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Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux 2020 Red Wine - France

Clean and elegant, the nose features red fruits typical of Grenache with pepper and spice from Mourvèdre and Syrah. The spices are more pronounced on the palate, enhanced by a touch of oak. The palate is fruitdriven than classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape,... more

Quench & Temper Bas Vineyard Chapter IV 2019 Red Wine - California

Instantly, Chapter IV shines brightly through the glass. Ruby in color with hints of garnet. Red fruits, eucalyptus, white pepper, and hibiscus instantly jump out and introduce themselves. White pepper bridges the gap from the aromas to the taste in... more

Rust en Vrede Stellenbosch Estate Red Blend 2018 Red Wine - South Africa

Rich cassis and mulberry with cedar and tobacco reveal Cabernet as the backbone to the blend, after which fresh red and black cherry with black pepper spice show the Syrah component. Intense fruit flavors are layered with mocha, Christmas cake,... more

The Walls Mahana Syrah 2019 Red Wine - Washington

Mahana is The Walls expression of Syrah. This wine leads with pretty purple floral notes followed by bright red fruit and cracked black pepper. This elegant and slightly savory wine is sure to please even those who aren’t necessarily Syrah fanatics.... more

Foxen Williamson-Dore Vineyard Syrah 2020 Red Wine - California

The 2020 Syrah Williamson-Doré Vineyard is another super-impressive wine in this range from Foxen. Bright red-toned fruit, iron, cedar, tobacco, white pepper and herbs all race across the palate. I love the energy and tension here. Range: 93-95 The... more

Bila-Haut by Michel Chapoutier Occultum Lapidem 2019 Red Wine - France

Occultum Lapidem is a great, dark garnet-red color. The first nose is quite closed with a dominant of graphite, leather, and then intense aromas of pepper, black fruits and scrubs. The attack is rich, dense. Then the wine is fleshy and solar. The final... more

Gust Syrah 2018 Red Wine - California

Gust Syrah has intricate flavors of black pepper and savoriness intermingled with black and blue fruit. With ample tannin and texture this wine has beautiful concentration, tension, and ageability. After 12 months of aging in barrels the wine is... more

Chateau de Beaucastel Coudoulet Rouge 2021 Red Wine - France

Superb deep-ruby red color with purple reflections. The nose reveals a beautiful freshness and a seductive aromatic bouquet combining notes of red fruit, spices and white pepper with a hint of perfectly integrated toasted vanilla. Full bodied, greedy,... more

Domaine les Grands Bois Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Gabrielle 2020 Red Wine - France

Refined and elegant, with predominant black and blue fruits, licorice, and white pepper. Fresh, medium-to-full-bodied with plenty of engaging personality. Blend: 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah. more

Force Majeure Parabellum Coulee 2019 Red Wine - Washington

What can be thought of as the entry level Rhône blend from this estate, the 2019 Parabellum Coulee is based on 76% Syrah, 11% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre, and the rest Cinsault and Counoise. Rocking red and blue fruits, white pepper, leafy herbs,... more

Heritage Du Pic Saint Loup Heritage Du Pic St. Loup Tour de Pierres 2020 Red Wine - France

The robe is crimson and purple in appearance. The nose is spicy (white pepper), mint, cocoa, red fruits. The mouth is full-bodied, balanced, with notes of pepper and licorice. The tannins are still tight, the length bodes well for the future. Blend:... more

Jonata Todos Proprietary Red Wine 2018 Red Wine - California

A savory and earth-driven wine lifted by floral aromatics of violet candies, balsamic, nutmeg, espresso bean, black pepper and ripe blackberry. Robust dark fruit, buoyed by energetic acidity and buffered by soft and coating tannins on the palate.... more

Law Estate Wines Aspire 2020 Red Wine - California

The hyper-expressive dark fruit of blackberry, blueberry and fig is cloaked in rich sage, black pepper, clove and cola. Aspire elevates with a freshness shining through, in the dark crimson glass. French oak adds a vanilla and charred bacon component... more

Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets 2018 Red Wine - France

A superb, deep black cherry color. On the nose, complex and elegant with notes of spices, violets, and black fruit and vanilla. On the palate, powerful, structured notes of black fruit, herbs, white pepper and blueberry. Delicious with game such as... more

Pax North Coast Syrah 2019 Red Wine - California

A bowl of summer fruits including sweet blackberries, raspberries, black olives and pomegranates which are highlighted by black pepper, violets, and fresh green olive scents that develop and evolve with air. Vivacious and bright in the mouth with real... more

Domaine Alary Cairanne L'Estevenas 2020 Red Wine - France

Dark ruby. A focused nose, with aromas of red berry, licorice, and garrigue. Inky, layered palate with loads of luscious black fruit alongside notes of cracked pepper and leather. Finishes long, smooth, and spicy, with fine tannins. A perfect example... more

Top Source Syrah 2018 Red Wine - Washington

Deep, ruby color. Rich, dark fruits enveloped in a beautiful bouquet of earthy, savory aromas. A full-bodied, multi-layered palate of black pepper, baking spices, bacon, black olives and dark plum combined with velvety tannins and a long finish. The... more

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Reserva Syrah 2022 Red Wine - Chile

The nose opens on subtle notes of black fruit such as blackberry and blackcurrant, followed on airing by delicate touches of oak and black pepper. The round and full attack displays the expressive black fruit notes found on the nose. The tannic... more

Ramey Rodgers Creek Vineyard Syrah 2017 Red Wine - California

Aromatically the wine is intriguingly savory, with notes of salted meat, and fresh cracked pepper alongside the combination of red and blackberry fruits. On the palate, the wine is balanced with good acidity and well-integrated tannins, and a long,... more

Cono Sur 20 Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Red Wine - Chile

