Wine

"Provenance matters. This bottle was stunning! Power, austerity, grace, and complexity are what you find in the non-stop waves of blackberries, cur...

"Powerful deep, rich and concentrated, with a regal, quality to its ample tannins. There is a lot of depth that is easily seen with its multiple la...

Established in 1968, Diamond Creek was California's first estate dedicated solely to Cabernet Sauvignon. The Volcanic Hill vineyard spans 8 acres o...

"Austere, even at this age. Crisp style, with firm currant, spice, cedar and sage notes. Clearly a restrained, backward wine that needs more time."...

Domaine Michel Gaunoux was established in 1875 by Alexandre Gaunoux, who became known for producing high-quality Pommard wines in the Côte de Beaun...

"Still all in fruit and structure. Dark ruby in color, with bright raspberry and earth aromas. Full- to medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins...

"From a five-acre section of the vineyard, this classic red is blended with 8% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Crushed rock, red fruit and warm bakin...

 "This is an intensely powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, with 8% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc blended in. It is robust in firm tannins that prop up flav...

"Pale ruby / brick. Beautifully perfumed nose of dried cranberries, violets, cinnamon and a hint of aniseed. In the mouth this is a superbly struct...

"Stylistically similar to the Clos St. Jacques but with a bit more weight and extract and when coupled with the knock-out complexity of the finish,...

"Its purple colour reflects like a jewel the purity of Pinot Noir. The aromas are extremely complex and express an entire spectrum. The floral aspe...

"Very pure, vibrant aromas of cassis, violet, licorice and peppery spices. ...with enticing black- and redcurrant flavors lifted by a strong spicy ...

"Raveneau’s 2007 Chablis Les Clos is less severe, intractably dense, or obdurately stony than most of the vintage’s representations of this great s...

Domaine François Raveneau hand-harvests early to preserve acidity, ferments in stainless steel, and ages wines 12–18 months in older oak, ensuring ...

Coche-Dury, a renowned producer in Meursault, Burgundy, is best known for its collectible Chardonnay wines, including the highly sought-after Corto...

"Rich and ripe Pinot Noir, black in color, thick in texture, pumping out the flavors. Silky midpalate reveals the pedigree of this wine. Loaded wit...

"Magical. A great '98 red Burg that is fresh and lively, rocketing with the purest, cleanest flavors of wild strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, cur...

"One of the best wines from Bernard Gros this vintage. A lush, very oak driven nose with iodine and a touch of black prune. Very complex on the pal...

"Bright and chewy, with a solid core of currant and berry flavors, almost floral at the edges; a youthful wine with a light feel behind the layer o...

"Volcanic Hill is a full-bodied Cabernet with ripe berry fruit, smoky richness, scented earth and elegant tannins that make the wine alluring in yo...

"I’ve been lucky enough to have multiple bottles of the 1990 Hermitage Blanc from Chave and it has drunk beautifully every time. Offering fully mat...

"A slightly cooler and higher-toned if less spicy nose reflects notes of various red berries, especially cherry, along with plenty of earth is agai...

"Michel Delon, a great man, is the consummate proprietor, meticulously administering this vast estate spread out along the St.-Julien/Pauillac bord...

"Spice box, cassis and blackberry notes in the perfume are followed by a dense, concentrated, smooth, long, wave of fresh, sweet cassis and blackbe...

"Dalla Valle's 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a worthy successor to the blockbuster 1990 and 1991. Huge, sweet aromas of black fruits, spices, a...

"The 2022s from Screaming Eagle are undeniable successes. Tasted from multiple barrels, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon has medium to full-bodied, rich...

"Aromas of currants, blackberries and blackcurrants with hints of chocolate and spices. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful ...

"2014 marks the first vintage the estate was Demeter certified. Everything here is classic in style starting with the nose and all of its tobacco l...

"Cigar box, tobacco, smoke, licorice and blackberry aromatics open up the full bodied, fleshy wine. The fruit is fresh, ripe and rich, the tannins ...

"Classic in style, with strong essences of cedar, tobacco and herbs to accompany the crisp red fruits, the wine is medium-bodied, chewy, bright, sw...

"The 2010 Saffredi (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) delivers gorgeous intensity and broad aromas of black berry, leather, crushed granite and linger...

"Intense, luxurious, fresh yet also very classically Bordeaux on the nose. Loads of dark berry and currant fruit, allied to a touch of oaky spicine...

"The Cabernet Sauvignon-based 2012 El Desafio de Jonata graces the palate with its sensual personality. Raspberry jam, pomegranate, leather, smoke,...

"California's Cheval Blanc (or maybe Le Dome is a better comparison), the Cabernet Franc dominated 2012 El Alma de Jonata incorporates 13% Cabernet...

"This pure sangiovese is the best I've ever tasted from the United States. Subtle and refined aroma and mouthfeel. Roses and dried fruits. Superb. ...

"Made from 100% Sangiovese from Ballard Canyon, the 2012 La Tierra de Jonata has a vivid ruby/semi-opaque color to go with beautiful cherry and str...