This is a commanding and powerful wine, bursting with intense layers of dark fruit, cassis, and violets wrapped in graphite, espresso, and dark cocoa. The palate is bold and structured, with chewy, gripping tannins that call for a hearty steak today but promise even greater refinement after a few years in the cellar. Despite its... Read Full Review →

This tour-de-force is at it again, delivering an ultra-smooth texture with velvety rich tannins. Lavish black and blue fruit flavors introduce a plethora of deeply satisfying layers. The astounding finish includes alluring notes of vanilla cream, graham cracker, and milk chocolate covered espresso beans. Truly a doppelganger for the best 100 Acre vintages. Read Full Review →

Deep, dense and unapologetically dark, the new vintage of Dark Matter Cabernet once again proves Howell Mountain is in a league of its own. Structured and cellar-worthy, yet already remarkably expressive, this is mountain Cabernet with both muscle and polish. The texture is captivating with a velvet-lined grip that glides seamlessly across the palate. Layers... Read Full Review →

This nectar ranks atop our short list of the best Sauvignon Blanc we’ve judged (ever) and must be tasted to believe the harmonious blend of ultra-fresh citrus fruit across a sumptuous and silky texture. Ethereal aromas of lemon meringue pies and honeysuckle lead to delightful notes of caramelized grapefruit slices, crème Brule, vanilla pudding, and... Read Full Review →

Once again, this magical elixir tops our list of America’s most refreshing white wine (& finest Sauvignon Blanc on the planet) and must be tasted to believe the gloriously balanced blend of ultra-fresh citrus fruit across a sumptuous and silky texture. An alluring bouquet of star jasmine and honeysuckle leads to delightful notes of key... Read Full Review →

A truly vibrant white wine, delivering a refreshing fireworks show of exuberant flavors. The bouquet is immediately captivating with sea-breeze minerality wrapped around honeysuckle, lemon zest, and golden delicious apple, with tangy flintiness that snaps the wine into focus. On the palate, there is striking depth here—lime oils, crushed herbs, white flowers, and a faintly... Read Full Review →

This exceptionally smooth (like cashmere!) effort features similar flavors as noted above but even more lavish dark fruit and perfectly balanced tannins to create a Cabernet built like a skyscraper and equally age-worthy. The distinguished finish lasts a full minute with savory notes of Valrhona chocolate and truffles. This has cult written all over it!.... Read Full Review →

Monumentally delicious with a sense of luxurious style, this is a stunning new Napa discovery! Showcasing Napa’s celebrated 2021 Napa vintage, this virtually flawless Cabernet blend dazzles from the start with a velvety-rich texture and scents of dark cocoa. The palate of this majestic beauty boasts notes of exotic spices and truffles intermingled with deeply... Read Full Review →

This new boutique Cabernet from the most coveted source in America is immensely satisfying! Similar to other top tier Cabernet from Napa’s acclaimed 2018 vintage, this release boasts a cashmere-like texture and depth of glorious flavors tightly packed now and promising to age gracefully for at least a decade. This new discovery reminds me of... Read Full Review →

Our tasting panel literally erupted with jubilation (!) when we initially sampled The 2017 Kenzo Murasaki, a modern-day classic in the making! Sophisticated and powerful, this oh-so velvety smooth, Bordeaux blend offers up a charming bouquet of red currant, black plum, allspice, and cedar. This delivers a graceful expression of opulent dark fruit richness, hints... Read Full Review →