Weinert 2022 Red Blend Luyan de Cuyo ‘Carrascal Corte Tinto’ Bodega Y Cavas de Weinert is located in Luján de Cuyo, a small town on the outskirts of the city of Mendoza, in western Argentina.The winery was founded in 1975 by Don Bernardo Weinert, a Brazilian of German origin. With “wein,” the German word for wine as part of his name, it seemed inevitable that Don Bernardo would make it his life’s work. 40% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, this is a complex red wine with notes of savory herbs like oregano and thyme, along with black olive tapenade on the nose. It offers a palate of dark and red fruits (like black fruit and plum) balanced with earthy notes, and hints of tobacco. The tannins are well-integrated, leading to a long, smooth finish.

Château Moulin de Grenet 2022 Lussac-St.-Emilion Château Moulin de Grenet is a beautiful 4.5-hectare estate located in Lussac-Saint-Émilion, owned by the Roskam-Brunot family, who also own Château Cantenac. This vineyard is renowned for its Merlot-driven red wines, benefiting from a sustainable terroir of clay and limestone that provides excellent drainage and ample sunshine. The estate features vines over 25 years old, contributing to the richness and complexity of its wines. The historic windmill nearby, built in 1711, adds to the charm of this remarkable Bordeaux vineyard, reflecting the family’s dedication to quality and sustainability. Pleasant and balanced with blackberry and raspberry aromas and clean flavors dominate its medium body blend.

Colterenzio 2024 Schiava ‘St Magdalener Member winegrowers farm their grapes on a total of 300 hectares; the vineyards are located in one of the best wine growing sub-districts of Alto Adige. Ecology is a driving principle here – Farming is sustainable and the winery was built with permaculture in mind. This wine takes its name from the vineyard where the grapes are grown. With wonderful aromatics and soft tannins, this Schiava is a great summer red. Served slightly chilled, with a slightly tannic and harmonious finish.

Guerrieri Rizzardi 2023 Ripasso “Pojega” Here is a refreshing, balanced alternative to the “modernized/consumerist” Ripasso that most of the region’s wineries are producing these days: Reused skins only on the repass, no dried grape additions, no artificial heating! Italian DOC guidelines allow 2 bottles of Ripasso for every bottle of Amarone a winery produces, and Rizzardi’s ratio is unusually low at 1.2, meaning more impact and character from the skins. Exactly what we all want, right!? “Pojega,” the name you see on this bottle, is a historic “cru” vineyard that sits next to the world-renowned garden of the same name that was purchased by the Rizzardi family 400 years ago. These widely spaced vines are old for the region and therefore loaded with character. This particular release is produced from the Southernmost parcels of the vineyard, where a larger than normal proportion of the grapes planted are the late-ripening Corvinone a.k.a. “super Corvina.” And yes, this goodness is cellared in barrels previously used for Calcarole, the winery’s cultish top-tier Amarone. While excellent on day one, this Ripasso continues to evolve and delight (on day 4 this was singing even brighter than day 1).

Bodegas El Vinculo 2021 La Mancha Crianza Bodegas El Vínculo is a prestigious winery located in Campo de Criptana, Ciudad Real, founded in 1999 by celebrated winemaker Alejandro Fernández, known as the “Master of Tempranillo.” Now managed by the founders’ granddaughters, Bodegas El Vínculo has become a key producer in La Mancha, enhancing the region’s reputation for excellent Tempranillo wines. This is 100% Tempranillo with prominent black fruit aromas of blackberry and violet, accompanied by a hint of licorice, typical nuances of the Tempranillo variety. Aging in American oak barrels imparts enveloping aromas of coffee and toffee. On the palate, it’s a wine with polished and well-integrated tannins.

Ruby Vineyard 2023 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Ruby Vineyard is a small vineyard and winery in the Chehalem Mountains of Oregon’s Willamette Valley region. It is owned by the Hendricks family and is located in the Laurelwood District AVA, just west of Portland. Their Pinot Noir is sourced from premiere sites in multiple different AVA’s throughout the northern Willamette Valley. Vibrant and floral with loads of flavor highlighted by ripe cherry, red raspberry, fresh and dried flowers and a nice sprinkle of cracked pepper and spice.

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