90+ Point Wines:

Plush notes of cinnamon toast, black raspberry, and sweet tobacco seamlessly glide along the palate of this iconic five- variety Bordeaux blend with a hint of grainy tannins.

Flavors of lemon and crushed golden apple show a honeyed richness toward the finish. The wine gains brightness and lift over several hours in the glass maintaining focus and verve.

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

A fresh yet structured pinot with dried strawberry, orange peel and light caramel with dried stems. Medium body, flavorful, firm and bright at the end. Savory.

On the nose, vanilla-lemon custard takes a stand and the lilting lingering perfume of white flowers adds a sweet tone. Tickling, energetic bubbles dissipate to a dry mineral middle, dotted with green apple tartness. Delicate notes... Read More

A candied style showing mounting richness behind scents of dried fig, caramel, toffee and cream. Multi-layered on the palate, with mouth-filling grapiness and balancing citrus.

Fruit sources from the cool climates of Southern Napa contribute lifted herbal notes and violets, balanced by generous, warm dark berry fruit from up-valley sources. Medium to full-bodied, juicy blackberry and cherry woven around... Read More

This is a superb value in Oregon Pinot Noir, with tart strawberry and sweet hay aromas making a nice introduction. The Foris estate wine is balanced, with gentle acidity and velvety tannins matched up with flavors like Bing cherries,... Read More

This wine is driven by red plums, red currants and allspice. Other notes waft through, including orange zest, dried black-tea leaf, star anise, vanilla spice and bittersweet chocolate. The midpalate rounds out nicely with slightly... Read More

Sourced from Bosché, Sycamore, and Red Barn Ranch, this wine displays all the classic notes of the Rutherford AVA. The aromatics conjure up notions of dark chocolate, black cherry, fresh cedar, and graphite. The palate... Read More

Good example of a robust but velvety Alexander Valley cab, combining richness, depth and drinkability while staying fresh and balanced. Fine-grained tannins and notes of black cherries, blueberries and tobacco leaves develop as... Read More

Framed by firm acidity, this vivacious Champagne is almost crunchy in texture, showing harmony to the flavors of white peach, grated ginger, clover honey and candied lemon zest. Delivers a mouthwatering, chalk-tinged finish.... Read More

This mouthwatering bubbly layers a finely textured mousse with flavors of green apple, grapefruit zest, star fruit and spice. Lively and very harmonious, with a long, lingering finish.

The 2020 Chianti Riserva Castelrotto is a potent, heady wine. Dark plum, spice, leather, tobacco and earthy notes lend notable presence. A wine of authority and substance, the Riserva has much to recommend it.

Herbal and well-detailed on the nose, the 2020 Barolo boasts a medium ruby hue and opens with notes of fresh rosemary, juniper, cranberries, menthol, and dried roses. Medium-bodied, it’s lifted with bright acidity, fine,... Read More

The 2021 Artistry is a complex and sophisticated wine. The nose reveals aromas of cassis, black cherry swirling with aromas of vanilla, espresso and tobacco. The palate is rich and full-bodied with flavors of ripe, lush black... Read More

Polished and elegantly layered, offering lively red currant and raspberry flavors that are highlighted by notes of rose petal and orange peel, finishing with refined tannins. Drink now through 2031.

Choose wisely and you could be happier--and better off--with sparkling wines than Champagnes on offer in the run-up to Christmas.Graham Beck Brut NV. This is classic stuff with bready, autolytic aromas, a fine mousse and distinctly... Read More

Amber, golden tawny color. An excellent bouquet, with a characteristic nutty character, such as almonds, and delicious mature fruit with hints of orange peel. Rich, sweet and smooth onthe palate, it is perfectly balanced, with... 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 is a comparatively quiet Cab, seemingly more Bordelais in style than South Aussie, but it's varietally expressive nonetheless. Powerful, dusty tannins and lifted acidity balance plump blackberries, currant, graphite and... Read More

A soft layer of mint, bay leaf and white pepper adds character to the primary berry aromas on this Limestone Shiraz from a particularly perfumed vintage. It’s medium to full bodied with silky texture, succulent fruit freshness,... Read More

Rich and luscious aromas of ripe plums and blackberries sprinkled with baking spices carry into flavorful black fruits layered with oak spices. Fine-grained tannins coat the mouth, balanced by juicy acidity that freshens the palate... Read More

Savory and spicy red with a plush, fruit-forward palate. The nose shows ripe red berry, crushed herb and crushed stone notes, following through to a medium body with a chalky texture and mellow fruit character.

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