Grown on varied lieux-dits around the appellation on a mix of soils
2018 Tor Kenward Family Wines Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Tierra Roja Vineyards 2018 Tor Kenward Family Wines Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Tierra Roja Vineyards The 2018 Tierra Roja shows more red fruits that the other vineyard designated Cabernets in 2018 but for this vineyard that is typical. This year though the black fruit component is a very [...]
2018 Kenzo Estate Napa Valley Rindo 2018 Kenzo Estate Napa Valley Rindo This approachable, soft blend 2018 wine leads with Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by healthy amounts of Merlot and Malbec. Leather saddle, grilled meat, dark chocolate and brooding black fruit dominate a full-bodied and substantially structured palate. Kenzo Estate Kenzo Estate formally opened on July [...]
2018 PerUs Bryn Proprietary Red Wine Napa Valley 2018 PerUs Bryn Proprietary Red Wine Napa Valley This 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon with all of its power and purity of fruits is enhanced by the Merlot’s amazing mid-palate and richness. The Merlot with all of its chocolatey goodness benefits from the Cabernets black berry and blueberry flavors. [...]
2018 Perliss Estate Vineyard The Ravens Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Perliss Estate Vineyard The Ravens Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon The 2018 is a blend of the same juice aged in two different vessels for almost two years: 80% French oak barrels made by small-production coopers, and 20% Tuscan terra-cotta amphora. It is bottled unfiltered and unfined. While approachable [...]
Vinous hails the wine as, “It is unquestionably one of the under the radar wines of the year.” Suckling, “Perhaps the greatest Branaire-Ducru ever made.”
2018 Edna Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast 2018 Edna Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast Strawberry and hibiscus aromas make for a fresh and accessible entry to the nose of this widely available bottling, which also offers buttery brioche and caramel aromas. The structure of this 2018 wine is quite tight on the sip, [...]
The 2015 Harvest in Washington State started with an early spring bud break and continued into a warm summer. The fall turned out to be long and temperate balancing out the heat which gave great ripening to our fruit bright acid low alcohol and beautiful complexity.
2018 Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon Each sip of this dark red wine is voluptuous, sleek, and inviting, with a silky tannin profile that provides a complex framework. A delicious red wine with rich palate notes of black currant, blackberry reduction, leather, crushed rock, and allspice, this 750 mL bottled wine [...]
2018 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne 2018 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is also quite promising, exhibiting aromas of pear, buttered citrus fruit, honeycomb, toasted almonds and white flowers. Full-bodied, satiny and rich, with a fleshy core of fruit and good underlying freshness, I hope it can repeat this fine performance from [...]
2018 Peter Franus Cabernet Sauvignon Brandlin Vineyard 2018 Peter Franus Cabernet Sauvignon Brandlin Vineyard Youthful dark ruby in color, our 2018 presents a complex and exotic nose of cassis, cardamom, allspice and bay. Expansive black cherry flavors continue to evolve with a precise tannin and acid structure that announce this wine will age beautifully for [...]
A mouthful of red fruit; cherries wild berries and fresh plum greet you upon tasting this year’s harmonious blend of Shiraz and Cabernet. The two compliment each other seamlessly as vanilla and dark chocolate integrate with cinnamon spice and notes of mocha to form the perfect balance. Silky tannins give this enjoyable wine phenomenal length [...]
A brilliant pale gold colour with green tints. Intense white blossom aromas delicately enhanced by hints of lemon. The palate confirms this delightful bouquet offering a whole range of fruit and floral aromas.
The 2018 vintage stands out for the purity of its fruit. Hints of blueberry blackcurrant and pepper mingle… The attack is particularly fond followed by a juicy character and great aromatic intensity. Beautiful acidity and fine tannins complete the tasting for a long and fresh finish.
2018 Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2018 Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley This 2018 wine has an herbal and floral nose, complemented by aromas of black cherry. The flavors are layered with tones of dried cherries, pomegranate and cocoa. The texture is rustic, yet silky, with a unique savory and long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet [...]
