The light, translucent ruby color indicates what to expect from this wine. This is a lighter style of Pinot Noir with...
Leonetti Cellars, Walla Walla (Washington) Merlot 2011
This wine is from a pioneer producer in Walla Walla that is still one of the valley’s best. This Merlot is big and...
Daou, Paso Robles (California) 2010
Daou has produced a rich, thick reserve bottling with juicy dark fruits, grainy tannins, and oak spice. The palate has cassis...
Catena Zapata, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2008
This Malbec-predominant wine is from the “first family” of producers in Argentina. The Catena family was...
Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
This so good and so classic. Starting to drink well already, it will age nicely in the cellar for 10 year's time or...
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Staying true-to-form, the winery has produced a solid wine in a slightly cool vintage. Aromas shows tree bark, some dried...
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2011
Some wineries really understand that Zinfandel is for drinking with food and not just hammering the palate. Dry Creek...
Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley (California) 2009
Insignia has been a wine that I could enjoy at almost any point in its development, whether just released or aged for...
Altocedro, La Consulta, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2011
There is no question that Karim Mussi Saffie is one of the world's greatest vignerons. He is more than a winemaker;...
Penfolds, South Australia (Australia) 2008
What I love about this wine is that is so well built and so well integrated at such a young age, but it certainly has enough of...
Penfolds, South Australia (Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
A magnificent Cabernet, this shows deep ruby color, focused red but deep currant aromas with an accent of dried herbs, and very...
Penfolds, South Australia (Australia) Shiraz Cabernet 2011
There is always something appealing of an Aussie Shiraz/ Cabernet blend. This wine has just about everything one would...