Al Shikoh

9.6

dark violet/black; blackberry, black cherry, mint, vanilla, dark chocolate graphite; intense flavor, red and black fruit, minerality; full bodied, chunky tannins, 15.2% ABV; sourced from Harbison’s Estate Vineyard in Oakville, 5+ acres of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; $295 — a day ago

Al Shikoh

9.3

opaque ruby violet; blackberry, licorice, graphite, camphor, mint, vanilla, hints of smoke; classically styled, medium+ acid, fine grained tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Malbec, majority from the eastern parcels of the Eisele Vineyard, farmed organically and biodynamically, 2nd wine to the Eisele Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 1st vintage under Pinault rather than Araujo ownership — 8 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.3

vivid, medium ruby with amber rim; red cherry, damp earth, caramel, cloves; intense flavors, red cherry, cranberry, medium finish; light-medium body, medium+ tannins, fine grained tannin, 12.59% ABV; partnership between winemaker Gavin Chanin and Durell Vineyard owner Bill Price, spends 15 months in 36% new French oak; $60 — 9 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.1

medium ruby; red cherry, damp earth, spice; cherry, raspberry,silky tannin, 14.3% ABV; 18 months in 59% new French oak, sourced from Two Barns Vineyard, 38 acres planted in 2000 to Dijon, Pommard and Wädenswil clones; $95 — 3 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.4

inky purple; blackberry jam, cassis, violets, mint, vanilla; very dense dark fruit, good persistence; full bodied, medium+ acid, tannins are slightly grainy, 14.6% ABV; sourced from one of the choicest areas in Larkmead Vineyard, aged 20 months in 80% new French oak; $95 — 7 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.0

Al had this 11 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.1

Al had this 11 days ago

Al Shikoh

8.8

medium ruby, tawny rim; dried cherries, dried flowers, tobacco, old leather, vanilla; dried red fruit, a bit if heat; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine tannins, 14% ABV; blend of 84% Tempranillo, 13% Graciano, and 3% Mazuelo — 6 days ago

Al Shikoh

8.7

medium golden yellow; honey, pear, bruised Golden Delicious apple; medium body, dry, medium acidity, 12.5% ABV; blend of indigenous grapes with 40% Antão Vaz, 40% Roupeiro, 20% Arinto, gently whole cluster pressed, spontaneously fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeast; partnership between young, dynamic Portuguese winemaker António Maçanita and British-born viticulturist David Booth; nice value, drinks a bit like aged Chard; $18 — 8 days ago

Al Shikoh

8.9

bubblegum pink; strawberry, bubblegum, wildflowers; juicy, cherry, watermelon, finishes with a bit of phenolic bitterness; light bodied, dry, crisp acidity, 13% ABV; made from Dolcetto sourced from San Luigi Vineyard & Nebbiolo from Galli Vineyard in the Langhe, spontaneously fermented, aged 6-8 months in stainless steel, organic, vegan; 1L, $21 — 9 days ago