Argentina
2006 | 100% Malbec | Mendoza, Argentina | map
Carmello calls it a 'naked wine, without anything that can cover it up..'
14% alcohol by volume
Crios di Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Mendoza, Argentina | map
Like the winemaker's children, this wine is fun to be around!
13.9% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Bonarda | Mendoza, Argentina | map
Bonarda used to only be used in blends. Now it's time for this soft spoken worker to step up to a seat on the board. Maybe not the chairman, but a devious number 2 indeed!
13.9% alcohol by volume
Michel Torino Don David Tannat
2010 | 100% Tannat | Calchaqui Valley, Cafayate Valley, Argentina | map
Dark, chewy, concentrated, palindromic..
13.9% alcohol by volume
2010 | 100% Malbec | Mendoza, Argentina | map
Let's get the band back together!
13.5% alcohol by volume
2010 | 100% Malbec | Mendoza, Argentina | map
Tomero, Tomero I love you Tomero, you're only a day away..
14.5% alcohol by volume
Australia
Betts & Scholl the o.g. Grenache
2008 | Grenache | Barossa Valley, Australia | map
This one's for you Malcolm!
14.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Shiraz | Barossa Valley, Australia | map
For those who like to be dealt the big hands...
12.5% alcohol by volume
Heartland Wines Stickleback Red
2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Dolcetto, Lagrein | South Australia, Australia | map
For a hearty red, pick this wine. For heartfelt discussions, pick this wine. Performing heart surgery? Take a pass.
14.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | Grenache , Shiraz, Mataro, Cinsaut | Barossa Valley, Australia | map
Total Aussie Game Changer. Big on elegance. Long Shadows.
14.5% alcohol by volume
Austria
2008 | 100% St. Laurent | Burgenland, Austria
Sure, the name is amazing, but pinot lovers should not miss out on the actual wine contained therein...
12.5% alcohol by volume
Weinbau Sattler St. Laurent 'Reserve'
2006 | 100% St. Laurent | Burgenland, Austria
Why not cuddle up with some intense plummy richness?
13.5% alcohol by volume
Weingut Meinhard Forstreiter Zvy-Gelt
2009 | 100% Zweigelt | Niederösterreich, Austria
More fun to say or to drink?
13% alcohol by volume
Chile
France
Camille Giroud 1er 'Les Epenots'
1978 | 100% Pinot Noir | Pommard, Burgundy, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
Charly Thévenet Régnié 'Grain & Granit'
2009 | 100% Gamay | Régnié, Beaujolais, France | map
Large Format for those that like to live. (From Jean-Paul's son)
13% alcohol by volume
2007 | 65% Cab Sauv, 25% Merlot, 7% Cab Franc, 3% Petit Verdot | Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux | map
Big on tradition. Big on flavor. Just big fun.
13% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Merlot | Fronsac, Bordeaux, France | map
KaMar says this is delicious!
14% alcohol by volume
2010 | 100% Gamay | Beaujolais, France | map
Technical notes: Earthy. Woodsy. Drinky, drinky.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Chateau du Grand Bos Graves Rouge
2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc | Graves, Bordeaux, France | map
Cemetery jokes aside, the reds from Graves age gracefully and are rarely flashy.
12.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Cabernet Franc | Saumur-Champigny, Loire Valley, France | map
Tuffeau is a soft chalky soil that gives Saumur its' magic. And then they build wine caves right in to it..
12% alcohol by volume
Chateau Fantin Bordeaux Superieur
2009 | 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc | Bordeaux, France | map
Old school Bordeaux, Old school price.
13% alcohol by volume
Chateau Haut-Segottes Saint Emillion Grand Cru
2007 | 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon | Saint-Emillion, Bordeaux, france | map
All that earthy loveliness wrapped up in a little package.
13% alcohol by volume
Chateau Haut-Segottes Saint Emillion Grand Cru
1988 | 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon | Saint-Emillion, Bordeaux, france | map
See, maturity is undeniably appealing.
12.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, %45 Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot | Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France | map
This estate is in St. Estephe, so expect some heft.
12.5% alcohol by volume
2009 | Malbec, Tannat, Merlot | Cahors, Southwest, France | map
Rich and sophisticated, like a surgeon in a tuxedo.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2005 | 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon | Bergerac, Southwest, France | map
The cool kids know you get the bordeaux stylings sans the price in Bergerac. Shhhh!
