St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel is a rich, medium-bodied Sonoma County red wine featuring intense, concentrated flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and black cherry, balanced by notes of white pepper, cinnamon, and anise. Produced from 50–100+ year-old vines, this 15.4% ABV wine has a long, smooth, and slightly spicy finish.

Orin Swift "8 Years in the Desert" is a bold, full-bodied California red blend (Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache) created by Dave Phinney after an 8-year, non-compete exile from Zinfandel production. Known for15.6% ABV, it features intense aromas of raspberry and blackberry with opulent, brambly fruit flavors, dark chocolate notes, and structured, ripe tannins.

Georgian Valleys Alazani Valley Red is a popular, affordable semi-sweet red wine from Georgia's Kakheti region, typically blending Saperavi and Rkatsiteli grapes. It features a ruby color, medium-bodied palate, and notes of ripe red berries, plums, and blackberries, with a gentle, smooth finish. It is commonly served slightly chilled and pairs well with desserts, fruit, and spicy cuisine.

Santa Cristina Le Maestrelle is a popular, modern Tuscan red wine (IGT) produced by Santa Cristina (Antinori). It is a smooth, medium-bodied blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Syrah, characterized by intense ruby red color, soft tannins, and notes of red berries, plum, and spice. It is known for being balanced and versatile.

The Masi Costasera Amarone Lunar New Year Horse (2020/2026 edition) is a limited-edition Italian red wine celebrating the Year of the Horse. Featuring a stylized golden horse label on a red background, this \(15\%\) ABV Amarone (\(70\%\) Corvina, \(25\%\) Rondinella, \(5\%\) Molinara) offers a rich, velvety profile of stewed fruit, plum, cherry, coffee, and cocoa, with over 30 years of aging potential. 

The Paring Red is a bold, Cabernet Sauvignon-based Bordeaux-style blend from California, known for its classic profile of cassis, dark plum, tobacco, and chocolate, balanced with savory notes of herbs, spice, and earthy complexity, offering structured tannins and a rich, long finish, versatile enough for food pairings or aging. It's crafted by the team behind Jonata & The Hilt using grapes from their estate and other trusted vineyards, aiming for versatility like a chef's paring knife.

Los Haroldos Estate Malbec is a full-bodied Argentine red known for its vibrant, fruity profile with intense aromas of ripe red/black fruits (plum, blackberry, cherry) alongside oak notes of chocolate, vanilla, and spice, balanced by sweet tannins, medium acidity, and a long, elegant finish, pairing well with grilled meats, cheeses, and stews.

Nada Que Ver Maturana Tinta is a rare, powerful 100% Maturana Tinta Rioja wine from Bodegas Martinez Alesanco, known for its intense dark cherry color, complex aromas of black fruit, violet, clove, coffee, and balsamic, plus a structured palate with velvety tannins, high acidity, and a long finish, offering unique character from a rediscovered grape variety with notes of spice and green pepper.

Rtvelisi Napareuli is a Georgian PDO red dry wine, 100% Saperavi, offering a medium ruby color with aromas of strawberry, spice, and vanilla oak, leading to a smooth, fruity palate with licorice notes, subtle oak, and a seamless finish, best paired with roasted meats and served around 16-18°C.

Château Ksara Cabernet Sauvignon from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley is a full-bodied red known for its deep color, rich dark fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant, plum) and spicy aromas, often with notes of vanilla, cedar, and leather, featuring firm tannins and a long, balanced finish, reflecting its traditional winemaking in ancient cellars and a blend of power and elegance.

Guigal Hermitage Rouge is a prestigious, full-bodied red wine from the Northern Rhône Valley in France, crafted exclusively from Syrah grapes. A benchmark for Hermitage wines, it is known for its intense color, robust tannins, and ability to age for decades.

Masi Mezzanella Amandorlato Recioto is a complex, ruby-red Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG wine from a single vineyard in Italy, characterized by its unique bitter-sweet almond aftertaste and notes of prunes, dried fruits, cinnamon, and dark chocolate. Made using the appassimento technique of drying grapes, it is a velvety, full-bodied, sweet wine that balances richness with acidity, offering a multifaceted experience. It is best served at 15–18°C (59–64°F) and pairs well with rich meats, aged cheeses, and dark chocolate desserts.

The Caymus Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 50th Anniversary Gift Box typically includes a bottle of Caymus Vineyards' 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon, often presented in a custom wooden box. The wine itself is known for its rich, full-bodied flavor profile with notes of dark fruit, vanilla, and espresso. The 50th Anniversary edition celebrates Caymus's five decades of Cabernet production in Napa Valley. The gift box may also include accessories like engraved wine glasses and a wine opener.

