Barbera, Red Blends

Michele Chiarlo ‘Le Orme’ Barbera d’Asti Superiore

Bin #226 Garnet in color, the wine is medium-bodied and robust Michele Chiarlo 2014 with rich, ripe cherries, earth on the nose and an elegant Barbera palate. Piedmont, Italy

$48

Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC Laboriosa

Bin #206 Aged in wood for 20 months, this wine shows an Taliano Michele 2013 intense ruby color. It reveals a rich personality and a Barbera delicate elegant aroma with a perfume of fruit, spices, Piedmonte and vanilla. Italy $46

Sassicaia Bolgheri

Bin #211-C “This supremely elegant and age-worthy Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido opens with an intense bouquet of black cherry. 2009/2010 Mediterranean herbs, blue flower, cedar, and leather Cabernet Franc, Cabernet aromas. Powerful, but graceful, the palate delivers a Sauvignon vibrant core of black cherry accented with white Tuscany pepper, mineral, and balsamic notes alongside youthful Italy but polished tannins and vibrant acidity.” –wine.com $425 98 pts. James Suckling 98 pts. Decanter 96 pts. Wine Advocate 93 pts. Wine Spectator 92 pts. Wine & Spirits

Tua Rita Rosso dei Notri

Bin #220 Deep ruby red in color with aromas of black fruits, Tua Rita 2016 namely blackberries, plums, and ripe black cherries Sangiovese, Cabernet over more subtle notes of cocoa, licorice, and sweet Sauvignon, Syrah,Merlot spice. On the palate, the wine is smooth, with silky Trentino-Alto Adige, tannins and bracing acidity showing structural balance Italy long into the finish. $46

Red Blends

Ruffino Modus Toscana

Bin #213 “Delightful hints of tobacco and spice lead to inviting Ruffino 2014 aromas of cherries, strawberries, and plums. This full- Sangiovese, Merlot, bodied wine is rich with refined, silky tannins and a Cabernet Sauvignon long finish of vanilla and red berry essence that is Tuscany particularly pleasurable. Modus’ structure on the palate Italy promises that this wine can be aged for many years.” $55 –wine.com 89 pts. Wilfred Wong

Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico

Bin #219 “Deep ruby red with light burgundy reflections. Full Borgo Scopeto 2015 and intense with notes of small wild berries and Sangiovese (Nielluccio) pleasing scents of noble wood, vanilla, and cocoa. Dry, Tuscany, well-structured, austere, and elegant; good harmony Italy between the tannic and acid components and those $45 responsible for softness. Excellent persistence on the palate.” –wine.com 92 pts. James Suckling

Barbaresco Riserva DOCG Tera Mia

Bin #212 Aged 48 months in wood, this wine has an intense Taliano Michele 2008 garnet-red color with orange rim with a very complex Nebbiolo mix of spices, balsamic herbs, tobaccos, and liquorices Piedmonte with a clear tarry aroma. Pairs well with red meat, Italy stews, and mature cheeses. $85

Quinta do Vallado Douro Reserva Tinto

Bin #300 Dark red with crimson highlights this wine is made Quinta do Vallado 2013 from a blend of young vines and some that are more Blend of Tinta Roriz, than 80 years old. Aromas of balsamic, fig, black plum, Touriga Nacional, Sousao and hints of tobacco fill the nose. The palate shows & Others great structure and a full-bodied firmness, with mature, Douro, silky tannins. Mineral notes mix with the fruit leading Portugal to a very elegant, complex, and persistent finish. $120

Red Blends

Sogrape Vinhos Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha

Bin #301-C Intense ruby hue and a harmonious and complex Sogrape Vinhos Casa bouquet, with a strong presence of well-ripened red Ferreirinha 2004 fruits, floral hints of lavender and violet, and a fine Touriga Franca, Touriga spice component. Its palate is full-bodied, with lively Nacional, Tinta Roria, balanced acidity, well-integrated tannins and layers of Tinta Cao character to epitomize the best of the Douro. Its Douro, supreme quality is expressed through fresh red fruit Portugal flavors accompanied by spicy and balmy notes. It has a $450 long complex finish, with remarkable delicacy and structure.

