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Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2011	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	The color is bright ruby, the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and persistent.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2012	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	The color is bright ruby, the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and persistent.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2013	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	The color is bright ruby, the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and persistent.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2015	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	92	The color is bright ruby. The nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced and tightly knit, showing supple tannins, mineral notes, and a mouth-cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and persistent.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2016	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	This wine is the result of absolutely natural production methods using hand-picked organically grown Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes from our vineyards at Badia a Coltibuono. It is considered to be one of the most representative wines of the Chianti Classico appellation.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2017	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	92	Luminous ruby color. Forest berries, spices, leather, moist earth and dried plum, layered in the aroma. Soft, round taste, well-balanced acidity and clean and persistent aftertaste. Very pleasing, and ready to drink.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico (375ML half-bottle) 2008	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Intense ruby red color with whiffs of cherry and fresh berries in the nose. The dry wine, with elegant, balanced tannins and minerals, is characterized by a good acidity and a long, persistent finish.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 1998	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	Chianti Classico Riserva 1998 has an intense ruby colour. Its aroma is packed with berry fruit and flowery overtones, harmoniously woven with a spicy-vanilla note from the wood. The taste is rich and full-bodied. The acidity is well balanced and the fruity aftertaste is persistent. Already delicious, it will improve for many years under good cellar conditions.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2004	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Intense, deep ruby red color; splendid olfactory intensity with hints of morello cherry, nutmeg, red fruits, violet, iris and black pepper. Warm and reasonably soft on the palate, the impact is elegant and very fresh, with mature tannins and a return to the flavor of floral, fruity notes. Very persistent with a generous aftertaste.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2005	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	89	Intense deep ruby red color with shades of violet. Splendid olfactory intensity with hints of forest berries, iris, other flowers and spices. Warm and reasonably soft on the palate, the impact is elegant and very fresh, with mature tannins and a return to the flavor of floral, fruity notes.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2008	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2009	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2010	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2011	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	Deep ruby red in color, the nose reveals elegant balsamic notes mixed with hints of flower petals , cherry liqueur , licorice and chocolate . The taste is warm but pleasant , with a happy balance between the great freshness and the full and generous body.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2015	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS 2006	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	88	This wine, made from selected Sangiovese vineyards, is the result of a collaboration with a small number of local producers, located in the best Chianti Classico micro-zones. It is intense and fruit-forward, ready for drinking immediately, but over time it gains an added complexity.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS 2011	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	The 'RS' is a Sangiovese made from grapes selected in the best Chianti Classico zones. It is a fruity, soft wine that is partucularly food friendly.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS 2015	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Intense ruby red color with notes of red fruits and spices in the nose. Soft with balanced acidity and aromatic highlights. A clean, enduring finish.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS (375ML half-bottle) 2011	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	91	The 'RS' is a Sangiovese made from grapes selected in the best Chianti Classico zones. It is a fruity, soft wine that is partucularly food friendly.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS (375ML half-bottle) 2015	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	100% Sangiovese made from selections in the best Chianti Classico zones. Intense ruby red color with notes of red fruits and spices in the nose. Soft with balanced acidity and aromatic highlights. A clean, enduring finish.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS (375ML half-bottle) 2016	Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	89	100% Sangiovese made from selections in the best Chianti Classico zones. Intense ruby red color with notes of red fruits and spices in the nose. Soft with balanced acidity and aromatic highlights. A clean, enduring finish.
Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 1997	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	92	Dark ruby color with purple reflections. The bouquet is intensely reminiscent of raisins and berries. On the palate, the round fruit is framed by firm tannins and balanced acidity resulting in a richly harmonious finish. Recommended with Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Grilled T-Bone steak)
Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 2003	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Dark ruby color. Very intense nose, with bouquet of balsamic, flowery and spicy fragrances: forest berries, tobacco, vanilla and cloves. Very rich and round, on the palate it reveals its great structure, supported by balanced acidity and supple tannins. Long finish, with lingering impressions of liquorice and fig jam. Great aging potential.
Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 2009	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Dark ruby color with shades of purple. Very intense nose with bouquet of balsamic, flowery violet, iris, spices, red fruits, vanilla and cloves. On the palate it reveals its great structure, dry and savory supported by balanced acidity, warm and persistent with great aging potential. Supple tannins become refinement of taste, soft and velvety by time.
Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 2011	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Dark ruby color with shades of purple. Very intense nose with bouquet of balsamic, flowery violet, iris, spices, red fruits, vanilla and cloves. On the palate it reveals its great structure, dry and savory supported by balanced acidity, warm and persistent with great aging potential. Supple tannins become refinement of taste, soft and velvety by time.
Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 2013	Tuscany, Italy	Red Wine	90	Dark ruby color with shades of purple. Very intense nose with bouquet of balsamic, flowery violet, iris, spices, red fruits, vanilla and cloves. On the palate, it reveals its great structure, dry and savory supported by balanced acidity, warm and persistent with great aging potential. Supple tannins become refinement of taste, soft and velvety by time.
Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo (375ML half-bottle) 2007	Tuscany, Italy	Green Wine	91	Delicious as an apertif or with typical Tuscan desserts. Excellent with blue cheeses or liver paté.
Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo (375ML half-bottle) 2009	Tuscany, Italy	Green Wine	94	Delicious as an apertif or with typical Tuscan desserts. Excellent with blue cheeses or liver pate.
Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (375ML half-bottle) 2004	Tuscany, Italy	Green Wine	92	Garnet color with amber hues along the edge. Aroma of plum jam, seasoned leather, with spicy notes and a hint of oak. Full-bodied, lush, with an intriguing mix of balsamic notes, candied citrus, and spices.
Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (375ML half-bottle) 2006	Tuscany, Italy	Green Wine	95	Garnet color with amber hues along the edge. Aroma of plum jam, seasoned leather, with spicy notes and a hint of oak. Full-bodied, lush, with an intriguing mix of balsamic notes, candied citrus, and spices.
Baer Ursa 2010	Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	Baer's flagship wine, first created in 2000, continues to be our best-loved blend. Complex notes of ripe fruit – plum and cherry; and savory seasonings - wood smoke, roasted thyme, and cedar. A medium-bodied wine, it offers precise, structured tannins, and a lifted finish.
Baer Ursa 2012	Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	#28
Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno 2006	Sicily, Italy	White Wine	88	This unique blend of Insolia and Viognier has great structure and finesse. Produced from selected vineyards at Baglio di Pianetto, the Sicilian estate of Count Marzotto. Intense and persistent aroma. Floral notes are followed by aromas of tropical fruit, including pineapple and mango. Excellent structure, balanced and harmonious.
Baglio di Pianetto Ramione 2004	Sicily, Italy	Red Wine	87	Intense, pronounced nose of refined quality. Aromas of jam and red berries precede spicy notes of vanilla, licorice and nutmeg. A soft and balanced wine, of good intensity and lasting persistence. The wine is well-structured and harmonious with medium body, expressing the diverse characteristics of the terroir.
Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2007	Central Coast, California	White Wine	90	This wine is a Baileyana standard, with a flavor profile consistent from one vintage to the next. The 2007 vintage produced beautifully ripe, flavorful berries, allowing me to again make this local favorite. The signature combination of minerality and tropical characteristics really comes through in the glass, and it has a nice, long, clean finish.
Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2008	Central Coast, California	White Wine	90	The Grand Firepeak Cuvee (or GFC) Chardonnay is a classically-styled Chardonnay is nicely structured and well balanced, with a subtleacid backbone. Flavors of apple and crisp pear are seamlessly woven with notes of citrus,minerality, and a hint of vanilla.
Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2009	Central Coast, California	White Wine	90	This Chardonnay is fresh and clean, with tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut and lemon zest. It has great acid and a note of minerality throughout. Very well balanced and smoothly textured, it shows hints of French oak, graham crackers and vanilla.
Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2010	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	White Wine	90	This Chardonnay is fresh and clean, with tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut and lemon zest. It has great acid and a note of minerality throughout. Very well balanced and smoothly textured, it shows hints of French oak, graham crackers and vanilla.
Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2014	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	White Wine	93	The Firepeak Chardonnay leads with bright flavors of crisp apple, pear and pineapple. Aromas of citrus and tropical flavors highlight the complexity of flavors that run throughout. Great acid structure and minerality create a beautifully textured and balanced wine.
Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2013	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	White Wine	90	A bright but complex Chardonnay, this wine has upfront favors of crisp pear, lemon zest, and pineapple. It has great acid and layers of citrus and minerality throughout. The wine is smoothly textured and is well balanced from start to finish.
Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2016	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	White Wine	91	The Firepeak Chardonnay leads with bright flavors of crisp apple, pear, and pineapple. Aromas of citrus and tropical flavors highlight the complexity of flavors that run throughout. Great acid structure and minerality create a beautifully textured and balanced wine.
Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2017	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	White Wine	91	The Chardonnay from Baileyana's Firepeak blocks is unique in many ways. The cool climate, long growing season of the Edna Valley, and the unique soil profile found on the Baileyana estate allow for intense varietal flavor, optimum ripeness all while preserving their trademark energetic acidity. The winemaker's intrinsic talent of blending small lots of Chardonnay into one exemplary wine each vintage is what makes the Firepeak Chardonnay so special.
Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2015	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	White Wine	91	The Firepeak Chardonnay leads with bright flavors of crisp apple, pear and pineapple. Aromas of citrus and tropical flavors highlight the complexity of flavors that run throughout. Great acid structure and minerality create a beautifully textured and balanced wine.
Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2002	Central Coast, California	Red Wine	92	"Truly varietally correct, in the silky mouthfeel, crisp acids, delicate mouthfeel and cherry flavors, but goes the extra mile in achieving real complexity. Addictively drinkable, one of those wines whose pleasure isaccentuated by a slight resistance, due to a sprinkling of dusty tannins."
Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2010	Central Coast, California	Red Wine	91	This is a big Pinot, with great acid structure, but soft, smooth tannins. Aromas are of anise, cola and deep dark cherry along with smoky barrel notes. Flavors of candied cherry and red licorice are followed by a spicy mid-palate and a nice vanillin, faintly smoky finish.
Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2013	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	This is a bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir, with a full body and supple silky tannins. Aromas of cola, anise, bright cherry, with hints of spice and rose petal are followed by dark fruit flavors and a rich mocha undertone.
Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2014	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	92	Aromas of bright cherry, blackberry, rose petal and hints of spice burst from the glass of this bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir. Flavors of dark fruit, blueberry, mocha and cola flavors along with soft supple tannins create a beautiful finish.
Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2015	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	91	Aromas of bright cherry, blackberry, rose petal, and hints of spice burst from the glass of this bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir. Flavors of dark fruit, blueberry, mocha, and cola flavors along with soft supple tannins create a beautiful finish.
Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2016	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	91	Aromas of bright cherry, blackberry, rose petal, and hints of spice burst from the glass of this bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir. Flavors of dark fruit, blueberry, mocha, and cola flavors along with soft supple tannins create a beautiful finish.
Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2017	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	Aromas of bright cherry, blackberry, rose petal, and hints of spice burst from the glass of this bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir. Flavors of dark fruit, blueberry, mocha, and cola flavors along with soft supple tannins create a beautiful finish.
Baileyana Rose of Pinot Noir 2016	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	Pink and Rosé	90	Our 2016 Baileyana Rose of Pinot Noir was harvested at two levels of ripeness to preserve freshness and its elegant fruit flavor. This wine is light pink, almost salmon in color, with fruit flavors bursting from the glass, including strawberry, peach and melon with hints of rose petal and red raspberry. The bright acidity creates a delightful freshness that makes this an ideal wine for the warmer months and a perfect year round complement to salads, seafood and any light dishes.
Baileyana Rose of Pinot Noir 2017	Edna Valley, Central Coast, California	Pink and Rosé	91	The 2017 Baileyana Rose of Pinot Noir was harvested at two levels of ripeness to preserve freshness and the wine's elegant fruit flavor. This rose is light pink, almost salmon in color, with fruit flavors bursting from the glass, including notes of watermelon, strawberry, peach, and melon with hints of rose petal and red raspberry.
Baileyana Syrah 1999	California	Red Wine	92	This full-bodied Syrah is a wine of tremendous concentration from the Paso Robles appellation. Four different vineyards make up this wine with each site bringing its own unique characteristics to the final blend. The end result is a deeply purple-hued wine with complex, textured flavors of plum, blueberry, and spice.
Bailly-Lapierre Egarade Brut 2010	Burgundy, France	Sparkling & Champagne	91	A delicate, longlasting sparkle with a purety that reveals the lively freshness and aromatic quality of the original base wines. The balance is the hallmark of Bailly Lapierre Crémants: finely chiseled, carrying you away with their intense, mineral freshness. Truly an expression of Burgundy's rich heritage. Produced from organically grown grapes, it offers a natural expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, yet surprises with such concentration, depth and mineral edge. Outstanding bubbles.
Bailly-Lapierre Egarade Brut 2012	Burgundy, France	Sparkling & Champagne	92	A delicate, long lasting sparkle with a purity that reveals the lively freshness and aromatic quality of the original base wines. The balance is the hallmark of Bailly Lapierre Cremants: finely chiseled, carrying you away with their intense, mineral freshness. Truly an expression of Burgundy's rich heritage. Produced from organically grown grapes, it offers a natural expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, yet surprises with such concentration, depth and mineral edge. Outstanding bubbles.
