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September 2022 - Stellar Cellar Selection

September 2022 - Stellar Cellar Selection
This month's Wine feature is Stellar Cellar Selection Wines

Stellar Cellar Selection Reviews

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