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Welcome to Banfi

A premium wine & spirits company, family-owned since 1919 and currently led by 3rd generation family proprietor and CEO Cristina Mariani-May
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Our Portfolio

Banfi is a luxury wine and spirits company. The heart of our portfolio is the Mariani family’s internationally renowned wine estates in Italy — Castello Banfi of Montalcino, Tuscany, and Banfi Piemonte of Strevi, Piedmont. Its ownership interests extend to a collection of boutique brands from the Pacific Northwest – Pacific Rim and Rainstorm along with Natura wines, produced by Emiliana Organic Vineyards, Chile.  Banfi has recently welcomed  Alexander Valley Vineyards from Sonoma, California and a spirits portfolio highlighted by Brother’s Bond Bourbon Whiskey and Boatyard Gin, Ireland.

Wines

Italy
United States
Chile
Castello Banfi Brunello
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans
Castello Banfi Specialty
Banfi Chianti
Banfi Estate Whites & Rosé
Banfi Estate Reds
Centine
Rosa Regale
Banfi Sparkling
Artist Series
Other Italian Wines
Pacific Rim Classics
Rainstorm
Silver Raven
Thick Skinned
Alexander Valley Vineyards
Natura

Spirits

United States
Ireland
Brother's Bond Bourbon
Boatyard Distillery

Our Company

For over a century, Banfi has been committed to the wine industry, focused on building a portfolio of quality brands with an emphasis on sustainability and education. Highly recognized, trusted and beloved by consumers, Banfi brands offer luxury across all price points, are highly rated and have become leaders in their respective categories.

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Reviews

91 pts
2023 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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91 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2023 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Date posted: April 22, 2025
91 pts
2023 Rosa Regale Sparkling Red Brachetto D'acqui DOCG
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91 pts
Rosa Regale 2023 Rosa Regale Sparkling Red Brachetto D'acqui DOCG
Date posted: April 22, 2025
95 pts
2019 Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
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95 pts
Banfi Chianti 2019 Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Date posted: April 22, 2025
90 pts
2021 Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
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90 pts
Banfi Chianti 2021 Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Date posted: April 22, 2025
92 pts
2020 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2020 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.

Date posted: April 22, 2025
94 pts
2019 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2019 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.

Date posted: April 22, 2025
94 pts
2019 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2019 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.

Date posted: April 22, 2025
91 pts
2020 Alexander School Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel
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91 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Alexander School Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel
Date posted: April 9, 2025
94 pts
2020 Summus Toscana IGT
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2020 Summus Toscana IGT

A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.

Date posted: April 9, 2025
94+
2020 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94+
Castello Banfi Brunello 2020 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.

Date posted: April 9, 2025
94 pts
2020 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2020 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.

Date posted: April 9, 2025
93 pts
2020 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2020 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.

Date posted: April 9, 2025
94 pts
2019 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2019 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.

Date posted: April 9, 2025
95 pts
2019 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2019 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.

Date posted: April 9, 2025
91 pts
2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel
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91 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel
Date posted: April 9, 2025
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Spirits

United States
Ireland
Brother's Bond Bourbon
Boatyard Distillery

Our Company

For over a century, Banfi has been committed to the wine industry, focused on building a portfolio of quality brands with an emphasis on sustainability and education. Highly recognized, trusted and beloved by consumers, Banfi brands offer luxury across all price points, are highly rated and have become leaders in their respective categories.

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Reviews

90 pts
2021 Alexander Valley Vineyards Homestead Red Blend
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90 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2021 Alexander Valley Vineyards Homestead Red Blend
Date posted: April 9, 2025
92 pts
2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel
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92 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel
Date posted: April 9, 2025
91 pts
2022 Alexander Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir
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91 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2022 Alexander Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir
Date posted: April 9, 2025
93 pts
2021 Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot
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93 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2021 Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot
Date posted: April 9, 2025
92 pts
2022 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc
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92 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2022 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc
Date posted: April 9, 2025
92 pts
2022 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
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92 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2022 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Date posted: April 9, 2025
91 pts
2020 Sin Zin
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91 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Sin Zin
Date posted: April 9, 2025
91 pts
2020 Alexander School Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel
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91 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Alexander School Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel
Date posted: April 9, 2025
91 pts
2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel
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91 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel
Date posted: April 9, 2025
90 pts
2021 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon-Organically Grown
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90 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2021 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon-Organically Grown
Date posted: April 8, 2025
92 pts
2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Syrah
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92 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards Syrah
Date posted: April 8, 2025
95 pts
2020 Cyrus
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95 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Cyrus
Date posted: April 8, 2025
92
2023 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
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92
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2023 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Date posted: April 8, 2025
90 pts
2023 Alexander Valley Vineyards Rosé
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90 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2023 Alexander Valley Vineyards Rosé
Date posted: April 8, 2025
92 pts
2023 Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay
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92 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2023 Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay
Date posted: April 8, 2025
92 pts
2020 Cyrus
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92 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Cyrus