Bailly-Lapierre Egarade Brut 2014	Burgundy, France	Sparkling & Champagne	91	Égarade, here in Burgundy, means a mysterious evening stroll (from the verb s’égarer meaning “to lose one’s way”). In close harmony with the protected natural conditions that brought it forth, it offers anatural expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay yet surprises withsuch concentration, depth and mineral edge. Outstanding bubbles.
Baker Lane Estate Vineyard Syrah 2010	Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	91	A cooler than normal growing season in 2010 led to rigorous crop adjustments in the Estate vineyard. This allowed the winery to produce beautiful fruit with mature flavors, albeit not very much of it (1.5 – 2 tons an acre were the season's meager yield). The spicy fruit profile that is the Estate vineyard signature distinguishes the unfolding aromatics, while dark fruits, crisp acid and tannin components, and an elegant 13 degrees of alcohol form the palate impression. The wine was aged in 400 L Kadar puncheons (20% new) and was bottled after a 17-month elevage in Barrel.
Baker Lane Estate Vineyard Syrah 2011	Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	91	The 2011 Syrah again proved how much depth, color, tone, and flavor that we can achieve in the long growing season that typically pertains with our west Sonoma County hillside exposure. Rich violet color, a lush palate of berries and spice, and a well integrated acid and tannin structure were the dividends of our patient pursuit of quality. While it drinks wonderfully now, this wine looks to improve for another 3-5 years.
Baker Lane Estate Vineyard Syrah 2012	Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	92	This wine reflects all of the spicy detail of our home vineyard coupled with exceptional depth of fruit that is supported by a finely wrought tannic structure. Once it opens up, its just goes on and on expressing deeply aromatic black fruit and subtly smoky aromas that are balanced by an impressive mouthfeel. This wine is built for a long and graceful life, although it already provides considerable drinking pleasure when paired with full flavored fare.
Baker Lane Reserve Pinot Noir 2012	Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	92	The 2012 Reserve Pinot Noir is put together from a selection of barrels, drawn from the various fruit sources that Baker Lane worked with in 2012. The vast majority is from the Ramondo Vineyard (a neighboring Baker Lane site that has been organically farmed since 2007), although a small portion emanated from the organic Plenty Vineyard on Burnside Road, also in Sebastopol. Natural winemaking coupled with 18 months of barrel aging (all Kadar 400 L puncheons of which 40% were new) were the primary vinification protocols.
Baker Lane Sonoma Coast Cuvee Pinot Noir 2013	Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	92	This growing season provided the second vintage in a row where nature provided excellent conditions for an abundant crop of full flavored grapes. The primary source of fruit for the wine came from our neighboring organically farmed Ramondo site, with a small inclusion, among others, from the Plenty Vineyard on Burnside Road.
Baker Lane Sonoma Coast Cuvee Syrah 2012	Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	94	All of the fruit for this wine was harvested from our Estate Vineyard at Roadsend Farm on Baker Lane in Sebastopol. We are uncertified practitioners of organic/bio-dynamic agricultural practices.
Baker Lane Sonoma Coast Cuvee Syrah 2014	Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	93	While the pleasantly chewy tannins of this wine confirm that it too will continue to evolve for a number of years, it has an array of spicy black fruit notes that enliven it for current drinking. Any drinker who is familiar with the distinctive berry/savory character that marks our home vines will readily see how the Sonoma Coast Cuvee is another happy member of the family
Balbi Malbec 1999	Argentina	Red Wine	86	Balbi 100% Malbec is a full-bodied red wine with delicious flavors of plums and ripe berries, and a smooth velvety texture.
Baldassari Family Wines Nolan Syrah 2015	Bennett Valley, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	91	Long growing seasons and concentrated fruit with deep color and flavors. This Syrah is inky purple, bursting with dark blackberry fruit and rich in texture
Balgownie Cabernet Sauvignon 2001	Australia	Red Wine	90	The wine is a deep red color and offers ripe berry and plum fruit on the nose with cedary oak. The palate is full bodied with sweet berry and plum fruit with persistent fine tannins. A wine which shows both structure and excellent ageing potential.
Balgownie Shiraz 1999	Australia	Red Wine	90	The 1999 Balgownie Estate Shiraz signals a continuence of this traditional style made with the small addition of the White Viognier grape to the blend. This practice, while rare in Australia, is a speciality of the northern Rhone region in France and result in many of the greatest and most exotic shiraz-based wines in the world. The 1999 Balgownie Estate Shiraz is characterised by lifted dark berry fruits and some spicy black pepper on the nose while the palate offers intense fruit concentration and well-integrated tannins. This is an extremely complex wine that will soften after a few years in the bottle.
Balgownie Shiraz 2001	Australia	Red Wine	90	The Balgownie Estate Shiraz signals a continuence of this traditional style made with the small addition of the White Viognier grape to the blend. This practice, while rare in Australia, is a speciality of the northern Rhone region in France and result in many of the greatest and most exotic shiraz-based wines in the world. The Balgownie Estate Shiraz is characterised by lifted dark berry fruits and some spicy black pepper on the nose while the palate offers intense fruit concentration and well-integrated tannins. This is an extremely complex wine that will soften after a few years in the bottle.
Balgownie Shiraz 2002	Australia	Red Wine	91	The wine is a deep red/purple color and offers blackberry, licorice and spice on the nose with a hint of eucalypt and pepper. The palate is full bodied with sweet blackberry and spice flavors with fine lingering tannins. A wine which shows both structure and excellent ageing potential.
Balgownie Shiraz 2006	Australia	Red Wine	91	Blackberry and mulberry fruits with licorice and cracked pepper sing of Central Victorian Shiraz; a touch of Viognier thrown in for aromatic lift. Immediately approachable in its youth, this regional benchmark has the structure and concentration to age gracefully.
Ballard Lane Chardonnay 2017	Central Coast, California	White Wine	90	The Central Coast’s cool climate influenced in crafting a creamy golden-hue Chardonnay with balanced acidity. Aromas of vanilla, granny smith apple and candied lemon fill your glass while flavors of toast, citrus and quince please your palate.
Ballentine BG Red Reserve 1999	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	91	Bg Red Reserve is our most complex and endearing wine. It as an artful blend of our most powerful Merlot and our most graceful Cabernet Franc. We hand selecled the highest quality grapes from a specific vineyard, Pocai Ranch, that our family has continuously farmed since 1906. We modestly call our best efforts Bg Red Table Wine but be assured that it is our homage to Bordeaux.
Ballentine BG Reserve Zinfandel 1999	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	90	Bg Zinfandel Reserve is a single block vineyard zinfandel that captures a racy personality, outstanding ripeness and superb purity. As a reserve wine, it was designed from a superior single block, "Block 9", which our family has farmed since 1906. The soil transformed the 35 year old vines into a wine that is the essence of Northern Napa Valley Zinfandel greatness.
Ballentine BG Reserve Zinfandel 2000	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	92	"This wine shows all the class and elegance of a fine Napa Cab, except its indisputably Zin, with its brambly fruit flavors and spicy, peppery edge. The oak is rich and charred, the tannins sweet and ripe, the texture as smooth as velvet. Pretty much the best that Napa can do with Zinfandel."
Ballentine Napa Syrah 1999	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	91	The wine has a deeply pigmented vinous-black color, a hint of violets and an intense impression of ripeness. The rich berry character turns slightly exotic from the oaks contribution of mocha and caramel. Very long, broad and richly testured, this wine leaves a memorable tactile impression. It continues on the palate with strong varietal character, a lingering vanilla flavor and toasty finish.
Ballentine Napa Zinfandel 1999	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	90	Our Zinfandel has a very deep garnet-purple hue, with vibrant black cherry/blueberry aromas. This Zinfandel has a rich caramel toast and spiciness, expressive jam and a concentration built around a core of red fruits ranging from raspberry to plum, combined with the varietal characteristic of cracked black pepper. The palate has a full, lush entry, a rich concentration of expressive flavors with an intense velvety texture. The wine, envelopes the senses with flavor and texture - balanced acidity, a broad mouthfeel with supple tannin, and an intense berry finish.
Balletto Winery Chardonnay 2015	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	White Wine	92	This Chardonnay opens with warm baking spices, ripe pear and lemon aromas. It’s distinctly Chardonnay. New oak has been used sparingly to enhance the wine with subtle toasted tones, rather than dominate the aromatic profile.
