Products tagged with 90+ Points
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Sparkling, “Brut Rosé" Domaine Chandon, CA, NV90pts Wine Enthusiast
Smooth and luxurious, this rich and balanced wine layers persimmon and ginger over white cherry and raspberry for a complex and delicious expression. It is smooth, medium bodied and balanced toward the soft side.
Pinotage
Pinotage "Bushvine", Lievland Vineyards, Coastal Region, ZA, 2021Modern, elegant style of Pinotage with vibrant aromas of cherry & raspberries & a hint of cedar & vanilla from the oak maturation. The palate shows ample red fruit & a delicious savory note. Dry-farmed bushvine vineyards lends a depth & richness & add del
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Prosecco Brut "Jeio", Bisol, DOC, IT, NV91 Points James Suckling
Brilliant straw yellow color; perlage extremely fine and lively. Intense and fresh nose of citrus fruits and saline sensations. Fruit-forward, refreshing sip.
Last Chance
GSM, Crū, Paso Robles, CA, 2019Grenache, Syrah and Mourvédre, with flavors of cherry and raspberry with tones of dark chocolate and coffee. Elegant finish.
Sparkling Rosé
Sparkling "Brut Rose", Graham Beck, Western Cape, ZA90pts Decanter
A pale silver-pink in color with aromas of raspberries cherries & a few whiffs of minerality. Fine in the mouth, with subtle red berry flavors enlivened by bright acids. Brisk on the palate, showing hints of oyster shell & fresh lavender.
Other Whites
White Blend “Hermit Crab” d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, AU, 2021JS 93 : Aromas of white peach, pear and green melon with flavors of honeydew melon, ripe stone fruit and ginger.
Sparkling
Sparkling "Brut", Graham Beck, Western Cape, ZA, NV90pts Decanter
90pts Wine Advocate
Winemaker Notes
Light yeasty aromas, good fruit on the nose, and rich creamy complexity on the palate. Fine mousse gives freshness and finesse.
Perfect with seafood or light meats.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Vineyards, CA, 2020 (Wetzel family & Kevin Hall)WA 90 : Deep ruby in color, the nose offering up baked black plum, blackcurrant and black cherry fruit to begin, fleshing out to leather, graphite and cast-iron pan with red cherries and chocolate notions.
Sparkling
Sparkling "Brut", Roederer Estate, CA, NVWS 91 : The Roederer Estate Brut is crisp and elegant with complex pear, spice and hazelnut flavors. It is fresh and lightly fruity with great finesse and depth of flavor.
Rhone
Cotes du Rhone "Cuvee Sabrine", Andre Brunel, Rhone Valley, FR, 2019JS 90: Very brambly, rich and attractive tobacco, red and dark fruit and wild herbs. The palate has richness and an attractive feel with great core flesh and balance. Great mix of good quality, drinkability, and value.
Sangiovese
Rosso di Montalcino, Uccelliera, Tuscany, IT, 2021 (Bulleri & Poggianti Families)WE 92 : Medium garnet color with bright aromas of sour cherry, red currant, blue flower and a touch of bitter almond. The palate is lean with cinchona notes.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, "Wolff Vineyard" Mount Eden, Edna Valley, CA, 201993pts Wine Enthusiast
Chiseled flint, lemon blossom and lime balm aromas pop on the nose of this bottling, from vines planted in 1976. The palate is tightly woven, with pear flesh flavors spiked by grapefruit zest and tangerine peel.
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Gamay, Château du Moulin-A Vent, Beaujolais, FR, 2019WS 91 : Exuberant wild strawberry preserves & cherry coulis are bold & inviting in this elegant red, underscored by a chalky fine mineral element & an earthy, gamy note. Polished & pure on the well-integrated palate, this is open yet well-framed & vibrant
Montepulciano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Cantine DEI, Tuscany, IT, 2019JS 93: Extremely perfumed and fresh with an elegant and attractive nose. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine, delicate tannins and a delicious finish. So delicious.
Tempranillo
Rioja "Gran Reserva", Bodegas Faustino I, ES, 2011WE 93 : aromas of vanilla, spice, tobacco and dried berry fruits carry this wine. On the palate, the flavors include cherry, plum, mocha and a plethora of spices. Chocolate and tobacco flavors along with general warmth crowd the finish.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, CA, 2022Aromas of ripe green & golden apple, accented by fresh white peach & light oak. Silken in texture with flavors of apple, citrus & pear balanced by refreshing acidity. The long finish is clean, with underlying hints of minerality, vanilla, & lemon.
Sangiovese
Chianti Classico "Riserva", Castello di Volpaia, Tuscany, IT, 2019D 93: With purity & precision, strawberry, tobacco, vanilla and forest earth emerge from the glass. This is well-proportioned & balanced in ripeness with a core of concentrated red cherry. Fresh acidity props it up & smooth, rounded tannins frame the whol
Rhone
Crozes Hermitage, Guigal, Rhone Valley, FR, 2019Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91 Points
Jeb Dunnuck 91 Points
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags' Leap Winery, Napa Valley, CA, 2020JS 93 : Very polished Cabernet sauvignon with currants, chocolate, and hazelnut. It’s medium- to full-bodied with silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Very long. The texture and flavor stays with you for a long time. One for the cellar but fun to taste.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa Valley, CA 2022Richly aromatic with bright notes of citrus melon & pear. These same enchanting notes continue onto the palate with a silky entry that slowly builds to a long finish with lingering citrus. Crisp minerality & juicy acidity lift & support the generous fruit
Rhone
Gigondas, Château Saint Cosme. FR, 2021JD 92Pts.
Leading off the 2021 barrel samples, the 2021 Gigondas is a juicy, elegant, medium-bodied beauty with lots of red and black fruits, some floral and violet notes, fine tannins, and kiss of salinity on the finish. It’s clearly an outstanding wine
Red Blend
Red Blend "Fusion V", De Toren, Stellenbosch, ZA, 2019Complex flavors of licorice, black cherry, cedar and dark berries, it offers a stylish departure for sophisticated oenophilic tastes. Soft as spun silk, with a lingering hint of sweet fruit on the back palate, this is a wine that will only improve with ag
Champagne
Champagne “La Cuvée Brut“, Laurent-Perrier, Tours-sur-Marne, FR, NV (est. 1812)93pts James Suckling
91pts Wine Spectator
91pts Jeb Dunnuck
91pts Wine Enthusiast
90pts Decanter