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Antinori Tignanello 2001
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
Intensely fruity and complex on the nose,with hints of wood full-bodied, rich and complex in the mouth with exceptional structure a and a lengthy finish.
Antinori Tignanello 2003
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
Intense ruby red colour with light garnet hues. Complex and nicely harmonious aromas of tobacco, curry powder and blackberry and blackcurrant jam. A mouthfilling deliquescent sensation on the silky palate enhances the sweetness making the 2003 vintage a very stylish version of the Tignanello. A light hint of sweet, nicely rounded tannins in the finish make the wine more persistent.
Antinori Tignanello 2005
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Antinori Tignanello 2006
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
A blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.
Antinori Tignanello 2007
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
The original Super Tuscan, Tignanello is produced exclusively from a 116-acre vineyard site at Antinori's Tignanello Estate. The 2007 Tignanello is intense ruby redin color with primary aromas of concentrated,ripe fruit and spice, which give way to mildernotes of vanilla and toast. Generous, richlytextured and intense on the palate, this winepossesses a complex structure and long persistentflavors with hints of chocolate, huckleberriesand black plums on the finish.The well-managed tannin blends perfectlywith the oak, for a complex and elegant wine.
Antinori Tignanello 2009
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
A very intense ruby red in color with purple highlights, the wine is immediately and suavely convincing in its aromas and harmonious in its expression of the characteristics of Chianti Classico as a zone. The nose is redolent of licorice, violets, and cherries under spirits together with notes of vanilla, chocolate, and sweet toasty oak, all of excellent intensity and sweet elegance. Fresh and savory flavors onthe persistent finish add length and finesse.
Antinori Tignanello 2011
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
The 2011 Tignanello is an intense ruby red in color with purple highlights. The wine is ripe on the nose with notes of dark fruit and with much underlying freshness on the aromatic finish; plum fruit dominates the aromatic gamut along with cherries, and the aromas evolve with vigor and balance towards sensations of mint and liquorice. On the palate, though still young, the wine is ready and inviting, rich and harmonious; excellent the balance of the flavors thanks to the tonic acidity and the solidity and suppleness of the tannins. The finish and aftertaste are rich and savory and are characterized by a sweet persistence and length.
Antinori Tignanello 2010
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
An intense ruby red in color, the aromas of the wine are characterized by a powerful varietal expressiveness, with ample notes of red fruit, raspberries, and liquorice. On the palate, the wine, still very young, immediately shows firm tannins with much polish and finesse as well, along with a balancing, tonic acidity and savory mineral notes which add length and persistence to the finish and aftertaste.
Antinori Tignanello 2012
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
The 2012 Tignanello is an intense ruby red color with purple highlights. The wine is potent and complex on the nose withspicy notes which mingle with aromas of red fruit, like cherries and plums, smoke, balsamic sensations, licorice and rosemary.The flavors are mouth- filling and elegant with much volume and an excellent balance in the texture. The oak is perfectly fused inthe spicy and fruity finish and aftertaste.
Antinori Tignanello 2013
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
#8
Antinori Tignanello 2014
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
93
Ruby red in color with purple highlights, the 2014 Tignanello shows an intense nose of red fruit with hints of leather and sweet spice. The wine is ample and enveloping on the palate with supple tannins that respect the character and personality of the Sangiovese grape. The finish and aftertaste are of lovely length and persistence.
Antinori Tignanello (3 Liter Bottle) 2004
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
93
Antinori Tignanello (3 Liter Bottle) 2005
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
A blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.
Antinori Tignanello (3 Liter Bottle) 2006
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
Very intense ruby red color. Nicely expressed varietal aromas with hints of ripe red fruit and spice. The palate is weighty, dense and elegant with complex structure thanks to the acidity. Long and lingering with hints of chocolate, coffee and marmalade on the finish. The beautifully handled tannins from the wine and wood aging makes Tignanello a very complex, stylish and sophisticated wine.
