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)

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...

Cara Nord Cara Nord Negre 2014

91 points Vinous Media "Bright ruby-red. Vibrant and sharply focused on the nose, displaying an array of red fruit, floral scents and candied flowers. The smooth and sweet palate delivers sappy black raspberry and cherry flavors, with a suggestion of...

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 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 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...

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 ALARY, Cairanne L'Estevenas Rouge 2014

89 points Gilbert & Gaillard "Dark garnet tinged with crimson. Endearing earthy, mineral and spicy nose with black fruit undertones. Supple attack leading into a delicious, velvety, full and sun-filled palate where spice prevails on the finish...

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...

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...

Leeuwin Estate, Art Series Shiraz Margaret River 2014

94 points James Suckling"Lots of blackberry, blueberry and crush white pepper aromas that follow through to a beautiful palate of quartz, mineral and Indian spice. Full body. Tangy and bright acidity. Intense fruit. Yet always reserved. Screw cap...

Mas Alta, Black Slate La Viella Alta, 2014

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "...The color is inky/bluish/purple. The wine offers up notes of blueberry and blackberry liqueur mixed with wet rocks, spring flowers and graphite, followed by a full-bodied, dense, multidimensional wine with...

Planeta, Santa Cecilia, DOC Noto 2014

93 points Wine Enthusiast"Red fruit, exotic spice and blue flower aromas mingle together on this elegant wine. Made entirely with Nero d'Avola, the focused, linear palate evokes black cherry, pomegranate, star anise and wild herb framed in taut,...

Rafael Palacios, Bolo, 2014

Jancis Robinson "Fragrant herby citrus. Intense and creamy and rich on the palate. Pure and lively and long, but not simple thanks to a salty aftertaste, the taut flavours married to the creamy texture. 17/20 points. GV (JH)"

Ramey, Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2014

95 points Wine Enthusiast "From blocks of old Wente vines planted in the 1970s, this producer and site continue to find beautiful synergy together. This wine shows high-toned floral notes around full-bodied richness and flavors of crème...

REYNEKE, 2014 Syrah

17 points Jancis Robinson "Edgy, earthy, fragrant and rubbery - very distinctive and vibrant. 17/20 points. (RH)" (9/2016)