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    • Red Wine
      • Cabernet Franc and Blends
        • Debonne Cabernet Franc

          Light-bodied Cabernet with flavors of currants & berries. Smooth, easy, American Oak finish. Great summer red!

          Grand River Valley, Ohio
        • Monticello Vineyards Cabernet Franc

          This is a dark, powerful wine, extracted from slowly and fully ripened fruit. On the nose the wine offers copious dark berry fruit, with nicely integrated, lightly toasted oak aromas, and hints of vanilla. In the background there are hints of pepper and spice, which elevate and balance the aromas of this wine. On the palate, the wine is big and well-extracted. It bursts on to the palate with a deeply layered texture and medium grain tannins that, followed by a lush midpalate on long lingering finish.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (100% Cabernet Franc - Best from 2021-2038)
        • Anderson Conn Valley Right Bank

          Napa Valley AVA, California (56% Cabernet Franc / 44% Merlot)
      • Cabernet Sauvignon
        • Galaxy Cabernet Sauvignon

          Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and caramel. Juicy flavors of plum, blackberry, and caramel. A well-balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with good acidity, soft tannins, and a long finish.

          California
        • Lapis Luna Cabernet Sauvignon

          Crimson in the glass with aromas of dark chocolate, cherry and a hint of roasted coffee. Rich and full textured on the palate with profound dark fruit. The finish brings succulent tannins and is long reaching, sticking with you until the next sip.

          Lodi AVA, California (100% Cabernet)
        • Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Medalla Real

          This offers a svelte blend of dried red fruit and berry flavors that show fresh, minerally focus, followed by notes of white pepper and cooking spices on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 27,500 cases made, 100 cases imported.

          Maipo Valley, Chile (WS:89 - Best 2021-2023)
        • Substance Cabernet Sauvignon

          A vibrant red, easygoing and snappy, with black cherry, licorice and dusky spice flavors. Drink now through 2026.

          Columbia Valley AVA, Washington (WS:89 Best from 2021-2026)
        • McPrice Myers Bull by the Horns Cabernet Sauvignon

          Soft-edged, but focused, with gently mulled plum and black cherry fruit, caressed with a singed vanilla note on the finish. Drink now through 2022. 2,500 cases made. — JM

          Paso Robles AVA, California
        • Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

          The Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon is bright red ruby in color and has an expressive nose showcasing fresh red fruit and a hint of mint, complemented by dried fruit and sweet spice. Velvety on the palate, this wine starts out friendly but firm, with fine tannins and flavors that reiterate the wine's aromatic profile of dominant fresh red and black fruit accompanied by hazelnuts and sweet spices.

          Aconcagua Valley, Chile
        • Tapiz Alta Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

          Light and fruit-driven, this quaffable style has a streak of vanilla running through the floral raspberry and cherry flavors, with fine tannins and herb details. Drink now. 12,700 cases made, 6,900 cases imported.

          Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina (WS:87)
        • Pendulum Cabernet Sauvignon

          A handsome red, elegantly structured and expressive, with black cherry, toasty spice and bay leaf accents. Drink now through 2027.

          Columbia Valley AVA, Washington (WS:90 - Best from 2022-2027))
        • Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet

          An elegant version, with firm earthy notes to the star anise, green cardamom and cigar box spiciness, backed by a touch of Dutch cocoa powder. Reveals spiced plum, cassis and kirsch flavors that are plump and velvety, with a long finish. Drink 2020 through 2030. 7,000 cases imported.

          Coonawarra Valley, Australia (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2030)
        • Tishbi Cabernet Sauvignon

          Kosher, Mevushal. Plum, cherry, cassis. 85% Cab, 15% Merlot. Rich, smooth.

          Israel - (85% Cabernet / 15% Merlot)
        • Meadowcroft Cabernet Sauvignon

          Brambly blackberry and dried cranberry with notes of sage and eucalyptus on the nose, this intense and complex cabernet sauvignon shows remarkable balance. Opulent flavors of leather, cigar box, and blackberry dominate the long, expressive mouthfeel with richly integrated tannins on the finish.

          Dry Creek Valley AVA, California
        • Mollydooker Maitre D' Cabernet

          Fragrant, with notes of tobacco, oud, palo santo and violet, while hints of eucalyptus and iodine complement blackberry and blueberry syrup and dense, toothsome tannins. Drink now through 2036. 8,144 cases made, 2,848 cases imported.

          McClaren Valle, Australia (WS:90 - Best from 2023-2036)
        • Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

          Aromas of ripe black fruit, mocha, dried herbs and licorice. Opulent but structured, this versatile wine has supple blue and black fruit notes accented by dark chocolate, roasted coffee and a silky, lingering finish.

          Knights Valley AVA, California
        • Hess Collection Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon

          Direct, with easygoing bramble, plum and anise notes. Shows sweet spice and toast on the finish. Drink now.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Louis Martini Napa Cabernet

          Solid and direct, with a core of plum sauce and cassis wrapped in warm vanilla-accented toast. Picks up tobacco and licorice root hints through the grippy finish. Best from 2021 through 2027.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best from 2021-2027)
        • Marietta Single Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Game Trail

          With a dark, dusty, salty mix of carpaccio, sage, and thyme, this mountain Cabernet with coastal influences cranks up with nuance and tension. Inky mulberry stains the mouth followed by puckery intensity, with a silty, dense finish. Deep and clean, tasting is akin to diving into a shaded mineral swimming hole surrounded by craggy boulders and emerging refreshed, vibrating, and wildly awake.

          Yorkville Highlands AVA, California
        • Honig Cabernet Sauvignon

          Ripe and caressing in feel, with cassis and plum paste mixed with toasted vanilla and sweet tobacco. A subtle cedar twinge adds range on the generous finish. Drink now through 2028.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:90 - Best from 2022-2028)
        • Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon (1L)

          Deep ruby in color, the Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon expresses aromas of fresh black currants and cherries accompanied by subtle smoky notes and dried spices. On the palate, this lavish powerful wine is layered with juicy blackberry, ripe cherry, vanilla bean and brown butter. It’s full-bodied and rich, balanced by a touch of bright acidity and firm polished tannins.

          Paso Robles AVA, California
        • Leeu Passant Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch

          This exudes an enticing nose of cured tobacco that continues on the graceful palate, layered with sculpted tannins and a finely meshed range of ripe fruit, including crushed red and black currant flavors, plus a hint of blackberry paste and accents of iron, loamy earth, ground coffee and spices. Elegant and accessible overall, despite the concentrated profile and dense frame, though a few years in the cellar should allow this engaging red to shine even brighter. Best from 2026 through 2036. 337 cases made, 200 cases imported.

          Stellenbosch, S. Africa (WS:94 - Best 2026-2036)
        • Wade Cellars Three by Wade Napa Cabernet

          The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a medium to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that displays generous notes of dark fruit, black currants, graphite, and tobacco. This is a classically-styled Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that was built to over-deliver.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Anderson's Conn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

          Intense black currant and fig paste notes roll through here, inlaid with anise, graphite and mulling spice accents. Features a smoldering edge on the finish. Good character. Best from 2020 through 2028. 1,700 cases made. — JM

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best from 2020-2028)
        • Raymond Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

          Welcoming red fruit aromas waft from the glass in this 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Waves of red currants and plum sauce roll across the palate with notes of red licorice and spice-dusted blackberry fruit flavors. Full-bodied with fine-grained tannins, the finish has a hint of caramel and lingers.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Hall Cabernet Sauvignon

          Leads with a light cedar edge, followed quickly by relatively open-knit red currant and damson plum fruit flavors. Shows a light savory edge on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 41,000 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:90 - Best from 2022-2030)
        • Faust Cabernet Sauvignon

          Distinctive, with sweet bay leaf, sassafras and a sanguine note all taking the lead, while a core of gently mulled red currant and blackberry fruit follows. Shows a nice herbaceous/brambly energy through the finish. Drink now through 2028. 40,000 cases made. — JM

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:92 - Best from 2021-2028)
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          Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington
        • Gabrielle Collection Equilateral Cabernet Sauvignon

          This wine is a bold experience with sensual depth and richness- surrender to deep ripe Bing cherry notes, blackberry, toast aromas and dive into flavors of blackberry, cassis, fragrant earth, dark chocolate, with very finely grained tannins, just the right amount of oak and a long smooth finish.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Orin Swift Palermo Cabernet Sauvignon

          A nicely focused version, with cassis and bitter plum puree supported by a graphite spine, which is well-buried in the fruit. A judicious apple wood frame lets the fruit play out, with a late hint of chaparral. Drink 2022 through 2026.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • The Walls Vineyard Cabernet Red Mountain Curiositas

          Muscular and firm in structure, with appealing currant, savory anise and stony mineral accents that, for now, play second fiddle to big tannins. Needs time. Best from 2024 through 2031. 600 cases made.

          Red Mountain AVA, Washington (WS:90 - Best 2024-2031)
        • Stags' Leap Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

          There's a caressing feel to the mix of cassis and boysenberry puree flavors that are gilded with a pretty violet note. The long finish has a toasty edge and lingers prettily. This doesn't have a ton of range, but everything is in proportion and ready to go. Drink now through 2032.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:92 - Best 2023-2032)
        • Groth Cabernet Sauvignon

          Juicy and fresh, with a good racy edge to the mix of raspberry and red currant coulis, with hints of anise, red tea and sassafras. Shows nice energy and focus throughout. Drink now through 2030. 24,000 cases made.

          Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:91 - Best from 2022-2030)
        • Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon

          "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa has more cassis, tar, camphor and an attractive, fleshy, full-bodied mouthfeel, impressive ripeness and body. This is a solid Cabernet to drink now and over the next 10-15 years." -Wine Advocate

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Mount Peak Sentinel Cabernet Sauvignon

          A muscular wine with deep tannins, a rich mouthfeel, sumptuous fruit and tremendous potential for aging. Forceful, concentrated notes of ripe currants, blackberry and cherry layered with hints of anise and toasted cedar, echo through a long, plush finish that is framed with sweet cream. 92+ pts - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

          Sonoma-Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Frank Family Cabernet

          Seamlessly woven in black cherry and cocoa, our flagship Cabernet is sumptuous and seductive in structure and complexity. The palate offers flavors of hazelnut, baked plum, and cloves while brilliant acidity on the finish balances the concentration of flavors and tannins.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Caymus California Cabernet

          Sonoma AVA, California
        • Slo Down Wines - Love Hammer Cabernet Sauvignon

          Rough Mountain fruit tannins are softened by an explosion of flavors of brambly blackberry, prune, and dark cherry. A subtle dash of new French and Hungarian oak barrels add structure as well as some notes of mocha, spice and tobacco.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Ghostwriter Cabernet Sauvignon

          Bates Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, California
        • Laird Mast Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

          Edgy, hard black licorice flavors give this muscle and body, imparting a chewy character, with touches of graphite and roasted herb. Shows firm tannins and cedary oak nuances. Best from 2020 through 2031. 405 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:89 - Best from 2020-2031)
        • Rombauer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

          This wine is vibrant dark purple with a fuchsia rim. The nose is expressive, with aromas of red fruit, cassis and toast. The wine is full-bodied, packed with flavors of boysenberry, raspberry and black cherry, along with notes of sweet tobacco, cedar and vanilla. Supple tannins carry through to a lingering finish.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

          A crowd-pleaser, with boysenberry and açaí berry fruit flavors streaming through, while a silky but persistent structure carries this through the chocolate-framed finish. Caressing in feel, with a subtle savory echo at the very end. Drink now through 2033. 141,348 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best 2022-2033)
        • Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

          Throws off some pretty gorgeous aromas of violet, anise and sweet bay leaf, with a core of ripe, streamlined boysenberry and blackberry pâte de fruit flavors following closely. The finish has a racy graphite edge, while the fruit and aromas just spill through. Approachable now, too. Drink now through 2034. 13,500 cases made.

          Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:94 - Best from 2022-2034)
        • Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon

          A freshly plowed humus note pokes out first, with further coaxing in the glass revealing dense black currant, fig and blackberry paste flavors. On the back end, bittersweet cocoa and espresso crema notes give this a dark, slightly rugged persona, but should smooth out with some brief cellaring. For fans of the toasty style. Best from 2025 through 2040. 58,562 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 Best 2025-2040)
        • Long Shadows

          Refined and keenly structured, with expressive blackberry, mocha and dusky spices that take on tension toward broad-shouldered tannins. Drink now through 2030. 3,840 cases made.

          Columbia Valley AVA, Washington (WS:93 - Best 2023-2030)
        • Anderson's Conn Valley Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

          uper ripe red raspberries, cloves, mocha and licorice are some of the many notes that emerge from the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve flows across the palate with layers of expressive dark red fruit, spices, new leather and licorice. The style is rich and enveloping throughout, with notable silkiness and exceptional polish. Hints of white pepper and orange peel add an attractive upper register on the finish.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

          Luxurious dark cherry, boysenberry, blackcurrant and black fig aromas, with scents of oak toast and dark chocolate, introduce layers of rich, deeply concentrated, yet elegant flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, fig, currant and fresh cherry. The wine's vibrant acidity, supple, seamlessly integrated tannins and impeccable balance contribute to a round, plush mouthfeel, leading to a long, savory finish marrying rich boysenberry fruit, French oak spice and a hint of dark chocolate. Remarkably delicious young, this classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will develop even greater allure with another 7-10 years' bottle age.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon

          Solidly built, showing an array of singed vanilla and cocoa along the edges, with a core of steeped plum and blackberry compote flavors. The slightly chewy finish is scored by tar and savory accents, giving this a bit of an old-school bent in the end. Best from 2023 through 2034.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:90 - Best 2023-2034)
        • Hess Collection Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon

          This is solid, with a big core of currant, fig and boysenberry paste flavors that are powerfully rendered, framed by a roasted apple wood note and backed by a thread of licorice snap at the very end. Approachable for the fruit and cellar-worthy due to the gutsy grip. Best from 2020 through 2030. 1,411 cases made. — JM

          Mt. Veeder AVA, Napa Valley, California
        • Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

          Ruby in color, the 2018 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of cassis, caramel, juniper and pomegranate. Lifted and vibrant on the nose, this wine is fresh on the palate with a juicy, fruit-forward core. Its silky mouthfeel will provide drinking pleasure through 2044 given proper cellaring conditions.

          Alexander Valley AVA, California
        • Schrader Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

          Packs in generous steeped plum, boysenberry and mulberry flavors backed by a broad swath of roasted alder and bittersweet cocoa. Brimming with dense fruit, and is squarely in the not-shy style. The long finish has a serious loamy tug, too. Best from 2023 through 2035. 10,000 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best from 2023-2035)
        • Anderson's Conn Valley Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

          A light dusting of charcoal falls across a core of gently steeped black currant and blackberry fruit, while tobacco, bay leaf and cedar notes slide in on the finish. Solidly built. Fans of the rustic style will dig this. Best from 2020 through 2026. 1,400 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best from 2020-2026)
        • Salvestrin Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard

          Sedate in style but well-defined and alluring, with a caressing feel to the mix of plum and boysenberry puree notes, joined by light violet, sweet bay leaf and singed vanilla accents. Picks up a nice tug of earth through the finish. Drink now through 2035. 939 cases made.

          St. Helena AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:92 - Best from 2023-2035)
        • Kamen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

          Offers alluring warm plum sauce and crushed açaí berry aromas and flavors that move through this with focus despite the rather lush feel. Subtle alder and sage accents line the finish, with a nice underpinning of iron. Distinctive in feel and profile. Drink now through 2030. 2,750 cases made. — JM

          Moon Mountain District AVA, Sonoma, California - Certified Organic (WS:93 Best 2021-2030)
        • Stonestreet Rockfall Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

          Bold aromas of dusty plum, pomegranate, graphite and cedar overly nuanced undercurrents of pink peppercorn and mulling spices. This powerful wine’s classically savory palate also displays hints of blueberry and dark chocolate, which lie in perfect balance to its generous structure and dense tannin pro le.

          Alexander Valley AVA, Sonoma, California
        • Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

          Burly and tightly wound, with a racy, taut structure, this has a rock-solid core of damson plum, mulberry and loganberry fruit along with mouthwatering savory, cassis bush and sage accents. The long finish ripples with a note of warm gravel, giving this a decidedly old-school feel. Will be a lot of fun to watch this age in the cellar. Best from 2024 through 2038. 1,341 cases made.

          Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2024-2038)
        • Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

          A sleek, refined style, with ample density to the core of cassis, plum and dark cherry compote notes but without overt muscle or heft, picking up light cedar, alder and savory accents along the way. Shows a subtle iron twinge at the very end. Best from 2023 through 2035.

          Yontville AVA, Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 Best from 2023-2035)
        • Spottswoode Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon

          There's a well-endowed core of warmed cassis and steeped plum fruit here, splashed with a sassafras note and backed by roasted applewood and melted black licorice on the finish. Rich in feel throughout. Best from 2022 through 2034.

          St. Helena, Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2034)
        • Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon

          Combines structure with elegance and polish, offering expressive black berry, mocha and thyme accents that take on richness toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2025. 2,744 cases made. — TF

          Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington
        • Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon

          Super lush and polished in feel, with creamy-textured açaí, mulberry and cassis notes gliding through slowly. Laced with alluring hints of violet, iris and anise, this offers a melted licorice note on the finish, but the fruit wins out easily. Drink now through 2037. 13,363 cases made.

          Stags Leap District AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:94 - Best from 2024-2037)
        • Covert Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

          Dynamic, textured and impeccably balanced, the 2019 vintage of the Covert Black Label Cabernet is an irresistible celebration of Coombsville. While it offers enjoyment for many more years, this fragrant, richly-fruited wine is already wonderfully silky and satisfying – the perfect bottle to open while your single-vineyard Covert Cabernets age in the cellar.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon

          Ripe and open, with a friendly gush of raspberry, plum and cherry compote flavors wrapped loosely with a red licorice hint. Shows a savory accent that keeps the finish honest. Drink now through 2029. 9,000 cases made.

          Stags Leap District AVA, Napa Valley, California - (WS:91 - Best 2022-2029)
        • Lewis Cellars Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

          Opening with dusted truffle, toffee crunch and a broad band of currant and black fig fruit our 2020 Napa Valley Cabernet is dark and delicious. Chocolatey character infuses the wine from start to finish with elements of loam, cedar and beeswax. Finely woven with metered intensity the palate gathers weight at the finish for a lasting impression.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Cade Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

          This is packed with steeped plum and blackberry fruit paste notes mixed with tar, roasted apple wood and warm earth. A racy savory stripe is nicely buried through the finish, where a violet echo lingers. Best from 2024 through 2036. 14,670 cases made. –JM

          Howell Mountain AVA, Napa Valley, Calfornia (WS:93 - Best from 2024-2036)
        • Trione Cabernet Sauvignon

          Alexander Valley AVA, Sonoma, California
        • Don Melchor Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

          This standout red offers svelte entry but quickly accelerates to a rich and well-structured palate, built around flavors of black cherry, plum and baking spices that never waver, gaining dimension from fresh mineral acidity and subtle loam and bay leaf nuances. Ends with rich, well-integrated and mouthcoating tannins as well as hints of cocoa. Drink now through 2028. 11,500 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.

          Puente Alto Vineyard, Maipo Valley, Chile (WS:94 - Best from 2022-2028)
        • Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

          Deep ruby in color, our 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an opulent wine with notes of cassis, ripe raspberry, toasted coconut and shiitake mushroom. This wine has a rich entry, depth through the mid-palate, great structure without being heavy and exceptional length on the finish. Fresh cherry flavors balanced with floral notes and a subtle hint of black pepper add a beautiful complexity. Plush tannins lend to its ageworthiness. Given proper cellaring conditions, this wine will show beautifully through 2040.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Leonetti Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

          Broad-shouldered and intense in structure, with handsome blackberry, black tea, clove and other spices. Builds tension toward firm tannins. Built for the cellar. Best from 2023 through 2030. 2,941 cases made.

          Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2030)
        • Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

          An intense and rustic red, offering a rangy mix of dried berry, earth, leather, roasted herb and tobacco leaf flavors. A cool-year Cabernet that should benefit from cellaring, yet will always show its sturdy build. Best from 2014 through 2026. 5,315 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best from 2014-2026)
        • Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

          Centered on a firm core of dark, rich, cedary blackberry and wild berry flavors, with licorice, anise, spice, herb and woody notes. The wood is the major flavor and textural theme, gaining a stronger sense of balance on the finish. Best from 2018 through 2030. 7,194 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:90 - Best from 2018-2030)
        • Lewis Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

          This brims with intense dark berry, mocha and espresso flavors, with just enough tannins, tempting you to take another sip. Best from 2022 through 2034. 1,200 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2034)
        • Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

          This zeroes in on a rich, hedonistic core of wild berry, blackberry, plum and currant flavors, with a graceful, elegant mouthfeel and supple, caressing tannins. The long and powerful yet refined aftertaste keeps reverberating fruit generosity while maintaining Cabernet's strength of personality. Drink now through 2030. 21,249 cases made. –JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:95 - Best from 2016-2030)
        • Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

          Dark, rich and intense, a vibrant, deeply concentrated and firmly tannic style. Young and tight, this wine packs in lots of rich, chocolaty plum, black currant, cherry, anise and sage and herbal flavors. Really revs up the flavors on the finish, with unfolding layers of complexity and depth. Best from 2004 through 2014. 1,800 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:95 - Best 2004-2014)
        • Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

          This delivers almost unbridled plum sauce, blackberry preserves and melted licorice flavors, but keeps a smoldering edge for form while picking up alluring black tea and incense notes on the broad finish. There's a long echo of chocolate adding to this hedonist's delight. Drink now through 2032. 23,165 cases made. — JM

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:95 - Best from 2019-2032)
        • Favia Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon

          A graceful youngster, rich without being weighty, focused on deep blackberry, licorice, cedary oak, sage and underbrush notes. Ends with chewy, grippy tannins that give traction to the flavors. Drink now through 2030. 285 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:92 - Best from 2017-2030)
        • Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

          Dynamic and rich, with a sumptuous structure and detailed blackberry, toasty mocha, clove and other dusky spice flavors, which build polish and energy toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 4,400 cases made.