Antinori Tignanello (3 Liter Bottle) 2009
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
A very intense ruby red in color with purple highlights, the wine is immediately and suavely convincing in its aromas and harmonious in its expression of the characteristics of Chianti Classico as a zone. The nose is redolent of licorice, violets, and cherries under spirits together with notes of vanilla, chocolate, and sweet toasty oak, all of excellent intensity and sweet elegance. Fresh and savory flavors on the persistent finish add length and finesse.
Antinori Tignanello (3 Liter Bottle) 2012
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
The 2012 Tignanello is an intense ruby red color with purple highlights. The wine is potent and complex on the nose withspicy notes which mingle with aromas of red fruit, like cherries and plums, smoke, balsamic sensations, licorice and rosemary.The flavors are mouth- filling and elegant with much volume and an excellent balance in the texture. The oak is perfectly fused inthe spicy and fruity finish and aftertaste.
Antinori Tignanello (3 Liter Bottle) 2013
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
#8
Antinori Tignanello (375ML half-bottle) 2004
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
93
Antinori Tignanello (375ML half-bottle) 2007
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
The original Super Tuscan, Tignanello is produced exclusively from a 116-acre vineyard site at Antinori's Tignanello Estate.
Antinori Tignanello (375ML half-bottle) 2008
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
Intense ruby red color. Notes of ripe, red fruit and jam give way to spice, vanilla and licorice. Well-managed tannind and balanced acidity provide suppleness and lead to a long, lingering finish.
Antinori Tignanello (375ML half-bottle) 2009
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
A very intense ruby red in color with purple highlights, the wine is immediately and suavely convincing in its aromas and harmonious in its expression of the characteristics of Chianti Classico as a zone. The nose is redolent of licorice, violets, and cherries under spirits together with notes of vanilla, chocolate, and sweet toasty oak, all of excellent intensity and sweet elegance. Fresh and savory flavors on the persistent finish add length and finesse.
Antinori Tignanello (375ML half-bottle) 2013
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
#8
Antinori Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2010
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Crafted from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, the 2010 Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is intense ruby red in color with fruit and spice aromas. Light touches from the oak aging underscore the cherry and red berry notes that are typical of the Sangiovese grape. The wine's flavors are harmonious on the palate with tannins that are balanced and ripe. The lingering finish is vibrant with a pleasing minerality, which is typical of Chianti Classico.
Antinori Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2011
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
Intense ruby red in color with fruit and spice aromas. Light touches from the oak aging underscore the cherry and red berry notes that are typical of the Sangiovese grape.
Antinori Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2012
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Intense ruby red in color with fruit and spice aromas. Light touches from the oak aging underscore the cherry and red berry notes that are typical of the Sangiovese grape.
Antinori Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2013
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
The Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva opens with aromas of red fruit with notes of balsamic and spice. On the palate, flavors of berries and earth are supported by a firm structure and supple tannins. The flavors are balanced, with light acidity - typical of the Sangiovese grape.
Antinori Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
Made with 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Antinori Villa Toscana 2001
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
91
"An excellent blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. The bouquet is loaded with sweet fruit, lushness and a deft dollop of oak. A masculine yet bright wine, with cassis, cherry and the works. Finishes fresh, with chocolate notes. A value in its price range.
Antinori Villa Toscana 2006
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Intense ruby red color, this well structured wine presents aromas of red berries, blueberries and blackberries, with notes of vanilla. The palate is complex and stylish with soft tannins and a long lasting red berry finish.
Antinori Villa Toscana 2007
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
88
The wine has an intense ruby red color. It offers full and complex aromas which recall ripe fruit, plum jam, mint, chocolate, and tobacco. In the mouth, the wine presents itself with good body; it is round, with soft, velvety tannins. The finish is long and lingering, leaving hints of ripe fruit on the palate.
Antinori Villa Toscana 2008
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Intense ruby red in color. The wine opens with intense aromas of ripe cherries, spice, chocolate and hints of mint. The wine is full-bodied with a palate of rich fruit and spice. The tannins are round and velvety and lead to a lingering finish.
Antinori Villa Toscana 2009
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Intense ruby red in color. The wine opens with intense aromas of ripe cherries, spice, chocolate and hints of mint. The wine is full-bodied with a palate of rich fruit and spice. The tannins are round and velvety and lead to a lingering finish.
