All Wines

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 96Wine Spectator 2012 TOP 100 Rank 44 "A pure, ethereal Barolo, boasting rose, cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors, with a touch of tar. Very harmonious and elegant, with firm yet well-delineated tannins supporting the whole. Old-school and refined. Best from 2016 through

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 90WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 90 "A rapierlike white, delivering apple, pear and grapefruit flavors flanked by plenty of mineral and slate notes. Ripe orange accents linger as plenty of spicy hints mark the vibrant, long-lasting finish. Drink now through 2018. 5,000 cases made." ~ KM

Wine Spectator 94WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 92"Combines very ripe, spicy dark berry fruit that's even a touch racy, with a firm backbone and a well-structured mix of acidity and tannins. The fruit is potent and concentrated, yet also shows a suppleness and measure of grace. Should only get better."

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

Wine Spectator 93 WS TOP 100 2011 Rank 79"Already harmonious and supple, this red offers black cherry, raspberry and floral flavors, showing both intensity and finesse. Bright and focused, with refined tannins and a lingering aftertaste that echoes berry and spice. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and

Neal Martin 94 "Tasted at the UGC 2008 tasting in London. The nose races out of the blocks with black cherries, cassis, Hoi sin and a touch of Chinese 5-spice. Good definition-very confident. The palate is medium-bodied with layers of ripe red fruit: redcurrant, pomegranate, a touch of white

Wine Enthusiast 91WE TOP 100 BEST BUYS 2012 Rank 10"A fresh and textural wine, this puts a spicy spin on citrus rind, peach and apricot flavors. There’s an intriguing hint of white pepper as well, and an overall sensation of density, intensity and exceptional length."~PG

Wine Spectator 93WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 84“Elegant, with rich base notes of toasted brioche and smoke adding depth, this integrates finely honed acidity, detailed texture and flavors of black cherry purée, apple tarte Tatin, kumquat and grated ginger . Provides a creamy, mineral tinged finish.

Wine Enthusiast 90WE TOP 100 2012 Rank 89"A bit heavy and creamy, but there’s something exotic about the oily, fat richness that suggests cashew nuts. With Meyer lemon flavors, it’s an unctuous wine, and a very good value." ~ S.H.Wine Advocate 86"The 2010 Chardonnay Avant is a plump,

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."

Wine Spectator 90WS TOP 100 2011 Rank 43"Elegant and focused, with creamy vanilla and apple aromas and rich yet crisp flavors of baked pear and cinnamon bread. Drink now through 2014. 20,000 cases made. " ~TF"The rich and toasty character of this Blanc de Noirs is balanced and superb. Aged

Wine Spectator 90WS TOP 100 2007 Rank 75"A delicate, well-balanced Prosecco, showing a good blend of baked apple, sour lemon and grapefruit, with a lightly creamy mineral texture on the palate. Medium froth, with some body and a pleasant lemon and mineral finish. Best Prosecco out there at the

Wine Spectator 96WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 80"Impressive as ever, Spottswoode's 2009 Estate Cabernet has all the power and grace we have come to expect over the years. Gorgeous now with a few hours in the decanter, and patience will be rewarded for those that cellar. According to the Wine Spectator:

Wine Spectator 90 WE TOP 100 2010 Rank 48"Crisp and elegantly styled, with floral apple and yeasty spice aromas that lead to layered flavors of baked pear, citrus and creamy vanilla. Drink now. 125,000 cases made."Wall Street Journal Good/Very Good"Light, easy and fun to drink, with good

Wine Spectator 91WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 58“Dense and layered, but very refined, with a violet note stitching the crushed black cherry, steeped blackberry and anise together, while an iron note adds range to the finish. Drink now through 2018.”

Wine Spectator 90 TOP 100 2009 Rank 78"A delicious mouthful of bubbly. Smooth, rich and creamy, revealing layers of black cherry, vanilla and ginger, with a hint of lemon drop. Finishes with a long, refreshing aftertaste of mineral and fruit. Drink now. 93,500 cases made." ~J.L.

Wine Enthusiast 94 WE TOP 100 2012 Cellar Selection Rank 77"Dark, full, generous and ripe to the far edge of elegance, this powerful Pinot is saturated with black fruits, annotated with fennel, pepper, smoke and espresso, the rich and varied flavors rolling right through a lush midpalate and on

Wine Spectator 902012 Top 100 Value"A dark red, with bright acidity supporting juicy blackberry, currant and blueberry notes that pick up hints of wild flowers, hot stone and tar. Shows nice range and cut. Drink now. 4,000 cases imported." ~ NW"Valle de Uco Terroir - Comes exclusively from

" Just pour a glass and take a whiff. Your senses will be filled with sweet honeysuckle blossoms. In your mouth the wine is crisp with flavors of honeydew melon, white peaches and sweet lime. Benton-Lane has received more Top 100 Wines of the World than any other Oregon winery. Three of the

Wine Spectator 95WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 13"Very polished and ripe, with intense mocha and spice aromas and powerful flavors of blackberry, French roast coffee and black olive. The long finish is filled with effusive dark chocolate and Asian spice notes, with hints of toast and cream. Drink now

Wine Enthusiast 88WE TOP 100 2012 BEST BUYS Rank 83" This is a large-production Sauvignon Blanc that tastes delicious. If you like grapefruit and pomelo flavors, you will love this enticingly priced white that’s got razor sharp acidity, a touch of New Zealand-like grass and a long finish. "

Wine Spectator 90WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 64"This offers a very tasty mix of red and black cherry fruit, along with muddled strawberry, light spice and tea shadings. A flash of tobacco marks the full-bodied finish. Solid Tavel. Drink now. 30,000 cases made." ~ JMWine Information:Grenache noir

Wine Enthusiast 90WE TOP 100 2012 BEST BUYS Rank 84" This is at the sweetest edge of off dry (alcohol at 9%, residual sugar 5.1%) and it is loaded with citrus fruit—especially ripe orange—that keeps it lively and refreshing. A well-made, full-bodied Riesling that lingers gracefully through the