Gary Vaynerchuk is always on the lookout for wines that "Bring the Thunder," over-achieving for their price. This is why we're spotlighting the 2006 La Reserve wines from Bordeaux! Gary had the chance to do a very special project in conjunction with some of the top estates in Bordeaux. These exclusive La Reserve cuvees were blended by Gary when he visited some of Bordeaux's top estates. Also check out our two spotlight wines and the Top 10 Reds!
Spotlight on: 2006 Bordeaux
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95 Points - Gary Vaynerchuk
"Chateau Balthus is a stunning project from Yves Vatelot (owner of Chateau Reignac) is now in it's 5th vintage, and has gotten better every vintage. The inaugural release of the La Reserve b... (
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94 Points - Gary Vaynerchuk
"This is the first vintage in which renowned winemaker Stephan Derenoncourt had total control of the production of the winery. If you thought previous vintages were great, you are in for a s... (
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Wine Library's Top Ten Best Reds!
#1
90-92 Pt 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Under $30!
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90-92 Points - Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)
"The 2007 certainly looks to be a beauty. Deep plum/ruby to the edge, with a sweet kirsch liqueur-scented nose intermixed with some sandy, loamy soil notes and a bit of pepper and spice, thi... (
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#2
90 Pt Spicy Zinfandel
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90 Points - Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)
"Even better is the 2006 Zinfandel La Promessa, which offers loads of peppery, black cherry, and kirsch fruit, a dense, full-bodied mouthfeel, and a heady finish. This Zinfandel is best drun... (
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#3
90 Pt Priorat Under $20
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90 Points - Jay Miller - The Wine Advocate
90+ Points! "The 2005 Vega Escal is a blend of 60% Carinena, 30% Garnacha, and 10% Syrah aged for six months in French and American oak. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up a spicy bouquet o... (
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#4
Rich Rioja with Three 90 Pt Scores For $15!
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90 Points - Wine Spectator
"Fresh, firm and long. This balanced red offers crisp cherry, cola, vanilla, tobacco and fresh herb flavors, supported by well-integrated tannins that give way to a spicy, floral finish. Dri... (
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#5
92 Pt Rich Merlot from Italy
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92 Points - Wine Spectator
"Very pretty mineral, blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with ultrafine tannins and a gorgeous finish. Merlot. Best from 2008 through 2014... (
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#6
90 Pt Bold Italian Primitivo Under $15
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90 Points - Antonio Galloni (The Wine Advocate)
"The 2005 Primitivo from Botromagno reveals a plump, super-ripe personality loaded with smoke, dark cherries, earthiness, and leather. It offers notable complexity at this level. This wine w... (
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#7
90 Pt Portuguese Stunner
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90 Points - Wine Spectator
"Elegant and creamy-tasting, with bright, well-defined flavors of raspberry, red plum and cinnamon. Finishes with mocha and silky tannins. Needs some cellar time to flesh out more. Touriga N... (
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#8
90 Pt Brunello Under $30
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90 Points - Wine Spectator
"Has cedar and blackberry aromas, with hints of vanilla bean. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Needs a little bottle age to come together properly. Very well done... (
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#9
90 Pt Rich Shiraz For $15
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90 Points - Wine Spectator
"Ripe, focused and distinctive for its juicy blackberry, currant and cedary spice flavors, which are nicely framed by fine-grained oak, hinting at earthy notes as the finish lingers impressi... (
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#10
90 Pt Easy Drinking Spanish Red
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90 Points - Josh Raynolds - International Wine Cellar
"Dark purple. Cassis and dark cherry on the nose, with smoked meat and black cardamom adding depth and a serious mien. A weighty, structured blend with sweet dark berry compote flavors and s... (
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