90+ Point Wines:

San Giorgio Ugolforte presents a dark core of red and black berry fruit layered with earth, leather, smoke, and herbs. Complex and elegant, the wine is full on the palate and firm in tannin structure. Refreshing acidity frames... Read More

Beguiling exercise in delicacy. Pale tawny colour. Light and fruity aromas. Elegant delivery of fruit weight and sugar. Savoury, dry finish.

This iconic bottling excelled in this stellar vintage. Aromas of struck stone, lemon blossom and crisp stone fruit lead from the nose into a grippy palate layered in honeydew, citron and light earth flavors.

There is one more step in precision and clarity in the 2022 Reserva Malbec, which is serious, varietal and ripe without excess at 14.5% alcohol and with good freshness and balance. It's nicely textured, with some grip and... Read More

Tight and lively red with aromas and flavors of blackberries, licorice, stone and dust. Medium to full body. Creamy texture from the fine tannins.

The 2024 Rosé Cistercien is a deeply mineral wine. Acids here are driving and persistent, cutting like a tornado across a cornfield. The intensely chalky, rocky minerality is the main attraction, as there's not much... Read More

Sophisticated and refined, Cabernet is always a dinner party favorite. Indulge in a rich bouquet of ripe raspberries, blackberry pie, oak and savory spices. Delicate, soft tannins provide structure and linger elegantly.... Read More

This wine offers fresh, lush, white grapefruit, guava and white peach on the nose. The palate is lively, offering Meyer lemon cream, white nectarine, graham cracker and dried herbs that glide into acacia honey, mineral and a dry... Read More

Savory and complex nose with a meaty, earthy undertone to the orange rind, iron, baking spices, leather and ripe plums. Juicy and firm on the palate with a medium to full body and abundant, mealy tannins. Long and caressing finish.... Read More

All Cabernet Sauvignon from specific hillside blocks on the estate, Shafer's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select spent 28 months in 100% new French oak. It's a big, ripe wine, weighing in at 15.5% alcohol, but it remains... Read More

This powerful, rough-hewn wine that contains 11% Petite Sirah holds extremely deep black and blue fruits in a framework of grippy tannins. A tight, reserved expression on the midpalate signals more aging is needed for best enjoyment.... Read More

Dried red cherry, rhubarb and red currant play with hibiscus and rosehip on the nose of this old-vine Grenache. Cherry cola and a dash of thyme open on the attack, while black plum layers in on the midpalate followed by dried... Read More

This wine, celebrating the involvement of Portuguese explorers in the silk route, has a dark coffee aroma with rich black fruits, shot through with young acidity. There is a touch of spice at the end. Drink from 2025.

There are more than 25,000 cases of the excellent 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown, a blend of fruit from the winery's Coombsville and Stags Leap District properties. Aged in 40% new oak (almost entirely French, although... Read More

Fresh aromas of mint, saline, fresh and dark raspberries form a perfume worthy of summer. Tingly acidity then joins forces with integrated tannins and the smoothest texture this side of cashmere. The wine's boysenberry, orange... Read More

A very pretty cabernet now with currant, chocolate and mahogany aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and layered with soft, creamy-textured tannin that gives it form and interest. Hard not to drink now.

Fragrant and inviting, this Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of mango, gooseberries, white peach, and pineapple, with a touch of orange blossoms and straw. This wine is bright with a refreshing mouthfeel, mineral and citrus notes,... Read More

Aged entirely in American oak (19% new), the 2020 Petite Sirah pairs an interesting mix of garrigue-like notions with mocha and cigar box, plus notes of blueberries, licorice and dark chocolate. It's full-bodied and a bit... Read More

The goal for Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon is richness and balance, with just the right amount of restraint to achieve a fresh, elegant example of Cabernet Sauvignon from California’s North Coast winegrowing region. On the... Read More

Light oak aging highlights bright cherry, raspberry, and cranberry notes, with delicate florals and hints of baking spice. Silky yet structured, it has fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and a lingering warm spice finish.

Intense aromas of gooseberry, star fruit, and basil exude from this perky and delicious wine. On the palate, high-toned acidity and mouth-puckering grapefruit are surrounded by green apple and just-cut grass.

This Champagne is a blend of some 30 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, respectively 40% and 60% of the total, from several harvests of perfectly ripened grapes.

Very rich and elegant, this is loaded with flavors of dried apricot, butterscotch and white chocolate. The long and zesty finish is filled with smoke and toffee.

It is my opinion that Taylor's tawny ports are the best of their type. When tasted against other tawnys, they all exhibit more aromatic personalities, greater fruit and ripeness, and a wonderful sweetness and length. The Ten... Read More

The 2023 Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia is a saturated red/ruby color and is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, raised in used barrels for around 10 months. Always a wine leaning into the fruity and... Read More