Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.
France
Les Tourelles De Longueville La Compagnie Medociane Des Grands Meritage 2009, Bordeaux, France: Love this full-bodied, classic Bordeaux. Lots of band-aid on the nose (that's a good thing, and comes from fine oak aging), plus great depth, layers and length on the finish. Drink: 2013 - 2017 265843 13.5% D 750 mL $79.00 Score: 92/100. October 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Germany
Maximin Grünhäuser C. Von Schubert Riesling Trocken 2010, Mosel, Germany: Zesty, zippy and vibrant! Lemon sunshine with lime lift through the mid-palate. Medium-bodied. Great wine! Try it with seafood. Drink: 2012 - 2018 333039 11.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 93/100. October 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Benefizio Castello Di Pomino Riserva Marchesi De' Frescobaldi 2011, Tuscany, Italy: Lots of mouth-watering juiciness and green apple vibrancy here! Balanced and fresh. Terrific for seafood. Food pairings: grilled pork, chicken, seafood. Drink: 2012 - 2016 332247 13.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. October 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
Ramos Pinto RP30 Tawny Port 30 Years Old, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Very mature and lovely tawny port. It's ready to drink now, so don't cellar it. Lovely toffee and toasted nut flavours. Great after-dinner drink. Drink: 2022 - 2030 250795 20% S 750 mL $103.95 Score: 92/100. October 2013. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Lustau East India Solera Sherry, Jerez, Spain: Nutty, tasty and complex; gorgeous after-dinner drink. This sherry is a mature Oloroso blended with a mature Pedro Ximenez. Source: Winery 342931 20% S 500 mL $22.95 Score: 93/100. October 2013. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casar De Burbia Tebaida 2008, Bierzo, Spain: Savoury, meaty and full-bodied with mature aromas and flavours of leather, smoke and dried herbs. Drink: 2013 - 2018 353623 13.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 91/100. October 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Tangley Oaks Terlato Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, California, United States: Round, full-bodied and plummy with mouth-watering acidity for a range of dishes. Balanced, very classic California cabernet. Aromas of cassis, blackberry and blackcurrant wrapped in a warm, rich blanket of toasty oak and banilla smoke. Lovely finish. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: braised meats, grilled steak, meat casserole, roast beef dinner, grilled lamb shanks. Drink: 2012 - 2016 104208 14.5% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. October 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Morgan Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, California, United States: Balanced and complex with lovely mouth-watering juiciness. More earthy than fruity. Love this style! Drink: 2011 - 2015 327528 14.3% XD 750 mL $65.97 Score: 93/100. October 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart