10,000 Hours Red Blend Red Mountain 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, anise, and vanilla with supporting notes of boysenberry and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, baking spices, oak, and black tea astringency. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 85 points
L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah Guadalupe Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and violet with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, graphite, and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, freshly crushed berries, forest floor, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $12.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
L.A. Cetto Private Reserve Nebbiolo Guadalupe Valley 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color seeming to indicate the presence of a supporting varietal — perhaps Petite Sirah. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of five spice, earth, anise, and leather. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, graphite, rose petals, truffle, and cigar box. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $22.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Quadrum Red Blend La Mancha 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and black plum with supporting notes of black tea, dried herbs, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, ripe fig, five spice, and forest floor. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. If you find a better red wine value contact us immediately! $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Whitecliff Winemaker's Selection Rosé Hawkes Bay 2020
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of strawberry and passion fruit with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, raspberry, and nectarine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, kumquat, and sweet, fresh herbs. The finish lingers with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $14 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Casalforno Opera Rosso IGT Toscano 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red currant and dried herbs with supporting notes of red plum, cigar box, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, black tea, and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple, juicy texture. Made with a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. $15.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Silvio Grasso Barbera d'Alba DOCG 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and black cherry with supporting notes of black tea, graphite, slate, and pomegranate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, cassis, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with silky, supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. A beautiful old-vine Barbera. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Morisfarms Mandriolo Maremma Toscana 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and strawberry with supporting notes of mineral and red currant. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, plum, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. Made with a blend of 80% Sangiovese with the remainder comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petit Verdot. $13.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Pascal Biotteau - Mary Taylor Selection Anjou Blanc 2019
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot and honeysuckle with supporting notes of slate, pear, and green tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, honey, and blanched almonds. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $12 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Domaine de l'Eyrolle Lirac 2018
Brilliant, dark crimson color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits and red cherry with supporting notes of raspberry, dried herbs, black plum, and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, black tea, red currant, anise, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