          Columbia Valley AVA, Washington (WS:96 - Best 2023-2032)
        • Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

          Flashy, with boysenberry and mulberry pâte de fruit notes that roll through, throwing off licorice snap and açaí berry notes as well. Ends with a high-gloss toasty finish, but the fruit pushes through easily as apple wood and mint notes add range. For fans of the bold style. Drink now through 2040. 23,247 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best from 2024-2040)
        • Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

          Very pure, with a piercing edge to its racy cassis, plum and blackberry coulis flavors, this moves along authoritatively while staying relatively light on its feet, with violet, savory and iron threads lining the mouthwatering finish. Beautifully rendered wine that should age gracefully. Best from 2022 through 2040. 4,278 cases made. — JM

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:96 - Best from 2022-2040)
        • Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

          Not shy, this throws a pretty lush and gorgeous wave of warmed cassis and mulberry puree at you, carried by very polished tannins as violet, red licorice and sweet tobacco hints fill in behind. Shows good energy through the finish, too, with a subtle mineral hint to keep everything honest. Lovely. Drink now through 2037. 4,184 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:95 - Best from 2022-2037)
        • Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

          Columbia Valley AVA, Washington
        • Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

          There's a lot to like about this one, with an expressive mix of singed alder, dried violet and sweet bay leaf notes leading off, followed by a sleek, iron-accented core of warmed cassis and bitter plum fruit. Fine-grained through the finish, with everything knitting nicely. Best from 2024 through 2038. 3,150 cases made.

          St.Helena AVA, Napa, California (WS:93 - Best 2024-2038)
        • Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

          This shows the dark sage and tobacco edge of the vintage, with a core of gently steeped plum and blackberry fruit emerging slowly. Smoky details pervade the finish, which displays a serious bolt of graphite. Best from 2021 through 2036. 2,400 cases made. — JM

          Stags Leap District, Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2021-2036)
        • Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

          This drips with rich blackberry, boysenberry and raspberry fruit flavors and is liberally laced with licorice root and singed alder notes, delivering a nice tarry tug through the finish as the fruit drips. Shows a twinge of the vintage's rusticity in its tannins, but it's a heck of an effort in this tricky year. Best from 2023 through 2036. 2,400 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best from 2022-2036)
        • Roy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

          Lively on the palate, it offers dense raspberry, blueberry and blackcurrant framed by vibrant acidity and persistent layers of firm tannins. The defining freshness of the 2017 vintage is exquisitely preserved here while also demonstrating substantial power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the wine’s lingering finish that recalls freshly roasted coffee beans and cocoa. The wine delivers great pleasure today owing to its expressiveness, but its promise will only grow for the next 15-20 years.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (100% Cabernet)
        • Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

          This offers a gorgeous display of pure, unadulterated mulberry, boysenberry and plum fruit puree flavors that glisten as they move along, throwing off light accents of anise, violet and hibiscus along the way. Inlaid with an underlying fine-grained structure in the form of sleek threads of iron and alder, this shows tensile strength while extending through the long, refined finish. Drink now through 2045. 3,739 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:97 - Best from 2024-2045)
        • Diamond Creek Red Rick Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon

          Shows wild blackberry and blueberry compote, along with streaks of warm earth, singed alder and smoldering cast iron. Densely layered through the finish, with a chaparral hint peeking in. This will need some time to stretch out fully. Best from 2024 through 2040. 629 cases made.

          Red Rock Terrace, Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best from 2024-2040)
        • Staglin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

          Rich and seductive, with velvety dark plum, mulberry and boysenberry fruit flavors gliding through, infused with anise, roasted apple wood and black tea notes. The fruit echoes persistently through the finish, where a violet notes adds additional charm. A very suave wine that nearly flaunts its texture. Drink now through 2035. 2,300 cases made.

          Rutherford AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:94 - Best from 2021-2035)
        • Tor Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

          “Yet another example of why we all love this vineyard so much. Our 2021 Vine Hill Ranch leads with beautiful balance, grace, and length. It is almost equal parts red fruit, blue fruit, and black fruits, displaying one of the greatest Cabernet vineyards in the world. This vintage again shows the amazing mid palate and what the slightly ‘cooler’ side of South Oakville can produce. Its rounded texture and balance continue to resonate through the long silky finish. The Vine Hill Ranch wines are always my favorite ‘go to’ wines with a steak, as the mix of richness, freshness and savory-ness is a stunning pairing.”

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon

          This towering Cabernet tightly wraps its supple, expressive core of currant and boysenberry flavors with subtle hints of cream, espresso and dried herbs, flowing seamlessly into the long, vivid finish. Offers depth and power without apparent weight. A knockout. Best from 2015 through 2030. 441 cases imported. —

          South Australia (WS:97 - Best from 2015-2030)
        • Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

          Frankly ripe but well-focused, with blackberry and creamed boysenberry notes flowing through atop the polished structure, while cocoa and black licorice frame the finish. A subtle hint of sassafras lingers at the end, adding textural nuance. This has the stuffing to age well. Drink now through 2038. 2,400 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:95 - Best from 2022-2038)
        • Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

          A ripe, exuberant style, with generous plum cake, blackberry compote and açaí berry notes mixed with melted black licorice and a nicely polished, singed mesquite–accented finish. Hard to resist now (if you like the power style), but also has the energy to take some cellaring. Drink now through 2039. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 2,400 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best 2023-2039)
        • Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

          Juicy and direct, with a solidly built core of cassis and blackberry preserves lined with cocoa, singed tobacco and warm earth hints. Leans toward toasty on the finish, but there's ample fruit. Best from 2025 through 2038. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 2,900 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2025-2038)
        • Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

          This delivers a gorgeous mix of rich, vibrant blackberry, wild berry, currant and cassis flavors, taut and firm, with chewy tannins and dusty, cedary earth details on the finish. Ends with a burst of black licorice and graphite. Drink now through 2030. 1,500 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 Best from 2015-2030)
        • Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

          A benchmark for the vintage, thanks to its gorgeous display of warm cassis, mulled plum and macerated blackberry fruit stitched with subtle loam, juniper and bay leaf accents, in a reserved style. Warm earth tones reverberate through the lengthy finish, dovetailing perfectly with the suave fruit. A real beauty. Best from 2023 through 2040. 1,790 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:97 - Best from 2023-2040)
      • Red Blends
        • BIN: 71
          $28.00
          Galaxy Red Blend

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Charles & Charles Double Trouble Red Blend

          Zesty, with snappy cherry, smoked fennel and pepper flavors. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

          Columbia Valley AVA, Washington (Cab/Syrah)
        • Greg Norman Estates Cabernet/Shiraz

          There's a lovely savory thread here, with details of crushed rock and white pepper along with a touch of lavender to complement the plump blackberry, plum and blueberry flavors. Shiraz and Cabernet. 3,000 cases imported. — MW

          Limestone Coast, Australia (55% Shiraz/45% Cab)
        • BIN: 497
          $42.00
          Elqui Red Blend

          Most of the Malbec in the blend comes from the stunningly beautiful Peralillo Vineyard which sits on a moderate slope just below the tallest mountain in the region. Plenty of dark fruits, some currant and a minty almost hint of menthol. Young-Juicy-Earthy

          Elqui Valley, Chile (Carménère-Syrah-Malbec)
        • Maryhill WInemakers Red

          Supple and elegant, with pretty cherry, rose petal and orange peel accents that linger on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2026. 20,058 cases made. — TF

          Columbia Valley AVA, Washington
        • Coppola Diamond Series Claret

          Aromas of berries, plums, and allspice with flavors of cherries, currants, cassis, and vanilla. Our prize offering, the ultra premium Claret, sports a label that honors the first Cabernet Sauvignon blended in a Bordeaux style by Gustave Niebaum in 1910. Claret is a term originally coined by the British to describe Cabernet-based wines. This Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc blend is alluring and sophisticated; it is memorably lush with a tapestry of smooth tannins and succulent flavors of wild berries, plum and anise. Borrowing tradition of European wineries, we add gold netting to bottle to signify outstanding quality of wine.

          California - (79% Cab/13% Petit Verdot/5% Malbec/3% Cab Franc)
        • Montes Twins Red Blend

          It is a perfumed wine, with elegant aromas of ripe black fruit recalling fig and blackcurrant, typical of the Cabernet Sauvignon from this area. The Syrah makes its presence felt with delicate aromas of sweet spices and leather that heighten the character. Fresh and juicy on the palate, due in no small part to the percentage of Tempranillo in the blend. The Carmenère lends smooth, round tannins for a light sweet sensation that lingers on its pleasing finish.

          Colchagua Valley, Chile (35% Cab, 30% Syrah, 25% Carmenere, 10% Tempranillo)
        • Mulderbosch Faithful Hound

          This shows good purity to dark cherry and currant flavors, with sanguine notes gliding along. Acidity and tannins build a nice structure that supports the fruit as this flows continuously on the palate, ending with a mineral-singed finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot.

          Stellenbosch, S. Africa (Cab/Cab FR/Merlot/Malbec/P Verdoh)
        • BIN: 104
          $54.00
          Decoy Red Wine

          Zesty and appealingly built, with lively red currant and cherry flavors highlighted by tomato leaf and spice. Builds toward snappy tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Zinfandel. Drink now through 2027. 32,500 cases made.

          Sonoma County AVA, California (WS:91 - Best 2022-2027)
        • Gabrielle Cellars Vertex Cuvee Blend 620

          Napa AVA, California
        • Brutocao Quardriga Red Blend

          Quadriga, a “chariot carried by four horses”, is an ancient Italian symbol of triumph. Celebrating our Italian heritage, we created a proprietary blend of Sangiovese, Primitivo, Barbera, and Dolcetto. With aromas of lavender and plums, our unique combination opens with red delicious apple, followed with blueberries and foral notes.

          Hopland Ranches, Mendocino, California (26% Sangiovese/30% Primitivo/21% Barbera/23% Dolcetto)
        • Wind Gap SOIF Old Vine Red Wine

          Explosive aromas of sweet red cherries, cinnamon, fresh summer fruits and crazy floral notes lift this brilliant translucent red wine. More concentrated than the 2014 with more palate weight that doesn’t sacrifice the lift and verve. We recommend you drink this wine chilled and frequently.

          N.Coast AVA, California (35% Valdiguie/20% Zin/15% Carignan/12% Petite Sirah/10% Dolcetto)
        • Slo Down Wines

          Bursting with intense red fruit on the nose. Massive entry with blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, and spice with a long, smooth finish. Concentrated and complex with flavors that will continue to be teased out.

          California AVA
        • Mollydooker Two Left Feet

          Strikes an appealing balance between generous jammy notes of blackberry and huckleberry with firm tannins, salted toffee and espresso flavors. Spicy finish. Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

          South Australia (WS:90) 71% Shiraz/16% Merlot/15% Cab
        • Hook & Ladder Tillerman Red Blend

          The Tillerman red blend exhibits a deep purple hue, with notes of ripe wild berries, black cherry, and baking spices on the nose. Layered flavors of black currant and raspberry lead to a long finish of dark chocolate spice.

          Chalk Hill, Russian River AVA, California
        • Finca Decero The Owl & The Dust Devil Icon Blend

          Lithe and well-structured, with a richly savory blend of dark fruit, mineral and Asian spice flavors that feature peppery hints. Shows a note of forest floor on the ripe finish. Malbec, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink 2021 through 2024.

          Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina (WS:90 - Best from 2021-2024) Malbec50%,Cab20%,PVer16%,Tannat11%,CabFr3%
        • Blue Rock Baby Blue Proprietary Red

          Juicy and forward, with a lightly jammy edge to the mix of plum, blackberry and black currant fruit, though there's some brambly-edged grip and a dash of anise to keep it honest enough. A cedary twinge checks in on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc.

          Sonoma AVA, California
        • Murrieta's Well The Spur Red Blend

          Offers a slightly tangy mix of loganberry coulis, anise and spearmint notes, with good racy structure and a lingering savory hint. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Drink now through 2021. 10,325 cases made. — JM

          Livermore Valley AVA, California (WS:87 - Best 2019-2021 - 64% Cab/14% Petite Sirah/13% Merlot)
        • BIN: 400
          $66.00
          Eagle Eye Meritage

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Lucas & Lewellen Hidden Assets

          Features notes of dried meat and dark chocolate to the ripe red fruit and spice flavors. Smoky hints show on the finish. Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Sirah and Cabernet Franc. Drink now. 1,157 cases made. — KM

          Santa Barbara County AVA, California (WS:87 - Drink now)
        • Orin Swift Abstract Red Blend

          A bold and jammy blend, plump with personality, offering blackberry, espresso and smoky, peppered beef flavors that build structure toward medium-grained tannins. Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2028. 31,020 cases made. — TF Aromatics with gravity, the wine pulls you in with notes of blueberry, black fig, bloodied strawberry and hints of musk and rhubarb. Bold on the entry, the palate exudes rich notes of dark plum and ripe framboise with a slightly chalky texture. The wine transitions effortlessly to a finish of black cherry, sweet licorice and some quick drying tannins. - Winery

          California (WS:92 - Best from 2020-2028) Grenache/Petite Sirah/Syrah
        • Calluna Vineyards Cuvee

          “… offers up a complex and classy bouquet of cassis, black cherries, tobacco leaf, a touch of menthol, dark soil tones and a judicious framing of cedary oak. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and very suave on the attack, with a fine core, moderate tannins and fine length and grip on the well-balanced finish.” - John Gilman; View from the Cellar

          Chalk Hill AVA, Sonoma County, California
        • Taken Napa Valley Red

          Warm and velvety in feel, with a well-toasted frame that melds into the core of steeped currant, plum and blackberry flavors. A loamy tug through the finish keeps this grounded. Not shy on heft but pulls it off. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah. Best from 2020 through 2028. 17,300 cases made. — JM

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • BIN: 433
          $75.00
          Ramey Claret

          Pure, clean and graceful, this is very rich and well-structured, with a deep, layered core of currant, blackberry, mocha and underbrush, ending with a long, lingering aftertaste. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2027. 5,700 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:90-Best 2016-2027) 63% Cab/24% Merlot/7% Malbec/3% Syrah/2%PV
        • Materra Right Bank Merlot Blend

          The slightly cooler temperatures of the Oak Knoll District have gained acclaim for producing some of Napa Valley’s most refined Merlots. With its lush and captivating aromas, medium body texture, and long lasting finish, this wine is a prime example. Notes of cranberry and licorice charm your senses as they mesh together to create an attractive candy aroma. On the palate, white pepper characteristics layer over the combination of red fruit, and dark chocolate flavors. Finely grained tannins create a dry finish, adding structure and sophistication to this elegant, estate grown Merlot-based blend.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (Merlot/Cabernet Blend)
        • Square Nail Red Blend

          Napa Valley AVA, California (56% Malbec / 44% Petite Verdot)
        • Palazzo Napa Valley Left Bank Red

          ‘Left Bank’ Red Cuvée Master Blend is ‘generous on the palate’ …with lots of rich & delicious Napa Cabernet Sauvignon fruit! Lush black-cherry and blackberry fruit on the nose & palate, along with hints of chocolate, coffee and cassis notes!

          Napa Valley AVA, California - (Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc)
        • Hunter Glenn Red Blend

          This vintage is a deep scarlet red that lends to its refined elegance. Aromas of pink peppercorn, oregano and cherry cobbler brood from the glass, while a bouquet of fine cedar and bourbon vanilla prove perfect integration of oak. The first sip shows it’s a classic Napa Valley red wine, driven by Bing cherry, brûléed sugar, with hints of violet and cinnamon. Finishing with a dusting of dark cocoa, this wine will leave you smiling after every sip. 110 cases. 21 Months on 35% new French Oak

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • The Prisoner Red Blend

          Jammy, a touch sweet and loaded with toasty oak, offering easy accents of cinnamon and spice. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbono. Drink now through 2028.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • L'Ecole No. 41 Apogee Pepper Bridge Red Blend

          Tightly focused, featuring a slightly angular core of tannins and acidity, plus blackberry, lead pencil and stony mineral accents. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Best after 2019. 1,320 cases made. — TF

          Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington (WS:89 - Best from 2019-2024)
        • BIN: 608
          $90.00
          Cave Dog Red Blend

          This blend of 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Franc from “Beau Terroir,” a vineyard in southwest Napa Valley, could easily be confused for a high end Right Bank Bordeaux from an exceptional vintage. It’s that good. All the expected Bordeaux descriptions rattle off my typing fingers: tobacco, black currant, blackberry, pencil shavings, cedar and sandalwood. The fruit is a smidge more pronounced than its old world counterparts because, hey, it’s Napa. Ultimately the vineyard speaks the loudest with its savory, soily, spicy character showing in the wine. Medium bodied, acidity skates about, fine tannins, complementary French oak.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Bedrock Heritage Red Blend

          Bold and brooding, this Zin-based blend is a cornucopia of aromas and flavors, with deep blackberry, smoky anise, black pepper, clove and other dusky spice notes that build tension and structure toward broad-shouldered tannins. Hands off for now. Zinfandel, Carignan and Mataro. Best from 2024 through 2032. 800 cases made.

          Sonoma Valley AVA, California (WS:94 Best 2024-2032) Zinfandel, Carignan and Mataro
        • Jonata Todos Red Blend

          "As always Todos possesses the most exotic, complex and compelling aromatics of the lineup. Highlighted by black truffle, jasmine, five spice, black pepper and clove. Driven by dried blueberry, Mission fig and aged balsamic. Hints of dried tobacco, mint and baking chocolate combine with a tidal wave of velveteen black fruit on the palate. A wine of extreme power, but also delicate and proportional balance. Strikes me as the most approachable Todos since 2006 and also possibly the finest since that date." Matt Dees, Winemaker

          Santa Ynez Valley AVA, California (44% Syrah, 22% Cab, 12% Petit S, 10% Petit V)
        • Galaxy Terlato Red Blend

          California AVA
        • Orin Swift Papillon Red Blend

          Fruit fans will dig this for its open and inviting display of açaí berry, plum sauce and warmed cassis aromas and flavors, all laced with melted black licorice and given a light mocha cloak on the broad, polished finish. A subtle savory tobacco element in the background adds a counterpoint, but this is aimed squarely at the hedonist crowd. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Drink 2022 through 2025.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2025) Cab/Merlot/P Ver/Malbec/Cab Franc/P Sirah
        • Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet/Shiraz Blend

          Rich, dense and succulent, with dark chocolate, black walnut liqueur, mocha and chocolate-covered maraschino cherry flavors that ooze generously on a plush frame. Accents of singed palo santo, tobacco leaf, black olive and baking spices linger on the long, expressive finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Drink now through 2037. 9,330 cases imported.

          South Australia (WS:94 - Best from 2024-2037) 51% Cab/49% Shiraz
        • BIN: 641
          $135.00
          Deranged by Prisoner

          This red blend is full of black cherry, clove spice, blackberry cobbler, and vanilla toast. The mouthfeel is full on the entry and the soft tannins and balanced acidity are a delicious combo.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Larkmead Firebelle Red Blend

          This sports a core of mulled loganberry and mulberry fruit along with licorice snap and roasted alder. Open-knit and juicy through the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2030. 854 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best from 2022-2030)
        • BIN: 401
          $145.00
          Pasxa Syrah

          Boasting notes of crushed boysenberries, dusty country road, bacon fat, wet stones, grilled grapefruit peel, and dried flowers. A lustrous mouthfeel, sweet tannins, and perfect acidity levels complete the wine that I highly recommend.

          River Rock Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington
        • BIN: 592
          $165.00
          Montes Purple Angel

          Opens with an elegant array of fresh raspberry, pink peppercorn and river mint flavors before turning broad. Vanilla bean and cassis notes cling to a richly textured blackberry core that lingers around fine tannins, echoing back to the core flavors and adding notes of dark chocolate. Carmenère and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2034. 2,325 cases imported.

          Colchagua Valley, (WS:93-2022-2034) Chile 92% Carmenere/8% Petit V
        • BIN: 561
          $190.00
          Clos Apalta

          Displays a rich and ripe profile of plum and berry accented by mineral acidity and notes of singed alder and cinnamon bark, adding toasted herb notes that linger on the finish around fine tannins and details of kirsch. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best after 2024. 7,729 cases made, 350 cases imported.

