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Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2017 Red Wine - California

Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot Lovely red with a creamy texture of ripe tannins and chocolate. Berry and orange-peel character. Medium to full body. Flavorful finish. 56% cabernet franc and 44% merlot. Drink now. Close to an even split of... more

Hickinbotham The Revivalist Merlot 2017 Red Wine - Australia

2017 was a cooler year in Mc Laren Vale. The carryover from the 2016 rains into a perfect spring and then a cooler ripening season was ideal for Bordeaux varieties that need time on the vine to develop phenolic flavor rather than sugar, while... more

Barnett Vineyards Spring Mountain Merlot 2021 Red Wine - California

The 2021 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous years. The nose is very complex, with loads of black plum and cinnamon spice. There is also aromatics of caramel, gravel and menthol that surround all the intense dark fruit. As always with... more

Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2020 Red Wine - California

The 2020 Estate Merlot is ripe and lifted, with mulberry and kirsch, violets, graphite, sage brush, and forest floor. The addition of Petit Verdot this year really amplifies the aromatics. Rich fruit is balanced by textbook supple mountain tannins, our... more

Plump Jack Merlot 2021 Red Wine - California

The 2021 Plump Jack Merlot is complex and layered. The nose leads with cherry, raspberry, and boysenberry, followed by sweet earth and dried herbs. The oak barrels bring depth to the nose by infusing notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, pie crust, vanilla,... more

David Arthur Proprietary Red 2017 Red Wine - California

A deep ruby red color offers bright fruit aromas of crushed cherry, baked plum and candied cassis. There are notes of cocoa, anise and hints of dried flowers and herbs de Provence. The palate is soft and plush with fine grained tannin and gentile... more

Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

Aromas of pine forest, black currant, sage, and vanilla abound. The flavors are saturated with blackberry and currant, complexed with difficult to describe earth notes. The structure is firm, as to be expected of the current forty-year-old, dry-farmed... more

Patz & Hall Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 Red Wine - California

This justifiably famous site produces wines that are enigmatically powerful, yet detailed, nuanced and complex. With power to spare, this site tends to revel in opulent, large scale versions of Pinot Noir. The 2017 vintage will delight fans of this... more

Complant Beller Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

The 2017 Complant Napa Valley Mt Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark garnet color with purple to brick hues. The wine is almost opaque. On the nose, it displays fresh blueberry, raspberry, violet, graphite, mesquite, spearmint, and leather. On the... more

Farella Estate Merlot 2018 Red Wine - California

With a little air this wine is bursting with aromas of raspberry, cranberry, red currant, while candy cherries dance in the background. Subtle hints of dried herbs. The wine is light and smooth on the pallet with a bright acidic finish that is... more

Long Meadow Ranch Merlot 2018 Red Wine - California

A blend of small Merlot blocks at our Mayacamas and Rutherford estate vineyards showcases the pleasant synergy of mountain and valley floor fruit. The 2018 opens with aromas of Bing cherry, cranberry and pomegranate with the slightest hints of vanilla... more

J Dusi Wines Paper Street Zinfandel 2017 Red Wine - California

Deep garnet in color, this wine opens with a pops of bright red fruit, explosive raspberry and blackberry take hold and are carried through the entire palette, followed by a touch of spice to round it out. This Zins structure has finesse, and power and... more

Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2019 Red Wine - California

This exquisite, sophisticated Merlot begins with aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and sweet ripe tomato supported by floral undertones of lilies, violets and fallen leaves. The tannins have an elegant density with a softness that is supported by fresh... more

Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Merlot 2021 Red Wine - California

The 2021 Alexander Valley Merlot offers notes of violets, marionberries and fresh plums with hints of black cardamon pods, cedar, green tobacco and white sage. Medium-to-full bodied with silky smooth texture and supple tannins. Blend: 97% Merlot, 3%... more

Monticello Estate Merlot 2018 Red Wine - California

Bright red berry aromas, cherry and raspberry, dried floral tones intertwined withhints of mocha, vanilla and cola. On the palate, I find the wine both relaxed and invigorating. There is a wonderful round midpalate that is well-balanced on a beam of... more

Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Merlot 2019 Red Wine - California

This Napa Valley Merlot is sourced from a combination of high elevation mountain sites as well as wonderful benchland vineyards around the valley. Freemark Abbey blends in a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and balance. The wine opens with... more

Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2018 Red Wine - California

From its tempting aromas of ripe cherry and black raspberry to its sweet, dusty tannins and supple texture, this a lush and expansive expression of Napa Valley Merlot. Luxurious flavors of black plum, rhubarb crumble and chocolate-covered raspberry... more

Swanson Napa Valley Merlot 2019 Red Wine - California

Opaque, dark scarlet in the glass. Intense aromas of plum, crushed red fruits and dried oregano developing into more floral and minerality tones of violets and wet slate. On the palate, generous layers of red fruit, ripe plum, brown sugar and... more

Marilyn Napa Valley Merlot 2020 Red Wine - California

This wine immediately stands out upon pouring in the glass with its rich, purple color. There is a beautiful intensity and complexity of aromas that suggest a wonderful integration of a judicious amount of new oak that provides some nice toasty coconut... more

