2016

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot and was bottled in August 2018. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts out of the glass with exotic spice notes of star anise,... Read More

Grape Varieties: Primarily Chardonnay.
Style: Sparkling Champagne, Extra Brut (meaning very dry with low sugar dosage).
Color: Straw yellow with golden reflections.
Nose: Hints of stone, chalk, and fresh red berries. Some reviewers... Read More

TESTIMONIALS: Slightly sweet red cherry, with a touch of vanilla and candied black tea leaves, very floral and delicate, perfume of dried red apple peel, notes of ground black pepper in the background. Well-managed weight in the... Read More

TESTIMONIALS: It is not common to find a varietal Graciano in Rioja from two different subregions, but that is the base of Cenicero, complemented with 8% of Rioja Oriental. The combination The combination works very well, with... Read More

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Quella slips seductively out of the glass with notes of warm black plums, blueberry preserves, licorice and crème de cassis with suggestions of wild sage, pencil lead, camphor and Marmite... Read More

The 2016 St. Eden has a deep garnet-purple color and gives up vivacious notes of crushed blackberries, warm plums and cassis plus hints of dried leaves, forest floor, tapenade and truffles with a touch of unsmoked cigars. Medium... Read More

Each year, this vineyard begins in its own rhythm and ends on a similar note; 2016 is no exception. Early in the ripening, the balance of flavor and quality of tannin were impressive. In September, we received much-needed fog... Read More

This comes from selected parcels that are not seen as part of the main Angélus vineyards. The wine is rich and stylish, with layers of black fruits and generous tannins. Freshness in the midst of all this richness gives... Read More

Sporting a deep garnet-purple color, the 2016 Angélus erupts from the glass with powerful notes of blackberry pie, ripe black cherries and juicy black plums with an undercurrent of star anise, rose petals, chocolate mint,... Read More

Blend: 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

Drink: 2024-2064

Pale lemon colored, the 2016 Doisy Daëne is a little closed, opening out to reveal lime blossoms, Mandarin peel, candied lemon peel and peach blossoms scents with hints of spice cake and crème brûlée.... Read More

A youthful deep purple color shines in the glass. Black cherry and plum aromas are augmented by hints of cedar, wild herbs, and cocoa powder. The palate is ripe and chewy, with grainy, slightly gritty tannins supporting the medium-bodied... Read More

The 2016 Fleur Cardinale is medium to deep garnet-purple colored and bursts from the glass with crushed blackberries, mulberries and chocolate-covered cherries with hints of spice cake, dried herbs and fragrant soil. The palate... Read More

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Lagrange sashays out of the glass with notions of candied violets, cassis, underbrush and warm black plums with waves of Black Forest cake, cedar chest and yeast extract scents. Medium to full-bodied,... Read More

Vivid and racy cassis, blueberry puree and damson plum coulis flavors show serious cut and drive, while mouthwatering bramble and sweet tobacco notes fill in.

The Petit Lion shares the philosophy of its two elder siblings; it is vinified and aged in order to preserve its fresh, ripe fruit flavours throughout its life. However, it is designed as a second wine, and is therefore made to... Read More

Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a wine that harmonizes radiance, power, and depth. This stunning expression of Pessac-Léognan terroir has a hefty amount of Cabernet Franc, which is unusual for the Left Bank. The... Read More

The 2016 vintage of Château Moulin de Canhaut is dark in color and offers floral aromas, as well as dark berries, licorice, chocolate and sweet cherries. Round, fleshly, forward and fresh, the voluptuous mouth mixes freshness... Read More

Grape Varietals: 60% Obaideh (aka Chardonnay!) & 40% Merwah (aka Semillon!)

The 2016 harvest showed without doubt that global warming is causing higher annual temperatures and at the same time, successive years of low rainfall... Read More

Another sleeper from Saint-Estèphe, the 2016 Phélan Ségur is super impressive. An enticing bouquet laced with crushed rocks, graphite, iron, smoke, lavender, mint and inky blue/purplish fruit makes a strong... Read More

A voluptuous wine, this is rich and fruity yet properly balanced by a magnificent structure. Pure, crisp and packed with a black currant flavor, this will be a remarkable wine as it develops. Still young, it needs many years to... Read More

Blend: 89% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Clos Fourtet is a little closed to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal notions of warm black cherries, crème de cassis, blackberry compote and dark chocolate with hints of garrigue, bay... Read More

The Amarone by Corte Sant’Alda is a wine that exudes elegance and intensity. It boasts a complex bouquet with notes of jammy berries, coffee, and chocolate. Soft tannins and a pleasant flavor contribute to its smooth, balanced... Read More

Characteristics of the vintage

After a cold winter, spring arrived early. It was followed by a cool and rainy May, a hot June and quite changeable weather in July and August. This has resulted in an early ripening. The autumnal... Read More

The grape clusters are subjected to a natural drying process on mats, until January-February of the following year. They are then pressed, and the must is transferred to small, 100 liter oak casks containing the “mother”,... Read More

Perfumed berry, pine-forest, rose and menthol aromas mingle together on this fragrant, stunning red. It's classically crafted, full bodied and loaded with finesse, delivering juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry, mint and star... Read More

The last time we saw this wine was in 2014, and I remember that vintage as magical. The Giuseppe Mascarello 2016 Barolo Monprivato Riserva Cà d'Morissio is the estate's benchmark wine. Thanks to this epic growing... Read More

There will be no Amarone in 2016; instead, we’re treated to a new vintage of Rosso del Bepi. This is dark and brooding in the glass, youthfully coy, with a bouquet of dried roses and violets. Complicating whiffs of incense... Read More

There will be no Amarone in 2016; instead, we’re treated to a new vintage of Rosso del Bepi. This is dark and brooding in the glass, youthfully coy, with a bouquet of dried roses and violets. Complicating whiffs of incense... Read More

Gravner Ribolla Gialla Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2016 is an iconic orange wine crafted by Josko Gravner, a pioneer of natural winemaking and one of the foremost champions of traditional and ancient methods in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.... Read More

A step up in price, the 2016 Barrack Family Estate Ten-Goal is based on 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance 5% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot, all brought up in new French oak. Blackcurrants,... Read More

The gravel beds at Blueline provide the essential drainage needed for Cab Franc and lend a pronounced minerality that energizes a dark and brooding wine. But the siren’s call of this dark beauty is its exotic fragrances... Read More

Champagne from a dense, deep, and distinguished vintage; clearly a vintage for aging. However, Emmanuel is already playing the game by offering vintages that have aged for almost 8 to 9 years. Complex aromatic structure. Pure,... Read More

Beautiful transparency here with fresh flowers, green tobacco, pine needles, crushed stones and sandalwood. Dark fruits in the center. Full-bodied with a wonderful balance of fruit and fine tannins as well as mineral, fresh bark... Read More