Balletto Winery Chardonnay 2016	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	White Wine	90	This Russian River Valley Chardonnay is complex and elegant, showing its cool-climate heritage with concentrated flavors and a texture with just enough bright citrus tones for balance and excitement. Slight tannins accentuate and compliment the mouthfeel, making it one of those wines that draws you in for the next sip.
Balletto Winery Pinot Gris 2016	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	White Wine	91	Texture and persistence define this Pinot Gris. It’s focused with bright fruit and crisp acidity yet still maintains a powerful weight and presence throughout.
Balletto Winery Pinot Gris 2017	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	White Wine	91	Texture and persistence define this top-tier Pinot Gris. This distinctive wine opens with stone fruit and citrus but quickly morphs into something more savory, serious and delicious. The mouthfeel is a contrast of zingy lime against a surprisingly rich, velvety viscosity. Subtle tannins and minerality add texture and extend the wine for an incredible and lengthy finish, both in terms of texture and flavor. It’s mouthwatering and electric, begging for the next sip.
Balletto Winery Pinot Gris 2019	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	White Wine	90	Texture and persistence define this top-tier Pinot Gris. It’s focused with crisp acidity and yet still maintains a powerful weight and presence throughout. Simply delightful. Aromatically, the wine opens with citrus and delicate slate aromas followed with darker, savory elements. The mouthfeel is a contrast of zingy lime, perfect viscosity and subtle tannins that add texture and extend the wine through an incredible and lengthy finish with both texture and flavor.
Balletto Winery Rose of Pinot Noir 2015	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	Pink and Rosé	93	So fun and lively. Bright strawberry, watermelon and lime aromas combine with perfect acidity and texture to make this pretty and delicious wine. The balance is heavenly, and the only thing missing is a sunny day on the patio.
Balletto Winery Rose of Pinot Noir 2016	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	Pink and Rosé	89	So fun and lively. Bright strawberry, watermelon and lime aromas combine with perfect acidity and texture to make this pretty and delicious wine. The balance is heavenly, and the only thing missing is a sunny day on the patio.
Balletto Winery Rose of Pinot Noir 2017	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	Pink and Rosé	90	So fun and lively. Savory guava, watermelon and lime combine with a light, delicate texture to make this pretty and delicious wine. The balance is heavenly with just enough acidity and weight to make you crave the next taste.
Balletto Winery Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2012	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	91	This ruby-colored Pinot Noir has an intense aromatic profile that begins with equal parts bright red fruit and warm savory elements. Then, theres a touch of dark toast and forest-floor earthliness that round out the aromas and give it extra depth. The smells are complex and ever-changing in the glass over time.
Balletto Winery Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2013	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	91	A lovely wine. A skinny-dip dive through just-right water. Forest-floor earthliness, dark, savory spice and a slight touch of bright red fruit combine with a silky palate that lingers over its poised, age-worthy structure. Then, theres the crisp acidity that keeps the wine lively and intertwines gracefully with the structure. So serious, yet balanced and approachable. This is the Balletto pinot style. The wine has struck a fine balance and will improve during the next three to five years (or more) in bottle.
Balletto Winery Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2015	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	90	Balletto’s Russian River Valley Pinot Noir exhibits everythingyou would expect from a serious Pinot. It combines full andcaptivating aromatics with a delicate texture that defines theBalletto style of Pinot Noir. The wine itself is full of contradictory forces: it’s weighty with a luscious mid-palate, but also surrounded by notable tannins and acidity that keep it focused, balanced and taut. It has plenty of dark fruit, but it’s also layered with savory earth and spices that offset it. The overall impact is complex, impressive and delicious.
Balletto Winery Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2016	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	90	The 2015 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir exhibits everything you would expect from a serious pinot. It combines full and captivating aromatics with a delicate texture that defines the Balletto style of Pinot Noir. The wine itself is full of contradictory forces: it’s weighty with a luscious mid-palate, but also surrounded by notable tannins and acidity that keep it focused, balanced and taut. It has plenty of dark fruit, but it’s also layered with savory earth and spices that offset it. The overall impact is complex, impressive and delicious.
Balnaves Cabernet-Merlot 2012	Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia	Red Wine	93	Balnaves Cabernet-Merlot is a deep red color with intense aromatics of blackberry, elderberry. Cassis fruit and toasty oak. The palate is medium bodied, showing soft plum and cassis fruit with warm spice from fine oak treatment and firm but fine grained tannins. A sense of austerity that will reward good cellaring.
Balnaves Cabernet Sauvignon 2010	Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia	Red Wine	91	Deep rich red in color, the nose is intense with aromas of cassis, blueberry, mint and seaweed, combined with fine mocha-coffee French oak. The palate is structured and lean with ripe cassis fruit and a fine-tannin finish.
Balnaves The Blend 2012	Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia	Red Wine	91	A medium to full bodied wine, mid red in color. Intense aromaticsof blackberry and licorice with smoked coffee from the fine and well integrated French oak.
Balnaves The Blend 2013	Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia	Red Wine	90	Vintage 2013 was generally mild with one warm period. This produced outstanding Merlot from the Avery and Silage vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon from Walker, Avery and Quarry and Petit Verdot from Dunstan vineyard. These were combined and matured in French oak for 14 months.
Balnaves The Blend 2015	Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia	Red Wine	91	Dark red in color, the nose is intense with aromas of wild anise and liquorice combined with delicate smoky-coffee French oak. The palate is medium bodied with a soft round Merlot mouth-feel and black fruit flavors, with a touch of liquorice and blueberry.
Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010	Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia	Red Wine	94	Deep rich red in color, the nose is perfumed with perfectly ripened dark blackberry, liquorice and cassis fruit. The palate is firm, structured and tightly wound with coffee and milk chocolate characters adding to the dark fruit. The finish is long and textured with fine grainy tannins. An excellent Tally from an outstanding Coonawarra vintage.
Balo Anderson Valley Pinot Gris 2016	Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California	White Wine	90	Upfront aromas of gooseberry, pressed white flowers and bee pollen followed by mouthwatering stone fruit and waxy-honeycomb with a long finish that hints of crisp, fresh yogurt and lemon curd.
Balo Anderson Valley Riesling 2014	Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California	White Wine	90	Made in a classically dry style, this is a truly noble expression of the potential for world-class Riesling in Anderson Valley. Aromas of tropical and stone fruits rise out of the glass, followed by a crisp yet textural experience on the palate.
Balo Anderson Valley Rose of Pinot Noir 2016	Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California	Pink and Rosé	92	Aromas of freshly harvested alpine strawberry and tropical fruit compliment the dry, refreshing watermelon, cranberry, and grapefruit. Layered with a precise minerality, this Rose is the perfect summer wine!
Balo Anderson Valley Suitcase 828 Pinot Noir 2014	Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California	Red Wine	90	Dark red with magenta edges. Aromas of bing cherry, fresh loam and anise with hints of lavender and rose. Intense flavors of dark cherry, wild raspberries and passion fruit. The medium-long finish is mouthwatering with a heightened sense of acidity and a velvety texture that will add many years of life to this rich yet restrained, young wine.
Balverne Pinot Noir 2012	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	91	The nose exhibits bright red fruit character, with good acidity and hints of spice and oak notes. Flavors of plum and other red fruits predominate, with an elegant frame of vanilla and toast. The wine shows a sophisticated, smooth texture, good complexity and lengthy finish with great balance.
Balverne Unoaked Chardonnay 2013	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	White Wine	91	Bright, fresh flavors of Bosc pear and green apple, with subtle aromas of exotic spice. On the palate, it is refreshing and delicious, showing great intensity and flavors of ripe citrus, white peach and kiwi fruit. The finish is long and satisfying, with complex notes of spice and great minerality.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2011

