This wine features aromas of red cherry, violet and talcum powder. In the mouth there are flavors of tart cherry and pomegranate juice. It is well balanced, with a pleasantly acidic finish.

Natural high quality seasoned red wine. Made from selected Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, grown in the southern part of Moldova. The wine has a ruby red color with garnet reflex. The scent is reminiscent of a large part of the berries as dewberry, strawberry and raspberry .The taste is full, soft body accentuated with fruity taste by the acquired in the oak flavor. The perfect accompaniment to grilled fillet steak, semi-aged cheeses ,fried mushrooms.

Bin 389 was often referred to as ‘Baby Grange', in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960 by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped forge Penfolds reputation with red wine drinkers by combining the structure of cabernet sauvignon with the richness of shiraz. Exemplifying the judicious balance of fruit and oak, Bin 389 highlights the generous mid-palate Penfolds in known for.

85/100 Wine Enthusiast

"This is a fresh and uplifting blend of Cabernet and Malbech with buoyant aromas of wild berry, cranberry, blueberry and tart exotic spice. It has a smooth texture and easy concentration with sweet fruit flavors on the close."

The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh and fruity character of the grape variety. On the nose, the wine exhibits aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and a hint of spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a good balance of acidity. Flavors of red fruits, black tea, and a hint of oak are present. This wine is a great pairing with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.

"Plum, soy, black currant, and underbrush characteristics comprise this attractive, elegant, mid-weight 2007. Drink it over the next 6-7 years." - Robert Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate

Ilauri Bajo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a vibrant, ruby-red Italian wine from the Abruzzo region, featuring an intense aroma of ripe red fruits (cherry, plum, blackberry) framed by subtle oak spices. It is typically medium-bodied, velvety, and approachable, offering a balanced, juicy, and well-rounded palate with 13% ABV.

Decoy California Zinfandel (part of the Duckhorn portfolio) is a bold, fruit-forward red wine featuring lush blackberry, blueberry, and plum flavors. It is known for its smooth, velvety tannins, bright acidity, and hints of baking spice (nutmeg, cinnamon) and mocha. This popular, accessible wine often blends Zinfandel with Petite Syrah.

McManis Cabernet Sauvignon is a popular California red known for its dark garnet color, rich dark fruit aromas (blueberry, blackberry, black cherry), and juicy palate with flavors of black currant, black cherry, and hints of smoke, mocha, or chocolate, finishing with soft, creamy tannins and balanced oak. It's generally medium-bodied, offering a fruit-forward, easy-drinking style with integrated fruit and oak, making it a versatile pairing for grilled meats and burgers.

Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. Since its founding in 1972, Caymus has become renowned as a consistent leader in the production of Napa Valley Cabernet. Grapes for this wine are farmed in a range of Napa’s sub-appellations – from Coombsville to Calistoga – with fruit from the valley floor creating lushness and the hillsides providing backbone. Diversification enables us to make the best possible wine in a given year, featuring layered, lush aromas and flavors, including cocoa, cassis and ripe berries.

The nose is deep and intense, yet discreet, with aromas of graphite, tarry red berries, cinnamon, mineral and a fine twist of savory oranges. Dense and juicy on the palate, with impressive mineral tension and power, followed by a lengthy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but better from 2024.

The DECOY LIMITED PASO ROBLES CABERNET SAUVIGNON is a full-bodied red wine with flavors of dark fruit like black raspberry and blueberry, notes of spice, vanilla, and cocoa from aging in French oak, and a smooth, structured finish. It is made with grapes from esteemed Paso Robles vineyards and is crafted by the same winemaking team behind Duckhorn Vineyards. It is known for its complexity and classic California style.

fresh aromas of raspberries and overripe strawberries are pronounced in this wine from the noble Pinot Noir variety. Pleasant acidity combined with a silky finish.

Floral and black raspberry and coffee bean nose, medium bodied with an open easy to drink, soft and sweet personality. From yields of 25 hectoliters per hectare, the wine was produced from a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The wine reached 13% ABV and is aging in 50% new oak.

Very dark ruby red. baked fruit, plums and cherries. fruity tastes, with hints of coffee and cocoa. Very well balanced.

