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Artadi Vina el Pison 2007 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 98 | Deep cherry in color with a vivacious violet rim, the wine has clean aromas of ripe black fruit, English toffee and dark chocolate. On the palate it is complex and meaty with notes of ripe berries, toasted malt and sweet tobacco. A wine with surprising expressiveness that is full of character and personality, it has na... |
Artadi Vina el Pison Riserva 1996 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 97 | The wine that hails from this unique vineyard site reflects the expertise of Juan Carlos' ancestors and their passion to keep the spirit of the old-vine Tempranillo alive. The vineyard's unique micro-ecosystem produces a wine that is densely chromatic, deep and complex on the palate with a fresh ripeness and fine, eleg... |
Attilio Ghisolfi Barolo Bussia Bricco Visette 2011 | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | Red Wine | 96 | The color is a deep garnet red, with a nose that reveals elegantand intense red fruit and various spices. The taste is rich andmajestic with medium tannins majestic with medium tannins. |
Au Bon Climat Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 | Central Coast, California | Red Wine | 96 | This wine is quintessential Bien Nacido, big, rich and velvety on the palate with loads of forward cherry & strawberry fruit framed in with attractive spice, cola and toasty characteristics adding complexity. This wine is eminently drinkable today but also has a great track record of aging for 6-8 years. |
Aubert CIX Vineyard Chardonnay 2014 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 99 | The 2014 CIX Estate Chardonnay conveys the quintessential hybrid of Sonoma Coast and Grand Cru White Burgundy. CIX’s ethereal blend of subtleties and power are tightly wound into one. Please note the greenish hue on the edge of the glass, which is indicative of the health of the wine. Subtle aromatics of powdered citru... |
Aubert CIX Vineyard Pinot Noir (1.5L Magnum) 2015 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 99 | Aubert’s first ever Estate Pinot Noir, the CIX is Grand Cru Aubert. This Pinot is the winery’s most reminiscent of red Burgundy. This cooler site in Forestville creates an ethereal, delicate, and elegant wine. |
Aubert CIX Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 96 | Please note the color saturation, clarity and health of this wine. Initial aromatics offer a charming blend of black cherry pie, blood oranges and cocoa powder. Tertiary aromas of smoked tea leaves, charcuterie and Tahitian vanilla meld together into a distinct and engaging array of aromatics. Across the palate the win... |
Aubert CIX Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 99 | Aubert’s first ever Estate Pinot Noir, the CIX is Grand Cru Aubert. This Pinot is the winery’s most reminiscent of red Burgundy. This cooler site in Forestville creates an ethereal, delicate, and elegant wine. |
Aubert Eastside Russian River Chardonnay 2015 | Russian River, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 98 | Eastside is Aubert's only Russian River AVA Chardonnay. Located on a hill overlooking the expanses of the Russian River Valley, these vines grow on the rockiest of sites; a distinguishing aspect of its terroir. The rare Chardonnay clonal selection is matched to this low vigor site, equating to a remarkably powerful, ye... |
Aubert Eastside Russian River Chardonnay 2017 | Russian River, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 98 | The 2017 Eastside Chardonnay is powerful and opulent. Notes of the stony terroir weave through seductive aromas of lemon zest, apple crumble, and orange blossom. The palate is carried by an integrated acid line complemented by dried apricot and lime dust. The greenish hue on the edge of the glass is indicative of the h... |
Aubert Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay (1.5L Magnum) 2015 | Carneros, California | White Wine | 98 | The Hudson Vineyard runs along a northern stretch of Carneros soils that are thin and rocky. As a result, these 20-year-old vines struggle to produce even the most modest of crops. |
Aubert Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay 2015 | Carneros, California | White Wine | 98 | The Hudson Vineyard runs along a northern stretch of Carneros soils that are thin and rocky. As a result, these 20-year-old vines struggle to produce even the most modest of crops. |
Aubert Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard Chardonnay (1.5 Liter) 2014 | Carneros, California | White Wine | 97 | There is a greenish hue on the edge of the glass, which is indicative of the health of the wine. Initially, aromatics of white nectarines and green apple showcase delicate fruits. Secondary aromas evolve with time to form more expressive, complex notes of bergamot, sea air and citrus flowers. The palate is racy, yet ri... |
Aubert Powder House Chardonnay 2017 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 97 | The inaugural 2017 Powder House Chardonnay makes a powerful debut with captivating aromas of ripe peach, green apple, lime powder, and candied lemon peel. The palate is intense and concentrated with lemon cream, citrus spice, and a savory note. This wine is full-bodied and complex with a precision acid backbone leading... |
