Wine

"Dark strawberry with stone and redwood, with granite undertones. Oyster shell. Some sea breeze as well. Full to medium body with incredible energy...

"The 2021 Pinot Noir Block 8 was planted a couple of years after the East Ridge and West Ridge vineyards on soils with high iron content, which com...

"The flagship single-vineyard wine from Dan Petroski at Larkmead is remarkable in 2018. Comprised of two parcels at the southern border of Calistog...

"So much hibiscus and purple fruit, together with dried citrus and minerals. It’s full, yet vivid and energetic, with fantastic length and intensit...

"So complex and subtle with hibiscus, seaweed, forest floor and salt. Brambleberry. Medium to full body with redwood, mushrooms, forest strawberrie...

"Two plates created the California coastal mountains and the Central Valley, a former inland sea. The fault line is a mere kilometre from Hirsch Vi...

 "Aromas of black berries with sliced strawberries, raspberries, spice and mushrooms. Medium to full body. Lots of blue fruits. So fresh and transp...

"This is so floral with green strawberry, hibiscus, beeswax and fruit tea. Wide-open flowers. Farmland nuances, too. Medium to full body. Textural ...

"The 2021 Pinot Noir East Ridge is a wild, exotic wine. Dark and mysterious, the 2021 possesses striking nuance and complexity. A wine of deceptive...

"The 2013 Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard may be even better. Notes of caramelized citrus, hazelnut, apple blossom, lemon oil and orange marmalade ar...

"Aromas of grilled seaweed, oyster shell and iodine with ripe strawberry and citrus rind. Full-bodied with lots of juicy fruit and structure. Fine ...

Veuve Clicquot “Bicentenaire 1772–1972” Brut Champagne was released in 1972 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the House of Veuve Clicquot. Th...

"Complex layers of heady apple and quince unfurl alongside toasted hazelnut, acacia and smoked green herb notes in this gorgeous, concentrated whit...

"Sweet spice, wild cherry and berry aromas and flavors mark this supple, almost delicate red. It has plenty of tannins and structure, yet seems lig...

"Showing, coffee and sweet juicy fruit, the wine has a light touch, freshened with acidity and strengthened lightly with tannins. There is a meaty ...

"The 1992 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is another killer wine boasting a dense purple color as well as a gorgeous bouquet of crème de ...

"Aromas like Cherry, Purple Plum, Sage, Sandalwood, Mint, Vanilla Bean. Taste, Sweet Black Fruit, Warm Oak Spice, Chocolatey Texture." - Robert Mon...

"The 2001 Mouton-Rothschild contains 20% vin de presse and 12.6° alcohol. It has a vibrant, captivating bouquet that explodes from the glass with p...

"Château Léoville Las Cases St. Julien 1975: This came as a big surprise because I usually associate outstanding bottles of Bordeaux from this vint...

"A deep and intense colour with a slightly brickish hue. Initially discreet, the nose opens up to reveal a variety of red fruit and humus aromas to...

"The best of the 1979 St-Estephes, Cos d'Estournel has a dark ruby color, with a developing bouquet of ripe cherries, cassis, and some vanillin, oa...

"Brawny, beefy, masculine, yet, regal with its layers of tobacco-drenched red fruits, leafy garden herbs, forest floor, and greenery. Full-bodied, ...

"Groth's 1985 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve has consistently scored between 96-100 on six separate tastings. It was the winner of its flight in one ta...

"Château Léoville Las Cases St. Julien 1975: This came as a big surprise because I usually associate outstanding bottles of Bordeaux from this vint...

"The best of the 1979 St-Estephes, Cos d'Estournel has a dark ruby color, with a developing bouquet of ripe cherries, cassis, and some vanillin, oa...

"The 1991 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select represents the beginning of a new era where sterile filtration was halted, after which the...

 "A true benchmark, the Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon every year is a glorious rendering of the flavors and textures that have made Nap...

"Medium-bodied, bright, crisp red fruits are at the core of the wine. On the secondary side, the tobacco, forest leaf, earth, peppery spice and her...

"Medium-bodied, bright, crisp red fruits are at the core of the wine. On the secondary side, the tobacco, forest leaf, earth, peppery spice and her...

"A spectacular wine, the 1994 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select begins a succession of profound Hillside Select cuvées that continues nearl...

"I'd wager a Napa Valley legend in the making, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon IX Estate comes from the estate vineyard on Pritchard Hill, and if there...

"Lake shows beautiful red, black plum and cassis flavors, and fine tannins supported by a perfect thread of acidity." - Diamond Creek Vineyards

"Generous, with savory aromas of ripe blackcurrants and fresh black cherries and a gentle texture that shows a slight nip of tannin. It is well str...

"Sharply focused, with a pretty beam of plum, currant and black cherry flavors, framed by spicy, cedary oak and finishing with dry tannins." - Wine...

"Generous, with savory aromas of ripe blackcurrants and fresh black cherries and a gentle texture that shows a slight nip of tannin. It is well str...

This vineyard rose to prominence in the 1950s when Prince Alberico Boncompagni Ludovisi befriended Tancredi Biondi Santi, known as the “Father of B...

"Made from Grechetto and Viognier grapes. Aged “sur lies” in 10-hectoliter oak and chestnut barrels. The color is a pale golden yellow, a sign of a...

"Offers lovely red currant, raspberry and mulled cherry fruit aromas and flavors that swirl through, with hints of sweet bay leaf, pine forest and ...

"Tasted as a barrel sample, the 2015 Le Pergole Torte is a 100% expression of Sangiovese sourced from the estate's oldest vines (between 30 and 50 ...

"It is ruby red in color; it has a rich and persistent perfume, with violet, withered rose and goudron scents. The palate is full bodied with auste...

"The 2014 Chardonnay Belle Côte has similar white peach, crushed rock, crème brûlée, tangerine oil and orange marmalade notes. Like its younger cou...

"A rich year with low yields and a perfectly warm summer. The nose is all chalky, oyster shell and dried berries. Plenty of powerful wild red fruit...

"This latest Moët & Chandon vintage rosé is the product of a cool year, giving intensity to the texture as well as to the acidity. Combined wit...

From its tempting aromas of ripe cherry and black raspberry to its sweet, dusty tannins and supple texture, this a lush and expansive expression of...

"The 1987 Reserve is a worthy competitor to the terrific 1986. The 1987's dark ruby/garnet color is followed by a super bouquet. There are huge aro...

"This spectacularly complex, rich wine magically combines the finest elements of Napa Valley (strength, ripeness, and full body) with those of Bord...

"The second largest production of Beringer's Private Reserve, the 1991 came in just behind the 24,000 cases of the 1997. Interestingly, these are a...