99 pts. Wine Enthusiast

Cartuxa Pêra-Manca Tinto

Bin #303-C Aromatic complexity is maintained with the many notes Cartuxa 2005 of wood that accompany the elegant ripe fruit. Rich, Aragonez, Trincadeira with silky tannins and flavors of black plum and cocoa. Alentejo Portugal $285

Quinta de Foz de Arouce Vinhas Velhas de Santa Maria

Bin # 304 A finely perfumed wine,its ripe fruits given extra style Quinta de Foz de Arouce by wood aging. Made from the local Baga, this shows 2012 the potential of what can be a tannic grape. It has Baga Beiras, richness, structure, bramble, and red stone fruits and a Portugal core of minerality. $48

Quinta De Chocapalha

Bin #305 Fermented in traditional granite lagares and stainless Quinta De Chocapalha steel. Deep violet in color with a powerful bouquet of 2012 ripe black fruit, spice, and rose, this tinto is elegant on Portuguese Red Blend the palate with soft tannins and vibrant acidity leading Douro to a long and expressive finish. Portugal Pairs well with portabella mushroom burgers or spicy $48 beef.

Red Blends

Prats & Symington Chryseia

Bin #306 Intense vibrant color. Very fine, complex nose, Prats & Symington 2015 combining the floral character of the Touriga Nacional Touriga Nacional, Touriga with fruity notes of black currants and black cherries as Franca Douro well as a hint of toasty bacon. On the palate the wine is Portugal sumptuous and sweet. Very long in the mouth with $125 superb concentration, albeit not excessive. A wine of great power whilst also elegant, with a supple and long

finish, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

Prats & Symington Post Scriptum DOC

Bin #307 Very young dark purple color. Ripe nose leading to Prats & Symington 2016 fresh flavors of cherry and dark fruit with a very Touriga Nacional, Touriga discreet note of French oak. In the mouth the wine Franca, Tinta Barroca, shows a long structure with very soft tannins. It gives a Tinta Roriz feeling of freshness and drinkability. The long finish Douro echoes the intensity of the fruit. Portugal 92 pts. Tasting Panel $65

Reserva Old Vines Vinhas Velhas Duorum

Bin #311 Deep red color, with an intense aroma dominated by Quinta Castelo Melhor ripe fruits, like blackberries and currants, and wild 2015 flowers, such as violet. Subtle notes of spice and exotic Touriga Nacional, Touriga wood result from aging in barrique. This aromatic Franca, complexity will only increase with time. Full-bodied Tinta Roriz with a well-balanced acidity and firm, ripe tannins. Douro These characteristics make this Reserva a powerful Portugal wine with a persistent finish. $95 93 pts. Wine Advocate 93 pts. Wine Enthusiast 90 pts. Wine & Spirits

Casa de Santar Conde de Santar

Bin #312 A rich, deep, complex, and powerful wine which is full Dão Sul 2009 of dark plum and damson flavors rounded by wood- Portuguese Red Blend Dão aging. Portugal 93 pts. Wine Enthusiast $160

Red Blends

Luis Pato Vinha Velhas Tinto

Bin #316 Intense, crisp, and quite stunning it is gripping on the Luis Pato 2012 finish, silky, and impressive. Its structure and acidity Bical Beiras should give it a long life ahead, but it has depth to Portugal support those structural items as well. $65

Jose Maria da Fonseca Domini

Bin #317 It is a smooth, supple red with dark fruit and mineral Jose Maria da Fonseca flavors. Rich but harmonious with what seems like 2014 effortless balance. Tough Nacional, Touriga 90 pts. Wine Enthusiast Franca, Tinta Roriz Douro, Portugal $38

Esporão Private Selection

Bin #318 The aroma is finer and firmer than usual with Herdade do Esporão 2012 blackberry fruits and a touch of graphite with notes of Alicante Bouschet, toast and spice. The palate is firm with nice freshness, Aragonês, Syrah Alentejo, ripe, but solid tannins, great structure, and elegance. Portugal 93 pts. Wine Enthusiast $115

Quinta de La ROSA Reserva

Bin #319 A profound, almost opaque color with enormous Quinta de la Rosa 2014 intensity, aromatic complexity, and layer upon layer of Touriga Nacional, Touriga flavors. Starting with red fruit moving to black, and Franca, Tinta Roriz finishing with wild forest fruit and a touch of spice. Douro On the palate there is a vigor and liveliness to the wine Portugal and, as the aromas suggest, intense complexity and $98 completeness. It is structured, but at the same time, elegant and balanced.

