Quilceda Creek CVR 2017, Columbia Valley
95 points Jeb Dunnuck: “The 2017 Columbia Valley CVR is smoking stuff. Based on 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc sourced from the Champoux, Galitzine, Palengat, and Wallula Vineyards, it has loads of cassis, toasted spice, graphite, …
Quilt Cabernet 2020, Napa Valley
Winery notes: A seamless blend of crème de cassis, hazelnut, cocoa, blackberry preserves, charred meat, and blackberry pie along with hints of dark licorice, stewed rhubarb, strawberry, spice and vanillin. Rich and satisfying flavors of dark chocolate, yogurt, molasses, brown …
Quinta do Vale Meao Meandro 2017, Douro
92 points Wine Advocate: The 2017 Meandro do Vale Meão is a blend of 33% Touriga Franca, 45% Touriga Nacional, 15% Tinta Roriz, with Tinta Barroca and Alicante Bouschet for the rest, all aged for 14 months in used French …
Quintessa Red Wine 2018, Napa Valley
99 points James Suckling: This is beautifully polished with firm, dusty tannins to the blue fruit, as well as chocolate and cedar character. Some much earthier character, too, from mushrooms to bark. Forest flowers. Perfumed. It’s full-bodied with round tannins …
Ramey Chardonnay 2019, Russian River Valley
95 points Wine Enthusiast: This crisp, complex wine delivers elegant layers of tangerine and lemon. It builds focus and texture on the palate as it opens, with subtle hints of oak spice and crushed rock contributing to the delicious profile. …
Regis Minet Pouilly Fume Vieilles Vignes 2020
Winery notes: A perfect balance between classic Sauvignon Blanc fruit and a gorgeous minerality that brings the terroir straight to your glass. The luscious feel over your tongue is contrasted by a lively, flinty acidity on the finish.
Riboli Family Cabernet 2013, Napa Valley
Deep purple color. Fruity, roasted aromas and flavors of berry tart, toffee, sandalwood, and pickling spice and dried meat with a satiny, bright, dry-yet-fruity body and a smooth, refreshing, long spiced nuts, blood orange, and pepper finish with chewy, dusty …
Roederer Estate Brut Rose, Anderson Valley, NV
94 points Decanter: This wine exudes class. It displays a wonderful pale pink colour with apricot and copper hue as well as tiny persistent bubbles. Aromas are delicate and refined including a combination of fresh berry fruits, toast, wild flowers …
Rombauer Chardonnay 2022, Carneros
Winery notes: Ripe peach, citrus fruits, spice, and pie crust aromas all mingle and lift from the glass. The citrus, supported by notes of apricot, continues on the palate which is concentrated with a rich, creamy middle palate, and strong …
Rombauer Zinfandel 2020, California
Winery notes: The wine bursts with bright fruit aromas of cherry and red plum, with notes of vanilla, holiday spices, and lavender all jumping out on the nose. Plum flavors continue to the palate, joined by layers of raspberry jam, …
San Carlo Rosso di Montalcino 2016
Dusty earth on the nose to accent dark red fruits and a smidge of cocoa powder. Nice grip for sure, with cherry, cranberry, pom fruit alongside just a touch of dry earth, a touch of vanilla, and yes again a …
San Felice Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino 2017
92 points Wine Advocate: The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows volume and girth with dark fruit aromas of black cherry and plum. The warmth of the vintage is reflected in the softness of the fruit and the supple texture delivered …
San Felice Chianti Classico 2020, Italy
92 points Wine Spectator: This supple red shows a core of cherry and plum fruit allied to olive, juniper and tobacco notes. Delivers well-integrated tannins and acidic structure, lingering nicely on the finish. Sangiovese, Colorino and Pugnitello. Drink now 92 …
San Michele Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012
90 points Wine Spectator: This offers a pleasing mix of savory and sweet in a balanced, medium-bodied frame. Light tannins firm plumped cherry and date notes while hints of dried sage, spice and smoke linger on the fresh finish. Drink …
San Simeon Chardonnay 2019, Monterey
San Simeon Chardonnay is a rich, mouth-filling wine with ripe tropical fruit flavors with complements of citrus and pear. The nose reveals bright fruit and oak toast with hints of vanilla and spice. Mineral notes express the rocky terroir of …
San Simeon Estate Reserve Cabernet 2018, Paso Robles
90 points Wine Enthusiast: Baked cherry and red currant aromas meet with light caramel and crumpled carnation on the nose of this bottling. It’s medium bodied in feel, where a tense, chalky structure delivers bright flavors of strawberry and red …
San Simeon Estate Reserve Petite Sirah 2019, Paso Robles
92 points Wine Enthusiast: Cassis, cola cream and black cherry sauce aromas make for a rich entry to the nose of this bot- tling. There is ample firmness on the palate, where a grippy frame upholds flavors of violet, cassis, …
San Simeon Stormwatch 2015, Paso Robles
Complex aromas and flavors of dried plum, ripe raspberry, strawberry confit, black licorice, spearmint, and new leather with a velvety, vibrant, fruity medium-full body and a smooth, delightful, medium-length finish with notes of chocolate genache with well-integrated, firm tannins …
Sanford Pinot Noir 2016, Sta. Rita Hills
93 points Wine Enthusiast: Aromas of dried cranberry, hibiscus, rooibos tea, mace and grated ginger combine on the nose of this appellation blend. Intense flavors of elderflower and violet make for an elegantly vibrant palate, which is framed by intense …
Sans Liege Cotes-du-Coast 2018, Central Coast
91 points Wine Enthusiast: This blend of 33% Viognier, 26% Roussanne, 22% Grenache Blanc, 11% Marsanne and 8% Clairette is an excellent display of everyday white Rhône potential along the Central Coast. Aromas of peach, buttered toast, pineapple and …
Sans Liege The Offering 2015, Santa Barbara
Winemaker Notes: “The study is dense with the scents of kirsch, oolong tea and cinnamon bark. Beside you sits a plate of fennel and anise spiced sausage along with the crumbs of your biscuit that was smeared with strawberry preserves. …
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad Cava, Spain, NV
“Like a rich Chardonnay with bubbles. Great toasty aromas, smooth texture and fruity, spicy flavors that linger on the finish. Drink now.” 87 Points Wine Spectator
Segura Viudas Brut Sparkling Wine, Spain
Grassy lemon-lime aromas are alert and bright. A fresh, fruity palate is home to mild apple, pear and lees flavors. On the finish, this Cava is lasting, steady and ordinary in a welcome, textbook way.87 Points Wine Enthusiast