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Artazu Artazuri Garnacha 2000	Rioja, Spain	Red Wine	87	"The tank-fermented and aged 2000 Garnacha, (2,500 cases) made from 60-80 year old Grenache, exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as copious quantities of sweet black cherry and raspberry fruit presented in an uncomplicated but mouthfilling, medium to full-bodied, ripe style with good definition. It tastes like a top-notch Beaujolais on steroids. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. This debut offering from Artazuri, a project of Juan-Carlos Lopez de la Call, the force behind Rioja's great Bodegas Artadi, is worth buying by the case."
Artazu Artazuri Garnacha 2009	Spain	Red Wine	91	An approachable wine that boasts heady aromas, succulent fruit and a good natural acidity, the Artazuri Garnacha is an ideal everyday wine. Bright cherry-red in color, it has redolent aromas of ripe forest berries, lavender and violet. Well-balanced and medium-bodied on the palate, the wine is full of ripe fruit that persists through the finish.
Artazu Pasos de San Martin Garnacha 2013	Navarra, Spain	Red Wine	91	A vibrant and fruity wine, with soft and fresh tannins. It´s a wine full of power and authenticity.
Artazu Santa Cruz de Artazuri 2000	Rioja, Spain	Red Wine	92	"The 2000 Santa Cruz de Artazuri (600 cases) is 100% Grenache from a high altitude, 100+ year old vineyard with gravelly/chalky soils. The wine was aged 8-10 months in large French demi-muids, and bottled with minimal clarification. It elicited three "wow's" from me when tasted. It boasts a gorgeous perfume of black raspberry liqueur mixed with cherries, blackberries, minerals, and licorice. Although restrained, it cannot conceal its full body, opulence, richness, and overall purity. This sexy, amazing red tastes like a $50-$60 wine."
Arterberry Maresh Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2014	Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	90	Wines like this don't often get made, especially in tremendous vintages like 2014. It's so tempting to keep all the juice in the higher-priced single vineyard bottling, but Jim Maresh's Dundee Hills is the ultimate gateway wine. Experience the Arterberry Maresh style for a bargain. It over delivers on fruit and complexity.
Arterberry Maresh Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012	Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	93	Maresh Vineyard is Jim's reference point for Dundee Hills Pinot Noir. It is the most complex and layered Pinot Noir. It tends towards pure flavors of concentrated red berries, black tea, sandalwood, floral tones, stony spice, and berry bramble. The silken tannins and long, intricate mouth feel speak to the truly elegant profile of this wine, which always benefits from ample air upon opening.
Arterberry Maresh Maresh Vineyards Chardonnay 2014	Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon	White Wine	91	Expansive richness marries linear precision, forming this beautiful partnership. Meyer lemon custard, ginger, a mouthwatering salinity, finishing with hazelnut and granny smith apple through the long, vibrant finish. This has taken a few months to settle into itself and now that it has, it is simply stellar.
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 1998	Carneros, California	White Wine	90	Complex ripe apple, pear nectar and butterscotch aromas and a touch of nutmeg fill the rich, seductive nose of this Chardonnay. The wine delivers luxurious textures and a host of flavors to the palate, including sweet ripe pear, lemon and apple butter, that persist throughout a long, well-balanced finish.
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 1999	Carneros, California	White Wine	87	Complex ripe apple, pear nectar and butterscotch aromas and a touch of nutmeg fill the rich, seductive nose of this Chardonnay. The wine delivers luxurious textures and a host of flavors to the palate, including sweet ripe pear, lemon and apple butter, that persist throughout a long, well-balanced finish.
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2000	Carneros, California	White Wine	89	Complex ripe apple, pear nectar and butterscotch aromas and a touch of nutmeg fill the rich, seductive nose of this Chardonnay. The wine delivers luxurious textures and a host of flavors to the palate, including sweet ripe pear, lemon and apple butter, that persist throughout a long, well-balanced finish.
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2007	Carneros, California	White Wine	90	Lemon blossoms, green apple, ripe pineapple and honeydew melon are front and center in this Chardonnay. This crisp fruitiness is combined with nuances of vanilla topped cream brulee, butter, and toasted oak making this wine both easy to enjoy and seductively complex. Silky supple with lingering flavors, yet a tingle of crisp acid on the finish; a great accompaniment for food and friends.
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2008	Carneros, California	White Wine	90	The color of this wine is bright straw yellow. Luscious aromas of lime, orange peel, apricot, mango, honeysuckle and lemon zest jumps out of the glass. Hints of thyme and cardamom as well as custard and caramel notes make this wine very attractive. Exotic tropical fruit flavor expands on the palate and a vivid citrus essence lingers long. Delightful acidity and minerality add structure while sweet oak nuances such as vanilla and caramel add suppleness to the wine. This Chardonnay clearly shows the wonderful potential of our Carneros region.
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2009	Carneros, California	White Wine	91	The Chardonnay vineyards for this blend span the entire cool climate Carneros appellation, where temperatures are moderated by persistent morning fog, cool afternoon breezes and the adjoining San Pablo Bay. During growing season the sun burns off fog by late morning and the temperatures rise quickly. At the same time, hot air rising above the Central Valley is replaced by cool air funneling through the Petaluma Wind Gap off the Pacific Ocean. The combination of sunshine and cool temperatures results in gradual maturation of the grapes, allowing them to develop great natural acidity and deep fruit flavor.
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2010	Carneros, California	White Wine	92	Crisp and mouthwatering offering pear, apricot, lime and apple streaked with notes of oregano, tarragon, and hints of vanilla and honey. The vivid citrus and tropical fruit flavors are delicately wrapped in a rich and generously-textured mouthfeel. Mature acids hold the wine's structure and create length, while a touch of scrumptious cinnamon toast note lingers in the elegant finish.
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2011	Carneros, California	White Wine	89	The Carneros Chardonnay is first and foremost about aromatics, and the techniques use are designed to retain the signature Carneros aromas of lemon-citrus and white blossom while accentuating the minerality and vivid, fresh fruit flavors of citrus and stone fruits in the wine. Partial barrel fermentation, malolactic and lees stirring create layers affect, imparting hints of cedar and honey and wrapping the flavors in a rich, generously-textured mouthfeel.
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2015	Carneros, California	White Wine	90	This is a bright Chardonnay, with the beautiful layers of fruit bursting in the glass – notes of honeysuckle, orange blossom, key lime and golden peach. The techniques used are designed to retain the signature Los Carneros aromas of lemon-citrus and white blossom while accentuating the minerality and vivid, fresh fruit flavors of citrus and stone fruits in the wine. Partial barrel fermentation and lees stirring create complex layers that impart hints of oak and wrap the flavors in a rich, generously textured mouthfeel and elegant finish.
Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2014	Carneros, California	White Wine	89	The Carneros Chardonnay is first and foremost about aromatics, and the techniques used are designed to retain the signature Carneros aromas of lemon-citrus and white blossom while accentuating the minerality and vivid, fresh fruit flavors of citrus and stone fruits in the wine. Partial barrel fermentation, malolactic and lees stirring create complex layers, imparting hints of oak and wrapping the flavors in a rich, generously textured mouthfeel and elegant finish.
Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 1999	Carneros, California	Red Wine	87	This wine shows abundant intense aromas of ripe black cherry and black plum jelly with hints of spice and smoked meat. Almost syrupy, the smooth, sweet textures are loaded with black cherry, raspberry and boysenberry flavors and the finish is long and vibrant.
Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 2007	Carneros, California	Red Wine	90	A dark and exuberant expression of great Carneros Pinot Noir. Refined and elegant aromas of cherry, red currant, chocolate and faint whiffs of leaf tobacco. This wine is beautifully subtle and multi-layered with oak spices of clove, allspice and smoke. Excellent structure gives this wine a mid-palate weight and silky sensation from start to finish. A perfectly balanced Pinot with just a gentle tingle of acid which keeps the fruit lively throughout the whole taste. This wine is wonderful straight out of the bottle, but has the concentration and complexity to improve with several years of aging.
Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 2008	Carneros, California	Red Wine	88	With a dazzling ruby color this wine greets the taster with beautiful aromas of cherry, raspberry and plum sprinkled with cinnamon, leather and a hint of caramel. A vibrant entry leads to layers of ripe, red berry flavors that are brightened with a delectable acidity that lengthens the finish. Supple tannins add texture, while spicy notes of clove, cinnamon and sweet oak intensify the complexity of this classic Carneros Pinot Noir.
Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 2016	Carneros, California	Red Wine	90	On the nose, this wine offers beautiful, bright aromas of black cherry, plum and a hint of rose petal. On the palate, lush flavors of strawberry, mulberry and blueberry are accentuated with hints of spice and earth. The natural acidity gives vibrancy and it is an excellent partner to so many foods; it is medium bodied and has a long finish. A classic Pinot Noir that is true to its unique appellation.
Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 2017	Carneros, California	Red Wine	90	On the nose, this wine offers beautiful, bright aromas of black cherry, plum and a hint of rose petal. On the palate, lush flavors of strawberry, mulberry and blueberry are accentuated with hints of spice and earth. The natural acidity gives vibrancy and it is an excellent partner to so many foods; it is medium bodied and has a long finish. A classic Pinot Noir that is true to its unique appellation.
Artesa Chardonnay 1999	Carneros, California	White Wine	87	Complex ripe apple, pear nectar and butterscotch aromas and a touch of nutmeg fill the rich, seductive nose of this Chardonnay. The wine delivers luxurious textures and a host of flavors to the palate, including sweet ripe pear, lemon and apple butter, that persist throughout a long, well-balanced finish.
Artesa Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 1999	Carneros, California	Red Wine	88	This wine has a concentrated perfumed nose with a wealth of fruit, including intense black cherry and fresh, ripe strawberry aromas with touches of spice and sandalwood. A silken entry onto the palate leads to lush black cherry and black plum flavors and a hint of cinnamon on the long, rich finish.
Artesa Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2007	Carneros, California	Red Wine	91	A dark, rich Carneros Pinot Noir with elegant aromas of cherry, raspberry, roses and milk chocolate. Powerful yet refined, this wine displays a silky texture wrapped around layers of vibrant fruit which is enhanced by spicy notes of cedar, clove, bay and cumin. Excellent structure provides both mid-palate weight and a long persistent finish. The wine's bright acidity bodes well for its long-term aging potential. Although delicious now this is a big, concentrated Pinot Noir that will benefit from additional time in bottle.
Artesa Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2008	Carneros, California	Red Wine	90	2008 was another drought year in Napa Valley, making the vines relatively less vigorous with smaller berries. Bud break in Artesa's Carneros vineyard occurred the usual time -- from mid to late March -- but a severe frost limited the crop size even further. The vineyard team worked hard through the season to ensure even ripeness among the berries. A long heat spell the first week of September signaled the beginning of harvest, however the temperature soon dropped drastically and the weather stayed cool and dry for the rest of the month. Our estate Pinot Noir grapes were hand harvested in September at full maturity.
Artesa Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2009	Carneros, California	Red Wine	93	With Pinot Noir, I worry about aromatics first, color second. Our open top fermenters with the pneumatic punch down devices are key to achieving this vision. Rather than beating up the wine during fermentation the way pumping over can do, this tool gently extracts flavor and color but leaves the delicate aromatics in place. With enough oak to provide texture and a hint of sweetness, the Estate Reserve Pinot Noir is all about the aromas of raspberry, cherry and strawberry – aromas that are carried through to the flavors along with hints of classic Carneros rose petal.
Artesa Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2013	Carneros, California	Red Wine	90	Heady aromas of raspberry, cherry and wild strawberry jump from the glass, tinged with notes of anise and coriander. Pure and vibrant, the wine delivers sweet red cherry and berry flavors that pick up spicy notes of clove and cinnamon and a hint of toffee on the finish. Fruit concentration, bright acidity and velvety tannins are the hallmarks of this estate-grown Pinot Noir.
Artesa Napa Chardonnay 1999	Napa Valley, California	White Wine	88	Artesa connotes "hand-crafted" in Catalan, the language of our founders. The sculpted vine on our label symbolizes the artisans careful reshaping of what nature offers. Traditionally made in small lots with minimal handling, this Chardonnay fermented and aged sur lie for 14 months in French oak.
Artesa Napa Merlot 1997	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	91	Focused on tasty red cherry, black berry and plum, turning spicy and cedary, with firm tannins.
Artesa Napa Merlot 1999	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	88	This wine offers a wealth of ripe black cherry and plum aromas with mouthwatering hints of warm roasted grain and fresh mint in the background. There is a lovely interplay of cherries, plums and creamy vanilla on the palate, and the long finish is balanced, complex and juicy.
Artesa Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	88	Very ripe and jammy, with charry oak flavors leading to a core of juicy cherry, plum and wild berry notes and a round, warm, spicy finish. Drink now through 2006.
Artesa Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	92	Very ripe and jammy, with charry oak flavors leading to a core of juicy cherry, plum and wild berry notes and a round, warm, spicy finish. Drink now through 2006.
Artesa Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	92	Concentrated blackberry, black cherry and currant aromas fill the nose of this elegant yet powerful Cabernet. On the mouth, the wine is extremely well-balanced with well-integrated oak and tannins and generous, juicy, complex ripe cherry and berry fruit throughout.
Artesa Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	87	89% cabernet sauvignon; 6% merlot; 5% malbec.
Artesa Reserve Chardonnay 1998	Carneros, California	White Wine	90	Aromas of ripe pineapple, pear, butterscotch, hazelnut and brown spice fill the nose of this Reserve Chardonnay. On the mouth, a sweet impression, supple textures and good structure enhance rich flavors of spiced apple, mango, lemon oil and a hint of lemon zest on the refreshing finish.
Artesa Reserve Chardonnay 1999	Carneros, California	White Wine	89	Aromas of ripe pineapple, pear, butterscotch, hazelnut and brown spice fill the nose of this Reserve Chardonnay. On the mouth, a sweet impression, supple textures and good structure enhance rich flavors of spiced apple, mango, lemon oil and a hint of lemon zest on the refreshing finish.
Artesa Reserve Merlot 1997	Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	88	The nose of this Reserve Merlot is deeply scented, with a wealth of rich, ripe blackberry and black currant aromas and sweet vanilla oak spice. On the mouth, the wine offers round, full, sweet and juicy flavors of black cherry and berry and finishes long with touches of vanilla and cedar.
Artesa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 1998	Napa Valley, California	White Wine	90	This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays abundant varietal fruit aromas of citrus blossoms, honeydew melon, fig, grapefruit and ripe pear. On the mouth, the wine is round and rich yet nicely structured, with a wealth of sweet lemon-lime flavors mingling with tropical fruit and just a hint of well-integrated oak spice.
Artesa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 1999	Napa Valley, California	White Wine	90	This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays abundant varietal fruit aromas of citrus blossoms, honeydew melon, fig, grapefruit and ripe pear. On the mouth, the wine is round and rich yet nicely structured, with a wealth of sweet lemon-lime flavors mingling with tropical fruit and just a hint of well-integrated oak spice.
