Of the Ca' Marcanda estate's two headline red wines, this bottle is released earlier. The 2022 Bolgheri Rosso Magari is a blend of 60% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot. It shows lovely richness... Read More

Aromas of rose, violet, red berry and baking spice mingle with a whiff of menthol on the nose of this compelling, gorgeous red. The vibrant, full-bodied palate is all about flair and finesse, delivering crushed raspberry, Marasca... Read More

The Gaja 2021 Langhe Gaia & Rey is a blend of Chardonnay from five hectares planted in 1979 in Treiso and five hectares in Serralunga d'Alba planted in 1989. However, the Gaja family counts on adding fruit from their new property... Read More

Little walls of yellow Springtime flowers.

Not only does Gaja make white wine, but one of the best Sauvignon Blancs you’ll ever taste. As the name ‘Alteni di Brassica’ implies, it’s just begging for Spring... Read More

This is a gorgeous vintage that continues to flesh out beautifully. I added an extra point to my score since the last time I tasted the 2019 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda in order to underline the great potential of this vintage.... Read More

Nose: A lifted, symphonic bouquet of red and black fruits, citrus rinds, and fresh flowers, according to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. James Suckling notes bright baked cherries, savory herbs, and grapefruit. Other notes... Read More

The Monts Damnes is considered to be the premier site in Sancerre, and Gerard Boulay produces one of the top wines from this terroir. With over 40 years of experience, he has perfected his approach to winemaking. This intense... Read More

The gorgeous 2021 Prapò from Ettore Germano has intense, enticing aromas of crushed mint, baking spice, new leather, blue flower and a whiff of raspberry tart. Firmly structured but also loaded with finesse, the delicious... Read More

Grignolio, it is in the name, you cannot help but grin from this wine. Opening with aromas of drying raspberries, strawberries and cranberries that merge with notes of sage, thyme, and dusty earth on the joyful nose. Crunchy red... Read More

The 2020 Barolo from Borgogno is utterly delicious, delivering juicy raspberry, wild strawberry, licorice and cake spice flavors wrapped up in polished tannins. It’s also fragrant, with heady aromas of pine forest, violet,... Read More

The 2020 Barolo Cerretta is a potent, packed wine. Today, the tannins are especially imposing and also larger in scale than the other Barolos in this range. Dark red-toned fruit, orange peel, white pepper and crushed rocks all... Read More

The 2020 Barolo Arione is a wine of extreme delicacy and finesse. Lavender, sage, mint, cedar and rose petal are some of the many notes that lift from the palate. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2020 impresses with... Read More

The 2019 Barolo Riserva Monfortino has closed down considerably since I last tasted it. Then again, the 2019 is a very serious Monfortino that includes the entirety of Conterno’s production from both Francia and Arione.... Read More

The 2019 Barolo Riserva Monfortino has closed down considerably since I last tasted it. Then again, the 2019 is a very serious Monfortino that includes the entirety of Conterno’s production from both Francia and Arione.... Read More

The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Cerretta is superb. Dark, ample and expressive, the 2022 is irresistible. Succulent black cherry, lavender, menthol, licorice, hard candy and new leather fill out the layers. This really blossoms... Read More

The 2020 Barolo Francia is a soaring, classically austere wine built for the cellar. Medium in body and driving, with tons of mineral intensity, the 2020 is an evocative wine that makes me think about the future. This is what... Read More

The Giacomo Conterno 2020 Barolo Francia shows balance and elegance with an especially mineral character that is specific to this wine. Red and blue fruit aromas add hints of sweetness, but the bouquet quickly moves to iron ore... Read More

Thanks to altitude and heavier soils, Cerretta performs well in hot vintages, such as 2017, 2015 and 2011. The vines (planted a quarter century ago) sit at about 400 meters in elevation and water moisture is absorbed by the clay... Read More

The Giacomo Conterno Arione Nebbiolo d'Alba 2021 is a distinguished wine made from the revered Nebbiolo grape, sourced from the prestigious Arione vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba. While Conterno is best known for their Barolo... Read More

Scheduled to hit the market in October, the 2022 Barbera D'Alba is a bright ruby color and keeps remarkably fresh on the nose, with notes of wild black raspberries and fresh flowers. Certainly at the top level of where Barbera... Read More

