2010 Red Wine

Napa, CA - "The 2010 Proprietary Red Mountain Cuvee is impressive. It displays lots of wild berry fruit, licorice and floral notes, a chunky, fleshy, substantial mouthfeel and good purity as well as texture".

Grand Cru Classe Graves, Bordeaux, France "... Its deeper ruby hue is followed by a gorgeously classic Haut-Bailly nose of red and black currants, savory flowers, dried herbs, and chocolate. Reminding me of the 2009 (or maybe a mix of the 2009 and 2010) with its opulent..."

Rioja, Spain- "The 2010 Vinsacro Dioro opens to an explosion of flowers and ripe blueberries that is very perfumed. It feels quite modern and aromatic with well-integrated oak and a luscious palate."

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma, CA- "Hartford Court's 2010 Pinot Noir Land's Edge Vineyards brings together fruit from Far Coast and Seascape, a blend that works very nicely. Far Coast gives the body and structure, while Sea Scape contributes aromatic delineation and energy."

Tuscany, Italy- "A generous Sangiovese, with loads of blackberry, dark cherry and berry on the nose and palate. Full and long. Chewy. The new wood could stand to have a little less barley flavor, but the fruit is fabulous. Takes off on the finish." WS 2010 Top 100

Oakville, Napa, CA- "Utter perfection, the 2010 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with a staggering bouquet of spring flowers, graphite, creme de cassis, kirsch, licorice and subtle toast in the background."

Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France - "Lighter on its feet, it's full-bodied, deep, rich, with good acidity, ripe tannins, & richness but no weight. It's awesome any way you look at it & it matches the otherworldly 2010 & 2020. Another incredible effort from Thunevin..."

2nd Growth, St Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Cos d'Estournel unfurls slowly, measuredly, releasing delicate notes of dried mulberries, stewed plums...before giving way to notions of potpourri, black cherry compote and chocolate box...Medium to..."

Cote Rotie, Rhone, France - "...has a regal, noble feel in its tannins and overall balance. Some cassis, black raspberry, violets, and smoked game notes open up nicely with time in the glass, and this medium to full-bodied, seamless effort reminds me of the 2010..." (Barrel Score 95-97)

Oakville, Napa, CA- "Explosive throughout, the 2010 is every bit as compelling as it has always been. Hints of rose petal, violets, lavender and mint add nuance as the wine turns a bit brighter and more floral over time."

Napa, CA- "The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is rich, sumptuous and totally striking. It brings together all of the classic Dr. Crane qualities - expressive aromatics, silky tannins and voluptuous fruit, all with the crystalline purity of 2010."

Tuscany, Italy- "A generous Sangiovese, with loads of blackberry, dark cherry and berry on the nose and palate. Full and long. Chewy. The new wood could stand to have a little less barley flavor, but the fruit is fabulous. Takes off on the finish." WS 2010 Top 100

Oakville, Napa, CA-"The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Crossfire is sourced from the Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard located in the Oakville AVA...abundant notes of creme de cassis and flowers. This full-bodied wine touches all of the taster's sweet spots."

Oakville, Napa, CA- "Explosive throughout, the 2010 is every bit as compelling as it has always been. Hints of rose petal, violets, lavender and mint add nuance as the wine turns a bit brighter and more floral over time."

Cote-Rotie, Rhone, France- "The 2010 exhibits abundant floral notes with licorice, forest floor, white chocolate and grilled meats. The stunning nose is followed by a full-bodied wine with good acidity, sweet tannin and an enormous texture as well as mouthfeel." [BARREL SCORE 96-100]

Napa. CA- "Even more impressive is the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, a richer, fuller wine with the same structural profile as the 2009, but with deeper, more concentrated black currant, licorice, incense and floral characteristics."

Napa, CA- "The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Benchland Select offers abundant blueberry and black currant fruit intermixed with notions of spring flowers. Deep, rich and full-bodied, it comes across like a great classic Napa Cabernet."

Napa, CA- "The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus is a blockbuster, full-bodied effort boasting intense, dusty, blackberry and black currant fruit, white chocolate, espresso and licorice notes."

Cote Rotie, Rhone, France - "...has a regal, noble feel in its tannins and overall balance. Some cassis, black raspberry, violets, and smoked game notes open up nicely with time in the glass, and this medium to full-bodied, seamless effort reminds me of the 2010..." (Barrel Score 95-97)

Ribera del Duero, Spain - "The 2014 Perez Pascuas Gran Seleccion Gran Reserva follows the classical path of the 2010 and 2012 vintages (it's only produced in exceptional years), really nuanced and complex, balanced and still young and even a little austere (these are never showy).."

France - Rhone -"..this inky/purple-colored 2010 exhibits notes of blueberries, charcoal, roasted herbs and scorched earth. ..While the tannins are sweet, they are abundant.. Kudos to Manfred Krankl, Pascal & Vincent Maurel, and Philippe Cambie for this remarkable effort."

Tuscany, Italy- "...The 2010 has it all; expressive aromatics, wonderfully nuanced fruit and tons of supporting structure. This mesmerizing, wonderfully complete Solaia represents the height of finesse..."

2nd Growth, St Julien, Bordeaux, France- "Inky purple color is followed by a massive, full-bodied, incredibly concentrated 2010 that has awesome notes of pure creme de cassis, licorice, graphite, and spring flowers. As with the 2009, it has incredible depth of fruit..."