All Wines

Wine Spectator 90 WS TOP 100 2017 Rank 40 " Succulent, fleshy peach and nectarine flavors are accented by Key lime, mango and ruby grapefruit notes. Shows nice intensity on the long, expressive finish. "   " Like a sip of fresh air! This classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is overflowing with

Wine Enthusiast 88 WE TOP 100 2012 BEST BUY Rank 45 "This is as crisp and dry as a whispy reed, with a mild grassy note on the nose. It feels fresh and focused, with lime, peach and apple flavors. Fruity, fresh and easy to like from start to finish, this is what a Best Buy should be." ~M.S.  "A

Wine Spectator 93 WS TOP 100 2017 Rank 19 “Black cherry, currant and floral notes are expressive and alluring, balanced by loamy earth, tobacco and mineral elements that add a savory quality. Firm, well-integrated tannins give support to the polished texture, while orange peel acidity fuels the

Wine Spectator 92 WS TOP 100 2017 Rank 17 " This red shows grace and depth. Black cherry, plum, mineral and smoke flavors mingle harmoniously over well-integrated tannins, while lively acidity keeps this focused. Not showy, but all the pieces fit together. Balanced, in the modern style. Drink now

Wine Enthusiast 91 WS TOP 100 Rank No.17 "Best Buy" "This beautiful wine is wonderfully consistent vintage after vintage. At first swirl, aromatics of white pear, pineapple and banana spring forward from the glass. On the palate, the wine is refreshing with flavors of ripe tangerine and peaches.

Wine Spectator 91WS TOP 100 2016 Rank 25"Enticing aromas of violet, black currant and rosemary are accented by licorice and tobacco flavors in this fluid and harmonious red, with fine tannins gracing the long finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2022."

Wine Enthusiast 92  Editors' Choice "Assembled from dozens of individual lots, this sumptuous brut is an example of the art of blending. Based on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it's really as delicious and refined a sparkling as you could want for drinking now. Shows lush citrus, strawberry, honey,

Wine Enthusiast "Top 100 Best Buy's of 2017""Exotic floral and lemon-zest aromas are backed up by nice ripe fruit flavors and a touch of mint in the medium-bodied and generous wine." ~J.G.

Wine Spectator 92 WS TOP 100 2017 Rank 25 "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

Wine Spectator 91 WS TOP 100 2017 Rank 46 " Bright, delicate and vibrant, with berry and floral flavors. Accents of earth, tobacco and spice add interest as they linger on the finish. Well-rounded and long. Drink now through 2023. "   James Suckling 91 " A go-to Rosso di Montalcino with dried

Wine Enthusiast 97 Cellar Selection WE TOP 100 2017 Rank 21 "Rose, iris, wild berry and baking spice aromas merge with scents of new leather and a balsamic menthol note on this stunning and classically crafted Barolo. The structured polished palate delivers juicy Marasca cherry, crushed

Wine Enthusiast 90 WE TOP 100 2016 Best Buys Rank 5 "This dark, structured wine, with its balanced blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, is firm with tannins and dense berry fruits. Full in the mouth, it is a concentrated wine that brings out a strongly chalky texture. The

Wine Spectator 93 WS 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 92  Editors' Choice "Assembled from dozens of individual lots, this sumptuous brut is an example of the art of blending. Based on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it's really as delicious and refined a sparkling as you could want for drinking now. Shows lush citrus, strawberry, honey,

Wine Spectator 90 WS Top 100 2016 Rank 55 "A deep, concentrated color. The complex aromas of black fruit come from the carefully controlled extraction during vinification and from the exceptional ripeness of the grapes. A wine of distinctive character with all the flavors of ripe fruit, with

Wine Spectator 90 Top 100 2017 # 59 "Black cherry, red plum and currant flavors are fresh and lively in this firm red, backed by dark chocolate, licorice and toasty notes. Light, firm tannins and citrusy acidity keep this focused. Drink now through 2023. 58,333 cases made. –TM"  The Wine

Wine Spectator 90 "An aromatic style, boasting lilac and freesia accents. Apple and grapefruit notes prevail as this elegant white winds down on the graceful finish. Drink now through 2023. 3,700 cases imported.—Bruce Sanderson"  TASTING NOTES In a vintage as good as 2016 every wine punches

Wine Spectator 94 WS TOP 100 2016 Rank 22 "This generous red shows a traditional character, with leafy, dried herb, tea and spicy notes framing dried cherry, licorice and leather flavors. Firm tannins and balsamic acidity impart structure. There’s plenty of depth here, culminating in a juicy,

Wine Enthusiast 94 “Crisp acidity buoys sharp red fruit in this delectable wine—a blend of multiple sites across the appellation. Medium build, it shows youthful tannins and oak that supports without intrusion, allowing the crunch of cranberry, strawberry and pomegranate to speak forcefully.”-WE 

Wine Enthusiast 90 “Sometimes less is more, and sometimes more is more, as in this 68,000-case offering from A to Z. It's a leesy, pretty, highly gulpable wine, loaded with apple, pear and melon fruit. Hints of cucumber and stone add freshness to the lingering aftertaste.”-WE  “The 2016 A to Z

Wine Spectator 93  “Peach and grapefruit flavors hold court in this focused white, picking up accents of floral, apple and mineral. Intense and long, with a vibrant aftertaste echoing the complex flavors. Silky texture. Drink now through 2025. 650 cases imported.” -BS, Wine Spectator"  TASTING

James Suckling 96 Top 100 2017 # 88 "This is 70% grenache with the remainder equal parts syrah and mourvèdre. Aromas of ripe raspberry, red plum and cherry, with herbs, pepper and a whole bunch of sappiness, too. The palate has radiant, regal tannins in fine proportion. Super fresh. Best from

Wine Spectator 91 WS TOP 100 2017 Rank 34 "An elegant style, with a core of vibrant cherry, plum and currant flavors that are supported by fresh acidity. This is supple midpalate, with a finish that lingers with dried ginger and white pepper details. Drink now through 2022. 18,000 cases

Wine Enthusiast 94 WE TOP 100 2017 Rank 64 Cellar Selections "Deep color and intense, deep fruit flavors along with a good tannic structure mark this full-bodied wine as one to appreciate and age. The texture is fine grained, dry and layered, with concentrated black cherry, smoke, clove and cedar

Wine Spectator 91 WS Top 100 2016 Rank 57 "A muscular but polished red, with brooding blackberry pie, dark cherry and roasted plum notes complemented by iron, peppercorn and licorice details. Full but not overpowering tannins linger on the savory, herb-tinged finish. Syrah, Grenache, and