Our Bouzeron comes from vines situated on the best slopes of the appellations. We have planted to Bouzeron the golden Aligoté doré grape, which gives lowers yield and more aromatic wines than its cousin,... Read More
Presentation: Straw yellow. Creamy mousse and delicate, persistent cascade of bubbles.
Nose: Very ample and generous, releasing notes of ripe fruit, such as pear, yellow apple, and
melon. Superb balance and finesse complement... Read More
“Ahh, the first wine released from a new vintage is always exciting and this year’s Rose is a sheer delight. It’s like smelling a glass that someone thoughtfully pre-filled with tangerine zest and white peach... Read More
The 2019 Red Blend Grus is a blend of 75% Syrah, 13% Petite Sirah, 7% Garnacha, 2% Malbec, 2% Cariñena and 1% Petit Verdot from Alcohuaz, Elqui, aged in concrete and foudres. Intense purplish-red in hue. The nose offers... Read More
Mineral and savory nose with lots of crushed stones, iron, seaweed, spiced blood orange and cranberries. Structured and vertical on the palate but nothing fleshy here. It shows more mineral tension and tautness than fruit. A pure,... Read More
This is both deep in color and on the nose with plenty of wood spices, dark walnuts, black cherries, peppercorn, licorice, bark and dark mushrooms. Supple entry, but the oak tannins and the intense, juicy fruit quickly take over,... Read More
A dark red color, the 2023 Pinot Noir Mosaic is enveloping and ripe with notes of preserved black cherry, pressed sage, lavender, and sappy earth. The palate is snappy, with bright acidity that complements its riper, more plush... Read More
A very well-made Amarone that shows good poise and dryness on the palate, with black chocolate, cigars, dark raspberry jam, wax and graphite. Lots of silky, melted tannins on the medium-to full-bodied palate, before an elegant... Read More
One of my favorite producers of 100% Garnacha in all of Spain, this comes from Campo de Borja, which is a smaller and not as known DO from the country. The juice for this wine is taken from their slightly younger old bush vines... Read More
Briny nose with hot stones, seaweed, white almonds and a hint of bruised crab apples. Pretty flavorful on the palate with a full body where you will find tangy flavors. Bone-dry and mouthwatering finish with a briny, saline tang.... Read More
Brilliant red. Fresh red berry, potpourri and incense aromas, along with subtle licorice, vanilla and pipe tobacco flourishes. Gently sweet and aromatic in the mouth, offering juicy raspberry and cherry flavors that are firmed... Read More
Over the years, the highest elevations of our vineyard at the farthest eastern and western edges have expressed captivating tones and textures rarely seen in Pinot Noir. Tropical notes weave their way through lithe texture and... Read More
I tasted the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon in October, not long after it was bottled in August. Grapes were harvested October 5 through November 3. It was blended with 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot and matured for 18 months... Read More
Pale straw with green highlights, the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is savory and floral with aromatics of fresh herbs, grapefruit rind, beeswax, and soft floral notes as well as delicate oak spice. Medium-bodied, it has an elegant, supple... Read More
The 2023 Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard is quite an exotic wine. The long growing season yielded an unusually exuberant Chardonnay with notable oiliness but fewer of the intensely saline notes that are often such a signature... Read More
The 2023 Ribolla Bengier Vineyard is a pretty powerful wine. Today, the tannins are especially prominent. Dried orchard fruit, mint, spice and white pepper are all beautifully delineated. I would give this a few years in barrel... Read More
Wild and expressive, bursting with crushed berries, orange peel, flowers and exotic spices, with touches of chili and iodine adding depth. Tense and structured, yet incredibly fresh and crunchy, with a vibrant, spiced energy.... Read More
This is not your typical New Zealand Sauv Blanc. This wine is taken from a single vineyard that lies in the clay-rich rolling hills of the Southern Valleys which benefits from the coastal breezes and ample sunshine. Combine that... Read More
The 2021 Saint Joseph La Sybarite does well in the vintage, with an incredibly spicy, peppery profile as well as quality darker raspberry-like fruit, medium body, a nicely balanced, elegant mouthfeel, and fine tannins. It's... Read More
Subtle nose of lemons, thyme and white flowers. It’s fresh, bright and medium-bodied, with chalky minerality throughout. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Polished nose of toffee, hazelnuts, cherries and plums. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Flavorful, with a pretty balance of ripe fruit and sweet spice. Lengthy, firm finish. From organically grown grapes.... Read More
Every Barons de Rothschild Champagne has exceptional characteristics that make each unique and great.
The Barons de Rothschild Brut is aerial Champagne that is rich and... Read More
The 2022 Syrah (California) is fabulous. Rich, ample and vibrant, the 2022 offers a beguiling mix of dark red-toned fruit, mint, blood orange, spice, licorice and pomegranate. This is a total knockout and another absolutely delicious... Read More
The 2023 Zinfandel Old Vine was raised in 600-gallon foudre with a small proportion (8%) in new oak, and it’s roughly 90% Zinfandel along with an eclectic field mix. The nose opens to bright peppery spice, fresh cut flowers,... Read More
The glorious sands of Evangelho Vineyard created one of the more elegant and perfumed examples of the Evangelho we have made. A blend of 1890s planted Zinfandel, Mourvèdre/Mataro, Carignan, Alicante, Palomino, and more,... Read More
One of the triumphs of the very good 2022 vintage, this is one of my favorite Bedrock Heritage wines we have made to date. Alas, due to a rough late frost, we also have less of it than normal. Starting in 2022 we adjusted some... Read More
One of the most dramatic vineyards we work with, Beeson Ranch is composed of vines planted in the 1900s in a steep, eastern facing amphitheater in southern Dry Creek Valley. Quartz-studded soils and a relatively cool growing environment... Read More
The Contrada Monte Serra in the South-Eastern slope is uniquely perched 450 meters above sea level, is cradled in sandy, mineral-rich soil dotted with ancient pumice stones where century-old Nerello Mascalese is able to develop... Read More
A selection of Carricante grapes from vineyards located on the eastern and southern slopes of Mount Etna, particularly suitable given the high altitude and abundant luminosity. This wine demonstrates a singular nerve as a product... Read More
A dynamic wine, Benanti Etna Rosso is crafted from a select blend of grapes harvested from vineyards located on the northern, south-eastern, and south-western slopes of Mount Etna. These diverse vineyard sites benefit from the... Read More
This wine is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese, a renowned indigenous grape variety of Sicily. The fruit comes from 50-year-old vines grown in the Contrada Calderara Sottana vineyard, situated in the picturesque village of Randazzo... Read More
On the mountain. A selection of grapes from vineyards located on the Eastern and Southern slopes of Mount Etna, particularly from locations recognized for the high elevation and luminosity. In the vineyard. The very first and... Read More
An exuberantly expressive nose combines notes of mostly red berries with plenty of earth character that is also reflected by the succulent, delicious and appealingly textured flavors that conclude in a slightly bitter pit fruit-inflected... Read More
For those in search of a true classic, here is a wine that works both as an aperitif and throughout a meal. It will bring out the flavours of a variety of dishes, from rice and pasta to white meats or fresh and medium-aged cheeses,... Read More
“These fine bubbles express a subtle white peach and orange blossom blend. The menthol notes bring the greediness of a powerful mouth surmounted by toasted and grilled notes. An exceptional traditional method.”... Read More
Deep, glistening red. Vibrant red and blue fruit aromas are complemented by steadily building mineral and exotic spice flourishes. Seamless and expansive on the palate, offering sweet cherry-vanilla, boysenberry and spicecake... Read More
The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate opens with a vibrant blend of crushed cherries and blackberries, elevated by sweet herbal tones and a nuance of spice. Juicy acidity enlivens depths of crisp wild berry fruit and mineral notes. The finish... Read More
Everyone has an Untold Story buried inside and waiting to be lived.
The concept was born from our personal journey and that many “Untold Stories” are often shared around the dinner table over a meal and a bottle of... Read More
Lots of darker cherries, dried herbs, leather, and a hint of chocolate emerge from the 2019 Clos De Betz, a medium to full-bodied, pretty, polished, elegant red with enough density and depth to evolve for a decade. The blend is... Read More
A steely minerality meets with light marzipan and apple juice aromas on the nose of this bottling. The palate gets tighter, showing apple skin and flesh flavors.
Big Table Farm is one of my all-time favorite wineries in Oregon. Owners Brian and Clare have truly set up an amazing winery in the Willamette Valley. It is an all-encompassing property where they not only make wine, but have... Read More
A fine straw-gold colour with great finesse of bubble flow and mousse. Joyful aromas of apple blossom and ripe pear. A full, defined palate demonstrates richness that will help to give this a long life in the cellar.
This is a ripe and rich version of Cartizze with white peaches, exotic fruit, pears and flowers on the nose. Light-bodied, zesty and savory on the palate.
The NV Prosecco Brut Desiderio Jeio possesses good varietal character in its floral white peaches. Clean mineral notes inform the inviting, crisp finish. This is Lot 10040A. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012.
This is incredibly fresh and vivid with orange peel, orange blossoms, cherries and hints of rose stem. Medium-bodied with a sleek and racy palate of creamy, fine tannins and a energetic length and purity. Crunchy. 100% whole cluster.... Read More
So linear and driven, with so much tension and intensity. Aromas of sliced apples, lemons and stones. Medium-bodied with flavors of apples, seashells, lemons and crushed stones.... Read More
Quite a bit of fruit, with lustrous cherries, plums, hibiscus and a touch of spices. Tight-grained and sinewy on the palate, with a medium to full body and a very good finish. More bones than flesh here. Needs one more years to... Read More
Blackberries with refined black spices, cedar and walnuts on the nose. A medium-to full-bodied, tightly knit palate with velvety tannins and solid black and blue fruit. Very long, polished and complete. Drink or hold.
Made from a very special grape variety, ALEXANDRIA MUSCATEL, whose selection, degree of ageing and painstakingly controlled fermentation, all enable its freshness, aroma and taste to be preserved much like a succulent delight,... Read More
The 2016 Reserva Señorío de P. Peciña is a blend of 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano and 2% Garnacha from the Sonsierra area in Rioja Alta. Aged for 36 months in American oak barrels, this garnet wine offers sour... Read More
Muga Reserva Unfiltered is Muga's flagship wine, and the only red wine they produce vintage over vintage. This is one of Rioja's most consistent cuvées qualitatively, as Muga declassifies all of their top vineyards,... Read More
From a slightly more challenging year for the region, the 2020 Muga Selección Especial checks in as 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, and the rest Graciano and Mazuelo that's aged six months in new French barrique, followed... Read More
On the slopes of Côte de Brouilly, this 100% Cotton reveals the true character of Gamay, offering a bright, fruit-forward profile with subtle depth. Fresh raspberries and strawberries lead the charge, while delicate spice... Read More
Tight, intense and layered, this full-bodied wine can be appreciated now for its cocoa, blueberry and blackcurrant flavors, but will surely improve and gain complexity with time. Aged in 20% new oak, mostly barriques. Very fine-grained... Read More
The organic Brancaia 2023 Chianti Classico shows lovely primary intensity with dark cherry and blackcurrant. Barbara Widmer and her team strive for freshness and an easy-drinking experience with this charming wine. Maintaining... Read More
Very attractive interplay of dark berries, chocolate and toasted spices with good concentration and depth. Bright, focused and so juicy, with a medium body and steady acidity. Savory and crunchy.
