Reds

Critically acclaimedt. It's already delicious and accessible but will also provide several years or more of pleasure.

"A great everyday full-bodied Syrah."

95 Points. Medium ruby red. Elegant and harmonious nose with aromas of plum, mushroom and cherry skin. Full bodied and dry with silky tannins and a fresh finish.

Rayos Uva is Olivier’s version of a Bourgongne Rouge sourced from fruit grown in the sandy, gravelly and alluvial soils of Rioja Baja. The blend is dependent on the vintage but usually includes Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha – percentages change each

90 points. This red stays fruity and generous while graphite, rose and cherry aromas waft from the glass. There is even a hint of pink grapefruit as it plays out on the lingering finish. Fine balance and length. Drink now through 2024.

Tar, white pepper, figs, wet gravel, kalamata olives and dried plums. The fruit can be coaxed out with some air, but it is the spice and the olives and the tar which drive this earthy and old-world styled Syrah. Medium bodied with silky tannins.

A blend of 90 Malbec and 10 Merlot, cultivated organically. A dense violet and plum color, with a bouquet of dark berries, cherry, minerals and cocoa. Medium-bodied with an excellent structure, notes of cherry and cassis with balanced, persistent tannins.

This delicious red opens with deep aromas of leather and brown spice that lead to plush flavors of blackberry, mocha and pomegranate. The touch of fruit sweetness is a nice counterpoint to the soft chewy tannins.

"...wines that are intimately tied to and faithfully reflect the rugged, sensual beauty of the Provençal landscape from which they’re born."

Quinta Do Gradil Ruelas Lisboa Reserva Red

Red berries and chocolate aromas combined with the elegance of Allier oak, presents smooth tannins on the palate with a complex and persistent finish

Chateau Nicot Bordeaux Rouge

91 Points. "Generous and round with a pretty floral nose and the aromatic power of the partial carbonic maceration. It has a juicy texture, clean, fruit-driven flavors and a textured mouthfeel. An incredible bargain."

Old vines, with deep roots in the schist, offering a few, precious grapes, perfectly reflecting the terroir. An intense wine, developing red and black berry aromas with mineral notes. Elegant tannins, boasting finesse and persistence.

Clear, brilliant, burgundy with ruby light. It gives out a persisting, strong smell with nuances from the underwood, aromatic wood, soft fruit, vanilla and preserve. At taste the wine is round and full-bodied, dry with an aromatic persistence.

The Tenuta Pederzana Gibe Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC offered something very different. Once the nice violet color was in the glass, we were able to enjoy the deep dark flavor of overripe cherries. This wine started with the typical bitternes