Mission Hill Reserve Syrah is a full-bodied, inky-colored red wine with aromas of dark fruits, violets, and peppercorn. It offers flavors of Bing cherries, rosemary, anise, brambleberry, and cedar. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 14 months, contributing to a long finish. It's known for its intense and complex palate, with nuances of violet, spice, and black cherry. The Reserve Syrah is crafted from fruit sourced from Mission Hill's estate vineyards in the Okanagan Valley, specifically Oliver and Osoyoos.

Tbilvino Akhasheni is a semi-sweet red wine made from the Saperavi grape variety. It is known for its light berry color, ripe plum notes, and harmonious velvety taste with a subtle hint of chocolate. The wine has a pleasant acidity and is naturally sweet, with a finish that includes dark berries and spice notes.

The house of Dr. Zenzen has since 1636 been wine growers in Germany. This family tradition of more than 380 years stands for great experience and exclusiveness concerning the quality of wines. The Einig-Zenzen family produces wine grown in the hills above the river Mosel in the small picturesque village of Valwig in the heart of the Mosel wine region.

A clear contender for the best, Left Bank value wine made today, this beauty is elegant, fresh, soft, silky, polished, medium-bodied, fruity, ripe, sweet and already accessible. Drink it over the next 5-7 years. 92 Points

Aromas reminiscent of cassis, mint and cocktail bitters are heady and boisterous. Unfortunately they're overwhelmed by the mocha-like barrel influence. The palate finishes what the nose started. Gauzy, oaky tannins are chewy, distracting from the fruit and spice. The alcohol feels warm towards the finish. Christina Pickard

Made from malbec grapes in a single vineyard, the wine is intense with violet hues, and offers great aromatic richness and elegance. The nose is deeply expressive, with aromas of plums, spices, and balsamic notes. It features a vibrant finish and velvety tannins, creating a sophisticated and memorable tasting experience.

Made with the same grapes and care that go into the Leitz award-winning “regular” Rieslings and Pinot Noirs, the wines are de-alcoholised through a low temperature vaccuum distillation process to ensure alcohol is removed without removing the all important natural aromas and remarkable properties of the terroir. Intense red berry fruit rises from the glass and offers juicy cherry aromas on the palate. A very harmonious red wine alternative with nuances of currants that does not immediately reveal that 99.5% of the alcohol is missing!

The Lautus red blend is made from a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage. Pure red and black berry fruit flavours, with a touch of oak. The elegant palate is underpinned by fine tannin and juicy yet subtle fruit.

The red wine "Prugnolo" Valtellina Superiore from Cantina Rainoldi is named after the "Prunus Spinosa," a decorative shrub that grows near the vineyards and whose blue berries ripen in autumn, coinciding with the harvest period. Made from the noble Nebbiolo grape, "Prugnolo" is a structured and full-bodied wine, crafted from carefully selected grapes from the terraces of Valtellina Superiore. It undergoes a pre-fermentation cryo-maceration lasting about 60 hours, followed by controlled-temperature maceration with continuous pumpover. The wine then matures for approximately twelve months in small oak barrels previously used for Sfursat Fruttaio Ca' Rizzieri. Afterward, it is blended in stainless steel tanks and aged in bottle for at least 9 months before being released.

"Another beautiful Zinfandel in the style that the Lamborns have become known for. Bing cherry, raspberry and blackberry compote, stewed plum, roses, and chocolate meet the quintessential Lamborn pepper on the nose. Quick to open and equally quick to please, flavorful notes of cherry, raspberry, lavender, clove and spice intermingle with the vanilla and maple of the medium toast American oak, offering each sip luxurious fruit, feel, and elegance found only in this Zin." - Heidi Barrett, winemaker

Patrick Lambert's vineyards are located in Cravant-les-Coteaux, just 8 km from Chinon, renowned for producing some of the finest wines in the Chinon appellation. He cultivates 6.5 hectares of land, all classified as organic. Lambert's red wines reflect the classic Chinon style, showcasing the full fruitiness and deep texture of Cabernet Franc. His marvelous rosé demonstrates a light touch, allowing his wines to develop their own unique character.

Mocha, blue flower, menthol and forest berry aromas lift out of the glass. Firmly structured but elegant, the linear palate exhibits pomegranate, wild strawberry, star anise and white pepper alongside a backbone of fine-grained tannins and racy acidity. Drink 2029–2044. Kerin O’Keefe

Deeply coloured with garnet highlights. Sun-ripened nose showing a mix of stone fruits, strong spices and smoky notes. The palate is full and chewy with clean aromatics revolving around a menthol core. Sleek, energetic finish for a balanced and very fleshy wine.

