Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator 92"Dark and rich, showing toasty mocha oak flavors, with a beam of wild berry, raspberry, cola, vanilla and spice. Long on the finish.""Meiomi (May-oh-mee) is a Pinot Noir that gets its fruit from the most noteworthy coastal areas in California. The wine is crafted, lush,

International Wine Report 91"Miraval is a joint venture between Famille Perrin and Hollywood A-listers, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Rolle is clean and focused, offering pretty aromas of strawberries and red berries with lemon zest and mineral notes

Wine Spectator 91"Vibrant, generous and expressive, offering cherry and pomegranate flavors, with fine tannins wrapped around a hint of green tea on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2016."—H.S.

Wine Spectator 92WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 31"A powerful and opulent style, this red displays ripe cherry, black currant, violet and tobacco aromas and flavors. The tannins are gripping on the finish, which lingers with sweet fruit and mineral accents. Well-proportioned. Best from 2014 through 2021.

Wine Spectator 94"Teasing with its floral, spicy cherry, wild berry and currant aromas, this is full-bodied, firm and structured, tight and focused, offering glimpses of what lies ahead with its complex mix of flavors and tightly wound tannins. Yet its finesse and refinement are apparent on the

Wine Spectator 92"Packed with fruit character, this deep, ripe version offers plenty of new oak, revealing a rich texture and zesty flavors of smoky licorice, blackberry cobbler and cracked pepper. Drink now through 2019." –TF

Wine Spectator 94"The rose, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors are beautifully displayed on the elegant frame in this pure and delicately wrought red, which shows harmony and depth. The fine lingering finish expresses energy, with a mineral element. Best from 2015 through 2032.." ~ B.S.

Wine Spectator 88"An exuberant wine brimming with flavors of pineapple, passionfruit, stonefruit, and a hint of herbaceousness. The finish is fresh, zesty, and lingering." ~ Winery Notes

Wine Enthusiast 100"A magnificently solid wine, initially severe. At this young stage, the tannins dominate in a wine that also reveals a full fruit salad bowl of black fruits. Very dense, concentrated, this is a wine that’s even better than the legendary 2005. The structure tells of its

Wine Spectator 87" Light-bodied, with fresh-cut grass, herb and jalapeño notes mingling with bold and refreshing flavors of lemon, lime and grapefruit."~NW" The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours.

Wine Advocate 95"Produced of 100% Shiraz from a single vineyard, the 2010 Carnival of Love was aged in American oak, 97% new. Very deep purple-black in color, it is intensely scented of blueberry preserves, creme de cassis and warm black cherries with an undercurrent of baking spices, licorice,

Wine Spectator 92“An elegant style, this is sleek in body and rich and layered in flavor, with a subtle display of ripe spice, baked apple, citrus, pear and honeysuckle flavors. Ends with a tapered finish that shows fine toasty oak. Drink now through 2018.” James Laube April 8, 2013" Each

Wine Spectator 90-93"So perfumed and pretty on the nose, with flowers and sweet berry. Full-bodied, with a silky texture, fine tannins and a balance of attractive fruit."International Wine Report 90"The 2009 Chateau Tauzinat L'Hermitage shows beautiful aromas of blackberry and dark fruits

Wine Spectator 87"Polished, refined and appealing for its juicy currant and spicy oak flavors, which linger nicely. Drink now." –HS

Wine Spectator 91"A big, rich, full-bodied and expressive mix of spicy, beefy flavors, this deeply fruited Syrah flirts with berry jam yet gains depth and sophistication. Drink now through 2022. 5,000 cases made." ~ JL

Wine Spectator 90"Polished and distinctive, offering chocolate and espresso accents around a supple core of cherry and fresh currant fruit. The finish is well-defined, with a silky feel. Drink now through 2019. 145,000 cases made." –HS

Wine Spectator 92"Combines rich layers of fruit with structure and focus. Built on crushed rock, road tar and gravelly tannins, the core dark berry flavors are intense and detailed. Best from 2013 through 2024. 800 cases made. " ~ JL" This is a rich and plump wine from a great vintage, with

Wine Advocate 90"The 2010 Le Sughere di Frassinello bursts from the glass with an exciting melange of sweet red cherries, herbs, licorice and tobacco. It shows lovely mid-palate depth in a medium-bodied, sleek style supported by firm yet well-integrated tannins. The 2010 fleshes out nicely on the

Wine Spectator 94"Cherry and raspberry fruit are augmented by licorice and tobacco notes in this supple, yet firmly structured, red. This is balanced and lingers with floral and mineral accents. Very long and stretched taut."From slightly younger vines in the best exposed area of Ginestra,

Wine spectator 91WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 75"This silky red offers fresh fruit flavors of plum and blackberry, with espresso and licorice notes. This is firm, bright and balanced, with a perfumed, floral finish. Drink now through 2018."~ T.M.Stephen Tanzer 90"Deep ruby. Oak-spiced cherry and

Wall Street Journal Good/Very Good"Uncomplicated, pleasant and drinkable, with some austerity and a bit of brown sugar. Good for a celebration, especially at the price."Wine Spectator 86"Complex, with a cedary, sour lemon edge to the pear and citrus flavors, finishing with a lemon blossom

Wine Spectator 90"Notes of blackberry and black cherry are accented by tobacco and spice in this concentrated red, which is fresh and lively, with a firm finish. Drink now through 2014." ~ BS"This wine, made from 100% Sangiovese, comes from a variety of young vineyards located in different

Wine Spectator 90 WS TOP 100 2011 Rank 51"A ripe red, offering ample acidity to support the jammy kirsch, plum sauce and wild berry coulis notes that are framed by medium tannins, with the finish pumping out hints of smoke, spice box and graphite. Drink now through 2017. 60,000 cases imported."

Empire Wine Best ValueWine Spectator 90"Rich-tasting, with spiced apple and ripe peach flavors accented by tropical fruit notes. Hints of almond show on the minerally and well-structured finish. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases made."–KM

Wine Spectator 89"Polished, lively and refined, with pretty white peach, floral and oatmeal notes that come together smoothly and linger on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 200,000 cases made."