          Apalta Vineyard, Rapel, Chile (WS:93 - Best after 2024 - 64% Carmenere, 18% Cab, 18% Merlot)
        • Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red

          Dark garnet in color and nearly black at the core, the wine opens with concentrated aromas of ripe blackberry and wild blueberry, delicate notes of red raspberry and lavender, and a fresh waft of crushed slate. The silky entry is intense with cassis, black cherry and bitter chocolate, yet bright with red cherry and plum, grounded by notes of crushed stone. This powerful wine crescendos into a long, lingering finish. Extraordinary in its depth, complexity and concentration, this wine requires time, patience and decanting. Best after 2020 it will reveal increasing opulence over time, and age gracefully well beyond twenty years of cellaring.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 - Best 2016-2028) (81% Cab/7% Merlot/6% Malbec/3% Cab Franc)
        • BIN: 563
          $225.00
          Quintessa

          A ripe, fleshy style, with dark currant, fig and blackberry fruit, steeped with sage, tobacco and warm licorice notes. A light alder hint stitches up the finish, showing latent, mineral-tinged grip. Solid. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. Best from 2020 through 2032. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 9,000 cases made. — JM

          Rutherford AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:93 - Best from 2020-2032)
        • BIN: 565
          $225.00
          Quintessa

          An elegant, graceful style that shows depth, richness, polish and finesse, centered on a core of plum and dark berry flavors, with loamy earth, cedar and licorice notes, firming nicely on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. Best from 2019 through 2029. 9,000 cases made. — JL

          Rutherford AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:91 - Best from 2019-2029)
        • BIN: 584
          $225.00
          Quintessa

          Very fresh in feel, with a racy and refined core of cassis, damson plum and raspberry reduction notes inlaid with black tea and anise hints. A subtle mineral edge adds length to the finish, with the fruit showing nice restraint despite its youth. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. Drink now through 2035. 10,000 cases made. — JM

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2021-2035)
        • Joseph Phelps Insignia

          Combines deep, ripe dark berry fruit with crushed rock, cedar and lead pencil notes, and the tannins have a green bitter edge. A step back in richness and complexity for Insignia, this is built for cellaring. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Best from 2014 through 2024. 10,540 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best from 2014-2024)
        • Joseph Phelps Insignia

          The 2011 Insignia is layered with aromatics of dark fruit, cardamom, tobacco, Herbs de Provence and graphite on the nose. Fresh and lively this elegant wine boasts bright red cherry, blackberry and espresso throughout the palate with supple tannins. 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:88 - Best from 2016-2028)
        • Joseph Phelps Insignia

          Rich and full-bodied, but exhibiting the lift of a brighter red. The dark berry flavors give this an elegant mouthfeel and ease the tannic strength. Tempting now but worth cellaring. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2018 through 2032. 12,300 cases made. –JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2018-2032)
        • Joseph Phelps Insignia

          Packs a wallop, perhaps overly so, with extracted dark berry flavors and tannic muscle. The drying sensation on the finish distracts from the ripe blackberry, earth, cedar and gravel notes. Aromas of cassis, currant and blackberry offer more promise. Either way, this is built to cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2017 through 2030. 15,000 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2017-2030)
        • Joseph Phelps Insignia

          Firm, dense and deeply concentrated, this offers a powerful thrust of flavors, with mocha- and espresso-laced blackberry, black licorice and cedar notes, revving up on the finish. Long, pure, driven and persistent, this seems set for a long life. Best to cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. Best from 2015 through 2028. 11,060 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best from 2015-2028)
        • Joseph Phelps Insignia

          Rich and juicy, with layers of blackberry, subtle herb and spice, cedary oak and gravelly earth, accented by shades of tobacco and cigar box. Maintains a consistent weight and range of flavors through the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Drink now through 2032. 14,500 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:90 - Best from 2017-2032)
        • Joseph Phelps Insignia

          This red offers lots of spice, cedar, gravel and lead pencil flavors, with the woodiness overshadowing the trim fruit. A Bordeaux-style version that begs for cellaring. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Best from 2022 through 2032. 12,500 cases made. — JL

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best from 2022-2032)
        • Joseph Phelps Insignia

          This is richly layered, with cassis, crushed plum and blackberry puree flavors moving through slowly but steadily, while warm earth, ganache and black licorice notes follow along. Picks up a tarry edge on the finish as the fruit takes an encore. For fans of the muscular, fruit-driven style. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2036. 17,000 cases made. — JM

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best from 2022-2036)
        • BIN: 405
          $360.00
          Opus One

          The 2011 Opus One expresses fresh aromas of bright fruit, herbs de provence, bay leaf and cassis which give way to subtler notes of black tea and white pepper. The wine's round tannins and creamy texture envelop the familiar flavors of fresh cherry, cranberry, and boysenberry with a touch of dark chocolate. This polished and age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a satiny finish and a slight grip off tannin at the close. The 2011 Opus One is composed of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:92 - Best from 2019-2032)
        • Joseph Phelps Insignia

          A solidly built Cabernet with a very direct persona, as dark currant, warmed fig reduction and blackberry fruit paste are bolted together with licorice root and singed cedar. Features an espresso crema hint on the finish, which keeps this on the dark, muscular side. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Best from 2023 through 2038. 17,000 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best 2022-2038)
        • BIN: 988
          $400.00
          Opus One

          The fruit is decidedly restrained in style, without the vivid punch typical of the vintage, but the gently mulled currant, cherry and bitter plum flavors are well-delineated and persistent, while notable savory, thyme and tobacco leaf notes play a prominent role alongside. There's a racy beam of acidity piercing through it all and a lingering iron note on the finish. An excellent example of the style. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Drink now through 2036.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best from 2021-2036)
        • BIN: 991
          $425.00
          Opus One

          Elegantly styled, despite some serious heft, this offers a mix of alluring mulberry, griotte and cassis notes bearing a gently mulled edge, while flashes of apple wood, sweet bay leaf and red tea flicker along the edges. Very refined in feel, with seamless structure extending the finish so the fruit can linger. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Drink now through 2038. 27,800 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:95 - Best 2022-2038)
        • Colgin IX Estate Red Blend

          Rich and broad, this packs an impressive amount of black currant, blackberry and boysenberry reduction notes while staying focused and defined thanks to bolts of licorice snap, roasted apple wood and graphite. The winey, sapid, fruit-laden finish won't quit. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. -- Blind 2014 California Cabernet retrospective (June 2024). Drink now through 2042. 1,450 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:97 - Best from 2024-2042)
        • Bond Melbury Napa Red Wine

          Starts with a nice lush feel to the cassis and plum puree flavors, then steadily picks up grip along the way, with warm cast iron and loam hints running underneath before blossoming through the finish, which pulls in additional singed cedar and savory notes. More like an '18 in style with the back end grip. Best from 2025 through 2038.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:95 - Best 2025-2038)
        • Bond Melbury Napa Red Wine

          Vivid scents of rosehip, hibiscus, and red fruit supplant more typical notes of spice in perhaps the most aromatic example of this wine to date. Sheer layers of silky warmth sheathe the palate in gentle waves, while a bracing blade of acidity slices through this softness toward the finish, sending forth a surge of refreshed vitality.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
      • Merlot
        • BIN: 72
          $28.00
          Galaxy Merlot

          Our Merlot has a bright ruby color with aromas of juicy, ripe, red cherry, dried herbs and vanilla spice. On the palate, it has good acidity and firm tannins, with flavors of cherry and blueberry leading to a long, lingering finish.

          California
        • R Collection by Raymond Merlot

          R Collection Merlot fills the mouth with smooth cherry, raspberry, and plum flavors that effortlessly meld with hints of earth and spice and ultimately culminate in a toasty vanilla finish. Full-bodied, yet approachable, the wine displays a good balance of acidity and tannins.

          California
        • Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot

          Features dried red currant and berry flavors bearing a sleek minerality, with green herbal shadings in the midpalate. The savory finish lingers with iron accents.

          Alexander Valley AVA, California (WS:89)
        • Ferrari-Carano Merlot

          Sonoma County AVA, California
        • Flora Springs Merlot

          This offers a suave core of well-spiced cherry compote and plum tart flavors. Smoky hints show on the finish. Drink now. 4,500 cases made. — KM

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:88 - Drink now)
        • Raymond Reserve Merlot

          A dark purple in the glass, aromas of black cherry and blueberry compote greet the nose. Flavors of mocha, chocolate and spice spread across the plush palate with suggestions of menthol and spice cake. Full-bodied with juicy tannins, the finish has a nice little spice to it.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Mollydooker The Scooter Merlot

          Leans into peppery notes up front, with juicy red berry and plum flavors at the core and toasted herb, cigar box and bittersweet chocolate notes on the velvety finish. Drink now through 2033. 1,330 cases made, 462 cases imported.

          McClaren Valle, Australia (WS:89 - Best 2022-2033)
        • Markham Napa Valley Merlot

          Robust dark plum and dried dark cherry flavors show hints of fig in this big, juicy style. Dense dark chocolate accents linger on the finish, which is loaded with mocha and Asian spice. Drink now through 2025. 35,000 cases made. — KM

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Stags' Leap Napa Valley Merlot

          Offers a narrow beam of refined currant, tobacco and spice flavors that build tension and tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2028.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • BIN: 325
          $84.00
          Emmolo Merlot

          A deep purplish red, this wine is rich on both the nose and the palate. Scents of lush dark plums mix with candle spice, saddle leather, floral notes and cocoa baking powder. A sweet smokiness calls to mind the smell of a campfire burning in the woods. The palate starts off smooth and continually expands, with earthy flavors of oak. Gritty, finely textured tannins build all the way through the finish, which lingers with notes of bittersweet chocolate and ripe berries.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • BIN: 503
          $84.00
          Duckhorn Merlot

          Tightly focused but handsomely structured, with appealing cherry and red currant flavors accented by cedar and dried herbs. Drink now through 2031. 46,500 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best from 2024-2031)
        • BIN: 458
          $93.00
          Robert Foley Merlot

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • BIN: 116
          $93.00
          Rombauer Merlot

          This red is a well-framed mix of dark fruit and Asian spice flavors that are supported by firm acidity and tannins. Savory breadth on the snappy finish. Drink now. 9,000 cases made. — KM

          Carneros AVA, Napa Valley, California
        • Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot

          Powerful, rich and complex, with a refined mix of currant, dark cherry and plum tart flavors backed by suave, medium-grained tannins. Well-defined slate and loamy notes stretch out nicely on the finish, with black olive hints. Drink now through 2027. 4,678 cases made. — KM

          Napa Valley AVA, CA (WS:96 - Best from 2020-2027) 91% Merlot, 5% Cab, 2% Malbec, 1% Cab Fr, 1% Pet V
        • Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot

          Tense with structure, this red slowly reveals itself with savory plum and dried cherry flavors, highlighted by dusky spices and anise as this builds toward broad-shouldered tannins. Best from 2025 through 2031. 4,793 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best from 2025-2031)
      • Pinot Noir
        • DeLoach Vineyards Heritage RSV Pinot Noir

          St. Helena AVA, California
        • Sebastopol Oaks Pinot Noir

          Sonoma County AVA, California
        • BIN: 80
          $44.00
          Meiomi Pinot Noir

          A brilliant, rich garnet color, it opens with lifted fruit aromas of ripe strawberry, plum and sweet Bing cherry, along with light cedar and spicy vanilla notes. Bold and expressive boysenberry, plum, cherry cola and toasty mocha flavors lend complexity and depth on the palate. The vibrant acidity is well balanced by sweet oak and subtle herbal notes, with structure and depth seldom seen in Pinot Noir.

          Sonoma/Monterey/Santa Barbara AVA, California
        • BIN: 356
          $46.00
          Elouan Pinot Noir

          Juicy and generous, this offers easygoing cherry and raspberry flavors that are laced with toasty oak and spicy herbs. Drink now through 2028. 95,773 cases made.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:88) Best 2023-2028
        • Alexis Soyer Pinot Noir

          Santa Maria Valley, California (100% Pinot Noir)
        • BIN: 625
          $48.00
          Boen Pinot Noir

          Fruity and redolent of spiced cherry and baked plum. Plenty of loamy notes on the ripe finish, with hints of chocolate. Drink now. 48,544 cases made. — KM

          Santa Barbara-Sonoma-Monterey Counties, Sonoma, California (WS:88)
        • Roco Gravel Road Pinot Noir

          Sleek and lively, with snappy raspberry, cherry and dusky spice flavors that glide on the long, vibrant finish. Drink now through 2031. 15,789 cases made.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:92 - Best from 2024-2031)
        • BIN: 319
          $54.00
          Praxis Pinot Noir

          Sonoma County AVA, California
        • Planet Oregon Pinot Noir

          This Pinot layers in the complexity and tension, showing accents of raspberry and cherry that are laced with dusky spice and black tea. Drink now through 2028. 16,000 cases made. — TF

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
        • BIN: 653
          $56.00
          Elqui Pinot Noir

          Fresh sour red and dark cherries intertwine with sweet raspberries burst from the glass followed up by a mineral spice core and hints of black rose petals. In the mouth, voluptuous and rich, with fresh opulent fruit notes and velvety super silky tannin. The wine lingers with pure and utter elegance. Chile´s most Northern Pinot Noir in all its glory!

          Elqui Valley, Chile
        • Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir

          Plush and generous, with succulent cherry and raspberry flavors highlighted by orange peel and cinnamon notes. Finishes with snappy tannins. Drink now through 2031.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
        • BIN: 315
          $60.00
          Ravines Pinot Noir

          Elegant, juicy and balanced, with a beautiful combination of cherries, strawberries and hints of spice.

          Finger Lakes, NY
        • Solena Grand Cuvee Pinot Noir

          This tense, structured red offers layered blueberry and cherry flavors accented by notes of black tea and dusky spices. Finishes with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 4,000 cases made.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:91 - Best 2024-2032)
        • Chanson Marsannay Pinot Noir

          An expression of dark cherry, blackberry, earth, tobacco and spice flavors. Rich and juicy, with a lingering aftertaste of tart cherry. Drink now through 2027. 400 cases imported. — BS

          Marsannay AOC, Cotes De Nuits, Burgundy, France (WS:90 - Best 2019-2027)
        • Louis Latour Marsannay Rouge

          Broad and luscious, this red features black cherry, boysenberry, mineral and spice aromas and flavors. It's concentrated and supple, yet well-built, with a spine of tannins and acidity emerging on the lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 7,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. — BS

          Marsannay AOC, Cote De Nuits, Burgundy, France (WS:91 - Best 2021-2028)
        • Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

          Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir offers warm tones of baking spice, wild sage, balsam and classic cherry coulis. Fine tannins and bright, juicy acidity give structure to the red berry palate.

          Sonoma Coast AVA, California
        • Cristom Mt. Jefferson Pinot Noir

          The nose is fresh and shows great depth with raspberry crumble, dried wild strawberries, orange peel and milk chocolate shavings. Medium-to-full-bodied, with lots of spciy, crunchy red fruit, tangy acidity, firm tannins and a long finish.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
        • Lingua Franca AVNI Pinot Noir

          Elegant and sleekly focused, with complex and precise raspberry and dark cherry flavors accented by crushed stone and cinnamon notes that glide toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2024. 2,061 cases made.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:92 - Best from 2018-2024)
        • Le Cadeau Red Label Pinot Noir

          Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
        • Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Le Puits Sec

          Intermingling notes of earth and flowers move to an explosive mid-palate of red fruits and plum followed by an elegant, bright, lifted finish. Stock up and experience the evolution of this wine over the next decade.

          Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
        • Chauvenet-Chopin Cotes De Nuits-Villages Pinot Noir

          Cotes De Nuits-Villages AOC, Burgundy, France
        • Dusky Goose Rambeaux Pinot Noir

          Sophisticated & approachable in its youth. Aromas of black cherry, cedar box, and black tea, dark fruit complements the baking spices Well balanced with minerality, smooth tannins and a rich finish Cases Produced - 554

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
        • Gregory James Pinot Noir Bacigalupi Vineyard

          With a lovely crimson hue, the wine immediately makes itself known in the glass with lofty scents of fresh picked berries and dark fruits interlaced with hints of potpourri, sassafras, licorice, forest floor and roasted chestnuts. On the palate, the fresh and expressive flavors of ripe blackberry, boysenberry, dark cherry and raspberry are underscored with nuances of mineral, black truffle, cardamon, clove and a touch of fine-grained oak. Big, round and opulent in texture. The complex flavor profile is balanced with a rich, creamy texture, supple tannins, and a nice burst of bracing acidity leading to a long, dry finish.

          Russian River Valley AVA, California
        • Escarpment Pinot Noir

          The raspberry coulis and cherry compote flavors are fresh, with a thread of acidity that highlights rosemary and loam details. Velvety tannins firm up on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 3,000 cases made, 500 cases imported. — MW

          Martinborough, New Zealand (WS:91 - Drink now-2029)
        • Dog Point Pinot Noir

          Shows salted caramel, maraschino cherry and wild blackberry and blueberry flavors that are plush and robust, with expressive notes of espresso, forest floor, sage, spice and tobacco lingering on a long, velvety frame. Drink now through 2030. 600 cases imported.

          Marlborough, New Zealand (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2030)
        • Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood District

          Polished, refined and delicately expressive, with lovely rose petal, cherry and spiced tea flavors that build richness on the long finish. Drink now through 2028. 3,800 cases made. — TF

          Laurelwood District AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon (WS:93, Best from 2021-2028)
        • Orin Swift Slander Pinot Noir

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Chehalem Reserve Pinot Noir

          On the nose, aromatics of blueberries and dark fruit transition to notes of cigar box and roasted coffee beans in the glass. The palate is elegant with silky tannins and fresh ripe fruit flavors that are heightened with a kiss of vanilla that hits as the wine finishes.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
        • Laird Family Estate Ghost Ranch Pinot Noir

          A true stunner, this Pinot has a ruby red plum hue which leads to a youthful, fruit driven nose of dark cherry, vanilla, and hints of cinnamon and clove. The ripe, juicy palate explodes with flavors of cherry compote, vibrant acidity, and undertones of raspberry and cranberry.

          Carneros, Sonoma AVA, California
        • Belle Glos Clark and Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

          Quite ripe, with a gush of plum and boysenberry fruit flavors laced with light anise and violet accents. Friendly, fruit-forward finish. Drink now through 2024. 12,260 cases made.

          Santa Maria Valley AVA, California (Single Vineyard Bottling) WS:89 - Best from 2022-2024
        • Elk Cove Mount Richmond Pinot Noir

          Rich yet graceful and well-knit, with lilting flavors of raspberry and blackberry that take on clove and tobacco accents as this builds structure and polish toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 1,187 cases made.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:94 - Best from 2024-2032)
        • Complant Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir

          The 2018 Complant Pinot Noir, Soberanes Vineyard has a cherry red color and a nose of pomegranate, cranberry and raspberry bramble. The palate opens with a savory, almost briny, entry that transitions to cranberry and pomegranate flavors with a slight grip on the finish. The wine has an unusual combination of lacy texture coupled with incredible persistence on the palate, with flavors that linger long after the wine leaves the mouth. With time in the glass, the nose continues to evolve and expresses sea breeze and bing cherry.

          Santa Lucia Highlands, California
        • Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir

          Concentrated red currant, plum and raspberry flavors are finely articulated, with ample hot stone and cooking spice notes. Crunchy acidity on the finish features accents of dried thyme.

          Russian River AVA, California
        • Bethel Heights Aeolian Pinot Noir

          This handsome red is polished and refined in structure, offering a fresh burst of raspberry, fresh violet and cinnamon spice flavors that build richness toward supple tannins. Drink now through 2032. 594 cases made.

          Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette AVA, Oregon (WS:94 - Best from 2023-2032)
        • Testify TeAwanga Pinot Noir

          WINEMAKER: Daniel Brennan In most ‘reserve’ wines, producers tend to make more extracted, riper or more oaked wines with the idea it delivers more for the price. That’s not my thoughts at all (particularly for Pinot Noir) and why I decided to call this range ‘Testify’. It’s my hand on heart best effort from each vintage. And for Pinot Noir I wanted to create a more elegant and pure wine, which not necessarily a ‘bigger’ wine. This is more precise, selective and really the best Pinot Noir I can produce at the time I made it.

          Martinborough, New Zealand
        • Lingua Franca The Plow Pinot Noir

          Graceful in its complexity and elegantly expressive, offering lithe raspberry and cherry flavors that are laced with a hint of crushed stone and black tea that build tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2029. 650 cases made. — TF

          Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:94 Best 2021-2029)
        • Martinelli Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir

          Zio Tony Ranch, Russian River Valley AVA, California
        • Bethel Heights Casteel Pinot Noir

          Glistening ruby-red. Expansive aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, candied flowers, vanilla and baking spices; a smoky mineral flourish gains strength as the wine opens up. Coats the palate with appealing sweet boysenberry and cherry liqueur flavors that tighten up and become spicier on the back half. Shows fine clarity and floral lift on a long, velvety finish shaped by finegrained, even tannins.

          Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette AVA, Oregon
        • Sea Smoke Pinot Noir

          Ten is named for the ten Pinot Noir clones found on our estate vineyard. Our most masculine wine, it is brooding and intense, with firm, mature tannins and a long, velvety finish. Ten is not for the faint-of-heart and has been known, on occasion, to convert even the most fanatic Cabernet lover. A brooding and intense wine. The aromas begin with notes of black cherry, tuberose and fig, then a myriad of savory spices, and a hint of jasmine. Firm, mature tannins—evidence of Ten’s ageability—are followed by a long, velvety finish.

