2017
Guigal 2017 La Landonne Cote Rotie
Deep red-black in colour, with powerful aromas of small black fruits, liquorice, roasted notes and fragrant spice. The palate is rich, round and velvety, bringing concentrated dark fruit, black pepper and savoury depth. Dense structure and ripe tannins build through the centre, while fresh acidity carries the remarkably long, composed finish.
Guigal 2017 La Turque Cote Rotie
Blackberry, blueberry and raspberry meet smoked meat, graphite and dark chocolate, with violet, incense and flint lifting the bouquet. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably balanced, carrying ripe black fruit through fine, dusty tannins and a long mineral finish. Powerful but poised, it suits slow-roasted lamb, venison or beef.
Racines 2017 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and light tropical notes create a creamy, open-knit profile with understated richness. The palate is inviting and layered, placing ripe core fruit beside savoury spice and gentle earthy depth. Fresh structure keeps the Chardonnay composed, while subtle breadth carries the flavours into a lingering, food-friendly finish.
Continuum Estate 2017 Proprietary Red
Rated 98 points by James Suckling, this full-bodied red opens with blackberry, blackcurrant and cassis, lifted by mint and fresh sage. Wrought iron and pencil-shaving notes add savoury mineral depth. The palate is tight yet elegant, with plush tannins and lively tension carrying the fruit into a fine, focused finish. Serve with grilled ribeye, roast lamb or aged cheddar.
Inglenook 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Napa Valley
Blackberry bramble and black cherry open with truffle, fennel and cocoa. The Cabernet palate is tightly woven yet polished, with fine, round tannins supporting redcurrant, damson plum and dark cherry. Vanilla, liquorice and cedar add quiet richness, while incense and mineral notes carry the fresh, elegant structure into a long, generous finish.
Paradigm 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
Juicy blackcurrant leads a powerful, richly inviting profile, with clove and brown sugar adding warm spice. Gravelly texture and a cohesive structure keep the fruit focused, while a supple palate gives the wine generosity without losing shape. Lengthy and composed through the finish, it benefits from air. Serve with roast beef, lamb or deeply browned mushrooms.
Beran 2017 Sonoma County Zinfandel
Fresh blueberry and raspberry meet dark chocolate and a measured touch of vanilla oak. The palate is rich yet elegant, layering red and black berries with clove and black pepper. A firm seam of black cherry, toast and espresso adds structure, while polished tannins carry the fruit into a long, generous finish.
Signorello Estate 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Charcoal and graphite frame concentrated blackcurrant and blueberry, giving the wine a dark, savoury aromatic profile. The palate is dense and full-bodied, with opulent fruit held in check by freshness and firm structure. Fine mineral detail and measured tannins carry the Cabernet through a long, composed finish with impressive depth.
Kosta Browne 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Fresh cranberry, strawberry and citrus rind open with a light touch of baking spice. Broad and silky on the palate, the Pinot Noir balances ripe raspberry and pomegranate with a supportive line of acidity. Well-judged oak adds quiet polish, while the bright fruit and freshness carry through a poised, gently spiced finish.
Lewis Cellars 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Ripe black fruit and blueberry compote lead an intense, compact Cabernet, lifted by sultry spice, clove and dark chocolate. The palate opens broadly, with crushed rock and toffee adding savoury depth beneath the generous fruit. Polished tannins bring control and definition, guiding the wine through a powerful, structured and lingering close.
Wilson Foreigner 2017 Rancho Chimiles Valdiguié Napa Valley
Cranberry and tart cherry lead, lifted by white pepper and freshly cut tarragon, sage and rosemary. Concrete and neutral oak keep the fruit direct while adding gentle texture rather than overt wood. Bright natural acidity gives the palate a lively, thirst-quenching shape and carries the savoury herbs into a crisp finish.
Lindstrom Wines 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Cherry, cola and fresh earth lead with bright cranberry and a light touch of baking spice. Broad and silky on the palate, the Pinot Noir brings fresh cherry juice, celery leaf and a fine mineral-saline note. Coastal freshness keeps the texture lively, carrying crisp cranberry and gentle spice into a clean, refreshing finish.
Cobb 2017 Doc’s Ranch Vineyard Pommard & 114 Selection Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Dense layers of black cherry, red plum and black tea open the wine, followed by cardamom and anise. The palate is juicy and succulent, with generous fruit carried by a smooth, detailed texture. Blueberry and red cherry bring lift, while measured spice and a neatly resolved finish keep the richer profile composed.
Cobb 2017 Coastlands Vineyard Old Firs Block Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Dark cherry and raspberry open with bay laurel, rose petal, lavender and white pepper. The palate is polished and svelte, its perfumed fruit held in a fresh, finely grained frame. Strawberry and tea leaf add detail before a lifted finish of orange rind and Meyer lemon peel, elegant and quietly persistent.
O’Rourke’s Peak 2017 Chardonnay
Butter, fresh citrus and measured oak open the nose. The palate is smooth and rounded, with orange marmalade bringing a gently bittersweet richness through the middle. A firm oak frame gives the wine shape without overwhelming the fruit, while clean citrus freshness carries the flavours into a lingering, softly textured finish.
Henricsson 2017 Premiere Pinot Noir
Cherry and earth open with a restrained forest-floor note. Medium-full in body, the palate brings black cherry fruit, lively acidity and a fine structural lift, balancing ripeness with a gently rustic edge. Silky tannins and quiet minerality keep the finish composed and persistent. Serve with duck, roast mushrooms, pork tenderloin or aged alpine cheese.
Hermit Wine 2017 RMX
Deep ruby in colour, with cedar, plum and warm oak spice joined by a subtle herbal note. The dry palate is medium to full-bodied, bringing blackberry and ripe plum into sharper focus. Racy acidity gives the fruit lift, while firm structure and a gently warming finish keep the generous profile composed.
Vale dos Ares 2017 Alvarinho Vinho Verde
Rich tropical fruit arrives first, with honeyed citrus, peach and apricot adding depth without sacrificing freshness. The palate is smooth and mouth-filling, but a bright mineral line keeps the generous fruit focused. Dry and lightly tart through the finish, it closes cleanly with lingering stone fruit and citrus.
Luis Pato 2017 Vinhas Velhas Tinto
Bodegas Alto Moncayo 2017 Alto Moncayo Garnacha Campo de Borja
Dark purple, with ripe raspberry and black fruit layered over roasted nuts, vanilla and warm balsamic spice. Full and powerful on the palate, yet the fruit remains shaped by firm structure rather than simple sweetness. Savoury oak and dark berry depth carry into a long, composed and quietly warming finish.