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Avennia Gravura 2015	Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	93	The 2015 Gravura is the most hedonistic yet, with aromas of black cherry coulis, red currants, chocolate truffle, violets, and a hint of leather. Rich and palate-coating mouthfeel with dark red and black berries, mocha, and toasted hazelnuts. There is a nice streak of acidity on palate to lift the large-scaled fruit and structure. This wine is tasting great already, but will age 5-8 years at least.
Avennia Sestina 2013	Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	Compelling notes of blueberry, currant, mineral, underbrush, and wood smoke lead to an elegant yet weighty mid-palate that reverberates with black fruits, currant, summer herbs, crushed rock, and a hint of jasmine. The lingering, complex finish hints at a long, fulfilling life in the cellar. This wine will reward at least 3 years of aging, and improve for a decade or more.
Avennia Sestina 2015	Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	93	The Sestina is an ancient form of poetry from Medieval France. Just as a modern poet can fill this form with new expressions, we use the traditional Bordeaux blend to express Washington. Sestina is our vision for an old vine, complex blend where all of the components complement each other. This wine is designed for the cellar, so the emphasis is on structure, balance, and complexity.
Avennia Sestina 2016	Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	94	Quite dark in color for Sestina, consistent with this vintage. The nose is very expressive and deep, with dark blackberry compote, crème de cassis, roasted espresso, crushed violets, and graphite. On the palate, there is an intense concentration and depth in the mid-palate, yet the acidity keeps it light on its feet. Berry reduction, rubbed savory herbs, winter mint, and crushed rock minerality on the balanced palate. It finishes with an intense, yet pliant texture.
Avennia Sestina 2014	Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	95	Beautiful and complex aromas of plum, cherry, blackberry, mocha, fresh savory herbs, with lead pencil and earthy notes lead off this wine. It is bright, deep, and firm on the palate, featuring focused red and black fruits, mountain flowers, vanilla, bitter chocolate and cigar box. This wine should really be singing in 2-3 years, and hit age fifteen in great shape.
Averaen Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016	Willamette Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	91	Oregon's Willamette Valley offers an ideal growing climate, where strong winds blow from the nearby Pacific Ocean, and the mix of ancient volcanic soils and marine sediments from a prehistoric ocean floor lend intense minerality and complexity to the Pinot Noir grapes grown on them. Simple sustainable farming, hands-off winemaking and a passion for Pinot Noir dictate Averaen's mission.
Avid Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017	Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	90	Aromas of plump fruits and rich spices. Notes of fresh and delicate raspberries, ripe red cherries, and black plums are met by hints of toast & leather from the oak aging. The tannins are well integrated and the acidity beautifully balanced -the result of meticulous vineyard management and undeniable winemaking experience. Great aging potential.
Avignonesi 50 & 50 Toscana 1999	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	94	This wine, as important and special as it is rare, is the fruit of collaboration between Avignonesi and Capannell. The Sangiovesse originates from the Capannelle Estate in Gaiole,Chianti, while the Merlot was selected from Avignonesi's Estate in Montepulciano.
Avignonesi Avignonesi Rosso 1999	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	87	Characteristics: Intense ruby red in colour with a bouquet reminiscent of wild fruits, spices and grass. The taste is round and harmonious.
Avignonesi Avignonesi Rosso 2004	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	87	Intense ruby red in color with a bouquet reminiscent of wild fruits, spices and grass. The taste is round and harmonious.
Avignonesi 50&50 2012	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	92	50&50 has a deep, ruby red color. Aromas of blackcurrants and sour cherries are intertwined with scents of sandalwood,cloves, thyme and menthol. The flavour is rich and enveloping, with lots of ripe fruit and warm notes of baking spices. Longlingering and elegant, the finish is delicately balsamic. This is a wine suitable for long ageing in the bottle.
Avignonesi Desiderio (1.5L) 1998	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	92	Characteristics: Intense, rubin red in colour, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits. The taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.
Avignonesi Desiderio (1.5 L) 1999	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	93	This super-Tuscan blend of Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) was listed in
Avignonesi Desiderio 1998	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	92	This super-Tuscan blend of Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) is an intense, ruby red in colour, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits. The taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.
Avignonesi Desiderio 1999	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	93	This super-Tuscan blend of Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) was listed in
Avignonesi Desiderio 2000	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Intense, ruby red in colour, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits. The taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.
Avignonesi Desiderio 2001	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	94	Intense, ruby red in colour, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits. The taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.
Avignonesi Desiderio 2004	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	95	Grapes: Merlot (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%). Intense, ruby red in color. Its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits; the taste is full bodied, harmonious and round.
Avignonesi Desiderio 2006	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	Characteristics: intense, ruby red in color, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits; the taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.
Avignonesi Desiderio 2008	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	Deep ruby red color, the Desiderio 2008 reveals inviting aromas of blackberries and red currant, unfolding on a bed on undergrowth and spiced with hints of mint and sage leaves. Full-bodied, with elegant tannins and fresh acidity, the 2008 Desiderio provides a lush, long-lasting drinking experinece.
Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot 2012	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	This vintage of Desiderio displays fresh notes of forest fruits such as blueberry and raspberry, intertwined with hints of sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is long, soft and full-bodied with silky tannins and a persistent, fruity finish with a touch of dark chocolate.
Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot 2014	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	Intense, deep red in color, the main trait of Desiderio 2014 is the harmony between the sweet fruity notes, typical to Merlot, and the fresh acidity, testament of the 2014 vintage. Aromas of blueberries and raspberry juice find depth in notes of toasted coffee beans, cloves and thyme, with just a touch of underlying menthol. The taste is fruity and fragrant, with refined, silky tannins and a long-lingering finish, reminiscent of red currant and sweet spices.
Avignonesi Grandi Annate Riserva Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2007	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	93	Vino Nobile "Grandi Annate" is garnet red in color; its bouquet remind of red berries with a slight scent of violet; the taste is full-bodied, round, with a very long finish.
Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (1.5L) 1997	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	93	A lovely medium ruby red with an intense and complex bouquet redolent of orange peel, red berries, violets, fern and Indian spices. Its earthy aromas have a touch of cedar. Elegant and polished tannins with firm acidity and a long, enticing finish.
Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2011	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	This selection of Sangiovese is medium ruby red colour. The ample bouquet opens with scents of camellias and wild roses, followed by notes of black currant and red plums, and hints of eucalyptus and sandalwood. The Grandi Annate is well-balanced and round, with concentration and structure coming from the soil and elegance and finesse coming from the age of the vines. The tannins are firm but silky, and the fruity, elegant mid-palate leads towards a long finish reminiscent of cedar.
Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2012	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Medium ruby red color. The elegant bouquet opens with notes of wild roses, plums, and a variety of red fruits, underlined by intriguing scents of sandalwood, myrrh and delicate hints of cloves. The Grandi Annate 2012 is full-bodied yet delicate and round with a fresh acidity and a savoury finish that lingers on the palate.
Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2004	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	95	The Grandi Annate displays a lovely medium ruby red colour. The bouquet shows intensity and complexity stretching from orange peel, red berries and violets to fern and Indian spices with lovely earthy aromas and a touch of cedar. On the palate, tannins are polished and elegant, with a firm acidity and a long lasting, enticing finish.
Avignonesi Grifi 2010	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Bright ruby red color with intense aromas of violets, raspberries, red currants and sweet cherries with underlying hints of licorice and cumin. The taste is warm and full-bodied with fine, long tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Avignonesi Grifi 2015	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Bright ruby red colour with aromas of ripe, red berry fruits, sweet cherries and undergrowth with underlying scents of eucalyptus and nutmeg, intertwined with subtle hints of dark chocolate. The flavour is round and full-bodied, with a tightly woven structure and an inviting, fruity core, leading to a long-lingering, balsamic finish.
Avignonesi Grifi (stained labels) 1995	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Characteristics: Grifi is garnet red in colour. Its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of wild fruits. The taste is full-bodied, harmonious and round.
Avignonesi Poggetto di Sopra Alleanza Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015	Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	93	The wine shows grace and elegance, the bouquet is complex with tones of raspberry tart, indian spices, especially clove and cardamom. The tannins are silky with a long lingering finish.
Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano 2011	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Medium ruby red color with typical varietal aromas including strawberries, raspberries, fresh blood plums and cranberries with hints of rosemary and thyme. A burst of fruit on the palate leads way into velvety tannins balanced by a fresh acidity and a long lasting, delicately spicy finish.
Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano 2015	Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Medium ruby red in color, the 2015 Rosso di Montepulciano is delicately spicy, with intense aromas of red berry fruits and hints of lindens in flower. The flavor is smooth, complex and long lingering.
Avignonesi Toscana Cantaloro 2010	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Ruby red in color with a bouquet reminiscent of wild berries intertwined with hints of Mediterranean herbs and a touch of freshly cut grass; the taste is round, fruity and well-balanced, with a lively freshness on the finish.
Avignonesi Vin Santo (375ML half-bottle) 1998	Tuscany, Italy	Collectible	95	A rich amber coloured wine with an extremely intense and persistent bouquet. Layers of dried fruit, rose petals, tea leaves, exotic spices and vanilla blend together creating a full-bodied, sweet, and thoroughly unique taste.
Avignonesi Vin Santo (375ML half-bottle) 1998	Tuscany, Italy	Boutique	95	A rich amber coloured wine with an extremely intense and persistent bouquet. Layers of dried fruit, rose petals, tea leaves, exotic spices and vanilla blend together creating a full-bodied, sweet, and thoroughly unique taste.
Avignonesi Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (375ML half-bottle) 1999	Tuscany, Italy	null	98	Deep amber in color, this wine shows elements of dark chocolate, dried figs and candied red fruit underlined by smokey, balsamic notes. Occhio di Pernice 1999 is incredibly rich and full on the palate, with hints of juniper berries and typical Mediterranean flora and a lingering, smooth, sweet finish.
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2005	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	88	Varietals: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Varietals: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2008	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannin.
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2010	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2011	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	The 2011 Vintage of the Avignonesi Vino Nobile displays intense aromas of red fruit, Mediterranean shrubs and sweet spices, with a balsamic touch and a round, delicate, long lingering taste.
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2012	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Intense aromas of fresh, red fruits and forest floor with a touch of sweet spices. The taste is medium-bodied, round and elegant with silky tannins and a long lasting finish.
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2013	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	Intense aromas of fresh, red fruits and forest floor with a touch of sweet spices. The taste is medium-bodied, round and elegant with silky tannins and a long lasting finish.
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2014	Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Intense aromas of fresh, red fruits and forest floor with a touch of sweet spices. The taste is medium-bodied, round and elegant with silky tannins and a long lasting finish.
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015	Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	The wine shows garnet red hues, intense aromas of ripe, red berry fruit, such as red plum, pomegranate and red vine peach, sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate the wine is well balanced, with generous pulp, seamless tannins and an endless finish.
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (375ML half-bottle) 2005	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	88	Varietals: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (375ML half-bottle) 2004	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Grape varieties: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (375ML half-bottle) 2006	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Varietals: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (375ML half-bottle) 2008	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannic.
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (half-bottle) 2003	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90
