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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Oyster Ridge Red 2013	Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	The 2013 Oyster Ridge bursts out of the glass with aromas of plum, blackberry, lavender, black olive, and sarsaparilla. The mouthfeel is broad and viscous, cascading across the palate with, layers of boysenberry, black cherry, vanilla cream and polished oak. Trailing notes of caramel, graphite, and spice emerge on a long, pure finish. Through the end, the wine is impeccably balanced, with ample juiciness and intensity harnessed by its elegant structure. This wine will generously evolve in the bottle for years to come.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Oyster Ridge Red 2014	Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	91	The aroma profile of the 2014 Oyster Ridge is remarkably complex, offering notes of vanilla, boysenberry, crème de cassis, leather, lavender and graphite. On the palate, a massive texture unfolds with seamless flavors of black cherry, blackberry, dried plum, caramel, dusty cedar and espresso bean. The mouthfeel is broad and plush, framed by luscious accents of new oak. Lively acidity and long tannins converge with impeccable balance on a sleek, structured finish. This wine will generously evolve in the bottle for years to come.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2009	Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	The 2009 Renegade opens with generous aromas of red fruits with accents of boysenberry, coffee and tobacco. Bold, brambly flavors of black cherry, plum and cassis anticipate notes of cocoa and vanilla bean. A Syrah-inspired meatiness envelops the palate, while juicy acidity and smooth tannins are seamlessly integrated into a long, balanced finish.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2011	Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	91	The 2011 Renegade opens with extravagant aromas of black fruit, blueberry, vanilla bean and smoked bacon. Flavors of black cherry, black currant and wild raspberry cascade along a plush, mouthfilling texture along with trailing notes of cola, spice and toasty oak. Power yields to elegance on the finish, with clean structure and smooth tannins leading the way.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2012	Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	The 2012 Renegade offers lavish black fruit aromas with notes of wet stone and savory smokiness. A juicy, mouth-filling texture delivers robust flavors of plum, cassis and boysenberry with hints of cocoa and white pepper. Power yields to elegance on the finish, concluding with fine tannins and focused structure.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2013	Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	The 2013 Renegade is loaded with heady aromas of boysenberry, blueberry, violets, tobacco and roast coffee. Luscious flavors of blackberry, cola and vanilla cream unfold with suggestions of savory smokiness and spice. A mouthfilling texture delivers plump tannins on a bold, lavish finish.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2014	Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	92	The 2014 Renegade offers concentrated red and black fruit aromas with suggestions of cedar, smoked bacon and high-toned oak. The palate is prodigious and intense, packed with velvety layers of boysenberry, black cherry, blueberry and cranberry, with trailing hints of vanilla, caramel, coffee and black pepper. The fruit extends lavishly into the finish, braced by fine, integrated tannins and juicy acidity.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2015	Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	The 2015 Renegade is loaded with deep berry aromas that reveal accents of toasty oak, baking spice, cedar and tobacco. The texture is broad and velvety, offering concentrated flavors of boysenberry, blueberry, black cherry and cocoa that are powerfully framed by savory notes of bacon fat and pepper. Plush tannins and lengthy fruit converge into a smooth, seamless finish.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2016	Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	91	The 2016 Renegade presents heady aromas of plum, cherry, violets, vanilla bean and savory leather with a suggestion of baking spice. Juicy flavors of red and black fruits co-mingle seamlessly across a rich, expansive palate, revealing hints of wildberry jam, sage and cedar. Lively yet integrated acidity lends elegance to this otherwise powerful wine, carrying notes of black pepper into a long, balanced finish.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2017	Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	89	Renegade comes from Ancient Peaks' estate Margarita Vineyard on the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. From missionaries to gunslingers, rough riders to outlaws, a colorful cast of characters has traversed the ranch’s rugged terrain since the 18th century. In that spirit, Ancient Peaks has made an intensely flavored blend that pushes the envelope and resists conformity, adding an adventurous twist to the family of wines. Defiantly bold and daringly elegant—this is Renegade.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Sauvignon Blanc 2017	Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	White Wine	89	The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is bright and beguiling on the nose, offering aromas of jasmine, guava and grapefruit. A clean, quenching texture unfurls with flavors of tropical fruit, honeydew melon, peach and lime peel. A smooth, round finish is enlivened by crisp acidity and lingering mineral notes.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Zinfandel 2013	Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	91	The 2013 Zinfandel presents nuanced aromas of raspberry, blueberry, tobacco and white pepper. The palate is deep and chewy, showing brambly flavors of wild blackberry jam and black cherry with notes of vanilla, caramel and cola. Hints of spice emerge on a finely structured finish.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Zinfandel 2014	Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	The 2014 Zinfandel opens exuberantly with aromas of raspberry, boysenberry, olallieberry pie and high-toned oak. The palate is juicy and jammy with luscious flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and vanilla cream. A dash of black pepper lingers on a clean, composed finish that goes against the grain of more unrestrained Zinfandels.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Zinfandel 2016	Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	The 2016 Zinfandel jumps out of the glass with bold aromas of cherry jam, wild blackberry, violets, kirsch, and toasty oak. A rich, viscous texture is packed with dense flavors of black cherry, boysenberry, cola, and spicy vanilla. Lively notes of black pepper add focus to a smooth, jammy finish.
Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Zinfandel 2018	Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	89	The 2018 Zinfandel presents bright boysenberry aromas with hints of sandalwood and vanilla. A juicy, jammy texture is loaded with generous flavors of wild raspberry, black cherry, plum, mocha and cedar. Spicy black pepper notes join mouthwatering acidity on a beautifully balanced finish.
And Co. The Supernatural Sauvignon Blanc 2009	Hawkes Bay, New Zealand	White Wine	90	The Supernatural 2009 (the name refers to And Co's viticultural practices) is the first release from And Co Ltd. A rich, opulent, aromatic white, The Supernatural is made with grapes sourced exclusively from low-yielding, organically grown estate vineyards planted in 2003 and 2004.
Andeluna Altitud Malbec 2013	Mendoza, Argentina	Red Wine	90	Intense red color with violet hues. Aromas of figs and plums. Notes of vanilla, coffee and chocolate granted by its ageing in French oak barrels. This wine is sweet in the mouth with soft tannins and a long velvety finish.
Andeluna Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005	Chile	Red Wine	89	Full bodied and complex, it exhibits aromas of cherry, dried fruits, sweet pepper, truffles and cedar with marked notes of herbs and spices that combine with flavors of ripe black cherry, dried tomato, tea and coconut with notes of vanilla and sweet spices that complement the sweet, rounded tannins. This exceptional wine has a great fruit concentration and an oustanding finish.
Andeluna Winemaker's Selection Malbec 2006	Argentina	Red Wine	90	"Great color, extraction and overall balance for an under-$15 wine. There's slam-bang dark fruit, good mouthfeel, tightness and serious but controlled tannins. Oak plays its role on the back palate and finish, and in the end the wine is as savory and balanced as it is bold and fruity. Drink now thruogh 2010." 90 Points,
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2002	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	Medium ruby with an attractive edge. Aromas of currants, rose petals, and clove spice, a touch of new leather and dried cherries. The taste ollows the aroma profile with fine, firm tannins. It promises to develop subtle, supple layers. Perhaps the most Bordeaux-like wine we have made.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2003	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	Medium ruby with an attractive edge. Aromas of currants, rose petals, and clove spice, a touch of new leather and dried cherries. The taste follows the aroma profile with fine, firm tannins. It promises to develop subtle, supple layers. Perhaps the most Bordeaux-like wine we have made.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2004	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	"Since 1990, Cabernet Sauvignon has an enviable track record at Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyard. Moreover, they should last for 20-30 or more years. The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a more front end-loaded, fruit-driven effort boasting a dense ruby/purple color as well as an exotic nose of black fruits, soy, toasty oak, truffles, tapenade, and spice box. Fleshy with low acidity and loads of texture and richness, it should drink well for 15-20 years."
