96 Points

Beau Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon Juliet 2008

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it exhibits a dark ruby/purple color in addition to abundant amounts of creme de cassis and floral characteristics, with black fruits, cherry, cocoa, tobacco box, full-bodied power, supple tannins, a layered mouthfeel, and a long, savory finish. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 15+ years. Read Full Review
94 Points

Baxter Pinot Noir Toulouse Vineyard 2006

Classic Anderson Valley, this full-bodied pinot is full of dark-flavored beauties as well as light red fruits like strawberry and cherry. Has some floral aromatics as well as vanilla. complex pinot with great balance and sweet tannins with a finish that goes on and on. Don’t miss. Read Full Review
95 Points

Barrua Red Isola Dei Nuraghi 2009

Opens with tons of blackberry, kirsch and plum that leads to a palate that combines nice softness with brilliant acidity, pushing through to a deep, extremely clean finish over a creamy, mouthfilling tannins that add support, with layers of sweet fruit, spice and light oak notes filling in the long, savory finish. An uniquely elegant... Read Full Review
94 Points

Barrua Red Isola Dei Nuraghi 2007

Opens with tons of raspberry, kirsch and blackberry that leads to a palate that combines nice softness with brilliant acidity, pushing through to a deep, extremely clean finish over a creamy, mouthfilling tannins that add support, with layers of sweet fruit, spice and light oak notes filling in the long, savory finish. An uniquely elegant... Read Full Review
97 Points

Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blanc Champagne

Gorgeous aromatics of citrus, almonds and dried apricots gush out of the glass leading to exotic notes of hazelnuts, buttery brioche and crème brulee on the palate. Incredible richness and finesse remains fresh and lively with bright citrus notes and white peaches. Finely chiseled bubbles give a creamy texture, elegant and distinguished. A true class... Read Full Review
94 Points

Barnett Pinot Noir Viento Valle 2007

Rich and full-bodied, with complex, concentrated wild berry and blackberry fruit that’s focused, with hints of sage and espresso, ending with ripe, integrated tannins and a long finish. Drink now through 2014. Boutique production less than 500 cases. Read Full Review
94 Points

Barbour Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2005

Impeccably well balanced and pure, it offers elegant, sweet black currant and dark blackberry fruit tightly interwoven with cedar, vanillin, and a hint of melted licorice notes. This beautifully proportioned Cabernet is very finely tuned. Today, this wine is wound up tight, reminiscent of a elegant Bordeaux (actually reminds me of the first time tasted... Read Full Review
98 Points

Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2010

Displays a near-perfect combination of power and finesse that promises to deliver hedonistic enjoyment now + soar to great heights over the next 7 – 10 years . We sampled this wine from the bottle once upon opening and once after leaving it open for several hours. Out of the shoot, the 2010 Barbour is... Read Full Review
98 Points

Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2009

Deep and saturated garnet colored, with a bouquet of berries and bittersweet chocolate that leads to a juicy palate loaded with blackberries, raspberries, cocoa, cassis, caramel, dark plums, gorgeous minerals and floral notes. Intensely concentrated with it’s trademark silky texture, it has a seductive sweetness that finishes with soft, finely polished tannins. Decant if enjoying... Read Full Review
94 Points

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Riserva 2007

Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness. Read Full Review