Avila Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2000	California	Red Wine	88	The 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon experienced an extended hang time and precise watering schedule to maintain proper grape ripeness. The clusters were loose with small berries while the fruit was well-developed and full of varietal flavors during harvest. The summer was mild with the warm days and cool nights typically associated with Santa Barbara County. The fruit developed slowly and ripened fully. Although the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest lasted three full weeks, 90 percent of the fruit came in during the last week of September. This indicated uniformity of ripeness throughout the entire vineyard.
Axios Cabernet Sauvignon 1999	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	90	All hillside and mountain fruit which are farmed by them or to their specifications, all at a substantial premium. The grapes are hand sorted.
AXR Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015	Napa Valley, California	White Wine	90	Gold with touches of mercury. On the nose is an explosion of butterscotch, caramel, pear, dried apricot with touches of mango, honey, canned peaches and touches of slate with bubblegum. On the palate there is a fresh entrance evolving on vanilla beans with caramel, quince, pear, pineapple and toasted marshmallow.
Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2007	Champagne, France	Sparkling & Champagne	92	Pale gold in color with a lively glint, with a very fine necklace of bubbles. Lovely maturity on the nose with charming citrus, pineapple and white flowers. A fresh, pure and intense palate, balancing structure and creaminess, and leading to a long finish. A unique Vintage offering.
Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2008	Champagne, France	Sparkling & Champagne	92	Light gold, bright, fine, with abundant bubbles. Nose Vigourous, it is both open and intense, showing generosity with delicate and refined notes of hawthorn, mirabelle plum, white peach, almond and exotic fruits. Palate The attack is precise, leading to an ample palate, with remarkable volume and a great depth. The white fruit and citrus notes are clean and focused, with a racy, chalky minerality. The finish is fine and delicate and offers rare length andaromatic concentration.
Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2010	Champagne, France	Sparkling & Champagne	92	Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2010 is 100% Chardonnay from 4 Premier and Grand Cru villages on the Cote des Blancs: Chouilly, Oiry, Cremant and Vertus.
Ayala Perle d'Ayala 2002	Champagne, France	Sparkling & Champagne	92	This beautifully refined prestige cuvee is 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir, all from Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages. The harvest in 2002 was average in volume, but the quality of the fruit was excellent. The Indian summer in September allowed for an exceptional maturity of the grapes.
Ayres Lewis Rogers Lane Pinot Noir 2015	Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	93	If Ayres' vineyard could speak, this bottle is what it would say. This crowd pleasing Pinot represents all of the estate's clones.
Ayres Perspective Pinot Noir 2015	Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	91	All of life is shaped by perspective, is it not? Allow Ayres' Perspective Pinot Noir to enhance your view. Made from Estate fruit and fruit from 3 other neighboring vineyards, this bottling is a true snapshot of Ribbon Ridge, Oregon's smallest AVA.
Ayres Perspective Pinot Noir 2016	Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	92	A true snapshot of the Ribbon Ridge AVA! Our estate vines pair perfectly with neighboring vines from Armstrong, Veeman, and Lichtenwalter vineyards. Enjoy notes of boysenberry, cinnamon, and dried tobacco.
Ayres Pioneer Pinot Noir 2015	Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	93	Big and bold and earthy and fruity in a brambly kind of way! Once a Pioneer fan, always a Pioneer fan. Those who like their Pinots to live large like Pioneer. It is named for a family member who endured the Oregon Trail in 1860. This wine could have stood up to that kind of journey.
Azelia Barolo 2010	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	92	Aroma and finesse with power and body at the same time.Sweet nose, with hints of cherry, black currant and licorice.Fruity tannins. A union of characters. Aged for two years in largecasks.
Azelia Barolo 2011	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	92	This full-bodied wine has a garnet red core with a pink rim, and has a sweetly intense nose with aromas of ripe cherries, cedar wood, and licorice. The palate is round, quite fresh, well balanced, and harmonious.
Azelia Barolo 2012	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	90	An impeccable balance. Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d'Alba match here in a superlative way. Aroma and finesse with power and body at the same time. Sweet nose, with hints of cherry, black currant and licorice. Fruity tannins. A union of characters. Aged for two years in large casks.
Azelia Barolo 2016	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	93	Aroma and finesse with power and body at the same time. Sweet nose, with hints of cherry, black currant and licorice. Fruity tannins. A union of characters. Aged for two years in large casks.
Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2001	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	93	"A soft and ripe red with plum and berry character and just a hint of meat. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish. Best after 2008."
Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2012	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	90	This wine shows perfectly the radiant personality of Castiglione. Extremely perfumed, floral, with a core of red fruit. Rich, warm, intensely fresh. Ripe tannins.
Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2015	Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	93	From the top of this steep and warm hill in Castiglione Falletto,the first Cru vinified separately. Historical Cru produced since1978.
Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2000	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	93	Fleshy, extremely focused. Here Serralunga is present with signs of licorice, spices and dark fruits. Cherry, currant and blueberry melt harmoniously together.
Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2004	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	95	Velvety and sweetly ripe, with splendidly integrated tannins. San Rocco gives an impression of great power, austerity, with an incredible aging potential.
Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2012	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	90	Fleshy, extremely focused. Here Serralunga is present with signs of licorice, spices and dark fruits. Cherry, currant and blueberry melt harmoniously together. Velvety and sweetly ripe, with splendidly integrated tannins. San Rocco gives an impression of great power, austerity, with an incredible aging potential.Pure complexity. A strong character. Monumental.
Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2013	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	91	This wine offers aromas of licorice, spices, cherry, currant and blueberry. On the palate, it is fleshy, velvety and ripe, with splendidly integrated tannins. A wine with great power, austerity and aging potential.
Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2014	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	90	This wine offers aromas of licorice, spices, cherry, currant and blueberry. On the palate, it is fleshy, velvety and ripe, with splendidly integrated tannins. A wine with great power, austerity and aging potential.
Azelia Langhe Nebbiolo 2015	Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	91	The true Nebbiolo, in purity. From it the brilliant and lively color. Violet and floral aromas, juicy, with refreshing touches of cherry, strawberry and currant.
Azelia Langhe Nebbiolo 2016	Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	91	While Lorenzo wants this red on ordinary dining tables, the Nebbiolo in the bottle is anything but. All of the fruit comes from Barolo vineyards in Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba. The vines are 20-25 years old and grow in white calcareous soils about 350M above sea level.