The Brancaia 2021 Ilatraia is an organic blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. I like the restyled front label design presented with this vintage. This is a bold and generous wine with sweet fruit, blackberry... Read More
Winemaker Notes: We are inspired by Chinon and seek to craft a style of Cabernet Franc that is light, fresh, and approachable. It was fermented whole cluster in open-top fermenters and aged in 100% neutral French oak barrels for... Read More
Aged nine months in 100% neutral oak barrels, the 2023 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills offers crushed citrus, oyster shell, white flowers, and a kiss of salty minerality. It's medium-bodied, has remarkable purity, vibrant acidity,... Read More
As with the Chardonnay iteration, the 2023 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills encapsulates the region, house and vintage with admirable precision and crystal clarity. Red-fruited, herbal and crushed stone aromas introduce a lifted yet... Read More
Summertime gives us a great opportunity to enjoy delicate Rosés or refreshing sparkling wines but sometimes it’s a difficult decision which to open while you are enjoying the company of great friends on the patio... Read More
A textural, vivid and precise Gigondas, exhibiting aromas of dark cherries, cassis, flowers, Mediterranean brush and warm spices. Full-bodied, it has powdery tannins and a refined texture, silky yet lively, sharp and vibrant.... Read More
Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG Erbaluce is an autochthonous grape variety that has adapted to the morainic soils of the territory, a subalpine zone known as the Canavese, which is centered on the town of Caluso. Quaternary-period moraine,... Read More
A very almondy wine with a lot of leesy character and Mirabelle-plum fruit definition. On the palate, it shows weight and silkiness with crisp acidity and a quite extracted, almost tannic and austere finish. Drink or hold.... Read More
Intense color with aromas of vanilla, mixed fruit and peaches. The attack is nice with a smooth, silky mousse, lifted acidity and a silky, super-polished aftertaste. Disgorged March 2024. Drink now.
Sparkling dry wine, with a characteristic bouquet of violets. Ruby-red color with a dry but gentle finish, light and crisp. An excellent companion with many Italian dishes, especially those including parmesan, prosciutto, or balsamic... Read More
The 2022 Pinot Noir Widdoes Vineyard is a rich, heady wine. Super-ripe dark cherry, Kirsch, white flowers and hard candy are front and center. The exuberance of the year is very much evident. High-toned aromatics from the Martini... Read More
A refreshing and aromatic lift of red fruits reaches out of the glass to welcome a first sip that is framed by a smooth medley of red plum, raspberry, red licorice, and sassafras. The soulful fruit core is mixed with savory notes... Read More
Our Sea Urchin is a young fresh expression of Pinot noir. Peachy pink in color, this rosé is like a cool spring morning under a cherry tree. Enjoy a clean acidity with a bit more structure than your typical sparkling wine.... Read More
Smoke and forest fruit with a hint of mint. Extracted and big but youthful. Plummy, with ripe red fruits and some savoury notes, spice, smoke and a hint of fennel. Concentrated, with great acidity.
No more than 15 minutes after we met at a chance tasting in the heart of St. Helena, I heard a voice: “Kathleen, this is the man you are going to marry.” From that moment in time, St. Helena became a place with meaning... Read More
APPEARANCE: Pale yellow-straw with a brilliance along the rim AROMA: An explosive bouquet of fresh, tropical pineapple, guava, passion combined effortlessly with pleasing notes of citrus & fresh herbs MOUTHFEEL: Wonderfully bone-dry... Read More
The Amandoleyre vineyard takes its name from the almond trees that were once planted here. The wine from this prime site within Vétroz is declared a “Grand Cru” and is a refreshing wine of fine structure with... Read More
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a bouquet of dried strawberries and cherries elevated by hints of sweet spice and a grounding note of saddle leather. Vibrantly juicy and round, it displays depths of ripe red berry fruits... Read More
Distinctive, with a drizzle of wildflower honey to the peach cobbler, baked apple and ripe apricot flavors, backed by fresh, vibrant acidity that keeps all the flavors in focus. Drink now.
The NV Brut Rosé (47% Chardonnay, 24% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 9% still Rosé of Pinot Noir, all from Chouilly) offers lovely vinous intensity in a mid-weight, nervy style that makes it versatile at the dinner... Read More
The 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard has delicate aromas of lemon peel, citrus blossom, bread dough and petrichor. The light-bodied palate surprises with its concentrated, honeyed fruits balanced by vibrant acidity. With a... Read More
The 2021 Chardonnay Zotovich is bright and focused, with terrific depth and tons of character. Savory and mineral notes are pushed forward, while the fruit is more in the background. Citrus peel, dried flowers, herbs, mint, sage... Read More
I loved the 2021 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, which is up with the best in the lineup. Ripe red fruits (cherries, strawberries, mulberries) as well as some spice and pretty floral notes emerge on the nose, and it hits... Read More
The 2021 Pinot Noir Zotovich Vineyard is one of the most ethereal wines in the range. Kirsch, dried red cherry fruit, orange peel, cinnamon and pine give the 2021 a bright upper register of aromatics. Delicate and sensual, the... Read More
Terroir: Close to the village of Marey-les-Fussey, on the border with the Hautes Côtes de Nuits, and surrounded by pastures which is important in limiting mildew pressure. High altitude, 470m.
The 2022 Chablis Village Ante MCMLXXX aged for ten months on the fine lees with 15% aged in 500L oak. The chalky bouquet needs more brightness and delineation, though a pleasant pressed flower scent emerges. The palate is well-balanced... Read More
The 2022 Chablis Les Fourneaux 1er Cru Ante MCMLXXX has a well-defined bouquet of apple peelings and crushed limestone. Seaspray comes through with aeration. The palate is well-balanced, with more bite and nerve than its peers,... Read More
A good drop of damson and black cherry fruits right up front, and holds its line while the more austere tannins come in towards the finish. Expertly extracted, self-contained right now, firm fruits that don't dip through the... Read More
Nose: Excellent show of ripe fruits. Neat and precise.
Palate: Still young at this stage. However, the ripe tannins give this wine perfect balance: power and finesse. The length of this wine is astonishing, it goes on and on …... Read More
Plenty of blackberry, blueberry, lead pencil and violet aromas here that follow through to a full body, with ultra-fine tannins that run the length of the wine. So integrated and polished.Changes a lot in the glass. Thoughtful... Read More
When young, Carbonnieux white wines are delightfully refreshing and pure with a fruity, floral intensity. When mature they develop hints of dried and candied fruits giving scope for a large range of gastronomic pairings. The batches... Read More
This refined Bordeaux blend encapsulates the essence of the renowned Saint Emilion appellation. With a storied history of excellence spanning over a century, the estate produces wines that elegantly express lush red fruit, gentle... Read More
One step up from the Whispering Angel, the Rock Angel Rosé is for serious rosé lovers. • It is a powerhouse wine that will rival any rosé producer today from Provence.
Dried oranges and plums with bark, mushroom and forest floor aromas that follow through to medium to full body with a dense finish and excellent energy. Spices such as nutmeg and sandalwood. Some chocolate, too. 57% merlot, 40%... Read More
This has enticing aromas of dried violets, chocolate, oyster shells, bark, blackcurrants, black plums and cloves. There’s plenty packed into a medium body, with ultra-fine, creamy tannins enveloping a perfumed core of black... Read More
Ripe raspberry, pressed violets, licorice and dried herbs compose the multifaceted aromatic profile of the 2022 Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel. Shaped gently by soft tannins, this refined red contains solid... Read More
From a château that deserves more recognition in the market, the 2020 Château De Fieuzal is a brilliant Pessac- Léognan based on 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot raised in 60% new... Read More
Grown on a stoney Jurassic plateau of flint with gravel and some clay, but free of lime so that soil allows for deep root growth. Low yields of 30hL/ha. Fermentation for 9 months at a cold temperature and aged on the lees in old... Read More
So much purity and definition, this is a beautiful wine with clarity of flavour. Touches of grilled almond and rosemary, mocha, smoke and coffee bean, there is so much freshness, with juice rushing in between the muscles and a... Read More
Lovely balance of berry and chocolate with some walnut undertones. It’s medium-bodied with a round, pretty finish. Fresh and tight at the end. Nice softness. 66% merlot, 24% cabernet sauvignon and 10% petite verdot.... Read More
Composed of 77% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with an alcohol of 14.5% and a pH of 3.57, the deep purple-black colored 2020 Fleur Cardinale bursts from the glass with powerful notes of crushed blackberries,... Read More
Cassis, black raspberries, graphite, spicy oak, and floral notes all emerge from the 2020 Chateau Fombrauge, a wonderfully textured, medium to full-bodied, concentrated, yet elegant Saint-Emilion. A wine that builds beautifully... Read More
A medicinal edge on the nose, some gorgeous floral and herbal touches to the ripe fruit but a savoury element too. Compact and dense on the palate, the tannins and general weight is felt in the mouth straight away, with searing... Read More
Very floral, the 2022 Château Haut-Batailley Verso has beautiful black raspberry and cassis-like notes as well as hints of spicy wood and violet, medium to full body, a rounded, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish.... Read More
The 2020 La Fleur de Boüard has a gorgeous bouquet of vibrant red cherries, blueberry and violet scents, very well defined and assimilated with the new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and a fine bead... Read More
They have done a good job of carefully working the extraction so that the tannins are abundant but not bitter, and the fruit is savory, with layers of redcurrant and raspberry alongside some hawthorn character. Expertly handled,... Read More
We have the perfect example of why modern Bordeaux offers such great value for fans of bold Cabernet Sauvignon blends! The classically styled 2020 Chateau Lafon Rochet shows the opulent, earthy character of recent hot, dry vintages—at... Read More
Coming from depressingly low yields of just 26 hectoliters per hectare (the lowest since 1991), the 2020 Chateau Lagrange checks in as 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot that was raised in 60% new French oak.... Read More
Lovely dark red fruits on the nose, a gorgeous sultry florality to it, something a little bit savoury too, pencil led and smoke - extremely welcoming. Great succulence on the palate, juicy and alive, really fresh with the charm... Read More
Crunchy blue fruits with nice acidity and finessed tannins that gently support the succulent cherry, blackcurrant and plum fruit. Toasted elements, clove and cinnamon and cedar and liquorice come into play fairly quickly but this... Read More
The 2020 Château Mangot Todeschini Distique has a similar celery/vegetal nuance, and although it’s more integrated, it's still a head scratcher. A blend of 40% each of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with the balance... Read More
Blackcurrants with crushed stone and slate. Lead pencil. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and precision. Fantastic length and focus. One of the best Dames I have had. Organically grown grapes. 48% merlot, 46% cabernet sauvignon... Read More
The first vintage made with Petit Verdot, the 2015 Château Pédesclaux (52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot) is deeply colored and has a rounded, sexy style to go with lots of cassis and black cherry... Read More
Juicy fruit with crushed stone and a crunchy undertone. Blue fruits. Floral. Medium body. Linear fine tannins and a crisp finish. Citrusy undertones. Salty and minerally, too. Drink after 2025.
