92 WS / 91 VM 92 points Allison Napjus: Refined, with aromatic anise, almond and raisin notes that are finely layered with berry, cassis, candied lemon peel and smoke flavors. Lip-smacking acidity keeps this fresh and...
Alain Bailly is a small producer from the Montaigne de Reims district in the Champagne appellation of France. The wines are produced in the traditional method, or methode champenoise, and feature exceptional intensity and...
80% Pinot Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir. Beautiful salmon color with a fine and pleasant foam. Fruity nose of raspberry and strawberry. On the palate it is fleshy, fragrant and fruity. The finish is expressive with clarity good...
"Pour Me is a new label produced by the talented Anna Shafer of àMaurice Cellars. This is a blend—mostly 2014 vintage with one barrel of 2015—of 95% Viognier and 5% Grenache Blanc. This fun white...
92 WA The nose of this wine seduces you straight away with a great balance of autolytic and fruit aromas: toasted hazelnuts, warm apple tart and kaya (coconut and egg) jam. The palate is equally well balanced...
92 WA The nose of this wine seduces you straight away with a great balance of autolytic and fruit aromas: toasted hazelnuts, warm apple tart and kaya (coconut and egg) jam. The palate is equally well balanced providing...
92 WA92 points Wine Advocate: The nose of this wine seduces you straight away with a great balance of autolytic and fruit aromas: toasted hazelnuts, warm apple tart and kaya (coconut and egg) jam. The palate is equally...
91 VM / 90 WS Bright orange-pink. Fresh strawberry and tangerine on the lively floral nose and in the mouth. Spicy and incisive, with sappy red fruit and rose pastille flavors underscored by juicy acidity and a subtle...
Bone dry and slightly sparkling, Blanc Pescador is quite famous. Its the number one selling wine in Spain, and on the Mediterranean coast its readily paired with shellfish and seafood of all kind. This bright, aromatic blend...
93 WS / 92 JS / 91 AG Like a fine tapestry, this weaves rich flavors of blackberry tart, lemon parfait, graphite and toasted almond together on the creamy palate. Finely honed acidity creates a vibrant thread throughout...
Kanbara Bride of the Fox Junmai-Ginjo Niigata, Japan Producer Notes: Intense aromas of grilled nuts, pistachio and a hint of warm liquid cocoa. In the mouth, the flavors follow through with nuts and melon as it...
91 VM 91 Points Vinous Media: The Brut Premier Cru Carte Blanche is a beautiful introduction to the Champagnes of Camille Saves. The aromas and flavors are totally alive in the glass, with chiseled, saline notes that...
Cavazza is a 4th generation family run winery set in the beautiful hills of Gambellara east of Verona. The Prosecco is a classic style which has some green apple aromas and some bready characters too. The palate is broad and...
90 WS A classy wine, with distinct Pinot Noir character built around ripe cherry and blackberry fruit, with hints of roasted grain and dough, turning rich and complex while maintaining a sense of elegance and finesse. 2,000...
93 WS Lightly honeyed and silky on the palate, this finely balanced Champagne offers a layered palate of poached pear, almond financier, smoky mineral and candied kumquat and ginger. A seamless, mouthwatering version. Drink...
93 WA / 91 AG Based on 2008 and 20% younger reserve wines (averaging five-years-old) the NV Ros' Reserve includes 5% red wine. Disgorged in early 2015, this cuv'e shows a delicate bouquet that leads to a lovely, pure,...
Delicate pale pink in color, this wine is brilliant with a very fine and continuous perlage. The bouquet, pronounced, persistent and very fine, offers a wide range of fruit aromas, bringing to mind peaches, apricots and red...
This Prosecco is slightly greenish, brilliant and staked with a persistent soft perlage of minute bubbles. The bouquet is fruity intense, yet elegant. Clear scents of golden apples come through a floral background. It is dry...
“The nose is intense the scent of peach, of Strawberry Wild, characteristic of varieties of origin. On the palate it is fresh, and with good flavor and pleasantly dry. And the glass of sparkling wine...
"Crisp and vibrant with notes of green apple, honey and wet river stones. Coursing minerality and an ultra-clean finish. Really delicious and elegant Spumanti. 1.5% Residual sugar, but youd hardly know it." - GVWM Team
“40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay. Plenty of finesse in this smooth-textured Champagne, flavors of apricot, peach, vanilla pastry and mineral. Racy, with a great balance, full of energy and...
