2014 COS D'ESTOURNEL ST-ESTEPHE

Karen MacNeil"Cos, as it is known (the s is pronounced), is indisputably one of the most distinctive Bordeaux. In great years it has an exotic, earthy, you-just-opened-a-humidor sensuality to its aroma (not unlike Chateau Haut-Brion), but the...

2014 GEVREY CHAMBERTIN ROTY

Jancis Robinson"Very aromatic for a Roty wine. And round, fruity and accessible. 17/20 points." (1/2017)

ARGENTO, Chardonnay Reserva 2014

Vinous Reverie Notes Argento Reserva Chardonnay is golden and expresses fresh citrus aromas. Although it is a full-bodied wine in the mouth, it is a clean wine, with fresh flavors of grapefruit and pineapple complemented by mineral notes. The finish is...

Bila Haut Lesquerda Cotes du Rous Villages 2014

91-93 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate“I loved the 2014 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Lesquerde l’Esquerda and this blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache comes from one of the most exciting terroirs in the Roussillon: the decomposed...

Casarena, Sinco 2014

Castell d'Encus, Ekam, 2014

92 Points Vinous "Pale straw. Potent aromas of pink grapefruit, lime zest, white flowers and ginger show excellent lift and clarity. Lively and sharply focused on the palate, offering concentrated, mineral-driven citrus and orchard fruit flavors and...

Ceretto Barolo 2014

91 points James Suckling "Really attractive dried fruit on the nose of this Barolo, including dried red cherries and dried hibiscus as well as five spices, dried rose petals, wet earth and tea leaves. Medium body, polished tannins and a...

Ch D'Angeles, La Clape Classique Red 2014

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"Leading off the reds, and a terrific value, the 2014 Languedoc-La Clape Classique checks in as a mix of 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre that was completely destemmed and aged 12 months in tank...

Chateau du Cedre, Cahors Cedre Heritage 2014

90 points Wine Enthusiast"This is a big-hearted, ripe wine from the Verhaeghe family, one of the top producers in Cahors. It is packed with black fruits and firm tannins. They promise richness to come with structure, wood aging flavors and density. It's...

Chateau Durfort-Vivens, Viviens Margaux 2014

93 points Wine Enthusiast"The second wine from the biodynamic estate of Durfort-Vivens, this is a deliciously ripe fruity wine, dominated by 82% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a crisp accessible character that will allow it to age relatively quickly. The...

Chateau Haut Tour Coutelin, St Estephe 2014

90 points Wine Enthusiast"Already a soft wine, this is packed with fruit. Yes, there are tannins, but they are well integrated into the berries. It is fruity and juicy, with hints of wood aging. Drink from 2019." Vinous Reverie NotesAlready a soft wine,...

Chateau L'Ecuyer, Pomerol 2014

92 points Wine Enthusiast"This seven-acre Petit family estate is dominated by Merlot that gives the wine its rich generous character. In this vintage it was balanced by crisp acidity and a lively aftertaste. The tannins promise further aging. Drink from...

Chateau Pesquie, Quintessence 2014

91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"A vintage the estate is excited about as they loved the quality of the Syrah (don't forget that Ventoux is quite a ways from the Rhone Valley and have their own climate), the 2014 Ventoux la Quintessence is 80%...

CHATEAU PUECH-HAUT Prestige Rouge Coteaux du Langeudoc 2015

91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "A terrific value, the 2014 Languedoc Cuvee Prestige checks in as a blend of 55% Grenache and 45% Syrah that’s brought up all in tank. It has tons of Mediterranean character in its sweet dark fruits,...

Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, Brunello di Montalcino 2014

95 points Wine Enthusiast"Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, full-bodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It's well balanced,...

Cortese Barbera D'alba 2014

90 points James Suckling“A Barbera with candied red fruits, dried flowers and some terracotta, too. Sharp and edgy palate but with enough fruit to balance it.” Vinous Reverie NotesMade from 100% Barbera d'Alba grown in limestone and clay...

DOMAINE LAFAGE Cuvee Nicolas Vieilles Vignes 2014

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "Aged in 25% demi-muids, the 2014 Cotes Catalanes Nicolas comes all from the rolling hills and gravel soils in the Aspres region and is made from 100% Grenache. What should represent an incredible value, it...

DOMAINE LAFAGE Tessellae Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2015

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"A sensational value the readers should snatch up is the 2015 IGP Cotes Catalanes Tessellae Carignan Vieilles Vignes! This full-bodied, ripe, sexy red has incredible purity of fruit, no hard edges and classic...

Domaine Saint Nicolas, Fiefs Vendeens Le Haut des Clous 2014

91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 points Vinous Vinous Reverie NotesAll lovers of Chenin Blanc should be on the lookout for Le Haut des Clous from Domaine Saint Nicolas. A charming wine in its youth it also has a tremendous capacity to age...

Domaine Saint Nicolas, Fiefs Vendéens Les Clous 2014

Vinous Reverie Notes“Drinking a Saint Nicolas is not about sniffing aromas. It's more about mouthfeel, vitality, finesse and elegance, as well as mineral tension and the Atlantic breeze you can feel in all of Thierry's wines. They are silky and...

Domaine Santa Duc, CdP La Crau Ouest 2014

93 points Vinous 91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The two 2014s I was able to taste include the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape La Crau Ouest (100% Grenache), which is a serious 2014 that defines the more mid-weight style of the vintage. Kirsch,...

Drouhin Brouilly Hospice 2014

FRANZ HIRTZBERGER Riesling Steinerterrassen Federspiel 2014

91 points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate “Hirtzberger's 2014 Riesling Federspiel Steinterrassen opens with a beautifully clear, fresh and perfumed bouquet of lemon and grapefruit flavors on crushed stones; this is lovely, intense, pure and...

I Stefanini, Soave Monte de Toni 2014

Vinous Reverie NotesThis wine comes from some of the oldest I Stefanini vineyards, ranging up to 70 years old, located in the hills around Monte Tenda Castalunga village. In this area the soil is a volcanic red, rich in iron oxides. Tasting...