94 points

2012 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili

Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2015

“Bruno Giacosa's 2012 Barbaresco Asili benefitted from a warm growing season. The wine opens to a dark, compact appearance and shows an impressive level of aromatic intensity and complexity. The tannins are slightly less mature and more astringent in 2012 compared to 2011. This bodes well for the aging potential of this beautiful wine. Fresh acidity caps a very pretty portrait of the Nebbiolo grape. This is a lovely offering from this historic producer.”

92 Points

2014 Donnafugata Tancredi

James Suckling, James Suckling, October 2018

“Clove, vanilla and dust character comes through on the nose, but there’s plenty of underbrush, pine needles and brambleberries to counter that. The palate shows a structured, tannin backbone that’s quite chewy, and the dark fruit flavors roll over spicy components to the medium-long finish. Drink in 2020.”

91 Points

2014 Donnafugata Tancredi

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, September 2018

“Forest floor, scorched earth, grilled herb and oak driven spice aromas come to the forefront along with mature dark-skinned berry. The juicy medium bodied palate delivers cassis, mature plum, toast and star anise framed in taut fine-grained tannins.”

91 Points

2014 Donnafugata Tancredi

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, July 2018

“A harmonious, medium- to full-bodied red, offering expressive flavors of ripe black currant and herbed olive, with hints of ground espresso and woodsy spice structured by grippy yet well-meshed, tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d'Avola and Syrah. Drink now through 2028. 50 cases imported.”

91 Points

2012 Donnafugata Tancredi

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, October 2016

“Offers flavors of crème de cassis, olive paste, dried mint and plumped black cherry, set in an accessible frame. Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d’Avola and Tannat. Drink now through 2026.—A.N.”

90 Points

2017 Donnafugata Sherazade

James Suckling, James Suckling, October 2018

“A fresh and fruity nero d’avola with elderberry pie, cranberry sauce and raspberry cheesecake. Light to medium body, bright acidity and a tangy finish. Drink now.”

92 Points

2014 Donnafugata Mille e una Notte

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, December 2018

“Underbrush, Mediterranean scrub, toast and exotic spice aromas leap from the glass. The concentrated, velvety palate doles out blackberry jam, ripe raspberry, vanilla and licorice, while tightly knit, fine-grained tannins provide structure.”

93 Points

2014 Donnafugata Mille e una Notte

James Suckling, James Suckling, October 2018

“There’s a savoriness to this that springs immediately from the glass in the form of bark and underbrush. Then dark cherries, brambleberries and vanilla take over. Medium to full body, polished tannins and a focused finish.”

91 Points

2014 Donnafugata Mille e una Notte

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, July 2018

“An expressive red that offers a lovely skein of fragrant spice and graphite flavors unraveling through the baked plum, fig cake, cured tobacco and tarry smoke notes. This is lightly mouthwatering throughout, medium- to full-bodied, with plush tannins firming the finish. Nero d'Avola, Petite Verdot and Syrah. Drink now through 2026. 300 cases imported.”

87 points

2016 Oberon Merlot

Wine Enthusiast, December 2018

88 points

2016 Oberon Merlot

Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator, August 2018

“Loamy tasting, with smoky accents to the red currant, roasted plum and dried berry flavors. Mocha and spice details show on the finish. Drink now through 2021. 5,400 cases made.”

90 points

2015 Oberon Merlot

Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator, November 2017

“A robust style, with inky notes to the dark currant, dried sage and fig flavors, followed by a sanguine finish that’s richly spiced.”

90 points

2016 Oberon Chardonnay

Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator, March 2018

“Delicate, offering layers of white fruit and spice flavors supported by fresh acidity. Lemon drop notes show midpalate, with a plush finish. Drink now through 2022. 6,300 cases made”

90 points

2015 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir

Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, June 2018

“The grapes for this wine are all from cooler Green Valley area, grown in Goldridge soils. It's exotically earthy and robust in red berry, citrus and rose, with a density to the body ripeness and elongated tannin.”

89 points

2015 Laurenz V. Forbidden Grüner Veltliner

Anne Krebiehl, Wine Enthusiast, September 2016

“Notes of red apple and herbal savor lead to an even fruitier, fresh palate of easy lightness. This is all about that fresh, ripe apple flavor in all its honest, fresh-faced appeal. Daringly off dry, the merest suggestion of sweetness boosts all the delicious apple notes and makes this very, very fruity. Drink soon”

90 points

2015 Oberon Merlot

Augustus Weed, Wine Spectator, January 2022

“The Oberon shows the richness that Napa Merlot can achieve on its own.” A review from Kim Marcus is also included stating, “A robust style, with inky notes to the dark currant, dried sage and fig flavors that glide across the palate. The sanguine finish is richly spiced. Drink now through 2020”

89 points

2015 Oberon Los Carneros Chardonnay

James Laube, Wine Spectator, January 2022

“Presents a happy marriage of spicy, toasty oak and apple, melon, fig and pear flavors. The wood and fruit are just coming together, giving this an intense, pithy aftertaste of zesty fruit. Drink now through 2020. 3,500 cases made.”

87 points

2015 Oberon Los Carneros Chardonnay

Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, January 2022

“This lightly ripe wine shows slight reduction on the nose, which presents as toasted oak and salty brine. It's fresher on the palate, recalling green apple and melon.”

93 points

1995 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires

Nick Stock, James Suckling, July 2015

“A wine with some impressive deep-set complexity. Very toasty, sweet, caramelized lemon and grapefruit aromas plus a wealth of grilled hazelnuts and sweet-smelling spicy accents too. The palate's smoky, savory and has sherry-like nutty aged characters. The thread runs long through the finish, and slightly dried citrus fruits fade slowly in a nutty afterglow with a candied lime finish. A truly mature Champagne. Drink now.”

95 points

1995 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires

Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2015

“The 1995 Brut Blanc des Millenaires shows just how compelling this often overlooked vintage can be. Layers of lemon, pastry spices, crushed rocks and savory herbs literally jump from the glass in this exquisite, perfumed, beautifully delineated Champagne. The 1995 shows lovely flavor complexity and nuance from its extended time in bottle, yet it also retains plenty of freshness, verve and acidity. This is a great showing from Charles Heidsieck. The 1995 was made before the tenure of the house's current team, headed by CEO Cécile Bonnefond. It will be very interesting to see what develops at this historic property over the coming years.”