1 | Wine | 91 to 95, 500 ml

"Possesses a medium amber color, gorgeous freshness, plenty of exciting nutty flavors, and a classic, dry finish."

"The Faraon Oloroso is aromatic with aromas of hazelnuts, walnuts, and raisins and a broad, dry flavor profile."

"Sweet, with luscious apricot, peach compote and golden raisin held up by a well of latent acidity that drives the spice, chalk and candied lemon zest notes on the long finish."

"Plush on the palate, it offers up loads of sweet black cherry fruit. It has a different aromatic and flavor profile than Vintage Port (the wine is not fortified and was made with new oak) but can be utilized at the table for similar purposes."

"Passion fruit and citrus pâte de fruit aromas and flavors pick up grace notes of honey and spice in this concentrated, intense auslese. There's plenty of structure and it needs a little time to integrate. Fine length."

"Losing a little flesh in lieu of structure, this is nonetheless concentrated and fresh. Peach, pear compote and floral aromas and flavors flow gracefully, picking up a mineral note on the long finish. Great for fresh fruit tarts."

"Richly sweet, delivering unctuous dried apricot, mango, orange peel and tangerine notes carried on a lush, creamy, apple-tinged frame, with nice drive through the powerful finish."

"As usual, from southwest-facing Grenache vineyards and aged in used barriques, the Coume del Mas 2010 Banyuls Galateo - tasted from tank - is distinctively buttery in texture as well as flatteringly glycerin-rich. Black raspberry confiture laced with vanilla and caramel picks up a mouthwatering and extremely welcome streak of salinity, which along with hints of berry skin and bitter dark chocolate make for a highly-stimulating, not to mention long, finish."