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September 2024 - Stellar Cellar Selection

September 2024 - Stellar Cellar Selection
This month's Wine feature is Stellar Cellar Selection Wines

Stellar Cellar Selection Reviews

Wakefield 2021 St Andrews Shiraz
94 points
$50
Kind of extra but in the most delicious sort of way.
Wakefield 2023 Jaraman Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$22
A refreshing and bright Sauvignon Blanc that has a smooth finish; great for lunch or brunch.
Wakefield 2022 Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$22
Lovely, absolutely lovely; a BTG or stocked up at home, this is a wonderful everyday drinker.
St. Andrews 2023  Chardonnay
93 points
$32
An alternative for Village level Chablis that has seen light battonage and barrel-aging.
Wakefield 2021 St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$50
A touch oaky now but beautifully done and with a couple years of cellar aging to harmonize these bottles will be singing.
Wakefield 2023 Jaraman Chardonnay
92 points
$22
A pleasing alternative to a Macon with a bit more minerality; a beautiful wine that meets you in the middle.
Klipsun 2021 Estate Red Blend Red Varietal Blend
92 points
$63
A beautiful Cabernet blend with strategic use of Merlot for added plum fruit and Syrah for blackberries, structure, and a food friendly sprinkle of pepper.
Wakefield 2022 Jaraman Shiraz
91 points
$22
Well rounded with fruit and spice, this is a rich, opulent wine to pair with a proper feast.
Pedroncelli 2021 Courage Faloni Vineyard Zinfandel
91 points
$48
A red fruit driven Zin, approachable and in its prime, with lots of food pairing potential.
Wild Sun Winery 2022 Tempestuous Red Blend American
91 points
$60
A hearty and rich blend for pairing with a winter roast.
Mira Winery 2021 Estate Cab Franc Cabernet Franc
91 points
$95
A big and barrel forward Cab Franc with an herbal quality that maintains its structure; will be great with grilled or roasted meats.
Mira Winery 2021 Jimmy Ds Red Blend Napa Valley
90 points
$65
The ripe fruit on the nose pulls you in and the bright acidity keeps you coming back for more; a great example of a food friendly red blend from Napa Valley.
Mira Winery 2021 Estate Petit Verdot
90 points
$95
Mouth coating and lush, densely fruited, smooth and savory; a well executed single varietal Petit Verdot.
Miguel Caratachea 2019 Venerable Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$279
Dense and concentrated fruit with a healthy dose of oak, this is going to need some time in the cellar to resolve but patience will pay off.
Thistledown 2022 Silken Beastie Shiraz
88 points
$21
A big and bold Shiraz for grilled lamb, burgers, and bbq.
Wakefield 2024 St Andrews Riesling
88 points
$32
Citrus and minerally in a very demure, very mindful styling that is restrained on all of the customary Riesling aromatic flash.
Wild Sun Winery 2021 Crying Stone Cuvée Blanc Reserve American
88 points
$45
Pleasantly round and creamy with apple pastry aromas.
Wild Sun Winery 2021 Tempestuous Red Blend American
88 points
$60
A savory red blend with a nice balance of fruit; would enjoy with some braised boar in a red sauce.
Wild Sun Winery 2022  Norton
87 points
$36
A rich Norton forward blend for STL steakhouses.
Monte De Oro 2019 Simplexity Red Meritage Temecula Valley
87 points
$43
A rich and very ripe blend of Bordeaux grapes that will appeal to fruit forward palates.
Wild Sun Winery 2022  Petite Sirah
87 points
$77
A fruity red wine with a tannic backbone; great for marinades and reductions.
Wild Sun Winery NV 4th Release Icarus Tawny Dessert Wine Missouri
86 points
$75
An interesting flavor that is sweet, rich, and nutty.
Everly Farms Winery 2019 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$34
A Cabernet of various ripeness levels; tasty and will be good as a standard BTG.
Wild Sun Winery 2018 5th Release Eclipse Dessert Wine Missouri
84 points
$50
A rich, fruity, and chocolatey fortified wine somewhere between a ruby and tawny Port.
Wild Sun Winery 2016 3rd Release Eclipse Dessert Wine Domestic Port-Style Wine
84 points
$50
A dense rich dessert wine with notes of cherry, raspberry and chocolate.
Maine Midnight 2022  Domestic Port-Style Wine
80 points
$39
An extremely extracted port to enjoy with cheese.
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