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Domaine Tollot-Beaut Corton Grand Cru 2017 | Aloxe-Corton, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France | Red Wine | 90 | A great Corton should resemble the hill itself in its size and impressiveness. Tollot-Beaut’s Corton Grand Cru is intense, concentrated, structured, and long. Aromas and flavors of black cherry liqueur, minerals, and herbs are complemented by vanilla and spice from aging in 50% new Burgundian pièce. |
Black Stallion Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 90 | The 2010 vintage is full-bodied and balanced with a savory nose of blackberries, cassis, spice and a hint of peppermint. Flavors of rich black cherry, mocha espresso, brown spice and caramel unfold gracefully across the palate with smooth, silky tannins and a long elegant finish. |
Canvasback Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 | Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington | Red Wine | 90 | Alluring aromas of blueberry, black cherry, plum and licorice rise from the glass supported by earthy minerality and hints of dry desert sage. While the entry is rich and juicy, the wine reveals its full structure and intensity on the mid-palate, where firm, fine-grained tannins support layers of lush fruit and earth, ... |
G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera 2013 | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | Red Wine | 95 | Opening with a nose of blueberries and blackcurrants, it then develops with hints of iron and bitter orange zest. The palate is rich with cassis and blackberries, mineral characters and tense tannins, all coming together on a spicy, peppery finish with incense notes. |
Chateau Lascombes (Futures Pre-Sale) 2014 | Margaux, Bordeaux, France | Red Wine | 90 | Combining power and elegance and an unctuous and tannin-rich texture, Chateau Lascombes is a complex wine. In its youth, it always has an amazingly deep color. On the palate, finesse and a rich texture combine with very stylish fine-grained tannins. |
Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010 | Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 94 | Deep garnet color with remarkable elegance and complexity, and a beautiful bouquet of marasca cherries, tobacco and mint, with a lovely, long finish. |
Kunde Chardonnay 2003 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | "If you like clean chardonnays oriented toward fruit, this one is a terrific value. It mels flavors of dried pineapple and cherimoya with almond and mineral tones from the lees. The fruit takes on a satisfying richness with air, delicious with grilled prawns." |
Dry Creek Vineyard Dry Chenin Blanc 2009 | Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 87 | At first swirl, a beautiful golden color shines through, then pleasing aromas of orange blossom, lemon peel, and zesty citrus nuances emerge. On the palate, the wine is refreshing and lively with a wonderful balance of citrus elements and tangy sweet fruit that play perfectly together. The finish is clean and well inte... |
Flora Springs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 90 | This is a bold, rich Cabernet Sauvignon with a beautiful core of dark, brambly fruit -- black cherry, black raspberry and boysenberry -- framed by spicy notes of black pepper, anise, clove, cinnamon stick and fresh sage. Lush and full-bodied, the wine shows off sweet oak notes and a vanillin-tinged finish that is smoot... |
Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Blanc 2006 | Rhone, France | White Wine | 92 | "The 2006 St.-Joseph Lieu-Dit St.-Joseph blanc exhibits more smoke, honeyed grapefruit, and floral scents along with terrific acidity and excellent depth. |
Albert Bichot Chablis Grand Cru Moutonne Monopole 2005 | Chablis, Burgundy, France | White Wine | 94 | Beautifully clear golden-green robe with very bright reflections. This wine has aromas of fleshy fruit, like peach and nectarine, with discreet citrus and floral notes, like jasmine and violet. The mouth is ample and generous with a very distinct marly minerality due to the micro-terroir. It has immense freshness with... |
Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2011 | Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France | Red Wine | 95 | As with many houses in the region, the cépage for the red wine at Clos des Papes is based on a majority of Grenache (65%), with smaller quantities of Mouvèdre (20%) and Syrah (10%). The remainder of the blend consists of small amounts of some of the lesser-known varietals approved in the appellation, namely Muscardin, ... |
Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Merlot 2014 | Cachapoal Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile | Red Wine | 90 | Marques de Casa Concha, is dark, deep red in color with intriguing notes of currant, plum, wild berry, and spice with a touch of vanilla and mocha for dimension. Medium bodied with black-cherry flavors, followed by bittersweet chocolate and spice. Complexity develops out of its firm, quiet and supple core. |
Henry's Drive Shiraz 2008 | Padthaway, South Australia, Australia | Red Wine | 90 | With aromas of plums, rhubarb and ripe blackcurrant on the nose along with chocolate, cinnamon spice, hints of anise and earthy notes this is a complex and intriguing wine. Dark berry fruit is the dominant character on the front palate, and it is dense and brooding through the mid palate. With time in the glass the w... |
Egon Muller Scharzhof Riesling Qba 2016 | Mosel, Germany | White Wine | 91 | All Müller wines are Rieslings; “Scharzhof” is the property’s most accessible wine. “Scharzhof” is made utilizing grapes from Müller’s Saarburg and Wawern vineyards, and from the Wiltinger Braunfels and Wiltinger Kupp vineyards. This wine is a sterling introduction to Riesling and to the Egon Müller range. |
Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 2012 | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | Red Wine | 94 | Clerico is one of the most respected names in Barolo, and Domenico Clerico's wines are renowned for both high quality winemaking and for exceptional regional character. |
Adelsheim Pinot Blanc 1998 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | White Wine | 87 | With loads of mineral qualities, and some lemon and vanilla (no oak, though), the wine's sleek personality is easy to see. As a matter of fact, this Pinot blanc is the most approachable vintage Adelsheim has ever produced. |
Chateau Souverain Alexander Valley Chardonnay 2007 | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | This classic Alexander Valley Chardonnay offers vibrant aromas of ripe pear, white peach and yellow apple. On the palate the wine has a nice viscosity and creamy texture with lasting flavors of lemon, pear and honeycomb. The wine has bright acidity and a long, lingering finish. |
Gaja Camarcanda 2012 | Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 92 | Deep red. Rich in fruit and multi-layered aromas. Complex with a firm tannic structure. Densely woven with an expressive mineral character. |
Flora Springs Trilogy 2006 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 90 | A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. |
Domaine Faiveley Meursault Blagny Premier Cru 2016 | Meursault, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France | White Wine | 92 | A brilliant light yellow color. The very pleasant expressive and complex nose opens up with floral and slightly woody notes. The attack is bold and frank, then this wine is full and harmonious on the palate. It has a certain vivaciousness, which gives it good length on the palate and very long-lasting aromas. |
G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe (3 Liter Bottle) 2010 | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | Red Wine | 91 | Barolo Albe is a sheer ruby red color. Aromas of red fruits and plums, flowers, pine needles and brushwood. Albe is a harmony of sophisticated and delicate flavors supported by an elegant acidity and ripe tannins. |
Craggy Range Winery Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels 2013 | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand | Red Wine | 90 | Vibrant deep garnet colour. Enticing aromas of dark plums and cassis meld with those of nutmeg, tobacco and sandalwood in a classically composed nose. The palate is rich and yet quietly composed, with layers of flavour and tannin linked by fine acidity and the refined dusty tannins of the gravels. Finishes dry and long... |
Duboeuf Moulin-a-Vent Domaine de la Vigne Romaine 2010 | Beaujolais, Burgundy, France | Red Wine | 89 | Great aromatic intensity, with gently wooded scents of minerality, black fruits and vanilla. Warm, rich and fleshy, this wine reveals good tannic structure, with fine and racy tannins, which give it good aging potential. Good persistence in the finish. |
Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2009 | South Africa | Red Wine | 88 | This tasty Cape blend from South Africa'spremier Pinotage producer displays ripe,juicy flavors of dark berry, coffee andplum interlaced with pleasant herbal andspice notes. A distinctive smoky, tarrycharacter makes this supple, full-bodiedred the ultimate grilling/tailgate wine. |
