A brooding and more deeply pitched nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of black cherry, cassis and poached plum that are trimmed in hints of earth and oak. The succulent, mouth coating and concentrated medium weight plus flavors are notably more... ... more

Burgundy experienced another very warm and dry year in 2020, with a record-setting early harvest beginning on August 21. Fortunately, they made some fortuitous canopy management decisions earlier in the summer, leaving a denser canopy that reduced the... ... more

Ruby red color tending to garnet. Fresh, intense aromas of red fruit are reminiscent of plum, morello cherry and their jams with light spicy notes. Elegant and harmonious, it fits perfectly with white and red meat, game, oily fish and aged cheese.... ... more

An ingenious combination of fruit, restrained acidity but a very clear focus. A go to liter of light, dry refreshment for picnics, beach drinking, patio parties, apps, lunches, brunches, sangria-making, and happy hour. ... more

Le Dix has a beautiful intense, bright, deep red color. The nose is complex, witharomas of black cherry, ripe strawberry and plum, underscored by a hint of oak, with delicate notes of cedar, graphite and dark chocolate. On the palate, this great... ... more

A classic Sauvignon Blanc with a straw yellow in color with greenish hues. On the nose, it is fresh, intense, spiced, and aromatic. On the palate, you'll find well-balanced acidity, aromatics, with a light muscat note, peach and apricot. ... more

Smooth and sensual, this red blend reveals intense notes of red fruits. The plush fruit and spice flavors of Syrah are deliciously balanced by the sweetness of old vine Grenache and the vivacity of Mourvèdre. The addition of Carignan brings everything... ... more

From a 1985 & 1999 planting of Semillon the vines were cordon cut and the fruit allowed to desiccate for three weeks on the vine. After hand picking it was crushed and held on skins for three days to help extract the flavor from the desiccated berries... ... more

Possessing a youthful red plum translucent color, it has all the perfume lift and exuberance you would expect from old vine Cinsault. The nose is aromatically charged, brimming with fresh violets, cherry blossom, rose water, lychee skins, sun dried... ... more

This unusual Friulan blend combines an ancient, near-extinct clone of Sauvignon with old-vine Malvasia Istriana, aged in barrel and bottled without filtration. The tiny yields give an intensely concentrated wine of immense complexity, with delicate... ... more

Monterey County delivers a classic Chardonnay with a toasty finish. The Slow Press winemaking process magnifies fruit aromas and delivers notes of fresh apple, lemon, and pear. Slow Press Chardonnay is aged in American oak barrels for 9 months to... ... more

Ruby red color tending to garnet. Fresh and momentum, intense aroma of red fruit are reminiscent of plum, morello cherry and their jams with light spicy notes. Elegant and harmonious, it fits perfectly with pizzoccheri, white and red meat, game, oily... ... more

Caprilius is the ancient name of Cavriglia, village of Roman origins once populated by shepherds and goats. This wine is dedicated to this place, made from 100% Montepulciano - a vine that in Valdarno, has found a territory able to give life to a... ... more

High, cherry-colored depth with a ruby rim. Explosive notes of red and black fruit, fig preserve, hints of toast, Arabica coffee, toffee, spices, menthol and a dash of violets. Bold, meaty and full-bodied, yet a surprising freshness. Good acidity and... ... more

A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-year-old vines (high-quality selections of Chardonnay, of course) planted in this southeast-facing site below the tree line. Delivering aromas of honeyed orchard fruit, white... ... more

Diwald Grossriedenthaler Loss Zweigelt is a fruity, light-bodied red wine, best to be served a little bit chilled. ... more

Traditional and elegant Barbaresco made with Nebbiolo grapes coming from the Me Ga Marcarini. The wine is an intense ruby red color. Complex aromas of wild cherries and red fruits. On the palate, elegant, soft and well-balanced with a long finish. Try... ... more

Sophisticated, structured and complex. It triumphs for being our most special godello. The combination of nuances and elegance of it give it a unique personality. Creamy and toasty nose with hazelnuts and roasted cashews to the freshly squeezed lemon... ... more

Silky and spicy with a highly unusual amount of buoyancy. You’ll want to drink it all day long. ... more

Exuberant multivitamin juice-style fruit with a touch of grated nuts, describes a wide arc immediately followed by deep flavors; fruity-sweet and full-bodied but also very lively, mineral-saline notes before a long finish, another sure bet. The 2020... ... more