The Mauro Mascarello family MONPRIVATO vineyard is located in the village of Castiglione Falletto, and is a classic prime medium-hillside site stretching over six hectares (15 acres) at 280 metres above sea level, in the heart... Read More

The last time we saw this wine was in 2014, and I remember that vintage as magical. The Giuseppe Mascarello 2016 Barolo Monprivato Riserva Cà d'Morissio is the estate's benchmark wine. Thanks to this epic growing... Read More

Take Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot and pass them through the life cycle of Quintarelli’s Amarone technique, and you have a Bordeaux blend like you have never tasted before. Deep, regal, and unforgettable.... Read More

There will be no Amarone in 2016; instead, we’re treated to a new vintage of Rosso del Bepi. This is dark and brooding in the glass, youthfully coy, with a bouquet of dried roses and violets. Complicating whiffs of incense... Read More

There will be no Amarone in 2016; instead, we’re treated to a new vintage of Rosso del Bepi. This is dark and brooding in the glass, youthfully coy, with a bouquet of dried roses and violets. Complicating whiffs of incense... Read More

The 2019 vintage is the first Brunate fully tended by Carlotta and Marta, following their father, Beppe Rinaldi's death. Typically blended with 15% of the Le Coste MGA for an acid drive, its southern exposure seems to be beneficial... Read More

Giuseppe Rinaldi’s debut vintage of 2019 Barolo Bussia is the biggest and best news out of Barolo in years. It’s absolutely fantastic, with aromas of forest floor, balsamic sensations of camphor and ripe berry fruit... Read More

Fermented with wild yeasts, this gorgeous red opens with alluring aromas of rose petal, star anise, tobacco and ripe wild berries. The expressive, delicious palate boasts juicy fruit flavors of crushed raspberry and Morello cherry... Read More

Most of the grapes for this Napa Cabernet are sourced from Calistoga, with additional fruit from the Oak Knoll District and Yountville AVAs. It showcases upfront black cherry and plum fruits, complemented by delicate cedarwood... Read More

David González blends Viura with 25% Tempranillo Blanco to make this cement and barrelaged white from the Rioja Alavesa and the area around Haro. Tangy, fresh and focused, with subtle oak, a hint of flinty reduction and... Read More

This luscious sweet Sherry makes a decadent after-dinner treat: pour it over good quality vanilla ice cream or pair it with salty blue cheese. Rich notes of figs, molasses, christmas pudding and candied peel are layered on the... Read More

‘Prunus,’ is a blend dominated by Jaen, also known as Méncia, and Tinta Roriz, more commonly called Tempranillo. Six months of aging in neutral oak helps to soften the tannins in this juicy, quaffable red. Notes... Read More

Lastly the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Cornelius Grove (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) comes from a site west of St. Helena and part of the Heath Canyon Ranch. A mix of terroirs (it s a large ranch) it was brought up 21 months 70% new French... Read More

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A beautiful garnet in color, this Rosé has a number of aromatics from simple floral notes to mouth watering strawberry all while maintaining a zesty acidity and delicate finish.... Read More

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The Cabernet opens with fresh fruit, aromas of black currant, ripe raspberry, wild sage, graphite, crushed rose petals, and fennel seed. The pallet is elegant, complex, rich, and refreshing with a long finish that is supported... Read More

Pale to medium ruby, the 2016 Pinot Noir has a gregarious nose of red licorice, Bing cherries, dried cranberries, rhubarb and warm red berries with notes of earth, tea leaves and cola. The light to medium-bodied palate is softly... Read More

A step up in price, the 2016 Barrack Family Estate Ten-Goal is based on 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance 5% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot, all brought up in new French oak. Blackcurrants,... Read More

This pedigreed vineyard showcases the 2018 vintage with its classic bouquet of ripe, black fruit reminiscent of blackberry, sweet plum, and classic. Notes of bay leaf, mint, and eucalyptus add aromatic intrigue and complexity... Read More

This mouthwatering rosé shows finesse and style, as flavors of pink grapefruit sorbet, white cherry, lemon blossoms and blanched almond dance across the palate on a lightly chalky mousse. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot... Read More

A crisp and minerally Champagne, with well-cut acidity and a lightly chalky texture that frames flavors of crunchy pear and lemon sorbet with accents of oyster shell, pickled ginger and toasted brioche. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay... Read More

