90+ Point Wines: 2023

So consistent. All that you’d expect to see is here. Rich, intense layers of lemongrass, briny, wet stone minerality, spicy, creamy, and the signature flintlock smokiness. And no mention of fruit yet, but it’s there... Read More

Sliced apples, pears and lemons on the nose, with some wet-stone minerality. It’s medium-bodied, very clean and flavorful.

A light and fresh pinot that has real pinot character, with sliced strawberry and citrus notes. Light-bodied, clean and an attractive.

A waft of roasted nut on the nose enriches the palate's lively range of steeped apricot, Mandarin orange peel, pastry cream and chamomile notes. Racy acidity gives the complex profile fine definition and carries this on the... Read More

Fresh and creamy notes of pie crust, lemon curd and toast. Bright, juicy and elegant on the palate with a fluid, lengthy finish. A very good value here.

This cabernet has a pretty nose of blueberries, mulberries, currants and lavender. It’s juicy and fruit-forward with a medium body and approachable tannins.

This wine is concentrated, with aromas of boysenberry, lingonberry, clove, black tea, and notes of toasted oak on the nose. The flavors on the palate are huckleberry, Olallieberry, blood orange zest, star anise, dried bay leaf,... Read More

This vibrant wine is zesty with aromas of lemon curd, papaya, citrus blossoms, and green bell pepper on the nose. The flavors on the palate are white grapefruit, guava and lime zest, layered with dried fennel, sedimentary rock,... Read More

Delicately perfumed, this Gavi reveals aromas of flint, wet stone, and peach blossom. Light on the palate, it offers a
harmonious interplay of salty minerality and subdued citrus notes, leaving a mouthwatering, savory and herbal... Read More

Sour cherries, sultanas, dried oranges and sweet spices on the nose, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, jammy and lightly sweet-sour palate. Ripe tannins.

A blend of 65% Mourvèdre and 35% Cinsault, the 2023 Bandol Rosé from Château de Pibarnon offers up a delicate, complex bouquet of spices, licorice, red berries, lemon, spring flowers and herbs. Medium-bodied,... Read More

The 2023 DAOU Chardonnay presents enticing scents of pear, passion fruit and pineapple augmented by hints of honeysuckle, white peach, nutmeg and buttered toast. The nose is rounded out by nuances of crushed hazelnut, hibiscus,... Read More

A hypnotizing salmon pink color with notes of strawberry, watermelon, peach, and subtle floral hints. Discover minerality in its long and precise finish. Blend: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Cinsault

A field blend of 85% Assyrtiko and 15% Athiri, the 2023 Santorini A? offers the structured tension of the first grape with the pretty floral aromas of the second. Athiri tends to be lower in acidity, but its presence gives a gentle... Read More

The 2023 Vidiano has a hint of ashy mineral on first nose, and it takes a minute or two before you get to honeydew melon and Golden Delicious apple. The wine is lean-bodied for the most part, but it does have a good amount of... Read More

Fragrant, expressive and distinctive, with plenty to admire among the lemongrass, lemon verbena and lemon-lime flavors at the core. Shows accents of green tea and lemon balm, plus a hint of orange sherbet, all on a sleek frame.... Read More

This salmonhued wine is rich, with aromas of strawberry, Bing cherry, orange blossom, peach and mineral. The flavors on the palate are nectarine, white grapefruit zest and dried herbs, layered with mandarin orange, sedimentary... Read More

An aromatic white Cotes-du-Rhone with lots of floral aromas, including pink roses. Ripe and medium- to full-bodied. Long, creamy finish with a touch of fine tannins balancing this neatly. A cuvee based on viognier with small amounts... Read More

A bright and crisp white with sliced lemon, lime and hints of grass on the nose and palate. Flowers too. Medium-bodied, fresh and vivid. Hints of green papaya. Firm phenolics frame it.

This distinctive white features a lively, mouthwatering and energetic mix of pomelo, yuzu and lemon sherbet flavors, with hints of sweetgrass, apple blossoms and lime zest. There's also an appealing grip on the finish.... Read More

There is an oomph and intensity to the 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from Flowers, with ripe fruits and generous forest character. Aromas of gravel dust, pine tar and smashed blue fruits come to the fore with whispers of violet... Read More

Offers a concentrated, generous mix of mango, green apple and lemon curd flavors. Sleek and juicy, with a whiff of lemon blossoms on the finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported.

This lush wine boasts bright aromas of citrus blossoms, white grapefruit, lemongrass, and sweet tangerine zest. The flavors on the palate are white peach, pink grapefruit, cantaloupe, lime zest and crushed dried herbs with a crisp,... Read More

Zesty aromas of cher- vil, basil, and lime sorbet mir- ror notes on the palate. Salty pear and grapefruit zest are striking alongside racy acidity that leaves the mouth water- ing on the crisp finish.

A properly dry pinot gris that is a model of balance and harmony, the creaminess balanced by discreet freshness on the medium-bodied palate. I love the fresh melon and orange blossom aromas. Just a hint of tannin in the finish... Read More