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"Blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot... "Blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot The 2021 Smith Haut Lafitte is an engaging, dynamic wine. Gravel, menthol, licorice, mocha and spice are all beautifully delineated. A wine of energy and focus, the 2021... more

"This Estate Cabernet of deep purple hues, presents dark blackberry aromas com... "This Estate Cabernet of deep purple hues, presents dark blackberry aromas combined with an elegant toasted oak nuance, threads of boysenberry, rich opulence with subtle notes of jam and graphite. Flavors follow with ripe blackberry jam, a luscious... more

"The 2022 Leviathan is marked by alluring aromas of sweet cigar wrapper, luxar... "The 2022 Leviathan is marked by alluring aromas of sweet cigar wrapper, luxardo cherry, and plum. Currants, baking spices, and black tea contribute to a palette that is both earthy and savory, shaped by our rocky Northern California terrain. The... more

"Malartic’s red wines have a dense, juicy attack, a velvety, silky mouthfeel a... "Malartic’s red wines have a dense, juicy attack, a velvety, silky mouthfeel and superb balance, giving full expression to a long, enveloping tannic structure. The rich, complex aromatic palette develops while at the same time offering a sensation... more

"The 2021 unfolds with Quintessa's signature balance of complex fruit, precise... "The 2021 unfolds with Quintessa's signature balance of complex fruit, precise structure, and vital freshness amplified by an especially beautiful growing season. Floral notes— violet and lilac—lift an intensely aromatic bouquet of cassis and black... more

"The wines had all the characteristics of a great vintage. 2018 was a very hot... "The wines had all the characteristics of a great vintage. 2018 was a very hot year, but this had relatively little effect on the aromatic profile of the white wines. They have superb balance, tremendous freshness, and a distinguished, elegant... more

"A project which represents the strong identity of the rugged Panzano territor... "A project which represents the strong identity of the rugged Panzano territory, elegantly dressed of our enological personality. The freshness and minerality of Sangiovese, expertly blended with the opulence and nobility of Merlot and Cabernet... more

"Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot... "Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot Pure perfection in a glass, the 2016 offers notes of cherry, liquorice, smoke, graphite, plum and eucalyptus. It is fresh and racy. This is a perfectly balanced wine,... more

"Very expressive nose of iris, raspberry and cocoa bean. The palate, marked by... "Very expressive nose of iris, raspberry and cocoa bean. The palate, marked by notes of raspberry and cedar, is smooth and velvety. Full-bodied and well-balanced, a captivatingly wine of fine dimensions, good length and well-integrated tannins.... more

"An elegant expression with ample plums and berries on the nose and palate, ac... "An elegant expression with ample plums and berries on the nose and palate, accented by a floral note. Medium-bodied with polished tannins, the wine a note of spice in the background. Pairs with all meats, poultry, wild mushrooms and strong cheeses.... more

"The nose opens with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black current and boysen... "The nose opens with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black current and boysenberry. The fruit elements are complimented with notes of forest floor, cigar box, dark chocolate and espresso. The wine is rich and balanced and French oak barrels add the... more

"Elegantly soft and lithe the 2021 coaxes the taster with warm dark chocolate ... "Elegantly soft and lithe the 2021 coaxes the taster with warm dark chocolate and luscious black cherry aromas. More graphite, chocolate cake, crushed mulberries, and iron notes leap from the glass. The entry is filled with dark fruit flavors of... more

"Mazzei Badiola Toscana is elegant and fresh with red berry flavors. A wine th... "Mazzei Badiola Toscana is elegant and fresh with red berry flavors. A wine that is velvety, aromatic and supple. A great match with cold cuts, pasta with meat/game sauce, pizza, big grilled fish, or pot roast. A medium bodied, fruity style, this... more

"The 2021 vintage showcases the ripeness expected from a low rainfall and very... "The 2021 vintage showcases the ripeness expected from a low rainfall and very warm vintage. The aromatic profile is rich with ripe boysenberry, crushed rock, and dried herbs. The palate has tremendous breadth and length with flavors of black... more

"This beautifully aromatic wine leaps out of the glass with concentrated notes... "This beautifully aromatic wine leaps out of the glass with concentrated notes of red currant, boysenberry, cassis, roasted coffee and dark chocolate, along with savory undertones and notions of sweet oak. On the palate it is rich and mouth-coating,... more

"Chateau Margaux 2018 is remarkably concentrated. A small grape size and relat... "Chateau Margaux 2018 is remarkably concentrated. A small grape size and relatively low yields largely explain the exceptionally high tannin indices. The wine's power is not, however, overwhelming and helps to considerably lengthen the aromas and... more

"This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic example of a perfectly balan... "This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic example of a perfectly balanced valley floor Cabernet with excellent fruit concentration. On the nose, this wine offers sweet blackberries, dried Mission figs, black cherries, blackberry coulis,... more

"#59 James Suckling Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025At first swirl, the wine disp... "#59 James Suckling Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025At first swirl, the wine displays aromas of black currant, plum, black cherry and blackberry. Several more minutes reveal hints of tobacco, toffee and cinnamon. The palate has dark berry flavors along... more

"Dark, ruby/purple core with a medium intensity rim and moderately stained tea... "Dark, ruby/purple core with a medium intensity rim and moderately stained tears. Complex and very aromatic with black cherry, cassis, toasty vanilla, cinnamon, cedar, graphite, oak, dusty leaf notes, star anise and red licorice. Full bodied, with... more

"Tantalizing aromas of ripe strawberry, Bing cherry and grenadine leap from th... "Tantalizing aromas of ripe strawberry, Bing cherry and grenadine leap from the glass, followed by suggestions of blueberry and huckleberry, as well as subtle oak tones of slivered almond and hazelnut. The saturated red fruit layers are echoed on... more