Deep garnet. Mineral- and smoke-accented red berry, cherry and candied rose aromas are complemented by a spicy nuance. Densely packed, energetic black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors with strong back-end lift. Finishes silky... Read More
This wine is intense and energetic, high pitched and lively, round and austere, refined and mineral. It has a dry mouthfeel and a saltiness natural to the area. Done in collaboration with Jean-Marc Roulot, is produced from 40... Read More
Rich and resonant on the palate, the Pur Meunier exudes creaminess. Red fruit, dried pear, smoke, menthol and hazelnut notes slowly open up in the glass adding further shades of nuance. Expressive mineral notes extend the finish.... Read More
The 2006 Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys is showing beautifully, offering up inviting aromas of pear, honeycomb, mandarin oil, warm bread and oyster shell. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with an enveloping core of fruit,... Read More
A traditional wine made from the Petit Rouge grape and vinified in cuve, it has a compelling rusticity with a wild berry impression and a lively freshness on the palate. -Importer
The NV Extra Brut Assemblage Dans un Premier Temps is a blend of 50% Chardonnay from Sezanne, 30% Pinot Noir from Avenay val d'Or and 20% Meunier from Cuis.The wine's floral and citrus/driven profile. Bright, focused and tightly... Read More
This wine is made from almost 100% old vine Grenache. The vines are more than 100 years of age. The terroir is sandy soils from vines planted in Les Bedines, Les Font du Loup, la and Pigna and Les Saintes Vierges.
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin, and Vaccarese
Loaded with cherries and apricots and interlaced with hints of garrigue, this 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape nails the ripe Grenache flavors while offering plenty of chewy tannins. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, give it a couple... Read More
Dark and intense ruby red with an ample and complex nose yielding ethereal spices, cherry, blackberry preserves, rosemary, tobacco and cinnamon with light hints of vanilla. Dry on the palate and full bodied with firm tannins and... Read More
This packs in some serious plum compote and cassis flavors, liberally wrapped in dark licorice and finishing with a swath of sweet toast and tobacco on the broad finish. Nice mineral underpinning keeps it honest. Fairly accessible... Read More
Bright notes of lemon zest, citrus blossom and lemon verbena emanate from the glass and open to reveal apricot, green pear and wet granite. Paralleling the aromas, citrus flavors abound on the palate with the addition of lemon... Read More
Intense ruby verging on garnet. Soft, warm and velvety, harmonic, rich in fruits and persistent in the mouth. Intense, ethereal melting into scents of sweet violet and iris, with hints of spices such as tobacco, cinnamon and leather.... Read More
deeper plum/purple color as well as charming, complex aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, mulberries, peppery garrigue, flowers, and orange blossom. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it shows the more charming, mid-weight... Read More
Bien Nacido often provides a racier style of Chardonnay with our approach, but some years the wine skews a little richer. This 2021 bottling tilts that way. It’s lively and moderate in alcohol, yet the gradual ripening in... Read More
A blend of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier. Its ruby/purple hue is followed by a youthful, ripe, incredibly promising bouquet of black raspberries, rendered bacon fat, Asian spice, ground pepper, and spring flowers. It has subtle background... Read More
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réserve is a similar blend of 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvedre. Its deep ruby/plum hue is followed by notes of darker berries, chocolate, roasted herbs, and garrigue. Full-bodied, round,... Read More
After a fateful tasting at Can Roca followed by the tasting menu, Dominik Huber became convinced that not enough attention was being paid to white wines in the Priorat. Out of the dozen courses he had, only about three were suited... Read More
The bouquet is up front and beautifully measured with lots of red and purple fruit definition followed by spice, tar and earthiness. What sets this wine apart in this hot and dry vintage is the mouthfeel. It delivers fiber, flesh... Read More
I love the glazed cherries and roasted herbs here, in addition to dried plums and licorice. Full-bodied and very sophisticated on the palate, where juicy and structured tannins frame the red fruit and acidity, carrying it long... Read More
