$15 to $30
Mar. 05, 2001:
CHATEAU REYNELLA Shiraz McLaren Vale Basket Pressed
(93 points, $29)
From Australia comes this crisp and juicy Shiraz, rich with fruit, bursting with flavor, offering a cascade of bright berry, guava, plum and anise, echoing with a distinctive black pepper note on the spicy finish. Fine-grained tannins don't get in the way
—Harvey Steiman
From Nicolas Catena comes this serious Malbec. Dense, with a brooding feel to the smoky currant, plum and spice flavors. Really packed with fruit, with ripe, thick tannins coming in on the finish. Just needs a little time to strut its stuff, but shows how
—James Molesworth
California's '97 Cabernet vintage is one of the best ever -- and here's another example of it. Ripe, rich and complex, with layers of coffee, currant, mineral, black cherry, sage and cedar, finishing with a long, intricate aftertaste. A great deal on a wi
—James Laube
France's Languedoc region enjoyed a terrific vintage in '98, and here's an outstanding red to prove it. A meaty red, showing ripe flavors and aromas of dark plum, cassis and blackberry, with exotic spicy and mineral elements. Dark chocolate, roasted plum
—Kim Marcus
Mourvèdre may not be a grape that is often found on its own, but track this down when you're ready for a change of pace. Flavors of roasted herbs, mint, black currants and plum are loaded with intensity. Chocolate notes and firm tannins carry through the
—James Laube
