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Winemaker Notes Upon pouring, the deep-ruby hued 2018 vintage gradually unfolds fragrant aromatics of cassis, violets and complex wood spices, with graphite, thyme and clove also emerging from the glass. Layers of concentrated flavours are revealed across a medium to full bodied frame, with ripe fruit and hints of black olive and cigar, all wrapped by fine-grained tannins and supportive oak, enhancing texture and richness from start to finish. This vintage will benefit and gain additional complexity from careful cellaring over the next 15+ years. Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 2% Malbec Critical Acclaim WE95 Wine Enthusiast Villa Maria's top red, a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blend, is named for the Maori word for gravel, referring to its famed Gimblett Gravels soils. This is a wine made for the long haul although even now, with ample time open in bottle or decanter, reveals finesse and character. The fruit is dark and fleshy with a spine of leafy green herbs, violet, tomato stem and baking spice. The palate is satiny yet toned and elegant, with linear, taut tannins, and currently quite a lot of oak influence. A worthy addition to any red-lover's cellar. Drink 2025–2045.Cellar Selection RP94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2018 Ngakirikiri is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 2% Malbec, all aged in 60% new French oak for 20 months. Despite the barrel regime, the concentrated fruit easily comes through, offering up pristine aromas of cassis and plum, later accented on the finish by hints of dark chocolate and vanilla bean. Richly concentrated and velvety in texture, with a long, plush finish, this medium to full-bodied wine should drink well for over a decade.

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98 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate  There is no other wine in the world like it, and there is no other luxury wine that can possibly justify its price as much as Yquem. The remarkable amount of painstaking labor necessary to produce the nectar known as Yquem is almost impossible to comprehend. This is a fascinating effort. With greater evidence of botrytis than the colossal 1983, but less power and alcohol, the 1986 Yquem tastes reminiscent of the 1975, only more precocious, as well as more concentrated. Several highly respected Bordeaux negociants who are Yquem enthusiasts claim the 1986 Yquem is the greatest wine produced at the property since the legendary 1937. Its enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sauteed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots is breathtaking. Compellingly concentrated, the breadth as well as depth of flavor seemingly know no limits. This full-bodied, powerful, yet impeccably balanced Yquem should provide memorable drinking for 40-55 more years. Like the 1983, this is another winemaking tour de force. (RP)  (1/1998) 96 points Vinous  Tasted several times, the 1986 Yquem is a sublime expression of the vintage. It was the opposite of the previous year as it saw widespread botrytis after 40mm of rain in late October followed by a sunny November. It comes armed with an effervescent bouquet with pure honey, almond, quince and saffron, that patisserie scent observed in previous bottles less present. The palate is very well balanced with perhaps even sharper acidic "bite" than the '1983, fanning out wonderfully towards its crystalline finish that has a citric edge. A point. Tasted at a private dinner in London. (NM)  (2/2022)

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98-99 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com "The tannins and phenolic tension are very impressive to this. Dried-lemon undertones and burning botrytis. Full-to medium-bodied, linear and racy. Beautiful fruit and intensity. Such clarity. Extreme but wonderful style." 97-99 Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "There was no frost at d’Yquem in 2017, and botrytis was very regular and even this vintage. The nose opens with very pure notes of freshly sliced oranges, yuzu and lemon barley water with hints of white pepper, fresh ginger and lime cordial. The incredibly rich, unctuous sweetness (148 grams per liter of residual sugar) is beautifully marbled with bright, vivacious citrus fruit and spice flavors, while lifted by well-knit freshness, and it finishes with epic length and great depth." 95 Wine Spectator "White peach and lemon peel notes mingle out front in this slightly exotic and very seductive white. A flash of shortbread caresses the finish, allowing white ginger and yellow apple notes to glide in for added range and length. Everything ripples, with finely beaded acidity. Beautiful and distinctive. Drink now through 2028. — JM"

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Medium golden color. Nose: ripe white peach, apricot & sage. Mouth: peach, lemon zest w/ medium+ acid & just a hint of tannins. A long citrus finish. ABV 14%. Appellation: Napa-60% & Sonoma-40%. Varietals; SB Musque-50%, SB-30% & Semillon-20%. Whole cluster press. Vessels: French & Acacia oak, concrete eggs & SS. The 2018 & 2020 vintages were also excellent.  -Jet B

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Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points: “The 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is pure and ripe with raspberry liqueur, fresh violets, and elegant wood spice. The palate has a weightless feel, with an elegant structure and fully ripe tannins, fresh red fruit, and a floral lift. Drink it over the next 6-8 years.” Michael Brown: Sparked by my love for old-school workmanship, CHEV pays tribute to the bygone days when artisans hand-wrought their wares to expert precision. Just like we do in our family shop, curating and refining the best grapes from the Russian River Valley to regions beyond. At CHEV, our pursuit is simple: to craft the finest wines that invite you to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures.” Winery  Notes: “On the nose, Boysenberry and cherry with light pastry cobbler and gentle aromas of savory spice, aged black tea, and vanilla bean..On the palate, Black cherry and juicy red plum intertwined with fresh earth and faint tobacco leaf. A seductive broad texture with vibrant acidity and a silky soft mouthfeel, followed by a suede finish with an earthy characteristic and a balancing high tone. Well-rounded with subtle, finely integrated tannins.”