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2005	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	96	"The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is showing even better than it did last year, which is not unusual when tasting the wines of Todd Anderson and Mac Sawyer. Dense ruby/purple to the rim, with the classic Pauillac-like nose of creme de cassis, cedar wood, a hint of tobacco leaf, and very subtle smoke, the wine displays charcoal and roasted herbs, full-bodied power, wonderfully sweet tannins, and a long, long finish. This is a 20- to 25-year wine that should just get better and better as it ages, but it is accessible enough to drink now."
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2006	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	Dark ruby red in color. Lots of cassis, leather, cigar box, black pepper, pencil lead, espresso bean, and chocolate on the nose. Rich, mouth-coating black cherry and mineral. A very plush and long aftertaste that has concentrated flavors. Sweet tannins and perfect fruit, oak, and acid balance. Will improve for the next 12-15 years and then hold for 10 years more.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2007	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	Classic Conn Valley bouquet, cassis, cigar box, black pepper and crushed granite. Complex and dense. Full bodied, blackberries, sweet tannins, coffee, chewy and concentrated long finish, lingering aftertaste. Should age effortlessly 20-25 years.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2008	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	98	100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 100% Estate grown.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2012	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	Super ripe red raspberries, cloves, mocha and licorice are some of the many notes that emerge from the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2014	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	A promising nose of blackberry and cassis, licorice, forest floor and earth. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve wine hits the palate with a supple, ripe integrated tannic framework, intense black fruits, full body and a long finish.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2015	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	91	Blend: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2017	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	At its core, the Estate Reserve Cabernet is the foundation of what they produce here. It is from this wine that the higher end Signature and Aurum wines are carved out for special bottlings, and from this wine the non-reserve bottling is removed. It is designed to be derivative of the vineyards’ terroir, balanced and animated, complex, age-worthy and especially satisfying to drink. This is the earth, the weather, the plants and the winemaker in tune, together. No one style or clone or barrel dominates in any way – here is instead a full-on expression of the vineyard, from the creek to the cave.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2001	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	Medium Ruby with an attractive edge. Currants, rose petals, and clove spice, a touch of new leather and dried cherries. Follows the aroma profile with fine, firm tannins. It promises to develop subtle, supple layers. Perhaps the most Bordeaux-like wine we have made.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	Produced by a fine vintage, distinctive vineyard terroir and painstaking selection in the vineyard, winery and blending sessions, this exceptionally dense and highly complex wine exudes opulent aromas of black currant, crushed violets, nutmeg and clove. On the palate, rich flavors of crème de cassis, black fruits, roasted chestnuts and dark chocolate are nuanced with mineral, tobacco and anise notes in the lingering finish.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2006	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	Dark ruby red in color. Lots of cassis, leather, cigar box, black pepper, pencil lead, espresso bean, and chocolate on the nose. Rich, mouth-coating black cherry and mineral. A very plush and long aftertaste that has concentrated flavors. Sweet tannins and perfect fruit, oak, and acid balance. Will improve for the next 12-15 years and then hold for 10 years more.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2007	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	Classic Conn Valley bouquet, cassis, cigar box, black pepper and crushed granite. Complex and dense. Full bodied, blackberries, sweet tannins, coffee, chewy and concentrated long finish, lingering aftertaste. Should age effortlessly 20-25 years.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2008	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	98	100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 100% Estate grown.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2009	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	96	Dense purple with a reddish-purple edge. Red and black currents, violets and other perfumed flowers, all anchored by fantastic loamy earth and concentrated minerals. Medium to full bodied mouth feel with full mouth aftertaste. Powerful concentrated dark berry fruits are elevated by brighter red fruits but then are counterbalanced by earth, leather and graphite like minerals. The fruit and earth components are so tightly woven that once you grasped one element, the wine moves into another.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (375ML half-bottle) 2005	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	96	"The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is showing even better than it did last year, which is not unusual when tasting the wines of Todd Anderson and Mac Sawyer. Dense ruby/purple to the rim, with the classic Pauillac-like nose of creme de cassis, cedar wood, a hint of tobacco leaf, and very subtle smoke, the wine displays charcoal and roasted herbs, full-bodied power, wonderfully sweet tannins, and a long, long finish. This is a 20- to 25-year wine that should just get better and better as it ages, but it is accessible enough to drink now."
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (375ML half-bottle) 2006	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	Dark ruby red in color. Lots of cassis, leather, cigar box, black pepper, pencil lead, espresso bean, and chocolate on the nose. Rich, mouth-coating black cherry and mineral. A very plush and long aftertaste that has concentrated flavors. Sweet tannins and perfect fruit, oak, and acid balance. Will improve for the next 12-15 years and then hold for 10 years more.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (375ML half-bottle) 2007	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	Classic Conn Valley bouquet, cassis, cigar box, black pepper and crushed granite. Complex and dense. Full bodied, blackberries, sweet tannins, coffee, chewy and concentrated long finish, lingering aftertaste. Should age effortlessly 20-25 years.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (375ML half-bottle) 2009	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	96	Dense purple with a reddish-purple edge. Red and black currents, violets and other perfumed flowers, all anchored by fantastic loamy earth and concentrated minerals. Medium to full bodied mouth feel with full mouth aftertaste. Powerful concentrated dark berry fruits are elevated by brighter red fruits but then are counterbalanced by earth, leather and graphite like minerals. The fruit and earth components are so tightly woven that once you grasped one element, the wine moves into another.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2007	Napa Valley, California	White Wine	93	: Light golden straw.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2014	Napa Valley, California	White Wine	90	Bursting with aromas of light pineapple, roasted nuts, ripe green apple, tropical fruit and caramel. Hazelnuts, smoke, roasted nuts, caramel and yellow stone fruits all meld together in Anderson's 2014 Chardonnay. This wine was fermented in French Oak barrels with no ML fermentation and aged sur lie. The result is a classic Burgundian-style Chardonnay. A powerful, deep wine to drink now and over the next few years.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2006	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	The 2006 Eloge's dark plum/ruby color is followed by a sweet kiss of plum, black cherry, earth, licorice, and spice box, a medium to full-bodied wine, abundant tannin, and impressive concentration, purity, and overall complexity. Reasonably evolved, and extremely seductive aromatically, with a slightly structured finish, it can be enjoyed now and over the next 15 years. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2007	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	98	65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 1999	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	92	This wine is a blend of the classic Bordeaux varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. It was aged for 22 months in the caves on the Estate before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2001	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	Spicy Currant, with pepper, sandalwood and cedar aromas. Taste: Big-bodied, full middle, with plum, chocolate-rasberry, a hint of mocha. Well balanced between the forest-oak and acid. The Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petite Verdot, gives this wine a finesse, that allows a long finish and lingering after-taste.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2008	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	91	'Eloge' means 'praiseworthy' in French. In the heart of the Napa Valley, the Anderson family grows the red Bordeaux varietal grapes that are blended in the classic Bordeaux style to produce this 'praiseworthy' wine.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2005	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	96	A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2006	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	The 2006 Eloge's dark plum/ruby color is followed by a sweet kiss of plum, black cherry, earth, licorice, and spice box, a medium to full-bodied wine, abundant tannin, and impressive concentration, purity, and overall complexity. Reasonably evolved, and extremely seductive aromatically, with a slightly structured finish, it can be enjoyed now and over the next 15 years. