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A to Z Rose 2016	Oregon	Pink and Rosé	89	The 2016 A to Z Rose opens with exuberant aromas of rose, strawberry, hibiscus, watermelon, lemon, thyme and orange peel followed by pomegranate, cranberry and wet stone. On the palate, red fruit flavors with refreshing acidity offer freshness while a creamy nature offers volume and length. Bright and rich at the same time, the wine lingers with strawberry, rose, thyme and mineral flavors finally finishing clean and crisp. While easily paired throughout the year with all types of food, the A to Z Rose was absolutely made for late spring and summer enjoyment.
A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara County Grenache 2016	Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	91	The 2016 Santa Barbara County Grenache shows aromas of Rose attar, clary, iris and amber.
A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara County Grenache 2017	Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	91	Black doris plum, tobacco and cinnamon finishing.
A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Rose of Grenache 2017	Central Coast, California	Pink and Rosé	90	Nectarine blossom, starfruit, clove and star of anise. This wine was bottled under an Aries moon: February 21st, 2018.
A Tribute to Grace Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Grenache 2012	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	91	The 2012 vintage of Snake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Grenache carried an intensity of flavors from the onset. The color of the berries were deeper, the rose petals notes became rose attar, and the resulting wine a far more serious woman.
A Tribute to Grace Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Grenache 2013	Amador, Sierra Foothills, California	Red Wine	90	The Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Grenache carries an intensity of flavors from the onset. The color of the berries were deeper, the rose petals notes became rose attar, and the resulting wine a far more serious woman.
A Tribute to Grace Vie Caprice Vineyard Grenache 2014	Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	This 100% grenache offers notes of ligonberries, pink peppercorns and clove.
A Tribute to Grace Vie Caprice Vineyard Grenache 2015	Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	90	This 100% Grenache has notes of cardamon, Swedish Christmas cake and damson plum.
Aalto 2003	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	It is ironic that one of the youngest properties in the region has one of the most prestigious lineages, but it is the case with Bodegas Aalto. A chance meeting between Mariano Garcia, former star winemaker of Vega Sicilia, and Javier Zaccagnini, former President of the governing body of the Ribera del Duero AOC, gave birth to this quality-oriented estate which produced its first vintage in 1999, a year after its creation.
Aalto 2004	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	94	"The 2004 Aalto has a far different personality than the 2003. More deeply colored, it is also significantly more expressive aromatically. It reveals pain grille, pencil lead, wild blueberry, black raspberry, and blackberry liqueur notes. Opulent on the palate, it has layer upon layer of ripe fruit, and superb length but is still an infant developmentally. Give this top-flight effort 6-8 years to further evolve and drink it through 2032."
Aalto 2005	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	95	The grapes come exclusively from old vineyards located in 7 different villages of Ribera del Duero. Harvested by hand in small 15 kg containers and thoroughly inspected in selection table.
Aalto 2007	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	95	It is ironic that one of the youngest properties in the region has one of the most prestigious lineages, but it is the case with Bodegas Aalto. A chance meeting between Mariano Garcia, former star winemaker of Vega Sicilia, and Javier Zaccagnini, former President of the governing body of the Ribera del Duero AOC, gave birth to this quality-oriented estate which produced its first vintage in 1999, a year after its creation.
Aalto 2006	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	It is ironic that one of the youngest properties in the region has one of the most prestigious lineages, but it is the case with Bodegas Aalto. A chance meeting between Mariano Garcia, former star winemaker of Vega Sicilia, and Javier Zaccagnini, former President of the governing body of the Ribera del Duero AOC, gave birth to this quality-oriented estate which produced its first vintage in 1999, a year after its creation.
Aalto 2008	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	95	This wine's elegance and fruitful presence perfectly displays the vintage's Atlantic influence. In the nose, it offers freshness and a sharp minerality highlighting its complexity. On the palate, you experience excellence structure that is both round and sweet, with silky and persistent tannins, perfectly merged with the acidity and alcohol. It's a complex and long wine that keeps its presence in the mouth, exhibiting a wide range of flavors. Wonderful aging potential, especially after its third year in the bottle, and might be better when decanted before consumption.
Aalto 2009	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	91	This wine's elegance and fruitful presence perfectly displays the vintage's Atlantic influence. In the nose, it offers freshness and a sharp minerality highlighting its complexity. On the palate, you experience excellence structure that is both round and sweet, with silky and persistent tannins, perfectly merged with the acidity and alcohol. It's a complex and long wine that keeps its presence in the mouth, exhibiting a wide range of flavors. Wonderful aging potential, especially after its third year in the bottle, and might be better when decanted before consumption. Pairs well with game, roasted lamb, stews and mature cheeses.
Aalto 2010	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	94	This wine's elegance and fruitful presence perfectly displays the vintage's Atlantic influence. In the nose, it offers freshness and a sharp minerality highlighting its complexity. On the palate, you experience excellence structure that is both round and sweet, with silky and persistent tannins, perfectly merged with the acidity and alcohol. It's a complex and long wine that keeps its presence in the mouth, exhibiting a wide range of flavors.
Aalto 2011	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	91	This wine's elegance and fruitful presence perfectly displays the vintage's Atlantic influence. In the nose, it offers freshness and a sharp minerality highlighting its complexity. On the palate, you experience excellence structure that is both round and sweet, with silky and persistent tannins, perfectly merged with the acidity and alcohol. It's a complex and long wine that keeps its presence in the mouth, exhibiting a wide range of flavors.
Aalto 2012	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	94	#6
Aalto 2013	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	93	This wine's elegance and fruitful presence perfectly displays the vintage's Atlantic influence. In the nose, it offers freshness and a sharp minerality highlighting its complexity. On the palate, you experience excellence structure that is both round and sweet, with silky and persistent tannins, perfectly merged with the acidity and alcohol. It's a complex and long wine that keeps its presence in the mouth, exhibiting a wide range of flavors.
Aalto 2014	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	92	Dark purple. The nose has intense fruit aromas with wood in the background, bringing complexity without detracting from the sense of freshness. The palate is broad, structured and elegant as befits such exceptional phenolic maturity, with no hard edges and a tannic structure in perfect harmony with alcohol and acidity. The typical flavors of the Tempranillo are all present – licorice, black fruits and roasted coffee, alongside spices and fresh tobacco – provided by an impeccable wood aging. This wine is very long and will no doubt gain in complexity over the years.
Aalto 2015	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	93	A voluminous Ribera del Duero showing winemaker Mariano Garcia's deft hand at capturing both the power and grace of a variety, Tinto Fino, that tends towards rusticity in the hot climate of the region.
Aalto 2016	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	95	Deep purple red color, as corresponds to old Tempranillo grapes. On the nose we perceive good fruit intensity, a great deal of freshness and hints of well integrated wood. On the palate is complex, structured and elegant, with typical tints of licorice, coffee, tobacco, black fruits and spices, always within the personality of the AALTO style. This wine has a sweet character and could be drunk from the first moment, because it is shown rounded, with enveloping and balanced tannins, and showing a good acidity. AALTO 2016 will gain complexity over the years.
Aalto PS 2011	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	94	AALTO PS, being made from a selection of our best vineyards, is always intense, powerful, concentrated and long. This AALTO PS 2011 exhibits a very dark color, staining the glass, and a panoply of aromas: flinty soils, toasted bread, licorice, spices and black fruit. On the palate, its acidity teams up with the alcohol to counterbalance the abundant tannins, resulting in a perfectly structured wine of considerable elegance and finesse. The careful use of new French oak over 22 months has lent an array of sapid tones that enhances the Tempranillo typicity in a great vintage. This wine has a good ageing potential and will develop in the bottle for quite a long time, probably 15 to 20 years, if properly cellared.
