Wine

"The nose showed warm and sunny, baked black and red fruit on the nose and a supple but dense texture. The impressive level of tannin noted in earl...

"Starting with the Grenache release, the 2012 Grenache Stein is a blend of 76% Grenache, 16% Syrah, and 8% Mourvedre, aged in 14% new French oak (1...

"This offering comes from one of Barolo's top producers and one of the best vineyard areas in the entire denomination. It delivers classic Nebbiolo...

"Scents of red berry, violet, iris, baking spices and leather emerge from the glass. The intense, creamy palate exhibits crushed black cherry and r...

"The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello comes across as cool, inward and reticent. In other words, very Ovello. It is one of the most complete of these...

"This is full-bodied, displaying cherry, licorice, wild herb, iron and tobacco notes. The dense tannins take over and dominate the finish now, desp...

"The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is another fabulous wine. It is completely different than the Montefico, even though the vineyards are li...

"This used to be called Moccagata but the name was changed in 2007. Lots of ripe fruit on the nose with hints of dried strawberry. Full body, very ...

"Mascarello’s 2006 Barolo Monprivato is incredibly primary at this stage. The 2006 is an explosive Monprivato endowed with layers of ripe red fruit...

"The 2007 Barolo Monprivato is stunningly beautiful. Monprivato is seldom this rich when it is young. It is most often intensely aromatic, mid-weig...

"Is Giacomo Conterno’s 2006 Barolo Cascina Francia a traditional or modern Barolo? Great question. Texturally, the 2006 boasts marvelous depth and ...

"Conterno’s 2005 Barolo Cascina Francia has developed in a very pretty, delicate wine. Open-knit and supple, the 2005 offers good depth and vibranc...

"The 2004 Barolo Cascina Francia boasts staggering depth and explosive intensity from the very first taste. One of the most brooding, backward 2004...

"The 2010 Bettina impresses for its tremendous energy, polish and vibrancy. Clean, saline notes support layers of expressive dark red fruit, crushe...

 "Beautifully done in an ultraripe style. Gushing, with a jammy berry pie mix of wild berry, blackberry and raspberry flavors that are complex and ...

"Smoky, black and blue fruit, flowers and wet earth open up the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, sweet, bright, but not crisp. It displays m...

"The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals lots of structure, an opaque purple color, and the hallmark blackberry and cassis liqueur-like notes. Silky-te...

"The 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon is as close to a perfect wine as I could hope to taste. This opaque purple-colored wine exhibits a sensational purity ...

"Incredibly deep in color. The next thing you notice is the pungent aromas of truffle, coffee bean, blackberry jam, blue fruit, black cherry, spice...

 "With an attention seeking nose of incense, cherry blossoms, licorice and fresh, black cherry liqueur, you’re already hooked. On the palate, the w...

"Rich, but not mouth-coating. Ripe, but not overripe. Sweet, but not cloying, the wine is the epitome of balance, harmony and a unique sense of cha...

"Glorious purity of fruit here with blackcurrants, blueberries, dark chocolate, fresh herbs and forest floor. Hints of mint. Full body, seamless ta...

"Winemaker Rob Davis says the year was so good the wine 'made itself.' It’s big but balanced with what seems a signature of the year: a plush, almo...

"Jordan’s 2011 Cabernet is showing well. Though lighter than other vintages, it’s balanced, aromatic and tangy, with aromas that veer towards tobac...

 "In this vintage, the winery stays true to its reputation for making balanced, more restrained Cabernet, offering firm, structured tannins and bri...

"This vintage is a dream come true for winemaker Rob Davis, combining both an excellent growing season and our new direction with fruit sourcing. V...

"Deep ruby. Complex aromas of red- and blackcurrant, cherry preserves, vanilla and pipe tobacco, with a spicy overtone. Juicy and precise on entry,...

"More Bordeaux-like than the typical California Cab. Generous in fruit and succulence, with a delectable forest floor, cedar and fresh-herb savouri...

"Using 70% estate fruit and 30% purchased grapes, this wine was aged 12 months in two-thirds French and one-third American oak. Opened for about 45...

"There is an impressive sense of polish to this pure cabernet sauvignon with ripe blackberry and blackcurrant aromas and flavors, delivered in attr...

"From a site in St. Helena, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Hayne Vineyard (aged 16 months in 51% new French oak) is a more open-knit, supple, textured...

"The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Hayne Vineyard, which like its sibling is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, comes from the base of the Mayacamas Mountains in S...

"Weaving a tale of superb understanding of her vineyard sources, winemaker Darice Spinelli produces an excellent cabernet from the famed Hayne Vine...

"Good, full ruby-red. Dark aromas of cassis, blackberry and licorice. Plush, intense and sweet, but with terrific acid grip energizing the juicy fl...

"I always find it so amazing that a winery can make so many different wines well, but that is exactly what Nickel & Nickel is all about. The wi...

"Representing the Rutherford AVA very well, the stylish 2013 Nickel & Nickel Quarry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon offers red fruit, dusty, and ch...

"The 2011 Quarry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon always offers an intriguing combination of flavors, and this vintage is no exception. Its aromas of ch...

"Our 2021 vintage of Kenefick Cabernet Sauvignon shows incredible depth and texture. Commanding attention with an intoxicating perfume of blackberr...

"Powerful yet polished, this Calistoga Cabernet captivates the nose with its perfume of dark black cherries, violets, and spice. The entry is volup...

"The 2019 Nickel & Nickel DeCarle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon does an excellent job combining fruit and wood. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits...

"The 2019 Nickel & Nickel Dogleg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a lovely, palate-filling wine. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and fla...

"This vineyard borders the southernmost part of the Rutherford appellation, yielding a wine that exhibits characteristics from both Rutherford and ...

"This first release of the 2011 Sori Bricco Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is exactlywhat one would expect from Napa Valley’s Diamond Mountain Distric...

"This is a structured, earthy and herbal red that shows stone-like texture and grip. Sharp, tangy red fruit complements a core of rounded, lengthy ...

"Intense, with tarry grip throughout supporting well-packed cassis, plum reduction and açaí berry paste flavors. There's a buried graphite spine on...

"This shows polish for a Howell Mountain Cabernet, with suave waves of cassis and steeped black cherry fruit cruising through, liberally laced with...

"The 2018 Nickel & Nickel Bear Track Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is the most elegant from the Nickel & Nickel stable. TASTING NOTES: This w...

"Lively and perfumed, this Oakville Cabernet puts on a show with its bright raspberry-cherry and spice aromatics. Round and full, layers of ample r...