2016

Aromas of blackberries and plums with spices and chocolate orange. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins and a juicy dark fruit character. Pretty long and flavorful finish. It was aged only a...

Dense aromas of prune, blackberry, leather and vanilla open this lusty, full-bodied Rioja that presses the pedal to the metal. Flavors of blackberry and baking spice transition to mocha and...

An intense red color with ruby highlights. Hints of redcurrants, blackberries, and cocoa powder on the nose, together with spicy notes of black pepper, cloves, and nutmeg. On the palate,...

Delicate and impressive depth on the nose. The finish is quite unique, rich and long lasting. \n \n Producer Information \n "Winemaking goes to the dogs! Our beloved Soft-coated Wheaten...

This Big Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with bright aromas of ripe blackberry, blueberry jam, black currant and notes of brown spice. This is a big, rich and juicy wine...

This features a well of blackberry and black cherry flavors, along with iron, licorice and fresh herb aromas and flavors. The dense tannins are easily matched by the concentrated flavors,...

A juicy and rich red with lots of fruit and polished yet fine tannins. Medium to full body and tight, focused fruit. Delicious now.\n Producer Information\n Blackbird Vineyards is an...

This Cab Franc– dominant blend (with 15% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon) shows beauty and grace. Dried brush and violets form an exquisite floral bouquet with an echo of earthy...

Features a wide swath of espresso, loam and smoldering tobacco flavors out front, followed by a tighter beam of black currant and blackberry paste. Dense and fleshy in feel, with...

Bright medium ruby. Lively black fruit aromas are accented by pepper and violet notes. In a juicier, leaner style than the 2015 version but still a seamless wine, offering noteworthy...

The fully developed, aromatic and open 2016 30.000 Maravedíes, with nice aromatics and a very pleasant palate. It's fragrant and elegant, with pungent flavors and very good persistence. This is...

An intense, dark ruby red color. On the nose, there are complex and elegant aromas reflecting the character of this wine, which includes red fruit, spice and minerality. On the...

This is an excellent generously oaked Ribera from a benchmark year. The nose leads with vanilla, toast, coconut and blackberry aromas. That's backed by a lively palate with popping acidity....

Dark cherries, blueberries, dried herbs, smoke, cracked pepper and baking spices on the nose. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Dark, chalky and smoky on the palate with a supple finish.\n \n...

This wine shows terrific balance and harmony. Quite delicate and smooth texture on the long finish. \n \n Producer Information \n Bodegas Cepa 21 was created by brothers José and...

This wine shows terrific balance and harmony. Quite delicate and smooth texture on the long finish. \n \n Producer Information \n Bodegas Ostatu is a family winery located in the...

Carro is a ridiculous value in a full-bodied, complex, rich and savory dry red wine. Dense ruby/purple with notes of blackberry and blueberry fruit, licorice and camphor, the wine is...

Opens with peppery, earthy black cherry and berry aromas, yet the palate is clacky and narrow, with high acidity and dry, limited flavors of blackberry and black cherry. Narrow as...

Powerful and polished, the Wall Road shows immense aromas of black currant, blueberry, blackberry preserves and hints of sweet dark herbs. The palate is fully developed and well-structured with firm...

"This wine is ruby red in color, with rich dark red nuances and a distinctly fruity bouquet. Its supple cherry aromas are followed by hints of vanilla and cinnamon. It...

Bright red colour. The nose is redolent of fresh wild berries and sweet liquorice. Velvety tannins on the elegant palate from this classically-styled yet approachable Barolo. \n Producer Information \n...

Opaque ruby in color, with generous aromas of wild red berries, vanilla, black pepper, tobacco leaf, cinnamon and bittersweet chocolate. On the palate, the wine shows expressive notes of ripe...

Founded in 1731, Bouchard Pere & Fils is one of Burgundy's oldest wine merchants and one of the largest landowners in the Cote d'Or. Over the centuries, the House has...

Bright, rich ruby red. Nose opens with lots of crunchy, vivid berry fruit followed by cassis, raspberry and goji berry. Powerful palate with firm, grippy tannin, lots of ripe fruit...

A dense matrix supports black cherry, iron, earth, tobacco and coffee flavors in this beefy red. Tips toward the tannins in the end, but stays in line. \n \n Producer...

This has the expressive fruit and racy spine of the vintage, mixing plum and blackberry paste flavors with a graphite edge, while extra sassafras and bramble notes add energy to...

Passion fruit and Bing cherry come off the nose of this wine with a distinctive, wet gravel minerality. As you look at the wine in your glass it continues to...

There are deeply ripe, dark-berry and plum aromas here with a rich, floral edge, too. The palate has a plush array of ripe, dark-berry and plum flavors with silky, rich...

This is a dark and intensely brooding wine, 100% varietal, from fruit grown near Howell Mountain. Smoke, char, bark and densely packed tannin wrap around baked plum, graphite and earthy...

A dense and concentrated cabernet with aromas and flavors of confectionary blackberry and stewed cassis. The lush fruit is brought into balance by high tone herbal aromatics of mint, sage,...

A dense and concentrated cabernet with aromas and flavors of confectionary blackberry and stewed cassis. The lush fruit is brought into balance by high tone herbal aromatics of mint, sage,...

It presents itself with great elegance and charm with precise aromas, imposing but very fine tannins and great length. \n \n Producer Information \n Buttonwood Farm is a small gem...

Indulge in the seductive allure of Ca Montebello Sangue di Giuda Oltrepo Pavese, a tantalizing masterpiece crafted to captivate the senses and elevate your wine experience to new heights. Nestled...

Made from the varieties Touriga Nacional and Castelão, this wine has been aged for 9 months in French oak enhancing its intensity and complexity. \n The wine has a defined...

Fragrant and juicy in the matrix shows notes of geraniums, red plums and strawberries. Medium-full body, soft tannins in the extraction well blended into the wine and a brilliant finish....

This alluring wine offers lovely aromatics, soft, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. On the palate, layers of Bing cherry, wild strawberry and sassafras are underscored by hints of white pepper...

Dark ruby red. On the nose breath of light strawberry, then ripe cherries and forest berries, shows nuances of pomegranate and dried rose leaf. On the palate juicy and clear,...

The Camigliano 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gualto shows increased precision and sharper lines compared to the 2017 wines reviewed here. This wine also reveals a more vibrant and intact...

Campo Viejo has a long history that dates back to the Roman Empire. However, it has been only in the last century that their name became synonymous with Rioja wines....

Intense ruby red, verging on garnet with complex notes of ripe blackberries, blueberries, mellow spices, myrtle, tobacco and chocolate. \n \n Producer Information \n Cantina Santadi (also known as Cantina...