90+ Point Wines:

A rich, layered red with red-berry, plum and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins. Better in a year or two, when it will have softened. Best after 2024.

In spite of the generous ripeness and excellent concentration on the mid-palate, this remains very sleek and racy with quite daring mineral acidity at the long, crisp finish. With a little aeration, fresh pineapple and Amalfi-lemon... Read More

Aromas of barrel spice, coffee, cherry, bittersweet chocolate, graphite and sautéed herb are followed by textured cherry and chocolate flavors. There's a pleasing sense of brightness to the acidity and deftness to the... Read More

Sweet red chili and tobacco notes to the blackberry, cassis and savory orange-peel character. A medium-to full-bodied cabernet sauvignon, packed with quite broad, dense and chewy tannins on the palate.

Lifted baked blackberries, black olives and dark chocolate. A very round, smooth and fleshy center palate, filled with rich blackberry fruit and seamless tannins. Drink or hold.

An enticingly complex rendition with sweet tobacco, blueberries, cedar, sesame, licorice and violets. Broad, bright and juicy on the palate, showing dense but polished tannins and fine-tuned minerality and savoriness. Very precise.... Read More

From the home estate of Madiran's guru Alain Brumont, the wine is a rich blend of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Still so young but with great potential, it is a ripe, black fruit and spice flavored wine, a... Read More

Alamos Malbec offers layers of dark cherry and blackberry and a velvety mouthfeel. Aromas of violet intertwine with spice and vanilla, while balanced tannins create a velvety mouthfeel and expansive finish. This Malbec delivers... Read More

Intense nose with hints of coffee and black chocolate to the raspberry jam and dark cherries. Nicely dry and bitter with dark-chocolate character that extends to the long, polished finish with silky tannins. Drink or hold.... Read More

The attractively bright, melon nose is as welcoming as the soft, juicy palate of this prototypical Italian pinot grigio. A hint of tannin neatly anchors the creamy and spritzy finish.

Brilliant ruby-red color, this classic Rosso offers sumptuous aromas of ripened blackberries and dark cherries. On the palate, the wine is generously well-rounded and rich with fruit-forward notes complimented by hints of leather... Read More

Nice sour cherries with a streak of white pepper and violets. Medium-bodied, but fleshy. Ripe, almost creamy tannins extend to the finish, but are still juicy and vibrant.

Aromas of plums, dried herbs, earth, citrus rind and sweet spices. Medium-bodied with powdery tannins. Juicy, with crunchy character and a vibrant finish.

The dark red 2021 Malbec is young, primary and fresh, with ripe fruit and nice balance. It is varietal and has notes of violets and small berries and a touch of herbs. It's medium-bodied with medium ripeness and moderate alcohol,... Read More

Rich notes of blackberry pie, cassis, and clove, with toasted oak, subtle green peppercorn and touches of butterscotch on the finish. Striking and rich.

Pairs well with flank steak and caramelized onions.

Sliced apples with some white peaches as well as honey blossom. Medium body, tight and fresh with some phenolics and a delicious finish. Appley at the end.

Lots of Central Coast character with a medium body. Dried strawberries, hints of cherries and a citrus undertone. Some wet earth, too. Medium body. Very fresh.

Rather sweet fruit character with crushed red berries and some oak. Medium-bodied with clean, raspberry jam flavor, turning a little more savory by the end. Pleasant, if a little sweet.

Blackberry with some asphalt and black-cherry aromas follow through to a medium body with firm, polished tannins and a crisp and clean finish. Cabernet sauvignon, syrah, merlot and a splash of sangiovese. Drink or hold.... Read More

Aromas of fresh peaches, sliced mangoes and jasmine. Medium-bodied with silky texture. Bright and succulent with fresh tropical and stone fruit at the core. Subtle spice at the finish.

Honeysuckle and gardenia make for sweet and delicate scents. The melting bubbles land gracefully, accentuating flavors of linen and orange cream. White rice and Asian pear dot the mid-palate, leading to a finish redolent of green... Read More

Fruity nose of passion fruit, guava and kiwi fruit. Medium-bodied with a juicy, tropical palate and a bright, easy finish.

Dark garnet to the eye, this wine has a nose of black plums and graphite with a touch of bell pepper. There is a good mix of fruit and savory notes, particularly flavors of cranberry, black cherry, white chocolate, roasted yellow... Read More

A medium-bodied red with aromas of currants, blackberries, raspberry leaf and rose hips. Firm, powdery tannins and a silky, vibrant feel. Sleek and mineral finish with chalky undertones. Drink or hold.