          Santa Rita Hills AVA, California (100% Pinot Noir)
        • Domaine de la Vougeraie Pommard Les Petits Noizons

          Intense aromas of wild cherry and strawberry mark this supple red. Hints of flowers and Eastern spices augment the fruit that plays out on the vibrant finish. Best from 2021 through 2035. 411 cases made, 70 cases imported. — BS

          Pommard AOC, Burgundy, France (WS:90 - Best from 2021-2035)
        • Domaine Serene Evanstad Reserve Pinot Noir

          A handsome red, with deep flavors and structure, offering blueberry and cherry flavors that are laced with forest floor and dusky spices as this moves toward firm tannins. Drink now through 2031. 8,095 cases made.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:92 - Best 2024-2031)
      • Syrah/Shiraz
        • Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Shiraz

          Generous and polished, with spicy plum, black cherry and cassis flavors on a smooth and velvety frame, showing spice and baking spices on the finish. Drink now. 17,500 cases made, 4,675 cases imported.

          Barossa Valley, Australia (WS:87)
        • Torbreck Woodcutters Shiraz

          Full of freshness and bright youthful fruits, the 2018 vintage brings an opulence and class to the wines. Aromatic plum and raspberries with freshness and balance, the wine has a round central core of red fruit that gives way to a complex mid-palate full of cassis, dark cherry, spice and vanilla. While offering immense pleasure in its youth, the 2018 Woodcutter’s - Shiraz will certainly develop into an impressive wine with a few more years in the cellar

          Barossa Valley, Australia
        • First Drop Mother's Milk Shiraz

          A compelling red on a juicy, fresh frame, with smooth, polished tannins and fresh pomegranate and maraschino cherry flavors at the core, showing details of milk chocolate, nutmeg and white peppercorn, plus an appealing hint of toasted herbs and fresh earth. Reveals tannins that firm up on the finish, which packs a spicy kick. Drink now through 2033. 25,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.

          Barossa Valley, Australia (WS:92 - Best from 2023-2033)
        • Alexandria Nicole Jet Black Syrah

          A sophisticated Syrah, refined and tightly focused, yet expressive, with huckleberry, bay leaf and smoked pepper flavors that gain speed toward big but polished tannins. Drink now through 2026. 1,643 cases made.

          Horse Heaven Hills Jet Black Destiny Ridge Vineyard, Col Valley, WA
        • Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz

          Ripe blackberry, blueberry and framboise flavors are plump and balanced, with notes of rosemary, sage, black walnut liqueur, Dutch cocoa powder and dried violet, followed by wonderfully velvety tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2045. 9,054 cases imported.

          Kalimna Vineyard, South Australia (WS:93 - Best from 2021-2045)
        • Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz

          Plump fruit flavors of cherry and plum are drizzled with chocolate and vanilla cream notes on a supple, soft frame. Cocoa and clove notes add complexity on the finish. Drink now. 43,928 cases made, 11,565 cases imported.

          South Australia (WS:89)
        • Stolpman Vineyards Estate Grown Syrah

          Clear, ruby-purple with medium plus viscosity and slight tear stain. Very expressive nose highlighting fresh and jammy dark berries, orange peel, bacon fat, smoke, and mulled plum with hints of bergamot and purple flowers. Notes of Mexican chocolate and five-spice emerge with air. Medium plus to full bodied with medium, fine-grained tannin, medium acid, and a long finish. Exhibits a high degree of aromatic complexity, with layered berry and savory components.-MF

          Ballard Canyon AVA, Santa Ynez Valley, California
        • Guardian Cellars The Informant Syrah

          The Informant features notes of orange blossom, ripe blackberries, holiday spice, toasted coconut, and vanilla. This spectacular wine was aged for 19 months on 50% new French oak. This wine is full-bodied, dense and mouth-filling – everything you want from a Syrah and more.

          AVA: Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington
        • BIN: 637
          $94.00
          Lewis Alec's Blend

          Densely complex and expressive, with dark berry, smoky cracked pepper and cardamom flavors that build power toward big, powerful tannins. Syrah, Merlot and Petite Sirah. Best from 2020 through 2026. 1,100 cases made. — TF

          Napa Valley AVA, CA (WS:93 - Best from 2020-2026) -61% Syrah/38% Merlot/1% Petite Sirah
        • Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz

          Wild berry flavors mingle with forest floor, cigar box, black tea and spice notes. Plump and juicy, showing harmony on the finish. Drink now. 6,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. — MW

          Barossa Valley, Australia (WS:88)
        • Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz

          A succulent, juicy red, with huckleberry, plump blackberry and blueberry preserves that show hints of salted dark chocolate, dried violet and cardamom. Beyond the generous fruit flavors is a structure of polished tannins, with hints of palo santo, dried herbs and tobacco, adding depth and intrigue on the finish. Drink now through 2046. 3,600 cases made, 1,980 cases imported. — MW

          McClaren Valle, Australia (WS:94 - Best from 2021-2046)
        • BIN: 490
          $110.00
          Ron Thorn Shiraz

          The dill, smoky mahogany, cedar and tobacco notes are distinctive and aromatic, balanced against wild blackberry and huckleberry flavors. Intense and bold, with rustic tannins. A smoky baconlike accent lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 450 cases made, 273 cases imported. — MW

          Barossa Valley, Australia (WS:92 Best 2017-2023)
        • Mollydooker Carnival of Love Shiraz

          This stylish and distinctive red is decidedly ripe, with notes of cherry and berry preserves at the core, accented by spearmint, menthol, spicy clove and cardamom hints that add complexity and aromatics. A chocolaty note gains momentum, as does a touch of sandalwood on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 4,319 cases made, 1,710 cases imported.

          South Australia (WS:93)
        • Force Majeure Estate Syrah

          Brooding and deeply structured, yet retains a sense of finesse, offering blackberry and blueberry flavors framed by smoked meat, licorice and cracked pepper. Best from 2024 through 2031. 500 cases made.

          Red Mountain AVA, Washington (WS:94 - Best 2024-2031)
        • Shafer Relentless (Syrah blend)

          A deeply structured blend that combines power with richness. Aromas of blackberry and crushed rock open to layered, complex flavors of black cherry, espresso and smoky cracked pepper. Tannins are big but fleshy. Syrah and Petite Sirah. Best from 2017 through 2028. 3,300 cases made. — TF

          Stag's Leap District, Napa Valley AVA, CA (WS:94 - Best from 2015-2028) -89% Syrah/11% Petite Sirah
        • Cayuse Vineyards 'Cailloux' Syrah

          Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington
        • Penfolds Shiraz RWT Bin 798

          Offers a lush, juicy mix of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry flavors that appears seamless, integrating with notes of amaretto, clove and lavender. Plush, juicy and very generous on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2034. 1,156 cases imported. — MW

          Barossa Valley, Australia (WS:96 - Best from 2020-2034)
        • Horsepower The Tribe Syrah

          Boasts boldly expressive aromas of crushed stone and black olive that open to elegantly polished blueberry and raspberry flavors, which finish on an appealing gamy accent. Drink 2023 through 2031. 642 cases made.

          Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington (WS:94 - Best 2023-2031)
        • Mollydooker Velvit Glove Shiraz

          Rich and decadent, with Black Forest cake, juicy maraschino cherry, salted caramel and fresh mint at the core, expanding to more detailed flavors as well as plush, velvety tannins, which add an air of elegance to this powerhouse of a wine.

          McClaren Valle, Australia
        • Penfolds Grange Shiraz

          An utterly majestic Shiraz, sleek and seamless, brimming with ripeness on a framework that allows for grace and expressiveness in equal measure. The intensity of fresh blueberry and plum fruit holds attention until the nuances kick in, offering glints of exotic spice, coffee, cocoa, bay leaf and mint. Shows tremendous presence without a lot of weight, the tannins noticeable but not even close to getting in the way. A great wine now, with plenty of room to grow. Drink now through 2040. 330 cases imported. –HS

          South Australia (WS:100 - Best from 2013-2040)
      • Zinfandel
        • Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel

          Vivacious and briary, this Zin is generous with personality, offering blackberry, licorice and orange peel accents that zip along the zesty finish. Drink now through 2032.

          Sonoma County AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2024-2032)
        • Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel

          Dried cherry notes meet jammy raspberry flavors in this user-friendly Zin, which is accented by dried herb and white pepper hints. Drink now through 2026.

          Lodi AVA, California
        • 1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel

          Mendocino AVA, California
        • Ancient Peaks Santa Margarita Ranch Zinfandel

          This Zinfandel presents bright boysenberry aromas with hints of sandalwood and vanilla. A juicy, jammy texture is loaded with generous flavors of wild raspberry, black cherry, plum, mocha and cedar. Spicy black pepper notes join mouthwatering acidity on a beautifully balanced finish.

          Paso Robles AVA, California
        • Scott Harvey InZINerator Zinfandel

          Jammy fruit, pepper and spice, cherry cola and mincemeat come together in the aroma to a rich full bodied wine with bright red fruit. Oak aging contributes to the rounded complexity with just a hint of sweetness from the addition of port. Try this wine with any grilled meat or chicken, or pair with pizza, pasta or burgers.

          Amador County, California
        • Carol Shelton Wild Thing Zinfandel

          A juicy bomb of fruit, this red is also well-structured, with lively raspberry, toasty spice and roasted sage flavors that linger on a snappy finish. Drink now through 2028. 9,085 cases made. — TF

          Mendocino AVA, California (WS:91 - Best 2021-2028)
        • Wine Guerrilla Zinfandel

          This 2018 Russian River Valley Zinfandel is rich with strawberry and blackberry fruit aromas. The body is bold and full of chocolate, blackberries, and vanilla with the finish comprised of black pepper.

          Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma, California
        • Kokomo Dry Creek Zinfandel

          A zesty and plump red, with wild berry, toasted sage and cracked pepper flavors that build layers toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2027. 1,200 cases made. — TF

          Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California
        • Bedrock Old Vine Zinfandel

          Dynamic and generous, this Zin combines old-school briar with sleek suppleness, serving up stylish flavors of raspberry and cherry accented by savory pepper, cinnamon and garrigue tones that sail on the rich finish. Drink now through 2033. 5,000 cases made.

          California (WS:93 - Best from 2024-2033)
        • Gregory James Old Vine Zinfandel Carreras Ranch

          Fine vanilla and oak, slight black pepper and clove, coriander spice, raspberry, and black cherry aromatic’s. Flavors follow the aromatic profile with the initial being raspberry together with plum and bruised strawberry, clove, and pepper finish. Tactile - very soft no hard tannins and long soft finish.

          Dry Creek AVA, Sonoma, California
        • Turley Old Vines Zinfandel

          Plump and lively, with zesty blackberry, smoky anise and cracked pepper flavors. Drink now through 2024. 13,560 cases made. — TF

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Trione Flatridge Zinfandel

          Deep alluring aromas of sage and black pepper mixed with hints of crushed blackberry, wild mammoth and huckleberries.

          Sonoma AVA, California
        • Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel

          Wiry and briary, with medium-bodied blackberry, smoky meat and pepper flavors that persist toward snappy tannins. Drink now through 2029. 5,704 cases made. — TF

          Sonoma County AVA, California (WS:90 - Best from 2020-2029)
        • Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert (Zinfandel Blend)

          A bold and brawny blend, offering straightforward dark berry and savory spice flavors. Ends with a peppery accent. Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Barbera. Drink 2022 through 2030.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (Zinfandel/Syrah/Petite Sirah/Grenache
        • The Crane Assembly Disciples (Zinfandel blend)

          Balanced and inviting, the wine opens with a concentrated nose of ripe strawberries, red plum, allspice, vanilla and a touch of black licorice and cigar box. A smooth and enveloping entry of dark red fruits and creme anglaise leasds to a fresh and bright mid-palate. The soft and integrated tannins finish at length with a pleasing texture of bakers chocolate. Blend Composition: 76% Zinfandel, 13% Charbono, 6% Grenache, 5% Petite Sirah

          Napa Valley AVA, California (76% Zin/13% Charbono/6% Grenache/5% Petite Sirah)
        • Scott Harvey 1869 Old Vine Zinfandel

          Briary varietal layered Zinfandel with notes of blackberry, fig, pomegranate and violets. Balanced with a fleshy center and hints of coffee and bright currents.

          Amador County, California
        • Seghesio Rockpile Zinfandel

          Sleekly polished and structured, with expressive rose petal, black raspberry and smoked pepper flavors that build tension toward broad-shouldered tannins. Best from 2021 through 2029. 1,385 cases made. — TF

          Sonoma AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2021-2029)
        • Martinelli Giuseppe & Luisa Zinfandel

          Giuseppe & Luisa Zinfandel has a bright nose with comforting aromas of raspberry compote, warm vanilla and white peach. Mouthwatering upon entry, the palate does not disappoint. Lush layers of juicy raspberry, red plum and nectarine fill your mouth while light barrel spice flavors linger in the long, fresh finish.

          Giuseppe & Luisa Vineyard, Russian River Valley AVA, California
      • Petite Sirah
        • Criss Cross Estate Petite Sirah

          Excellent density and richness, with intense blueberry, blackberry and plum fruit staying bold and upfront on the palate. It rounds itself nicely in the nish.

          Clarksburg, California
        • La Storia Petite Sirah by Trentadue

          The 2017 Petite Sirah berries were very small and slightly dehydrated resulting in an impressive wine with very dark, opaque color, beautiful nose of concentrated blue berries and blackberries that leads to a full body mouth feel with engagingly soft tannins. After short aeration the nose opens up with the addition of cocoa, slight earthiness followed by brown sugar and a touch of vanilla-contribution of the new oak barrels. Overall the aromas are of fresh dark fruit and very attractive. Longevity, if stored properly, is one of the virtues of this variety and it will give you the most enjoyment in 5-8 years.

          Alexander Valley AVA, Sonoma, CA (Best from 2019-2028)
        • Hearst Ranch The Pergola Petite Sirah

          The aromas of boysenberry compote with dark roasted coffee and a hint of vanilla would be equally at home alongside grilled ribs or a flourless chocolate cake. On the palate there is a supple mouthfeel framed in by refreshing acidity further lending itself to a variety of food pairings. This dry wine has a sweet personality and is rich but not cloying. Enjoy now through 2030

          Paso Robles AVA, California (96% Petite Sirah, 4% Malbec)
        • Stag's Leap Petite Sirah

          A bruiser, with concentrated blueberry, smoky meat and cracked pepper flavors that gather tension and tannins on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2030. 35,611 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:90 - Best 2023-2030)
        • BIN: 631
          $80.00
          Orin Swift Machete

          Dark and brooding, and while lacking some of the polish of previous vintages, this packs in plenty of power and richness, plus notes of blackberry, spice box and smoky tobacco. Finishes with big but refined tannins. Petite Sirah, Syrah and Grenache. Drink now through 2027. 22,000 cases made. — TF

          California AVA (Petite Sirah/Syrah) (WS:92 - Best from 2018-2027)
      • Malbec
        • BIN: 66
          $32.00
          Bodini Malbec

          Argentina
        • Gauchezco Estate Malbec

          This Malbec has an intense and lively deep red-purple color. Fruity notes of plum, raspberry, dry fig and raisins along with floral notes of violets. Complex and harmonious wine, with a soft and velvety entry, firm tannins and lovely juicy finish. Enjoy it with smoked and grilled meats and prepared spicy meats.

          Mendoza, Argentina
        • Agua de Piedra Malbec

          Argentina
        • BIN: 624
          $46.00
          Aguaribay Malbec

          A red of good intensity, the Aguaribay Malbec's intense aromas resemble ripe cherries and raspberries that combined with the slight vanilla, give elegance and fineness to this wine. On the palate, it appears soft and silky, with rounds tannins. It is a wine of a medium structure, thought for a short guard, because the freshness and smoothness are its major virtue.

          Mendoza, Argentina
        • Decero Remolinos Vineyard Malbec

          Offers dark cherry and plum flavors that are fleshy and filled with tannic power. Minerally midpalate, with a finish that is loaded with baker's chocolate accents.

          Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina (WS:90 - Best from 2020-2024)
        • Susana Balbo Signature Malbec

          Beautiful deep violet color with exploding aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and violets framed by hints of oak and mint. The wonderful aromas are mirrored on the palate, and they are joined by ripe plum fruit and a hint of toasty vanilla, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of mint on the finish. This is a ripe and rich style of wine, reigning in the fruit and focusing it into a long finish. A wine that truly struggles between its fun and serious side. This is what Malbec is all about. 95% Malbec, 5% Cabernet.

          Uco Valle, Mendoza, Argentina (WS:90 - Best from 2019-2024)
        • BIN: 616
          $54.00
          Elqui Malbec

          Jammy blackberry and blueberry aromas come with notes of cardamom and Middle Eastern spices. On the palate, herb-infused black fruit flavors and unusually floral for a Malbec. Finishes with nice balance, length and bright acidity.

          Elqui Valley, Chile
        • BIN: 548
          $56.00
          Mendel Malbec

          Loamy notes accent the dried cherry and coffee flavors. Offers a toasty finish, with iodine hints.

          Mendoza, Argentina
        • Mi Terruno Mayacaba Malbec

          Aroma: perfectly ripe red fruits. A wide variety of aromas of oak wood are noticeable as well; vanilla, smoke, toasted and spicy. Mouth: Concentrated, expressive and appetizing. silky tannins that give way to a torrent of sensations on the palate, with a long and convincing finish.

          Mendoza, Argentina
        • Catena Zapata Alta Malbec

          Well-structured and juicy, with dark cherry and plum tart flavors that feature firm tannins and acidity. The spicy finish offers baker's chocolate notes and peppery hints. Drink now through 2024. 13,500 cases made, 3,500 cases imported.

          Mendoza, Argentina (WS:91 - Best from 2022-2024)
      • Spanish Reds
        • BIN: 427
          $36.00
          Cune Rioja Crianza

          Crisp acidy defines the cherry, currant and orange peel flavors in this inviting, medium-bodied red, with wild herb, spice and tea details combining on the finish. Drink now through 2027

          Rioja, Spain (WS:89 Best from 2021-2027)
        • Viridiana Ribera del Duero

          Ribera del Duero, Spain
        • BIN: 424
          $46.00
          Can Blau Montsant

          Cherry, cocoa and raspberry notes are matched with mountain herb and spice elements in this concentrated red. Supple tannins give texture through the peppery finish. Cariñena, Syrah and Garnacha. Drink now through 2027.

          Montsant DO, Spain
        • Aster Ribera del Duero Crianza

          Intense, deep, dark-cherry red; clean and bright. The still glass evinces penetrating aromas, with outstanding balsamic, spicy notes of fine wood. After swirling, these lead to intense notes of dark forest berries —ripe blueberries and blackberries— against a background of black pepper, liquorice, cloves and roasted coffee. Broad structure, balanced acidity and elegant, fine, ripe tannins. Aftertaste with spicy notes of wood, cloves and black pepper. Pairing

          Ribera del Duero DO, Spain - 100% Tinta del Pais
        • Bodegas Sentencia El Bosque Habitado

          Primarily Bobal, with smaller complements of Syrah and Garnacha, aged for 6 months in neutral French oak. Minimal intervention and a short aging

          Valencia, Spain (60% Bobal / 30% Syrah / 10% Garnacha)
        • Bodegas Olarra Cero Anon Gran Reserva Rioja

          Cedar and sandalwood notes mingle with flavors of cherry, tobacco, forest floor and licorice in this savory red. Polished and balanced, harmonious and deep. Drink now through 2025.

          Rioja, Spain (WS:92 - Best from 2019-2025)
        • Remelluri Lindes de Remelluri Vinedos de Labastida Rioja

          C

          Rioja, Spain (95% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha
        • Juan Gil Jumilla Blue Label

          Intense cherry red with garnet sparkles in the glass, and intense aromas including highlights of black fruit over roasted notes and a lightly balsamic and spicy base. Fine and aromatic on the palate. Light, unctuous and very flavorsome, sensation of black fruits that harmonize with fine roasted touches. Round tannins and good acidity. Structured and very elegant. The wine will evolve over 2-3 years and drink well for many thereafter.

          Jumilla, Spain - Monastrell/Cabernet/Syrah
        • Can Blau Mas de Can Blau

          This plush red delivers mouthfilling flavors of blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, mineral and baking spices, with full, integrated tannins and balsamic acidity. Bold and expressive, in the modern style, but remains focused. Drink now through 2022. 900 cases made, 500 cases imported. — TM

          Montsant DO, Spain (WS:90 - Best from 2015-2022)
        • Aster

          Thick and smooth, this red shows black pepper, tobacco and espresso notes around a core of plum and loamy earth flavors. Muscular tannins and balsamic acidity contribute to the brooding character. Decant. Best from 2020 through 2035. 4,583 cases made. — TM

          Ribera Del Duero DO, Spain (WS:92 - Best from 2020-2035) 100% Tinta del Pais - Decant
        • R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva

          This red remains fresh and juicy, featuring cherry, berry and licorice flavors mingling with smoke, coffee and mineral notes. Light, firm tannins and orange peel acidity keep this balanced. Drink now through 2021. 18,333 cases made, 4,800 cases imported. — TM

          Rioja, Spain (WS:92 Best 2019-2021)
      • Italian Reds
        • Tuscany
        • Banfi Centine Toscana Red Blend

          A mix of earth, cherry and plum marks this light-bodied red, which is direct and balanced. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. Intense ruby red color. Fragrant aromas, with dark fruit and floral nuances. Medium-bodied palate, with black cherry and plum flavors and hints of spice.

