Red Blend between $25 and $50

The 1999 Abadia Retuerta reveals an opaque purple color as well as a classy complex bouquet of flowers black currants raspberries cherries and vanilla. Full-bodied and elegant yet concentrated as well as powerful with impressive... Read More

The special cuvee the stunning 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Sixtine is a blend of 50% Grenache 30% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre aged in equal parts small barrels and neutral wood foudres. An elegant effort with freshness yet tremendous... Read More

This cuvee was bottled unfined and unfiltered so expect some sediment to develop in the bottle. Domaine l'Aigueliere has produced two limited production luxury cuvees that are too expensive to qualify as best buys but both... Read More

The 2016 Bramaterra is fabulous. Deep and exquisitely layered, the 2016 possesses stunning depth and textural nuance to burn. Rose petal, lavender, red/purplish fruit, cedar, tobacco and licorice all build in the glass. The 2016... Read More

The 2021 Autrement is a bright pleasantly rustic blend of 40% Gamay 30% Mondeuse Noire and 30% Pinot Noir. It has a medium ruby color and is loaded with spicy aromas of tree bark leather tobacco bitter citrus graphite pepper and... Read More

The 2017 Geremia is a revelation. It might be even better than the 2015 or 2016 which is saying a lot. Soaring aromatics make a strong first impression. In 2017 the fruit profile leans more into the red fruit end of the spectrum.... Read More