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
Nautical Dawn is a single origin Chenin Blanc wine. Since its maiden vintage in 2017 it has helped to showcase the raw talent of the False Bay coast of Stellenbosch - a vital part of the Cape Chenin story. The wine has quite an... 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
A bold red in a modern style, offering fine-grained, dense tannins swathed in glossy blackberry and black currant fruit, with fragrant accents of toast, dried sage, melted licorice, smoke and cocoa powder. Long and generous on... Read More
Blackberries, blueberries, terra cotta, brick and white pepper on the nose. Medium-bodied with very tight and polished tannins that spread beautifully across the palate. Savory. Lightly chewy at the end.
The 2023 Camins del Priorat is the regional blend from eight villages and 90 different vineyards, produced with 45% Garnacha, 17% Cariñena, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Syrah and 6% white grapes, Garnacha Blanca... Read More
Precise nose with layers and layers of red berries, strawberries, blueberries, hibiscus, and minerals. Hint of moss, stems and white pepper, too. Beautifully knit and nimble with a precise, medium-bodied palate rounded by firm... Read More
The 2022 Gratallops is a village wine, vi de vila in the Catalan language, which is the official category from the Priorat appellation. The wine shows the ancestral mix of local varieties, which this year is 80% Garnacha, 19%... 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
The 2024 Grüner Veltliner Loibenberg Smaragd comes from a parcel of loess atop gneiss bedrock in the midslope of the south-facing site. The nose is shy, showing just a hint of savory yeast. With more air, a touch of fern... 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
Lastly, the 2021 Syrah Amor Fati Murmur Vineyard is 94% Syrah, 4% Grenache, and 2% Graciano that's all from the Murmur Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. Blackberries, bay leaf, iron, and some spicy, meaty notes all emerge... Read More
Our estate-grown Muller-Thurgau comes from vines first planted in 1979. Crisp, fresh, and dry, it is a charming example of the variety at its best. From chicken to shellfish, this wine is a versatile match for mildly spicy foods... Read More
A rich, sweet perfume of macerated strawberries and lilacs is accented by wisps of boysenberry and a chestnut tart. The Passiflora is medium bodied, with massive tannic structure, elevated acidity and flavors like blueberries,... Read More
The 2020 Carmenere Viñedo Escorial was produced with a selection of the best plots of Carmenere from their vineyard. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and aged for one year in egg-shaped cement vats.... 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
A light-bodied, very fresh and dry wine with aromas of minerals and wet stones. Great acidity balances a creamy lemon curd character that’s bright and clean. Only 12.2% alcohol. Drink now or hold.
A vibrant, layered blend of 36% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and a final 5% of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, this wine brings freshness and perfume to the classic Bordeaux framework. The nose opens with a mix... 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
100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) from the Sasella vineyards of Rocce Rosse, Nuova Regina and Ultimi Raggi
50-100-year-old vines
400-500 meters elevation
South/southeast exposure
120-day maceration on the skins
Aged 18 months in 50HL... 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 Pinot Noir Fox Creek Vineyard is a bold, potent wine. Macerated cherry, spice, orange peel, sage, cedar, new leather and earthy notes fill out the layers. This sturdy yet mid-weight Pinot has a ton of character, even... Read More
The 2022 Ribolla Bengier Vineyard is another superb wine in this range. Intensely floral and nuanced, the 2022 is a standout. All the varietal signatures come through loud and clear. This is the white wine in this lineup that... Read More
The vines fro the Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay were planted on their own roots in 1971, 10 miles from the ocean on a north-facing bench of clay loam, above the Santa Ynez River in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills.... Read More
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Randle Hill Vineyard shows a more floral side of Sauvignon Blanc. This site at elevation yielded a gorgeous, wonderfully nuanced Sauvignon Blanc that is long on character. This is very much a wine of place.... 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
Beautiful cherries and redcurrants lead the way, showcasing a classic Dundee profile, with hints of red flowers and citrus peel. Bright and crunchy with a vibrant character. The texture is refined, with medium body and a compact... Read More
