458 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Napa
California Wine Advisors
93 Points

Bure Chardonnay Blend Malena 2009

Packed with tropical fruit and an elegantly glossy texture, this Bordeaux-inspired white wine blend departs boldly from all expectations and delivers a rich, fruit-driven experience that will undoubtedly thrill California Chardonnay lovers that often crave something a little different.

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Cenay Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2006
94 Points

Cenay Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2006

Intoxicating aromas of ripe blueberries, hints of espresso and white pepper lead to a deeply colored wine loaded with cocoa, toffee and rich round dark fruit flavors with polished tannins and impeccable balance.

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Ad Vivum Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2009
97 Points

Ad Vivum Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2009

Very opaque, with a deep ruby color and purple tinge. Layered aromas include generous cassis, super-ripe raspberry and black licorice, with notes of graphite and anise. These aromas are echoed on the wine’s voluptuous palate. The wine coats the mouth with ripe, silky tannins, and hints of clove and pain grillé from well-integrated French oak...

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Arietta Merlot Napa 2011
96 Points

Arietta Merlot Napa 2011

Complex aromas of plum, black stone fruits, and black tea set the stage for this stunner. On the palate the wine is expansive and very serious, well-balanced, giving generous amounts of red berries, cocoa powder, cassis, and spice, and a long, silky finish. Outstanding now, but will continue to evolve for another 10 years.

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Bevan Propietary Red Oakville EE 2010
97 Points

Bevan Propietary Red Oakville EE 2010

With such prestigious neighbors as Rudd and Gargiulo, it is no wonder that this fruit is destined for greatness. With notes of cut flowers, black cherries and cassis exploding from the glass, sumptuous fruit and complex notes of espresso, clove, and graphite coat the palate. This is delicious now, but will easily cellar well over...

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C Beck Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008
95 Points

C Beck Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008

Gorgeous nose of ripe black cherry with hints of sweet vanilla. On the palate it’s soft and luscious with flavors of dark plum and blackberry, with notes of cocoa and espresso, finishing with soft supple tannins.

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Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Napa 2009
97 Points

Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Napa 2009

Intense, with a concentration and complexity integral to Pritchard Hill this dark and incredibly saturated color previews the intense aromas of baked blackberry, dark cherry, crème de cassis, plum and anise that are to come. Layered, rich and sophisticated, with notes of espresso, dark chocolate and toasted oak, it supports beautiful ripe fruit and spice...

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