- Branham Jazz
Napa Valley, California
14.9% ABV
30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petite Sirah, 20 % Petite Verdot, 10% Rockpile Zinfandel.
Encore after encore, this proprietary blend never fails to satisfy. Refined melodies of black-plum, dark berries and coffee notes are enhanced by balanced tannins and acidity. Pair with music! Obsidian and Rockpile Vineyards. Aged 18 months in French oak.
Limited Availability
- Cederbeg Merlot/Shiraz
Cederberg, South Africa
14% ABV
A fantastic blend of 67% Merlot and 23% Shiraz. Sweet plums and blackcurrants from the Merlot and cherries and spice from the Shiraz. A wine that is very accessible and smooth with fruity flavors lingering on the palate. This red blend is a must with every braai, and rich game dishes.
Sustainable Vinification, Vegan
89 PTS – Stephen Tanzier
- Chateau de Gassis Puyarbe
Bordeaux, France
14.5% ABV
A blend of 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Deep color. Red fruit with a touch of cherry, Spicy with a little mint notes. Good concentration and nice balance with a long finish. Bordeaux Superieur
87 PTS – Wine Enthusiast
- Chateau Freyneau Cuvee Traditionelle
Bordeaux, France
14.5% ABV
85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec. Spicy cinnamon notes with a hint of licorice.
Complex, well balanced wine with black fruits on the palate. - Corte alla Flora IGT Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
13.5% ABV
50% Cabernet, 30% Merlot, and 20% Syrah
12 months in Allier barriques, and then 12 months in the bottle. The sublime mix between a modern style of concentration, softness ,and traditional elegance of the Tuscan terroir. High structure and excellent balance between alcohol and acidity, with delicate tannins. Let the wine breathe one hour prior to serving.
- Fattoria Poggio Alloro San Gimignano Rosso DOC Convivio
Tuscany, Italy
13.5% ABV
Blend of Sangiovese and Colorino
12 months aging in oak. Bouquet of red fruit with pleasant notes of raspberry and marasca cherry jam, finale spiced with licorice, cinnamon and tobacco. Pair with red meat, braised meat, game and mature cheeses. Organic
- Floriography Blooming Red
Western Cape, South Africa
13.9% ABV
69% Shiraz, 17% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache
A fruit driven blend, with ripe plums, raspberry and hints of dark chocolate. Smoky nuances and sweet creamy texture. The juicy tannins make this wine approachable and ready to drink but will improve over the next 4 years. The perfect wine for any occasion.
Vegan, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable
- Girasole “Charlie’s Blend” Red Blend
Mendocino County, California
14.5% ABV
Paying tribute to his legacy, Girasole vineyards created “Charlie’s Blend”: a delectable union of Merlot, Cabernet, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel grown on our family’s three certified organic vineyard sites. Compliments of the Petite Sirah and Merlot, this wine displays a rich, deep ruby color in the glass. It opens with alluring aromas of ripe boysenberry, light caramel and roasted pine nuts. On the palate flavors of raspberry, toasted marshmallow and hints of vanilla tempt the tastebuds. The well integrated tannins on this medium bodied red deliver a silky smooth mouthfeel, and the finish is long and layered.
92 PTS Wine & Spirits Magazine
89 PTS Wine Enthusiast
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- Gorgo Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG
Verona, Italy
15% ABV
A wine of great structure, complex, elegant and velvety, produced with Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinalla cultivated in the classic area of Valpolicella.
Aged 36 months in barrel. Full-bodied, powerful wine with a round and rich flavor. Ruby red color with violet reflections that becomes garnet with aging, has a bouquet of plums, blackberries, ripe & dried red fruits and toasted almond. Sustainable Vinification, Vegan.
- Gorgo Bardolino DOC
Veneto, Italy
12.5% ABV
Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Molinara
This dry red is fruity and smooth, with notes of cherry and red fruits. Organic & Vegan
- Gorgo Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classic Superiore
Verona, Italy
13.5% ABV
Dry Red wine from Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes with the traditional method of “Ripasso”.
Fruity and intense bouquet with aromas of cherries, spices, and vanilla. A full bodied, vigorous and elegant wine. Sustainable Vinification, Vegan.
- La Mateo Parcelas Sinqulares
Rioja, Spain
14.3% ABV
50 % Tempranillo, 40 % Garnacha, 10 % Mazuelo
Brilliant ruby-red color. Very intense aromas of Indian ink and compoted black fruit (blueberries and plums), evolving to blonde tobacco, toasted oak and mineral notes Balanced, silky and smooth wine. Very complex, wide and long end. 18 months in new French oak.
6 Packs Available
- La Mateo Vendimia
Rioja, Spain
14% ABV
70 % Tempranillo, 27 % Garnacha, 3 % Graciano
Brilliant ruby-red color. Very intense aromas of blackcurrant and ripe fruits (strawberries, blackberries and plums) with spices hints and creamy notes from the toasted oak. Wide, tasty and well-balanced wine.
6 Packs Available
- Lenotti Rosso Passo IGT
Veneto, Italy
12.5% ABV
50% Merlot and 50% Sangiovese.
Dry, fruity, and intense. Pairs well with a variety of foods, including light dishes, grilled fish, poultry, and with meat and cheese.
Converting to Organic
- Les Carrelets Bordeaux Rouge
Bordeaux, France
13.5% ABV
60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
Bold and fruity with enticing aromas of raspberry, currant and vanilla. An ideal Bordeaux to take you through a variety of dishes.
- Noster Inicial
Priorat, Spain
14% ABV
70% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Making outstanding wines is their way of respecting and honoring the rich tradition and history of this land. Priorat is a DOQ (Denominacio de Origen Qualificada) which is the highest quality classification in Catalonia (Eastern Spain), and one of only two wine regions in Spain to qualify as DOC, the highest qualification in Spain. Intense cherry red color. Complex aromas of red fruits with layers of plums and figs, beautifully integrated with chocolate and vanilla. Full bodied, complex, with persistent mature tannins.
- Red Thread Red Blend
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
14.5% ABV
Black licorice, ripe blackberry and fresh leather are the first fragrances that hit your nose. On the palate this robust mountain wine shows strong age able tannins, ripe plums and cassis. An estate blend that showcases Summit Lake Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah woven together in mountain majesty.
Limited Production: 225 cases produced
92 PTS – Vinuous