Australia
Langhorne Creek 2006 | 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Shiraz, 13% Malbec, 7% Merlot | South Australia, Australia
The name of this wine is the same as that of actor Russ Tamblyn, who is not a deity, but plays one on TV. Coincidence? I think not.
% alcohol by volume
Yalumba Barossa Shiraz/Viognier
Barossa Valley 2004 | 95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier | South Australia, Australia
The little wonder from Down Under..
% alcohol by volume
Austria
Burgenland 2007 | 90% Zweigelt, 10% St. Laurent | Niederösterreich, Austria | map
Better than....
13% alcohol by volume
burgenland 2007 | Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch, St. Laurent | Neusiedlerrsee Hügelland, Austria | map
Red is the new black.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Mettelburgenland, 2005 | St. Laurent | Niederösterreich, Austria | map
Then you came along with your siren song to tempt me to madness! Plum delicious!
13% alcohol by volume
Thermenregion 2007 | Pinot Noir | Niederösterreich, Austria | map
Here it is, folks. Your affordable, varietally correct pinot noir for grownups. We had to go all the way to Austria to find it, but you asked for it. Now quit yer whining!
12.5% alcohol by volume
Weingut Walter Glatzer Gotinsprun
Carnuntum 2005 | Blaufränkisch, Syrah, Merlot, St. Laurent | Niederösterreich, Austria | map
Only the best for the hometown favorite.
mmmmmmeaty!
13.5% alcohol by volume
France
2006 | 100% Syrah | St.-Joseph, Rhône Valley | map
Not so saintly! This Condrieu master is now playing mischievous games over in Saint Joseph, making little syrah bombs!
14% alcohol by volume
Axel Prüfer Le temps des cerises 'Fou du roi'
N/V | Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache | Languedoc-Roussillon, France | map
The woman with the big hand is yelling at the woman with the green hat. What are they yelling about? Fools and cherries, I suppose. Or maybe the best damn vin de table to fall off the boat since.... well, since ever!
12.5% alcohol by volume
Camille Giroud Premier Cru 'Les Epenots'
Pommard 2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Camille Giroud Volnay Santenots Premier Cru
1978 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
2003 | Bordeaux Blend | St. Émilion, Bordeaux | map
That's right! The right bank knows how to treat merlot right.
12.5% alcohol by volume
2005 | 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc | Bordeaux | map
13% alcohol by volume
Chateau de la Maltroye 1er Cru St. Jean
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
2003 | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc | Graves, Bordeaux | map
And now, Bordeaux with the Technicolor Dream Coat.
12.5%% alcohol by volume
Pomerol 2003 | 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc | Bordeaux | map
Big Time Wine in a wee bottle.
13% alcohol by volume
2005 | Bordeaux Blend | Pauillac, Bordeaux | map
Blame it on the rain that was falling, falling Blame it on the stars that did shine at night Whatever you do don't put the blame on you Blame it on the rain yeah yeah
13.5% alcohol by volume
Château Haut Brion Bahans Haut-Brion
2005 | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux | map
13% alcohol by volume
2003 | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot | Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
2006 | 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot | Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux | map
This is basically declassified Margaux from the heart of the region. Yeah that's right, no more redacted names and secret tribunals. You may enjoy with no fear of retribution from the regime.
12.5% alcohol by volume
St. Estèphe 2005 | 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot | St. Estèphe, Bordeaux | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
2003 | 100% Mourvèdre | Bandol, Provence, France | map
A true treausure from the sunny vineyards of Provence. Old vine Mourvedre that is dark as the night. Respect the rook!
13.5%% alcohol by volume
Chateau Redortier Beaumes-de-Venise
2001 | 100% Rhone Blend | Rhône Valley, France | map
Duh!
13% alcohol by volume
2005 | 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc | Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux | map
13% alcohol by volume
St. Julien 2005 | 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc | Bordeaux, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
2005 | Bordeaux Blend | Pomerol, Bordeaux | map
This wine has jazz hands inside the bottle and on the label.
