The trilogy of Chenevery (60%), Les Porroux (30%) and 10% Clos Solon was all planted by Laurent’s grandfather, planted between the late 1940s and early 60s. Just a little deeper in colour, and with some reduction, plus also... Read More

A fairly saturated dark purple. The Roty plots lie in the central axe both sides of the main road. A lovely fruit, strawberries at full ripeness, very typical both of where it comes from and the Roty style. Thee is easily enough... Read More

Tasted twice, two months apart, with consistent notes, the 2020 Côtes du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors is a 70-30 blend of Syrah and Grenache, aged in demi-muids and concrete tanks, respectively. There's a hint of peppermint,... Read More

The Léchenaut brothers may be based on the outskirts of Nuits-St-Georges, but they also have a very solid presence in Morey-St-Denis. This delicious village red hails from the Pierre Vivant lieu-dit and has plenty of density,... Read More

Notes of crisp orchard fruit, white flowers, toasted nuts and pastry cream preface the 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Maltroie, a medium to full-bodied, bright and satiny wine with fine depth at the core, tangy acids... Read More

With 12.5% alcohol, Moreau-Naudet’s 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is another success this year, soaring from the glass with a bouquet of beeswax, honeysuckle and crisp orchard fruit. Matured in a combination... Read More

The 2022 Grand Père originates from Villa Bastías in the Uco Valley and was aged for ten months in French oak, 18% in a 20-hectoliter foudre and 82% in third-use barrels. A bright cherry red in the glass. The nose... Read More

A fresh and exciting sparkling with aromas of dried flowers, wild strawberries, grapefruit, sea shells and herb honey. It’s medium-bodied with sleek tannins and a gentle, tasty and caressing finish. Drink now.

Pierre Rostaing has been shortening the cuvaison for this cuvée, and the 2020 Cote Rotie Ampodium received closer to three weeks on the skins than four. It's still impressively dark and rich, with scents of black olives,... Read More

A subtle but not invisible application of wood sets off more deeply pitched aromas of plum, dark currant and a hint of forest floor. There is both more volume and power, if a bit less refinement, to the attractively textured medium-bodied... Read More

Note: from a 1.12 ha parcel of 75+ year old vines. An ultra-fresh nose exhibits an airy array of essence of red cherry, cranberry and lavender that is trimmed in noticeable but not intrusive wood. The cool, pure and equally fresh... Read More

A markedly spicier and slightly cooler nose features notes of red currant, earth and a pretty floral top note. The racy, delicious and well-detailed medium weight flavors exude a subtle minerality on the lingering finish that... Read More

This is aromatically similar to the Perrières with perhaps just a touch more sauvage character in evidence. The powerful if slightly less concentrated flavors pack first-rate punch on the moderately austere, vibrant and... Read More

Note: from a .60 ha parcel of 75+ year old vines. Here the wood influence is also nicely subtle on the floral and spice-inflected red pinot, cherry and soft earth-suffused aromas. There is good detail to the bigger, richer and... Read More

Classic Nuits, the most structured wine in their book, legendary ager.

The 2022 vintage boasts lively citrus aromas, dominated by the refreshing scents of lemon and lime, complemented by subtle mineral tones and a hint of chalkiness. On the palate layers of lemon meringue and confections add a touch... Read More

The 2021 Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve is decidedly savory with a lovely blend of sage and shaved cedar complicating wild strawberries. It floods the palate with juicy textures and rich red berries propelled by vibrant acidity.... Read More

The 2021 Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée is a delightful wine that showcases a beautiful array of flavors and aromas. On the nose, there are notes of sweet kirsch cherries, fresh fir tips, potpourri, and sandalwood that create... Read More

This bottling is named in honor of the much-loved and greatly missed founders of the estate, who not only built up Tempier from ruins during tumultuous and trying times, but also helped to bring the luster back to the long-neglected... Read More

At the foot of the majestic Schlossberg hill in Alsace stands one of the finest estates in all of France. Weinbach produces richly concentrated, fragrant dry Rieslings, for which the Grand Cru Schlossberg vineyard is particularly... Read More

Seductive pale pink hue tinged with sandy gold. The nose is exquisitely delicate with notes of yellow fruit and acacia blossom. On the palate, the wine is invigorating, vivacious, with lingering aromas of yellow fruit delicately... Read More

A Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend, Napanook is made solely from grapes grown at the historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville, Napa Valley. The wine is blended from blocks in the vineyard that were carefully selected for their... Read More

The 2023 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is a total delight. Fresh, aromatic and very pretty, the 2023 is all class. Freshly cut flowers, red-toned fruit, orange peel, spice, mint and white pepper soar out of the glass. This deceptively... Read More

