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Rhone Blends - Red from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

96 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): Sourced from the lieux-dits of Les Brusquières and Cabrières, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Prestige is a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% other varieties. Tasted blind, it's a big, full…

Pinot Noir from Beaune, Côtes de Beaune, Burgundy, France

96 points Decanter: Open and pleasant nose showing pretty floral and ripe red berry fruit along with spicy oak. The palate is elegant and juicy with red apple, beetroot and dried cranberry flavours, crunchy, ripe tannins and a chalky undertone. Very…

Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends from St-Émilion, Right Bank, Bordeaux, France

95 points James Suckling: Big plums and blackberries are the dominant component of this rich and chocolatey St.-Emilion. However, the wine also has a serious tannin structure and more than enough acidity on the powerful and long finish to carry all…

Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

100 points Tim Atkin, MW: Year in year out, this commendably consistent bottling is one of the world’s greatest reds. Harmonious, balletic and sublime, it comes from four parcels amounting to 2.55 hectares and sees 100% new oak. Nuanced, harmonious…

Rhone Blends - Red from Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

95 points Jeb Dunnuck: The finest wine ever from this estate is the 2016 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes, which is 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre that was destemmed and brought up in 30% new barrels. (The Grenache was brought up all in concrete.…

Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

93-95 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques was due for racking in the New Year, Sylvie waiting because she wanted the wine to spend longer on the lees. This vintage includes 60% whole bunch fruit.…

Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy

95 points James Suckling: Beautiful aromas of black cherry and apricot. Full body, exotic and intense. A wealth of fruit yet remains vibrant and firm. Extremely focused. Long finish. Great follow up to the 2012. Drink in 2021. (11/27/17)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

96+ points Lisa Perotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature has a very deep garnet-purple color and opens with wonderfully expressive notes of warm cassis, baked plums, black raspberries and kirsch with suggestions of…

Gamay from Beaujolais, France

96 points James Suckling: Crushed violets and attractive dark strawberries and raspberries on the nose with a slightly flinty, stony edge of graphite. The palate has depth and density, which set it apart from the Corcelette. More depth and richness…

Cabernet Franc from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

98 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): I also tasted the 2014 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard, which might take some months to come into the market. It has some balsamic aromas, medicinal hints, traces of orange peel, saffron and a touch…

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

99 points James Suckling: Amazing aromas of Chinese spices, sweet tobacco, incense, anise and dark fruits. Full-bodied, yet tight and reserved. Great density and polish. An entrancing wine. Lasts for minutes on the palate. Already a dream to drink…

Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France

95 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): A seamlessly crafted blanc de blancs of enticing purity and approachability... magnificent in its mineral expression, freshness and vivacity... sings with the freshness of lemon and grapefruit, tangy…