Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2010 Fume Blanc La Petite Etoile, from a vineyard in the Russian River, shows the influence of the site, the presence of 30% Sauvignon Musque and aging in French oak barre...

Wine Spectator: This isn't shy, with well-toasted spice, mocha and ripe blueberry aromas and flavors leading the way, followed by singed vanilla, sweet plum and fig pate de fruit notes and a ...

Wine Spectator: Features unbridled fruit, with blueberry coulis, loganberry and blackberry notes mixed together and stitched with toasted anise and fruitcake accents. A touch toasty on the fi...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Greenish yellow. Musky orange, white pepper and a smoky, stony element on the nose. Dense, supple and penetrating, offering zesty lime and pink grapefruit flavors and an inten...

Wine Spectator: This vivid, intense white delivers bright, refreshing flavors of peach, tangerine and ruby grapefruit, with a fleshy texture. Spice notes mark the tangy finish. Drink now. 15,...

Wine Spectator: Peach blossom and yellow apple notes are fragrant and rich, with toasted herb and hay notes. A touch of petrol balances the juicy citrus flavors. Drink now. 500 cases imported...

About this Wine: Known mainly for its white wines, the village of Chassagne-Montrachet also produces reds of real quality. No less a person than Camille Rodier held that famous plots like&...

Wine Spectator: Dried lavender, white pepper and talc overtones are sophisticated, leading to a core of polished plum, black cherry and blackberry flavors that are juicy and ripe. This shows ...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Marques de Murrieta owns an estate in Rias Baixas where Albarino is produced. The 2010 Pazo Barrantes Albarino is a fragrant white that spent several months on its lees. Aroma...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale yellow. White pepper, spices and dusty minerality on the nose. Then surprisingly sweet and pliant on the palate, with strong, persistent flavors of citrus and white sto...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Man O' War's 2009 Chardonnay displays pronounced aromas of apricot, apple tart, crumbled hazelnuts, struck match and a touch of crushed stones. Full bodied and concentrated wi...

Wine Spectator: This has solid flesh, with plum and cherry compote notes framed by a lightly taut plum skin edge. There's good spice through the finish. Well-extracted but not overdone.-J.M.

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Dark ruby. Spicy cherry and dark berries on the nose, with hints of rose and violet adding complexity. Lively and focused on the palate, showing sweet raspberry and kirsch fla...

Wine Spectator: Toast and dried fruit notes mix in this very harmonious dry Champagne, which is full of flavor-dried apricot, candied orange peel, nut and smoke-but still elegant and light-we...

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

Wine Spectator: Fresh, crisp and vibrant, with expressive nectarine, lime and spice flavors that float through the tight finish with élan. Shows depth and intensity on a light frame. Drink ...

Wine Spectator: Offers lush fruit, with dark raspberry and boysenberry notes, good, graphite-laced structure and bright acidity weaving throughout. The long, smoldering finish features an app...

Wine Spectator: Bright and jazzy, with a harmonious feel to the lime, pineapple and floral aromas and flavors, lingering on the citrusy finish. The best of three bottles tasted. Drink now. 2,...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: I know some readers will find it hard to believe, but the 2011 Nostre Pais Blanc's aromas and rich, honeyed, full-bodied texture reminded me of the famous white Chateauneuf du...

Wine Spectator: Mango, Key lime, melon and passion fruit flavors mingle smoothly, with a fleshy texture, juicy acidity and terrific floral and tropical aromatics. Drink now.--MaryAnn Worobiec