93 WS 91 Points Wine Spectator: A big, full-bodied bubbly, featuring graphite, toast, lemon and nut aromas and flavors. Balanced, with an assertive finish. Will improve with a few months of cellaring. Drink now...
91 AG 91 Points Vinous Media: Pale orange. Smoky red berries, toasty lees and orange zest on the highly perfumed nose. Pliant, penetrating redcurrant and blood orange flavors are sweetened by a touch of honey and pick up...
70% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc and 10% Pinot Noir vinified in the Methode Traditional. Coral in color with aromas of white cherry and just-ripened wild strawberries. Fresh citrus acidity is balanced by minerality and a...
70% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc and 10% Pinot Noir vinified in the Methode Traditional. Light golden in color with vibrant aromas and flavors of baked apple, white cherry & lemon meringue that come together with an almost...
93pts WE 93pts Wine Enthusiast - Always great, this is softer, less intense than in the past. But there is still great richness, and power as well as smoothness, burnt caramel blending well with the spirit, and finishing...
91BH / 90AG 91 Points Burghound: A restrained nose speaks of brioche, green apple, pear and a hint of lemon rind. In much the same fashion as the Rosé the supporting mousse is relatively soft though quite...
92 ST (made entirely from 2008 fruit; disgorged February, 2012): Pale straw. High-pitched aromas of lime and lemongrass, with chalky mineral and floral notes adding complexity. Taut, incisive citrus fruit and mineral...
91 VM Light orange. Precise, incisive aromas of redcurrant and blood orange, with a sexy floral nuance adding complexity. Spicy red berry and citrus fruit flavors are given spine and focus by juicy acidity. The floral note...
92 WS / 90 RP / 90 WE / 90 W&S Refined and creamy, with delicate acidity that finds fine balance with the layers of poached apple and pear, lemon cake, ground ginger, smoke and almond cream flavors. Very elegant. Drink...
100% Cabernet franc brut ros'. Very beautiful salmon pink and string of fine bubbles. On the nose subtle aromas of raspberry, strawberry with a hint of gooseberry. A cool and smooth palate with a nice balance and a red fruit...
90 WS Wine Spectator's #1 Top Value Sparkler for 2016! 90pts Wine Spectator: This sleek sparkler is expressive with its floral apple and toasty cinnamon aromas and crisp, layered flavors of lime and mineral. "The Brut...
Citrus and floral notes, especially lemon, lime, and even grapefruit. On the mouth it is slightly acidic, which is common for a sparkling wine, and there are obvious green apple flavors from the Chardonnay component of the...
Marumoto Hou Hou Shu Hana Pink Sparkling Sake Okayama, Japan This sparkling low alcohol brew is infused with rose petal and hibiscus! Light and refreshing on the palate. Sakery Notes: This is an extremely fun...
"This sparkler's zingy lemon-lime flavors evolve into fuller pineapple and citrus notes, a yeasty character adding breadth and weight. The full flavors and light, cardamom-like spice suit it to the dinner table, with rich...
90 WS Crisp and lively, with green apple, cream and fennel aromas and vibrant tropical fruit. The lemon and spice flavors finish on a clean mineral note. - Tim Fish, Wine Spectator 55% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir, 2%...
90 WS 90 Points Wine Spectator: An elegant aperitif, with bright acidity and a finely detailed texture paired with pleasing notes of pastry, green pear, citrus and anise. Drink now through 2019. 2,500 cases made. -Alison...
96 VM / 96 JS An utterly electrifying wine, the NV Brut Ros' is simply drop dead gorgeous. The style is all about energy, delineation and minerality with this release, a blend of vintage 2004 and 2005 Chardonnay with the...
92 VM The NV Demi-Sec Exquise is the same base blend as the Initiale but with a higher dosage of 24 grams per liter. This is an exotic, spiced wine with plenty of ripe peach and roasted nut aromas and flavors made in a...
95 VM / 94 JS The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Initial is absolutely impeccable. Its hard to know where to start. What is more impressive: the definition of aromas and flavors, or is it the wines sublime texture?...
97 AG The NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru La Cote Faron is ridiculously great. Layers of fruit emerge effortlessly from this large-scaled, dramatic Champagne. The wine needs quite of time to open up, but when it does it is a...
98 AG Selosses NV Extra-Brut Le Bout du Clos is profound and moving from the very first taste. Wonderfully layered and expressive, the Bout du Clos impresses for its stunning balance and pure class. Here the flavors are...
98 VM / 98 JS The NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru Les Carelles boasts extraordinary power, breadth and sheer richness. Layers of butter, pastry, tropical fruit, spices and smoke literally bursts from the glass as this exotic, heady...
