2018 Louis Latour Meursault Les Perrieres 2018 Louis Latour Meursault Les Perrieres Pale yellow in color, the Meursault 1er Cru “Perrières” 2018 is intense on the nose with aromas of brioche and acacia honey along with floral notes. Full and round on the palate, aromas of fresh almonds are revealed. Nice length. Pair with chicken [...]
2018 Henri Lurton Margaux De Brane 2018 Henri Lurton Margaux De Brane The Margaux de Brane Margaux Rouge is a silky, fruit driven wine with impressive roundness and red fruit flavors that is accessible in style. It offers an introduction to the wonders of the Margaux appellation and in particular to the signature style of Brane. Aromas [...]
2018 Walt Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2018 Walt Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean; Coastal breezes along with low rolling hills and morning fog define this cool climate site. Heavy fog and strong winds tempered by bright afternoon sunshine creates a unique micro-climate within the appellation of this 2018 wine, producing [...]
2018 Foley Johnson Wines Meritage Red Wine Estate Bottled Rutherford 2018 Foley Johnson Wines Meritage Red Wine Estate Bottled Rutherford The 2018 Estate Meritage is a 100% estate blend predominately consisting of Merlot (42%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Petit Verdot (13%) and a small amount of Cabernet Franc (5%). Dark ruby in the glass, it exhibits [...]
2018 Freemark Abbey Merlot 2018 Freemark Abbey Merlot Youthful dark ruby color, the 2018 merlot expresses the depth of mountain fruit, particularly Howell mtn, with ripe blackberry, Santa Rosa plum and dark cherry. With nuances of arugula, Horehound, black pepper and sage, adding to the briary complexity, this wine is very stimulating to the senses. [...]
2018 Viberti Barbera D’Alba Superiore Bricco Airoli 2018 Viberti Barbera D’Alba Superiore Bricco Airoli Cherry and almond flavors abound in this bright, clean, pleasant 2018 bouquet. It is well-balanced on the palate with a great acidity that is supported by the alcohol content. An ideal pairing with many Mediterranean dishes and spicy Asian cuisine. Bricco [...]
2018
2018 Brancaia Il Blu 2018 Brancaia Il Blu Brancaia’s 2018 Il Blu is stellar. Dark, layered and enveloping, the 2018 is wonderfully expressive from the outset. Black cherry, mocha, espresso, licorice, cloves and new leather fill out the layers effortlessly. The 2018 balances power with energy, all with plenty of the style that has long [...]
2018 Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2018 Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Dark chocolate, black cherry and roasted almond aromas alongside notes of black currant, allspice and French vanilla surrounds this 2018. Rutherford Ranch Rutherford Ranch Winery is on the site of the original Round Hill Winery that was founded in 1978 by Ernie Van [...]
2018 Mollydooker Shiraz Velvet Glove 2018 Mollydooker Shiraz Velvet Glove Dense, dark and brooding in the glass, the 2018 Velvet Glove Shiraz is complex and sumptuous. Black plum, blueberries and roasted coffee intermingle with anise in its lifted fragrance. A supremely smooth molten chocolate mouthfeel accentuates the precise balance of infinitely complex structure, expressing deep [...]
2018 Aia Vecchia Bolgheri Superiore Sor Ugo 2018 Aia Vecchia Bolgheri Superiore Sor Ugo In the glass, the 2018 wine shows colors of red garnet accompanied by a bouquet of cherries, menthol and a hint of rosemary. On the palate, the wine is round and rich without being overpowering. It is spicy on the mid-palate [...]
2018 Matanzas Creek Chardonnay Bennett Valley 2018 Matanzas Creek Chardonnay Bennett Valley Color is medium straw. Aromas and flavors of lemon curd, snickerdoodle cookies, apple cobbler, fresh ginger, caramel apple, clove and brown sugar surround this 2018 wine. On the palate unctuous and creamy with great acidity. 90 Jeb Dunnuck: Slightly more expensive, the 2018 [...]
2018 Chateau Pichon Lalande Pauillac Reserve De La Comt 2018 Chateau Pichon Lalande Pauillac Reserve De La Comt Sensual, racy and inviting, the Réserve de la Comtesse is one of the very finest wines readers will find in its peer group. Sweet dark plum, rose petal, spice and chocolate notes build into the silky, beautifully [...]
2018 Hanna Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Hanna Cabernet Sauvignon Our 2018 presents as a brilliant translucent yellow with a tinge of green. A wisp of pettilance ushers a medley of aromas, reminiscent of Kaffir lime, pomelo, Buddha’s hand, Bellini, rambutan and fresh fennel. Flavors echo the aromas and are enhanced by an evanescent freshness that persists [...]
