Deep ruby in the glass, this wine has brambly berry and summer farm stand aromas. Black currant, elderberry, green bell pepper, black truffle and mint tea flavors are set into sturdy tannins that remain on the tongue and gums long after the last sip. Palm Bay International. —M.D.
Dark ruby to the eye, this wine has a nose of fruits of the wood, smoked meat and thyme. It is bright at first sip. Flavors of cranberry and pomegranate are joined by firm tannins and notes of dark chocolate and roasted almond. There is a touch of violet on the long finish. Kosher. Palm Bay International. —M.D.
Red violet in the glass, this wine offers a bouquet of raspberry and sage. It is easy drinking, despite sturdy tannins, and features flavors of cherry, cranberry and tomato leaf that round off the bright finish.
PlatinumThis deep ruby wine offers a bouquet of blackberry, cassis and a slight touch of bell pepper. The full palate is bolstered by opulent tannins, offering flavors of black cherry, black currant and vanilla, with fennel, black pepper and a hint of spice on the finish. Kosher.
PlatinumWith 16 months in French oak, this is a big wine with big flavors. Fleshy black plums guts, black cherry, crushed African violet petals and a touch of tobacco appear in the bouquet, while cherry pit, pepper and cigar spice fill otu the palate. Medium weight and lush in the mouth with solid tannins and acidity, this is a good choice now with strong meat dishes or a candidate to hold onto for a couple more years.
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve David Vineyard was aged for 18 months in French barriques (40% new) and comes in at 13.5% alcohol. This is along the same lines as the Merlot, but with more power (not unusual) and a surprisingly crisp edge. A touch herbal, this is modest in the mid-palate, the tannins overshadowing the fruit just now.
Dense and supple, this wears its Mediterranean origins in plummy richness and sappy herbal notes, all while keeping to a firm, savory profile. This tight tannins give it meaty texture, while notes of earth and spice meld into smokiness oak.
PlatinumTightly wound and tart with black plum, anise, earth and olive along with toasty oak notes. Certified Kosher.
PlatinumInky red-violet to the eye, this wine has an intense nose of blackberry, toast and chocolate. Tannins are strong yet well matched by rich flavors of strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, smoke, orange zest and violet. It is full figured on the palate, with a smooth yet zesty finish. Kosher.
PlatinumFragrances of wild berries, bramble and honeysuckle pave the way for flavors of cherry cola, toffee and tangerine zest. This is soft and round in the mouth, with tannins that are almost imperceptible at first yet last through the finish, hand-in-hand with remarkably bright acidity.
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