The 2013 Barolo Bussia Cascina Dardi is a super-appealing, old-school Barolo that is going to require a number of years to be at its best. Deceptively medium in body, the 2013 possesses quite a bit of aromatic nuance and depth,... Read More
Barolos hailing from Bussia boast a rich fruit flavor and deep color. Although they have the classic tannic structure of Nebbiolo from this region, they are not as harsh as those from the southside of Monforte or Serralunga. Despite... Read More
Discover the captivating flavors of Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Gualtallary, a wine that truly captures the essence of Argentina's finest terroir. Hailing from the esteemed Gualtallary region, this distinguished Malbec boasts... Read More
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is a blend of Sangiovese together with other complementary varieties produced as a tribute to Antinori’s historic label that has accompanied the family’s winemaking traditions... Read More
Each style of Barons de Rothschild champagne has the exceptional characteristics of a great champagne. Barons de Rothschild Brut is a rich, complex and ethereal wine. It is made by blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from France's... Read More
Offers more blue fruits as well as complex tobacco, cured meats, and damp earth. It has beautiful purity of fruit, terrific concentration, and enough tannins on the finish to warrant short-term cellaring. As Napa Valley Cabernet... Read More
the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Juliet—96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, aged 22 months in 84% new French oak—boasts expressive scents of dark cassis, pencil shavings and licorice on the nose. Full-bodied and... Read More
Deep purple-black in color & struts flamboyant notes of fragrant cassis, black cherries and blackberries with loads of earthy accents: truffles, mossy bark, crushed rocks, chargrilled meats plus wafts of iron ore & bay leaves.... Read More
Seamless. Black velvet-hued, polished red with aromas of mocha-espresso and dried violets. This big, broad, teeth-gripper evolves into a glamorous mouthfeel, resplendent with dark red fruit. Devil’s Food cake, anise, and... Read More
An array of bright red fruit with herbal undertones opens the way to a core of grippy concentration and powerful ripeness in this ageworthy wine. The tannins are structured and considerable.
Cuvee Initiation is the newest addition to the Déhu lineup. Made from his signature variety Pinot Meunier and 25% Pinot Noir, which Benoît planted using massale selection of Pommard clone from Burgundy. Oak vinification... Read More
It shows a fresher, less oaky, toasty character than older vintages (which I think is what they are looking for). Impressive stone fruits, white flowers, orange blossom, toasted almond, and a touch of minerality all define the... Read More
A powerful effort from this reference point estate in Saint Joseph. its deep purple color is followed by impressive amounts of blackberry and black currant fruits, spiced meats, ground pepper, and building minerality. This rich,... Read More
It's fresh, vertical and mineral with a saline twist that is more noticeable with lower alcohol.It has a pale and bright ruby color and a very clean and expressive nose, with some leafy notes, red fruit, hints of orange peel and... Read More
The bouquet is full of fragrant black fruits, cinnamon, cumin,and frankincense, the palate beautifully fleshy and textured carrying cigar box, vanilla, blueberry and silky tannins through to a lingering, richly-fruited, finish,... Read More
Made from old hawthorn grapes, this wine represents a turning point in the history of the winery and the world of wine. An excellent vintage for an excellent wine.
This feels very harmonious, combining some primary notes with more-developed tertiary aromas. The palate also reveals a rare mix of power and elegance that only the very best vintages are capable of. It has polished tannins, good... Read More
An excellent match for meat dishes, such as T-bone steak, and also with all kinds of casseroles.
The wine has a bright ruby-red colour with medium depth and a garnet rim. Intense and complex on the nose, where you can find primary fruit aromas of raspberry and blackberry, secondary aromas of vanilla and liquorice and a subtle... Read More
Bodegas Vizcarra's Celia Garnacha is a groundbreaking, estate-bottled monovarietal wine from Ribera del Duero, a region where Garnacha plantings account for less than 2% of all vines. Named after the winemaker's daughter,... Read More
Pairs well with sushi, sashimi or shell fish. Cashews, Parmesan, Prosciutto & especially Pata Negra.