92 pts. Wine Enthusiast

Red Blends

Quinta do Vallado Douro Tinto

Bin #321 This blend is dark red, with crimson highlights and an Quinta do Vallado 2014 intense, mature red fruit nose, with hints of violets and Touriga Nacional, Touriga “esteva” (a local Portuguese herb that has sweet, warm Franca, Tinta Roriz, balsamic aromas with a hint of earthiness). The palate Sousão shows great structure and a full-bodied elegance with Douro, mature, round tannins leading to a long, persistent Portugal finish. $52

Quinta de Cabriz Reserva

Bin #322 Wine of the region of Dão, it presents a beautiful ruby Dão Sul 2013 color with fragrances of pine leaf and wildflower with Touriga Nacional, taste of red fruits. It can gain great complexity with Alfrocheiro, Tempranillo aging in the bottle or consumed young. Dão 89 pts. Wine Enthusiast Portugal $42

Palestra Douro

Bin #326 Shows some of the natural tannic structure of the Douro Palestra 2015 while really bringing out plenty of fruit. It is rich, full Tinta Roriz, Touriga of black fruits, ripe berries, and elegant acidity. Firm Franca, Tinta Barroca and fruity at the end. Douro, Portugal

$28

Passadouro Touriga Nacional

Bin #327 Very deep in color. This wine has great expression with Passadouro 2012 elegant notes of black fruit and violet flowers well Touriga Nacional Douro, integrated with oak notes. On the palate, it displays Portugal intense and fresh flavors with perfect balance. $85

Red Blends

Quinta Vale D. Maria

Bin #328 A very elegant and a very fresh wine, with good color, Quinta Vale D. Maria violet, dark red, and purple, with a good concentration 2012 of mature dark red fruit aromas, black cherries, and Portuguese Red Blend plums, and gentle aromatic and fruity flavors. Great Douro balance and acidity, intense and velvety, with finesse Portugal and elegance, so traditional of Quinta Vale D. Maria $110 Douro Red.

Cartuxa Reserva Tinto

Bin #329 This is an impressive wine that is rich and generous Cartuxa 2013 while also being firm and structured. It has a sense of Alicante, Aragonez concentration and power that doesn’t take away from its Alentejo elegance. The fresh black currant tone is balanced by $95 tannins and a lingering flavor of oak. Already showing good integration, this wine will be ready to drink soon. 94 pts. Wine Enthusiast

Cartuxa Evora Colheita Tinto

Bin #330 “A big enjoyable red built for food, opens with aroma Cartuxa 2015 of early rich red fruit, deep but not overly complex. The Portuguese Red Blend palate has life, tannins integrated and working well with Alentejo, the acid and the darker fruits. The finish has length with Portugal plenty of the fruit. $55 Excellent wine which would cope by itself but would be even better with food.” –wine.com 93 pts. Wine Enthusiast

Pintas Tinto

Bin #331 “Full-bodied and deep, Pintas shows spicy and floral Pintas 2013 aromas and flavors of blackberry and dark chocolate. Portuguese Red Blend Ripe, round, and balanced with notable acidity, it has Douro, fine tannins and a long, persistent finish.” –wine.com Portugal $145

Red Blends

Adega de Borba Cork Label

Bin #333 “Clear aspect and ruby color with red nuances. The Adega de Borba 2015 aroma is fine and elegant with notes of black fruits, Aragonez, Trincadeira, jam, and white chocolate. The flavor is soft, with a Castelão, Alicante slight astringency and balanced. Tannins are fruity, soft, Bouschet Alentejo, and structured. Elegant finish.” –wine.com Portugal $55

Esporão Reserva

Bin #334 Complex spicy aroma of dark berry fruits with notes of Herdade do Esporão 2014 toasty vanilla. Firm and well structured with dense fruit. Portuguese Red Blend Fruit is still youthful, with supporting tannins that will Alentejo, provide against aging potential. Color is a dense deep Portugal red. $55

Quinta do Encontro ‘Q do E’ Tinto

Bin #337 Nose complete with a blend of red and dark berries, Dão Sul 2014 some raspberries, and boysenberries with hints of Baga, Merlot Beiras, pepper and a little smokiness. Dark and spicy on the Portugal palate – some peppery notes combined with layers of $32 berry fruit and nice tannic structure.