Intense aromas of crushed raspberries and blackberries mingle with chopped mint leaves on the nose of this Cabernet blend. The palate brings a lively herbal freshness, juicy cherry-plum fruit and zippy acidity before grippy tannin exerts itself along the finish. — Tom R. Capo

Date posted: March 10, 2025
90 pts
2023 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
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90 pts
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2023 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

Clean, fresh and floral, this Sauvignon Blanc gives energetic citrus and white flower aromas on the nose. The palate brings a wash of lively lime-tangerine acidity with flavors of pineapple and lemon curd that fade into a lovely herb mélange across the finish. — Tom R. Capo

Date posted: March 10, 2025
92 pts
Brother's Bond Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
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92 pts
Brother's Bond Bourbon Brother's Bond Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Date posted: March 31, 2025
94 pts
Brother's Bond Regenerative Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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94 pts
Brother's Bond Bourbon Brother's Bond Regenerative Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Date posted: March 31, 2025
93 pts
Brother's Bond bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey
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93 pts
Brother's Bond Bourbon Brother's Bond bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey
Date posted: March 31, 2025
Best Value
2023 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Best Value
Pacific Rim Classics 2023 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Plump and off-dry, with succulent peach and honeydew flavors that finish with a sweet accent.

Date posted: February 18, 2025
BestBuy
2023 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2023 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
Date posted: November 15, 2024
BestBuy
2023 Pacific Rim Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2023 Pacific Rim Riesling
Date posted: November 15, 2024
Gold
2016 Solstice Vineyard Riesling
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Gold
Pacific Rim Classics 2016 Solstice Vineyard Riesling
Date posted: July 1, 2024
Gold
2022 Pacific Rim Riesling
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Gold
Pacific Rim Classics 2022 Pacific Rim Riesling
Date posted: July 1, 2024
Gold
2022 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Gold
Pacific Rim Classics 2022 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
Date posted: July 1, 2024
90 pts
2016 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2016 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
Date posted: April 1, 2024
BestBuy
2022 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2022 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

This is indeed a sweet wine. The wine also has plenty of acidity, so it has that going for it. Aromas of lemon tarts and 7-Up are a canary in the residual sugar coal mine. Flavors like lemon drop hard candies and a peach margarita continue the theme. The wine is sweet without hitting cloying territory.

Date posted: September 12, 2023
BestBuy
2022 Pacific Rim Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2022 Pacific Rim Riesling

The wine's primary aroma of pineapples and wet rocks is joined by a trace of something smoky, like a roaring campfire at the beach. Peaches and lemon-lime soda pop flavors are tempered by a bit of orange zest. This off-dry Riesling is need of a bit more acidity.

Date posted: September 12, 2023
BestBuy
2022 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2022 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

Crisp and fresh aromas of saline, lavender and chilled Asian pear slices are a nice start. Meyer lemon and grapefruit flavors are seasoned with spicy clove and ginger notes and a touch of pine needles. More acidity would be welcome, but overall an enjoyable wine.

Date posted: September 12, 2023
BestBuy
2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Aromas of jasmine, flower, apricot and peach lead to medium-sweet stone-fruit flavors. The sweetness and acidity play well off each other. It brings a lot of value.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Year's Best
2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Year's Best
Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Year's Best for $20 or Less

Date posted: September 30, 2022
90 pts
2021 Pacific Rim Riesling
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Riesling

Top 100 Best Buy for 2022

The aromas provide plenty of appeal, with notes lime leaf, herb, peach and jasmine. Off-dry-drinking stone-fruit flavors follow. There's pleasing acidity throughout.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
BestBuy
2021 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2021 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

Aromas of flower, Nestea iced tea, apricot and peach hard candy lead to body-dry flavors. It's full in feel. There's a lot of value to be had.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Excellence Award
2019 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
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Excellence Award
Pacific Rim Classics 2019 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
Date posted: September 29, 2022
90 pts
2018 Pacific Rim Vin De Glacière
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2018 Pacific Rim Vin De Glacière

Expressive aromas of orange marmalade, citrus, brown sugar and honey are followed by sweet, rich but well balanced fruit flavors. The variety's pleasing sense of acidity keeps the sugar well in check. Marmalade notes linger on the finish.