Aalto PS 2013	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	95	Aalto PS (Pagos Seleccionada) is made only in the best vintages. It is sourced from Aalto's best sites (Pagos) located near the villages of La Horra, La Aguilera and Fresnillo. These vineyards are between 80–100 years old. This wine is aged entirely in new French oak for 20 months. As dense as the regular cuvée, the PS is more intense with tremendous structure and length that rewards patience resting either in your cellar or a decanter.
Aalto PS 2014	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	94	Aalto PS (Pagos Seleccionada) is made only in the best vintages. It is sourced from Aalto's best sites (Pagos) located near the villages of La Horra, La Aguilera and Fresnillo. These vineyards are between 80–100 years old. This wine is aged entirely in new French oak for 20 months. As dense as the regular cuvée, the PS is more intense with tremendous structure and length that rewards patience resting either in your cellar or a decanter.
Aalto PS 2015	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	95	Aalto PS (Pagos Seleccionada) is made only in the best vintages. It is sourced from Aalto's best sites (Pagos) located near the villages of La Horra, La Aguilera and Fresnillo. These vineyards are between 80–100 years old. This wine is aged entirely in new French oak for 20 months. As dense as the regular cuvée, the PS is more intense with tremendous structure and length that rewards patience resting either in your cellar or a decanter.
Aaron Wines Petite Sirah 2015	Paso Robles, Central Coast, California	Red Wine	93	Deep aromatics of cherry liqueur, cassis, licorice, and smoked meats complement a huge palate of dark fruits, pepper, spice, and floral notes.
Abacela Albarino 2008	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	White Wine	87	This Galician style wine exhibits aromas and flavors of crisp apples and pears, orange, pineapple, and delicate white flowers all carried on a frame that skirts the razors edge between creamy textures and steely minerality.
Abacela Albarino 2009	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	White Wine	90	This Galician style wine exhibits aromas and flavors of crisp golden apples, citrus fruits, fleshy peach, almonds, and delicate white flowers all carries on a frame that skirts the razors edge between creamy textures and steely minerality.
Abacela Albarino 2010	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	White Wine	90	The cool conditions on our estate's north facing hillsides allow this beautiful grape to slowly ripen while retaining its lively acidity. This Galician style wine exhibits aromas and flavors of crisp apples and pears, orange, pineapple, and delicate white flowers all carried on a frame that skirts the razors edge between creamy textures and steely minerality.
Abacela Albarino 2014	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	White Wine	89	Albariño is a delicate Spanish white grape that ripens gracefully in our estate vineyards. It produces an assertive, dry wine characterized by beautiful floral and citrus aromas with flavors of pear, apple and citrus. The finish is mouth coating with refreshing acidity.
Abacela Albarino 2019	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	White Wine	91	Another fantastic vintage of Abacela's famous Albarino. This crisp and aromatic masterpiece provides green apple, pineapple, pear, and a lemon-lime component. The beautiful floral aromas and bright acidity make this wine perfect for many dishes, especially seafood!
Abacela Estate Tempranillo 2006	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	91	Our estate vineyards in Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley are an ideal terroir for this noble Spanish varietal. The 2006 vintage, the tenth release of our signature Tempranillo, is deeply colored and powerfully structured with intense aromas and flavors of ripe black fruits, savory spice, cassis, and smoke. Experience suggests this wine will age easily for five to seven years and offer a long plateau of maturity. If patience fails aeration is recommended. We also suggest saffron and pimenton dusted lamb with chèvre and sun dried tomato-stuffed peppers.
Abacela Estate Tempranillo 2007	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	90	The eleventh release of our flagship Tempranillo continues the tradition of quality and excellence expected from our terroir. The penetrating color and compelling aromas allude to the concentration of flavor which follow. Ripe black fruits, savory spice, and well defined tannins convincingly whisper quality. This wine will imporve for six to eight years and offers a long plateau of maturity. Decanting is recommended.
Abacela Fiesta Tempranillo 2014	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	91	Their fruit driven Fiesta Tempranillo is a fantastic representation of vintage and terroir. Bright garnet in color, this wine opens with aromas of red fruit, cherry, plum and spice notes. This sleek and silky Tempranillo unfolds into flavors of black currant, mocha, French vanilla with a lush and velvety tannin.
Abacela Fiesta Tempranillo 2015	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	92	#61
Abacela Fiesta Tempranillo 2016	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	Red Wine	90	This fruit driven Fiesta Tempranillo is a fantastic representation of vintage and terroir. Bright garnet in color, this wine opens with aromas of red fruit, cherry, plum and spice notes. This sleek and silky Tempranillo unfolds into flavors of black currant, mocha, French vanilla with a lush and velvety tannin.
Abacela Grenache Rose 2014	Umpqua Valley, Oregon	Pink and Rosé	89	The color of ruby red grapefruit, this dry Rosé displays notes of strawberries, watermelon and roses, coupled with flavors of cherries, apple skins and hints of citrus peel. The balanced acidity and lengthy finish define the complexity and minerality of this wine.
Abadia Retuerta Cuvee El Campanario 1997	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	"The 1997 Cuvee El Campanario (100% Tempranillo) reveals great intensity, ripeness, and richness. Made from some of this huge estate's finest Tempranillo parcels, its dark ruby color is followed by sweet, jammy, black raspberry fruit aromas with notes of licorice and toasty oak."
Abadia Retuerta Le Domaine Blanco 2015	Spain	White Wine	91	Bright and straw-coloured with golden hues. Its' nose is complex, intense and fruity; reminiscent of other grape varieties, with hints of pineapple and grapefruit, toast, butter and bakery. After 5 to 6 months of ageing in French Oak barrels, a fresh, citric, smoky, and slightly spiced flavor is achieved. It is a wine with body, just the right notes of wood, unctuous, with a long, fresh and delicate finish. It is a faithful reflection of our personality and has huge potential for laying down.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Garduna Syrah Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon 2009	Spain	Red Wine	90	This single vineyard wine was produced exclusively with Syrah grapes. The vines are planted in bright, white limestone soil in the middle of pine trees that protect the vineyard from strong winds. The grapes produced here reach perfect ripeness levels.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Garduna Syrah Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon 2010	Spain	Red Wine	90	This single vineyard wine was produced exclusively with Syrah grapes. The vines are planted in bright, white limestone soil in the middle of pine trees that protect the vineyard from strong winds. The grapes produced here reach perfect ripeness levels.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2009	Spain	Red Wine	90	Impressive color in the glass, intense and young. Opens up on the nose, offering very clean notes of wild herbs and ripe (almost preserve) red fruit (wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry), delicately creamy. In the mouth, the attack is very smooth,moving immediately on to unveil a very deep wine, fleshy and structured, with an impacting return to the fruit, although the highlight is perhaps its noblesse, maturity and refined tannins. Bold, persistent and full of character. A great wine, a wine ofdistinction.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2010	Spain	Red Wine	92	Impressive color in the glass, intense and young. Opens up on the nose, offering very clean notes of wild herbs and ripe (almost preserve) red fruit (wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry), delicately creamy. In the mouth, the attack is very smooth,moving immediately on to unveil a very deep wine, fleshy and structured, with an impacting return to the fruit, although the highlight is perhaps its noblesse, maturity and refined tannins. Bold, persistent and full of character. A great wine, a wine ofdistinction.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2011	Spain	Red Wine	91	Impressive color in the glass, intense and young. Opens up on the nose, offering very clean notes of wild herbs and ripe (almost preserve) red fruit (wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry), delicately creamy. In the mouth, the attack is very smooth,moving immediately on to unveil a very deep wine, fleshy and structured, with an impacting return to the fruit, although the highlight is perhaps its noblesse, maturity and refined tannins. Bold, persistent and full of character. A great wine, a wine ofdistinction.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2012	Spain	Red Wine	90	Intense color in the glass. Fresh black fruit on the nose: blackberries that fuse together on a backdrop of shrubs, aromatic herbs, palulu and light notes of cocoa. In the mouth, it is big but smooth, with a fully developed, well-rounded tanning. Velvety with a long, persistent finish.