International Wine Report

Wine Spectator 92 WS TOP 100 2018 Rank 27 "A voluptuous and expressive sparkler, with floral red apple, brioche and cinnamon spice aromas and rich, vibrant flavors that finish on a luxurious note."  Wine Enthusiast 92 "Fully ready to drink now, this dry brut shows the classy elegance of a fine

International Wine Report 94 "The 2013 Annum Cabernet Sauvignon is a fantastic effort from David Ramey. This blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Cabernet Franc delivers bold aromas of ripe blackberries and dark currants woven together with sweet spices, dried sage, violets, cherry pipe tobacco

Vinous Media 94 "A deep, inky wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is endowed with serious depth. Here the flavors are unusually dark and intense, with plenty of blue and black stone fruits. Graphite, cloves and licorice contribute to an overall impression of gravitas. Far from an easygoing wine, the

International Wine Report 92 "The 2011 Ceretto Barolo is a remarkable showing, made in a classic style, this offers pretty aromas of fresh strawberries and red fruits followed by dried rose petal, licorice and hints of spices which come together in the glass. This is beautifully balanced, with a

Wine Advocate 94 "My memorable visit with Domenico Clerico left me with a lingering sensation of happiness and good cheer that lasted days. First, I was delighted to see the man himself in such high spirits and good shape. Second, the wines we sampled together all showed the impeccable precision

Wine Advocate 96 "The 2001 Gran Reserva 904 will not be released for another 3 years. Dark ruby-colored with a garnet rim, it displays a lovely nose of Asian spices, incense, tobacco, balsamic, and blackberry. On the palate it has exceptional depth, layers of spicy black fruit, excellent ripeness,

International Wine Report 91 "2013 is the second vintage of Lompoc Wine Company's Pinot Noir, a collaboration from Sommelier Rajat Parr and winemaker Sashi Moorman. The fruit in 2013 seems to be brighter and more expressive then their first vintage, displaying pretty aromas of wild cherries and

International Wine Report 91 "The 2013 Santa Barbra County Chardonnay from Sandhi is a blend from some of the top vineyards across the Santa Rita Hills, Santa Maria and Santa Ynez appellations. As this unwinds alluring aromas of green apple, asian pear, fennel, quince and spring flowers come

James Suckling 94 "A gorgeous red with dark berry and blueberry character and violet character. Full body, integrated tannins with dark chocolate, fine tannins and a delicious finish. Lots of everything here and very balanced. Formally La Poderina. Drink in 2015."~J.S.  Antonio Galloni 94 "La

Vinous Media 92 "The 2013 Chardonnay White Hill is one of the most supple, open-knit wines in the range. Hints of apricot pit, smoke, butter, chamomile and honey flesh out in a succulent Chardonnay with tons of near and medium-term appeal. This is the most expressive and complete of the 2013 Liquid

Wine Spectator 90 "On the firm side, with raspberry, strawberry, leather, earth and tobacco flavors. Elegant overall, with fine length. Best from 2018 through 2028."  International Wine Report 92 "The 2011 Brunello is a fantastic effort which begins to open with aromas of cherries and red

International Wine Report 97 "The 2013 Bedrock Vineyard Chardonnay is another absolutely magical showing from Sandhi. Bentrock is located just three miles west of Sanford and Benedict and consists of younger vines, with lower-yields, resulting in more concentrated fruit. This 2013 is a completely

Vinous Media 95+ "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Kronos presents a more intensely mineral and savory profile than the Napa Valley, with the opulence of the vintage pushed more into the background. Dried flowers, iron, spice, leather and mint add nuance. Ideally readers should give the 2012 at least a

Decanter 95 "Another classic, displaying a pretty bouquet of black cherry… cocoa nib and dried rose. On the palate the wine is intense, nicely concentrated and texturally refined, with good depth and a lovely line of bright acidity which lends a crunchy edge to the fruit. Drink 2020-2040.

Vinous Media 92 "Another delicious wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific example of the year. Creamy and beautifully layered on the palate, the 2013 captures all of the pedigree of this great vintage in a style that offers a bit more immediacy than many other wines. Best of all, the

Wine Spectator 90 "On the firm side, with raspberry, strawberry, leather, earth and tobacco flavors. Elegant overall, with fine length. Best from 2018 through 2028."  International Wine Report 92 "The 2011 Brunello is a fantastic effort which begins to open with aromas of cherries and red

Rhone Report 95 "The 2009 La Peira Coteaux du Languedoc Les Terrasses du Larzac Las Flors, a blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, and 5% Cinsault, is stylistically closer to the grand vin than to the Les Obriers de La Peira; it is certainly the best vintage of this cuvee I’ve tasted to

JamesSuckling 100 “Stunning depth, power, purity and elegance. The blackcurrants and plums are fresh and intense on the nose with blueberries and gently herbal notes, too. The palate has a keenly articulated array of vibrant tannins that hold long, fresh and pure. It invokes a sense of wonderment

International Wine Report 89 “This powerful red fills the palate with muscular tannins and firm acidity. The structure frames plum, currant, licorice, leafy and toasted walnut flavors. Bold but a bit raw. Decant. Best from 2018 through 2028.”  "Bright, cherry-red color. Intense bouquet with a