Hildegard from Au Bon Climat has long been one of my favorite domestic white wines. Produced as an homage to the heritage varietals of Corton-Charlemagne, and Named after his wife, this blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Aligote... Read More
Soft and charming, with beautiful notes of violets, black cherries, cassis, and spice, the 2023 Vin Des Pays Le Vin Des Amis is a medium-bodied, supple effort offering juicy fruit and classic Clape character. Drink bottles over... 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
A modern twist on the Paloma, this bold, tangy essence of blood orange fused with the exotic citrus zest of yuzu, creates a refreshing and invigorating flavor with a smooth yet elevated taste. 8% ABV
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
Eight vineyards comprise the Beaux Frères Willamette Valley bottling, with 8% coming from the estate vineyards. It was a vintage that started cool and then finished quickly. The Beaux Frères estate was very impacted... Read More
The 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido emerges from own-rooted vines planted in 1973. Airy and gracious in feel, the 2021 is super-expressive right out of the gate. Lemon peel, candied lime, mint, white flowers and light tropical accents... Read More
The 2022 Zinfandel Old Vine is an absolute delight. Fresh, floral and fruity, the Old Vine is a terrific wine to drink now and over the next handful of years, while the fruit remains vibrant. Dollops of Carignan, Petite Sirah,... 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
Savory Italian herbs, sweetened oak spices, and a blend of complex of black fruit aromas are accented by flavors of bright citrus that deliver a Cabernet Sauvignon that make the mouth water. Layers of tannins and a persistent... 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
A prestigious hamlet in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, only red varieties are grown, using the traditional alberello (head-trained bush vines) system. A number of these vines are more than one-hundred years old and... 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
The tiny municipality of Milo is the only area permitted for wines labeled Etna Bianco Superiore, according to the Etna D.O.C. rules. In this steep vineyard, composed of numerous small terraces with dry lava stone walls overlooking... 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
The 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Cavaliere displays a translucent ruby color. It wafts up with a dusting of sweet spice and lavender-laced blackberries. This is cool-toned and crisp, with ripe red berry fruits that slowly saturate... 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
A very attractive Franciacorta that frames Thai desserts and Cornish pasties against a sea of lemons and limes. Medium-to full-bodied with an edge of pretty acidity and lots of pastry-like flavors to close. Drink now.
Made using the traditional method (primarily from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay grapes), this sparkling rosé offers fresh strawberry flavors along with palate cleansing bubbles and balanced structure that provide lots of versatility—cutting... Read More
Antiquity and youthfulness dance together in every bottle of Bernard Baudry’s Les Granges from Chinon. The wine is produced in the highly esteemed and historically rich area surrounding the town of Chinon which has been... Read More
Premier Cru Les Vaillons joins together several named plots of the Chablis region; some of our vineyards are located in the named plot Les Vaillons, and others in Les Lys. In this 1er cru, young and old vines are blended. The... Read More
The Bernardus 2022 Monterey Chardonnay exhibits aromas of mango, apple and vanilla. The pallet has focused flavors of melon, tropical fruits and peach with hints of citrus . The finish is supported by a crisp acidity, this wine... 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
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.
Listan is produced from 100-year-old pie franco Misión (Listan Prieto) vines grown at 2,400 ft elevation on sandy loam and granite soils in the mountains of Tecate, Mexico, right on the California border. Because the grapes... Read More
Mistico is comprised of a field blend of grapes from the various parcels and terruños that Bichi works with in both Tecate and Valle de Guadalupe. The wine was vinified the same way as the other red wines, except for 1... Read More
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
Bailly noted that this had been bottled 3 days before I tasted it and not surprisingly, there was a background hint of sulfur on the more obviously Chablis-like nose of Granny Smith apples, lemon rind and tidal pool nuances. There... 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.
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.
The NV Champagne Brut Rose is an attractive pale salmon hue, with a fresh perfume of wild strawberry, ripe peach, white and red flowers, a hint of tropical fruit, and grapefruit. The palate is rounded, with fruit up front and... Read More
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.
