The new Nine Suns 2018 delivers a massively impressive experience, on par with many of the well-established Cult Cabernet we judge. Just a mere youth, this new release is tightly wound with a luxuriously smooth blend of bold and rich dark fruit + delightfully fresh tannins that provide sublime enjoyment now and bodes well for...
Read Full Review →
Offers a luxuriously rich and velvety texture plus an array of gorgeous dark fruit flavors. We are particularly impressed by the approach-ability at such a young stage. The dense tannins remind me of plush cashmere in a glass and lead to full-throttle fruit notes of fresh figs, blackberry compote, and Toblerone chocolate combined with espresso on the blissful...
Read Full Review →
It doesn’t get any better than the 2018 Levy & McClellan Reserve, a majestic beauty well on the way to perfection. An utterly vivid, breathtaking wine, this vintage is built like a thoroughbred with immaculate balance and overall sense of harmony that may be savored tonight (decanting recommended prior to 2025) or anytime over the...
Read Full Review →
Pinot fans rejoice! This sumptuous Pinot Noir neighbors the Marcassin vineyard on the Sonoma Coast, and the breathtaking quality shines through after a few years of bottle age. Ripe boysenberry, red cherry and raspberry coulis are woven seamlessly with spicy ginger, sarsaparilla, and vanilla. Rich and mouth-filling, red and black fruits and black tea tannins...
Read Full Review →
Once again, this rare gem is one of America’s most elegant and refreshing collector-level Sauvignon Blanc; a guaranteed thriller! The luxurious 2021 Asatsuyu is remarkably fragrant from the alluring bouquet (fresh gardenias and honeysuckle) straight on through to the scintillating finish. A plethora of energetic grapefruit, Asian pear, lemongrass and white peach on the palate....
Read Full Review →
This liquid gold Addax Chardonnay AK (Owner’s Reserve) 2019 is ULTRA Big & Buttery yet simultaneously gloriously refreshing thanks to the overall balance of bright fruit. Enchanting notes of vanilla cream (from the new French oak barrel) and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the palate intertwined with ripe peaches, pineapple, minerals, lemon oil, and honeysuckle on the...
Read Full Review →
This is yet another intensely delicious, refreshing, and particularly satisfying vintage of this personal favorite. The core features the same ultra-rich texture and exotic fruit flavors I adore such as key lime tart, caramelized grapefruit slices, and honey crisp apples plus hits of ginger on the finish. Compared to recent vintages, this edition is particularly...
Read Full Review →
This new release is a truly awe-inspiring red wine reminiscent of the finest releases by Turley or even Vineyard 29. The bouquet features a dazzling array of brilliant blueberry jam, cherries, pomegranate, and strawberry cream and the flavors explode with a galaxy of exotic spices, figs, vanilla, and hints of mint on the finish. This...
Read Full Review →
The recently released Marcassin 2015 is already a profoundly delicious tour-de-force and promises fireworks on the palate for the lucky few that experience this coveted Pinot Noir. The attention-grabbing bouquet boasts scents of raspberries, rose petals and peonies mingled with hints of cinnamon. Captivating in its balance and complexity straight out of the gate, this...
Read Full Review →
This monumental new discovery approaches Chardonnay nirvana for collectors that adore the richest California classics such as Marcassin, Peter Michael, and Aubert. Velvety smooth on the palate, this 2017 Boars View Chardonnay delivers lavish amounts of tropical fruit plus mouth-watering notes of butterscotch pudding, macadamia nuts and toasted vanilla oak. The voluptuous finish dazzles with...
Read Full Review →