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Alain Burguet Chambolle-Musigny , Les Chardannes
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere & Fils Grand Cru
Mazy Chambertain 2003 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur 1er Cru 'Clos des Chenes'
2000 | 100% Pinot Noir | Volnay, Burgundy | map
Holdings in 'Clos des Chenes': 1/2 hectare.
Annual production: 1800 bottles.
12.5% alcohol by volume
2005 | 100% Syrah | Cornas, Rhône Valley | map
As if you could really call this the 'entry level' Cornas...
Another masterwork from the Northern Rhone!
14% alcohol by volume
2005 | 100% Syrah | Cornas, Rhône Valley | map
The Clape is making a Renaissance. Catch while you can!
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine Daniel Chauveau Vieilles Vignes
1998 | 100% Cabernet Franc | Chinon, Loire Valley | map
Take one and call me in the morning...
13.5%% alcohol by volume
Domaine du Banneret Chateauneuf du Pape
2005 | Rhone Blend | Rhône Valley | map
Tiny production. A vineyard with origins back to 1405. Deep, inky and concentrated. Get some in your life.
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine du Deffends Clos de la Truffiere
2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah | Coteaux Varois, Provence | map
13.5%% alcohol by volume
2006 | Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah | Corbieres, Languedoc-Roussillon | map
The label is a faithful recreation of a cover from 'Jupiter and Mars', the most popular comic book in the entire Roman Empire.
13.5%% alcohol by volume
Domaine Fourrier 1er Cru 'Les Petits Vougeot' Vieille Vigne
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France | map
13.5%% alcohol by volume
Domaine Humbert Freres 1er Cru, Poissenot
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Humbert Frères Bourgogne
2006 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Jacques Prieur Beaune Champs-Pimont
2002 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
Is this love, is this love, is this love, is this love that I'm feeling?
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine le Sang des Cailloux Cuvee Azalais
Vacqueyras 2006 | Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah | Rhône Valley, France | map
14% alcohol by volume
2004 | Rhone Blend | Faugères, Languedoc | map
The Chambertin of the South say some...
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine les Pallieres Gigondas
2006 | Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah | Rhône Valley, France | map
Bottles like this are not for the faint of heart. Brash like a young Sean Penn, full of talent but quite edgy.
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine Lignier-Michelot Vieilles Vignes Morey St. Denis
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Lignier-Michelot Bourgogne Rouge
2006 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
Can you say plush?
12.5%% alcohol by volume
Domaine Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
2003 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Michel Gaunoux Pommard Grands Epenots 1er Cru
1999 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Michel Gaunoux Meursault Criots Rouge
1999 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes
1974 | 100% Pinot Noir | Corton,Burgundy | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune Greves 1er Cru
2002 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Michel Lafarge 1er Cru Volnay
1996 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
Bright fruits and very delicate aromas of rose and strawberries. High acidity with a long finish. Could age longer...
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Monpertuis Chateauneuf du Pape, Rouge Classique
2007 | Rhone Blend | Rhône Valley | map
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine Monpertuis Chateauneuf du Pape
2006 | Rhone Blend | Rhône Valley | map
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Paul Autard La Cote Ronde
2000 | 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah | Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhône Valley | map
Autard + Autumn = Awesome!
75-90 year old vines = Double Awesome
14.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Robert Chevillon Bourgogne Passetoutgrain
2006 | Gamay, Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
Tradition Honor Chevillon
12% alcohol by volume
Domaine Saint Antonin Les Jardins
2007 | Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah | Languedoc-Roussillon, France | map
Of course it's good! Cursive!
14% alcohol by volume
DuPont-Tisserandot Gevrey-Chambertin, Cazetiers
2006 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Cabernet Franc | Chinon, Loire Valley, France | map
Chinon-mnah! Doo Doo Do Do Do. Chinon-mnah! Doo Doo Do Do Do. Chinon-mnah! Doo Doo Do Do, Do Do Do Do Do Do, Do Do Do Do Do Du Du Du Du Du!