2018 Taken Wine Co. Complicated Red Blend Central Coast 2018 Taken Wine Co. Complicated Red Blend Central Coast Inviting aromas of ripe red fruit are complemented by fresh flavors of cherries and strawberries, accented with sweet, spicy oak tones. The 2018 wine is opulent yet balanced with a soft palate and a smooth, rounded, supple [...]
Ruby red in color with hues of violet
Very intense and complex with soft fruity notes of black cherry and cherry together with intense and pleasant spicy scents particularly of tobacco cocoa and black pepper mingled with agreable balsamic and mineral notes.
2018 Banfi Bolgheri Rosso Aska 2018 Banfi Bolgheri Rosso Aska Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Bouquet: Red berries, blueberries and plum jam are followed by hints of tobacco and licorice. Taste: The wine is well rounded, with velvety tannins and a persistent finish. Vermentino is a white wine grape grown in various locations, and under [...]
2018 Left Coast Cellars Pinot Noir Dijon Clone Latitude 2018 Left Coast Cellars Pinot Noir Dijon Clone Latitude This is a reserve-level barrel selection from the oldest estate vineyard. In this excellent 2018 vintage, it’s a superstar—firm, dense and supple, loaded with black fruits and highlights of cola. There’s a light hint of peat moss [...]
2018 Pecchenino Barolo San Giuseppe 2018 Pecchenino Barolo San Giuseppe Ruby red color with orange reflections. Intense bouquet with notes of ripe currants and raspberries accented by hints of truffle and violet. Elegant and balanced on the palate with good body and persistent sweet tannins. Pairs well with pastas in ragu sauce, red meats and [...]
2018 Sartarelli Balciana 2018 Sartarelli Balciana Nice intensity with an interesting nose of ripe and tropical fruits, sweet notes of honey, linden, spicy and citrus fruit notes, licorice root and almonds. It is a very well-balanced wine in the mouth, a full-bodied wine with high alcohol content but at the same time still fresh and [...]
2018 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2018 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville This 2018 wine is quintessential Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon: presenting both power and finesse, with deep, dark cassis and black cherry fruit; sage, nutmeg and vanilla spice; a velvety texture with a plush, juicy finish that lingers luxuriously on the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet [...]
2018 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Brune Et Blonde 2018 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Brune Et Blonde A 2018 Syrah from northern Rhone with enchanting dark ruby color. Wet leather and earthy on the nose and oaky and dark fruit on the palate. Strong astringency with long finish. Guigal is synonymous with the Côte-Rôtie area, for bringing this [...]
2018 Mitolo Shiraz Savitar 2018 Mitolo Shiraz Savitar Immense lift, the aromatics of this 2018 wine are an incredibly intense amalgam of blackcurrant, menthol, liquorice and cedar oak. The palate shows a hugely complex flavour profile befitting of its pedigree. Characters of black fruits, dried herbs, and earthy tones of liquorice and savoury leather. Mitolo [...]
2018 Famiglia Cotarella Merlot Sodale 2018 Famiglia Cotarella Merlot Sodale Deep purple in color, Sodale is redolant with inky black fruit, sweet spice, and mineral- all of which are woven together tighlty with a degree of finesse that calls its revered cousin, Montiano, to mind. On the palate the wine is juicy yet structured with [...]
The Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon exudes warmth and allure. It is deep garnet in color and has enticing aromas of dark plum cocoa powder dried rose petal and dusty earth laced with a subtle note of dried sage. The palate is seamless and opulent featuring decadent dark fruit finishing with supple sweet rich and lengthy [...]
2018 Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2018 Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills This 2018 wine is surrounded by aromas of Pomegranate, White Tea, Raspberry. It is flavored with Dried Fig, White Truffle, Ripe Cherry. Born of an obsession with Santa Barbara County terroir, Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton formed Brewer – Clifton in [...]
2018 Jamieson Ranch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Double 2018 Jamieson Ranch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Double Deep ruby colour Bouquet: medium+ expressive nose with attractive aromas of forest fruits,plums, chocolate and oak. This 2018 is full bodied with concentrated notes of blackberries, black and red plums, red cherries Firm tannins , moderate acidity and long finish. Jamieson [...]