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"Luke Merlot reveals the hallmark of great Washington Merlot – dark red fruits... "Luke Merlot reveals the hallmark of great Washington Merlot – dark red fruits, rounded tannins and an opulent, smooth finish. Born on the Wahluke Slope, Luke Merlot's fresh flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry dominate the mid palate while... more

"The 2022 Leviathan is marked by alluring aromas of sweet cigar wrapper, luxar... "The 2022 Leviathan is marked by alluring aromas of sweet cigar wrapper, luxardo cherry, and plum. Currants, baking spices, and black tea contribute to a palette that is both earthy and savory, shaped by our rocky Northern California terrain. The... more

"Brilliant and intense ruby red color. Complex, with multiple layers of primar... "Brilliant and intense ruby red color. Complex, with multiple layers of primary fruity aromas of wild roses, cherries, mint, cassis and licorice. Secondary aromas of resin, oak, leather and toasted sweet coffee. Intriguing taste mixing sweet flavour... more

"Expressive and lively on the nose, the 2019 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet S... "Expressive and lively on the nose, the 2019 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a black cherry and huckleberry aroma laced with dry floral notes. Integrated oak adds a light note of sweet nutmeg to this wine. Ruby in color, it has a... more

"The Grand Vin of Château Margaux 2019 is an excellent vintage and one of the ... "The Grand Vin of Château Margaux 2019 is an excellent vintage and one of the precious wines we have been lucky enough to produce this decade, in 2015, 2016, 2018 and now 2019. Cabernet Sauvignon still forms the heart of the Château Margaux,... more

"The Chateau Lynch Bages 2019 is in line with the previous wines of the proper... "The Chateau Lynch Bages 2019 is in line with the previous wines of the property with a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon. This great Bordeaux wine offers a characteristic fruity nose with fresh and spicy notes, as well as fine woody notes. The... more

"This fresh and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with aromas... "This fresh and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with aromas of blackberry, mulberry, cassis, and violet. On the palate, bright flavors of cranberry, red plum, cherry, and lavender are intertwined with supple tannins, balanced... more

"The 2021 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is an intense ruby red co... "The 2021 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is an intense ruby red color. The nose delivers notes of red fruit, in particular black cherries, light hints of flowers and sweet impressions of powdered sugar. The bouquet is completed by hints... more

"Laced through with beautiful dark blue shades, the 2021 from Napa's coolest C... "Laced through with beautiful dark blue shades, the 2021 from Napa's coolest Cabernet-growing region opens with soaring, complex aromatics: brambly blackberry, swirling with red currant, layers over fresh sage and thyme leaves, while dark cacao is... more

"#16 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, ... "#16 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with... more

"Pèppoli 2022 is a bright ruby red color. The nose offers fresh impressions of... "Pèppoli 2022 is a bright ruby red color. The nose offers fresh impressions of red fruit, especially currants, strawberries, pomegranates, and hints of watermelon. Delicate floral aromas of dog rose, hibiscus and undertones of caramel complete the... more

"Chateau Maison Noble Saint Martin Bordeaux Superieur is a light red color wit... "Chateau Maison Noble Saint Martin Bordeaux Superieur is a light red color with purple hues. There is a complex nose, with notes of crushed strawberries, vanilla and slightly spicy notes. The palate is concentrated and smooth, with powerful and ripe... more

"With the 2019 vintage we aimed to preserve Château Giscours’ signature style,... "With the 2019 vintage we aimed to preserve Château Giscours’ signature style, its power and structure, while at the same time working on two characteristics that we especially appreciate: the aromatic palette and the finesse of the tannins. The... more

"Blend: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and explosi... "Blend: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and explosive in feel, the 2021 Cheval Blanc is outrageously beautiful. For the first time since 2011, the Grand Vin is more than 50% Cabernet Franc. Black cherry, plum, chocolate,... more

"Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot I continue to love... "Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot I continue to love the 2016 Rauzan-Ségla, a thrillingly complete, flawlessly balanced, and borderline perfect Margaux that should be snatched up by readers. Notes of cassis, graphite,... more

"Crafted from both mountain and valley floor vineyards, this alluring wine emb... "Crafted from both mountain and valley floor vineyards, this alluring wine embodies the rich diversity of great Napa Valley Merlot. From its velvety tannins and lively acidity to luxurious layers of plum, candied black cherry, red licorice and sweet... more

"The exceptional 2019 growing season yielded a profoundly elegant and complex ... "The exceptional 2019 growing season yielded a profoundly elegant and complex expression of The Discussion, with luxurious layers of black plum, red currant and raspberry. As it evolves in the glass, hints of cedar, sweet baking spices and cocoa... more

"Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc The 2019 Pichon-... "Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc The 2019 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande was picked 16 September to 8 October. It has a showstopping nose: intense black fruit laced with graphite and mint. (Whisper it...it... more

"Swirl, sip and taste notes of black currant, a bundle of blackberries, cocoa ... "Swirl, sip and taste notes of black currant, a bundle of blackberries, cocoa nibs and even a hint of graham cracker. We recommend you pair it with a sweet and spicy flavor profile, like Korean short ribs, or for a simpler night in, it goes... more

"Aromas of savory herbs such as dried bay leaf and thyme join earthy tobacco l... "Aromas of savory herbs such as dried bay leaf and thyme join earthy tobacco leaves and sweet clove. The wine hits the palate with a silky, smooth texture and juicy bright red fruits suggesting pomegranate and berries. Well integrated oak, earth,... more