Wine

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

Lower ABV Off and on through the early 20th century, Gamay grew in the Cote d’Or alongside Pinot Noir, so it’s not surprising it can shine in Bjornson’s estate vineyard next to Pinot in the Willamette Valley.... 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

Just a delightful, ready to love, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from a blend of Estate and Van Duzer Vyd fruit. The dark raspberry and red cherry fruit are delicious and fun and buoyed by a lift of red berry acidity and fine, light,... Read More

One of the longest-running high-quality “value” Pinots we know of. As Robert Parker said of the 2013 edition: An authentic tasting Pinot Noir that sells for a song. Aromas of sweet red and black cherry fruit intermixed... Read More

If you’re looking for something to drink with a burger, stew or meat-laden pizza, give this a whirl. It’s 100% Monastrell (Mourvedre in France) from a hot place and cool vintage. The combination is terrific. The ripe... Read More

A big, rich, French oak-aged, 100% Monastrell from 70+ year-old vines in Valencia, this is the kind of big red you pull out to impress Cali Cab drinkers and enjoy with grilled meat and earthy vegetables. As Suckling.com says in... Read More

Years ago, the legendary Robert Parker called this, “Possibly the single greatest dry red wine value in the world.” That has never been more true that now in what is clearly the most delicious, easy-drinking, release... Read More

A classic, old-fashioned, Rioja from the winery's best vines in Rioja Alavesa and a few prime plots in Rioja Alta. It's 100% Tempranillo aged 24 months in American and French oak barriques. A bit more savory and unami-laden... Read More

A classic, old-fashioned, Rioja from the winery's best vines in Rioja Alavesa and a few prime plots in Rioja Alta. It's 100% Tempranillo aged 24 months in American and French oak barriques. With more than a decade in bottle,... Read More

Organic/Bio Traditionally a blending grape in Rioja, here organic Graciano is given the long hang-time it needs to ripen and gain complexity. It's rich with enough graphite minerality and blood orange citrus to stay fresh.... Read More

From 25 year-old Tempranillo vines nearly 1,000 feet above sea level, this is luxurious and fresh gem was named one of the top 5 wines of Spain by Wine Spectator in 2023. The Wine Enthusiast 96 point review captures it nicely:... Read More

As Wine Advocate says, Tierra owner and oenologist Carlos Fernández has a clear vision for his wines: balance, body and structure. All that's here in a wine loaded with rich, plush, fruit and layered accents of spice,... Read More

The winery describes this as “Freshness, joy and youth in your glass of wine,” and that pretty much sums up this wine. Perfect for weeknights when you want to enjoy a bottle over a couple of nights. The vibrancy is... Read More

Just what you're expecting from Rioja Reserva. Meaning what Suckling describes in the 91 point review: Ripe dark cherries and berries with touches of black walnuts and mocha. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate, with firm... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV This is SNAPPY Spanish white that showcases the white/pink citrus and herbal bite of Sauvignon Blanc mellowed just a touch by the rounder texture and ripe orange/tangerine fruit of Verdejos. It's from... Read More

Like kumquat, Seckel pear and/or underripe Geengage plum serviced up with a salty, mineral, finish and burst of orange oil on the dry, talky, finish? Of course you do! And you’ll love this very sophisticated and fresh expression... 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

A unique aromatized “wine” that starts with Mistelle – fortified grape must – and is infused with gentian and cinchona (quinine) for bitterness and then with wild herbs and plants first collected by Dr.... 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

Lower ABV This is classic Albarino from the seaside region of Ribadumía in the heart of the Salnés valley, bounded on two sides by cold Atlantic Ocean water flowing inland through the estuaries – or “Rias”... Read More

Lower ABV A savory, soft and easy take on Burgundy Pinot Noir that will shine with anything from roast chicken to a simple steak. It's from vines in and around Meursault and aged 12 months in 30% new barrique and another 12... 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

Lower ABV Wow, is it ever a delight to taste a really classic Muscadet like this one! Crushed rock, leesy/salty minerality, and dollops of crunchy green apple and pear that start and finish with some lemon/lime bite while staying... Read More

Organic/Bio What do Cognac makers drink for an aperitif or at lunch? Pineau des Charentes! And this is one of the very finest from Cognac's first organic estate. The wine starts with fresh, unfermented, juice from the Cognac... Read More