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2007	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	98	65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2008	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	91	'Eloge' means 'praiseworthy' in French. In the heart of the Napa Valley, the Anderson family grows the red Bordeaux varietal grapes that are blended in the classic Bordeaux style to produce this 'praiseworthy' wine.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2009	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	The 2009 Eloge offers up glorious aromas of cedar or cigar box wood notes, a creme de cassis core of concentrated dark fruits, yet streaks of red currents in the mid-palate, violets, spice and toast from the oak. The compelling aromas are followed by the palate with power and finesse. This polished, yet powerful wine promises to provide thrilling consumption for 30+ years.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge (6.0 Liter Bottle) 2007	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	98	65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Fournier Vineyard Chardonnay 2000	Carneros, California	White Wine	89	The grapes for this wine are grown in the Fournier Vineyard in the Carneros region of the Napa Valley. It was barrel fermented and aged sur lees, with regular stirring, in 100% new French oak. It was racked off the lees after 10 months and returned to the barrels for an additional 5 months of aging before bottling. The wine was not allowed to go through malolactic fermentation, which helps the wine to retain good acidity and natural balance.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1995	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	91	This wine is made from 100% estate grown grapes from the vineyards in Conn Valley. It is a blend of numerous clonal varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, each of which contributes to the character of the wine, with a small percentage of Merlot for added complexity. This vintage was aged for 19 months in small French oak barrels in the caves on the estate prior to blending and bottling.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet 1997	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	90	Meaty and also jammy, with popcorn and cedar aromas. Dry and complex, typical of the winery's style, and mildly astringent. The tannins are starching at this point, but should fade. Given time, the red fruit should emerge and conquer the youthful astringency.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	This wine offers aromas of black fruit and blueberries seasoned with hints of clove and vanilla. On the palate, it has a focused core structure with ample fruit and spice notes. Refreshing acidity brightens the fruit and gives the wine a pure fresh finish.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2013	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	92	A dark, intense wine. The aromatics on the 2013 Right Bank pop out of the glass with the perfume of blue violets & roses, bright red currants and fresh red raspberry compote, menthol, spices that include clove, anise, and allspice. The 2013 Right Bank offers good energy, with plenty of richness throughout. Mocha, espresso, black cherry, and spice. Much more approachable than the 2012 upon release.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2002	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	"The consistently fine Right Bank cuvee is an homage to Bordeaux's Pomerols and St.-Emilions... It possesses terrific richness, a supple, sweet attack and mid-palate, ripe tannin, and a long, heady, opulent finish..."
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2004	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	"The Right Bank proprietary offering is generally a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc (similar to modern day blends of the famed St.-Emilion, Cheval Blanc). It is an enticing effort with good weight, great aromatics, and a wonderful texture. The saturated purple-colored 2004 Right Bank offers up sweet scents of espresso roast, white chocolate, plums, black currants, smoke, and flowers. A beautiful texture, medium to full body, and good glycerin covering the wine's skeleton suggest it will drink well for 10-15 years." - Wine Advocate
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2005	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	"Their Napa Valley Cheval Blanc look-alike is called Right Bank, usually a blend of two-thirds Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, although it can change somewhat depending on the vintage. This is a thrilling wine that comes as close as just about any wine in Napa to mimicking a great Right Bank Bordeaux.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2006	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	Medium ruby with purple edges. Aromas of cigar box, currants, mocha and black stone fruit. A very rich and plush nose with some violets and chocolate. Lots of blackberry and anise on the palate along with coffee bean, plum and spice. Medium mouth feel with depth and richness. The tannin and fruit are well balanced. Long finish with fruit in the background. Medium after taste.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2007	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	Medium ruby with purple edges. Aromas of cigar box, currants, mocha and black stone fruit. A very rich and plush nose with some violets and chocolate. Lots of blackberry and anise on the palate along with coffee bean, plum and spice. Medium mouth feel with depth and richness. The tannin and fruit are well balanced. Long finish with fruit in the background. Medium after taste.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2008	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	92	The color is dark ruby, while the aroma has a rich tone of mocha, cedar, blackberries, black pepper and plums as nose opens up. On the palate, mocha, chocolate, espresso and ripe raspberries. Lots of layers with sweet integrated tannins, great texture, again black fruit with crushed rocks and silky finish. The finish is long and lingering aftertaste that lasts several minutes. Will improve for 12-15 years and hold there for 10 more.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2009	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	Rounded sweet tannins, full bodied on the mouth, ripe rich black fruit, mocha and chocolate with a generous rich finish. The presence of forward, bright fruit with pure varietal character and the much-favored extended hang time has not come with excessive ripeness. Vintners and growers are delighted with 2009!
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2010	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	91	The 2010 Right Bank is a dark purple color with deep red at edge. Aromas of blue violet flowers, bright red and raspberry compote, eucalyptus, and spices that include clove, anise and allspice. The palate follows the nose and reveals a wonderful balance. The oak and grape tannins are seamless, the acid is bright but does not detract from how supple and approachable the wine is , even in its youth. The wine has the framework to hold up for 30 years, but good luck waiting that long!
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2012	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	Blend: 67% Cabernet Franc, 33% Merlot
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2013	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	A dark, intense wine. The aromatics on the 2013 Right Bank pop out of the glass with the perfume of blue violets & roses, bright red currants and fresh red raspberry compote, menthol, spices that include clove, anise, and allspice. The 2013 Right Bank offers good energy, with plenty of richness throughout. Mocha, espresso, black cherry, and spice. Much more approachable than the 2012 upon release.
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2014	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	91	Lingering hints of chocolate and herbs seem to emerge out of the glass. The 2014 Right Bank Proprietary Red Wine, is a Napa version of a St.-Emilion/Pomerol with its sweet, soft tannins, fleshy, opulent, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, lovely blueberry, black raspberry and blackcurrant fruit
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2016	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	Just releasing now, the new 2016 Right Bank is an absolutely smashing blend of 56% Cabernet Franc, and the balance in Merlot from our estate. Powerful bright red and black fruits, with a fresh cedar plank, spice and snappy mineral tinged berry flavors. Tight right now, but opens with aeration. This is a real triumph for us, and one of the best Right Banks in a long while.
Andis Amador County Zinfandel 2013	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	89	Dried berries, boysenberry, and blackberry fruit flavors are followed nicely with hints of coffee and oak.
Andis Amador County Zinfandel 2015	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	90	The wine exhibits what Andis has come to expect from this field -- a big wine that exudes juiciness, complexity, classic berry and peppery aromatics, a rich mouthfeel and a flavorful finish of raspberries and cocoa.
Andis Barbera 2015	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	92	Barbera is the classic Amador grape that’s simply delicious vintage after vintage and the easiest wine choice you will make all week. No other varietal captures the beauty of the Sierra Foothills. Round and fruit forward, this vintage exhibits aromas of raspberries and cedar, a robust palate balancing dark fruit with a dash of black tea, and a bright fi¬nish. The perennial crowd pleaser, it pairs with virtually anything. Try with pizza, roast beef, or simply on its own.
Andis Cabernet Franc 2014	Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	89	Early on, this vintage of Cabernet Franc clearly called to be more Bordeaux than Loire. The 2014 we added 20% Merlot to encourage the already amazing structure and make a classic claret bottling. The wine has a dense character of chocoltae truffles, cranberry juice and a touch of cafe au lait.
Andis Cabernet Franc 2016	Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	90	Sourced from a high elevation vineyard in the Fairplay AVA of El Dorado County where the growing seasons are long, wines from this region develop full flavors and intense color. The Josephine soils of Hawk Creek Vineyard produce a Cabernet Franc that is very true to varietal.