97 VM / 97 JS Minerality, minerality and minerality. Thats what comes to mind in Selosses NV Brut V.O. (Version Originale), a wine that dazzles from the very first taste. Totally alive and wonderfully nuanced in the glass,...
"This is the main non-vintage wine from this southern Champagne Aube-based producer. It’s a cuvée based around the producer’s specialty of Pinot Noir. With fresh acidity over rich white fruits, apples and...
Nakao Joto Junmai Yamagata, Japan This junmai is soft, relaxed and mellow, with notes of peaches and strawberries. It complements yakitori, nutty cheeses and spicy Italian meats.
Kikusui Junmai Ginjo Niigata, Japan Tasting Notes: This is a light and comfortably dry premium Sake with the aroma of fresh cantaloupe and banana followed by medium body bringing refreshing Mandarin orange like...
The king of Nigori Sake. From the birthplace, Japans top Nigori Sake (unfiltered sake) brewer, Kikusui. Now available in the US. Perfect Snow is a white, cloudy sake reminiscent of pure snow, with a crisp, dynamic flavor...
Kokumi Tokubetsu Junmai Kanto, Japan Tasting Notes: Bright aromas of baked apple, Asian pear, rice pudding, and dried flowers with a medium/full-bodied, silky honey finish, make this savory, umami-driven sake a...
A firm style of wine, from the oldest Port producer. With tannins and bitter almond and chocolate flavors, this is certainly on the drier side. -Wine Enthusiast
91 WE A rich, smooth, sweet wine, full of caramel and almonds, with just a hint of acidity. The spirit edge gives the right bite in this mature, rounded, delicious tawny. -Wine...
Crystalline citrine colour with straw tones. Presents an exuberant notes of tropical fruits well combined with attractive floral notes. Smooth in the taste, dry, with a great structure and a stupendous balance. -Winery
97 WS / 94 VM This is all about balance and the integration of power and finesse, with finely honed acidity supporting flavors of quince paste, dried black cherry, spun honey and candied orange zest, while rich notes of...
98 VM / 96 WS / 96 JS 98 Points Vinous Media: Very pale rose gold color. Incredible high-pitched nose combines strawberry, iodine, cinnamon, rose petal, minerals and earth. Almost painfully intense in the mouth, with a...
92 RP / 91 IWC / 90 BH / 90 WS 92 Points Robert Parker: This contains just one-quarter each Chardonnay and Pinot; 45% Meunier; and a mixture of Arbanne, Petit Meslier and Fromenteau (a.k.a. Pinot Gris). Nearly half of it is...
95 VM The NV (2013) Extra Brut Rosé de Saignée Grand Cru is fabulous. Bright, floral and finely-sculpted, the 2013 simply exudes class. This is one of the more finessed recent vintages I have tasted of the...
“80%Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir. Fine, lasting bubbles, with delectable aromas of tropical fruits, dried apricot and a hint of brioche. Nice freshness on the palate.”...
With its light dosage, this is an excellent apéritif style of Champagne. From premier cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs, it is a full, white fruit and citrus-flavored wine that is ready...
"A sparkling blend of zweigelt and pinot noir macerated for six hours on the skins, this has the heft for the dark meat of a turkey, with a slight sweetness and spice to its cranberry fruit. April, 2013." -Wine &...
70% Pinot Blanc, 30% Pinot Noir. The Domaine Michel Fonn' Cremant Blanc has a deep gold colour with regular bead of light bubbles. It has a very delicate nose with floral aromas and scents of green apple. In the mouth it is...
92 WS / 90 VM "The minerally undertow imparts a subtle, smoky note that blends with flavors of dried pineapple, biscuit, salted almond and white peach. A balanced version, with a fine bead and well-honed acidity. Drink now...
91 WS / 91 VM 91 Points The Wine Spectator: Traditional but exciting style of dry rosé, designed for dinner. Has a copper color, toasty aromas, firm texture and subtle fruit and spice flavors that linger on the...
SakeOne Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo Genshu Forest Grove, Oregon Tasting Notes: Medium rich with big aromas of tropical flowers and fruits, this Junmai Ginjo offers lush flavors or complex and exotic fruits...
88 WE Fine, fizzy bubbles make this particularly inviting in the flute. Thereââªs a nice rich creaminess to the mouthfeel, and it hits the palate with good weight and authority. Lemon and vanilla fill the mouth, and lead to...
