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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Birichino Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Birichino St. George Central Coast Pinot Noir 2021"The 2021 St Georges derives primarily from the elegant, floral, very small-be..."$90.00 -
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Cannonball Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2020"Pomegranate, blackberry and stone fruit take the lead. French oak provides a ..."$39.99 -
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Lisa Perrotti-B99 points
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Wine Enthusiast98 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Chappellet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2019"A wine of elevated elegance, sourced from high-elevation vineyards and delive..."$650.00 -
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Decanter99 points
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The Wine Indepe97 points
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Robert Parker's97 points
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Jeb Dunnuck96+ points
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James Suckling96 points
- Variety Malbec
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Dalla Valle Vineyards
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Dalla Valle Maya 2020"2020 was a remarkable year to make wine. Our team showed tenacity and streng..."$1,375.00 -
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Jeb Dunnuck96+ points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Vignobles Chirat
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine des Chirats Rockpile Syrah Sonoma 2017"The Domaine Des Chirats Syrah comes from the Rockpile vineyard in Sonoma. It ..."$150.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Hirsch
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.9% Alcohol
Hirsch Bohan Dillon Pinot Noir 2021"David Hirsch was inspired to create the Bohan-Dillon Pinot Noir as an homage ..."$155.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
La Crema 'Russian River Valley' Pinot Noir 2021"100% French oak (30% new) for nine months of ageing. Fresh aromas of boysenbe..."$89.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Littorai Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Littorai Les Larmes Pinot Noir 2018"Anderson Valley blend of vineyards – the pressed wines from any of the vineya..."$139.99 -
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Wine and Spirit95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Montinore Estate
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Montinore Estate Red Cap Pinot Noir 2019"A consistently well-crafted Pinot Noir at a great price, the 2019 vintage of ..."$65.00 -
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Jancis Robinson17 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
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Decanter92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 1993
- Brand Opus One
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Opus One 1993"79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, and 2%..."$999.99 -
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James Suckling99 points
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The Wine Advoca97-99 points
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Jancis Robinson18+ points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Opus One
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Opus One 2019"The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of 4 parcels. In the vineyards, h..."$950.00 -
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Peay Vineyards
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Peay Ama Pinot Noir 2015"The 2015 Ama is a masculine Pinot noir combining the refinement found in the ..."$160.00 -
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Vinous93 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Peay Vineyards
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017"The 2017 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast comes from 100% estate fruit this vintage. P..."$105.00 -
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Huon Hooke96 points
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James Halliday'95 points
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Campbell Mattin95 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Penfolds
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Penfolds Bin 149 Napa Valley x South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2019"Penfolds Bin 149 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a blend of 90% Napa Valley Cabern..."$224.99 -
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Antonio Galloni93 points
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James Suckling99 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Quintessa
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Quintessa 2019 375ml"Quintessa, a " Cru" in the heart of Napa Valley Hidden in the heart of Ruther..."$225.01 -
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The Wine Advoca95 points
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Jeb Dunnuck93 points
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James Suckling93 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Ramey
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Ramey Annum Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015"This exceptional vintage from the renowned Napa Valley showcases the best of ..."$249.99 -
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The Wine Advoca94 points
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Wine Enthusiast91 points
- Variety Petite Sirah
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Retro Cellars
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.9% Alcohol
Retro Cellars Elevation Petite Sirah Howell Mountain 2012"While being a classic, bold Howell Mountain wine, the wine also shows an eleg..."$105.00 -
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Robert Parker's93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Sandhi
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Sandhi Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2020"Sourced mostly from our Domaine de la Côte estate (83%), the blend is buttres..."$99.00 -
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Wine Spectator94 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Schrader Cellars
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
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Jeb Dunnuck94 points
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James Suckling93 points
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Vinous92 points
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Robert Parker's91 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Shafer Vineyards
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.3% Alcohol
Shafer Vineyards TD-9 2019"Shafer Vineyards TD-9 2019 is a red blend wine from Napa Valley, California. ..."$184.99 -
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- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Prisoner Wine Company
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
The Prisoner 'The Prisoner' Red Blend 2019"The Prisoner Red Blend was inspired by the wines first made by the Italian im..."$85.00 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Prisoner Wine Company
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
The Prisoner Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon 2021"This wine is youthful and fresh with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrants, and..."$40.00 -
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Jeb Dunnuck100 points
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Robert Parker's98 points
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Robert Parker's99 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Verite
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Verite 2017 Mixed 3 Bottle Case (La Désir, La Muse, La Joie)"With more than 50 “micro-crus” across four appellations, Vigneron Pierre Seil..."$2,750.00 -
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James Suckling99 points
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Jeb Dunnuck98+ points
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Lisa Perrotti-B98 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Verite
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Verite La Joie 2018"“A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdo..."$799.00 -
Red Wine
Red wine is made from dark-colored grape varieties. The juice from these grapes is used to make red wine, and during the fermentation process, the juice is in contact with the grape skins, which gives red wine its color. The most common types of red wine include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz/Syrah. The flavors of red wine can range from fruity to spicy, and the tannins (a naturally occurring compound that can make wine taste dry) can range from low to high. Red wine is typically served at room temperature and is often paired with red meat and strong cheeses.
Red wine is typically aged in oak barrels before it is bottled, which can add flavors and aromas such as vanilla, spice, and toast to the wine. The aging process can also affect the tannins and acidity of the wine, making it taste smoother and more balanced. Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry. In addition, there are also variations in red wine depending on the region of production, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.
Red wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "cold soak" techniques to extract more color and flavor from the grapes. Cold soak is a method in which the grapes are left to macerate in the juice at a low temperature for a period of time before fermentation, this can extract more color and flavor from the grape skins without extracting too much tannin from the seeds. Other winemakers use "whole cluster fermentation" techniques to extract more complexity and depth from the wine. Whole cluster fermentation refers to fermenting the grapes with the stems included, which can add more tannin and structure to the wine.
The alcohol content of red wine can vary, but it is typically around 12-15% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some red wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Zinfandel wines produced in California can reach up to 16% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of red wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Pinot Noir from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and fruity flavors, while a Shiraz from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more spicy and black pepper profile.
Different styles of red wine can be enjoyed at different occasions, for example, some red wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, a young and fresh Beaujolais wine made from Gamay grapes can be consumed within a year or two, while a Bordeaux wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes can be aged for several years.
Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry.
Different regions also have their signature red wines, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.