90+ Point Wines:

The 2022 Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard is a stellar wine. Even in 2022, all the personality of this site comes through. Crushed rocks, mint, white flowers, white pepper and lemon peel are some of the many notes that grace this... Read More

The 2019 Pasos de San Martín was produced with Garnacha from the cooler zone of San Martín de Unx in Navarra where they have 11 hectares of 40-year-old vines on a southeast exposure where the soils are rich in limestone... Read More

A surprisingly light body envelops luscious, ripe golden apple and Bosc pear flavors in this broad, generous and buttery wine. It brings a suave spiciness to the palate, with toasty, nutty accents that linger on the finish. Impress... Read More

Elegant and approachable, offering aromas of violet and balsam that pave the way for a juicy, well-spiced core of huckleberry and black raspberry that lingers nicely.

A bright and vivid VN with cherry, violet and hibiscus aromas and hints of peach and lemon that follow through to a medium body. There are fine and integrated tannins and a vivid finish with lots of energy.

Vibrant and expressive, with dried pineapple, honeysuckle and mango flavors at the core and mouthwatering acidity. Delivers details of candied ginger, lemon curd and orange blossoms that expand on the intense finish. Drink now.... Read More

Bright red fruits and floral notes. In the mouth, a medium weight texture delivers a mixture of mostly red berry notes, accompanied by some earthier forest floor and red tea notes. The finish accentuates the long flavors with... Read More

Deep ruby in color when young, turning garnet with ageing. Intense and complex bouquet with hint of plum. The flavor is round, nicely tannic, balanced, intense and persistent.
Food pairings: grilled meats, pasta dishes, aged cheeses.... Read More

Notes of waxed lemon, peach skin and beeswax with some walnut and earthy undertones. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and oily with a polished, slightly salty center palate. Hints of pine resin. Creamy finish. A blend of chardonnay,... Read More

Dried apple and pineapple with hints of coconut, steel and some flint. Full-bodied and tight with intensity and power. This will open nicely with bottle age. Try after 2022.

The 2022 Pinot Noir The Beaux Frères Vineyard has dynamic aromas that segue from charcuterie and flint to roasted cranberries, forest floor and spice. The medium-bodied palate has pleasantly broody, meaty flavors structured... Read More

The 2021 Pinot Noir The Belles Soeurs opens from bright orange peel to a deeper core of pomegranate, raspberry, dried earth and botanicals, really blossoming as it spends time in the glass and from day to day after the bottle... Read More

This wine always overdelivers, and this vintage's blend of 50% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre and 5% Counoise continues the tradition. Aromas of baked berry, cinnamon, mace and wood on the nose land with lively energy... Read More

Vibrant, jammy, yet refined, with deep and polished notes of black raspberry, orange peel, espresso and smoked pepper. Builds richness and structure toward medium-grained tannins. Zinfandel, Grenache, Mataro, Syrah, Petit Sirah,... Read More

Brooding and deeply structured, this retains a sense of focus and vibrancy, with flavors of wild berries, clove, savory anise and green peppercorn that build tension and zestiness toward medium-grained tannins. Zinfandel, Carignan... Read More

The 2020 Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard is a standout. Readers who want to understand why Monte Rosso is such a special site will find that here. Soaring aromatics, strikingly pure fruit and refined tannins are all signatures... Read More

Beautiful, pure and focused fruit flavors distinguish this elegant, well-balanced wine. Tart cherries, black cherries, blueberries and black tea nuances seem primed for further complexity over time. A lithe structure of fruit... Read More

The dense nose on this wine offers ripe aromas of boysenberry, elderberry, root beer and cola. The palate is quite thick and extremely bold, pairing baked blackberry with coffee cake and cinnamon cookie flavors.

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon BenMarco from Los Árboles, Uco Valley was aged for 11 months in French barrels. A dark garnet red in the glass. The expressive aromas feature redcurrant, herbs, paprika and gentle roasted red... Read More

Incredibly focused nose with plenty of racy red fruit and some blueberries. Spices and brambly, too. Quite precise with a medium to full body and a linear, persistent finish. Fine-grained tannins are in tune with its energy, delivering... Read More

Generous yet silky in texture and refined, with lilting raspberry and guava flavors that are accented by fresh violet, orange peel and dusky spice notes as this gathers richness on the lively finish. Drink now through 2033.... Read More

I think this is first time we've rated a Knights Valley Reserve ahead of the Private Reserve. Selected from rockier bits of the vineyards, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Knights Valley features aromas of black cherries... Read More

The 2022 Chardonnay Luminus is a rich, dynamic white. Orchard fruit, white flowers, mint and a kiss of French oak are front and center. There’s terrific texture and depth. Lifted floral overtones add character to the finish.... Read More

Aromas of lemon peel, lime leaves, grapefruit, Asian pears and talcum powder. The palate is light-bodied with pure and focused acidity and a tense mouthfeel that gives a generous and tightly wound finish. Delicious. Drink or hold.... Read More

Plenty of complexity inherent here. The palate is elegant, yet flavour-packed, delivering punchy, mouth-watering summer berries and plums. Drink over the next decade.Winery.