Azelia Langhe Nebbiolo 2018	Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	90	The true Nebbiolo, in purity. From it the brilliant and livelycolor. Violet and floral aromas, juicy, with refreshing touchesof cherry, strawberry and currant.
Azelia Margheria Barolo 2012	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	92	Blend: 100% Nebbiolo
Azelia Margheria Barolo 2013	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	92	In 2004 Luigi decided to age part of this Cru in large casks: an exemplary work. From it Margheria takes its best from itself. Complex aromas, black fruits, licorice and spices in the typical Serralunga style. Energetic.
Azelia Margheria Barolo 2015	Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	91	From the heart of Serralunga d’Alba, with all its complexity.Intense aromas, black fruits, licorice and spices in the typicalSerralunga style. Energetic.
Azienda Agricola La Torre Brunello di Montalcino 2012	Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	94	Ruby red with garnet tints. Delicate nose with touches of woodland fruit and berries, tobacco and sandalwood. The right balance between the fragrances of the Sangiovese and the tannins of the oak.
Azienda Agricola Laura Aschero Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino 2017	Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy	White Wine	90	This wine has a delicate straw color. The fragrance is subtle, with a hint of wildflowers and herbs, particularly rosemary and thyme, mixed with fruitiness reminiscent of apricot and pineapple, with good intensity. The palate is fresh, persistent and pleasantly mellow.
Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2005	Italy	Red Wine	94	Gudarrà is deep ruby-red in color with enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, sweet spice and a hint of licorice. This is an accessible, versatile red that pairs beautifully with southern Italian Pasta dishes, lamb, grilled or roasted game and ripe, flavorful cheeses.
Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2006	Italy	Red Wine	91	Gudarrà is deep ruby-red in color with enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, sweet spice and a hint of licorice. This is an accessible, versatile red that pairs beautifully with southern Italian Pasta dishes, lamb, grilled or roasted game and ripe, flavorful cheeses.
Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2007	Italy	Red Wine	90	Gudarra is deep ruby-red in color with enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, sweet spice and a hint of licorice. This is an accessible, versatile red that pairs beautifully with southern Italian pasta dishes, lamb, grilled or roasted game and ripe, flavorful cheeses.
Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2008	Italy	Red Wine	91	Gudarrà is deep ruby-red in color with enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, sweet spice and a hint of licorice.
Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2009	Italy	Red Wine	91	Gudarrà is deep ruby-red in color and is intensely rich in mature red and black fruit, with hints of spice. On the palate, this wine expresses all its personality and structure, with great balance between tannins and smoothness, fruit and spice and long harmonious persistence.
Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2012	Italy	Red Wine	90	Ruby red, with violet hues. Intensely rich in mature red and black fruit, with hints of spice. Expresses all its personality and structure, with great balance between tannins and smoothness, fruit and spice.
Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2015	Italy	Red Wine	92	Gudarrà is deep ruby-red in color with violet hues and enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, and sweet spice. On the palate, balanced tannins and integrated alcohol make for an elegantly smooth wine that is truly "to be enjoyed."
Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2016	Italy	Red Wine	91	Gudarra is deep ruby-red in color with violet hues and enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, and sweet spice. On the palate, balanced tannins and integrated alcohol make for an elegantly smooth wine that is truly to be enjoyed.
Azienda Vinicola Tenuta Le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2015	San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy	White Wine	90	#84
Azores Wine Company Arinto Non Sur Lies 2018	Portugal	White Wine	92	Clean citrus color. Fresh, pure and mineral aroma with a touch of grapefruit in the palate it is sharp, pure and mineral wine with salts that tease the palate, showing it’s ocean born origin.
B Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008	St. Helena, Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	Dr. Crane vineyard designate Cabernet radiates a beautiful, opulent violet hue. This hand-crafted wine bursts out of the glass with ripe cherries, plum, blackberry jam; whispers of hibiscus and pomegranate nectar with great barrel warmth. This brooding red unfolds with subtle expressions of its terroir where you will sense the coarse silt and gravel soil that have anchored its roots for generations. Displaying a rich texture, the tannins lend a mineral sensation – almost as though tiny pebbles are compacted on the palate. With each sip, black fruit and cola flavors build layer on layer. Perfectly structured and displaying an acidity that ensures Dr. Crane lives up to its heritage as one of Napa Valley’s most food centric Cabernet Sauvignons. Clearly, there is great harmony in this age-worthy wine that will easily cellar twenty years or longer.
B Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008	Oakville, Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	Kalon is seductive and elegant, offering the best in a Napa Cabernet. A heady display of black fruits, exotic spice box, and coffee house aromas leading to a generous mouthful of currants, black cherry and hints of licorice. Although drinking remarkably well now, it is a perfect choice for the collector’s cellar. This wine will age well over the next 10-12 years.
B Cellars Napa Valley Blend 24 2009	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	92	Blend 24 is not a bashful blend and represents the best of premium Cabernet Sauvignon and the noble Sangiovese. The 2009 Blend 24 is bold in flavor and offers a creative twist on a Super Tuscan style wine. The aromatics offer a refined display of strawberry perfume, red plum, and Ceylon cinnamon. A fruit driven wine reveals a rich fleshy palate of black cherry, espresso and a sophisticated smoky finish that is layered and lingering.
B. Leighton Gratitude 2014	Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	Chalk and earth with beautiful notes of raspberry and white pepper. Iron and dried herbs complete this wine. It continues to leave an impression long after you've finished the bottle.
B. Leighton Gratitude 2015	Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	90	Another year, another beauty to be thankful for. Very expressive and vibrant with currants, cherries, fresh tobacco and star anise. This wine twists and turns broadly, but with focus, continuing with cured meats to a warm gravel finish.
B. Leighton Olsen Brothers Vineyard Syrah 2013	Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	93	Coming from Olsen Vineyards, one of the best places to make Syrah in Washington State and, dare I say, the world. Expressive, dense and dark with black cherry, wet earth, thyme and cured meat. And it doesn't stop there. Layers of green olive, plum and coffee. Focused and rich, but with finesse. To top it off, finishes with intense black pepper, crushed gravel and rare-grilled lamb. Delicious!
B. Leighton Olsen Brothers Vineyard Syrah 2014	Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	Black pepper and wet rock. Dark, danky and expressive, what a wine! Black plum, charred meat, aged leather and spices. Finishes long on the palate with herbal notes that are reminiscent of wild mint. A f@#$%ing great wine!

