2018 ANGELINE RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Sonoma County, USA

$18,95
JS 92 Points

SERIOUS RED WITH CURRANT, SWEET TOBACCO AND MAHOGANY CHARACTER.

Rich notes of bright raspberry, boysenberry, cassis, a touch of toasted macadamia nut and light cocoa.

Striking and rich. Pairs well with flank steak and caramelized onions.

2017 PALACIOS REMONDO LA MONTESA

Rioja, Spain

$19.95
WA 92 points

JUICY AND LUSH, ROUND AND VERY PLEASANT, EASY TO DRINK. -THE WINE ADVOCATE

The 2017 La Montesa is mostly Garnacha with some 8% other red varieties and comes from a warm and dry year that saw a very early harvest, up to 20 days earlier than usual.

It fermented in stainless steel and matured in barrique for 12 months. It feels very Mediterranean, with notes of Mediterranean herbs and ripe berries.

It’s juicy and lush, round and very pleasant, easy to drink. 670,000 bottles produced and will be labeled organic, very remarkable for such volume.

2016 BRANCAIA TRE ROSSO

Tuscany, Italy

$22.95
WS 91 points

A DENSE MATRIX SUPPORTS BLACK CHERRY, IRON, EARTH, TOBACCO AND COFFEE FLAVORS IN THIS BEEFY RED

All of the wines are aged in French oak barrels and casks for 12 to 20 months, and are then blended and bottled.

Brancaia is a Tuscan estate known for a Chianti Classico Riserva, a Chianti Classico, N°2 or Numero 2 (a Maremma Cabernet Sauvignon) and Tre, a Sangiovese-dominant blend with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot sourced from all Brancaia’s vineyards.

2016 CHATEAU SIAURAC LALANDE·DE·POMEROL

France

$25.95
JS 92 points

BRIGHT FLOWERS AND ATTRACTIVE RED BERRIES ON OFFER HERE WITH A REALLY SUCCULENT, VELVETY PALATE

Château Siaurac is a historic French wine producer located on the right bank of Bordeaux. The 46 hectare (113 acre) estate is one of the largest of the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation. 

The estate is planted to 75 percent Merlot, 20 percent Cabernet Franc and 5 percent Malbec over 40 individual plots characterized by a range of gravel, clay and sandy-clay soils.

In the winery, these plots are kept seperate throughout the fermentation process for the Grand Vin.

Post ferment, it is barrel-aged for 12 to 14 months in French oak of which up to 20 percent is new.

2017 BENMARCO MALBEC MENDOZA

Mendoza, Argentina

$17.95
JS 93 Points

FIRM AND SUPER SILKY

BenMarco Malbec is a testimony of Valle de Uco, endowed with aromas of black fruits, notes of violets, pronounced acidity, firm tannins and great length.

Ideal pairings include grilled red meats, sausages, seasoned or roasted pork, hard cheeses and pasta with meat-based sauces.

2018 ALLEGRINI VALPOLICELLA

Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

$16.95
JS 90 Points

INVITING AROMAS OF RED-SKINNED BERRY, VIOLET AND DARK SPICE

Well-structured wine, with a soft, long and persistent finish.

Brilliant ruby red in color, with a pleasant scent of wild berries.

Dry and velvety on the palate, it is characterized by a bitter almond finish.

Pairs perfectly with roasted meats, particularly guinea fowl, pork, goat and lamb.

Delicious with mushroom-based dishes and medium-aged cheeses.

2015 WIRRA WIRRA SCRUBBY RISE RED

South Australia

$15.95
JS 92 Points

THIS PRETTY BLEND SHOWS DARK BERRY, CHOCOLATE AND SPICE CHARACTER.

Deep plum with a bright crimson edge.

Bouquet is bright, ripe raspberry and sweet mulberry fruits, laced with fragrant cabernet leaf and dried herbs.

Palate of juicy red berries, ripe blue and black fruits as well as blood plum richness.

The generous fleshy fruits are supported by supple tannins and provide a wine with great flavor, freshness and balance.

Ideal pairings for this wine include lamb shoulder with Mediterranean spices, roast zucchini, squash and capsicum.

2017 RINGBOLT CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Margaret River, Australia

$19.95
JS 93 Points

VERY ATTRACTIVE RED CHERRIES AND BLACKBERRIES WITH LEAFY AND HERBAL ACCENTS

Deep, ruby appearance.

Cedary, restrained nose, with classy poise.

Generous, intense palate of bright youthful cherryish fruit and balanced ripe sweet cherry and cassis.

