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Made of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, this opens with delicate black-skinned fruit and tilled earth aromas. The straightforward palate delivers ripe black plum and exotic spi…

Villa Pillo is an expert at producing value wines and this Cabernet Franc-Merlot is no exception. The wine boasts measured renderings of blueberry, coffee, almond and chocolate.

Here's a nice, smooth-drinking red wine that's rich enough to serve with your best fare. The balance is nice, with crisp acids and tannins framing cherry, red currant and mocha flavors. Try this medi…

When this hilly vineyard Cab first came out, it was very good, but quality has slipped over the years. The '04 is perfectly decent in oak-infused blackberry and currant flavors and rich tannins, and…

This shows smooth, varietally correct fruit, however, the flavors are a bit muted. The softness is pleasant, but takes the lift out of the wine, finishing with drying tannins.

Forward and fruity, with loads of sweet cherry flavor, this tasty Cabernet Franc boasts shades of briar, cracked pepper and savory dried herbs that add subtlety and depth. Ripe and full in body, it's…

After almost losing a finger struggling to remove the rock-hard faux wax “capsule” I found this strawberry/cherry cordial-flavored wine quite pleasant. The fruit, from a Rattlesnake Hills vineyard, h…

Sangiovese (50%) is blended with equal parts Merlot and Cabernet to produce a simple red wine with thin berry fruit aromas, forest berry, floral nuances and some sharp points of bright acidity. Elega…

A scintillating scent of rose petals opens up this pleasing wine, which continues with raspberry and cherry fruit, accented with light milk chocolate. It is not a heavy wine; in fact, if Franc can ev…

This pure Cabernet Sauvignon is not a heavy wine, but within its sleek profile are interesting flavors of berry, leaf and earth. Tannins are crisp and proportionate, and the fruit carries through a g…

This oddly named Cabernet Sauvignon is fine. It has light tannins, a juicy, stalky character, upfront black currant fruit and balanced acidity. Drink now.

The three grapes (castas) are Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The blend makes a satisfyingly structured wine with some firm tannins as well as ripe fruitiness. Drink now.

This offers a sunny, Mediterranean take on Cabernet, bearing bold blackberry and ripe fruit aromas, plus notes of spice, toasted nut, dried rosemary and dusty mineral. The mouthfeel is firmly structu…

Overall this is a full-bodied Cabernet, with full berry, chocolate and creamy oak aromas, followed by a solid palate that features moderate acidity and ample oak influence. The flavors of creamy blac…

Even with Merlot and Cabernet Franc in the mix, there's no mistaking this is a Zinfandel. It has pepper and jam flavors, with straightjacketlike tannins and plenty of body.

Powerful from the start, this has an herbal berry aroma, with a rubbery hint and a lactic element. The palate is chewy, dense and rubbery, with creamy, milky flavors of blackberry, carob, vanilla and…

This is the little brother of Brumont's estate wines such as Montus and Bouscassé. It is all fruit, the 80% Tannat tamed easily, leaving a modicum of tannins to support the juicy black fruit. It is a…

Slightly rich on the nose, with aromas of baked black plum, campfire and alcohol. The palate is flush yet a touch acidic; but there's enough body and quality fruit to support the acids, resulting in…

Mainly Shiraz (87%), this is a meaty, savory and plummy red at a reasonable price. Hints of vanilla and cola impart additional complexity, while the mouthfeel is creamy, cushioned by ripe tannins. It…

There's lots of rich blackberry, chocolate and currant flavor in this smooth, 100% varietal Cabernet. The tannin-acid balance is fine, giving the wine rich interest. Ready to drink now.

With solid berry and plum aromas, the bouquet is friendly and nice. This is fresh and fruity in style, with hints of leather and chocolate accenting core berry and plum flavors. An earthy, warm finis…

It's all about ripe, jammy blackberries, cherries and dark chocolate in this soft, tannic Cabernet. The alcohol is noticeable for the heat it gives, and the finish is rich with glycerols. Drink soon.

Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, this complex wine offers layers of blackberries, black currants, blueberries and sweet oak. The tannins are smooth, and the acidity just fine. The overall impression is a l…

This 60-40 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet from Central Italy opens with a pretty quality of fruit that shows bold extraction and still-young tannins with an astringent bite at the end. The bouquet…