Tannin Wine

Bordeaux, France- Soft tannins and a rich, fruity, floral bouquet characterize this popular, easy-drinking Merlot featuring flavors of black cherry and plum. This wine comes from the Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux, which is known for its tremendous values.

Carneros, CA-The aromas are fresh and floral with red plum, black cherry blossom and hibiscus scents. The palate showcases a savory medley of Jamaica tea, dried berry, herb and spice flavors. This wine is bright, crisp and balanced with soft tannins and layers of textures.

Salta, Argentina - Intense ruby red with slight purple reflections. Aroma: An aromatic and fruity wine, with hints of the pepper that is characteristic of the region. Well-structured and full-bodied, with soft tannins and a toasted finish.

Mendoza, Argentina - Blending handpicked grapes from Valle de Uco and Maipu, this Malbec Reserva displays concentrated flavors of blackberries and ripe plums with a combination of violets and cherries. Oak aging gives this wine a long, complex finish with remarkable sweet tannins.

2nd Growth, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "A very powerful and structured Cos. It's full and layered, but not overpowering in terms of fruit. It's more about the abundant, very fine tannins. It's a classic wine with historical grip and power. Real Bordeaux..."

Napa Valley, California - Notes of dusted blackberries, plum, and cherry lead to a back-drift of toast and fleeting tobacco. Supple creamy tannins widen the dark fruit mid-palate, lending to a lifted and layered finish. This wine widens and rises in amplitude and velocity with elegance.

Piedmont, Italy - "Elegant wine with a nose of leafy lightness, watermelon, super restrained strawberries and sweet violets, as well as cherrystone and tangy mineral undertones. High-flying tannins dominate the palate, chiseled to perfection, with full body, density and extraction..."

Hungary -This wine is medium-bodied and smooth, with a well-balanced structure and along, pleasant finish. It has a bright, fruity character with hints of cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, and it is nicely balanced by the tannins and acidity of the Cabernet Franc.

Bordeaux Superieur, France - "Blackcurrant, plum, black-olive, dried-herb and walnut-husk aromas. Savory mushroom notes, too. It is medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins and crisp acidity. Fresh finish. Pretty wine for this appellation..."

Napa, California- It has a gorgeously deep ruby purple color, a sweet kiss of licorice and flavors of blackcurrants, black cherries, camphor and incense. The wine is fragrant, with supple tannins, an opulent lushness.

Napa Valley, California - Aromas of cocoa nibs, turmeric, suede and broken mixed berries perfume the wine, while notes of fresh, red currant and blackberry nuances combine for a bright acidity that is followed by a rounded texture and nicely structured yet plush tannins.

Fronsac, France - Elegant and harmonious, layered with ripe red berries, plum, and delicate floral hints, this wine flows across the palate with smooth tannins and balanced acidity. Subtle spice and earthy undertones add depth, leading to a long, refined finish.

Texas- Full bodied and rich, this excellent Cabernet Sauvignon benefits from fruit aromas that you smell and taste immediately. The smooth tannins allow this wine to be enjoyed on its own, or as a complement to a variety of meals.

California - Impresses with a deep purple color and crimson halo. Aromas of raspberry popsicle, cherry chapstick, fresh cranberries, and cinnamon leap out of the glass. A weekend barbecue wine, this Carignan is acid-driven with fine tannins and a marathon finish.

2nd Growth, Margaux, Bordeaux, France "... This deep purple-hued beauty offers up a sensational perfume of darker currants and cassis that gives way to more floral, spicy oak and graphite nuances with air. With flawless overall balance, ripe, velvety tannins, terrific purity..."

4th Growth, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France- "Aromas of blackberries, black olives, lead pencil and blueberries. Full-bodied with very velvety tannins. It’s big and rich for Margaux, but then it tightens at the finish. It will come around with bottle age. One for the cellar."

Chile - Intense ruby color, medium-full body, and intense aromas of cassis, ripe black fruit, spices, and menthol nuances. Oak aging adds resinous and vanilla notes. The palate shows a solid structure, vibrant acidity, and robust tannins, with flavors of cassis, licorice, and spices.

Spain - Rioja - Rich, but refined and layered nose that unwinds dark plums, dried strawberries, olives, cocoa beans and some savory Mediterranean spices. Medium-to full-bodied palate, framed by an abundance of powerful, fine tannins that give a grippy texture. Drink after 2024.

Tuscany, Italy- A superb blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot from this leading Tuscan estate in the esteemed Montepulciano zone. Roasted coffee, plum and spice lead to a soft but intense palate with very gentle, sikly tannins. A wonderful all purpose red for the dinner table.

2nd Growth, Margaux, Bordeaux, France - "Aromas of blackberries, black olives, lead pencil and blueberries. Full-bodied with very velvety tannins. It’s big and rich for Margaux, but then it tightens at the finish."

Napa, CA- A complex, seductive aroma of ripe blackberry and plum fruit is shaded by scents of coffee and sweet oak. Full-textured and lush, with rich plum, black fig and cocoa flavors supported by smooth tannins. From prime vineyard sites in the famed Oakville and Rutherford districts.

France - Bordeaux - Margaux - Subtle minty oak spices to the fresh blue and red fruit. Currants, fine herbs, graphite and chili chocolate. Tight, vertical tannins give more gravity and density to the otherwise medium-bodied palate. Juicy, fine-grained and quite long.

Veneto, Italy - The Vespa Rosso is rooted in Merlot, but with a healthy dose of the regions native Refosco, contributing a full body and powerful structure. its complex aromas feature blackberry and rose, hints of licorice and herbs, adorning the rich mouthfeel and elegant tannins.

Terra Alta, Spain- A fragrant nose of black cherry, cedar, sweet herbs and smoky undertones. There's plenty of red fruit followed by a silky texture and well-integrated tannins mixed with balsamic notes.