CHATEAU SOUVERAIN Merlot California 2018 $10 (86 points)
Medium-bodied, offering dried berry and roasted plum flavors, with loamy accents. Herbal hints enliven the finish. Drink now.
Medium-bodied, offering dried berry and roasted plum flavors, with loamy accents. Herbal hints enliven the finish. Drink now.
Juicy, with caramel notes to the baked white fruit flavors. Pastry accents show on the soft, buttery finish. Drink now.
Lively, integrated acidity cuts through the supple ripe cherry, boysenberry and orange peel flavors of this spicy, medium-bodied red, with elements of violet, olive and soy sauce creating depth through the mineral-driven finish, framed by moderately pl…
This shows some heft, the fleshy texture enveloping cherry, raspberry, floral and spice flavors. Menthol and toasty oak notes add interest, while the long finish is defined by vibrant acidity. Fine harmony and expression. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Currant and savory spice notes are focused and supported by firm acidity in this medium-bodied red, with flavors of blackberry, herb and forest floor on the tannic finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Kosher. Drink now through 2023.
Restrained and elegant, featuring plush flavors of melon, nectarine and apple, revealing a thread of spice and dried flowers. Delicate acidity weaves in and out. Finishes on a note of lemon curd. Drink now.
Rich and toasty up front, with a smoky mineral underpinning and notes of brioche and roasted nut, this is nonetheless lithe and graceful throughout, integrating a spine of vibrant acidity with the lovely palate of apricot, honeysuckle and pickled ginge…