96 VM / 93 WA Glistening scarlet. A highly complex bouquet evokes red berry and cherry preserves, along with building Asian spice, rose oil and smoky mineral flourishes. Shows fine delineation and seamless texture, offering...
92 JS / 91 WE Lots of cherries, raspberries and spiced plums on the nose with cloves, rosemary and savory, earthy undertones. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fleshy texture. Flavorful, spicy finish. Drink...
93 JS / 92 WE Aromas of baked blueberries, brambleberries, pine cones, crushed shells and rosemary. Some chocolate orange, too. It’s medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Fragrant and vibrant...
93 WS Dynamic, supple and impeccably structured, with expressive black raspberry and dark plum flavors accented by violet, licorice and savory spice notes that linger toward refined tannins. 236 cases made...
98 JS / 98 VM / 97-99 JD / 97 WI / 96 FS / 95 WS / 17.5 JR Brightness and purity to this, offering blueberries, fresh plums and peaches. It’s medium-to full-bodied with ripe, fine tannins Terra cotta and red...
100 FS / 99 WI / 99 VM / 99 JS / 97+ JD / 96 WS / 17++ JR Dark ruby, purple reflections, brightening on the rim. Fine oak savouriness, dark forest berryish fruit, a hint of dark minerality, cherry-cassis nuances...
100 JS / 100 WI / 99 VM / 98 JD / 98 WCI / 96 WS / 17 JR Seductive aromas of blackcurrants, plums and flowers, including roses. Really incredible this year with such verticality, depth and brightness. Goes on and on...
Deep violet-red. Perfectly balanced acidity with a nose of black cherries, ripe blood orange and raspberries, vanilla bean, root beer, clove and cedar. Fades away slowly to black teas and caramel on an ultra-fine tannic...
95 JD / 94 VM / 93 WA Deeper ruby, the 2017 Pinot Noir De Villiers Vineyard reveals more black raspberry, sassafras, tea, and spicy notes. It's medium-bodied, with a juicy, elegant style and a great finish. Jeb Dunnuck The...
94 VM / 93 WE The most weightless and ethereal wine in this lineup, the 2012 Pinot Noir Reed Vineyard speaks above all else to finesse. Rose petal, sweet red berries, orange peel, mint and spices gradually open up in a...
100 JS / 100 WA / 100 JD / 98 VM / 97 WS#33 James Suckling's Top 100 American Wines of 2022 Ripe cherries, plums and flowers on the nose. Orange peel, too, together with hints of thyme, bay leaf and sage. Medium-to...
Colgin is one of the reference points for just what heights mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux varietals, and more recently, Syrah, can achieve in Napa Valley. –Robert Parker The 2019 Jubilation is...
100 WI / 99 JS / 98 WA / 97 VM / 95 WE / 95 WS #16 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2022#20 James Suckling's Top 100 American Wines of 2022#50 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2022 The 2019...
94 JS / 92 VM / 91 WA A very spicy and fresh array of blueberries, ripe darker cherries and plums. Cassis aromas, too, as well as more savory notes of graphite and fragrant wood. The palate has very striking depth and...
97 WA / 95 JS / 93 VM Paul Gerrie is the newest vineyard at Cristom, planted from 2016–2019; it's 28 acres of mostly Pinot Noir and smaller portions of Chardonnay and Gamay. The 2019 Pinot Noir Paul Gerrie Vineyard...
98 WA / 96 IWR / 95 JS The 2019 Pinot Noir Jerusalem Hill Vineyard is particularly fragrant and expressive this vintage. It has a medium ruby color and is loaded with complex notes of aniseed, amaro and juniper that...
95 WRO / 91 WE Beautifully structured, this layered Pinot Noir is another stunning vintage from the Gowan Creek Vineyard, one of Goldeneye's finest. It shows notes of black cherry and wood spice.-Robert Whitley, Wine Review...
98 WRO / 94 WE Looks like I saved the best for last with this year's stable of Pinot Noirs from Goldeneye. While it's fun to showcase fruit sources in vineyard designated wines, it's even more fun from a consumer...
97 JS / 95+ WA / 17.5 JR Intense aromas of black fruit, cocoa powder, black olives, dried violets, tar and cigar box. Some black peppercorn, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, chalky tannins. Incredible intensity and...
99 WA / 99 JS / 98+ JD / 97 WS / 18.5 JR The very deep, purple-black colored 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. It takes a fair amount of swirling to unlock an incredibly intense nose of dark...
98+ JD / 97 VM / 95 WE Another gem is the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Estate, a deep, concentrated, powerful Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon that I suspect will be up there with the legendary wines from this...
97+ WA A blend of 88.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.4% Petit Verdot, 4.2% Cabernet Franc and 3.2% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyards comes skipping out of the glass with a spring it...
91 VM / 90 WE 33% new French oak. Bright red. Ripe red berry, cola and mocha scents are sharpened by a suggestion of white pepper. Appealingly sweet and energetic on the palate, offering nicely concentrated raspberry and...
92 VM Darkly alluring, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with masses of crushed blackberry and cola accentuated by dried violets and hints of white pepper. It's softly textured with juicy acidity, enlivening its tart red...
