The 2002 Cheval Blanc is a wine that I had not encountered for some time, this bottle not poured at the château but at a dinner in London. It's a decent if unremarkable Saint-Émilion that leans towards the Left Bank on...

Classic ruby color with only slight lightening at the rim. An expressive nose speaks of mostly secondary aromas of lavender, violet and a mix of ripe red and black fruit cut with subtle earth notes. The wonderfully rich...

This rosé is a light tawny-gold hue in the glass, with a gossamer feel to the mouthwatering acidity. There’s a crystalline lattice supporting flavors of dried cherry and blood orange pâte de fruit alongside savory white...