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
Tomal is located in La Consulta, where many of the Uco Valley’s oldest vines are to be found. This combines fruit from 75-year-old Malbec vines with 15% made up of Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo and Syrah.... Read More
Nice cedary oak with some cigar box and chocolate to the fresh blackberries. A fresher, full-bodied Ribera del Duero here that shows weight and structure but also good drinkability with fine, gritty tannins. Drink or hold.... 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
If it’s good enough for James Bond, it’s good enough for you. Bollinger Champagne has made a number of cameos in James Bond films over the year. This non-vintage Special Cuvée is an example of a classic Champagne... 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
The 2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Sotto Casa is dusty and floral. A whiff of crushed rocks gives way to dried roses, cedar shavings and musky red currants. This is a powerful and complex effort, youthfully dense and... Read More
Tasting note: Slightly more prominent wood sets off slightly riper aromas of white orchard fruit, floral wisps and a similar hint of lemon zest. There is even better volume to the less refined medium weight flavors that also terminate... Read More
A more floral if less spicy combination is comprised mostly by white orchard fruit and orange peel scents. There is again excellent punch and delineation to the delicious medium weight flavors that conclude in a mildly rustic... 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
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
Vineyard Sources: Blend of estate parcels in La Morra.
Soil: Predominantly Tortonian clay-limestone, yielding softer tannins and more perfumed aromatics.
Style: Elegant, highly aromatic Barolo with notes of violets, fresh raspberry,... 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
The NV Crémant de Bourgogne from Briday checks in as 40% each of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with the balance Aligote. Hand-harvested and traditionally made, and aged 12-16 months in bottle before release, it has a classy,... 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
A graceful, floral wine with aromas of linden tree, chalky minerality, butter, candied lemons and green apples. Tight on the palate, with sharp acidity, a light body, fine bubbles and a precise, citrusy finish. Drink now.... 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.
This wine reveals a fragrant, complex bouquet of ripe blackberry and boysenberry complemented by notes of dark chocolate and toasty oak. Rich and smooth on the palate, the sumptuous dark fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and... Read More
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
Bright jeweled ruby in color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is flush with pure aromas of candied flowers, cherry lozenge, pine needles, and blood orange. Medium-framed, it's ripe and pure on the palate, with refreshing energy,... 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
73% Pinot Noir, 27% Gamay
chillable red wine
Pinot Noir is sourced from Deer Park Ranch Vyd in Santa Cruz Mtns, Gamay is sourced from White Satin Vyd in Napa Carneros
Pinot Noir and Gamay fermented separately
Whole-cluster carbonic... 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
straw-yellow colour, fruity and tasty, with notes of white flowers and yellow-fleshed citrus fruits, with balsamic references. Savory and intriguing, with good freshness and persistence
Aromas of orange peel, cranberry, and sour cherry follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes.
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.
The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino Colto is spicy and deeply perfumed. This displays raspberries, dried violets, spiced orange peels and hints of smoke. The 2020 washes across the palate with undeniable elegance, contrasting a salty... Read More
The 2023 Castiel Estate Sauvignon Blanc is classically styled with a vibrant, fresh profile and expressive aromatics. The nose reveals layers of lemon, citrus, passion fruit, stone fruit, and a hint of melon. On the palate, a... Read More
As with most Cabernet Sauvignon from Catena, the 2019 Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon is not a 100% varietal wine but a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc, as Cabernet Sauvignon on its own is often not complete... 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 bright straw-colored 2022 Chardonnay Estate is a lightly musky wine with rather weedy notes leading on opening and carrying over to the palate, with more subtle hints of melon and citrus rind in the background. It’s... 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
Red berries, plums and flowers with hints of orange peel. Full-bodied with rich fruit, light jam, creamy tannins and brightness at the end. Lightly salty. Vivid. 70% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon. Better... 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 lively Champagne, with a fine, lacy mousse and flavors of grapefruit granita, preserved lemon, crunchy white peach and delicate herbs set on a chalk-tinged base. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
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
Excellent vibrancy here, with just a bit more mid-palate density than in 2018. Exciting tension, power and ripe red fruit leading to a salivating and long finish. Although young, try with garlic-infused, roasted leg of lamb.... 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.
