The somewhat nondescript bouquet is neutral and mildly grainy with some mild aromas of spice and ripe yellow fruit. Palate entry is meek and softly sweet; things improve at midpalate as flavors of charcoal, maple and sugar syrup emerge. Finishes well in a sweet grain manner.

This Sangiovese wine brings out the grape's most profound spectrum of aromas. The selection process begins directly in the vineyard, where only the finest bunches are chosen. These are then subjected to an extended drying process and meticulous vinification, resulting in a Sangiovese that is rich, bold, and brimming with flavors.

Distilled from organic grain, this golden gin has a vanilla scent and palate, laced with baking spice and finishing with black pepper and clove sizzle. Grippy oak overwhelms the drying finish.

This certified organic gin unfurls bold pine and spearmint aromatics, plus a hint of lime peel. The rounded palate echoes that pine and hint of lime, but it's the anise note that really builds and reverberates into the drying finish.

This rum blended with coconut extract makes one tasty piña colada shortcut. It's clear, quite sweet and palate-coating like a liqueur, with bold coconut flavor.

Mildly smoky aromas entwine with vanilla. The bold palate opens with cigar wrapper, leather and maple, while a splash of water releases tinges of burnt orange peel, espresso and unsweetened chocolate. Nuanced oak and smoke wind into the mouthwatering, puckery finish.

The nose is fruity and offers a slight freshness as well as a small crunchiness. It reveals notes of apple, crunchy peach and small notes of white flowers associated with touches of citrus, exotic fruits as well as slight hints of gunflint. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acid frame, a slight roundness, a good definition, a very fine fleshiness, suavity as well as a slight unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy peach, fleshy / juicy apple and small notes of lemon, tangerine associated with slight touches of zest, gunflint and discreet hints of vanilla.

Nose: Rich and aromatic with notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak.

Taste: Smooth and velvety on the palate, with flavors of toffee, dark chocolate, and ripe banana.

Palate: Full-bodied and well-balanced, showcasing hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of smokiness.

Elegant, light and pretty. This amber spirit has a light, briny vanilla scent and a silky feel. A veil of smoke rises through the Scotch (but fades out fast), leaving behind a sweet nutty, vanilla finish.

A deep golden yellow color, the nose is expressive with notes of fresh breadcrumbs, a touch of toast and butter, and a hint of minerality. Full-bodied and unctuous on the palate. A great Chardonnay, rich, mineral and well-balanced, playing in the same league as its illustrious neighbors Chassagne and Puligny!

The first single malt in the world aged exclusively in French Limousin Oak and Cognac casks, Brenne Estate Cask is twice-distilled in a copper alembic still, and aged for a minimum of six years. The whisky has perfumed fruit and French patisserie aromas with creamy and complex sugar notes of rich creme brûlée and burnt caramel. On the palate: notes of banana, tropical fruits, and warm spices like cinnamon and clove.

Miner’s Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc that spent 21 months in 60% new French oak without being overly impacted by the wood. Scents of crushed stone, pencil shavings, cherries and sage mark the nose of this full-bodied effort, which comes across as tannic and even a bit rugged

Bordering on the presitigious Vosne-Romanee appellation, pinot noir from Nuits-Saint-Georges offers both power and elegance in the glass. The deep clay-limestone soil creates an elegant, velvety and fresh wine with aniseed aromas and an explosion of juicy red fruits on the long and intense palate.

Nose: Blackberry, black cherry, cassis, cedar, tobacco, vanilla
Taste: Dark fruit, plum, blackcurrant, chocolate, spice
Palate: Full-bodied, velvety tannins, balanced acidity, long finish

Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of ripe apples, pears, and honey. Subtle hints of vanilla and oak.

Taste: Smooth and creamy with flavors of caramel, toffee, and butterscotch. A touch of spice and a hint of citrus zest.

Palate: Full-bodied and well-balanced. The sweetness from the nose continues on the palate, accompanied by flavors of baked apples, cinnamon, and a touch of nuttiness. The finish is long and warming, with a gentle oakiness.

Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak.
Taste: Notes of dark chocolate, dried fruits, and baking spices.
Palate: Smooth and full-bodied with a long, warming finish.

95/100 Wine Enthusiast
Duval delivers a wine that echoes the warmth of the vintage without losing the character of place. Rich, complex and heady aromas of blueberry, blackberry and plum cascade from the glass, followed by dried mint, bay leaves and charred cedar. The mouthfeel is creamy, lathered in luscious fruit and oak without either being overwhelming. The tannins are powerful but seamlessly integrated. Christina Pickard

Nose: Rich and aromatic with notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and honey.

Taste: Smooth and well-balanced, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and a hint of spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and creamy, with a lingering finish of oak and a touch of smoke.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red berries, cherries, and plums, with hints of dried herbs and spices.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackberries, black cherries, and dark chocolate. Subtle notes of tobacco and leather add complexity.

Palate: Well-structured with velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish. Balanced acidity and a touch of minerality contribute to the overall elegance of the wine.

Nose: Rich cherry aroma with hints of vanilla and oak.
Taste: Smooth and velvety, with notes of ripe cherries, caramel, and dark chocolate.
Palate: Balanced and complex, with a lingering finish of cherry and toasted oak.

The longest-standing expression in the range, 10 year old was introduced in 2002. It offers a nose that is light and initially green, with unripe apples, acetate, ripe pears, bananas, and light fudge. The palate is relatively insubstantial, with nutty milk chocolate, vanilla, brittle toffee, and oak. Nutty in the short finish, with a hint of malt and drying oak.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe blackberries, dried cherries, and plums, with hints of tobacco and leather.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark chocolate, blackcurrants, and figs, complemented by notes of vanilla and spices.

Palate: Velvety smooth tannins, well-balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish of dried fruits and toasted oak.

This crisp, fruity wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay in Varnier Fannière's Côte des Blancs vineyards. It has a citrus flavor, with touches of green plum and quince, and a tight, mineral character. Ideally, this should be aged for a year, but it is drinkable now.

Notes of mulled purple plum, blueberry, rhubarb and rose mingle with wild thyme on the nose. The palate boasts a deep core of blackberries, black cherries, a touch of blood orange, rhubarb and a deep crush of violets. Persistent youthful tannins are balanced by brisk acidity and beautifully frame its concentrated fruit profile.

A bundle of wood—sawdust, pine forest, and wood spice—jumpstart the nose, though sweeter aromas of bundt cake, shea butter, malted milk balls, and chocolate milk soon join the fray. More chocolate lies on the heavenly palate, which sings with raspberry Ghirardelli squares, cocoa powder, Raisinets, mocha latte, and grape jelly. The finish keeps a good thing going: chocolate, fruit, and cinnamon spice linger on and on.

Made entirely from Sangiovese, this opens with enticing aromas of iris, black-skinned berry and Mediterranean herb. The structured, savory palate offers juicy wild cherry, star anise and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins. Kerin O’Keefe

Each batch is a little bit different, this one leaning to sweet orchard fruits, nutty barley, and hot spicy rye. Butterscotch and vanilla on the nose translate well onto the palate. Brisk peppery spice underlies developing layers, adding another dimension of complexity to an already broad range of flavors. Hints of oak tannins on the finish remind us this was finished in Canadian wood.