94/100 Wine Enthusiast

"Matured two years in oak foudres, this full-bodied blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah balances piercing black cherry and cassis flavors against a firm structure of fine, penetrating tannins and bright acidity. Richly concentrated yet pristine in fruit, it finishes on a sultry, smoky streak of crushed stone and charred anise. Anna Lee C. Iijima"

Righetti’s Amarone is produced from selected Corvina (70%), Rondinella (20%) and other indigenous varietals (10%) grown in the hills of the Valpolicella Classico DOC. The finest bunches of ripe grapes are placed in shallow wood crates and left to dry over a period of 3-5 months. Thereafter, the grapes are pressed, the juice is fermented to dryness, and the wine is aged in large casks of Slavonian oak.
Full-bodied and rich with aromas of dried fruit, plums, black cherry and a distinct “earthy” note. The wine will continue to evolve in the bottle over the next 5 to 10 years. What remains is a highly extracted fruit-driven wine that presents with 15.2% Alc.

Le Ragose Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso is a classic expression of the Valpolicella wine region in Veneto, Italy. Made from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Corvinone grapes, this wine is crafted using the Ripasso method, where the wine is refermented on the skins of Amarone, creating a rich and complex profile. On the nose, aromas of dark cherry, plum, and chocolate are prevalent, while the palate is smooth with velvety tannins and flavors of ripe berries, vanilla, and a hint of spice.

Varietal Composition: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet FrancWinemaker Notes:The Discussion is a majestic and elegant wine that immediately demands attention with alluring aromas of black cherry compote, chocolate-covered blueberry, fig and cinnamon. As it opens up, hints of clove, toasted hazelnut and espresso bean emerge. On the palate, juicy blueberry, raspberry and pomegranate flavors meld with creamy oak to create a generous palate structure, with focused tannins and hints of sage and savory spice adding complexity to a long, stately finish.

Garnet red veering towards purple. Expressive, with creamy notes of black fruits such as blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry and sweet spices. Slender in the mouth, prolonged by a fine acidity, but wrapped up in a round, velvety and charming matter. Combines blackberry cream with toasted spices and vanilla. The finish is tonic, with a substance that gains in concentration and tannins. Harmonious, coherent, well balanced.

Colour: Deep crimson.

Aroma: An intense aroma of ripe Satsuma plum, mocha, vanilla and savoury notes combine with hints of cedar and sweet spices.

Palate: Rich, sweet fruit is balanced wonderfully with briary and sweet spices and lovely, silky tannins. A full-bodied, textural wine, showing great complexity with hints of cedar and allspice flowing through to the lengthy, brambly fruit finish.

"For the vintage, this is a particularly rich wine. It is structured and firm with opulent black-plum fruit that gives the wine a ripe character. Dense with supporting tannins, the wine is going to develop well over the medium term. Drink from 2022. (RV)" (2/2017) -Wine Enthusiast (92 points)

Maluri by Prut exhibits a deep red color with aging undertones. It stands out for its predominant aroma of berries and raisins, followed by emotional nuances of vanilla. The rich taste, full of vigor, harmoniously combines notes of cherry and plum, leaving a long and balanced aftertaste.

92/100 James Suckling
Aromas of spiced cherries, violets, bark, cloves and potpourri. It's medium-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Tight and focused finish. From organically grown grapes.

Blackberry and light dried fruit with oyster-shell undertones. It’s full-bodied with round, lightly chewy tannins that nicely accentuate the fruit character. Walnuts and wet earth. Delicious now, but better in two or three years.

Montes Purple Angel is a premium red wine from Chile that is made from a blend of Carmenere and Petit Verdot grapes. This wine is known for its deep purple color and intense aromas of black fruit, spices, and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a rich and complex flavor profile that includes notes of blackberry, plum, chocolate, and tobacco. The tannins are firm and well-structured, providing a long and elegant finish. This wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, which adds a subtle touch of oak and enhances its complexity. Montes Purple Angel is a perfect wine to pair with grilled meats, hearty stews, and strong cheeses.

Rosu de Purcari is a revelation for wine lovers: ripe, rich, and full of flavor. Red like fire, passionate as the first love, irresistible as a beautiful woman. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot 15% Malbec It has a brick-red color and a complex aroma of forest fruits, cranberries, and dried plums revealing delicate sweet nuances of vanilla. The fruit flavor surprises through its refinement, deepness and smoothness, ensuring a long lasting aftertaste. Made from grapes harvested and selected by hand, produced using traditional methods. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrique. Venison, lamb and spicy Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses. Decant for 30 minutes before serving. Recommended serving temperature: 18 to 20 °С.

