wineLX: Wine Luxury

                          Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Syrah-Moritz-Australia-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color.  A full bodied and powerful Syrah, with blackberry, blueberry pie, silky, licorice and spices on long finish.  A great example of how good Ausi Syrah is when done right.          RP-91          CR-90          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork […]

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De Novo Wines-Reserve-aCure eState Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Alexander Valley-California-2015-13.2% Alcohol-$28.17-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, vanilla and spice on finish, good not great.          NR          CR-89         Good with steak, chicken, pasta. 3 Badge Beverage-Gehricke-Zinfandel-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2021-14.9% Alcohol-$21.99-A nose of some dark […]

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Dear Friends, Our Lot 867 2019 Napa Valley Zinfandel is a gem of a red that has multiple facets contributing to its premium pedigree and delicious flair. First, there’s Lot 867’s impeccable sourcing. A key component of this red comes from a tiny, family-owned, ten-acre plot situated on Napa Valley’s coveted Rutherford Bench, with fruit […]

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Raymond Vineyards-Reserve Selection-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$25.39-A nose of rich dark fruits, dark garnet in color.   A full bodied and smooth Napa Cab, with blackberry, and black cherry, currants, chocolate spice finish.   A  good and classic Cab.           RP-92          WS-91          CR-90           Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                     Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 660-Cabernet Sauvignon-Red […]

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WINE SPECTATOR GIVES THE $29 DIAL TONE PINOT NOIR 91 POINTS! Receive a Discount on This Wine By Ordering Below Just a few minutes ago, Wine Spectator reviewed the 2021 Dial Tone Pinot Noir and gave it 91 Points! Here’s what they had to say: Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County Dial Tone 2021 Score: 91 […]

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                               Epoch Estate Wines-Estate-Syrah-Mourdedre-Grenache-Tempranillo-Paderewski Vineyard-Catapult Vineyard-Paso Robles-California-2014-15.6% Alcohol-$50.00-A nose of of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Rhone blend, with blueberry, plum, vanilla cola, long spiced finish, was very good.          RP-92          WS-89          WE-92          CR-92          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                 Jack Tar Cellars-The Devil To […]

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Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 791-Meritage-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Malbec-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2017-14.0% Alcohol-$17.50-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, black cherry, blackberry and spice on finish, a good value.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.                Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$68.00-A bold nose of dark fruit […]

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                       Bodegas Palacio S.A.-Cosme Palacio-Reserva-Tempranillo-Old Vine-Rioja-Spain-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$27.95-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, vanilla and spice on long finish, was very good.          NR           CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                                      Behrens Family Winery-Sainte Fumee-Syrah-Grenache-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-California-2015-15.2% Alcohol-$65.00-A nose […]

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SHIPPING DISCOUNTS ON ORDERS OVER $200 Although Winter is clinging on through a series of bizarre storms here in California, the signs of the imminent change of the seasons are unmistakable. The valley floors are carpeted by a blaze of mustard flowers, and the afternoon sun breaking through the clouds is warm and strong. Spring […]

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"The Next Great Fortune Corkie Quote" Each bottle of Fantesca wine has a few words of wisdom inscribed on its cork, which we affectionately refer to as “Fortune Corkies.” This tradition has become a staple in Fantesca’s rich history and serves as a way to celebrate friends and family of Fantesca.  We invite you to […]

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