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
Juicy and upfront, this has nice energy and life with good acidity and clear texture. Nicely framed with a toasty touch balanced by a hint of sweetness to the blackcurrant and blackberry fruit with some floral accents. Oak and... 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
Mixing 80% Grenache with 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, the perfumed 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape wafts up from the glass with intense notes of violet, ripe strawberry and dried herbs. Leafy undertones add more complexity.... Read More
Fabio and Claire Gazeau-Montrasi direct this 6 ha domaine perched high above the village of Fuissé. Fabio Gazeau told me that 2022 definitely easier to manage than either 2020 or 2021 though this isn't to say that there... Read More
A beautifully elegant and expressive Margaux that has sappy fruit with clear salinity and minerality on the finish. Pretty serious in its structure but subtly so, it takes its time to unfurl and has an upward lift through the... 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
Entirely new wine this year from Ducru Beaucaillou plots in Haut-Medoc (in Cussac Fort Médoc, just over the border). This has a juicy balance, and round supple tannins, approachable but with ageing potential if you want... 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
Restrained and sombre at first, but carefully constructed, with a rippling muscular texture, full of firm tannins with bright acidities underneath. Like the precision and the slightly austere cool blue fruits, pencil lead and... 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 successful vintage for Fombrauge, showing good balance and rich texture. This will develop into a full-bodied, enjoyable wine majoring on berry fruit with a few more years in bottle, although there is a flash of heat through... Read More
The entire structure is tight and bedded down right now, with bristling chewy tannins and concentrated cassis fruits alongside black pepper spice and tar notes from the oak. Needs time, as was already clear during en primeur,... 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
Another successful vintage for La Dominique, ruby colour with violet reflections, this has the measured delivery of succulent damson and black cherry fruit, clearly gong for a gourmet-feel with grilled butterscotch and cocoa beans.... 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
The largest of the Perrodo estates in Margaux, this is a little heavier set and muscular than the Marquis d'Alesme, extremely accomplished and majoring on coffee beans and tobacco alongside blackcurrant fruits. Enjoyable,... 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
Silky blackberry and bilberry fruits, this is a brilliant Langoa, with concentration and lift that pull you both forwards and upwards through the palate. For me this is more successful than the 2018 because it delivers an absolute... Read More
Not quite as generous as Léoville Barton, replaced with classicism and subdued tannins, as we see the impact of a slightly cooler terroir. Juicy finish, black fruits, plenty of life and lift through the palate. Enjoyable,... 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
The wines at Chateau Montelena are often described as having classic “old-world” structure with ripe California fruit, and the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is emblematic of this style. These wines tend to have more... Read More
The citrus really comes to life here as mandarin, Meyer lemon and finally lemon verbena. While green apple, which is typically quite pronounced in Montelena wines, is somewhat overshadowed by the opulence of other flavors, I would... 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
Beautiful blackberry, mushroom, bark and oak leaf. Some pine cone, too. Full-bodied, round and savory with layers of ripe fruit. Rather chunky wine, but nicely done. Drink after 2025.
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
The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a bright red/orange-tinged color and is ripe and sapid on the nose with notes of crushed black raspberries, mocha, sweet herbs, and mossy, floral earth. It's elegant on the palate, with... 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
The 2023 Chasseignes is already a delight to drink. There's no need to wait: it offers a warm welcome with a round and immediately charming entrance before tightening up as it moves through the mouth. There’s a belt... 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
A bold, soulful expression of 100% Carignan from ancient vines rooted in the rugged hills of Roussillon. Grown at high elevation in rocky schist soils, this wine is rich with dark berry fruit, smoked herbs, and a streak of wild,... 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
A blend of 88% Sauvignon Blanc and 12% Sémillon, Clos du Val's 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is partially barrel fermented, with the balance made in stainless steel. A hint of boxwood joins pink grapefruit and nectarine notes... Read More
2020 was a challenging year that gave them a lot of work in the vineyard, but it it paid off. The 2020 Laurel feels very elegant, balanced and fresh, a little lighter perhaps, with perfectly ripe tannins, a little in line with... Read More
A bigger, richer wine, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes has a similar style in its peppery garrigue, lavender, scorched earth, and licorice aromatics. It’s slightly darker fruited than the base cuvée... 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
A deep ruby red with violet nuances, clear. Intensely and widely scented with aromas of blackberry, cherry, dried plums, oak and tobacco. The flavors are fresh and harmonious, with an excellent and balanced tannins.... 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
Cherry color and ruby reflection. Nose with notes of red fruits and berry aromas. Wild (myrtle), pepper and spices. A complex aromatic palette on the palate with tannins fine and silky for an intense fruity finish.... 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
The aromas of nectarines jump out of the glass with lemon blossom and crushed stone. Medium body with integrated tannins that coat and caress the palate. Fine and delicious. From organically grown grapes. Really delicious now.... 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.
