Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and violets waft up from the glass. Blueberry and boysenberry explode on the palate, violets, licorice, and unsweetened chocolate follow. Violets linger forever. Drink with mojo-marinated skirt steak. Highly Recommended. 94 points. DBH WHO: Ben Marco WHAT: Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon WHEN: 2013 DESIGNATION: Expresivo
Aromas of blackberries and cocoa waft up on the nose. Huge, ripe black fruits lead on the palate, black currant, plums, and elderberry, with milk chocolate and espresso adding depth on the mid-palate. Tannins are grippy. This requires red meat and fat - try it with lamb chops with béarnaise
The nose is rich and sweet, with aromas of blueberry pie filling, vanilla, and nutmeg. The mouth-feel is pillow-soft. Flavors of blueberry pie and black cherries are followed with black tea and milk chocolate. Drink with filet. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta's Well WHAT: Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Black currant and plums waft up on the nose. The palate offers black fruit and vanilla with dusty tannins. Drink with bistecca fiorentina. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Alcance WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon WHEN: 2014 DESIGNATION: Gran Reserva WHERE: Valle del Maule, Chile HOW MUCH: $18 (media sample) POINTS: 90
Color is a deep ruby, bordering on red-black. The nose is rich with blackberry, black currant, and cigar box. Black currant and blackberry lead on the palate, with floral undertones and structured tannins. Tobacco appears on the mid-palate. Fruit takes the lead in this restrained, refined wine. Drink with rack
Red and black fruit mingle with earth and humus on the nose. The palate, too, blends red and black fruit, blackberry and raspberry, with deep earthiness and cranberry high notes. Hints of tobacco show the presence of a small amount of Cabernet Franc. Tannins are soft and light, acids pronounced.
Black currant, plum, espresso and cherry all waft up on the nose. On the palate, loads of flavors explode, starting with black currant and boysenberry, then black cherry, with vanilla, unsweetened cocoa, tar, and nutmeg. Drink with well-marbled ribeye. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Castello di Amorosa WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon,
Aromas of raspberry and a touch of blueberry come up on the nose. Raspberry lead on the palate, with spices, strong herbal notes and hints of vanilla. This offers layers of fruits and flavors that keep coming from attack to finish. Drink with flank steak. Recommended. 89 points. DBH WHO: