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Langtry Vineyard, located in the very northeastern corner of the Napa Valley, adds layers of ripe fruit and energy. 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The wine was then aged 14 months in French oak barrels (50% new) before bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:  \u003c\/b\u003eA \"Caymus style\" of Mendoza Malbec. Definitely an iron fist in a velvet glove. Rich fine tannin - a Mendoza dust fine texture. There is a very refined character to this wine, which is special and singular. This wine is unfined and has already thrown a bit of sediment, representing the rich and natural concentration of abundant quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caymus Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23286811846,"sku":"7309293318","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Red_Schooner_11.jpg?v=1738273949"},{"product_id":"caymus-conundrum-red-blend","title":"Caymus 2021 Conundrum Red Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew Conundrum Red from the folks at Caymus now available! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinery Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Twenty-five years ago, we introduced Conundrum as an exotic, enticing white blend--now Conundrum Red continues this tradition, bending the rules in its own unique way. Serious yet down-to-earth, this wine knows no boundaries. Pair it with everything from pizza to tandoori to fajitas to BBQ. Its structure, richness and complexity make it great any time of the year--be bold and serve it chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Conundrum Red opens with the aromas of plums and rich berries, its earthiness overlaid with the subtle richness of cocoa. On the palate are concentrated flavors of dried, dark fruit, lush chocolate-covered cherries and a smokiness that makes this wine the perfect complement to many dishes. Sturdy tannins are rounded out by the ripeness of the berries for a texturous but smooth feel. The finish is long and serious, with a toasted quality of oak and layers of rich flavor that slowly trail off, enticing you back for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23286814790,"sku":"7309294406","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Conundrum_red.jpg?v=1495670057"},{"product_id":"epoch-estate-red-paso-robles","title":"Epoch 2020 Estate Blend, Paso Robles","description":"\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e 95 points    \u003c\/span\u003e                                                \u003c\/span\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpoch Winery is a phenomenal new label from Paso Robles. Not to be missed while available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2020 Estate Blend is brilliant, and I'd put it up with the top wines in the vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of 46% Syrah, 24% Grenache, and smaller portions of Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Graciano, Zinfandel, and Carignan, it has a pure, layered bouquet of black and blue fruits, peppery herbs, and spring flowers that carries to a medium to full-bodied, seamless red with beautiful tannins and a great finish. It's also one of the larger production wines in the lineup as well, \u003cstrong\u003eso don't miss it.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker: \"\u003c\/strong\u003e...This was a very impressive tasting with winemaker Jordan Fiorentini and proprietor Bill Armstrong. Epoch's wines succeed in capturing all the power of which western Paso Robles is capable, but for all their structure, extract and ripe fruit,\u003cstrong\u003e they're beautifully balanced and texturally refined\u003c\/strong\u003e, with new oak very much taking a back seat to the grapes and the vineyards. Fiorentini is clearly passionate and a perfectionist, and I'm sure Epoch is only going to go from strength to strength in coming vintages.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dazzling blend of Syrah, Grenache, Tempranillo and Mourvedre .  Located on the west side of Paso Robles, the Paderewski Vineyard is a patchwork of different vineyard blocks matched to their specific soil and climate types. The Epoch 2010 Estate Blend captures that patchwork in a bottle. Predominantly Syrah, but combined with almost every other red variety from the estate, this wine gives a sweeping glimpse of the vineyard and our winemaking practices. As a true field blend, the Estate Blend combines 15 different harvest picks.   56% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 11% Mourvedre, 7% Tempranillo.  This baby brother to Epoch's Authenticity, Veracity \u0026amp; Ingenuity is a delightful wine that doesn't break the bank.  Five of its siblings all scored between 92 and 96 Points!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epoch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23286825542,"sku":"7309296454","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Epoch_estate_red.jpg?v=1491434941"},{"product_id":"girard-petite-sirah-napa-valley","title":"Girard 2021 Petite Sirah, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePetite Sirah is one of our favorite unheralded red varietals, and Girard consistently makes one of the best in Napa Valley.