Red Wine

WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES: With its usual deep ruby-red colour, Ornellaia 2018 features a lively and intense aromatic expression, a distinctive mark of the vintage. Red fruits, citrus notes, hints of liquorice and Mediterranean scrub combine to form its profile. With the first taste it is enveloping and all its components well-balanced: the tannins, both dense and silky in texture, fill the palate with elegance and precision. The finish is lifted by a distinct tangy vein that enhances the...

Climatic trend: During winter 2018, the Tenuta Castiglioni estate saw considerable precipitation, including snowfall at the beginning of March, resulting in abundant water reserves for summer. In spring, warm, sunny days alternated with cool, wet ones. The plants reacted with strong, thriving shoots and abundant flowering. When summer arrived, rainfall had begun to decrease. July and August brought warm, sunny days. In September, the almost complete lack of rain and strong winds from the north...

VINTAGE NOTES: The 2020 growing season began with mild winter and occasional rain. A sudden return to winter temperatures in March did not cause significant damage in the territory. Temperatures were on the rise in mid-April and spring continued with favorable conditions for flowering and fruit set between the end of May and the beginning of June. Summer was rather hot and dry but was uninterrupted by heat spikes. September brought higher temperatures that persisted until end of the month when...

ESTATE: Today, Luce goes so much further than was originally envisioned when started as a project over 20 years ago. The estate now has some of the most exceptional vineyards in Montalcino and, as of 2018, a state of the art winery to nurture every step of the winemaking process. The original vision, however, remains the same: to produce a bold and ambitious Super Tuscan that reflects the culture of Montalcino. WINE: Luce is a singular and irresistible expression of Montalcino, a Super Tuscan...

Summary:Alto Nero d'Avola represents the newest release from Tenuta Rapitala. This single vineyard wine is an elegant expression of Sicily's most important grape.Terroir: Alto is sourced from a single high altitude vineyard on a 12 acre parcel of Rapitala's 500+ acres estate. The vineyard lies between at a high elevation of 1,300 to 1,700 feet and is planted to 10 year old cordon-spur trained Nero d'Avola vines. The terrain is dry and steep forcing the vines to dig deep into the barren soil....

SummaryNero d’Avola vinified on its own gives this wine an exciting red color, an aroma of ripe fruit and a typical, deep, balanced flavor. Campo Reale, named after a town close to the estate, comes from vineyards at the heart of the Tenuta Rapitalà, grown on gentle hills at 1,300 feet above sea level which, because of their history, terrain and climate, creates a Nero d’Avola with a particular elegance, rare among others of this type.Terroir: Selected parcels of vines at 1,300 feet above sea...

TASTING NOTES:Intense, concentrated and deep ruby-colored, this wine offers elegant, complex aromas of red fruit. In the mouth it is rich and dense, yet harmonious, with sweet, balanced tannins. The wine has a long finish with a depth and structure that ensure its extraordinary longevity.REGION: Italy / Tuscany / BolgheriSassicaia means “the place of many stones,” and refers to the region’s gravel soil. The original vineyards have a southwest exposure with extensive sun and maritime breezes...

TASTING NOTES:Intense, concentrated and deep ruby-colored, this wine offers elegant, complex aromas of red fruit. In the mouth it is rich and dense, yet harmonious, with sweet, balanced tannins. The wine has a long finish with a depth and structure that ensure its extraordinary longevity.REGION: Italy / Tuscany / BolgheriSassicaia means “the place of many stones,” and refers to the region’s gravel soil. The original vineyards have a southwest exposure with extensive sun and maritime breezes...

TASTING NOTES:Intense, concentrated and deep ruby-colored, this wine offers elegant, complex aromas of red fruit. In the mouth it is rich and dense, yet harmonious, with sweet, balanced tannins. The wine has a long finish with a depth and structure that ensure its extraordinary longevity.REGION: Italy / Tuscany / BolgheriSassicaia means “the place of many stones,” and refers to the region’s gravel soil. The original vineyards have a southwest exposure with extensive sun and maritime breezes...

Notes: Ruby red in color with bright aromas of cherry and red currants. Juicy on the palate with bright acidity and hints of black pepper on the finish.

Product information:Brothers Tiziano, Armando, Paolo and Massimo Castagnedi own Tenuta Sant'Antonio, a winery located in the eastern part of the Valpolicella zone in Italy. The original estate, a 49 acre parcel inherited from their father, almost doubled in size when the brothers acquired 74 acres in 1989.The estate vineyards are planted along the hillsides in Mezzane, Lavagno, and San Martino Buon Albergo at an average altitude of 1,148 feet. Their meticulous attention to viticulture and...

