Rust En Vrede Cabernet
$58.99
A respectable 88 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for the 2011 vintage, and the review? "A nice chewy entry of raspberry and wild strawberry laced with white pepper, while the finish is harmonious and focused, albeit rather orthodox. Drink now. Like Kanonkop, Rust En Vrede is one of South Africa’s stalwarts whose wines have improved leaps and bounds in recent vintages....Modern in style, finely crafted and packed full of flavors, Rust en Vrede’s wines are worth pursuing."
Trivento Reserve Malbec
$19.99
Angels & Cowboys Sonoma Blend
$42.99
A super-easy to drink red blend from the guys that founded Cannonball Wine Company and graphic designer Michael Schwab. A blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Petit Sirah…You get the picture. A great wine for a great price!
Conterno Barbera D`Alba Conca Tre Pile
$61.99
"The “Conca Tre Pile” is a hilly area in Bussia Soprana where the vines are predominantly Barbera, with vineyards having a maximum age of 45 years. The barrels (“barriques”) are made of 100% new wood. Tangy and fresh with almond, plum and peach flavors. Medium body and a clean finish. Delicious and textbook." James Suckling
Rodney Strong Alex Valley Cab
$39.99
Rodney Strong recognized the Alexander Valley as an ideal place to grow Cabernet Sauvignon as far back as 1971, when he planted his first Cabernet vineyard, the Alexander's Crown. Bold fruit aromas and flavors centered on red plum and boysenberry. Rich and mouthfilling texture with soft tannins, all of which were framed in the finest oak barrels for 18 months. Enjoy over the next 3 – 6 years.
Bussola Valpolicella BG Classico
$39.99
Bussola is one of the legendary producers in the Valpolicella region of Italy. Located in the Veneto, it is a blend of grapes: 40% Corvina, 40% Rondinella, 10% Molinara and 10% other grapes. Picking begins in the middle of October and the wine is bottled in April of the next year. Valpolicella wines are young and meant to be consumed in their youth. Their aromas and flavors are delicate and best enjoyed with hors d'oeuvres, pasta dishes, poultry or cheese.
Ridge Santa Cruz Mtns Cabernet Sauvignon
$159.99
One to collect ! 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc. 91 points Wine Spectator: "Made in a style that demands patience and cellaring, this is taut, firm, dense and sturdy. Not showing much now, but like good Bordeaux, this is built to age. (JL) (7/2017)"
Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec
$60.99
From celebrated American winemaker Paul Hobbs, whose project in Argentina, Vina Cobos, regularly wins accolades from wine critics around the world. This beautiful, rich, complex Malbec has notes of plum, blackberry and herbs. The finish goes on and on. Pair with anything big and beefy. It's drinking well now, but it can also be cellared for a few years.
Marcarini Barbera D'Alba Ciabot
$31.99
Barbera is the Piedmont's most widespread variety, and one where results vary greatly. Given Marcarini's extremely low crop yields per hectare, excellent exposures (south/southwest), and élevage in French barriques, their superb version is a truly great wine, with remarkable balance between tannins and acidity. This exceptional Barbera is a particularly fine match for meat-based second courses.