Stephen Carl Henschke, a fifth-generation winemaker, combined his early passion for science with formal education, earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of Adelaide in 1973. Alongside his wife Prue—an expert... Read More

Released for this renowned, family-run winery's 150th anniversary, the latest Grace vintage is luscious with layers of aroma and flavor. Plump blueberry, plum and cherry preserves at the core are underpinned by dried mint,... Read More

The 2021 Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault has very pure scents of blueberries, pomegranate, mushroom, damp earth and aniseed. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated, spicy flavors. It has a chalky texture, bright, gently tangy... Read More

New this year, the 2018 Grenache Fiddleneck Vineyard has a ruby core and slight garnet rim, expressing aromas of dusty rose petals, cherry blossom and elements of plum compote, dried orange zest, iodine and a soft stemmy essence.... Read More

Exploding from the glass with elements of white peppercorn, spiced potpourri, black raspberry, dusty leather and cherry compote, the 2018 Grenache Sur Echalas Vineyard offers elegant earth tones of cedar, cigar box and iodine.... Read More

Dark ruby with a magenta rim, the 2018 Syrah High Contrast Vineyard offers the darkest and broodiest nose of the range this year, with elements of teriyaki beef jerky, roasted plums and black peppercorn spice. Full-bodied, the... Read More

Brooding in the glass, the 2018 Syrah Sur Echalas Vineyard opens to aromas of spiced blackberry compote, wilted lavender and rose petals with elements of sweet red peppercorn, baked earth and spiced cherry compote. Medium to full-bodied,... Read More

The 2018 Syrah The Tribe Vineyard opens with a smoky and stemmy nose of bacon fat, black pepper, dusty plum blossom, spicy cherry compote and black raspberry skin tossed in smoked herbs. Medium to full-bodied, this Syrah reveals... Read More

The 2022 Saint-Aubin La Princée offers up notes of apple blossom, crisp orchard fruit and wet stones, followed by a medium-bodied, pure and racy palate that's fresh but charming. This will offer a broad drinking window.... Read More

Clear bright and lively ruby purple. Super perfume, this has an innate class over and above even the Chaffots, with a lovely tensile strength. More red fruit than black, perfectly poised, with a long stylish finish. All in finesse!... Read More

This special cuvée is perhaps the most consistently exceptional wine of this domaine, with a depth that is always generous and appealing. It has it all: presence, length, power and finesse. The grapes for this wine are... Read More

Based on Pinot Blanc and an ever-decreasing proportion of Auxerrois from a very warm and dry vintage, the 2022 Pinot Blanc Cuvée Les Amours (or Classic in certain markets) has a clear and finely aromatic bouquet of bright... Read More

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard features beguiling scents of Montreal-style smoked meat backed by waves of black cherries and cassis. It's full-bodied, rich, plush and expansive on the palate, captivating for its... Read More

The Il Marroneto 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of special depth and elegance. Alessandro Mori tells me that fermentation in 2020 proceeded nicely with what he describes as a primordial stew of grape must, resulting in... Read More

The northern zone of Montalcino is characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and cool temperatures. These conditions are idea for creating Brunellos of significant ageing potential, showing complexity, increased aromatics,... Read More

The Il Marroneto 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie (tasted once in the winery and again in my office) is another classical expression of Sangiovese from vintner Alessandro Mori and his son Iacopo. This vintage is... Read More

A big beast of a wine, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Slope has loads of blackcurrant and blackberry-styled fruits as well as toasted spice, graphite, licorice, and crushed stone-like aromas and flavors. Structured, full-bodied,... Read More

Marked by black cherries and cassis aromas, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a fairly muscular effort—not that it's big or bulky, but it shows plenty of tannic depth and a crisply acidic spine. It should be capable of... Read More

Supple and smooth, the 2020 Cepparello brings Sangiovese to soaring heights in a manner only Paolo De Marchi can manage. This is his second to last vintage before he would retire and sell this historic estate. The wine opens to... Read More

The Isole e Olena 2021 Chianti Classico is a softly textured and charming wine that is impeccably buttoned up and balanced. It offers terrific value at this price point. This wine is packed with bright fruit, wild cherry and blue... Read More

Light greenish gold in color, the Chardonnay is aromatic on the nose, with spicy, buttery perfumes. On the palate it balances ripe fruit, fresh bread crust from the oven, with a hint of spice from the oak aging and a long, slightly... Read More

