95+ Point Wines

Fortunate Son is a distinguished winery known for crafting exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of their region. The Diplomat Red is a masterful blend that showcases the winery's commitment to quality and tradition. This wine is composed of a harmonious blend of grape varietals, each contributing to its...

Napanook is made solely from grapes grown at the historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville, Napa Valley. The wine is blended from blocks in the vineyard that were carefully selected for their lively fruit, soft tannins and early maturing characteristics. The 2023 vintage is silken, vibrant, earthy and layered, with notes...

Each year at harvest, Occidental Station is our first vineyard to be picked. Since the fruit always goes into our fermenters first, it does not enjoy the benefit of large populations of yeast already circulating in the winery. Therefore, it is often the slowest to start and may take over...

Beautiful dark cherry color. Intense and captivating on the nose with generous fruity richness (strawberry jam, raspberries, and red berries) over a background of Mediterranean undergrowth (rosemary, lavender) and dried fruits (prunes, dates). Warm, with a deliciously velvety body and very fine tannins that extend on the palate with spicy...

Chateau d'Armailhac is a distinguished wine from the esteemed Baron Philippe de Rothschild, a name synonymous with excellence in Bordeaux winemaking. This wine hails from the Pauillac appellation, a region renowned for its powerful and structured wines. The growing season of Chateau d'Armailhac is crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented...

Chateau Saint-Pierre is a renowned winery located in the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. Known for its elegant and structured wines, the growing season is crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, which imparts a...

Domaine Ferrand is a respected winery located in the renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley of France. This wine is a classic representation of the region, typically crafted from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, which are the hallmark varietals of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wine is known for...

86% Marsanne | 14% Roussanne78 cases produced
Winery notes: 
2022 delivered a near-perfect harvest. Sourced from a 0.18-acre block of meter x meter vines on a southwest-facing slope. Single-stake echalas training with high-density layout and tall canopies protect clusters from Red Mountain heat and wind.
Fully destemmed, 8 days on...

In 2022, the estate will only be producing a small quantity of the single-vineyard Riservas, with the majority of fruit going into the 2022 Barbaresco. It pours a jeweled ruby red color and reveals a seductive yet very pure nose of cherry cordial, crushed roses, sweet herbs, and peppery spice....

The HdV Chardonnay is our flagship wine, showcasing the legendary terroir of Hyde Vineyard. Two selections of mature Hyde Chardonnay vines build its frame: the small clusters of Wente bring out notes of citrus blossoms, yellow apple, and a touch of gunpowder while enhancing the complex mineral and savory characters....

We arrived on Spring Mountain in 1975 and began planting our vineyard in 1981, though vines were first planted here at the end of the 19th century. The oldest vines are now from 1985 and our youngest were planted in 1997. Our ten-acre vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,...

In 2008, Occidental purchased our 250-acre Bodega Ridge property, which lies on the same ridge as the Bodega Headlands property and clearly overlooks the Pacific. In 2012, Occidental began planting 65 acres of pinot noir on this property. From the very beginning, we hoped to produce two single-vineyard bottlings from...

Noble and generous, this Barolo from Old Piedmont is a wine suited to very long aging, displaying a garnet red color and a fragrant bouquet of licorice and tobacco, while the palate is full and elegant, conquering the senses with strength, harmony, and fullness, making it an ideal match for...

Dominus, a renowned producer in the Napa Valley, offers a distinguished red wine blend that reflects the unique terroir of this prestigious region. The Napa Valley is celebrated for its ideal climate and diverse soil composition, which contribute to the complexity and depth of its wines. This red blend is...

Donnhoff is a renowned winery located in the Nahe region of Germany, celebrated for its exceptional Rieslings. The Niederhauser Riesling Trocken is crafted from Riesling grapes grown in the steep, slate-rich vineyards of Niederhausen. This dry Riesling showcases a vibrant acidity and a complex flavor profile with notes of green...