2013

Adelsheim Auxerrois 2013 (750ML)

This wine has distinctive jasmine, kiwi, fresh fennel and pear notes. The palate brings ripeapple and pineapple flavors, textural richness, and a distinct mineral finish. With its balance of acid, alcohol and fruitiness, the...

Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia 2013 (750ML)

94 WS / 93+ WA A fragrant style, offering rose, cherry, earth, mineral and cumin aromas and flavors. Young and tense, yet shows fine potential, with complex flavors, good structure and a long aftertaste...

Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonello 2013 (750ML)

98 JS / 94 WA Terrific aromas of blackberries, walnuts, spices, bark and mushrooms. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and bright acidity. So beautiful now but be patient. This needs four or five years to come completely...

Almaviva 2013 (750ML)

97 JS / 94 WA “Superb aromas of Indian spices, blackberry, blueberry and dried flowers. Full body, soft and polished tannins and an amazing finesse of subtle yet intense flavors. This is so pure and fruity. Another...

Antinori Guado Al Tasso 2013 (750ML)

97 JS/96 WA/95 VM / 94 WS This is a very sleek and racy wine with lots of stone, white-pepper and fresh-rosemary character. Then it takes off with dried ripe fruits such as currants and blueberries. Dark chocolate, too...

Antinori Solaia 2013 (750ML)

97+ WA / 97 JS / 95 WS / 94+ AG The best vintages of Solaia are 1990, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010 and now 2013. Marchesi Antinori's 2013 Solaia is a profound and meaningful wine that is based mostly on Cabernet...

Brundelmayer Gruner Veltliner Vincents Spiegel 2013 (750ML)

92 VM From a vineyard that belongs to and is farmed and vinified by Bründlmayer’s son Vincent, this displays positive reduction in the nose in the form of nettle-like prickle, struck-flint pungency and...

Caiarossa 2013 (1.5L)

95 JS A rich and powerful red with plenty of fruit and chewy tannins. Full body, extremely rich and flavorful. Polished and velvety tannins. A blend of merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, sangiovese, petit...

Calon Segur 2013 (750ML)

94 JS / 92-94 RP This is a wonderful bottle for the vintage with currant, violet, mushroom and forest fruit character yet always subtle. Full body, tight and silky. A beautiful finish. All in finesse. Sweet fruit on the...

Capensis Chardonnay 2013 (750ML)

91 RP The maiden 2013 Capensis Chardonnay has some serious star players behind it: proprietors Barbara Banke (Jackson Family Estate) and Antony Beck (Graham Beck Wines), vineyard manager Rosa Kruger and winemaker Graham...

Carlin de Paolo Rosso Piemonte 2013 (750ML)

"Cherry, plum, and floral notes define this light-medium body red with gentle tannins. A blend of Barbera, Dolcetto, and Bonarda, it brings together the classic and obscure in a refined, yet accessible wine." - Cellar...

Castiglion del Bosco Rosso di Montalcino 2013 (750ML)

"A ruby red hue and delicate bouquet announce a remarkably luscious wine, well balanced and firmly structured, with a long-lingering finish. Its unique versatility makes it suitable for everyday drinking."...

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 (1.5L)

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...

Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2013 (1.5L)

98+ WA / 96 WS / 96 VM The star of the show in 2013 is the 2013 Ermitage le Pavillon. Coming from the west and eastern edges of the Bessards lieu-dit and aged in 30% new French oak, its sensational black/blue color is...

Charles Smith Super Substance Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (750ML)

Chateau Tirecul La Graviere Les Pins Monbazillac 2013 (500ML)

The vineyard is planted with a high percentage of Muscadelle (50%), along with Semillon (45%), and Sauvignon (5%). These grapes are picked grape by grape (as they develop the noble rot), not by bunch. The proprietors,...

Conte d'Attimis-Maniago Friulano 2013 (750ML)

"Notes of white flowers and fruits with a characteristic touch of almond on the long and persistent finish. Enjoy as an aperitif and pair it with soups, fish dishes and white meat. The combination with prosciutto is...

COR Cellars Malbec 2013 (750ML)

"The proverbial tall, dark and handsome stranger. Riding in from  Hogback Ridge Vineyard in The Dalles, OR, this higher altitude vineyard is exotic and intriguing.  This 100% malbec is sourced from Hogback Ridge...

Cristom Louise Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir 2013 (750ML)

94 VM 94 Points Antonio Galloni: Deep red. Hugely aromatic bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, incense and Asian spices, along with a bright mineral overtone. Juicy and precise on the palate, offering sweet raspberry preserve,...

D'Yquem 2013 (375ML)

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...

De Fieuzal Blanc 2013 (750ML)

Delille Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (750ML)

95 WA / 93 VM 95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: Up there with the incredible 2012, yet in a more focused style, the inky colored 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Four Flags comes from four separate vineyards (Klipsun, Grand Ciel, Ciel du...