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Following traditional red wine vinification (with meticulous maceration on the skins) and the malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for a brief but important period in small oak barrels. TASTING NOTE: Its color is a bright ruby red. On the nose, it is clean and precise, with hints of morello cherries, wild berries and a moderate spiciness. On the palate it reveals a full-bodied, assertive flavor, which expresses both great intensity and elegance. FOOD MATCHINGS:...

Notes: Intense ruby red color, with purple tinges. Fragrant and fresh notes of red fruits on the nose, such as cherries, pomegranate, raspberries and mature plums. It’s gently sapid, mineral and round on the palate, with soft tannins and an elegant finish. Color: RedGrapes: 100% Susumaniello Soil: Medium texture and sandyAge of Vines: 12 Years oldAltitude: At sea levelAspect: SouthTraining System: Spurred CordonYield per Hl/Ha: 70Hl/Ha Fermentation: In Stainless Steel Vats, within 10 days of...

Notes:Intense ruby red color, with purple tinges. On the nose is full, with notes of red fruit such as blackberry, blueberry, plum and very mature cherry, accompanied by the unmistakable notes of mature Primitivo grapes coherent with its variety. On the palate is elegant, with soft tannins delivering a pleasant structure and fullness. Color: Red Grapes: 100% Primitivo Soil: Medium texture, with limestone, clay and sand Age of Vines: 6 Years old Altitude: 100 m/above sea level Aspect: South...

VINEYARD INFORMATION: Terra d’Oro Non-Vintage Zinfandel Port is a fortified red dessert wine produced from Zinfandel grapes sourced from the rolling foothills of Amador County, a region known for creating elegant, rich and full-bodied Zinfandel. A combination of vintages of late harvested grapes creates a seductive history of our Port in one glass. WINEMAKING: Terra d’Oro Zinfandel Port is the last project during harvest, allowing the grapes’ sugar levels to rise and the acid levels to slowly...

Tasting Notes:Color: Red with purple highlights. Aroma: Predominant aromas of black fruits as plum and berries in harmony with toasted hints and spicy notes of white pepper. Taste: Fruity and fresh profile. Presence of a slight toasted touch due to its barrel aging.

The Atom Cabernet Sauvignon: Consider The Atom. The building block of our existence. Infinitesimal particles, entwined in an eternal dance. is matter composes you, me, everything known, touched, or tasted. At the core of these wines lies The Atom, delicately crafted into vinified elegance. The Atom Wines, from the winemaking team that crafted the award-winning brands Twenty Rows & Centered. Explosive, passionately scientific wines from premier fruit, selected in the nucleic epicenters...

Notes: Down Under, ‘beyond the black stump’ means you’re really off the beaten path. But remote origins haven’t stopped this Black Stump – it’s racked up acclaim at the most prestigious competitions in the world, including Mundus Vini, the AWC Vienna Wine Challenge and more. All medals and international awards aside, you really know a wine is special when customers call the winery when they run out of it, hoping for more. That’s the kind of devotion The Black Stump inspires. The secret to its...

Notes: Sourced from vineyards in California’s greatest wine growing regions. The blend for Boatman derives from Mendocino County, the Sierra Foothills, Amador County and Lodi. This wine is deep purple in color. The nose is fragrant with ripe plum, notes of pepper spice and high noted rose petal. The palate is generous with ample texture and weight. Flavors of black cherry and rhubarb show first then reveal more layers of forest fruit and a touch of cedar on the finish.

Brand Story: Fox Den Vineyard sits on the western boundary of the Green Valley AVA in the Russian River Valley, 12 miles from the coast. The microclimate has moderate daytime temperatures, cool nights, and early-morning fog, resulting in a long growing season that is perfect for Pinot Noir. The grapes boast good sugar levels, ripe tannins, and high acid, resulting in dense and complex wines. Winemaking: Grapes were hand-picked, hand-sorted, and de-stemmed. They underwent a five-day cold soak...

Tasting Notes:Aromas of bing cherry, fresh raspberry, and cranberry. Medium-bodied, the wine features excellent acidity and a lingering finish.Production Notes:Grapes were hand-sorted and gently crushed. They underwent a seven-day cold soak followed by fermentation in open-top tanks with frequent punch-down by hand to enhance flavor extraction.Winemaker Notes:The 2013 growing season was a near twin to the acclaimed 2012 vintage. Optimal conditions in spring and summer led to elongated hang...

Tasting Notes:Aromas of Bing cherry, cranberry and a hint of white pepper. On the palate, lush raspberry and strawberry complement excellent acidity and a lingering finish. Vineyard Notes:Sourced from several locations in the Russian River Valley, each vineyard site contributing critical, unique aspects to the complexity of the resulting wine aromas of Bing cherry, cranberry and a hint of white pepper. On the palate, lush raspberry and strawberry complement excellent acidity and a lingering...