Quinta de la Rosa Douro Red

Bin #339 Plenty of ripeness here but also a sense of restraint that Quinta de la Rosa 2016 keeps the wine fresh and shows its potential for the Touriga Nacional, Touriga future. Franca, Tinta Roriz 93 pts. Wine Enthusiast Douro, Portugal $35

Red Blends

Quinta da Pacheca Superior Tinto

Bin #341 Very concentrated, with intense mature red fruit aroma, Quinta da Pacheca 2015 hints of violets and cocoa. This wine has a great Touriga Nacional, Touriga structure, full bodied, and mature with round tannins, Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto with a long persistent finish. Cão 88 pts. Wine Enthusiast Douro Portugal $38

Luis Pato Beira Atlântico Colheita Selecionada

Bin #342 Bright ruby/cherry colored. Smells earthy and dusty, Luis Pato 2014 with notes of charcoal, anise, and black pepper on top Baga, Touriga Nacional of bright black cherries and raspberries. Tart and bright Beiras, on the palate with medium tannins and refreshing acid. Portugal A juicy, forward approach with black cherries and $35 raspberries leading the way.

Quinta de Chocapalha Castelão

Bin #344 Radiant purple in color with an alluring nose of fresh Quinta de Chocapalha raspberries, ripe cherries, and subtle nuances of cocoa. 2015 The silky tannins and supple body attribute great Portuguese Red Blend balance and elegance to the palate. Lisboa Portugal $35

Herdade do Esporão Trincadeira

Bin #345 The color is bright ruby with an aroma of mature ripe Herdade do Esporão 2015 fruit; plummy. The texture is velvety with soft Trincadeira Alentejo, integrated tannins and balancing acidity. Portugal $40

Red Blends

El Enemigo, Bonarda (2013)

Bin #702 “This Bonarda shows a deep violet color with bluish El Enemigo reflections. The nose is intense and complex. Intense 2014 aromas of ripe black fruit, blackberries, raspberries, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc black cherries, chocolate, and liquor with some spicy Mendoza notes of fresh herbs provided by the Cabernet Franc Argentina appear. The taste has a sweet impact with silky tannins $58 and aromas of ripe black and red fruits with notes of licorice and vanilla. Its natural acidity is refreshing. By its concentration and complexity the finish is long and persistent. Enjoy this wine alongside roast lamb, and light pasta dishes.” –wine.com 91pts Wine Spectator

Cousiño-Macul, Valle del Maipo Finis Terrae (2012)

Bin #701 “With a deep cherry color, the Finis Terrae showcases Cousiño-Macul an intense nose of red fruit with subtle eucalyptus and 2012 spice. It also offers very elegant and discrete wood Cabernet Sauvignon, notes with clove. In the mouth it is very tasty and Merlot elegant, medium-bodied, and succulent. Cherries stand Central Valley out on the very long ending. Chile Possessing a great body and structure it’s a great $65 complement for any red meat. The subtlety of aromas and flavors is a perfect partner for Italian pastries, potato, pumpkin, gnocchi, and aged cheeses such as blue-veined and parmesan.” –wine.com

Nobel Hill Estate Blend

Bin #707 This wine elicits the aromas and tasted of fresh black Noble Hill 2014 currant, plum, and a touch of mint. Oak plays a well- Cabernet Sauvignon, integrated and focused supporting role. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Simonsberg-Paarl South Africa $48

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Bin #708 “This wine is packed with plum, raspberry, and Domaine De La Janasse blackberry confiture flavors that are youthfully wound 2016 up, while warm stone, anise, bay leaf, garrigue and tar Grenache, Mourvedre, notes fill in throughout. Dense but juicy with a long, Syrah smoldering feel on the finish. –Wine Advocate Rhône Valley 97 pts. Wine Spectator France 97 pts. Wine Advocate $110

