Best of Wine Spectator:

A to Z Oregon Chardonnay shows all of the power of the 2012 vintage yet retains the bright steely edge that cool climate Oregon Chardonnay is known for. Apparent immediately are aromas like kiwi, tangerine, white peach and quince... Read More

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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2021 Allan Scott Family Winemakers Sauvignon Blanc deftly combines authenticity with satisfaction on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine excels with aromas and flavors of savory spices... Read More

This wine, with its rich black ruby color, exudes aromas of ripe, deeply concentrated fruit, Asian spices, cocoa butterand sweet vanilla. It fills the mouths with firm, dense, luscious fruit and fine tannins. Winemaker Francoise... Read More

Highlights the elegance and complexity of the Willamette Valley, showcasing the purity of fruit and nimble texture the region has to offer. Fermented entirely in small, 1.5 ton lots and plunged by hand, the 2019 vintage leans... Read More

Deep purple garnet in color, this wine has overflowing aromas of sun-ripened cherries, sweet plums, hints of cola, and white pepper. The palate is complex and rich, packed with dark fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry. This... Read More

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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone is attractive and opulent on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine combines ripe fruit, a shade of smokiness, and candied notes in its... Read More

Luminus, meaning “light” in Latin, naturally represents the radiance of this exceptional Chardonnay. Like the brightness and purity the name conjures, Chardonnay from the Oak Knoll district is distinct for its uncommon... Read More

Deep red colour with hints of purple. Expressive on the nose with notes of ripe black fruits, violets, and tobacco. Long finish.

The nose is rich in aromas and pronounced in intensity. There is striking ripe red fruit, later we get the wood nuances with gently sweet notes of vanilla to finish with other sweet spices. On the palate it is perfumed, soft and... Read More

Long ago, brother Jacob used to collect all kinds of natural ingredients during his walks around the monastery. These included nettles, cloverleaf, daisies, mint, dandelion and milfoil. He used these to make a powerful and stimulating... Read More

Aged in oak casks for at least 10 years. A superb, full-bodied, wonderfully rich Madeira with a sweet, rich chocolaty flavor and a concentrated bouquet. Best enjoyed with desserts, or on its own after a meal.

Winemaker Notes

Ruby red in color with garnet streaks, this wine offers intense and complex aromas of candied fruits and spices that evolve into clean underbrush, tea and amber. Enhanced by notes of red flowers, the same aromas... Read More

The name Dogajolo was invented by Carpineto’s founders, derived from the Italian word doga, meaning “stave” — the narrow strips of wood used to form oak casks. A young wine that boasts fruity aromas with... Read More

A fruity red, with black cherry, fresh flowers and a clean oak note. Full-bodied, with lots of juicy fruit character in a tight, velvety framework. The finish is long. Needs a bit of time. Best after 2008. 2,500 cases made, 500... Read More

Aromas of tangerine, green apple and honeysuckle with exotic flavors of peach, apricot and tropical fruit. Wonderful as an aperitif, or pair it with an array of flavorful dishes such as fresh seafood, salads, spicy cuisine, fish... Read More

Wow. This '95 Special Selection is a classic. Amazingly complex, it displays a wide range of flavors--including currant, wild berry, herb, sage, coffee and tobacco--gains in nuance, delicacy, elegance and finesse, and unveils... Read More

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2017 Chardonnay Grower Collection Calesa Vineyard is reticent on the nose at first, opening to apple blossom and wet stone with green and white fruits, fresh herbs, underlying spices... Read More

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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: One of the most exciting wines I first sold as a specialty wine retailer was the 1971 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon—I sold this wine in the mid-1970s at the Ashbury Market in San... Read More

DESCRIPTION: 2011 The Velvet Devil Merlot — Columbia Valley 83% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah

TASTING NOTES: Classic Merlot aromas of dark cherries, cedar, pipe tobacco. Anise, stone and cherry blossoms.... Read More

This is the second wine of Tour de Bessan, one of the estates owned by Marie-Laure Lurton. Its richness is restrained by the freshness and bright black-currant flavors of this elegant wine.

This bold Cabernet opens with flavors of black cherries and blackberries with a touch of currants and vanilla, complemented by earth and mineral notes. Deep berry flavors lead to a soft tannin cocoa finish.

Pure, rich currant and dark berry flavors form the core of this red, with spicy floral scents and a long, persistent aftertaste that keeps delivering caressing fruit and tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot... Read More

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Wine & Spirits
Tim Mondavi makes this wine from his Pritchard Hill estate, where the vines face west toward Oakville and south toward Napa. The 2014 blends cabernet sauvignon (65 percent) with cabernet franc, petit verdot... Read More

Spicy oak adds suppleness and a hazelnut and sandalwood character to the texture of fine-grained earth and flavors of espresso, savory berry and underbrush. Impressively delicate, balanced and refined. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet... Read More