| 2015 |
Domaine Latour-Giraud |
Meursault 1 er Cru "Charmes" |
Bright medium yellow. Slightly subdued scents of ripe stone fruits, oatmeal, hazelnut and menthol. Sweet and pliant in the mouth, showing lovely floral lift and surprising acidity to its fruit-driven flavors of pineapple and ripe peach. Lively more than large-scaled, this suave, fully ripe wine is a bit muffled today but is not at all exaggerated. Finishes with lovely purity, cut and length. -- Stephen Tanzer |
Vinous |
92 |
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2017-10-16 |
| 2016 |
Michael Pozzan Winery |
Lake County Sauvignon Blanc |
Crisp green apple aromas and tangy, vibrant flavors give this nicely dry wine a high refreshment quotient, so it will be ideal to stock for everyday occasions. It has great acidity, a tangy mouthfeel and a lingering, fruity finish. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
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2017-10-16 |
| 2011 |
Sabate I Coca |
Castellroig Gran Reserva Brut Nature |
On the nose, this smells a touch yeasty and bready, similar to Saltine crackers. The mouthfeel on this sparkling wine is crisp and right on. Slightly bitter white-fruit flavors come with a dusting of white pepper and a lingering lime note on the dry finish. |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
 |
2017-10-16 |
| 2014 |
Michael Pozzan Winery |
Annabella Chardonnay Napa Valley |
Top 100 Best Buys of the Year 2017 - Wine & Spirits
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Wine & Spirits |
BB |
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2017-10-11 |
| 2014 |
Michael Pozzan Winery |
Annabella Chardonnay Napa Valley |
Michael Pozzan named this for his grandmother, remembering her cooking for the family. So it makes sense that this chardonnay is savory, gentle and generous—built for dinner. Rather than a blast of flavor, it offers bright notes of lemon and chamomile; round and very drinkable. |
Wine & Spirits |
90 |
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2017-10-11 |
| 2015 |
Chateau de Lancyre |
Roussanne Val de Montferrand |
Best Languedoc White - W&S 100 Best Wines of the Year
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Wine & Spirits |
BW |
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2017-10-11 |
| 2015 |
Chateau de Lancyre |
Roussanne Val de Montferrand |
Lancyre’s Roussanne is a treasure hidden among a portfolio focused on reds. Made mostly from roussanne, with about 10 percent each viognier and marsanne, it’s grown in the north of Pic St-Loup, on a mix of clay and limestone. In 2015, the wine channels the warmth of the appellation in its deep yellow hue and tropical fruit scents, then does a stunning 180, focusing the flavors on stones and savory herbs. The richness remains in the nut-oil texture, but it’s clean and light, allowing the mineral flavors to shine. This wine lasts for days open in the fridge, realizing more detail with every meal. Accessible now, if you put it away for another five years it will continue to develop a deeper, nuttier complexity. |
Wine & Spirits |
94 |
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2017-10-11 |
| 2015 |
Hobo Wine Company |
Folk Machine Parts & Labor |
Top 100 Best Buys of the Year 2017 - Wine & Spirits
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Wine & Spirits |
Best Buy |
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2017-10-11 |
| 2013 |
Hentley Farm |
Shiraz Clos Otto |
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Wine Advocate |
96 |
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2017-10-09 |
| 2015 |
Hentley Farm |
The Stray Mongrel |
Brilliant violet. Ripe cherry, blueberry and peppery spices on the nose; a hint of candied licorice emerges slowly. Juicy and open-knit, showing good depth to the black and blue fruit flavors. A subtle vanilla note appears on the finish, which features harmonious tannins and a hint of smokiness. |
Vinous |
90 |
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2017-10-09 |