Sweet succulent length supported by nicely integrated tannins and a fine blade of acidity.

2017 VINA ROBLES CABERNET SAUVIGNON

PASO ROBLES, USA

$19.95
JS 93 Points

THIS WINE DELIVERS LOADS OF PASO ROBLES RICHNESS AT A FAIR PRICE

With dense black fruit wrapped around chewy tannins and subtle hints of herb and spice, this classic Paso Robles Cabernet screams ‘California’ and doesn’t disappoint in its phenomenal quality-to-price ratio.

Easy to drink, easy to share and remarkably easy to pair with all sorts of grilled favorites.

2018 BODEGA GARZON RESERVA

TANNAT URUGUAY

$17.95
JE 90 Points

STRUCTURED AND SAVORY, THIS WILL AGE WELL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS

A juicy, full-bodied wine.

Rich purple in color with very fresh aromas reminiscent of red and black fruits such as plums and raspberries, with a delicate spicy nose.

In the mouth, it presents a strong personality.

Its mature tannins and minerality transform it into a wine with great soil identity.

Roasted game meats are the ideal pairing for this Tannat.

The most traditional combination is slowly cooked leg of lamb flavored with sage, mint, garlic and olive oil.

It also pairs beautifully with blue cheese and toasted walnuts.

Bodega Garzon Single Vineyard Tannat

MALDONADO URUGUAY

$24.95
JS 94 Points

UNIQUE AROMAS OF FLOWERS, MANGOES, NUTMEG AND CINNAMON

Of a deep purple color, this powerful Tannat has an elegant nose, with aromas reminiscent of red fruits such as cherries and strawberries, black plums, tobacco and black chocolate on a spice-flavored range.

It is a full-bodied wine with a juicy and fresh mouth, pleasant sensation and a long and vibrant finish.

2016 DIEVOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO

TUSCANY, ITALY

$19.95
JA 90 Points

A LEAN AND STREAMLINED EXPRESSION THAT PUTS EMPHASIS ON ELEGANCE AND FRESHNESS

On the nose: cherry, plum, tobacco smoke.

On the palate: cherry, plum Tannins: moderately high but smooth

Acidity: high

Slightly bold

Dry Body: medium-bodied

Finish: long finish

Value: Good value for DOCG.

Overall nice balanced Chianti that is surprising smooth and pairs well with a lot of Italian food (especially beef, veal, and poultry)

2017 CLOS SAINT ANTONIN COTE DU RHONE

France

$19.95
JD 93 Points

A DEEP AND RICH FEEL HERE WITH A SWATHE OF RIPE FOREST BERRIES

A very stylish Châteauneuf – pure, almost aerial black cherry fruit with raspberry and raspberry leaf.

A smooth and silky style with a lovely finesse to the tannins, the acidity is a little tart but it works. All in good harmony.

Fine to drink young, but should age into the medium term.

The alcohol is high, but it doesn’t feel overly imbalanced.

From 60-year-old vines owned by the Sabon family of Domaine de la Janasse.

2018 GIRAUD LES SABLES D’ARENE LIRAC

Rhone, France

$24.95
JS 90 Points

A WINNER IN JUST ABOUT EVERY VINTAGE, AND THE 2018 HAS LOADS TO LOVE

Once coming entirely from Grenache planted around 1950 in a sandy part of Lirac, the former Côtes-du-Rhône Les Sables d’Arene would be a standout Lirac if it wasn’t for the fact that mono-varietal wines were not permitted according under current AOC rules.

Starting with the 2018 vintage, Les Sables d’Arene is now officially a Lirac since an elderly and heirless neighbor in Lirac was so impressed with François organic farming that he has leased his old vines of Syrah and Mourvèdre to Domaine Giraud.

Depending on yields Sables d’Arene is about 2/3 Grenache with the remainder equal parts Syrah and Mourvèdre.

It retains its characteristic bright floral and bright cherry aromas with touches of bay laurel and peppery tannins.

2016 BALLETTO CHARDONNAY

Russian River Valley, USA

$28.95
W&S 92 points

POUR IT WITH PRAWNS IN BROWN BUTTER.

The Balletto family farms 16 vineyards in the Russian River Valley, mostly in the Sebastopol Hills and the Santa Rosa Plains, many of them parcels they converted from vegetables to vines in the 1990s.

While they sell most of their fruit, they keep some for their own bottlings, including this chardonnay.

It’s a wine of simple beauty, opening to lemon and sweet pear flavors, the sunny fruit in the foreground.

The acidity softens from apple-scented malic tension to hints of freshly churned butter, but it’s the lovely fruit that lasts.