Background: The Alexander Valley consists of a broad valley floor bisected by the Russian River. It is surrounded by hills that block the coastal fog, keeping the region warmer than most of its neighbors. This climate, combined with well-drained, gravelly soils, helps the Alexander Valley produce some of the finest fruit in Sonoma. Vintage Notes: The 2016 vintage was characterized by early budbreak and flowering, followed by a cooler than normal ripening season that resulted in deep flavors...

Notes: The Chook Shiraz Viognier is sourced from the premium grape growing region of McLaren Vale in South Australia. The seamless integration of Shiraz co-fermented with Viognier, generates a seductive nose of apricots, spice and ripe berries. The palate is smooth and full of rich flavor, perfect for a long lingering finish of delightfully soft Shiraz fruit, but not without the punch. ** Only 8 in Stock **

Color: Deep, dark raven black with touches of crimson red and candy red on the rim. On the nose: Explosion of minerality, warm stone, thyme and oregano with milk chocolate, cedar, cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate: Big round entrance evolving fast on a mineral mid-palate with granular tannins and touches of milk chocolate, graphite and black fruit, lingering on a silky finish with juicy fruit like cherry, plum and touches of potpourri. ** Only 5 in Stock ** ...

Color: Shiny, deep ruby with touches of iris, mauve and blush on the rim. On the nose: Expressive nose of cantaloupe, tomato sauce, pencil shavings, elderberry and clay, lingering on bacon, licorice and paprika. On the palate: Soft, velvety entrance evolving on a framed mid-palate with fresh blueberry, lavender and boysenberry, lingering on licorice and bay leaf. ** Only 6 in Stock **

Color: Dark black oil with touches of scarlet and lipstick on the rim. On the nose: Beautiful balance between fruit, spices and herbs with touches of espelette pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and rosemary, lingering on dark cherry preserve and fern. On the palate: Silky entrance evolving on a fresh mid-palate with granular tannins, touches of mulberry, persimmon and plum, lingering on gingerbread and lilac. ** Only 4 in Stock ** ...

Winemaking:Vineyards are chosen from a range of different areas throughout California that have the right growing conditions for each of the individual varieties. The resulting wines are made to be fruity and full in the palate, but also have a nice, smooth tannin structure. The individual varieties each bring something different and unique to the Crush Red Blend. Tasting Notes:This wine brings juicy red fruit with nice mid-palate weight from the Merlot, raspberry jam flavors from the...

Winemaking:The grapes were cold soaked, fermented with Pinot Noir-specific yeast, and aged in barrels for nine months.Tasting Notes:Flavors and aromas of black cherry, wild strawberry, and toasty caramel. Complex with generous fruit and supple tannins.Food Pairing:Roast chicken or pork, grilled salmon, and mushroom risotto.

Color: Garnet with bright, ruby highlights Aroma: Berry aromas surrounded by the smoky and vanilla flavors typical of Bourbon barrels Taste: Good entrance, full-bodied with a long finish, fine tannins, juicy red profile layered with a hint of sweetness from the oak, fresh and zippy, well-balanced

The Federalist Lodi Zinfandel is a revolutionary wine created to salute the first President of the United States, George Washington. In the spirit of George Washington and our Founding Fathers, this wine offers bold and original expressions of this truly American grape. This wine connects the founding fathers love of wine, some of whom had vineyards of their own, with this historic appellation known for its old vine Zinfandel.The Lodi Zinfandel has aromas of red fruits (plum, cherry) and...

Tantalizing blueberry, cassis, leather and pine bark aromatics swirl in the glass. Deep fruit flavors of cherry and strawberry blend with notes of licorice on the palate. Dusty, firm tannins support lingering fruit on the long finish. - Winery

Wine Description:Fruit forward with flavors of fresh red cherry and strawberry that are complemented by hints of rose and lavender.Winemaking Notes:The grapes for our Pinot Noir were harvested at optimum ripeness, leading to an early extraction of rich color and velvety tannins during fermentation. Beth fermented this wine at warmer temperatures up to 92°F for more intense flavors and fruit-driven aromatics. After fermentation, all lots underwent malolactic fermentation and were aged on oak to...