Antinori Villa Toscana 2010
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
92
Antinori Villa Toscana IGT is intense ruby red in color. The aromas are also intense and complex with notes of spices, mint, and chocolate, which are particularly felt along with light aromas of rip cherries. On the palate the wine, savory and long, is full-bodied and round with supple and velvety tannins.
Antinori Villa Toscana 2011
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
The wine is ruby red in color with intense aromas of cherries, mint, and, particularly, chocolate. On the palate the wine is ample in body, supple with velvety soft tannins; long and savory.
Antinori Villa Toscana 2013
Tuscany, Italy
Red Wine
90
Ruby red in color, this wine shows intense and complex aromas of ripe, red fruit, sweet spices and dried fruit and nuts. Firm bodied, it is round and supple with velvety tannins and a long, savory finish.
Antinori Vinsanto (500ML) 2011
Umbria, Italy
null
93
Amber in color with golden highlights,the wine shows intense, complex aromasof fruit under honey, chestnuts, candiedfruit, and nuts. Notes of dried flowers arealso present and contribute giving the winefreshness and fragrance. The flavors aredense on the palate, pleasurably crisp andsavory. The wine has ample body with afull and intense finish. Predominantly Trebbiano with a small percentage of Malvasia.
Antiquum Farm Aurosa Pinot Gris 2015
Willamette Valley, Oregon
White Wine
91
Aurosa showcases unique hibiscus tea and wile rosehip tones. Slight wisps of lavender, violets, and tea rose intermingle with citrus, river stones, and steel. A layered texture compliments the dancing lacework of this intriguing Pinot Gris.
Antiquum Farm Daisy Pinot Gris 2015
Willamette Valley, Oregon
White Wine
92
Daisy is focused, precise, and all about refined texture, minerality and crisp acidity. Citrus and floral components blend seamlessly with pom fruit, lemon curd, pear, river stone and metallic nuance. The wine is barrel fermented, and rest on the lees for 5 months in 50/50 stainless/1 fill French oak. The lees are gently stirred to build texture before finally allowing the wine to settle naturally.
Antiquum Farm Daisy Pinot Gris 2019
Willamette Valley, Oregon
White Wine
93
Crisp focused acidity and mineral drive contrasts with a creamy layered texture and fully developed fruit.
Antiquum Farm Juel Pinot Noir 2012
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Red Wine
91
Power, structure, and finesse in perfect balance. Antiquum Farm is unusual in its ability to ripen lush fully mature deep dark fruit, and yet retain abundant natural acidity. This interplay creates an exciting tension that is rarely experienced. This vineyard produces mouth loads of fine-grained fruit-driven tannin. Generous treatments of French oak (40% in the Juel) never overwhelm the unique attributes of this site. A pinot unlike any other.
Antiquum Farm Luxuria Pinot Noir 2018
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Red Wine
94
Firmly-earth rooted, its structure is a rich foundation expressing an unparalleled Pinot Noir of power and depth.
Antiquum Farm Passiflora Pinot Noir 2014
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Red Wine
93
Inky almost syrah-like color leads one to assume Passiflora will be an overly lush alcohol bomb. However, the nose unleashes an aromatic dervish of tropical passionfruit, peach, apricot, floral, and countering deep lush ripe bramble fruit and blueberry. On the palette, this wine continues its assault on your conceptions of what pinot noir is and isn't. Opulent blue fruit tones swirl among singing hi-toned acidity. This wine is both beamingly bright and darkly powerful in the same moment without feeling disjointed. The tension is absolutely electric. This wine will cellar for many years to come. The sweet spot probably begins in 2018, but of course it is all gone by then.
Antiyal 2000
Chile
Red Wine
91
A rich, full-bodied wine wiht refinement and structure. The nose shows currant, black cherry, and mineral notes. It has a long, focused finish with a fine edge of tannin, and has excellent cellar potential.
Antiyal 2001
Chile
Red Wine
91
A rich, full-bodied wine with refinement and structure. The nose shows currant, black cherry, and mineral notes. It has a long, focused finish with a fine edge of tannin, and has excellent cellar potential.
