Red Wine

Ao Yun “Shangri-La” 2014

High-mountain Cabernet with altitude in its bones: Ao Yun 2014 lifts dense black fruit on a cool herbal current, tannins fine as silk-road dust, and a finish that hangs like twilight over the Meili range.

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2021 Chateau Mont-Thabor Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Old-vine Grenache in a classic key: Mont-Thabor 2021 layers black-cherry and blackberry depth with cigar-box spice and a faint smoky line, then finishes long and tidy. It’s poised rather than showy—CdP clarity with a quiet streak of power.

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2019 Melville Estate Syrah: A Sta. Rita Hills Standout

The 2019 Melville Estate Syrah is a striking example of cool-climate Syrah from California’s Sta. Rita Hills. With layers of black pepper, dark berries, and a touch of smoky intrigue, this wine balances power and finesse. It’s structured, aromatic, and built to age, making it a compelling choice for Syrah

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2020 Hidden Asset Red Blend, Santa Barbara County

The 2020 Hidden Asset from Santa Barbara County is a full-bodied red blend that showcases black fruit, spice, and savory complexity. Aged in French oak for 16 months, it brings structure and depth without veering into excess. Approachable now, it’s built to evolve through 2035.

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