Neyers Neyers Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

The 2017 Neyer's Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine has a bright ruby hue with aromas of wild cherries, chocolate and fresh tobacco leaf. The finished wine is remarkable for its flavor and complexity, and the wine looks to be one that will improve for many... more

Justin Justification (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017 Red Wine - California

Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on the glass. Very aromatic with ripe black, red cherry and blackcurrant fruit, vanilla and cinnamon spice with cedar, autumn leaves, oak, graphite, red licorice and cocoa. Full... more

Addendum Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

This appellation designated bottling is sourced from four prestigious vineyard sites in Napa Valley renowned for their impeccable farming and history of producing some truly remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon. Deftly blended by Head Winemaker Blair Fox, the... more

Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Coach Insignia is a glorious wine. Ample and full-bodied, the 2017 possesses superb richness and intensity while retaining a super-classic sense of structure. Savory herbs, leather, cedar, licorice, red plum and tobacco add... more

Long Meadow Ranch Merlot 2017 Red Wine - California

This blend of our Mayacamas Estate and Rutherford Estate blocks is a tribute to how the noble Merlot grape thrives in our Napa Valley. The sweet red fruit nose is abundant with fresh cherry, raspberry preserve and a hint of Bourbon vanilla. Plum and a... more

Hourglass Blueline Vineyard Merlot 2021 Red Wine - California

The name ‘Blueline Estate’ is derived from the two streams that have formed the soils at this site over millions of years. This gravelly, mineral-rich Cortina soil provides incredible drainage, yielding smaller berries with greater concentration... more

Robert Craig Cellars Howell Mountain Merlot 2016 Red Wine - California

Just beautiful up-front fruit merges with tremendous flesh and powerful structure, providing the scaffolding necessary to age Merlot into its next glorious phase in bottle. Dense mouthfeel combines with deep color, tremendous flesh and powerful... more

Mount Brave Mt. Brave Merlot 2018 Red Wine - California

Grown on the eastern facing slopes of Mt. Veeder, this Merlot hits all the right notes. Lush and rich, but vivaciously youthful, it is a graceful enigma. Notes of dark cherries, cedar, toasted oak and a long finish highlight this beauty. Aromas of... more

Keep Contra Costa Field Blend Red 2018 Red Wine - California

Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years ago surrounding their home estate. They decided to plant the grapes they loved to drink. The majority of the vineyard is planted to Sangiovese and Merlot with a few rows of... more

Porter Creek Hillside Vineyard Old Vine Pinot Noir 2017 Red Wine - California

Complex nose and moderate intensity reminds me of Roumier Chambolle Musigny. Medium body with silky, muscular tannins and an Olympic finish. more

Lobo Wines Wulff Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

A multi-faceted Cabernet. While not overpowering, it has strength and complexity. An elegant expression, beauty over beast. The nose has a hint of violets, while the palate is loaded with black and blue fruit. Crafted from the Oak Knoll vineyard, this... more

Kale Hyde Vineyard Syrah 2017 Red Wine - California

Savory dark cherry and white pepper notes in the nose. Rich and full body is braced by a graphite and gravelly acidity – due to the older vines. This wine has the lowest alcohol and most natural acidity of all Kale wines Fresh but a little tight on... more

Criss Cross Petite Sirah 2017 Red Wine - California

They winery criss crosses different vineyards to find the very best fruit for this lush Petite Sirah. The wine shows excellent density and richness, with the black fruit staying bold and upfront on the palate. It rounds itself nicely in the finish,... more

Waterstone Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

This Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits layered aromas of black raspberries, graphite, cedar, and vanilla. The wine is elegantly structured with supple, fine dusty tannins and shows a ripe, juicy core of blackberries, mocha, and spice. Commentary: The 2017... more

Donelan Cuvee Christine Syrah 2017 Red Wine - California

This 100% Syrah blend is an intense assemblage of some of our favorite Syrah vineyards in Sonoma County. The usual suspect vineyards are present in this blend; Kobler, Lawer, Steiner and Cardiac Hill. We refer to the Cuvee Christine as our gateway drug... more

Rodney Strong Alexander's Crown Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

The 2017 Alexander’s Crown exhibits ripe flavors of black currant, blackberries and violets. The wine is voluptuous, has a rich mouthfeel, soft tannins and a long lingering finish with notes of dried herbs and a touch of mocha. Enjoy this wine now or... more

Crosby Roamann Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

The wine displays a depth of complexity, purity of fruit and concentration, with wholly absorbing and intriguing flavors of wood smoke, boysenberry, vanilla, milk chocolate, and cherry cola, with sweet tannins that finish on notes of ripe raspberry and... more

Arietta Quartet 2017 Red Wine - California

The aromas coming from the glass after pouring the 2017 Quartet are delicate yet exuberant. Floral notes and red fruit aromatics are fresh and focused. Notes of red cherry, rose petal, black tea and bay laurel are among the first scents noted. The... more

Baxter Oppenlander Pinot Noir 2017 Red Wine - California

This classic Pinot begins with strawberry, bramble and quickly gives way to black tea and rose petal. Rich in minerals and focused fruit the wine slowly unfolds to reveal it's elegance and complexity displaying a warmth and gentle spice that rounds out... more