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2013	Spain	Red Wine	91	ago Negralada comes from a plot of Tempranillo, the noblest Spanish grape variety. The vines are planted in deep gravel soils intermixed with sand at the surface, and produce wines with a distinctive firm, tannic character.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2014	Spain	Red Wine	90	Intense color in the glass. Fresh black fruit on the nose: blackberries that fuse together on a backdrop of shrubs, aromatic herbs, palulu and light notes of cocoa. In the mouth, it is big but smooth, with fully developed, well-rounded tannins. Velvety with a long, persistent finish.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellon Cabernet Sauvignon 2009	Spain	Red Wine	90	This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a limestone-rich terroir blessed with its own microclimate. After a complete maceration, it spent sixteen months developing its potential in new oak barrels. Dark color, which gives off a delicate air of sweet spices, exotic fruit, mineral flavors, which together show us its generous, yet at the same time complex, body. On the palate, well assembled and persistent, promising a great ageing potential.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellon Cabernet Sauvignon 2010	Spain	Red Wine	92	This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a limestone-rich terroir blessed with its own microclimate. After a complete maceration, it spent sixteen months developing its potential in new oak barrels. Dark color, which gives off a delicate air of sweet spices, exotic fruit, mineral flavors, which together show us its generous, yet at the same time complex, body. On the palate, well assembled and persistent, promising a great ageing potential.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellon Cabernet Sauvignon 2011	Spain	Red Wine	94	Dark color. Complex and powerful on the nose, highlights of balsamic notes, wild aromatic herbs and spices (black pepper and clove). It opens up with aromas of toffee and After Eight mints. Fruity in the mouth, blackcurrant and orange marmalade preserve. The finish is slightly herby, in perfect unison with the explosion of oily fruit that floods the palate. Long, voluptuous and full of muscle. Exquisite future in the bottle.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellon Cabernet Sauvignon 2013	Spain	Red Wine	91	Dark color. Complex and powerful on the nose, highlights of balsamic notes, wild aromatic herbs and spices (black pepper and clove). It opens up with aromas of toffee and After Eight mints. Fruity in the mouth, blackcurrant and orange marmalade preserve. The finish is slightly herby, in perfect unison with the explosion of oily fruit that floods the palate. Long, voluptuous and full of muscle. Exquisite future in the bottle.
Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014	Spain	Red Wine	92	Dark color. Complex and powerful on the nose, highlights of balsamic notes, wild aromatic herbs and spices (black pepper and clove). It opens up with aromas of toffee and After Eight mints. Fruity in the mouth, blackcurrant and orange marmalade preserve. The finish is slightly herbal, in perfect unison with the explosion of oily fruit that floods the palate. Long, voluptuous and full of muscle. Exquisite future in the bottle.
Abadia Retuerta Rivola 1999	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	A Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo blend that is extracted, rich, and ripe with mint, plum, black olive and sage flavors. Complex and unusual.
Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2000	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	88	A Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo blend that is extracted, rich, and ripe with mint, plum, black olive and sage flavors. Complex and unusual.
Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2001	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	An amazing bottle of wine for the price, this rich red wine consistently gets high marks from the wine critics. Full of spicy, ripe fruit, how can you not afford to try a bottle or three at this price?
Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2004	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	88	Rívola is brilliant ruby in color with violet highlights. On the nose, the wine is fresh and generously fruity, with impressions of ripe raspberries, strawberries and wild cherries offset by notes of jasmine, spice and mint. The fragrance is confirmed on the palate, which is mellow, fresh and succulent, supported by clean, subtle, sweetly ripe tannins ending in a silky, elegant finish.
Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2005	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	87	Rívola is brilliant ruby in color with violet highlights. On the nose, the wine is fresh and generously fruity, with impressions of ripe raspberries, strawberries and wild cherries offset by notes of jasmine, spice and mint. The fragrance is confirmed on the palate, which is mellow, fresh and succulent, supported by clean, subtle, sweetly ripe tannins ending in a silky, elegant finish.
Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2006	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	A blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2008	Spain	Red Wine	88	Rívola is brilliant ruby in color with violet highlights. On the nose, the wine is fresh and generously fruity, with impressions of ripe raspberries, strawberries and wild cherries offset by notes of jasmine, spice and mint. The fragrance is confirmed on the palate, which is mellow, fresh and succulent, supported by clean, subtle, sweetly ripe tannins ending in a silky, elegant finish.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2015	Spain	Red Wine	92	Dark red colour with a clean, complex and fresh nose. On the palate, it has an intense fruity touch, mainly of red fruits. Aged in French and American oak barrels, the wood infuses notes of cedar, pastry and dark roasting. It attacks the palate politely but firmly.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 1999	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	92	A perfect example of why Spanish wines are growing in popularity. This blend of 75% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot is utterly unique and delicious! Dark, rich, and fruity with velvety tannins and a long finish, an amazing value.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2000	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	91	This blend of 75% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot is utterly unique and delicious! Dark, rich, and fruity with velvety tannins and a long finish, for not much money.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2005	Ribera del Duero, Spain	Red Wine	90	Selección Especial is dense ruby-garnet in color, with a subtle, complex nose of ripe red berry and wild black cherries offset by notes of violet, menthol, spice and vanilla. Silky, ripe red fruits and hints of spice and mint predominate on the palate, with a full, harmonious balance underscored by refined tannins. The finish is finely textured and lingering.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2007	Spain	Red Wine	90	Selección Especial is dense ruby-garnet in color, with a subtle, complex nose of ripe red berry and wild black cherries offset by notes of violet, menthol, spice and vanilla. Silky, ripe red fruits and hints of spice and mint predominate on the palate, with a full, harmonious balance underscored by refined tannins. The finish is finely textured and lingering.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2009	Spain	Red Wine	90	Excellent depth of color, reflecting the wine's young age. It is a garnet, black cherry hue. The aromas are find and clean. Jammy black fruits on the nose (wild blackberries, plums, morello cherries, strawberries, raspberries). Very mineral and balsamic, typical of the Duero terroir, with floral hints (violets and lilacs). Very spicy, revealing notes of nutmeg and subtle hints of cloves and bay leaf, with touches of chocolate, toffee and licorice coming through in the background. A firm mouth-feel, fresh, savory and balanced. Elegant tannins, superb length and a lingering finish enhance the wine's great individual character, without taking away any of its harmony.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2010	Spain	Red Wine	92	In appearance, it shows off a lovely bigarreau cherry red robe with deep ruby hues. Very clean, direct and expressive in the nose, where fruit notes dominate the wood. Fragrances of blackberry, plum, wild strawberry and raspberry mingle with creamy lactic notes over a background of fine, exotic wood (sandalwood). On the palate it is soft, blossoming into an agreeable smoothness, generous in aroma, which makes it even more luscious and flavourful. In body, it displays the noticeably mature tannins along with the perfect touch of acidity that makes its finish bold and long-lasting. With its great personality, this 2010 is yet another example of consistency and maturity in a wine that never disappoints.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2011	Spain	Red Wine	92	#15
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2013	Spain	Red Wine	93	Intense, mature nose with mineral aromas that give way to black fruit, such as blackberry and blackcurrant. Hints of licorice, redcurrant and cherries in liqueur on a backdrop of dark chocolate and subtle hints of a well-structured wood. Elegant in the mouth, well-balanced, voluptuous and silky, polished tannins with a wellbalanced acidity, long and lasting.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2012	Spain	Red Wine	93	#12
