Blend: 67% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.6% Cabernet Franc and 0.4% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2045

92 Points - James Suckling
“On the nose, graphite and roasted olives to the cassis. Chewy and a bit tannic at this stage, it has medium to full body and a tight-grained finish. 67% merlot, 29% cabernet sauvignon, 3.6% cabernet franc and 0.4% petit verdot. Drink in 2028."

Blend: 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2067

96 Points - The Wine Independent
“A blend of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, and 2% Muscadelle, with 158 g/L residual sugar, the 2022 Coutet is pale to medium straw in color. After a little swirling, the nose erupts with gorgeous lime cordial, fresh grapefruit, and mandarin peel scents, followed by wafts of wet pebbles, freshly shaved ginger, and beeswax. The palate is vibrant and shimmery with fantastic intensity and tension, finishing long and layered.”

The Astrolabe Voyager Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, medium-bodied white wine from Marlborough, New Zealand that is known for its vibrant, aromatic profile. It features prominent flavors of tropical fruits like passionfruit and guava, citrus notes such as Key lime and grapefruit, and refreshing herbal elements like lemongrass and white pepper, all supported by lively acidity and a lingering, expressive finish.

Blackberry, anise and leather aromas form the best power trio since the Jimi Hendrix Experience. You also can't beat the Dead Horse's boysenberry gelato and bittersweet dark chocolate flavors. Additional notes of thyme and fennel provide support, along with elegant, silky tannins and bright acidity.

Le Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Rouge est un vin rouge sec de la région Bourgogne, issu exclusivement du cépage Pinot Noir. Il se caractérise par sa robe pourpre aux reflets violines, et un nez fruité évoluant vers des notes de sous-bois, d'épices et une touche boisée. En bouche, il offre une fraîcheur, des tanins fins et une belle vivacité, avec un équilibre entre acidité et moelleux, le rendant idéal avec des plats de viande rouge, de volaille ou des fromages affinés.

Les Charmots is a lieu-dit in the north of the village of Pommard. The soils are clay and limestone-based and add a structure to this bolder red Burgundy. The vines have an average age of 100 years and the wines from here are among some of the best in Pommard. This 100% Pinot is expressive and charming with red berry spice notes.

An "onpack" refers to something presented directly on the product's packaging, not an outer box. The Angel's Envy Bourbon "no corrugate onpack" describes its bottle itself, which features a stylish design, minimal labeling that allows the engraved wings to be seen through the amber-colored bourbon, a collectable engraved cork medallion, and gold foil labels, all designed for a top-shelf, premium appearance.

The En Largillieres vineyard is 4ha and very well located, but much less known than its other premier cru neighbours. Wines from this plot are powerful, rich and rustic. Plump raspberry fruit, spicy with strict structure and tannins.

Egon Müller Scharzhofberg Riesling Kabinett is a highly regarded German white wine known for its delicate, refined, and elegant character. It's a Riesling from the Mosel region, specifically the Scharzhofberg vineyard, famed for its steep slopes and mineral-rich soil. The wine typically exhibits a vibrant acidity balanced by a subtle sweetness, with flavors of citrus fruits (like lime and grapefruit), green apple, and hints of peach or apricot. A hallmark of this wine is its mineral complexity and a long, refreshing finish.

Columbia Crest's H3 Cabernet Sauvignon is a Washington State wine known for its bold, fruit-forward profile and smooth, approachable style. It typically features aromas and flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, and currant, often with notes of vanilla and chocolate. Oak aging contributes a toasty, smoky character, and the wine typically has a medium to full body with plush tannins and a lingering finish.

Tequila Cascahuin Destino Blanco Limited is a premium, limited-edition blanco tequila crafted by Cascahuin, known for its traditional production methods. It's made with 100% Blue Weber agave and bottled at still strength, unfiltered, to showcase its intense flavors. This tequila is a celebration of Cascahuín's 70-year heritage, featuring a blend of six distillations using traditional tahona, stone ovens, and wild fermentation techniques.

Medium garnet, broad rim with purple hues. Fine herbal-tobacco savouriness, red cherry fruit, a hint of clementine zest; a fresh bouquet. Complex, juicy, elegant, well-integrated acidity, delicate tannins, light-bodied, wild red berry fruit, mineral finish; certainly has further ageing potential.

This vineyard planted back in 1937 is quite unique. Just a mile and a half from the Napa border on the Sonoma side of the Mayacamas, the vines are planted at a 900 feet altitude along steep, contoured terraces (now prohibited). The extraordinary vines sit in the fog and has adapted to these special features. The grapes have a thicker, tougher skins. The result is a very deep purple wine with increased and impressive structure & tannins. It also has a scabrous character like a peach skin effect.

Colour: Opaque, intense red. Aromas: Mature red fruits with a cloak of enveloping spicy notes and hints of chocolate and liquorice. Taste: Great strength, balance and persistence.

A concentrated floral character to this bottling emerges more redolently as the wine breathes, showing lavender, violet, cherry and wild berry on the nose. The palate is bold but silky, offering dark berry and cranberry as well as slightly bitter touches of sagebrush

This is a layered yet expertly restrained and mineral-driven Chardonnay. Aromas of white flower petals, grapefruit pith and the slightest hint of toast are wrapped in ashy and chalky elements on the nose. The palate is vibrantly tight with rock and citrus peel flavors, exhibiting a brilliant acidity.

Nose: Aromas of ripe red fruits, earthy notes, and a hint of spice.
Taste: Rich and full-bodied with flavors of blackberries, plums, and a touch of leather.
Palate: Smooth and well-balanced with a long, lingering finish of dark chocolate and a touch of smokiness.