Andis Estate Zinfandel 2013	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	90	The Andis Estate Zinfandel is produced from grapes grown in our picturesque 35-year old vineyard surrounding the winery. These head trained vines are dry farmed and grown in rocky, mineral soils, producing a delicious wine packed with flavors of raspberries, cranberries, blackberries, and hints of spice. The wine finishes nicely with caramel, vanilla and creamy oak.
Andis Grenache 2016	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	91	Very light cherry and strawberry aromas are followed by mild fruit flavors and a slightly gripping texture in this medium-bodied wine. It is delicate and aromatic, with very good acidity and a good alternative to a classic Pinot Noir.
Andis Painted Fields Red Blend 2012	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	91	The 2012 Painted Fields is perfumed, elegant, and well-structured with aromas of ripe berries, cola, and cocoa. Layers of brownies, cherries, and strawberry come through on the palate, lingering through a long finish. A bit Bordeaux, a bit Rhone Valley, and complete California deliciousness.
Andis Painted Fields Red Blend 2015	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	89	Delicate, fruity, creamy aromas and flavors of boysenberry custard, delicate spices, and chocolate toffee with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, engaging, medium-length Neapolitan gelato, craisin, sweet and peppery spice, and cedar finish with well-integrated, chewy tannins and moderate oak. A supple, chewy red blend with structure that will shine at the table.
Andis Primitivo 2012	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	90	Grown on a beautiful hillside vineyard on the upper edge of the Shenandoah Valley, tended by the amazing Art Toy, it's almost as fun to make as it is to drink. A veritable berry basket bursting with enticing aromas of raspberry, cheery, and a dusting of chocolate, the 2012 Andis Primitivo is simple delicious and utterly drinkable.
Andis Primitivo 2015	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	91	Grown on a beautiful hillside vineyard on the upper edge of the Shenandoah Valley, tended by the amazing Art Toy, it's almost as fun to make as it is to drink. A veritable berry basket bursting with enticing aromas of raspberry, cheery, and a dusting of chocolate, the Andis Primitivo is simple delicious and utterly drinkable.
Andis Sauvignon Blanc 2017	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	White Wine	90	Pale white gold color. Delicate, tropical, citrusy aromas and flavors of grapefruit custard, guava, and plantain with a supple, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, relaxed lemon curd and wheatgrass finish with no oak. A solid, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc sipper. Serve this enticing wine chilled alongside seafood, light pasta dishes, and chicken.
Andre & Michel Quenard Crémant de Savoie Brut Nature	Savoie, France	Sparkling & Champagne	91	With the taste of a fresh mountain spring gurgling through an alpine meadow, this sparkling Jacquère is the ultimate introduction to the stony, mountain-born Quenard style.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2011	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	89	Exudes very forward fruit, and is a terrific example of a classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape displaying characteristics of cherries and blackberries along side of the classic Provençal spice and herb notes. Supple, open this is an extremely textured wine.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2012	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	91	The 2012 Chateauneuf-du-Pape exudes very forward fruit, and is a terrific example of a classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape displaying characteristics of cherries and blackberries along side of the classic Provencal spice and herb notes.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux 1999	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	90	Dominant aromas of red fruits enhanced by a woody touch from the barrel contained Syrah grapes. A great taste of red fruits, leather and undergrowth. The tannins are harmonious and elegant. Long finish in the mouth allowing for even more complex aromas of undergrowth, leather. The wine allies strength and elegance, complexity of secondary aromas while keeping a fruity freshness.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux 2000	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	92	Dominant aromas of red fruits enhanced by a woody touch from the barrel contained Syrah grapes. A great taste of red fruits, leather and undergrowth. The tannins are harmonious and elegant. Long finish in the mouth allowing for even more complex aromas of undergrowth, leather ... the wine allies strength and elegance, complexity of secondary aromas while keeping a fruity freshness.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux 2009	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	91	The wine displays ripe fruit such as black currant, cherry, and isaccented by notes of earth and spice. This is an extremelytextured wine with profound complexity. Garrigue, spice, cedar,tobacco leaf. A full-bodied, ripe, soft, hedonistic style.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux 2011	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	90	The wine displays ripe fruit such as black currant, cherry, and isaccented by notes of earth and spice. This is an extremelytextured wine with profound complexity. Garrigue, spice, cedar,tobacco leaf. A full-bodied, ripe, soft, hedonistic style.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux 2012	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	91	Dominant aromas of red fruits enhanced by a woody touch from the barrel contained Syrah grapes. A great taste of red fruits, leather and undergrowth. The tannins are harmonious and elegant. Long finish in the mouth allowing for even more complex aromas of undergrowth, leather. The wine allies strength and elegance, complexity of secondary aromas while keeping a fruity freshness.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Blanc 2013	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	White Wine	91	Ripe peach, honeysuckle, and alluring mango and papaya notes laced with orchard fruit and sweetened butter. Snappy mineral quality.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Blanc 2014	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	White Wine	90	A floral scent which is both fruity and honey-like, a mineral taste with viscosity in the finish, this wine will surprise you by its complexity and evolution of these aromas all throughout the tasting. The 2014 vintage, fresher than the previous ones, lets the roussanne express its full potential of elegance and delicacy.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Blanc 2015	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	White Wine	92	A floral scent which is both fruity and honey-like, a mineral taste with viscosity in the finish, this wine will surprise you by its complexity and evolution of these aromas all throughout the tasting.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Blanc 2016	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	White Wine	93	A floral scent which is both fruity and honey-like, a mineral taste with viscosity in the finish, this wine will surprise you by its complexity and evolution of these aromas all throughout the tasting.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Centenaire 1998	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	96	On the nose are aromas of dried flowers, kirsch, blackcurrants, and blackberries, with spice-box, roasted meats, plum, and licorice on the palate. Mouth filling texture, brilliant concentration, and a big finish.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Centenaire 2000	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	96	A rich and expressive nose: black currants, blackberries... Powerful and roundness in the mouth: an impressively long finish in the mouth, the tannins are perfectly mellow. There are dominant aromas of undergrowth and leather.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Centenaire 2005	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	96	Only produced in great vintages, this is an exceptional fine cuvée with an incomparably long and elegant finish.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Centenaire 2015	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	94	A rich and expressive nose with notes of blackcurrants and blackberries. There are complex and dominant aromas of undergrowth and leather. The wine has is powerful with roundness in the mouth. An impressively long finish in the mouth. The tannins are perfectly mellow.
Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Centenaire (3L) 2007	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	96	The Cuvee Centenaire bottling is among the rarest and most sought after wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is produced from ancient vines planted in 1889. The Centenaire vineyard is planted to roughly 80% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre and 8% Syrah. The Grenache, which is often picked at 16 degrees potential alcohol, is vinified and aged in tank, while the Mourvedre and Syrah are finished in small barrels for up to 24 months. Brunel only makes the Cuvée Centenaire in the finest vintages, otherwise the old-vine fruit is used in the "regular" Les Cailloux bottling.
Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone 2012	Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France	Red Wine	91	The vines are located in the Commune of St Génies de Comolas (Gard) on a poor sandy soil with lime-clay subsoil. With elegance and finesse in mind, the Grenaches grown there produce a low yield. The rest of the fruit comes from Travaillan in the Vaucluse and are grown on a stony soil with lime subsoil and produce a powerful wine. The vineyards are naturally worked with sustainable practice in mind. The blend is 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% old-vine Cinsault. The wine has aromas and flavors of small red berry fruits, blackcurrant and cherries with slight touch of spices.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Oyster Ridge Red 2013

Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

The 2013 Oyster Ridge bursts out of the glass with aromas of plum, blackberry, lavender, black olive, and sarsaparilla. The mouthfeel is broad and viscous, cascading across the palate with, layers of boysenberry, black cherry, vanilla cream and polished oak. Trailing notes of caramel, graphite, and spice emerge on a long, pure finish. Through the end, the wine is impeccably balanced, with ample juiciness and intensity harnessed by its elegant structure. This wine will generously evolve in the bottle for years to come.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Oyster Ridge Red 2014

Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

91

The aroma profile of the 2014 Oyster Ridge is remarkably complex, offering notes of vanilla, boysenberry, crème de cassis, leather, lavender and graphite. On the palate, a massive texture unfolds with seamless flavors of black cherry, blackberry, dried plum, caramel, dusty cedar and espresso bean. The mouthfeel is broad and plush, framed by luscious accents of new oak. Lively acidity and long tannins converge with impeccable balance on a sleek, structured finish. This wine will generously evolve in the bottle for years to come.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2009

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

The 2009 Renegade opens with generous aromas of red fruits with accents of boysenberry, coffee and tobacco. Bold, brambly flavors of black cherry, plum and cassis anticipate notes of cocoa and vanilla bean. A Syrah-inspired meatiness envelops the palate, while juicy acidity and smooth tannins are seamlessly integrated into a long, balanced finish.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2011

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

91

The 2011 Renegade opens with extravagant aromas of black fruit, blueberry, vanilla bean and smoked bacon. Flavors of black cherry, black currant and wild raspberry cascade along a plush, mouthfilling texture along with trailing notes of cola, spice and toasty oak. Power yields to elegance on the finish, with clean structure and smooth tannins leading the way.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2012

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

The 2012 Renegade offers lavish black fruit aromas with notes of wet stone and savory smokiness. A juicy, mouth-filling texture delivers robust flavors of plum, cassis and boysenberry with hints of cocoa and white pepper. Power yields to elegance on the finish, concluding with fine tannins and focused structure.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2013

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

The 2013 Renegade is loaded with heady aromas of boysenberry, blueberry, violets, tobacco and roast coffee. Luscious flavors of blackberry, cola and vanilla cream unfold with suggestions of savory smokiness and spice. A mouthfilling texture delivers plump tannins on a bold, lavish finish.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2014

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

92

The 2014 Renegade offers concentrated red and black fruit aromas with suggestions of cedar, smoked bacon and high-toned oak. The palate is prodigious and intense, packed with velvety layers of boysenberry, black cherry, blueberry and cranberry, with trailing hints of vanilla, caramel, coffee and black pepper. The fruit extends lavishly into the finish, braced by fine, integrated tannins and juicy acidity.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2015

Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

The 2015 Renegade is loaded with deep berry aromas that reveal accents of toasty oak, baking spice, cedar and tobacco. The texture is broad and velvety, offering concentrated flavors of boysenberry, blueberry, black cherry and cocoa that are powerfully framed by savory notes of bacon fat and pepper. Plush tannins and lengthy fruit converge into a smooth, seamless finish.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2016

Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

91

The 2016 Renegade presents heady aromas of plum, cherry, violets, vanilla bean and savory leather with a suggestion of baking spice. Juicy flavors of red and black fruits co-mingle seamlessly across a rich, expansive palate, revealing hints of wildberry jam, sage and cedar. Lively yet integrated acidity lends elegance to this otherwise powerful wine, carrying notes of black pepper into a long, balanced finish.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2017

Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

89

Renegade comes from Ancient Peaks' estate Margarita Vineyard on the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. From missionaries to gunslingers, rough riders to outlaws, a colorful cast of characters has traversed the ranch’s rugged terrain since the 18th century. In that spirit, Ancient Peaks has made an intensely flavored blend that pushes the envelope and resists conformity, adding an adventurous twist to the family of wines. Defiantly bold and daringly elegant—this is Renegade.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

White Wine

89

The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is bright and beguiling on the nose, offering aromas of jasmine, guava and grapefruit. A clean, quenching texture unfurls with flavors of tropical fruit, honeydew melon, peach and lime peel. A smooth, round finish is enlivened by crisp acidity and lingering mineral notes.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Zinfandel 2013

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

91

The 2013 Zinfandel presents nuanced aromas of raspberry, blueberry, tobacco and white pepper. The palate is deep and chewy, showing brambly flavors of wild blackberry jam and black cherry with notes of vanilla, caramel and cola. Hints of spice emerge on a finely structured finish.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Zinfandel 2014

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

The 2014 Zinfandel opens exuberantly with aromas of raspberry, boysenberry, olallieberry pie and high-toned oak. The palate is juicy and jammy with luscious flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and vanilla cream. A dash of black pepper lingers on a clean, composed finish that goes against the grain of more unrestrained Zinfandels.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Zinfandel 2016

Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

The 2016 Zinfandel jumps out of the glass with bold aromas of cherry jam, wild blackberry, violets, kirsch, and toasty oak. A rich, viscous texture is packed with dense flavors of black cherry, boysenberry, cola, and spicy vanilla. Lively notes of black pepper add focus to a smooth, jammy finish.

