2013

Altesino Brunello Riserva 2013 (750ML)

97 WS / 94 WA Aromas of juniper, rosemary, thyme and Szechuan peppercorn segue to strawberry, cherry and rose hip flavors in this elegant red. Intense and balanced, with the structure to develop over the next two decades...

Beaucastel Hommage a Jacques Perrin 2013 (1.5L)

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...

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 Cerretalto 2013 (750ML)

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...

Catena Zapata Adrianna White Bones Chardonnay 2016 (750ML)

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...

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...

Cogno Barolo Ravera 2013 (750ML)

97 JS / 95 WA / 94 WS / 93+ VM  Wonderful complexity and subtlety here with firmness. Aromas of orange peel, stones, walnuts and dark fruits. Medium to full body, plenty of fruit and a racy finish. A beauty. Drink or...

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. -...

Donkey And Goat Carignane 2013 (750ML)

75 year old dry farmed Carignane vines from Mendocino produced a wine worthy of its Spanish heritage. This is a meaty yet nimble red wine that stands up with an array of fall cuisine and pleases many crowds with its...

Eugenie Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Brulees 2013 (750ML)

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 Trocken 2013 (750ML)

Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Santo Stefano 2013 (750ML)

94 WS There’s a lot going on in this red, from the floral, licorice, cherry and earth aromas and flavors to the lightly chewy texture and long, mineral-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2035. - Bruce...

Guiraud Ex-Chateau 2013 (750ML)

95 JS / 93 DE / 18 JRExtremely intense aromas of dried mushroom, flower petal with pineapples and apricots. Full body, medium sweet and a fantastic intensity of botrytis. Very structured and rich. A classic styled Sauternes...

Hickinbotham The Peake Cabernet Shiraz Blend 2013 (750ML)

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"...

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...

Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2013 (750ML)

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...

Lafleur 2014 (750ML)

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...

Lisini Brunello di Montalcino 2013 (750ML)

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...

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...

Opus One 2013 (1.5L)

100 DE / 100 JS / 97+ RP / 97 VM I love the 2012, but honestly the 2013 just has the edge, because it is just as concentrated and full of fruit but acidity and floral nuance balances out the richness. Dark deep rosemary...

Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage Chevalier De Sterimberg 2017 (750ML)

94-97 WA / 94 JD / 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, pineapple...

Pontet Canet Vertical Case of 6 2008-2013 Ex-Chateau

2008: 96 RP / 2009: 100 RP / 2010: 100 RP / 2011: 95 JS / 2012: 95 JS / 2013: 95 WE "La Biodynamie de précision” - This case contains 6 bottles, corresponding to the 6 first vintages...

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...

Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Piaggione SV 2013 (750ML)

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...

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...

Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (750ML)

90 WS Pure, rich and firm, with an enticing core of blackberry, black olive, dill and herb flavors, ending with a cedary oak edge. Impressive for the mix of intensity and balance. Drink now through 2032. - James Laube, Wine...

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 (750ML)

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...

Varner Spring Ridge Vineyard Upper Picnic Block Pinot Noir 2013 (750ML)

94 VM   94 Points Antonio Galloni: The 2013 Pinot Noir Upper Picnic is endowed with a real sense of explosive energy that elevates it in this range. The flavors are dark and intense throughout, but it is the wine's...

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...

Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sergio Zenato Riserva 2013 (750ML)

99 JS 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, eucalyptus, oyster shell, pure iodine, vanilla, resin, tar,...