94 VM / 93 WA Translucent ruby-red. Mineral- and spice-accented aromas of fresh red and blue fruits are complicated by suggestions of succulent herbs and sandalwood. Silky and pliant in texture, offering vibrant cherry,...
95 VM / 95 JD / 94 WA Shimmering garnet. Vibrant red fruit, floral and exotic spice scents, along with hints of incense and musky earth. Sappy, energetic and penetrating on the palate, offering intense raspberry and cherry...
96 PF / 95 VM 12.7% alc., 100 cases, $52. Sourced from fruit planted in 1994. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. A complex woodsy perfume with aromas of tilled earth, Herbs de Provence, cherry, and rose...
Medium bodied and dry on the palate, a note that evokes essence of granny smith apple and citrus contributes a snap of acidity to the wine’s clean finish...
92 WE / 91 WS Flavors of tart cherry, red currant and clove combine to highlight a palate of measured ripeness and grace in this firmly tannic wine from a great site. It shows breadth to the body and is succulent in nature,...
97 JS / 95+ WA / 95 VM / 95 JD / 94 WI / 94 WE / 94 WCI / 17.5+ JR Aromas of blackcurrants, dark chocolate and dried flowers. Very aromatic. Full body, velvety tannins and impressive intensity and richness. Opulent fruit,...
99 JD / 97 DE / 97 JA / 97 WI / 96+ VM / 96 WA / 17 JR Another beautiful wine from this team, the 2019 Insignia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon but includes smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec, brought up all in new barrels,...
Founded in 1978, Kistler continues to produce top notch Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Until 2017, Steve Kistler, a graduate of Stanford Univeristy oversaw the vineyard work. Mark Bixler, who has a PhD in Chemistry from the...
Founded in 1978, Kistler continues to produce top notch Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Until 2017, Steve Kistler, a graduate of Stanford University oversaw the vineyard work. Mark Bixler, who has a PhD in Chemistry from the...
96 JD / 94 WA / 94 WE / 93 JS / 92 WS I always love this site, and the team at Kosta Browne have made a killer bottle of wine with their 2017 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard, especially remarkable in a challenging vintage...
95 JD / 94 JS / 94 WE / 93 WS / 93 WA The 2017 Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch is another beautiful, classic Pinot Noir from this estate. From the Russian River and brought up in 42% new French oak (there's some Austrian oak as...
97 DE / 96 VM / 96 JS / 94+ WI / 94 WA / 94 WS Showcasing the lovely freshness of high-elevation Mt Veeder grapes. Vivid boysenberry and mulberry fruits give way to mountain herbs, dusty minerals and rich toasty cedar. A...
96 JS / 94+ WA Unique aromas of wet earth, mushrooms, dark fruits and flowers follow through to a full body, rich and chewy tannins and a powerful finish. This is muscular yet polished showing depth and length. Give it...
93 VM Glistening ruby-red. Fresh red and blue fruit, baking spices and potpourri scents Shows intense, along with smokey mineral topnote. Sweet and expansive in the mouth, displaying boysenberry, kirsch, savory herb and...
97 VM / 94 WE Bright ruby-red. Highly expressive, spice-accented red and blue fruit preserve, sassafras, earth and lavender scents show wonderful clarity and mineral lift. Sweet and energetic on the palate, offering intense...
99 WA / 96 JS / 95 WS / 95 VM The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard was aged in 70% new oak this vintage, as opposed to 100% as it normally is. Deep garnet-purple in color, it rolls out of the glass...
96 WA / 96 VM / 93 JS Medium to deep ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir Cuvee Augustina Katherine Lindsay Estate offers up the most incredible perfume of violets, potpourri, kirsch and raspberry tart with suggestions...
99 JS / 97 VM / 97 JD / 97 DE / 97 JA / 97 WI / 96 WA Aromas of spice, ink, blackberries and currants. Very aromatic! Full-bodied, yet so tight and fresh with firm, velvety tannins. The beautiful center-palate of fruit is...
97 JD / 97 JS / 97 JA / 96+ VM / 96 WA More minerality, graphite, and scorched earth notes emerge from the 2018 Les Pavots. Full-bodied and uber-concentrated, it reveals building tannins, awesome mid-palate depth, and one...
99 JS / 98 JD / 96 VM / 95 JA #60 Jeb Dunnuck's Top 100 2022 This is very perfumed with blackberry and pine-cone aromas, as well as raspberries and black cherries. Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins that are...
99 NWR / 98 WA / 98 JS / 96 VM / 96 WS / 96 JD / 96 DE #58 James Suckling's Top 100 American Wines of 2023 Cellar Stocker-Champoux Vineyard comprises 90% of the fruit for this all-varietal wine, with the rest from...
93 WA / 93 JS / 93 WI / 92 WS / 92 JD / 92 WE / 17 JR Sourced primarily from Oak Knoll, the 2021 Zinfandel Black Chicken delivers briar-laced bramble-berry fruit, plus a decent dose of vanilla (maturation was in 25% new...
