This exclusive, limited collection includes 1 bottle each of these 3 legendary wines: 2016 Dominus Estate 100 WA#45 Jeb Dunnuck’s Top 100 Wines of 2019#47 James Suckling’s Top 100 American Wines of...
90 RP "The 2009 Pinot Noir Elizabeth’s Reserve is a blend of seven vineyards. Darker in color than the Willamette Valley cuvee, it sports an alluring nose of spicy black fruits and floral aromas. In the glass it...
92 VM (28 percent new French oak) Deep red. Powerful black raspberry, cherry cola and potpourri scents show very good clarity and pick up a mocha nuance with air. Fleshy and concentrated but energetic as well, offering...
97 WA Very deep purple-black in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard has a compelling savoriness of char-grilled meat and roasted nuts on the nose with a core of crème de cassis, violets and...
93+ RP The 2014s are 30-year wines, even in such a supple, easygoing and charming vintage. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana has an opaque purple color, a beautiful nose of graphite, creosote, incense, blackberry...
97 JS This starts out with a more savory, earthy and spicy expression and has a gently meaty edge to the nose with a vibrant, exotic feel. Violets and wild herbs abound with forest wood and sous bois – very complex...
97 JS A very detailed nose with aromas that include savory stones, woody spices and sweet tobacco, together with hints of chocolate, earthy nuances and abundant, pure red cherries and blueberries. The palate is full of...
96 VM The 2016 Pinot Noir Isabelle is essentially a barrel selection from Au Bon Climat. Racy, perfumed and beautifully layered, the 2016 caresses the palate with stunning depth. Orange peel, tobacco, blood orange, spice,...
95 JS / 94 WS The has an attractively smooth and supple style to it with bright strawberries and fresh red cherries, framed in flowers and fresh leaves. The palate is very smoothly delivered, amid silky, plush and...
96 JS / 95 WS / 94-95 VM / 92+ WA #75 James Suckling Top 100 Wines of the USA There’s a real sense of depth and detail here with fresh cherries and blueberries, swathed in vanilla-dusted violets, fresh-cut roasting...
93 WS "Supple, open-textured and expressive, layering blueberry, plum and savory flavors into a harmonious whole, floating through a long finish against powdery tannins. Has presence and depth. Best from 2018 through 2024...
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. Drink now through 2025...
"Dark ruby red in color with satisfying aromas of boysenberry, dark cherry and mulberry along with delicate hints of baking spices, dill, cola, nutmeg and vanilla. On the palate, bold flavors of cranberry, ripe...
"Deep garnet in color, with pleasing aromas of sun-warmed blueberry, blackberry pie, and blackcherry with hints of forest floor and cedar. There is an earthy cola tone on the palate with veryeffusive dark berry flavor...
94 VM / 93 JS / 90+ WA Limpid ruby-red. Displays vibrant, sharply detailed red/blue fruit and fresh rose scents, along with hints of incense and Asian spices building with air. Shows excellent clarity and spicy lift to its...
94 VM / 94 WE / 93 WS Deep red. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh red and dark berries, exotic spices and candied flowers, and a smoky mineral nuance emerges as the wine stretches out. Juicy, focused and...
95 VM / 91 WA Lurid ruby-red. Powerful red berry preserve, Asian spice and potpourri aromas are complemented by a smoky mineral nuance and an incense note that builds steadily in the glass. Sappy, sweet and expansive in the...
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 VM / 93 WA Deep, glistening red. An expansive, finely etched bouquet evokes fresh red and blue fruits, incense, potpourri and exotic spices, along with suggestions of cola and smoky minerals. At once concentrated and...
93 WA / 92 WS / 91 VM Tart blackberry and black raspberry are prominent in Brittan’s 2010 Pinot Noir Basalt Block along with notes of cardamom and fruit pit piquancy, not to mention mineral dimensions...
99 JD My favorite in the lineup, the 2017 Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard is stunning in every way. Gorgeous black raspberry fruits, lots of floral, scorched earth, and sappy herb aromatics, medium to full-bodied richness,...
92 WA The 2015 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a success this year, revealing aromas of ripe plums, cassis, pencil shavings and espresso roast. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, rich and generous, with an ample...
99 JD / 97 WA / 96 VM Just about as close to perfection as a wine can get, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from winemaker Chris Carpenter comes mostly from mountain vineyards and is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot. This...
100 RP Another perfect wine from Ann Colgin and her winemaking team is the 2013 IX Proprietary Red Estate, a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot. An absolutely compelling...