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

The color is bright ruby, the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and persistent.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2012

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

The color is bright ruby, the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and persistent.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2013

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

The color is bright ruby, the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and persistent.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2015

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

92

The color is bright ruby. The nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced and tightly knit, showing supple tannins, mineral notes, and a mouth-cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and persistent.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2016

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

This wine is the result of absolutely natural production methods using hand-picked organically grown Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes from our vineyards at Badia a Coltibuono. It is considered to be one of the most representative wines of the Chianti Classico appellation.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2017

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

92

Luminous ruby color. Forest berries, spices, leather, moist earth and dried plum, layered in the aroma. Soft, round taste, well-balanced acidity and clean and persistent aftertaste. Very pleasing, and ready to drink.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico (375ML half-bottle) 2008

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Intense ruby red color with whiffs of cherry and fresh berries in the nose. The dry wine, with elegant, balanced tannins and minerals, is characterized by a good acidity and a long, persistent finish.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 1998

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

Chianti Classico Riserva 1998 has an intense ruby colour. Its aroma is packed with berry fruit and flowery overtones, harmoniously woven with a spicy-vanilla note from the wood. The taste is rich and full-bodied. The acidity is well balanced and the fruity aftertaste is persistent. Already delicious, it will improve for many years under good cellar conditions.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2004

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Intense, deep ruby red color; splendid olfactory intensity with hints of morello cherry, nutmeg, red fruits, violet, iris and black pepper. Warm and reasonably soft on the palate, the impact is elegant and very fresh, with mature tannins and a return to the flavor of floral, fruity notes. Very persistent with a generous aftertaste.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2005

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

89

Intense deep ruby red color with shades of violet. Splendid olfactory intensity with hints of forest berries, iris, other flowers and spices. Warm and reasonably soft on the palate, the impact is elegant and very fresh, with mature tannins and a return to the flavor of floral, fruity notes.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2008

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2009

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2010

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2011

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

Deep ruby red in color, the nose reveals elegant balsamic notes mixed with hints of flower petals , cherry liqueur , licorice and chocolate . The taste is warm but pleasant , with a happy balance between the great freshness and the full and generous body.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2015

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS 2006

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

88

This wine, made from selected Sangiovese vineyards, is the result of a collaboration with a small number of local producers, located in the best Chianti Classico micro-zones. It is intense and fruit-forward, ready for drinking immediately, but over time it gains an added complexity.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS 2011

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

The 'RS' is a Sangiovese made from grapes selected in the best Chianti Classico zones. It is a fruity, soft wine that is partucularly food friendly.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS 2015

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Intense ruby red color with notes of red fruits and spices in the nose. Soft with balanced acidity and aromatic highlights. A clean, enduring finish.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS (375ML half-bottle) 2011

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

91

The 'RS' is a Sangiovese made from grapes selected in the best Chianti Classico zones. It is a fruity, soft wine that is partucularly food friendly.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS (375ML half-bottle) 2015

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

100% Sangiovese made from selections in the best Chianti Classico zones. Intense ruby red color with notes of red fruits and spices in the nose. Soft with balanced acidity and aromatic highlights. A clean, enduring finish.

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico RS (375ML half-bottle) 2016

Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

89

100% Sangiovese made from selections in the best Chianti Classico zones. Intense ruby red color with notes of red fruits and spices in the nose. Soft with balanced acidity and aromatic highlights. A clean, enduring finish.

Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 1997

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

92

Dark ruby color with purple reflections. The bouquet is intensely reminiscent of raisins and berries. On the palate, the round fruit is framed by firm tannins and balanced acidity resulting in a richly harmonious finish. Recommended with Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Grilled T-Bone steak)

Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 2003

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Dark ruby color. Very intense nose, with bouquet of balsamic, flowery and spicy fragrances: forest berries, tobacco, vanilla and cloves. Very rich and round, on the palate it reveals its great structure, supported by balanced acidity and supple tannins. Long finish, with lingering impressions of liquorice and fig jam. Great aging potential.

Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 2009

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Dark ruby color with shades of purple. Very intense nose with bouquet of balsamic, flowery violet, iris, spices, red fruits, vanilla and cloves. On the palate it reveals its great structure, dry and savory supported by balanced acidity, warm and persistent with great aging potential. Supple tannins become refinement of taste, soft and velvety by time.

Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 2011

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Dark ruby color with shades of purple. Very intense nose with bouquet of balsamic, flowery violet, iris, spices, red fruits, vanilla and cloves. On the palate it reveals its great structure, dry and savory supported by balanced acidity, warm and persistent with great aging potential. Supple tannins become refinement of taste, soft and velvety by time.

Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 2013

Tuscany, Italy

Red Wine

90

Dark ruby color with shades of purple. Very intense nose with bouquet of balsamic, flowery violet, iris, spices, red fruits, vanilla and cloves. On the palate, it reveals its great structure, dry and savory supported by balanced acidity, warm and persistent with great aging potential. Supple tannins become refinement of taste, soft and velvety by time.

Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo (375ML half-bottle) 2007

Tuscany, Italy

Green Wine

91

Delicious as an apertif or with typical Tuscan desserts. Excellent with blue cheeses or liver paté.

Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo (375ML half-bottle) 2009

Tuscany, Italy

Green Wine

94

Delicious as an apertif or with typical Tuscan desserts. Excellent with blue cheeses or liver pate.

Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (375ML half-bottle) 2004

Tuscany, Italy

Green Wine

92

Garnet color with amber hues along the edge. Aroma of plum jam, seasoned leather, with spicy notes and a hint of oak. Full-bodied, lush, with an intriguing mix of balsamic notes, candied citrus, and spices.

Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (375ML half-bottle) 2006

Tuscany, Italy

Green Wine

95

Garnet color with amber hues along the edge. Aroma of plum jam, seasoned leather, with spicy notes and a hint of oak. Full-bodied, lush, with an intriguing mix of balsamic notes, candied citrus, and spices.

Baer Ursa 2010

Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

Baer's flagship wine, first created in 2000, continues to be our best-loved blend. Complex notes of ripe fruit – plum and cherry; and savory seasonings - wood smoke, roasted thyme, and cedar. A medium-bodied wine, it offers precise, structured tannins, and a lifted finish.

Baer Ursa 2012

Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

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Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno 2006

Sicily, Italy

White Wine

88

This unique blend of Insolia and Viognier has great structure and finesse. Produced from selected vineyards at Baglio di Pianetto, the Sicilian estate of Count Marzotto. Intense and persistent aroma. Floral notes are followed by aromas of tropical fruit, including pineapple and mango. Excellent structure, balanced and harmonious.

Baglio di Pianetto Ramione 2004

Sicily, Italy

Red Wine

87

Intense, pronounced nose of refined quality. Aromas of jam and red berries precede spicy notes of vanilla, licorice and nutmeg. A soft and balanced wine, of good intensity and lasting persistence. The wine is well-structured and harmonious with medium body, expressing the diverse characteristics of the terroir.

Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2007

Central Coast, California

White Wine

90

This wine is a Baileyana standard, with a flavor profile consistent from one vintage to the next. The 2007 vintage produced beautifully ripe, flavorful berries, allowing me to again make this local favorite. The signature combination of minerality and tropical characteristics really comes through in the glass, and it has a nice, long, clean finish.

Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2008

Central Coast, California

White Wine

90

The Grand Firepeak Cuvee (or GFC) Chardonnay is a classically-styled Chardonnay is nicely structured and well balanced, with a subtleacid backbone. Flavors of apple and crisp pear are seamlessly woven with notes of citrus,minerality, and a hint of vanilla.

Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2009

Central Coast, California

White Wine

90

This Chardonnay is fresh and clean, with tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut and lemon zest. It has great acid and a note of minerality throughout. Very well balanced and smoothly textured, it shows hints of French oak, graham crackers and vanilla.

Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2010

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

White Wine

90

This Chardonnay is fresh and clean, with tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut and lemon zest. It has great acid and a note of minerality throughout. Very well balanced and smoothly textured, it shows hints of French oak, graham crackers and vanilla.

Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2014

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

White Wine

93

The Firepeak Chardonnay leads with bright flavors of crisp apple, pear and pineapple. Aromas of citrus and tropical flavors highlight the complexity of flavors that run throughout. Great acid structure and minerality create a beautifully textured and balanced wine.

Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2013

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

White Wine

90

A bright but complex Chardonnay, this wine has upfront favors of crisp pear, lemon zest, and pineapple. It has great acid and layers of citrus and minerality throughout. The wine is smoothly textured and is well balanced from start to finish.

Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2016

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

White Wine

91

The Firepeak Chardonnay leads with bright flavors of crisp apple, pear, and pineapple. Aromas of citrus and tropical flavors highlight the complexity of flavors that run throughout. Great acid structure and minerality create a beautifully textured and balanced wine.

Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2017

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

White Wine

91

The Chardonnay from Baileyana's Firepeak blocks is unique in many ways. The cool climate, long growing season of the Edna Valley, and the unique soil profile found on the Baileyana estate allow for intense varietal flavor, optimum ripeness all while preserving their trademark energetic acidity. The winemaker's intrinsic talent of blending small lots of Chardonnay into one exemplary wine each vintage is what makes the Firepeak Chardonnay so special.

Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay 2015

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

White Wine

91

The Firepeak Chardonnay leads with bright flavors of crisp apple, pear and pineapple. Aromas of citrus and tropical flavors highlight the complexity of flavors that run throughout. Great acid structure and minerality create a beautifully textured and balanced wine.

Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2002

Central Coast, California

Red Wine

92

"Truly varietally correct, in the silky mouthfeel, crisp acids, delicate mouthfeel and cherry flavors, but goes the extra mile in achieving real complexity. Addictively drinkable, one of those wines whose pleasure isaccentuated by a slight resistance, due to a sprinkling of dusty tannins."

Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2010

Central Coast, California

Red Wine

91

This is a big Pinot, with great acid structure, but soft, smooth tannins. Aromas are of anise, cola and deep dark cherry along with smoky barrel notes. Flavors of candied cherry and red licorice are followed by a spicy mid-palate and a nice vanillin, faintly smoky finish.

Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2013

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

This is a bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir, with a full body and supple silky tannins. Aromas of cola, anise, bright cherry, with hints of spice and rose petal are followed by dark fruit flavors and a rich mocha undertone.

Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2014

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

92

Aromas of bright cherry, blackberry, rose petal and hints of spice burst from the glass of this bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir. Flavors of dark fruit, blueberry, mocha and cola flavors along with soft supple tannins create a beautiful finish.

Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2015

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

91

Aromas of bright cherry, blackberry, rose petal, and hints of spice burst from the glass of this bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir. Flavors of dark fruit, blueberry, mocha, and cola flavors along with soft supple tannins create a beautiful finish.

Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2016

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

91

Aromas of bright cherry, blackberry, rose petal, and hints of spice burst from the glass of this bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir. Flavors of dark fruit, blueberry, mocha, and cola flavors along with soft supple tannins create a beautiful finish.

Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir 2017

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

Aromas of bright cherry, blackberry, rose petal, and hints of spice burst from the glass of this bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir. Flavors of dark fruit, blueberry, mocha, and cola flavors along with soft supple tannins create a beautiful finish.

Baileyana Rose of Pinot Noir 2016

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

Pink and Rosé

90

Our 2016 Baileyana Rose of Pinot Noir was harvested at two levels of ripeness to preserve freshness and its elegant fruit flavor. This wine is light pink, almost salmon in color, with fruit flavors bursting from the glass, including strawberry, peach and melon with hints of rose petal and red raspberry. The bright acidity creates a delightful freshness that makes this an ideal wine for the warmer months and a perfect year round complement to salads, seafood and any light dishes.

Baileyana Rose of Pinot Noir 2017

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California

Pink and Rosé

91

The 2017 Baileyana Rose of Pinot Noir was harvested at two levels of ripeness to preserve freshness and the wine's elegant fruit flavor. This rose is light pink, almost salmon in color, with fruit flavors bursting from the glass, including notes of watermelon, strawberry, peach, and melon with hints of rose petal and red raspberry.

Baileyana Syrah 1999

California

Red Wine

92

This full-bodied Syrah is a wine of tremendous concentration from the Paso Robles appellation. Four different vineyards make up this wine with each site bringing its own unique characteristics to the final blend. The end result is a deeply purple-hued wine with complex, textured flavors of plum, blueberry, and spice.

Bailly-Lapierre Egarade Brut 2010

Burgundy, France

Sparkling & Champagne

91

A delicate, longlasting sparkle with a purety that reveals the lively freshness and aromatic quality of the original base wines. The balance is the hallmark of Bailly Lapierre Crémants: finely chiseled, carrying you away with their intense, mineral freshness. Truly an expression of Burgundy's rich heritage. Produced from organically grown grapes, it offers a natural expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, yet surprises with such concentration, depth and mineral edge. Outstanding bubbles.

Bailly-Lapierre Egarade Brut 2012

Burgundy, France

Sparkling & Champagne

92

A delicate, long lasting sparkle with a purity that reveals the lively freshness and aromatic quality of the original base wines. The balance is the hallmark of Bailly Lapierre Cremants: finely chiseled, carrying you away with their intense, mineral freshness. Truly an expression of Burgundy's rich heritage. Produced from organically grown grapes, it offers a natural expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, yet surprises with such concentration, depth and mineral edge. Outstanding bubbles.

Bailly-Lapierre Egarade Brut 2014

Burgundy, France

Sparkling & Champagne

91

Égarade, here in Burgundy, means a mysterious evening stroll (from the verb s’égarer meaning “to lose one’s way”). In close harmony with the protected natural conditions that brought it forth, it offers anatural expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay yet surprises withsuch concentration, depth and mineral edge. Outstanding bubbles.

Baker Lane Estate Vineyard Syrah 2010

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

91

A cooler than normal growing season in 2010 led to rigorous crop adjustments in the Estate vineyard. This allowed the winery to produce beautiful fruit with mature flavors, albeit not very much of it (1.5 – 2 tons an acre were the season's meager yield). The spicy fruit profile that is the Estate vineyard signature distinguishes the unfolding aromatics, while dark fruits, crisp acid and tannin components, and an elegant 13 degrees of alcohol form the palate impression. The wine was aged in 400 L Kadar puncheons (20% new) and was bottled after a 17-month elevage in Barrel.

Baker Lane Estate Vineyard Syrah 2011

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

91

The 2011 Syrah again proved how much depth, color, tone, and flavor that we can achieve in the long growing season that typically pertains with our west Sonoma County hillside exposure. Rich violet color, a lush palate of berries and spice, and a well integrated acid and tannin structure were the dividends of our patient pursuit of quality. While it drinks wonderfully now, this wine looks to improve for another 3-5 years.