2018
2019 Quintessa Red 2019 Quintessa Red The 2019 Quintessa is eloquent in its message. The wine is powerfully structured, with an elegance to its tannins, and notable layers of complexity that reveal themselves as the wine opens in the glass and as it ages in the bottle. The aroma begins with lovely black cherry and [...]
2018 Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne-Montrachet Les 2018 Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne-Montrachet Les This 2018 wine is textured, shot through with minerality and ripe fruits. Toast and spice give extra richness and soften the still-young acidity. The wine is still maturing, so wait to drink until 2023. Taub Family Taub Family Selections represents a portfolio of fine wines [...]
2018 Aurelien Verdet Hautes Cotes De Nuits Le Prieure 2018 Aurelien Verdet Hautes Cotes De Nuits Le Prieure Nice Ruby color with an array of fruit, floral and spice aromas. On the palate cherry, currant and raspberry flavors with some fresh cinnamon spice and tea notes. Vibrant acidity, elegant fine tannins, well balanced just starting [...]
2018 Dusted Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Dusted Valley Cabernet Sauvignon This is just a spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley! This medium bodied wine is both lithe and expressive, with embracing tannins wrapping gently around a focused core of dried herb-accented black cherry and licorice flavors, dancing with finesse on the finish. Dusted Valley [...]
2018 Foley Johnson Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Foley Johnson Cabernet Sauvignon Upon opening the 2018 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, aromas of black cherry and cassis fill the glass, followed by a hint of mocha. On the palate, bold tannins are balanced with concentrated flavors of ripe fig with savory notes of black olive and dried herbs. Well [...]
2018 Stags’ Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Stags’ Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon This elegant and concentrated 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is synonymous with Napa Valley and has always been a mainstay in the winemaking program at Stags’ Leap Winery. Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a combination of estate fruit and grapes from select Napa Valley growers [...]
2018 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Clos D 2018 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Clos D; Chardonnay from Burgundy, France WS93 Wine Spectator; This white shows nice tension between the lush apple, peach and mineral elements, all accented by notes of sweet baking spices. Unifying acidity drives the long, mineral-saturated aftertaste. Offers fine balance and length. BH90 [...]
2018 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux Vieilles Vign 2018 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux Vieilles Vign A lively, very mineral and chalky palate, with the famous gunflint taste, sometimes with a suggestion of licorice notes. In the Domaine’s two parcels, the bedrock is located just a few centimetres underfoot, and helps to bring [...]
2018 Walt Pinot Noir La Brisa 2018 Walt Pinot Noir La Brisa Vibrant ruby red in color, the La Brisa Pinot Noir is earthy, with notes of forest floor, ripe red fruit, raspberry pie, red cherry. Notes of barrel toast linger on the palate. The texture is rich, flavorful, and plush, with beautiful soft tannin [...]
Black cherry blueberry and plum are the gateway to a multi-layered palate of dark fruits vanilla black currant and the ideal tannin-acid structure on this wine. A supple mouth-feel with velvety tannins and rich flavors linger on the finish of this balanced wine.
2018 Simonnet-Febvre Simmonet-Febvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2018 Simonnet-Febvre Simmonet-Febvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Simonnet-Febvre Grand Cru Les Clos reveals green hues in the glass with a complex nose of exotic fruits, hazelnuts, and vanilla. An ample mouthfeel is balanced by a linear tension and a mineral finish. Initially very closed, this 2018 [...]
2018 Raen Pinot Noir Sea Field Vineyard Fort Ross-Seaview 2018 Raen Pinot Noir Sea Field Vineyard Fort Ross-Seaview Rose petals, blood orange pith, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, and wet rock bordering the forest fill the bowl. White tea, sea moss, rhubarb, savory herbs, forest berries, and floral tones linger on your palate with a long [...]
2019 Nickel & Nickel Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Branding Iron 2019 Nickel & Nickel Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Branding Iron This 2019 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon shows up with excellent richness followed by a soft, yet persistent touch in the finish. This wine offers forward aromas and flavors of red currants, blueberries, and a light accent of oak [...]
2018 Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux Vouvray 2018 Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux Vouvray Offers a big, broad feel, with layers of glazed pear, apple and peach falling over each other, backed by fresh ginger, honeysuckle and quince notes. Everything pulls together through the finish, with green tea accents and racy minerality providing the foil. [...]
2018 Chateau Gruaud-Larose Sarget De Gruaud-Larose Saint-Julien 2018 Chateau Gruaud-Larose Sarget De Gruaud-Larose Saint-Julien Red colour with purple highlights, limpid and brilliant. The nose is very open, precise, with notes of blackberries, black fruit jelly, elderberry juice, fresh oak and spices. On the palate, the attack is frank. The 2018 wine offers fresh fruit and [...]