100 WA / 100 JD Composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2015 IX Proprietary Red Estate sports a deep garnet-purple color and nose of smoked meat, blackberries and black...
100 VM / 100 JS / 99 WA #1 James Suckling’s Top 100 American Wines of 2019 #52 James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of 2019 Super aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants and blueberries. Hints of fresh...
94+ VM / 92 WA Aromas of cassis, blueberry and licorice are lifted by exotic spices. Outstanding energy leavens the sexy sweetness of this sappy, firmly structured midweight, with intense dark fruit flavors lifted by a...
95 WA / 94 VM A blend of 62% Zinfandel, 32% Petite Sirah and 6% Merlot, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 G.B. Crane Vineyard el Coco sings of dried plums, cherry cordial and Christmas pudding with nuances of...
97 WA / 97 IWR / 96 JS / 94 WE #8 Intl. Wine Report's Top 100 Wines of 2018 Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow opens with a lovely floral perfume of violets and rose hip tea with a core...
99 WA / 97 JS #61 James Suckling’s Top 100 American Wines of 2018 The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace is deep garnet-purple colored with a drop-dead gorgeous nose of crème de cassis, warm plums...
A warm year for the Red Mountain AVA. The juxtaposition of ph and brix established a wine with softness, with a high percentage of the fine tannin which replaces acid structure as the main core of angularity. Aged for 15...
98 JS / 97 RP / 96+ AG 98 Points James Suckling: Loads of dark tobacco aromas with blackcurrants and black olives. Boysenberries, too. Full to medium body, ultra-fine tannins and lots of flavors of smoke, dried roasted...
100 WA / 98+ JD / 98 JS / 97 VM #45 Jeb Dunnuck’s Top 100 Wines of 2019 #47 James Suckling’s Top 100 American Wines of 2019 A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc aged...
98+ AG / 97+ WA / 97 JS / 97 JD The 2017 Dominus is one of the truly epic, grand wines of the vintage. Rich, dense and explosive, with tremendous concentration and sheer power, the 2017 Dominus captures all the personality...
96 JS / 93+ WA / 92 AG This is fantastic on the nose with blackberries and forest flowers. Very aromatic. Full body with soft, well-integrated and medium-grained tannins. Undertones of black olives. Love the hints of...
95 JS / 94 JD / 93 AG / 92 RP This is so drinkable now. Savory and yummy. Lots of blackberries, blueberries and currants. Full-to medium-bodied, tight and silky with beautiful freshness and finesse. So long and caressing,...
"A new release from Chris Dowsett, long-time winemaker for Buty Winery. A juicy red Rhone-style blend of 53 %Mourvedre and 47% Syrah. Big and powerful with dark fruit and spice notes all built on a sturdy framework" - The...
91 WA "The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside and Benchland Vineyards (aged 19 months in French oak) is a beauty. This serious Cabernet Sauvignon showcases just how good Cabernet can be from Dry Creek, although most readers...
Our Gowan Creek Vineyard (2000), situated two miles north of Confluence Vineyard in the heart of the Anderson Valley, sees appreciably more coastal fog. The unique terroir of this site brings together elements from both the...
The name Ten Degrees pays homage to the unique, cool climate of the Anderson Valley and the fact that even though our four estate vineyards span a modest eight miles, they often display a temperature variance of as much as...
93 WE / 91 WS #93 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2019 Reduced and brimming in barrel oak, this is a full-bodied, concentrated and age-worthy wine, flavored in strong layers of baked plum, cinnamon and...
93 WS Vibrant acidity supports polished flavors of plum tart, dried cherry and dark olive, backed by crisp tannins. Dark chocolate notes merge with herbal accents on the liltingly smoky finish. Drink now through 2024...
96 VM / 94 WA / 94 JD The 2016 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard is an absolutely stellar wine. Dark and also quite savory in the glass, the 2016 presents a super-intriguing range of aromas, flavors and textures. The Estate has a...
95 JD While the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs get most of the love from this terrific estate, don’t miss their Syrahs! The 2016 Syrah Wild Mountainside is a power-packed, deep, rich, concentrated beauty that offers...
93 VM Dunn's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a pretty, easygoing wine that readers will be able to drink with minimal cellaring. Medium in body with good brightness, the 2016 has quite a bit to offer. Sweet red...
96 JS / 95 WA Lots of violets and dark berries with sweet underbrush and fresh mushrooms, following through to a medium to full body, soft and silky tannins and a succulent and refined finish. It remains supple and...
93 JS / 93 VM / 93 WE Attractively complex aromas of spiced red fruit with a sappy, forest-wood edge, as well as stones and chalk. The palate carries a lithe, detailed brand of tannin with mouthwatering, red-fruit flavors...