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2014	Spain	Red Wine	92	Intense, mature nose with mineral aromas that give way to black fruit, such as blackberry and blackcurrant. Hints of licorice, redcurrant and cherries in liqueur on a backdrop of dark chocolate and subtle hints of a well-structured wood. Elegant in the mouth, well-balanced, voluptuous and silky, polished tannins with a wellbalanced acidity, long and lasting.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2015	Spain	Red Wine	92	Dark red colour with a clean, complex and fresh nose. On the palate, it has an intense fruity touch, mainly of red fruits. Aged in French and American oak barrels, the wood infuses notes of cedar, pastry and dark roasting. It attacks the palate politely but firmly.
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial (Stained Label) 2011	Spain	Red Wine	92	#15
Abbazia di Novacella Gewurztraminer 2007	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	90	Typical white wine, elegant and aromatic, light green to golden yellow color. Spicy and decisive aroma and an intense and persistent flavors of citrus, honeydew melon, peach and clove among others. Perfect for crustaceans of any kind, white meats and great as an aperitif.
Abbazia di Novacella Gruner Veltliner 2017	Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	90	This wine offers fresh green apple aromas and is lively and fruity on the palate with a white pepper finish.
Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2007	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	91	The color goes from pale straw yellow with green highlights to pale gold; fruit and citrusy aromas; fresh and full-bodied. Perfect for antipasti, and shellfish based dishes.
Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2016	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	91	An aromatic white wine, which has become a speciality of the Eisack Valley: pale straw yellow with green reflexes, apple and peach fruit on the nose with a hint of mango, ripe and full on the palate, its opulence cut by crisp acidity.
Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2017	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	94	100% Kerner from gravelly marine soils planted at 600-750m in elevation. Vinified in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, then aged 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2019	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	91	A particular specialty of the Valle Isarco. Greenish to bright yellow in color. Peaches, apricots, and tones of tangerines on the nose. Very lively, juicy, and sleek on the palate, with a mineral-rich finish.
Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein 2007	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	Red Wine	92	Intense ruby red color leaning toward garnet. Pleasant aromas of fruit, vanilla and violet with a full bodied flavor. Perfect for roasted lamb and goat as well as aged cheeses.
Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein 2010	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	Red Wine	90	Intensely deep in color, almost black tinged with purple. Very open on the nose with concentrated aromas of violets, blackberries and black cherries all meshed with savory flavors, coffee and dark chocolate; supple youthful tannins and superb length.
Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein 2013	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	Red Wine	89	Intensely deep in color, almost black tinged with purple. Very open on the nose with concentrated aromas of violets, blackberries and black cherries all meshed with savory flavors, coffee and dark chocolate; supple youthful tannins and superb length.
Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2011	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	90	The color is a combination of yellow with green hues. Fruity aromas of peach and banana with notes of honey, caramel and hazelnuts. Soft full-bodied, pleasant and well balanced. Perfect for egg based dishes, boiled poultry and steamed fresh or salt water fish.
Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2013	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	91	Pale straw yellow in color with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon. A medium-rich wine that is fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavors and tangy acidity on the finish.
Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2014	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	90	Pale straw yellow in color with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon; medium rich, fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavors and tangy acidity on the finish.
Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2015	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	90	Straw yellow color. Nice, small intestine; the nose, the bouquet often gives off fine aromas of lime blossom, pear or banana. Well-balanced, rich in extracts. Full and elegant.
Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2018	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	90	Pale straw yellow in color with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon; medium rich, fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavors and tangy acidity on the finish.
Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2019	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	92	Pale straw yellow in colour with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon; medium rich, fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavours and tangy acidity on the finish.
Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Kerner 2013	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	92	The best selection of fruit is comprised in Praepsositus Kerner.
Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Kerner 2014	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	91	The color goes from pale straw yellow with green highlights to pale gold. Strong aromas of apple, aromatic herbs and tropical fruits. Full minerally and almost salty on the palate, it is very eloquent in its deep, mouthfilling finish.
Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Kerner 2015	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	95	#7
Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner 2008	Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy	White Wine	87	The origin of the Sylvaner grape can possibly be traced back to the 1600's where it was brought form Transylvania to Alto-Adige hence its name. The vine is also said to have originated from Germany and Austria. The grapes require the perfect orientation, climate and altitude to produce a high quality wine.
Abbona Barolo Ravera 2015	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	92	An intense garnet red with orange reflections, this wine develops aromas of rose, fruit infused spirits, vanilla, and spices. Opulent and intense body, rich with round, austere tannins, it has great drinkability.
Abbona Papa Celso Dolcetto 2015	Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	90	The 2015 harvest has created a Papà Celso with a remarkable structure, body and roundness. The color is very rich and bright due to the ripeness achieved in the year. The aromas are fresh, fruity, intense and herbal offering a reminder of eucalyptus, red fruit, floral notes together with the classic final note of almond; the mouth is harmonious, balanced with good tannins, a well-marked body and good acidity typical of Papà Celso. It can evolve positively in the bottle for several years to follow.
Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2007	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	93	Grapes are hand harvested and sorted upon arrival at the winery followed by a 7-8 day maceration in stainless steel tanks. They are then fermented in rotofermenters. After malolactic fermentation the wine is racked and aged for 12 months in French oak and then for an additional 24 months in large French casks.
Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2008	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	91	Great structure, persistent and solid with a long finish. It is velvety and dry. Pair with Agnotti pasta with truffles, first course with rabbit sauce, aged tome cheese Excellent with game, red meats, truffle dishes and aged cheeses and roast beef with Roquefort sauce.
Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2010	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	92	Soils from this hillside site in the Monforte d'Alba commune of Barolo are loose which produce a bold style Barolo with longer aging potential. Great structure, persistent and solid with a long finish. It is velvety and dry.
Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2011	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	90	Pressenda is a spectacular vineyard overlooking the Castle of Serralunga d’Alba, located in the cru Castelletto of Monforte d’Alba.The wine is ready to develop in the bottle, yet is already enjoyable thanks to the natural acidic component that refreshes the palate.
Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2012	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	92	With great structure and drinkability, its flavors evolve from mint and violet to raspberry and spices. In the mouth, it is solid and persistent. Able to withstand time, this wine pairs well with important dishes.
Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2013	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy	Red Wine	90	With great structure and drinkability, its flavors evolve from mint and violet to raspberry and spices. In the mouth, it is solid and persistent. Able to withstand time, this wine pairs well with important dishes.