Hand-crafted from the finest California PINOT Noir grapes. Pure PINOT aromas and flavors -- black cherries kissed by oak and complimented by just the right amount of Asian spice. Extremely versatile with a host of your favorite dishes. Enjoy in moderation as soon as possible. This label will self-destruct in 5 seconds. - Winery

The Prisoner Wine Company: Our winemaking team works with a family of growers to source a diverse variety of grapes from premier vineyards throughout California. The resulting wines are interesting blends of distinct quality and character. About the Wine: From the most recognized Napa Valley red blend comes a bold, new wine. Made in the same iconic style as The Prisoner Red Blend, we proudly introduce The Prisoner Pinot Noir. Blended for taste. Unrestricted by tradition. Winemaker Notes: A mix...

The Wine: When creating our blends, all that matters is passion. For flavor, for texture, for soil and vine – wine is our mother tongue. Eternally Silenced leaves us speechless. Flavors of Pine needles, cranberry, dark cherry, cedar, clove, brown spice. Very soft, red berry, balanced acidity, smooth, fresh, ample structure with seamless tannins. ** Only 2 in Stock **

THE PRISONER WINE COMPANY: Our winemaking team works with a family of growers to source a diverse variety of grapes from premier vineyards throughout California. The resulting wines are interesting blends of distinct quality and character. ABOUT THE WINE: From the most recognized Napa Valley red blend comes a distinct, new wine. Made in the same iconic style as The Prisoner Red Blend, we proudly introduce The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon. Redefining taste once again. WINEMAKING: Our hand-picked...

The Prisoner was created and inspired by the drinkable “mixed blacks” first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in the Napa Valley. In 2003 The Prisoner was launched and soon became the most recognized innovative and unique Napa Valley Red Wine blend, leading the resurgence of blends by incorporating Zinfandel with the unlikely “mix” of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Charbono.The wine is a blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Charbono....

Notes: The Waxed Bat is always a huge hit with customers, show judges and critics. The latest release has arrived and is ready for you to taste (if you’re quick enough). Opi Sadler is one talented winemaker. His colleagues have nicknamed him “The Magician,” thanks to his uncanny ability to draw out the most magical qualities in grapes – a talent that’s helped put the fine wine spotlight on Argentina. His Waxed Bat is even more special – vintage after vintage, Opi conjures up this acclaimed...

Very dry, with subtle plum and pomegranate fruit, leading to a clean spice finish. - Winery

Rich blend with a pleasant berry finish and a touch sweeter than our previous editions of Red Moon. Serve chilled. - Winery

A new, sweet red wine with flavors of fresh watermelon and a cherry finish. (R.S. 6.5%) - Winery

About the Wine:While working with our growers in the Napa Valley, we came across small, premium vineyard lots of Merlot, which served as our inspiration to create Thorn. The sources of Merlot were blended with Syrah to create depth in the body while Malbec accentuates the fruit.Winemaker Notes:Deep purple in color, releasing aromas of black cherry with hints of cedar and pencil lead. Dense flavors of dark fruits and rich plum are framed by velvety tannins and a lush finish.The Blend:78%...

Lusciously sweet and equally refreshing this Concord wine is sure to captivate the senses with its intense grape taste and fruity aromas. Pairs well with chocolate or cheesecake. ALC-11.5%, RS-14.8%; Sweet, Red  - Winery

This blend of French hybrid grapes displays aromas of black cherry complimented by a smooth,soft finish with rich flavors of currants and plum. Enjoy on any occasion or pair with Italian dishes. ALC-12%, RS-2.5%; Semi-Sweet, Red - Winery

WINE DESCRIPTION:The Tilia wines are made at Bodegas Esmeralda in the Eastern region of Mendoza. They are made by Leopoldo Kuschnaroff, a winemaker and viticulturist in charge of all Catena family vineyards in Eastern Mendoza. This Malbec exemplifies the true varietal character of Malbec from Mendoza. The grapes are sourced from vineyard sites in the Eastern and Southern regions of Mendoza ranging in elevation from 2,600 to 4,300 feet above sea level.TASTING NOTES:Aromas of black cherries and...

VINTAGE: The 2017 growing season started off with average precipitation with the winter rains facilitating healthy vines throughout the coastal regions. Canopies looked spectacular heading into the spring and early summer. Bud break was later than the previous vintage. Warm, sunny days followed during fruit set. There were no heat events until July, which signaled the fruit to ripen. The heat wave was followed by a cool period that brought the fruit to optimum Brix levels. Extended hang time...

Winemaker Notes: Tommasi "Ripasso" is the unique result of refermenting Valpolicella Classico Superiore on the warm grape skins from which Amarone has been fermented. This process, used only in rare vintage years, imparts the richness of character and personality of a great wine to an already superior wine. Deep ruby red in color. Rich spicy perfumes and black pepper notes with a hint of raisins. Full body balanced taste, very intense and spicy with sweet cherry flavors. Pairs with white and...