Bollinger’s NV Special Cuvee knocks it out of the park. Made from 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Meunier, with 30% of the blend brought up in barrels, it boasts a rich, deep, medium to full-bodied style... Read More
Exotic and spicy with a bouquet of sweet herbal tones woodland berries and wet stones. It's round and supple in feel as ripe strawberry and red plum are complemented by hints of autumnal spice. This finishes only lightly structured... Read More
Discover the enchanting Carpineta Fontalpino Do ut Des IGT Toscana, a captivating Supertuscan blend of 33% Merlot, 34% Petit Verdot, and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, meticulously crafted by winemaker Gioia Cresti. Sourced from the... Read More
Translucent and bright ruby red color. Its appealing and fascinating nose immediately reveals the freshness of the vintage 2018 followed by hues of nutmeg and crisp red berries. On the palate it is well-hatched, generous and measured... Read More
Juicy and delicious, this opens with aromas of iris, rose, dried aromatic herbs and wild berries. Smooth and medium-bodied, the palate features succulent Marasca cherry, ripe raspberry, ground clove and crushed mint set against... Read More
Opens to a dark ruby color with beautiful garnet-like intensity. The bouquet offers similar stamina and vigor, with thick layers of dark cherry and blackberry. Spice, tobacco and cola also play big roles in this ensemble.
Savor the excellence of Castello Di Verduno Barolo DOCG, an exceptional red wine crafted from hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes in the prestigious Boscatto vineyard of Verduno commune. This wine showcases the rich heritage of Castello... Read More
This was a drier vintage where the estate did not carry out any green harvests in order to retain freshness in the grapes. An alluring nose of dark fruit and woody spice, and then a radiant palate kicks in, offering a great deal... Read More
Very light in the glass, this single-vineyard expression offers earthy aromas of dried pomegranate and cherry pit on the nose. The palate is ethereal and earthy, offering dust, crushed rocks, Aleppo pepper, underripe raspberry... Read More
nose is more deeply pitched with its blend of both red and dark pinot fruit, plum, spice and warm earth scents. The vibrant and well-detailed medium weight flavors are also notably mineral-driven while exhibiting excellent length... Read More
Already exhibiting considerable complexity, it wafts from the glass with scents of orange rind, red plums, gingerbread and red berries. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny textured and fleshy, with lively... Read More
60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is marked by a vibrant ruby/garnet color married to a richly spicy nose with hints of tobacco and coffee in the background; the flavors are dominated by red currant,... Read More
A gorgeous second wine. Succulent black cherry, plum, spice and leather are front and center. This racy Margaux offers a compelling interplay of bright red toned fruit and silky contours.
The 2016 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur is a gorgeous, exotically beautiful wine. Succulent dark fruit, lavender, mint, white flowers and blood orange create an incredibly appealing interplay of ripeness and freshness. Stylistically,... Read More
The 2019 Cantemerle is fabulous. Deep, inky and super expressive, Dark red and purplish berry fruit, grilled herbs, rose petal, spice, sweet pipe tobacco and mint are some of the many notes that develop here with a bit of coaxing.... Read More
Chateau Cos d'Estournel Pagodes de Cos 2016 is a red wine from Bordeaux, France. The wine is made from a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Merlot grapes, and it has been aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. The... Read More
This wine has an austere structure, with firm tannins. The fruit comes through slowly, revealing an attractive black-currant flavor and ample acidity. This will be a very fine wine with time
Introducing the Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rose, a delightful and exuberant wine that showcases the beauty of southern France. This rose is crafted from a blend oF Mourvèdre and Cinsault grapes, sourced from certified organic... Read More
Bristling blueberry fruits, softening into raspberry and blackberry through the mid palate. Clear austerity at this point but a lovely supple feel overall, and an impressively focused and sleek finish with touches of salt crackers.... Read More
a floral note on the nose: small black cherries, blueberry and wilted violets, the last becoming more intense as the initially tight-fisted wine opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin. There is... Read More
The 2018 Fonbadet is superb. Classically elegant and refined, the 2018 graces the palate with exquisite finesse right out of the gate. Red berry, floral, blood orange and minty flavors convey freshness as the 2018 opens in the... Read More