Artesa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2000	Napa Valley, California	White Wine	90	This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays abundant varietal fruit aromas of citrus blossoms, honeydew melon, fig, grapefruit and ripe pear. On the mouth, the wine is round and rich yet nicely structured, with a wealth of sweet lemon-lime flavors mingling with tropical fruit and just a hint of well-integrated oak spice.
Artesa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2002	Napa Valley, California	White Wine	90	This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays abundant varietal fruit aromas of citrus blossoms, honeydew melon, fig, grapefruit and ripe pear. On the mouth, the wine is round and rich yet nicely structured, with a wealth of sweet lemon-lime flavors mingling with tropical fruit and just a hint of well-integrated oak spice.
Artesa Russian River Pinot Noir 1997	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	87	This Pinot Noir presents an abundance of delightfully fresh, ripe cherry and raspberry aromas. The wine is rich and very polished on the palate, imparting a sweet, juicy impression with perfectly ripe cherry and cranberry flavors and hints of varietal spice and French oak nuances on a lengthy finish.
Artesa Sonoma Merlot 1998	Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	87	Dense, rich, ripe aromas of lush black plums, black cherries, red fruits and spice abound in the nose of this Merlot. The wine's elegant palate entry blossoms into full, ripe plummy flavors and a long, exotic finish with cranberry jam, spice, vanilla and oak toast throughout.
Artezin Dry Creek Zinfandel 2006	Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	90	The fruit profile opens with fresh blackberries and black cherry, followed by ripe raspberry jam. More subtle aromas of currants, licorice, black pepper and spice. Entry on the palate is a burst of berries, followed by spices and ripe fruit sweetness. The mid-palate is smooth and round with elegant tannins and a lush finish. This Dry Creek offering shows that Zinfandel can be sophisticated and elegant and gains complexity with pairing. As such, excellent food pairings include roasted duck, veal, and grilled salmon as well as pastas and subtle-flavored cheeses.
Artezin Dry Creek Zinfandel 2007	Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	89	Dry Creek Valley, a subappellation of Sonoma County, is nestled between the Alexander Valley to the east and the Russian River Valley to the southwest. Throughout the summer growing season the area benefits from warm temperatures during the day and coastal cooling in the late afternoon, though fog seldom impacts the region during the day. Long warm days are ideal for bringing grapes to ripeness while cool nights preserve natural acidity. Zinfandel loves heat, which gives the grape its distinctive jammy note. Zinfandel thrives in Dry Creek Valley, where it is the most recognized red grape varietal grown. The 2007 vintage commenced after a warm summer. The heat held during the vintage and fully mature grapes were harvested that were bursting with varietal flavor, had fleshy textures and smooth finishes.
Artezin Dry Creek Zinfandel 2012	Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	92	This handcrafted wine comes from the preeminent Zinfandel region in California: Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley. This region combines the daytime warmth needed for this heat-loving variety to fully mature the grapes and the cool evenings to retain fresh red fruit profiles and structure.
Artezin Dry Creek Zinfandel 2013	Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	91	Deep ruby red, this wine expresses typical boysenberry, cherry and brambly characters with nuances of allspice and violets. On the palate, these aromas follow through and are coupled with notes of crushed peppercorns and white chocolate, creating a multi-layered and highly nuanced Zinfandel. The midpalate is round and coating with fine grain tannins in the finish.
Artezin Dry Creek Zinfandel 2014	Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	90	Deep ruby red, this wine expresses typical boysenberry, cherry and brambly characters with nuances of allspice and violets. On the palate, these aromas follow through and are coupled with notes of crushed peppercorns and white chocolate, creating a multi-layered and highly nuanced Zinfandel. The midpalate is round and coating with fine grain tannins in the finish.
Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel 2006	North Coast, California	Red Wine	90	"This is a brand from Hess Collection that specializes in Zinfandel. Crafted by Hess' talented winemaker, Randle Johnson, it's quite a good Zin, classic in its way, briary and brambly and spicy. Drinks deep and long in wild berry, pepper, licorice, Dr. Pepper and smoky flavors, and will be great with a steak."
Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel 2007	North Coast, California	Red Wine	90	A blend of 91% Zinfandel and 9% Petite Syrah.
Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel 2009	North Coast, California	Red Wine	87	Ruby red and purple in hue, this wine has aromas of black pepper, boysenberry, clove, cinnamon and allspice. The red fruit flavors fill the palate, dominated by raspberry, red cherry and pomegranate, complemented by hints of nutmeg and rosemary for a classic varietal character. Soft, supple tannins create a firm, yet lush mouthfeel. With its bright fruit-forward flavor profile and spicy palate, this wine is truly a "Zinny" Zin. Though this wine is created for immediate enjoyment, it will age gracefully for 2-3 years.
Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel 2010	North Coast, California	Red Wine	90	Deep ruby red with a violet hue on the edge, Artezin Zinfandel has a brambly red fruit profile with aromas of red boysenberries, raspberries and black pepper alongside spicy notes of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. The flavors fill the palate, dominated by raspberry jam, fresh boysenberry and pomegranate with a black pepper note. The finish is soft, with supple tannins creating a firm, yet lush mouthfeel. Though this wine is created for immediate enjoyment, it will age gracefully for several years.
Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel 2011	North Coast, California	Red Wine	92	The color is bright crimson red with a violet hue. The aromas are very bright, showing fresh raspberry, boysenberry and pomegranate fruit, followed by classic "zinny" spice of nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper. The fruit and spice continues on the palate, which is again fresh with hints of blueberry and huckleberry. The texture is round and rich for easy drinking and the tannins add to the lush mouthfeel. This wine was created for immediate enjoyment and pairs well with grilled meats, pastas and semi-firm cheeses such as an aged cheddar, Fenacho or goat gouda.
Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel 2012	Mendocino, California	Red Wine	89	In the glass, a ruby red wine with a magenta hue sets the stage for aromas of red fruits led by boysenberry, raspberry and cherry. Notes of layered white and black pepper, allspice and cinnamon all contribute to the classic "Zinny" character typical of Artezin. In the mouth, flavors of red fruit repeat, complemented by pomegranate and cherry. Rich and lush, the wine shows supple tannins that balance nicely between aging and immediate enjoyment. Pair with grilled meats and robust red sauced pasta.
Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel 2013	Mendocino, California	Red Wine	91	A dark garnet, almost brooding Vermillion red color is striking in the glass, much richer and deeper than previous vintages. Aromas of red fruits dominate, showing pomegranate, cherry and boysenberry, accented by white pepper and cedary oak spice. Flavors bring a smile, truly 'Zinny' led by raspberry and loganberry nicely presented with allspice and classic Zinfandel spice character. This wine is almost plush, round and coating, with fine grain tannins and a decidedly long finish, suggesting the potential for aging with further complexities and nuances yet to be revealed.
Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel 2014	Mendocino, California	Red Wine	92	The very first thing you notice about this vintage is the deep, darkvermillion red cast of the wine, tinged with indigo blue hues. The aroma is classic, dominated by cherry, pomegranate and boysenberry. As expected, there’s a fine layer of white and black pepper. Flavors are abundant and very 'zinny’ led by raspberry surrounded in a spicy sea of cloves, cinnamon and allspice. As you taste the wine you’ll experience a plush, full, well-rounded mouthfeel that is coated with fine grained tannins and a lingering, memorable finish. I make this wine for immediate enjoyment, but the acid backbone and well balanced structure will allow for aging for at least another four years, perhaps longer.
Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel 2016	Mendocino, California	Red Wine	92	A dark garnet, almost brooding Vermillion red color is striking in the glass, much richer and deeper than previous vintages. Aromas of red fruits dominate, showing pomegranate, cherry and boysenberry, accented by white pepper and cedary oak spice. Flavors bring a smile, truly ‘Zinny’ led by raspberry and loganberry nicely presented with allspice and classic Zinfandel spice character. This wine is almost plush, round and coating, with fine grain tannins and a decidedly long finish, suggesting the potential for aging with further complexities and nuances yet to be revealed. Still, this will bring a smile of immediate satisfaction, particularly when paired with robust grilled meats, rich pastas such as Rigatoni Bolognese, hearty stews and artisan cheeses.
Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel 2018	Mendocino, California	Red Wine	90	This Zinfandel from Mendocino is a pure varietal expression of red and black fruit, with a hint of black pepper and a concentrated finish. We also look to single vineyards in the Russian River and Dry Creek appellations that showcase the richness and distinction of those places.
Artezin Petite Sirah 2012	Mendocino, California	Red Wine	90	A darkly colored wine with a purple hue opens with aromas ofblack cherry, blackberry and boysenberry, coupled with nuances oflicorice and spice. Plush and coating in the mouth, flavors echo thearomas while revealing notes of cassis, cinnamon and earthy foresttones. Wonderfully textured, youthful, chewy tannins will soften with a bit of aging.
Artezin Zinfandel 2005	California	Red Wine	89	Personally selected for Artezin, this fruit comes from some of California's finest Zinfandel regions including Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, Amador (Shenandoah Valley), and Mendocino (Ukiah Valley).
Artezin Zinfandel 2008	California	Red Wine	90	Ruby red and purple in hue, this wine has aromas of ripe red fruit, with hints of sage, cinnamon and pepper. The fruit flavors flesh out on the palate, dominated by raspberry, boysenberry and red cherry, complemented by hints of nutmeg, rosemary and spice, for a classic varietal character. Soft, supple tannins create a firm, yet lush mouthfeel. With its bright fruit-forward flavor profile, this wine is created for immediate enjoyment.
Arzuaga Amaya Arzuaga 2012	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	93	Clean, bright, with high intensity, ruby red with cherry nuances. Intense aromatic complexity, subtle notes of flowers of acacia and violets. Marked character of stone fruits, plus ripe red and black fruits. The notes of leather, nuts and spices extend the first sensations. Unctuous, velvety and tasty. With an elegant step and a great persistence.
Arzuaga Crianza 2010	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	89	The Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties with which this wine is produced are grown in the oldest area of La Planta estate. They are cultivated at 911 metres of altitude on clayey limestone soil over unbroken bedrock within one meter down the surface.
Arzuaga Crianza 2011	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	89	The Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties with which this wine is produced are grown in the oldest area of La Planta estate. They are cultivated at 911 metres of altitude on clayey limestone soil over unbroken bedrock within one meter down the surface.
Arzuaga Crianza 2013	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	An old-school example of Rioja and one that provides ample evidence that the Old School still has much to teach us: instead of retaining youthful fruit, the extended barrel aging softens the fruit, ripens it further so bing cherries become black cherries. Earthy notes protrude: white mushroom caps, damp earth, forest floor and leather hints and the finish suggests dried strawberries. Drink soon or in the next several years.
Arzuaga Crianza (375ML half-bottle) 2011	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	89	The Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties with which this wine is produced are grown in the oldest area of La Planta estate. They are cultivated at 911 metres of altitude on clayey limestone soil over unbroken bedrock within one meter down the surface.
Arzuaga Crianza (375ML half-bottle) 2013	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	An old-school example of Rioja and one that provides ample evidence that the Old School still has much to teach us: instead of retaining youthful fruit, the extended barrel aging softens the fruit, ripens it further so bing cherries become black cherries. Earthy notes protrude: white mushroom caps, damp earth, forest floor and leather hints and the finish suggests dried strawberries. Drink soon or in the next several years.
Arzuaga La Planta 2009	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	La Planta has a cherry color with purplish edge. robe. On the nose are fresh aromas, with a high level of fruity notes (sarsaparilla, blackcurrant, and liquorice). It also features some toasted noble wood notes such as cedar. The aromas on nose are the perfect precedent for the flavors on mouth. It is a silky and tasty wine. The fruitiness (youth) has a perfect balance with the elegance (aging in barrels). It is a semicrianza, a mature and rounded wine.
Arzuaga Pago Florentino 2009	Spain	Red Wine	90	Deep and lively, dark red color with a purple rim. Fresh and direct, with ripe fruit aromas combined with different toasted hints. Once in the glass red fruit aromas come through. On the palate, the wine is silky and lingering. The wine reflects the warm climate inwhich the vines are grown, with an interesting full-bodied, lingeringsensations but with a remarkable concentration.
Arzuaga Reserva 2010	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	91	Clean and bright, ruby red and shades of purple. Great aromatic intensity, complex and elegant, with notes of compote of red fruits of the forest, well assembled with the tertiary aromas of a clean and subtle barrel, leaving in retronasal hints of smoked and roasted. Enveloping and structured, with great unctuousness marked by its sweet tannin. Sensations silky and prolonged aftertaste.
Arzuaga Reserva 2012	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	Red cherry color, highlight the violet tones of its nuances, being clean and bright. Great aromatic complexity, which increases with the passage of time in an ostentatious manner; predominantly ripe red fruits, along with aromas typical of their oxidative aging, such as spicy incense and candy. Broad and unctuous, where the sweet tannin causes fleshy and silky sensations. The aftertaste reminds us again and again of all the sensations of the olfactory phase.
Ascheri Barolo 2012	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	94	Intense garnet red color. Rich and composite bouquet of sweet spices, dried flowers, leather and undergrowth harmonious, well structured with elegant tannins and great balance and complexity elegant and powerful wine at the same time.
Ascheri Barolo 2013	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	93	Intense garnet red color. Rich and composite bouquet of sweet spices, dried flowers, leather and undergrowth. Harmonious, well structured with elegant tannins and great balance and complexity. This is an elegant and powerful wine at the same time.
Ascheri Barolo 2014	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	90	Intense garnet red in color, this wine offers a rich bouquet of ripe fruit, candied fruit, tobacco and sweet spices. On the palate, it is balanced, with an excellent structure and fine tannins. Elegant and powerful at the same time.
Ascheri Barolo Sorano 2010	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	95	Garnet red color and an ethereal bouquet - intense tar with aromas of dry flowers, underwood, leather, truffles and sweet spices. A rich palate, balance and mature tannins contribute to its harmony, distinction and intensity. A remarkably classy, austere wine, with exceptional richness and tipicity.
Ascheri Barolo Sorano 2011	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	91	Garnet red color and an ethereal bouquet - intense tar with aromas of dry flowers, underwood, leather, truffles and sweet spices. A rich palate, balance and mature tannins contribute to its harmony, distinction and intensity. A remarkably classy, austere wine, with exceptional richness and tipicity.
Ashbourne Sandstone Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 2009	South Africa	White Wine	91	Ashbourne Sandstone is grown on quartzitic sandstone soils which emphasise the nervous energy and minerality of Sauvignon blanc.