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the nose of the Girard Petite Sirah we see blackberry compote, figs and toasted spices reminiscent of the holidays. The palate is starting to express its dark fruit character accented with notes of plum, cranberry and toasty oak notes and hints of hazelnuts. The wine will benefit with some cellar time allowing the bright acidity to integrate with the fruit \u0026amp; oak character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit for the Girard Petite Sirah was sourced from old-vine plantings in Calistoga and Pope Valley areas of the Napa Valley where a myriad of soil types, coupled with warmer temperatures help the grapes develop rich and balanced character. A third component is our Girard estate-grown “Mixed Blacks” field blend vineyard which is comprised of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Carignan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Girard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23286828038,"sku":"7309296966","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/girard_12_petite_sirah.jpg?v=1710489081"},{"product_id":"herman-story-on-the-road-grenache-california","title":"Herman Story 2022 On The Road Grenache, California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare Grenache from one of our favorite Herman Story, one of our favorite Central Coast producers! Get some of this gem while it's still available.  \u003c\/b\u003eOnly 367 cases produced. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eComing from a mix of sites, the Herman Story 2022 Grenache On The Road displays a deep ruby\/plum hue and offers red plums and peppery, Provençal, spicy nuances. It's full-bodied on the palate, with building tannins, a broad, seamless mouthfeel, a velvety texture, and a great finish. This hedonistic, opulent, sexy Grenache will drink beautifully over the coming decade. It’s made from 100% Grenache and was aged in 80% new French oak for 30 months. Drink 2025-2035.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...Pulling from a number of sites spread throughout the Central Coast, Herman Story’s Russell From makes unabashedly Californian wines that make the most of the beautiful fruit that makes California so special. These are not for those craving tiny, mid-weight efforts and they have rocking textures, tons of fruit and most importantly, always remain a joy to drink. \u003cstrong\u003eThese are gorgeous wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. \"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23286828742,"sku":"7309297094","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/hsw_sp24_otr_bottleshot_small_74d07f1d-8199-4784-9fc7-512d1b79c96d.webp?v=1725066472"},{"product_id":"herman-story-casual-encounters-red-blend-california","title":"Herman Story 2021 Casual Encounters Red Blend, California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 points                                                            \u003cbr\u003eCasual Encounters is a blockbuster new red from new discovery Herman Story - get on the bandwagon now while it's still available. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"More inky colored Herman Story Casual Encounters checks in as 40% Syrah, 35% Mourvèdre, 19% Grenache, and tiny amounts of Carignan and Tannat. Lots of mulled black fruits, smoked meat, barbecue, and peppery notes emerge from the glass. It's full-bodied, super-rich, and concentrated, yet still stays light on its feet and beautifully balanced. It's a classic, sweetly fruited, sexy 2017 to enjoy over the coming 5-7 years or so.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"...Pulling from a number of sites spread throughout the Central Coast, Herman Story’s Russell From makes unabashedly Californian wines that make the most of the beautiful fruit that makes California so special. These are not for those craving tiny, mid-weight efforts and they have rocking textures, tons of fruit and most importantly, always remain a joy to drink. \u003cb\u003eThese are gorgeous wines\u003c\/b\u003e.\"                                                 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: \/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; border-collapse: separate; orphans: 2; widows: 2; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eBrix26 Inside Scoop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e There are some fantastic small labels coming out of the Paso Robles wine country in California's Central Coast, and Herman Story winery is our latest \"crush\" (pun intended).  The style of wines are full-throttle, fruit forward bombastic style while keeping things balanced and delicious.  Like going right up to the point of over-the-top and stopping perfectly before it.  The 2012 Nuts \u0026amp; Bolts Syrah is a beautiful example of what small, hands-on winemakers like Herman Story are achieving with the varietal in Paso Robles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23286830790,"sku":"7309297542","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Casual_Encounters.png?v=1706296198"},{"product_id":"herman-story-bolt-cutter-red-california","title":"Herman Story 2021 Bolt Cutter Red, California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew release of the fantastic Bolt Cutter Cabernet blend from Herman Story. Limited.