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
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
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
Complex nose of mixed citrus fruit, a melange of meadow flowers and some wet sandstone. Equally intriguing on the palate, where some almond and fresh cream savoriness overtakes the fruit to give a long finish. Then limey fruit... 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
In 2021, Janasse didn't bottle a Les Garrigues, so that fruit went into the 2021 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile. There's no doubt it improved the quality of this wine, a blend of approximately one-third each... Read More
Slightly darker hued, the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Villages Terre D’Argile has more black raspberry and darker cherry notes as well as lots of spicy herbs, flowers, and garrigue-like nuances. Wonderfully textured,... 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
Good sense of vibrancy, very much on the red fruit. Full but not massive, good acidity and sense of freshness. The tannins are quite chewy and fairly robust, so give this time. Lots of energy on the long finish, it’s well... Read More
Mostly Grenache, the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône is terrific, with a lively, ripe, weightless style as well as beautiful strawberry and framboise fruit, medium body, soft, supple tannins, and outstanding length.
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
VARIETALS 65% Gamay, 25% Mondeuse, 10% Persan VINEYARDS & VITICULTURE From Saint-Pierre-de-Soucy and Apremont. Vines planted on west facing slopes around 400m altitude. Guyot and Cordon Royal training. SOILS Schist and ardoise... Read More
The 2020 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine Des Grands Chemins is also impressive, with a dense purple hue and killer notes of blackberries, scorched earth, chocolate, and bouquet garni. It's slightly more round and supple than the... 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
The Domaine Gour de Chaulé, situated in the heart of the village of Gigondas, was founded in 1900 by Eugène Bonfils, the great-grandfather of the current proprietor, Stéphanie Fumoso.
The La Maratre bottling from Domaine du Nozay is considered their flagship wine. The estate was founded in 1971 and has been biodynamic since 2017. To me this is textbook Sancerre. Flinty undertones coming from the chalk soils,... Read More
Coming from the small climat of La Marâtre in Sancerre, the vines are grown in Kimmeridgian marls with lots of clay, 220 meters high on a plateau above the cellar with rows planted north to south, facing the hill of Sancerre.... 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
The 2020 Chardonnay is a terrific wine for the year. Aromatic and light on its feet, with impeccable balance, the 2020 impresses with its harmony more than anything else. Citrus confit, hazelnut, dried flowers and chamomile are... Read More
Faiveley's monopole Clos des Myglands on the northern edge of the village has delivered a delightful wine in 2022, with a lovely raspberry and plum fruit character, and a hint of rose petals and earth. The wine has a pronounced... 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
This voluptuous, full-bodied, off-dry white shows a lot of power, offering round pear, mango and honeycomb flavors that take a salty turn on the palate, with notes of brine, crushed flint and bitter almond skin, backed by a subtle... 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
This stunning dry Vouvray has such an exciting energy on the simultaneously focused and creamy medium-bodied palate. I love the juicy core, then the way the wet stone character builds to an impressive intensity in the long, precise... 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
Usually a benchmark for the appellation, Droin's Chablis has a lot more density and concentration than the Petit Chablis. More structure and minerality here. Will be very good and a classic example.
