Wine Enthusiast 93 "The Daou brothers have become increasingly known for their rich, unctuous and lavish high-end wines, but this bottling offers a taste of that opulence for just $30. Plump blueberry and soft, cedar-like spice scents show on the nose, while the palate bursts with black cherry,

" A Unique Product... for Your Luxury Moments. An unmistakable taste and a gentle perlage...for a unique experience. Proud to present Blumond, the Italian Blue Sparkling wine made from Prosecco grapes with an added flavor of fresh and sweet peach. Is a velvety and seductive sparkling wine

Wine Enthusiast 93 Editor's Choice "Coming from a remote estate on the edge of the Luberon mountains in the north of Provence, this wine is impressively rich. It gains great concentration and structure from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah in the blend. Full of ripe red fruits, it is dense at the

Wine Spectator 90"Tangy, with passion fruit and peach flavors that are intense at the core. Offers whiffs of floral and lemon verbena on the finish." Drink now. 17,000 cases made.–MW

Wine Enthusiast 93 "This is a gorgeously light coastal offering, a subdued expression of the variety that unravels its layers slowly and methodically. Red cherry, lavender and blueberry are revealed on the palate as perfumed shocks of rose and salty air permeate the nose. Vibrantly crisp, it has a

" 60% Merlot, 40% Corvina Gran Passione Veneto Rosso is made by the time-honored tradition of drying grapes before fermentation, the appassimento technique, the same way Amarone is produced. Using some of the same grape varieties as Amarone, this wine is similarly intense and full-bodied, displaying

Wine Advocate 92 "Lastly, the 2014 Tarima Hill, from Alicante, is also 100% Mourvèdre aged 20 months in French oak and from the oldest vines of the estate, planted 1935-1975. They are also relatively high elevation, at 2,000 to 2,400 feet above sea level. This wine shows wonderful, pure aromatics

Wine Spectator 93 WS Top 100 2016 Rank 29 "Alluring scents of ripe cherry, mulberry and fresh herbs complement concentrated flavors of cherry and sweet spice in this red. Offers a backbone of mouthcoating tannins and remains integrated as the finish lingers. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet

James Suckling 92"Aromas of smoke, strawberries, caramel and toffee — yet this is still fresh and subtle. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh finish. A little closed now. Needs a year or two to soften. Better in 2018." ~J.S.

Wine Enthusiast 90 "Intense straw-yellow color with greenish highlights. Lovely bouquet of fresh peach and candied orange, with floral and mineral notes; gains further complexity after one year in the bottle, developing notes of hazelnut and resin. Medium-bodied with tropical fruit flavors, a

Wine Spectator 90 "Alluring aromas of smoky, toasty oak and rich flavors of fig, apricot and melon give this an appealing, drink-me-now character. Drink now."~JL   "On the nose, the wine features notes of Meyer lemon tarte, marzipan, toasted almonds, Asian pear, honeysuckle and a hint of

Decanter 95 "A seductive clean and fresh dark cherry nose. Magnificent aromas of boysenberries and raspberries complemented by notes of black pepper and sweet spices. Freshness, intensity, fruit concentration and precision are great characteristics of this wine. To enjoy with a delicious piece of

James Suckling 96"A wine with beautiful depth of fruit and richness with floral and berry character. Such purity. Full body, with fabulous concentration and balance. It lasts for minutes. One of the big surprises of the vintage. Better in 2018." ~J.S.

"Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley, CA. The Chalk Hill wines are all Estate grown, bottled and produced on the 1277 acre Chalk Hill Estate with 280 acres grown to vine. The incredible diversity of terroir coupled with a site driven philosophy and meticulous attention to detail allow Chalk Hill to

Wine Spectator 93"Firm and refined, with baby powder-like tannins around the raspberry, strawberry, peach skin and hibiscus notes. Comes together harmoniously on a sleek and transparent frame, finishing long. Best from 2018 through 2024. 7,400 cases made."

Wine Spectator 90 "Fragrant and juicy, offering a charming mix of honeysuckle, peach, apple and lemon verbena, set on a light and effortless frame. A mouthwatering vein runs throughout. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Semillon and Muscat Canelli. Drink now."-WS  " John Bolta worked the

Wine Enthusiast 91 'Editors Choice' "The name means cornerstone and that is what Maison Bouey delivers in this ripe, structured wine... good balance between the wood aging and the rich yellow fruits. A touch of toast gives concentration and density. This full-bodied wine will age. Drink from 2018."

"Made in the Methode Champenoise by Gilles Gelin from Domaine des Nugues in Beaujolais. The fruit comes off of the Cru’s of Morgon and Fleurie as well as Beaujolais Village designated vineyards.   The wine is deep red with a gorgeous pink mousse and fine beads at 9% alc by vol. Made By G is

Wine Advocate 91 "Always a terrific value, the 2014 Ventoux Terrasses is no exception and offers complex, classic southern Rhone notes of dried garrigue, pepper, spice-box, licorice and sweet cherry fruit. These carry to a medium to full-bodied, elegant and balanced red that gains depth and

Wine Spectator 90"Cola, sassafras and clove notes frame a deep core of plum and currant fruit in this dense red. The texture is plush and polished, supported by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity. Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2020. 4,000 cases made." –TM

A good, clean Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. Violets and cassis open on an intensely aromatic nose leading into a fuller palate with a fine mineraled dustiness. A solid bistro style red, meant for everyday steak and burgers.  REGION Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Wine Enthusiast 94 "From heritage clones of Wente and Mt. Eden, this top-end Chardonnay from the Foley family offers salted peaches, hazelnuts and crushed sea shells on a nose that recalls a steady sea breeze. It's light and brisk on the palate, with yellow pear, nectarine and lemon salt, all

Wine Spectator 93"Big and bold, this red shows plum, licorice, tar and coffee flavors. Austere but harmonious, in a savory style, with muscular tannins giving this formidable structure. Rather tough, but shows impressive concentration. Best from 2018 through 2030. 1,000 cases imported."

Wine Advocate 90 "The 2014 Ercavio Roble is pure Tempranillo that followed a classical vinification, fermentation in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation in cement and a short aging (six months) in used French barriques. The nose is very classic, too, nicely crafted, fine with a nice

Wine Spectator 91 "Ripe, offering notes of quince, melon and yellow apple. Stays racy, with honeysuckle, quinine and verbena accents lending contrast. Presents a bright, focused finish."  "South African Chenin Blanc for the Chablis fan. This 100% Chenin Blanc is harvested from selected old