13.5% alcohol by volume
2007 | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cab Franc, 2% Pet Verdot | Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Merlot | Canon-Fronsac, Bordeaux, France | map
Young estate. Old vines.
13% alcohol by volume
Chateau Moulin de Tricot Margaux
2007 | 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot | Margaux, Bordeaux, France | map
Margaux from the heart of the region. Some would say textbook.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Chateau Signac Cuvee Tradition
2006 | Grenache, Syrah,Mouvedre, Carignan | Rhône Valley, France | map
Not a wimp!
% alcohol by volume
2007 | 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc | Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
2009 | Tannat, Cabernet Franc | Madiran, Southwest, France | map
Think ink! When darkness falls, the Tannat calls...
13.5% alcohol by volume
Christophe Pacalet Beaujolais Nouveau
2011 | 100% Gamay | Beaujolais, France | map
Still singing pretty songs...
12% alcohol by volume
2009 | 80% Malbec, 20% Merlot | Cahors, SouthWest, France | map
Soft and smooth, ever so inviting. Take a sip, maybe two, epic verse you'll be reciting.
13% alcohol by volume
Daniel Bouland Morgon 'Corcelette'
2010 | 100% Gamay | Morgon, Beaujolais, France | map
Granitic soils son.
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Clos St. Jacques
2008 | 100% Pinot Noir | Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
2008 | 100% Pinot Noir | Clos de la Roche, Burgundy, France | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Camus-Bruchon & Fils Bourgogne Rouge
2009 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
Luck of Lucien! Mr. Camus offers another spicy delight.
12.5% 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 Rion Échezeaux Grand Cru
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Échezeaux, Burgundy, France | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Daniel Rion Vieilles Vignes
2006 | 100% Pinot Noir | Nuits-St-Georges, Burgundy, France | map
Secret Weapon of Goodness.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine de Belle Vue 'Champ Des Cailloux' VdP du Val de Loire
2010 | %65 Merlot, %35 Cabernet Franc | Loire Valley, France | map
We're just down with Jérôme's honest wines. If you want mellow elegance, join us.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine de Château de Chorey Beaune 1er Cru 'Domaine de Saux'
2009 | 100% Pinot Noir | Beaune, Burgundy, France | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine de Fontenille Côtes du Luberon
2009 | Grenache, Syrah | Luberon, Rhone Valley, France | map
Shut that gate and get off my lawn! Too busy tasting the sunshine, tasting the earth!
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres
2009 | Carignan, Grenache, Syrah | Corbieres, Languedoc-Roussillon, France | map
The 'Black & Gold'! You know, like earth and sun?
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine de L'Ocre Rouge Le Rouge
2008 | Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault | Languedoc-Roussillon, France | map
The funky 16 corners in a bottle. Is it Languedoc? Is it Rhone? No matter.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2009 | Gamay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc | Cheverny, Loire, France | map
Unfiltered. Unspoofed. Under the radar.
12% alcohol by volume
Domaine des Croix Beaune 1er Cru 'Pertuisots'
2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Beaune, Burgundy, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Dominique Mugneret Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes De Nuits
2008 | 100% Pinot Noir | Côtes De Nuits, Burgundy, France | map
Adventure, excitement... a Jedi craves not these things. But the Jedi rarely enjoy wines of depth. Go figure.
12.5% alcohol by volume
2007 | Rhone Blend | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France | map
Tiny production. A vineyard with origins back to 1405. Deep, inky and concentrated. Get some in your life.
14.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | Rhone Blend | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France | map
Tiny production. A vineyard with origins back to 1405 planted with all 13 Chateauneuf grapes. Get some in your life.
14.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe 'La Crau'
2008 | 65% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah, 5% others | Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France | map
Big (Brunier) Love.
14.5% alcohol by volume
2009 | Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah | Corbieres, Languedoc, France | map
The label is a faithful recreation of a cover from 'Jupiter and Mars', the most popular comic book in the entire Roman Empire.
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine Faiveley 1er Cru 'Les Porêts-Saint-Georges'
2009 | 100% Pinot Noir | Nuits-St-Georges, Burgundy, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Fougeray de Beauclair 'Clos Marion' Fixin
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Fixin, Burgundy, France | map
oh-five, oh yeah.