Aubert Sugar Shack Estate Chardonnay (1.5L Magnum) 2014 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 97 | The 2014 Sugar Shack Estate Chardonnay continues to blur the lines between Napa Valley Chardonnay and its Sonoma cousins. Restrained and tightly integrated, the 2014 is the most dynamic bottling yet. Please note the greenish hue on the edge of the glass, which is indicative of the health of the wine. Initial intensitie... |
Aubert Sugar Shack Estate Chardonnay 2014 | Napa Valley, California | White Wine | 97 | The 2014 Sugar Shack Estate Chardonnay continues to blur the lines between Napa Valley Chardonnay and its Sonoma cousins. Restrained and tightly integrated, the 2014 is the most dynamic bottling yet. Please note the greenish hue on the edge of the glass, which is indicative of the health of the wine. Initial intensitie... |
Aubert Sugar Shack Estate Chardonnay 2015 | Napa Valley, California | White Wine | 99 | The 2015 Sugar Shack Estate Chardonnay is a wine of immense proportion and is a thrill to drink. Full of brazen character, it astonishingly never crosses the line. Please note the greenish hue on the edge of the glass, which is indicative of the health of the wine. An inviting nose of honeyed citrus, candle wax, floral... |
Aubert Sugar Shack Estate Chardonnay 2017 | Napa Valley, California | White Wine | 98 | The 2017 Sugar Shack Estate Chardonnay is a compelling wine. Aromatics of green apple, salted caramel, pecan pie, and honeysuckle intertwine with wafts of exotic citrus oils. Rich and forward on the mouth, the layers of lush orchard fruits are integrated with refined hints of savory spices that saturate the palate a le... |
Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 97 | 2012 is one of Aubert's most concentrated and intriguing UV-SL Chardonnays to date. Night harvests and refrigerated trucks were used to ensure the preservation of flavor nuances. Primary fermentation was conducted in barrel and took nearly six months to complete. This long and arduous process results in wines with outs... |
Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 96 | The 2014 UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay is Aubert’s interpretation of the ‘real Sonoma Coast.’ In the far, westerly reaches of the rugged California coastline, UV-SL defies the extreme cool climate for which the area is known. Please note the greenish hue on the edge of the glass, which is indicative of the health of the wi... |
Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay 2012 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 96 | 2012 is one of Aubert's most concentrated and intriguing UV-SL Chardonnays to date. Night harvests and refrigerated trucks were used to ensure the preservation of flavor nuances. Primary fermentation was conducted in barrel and took nearly six months to complete. This long and arduous process results in wines with outs... |
Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay 2014 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 96 | The 2014 UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay is Aubert's interpretation of the 'real Sonoma Coast.' In the far, westerly reaches of the rugged California coastline, UV-SL defies the extreme cool climate for which the area is known. Please note the greenish hue on the edge of the glass, which is indicative of the health of the wi... |
Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014 | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 98 | Aubert most masculine Pinot Noir, the UV-SL is opulent in color, reflecting a tangible fullness across the palate. The vineyard’s proximity to the ocean is deceptive, as the notably warm climate allows the grapes to reach our optimal ripeness. |
Auguste Clape Cornas 2015 | Cornas, Rhone, France | Red Wine | 97 | #77 |
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 | Paso Robles, Central Coast, California | Red Wine | 96 | Deep ruby in color, the 2016 Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon expresses intense fragrances of black currants, ripe black cherries, and blackberries with subtle notes of violets, mocha, and dried spices. It’s a big, powerful, modern-styled wine with velvety tannins and heaps of juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, while nua... |
Avignonesi Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (375ML half-bottle) 1999 | Tuscany, Italy | null | 98 | Deep amber in color, this wine shows elements of dark chocolate, dried figs and candied red fruit underlined by smokey, balsamic notes. Occhio di Pernice 1999 is incredibly rich and full on the palate, with hints of juniper berries and typical Mediterranean flora and a lingering, smooth, sweet finish. |
Bacio Divino Janzen Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 97 | Andy Beckstoffer’s To Kalon Vineyard is considered perhaps the best vineyard in all of Napa Valley. Soils, aspect, drainage, meticulous growing practices- all have a part in the remarkability of this site. Wines from this vineyard are renowned for incredible delicacy, finesse and elegance. Bacio Divino's Janzen Becksto... |
Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino 1997 | Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 96 | Seductive, silky, smoky red that is deep ruby in color with a nose that explodes with violets, fruits and berries as well as cigar box, cedar and exotic spices. Unfiltered to retain subtle nuances. |
Barnett Vineyards Rattlesnake Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L Magnum) 2013 | Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 98 | The 2013 Rattlesnake is nearly black in color. The complex nose is very serious in its youth, but after a bit of air the layers of complexity emerge. Blackcurrant puree and fresh blackberries are matched with dark chocolate, crushed violets and coffee grounds. Beautiful underlying aromas of spring rain and volcanic ear... |
Barnett Vineyards Rattlesnake Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | Intensely dark purple in color this vintage the wine is big and very concentrated. Aromas of raspberries and vanilla bean are complemented by dark chocolate and licorice. Layers of allspice, clove and cassis are also apparent. Upon tasting the wine is very viscous with darker fruit flavors to match the vanilla and pure... |
Barnett Vineyards Rattlesnake Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 | Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 98 | The 2013 Rattlesnake is nearly black in color. The complex nose is very serious in its youth, but after a bit of air the layers of complexity emerge. Blackcurrant puree and fresh blackberries are matched with dark chocolate, crushed violets and coffee grounds. Beautiful underlying aromas of spring rain and volcanic ear... |
Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2010 | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | Red Wine | 96 | #50 |
Beaux Freres The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2012 | Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 97 | Gorgeous yet subtle notes of plum, Asian spice, black and blue fruits and forest flora emanate from the perfume. Full-bodied but still holding back, it has great delineation, focus, purity and richness. Some patience will be essential to appreciate the future glories of this very limited cuvée from our steep terraced v... |
Bedrock Wine Company Drummonds Vineyard Petite Sirah 2015 | California | Red Wine | 96 | The Drummond's Petite Sirah is fashioned after the great, long-lived Petite Sirah's of the 1970's like Ridge and Freemark Abbey. The wine is sourced from Eaglepoint Ranch in Mendocino and the Palisades vineyard in Calistoga. |
Bedrock Wine Company Weill Vineyard Syrah Exposition 2 2012 | Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 96 | Blend: 92% Syrah, 8% Viognier |
Bedrock Wine Company Weill Vineyard Syrah Exposition 2 2013 | Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 96 | Bedrock Wine Company's third and final year of this experiment, as Syrah decline is unfortunately starting to ravage this wonderful vineyard. All sourced from the various aspects, clones, and blocks of Weill a Way Vineyard located at the mouth of Sonoma Valley, these wines are a love-letter to the LaLa wines (La Landon... |
Behrens & Hitchcock Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot |
Bell Wine Cellars Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 | Rutherford, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 6, Bell Wine Cellars' flagship wine, is a plant brought to California in the mid 1800's, pre-phylloxera. In the glass, a sea of crushed red velvet with a dusty nose of blackberry, red cherry, spiced peppers and tobacco. The palate enters with a great amount of zeal fervor. Pure and focused fr... |
Benjamin Romeo Contador 2008 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 98 | Benjamin Romeo was the winemaker at the iconic Rioja winery Artadi. After 15 years there, he started Contador, his own personal project, also in the Rioja Alavesa. There he very quickly received international recognition when his 2004 vintage Contador Cuvee was awarded 100 points from The Wine Advocate. Benjamin Romeo'... |
Benjamin Romeo Contador 2010 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | Contador 2010 has a purple red color with high intensity andbrightness. In the nose, plus red and black fruits mature, appears the character of balsamic and aromatic herbs (thyme, rosemary, lavender and fennel). It also shows a marked mineral character with fine and well integrated wood notes. The palate is fine and po... |
Benjamin Romeo Contador 2011 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | Contador 2011 has a blackberry color with high intensity and brightness. In the nose, plus red and black fruits mature, appears the character of balsamic and aromatic herbs (thyme, rosemary, lavender and fennel). It also shows a marked mineral character with fine and well integrated wood notes. The palate is fine and p... |