The 2019 Château Poesia is a charming, up-front, straight-up sexy Saint-Emilion that brings lots of fruit yet always stays balanced and seamless. Bright red and blue berry fruits, spring flowers, tobacco, and some chalky... Read More
Based on 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Château Poesia has a wonderful purity and freshness in its ripe blue fruits, tobacco, cedar, and spring flower-like aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied, it has good... Read More
The 2020 Tour Saint Christophe opens in the glass with aromas of sweet cherries, raspberries and petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively and pure palate that's rich and fleshy, with generously extracted tannins... Read More
The 2016 Tronquoy-Lalande is a brilliant wine. Wafting from the glass with scents of cassis, dark berries, cigar wrapper and loamy soil, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, with a deep and multidimensional core,... Read More
The 2021 La Folie is a young, buoyant wine with a lovely juicy nature. It's one of the better early releases from 2021 with good concentration and plenty to get hold of within its light body. That's probably because it... Read More
The 2023 Chablis Village has a crisp, stony bouquet that feels a little neutral in style. The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity and citric notes of mandarin and grapefruit. This has fine weight on the finish,... Read More
Biondi’s Etna Bianco is a blend of Carricante, an intriguing white indigenous grape variety with a distinctive stony minerality, with several other more aromatic local varieties. The combination of bright acidity and minerality... Read More
A nice touch of baked cherries and dark chocolate to the deep blackberry fruit. Ink and a touch of graphite and dried herbs. Full-bodied and pretty powerful with fine-grained tannins and a long, extensive finish. 68% carmenere,... Read More
Fragrant strawberry, lavender, red cherry and licorice introduce the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres. Bottled in February 2024 and checking in at 15.12% alcohol, this medium-bodied red is the product of a co-fermentation... Read More
Le Quartz Cotes du Rhone has always been a favorite of mine with its deep flavors of blackberries, wild plums, and bright raspberries, but the 2022 vintage is being lauded as an exceptional vintage, and I don't disagree. The... Read More
A bright ruby hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is refreshing and snappy with fruity, fresh red berry fruit, black raspberries, zesty, lifted spices, and wildflowers. It’s salty and snappy on the palate without sacrificing... Read More
100% Greco
Vines planted in 2000
Southern orientation
400 meters elevation
Clay soils of volcanic origin
Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel for 4 months prior to bottling
This wine is named for Clelia’s third... Read More
OVERVIEW Coquerel Family Wine Estates is located just beyond the town of Calistoga at the north end of the Napa Valley. The heart and soul of our winery is our Walnut Wash estate vineyard, a gorgeous, oak-studded property that... Read More
I met Louis Zabala in 2004 when I walked into one of the first Organic vineyards I had seen. It was some of the first Organic Chardonnay I ever fermented. It has a bit of Lemon Custard, Orange Blossom, and Honey Suckle aromas.... Read More
Crocker & Starr was founded on passion, purpose, and the belief that transformations are the force behind creativity. In celebration of our history and vision for the future, we bring the second version of this new dimension with... Read More
White peach, crushed citrus, mint, and mineral notes define the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Estate. Medium-bodied, fresh, and focused on the palate, with vibrant acidity and a pure, precise character, this 100% Sauvignon Blanc will shine... Read More
An intense perfume of earth and fruit. Honey comb, pear overlay a light autolytic pastry note of sweet pastry cream and vanilla. On the palate, delicate berry fruit, unripe melon, with bright acidity and a tremendous length. The... Read More
Made from old vine Valdiguie grapes from Rancho Chimiles, this traditional method sparkling wine keeps Valdiguie's fruitiness andd gains added complexity and autolytic character from the time on lees.
Bright and nervy nose with a mineral attraction to the pure, limey citrus and sliced green apples. Textured and medium-bodied on the palate with a pure, focused finish. Vegan. Drink now.
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon hails from the Uco Valley and was 60% aged for 11 months in used barrels. An intense garnet red in hue. It offers attractive notes of pyrazines, blackcurrant and blackberry along with a hint of mint.... Read More
This is a blend of 75% grenache, 20% shiraz and 5% mourvedre with the shiraz component selected for its spicy and lively style. Grenache is the star here, holding a very fresh and spicy edge to the nose with some fresh, earthy... Read More
Fruit- and spice-driven, with aromas of blackberry compote, cigar box, cloves and violets. The palate is full-bodied with seamless tannins and integrated acidity, showing notes of blood plums, blueberries and graphite.... Read More
Extended-skin contact fans will want to add this wine to their collection. Ripe melon, guava, rose hips and plumeria. The wine has grippy tannins and a chalky texture to go along with flavors such as beeswax, chamomile tea, peach... Read More
Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka starts with the base of our award-winning Original vodka, real lemon juice, and lightly sweetened with pure cane sugar for a light, refreshing taste!
Deep Eddy Original Vodka is an award-winning vodka made in small batches from the highest quality of corn. It is 10X distilled in a state-of-the-art column still, and filtered 8X with the purest water, giving it a smooth taste... Read More
A blend of 69% Sauvignon Blanc and 31% Sémillon, the 2023 Chaleur Blanc was matured in 42% new French oak. It has gregarious aromas of lemongrass, white peach, tarragon and musky floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate... Read More
The 2021 D2 is mostly Merlot but includes 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and splash of Cabernet Franc. Named after the well-known route in the Médoc, it has a terrific bouquet of currants, lead pencil shavings, spice, and a touch... Read More
A cascade of violets and lavender gives way to wet stone and crushed blackberries as the 2022 Red Blend opens in the glass. This is juicy in character, with a balance of tart wild berry fruits and perfumed inner florals. Hints... Read More
The 2022 Pétalos is Mencía & others from Bierzo. About 30% of the grapes come from Corullón, with the rest from the valley. In an infusion-like style, the 2022 offers pomegranate, dried flower and violet... Read More
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Details is a terrific entry level wine from this team and has everything you'd want from a value-priced Cabernet Sauvignon. Black cherries, mulberries, gravelly earth, and leafy tobacco define the... Read More
The 2023 Albariño, which represents their take of the vintage, was produced with grapes from 165 hectares of the 14 hectares they own. It goes back to the alcoholic degree of 2021, 12.5%, compared with the 13.5% of 2022.... Read More
The normal blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and the rest a mix of varieties, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape is deeper ruby-hued and offers a killer perfume of red and black fruits, flowery incense, Provençal garrigue,... Read More
Very rich and spicy, with impressive concentration and stacks of fine, soft tannins on the full-bodied palate. There’s licorice and meaty intensity in the crescendo finish. A cuvee of 60% grenache, 20% syrah, 10% mourvedre... Read More
The NV Brut Tradition is a light-bodied but well-concentrated sparkling Chenin Blanc. It's a firm, well-balanced style with just 4g/l of residual sugar, lending a serious, vinous character to the wine. Sweet, ripe fruit reminiscent... Read More
A blend of 55% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault from 6.5 hectares around the structure, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Mas features charming, complex scents of mixed cherries and garrigue. It's full-bodied... Read More
The 2023 Chardonnay Arthur is a bright straw/yellow hue and is particularly lovely in this vintage, with elegant notes of poached apples, hints of butterscotch, and orange blossoms coming through on the palate, complemented by... Read More
Classic producer from the Cassis region which is located south, close to Versailles. Limestone soils and cool ocean breezes create this masterpiece. 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, and 20% Mourvèdre. Notes of Cranberry, Raspberry... Read More
Fifth generation family operated winery run by three sisters. The 40 acre estate is located in north of Avignon in the Southern Rhone appellation of Gigondas. These are some of the best values in the southern rhone. Composed of... Read More
Floral and dark-fruited aromas of black cherries, potpourri, licorice, blood oranges and fresh plums. The palate is mineral-driven and tactile, with fine-grained tannins, focused acidity and a chalky mouthfeel. Flavors of graphite,... Read More
This is restrained, giving aromas of preserved lemons, flint, white flowers and orchard fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a vivid mouthfeel, energetic and racy acidity and a fleshy and textural finish. The balance of minerals... Read More
Are you looking for the perfect spring and summer red? Look no further. You can also give this wine a short chill in the refrigerator to enhance the fruit character. This wine is a collaboration between the D'Angerville family... Read More
When Foreau issues a Sec (and the decision to do so relates entirely to the vintage conditions and the composition of the grapes at harvest), the wine can carry from one to two grams of residual sugar but never more than 6 grams.... Read More
A crystalline white from the alpine slopes of Savoie, made entirely from the rare Gringet grape—found only in the tiny village of Ayze. “La Bergerie” delivers bright citrus, alpine herbs, white flowers, and a... Read More
Springtime in a bottle! Dominique Belluard is a local legend in the Savoie region from a local village called Ayze. He has been dedicated to making wines that speak a great sense of place and expressiveness. He sadly passed away... Read More
A silky, streamlined beam of green plum, star fruit and pear blossoms is dusted with green herbs. Salty density builds, with the purity of fruit bolstered by succulent acidity and chalky mineral notes. Floral high tones grace... Read More
Practicing organic
100% Pinot Noir
From a 1 ha parcel in “Les Combes”, a lieu-dit that is at the bottom of the Corton slope, directly adjacent to Corton “Les Chaumes”
Planted in 1942
Grown on clay and limestone... Read More
The 2023 Morgon Côte du Py comes from several parcels of granite and schistous soils with many centurion vines. This has a wonderful, very complex bouquet with exquisite delineation: crushed stone filters through dark berry... Read More
