Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: At close to 50 years, the vines that inform Chauvenet's 2008 Nuits-St.-Georges Les Chaignots are the oldest sources for any of his crus. Smoky black tea, star anise, black pep...

Wine Spectator: This solid red has a nice fleshy edge to its red and black currant fruit, laced with hints of coffee, maduro tobacco and iron. The finish firms up as the toast takes over. Dri...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Tart blackberry and black raspberry are prominent in Brittan's 2010 Pinot Noir Basalt Block along with notes of cardamom and fruit pit piquancy, not to mention mineral dimensi...

Wine Spectator: Delicate, mature aromas and flavors of dried cherry, currant, plum and berry make for a sumptuous and supple red. The long finish is filled with clove and ginger, with hints o...

Devon Magee: Lovely, expressive nose of fresh strawberry, red cherry, and cola. Muscular on the palate with an integrated, tannic grip behind these primary fruit flavors. Subtle spice and ...

Burghound: As one would expect, this is notably more elegant but only a bit more complex with a relativley high-toned red pinot and cranberry fruit nose that introduces rich and full fla...

Wine Enthusiast: From Tuscany's celebrated Frescobaldi wine family, Brunello Castelgiocondo opens with dark, inky concentration and bold aromas of pressed rose, black cherry, exotic spice, lea...

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...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Moderately saturated medium red. Ripe red berries and mocha on the lively nose and palate. Fat, supple and sweet, with enough sex appeal to give pleasure right now. Plump i...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: ($48; 75% grenache and 25% syrah) Bright purple. Deep, pungent aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and licorice, with smoky herbal and floral notes adding complexity. Weighty, p...

About this Wine: "The 2002 vintage in Napa Valley was blessedly even and consistent. Flowering occurred normally in mid-May, and mild temperatures prevailed throughout the growing season, with...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Puech-Haut's 2009 Coteaux du Languedoc Saint-Drezery Quercus - named for a prominent oak tree at this spot in their vineyards, not for oak employed in elevage - represents the...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale greenish-straw color. Complex but reticent nose hints at lemon oil and flowers. Dense and fruity, offering a sweeter impression than the foregoing samples. A somewhat ...

Wine Enthusiast: Another great release from Sequana of this single-vineyard bottling, which hails from the golden slopes of the cool, southwestern part of the Russian River Valley. It's rich i...

About this Wine: "The 2002 growing season can only be described as being the exact opposite of the 2001 season, with cool and overcast, although very dry conditions, prevailing throughout the ...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Good bright dark red. Tangy candied fruits, cocoa powder, flowers and licorice on the lively nose. Juicy, sharply delineated and vibrant, with lovely but youthfully subdued ...

About this Wine: "The majestic Comtesse de Lalande (second Grand Cru Classé at Pauillac) brought into the world a wonderful wine called « La Réserve ». Particularly fine and elegant, this is o...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 1995 Merlot Bancroft Ranch exhibits an opaque ruby/purple color, followed by a stunning nose of chocolate, minerals, black cherries, and toast. A serious, mountain-styled ...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Good deep red. Musky aroma of raspberry, blueberry, smoke, crushed rock and game. At once sweet and taut, with an impression of lift and energy rare for the vintage. Really...

Wine Spectator: Intense and concentrated, boasting powerful black cherry, plum, herbal and perfumed floral notes. A big mouthful of tannins gives the wine plenty of traction, with citrus peel...