Avennia Gravura 2015

Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

93

The 2015 Gravura is the most hedonistic yet, with aromas of black cherry coulis, red currants, chocolate truffle, violets, and a hint of leather. Rich and palate-coating mouthfeel with dark red and black berries, mocha, and toasted hazelnuts. There is a nice streak of acidity on palate to lift the large-scaled fruit and structure. This wine is tasting great already, but will age 5-8 years at least.

Avennia Sestina 2013

Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

Compelling notes of blueberry, currant, mineral, underbrush, and wood smoke lead to an elegant yet weighty mid-palate that reverberates with black fruits, currant, summer herbs, crushed rock, and a hint of jasmine. The lingering, complex finish hints at a long, fulfilling life in the cellar. This wine will reward at least 3 years of aging, and improve for a decade or more.

Avennia Sestina 2015

Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

93

The Sestina is an ancient form of poetry from Medieval France. Just as a modern poet can fill this form with new expressions, we use the traditional Bordeaux blend to express Washington. Sestina is our vision for an old vine, complex blend where all of the components complement each other. This wine is designed for the cellar, so the emphasis is on structure, balance, and complexity.

Avennia Sestina 2016

Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

94

Quite dark in color for Sestina, consistent with this vintage. The nose is very expressive and deep, with dark blackberry compote, crème de cassis, roasted espresso, crushed violets, and graphite. On the palate, there is an intense concentration and depth in the mid-palate, yet the acidity keeps it light on its feet. Berry reduction, rubbed savory herbs, winter mint, and crushed rock minerality on the balanced palate. It finishes with an intense, yet pliant texture.

Avennia Sestina 2014

Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

95

Beautiful and complex aromas of plum, cherry, blackberry, mocha, fresh savory herbs, with lead pencil and earthy notes lead off this wine. It is bright, deep, and firm on the palate, featuring focused red and black fruits, mountain flowers, vanilla, bitter chocolate and cigar box. This wine should really be singing in 2-3 years, and hit age fifteen in great shape.

Averaen Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

91

Oregon's Willamette Valley offers an ideal growing climate, where strong winds blow from the nearby Pacific Ocean, and the mix of ancient volcanic soils and marine sediments from a prehistoric ocean floor lend intense minerality and complexity to the Pinot Noir grapes grown on them. Simple sustainable farming, hands-off winemaking and a passion for Pinot Noir dictate Averaen's mission.

Avid Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

90

Aromas of plump fruits and rich spices. Notes of fresh and delicate raspberries, ripe red cherries, and black plums are met by hints of toast & leather from the oak aging. The tannins are well integrated and the acidity beautifully balanced -the result of meticulous vineyard management and undeniable winemaking experience. Great aging potential.

Avignonesi 50 & 50 Toscana 1999

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

94

This wine, as important and special as it is rare, is the fruit of collaboration between Avignonesi and Capannell. The Sangiovesse originates from the Capannelle Estate in Gaiole,Chianti, while the Merlot was selected from Avignonesi's Estate in Montepulciano.

Avignonesi Avignonesi Rosso 1999

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

87

Characteristics: Intense ruby red in colour with a bouquet reminiscent of wild fruits, spices and grass. The taste is round and harmonious.

Avignonesi Avignonesi Rosso 2004

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

87

Intense ruby red in color with a bouquet reminiscent of wild fruits, spices and grass. The taste is round and harmonious.

Avignonesi 50&50 2012

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

92

50&50 has a deep, ruby red color. Aromas of blackcurrants and sour cherries are intertwined with scents of sandalwood,cloves, thyme and menthol. The flavour is rich and enveloping, with lots of ripe fruit and warm notes of baking spices. Longlingering and elegant, the finish is delicately balsamic. This is a wine suitable for long ageing in the bottle.

Avignonesi Desiderio (1.5L) 1998

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

92

Characteristics: Intense, rubin red in colour, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits. The taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.

Avignonesi Desiderio (1.5 L) 1999

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

93

This super-Tuscan blend of Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) was listed in

Avignonesi Desiderio 1998

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

92

This super-Tuscan blend of Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) is an intense, ruby red in colour, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits. The taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.

Avignonesi Desiderio 1999

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

93

This super-Tuscan blend of Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) was listed in

Avignonesi Desiderio 2000

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Intense, ruby red in colour, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits. The taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.

Avignonesi Desiderio 2001

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

94

Intense, ruby red in colour, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits. The taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.

Avignonesi Desiderio 2004

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

95

Grapes: Merlot (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%). Intense, ruby red in color. Its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits; the taste is full bodied, harmonious and round.

Avignonesi Desiderio 2006

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

Characteristics: intense, ruby red in color, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits; the taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.

Avignonesi Desiderio 2008

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

Deep ruby red color, the Desiderio 2008 reveals inviting aromas of blackberries and red currant, unfolding on a bed on undergrowth and spiced with hints of mint and sage leaves. Full-bodied, with elegant tannins and fresh acidity, the 2008 Desiderio provides a lush, long-lasting drinking experinece.

Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot 2012

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

This vintage of Desiderio displays fresh notes of forest fruits such as blueberry and raspberry, intertwined with hints of sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is long, soft and full-bodied with silky tannins and a persistent, fruity finish with a touch of dark chocolate.

Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot 2014

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

Intense, deep red in color, the main trait of Desiderio 2014 is the harmony between the sweet fruity notes, typical to Merlot, and the fresh acidity, testament of the 2014 vintage. Aromas of blueberries and raspberry juice find depth in notes of toasted coffee beans, cloves and thyme, with just a touch of underlying menthol. The taste is fruity and fragrant, with refined, silky tannins and a long-lingering finish, reminiscent of red currant and sweet spices.

Avignonesi Grandi Annate Riserva Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2007

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

93

Vino Nobile "Grandi Annate" is garnet red in color; its bouquet remind of red berries with a slight scent of violet; the taste is full-bodied, round, with a very long finish.

Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (1.5L) 1997

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

93

A lovely medium ruby red with an intense and complex bouquet redolent of orange peel, red berries, violets, fern and Indian spices. Its earthy aromas have a touch of cedar. Elegant and polished tannins with firm acidity and a long, enticing finish.

Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2011

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

This selection of Sangiovese is medium ruby red colour. The ample bouquet opens with scents of camellias and wild roses, followed by notes of black currant and red plums, and hints of eucalyptus and sandalwood. The Grandi Annate is well-balanced and round, with concentration and structure coming from the soil and elegance and finesse coming from the age of the vines. The tannins are firm but silky, and the fruity, elegant mid-palate leads towards a long finish reminiscent of cedar.

Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2012

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Medium ruby red color. The elegant bouquet opens with notes of wild roses, plums, and a variety of red fruits, underlined by intriguing scents of sandalwood, myrrh and delicate hints of cloves. The Grandi Annate 2012 is full-bodied yet delicate and round with a fresh acidity and a savoury finish that lingers on the palate.

Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2004

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

95

The Grandi Annate displays a lovely medium ruby red colour. The bouquet shows intensity and complexity stretching from orange peel, red berries and violets to fern and Indian spices with lovely earthy aromas and a touch of cedar. On the palate, tannins are polished and elegant, with a firm acidity and a long lasting, enticing finish.

Avignonesi Grifi 2010

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Bright ruby red color with intense aromas of violets, raspberries, red currants and sweet cherries with underlying hints of licorice and cumin. The taste is warm and full-bodied with fine, long tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Avignonesi Grifi 2015

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Bright ruby red colour with aromas of ripe, red berry fruits, sweet cherries and undergrowth with underlying scents of eucalyptus and nutmeg, intertwined with subtle hints of dark chocolate. The flavour is round and full-bodied, with a tightly woven structure and an inviting, fruity core, leading to a long-lingering, balsamic finish.

Avignonesi Grifi (stained labels) 1995

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Characteristics: Grifi is garnet red in colour. Its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of wild fruits. The taste is full-bodied, harmonious and round.

Avignonesi Poggetto di Sopra Alleanza Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015

Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

93

The wine shows grace and elegance, the bouquet is complex with tones of raspberry tart, indian spices, especially clove and cardamom. The tannins are silky with a long lingering finish.

Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano 2011

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Medium ruby red color with typical varietal aromas including strawberries, raspberries, fresh blood plums and cranberries with hints of rosemary and thyme. A burst of fruit on the palate leads way into velvety tannins balanced by a fresh acidity and a long lasting, delicately spicy finish.

Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano 2015

Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Medium ruby red in color, the 2015 Rosso di Montepulciano is delicately spicy, with intense aromas of red berry fruits and hints of lindens in flower. The flavor is smooth, complex and long lingering.

Avignonesi Toscana Cantaloro 2010

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Ruby red in color with a bouquet reminiscent of wild berries intertwined with hints of Mediterranean herbs and a touch of freshly cut grass; the taste is round, fruity and well-balanced, with a lively freshness on the finish.

Avignonesi Vin Santo (375ML half-bottle) 1998

Tuscany, Italy

Collectible

95

A rich amber coloured wine with an extremely intense and persistent bouquet. Layers of dried fruit, rose petals, tea leaves, exotic spices and vanilla blend together creating a full-bodied, sweet, and thoroughly unique taste.

Avignonesi Vin Santo (375ML half-bottle) 1998

Tuscany, Italy

Boutique

95

A rich amber coloured wine with an extremely intense and persistent bouquet. Layers of dried fruit, rose petals, tea leaves, exotic spices and vanilla blend together creating a full-bodied, sweet, and thoroughly unique taste.

Avignonesi Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (375ML half-bottle) 1999

Tuscany, Italy

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98

Deep amber in color, this wine shows elements of dark chocolate, dried figs and candied red fruit underlined by smokey, balsamic notes. Occhio di Pernice 1999 is incredibly rich and full on the palate, with hints of juniper berries and typical Mediterranean flora and a lingering, smooth, sweet finish.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2005

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

88

Varietals: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Varietals: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2008

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannin.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2010

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2011

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

The 2011 Vintage of the Avignonesi Vino Nobile displays intense aromas of red fruit, Mediterranean shrubs and sweet spices, with a balsamic touch and a round, delicate, long lingering taste.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2012

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Intense aromas of fresh, red fruits and forest floor with a touch of sweet spices. The taste is medium-bodied, round and elegant with silky tannins and a long lasting finish.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2013

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

Intense aromas of fresh, red fruits and forest floor with a touch of sweet spices. The taste is medium-bodied, round and elegant with silky tannins and a long lasting finish.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2014

Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Intense aromas of fresh, red fruits and forest floor with a touch of sweet spices. The taste is medium-bodied, round and elegant with silky tannins and a long lasting finish.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015

Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

The wine shows garnet red hues, intense aromas of ripe, red berry fruit, such as red plum, pomegranate and red vine peach, sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate the wine is well balanced, with generous pulp, seamless tannins and an endless finish.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (375ML half-bottle) 2005

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

88

Varietals: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (375ML half-bottle) 2004

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Grape varieties: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (375ML half-bottle) 2006

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Varietals: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (375ML half-bottle) 2008

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannic.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (half-bottle) 2003

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Avila Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

California

Red Wine

88

The 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon experienced an extended hang time and precise watering schedule to maintain proper grape ripeness. The clusters were loose with small berries while the fruit was well-developed and full of varietal flavors during harvest. The summer was mild with the warm days and cool nights typically associated with Santa Barbara County. The fruit developed slowly and ripened fully. Although the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest lasted three full weeks, 90 percent of the fruit came in during the last week of September. This indicated uniformity of ripeness throughout the entire vineyard.

Axios Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

90

All hillside and mountain fruit which are farmed by them or to their specifications, all at a substantial premium. The grapes are hand sorted.

