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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.
- Allen Meadows - Burghound
- Connoisseurs Guide
- Gambero Rosso
- James Halliday
- James Suckling
- Malt Advocate
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- International Wine Cellar
- Wine & Spirits
- Wine Enthusiast
- Wine Spectator
- The Wine News
- Malt Advocate
Reviewers
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Reviews
2010 Fromm Winery "La Strada" Pinot Noir Marlborough New Zealand
Review Date: 4-23-2013
Dark cherry and spice are present in spades on the nose, with plenty of effusive fruit. I love this wine's purity but there is plenty of acid and structure to knit this wine together for the long haul. I'm buying some for the cellar now!
Top Value!
Price: $21.99
1979 Glenfarclas K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Review Date: 12-26-2012
This whiskey really impressed me. From the nose to the first moments on the palate it's all about finesse. While not completely obscured, the sherry notes are definitely not overpowering - there's round, rich, supple texture and plenty of dried fruit. What struck me the most, however, was the marriage of ethereal flavors (smoke?, vanilla, dried fruit, slight medicinal note?) and incredible mouth-feel. This is a really special whiskey.
Price: $299.99
2002 Bruno Michel "Cuvee Millésime" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 9-29-2011
What a killer champagne at a fair price! It's super dry and minerally- the perfect aperitif champagne. My notes when I tasted it read: "A fantastic nose of yeast and herbs married toa focused and minerally palate impression." At $50, this might be one of the best deals in the store.
Price: $59.99
2008 Make Work Wines "The Plan" Sonoma County Bordeaux Blend
Review Date: 8-29-2011
This is a very drinkable bordeaux blend from the folks who do the Hobo Wines. For spending time in 100% new oak, the wine isn't overdone; it's supple and right, being among the most drinkable young bordeaux blends in the store. I'm putting some away for cooler weather.
Price: $29.99
2003 d'Angludet, Margaux
Review Date: 4-30-2011
In 2003 I was backpacking across Europe and saw firsthand the devastating effect the drastic heat had on the population of Europe as well as the land. The 2003 d'Angludet Margaux however, seems to have captured all the heat and intesity of the summer and transformed it into an elegant and beautiful example of a first-rate Bordeaux. There is plenty of dark fruit with nice balance and finish.
Price: $44.99
