The vibrant ruby color with pink highlights makes this wine attractive from the start. High-toned floral notes yield...
Ladera, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Ladera has vineyards on both Mt. Veeder and Howell Mountain, at almost opposite ends of Napa Valley. Both contribute to...
Cosentino Winery, Lodi (California) Zinfandel 2011
This wine has overwhelming oak expressed in nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, caraway, and cedar notes. The oak is hard to overcome, and...
Domaine du Murinais, Crozes-Hermitage (Rhône Valley, France) 2008
This wine is a good example of Crozes-Hermitage. The color is a deep ruby-garnet. The nose has intense white pepper and...
Ray’s Station, North Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This wine has moderate ruby color that seems light for a Cabernet Sauvignon. The aromas of red currant, cherry, and blackberry...
Ray’s Station, North Coast (California) Merlot 2009
This wine is light ruby color. Aromas and flavors are of stewed plum, ripe cherry, and red berry fruits. But, the dominant...
Azienda Agricola Pira Luigi, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
This wine is from a southwest-facing cru of Serralunga d’Alba, and what is considered one of the best vineyards of...
Fable, Western Cape (South Africa) Syrah/Mourvedre 2009
This project from American businessman and multiple-winery owner Charles Banks is showing its potential. This red wine has all...
Andrew Will, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) 2009
The nose on this Bordeaux blend is reminiscent of beautiful, ripe red and black fruits. The plum, cassis, and cherry fruit are...
Warwick Estate, Stellenbosch (South Africa) Pinotage 2009
Mike Ratcliffe, Nic van Aarde, and their team have made a thoroughly drinkable wine. It has cocoa, cinnamon, and pepper...
Sean Minor, Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2010
Sean Minor has crafted a very typical example of Carneros Pinot Noir. The wine is a medium ruby color with a touch of garnet at...
Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits (Burgundy, France) 2010
This wine is an example of lesser appellations outperforming their pedigree due to vintage and producer. The 2010 wines have the...