As always, this is a darker, richer, take on Brunello that's lifted nicely by 2019's freshening acids. While it's even better to wait, no reason not to enjoy a bottle or two now!
One of the most consistently excellent wines in the Southern Rhone, in 2020 this soars to new heights. The balanced, soft, feel makes this too easy to drink now, but it will improve for 15 years with ease.
Organic/Bio Named for Stephen’s skateboarding and sheepherding son, Juel represents this unique winery as a whole. In 2022, it’s one six-ton fermenter filled with fruit picked from all four corners of the vineyard... Read More
As always, a benchmark in Virginia wine for both immediate enjoyment with food and many years in cellar to come. In 2020, a blend of Merlot 62%, Cabernet Franc 34%, Petit Verdot 4% with the Cab Franc giving extra lift.... Read More
A big, bold, ripe Monestrell with gobs of blueberry/blackberry fruit, earthy chocolate and a sheen of sweet oak spice. A bite of pomegranate on the end keeps things fresh and drinkable and ready to enjoy with a juicy steak or... Read More
One of the most immediately delicious Rioja we’ve tasted in years, the blend of purity of fruit with classic Rioja spice is utterly irresistible. It’s mainly Tempranillo with 10% Graciano from vines 20-40 years old.... Read More
First created and made by Australia’s Chris Ringland, this is an unabashedly flashy and hedonistic bland of Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon done in new French oak. A tad more structured than the 2018, but the 92 point... Read More
Organic/Bio From vines averaging 50 years of age grown organically in the very heart of Chateauneuf du Pape, all whole cluster and with 3 weeks on the skins before aging in large, old, cask: this is pretty much the essence of... Read More
Howell Mountain specialist Bravante makes tiny quantities of powerful, deep, mountain structured wines. Here roughly one-third each Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot get extra perfume from 24% Cabernet Franc and lift from 7% Malbec.... Read More
The second wine of Margaux’s Chateau Boyd-Cantenac. The history of this estate dates back to 1754 when nobleman Jacques Boyd bought a property which included some vineyards in the commune of Cantenac (hence the name). Chateau... Read More
A hidden gem in Margaux, the property's name translates as sing to the moon, which is what Jose Sanfins was doing when he purchased this small plot of vines while promising to maintain them as a independent estate. It's... Read More
A stylish, rich, blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon picked wonderfully ripe and aged in 100% new French oak. Still wants an hour in decanter now and will sing for a couple of decades.
83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot aged in 60% new French oak, this is a richer-feeling Pauillac with a refreshing mineral streak on the firm finish. Very enjoyable now and over the next 20 years.
Organic/Bio Ch Pradeaux is one of Bandol's standard-bearers, crafting unapologetically old school reds from Mouvedre and a splash of Grenache grown in the heart of the region. Fermentation is in vat and aging is in enormous,... Read More
An outstanding 1er Cru Mercurey that shows the flesh and grip this region is famed for – and the value, too! Caroline Fyot and Alexia Russo worked in luxury products and finance in Paris before deciding to move to Burgundy... Read More
Pre-Arrival Sale; Wine Arrives June 2024.Organic/Bio Since its debut in the 2003 vintage, Ciacci’s Brunello “Normale” has established itself as one of Montalcino’s greatest values – and finest wines!... Read More
In 1994, the great-great-granddaughter of the inventor of Grand Marnier, Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle, arrived in Chile and discovered a plot of vines planted in the early 1900s on the old, dry, soils of Chile’s Apalta Valley.... Read More
About 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, the second wine of Clos du Marquis delivers a lovely sense of depth and richness to go with a fine, firm, structured spine. Decant now or cellar through 2035.
In a cooler vintage, this Chateauneuf classic still packs in plendy of rich, generous, red and black fruit to go with the savory garigue accents. Hard to resist now but improving for 10 years easily.
A classic "Right Bank" Bordeaux blend leading with Merlot and spiced with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that delivers stylish and smooth pleasure.
Organic/Bio This is sunshine in a bottle and for winemakers in Burgundy, 2022 came as “a year of relief,” or at least according to the Berthelemot family. There is a freshness about this wine that just makes you get... Read More
It's always a treat to get our hands on Willamette Valley Pinot that's all the way ready to drink - even better when the wine is as good as this! At five years from harvest, there's a nicely earthy tone to the ripe... Read More
In Neive, third generation winegrower Elio Filippino crafts this aromatic and rich Barbaresco in a trditional style and it's now had enough time to rest to be ready for you to enjoy. In 2015 there’s an extra dose of... Read More
This 15 acre vineyard was planted in 2001 and purchased by Joe and Pat Campbell in 2009 where they built a home – and a clay tennis court. The east-facing Pommard and Dijon 115 vines give a terrific blend of rich red fruit... Read More
Pat and Joe Campbell planted this site in 1985 from Estate Vyd cuttings and named it for the favorite Puccini opera of the folks who sold them the land. Silky and lush are always apt descriptors for La Boheme Pinot Noir's... Read More
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