Tony Bauer is best known here for his whites, but his red wine success (in the very white wine region of Wagram) is one key reason he was Austria's Winemaker of the Year in 2017. This is sort of an Austrian Cotes du Rhone,... Read More
A big snoot- and mouth-ful of crushed berries and cherries with some cocoa dust, a touch of acidic/tannic bite, and a “I dare you to stop drinking me” finish that keeps you coming back for more. Like an Italian Chianti... Read More
A delicious super-Tuscan red from Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot with a perfect mix of dark fruit and sweet spice balanced by very Italian flair and zest. A refreshing wine for steak and richer... Read More
A big, bold, ripe Monestrell with gobs of blueberry/blackberry fruit, earthy chocolate and a sheen of sweet oak spice. A bite of pomegranate on the end keeps things fresh and drinkable and ready to enjoy with a juicy steak or... Read More
Pink wines from Spain are often darker than their French cousins which makes folks think they’re too heavy for summer refreshment. This one certainly would be great in summer and the touch of extra weight makes it even better... Read More
If you’re looking for subtlety, grace and restraint…this ain’t that. Instead it’s the kind of gutsy, chewy, bold red you get from old bush-vine Garnacha on the high plains of Spain with a splash of Syrah... Read More
First created and made by Australia’s Chris Ringland, this is an unabashedly flashy and hedonistic bland of Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon done in new French oak. A tad more structured than the 2018, but the 92 point... Read More
Darby English calls his 800 case production Purple Haze Cabernet Sauvignon blend a “cult wine” because it sells out so quickly every year. It’s a rich and deep blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Sirah and Merlot... Read More
Organic/Bio A fun party and cookout Malbec (80%) with a touch of Syrah spice (20%) and a bit of spice and softening from 8 months in French oak. Good dark fruit, nicely fleshy in feel, with generous blackberry, red plum and dark... Read More
Our first thought on tasting this was, “Wow – kind of like a darker and more playful Marcillac!” Which shows you we’re a bit geeked out. A better way to say it is that this deliciously captivating red is... Read More
Founded in 1868, not much has changed here on the western edge of the Bekaa Valley since. Today Faouzi Issa makes this from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan aged the estate's original, 150 year-old, concrete... Read More
Lower ABV Very much a spring in a bottle experience here in this 65% Pinot Noir, 35 Gamay, rose where 75% of the grapes ferment on the skins and 25% as pressed juice. Big aromas with zip and zing to the scents of spring flowers,... Read More
Jean Case and husband Steve (of AOL fame) keep going from strength to strength at this top Virginia estate. A blend of 46% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 7% Petit Manseng, 3% Cabernet Frac gives a medium-bodied... Read More
Lower ABV We think of Italy’s Piemonte region as giving serious red wine – Barolo and Barbaresco – gutsy daily reds – Barbera and Dolcetto – meant to go with truffles in season and hearty food year... Read More
These guys make just one wine, a Lodi blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Sirah and Merlot brought in rich and ripe at 13.5% alcohol and given plenty of French oak spice and toast. It’s richer and more ripe than the modest... Read More
Organic/Bio Gregorio Dell’Adami de Tarczal retired from the life of multinational marketing executive in 1988 and purchased the Il Civettaio farm to get closer to the land. It’s located in Tuscany Maremma district,... Read More
The Model M tractor was the first tractor purchased by the Dusi family in the early 1900s, and now that they've moved from selling fruit to folks like Turley to making their own wine, this red blend is now the backbone of... Read More
As the winery says, This wine reminds us of being in a Chicago steakhouse - old school leather booths, seasoned waiters preparing a table side Caesar Salad, and a New York Strip Steak cooked to perfection, ending with a dark chocolate... Read More
As Vinous says in their 92 point review, Jonata's entry-level Todos remains the hidden jewel in this range, as it offers tons of character at a very accessible price. Blending 45% Syrah, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot,... Read More
Organic/Bio Will Aragon’s Sierra de Gúdar be the next new exciting Spanish wine region? We’re not sure, but this gorgeous red suggests we should keep an eye out. Juanvi Viticultor is working to revive his nearly... Read More
Lower ABV This is the kind of wine that comes about when a crazy talented young winemaker decides to have fun with leftovers. The wine starts with Anaïs Ricome’s savory Syrah Cerise made from grapes grown in cool, high-altitude,... Read More
Organic/Bio You can try this as a introduction to the amazing innovation going on in Chile these days or just because it’s so darn delicious. Or both. But if you’ve been missing the combination of deep richness and... Read More
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