Benjamin Romeo Contador (3 Liter Bottle) 2001 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 98 | Contador is bright and deep garnet in color. Very ripe redand black fruit on the nose overlaid with mineral and herbaltouches reminiscent of aromatic plants which live alongside thevines in our most select vineyards. Notes of high quality wood anddark burnt caramel. Full and smooth in the mouth at first. This isfollowe... |
Benjamin Romeo La Cueva del Contador 2004 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 97 | "The 2004 La Cueva del Contador is purple-colored with a splendid nose of espresso roast, scorched earth, black currants, blueberry and chocolate. On the palate the wine is supple and somehow manages to be elegant despite its layers of red and black fruits and extract. Rich and amazingly long, this wine will evolve for... |
Benjamin Romeo La Vina de Andres Romeo 2004 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 98 | "There are a mere 200 bottles of the 2004 La Vina de Andres Romeo. This wine is tightly wound and remains an infant developmentally. Nevertheless, all the ingredients for greatness are present but it will take a decade of cellaring for them to be full expressed. This sensational effort should easily drink well for 40-5... |
Beringer Nightingale Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (375ML) 2003 | Napa Valley, California | Collectible | 97 | This very special wine offers a golden hue and features aromas of apricot preserve, creme brulee and honey. Rich flavors of butterscotch, stone fruit and spice coat the mouth and linger for a long, luxurious finish. Whether paired with a cheese course or rich dessert, Nightingale is a wonderful way to end a meal. |
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 97 | I love the individual expression of terroir in single-vineyard wines, but the opulence, power and grace of Beringer's Private Reserve can only be achieved by blending. Each of our Napa Valley Vineyards, with its own distinct soil, climate and terrain, has specific character that is elevated in the Private Reserves. It'... |
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter Bottle) 1992 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | Lush, ripe fruit. A pretty, elegant wine. Aromas more subdued than in the past. Nice balance between fruit and oak. Cedar, into and coffee, covers the palette with black fruit. Nice long finish. |
Betz Family Winery La Cote Patriarche Syrah 2014 | Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington | Red Wine | 98 | The 2014 La Cote Patriarche shows the wine's hallmark traits: a deep black-magenta color, a palate of vibrant blue fruits and subtle aromatic notes of thyme and lavender. For the second season in a row, 500 liter barrels were used to maintain fresh fruit character and lower oak influence. The new concrete fermentation ... |
Betz Family Winery La Cote Rousse Syrah 2015 | Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington | Red Wine | 96 | This year, the final blend of La Côte Rousse included barrels from all 4 blocks of Red Mountain Syrah. Clone 383 brings the softest texture, and most perfume to the blend. Delicate notes of lavender and iron are its hallmark. Clone 99 is the most concentrated and structured. Here the fruits lean toward blackberry and r... |
Betz Family Winery Pere de Famille Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 | Columbia Valley, Washington | Red Wine | 96 | 2015 Père de Famille Cabernet Sauvignon shows its lineage clearly, while also expressing the conditions of the vintage. It’s a deep magenta through to the core. A knockout aroma of black currant and black cherry comes next, enhanced by bay leaf and thyme. Black olive notes share the stage with baking spices. Aromas of ... |
Bevan Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Tin Box 2014 | Oakville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | Super dark flavors dominate and then the wine takes a serious turn. The power from the old vines grows in the glass. This is big boy Cabernet Sauvignon. |
Bevan Cellars De Crescenzo/Tench The Impetus 2014 | California | Red Wine | 97 | The 2014 Impetus is Cabernet Franc from the DeCrescenzo Estate Vineyard and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Tench Vineyard. This is Bevan Cellars' darkest wine in 2014. The Cabernet Franc core is a black hole, which seems to suck light from the air. Dark roasted coffee, anise and spice mingle with the fruit flavors of the ... |
Bevan Cellars Harbison Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 99 | The Harbison Cabernet Sauvignon also has great power and intensity that makes for a rock star wine. The plum, cherry and berry flavors bombard you, and then the acidity cleans up the palate and carries a long finish that lasts for almost a minute. |
Bevan Cellars Ontogeny 2014 | Oakville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | This is a mix of all Bevan Cellars' big boy vineyards and two small special vineyards that give this wine life. Winemaker Russell Bevan uses several press barrels from Tin Box, Tench and Wildfoote, which have chewy, vibrant textures. So as not to make a "beast," Russell throws in a little kiss of Sugarloaf Merlot, whic... |