AXR Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015

Napa Valley, California

White Wine

90

Gold with touches of mercury. On the nose is an explosion of butterscotch, caramel, pear, dried apricot with touches of mango, honey, canned peaches and touches of slate with bubblegum. On the palate there is a fresh entrance evolving on vanilla beans with caramel, quince, pear, pineapple and toasted marshmallow.

Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2007

Champagne, France

Sparkling & Champagne

92

Pale gold in color with a lively glint, with a very fine necklace of bubbles. Lovely maturity on the nose with charming citrus, pineapple and white flowers. A fresh, pure and intense palate, balancing structure and creaminess, and leading to a long finish. A unique Vintage offering.

Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2008

Champagne, France

Sparkling & Champagne

92

Light gold, bright, fine, with abundant bubbles. Nose Vigourous, it is both open and intense, showing generosity with delicate and refined notes of hawthorn, mirabelle plum, white peach, almond and exotic fruits. Palate The attack is precise, leading to an ample palate, with remarkable volume and a great depth. The white fruit and citrus notes are clean and focused, with a racy, chalky minerality. The finish is fine and delicate and offers rare length andaromatic concentration.

Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2010

Champagne, France

Sparkling & Champagne

92

Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2010 is 100% Chardonnay from 4 Premier and Grand Cru villages on the Cote des Blancs: Chouilly, Oiry, Cremant and Vertus.

Ayala Perle d'Ayala 2002

Champagne, France

Sparkling & Champagne

92

This beautifully refined prestige cuvee is 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir, all from Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages. The harvest in 2002 was average in volume, but the quality of the fruit was excellent. The Indian summer in September allowed for an exceptional maturity of the grapes.

Ayres Lewis Rogers Lane Pinot Noir 2015

Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

93

If Ayres' vineyard could speak, this bottle is what it would say. This crowd pleasing Pinot represents all of the estate's clones.

Ayres Perspective Pinot Noir 2015

Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

91

All of life is shaped by perspective, is it not? Allow Ayres' Perspective Pinot Noir to enhance your view. Made from Estate fruit and fruit from 3 other neighboring vineyards, this bottling is a true snapshot of Ribbon Ridge, Oregon's smallest AVA.

Ayres Perspective Pinot Noir 2016

Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

92

A true snapshot of the Ribbon Ridge AVA! Our estate vines pair perfectly with neighboring vines from Armstrong, Veeman, and Lichtenwalter vineyards. Enjoy notes of boysenberry, cinnamon, and dried tobacco.

Ayres Pioneer Pinot Noir 2015

Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

93

Big and bold and earthy and fruity in a brambly kind of way! Once a Pioneer fan, always a Pioneer fan. Those who like their Pinots to live large like Pioneer. It is named for a family member who endured the Oregon Trail in 1860. This wine could have stood up to that kind of journey.

Azelia Barolo 2010

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

92

Aroma and finesse with power and body at the same time.Sweet nose, with hints of cherry, black currant and licorice.Fruity tannins. A union of characters. Aged for two years in largecasks.

Azelia Barolo 2011

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

92

This full-bodied wine has a garnet red core with a pink rim, and has a sweetly intense nose with aromas of ripe cherries, cedar wood, and licorice. The palate is round, quite fresh, well balanced, and harmonious.

Azelia Barolo 2012

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

90

An impeccable balance. Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d'Alba match here in a superlative way. Aroma and finesse with power and body at the same time. Sweet nose, with hints of cherry, black currant and licorice. Fruity tannins. A union of characters. Aged for two years in large casks.

Azelia Barolo 2016

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

93

Aroma and finesse with power and body at the same time. Sweet nose, with hints of cherry, black currant and licorice. Fruity tannins. A union of characters. Aged for two years in large casks.

Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2001

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

93

"A soft and ripe red with plum and berry character and just a hint of meat. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish. Best after 2008."

Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2012

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

90

This wine shows perfectly the radiant personality of Castiglione. Extremely perfumed, floral, with a core of red fruit. Rich, warm, intensely fresh. Ripe tannins.

Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2015

Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

93

From the top of this steep and warm hill in Castiglione Falletto,the first Cru vinified separately. Historical Cru produced since1978.

Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2000

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

93

Fleshy, extremely focused. Here Serralunga is present with signs of licorice, spices and dark fruits. Cherry, currant and blueberry melt harmoniously together.

Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2004

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

95

Velvety and sweetly ripe, with splendidly integrated tannins. San Rocco gives an impression of great power, austerity, with an incredible aging potential.

Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2012

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

90

Fleshy, extremely focused. Here Serralunga is present with signs of licorice, spices and dark fruits. Cherry, currant and blueberry melt harmoniously together. Velvety and sweetly ripe, with splendidly integrated tannins. San Rocco gives an impression of great power, austerity, with an incredible aging potential.Pure complexity. A strong character. Monumental.

Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2013

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

91

This wine offers aromas of licorice, spices, cherry, currant and blueberry. On the palate, it is fleshy, velvety and ripe, with splendidly integrated tannins. A wine with great power, austerity and aging potential.

Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2014

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

90

This wine offers aromas of licorice, spices, cherry, currant and blueberry. On the palate, it is fleshy, velvety and ripe, with splendidly integrated tannins. A wine with great power, austerity and aging potential.

Azelia Langhe Nebbiolo 2015

Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

91

The true Nebbiolo, in purity. From it the brilliant and lively color. Violet and floral aromas, juicy, with refreshing touches of cherry, strawberry and currant.

Azelia Langhe Nebbiolo 2016

Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

91

While Lorenzo wants this red on ordinary dining tables, the Nebbiolo in the bottle is anything but. All of the fruit comes from Barolo vineyards in Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba. The vines are 20-25 years old and grow in white calcareous soils about 350M above sea level.

Azelia Langhe Nebbiolo 2018

Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

90

The true Nebbiolo, in purity. From it the brilliant and livelycolor. Violet and floral aromas, juicy, with refreshing touchesof cherry, strawberry and currant.

Azelia Margheria Barolo 2012

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

92

Blend: 100% Nebbiolo

Azelia Margheria Barolo 2013

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

92

In 2004 Luigi decided to age part of this Cru in large casks: an exemplary work. From it Margheria takes its best from itself. Complex aromas, black fruits, licorice and spices in the typical Serralunga style. Energetic.

