Top Rated Wines 97 Points & Up

Dominus Estate 2015 (6.0L)

100 WA / 98 JS / 97 VM Bottled in July 2017 and composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the Dominus 2015 Proprietary Red Wine leaps from the glass with notes of fresh wild blueberries,...

Dominus Estate 2015 (1.5L)

100 WA / 98 JS / 97 VM Bottled in July 2017 and composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the Dominus 2015 Proprietary Red Wine leaps from the glass with notes of fresh wild blueberries,...

Donnhoff Riesling Norheimer Dellchen GG 2017 (750ML)

100 JS / 18.5 JR #3 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 An enormous spectrum of fruit aromas, from peaches through grapefruit to wild strawberries and pineapple. However, that doesn't prepare you for the mind-blowing...

Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Red 2013 (750ML)

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...

Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo 2016 (1.5L)

99-100 JD / 96-98 WA / 97 DE / 95-97 VM A step up over the 2015, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Da Capo is another perfect wine in the making and reminds me of the incredible 1998. Inky colored, with a...

Domaine Du Pegau Cuvee Reservee 2016 (1.5L)

95-97 JD / 93-95 WA A wine that’s going to rival or surpass the 2015, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée shows the quality of this awesome vintage with its deep, powerful,...

Masseto 2015 (750ML)

100 WA / 99 JS / 99 VM / 98 WS #97 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 The release of this wine comes at a very happy time for the Masseto brand. The stunning 2015 Masseto is hitting the market just as the final touches...

Haut Brion 1989 (3.0L)

100 VM / 100 RP The 1989 Haut-Brion commenced one of the most spectacular dinners that I ever attended, this representing one of the best bottles of a dozen tasted over the years. Deep in color with thin bricking on the...

Krug Grande Cuvee 164th Edition #216018 MV (1.5L)

97 VM / 96 WS / 18 JR Krug's NV Grand Cuvée 164 Edition is a total knockout. Based on the 2008 vintage, the 164th Edition shows all the crystalline tension and energy that is such a signature of the year. At times,...

Ferraton Hermitage Le Meal Rouge 2016 (750ML)

95-97 JD While they lost 60% of the harvest due to hail (the lieux-dits of Hermite and Murets were the most affected), they certainly harvest great fruit. The 2016 Ermitage Le Méal is another inky, opaque colored...

Georges Vernay Coteau de Vernon Condrieu 2016 (750ML)

98 WS / 96 VM Extremely juicy and bold, with a captivating range of apricot, nectarine and tangerine flavors liberally inlaid with white ginger, singed almond and bitter orange notes. The unctuous finish flaunts its power...

De Fargues 2015 (375ML)

96-99 WS / 96-98 WA A stunner, with seamlessly layered pineapple, pear, mango, papaya, quince and persimmon flavors, framed by a hint of toasted macadamia nut and carrying through a lush yet well-defined finish. Showing...

Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf du Pape 2016 (1.5L)

98 JS / 96-98 JD / 94 WA There’s a beautiful purity of fresh, mixed berries, dark plums, deep spices, as well as a gentle, coal-smoke edge. The palate has an effortless, fleshy, fine-grained texture with long,...

Revana Family Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (750ML)

97 WA The best of the three ( and it’s a pretty spectacular wine) is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena. Gorgeously opaque blue/purple in color, the wine offers up notes of blueberry and blackberry fruit, some...

D'Yquem 2016 (3.0L)

98-99 JS / 97 DE / 95-97 WA / 94-97 AG / 18.5 JR What a sexy and moreish wine that makes you want to drink the whole bottle. Flavors and aromas of cooked apples, grilled pineapple, pie crust, apricots, dried mushrooms and...

Dalla Valle Maya 2015 (750ML)

98 JS / 97+ VM / 96-98 WA The polish and depth to this wine is extraordinary for the vintage. Full body, super refined and tight yet generous and exciting. Chocolate, walnut and berry. Goes on for minutes. Superb for the...

Antinori Tignanello 2015 (375ML)

98 JS / 97 WS / 96 WA Fantastic aromas of dark berries, sandalwood and Spanish cedar that are ever so deep. Full body, an incredible spin of polished tannins and bright acidity. Incredible depth. Like looking over the edge...

Drouhin Laroze Chambertin Clos de Beze 2016 (750ML)

96-98 WA /18 JR The 2016 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru was made from two cuvées, one destemmed and the other not, so that there is around 30% whole bunch. It has a very well-defined bouquet with...