A to Z Rose 2016

Oregon

Pink and Rosé

89

The 2016 A to Z Rose opens with exuberant aromas of rose, strawberry, hibiscus, watermelon, lemon, thyme and orange peel followed by pomegranate, cranberry and wet stone. On the palate, red fruit flavors with refreshing acidity offer freshness while a creamy nature offers volume and length. Bright and rich at the same time, the wine lingers with strawberry, rose, thyme and mineral flavors finally finishing clean and crisp. While easily paired throughout the year with all types of food, the A to Z Rose was absolutely made for late spring and summer enjoyment.

A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara County Grenache 2016

Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

91

The 2016 Santa Barbara County Grenache shows aromas of Rose attar, clary, iris and amber.

A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara County Grenache 2017

Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

91

Black doris plum, tobacco and cinnamon finishing.

A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Rose of Grenache 2017

Central Coast, California

Pink and Rosé

90

Nectarine blossom, starfruit, clove and star of anise. This wine was bottled under an Aries moon: February 21st, 2018.

A Tribute to Grace Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Grenache 2012

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

91

The 2012 vintage of Snake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Grenache carried an intensity of flavors from the onset. The color of the berries were deeper, the rose petals notes became rose attar, and the resulting wine a far more serious woman.

A Tribute to Grace Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Grenache 2013

Amador, Sierra Foothills, California

Red Wine

90

The Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Grenache carries an intensity of flavors from the onset. The color of the berries were deeper, the rose petals notes became rose attar, and the resulting wine a far more serious woman.

A Tribute to Grace Vie Caprice Vineyard Grenache 2014

Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

This 100% grenache offers notes of ligonberries, pink peppercorns and clove.

A Tribute to Grace Vie Caprice Vineyard Grenache 2015

Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

90

This 100% Grenache has notes of cardamon, Swedish Christmas cake and damson plum.

Aalto 2003

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

90

It is ironic that one of the youngest properties in the region has one of the most prestigious lineages, but it is the case with Bodegas Aalto. A chance meeting between Mariano Garcia, former star winemaker of Vega Sicilia, and Javier Zaccagnini, former President of the governing body of the Ribera del Duero AOC, gave birth to this quality-oriented estate which produced its first vintage in 1999, a year after its creation.

Aalto 2004

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

94

"The 2004 Aalto has a far different personality than the 2003. More deeply colored, it is also significantly more expressive aromatically. It reveals pain grille, pencil lead, wild blueberry, black raspberry, and blackberry liqueur notes. Opulent on the palate, it has layer upon layer of ripe fruit, and superb length but is still an infant developmentally. Give this top-flight effort 6-8 years to further evolve and drink it through 2032."

Aalto 2005

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

95

The grapes come exclusively from old vineyards located in 7 different villages of Ribera del Duero. Harvested by hand in small 15 kg containers and thoroughly inspected in selection table.

Aalto 2007

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

95

It is ironic that one of the youngest properties in the region has one of the most prestigious lineages, but it is the case with Bodegas Aalto. A chance meeting between Mariano Garcia, former star winemaker of Vega Sicilia, and Javier Zaccagnini, former President of the governing body of the Ribera del Duero AOC, gave birth to this quality-oriented estate which produced its first vintage in 1999, a year after its creation.

Aalto 2006

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

90

It is ironic that one of the youngest properties in the region has one of the most prestigious lineages, but it is the case with Bodegas Aalto. A chance meeting between Mariano Garcia, former star winemaker of Vega Sicilia, and Javier Zaccagnini, former President of the governing body of the Ribera del Duero AOC, gave birth to this quality-oriented estate which produced its first vintage in 1999, a year after its creation.

Aalto 2008

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

95

This wine's elegance and fruitful presence perfectly displays the vintage's Atlantic influence. In the nose, it offers freshness and a sharp minerality highlighting its complexity. On the palate, you experience excellence structure that is both round and sweet, with silky and persistent tannins, perfectly merged with the acidity and alcohol. It's a complex and long wine that keeps its presence in the mouth, exhibiting a wide range of flavors. Wonderful aging potential, especially after its third year in the bottle, and might be better when decanted before consumption.

Aalto 2009

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

91

This wine's elegance and fruitful presence perfectly displays the vintage's Atlantic influence. In the nose, it offers freshness and a sharp minerality highlighting its complexity. On the palate, you experience excellence structure that is both round and sweet, with silky and persistent tannins, perfectly merged with the acidity and alcohol. It's a complex and long wine that keeps its presence in the mouth, exhibiting a wide range of flavors. Wonderful aging potential, especially after its third year in the bottle, and might be better when decanted before consumption. Pairs well with game, roasted lamb, stews and mature cheeses.

Aalto 2010

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

94

This wine's elegance and fruitful presence perfectly displays the vintage's Atlantic influence. In the nose, it offers freshness and a sharp minerality highlighting its complexity. On the palate, you experience excellence structure that is both round and sweet, with silky and persistent tannins, perfectly merged with the acidity and alcohol. It's a complex and long wine that keeps its presence in the mouth, exhibiting a wide range of flavors.

Aalto 2011

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

91

This wine's elegance and fruitful presence perfectly displays the vintage's Atlantic influence. In the nose, it offers freshness and a sharp minerality highlighting its complexity. On the palate, you experience excellence structure that is both round and sweet, with silky and persistent tannins, perfectly merged with the acidity and alcohol. It's a complex and long wine that keeps its presence in the mouth, exhibiting a wide range of flavors.

Aalto 2012

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

94

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Aalto 2013

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

93

This wine's elegance and fruitful presence perfectly displays the vintage's Atlantic influence. In the nose, it offers freshness and a sharp minerality highlighting its complexity. On the palate, you experience excellence structure that is both round and sweet, with silky and persistent tannins, perfectly merged with the acidity and alcohol. It's a complex and long wine that keeps its presence in the mouth, exhibiting a wide range of flavors.

Aalto 2014

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

92

Dark purple. The nose has intense fruit aromas with wood in the background, bringing complexity without detracting from the sense of freshness. The palate is broad, structured and elegant as befits such exceptional phenolic maturity, with no hard edges and a tannic structure in perfect harmony with alcohol and acidity. The typical flavors of the Tempranillo are all present – licorice, black fruits and roasted coffee, alongside spices and fresh tobacco – provided by an impeccable wood aging. This wine is very long and will no doubt gain in complexity over the years.

Aalto 2015

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

93

A voluminous Ribera del Duero showing winemaker Mariano Garcia's deft hand at capturing both the power and grace of a variety, Tinto Fino, that tends towards rusticity in the hot climate of the region.

Aalto 2016

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

95

Deep purple red color, as corresponds to old Tempranillo grapes. On the nose we perceive good fruit intensity, a great deal of freshness and hints of well integrated wood. On the palate is complex, structured and elegant, with typical tints of licorice, coffee, tobacco, black fruits and spices, always within the personality of the AALTO style. This wine has a sweet character and could be drunk from the first moment, because it is shown rounded, with enveloping and balanced tannins, and showing a good acidity. AALTO 2016 will gain complexity over the years.