Baker Lane Estate Vineyard Syrah 2012

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

92

This wine reflects all of the spicy detail of our home vineyard coupled with exceptional depth of fruit that is supported by a finely wrought tannic structure. Once it opens up, its just goes on and on expressing deeply aromatic black fruit and subtly smoky aromas that are balanced by an impressive mouthfeel. This wine is built for a long and graceful life, although it already provides considerable drinking pleasure when paired with full flavored fare.

Baker Lane Reserve Pinot Noir 2012

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

92

The 2012 Reserve Pinot Noir is put together from a selection of barrels, drawn from the various fruit sources that Baker Lane worked with in 2012. The vast majority is from the Ramondo Vineyard (a neighboring Baker Lane site that has been organically farmed since 2007), although a small portion emanated from the organic Plenty Vineyard on Burnside Road, also in Sebastopol. Natural winemaking coupled with 18 months of barrel aging (all Kadar 400 L puncheons of which 40% were new) were the primary vinification protocols.

Baker Lane Sonoma Coast Cuvee Pinot Noir 2013

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

92

This growing season provided the second vintage in a row where nature provided excellent conditions for an abundant crop of full flavored grapes. The primary source of fruit for the wine came from our neighboring organically farmed Ramondo site, with a small inclusion, among others, from the Plenty Vineyard on Burnside Road.

Baker Lane Sonoma Coast Cuvee Syrah 2012

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

94

All of the fruit for this wine was harvested from our Estate Vineyard at Roadsend Farm on Baker Lane in Sebastopol. We are uncertified practitioners of organic/bio-dynamic agricultural practices.

Baker Lane Sonoma Coast Cuvee Syrah 2014

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

93

While the pleasantly chewy tannins of this wine confirm that it too will continue to evolve for a number of years, it has an array of spicy black fruit notes that enliven it for current drinking. Any drinker who is familiar with the distinctive berry/savory character that marks our home vines will readily see how the Sonoma Coast Cuvee is another happy member of the family

Balbi Malbec 1999

Argentina

Red Wine

86

Balbi 100% Malbec is a full-bodied red wine with delicious flavors of plums and ripe berries, and a smooth velvety texture.

Baldassari Family Wines Nolan Syrah 2015

Bennett Valley, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

91

Long growing seasons and concentrated fruit with deep color and flavors. This Syrah is inky purple, bursting with dark blackberry fruit and rich in texture

Balgownie Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Australia

Red Wine

90

The wine is a deep red color and offers ripe berry and plum fruit on the nose with cedary oak. The palate is full bodied with sweet berry and plum fruit with persistent fine tannins. A wine which shows both structure and excellent ageing potential.

Balgownie Shiraz 1999

Australia

Red Wine

90

The 1999 Balgownie Estate Shiraz signals a continuence of this traditional style made with the small addition of the White Viognier grape to the blend. This practice, while rare in Australia, is a speciality of the northern Rhone region in France and result in many of the greatest and most exotic shiraz-based wines in the world. The 1999 Balgownie Estate Shiraz is characterised by lifted dark berry fruits and some spicy black pepper on the nose while the palate offers intense fruit concentration and well-integrated tannins. This is an extremely complex wine that will soften after a few years in the bottle.

Balgownie Shiraz 2001

Australia

Red Wine

90

The Balgownie Estate Shiraz signals a continuence of this traditional style made with the small addition of the White Viognier grape to the blend. This practice, while rare in Australia, is a speciality of the northern Rhone region in France and result in many of the greatest and most exotic shiraz-based wines in the world. The Balgownie Estate Shiraz is characterised by lifted dark berry fruits and some spicy black pepper on the nose while the palate offers intense fruit concentration and well-integrated tannins. This is an extremely complex wine that will soften after a few years in the bottle.

Balgownie Shiraz 2002

Australia

Red Wine

91

The wine is a deep red/purple color and offers blackberry, licorice and spice on the nose with a hint of eucalypt and pepper. The palate is full bodied with sweet blackberry and spice flavors with fine lingering tannins. A wine which shows both structure and excellent ageing potential.

Balgownie Shiraz 2006

Australia

Red Wine

91

Blackberry and mulberry fruits with licorice and cracked pepper sing of Central Victorian Shiraz; a touch of Viognier thrown in for aromatic lift. Immediately approachable in its youth, this regional benchmark has the structure and concentration to age gracefully.

Ballard Lane Chardonnay 2017

Central Coast, California

White Wine

90

The Central Coast’s cool climate influenced in crafting a creamy golden-hue Chardonnay with balanced acidity. Aromas of vanilla, granny smith apple and candied lemon fill your glass while flavors of toast, citrus and quince please your palate.

Ballentine BG Red Reserve 1999

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

91

Bg Red Reserve is our most complex and endearing wine. It as an artful blend of our most powerful Merlot and our most graceful Cabernet Franc. We hand selecled the highest quality grapes from a specific vineyard, Pocai Ranch, that our family has continuously farmed since 1906. We modestly call our best efforts Bg Red Table Wine but be assured that it is our homage to Bordeaux.

Ballentine BG Reserve Zinfandel 1999

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

90

Bg Zinfandel Reserve is a single block vineyard zinfandel that captures a racy personality, outstanding ripeness and superb purity. As a reserve wine, it was designed from a superior single block, "Block 9", which our family has farmed since 1906. The soil transformed the 35 year old vines into a wine that is the essence of Northern Napa Valley Zinfandel greatness.

Ballentine BG Reserve Zinfandel 2000

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

92

"This wine shows all the class and elegance of a fine Napa Cab, except its indisputably Zin, with its brambly fruit flavors and spicy, peppery edge. The oak is rich and charred, the tannins sweet and ripe, the texture as smooth as velvet. Pretty much the best that Napa can do with Zinfandel."

Ballentine Napa Syrah 1999

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

91

The wine has a deeply pigmented vinous-black color, a hint of violets and an intense impression of ripeness. The rich berry character turns slightly exotic from the oaks contribution of mocha and caramel. Very long, broad and richly testured, this wine leaves a memorable tactile impression. It continues on the palate with strong varietal character, a lingering vanilla flavor and toasty finish.

Ballentine Napa Zinfandel 1999

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

90

Our Zinfandel has a very deep garnet-purple hue, with vibrant black cherry/blueberry aromas. This Zinfandel has a rich caramel toast and spiciness, expressive jam and a concentration built around a core of red fruits ranging from raspberry to plum, combined with the varietal characteristic of cracked black pepper. The palate has a full, lush entry, a rich concentration of expressive flavors with an intense velvety texture. The wine, envelopes the senses with flavor and texture - balanced acidity, a broad mouthfeel with supple tannin, and an intense berry finish.

Balletto Winery Chardonnay 2015

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

White Wine

92

This Chardonnay opens with warm baking spices, ripe pear and lemon aromas. It’s distinctly Chardonnay. New oak has been used sparingly to enhance the wine with subtle toasted tones, rather than dominate the aromatic profile.

Balletto Winery Chardonnay 2016

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

White Wine

90

This Russian River Valley Chardonnay is complex and elegant, showing its cool-climate heritage with concentrated flavors and a texture with just enough bright citrus tones for balance and excitement. Slight tannins accentuate and compliment the mouthfeel, making it one of those wines that draws you in for the next sip.

