Plum red with a nose of spice. A swirl releases an aromatic kaleidoscope of cumin, fresh clove, paprika and cardamom. Aromas of roasted spring vegetables in olive oil, with lamb and rosemary round out the offer. Classically varietal... Read More

A good way to get a feel for the quality of a producer in Burgundy is to taste their Bourgogne Rouge and one gets the feeling that Jose Maria feels the same way. The Jumilla from Casa Castillo is made from younger vines sourced... Read More

The 2020 Valdeginés was bottled after the shorter élevage in barrel, as it was transferred to tank after it finished malolactic. It has 14.5% alcohol and a fruit-driven personality and is fresh and balanced with... Read More

This is the AXR flagship wine, made with intention and showing a direct reflection of the prestigious vineyards it comes from: Oak Knoll, Yountville, Coombsville. Deep dark cherry with touches of magenta and Ferrari red on the... Read More

Oak aging plays a larger role in shaping the intensity and texture of the Barone Ricasoli 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Brolio (with 80,000 bottles produced). You can count on a solid 10-year aging window for this wine. Made with... Read More

2018 Decero Malbec continues in the style that characterizes the Remolinos Vineyard displaying intense violet aromas over a core of red fruits with notes of cherries and raspberries. Slightly richer in body than the previous vintage... Read More

A deep but transparent ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard is attractive with aromas of roses, ripe red raspberry, and woodsy spice. This medium-bodied red offers good balance and freshness, with fine tannins and... Read More

A terrific value, this classic white Burgundy from the respected Domaine Maurice Martin received a traditional fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. Most of the wine was aged on the lees in... Read More

Luminous ruby red. Scents of cherry, raspberry, and sweet violets. Dry on the palate, showing subtle tannins and a fresh, crisp acidity.

This crisp and flamboyant wine has a beautiful ruby color. Its nose mingles the aromas of red fruits and spices (cherry, raspberry and pepper). It is very well balanced on the palate with melted tannins.

This stunning version is fresh and vibrant yet also complex and full of flavor, from toasted green tea and lemon thyme to mouthwatering passion fruit, yuzu and mango. Ends with hints of white pepper, lemon blossoms and sea salt... Read More

Intense and lucid ruby red. On the nose, it recalls wild black fruit, licorice and the underbrush. In the mouth, it is balanced with a finish that is reminiscent of fresh fruit, ending with a delicate balsamic note.

It is a wine with very deep nuances with aromas that range from the notes of scree and earth, the dark fruit, to the delicate accents of rosemary. Wide mouth, almost feminine and delicious acidity.

The oak is a little more present in the 2019 Malbec Finca Bella Vista, but only in comparison with the other single-vineyard bottlings, as they have started using some 15% used barrels (instead of 100% new, which was what it used... Read More

I loved the classic 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape from this great estate, which is based on 38% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, and the rest a mix of varieties. It was partially destemmed and brought up in 15% new oak. Currants,... Read More

This superb single-vineyard Bonarda was made by the celebrated winemaker Alejandro Vigil, who has been chief winemaker of Bodega Catena Zapata since 2002, and Adrianna Catena, the youngest daughter of Nicolás Catena Zapata.... Read More

Vibrantly red fruited, elegant, light-bodied and gamine-like. Red currants, dry red cherries, potpourri, and orange peel. Weightless, refreshing, crystalline, juicy in the mouth adding strawberries to the parade of red fruits.... Read More

The Famille Hugel signature wine. This dry Riesling stands out for its finesse and frankness and is the ideal partner to fish and seafood thanks to its wonderful balance and elegance.

