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"Luke Merlot reveals the hallmark of great Washington Merlot – dark red fruits... "Luke Merlot reveals the hallmark of great Washington Merlot – dark red fruits, rounded tannins and an opulent, smooth finish. Born on the Wahluke Slope, Luke Merlot's fresh flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry dominate the mid palate while... more

"Pèppoli 2022 is a bright ruby red color. The nose offers fresh impressions of... "Pèppoli 2022 is a bright ruby red color. The nose offers fresh impressions of red fruit, especially currants, strawberries, pomegranates, and hints of watermelon. Delicate floral aromas of dog rose, hibiscus and undertones of caramel complete the... more

"Blend: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and explosi... "Blend: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and explosive in feel, the 2021 Cheval Blanc is outrageously beautiful. For the first time since 2011, the Grand Vin is more than 50% Cabernet Franc. Black cherry, plum, chocolate,... more

"Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot I continue to love... "Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot I continue to love the 2016 Rauzan-Ségla, a thrillingly complete, flawlessly balanced, and borderline perfect Margaux that should be snatched up by readers. Notes of cassis, graphite,... more

"Using a more traditional blend, C des Carmes Haut-Brion focuses on Merlot sub... "Using a more traditional blend, C des Carmes Haut-Brion focuses on Merlot subtly complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is in the spotlight here, offering an elegant range of aromas. Drunk young, the wine develops a crisp intensity which... more

"The 2021 achieves a balance of fruit and floral notes which is simply astound... "The 2021 achieves a balance of fruit and floral notes which is simply astounding. The nose announces itself with an enticing flourish of wild strawberry, its exuberance reined in by a hint of fresh rose petal. The floral notes unfurl at their... more

"Bright, with a deep ruby core lightening to a ruby garnet at the rim, with li... "Bright, with a deep ruby core lightening to a ruby garnet at the rim, with light staining on slow-forming, persistent tears. Highly aromatic with black cherry, pomegranate, and red plum fruit along with notes of vanilla, new leather, pencil... more

"The 2021 Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico is a splendid limpid shade of ruby re... "The 2021 Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico is a splendid limpid shade of ruby red. On the nose it begins with fruity notes of berries and other red fruits such as cherries and plums. The floral aspects are very evident and as always dominated by... more

"#24 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva expresses... "#24 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva expresses classic cypress, black cherry, vanilla with subtle spice on the nose. This was an ideal vintage with a cool growing season, developing exceedingly rare bright and focused... more

"Canon 2017 takes us on a sensory journey of crisp fruit and aromas of garrigu... "Canon 2017 takes us on a sensory journey of crisp fruit and aromas of garrigue scrubland. It starts with an explosion of fruit, blackcurrants, blueberries and cherries, that then gives way to a spring-like freshness. The nose reveals notes of broom... more

"Blend: 100% Merlot All Merlot from limestone soils, brought up in a mix of on... "Blend: 100% Merlot All Merlot from limestone soils, brought up in a mix of once-used barrels and tank, the 2020 Château Troplong Mondot Mondot sports a dense ruby hue as well as a gorgeous bouquet of pure black cherries, smoked tobacco, chalky... more

"The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva exudes aromas of cedar, cypress, and rose, ... "The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva exudes aromas of cedar, cypress, and rose, accompanied by raspberry and vanilla bean. On the palate, flavors of bright strawberries and cherry liquor dominate followed by secondary flavors of cacao and coconut.... more

"The aromas are typical of a warm vintage. Black fruit mingles with notes of g... "The aromas are typical of a warm vintage. Black fruit mingles with notes of garrigue and pepper. The minty freshness holds the aromatic ensemble well. The attack is opulent. The power and density of the wine are remarkable, and the mouth lingers... more

"A generous vintage, loyal reflection of its climatic conditions, expressing t... "A generous vintage, loyal reflection of its climatic conditions, expressing the unique nature of each parcel. Blend: 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon One of the most profound wines of the vintage is the 2023 Cheval Blanc, a... more

"An increasingly proactive and caring approach in the vineyard offers grapes w... "An increasingly proactive and caring approach in the vineyard offers grapes which express with ever greater distinction the characteristics of each plot of vines. Harvested, vinified and aged separately, they provide the precious raw material that... more

"The immediate impression of this wine is power. Layered aromas of rose petals... "The immediate impression of this wine is power. Layered aromas of rose petals, ripe plum and white pepper spice are prominent on the nose. Enticing flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate and licorice explode on the palate upon first taste. Subtle... more

"The 2021 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby in the glass with pu... "The 2021 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby in the glass with purple hues. The rich bouquet of spiced black plum and cocoa nib are balanced with aromas of fresh earth and crushed flint. Intense and opulent flavors of ripe blackberry,... more

"Once again Grand Puy Lacoste 2021 is made up from a great majority of Caberne... "Once again Grand Puy Lacoste 2021 is made up from a great majority of Cabernet Sauvignon, (85%) which is responsible for its impressive texture and the expression of the fine terroir. The wine has a deep ruby colour. The nose is of red fruit,... more

"The 2023 vintage soars delicacy. Air, the distiller of infinite nuances that ... "The 2023 vintage soars delicacy. Air, the distiller of infinite nuances that blend and expand. In these high spheres, a floral chorus and raspberry notes. Pepper, mint. Ethereal hook. Limestone reigns in silence. Length of shivered tongues - saline... more

"The color is very concentrated in tones of purple violet. The nose is impress... "The color is very concentrated in tones of purple violet. The nose is impressive by its complexity and intensity: charming notes of black current, red fruits, enhanced by a slight touch of vanilla and flowers. In the mouth, the attack is rich with... more