Hermann J. Wiemer Magdalena Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2021 Red Wine - U.s.

Finca Decero The Owl and The Dust Devil 2017 Red Wine - Argentina

This red wine is a single vineyard blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Tannat and Cabernet Franc. The Cabernet gives the wine backbone and structure which is supported by the aromatics and silky profile of the Malbec and Cabernet... ... more

Sleight Of Hand The Conjurer Red 2019 Red Wine - Washington

The 2019 Conjurer is a remarkable blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Cabernet Franc, and 12% Merlot. Our 3 Estate Vineyards in the Walla Walla valley, Red Man, and Horse Heaven Hills AVA’s make up the fruit for the age- worthy yet approachable... ... more

Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyards Red Blend 2018 Red Wine - California

The 2018 vintage is 56% Cabernet Franc and 44% Merlot, and would certainly stand with the best of the twenty-one previous vintages. Effusively aromatic, the wine is packed with notes of red raspberry, nutmeg, cumin, licorice, and slow-toasted oak.... ... more

Carruades de Lafite 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot The currants, cedar and violets are very bright on the nose, with sandalwood undertones and pencil shavings. This is medium-bodied, beautiful and firm, with finesse and... ... more

Tour Saint Christophe 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc The 2021 Tour Saint Christophe is terrific. Naturally, the 2021 doesn't have the breadth of previous vintages. Instead, there is a sense of energy running through the 2021 that is compelling. Dark fruit,... ... more

Chateau Bellefont Belcier 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Blackcurrants, rose petals and cocoa powder on the nose. Fresh and slightly tart in a lively way, the fruit and acidity is at the fore giving life and energy. It's light and lean, but... ... more

Chateau Cheval Blanc 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and explosive in feel, the 2021 Cheval Blanc is outrageously beautiful. For the first time since 2011, the Grand Vin is more than 50% Cabernet Franc. Black cherry, plum, chocolate,... ... more

Chateau Pavie 2021 Red Wine - France

Very complex with red currants, iodine and iron. Medium-bodied, with a dense yet energetic palate and a long and racy finish showing chalk and gunpowder. Flinty. 52% merlot, 30% cabernet franc and 18% cabernet sauvignon. Tight at the end, suggesting... ... more

Chateau Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 60% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc The 2021 Le Petit Cheval is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Soft, silky and exceptionally balanced, the 2021 is all class. Dark cherry, plum, new leather, licorice, smoke... ... more

Chateau Langoa Barton 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc Decorated with a label celebrating 200 years of the Barton family in Bordeaux, the wine has touches of toast aromas with smokiness. On the palate, tannins give a dry core to the wine. It... ... more

Chateau Angelus 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot Rich and dense aromatics, lovely black cherry and dried flowers, the Cabernet Franc bringing all the aromas. Supple and smooth, so alive in the mouth yet this has density and depth, something to chew on. It’s... ... more

Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère, 1% Petit Verdot Wild pink flowers on the nose, with blackcurrant and cherry fruit, fragrant, almost sweet and sour, super inviting. Cool but concentrated fruit on the... ... more

Chateau Clerc Milon 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Carmenere, 1.5% Petit Verdot The 2021 Clerc Milon is another fine effort from the chateau. It offers an alluring mix of fruit raciness and savory character from the Cabernets.... ... more

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Let's start with the good. The 2021 Pichon Comtesse is epic and certainly among the great wines of this vintage. Sadly, the coulure and... ... more

Chateau Canon 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 71% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc The 2021 Canon shows just how magical this site is. Vertical and explosive in feel, with tons of pure power, it impresses with its intensity, drive and super-classic profile. Bright saline notes and vibrant... ... more

Chateau Mouton Rothschild Le Petit Mouton 2021 Red Wine - France

This is surprisingly full-bodied and round, reflecting the warmth and sunny exposure of the vineyard around the chateau. Tangy and vivid with currants, fresh flowers and plenty of energy and length. Delicate yet ripe. 77% cabernet sauvignon, 19.5%... ... more

Chateau Beychevelle 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc The 2021 Beychevelle is elegant, understated and classy. Medium in body and less overt than most recent years, the 2021 is impeccably balanced from start to finish.... ... more

Chateau Cos d'Estournel Pagodes de Cos 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot Aromatic blackberry fruits go along with black-spice scents. The wine's richness is lifted by great acidity to partner the blackberry flavors. I like the currant, spice, white pepper... ... more

Field Recordings Cabernet Franc 2021 Red Wine - California

100% Cabernet Franc from a mix of four different Paso vineyards. A rustic punch of blueberries, black cherries and red currants with a touch of mint and rosemary. Enjoy with asada tacos, chili cook-offs and BBQ chicken pizza. ... more