          Toscana IGT, Italy
        • Roccamura Sangiovese Toscana

          Toscana IGT, Italy
        • San Felice Chianti Classico

          Open and fluid, this red evokes blackberry and blueberry fruit, framed by earth and underbrush notes. There's a solid structure, with bright acidity in tandem with dusty tannins. Sangiovese, Colorino and Pugnitello. Best from 2023 through 2030. 33,300 cases made, 11,400 cases imported. — BS

          Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:90 - Best from 2023-2030)
        • Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico

          A lithe, focused red, revealing cherry, strawberry and smoke flavors. This finishes on the crisp side, yet stays balanced. Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah

          Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:90 - Best from 2023-2026)
        • IL Borro Pian Di Nova

          Though luscious and concentrated, this red is also light on its feet. Flavors of plum, blackberry, boysenberry and fruitcake abound, accented by iron and spice notes, with a hint of wild herbs. Firm tannins line the finish, yet this reveals fine harmony and a lingering aftertaste. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Best from 2025 through 2037. 5,830 cases made.

          Toscana IGT, Italy (Super Tuscan) (WS:93 - Best from 2025-2037)
        • BIN: 614
          $60.00
          Banfi Belnero

          Black currant, blackberry, violet and licorice flavors mark this dense, balanced, fruity red, which leaves a grip of dusty tannins on the lingering finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2027. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.

          Toscana IGT, Italy (WS:90 - Best from 2023-2027)
        • Querceto di Castellina Gran Selezione Sei Chianti Classico

          A contemporary style, this red wraps cherry, plum and tarry earth flavors in a cloak of spicy, resinous oak. Feels a little overwhelmed by the oak today, revealing a firm, tannic finish. Needs time. Best from 2022 through 2033. 700 cases made, 350 cases imported. — BS

          Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:90 - Best from 2022-2033)
        • IL Molino Do Grace Chianti II Classico Margone Gran Selezione

          A core of sweet, ripe fruit grabs your attention, featuring cherry, plum, leather, earth and spice notes. Powerful, with burly tannins. The long aftertaste echoes the fruit, earth and spice elements. Best from 2021 through 2035. 2,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

          Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:94 - Best from 2019-2035)
        • Mocali Brunello di Montalcino

          A dense, slightly rustic red, with burly tannins dominating plum, cherry, tamarind paste, earth and iron flavors. Manages to show fruit under those broad shoulders and isn't overly astringent, so give this a few years to integrate (or decant now). Best from 2026 through 2042. 4,200 cases made, 1,600 cases imported.

          Tuscany, Italy (WS:90 - Best 2026-2042)
        • Camigliano Brunello do Montalcino

          Ripe and opulent, boasting macerated cherry, plum, eucalyptus and iron flavors matched to a muscular structure. Shows beefy tannins that take over on the finish, yet this feels balanced, with a beam of cherry persisting through the conclusion. Best from 2026 through 2043. 16,000 cases made, 3,250 cases imported.

          Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:92 - Best from 2026-2043)
        • Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto

          A lively, fluid red, displaying cherry, black currant, cedar, iron and spice aromas and flavors. Taut and balanced, with a slightly reserved finish today. Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%). Drink 2022 through 2028. 17,500 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.

          Toscana IGT, Italy (WS:90 - Best from 2022-2028)
        • Banfi Brunello di Montalcino

          A textbook Brunello, mingling cherry and berry fruit with bitter almond, iron, sanguine and tobacco notes. Well-structured and harmonious, this should rein in the tannins with a few years of aging. Best from 2020 through 2033. 8,000 cases imported.

          Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:93 - Best from 2020-2033)
        • Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino

          A fluid style, with pure cherry, raspberry and floral notes emanating from the vibrant structure. Leather, tobacco, spice and mineral details add depth as this unfolds into a long, expansive finish. The tannins are solid and integrated. Best from 2020 through 2035. 4,000 cases made. — BS

          Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:93 - Best from 2020-2035)
        • BIN: 519
          $160.00
          Petrolo Galatrona

          Big and fleshy, with loads of blackberry, dark chocolate, olive and vanilla character. Full and chewy, with beautiful ripe fruit and quality tannins. This is juicy. Layered, dense and beautiful. A Merlot for the cellar. Best after 2012. 1,250 cases made, 450 cases imported. —

          Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy (WS:96 - Best after 2012) - 100% Merlot
        • Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

          An enticing version, whose vibrant character sets the pace for fresh black cherry, blackberry, iron and tobacco, with a frame of oak spice. Round and solidly built, this persists with lingering accents of fruit, mineral and spice. Best from 2024 through 2048. 800 cases made, 300 cases imported. — BS

          Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:98 - Best 2024-2048)
        • Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

          A rich and intense style, this exhibits flavors of vanilla, toast and black cherry wrapped in stern tannins. A bit gruff overall, showing just a hint of the elegance and finesse on the lengthy finish. Needs some time. Best from 2019 through 2032. 18,000 cases made. –BS

          Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy (WS:93 - Best from 2019-2032)
        • Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

          A rich, black cherry– and black currant–flavored red, accented by cedar, wild herb and spice notes, this is supple and vibrant, with a lingering aftertaste of fruit and an emerging mineral element. Firms up nicely on the finish. Hard to keep from enjoying this now, but it will develop well with age. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2021 through 2043. 17,200 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. — BS

          Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy (WS:97 - Best from 2021-2043) - 85% Cab/15% Cab Franc
        • Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

          Refined and complex, this red is all about finesse and restraint, starting out with floral and black currant flavors that build steadily on the palate, with olive, cedar, tobacco and spice notes adding detail as this lingers on the terrific finish. Needs five to seven years to fully emerge. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2045. 25,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. — BS

          Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy (WS:96 - Best from 2025-2045) - 85% Cab/15% Cab Franc
        • Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

          Supple and beautifully defined, with black cherry, black currant and blackberry fruit augmented by tobacco, iron and thyme. Firmly structured, tightening up as this lingers with an aftertaste of dark fruit, graphite and spice. Shows a sense of elegance as well as power and intensity. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2024 through 2045. 25,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.

          Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy (WS:98 - Best from 2024-2045)
        • Tenuta San Guido Sassocaia

          Rich yet elegant, laced with black cherry, blackberry, cedar, mineral and oak spice aromas and flavors, this resonant red builds to a long, detailed aftertaste. Shows great balance, with vibrant acidity and refined tannins, yet this should benefit from a few more years of aging. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2045. 23,750 cases made, 5,250 cases imported.

          Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, Tuscany, Italy (WS:98 - Best 2026-2045)
        • Piedmont
        • Paitin Barbera d' Alba Serra

          Sleek, this red displays focused flavors of black cherry, blueberry and earth. Defined by its bracing acidity, it leaves a tangy finish. Drink now. 1,350 cases made. — BS

          Piedmont, Italy (WS:88 Best in 2021) 100% Barbera
        • Azelia Nebbiolo Langhe

          Shows fine intensity, which drives the cherry, raspberry, floral and licorice flavors. Reveals a mineral note as this plays out on the long, refreshing finish. Drink now through 2028. 800 cases made, 240 cases imported.

          Piedmont, Italy (WS:90 Best 2020-2025)
        • BIN: 541
          $60.00
          Rizzi Barbaresco

          This elegant red shows a sawdust hint accenting its cherry and underbrush flavors. Balanced on the firm, compact side, with a lean finish. Best from 2014 through 2024. 1,200 cases made. — BS

          Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy (WS:88 - Best from 2014-2024)
        • BIN: 638
          $64.00
          Franco Serra Barolo

          Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
        • BIN: 528
          $76.00
          Terzetto Barolo

          Intense aromas of licorice, violets and tobacco. Full bodied and dry with sweet berry flavors and hints of leather and spices all framed by ripe, robust tannins and gentle acidity.

          Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
        • Produttori del Barbaresco

          Cherry, tar and menthol flavors mark this rich, silky red. Even more expansive on the palate, building to a long, complex aftertaste. Beautifully balanced, this picks up a minerally accent on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2038. 25,000 cases made, 7,500 cases imported. — BS

          Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2038)
        • Orlando Abrigo Vigna Montersino Barbaresco

          Ruby-red, with a rich, complex bouquet hinting at vanilla and red fruit, together with sweet and spicy elements resulting from the wood. Smooth at first on the palate, the big tannins then make it slightly harder, with excellent ageing potential.

          Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy (WS:93 - Best after 2011)
        • Azienda Agricola Pugnane Barolo DOCG

          Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
        • Paolo Scavino Barolo Ravera

          This is all about purity of cherry and raspberry fruit, with hints of rose, mineral and wild underbrush. Very firmly structured, showing terrific balance and a long, energetic finish. Very sleek and graceful. Best from 2023 through 2045. 500 cases made, 150 cases imported. — BS

          Piedmont, Italy (WS:95 Best 2023-2045)
        • BIN: 485
          $108.00
          Elio Altare Barolo

          Aromatic and expressive, displaying macerated cherry, licorice and rose flavors, with hints of leather. Elegant, pure and well-structured, showing great balance and finesse. The finish echoes the fruit and adds a mineral element. Best from 2018 through 2033. 833 cases made. — BS

          Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy (WS:93 - Best from 2018-2033)
        • La Spinetta Vingeto Garretti Barolo

          A little smoky reduction gives way to ripe raspberry, leather and spice flavors. Supple, yet firmly structured, with refined tannins on the finish. Should be enjoyable on the early side. Best from 2016 through 2028. 800 cases made. — BS

          Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy (WS:93 - Best from 2016-2028)
        • Other Italy
        • BIN: 623
          $32.00
          Moletto Raboso

          Wine of character, not overly tannic with a soft-sweet wood and non-intrusive. It 's true that the wood, of its aging in oak barrels, is an optional become an integral part of the wine making it complete and fully balanced.

          Paive DOC, Treviso Province - Veneto Region, Italy
        • Corte Armano Valpolicella Ripasso

          Intense red garnet color. Rich fruit-laden aromas. Full warm flavors expand in the mouth, marked by a luscious, sliky texture.

          Veneto, Italy
        • Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

          Long and creamy, this compact, concentrated, full-bodied red swathes supple tannins in a cloak of sun-dried cherry and date fruit flavors, with aromatic hints of candied orange peel and eucalyptus and a minerally underpinning that echoes on the finish.

          Amarone Della Valpolicella DOC, Veneto, Italy
        • BIN: 473
          $113.00
          Allegrini Amarone

          A rich hint of tarry smoke on the nose is more subtle on the palate in this harmonious red, underscoring an expressive range of black cherry, dried fig, espresso and the loamy earth and herb aromatics of a forest floor. Tangy citrus peel acidity and fine-grained tannins provide fine definition through to the lightly chewy finish. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta. Drink now through 2030. 12,000 cases made, 1,300 cases imported. — AN

          Amarone Della Valpolicella DOC, Veneto, Italy (WS:93 - Best from 2021-2030)
      • French Reds
        • Bordeaux
        • Chateau Moulin de Bernat Bordeaux

          Dark ruby, oaky on a floral background, red ripe and black berries. (90% Merlot/10% Cabernet)

          Bordeaux AOC, France
        • Chateau de Francs Les Cerisiers Francs Cotes de Bordeaux

          This solid red shows balanced structure, with firm tannins and bright acidity, carrying black cherry, loam and smoke flavors with a light herbaceousness. A bit rustic in character, but focused and fresh.

          Bordeaux AOC, France
        • BIN: 318
          $50.00
          Chateau Marjosse

          Direct, with plum and blackberry notes backed by a rounded finish that has a touch of sweet tobacco in it. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Drink now. 12,500 cases made.

          Bordeaux AOC, France (WS:87 - Merlot/Cabernet/Cab Franc/Malbec)
        • Chateau Hourtin-Ducasse

          Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France
        • Chateau Lynch Bages Echo de Lynch

          A textbook Pauillac, with a mix of gently steeped red and black currant fruit infused liberally with savory, bay leaf and tobacco notes. A racy graphite edge supports the finish. Best from 2019 through 2027. — JM

          Pauillac AOC, Echo de Lynch, France (WS;89 - Best from 2019-2027)
        • BIN: 417
          $73.00
          Chateau Lafargue

          Pessac-Leognan AOC, France
        • BIN: 607
          $80.00
          Chateau Haut-Bergey

          Plump and juicy, with bramble-edged red currant and cherry paste flavors. Nice snap of licorice on the back end along with a touch of singed mesquite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Drink now through 2030. 5,833 cases made.

          Pessac-Leognan AOC, Bordeaux, France (WS:91 Best 2021-2030)
        • Cheateau Lagrange Les Fiefs de Lagrange

          Nicely focused, with a racy beam of cassis and dark plum fruit laced with violet and anise hints. Sleek finish has a tinge of singed wood at the very end. Approachable now. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink 2021 through 2028. 17,500 cases made. — JM

          Saint-Julien AOC, Bordeaux, France (WS:90 - Best 2021-2028)
        • BIN: 570
          $110.00
          Chateau Gloria

          Well-steeped plum, fig and boysenberry fruit is richly layered, supported by embedded brambly grip and backed by waves of ganache and sweet tobacco on the finish. This has plenty of energy to carry it in the cellar while it rounds into form. Best from 2023 through 2038. 18,333 cases made. — JM

          Saint-Julien AOC, France (WS:93 - Best from 2023-2038)
        • Chateau Fleur Cardinale

          Good brambly energy leads off here, with a mix of cassis, bitter cherry and plum puree flavors entwined with red licorice and floral notes. The juicy finish pulls everything together. Best from 2021 through 2034.

          St. Emilion AOC, France
        • BIN: 436
          $125.00
          Chateau Monbousquet

          Espresso crema and melted black licorice aromas give way to a lush range of cassis, plum reduction and blackberry confiture flavors that roll through with authority. Long finish is carried by a buried graphite note and hint of smoldering earth. An amped in style but if you like muscle and panache, you'll dig this. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2022 through 2038.

          St. Emilion AOC, France (WS:95 - Best from 2022-2038)
        • BIN: 487
          $125.00
          Chateau Talbot

          This has melded together nicely already, with a core of gently steeped plum, blackberry and anise flavors intertwined with light licorice snap and roasted apple wood notes. Focused and solid, but with a charming supple edge. Best from 2020 through 2030. 26,283 cases made. — JM

          St. Julien, 4th Growth, France (WS:92 - Best from 2020-2030)
        • BIN: 441
          $128.00
          Chateau d'Armailhac

          A textbook Pauillac, with a core of ripe cassis, cherry compote and blackberry fruit, spiked with iron, singed cedar and tobacco details that should emerge as this melds and softens. Best from 2015 through 2025. — JM

          Pauillac AOC, 5th Growth, France (WS:90 - Best from 2015-2025) 57% Cab/27% Merlot/13% Cab Franc
        • Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere

          A slightly high-pitched style, with a mix of red currant and raspberry fruit laced with rooibos tea and blood orange notes. A good snap of licorice adds weight on the finish, showing a flash of tar. Has sneaky depth and should evolve well in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2028. 10,000 cases made. — JM

          Pessac-Leognan AOC, Bordeaux, France (WS:92 - Best 2020-2028)
        • BIN: 447
          $140.00
          Chateau Clerc Milon

          Exhibits a solid core of crushed currant, blackberry and black cherry fruit, backed by refined tannins. The notes of roasted cedar and iron are well-buried for now. This should develop into a textbook Pauillac after some modest cellaring. Best from 2016 through 2026.

          Pauillac AOC, 5th Growth, France (WS:91 - Best from 2016-2026)
        • BIN: 970
          $140.00
          Chateau Gloria

          Fresh and energetic, with violet, licorice and cassis aromas and flavors spilling forth while bramble and graphite run underneath. Applewood streak gives the finish some spine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2035. — JM

          Saint-Julien AOC, France (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2035)
        • Chateau Branaire-Ducru

          The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with alluring ganache, anise and sweet tobacco notes throughout, all in a polished and balanced frame. A very classy red that isn't shy about its power but pushes its purity to the fore. Best from 2024 through 2039. 15,000 cases made. — JM

          Saint-Julien AOC, 4th Growth, France (WS:96 - Best from 2024-2039)
        • BIN: 488
          $165.00
          Chateau Lagrange

          A sleek, pure style, with violet and anise notes running in lockstep from the get-go, offering a beam of raspberry, blackberry and cassis flavors. Features a light tug of graphite through the finish, but this is relatively accessible already. Best from 2019 through 2028.

          Saint-Julien AOC, Bordeaux, France (WS:91 - Best 2019-2028)
        • BIN: 402
          $175.00
          Chateau Gruaud-Larose

          This has a serious graphite spine, along with beautiful beams of black currant, bitter plum and blackberry paste flavors. Dried anise, black tea and licorice snap notes lurk in the background. The finish is long and gilded with a violet accent. Best from 2021 through 2035. 13,343 cases made. — JM

          Saint-Julien AOC, 2nd Growth, France (WS:92 - Best from 2021-2035)
        • Domaine de Chevalier- Pessac Leognan

          This has drive and intensity, displaying lots of steeped currant, anise and blackberry coulis notes pushed by tar and briar flavors. The ample finish sports roasted juniper and iron accents, with nicely inlaid acidity to drive it all home. Should unwind nicely in the cellar. Best from 2015 through 2030. — JM

          Pessac-Leognan AOC, Bordeaux, France (WS:93 - Best from 2015-2030)
        • BIN: 526
          $210.00
          Chateau Pontet-Canet

          This delivers a notable menthol note, showing an ample core of well-steeped blackberry, plum and black currant fruit. A bright anise streak checks in on the back end, with a slightly loamy structure imparting a broad feel through the finish. Needs to pull together a bit more, but the fruit is there. Best from 2020 through 2030. — JM

          Pauillac AOC, 5th Growth, France (WS:93 - Best from 2020-2030)
        • Chateau Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild

          Very pure, with a gorgeous core of cassis and plum fruit infused with a bright anise note, all draped over a solid but rounded structure. Iron-edged grip pulls everything into tight focus, ending with a mouthwatering echo. Best from 2020 through 2030. — JM

          Pauillac AOC, 1st Growth, 2nd Wine (WS:92 Best from 2020-2030)
        • BIN: 518
          $245.00
          Chateau Lynch Bages

          This has an ample core of plum, fig and blackberry compote flavors, underlined liberally with graphite and smoldering tobacco notes. Fleshy and focused, with ample grip through the juniper- and tar-accented finish. Well-built. Best from 2023 through 2038. — JM

          Pauillac, 5th Growth, France (WS:94 - Best from 2023-2038)
        • BIN: 940
          $245.00
          Chateau Lynch Bages

          Vibrant, with a violet and cassis lead-in that then expands to include steeped black cherry and plum fruit as well as extra savory, iron and licorice root notes. Nice latent grip too, with a mouthwatering tug of earth at the very end. The fruit is so vibrant, it's a tease now, but there's structure here for the long haul, so be patient. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2040. — JM

          Pauillac AOC, 5th Growth, France (WS:97 - Best from 2025-2040)
        • BIN: 911
          $750.00
          Chateau Margaux

          This is about as alluring as it gets aromatically, with singed alder, juniper, bay and charcoal notes out front, hinting at power but turning beguiling as they flow into the core of steeped red currant, dried currant and black tea. The charcoal note makes an encore, with a lovely twinge of old-school character holding the finish. Always a great debate vis-à-vis the '90, but the slightly darker profile here gives this wine a lovely bit of extra drama.--Non-blind Château Margaux vertical (December 2013). Drink now through 2025. 25,000 cases made. — JM

          Margaux AOC, 1st Growth, France (WS:97 - Best from 2014-2025)
        • BIN: 927
          $750.00
          Chateau Haut-Brion

          This combines power and refinement, with a singed alder frame around a dense core of red and black currant, plum and blackberry fruit. Notes of bay, black tea and tar line the finish. Has a lovely, fine-grained feel that lets the dark, hefty fruit drape beautifully. The tobacco element hangs in the background. Sneakily long. Best from 2018 through 2030. 9,008 cases made. — JM

          Pessac-Leognan AOC, 1st Growth, France (WS:95 - Best from 2018-2030)
        • BIN: 916
          $950.00
          Chateau Margaux

          Shows a note of torréfaction typical of the vintage, but uses it to its advantage, coupling it with accents of ganache and dark tobacco leaf along with rich plum, currant and fig compote flavors. The finish is slightly firm, with alder and plum skin details, but this has pretty impressive composure considering the vintage.—Blind '01/'03/'05 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2017). Drink now through 2035. 10,833 cases made. — JM

          Margaux AOC, 1st Growth, France (WS:95 - Best from 2018-2035)
        • Burgundy
        • BIN: 613
          $64.00
          Chanson Marsannay

          An expression of dark cherry, blackberry, earth, tobacco and spice flavors. Rich and juicy, with a lingering aftertaste of tart cherry. Drink now through 2027. 400 cases imported. — BS

          Marsannay AOC, Cotes De Nuits, Burgundy, France (WS:90 - Best 2019-2027)
        • Louis Latour Marsannay Rouge

          Broad and luscious, this red features black cherry, boysenberry, mineral and spice aromas and flavors. It's concentrated and supple, yet well-built, with a spine of tannins and acidity emerging on the lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 7,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. — BS

          Marsannay AOC, Cote De Nuits, Burgundy, France
        • Chauvenet-Chopin Cotes De Nuits-Villages

          La robe est rouge grenat avec des reflets violet. Le vin est tendre et délicat, fruité avec des tanins souples, il est à déguster plutôt dans sa jeunesse (3 à 5 ans)

          Cotes De Nuits-Villages AOC, Burgundy, France
        • Domaine de la Vougeraie Pommard Les Petits Noizons

          Intense aromas of wild cherry and strawberry mark this supple red. Hints of flowers and Eastern spices augment the fruit that plays out on the vibrant finish. Best from 2021 through 2035. 411 cases made, 70 cases imported. — BS

          Pommard AOC, Burgundy, France (WS:90 - Best from 2021-2035)
        • Other France
        • Clos La Coutale Cahors

          Red currant and dried raspberry notes are highlighted by a tangy acidity in this tautly structured red. Herb, savory spice and earth details round out the finish. Drink now. 4,887 cases imported. — GS

          Cahors AOC, France (WS:85 - Drink now)
        • Domaine de la Bastide Blanche

          Bandol AOC, Provence, France
        • Rhone
        • Domaine Remejeanne Cotes du Rhone Monte Lune

          Bright Damson and cherry notes streak through here, with floral and savory threads lining the racy finish.

