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Cherry red in color. Intense and complex nose dominated by black fruit. Notes ... Cherry red in color. Intense and complex nose dominated by black fruit. Notes of plums, blackberries, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Smooth, round tannins on the palate with an elegant fruity finish. Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 30% Tempranillo... more

Blueberry and plum preserves spread joy across the palate. Seasoned with a hin... Blueberry and plum preserves spread joy across the palate. Seasoned with a hint of cocoa and roasted coffee, the finish perks up with another wave of dark fruit to sip and savor. Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Rubired, 4% Zinfandel, 4% Petit Verdot,... more

A fresh, elegant, and terse wine. 10% of the wine was aged in polymer egg-shap... A fresh, elegant, and terse wine. 10% of the wine was aged in polymer egg-shaped tanks; this gives the final blend a floral, perfumed and elegant aroma of red fruits, with a full, lively body. It is a contemporary wine, from high-altitude vineyards in... more

Mid purple-red, the fragrant aromas of cassis and couverture chocolate (Cabern... Mid purple-red, the fragrant aromas of cassis and couverture chocolate (Cabernet Sauvignon) are highlighted with nuances of ripe, red apple skin (Tempranillo), earth and spice (Grenache). Maturation in French oak contributes notes of cashew and... more

The 2020 Pago de Carraovejas Ribera del Duero is the most honest reflection of... The 2020 Pago de Carraovejas Ribera del Duero is the most honest reflection of the valley to which it owes its name. Blend: 92% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot This is among the most serious producers in Ribera del Duero,... more

Fragrant, full of red fruit and freshness, more length than width in its dimen... Fragrant, full of red fruit and freshness, more length than width in its dimension. The delicacy of the ensemble and the dynamism of its tannic texture stand out. The textbook red 2020 Mauro comes from a cooler year with freshness and balance. It's... more

Magnificent fruit integrity and natural concentration on the nose, still with ... Magnificent fruit integrity and natural concentration on the nose, still with clear primary notes. Precise tannins, freshness and unctuous feel. 2019 was a mild and dry year with 20% less rain than 2018. The 2019 Mauro was selected from their 90... more

The 2019 Lady of the Dead has a backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valle... The 2019 Lady of the Dead has a backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley supplemented by Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Graciano from premier vineyard sites in Paso Robles. The bouquet of this blend raises eyebrows. The complexity on the nose... more

Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In t... Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine is elegant, even understated, with perfectly balanced tannin and just the slightest hint of earthiness complimenting the fruit. Extended oak aging softens... more

Complex aromas of ripe red and black ripe fruit, wet flint, fresh tobacco and ... Complex aromas of ripe red and black ripe fruit, wet flint, fresh tobacco and nutmeg abound on the nose and palate. Seductive, dense and elegant, this wine rivals the best Bordeaux blends. This red is ripe and rich. Bold flavors of plum and currant... more

Blend: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon The eponymous crianza 2018 Torre... Blend: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon The eponymous crianza 2018 Torremilanos, matured in barrel for 24 months, comes from north-facing plots on their property and is mostly Tempranillo with some 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, so it could qualify as a... more

The 2020 Soothsayer Red Blend offers notes of pastry, blackberry, sage and mea... The 2020 Soothsayer Red Blend offers notes of pastry, blackberry, sage and meat. Blend: 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Sangiovese, 18% Barbera, 16% Tempranillo, 6% Petite Sirah Bottled three weeks before my visit, the 2020 Soothsayer is a blend of 32%... more

This untraditional blend has a harmonious ease about it. With a dense, dark co... This untraditional blend has a harmonious ease about it. With a dense, dark color and supple mouthfeel, this versatile wine overdelivers at every turn. The nose has an unmistakable spice courtesy of the Bordeaux varietals and jammy, lush flavors on the... more

Deep red cherry color. Complex nose with notes of red fruit, spices and plums.... Deep red cherry color. Complex nose with notes of red fruit, spices and plums. Full- bodied, good backbone and lingering palate, with well integrated wood. Blend: 26% Tempranillo, 20% Syrah, 22% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Graciano more

While the 2019 was challenging vintage from a winemaker’s perspective, the 2... While the 2019 was challenging vintage from a winemaker’s perspective, the 2019 Sardon is fresh, floral and light on the nose with pronounced notes of raspberries and other red forest fruit. On the palate, the wine is long, with good acidity and... more

The Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties with which this wine ... The Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties with which this wine is made belong to the oldest part of their La Planta estate; cultivated at 911 meters of altitude in the clay-calcareous soils, with the limestone bedrock one meter from the... more

Dark red color with a clean, complex and fresh nose. On the palate, it has an ... Dark red color with a clean, complex and fresh nose. On the palate, it has an intense fruity touch, mainly of red fruits. Aged in French and American oak barrels, the wood infuses notes of cedar, pastry and dark roasting. 2017 and 2018 were very... more

The 2020 Leese Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon offers bold aromas of blackberry, red ... The 2020 Leese Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon offers bold aromas of blackberry, red plum, baking spice character and warm mocha. The nose leads to a juicy palate with layers of ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and boysenberry. The fruit flavors work well... more

A bright yet deep red, denoting a young wine. On the nose it is clean and frag... A bright yet deep red, denoting a young wine. On the nose it is clean and fragrant, with aromatic complexity — there are fruity aromas of blackberry, red plum and figs, along with floral hints (of wild rose) and spiced notes of clove and bay leaf. At... more

One of the triumphs of the very good 2022 vintage, this is one of the winemake... One of the triumphs of the very good 2022 vintage, this is one of the winemaker's favorite Bedrock Heritage wines made to date. Alas, due to a rough late frost, they also have less of it than normal. This wine always ages beautifully on the back of its... more