The 2018 Château Haut-Batailley Verso has a complex, nuanced, approachable style with classic Pauillac dark fruits, tobacco, lead pencil, and earthy aromas and flavors. Gorgeously fruited, succulent, and seamless
Based on 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Château Haut-Brisson is a pretty, floral wine delivering crunchy red and blue fruits, lots of spring flower and damp earth aromatics, medium to full-bodied richness, and present,... Read More
Discover the exceptional Chateau La Gurgue Margaux, a captivating Bordeaux red wine crafted from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. Produced in a 10-hectare vineyard with deep gravel and coarse sand soil... Read More
The 2016 Lafon-Rochet has quite a floral bouquet, pressed iris infiltrating the black fruit, and touches of tar coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite elegant in style, refined and much... Read More
Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien is a remarkable wine from one of the most prestigious appellations in Bordeaux. The year's above-average rainfall and high temperatures, combined with a dry summer, resulted in a luscious, approachable,... Read More
The 2016 Lalande-Borie displays earthy, tobacco-infused black fruit that refuses to come out and play. The palate is rounded on the entry with supple tannin and a fine bead of acidity. Quite minerally in style, leading to a fresh... Read More
What a nice surprise the 2015 Langoa-Barton is. Racy, silky and forward, the 2015 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Succulent red cherry and pomegranate fruit are nicely lifted by floral and spice notes that add aromatic... Read More
Echo De Lynch Bages Pauillac, the exceptional 2nd wine of the renowned Château Lynch-Bages. Crafted in the prestigious Pauillac appellation, this exquisite Bordeaux blend boasts a harmonious combination of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon,... Read More
Deeply hued beauty boasts smoking good notes of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and spice. Full-bodied and impressively concentrated, it has a stacked mid-palate, ripe, sweet yet certainly present tannins, a terrific... Read More
Here, the aromatics took some time to coalesce in the glass: blackberry, graphite and a noticeable oyster shell aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip in the mouth, grainy in texture with very fine balance towards... Read More
The vintage has been blended and it has kept its promises. The color is a deep red with purple reflections. On the nose, aromas of ripe fruit (black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry...) are made more complex by toasty and licorice... Read More
A blend of 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. It is almost Margaux-like with its hints of wilted violet petals coming through. The oak is nicely integrated here, as it is on the palate,... Read More
A complex nose with lots of present aromas. Intense oral notes of rose and violet as well as wild basil and rosemary. A lovely complex, savory, rounded palate. Flavors of strawberry, morello cherry and white tobacco. Fine and... Read More
2019 Pichon Comtesse Reserve is stunning stuff that surpasses the Grand Vins of most châteaux. Pure cassis and darker currants as well as tobacco leaf, lead pencil, and spring flowers all define the bouquet, and it s pure class... Read More
The 2018 Château Rouget is a beauty and well worth seeking out, especially for those who love the richer, more full-bodied side to Pomerol. Lots of black fruits, chocolate, leafy herbs, and cedar notes emerge from this beauty,... Read More
Chateau Simone white wines are superbly elegant. In their young years they offer a wonderful golden colour with flavours that combine floral and fruity notes with a fine woody touch. They boast exceptional keeping potential. Adorning... Read More
a blend primarily of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault but there are pockets of old-growth vines of Syrah, Manosquin, Castet, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Muscat Noir that season the vineyards and add to the stunning complexity... Read More
Deep garnet-purple colored, slips easily out of the glass with fragrant notes of violets, blackberry pie, fruitcake, blackcurrant pastilles and dried lavender with hints of kirsch and chocolate mint. Packed with perfumed black... Read More
Dense purple. with a promising bouquet of cassis, cedary spice, tobacco leaf, and background oak. It picks up some classic Graves scorched earth notes as it sits in the glass and is medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered,... Read More
Petit Haut Lafitte white 2020 is complex with aromas of ripe stone fruit. A medium body texture and phenolic. It is a well controlled wine with a clear minerality.
Blend: 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon... Read More
Pair with everything from fish and chips to lobster ravioli.
