As the winery writes, Andrew Murray has been singularly and nearly maniacally focused on crafting Syrah for 25 years. His Everyday (in French Syrah “Tous les Jours”) Syrah from Santa Ynez gives you a good idea of how... 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
Wrapping around Priorat, Montsant delivers some of the same slate minerality and sunny ripeness in a more easy-drinking – and affordable-buying – style. Like here in this 100% Garnacha done aged in older oak. Decanter... Read More
Laurence Féraud is most famous for her serious Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape, but she turns out a pretty great fun red here. Plenty of classic Rhone red fruit from the 60% Grenache, and also a deep band of savory richness from... Read More
Darby English calls his 800 case production Purple Haze Cabernet Sauvignon blend a “cult wine” because it sells out so quickly every year. It’s a rich and deep blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Sirah and Merlot... Read More
Organic/Bio A dead classic and delicious French cookout red from 100% Malbec grown on limestone south of Bordeaux. Dark, stony, blackberry and pepper aromas lead to bold flavors of dark fruit, cracked black pepper and fresh, rich,... Read More
Organic/Bio The kind of wine we often call “cheerful.” There’s plenty of substance to the ripe red cherry and redcurrant fruit and a whiff of the wild herb and black olive notes the French call “garigue.”... Read More
Organic/Bio Everything a weeknight bottle of old-vine Beaujolais-Village should be. As James Suckling describes in their review: Bright aromas of blueberries, red fruit, sour cherries and dried herbs. Plenty of crunchy red fruit... Read More
Organic/Bio From the northernmost appellation of the Southern Rhone, this is a terrific summer BBQ and outdoor party red. It's 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah picked fresh (13.5% alcohol) and aged in cool tanks. Big flavors and... Read More
Organic/Bio From vines just three meters north of Chateauneuf du Pape, this bold blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre is the best-selling Cotes du Rhone in the shop's history. In 2023 there's just one notch more roundness... Read More
Organic/Bio Eric Bonnet took over his family estate in 1999, so he has 25 years of organic farming and careful winemaking experience behind him now. Which his how he’s able to coax so much flavor and intensity out of his... Read More
Organic/Bio From 80 year-old Grenache vines in the Rhone, fortified to keep some sugar, and aged in concrete. The wild strawberry, macerated cherry and blackberry fruit picks up a hint of bitter chocolate in the middle. It feels... Read More
Lower ABV
Elise Renaud and Benoit Salel are winemakers passionate about the grapes native to Ardeche now chased out by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Here it's Chatus, once found in Ardeche, Isere and Drome. The wine is full of... Read More
Lower ABV
Vincent Dampt makes straight ahead, no oak, no fuss, Chablis. As Vinous writes, this has a delineated bouquet with green apple, pear and granite scents that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is well-balanced with... Read More
Jean Case and husband Steve (of AOL fame) keep going from strength to strength at this top Virginia estate. A blend of 43% Petit Verdot, 23% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 11% Tannat and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon gives a medium-bodied... Read More
Not content to make some of the best wines in the Commonwealth, Early Mountain makes some of the best values, too. Like here in this blend of 65% Petit Manseng, 31% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Chardonnay and 2% Malvasia done all in steel.... Read More
Lower ABV Maybe the best deal in tiny production, hand-crafted California wine we've seen in years. John Lockwood's fun wine, this blend of Carignan, Cinsault and Grenache to deliver crunchy dark black fruit, a wide open... Read More
Always one of our favorite Alto Adige reds, this is super fruit-filled red with lots of savory accents, a juicy feel, and fine tannins that make it widly versitile with food. The Suckling.com description of the 2021 edition tells... Read More
A heck of a value here in what is mostly Russian River Chardonnay, whole-cluster pressed and made/aged in French oak. Wine Enthusiast's 91 point review of a previous vintage is spot on here: This creamy confection cradles... Read More
Lower ABV From Valencia, this is a playful Spanish red that leads with ripe Garnacha (80%) fruit balanced by a touch of savory complexity from Syrah (20%). It’s done with 50% whole clusters, which add some herbal notes and... Read More
From vines inland from the Pacific at 100-150 meters elevation on clay and sand, this is crisp, dry, Chardonnay that delivers real refreshment. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, it’s showing juicy pineapple, yellow... Read More
Another great release of this, our all-time best-selling premium California Chardonnay. As always, it blends fruit from across the Sonoma Coast AVA including Carneros, the southern Russian River and cooler sites to the west. As... Read More
Lower ABV You rarely read winemakers’ notes here, but this one is too good even edit: “To enjoy the Marie’s cuvée, you have to enjoy simple things. Direct and immediate things. This wine is mainly about... Read More
Alpi Retiche makes up one edge of Valtellina near Lombardy's border with Switzerland. Valtellina specialist Mamete Prevostini crafts this 100% Nebbiolo there, showcasing how the blend of warm sunshine and cold mountain air... Read More
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