Wine

"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...

"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...

"Year in and year out, one of the three greatest Hermitages made is Chapoutier’s Le Pavillon. The black/blue-colored 2000 Ermitage Le Pavillon is b...

"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...

"An estate known for its long ageing, and here it has softened, but still offering silky tannins and autumnal fruits with cedar smoked oak, marzipa...

"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...

 "This bold and beautiful 100% estate Cabernet Sauvignon rested for 28 months in 100% new French oak. Dark raspberry and chocolate aromas are joine...

"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...

"The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Ciel Vineyard has outstanding aromatics of blackcurrants, chocolate, roasted herbs, and chalky minerality. These...

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a big wine, but it is also surprisingly approachable for a young Kongsgaard Cabernet. Bright and vibrant, the 2019 ...

"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...

"Deep ruby in color with sexy aromatics. Sandalwood, fresh cherry, undertones of vanilla and pencil shavings are framed by plum and underlying hint...

"Amazing aromas here with tobacco, crushed stone, cigar box, currants, tar, and lead pencil, as well as spices, iron, and dried ginger. Medium- to ...

"The evolved dark garnet-colored 2012 Zinfandel Jackass Vineyard came in at only 17.1% natural alcohol. It is extremely full-bodied with notes of l...

"On the nose, this wine is full of black fruit aromas enlivened by notes of black tea, savory spices, chaparral and tobacco leaf. In the mouth, the...

"This has tremendous presence and persistence. Focused and expressive, rich in texture and brimming with black cherry, plum, espresso and white pep...

"Following the challenges of the 2011 vintage, the quality and ease of 2012 were a welcome respite from hard winemaking decisions at every point of...

"Straw yellow color: Aromas of lemon drop, Reinette apple skin and fresh herbs (chamomile). Full-bodied and concentrated, this wine displays a crea...