Interesting Reds
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah "D. Rafanelli Vineyard Rex & Amarica Blocks", William Knuttel, Sonoma, CA, 2016
WE 91pts.
Bright aromas of blackberry, ripe pomegranate, & black cherry, with well-integrated oak & toast. Opaque, nearly like India ink, with black & deep purple hues. Velvety tannins are meshed in intense blackberry, blueberry & licorice flavors, and t
Bright aromas of blackberry, ripe pomegranate, & black cherry, with well-integrated oak & toast. Opaque, nearly like India ink, with black & deep purple hues. Velvety tannins are meshed in intense blackberry, blueberry & licorice flavors, and t
$41.95
Other Reds
Malherbe Rouge , Château Malherbe, Cotes De Provence, FR, 2021
Pretty notes of spices, liquorice, white pepper, golden & purple. The aromas evolve towards precious woods & an ash side. Fresh & greedy attack. An explosion of violet & spices. Sustained & silky tannins. The presence of mourvèdre brings depth & freshness
$52.95
Carmenere
Carménère "Wings" Viña Montes, Apalta, CL, 2019
Intense nose reveals aromas of black fruit, such as blackberry & blueberry, accompanied by pleasing spice notes of bell pepper & black pepper, joined by sweet notes from the French oak barrels, delivering a very complex wine. The rounded palate of the win
$54.95
Burgundy
Volnay, Domaine Arnaud Baillot, Burgundy, FR, 2023
The wine appears ruby red in the glass and opens with a complex aroma of ripe red cherries, raspberries, violets, and a hint of forest floor. The taste is full-bodied and harmonious with fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, mineral finish.
$64.95
Super Tuscan
Super Tuscan "Excelsus", Castello Banfi, Tuscany IGT, IT, 2019 (Mariani Family)
94pts James Suckling
Black currants, plum skins, toasted spices, cedar & nut shell on the nose. Full & layered with firm tannins & a rich dark fruit character. Mineral too, with notes of sea shell & crushed stones. Vivid acidity. Long & linear finish.
Black currants, plum skins, toasted spices, cedar & nut shell on the nose. Full & layered with firm tannins & a rich dark fruit character. Mineral too, with notes of sea shell & crushed stones. Vivid acidity. Long & linear finish.
$79.95