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Terrasses du Larzac is possibly the most exciting slice of the Languedoc these days, taking advantage of cool air flowing in nightly from mountains to the north to balance the sunny, warm, Mediterranean days. This... Read More
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 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
Although the winery doesn’t get specific, their everyday pizza, pasta, burger, party red is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, Primitivo, Petite Syrah and Merlot. We think. What we know is that it’s a ton of fun. It’s... Read More
Here's a nicely rich and darkly fruited cookout/casual food red at a bargain price. Lots of blue/black fruit, a touch of ink and good grip to the earth-and-fruit finish.
Organic/Bio Surprisingly sophisticated and deep for the price, this blend of Sangiovese and a splash of Alicante shows excellent density to the dark black cherry, leather and spice aromas and flavors and generous fine tannin on... Read More
Pablo Calatayud went to wine school and returned home in the late 1990s for one reason: to prove his home town of Clariano in the southwestern corner of Valencia could produce great wine. After starting off on the wrong foot (planting... Read More
From Duras on the borders of Bergerac and Bordeaux, here's a wine that drinks like a Cotes du Rhone - easy, versatile, delicious - with flavors and texture to appeal to California Cabernet fans. Blending 80% Merlot and 20%... Read More
Organic/Bio Here's a really stunning evolution in Riebera del Duero, one where wines were field blends (vs 100% Temparnillo), oaking was modest, and freshness abundant. Like Beaujolais and Ribera del Duero had a baby (and... Read More
Paul Hobbs consults for Jean Case and husband Steve (of AOL fame) at this top Virginia estate. A blend of 28% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Petit Verdot, 8% Tannat, 8% Petit Mansent and 5% Cabernet Franc gives a medium-bodied... Read More
Lower ABVNorthern Italy does this kind of country wine so very, very, well. Here it's a blend of mainly Barbera and Dolcetto with a bit of Nebbiolo and other local grapes, all picked fresh and fermented gently in stainless... Read More
Organic/Bio One of the finest examples of this Sicilian appellation that requires gutsy Nero d'Avola be blended with fruity, aromatic, Frappato. The dark fruit has real presence on the palate but stays fresh and juicy through... Read More
Organic/Bio A blend of Syrah (dark, smoky, black-fruited), Merlot (red currant, plump, lightly herbal) and Zweigelt (juicy red-fruited fun!) all aged in with enough new French oak to give plenty of spicy complexity. Black raspberry... 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
Jayson Pahlmeyer crafts this luscious Napa red from barrels that just miss the cut for his higher-end (and much harder to find) Pahlmeyer Red. Blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah,... Read More
Bold and rich, for sure, but vivid and really easy to drink, the 2017 Todos is right in the window now and for another half-dozen years. A blend of Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and more!... Read More
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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
Organic/Bio If the label gets you to try this, we’re cool with that. Also if the wild blend of red Cinsault and 150 year-old Pais (Mission) with 5% each white Roussanne and Marsanne grabs your interest. But the reason you’ll... 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
Lower ABV The easy way to describe this is as a Central Coast, California, homage to France's Chateauneuf du Pape. And it does mimic the blend with about half Grenache Noir plus Syrah and Mourvedre. And the ripe fruit flavors... Read More
Lower ABV You may well remember that the original “recipe” for Tuscany’s Chianti Classico included the famed Sangiovese blended with softer red grapes and a splash of white grapes to balance Sangiovese’s... Read More
Lower ABV Don't fall too in love with this - it's the last of the 2016 vintage (released 3 years ago). But do try it ASAP and get ready for the 2018 coming soon! Jesús Olivares & Curro Bareño both grew up... Read More
As always, a stunning blend of Aglianico and Piedirosso from the best winemaker on the Amalfi Coast and one of the finest in all Campania. From vines on narrow terraces that tumble down the hill towards the sea, it's redolent... Read More
Organic/Bio The Matsu wines tell you about how long they age with their labels, the young man on this bottle letting you know that the wine spent only a few months in in tank before being bottled fresh and full of youthful energy.... Read More
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