New Arrivals August 2025

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

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

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

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

Bottled in late-March 2024, Biondi Santi’s latest Brunello is built solidly on classic lines. Captivatingly austere, it hints at pomegranate and tea leaf to begin, with balsamic rosemary and sage blossom taking hold as it... Read More

Cru: Vigneto Annunziata, one of La Morra’s most prized sites.
Terroir: Deeper calcareous soils impart depth and concentration.
2020: Ripe, structured, and texturally plush with excellent mid-palate weight. Black cherry,... Read More

Cru: Ceretta, eastern slope of Serralunga; higher iron-rich content.
Style: The most powerful and age-worthy expression in the lineup. Dark fruit, graphite, savory herbs, leather, and firm but refined tannins. Ideal for collectors... 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

The 2021 Grüner Veltliner Ried Spiegel Vincent is from a relatively flat, south-facing site on loess, very well ventilated, from almost 65-year-old vines. It was made in 300-liter barrels and stayed on gross lees until the... 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

Winemaking Vinification takes place with cold maceration to enhance the perfumes & bouquet. Base wine matured 6 months in tank.
Overall Fresh, fragrant & lively
Aromas Wild strawberries, roses & toasted brioche
Mouthfeel Persistent... 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

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

The 2015 Canon La Gaffelière is deep, powerful and explosive. Seamless and captivating in the glass, it possesses magnificent richness, volume and intensity in every dimension. The Cabernet Franc, usually such a strong... 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

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

Rich and concentrated with violet reflections and a wall of tannins. Well structured, it sets its feet deep in the ground and will need time to soften and develop. Good quality with depth. The tannins are far more present than... Read More

Quite a rich nose. Heady and full with some soft floral aromatics. This is gorgeous, full of life, great freshness and energy but with a deep core of flavour - layered and complex, this gives the mouthwatering juicy acidity you... 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

Smoky floral and essence of pear aromas are trimmed in discreet spice and citrus wisps. There is better mid-palate density to the vibrant and attractively textured medium-bodied flavors that possess slightly better depth and persistence... Read More

A discreet application of wood sets off slightly riper yet still airy and cool beautifully layered aromas of white peach, apple, acacia blossom, exotic tea and a hint of crushed fennel. The detailed and amazingly well-focused... Read More

The 2022 Meursault from Comtes Lafon is rich with classic ripe apple, butter, and hazelnut aromas. The texture is rich and creamy, but the wine avoids heaviness through a fine balance of acidity and extract. Half of the grapes... Read More

The 2022 Meursault Désirée is another lovely rendition of this cuvée, offering up aromas of peach, pear, orange oil, white flowers and buttery pastry. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and fleshy, it's pure... Read More

The 2024 Rosé Château de Selle is the brightest and most mineral-driven of the three estate Rosés from Ott. Vibrant and utterly refreshing, the 2024 smells like the sea, levitating from the glass with a briny,... 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

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

Note: from 40+ year old vines. A softly floral-suffused nose speaks of pear and apple compote, rosemary oil and a similar whiff of petrol character. There is excellent volume and notably better concentration to the relatively... Read More

The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Champs Gain 1er Cru offers plenty of tropical notes of passionfruit, nectarine and white peach on the nose. It's simpatico with delineation and typicité, though still identifiable as a Puligny.... Read More

Tasting note: Smoky aromas of acacia blossom, just sliced apple and a whiff of grated zest are complemented by more voluminous and richer medium weight flavors that possess a succulent mid-palate that contrasts mildly with the... 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

Winemaker’s Notes

Brilliant golden yellow in color. This Riesling sports a boisterous nose of Asian pear, candied lemon rind, and golden delicious apple cider with subtle notes of pineapple. These crisp, bright fruit notes... Read More

The Buffet family has been farming in Burgundy since 1692, though their official domaine didn't begin until 1849. Over the years, the family has amassed an enviable holidng of exceptional regional, village and premier cru... Read More

The Buffet family has been farming in Burgundy since 1692, though their official domaine didn't begin until 1849. Over the years, the family has amassed an enviable holding of exceptional, regional, village and premier cru... 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 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

Tasting note: This is aromatically similar to the Aux Vigneux with a touch of poached plum character lurking in the background. There is fine richness and volume to the round and rather seductive medium-bodied flavors that culminate... 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

Looking at the reds, the 2020 La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion is flat-out stunning and unquestionably a great wine in its own right. Cassis, black raspberries, tobacco, and sandalwood are just some of its nuances, and it's... Read More

With high expectations that this will be classified at the next round in 2022, and the new winery by Sir Norman Foster nearly completed, it's fair to say that this is a good moment for Le Dôme. The high Cabernet Franc... Read More

Based on the Mourvèdre grape, sourced from the famed Vogelzang Vineyard within the Happy Canyon AVA of Santa Barbara.

After barrel fermenting (all neutral oak), we move the wine over to tank for a few short months before... Read More

Blazing acidity, underscored by salty, rocky minerality and chiseled, chalky restraint. An ample ripe orchard fruit character rounds out the mid-palate before tightening into a precise finish of salty citrus. While certainly approachable... Read More

A classic blend from the region of Frappato and Nero d'Avola. Limestone soils help keep it fresh. Wild, brambly berries, balanced by just enough acidity and an undertone of minerality.

Decidedly savory, the 2023 Bianco Santa Margherita 23 opens in the glass with shavings of raw ginger, dusty dried flowers and a hint of citrusy spice. It is round in feel, with a pulse of saline minerality up front that beautifully... Read More

TASTING NOTES: This shimmering, organically-farmed, whole-cluster-pressed, Vin Gris of Pinot Noir intrigues with its delicate pale salmon color - a reflection of the long, cool growing season of 2023. The wine is a pure, vibrant... Read More

Good full yellow. Aromas and flavors of ripe citrus fruit, wet underbrush, sweet spices and earth tones. Enters oily and round, showing outstanding depth to the baked apple and cinnamon flavors. Finishes long, fresh and very clean,... Read More