The 2021 DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is emblematic of Paso Robles as a world-class region for Bordeaux-style wines. Intense purple-red hues foreshadow deep aromas of black fruit, pomegranate, tobacco, mocha, and bay leaf.... Read More

What stands out in the 2022 Muga Rioja Rosado vintage is its pale, rose-pink color. It is very intense and complex on the nose, with an initial gush of peach, strawberry and white blossom notes. On the palate it proves a wine... Read More

Established in 1993, Louise Vineyard is named for Cristom Winegrower and Owner Tom Gerrie's great-grandmother. Planted to the lowest slopes of the Cristom estate, Louise Vineyard is one of the most geologically complex sites... Read More

Eileen Vineyard, named after co-founder Eileen Gerrie, is situated at the highest elevation on the original Cristom estate rising to over 735 feet with commanding views of the Cascade Range to the east and the Oregon Coast Range... Read More

Probably the most modern styled in the lineup, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Origines is 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, and the rest Syrah. It’s completely destemmed and aged 16 months in 50% new barrels, with the... Read More

The 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Fontaine Blanc is a much more concentrated, serious wine, and it takes plenty of air to show at its best today. Based on Roussanne, it has a medium gold hue as well as rich aromatics of honeyed... Read More

Pinot Grigio from Pinot Grigio grapes, fermented as a white wine. It has an intense straw-yellow color; its aroma is intense, full and fruity, with excellent persistence. Its taste is dry, velvety, fragrant and persistent.... Read More

A brilliant core of red and bramble fruits dances with hints of cedar, passion fruit, rose petal, and turned earth. The palate is balanced, with a plush texture and a vibrant, juicy finish.

A vibrant wine that is not heavy but shows a nice balance, with round, fresh and mineral characters.

The 2021 Volnay Clos de la Barre 1er Cru is well-defined on the nose with raspberry, cranberry and red plum. It's more withdrawn than the Santenots by comparison. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe dark berry fruit laced... Read More

The 2021 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Guettes Blanc (Domaine Gagey) opens in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, lemon oil and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, with creditable... Read More

This is also sufficiently toasty to merit pointing out but not so much so as to fight with the spiced plum, violet and freshly turned earth scents. The delicious medium weight flavors possess a bit more volume though it would... Read More

Aromas of cherries, raspberries and petals introduce the 2021 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Clos de la Croix de Pierre (Domaine des Héritiers Jadot), a medium-bodied, fleshy, giving, open-knit wine that will offer charming... Read More

Limpid ruby. Ripe red berry and cherry aromas are complicated by candied rose and baking spice notes and display fine detail and lift. Seamless in texture and showing very good energy to the sweet red and blue fruit flavors, which... Read More

G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé celebrates the bold power of Pinot Noir (60%), the signature grape of Maison Mumm. Chardonnay (22%) is added to the blend to enhance the floralaspects of the wine, and Pinot Meunier (18%) brings... Read More

Yellow straw color with attractive golden hints. Fine and persistent bubbles. Clean fresh aroma, with nuances of apple and bakery obtained during ageing. Dry and balanced. Delicate, elegant and complex with a long finish.... Read More

Lightly hued, with more subtle yet classy notes of lemon curd, spice, and sappy green herbs, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc is medium-bodied and has a layered, perfectly balanced mouthfeel, bright acidity, and a great... Read More

The 2019 Barolo Marcenasco is spiced and fragrant with cinnamon, fresh leather, red cherry, and clove. It is expressive through the palate, with wild berries, cedar, forest floor, and a well-balanced, ripe structure. Best After... Read More

A delicate salmon pink, Il Frappato Spumante Rosé has a fine and consistent perlage. Elegant, with fresh fruity notes on the bouquet, reminiscent of wild strawberries. On the palate, the wine is delicate and harmonious,... Read More

This wine is closely connected to the greatest wine of Valpolicella: Amarone. After pressing the dried grapes from which Amarone is made, the Valpolicella wine is passed over the still warm marc of Amarone. A second alcoholic... Read More

The 2021 Insoglio del Cinghale is rich with crushed lavender, purple plum, mocha, and black pepper and plush and compelling with its aromatics. Ful-bodied, it is ripe with dark black cherry fruit, turned earth, and a clean lift... Read More

An authentic wine produced from the original Garnacha, which was first cultivated in Aragón in the 7th Century, and spread around Europe by the Medieval Kingdom of Aragón. Calatayud produces a unique expression of... Read More

Vintage Tunina is bright straw-colored with golden reflections. The nose is intense, wide, very elegant and persistent with scents of honey and country flowers. To the palate it is dry, soft, well balanced with an extraordinary... Read More

