This is the only US red wine to score 95 points Wine Advocate and sell for under $20 since 1993!!!

We’ve been huge supporters of Marietta for over a decade now, and their latest releases are off-the-charts good. Fortunately for Marietta, but unfortunately for us, the Wine Advocate finally got wind… and the ratings just released are insane. The thing is… the wines really are THAT good.

Thankfully, since we have been such great supporters, we were able to cut to the front of the line. Looking for that perfect grilling out red for this summer or the next 8-10 years? Load up now, I expect this one won’t last long!

Marietta Cellars Christo 2018
(label for illustration only)
Winery SRP $24

Super Sale $19.99
Buy six or more pay $17.99 - Beats Best US Price Online
95 pts Wine Advocate

Robert Parker opined on a previous vintage, "It’s a big boy, and that’s exactly the way they want it."

I cannot think of a better way to describe this. At 15.2% alc, and loaded with rich fruit, this is not for the faint of heart. This is full-throttle, hedonistic and, well, flat-out delicious! If you're into that sort of thing... which I'm well... yeah... I am!

Mostly Syrah, co-fermented with Viognier, along with a dallop of Grenache and Petite Sirah, you know you are in for a ride at first glance - nearly jet black in color, this is a monster. The aromas are so intense, you can taste them! Black cherry, blackberry, raspberries, blueberries, exotic spices... whew! Yet, this baby manages to be surprisingly light on its feet, thanks to fine acidity and soft tannins. Oh my... I have to run to the butcher now! I am craving some meat for the grill... or... hmmm... my famous lamb shank ragu... Truth be told, I don't really follow a recipe... mirepoix, red wine, San Marzano tomatoes and Veal Stock in roughly equal parts... cook till everything falls off the bone.  Puree the cooking liquid and reduce till it's thick and hearty. Season and boom. I serve with pappardelle... but, I really want to serve with coarse ground grits (aka polenta)... but my family fights me... Anyway, here's a recipe for you... click on the picture.

"The 2018 Christo is made up of 60% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 12% Petite Sirah and 4% Viognier. Vibrant ruby-purple in color, the nose offers pure scents of crushed red, black and blue berries, tobacco, violets, tar and smoked meats. The palate is full-bodied and packed full of perfectly ripe, juicy fruit, with a grainy frame and loads of uplift on the finish." WA

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