An exemplary California Merlot, with soft, supple tannins but full, rich flavors—an enticing combination. The...
Tahuan, Mendoza (Argentina) Bonarda 2010
Ernesto Catena of the famed Argentinean winemaking family is responsible for this luscious wine. Something of a...
Cono Sur, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Carménère 2010
An excellent value, this dark, full-bodied red tastes deep and rich, with a faintly herbal undertone, and a surprisingly...
Clifford Bay, Marlborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2010
A fairly austere Pinot Noir, but definitely true to the varietal, being light-bodied and marked by dark cherry fruit...
Champ de Rêves, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County, California) Pinot Noir 2010
An ambitious wine, smooth and supple on the palate, this wine feels seductive but tastes overly sweet, especially in the...
Perrin & Fils, Vinsobres (Rhône Valley, France) 2009
Quite dark fruit flavors introduce this slightly herbal red Rhône. Still very youthful, it definitely benefits...
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley (Washington) 2008
A beautifully balanced Bordeaux-styled wine, showing brighter fruit than its French compatriot, but none of the irritating...
Chappellet, Napa Valley (California) 2009
An impressive red blend made with the five classic Bordeaux grape varieties, this wine tastes deep and satisfying. ...
Shafer, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2009
Doing exactly what New World Merlot should, this wine comes from a highly esteemed producer and seems to be in excellent...
Ferrari Carano, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Soft on the palate, with a lush texture and super-ripe fruit flavors, this fairly expensive Cabernet tastes quite...
Martin Ray, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This wine is soft and supple on the palate yet full-flavored, with layered complexity in the finish, and none of the...
Blau, Montsant (Catalonia, Spain) 2009
Montsant is often thought of as Priorat’s poor cousin, yielding wines that generally are not as intense and...