Antiyal 2003
Chile
Red Wine
90
A rich, full-bodied wine with refinement and structure. The nose shows currant, black cherry, and mineral notes. It has a long, focused finish with a fine edge of tannin, and has excellent cellar potential.
Antiyal 2004
Chile
Red Wine
91
Regarded as among the very best wines produced in South America today, Antiyal comes from renowned Chilean winemaker Álvaro Espinoza. This celebrated wine is often referred to as Chile's first "garage wine."
Antiyal 2005
Chile
Red Wine
91
Among the very best wines being produced in South America, a "garage wine" from the celebrated Chilean winemaker Álvaro Espinoza.
Antiyal 2006
Chile
Red Wine
90
The 2006 vintage has an intense and complex aroma of dark fruit and mineral notes. The palate is rich and concentrated with volume, balance and a lingering, soft finish. This 100% Maipo Valley estate fruit is hand harvested and is a blend of 44% Carmenère, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Syrah.
Antiyal 2007
Chile
Red Wine
91
Among the very best wines being produced in South America, a "garage wine" from the celebrated Chilean winemaker Álvaro Espinoza. Made with an organic blend of Carmenère (52%), Syrah (25%) , and Cabernet Sauvignon (23%). Aged in French barrels for twelve months, then cellared in the bottle for six months.
Antiyal 2008
Chile
Red Wine
90
Antiyal 2008 shows a deep dark color with intense aromas of berries, dark fruit, earth and mineral notes giving clean expression and character. The character of the wood is well-integrated with the wine. In the palate the wine has good concentration, volume and body, with well-balanced and soft tannins in the finish.
Antiyal 2010
Maipo Valley, Chile
Red Wine
91
This celebrated bio-dynamic wine is of-ten referred to as Chile's first "garage wine." The 2010 vintage has an intense and complex aroma of dark fruit and mineral notes. The palate is rich and concentrated with volume, balance and a lingering, soft finish. The 100% Maipo Valley estate fruit is hand harvested and is a blend of 47% Carmenere, 24% Syrah, and 29% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged one year in French oak barrels, then bottled and aged for an additional six months in the cellar prior to release.
Antiyal 2009
Chile
Red Wine
91
The 2009 vintage has an intense and complex aroma of dark fruit and mineral notes. The palate is rich and concentrated with volume, balance and a lingering, soft finish. This 100% Maipo Valley estate fruit is hand harvested and is a blend of 41% Carmenère, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Syrah.
Antiyal 2011
Maipo Valley, Chile
Red Wine
92
An intense and complex aroma of dark fruit and mineral notes. The palate is rich and concentrated with volume, balance and a lingering, soft finish.
Antiyal 2012
Maipo Valley, Chile
Red Wine
91
Blend: 49% Carmenere, 35% Cabernet sauvignon, 16% Syrah
Antiyal Kuyen 2009
Chile
Red Wine
90
Kuyen, which means "moon" in the Chilean native language Mapuche, is a 40% Syrah, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Carmenere, and 2% Petit Verdot blend made with grapes from the Maipo Valley. This vintage shows deep color with intense aromas of dark fruit, spice and minerals. The palate has good texture with volume, body and a long finish.
Antiyal Kuyen 2010
Chile
Red Wine
92
Kuyen, which means "moon" in the Chilean native language Mapuche, is a red blend made with grapes from the Maipo Valley. This vintage shows deep color with intense aromas of dark fruit, spice and minerals. The palate has good texture with volume, body and a long finish.
Antiyal Kuyen 2011
Chile
Red Wine
92
Kuyen's grapes are organically grown, which Espinoza believes gives his fruit a superior expression of terroir. The Kuyen blend is aged for one year in French oak barrels, then bottled and aged an additional six months in the cellar prior to release.
Antiyal Kuyen 2013
Maipo Valley, Chile
Red Wine
92
Kuyen's grapes are organically grown, which Espinoza believes gives his fruit a superior expression of terroir. The Kuyen blend is aged for one year in French oak barrels, then bottled and aged an additional six months in the cellar prior to release.