Vieux Telegraphe 2016 (750ML)

98 JS / 97 JD / 96 WA / 17.5 JR #72 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 Impressive, complex array of wild cherries, raspberries, garrigue herbs, lightly spiced pastry and stony, chalky minerals. Super-fresh florals. The...

D'Yquem 2016 (375ML)

98-99 JS / 97 DE / 95-97 WA / 94-97 AG / 18.5 JR What a sexy and moreish wine that makes you want to drink the whole bottle. Flavors and aromas of cooked apples, grilled pineapple, pie crust, apricots, dried mushrooms and...

Vinedo Chadwick 2016 (750ML)

99 JS / 96 WA #75 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 The blue fruit and dark berry aromas are so attractive and catching. Black licorice and blackberry notes. Full body, chewy yet polished tannins. I like the way the...

Almaviva 2016 (750ML)

97 JS / 95 WA A very fine and elegant Almaviva with fresh fruit and herb character. Medium-to-full body, tight and focused with very fine, linear tannins and a chocolate and light cedar undertone to the whole thing. Savory,...

Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2015 (6.0L)

100 JS / 95 WA #5 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 There is a subtle complexity on the nose with currant, berry, fresh herb and wet earth aromas. Cut fresh flowers, too. Full body, dense and powerful. Incredible...

Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2015 (750ML)

100 JS / 95 WA #5 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 There is a subtle complexity on the nose with currant, berry, fresh herb and wet earth aromas. Cut fresh flowers, too. Full body, dense and powerful. Incredible...

Maximin Grunhaus von Schubert Herrenberg Riesling Eiswein 2016 (375ML)

97 WA The first ice wine at Grünhaus since 2011 is the 2016 Maximin Grünhaus Herrenberg Riesling Eiswein. Clear and concentrated on the nose, with citrus and crunchy slate aromas, this is a sweet, lush and...

Pavillon Blanc Du Chateau Margaux 2017 (750ML)

99 DE / 97-98 JS / 94-97 VM / 93-95 WA / 93-95 JD / 17.5 JR This is a wonderful Pavillon Blanc with great aromatics and powerful flavours that highlight how those cool summer nights have given real zip and freshness...

Leoville Poyferre 1990 (750ML)

97 RP / 96 DE Absolutely spectacular, the1990 Leoville Poyferre is much more evolved than either of its two Leoville neighbors. Its opaque plum/garnet color is accompanied by a gorgeous bouquet of smoke, charcoal, creme de...

Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage la Chapelle 2016 (750ML)

95-98 VM / 95-97 JD / 95-97 WA / 96-97 JS (raised in 20% new oak) Dark purple. A highly expressive, mineral-accentedbouquet evokes fresh blackberry and blueberry, candied flowers, incense andexotic spices. Sweet,...

Guiraud 1989 (750ML) Ex-Chateau

98 JSAged Sauternes is phenomenal. It's dark gold with a bright gold edge. Full and very intense with layers of dried apricots and orange peel. Tropical fruit too. This continues to open on the palate and become more young...

Philipponnat Clos des Goisses Juste Rose 2007 (750ML)

98 WA / 18 JR Based on the regular Clos des Goisses but blended with a certain percentage of red Pinot Noir from the same vineyard, the 2007 Clos des Goisses Just Rosé Brut has a lovely apricot color and shows a...

Quinta Do Noval Vintage Nacional 2016 (750ML)

100 JS / 99 WS / 99 DE / 98+ VM / 97 WA / 18 JR #44 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 This is austere and tannic with reserve yet polish and finesse that is hard to come by. Blackberries, blueberries and hazelnuts and...

Grahams Stone Terraces 2016 (2.25L)

99 DE / 98 WS / 97+ WA / 97 VM / 96 JS / 18.5 JR Mostly Touriga Nacional from traditional stone-walled terraces at Quinta dos Malvedos, Graham’s flagship estate. Closed with a hint of liquorice and dark chocolate on...

Dow's 2016 (2.25L)

98 VM / 98 WS / 98 DE / 96 JS / 18 JR The 2016 Dow’s Vintage Port is based around the Vinha dos Ecosvineyard behind Bomfim, populated predominantly by mature Touriga Franca vines that were cropped at just 0.68kg per...

