Sheila's Picks
Top Ten Wines February 2019
These wines have been hand-selected by our wine buyer, Sheila Carey. They are in no particular order.
2016 Cline Cellars Cashmere Black – Rated 91 points Blue Reviews. Dark ruby color; refined and dense with rich blackberry and spice. A balanced and luscious blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Mouvedre, and Carignane, $15.99.
2017 Digression Provence Rose – Staff Comments: Incredibly elegant and tasty! A beautiful blend of Syrah, Grenache and cinsault. Dry and crisp with apple blossoms and a bouquet of rhubarb crumble. Layers of finesse and silk; Bing cherries, fresh raspberry sherbet with a blood orange- jasmine finish! Serve this with honey glazed salmon or lobster rolls. An Argonaut Select Product, $35.99.
2013 Mendoza Vineyards Grand Reserve Malbec – Rated 95 points Decanter - Magnificent nose with an impressive array of violets, potpourri, plums, blueberries, black peppercorn, tobacco and cedar wood aromas. Fleshy, weighty and round with a great acidity, an elegant velvety texture and a very long finish. Brilliantly crafted, superb. An Argonaut Select Product, $15.99.
2016 Prophecy Pinot Noir - Prophecy Pinot Noir showcases the best of California. Upon the first swirl, this Pinot Noir delights the senses with a bouquet of toasted oak and ripe raspberry. Plush and smooth, the mouthfeel is round and filled with luscious layers of red cherry and strawberry that are complemented by notes of brown spice, $10.99.
2015 Bel Air Haut Medoc - Staff Comments – A stunning blend of Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from France. The nose has violets and fresh cranberries. This was a fantastic surprise! Elegant and refined. Blackberries, white pepper, cedar chips, mulberries, and a tinge of mocha made this spectacular! Pair this with Coq au vin, turkey pot pies, or a French Raclette. An Argonaut Select Product, $12.99.
2016 Fisch Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Staff Comments: From Napa Valley and stellar! Layers and layers of goodness; chocolate covered cherries, a touch of oak, blackberry compote; followed by blackberries and espresso. This wine is rich and decadent! Not for the faint of heart. Serve this with a Colorado Angus filet or a rack of ribs. You'll love the toffee – almond bark finish! An Argonaut Select Product, $17.99.
2016 Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir – Rated 90 points Wine Spectator. Creamy oak is the salient feature in this appealing effort, marked by snappy wild berry, raspberry, gravelly earth and vanilla flavors. Drink now through 2025, $50.99.
2014 Salcis Roble Ribera del Duero – Staff Comments: From the Ribera del Duero in Spain and just elegant! A beautiful garnet color with aromas of dried cranberries and Gala Apples. This is medium bodied with super soft tannins. Chocolate wafers, raspberry chutney with an almond bark stewed plum finish. Very limited! Pair this with baked brie and Spanish tapas. An Argonaut Select Product, $13.99.
2014 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre - Rated 93 points Wine Review Online. One of the most reliable producers in Italy's Veneto region, Allegrini utilizes the indigenous Corvina and Rondinella for this blend, with a touch of Sangiovese, which isn't common in the region because it is difficult to ripen in cooler climates. No problem with this vintage. It delivers layers of ripe red and black fruits and a silky texture on the palate with a touch of spice on the finish, $19.99.
2015 Voluptuoso Malbec - Staff Comments: From Mendoza Argentina. Ruby red with violet reflections. Aromas of black cherry, hints of smoke and anise. This is both for old and new world wine drinkers! Dusted cocoa, cigar box baked plums, spicy almonds and chocolate cherries. Smooth and medium bodied. This would pair beautifully with a seared skirt steak with a chimichurri sauce, Machego cheese or a olive tapenade or perfect with a bacon blue cheeseburger. Also, the perfect pair with tacos. This wine is a great value and a true expression of Argentina's Malbec! An Argonaut Select Product, $7.99.