Date posted: August 11, 2022
BestBuy
2020 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2020 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Top 100 Best Buys of 2021

The aromas are bright, with notes of freshly cut apple and white peach. Sweet but well-balanced fruit flavors follow, with Nestea Lemon Iced Tea notes on the finish

Date posted: August 11, 2021
BestBuy
2020 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2020 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY

Date posted: August 11, 2021
Smart Buy
2019 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2019 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Smart Buy

Soft and fairly sweet, with honeysuckle and orange blossom aromas and tropical fruit flavors.

Date posted: January 6, 2021
90 pts
2018 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2018 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
Date posted: September 27, 2019
BestBuy
2017 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2017 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY

Date posted: January 31, 2019
91 pts
2016 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling
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91 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2016 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling

The aromas draw you into the glass, with notes of lime leaf, herb, pear and flower. Dry, well-balanced fruit flavors follow, backed by lively acidity. Beautiful stuff.

Date posted: January 31, 2019
BestBuy
Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

BEST BUY

Date posted: January 31, 2019
Best Value
2016 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Best Value
Pacific Rim Classics 2016 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Best Value

Soft and delicately sweet, with lively pineapple and lemon flavors that show spicy accents. Drink now.

Date posted: August 14, 2018
BestBuy
2016 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2016 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY

Date posted: August 14, 2018
BestBuy
2016 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2016 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

BEST BUY

Date posted: August 14, 2018
Best Value
2015 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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Best Value
Pacific Rim Classics 2015 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Best Value

Date posted: November 18, 2016
BestBuy
2013 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2013 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY

Appealing notes include pear, jasmine and orange blossom. It drinks a hair off dry with stone fruit flavors that seem a bit dilute

Date posted: October 12, 2015
92 pts
2012 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes
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92 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2012 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes

Sweet, polished, focused and expressive, playing the grapefruit, pear and spice flavors against bracing acidity. This avoids being cloying, and persists harmoniously. Delicious now, but should deepen with cellaring. Drink now through 2025.— H.S. (5 March 2015)

Date posted: March 6, 2015
BestBuy
2012 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2012 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY

Penetrating aromas suggest lemon oil and citrus blossom, with a hint of terpene. This is the driest version of this wine to date, with residual sugar down around 0.5%. Pear skin, pear flesh and citrus carry it through a lengthy finish. May 2014

Date posted: March 27, 2014
BestBuy
2012 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
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BestBuy
Pacific Rim Classics 2012 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

BEST BUY (May 2014)

Date posted: March 27, 2014
BestBuy
2012 Pacific Rim Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2012 Pacific Rim Riesling

BEST BUY (May 2014)

Date posted: March 27, 2014
91 pts
2011 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
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91 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2011 Pacific Rim Dry Riesling

BEST BUY ~ # 10 TOP 100 BEST BUYS 2012 ~

A Fresh and textural wine, this puts a spicy spin on citrus rind and stone fruit flavors of peach and apricot. There’s an intriguing hint of white pepper as well, and an overall sensation of density, intensity and exceptional length. – PG 9/01/12

Date posted: June 25, 2013
90 pts
2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes

Sweet and silky, balanced with aggressive acidity. The poached pear, pineapple and spice flavors linger on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 1,400 cases made. -HS 11/30/12

Date posted: June 25, 2013
90 pts
2010 Pacific Rim Riesling
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2010 Pacific Rim Riesling

#1 TOP 100 2011 ~ Rich on the borderline between dry and sweet, this richly fruity riesling is packed with flavors or peach, apricot, pear, a hint of mint, and a streak of wet stone. There is a lot going on for such an inexpensive wine. – PG 11/01/11

Date posted: June 25, 2013
BestBuy
2011 Pacific Rim Riesling
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Pacific Rim Classics 2011 Pacific Rim Riesling

BEST BUY ~ The sweetness gauge on the back label indicates this as medium dry, and at 3.2% residual sugar, there is more than a hint of sweetness. It’s all in fine balance, full flavored, fruity and round. A mix of peaches, apricots and Mandarin oranges makes this an interesting Riesling with some complexity. — […]

Date posted: June 25, 2013
90 pts
2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes

Sweet and silky, balanced with aggressive acidity. The poached pear, pineapple and spice flavors linger on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 1,400 cases made. –HS

Date posted: March 14, 2013
90 pts
2022 Rainstorm Pinot Gris
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2022 Rainstorm Pinot Gris

Sliced apples, green pears and white peaches on the nose. Medium-bodied with moderate acidity. Fresh and well-rounded, with a caressing texture and a delicious finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

Date posted: August 9, 2024
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2022 Rainstorm Pinot Gris
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Rainstorm 2022 Rainstorm Pinot Gris

Aromas of lemon-scented candle wax and spicy gypsy peppers collide with the earthy aroma of petrichor after a good summer rainstorm. Talk about a Rainsong. Lemon zest and pine needle make up the lion's share of the flavors, with nice acidity backing them up.

