Rhône-Inspired Global Reds ft. Châteauneuf-du-Pape and $622 Côte Rôtie!

Awarded 94 points by James Suckling. The 2022 Andrew Murray Roasted Slope Syrah is dark and brooding, with black cherry, mixed berry pie, cocoa, black pepper and espresso. Toasted French oak, roasted tomato, white flowers, honey and peach add contrast, while ripe tannins and natural acidity shape a velvety, long finish.

Bushong’s 2022 Physical Sound blends Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Tannat from four Central Coast vineyards. Grilled plum, pomegranate and crushed strawberry meet lavender and baking spice in a vivid red.

95pt - James Suckling. Keller Estate's 2022 Rotie layers dark cherry, apricot, cured meat and cedar with savory herbs, fine tannins and bright acidity.

93pt - Wine Enthusiast. Blueberry, elderberry and violet give this Syrah a lavish aromatic opening. From the mountaintop Coastview Vineyard, it includes Grenache and flows easily across the palate with acai and black pepper.

King Estate GSM blends ripe red and black fruit with garrigue, pepper and earthy spice, carried by fresh acidity and structured tannins.

Domaine de Fontavin's 2023 Trilogies opens with candied red fruit and sweet spice. Ripe strawberry and vanilla fill a broad, opulent palate, while a firm structure gives this Grenache-led red its generous weight.

93pt - La RVF. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers ripe fruit with floral and spice notes. The palate is velvety and seamless, with well-integrated tannins; black fruit, violet and garrigue extend the aromas.

96pt - Wine Enthusiast. Blackberry, coffee cream and charred meat aromas introduce a powerful Syrah. Firm tannins support dark fruit, sagebrush, peppercorn and coffee bean flavors, which lead into a distinctly gamy finish.

Law Estate Audacious offers layered fruit, savory spice and mineral detail with balanced acidity, polished texture and a composed finish.

Delas Domaine des Grands Chemins Crozes-Hermitage AOC blends ripe red and black fruit with garrigue, pepper and earthy spice, carried by fresh acidity and structured tannins.

96pt - Wine Advocate. Black cherry, spiced plum, graphite and dried herbs unfold over earthy, stony aromas. Fresh acidity shapes the medium- to full-bodied palate, with potpourri and mushroom lingering on a long, spicy finish.

Hamel Family Grenache is bright with red strawberry and raspberry, carried by juicy acidity and a smooth, refreshing finish.

94pt - Wine Spectator. Les Clavelles shows blackcurrant, cherry jam, peony and licorice, with Mediterranean herbs. This single-parcel Grenache balances power and elegance, finishing long on expressive fruit.

97pt - Jeb Dunnuck. La Combe des Fous offers black raspberry, spring flowers, pepper and savory meat notes. Its layered, medium- to full-bodied palate has ripe, integrated tannins and a long, powerful finish.