Murai Family Nigori Genshu Aomori, Japan Tasting Notes: The finest imported nigorizak' available. Smooth and creamy with confectionery aromas, sweet rice flavors, hints of cream, pineapple, coconut and vanilla...
Nanbu Bijin Shinpaku Southern Beauty Junmai Daiginjo Hyogo, Japan Tasting Notes: Made from 100% Yamadanishiki sake rice from Hyogo prefecture. Yamadanishiki is a very popular sake rice used in the production of...
50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay. A beautiful luminous robe. A wide, fine nose on dried fruits (almonds, hazelnuts). Beautiful fullness, a molten texture, brought to life by persistent freshness and controlled power. A...
"50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. and 20% Meunier. Pale golden color. A lively, floral and mineral nose, with delicate buttery notes. Lively and fresh on the palate, an elegant effervescence and harmonious lemon aromas...
55% Pinot noir - 30% Chardonnay - 15% AOC Champagne rouge. Pink colour with ruby tints. Delicious ripe red berry aromas dominated by dried figs. Delicate notes of liquorice. Complex, structured and fruity on the palate,...
92 WS / 90 RP 92 Points The Wine Spectator: Shows lovely balance, with a satiny quality to the refined mousse and mouthwatering acidity meshing with pure notes of poached quince, lemon mousse, white cherry and fresh ginger...
91 WS In this dry Champagne, a pretty floral note wafts through the flavors of fresh quince, lemon peel, briny mineral and green plum. This is delicate and precise, with a very fine texture and lightly chalky finish...
White Garnacha, Pedro Xim'nez and Macabeo macerated with aromatic herbs: fennel, rosemary, cumin, cinnamon and vanilla. In addition to the herbal infusion, on the second level aromas appear of aged wood, the earth just after...
88 WS Shows beautiful aromas of sliced plum and peach, with raspberry jam. Medium-bodied and lightly sweet, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and pretty. This is a new Port from Noval that is supposed to...
93 WS / 92 VM / 90 WA Beautifully balanced and refined in texture, this displays exotic ground spice and floral accents to the flavors of poached white peach, Meyer lemon and candied ginger, with hints of pastry and...
92 WS / 92 W&S / 92 VM A pretty rose, harmonious and lithe, with flavors of dried strawberry and smoke carrying on a fine bead and intermingling with the accents of toasted almond, ground anise, pastry and dried apricot...
91 WS / 90 RP / 90 VM / 90 JS "Well-cut and firm, with a smoky underpinning and a chalky texture, this shows an open-knit mix of black raspberry, slivered almond, lemon peel and star anise. Enjoy with food. Drink now...
91 WS An exotic sparkler, displaying rich caramelized smoke and brioche notes, balanced with citrusy acidity and flavors of ripe apple, candied pineapple, lemon meringue and crystallized honey. Mouthwatering finish. Drink...
Cava pale yellow, bright and friendly bubble. In the nose displays intense aromas of ripe white fruit with subtle floral notes. On the palate it is long, sweet and complex, inviting a second drink. -Winemaker
Cava with red currant color, bright, fine, persistent bubbles and elegant reflections. Intense fragrance, displays aromas of ripe red fruit on a background of pastry and mocha with subtle citrus notes. Creamy, broad and...
91 WS / 90 VM / 90 WE A smoky note of roasted nut is subtly woven with the baked apple, lemon meringue and fennel seed flavors in this vibrant Champagne, with a refined, creamy mousse. Drink now through 2020. Alison...
95 WS / 92 WA Vibrant, finely cut acidity structures this seamlessly integrated version, backing layered flavors of poached apple, quince, honey, candied ginger, lemon zest and creme de cassis with hints of coconut and...
96 WA 96 Points The Wine Advocate: While I reviewed this NV Châteauneuf du Pape La Reserve VII IX X (a blend from the 2007, 2009 and 2010 vintages) last year, I was able to taste it again this go around, and it still...
94 WA 94 Points Wine Advocate: The NV Coates du Rhone S.M. is thrilling stuff. Made from equal parts Grenache and Syrah and aged half in concrete and half in barrel, it offers a full-bodied, voluptuous and decadent style to...
Mioya Shuzo Yuho Eternal Embers Junmai Ishikawa, Japan Tasting Notes: Raisin notes with touches of grainy nu¡ness spread wide on the palate, then progress smoothly into the finish. A major trademark of this...
Joto Yuri Masamune Honjozo Akita, Japan This sake is mellow and rustic and has a firm structure, which makes it enjoyable at a range of temperatures, from chilled to warm. Its nutty and earthy notes are balanced by...
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