Wine

"Just a fabulous wine from the moment the wine hit the glass. The explosive nose, with its coconut, butterscotch, creme brulee, candied orange, flo...

"The extraordinary 2002 Musigny Vieilles Vignes will most likely not have as much cellaring potential as the great 1949, 1959, or 1990, yet qualita...

"Dark ruby red. Blackberry, with lots of fresh herb and meat character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and loads of fresh fruit and tarragon. Di...

"After years of patiently waiting the nose is finally beginning to display some secondary development with its crystalline essence of black cherry ...

"The 2005 La Mission Haut-Brion is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. Effusive aromatics and bright, red-toned fruit make a strong fir...

"A sleek, rich and beautifully balanced wine that combines layers of plush currant, black cherry and plum-laced Cabernet fruit with touches of eart...

"Shows the plush ripeness of the vintage, with a core of warmed cassis and plum reduction notes, lined with a bright savory sparkle and backed by a...

"Ripe and direct, with a nice burst of black cherry and plum puree flavors laced with licorice root, ending with sweet tobacco and dried anise on t...

Domaine Robert Groffier Père & Fils in Morey-Saint-Denis crafts mostly Pinot Noir from vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin. Le...

Vineyard notes: "Bienvenues Bâtard Montrachet is situated on the Puligny Montrachet commune, where the communes of Puligny Montrachet and Chassagne...

"Pretty aromas are comprised by spiced apple compote and citrus confit. The delicious, intense and solidly dense middle weight flavors exude a brac...

"On another level, the 2018 Cornas Reynard is a tour de force and up there with the finest Cornas to ever pass my lips. Deep purple-hued, with a go...

Current owner and director Angelo Gaja learned his craft from his father Giovanni, who made this Barolo when Angelo was just 18. From a powerful vi...

"This is one of the most balanced Georges de Latour, offering currants, minerals, fresh herbs and spices. It’s full-bodied with very fine tannins. ...

"Bilberry, cassis, sweet concentrated cherry coulis. From a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot, this is still a swaggeringly tannic win...

"There are nine barrels of the 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru (Maison Louis Jadot), a broad-shouldered, powerful wine that offers up aromas of pear, whi...

"Once again in 2010, notes of mocha, espresso roast, chocolate, creme de cassis and scorched earth soar from this opaque purple-colored wine. It is...

"This is slightly more opulent than other vintages of Mayacamas with tile, slate, dark fruits and flowers such as roses. Full body, firm and luscio...

"Good full ruby-red. Pure, ripe aromas of cassis, graphite and cedar, lifted by floral and mineral high notes. Dense and amazingly concentrated yet...

"The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is scheduled to be a 2018 library release from Mayacamas. A dark, powerful wine, the 2004 is burly, powerful and a bit...

"The aromas of dried flowers, stones, dark tea leaves, hot tile, and dark berries. Full-bodied, yet tight and linear. Wonderful drive and depth. An...

"Blackberries, blueberries, raspberry kir, sweet tobacco and black truffle. Full bodied with chewy tannins and superb texture and length. Extremely...

"The 2015 Fontalloro is a landmark achievement. The bouquet strikes out with immediate complexity. It dangles aromas of black cherry, spice, tar, f...

"The 2015 Flaccianello della Pieve is even more stratospheric than it was last year. Rich and ample on the palate, Flaccianello captures all of the...

"2016 was an exceptional vintage in Tuscany and, according to Stefano, the best in 20 years. The cool night temperatures allowed for beautifully pr...