Errazuriz Max Reserva Chardonnay 2011 | Aconcagua Valley, Chile | White Wine | 89 | The wine is a golden-yellow color, and the nose presents fresh fruit, floral, and citrus aromas that recall grapefruit and mandarin orange flowers and lend complexity to the wine. The fruity notes intensify on the palate with vibrant acidity that balances perfectly with creaminess, good structure, and the lush mouthful... |
Chateau Haut-Bailly 2014 | Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France | Red Wine | 94 | The wines feature beautiful aromas as well as a velvety texture and fresh fruit typical of the summer of 2014 and the long ripening period that followed. 2014: a vibrant vintage of great style. |
Fulcrum Londer Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 | North Coast, California | Red Wine | 91 | Intense garnet color. Shy aromas of dark cherry, violet, heather, and a hint of butterscotch. Big dark cherry, cola and earthy flavors with a savory minerality that belie the soft nose. Deep long finish with smooth tannins and seamlessly integrated oak. |
Hall Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2014 | Napa Valley, California | White Wine | 90 | A beautiful representation of the 2014 vintage, this wine is ripe, pure and refreshing. We selected fruit primarily from a mélange of cool climate vineyards in the valley—delivering the complex, vibrant and mouthwatering crispness that has become the hallmark of our Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. The 2014 Napa Valley Sau... |
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2010 | Columbia Valley, Washington | White Wine | 89 | The Grand Estates Chardonnay opens with bright fruit aromas of apple and pear which harmonize gracefully with signature notes of caramelized sugar and butterscotch. Ripe fruit flavors are bolstered by lively acidity, yet balanced deftly with a subtle creaminess. The striking combination of rich flavors, ample body and ... |
Cliff Lede Songbook Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 95 | The 2009 Songbook is the fourth edition of this wine featuring raspberry, rose oil, gravel, and dried tobacco leaf aromas. Time reveals cocoa powder, and orange zest as the wine unfolds in the glass. The wine's silky texture is layered with rich, fine-grained tannins lifting through the finish. Cassis, huckleberry, vio... |
Hess Collection 19 Block Cuvee Mt Veeder 2007 | Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 91 | The 2007 19 Block Cuvée is Cabernet Sauvignon-based layered with Malbec, Merlotand Syrah to produce a wine with pronounced fruit characteristics. It has aromas ofplum and black currant intermingled with caramel and molasses. The silky entrymelts into an ultra-rich core of dark fruit. A supple finish is testament to thi... |
Ca' Rome Maria di Brun Barbaresco 2001 | Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy | Red Wine | 90 | Beautiful, deep garnet color. Very intense, persistent bouquet, with notes of violets and brushwood. Full bodied, velvety texture, wonderful personality and balance. |
Dutton-Goldfield McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014 | Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 93 | The maturing vines at McDougall are providing more luscious fruit each vintage. While this wine is always a great candidate for your cellar, proving to be beautifully age-worthy over the years, the 2014 is especially friendly and welcoming even in its youth. The succulent, rich blackberry and black cherry compote perfu... |
Bodegas Dios Baco 20 Year Old Amontillado Sherry | Jerez, Spain | null | 92 | Medium-bodied with a light mahogany color, this Sherry shows the subtle nuances of nuts and caramel with a smooth elegant mouth feel and a long beautiful finish. This is a wonderful end to a meal enjoyed on its own at room temperature. Also try serving with nuts or hard cheeses. |
G.H. Mumm Cuvee Rene Lalou 1998 | Champagne, France | Sparkling & Champagne | 90 | The 1998 Cuvee R. Lalou is a fine, bright shade of gold that captures the light. This wine unfurls itself in a crescendo. The first impression is of elegance, though this is underpinned by an aromatic complexity that hinders close analysis of the wine with all its interlinking elements. The nose opens on fresh citrus a... |