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Fourrier Morey St.-Denis 'Clos Salon'
2008 | 100% Pinot Noir | Morey-St-Denis, Burgundy, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Francois Lamarche Bourgogne Rouge
2009 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
12% alcohol by volume
Domaine Gilles Robin 'Papillon' Crozes Hermitage
2010 | 100% Syrah | Crozes Hermitage, Rhône Valley, France | map
Reading Rainbow theme song aside, we really like butterflies in the vineyard..
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Gramenon 'les laurentides' Cotes du Rhone Villages
2010 | 100% Grenache | Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France | map
Fifty year old gnarly vines of pure loving.
14.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Gramenon Poignée de Raisins
2010 | 100% Grenache | Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France | map
Young vines. Serious, funky wine. Chew slowly!
14.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Henri Prudhon & Fils 'Les Chambres'
2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, France | map
Both Henri & son, Gerard, were mayors in tiny St. Aubin, so no young upstart estates here. Long. Term. Quality.
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Humbert Freres 1er Cru 'Poissenot'
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Jaume La Friande Cotes du Rhone
2010 | 85% Grenache, 15% Syrah | Cotes du Rhone, France | map
Check their website for a complete listing of every plant grown on the estate. (biodiversity at its best!)
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine le Colombier Tradition
2008 | Syrah, Grenache | Vacqueyras, Rhone Valley | map
If ya feel like barbecue, I'm for you!
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine le Sang des Cailloux Cuvee Azalais
2009 | Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah | Vacqueyras, Rhône Valley, France | map
This wine will ROCK your world!!
14% alcohol by volume
2007 | Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mouvedre | Faugères, Languedoc, France | map
The Chambertin of the South say some...
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine Les Hautes Noëlles hého le rouge
2010 | Gamay, Cabernet Franc | Loire Valley, France | map
Go ahead,make your own joke about the label.
(Spoiler: the wine is no joke.)
12% alcohol by volume
Domaine les Ondines La Buissonnade Cotes du Rhone
2010 | Grenache, Syrah | Cotes du Rhone, France | map
I nominate this for wine of the month!! Fire up the barbie!
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Lignier-Michelot Vieilles Vignes
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Morey-St.-Denis, Burgundy, France | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Meo-Camuzet Clos De Vougeot Grand Cru
Clos de Vougeot 2003 | 100% Pinot Noir | Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, France | map
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine Meo-Camuzet Fixin 1er Cru 'Clos du Chapitre'
2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Fixin, Burgundy, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Meo-Camuzet Morey-Saint-Denis
2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Morey-St-Denis, Burgundy, France | map
This village is home to five Grand Cru's. So the surrounding area is superb.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes Grand Cru
1974 | 100% Pinot Noir | Corton,Burgundy, France | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Michel Gay et Fils Bourgogne Rouge
2008 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
Sebastien Gay is just so proud of farming the Cotes du Beaune. (and we think there's nothing wrong with that)
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Monpertuis Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2008 | Rhone Blend | Rhone Valley, France | map
There may be 13 varietals in Châteaufeuf-du-Pape, but this powerhouse is heavy with grenache.
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine Paul Autard La Cote Ronde
2000 | 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah | Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France | map
Autard + Autumn = Awesome! 75-90 year old vines = Double Awesome.
14.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Robert Chevillon 1er Cru 'Les Perrieres'
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Saint Antonin Les Jardins
2009 | Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah | Faugères, Languedoc, France | map
No more cursive on the bottle, but classy nonetheless..
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine Saint Nicolas Pinot Noir
2009 | 100% Pinot Noir | Fiefs Vendéens, Loire, France | map
Obscure region just a stone's throw from the Atlantic....
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Bourgogne Rouge
2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
A shining star!
12.5% alcohol by volume
2009 | Mouvedre, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan | Bandol, Provence, France | map
Familie Peyraud Party!
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Tortochot Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
2000 | 100% Pinot Noir | Chambertin, Burgundy, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
Domaine Vincent Paris Saint Joseph
2008 | Syrah | Cornas, Rhone Valley | map
A young Jedi of Cornas.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Vissoux - Pierre-Marie Chermette Moulin à Vent 'Les Trois Roches'
2010 | 100% Gamay | Moulin à Vent, Beaujolais, France | map
Built to last and love you long time.