          Cotes du Rhone AOC, Southern Rhone, France
        • Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Vinsobres

          A bright violet note leads the way in this pure red, followed by slightly high-pitched cherry and red currant fruit. Notes of anise and fruitcake chime in on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 8,500 cases made. — JM

          Vinsobres AOC, Rhone, France (WS:88 - Drink now)
        • Domaine LaFond Lirac Roc-Epine

          A ripe, juicy style, with lots of plum paste and blackberry cobbler notes augmented by hints of licorice root and tar through the finish. Still a bit grippy, but should stretch out with modest cellaring. Drink now through 2021. 8,000 cases made. — JM

          Lirac AOC, Rhone, France (WS:90 - Best from 2016-2021)
        • Jean-Louis Chave Selection

          A generous, ripe red, with blackberry puree, sappy black licorice and violet notes that are round and supple on the palate. Gains balance from a refreshing beam of singed thyme and iron, while the finish is tied up nicely with firming, mesquite-tinged tannins. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2025

          Cotes du Rhone AOC, Rhone, France (WS:90 - Best to 2025))
        • Domaine de la Charbonniere Vacqueyras

          Mature, with singed cedar and sweet earth notes emerging from the core of lightly steeped kirsch and cherry fruit flavors. A cedar edge holds the slightly rustic finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2020. 1,175 cases made. — JM

          Vacqueyras AOC, Rhone, France (WS:88 - Best from 2017-2020)
        • E. Guigal Saint Joseph Rouge

          Inviting, with a core of warm raspberry, fig and blackberry compote flavors inlaid liberally with roasted apple wood and anise notes. Shows brambly grip through the finish. Best from 2020 through 2028. 18,300 cases made, 350 cases imported. — JM

          Rhone Valley AOC, Rhone, France (WS:93 - Best from 2020-2028)
        • Chateau Redortier Gigondas

          On the nose a complex and aromatic wine with notes of spices, licorice, crushed strawberry and toasted aromas. A fleshy wine with a note of restraint from the tannins. 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah

          Rhone Valley AOC, Rhone, France
        • Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

          This offers a core of warm plum sauce and cherry compote notes laced liberally with singed sandalwood, red tea and tobacco leaf flavors. Accents of perfumed fruit, singed chestnut and shiso leaf mark the old-school finish, with a lightly dusty structure. Best from 2023 through 2035. 7,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.

          Chateauneuf du pape, Southern Rhone, France (WS:94 - Best from 2023-2035)
        • Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape

          Perfumed and inviting, with high-toned red licorice, violet, spiced berry and plum, laced with white pepper and graphite shaving. Silky on the palate, this is a less weighty, more delicate style showing elegance. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Counoise. Drink now through 2030. 8,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.

          Chateauneuf du pape, Southern Rhone, France (WS:91 - Best 2023-2030)
        • E. Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape

          Show a slightly old school persona, with lots of singed alder, garrigue and leather accents leading the way, while the core of red currant and bitter cherry fruit follows from behind. The long finish has nice grain, with dried fruit and herb notes partnering until the end. Drink now through 2030. 18,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported.

          Chateauneuf du Pape AOC, Rhone, France (WS:91 - Best from 2021-2030)
        • Chateau de St.-Cosme Cote-Rotie

          Cotie-Rotie AOC, Northern Rhone Valley, France
        • E. Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde

          This is bright and high-pitched, with violet, rose petal and lavender notes leading off, followed by red currant and damson plum fruit flavors. They all give way steadily to sage, bay leaf and olive details through the finish, which delivers a cool and pleasantly herbaceous feel in the end. Drink now through 2030. 23,333 cases made. — JM

          Cote-Rotie AOC, Northern Rhone Valley, France (WS:92 - Best from 2018-2030)
        • E. Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde

          Still youthfully tight, with a core of steeped cherry, plum skin and fig paste flavors coiled up with lush singed vanilla bean and fruitcake notes. Offers a dense, sappy feel through the finish, as the woodsy note still needs to be soaked up fully. Worth cellaring. Best from 2017 through 2027. 600 cases imported. — JM

          Cote-Rotie AOC, Northern Rhone Valley, France (WS:92 - Best from 2017-2027)
        • Bosquet des Papes

          Offers a dense core of dark plum and fig fruit, coated with baker's chocolate and smoldering tobacco notes. The finish hints at chestnut, bay, tar and pepper flavors. Shows excellent range and character, but needs some time to knit together. Best from 2016 through 2028. 650 cases made. — JM

          Chateauneuf du Pape AOC, Rhone, France (WS:94 - Best from 2016-2028)
        • Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe

          Tightly coiled for now, with pepper, garrigue and briar notes wrapped around a core of steeped cherry, damson plum and blackberry fruit. Cedar and sandalwood accents line the finish, revealing a hint of blood orange. This needs some cellaring to unwind fully. Best from 2016 through 2026. 16,700 cases made, 4,400 cases imported. — JM

          Chateauneuf du Pape AOC, Rhone, France (WS:93 - Best 2016-2026)-65% Grenache/15% Mourvedre/15% Syrah
        • Domaine de la Mordoree Chateauneuf du Pape

          Ripe and mouthfilling in feel, with a core of juicy raspberry pâte de fruit and plum cake flavors kept lively by anise and violet notes. Delivers energetic, brambly structure through the finish. Best from 2017 through 2024. 583 cases made. — JM

          Chateauneuf-Du-Pape AOC, Rhone, France (WS:92 - Best from 2017-2024)
        • Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape

          A bright savory note leads off this red, followed quickly by sanguine and bay leaf accents, all melding nicely with the core of steeped blackberry, raspberry and plum fruit flavors as they move through the rich, licorice root–tinged finish. Best from 2022 through 2035. 1,000 cases imported.

          Chateauneuf du pape, Southern Rhone, France (WS:95 - Best from 2022-2035)
        • Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

          A very refined, silky style, with subtle bitter cherry, damson plum and raspberry coulis notes racing through, flanked by garrigue and sandalwood notes and ending with graceful rooibos tea and mineral threads. This offers understated luxury. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Best from 2022 through 2038. 2,000 cases made, 250 cases imported. — JM

          Chateauneuf du Pape AOC, Rhone, France (WS:96 - Best from 2022-2038)
      • Large Formats
    • White Wine
      • Chardonnay
        • Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay

          Vibrant minerality meets crisp white fruit flavors, with dried savory notes midpalate. The resonant finish offers citrus zest and chamomile accents. Drink now through 2024. 6,900 cases made.

          Alexander Valley AVA, CA (WS:92 - Best from 2019-2024)
        • Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay

          Sleek, spicy and well-structured, with fresh-cut green apple and lemon-lime flavors supported by crisp acidity. Rich and savory on the fresh finish. Drink now through 2023. 5,600 cases made.

          Carneros AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:90 - Best from 2019-2023)
        • Chateau Montelena Chardonnay

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best from 2020-2023)
        • BIN: 76
          $28.00
          Galaxy Chardonnay

          This wine is a soft gold color with bright aromas of Meyer lemon, pear, crisp green apple and spicy vanilla. Delicious flavors of Meyer lemon, ripe green apple and butterscotch. The texture is rich and round with a crisp finish.

          California
        • Toasted Head Chardonnay

          This Chardonnay has aromas of bourbon, butterscotch, white peach, and Asian pear. On the palate, creamy toast and peachy caramelized custard flavors are complemented by a clean, hot finish.

          California
        • Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay

          Offers juicy peach, apricot and pineapple flavors that are pure and appealing on a succulent frame, with a hint of honeysuckle lingering on the finish. Drink now.

          Livermore Valley AVA, California
        • Debonne Reserve Chardonnay

          Cold-fermented to preserve the wonderful green apple and pear aromas and flavors. American oak enhances light toasted vanilla & butterscotch flavors.

          Grand River Valley, Ohio
        • Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

          Fuji apple flavors are ripe and offer notes of nutmeg. The snappy finish has buttery accents.

          California
        • BIN: 246
          $40.00
          Diora Chardonnay

          Central Coast, Monterey AVA, California
        • Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay

          There are aromas of apple, pear, butterscotch, toasted oak and a little minerality in the glass. Great balance with a creamy mouth-feel. There are tropical notes and flavors of apple, pear and citrus in the glass with just a touch of acidity on the finish.

          Alexander Valley AVA,California
        • Domain Naturaliste Chardonnay

          Succulent, with peach and apricot flavors that give way to a juicy core of dried mango and Meyer lemon notes. The details dance around effortlessly, with fennel, cumin and white pepper accents lingering on the silky finish. Drink now through 2022. 1,423 cases made, 336 cases imported. — MW

          Margaret River, Australia (WS:92 Best from 2018-2022)
        • BIN: 242
          $44.00
          La Crema Chardonnay

          This wine opens with bright aromas of Meyer lemon and yellow apple, punctuated by hints of butterscotch and subtle floral notes. The palate adds flavors of juicy yellow plum, lemon curd and vanilla custard. Rich tropical tones and a lingering spice add richness and texture to the long, fresh finish.

          Sonoma Coast AVA, California (WS88)
        • Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay

          Aromas of Fuji apple, fresh roses, lime, lemon blossom and nectarine are complemented with touches of nougat, baking spices and Sonoma-Cutrer’s signature wet stone minerality. True to the Russian River Ranches style, the wine is elegant and balanced with a nice, bright acidity and a long focused structure. Crisp and zesty flavors of lemon drop, lime and grapefruit are accented with a nice barrel spice. A light, creamy mid-palate flows into a crisp, citrus acidity rounding out to a long and persistent finish.

          Sonoma Coast AVA, California
        • BIN: 224
          $54.00
          Ravines Chardonnay

          Finger Lakes, New York
        • Beringer Luminus Chardonnay

          Fruity, with freshly cut Golden Delicious apple flavors flanked by butter and pastry accents. Spicy finish. Drink now. 3,700 cases made. — KM

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:88)
        • Ferrari-Carano Napa Valley Carneros Reserve Chardonnay

          Rich and open-textured, with creamy nuances to ripe apple, pear and peach flavors. Plush finish is luscious spiced, with some buttery accents. Drink 2021 through 2023. 2,987 cases made. — KM

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:90 Best 2021-2023)
        • Bethel Heights Estate Chardonnay Eola-Amity Hills

          Sleek and handsomely structured, with expressive raspberry and red plum flavors laced with black tea, forest floor and hints of mineral, building tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. 5,262 cases made.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:93 - Best from 2023-2031)
        • Lingua Franca Avni Chardonnay

          Polished and elegantly layered with expressive Asian pear, jasmine flower and steely mineral accents that finish on a rich, vibrant note. Drink now through 2022. 2,000 cases made. — TF

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:92 - Best from 2020-2022)
        • BIN: 274
          $70.00
          Keenan Chardonnay

          The finished wine shows citrus, ripe pear and green apple in the nose. Hints of lush white peach are noticed as the wine opens up. The sur-lie aging has added richness and complexity, and a touch of toasty oak returns on the finish. Like all of Keenan’s wines, this Chardonnay is a food worthy wine whose crisp acidity and medium body will accompany a wide variety of cuisine.

          Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley AVA, California
        • BIN: 119
          $72.00
          Rombauer Chardonnay

          Supple and juicy, this opens with flavors of toasted brioche and graham cracker, along with creamy vanilla nougat grace notes, complementing the core of plump peach, melon, candied orange peel and apricot preserves, backed by accents of clove and toasted cardamom. Drink now.

          Carneros AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:91)
        • Lewis Cellars Napa Chardonnay

          Rich and creamy, with buttery overtones to the nutmeg, salted hazelnut and praline notes, with ripe peach, apricot and melon flavors at the core. Despite the richness, fresh acidity keeps this wine light on its feet. Drink now. 1,800 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:92)
        • BIN: 250
          $135.00
          Sea Smoke Chardonnay

          An elegant Chardonnay with aromas of orange zest, ripe melon and honeysuckle. Complemented by mango and a slight nuttiness in the focused mid-palate and the refreshing cool climate acidity of our estate vineyard. The grapes for this wine come from loamy, well-drained soils on our estate vineyard. Dijon and Wente clones are fermented in stainless steel as well as in French oak foudres and demi-muids. This is an elegant chardonnay with a focused mid-palate and the refreshing cool climate acidity characteristic of Sea Smoke Vineyard.

          Santa Rita Hills AVA, California
        • Un-Oaked Chardonnay
        • Chehalem INOX Chardonnay

          A dynamic white, with spirited lemon and lime flavors that sail on the crisp, vibrant and steely finish.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
        • Viberti Giovanni Piedmont DOC Chardonnay

          Shows fine purity, evoking apple, peach, citrus and stone flavors. Balanced and subtle, yet remains persistent, with a finish of grapefruit peel and stone notes.

          Piedmont, Italy
        • Domaine Jean-Louis Mothe Chablis

          Green apple, mineral, and flint aromas with a slight grapefruit note. Full bodied with ripe fruit, steely minerality and crisp acidity. An elegant, refreshing wine

          Chablis AOC, Burgundy, France
        • Vignoble Dampt Chablis Tradition

          Chablis AOC, Burgundy, France
        • Chateau de la Cree Les Tourelles Premier Cru Chardonnay

          Thickly textured, evoking toasty oak, this offers macerated apricot and peach flavors at the core. A little heavy handed, with a heady butterscotch-accented finish. Drink now. 4,400 cases made, 3,400 cases imported. — BS

          Montagny, Burgundy, France (WS:86 - Best from 2020-2023)
        • Domain Pinson Freres Chablis Mont-de-Milieu

          Bordering on floral in aroma and flavor, this white is ripe and open, with green plum, apple and a hint of almond. Finishes up briskly, with a tactile feel and excellent length. Drink now through 2026.

          Chablis AOC, Burgundy, France
      • Pinot Grigio/Gris
      • Sauvignon Blanc
        • Tres Palacios Sauvignon Blanc

          Maipo Valley, Chile
        • Sunday Mountain Sauvignon Blanc

          Vibrant, featuring intense, succulent mango, lemon meringue and orange sherbet flavors. Shows torque on the finish, with zingy acidity weaving in and out. Drink now. 1,800 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. — MW

          Marlborough, New Zealand
        • Greg Norman Sauvignon Blanc

          Offers peach, melon and apricot flavors that are supple and fleshy, with details of spice, white tea, lemon blossom and dried ginger that add complexity and elegance. Reveals juicy acidity and a long, expressive finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.

          Marlborough, New Zealand (WS:91)
        • Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc

          Pear, lemon and yuzu flavors are precise and fresh in this white, with plenty of focus to the accents of lemon verbena and vetiver. Offers hints of toasted green tea and dried ginger on the crisp finish. Drink now. 35,000 cases made, 13,000 cases imported.

          Marlborough, New Zealand (WS:91)
        • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

          Light straw with yellow and green hues. Aromas of citrus and tropical fruits backed by characteristic herbaceous notes for which Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is renowned. An exuberant wine brimming with juicy acidity and fruit sweetness, providing a balanced flavour profile. The finish is fresh, zesty, and lingering.

          Marlborough, New Zealand
        • Invivo Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough X, Sarah Jessica Parker

          Leaps out of the glass with vivid aromas of passion fruit, pineapple and guava, with accents of sea salt, lime zest, ginger and white pepper minerality. Shows extra verve on the finish, with details of green tea and lemongrass. Drink now. 96,000 cases made, 30,000 cases imported.

          Marlborough, New Zealand (WS:93 - Drink now)
        • G.L. Delaille Salvard Sauvignon Blanc

          Leans more towards the citrusy and mineral side of this staple Loire variety. Lime, grapefruit and lovely floral notes are at the heart of this can't miss charming French white.

          Loire, France (100% Sauvignon Blanc)
        • Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

          Intense and fresh, with green apple, dried pineapple, candied ginger and lemon curd flavors that show a hint of ripe melon, followed by details of lemon verbena on the finish. Drink now.

          Marlborough, New Zealand (WS:93)
        • Trione Sauvignon Blanc

          Sonoma AVA, California
        • Materra Sauvignon Blanc

          It is bursting with layers of tropical fruit: pineapple, lychee, kiwi and mango. Across the palate, its candied lemon note and limestoney minerality are very appealing. The acidity is quite zingy and makes for a juicy, well structured and mouthwatering Sauvignon Blanc.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Serge Laporte Sancerre Les Boursicottes

          A fresh, piercing style, with savory, chive and flint notes that are finely tuned, stretching out through the mouthwatering finish.

          Sancerre AOC, Loire Valley, France
        • Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc

          Lush and expressive, with plenty of concentration to the mix of mango, lemon curd and litsea oil flavors. Details of dried pineapple, candied ginger and crystalized orange zest add complexity and aromatics on the long finish. Drink now. 35,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported.

          Marlborough, New Zealand (WS:94)
        • Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

          This white offers a complex mix of lime sherbet, makrut lime leaf, lemon curd and orange blossom flavors that are fragrant and complex on a fleshy, succulent frame, with notes of nectarine and ripe Crenshaw melon. Harmonious, with a fresh thread of acidity on the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made. — MW

          Russian River Valley AVA, California (WS:94)
        • Joseph Mellot Cuvee Pierre Etienne Sancerre Blanc

          This shows the start of a lovely maturation process, with brioche and marzipan notes amid the lush, creamy palate of Bosc pear, quince and honeysuckle flavors, yet vibrant acidity and a minerally underpinning help this retain a youthful quality. Showing beautifully now and should hold for a while yet. For fans of the style. Drink now through 2026. 400 cases made.

          Sancerre, Loire, France
        • Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc

          Powerful, with a succulent, fragrant mix of peach, grilled lemon and pineapple flavors that show details of lemon verbena, lemon balm, beeswax, orange blossoms and litsea oil. Seamless and harmonious all the way through the long, impressive finish. Drink now. 4,640 cases made.

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94)
        • Double Diamond Sauvignon Blanc

          The nose is fresh and inviting with notes of green apple, melon, white peach, and citrus zest enveloped by delicate hints of fresh leafy herbs, such as Thai basil and mint. The palate mirrors this freshness and is balanced with notes of pithy stone fruit and grapefruit. Its structure shows length and layers, roundness and raciness, leaving you with a lingering saline finish.

          Napa Valley AVA, California
        • Illumination Sauvignon Blanc, by Quintessa

          We approach Illumination with the same care and attention as we do Quintessa, with the aim of capturing the best qualities of our grapes and crafting a wine of harmony and balance. Illumination is alive with aromatic complexity, beautiful texture and bright fruit flavors. This is an incredible vintage and the perfect summer wine that pairs with a variety of appetizers and seafood.” —Rebekah Wineburg, Quintessa and Illumination Winemaker

          Napa/Sonoma County AVA, California
      • Riesling
        • Gee Whiz Tram Driver Riesling

          South Australia
        • Frisk

          This zippy Riesling is floral and weighted, with notes of lime sorbet, rose petals, and a hint of fennel. With its racy verve, subtle complexity and just a tinge of sweetness, it's a perfect companion for both sweet and spicy dishes...or, simply on its own. Refreshingly complex on the palate, it will make you wonder how you emptied your glass so quickly - and have you reaching for another.

          Victoria, Australia
        • Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling

          Crushed minerals run through the heart of this pure and satisfying Riesling. The aromas of white peach, lime leaves, Linden tree, and crushed stone echo in the palate with a long, fresh finish.

          Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA, Washington
        • Strub J & HA Soil to Soul Riesling Kabinett

          Rich and well-crafted, with apple pastry and green peach flavors that are wrapped in effusive savory notes. The airy finish is filled with dried mint and tropical accents, as well as plenty of creaminess. Drink now through 2022. 150 cases imported.

          Rheinhessen, Germany
        • Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve

          The nose is fine and presents a great aromatic richness with notes of sweet spices (cinnamon, cardamom) and exotic fruits( mango, papaya, and guava). On the palate, it shows a great complexity: supple and ample, with persistence on spicy and mango flavours.

          Alsace, France
        • Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett

          This off-dry version is supple yet still crisp, with acidity that frames the lovely apricot, melon and peach blossom accents that build richness on the long finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.

          Mosel, Germany
        • Chateau St. Michelle/Dr Loosen Eroica Riesling

          A succulent and refreshing white, offering nectarine, apricot and honeysuckle accents that finish with a crisp lift. Drink now.

