2016 Chateau Laroque Margaux 2016 Chateau Laroque Margaux The nose of this 2016 wine is both intense and powerful with red fruits, vanilla and toasted aromas. This is a full bodied wine, with good balance and ripe tannins. Red wine Red wine has been prevalent since prehistory (the period before written records) as winemaking originated [...]
2017 Domaine De La Biscarelle Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2017 Domaine De La Biscarelle Chateauneuf-Du-Pape A young and intense 2017 wine. This one is starting to show signs of greatness. Red fruit, herbal, smokey and leather. Purple flowers. Acid is m+ and tannins m. Alcohol was m too. Finish was so pretty and hung for a while. Red [...]
2013 Travaglini Gattinara Riserva 6.00L 2013 Travaglini Gattinara Riserva 6.00L The 2013 Travaglini Gattinara best expresses the classic qualities of the appellation; it is a wine with marked minerality and complexity. Deep ruby red in color with garnet reflections. On the nose, aromas of red fruit, blackberry, plum and licorice with hints of vanilla and [...]
2017 Aurelien Verdet Vosne-Romanee Vieilles Vignes 2017 Aurelien Verdet Vosne-Romanee Vieilles Vignes Red cherry with earthy notes surround this 2017 wine. Very well integrated and subtle. Amazing pairing with Peking duck. Brought out some orange acidity notes as well. Pinot Noir Pinot Noir is the dominant red wine grape of Burgundy, now adopted (and extensively [...]
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 [...]
2017 Round Pond Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2017 Round Pond Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa Valley, California. This flagship Estate Cabernet Sauvignon evolves in the glass with alluring aromas of ripe blueberries, black cherry, star anise, baking spices, and minerality reflective of our infamous “Rutherford Dust.” Elegant and dark, this wine gracefully dances across the palate with [...]
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 [...]
2013 Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo Bricco Gattera 1.50L 2013 Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo Bricco Gattera 1.50L Barolo is a delicious red wine from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It is made strictly from Nebbiolo grapes. Aromatic with rich tannins and characteristics of old oak, these wines are considered by most to be some Italy’s [...]
2016 Chateau Odilon Haut Medoc 2016 Chateau Odilon Haut Medoc This 2016 wine offers aromas of black fruit, liquorice sticks, and delicate notes of orange blossom. On aeration, roasted scents and vanilla contribute to the nose’s complexity. The attack is direct and lively. The balance is characterized by good concentration with creamy tannins. This wine [...]
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 [...]
2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux Vieilles Vign 2019 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 [...]
2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Montee De Tonnerre 2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Montee De Tonnerre An airy, expressive and beautifully layered nose speaks of smoky citrus, white flowers, iodine and shellfish. The round, seductive and vibrant medium-bodied flavors of this 2019 wine possess a succulent yet sophisticated mid-palate texture while delivering fine [...]
2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis 2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Notes of undergrowth and fern, mixed with other spicier ripe fruit, cocoa and pepper aromas, suggesting 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 [...]
2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux 2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux Notes of undergrowth and fern, mixed with other spicier ripe fruit, cocoa and pepper aromas, suggesting 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 [...]
94 Robert Parker rating, 94 Jasper Morris, 94 Burgundy Hound, 92 Wine Spectator, 96 James Suckling
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.
2019 The Calling Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 2019 The Calling Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Intensely aromatic with notes of lemon curd, honeysuckle and white rose petals. Crisp acidity is balanced with subtle French oak on the palate. Flavors of ripe melon, lemon and baked brioche combine for a long, elegant finish in this 2019 wine. Ultrarich and [...]
2009 Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2EME Grand Cru Classe 2009 Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2EME Grand Cru Classe Remarkable intensity on the nose, with rare notes of apricot, pineapple and peach. Hints of white pepper and red fruits reveal themselves on the second nose. The attack is round with very elegant tannins. The red wine is wonderfully [...]
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 [...]
2015 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix Saint-Julien 2015 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix Saint-Julien Velvet tannins are allied with powerful fruit to create a rich 2015 wine with signs of the wood aging that smooth it further. It will be a generous wine that will keep its fine fruitiness for many years. 94 James Suckling: A juicy [...]
2016 Chateau Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 4Eme Grand Cru Classe 2016 Chateau Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 4Eme Grand Cru Classe The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with alluring ganache, anise and sweet tobacco notes throughout, all in a polished and balanced frame. A very [...]
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 [...]
C.C. Ranch has a unique combination of floral and fruit. The plush black cherry flavors offer a nice sweetness to this wine enhanced by the floral characteristics that naturally come from the vineyard. The distinctive “Rutherford Dust” combined with the spice and toast from the oak deepens the wine’s flavor and complexity. Smooth and rich [...]
2020 Jordan Winery Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2020 Jordan Winery Chardonnay Russian River Valley A 2020 vintage defined by its crispness, vibrancy and freshness. Pretty aromas of honeysuckle, lemon blossom and Fuji apple spring from the glass. The palate boasts bright, lively layers of citrus with a hint of oak and creaminess from careful barrel [...]