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Revana, Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2017 The 'Terroir Series’ is beautifully textured and an authentically powerful Napa Cabernet from 3 distinctly different single- vineyard terroirs within the AVAs of St. Helena, Calistoga and the Oak Knoll District, each meticulously farmed by Jim Barbour. The winemaker is Thomas Rivers Brown. On the nose: Purple flowers, lilac, raspberry, mocha dust, currant. On the palate: Dark chocolate, graphite, coffee, dried cranberry, marion berry.

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Wine maker’s notes The harvest begins in the middle of August. The grapes are brought to the winery, having been carefully placed in crates and baskets, never completely filled so as to avoid any damage that might occur in transportation. Only 25% of the grape juice is extracted. It is then placed in stainless steel tanks where with a cold process it is separated from the lees. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel vats at 18oC. The result is the most distinctive, dry white wine, characterized by a bright yellow-white colour. On the nose delicate aromas of fruit – pear, lemon and pineapple – are present. On the palate, the wine is smooth, rich, fruity and full-bodied. It has a balanced acidity and a long aftertaste. It is best served chilled at 8-10oC.  An ideal accompaniment to seafood, white meat and light cheese.

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Two hour decant. Deep dark magenta color. Black cherry, pencil lead, sage, wild strawberry, and subtle spearmint and vanilla toffee on the nose. Smooth, tongue drying, medium bodied palate, with soft acidity. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish. Terrific QPR here. Drinks above its price point and there is room to improve in the coming year. Certainly built to drink early.

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Description Decanter Magazine: A muscular wine from an all-female winemaking team. Powerful, structured with strong tannins reinforced by the limestone terroir. Freshness on the finish. Drink 2018-2030 Wine spectator 92 pts This sports very flashy raspberry ganache, pastis-soaked plum and steeped currant fruit, but stays vibrant, thanks to a backdrop of mouthwatering wood spice and a racy graphite spine that really holds the finish tightly. Very solid grip. Best from 2015 through 2025. 2,916 cases made James Sukling 91 pts Attractive pure dark fruit in the nose. Plums, vanilla and wild strawberries. Beautiful bright fruit on the palate. Refined and elegant on the palate with finely knit tannins and good length. Very enjoyable already now, but tannins would benefit from a few more years of aging to soften.

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Winemaker Notes The 2018 Tenuta San Guido Le Difese Toscana is distinguished by a good structure and is extremely supple, making it very pleasant and easy to drink. Blend: 70 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 % Sangiovese Critical Acclaim James Suckling A medium-bodied red with plum and cherry character. Walnut and bark undertones. It’s creamy and savory at the finish. Drink now. Wine Enthusiast Aromas of star anise, dark-skinned berry, wild herb and toasted oak form the nose. A blend of 70% Cabernet and 30% Sangiovese, the wine’s bright, linear palate offers red currant, prune and a hint of licorice before a coffee-bean finish. Racy acidity and taut close-grained tannins provide the framework and tension.

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Deep ruby color with a purple hue. Notes of black fruit, bay leaf and sage mingle with iodine and oyster shell characteristics, creating an extremely complex and pleasant bouquet. Wonderful now, but can age for another two decades.

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Notes from the Winemaker The hand-made prestige cuvée of Maison Collet is a sparkling interpretation of Haute Couture. A rare assemblage of 11 Premier and Grand Crus selected in 2012. 60% Chardonnay from Grands Crus villages like Avize, Chouilly and Cramant contributes to the freshness, the tonicity and the elegance of the Esprit Couture. Vinification and ageing of the Chardonnay in champenois oak barrels allowed their aromas of brioche to develop fully. 40% Pinot Noir brings structure, softness and tenderness to the wine through iconic Grands Crus such as Aÿ, Mailly- Champagne or Verzy. Reviews and Accolades 94 Points/Wine Enthusiast This is the prestige cuvée from this co-op producer. Coming in a attractive, Art Deco-style bottle, the wine plays its elegant part. A strong toast flavor doesn't detract from the ripe green-fruit tone and bright acidity, while the palate feels rich and smooth. Drink now.

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