12.5% alcohol by volume
DuPont-Tisserandot 1er Cru "Cazetiers'
2006 | 100% Pinot Noir | Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Famille Laurent Saint-Pourçain Rouge VDQS
2009 | Gamay, Pinot Noir | Saint-Pourçain, Allier, France | map
Totally out there, in the middle of the country.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Gerard Mugneret Bourgogne Rouge
2009 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
What you need to understand about Burgundy is it goes Producer, plot, and then vintage.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Gerard Mugneret 1er Cru 'Les Boudots'
2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France | map
12.5% alcohol by volume
Ghislaine Barthod Bourgogne Rouge 'Les Bons Bâtons'
2008 | 100% Pinot Noir | Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France | map
Just know that finesse is at the forefront when Ghislaine is in control. (she rocks)
13% alcohol by volume
Hubert Lignier Bourgogne Rouge
2007 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
No compromising.
13% alcohol by volume
Hubert Lignier 1er Cru 'Les Chaffots'
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
Hubert Lignier Bourgogone Passetoutgrain
2008 | Pinot Noir, Gamay | Bourgogne, Burgundy, France | map
These guys actually do stomp the grapes! Really!!
12.5% alcohol by volume
Jacques Puffeney Trousseau 'Cuvée Bétangètes'
2009 | 100% Trousseau | Arbois, Jura and Savoie, France | map
We'd totally attach our wagon to this horse any day.
13% alcohol by volume
Jean-Claude Belland Corton Rouge Grand Cru
2003 | 100% Pinot Noir | Corton, Burgundy, France | map
Cuvee Greves
12.5% alcohol by volume
Jean-Paul Thevenet Vielles Vignes
2010 | 100% Gamay | Morgon, Beaujolais, France | map
We love it when Gamay goes big (format).
12.5% alcohol by volume
Jean-Pierre Robinot Opéra des vins
2009 | Pineau d'Aunis | Loire, France | map
Get ready for a wild ride!!
12% alcohol by volume
2009 | 100% Cabernet Franc | Chinon, Loire Valley, France | map
Pronounced 'Shee-known.' Let's explore Cab Franc together...
13% alcohol by volume
Les Traverses de Fontanès Vin de Pays D'oc Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Languedoc, France | map
Cabernet. The right way. All herbal and stuff.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Vin de Table | Pineau d'Aunis, Gamay | Touraine, Loire Valley, France | map
So..you likey the spice?
11.5% alcohol by volume
Leydier et Fils VdP du Vaucluse
2010 | Rhone Blend | Vaucluse, Rhone Valley, France | map
Just dark delicious simplicity selected by Kermit, that wily rascal..
13% alcohol by volume
Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois
N/V | 100% Gamay | Morgon, Beaujolais, France | map
Insert *crisis* here. Don't worry, Gamay will fix that.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Maxime Magnon 'la démarrante' VDP de Vallée du Paradis
2010 | Carignan, Cinsault | Languedoc, France | map
You don't need to believe in magic to manage some magical moments from Maxime's wines.
13% alcohol by volume
Michel Guignier 'Les Amethystes'
2009 | 100% Gamay | Chiroubles, Beaujolais, France | map
Will summer 2011 make you and Gamay best friends? Because there's always room for more friends...
12.5% alcohol by volume
Noëlla Morantin 'La Boudinerie' Vin de France
2010 | 100% Gamay | Touraine, Loire Valley, France | map
If Noëlla doen't want to work within the AOC system, we're totally fine with that. We don't care what it's called.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Paul Jaboulet Aîné La Chapelle
1998 | 100% Syrah | Hermitage, Rhône Valley, France | map
13% alcohol by volume
Ravaille Frères 'Tour de Pierres' Ermitage du Pic St. Loup
2009 | Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah | Pic Saint Loup, Languedoc, France | map
A step above the Languedoc mob! A lot of class. A slab of sex appeal. A glob of goodness.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Robert Michel Cornas 'La Geynale'
2004 | 100% Syrah | Cornas, Rhône Valley, France | map
The second to last vintage Mssr. Michel. Built to last, traditional goodness.
