Summertime = the season for outside barbeques! We’re featuring five of Dave Sokolin’s favorite red wines that he’s barbequing with this summer. "When I barbeque, I look for something bold that can handle big fire and sauces from being on the grill. I also look for wines with style and subtleties that can shine through.” – Dave Sokolin
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2015 Xavier Chateaunuef du Pape Cuvee Anonyme (Rhone) – 2015 is considered a top vintage for Chateauneuf du Pape. Robert Parker Wine Advocate praised this vintage, stating, "As to the 2015s, this is a truly sensational vintage that should not be missed by any Rhone lover out there." This Chateauneuf is a massive 96 pointer that’s perfect chilled or room temperature for outdoor grilling. At only $47.95, it’s been called “a serious winner in the vintage” by wine critic Jeb Dunnuck.
2013 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) – Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s most well-known red wines and is also one of the best values you can find in the world of wine. If you’re looking for a wine that will over-deliver for the price, Brunello is your answer! 2013 was an A+ vintage for the region, so this is a wine you want to pay attention to. Fuligni is consistently amongst the top Brunello producers, and the ‘13 vintage is a mega scoring Brunello (97 VM) priced at only $64.95. This wine will leave you smiling and wanting to order more!
2017 Dominus Napanook Vineyard (California) – this is the second wine of the legendary Napa Valley icon, Dominus, and it’s incredible in this vintage. When you drink this wine, you get to experience the amazing pedigree of Dominus at 65% less. Priced at only $69.99, this 95 pointer is drinking well now and will take your barbeque to the next level.
2016 Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove (Tuscany) – you’ll fall head over heels for this under $50 Tuscan gem! This gorgeous wine is the second wine of the famous producer, Ornellaia, and it will give you a small glimpse into what the high end wine tastes like – all at a fraction of the price. The added bonus is that 2016 is a phenomenal vintage for Tuscany and could be its best vintage of all time. This wine will exceed your expectations for the price!
2010 Lascombes (Bordeaux) – Lascombes is a famed Margaux estate that has been revitalized and is now better than most vintages of Chateau Margaux from the '70s - '80s. This ten-year-old, back-vintage legend is just below first growth quality at a freakishly low price of only $115 bottle. 2010 Lascombes is a decade-old, pristine 96 RP Margaux from an A+ vintage. It’s actually one of the best Bordeaux deals available on the market right now. If you’re a Bordeaux lover, this wine comes highly recommended.
Cheers!