90+ Point Wines:

Rich, powerful and well-structured, with lemon drop accents to the dried apple and pear tart flavors that show plenty of toasty accents. The creamy finish is boosted by rich acidity. Drink now through 2026. 18,375 cases made.... Read More

Immediate aromas of this wine suggest berries right off the bush—raspberry, boysenberry, cranberry. The palate offers a fine-grained, sandy tannic texture and an energetic acidity that elevates those fresh fruit components.... Read More

This wine shows deep ruby in hue with a bouquet of crushed violets, red currant, and black plum. A bounty of concentrated black fruits is featured on the palate, accompanied by dried herbs and cacao. Structured tannins provide... Read More

Seamless and polished, with succulent notes of apricot, peaches, mango and Meyer lemon, plus a touch of Honeycrisp apple at the core. Accents of orange blossom, cardamom and nutmeg linger on the long, expressive finish.... Read More

The 2022 Pinot Noir, made entirely with estate fruit, calls you into the glass with perfumed cranberry and pomegranate, accents of sweet baking spices, autumn leaves and generous floral tones. The light-bodied palate offers a... Read More

The 2022 Pinot Noir has a slowly blossoming perfume of raspberry, pomegranate and blackberry with notes of licorice, rooibos tea and forest floor. The light-bodied palate is supple and juicy with crunchy red fruit and a long,... Read More

Jaboulet's Parallele 45 Côtes du Rhône 2021 is a vibrant expression of the Rhône Valley. This Grenache-Syrah blend bursts with flavors of red fruit, spice, and garrigue, a true taste of the Mediterranean... Read More

Jasmine, white peaches, apricots, bananas, crushed stones, almonds and lemon pith on the nose. Shells too. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a fresh, vibrant palate. Firm and mineral. From organically grown grapes. Try from... Read More

Powerful black fruits and charred-oak flavors drive this full-bodied and appropriately tannic wine as it pours out blackberries, cedar and toasted walnuts. It has the heft and concentrated fruit to pair with everything from ribs... Read More

The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate has layered aromas of cranberry, raspberry, potpourri, leather, orange peel and dried herbs. The light-bodied palate is silky and mouthwatering with a deep core of fragrant red fruit and a long, bitters-laced... Read More

Take your time swirling your glass and this wine will reward you with aromas like red currants, blackberries and yellow cake batter. Black cherry, orange peel, cranberry, fennel and cedar flavors are supported by firm tannins... Read More

Offers an impressive mix of fruit flavors and oak influences, finding an expressive balance between framboise, cherry and pomegranate flavors that are ripe, fleshy and fresh. On the oak side, smooth vanilla, almond nougat and... Read More

The 20 year old Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny is a pale tawny color with a touch of brick. On the nose it is a bit spirituous and shows notes of raisins and fruit cake, some hazelnut and crème brulée. The palate... Read More

The 2019 Bin 600 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The Cabernet Sauvignon is from a selection of vineyards across Napa, and there is a little it of Sonoma in there as well, says Peter Gago. The Shiraz is from the Paso... Read More

The 2018 St Henri Shiraz is a terrific effort, perhaps rivaling the top-flight wines under this label in 1976 and 1986. Remarkably fine and silky in texture yet simultaneously dense and concentrated, it showcases the amazing fruit... Read More

Polished from top to bottom, this red boasts fine-grained tannins, offering a generous core of blackberry and cassis flavors that show accents of cured black olive, sandalwood and vanilla-laced cedar, with a whiff of peppermint... Read More

A juicy and fruity red with some dark spices and fresh herbs to the black cherries. Broad and very structured on the palate with a fluid but slightly light center-palate.

True to its philosophy, Memoro Rosso embodies a warm and modern style, highlighting aromas of cherry, figs, and coffee, which are harmoniously integrated with woody notes of oak. The palate showcases remarkable structure and complexity,... Read More

An enticing mélange of baking spices intermingled with the mouth-watering aromas of a cherry raspberry compote demands a more in-depth sensory experience. Multiple, varied flavors of cranberry sauce, oven baked shortbread... Read More

A bright and fresh blend of 80% chenin and 20% viognier, offering white peach and hints of candied lemon. Lightly steely with bitter-lemon notes. Just slightly off-dry.

Delightfully light and breezy, with hints of almond flower, almond, and unripe peach intermingling with crisp apple notes. Rounded and textured, it boasts a well-structured profile, underscored by mineral notes and a subtle salinity.... Read More

Bright and vibrant character with crushed dark berries, lilacs and red licorice on offer. Medium-bodied, dry and juicy with chalky texture and a lively, fruity finish.

Snappy and fan-friendly, with lively flavors of cherry, pomegranate and tarragon that end with zesty tannins.