Typical for the grape, this wine is very dark in color and heavy in the nose. It unexpectedly actually drinks very pretty, almost light. The tannin level is very moderate given the way it looks and smells. The label was...
91 JS "A handy array of fresh peaches and apricots leads to a smoothly juicy palate with a fresh and fleshy edge. The balance is good and some nice tannins smooth the finish out nice and even. 58% Viognier and 42% Roussanne...
"From Walla Walla to Bordeaux, we all need an everyday wine to relax with. Our Walldeaux Smithie is a Merlot-based blend of Old World & New World inspired by our building’s history as a blacksmith shop, our...
"[Forsyth Brio Kiona Mourvedre] offers a nose of blueberry pie, plum jam and black currant with clove, cinnamon and coffee. There’s delicious balance amid the assertive presentation of those dark blue fruits, joined by...
90 WE "Smooth, light and quite tasty, this is ready to drink. Its cocoa and pretty cherry flavors combine gracefully. Despite including one third whole clusters in the fermentation, there's none of the...
90 JS "A more delicate red with strawberry and dark-berry aromas and flavors. Medium body, fine tannins and a fruity finish. Mostly grenache. Drink now." - James Suckling "Our Rhone-style blend of Syrah, Grenache,...
"Making “Cab Sauv” cool again. Man, I have had my own fractured relationship with Cab. Like, Pinot Noir, there are many “standardized” examples out there. Lots of Cab is made by...
92 VM / 91 WA "Deep bright-hued red. Powerful, mineral-tinged cherry and red berry liqueur scents, along with a hint of candied flowers in the background. Fleshy and broad on entry and then more taut in the middle, offering...
98 JD / 97+ WA Leading off the Pinot Noirs, the 2016 Pinot Noir Seascape Vineyard comes from a ridgetop vineyard located west of the town of Occidental. Aged 17 months in 27% new French oak, it offers a savory,...
91 RP 91 Points Robert Parker: The 2014 Pinot Noir Velvet Sisters emanates from another Anderson Valley site and is sourced from four separate clones - Dijon clones 115, 666, 777 and the Pommard selection. This wine...
96 JD / 94 WA Sourced from a single block in the estate’s Maggy Hawk Vineyard in Anderson Valley, the 2016 Pinot Noir Velvet Sisters spent 16 months in 37% new French oak and, as with all the wines here, was bottled...
96 WE This outstanding effort from the famous site is truly inviting on the nose, with a prominent rose aroma. The smooth palate boasts power and grace, with a deft mix of black cherry coulis and cassis flavors tamed by...
"Low alcohol, acid driven, old world-style wines intended to enhance existence on planet Earth, as well as complement food and conversation. Winemaker, Sterling Whitted of Holden Wine Co, continues to push the boundaries of...
"A weird and innovative winery inspired by tradition, culture, and science. Northern Italian focus. Very low input, no commercial yeasts, low sulfur." - Winery
We recently featured this in a tasting and were quite impressed by the complexity of this wine for the price. Very open and expressive, with with a lovely earthiness and spice balanced with pie cherry notes. Excellent value...
100 WA The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard has a medium garnet-purple color and is a little closed to begin, giving up red and black currants, violets, lilacs and spice box plus chocolate-covered coffee beans,...
The 2015 Bon Sauvage presents clear but not overwhelming notes of oak. The grapes from this vintage were taken from the lower part of our hill which were lighter and less influenced by the hot summer sun. The combination of...
91 JD "Also all Cabernet, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Yakima Valley reveals a deep purple/ruby color to go with a more fruit forward bouquet of black raspberries, flowers, and spice, with a subtle marine-like note...
98+ RP / 95 VM The 2013 Insignia (their 40th vintage) is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. This wine is aged 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels, and...
98 WA / 97 JD / 96 JS / 96-100 RP The 2015 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine is blended of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak. Deep...
94 JD / 94 JS From Anderson Valley, the 2016 Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard has a touch of old-world charm in its savory, complex bouquet of dried earth, forest floor, leafy herbs, and dried red fruits. Complex, weightless, and...
92 WS Lively and juicy, featuring cherry tart, dried fig and plum compote flavors that are fresh and offer a touch of ripeness. The plush, spicy finish lingers, with minerally notes. Drink now through 2024. - KM, Wine...
93 WS Taut and well-framed, showing good cut to the dried red fruit flavors. Blueberry and minerally notes emerge midpalate, with savory richness extending on the finish. Drink now through 2025. - KM, Wine...