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Zinfandel 2018

Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

89

The 2018 Zinfandel presents bright boysenberry aromas with hints of sandalwood and vanilla. A juicy, jammy texture is loaded with generous flavors of wild raspberry, black cherry, plum, mocha and cedar. Spicy black pepper notes join mouthwatering acidity on a beautifully balanced finish.

And Co. The Supernatural Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

White Wine

90

The Supernatural 2009 (the name refers to And Co's viticultural practices) is the first release from And Co Ltd. A rich, opulent, aromatic white, The Supernatural is made with grapes sourced exclusively from low-yielding, organically grown estate vineyards planted in 2003 and 2004.

Andeluna Altitud Malbec 2013

Mendoza, Argentina

Red Wine

90

Intense red color with violet hues. Aromas of figs and plums. Notes of vanilla, coffee and chocolate granted by its ageing in French oak barrels. This wine is sweet in the mouth with soft tannins and a long velvety finish.

Andeluna Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005

Chile

Red Wine

89

Full bodied and complex, it exhibits aromas of cherry, dried fruits, sweet pepper, truffles and cedar with marked notes of herbs and spices that combine with flavors of ripe black cherry, dried tomato, tea and coconut with notes of vanilla and sweet spices that complement the sweet, rounded tannins. This exceptional wine has a great fruit concentration and an oustanding finish.

Andeluna Winemaker's Selection Malbec 2006

Argentina

Red Wine

90

"Great color, extraction and overall balance for an under-$15 wine. There's slam-bang dark fruit, good mouthfeel, tightness and serious but controlled tannins. Oak plays its role on the back palate and finish, and in the end the wine is as savory and balanced as it is bold and fruity. Drink now thruogh 2010." 90 Points,

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2002

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

Medium ruby with an attractive edge. Aromas of currants, rose petals, and clove spice, a touch of new leather and dried cherries. The taste ollows the aroma profile with fine, firm tannins. It promises to develop subtle, supple layers. Perhaps the most Bordeaux-like wine we have made.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2003

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

Medium ruby with an attractive edge. Aromas of currants, rose petals, and clove spice, a touch of new leather and dried cherries. The taste follows the aroma profile with fine, firm tannins. It promises to develop subtle, supple layers. Perhaps the most Bordeaux-like wine we have made.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2004

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

"Since 1990, Cabernet Sauvignon has an enviable track record at Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyard. Moreover, they should last for 20-30 or more years. The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a more front end-loaded, fruit-driven effort boasting a dense ruby/purple color as well as an exotic nose of black fruits, soy, toasty oak, truffles, tapenade, and spice box. Fleshy with low acidity and loads of texture and richness, it should drink well for 15-20 years."

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2005

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

96

"The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is showing even better than it did last year, which is not unusual when tasting the wines of Todd Anderson and Mac Sawyer. Dense ruby/purple to the rim, with the classic Pauillac-like nose of creme de cassis, cedar wood, a hint of tobacco leaf, and very subtle smoke, the wine displays charcoal and roasted herbs, full-bodied power, wonderfully sweet tannins, and a long, long finish. This is a 20- to 25-year wine that should just get better and better as it ages, but it is accessible enough to drink now."

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2006

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

Dark ruby red in color. Lots of cassis, leather, cigar box, black pepper, pencil lead, espresso bean, and chocolate on the nose. Rich, mouth-coating black cherry and mineral. A very plush and long aftertaste that has concentrated flavors. Sweet tannins and perfect fruit, oak, and acid balance. Will improve for the next 12-15 years and then hold for 10 years more.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2007

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

Classic Conn Valley bouquet, cassis, cigar box, black pepper and crushed granite. Complex and dense. Full bodied, blackberries, sweet tannins, coffee, chewy and concentrated long finish, lingering aftertaste. Should age effortlessly 20-25 years.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2008

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

98

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 100% Estate grown.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2012

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

Super ripe red raspberries, cloves, mocha and licorice are some of the many notes that emerge from the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2014

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

A promising nose of blackberry and cassis, licorice, forest floor and earth. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve wine hits the palate with a supple, ripe integrated tannic framework, intense black fruits, full body and a long finish.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2015

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

91

Blend: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2017

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

At its core, the Estate Reserve Cabernet is the foundation of what they produce here. It is from this wine that the higher end Signature and Aurum wines are carved out for special bottlings, and from this wine the non-reserve bottling is removed. It is designed to be derivative of the vineyards’ terroir, balanced and animated, complex, age-worthy and especially satisfying to drink. This is the earth, the weather, the plants and the winemaker in tune, together. No one style or clone or barrel dominates in any way – here is instead a full-on expression of the vineyard, from the creek to the cave.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2001

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

Medium Ruby with an attractive edge. Currants, rose petals, and clove spice, a touch of new leather and dried cherries. Follows the aroma profile with fine, firm tannins. It promises to develop subtle, supple layers. Perhaps the most Bordeaux-like wine we have made.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

Produced by a fine vintage, distinctive vineyard terroir and painstaking selection in the vineyard, winery and blending sessions, this exceptionally dense and highly complex wine exudes opulent aromas of black currant, crushed violets, nutmeg and clove. On the palate, rich flavors of crème de cassis, black fruits, roasted chestnuts and dark chocolate are nuanced with mineral, tobacco and anise notes in the lingering finish.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2006

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

Dark ruby red in color. Lots of cassis, leather, cigar box, black pepper, pencil lead, espresso bean, and chocolate on the nose. Rich, mouth-coating black cherry and mineral. A very plush and long aftertaste that has concentrated flavors. Sweet tannins and perfect fruit, oak, and acid balance. Will improve for the next 12-15 years and then hold for 10 years more.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2007

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

Classic Conn Valley bouquet, cassis, cigar box, black pepper and crushed granite. Complex and dense. Full bodied, blackberries, sweet tannins, coffee, chewy and concentrated long finish, lingering aftertaste. Should age effortlessly 20-25 years.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2008

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

98

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 100% Estate grown.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2009

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

96

Dense purple with a reddish-purple edge. Red and black currents, violets and other perfumed flowers, all anchored by fantastic loamy earth and concentrated minerals. Medium to full bodied mouth feel with full mouth aftertaste. Powerful concentrated dark berry fruits are elevated by brighter red fruits but then are counterbalanced by earth, leather and graphite like minerals. The fruit and earth components are so tightly woven that once you grasped one element, the wine moves into another.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (375ML half-bottle) 2005

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

96

"The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is showing even better than it did last year, which is not unusual when tasting the wines of Todd Anderson and Mac Sawyer. Dense ruby/purple to the rim, with the classic Pauillac-like nose of creme de cassis, cedar wood, a hint of tobacco leaf, and very subtle smoke, the wine displays charcoal and roasted herbs, full-bodied power, wonderfully sweet tannins, and a long, long finish. This is a 20- to 25-year wine that should just get better and better as it ages, but it is accessible enough to drink now."

