2014 Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion 2014 Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion Finesse and freshness linger long on the palate of this 2014 wine, finishing with exquisite balance. Then comes the Merlot, round and pure with a chiselled texture. Ausone Ausone takes its name from the Roman poet Ausonius who owned over 100 acres of vineyard around [...]
2010 Mastrojanni Brunello Di Montalcino 2010 Mastrojanni Brunello Di Montalcino The color of this 2010 wine is deep, clear, ruby red with an intensity that befits the great vintage. The nose opens with ripe fruit and expanding into scents of earth and sweet leaf tobacco. Frank entry, generous mid-palate and an intriguing finish with a [...]
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 Bouchard Pere & Fils Corton Charlemagne 2017 Bouchard Pere & Fils Corton Charlemagne Intense bouquet with aromas of fruit and toast married to mineral notes typical of this appellation. Rich and powerful 2017 wine with an assertive personality. Pairs well with fish and shellfish in sauce and foie gras. 96 Jasper Morris: Grown on [...]
2015 Byron Pinot Noir Nielson Vineyard 2015 Byron Pinot Noir Nielson Vineyard – This 2015 wine is a combination of Dijon and heritage clones planted in sandy soils on Byron’s estate Nielson Vineyard. The site’s location at the warmer, east end of the Santa Maria Valley accounts for the dark color and ripe flavor profile. [...]
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 [...]
2019 Dr. Konstantin Frank Riseling Dry Margrit 2019 Dr. Konstantin Frank Riseling Dry Margrit Sourced from a vineyard on Seneca Lake, this 2019 wine offers a stony, earthy core surrounded by citrus and apple tones on the nose. The palate is broad and juicy yet dry in style, with honed lemon, pome fruit and crushed [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
2020 Shiloh Privilege 2020 Shiloh Privilege Notes of ripe plum, blueberry, dried raisins, sweet tobacco, coffee and cream soda on the nose. Palate is a bit earthier than the nose implies and can really taste those French oak barrels. Medium body, dry, medium plus to high tannins and medium acidity. Interesting blend with a medium [...]
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 Domaine Berthelemot Beaune Blanc Clos Des Mouches 2019 Domaine Berthelemot Beaune Blanc Clos Des Mouches This 2019 wine features amazing aromas on the nose. A lot of minerals, citrus and complexity. Some notes of honey and nuts. It’s not often I drink wine with depth and richness like this. Wow. Perfectly balanced. Long finish. Domaine [...]
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 [...]
2020 Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc Bright greenish-yellow in color. Very expressive character and elegant with delicate freshness and minerality. Highly complex. Good combination of herbal, gooseberry, lime, and grapefruit notes. Medium- to full-bodied with sweet ripeness, and sea and salty notes, chalky nuances, citrus, lemon curd, and herbal notes. Deep and lingering [...]
2020 S.A. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese 2020 S.A. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese Clear, golden in colour, tears. Clean nose, medium in intensity, filled with steely honey and roasted pear. Off dry, high acidity, medium minus body, tonnes of smorgasbord pear, baked apple, beautiful honey and a touch of lemon to keep it fresh. [...]
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 [...]