Weaving together the best grapes from some of the most storied winemaking regions in Napa Valley — Rutherford, St Helena, Calistoga — the Tapestry Reserve from Beaulieu is a virtual Northern California wine tasting vacation blended into a single bottle. It's a deep, layered, graceful red blend with classic Napa Cabernet at its core, a perfect homage to celebrating your first 5 years of blended family together — maybe a little Carole King on Spotify just to be meta.
Every wine lover needs bottles in their collection that are versatile and a pleasure to drink while you wait for your prime bottles to age to perfection. Chappellet's affordable red blend from the Pritchard Hill region of Napa Valley, legendary for Cab-based blends, is that bottle. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, it's a smooth, supple, textured red with a complex array of aromas and flavors that go perfectly with everything from Asian takeout to burgers and fries, classic roasted dishes and pasta to BBQ and stews.
You truly believe your partner is a perfect 10, and want to celebrate with a perfect consistently high scoring wine. The 2014 vintage of this flagship estate-grown wine from a visionary Napa Valley winery is a solid bet, both now and in 25 years. Legendary wine critic Robert Parker calls Insignia "one of the world's finest Cabernet-dominated blends," and it has arguably been the best Bordeaux blend on the market since its debut in 1974 with a legacy of exceptional, consistent quality year after year. A super impressive, expressive red with inky-purple color, deep berry flavors, and explosive intensity tamed by 24 months in 100% new oak.
Luna Nuda, or naked moon, is your new spirit animal in a bottle. Based on centuries of Italian winemaking heritage, this family-owned winery follows the waxing and waning of the moon to create grape greatness. This red blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and an indigenous grape, Lagrein. This full and dark red has deep cherry flavors with licorice and dried fruit.
Be a free spirit. Take the road less traveled and give this award-winning three-vineyard Bordeaux blend from Washington State a try. Named for the actual path that brought the first pioneer wagons across the Rocky Mountains and into the Pacific Northwest, Mullan Road is a coy homage to the Columbia River Valley's winemaking youth, its endless possibilities in the future, and its founders pride in staking a claim. The love child of native Washington State winemaker Aryn Morell and legendary Napa Valley veteran Dennis Cakebread, this red table wine will no doubt make a Walla Walla convert out of any red wine drinker, now or with age.
Wine critics can't help themselves from going ga-ga over this bottle of red, using all the same words to describe it as they would Mad Men's Joan Harris and her signature curves: voluptuous, seductive, lush, stunning now but even more gorgeous with age. Winemaker Jason Pahlmeyer himself said he designed his iconic Proprietary Red to be "a rich, powerful Napa Valley Bordeaux blend...that would drop wine lovers to their knees." This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec will certainly wow the pants off anyone you need to impress — or rekindle the romance on your 10-year anniversary.
This pocket sized can of red wine from The Drop combines Old Vine Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Sirah with a little spritz. It's perfect for a fireside gathering or tossing into your purse for an outdoor concert all cuddled up on a blanket. Each can equals 1.5 glasses of wine, no bottle service necessary.
You're free spirits who met at a live show or festival, and regularly make each other mixtapes — you even share a Spotify channel. Let your analog flag fly with this bohemian California red blend made by Zac Brown — yes, that one — who's just as passionate about California winemaking and bringing people together over food and music as he is about his band. Uncage this bottle, made in collaboration with nature- and music-loving winemaker John Killebrew, and dig in the crates for your favorite vinyl while cooking up something Pinteresting in the kitchen — by yourselves on date night in or with a bunch of friends over. This wine is a stunning value to stock by the case!