Balletto Winery Pinot Gris 2016

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

White Wine

91

Texture and persistence define this Pinot Gris. It’s focused with bright fruit and crisp acidity yet still maintains a powerful weight and presence throughout.

Balletto Winery Pinot Gris 2017

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

White Wine

91

Texture and persistence define this top-tier Pinot Gris. This distinctive wine opens with stone fruit and citrus but quickly morphs into something more savory, serious and delicious. The mouthfeel is a contrast of zingy lime against a surprisingly rich, velvety viscosity. Subtle tannins and minerality add texture and extend the wine for an incredible and lengthy finish, both in terms of texture and flavor. It’s mouthwatering and electric, begging for the next sip.

Balletto Winery Pinot Gris 2019

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

White Wine

90

Texture and persistence define this top-tier Pinot Gris. It’s focused with crisp acidity and yet still maintains a powerful weight and presence throughout. Simply delightful. Aromatically, the wine opens with citrus and delicate slate aromas followed with darker, savory elements. The mouthfeel is a contrast of zingy lime, perfect viscosity and subtle tannins that add texture and extend the wine through an incredible and lengthy finish with both texture and flavor.

Balletto Winery Rose of Pinot Noir 2015

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Pink and Rosé

93

So fun and lively. Bright strawberry, watermelon and lime aromas combine with perfect acidity and texture to make this pretty and delicious wine. The balance is heavenly, and the only thing missing is a sunny day on the patio.

Balletto Winery Rose of Pinot Noir 2016

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Pink and Rosé

89

So fun and lively. Bright strawberry, watermelon and lime aromas combine with perfect acidity and texture to make this pretty and delicious wine. The balance is heavenly, and the only thing missing is a sunny day on the patio.

Balletto Winery Rose of Pinot Noir 2017

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Pink and Rosé

90

So fun and lively. Savory guava, watermelon and lime combine with a light, delicate texture to make this pretty and delicious wine. The balance is heavenly with just enough acidity and weight to make you crave the next taste.

Balletto Winery Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2012

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

91

This ruby-colored Pinot Noir has an intense aromatic profile that begins with equal parts bright red fruit and warm savory elements. Then, theres a touch of dark toast and forest-floor earthliness that round out the aromas and give it extra depth. The smells are complex and ever-changing in the glass over time.

Balletto Winery Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2013

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

91

A lovely wine. A skinny-dip dive through just-right water. Forest-floor earthliness, dark, savory spice and a slight touch of bright red fruit combine with a silky palate that lingers over its poised, age-worthy structure. Then, theres the crisp acidity that keeps the wine lively and intertwines gracefully with the structure. So serious, yet balanced and approachable. This is the Balletto pinot style. The wine has struck a fine balance and will improve during the next three to five years (or more) in bottle.

Balletto Winery Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2015

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

90

Balletto’s Russian River Valley Pinot Noir exhibits everythingyou would expect from a serious Pinot. It combines full andcaptivating aromatics with a delicate texture that defines theBalletto style of Pinot Noir. The wine itself is full of contradictory forces: it’s weighty with a luscious mid-palate, but also surrounded by notable tannins and acidity that keep it focused, balanced and taut. It has plenty of dark fruit, but it’s also layered with savory earth and spices that offset it. The overall impact is complex, impressive and delicious.

Balletto Winery Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2016

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

90

The 2015 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir exhibits everything you would expect from a serious pinot. It combines full and captivating aromatics with a delicate texture that defines the Balletto style of Pinot Noir. The wine itself is full of contradictory forces: it’s weighty with a luscious mid-palate, but also surrounded by notable tannins and acidity that keep it focused, balanced and taut. It has plenty of dark fruit, but it’s also layered with savory earth and spices that offset it. The overall impact is complex, impressive and delicious.

Balnaves Cabernet-Merlot 2012

Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Red Wine

93

Balnaves Cabernet-Merlot is a deep red color with intense aromatics of blackberry, elderberry. Cassis fruit and toasty oak. The palate is medium bodied, showing soft plum and cassis fruit with warm spice from fine oak treatment and firm but fine grained tannins. A sense of austerity that will reward good cellaring.

Balnaves Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Red Wine

91

Deep rich red in color, the nose is intense with aromas of cassis, blueberry, mint and seaweed, combined with fine mocha-coffee French oak. The palate is structured and lean with ripe cassis fruit and a fine-tannin finish.

Balnaves The Blend 2012

Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Red Wine

91

A medium to full bodied wine, mid red in color. Intense aromaticsof blackberry and licorice with smoked coffee from the fine and well integrated French oak.

Balnaves The Blend 2013

Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Red Wine

90

Vintage 2013 was generally mild with one warm period. This produced outstanding Merlot from the Avery and Silage vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon from Walker, Avery and Quarry and Petit Verdot from Dunstan vineyard. These were combined and matured in French oak for 14 months.

Balnaves The Blend 2015

Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Red Wine

91

Dark red in color, the nose is intense with aromas of wild anise and liquorice combined with delicate smoky-coffee French oak. The palate is medium bodied with a soft round Merlot mouth-feel and black fruit flavors, with a touch of liquorice and blueberry.

Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Red Wine

94

Deep rich red in color, the nose is perfumed with perfectly ripened dark blackberry, liquorice and cassis fruit. The palate is firm, structured and tightly wound with coffee and milk chocolate characters adding to the dark fruit. The finish is long and textured with fine grainy tannins. An excellent Tally from an outstanding Coonawarra vintage.

Balo Anderson Valley Pinot Gris 2016

Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California

White Wine

90

Upfront aromas of gooseberry, pressed white flowers and bee pollen followed by mouthwatering stone fruit and waxy-honeycomb with a long finish that hints of crisp, fresh yogurt and lemon curd.

Balo Anderson Valley Riesling 2014

Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California

White Wine

90

Made in a classically dry style, this is a truly noble expression of the potential for world-class Riesling in Anderson Valley. Aromas of tropical and stone fruits rise out of the glass, followed by a crisp yet textural experience on the palate.

Balo Anderson Valley Rose of Pinot Noir 2016

Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California

Pink and Rosé

92

Aromas of freshly harvested alpine strawberry and tropical fruit compliment the dry, refreshing watermelon, cranberry, and grapefruit. Layered with a precise minerality, this Rose is the perfect summer wine!

Balo Anderson Valley Suitcase 828 Pinot Noir 2014

Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California

Red Wine

90

Dark red with magenta edges. Aromas of bing cherry, fresh loam and anise with hints of lavender and rose. Intense flavors of dark cherry, wild raspberries and passion fruit. The medium-long finish is mouthwatering with a heightened sense of acidity and a velvety texture that will add many years of life to this rich yet restrained, young wine.

Balverne Pinot Noir 2012

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

91

The nose exhibits bright red fruit character, with good acidity and hints of spice and oak notes. Flavors of plum and other red fruits predominate, with an elegant frame of vanilla and toast. The wine shows a sophisticated, smooth texture, good complexity and lengthy finish with great balance.

Balverne Unoaked Chardonnay 2013

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

White Wine

91

Bright, fresh flavors of Bosc pear and green apple, with subtle aromas of exotic spice. On the palate, it is refreshing and delicious, showing great intensity and flavors of ripe citrus, white peach and kiwi fruit. The finish is long and satisfying, with complex notes of spice and great minerality.