Wine By The Bay

A superstar of this great vintage, one might have to return to the prodigious duo of 1959 and 1961 to find a La Mission with this much potential. Super-intense and unctuously-textured, with a sumptuous mid-palate and finish, this is an explosively rich, layered effort that possesses everything I could ever want from a terroir that has given me as much hedonistic and intellectual pleasure than any other wine in the world. It is an amazing achievement for administrator Jean-Bernard Delmas, his son, Jean-Phillipe, and the entire winemaking team. The phenomenal aftertaste goes on for over a minute. - Robert Parker

It is not known exactly when Avignonesi's cellars were built, but they are doubtless among the most ancient in Italy.

Probably the finest white wine to come out of Italy, Gaia & Rey from world class producer Gaja, displays a creamy texture highlighted by a refreshing and lasting acidity. Awesome.