Antonino Izquierdo 2006
Ribera del Duero, Spain
Red Wine
95
Izquierdo displays an intense and clear red color with excellent viscosity and violet reflections. On the nose, red fruit with white flowers, wild strawberries, blackberries, prunes and cherries. Almond flower fragrances, cinnamon and vanilla round out the nose. Entry is sweet and fresh with a full-body. An excellent balance of alcohol, tannins and acidity with wild berry notes and a persistent finish.
Antonio Barbadillo Sacristia AB Manzanilla (375ML half-bottle)
Jerez, Spain
null
94
This delicious Manzanilla is from an area called Las Canas, which is located within Pago Balbaína. The wines of Sacristia are the true definition of an 'en rama' Manzanilla with zero filtration, even just before bottling. Nada! This 10 year old Manzanilla has a thick and healthy flor from multiple criaderas.
Antonio Caggiano Greco di Tufo Devon 2011
Italy
White Wine
92
Bright yellow. Aromas of tropical fruit, peach blossom, and almond blossom. The wine is dry, fresh, and balanced with a pleasant finish of bitter almonds.
Antoniolo Castelle Gattinara 2011
Piedmont, Italy
Red Wine
90
Garnet red in color with a nose of black cherry, violet, leather, tobacco and floral notes. It is full in body with bright acidity, velvety tannins, and rich flavors of raspberries, cherries, plums, marzipan and spice.
Antoniolo Gattinara 2012
Piedmont, Italy
Red Wine
91
100% Nebbiolo from 45-55 year old vines planted in morainic and volcanic soils with South/Southwest exposure.
Antoniolo Gattinara 2013
Piedmont, Italy
Red Wine
94
100% Nebbiolo from 45-55 year old vines planted in morainic and volcanic soils with South/Southwest exposure.
Antoniolo Osso San Grato Gattinara 2011
Piedmont, Italy
Red Wine
93
This Nebbiolo comes from 5 hectares in the Osso San Grato cru. The vines were planted in 1960 and enjoy southern exposure. The soils are volcanic and moranic, owing their composition to prehistoric glacial activity.
Antoniolo Osso San Grato Gattinara 2012
Piedmont, Italy
Red Wine
95
This Nebbiolo comes from 5 hectares in the Osso San Grato cru. The vines were planted in 1960 and enjoy southern exposure. The soils are volcanic and moranic, owing their composition to prehistoric glacial activity.
Antoniolo Osso San Grato Gattinara 2013
Piedmont, Italy
Red Wine
94
This Nebbiolo comes from 5 hectares in the Osso San Grato cru. The vines were planted in 1960 and enjoy southern exposure. The soils are volcanic and moranic, owing their composition to prehistoric glacial activity.
Antoniolo San Francesco Gattinara 2013
Piedmont, Italy
Red Wine
93
100% Nebbiolo from 55 year old vines planted in morainic and volcanic soils. Maceration on the skins in cement vats for 14-16 days, pumping over with sprinklers, maturation for 1 year in 350-500 litre tonneaux and 18 months in large oak casks (20-25 Hl). Finishing in the bottle for 1 year.
Antoniolo San Francesco Gattinara 2012
Piedmont, Italy
Red Wine
91
100% Nebbiolo from 55 year old vines planted in morainic and volcanic soils. Maceration on the skins in cement vats for 14-16 days, pumping over with sprinklers, maturation for 1 year in 350-500 litre tonneaux and 18 months in large oak casks (20-25 Hl). Finishing in the bottle for 1 year.
Antucura Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Argentina
Red Wine
90
Intense ruby red with bright highlights. On the nose, red fruit, spicy and green pepper, nutmeg and licorice. It has sweet, firm tannins that give the body and structure characteristic of the strain. Its finish is nice and long.
Antucura Calcura 2006
Argentina
Red Wine
91
The eye observes an intense brilliant ruby-red color. The nose perceives aromas of mature fruit, vanilla and spices. On the pallet it has a great concentration and round tannins which give it a silky sensation. The finish is persistent and well-balanced.
Antucura Calcura 2007
Argentina
Red Wine
90
Intense and brilliant ruby, red color. The nose is perceived highly expressive ripe plums, cherries, strawberries with hints of spices and nuts. The palate entry is sweet, good concentration and volume, firm tannins that will give longevity.
