Bodegas Alto Moncayo Aquilon
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2016| Campo de Borja, Aragon, Spain
Rich, full bodied and muscular, Alto Moncayo has riveting intensity and palate staining extract; this Spanish red is inky/purple, full-bodied, and rich.
Bond Cabernet Sauvignon Terroir Porfolio 1 ea Melbury, Quella, St. Eden, Vecina, & Pluribus
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Medium to full-bodied, the palate is like a tightly wound spring, featuring bags of black fruit and earthy nuances and a solid, grainy frame, finishing long and refreshing. St Eden Medium to full-bodied, the palate features taut, muscular black and blue fruits, framed by firm, ripe tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long with loads of savory sparks
Château Beausejour Duffau Lagarrosse 5L
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1997| Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France
Beausejour Duffau Lagarrosse is known for their stunning, 1990 vintage which is sought after by collectors all over the world. In fact 1990 Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse has earned legendary status among wine collectors due to its 100 Pt score from Robert Parker. Robert Parker called it one of his desert island wines. The small, 6.75 hectare vineyard of Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse is planted to 80% Merlot, 19.5% Cabernet Franc and .5% Cabernet Sauvignon. This shows a moderate increase in the amount of Cabernet Franc and a reduction in the Cabernet Sauvignon. The goal here is to continue increasing the amount of Cabernet Franc. The vineyard is quite well placed in a single parcel on top of the Saint Emilion plateau.
Chateau Quinault L’Encios
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2017| St. Emilion Grand Cru, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Quinault l’Enclos comes from a very gravelly soil with great drainage, but there’s not a lot of water during dry periods. Adeptly produced by the team of Cheval Blanc (who purchased the estate in 2008), the wine nonetheless maintained its poise under the dry and warm ripening conditions of 2017, coming in at a respectable pH of 3.67 and relatively moderate alcohol of 14.1%. The 2017 Quinault l’Enclos has a deep garnet-purple color and beautifully expressed notes of baked black cherries, ripe black plums and boysenberries, plus hints of violets, dark chocolate, star anise and tobacco leaf. The medium-bodied palate has a gorgeous velvety texture and oodles of freshness supporting the perfumed black fruits, finishing long and fragrant. This vintage is a blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new oak and the rest in one-year-old 500-liter barrels and foudres.
Garesio Barolo Cerretta
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Color:- Deep garnet red colour.
Nose:- The bouquet on the nose is intense and complex with scents of red berries, tobacco, pepper and white flowers.
Flavor:- On the palate it is full and enveloping with soft tannins typical of the Cerretta cru. Leaves the mouth clean with a persistent, rich aftertaste.
Handwritten Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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2010
Napa Valley, CA
Handcrafted primarily from those highly regarded Rutherford grapes, Handwritten’s 2010 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, strategically blended with 9% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Sirah to create a pure classic flavor and aroma. Then wine offers a lighter body than the Winery’s other wines of this vintage.
Expert tasting notes reveal, “Elegant aromas of cocoa nib, black tea leaf, and violet are well complimented by ripe fruit and smooth tannins on the palate. Enjoy now with a firm decant of up to three hours or cellar for five to seven years.”
Further, this high-end Cabernet Sauvignon wine exhibits earthy undertones of saddle leather and cigar box balanced by fruit notes of blackberries and dried lavender. Over time the tannins have melted away perfectly, leaving a long-lasting finish. This Cab is a perfect accompaniment for braised short ribs or grilled pork chops.
Kaleidos “Praying Mantis,” GSM Blend
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Nose of ripe blackberry, ripe cherry, baking spices, a little spice on the nose as well. Palate shows really big and ripe red fruit and black fruit, pepper, baking spice, a little hot on the palette. Mostly dry, full bodied, medium tannins.
Louis Latour Mercurey
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The Mercurey has an intense ruby color. Powerful with a good length, it offers a palette of aromas from blackberry to more complex notes of undergrowth.
Nine Hats Wines Syrah
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2018
Columbia Valley, WA
An impressive array of black currant, baked raspberry and wild cherry aromas and flavors are enveloped in savory notes of sage and dried herbs. Powerful yet elegant with refined tannins that lend texture from entry to finish create a bold flavor profile and offer a balanced and layered finish
Opus One
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Napa Valley, California, United States
Terrific aromas of crushed black currants, blueberries and flowers with hints of sweet tobacco. Roses continue to exude opulence and class. Full body, superb balance of ultra-fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Complex aftertaste of black fruits and citrus fruit.
Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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Napa Valley, California, United States
The opaque black color with a brilliant purple rim primes the sense for the rich boysenberry and cassis aromas. The expansive palate has great range with flavors of ripe blackberries, tobacco leaf and savory herbs. Round chewy tannins bolster the finish that lingers with hints of crushed graphite and slate.
Suggested Pairings:
Heirloom Carrot Risotto
Baba’s Chicken