Belvedere Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 | Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 89 | Intense aromas and flavors of blackberry jam, raspberries, spice, pepper and hints of chocolate with a beautiful toasty oak component that provides depth and complexity. This rich, bull-bodied wine has smooth textures, great balance and a long finish. The 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon should age beautifully for at least te... |
Dievole Chianti Classico Riserva Novecento 2013 | Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 93 | Clean, pronounced and developed aromas of ripe red fruits. Elegant spicy notes. Full body with well-balanced tannins and fresh acidity. Ripe black fruits such as cherry and blackcurrant. Beautiful minerality with elegant and long finish. Ideal with cheese, game meat and grilled meat. |
Hugel Classic Riesling 2016 | Alsace, France | White Wine | 91 | The Hugel Riesling is an intense pale green color, dominated with the green and pale yellow highlights of springtime tree foliage, all completed with a silvery sheen. The bouquet is still a bit discreet and fresh -- it is harmonious, clear and well-stated, yet quite dense and fruity with hints of lime, fresh kiwi, lemo... |
Brooks Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 91 | Blackberry, sandalwood, marjoram, damp moss, sassafras aromas. Umeboshi plum, graphite, fresh currant, lavender, garam masala on the palate. Deep fruits and vibrant acidity lead into elegant floral notes, broad tannins, and a long resinous finish. Exhibits both lively freshness and ample structure for extended aging; g... |
Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2008 | Russian River, Sonoma County, California | White Wine | 90 | Using Russian River fruit, we crush the grapes whole-cluster and ferment entirely in French oak barrels to produce a wine with a seductive, round texture and notes of sweet vanilla. Not only does this technique create a lavish character, it works to highlight the green apple, honeysuckle, and citrus flavors, which are ... |
Etude Sta. Rita Hills Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 | Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California | Red Wine | 91 | Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir always shows a sense of elegance, with silky, glossy tannins—and this vintage continues that tradition. Plush and round, full without being overly heavy, savory notes are shared with aromas and flavors of pomegranate, raspberry and plum with a touch of oak spice and toasted graham cracker... |
Dopff & Irion Crustaces 2015 | Alsace, France | White Wine | 89 | Brilliant golden yellow robe. The 2015 vintage shows mineral aromas, with dry, white fleshed fruit such as green apple, white elderberry flowers and notes of dill. Lively and fresh on the palate, dynamic, with white pepper aromas on the finish. |
Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina Sannio 2003 | Italy | White Wine | 90 | Number 96 on |
Calera Mt. Harlan Viognier 2003 | Central Coast, California | White Wine | 91 | This lovely Viognier is perfumed with notes of white peach, tropical fruits and jasmine. The flavors are both powerful and rich, laced with the same fruits and flowers that enhance the aroma. The 2003 Viognier shows exceptional balance and structure, with a silky texture and flavors that linger on and on. |
L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee 2014 | Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington | Red Wine | 90 | L'Ecole No 41 has been producing Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee since 1993. Apogee represents their best effort to capture this vineyar'’s distinctive and characteristic spicy bold aromas, dark fruit flavors, robust tannins and rich structure. |
Leonetti Reserve (torn label) 2008 | Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington | Red Wine | 93 | Cabernet Sauvignon 69%, Petit Verdot 11%, Merlot 11%, Cabernet Franc 9%. |
Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis 2007 | Roero, Piedmont, Italy | White Wine | 90 | Giacosa's Arneis offers subtle, elegant aromas of apples, pears and peaches. This is a very refreshing white recommended with a wide variety of foods, including antipasti and pasta dishes. |
Betz Family Winery Cuvee Frangin 2012 | Columbia Valley, Washington | Red Wine | 90 | Cuvée Frangin is crafted in a more approachable style using multiple varieties, less new oak, and an overall gentler approach. The results are exciting, uniting the classic varieties that we've made and matured side by side every vintage. Our new Washington red blend, Cuvée Frangin (koo-vay frahn-jhan), unites the arom... |