          Columbia Valley AVA, Washington (WS:90)
        • Max Ferd Richter Brauneberg Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese

          Creamy and lush-tasting, with concentrated flavors of baked apple and pear tart flush with notes of savory herb and spice. The finish powers through, with honey cream and fennel accents. Drink 2016 through 2028. 500 cases made.

          Brauneberg Juffer Sonnenuhr, Mosel, Germany (WS:91 - Best from 2016-2028)
        • Dry Riesling
        • Ravines Dry Riesling

          Ravines own unique style of Riesling, an elegant, dry style with delicate, complex aromatics, and a distinct minerality and vibrant acidity. The gentle extraction methods allow the cool-climate character to shine. The nose displays white flower notes, citrus, white peach and apple aromas as well as a distinct minerality. On the palate, the Finger Lakes acidic backbone provides great focus, liveliness. The agine on the fine lees has resulted in a gentle round texture supporting the floral and mienral elements of this Riesling. A long, clean finish promises a bright evolution of this wine.

          Finger Lakes AVA, New York
        • BIN: 228
          $46.00
          Brooks Dry Riesling

          Incredibly elegant aromas of jasmine and lemon with tart notes of kiwi and pear skin on the palate.

          Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
      • Moscato
      • Rosé
      • Specialty Whites
        • BIN: 78
          $28.00
          Galaxy White Zinfandel

          Beautiful rose pink color, fruit-forward with just enough sweetness. Aromas of fresh, ripe strawberries, zesty lime, and watermelon. Juicy, refreshing flavors of strawberry, watermelon and lime. Bright acidity, round mouthfeel with a lively, clean finish.

          California
        • The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc

          Intensely fresh and fruity wine with tropical flavors and the signature Chenin hint of honey

          Western Cape, South Africa
        • BIN: 267
          $34.00
          El Coto Blanco

          A light, crisp white, with a smoky underpinning and hints of yellow apple, melon and honeysuckle.

          Rioja, Spain (93% Viura, 4% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Verdejo)
        • Scaia Garganega-Chardonnay Tenuta Sant'Antonio

          Aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits such as grapefruit, orange, pineapple, pear and mango and a light touch of banana. Fresh on the palate with bountiful acidity. Well-balanced softness and tang make it both inviting and intriguing.

          Veneto, Italy
        • BIN: 130
          $42.00
          Alpha Zeta Soave

          A crisp, light-bodied Soave, with hints of green melon, stone and pickled ginger.

          Veneto, Italy
        • E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Blanc

          Floral and bright, with ripe cantaloupe, honeysuckle and nectarine flavors that are succulent and generous. Reveals chamomile and salted almond notes that add intrigue on the tasty finish. Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc. Drink now. 40,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported.

          Cotes du Rhone, France (WS:89)
        • BIN: 252
          $46.00
          Clarendelle Blanc

          Starts out delicious, round and rich on the palate, balanced out by wonderful minerality. The overall impression is of a fruity, powerful wine with notes of lemon and fresh pineapple, enhanced by a rich, velvety mouthfeel and a slightly toasty, silky texture. The long aftertaste showcases the complexity of this wine, with ripe fruit notes following through to the finish. These modern wines boast high acidity, conferring good tension and length on the palate. All in all, a gourmet, refined wine with a great deal of elegance.

          Bordeaux AOC, France (43% Sauvignon Blanc, 32% Semillon, 25% Muscadelle)
        • BIN: 222
          $48.00
          La Cana Albarino

          Shows a creamy texture that carries focused flavors of poached apricot and tangerine fruit, lemon-infused pastry cream and accents of dried tarragon and pink peppercorn. A lithe white, well-knit and lightly mouthwatering, with a salty undertow driving the lingering finish. Drink now through 2026. 23,000 cases made, 20,000 cases imported.

          Rias Baixas DO, Spain (WS:91 - Drink now)
        • Catena Zapata White Clay

          Shows generous mineral and citrus notes, with details of white peach folding in on a smooth frame but with enough acidity to keep the core flavors intact through the finish. Sémillon and Chenin Blanc. Drink now. 7,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported.

          Mendoza, Argentina (WS:88) Semillon/Chenin Blanc
        • Champalou Vouvray Les Fondraux

          Fondraux are our semi-dry balance. They always contain residual sugars which offer a tasty and concentrated starter. The register of white flowers stands out, offering a balance combining freshness, roundness, minerality and liveliness.

          Loire, France (Chenin Blanc)
        • Bergh Gruner Veltliner

          Klassik, Berg, Niederosterreich, Austria
        • Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc

          Fragrant and detailed, with pretty orange blossom, peach and candied ginger flavors that race along a snappy, refreshing finish. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier and Marsanne. Drink now. 1,069 cases made.

          Paso Robles AVA, California (WS:92 - Drink now)
      • Sparkling
        • Champagne
        • Remi Leroy Brut Champagne

          Rich spicy nose with white fruits and pepper. Balanced with good structure and a creamy mousse. A long fresh finish.

          France (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier)
        • BIN: 310
          $90.00
          Ayala Brut Majeur

          There's a firm, chalky edge to this minerally Champagne, and mouthwatering flavors of candied lemon peel, green apple, crystallized honey and biscuit. This has an elegant texture and an overall sense of style.

          Champagne AOC, France (WS:92 - Drink now)
        • Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Shape

          Lemon oil, smoke and thyme aromatics lace the poached pear, toasted brioche and dried apricot flavors in this balanced Champagne, with crunchy mousse and a creamy finish. Drink now.

          Champagne, France
        • Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut

          A crisp Champagne, with a fine, lacy mousse and a pretty, finely meshed range of flavors, showing hints of crushed cherry, toasted almond, fleur de sel and pink grapefruit pith, followed by a smoke-tinged finish.

          Champagne, France (WS:91)
        • Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV

          Champagne AOC, France
        • BIN: 308
          $105.00
          Veuve Clicquot Brut NV

          Lively, with tangy acidity and a zesty mousse, this aperitif-style Champagne shows notes of mandarin orange, blackberry, toast and a touch of pastry cream. Subtle, smoke-tinged finish. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Drink now.

          Champagne AOC, France (WS:90)
        • Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose NV

          A bright, balanced rosé, with a pleasing touch of viscosity to the creamy mousse as this carries a delicate range of baked strawberry, toast point, mandarin orange peel and candied ginger flavors. Reveals hints of oyster shell and smoke on the finish. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Drink now.

          Champagne AOC, France (WS:91)
        • BIN: 306
          $110.00
          Vilmart & Cie Cuvee Brut

          Toasty hints of brioche, coffee liqueur and vanilla bean on the nose are more subtle on the palate of this plush-textured Champagne, where flavors of persimmon, yellow peach, blanched almond and Mandarin orange peel are underscored by minerally saline and chalk. Shows lovely balance and length. Disgorged July 2018. Drink now through 2026. — AN

          Champagne, France (WS:93 Best 2022-2028)
        • Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut

          A golden color, distinctive of black grape varieties. Very fine bubbles. On the nose, it has a beautiful aromatic complexity, ripe fruit and spicy aromas, with hints of roasted apples, apple compote and peaches. On the palate, there is a subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity. The bubbles are like velvet. Flavors of pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.

          Champagne AOC, France
        • Collet Espirit Couture Brut

          Our masterpiece reveals a delicious exuberance of fruity aromas such as subtle notes peach skin and yellow plum. The texture is silky, infinitely smooth and the finish is rare.

          Champagne AOC, France (50% Pinot Noir/40% Chardonnay/10% Pinot Meunier)
        • Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque

          An elegant Champagne, with a creamy, finely meshed range of pastry cream, yellow apple and pear, almond biscotti, elderflower and preserved lemon flavors. Shows a rich underpinning of toast and smoke, with a frame of bright, delicate acidity. Long, plush finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now through 2034.

          Champagne, France (WS:94 - Best from 2023 to 2034)
        • Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Brut

          Vivid acidity and a chalky underpinning make a crystalline frame for finely detailed notes of ripe melon, mandarin orange, toasted brioche and candied ginger in this harmonious Champagne, which is expressive and expansive on the palate, but with a sense of finesse and restraint. Long and creamy on the mineral-laced finish. Drink now through 2037.

          Champagne AOC, France (WS:96 - Best from 2022-2037)
        • Other Sparkling
        • BIN: 1010
          $35.00
          Martini & Rossi

          NV Asti DOCG, Italy
        • BIN: 301
          $35.00
          Zonin Prosecco

          Very well-balanced and appealing, with the extremely delicate almond note that is typical of Prosecco.

          Veneto DOC, Italy
        • Victorine de Chastenay Cremant de Bourgogne Rose

          Bright acidity enlivens flavors of white cherry and blood orange zest set on the creamy palate of this refreshing sparkling rosé.

          Bourgogne Burgundy, France
        • BIN: 1005
          $46.00
          Domaine Chandon Brut

          Creamy, loaded with lively apple, yeast roll and spice flavors that linger on the plush finish.

          California (WS:89)
        • BIN: 302
          $62.00
          Roederer Estate Brut

          Anderson Valley, California
        • Pitars Prosecco Doc Millesimato Brut Blue

          Fresh and smooth with a harmonic finish. Light straw yellow. Pleasantly fruity with hints of golden apple and white flowers.

          Veneto, Italy
        • Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs

          Handsomely structured, with appealing apple and citrus flavors highlighted by yeast roll and spice notes. Expands on the polished finish. Drink now. The 2020 Blanc de Blancs has captivating aromas of Granny Smith apple, tangerine and lemon-lime, complemented with layers of apple custard and apple tart. Flavors of fresh grapefruit, white peach, and golden apple anchor the palate, which follows with hints of ginger and vanilla chiffon. This bottlings finish is crisp, refreshing, and mouthwatering, in the long-established Schramsberg tradition. - Winemakers Sean Thompson, Jessica Koga and Hugh Davies

          Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:90)
    • Dessert Wines
      • Dessert Wines
      • Porto
        • BIN: 404
          $54.00
          Grahams LBV Port

          Portugal
        • Dow Late Bottled Port

          Solid, with a polished set of violet, plum cake, blackberry reduction and ganache flavors cruising through and an echo of Black Forest cake lingering on the finish. This would do nicely in a decanter over a weekend. Drink now through 2027.

          Portugal (WS:92 - Best from 2022-2027)
        • BIN: 952
          $72.00
          Dow's 10 Year Tawny Port

          A plump and rich style, with buckwheat, cinnamon, fruitcake and mulled plum notes nicely melded together. Offers a round, open finish. Shows a bit more oomph than range, but very tasty. Drink now. 12,000 cases made, 3,200 cases imported.

          NV, Portugal (WS:90)
        • BIN: 953
          $112.00
          Dow's 20 Year Tawny Port

          A juicy, up-front style, with hazelnut, raisin, cinnamon and dried cherry notes that are flattering through the gently sweet finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.

          NV, Portugal (WS:92)
        • Quinta Do Noval Vintage Port

          Juicy and muscular, with a ball of plum paste, warmed fig compote and black currant reduction flavors that need time to unwind. Ample graphite- and bramble-accented grip underscores the fruit on the finish, while a ganache note finds room to strut its stuff in the end. Should be one of the longer-lived wines of the vintage. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Cão, Sousão and Tinta Roriz. Best from 2030 through 2055. 1,600 cases made, 490 cases imported. — JM

          Portugal (WS:97 - Best from 2030-2055)
  • Wine By The Glass
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Hall Cabernet Sauvignon

        Leads with a light cedar edge, followed quickly by relatively open-knit red currant and damson plum fruit flavors. Shows a light savory edge on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 41,000 cases made.

        Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:90 - Best from 2022-2030)
      • Galaxy Cabernet Sauvignon

        Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and caramel. Juicy flavors of plum, blackberry, and caramel. A well-balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with good acidity, soft tannins, and a long finish.

        California
      • Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet

        An elegant version, with firm earthy notes to the star anise, green cardamom and cigar box spiciness, backed by a touch of Dutch cocoa powder. Reveals spiced plum, cassis and kirsch flavors that are plump and velvety, with a long finish. Drink 2020 through 2030. 7,000 cases imported.

        Coonawarra Valley, Australia (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2030)
      • Substance Cabernet Sauvignon

        A vibrant red, easygoing and snappy, with black cherry, licorice and dusky spice flavors. Drink now through 2026.

        Columbia Valley AVA, Washington (WS:89 Best from 2021-2026)
      • Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon (1L)

        Deep ruby in color, the Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon expresses aromas of fresh black currants and cherries accompanied by subtle smoky notes and dried spices. On the palate, this lavish powerful wine is layered with juicy blackberry, ripe cherry, vanilla bean and brown butter. It’s full-bodied and rich, balanced by a touch of bright acidity and firm polished tannins.

        Paso Robles AVA, California
      • Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

        A crowd-pleaser, with boysenberry and açaí berry fruit flavors streaming through, while a silky but persistent structure carries this through the chocolate-framed finish. Caressing in feel, with a subtle savory echo at the very end. Drink now through 2033. 141,348 cases made.

        Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:91 - Best 2022-2033)
    • Chardonnay
      • BIN: 76
        $7.00
        Galaxy Chardonnay

        This wine is a soft gold color with bright aromas of Meyer lemon, pear, crisp green apple and spicy vanilla. Delicious flavors of Meyer lemon, ripe green apple and butterscotch. The texture is rich and round with a crisp finish.

        California
      • Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay

        There are aromas of apple, pear, butterscotch, toasted oak and a little minerality in the glass. Great balance with a creamy mouth-feel. There are tropical notes and flavors of apple, pear and citrus in the glass with just a touch of acidity on the finish.

        Alexander Valley AVA,California
      • BIN: 119
        $18.00
        Rombauer Chardonnay

        Supple and juicy, this opens with flavors of toasted brioche and graham cracker, along with creamy vanilla nougat grace notes, complementing the core of plump peach, melon, candied orange peel and apricot preserves, backed by accents of clove and toasted cardamom. Drink now.

        Carneros AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:91)
    • Dessert Wines
    • French Reds
      • Chateau Haut-Bergey

        Plump and juicy, with bramble-edged red currant and cherry paste flavors. Nice snap of licorice on the back end along with a touch of singed mesquite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Drink now through 2030. 5,833 cases made.

        Pessac-Leognan AOC, Bordeaux, France (WS:91 Best 2021-2030)
      • Louis Latour Marsannay Rouge

        Broad and luscious, this red features black cherry, boysenberry, mineral and spice aromas and flavors. It's concentrated and supple, yet well-built, with a spine of tannins and acidity emerging on the lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 7,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. — BS

        Marsannay AOC, Cote De Nuits, Burgundy, France
    • Italian Reds
      • Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico

        A lithe, focused red, revealing cherry, strawberry and smoke flavors. This finishes on the crisp side, yet stays balanced. Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah

        Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:90 - Best from 2023-2026)
    • Malbec
      • Gauchezco Estate Malbec

        This Malbec has an intense and lively deep red-purple color. Fruity notes of plum, raspberry, dry fig and raisins along with floral notes of violets. Complex and harmonious wine, with a soft and velvety entry, firm tannins and lovely juicy finish. Enjoy it with smoked and grilled meats and prepared spicy meats.

        Mendoza, Argentina
    • Merlot
      • BIN: 72
        $7.00
        Galaxy Merlot

        Our Merlot has a bright ruby color with aromas of juicy, ripe, red cherry, dried herbs and vanilla spice. On the palate, it has good acidity and firm tannins, with flavors of cherry and blueberry leading to a long, lingering finish.

        California
    • Moscato
    • Pinot Grigio/Gris
      • Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio

        Straw yellow in color with lemon highlights, this Pinot Grigio is youthful and lively. On the nose, this wine has aromas of citrus, white flowers, pears, apples, and meadow grass. Up-front citrus flavors give way to stony minerality and a crisp finish.

        Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Italy
    • Pinot Noir
    • Porto
      • Dow's 20 Year Tawny Port

        A juicy, up-front style, with hazelnut, raisin, cinnamon and dried cherry notes that are flattering through the gently sweet finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.

        NV, Portugal (WS:92)
      • Dow's 10 Year Tawny Port

        A plump and rich style, with buckwheat, cinnamon, fruitcake and mulled plum notes nicely melded together. Offers a round, open finish. Shows a bit more oomph than range, but very tasty. Drink now. 12,000 cases made, 3,200 cases imported.

        NV, Portugal (WS:90)
      • Dow Late Bottled Port

        Solid, with a polished set of violet, plum cake, blackberry reduction and ganache flavors cruising through and an echo of Black Forest cake lingering on the finish. This would do nicely in a decanter over a weekend. Drink now through 2027.

        Portugal (WS:92 - Best from 2022-2027)
    • Red Blends
      • Montes Twins Red Blend

        It is a perfumed wine, with elegant aromas of ripe black fruit recalling fig and blackcurrant, typical of the Cabernet Sauvignon from this area. The Syrah makes its presence felt with delicate aromas of sweet spices and leather that heighten the character. Fresh and juicy on the palate, due in no small part to the percentage of Tempranillo in the blend. The Carmenère lends smooth, round tannins for a light sweet sensation that lingers on its pleasing finish.

        Colchagua Valley, Chile (35% Cab, 30% Syrah, 25% Carmenere, 10% Tempranillo)
      • BIN: 71
        $7.00
        Galaxy Red Blend

        Napa Valley AVA, California
      • Slo Down Wines

        Bursting with intense red fruit on the nose. Massive entry with blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, and spice with a long, smooth finish. Concentrated and complex with flavors that will continue to be teased out.

        California AVA
      • Materra Right Bank Merlot Blend

        The slightly cooler temperatures of the Oak Knoll District have gained acclaim for producing some of Napa Valley’s most refined Merlots. With its lush and captivating aromas, medium body texture, and long lasting finish, this wine is a prime example. Notes of cranberry and licorice charm your senses as they mesh together to create an attractive candy aroma. On the palate, white pepper characteristics layer over the combination of red fruit, and dark chocolate flavors. Finely grained tannins create a dry finish, adding structure and sophistication to this elegant, estate grown Merlot-based blend.

        Napa Valley AVA, California (Merlot/Cabernet Blend)
    • Riesling
      • Frisk

        This zippy Riesling is floral and weighted, with notes of lime sorbet, rose petals, and a hint of fennel. With its racy verve, subtle complexity and just a tinge of sweetness, it's a perfect companion for both sweet and spicy dishes...or, simply on its own. Refreshingly complex on the palate, it will make you wonder how you emptied your glass so quickly - and have you reaching for another.

        Victoria, Australia
      • Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve

        The nose is fine and presents a great aromatic richness with notes of sweet spices (cinnamon, cardamom) and exotic fruits( mango, papaya, and guava). On the palate, it shows a great complexity: supple and ample, with persistence on spicy and mango flavours.

        Alsace, France
      • Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett

        This off-dry version is supple yet still crisp, with acidity that frames the lovely apricot, melon and peach blossom accents that build richness on the long finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.

        Mosel, Germany
    • Rosé
    • Sauvignon Blanc
      • Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc

        Pear, lemon and yuzu flavors are precise and fresh in this white, with plenty of focus to the accents of lemon verbena and vetiver. Offers hints of toasted green tea and dried ginger on the crisp finish. Drink now. 35,000 cases made, 13,000 cases imported.

        Marlborough, New Zealand (WS:91)
    • Syrah/Shiraz
      • Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz

        Plump fruit flavors of cherry and plum are drizzled with chocolate and vanilla cream notes on a supple, soft frame. Cocoa and clove notes add complexity on the finish. Drink now. 43,928 cases made, 11,565 cases imported.

        South Australia (WS:89)
    • Spanish Reds
    • Sparkling
      • Martini & Rossi Asti (187ml)

        Martini is one of the largest and best producers of Asti; sweet, delicate flavors of melon, peach, apple and grapefruit.

        Asti DOCG, Italy
      • BIN: 1004
        $14.00
        Canella Prosecco (187ml)

        Brilliant straw yellow with fine, persistent perlage, fruity aromas of peach, apple, pear and citrus fruit, the palate gracefully balances zingy acidity and a subtle hint of sweetness, richness and silky-smooth texture.

        Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore DOC, Italy
      • Domaine Chandon Brut Classic NV (187ml)

        Classic balance typifies this refreshingly soft, yet dry wine. The wine delivers complex apple and pear characteristics accented by citrus spice over notes of almond and caramel in the bouquet. When you taste brut classic, look for nutty flavors with hints of brioche that build to a refreshingly dry finish.

        California
    • Specialty Whites
      • BIN: 252
        $0.00
        Clarendelle Blanc

        Starts out delicious, round and rich on the palate, balanced out by wonderful minerality. The overall impression is of a fruity, powerful wine with notes of lemon and fresh pineapple, enhanced by a rich, velvety mouthfeel and a slightly toasty, silky texture. The long aftertaste showcases the complexity of this wine, with ripe fruit notes following through to the finish. These modern wines boast high acidity, conferring good tension and length on the palate. All in all, a gourmet, refined wine with a great deal of elegance.

        Bordeaux AOC, France (43% Sauvignon Blanc, 32% Semillon, 25% Muscadelle)
      • E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Blanc

        Floral and bright, with ripe cantaloupe, honeysuckle and nectarine flavors that are succulent and generous. Reveals chamomile and salted almond notes that add intrigue on the tasty finish. Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc. Drink now. 40,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported.