The 2018 Muga Selección Especial is 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, and the rest Graciano y Mazuelo. It shows the fresher style of the vintage yet has good richness in its cassis and black raspberry fruit profile as well... Read More

Réserve Brut is the result of a subtle marriage of three grape varieties. It is a blend of seven distinct years, together beautifully balanced, a perfect harmony of richness, fruitiness and freshness. A genuine expression... Read More

A deep, bright ruby red in color, on the nose it offers an elegant, varied bouquet of ripe berry fruits (such as blackberries and raspberries), dried aromatic herbs and delicate sweet spices. On the palate it is full-bodied, mellow... Read More

Bright red color. The nose is redolent of fresh wild berries and sweet licorice. On the palate, velvety tannins make this wine the classic expression of Barolo in its balanced conversation between structure and elegance.... Read More

The Capanna 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva reveals a medium-dark ruby color and shiny intensity. This Riserva is balanced and quite beautiful, showing that sharp clarity and freshness that only Sangiovese can deliver in cool... Read More

Capanna Brunello di Montalcino is a deep ruby red color with garnet hues. The bouquet is ethereal, with notes of red fruit and vanilla. The harmonious palate shows excellent tannicity and structure, with a very persistent finish.... Read More

A partnership between vignerons, Sebastien Calduch and Jeff Carrel, Domaine d’Ansignan is estate grown wine from three distinct parcels high in the Pyrenees Mountains, at the very end of Occitania. A natural wine with minimal... Read More

Selvapiana’s flagship wine, Vigneto di Selvapiana, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the 2019 vintage. Francesco Giuntini created this single-vineyard Sangiovese for long aging and to best represent the character... Read More

Martini's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard has the site's characteristic mint and herbal overtones, but it also offers deep cassis and plum notes. Full-bodied, ripe but firm, with typical Cabernet Sauvignon... Read More

This wine is made from the grape variety which is the pride of the Bouzeron appellation: Aligoté. This Bourgogne Aligoté is a supple and consistent wine with texture chiseled with an alert liveliness.

Blueberries, lavender, wet stone and a hint of blood orange form an inviting bouquet as the 2021 Frappato Sabbie di Sutta blossoms in the glass. There’s a pleasant inner sweetness here, complemented by silky textures, as... Read More

While admiring the cranberry red hue, forward fruit aromatics of black cherry and cassis begin to make your mouth water before the first sip! On the palate, juicy notes of blueberry compote and cherry cordial meld seamlessly with... Read More

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is the principal wine of Poliziano. Revered by nobility through the centuries, Vino Nobile was often hailed as the wine of kings. Today, Vino Noble is still considered to be special, thanks to the... Read More

The wine boasts a deep-red cherry color with purple tones at the edges and offers intense aromas of black berries with toasted nuances from the oak. Balsamic and spicy underscore. It is powerful and flavorful on the palate with... Read More

The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2022 radiates purity of site. This wine has an enticing bouquet of flowering herbs, tropical fruits, and citrus. The palate is brimming with pure fruit and bright fresh acidity that drives a complex... Read More

The 2020 Pintas Character is a field blend (over 30 grapes, but the majority are Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Nacional) from old vines aged for 18 months in 90% used French oak. It comes in at 14.7% alcohol. Another... Read More

Jeweled in appearance, the 2019 Barolo Bricco Delle Viole may be the best wine I have tried yet from Vajra. Its gorgeous and alluring perfume of fresh roses is followed by a Burgundian, elegant red with incredible length and no... Read More

Pale medium gold color. Rich and powerfully aromatic nose of apricot, apple, peach, and citrus. Full bodied, soft and well balanced with excellent acidity.

Ideal with appetizers, shellfish, grilled fish dishes, poultry, and buffalo... Read More

Aromas: Lemon curd, candied orange, and brioche. Flavors/experience: Pale lemon hue. A dry sparkling wine. Medium-high acidity. Ripe lime and tangerine. A crisp, medium finish with notes of citrus peel.