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"Now a decade old, this Barolo reveals hints of truffle, carob and burnished leather in the bouquet, with fading cherry and berry fruit and licoric...

"A tremendous wine, dark, polished and deeply concentrated, with layers of plush plum, blackberry and black cherry, showing touches of herb and bla...

"Fabulous roses, currants and dark berries on the nose that go to currants and blueberries. Full and refined with bright acidity and a precise and ...

"This amazing Chateauneuf-du-Pape squares the circle of southern richness and spring-like freshness in spite of coming from a very warm and dry vin...

"This is one of my favorite wines ever. Full-bodied, with layers of silky fruit and masses of currant, mineral and berry character. Amazing. It's a...

"It is a classy, elegant example of Margaux possessing a dark ruby/purple color, and a moderately intense nose of sweet black currant fruit intermi...

"The 2010 Proprietary Red bursts from the glass with dark red cherries, plums, menthol, licorice, tobacco and incense. Rich, layered and explosive,...

"A wine with attractive dark fruit, hazelnut and cedar character. Medium body, round and chewy tannins and a medium finish. Needs a year or two to ...

"Tightly focused but handsomely structured, with appealing cherry and red currant flavors accented by cedar and dried herbs. Drink now through 2031...

The Pommard Cuvée Suzanne Chaudron, expertly vinified by the Hospices de Beaune, is sold annually at their November auction. Annually acquires by A...

"Silky, voluptuous, exotic and erotic, this opulent, mouth filling tasting experience goes past decadence. The fruit coats your palate and stays th...

Winemaker's notes: "Orchard fruits, jasmine flowers, and musk melon combine to form a medley of aromas in the glass. The layered and complex bouque...

"A deep but scented nose, with an attractive gravel note added to the aroma profile of blueberries, cassis and plums. Full-bodied and tight on the ...

"This red's cherry, blackberry, violet, vegetal and spice flavors get a lift from lively acidity and dusty tannins. Linear and focused, this firms ...

"When you want to experience the best of Chenin Blanc you start with Savennières, and when you want to experience the best of Savennières you start...

"Blackberry and licorice aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish." - Wine Spectator

"Solid Talbot, this wine shows layers of ripe fruit and tobacco on the nose. Medium-bodied, with medium tannins and good fruit flavors. Drink or ho...

"The 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard reveals a plummy/purple color, intriguing cranberry and other red fruit aromas and flavors, high acidity...

"Soft and polished, with delicate layers of earthy tobacco, cedar, tar and ripe berry and black cherry flavors that finish with an impressive push....

"A bouquet of graphite, tar and plum gives way to black cherry and black currant fruit, with noticeable tannins on the back end." - Wine Spectator

"No 2020s were produced at this estate due to the devastating wildfires. The good news is that the 2021s are as good as anything I've tasted from t...

Vineyard notes: "Les Drazey is a lieu-dit north of the village of Chambolle-Musigny. The reddish-brown soil, 50 to 60 cm thick, contains a variety ...

"There's beautiful harmony between the lively structure, the expressive apple, peach and citrus flavors, and the spicy oak, with an underlying vein...

"I am loving the nose of white peaches, plums, and milk chocolate. So yummy. Full and juicy, with velvety tannins and a lovely freshness. Really ch...

"The best examples of this are simply great. Elegant, floral, refined, and packed with sweet, spicy, red fruits. cigar wrappers, currants, and cher...

"Light in color, with mushroom, truffle and plummy notes, it has a pleasant sweet core of cinnamon, clove, spice and licorice flavors..." - Wine Sp...

"Sweet but not lush, the nicely layered honey and pear flavors seemingly hold back, giving this an elegant feel. Lovely now, but feels like it can ...

"Seriously powerful with fabulous color and mint, cassis and berry aromas and flavors. Has a full body and is tannic; still needs time to come arou...

"Deep garnet-brick colour. Fragrant aromas of dried cranberries, prunes, cinnamon and cumin giving way to subtler earthy notes of leather and tar. ...

"The immediate aromatic impact is of toasty oak, vanilla and butter, yet underneath those elements are notes of iodine and matchstick. Creamy and h...

"One of the high points of this vertical tasting, the 1989 d'Yquem is a magical wine offering up a complex, refined bouquet with aromas of quince, ...

"Though quite supple, this shows pretty blackberry and black pepper flavors, ripe but light-bodied." - Wine Searcher

The Pommard Cuvée Suzanne Chaudron, expertly vinified by the Hospices de Beaune, is sold annually at their November auction. Annually acquires by A...

"A bright burst of raspberry flavor gives this wine panache, and it has the concentration to back it up, with pretty chocolate and floral notes on ...

"Very pretty red with berry, cherry character. Medium-bodied, with good fruit and a soft tannin structure. Well done and delicious." - Wine Spectator

"Intriguing oak and fruit aromas give way to ripe, smooth, polished, complex cherry, prune, chocolate and smoke flavors. There's no shortage of tan...

"The 1989's complex bouquet of toasty new oak and cassis is followed by a surprisingly rich, deep, well-built wine that resembles the great Leovill...

"Blackberry, licorice and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied, with refined and chewy tannins and a subtle, rich berry and mineral aftertaste. Lovely ...

"Firm, austere, classic style of St. Julien here. The nose is packed with cedar, tobacco, cigar box, ash, wet, forest floor and bright red berries....

"The 2009 Musigny Vieilles Vignes fleshes out beautifully with endless layers of fruit that caress the palate in stunning style. Sweet floral notes...

"Aromas of toasted oak with chocolate, berry and meat follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a medium berry and vanilla a...

"Rich aromas of spices, berries, meat and earth. Medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and a fruity aftertaste." - Wine Spectator

"Very pretty chocolate and blackberry character, with a hint of mint. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a lots of minty, currant flavors. Deliciou...

"Dark ruby garnet, with spicy cedar and cigar box aromas joined by a faint whiff of plum and floral rose petal scents." - Wine Spectator

"Offering a mix of ripe cherry, plum and oak spice flavors, this red is smooth, yet backed by a thick layer of dusty tannins. Stays fresh and focus...

"Herb and mineral accents add interest to the peach and butterscotch flavors in this open, supple white. Shows balance and length. A lemon note gra...

"This is one of the most must-try wines in this lineup because it absolutely stands up next to these Pauillac classified properties, and delivers o...

"Freshly picked blackberries turn into minty dark chocolate and oozing caramel with domineering eucalyptus on the nose. It becomes yet more complex...