This Burgundian beauty exudes charm and intensity with ripe fruits, bright aromatics, and the structure to age gracefully. It's a welcome introduction to an exciting year in Burgundy and an ideal choice for your Easter table!... Read More
A nice aromatic nose, fresh green apple and citrus notes. The palate is alive with crunchy green apples and ripe pears. High acidity keeps the palate refreshing with a good instant tang on the tongue followed by juicy, almost... Read More
Jean-Guillaume Bret, who with his brother Jean-Philippe manages this 12 ha domaine, and which buys in another 8 to 10 ha of organically farmed must and/or fruit which they sell under the Bret Brothers label (see herein), enthusiastically... Read More
The 2020 Pouilly-Vinzelles, made one-third in barrel and two-thirds in tank, has a lovely beeswax and dried flower bouquet. The palate is slightly honeyed on the entry, countered by a fine line of acidity with hints of verbena... Read More
What could be better than Beaujolais for Thanksgiving? I always love a slightly chilled Cru Beaujolais with my turkey and cranberry sauce. Mee Godard started the winery in 2013 with just 1.3 hectares and she is pretty much a one-woman... Read More
The Pecheurs recently discovered, at Christian's grandparents' house, a 500-liter barrel of uncertain provenance. Some detective work uncovered that this rickety cask contained Chardonnay from the 1982 vintage, left alone,... Read More
A breath of spring in a glass! Pierre-Jean Villa’s “Primavera” is an elegant, aromatic white sourced from the northern Rhône’s Collines Rhodaniennes. A blend of Viognier and Roussanne, it offers up... Read More
Bright and lifted red-fruit aromas of wild strawberries, confit cherry, rose petals and citrus peel. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, finishing with an earthy undertone. Well balanced and... Read More
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Habemus Papam is another vibrant, crunchy wine from this estate. Darker cherries, candied strawberries, and peppery garrigue are just some of the nuances, and it’s medium-bodied, has a... Read More
I was able to taste three wines from Domaine Santa Duc. Starting with the 2020 Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits, which spent 18 months in 36-hectoliter Stockinger foudres, it has a floral, elegant, medium-bodied profile as well as lots... Read More
About an hour and a half west of Beaujolais lies Gamay’s other great terroir. Stéphane Sérol’s Chez Coste comes from a family estate dedicated to crafting vibrant, food-friendly wines. Bursting with blackberry... Read More
Here’s that rare creature, a dry gewurztraminer with excellent balance and a certain delicacy. Yellow roses and restrained yellow grapefruit character. Very pure and delicate in the long, super-clean finish. Where is the... Read More
Shows delicate fruity notes such as pear and peach with empyreumatic and buttery aromas. This light-to-medium bodied Pinot Gris expresses a pure balance between sweetness and acidity, which leads to a long-lasting finish and a... Read More
This is a blend of two native Piedmont grapes, and fruit comes from Ginestra (Vigna Sopra in Ciabot Mentin). The Domenico Clerico 2022 Langhe Arte is Barbera and Nebbiolo, and in this vintage, each grape represents 50% of the... Read More
Organic. 100% Scheurebe. Macerated on the skins for ten days, afterwards the wine finished fermentation in used oak barrels (a mix of barrique and 500L tonneaux). The wine was aged in those same vessels for eleven months. Unfined,... Read More
The 2022 PSI hails from the Sorian side of Ribera del Duero. Ripe plum, cherry and herbal aromas mingle with a balsamic touch, soft cedar and a hint of prune. The palate is juicy and creamy in texture, defined by firm, fine-grained... Read More
The 2021 Napanook is one heck of a Napanook, offering complex notes of currants, cassis, graphite, leafy tobacco, lead pencil, and chocolate. Incredible on the palate, it s full-bodied and round, with supple, vibrant, incredible... Read More
The Doniene cuvée is viticultor and winemaker Itziar Insausti’s personal mission to show the world that hondarrabi zuri, the indigenous grape of txakoli, can be more than just a lighthearted wine; it can be serious,... Read More
Donkey & Goat are pioneers in the California Natural Wine community. The founding winemakers spent a year training under Eric Texier, famed organic winemaker in the Rhone Valley, and that DNA still runs through the winery today.... Read More
This starts very quietly and gently with a wafting cloud of floral aromas, but then your gaze is pulled into the base of this Gothic cathedral window, pulling you ever further upward until you are staring at the heavens. Supernatural... Read More
Isidoro Doro Princic has been producing wine in the Colio region since 1952, and was one of the first vintners to champion the region. Today his son Sandro and grandson Carlo perform the heavy lifting, but the vision to produce... Read More
Cherry, mint and walnut aromas, with notes of lemon zest, cardamom and toffee... with flavors of orange, nuts, chocolate and coffee; finishes fairly sweet, with lemon and herb... Read More
From the importer: This important estate was founded as a distillery in 1925, but switched to cider production in 1950. It is the only commercial operation in France specialising in single-varietal, naturally-fermented ciders.... Read More
So smooth, silky and lush yet fresh, balanced and lively, too. Lots of baked apples, lemon zest and creme brulee on the palate. Long, linear and expansive in the finish. Drink now or hold.
The classic 2022 Condrieu is outstanding, with quintessential aromatics of fresh apricots, honeyed flowers, and a kiss of background, classy oak. Brought up in one-third new barrels, it's medium to full-bodied, has a balanced,... Read More
Vineyards for the sparkling program sit at 2600 feet in southwestern Friuli. The wine sits one in barrel and another year in bottle on the lees. No dosage, so this is very dry. Aromas of tropical fruit, white flowers, and brioche.... Read More
A consistently impressive chardonnay that highlights purity and saline minerality. Salted lemons, sliced apples, seashells and stones drizzled with a touch of oak spice. Full-bodied yet tense and lightly saline on the palate,... Read More
The 2023 Barbera d'Alba is a terrific entry-level offering from Altare. Bright acids drive through a core of dark plum fruit, mocha, licorice and new leather. Sleek and racy.
The Elio Grasso 2023 Langhe Chardonnay Educato is a lovely wine. The Educato is often my go-to choice when I am looking for a refreshing white from the red wine-dominated Langhe region. Aged in French oak, it delivers a creamy... Read More
Our Muscat takes its name from a beautiful vineyard that covers the tip of quite an elevated hill. Muscat is pure, naked in its essentials. You can perceive all the perfumes just by pressing a single grape. Muscat has taught me... Read More
Elk Cove was one of the first wineries founded in Oregon. It was started in 1974 by Pat and Joe Campbell and is currently run by their son Adam. During 2020 (yes, COVID), I had the opportunity to work at Elk Cove both in the winery... Read More
Wild and richly structured, this wine’s blackberry bramble, dusty baking spice and graham cracker aromatics complement flavors of berry pie, pithy candied orange, oolong tea and cedar box on the palate.... Read More
Organic farming. Colombard from Ricetti Vineyard forms the base for this white blend. 2023 was a slow and mellow growing season in Sonoma. Lots of rain and continuous cool temperatures throughout... Read More
After the Chingao bottling, there is a creamy and spicy whiff in the 2023 Albahra, which makes it feel more mainstream. It's juicy and aromatic and has a medium-bodied palate, contained ripeness, 13% alcohol and good balance,... Read More
The sample of the 2023 Doad Lousas comes from a mixture of terroirs, all in mostly 228-liter barrels but some larger ones too. 2023 seems like a superb vintage for the wines from Envínate in Ribeira Sacra, wines with good... Read More
The 2022 Misturado was still unbottled in stainless steel and waiting to be bottled in November when I tasted it, so it was a pretty representative sample of what the bottled wine is going to be, as the wine has no added sulfur.... Read More
The sample I tasted of the 2023 Misturado was a blend of the two 228-liter barrels where the wine was completing its élevage without added sulfur. It's a lighter wine, with more white grapes (close to 50% versus the... Read More
The 2023 Táganan Tinto comes from a very good vintage in the zone of Taganana, a very complete year with enough rain and perfect textbook conditions. They picked the grapes from Taganana later than the ones from La Orotava.... Read More
Quite dense in the glass, this blend of 40% Syrah, 24% Mourvèdre, 12% Grenache, 9% Graciano, 8% Tempranillo and 7% Carignan shows concentrated aromas of blackberry, black pepper and uplifting violet on the nose. The palate... Read More
The 2024 White is wickedly fresh, wafting up with a bouquet of freshly sliced peach, orange shavings and mint. The palate is soothingly round, with pronounced minerality and a wave of ripe pit fruits elevated by brisk acidity.... Read More
After obtaining his enology degree in Spain, Mauricio Veloso Estuardo spent the next five years making wine around the country, including stints in Bierzo where he first learned about low-intervention winemaking. In 2011, Mauricio... Read More
We love the Evesham Wood wines made by Erin Nuccio here at Pogo's. The Mahonia bottling is a new addition to the lineup in the store. This organic wine has delicate earthy flavors with undertones of blackberry and tea leaves,... Read More
The nose shows hints of peach, lemons and orange blossom backed up by a touch of oak. The palate is fresh and creamy with great length from the acidty.
A bright nose with aromas of fresh lemons, dried leaves and stone. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Comforting, with a mellow mid-palate, silky and well-balance. It’s lively and precise with a flavorful finish. Drink or... Read More
The medium ruby 2021 Pinot Noir Estate is fresh with aromas of wild strawberries, fresh roses, and beet root. Medium-bodied and elegant, it floats across the palate with fine tannins and a delicately earthy finish. It’s... Read More
96 points Wine Advocate: Medium ruby, the 2019 Pinot Noir Sisters has a delicate perfume of raspberries, rhubarb, tar, orange peel and tea leaves with touches of flint. The light-bodied palate is powdery and fresh with fragrant... Read More
The 2023 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a fabulous introduction to this range. Black cherry, licorice, cloves, lavender and a kiss of sweet oak bring out the darker side of Pinot Noir. The 2023 is fleshy, bold and absolutely delicious.... Read More
The 2023 Ventoux Megaphone is similar to the Pigeoulet yet brings more richness and depth. Framboise, wild strawberries, resinous herbs, and sappy flowers all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with a supple, layered... Read More
This classic-style wine matches rich blackberries and black cherries with measured baking spices like vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon on a full body and slightly grippy texture due to moderate tannins.