Domaine Des Quatre Routes Muscadet Sur Lie 2013 (750ML)

100% Melon de Bourgogne and aged on the lees for six months prior to bottling, Eric Poirons Muscadet is clean, careful, and zippy with bracing acidity and a bright autolytic texture to balance it out. They began growing and...

Domaine Michel Fonne Pinot Gris 2013 (750ML)

This Pinot Gris develops distinctive smoky notes, aromas of forest floor, burnt vine shoots, mushrooms, moss, dried fruits, apricot, honey, beeswax and gingerbread. Given its inherent discretion, this wine benefits from...

Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee 2013 (750ML)

93 JS / 90 VM   “The 2013 Yamhill Cuvee offers a true bouquet rich with aromas of Bing cherry, blackberry, and dried herbs and spices. The aromas expand out onto the mid-palate to deliver some wonderfully...

Dujac Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 2013 (750ML)

91-93 WA / 92 VM / 91 AM   “The 2013 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru les Beaux-Monts already has an engaging floral bouquet that is expressive and beautifully delineated. The palate is showing just a touch of...

E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Via Nuova 2013 (750ML)

96 VM / 95 JS / 93 WA The 2013 Barolo Via Nuova is the most tannic and explosive of these three Barolos. The flavors are dark, powerful and intense throughout. Beams of searing tannin and vibrant, pointed acidity wrap...

El Enemigo Gran Enemigo 2013 (750ML)

95 JS / 92 VM Very tight and beautiful wine with blackberry, blueberry and hints of tobacco, spice, and black tea. Full body, dense and powerful. Energy and intensity to this. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc,...

El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard 2013 (750ML)

99 JS This is a fabulous wine with blackberry, dark mushroom, blueberry and white pepper character. Full body, fine tannins and fantastic depth and length. Goes on for minutes. A magnificent red. Beautiful encore to the...

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

F. Lamarche Bourgogne Haut Cotes De Nuits 2013 (750ML)

F. Lamarche Vosne Romanee 2013 (750ML)

F. Lamarche Vosne Romanee Malconsorts 2013 (750ML)

93-95 WA The 2013 Vosne-Roman'e 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts came across as more surly and backward on the nose when I tasted it at the domaine. The fruit is darker than the La Croix Rameau with blackberry leaf, cranberry,...

Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi 2013 (750ML)

98 WA / 98 JS / 95+ AG There's a lot to say, and admire, about the 2013 Saffredi. First off all, this is the first growing cycle made under the careful watch of enologist Luca D'Attoma. This makes all the difference. One of...

Ferrari-Carano Reserve Chardonnay 2013 (750ML)

91 RP 91 Points Wine Advocate: Another winner in the white wines is the 2013 Chardonnay Reserve, which spends a surprising 16 months in French oak prior to being bottled. This has been another winner from Ferreri-Carano,...

Finn Hill The Gnome Riesling 2013 (750ML)

91 WA Expressively aromatic, this is sourced from the Lawrence Vineyards on the Royal Slope. It bursts from the glass with scents of body powder, lilacs and lemon oil. It gracefully weaves those accents into a rich body with...

Force Majeure Collaboration I Cabernet Blend 2013 (750ML)

91 WA   91 Points Wine Advocate: The 2013 Collaboration Series I is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blend that includes 12% each of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. It's a quintessential Washington State...

Gaja Barbaresco 2013 (750ML)

96 VM / 94 JS / 93+ WA / 93 WS The 2013 Barbaresco is fabulous. In fact, this is one of the best Barbarescos I have tasted at Gaja in many years. Vibrant, perfumed and beautifully sculpted in the glass, the 2013 possesses...

George Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages 2013 (750ML)

Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 2013 (750ML)

Granajolo Tradition Rouge 2013 (750ML)

40 year old vines of Niellucciu have given flavors of minty freshness and red fruit. The tannins have a pleasant sweetness and are finely textured, the finish is smooth and medium plus in length. -Winery

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...

Gravette De Certan 2013 (750ML)

89 JS 89 Points James Suckling: Smells and tastes like Burgundy with leather, spice and plum. Medium body, delicate tannins and fresh acidity. Clean and delicious. Drink now...

Hartford Family Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013 (750ML)

Aromas of blackberries, blueberry, and nutmeg are followed by flavors of Bing cherries, wild raspberries, dark plum and allspice. The dense entry is followed by a sweet and juicy mouth feel, supported by acidity, silky...

Heidi Schrock Furmint 2013 (750ML)

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"...

J Christopher Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2013 (750ML)

JB Neuffeld Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (750ML)

90 WA 90 Points The Wine Advocate: Also outstanding, the 2013 Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as a blend of 91% Cabernet and 9% Cabernet Franc, all of which spent 23 months in new French oak. As with the Dubrul...

Johann Michal Cornas 2011 (750ML)

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...