2013

Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco 2013 (750ML)

98 JS / 97 WA / 96 DE / 95 WS / 18 JR Beautiful dark fruits of crushed raspberries and blueberries plus hints of champignon mushrooms and black truffles. Lavender undertones. Full and chewy with lots of tannins. Old vines...

Altesino Montosoli 2013 (1.5L)

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...

Bruno Giacosa Barolo le Rocche (White Label) 2013 (750ML)

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...

Carpe Diem Chardonnay 2013 (750ML)

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...

Casanova Di Neri Tenuta Nuova 2013 (750ML)

98 JS / 97 WA / 96 WS / 95+ VM / 94 DE #87 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2018 Tenuta Nuova is celebrating its 20th anniversary (1993-2013), and 1 special gold-label edition of the wine comes with a case order of 6...

Chapoutier Ermitage L'Ermite Blanc 2013 (1.5L)

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...

Chapoutier Ermitage L'Ermite Rouge 2013 (750ML)

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...

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...

Couhins Blanc 2013 (750ML)

93 JS Lots of lemon, lime and peaches. Apricots. Full body, bright acidity and mineral. Stone and green apple finish. Drink now. James Suckling

De Fieuzal Blanc 2013 (750ML)

94-96 RP / 92 JS Possibly the greatest Fieuzal since the legendary 1985, the 2013 boasts a light straw color with a greenish hue as well as a stunning perfume of tangerine oil, orange marmalade, citrus and honeysuckle...

Domaine Portail Cheverny Blanc 2013 (750ML)

A blend of 80% Sauvignon blanc, 20% Chardonnay grown in clay-based soils. The nose it shows powerful minerality and herbaciousness. On the palate there is plenty of fruit with slight touches of green olive and capers. -...

DRC Romanee St Vivant 2013 (750ML)

93-95 BH / 94-97 VM Here the nose is not only more expressive but more floral and perfumed as well with its elegant and airy array of highly spiced red currant, blue pinot fruit and exotic tea scents. There is a silky...

Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (750ML)

The aromas in this wine are very complex with white peach and apricot, yellow grapefruit, and lemon blossoms erupting from the glass. The fruit aromatics carry through on the entry and lend sweetness to the mineral driven...

Feudi di San Gregorio Patrimo 2013 (750ML)

96 WA / 93 JS This vintage really embodies the message and style that this great Campania Merlot aims to achieve. It stays true to the fruit and the wild/untamed personality of the territory that shaped it. The 2013...

Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2013 (750ML)

97 VM / 96 JS / 95 WE Luminous red. High-pitched aromas of sour red cherry, raspberry, rose, stainless steel, white pepper and minerals. Dense and silky in texture but displays great juiciness, clarity and floral lift; the...

Geil Spatburgunder 2013 (750ML)

Gilbert Cellars Estate Gewurztraminer 2013 (750ML)

"100 % Gewurztraminer from the Sunrise Vineyard on the the Hackett Ranch at the Gilbert Cellars Estate. Crafted from fruit grown on our treasured Estate Sunrise vineyard, this Gewurtzraminer leads with bright, aromas of...

Glatzer Blaufrankisch 2013 (750ML)

Winemaker Notes: A classic Blaufrankisch, with dense structure and bright acidity. This wine displays cherry fruit and spicey flavors and has soft tannins. Tasting Notes: Cask sample. Like liquid iron, and still a bit...

Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2013 (1.5L)

96 WA / 94+ AG / 94 WS / 93 JS The first word that comes to mind when describing this wine is seamless. The 2013 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco offers a generous and forthcoming succession of dark fruit and spice-driven...

Henri Boillot Puligny Montrachet les Perrieres 2013 (750ML)

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...

Jean Marc Pillot Les Grands Champs Bourgogne 2013 (750ML)

Johann Michel Grain Noir 2013 (750ML)

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...

Joseph Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red Wine 2013 (1.5L)

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...

L'Eglise Clinet 2013 (750ML)

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...

La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot 2013 (750ML)

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...

Lafleur 2013 (750ML)

Les Forts De Latour 2013 Ex-Chateau (750ML)

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...

