It’s hard to imagine a more awe-inspiring, bold and promising young Brunello than the 2013 Casanova di Neri Cerretalto. Dazzling from the start with aromas and then subsequent flavors of crushed berries, fresh espresso beans, and Valrhona chocolate that follow effortlessly to the palate. Full-bodied, with chewy yet velvety tannins and an obsession-inducing finish that... Read Full Review →

The 2021 Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet is rich, smooth, and deeply expressive. Aromas of stewed plums, ripe figs, blackberry, cedar, and tobacco lead into a palate packed with dark cocoa, cassis, leather, and espresso. The texture is silky but structured, with chewy, tangy tannins that give the wine great grip and balance. Full-bodied and concentrated,... Read Full Review →

This is California Chardonnay at its best! With just a few years of cellar time, the 2017 Chateau Boswell Ritchie is now even more ultra-rich and opulent, yet gloriously refreshing with dazzling bright fruit. The introduction features a symphony of fresh fruit flavors balanced by a sense of harmony and class only found in California’s... Read Full Review →

We first sampled this bottle direct from the Chateau’s cellar during our visit 4 years ago. I immediately recognized this specific vintage as a truly magical wine experience that is a guaranteed thriller for all Napa Cabernet fans. The voluptuous nature of this ripe vintage reminds me of some of Napa’s pricier ‘Cult’ Cabernets with... Read Full Review →

A glorious, tightly wound Cabernet that with layers of structure and depth. Firm, brawny tannins frame a core of cassis and dark red fruits, layered with graphite, cigar box, and baker’s chocolate. There’s a polished richness here with an almost a creamy, cacao-laced mid-palate that balances its formidable grip. Hints of cinnamon and spice emerge... Read Full Review →