94+ WA / 94 JS / 93 VM The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is absolutely unique in terms of its aromatic display. To me, the nose is particularly beautiful because I have a preference for balsamic notes of cola, mint or...
99 WE / 98 JS / 97 WS / 97 VM / 95 WA Enticing aromas of ripe berry, chopped herb, new leather, tobacco and a whiff of eucalyptus all mingle together on this gorgeous, vibrant red. The stunning, savory palate boasts...
92 WS /16 JR Ripe, sweet cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice flavors permeate this expressive, intense red. Shows fine harmony and a lingering aftertaste of fruit, graphite, and spice. Best from 2018 through 2030. 50...
94 WA / 93 JD / 93 DE / 92 JS / 91 WS / 91 WE Disgorged in November 2018, Ayala's 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs offers up an elegant bouquet of lemon oil, English walnuts, crisp yellow apples, linden blossom and hints of...
98 JS / 96+ WA / 96+JD xtremely aromatic with blueberries, blackberries, and flowers. Full- bodied, dense, and rich yet agile and exciting. The tannins are seamless and beautiful. The finish shows stones and spices. The...
97 JS / 95 WA / 95 WS This is incredibly powerful and structured with so much tannin backbone and ripe fruit. Aromas of plums and hazelnuts. Full-bodied and chewy. Fabulous finish. Needs three to four years to come together...
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast "Unusually dry and crisp, this gives up tangy green apple, kiwi and lemon flavors backed by electric acidity, rather light body and a touch of enervating astringency that's unusual in a white...
97 WA / 97 JS / 96 DE There are a handful of wines in Italy that make me nervous before I taste them because my expectations are so high. This is one of those wines. Indeed, previous editions of Cerretalto have earned the...
98 JS / 97 WA A dense and bright chardonnay that shows incredible depth and freshness with dried pineapple, licorice, aniseed and lemongrass. Full-bodied, layered and very, very long. Linear and exciting. Goes on for...
96 VM / 95 JS / 94 WA Like the Prapò, the Barolo Brunate is much less expressive than it was immediately after bottling. Gracious and super-classic in feel, the Brunate has a lot to offer. In the glass, the wine is...
100 WA / 98 WS Completing a trifecta of perfect whites, the 2013 Ermitage lErmite Blanc is another sensational effort that offers incredible minerality/liquid rock in its pineapple, tangerine, flower oil, mint and...
97 WS / 96+ WA / 95 VM Sleek, with mouthwatering red currant, raspberry and cherry preserve flavors forming the core, while a dusting of cocoa, a snap of red licorice and a long, lingering iron spine complete the picture...
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...
91 BH / 91-93 WA Note: from 40+ year old vines planted in shallow, high clay content soil sitting on a bed of solid rock; 15 hl/ha Tasting note: A notably fresh nose features aromas of kirsch, spice, red currant and herbal...
93 JS Lots of lemon, lime and peaches. Apricots. Full body, bright acidity and mineral. Stone and green apple finish. Drink now. James Suckling
98 WS / 98 JS / 95-97 WA / 94-96 AG Lightly toasted marshmallow and macadamia nut aromas lead the way, followed by incredibly juicy mirabelle plum, green fig, and glazed pear and peach flavors. As big as this is, there are...
96 WA This wine was not produced in 2012. The excellent 2013 Barolo Aeroplan Servaj (with fruit from the clay soils of Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba) is a powerful, generous and dramatic wine that promises a very long...
17++ JR / 92 BH / 90-93 VM / 90-92 WA Dark purple. Wild on the nose, very vibrant. Rich and sweet underneath. Exuberant. This is flag-waving stuff somewhat in Leroy gourmand style though without quite the depth and base...
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...
97 WA / 17+ JR Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 La Grande Rue Grand Cru has a backward and broody bouquet, very complex with hints of woodland, damp earth and fern filtering through the tightly wound...
94 WA / 92 BH Tasted blind at the annual “Burgfest” tasting in Bouilland. The 2013 Puligny Montrachet 1Er Cru les Perrieres has a fulsome bouquet with plenty of citrus fruit, fresh pear, granite and smoke...
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...
96 WE / 93 WS / 93 JS / 92 RP The aromas are marked by butterscotch and baking spice notes, picking up lemon and apple flavors as this rides the vibrant structure to a long finish. Drink now through 2020. 15 cases imported"...
90-93 WA 90-93 Points Wine Advocate: The 2011 Cornas reveals supple, silky tannins as well as the essence of blackberry and licorice notesintermixed with hints of beef blood and flowers. It is fruit-forward, soft and...
100% Syrah. Hand harvested and farmed Organically, though not yet certified. The Syrah comes from the young vines of the Cornas, which is why the Cornas appellation cannot be used. Full destemming, indigenous...
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...
95 BH Note: from a .16 ha parcel in Charmes proper of vines planted in 1885 that have never been pulled up though Roty points out that all those that have died over the years have been replantedTasting note: An elegant,...
95 JS / 94-96 WA This is a vivid wine with terrific clarity and vibrance aromas and flavors. Full body, ultra fine tannins and a long, long finish. Class. Really superb for the vintage. Needs two or three years of bottle age...
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...
92-94 WA The 2013 Beaune 1er Cru Grèves has a very expressive, quite floral bouquet that is more feminine and seductive than the Aigrots ’13 at the moment (although really they are just two...