Foxglove Zinfandel 2015 | Paso Robles, Central Coast, California | Red Wine | 90 | Brambly, ripe Zinfandel fruit and spice in a fresh package. The use of stainless on the Foxglove Zin keeps the ripe fruit from being too dark. With a slight chill this is an excellent BBQ wine! |
Chateau La Dominique 2006 | St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France | Red Wine | 90 | A predominantly Merlot blend, complimented with Cabernet Franc and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged entirely in oak barrels, of which, 50-70% are new for 15-18 months. |
Laurenz V Charming Gruner Veltliner 2014 | Kamptal, Austria | White Wine | 90 | Aromas of ripe apples and a typical Veltliner spiciness marry to create a fascinating fruit bouquet. On the palate, the wine is soft and juicy, supported by a fine fruit acidity. Very harmonious, allowing for perfectly smooth drinking. Simply charming! |
Gramona La Cuvee Cava 2013 | Penedes, Spain | Sparkling & Champagne | 89 | Straw yellow color. Good intensity and definition on the nose with stone fruit aromas of peach, loquat, apple, and pear. A citric hint of lemon peel provides freshness. Buttery notes and a subtle touch of species and honey. |
J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese Riesling 1999 | Mosel, Germany | White Wine | 93 | "Terrific from start to finish. Aromatic, densely flavored and rich, with slate, lime and peach elements on a seamless, well-defined structure. The finish takes on another dimension, and makes it look effortless." |
Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 | Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 92 | Aromas of wild flowers, cherry and huckleberry are followed by truffles and baking chocolate. On the palate, precise and textured with chocolate cherry and briary fruit on the front palate. Notes of orange flower and fennel seed define a long and smooth finish. |
Bogle Essential Red 2012 | California | Red Wine | 91 | A compelling blend of California's finest plantings of Old Vine Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah, this wine surpasses all expectation for pure enjoyment and approachability. Rich, with enticing layers of complexity, starting with the first irresistible sip. Intense flavors of boysenberries and swee... |
Beaux Freres The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir 2002 | Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 91 | This is a great American Pinot Noir. It is world class in complexity, richness and aging potential. Dark ruby/purple with an extraordinary nose of forest floor, spring flowers, plums, black currants and sweet cherries. The wine is full bodied, very rich and quite tannic. The tannins are balanced by the cascade of fruit... |
Arnaldo Rivera Barolo Ravera 2015 | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy | Red Wine | 90 | Arnaldo Rivera is the flagship range of wines from Terre del Barolo. This Barolo comes from the Ravera Cru, a top site in Novello, sourced from six parcels at a high elevation of around 1300 feet. The nose is intensely smoky, with raspberry and strawberry aromas. The calcareous white soils produce beautiful fruit aroma... |
Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Terres Brulees 2012 | Cornas, Rhone, France | Red Wine | 93 | Les Terres Brulees displays intense dark color with tinges of purple highlights in the glass with aromas that reveal notes of ripe fruit, cassis, cocoa and spices. The palate is rich and spicy with strong tannins and a nice finish. |
DuMOL Eddie's Patch Syrah 2004 | Russian River, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | Purple/black color. Highly complex nose combines fruit aromatics of dark cassis and blackberry with site-driven aromas of earth, lavender and minerals. These notes continue on the palate where a strong sense of cool climate floral, graphite minerality is immediately apparent. The broodingly backward mid-palate that is ... |
CADE Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 92 | The 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine with incredible color, aromas of chocolate covered cherries, rose, raspberries, blueberry, and coco nibs. The palate is dense, rich, and thick. It has integrated tannins that are balanced and velvety in texture. The wine finishes with flavors of graham cracker, roasted ... |