From the Piedmont wine region, Giribaldi 2014 is an intense and full-bodied Barolo with dark fruit, underbrush and earthy flavours on the palate and would benefit from a couple more years in cellar. The wine was aged in oak cask for 30 months and tannins are still quite firm

The Ybert family has owned the Château for over four generations, maintaining their Grand Cru classification since 1987 through a commitment to outstanding quality and craftsmanship. This 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red boasts a deep ruby red color with purple and dense notes. It exudes delicate aromas of sweet spices, toasted notes, and intense black fruits. On the palate, it is rich and complex, generously full of fresh fruit aromas with silky tannins that lend it great finesse. The finish is sweet and leaves a memory of an elegant, tender, harmonious, and pleasantly outstanding wine, which can be enjoyed young but will benefit from aging for 8 to 10 years if stored correctly in a temperature-controlled environment.

Chateau Laurence 'Petite Laurence' is made from 100% Merlot grapes and aged for 14 months in tank and barrel before release. The wine is soft and smooth and gentle with a savouriness and spicy taste.  There is a food friendly meaty and woody undertone, perfect for a variety of Autumnal dishes.

94 Points-Wine Enthusiast "Firm and still dry with the solid tannins, the wine's ripe fruitiness is developing well. The combination gives great potential. Black currant and berry fruits are both there with crisp juicy acidity. The aftertaste is a reminder that this wine has a long way to go. Drink from 2024. "

93 Poins-Vinous "The 2014 Lagrange is terrific. Bold, juicy and exuberant, the 2014 possesses striking balance and textural richness. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, iron, smoke and tobacco underpin a core of intense red-toned fruit in a super-expressive, layered wine endowed with real pedigree. The firm, muscular tannins need time to soften, but there is plenty to look forward to."

Caymus Special Selection is always a selection of the best barrels that play to a style constantly pushing the limits of richness and concentration, in this case, clocking in at 16% alcohol. The nose is slightly cooked and raisiny with plenty of cassis, chocolate, and coffee spilling onto the palate. Blackberry jam, pipe tobacco and brown spices line a richly dark, dense tannin finish. It is only made in the best years, but I wouldn’t mind if this was throttled back a bit.

This wine presents a dark purple-red color, accented by a violet hue and a deep black core, offering an eye-catching visual appeal. The nose is richly aromatic, dominated by a bouquet of pronounced fruits including dark plums, black cherries, black currant jam, and blackberries, complemented by sweet elderberries. These fruit notes are beautifully integrated with a fine roasted aroma, hints of vanilla, and mild spices, creating a complex and inviting aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine showcases a well-structured body with good depth, featuring ripe tannins that blend harmoniously with well-balanced fruit flavors and mild spices. It is a wine of very good length and depth, making it a memorable and sophisticated choice.

From the oldest winemaking family in Argentina, Nicolas Catena was a pioneer for high-altitude wine growing. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec is an excellent example of ageable Argentinian wine. Deep, concentrated, bramble and blackcurrant fruit dominate.

Fresh, balanced and with fine but compact tannins, this Rioja is chiefly made up of Tempranillo. It seduces thanks to its aromatic profile evoking roasting, coconut and cherry. It comes from a cellar in Mendavia famous for its complex and intense wines.

"This wine is poised, gathering freshness and good acidity in the same structured container as the pure black-currant fruits. With 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine has a classicism about it: fruity and structured at the same time. Drink from 2024. Roger Voss" - 97/100, Wine Enthusiast

The nose of this wine is characterized by its fruity profile, offering a rich intensity of fruit with notes of fleshy red berries, crushed red berries, and hints of violet and blackcurrant. There are also nuances of fleshy plum, black tea, lily, saffron, and a subtle hint of vanilla. On the palate, it exhibits a mineral freshness and balance, with a defined fruitiness and roundness. The tannic structure is finely tightened, accompanied by a pleasant juiciness and a coating texture. Flavors of fleshy red berry, crushed raspberry, and pulpy red plum dominate, complemented by floral hints, iodine salinity, and subtle notes of liquorice, tobacco, graphite, and mocha. The tannins are smooth, with background nuances of toasted hazelnut and blueberry adding complexity.

This is the best Graceland we have tasted and it's doubly impressive showing none of that scorched earth and burnt rubber that plagues the category. This is perfectly ripe with elegant styling and fresh black cherry a fruit and vanilla on its youthful palate. This is a classic wine for T-bone steaks.