559 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 97
97 Points

Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend 2022

Creamy, seamless, and immediately appealing, the 2022 Aperture Red strikes a beautiful balance between plush generosity and polished structure. Ripe dark blueberry, black cherry, and plum are accented by baker’s chocolate, a hint of coffee, and a soft molasses undertone. The texture is silky, round, and effortlessly drinkable, yet far more elegant and composed than... Read Full Review
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Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon Altagracia 2013

A truly monumental effort promising to deliver copious pleasure now through 2025+! Inky black/purple, with a bouquet of incense and balsamic interwoven with blackberry, blueberry and hints of truffle and camphor, this wine is full-bodied, opulent and voluptuously textured, with an intensely satisfying mid-palate, depth and richness. Primary notes of blackberry, olive tapenade, and crème... Read Full Review
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Argot Cabernet Sauvignon Bonny’s 2022

An expressive and finely tuned Cabernet, the 2022 Bonny’s Vineyard is silky, richly layered, and brimming with vivid energy. Aromas of alluring cappuccino and warm spice draw you in, while the palate delivers a striking interplay of plush black fruit, citrus peel brightness, and subtle oak. Despite its polish and seamless texture, firm tannins frame... Read Full Review
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Argot Chardonnay Le Rayon Vert 2021

This wine is pure sunshine in a glass, gloriously silky and indulgent without ever tipping into excess. A whiff of cotton candy and tropical fruit mingle with citrus notes of lemon and lime cream. Beneath the exuberance, the oak quietly frames the fruit, adding gentle butterscotch tones and a faint flintiness. It’s bold yet balanced,... Read Full Review
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Arietta Merlot Hudson Reserve 2016

Dark and daring, this concentrated and velvety wine is astonishingly impressive, with notes of cocoa, dark cherry, cardamom, allspice, and violets leading to a full bodied mouthfeel, rich in plum, currant, espresso, and hints of savory sage and white pepper towards the long finish. Trust us when we say this is a truly captivating Napa... Read Full Review
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Argot Chardonnay Simpatico Ranch 2022

Sumptuously creamy and beautifully composed, it opens with an inviting bouquet of orchard fruits, citrus blossom, and delicate floral tones layered with toasted biscuit and butterscotch. The palate is plush and enveloping, delivering ripe apple, lemon zest, and hints of fresh herbs. Subtle toasty notes emerge as it evolves in the glass, with notes of... Read Full Review
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Arietta Sauvignon Blanc On the White Keys 2023

We LOVE this racy new Sauvignon Blanc. Reminds us of a dream combination of Napa’s finest (Eisele Estate) or even Sancerre (Vacheron) with a bit more intense citrus notes. The flashy finish features a touch of vanilla oak that will offer a superb pairing with savory menus featuring roast chicken or seafood. Read Full Review
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Arista Chardonnay RRV 2017

Immensely concentrated plus exquisitely balanced, this 100% dazzling new boutique Chardonnay reveals a buttered, roasted hazelnut, ripe orange-scented nose, and gorgeous purity and length. Sumptuous notes of fresh lemon, grilled peach and apricot lead to a long finish with a hint of fresh pastry crust. Read Full Review
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Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon NVD 2018

This intensely satisfying new 2018 Cabernet discovery entices from the first sip with rich fruit and luxurious Lindt milk chocolate flavors at its core. Those are melded with silky smooth tannins for a supremely impressive wine experience now through the next decade. When sampling, one member of our panel exclaimed ‘I just LOVE this’! This... Read Full Review
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Arista Pinot Noir RRV 2017

This is a majestic experience that silky-smooth Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The alluring bouquet displays aromas of violets, creme de cassis, cherries, and spice box. This exquisite example of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir boasts waves of dark berries, black plum, dried tea leaves, cranberry, hints of creamy oak and then culminates in... Read Full Review