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
A blend of 60% Grenache and 20% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, the 2022 Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu Cuvee des Galets spent only eight months in concrete prior to bottling. Scents of sunbaked stones, dried herbes de... Read More
The 2023 Sancerre is filled with elderflower, lime and green aromas. It is a medium-bodied style that's tender and supple from three types of chalky soil in the appellation. The clay-chalk portion of the soil brings volume... 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
Sourced from a large three-hectare vineyard in the plateau between Courgis and Beines, Moreau-Naudet’s 2023 Petit Chablis exhibits notes of peach, orange zest and honeysuckle. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and... 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
Practicing organic
100% Cabernet Franc
45+ year old vines
Sand and gravel terroir
Low yields of 25 hl/ha
De-stemmed
Ambient yeast fermentation
Unfined and unfiltered
Fermented and aged in cement... 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
Note: from a .37 ha parcel; 100% stainless. Ripe yet attractively fresh aromas are comprised by notes of citrus confit, apple, spice and iodine. There is a really lovely texture to the refined and lightly stony middleweight flavors... 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.
Verbena, spring flowers and hints of acacia on the nose. Delicious creamy mellowness on a finely wrought palate with woodsmoke, lavender and a deftly integrated finish.
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 Dolcetto d'Alba is a super-classic wine from Altare. Punchy red cherry/plum fruit, new leather, licorice and dark spice are front and center. This juicy, flavorful Dolcetto delivers the goods, big time.
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
This estate is really just two guys, a tiny cellar, a few hectares of old vines and a hell of a lot of buzz – even Jancis Robinson has called them “cult.” What you can say with certainty is that Florian Moll,... 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
When I tasted the 2023 La Santa de Úrsula in late June, it had finished its élevage in oak and was in stainless steel waiting to be bottled at the end of July. They keep the wines in tank for a while before being... 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 Rosende Lousas, despite its youth, is showing superbly. This feels different, perhaps a little more Rhône-ish, with a meaty edge. It's beautifully textured and elegant, with more weight than the lighter 2022,... Read More
The bottled 2023 Lousas Viñas de Aldea is perfumed, intoxicating and showy, with a floral note of dried rose petals that I also found in the Misturado from this same vintage. It's a blend of grapes, 80% Mencía... Read More
Nervy, nicely funky, precise and mineral nose with a “protective” flintiness and an alluring peppery edge to the wild berries and pomegranate. Fine, dissolved tannins with a mealy, dusty texture, tapping into a super... Read More
The 2023 Táganan Blanco didn't go through malolactic and matured in larger barrels (they are abandoning the 228-liter oak barrels), and the wine seems to have gained in freshness. It's also less reductive—volcanic,... 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 2018 Ingenuity is a blend of 36% Petite Sirah, 30% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre and 12% Grenache, aged 19 months in 52% new French oak. Opaque in color, it explodes with gregarious blackberry and black cherry jam underpinned... 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
The 2023 Rheingau is clear, pure, fresh and finely flinty on the nose, although only a small part of the assemblage is based on Lorch fruit, whereas the rest comes from the central Rheingau. Intense, dense and saline on the palate,... Read More
A charming, elegant and velvety wine that emphasizes wild berries and woodsy, savory accents on a medium frame of snappy tannins and nervy acidity. Lots of tangy red fruit, from cranberries to sour cherries, and accents of bay... 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 2023 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Cuvée mixes savory raspberry tones with spiced orange and rosemary to create an alluring bouquet. Lifted and pure in style, it offers crisp red berry fruits and notes of sweet lavender... Read More
What a beauty! The 2021 Pinot Noir Le Puits Sec blossoms in the glass with a gorgeous mix of dusty violets and roses complemented by autumnal spice, giving way to citrus-tinged wild berries. This sweeps across the palate with... Read More
This graceful Oregon Pinot Noir offers a delicate interplay of red cherry and subtle earthy undertones. On the nose, it unveils vibrant notes of Pinot spice and fresh strawberry fruit with exceptional freshness. On the palate,... 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
A semi-opaque red, the 2021 Pinot Noir Estate offers lots of ripe mixed berry and blue fruits as well as notes of candied flowers, loads of graphite and dark stone, and well-balanced spice. Full-bodied on the palate, with ripe,... Read More
LESCALO is a new Fall Creek brand launched in Spring, 2020, whichis focused on lower alcohol, fewer calories and carbs, as a toast toHaute Santé (high health). Lescalo has a nose that is fresh, cleanwith subtle floral notes.... Read More
Such a brooding nose with black pepper, violet and fresh blueberry and blackberry fruit. Spicy and tight on the palate, but super polished, racy and refined. Medium-to full-bodied red with beautiful tannin tension and expressive,... 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
From the first nose the minerality already shines, this almost earthy minerality is drenched into an amazing fruit. A bit of breathing has those fruity notes evolve to a more precise stone fruit impression. The mouth brings another... 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.