Azelia Margheria Barolo 2015

Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

91

From the heart of Serralunga d’Alba, with all its complexity.Intense aromas, black fruits, licorice and spices in the typicalSerralunga style. Energetic.

Azienda Agricola La Torre Brunello di Montalcino 2012

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

94

Ruby red with garnet tints. Delicate nose with touches of woodland fruit and berries, tobacco and sandalwood. The right balance between the fragrances of the Sangiovese and the tannins of the oak.

Azienda Agricola Laura Aschero Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino 2017

Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy

White Wine

90

This wine has a delicate straw color. The fragrance is subtle, with a hint of wildflowers and herbs, particularly rosemary and thyme, mixed with fruitiness reminiscent of apricot and pineapple, with good intensity. The palate is fresh, persistent and pleasantly mellow.

Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2005

Italy

Red Wine

94

Gudarrà is deep ruby-red in color with enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, sweet spice and a hint of licorice. This is an accessible, versatile red that pairs beautifully with southern Italian Pasta dishes, lamb, grilled or roasted game and ripe, flavorful cheeses.

Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2006

Italy

Red Wine

91

Gudarrà is deep ruby-red in color with enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, sweet spice and a hint of licorice. This is an accessible, versatile red that pairs beautifully with southern Italian Pasta dishes, lamb, grilled or roasted game and ripe, flavorful cheeses.

Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2007

Italy

Red Wine

90

Gudarra is deep ruby-red in color with enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, sweet spice and a hint of licorice. This is an accessible, versatile red that pairs beautifully with southern Italian pasta dishes, lamb, grilled or roasted game and ripe, flavorful cheeses.

Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2008

Italy

Red Wine

91

Gudarrà is deep ruby-red in color with enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, sweet spice and a hint of licorice.

Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2009

Italy

Red Wine

91

Gudarrà is deep ruby-red in color and is intensely rich in mature red and black fruit, with hints of spice. On the palate, this wine expresses all its personality and structure, with great balance between tannins and smoothness, fruit and spice and long harmonious persistence.

Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2012

Italy

Red Wine

90

Ruby red, with violet hues. Intensely rich in mature red and black fruit, with hints of spice. Expresses all its personality and structure, with great balance between tannins and smoothness, fruit and spice.

Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2015

Italy

Red Wine

92

Gudarrà is deep ruby-red in color with violet hues and enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, and sweet spice. On the palate, balanced tannins and integrated alcohol make for an elegantly smooth wine that is truly "to be enjoyed."

Azienda Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2016

Italy

Red Wine

91

Gudarra is deep ruby-red in color with violet hues and enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, and sweet spice. On the palate, balanced tannins and integrated alcohol make for an elegantly smooth wine that is truly to be enjoyed.

Azienda Vinicola Tenuta Le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2015

San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy

White Wine

90

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Azores Wine Company Arinto Non Sur Lies 2018

Portugal

White Wine

92

Clean citrus color. Fresh, pure and mineral aroma with a touch of grapefruit in the palate it is sharp, pure and mineral wine with salts that tease the palate, showing it’s ocean born origin.

B Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

St. Helena, Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

Dr. Crane vineyard designate Cabernet radiates a beautiful, opulent violet hue. This hand-crafted wine bursts out of the glass with ripe cherries, plum, blackberry jam; whispers of hibiscus and pomegranate nectar with great barrel warmth. This brooding red unfolds with subtle expressions of its terroir where you will sense the coarse silt and gravel soil that have anchored its roots for generations. Displaying a rich texture, the tannins lend a mineral sensation – almost as though tiny pebbles are compacted on the palate. With each sip, black fruit and cola flavors build layer on layer. Perfectly structured and displaying an acidity that ensures Dr. Crane lives up to its heritage as one of Napa Valley’s most food centric Cabernet Sauvignons. Clearly, there is great harmony in this age-worthy wine that will easily cellar twenty years or longer.

B Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Oakville, Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

Kalon is seductive and elegant, offering the best in a Napa Cabernet. A heady display of black fruits, exotic spice box, and coffee house aromas leading to a generous mouthful of currants, black cherry and hints of licorice. Although drinking remarkably well now, it is a perfect choice for the collector’s cellar. This wine will age well over the next 10-12 years.

B Cellars Napa Valley Blend 24 2009

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

92

Blend 24 is not a bashful blend and represents the best of premium Cabernet Sauvignon and the noble Sangiovese. The 2009 Blend 24 is bold in flavor and offers a creative twist on a Super Tuscan style wine. The aromatics offer a refined display of strawberry perfume, red plum, and Ceylon cinnamon. A fruit driven wine reveals a rich fleshy palate of black cherry, espresso and a sophisticated smoky finish that is layered and lingering.

B. Leighton Gratitude 2014

Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

Chalk and earth with beautiful notes of raspberry and white pepper. Iron and dried herbs complete this wine. It continues to leave an impression long after you've finished the bottle.

B. Leighton Gratitude 2015

Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

90

Another year, another beauty to be thankful for. Very expressive and vibrant with currants, cherries, fresh tobacco and star anise. This wine twists and turns broadly, but with focus, continuing with cured meats to a warm gravel finish.

B. Leighton Olsen Brothers Vineyard Syrah 2013

Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

93

Coming from Olsen Vineyards, one of the best places to make Syrah in Washington State and, dare I say, the world. Expressive, dense and dark with black cherry, wet earth, thyme and cured meat. And it doesn't stop there. Layers of green olive, plum and coffee. Focused and rich, but with finesse. To top it off, finishes with intense black pepper, crushed gravel and rare-grilled lamb. Delicious!

B. Leighton Olsen Brothers Vineyard Syrah 2014

Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

Black pepper and wet rock. Dark, danky and expressive, what a wine! Black plum, charred meat, aged leather and spices. Finishes long on the palate with herbal notes that are reminiscent of wild mint. A f@#$%ing great wine!