Luneau Papin Grange 2013 (750ML)

Masseto 2013 (750ML)

98 JS / 97 WA / 97 VM / 96 WS 98 Points James Suckling: Aromas of blueberry, violet, and rose that turn to black truffle. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and very long. So gorgeous and persistent. It goes on for minutes.97...

Monde Eau Cabernet Sauvingon 2013 (750ML)

"100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 55% Badger Mountain Estate Vineyard 30% Michaels Vineyard and 15% Nine Canyon Vineyard. Bright layered aromatics of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and black currant with a touch of warm earth and...

Mouton Rothschild 2013 (750ML)

95 JS / 94 DE / 93 WS A warm and delicious Mouton with light spice, currant, and hints of chocolate. Very subtle and refined. Full to medium body. Seamless tannins that dissolve on the finish. Wonderful length for the...

Ornellaia 2013 (1.5L)

98 JS / 96+ VM / 96 WA Amazing graphite and violet aromas with dark fruits. Medium to full body, ultra-velvety tannins and a long and beautiful finish. Formed and tight. I love the fresh ginger underneath it all. This has a...

Parabellum Cabernet by Force Majeure 2013 (750ml)

91 WE   91 Points Wine Enthusiast: Brooding aromas of barrel spice, dried herbs, cranberry and black cherry lead to ripe but in focus pit-fruit flavors that show a pleasing sense of harmony. A squeeze of firm tannins...

Petrolo Galatrona 2013 (6.0L)

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...

Produttori del Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva 2013 (750ML)

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...

Produttori del Barbaresco Pora Riserva 2013 (750ML)

95 WS / 94 WE / 94 VM / 92 WA / 17++ JR A rich, cherry- and floral-scented red, effusive in aroma, with the core of cherry prevailing on the palate. Though fleshy, this gives way to firm tannins that line the lingering...

Rampolla Sammarco 2013 (750ML)

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,...

Rampolla Vigna D'Alceo 2013 (750ML)

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...

Renato Ratti Barolo Rocche Annunziata 2013 (750ML)

95 WA / 94 JS / 94 WS The Barolo Marcenasco is aged in large casks, whereas the 2013 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata sees a mix of smaller wood and barrique instead for a more robust and opulent style. This approach works...

RouteStock "Route 121" Carneros Chardonnay 2013 (750ML)

This wine is one from the greatly respected portfolio of Wilson Daniels who source the prestigious Domaine Leflaive and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.  Needless to say this RouteStock Chardonnay is a fantastic...

Sassetti Livio Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino 2013 (750ML)

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...

Sestiere Corbieres Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2013 (750ML)

Siro Pacenti Rosso Di Montalcino 2013 (750ML)

93 JS / 90 WA / 90 VM "A solid red with dried cherry, strawberry and lemon aromas and flavors. Full and rich. This is the best Rosso di Montalcino out there. Wonderful length and finesse. Drink now." - James...

Thibault Liger Belair Chambolle Musigny les Gruenchers 1er Cru 2014 (750ML)

90-92 BH Tasting note: An exceptionally pretty if quite restrained nose speaks of red pinot fruit liqueur, floral and spice scents. There is good volume and plenty of dry extract to the rich, round and utterly delicious...

Trapet Latricieres Chambertin 2013 (750ML)

93-95 WA The 2013 Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru has a serious bouquet with the same disposition as the Chapelle-Chambertin: focused, intense, obdurate and introspective. The palate is a little more succulent perhaps, the...

Tua Rita Redigaffi 2013 (1.5L)

99 JS / 97 DE / 98 WA Wine #37 James Sucklings 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...

Varner Chardonnay Amphitheater Block 2013 (750ML)

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...

Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2013 (750ML)

93+ VM / 93+ WA / 93 JS The 2013 Barolo Castiglione is rich, powerful and intense, especially for what is the estate's entry-level Barolo. Dark cherry, plum, spice, new leather and menthol are all used together. Intense and...

Yangarra Estate Vineyard Grenache High Sands 2013 (750ML)

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...