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"This has a drop-dead gorgeous core of cassis and raspberry pâte de fruit flavors that holds center stage but still allows notes of Lapsang souchon...

"Aromas of stewed plum, toast and oak lead the nose. The palate offers baked red berry, vanilla, roasted coffee bean and mint but it lacks fruit ri...

"The outstanding 1999 Barolo Falletto is a very firm garnet, with smoky clove, cinnamon, plum and cherry aromas and a heady, warming contribution f...

The 1995 Château Coutet Barsac is a well-aged Sauternes made primarily from Sémillon, known for its balance and elegance. Displaying a deep gold hu...

"What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a full-bodied, decadent style to g...

“The essence of grapes. Full-bodied and tannic, yet very classy and refined. It's got grip, but rather than smashing you over the head with structu...

"Amazing graphite and violet aromas with dark fruits. Medium to full body, ultra-velvety tannins and a long and beautiful finish. Formed and tight....

"The massively rich, yet fresh, lively 1988 offers a compelling, flowery, honeyed bouquet of vanilla custard, buttery orange/apricot scents, and sm...

"Clearly at the top of the pyramid for the vintage, as the wine manages to avoid the pitfalls from the excessive heat, here you find a concentrated...

"Earthy, subtly leathery, tobacco, mushroom and rosehip nuances with potpourri and violets, too. This moves more to the soil from the fruit. A pret...

"The 2016 Chardonnay Larry Hyde and Sons is so delicate, precise and nuanced. In 2016, the Hyde leans more towards the citrus end of the spectrum. ...

"Provenance matters. This bottle was stunning! Power, austerity, grace, and complexity are what you find in the non-stop waves of blackberries, cur...

"Powerful deep, rich and concentrated, with a regal, quality to its ample tannins. There is a lot of depth that is easily seen with its multiple la...

Established in 1968, Diamond Creek was California's first estate dedicated solely to Cabernet Sauvignon. The Volcanic Hill vineyard spans 8 acres o...

"Austere, even at this age. Crisp style, with firm currant, spice, cedar and sage notes. Clearly a restrained, backward wine that needs more time."...

Domaine Michel Gaunoux was established in 1875 by Alexandre Gaunoux, who became known for producing high-quality Pommard wines in the Côte de Beaun...

"Still all in fruit and structure. Dark ruby in color, with bright raspberry and earth aromas. Full- to medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins...

"From a five-acre section of the vineyard, this classic red is blended with 8% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Crushed rock, red fruit and warm bakin...

 "This is an intensely powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, with 8% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc blended in. It is robust in firm tannins that prop up flav...

"Pale ruby / brick. Beautifully perfumed nose of dried cranberries, violets, cinnamon and a hint of aniseed. In the mouth this is a superbly struct...

"Very pure, vibrant aromas of cassis, violet, licorice and peppery spices. ...with enticing black- and redcurrant flavors lifted by a strong spicy ...

Domaine François Raveneau hand-harvests early to preserve acidity, ferments in stainless steel, and ages wines 12–18 months in older oak, ensuring ...

Coche-Dury, a renowned producer in Meursault, Burgundy, is best known for its collectible Chardonnay wines, including the highly sought-after Corto...

"Magical. A great '98 red Burg that is fresh and lively, rocketing with the purest, cleanest flavors of wild strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, cur...

"Bright and chewy, with a solid core of currant and berry flavors, almost floral at the edges; a youthful wine with a light feel behind the layer o...

"Volcanic Hill is a full-bodied Cabernet with ripe berry fruit, smoky richness, scented earth and elegant tannins that make the wine alluring in yo...

"I’ve been lucky enough to have multiple bottles of the 1990 Hermitage Blanc from Chave and it has drunk beautifully every time. Offering fully mat...