94 JD / 94 WE / 93 WI / 91 JS / 16.5 JR From a terrific site on Pritchard Hill, the 2021 Zinfandel Stagecoach Vineyard is deeper hued and has a more substantial, structured style in its darker red and blue fruits, peppery...
94 VM The 2019 Chardonnay Bassi Vineyard emerges from a site in San Luis Obispo that has started to produce some pretty interesting wines. Citrus peel, chalk, white flowers and a touch of reduction are the signatures. I...
97 WA / 97 JD Coming from the Beckstoffer Georges III vineyard, the very deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon GIII bursts forth with an outrageously spicy nose of Chinese five spice and aniseed with a core of...
98+ WA / 98 JD / 98 JS / 97 VM / 18 JR #40 James Suckling's Top 100 American Wines of 2021 Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select displays a deep garnet-purple color, bursting...
A special mixed case of 12 different wines from various regions and made in various styles to please everyone at the party! Whites, reds, sweet wines and more regularly priced up to $360 per case, now less than $13.50 per...
94 JS / 93 WA / 92 VM / 92 JD#71 Jeb Dunnuck Top Values in 2019 Napa Cabernet 2022 This shows lots of chocolate and vanilla on the nose, together with ripe dark fruit and some wet earth. Floral undertones, too...
100 WI / 98 WA / 98 DE / 97 JD / 97 WE#6 Wine Independent Top 50 QPR Collector Wines 2023#7 Wine Independent Top 25 QPR Collector Wines 2022Wine Advocate Reviewers’ Favorites 2022: A Wine from a Producer...
94 VM / 94 WE / 91 WA (aged on its lees for 15 months in French oak barriques, 16 percent of them new) Pale gold. A highly complex bouquet evokes ripe citrus and orchard fruits, iodine, anise and white flowers, and a hint...
97 WA / 95 FS / 93 WS The 2019 Chardonnay Maresh Vineyard comes from Dijon clones planted in 1991, and it was matured in about 35% new oak. This vintage is pure and tensile, with scents of tarragon and fragrant herbs,...
97 WA Vojtilla is a small, four-acre vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains that sits at around 500 to 600 feet in elevation and, says Jim Maresh, is influenced by the nearby Willamette River. Harvested in October this vintage,...
96 WA The 2021 Albariño Redford-Wetle Vineyard, whole cluster pressed and fermented in barrel, offers a singular, kaleidoscopic expression. The nose is bursting with tropical fruit, lemongrass, beeswax and candle...
93 VM The 2020 Zinfandel Turley Estate is one of the richer wines in this vintage. Yields were down a punishing 50%. Succulent red cherry fruit, spice, tobacco, cedar, dried flowers, leather and licorice are front and...
94 VM / 93 WA / 93 DE A deep, flavorful wine, the 2019 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard is packed with black cherry, plum, spice, tobacco, leather and menthol. This deep, flavorful wine is classic Paso in its weight and generosity...
93 VM / 91 WA The 2019 Zinfandel Steacy Ranch is a rich, exuberant wine with huge fruit presence and tons of varietal character. The Steacy tastes like a wine with elevated alcohol, but it is actually the lowest alcohol...
96 VM / 96 WE / 95+ WA / 95 JD The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label is built around a core of fruit from Leopoldina, with about 30% of the fruit from Fortuna. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather and spice build in...
97+ JD / 96+ WI / 96 WA / 96 VM Stunning stuff, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label offers a full-bodied, deep, majestic style as well as beautiful aromatics of cr me de cassis, violets, flowers, and nicely integrated...
95 WE / 95 WS / 94 JD / 93 JS / 92 VM#27 Jeb Dunnuck Top Values in 2019 Napa Cabernet 2022 From a pair of vineyards in the appellation, this wine is earthy in tobacco, sage and black currant. With admirable length and...
17 JR Overripe strawberry and a dash of stemmy herbal flavour. Dry, rounded, light body yet plenty of flavour concentration. QGV -Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson Crushed flowers, sweet tobacco, dried cherries...
93 WA The 2020 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard was matured in 76% new oak for 16 months. It has a medium ruby color and a core of red cherry fruit with accents of mushroom, tobacco and Angostura bitters. The light-bodied palate...
95 WA The 2020 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard, matured for 16 months in 63% new oak, is very expressive and easy to drink. The nose is bursting with blackberry and blueberry jam aromas and streaks of lavender, conifer,...
94 WA /95 CT Matured for 16 months in 73% new oak, the 2020 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard is exuberant and fruity, its red cherry fruit accented by tones of charcuterie, tobacco, bitters and allspice. The palate...
92 VM From a cool Beckstoffer Vineyard just north of San Pablo Bay. Pale, green-tinged yellow. Delicate white peach, lemon drop and white flowers on the nose. Then densely-packed-verging-in-thick, but with very good...
95 WA / 92+ VM / 92 WE The 2010 Wavelength Proprietary Red is an intriguing blend of 65% Syrah and 35% Cabernet Franc. Its saturated purple color is followed by aromas of flowers, blueberries, blackberries, forest floor and...
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