Esoteric Reds
Gut Oggau 2022 'Josephine', Burgenland, Austria
Red cherry and almond knitted with fine fresh acidity. Smells like a Porto, super concentrated and ripe fruit. Acidity goes well with the full body and the finish is long. Unique one. Deep intense color, with a leather, mushroom and wet forest.
$67.99
Domaine de Trévallon 2012 Rouge, IGP Alpilles, France
Dried herbs, rose petal, mint, sweet red cherry, licorice and pipe tobacco give the 2014 tremendous aromatic nuance and overall presence. The 2014 is an especially mid-weight, gracious Trévallon that is just starting to drink well.
$219.97
Terroir Al Limit Soc. Lda. 2013 Les Tosses, Priorat DOCa, Spain
Dark berry fruit, blackberry and elderberry, vegetal notes, nuances of coffee, subtle oak, peppery minerality. Very typical Carignan. Round and supple on the palate, but with gripping, vivid tannins. Oriental spices on the finish. 96 points-Wine Advocate.
$267.99
RODICA 2024 Refošk Classic Red, Istra, Slovenia
Herbaceous aromas of hay and forest floor, red berries and spices. The body is medium, and the palate is fresh, elegantly balanced and mineral. The characteristic bright acidity of Refosco is harmoniously integrated with spicy fruit and velvety tannins.
$24.99
Alain Brumont 2010 Château Montus, La Tyre, Madiran, France
100% Tannat: Rich, deep with complexity and great concentration on the nose, showing red and black fruit with baking spice. Refined tannins and perfect balance show an elegant palate with harmonious, fresh soft finish. Regularly ranking as on the best.
$269.99
Palari 2019 Faro, Sicily, Italy
A dark and savory wine with black fruit, smoke, tar and camphor ash. Surprising and delightful intensity, dry and structured with tannins that remain firmly knit. Fascinating and largely unheard-of indigenous Nerello Mascalese, and Nerello Cappuccio
$84.99