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"Powerful, rich, tannins that are chewy and physical in the mouth. Liquourice bud, turmeric root, cloves, rose stems, with tight blackcurrant and s...

"The 2008 Lynch-Bages is deep in color with minor aging on the rim. The nose is well-defined but demands coaxing, almost reluctantly revealing blac...

"This extravagantly perfumed wine has great juicy, ripe fruits. The tannic structure is almost secondary in the welter of ripe fruits, but it is en...

"This shows lots of opulent aromas of ripe fruit, light toasted oak, walnut and dried meat. It’s full-bodied, with chewy tannins and plenty of frui...

"Pure perfection, and reminding me slightly of the 1982, the 2009 Château Mouton Rothschild boasts an opaque ruby hue as well as an incredibly perf...

"Perfumed, focused and loaded with energy, this radiant red boasts enticing scents of iris, rose, crushed mint and wild berry. Boasting ethereal el...

"A subtle whiff of exotic fruit can be found on the lightly wooded aromas of mineral reduction, citrus peel, ginger root and acacia blossom. There ...

"This is the largest cuvee of the domaine. The wine is sourced from both sides of appellation, about 1/3 is from below Chassagne- Montrachet Morgeo...

"This is a savory and balanced second wine with plum, berry and spices such as cloves and pepper. Full-bodied and velvety with bright acidity under...

"There is a subtle complexity on the nose with currant, berry, fresh herb and wet earth aromas. Cut fresh flowers, too. Full body, dense and powerf...

"Its bigger sister, the 2000 Haut-Brion (a blend of 51% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc) showed incredibly at the tasti...

"Pure perfection and one of truly legendary wines out there, the 2010 is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc that hi...

"I found the 2020 Grands Echézeaux equally as impressive in bottle as I had out of the barrel. The wine, however, was different – initially relativ...

"Yes, there is power to this wine. But more than that, it exudes authority; a dense and solid wine with an impressive presence and texture. It has ...

"A terrific wine for the vintage, Latour's 1993 reveals an opaque purple color, a backward, cedar, black walnut, cassis, and earth-scented nose, me...

"The 1996 Chateau Margaux, a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, must be a strong contender for win...

"Fantastic aromas of cinnamon and Indian incense with plenty of ripe fruit. Full-bodied, silky and very long. A beauty through and through. Tiny pr...

"A perfumey and sensual wine with dried lavender, rosehip tea, violets, cranberry and herbal notes. Very floral in the mouth as well ,where it boas...

"A selection of 100% sangiovese grapes grown in estate-owned vineyards located on the south-easterly and south-westerly slopes of Montalcino, at an...

"Displays complex aromas of blackberry and cherry, with a hint of licorice. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a delicious finish of wonderful yet...

"A racy, perky wine that appealed enthusiastically to two of three panelists. One found that it lacked intensity but the others enjoyed its herbal,...

Aromas of dried herbs, sandalwood, lavender, tea, and grilled meats mingle with warm cherry notes, creating an enveloping experience. The nose exud...

"Pure, classic California notes of crème de cassis, spicy oak, chalky minerality, graphite, and spring flowers emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvig...

"1995 Calon Segur offered cassis, earth, spice and tobacco aromas. Full bodied, powerful and tannic in style. Still young, this robust, masculine s...

"The 2016 vintage was stellar due to warm summer growing conditions and cool temperatures in the fall, which extended hang-time and developed compl...

A delicate bouquet of mineral-infused red pinot and dark berry fruit, accented by hints of violet and subtle wood, introduces this wine. Rich, deta...

Vine Hill Ranch's inaugural release impresses with depth and complexity, solidifying the winery's reputation. The Phillips family, custodians of th...

"This has the makings of a great classic from Napa Valley. There is lots of structure as well as deep, concentrated, rich fruit, a heady perfume of...

"Ready to go, medium bodied, with a fresh, kirsch, spice and garrigue nose, there is a lot of freshness in the sweet, ripe, spicy, peppery, red ber...

"Dense, dark, deep, intense, long, and full-bodied, the wine is continuing to develop, flesh out, soften, and add complexities. Now, you find earth...

"Composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the medium to deep garnet-brick colored 2000 Ducru-Beaucaillou charges out of the gate with fla...

20,000 cases of this wine, displaying a dark ruby-purple hue, are produced annually. It boasts excellent cassis fruit intermingled with hints of dr...

"COLOUR Medium deep red. NOSE Classical cedar/cigar box/cassis/mint aromas. PALATE A muscular wine with cedar/blackcurrant flavours and sinewy, dry...

Tucked against the Mayacamas mountains in the celebrated Oakville AVA, with fertile, well-drained soil and afternoon shade, this superior site is h...

The 1992 Cardinale Estate Red is a limited-production vintage of exceptional quality. It boasts deep complexity, with rich dark fruit, subtle spice...

"The 1996 Leoville Barton appears more youthful than the 1996 Langoa Barton in the glass with a healthy deep garnet core. The aromatics unfurl grac...

"Made from a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon/20% Merlot, slightly sweeter. The wine's bouquet offers aromas of ripe berry fruit intermixed with min...

Wonderfully fruity with prominent notes of cherry and blueberry. Evolving into a spicier profile, the initial intensity softens, revealing a caress...

"Red Rock Terrace often expounds with dark cherry and black currant flavors, ripe, mouthcoating, velvety tannins and notes of tea, iron and savory ...

"I realize this is not a North Coast offering, but it’s such a sensational, impeccably high quality cuvee it merited inclusion in this report. One ...

Showing its floral fermentation notes, this wine from the 30-acre vineyard behind Nickel & Nickel strikes an elegant balance between succulent ...

"Sporting an opaque garnet-purple color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard needs a fair bit of coaxing to unlock fabulously evocati...

"Paired up with the 1990 at our vertical tasting, the more powerful and flamboyant side of the 1989 comes through rather dramatically. Along with t...

"Freshly picked blackberries turn into minty dark chocolate and oozing caramel with domineering eucalyptus on the nose. It becomes yet more complex...