James Halliday: Bright and clear crimson-red; there is also a touch of touriga in the wine, which is a model for a red wine ready to fully enjoy at the time of its release; the supple and jui...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Palish bright red. Sexy aromas of cherry, raspberry and spices. Juicy, spicy and expressive, conveying lovely pinot freshness of red fruits. My enthusiasm was a bit muted b...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Delicious, elegant grapefruit and honeyed notes emerge from this blend of equal parts Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Wine Spectator: Intense, well-structured and concentrated, with an array of dried currant, herb, mineral and sage flavors that are focused and framed by tight, chewy tannins. Best from 2010 t...

Wine Spectator: Nutmeg and cinnamon notes accent flavors of peach jam, quince paste and candied orange peel in this spicy, just off-dry white. Medium-bodied, with juicy acidity, and a mouthwa...

About this Wine: Kesseler's Riesling comes from the Rüdesheimer Berg (Hugh Johnson calls this hill "germany's most magnificent vineyard") and from the lorcher Berg. Here the Riesling finds opt...

Wine Spectator: Crisp and flavorful, but nicely rounded, showing no sharp edges to the pear, watermelon and spice flavors. Deft finish. Drink now.-HS

About this Wine: The Côtes du Rhône Rouge sets the standard for the appellation. Since the 1998 vintage, the wine is now based on Syrah (50-60%), with about 30-40% Grenache and the balance...

About this Wine: Weinbach's Gewurztraminer Cuvee Laurence comes from the mainly limestone soil just beneath the actual Altenbourg site. Similar to the Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence, this wine is q...

Wine Spectator: Rich and spiced, with exuberant black cherry, violet, blackberry, licorice and star anise notes. Lightly grippy and balanced, with a bright finish. Drink now through 2015. -A...

Wine Spectator: Complex, with tasty currant, black cherry, mocha, vanilla and nutmeg flavors that are rich and deep, showing concentration and focus...

Wine & Spirits: Ripe and full with an intensely smoky, spicy undertone, this packs a lot of depth into a tautly restrained frame. You'd never mistake it for Burgundy, as the slate minerality ...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Medium red. Red fruits and minerals on the nose, with hints of earth and iron; a tad rustic. Suppler and sweeter than the Chambolle, with more body and stuffing to support its...

Wine Enthusiast: This comes from one of the top ranges of wines produced by the giant Boisset family group. It is an attractively scented wine, with spice and smoky aromas. The taste is rich, ...

About this Wine: Brunello di Montalcino Casanova di Neri is characterised simply by its white label, to the point where it has now been renamed "White label" on the American market. This...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale greenish yellow. Cool aromas of lemon and lime ice and white flowers. Ripe but juicy and brisk, with nicely integrated acidity giving cut and lift to the lemon-lime flavo...

Wine Spectator: Aromas of coffee bean, tobacco and plum follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. A little rustic, but rich and youthful. Chewy. It would be better ...

About this Wine: 6,7 ha in 2 blocks
Oldest plantings: 1994 in Glenrosa
Youngest plantings: 2008 in Glenrosa
First vintage: 1979
International origin: It is generally accepted that ...

Wine Spectator: Aromas of flowers, dark fruits and anise. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity, citrus aftertaste. Subtle and firm. Dig down to find it all. Best after 2009. 1,905 case...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale bright yellow. Citrus peel, stone fruits, sweet herbs and spicy oak notes of ginger and cinnamon on the nose. Ripe, smooth and peachy, with a strong component of vanill...