Wine

"Ripe and fleshy, with rich plum, wild berry, spice and savory herb notes that are complex, full-bodied and expansive on the palate, ending with fi...

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted by the winery founded by Chuck Wagner in 1972, is made from grapes grown in Napa Valley. Known for its...

"There is a strong oaky note on the nose, which is the first thing you notice until you begin to dig into all of its spicy, savory-tinged, red frui...

"The wine is made from the old vines in the Château d’Issan enclosure in the middle of the Margaux appellation. The soil here is mainly made up of ...

"This well-run property of the Kwok family has produced some great wines in their short tenure as owners. The 2005 La Réserve is an open-knit, sexy...

"Lots of enticing richness here, with plush suede-coated tannins embedded deeply in a core of fig, blackberry and boysenberry confiture flavors so ...

"Deep, concentrated, nearly black color. The bouquet displays a range of red and black fruit aromas, as well as ones reminiscent of spice and warm ...

"Fully mature, the wine lacks the depth and richness found in the best years. Instead, you find a licorice, earth and smoke filled wine with dark p...

"Medium garnet-brick. Evolved, high-quality claret nose: stewed plums, allspice, leather, oolong tea and warm fig. Medium to full body and medium a...

"Alder and cedar aromas waft up from the core here, giving this a perfumed, incense-accented edge, while the silky but substantial structure lets t...

"The 2017 Grenache Eleven Confessions Vineyard, which will be the name going forward for this wine sourced exclusively from the Eleven Confessions ...

"Meaning 'Rise' in Spanish, the 2016 Syrah SUBIR is the estate release that's all from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. It's...

"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Grenache E slides beguilingly out of the glass with a powerfully evocative, earthy/meaty nose of wood smoke, ...

"Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Syrah M starts off a little closed, slowly unfurling to show layer upon layer of savory notes: peppered sala...

"The 2017 Syrah Eleven Confessions Vineyard is the wine of the vintage, and Syrah simply doesn’t get any better. Even in these more difficult vinta...

"Coming all from the estate Eleven Confessions Vineyard and 85.4% Grenache, 7.1% Petite Sirah, 6.9% Syrah, and a splash of Viognier thrown in for g...

"Great nose of spices, dried herbs, chocolate and coffee. Very intense nose. Full-bodied, with fabulous tannins and finesse. This is layered and ri...

"The colour is starting to take on the brick-edged ruby that fully mature Bordeaux reaches and retains for decades in the best cases. Freshness is ...

"Black licorice and currants on the nose. Very fragrant. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Still needs time to come together." - W...

"Smooth and succulent, with attractive earth, tobacco and cassis aromas and flavors. Despite its intensity and concentration, it never loses its se...

"Crème de cassis, black currant, blackberry, wafts of dried cranberry, a hint of wet gravel after a fresh rain and pencil shavings. The richness of...

"These are the oldest vines owned by Pierre-Yves having been planted in 1900. This vineyard is on the eastern extremity of Santenay, abutting Chass...

The 2020 vintage is shaping up to be another standout year for cult producer Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. From exceptional whites to underrated reds, t...

"A more layered mix features notes of both red and dark raspberry along with plenty of warm earth and floral elements. There is a bit more volume t...

"Elegant red currant, cherry and violet-suffused aromas display just a touch of Santenay style earth. There is fine volume and intensity to the bri...

"Aromas of spice, green olives and hints of herbs. Dark berries. Dried-berry notes, too. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh, vivid finis...

"This is an incredible wine with such depth and energy and ethereal, mind-blowing sensibility. It sent shivers down my spine tasting it. It just sh...

"Impressively intense and concentrated with vibrant blackcurrant, pomegranate, red cherry and leather. A classy wine with ripe, integrated tannins ...

"Sourced from small, family vineyards, (in some cases for 3-4 generations) that are farmed with great care and attention. Made in very small amount...

"The 2014 Syrah Columbia Valley from Corliss is a blend of Syrah that was co-fermented with a tiny amount of Viognier. Deep, inky-colored with a hu...

"The sum is greater than its parts: Start with sun, soil and carefully-tended fruit. Bring an uncompromising commitment to excellence, guided by th...

"A smoky, cool and restrained nose combines notes of white peach with those of mineral reduction and freshly sliced grapefruit. The mouthfeel of th...

"A broad style, boasting peach, lemon pie, butterscotch and baking spice flavors. Balanced and intense, this rich white expresses a mineral note on...

"From a parcel planted in 2015 at a density of 12,000 vines per hectare, Colin's 2020 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Au Bout du Monde mingles not...