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (375ML half-bottle) 2006

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

Dark ruby red in color. Lots of cassis, leather, cigar box, black pepper, pencil lead, espresso bean, and chocolate on the nose. Rich, mouth-coating black cherry and mineral. A very plush and long aftertaste that has concentrated flavors. Sweet tannins and perfect fruit, oak, and acid balance. Will improve for the next 12-15 years and then hold for 10 years more.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (375ML half-bottle) 2007

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

Classic Conn Valley bouquet, cassis, cigar box, black pepper and crushed granite. Complex and dense. Full bodied, blackberries, sweet tannins, coffee, chewy and concentrated long finish, lingering aftertaste. Should age effortlessly 20-25 years.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (375ML half-bottle) 2009

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

96

Dense purple with a reddish-purple edge. Red and black currents, violets and other perfumed flowers, all anchored by fantastic loamy earth and concentrated minerals. Medium to full bodied mouth feel with full mouth aftertaste. Powerful concentrated dark berry fruits are elevated by brighter red fruits but then are counterbalanced by earth, leather and graphite like minerals. The fruit and earth components are so tightly woven that once you grasped one element, the wine moves into another.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2007

Napa Valley, California

White Wine

93

: Light golden straw.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2014

Napa Valley, California

White Wine

90

Bursting with aromas of light pineapple, roasted nuts, ripe green apple, tropical fruit and caramel. Hazelnuts, smoke, roasted nuts, caramel and yellow stone fruits all meld together in Anderson's 2014 Chardonnay. This wine was fermented in French Oak barrels with no ML fermentation and aged sur lie. The result is a classic Burgundian-style Chardonnay. A powerful, deep wine to drink now and over the next few years.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2006

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

The 2006 Eloge's dark plum/ruby color is followed by a sweet kiss of plum, black cherry, earth, licorice, and spice box, a medium to full-bodied wine, abundant tannin, and impressive concentration, purity, and overall complexity. Reasonably evolved, and extremely seductive aromatically, with a slightly structured finish, it can be enjoyed now and over the next 15 years. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2007

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

98

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 1999

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

92

This wine is a blend of the classic Bordeaux varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. It was aged for 22 months in the caves on the Estate before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2001

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

Spicy Currant, with pepper, sandalwood and cedar aromas. Taste: Big-bodied, full middle, with plum, chocolate-rasberry, a hint of mocha. Well balanced between the forest-oak and acid. The Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petite Verdot, gives this wine a finesse, that allows a long finish and lingering after-taste.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2008

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

91

'Eloge' means 'praiseworthy' in French. In the heart of the Napa Valley, the Anderson family grows the red Bordeaux varietal grapes that are blended in the classic Bordeaux style to produce this 'praiseworthy' wine.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2005

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

96

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2006

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

The 2006 Eloge's dark plum/ruby color is followed by a sweet kiss of plum, black cherry, earth, licorice, and spice box, a medium to full-bodied wine, abundant tannin, and impressive concentration, purity, and overall complexity. Reasonably evolved, and extremely seductive aromatically, with a slightly structured finish, it can be enjoyed now and over the next 15 years. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2007

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

98

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2008

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

91

'Eloge' means 'praiseworthy' in French. In the heart of the Napa Valley, the Anderson family grows the red Bordeaux varietal grapes that are blended in the classic Bordeaux style to produce this 'praiseworthy' wine.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2009

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

The 2009 Eloge offers up glorious aromas of cedar or cigar box wood notes, a creme de cassis core of concentrated dark fruits, yet streaks of red currents in the mid-palate, violets, spice and toast from the oak. The compelling aromas are followed by the palate with power and finesse. This polished, yet powerful wine promises to provide thrilling consumption for 30+ years.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge (6.0 Liter Bottle) 2007

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

98

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Fournier Vineyard Chardonnay 2000

Carneros, California

White Wine

89

The grapes for this wine are grown in the Fournier Vineyard in the Carneros region of the Napa Valley. It was barrel fermented and aged sur lees, with regular stirring, in 100% new French oak. It was racked off the lees after 10 months and returned to the barrels for an additional 5 months of aging before bottling. The wine was not allowed to go through malolactic fermentation, which helps the wine to retain good acidity and natural balance.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

91

This wine is made from 100% estate grown grapes from the vineyards in Conn Valley. It is a blend of numerous clonal varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, each of which contributes to the character of the wine, with a small percentage of Merlot for added complexity. This vintage was aged for 19 months in small French oak barrels in the caves on the estate prior to blending and bottling.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet 1997

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

90

Meaty and also jammy, with popcorn and cedar aromas. Dry and complex, typical of the winery's style, and mildly astringent. The tannins are starching at this point, but should fade. Given time, the red fruit should emerge and conquer the youthful astringency.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

This wine offers aromas of black fruit and blueberries seasoned with hints of clove and vanilla. On the palate, it has a focused core structure with ample fruit and spice notes. Refreshing acidity brightens the fruit and gives the wine a pure fresh finish.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2013

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

92

A dark, intense wine. The aromatics on the 2013 Right Bank pop out of the glass with the perfume of blue violets & roses, bright red currants and fresh red raspberry compote, menthol, spices that include clove, anise, and allspice. The 2013 Right Bank offers good energy, with plenty of richness throughout. Mocha, espresso, black cherry, and spice. Much more approachable than the 2012 upon release.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2002

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

"The consistently fine Right Bank cuvee is an homage to Bordeaux's Pomerols and St.-Emilions... It possesses terrific richness, a supple, sweet attack and mid-palate, ripe tannin, and a long, heady, opulent finish..."

