Interesting Reds
Tempranillo
Tempranillo, R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia "Reserva", ES, 2013
2013 R. López de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva scores ~93–95 pts (Suckling 95, WA 93+). Classic traditional Rioja: long oak aging, savory red fruit, leather, spice, high acidity, structured tannins. Elegant, complex, built for aging (best ~2024–2035).
$40.95
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
Tempranillo
Tempranillo, R. Lopez de Heredia Rioja Vina Tondonia "Reserva", ES, 2013
Lopez de Heredia Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva 2013 shows cherry, dried strawberry, orange peel, leather, tobacco, cedar & spice. Medium-bodied with silky tannins, bright acidity & evolved complexity. Rated 94–97 pts, traditional, savory & age-worthy Rioja.
$49.95
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
Amarone
Amarone della Valpolicella "Classico", Buglioni, Veneto, IT, 2020
Here's an Amarone that knows its role and plays it perfectly, like a veteran performer nailing every classic note. Rich and chewy, with all the signature moves in place, it delivers exactly what the audience expects with confident precision. This is wine
$55.95
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 "Summus" Castello Banfi, Toscana IGT, IT, 2020
Castello Banfi SummuS Toscana IGT 2020: 93–94 pt range (Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast). Notes of blackberry, plum, spice, vanilla, cocoa, and cedar. Medium-full body, polished tannins, moderate acidity. A refined, fruit-driven Super Tuscan, best now–midt
$65.95
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc, Anthonij Rupert, Franschhoek, ZA, 2019
Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc 2019 shows rich dark fruit, cocoa, tobacco, herbs and spice with fine tannins and integrated French oak. Critics call it structured, polished, Bordeaux-style in profile, with strong aging potential (8–15+ years) but slightly
$78.95
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
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Burgundy
Vosne-Romanée "Aux Réas", Domaine Jean Féry & Fils, FR, 2020 (Jean-Louis Féry)
The nose has notes of red berries such as cherry & woody notes exhale. The palate reveals fruity notes, peppery notes & the finish is expressed on the texture, generous material, & solid but silky tannins from the optimized breeding in barrels of light oa
$114.95
$94.75
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Burgundy
Vosne-Romanée "Vielles Vignes", Michel Magnien, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (4th generation family winemaker)
90pts Burghound
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
$139.95
$124.95
Montepulciano
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG "Vigna Marrucheto", Castello Banfi, Toscana, IT, 2019 (Mariani Family)
Indulge in the single-vineyard expression of Banfi's Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto 2019. A Sangiovese showcasing the unique terroir of the Vigna Marrucheto vineyard, with notes of red fruit, spice, and a subtle minerality.
$149.95
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Burgundy
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Roncière”, Domaine Jean Grivot, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (Mathilde Grivot)
95 Points - Jasper Morris
93 Points - Wine Spectator
Aromas & flavors of red berries, herbs, & purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity & fine tannins. Aging in 30-60% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of
93 Points - Wine Spectator
Aromas & flavors of red berries, herbs, & purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity & fine tannins. Aging in 30-60% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of
$264.95
$229.95