Notes of juicy cherry and boysenberry are underscored by tar, smoke and grilled herb accents in this lively, light- to medium-bodied red, which is silky and spiced on the finish. Nero d'Avola and Frappato.

A juicy edge allows this sweet wine to keep an energetic feel as ginger beer, Earl Grey tea, toffee, singed sesame and salted caramel notes streak through. There's a ripeness buried here as well, a function of the powerful... Read More

On the nose, aromas of ripe amarena cherries, fennel seed, and porcini mushroom are infused with the scents of Chianti's signature galestro soils. On the palate, the wine is sleek and elegant on entry, with a solid core of... Read More

Dark chocolate, toasted walnuts, mocha and ripe dark berries on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and structured with firm but very fine tannins. Shows notes of toasted cedar and bitter spices yet very delicate with integration... Read More

The San Polo 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (with 8,000 bottles produced) is a textured wine with hearty fruit and touches of smoked meat and spice. At its core, the wine offers dark fruit, blackberry and ripe plum. The rich... Read More

Pol Rogers standard non vintage cuvee is a rich wine, full in the mouth with a high proportion of Pinots and a creamy mouse. There is a depth of flavor thanks to the considerable use of mature reserved wines in the blend. It finishes... Read More

The 2022 Pinot Noir Laurelwood District bursts from the glass with inviting scents of blueberry, red cherry, dried herbs, tobacco and orange peel. The medium-bodied palate offers generous, perfumed flavors and well-integrated... Read More

The 2022 Pinot Noir Tavola is scented of blackberry jam and blood orange, plus nuances of pipe tobacco and rooibos tea. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with layers of ripe fruit, spice and earth. It’s structured by... Read More

Aromas of blackberries and lead pencil with hints of spice follow through to a medium body with fine, velvety tannins and a long finish. Umami, asphalt and just a touch of cedar. A balanced and elegant blend of cabernet sauvignon,... Read More

This wine gives us our first taste of the epic 2021 vintage from a producer as prolific as Produttori del Barbaresco. Bottled in April 2024, this vintage shows the immense power and complexity that likens it to 2016, another year... Read More

The 2019 Barbaresco does not disappoint, opening with aromas of fresh cherries, wild thyme and rose petals. Elegant and refined on the palate with notes of crushed raspberries, savory spice and turned earth. The wine finishes... Read More

Expressive and handsomely sculpted, with rich raspberry and guava flavors accented by dusky spices and black tea. Builds tension toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2033.

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon from Joseph Wagner's Quilt is a boisterous, flamboyant wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Super-ripe dark fruit, sweet spice, leather and vanillin are front and center. The Quilt... Read More

A red with blackberry, schist and white pepper on the nose. A medium-bodied red with dark plums and fine tannins. Fresh and juicy. A blend of lots of different Douro grape types. Fresh for the vintage.

Quivira Vineyards produces low-intervention style wines with certified organic grapes in Sonoma County and Dry Creek Valley. A medium ruby in the glass, this wine gives a bouquet of red and blue fruit on the nose. On the palate,... Read More

Pale yellow in color and star bright with a slight green tinge. The nose is filled with floral notes of jasmine, hibiscus and white rose, with lingering aromas of classic lemongrass, nectarine and clementine. On the palate, the... Read More

The 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva comes from a very dry year, with 25% less rain than the average (at the time), resulting in lower yields of very healthy grapes that delivered wines with nice balance between alcohol and polyphenols,... Read More

This pure-tasting, appetizing and tangy-textured wine cuts generous red and black cherry flavors with vivid acidity and tingly tannins for a structure that is lip-smacking now and will promote further aging through 2027.... Read More

This shows aromas of ripe pears and pineapple with honeysuckle, toffee and cooked oranges. Creamy and mellow with a full body, ripe fruit and hints of salted butter at the end. Polished and long.

The 2019 Claret is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 9% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It’s scented of Luxardo cherries and blueberries with detailed nuances of violet, tobacco leaves,... Read More

This wine offers a rustic bouquet of singed cherry skin, rose, and terracotta, edged with saline-granitic notes. The palate is polished, featuring soft plum and black licorice flavors at the midpalate, finishing with a salty-granitic... Read More

Reminiscent of old-school Cornas, this is finely knit and enticing, with a fragrant profile of crushed pine and rosemary, leather, singed cedar, iron and stone layered with steeped raspberry and white peach fruit.

A vivacious Zin, this is detailed and briary, with energetic flavors of raspberry and cherry accented by savory anise and black pepper as this gathers tension toward zesty tannins. Drink now through 2035. 1,827 cases made.... Read More

Showing lots of cocoa, brown sugar and espresso in the aroma, this full-bodied wine oozes maple syrup and black cherries over a chalky, tannic texture that smooths out with more sipping. The concentration of black fruits is impressive.... Read More