Ashbrook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 2014	Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia	Red Wine	91	The inviting nose bursts with raspberry jelly crystal and sweet violet aromas. Ripe red berries, cherry plum fruit leather and hints of cassis saturate the palate with fine grained tannins creating a succulent, velvety mouthfeel. The extended maturation in super premium French oak barriques imparts an elegant spiciness and the subtle, leafy nuances typical of old vine Wilyabrup Cabernet which adds to the wines complexity.
Ashbrook Estate Chardonnay 2015	Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia	White Wine	90	To complement and enchance its rich tropical fruit, white peach and melon characters, Ashbrook Chardonnay is 50% fermented and matured in brand new French oak barriques for 8 months, then bottle-aged for a further 12 months.
Ashbrook Estate Semillon 2015	Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia	White Wine	90	A classic example of what this variety can achieve in a warm maritime climate. Made in an unwooded style to retain and enhance varietal fruit freshness. Staggered harvesting of fruit from a combination of estate sites and trellising systems allows expression of a spectrum of aromas and flavors from sweet grassiness to punchy ripe citrus in the finished wine. This complexity also provides exceptional structure and palate weight with considerable ageing potential. Cellaring for five or more years is rewarded with rich complex nut, straw and toast characters in harmony with ripe lemon and sweet grassy nuances while still retaining a pleasantly surprising level of freshness, vibrancy and length.
Ashbrook Estate Semillon 2017	Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia	White Wine	90	A classic example of what this variety can achieve in a warm maritime climate. Made in an unwooded style to retain and enhance varietal fruit freshness. Staggered harvesting of fruit from a combination of estate sites and trellising systems allows expression of a spectrum of aromas and flavors from sweet grassiness to punchy ripe citrus in the finished wine. This complexity also provides exceptional structure and palate weight with considerable ageing potential. Cellaring for five or more years is rewarded with rich complex nut, straw and toast characters in harmony with ripe lemon and sweet grassy nuances while still retaining a pleasantly surprising level of freshness, vibrancy and length.
Ashes & Diamonds Cabernet Franc No.2 2015	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	ASHES & DIAMONDS’ Cabernet Franc is a naturally restrained, balanced wine with subtle power and aromatic finesse that comes from the volcanic, clay and sandy loam soils of select vineyards in Napa Valley’s cooler south side (Los Carneros, Oak Knoll District and Yountville).
Ashes & Diamonds Oak Knoll Grand Vin No. 2 2015	Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	A wine of finesse and elegance that maintains fresh red and blue fruit flavors while exalting secondary characteristics of spice and herbal tones.
Ashes & Diamonds Red Hen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016	Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	The "Red Hen Vineyard" comes from Bart and Daphne Araujo’s property in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The well-drained gravelly loam soil acts like a sponge, naturally pulling rainwater down from the neighboring mountains and requiring little to no irrigation. The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from four different blocks with distinct characteristics, fermented together by native yeasts. The resulting wine has quiet power, poise and impressive length that comes in waves. The bright, fresh fruit combined with silky, weightless tannins are the hallmark of this benchland site.
Ashton Hills Pinot Noir 1999	Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia	Red Wine	85	The grapes for this wine all came from our own vineyard, which has 15 clones and is now 18 years old. The wine is from a low yielding vintage and is therefore quite concentrated. It's likely to improve for five or so years after which time it will sit on a plateau for perhaps another five.
Ashton Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2015	Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia	Red Wine	92	The 2015 growing season in the Adelaide Hills delivered excellent ripening conditions, with warm days resulting in great flavor development and cool nights ensuring good retention of acid. Drink now or cellar for around 10 years for significant further complexity.
Ashton Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2018	Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia	Red Wine	90	Brimming with juicy red and blue fruits, along with caraway seeds and truffle oil. The fruit opulence is framed by length-defining tannins, with briary and stalky notes. Under these layers are also cinnamon, cloves and cigar-box. The texture is plush and extraordinarily generous with a very fine, chewy finish.
Astrolabe Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2015	Marlborough, New Zealand	White Wine	92	Pale straw with green highlights. Aromas of blackcurrant leaf, lime zest, lemongrass and elderflower on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with white currants and preserved lemon, fresh herbs and a dry, savory and weighty finish.
Astrolabe Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2016	Marlborough, New Zealand	White Wine	90	Pale straw yellow-green in color, this Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of blackcurrant leaf, lime zest, lemongrass and elderflower. On the palate, it is medium bodied with white currants and preserved lemon, with fresh herbs and a dry, savory and weighty finish.
Astrolabe Kekerengu Sauvignon Blanc 2013	Marlborough, New Zealand	White Wine	91	Pale gold with green highlights. On the nose there are aromas of lime rind and pink grapefruit, ripe gooseberries, lemongrass and lemon balm. The wine is full-bodied, round and concentrated with flavors of green stropical fruit and peach, and has a crisp, dry finish.
Astrolabe Province Pinot Gris 2015	Marlborough, New Zealand	White Wine	90	Light Straw. Pear and quince, light peach and citrus rind and a whiff of cardamom and nougat on the nose. The palate is pure and focussed with a delicacy of structure, finishing crisp and dry. Stonefruit and pear flavors dominate, followed by some light citrus.
Astrolabe Province Pinot Noir 2011	Marlborough, New Zealand	Red Wine	90	Bright deep garnet in color with a savory bouquet of ripe dark and red cherry, brambly fruits with a hint of smoky oak. A full bodied wine with round, mouth filling flavors of plum, brambly fruit and dark cherry. The oak integrates nicely with the fruit, and combines well with the silky and linear tannin structure.
Astrolabe Province Pinot Noir 2013	Marlborough, New Zealand	Red Wine	91	Bright deep garnet. Savory ripe dark and red cherry, brambly fruits with a hint of smoky oak. Full bodied wine with round, mouth filling flavors of plum, brambly fruit and dark cherry. The oak integrates nicely with the fruit, and combines well with the silky and linear tannin structure.
Astrolabe Province Pinot Noir 2014	Marlborough, New Zealand	Red Wine	90	Bright deep garnet color. Savoury ripe dark and red cherry, brambly fruits with a hint of smoky oak aromas. Full bodied wine with round, mouth filling flavors of plum, brambly fruit, and dark cherry. The oak integrates nicely with the fruit and combines well with the silky and linear tannin structure.
Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2011	Marlborough, New Zealand	White Wine	91
Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2012	Marlborough, New Zealand	White Wine	90	Pale straw color with green highlights. Lemon grass, lime peel and elderflower aroma, with background notes of white currant and red pepper.
Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2013	Marlborough, New Zealand	White Wine	90	The 2013 Sauvignon Blanc displays pale straw with green highlights with aromas of lemon grass, lime peel and elderflower, with background notes of white currant and red pepper. Medium-bodied with white peach, gooseberry and citrus flavors, and a dry mineral finish.
Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2014	Marlborough, New Zealand	White Wine	90	Pale straw with green highlights. Aromas of lemongrass, lime peel and elderflower, with background notes of white currant and red pepper. Medium-bodied with white peach, gooseberry and citrus flavors, and a dry mineral finish.
Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2015	Marlborough, New Zealand	White Wine	90	Pale straw with green highlights. A bouquet of lemongrass, lime peel and elderflower, with background notes of white currant and red pepper. Medium-bodied with white peach, gooseberry and citrus flavours, and a dry mineral finish.