Graceland Vineyards Cabernet Sauvgnon 2000 | South Africa | Red Wine | 86 | : A natural wine making process using only four ingredients: grapes, yeast, sulphur dioxide and fresh egg-white. Grapes are destemmed into open fermenters; inoculated with yeast cells immediately; left on skins for 6 days; racked to oak barrels where malolactic fermentation starts and completes naturally. |
Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay (375ML half-bottle) 2017 | Napa Valley, California | White Wine | 93 | Miljenko “Mike” Grgich has been called “The King of Chardonnay” since the winery began in 1977, and you can taste why in this classically-styled wine. We did not allow the Chardonnay to undergo malolactic fermentation, preserving its natural acidity. The wine displays crisp Fuji apple, honeydew melon and a hint of cash... |
Carmel Limited Edition (OU Kosher) 2012 | Israel | Red Wine | 90 | Elegant with an aroma of blackcurrant, cassis, exotic spices with a hint of eucalyptus. |
Le Macchiole Paleo 2010 | Tuscany, Italy | Red Wine | 93 | Le Macchiole Paleo is a dep ruby red color. Notes of blackcurrant, coffee, green tea and spices. A full bodied wine, very rich and deep in mouth, with very thick and elegant tannins. A long aging wine, with a strong character. |
Falesco Montiano 2010 | Italy | Red Wine | 90 | It has a wonderful, deep, ruby red color, a wide aromatic range of scents in which delicious vanilla notes, small red fruit, layers of jam and sweet spices combine. The taste appears to have a full aristocratic roundness and softness, with quite elegant, agreeable and lingering flavors. |
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2013 | South Africa | White Wine | 92 | A tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. A prominent core of intense pear fruit aromas and flavours is brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of natural acid and a dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and ... |
Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 90 | Elegant and full bodied, our Cabernet Sauvignon's complex aromas of black berries, black licorice and a hint of cocoa powder are the perfect partner with grilled steak, roasted rack of lamb or venison stew. |
Anne Amie Cuvee A Pinot Noir 2009 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 87 | Aromas of red cherry, strawberry, cedar, forest floor, sandalwood and leather. Juicy flavors of red cherry, red plum, rose petal and forest floor, with great acidity. The finish is long and smooth, with silky tannins. |
Heitz Cellar Bella Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 1983 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 90 | Heitz Cellars Bella Oaks Cabernet possesses a briary, vanillin overtone in the aroma and richness on the palate that rank it amongst the most flavorful of all Napa Valley Caberne Sauvignons. The wine has received national recognition for its superb quality and consistency in style. |
Conn Creek Limited Release Merlot 1999 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 91 | Like other Conn Creek wines, this Merlot is crafted in a lush, bold style that reflects the intense character of Napa Valley vineyards. A core of bright cherry aromas is surrounded by chocolate, nutmeg and vanilla. On the palate, cherry and plum flavors tinged with spice linger through a silky, long finish. |
Clif Family Winery Viognier 2018 | Napa Valley, California | White Wine | 92 | Asian pear, rose petal, apricot and orange blossom. The palate has a rich entry with weight, texture and spice, followed by bold acidity that is characteristic of this cooler vintage. |
Clos de l'Oratoire 2011 | St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France | Red Wine | 90 | With its pronounced fruity aromas and beautiful deep crimson colour, Clos de l'Oratoire is a smooth, soft, very seductive wine. Despite its tremendous ageing potential, Clos de l'Oratoire is nevertheless enjoyable seven years after the vintage. |
Chateau Rabaud Promis Sauternes 2005 | Sauternes, Bordeaux, France | null | 90 | The nose offers notes of lemon flower and fresh pineapple leaves. The mouth is full with notes of almonds, honey, mango, stone fruits and spices. |
Hogue Cabernet-Merlot 1997 | Columbia Valley, Washington | Red Wine | 88 | The blend Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is made to be approachable and ready to drink in its youth. The predominant flavors and aromas are bright raspberry fruit, vanilla, and oak. The wine has good weight and structure and bramble and herbal notes that add interest. With its bright fruit and moderate complexity, the... |
Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2015 | Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France | Red Wine | 95 | The Vieilles Vignes, a cuvee made entirely from old-vine Grenache, made in vintages where the Grenache is abundant, rich and complex. It is sourced from the sandy soils of Charbonnieres (planted 1900), the limestone marl of Esquierons (planted 1900/1949), and the gravelly red clay of Gallimardes (planted 1934/1959). It... |
Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion 2008 | Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France | Red Wine | 90 | Resplendent color of intense red. Complex nose of ripe red fruit accompanied by familiar accents typical of this great estate. This "grand vin" at first somewhat closed on the palate, slowly opens to reveal a great length and finesse of ripe fruit. The dense tannins mesh beautifully. A very fine La Mission Haut-Brion. |
Eroica Riesling 2007 | Columbia Valley, Washington | White Wine | 90 | This Eroica shows the crisp acidity of the 2007 vintage, which was the best acidity holding year in the past five years. The wine delivers mandarin orange and sweet lime aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. The cooler September, along with selecting fruit from higher elevation and cooler sites, contributed to ... |
Chappellet Chardonnay 2015 | Napa Valley, California | White Wine | 90 | This Napa Valley Chardonnay is produced from fruit grownin the coolest regions of Napa Valley. Overlooking the San Pablo Bay, Kelly Ranch receives the benefits of the Bay's marine influences, creating optimal growing conditions for Chardonnay. This wine was aged on its lees for eight months in one-third new French oak ... |
Chateau Poujeaux 2014 | Moulis, Bordeaux, France | Red Wine | 90 | Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot |
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 1999 | Veneto, Italy | Red Wine | 90 | Number 58 of |
Acacia Pinot Noir Lee 1998 | Carneros, California | Red Wine | 89 | Each year we select only the best vineyards for our Single Vineyard Series. Lee Vineyard earned its own bottling in 1998. The wine is highly fragrant with rose petal, sweet tobacco, strawberry jam, crushed blackberries, black pepper and hibiscus aromas. The medium body is rich and full up front, turning to sweet tan... |
Ferrari-Carano Tresor 2013 | Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | Ferrari-Carano presents its finest blend of the five classic Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc – from the best selections of their vineyards in Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Aptly named "Trésor" for "treasure," the grapes are hand harvested from low-yielding vin... |
Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir (375ML half-bottle) 2013 | Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 90 | A true illustration of the art of blending, the 2013 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir is a wonderfully complex elegant wine with intriguing notes of black cherry, currants, cloves and nutmeg. With some air, notes of allspice, cardamom and black tea emerge from the glass with a subtle lift of cocoa powder and vanilla. In the... |
La Chablisienne Chablis Grand Cru Chateau Grenouilles 2014 | Chablis, Burgundy, France | White Wine | 92 | The first aromas of the bouquet form a festival of spiciness: vanilla, cinnamon, and pepper that quickly move aside and leave room for suggestions of white flowers. Nevertheless, the Chablisienne terroir soon reaffirms itself to take center stage with a lime-flavored freshness accompanied by a mineral quality. |
Byron Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2001 | Central Coast, California | White Wine | 90 | Byron Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley is an exceptionally well balanced wine, displaying ripe, vibrant flavors and remarkable silkiness. Aromas of white peach and pear are complemented by a backdrop of French oak with hints of honey and butter. Appealing and approachable, the wine has a flowing, silky texture that carrie... |
Angove Family Winemakers Nine Vines Rose 2008 | Australia | Pink and Rosé | 88 | This wine has raspberry and strawberry aromas on the nose. On the palate, zesty fruit flavours of red currant and raspberry from the Grenache combine with spicy cherry of the Shiraz to produce a crisp, refreshing wine with a long, full finish. |
Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014 | Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington | Red Wine | 92 | A beautifully dark and saturated color that leads in to aromatics of raspberry, blackberry cobbler and cocoa powder. Digging deeper reveals sage brush, menthol and rosemary that evolves and opens with grace over time — a completely entrancing wine. A large mouthfeel of dark fruit, dark chocolate and enticing length wit... |
Cristom Louise Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 | Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon | Red Wine | 91 | The Louise Vineyard Pinot Noir is more heavily textured, dark-fruited and more concentrated in flavor than the other single vineyard Cristom Pinot Noirs. The wine has flavors of creamy-mocha latte notes on the bouquet co-mingling with dark red fruits that are reminiscent of fresh mulberries, very ripe blackberries, plu... |
Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 93 | |
Bacio Divino Janzen Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 | Oakville, Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 91 | Expresses an exciting nose of bright cherry, fleshy blackberry preserves with a powdering of French barrel vanillin. The color is brilliantly dark and nuances of this wine are pure as there hasn't been any filtering or fining where flavors may be inadvertently absorbed or stripped. On the palate, the flavors of this wi... |
Duboeuf Moulin-a-Vent 2005 | Beaujolais, Burgundy, France | Red Wine | 90 | Intense color, varying between deep garnet and dark ruby. This Moulin-à-Vent is suggestive of both flowers and fruit, particularly violets and cherries. Well-structured with moderate tannins, and delicately spiced, it offers complexity and good length, elegance and harmony, power and velvet. |
Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2001 | California | Red Wine | 91 | Dark ruby in color with rich aromas of black cherry, currants, licorice and chocolate, hints of tobacco, cedar and spice. Complex, well-balanced flavors of cherry, berry and currants, and a dash of mint, finishing in a fruity, supple, expansive finish. |
L'Ecole 41 Ferguson Estate Red 2017 | Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington | Red Wine | 92 | Ferguson's flavor profile is distinctly influenced by its volcanic basalt soil. This richly structured wine offers complex aromas of espresso, chocolate, and dark mineral–laced fruit. Layers of wild blackberries and focused tannins integrate with flint and graphite on the palate. Structured and intense, Ferguson's conc... |
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 | Napa Valley, California | Red Wine | 93 | The 2012 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of mixed berry fruit, boysenberry, chocolate covered cherries, layered with hints of graphite and toasted oak. On the palate, a smooth entry is followed by intense, ripe berry notes. This wine is focused and silky through the midpalate, building to a finish with ... |
La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Tinto 2003 | Rioja, Spain | Red Wine | 90 | This wine, a cherry-colored garnet with somewhat brick-red rim, presents rich, spicy aromas, with hints of cedar, cocoa, and fresh fruit. In the mouth it is exceptionally smooth. A well-rounded and light wine, dressed in elegance. |
Chateau Fombrauge 2015 | St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France | Red Wine | 92 | Ruby red, with luster and clarity. Expressive nose of regular complexity, primary notes of red fruits, blackcurrants and cherry. Appealing, supple and light. The palate is characteristic of its balance: acidity and almost total absence of tannins enhance the impression of roundness. Attractive, elegant and fresh finish... |
Heritance Sauvignon Blanc 2017 | Napa Valley, California | White Wine | 92 | Pale lemon-green color. Aromas of tropical fruit, Meyer lemon and pineapple, with hints of orange blossom. On the palate nuances of melon and Asian pear which gives way to good acidity and crispness followed by a smooth lingering finish. |
Folie a Deux Dry Creek Zinfandel 2014 | Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California | Red Wine | 90 | A medium-bodied Zin with blackberry jam aromas, followed by notes of boysenberry, mocha and cedar, layered over a long and firm finish. |
Demetria Estate Pinot Noir Cuvee Sandra 2006 | Central Coast, California | Red Wine | 92 | Layers of cherry, strawberry, black truffle, and cola are complimented by spice and graphite. Rich and complex, with flavors of deep red fruits, leather, and smoke on the palate. Long, lingering finish. The perfect pinot to compliment red meats, especially lamb. |
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