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprevious vintage\u003c\/em\u003e 94 Points Jeb Dunnuck: \"\u003c\/strong\u003e An interesting blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Petit Verdot, and 25% Syrah from a multitude of vineyards, the Herman Story Bolt Cutter reveals a dense purple color as well as lots of cassis fruit, notes of ground pepper, bouquet garni (thyme\/rosemary), and chocolate, full-bodied richness, and a rich, super-plush, sexy texture. It's another classic Herman Story wine that will put a smile on your face any time over the coming 5-7 years or more. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobert Parker:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\"...Pulling from a number of sites spread throughout the Central Coast, Herman Story’s Russell From makes unabashedly Californian wines that make the most of the beautiful fruit that makes California so special. These are not for those craving tiny, mid-weight efforts and they have rocking textures, tons of fruit and most importantly, always remain a joy to drink. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are gorgeous wines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker Russel From's Tasting Notes (because it's hilarious):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"No one in Ellis County has ever seen a twister like this. Pushing F5 and tossing cows like nobody’s business. It’s about to separate the roof from this old Dodge Durango, but you’re still pushing. Inside, they pass around black licorice and cherry soda to easy listening classics – soothing keys and guitar riffs straight out of elevator speakers. Th‑e storm hits a supermarket, then a bakery. Cinnamon buns and rhubarb pies splatter on the road, the hood, the windshield, and the wheels come off the ground. Around you go, hundreds of feet in the air. But damn, listen to that bass groove.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProprietor and winemaker Russell P. From began Herman Story Wines in 2011 with 7 barrels stashed in his employer's cellar. What started as a modest homage to his rancher grandfather has become a beacon to those seeking opulent, structured Syrah and Grenache (and now Cabernet). These are no nonsense, balls to the wall wines that are not for the faint of heart or the pinky raising set. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23286832838,"sku":"7309298054","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Bolt_cutter_red.jpg?v=1494310514"},{"product_id":"herman-story-milk-honey-red-paso-robles","title":"Herman Story 2022 Milk \u0026 Honey Red, Paso Robles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnother fantastic release from Herman Story - tiny production.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eprevious vintage\u003c\/em\u003e 92 Points Antoni Galloni (Vinous):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Deep vivid ruby. Powerful, spice- and smoke-accented dark berries, cherry preserves, vanilla and licorice on the deeply perfumed nose. In a rich, fleshy style but not lacking for energy, offering sweet black and blue fruit, floral pastille, mocha and bitter chocolate flavors that turn sweeter with air. Chewy tannins add grip to a long, smoky finish that emphatically repeats the blue fruit and vanilla notes. This big, generous wine was raised in 77% new French oak barrels.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaso is a place to push new frontiers in the exploration of full-force avor. Herman Story's Milk \u0026amp; Honey Red Blend exposes the best of the promised land. Tempranillo was chosen as the base of this blend due to its similarity to one of Paso’s new keystone varietals, Grenache, while also giving a nod to the region’s stylistic similarities to Ribero del Duero. 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Deep ruby-purple, it offers pure aromas of blackcurrant, boysenberry, tar and pipe tobacco, continually unfolding with each return to the glass. The full-bodied palate offers wave after wave of perfumed fruit and tremendous spicy accents. It's powerful yet harmoniously structured with powdery tannins and seamless acidity, and it offers a very long, detailed finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wine-review\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The 2020 Cote a Cotes checks in as 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 22% Mourvèdre, with the balance Graciano and Viognier, that was brought up in equal parts barrel, concrete, and amphora. It’s a full-bodied, ripe, sexy wine offering fabulous dark fruits as well as subtle violet and orange blossom aromatics. 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The 2019s are some of the finest wines I’ve tasted at this estate and have a rare mix of power and vibrancy, with incredible aromatics and sensational purity and precision on the palate\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23286846022,"sku":"7309300422","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/laventure_13_coteacote_red.jpg?v=1710486200"},{"product_id":"la-sirena-pirate-treasured-california","title":"La Sirena 2022 Pirate TreasuRed, California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Sirena's Pirate Treasure Red is an absolutely gorgeous blend, perfectly composed by world renowned winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eHeidi Barrett\u003c\/strong\u003e, whom Robert Parker has called, \u003cem\u003e“The First Lady of Wine”.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eA rambunctious blend of seven varieties with full ripeness and big flavors from a stellar vintage. 