2019 Domaine Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares 2019 Domaine Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares Deep and elegantly muscular, the 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) is a layered, fleshy but tightly wound wine evocative or orange rind, rose petals, sweet berry fruit and raw cocoa. Full-bodied and concentrated, with a long, mineral finish, it will reward [...]
2016 Baron De Brane Margaux 375ML 2016 Baron De Brane Margaux 375ML A tight and focused 2016 red with red currant and berry character. Medium to full body, soft tannins and a straightforward finish. Second wine of Brane. Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending [...]
2017 Chateau Doisy-Vedrines Barsac 375ML 2017 Chateau Doisy-Vedrines Barsac 375ML A nice, unctuous version in the making, with apricot, melon and peach flavors laced with hazelnut and almond cream notes. A flash of green tea adds intrigue. Barrel Sample: 92-95 94 James Suckling: Wow. This is really energetic and lively with a spicy and smoky [...]
Brilliant golden robe. Attractive complex nose of acacias white flowers lemon and a touch of honey. Light fruity mouth with flavors of candied fruits and dry apricots. Long on the palate with backbone reflecting good acidic balance. Excellent ageing potential.
2016 Chateau Sociando-Mallet Haut-Medoc 375ml 2016 Chateau Sociando-Mallet Haut-Medoc 375ml The palate is medium-bodied with juicy ripe tannin that almost disguise the firm structure underneath. I admire the completeness of this Sociando-Mallet, the neatly embroidered new oak and the freshness on the finish. The 2015 Sociando-Mallet did not fire on all cylinders last year, but [...]
2019 Grgich Hills Chardonnay 2019 Grgich Hills Chardonnay This gorgeous Chardonnay opens with fresh, citrus aromas of Meyer lemon and lime followed by juicy, ripe peach, with underlying notes of honeysuckle, herbs, and vanilla. The 2018 vintage showed above-average natural acids in the wines, which, along with lower sugar levels, make the 2018 vintage of [...]
2010 Chateau Clerc Milon Pauillac 375ML 2010 Chateau Clerc Milon Pauillac 375ML The 2010 Clerc-Milon has a modest bouquet with blackberry and sous-bois aromas, perhaps missing the intensity of some of its peers in this flight. Pencil box scents emerge with aeration to add a little complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, classic [...]
2019 Staglin Chardonnay 375ML 2019 Staglin Chardonnay 375ML The autumnal 2019 Staglin Chardonnay displays a layered subtlety centered around a baking spice infused core of Braeburn apple and Bosc pear poached in a slightly savory brine that lends to a saline and mineral inflected mid-palate enlivened by composed acidity and beguiling hints of cardamom and [...]
2017 Cave Spring Riesling Icewine 2017 Cave Spring Riesling Icewine A subtle but complex nose of Sultanna raisins, poached pear, comb honey, apple crumble and candied orange zest. The palate is lusciously sweet and unctuous up front, with preserved pineapple, dried apricot and mandarin orange flavours abounding. A clear citrus note emerges toward the middle [...]