12%% alcohol by volume
Georges Roblin et Fils Chateau de Maimbray
Sancerre 2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Sancerre, Loire Valley
So focused, you could floss with it!
12.5%% alcohol by volume
Gerard Mugneret Bourgogne Passetoutgrain
2007 | Gamay, Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
Bigger cult following than Troma!!
12.5% alcohol by volume
Gerard Mugneret Bourgogne Rouge
2006 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
Why yes!
12.5% alcohol by volume
Gerard Mugneret Bourgogne Rouge
2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
You know you just don't see these wines around enough.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Hubert Lignier Gevrey Chambertin
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France | map
Firm, formal and quite structured!
12.5% alcohol by volume
Hubert Lignier Morey-St.-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Chaffots'
2000 | 100% Pinot Noir | Morey-St.-Denis, Burgundy, France | map
From the turn of the century..
12.5% alcohol by volume
Hubert Lignier Morey-St.-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Chaffots'
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Morey-St.-Denis, Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Hubert Lignier Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru 'Aux Combottes'
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
2006 | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Bordeaux, France | map
Old school Bordeaux, Old school price.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Jacques Prieur Beaune 1er Cru 'Champs-Pimont'
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Beaune, Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Jacques Prieur Beaune 1er Cru 'Champs-Pimont'
2006 | 100% Pinot Noir | Beaune, Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Jacques Prieur Beaune 1er Cru 'Champs-Pimont'
2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Beaune, Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Jacques Prieur Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru
2002 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Jacques Prieur Beaune Greves 1er Cru
2002 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Jacques Puffeney Cuvee Les Berangeres
Arbois 2005 | 100% Trousseau | Jura and Savoie, France | map
The Jura has come to verdict, your honor, and we find the defendent guilty as charged... Guilty of being awesome.
13% alcohol by volume
Jean Foillard 'Cote du Puy' Morgon
2008 | 100% Gamay | Morgon, Beaujolais, France | map
Drink the earth my friend. Taste the charm.
13% alcohol by volume
Jean-Marc Pillot Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru 'Morgeots'
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, France | map
Come rest your head and enjoy sweet Premier Cru dreams..
12.5% alcohol by volume
Jean-Paul Thévenet 'Vieilles Vignes' Morgon
2008 | 100% Gamay | Morgon, Beaujolais, France | map
Drink this with someone you care about. Or selfishly hoard.
12% alcohol by volume
Jerome Chezeaux Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Boudots'
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Nuits St. Georges, Burgundy, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
L. Boillot & Fils Gevrey Chambertin
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Gevrey Chambertin, Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Nicolas Potel Clos St.-Denis Grand Cru
2003 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Prince Florent de Merode Clos du Roi Grand Cr
2001 | 100% Pinot Noir | Corton, Burgundy | map
A prince amongst thieves...
12.5% alcohol by volume
Ravaille Frères Ermitage du Pic St. Loup
Coteaux du Languedoc 2007 | Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah | Languedoc-Roussillon, France | map
This stuff is a step above the Languedoc mob. Just a smidge more elegant. A clot of class. A slab of sex appeal. A glob of goodness not found in your run of the mill d'Oc juice.
14% alcohol by volume
Simon Bize & Fils Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru 'Aux Vergelesses'
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Beaune, Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Simon Bize & Fils Savigny-Les-Beaune 'Les Bourgeots'
2006 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
Vines planted from 1965 to 1978.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Sylvain Cathiard 1er Cru, Aux Malconsorts
Vosne-Romanée 2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy | map
13% alcohol by volume
Sylvain Cathiard Chambolle-Musigny 'Les Clos de L'Orme'
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Chambolle, Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Trenel Fils Beaujolais-Villages
2008 | 100% Gamay | Beaujolais, Burgundy, France | map
12% alcohol by volume
Trenel Fils Morgon 'Cote du Py'
2007 | 100% Gamay | Beaujolais, France | map
Too Cru 4 U!