This wine is sourced from just below the peak of Bald Mountain, one of the highest points between Napa and Sonoma. A dry-farmed selection of California heritage clones and the winemaking duo of Mai Errazuriz and Rodrigo Soto.... Read More
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
The 2022 Greco di Tufo Cutizzi opens with an array of sweet white flowers, chamomile and crushed apples. It balances ripe orchard fruits and green melon with saline-mineral tones and tantalizing acidity. The 2022 finishes with... 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
Looking at the 2021 Figlia, it's an interesting blend of Petit Verdot and Merlot. (Again, the percentages are a secret.) Its saturated purple hue is followed by a wonderfully pure, exotic, medium to full-bodied red that has... 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
Delicious, fresh, and savoury, this juicy Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast has violet and smoky flint aromatics buoyed by fresh red berries and a kiss of fresh mint. The palate is reflective, with flinty minerality coming to the... Read More
Emblematic of the exceptional quality offered at Chianti Classico’s annata level, Fontodi’s 2021 over-delivers yet again, exuding the wild, tousled, arid Tuscan countryside on a backdrop of dark, layered fruit. Hints... 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 ripe and relaxed wine that's luxurious in texture and beautifully rich in fruit and oak spices. Full-bodied and lush in mouthfeel, offering lime zest, poached pear and subtle butter and creme brulee flavors that last through... Read More
The Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc boasts bright citrus, honeydew melon, mineral and subtle herb aromas. On the palate, the wine is rich, mouthwatering and beautifully structured, with vibrant grapefruit, melon and guava flavors... Read More
A sleek, modern-styled red, with generous layers of black currant, chocolate and cherry flavors that spill across the silky palate, all shored up by serious graphite-powered energy. Reveals sweet oak and warm toast notes that... 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
A new wine named after a parcel just beside Laurent's estate, the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Damon is mostly Grenache that's brought up all in tank. It has a gorgeous perfume of bright red and blue fruits as well... 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.
Lively citrus characters followed by subtle aromas of sea shells and wet stones. Medium-bodied. Flinty finish at the end. Clean and crisp. A blend of 85% carricante and 15% catarratto.
Darkly floral and opening slowly in the glass, the 2021 Etna Rosso smolders up with a nuanced blend of crushed rocks and dried roses. It’s soothingly round with medium-bodied weight and a saline mineral tinge up front that... Read More
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
(disgorged in March of this year): Strong, fresh mousse. Fresh, inviting white peach, lime and apple aromas are complicated by toasty lees and a hint of salinity. Frothy and fresh, delivering lovely lift to the apple and peach... Read More
(disgorged Jan. 2017): Pale silver-pink. Lively, fruit-driven scents of strawberry, raspberry and flowers; I might have picked this blind as Pinot from the nose. Conveys a touch of sweetness but lovely acidity frames the wine's... Read More
2014 was a bit of a groundbreaking year for the sparkling wines from Gramona; they achieved their first Demeter certifications and bought a new Champagne press. They feel the wines have gained in precision, and the 2014 Brut Nature... 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
This has expressive aromas of flowers and nervy red fruit character. The palate is savory and medium- to full-bodied with red berries and fresh acidity. This comes from the Amandi area from small parcels of terraced vineyards... 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
Lovely aromas of lemon peel, chamomile tea and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with a lot of subtlety and nuance. The palate begins soft and gentle, but the acidity blooms and adds color and energy. The finish is exciting and fresh.... 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
Crushed violet mingles with lavender and a dusting of spice as the 2022 Nero d'Avola Nerojbleo slowly blossoms in the glass. The palate is round and supple, with ripe red and black fruits offset by savory herbal tones. Cooling... 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