Intense straw yellow eye. The nose is rich and full but is also letting thru pure notes of a salty minerality not unlike crushed seashells aromas. It really is a rather ripe and even opulent fruit backbone that is blanketing your sensations into ample... ... more

The wine gleams in the glass a lovely straw color. The nose is exotic, showing stone fruit and talcum, lemon rind and baking spice. The wine has an absolutely towering presence on the palate, robust flavors cut through by rapier acidity. A very... ... more

Also terrific, the 2020 Saint Joseph La Cotte Sud has a riper, spicier style in its red and black fruits, scorched earth, violets, and spicy, incense, and meaty nuances. It's another powerful, concentrated, yet beautifully balanced and impeccably made... ... more

Notes of black fruits, especially blackcurrant, floral and leathery aromas. Elegant attack with beautiful tannins. Blackcurrant and raspberry flavors. ... more

Buehler has been producing a White Zinfandel since 1983. They hand-pick 100% Zinfandel fruit riper than most producers and leave less residual sugar. Riper fruit translates to flavors like wild berries and strawberries. The end result is a wine with... ... more

The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organically made Chardonnay. Sure, it’s a Bourgogne, but the lighting need not be perfect, nor should you save it for company (although they would be impressed). A wine for... ... more

The bottle of the scarce 2017 O Esteiro Espadeiro was badly corked, so they had to send me a new one, and I'm glad they did, because it was the most elegant, floral and nuanced of the reds, much better than any of the vintages I had tasted until now.... ... more

Straw yellow color. The nose opens with hints of ripe fruit with yellow flesh, in particular apricot and peach. The fruit is embellished with notes of acacia flowers and Mediterranean scrub and accompanied by briny and balsamic notes. In the mouth the... ... more

Bright yellow color with green hues. A complex and expressive nose of white flowers, underlined by some lime notes. The palate is ample, well-balanced with aromatic notes of citrus fruits and honeysuckle. A mineral and long finish. ... more

Concentrated notes of Morello cherry, soft just-ripened strawberry, and balsam are balanced by a well-integrated acidity, pronounced tannins, and a lingering, slightly herbaceous finish. ... more

Straw yellow color with hints of pale green. Complex and elegant bouquet with fruity notes of fresh citrus and white flesh fruits (Golden Delicious apple, Williams pear and peach), well-combined with tropical notes of pineapple and delicate spicy... ... more

The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc borrows its name from a grand old hotel in Riebeek Kasteel. It is the oldest hotel in the Western Cape; a beloved fixture of the area. As the unofficial drink of the Riebeek Valley, Chenin Blanc is the perfect... ... more

Ettore Germano's Barolo Serralunga is made from hand-picked fruit from young vines in the Prapò, Cerretta and Lazzarito vineyards. Young and powerfully composed, this Barolo shows aromas and flavors of strawberry, cherry, pomegranate, rose, violet and... ... more

Gold-yellow in appearance. Generous, stylish bouquet of acacia and almond blossoms, flanked by peach, apricot, camomile, vanilla, and with an intriguing hint of sulphur, lifted by a clean vein of minerality and concluding with pungent sage and... ... more

Brass Tacks Chardonnay opens with citrus fruit, followed by fig and hints of honeysuckle. On the palate, fresh tropical flavors of papaya and mango. Minimal malolactic fermentation helped develop the luscious, round mouth feel while maintaining... ... more

Straw yellow with greenish hints. Fruity notes of green apple and citrus with a note of bread-crust. Pleasantly dry, fresh and balanced. Excellent with fish, fresh cheese and vegetables. ... more

Juliénas is perhaps the most diverse of Beaujolais’s ten crus, making it difficult to generalize about the character of its wine. Soils range from granite to schist with pockets of clay, sand, and alluvial deposits, while a wealth of different... ... more

A lovely, elegant nose for a bourgogne appellation. a very bright and clear silver color. Quite advanced for this point in time. Very grapey with anise on the palate; good balance with some white chocolate and spiced apple flavors and a nice... ... more

A Riesling of loess, loamy and Danube gravel terrain. Fill-bodied and elegant. What a vibrant beauty this youthful Wachau dry riesling is! Brimming with white peach, red-fleshed vineyard peach and Amalfi lemon aromas. The medium-bodied palate is sleek... ... more

Intense ruby red nose. Black cherry, spices and aromatic herbs. Deeply involving in the mouth, flavorful and pleasantly tannic. Pair with game, red meat, and aged cheeses. ... more