2017 Wine

92 Points from James Suckling (listed at $32 a bottle) the Alma de los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2017 is one of our top selling red wines. Sourced from estate vineyards in Lujan de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, these two sub-regions... Read More

The Andrea Oberto 2017 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is subdued on first nose, with a classic approach of dark fruit, dried currant, cherry confit, spice and tar. Compared to many of the wines from this challenging vintage, this... Read More

Hand harvested from the best cru vineyards including: Castiglione Falletto, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, & Serralunga, then aged over three years prior to release. For the price the Arnaldo Rivera Barolo is one of the finest... Read More

A deep and ambitiously structured Rioja with an array of fresh blue and black fruit, as well as classy oak spices and sandalwood. Full bodied and juicy, loaded with polished tannins, but the fruit core remains dry and elegant... Read More

Made only in exceptional years, Amarone is lushly flavored, intensely concentrated and silky-textured. It is deep garnet, velvety-red in color with aromas of wild-cherry jam, spice and hints of cedar. It delivers rich, dry, black-cherry... Read More

Dark ruby-red in color with garnet shades. Intense and elegant aromas of ripe fruit, raisins and spices with vanilla, tobacco, cocoa and anise. Persistent, warm flavors, velvety and harmonious. This is a wine for meditation —... Read More

The most famous red wine made in Tuscany is Brunello di Montalcino. 100% Sangiovese aged five years after harvest, the 2017 campaign was not for the traditionalists, as the dry, hot conditions produced styles that were more akin... Read More

Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Elegant, full, harmonious, and persistent with suggestions of vanilla and raspberry. Long and velvety, full, generous, and warm.

A slightly raw nose with a vibrant, red-fruit edge and a strong serving of spicy oak, too. The palate has a very plush, juicy feel with a sleek, polished finish. Drink now. James Suckling, 90 Points... Read More

Vintage sparkling wine made in France's famed Burgundy region, there isn't a single village that doesn't produce grapes for Cremant. Hard to believe that even in Vosne Romanee, home to some of the most expensive wines... Read More

An elegant Amarone with some spiced cherries, tile and roasted Mediterranean herbs that follow through to a juicy, medium-bodied palate. Fresh and drinkable with fine-grained tannins. It could do with a tad more mid-palate concentration.... Read More

Full-bodied, silky & elegant, the 2017 vintage of the Gigognan Chateauneuf du Pape is a must have for all French wine lovers! A relatively young estate for the Southern Rhone, Chateau Gigognan was established in 1996 by husband... Read More

Handcrafted from estate grown, handpicked fruit, the Clos d'Argentine Gran Corte 2017 is an amazing high elevation blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc from one of our all-time favorite producers: Alma de... Read More

The 2017 was a very different year to 2016 in terms of the viticultural conditions and it was interesting to watch the progression of the wine and scrutinize its quality as it developed over its first two winters. Whereas 2016... Read More

The 2017 was a very different year to 2016 in terms of the viticultural conditions and it was interesting to watch the progression of the wine and scrutinize its quality as it developed over its first two winters. Whereas 2016... Read More

Known by critics as the main representative of the modern Rioja style, Eguren Ugarte aims to produce a riper, richer wine with Cincuenta, creating a beautiful Spanish red with a bright fruit profile. 100% Tempranillo from the... Read More

The top four red wines of Chile (2020) according to James Suckling are as follows:

#1 Don Melchor Cabernet
#2 Clos Apalta
#3 Sena
#4 Emiliana GE

Amazing wines indeed, but #1-#3 are all currently sold on the open market for $125-$150... Read More

Unlike many of their neighbors, Felsina has never succumbed to the temptation to produce new age wines from their fine Chianti vineyards, and continues to grow solely Sangiovese here, rather than dabble with international-styled... Read More

The prototypical and very fresh syrah nose of black fruit and pepper is so intense it bowls you over. Then comes a very concentrated and intense palate that’s brimming with energy. Long, very clean finish. Drink or hold.... Read More

From one of Australia’s most esteemed Barossa wineries, The Red One pours dark, ruby red with an intricate nose of earth, spice and berry fruit. The palate is juicy and creamy but still provides a bit of freshness leading... Read More

The inky hued 2017 FD2 (60% Grenache and 40% Syrah) offers up a mammoth-sized personality that stays nicely balanced and lively. Full-bodied aromas and flavors of blueberries, candied strawberries, flowers, incense, and peppery... Read More

Fresh aromas of bay and sage balanced with cinnamon and allspice make up the bouquet. The front of the palate has tart acidity, which softens over time, while the back of the palate is filled with a lush fruitiness. You’ll... Read More

Graham's has a reputation as a producer of outstanding Vintage Port for well over a century. These wines are renowned for their remarkable richness, concentration and firm tannic structure: a combination which yields impressive... Read More

This Cabernet is a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Merlot. It was aged in 38% new French oak for 22 months. Our vineyards in Washington for Cabernet Sauvignon are simply stunning. The wine can be reminiscent of the Old... Read More