13% alcohol by volume
2008 | 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon | Bordeaux, France | map
A gem from the owners of Chateau Belregard Figeac...without the price tag!
12% alcohol by volume
Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph 'Les Pierres Lèches'
2009 | 100% Syrah | Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhone, France | map
Assertive demeanor. The velvet fog of syrah.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Germany
2008 | 100% Pinot Noir | Rheingau, Germany | map
You just don't grow grapes north of Latitude 50! See why Pinot loves cool weather..
13% alcohol by volume
Israel
Italy
Dogliani 2006 | 100% Dolcetto | Piedmont, Italy
Seriously, you do not want this guy to do you any favors.
% alcohol by volume
Arianni Occhipinti Il Frappato
2008 | 100% Frappato | Vittoria, Sicily, Italy | map
Real wine from a really impressive woman. Sicily continues to sizzle...
13% alcohol by volume
Azienda Agricola Viviani Valpolicella Classico
2010 | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella | Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy | map
Let's not forget the dirt under the fingernails that went in to the making of this wine.
12.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | 50% Montepulciano, 50% Sangiovese | Rosso Piceno, The Marches, Italy | map
Federico II became emperor of the Holy Roman Empire before his third birthday. Quite the youthful achievement! This youngster is ready to compliment your pork, sausage and grilled meat.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Bruno Porro 'Vigna Ribote' Dolcetto di Dogliani
2009 | 100% Dolcetto | Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy | map
This is dolcetto done the the old fashioned way.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2010 | 100% Merlot | Venezie, Italy | map
Leave you worries at the door and ease in to this bottle. One size fits all and everyone's a winner!
12% alcohol by volume
Carussin 'Lie VÍ' Barbera d'Asti
2010 | 100% Barbera | Asti, Piedmont, Italy | map
This producer also runs a donkey rehab program. The wine is pretty & unmanipulated with piercing purity, but donkeys!
13% alcohol by volume
Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico
2009 | Sangioveto, Canaiolo | Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy | map
Sherry's gonna love this label. You're gonna love this level of profound intensity from Tuscany!
13.5% alcohol by volume
Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo 'Bricco Gattera'
2004 | 100% Nebbiolo | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | map
14.5% alcohol by volume
Corte Gardoni Becco Rosso Corvina Veronese
2010 | 100% Corvina | Veneto, Italy | map
Reason #6 they're a fave producer: Motto-"the truth comes out in a glass of wine, that's why there are so many teetotallers!"
13% alcohol by volume
2008 | 85% Sangiovese, 15% Pugnitello | Tuscany, Italy | map
The storks are back! When you respect the land, the bird respects you.
13% alcohol by volume
2009 | Nerello Mascalese | Sicilia, Italy | map
This is a weighty, brooding wine with tons of black fruit and surprising concentration for this grape and terrain. The wine’s depth is impressive...
14% alcohol by volume
Domenico Clerico Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
2006 | Nebbiolo | Barolo, Piedmont | map
Another superb and truly special Barolo from Domenico Clerico.
14.5% alcohol by volume
Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
2001 | 100% Montepulciano | Abruzzo, Italy | map
Old Masterful.
14% alcohol by volume
2003 | Casavecchia | Campania
This grape will outlast us all!!
13% alcohol by volume
Fattoria di Fèlsina 'Berardenga' Chianti Classico
2008 | 100% Sangiovese | Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy | map
All these years, and never let Sangiovese lose the crown...
13% alcohol by volume
Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro
2002 | Aglianico, Piedirosso | Roccamonfina, Campania, Italy | map
13% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Teroldego Rotaliano | Campo Rotaliano, Trentino, Italy | map
Elisabetta Foradori essentially saved this grape from extinction. And who benefits? You, that's who.
13% alcohol by volume
N/V | Nerello Mascalese, Alicante Bouchet | Etna, Sicily, Italy | map
From the Master of Funky Wine at the top of Mt. Etna.
14.5% alcohol by volume
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Riserva
1967 | 100% Nebbiolo | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | map
Classic Barolo from Barolo!
13.5% alcohol by volume
Giacomo Conterno Nebbiolo 'Cerretta'
2008 | 100% Nebbiolo | Langhe, Piedmont, Italy | map
Gigantic robots. Conterno nebbiolo. Both larger than life.
