Wine & Spirits

Wine Spectator 91 "Elegant and finely knit, this vibrant Champagne is framed by racy acidity that enlivens the flavors of ripe boysenberry, lemon zest, brioche and chopped hazelnut. Spice and chalk notes linger on the finish. Drink now through 2018."  Wine Enthusiast 91 "Laurent-Perrier’s dry

James Suckling 93 " This is a rose of complexity and sophistication. It is essentially a finessed version of Special Cuvee and has all the brightness and nicely caught complexity of that Champagne with a layer of redder fruit aromas as well as a thread of raspberry and cherry on the palate; some

Wine & Spirits 90 "Apple-citrus aromas, light as a breeze, lead into the clear, bright citrus flavors of this well-made Cava. It's full of tangerine, lemon and lemon pith character, with a sparkly acidity and dry vivaciousness that would accompany shellfish." "A light cava appreciated for its

James Suckling 96 "Extremely beautiful aromas of dried flower, currant, fresh leather and some tar. Full body with silky tannins that give a beautiful texture that leads to ripe currant, orange peel and incense. Complex and complete. 50% malbec from Agrelo and 50% cabernet sauvignon from Valle de

Wine Spectator 90 " This is tightly knit and racy, with a spicy underpinning and a clean-cut mix of poached pear, grated ginger and pink grapefruit zest. An aperitif style, showing a crisp, lacy finish. Drink now."  Wine & Spirits 90 " A full-bodied Champagne, this has been enriched by reserve

Wine Spectator 91 "Elegant and finely knit, this vibrant Champagne is framed by racy acidity that enlivens the flavors of ripe boysenberry, lemon zest, brioche and chopped hazelnut. Spice and chalk notes linger on the finish. Drink now through 2018."  Wine Enthusiast 91 "Laurent-Perrier’s dry

Wine Spectator 90 " This is tightly knit and racy, with a spicy underpinning and a clean-cut mix of poached pear, grated ginger and pink grapefruit zest. An aperitif style, showing a crisp, lacy finish. Drink now."  Wine & Spirits 90 " A full-bodied Champagne, this has been enriched by reserve

Wine & Spirits 95 "The Château de Selle sits on a limestone slope in the forested inland reaches of Provence. The soil is nearly half rock and the sun is intense, an imposing landscape for cultivating anything, yet this rosé is one of the most elegant we tasted from the 2017 vintage. The

Wine & Spirits 91 “In 2016, Renee Ary added fruit from a new source to this wine, pulling from the Huichica Ranch in Carneros as well as the usual mix of vineyards in southern Napa, Oak Knoll and Atlas Peak. And though she has retained the basic style of prior years (90 percent of the lot fermented

Vinous Media 91 "This energetic pink bubbly from one of Spain’s iconic producers displays intense red berry, blood orange and floral character with a mineral flourish. Chewy and tightly focused, the 2016 shows a refreshingly bitter edge on a dry, persistent finish that emphatically repeats the

Wine & Spirits 91 “...It will draw you in with its rich scent of passion fruit and ripe peaches, then last, firm, clean, and silken, with a salty savor to match a feta-strewn Greek salad.”  “Complex aromatics ranging from citrus zest and ripe, tropical fruit to flinty minerality. Citrus zest and

Wine & Spirits 89One of the 100 Top Values of the Year. "Bright and refreshing with lasting flavors of apple and raspberry, this wine is light and cool, simple yet delicious. Try it with toasted almonds." ~P.L.

Wine Spectator 90 " This is tightly knit and racy, with a spicy underpinning and a clean-cut mix of poached pear, grated ginger and pink grapefruit zest. An aperitif style, showing a crisp, lacy finish. Drink now."  Wine & Spirits 90 " A full-bodied Champagne, this has been enriched by reserve

Wine & Spirits 92Best Buy"From the owners of Chateau Fuisse, this methode traditionelle bursts with clean, crsip chardonnary flavors of apples and white fruit. It's juicy and full-bodied, with fine floral details and citrus spice keeping it buoyant into a long finish."

Wine & Spirits 90 "Sourcing fruit from relatively cool vineyard sites in southern Napa Valley, Christophe Paubert turned out a 2015 that emphasizes red-cherry flavors and merlot’s soft, open-ended tannins. The initial tension in the structure mellows after the wine takes on air, turning into a

Wine & Spirits 90 “The Perrin family of Château Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape make this wine at their estate in Ventoux, blending equal parts cinsault and grenache with 20 percent syrah. The 2017, from the driest vintage they’ve experienced in 30 years, is firm and crisp, with tangy berry

Wine Advocate 90  The NV Black Ruby Reserve Porto is mostly Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinto Cão aged in an equal mixture of oak and stainless steel. It comes in with 100 grams of residual sugar per liter. This has many fine attributes, but the most important is that it seems very much like

Wine Spectator 91 WS TOP 100 2009 Rank 95 "Firm and finely meshed, with hints of passion fruit and pineapple mixing with poached apple, almond pastry and fleur de sel. Mouthwatering and lightly smoky on the lingering, refined finish."  Wine Enthusiast 91 "A beautifully integrated wine that

Wine & Spirits 93 "The Kingstons farm vines on the clay and granite hills of Las Dichas, in southwestern Casablanca, close to the sea. That marine influence is clear in this pinot, with saline notes and shades of red fruits and flowers. The acidity is crunchy, the tannins firm and elegant. Easy to

Wine & Spirits 91 "Stephen Black blends this from two vineyards owned by his partners in Small Gully, one in Barossa, the other on the Adelaide Plains, the vines 50 to more than 60 years old. He ferments it without stems or added yeasts, producing a big black wine with an underlying tartness that

Wine & Spirits 91 points  Most of this wine comes from Yountville, with contributions from Rutherford and Calistoga as well. The freshness of Yountville is there in the front of the wine, fragrant, herbal and refined. Then there’s full ripeness that brings depth to the flavors and juicy tannins to

Wine Spectator 91 (Smart Buy) -  “Big and rich, with zesty acidity behind the dark plum, blackberry and dark currant flavors. Chocolate nib notes show midpalate, while creamy accents fill the pure, fruit-filled finish.”  Wine & Spirits 90 From a vintage plagued by rain, this is a lush, gentle

Wine & Spirits 92 "YEAR’S BEST LOIRE WINES – Xavier Weisskopf’s 22.5-acre domaine in Montlouis includes this ten-acre parcel of mature chenin on clay and silex over limestone. He farms organically, and consistently produces beautiful chenins, like this 2017 Touche Mitaine, a wine with flesh and

James Suckling 94 "This is the first vintage of this wine. Shows intensity and balanced and beautiful fruit. Medium-to full-bodied, silky and beautiful. A really velvety and round texture to this."-JS  The Wine Advocate 91 "The 2014 Roserock Pinot Noir offers blackberry and briary scents on the

Wine & Spirits 90 This wine balances red and black fruit flavors with notes of sage, mint and marjoram. Carried by velvety tannins and mouthwatering acidity, the wine turn savory with exposure to air.  James Suckling 91 Dried strawberries, glazed cherries, dried spices and herbs. Medium to full