2017 Black Stallion Transcendent 2017 Black Stallion Transcendent Deep garnet in hue, Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of depth, poise and elegance. It boasts exquisite aromas of black currant, pipe tobacco and violet, and a luxuriously textured, mouth filling palate defined by layers of ripe, mocha-inflected cassis, allspice and black fruit. Velvety, structured tannins [...]
2016 Stanton Cabernet 2016 Stanton Cabernet: Napa Valley, California Winemaker Notes: This vintage brings a reprise of the last year’s 100% representation of their Estate Cabernet Sauvignon varietal. Everything from its deep purple color to its aromas of dark berries, Creme de Cassis, blueberries, sweet vanilla and humidor spice marks this as an exceptionally ripe [...]
2018 Domaine de Montille Volnay Taillepieds 2018 Domaine de Montille Volnay Taillepieds; Burgundy, France Winemaker Notes; Volnay “Les Taillepieds” has little to envy the great wines of the Côte de Nuits : it is a model of aromatic purity, of precision and of structural exactness. The nose is highly defined, precise, pure, often floral and [...]
2016 J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon; Napa Valley, California Winemaker Notes; This Cabernet opens with rich aromas of red raspberry and red plum, accentuated by undertones of cocoa powder and cola spice. Supple tannins anchor the wines well-structured palate, where a concentrated entry of baked strawberry and blackberry leads [...]
2015 Lacoste-Borie Pauillac 2015 Lacoste-Borie Pauillac If Xavier Borie’s wonderful Grand Puy Lacoste doesn’t offer enough value for money, then Lacoste Borie, the highly impressive second wine of this high flying 5th growth Chateau should do the trick! Produced from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc it is very much a little [...]
2019 Chateau-Fuisse Pouilly-Fuisse Les Combettes 2019 Chateau-Fuisse Pouilly-Fuisse Les Combettes The Les Combettes shows a light yellow color with subtle notes of green. Floral and mineral on the nose, with hints of exotic fruit and ripe apples. On the palate, the attack is full and fresh with aromas of white flowers. Rich on the finish, [...]
2016 Chateau D’Issan Margaux 3Eme Grand Cru Classe 2016 Chateau D’Issan Margaux 3Eme Grand Cru Classe Château d’Issan wines are comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot. Characterized by an opulent aromatic quality that is typical of the Margaux appellation, they possess an outstanding richness. The complex bouquet has notes of black currant, ripe black fruits [...]
2019 Ramey Cellars Chardonnay For Ross-Seaview 2019 Ramey Cellars Chardonnay For Ross-Seaview These 2019 Chardonnays show great depth of flavor, length of finish, aromatic complexity, and a fine balance between richness and delicacy. Typically, the climate is cool and the soil vigor low, producing graceful yet vibrant wines. Vineyard: Ramey Wine Cellars – is a team [...]
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2021 Frank Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2021 Frank Family Vineyards Chardonnay A vibrant citrus-led nose delves into nuanced flavors of baked apple, toasted oak, and brioche on the full-bodied palate. The rich mouthfeel is harmonized by a lasting thread of bright acidity that lifts and maintains freshness on the long finish. Chardonnay Chardonnay is the world’s [...]
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2021 Quilt Chardonnay 2021 Quilt Chardonnay Pale yellow with golden highlights color. Crisp yellow pear, fuji apple, meyer lemon, honey, and a hint of caramel on the nose. On the palate meyer lemon zest, nectarine, ripe pear, yellow apple, and kiwi with intertwined notes of cantaloupe and pineapple. Bright, medium-bodied, and rich with smooth and [...]
Nose : Dark on the nose with appealing aromatics of black cherry and bramble fruit. Palate : The palate reveals layers of florals gentle spice melding with notes of boysenberry and doris plum and framed by finely realised silky tannins and juicy acidity.
The wines of Chateau de sales possess the characteristics of their terroir: fruitness suppleness roundness fleshness good structure on the palate and for these qualities they are amongst the finest wines of the Pomerol appellation.
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 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 [...]
Coppo Barbera D’Asti Pomorosso Coppo Barbera D’Asti Pomorosso Opening a bit tight, but slowly developing black currant, cherry, raspberry and hay notes. This wine from Italy is bright and full supported by this beautiful perfectly managed acidity. Long on cherry and smooth tannins. Pomorosso can be considered Coppo’s landmark. It’s a cornerstone of Barbera’s history, a [...]
2010 Chateau Meyney Saint-Estephe 2010 Chateau Meyney Saint-Estephe Chateau Meyney’s vineyard is planted of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, on a perfectly-drained gravel soil that provides ideal conditions for grapes ripening. This unusually high share of Petit Verdot explains a particular trait of the wines, which regularly show notes of leather [...]
2019 The Calling Pinot Noir 2019 The Calling Pinot Noir Featuring green melon, Bosc pears, citrus pith and yeasty hints, the light to medium-bodied 2019 vintage Pinot Noir. Dutton Ranch has a good core of ripe fruit lifted by lively acidity and finishes long with honey hints. The Calling When Jim Nantz and Peter Deutsch [...]
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 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 [...]
2019 The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas of black cherry and ripe plum are layered with vanilla and baking spice. Concentrated dark fruit flavors culminate in a lush, full mouthfeel and a lengthy finish. The Prisoner Wine Company’s eponymous first wine was inspired by the drinkable “mixed blacks” made by the [...]
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 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 [...]
2019 Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2019 Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate The aromas hint at black fruit: ripe black cherries and black plums. Enticing barrel qualities of cola and spice complement the fruit aromas. On the palate, the 2019 wine shows layers of deeply extracted flavors that only mature hillside vineyards can render. The [...]