J. Bookwalter Readers Merlot 2019 Red Wine - Washington

Chateau Ausone 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 65% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. Like a bouquet of fresh flowers on the nose, as well as blackberries, raspberries and blackcurrants. Sandalwood as well. Full-bodied with incredibly polished... ... more

Chateau Langoa Barton 2019 Red Wine - France

Expressive note of fresh red fruits, good concentration, fine tannins, delicacy, freshness and good acidity. Blend: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc The Barrel Sample for this wine is 14% Abv. Plenty of blackberry, currant and... ... more

Chateau Leoville Barton (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019 Red Wine - France

Black cherry nose, blackberry, touch of mocha. Powerful, fleshy, pure wine. Silky tannins and excellent length. Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot The Barrel Sample for this wine is under 14% Abv. A very fine, rich and structured wine, this... ... more

Chateau Valandraud 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. This is a dense and luscious wine, the best yet from this estate. Its great structure and tannins show a style that is powerful but all... ... more

Chateau Pavie (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 50% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. This wine has an aristocratic air. The tannins and fruit flavors are rich but not showy, indicating how this estate has found its stride.... ... more

Chateau Pavie 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 50% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. This wine has an aristocratic air. The tannins and fruit flavors are rich but not showy, indicating how this estate has found its stride.... ... more

Chateau Montrose (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019 Red Wine - France

The first tastings suggest a vintage very close to the 2016 with a beautiful structure of ripe, precise, concentrated tannins placing it among the great vintages of Montrose. Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit... ... more

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Madame de Beaucaillou 2019 Red Wine - France

Really floral and pretty with currants, cherries and some violets and stones. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture. Attractive tannins and stony undertones. A large percentage of merlot with the cabernet, making it fresh and firm. Sophisticated. The... ... more

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 49% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. Aromas of dark plums, blueberries, bark, dried leaves, mahogany, licorice and nutmeg. It’s medium-to full-bodied with silky, ripe... ... more

Chateau Fontenil 2019 Red Wine - France

The 2019 Château Fontenil is, I suspect, mostly Merlot, and it's another fine Fronsac in this vintage. Ripe black cherries, forest floor, Asian spices, and chocolate notes all emerge on the nose, and it's full-bodied, ripe, and sexy on the palate,... ... more

Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere Le Comte de Malartic 2019 Red Wine - France

The freshness and the balance of this vintage combine with the brilliance of the fruit and velvety texture, with a ample yet complex tannic structure, reflecting the true signature of Malartic’s terroir. Blend: 82.6% Merlot, 12.3% Cabernet... ... more

Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Les Tourelles de Longueville 2019 Red Wine - France

Named after the turrets that embellish the château, our wine Les Tourelles de Longueville, embodies the charm of the estate. The grapes that are used to blend the wine come essentially from the Sainte Anne plot, planted mainly to Merlot, giving to... ... more

Chateau Rauzan-Segla 2016 Red Wine - France

Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot I continue to love the 2016 Rauzan-Ségla, a thrillingly complete, flawlessly balanced, and borderline perfect Margaux that should be snatched up by readers. Notes of cassis, graphite,... ... more

Casa Smith Porcospino Primitivo 2019 Red Wine - Washington

If you're thinking pizza! If you're thinking spaghetti! If you're thinking steak! Winemaker Charles Smith has got a wine for you. Black and red raspberry, blackberry, pencil shavings and campfire ash. Medium-bodied and full-flavored. A wine just... ... more

Pindar Mythology Meritage 2019 Red Wine - U.s.

The 2019 is a lively and robust blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Decanting will open up hints of cassis, bing cherry and raspberry on the nose and it shows bright berry flavors and toasted vanilla on the... ... more

Luke Red Blend 2019 Red Wine - Washington

Luke Red Blend showcases the opulence and synergy that a Bordeaux red blend can be when a thread of Syrah is layered in. Dark fruits flavors of blackberry and plum integrate with hints of Asian spices, coffee, chocolate, and vanilla. Tannins are... ... more

Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot (375Ml half-bottle) 2019 Red Wine - California

From its tantalizing aromas of ripe cherry and black plum to its fine-grained tannins and lively complexity, this is a lovely expression of Napa Valley Merlot. On the palate, the flavors are rich and fleshy, with luxurious layers of black currant,... ... more

Bro Vo Jammy Sweet Vermouth Dessert Wine - Washington

Jammy is a sweet red vermouth that starts with a Merlot base. The wine is grown on the Wahluke Slope in central Washington. Bro Vo adds cherries, hibiscus, ginger, tellicherry peppercorns, coriander seed, orange peel, lemon peel, cacao nibs, and... ... more

Luigi Bosca De Sangre Red Blend 2019 Red Wine - Argentina

A sober and elegant blend made from Cabernet Sauvignon with contributions from Syrah and Merlot. A wine that faithfully embodies the imprint of the Arizu family. A cut with very attractive aromas of black fruit, black pepper and notes of tea in... ... more

