Stone Castle Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Rahovec Valley 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby/brick color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of blackberry and earth with supporting notes of black tea, black plum, baking spices, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, cassis, five spice, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $24 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Muriel Reserva Rioja 2016
Brilliant, deep crimson color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea, baking spices, cigar box, and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, plum, star anise, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Tempranillo. $21.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Muriel Vinas Viejas Gran Reserva Rioja 2011
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and cigar box with supporting notes of dried herbs, leather, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black and red fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, red cherry, cigar box, black tea, and clove. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety texture. Made with 100% Tempranillo. $34.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Casa de Vila Nova Red Douro 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, plum, and mineral with supporting notes of dried violet and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry jam, red currant, and hints of rhubarb. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with a blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 40% Tinta Roriz, and 40% Touriga Franca. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Vila Nova Vinho Verde 2020
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest and kumquat with supporting notes of honeysuckle, kiwi, and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, lychee, and slate. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Casa Relvas Art. Terra Amphora Alentejano 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and blackberry with supporting notes of forest floor, eucalyptus, black tea, and cedar. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cassis, and earth. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 50% Aragonez, 40% Trincadeira, and 10% Moreto. $22.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Casa Relvas Herdade De Sao Miguel Rosé Alentejano 2020
Brilliant, pale coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and slate with supporting notes of kumquat and subtle hints of pear skin. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, hibiscus flower, and mineral. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 30% Syrah, and 40% Aragonez. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Samuel Charles Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and raspberry with supporting notes of baking spices, red currant, earth, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red plum, red cherry, five spice, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $79.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Pascual Toso Magdalena Maipu-Mendoza 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of plum, blackberry, and graphite with supporting notes of forest floor, black tea, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, black plum, pomegranate, and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with a blend of 67% Malbec and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. $129.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Pasetti Rachele Bianco IGP Terre Aquilane 2020
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and honeysuckle with supporting notes of slate, quince, and salt. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of kiwi, lemon grass, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
