548 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 96
96 Points

Arietta Merlot Napa 2011

Complex aromas of plum, black stone fruits, and black tea set the stage for this stunner. On the palate the wine is expansive and very serious, well-balanced, giving generous amounts of red berries, cocoa powder, cassis, and spice, and a long, silky finish. Outstanding now, but will continue to evolve for another 10 years. Read Full Review
96 Points

Chateau Boswell Cabernet Sauvignon Tapestry 2007

Features a marvelously smooth texture and well integrated tannins plus classic Napa fruit melded together with polished tannins reminiscent of Bordeaux s best vintages. The chocolate covered black cherry nose leads to a rich dense mid palate with a solid fruit core layered with baker’s chocolate and spice which linger on the palate tempting you... Read Full Review
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Arkenstone Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn. Obsidian 2009

Dark and brooding in the glass, this über-impressive new wine captures your attention immediately. The opening aromatics of spices and dried floral notes give way to black cherry and mocha. Silky tannins on the mid-palate deliver a galaxy of toasted nuts, dry tobacco, vanilla bean, ripe blackberries, dark stone fruits and a hint of allspice.... Read Full Review
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Chateau des Eyrins Margaux 2010

This classic Margaux possesses the beautiful duo of finesse and power that Bordeaux collectors expect from the most highly acclaimed vintages such as this one. complex nose of cherry and floral notes leads the way into a palate that is rich with currant, black cherry, and an underlying elegance synonymous with Bordeaux Left Bank beauties.... Read Full Review
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Ad Vivum Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008

Deep, opaque ruby color with a purple hue. An array of very exotic aromas, including black cherry, spicy plum, super-ripe raspberry, anise and a hint of graphite. Very generous on the palate, with black cherry and raspberry yielding to a bit of cinnamon, espresso and a kiss of sweet French oak. Long and silky, with... Read Full Review
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August West Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard 2012

Aromas of ripe berry and cherry lead to an exotic array of deep, spicy red fruit including cherry compote, framboise, cranberry, and hints of kirsch that are well-balanced within a sensual texture. winner for the conservative price that merits a solid now and should evolve into a 96 point experience over the next 5 years. Read Full Review
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Chateau Peby Faugeres St. Emilion 2004

Dense and powerful, the 2004 Peby is textbook Right Bank Bordeaux. This wine shows plenty of vibrant fruit that is paired with classic Bordeaux terroir. Super fragrant, the palate is dense and chewy, with tons of purple fruit, cut flowers, and blackberry. The finish is long, sumptuous and complex. This thoroughbred shows potential to last... Read Full Review
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Addax Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2010

Classic 96- This is a dazzling, game-changer for Napa Cabernet under $100! Monumental in its grandeur, super-rich, and velvety-textured, this Cabernet launches forth with crushed blueberries and black cherry, this ethereal red floats gracefully across the palate with dark plums and alluring notes of minerals and hints of vanilla cream (from the new French oak... Read Full Review
96 Points

Bacio Divino Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008

The nose bursts with black cherries, sweet oak and exotic spices leading to a palate that’s full, rich, complex and full of more cherries, chocolate ganache typical of To Kalon, cigar box, leather, cedar and acacia flowers. Extremely focused, with a supple, round mouthfeel and sweet tannins, this way over-delivers considering its Grand Cru fruit. Read Full Review