95 VM / 95 WS / 95 JS The 2013 Lafaurie-Peyraguey disproves the claim that this derided vintage produced no great wines. It was picked from September 26 to October 25 through four tries, cropped at 11.6hl/ha, and...
100 JS #14 James Sucklings Top 100 Wines of 2017100 Points James Suckling: That is fantastic on the nose. OMG! Exuberant aromas of lavender, tobacco, cigar box, violets and slice plums. Medium to full body. It just builds...
92 JS A tannic and savory red with currant, blackberry and stone character. Full body, chewy texture and a fresh finish. Bright acidity. Iodine, oyster shell and black currant. Drink in 2019. - James...
96 WS / 94 WE / 93 WA / 93 VM Exuding cherry, strawberry and floral flavors tinged with iron, earth and spice notes, this ripe red is elegant in profile, tightly wound and deftly balanced, ending with a kick of fruit, spice...
94 JS / 93 VM / 93 WE / 92 WS / 17.5 JR White fruit immediately on the nose, as well as some very strong lemon and lime notes. Some gently chalky notes, too, from the Chouilly chardonnay, which is super chalky. The palate...
94-97 WA / 94 JD / 93 VM / 93-94 JS Jaboulet's 2017 Hermitage Blanc Le Chevalier de Sterimberg is approximately two-thirds Marsanne and one-third Roussanne. Subtle notes of crushed stone and pencil shavings frame honey,...
98 JS / 97+ WA Wine #61 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2015The violets and blackberries show wonderfully on the nose here, yet this remains subtle and complete with hints of walnuts. Full body, ultra-fine and firm...
94 VM / 94 WS / 94 WA / 94 WE / 17++ JR Like most of the wines in this lineup, the 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is quite potent. A rush of raspberry jam, wild flowers, white pepper and mint make a strong opening...
98 VM / 97 WS / 95 WA / 94 JS The 2013 Sammarco is a stunning wine. Super-expressive aromatics make a strong opening statement in a wine endowed with myriad dimensions of nuance and complexity. The 2013 is deep and fleshy,...
100 VM / 96 JS / 95 WS / 94 WA Readers should do whatever they can to get their hands on a few bottles of the 2013 d'Alceo. Seamless and voluptuous in the glass, it is an epic wine that embodies all the qualities that make...
92 WA / 91 WS Tasted blind at Southwold 06 Bordeaux tasting. It is adorned with a straightforward, no frills Sauternes nose, good definition, barley sugar, lemon curd and honey, gaining in intensity in the glass. The palate...
97 WA The Salicutti 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Piaggione SV represents a tremendous winemaking effort that pits the extreme purity of Sangiovese against a very special single vineyard located on the upper rim of...
96 JS / 95 WS / 94+ VM Subtle and complete aromas of cherry, flowers, and orange peel. Full body, round and velvety tannins. So pretty and refined. Polished. A gorgeous wine. Drink or hold. - James Suckling As much savory...
98 JS This is intense and complex yet subtle with fantastic aromas of rose petal, plum, clove and fresh mushroom. Hints of stems. Full body, focused and polished with a linear line of tannins and fabulous length. A...
“The grape Fiono is characterized by lush notes of quince, orange blossom, spice and hazelnuts with wonderful underlying minerality and bright acidity. It is a perfect pairing with creamy seafood risotto.”...
99 JS / 97 DE / 98 WA Wine #37 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2015 Superb wine here, offering aromas of dark berries, tobacco, tar, blackberries and black cherries. It changes all the time and is very complex with hints...
95 AG / 93 WA Varners Chardonnay Amphitheater Block is rich, ample and super-expressive. Lemon peel, almonds, chamomile, earthiness, dried apricot and sage meld together effortlessly. The 2013 Amphitheater is a classic...
91 WE Fresh-squeezed apple juice, grapefruit spritzer and nearly sweet cherry aromas sit atop minerality on the nose of this blend of 46% Viognier, 19% Verdelho, 19% Vermentino and 16% Sauvignon Blanc. Theres a lot of tart...
92 IWC 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...
97+ WA The 2013 Grenache High Sands has a medium/deep ruby-purple color and simply stunning nose of crushed raspberries, Bing cherries and potpourri with hints of lavender, star anise, vanilla, cinnamon stick and pepper...
91 WS "Bright and expressive, with a steely edge to the cherry, blackberry and spice flavors. Hints at orange tea as the minerally finish lingers. Drink now through 2021...
99 JS #18 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2019 29 May, 2019 – This is a huge and impressive wine, but somehow graceful and subtle. It packs an eclectic array of brambleberry compote, violet essence,...
96 WA The 2013 Finca Canal Uco felt very expressive, different from the other two reds from Altamira (Aluvional and Piedra Infinita), more aromatic, with notes of blood oranges, flowers, not only violets, but also white...
96 JS / 94 WA An impressive cabernet sauvignon with black currants, graphite and spearmint. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a serious finish. Extremely polished and structured. Selection of the best cabernet from this...
97 WA / 96 JS If the 2012 was impressive, the 2013 Finca Piedra Infinita is otherworldy! This comes form one very specific plot of 10-year-old vines planted at 7,000 plants per hectare in a section that was never planted in...
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