United States Wine

90+ Points Critical Acclaim | JD96, D94 Points

A floral-driven aromatic leaps forward from these 30-year-old, own-rooted vines in the Yamhill-Carlton _read more

On the nose, there’s fresh pear, pineapple and ripe melon. Following you into the palate, there is juicy pear with crisp apple, white peach and bright citrus_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim

The Wine Enthusiast writes 92 Points quite light in the glass, this bottling from Jim Clendenen's home ranch hits the nose with baked cherry, vanilla....read more.

A raspberry attack leads to a layered mouth of pomegranate, red currant, blueberry, plum, anise_read more

Together, this showstopper has a lovely balance of candied cherry laced with dark chocolate aromas. Floral fruit runs from strawberry preserves to boysenberry and is accented with an assortment_read more

Layered flavors of blackberry and raspberry pie filling, accompanied by notes of cinnamon, chocolate, and nutmeg play on the palate_read more

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Notes of licorice and tarragon on the finish lead to fine-grained tannins that effortlessly round this young, yet so approachable Cabernet_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim: Critical Acclaim: 93 Points James Suckling Points

The palate is vibrant and fresh, with medium tannin and beautiful acidity. Decanting is highly recommended_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim | 'WA': '93' Points

Medium-bodied, it offers black berries and earth notions in the mouth, with a firm, fine-grained frame and long, earthy finish. 494 cases produced_read more

{'WA': '93', 'JS': '92'}

Medium to full-bodied in the mouth, the palate has a taut, grainy texture supporting the muscular black fruits, finishing long and mineral tinged_read more

{'WS': '95', 'WA': '96'}

The Wine Spectator writes 96 Points this throws off an overt and alluring mint aroma, while...

90+ Points Critical Acclaim: WS': '94', 'WA': '93', 'D': '94', 'JD': '92', 'JS': '94', 'V': '93', 'W&S': '96' Points

If someone said, ‘I love Napa, but show me what I’m missing.’ I’d say, ‘Well, try this.’” Warm and explosive in its energy, this wine carries an imprint of the benchland soils in the play of darkness and light, in the detailed tannins that make you crave another taste_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim Acclaim: JD 100, 97 RP, 96 WS, 94 JS Points

100 Points Jeb Dunnuck: One of the wines of the vintage, as well as a legendary Napa Cabernet that will compete with anything out there_read more

V 98

A burst of super-ripe red cherry fruit, spice, mint, tobacco and cedar gives the wine an extra kick of exoticism that is a signature of the year, and_read more

Critical Acclaim: 92 points CG; 91 points Int'l Wine Cellar

Very ripe, spicy flavors of dark chocolate, espresso and coffee offer noteworthy depth. Spreads out horizontally to coat the palate_read more

Critical Acclaim: JS 97 Points; CG 96 Points; JD 96 Points

Black Forest cake and black olives with hints of camphor, pencil shavings and fragrant earth. Full-bodied, rich, ripe and concentrated, it has a solid structure of grainy tannins and a lively line of freshness, finishing long and perfumed_read more

{'WS': '93', 'WA': '93', 'JS': '96'}

To get this sort of pedigree for less than $100 is a rarity in Napa these days, making it a notable value.James Suckling 96 points An open and beautiful wine with green-olive and currant aromas and flavors_read more

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Gravelly Meadow is our lowest yielding vineyard. The wines are described as "earthy, cedary, jammy and ripe blackberry with a spicy expansive finish."_read more

A very pleasing effort, the smooth and softly textured Glen Ellen Merlot is as good as it gets for..

Enjoy with wild mushroom risotto or slow-cooked beef stew_read more

{'WA': '96', 'JD': '99', 'JS': '98', 'V': '96'}

The 2019 Insignia is a bold explosive wine. Sumptuous dark fruit mocha leather sweet spice and tobacco are all amplified_read more

Mevushal. The Chardonnay grapes for this wine were grown in the fog-cooled Napa Valley in order...

The vibrancy of fresh citrus on the palate is outstanding with chilled seafood like dungeness crab and razor clams. Still, there is enough texture and savory characteristics to pair with classic chicken marsala_read more

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The Language of Yes (a distinctly odd name) is Randall’s next chapter. A continued exploration of the central California Coast through small-batch vinous experiments, light touches and a deep love of the land_read more

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Rose of Grenache. On the Fresh berries, Chalky, Wet Pavement. Ripe currants, strawberries...

{'WE': '91', 'JS': '92'}

A pretty chardonnay with cooked-apple and pineapple character. Some vanilla and cream, too. It’s full-bodied and layered with lots of fruit and attractive, toasted-oak and yogurt undertones. Typical and luscious_read more

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With Bordeaux as his model, the Yakia Valley's Chris Camarda has been making rich but balanced Cabernet for 30 years. The Black Label, his top cuvee, is made from his Champoux vineyards_read more

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Forest Glen Winery produces full-flavoured, smooth red wines that are aged in small American oak barrels_read more

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On the palate, the Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon is a very beautiful and balanced wine with a soft balance of cherry and berry aromas, complemented_read more

The aromatics are delightfully different than the traditional green notes of Sauvignon Blanc- ranging from orange blossom, white peach and lime, subtle herbal nuances of tarragon and lemongrass with a graceful palate and tart acidity_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim | 'JD': '91' Points

The structure is full up front and has a modest finish with lift and fine tannins_read more

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The wine is fermented with 60% whole-cluster for 10 days, then pressed with the wooden basket press. The wine is bottled after 10 month of aging in barrel and without filtration. Think blood orange, peppercorn, and fresh strawberry | 144 cases produced_read more

Violet, camphor, white pepper and cedar" - Jolie-Laide 100% Syrah, grapes were planted on two vineyards (Halcon and Hawkes Butte) both at high elevation. Grapes are left on stems, crushed by foot and fermented with very light punch downs. The juice is then placed into neutral oak for 10 months. 12-25ppm added SO2 depending on vintage and cuvée_read more

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Foot crushed and fermented whole cluster and aged in neutral barrique. Dusty red strawberry and cherry complimented by notes of orange zest and spice flow into soft tannin with fresh juicy acid_read more

Compared to the previous harvest of 2020 overall, 2021 was cooler-- and after quietly...