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Wine Scores
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2005 Leeuwin Estate "Siblings" Shiraz Margaret River
Review Date: 5-27-2013
I think Leeuwin is one of Australia's most compelling producers. Though best know for their world-class chardonnay, they equally make great Shiraz. The Siblings has a little bit of bottle age which has only smooth the texture of this wine and allow the flavors of boysenberry, blackberry and spice to integrate. This has a wonderful mouthfeel and finish. Margaret River doesn't usually produce quite the hedonistic expressions that Barossa and McLaren Vale usually do, so don't shy away if you are not a fan of the Aussie style. This is just pure syrah through and through.
Price: $13.99
2012 Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini
Review Date: 5-27-2013
You would be hard pressed to find a better white wine coming in from Greece. For that matter, this is world class wine that transcends borders in its depth of flavor but still maintains an incredible sense of place. This is rich almost visceral with lemon curd, white flower notes and nectarine flavors. Just try it already!
Price: $20.99
2008 Three Rings Shiraz Barossa Valley South Australia
Review Date: 5-27-2013
When I taste this wine, Barossa erupts from the glass. Full of unctuous rich blackberry jam and sweet plush fruit, this is no shrinking violet of a wine. It has surprising balance though for this level of ripeness, which makes it all the more pleasing. I think some herb marinated lamb chops fresh off the grill and a glass of Shiraz are calling my name.
Price: $12.99
2010 Domaine Marchand-Freres Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru "Clos des Ormes"
Review Date: 4-10-2013
This is young but has so much potential. Loads of ripe cherry, mineral, spice and complex character. It is rich and unctuous on the palate. A real pleaser but wants to be cellared for a few years.
Price: $49.95
2002 Louis Lequin Santenay 1er Cru "Le Passe-Temps"
Review Date: 4-10-2013
This 2002 has reached its secondary stage of development, showing characteristics of leather, cigar box and smoky meats. It has lovely ripe cherry and strawberry compote flavors on the palate. The wine finishes long with tertiary notes of damp forest floor and loam. It's rare to get such a pristine example of a bottle aged wine from the winery at such a great price.
Price: $39.99
2009 Domaine Edmond Cornu Ladoix "Les Carrières"
Review Date: 4-10-2013
Cornu is definitely known as a more rustic producer but in a vintage like 2009, there is a supple sexiness that matches beautifully with the mineral and loamy richness in this wine. This parcel is very close to Corton and it drinks like baby Corton. Masculine power on the palate but a lot of sweet fruit there to balance. This is pretty awesome stuff.
Price: $39.99
2011 Domaine Desertaux-Ferrand Bourgogne Rouge
Review Date: 4-10-2013
What a terrific value! Loads of earth and spice aromas. There is plenty of red raspberry fruit to keep it fun and inviting. Classic Bourgogne Rouge.
Price: $12.99
2009 Louis Lequin Bourgogne Rouge
Review Date: 4-10-2013
Pretty big wine for a Bourgogne Rouge. This has loads of red fruit flavors including cherry and raspberry. There are also great aromas of cinnamon, nutmet and clove, especially on the finish. Terrific for the price and built to last a few years.
Price: $19.99
2012 Hermanos Torrontés Cafayate Valley Salta
Review Date: 3-27-2013
Salta is the premier growing region for Torrontes, producing more vibrant wines than its neighbors, Mendoza and La Rioja. The Hermanos crackles with minerality and fruit. Apple blossom, pear and mandarin orange aromas leap out of the glass. Think of Condrieu/Viognier without the cloying overt aromatics that can be taxing on the nose. This is one of the few Torrontes that I want to go back for multiple glasses of. Great as an aperitif but even better with Indian food!
Price: $13.99
2010 Calcu Cabernet Franc Colchagua Valley
Review Date: 3-27-2013
Who would have thought you would get such a clean concise version of Cabernet Franc from Chile. Great cherry and tapenade flavors with a hint of herb. Colchagua may be the Loire Valley of South America.
Price: $11.99
2010 Zolo "Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
Review Date: 2-6-2013
In a region where Malbec is king, Cabernet almost always comes off as an afterthought. Not for lack of trying, Argentina has planted more cabernet in the last few years than any other grape. It always feels like something just hasn't connected though. Finally, we now have the Zolo Reserve which puts the varietal front and center with beautifully clean and balanced fruit. It is rich with currant flavors and blackberry notes. Not flush with oak but merely an accent point and the wine is never over the top. The Zolo proves that Argentine Cabernet is no longer cousin Oliver but a full fledged member of the family (apologies for the obscure Brady Bunch reference).
Price: $17.99
2005 Bodegas Muga "Prado Enea" Gran Reserva Rioja
Review Date: 2-6-2013
The Prado Enea is the most traditional bottling Muga produces and it is always my favorite. The 2005 is no slouch with a sleek mouthfeel, dark current flavors, toasted sage aromas and a hint of burnished leather. This is a touch more extroverted than the 2004 and that is fine by me. Approachable now or cellar worthy for many years to come.
Price: $49.99
2010 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
Review Date: 12-4-2012
This is was an excellent surprise. Very balanced cabernet with currant and blackberry flavors. It is supple and well rounded. A great option for fans of domestic cabernet who don't want to pay twice the price for something at this quality level.
Price: $16.99
2010 Luke Lambert Syrah Yarra Valley
Review Date: 12-4-2012
A refined styled Aussie syrah. More like northern Rhone with loads of spice and mineral. A little atypical of what we think of with Australian Shiraz but that makes is that much more amazing.
Price: $64.99
2011 Andrew Thomas "Braemore" Sémillon Hunter Valley
Review Date: 12-4-2012
One of the top producers of Semillon in the Hunter Valley. Steely and nervy, with lots of citrus and mineral notes. One of my favorite white wines right now.
Price: $39.99
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