Artazu Artazuri Garnacha 2000

Rioja, Spain

Red Wine

87

"The tank-fermented and aged 2000 Garnacha, (2,500 cases) made from 60-80 year old Grenache, exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as copious quantities of sweet black cherry and raspberry fruit presented in an uncomplicated but mouthfilling, medium to full-bodied, ripe style with good definition. It tastes like a top-notch Beaujolais on steroids. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. This debut offering from Artazuri, a project of Juan-Carlos Lopez de la Call, the force behind Rioja's great Bodegas Artadi, is worth buying by the case."

Artazu Artazuri Garnacha 2009

Spain

Red Wine

91

An approachable wine that boasts heady aromas, succulent fruit and a good natural acidity, the Artazuri Garnacha is an ideal everyday wine. Bright cherry-red in color, it has redolent aromas of ripe forest berries, lavender and violet. Well-balanced and medium-bodied on the palate, the wine is full of ripe fruit that persists through the finish.

Artazu Pasos de San Martin Garnacha 2013

Navarra, Spain

Red Wine

91

A vibrant and fruity wine, with soft and fresh tannins. It´s a wine full of power and authenticity.

Artazu Santa Cruz de Artazuri 2000

Rioja, Spain

Red Wine

92

"The 2000 Santa Cruz de Artazuri (600 cases) is 100% Grenache from a high altitude, 100+ year old vineyard with gravelly/chalky soils. The wine was aged 8-10 months in large French demi-muids, and bottled with minimal clarification. It elicited three "wow's" from me when tasted. It boasts a gorgeous perfume of black raspberry liqueur mixed with cherries, blackberries, minerals, and licorice. Although restrained, it cannot conceal its full body, opulence, richness, and overall purity. This sexy, amazing red tastes like a $50-$60 wine."

Arterberry Maresh Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2014

Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

90

Wines like this don't often get made, especially in tremendous vintages like 2014. It's so tempting to keep all the juice in the higher-priced single vineyard bottling, but Jim Maresh's Dundee Hills is the ultimate gateway wine. Experience the Arterberry Maresh style for a bargain. It over delivers on fruit and complexity.

Arterberry Maresh Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

93

Maresh Vineyard is Jim's reference point for Dundee Hills Pinot Noir. It is the most complex and layered Pinot Noir. It tends towards pure flavors of concentrated red berries, black tea, sandalwood, floral tones, stony spice, and berry bramble. The silken tannins and long, intricate mouth feel speak to the truly elegant profile of this wine, which always benefits from ample air upon opening.

Arterberry Maresh Maresh Vineyards Chardonnay 2014

Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

White Wine

91

Expansive richness marries linear precision, forming this beautiful partnership. Meyer lemon custard, ginger, a mouthwatering salinity, finishing with hazelnut and granny smith apple through the long, vibrant finish. This has taken a few months to settle into itself and now that it has, it is simply stellar.

Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 1998

Carneros, California

White Wine

90

Complex ripe apple, pear nectar and butterscotch aromas and a touch of nutmeg fill the rich, seductive nose of this Chardonnay. The wine delivers luxurious textures and a host of flavors to the palate, including sweet ripe pear, lemon and apple butter, that persist throughout a long, well-balanced finish.

Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 1999

Carneros, California

White Wine

87

Complex ripe apple, pear nectar and butterscotch aromas and a touch of nutmeg fill the rich, seductive nose of this Chardonnay. The wine delivers luxurious textures and a host of flavors to the palate, including sweet ripe pear, lemon and apple butter, that persist throughout a long, well-balanced finish.

Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2000

Carneros, California

White Wine

89

Complex ripe apple, pear nectar and butterscotch aromas and a touch of nutmeg fill the rich, seductive nose of this Chardonnay. The wine delivers luxurious textures and a host of flavors to the palate, including sweet ripe pear, lemon and apple butter, that persist throughout a long, well-balanced finish.

Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2007

Carneros, California

White Wine

90

Lemon blossoms, green apple, ripe pineapple and honeydew melon are front and center in this Chardonnay. This crisp fruitiness is combined with nuances of vanilla topped cream brulee, butter, and toasted oak making this wine both easy to enjoy and seductively complex. Silky supple with lingering flavors, yet a tingle of crisp acid on the finish; a great accompaniment for food and friends.

Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2008

Carneros, California

White Wine

90

The color of this wine is bright straw yellow. Luscious aromas of lime, orange peel, apricot, mango, honeysuckle and lemon zest jumps out of the glass. Hints of thyme and cardamom as well as custard and caramel notes make this wine very attractive. Exotic tropical fruit flavor expands on the palate and a vivid citrus essence lingers long. Delightful acidity and minerality add structure while sweet oak nuances such as vanilla and caramel add suppleness to the wine. This Chardonnay clearly shows the wonderful potential of our Carneros region.

Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2009

Carneros, California

White Wine

91

The Chardonnay vineyards for this blend span the entire cool climate Carneros appellation, where temperatures are moderated by persistent morning fog, cool afternoon breezes and the adjoining San Pablo Bay. During growing season the sun burns off fog by late morning and the temperatures rise quickly. At the same time, hot air rising above the Central Valley is replaced by cool air funneling through the Petaluma Wind Gap off the Pacific Ocean. The combination of sunshine and cool temperatures results in gradual maturation of the grapes, allowing them to develop great natural acidity and deep fruit flavor.

Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2010

Carneros, California

White Wine

92

Crisp and mouthwatering offering pear, apricot, lime and apple streaked with notes of oregano, tarragon, and hints of vanilla and honey. The vivid citrus and tropical fruit flavors are delicately wrapped in a rich and generously-textured mouthfeel. Mature acids hold the wine's structure and create length, while a touch of scrumptious cinnamon toast note lingers in the elegant finish.

Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2011

Carneros, California

White Wine

89

The Carneros Chardonnay is first and foremost about aromatics, and the techniques use are designed to retain the signature Carneros aromas of lemon-citrus and white blossom while accentuating the minerality and vivid, fresh fruit flavors of citrus and stone fruits in the wine. Partial barrel fermentation, malolactic and lees stirring create layers affect, imparting hints of cedar and honey and wrapping the flavors in a rich, generously-textured mouthfeel.

Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2015

Carneros, California

White Wine

90

This is a bright Chardonnay, with the beautiful layers of fruit bursting in the glass – notes of honeysuckle, orange blossom, key lime and golden peach. The techniques used are designed to retain the signature Los Carneros aromas of lemon-citrus and white blossom while accentuating the minerality and vivid, fresh fruit flavors of citrus and stone fruits in the wine. Partial barrel fermentation and lees stirring create complex layers that impart hints of oak and wrap the flavors in a rich, generously textured mouthfeel and elegant finish.

Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2014

Carneros, California

White Wine

89

The Carneros Chardonnay is first and foremost about aromatics, and the techniques used are designed to retain the signature Carneros aromas of lemon-citrus and white blossom while accentuating the minerality and vivid, fresh fruit flavors of citrus and stone fruits in the wine. Partial barrel fermentation, malolactic and lees stirring create complex layers, imparting hints of oak and wrapping the flavors in a rich, generously textured mouthfeel and elegant finish.

Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 1999

Carneros, California

Red Wine

87

This wine shows abundant intense aromas of ripe black cherry and black plum jelly with hints of spice and smoked meat. Almost syrupy, the smooth, sweet textures are loaded with black cherry, raspberry and boysenberry flavors and the finish is long and vibrant.

Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 2007

Carneros, California

Red Wine

90

A dark and exuberant expression of great Carneros Pinot Noir. Refined and elegant aromas of cherry, red currant, chocolate and faint whiffs of leaf tobacco. This wine is beautifully subtle and multi-layered with oak spices of clove, allspice and smoke. Excellent structure gives this wine a mid-palate weight and silky sensation from start to finish. A perfectly balanced Pinot with just a gentle tingle of acid which keeps the fruit lively throughout the whole taste. This wine is wonderful straight out of the bottle, but has the concentration and complexity to improve with several years of aging.

Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 2008

Carneros, California

Red Wine

88

With a dazzling ruby color this wine greets the taster with beautiful aromas of cherry, raspberry and plum sprinkled with cinnamon, leather and a hint of caramel. A vibrant entry leads to layers of ripe, red berry flavors that are brightened with a delectable acidity that lengthens the finish. Supple tannins add texture, while spicy notes of clove, cinnamon and sweet oak intensify the complexity of this classic Carneros Pinot Noir.

Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 2016

Carneros, California

Red Wine

90

On the nose, this wine offers beautiful, bright aromas of black cherry, plum and a hint of rose petal. On the palate, lush flavors of strawberry, mulberry and blueberry are accentuated with hints of spice and earth. The natural acidity gives vibrancy and it is an excellent partner to so many foods; it is medium bodied and has a long finish. A classic Pinot Noir that is true to its unique appellation.

Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir 2017

Carneros, California

Red Wine

90

On the nose, this wine offers beautiful, bright aromas of black cherry, plum and a hint of rose petal. On the palate, lush flavors of strawberry, mulberry and blueberry are accentuated with hints of spice and earth. The natural acidity gives vibrancy and it is an excellent partner to so many foods; it is medium bodied and has a long finish. A classic Pinot Noir that is true to its unique appellation.

Artesa Chardonnay 1999

Carneros, California

White Wine

87

Complex ripe apple, pear nectar and butterscotch aromas and a touch of nutmeg fill the rich, seductive nose of this Chardonnay. The wine delivers luxurious textures and a host of flavors to the palate, including sweet ripe pear, lemon and apple butter, that persist throughout a long, well-balanced finish.

Artesa Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 1999

Carneros, California

Red Wine

88

This wine has a concentrated perfumed nose with a wealth of fruit, including intense black cherry and fresh, ripe strawberry aromas with touches of spice and sandalwood. A silken entry onto the palate leads to lush black cherry and black plum flavors and a hint of cinnamon on the long, rich finish.

