This is one of the most deliciously impressive Mendoza Malbecs we’ve tried in a long while, from lovely ripe fruit grown at 4,000 feet and aged 12 months in 50% new French oak. It’s a big wine, but with outstanding... Read More
Organic/BioThe wine formerly known by Stephen’s son’s name “Juel” now goes by his nickname, Little Bud. But it still tells the story of this wild vineyard in overview, combining fruit picked from all four... Read More
Big. Rich. Dark. Smooth. If that's what you look for in California Cabernet, no need to look further - it's what this intense Paso Cab delivers in spades. As Wine Enthusiast said a few years ago, The experience of this... 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
From all estate fruit fermented and aged in French oak, this is richer, deeper and more ripe-tasting than many Willamette Valley Chards. As Suckling says in the 92 point write-up, “A substantial and well-balanced wine that... Read More
A tremendous bottle of Eola Hills Pinot made from estate fruit with just a little whole cluster and a lot of style, charm and power. We love the silky feel to the spiced red berry fruit and an enlivening twist of orange peel at... Read More
Dead classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape, including all 13 legal varietals and aged in big, old, casks. Plenty of flesh, body and fruit matched by a big dollop of olive/herbal garrigue and a fine-grained finish. As Vinous says, “opens... Read More
About as old-school as Chateauneuf du Pape gets (at least in a clean style), this has all the deep texture and flavors you hope for without anything thick, hot or sweet. As Vinous says in the 92 point review, the sexy 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape... Read More
As Bartholomew explains, Boal (Portuguese) or Bual (English), both are Malvasia Fina. No one said the study of Madeira was easy. Wine Spectator described this well in a 92 point review of a previous release: Shows a slightly plump... Read More
Verdelho was nearly lost on Madeira in favor of more productive grapes and Broadbent has been a force in bringing this salty, tangy, zingy varietal back to prominence. The brisk acids need just a very light touch of sweetness... Read More
In this very short harvest, there's a little more oak influence to Sylvain's village Puligny (not more new wood, but more second and third use barrels that needed to be kept full!). It just makes this lovely Chardonnay... Read More
I believe the technical tasting note for this wine, as approved by all the most serious wine writers, is: Hubba Hubba. There’s this thing white Burgundy winemakers do where they let the wine sit in the barrel on what’s... Read More
Usually when you see 100% Sagrantino, you are in for a tannic ride; however the team at Cantine Fratelli Pardi have managed to make their Sagrantino into an elegant work of art. Moving from stainless steel to Austrian oak cask... Read More
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Founded in 1908, forty families contribute the fruit from their tiny plots of Nebbiolo to this very traditional co-op winery in northern Piedmont. The bright, fresh, fruit ferments and macerates 30 days with native yeast... Read More
From the masters of Alto Adige’s traditional “Terlaner” blend – Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and a little Sauvignon Blanc – this is one of Italy’s benchmark whites. It’s from the co-op’s... Read More
Always solid, in 2020 Grand Puy Ducasse “pulls its socks up” with “a wonderful effort” says Vinous. A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot done in mostly new oak, it’s open now and will... Read More
Organic/Bio We think of Pomerol as being all about power, but Mazeyres goes the finesse route in 2019. As Vinous says in the 93 point review, “The 2019 Mazeyres is bright, effusive and so inviting. Blood orange, mint, rose... Read More
Pretty grand in 2019 with a remarkably supple and open feel for Saint Estephe. Delicious now – 2050+ The 95 point Vinous write-up: “The 2019 Meyney has a divine bouquet, so pure and winsome with floral red berry scents,... Read More
A luxury Champagne on every dimension other than price – and always on of our best-selling Champagnes for its compelling blend of delicious quality and remarkably low price. The 59 wine growers who make up this Aube-based... Read More
Stunning Montepulciano of big depth, richness and delight. As Vinous says in the 93 point review, The 2019 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Fosso Cancelli is impossible to ignore, showing a blend of cherry and plum sauce, balsamic... Read More
Organic/BioPre-Arrival – wine arrives late April: Since its debut in the 2003 vintage, Ciacci’s Brunello “Normale” has established itself as one of Montalcino’s greatest values – and finest... Read More
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! The fruit for this bottling comes from... Read More
This Gredos village Garnacha has always been a benchmark, and is better than ever from a new, apparently brett-free, winery building. The combination of fruit intensity and silky feel is addictive. As Wine Advocate writes in the... Read More
Organic/Bio Long before anyone made dry wine of any significance in Barolo, Gattinara produced the most famous Nebbiolo in the world. And since its founding in 1906, Cantina Nervi has owned the crown of finest estate in Gattinara,... Read More
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