Ca' di Prata Brut Prosecco DOC NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of white peach and spring flowers with supporting notes of honeysuckle, citrus zest, and lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apple, green apple, and slate. The finish is long. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $15.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are generous, offering scents of boysenberry and plum with supporting notes of raspberry and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cassis, violet, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $10.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, baking spices, and black tea with supporting notes of plum, oak, and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, cassis, violet, and coconut. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $55 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
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
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 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
TerraPura Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and mineral with supporting notes of boysenberry and violet. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, baking spices, and sweet oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
L.A. Cetto Cabernet Sauvignon Guadalupe Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and plum with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, baking spices, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $3.99, 187ml – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Cuvée Nokat Bordeaux 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of blackberry and earth with supporting notes of black tea, plum, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, black currant, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