Date posted: September 12, 2023
90 pts
2021 Rainstorm Pinot Gris
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2021 Rainstorm Pinot Gris

Year's Best for $20 or Less

Date posted: September 30, 2022
90 pts
2019 Rainstorm Pinot Noir
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2019 Rainstorm Pinot Noir

EDITORS’ CHOICE

This well-constructed value wine offers light raspberry and strawberry buoyed by gentle acidity. There is just enough of a phenolic edge to the tannins to keep the finish firm.

Date posted: March 4, 2022
90 pts
2012 Rainstorm Pinot Gris
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2012 Rainstorm Pinot Gris

Top 100 Best Buys of 2013

Spicy and intense, this excellent Pinot Gris is loaded with Gravenstein apple, cut pear and a taste of orange peel. Surprising length and power for a European-styled wine, with modest alcohol. Best Buy. – Paul Gregutt

Date posted: August 19, 2013
90 pts
2011 Rainstorm Pinot Gris
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2011 Rainstorm Pinot Gris

BEST BUY ~ This is the first release from Rainstorm, part of the expanding Mariani Family presence in the Pacific Northwest. It’s bone dry, immaculately fresh, and lees-aged, with lovely depth and finesse. Flavors of melon and cucumber dominate, and the crisp acidity offers bracing minerality. — P.G. (8/1/2012)

Date posted: June 25, 2013
90 pts
2011 Rainstorm Pinot Gris
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90 pts
Rainstorm 2011 Rainstorm Pinot Gris

This is the first release from Rainstorm, part of the expanding Mariani Family presence in the Pacific Northwest. It’s bone dry, immaculately fresh, and lees-aged, with lovely depth and finesse. Flavors of melon and cucumber dominate, and the crisp acidity offers bracing minerality. – P.G.

Date posted: March 13, 2013
93 pts
2020 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
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93 pts
Thick Skinned 2020 Thick Skinned Red Mountain

Tasted in a vertical setting of 2015 through 2020, the 2020 Thick Skinned is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Malbec and only 1% Petit Verdot. Still a baby and set to be released at the end of 2024, it’s still incredibly tight and youthful but has good bones. Firm, bold, spicy and juicy, it’s like a puppy with big floppy ears and paws that will undoubtedly grow into its size. With plenty of hedonistic, juicy dark red fruit flavors and oak essences, this will be a knockout for years to come. Your patience will be rewarded.

Date posted: December 11, 2024
93+
2019 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
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93+
Thick Skinned 2019 Thick Skinned Red Mountain

Tasted in a vertical setting of 2015 through 2020, the 2019 Thick Skinned is over half Cabernet Sauvignon with a quarter Malbec and 15% Petit Verdot. The 2019 has some similarities with the 2018, yet it is still firm and tannic, offering a dusty and rustic nose that needs some time to fill its shoes. Full-bodied, spicy and fresh, the Cabernet blend should find its stride in about two years. Until then, it will have plenty of time to hit its cadence.

Date posted: December 11, 2024
Gold
2018 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
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Thick Skinned 2018 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
Date posted: July 1, 2024
92 pts
2018 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
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92 pts
Thick Skinned 2018 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
Date posted: April 1, 2024
94 pts
2017 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
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94 pts
Thick Skinned 2017 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
Date posted: April 1, 2024
92 pts
2016 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
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92 pts
Thick Skinned 2016 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
Date posted: April 1, 2024
92 pts
2015 Thick Skinned Red Mountain92
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92 pts
Thick Skinned 2015 Thick Skinned Red Mountain92
Date posted: April 1, 2024
Gold
2018 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
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Thick Skinned 2018 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
Date posted: June 6, 2023
90 pts
2017 Thick Skinned Red Mountain Blend
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90 pts
Thick Skinned 2017 Thick Skinned Red Mountain Blend

Cellar Selection

This is 56.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.8% Malbec and 9.7% Petit Verdot. Brooding aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, cherry and tar are followed by surprisingly lighter styled fruit flavors. There's plenty of acidity and tannin structure there. Time will serve it well.

