Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Slight SO2 and a whiff of licorice on the nose. Fat, oaky and moderately thick; fairly sweet but doesn't offer the shape or depth of flavor of the '97. The finish, though, is ...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Slight SO2 and a whiff of licorice on the nose. Fat, oaky and moderately thick; fairly sweet but doesn't offer the shape or depth of flavor of the '97. The finish, though, is ...

Wine Spectator: Very tight and compact, dense and focused, with vibrant blackberry, graphite and black cherry fruit that's intense, concentrated and persistent.--Non-blind Harlan retrospectiv...

About this Wine: "...Togni noted that this wine is now typically about 82% cabernet sauvignon, with about 15% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot added since the '99 vintage."

Wine Spectator: Starts out smooth, showing rich, earthy currant, hazelnut and nutmeg scents, with a hint of mocha and dense, chewy tannins. Still very youthful, firm and extracted. The first ...

About this Wine: Profile is the flagship red Bordeaux blend showcasing the very best fruit from each vintage. The favorite lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Fra...

Wine Spectator: Aromas of plum, berry and earth, with a grilled meat and roasted oak character on the nose and palate. Rather decadent and slightly overdone. Full-bodied, with a velvety tanni...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: This is one of the finest Opus Ones to date, offering a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a striking, intense bouquet of sweet licorice intermixed with blackberries, cassis, ...

Wine Spectator: Marvelous aromas of raspberry, coconut and mineral. Full-bodied, with superbly well-integrated yet powerful tannins. Chewy and fruity finish. Needs a lot of time to mellow...

Wine Spectator: Marvelous aromas of raspberry, coconut and mineral. Full-bodied, with superbly well-integrated yet powerful tannins. Chewy and fruity finish. Needs a lot of time to mellow...

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 Enthusiast: In its famous clear bottle, this is one of the best known prestige cuvées, and also the oldest, made first in 1876 for the Russian Tsars.This most recent vintage is a very fi...

Wine Spectator: Ripe in flavor, open in texture, with a real sense of elegance surrounding the juicy currant, mint and sweet spice flavors that echo nicely on the round finish...

Wine Spectator: Aromas of minerals, berries and wet earth jump out of the glass. Full-bodied and very chewy, with lots of fruit and a long finish. A tough young wine. Warre is flexing its mus...

Wine Spectator: This California Cab serves up lots of ripe, supple black cherry, currant and plum-laced flavors, as well as pretty touches of earth, anise and mineral. Turns smooth and supple...

Wine Spectator: Refined red. Plenty of berries and roses on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a pretty berry and leather character. Rather chewy finish. Best after 2005. 1,100 ca...

Wine Spectator: Very well done. Gorgeous aromas of raspberry, cherry and flowers. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, caressing finish...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: An impressive offering from Pic St.-Loup, this wine is concentrated, with beautifully pure flavor and excellent texture. Made with noticeable new oak, is the 1998 Cuvee Har...

About this Wine: fashioned by winemaker Kim Johnston from vineyards owned by the Longbottom family

Wine Spectator: Impressive dried cherry and berry aromas, with just a hint of spicy chocolate. Full-bodied and very rich, with loads of fruit and rich, velvety tannins. Big and powerful Brune...