This gorgeous Blanc de Noir is made entirely from Pinot Meunier. As such, it brings yellow orchard fruit notes, rich texture, and a long, bright finish.
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is cut from the same cloth as the base cuvée yet brings more mid-palate depth and richness. It’s a classic 2020, with elegance, freshness, and purity as well as loads of Provençal... Read More
The sub-region of Cassis is located in Provence in the south of France. This is a sophisticated white wine made from Ugni Blanc, Clairette Blanc and Roussane. The aromas are driven by pears and quince. The minerals are subtle... Read More
Showing a highly vivacious character with ripe, round, cherry, berry and spice flavors couched in firm acidity and soft, supple tannins. The layered flavors and textures are showing beautifully in the glass, and the finish is... Read More
Intensely perfumed red and blue fruits, potpourri, incense and exotic spice scents show excellent clarity and take on a suggestion of blood orange with air. Juicy and precise on the palate, offering concentrated raspberry, boysenberry,... Read More
Glistening ruby. Expansive red and blue fruit, pipe tobacco, potpourri and baking spice aromas, with vanilla and smoky mineral notes slowly emerging. Sappy and gently chewy on the palate, offering spice-accented black raspberry,... Read More
Aromas of spiced rhubarb, sweet red cherries, Asian five spice and vanilla mingle with earthy notes and the distinct fruity spice notes of sassafras forest. The palate is seductive with fleshy red and black cherries. It develops... Read More
Daniel Bouland Morgon Delys Vieilles Vignes 1926 is a stunning example of Gamay from the renowned Beaujolais region. This exceptional wine is produced by Daniel Bouland, an esteemed winemaker known for crafting old-fashioned Morgon... Read More
The 2020 Bodyguard is broader and more layered, with lots of currant fruits, chocolate, and spice as well as full-bodied richness, a round, expansive texture, and a great finish.
Deep, shimmering ruby. Red and black currant, smoky oak and a hint of vanilla on the highly perfumed nose. Stains the palate with pliant cassis, bitter cherry, mocha and floral pastille flavors, while spice and mineral nuances... Read More
This new project by Daniel Daou offers rich aromas of black cherry, toasty oak and coffee extract that lead into a palate loaded with black currant, chocolate cookie and espresso flavors. The tannins are extreme yet still well... Read More
The exceptional Loreto cru of Barbaresco is the source for this most profound wine of the De Forville estate. More full-bodied and dense than the Normale, the Loreto also has additional aging capacity.
DeLille Cellars' Chaleur Estate Blanc is a refined and elegant white wine blend that captures the essence of Washington's finest vineyards. Masterfully crafted from 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Semillon, this luxurious... Read More
Delille Cellars Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterful blend from four prestigious Red Mountain vineyards that captures the true essence of the region. This sophisticated wine offers a harmonious and complex profile, paying... Read More
The Deutz Brut Classic is the very soul of the Deutz champagne house. Born of a blend of several years’ grape harvests, every year a variable proportion of reserve wine (between 20 and 40%) is incorporated to ensure the... Read More
Deeper, more intense and herbal than its Vin des Amis, weightier and more structured, with lovely pinpoint acidity. Vibrant, saline, serrated tannins. Should be surprisingly ageworthy. Drinking Window 2022 - 2031.
