Periquita Special Reserve
$24.22
Periquita is renowned for being the first commerically sold Portuguese red wine.The history of Periquita is interwoven with the story of José Maria da Fonseca itself, beginning in the 1820s when the founding father of the company, José Maria da Fonseca arrived in Lisbon and bought several local properties. One such purchase, most probably in 1846, was Cova da Periquita. It was on that property that José Maria da Fonseca planted red grapes of the grape Castelão variety, which he brought most probably from the province of Ribatejo.
Ochoa Calendas Tempranillo
$22.99
100% Tempranillo. 100% Certified Organic. And zero oak influence! A fantastic value-priced Tempranillo from a Navarra winery we just love! This easy-drinking red has notes of cherries, licorice and coffee, with just a hint of flowers on the nose! You'll want to buy a case of this for your next house party. Pairs well with gatherings of friends and soon-to-be friends.
Ochoa Reserva
$37.99
A wonderfully well-priced Tempranillo-Cabernet-Merlot blend from a family-owned winery (and one of our current Spanish faves.) This rich, smooth and intense beauty has notes of blackberry and vanilla, and will pair beautifully with red meats. It's made by one Adriana Ochoa, who trained as a winemaker in Bordeaux and Australia before returning to Spain to work with her father, Javier Ochoa.
Pieri Agostina Brunello di Montalcino
$89.99
Zenato Amarone Classico
$63.99
This Amarone is a small jewel in Zenato's line, made from outstanding Corvina, Rondinella and Sangiovese grapes of the Valpolicella Classico zone. After being harvested, the grapes are cleaned and placed on drying mats for 4 months in dry, well-ventilated rooms. In January, they are finally crushed, then very slowly fermented on the skins. Loads of sweet vanilla and dark chocolate aromas along with sweet and some raisined fruit character. The palate is seductively soft and round. This is a widely appealing style that would be a good choice for someone new to Amarone. A wine of superb richness, quality and majestic flavors.
La Difese
$67.99
The 2010 Le Difese has notes of sweet red cherries and flowers. An entry-level red wine from Tenuta San Guido. Le Difese is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Drink now!
Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir
$119.99
92+ points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! The review: "Medium to deep ruby-purple colored, the 2013 Cornish Point Pinot Noir is a little closed on the nose showing nuances of black fruits, mossy bark and fertile loam with a floral undercurrent. Medium bodied with a great core of expressive red and black cherry flavors supported by firm grainy tannins and just enough acid, it finishes long with a herbal lift."
Rust En Vrede Cabernet
$58.99
A respectable 88 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for the 2011 vintage, and the review? "A nice chewy entry of raspberry and wild strawberry laced with white pepper, while the finish is harmonious and focused, albeit rather orthodox. Drink now. Like Kanonkop, Rust En Vrede is one of South Africa’s stalwarts whose wines have improved leaps and bounds in recent vintages....Modern in style, finely crafted and packed full of flavors, Rust en Vrede’s wines are worth pursuing."
Argiano Rosso di Montalcino
$54.99
Argiano is thought to be an ancient place where wise men searched for Ara Jani, the legendary altar of the roman god Janus. We don't know if they found the altar, but we found this terrific red from the same place! A red with a noble pedigree, Argiano's Rosso features an aromatic profile of herbs, leather, cherries, and underbrush. Round and richly fruity with a lush follow through. Serve with cheese.