Bevan Cellars Proprietary Red EE Tench Vineyard 2016 | Oakville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 98 | The 2016 EE Red Blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. It has a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than ever before making it even livelier than the 2013 EE, a vintage which produced some of our most massive wines. The Cabernet Franc provides an amazing violet quality and the Merlot adds a ... |
Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain 2015 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 98 | Sugarloaf Mountain Proprietary Red Wine can be described in one word: consistent. Vintage to vintage, the wines are very similar, offering notes of cocoa, espresso, flowers and blackberry. The wine is super round and complex with an incredible finish. |
Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain 2016 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 97 | The 2016 Sugarloaf is better than any of the previous vintages. Drop the mic, walk off. Good night. |
Bevan Cellars Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 | Oakville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 97 | Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has massive blue fruit qualities. The textures are pure Tench: massive and lively. |
Bila-Haut by Michel Chapoutier Occultum Lapidem 2013 | Languedoc, South of France, France | Red Wine | 97 | The Occultum Lapidem displays great dark garnet-red color in the glass. The nose is laden with aromas of black fruits, pepper, leather and graphite with hints of shrubs. On the palate, the fleshy quality of the wine is apparent straightaway from the attack. Rich and dense, the wine finishes with balance of fruit and de... |
Blandy's Bual Madeira 1920 | Portugal | Collectible | 97 | Golden color with golden green tinges at the rim. Intense, exuberant and concentrated bouquet of dried fruits with an aroma of licorice. Notes of wood, toffee and vanilla. Luxurious long finish of dried fruits, spices and tobacco. |
Blandy's Terrantez 1980 | Portugal | Boutique | 96 | This medium rich madeira is auburn in color with scents of orange zest and citrus on the nose. A medium sweet harmony of dried fruits, honeycomb and spices persists in balance with deeper tones of earth and wood-smoke. A magnificent, complex madeira with a long, elegant and fresh finish. |
Blankiet Paradise Hills Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 liter) 2002 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 98 | This wine is sheer power in a silk glove. |
Blankiet Paradise Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 98 | The vineyards, known as Paradise Hills, are stunningly beautiful with gorgeous views of the valley. These Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are planted on volcanic soil. |
Blankiet Paradise Hills Merlot 2003 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | "The 2003 Merlot is better out of bottle than it was from cask. An explosively rich wine that ranks among the finest Merlots I have tasted from California in the last decade, it boasts an incredibly perfumed nose of espresso roast, mocha-infused chocolate, blackberry, cassis, cherry liqueur, and smoke. With an enormous... |
Blankiet Paradise Hills Vineyard Proprietary Red 2012 | Yountville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | The Blankiet Bordeaux Medoc blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This wine is sheer power in a silk glove. |
Blankiet Paradise Hills Vineyard Proprietary Red 2013 | Yountville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 98 | Our Bordeaux Medoc blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This wine is sheer power in a silk glove. |
Blankiet Rive Droite Paradise Hills 2012 | Yountville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 99 | Bordeaux Right Bank style wine. Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc. This wine is gorgeously fruit forward with a core of minerality. |
Bodega Colome Altura Maxima Malbec 2012 | Salta, Argentina | Red Wine | 96 | Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte has crafted wines of distinction and international acclaim for Colome. He believes the Malbec from Altura Maxima Vineyard is the embodiment of two extremes - a traditional grape variety from his French origins made from the vineyard that challenges all convention in the modern viticultural wo... |
Bodega Colome Reserva Malbec 2007 | Argentina | Red Wine | 96 | Black, deep and intense color with nose of ripe black fruit, blackberries, blackpepper and plum. Plenty of volume and powerful in the mouth. Round, with lotsof tannins, but with finesse and harmony. A wine that is powerful and at the sametime refined. Best paired with osso bucco, lamb, strong cheeses, roasted walnuts,a... |
Bodegas El Nido El Nido 2004 | Jumilla, Spain | Red Wine | 99 | "The consulting winemaker at Bodegas El Nido is Chris Ringland of Barossa Valley fame. Amazingly, the 2004 El Nido is even better. It is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Monastrell sourced from the same vineyards as its sibling but from the tenderloin portions, and it received the same oak treatment. Similar in color, th... |
