559 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 97
97 Points

Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon NVD 2021

This distinguished new Cabernet discovery impresses from the first sip with rich fruit and luxurious Toblerone milk chocolate flavors at its core. Those are melded with silky smooth tannins and bold blue fruit for a tantalizing experience now through the next decade. When sampling, one member of our panel exclaimed ‘this is Fun’! This gem... Read Full Review
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Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon NVD 2022

The 2022 Arkenstone NVD Cabernet opens with a gorgeous wave of rich dark fruit, layering blackberries, dark cherry, and fig preserves. On the palate, it’s sumptuous and beautifully proportioned with a seamless interplay of ripe fruit, fine structure, and lively acidity. The texture is luxuriously mouth-filling, carrying notes of strawberry jam and dark cherry across... Read Full Review
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Arkenstone Sauvignon Blanc Howell Mtn. 2016

An ultra-expressive wine that delights with power and elegance. The bouquet is dominated by dazzling aromas of melon, lemon oil, grapefruit pith and passion fruit. The palate is impeccably balanced and showcases intense flavors of guava, lemon citrus, hibiscus, and a steely mineral backbone. There’s so much to love here, a refreshing thriller you’ll find... Read Full Review
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Arnaud Mortet Gevrey Chambertin Ma Cuvee 2018

This deeply satisfying, silky smooth new release showcases the superb quality of dark red fruit from the 2018 vintage in Burgundy. The velvety texture delivers thrills from start to the creamy rich finish. Aromas of Violets and Lilies capture your attention and lead to bold and racy red fruit (pomegranate and strawberry) notes deftly balanced... Read Full Review
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Avril Clos des Papes CdP Blanc 2015

Captivating bouquet of gardenia, jasmine and New Orleans beignets with powdered sugar. An oh-so voluptuous texture plus bold and vibrant notes of fresh melon, citrus and caramelized fruits (peach and apricot) combine for a dazzling experience. The finish connotes hints of toffee and candied ginger. Enjoy now through 2015+. Read Full Review
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Bacigalupi Chardonnay RRV Estate 2019

An absolutely majestic new white wine from one of our favorite boutique vintners dazzled us again with their new 2019 release! The gloriously smooth texture leads to an array of gorgeous fruit flavors including fresh peaches, honey crisp apples, and hints of roasted almonds that culminate with creamy oak on the finish. Bottomline is this... Read Full Review
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Bacigalupi Chardonnay RRV Estate 2022

Welcoming notes of stone fruit, lemon meringue and orange peel lead to a generously round and voluptuous mouthfeel. Pleasant citrus and ginger notes provide balance to the ample richness and concentration of the fruit. Enough oak for lovers of classic California Chardonnay, but it is in its place and not overpowering the exquisitely ripe Russian... Read Full Review
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Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2019

This newcomer is polished and elegant and wears its impressive pedigree on its sleeve. Dark fruit, baking spices and dried flowers on the nose are followed by ripe blackberry, cherry and plum on the palate. Finely textured and sleek, this is a stylish effort that will turn the heads of everyone lucky enough to find... Read Full Review
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Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2022

This flashy new release features alluring dark fruit, baking spices and dried flowers on the bouquet followed by ripe blackberry, cherry and plum on the palate. Finely textured and silky, this is a stylish effort that will impress everyone lucky enough to find a bottle. Enjoy now (after decanting) through 2030. Read Full Review
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Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2021

Alluring on the bouquet with waves of ripe blackberry, fresh cut flowers, leather and fragrant mixed herbs. The elegant texture impresses immediately with a luxurious silkiness delivering flavors of ripe dark berries, plum and current. Long, clean finish will leave you wanting the next sip. Very impressive. Read Full Review