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Ray Jordan95 points
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Ned Goodwin MW95 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau Yaldara
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
1847 Wines "The Pinnacle" Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2016"There's a bright, spicy appearance to this Cabernet Shiraz old Australian cla..."$84.99 -
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Patricia Tapia97 points
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James Suckling97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Almaviva
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Almaviva Puente Alto 2019"Almaviva 2019 is yet another superb vintage produced by joint venture between..."$350.00 -
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James Suckling98 points
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Decanter96 points
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Jane Anson95 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Ao Yun
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Ao Yun 2018"Ao Yun is the realisation of a dream to produce world class, Bordeaux-style w..."$599.01 -
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James Halliday97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bleasdale Frank Potts Cabernet Blend 2021"A seamless entity, each grape plays its part beautifully. A lively cacophony ..."$28.00 -
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James Suckling98 points
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Jane Anson97 points
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Decanter97 points
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Lisa Perrotti-B96 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Catena Zapata
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
Catena Zapata 'Nicolas' 2020"The wine recreates the “Original Bordeaux Blend” of the 18th and 19th Centuri..."$195.00 -
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- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 1999
- Brand None
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Centenary of Federation Red 1999 Magnum 1.5L"Tasting Notes sourced from The National Wine Foundation. As promised by it..."$149.99 -
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Decanter99 points
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Lisa Perrotti-B100 points
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Decanter99 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Château Ausone
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Ausone 2020"This is powerful and blows away much of the competition with its depth and la..."$1,550.00 -
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James Suckling92 points
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Antonio Galloni90 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Chateau Belle-Vue
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Belle-Vue 2020"The Chateau Belle-Vue 2020 boasts a beautiful bouquet of ripe blackberries, b..."$39.00 -
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James Suckling96 points
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Decanter95 points
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Vinous95 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Château Beychevelle
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Chateau Branaire Ducru 2020"A prestigious wine, "Cru Classé" with the soul forged by three centuries of h..."$99.00 -
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James Suckling93 points
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Jeb Dunnuck95 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Château Capbern Gasqueton
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Capbern 2020"The 33 hectare Medoc vineyard of Chateau Capbern is planted to 52% Cabernet S..."$59.99 -
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- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Chasse Spleen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Chasse-Spleen Moulis-en-Medoc 2010"Château Chasse-Spleen is one of the most prominent estate in Moulis. Despite ..."$259.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Decanter94 points
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Jeb Dunnuck94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau-Corbin
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Corbin 2018 375ml"This 13-hectare vineyard is situated northwest of the town of Saint-Émilion. ..."$49.01 -
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Decanter99 points
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Jeb Dunnuck99 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Chateau Cos d'Estournel
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2020"Deeply colored, the 2018 Cos D'Estournel shows the incredible purity and eleg..."$624.99 -
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Wine Spectator92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2000
- Brand Chateau d'Armailhac
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau d'Armailhac 2000"Château d'Armailhac is a wine estate in the Pauillac appellation of the Médoc..."$250.00 -
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James Suckling95 points
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Roger Voss94 points
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Jeb Dunnuck94 points
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Decanter94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau d'Armailhac
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Armailhac 2018"This good value classed growth Pauillac was formerly known as Mouton Baronne ..."$119.99 -
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Decanter94 points
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James Suckling94 points
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Château d'Issan
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau D'Issan 2017"The 2017 Chateau D'Issan offers more of everything, with a deep ruby/plum col..."$179.00 -
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James Suckling92 points
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VertdeVin93 points
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Wine Spectator92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Château Desmirail
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Desmirail 2010"This château produces full-bodied, rounded wines that reveal fruity flavours ..."$139.99 -
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James Suckling96 points
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Decanter95 points
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Robert Parker's93 points
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Jeb Dunnuck96 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Château Duhart-Milon
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.1% Alcohol
Chateau Duhart Milon 2020"Like much of Pauillac, the estate later known as Duhart-Milon was first put u..."$199.99 -
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Decanter93 points
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James Suckling93 points
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Antonio Galloni92 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Chateau d'Armailhac
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau D’Armailhac 2021"This good value classed growth Pauillac was formerly known as Mouton Baronne ..."$105.00 -
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James Suckling91 points
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Ferrande
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Ferrande Graves Bordeaux 2018"The wines are aged in an average of 20% new, French oak barrels for 12 to 14 ..."$50.00 -
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Decanter96 points
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James Suckling94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2000
- Brand Chateau Haut Bailly
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.8% Alcohol
Chateau Haut Bailly 2000"One of our favorites and one of the ten best terroirs in Bordeaux. Deep color..."$599.01 -
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Robert Parker's95 points
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James Suckling94 points
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Jeb Dunnuck95 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau Haut-Brion
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Chateau Haut-Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2016"Château Haut-Brion is the oldest of Bordeaux's five first growths, and one of..."$500.01 -
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James Suckling99 points
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Jeb Dunnuck97+ points
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Lisa Perrotti-B98+ points
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Jeff Leve98 points
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Decanter98 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Chateau l'Evangile
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau L'Evangile 2020"Evangile has some of the same iron-clay soils as Pétrus, but also 25% gravel...."$609.99 -
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James Suckling97 points
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The Wine Advoca95 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Chateau l'Evangile
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau l'Evangile 2021"Evangile has some of the same iron-clay soils as Pétrus, but also 25% gravel...."$540.00 -
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.