Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2008 Passopisciaro emerges with gorgeous textural richness in its elegant, silky tannins. Despite its considerable concentration, the wine literally floats on the palate w...

Wine Spectator: This is explosively rich, with almond cream, heather and honeysuckle aromas giving way to mouthwatering lime chiffon, papaya and dried persimmon notes. Long and expansive, wit...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright medium red. Musky, reduced aromas of redcurrant, blackberry and iron. Supple but a bit dry and rustic, offering good breadth but only moderate delineation to the dark...

Burghound: Mild reduction detracts slightly from the otherwise ripe and earthy red berry fruit aromas that possess good richness and fine detail on the energetic middle weight flavors th...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Light, bright gold. Complex, intensely perfumed scents of fresh pear, nectarine, licorice and smoky minerals. Sappy, palate-staining pit fruit and citrus flavors show a comp...

Wine Spectator: Lush and mouthfilling, with a lightly chewy edge framing the dark plum, fig and blackberry fruit. Hoisin sauce and smoldering tobacco notes fill out the full-bodied finish, wh...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Vivid ruby. Pungent aromas of red and dark berry skin, lavender and anise, with a spicy overtone. Blackberry and bitter cherry flavors show good depth and energy, with no ro...

Wine Spectator: Offers pure aromas of quince and citrus, with green pineapple and honeydew melon notes. Retains focus and gains depth, fanning out pleasantly on the finish. Drink now throug...

Wine Spectator: Bright and jazzy, with a smoky edge to the tart blackberry and cherry flavors, picking up a licorice note on the finish. Has complexity and balance, and cellaring should bring...

About this Wine: Archery Summit's search to produce world-class Pinot Noir led them to the Dundee Hills of Oregon.  Premier Cuvée, the proprietary blend, is made from both the oldest ...

Wine Enthusiast: A finely perfumed wine, touched with wood, Beaujolais in a Burgundy style, structured and with intense acidity. It is packed with firm tannins, surrounded by a lively cherry a...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Palate-staining plum and cherry dusted with cardamom and cinnamon in Chauvenet's 2008 Nuits-St.-Georges Les Charmottes marry the cut and vivacity typical of its vintage with c...

Wine Spectator: Spice, dried pineapple, honey and light apricot aromas, like freshly crushed grapes. Full-bodied and very sweet, with masses of crushed fruit character and a long finish. Best...

About this Wine: A blend of 74% Pinot Noir and 26% Chardonnay, the Grande Reserve is modeled after the classic base of the Cuvee Suivie, also representing all of the Morlet family's terroirs o...

Wine Spectator: A spicy, flinty, snappy edge to the green apple and pear flavors, gives this a nice structure. The finish features cleansing acidity and a Golden Delicious apple aftertaste. D...

Wine Spectator: Offers pure, driven plum, cassis and black cherry notes inlaid with graphite and roasted wood spice. Dense without being overextracted. Very sleek. Rock-solid.-J.M.

Wine Spectator: Opulent, this auslese has an extra dimension of richness, tanginess and length. Though concentrated, it's light on its feet and shows intensity to the apricot, lime and honey ...

John Sweeney: Pale straw color. Intriguing nose displays sea shell and baked lemon tart aromas, along with subtle tropical fruit notes. Vibrant and lively, with well-integrated acidity and ...

Wine Spectator: Juicy and linear, with a savory, spicy component adding depth to the apple and pear flavors. A bit firm on the back end, but a little age should help integrate all the element...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: There are only 400 cases of the outstanding 2009 Cotes du Ventoux Il Etait Une Fois, a blend of 80% Grenache from 80-year-old vines, 15% Mourvedre from 20-year-old vines, and ...