The Best Reds At Wine Library!

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!

Wine Library's Spotlight:

Spotlight on: 2006 Bordeaux

Chateau Balthus La Reserve 2006

Bottle Price:	$99.99
On SALE:	$74.98
Case Price:	$899.76

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... (more)

Chateau Branon La Reserve. 2006

Bottle Price:	$77.98
On SALE:	$59.98
Case Price:	$719.76

93-95 Points - Gary Vaynerchuk

"This no-holds-barred project is the brain child of Helene Garcin (Clos L'Eglise, Pomerol) and Dr Alain Raynaud (Quinault L'enclos, St. Emilion). The final blend was selected by Gary Vaynerc... (more)

Wine Library's Top Ten Best Reds!

#1

90 Pt Complex Zinfandel for Thanksgiving Under $30

Sbragia Promessa Zinfandel 2006

Bottle Price:	$42.99
On SALE:	$29.98
Case Price:	$359.76

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... (more)

#2

90 Pt Pinot Noir for Thanksgiving For $12

Terranoble Pinot Noir Reserva 2008

Bottle Price:	$14.99
On SALE:	$11.98
Case Price:	$143.76

90 Points - Jay Miller - The Wine Advocate

Our Pinot Noir Top Pick for Thanksgiving

"The red wines begin with the 2008 Pinot Noir Reserva. Smoke, coffee bean, black cherry, and black raspberry aromatics lead to a ri... (more)

#3

90 Pt Zinfandel for Thanksgiving Under $20!

Neyers Zinfandel Pato Ranch 2006

Bottle Price:	$26.98
On SALE:	$17.98
Case Price:	$215.76

90 Points - Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)

Our Zinfandel Top Pick for Thanksgiving

"As for the 2006 Zinfandel Pato Vineyard, this wine has a dark ruby color as well, with hints of bay leaf, tobacco, loamy soil notes... (more)

#4

90 Pt Delicious Spanish Blend

Escoces Volante Papa Luna 2006

Bottle Price:	$19.98
On SALE:	$14.98
Case Price:	$179.76

90 Points - Jay Miller - The Wine Advocate

"The 2006 Papa Luna is a blend of 70% old-vine Garnacha, 25% Syrah, and 5% Monastrell and Mazuelo aged for 5 months in French and American oak. Dark ruby/purple-colored, it offers up an attr... (more)

#5

Incredible Malbec for $20

Altitude 1050 Malbec 2005

Bottle Price:	$27.99
On SALE:	$19.98
Case Price:	$239.76

90-91 Points - Gary Vaynerchuk

"The 2005 Altitude is a spectacular and ripe wine that boasts a ripe red fruit elegance and a nice, rounded finish. What most excites me about this wine is that the body is medium to full an... (more)

#6

90 Pt Complex Primitivo for Thanksgiving Under $15

Botromagno Primitivo 2005

Bottle Price:	$17.99
On SALE:	$13.99
Case Price:	$167.88

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... (more)

#7

Complex Syrah from Northern Rhone Under $20

Francois Villard Syrah 2007

Bottle Price:	$29.98
On SALE:	$19.98
Case Price:	$239.76

Tasting notes

The Collines Rhodanienne VdP is a term used voluntarily by growers in the Nothern Cotes du Rhone to produce a differing criteria of the AOC. In Francois instance, this wine comes from viney... (more)

#8

Delicious Cotes du Rhone for $12

Patrick Lesec Bouquet Cotes Du Rhone 2005

Bottle Price:	$16.99
On SALE:	$11.98
Case Price:	$143.76

89 Points - Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)

"A terrific offering is his 2005 Cotes du Rhone Bouquet. Much of this comes from old vine Grenache from the village of Rasteau. It shows a nice roasted herb, scorched earth, and chocolatey c... (more)

#9

91 Pt Sangiovese for Thanksgiving Under $20!

Vigna Vecchia Raddese 2001

Bottle Price:	$25.98
On SALE:	$19.98
Case Price:	$239.76

91 Points - Wine Spectator

Our Sangiovese Top Pick for Thanksgiving

"A silky and refined red with currants and berries on the palate and nose. Full-bodied, with refined tannins and a long finish. Ver... (more)

#10

91 Pt Rioja for $13

Vinos Sin Ley Gra 2 2007

Bottle Price:	$16.99
On SALE:	$12.98
Case Price:	$155.76

91 Points - Jay Miller - The Wine Advocate

"The final wine is from Rioja-Baja. The 2007 GRA2 is 100% Graciano, normally a blending grape occasionally making an appearance in wines from Rioja. Purple-colored, it offers a room-filling ... (more)