Bodegas El Nido El Nido 2005 | Jumilla, Spain | Red Wine | 98 | "Opaque violet. Seductively perfumed bouquet of red and dark berry liqueur, graphite, Asian spices and incense. This saturates every nook and cranny of the palate with flavors of sweet raspberry, boysenberry, candied licorice, cinnamon and vanilla. Impressively fresh for such flavor impact, thanks to gentle tannins and... |
Bodegas El Nido El Nido 2006 | Jumilla, Spain | Red Wine | 97 | This red is jam packed with blackberry, black cherry, plum, blueberry, creme de cassis, tobacco, leather, minerals and oak. Powerful, yet refined and well-balanced. |
Bodegas El Nido El Nido 2007 | Jumilla, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | Opaque violet. Seductively perfumed bouquet of red and dark berry liqueur, graphite, Asian spices and incense. This saturates every nook and cranny of the palate with flavors of sweet raspberry, boysenberry, candied licorice, cinnamon and vanilla. Impressively fresh for such flavor impact, thanks to gentle tannins and ... |
Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Reserva 2005 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano aged 24 months in oak casks (80% French, 20% American). |
Bodegas Lan Culmen Reserva 2004 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | Intense and bright cherry color. Ripe fruit nose, with hints of plums, cherries and wildberries. Spicy, roasted and balsamic aromas as well as mineral notes. Complex. Culmen is only produced from harvests of outstanding quality. |
Bodegas Lan Culmen Reserva 2015 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | Bright cherry red color with a deep intensity. Predominant notes of liquorised red fruit, and spiced hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. A multitude of textures and flavours burst in the mouth. Balsamic notes as well as mineral nuances characteristic of the soil of the “Viña Lanciano”. Silky and full- bodied in the mouth wit... |
Bodegas Lan Rioja Edicion Limitada 2004 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | |
Bodegas Mas Alta La Creu Alta 2012 | Priorat, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | On the nose, very intense aromas associated with black berry. After, the wine reveals mineral notes, Mediterranean herbs, typical vegetation of Priorat, and balsamic notes, keeping the same intensity. The attack is elegant and ample. After, the tannins appear, giving a concentrated and flexibile sensation. Powerful, bi... |
Bodegas Pujanza Norte 2016 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | Intense cherry-red color with violet glints. Clear and bright. Wild berries, spices and well-integrated oak. Wild and complex red with palate-tingling acidity, chalky freshness and flavors of plum and damson embellished by stylish French barrel notes. |
Bodegas Raul Perez Sketch Albarino 2009 | Rias Baixas, Spain | White Wine | 96 | A light gold-colored wine, Sketch is a remarkable Albariño that has high-pitched aromas of lemon and talc with an unmistakable saline note. Similar to the aromas, the wine's flavors are incredibly packed and concentrated on the palate, with huge, squeaky-clean flavors of minerals, citrus, and fresh stone fruits and the... |
Bodegas Raul Perez Ultreia de Valtuille Mencia 2008 | Spain | Red Wine | 96 | 100% Mencia from Bierzo |
Bodegas Uvaguilera Aguilera Palomero 2001 | Ribera del Duero, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | The nose presents a perfect balance between the fruit and oak. Complex and persistent, yet soft and elegant on the palate. |
Bodegas Valderiz Ribera del Duero 2016 | Ribera del Duero, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | The grapes are sourced from vineyards planted by Tomás Esteban and are more than 25 years old, yielding a production of 4,000 kg per hectare. They are totally free of any artificial fertilizers or systematic chemical treatments. |
Bodegas Vega Sicilia Unico Tinto 1996 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | "The 1996 Unico seems more developed aromatically than the 1995 with elements of coffee and mocha but not quite the richness of fruit of the 1995. It is more supple on the palate but with less depth. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 20 years." |
Bodegas Vega Sicilia Unico Tinto 1998 | Ribera del Duero, Spain | Red Wine | 98 | It comes from the oldest vines on the property and in its composition, in addition to tempranillo are cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Although it is old, it maintains as a lively red wine. It has an intense ripe cherry color. Hints of toasted wood notes. |
Bodegas y Vinedos Alion 2003 | Ribera del Duero, Spain | Red Wine | 96 | A bright deep red color with streaks of violet. Full and elegant on the nose, with a wide rangeof aromas, such as vanilla, ripe fruits, compote and syrups. The palate is opulent and elegantwith harmonious tannins providing a subtle backbone to the wine; great aromatic persistence. |
Bodegas y Vinedos Maurodos Toro San Roman 2009 | Spain | Red Wine | 96 | Full-bodied, opulent, and floral, with a wide range of aromas and nuances. Very complete, rich and elegant, with silky tannin sand juicy fruitiness. Excellent maturity in a vintage full of fruit with very expressive wines. |
Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut with Gift Box 2008 | Champagne, France | Sparkling & Champagne | 96 | La Grande Année 2008 is from one of the most anticipated vintages since the start of the 21st century. The exceptional 2008 harvest resulted in a wine of infinite depth, concentration, and freshness. It expresses its distinctiveness in this deep, complex and harmonious wine. The clear wines were very promising: the Cha... |
Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut with Gift Box 2004 | Champagne, France | Sparkling & Champagne | 96 | Bright and deep gold. Abundant stewed and candied fruits on the nose, accompanied by touches of sweet spice. With time, notes of mirabelle and preserved orange unfold in the glass. A grand generosity. Intense cooked fruit and tarte tatin flavours express themselves in a mouth that is full and harmonious. |
Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut with Gift Box 2002 | Champagne, France | Sparkling & Champagne | 96 | R.D. (Recently Disgorged) is the result of a great vision of Madame Bollinger, R.D. is a magnification of the very best that theChampagne region's terroirhas to offer. R.D. starts as a Grande Année, the prestige cuvéeof Bollinger, and is allowed to mature for an extra 8 to 20 years, sometimes more. |
Bond Melbury (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2013 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 97 | The name Melbury is in homage to an historic area in London, where the estate owners reside much of the year. Since its debut with the 1999 vintage, the consistent hallmarks of Melbury have been plush red fruits (currants, bing cherries), redolent with spice and the scent of violets. Elegance and a supple texture defin... |
Bond Melbury 2013 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 97 | The name Melbury is in homage to an historic area in London, where the estate owners reside much of the year. Since its debut with the 1999 vintage, the consistent hallmarks of Melbury have been plush red fruits (currants, bing cherries), redolent with spice and the scent of violets. Elegance and a supple texture defin... |
Bond Pluribus 2009 | Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | The name refers to the Latin word for many, and was chosen to signify the various facets involved in creating a fine wine: from the sun, soil, and climate of a vineyard, to the team of people who guide a wine through its evolution. A breathtaking mountainous 7-acre site with steep exposures to the north, east and south... |
Bond Pluribus (375ML half-bottle) 2009 | Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | The name refers to the Latin word for many, and was chosen to signify the various facets involved in creating a fine wine: from the sun, soil, and climate of a vineyard, to the team of people who guide a wine through its evolution. A breathtaking mountainous 7-acre site with steep exposures to the north, east and south... |
Bond Quella (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012 | Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 98 | Making its debut with the 2006 vintage, the name is derived from the German word for a pristine source or an artesian aquifer. This property is steeply sloped facing southwest. The site is an ancient riverbed composed of cobble and rocks interwoven with pockets of tufa (volcanic ash) that were uplifted during the last ... |
Bond St. Eden (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2013 | Oakville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 99 | Always seemingly the more forward and showy in the early years, Bond’s 2013 St. Eden has wonderful notes of cedar wood, new saddle leather, Asian plum sauce, blackcurrants, licorice, and a touch of toasty oak. Dense purple in color, full-bodied and voluptuous, this stunner is easily the most approachable of the Bond 20... |
Bond St. Eden 2002 | Oakville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 96 | "The inky/purple-tinged 2002 St. Eden Proprietary Red reveals notes of unlit cigar tobacco, beautiful blueberry and creme de cassis fruit, and notions of licorice, spice box, and incense. It is full-bodied, with wonderful sweetness and plumpness as well as a meaty richness that cascades over the palate with a seamlessn... |
Bond St. Eden 2013 | Oakville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 99 | The red rocky soil of this northfacing site originates from high in the Vaca Mountains. St. Eden, which appeared first in the 2001 vintage, reliably shows great focus, an opulent "sweet" center and notes of creme de cassis, dark chocolate, and roasted herbs. Mineral-tinged and broad on the palate, the wine consistently... |
Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017 | Aloxe-Corton, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France | White Wine | 96 | The composition of this unique Bonneau du Martray cuvée reflects the complexity and richness of this great terroir, the most authentic representation of Charlemagne's terroir |
Booker Vineyard Estate 24 2014 | Paso Robles, Central Coast, California | Red Wine | 96 | Blend: 51% Tempranillo, 28% Syrah, 13% Petit Verdot, 8% Grenache |
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