Violets and toasted baking spice open on the nose of our 2022 Faust Napa Valley, with savory layers of slate and cedar joining in the background. Concentrated, perfectly ripe black cherry is spiced with the wine's signature... Read More
Notes of white flowers combine with pine shavings, chamomile and yellow apple as the 2020 Brut Franciacorta Satèn evolves in the glass. It’s round, enveloping and complex, with masses of citrus-laced orchard fruits... Read More
The 2020 Brut Franciacorta Milledì is distinctly savory, with a burst of exotic spices and white smoke giving way to a whiff of crushed apricots. It floods the palate with silken bubbles contrasted by a core of zesty acidity... Read More
Dark depths of crushed plums, black cherries, balsam herbs and dark chocolate form a beguiling display as the 2019 Nero d'Avola Vrucara smolders up from the glass. This is pure elegance, silky and textural, yet full of youthful... Read More
Brilliant golden yellow in color. This Riesling sports a boisterous nose of Asian pear, candied lemon rind, and golden delicious apple cider with subtle notes of pineapple. These crisp, bright fruit notes... Read More
The 2021 Finca Sandoval follows the path of the impressive 2020, with an exuberant Syrah nose, all violets, tar, smoked bacon fat and hints of orange peel. This is a blend of 80% Syrah, 10% Bobal and 5% each Moravia Agria and... Read More
The combination of our love of wine, of Israel and our youthful spirit leads to the creation of the distinctive wines at Flam (winery). The resulting wines are exciting, Mediterranean in style, due to a never ending process of... Read More
Delicate aromas of white flower and coastal minerality frame a beautiful nose on this Chardonnay. Hints of Kaffir lime leaf, fresh herbs, and elements of citrus amplify the bright savory character. The firs sip offers a flourish... Read More
Darkly alluring, the 2021 Teroldego smolders up with a spicy bouquet of crushed black cherries, sweet sage and dusty rose. It is elegant and refined, with polished red berries that coast along a core of stimulating acidity. This... Read More
The Moelleux cuvées are made in vintages when at least a portion of the vineyards produce grapes that carry significant levels of natural sugar. Botrytis sometimes occurs but it is not necessary in order to declare a Moelleux.... Read More
Foxglove Chardonnay always represents a great value. With this wine you have the richness of fruit from California's Central Coast giving you tropical notes. However, the wine is bottled without going through malolactic fermentation... Read More
Wildly spicy, the 2022 Bianco MunJebel bursts from the glass with an array of fermented ginger, fennel, crushed stones and dried apricots. More like nectar than wine, this smooths over the palate then finds a beautiful lift through... Read More
A vibrant purple hue hints at the wine’s depth and richness. The nose is inviting, revealing a complex bouquet of leather and cedar, intermingled with dark fruits like blackberry and a touch of cranberry. On the palate,... Read More
A very citrusy dry riesling that has plenty of youthful charm. Stacks of crisp apple fruit on the light but well-structured palate. Good length and nice garden-herb freshness at the bright finish. From organically grown grapes... Read More
This is showcasing a delightful array of spice that adds complexity. It features lush fruit notes of ripe peach and apricot, all supported by vibrant acidity. The impressive length of the finish invites you to savor every sip.... Read More
An impressive, substantial Sancerre, with just a hint of toasty brioche, which adds a touch of delicious opulence, but this is mostly about freshness and elegance, with dried herb oil, chives and a saline beam of energy on a well-integrated... Read More
The 2023 Bourgogne Les Rouge Champs is a little more floral on the nose than the regular Bourgogne Rouge. It has more red fruit notes and a touch more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, lace-like tannins. Clean... Read More
This is the perfect Spring and Summer Nebbiolo from the heart of Barolo! This is young vine Nebbiolo from the Cru of Bussia, where the Fenocchio family lives and has made wine for 5 generations. When the vines reach 20 years of... Read More
Aromas of baked cherries, strawberries, roses and fresh rosemary. Full-bodied with tight tannins and lovely, spicy drive. Crisp and fresh on the palate, with pretty floral character and very good length.
A juicy and polished Etna red with crushed black berries, pumice, metal shavings and graphite in the nose and on the palate. Medium body. Firm and polished with a pretty finish. Really pretty at the end. Always well-crafted. Drink... Read More
Spring is a time of revenwal and re-birth. The perfect time to graft one grape variety to another in the vineyard is in the Spring. Just as people need renewal of spirit, so too a vine can be renewed to bear good fruit. Renew... Read More
This wine is a blend of Zinfandel from our three terraced mountain vineyards (Chiles Mill, Catacula, & Tip Top Vineyards) overlooking Chiles Canyon. Juicy and approachable, this wine features all the hallmark aromas and flavors... Read More
The Wine
This delicious, versatile wine begins with aromas of blackberry, rose hip, dried cranberries and hints of boysenberry followed by notes of violets and crushed spices. On the palate, the wine begins with a soft, dense,... Read More
Aromas of wet stone, sliced peach and fresh flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with citrus acidity and fresh stone fruit. A little phenolic tension here, too, with refreshing tannins at the finish.
Plenty of blackcurrants, flowers and sandalwood on the nose, following through to a full body with tight, creamy tannins that give the wine polish and beauty. Give it a year or two to soften, but already very attractive.... Read More
The 2024 Alea Riesling is velvety soft in the mouth, subtly focused and spicy. The residual sugar here holds the fruit in gently cupped hands and ushers it across the palate on downy, padded feet. This is a wine of persistence... Read More
Subdued aromas of talc, chalk, orchard fruits, tatami straw, finger lime and fresh lemonade. Dry and tightly furled to a point that verges on severity. There is bountiful extract that pummels the cheeks and stains the palate,... Read More
This wine hails from a single vineyard planted in the early 1940s below the Clos des Carmes, where sandy-clay soils over a soft limestone bedrock impart distinctive character. Aged for 11–12 months in used barrels and filtered,... Read More
The single-vineyard 2021 Finca Meixeman, produced with the grapes from one of the oldest family vineyards with soils of granite and slate, showed superb. It's perfumed, subtle and ethereal, light to medium-bodied but with... Read More
Depths of black cherry, plum sauce, sage and clove are grounded by animal musk as the 2019 NeroBaronj smolders up from the glass. It flows across the palate like pure silk, refined and seamless in feel, with ripe wild berry fruits... Read More
A certified organic Nero d'Avola, the Gulfi 2018 NeroBufaleffj reveals dark fruit, dried plum and fig. The wine offers rich concentration and soft tannins with plenty of dark, sweet fruit on the close. It concludes with a... Read More
Dark and earthy in the glass, the 2019 NeroBufaleffj opens with a burst of crushed ashen stones and earth tones before giving way to dusty black currants and blood orange. It's deeply textural, with silken waves of ripe red... Read More
Sweet-berry and cinnamon aromas follow through to a medium body with light yet fine tannins and a bright, fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Really delicious now, but will improve with age. Drink or hold.... Read More
The 2019 NeroMaccarj tempts the imagination as dark depths of black cherry and brown spice evolve into an array of minty herbs, clove and crushed raspberries. This is soft and supple on the palate, with tart red berries and exotic... Read More
Old tile and ripe berry with some flowers and nuts. Just a hint of dried fruit. Full-bodied with round, succulent tannins and a juicy and tangy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
A blend of crushed plums, rose petals, lavender and Violette pastille creates a deeply seductive bouquet as the 2019 NeroSanloré blossoms in the glass. This is a model of grace and elegance with silky textures, vividly... Read More
Pale yellow with green hints. Strong, rich, broad, fruity with hints of apple and exotic fruits. Dry harmonic, rightly acid, with a finish of anise and almond.
Excellent with fish dishes.
Blend: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Carricante... Read More
Theodora is back and brings joy back into all of our lives. Seductive, bold, with an extremely great structure. Spirited, independent and a little stubborn as ever. But that's exactly how we love them. Because life is about... Read More
Breton’s Marylou exemplifies all that is right with Beaujolais. Easy on the eyes (just look at that vibrant color!), easy on the head (alcohol and sulfur circumscribed), easy enough on the wallet (this is Guy Breton, living... Read More
• Guy’s principal wine, the Morgon “Vieilles Vignes” is sourced from the Saint Joseph and Grand Cras subzones of the appellation, which give fine, stony wines. A high-lying sandy parcel contributes more... Read More
This Lake County Riesling is the perfect companion for a relaxing day. With only 2% residual sugar, it holds just the right amount of sweetness balanced by crisp, clean citrus notes of meyer lemon. The nose of this lovely wine... Read More
Beautiful and subtle, the aromas of wild strawberry, light cranberry, and warm raspberry delight the senses. Mingled with a soft rustic dustiness, this wine is soft on the nose. On the palate, the aromas become flavors, bringing... Read More
This wine incorporates choice fruit from vineyards throughout Napa Valley, from our organic estate vineyards to small rugged hillside sites of our partner growers. By blending these various lots, we create a rich panorama on the... Read More
This sensuous sparkling stunner from Hammerling Wines in California is a hidden gem for fans of bubbles. It is an amalgamation of Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (32%), and Pinot Meunier (18%) harvested from some of the top vineyards... Read More
The grapes were harvested between 18 and 19 brix, settled overnight and fermented in a combination of stainless steel and neutral oak barrels. The wines were aged separately for 6 months in barrel before blending. The... Read More
Precise and focused aromas of flint, lemon confit, orange oil and hazelnuts. The palate is mid-weighted with vivid acidity and a textural but delicate mouthfeel. 100% stainless steel fermentation and then six months in old French... Read More
Showing aromas of cherry, cranberry, wild blueberry, and red plum with hints of pink peppercorn and bergamot, the medley is bright and cheerful. The beautifully textured palate shows loads of juicy red and black cherry, blood... Read More
Vinified in 300 and 600 liters, the 2022 Cuvée Antan is an aromatically restrained, barrel-fermented Sancerre. The palate gives more flavor than the nose suggests, filling the mid-palate with fresh apricot, lees-derived... Read More
Background hints of wood are present on the brooding and much more sauvage-inflected aromas of plum and dark currant. The supple and delicious medium weight flavors possess better volume as well as mid-palate density, all wrapped... Read More
The 2020 Mount Hermon Cabernet Sauvignon presents pleasing fruit aromas of fresh raspberries, cherries, plums and blueberries, intermingling with attractive notes of spices and herbs. With medium body and nice varietal character,... Read More
The grapes were carefully selected from vineyards in Clarksburg, California. This full bodied and complex Chardonnay exhibits all of the elegant characteristics of the varietal grown in this renowned appellation with top notes... Read More
Still young and a little closed, showing some flintiness along with aromas of apricots, grapefruit and beeswax. Smoked almonds. It,s medium- to full-bodied and deliciously creamy with both biscuity and crushed stone elements that... Read More
The Bohan-Dillon Pinot Noir is an homage to the great village wines of France: a wine full of place and personality, made with the same care and attention as the top wines, yet at a good price. Our only non-estate wine, it brings... Read More
This Memorial Day, as we honor those service men and women who gave their lives for our country and gather with friends and family, I recommend drinking a wine from a storied winery, Hourglass the United States’ powerhouse... Read More
The 2022 Le Haut-Lieu Sec is a lithe, reductive style with floral character and talcum powder. Full of phenolic, lip-smacking texture woven through its core, lending a sense of satisfying grunt to this dry yet balanced style.... Read More
The 2023 Pinot Noir Old Eight Cut opens with a delicate mix of dusty violets, crushed stone and blackberry. Ripe red berry fruits glide across the palate, guided by juicy acidity. The finish is medium in length and pleasing, leaving... Read More
Briny aromatics mix with sweet berries and blood oranges. There is a fullness to this wine, a melange of ripe red berries, tart citrus and tomato leaf herbaceous character close around a core of earth-driven minerals and a precise,... Read More
The 2023 Pinot Noir Lone Feather Vineyard slowly evolves, offering a delicate blend of crushed blackberries and nuances of savory spice. Its round character subtly mixes ripe wild berry fruit and blue inner floral tones. Although... Read More
I Custodi is a key player in Mount Etna's exciting modern wine revival, crafting compelling wines from the active volcano's slopes. Founder Mario Paoluzi collaborates with Etna expert enologist, Salvo Foti to cultivate... Read More
I Custodi Aetneus Etna Rosso is a ruby red color. Ethereal, intense, ripe fruit, and tobacco aromas. Elegant, harmonious, remarkably persistent on the palate, and rightly tannic.
