Wine Spectator: Ripe, rich, fresh and vibrant, this displays a tight, concentrated core of vivid wild berry and blueberry flavors, with touches of mineral and cedar. Medium- to full-bodied, t...

Wine Spectator: Fresh, lively and crisp, with focused cherry and raspberry flavors, veering toward floral and peppery notes on the finish. This has style and transparency. Best from 2013 thro...

Wine Spectator: Offers white truffle, blackberry and cherry on the nose. Medium-bodied, with round, silky tannins and a fine, delicious finish. Best after 2014. -JS

Burghound: Generous wood still dominates the green fruit and shellfish aromas though its presence is much less noticeable on the concentrated, sappy, broad-shouldered and powerful flavor...

Wine Spectator: ARATAS Petite Sirah Napa Valley 2009 Score: 92 | $45 Appealingly dense and intense, with plenty of ripe and juicy wild blueberry and blackberry flavors, given traction by the...

Wine Spectator: Offers blueberry and mineral on the nose. Full-bodied, with a tight tannin structure and juicy fruit. Bright acidity. Very lively. Score range: 90-93 -JS

Wine Spectator: Quite rich, with mango, pineapple and apricot notes on a large frame. The long, creamy finish features a lot of ginger and nectarine. Shows raw power now, but the purity and l...

About this Wine: "This fine, top drawer, Rothschild owned estate has produced a blockbuster '89 with an intensly perfumed nose, luxuriously rich palate and the ability to age for decades. A wi...

About this Wine: "...intense and complex bouquet, with peach, apricot, mango candied white fruit, honey, vanilla, elderflower, and sugar candy and lily of the valley aromas. Full on the palate...

Wine Spectator: Aromas of vanilla, licorice, mint and berries follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a vanilla cream and raspberry aftertaste. Very jammy style. But it...

Wine Spectator: Classy. Dark, rich and full-bodied, with excellent structure, firm tannins and a solid core of earthy currant, herb, cedar, pencil lead and mineral flavors that are deep, comp...

Wine Spectator: Plenty of crushed grape and green tobacco character. Full- to medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity, refreshing finish. Score range: 89-91 (JS)

Wine Spectator: Intensely spicy, with lots of dried apricot, apple and pear character on the nose and palate. Full and rich, yet racy and lively. Shows balance and wonderful potential. Score ...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2007 Barolo Monserra shows excellent focus and energy in a core of bright red fruit, flowers and mint. This is an energetic, somewhat nervous style, especially within the ...

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...

Wine Spectator: Oak adds richness and depth to this white, along with texture, with smoky, toasty oak framing ripe pear and honeydew melon. Ends with a crisp finish. Drink now through 2017. 4...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: This dense ruby/purple-colored, opulently-styled 2011 displays terrific fruit intensity, velvety, well-integrated tannins, surprising density and richness as well as decent ac...

Wine Spectator: An austere, sinewy style, exhibiting strawberry, tea, white pepper, eucalyptus and iron flavors. It's all underscored by dense, dusty tannins, with plenty of grip on the tight...

About this Wine: "This fine, top drawer, Rothschild owned estate has produced a blockbuster '89 with an intensly perfumed nose, luxuriously rich palate and the ability to age for decades. A wi...

Wine Spectator: Spiced pear, lime and golden raisin notes swirl around a laserlike structure that keeps this centered. A racy style, with less concentration, yet showing plenty of intensity a...