13% alcohol by volume
Germany
Furst Lowenstein Hallgartener Schönhell Spätlese
2004 | 100% Spätburgunder | Rheingau, Germany | map
There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. If we wish to make it louder, we will bring up the volume. If we wish to make pinot noir in Germany, we will harvest late.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Weingut Dr. Heyden Oppenheimer
2007 | 100% Spätburgunder | Rheinhessen, Germany | map
13% alcohol by volume
Italy
Arnaldo-Caprai Sagrantino 25 Anni
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG 2000 | 100% Sagrantino | Montefalco, Umbria, Italy | map
A straight Sagrantino Jubilee!
14.5% alcohol by volume
Azienda Agricola Antoniolo Gattinara
1961 | 100% Nebbiolo | Gattinara, Piedmont, Italy | map
Old. Before computers old. Before Moon Landing old. Made the year before the Mets made their debut in MLB. Old.
13% alcohol by volume
1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Veneto, Italy | map
Let's see - if a down home winemaker in The Veneto got ahold of some Cabernet grapes, what do you think he'd do with 'em? Why, he'd dry them and make a ridiculously complex and concentrated wine, wouldn't he?
13% alcohol by volume
Rosso Piceno 2007 | 50% Montepulciano, 50% Sangiovese | The Marches, Italy | map
Federico II became emperor of the Holy Roman Empire before his third birthday. Quite the youthful achievement! Fruity with hints of cherry and plum, this youngster is ready to compliment your pork, sausage and grilled meat. Just like a young king.
12.5% alcohol by volume
2005 | 50% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella | Amarone Classico, Veneto, Italy | map
The other 10% is pure magic.
15% alcohol by volume
2007 | 100% Dolcetto | Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont, Italy | map
Enter the Dragon! Classic kick from this plush Dolcetto. Since 1863!
14% alcohol by volume
Calabretta Etna Rosso V.Q.P.R.D.
1999 | Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio | Etna, Sicily, Italy | map
Now bear in mind Mount Etna is an active volcano...
14.5%% alcohol by volume
Aglianico del Taburno 2005 | 100% Aglianico | Campania, Italy | map
Remember when white linen pants were worn year round and the noble grape Aglianico was used only as a blending varietal? We must give two fingers to the dome and pay tribute to the intergalactic revolution of Space Peace for changing it all.
14% alcohol by volume
Barbera d'Alba 2007 | 100% Barbera | Piedmont, Italy | map
The ideal food wine from Piedmont! The rolling hills hath offered another winner!
14.5% alcohol by volume
2006 | 100% Dolcetto | Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy | map
Dolcetto means 'little sweet one'. And this is one sweet deal!
14% alcohol by volume
1998 | 100% Sangiovese Grosso | Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | map
Someone said something about a scandal in Montalcino! Well this here is the kind of discreet gentleman who steers clear of scandal, and is all about deep, dark, richness. Or maybe wealth.
14% alcohol by volume
Teroldego Rotaliano 2005 | 100% Teroldego Rotaliano | Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy | map
With a healthy dose of will to power, Foradori strides towards a world without mediocrity through example. Spicy and bright northern fruit this gal always refuses abuse or slave morals.
13% alcohol by volume
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Riserva
1978 | Nebbiolo | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | map
13.5%% alcohol by volume
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Riserva
1967 | 100% Nebbiolo | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | map
13.5%% alcohol by volume
1999 | 100% Nebbiolo | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | map
Obscure. Brooding intensity. Makes you curious no?
13% alcohol by volume
Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore
1999 | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella | Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy | map
Is there more of a Master from the Veneto?
