2017 Villa Riviera Reserve
/Winery: Villa Riviera
Wine Name: Reserve
Vintage: 2017
Grapes: Mourvedre, Cinsault & Grenache
Location: Provence, France
Avg Price: ~$25
Rating: 91 Points
2016 Lombardi Chardonnay
/Winery: Lombardi Wines
Wine Name: Lombardi Chardonnay
Vintage: 2016
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Location: Sonoma, USA
Avg Price: ~$50
Rating: 92 Points
2016 Lombardi Pinot Noir
/Winery: Lombardi Wines
Wine Name: Lombardi Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Location: Sonoma, USA
Avg Price: ~$50
Rating: 92 Points
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2013 Dry Creek Meritage
/Winery: Dry Creek
Wine Name: Meritage
Vintage: 2013
Grapes: 40% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec & 2% Petit Verdot
Location: Sonoma, USA
Avg Price: ~$30
Tasting Notes: Big burst of fresh berries with a lot of character and tannins present. This wine has a lot of good things going on and is very robust. For the value, this meritage definitely has it all. Two thumbs up for this wine!
Rating: 93 Points
2014 The Hess Collection Allomi
/Winery: The Hess Collection
Wine Name: Allomi
Vintage: 2014
Grapes: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 7% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot
Location: Napa Valley, USA
Avg Price: ~$30
Tasting Notes: Hints of read fruits, spices and leather. Lots of tannins and some acidity on the back of the palate. An extremely well balanced wine where the 14.8% alcohol doesn't overpower the aromas.
Rating: 91 Points
2014 Luca Pinot Noir
/Winery: Luca
Wine Name: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Location: Mendoza, Argentina
Avg Price: $34
Tasting Notes: An old world pinot that is full of res fruits. This wine has lots of complexity accompanied by a long finish. Very different pinot noir...It must be the altitude ;)
Rating: 92 Points
2010 Santo Tomas Unico Grand Reserva
/Winery: Santo Tomas
Wine Name: Unico Grand Reserva
Vintage: 2010
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merot
Location: Ensenada, Mexico
Avg Price: $45
Tasting Notes: A powerful and complex blend with a silky finish. You can definitely taste all of the minerals and leather from this red wine. This wine from Mexico really impressed me, a must try!
Rating: 93 Points
Piper Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage NV
/Winery: Piper Heidsieck
Wine Name: Rosé Sauvage
Vintage: NV
Grapes: 50-55% Pinot Noir - 30-35% Meunier - 15-20% Chardonnay - 10-20% reserve wines
Location: Champgane, France
Avg Price: $55
Tasting Notes: This champagne delivers fine bubbles while being strong and elegant on the palate. Surprisingly on the nose theres a powerful presence of fresh strawberries.
Rating: 91 Points
2017 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau
/Winery: Georges Duboeuf
Wine Name: Beaujolais Nouveau
Vintage: 2017
Grapes: 100% Gamay
Location: Burgundy, France
Avg Price: $12
Tasting Notes: A fun and fruity wine that shows some character and complexity. This is such a fun wine to drink. The best bart is that it's a table wine you can enjoy anytime!
Rating: 88 Points
2015 Lombardi Chardonnay
/Winery: Lombardi
Wine Name: Lombardi Chardonnay
Vintage: 2015
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Location: Sanoma, USA
Avg Price: $42
Tasting Notes: This is a medium body wine with hints of lime, minerals and vanilla. There is a strong presence of tannins towards the back of the palette. With 14.3% alcohol, it shows how bold and powerful this chardonnay is. It is a great chardonnay to drink!
Rating: 91 Points
2016 Domaine de CALA Prestige
/Winery: Domaine de CALA
Wine Name: Domaine de CALA Prestige
Vintage: 2016
Grapes: 57% Grenache, 27% Syrah & 16% Rolle
Location: Brignoles, France
Avg Price: $29
Tasting Notes: Hints of strong citrus and berries with a very long finish. This rosé has a lot of character, specially with the long finish. You won't be forgetting about this rosé anytime soon.
Rating: 90 Points