Anwilka Petit Frere Red Blend 2013
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Red Wine
90
An upfront nose with aromas of roasted spice and dark fruit. The palate is fresh and medium to full bodied with an supple tannin structure. Flavours of plums and spice conclude with a long elegant finish.
Ao Yun Shangri-La 2013
China
Red Wine
93
Complexity, freshness, elegance and subtle tannins make up the unique character of this new Himalayan terroir, which Ao Yun 2013 expresses for the first time. Intense, deep dark color followed by several layers of aromas which develop subtly, intertwine and evolve during the tasting Intense red fruit, cassis, cherry which evolve to dark currant, spices, mint, tea leaves, mild tobacco. On the palate, exuberant ripe red fruit, cherry stone, with a certain spiciness mild tobacco and minerality, with captivating and penetrating flavors. The wine is light with fine, supple and silky tannins. Persistent red fruit finish with very precise, chiseled tannins. Very harmonious, sophisticated, delicate wine with a long finish.
A.P. Vin Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
The color of this wine is about as dense as Pinot is allowed to get before the Pinot police force arrives. The nose is almost impenetrable at first, but if you give it enough time in the glass, some fruit will make a guest appearance. The palate is equally firm with high tannin and very good acidity. A nice flavor of new oak comes though.
A.P. Vin Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
92
Complex dark berry and rose petal nose with classic spice box, hints of mineral and pleasing earthy nuances. The palate isfilled with rich and plush concentrated flavors of red and blackberry fruits combined with distinct baking spice and daring black pepper.Playful acidity adds structure and a finish that is memorable. Classic Clos!
A.P. Vin Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
Complex dark berry and rose petal nose with classic spice box, hints of mineral and pleasing earthy nuances. The palate is filled with rich and plush concentrated flavors of red and blackberry fruits combined with distinct baking spice and daring black pepper. Playful acidity adds structure and a finish that is memorable.
A.P. Vin Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
90
A classic nose loaded with berry pie, sweet spice and floral rose petal. Full-bodied richness and spice on the palate with balanced acidity and complexity that is beautifully focused while framed in toasty oak. Nuanced in all the right Clos-Jo ways with a plush texture!
A.P. Vin Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
92
Planted in 1998, the Clos Pepe Vineyard sits in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills. This special property is perfectly influenced by the wind, fog, low temperatures and cool summers that allow us to produce wines unlike any in the world. The East West valleys of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA pull cold air off the Pacific, and the sea-bed soils intensely limit vigor. Small vines, small clusters, small berries, and thick skins provide the perfect storm for producing exceptional Pinot Noir.
A.P. Vin Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
93
Ripe and rich, explosive dark concentrated berry fruit with full-bodied spice and mineral on the finish. Complex and delectable with great depth! Once again the Garys' have outdone themselves!
A.P. Vin Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012
Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
Always a perennial favorite, Garys' never disappoints! Rich and ripe with plum, black cherry and distinct Garys' bramble. Focused and vivid with a long, satisfying finish. The bee's knees! 2012 is well represented by Gary and Gary in this special bottle.
A.P. Vin Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
92
Rich and concentrated with thrilling notes of blackberry and dark cherry in addition to fleshy plum and blueberry flavors that are pure and deeply focused. Full bodied with loads of texture and layer upon layer add to an incredible mouth feel. Sweet oak completes the sublime, complex finish. Wow!
A.P. Vin Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
92
Rich and concentrated with thrilling notes of blackberry and dark cherry in addition to fleshy plum and blueberry flavors that are pure and deeply focused. Full bodied with loads of texture and layer upon layer add to an incredible mouth feel. Sweet oak completes the sublime, complex finish. Wow!
A.P. Vin Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Red Wine
92
Polished, dark fruit with an explosive mid-palate framed by mineral, sage and floral notes with soft tannin that adds structure. Spicy and sumptuous! Long persistent finish rounds out this lush wine. Another mouthful of Kanzler!
