56 Wine Reviews Found

  • Food Pairing: Braised Beef Ravioli
98 Points

Pelissero Barbaresco Tulin 2015

Sampling yesterday, my personal notes were that this treasured red is already a gloriously satisfying, generous wine, possessing remarkable density across a silky smooth texture. Mesmerizing notes of olive tapenade and prosciutto blend delicately with notes of ethereal red fruit. The wine continues to grow in the glass, gradually revealing its superb pedigree with hints...

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Vega Sicilia/Lafite Macan Rioja Clasico 2010
95 Points

Vega Sicilia/Lafite Macan Rioja Clasico 2010

This is what happens when you get two masters together. A robust bouquet of ripe, red fruit, new saddle leather, but with New World polish. The palate is loaded with chocolate, caramel, black cherry liqueur, toast, smoke, coffee, vanilla, balsamic, smoked meat, and plenty of sweet fruit. This is ready to go right now and...

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Valadorna 2013
96 Points

Arcanum Valadorna Toscana 2013

This modestly-priced Merlot-driven red is made by winemaker Pierre Seillan, famous for his Verité wines that rank among California’s most prestigious reds. Seillan is a gifted winemaker who plays with combinations of the classic Bordeaux varietals to masterful effect. The 2013 Valadorna is a dark wine that immediately captures attention with captivating plum, cherry and...

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95 Points

Paloma Merlot 2010

On the palate the wine has a big silky mouth feel, well balanced, with flavors of berries, fruit, cocoa, cassis, and spice, and a long spicy finish.

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98 Points

Ovid Estate Cabernet Blend 2014

Gracefully intertwining notes of dark cocoa, tightly wound fruit, graphite, and baking spices come together for a prodigious finish that is velvety smooth with spicy fruit and plush tannins.

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