14.5% alcohol by volume
Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella
2001 | Corvina blend | Veneto, Italy | map
A bionic valpolicella, ripasso style, done the old fashioned way.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Sangiovese | Chiani, Tuscany, Italy | map
All about traditional, earthy, elegant Chianti. And heirloom pig breeds.
12.5% alcohol by volume
La Torre Brunello di Montalcino
2003 | 100% Sangiovese Grosso | Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
Mastroberardino Taurasi DOCG Radici Riserva
1997 | 100% Aglianico | Taurasi, Campania, Italy | map
Time to step up to the Varsity..
13.5% alcohol by volume
Paolo Bea Sagrantino Secco 'Pagliaro'
2004 | 100% Sagrantino | Montefalco, Umbria, Italy | map
A capricious vintage!
14.5% alcohol by volume
Pico Maccario Berro Piemonte Barbera
2010 | 100% Barbera | Asti, Piedmont, Italy | map
Another food friendly wine from Piemonte. The rose is yours to keep. *wink*
12.5% alcohol by volume
2009 | 100% Nero d'Avola | Sicily, Italy | map
NEVER match wits with a Sicilian when death is on the line!
14% alcohol by volume
2007 | 100% Sangiovese | Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | map
More fun! Even though some time superiors want you to have less fun. Superiore = more fun!
13% alcohol by volume
2010 | 100% Pinot Noir | Delle Venezia, Italy | map
The Rhino knows this Pinot's on point!
12% 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
Roberto Mazzi & Figli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 'Punta di Villa'
2004 | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella | Veneto, Italy | map
Earth. Leather. Earth. Leather.
15% alcohol by volume
Roberto Voerzio Dolcetto d'Alba 'Priavino'
2008 | 100% Dolcetto | Alba, Piedmont, Italy | map
So again, emphasis on farming. And brooding intensity.
13% alcohol by volume
2007 | 100% Montepulciano | Rosso Cònero, 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...
13.5% alcohol by volume
2010 | 100% Brachetto | Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy | map
Embrace the feminine side of Piedmont.
12.5% alcohol by volume
Stefano Mancinelli Sensazioni di frutto
2010 | 100% Lacrima di Morro | Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, The Marches, Italy | map
All aromatic, all the time. Plus blueberries. Stunning. (yes, real tasting notes)
12.5% alcohol by volume
Terra d'Arcoiris Chianti Classico Superiore
2008 | Sangioveto, Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera | Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy | map
The owners Walter & Paola are also great fans of fruit juices, all produced lovingly by hand, and of course organically.
14% alcohol by volume
Aglianico del Vulture 2008 | 100% Aglianico | Basilicata, Italy | map
You must enter the land of fire to receive the brooding dark prize that is Aglianico. Are you up for the journey?
13.5% alcohol by volume
Valle de Asso Negramaro Galantina
2008 | 85% Negramaro 15% Montepulciano | Galantina, Puglia, Italy | map
The heel of the boot gets some recognition! Apulian vines! Hoot-hoot!
13% alcohol by volume
Vigneti del Sole Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
2010 | 100% Montepulciano | Abruzzo, Italy | map
One of the major deals available in the borough of Brooklyn! Make your eight bucks count!
13% alcohol by volume
Viticolori Alto Adige San Pietro Lagrein
2009 | 100% Lagrein | Alto Adige, Italy | map
Good with food. Great with friends.
13% alcohol by volume
New Zealand
2008 | Syrah | Waiheke Island, New Zealand | map
Yes, New Zealand Syrah ROCKS!
14% alcohol by volume
Portugal
Marques de Montemor Vinho Tinto
2009 | 40% Aragonez, 30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Trincadeira | Alentejo, Portugal | map
...stuck a feather in his hat and called it vinho tinto.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz | Douro, Portugal | map
The Douro strikes back!
13.5% alcohol by volume
South Africa
Spain
Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorato
2009 | Garnacha, Carinena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah | Priorat, Catalonia, Spain | map
Celebrate the LLicorella! That's soil. Good wine soil.
14.5% alcohol by volume
2009 | Monastrell, Tempranillo, Syrah, Garnacha, Cab Sauv, Merlot | Almeria, Andalusia, Spain | map
Never sheepish. The opposite in fact.