Ripe red and black berry fruit hold the melody on this wine, while dried mint, olive brine and licorice play base. Chunky tannins overlay satiny fruit on a palate that's luscious and mouthfilling. There's a touch of heat from the alcohol. Christina Pickard

Clear, direct fruit flavors such as red cherries and cranberries are nicely framed in moderate tannins and balanced acidity, while spicy accents of clove and cedar weave in as you sip.

This deep garnet wine has a nose of black cherry, coffee bean and black olive. Spicy on the palate, it offers flavors of licorice, anisette and eucalyptus that register more strongly at first than pomegranate and raspberry. Bold tannins build in volume and then slowly fade into a bright finish with Valencia orange notes. Mike DeSimone

Nose: Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and violet, with hints of earth and spice.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark fruits, such as blackberry and plum, complemented by notes of licorice and tobacco.

Palate: Well-structured with firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish.

Earthy aromas of graphite, dark-skinned fruit and new leather emerge from the glass. The savoury palate offers ripe blackberry, licorice and black pepper alongside firm tannins. Kerin O’Keefe

Forest floor, blue flower, menthol and a whiff of crushed celery lead the nose. The linear palate offers pomegranate, star anise and coffee bean alongside fine-grained tannins, while bright acidity keeps it light on its feet. Kerin O’Keefe

Strong wood-spice aromas of sandalwood and incense float across the cranberry and thyme notes of the nose on this bottling. The woody character spreads through the palate, where cigar-box flavors coat the core of baked strawberry and cherry. Matt Kettmann

The nose is earthy, herbal and sour, like drinking an elegant cocktail on the porch of a cabin in the woods. The palate is instead full of cherries and plums and finishes salty and nutty, like an artisanal chocolate. The tannins are solid but navigable, and the acidity is substantial.

The wine is quite reserved on the nose to start, but with a decant it opens up nicely. The wine has aromas of red-cherry preserve, ripe plum, clove, anise and cinnamon. The palate is elegant with notes of dried leaves, dark chocolate and dark cherries. The tannins are already well integrated, giving the wine a magnificent texture. Jeff Porter

This is a barrel-forward offering of the variety. Aromas of café au lait, scorched earth, dark fruit and spice are followed by sumptuous dark fruit and barrel flavors. A thread of acidity runs throughout it. It needs time for all the pieces to come together. Sean P. Sullivan

Winemaker Matt Dees is considered one of the best winemakers anywhere, and this blend is ample reason to believe the hype. Intense, focused and dry but rich aromas of dark fruit, roasted wood, crushed rocks and wild herb enliven the nose, while the palate is weighty yet expertly tense. Flavors of dried red fruit, peppery spice and milk chocolate float into the finish.

The vineyard is in the area of Pachino and NeroSanlorè is made from grapes grown on albarello-trained vines that are 40-45 years old and the wine ages in wood barrels longer than the NeroJbleo. This 2009 has a rich aroma, fatter that its ‘brother’, more balsamic and brackish. The flavor is consistent with the bouquet, the tannins are slightly sweet and the acidity good.

Nose: The Gallina de Piel Mazape offers an enticing aroma of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, accompanied by hints of floral notes and a touch of spice.

Taste: On the palate, this wine showcases a vibrant and juicy character, with flavors of red berries and plums taking center stage. There is a subtle earthiness that adds depth, while the well-integrated tannins provide a smooth and velvety texture.

Palate: The wine's medium body and balanced acidity contribute to a refreshing and lively mouthfeel. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering impression of red fruit flavors and a touch of spice.

With small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this is a rounded and rich red with balanced acidity. Dark plum, berry and mocha highlight a soft, lush opulence of integrated oak with hints of baking spice and tobacco.

The nose on Feudo Montoni's Vrucara Nero d'Avola opens like an old book—leathery and dusty—with dried flowers and then peppery herbs. Cherries, strawberries, vanilla and cola come out on the palate, followed by more herbs and pepper notes. Integrated and elegant, with firm tannins and sparkling acid.

Francis Ford Coppola Eleanor Red

From vines with more than 80 years of age, the intensity of the fruit comes through handily. Lusty textures with a strong tannic backbone and broken stones accompany all the ripe, fresh, peppery red fruits. Give this perhaps a decade of age before pulling a cork.

Candied black cherries are accented by hints of tar and anise in this smoky, black-fruited Pinot Noir. It's ripe but elegantly muted by shades of earth and rose-petal perfume. Moderately full in body and zesty on the midpalate. Anna Lee C. Iijima

This wine is still young and firm with concentrated tannins as well as perfumed berry flavors. Its texture and dry core show the ripe fruits and the touches of wood aging that come through gently. Roger Voss

Cherries, plums, licorice, 5 Spice, and white pepper permeate the nose and palate of this ripe, concentrated, full-bodied, intense wine. Another year or two in the cellar should add a bit more roundness to the wine. The wine is produced from old vine Mourvedre that is close to 100 years of age!

Deep ruby core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Delicate herbal aromas are supported by dark berries, some sea buckthorn and hints of orange zest. Very juicy concentrated palate with sweet strawberries, finely woven tannins and a fresh mineral finish with nutty hints.

Nose: The Cave Yves Cuilleron Cornas Le Village offers an enticing bouquet of dark fruits, including blackberries and plums, with hints of black pepper and smoked meat. There are also subtle notes of violets and earthiness.

Taste/Palate: On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and rich, with a velvety texture. The flavors of ripe black fruits dominate, accompanied by savory notes of bacon, black olives, and a touch of licorice. The tannins are well-integrated, providing structure and balance, while the acidity adds freshness. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a pleasant impression of dark chocolate and spices.

Smoky and rocky on the nose, this wine offers juicy red and black fruit that turns almost candied red apple on the palate. Notes of coffee grinds and top soil are pointed up by the astringency of very tight tannins and razor-sharp acid.