Wine

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

"Clearly the best of the 1987s. Wonderful aromas and flavors, with ripe plum, black cherry and spice nuances, and a strong anise aftertaste. Fine b...

"Intense and lively, with enormously deep, concentrated flavors. Rich with chocolaty currant, berry and black cherry. Long on the finish." 94/100 -...

"Remarkably youthful and vibrant, with spicy currant, plum, black cherry and anise flavors that pick up touches of earth, mocha and cigar box. Enor...

"Because of the small crop, the 1993 Insignia holds much promise, showing great color, concentration and loads of flavor; black cherry, blackcurran...

"The elevage is complex, building from smaller barrels to larger barrels over a period of six years, finishing in larger vats. Then four years in b...

"A good vintage in Tuscany, even if later over-shadowed by the great vintages from the end of the decade. The wine is fully matured, with very expr...

"The 1995 Ornellaia is superb. The 1995 has long been one of my favorite vintages of Ornellaia. It is also a wine I have followed since the beginni...

"Ridge's 1996 Monte Bello is an absolute stunner. The bouquet evokes a top Left Bank Bordeaux in a great vintage. Not surprisingly, the Cabernet Sa...

"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a tiny selection of the best barrels, and it's another just about perfect 2021, offering a saturated purple...

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) is another stellar wine from Robert Craig. Bright and incisive, with tons of energy, the Howell Moun...

"Another incredibly concentrated, focused, insanely impressive wine in the lineup is the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain, which offers a po...

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon is in a league of its own, and the 2018 vintage perfectly embodies the essence of the brand. This wine delivers luxurious...

"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain comes almost all from the estate on Howell Mountain and is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 5% Petit...

"Layer after layer of ripe, fat, sweet, delicious, black fruits with licorice, smoke, black cherry and earthy accents. There is depth, weight and l...

 "Wild, peppery berries, complicated by the earthy, animalistic aromatics kick things off in the right direction. The palate enjoys a blast of juic...

"Wild, peppery berries, complicated by the earthy, animalistic aromatics kick things off in the right direction. The palate enjoys a blast of juicy...

"This is a pretty Pinot that's light and silky on the palate, and comforting in its moderate alcohol and spicy, exotic flavors. It offers waves of ...

"Perfumed and strikingly floral, this soft, seductive Pinot is light in color and body, with handsome layerings of strawberry fruit, Asian spice an...

"Deep ruby. Powerful, seductively perfumed aromas of red and dark berry preserves, Asian spices and potpourri, with cola and vanilla nuances adding...

"This is clearly ready for its prime time as the wine has softened and is now offering gorgeous secondary nuances of plums, licorice, chocolate, bl...

"Comforting flavors of vanilla, caramel, and baked boysenberry dance across the palate. The voluptuous fruit flavors are effortlessly balanced with...

"‘A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon matured entirely in new French oak for 18 months (not that you notice), the 2010 “1694” Classific...

"Deep in color, the wine is round, concentrated and loaded with dark chocolate covered cherries and plums, smoke, licorice and truffle. With depth ...

"Although in the shadow of the millennial vintage, 2001s can be just as good (and on the right bank arguably better). This has a very deep, unevolv...

"Very aromatic and fresh with lovely brightness and perfume. Medium to full body, fine and silky tannins and a bright finish. Ultra-fine and balanc...

"The only Grand Cru Classé on the sandy plain of Saint-Emilion, Monbousquet is producing great wines thanks to huge investments by owner Gerard Per...

"Spicy and earthy edge to the nose, graphite-like savory aromas ahead of ripe dark plum and very tarry, coal dusty notes, some dried pot pourri too...

"Just brilliant on all accounts, the 2005 Penfolds Shiraz RWT is 100% Barossa Valley Shiraz that was aged for 14 months in 70% new and 30% one-year...

"This has a light touch of toasty oak on the nose and perfectly integrated albeit perceptible tannins on the palate at this stage, a bit like a smo...

"This is dense yet agile young red with aromas and flavors of blackberries, black olives and black truffles. Full-bodied, layered and rich. Pretty ...

"A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2015 La Joie features a very deep purple-black color and...

"The structure and integrity of Cabernet Sauvignon is on full display in this remarkably complex and layered wine. Cassis, tobacco box and truffle ...

"The 2005 Rol Valentin is absolutely gorgeous. Inky, rich and opulent, the 2005 is supremely well done in this style. Moreover, it has aged impecca...

"With so much spicy fruit, intensely ripe blackberry flavors and solid tannins, all the elements of excellence are here, and powered by a firm stru...

"A very strong effort for Gruaud Larose, possibly eclipsed by what they have done in 2009, this is a pure, full-bodied Gruaud Larose with plenty of...

"One of the wines of the vintage, the 2000 has barely budged in its evolution since it was bottled and released in 2002. After ten years in bottle,...

"Aromas of blueberries and blackberries with hints of sliced mushroom. Full and round with chewy tannins. Give this time to soften. Tight and struc...

"Drawn from specific parcels of the Stags Ridge Vineyard, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Basalt offers initial impressions of smoky pencil shavings an...

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Shale is distinguished in this range by its bright red-toned fruit and floral profile, both of which help convey an im...

"This is the second vintage from Seven Apart—a blend coming from Stag's Ridge vineyard, located up on Atlas Peak, and Base Camp vineyard, located s...

"The inaugural release made by Andy Erickson, this comes from the owner's Stags Ridge Vineyard atop Atlas Peak, at 1,400-feet in elevation and plan...

"The 2018 Proprietary Red Blend Brothers Blend is dense, plush and explosive. A rush of black cherry, menthol, licorice, cloves and mocha gives the...

"Our second offering of the newest wine in the ELLMAN suite— Elaine, in honor the matriarch of the Ellman family, is nothing short of singular. Com...

"Our 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of a small barrel selection of the finest fruit from our vineyard. With a lustrous, deep ruby hue,...

Tusk Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily sourced from Oakville and Pritchard Hill, with select fruit from other Napa Valley sub-appellation...

Tusk Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily sourced from Oakville and Pritchard Hill, with additional fruit from various Napa Valley sub-appel...

"The third vintage for this cuvée and brought up in 10% new puncheons (24 months with no malolactic fermentation), the 2019 W.S. Keyes Vineyard Cha...