        Cotes du Rhone, France (WS:89)
      • Galaxy White Zinfandel

        Beautiful rose pink color, fruit-forward with just enough sweetness. Aromas of fresh, ripe strawberries, zesty lime, and watermelon. Juicy, refreshing flavors of strawberry, watermelon and lime. Bright acidity, round mouthfeel with a lively, clean finish.

        California
    • Zinfandel
  • Our Top Picks
    • Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

      Intense and fresh, with green apple, dried pineapple, candied ginger and lemon curd flavors that show a hint of ripe melon, followed by details of lemon verbena on the finish. Drink now.

      Marlborough, New Zealand (WS:93)
    • Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc

      Lush and expressive, with plenty of concentration to the mix of mango, lemon curd and litsea oil flavors. Details of dried pineapple, candied ginger and crystalized orange zest add complexity and aromatics on the long finish. Drink now. 35,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported.

      Marlborough, New Zealand (WS:94)
    • Illumination Sauvignon Blanc, by Quintessa

      We approach Illumination with the same care and attention as we do Quintessa, with the aim of capturing the best qualities of our grapes and crafting a wine of harmony and balance. Illumination is alive with aromatic complexity, beautiful texture and bright fruit flavors. This is an incredible vintage and the perfect summer wine that pairs with a variety of appetizers and seafood.” —Rebekah Wineburg, Quintessa and Illumination Winemaker

      Napa/Sonoma County AVA, California
    • Invivo Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough X, Sarah Jessica Parker

      Leaps out of the glass with vivid aromas of passion fruit, pineapple and guava, with accents of sea salt, lime zest, ginger and white pepper minerality. Shows extra verve on the finish, with details of green tea and lemongrass. Drink now. 96,000 cases made, 30,000 cases imported.

      Marlborough, New Zealand (WS:93 - Drink now)
    • Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

      This white offers a complex mix of lime sherbet, makrut lime leaf, lemon curd and orange blossom flavors that are fragrant and complex on a fleshy, succulent frame, with notes of nectarine and ripe Crenshaw melon. Harmonious, with a fresh thread of acidity on the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made. — MW

      Russian River Valley AVA, California (WS:94)
    • Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc

      Powerful, with a succulent, fragrant mix of peach, grilled lemon and pineapple flavors that show details of lemon verbena, lemon balm, beeswax, orange blossoms and litsea oil. Seamless and harmonious all the way through the long, impressive finish. Drink now. 4,640 cases made.

      Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94)
    • Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc

      Fragrant and detailed, with pretty orange blossom, peach and candied ginger flavors that race along a snappy, refreshing finish. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier and Marsanne. Drink now. 1,069 cases made.

      Paso Robles AVA, California (WS:92 - Drink now)
    • BIN: 222
      $48.00
      La Cana Albarino

      Shows a creamy texture that carries focused flavors of poached apricot and tangerine fruit, lemon-infused pastry cream and accents of dried tarragon and pink peppercorn. A lithe white, well-knit and lightly mouthwatering, with a salty undertow driving the lingering finish. Drink now through 2026. 23,000 cases made, 20,000 cases imported.

      Rias Baixas DO, Spain (WS:91 - Drink now)
    • Burly Simpkins Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

      A striking balance of fruit, and a thick viscous mouthfeel, the 2021 Burly Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a remarkable wine that will provide years of enjoyment. Aromas of cassis and blackberries meld seamlessly with notes of chocolate, and anise. The rich, plush mouthfeel elegantly transforms into sweetness by supple tannins and lovely oak integration. A wonderful mineral note shines through the whole experience. Layered, complex, and lingering, a true wine-drinking experience. Wonderful now, this wine will still benefit from further bottle aging reaching its peak in 5 to 7 years but drinkable for 10 years.

      Coombville, Napa, California
    • Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon

      Super lush and polished in feel, with creamy-textured açaí, mulberry and cassis notes gliding through slowly. Laced with alluring hints of violet, iris and anise, this offers a melted licorice note on the finish, but the fruit wins out easily. Drink now through 2037. 13,363 cases made.

      Stags Leap District AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:94 - Best from 2024-2037)
    • Covert Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

      Dynamic, textured and impeccably balanced, the 2019 vintage of the Covert Black Label Cabernet is an irresistible celebration of Coombsville. While it offers enjoyment for many more years, this fragrant, richly-fruited wine is already wonderfully silky and satisfying – the perfect bottle to open while your single-vineyard Covert Cabernets age in the cellar.

      Napa Valley AVA, California
    • Diamond Creek Red Rick Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon

      Shows wild blackberry and blueberry compote, along with streaks of warm earth, singed alder and smoldering cast iron. Densely layered through the finish, with a chaparral hint peeking in. This will need some time to stretch out fully. Best from 2024 through 2040. 629 cases made.

      Red Rock Terrace, Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best from 2024-2040)
    • Don Melchor Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

      This standout red offers svelte entry but quickly accelerates to a rich and well-structured palate, built around flavors of black cherry, plum and baking spices that never waver, gaining dimension from fresh mineral acidity and subtle loam and bay leaf nuances. Ends with rich, well-integrated and mouthcoating tannins as well as hints of cocoa. Drink now through 2028. 11,500 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.

      Puente Alto Vineyard, Maipo Valley, Chile (WS:94 - Best from 2022-2028)
    • Lapis Luna Cabernet Sauvignon

      Crimson in the glass with aromas of dark chocolate, cherry and a hint of roasted coffee. Rich and full textured on the palate with profound dark fruit. The finish brings succulent tannins and is long reaching, sticking with you until the next sip.

      Lodi AVA, California (100% Cabernet)
    • Long Shadows

      Refined and keenly structured, with expressive blackberry, mocha and dusky spices that take on tension toward broad-shouldered tannins. Drink now through 2030. 3,840 cases made.

      Columbia Valley AVA, Washington (WS:93 - Best 2023-2030)
    • McPrice Myers Bull by the Horns Cabernet Sauvignon

      Soft-edged, but focused, with gently mulled plum and black cherry fruit, caressed with a singed vanilla note on the finish. Drink now through 2022. 2,500 cases made. — JM

      Paso Robles AVA, California
    • Meadowcroft Cabernet Sauvignon

      Brambly blackberry and dried cranberry with notes of sage and eucalyptus on the nose, this intense and complex cabernet sauvignon shows remarkable balance. Opulent flavors of leather, cigar box, and blackberry dominate the long, expressive mouthfeel with richly integrated tannins on the finish.

      Dry Creek Valley AVA, California
    • Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

      A sleek, refined style, with ample density to the core of cassis, plum and dark cherry compote notes but without overt muscle or heft, picking up light cedar, alder and savory accents along the way. Shows a subtle iron twinge at the very end. Best from 2023 through 2035.

      Yontville AVA, Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 Best from 2023-2035)
    • Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet

      An elegant version, with firm earthy notes to the star anise, green cardamom and cigar box spiciness, backed by a touch of Dutch cocoa powder. Reveals spiced plum, cassis and kirsch flavors that are plump and velvety, with a long finish. Drink 2020 through 2030. 7,000 cases imported.

      Coonawarra Valley, Australia (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2030)
    • Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

      Throws off some pretty gorgeous aromas of violet, anise and sweet bay leaf, with a core of ripe, streamlined boysenberry and blackberry pâte de fruit flavors following closely. The finish has a racy graphite edge, while the fruit and aromas just spill through. Approachable now, too. Drink now through 2034. 13,500 cases made.

      Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California (WS:94 - Best from 2022-2034)
    • Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Medalla Real

      This offers a svelte blend of dried red fruit and berry flavors that show fresh, minerally focus, followed by notes of white pepper and cooking spices on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 27,500 cases made, 100 cases imported.

      Maipo Valley, Chile (WS:89 - Best 2021-2023)
    • Schrader Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

      Packs in generous steeped plum, boysenberry and mulberry flavors backed by a broad swath of roasted alder and bittersweet cocoa. Brimming with dense fruit, and is squarely in the not-shy style. The long finish has a serious loamy tug, too. Best from 2023 through 2035. 10,000 cases made.

      Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:94 - Best from 2023-2035)
    • Spottswoode Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon

      There's a well-endowed core of warmed cassis and steeped plum fruit here, splashed with a sassafras note and backed by roasted applewood and melted black licorice on the finish. Rich in feel throughout. Best from 2022 through 2034.

      St. Helena, Napa Valley AVA, California (WS:93 - Best from 2022-2034)
    • Wade Cellars Three by Wade Napa Cabernet

      The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a medium to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that displays generous notes of dark fruit, black currants, graphite, and tobacco. This is a classically-styled Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that was built to over-deliver.

      Napa Valley AVA, California
    • Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape

      A bright savory note leads off this red, followed quickly by sanguine and bay leaf accents, all melding nicely with the core of steeped blackberry, raspberry and plum fruit flavors as they move through the rich, licorice root–tinged finish. Best from 2022 through 2035. 1,000 cases imported.

      Chateauneuf du pape, Southern Rhone, France (WS:95 - Best from 2022-2035)
    • Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere

      A slightly high-pitched style, with a mix of red currant and raspberry fruit laced with rooibos tea and blood orange notes. A good snap of licorice adds weight on the finish, showing a flash of tar. Has sneaky depth and should evolve well in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2028. 10,000 cases made. — JM

      Pessac-Leognan AOC, Bordeaux, France (WS:92 - Best 2020-2028)
    • BIN: 436
      $125.00
      Chateau Monbousquet

      Espresso crema and melted black licorice aromas give way to a lush range of cassis, plum reduction and blackberry confiture flavors that roll through with authority. Long finish is carried by a buried graphite note and hint of smoldering earth. An amped in style but if you like muscle and panache, you'll dig this. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2022 through 2038.

      St. Emilion AOC, France (WS:95 - Best from 2022-2038)
    • BIN: 473
      $113.00
      Allegrini Amarone

      A rich hint of tarry smoke on the nose is more subtle on the palate in this harmonious red, underscoring an expressive range of black cherry, dried fig, espresso and the loamy earth and herb aromatics of a forest floor. Tangy citrus peel acidity and fine-grained tannins provide fine definition through to the lightly chewy finish. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta. Drink now through 2030. 12,000 cases made, 1,300 cases imported. — AN

      Amarone Della Valpolicella DOC, Veneto, Italy (WS:93 - Best from 2021-2030)
    • IL Borro Pian Di Nova

      Though luscious and concentrated, this red is also light on its feet. Flavors of plum, blackberry, boysenberry and fruitcake abound, accented by iron and spice notes, with a hint of wild herbs. Firm tannins line the finish, yet this reveals fine harmony and a lingering aftertaste. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Best from 2025 through 2037. 5,830 cases made.

      Toscana IGT, Italy (Super Tuscan) (WS:93 - Best from 2025-2037)
    • IL Molino Do Grace Chianti II Classico Margone Gran Selezione

      A core of sweet, ripe fruit grabs your attention, featuring cherry, plum, leather, earth and spice notes. Powerful, with burly tannins. The long aftertaste echoes the fruit, earth and spice elements. Best from 2021 through 2035. 2,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

      Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:94 - Best from 2019-2035)
    • Mocali Brunello di Montalcino

      A dense, slightly rustic red, with burly tannins dominating plum, cherry, tamarind paste, earth and iron flavors. Manages to show fruit under those broad shoulders and isn't overly astringent, so give this a few years to integrate (or decant now). Best from 2026 through 2042. 4,200 cases made, 1,600 cases imported.

      Tuscany, Italy (WS:90 - Best 2026-2042)
    • San Felice Chianti Classico

      Open and fluid, this red evokes blackberry and blueberry fruit, framed by earth and underbrush notes. There's a solid structure, with bright acidity in tandem with dusty tannins. Sangiovese, Colorino and Pugnitello. Best from 2023 through 2030. 33,300 cases made, 11,400 cases imported. — BS

      Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (WS:90 - Best from 2023-2030)
    • Criss Cross Estate Petite Sirah

      Excellent density and richness, with intense blueberry, blackberry and plum fruit staying bold and upfront on the palate. It rounds itself nicely in the nish.

      Clarksburg, California
    • Domaine Serene Evanstad Reserve Pinot Noir

      A handsome red, with deep flavors and structure, offering blueberry and cherry flavors that are laced with forest floor and dusky spices as this moves toward firm tannins. Drink now through 2031. 8,095 cases made.

      Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:92 - Best 2024-2031)
    • Dusky Goose Rambeaux Pinot Noir

      Sophisticated & approachable in its youth. Aromas of black cherry, cedar box, and black tea, dark fruit complements the baking spices Well balanced with minerality, smooth tannins and a rich finish Cases Produced - 554

      Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
    • Lingua Franca The Plow Pinot Noir

      Graceful in its complexity and elegantly expressive, offering lithe raspberry and cherry flavors that are laced with a hint of crushed stone and black tea that build tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2029. 650 cases made. — TF

      Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:94 Best 2021-2029)
    • Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir

      Concentrated red currant, plum and raspberry flavors are finely articulated, with ample hot stone and cooking spice notes. Crunchy acidity on the finish features accents of dried thyme.

      Russian River AVA, California
    • Planet Oregon Pinot Noir

      This Pinot layers in the complexity and tension, showing accents of raspberry and cherry that are laced with dusky spice and black tea. Drink now through 2028. 16,000 cases made. — TF

      Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon
    • Roco Gravel Road Pinot Noir

      Sleek and lively, with snappy raspberry, cherry and dusky spice flavors that glide on the long, vibrant finish. Drink now through 2031. 15,789 cases made.

      Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (WS:92 - Best from 2024-2031)
    • Sea Smoke Pinot Noir

      Ten is named for the ten Pinot Noir clones found on our estate vineyard. Our most masculine wine, it is brooding and intense, with firm, mature tannins and a long, velvety finish. Ten is not for the faint-of-heart and has been known, on occasion, to convert even the most fanatic Cabernet lover. A brooding and intense wine. The aromas begin with notes of black cherry, tuberose and fig, then a myriad of savory spices, and a hint of jasmine. Firm, mature tannins—evidence of Ten’s ageability—are followed by a long, velvety finish.

      Santa Rita Hills AVA, California (100% Pinot Noir)
    • Bedrock Heritage Red Blend

      Bold and brooding, this Zin-based blend is a cornucopia of aromas and flavors, with deep blackberry, smoky anise, black pepper, clove and other dusky spice notes that build tension and structure toward broad-shouldered tannins. Hands off for now. Zinfandel, Carignan and Mataro. Best from 2024 through 2032. 800 cases made.

      Sonoma Valley AVA, California (WS:94 Best 2024-2032) Zinfandel, Carignan and Mataro
    • Materra Right Bank Merlot Blend

      The slightly cooler temperatures of the Oak Knoll District have gained acclaim for producing some of Napa Valley’s most refined Merlots. With its lush and captivating aromas, medium body texture, and long lasting finish, this wine is a prime example. Notes of cranberry and licorice charm your senses as they mesh together to create an attractive candy aroma. On the palate, white pepper characteristics layer over the combination of red fruit, and dark chocolate flavors. Finely grained tannins create a dry finish, adding structure and sophistication to this elegant, estate grown Merlot-based blend.

      Napa Valley AVA, California (Merlot/Cabernet Blend)
    • Montes Twins Red Blend

      It is a perfumed wine, with elegant aromas of ripe black fruit recalling fig and blackcurrant, typical of the Cabernet Sauvignon from this area. The Syrah makes its presence felt with delicate aromas of sweet spices and leather that heighten the character. Fresh and juicy on the palate, due in no small part to the percentage of Tempranillo in the blend. The Carmenère lends smooth, round tannins for a light sweet sensation that lingers on its pleasing finish.

      Colchagua Valley, Chile (35% Cab, 30% Syrah, 25% Carmenere, 10% Tempranillo)
    • BIN: 401
      $145.00
      Pasxa Syrah

      Boasting notes of crushed boysenberries, dusty country road, bacon fat, wet stones, grilled grapefruit peel, and dried flowers. A lustrous mouthfeel, sweet tannins, and perfect acidity levels complete the wine that I highly recommend.

      River Rock Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington
    • Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet/Shiraz Blend

      Rich, dense and succulent, with dark chocolate, black walnut liqueur, mocha and chocolate-covered maraschino cherry flavors that ooze generously on a plush frame. Accents of singed palo santo, tobacco leaf, black olive and baking spices linger on the long, expressive finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Drink now through 2037. 9,330 cases imported.

      South Australia (WS:94 - Best from 2024-2037) 51% Cab/49% Shiraz
    • Square Nail Red Blend

      Napa Valley AVA, California (56% Malbec / 44% Petite Verdot)
    • First Drop Mother's Milk Shiraz

      A compelling red on a juicy, fresh frame, with smooth, polished tannins and fresh pomegranate and maraschino cherry flavors at the core, showing details of milk chocolate, nutmeg and white peppercorn, plus an appealing hint of toasted herbs and fresh earth. Reveals tannins that firm up on the finish, which packs a spicy kick. Drink now through 2033. 25,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.

      Barossa Valley, Australia (WS:92 - Best from 2023-2033)
    • BIN: 637
      $94.00
      Lewis Alec's Blend

      Densely complex and expressive, with dark berry, smoky cracked pepper and cardamom flavors that build power toward big, powerful tannins. Syrah, Merlot and Petite Sirah. Best from 2020 through 2026. 1,100 cases made. — TF

      Napa Valley AVA, CA (WS:93 - Best from 2020-2026) -61% Syrah/38% Merlot/1% Petite Sirah
    • Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz

      A succulent, juicy red, with huckleberry, plump blackberry and blueberry preserves that show hints of salted dark chocolate, dried violet and cardamom. Beyond the generous fruit flavors is a structure of polished tannins, with hints of palo santo, dried herbs and tobacco, adding depth and intrigue on the finish. Drink now through 2046. 3,600 cases made, 1,980 cases imported. — MW

      McClaren Valle, Australia (WS:94 - Best from 2021-2046)
    • Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz

      Ripe blackberry, blueberry and framboise flavors are plump and balanced, with notes of rosemary, sage, black walnut liqueur, Dutch cocoa powder and dried violet, followed by wonderfully velvety tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2045. 9,054 cases imported.

      Kalimna Vineyard, South Australia (WS:93 - Best from 2021-2045)
    • Shafer Relentless (Syrah blend)

      A deeply structured blend that combines power with richness. Aromas of blackberry and crushed rock open to layered, complex flavors of black cherry, espresso and smoky cracked pepper. Tannins are big but fleshy. Syrah and Petite Sirah. Best from 2017 through 2028. 3,300 cases made. — TF

      Stag's Leap District, Napa Valley AVA, CA (WS:94 - Best from 2015-2028) -89% Syrah/11% Petite Sirah
    • Torbreck Woodcutters Shiraz

      Full of freshness and bright youthful fruits, the 2018 vintage brings an opulence and class to the wines. Aromatic plum and raspberries with freshness and balance, the wine has a round central core of red fruit that gives way to a complex mid-palate full of cassis, dark cherry, spice and vanilla. While offering immense pleasure in its youth, the 2018 Woodcutter’s - Shiraz will certainly develop into an impressive wine with a few more years in the cellar

      Barossa Valley, Australia
    • Bodegas Olarra Cero Anon Gran Reserva Rioja

      Cedar and sandalwood notes mingle with flavors of cherry, tobacco, forest floor and licorice in this savory red. Polished and balanced, harmonious and deep. Drink now through 2025.

      Rioja, Spain (WS:92 - Best from 2019-2025)
    • BIN: 427
      $36.00
      Cune Rioja Crianza

      Crisp acidy defines the cherry, currant and orange peel flavors in this inviting, medium-bodied red, with wild herb, spice and tea details combining on the finish. Drink now through 2027

      Rioja, Spain (WS:89 Best from 2021-2027)
    • Juan Gil Jumilla Blue Label

      Intense cherry red with garnet sparkles in the glass, and intense aromas including highlights of black fruit over roasted notes and a lightly balsamic and spicy base. Fine and aromatic on the palate. Light, unctuous and very flavorsome, sensation of black fruits that harmonize with fine roasted touches. Round tannins and good acidity. Structured and very elegant. The wine will evolve over 2-3 years and drink well for many thereafter.

      Jumilla, Spain - Monastrell/Cabernet/Syrah
    • Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel

      Wiry and briary, with medium-bodied blackberry, smoky meat and pepper flavors that persist toward snappy tannins. Drink now through 2029. 5,704 cases made. — TF

      Sonoma County AVA, California (WS:90 - Best from 2020-2029)
    • Trione Flatridge Zinfandel

      Deep alluring aromas of sage and black pepper mixed with hints of crushed blackberry, wild mammoth and huckleberries.

      Sonoma AVA, California
    • Wine Guerrilla Zinfandel

      This 2018 Russian River Valley Zinfandel is rich with strawberry and blackberry fruit aromas. The body is bold and full of chocolate, blackberries, and vanilla with the finish comprised of black pepper.

      Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma, California
    • BIN: 306
      $110.00
      Vilmart & Cie Cuvee Brut

      Toasty hints of brioche, coffee liqueur and vanilla bean on the nose are more subtle on the palate of this plush-textured Champagne, where flavors of persimmon, yellow peach, blanched almond and Mandarin orange peel are underscored by minerally saline and chalk. Shows lovely balance and length. Disgorged July 2018. Drink now through 2026. — AN

      Champagne, France (WS:93 Best 2022-2028)

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