126 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 94
Barrua Red Isola Dei Nuraghi 2007
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...

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Calluna Propriatary Red Chalk Hill CVC 2009
94 Points

Calluna Propriatary Red Chalk Hill CVC 2009

Big fruit, chewy tannins, and a long finish. Its core of red and black fruits, anise, and mineral is carried along by a classic old world structure lending both depth and complexity. The fruit flavors are focused and pure, and are enhanced by a subtle oak treatment. Full bodied and extracted, this wine can be...

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Corte Riva Zinfandel Calistoga 2006
94 Points

Corte Riva Zinfandel Calistoga 2006

Intoxicating aromas of strawberry, cherry jam, rose petals, and blueberry are found in this impeccably well made Zin. Medium to full-body, with rich blueberry liqueur, soft vanilla cream and silky smooth tannins on the long and layered finish. Almost too easy to drink!

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Alysian Pinot Noir Hallberg Vyd RRV 2007
94 Points

Alysian Pinot Noir Hallberg Vyd RRV 2007

Deep, succulent blackberry-blueberry aromas lead to rich and expansive dark-fruit flavors, which are framed by lavish oak and medium- firm tannins. Though this wine never strays from its varietal identity, it displays a bit more extract and substance than is typical. Though incredibly generous in its depth and flavor, it is the structure of this...

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Baxter Pinot Noir Toulouse Vineyard 2006
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.

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Carne Humana Napa Valley Blend 2010
94 Points

Carne Humana Napa Valley Blend 2010

This deliciously unique blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and a dash of Charbono, Petite Sirah, and Petit Verdot delivers an impressive experience that defies the relatively low price (compared to similarly high quality blends). This new discovery delivers the intoxicating personality of a big Zin combined with the complexity of a serious Cabernet; ideal...

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CrU Chardonnay Arroyo Seco 2010
94 Points

CrU Chardonnay Arroyo Seco 2010

Intense notes of green apple, nectarine, and jasmine are typical of this vineyard. Rich toastiness in the background aromatics gives way to crème brulee, nectarine, white peach, pineapple, and guava on the palate with butteriness and caramel on the finish. This wine just gets better and better and is guaranteed to thrill for the next...

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Amalie Robert Pinot Noir Oregon 2006
94 Points

Amalie Robert Pinot Noir Oregon 2006

Aromas of crushed wild raspberries, rose petals and nutmeg introduce a palate rich with cherries and strawberries. The core of sweet fruit and underbrush is punctuated with dried lavender and cocoa. Super silky texture and velvety tannins round out an exceptionally juicy pinot.

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Beau Vigne Chardonnay Persuasion 2008
94 Points

Beau Vigne Chardonnay Persuasion 2008

Big and luscious, Persuasion offers a nose of honey, melon, hints of lavender. On the palate savor orange marmalade, pears, and beautiful tropical notes of mango, papaya, and peaches with a long bright and clear finish. real Russian River Valley stunner. No virus found in this incoming message.

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Cellole Chianti Classico Riserva Tuscany 2007
94 Points

Cellole Chianti Classico Riserva Tuscany 2007

Staggering in its richness and opulence, yet there is plenty of minerality, freshness and gorgeous inner perfume. Loaded with currant and blackberry, with hints of flowers and spices. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, caressing finish. Well-crafted with a fabulous overall balance.

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