A deep ruby red, this Cabernet Sauvignon is extremely aromatic, displaying aromas of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, along with cassis and hints of ash, white pepper and spices. Great concentration and volume in the mouth with full, round... more

Plump Jack Syrah 2021 Red Wine - California

The 2021 Plump Jack Syrah is not a shy wine. The nose boasts aromatics of raspberry, cherry, blueberry, boysenberry, and plum. Intermingling with the fruit are the classic cool-climate Syrah notes—white pepper, dried herb, and smoked meats. Layered... more

Alfaro Family Dragon Slayer Red 2018 Red Wine - California

Deep, dark purple in color, medium in body. Bright cherry, raspberry and mocha notes on the nose, with abundant baked dark fruit, stewed tomatoes, and hints of cinnamon and pepper on the palate. This wine has well-integrated tannins and is fresh and... more

Vina Tarapaca Gran Reserva Organic Red Blend 2020 Red Wine - Chile

Intense and shiny red with violet hues. Intense, fresh and fruity on the nose, revealing red fruit aromas like red cherries and strawberries, with upfront spicy notes like pepper, nutmeg and dill and hints of vanilla, liqueur-flavored chocolates and... more

Domaine Les Aphillanthes Cotes du Rhone Villages 3 Cepages 2019 Red Wine - France

A beautiful Côtes-du-Rhône Villages with lots of red fruit, earth, and spice. A big and aromatic bouquet—look for plum, pepper, and baking spices. Rich and savory on the palate, with a supple attack and a lengthy finish with rustic tannins. Made... more

Ledge Adams Ranch Vineyard 2021 Red Wine - California

Blend: 80% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 7% Cinsaut, 3% Roussanne I loved the 2021 Estate Syrah Blend, which is incredibly perfumed and layered, with a kirsch and blackberry-driven fruit profile as well as notes of spring flowers, ground pepper, and incense.... more

North by Northwest Red Blend 2019 Red Wine - Washington

On the nose, discover aromas of black cherry, blackberry compote, cassis, rose petal, violet, cocoa nibs, tobacco, thyme, black pepper and anise. Rich and flavorful up front, the wine shows flavors of dark fruit like black cherry, blackberry, ripe plum... more

Agricola Punica Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi 2020 Red Wine - Italy

A deep violet color, the wine presents aromas of red fruits and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with black fruit flavors and soft, saline notes along with elegant traces of capers, rosemary, and black pepper. The finish is... more

Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain 2020 Red Wine - Washington

Reddish black bramble fruits, red currants, bright cinnamon, clove, vanilla and a touch of chili pepper, cocoa, toasted seeds, and a touch of earthy graphite. Nice structure, good length and lovely flavors of fruit, spice, and earth. This wine has a... more

Beckmen Purisima Mountain Vineyard Syrah 2020 Red Wine - California

Classic Purisima Mountain Vineyard Syrah aromas and flavors of black fruits, chocolate, game, pepper, and smoke are ripe and intense in the 2020 vintage. Very ripe, fine tannins frame the bold flavors and rounded texture. Somehow through all the heat,... more

Luca Laborde Double Select Syrah 2020 Red Wine - Argentina

Aromas of cigar, leather, and smoked meat fill the nose with hints of toasty oak, forest floor and baking spice. Well-structured tannins support big fruit flavors of blackberry jam, black spiced cherries, ground black pepper and just a hint of rhubarb.... more

Agricola Punica Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi 2021 Red Wine - Italy

A deep violet color, the wine presents aromas of red fruits and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with black fruit flavors and soft saline notes along with elegant traces of capers, rosemary, and black pepper. The finish is... more

Luigi Bosca De Sangre Red Blend 2019 Red Wine - Argentina

A sober and elegant blend made from Cabernet Sauvignon with contributions from Syrah and Merlot. A wine that faithfully embodies the imprint of the Arizu family. A cut with very attractive aromas of black fruit, black pepper and notes of tea in... more

Luke Syrah 2019 Red Wine - Washington

Luke Syrah is a full-bodied red packed with profound color, concentration of flavors and velvet elegance. The wine opens up rich and bold, suggesting pepper, licorice, dark chocolate, and spice followed by blackberry, blueberry, and candied fruits. A... more

Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera 2020 Red Wine - California

Produced in the Italian old world, food-friendly style, the 2020 Mountain Selection Barbera is dark color with notes of red fruit, white pepper, violets, oregano, coffee and grilled steak leading to an extractive fleshy structure with firm tannins and... more

Great Heart Red Blend 2019 Red Wine - South Africa

The perfumed nose has notes of plums, mulberries, cloves and black pepper The palate is full but firm and fresh, with lovely fruit, spice and length. Pairs well with grilled meats and vegetables as well as tomato-based pasta dishes. Blend: 51% Syrah,... more

Familia Torres Secret del Priorat 2019 Red Wine - Spain

Deep, opaque cherry red color. Impressive fruit intensity (blueberries, black forest fruit) with spicy black pepper notes and an elegant mineral nuance characteristic of the terroir. Flavorful, rich, and complex on the palate, graced with velvety,... more

Gramercy Cellars John Lewis Syrah 2019 Red Wine - Washington

Very aromatic. Saline, iron, green olive, orange peel oil, purple flowers - mountain laurel. Pepperoni and salami. Green herb, sage, smoke, black pepper, Middle Eastern spice. Both red and black fruits, though more black fruit than usual. Firm acid.... more

K Vintners Powerline Syrah 2019 Red Wine - Washington

Friendly, approachable and vivacious, yet also dark and mysterious. Black cherry, allspice, black ash, and orange blossom. Thyme and flint with ark fruit, cedar, kelp, black pepper, juniper, crushed rock, and tons of complex floral notes. Fear not,... more