It's always nice to have Timothy with you. We love his depth and dignity, his ironic wit and his powerful stature. He delights us with stories about his homeland, the limestone soil and the slate landscapes. Every anecdote... 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 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
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
A fresh and fragrant cabernet with violets and dark rose-like floras, cassis and blueberries. There is also a decent serving of spicy oak in the mix. The palate is smoothly arranged on sheets of formidably strong tannins, which... 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
Practicing Biodynamic
100% Pinot Noir
43% Hirsch Vineyards (Fort Ross-Seaview AVA)
22% Hellenthal Vineyard (which is contiguous with Block 9 at Hirsch)
35% Charles Heintz Vineyard (Sonoma Coast)
93% of the vines are between 20-30-years... Read More
So much fresh flowers with hibiscus and honey blossom. Dried citrus like lemon zest. Medium-bodied with fine tannins that are super integrated. Zesty finish. Lots of focus and beauty. The tannins are perfectly melted into the... Read More
This is very mineral, with raspberry, bergamot and some sandalwood. Aromatic. Medium to full body, firm and creamy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Orange peel, too. Chalky. Drinkable on release in 2023, but better in 2024.... Read More
This White Light is another fun, easy drinking, summery, light, and affordable wine. Folk Machine's goals have stayed the same, bottle something fresh with acid and some mineral and retain that sort of salty, briny character... 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
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
Spiced and earthy with ripe red and dark fruit and hints of walnuts and cocoa. Medium- to full-bodied and dry with firm tannins. Polished, velvety aftertaste.
Opening with aromas of macerating blackberries in mixed spices both sweet and savory with swirling aromas of tobacco and violets and subtle note of singed sage. The seductive palate draws you deeper into the core of the wine as... 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
Delicately floral and finessed, the 2020 Soave Classico I Palchi Foscarino Grande Cuvée slowly blossoms in the glass. Coaxing adds volume and depth as hints of lemon oil and white smoke give way to flowery underbrush and... Read More
Isabel Ferrando and her daughter Guillemette own this biodynamic property in the Rhone Valley. This delicate wine is 90% Grenache with 5% Syrah and 5% Cinsault and is aged for 6 months in concrete. This is a super fresh and feminine... Read More
The nose evokes wild strawberries. The palate is greedy and reveals red and black fruits, from strawberries to redcurrants and blueberries. A note of dark chocolate and mentholated freshness punctuates the mid-palate. The tannins... Read More
This wonderfully balanced Chianti is comprised of 85% Sangiovese & 15% Canaiolo. Medium bodied, yet a little spicier in style, it is juicy with notes of black cherries and violets, pepper, and dried herbs. The finish is long with... 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
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 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
This wine is produced in Austria by Master Sommelier June Rodil and importer Cat Miles in partnership with winemaker Markus Huber. It's a bespoke blend of 50% Zweigelt and 50% Pinot Noir, grown on Markus Huber's certified... 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
The 2021 Chardonnay One Sixteen, matured for 14 months in 34% new French oak, takes some time to shake off its youthful crème brûlée and allspice tones to reveal apricot, beeswax and honeysuckle aromas. The... 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.
Sourced from old vines in Gadagne and blended with some declassified Châteauneuf du Pape, the 2018 Vin de France Liberty offers scents of black cherries and peppery spice. It's full-bodied and robust but ripe and fruity,... Read More
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino smolders from the glass with a hauntingly dark blend of crushed rocks and sage, giving way to balsamic-tinged black cherries lifting hints of pine. It's silky smooth with cool-toned acidity... Read More
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
The younger wine here is the 2020 Viña Alberdi, a versatile version of the Haro reds. It was produced with Tempranillo fermented in stainless steel and matured in American oak barrels for two years (it's sold as Reserva... Read More
Aromas of dark plum, raspberry, mocha, mushroom, chocolate, mocha, coconut and cigar box. Full-bodied with ripe, fine tannins and bright acidity. Balanced and supple with a velvety texture. Coffee notes on the long, succulent... 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