Gorgeous and incredibly Provençal notes of ripe cherries, blackberries, new saddle leather, and peppery garrigue give way to a medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, seamless Châteauneuf du Pape with a wonderful sense of... Read More
Medium-bodied, soft, and ready to go, it's going to evolve nicely for 7-8 years, probably longer, although I see no need to delay gratification. The blend is 70% Grenache and 10% each of Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Syrah
Laurent Charvin's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a rare gem of the appellation. With only 10 hectares of vines in the northwest part of the region, Laurent is one of the few remaining winemakers who still practices traditional... Read More
The 2017 Pouilly-Loché Les Mures exhibits an attractive bouquet of green pear, white flowers, oatmeal and peaches. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and fleshy, with a charming and expressive core of fruit, ripe... Read More
Deep purple with red glints. Enveloping bouquet of fresh cherry, strawberry, rose, violet, and a touch of smoke. Look for more bright red fruit alongside herbal notes on the silky palate, which features crisp balancing acidity... Read More
Reveals a ruby/purple, almost opaque hue to go with a beautifully Provençal, medium to full-bodied style as well as classy notes of peppery garrigue, spiced meat, black raspberries, and jammy blackberries. Nicely textured, with... Read More
a deeper ruby/purple color as well as incredible Provençal notes of peppery garrigue, dried flowers, and jammy red and black berry fruits. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it has a great mid-palate, loads... Read More
A more serious, round, ripe Crozes-Hermitage shows pure berry fruit notes intermixed with herb, licorice and incense characteristics. This is a very stylish wine made by Maxime Graillot, the son of iconic Crozes-Hermitage producer... Read More
The 2019 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills is defined, expressive and layered, with pure lavender, peppercorn and wild berry aromas and a velvety texture with bursts of freshness that highlight floral perfume and an array of spicy accents... Read More
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc is showing even better today than when I tasted it last year. Pear, stone fruits, and crushed stone as well as a kiss of black licorice emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, with... Read More
Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas La Louisiane is a tantalizing blend of old-vine Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, offering awesome aromatics, full-bodied richness, and a lush mouthfeel. With its strong Provençal character... Read More
Revel in the captivating aromatics and full-bodied richness of Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Les Souteyrades. This exceptional Grenache and Mourvèdre blend offers a pure, round, and lush mouthfeel with a peppery kick, making... Read More
Discover the exquisite Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes, a full-bodied and rich blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, featuring captivating aromatics and lush, pure mouthfeel. Carefully crafted in large... Read More
Discreet wood frames the wonderfully airy and elegant nose of dried orchard fruit, lemon zest, algae and shellfish. The cool and beautifully textured flavors also possess excellent verve on the more complex, sappy, focused and... Read More
The Estate’s prominent cuvée blends the discrete strength of Bandol with the elegance and finesse which characterize Tempier. Remarkably fresh and approachable for a region known for brawn. Perfectly balanced, delicious... Read More
This 18-hectare piece of land bought in 2016 is oriented east, south–east, located at 300 meters altitude. It is a terroir with an exceptional potential, mostly composed of sandy marl of the santonien. Its cooler orientation... Read More
Aged 18 months in 10-15% new French oak, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Colline De Couzou is a beauty, and those looking for a fleshy, forward, beautifully made Côte Rôtie to drink over the coming decade won't... Read More
Juicy, velvety and aromatic red Pícaro del Águila Tinto is fine-boned and quite faithfully represents what they want to express with this cuvée;The nose reveals some Côte-Rôtie-like notes of smoked meat and violets. It s elegant... Read More
On the nose there is crisp and at the same time ripe fruit. On the palate it is upright and pure, with abundant finesse and freshness.Golden color with copper hues.Nose of freshly pressed black grapes, of red, white and citrus... Read More
Aromas of wet stone, gravel and blackcurrant. Full-bodied with fine, velvety tannins. Juicy, bright and fresh. Lovely dark fruit, with gravel and wet-stone notes adding very nice definition. Chocolate finish.
The 2020 Chardonnay Wester Reach is highly aromatic of fresh and candied fruit, with white pineapple, fresh herbs, and lightly toasted oak spices. The palate is ripe and inviting with fresh peach fruit, yellow pear, and lemon... Read More
A stunning wine from the highest vineyard site in Europe, with annual production of about 12,000 bottles of this austere, racy, mineral white wine with vivacity and length.-Importer
lots of freshness, and the wine, which feels really young and undeveloped, needs some time in the glass to open up. This is an exceptional year that is going to develop slowly in bottle. The palate is vibrant, focused and dry,... Read More
Planetes not unexpectedly comes from the vineyard site Finca les Planetes where Carles Ortiz purchased and renovated an east-facing nearly 5 hectare plot of vines on schist soils on the outskirts of the village of Porrera. Planetes... Read More
Intense purple in color. The nose offers raspberry, blackberry, fresh plum and black olive with hints of violet. The tightly packed, restrained, chalky palate offers firm tannic bones and energy. Bloody and elemental; the concentration... Read More
This co-fermented red shows lots of blackberry, black-olive and blueberry character with medium body, firm and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Cool chewiness to this. Malbec and cabernet sauvignon with a hint of ancellotta.