Red Blends

Opus One

Bin #423-C “Aromas of black olive and minerals underlie more Opus One 2010 traditional notes of dark chocolate, cola, and espresso. Petit Verdot, Showing flavors of ripe blueberry, cassis, and licorice. Merlot, Malbec This age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a smooth Napa Valley, CA finish and a slight grip of tannin at the close.” USA –Wine Enthusiast $425 96 pts Wine Spectator 92 pts. Wine Advocate

Trepass Intrigue

Bin #513 As enticing on the approach as it is satisfying on the Trepass 2014 finish, Intrigue lives up to its name. Ripe, red fruit at Cabernet, Merlot, first sip, with dark bing cherry, roasted coffee notes and St. Helena Napa, CA succulent tannins washing over the palate. This is a full USA bodied wine that drinks nicely now, but promises even $175 more for the future. A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot, aged for 22 months in 80% new French oak.

Robert Mondavi Meastro 50th Anniversary Red Blend

Bin #425-C “Merlot leads the orchestra of aromas, flavors, and Robert Mondavi 2013 textures in this deeply colored Bordeaux blend. Each Merlot, Cabernet Franc, varietal plays it part, yet all contribute to the Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit harmonious crescendo of dark black fruit, dark plum, Verdot, Malbec spicy cardamom, nutmeg, and dried herb flavors. The Napa Valley, CA finished piece is mouth-filling with fine tannins and USA closes with luxuriously, long notes of rich dark berries $125 and spice.” –Wine Enthusiast

Hedges Family Estate ‘Red Mountain’

Bin #503 “Medium to full-bodied. Dark brambly fruit, excellent Hedges Family Estate concentration and exciting acidity. Eucalyptus and 2012 sweet tannins on the finish. Very good length and well- Cabernet Sauvignon, balanced.” –Wine Spectator Merlot *Limited yearly availability – Check with your server Columbia Valley, WA to see if this wine is currently in stock. USA $65

Red Blends, Merlot

Barboursville Vineyards ‘Octagon’

Bin #600 Deep garnet black color. Aromas of roasted espresso Barboursville Vineyards beans, dark chocolate, cranberry, clay, and tomato on 2014 the vine with a silky, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full Merlot, Cabernet Franc, body and a long, dusty, forest floor accented finish with Cabernet Sauvignon, fine tannins. A wonderfully structured Old World styled Petit Verdot red blend for the table. Rated ‘Best Virginia Red Monticello, VA Wine’. USA 96 pts James Suckling $225 90 pts Wine Spectator 90 pts Wine Advocate

Taken Red Blend

Bin #434 Dark garnet red with a purple hue. The nose of this Taken Wine Company classic Cabernet-based blend is incredibly flashy with 2015 aromas of fresh blueberries, blackberries, super ripe Cabernet Sauvignon, black cherries, and underlying tones of earth, crushed Merlot graphite, toasted espresso beans, and dark chocolate. St. Helena, CA The French oak is subtle yet present. USA $58

Markham Merlot

Bin #428 The drought brought cherry liquor-like concentration to Markham Vineyards 2015 Markham's 2015 vintage of Merlot. Black cherry and Merlot, Cabernet cassis aromas are layered with hints of vanilla, mint, Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and toasted nuts. Elegant and supple on the palate, the Napa Valley, CA juicy plum and cherry fruit flavors are punctuated with USA cola and black pepper spice. The tannins remain $52 through to the finish.

Cakebread Cellars Merlot

Bin #426 “Ripe black cherry and plum compote aromas Cakebread Cellars complemented by enticing tea-leaf, toasted vanilla, and 2014 woodsy scents. Plush, rich, and juicy on the palate, its Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet densely concentrated black cherry, dark plum, and Sauvignon, Petit Verdot pomegranate flavors are supported by fine-grained Napa Valley, CA tannins and a long, sumptuous finish graced by savory USA spice and mocha tones. An irresistibly lush blend of $120 great depth, length, and suppleness.” –Wine Enthusiast