Bright and intense straw yellow color. It is fermented at a low temperature and aged in stainless steel tanks. It exudes intense aromas of white and yellow-fleshed fruits, ripe citrus with floral notes. Characterized by a marked... Read More
Made in stainless steel only with 100% Garganega from a 1.5-hectare site with basalt volcanic soils, the Inama 2021 Soave Classico Carbonare is delightfully fresh, zesty and electric in personality. The bouquet showcases grapefruit,... Read More
It embodies the Spirit of the House. The subtle evocation of the senses, a constantly renewed delight through the magic bubbles. Bright pale yellow color. Freshness associated with minerality first appear. Then fruitiness settles... Read More
With 68% Pinot Noir and 6% Pinot Meunier in the blend, this pale salmon traditional method rose has lingering, creamy strawberry and shortcake nuances to the palate; 26% Chardonnay gives line and length. Supremely drinkable.... Read More
Bright yellow. Aromas of orange, pineapple and pear, plus a hint of musky herbs. Juicy and very fruity, with crisp acidity and a sharp element of orange zest adding a bitter touch. Finishes clean and brisk, with modest persistence... Read More
There is just enough post bottling reduction to mask the nuances of the green apple and citrus-infused aromas. These sleek, delicious and nicely vibrant middleweight flavors exude a subtle minerality on the refreshingly clean... Read More
When you pour this lightly petillant wine into the glass you immediately notice the pink hue which is the result of the short time that the red skins have been in contact with the grape juice. It is a perfect aperitif or dessert... Read More
The 2022 Pinot Grigio Ramat displays a platinum pinkish hue, with a bouquet of dried flowers, young peach and raw almond. This opens with a reverberation of zesty tension, mixing salty mineral tones with brisk acidity and crisp... Read More
Aromas of salt and pepper minerals and green apples. Very clean and focused. Tingling and savory on the light-bodied palate, with crisp acidity and a biting yet good finish.
This has a very fresh and polished character with sliced pears, white nectarines, crushed stones and citrus leaf. Lots of floral undertones, too. Medium- to full-bodied. Sleek textural mouthfeel and steady acidity gives freshness... Read More
A mid summer classic! Melon de Bourgogne at it's finest. Intense mineral and citrus with underlying smokiness from the reductive winemaking style. Aged in Stainless steel and concrete vats. Farmed biodynamically in the gabbro... Read More
The 2023 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese is still a little reductive. A slight dried herbal frisson plays around tender yellow plum notes on the shy nose. The palate is beautifully light and vividly citric with gentle... Read More
The sensuous curves of Art Nouveau design and joyful flourishes of rococo both give an idea of what Mosel riesling elegance means, but in a masterpiece like this it takes on a totally distinctive feeling unlike anything else on... Read More
While tightly wound in youth and too nervous to express itself fully, there's a core of sun-drenched peach and yellow cherry lusciousness that pulsates from within here. It's still subtle on the nose, but the palate can't... Read More
The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate entices with its lifted bouquet as perfumed florals and crushed blackberries fill the senses. This is soothingly round and finessed in feel, with crisp red and blue fruits that swirl across a stream... Read More
The 2023 Aligoté Las Cimas Vineyard is an absolute delight. Soft contours and lifted, bright aromatics are immediately alluring. This a pretty soft style for the variety, especially in this vintage, but it works so well.... Read More
A Loire classic with a wild California twist! From the limestone-rich soils of the Chalone AVA, this crisp, mineral-driven white recalls Muscadet but adds a sun-kissed edge. Bursting with lemon zest, saline, green melon, and a... Read More
Another wine that's just about to be bottled is the 2020 Todos, which is a final blend of 57% Syrah, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 6% Cabernet Franc, and the rest a mix of varieties. Ripe blueberries, fresh plums,... Read More
The varietal Garnacha Blanca 2022 Granit keeps the waxy aromas of the grape and the mineral salinity of the soils that name the wine. The juice from the pressing of the full clusters fermented in a 2,000-liter oak foudre, where... Read More
50% Garnaxta Tinta, 50% Cariñena; alcohol: 14.5%; small plots in Gratallops in D.O.Q. Priorat at 790 – 1210 feet; llicorella slate soil; vines 75 -110 years; very carefully hand harvested and sorted; vinified in 200... Read More
This irreverent red blend comes from the dynamic duo of Robert Joseph Huff and Jaam Jibril Moynihan, two young winemakers with a mission to provide affordable, well-crafted, crushable wines. This foot-trod blend of 80% Pinot Noir... Read More
Juan Gil Blue Label is a blend of hand-selected grapes from older parcels, averaging 75 years with low yields. Parcels are fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and aged 18 months in new French and American oak barrels... Read More
As the weather starts to heat up, this is the bottle I'll be reaching for: Vitovska, a hardy variety that is indigenous to the Carso in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and has Slovenian origins. The wines sit for a year in old French... Read More
Kelley Fox started her career in the wine industry roughly 25 years ago and trained under David Lett of Eyrie Vineyards. Her Mirabai bottling is comprised of fruit coming from four of the different single vineyards she produces;... Read More
Blue and black fruit Focused. Juicy blackberry, boysenberry and plum are wrapped with enticing organic notes of fresh turned earth, bramble, and orange rind. Balanced tannins coat thepalate with a complex finish. Certified Organic... Read More
Tasting Notes: Ripe rainier cherry, red plum and blackberry are nestled between notes of rose petal, cedar and turned earth. The wine is vibrant and lively on the palate with a generous finish.
King David Concord is a traditional sweet red Kosher wine, crafted from the native American Concord varietal from Carmel Winery, founded in 1882 by Baron Edmond de Rothschild. King David Concord has a dark red/purple color and... Read More
Lifted aromas of dried strawberries, dried herbs, forest floor and spices. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of boysenberries, mocha and sea spray. Generous, with a seamless... Read More
Fermented in 100% new French oak, this Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with tropical aromatics of stone fruits and melons. The flavors of honeydew melon, white peach and a touch of citrus all are found woven through this rare, old... Read More
Estate Chardonnay is the best expression of the Kumeu region’s unique microclimate and it’s impact on the vineyards, creating a distinct, elegant and focused style of Chardonnay.
After cutting his teeth at Zind-Humbrecht and Domaine Anne-Claude Leflaive, it's no surprise that Antoine Lepetit De La Bigne is making some very exciting Burgundy under his La Pierre Ronde micro-negociant project. The Jeunes... Read More
I have always loved the wines from Gavi, and the La Scolca Gavid dei Gavi Black label is the godfather of Gavi. La Scolca is located in the unofficial Grand Cru of Cortese, the Rovereto district of Gavi. The vines are up to 60... Read More
Known for being the first single vineyard Italian Moscato, Bricco Quaglia is full of personality. The nose exhibits aromas of peach and sage with delicate honey notes. On the palate it gives a sequence of flavors ranging from... Read More
A crafted blend of 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Agiorgitiko, this silky smooth red from Greece is great for grilling season. You will find notes of plum, blackberry and sour cherry jam with some lingering cedar, tobacco,... Read More
Salted plums, savory berries, cooked grapefruit and touches of chalk and moss. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate with good mid-palate volume and a long, flavorful finish. Remains ethereal in nature. 20% whole clusters.... Read More
The 2020 Fleurie La Joie du Palais comes from a steeper vineyard and is destemmed by hand (30% whole bunch). It has an incense scented bouquet, hints of lavender and violet petals. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip,... Read More
This Malbec is made with fruit from the Uco Valley. Violets, plums, raspberries and a touch of vanilla bean perfume the nose. The wine was aged in 4,000-liter oak vats that helped shape its elegant structure. Flavors of plum,... Read More
There’s a reason rosé Champagne becomes every sommelier’s not-so-secret recommendation this time of year. Thanksgiving is a holiday built on contrasts—rich and savory, bright and tangy, sweet, herbal,... Read More
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Counterpoint is a gorgeous wine that captures all the character and personality of this Sonoma Mountain site. Black cherry, herbs, lavender, spice, gravel, and menthol lend quite a bit of nuance to... Read More
The wine comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent-Perrier to craft 'La Cuvée', a champagne of great finesse and a beautiful freshness obtained after a long ageing process in our cellars. Pale... Read More
This particular cuvee is made by blending various parcels of Chardonnay grown in Le Mesnil sur Oger. The wines used are specially selected for their finesse and ethereal qualities which give the wines their complex and mouth-waterring... Read More
Known for being one of the finest wine producers in the country, Weinguit Eins Leitz has made it his life’s work to bring the magic of Germany’s vineyards to the rest of the world. Hailing from Rheingau, the Leitz... Read More
The 2023 Cabernet Franc is aromatic, bright and nicely lifted. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, white pepper and dried herbs open beautifully, giving the 2023 gorgeous aromatic presence and breadth. The purity of the fruit is front... Read More
Blazing acidity, underscored by salty, rocky minerality and chiseled, chalky restraint. An ample ripe orchard fruit character rounds out the mid-palate before tightening into a precise finish of salty citrus. While certainly approachable... Read More
The 2020 Merlot Pedestal Vintage Select is brooding with a hauntingly dark, backward bouquet of dried blueberries, sage, cedary spice and gravel dust. It sweeps across the palate with grace, silken yet poised, with mineral-inflected... Read More
The 2020 Pirouette is spicy with a dark and brooding bouquet of musky black currant, grilled herbs, cocoa and ashen stone. This is velvety smooth yet lifted in feel, with a combination of red and blue fruit that flows across a... Read More
The 2020 Syrah Sequel Vintage Select Bin 898 is understated and backward, showing just a glimpse of black fruits and savory herbs complemented by hints of dark chocolate. It displays creamy textures and polished red berry fruits... Read More
The 2021 Grand Ardèche has a brilliant pale yellow color with golden hues. Its nose, intense and complex, reveals aromas of toasted almond. Its mouth, ample and round, displays again notes of almond and has a nice length... Read More
Michel’s 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montmain, bottled in November 2024, derives from southeast-facing vines growing in clay-rich soils that tend to bring roundness. Wafting from the glass with aromas of acacia, green apple, lemon... Read More
Made in a primeur style for immediate consumption, Pipeño is derogatory slang for peasant wine and is usually made with the grape. Louis-Antoine is largely responsable for reclaiming the term, highlighting unique terroirs... Read More
Entirely estate-farmed and sourced from these premier vineyard sites within the Santa Lucia Highlands, the 2021 Lucia Estate Cuvée of Pinot Noir represents our continued dedication to excellence in farming and winemaking.... Read More
Yellow pale disk with nice brilliance and persisting mousse. An expressive nose full of fresh fruits, apple peaches and apricots. Nice maturity and ripe fruit on the palate.
