"A blend of 21 different lots from 11 different vineyards, the 2017 The Bard is composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts out of the glass with…

Seeking an external frame of reference to reshape ideas and inspire new ones, we purchased a small amount of fruit from a neighboring vineyard. We learned.

Antinori - Tignanello 2020 (750ml) available at Spirit of '76 Wines & Liquors in Manasquan, NJ

Wine Advocate - 96ptsJayson Woodbridge calls this a “21st Century Claret.” The blend is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with a good dollop of Merlot and a dash of Petite Sirah. Medium to deep…

Opus One - Overture 2021 available at The Wine Merchant - Cincinnati, Oh in Cincinnati, Oh

The Ca' Marcanda 2017 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda is Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the Gaja family estate in Bolgheri. Many of its peers show.

2015 Blankiet Estate - Proprietary Red Rive Droite Napa Valley (750ml) available at Manhattan Wine Company in New York, NY

"Firm and fleshy, with ripe, dense dark fruit flavors that feature Christmas pudding accents, showing chocolate torte notes on the tannic, toasty finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,…

"The 2013 James Berry Vineyard Proprietary Red is made from 45% Grenache, 29% Mourvedre, 18% Syrah and 8% Counoise (which Justin commented was a blend that was put together relatively late). It saw a…

Pauillacs Second Grand Cru Class, Chteau Pichon dazzles with its 2023 vintage. The nose reveals an elegant bouquet of liquorice, blackcurrant, and floral.