New Arrivals November 2025

Blended with 10% Petit Verdot for complexity, our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon showcases exceptional sites across the Valley, including fruit from Stags Leap and Diamond Mountain, in addition to other heritage vineyard sources.... 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 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

Graphite dominates the nose, with restrained wild blackberry, meat, balsamic and aromatic herb notes. The attack is smooth, with a full body, youthful fruit character and muscular yet super-refined tannins allied to refreshing... Read More

The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Village comes from eight different parcels around the appellation, kept separate during the élevage. It has an attractive bouquet with yellow plum and praline scents and a light brioche aroma... Read More

A powerful, slightly rustic red with strong tannins wrapping around dark cherry, black plum and dried blueberry flavors. The tannins are firm and fine-grained, restraining the fruit flavors. Also laced with cocoa, graphite and... 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

Crushed rocks, rose petals and dried strawberries form a dusty and darkly alluring bouquet as the 2017 Etna Rosso Riserva Serra della Contessa Particella No. 587 grumbles up from the glass. It's silky-smooth and elegant in... 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

Bergström Wines, a first-generation American family business, is one of the most unique and lauded domaines in the Willamette Valley. Dr. John Bergström’s Swedish heritage and the love he developed for the Pacific... Read More

The 2023 Pinot Noir Silice is layered and seductive, showing black raspberry liqueur, wet stones, toasted spice, cardamom, and black cherries. “Silice” means silica, and this wine comes from forest blocks planted in... 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

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

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

Ultra-pure aromas of cool essence of red pinot fruit are trimmed in plenty of floral elements along with hints of exotic tea. The vibrant and utterly delicious flavors aren't as dense or powerful yet they are much, much finer... Read More

Aromas of black cherries and citrus with some graphite and smoke. Medium-bodied with firm, juicy tannins that are chewy now, but will soften with age. Racy and long at the end. From organically grown grapes. Better after 2024.... Read More

The 2019 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is laced with roasted almond, dried flowers, mint, cedar and light caramel tones. It offers lovely mid-palate pliancy in an understated, creamy style that is hugely appealing.

Elegant and perfumed nose with violets, spices, fresh blackberries, blueberries and touches of chiles, chocolate, cigar box and white pepper. Super juicy on the palate with compact, fine tannins and an extremely long finish.... Read More

A transparent, youthful ruby hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir Mindego Ridge is from south of the bay in the Santa Cruz Mountains and shows off a refined and lifted profile. The nose offers a wild bouquet of pine, fresh herbs, cranberry,... Read More

The 2023 Chardonnay Carex is a bright straw/yellow color. It has delicate, fresh reduction and is refreshing and expressive, with aromas of sea spray, jasmine, lemon balm, and elegant toasted spice. The palate has fantastic structure... 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.

Viticulture (domaine): Organic... Read More

Such pure and beautiful aromas of blackberries and black cherries with violets and red roses. So aromatic and enticing. Full-bodied with extremely integrated tannins that are velvety and curated. Fresh and sweet fruit at the end... Read More

The 2020 Château Cantenac Brown showed beautifully and is a serious, concentrated, powerful Margaux that's going to need bottle age. Ripe blackcurrants, toasty oak, ripe tobacco, and dried flower notes all define the... Read More

Following the 2018 (and tasted next to the 2020), the 2019 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou comes across as more refined and elegant, with a straight, focused, still full-bodied profile that has pure cassis and blue-tinged fruits... 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

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

Showing the hallmark elegance and seductiveness of this terrific estate, the 2014 Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande is deeply colored (especially in the vintage) and delivers a heavenly bouquet of crème de cassis,... 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 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

A darker ruby/magenta color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley has the stamp of the man here and offers notes of pure cherry liqueur, cigar box, pine needles, and crushed flowers. Medium-bodied, it’s a crowd-pleaser... Read More

A real “wow” wine, the 2020 Clos L'Eglise sports deep ruby hue as well as an absolutely stunning bouquet of black cherries, red plums, damp earth, chocolate, truffle, and lead pencil. This deep, full-bodied, concentrated,... Read More

This is a blend of 75% grenache, 20% shiraz and 5% mourvedre with the shiraz component selected for its spicy and lively style. Grenache is the star here, holding a very fresh and spicy edge to the nose with some fresh, earthy... Read More

The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Ma Cuvée is pure and demonstrative, offering up aromas of orange oil, petals and raspberries, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy palate. Readers may remember that its suave... Read More

This Puligny-Montrachet has pronounced licorice and acacia blossom aromas. Quite a succulent wine with good concentration and fine tannins that give it precise contours. Excellent clarity in the long, straight and animating finish.... Read More

The 2022 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru has a beautifully defined bouquet with yellow plum, wet stone, hints of baked bread and pressed white flowers. Very good intensity. The palate is well-balanced with fine delineation, very good... 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

Full, lush and powerful, with a wall of intense tannin – this is an enormously powerful wine that will take many years to approach a state of drinkability. Huge concentration and huge intensity, in many ways this fits the... 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

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 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 Domaine Gour de Chaule,... 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

An eloquent wine, with an evocative plummy fruit underscored with mineral, silky tannins and a lingering, subtle finish. Lafarge owns a hectare in the Clos des Aigrots, planted one-quarter to white and three to Pinot in the red... Read More

About an hour and a half west of Beaujolais lies Gamay’s other great terroir. Stéphane Sérol’s Chez Coste comes from a family estate dedicated to crafting vibrant, food-friendly wines. Bursting with blackberry... Read More

Here’s that rare creature, a dry gewurztraminer with excellent balance and a certain delicacy. Yellow roses and restrained yellow grapefruit character. Very pure and delicate in the long, super-clean finish. Where is the... Read More

The 2022 Pinot Noir Radian Vineyard is a touch more intense, with ripe black cherry and black raspberry fruit as well as a gamey, floral, iron, exotic edge in its aromas and flavors. Moderately concentrated, rich, and structured,... Read More

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

The 2021 Pinot Noir The Eyrie is remarkably pretty, wafting up with a bouquet of sweet herbs and cola giving way to wild strawberries. Textures of pure silk glide across the palate, displaying a lovely inner sweetness and vividly... Read More

95% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir. Straw yellow, fine and persistent in the mouth with notes of hazelnut, sweet fruits, and white flowers.

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 2019 Barolo Sperss is rich with dark mineral earth, black cherry, and Earl Grey tea. Long and mouthwatering, it has a powerful structure while retaining finesse. It is fantastically balanced, with gripping tannins, fresh acidity,... 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

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