While Albrecht's Pinot Blanc Cremant d'Alsace (a genre Lucien Albrecht was prominent in legally codifying) is delicious, it is a bit simple to count as a top value at $24, whereas their non-vintage Cremant d'Alsace... Read More
Approachable out of the gate, the 2021 Barbaresco Asili has a more floral and strawberry-noted profile, with a touch of licorice. Approachable on the palate as well, it has ripe tannins and a clean finish. I love where this is... Read More
From the Northern Rhône’s celebrated vintner, this Viognier delights with peach, apricot, and delicate floral aromas. A smooth, medium-bodied white with a refined finish, it’s a lovely companion to seafood, poultry,... Read More
Blackberries, ripe cherries, Provençal garrigue, sandalwood, and savory flower notes all define the aromatics of the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Bernardine, a pretty, balanced, elegant Châteauneuf du Pape with... Read More
The 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains was fermented with 60% stem inclusion, slightly less than the typical inclusion at Madson, due to the heavy clay soils from Corralitos that comprise much of the blend. A classically herbal... Read More
This sweet and fruity wine is bursting with the essence of freshly harvested dark Blackberries. The crisp acidity balances the sweetness and up front fruit aromas. Fermentation at 65 degrees in stainless steel tanks allows the... Read More
This sweet and fruity wine is bursting with the essence of fresh Concord grapes. Fermentation at 60 degrees in stainless steel tanks allows the wine to maintain the refreshing character of the Concord grape. Warm days and cool... Read More
The 2021 Armé Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 10% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. It has pretty tones of blueberries and black cherries with nuances of lavender, thyme and underbrush. The palate is medium-bodied, chalky... Read More
Medium red in color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Lyra is the estate’s Sonoma Coast blend and is about an 800-case production. It’s juicy and bright on the nose, with aromas of bright red cherries, cinnamon candies, fresh roses,... Read More
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Uboldi Vineyard emerges from one of the top sites in Sonoma Valley. Deep and layered, with pretty tropical overtones from the 33% Musqué clone in the blend, the 2023 is superb. There's gorgeous... Read More
From one of the oldest vineyards in the Willamette Valley, this Pinot Noir comes from own-rooted blocks planted in both 1988 and 89. Winemaker Evan Martin described Hyland's signature as having a ‘noble reduction’... Read More
The five lives of Mas de Daumas Gassac Red Wines Laid down in a cool cellar (14°-16°C, 57-60°F) even the oldest can happily wait with no problem for many years. However, being laid down in warmer temperatures will... Read More
Mount Etna’s astronomic rise in hipness over the last decade or so has created a sort of gold rush (or oil rush, to use the metaphor used on this wine's label), with producers from all over Sicily, mainland Italy, and... Read More
This has aromas of fresh black truffles, sour cherries, plums and smoked paprika. Full-bodied with weighty, ripe fruit and creamy tannins. Try from 2024.
The last time we made this wine as a separate bottling was back in 2016. This fruit typically all goes into our Napa Valley White Wine blend (since 2005), but occasionally we get a generous enough crop of fruit to also bottle... Read More
This superb Alsace Grand Cru dry riesling impresses with finesse and elegance, the power very underplayed, the texture on the palate so silky, the pear and mirabelle aromas so delicate. Very long and precise finish with so much... Read More
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc has inviting aromas of peach, tarragon, white pepper and flint. The medium-bodied palate is pure and fragrant with compelling flinty streaks and a soft, rounded texture. It’s enlivened by vibrant... Read More
“La Démarrante” is exactly what the name suggests—the bottle that gets things started. Made by Maxime Magnon in the hills of the Languedoc, this wine shows the lighter, more playful side of a region better... Read More
An intensely mineral, firmly structured wine, with crushed wet stone, salt and flint driving tension and length, while white flowers, peach and nectarine build in concentration across the impressively long finish. Drink now through... Read More
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc was barrel-fermented and matured for five months in 15% new French oak. It has pretty aromas of white peach, guava, beeswax, grapefruit peel and candle smoke. The medium-bodied palate features nuanced,... Read More
Mixtura was born of an ideology built on the search and recovery of historical vineyards and their native varieties along the course of the ancient river valleys of northwestern Spain’s border with Portugal. Working with... Read More
(roughly 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier and 15% Chardonnay; 9 g/l dosage; LAIBG): Light, bright yellow. Musky pear and toasty lees on the nose and in the mouth. Fleshy and open-knit, with a hint of bitter lemon pith adding... Read More
Fresh, with raspberry, damson plum and blood orange notes, carried by finely beaded acidity and backed by rooibos tea and savory notes through the lively finish. Shows taut underlying grip too, giving this a touch of old school.... Read More
The 2021 Straw Wine is pure Chenin as usual from vineyards that have the best malic acid as it tends not to precipitate out in such a sweet wine. It is dried outside over three months, barrel fermented until it stops naturally... Read More
Blend of old vines from three plots, Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. Vinification in full grapes crushed in concrete vat for 10 days, then aged in concrete vat for 6 months. A fresh and generous wine, with a tangy fruit.... Read More
This single vineyard Pinot Bianco comes from high elevations vines facing southeast (the best ones do!), and from Moraine soil that consists of different kinds of rocks that were formed millions of years ago from the glaciers... Read More
100% Albariño from Alberto and Silvia’s Manzaniña parcel in Ribadumia. Manzaniña is southwest facing, with 35+-year-old vines on sandy, granitic soils with alluvial clay deposits. The grapes were harvested... Read More
This steel-fermented wine offers good acidity and refreshing qualities without an excess of buttery, toasty elements from oak barrels. It was aged on the lees for a nuanced, toasty, minerally effect and is generous in tangy apple,... Read More
An unusual gruner veltliner, due to a hint of butterscotch character, but green pepper, parsley and dill are the dominant aromas. Bright, lemony acidity keeps the medium-bodied palate fresh. Some creaminess at the finish. From... Read More
Bright straw yellow color, the nose reveals notes of apple, pear and citrus that are also present in the mouth, giving fresh and flavorful sensations. A very creamy and delicate Brut, with a fine and persistent bubble.... Read More
While I'm not sure of the blend, I suspect the 2021 Double Lucky is mostly Grenache with a mix of other varieties. It has a beautiful kirsch and darker berry-driven profile revealing gorgeous spring flower, iron, rose, and... Read More
A rich blend of raspberry sauce, grilled sage, cocoa and brown spice forms a seductive bouquet as the 2022 Pinot Noir Classic opens in the glass. This opens with a pretty inner sweetness while displaying an energetic core of ripe... Read More
A classic blend from the region of Frappato and Nero d'Avola. Limestone soils help keep it fresh. Wild, brambly berries, balanced by just enough acidity and an undertone of minerality.
The 2022 Mâcon La Roche Vineuse Vieilles Vignes is 100% barrel fermented for 12 months and spends 4-5 months in tank. This is clearly a level up from the regular cuvée with more terroir expression and intensity. The... Read More
The 2019 Zinfandel Green & Red Vineyard, another new wine in this range, is just stellar. It stands out for its silkiness and magnificent finesse. Freshly cut flowers, mint, crushed red berry fruit and orange peel are some of... Read More
The 2019 Zinfandel Oakley Road is bright and effusive, with tons of character. Sweet red berry fruit, rose petal and mint are beautifully layered together. Creamy and resonant in the glass, the Zinfandel is quite expressive today,... Read More
The 2021 Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard is a rich, heady wine. Dark blue/purplish fruit, leather, licorice, incense, cloves and leather are all amplified in this large-scaled Zinfandel. The generous presence of 15% Petite Sirah... Read More
The 2021 Pinot Gris Zellberg, from Triassic sandstone, was fermented and aged in used pièce. Smooth, fruity smoke hovers above peach compote on the nose. The nose is still rather closed, but the palate offers smooth, flowing,... Read More
Captivating aromas and colours that convey fruit and flowers, ranging from pineapple to rhubarb, from the coolness of grapefruit to the depth of iodated minerals and stone with a hint of freshly-cut mountain herbs. It creates... Read More
Because the Vecchie Vigne was not made in 2022, fruit from the old vines was directed to this wine instead. The Paitin 2022 Barbaresco Serraboella Sorì Paitin is a beautiful wine with dark elements of graphite, dusty root,... Read More
This larger production bottling for the winery always delivers, starting this vintage with pomegranate, raspberry jam, toasted herb and light pepper aromas. The palate is lively in peppery spice and layered in floral geranium... Read More
This is comes from a vineyard of chardonnay planted on volcanic dust in the area of Guardiola. It’s perfumed with a mineral and lightly cooked lemon character. Some apple. Dust, too. Medium to full body. Lemon curd. Light... Read More
The 2024 Willamette Valley Reserve Pinot Noir is, as always, a great indicator of what to expect from Patricia Green Cellars’ wines from the vintage. In this vintage’s case it is even more than that. This wine has... Read More
In La Cueille, one of seven high-altitude hamlets surrounding the historic medieval town of Ponsin, Patrick and Catherine Bottex are farming the limestone slopes above the Ain River. They have been working five hectares of land... Read More
It is a blend of our different terroirs (flint, clays and limestones). The wine is rich and fruity. A perfect balance of our terroirs with the minerality of the flint, the finesse of the caillottes and the fatness of the clay-limestone... Read More
Tasting note: A very aligoté like nose of super-fresh green apple, spice and citrus elements leads to delicious and vibrant, if not especially dense, flavors that conclude in a dry, lingering and highly refreshing finish.... Read More
Lots of dried strawberry, umami, seaweed, and bark with some savory undertones. Some flowers. Medium body. Creamy and flavorful. Lovely deliciousness at the end. It’s made from different parts of Paul Hobbs’ top vineyards... Read More
A ripe ruby/magenta color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is effusive and floral out of the gate, with lovely notes of fresh violets, ripe black raspberries, and a hint of orange peel. It has a refined feel, with fine... Read More
The 2022 Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast is bursting with pomegranate and briar fruit, and it has loads of fine accents including allspice, licorice, sagebrush, tea leaves and blood orange. The light-bodied palate features nuanced,... Read More
Bright yellow with a green tinge, the 2022 Chardonnay Russian River Valley was raised with 30% new French oak, as were the majority of these wines from Hobbs. In the glass it opens to elegant and ripe aromas of fresh salted pineapple,... Read More
Bright yellow/green-hued, the 2023 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is bottled under screwcap and is lifted and fresh with lime, white flowers, green apples, and lemon zest. It’s fantastic on the palate, with ripe acidity, a silky,... Read More
This wine presents the eye with a magenta hue and a vibrant ruby red rim. The
nose offers up an inviting bouquet of ripe red cherry, damp earth, and nuances of
fresh violet. The palate is elegantly structured, with harmonious... Read More
The 2023 Chenin Blanc Lyman Ranch comes from vines planted at 1,400 feet in red granite soils, and the wine was matured for eight months on lees in 500-liter Stockinger puncheons. It has savory aromas of bruised apples, nuts,... Read More
Very pure and perfumed aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, plums, cured meat, dried herbs and violets. The palate is supple, with seamlessly integrated tannins and bright acidity,... Read More
The Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is delicate, elegant, and balanced. The striking freshness and vivacity of the floral and fruity fragrances (yellow fruits and fresh fruits) take root, before giving way to subtle notes of vanilla... Read More
TASTING to the eye Deep gold in colour with amber glints. Delicate froth, lively and lingering. with the nose The first nose reveals vine blossom, linden and fresh, lightly toasted bread. After breathing, aromas of summer berries,... Read More
The 2022 Syrah PS bright, punchy and full of character. This gorgeous cool-climate Syrah hits all the right notes. Hints of black pepper, lavender and clove play off a core of dark-toned fruit. Most of this fruit is from Hines,... Read More
100% Chardonnay. Didier Gimonnet’s aspiration for his entry NV is a cuvée with attack on the front, roundness in the middle and crispness on the end. The singular expression of his home village of Cuis, it is softened... Read More
Racy nose of real finesse appeals instantly. A well-hewn palate with bright florals and red fruit notes with delicate flavours of honey. Blend : 20% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier, 50% Pinot Noir
This has black plums, mocha and cloves on the nose. It’s medium- to full-bodied and dark-fruited with chalky tannins and a hint of bitter cocoa at the end. Drink now or in 2026.