Aalto PS 2011

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

94

AALTO PS, being made from a selection of our best vineyards, is always intense, powerful, concentrated and long. This AALTO PS 2011 exhibits a very dark color, staining the glass, and a panoply of aromas: flinty soils, toasted bread, licorice, spices and black fruit. On the palate, its acidity teams up with the alcohol to counterbalance the abundant tannins, resulting in a perfectly structured wine of considerable elegance and finesse. The careful use of new French oak over 22 months has lent an array of sapid tones that enhances the Tempranillo typicity in a great vintage. This wine has a good ageing potential and will develop in the bottle for quite a long time, probably 15 to 20 years, if properly cellared.

Aalto PS 2013

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

95

Aalto PS (Pagos Seleccionada) is made only in the best vintages. It is sourced from Aalto's best sites (Pagos) located near the villages of La Horra, La Aguilera and Fresnillo. These vineyards are between 80–100 years old. This wine is aged entirely in new French oak for 20 months. As dense as the regular cuvée, the PS is more intense with tremendous structure and length that rewards patience resting either in your cellar or a decanter.

Aalto PS 2014

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

94

Aalto PS (Pagos Seleccionada) is made only in the best vintages. It is sourced from Aalto's best sites (Pagos) located near the villages of La Horra, La Aguilera and Fresnillo. These vineyards are between 80–100 years old. This wine is aged entirely in new French oak for 20 months. As dense as the regular cuvée, the PS is more intense with tremendous structure and length that rewards patience resting either in your cellar or a decanter.

Aalto PS 2015

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

95

Aalto PS (Pagos Seleccionada) is made only in the best vintages. It is sourced from Aalto's best sites (Pagos) located near the villages of La Horra, La Aguilera and Fresnillo. These vineyards are between 80–100 years old. This wine is aged entirely in new French oak for 20 months. As dense as the regular cuvée, the PS is more intense with tremendous structure and length that rewards patience resting either in your cellar or a decanter.

Aaron Wines Petite Sirah 2015

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Red Wine

93

Deep aromatics of cherry liqueur, cassis, licorice, and smoked meats complement a huge palate of dark fruits, pepper, spice, and floral notes.

Abacela Albarino 2008

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

White Wine

87

This Galician style wine exhibits aromas and flavors of crisp apples and pears, orange, pineapple, and delicate white flowers all carried on a frame that skirts the razors edge between creamy textures and steely minerality.

Abacela Albarino 2009

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

White Wine

90

This Galician style wine exhibits aromas and flavors of crisp golden apples, citrus fruits, fleshy peach, almonds, and delicate white flowers all carries on a frame that skirts the razors edge between creamy textures and steely minerality.

Abacela Albarino 2010

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

White Wine

90

The cool conditions on our estate's north facing hillsides allow this beautiful grape to slowly ripen while retaining its lively acidity. This Galician style wine exhibits aromas and flavors of crisp apples and pears, orange, pineapple, and delicate white flowers all carried on a frame that skirts the razors edge between creamy textures and steely minerality.

Abacela Albarino 2014

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

White Wine

89

Albariño is a delicate Spanish white grape that ripens gracefully in our estate vineyards. It produces an assertive, dry wine characterized by beautiful floral and citrus aromas with flavors of pear, apple and citrus. The finish is mouth coating with refreshing acidity.

Abacela Albarino 2019

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

White Wine

91

Another fantastic vintage of Abacela's famous Albarino. This crisp and aromatic masterpiece provides green apple, pineapple, pear, and a lemon-lime component. The beautiful floral aromas and bright acidity make this wine perfect for many dishes, especially seafood!

Abacela Estate Tempranillo 2006

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

91

Our estate vineyards in Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley are an ideal terroir for this noble Spanish varietal. The 2006 vintage, the tenth release of our signature Tempranillo, is deeply colored and powerfully structured with intense aromas and flavors of ripe black fruits, savory spice, cassis, and smoke. Experience suggests this wine will age easily for five to seven years and offer a long plateau of maturity. If patience fails aeration is recommended. We also suggest saffron and pimenton dusted lamb with chèvre and sun dried tomato-stuffed peppers.

Abacela Estate Tempranillo 2007

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

90

The eleventh release of our flagship Tempranillo continues the tradition of quality and excellence expected from our terroir. The penetrating color and compelling aromas allude to the concentration of flavor which follow. Ripe black fruits, savory spice, and well defined tannins convincingly whisper quality. This wine will imporve for six to eight years and offers a long plateau of maturity. Decanting is recommended.

Abacela Fiesta Tempranillo 2014

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

91

Their fruit driven Fiesta Tempranillo is a fantastic representation of vintage and terroir. Bright garnet in color, this wine opens with aromas of red fruit, cherry, plum and spice notes. This sleek and silky Tempranillo unfolds into flavors of black currant, mocha, French vanilla with a lush and velvety tannin.

Abacela Fiesta Tempranillo 2015

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

92

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Abacela Fiesta Tempranillo 2016

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

Red Wine

90

This fruit driven Fiesta Tempranillo is a fantastic representation of vintage and terroir. Bright garnet in color, this wine opens with aromas of red fruit, cherry, plum and spice notes. This sleek and silky Tempranillo unfolds into flavors of black currant, mocha, French vanilla with a lush and velvety tannin.

Abacela Grenache Rose 2014

Umpqua Valley, Oregon

Pink and Rosé

89

The color of ruby red grapefruit, this dry Rosé displays notes of strawberries, watermelon and roses, coupled with flavors of cherries, apple skins and hints of citrus peel. The balanced acidity and lengthy finish define the complexity and minerality of this wine.

Abadia Retuerta Cuvee El Campanario 1997

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

90

"The 1997 Cuvee El Campanario (100% Tempranillo) reveals great intensity, ripeness, and richness. Made from some of this huge estate's finest Tempranillo parcels, its dark ruby color is followed by sweet, jammy, black raspberry fruit aromas with notes of licorice and toasty oak."

Abadia Retuerta Le Domaine Blanco 2015

Spain

White Wine

91

Bright and straw-coloured with golden hues. Its' nose is complex, intense and fruity; reminiscent of other grape varieties, with hints of pineapple and grapefruit, toast, butter and bakery. After 5 to 6 months of ageing in French Oak barrels, a fresh, citric, smoky, and slightly spiced flavor is achieved. It is a wine with body, just the right notes of wood, unctuous, with a long, fresh and delicate finish. It is a faithful reflection of our personality and has huge potential for laying down.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Garduna Syrah Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon 2009

Spain

Red Wine

90

This single vineyard wine was produced exclusively with Syrah grapes. The vines are planted in bright, white limestone soil in the middle of pine trees that protect the vineyard from strong winds. The grapes produced here reach perfect ripeness levels.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Garduna Syrah Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon 2010

Spain

Red Wine

90

This single vineyard wine was produced exclusively with Syrah grapes. The vines are planted in bright, white limestone soil in the middle of pine trees that protect the vineyard from strong winds. The grapes produced here reach perfect ripeness levels.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2009

Spain

Red Wine

90

Impressive color in the glass, intense and young. Opens up on the nose, offering very clean notes of wild herbs and ripe (almost preserve) red fruit (wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry), delicately creamy. In the mouth, the attack is very smooth,moving immediately on to unveil a very deep wine, fleshy and structured, with an impacting return to the fruit, although the highlight is perhaps its noblesse, maturity and refined tannins. Bold, persistent and full of character. A great wine, a wine ofdistinction.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2010

