Bacigalupi Chardonnay RRV Estate 2022 97 Points
Bacigalupi 2022 Russian River

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...
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Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2019 97+ Points
Vine Hill Ranch 2019 Napa Valley

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...
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Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2022 97 Points
Vine Hill Ranch 2022 Napa Valley

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.
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Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2021 97 Points
Vine Hill Ranch 2021 Napa Valley

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.
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Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2023 97 Points
Vine Hill Ranch 2023 Napa Valley

Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2023

Beautifully balanced and impeccably integrated, this compelling new release marries velvety richness with a polished, high-end sensibility that tastes far above its astonishing price point (compared to its famed Napa neighbors). The bouquet is immediately seductive with ethereal dark fruit, baking spice, dried flowers, and a hint of savory herbs, while the palate delivers smooth...
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97 Points
Barbour Vineyards 2015 Napa Valley

Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2015

This new 2015 Barbour is an opulent thrill ride that offers a glorious crescendo of sumptuous fruit, harmonious balance and profound depth of flavor. Deliciously ripe black cherries, blackberry compote, toasted pecan and sage. Expansive on the palate with silky smooth tannins, it shows waves of fresh red and black fruit, and semi-sweet cocoa, culminating...
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97 Points
Barbour Vineyards 2017 Napa Valley

Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2017

Once again, this new vintage of Barbour {2017} epitomizes everything we love about Napa’s finest boutique Cabernet, including sumptuous dark fruit (black cherries, blackberry compote, plums) combine with notes of creamy oak, walnuts, dark cocoa and savory herbs that crescendo on the deftly balanced finish. As always, Barbour delivers supreme satisfaction now (decanting recommended) and...
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97 Points
Barbour Vineyards 2016 Napa Valley

Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016

Similar to many of Napa’s top tier 2016 Cabernets, this new 2016 Barbour delivers supreme satisfaction now (decanting recommended) and monumental potential for long-term enjoyment thanks to velvety smooth tannins. Deliciously balanced dark fruit (black cherries, blackberry compote) combine with notes of toasted pecan, dark cocoa and sage culminating in a captivating finish.. Remarkably distinguished...
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97 Points
Barbour Vineyards 2018 Napa Valley

Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2018

We have now enjoyed sampling Barbour Cabernet for over a decade now and can assure readers that this new 2018 is one of the very best yet, reminiscent of favorites from 2013 and 2010. This upcoming release boasts a plethora of tantalizing flavors such as dark fruit (black cherries, blackberry compote, plums) combined with notes...
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Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Belle Soeurs 2019 97 Points
Beau Freres 2019 Oregon

Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Belle Soeurs 2019

This delightfully bright Pinot launches forth with lavish aromas and notes of ripe blue fruit, black raspberries, baking spices, roses and a dusting of cocoa powder. An interplay of vibrancy and fine tannins lend focus to a luxuriously silky palate, with pomegranate and graham cracker nuances building texture and length onto a finish with black...
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