Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: An intriguing blend of 45% Tempranillo, 43% Grenache, and 12% Souzao (a Portuguese varietal), the dense blue/purple-hued 2003...

About this Wine: Inspired by the complexity and style of Bordeaux's cooler-climate wines, Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies how meticulous farming in southern Napa Valley's...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Medium-deep ruby-purple in color, the 2009 Howell Family Vineyard Hawke's Bay Cabernet Franc is a little closed, offering delicate to moderately pronounced notes of red curran...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright purple. Blackberry and cassis scents are complicated by notes of game, black pepper and bitter chocolate. Spicy dark fruit flavors show good concentration and focus, ...

About this Wine: "The majestic Comtesse de Lalande (second Grand Cru Classé at Pauillac) brought into the world a wonderful wine called « La Réserve ». Particularly fine and elegant, this is o...

About this Wine: "The majestic Comtesse de Lalande (second Grand Cru Classé at Pauillac) brought into the world a wonderful wine called « La Réserve ». Particularly fine and elegant, this is o...

Wine Enthusiast: Beginning to show some development, the 1994 starts with hints of mint and maple syrup, blended with sturdier notes of tar, molasses and prunes. Supple and powerful on the fin...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Saturated ruby. Pungent aromas of briary blackberry, chocolate, pepper and spices. High-toned, fruity and rich but not over the top, with dark berry and chocolate flavors do...

Wine Spectator: Firm and well-structured, displaying a core of earthy currant, blackberry and black cherry fruit, shaded by light cedary oak and finishing with a touch of gaminess. Drink now ...

About this Wine: Soil: clay and chalk, with characteristically rounded, huge stones.

Blend: Grenache is the dominant grape, followed by Syrah and Cinsault.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon contains 4% Merlot with the fruit sourced from three top-notch vineyards. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up aromas of cedar, tobacco, red and blac...

Burghound: Here the nose is more deeply pitched and a bit riper as well with distinct floral and humus notes present on the purple fruit infused nose. The supple, generous and suave midd...

About this Wine: Soil type: Quaternary stony soil with deposits.
Parcels located on the lower terraced lands of the
Gigondas Appellation. Parcels located on the Plan de Dieu Appelation,...

About this Wine: This wine will require 7-10 years of cellaring, then last for two decades thereafter.

About this Wine: This wine will require 7-10 years of cellaring, then last for two decades thereafter.

About this Wine: This wine will require 7-10 years of cellaring, then last for two decades thereafter.

Wine Spectator: Tar and black licorice on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a silky finish. Turns to asphalt. Stylish.

About this Wine: This wine will require 7-10 years of cellaring, then last for two decades thereafter.

About this Wine: This wine will require 7-10 years of cellaring, then last for two decades thereafter.

About this Wine: Its firm, well-rounded tannins offer a smoothness ever present over the years. Being highly concentrated, it can be left to age  for many years...