97 Points

Two Hands Shiraz Ares 2018

An unapologetically fun, voluptuous wine bursting with blueberry cream, tart red and blue berries, and a bold streak of acidity that keeps all its richness in check. Notes of caramel, coffee, toffee, and a touch of salinity add layers of indulgence, but this isn’t a brooding or contemplative Shiraz, it’s all about pleasure and presence.... Read Full Review
96 Points

HdV Pinot Noir Ygnacia 2022

Offers a moody, quietly compelling expression of the variety, with a creamy, velvety texture that gains momentum as it unfolds. While the front palate is reserved, the mid-palate channels a distinctly Burgundian elegance showcasing darker red fruits, subtle sour cherry, and a savory mix of herbs and spice. It’s not overly complex, but its brooding... Read Full Review
98+ Points

Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa Valley 2022

A voluptuous and expressive showstopper with a bouquet of gardenia, grilled pineapple, and fresh coconut that flows seamlessly into the creamy, layered mid-palate. Classic yet indulgent, it balances butter, oak, and citrus with precision, delivering notes of brioche, lemon curd, and lightly toasted almonds and macadamia nuts. Hints of savory popcorn and vanilla bring a... Read Full Review
98 Points

Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019

A thrilling, tightly wound wine brimming with potential. Currently reserved but already showing impeccable balance, it layers bright black cherry, baking spice, leather, and bay leaf with a hint of pine. The structure is firm, the finish grippy, and the overall impression one of luxurious restraint. While it offers flashes of brilliance now, its true... Read Full Review
98 Points

Gaja Barolo Conteisa 2019

The 2019 Gaja Barolo Conteisa opens with a piercingly pure nose of mentholatum, camphor, and eucalyptus, layered with strawberry, rose, and dried apricot. Intensely aromatic, it hints at dried flowers, incense, allspice, and leather. On the palate, it’s finely poised with a Lafite-like sense of balance: silky yet structured, with chewy, tea-like tannins and a... Read Full Review
100 Points

To-Kalon Vineyard Co Cabernet Sauvignon Highest Beauty 2021

The 2021 Highest Beauty is the best vintage yet of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from this special site. Dense, chewy and magnificently-layered, it features dark berry flavors and captivating mineral and tobacco notes. At first, I found it very intellectual and serious, but as it opened up it became more playful and downright exuberant with... Read Full Review
97 Points

Dehlinger Altamonte Pinot Noir RRV 2020

A classic expression of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir that begins with appealing fragrances of potpourri, bright red fruit and black cherry. Clean and deep on the palate with fruit and oak in perfect harmony – this is almost too easy to drink. Everything we love about Russian River fruit is here in abundance. Wonderful... Read Full Review
97 Points

Canalicchio Brunello di Montalcino 2020

An outrageously good time in a glass. Bursting with bold, juicy black cherry, tangy blood orange, and ripe raspberries up front, then deepening into savory waves of leather, salt, and spice. It’s surprisingly approachable for such a structured wine, with rich, polished tannins that coat the palate without overwhelming it. The body is full and... Read Full Review
97 Points

Domaine François Millet les Grands Poisots Volnay 2022

Right from the start, this beauty reveals itself as a fuller-bodied crowd-pleaser that is already approachable and fruit-forward. Seductive flavors of bold black cherry and blood orange are cradled in the satisfyingly polished texture. The foreground flavors are framed by ample spice and mineral that give the wine dimension and make the mouth water. A... Read Full Review