Varietal
E. Guigal 2021 La Landonne, Côte Rôtie, Rhône, France
This shows intense power, yet it’s channeled and restrained and combines structure and layering with dark berries, dark plums, cocoa, bark, earth, smoke and baking spices. It's full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a long, focused finish.
$499.97
Emidio Pepe 2021 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Italy
This Trebbiano, trodden by foot, is fermented in concrete vats where it ages for two years. Broom, golden plum and white pepper aromas lead to a delightfully savory, full-bodied mouth, vibrant with vintage charm and pleasing balance
$109.97
Château de Viaud-Lalande 2023 Lalande-de-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Raspberry, cassis, plum, and licorice are prominent, with floral notes of violet and a hint of dark chocolate. The wine presents a medium body with balanced acidity and tannins, showcasing fresh berries and subtle oak flavors.
$24.99
Au Bon Climat 2024 Santa Barbara County, Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California
Bing cherry and blackberry, layered with hints of hibiscus tea and fresh strawberry. The nose is equally expressive, revealing lilac and crushed peppercorn with aeration. A round, juicy texture is carried by smooth, lingering tannins, a polished finish.
$29.99
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
Domaine Jean Grivot 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Dark black purple in color, ultra-concentrated in the rich ripe raspberry mode, but not over the top. What an incredible concentration of fruit on the palate! Super-dark raspberry, firm Clos Vougeot tannins but not overdone, just the right acidity.
$599.97
Leeuwin Estates 2021 'Art Series' Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia
Powerful concentration of fruit. Blackberry, dark cherry, plum, anise, sage, cedar and lively spices populate the flavor profile Intensity of the grape’s natural herbals, especially sage and thyme, and the overall command of the wine very much impresses.
$53.99
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
Isole e Olena 2020 'Cepparello' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
the 2020 possesses striking textural richness and overall intensity. Black cherry, graphite, plum, spice and lavender flesh out effortlessly. There's tremendous pedigree and sheer stature here. Cepparello is surely one of the wines of the year.
$149.99
Clos Mogador 2022 'Gratallops' Priorat DOCa, Spain
A ripe and meaty nose of roses, minerals and nice touches of dusty funk and graphite. Hints of game and raspberry compote as well. This is firm yet polished, with fine-grained tannins and a lengthy, flavorful finish.
$119.99
Arnot-Roberts 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Fellom Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Intensely savory and earthy with cedar, spice, tobacco and dried herbs lend notable complexity to the dark fruit flavors. The natural concentration of small berries with little juice and high solids give the wine its dense, brooding feel. 95 points-Vinou
$119.99
Terralsole 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L
Rich, opulent aromas of cherries, meat, berries and dried flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate with lots of chewy tannins and intense fruit. The tannins are rather chewy now and need some resolution. Best 2025-2038.
$199.99
Grgich Hills Estate 2021 Merlot, Napa Valley, California
Aromas of blackberry, rose hip, dried cranberries and hints of boysenberry followed by notes of violets and crushed spices. The palate begins with a soft, dense, lush, tannin structure supported by red berry fruit, subtle acidity and a long vanilla finish
$58.99
Del Dotto Vineyards 2023 Cave Blend, Napa Valley, California
The bouquet is ripe and expressive with layers of fruit, but also shows deeper nuances, exuding dark chocolate and currants with hints of vanilla, caramel, and spice on the finish. The lush mid palate shows spicy notes with good minerality.
$79.99
Tenuta San Guido 2022 Sassicaia, Bolgheri DOC, Tuscany, Italy
Aromas of vanilla, tobacco leaf, wild blackberries and blueberries gust on the nose, while the palate brings more sweet berries and vanilla but also has an unexpected bouncy, lively, almost pop-rocks feel from the acid. As ever, a five-star luxury.
$299.97
Tenuta San Guido 2023 Sassicaia, Bolgheri DOC, Tuscany, Italy
Built to last, will drink for the next 20 years, savory spice and tobacco emerge from the finessed aromas of pressed flowers and blue violets that are integrated into dark fruits. Iconic vineyard, site.
$309.99
Roland Lavantureux 2022 Chablis, Burgundy, France
Fine combination of fruit ripeness allied with purity of flavour, zesty citrus acidity and a lingering mineral quality on the finish. Plenty of concentration here. Will age but already drinking well
$39.97
Chateau-Grillet 2021 Viognier, Appellation Château-Grillet, Rhône, France
Noble aromas of stone fruits, also notes of white tea and verbena, yet the wine’s strength is the intense and finely nuanced stony minerality that washes over you. Great interplay between the salty and Amalfi lemon character and the fine tannins.
$499.99
Roberto Voerzio 2019 Brunate, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Lots of rose petal notes here with pure fruit like raspberries and fresh strawberries. Full and powerful with lots of tannins yet the core of fruit is fresh and beautiful. It’s not overly chewy or aggressive. It shows purity and focus. A fantastic wine.
$369.99
Roberto Voerzio 2021 'Disanfrancesco' Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy
The nose opens with fresh cherry, rose petals, and blood orange, layered with hints of menthol, anise, and crushed stone. The wine is taut and focused, with linear tannins and high-toned acidity framing flavors of sour cherry, cranberry, and pomegranate.
$57.99
Saxum 2023 G2 Vineyard, Red Blend, Paso Robles, California
A sensational perfume of dark berries, black cherries, scorched earth, graphite, and peppery, floral nuances. It's full-bodied, with a seamless, textured mouthfeel, ripe yet polished tannins, and that rare mix of richness with elegance.
Drink now-2040
$179.97
Marques de Murrieta 2011 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja DOCa, Spain
84% Tempranillo 16% Mazuelo: Aromas of ripe cherry, blueberries & cassis with refined touches of scrubland, Mediterranean herbs, black pepper, cloves and mocha. Balance defines this vintage after vintage; lively on the palate Silky tannins, elegant finish
$229.97
Dominus Estate Christian Moueix 2021 Estate Blend, Yountville, Napa Valley, California
A powerful, tightly coiled expression with real depth. Lots of crushed stone, lead pencil and licorice aromas that are extremely aromatic and bright. Black cherries, cloves and purple fruit, too. Full body, ripe center-palate with a juicy interior.
$389.97
Domaine Bernard Defaix 2025 Chablis, Burgundy, France
Flamboyantly bursting from the glass, revealing notes of spice cake, potpourri, Ceylon tea and incense notes over a core of black currant cordial, black forest cake and baked blackberries with a waft of dusty soil.
$49.97