96+ Point Wines

Wines that have received some great scores from the critics--96-100 Points
2022 Carlisle Papera Ranch Zinfandel Russian River Valley California USA

Winery Notes "Medium to medium-dark ruby-red. Very cool, stately aromas of red cherry, cola, and fresh tobacco leaf. On the palate, medium-full bodied. Flavors of red fruits and blood orange take front and center stage, persisting through the long,...

$79.99

2021 Colgin Cellars IX Estate Syrah Napa Valley, USA

Winemaker Notes TASTING NOTES The 2021 "IX Estate" Syrah combines intensity with a touch of poetry. Captivating mineral and floral notes bring excitement upon first impressions, while juicy blackberry, licorice, and bouquet garni charm the senses. Silky layers of...

$449.99

2021 Colgin Cellars IX Estate Red Napa Valley, USA

Winemaker Notes TASTING NOTES Intense aromatics abound in the 2021 "IX Estate," revealing a soulful wine with an immense sense of place. Notes of raspberry, plum and cocoa lace together with IX Estate’s telltale nose of sage, juniper, and...

$899.99

2021 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville, Napa Valley, USA

Winemaker Notes Laced through with beautiful dark blue shades, the 2021 from Napa's coolest Cabernet-growing region opens with soaring, complex aromatics: brambly blackberry, swirling with red currant, layers over fresh sage and thyme leaves, while dark cacao is edged...

$134.99

2021 DuMOL 'Chloe' Old Vines Chardonnay Russian River Valley California USA

Winemaker Notes "Complex aromatics combine Asian pear, chamomile, and clove with peach skin and floral notes. There’s an edge of spicy pepper and flint. The wine’s deep core is driven by white peach and nectarine flavors—ebullient, ripe, and concentrated....

$74.99

2021 Mail Road Mt. Carmel Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA

MAIL ROAD A partnership between Santa Barbara winemakers Matt Dees, Michael Palmer and Ron Piazza, Mail Road was founded on a singular purpose: To produce wines of distinction and excellence. Wines that are uncompromising in their craft. Wines that...

$124.99

97 points
2021 Ramey Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley California USA

Winemaker Notes "The Rochioli family has grown grapes on their property since the late ‘50s. The vineyard is now farmed by the third generation. Our 2021 Rochioli blend is 82% Mid-40 block and 18% River block." Fermentation: We press...

$99.99

2021 Peter Michael 'Cuvee Indigene' Chardonnay, Sonoma County, USA

Tasting Notes The 2021 ‘Cuvée Indigène’ soars from the glass with a medley of lemon blossom, jasmine, white rose, pear, candied lemon and orange peel. The intense entry leads to a mouth-watering, expressive mid-palate with great focus and structure....

$299.99

2021 Carlisle Papera Ranch Zinfandel Russian River Valley California USA

Winery Notes "Medium to medium-dark ruby-red. Very cool, stately aromas of red cherry, cola, and fresh tobacco leaf. On the palate, medium-full bodied. Flavors of red fruits and blood orange take front and center stage, persisting through the long,...

$74.99

97 points Sale
2021 Fingers Crossed "Unanswered Prayers" Grenache California USA

Winery Notes Press " Moving to the reds, the 2021 Grenache Unanswered Prayers is 76.5% Grenache, 11.3 % Syrah, 5.5 Mourvedre, 4% Petite Sirah, and 2.7% white varieties. It has a beautiful perfume of red, blue, and black fruits...

$333.99 $234.99

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2021 Andremily White Wine Cuvee, Santa Barbara County, USA

Winery Notes Blend: 40% Chardonnay, 26% Roussanne, 19% Marsanne, 15% Viognier Vintage production: 300 cases Press Rated 99 points Jeb Dunnuck "Tasted out of barrel, the 2021 White Cuvee offers a killer bouquet of ripe tropical fruits, honeyed flowers,...

$299.00 $199.99

2021 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel Sonoma California

Winemaker Notes Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel offers rich plum and pipe tobacco on the nose. Full-bodied on the palate with boysenberry, ripe black cherry, and pepper. Well-balanced with lively acidity and a long, layered finish. Blend: 90% Zinfandel, 5%...

$49.99

2021 Peter Michael 'La Carriere' Chardonnay Knights Valley California USA

Winemaker Notes The steep and rugged terrain of the La Carrière vineyard produces fruit with a significant concentration of flavor and aroma. Typically, this wine offers a lean, citrus-like fruit profile of our four single vineyard Chardonnays, along with...

$179.99

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