94 JD The 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley comes from a multitude of sites and spent 17 months in 45% new French oak. It's slightly more reticent than the Sonoma Coast and offers more raspberry, ripe cherries, cola,...
96 JD / 94 JS Moving to the two reds, the appellation 2017 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast reveals a ruby/purple, translucent color as well as a stunning perfume of black raspberries, cassis, crushed violets, spice box, sweet earth...
91 VM / 90 WE "The 2014 Pinot Noir (North Coast) is bright, precise and beautifully delineated throughout. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, mint and crushed rocks are some of the many notes that open up in this...
94 RP The 2013 Merlot Howell Mountain is a blend of 91% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, aged in 80% new French oak. The wine is dense and exhibits loads of mocha, lead-pencil shavings, black cherry...
98 JD / 98 JS / WA The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec, and 2% Merlot that spent 22 months in 75% new French oak. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by...
96+ WA Even deeper colored, the 2014 Walla Walla Reserve checks in as a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, and 8% Petit Verdot. Its vibrant purple color is followed by sensational notes of crème de cassis,...
98 JD / 95 WA / 95 JS / 95 WS The 2015 Reserve is a borderline perfect wine. Made from 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Malbec, and 8% Merlot, its vibrant purple color is followed by a gorgeous nose of crème de cassis,...
99 JD / 97 JS / 96 WA / 96 VM The 2016 Reserve is similar in color (it might be even inkier at the rim) and is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, and 5% Cabernet Franc that spent 22 months in a mix of 75% new...
93 W&S / 92 VM / 92 WE / 91 WS"Avni is built around Larry Stone’s estate vineyard in the Eola Hills, and supplemented by similar sites. Even though it’s Stone’s entrylevel wine, it’s not simple;...
95 VM (aged for 18 months in concrete tanks) Inky ruby. Highly fragrant black raspberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and Asian spice scents show outstanding clarity and pick up a smoky mineral quality with air. Deeply...
97 JD / 95 VM One of the gems in the lineup is the 2016 Sticks and Stones, which is 74% Grenache, 19% Syrah, and 7% Mourvèdre. Seamlessness and elegance are the buzzwords here, and this beauty offers a kaleidoscope...
94 IWR / 92 VM "The 2014 Long Shadows 'Pedestal' is a stunning effort from this incredible winery who teamed up with world renown oenologist and consultant Michel Rolland to make this wonderful blend of 81% Merlot and 15%...
"Luke is bold but unpretentious; generous in character with a dark, rich, color. Aromas unveil blackberry, plum and mocha. A balanced and full-bodied cabernet with generous tannin structure, opulent flavors of rich fruit,...
93 JS A very pretty and solid cab with currant, cedar and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. Drink or hold. James...
540 case production Biodynamics is an ultra-organic way of farming stemming from the two words; biological and dynamic. The biological aspect is practiced throughout organic farming and includes; composting, cover cropping,...
97 WA From the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, the 2013 Coeur de la Vallée shows creamy tannins, beautiful blackberry and cassis fruit, and hints of blueberries, violets, forest floor and licorice. This is a blend of...
94+ WA Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 cabernet sauvignon mt. Veeder has notes of freshly crushed red and black currants and mulberries over hints of pencil shavings, red roses and menthol plus a touch of chinese five...
95+ WA / 95+ JD The deep purple-black colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is blended of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. It's beautifully perfumed with fragrant earth, lavender,...
98 JS / 97+ WA / 96+ VM / 96 DE / 18+ JR Purity and brilliance on the nose with so much currant and flower character. Roses, currant bush and fresh leaves, too. Brightness is the word that comes to mind. Full-bodied and...
99 JS / 98 DE / 98 WA / 96+ VM / 18.5 JR Fantastic aromas that are complex and complete with blackcurrants, blueberries and herbs, such as basil and bay leaf. But always subtle. Full-bodied yet linear and very refined...
96 DE / 95+ VM / 95 WA / 95 JS A fist of late summer cherries, raspberry and bilberry fruits set out their stall, all with the juicy character that confirms, even in a hot vintage like 2017, Opus can deliver balance and...
93 DE / 16 JR Stylish aromas, with vanilla oak and the fragrant trappings of class. Glossy, opulent and silky with lovely cassis fruit richness, albeit in a full-bodied, powerful frame with robust tannins and a firm spine...
"Grenache (60%) takes the lead on this wine, followed by Syrah (30%) and Mourvèdre. Lighter in color with an orange tinge at the rim, the aromas suggest notes of raspberry, cranberry, rose hips and vanilla bean." -...
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