A.P. Vin Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Red Wine
91
Polished, dark fruit with an explosive mid-palate framed by mineral, sage and floral notes with soft tannin that adds structure. Spicy and sumptuous! Long persistent finish rounds out this lush wine. Another mouthful of Kanzler!
A.P. Vin Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Red Wine
93
Rich, ripe and assertive with great balance. Dark wild berry fruit with mineral, sage and raspberry flavors. Laser-focused with lots of juice, this wine will keep you coming back for more. Epic Kanzler waiting for your attention!
A.P. Vin Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Red Wine
90
Plush, complex super-mid-palate with dark fruit, sweet cherries, mocha and a hint of minerality. Silky, concentrated texture and vivid favors plus a touch of sweet oak. Delish!
A.P. Vin Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir 2009
Russian River, Sonoma County, California
Red Wine
92
Only 200 cases produced.
A.P. Vin Ridgetop Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Red Wine
90
Sonoma Coast “savage” with tobacco, dark black cherries and forest floor make this coastal pinot so captivating - my favorite Ridgetop yet! Incredible mouth feel with textured deliciousness, framed by toasty oak finishing with a wild berry potpourri!
A.P. Vin Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
95
Lively berries jump out of the glass in this rich, elegant wine. We're tempted to keep all 325 cases for ourselves! Viscous with sweet, mouth-coating goodness and a delicate nose. Complexity that only long hang time can deliver. Delicious!
A.P. Vin Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012
Central Coast, California
Red Wine
93
Sweet cherries jump from the glass. Intense, rich and layered with complex blackberry and plum flavors framed by sweet French oak. Subtle earth nuances captivate and round out the palate. A finish that is everlasting. Big "wow" factor. Come to papa!
A.P. Vin Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013
Central Coast, California
Red Wine
93
Sweet cherries jump from the glass. Intense, rich and layered with complex blackberry and plum flavors framed by sweet French oak. Subtle earth nuances captivate and round out the palate. A finish that is everlasting. Big "wow" factor.
A.P. Vin Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
94
Classy yet thrilling with a luscious and rich bright cherry, berry core. Sweet oak paired with loamy earth and bright acidity makes for an incredible wine with a laser focus and textured mid-palate mouth-feel. Supple in nature, this beauty begs glass after glass!
A.P. Vin Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
Classy yet thrilling with a luscious and rich bright cherry, berry core. Sweet oak paired with loamy earth and bright acidity makes for an incredible wine with a laser focus and textured mid-palate mouth-feel. Supple in nature, this beauty begs glass after glass!
A.P. Vin Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
92
In 1996, Gary Franscioni planted the 50-acre Rosella’s Vineyard, named for his wife, on their estate property just 1.5 miles north of Garys’ Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation of Monterey County. We have been sourcing grapes from this vineyard site since 2003 and believe that Rosella’s Vineyard, with Gary Franscioni’s exceptional farming practices, produces a unique wine representing the very best of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Santa Lucia Highlands has proven to be a world class appellation, and we are proud to offer a wine from this great vineyard.
A.P. Vin Turner Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009
Central Coast, California
Red Wine
91
Unfined and unfiltered
A.P. Vin Turner Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
Red Wine
92
Dense and focused with dark, rich, black fruit with a classic Sta. Rita minerally edge. Spice and slight tannin give this wine excellent structure. Sweet oak rounds out a long finish with a wonderful length and persistence that captivates with each sip!
Apaltagua Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Chile
Red Wine
85
This bright and lively Cabernet Sauvignon has great richness and depth. It is a perfect match for grilled meats and tomato-based pastas. Rated a "Best Buy" by Wine Enthusiast.
Apaltagua Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Chile
Red Wine
88
Fruit forward with nice raspberry freshness. Soft tannins.
Apaltagua Costero Extra Brut
San Antonio Valley (Chile), Chile
Sparkling & Champagne
90
Apaltagua Costero is pale gold in color, with fine bubbles. On the nose it is clean with marked notes of white fruits, such as green and yellow apples. Clear notes of crusty bread and hazelnuts mix with a delicate hint of buttery aromas. In the mouth it is creamy, where the subtle flavors of white fruit repeat and blend with a nutty hint, and finish with a fresh and persistent end.