Spain

Red Wine

92

Impressive color in the glass, intense and young. Opens up on the nose, offering very clean notes of wild herbs and ripe (almost preserve) red fruit (wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry), delicately creamy. In the mouth, the attack is very smooth,moving immediately on to unveil a very deep wine, fleshy and structured, with an impacting return to the fruit, although the highlight is perhaps its noblesse, maturity and refined tannins. Bold, persistent and full of character. A great wine, a wine ofdistinction.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2011

Spain

Red Wine

91

Impressive color in the glass, intense and young. Opens up on the nose, offering very clean notes of wild herbs and ripe (almost preserve) red fruit (wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry), delicately creamy. In the mouth, the attack is very smooth,moving immediately on to unveil a very deep wine, fleshy and structured, with an impacting return to the fruit, although the highlight is perhaps its noblesse, maturity and refined tannins. Bold, persistent and full of character. A great wine, a wine ofdistinction.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2012

Spain

Red Wine

90

Intense color in the glass. Fresh black fruit on the nose: blackberries that fuse together on a backdrop of shrubs, aromatic herbs, palulu and light notes of cocoa. In the mouth, it is big but smooth, with a fully developed, well-rounded tanning. Velvety with a long, persistent finish.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2013

Spain

Red Wine

91

ago Negralada comes from a plot of Tempranillo, the noblest Spanish grape variety. The vines are planted in deep gravel soils intermixed with sand at the surface, and produce wines with a distinctive firm, tannic character.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada Tempranillo 2014

Spain

Red Wine

90

Intense color in the glass. Fresh black fruit on the nose: blackberries that fuse together on a backdrop of shrubs, aromatic herbs, palulu and light notes of cocoa. In the mouth, it is big but smooth, with fully developed, well-rounded tannins. Velvety with a long, persistent finish.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellon Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Spain

Red Wine

90

This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a limestone-rich terroir blessed with its own microclimate. After a complete maceration, it spent sixteen months developing its potential in new oak barrels. Dark color, which gives off a delicate air of sweet spices, exotic fruit, mineral flavors, which together show us its generous, yet at the same time complex, body. On the palate, well assembled and persistent, promising a great ageing potential.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellon Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Spain

Red Wine

92

This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a limestone-rich terroir blessed with its own microclimate. After a complete maceration, it spent sixteen months developing its potential in new oak barrels. Dark color, which gives off a delicate air of sweet spices, exotic fruit, mineral flavors, which together show us its generous, yet at the same time complex, body. On the palate, well assembled and persistent, promising a great ageing potential.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellon Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Spain

Red Wine

94

Dark color. Complex and powerful on the nose, highlights of balsamic notes, wild aromatic herbs and spices (black pepper and clove). It opens up with aromas of toffee and After Eight mints. Fruity in the mouth, blackcurrant and orange marmalade preserve. The finish is slightly herby, in perfect unison with the explosion of oily fruit that floods the palate. Long, voluptuous and full of muscle. Exquisite future in the bottle.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellon Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Spain

Red Wine

91

Dark color. Complex and powerful on the nose, highlights of balsamic notes, wild aromatic herbs and spices (black pepper and clove). It opens up with aromas of toffee and After Eight mints. Fruity in the mouth, blackcurrant and orange marmalade preserve. The finish is slightly herby, in perfect unison with the explosion of oily fruit that floods the palate. Long, voluptuous and full of muscle. Exquisite future in the bottle.

Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Spain

Red Wine

92

Dark color. Complex and powerful on the nose, highlights of balsamic notes, wild aromatic herbs and spices (black pepper and clove). It opens up with aromas of toffee and After Eight mints. Fruity in the mouth, blackcurrant and orange marmalade preserve. The finish is slightly herbal, in perfect unison with the explosion of oily fruit that floods the palate. Long, voluptuous and full of muscle. Exquisite future in the bottle.

Abadia Retuerta Rivola 1999

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

90

A Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo blend that is extracted, rich, and ripe with mint, plum, black olive and sage flavors. Complex and unusual.

Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2000

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

88

A Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo blend that is extracted, rich, and ripe with mint, plum, black olive and sage flavors. Complex and unusual.

Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2001

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

90

An amazing bottle of wine for the price, this rich red wine consistently gets high marks from the wine critics. Full of spicy, ripe fruit, how can you not afford to try a bottle or three at this price?

Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2004

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

88

Rívola is brilliant ruby in color with violet highlights. On the nose, the wine is fresh and generously fruity, with impressions of ripe raspberries, strawberries and wild cherries offset by notes of jasmine, spice and mint. The fragrance is confirmed on the palate, which is mellow, fresh and succulent, supported by clean, subtle, sweetly ripe tannins ending in a silky, elegant finish.

Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2005

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

87

Rívola is brilliant ruby in color with violet highlights. On the nose, the wine is fresh and generously fruity, with impressions of ripe raspberries, strawberries and wild cherries offset by notes of jasmine, spice and mint. The fragrance is confirmed on the palate, which is mellow, fresh and succulent, supported by clean, subtle, sweetly ripe tannins ending in a silky, elegant finish.

Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2006

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

90

A blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2008

Spain

Red Wine

88

Rívola is brilliant ruby in color with violet highlights. On the nose, the wine is fresh and generously fruity, with impressions of ripe raspberries, strawberries and wild cherries offset by notes of jasmine, spice and mint. The fragrance is confirmed on the palate, which is mellow, fresh and succulent, supported by clean, subtle, sweetly ripe tannins ending in a silky, elegant finish.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2015

Spain

Red Wine

92

Dark red colour with a clean, complex and fresh nose. On the palate, it has an intense fruity touch, mainly of red fruits. Aged in French and American oak barrels, the wood infuses notes of cedar, pastry and dark roasting. It attacks the palate politely but firmly.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 1999

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

92

A perfect example of why Spanish wines are growing in popularity. This blend of 75% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot is utterly unique and delicious! Dark, rich, and fruity with velvety tannins and a long finish, an amazing value.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2000

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

91

This blend of 75% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot is utterly unique and delicious! Dark, rich, and fruity with velvety tannins and a long finish, for not much money.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2005

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red Wine

90

Selección Especial is dense ruby-garnet in color, with a subtle, complex nose of ripe red berry and wild black cherries offset by notes of violet, menthol, spice and vanilla. Silky, ripe red fruits and hints of spice and mint predominate on the palate, with a full, harmonious balance underscored by refined tannins. The finish is finely textured and lingering.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2007

Spain

Red Wine

90

Selección Especial is dense ruby-garnet in color, with a subtle, complex nose of ripe red berry and wild black cherries offset by notes of violet, menthol, spice and vanilla. Silky, ripe red fruits and hints of spice and mint predominate on the palate, with a full, harmonious balance underscored by refined tannins. The finish is finely textured and lingering.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2009

Spain

Red Wine

90

Excellent depth of color, reflecting the wine's young age. It is a garnet, black cherry hue. The aromas are find and clean. Jammy black fruits on the nose (wild blackberries, plums, morello cherries, strawberries, raspberries). Very mineral and balsamic, typical of the Duero terroir, with floral hints (violets and lilacs). Very spicy, revealing notes of nutmeg and subtle hints of cloves and bay leaf, with touches of chocolate, toffee and licorice coming through in the background. A firm mouth-feel, fresh, savory and balanced. Elegant tannins, superb length and a lingering finish enhance the wine's great individual character, without taking away any of its harmony.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2010