15% alcohol by volume
Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Veneto 1998 | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella | Veneto, Italy | map
14.5% alcohol by volume
Giuseppe Quintarelli Alzero di monte Ca' Paletta
Provincia di Verona 1996 | 100% Cabernet Franc | Veneto, Italy | map
15% alcohol by volume
Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso Ca' del Merlo
2000 | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella | Veneto, Italy | map
When Michele said "Holy Cannoli's" on our "Luna di Miele" after tasting this wine in Quintarelli's basement, I knew right then that marrying her was the most wicked awesome idea evah!
15%% alcohol by volume
Giuseppe Quintarelli Primofiore
Veneto 2004 | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella | Veneto, Italy | map
Yes, you are the first flower.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Giuseppe Quintarelli Primofiore
2004 | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella | Veneto | map
Yes, you are the first flower.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Valle d'Aosta 2007 | 100% Gamay | Valle d'Aosta, Italy | map
Yeah, those Italians have mad Gamay!
13% alcohol by volume
Isole E Olena Collezione De Marchi 'L'eremo'
2004 | 100% Syrah | Tuscany, Italy | map
Oh Paolo, you play with the international varieties as nice as you do with your beloved Sangiovese. And for that, we salute you.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2007 | 100% Barbera | Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy | map
Fortunately, the Marenco family is all about the earth. And how to capture that in bottle. Enjoy drinking this snapshot!
13.5% alcohol by volume
Mastroberardino Taurasi DOCG Radici Riserva
Taurasi 1999 | 100% Aglianico | Campania, Italy | map
Time to step up to the Varsity..
13.5% alcohol by volume
Montevertine Le Pergole Torte IGT
2001 | 100% Sangiovese | Tuscany, Italy | map
Essentially, the Queen Bee of the swarm. The pure Sangiovese IGT swarm.
13% alcohol by volume
Paolo Bea Rosso Riserva 'Pipparello'
2004 | 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 15% Sagrantino | Montefalco, Umbria, Italy | map
Paolo calls it a 'virtous vintage.' That's about all I needed to know.
13.5%% alcohol by volume
Paolo Bea Montefalco Rosso 'San Valentino'
2004 | 70% Sangiovese, 15% Montepulciano, 15% Sagrantino | Montefalco, Umbria, Italy | map
Mmm, mmm, Bea.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine Vigneti del Sole
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2008 | 100% Montepulciano | Abruzzi, Italy | map
Isaiah 2:4:6:8 - Who do we appreciate!?!
13% alcohol by volume
Aglianico del Vulture 2004 | 100% Aglianico | Basilicata, Italy | map
From the base of the ancient volcano Monte Vulture comes this bottling of one of Italy's oldest grapes. An enigma wrapped in a cipher enveloped with mystery. Dark, rich and brooding. This may take some time...
13.5% alcohol by volume
Sandro Fay Rosso di Valtellina
2007 | Chiavennesca | Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy | map
Get your Chiavennesca on.
12% alcohol by volume
Rosso Cònero 2007 | 100% Montepulciano | The Marches, Italy | map
Before his assassination this label was known famously as Brutus, but after that Republican disaster Julius was painted across the amphorae. Now that we have bottles they have maintained the tradition. Smells like lentils; tastes like fruit-dirt.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Brachetto | Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy | map
"Sottimano" is the softball pitching style that the Barbaresco Bombers pioneered in the early 19th century. The technique was so deadly accurate that they won every national championship from 1823 through 1856, when the Milanese Movers took control.
13% alcohol by volume
Viticolori Alto Adige San Pietro
2006 | 100% Lagrein | Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy | map
Geez, Saint Peter, will you just listen to us for a second? Stop arguing, just listen. Fine, you don't want to listen? Good. You're not our favorite anymore. Not like this wine. This wine is like James.
13% alcohol by volume
Spain
Almansa 2007 | 100% Garnacha Tintorera | Castilla-La Mancha, Spain | map
You're so money and you don't even know it. You red-fleshed little devil, you.