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Loads of blueberry and blackberry on the nose followed by toasty oak, cinnamon, brown sugar and dark molasses. The mouth feel is big and juicy, extracted but not heavy, Finishing with fresh acidity and sense of balance. Cheers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiro Cellars searches the region for the nest grapes from a variety of vineyards to make his one-of-a-kind  specialty wines. Award winning winemaker Miro  Tcholakov considers the particular geology and  seasonal climate variations of each vineyard when  selecting the most interesting grapes the region has  to offer. 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The hillside grenache vines were planted over 60 years ago in black schist, a slate-like, rocky soil common to the area. Though nutrient-poor, it retains heat well, allowing the slow-ripening grenache to reach full maturity through cool nights. Tough soil, strong winds and hot days push the vines and cause shatter, or coulure, in the grape clusters, naturally thinning fruit from the vines and producing more intensely concentrated flavors. After harvest, the fruit was cold-soaked for 30 days to help further concentrate the wine, then fermented and aged at Dave's winery in Maury.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eprevious vintage\u003c\/em\u003e 92 Points Robert Parker: \u003c\/b\u003e \"A collaboration between Napa's Joel Gott and Dave Phinney, the semi-opaque Cotes Catalanes Grenache is a smoking blend of 100% Grenache that comes from the singular, black schist soils located around the village of Maury, in the Agly Valley in the Roussillon. 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Today, the Smiths release multiple cuvées, and while the focus in the past might have been the estate James Berry Vineyard, the portfolio includes numerous new vineyard sources and cuvées, most focusing on single vineyards and even specific blocks inside of a vineyard. This report looks at the 2018s and 2019s, and in a nutshell, these wines epitomize what I consider greatness in wine; the ability to offer both hedonistic and intellectual pleasure; intensity and richness without heaviness or any sensation of weight; singular profiles; and the ability to improve with bottle age. In addition, the purity and precision this estate can achieve are incredible, and certainly, many estates and winemakers in Paso Robles need to be tasting these wines to understand why they’re great and what is possible from these incredible limestone soils. As a critic, it’s always a challenge to try and understand why wines show differently and why one estate can produce brilliant wines and others struggle. 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Best from 2025 through 2031.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Mount Peak Winery begins more than a century ago at the celebrated Monte Rosso Vineyard and culminates with the recent revival of the brand by Gallo. A vestige of one of California's great \"ghost\" wineries, the wines are a tribute to the extraordinary facility that once stood there. Originally built in 1886, Mount Peak was a marvel of innovation with its three-story, gravity-flow system built from rock directly sourced from the dry-farmed Monte Rosso vineyard. While it ultimately emerged as one of California's top producers, it was closed during Prohibition and left abandoned to the elements, laying silent for decades. Over 130 years later, Gallo has revived the site and the vineyard, perched at nearly 1,300 feet along the spine of the Mayacamas Mountains, straddling the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The steep hillsides are set against a dramatic backdrop and the new Mount Peak label will focus on Cabernet, Zinfandel, and a red blend from the original Monte Rosso fruit. The Gravity is made from plots within the vineyard as well as fruit sourced from Frei Ranch in Dry Creek Valley and Snows Lake in Lake County. 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It was a favorite grape among winemakers looking to amplify underpowered wines in need of deep fruit, color, and structure. Its natural versatility made it a great counterpart to all red varieties, including Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, we are witnessing a resurgence and deep appreciation for this historic variety. Known for its dark color, firm structure, and deep black and blue fruit flavors, it’s perfectly suited to Napa’s moderate and arid growing season.\u003cstrong\u003e In the Royal Punishers, Robert Biale makes one of our favorite Petite Sirahs anywhere in California.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":381137584149,"sku":"35118252053","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/BialePS.png?v=1552414391"},{"product_id":"delas-freres-saint-esprit-cotes-du-rhone-rouge","title":"Delas Freres 2022 \"Saint Esprit\" Cotes du Rhone Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn amazing value from the South of France - hurry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89 Points Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \"A well-crafted red, with bitter cherry and plum coursing alongside earthy undertones of licorice root and singed alder. Fresh and vivid, with black pepper, anise and menthol lining the mesquite-kissed finish. Syrah and Grenache. Drink now.