2019 Wine

The inspiration for 14 Hands wines recalls a time when wild mustangs once freely roamed the hills of eastern Washington State. These small horses, measuring a scant 14 hands high - a “hand” being equivalent to a man’s... Read More

The inspiration for 14 Hands wines recalls a time when wild mustangs once freely roamed the hills of eastern Washington State. These small horses, measuring a scant 14 hands high - a “hand” being equivalent to a man’s... Read More

Twice a Wine Spectator’s Top 100 wine of the year, there is perhaps no more famous $15 Oregon Pinot Noir than A to Z. Started by wine industry veterans: Deb Hatcher (Eyrie), Bill Hatcher (Domaine Drouhin Oregon), Sam Tannahill... Read More

Alto Moncayo is the Campo de Borja project linked to Borsao and made famous by Australian consultant Chris Ringland. It's a 125,000- to 155,000-bottle winery. They have just finished giving the last touches to the tasting... Read More

A silky red, offering an enticing, incense-laced range of raspberry puree and black plum reduction, dried lavender, iron and Earl Grey tea. Medium- to full-bodied, harmonious and fresh, with subtle hints of mocha and smoke enriching... Read More

Fifteen years ago, Robert Parker tasted the inaugural vintage of Altos las Hormigas and told his readers that he was buying this wine for my own cellar. He gave the Malbec a huge rating at the time, a bold move considering the... Read More

Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is bold with black forest fruit and anise, offering undertones of violet and clove. Cocoa powder comes through on the palate accompanied by broad tannins and a rich and persistent finish.... Read More

The assembly of two such different personalities such as Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend together, giving this wine a unique character. Dark ruby red in color with purple reflections, the nose opens with notes of blueberries,... Read More

This rose-colored South Aussie Cab delivers in a big way. It opens with bright, lucid aromas of red berry, baking spice, tree bark and flowers. The tannins are well-integrated, soft yet present, gently tugging on the fruit, which... Read More

This blend of 51% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 6 % Mourvedre and 5% Counoise by Stave Bockmen starts with aromas of smashed Berry, black tea, purple flowers and light cola spice on the nose. The palate is tense and grippy, with Cranberry... Read More

Dark plums, dark cherries, dried thyme, black pepper and cloves on the nose. Medium body with firm tannins. Structured, with a creamy texture and fruity character on the palate. Juicy finish. 60% malbec, 30% bonarda, 7% cabernet... Read More

This crowd-pleasing Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful Bordeaux blend, with soft, round tannins and a plush, rich mouthfeel. Built to age and develop further complexity, the wine in its youth is ripe and juicy up front with aromas... Read More

A spicy and super-fragrant, cool-climate shiraz that is packed with red and dark plums, raspberries and dark chocolate. Plenty of complexity inherent here. The palate is elegant, yet flavor-packed, delivering punchy, mouthwatering... Read More

Born to Run is all about the fruit - a blend of California and Washington Cabernet Sauvignon. Lots of raspberry on the nose and palate. It is smooth and nicely structured with polished tannins. This will hold wide appeal as an... Read More

This rich, fruit-forward wine calls for succulent, flavorful dishes such as grilled tenderloin with roasted shallots, creamy blue cheeses, pepper-rubbed pork chops or duck breast with grilled plums.

Bodegas Ateca is a joint project between the Gil winery family and the well-known importer, Jorge Ordonez. The bodegas is located in the Calatayud region of northeastern Spain. The majority of the vineyards are grown in highly... Read More

Very intense cherry red colour with tones of purple. Presents in the nose a great concentration of aromas of ripe red fruit with floral nuances. In the mouth it is a well structured rich wine that evokes tastes of blackberry,... Read More

A delicious example of Ribera del Duero, this 100% Tempranillo comes from a family run estate. Densely packed with black raspberry and current fruit, and a hint of tobacco, this wine possesses a velvet texture and a long finish.... Read More

Bright, ruby-red colour, with medium depth and a garnet tinged rim. On the nose it proves to be a wine which is complex in aroma, in which primary aromas of fruit such as blueberries are enhanced by spicy nuances. On the palate... Read More

94-96 Points from The Wine Spectator in six consecutive vintages, including a Top 100 (#26 of 2018) no other $25 wine has enjoyed such success! Crafted from high elevation vineyards in Spain's Ribera del Duero, Valderiz is... Read More

Long before organic produce filled the shelves of neighborhood groceries, the dedicated team at Bonterra was committed to organic and Biodynamic® farming because they passionately believe that farms teeming with biodiversity—encompassing... Read More

This Chateauneuf du Pape based estate continues to go from strength to strength, as Brotte fashions a bevy of beautiful red wines from throughout the Southern Rhone. In almost all cases, the wines over-deliver like the 2019 Cotes... Read More

Looking for a ready to drink Chateauneuf du Pape from a 100 point winemaker that combines elegance with power, and doesn't break the bank? Yes please! When we look for value in Chateauneuf du Pape, it's usually the sibling... Read More