Featured (Top Wine)

"My God, this is a wonderful mature Lafite... It has incredible harmony and purity – a bouquet that has you instantly captivated... a beguiling sen...

"One of the vintage's superstars, this dark plum/purple-colored 1997 offers flamboyant, explosive aromas of vanillin, cherry jam, licorice, and new...

"I absolutely love the nose of licorice, minerals, black currants, and berries. Full and slightly hard and acidic, but I could smell it all night. ...

"Perfumed and sweet-tasting, with a matured, oxidative quality to the truffle, wet forest floor and raspberry aromas, but the toasted oak, rose pet...

"Roederer’s 2002 Cristal, from magnum, is just off the charts. What else is there to say? The magnum format is so well-suited to Champagne. As oppo...

"An intense, vibrant Tignanello, exuding black currant and black cherry fruit. All the components are balanced and this finishes long." 94/100 - Wi...

"Classic, exciting Yquem. Silky, creamy and round, yet armed with plenty of intense botrytized flavors--dried apricot, raisin, dried fig. Full-bodi...

"The 2003 Barolo is one of many unexpected surprises of the night. From a period before quality really skyrockets at the domaine, the 2003 is remar...

"The 2004 Cristal is nuanced and classy right out of the gate. Hints of lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine oil, spice and chamomile are all suggesti...

"Attractive plum and cherry character in this, with medium body, medium round tannins and a fresh, fruity finish." - Wine Spectator

Gaja, a leading Piedmont estate, blends tradition and innovation, elevating Barbaresco and Italian wine globally. Angelo Gaja pioneered single-vine...

"Wonderful Brunello that's drinkable now. Beautiful and fruity, offering medium body, fine tannins and a long, caressing finish." - Wine Spectator

"The 2013 is gorgeous. It’s linear and extremely long, showing real energy and vibe with crushed chalk and stone. Medium-bodied, tight and still st...

"The 2009 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard Cuvee Cathleen, from Wente clones, saturates the palate with honey, yellow flowers, marzipan, tangerine and a...

"An unusual wine, with loads of ripe, sweet fruit. More like syrup than wine. But it's full-bodied, luscious and stylish. Long finish. Try with cho...

"This is a bit like the 2006 in the sense of being more Montrachet than Chevalier in character as this is an even bigger wine and blind, it could e...

"The 2009 Guidalberto flows across the palate with layers of radiant red fruit. This is another striking, supple Guidalberto loaded with personalit...

"Powerful, refined and luscious, with a surplus of dark plum, kirschand cassis flavors that are unctuous and long. Shows plenty of grip, presenting...

"The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature from Chappellet, a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot, is a st...

"A smashing wine, following in the wake of the great ones in 1984, '85 and '86. Bursting with cherry, plum and prune flavors. Coffee, anise, cedar ...

"A linear and refreshing red with violets, roses, sandalwood and mushrooms. Medium-bodied and linear with a touch of mint, bay leaf and sage. Firm ...

"Gaja’s 2003 Barbaresco may well challenge its bigger siblings as the most successful of these new releases. Made in a style that combines expressi...

"This is a stunning wine that shows the happy exuberance and carefully contemplated quality that you should expect of one of the best sparkling win...

"The 2011 Vintage Port hasn't been seen in a while. It begins our mini-vertical this issue. Showing rich and gorgeous fruit, this is pure, young an...