A decent introduction to Australian Grenache, a bit simple and one-dimensionally cherry-fruited but clean, supple and easy to drink despite plenty of body, with just a bit of warmth on the finish.

Maison Louis Jadot is one of the most trusted and revered wine houses in Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. Frédéric Barnier, Jadot’s esteemed winemaker, and his team balance tradition and technology, focusing on the purest expression of each wine’s terroir.  Founded in 1859, the house now owns 528 acres of vineyards, including 280 acres of the Cote d’Or’s most prestigious Premier and Grand Cru plots.

Another Port success from the Branco family of Quinta do Portal, following their success with the 2003 vintage. This is a lovely, lively wine, with fresh acidity alongside good, mature fruit. It is ripe but very elegant, with a sweet, dried fruit aftertaste.

Nose: Intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, with hints of cedar and tobacco.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of ripe black fruits, including blackberry and plum, complemented by notes of vanilla and dark chocolate.

Palate: Velvety smooth tannins, well-balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish with a touch of spice.

The Brunello Di Montalcino is fragrant with incense, rose petals, red raspberry, and blood orange. Elegant, with fine tannins, it is approachable already in its youthful stage. Its refreshing acidity and wonderful dusty earth minerality make it a very pleasing wine to drinking now or over the next 10 years.

Nose: Aromas of ripe black cherry, raspberry, and plum, with hints of violet and baking spices.

Taste: Rich and velvety on the palate, with flavors of dark berries, black currant, and a touch of cola.

Palate: Well-balanced acidity, silky tannins, and a long, lingering finish with notes of vanilla and oak.

Like traditional Amarone, the grapes are dried per regulations before pressing after January 1. Full bodied, structured and typical aromas and flavours of dried cherries, figs, balsamic, licorice, espresso and earthiness, Allegrini is one of the more famous families of the Valpolicella region. If you love Amarone, but find a full bottle too much, this 375ml, although pricey, is well worth the price of admission.

45% Corvina Veronese, 45% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella and 5% Oseleta

"The 2016 Durfort-Vivens is gorgeous. Cabernet Sauvignon aromatics and structure play off the natural intensity of the year beautifully. Blackberry, grilled herbs, licorice, leather and crème de cassis are all vividly sketched in this layered, expressive Margaux. (AG) " --- Vinous (1/2019)

96 points - James Suckling

A rich, balanced, long-lasting and incredibly harmonious red wine, dark in colour with a touch of purple in the reflections. Its powerful and complex bouquet contains notes of dark berries, with hints of cherry alongside peppery and liquorice spices. On the palate it is aromatic, with velvety tannins and soft ripe fruit, and a long finish.

There is 52% Merlot in the blend and it shows in an enticing, opulent aroma of plum and blackberry. A little more backward than the other wines in the Haut-Brion stable so far, but all the ingredients are there to make a brilliant wine. There is a great depth of ripe fruit, impressively fine tannins, lovely balance and excellent length. It is superbly fresh and has exceptional potential for the future.
(52% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot)

A small portion, about 12%, of the blend is made up of Viura to add a touch of lightness to the full-bodied Tempranillo that makes up the majority of this cuvée. The Tempranillo grapes are fermented in the winery's traditional carbonic maceration method in open concrete vats, resulting in a very fruit-forward wine with soft, well-integrated tannins. Maturing the wine in concrete vats for several months adds surprising depth and complexity. The grapes are from 40-year old vines. In the glass there is an inviting dark cherry colour with purple tinges. The aroma is expressive and refreshing with hints of violets, strawberries, and aromatic herbs. The finish is well rounded and elegant.

The renamed Lunae winery located in Liguria produces this spectacular red wine with the DOC Colli Luini certification. This wine is made by 33% Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo and Canaiolo grapes. The Auxo Colli Luini DOC is an excellent quality wine, refined and prestigious suitable for convivial and representative moments and it is also round and soft. The cultivation method is the Guyot with a density of 4000 units per hectare according to the technical policy of production. The vineyards are located in Castelnuovo Magra and in little portion also in Ortonovo and Sarzana in the La Spezia province. The vineyards are around 30 years old. The manual grape harvest takes place in the second half of September. Firstly there is the fermentation in stainless steel tanks with 10 days on peels, then the racking off and late the malolactic fermentation always in steel tanks. Finally the aging period of 6 months in big oak barrels. In the first process the must and the wine are kept at 18°C.