2016

There are deeply ripe, dark-berry and plum aromas here with a rich, floral edge, too. The palate has a plush array of ripe, dark-berry and plum flavors with silky, rich...

This is a dark and intensely brooding wine, 100% varietal, from fruit grown near Howell Mountain. Smoke, char, bark and densely packed tannin wrap around baked plum, graphite and earthy...

Offers spice, elegant white peach, nectarine and floral scents, ending long, clean and pure.\n \n Producer Information\n John Buehler, Sr. and his son, John, began the renovation of the property...

A dense and concentrated cabernet with aromas and flavors of confectionary blackberry and stewed cassis. The lush fruit is brought into balance by high tone herbal aromatics of mint, sage,...

It presents itself with great elegance and charm with precise aromas, imposing but very fine tannins and great length. \n \n Producer Information \n Buttonwood Farm is a small gem...

Made from the varieties Touriga Nacional and Castelão, this wine has been aged for 9 months in French oak enhancing its intensity and complexity. \n The wine has a defined...

Fragrant and juicy in the matrix shows notes of geraniums, red plums and strawberries. Medium-full body, soft tannins in the extraction well blended into the wine and a brilliant finish....

This alluring wine offers lovely aromatics, soft, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. On the palate, layers of Bing cherry, wild strawberry and sassafras are underscored by hints of white pepper...

Dark ruby red. On the nose breath of light strawberry, then ripe cherries and forest berries, shows nuances of pomegranate and dried rose leaf. On the palate juicy and clear,...

The Camigliano 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gualto shows increased precision and sharper lines compared to the 2017 wines reviewed here. This wine also reveals a more vibrant and intact...

Campo Viejo has a long history that dates back to the Roman Empire. However, it has been only in the last century that their name became synonymous with Rioja wines....

Intense ruby red, verging on garnet with complex notes of ripe blackberries, blueberries, mellow spices, myrtle, tobacco and chocolate. \n \n Producer Information \n Cantina Santadi (also known as Cantina...

Very intense and elegant ruby red color; broad and complex fruity fragrance with hints of plum, cherry jam and tobacco, slightly spicy; a full-bodied wine, smooth and rich in tannins,...

The Capanna Farm, owned by the Cencioni family since 1957, is situated in the Montosoli area, to the north of Montalcino. It was founded by Giuseppe Cencioni and, helped by...

Ruby, tending towards garnet with age. Penetrating on the nose with ample and very complex nose with echoes of wild berry fruit. Dry, warm, solid, harmonious, combining delicacy and austerity,...

Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa is a ruby, tending towards garnet with age. Penetrating, ample, and extremely complex, with wild berry fruit, spice, and vanilla.\n Producer Information\n Società Agricola...

Enticing notes of pencil shavings and sweet spice are front and center on the nose, with additional aromas of baked apple, pressed yellow flowers and orange oil. The palate shows...

Cardinale Estate is a premium-wine producer located in the Oakville sub-region of Napa Valley. The estate is most famous for its proprietary red wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and...

This ruby-colored wine has aromas of cherry, dark chocolate and freshly ground espresso. It is bright in the mouth, with flavors of pomegranate, strawberry, white chocolate and orange zest, with...

The Casalforte Amarone Riserva DOCG 2016 is a full-bodied red wine from the Veneto region of Italy. It is made from a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes that...

Lots of plum and dark-berry character with citrus, cedar and sandalwood. Very pure sangiovese. Full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and cool, vivid fruit at the finish. Some mineral, tar and...

Cool and perfumed 2016 Brunello with black cherries, flowers and crushed stones. Medium to full body with firm, chewy tannins, yet polished and very silky. Mineral and seaweed undertones. Just...

Aromas of black cherries, berries and sandalwood. Floral. Medium to full body with firm and polished tannins that are still chewy. But with some time, they will soften and come...

This is a very subtly played Chianti Classico Riserva that opens to reveal brambleberries, dried orange peel, vanilla, tobacco, cedar, spice box and grilled meats. Very structured on the palate...

Medium garnet in color with reddish-brown reflections, intense aromas of black cherries, dried roses, licorice, and potpourri pour out of the glass. The aging regime on this wine has made...

The Castello Di Querceto Colli Della Toscana Centrale Rosso Il Sole Di Alessandro 2016 is a red wine from the Tuscany region of Italy. It is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon...

Characterized by mild winter and spring with higher-than-average minimum temperatures. This led to a slight advance in budding and a beautiful vegetative expression of the vines. The summer was cool...

Tasty cinnamon, nutmeg and red-cherry flavors get plenty of uplift from zingy acidity, so the balance is great and the finish lingers.\n \n Producer Information\n Castle Rock Winery is a...

Full, shimmering ruby. A highly perfumed, complex bouquet evokes mineral-accented red and dark berry preserves, potpourri and exotic spices, plus a subtle vanilla nuance and a smoky flourish in the...

Clear ruby core. Finely marked nose of fresh truffles, plums and raspberries. Shows fine-meshed, very polished tannins, generous fruit, fine texture and a very long finish.\n \n Producer Information\n Ceretto...

The resulting wine has an ever-growing list of aromas, from raspberry and sage, to cardamom, orange peel, cedar, black licorice, and newly tanned leather. The longer the wine sits in...

The blue fruit and dark berry aromas are so attractive and catching. Black licorice and blackberry notes. Full body, chewy yet polished tannins. I like the way the wine rolls...

This is really excellent with a plush, yet reserved nature to it. offering red fruit, spices and walnuts. Medium to full body and a flavorful finish. Stones and cloves at...

This is a rich, perfumed wine, with dense tannins and intense layers of black plum and spice. The palate is firmly built yet broadened out by plump dark-fruit tones and...

Batailley is a classic and very typical Pauillac, with cassis and currant flavors and a very firm structure. Dark ruby/purple in appearance Chateau Batailley strikes the nose with classic aromas...

Dark, ruby red in appearance, Chateau Beau-Site displays aromas of tobacco leaf, leather and blackcurrant on the nose. The palate is savory and herbal with an earthy minerality and hints...

Chateau Belair-Monange traces its origins back to Roman times. Situated at the highest point of Saint-emilion’s famed limestone plateau, it has long been considered one of the region’s very best...

Juicy, sweet, fresh and stony, the lively, ripe, red berries taste as if they were crushed and drizzled over rocks and stones. Add in some licorice, touch of smoke, silky...

This unique soil and microclimate are reflected in the wine's personality. Cantemerle has a brilliant color, a powerful bouquet, and a soft, lively flavor. It is rare to find such...

The vineyards of Chateau de Lascaux have been in the family for thirteen generations. The name of the domaine, “Lascaux” comes from a limestone specific to the domaine’s vineyard sites....