Once again, Poggerino’s Piero Lanza puts out one of the most successful annata of the vintage thus far. His 11 hectares in Radda sit mainly on Galestro soil with an underpinning of clay rather than sand, giving seriously... Read More
A cutting-edge annata that spends 12 months in 6.5hl concrete eggs, Nuovo is especially perfumed, displaying scents of strawberry jam, dried violets, balsam herbs, and a whiff of iron. It has a typically taut, vibrant palate,... Read More
The golden color, dense and brilliant, is shot through with thousands of bubbles.
The fresh and lively nose expresses a fine, complex register of cloves and roses, developing into hints of bread crumbs, yeast and citrus fruit.... Read More
GSM stands for the initials of the varieties Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, which is a commonly used blend in many parts of the world. T stands for Tempranillo, which is NOT something that is found very often blended with the... Read More
The initial nose is warm raspberry jam, chili pepper and chipotle balanced by flinty notes of gunsmoke and red clay that open to rose petals, magnolia, cloves, and salt air. The mouth holds long , dark tannins of cola, white pepper,... Read More
We are excited release out forth vintage of Aligoté! Sometimes referred to as the 3rd grape of Burgundy, this often overlooked varietal has found a home in sandy soils. This wine has all the classic Aligoté flair... Read More
An intriguing wine with aromas of potpourri, dried cherries and candied orange zest. Smoky and juicy on the palate, with firm, dusty yet ripe tannins, a full body and a long, savory finish. Drinkable now, but it has great potential... Read More
The 2021 Alanda Blanco is a village wine from Monterrei, a blend of Dona Blanca, Treixadura and Verdello that reflects the diversity of soils, altitudes and expositions. The varieties fermented together, being added to the vat... Read More
The characterful 2018 Alanda Tinto was produced with a blend of Mencía, Bastardo and Garnacha Tintorera from their vineyards with different soils (slate, sand and clay) in different parts within Monterrei. It fermented... Read More
The 2022 Rosso RS lifts from the glass with a vivid blend of crushed black cherries and blackberries complicated by cedar shavings and sage. This is energetic and racy in style, with depths of tart wild berry fruits energized... Read More
Inspired by the ancien régime of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, our work with Grenache Noir seeks to reveal vitality and fine floral aromatics. Grown in two organic farms in Los Alamos that enjoy a strong marine influence,... Read More
Camp 4 vineyard is planted on marine sedimentary loam, soil that comes from ocean deposits 2 million years ago, giving this Vermentinu great nutrients and minerals to thrive. It also retains water extremely well, making it ideal... Read More
Grape varieties: 100% Grechetto. Altitude: 220 m above sea level. Orientation: northeast. Care of vines: around 5700 plants per hectare. Training system: spurred cordon, guyot 2,20 x 80. Vinification and Ageing Yield per hectare:... Read More
The 2023 Atalier A Cruz das Ánimas is very clean, lively and high-pitched with notes of white flowers and fruit, with purity, balance and precision. It has 13% alcohol and integrated acidity.
The 2023 Ultreia Godello, mostly from the zone of Cacabelos, and the vineyards have been transformed to organic. This is an unusual wine for this bottling because the fermentation was very slow (nine months) and without temperature... Read More
The 2023 De Nit is a pale rosé produced with 50% Xarel.lo, 34% Macabeo, 9% Parellada and 7% Monastrell from organically farmed vineyards. It refermented in bottle with lees for 18 months. In this third year of heat and... Read More
Coming from multi-time Winemaker of the Year winner, Charles Smith, the Real Wine Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine designed from the outset to tackle the concerns of the modern consumer. In an age where there are 76 additives that... Read More
In these well-drained, up valley soils, Charbono thrives and retains a beautiful balance between its ripeness and acidity. In our inaugural bottling, look for aromatics of spice cake, mission fig, blackberry syrup, wintergreen... Read More
A fuller and chewier expression here with a medium to full body. Fresh blackberries, mussels, stones and a hint of black pepper. Lots of fruit on the palate with a tangy, peppery finish. Better from 2025.
100% Chardonnay
Certified organic
From 6 parcels in Meursault
Directly below the village
40+ year old vines
Indigenous yeast
Aged in 50% barrique (15% new), 50% in large older foudre
Finished in stainless steel for 6 months before... Read More
As a preamble the ruby red hue of this Rosé de Saignée is a pleasure for the eyes. The nose of this Champagne is a spring bouquet: rose, wild strawberry, raspberry and later blackberry combine perfectly to offer... Read More
This bottling, which includes 15% Merlot and 4% Petite Verdot, marks the return of an appellation blend to the Ridge lineup. Aromas of black plum, clove, and ajwain draw in the nose, while the palate picks up licorice and more... Read More
The 2019 Barbera d'Alba is a wine of exquisite finesse. Deep and pliant yet not at all heavy, it exudes balance. Crushed flowers, mint, blood orange, raspberry and sweet spice all meld together. Although 2019 does not have... Read More
The 2019 Langhe Rosso is fabulous. It captures all the pedigree of this great vintage but in a slightly more open style (especially in its aromatics) that renders it quite approachable. Crushed flowers, dried cherry, spice, mint... Read More
The 2023 Sancerre is a pure, clean, clear Sauvignon Blanc with pear, honeysuckle and honeydew melon-like flavors. Balanced and focused, it offers a good thread of tension on the medium-length finish
One of the new superstars of winemaking in the Fruili region on Italy. Ronc Platat meaning Hidden Hills, works with small plantings such Chardonnay, Friulano and Ribolla and Refrosco and others. Biodynamic farming and a hands... Read More
Stone fruit and Golden apple flavors are balanced with bright notes of lemon zest and a hint of minerality. This medium-bodied Chardonnay has a soft mid-palate with balanced acidity that leads to a nice, long finish.
A fresh and tangy entrée into the wild world of orange wine from the village of Cebreros (approximately 90 minutes west of Madrid), the heart of the Sierra de Gredos. 100% Chasselas Doré from 75-year-old vines planted... Read More
A earthy and attractive nose of forest berries, wild currants, dried leaves, cedar and baking spices. Medium body with firm tannins. Powdery texture at the end. A little hollow now should fill in with a few years of bottle age.... Read More
Sandhi Chardonnay features medium aromatic intensity with sun-ripened apple, wet sandstone, and citrus driving the nose, as well as white flowers and green pear on the palate. 500-litre oak barrel ferments provide depth of texture... Read More
The 2022 Rosso di Montalcino is remarkably pretty. Rosy and floral, this impresses further with its ripe cherry-berry fruits and dusty earth tones. It's silky-smooth and ripe in style, with juicy acidity and a cascade of violet... Read More
The hint of funk (reduction) needs a moment to blow off and twist in the flinty direction. Then the white-peach, grapefruit and cardamon aromas blossom. Very slatey and sleek palate that's extremely focused and pristine. Then... Read More
Origin Cucamonga Valley, Los Angeles, California. Varieties 70% Zinfandel, 30% Palomino. Vineyard From the Lopez Vineyard, planted in 1912. The vines are planted on sandy granite soils and are dry farmed and never sprayed or treated... Read More
Origin Cucamonga Valley, Los Angeles, California. Varieties 95% Palomino with 5% other unknown red and white varieties (maybe Colombard and Muscat?). Vineyard From the Lopez Vineyard, planted in 1912. The soils are sandy granite,... Read More
Wild fermentation, a little bit of barrel-aging on lees and a 10% addition of Sémillon in the blend make the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc far from your stereotypical Marlborough style. This wine plays on its clarity, texture and... Read More
Distinctly Argentinian, Sforno wines are produced by winemakers with generations of winemaking history from vineyards in the world-renowned Gualtallary region of the Uco Valley at the foot of the Andes Mountains. The Sforno Sauvignon... Read More
Spottswoode's 2024 Sauvignon Blanc draws fruit from both Sonoma (57%) and Napa (43%), incorporating 6% Sémillon as well. Fermented and matured in a mix of new and used French oak, stainless steel and other vessels (amphora,... Read More
Winemaker’s note: “Fais Do-Do is a lovely little double entendre that’s used for both porch dance parties in South Louisiana, as well as rocking babies to sleep during said dance parties (dormir shorted down... Read More
There’s a real sense of structure to this, with dried melon and apples as well as phenolics to back it up. It’s medium- to full-bodied with lovely fruit and a flavorful finish. Some white peaches, too. Drink or hold.... Read More
Aromas of blue fruit, strawberries and spices such as nutmeg. Medium-bodied with creamy and round tannins and some chocolate flavors. Savory and fruity finish. Drink now.
Dark ruby-red hues gleam from the glass of this 2022 Merlot. The nose delivers a fragrant bouquet of red cherry, raspberry, and black plum, further accentuated by beautiful floral notes of rose petals and fresh lilac. These same... Read More
You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to drink SYLTBAR. Only 49 calories per glass, we can’t think of a reason you shouldn’t enjoy a glass every day. Compare SYLTBAR with your favorite Sparkling Wine... Read More
The 2021 Talley San Luis Obispo Coast Estate Pinot Noir offers aromas of rich raspberry, clove, strawberry cream, and candle wax, as well as flavors of bright cherry, sandalwood, pomegranate, and thyme. The finish is juicy and... Read More
The wines from this reliable producer are consistently delicious, in a modern style without ever straying too far into excess. Kirsch, alpine spruce, candied orange zest, violets and camphor. The oak finds confluence with the... Read More
The 2019 Matallana is a blend of 85% Tinto Fino with some 15% other varieties such as Valenciano (Bobal), Navarro (Garnacha) and even white Albillo. 2019 was a very classical vintage with power, concentration and plenty of tannin,... Read More
The second vintage of the red from Valdeorras is the 2020 Lg. Valbuxan (Lugar de Valbuxan, a place from O Bolo). It comes through as austere and serious, a little closed but unmistakably Valdeorras with that combination of wild... Read More
Racy fruit with hawthorn, rose hips, red berries and cherries. Linear, with a nice structure, but nothing heavy from the fruit flesh in the middle. Fine-grained, with medium body and a chewy but juicy finish. Needs two more years... Read More
A youthful ripe ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is ripe and forward with aromas of crushed blackberries, baking spices, cedar, and leather. Full-bodied, with grippy structure, it saturates the palate with ripe fruit... Read More
Honeyed florals, candied ginger, hints of fennel and crushed green apples form a spicy and inviting bouquet as the 2023 Etna Bianco opens in the glass. This plays depths of ripe orchard fruit against a core of salty minerals and... Read More
