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September 2022 - Stellar Cellar Selection This month's Wine feature is Stellar Cellar Selection Wines Stellar Cellar Selection Reviews All $56 H/H Estates 2012 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Michael Andrews Reserve Red Blend Horse Heaven Hills A round, mature Gran-Reserva-Roija-like red that will be stellar with a meaty meal or on its own. $56 » Read Full Review $115 Lawer Estates 2018 Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon A serious Cabernet that showed up in an expensive suit ready for business. $115 » Read Full Review $22 Varvaglione 2019 Salice Salentino DOP A rich and brooding southern Italian wine that will pair well with tomato sauces, grilled lamb or beef. Awards: 2022 Best Regional Other Italian Red $22 » Read Full Review $24 Saracco 2020 Pinot Noir A very focused and fascinating PInot Noir with cool climate underpinnings; this wine will be a lovely surprise for the Pinot lover. $24 » Read Full Review $34 Villadoria 2018 Barbaresco DOCG A delicate, elegant and very good drinker now that will benefit from decanting and with cellar time should further integrate. $34 » Read Full Review $48 Villadoria 2018 Serralunga D'Alba Barolo DOCG A high tannin wine that would benefit from some cellar time, but an excellent pairing with beef tartar, tomato sauces, or grilled meats. $48 » Read Full Review $53 St. Andrews 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Powerful and brooding fruits balance with oak and structure; this is a wine that will drink better and better with time. $53 » Read Full Review $53 St. Andrews 2019 Shiraz A spicy, meaty Bench Mark Australian Shiraz with lots of crushed fruit; would be an excellent accompaniment for salumi or gamey meats. Awards: 2022 Best Shiraz $53 » Read Full Review $79 1849 Wine 2016 Declaration Cabernet Sauvignon Lush ripe fruit that will be sure to please; has the potential to get even more delicious and integrative with air time. $79 » Read Full Review $95 Second Line Wines 2019 Big Chief Cabernet Sauvignon An elegant and fulfilling wine that delivers everything one would expect from a St. Helena Cabernet. $95 » Read Full Review $299 Le Chemin Du Roi NV Champagne A rich and powerfully delicious Rose Champagne that hits all the high notes. $299 » Read Full Review $28 Papale 2019 Primitivo A balanced yet rich, delicious and versatile wine that will please any red wine drinker. Awards: 2022 Best Primitivo $28 » Read Full Review $29 Duck Hunter 2019 Pinot Noir A savory, finely balanced Pinot Noir well suited for sipping at the bar or seated at the dinner table. $29 » Read Full Review $29 Pampa 2019 Family Reserve Malbec A rich, well structured wine that paints a story and you can almost envision the Gauchos with their cattle. $29 » Read Full Review $35 Love, Oregon 2020 Pinot Noir A rich and dynamic Pinot Noir showing good fruit underneath the surface with some seriously good wine making technique on display. $35 » Read Full Review $42 Masterstroke 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon A serious, full-bodied Cabernet with enough fruit to be approachable now but will integrate and show better with age. $42 » Read Full Review $47 Crux Winery 2019 GSM Red Blend Russian River Valley A rich and spicy GSM with nice layers of herbal undertones and a fine, balanced mouthfeel. $47 » Read Full Review $85 Second Line Wines 2019 Celebration Cabernet Franc A powerful, concentrated Cabernet Franc with great varietal character and panache. $85 » Read Full Review $29 1849 Wine 2018 Iris Pinot Noir A flavor-packed and precisely balanced Pinot Noir for all occasions. $29 » Read Full Review $64 AvinoDos 2018 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Dark and rich with a lot of complex aromas and flavors followed by big and grippy tannins, this Cabernet is cellar worthy. $64 » Read Full Review $40 Rancho Coyote 2020 Play Bow Method Champenoise Sparkling Brut Rosé Pinot Noir A delicate sparkler with hints of red fruit and a breezy finish make this a perfect option to pour on bright summer days. $40 » Read Full Review $26 Sobon Estate 2020 ReZerve® Zinfandel This wine would be a great match for any BBQ; ripe, fruity and easy to drink. $26 » Read Full Review $42 Masterstroke 2020 Shiraz A savory and vivacious Shiraz that will pair with mains or a savory chocolate dessert course. $42 » Read Full Review $42 Masterstroke 2018 Cabernet Shiraz Red Blend Clare Valley An open fire, several pieces of beef, a couple bottles of this wine, and your planning is done. $42 » Read Full Review $55 City Winery 2017 Signature Series Cuvee Durant Pinot Noir A juicy, tasty, instantly appealing Pinot Noir that will be very versatile. $55 » Read Full Review $56 H/H Estates 2014 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Michael Andrews Reserve Red Blend Horse Heaven Hills A chewy, savory, woody red that will be great at the table with some Mediterranean dishes. $56 » Read Full Review $23 Sobon Estate 2020 Zinfandel A buoyant and convivial Zinfandel that will cover a lot of bases. $23 » Read Full Review $24 Jaraman 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Fruity and savory, this will be a hit at your next cookout. $24 » Read Full Review $25 Big Fire 2020 Pinot Noir Put this toe to toe with village level Bourgogne as your go-to house Pinot Noir. $25 » Read Full Review $40 Rancho Coyote 2020 Lucca's Vineyard Pinot Noir Juicy and approachable with excellent acid structure to pair with dinner courses; perhaps a venison roast. $40 » Read Full Review $42 Crux Winery 2018 Syrah A bright and chewy Syrah with an exotic herbal character that will be fun to pair foods with. $42 » Read Full Review $24 Jaraman 2020 Shiraz A big and bold barbecue wine. $24 » Read Full Review $25 Rancho Coyote 2021 Lucca's Vineyard Rosé Pinot Noir A serious and savory Rosé to serve with the amuse bouche at a multi course wine dinner. $25 » Read Full Review $36 1849 Wine 2017 Triumph Red Blend Sonoma County A juicy red blend with ripe fruit and nice structure that would make for a tasty BTG or table wine. $36 » Read Full Review $39 1849 Wine 2017 Anonymous Napa Valley An easy drinking and approachable everyday table red. $39 » Read Full Review $26 Basalt Cellars 2019 Dolcetto An exotic, somewhat elusive domestic Dolcetto with intrigue and suspense. $26 » Read Full Review $56 Coyote Canyon Winery 2014 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Big John Cab Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A very mature and brooding Cabernet for the table. $56 » Read Full Review $59 Florida Orange Groves Winery 2020 Barrel-Aged Guava Pink Guava Pleasant, fruity, and tropical; nothing too serious but a fun sipper. $59 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2022-10-06-Stellar-Cellar-Selection.aspx