Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking the Napa Valley, with caves that extend for over a mile. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit, sweet oak, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, melon and apple, with vanilla spice, creamy texture. Medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with mineral notes. — 2 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Jean-Claude Pichot’s family is one of the oldest in Vouvray, with origins dating back to 1739. 100% Chenin Blanc, with aromas of fresh tropical fruits, blossom and honey nuts. On the palate peach, pineapple and melon with lime citrus, vivid acidity, good balance with a touch of sweetness on the medium finish. Nice! Consistent quality. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral notes slight biscuit tones. On the palate flavors of green apple, pear and lemon citrus with saline notes. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity and ends with a citrus mineral character. Nice! — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Montevertine's Pian del Ciampolo blend is 90% Sangiovese, rest with equal amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino, deep Ruby with purple hues, aromas of red fruits, floral, herbs and smoky oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and currants with dried herb notes, cacao and tobacco notes. Fine ripe sweet tannins, long finish ending with fruit and an earthy herb spice character. Nice! — 2 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

E Guigal produces fine Rhône wines. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark berry fruit and spice. On the palate juicy jammy flavors of black plum and blackberry fruit, vanilla, earthy pepper and black olive notes, vivid acidity, good balance. Firm tannins, long finish ending with spicy fruit character. Drink now and over next 5 years. Good value. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Blend of about mostly Sangiovese with splashes of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, aged in large oak casts. Deep Ruby red color with aromas of black and red fruit adding tobacco and herb pepper spice nuances. On the palate flavors of blackberries and sour cherries, savory with licorice notes. Fine chalky tannins, full body, nice balance, long finish ending with herb and fruit mineral character. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Blend of 70% old Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% other allowed varieties, aged for 3 years, deep inky red color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of black raspberry and blackberry with cedar, cacao and earth notes, vivid acidity nice structure. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit and spice character. Good now will still cellar. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.8

Pale straw lemon color with aromas of tropical fruit, lime citrus and grassy aromas. On the palate flavors of pear and grapefruit with herb notes, vivid acidity. Medium+ finish, ending with fruit, grassy noted and mineral tones. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Pale lemon color, with aromas of citrus and flinty floral notes. On the palate flavors of citrus fruit, pineapple and peach with floral notes and slight herb spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with citrus and stony mineral spice. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Pale lemon yellow color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and nutty mineral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and pear with citrus and salty nutty notes. Medium+ finish, lively crisp acidity, ending with fruit, spice, nuts and citrus mineral character. — 6 days ago