Spain

Red Wine

92

In appearance, it shows off a lovely bigarreau cherry red robe with deep ruby hues. Very clean, direct and expressive in the nose, where fruit notes dominate the wood. Fragrances of blackberry, plum, wild strawberry and raspberry mingle with creamy lactic notes over a background of fine, exotic wood (sandalwood). On the palate it is soft, blossoming into an agreeable smoothness, generous in aroma, which makes it even more luscious and flavourful. In body, it displays the noticeably mature tannins along with the perfect touch of acidity that makes its finish bold and long-lasting. With its great personality, this 2010 is yet another example of consistency and maturity in a wine that never disappoints.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2011

Spain

Red Wine

92

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Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2013

Spain

Red Wine

93

Intense, mature nose with mineral aromas that give way to black fruit, such as blackberry and blackcurrant. Hints of licorice, redcurrant and cherries in liqueur on a backdrop of dark chocolate and subtle hints of a well-structured wood. Elegant in the mouth, well-balanced, voluptuous and silky, polished tannins with a wellbalanced acidity, long and lasting.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2012

Spain

Red Wine

93

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Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2014

Spain

Red Wine

92

Intense, mature nose with mineral aromas that give way to black fruit, such as blackberry and blackcurrant. Hints of licorice, redcurrant and cherries in liqueur on a backdrop of dark chocolate and subtle hints of a well-structured wood. Elegant in the mouth, well-balanced, voluptuous and silky, polished tannins with a wellbalanced acidity, long and lasting.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2015

Spain

Red Wine

92

Dark red colour with a clean, complex and fresh nose. On the palate, it has an intense fruity touch, mainly of red fruits. Aged in French and American oak barrels, the wood infuses notes of cedar, pastry and dark roasting. It attacks the palate politely but firmly.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial (Stained Label) 2011

Spain

Red Wine

92

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Abbazia di Novacella Gewurztraminer 2007

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

90

Typical white wine, elegant and aromatic, light green to golden yellow color. Spicy and decisive aroma and an intense and persistent flavors of citrus, honeydew melon, peach and clove among others. Perfect for crustaceans of any kind, white meats and great as an aperitif.

Abbazia di Novacella Gruner Veltliner 2017

Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

90

This wine offers fresh green apple aromas and is lively and fruity on the palate with a white pepper finish.

Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2007

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

91

The color goes from pale straw yellow with green highlights to pale gold; fruit and citrusy aromas; fresh and full-bodied. Perfect for antipasti, and shellfish based dishes.

Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2016

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

91

An aromatic white wine, which has become a speciality of the Eisack Valley: pale straw yellow with green reflexes, apple and peach fruit on the nose with a hint of mango, ripe and full on the palate, its opulence cut by crisp acidity.

Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2017

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

94

100% Kerner from gravelly marine soils planted at 600-750m in elevation. Vinified in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, then aged 6 months in stainless steel tanks.

Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2019

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

91

A particular specialty of the Valle Isarco. Greenish to bright yellow in color. Peaches, apricots, and tones of tangerines on the nose. Very lively, juicy, and sleek on the palate, with a mineral-rich finish.

Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein 2007

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Red Wine

92

Intense ruby red color leaning toward garnet. Pleasant aromas of fruit, vanilla and violet with a full bodied flavor. Perfect for roasted lamb and goat as well as aged cheeses.

Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein 2010

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Red Wine

90

Intensely deep in color, almost black tinged with purple. Very open on the nose with concentrated aromas of violets, blackberries and black cherries all meshed with savory flavors, coffee and dark chocolate; supple youthful tannins and superb length.

Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein 2013

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Red Wine

89

Intensely deep in color, almost black tinged with purple. Very open on the nose with concentrated aromas of violets, blackberries and black cherries all meshed with savory flavors, coffee and dark chocolate; supple youthful tannins and superb length.

Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2011

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

90

The color is a combination of yellow with green hues. Fruity aromas of peach and banana with notes of honey, caramel and hazelnuts. Soft full-bodied, pleasant and well balanced. Perfect for egg based dishes, boiled poultry and steamed fresh or salt water fish.

Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2013

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

91

Pale straw yellow in color with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon. A medium-rich wine that is fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavors and tangy acidity on the finish.

Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2014

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

90

Pale straw yellow in color with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon; medium rich, fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavors and tangy acidity on the finish.

Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2015

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

90

Straw yellow color. Nice, small intestine; the nose, the bouquet often gives off fine aromas of lime blossom, pear or banana. Well-balanced, rich in extracts. Full and elegant.

Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2018

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

90

Pale straw yellow in color with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon; medium rich, fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavors and tangy acidity on the finish.

Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Grigio 2019

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

92

Pale straw yellow in colour with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon; medium rich, fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavours and tangy acidity on the finish.

Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Kerner 2013

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

92

The best selection of fruit is comprised in Praepsositus Kerner.

Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Kerner 2014

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

91

The color goes from pale straw yellow with green highlights to pale gold. Strong aromas of apple, aromatic herbs and tropical fruits. Full minerally and almost salty on the palate, it is very eloquent in its deep, mouthfilling finish.

Abbazia di Novacella Praepositus Kerner 2015

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

95

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Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner 2008

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

White Wine

87

The origin of the Sylvaner grape can possibly be traced back to the 1600's where it was brought form Transylvania to Alto-Adige hence its name. The vine is also said to have originated from Germany and Austria. The grapes require the perfect orientation, climate and altitude to produce a high quality wine.

Abbona Barolo Ravera 2015

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

92

An intense garnet red with orange reflections, this wine develops aromas of rose, fruit infused spirits, vanilla, and spices. Opulent and intense body, rich with round, austere tannins, it has great drinkability.

Abbona Papa Celso Dolcetto 2015

Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

90

The 2015 harvest has created a Papà Celso with a remarkable structure, body and roundness. The color is very rich and bright due to the ripeness achieved in the year. The aromas are fresh, fruity, intense and herbal offering a reminder of eucalyptus, red fruit, floral notes together with the classic final note of almond; the mouth is harmonious, balanced with good tannins, a well-marked body and good acidity typical of Papà Celso. It can evolve positively in the bottle for several years to follow.

Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2007

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

93

Grapes are hand harvested and sorted upon arrival at the winery followed by a 7-8 day maceration in stainless steel tanks. They are then fermented in rotofermenters. After malolactic fermentation the wine is racked and aged for 12 months in French oak and then for an additional 24 months in large French casks.

Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2008

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

91

Great structure, persistent and solid with a long finish. It is velvety and dry. Pair with Agnotti pasta with truffles, first course with rabbit sauce, aged tome cheese Excellent with game, red meats, truffle dishes and aged cheeses and roast beef with Roquefort sauce.

Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2010

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

92

Soils from this hillside site in the Monforte d'Alba commune of Barolo are loose which produce a bold style Barolo with longer aging potential. Great structure, persistent and solid with a long finish. It is velvety and dry.

Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2011

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

90

Pressenda is a spectacular vineyard overlooking the Castle of Serralunga d’Alba, located in the cru Castelletto of Monforte d’Alba.The wine is ready to develop in the bottle, yet is already enjoyable thanks to the natural acidic component that refreshes the palate.

Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2012

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

92

With great structure and drinkability, its flavors evolve from mint and violet to raspberry and spices. In the mouth, it is solid and persistent. Able to withstand time, this wine pairs well with important dishes.

Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2013

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Red Wine

90

With great structure and drinkability, its flavors evolve from mint and violet to raspberry and spices. In the mouth, it is solid and persistent. Able to withstand time, this wine pairs well with important dishes.