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.
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.
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.
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
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
Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
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2018| Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States
Elderberry essence, blueberry perfume, blackberry tea, some grapefruit rind, and granite. Medium body, vibrant acidity, fine tannins and a fresh, citrusy finish with tons of tangy fruit.
Suggested Pairings:
Gnocchi
Realm Cellars The Bard
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Napa Valley, California, United States
A geyser of red licorice, black cherry, and blackberry bursts through with the first whirl of the glass. Notes of smoked meat, leather, and cedar chest add complexity and restraint to the avalanche of black fruit. The palate begins with a balanced and bright juicy entry accompanied by a focused core before transforming into an opulently unctuous finish.
Suggested Pairing:
Prime New York 14oz
Renato Ratti Barbera d’Asti
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2021
Piedmont, Italy
Intense red in the glass with a delicious bouquet of ripe fruit hinting at an undercurrent of pepper spices. Flavorful, pleasing and elegant with good persistence. It’s a classic Barbera d’Asti with balance between acidity, tannin and persistent aromas, with a good aging potential.
Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing
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2020| Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, United States
Pinot Noir
Sea Smoke
”Fruity and rich, with notes of chocolate nibs to the elegant dark fruit and spice flavors. Toasty details linger on the long finish, which features sandalwood accents.”
Wine Spectator
Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten
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2020| Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, United States
Pinot Noir
Sea Smoke
A brooding and intense wine. The aromas begin with notes of Elderberry, Freesia and Fig, then a myriad of savory spices, and a hint of lavender. Firm, mature tannins —evidence of Ten’s ageability — are followed by a long, velvety finish.
Sequence Wines, “Offline,” Pinot Noir
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2021
Santa Rita Hills, CA
This Pinot Noir is a very limited production The fruit was sourced from Santa Rita Hills and went through 100 percent whole cluster fermentation. This is a balanced Pinot with medium body, silky tannins and elegant mouthfeel. You will find notes cherry, pomegranate and a hint of spice.