New to the Donum portfolio, our Home Ranch Pinot Noir is a celebration of the multifaceted vineyards that make up our Carneros Estate. Selected from the warmer parcels of our vineyard, using higher-impact barrels, our Home Ranch... Read More

Liatiko variety gives us delicate and light wines with ruby colour. We suggest you try it in a burgundy shape glass that perfectly unfolds its aromas. It has concentrated aromas of fresh red fruits, herbs and light floral aromas.... Read More

Aroma: Aromatic bouquet of white peach, green apple, and lime zest
Palate: Lively flavors of citrus, pear, and stone fruit, with hints of floral honey and slate-driven minerality
Finish: Crisp and clean with a zesty, mouthwatering... Read More

The 2023 Fumé Blanc emanates the classic Dry Creek Vineyard “house” style of Sauvignon Blanc. Aromatics of lemon, lime and grapefruit leap forward from the glass with both fruit and floral nuances of tangerine,... Read More

On the nose, bright aromas of pineapple, melon, and lemon verbena are balanced by a subtle minerality. The palate is silky and lively due to the inclusion of Sémillon. Notes of tropical fruit are balanced by citrus tones... Read More

"The tannins are solid, concentrated and powerfully intense. The acidity is astonishing and bright, powering the black currant flavor forward. The wine is precise and beautifully structured."

The Duemani 2021 Cabernet Franc CiFRA is an entry-level wine that punches above its weight class (and its price point). This organic and biodynamic wine reveals dark, purplish fruit with a soft texture and velvety quality. It... Read More

Winemaker’s Notes

As the Mayacamas mountain range extends northwest from Napa, we come upon the high elevation Hoppe-Kelly Vineyard situated southeast of Healdsburg – on the edge of wilderness – where the Russian... Read More

Made with 50-year-old vines and vinified in oak, the 2023 Dolcetto d’Alba from Roagna underwent 100 days submerged cap maceration. It’s incredibly fragrant, offering heady aromas of violet, forest berry and white pepper... Read More

2007: balanced season with a fairly warm summer. The wines from this year are particularly loyal to the climate of its season. Have inherited the acidity of its spring and the matter of the summer’s hot days.

East India is an appealing deep tawny brown, and offers a complex, mature nose of burnt sugar, spices, raisins, chocolate, walnuts and orange peel. It is sweet and full-bodied, with a smooth, almost treacle-like consistency, but... Read More

Dark bronze colour with golden rim. Pungent nutty aromas with a smoky wood background. Rich flavors of bitter chocolate, walnuts and baked chestnuts. This Oloroso wine has an intense, concentrated aftertaste, lightened by a tangy... Read More

Steely and precise, with vibrant raspberry and pomegranate flavors that reveal accents of stony mineral, dusky spices and black tea as this gathers verve and tension toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 4,732 cases... Read More

A tiny percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon has been added to this Sangiovese-based wine. The Fattoria le Pupille 2021 Morellino di Scansano Riserva shows an impressive level of fruit clarity with lots of freshness and a tightly knit,... Read More

This dark, brooding and full-bodied wine includes a nice percentage of Merlot and Petit Verdot. Supple, well-integrated tannins give it a burly sensibility that evolves and softens into earthy notes of dried herb, tobacco and... Read More

Wine Spectator #4 Wine Of the Year!

When to drink: 2022 to 2040

Savory orange, cinnamon, earthy-berry and new-leather character extends to a medium to full body with firm yet creamy tannins. Still supple, with some dark spices and cherries in the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink... Read More

Offers a juicy, exuberant mix of blueberry preserves, fresh black cherry and cherry cola that's smooth and seamless. This complex red seamlessly integrates details of masala chai, bittersweet chocolate, violet, fresh earth,... Read More

Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2024!

The organic Fontodi 2021 Chianti Classico Filetta di Lamole offers punchy, lifted fruit with almost carbonic-like tones of fresh cherry and raspberry. For those of you interested in cool-climate, high-elevation Lamole fruit that... Read More

Appearance: Intense ruby red color with violet hues.
Aroma: Engaging and fresh nose with notes of wild blueberries, raspberries, cherries, violets, lavender, white pepper, and hints of pine or moist earth.
Palate: Medium-bodied... Read More

This wine, colloquially known as the "Foradori Rosso", is the family's entry level red wine. It comes from 15 small plots with an average age of 35 years.

100% Teroldego. Referred to simply as Foradori by the Foradori family when speaking of their various wines, this is the estate's core red: first bottled by Elisabetta's parents back in 1960 and their largest production... Read More

A precise, flavorful and subtle white that shows notes of spiced apples, dried lemons, wild herbs, mild spices and some stones. Medium-bodied with a dense, generous core of peaches and apricots. Focused and textural with a well-driven... Read More