Carvalhais, Duque de Viseu Red 2019, Dão, Portugal
Tasting Note: A silky red blend with Touriga Nacional contributing concentration and florality that lifts consuming the wine into an experience.[Read more]
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Chateau Gemeillan Cru Bourgeois Medoc 2012 – Better than Regular Bordeaux
Chateau Gemeillan, Cru Bourgeois Medoc 2012, Bordeaux, France
Tasting Note: A Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux that delivers on the promise of being better than regular Bordeaux even while itself being reserved.[Read more]
Vinessens La Casica Del Abuelo 2016 – Black-Fruit, Leather & Hints of Cigar Box Abound
Vinessens, La Casica Del Abuelo 2016, Alicante, Spain
Tasting Note: Black-fruit, leather and hints of cigar box abound in this monastrell-dominated red blend.[Read more]
Reserva D’Amizade Friendship Fado Riserva 2016 – Great Quality for the Price Point
Reserva D’Amizade, Friendship Fado Riserva 2016, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
Tasting Note: A silky red blend from Portugal that doesn’t bang you over the head with fruit, but rather delights from its midpalate subtlety.[Read more]
Chateau La Vaisinerie Puisseguin Saint-Emilion 2015 – Uncomplicated, Midweek Bordeaux
Chateau La Vaisinerie, Puisseguin Saint-Emilion 2015, Bordeaux, France
Tasting Note: A midweek Bordeaux for merlot lovers.[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2012 – A Cool-Vintage Blend That Revels in Red Fruit
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2012, North Coast, California
Tasting Note: A cool-vintage meritage blend that revels in red-fruit and more forest-floor elements than is typical of other Sunce meritage vintages.[Read more]
Sosie Red Blend 2017 – A Plush, Elegant Red Blend
Sosie, Red Blend 2017, Cavedale Vineyard, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A supple, cabernet-sauvignon-and-merlot-led red blend that is equally at home enjoyed by the glass or paired with a meal.[Read more]
Faugères Clos Fantine Cuvée Tradition Rouge 2017 – A Red Blend to Seek Out
Faugères, Clos Fantine Cuvée Tradition Rouge 2017, Languedoc, France
Tasting Note: A Provencal red blend with a mix of reserved, red-and-black fruit and rustic, herbal notes that unite beautifully in your glass revealing that classic, French-wine bouquet.[Read more]
Cavatappi San Pietro 2013 – A Generous, Sangiovese-Led Red Blend
Cavatappi, San Pietro 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington
Tasting Note: If you’ve become more intrigued with sangiovese-led red blends, this generous blend from Washington state is a good place to see how these new-world blends are being made.[Read more]
Bacalhôa Quinta da Garrida Reserva Red 2014 – Combines Rich Black Fruit & Florality
Bacalhôa, Quinta da Garrida Reserva Red 2014, Dão, Portugal
Tasting Note: A beautiful Touriga-Nacional-led red blend from the Dão that combines rich black fruit and florality.[Read more]