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache, the Cotes du Rhone Saint-Esprit \u003cstrong\u003eis a screaming value\u003c\/strong\u003e. If offers bold black cherry and blueberry fruit aromas, lively fruit flavors, silky tannins and a crisp, lengthy mocha-tinged finish. 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The classic vintage produced generous wines that are layered and rich but also coiled tightly at their core. This wine exemplifies this point, adding lots of tart Sangiovese fruit and freshness along the way. It also shows an impressive richness of flavors with dried cherry, licorice, pressed violets, balsam herb and dusty limestone. The caveat with this wine, should you decide to drink it early, is that it needs extra time to open (and a double decanting would also help). This 10,000-bottle production opens beautifully in time.\" \u003cstrong\u003eA Cellar Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltesino is a reference point producer in Brunello di Montalcino, sought after in every vintage, especially in the top vintages. \u003c\/strong\u003eBrunello Riserva offers a solid, full body and excellent aging potential. Its ample and complex bouquet is reminiscent of violets, wild berries, cedar, leather, tobacco and spices. 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This is the wine that all other Super Tuscans are based on and compared to and that made Bolgheri, on the coast of Tuscany, one of the most famous wine regions in the world today.  Sassicaia 2011, a blend of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc, comes from the region's best vintage in years.  Perhaps Italy's greatest wine, order the classic new vintage while we have it available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003cstrong\u003eHere it is: A quintessential Sassicaia that represents the excellence of the vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e and also respects the unique taste profile of this distinguished Tuscan blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc. The Tenuta San Guido 2021 Bolgheri Sassicaia offers impeccable balance, excellent freshness and absolutely no signs of over-ripeness. The fruit balance is ideal with a hint of crunch and lasting tension from pulp and skins. The tannins are deftly managed with firm grip and enough velvetiness to add volume and length. There is no greenness on the bouquet that instead offers mulled herbs and spice, with cinnamon and clove, layered delicately between mostly red and some purple berry fruits. Redcurrant, blueberry, sweet pomegranate and Rainier cherry run strong in this vintage. A fragrant hint of heritage rose emerges with time. The oak tones are geared toward gingerbread, hazelnut, cigar, sandalwood and something like a grilled sweet red pepper. To the palate, it offers nice weight with no heavy glycerin, and a rinse of acidity that adds to the wine’s natural energy, brightness and viscosity. That marked freshness opens the wine up to long aging potential, but you still need to give it more time in bottle.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points Decanter: \"\u003c\/strong\u003eSassicaia 2019 spent 25 months in oak (one-third new). ‘We are going longer in oak in the past few years,’ said Carlo Paoli, managing director of Tenuta San Guido. Quite pale in the glass, the nose is extremely graceful and intense with a lavender note enhanced by restrained bramble fruits, fermented citrus peel, an intense violet aroma and graphite minerality in depth. The attack is soft and full, the flavor savoury and cedary through to the finish, with integrated velvety tannins and lifted acidity. A perfectly woven structure is bound with signature freshness and fruit vibrancy, making this one for the long haul. \"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Supple and beautifully defined, with black cherry, black currant and blackberry fruit augmented by tobacco, iron and thyme. Firmly structured, tightening up as this lingers with an aftertaste of dark fruit, graphite and spice. 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Darkly stylish label art, darkly stylish Grenache blend in the bottle. 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These are not for those craving tiny, mid-weight efforts and they have rocking textures, tons of fruit and most importantly, always remain a joy to drink. \u003cb\u003eThese are gorgeous wines\u003c\/b\u003e.\"                                                 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: \/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; border-collapse: separate; orphans: 2; widows: 2; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eBrix26 Inside Scoop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e There are some fantastic small labels coming out of the Paso Robles wine country in California's Central Coast, and Herman Story winery is our latest \"crush\" (pun intended).  The style of wines are full-throttle, fruit forward bombastic style while keeping things balanced and delicious.  Like going right up to the point of over-the-top and stopping perfectly before it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22279890665554,"sku":"2484633534546","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/First_time_caller.jpg?v=1589759386"}],"url":"https:\/\/brix26.shop\/collections\/other-red-california-wines.oembed","provider":"Brix26","version":"1.0","type":"link"}