Spicy oak and bright acidity complement each other in this well-made white, which shows strong tones of crisp citrus and green apple. It builds body on the midpalate, with integrated woody notes and lasting richness.
Plum and tar show up on a backdrop of vanilla and exotic spice. Though fruit is supple, layers of assertive tannins need time to loosen their grip. Appetizingly savory, this finishes with an intense, irony character. Drinking... Read More
Inky, glass-staining color with a nose unfurls with ripe black currants, black cherries, rhubarb compote, and ground nutmeg and damson plum preserves, sweet licorice, On the palate, the wine is rich with massive concentration... Read More
Ficomontanino Rosso Granomelo is a captivating and elegant 100% Sangiovese wine crafted with dedication and skill. Sourced from the Melogranino cru's south-facing slopes, this exquisite red wine showcases a harmonious blend... Read More
The estate’s Barolo “Tradizionale” is a complex assemblage of various prime parcels, vinified and aged separately, with the final blend determined through tasting trials. Fermentation occurs in cement without... Read More
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. This dry red wine is the result of the efforts to grow the best grapes and to preserve the purity and softness of the fruit. Aged for 14 months in French oak... Read More
I love the Chardonnay from this estate, and their appellation 2019 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is well worth seeking out, revealing a lighter gold hue as well as a crisp, nicely defined bouquet of poached pear, citrus, spice, and... Read More
The Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir has notes of dried currants, ripe rose petals, and black tea. Dark cherry flavors are balanced with fresh acidity, persistent mid palate, and a lifted finish.
Francois Lumpp Givry Le Pied du Clou Rouge is a sophisticated and age-worthy Pinot Noir crafted by the talented Lumpp family in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise. This exceptional wine comes from their Monopole vineyard,... Read More
So much melon, red-apple and pink grapefruit aromas, but the summer-meadow and herbal character is every bit as strong and quite complex. Medium-bodied with very lively freshness for the gruner veltliner grape. Plenty of extract... Read More
G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba Aves is a hand-selected Barbera wine crafted only in top vintages. With floral hints and juicy fruit vibrations, this powerful yet nuanced wine is perfect for a variety of cuisines, elevating your... Read More
Aromas of currants, orange peel and dried herbs, such as sage, follow through to a medium to full body with pretty fruit and a juicy, savory finish that shows walnut and fresh terracotta.
Giovanni Manzone Barolo Castelletto is a complex, pleasant, and balanced red wine crafted from Nebbiolo grapes in the Langhe region. This exceptional wine hails from a single vineyard with a unique east-south-east exposure, allowing... Read More
A gentle explosion of fresh fruit, flowers, and spice, Primofiore is the first Quintarelli red to be released, no less than four years after the vintage. Its youthful charm and classiness throughout make it a Veneto staple.
A fragrant nose of mulberries, dark plums, earth, cedar, lavender and dried thyme. Full-bodied with velvety tannins. Structured, with a fleshy texture. Balanced, with a delicious finish.
This is rich on the nose, with candied fruit, fruitcake, toffee and maple syrup. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a brilliant aftertaste of fruit and caramel. Lasts for minutes on your palate. I have always loved this tawny.... Read More
Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is a full-bodied wine showcasing the finest organic grapes from Yountville, Rutherford, and Calistoga vineyards. This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a rich and structured palate,... Read More
Dusty, spicy and elegant beauty. The bouquet presents a beguiling mix of crushed stone, roses, incense and tart cherries. Soft, almost weightless in feel, hovering across the palate with a pure display of red berries and inner... Read More
Vibrant mineral accented raspberry, cherry and potpurri scents are complemented by an expanding floral scent. Juicy and broad on entry, then tighter offering densley packed red fruit preserve exotic spice and outstanding lift... Read More
