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Ready now, especially in half-bottle! As Vinous says in the 91 point review, A brooding mix of red plum, brown spice and crushed rocks is nicely offset by a flourish of violet florals as the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino opens in... Read More

Willamette Valley Chard can be all kinds of things. This one aims for delicious and hits the mark perfectly. Lovely Golden Delicious apple and crisp pear fruit are framed with a bit of buttered tart crus and a nice chalky minerality.... Read More

A very satisfying Champagne-style sparkler from 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier grown in the Chehalem Mountains. Vinous describes it well in the 91 point review, burst from the glass with a savory blend of... Read More

There's a wonderful richness on the nose and palate here along with loads of nicely ripe cherry/berry fruit. But spend a little time and Pinot's earthier side joines the party, too, with notes of cola, rose petal and sweet... Read More

Lower ABV Joe Bauer's son, Florian, has taken over here and is making wines with a touch more precision and energy with no loss of juicy, intense, flavor. This smells almost salty at first before scents of sliced Granny Smith... Read More

Lower ABV This San Gimignano producer makes a lovely, light, and delightfully fun to drink Sangiovese. Vinous’s description of the 2020 applies here: “racy and exuberant in the glass. A rush of black cherry fruit,... Read More

With Greco and Fiano, Falanghina is one the old Greek grapes that still makes the finest wines of Campania, just inland of Naples, Italy. Especially on the powdery volcanic soils of Sannio, where Libero Rillo and his family have... Read More

A Catalonian Vermouth that packs a HUGE punch of Christmas flavors! It's made from white grapes and 19 botanicals, including vanilla, orange peel, anise, cardamon, nutmeg, laurel, oregano, fennel, and sage. It's sweet,... Read More

From one of the best Cabernet sites in Happy Canyon, inland of Santa Barbara, this 2019 leans into a prettier style of California Cab. As Vinous says in the 92 point review, a very pretty wine from this well-known site in Happy... Read More

This delicious frizzante wine is a rare version of red Malvasia, made with a touch of sweetness and a light, frothy, sparkle. As The Washington Post’s Dave McIntyre said about the 2011, “This delightful little frizzante... Read More

As Vinous says, Francesco Rinaldi is one of the few producers of classically built wines that still remains somewhat under the radar.” His 2019 Cannubi is stunning, rich and deep with plenty of freshening structure. Galloni... Read More

Organic/Bio Francois Chidaine is most famous for his brilliant Chenin Blancs from Montlouis on the north side of the Loire River where he lives and has his winery. He makes equally astonishing wines across the river in Vouvray,... Read More

Organic/Bio Sancerre was red wine country until the mid-20th century, and within Sancerre, Francois Crochet's Pinot Noirs are highly revered. He doesn't make this wine every year, but when the season gives him ripeness... Read More

Since 2014, Pierre Fresne has made one or two Arquemie - or experimental - cuvees per year. This is his first 100% Pinot Noir from 2015 (63%) and a solera begun in 2012 done all in steel and disgorged in late 2023 with no dosage... Read More

Arquemie is Pierre Fresne’s “experimental Champagne” program taking whatever fruit he feels is most interesting in the vintage and trying something new with it. Here he worked with 100% Chardonnay from Petite... Read More

Organic/Bio A lovely introduction to this fine, if small, grower Champagne estate. In this release, it's 100% Pinot Meunier from vintage 2018 and disgorged in March, 2025 - so . With nearly six years on the lees, there’s... Read More

Organic/Bio A lot of work goes into making this delicious Champagne! The white wine base is 55% Pinot Noir, 5% Meunier and 25% Chardonnay, all blended with 15% red Pinot Noir. The base is vintage 2018 with some barrel agd Chardonnay... Read More

Organic/Bio This far north in Montagne de Reims, Pinot Noir can struggle to mature but Pierre Fresne coaxes the 65% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier and 35% Chardonnay used here to perfect ripeness. The wine is around 60% vintage... Read More

Organic/Bio This far north in Montagne de Reims, Pinot Noir can struggle to mature but Pierre Fresne coaxes the 65% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier and 35% Chardonnay used here to perfect ripeness. The wine is around 60% vintage... Read More

What happens when you grow Southern Rhone grapes that are used to sunny heat along the southwestern coast of South Africa where they are constantly chilled by cold ocean breezes? Something pretty delicious! There’s lots... Read More

One of the finest Barbera in all of Italy whether enjoyed now or with a decade-plus in cellar. As Wine Advocate describes it in the 94 point review, Offering a level of aromatic clarity and elegance that is not always easy for... Read More

Organic/Bio One of the finest Barbera reds in the world shines as brightly as ever in the 2023 harvest. As Wine Enthusiast says in the 93 point review, Crafted with Barolo-level devotion, this structured Barbera seduces through... Read More