Date posted: May 20, 2021
90 pts
2016 Thick Skinned Red Mountain
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90 pts
Thick Skinned 2016 Thick Skinned Red Mountain

Potent and dense, with sturdy blackberry, orange zest and dark chocolate accents that finish with mild tannic grip. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot

Date posted: August 18, 2020
90 pts
2015 Thick Skinned Red Mountain Blend
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90 pts
Thick Skinned 2015 Thick Skinned Red Mountain Blend

This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Malbec (33%) and Petit Verdot. It's aromatically locked up on first pour, showing whiffs of cherry and spice. The palate is considerably more expressive, packed with rich, dense, jammy black cherry flavors surrounded by a pleasing sense of structure.

Date posted: May 1, 2019
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Spirits

United States
Ireland
Brother's Bond Bourbon
Boatyard Distillery

Our Company

For over a century, Banfi has been committed to the wine industry, focused on building a portfolio of quality brands with an emphasis on sustainability and education. Highly recognized, trusted and beloved by consumers, Banfi brands offer luxury across all price points, are highly rated and have become leaders in their respective categories.

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90 pts
2023 Natura Pinot Noir
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90 pts
Natura 2023 Natura Pinot Noir

A fruity and nicely generous pinot with light red berries and plums. Juicy and firm on the palate with a medium body and a round, simple finish. Easy to drink. Grapes from Bio Bio. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.

Date posted: May 8, 2024
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2021 Natura Sauvignon Blanc
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Natura 2021 Natura Sauvignon Blanc
Date posted: October 4, 2023
90 pts
2022 Natura Pinot Noir
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Natura 2022 Natura Pinot Noir

Some mossy berries and a hint of sweet spices to the strawberries. Juicy and bright on the palate with some restrained sweet-sour fruit. Clean and concise. Most of the grapes are from Bio-Bio, with some from Colchagua. Drink now.

Date posted: August 6, 2023
90 pts
2022 Natura Cabernet Sauvignon
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Natura 2022 Natura Cabernet Sauvignon

Fruity and expressive on the nose with some nice white pepper and currants. Juicy and generous on the medium-bodied palate with a nice crunch to the sweet cherry fruit. Nice tannin tension here. Drink now.

Date posted: August 6, 2023
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2021 Natura Pinot Noir
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Natura 2021 Natura Pinot Noir
Date posted: May 18, 2023
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2021 Natura Merlot
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Natura 2021 Natura Merlot

This Merlot has nice acidity and a spicy nose that includes hints of berries. Chewy tannins frame a palate with mild blackberry flavors that fade into a brief finish.

Date posted: May 18, 2023
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2021 Natura Carmenere
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Natura 2021 Natura Carmenere

Aromas of ripe berries introduce a palate with the same fruit notes and a touch of grass. It's an easy-sipping wine, with light tannins and gentle acidity.

Date posted: March 27, 2023
90 pts
2021 Natura Cabernet Sauvignon
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Natura 2021 Natura Cabernet Sauvignon

Savory cranberries, cumin and some redcurrants and plums. Nicely generous and bright with juicy fruit and firm tannins on the palate and a flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Vegan. Drink now.

Date posted: April 28, 2022
90 pts
2021 Natura Pinot Noir
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90 pts
Natura 2021 Natura Pinot Noir

Cranberries, cherries and some herbs on the nose. This is a juicy and bright pinot with some herbs, red dates and white pepper on the palate. Easy-drinking style with some tannins. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap.

Date posted: April 28, 2022
90 pts
2021 Natura Rosé
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90 pts
Natura 2021 Natura Rosé

Fresh grapefruit and some scented flowers and wet stones on the nose, followed by nectarines on the palate. An elegant and supple rosé. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap.

Date posted: April 28, 2022
92 pts
2020 Natura Pinot Noir
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92 pts
Natura 2020 Natura Pinot Noir

Sour cherries, redcurrants, dried flowers and smoky undertones. It’s medium-bodied with creamy tannins. Crisp and crunchy with pure, juicy character. Flavorful finish with good length. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Date posted: June 1, 2021
91 pts
2020 Natura Rosé
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91 pts
Natura 2020 Natura Rosé

A juicy, fruity red with some cooked fruit, yet it comes out fresh and vivid at the finish. Medium body. Drink now.

Date posted: June 1, 2021
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Natura 2014 Natura Carmenere

2016 TEXSOM International Wine Competition Gold Medal

Date posted: May 9, 2016
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2014 Natura Sauvignon Blanc
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Natura 2014 Natura Sauvignon Blanc
Date posted: March 19, 2015
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