14% alcohol by volume
Ribera del Duero 2005 | 100% Tinto Fino | Ribera del Duero, Castilla-León | map
When a bottle just has a name and a vintage on it, it strikes me as earnest: they must only care about what's in the bottle, right? A rich interpretation of 100yr old clones of the finest tempranillo grown in hand pruned plots. Yes, give it to me..
14.5% alcohol by volume
Bodegas Fernando de Ganuza Fincas de Ganuza Reserva
Rioja 2001 | 100% Tempranillo | La Rioja, Spain | map
Well respected, well reviewed: Meryl Streep is a legend in the acting industry. If a bottle of wine could be Meryl Streep, this would be it.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Jumilla 2006 | 100% Monastrell | Murcia, Spain | map
John Hill: English writer and botanist who compiled the first book on British flora to be based on the Linnaean nomenclature. Or is John Hill a southern Oregon based Violin Maker? What if he was all of the above AND makes of rich wine in Spain?
14.5% alcohol by volume
Bodegas Mauro Vendimia Seleccionada
2002 | 100% Tempranillo | Castilla-León, Spain | map
14.5% alcohol by volume
Rioja 2001 | Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo | La Rioja, Spain | map
Bodegas Muga is housed in the historic railroad district in Haro. On the good side of the tracks.
14% alcohol by volume
Bodegas Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva
Rioja 1998 | Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, Garnacha | La Rioja, Spain | map
This is the dusty one.
14% alcohol by volume
Bodegas Numanthia-Termes Termanthia
Toro 2002 | 100% Tinta de Toro | Castilla-León, Spain | map
Strong like bull!
14.8% alcohol by volume
Manchuela v.c.p.r.d 2007 | 100% Bobal | Castilla-La Mancha, Spain | map
Only in La Mancha! Windmills! Bobal!
14% alcohol by volume
Bodegas Ramirez Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza
Rioja 2005 | 100% Tempranillo | La Rioja, Spain | map
A little know saint who lived in southern Spain in the middle ages, Manny Ramirez of the Swimming Pool has offered comfort and succor to the owners of above-ground pools for more than five hundred years.
13% alcohol by volume
Montsant 2007 | Mazuelo, Garnacha, Syrah | Catalonia, Spain | map
Mirror-mirror on the bottle, who's the supplest, most complex, easiest drinking bottle that we've been loving for a long time and everyone else is catching on but we don't care it's so good wine of them all? Why Can Blau of course.
14% alcohol by volume
Costers del Siurana Clos De L'Obac
Priorat 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cariñena, Garnacha, Merlot, Syrah | Catalonia, Spain | map
Readers of reviews will recognize points in the low nineties all from all the big-shots. We just liked when we tasted it from the barrels in the vineyards and told them to ship as much as they could because this is what Priorat should taste like.
14% alcohol by volume
El Coto De Rioja Coto De Imaz Gran Reserva
Rioja 1996 | 100% Tempranillo | La Rioja, Spain | map
The Fortress of Imaz is quite the structure! (something this wine has in spades.)
13.5%% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Mencía | Bierzo,Castilla-León | map
This just in: We've discovered a new region in the Spanish hinterland. A never before seen chunk of terra firma has been revealed by the untiring efforts of your fearless scribe. Who would have thought? It's a miracle! Thank me! I rock!
13.5% alcohol by volume
Quinta de la Quietad Corral De Campanas
Toro 2007 | 100% Tinto de Toro | Castilla-León, Spain | map
Toro means Bull. The wine is anything but...more like an ox.
14.5% alcohol by volume
R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo
Rioja 2003 | 65% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo | La Rioja, Spain | map
Old school. Complete with stern school marm to scold you for slacking on your readin, writin and rioja.
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Rioja 2001 | 100% Tempranillo Peludo | La Rioja, Spain | map
Don't hate me because I'm hairy...
It's only natural!