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2004

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

"The Right Bank proprietary offering is generally a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc (similar to modern day blends of the famed St.-Emilion, Cheval Blanc). It is an enticing effort with good weight, great aromatics, and a wonderful texture. The saturated purple-colored 2004 Right Bank offers up sweet scents of espresso roast, white chocolate, plums, black currants, smoke, and flowers. A beautiful texture, medium to full body, and good glycerin covering the wine's skeleton suggest it will drink well for 10-15 years." - Wine Advocate

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2005

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

"Their Napa Valley Cheval Blanc look-alike is called Right Bank, usually a blend of two-thirds Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, although it can change somewhat depending on the vintage. This is a thrilling wine that comes as close as just about any wine in Napa to mimicking a great Right Bank Bordeaux.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2006

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

Medium ruby with purple edges. Aromas of cigar box, currants, mocha and black stone fruit. A very rich and plush nose with some violets and chocolate. Lots of blackberry and anise on the palate along with coffee bean, plum and spice. Medium mouth feel with depth and richness. The tannin and fruit are well balanced. Long finish with fruit in the background. Medium after taste.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2007

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

Medium ruby with purple edges. Aromas of cigar box, currants, mocha and black stone fruit. A very rich and plush nose with some violets and chocolate. Lots of blackberry and anise on the palate along with coffee bean, plum and spice. Medium mouth feel with depth and richness. The tannin and fruit are well balanced. Long finish with fruit in the background. Medium after taste.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2008

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

92

The color is dark ruby, while the aroma has a rich tone of mocha, cedar, blackberries, black pepper and plums as nose opens up. On the palate, mocha, chocolate, espresso and ripe raspberries. Lots of layers with sweet integrated tannins, great texture, again black fruit with crushed rocks and silky finish. The finish is long and lingering aftertaste that lasts several minutes. Will improve for 12-15 years and hold there for 10 more.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2009

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

Rounded sweet tannins, full bodied on the mouth, ripe rich black fruit, mocha and chocolate with a generous rich finish. The presence of forward, bright fruit with pure varietal character and the much-favored extended hang time has not come with excessive ripeness. Vintners and growers are delighted with 2009!

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2010

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

91

The 2010 Right Bank is a dark purple color with deep red at edge. Aromas of blue violet flowers, bright red and raspberry compote, eucalyptus, and spices that include clove, anise and allspice. The palate follows the nose and reveals a wonderful balance. The oak and grape tannins are seamless, the acid is bright but does not detract from how supple and approachable the wine is , even in its youth. The wine has the framework to hold up for 30 years, but good luck waiting that long!

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2012

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

Blend: 67% Cabernet Franc, 33% Merlot

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2013

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

A dark, intense wine. The aromatics on the 2013 Right Bank pop out of the glass with the perfume of blue violets & roses, bright red currants and fresh red raspberry compote, menthol, spices that include clove, anise, and allspice. The 2013 Right Bank offers good energy, with plenty of richness throughout. Mocha, espresso, black cherry, and spice. Much more approachable than the 2012 upon release.

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2014

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

91

Lingering hints of chocolate and herbs seem to emerge out of the glass. The 2014 Right Bank Proprietary Red Wine, is a Napa version of a St.-Emilion/Pomerol with its sweet, soft tannins, fleshy, opulent, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, lovely blueberry, black raspberry and blackcurrant fruit

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2016

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

Just releasing now, the new 2016 Right Bank is an absolutely smashing blend of 56% Cabernet Franc, and the balance in Merlot from our estate. Powerful bright red and black fruits, with a fresh cedar plank, spice and snappy mineral tinged berry flavors. Tight right now, but opens with aeration. This is a real triumph for us, and one of the best Right Banks in a long while.

Andis Amador County Zinfandel 2013

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

89

Dried berries, boysenberry, and blackberry fruit flavors are followed nicely with hints of coffee and oak.

Andis Amador County Zinfandel 2015

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

90

The wine exhibits what Andis has come to expect from this field -- a big wine that exudes juiciness, complexity, classic berry and peppery aromatics, a rich mouthfeel and a flavorful finish of raspberries and cocoa.

Andis Barbera 2015

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

92

Barbera is the classic Amador grape that’s simply delicious vintage after vintage and the easiest wine choice you will make all week. No other varietal captures the beauty of the Sierra Foothills. Round and fruit forward, this vintage exhibits aromas of raspberries and cedar, a robust palate balancing dark fruit with a dash of black tea, and a bright fi¬nish. The perennial crowd pleaser, it pairs with virtually anything. Try with pizza, roast beef, or simply on its own.

Andis Cabernet Franc 2014

Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

89

Early on, this vintage of Cabernet Franc clearly called to be more Bordeaux than Loire. The 2014 we added 20% Merlot to encourage the already amazing structure and make a classic claret bottling. The wine has a dense character of chocoltae truffles, cranberry juice and a touch of cafe au lait.

Andis Cabernet Franc 2016

Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

90

Sourced from a high elevation vineyard in the Fairplay AVA of El Dorado County where the growing seasons are long, wines from this region develop full flavors and intense color. The Josephine soils of Hawk Creek Vineyard produce a Cabernet Franc that is very true to varietal.

Andis Estate Zinfandel 2013

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

90

The Andis Estate Zinfandel is produced from grapes grown in our picturesque 35-year old vineyard surrounding the winery. These head trained vines are dry farmed and grown in rocky, mineral soils, producing a delicious wine packed with flavors of raspberries, cranberries, blackberries, and hints of spice. The wine finishes nicely with caramel, vanilla and creamy oak.

Andis Grenache 2016

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

91

Very light cherry and strawberry aromas are followed by mild fruit flavors and a slightly gripping texture in this medium-bodied wine. It is delicate and aromatic, with very good acidity and a good alternative to a classic Pinot Noir.

Andis Painted Fields Red Blend 2012

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

91

The 2012 Painted Fields is perfumed, elegant, and well-structured with aromas of ripe berries, cola, and cocoa. Layers of brownies, cherries, and strawberry come through on the palate, lingering through a long finish. A bit Bordeaux, a bit Rhone Valley, and complete California deliciousness.

Andis Painted Fields Red Blend 2015

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

89

Delicate, fruity, creamy aromas and flavors of boysenberry custard, delicate spices, and chocolate toffee with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, engaging, medium-length Neapolitan gelato, craisin, sweet and peppery spice, and cedar finish with well-integrated, chewy tannins and moderate oak. A supple, chewy red blend with structure that will shine at the table.

Andis Primitivo 2012

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

90

Grown on a beautiful hillside vineyard on the upper edge of the Shenandoah Valley, tended by the amazing Art Toy, it's almost as fun to make as it is to drink. A veritable berry basket bursting with enticing aromas of raspberry, cheery, and a dusting of chocolate, the 2012 Andis Primitivo is simple delicious and utterly drinkable.

Andis Primitivo 2015

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

91

Grown on a beautiful hillside vineyard on the upper edge of the Shenandoah Valley, tended by the amazing Art Toy, it's almost as fun to make as it is to drink. A veritable berry basket bursting with enticing aromas of raspberry, cheery, and a dusting of chocolate, the Andis Primitivo is simple delicious and utterly drinkable.

Andis Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

White Wine

90

Pale white gold color. Delicate, tropical, citrusy aromas and flavors of grapefruit custard, guava, and plantain with a supple, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, relaxed lemon curd and wheatgrass finish with no oak. A solid, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc sipper. Serve this enticing wine chilled alongside seafood, light pasta dishes, and chicken.

Andre & Michel Quenard Crémant de Savoie Brut Nature

Savoie, France

Sparkling & Champagne

91

With the taste of a fresh mountain spring gurgling through an alpine meadow, this sparkling Jacquère is the ultimate introduction to the stony, mountain-born Quenard style.

Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2011