wineLX: Wine Luxury

      Bodegas El Nido S.L.-Clio-Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon-Jumilla-Spain-2014-15.5% Alcohol-$34.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice, chocolate, spices on very long finish.  A fantastic wine.          RP-91          WS-92          CR-93          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.           […]

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    Ego Bodegas R.E.-Fuerza-Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon-Jumilla-Spain-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, licorice and spices on long finish  A very good QPR.          WS-90          WE-85          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.         Juggernaut Wine Co.-Hillside-Cabernet Sauvignon-Alexander Valley-Sierra […]

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Far from the star-studded slopes of his native Burgundy, Maxime Magnon is quietly producing some of the most dynamic wines in all of France. After studying under Jean Foillard in Morgon, Maxime set up shop in in the tiny commune of Villeneuve-les-Corbières in the Languedoc in 2002 and has pieced together an impressive set of […]

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      PRE-RELEASE ON SELECT WINES – LIMITED TIME ONLY We’re excited to share our 2015 scores from The Wine Advocate‘s 236 April issue with you! Uncharacteristic weather led to a challenging year in the vineyards that resulted in wines with fantastic depth and intensity. A truly standout vintage! Check them out below: 2015 […]

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THE WINES OUR STORY WINE CLUB 2015 SIDURI Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard has notes of crushed black cherries, black raspberries and mulberries with hints of dusty earth and Provence herbs. The medium-bodied palate contributes a lovely perfume to the black and red fruits, supported by […]

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Spotlighting Auction Napa Valley "Sponsored by the Napa Valley Vintners and founded in 1981 by a small group of winery owners, including Robert and Margrit Mondavi, Auction Napa Valley has become the world’s most celebrated charity wine event. Auction Napa Valley combines Napa Valley wine, the region’s iconic scenery, vintner hospitality, creative culinary expressions and […]

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    Sarl Fracture-Grenache-Vin De Pays Des Cotes Catalanes-France-2011-15.9% Alcohol-$30.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red with blackberry, plum, smoke and spice, a bit artificial.          WS-88          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.             AZ.AGR Sordo Giovanni-Barolo-Castiglione Falletto-Italy-2012-14.0% Alcohol-$23.99-A nose of some […]

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    La Rioja Alta, S.A.-Vina Arana-Reserva-Tempranillo-Mazuelo-Labastida-Spain-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of some fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red bland, with cherry, currant, coffee and white pepper on finish, just average.          NR          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.   Whitehall Lane Winery-Vintner’s Mark 3-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Napa Valley-California-2014-14.3% Alcohol-$18.96-A nose of dark […]

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    Browne Family Vineyards-Heritage-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Petite Sirah-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2016-13.9% Alcohol-$19.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and spices on long finish, a very good QPR.          NR          CR-90           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.     3 Badge Beverage […]

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                        Linne Calodo Cellars-Sticks And Stones-Grenache-Mourvedre-Syrah-Paso Robles-California-2011-15.3% Alcohol-$68.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A bold full bodied GSM, with black cherry, raspberry, cherry liquor, cola and spices on long finish.  A delicious wine.          RP-93          WS-88          CR-92          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.       Viluko […]

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