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Mid purple-red, the fragrant aromas of cassis and couverture chocolate (Cabern... Mid purple-red, the fragrant aromas of cassis and couverture chocolate (Cabernet Sauvignon) are highlighted with nuances of ripe, red apple skin (Tempranillo), earth and spice (Grenache). Maturation in French oak contributes notes of cashew and... more

Cherry red in color. Intense and complex nose dominated by black fruit. Notes ... Cherry red in color. Intense and complex nose dominated by black fruit. Notes of plums, blackberries, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Smooth, round tannins on the palate with an elegant fruity finish. Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 30% Tempranillo... more

Blueberry and plum preserves spread joy across the palate. Seasoned with a hin... Blueberry and plum preserves spread joy across the palate. Seasoned with a hint of cocoa and roasted coffee, the finish perks up with another wave of dark fruit to sip and savor. Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Rubired, 4% Zinfandel, 4% Petit Verdot,... more

Blend: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon The eponymous crianza 2018 Torre... Blend: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon The eponymous crianza 2018 Torremilanos, matured in barrel for 24 months, comes from north-facing plots on their property and is mostly Tempranillo with some 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, so it could qualify as a... more

A fresh, elegant, and terse wine. 10% of the wine was aged in polymer egg-shap... A fresh, elegant, and terse wine. 10% of the wine was aged in polymer egg-shaped tanks; this gives the final blend a floral, perfumed and elegant aroma of red fruits, with a full, lively body. It is a contemporary wine, from high-altitude vineyards in... more

Dark red color with a clean, complex and fresh nose. On the palate, it has an ... Dark red color with a clean, complex and fresh nose. On the palate, it has an intense fruity touch, mainly of red fruits. Aged in French and American oak barrels, the wood infuses notes of cedar, pastry and dark roasting. 2017 and 2018 were very... more

A bright yet deep red, denoting a young wine. On the nose it is clean and frag... A bright yet deep red, denoting a young wine. On the nose it is clean and fragrant, with aromatic complexity — there are fruity aromas of blackberry, red plum and figs, along with floral hints (of wild rose) and spiced notes of clove and bay leaf. At... more

Aromas are an appealing mix of black currant, blackberry, leather,bramble, plu... Aromas are an appealing mix of black currant, blackberry, leather,bramble, plum, coee, anise, clove, toast and dry flowers. Integratedand chewy tannins up front turn firm and dusty on the mid-palate,accentuated by flavors of plum, cassis, leather,... more

Deep red cherry color. Complex nose with notes of red fruit, spices and plums.... Deep red cherry color. Complex nose with notes of red fruit, spices and plums. Full- bodied, good backbone and lingering palate, with well integrated wood. Blend: 26% Tempranillo, 20% Syrah, 22% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Graciano more

Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In t... Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine is elegant, even understated, with perfectly balanced tannin and just the slightest hint of earthiness complimenting the fruit. Extended oak aging softens... more

Intense cherry red, with a purple rim. Intense aroma, with complex and concent... Intense cherry red, with a purple rim. Intense aroma, with complex and concentrated notes of roasted cocoa and caramel coffee with milk, with a background of red fruit jam (blueberries and cherries). Mineral memory. Powerful, fleshy and good structure.... more

Finca Villacreces Pruno is a deep, black cheery color. Aromas of red fruit emb... Finca Villacreces Pruno is a deep, black cheery color. Aromas of red fruit embodied with toffee oaky hints from the aging in French barrel revealing a a sweet and fruity wine on the mouth. Reminiscences of ripen fruit and licorice. It offers up a... more

The 2021 Tooth & Nail Red Blend is a deliciously unconventional cuvée of Cabe... The 2021 Tooth & Nail Red Blend is a deliciously unconventional cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Tempranillo. It offers warm, inviting aromas of cherry, dried herbs, tobacco leaf and subtle oak. The palate is dense and meaty,... more

To the eye it has an intense ruby-red colour with nuances of ageing. On the no... To the eye it has an intense ruby-red colour with nuances of ageing. On the nose it shows red and black fruits notes, wrapped with hints of vanilla, black pepper and cedar. On the palate, the wine is round, with an excellent balance of body and... more

Attractive deep cherry red in color. The wine displays pronounced intensity on... Attractive deep cherry red in color. The wine displays pronounced intensity on the nose, well defined, with an extraordinary complex and wide range of aromas (fresh red fruits, ink, spices and final floral character). In the mouth the wine is clearly... more

Dark purple color. Forward nose of toasty plums, black cherry, and lilac flowe... Dark purple color. Forward nose of toasty plums, black cherry, and lilac flowers. On the palate the wine is rich and full, with layers of berry flavors and a hint of bittersweet chocolate. Finishes soft with balancing acidity. Blend: 60% Malbec, 15%... more

Complex aromas of ripe red and black ripe fruit, wet flint, fresh tobacco and ... Complex aromas of ripe red and black ripe fruit, wet flint, fresh tobacco and nutmeg abound on the nose and palate. Seductive, dense and elegant, this wine rivals the best Bordeaux blends. This red is ripe and rich. Bold flavors of plum and currant... more

There is a change in the air at Hacienda Monasterio under winemaker Peter Siss... There is a change in the air at Hacienda Monasterio under winemaker Peter Sisseck who has declared the era of high alcohol over. The chalky soils where the vineyards of Hacienda Monasterio are located have no difficulty making powerful wines but... more

The 2020 Pago de Carraovejas Ribera del Duero is the most honest reflection of... The 2020 Pago de Carraovejas Ribera del Duero is the most honest reflection of the valley to which it owes its name. Blend: 92% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot This is among the most serious producers in Ribera del Duero,... more

The 2020 Soothsayer Red Blend offers notes of pastry, blackberry, sage and mea... The 2020 Soothsayer Red Blend offers notes of pastry, blackberry, sage and meat. Blend: 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Sangiovese, 18% Barbera, 16% Tempranillo, 6% Petite Sirah Bottled three weeks before my visit, the 2020 Soothsayer is a blend of 32%... more