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot This stands out for its structure, subtle power, balance and finesse. Perfumed and softly sweet on the nose, ripe and concentrated, glorious and inviting. Creamy and... ... more

Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 40% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot The 2021 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is very possibly the wine of the vintage. Vertical and explosive, the 2021 possesses mind-blowing intensity and dynamic energy to burn. The 2021 is a heady,... ... more

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 45% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2021 Canon-La-Gaffelière is gorgeous, but it is also very closed today. I view that as a positive for its long-term prospects, but readers need to be patient here. The 2021 is a... ... more

Chateau Ausone 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 65% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot Perfumed nose, full of pot pourri, scented flowers, dried raspberries and cherries. Really quite evocative, maybe in a vertical you'd pick this out from the nose but it smells wonderful and rich with cool... ... more

Chateau Haut-Brion 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend, 50% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc White-berry aromas with a whiteflower floral character. The wine is intense with white-orchard fruits and lemon acidity and a core of wood aging. Scented flowers and red berries on the... ... more

Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc Luscious blueberry aromas vibrate with a dry core of tannins and open black-currant flavors. The wine has an opulent character. layers of acidity and tannins, finishing with dark black... ... more

Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Red Wine - California

#3 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2021 The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard barely hints at eucalyptus on the nose, with much more emphasis given to black cherries and cassis. This is full-bodied and rich, nicely balancing richness and texture... ... more

Wolffer Fatalis Fatum 2019 Red Wine - U.s.

White Horse wines embody the strong heritage and high quality of Wölffer Estate. Lush and intense with wonderful dark fruit notes, licorice, coffee, and dark chocolate. The 2019 Fatalis Fatum is mostly a 62/26 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc... ... more

Brea Margarita Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

This is a very delicate expression of California Cabernet, with mild tannins in the background from the small berries. There is also a mineral core to this wine, a common thread that you’ll find in many of the wines from this vineyard making it... ... more

Hermann J. Wiemer Late Harvest Riesling 2021 Dessert Wine - U.s.

Lush tropical aromas announce the ripeness of the Riesling Late Harvest. Sourced from select blocks in Hermann J. Wiemer's Josef, Magdalena and HJW Vineyards, this structured, balanced Riesling shows a subtle minerality that underscores its pleasing... ... more

Frank Family Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Red Wine - California

Named in honor of Richard Harvey Frank, this Cabernet sees small additions of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. It is soft and supple, with currant and blackberries at its core. A mix of cinnamon and dark chocolate play well against its... ... more

Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling Reserve 2020 White Wine - U.s.

The Riesling Reserve Dry is sourced late in harvest from select blocks in Hermann J. Wiemer's estate vineyards. Extended hangtimes in the long, cool autumns around Seneca Lake allow flavors to develop with structure and complexity. The result is a... ... more

Chateau Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 73% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc Fascinating depth and complexity with beautifully knit fruit and oak spices. Glossy, bright but subtle, with lightly smoked herbs, berries, white pepper, mineral, high-grade wood and pencil shavings. Medium to... ... more

Macari Cabernet Franc 2020 Red Wine - U.s.

Macari 2020 Cabernet Franc, made from 100% Cabernet Franc, is bursting with notes of raspberry, Tuscan herbs, and a touch of cedar. Aged 18 months in neutral French oak barrels, this wine is medium-bodied, has layers of flavors, and a long, fruity... ... more

Argentiera Poggio ai Ginepri 2021 Red Wine - Italy

Poggio ai Ginepri IGT is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot vinified separately and extracted by soft pressing. A nice wine with defined structure and pronounced concentration. The wine’s olfactory panorama is... ... more

Tenuta di Arceno Arcanum 2017 Red Wine - Italy

A Cabernet Franc that embodies a sense-of-place, distinctive of the diverse micro-crus of each vineyard block hand-selected for this vintage. Aromas of sweet oregano, mint and tart cherries are familiar to the nose on this Tuscan single-varietal... ... more

Pindar Cabernet Franc 2019 Red Wine - U.s.

An earthy, medium bodied red with notes of red berries. This wine finishes with a delicate grace. This vintage is a classic representation of what Cabernet Franc grapes have to offer. Fruity, almost jammy upfront with hints of plum and raspberry and... ... more

Hermann J. Wiemer Magdalena Vineyard Riesling 2020 White Wine - U.s.

The unique traits of Wiemer’s Magdalena Vineyard are featured in this lush Riesling. A beneficial air exchange with Seneca Lake moderates the temperatures, creating a warmer and more protective site in the colder months and a cooling effect... ... more