Artesa Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2007

Carneros, California

Red Wine

91

A dark, rich Carneros Pinot Noir with elegant aromas of cherry, raspberry, roses and milk chocolate. Powerful yet refined, this wine displays a silky texture wrapped around layers of vibrant fruit which is enhanced by spicy notes of cedar, clove, bay and cumin. Excellent structure provides both mid-palate weight and a long persistent finish. The wine's bright acidity bodes well for its long-term aging potential. Although delicious now this is a big, concentrated Pinot Noir that will benefit from additional time in bottle.

Artesa Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2008

Carneros, California

Red Wine

90

2008 was another drought year in Napa Valley, making the vines relatively less vigorous with smaller berries. Bud break in Artesa's Carneros vineyard occurred the usual time -- from mid to late March -- but a severe frost limited the crop size even further. The vineyard team worked hard through the season to ensure even ripeness among the berries. A long heat spell the first week of September signaled the beginning of harvest, however the temperature soon dropped drastically and the weather stayed cool and dry for the rest of the month. Our estate Pinot Noir grapes were hand harvested in September at full maturity.

Artesa Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2009

Carneros, California

Red Wine

93

With Pinot Noir, I worry about aromatics first, color second. Our open top fermenters with the pneumatic punch down devices are key to achieving this vision. Rather than beating up the wine during fermentation the way pumping over can do, this tool gently extracts flavor and color but leaves the delicate aromatics in place. With enough oak to provide texture and a hint of sweetness, the Estate Reserve Pinot Noir is all about the aromas of raspberry, cherry and strawberry – aromas that are carried through to the flavors along with hints of classic Carneros rose petal.

Artesa Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2013

Carneros, California

Red Wine

90

Heady aromas of raspberry, cherry and wild strawberry jump from the glass, tinged with notes of anise and coriander. Pure and vibrant, the wine delivers sweet red cherry and berry flavors that pick up spicy notes of clove and cinnamon and a hint of toffee on the finish. Fruit concentration, bright acidity and velvety tannins are the hallmarks of this estate-grown Pinot Noir.

Artesa Napa Chardonnay 1999

Napa Valley, California

White Wine

88

Artesa connotes "hand-crafted" in Catalan, the language of our founders. The sculpted vine on our label symbolizes the artisans careful reshaping of what nature offers. Traditionally made in small lots with minimal handling, this Chardonnay fermented and aged sur lie for 14 months in French oak.

Artesa Napa Merlot 1997

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

91

Focused on tasty red cherry, black berry and plum, turning spicy and cedary, with firm tannins.

Artesa Napa Merlot 1999

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

88

This wine offers a wealth of ripe black cherry and plum aromas with mouthwatering hints of warm roasted grain and fresh mint in the background. There is a lovely interplay of cherries, plums and creamy vanilla on the palate, and the long finish is balanced, complex and juicy.

Artesa Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

88

Very ripe and jammy, with charry oak flavors leading to a core of juicy cherry, plum and wild berry notes and a round, warm, spicy finish. Drink now through 2006.

Artesa Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

92

Very ripe and jammy, with charry oak flavors leading to a core of juicy cherry, plum and wild berry notes and a round, warm, spicy finish. Drink now through 2006.

Artesa Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

92

Concentrated blackberry, black cherry and currant aromas fill the nose of this elegant yet powerful Cabernet. On the mouth, the wine is extremely well-balanced with well-integrated oak and tannins and generous, juicy, complex ripe cherry and berry fruit throughout.

Artesa Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

87

89% cabernet sauvignon; 6% merlot; 5% malbec.

Artesa Reserve Chardonnay 1998

Carneros, California

White Wine

90

Aromas of ripe pineapple, pear, butterscotch, hazelnut and brown spice fill the nose of this Reserve Chardonnay. On the mouth, a sweet impression, supple textures and good structure enhance rich flavors of spiced apple, mango, lemon oil and a hint of lemon zest on the refreshing finish.

Artesa Reserve Chardonnay 1999

Carneros, California

White Wine

89

Aromas of ripe pineapple, pear, butterscotch, hazelnut and brown spice fill the nose of this Reserve Chardonnay. On the mouth, a sweet impression, supple textures and good structure enhance rich flavors of spiced apple, mango, lemon oil and a hint of lemon zest on the refreshing finish.

Artesa Reserve Merlot 1997

Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

88

The nose of this Reserve Merlot is deeply scented, with a wealth of rich, ripe blackberry and black currant aromas and sweet vanilla oak spice. On the mouth, the wine offers round, full, sweet and juicy flavors of black cherry and berry and finishes long with touches of vanilla and cedar.

Artesa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 1998

Napa Valley, California

White Wine

90

This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays abundant varietal fruit aromas of citrus blossoms, honeydew melon, fig, grapefruit and ripe pear. On the mouth, the wine is round and rich yet nicely structured, with a wealth of sweet lemon-lime flavors mingling with tropical fruit and just a hint of well-integrated oak spice.

Artesa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 1999

Napa Valley, California

White Wine

90

This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays abundant varietal fruit aromas of citrus blossoms, honeydew melon, fig, grapefruit and ripe pear. On the mouth, the wine is round and rich yet nicely structured, with a wealth of sweet lemon-lime flavors mingling with tropical fruit and just a hint of well-integrated oak spice.

Artesa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2000

Napa Valley, California

White Wine

90

This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays abundant varietal fruit aromas of citrus blossoms, honeydew melon, fig, grapefruit and ripe pear. On the mouth, the wine is round and rich yet nicely structured, with a wealth of sweet lemon-lime flavors mingling with tropical fruit and just a hint of well-integrated oak spice.

Artesa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2002

Napa Valley, California

White Wine

90

This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays abundant varietal fruit aromas of citrus blossoms, honeydew melon, fig, grapefruit and ripe pear. On the mouth, the wine is round and rich yet nicely structured, with a wealth of sweet lemon-lime flavors mingling with tropical fruit and just a hint of well-integrated oak spice.

Artesa Russian River Pinot Noir 1997

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

87

This Pinot Noir presents an abundance of delightfully fresh, ripe cherry and raspberry aromas. The wine is rich and very polished on the palate, imparting a sweet, juicy impression with perfectly ripe cherry and cranberry flavors and hints of varietal spice and French oak nuances on a lengthy finish.

Artesa Sonoma Merlot 1998

Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

87

Dense, rich, ripe aromas of lush black plums, black cherries, red fruits and spice abound in the nose of this Merlot. The wine's elegant palate entry blossoms into full, ripe plummy flavors and a long, exotic finish with cranberry jam, spice, vanilla and oak toast throughout.

Artezin Dry Creek Zinfandel 2006