14% alcohol by volume
2008 | 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
Bodegas Fernando Ramírez de Ganuza Ramírez de Ganuza
2001 | 100% Tempranillo | La Rioja, Spain | map
Not to get all mystical, but sometimes the wine takes you on a journey, and you just need to remember to keep hands & feet inside the car.
14% alcohol by volume
2009 | 100% Monastrell | Jumilla, Spain | map
Juan Gil, a stern gentleman with unyielding backbone and plenty of heartwarming tales of action and adventure.
15% alcohol by volume
2010 | 100% Monastrell | Jumilla, Spain | map
Warning: Do not mow the grass after consuming. Just relax. Easy going reds are made for lazing about.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Bodegas Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva
2001 | Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo | La Rioja, Spain | map
Grand Tradition.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Bodegas Ramirez Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza
2007 | 100% Tempranillo | La Rioja, Spain | map
Just Spain, in a bottle, for a fair price..
14% alcohol by volume
Bodegas Y Vinedos Valderiz Valdehermoso
2009 | 100% Tinto de Pais | Ribera del Duero, Spain | map
Yup, big ol Tempranillo...
14.5% alcohol by volume
Celler Bàrbara Forés El Templari
2008 | 55% Garnacha, 45% Morenillo | Terra Alta, Catalonia, Spain | map
No conspiracy here, just honest work to save a rare grape near the Mediterranean.
14.5% alcohol by volume
2007 | 40%Garnacha, 35%Cabernet, 20%Syrah, 5% Pinot, Mouvedre, Merlot | Priorat, Catalonia, Spain | map
Respect to René Barbier, who pretty much did all he could to put Priorat on the map.
14.5% alcohol by volume
2009 | 40%Garnacha, 35%Cabernet, 20%Syrah, 5% Pinot, Mouvedre, Merlot | Priorat, Catalonia, Spain | map
Respect to René Barbier, and 30 years!
14.5% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Tempranillo | Castilla-La Mancha, Spain | map
Prototypical Tempranillo!
14.5% alcohol by volume
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial
2001 | 80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha | La Rioja, Spain | map
Only in the most precious of vintages.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot | Montsant, Catalonia, Spain | map
Left my heart in Catalonia...
14.5% alcohol by volume
2010 | Garnacha Peluda | Zaragoza, Spain | map
The hairy Garnacha in full effect!
14% alcohol by volume
2010 | 100% Mencía | Bierzo,Castilla-León, Spain | map
Sooo smoky! Sooo meaty!!!
13.5% alcohol by volume
R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo
2005 | 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.
13% alcohol by volume
2009 | 100% Garnacha | Calatayud, Spain | map
So good you'll finish it before those pesky birds get back and want to share!
15.5% alcohol by volume
2010 | 100% Graciano | Rioja Baja, Spain | map
Say hello to Rioja's other great grape, Grah-thee-ah-no.
14% alcohol by volume
2004 | 100% Tempranillo Peluda | La Rioja, Spain | map
The argument rages on: is the hairy Tempranillo the greatest in Rioja? Let this special vineyard, La Canoca, help you decide.
14.5% alcohol by volume
Termanthia Bodegas Numanthia Termes
2002 | 100% Tinta de Toro | Toro, Castilla-León, Spain | map
4,125 bottles produced. That's not a lot.
14.5% alcohol by volume
2009 | 100% Tempranillo | Castilla-La Mancha, Spain | map
Dear Ladybug, Thank you for protecting these vines. Fruity reds taste better with no pesticides. Love, S&V
13.5% alcohol by volume
United States
A. P. Vin Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir
2009 | 100% Pinot Noir | Santa Rita Hills, California, United States | map
150 cases produced. That's very little.
14.3% alcohol by volume
Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyard
Napa Valley 2000 | Cabernet Franc, Merlot | California, United States | map
The local name of the vine is Spanna, probably the oldest of its synonyms.
% alcohol by volume
Atwater Estate Vineyards Finger Lakes Pinot Noir
2008 | 100% Pinot Noir | Finger Lakes, New York, United States | map
Land blessed by the Great Spirit, to produce elegant New York state pinot noir.
12.5% alcohol by volume
CHAD Wine Company Red Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lake County, California, United States | map
Chad is a good guy. Big, full of depth and lovable.
14.5% alcohol by volume