vintage: 2015

Bodegas Roda Riserva Tempranillo 2015

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Bodegas Roda
Fanciful Name: Riserva
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rioja Alta
Retail Price: $45.99

Tasting Notes: If you have not heard yet, 2015 in Rioja was amazing. Yes, the stars aligned and produced what will no doubt become an epic vintage. The Roda Reserva is my cup of coffee in a wine glass. Yes, that sounds weird, but when a wine smells like a beautiful cup of dark roasted coffee, then why not. This new world expression of rioja is as good as it gets, with the espresso notes accompanied by lots of spice and dark fruit. The silky texture of this wine makes it even more of a winner.
Bodegas Roda Riserva Tempranillo 2015

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La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Tempranillo 2015

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La Rioja Alta
Fanciful Name: Vina Alberdi Reserva
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rioja
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: Rioja Alta has been crafting old world-style Rioja at exceptional levels for years. The 2015 Alberdi is a prime example of the value Rioja holds at all levels. The aromatics of this wine encompass the wonderful American oak notes that give off subtle-yet-sexy dill. The fruit is full of sour cherry and plump raspberry compote. May be the best bang for the buck for great value Rioja available.
La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Tempranillo 2015

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Mad Violets Pinot Noir 2015

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Mad Violets
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $45.00

Tasting Notes: Pommard and dijon clones from three AVAs blend to produce this gorgeous pinot noir. Rich strawberry and forest notes create a lush, perfect Oregon example. Only 400 cases produced.
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Vecordia Crianza Tempranillo 2015

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Vecordia Crianza
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Ribera del Duero
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: An elegant offering from the famed Ribera del Duero, this wine offers ripe plum and blackberry notes along with smooth toasty notes on the finish. There is a complex herbal side to the wine that melds well and adds to the striking fruit notes.
Vecordia Crianza Tempranillo 2015

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Rowen Blend 2015

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Rowen
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $48.99

Tasting Notes: The 2015 Rowen red blend is a lush and elegant Sonoma County wine consisting of wonderful high-elevation mountain fruit. The wine has aromas of black raspberries, cocoa and black pepper from the co-fermented viognier. On the palate, the wine is balanced and structured from the cabernet sauvignon, with notes of blackberries, cassis, nutmeg and vanilla. Co-fermenting the syrah with the viognier is a classic Northern Rhone technique that adds an exotic floral element to the finished wine, as well as a rounder mouthfeel. 
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Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Robert Hall
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Fairly dark in the glass, the nose of this Paso Robles wine reveals plenty of black fruit, and hints of high-toned spice. Good weight and tannins dominate the taste, with a similar fruit profile, and hints of chocolate. A real bargain in this competitive category.
Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Tamarack Cellars
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $36

Tasting Notes: Produced from fruit gathered across a combination of great vineyard locations, it is quite dark in the glass. Aromas of spicy dark fruit dominate the nose, with flavors reflecting those characteristics. The finish is well balanced, with refreshing bright acidity.
Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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William Randell
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Eden Valley
Retail Price: $49.95

Tasting Notes: A dark ruby red in the glass, the wine has a lovely nose of dark fruit and minty hints. On the palate, it possesses robust dark fruit, with good tannins, and finishes with great balance.
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Animo Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Animo
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $85

Tasting Notes: An intense purple in the glass, the nose posses a lot of black and red fruit, with an intriguing background of mixed spices and chocolate. The velvety texture complements the dark, rich fruit. The finish is well balanced, and quite long.
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Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Chateau St. Jean
Fanciful Name: Cinq Cépages
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $85

Tasting Notes: With grapes gathered from across some of the finest vineyards in Sonoma County, this blend of five varieties is predominantly cabernet sauvignon. Elegance with structure might be the most apt description for this serious, intense wine. The dark fruit nos, and concentration on the palate are followed by a long, balanced finish.
Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Alexander Valley Vineyard Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Alexander Valley Vineyard
Fanciful Name: Single Vineyard
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $64.99

Tasting Notes: With a history that dates back to the ‘70’s, this limited-production wine is sourced from a single five-acre plot and named for the original schoolhouse on site. 100% cab, aged 24 months in oak. Rich, supple, and ‘chewy’. Vanilla, dark chocolate and dark fruits dominate the nose. This and a prime cut of beef — no sides needed.
Alexander Valley Vineyard Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Beaulieu Vineyard
Fanciful Name: Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $145

Tasting Notes: From one of Napa Valley's longtime iconic producers, their top wine is an outstanding combination of dark fruit, power and elegance. A spectacular representation of Napa Valley winemaking. It is intense, and the long, lingering finish echoes the quality for quite some time.
Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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