This lacks the power and concentration that one expects from a warm and ripe vintage. The nose has aromatic cherry, tobacco, and...
Fratelli Brovia, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2009
A pretty nose of sweet herbs, soft old leather, ripe cherry and raspberry is a wonderful introduction to this wine. The...
Miura, Monterey County (California) Pinot Noir 2009
The Silacci Vineyard bottling from Emmanuel Kemiji is more elegant and refined than either the Pisoni Vineyard or Garys’...
Miura, Santa Lucia Highlands (California) Pinot Noir 2009
This is a big, brooding Pinot Noir. The wine is full-bodied and structured for aging, partly due to the tannins imparted...
Weinbau Sattler, Burgenland (Austria) Zweigelt 2011
Erich Sattler’s Zweigelt Reserve has concentrated fruit and heavy oak notes from vines that range to 40 years or more in...
Patricia Green, Ribbon Ridge (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2011
This wine has dark but vibrant ruby color telegraphing the richness of damp earth, mellow ripe fruit, and spice. Dark...
Patricia Green, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2010
Sweet dark cherry, implicit sweetness, weight and glycerous silky texture are the hallmarks of this wine. The smooth,...
Patricia Green, Ribbon Ridge (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2010
The Estate wine is light-colored and elegant. Bright cherry, red currant, and raspberry are enhanced by and cola...
Alta Maria Vineyards, Santa Maria Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2010
This is a departure from the Alta Maria Vineyards Santa Maria Valley bottling. All whole cluster fermentation and use of...
Domaine de Montille, Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Malconsorts (Burgundy, France) 2010
This wine is a parcel of Premier Cru Les Malconsorts that extends into the southeast corner of Grand Cru La Tâche. ...
Cockburn’s, Oporto (Douro Valley, Portugal) 2011
An amazing Cockburn's Vintage Porto, this could very well be their best ever! The wine is compact, yet expansive with tremendous...
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Time-tested and consumer-loved, the Silver Oak Alexander Valley shows plenty of American oak and red currant flavors. The wood...