Grahams 2016 (1.5L)

99 JS / 98 WS / 98 DE / 96 VM / 17.5+ JR #27 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 Extremely complex aromas that show the classic Graham character of black-fruit marmalade and burnt oranges. Follows through to a full body...

Grahams 2016 (3.0L)

99 JS / 98 WS / 98 DE / 96 VM / 17.5+ JR #27 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 Extremely complex aromas that show the classic Graham character of black-fruit marmalade and burnt oranges. Follows through to a full body...

Dow's 2016 (375ML)

98 VM / 98 WS / 98 DE / 96 JS / 18 JR The 2016 Dow’s Vintage Port is based around the Vinha dos Ecosvineyard behind Bomfim, populated predominantly by mature Touriga Franca vines that were cropped at just 0.68kg per...

Dow's 2016 (750ML)

98 VM / 98 WS / 98 DE / 96 JS / 18 JR The 2016 Dow’s Vintage Port is based around the Vinha dos Ecosvineyard behind Bomfim, populated predominantly by mature Touriga Franca vines that were cropped at just 0.68kg per...

Croft 2016 (750ML)

97 JS / 97 WS / 94 VM Extremely perfumed with dark-berry and currant aromas. Hints of earth and spices. Full-bodied, round and medium sweet. Hints of resin. Opulent yet restrained. Shows ripe and beautiful fruit with...

Domaine Du Pegau Cuvee Reservee 2015 (1.5L)

96 JD / 94 WS / 93-95 WA / 93-95 VM The 2015 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Cuvée Réservée is a beautiful, classic wine from the Feraud family that offers powerful notes of blackcurrants, peppered meat,...

Petrus 2015 (750ML)

100 WA / 100 JS / 100 DE #53 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 When I asked winemaker Olivier Berrouet about his greatest challenges in 2015, he replied, “Our biggest challenge is to avoid all the temptations...

Belair Monange 2015 (750ML)

100 JS / 98 + WA / 98 VM / 97 DE / 97 JD / 96 WS#2 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 Blue fruits, minerals, lavender and licorice aromas are wonderful. Full body and ultra-refined tannins with an integration and...

Duclot Bordeaux Collection Case With 1 Each: Ausone, Cheval Blanc, Haut-Brion, Lafite Rothschild, Margaux, La Mission Haut-Brion, Mouton Rothschild, Petrus, Yquem 2017

This collection offers your first and only opportunity to secure the 98-99 Point Yquem en primeur, as well as one of the few places in the USA to acquire the 97-98 Point Petrus! The bottles in the Duclot Bordeaux...

Louis Latour Romanee St Vivant les Quatre Journaux 2016 (750ML)

100 JS / 95 DE This is a grand cru that shows its intensity and complexity and greatness from the beginning. Blackberry, licorice and stone aromas. Full body and a center palate that shows ripe fruit and full richness. Then...

Louis Roederer Cristal 2008 (750ML)

100 WE / 100 JS / 98+ AG / 98 DE / 97+ WA / 97 WS / 19.5 JR "This latest incarnation of the famous brand is a superb wine. It is on par with, maybe even better than, the already legendary 2002. Its balance is...

Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen De Thann Clos St Urbain Grand Cru 2016 (750ML)

98 JS The most powerful and deepest pinot gris of this vintage from Zind Humbrecht with a ton of smoke, creme-brulee and mushroom character. In spite of the almost 15% alcoholic content, it is properly dry and has a...

Zind Humbrecht Riesling Brand Grand Cru 2016 (750ML)

98 JS A lot of roasted citrus fruits, but the mineral character is stronger. The mineral component keeps the reins in its hand, driving the wine on to a very straight path and keeping it there in spite of higher alcohol...

Cockburns 2016 (750ML)

99 JS / 96 WS / 96 DE / 95 VM / 18 JR #51 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 This shows fantastic graphite and dark-berry character with black-stone undertones and hints of dried roses. Full-bodied and very tight and...

Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (750ML)

97 DE Platinum Award - Decanter 2018 World Wine Awards Roasted herb, coffee, black cherry and blackberry fruit compote on the nose. The palate is rich and concentrated but never heavy, with a lively acidity providing a...

La Mission Haut Brion 1981 (750ML)

Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2016 (750ML)

99 JS #25 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 Gorgeous floral and deep, dark berry aromas with hints of spices such as cinnamon and hazelnuts. Full body and ultra-fine and strong tannins that are powerful yet so sleek...