2021 Red Blend

Since Gerald Gabillet's arrival in Mendoza in 2018 Cheval des Andes wines have gained in elegance and precision. In a great vintage like 2021 the results are spellbinding. Near-equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec with... Read More

Colgin's 2021 IX Estate is a rich opulent example with layers of ripe black cherries and dark chocolate punctuated by hints of sage and bay leaf plus some vaguely floral notes (violets?). Full-bodied concentrated velvety and... Read More

This captures gorgeous flavors of mulberry blackberry and boysenberry compote and infuses them with sparkling anise sage and singed wood spice notes while iron minerality and racy acidity provide ample structure with mouthwatering... Read More

The pedigree and purity of this red are evident immediately from its black currant blackberry pomegranate violet and wild herb aromas. Saturated with red and black fruit and picking up licorice and mineral elements this is all... Read More

Plum and blackberry flavors are wrapped in an embrace of toasty oak with vanilla resin and iron accents. Dense tannins coat the gums while bright acidity keeps this focused and drives the spice-infused aftertaste. Fluid and long... Read More

Made with mostly Sangiovese plus tiny parts Canaiolo and Colorino the 2021 Montevertine reveals a very tight textural approach with pinpoint aromas of blue currant iris root and red rose. The wine takes a moment or two to open... Read More

Made with mostly Sangiovese plus tiny parts Canaiolo and Colorino the 2021 Montevertine reveals a very tight textural approach with pinpoint aromas of blue currant iris root and red rose. The wine takes a moment or two to open... Read More

The components of the 2021 Proprietary Red barely changed relative to the barrel sample I tasted last year with 61% of the fruit being estate grown (Stagecoach and Waters Ranch) with the remainder coming from Upper Range (35%)... 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

An exquisite wine relying primarily on Cabernet Sauvignon from a single estate. Aromas of lavender dried herbs and grapefruit pith combine with flavors of firm fruits and cocoa on a structure of abundant powder-fine tannin and... Read More

The 2021 Percarlo is every bit as stunning from bottle as it was from barrel. Rich and vivid in the glass with striking complexity the 2021 is a fine follow-up to the 2020. The 2021 is a bit tight relative to the 2020 but that... Read More

Here it is: A quintessential Sassicaia that represents the excellence of the vintage and also respects the unique taste profile of this distinguished Tuscan blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc. The Tenuta San Guido 2021 Bolgheri... Read More