2022

As always, a benchmark interpretation of Virginia's most prominent red wine grape made in a rich but balanced and highly drinkable style. The 91 point review from JamesSuckling.com gives you a great idea of what to expect:... 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

Organic/Bio As Vinous says, Gilberto Bonipert is one of the rising stars of Alto Piemonte, the region above Barolo and Barbaresco that reaches into the foothills of the Alps. This is his all-steel Nebbiolo and it’s a treat... Read More

Organic/Bio Vincent Boyer has moved his old family estate to organic farming and now gives his wines two years elevage – one in 5-8 year-old barrel and a second in concrete egg. This wine, from sites in lower Meursault,... 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

One of the most wildly delicious and complex not dry wines we know of. You can call it sweet if you like and it will certainly do magic with an apricot upside-down cake. But we'll be drinking our bottles before dinner (or... Read More

Winemaker Neil Koch has worked with superstar Philippe Melka at benchmark Napa Cab houses like Seavey Vineyards, Bryant Family and Vineyard 29 and helped make the bold whites and Chardonnays of Lewis Cellars as assistant winemaker... Read More

A savory, firm, blend of Umbrian Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot and Sagrantino built for foods rich in umami and savory olive/herb flavors. As Vinous says, “Violet and lavender tones complement a burst of crushed black cherries... Read More

At any other winery, this would be their top Pinot Blanc, if not their top white overall. It's from a super-steep, mountainside, site with barren quartz soils and huge swings in day/night temperature. Wine Spectator describes... Read More

The 3rd wine of this 2nd growth estate comes from younger vines and is mainly Merlot with just a touch of new French oak. As Vinous says, a pretty bouquet, featuring light blackcurrant and cedar scents. It’s understated... Read More

A super-stylish, full-bodied and powerful Cabernet-based (72%) Bordeaux with plenty of energy and near-term cellar potential. As Suckling.com says in the 94 point review, “Good depth on the nose, showing blackcurrants, graphite... Read More

Topline: This is crazy delicious Pinot Noir and very fine red Burgundy that's seriously under-priced. Grab it before the market catches on. Caroline Fyot and Alexia Russo created this small estate in Mercurey in 2018 and make... Read More

An excellent take on old-fashioned Bordeaux, clean and fresh like a modern wine but also stylishly austere and restrained. The 30-50 year old Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%) vines are mainly on clay/limestone soils but with... Read More

A classic “burger Bordeaux” built to make everyday sipping just a touch more special. It’s around 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet and delivers classic Bordeaux aromas and flavors of black and redcurrant fruit with... Read More

During years of legal battles with the owners of First Growth Ch Lafite (one t), the owners of Ch Lafitte (two ts) have never taken their eye off the ball - they make flat-out terrific red Bordeaux that sells not only for a... Read More

From just outside the walls of Saint-Emilion, this is nicely rich and plummy Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc from 35 year-old vines. It's nicely rich, as you'd expect of the vintage, with dark blackberry and blackcurrant... Read More

Ignore the label - this is actually Ch Canon Chaigneau Cuvee 8A packaged with a different label because the importer didn't like the real bottle shape! While this is 96% Merlot plus Cab Franc, there's nothing plummy going... Read More

Lower ABV Chalmers claim to fame in Australia is their nursery - with 100 varietals including 70+ brand new to Australia, they've grown into the country's most important source of quality grape vines for new planting.... Read More

Organic/Bio Jura is famous for its oxidative whites, but that's not what's going on here! This is pure, fresh, and highly delicious Chardonnay from alpine vineyards with no noticeable oak influence at all. Delicious pear... Read More

Lower ABV A lovely rose of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo that's dry, soft, and welcoming with building intensity through the spiced cherry finish. As Wine Enthusiast says in the 93 point review, The nose is fresh and floral,... Read More

Built to age, this is Pecorino of enourmous presence and potential. As Vinous says in the 91 piont review, understated and a bit backward in the glass, with nuances of savory herbs, wildflowers and crushed green apples. It opens... Read More

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo is emphatically NOT the boring version found in Tuscany. Especially when grown with care and given a natural fermentation and raising like here. As Vinous says in the 93 point review, seduces from the first... Read More

Organic/Bio Remo Falconieri was an Olivetti typewriter designer when he chucked it all to create this winery in the hills north of Barolo. His appetite runs to a wide range of native grapes with a special passion for Erbaluce... Read More