Sleight Of Hand The Conjurer Red 2019 Red Wine - Washington

The 2019 Conjurer is a remarkable blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Cabernet Franc, and 12% Merlot. Our 3 Estate Vineyards in the Walla Walla valley, Red Man, and Horse Heaven Hills AVA’s make up the fruit for the age- worthy yet approachable... ... more

Paoletti Piccolo Cru 2019 Red Wine - California

Blend: 55% Cabernet, 15% Merlot, 15% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc ... more

Arillo in Terrabianca Campaccio 2019 Red Wine - Italy

Lively ruby color with notes of blackberries, cacao, and roasted almond. Balanced and harmonious on the palate with an excellent structure. Blend: 40% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot A blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon... ... more

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Roberta's Reserve 2019 Red Wine - California

Coming all from the estate vineyard in Yountville, the 2019 Roberta's Reserve is all Merlot that was brought up in 70% new French oak, with a scant 225 cases produced. It's another totally thrilling vintage for this cuvée and offers a Pomerol-like... ... more

Force Majeure Parabellum Coulee 2019 Red Wine - Washington

What can be thought of as the entry level Rhône blend from this estate, the 2019 Parabellum Coulee is based on 76% Syrah, 11% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre, and the rest Cinsault and Counoise. Rocking red and blue fruits, white pepper, leafy herbs,... ... more

Tenuta di Trinoro Palazzi 2019 Red Wine - Italy

Palazzi showcases Merlot at its best, with plush, supple fruit balanced by intense minerality. A blend of grapes from across the estate, Palazzi comes from a selection of older vines of merlot, comprising about five to seven hectares. Several months... ... more

Chateau L'Evangile (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019 Red Wine - France

The vineyard covers 54 acres, made up of sandy clay soil with pure gravel, on a subsoil containing iron residues. The grape varieties consist of Merlot (80%) which contributes to the wine’s fruity flavor and body, and its unmistakable suppleness;... ... more

K Vintners Rockgarden Syrah 2019 Red Wine - Washington

Notes of black plum, Asian five-spice, warm turned river stone and taut with tension. Seamless Syrah that persists with black olive, high-polished black shoe leather and beef jerky that keeps going and never gives in. Iron, black olives, peppery... ... more

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 45% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2021 Canon-La-Gaffelière is gorgeous, but it is also very closed today. I view that as a positive for its long-term prospects, but readers need to be patient here. The 2021 is a... ... more

J. Bookwalter Readers Chardonnay 2020 White Wine - Washington

Pouring the 2020 Readers Chardonnay in your glass, you are met with hues of fleshy white pear and honeysuckle. The aromatics on this wine are bright and fruity that transports you to thoughts of a tropical summer. Notes of pear, starfruit,... ... more

Chateau Pontet-Canet 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot The Barrel Sample of this wine is under 14% Abv. The aromas to this are really amazing, with a potpourri of spices and dried flowers, as well as redcurrants, sweet plums... ... more

Chateau de Fonbel 2019 Red Wine - France

From a 16-hectare vineyard on sandy soils on the plain, the 2019 Fonbel is a Merlot-dominant blend complemented by some Cabernet Sauvignon and, since 2004, Carmenère. Offering up aromas of blueberries, raspberries and loamy soil, it's a medium to... ... more

Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion Le C des Carmes 2019 Red Wine - France

Le C des Carmes focuses on Merlot subtly complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is in the spotlight here, offering an elegant range of aromas. Drunk young, the wine develops a crisp intensity which will gain the patina of beautiful complexity... ... more

Chateau Les Grands Marechaux 2019 Red Wine - France

This is an exceptional vintage of Les Grands Maréchaux. Strict vineyard management under the advice of consultant winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt helps bring out this Merlot based wine’s rich mulberry, plum, cedar and incense character. Rounded,... ... more

Wolffer Fatalis Fatum 2019 Red Wine - U.s.

White Horse wines embody the strong heritage and high quality of Wölffer Estate. Lush and intense with wonderful dark fruit notes, licorice, coffee, and dark chocolate. The 2019 Fatalis Fatum is mostly a 62/26 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc... ... more

Force Majeure Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - Washington

Force Majeure's estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful but elegant, full-bodied wine that is grown primarily along the southwest ridge of the winery's vineyard, in soils that are deep and loamy but contain many small rocks of fractured basalt,... ... more

Force Majeure Epinette 2017 Red Wine - Washington

The wine itself is a blend of primarily Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, proportions of which change depending on the vintage. The Merlot and Cabernet Franc are grown in lower areas of the... ... more

Januik Winery Merlot 2020 Red Wine - Washington

This highly textured, medium-bodied Merlot reveals layers of dark raspberry, boysenberry and cocoa notes in the nose that translate into fleshy black fruit and chocolate flavors in the mouth. Brimming with a tremendous amount of texture and length,... ... more