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Region: California > Napa > Howell Mountain
Grape type: Cabernet Sauvignon
CG 91 - It was at a birthday dinner three years ago that Randy Dunn's 1982 Howell Mountain Cabernet first knocked our socks off when it completely outclassed a 100pt Mouton Rothschild 1982. When all the stops are pulled out on Howell Mountain, these are some of the richest, most aromatically sophisticated Cabernets in the world. The problem? They have a tendency to set you back $100/bottle -- and up. read more »
Region: France > Rhone > Cotes du Rhone
Grape type: Rhone Blend
It's pretty much impossible. Selling high quality, inexpensive wine (not closeouts or winery screw-ups) online with shipping included just doesn't add up. But just this once, given the incredible quality of the 'lesser wines' of the southern Rhone in 2007, we decided to forget economics. read more »
Region: California > Central Coast > Santa Rita Hills
Grape type: Chardonnay
ST 93 - Regardless of price, the 2007 Ojai Clos Pepe Chardonnay is as good as any California Chardonnay we've tasted in years. One caveat. If you only like the richer, heavier style, this is not for you. But if, like us, your preference is for the rich, but terrifically aromatic, vibrant, almost Riesling-infused wines -- just buy this one. You may have to wait some time before you taste another like it. read more »