13.5% alcohol by volume
Valdelosfrailes Vendimia Seleccionada
Cigales 2003 | 100% Tinto del Pais | Spain, Castilla-León | map
Tinto del Pais is just another name for the almighty Tempranillo. And you are being videotaped right now. Carlos Moro told me so.
13.5%% alcohol by volume
Switzerland
Fabienne Cottagnoud Pinot Noir
2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Vetroz, Switzerland | map
Bright, juicy cherry flavors with hints of spices like pepper and cinnamon stick. Prorpietor/winemaker Fabienne Cottagnoud make this mountain Pinot Noir with beautiful purity, exactly what it deserves.
12.7% alcohol by volume
United States
2000 | 50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot | Napa Valley, California | map
The local name of the vine is Spanna, probably the oldest of its synonyms.
14.1% alcohol by volume
Robert Sinskey Vineyards Vandal Vineyard
2005 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley, California | map
14.1% alcohol by volume
Barnett Vineyards Spring Mountain Vineyard
2005 | Merlot | Napa Valley, California | map
14.7% alcohol by volume
Caymus Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, California | map
This could work...
15% alcohol by volume
Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet
Napa Valley 1996 | 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc | California, United States
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Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet
Napa Valley 1996 | 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc | California, United States
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2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Dundee Hills, Oregon | map
who wouldn't love a pinot from the valley of the flowers?
13.5% alcohol by volume
Edmunds St. John That Old Black Magic
2006 | Grenache, Syrah | California | map
14.3% alcohol by volume
2007 | 100% Petite Sirah | North Coast, California | map
"I say, sirah, you're smaller than I expected. Do you taste like I think you will if I like Syrah?" "Actually, I'm not related to that grape. I'm my own me. I have a dry humour, and legs to die for."
13.8% alcohol by volume
2006 | Cinsaut | Sonoma County, California | map
Five hundred cases of smell the sun! Five hundred cases of taste the earth! Five hundred cases of Frickin' wine!
14.4% alcohol by volume
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Sonoma Valley, California | map
A rare find outside of America's greatest restaurants, rare indeed.
14.3% alcohol by volume
Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard
1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, California | map
14.5% alcohol by volume
Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet
2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, California | map
14.5% alcohol by volume
Hirsch Vineyards The Bohan-Dillon
2008 | 100% Pinot Noir | Sonoma, California | map
Cool cats agree, this is one elegant, mineral driven Pinot!
14.3% alcohol by volume
Lewelling Vineyards Wight Vineyard
Napa Valley 2005 | 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc | California, United States
"A cascade of tremendous viscosity"
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North Fork of Long Island 2005 | 100% Cabernet Franc | New York, United States
There are Leaves of Grass and then there is the Leaf of Grass: Paumanok Cabernet Franc. It encompasses the entire emotional struggle between the individual and the whole while also enjoying the melodic sounds of the self.
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Monterey County 2008 | 100% Pinot Noir | California, United States
Poppy is based in King City, California. Nothing more should be said save this: This light and elegantly restrained California Pinot (from KING CITY) has no relation to heroine, opium, or clutch power hitters who have trouble playing defense.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs
2007 | Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane | Sonoma County, California | map
Duck... Duck... Zinfandel!
14.4% alcohol by volume
Robert Nenow Winery Kenefick Ranch
2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, California | map
16.1% alcohol by volume
San Manuela Winery Clos Julien
Paso Robles 2007 | 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc | California, United States
For the fifth year in a row the mascot for San Manuela Winery, the handless puppet, has somehow handled the grapes and bottled a wine with the consistency of someone who actually was blessed with two hands, some say even three.
14.2% alcohol by volume
2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Oregon | map
I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference...
13.5% alcohol by volume
2006 | 86% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre | Sonoma County, California | map
Would you like to say hello to our little friend? She's so tasty. She tastes like dark unveiled berries and fresh vanilla beans.
14.8% alcohol by volume
2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot | Napa Valley, California | map
Classic blend. Classic character. California style.
14.2% alcohol by volume
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