The Syrah Collezione Privata Toscana IGT from Isole e Olena is an impressive wine. This Syrah shines dark red in the glass. It presents concentrated and juicy aromas on the nose. It smells of black fruits, plums, herbs, black... Read More

The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Casanova dell'Aia is a picture-perfect example of Radda. Sage, mint, white pepper, crushed rocks, mint and dried herbs give the 2021 its intensely floral/savory/mineral style.... Read More

Wild berry, dark spice, Mediterranean brush and a whiff of scorched earth come to the forefront on the gorgeous 2022 Casanova dell'Aia. Delicious and showing owner and winemaker Angela Fronti's hallmark of finesse, the... Read More

Ruby red in color with scents of pine and mountain herbs on the nose. Juicy red cherries and blackberries on the palate with youthful tannins and fresh acidity.

Light bright yellow. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes poached pear, peach nectar and candied ginger scents, and a smoky quality builds in the glass. Sappy, seamless and penetrating on the palate, offering intense orchard and pit... Read More

2022 was the earliest harvest in the estate's history. Jean-Louis Chave harvested the Roucoule and Péléat plots on August 23-24 while Maison Blanche and Ermite were picked on August 28. The 2022 Hermitage Blanc... Read More

Chardonnay-based blend 55% from Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers, and Champillon, 45% from Avize and Oiry. Base vintage 2020, 24% of reserve wines. Dosage 2 g/L, disgorged October 2024. Precise and structured with a focus on freshness... Read More

A sleek, creamy white, exhibiting floral, peach, lemon curd, pastry and light toast notes. Seamless and vibrant, this holds your attention through the long, pastry- and baking spice–tinged finish. Drink now through 2030.... Read More

A much smaller production of all organically grown grapes, the 2022 Languedoc Les Darons (organic) (70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 5% Carignan) has similar red and blue fruits as well as peppery herb and garrigue-like nuances. It's... Read More

There's good presence and structure to this harmonious white, with a vibrant spine of acidity working nicely with the rich range of creamed apple, chopped hazelnut, Meyer lemon peel and ginger-infused pastry cream flavors.... Read More

The 2017 The Armagh Shiraz is really hitting its meaty straps at five years of age (in 2022). It has hoisin, salami, tobacco leaf and five spice in preponderance and shows a level of concentration in the mouth that aligns it with... Read More

The wine's aromas of orange-flavored olive oil cake take you straight to a Mediterranean villa. Additional aromas of white sage and fresh-shucked oyster shells get you to the beach. Lemon, butter and toasted filbert flavors... Read More

The 2020 Fenix, nearly all Merlot for the very first time, is one of the finest wines I have ever tasted from Jonata. Dark, rich and bursting with pure unbridled energy, the Fenix is shaping up to be tremendous. Black cherry,... Read More

93 Vinous Notes

Despite having been bottled a year ago, the 2014 El Desafio de Jonata is still very closed. Dark, dense and brooding, the 2014 is going to need at least a few years to unwind. The tannins are quite powerful, while... Read More

Winemaker Matt Dees is considered one of the best winemakers anywhere, and this blend is ample reason to believe the hype. Intense, focused and dry but rich aromas of dark fruit, roasted wood, crushed rocks and wild herb enliven... Read More

One of the most balanced Jordan Chardonnays to date. Flavors of juicy citrus, Asian pear and lemon peel balance seamlessly with the subtle French oak notes. The cooler-climate vineyard sourcing this year brings even more lively... Read More

Musigny is remarkable for its great purity of colour. The aromas are reminiscent of violet and fruit stone when the wine is young. After eight to ten years, these aromas become very refined and complex: fallen leaves, damp earth,... Read More

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94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot and 1% Malbec from estate and grower vineyards in St. Helena, south Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District, Stags Leap District and Rutherford in Napa Valley. A classic Napa Valley... Read More

The 2022 Doug's Vineyard Pinot Noir is savory and spiced and riddled with autumn leaf nuance, pastrami, graphite, steel, blueberry, black cherry and black tea. This is a beguiling wine, to say the least; it offers so much... Read More

The oak of the 2021 Juan Gil (blue label) is subtler and feels more integrated into the wine. It's a fresher year of wines with more freshness and better balance, more elegance and length. It has 15.5% alcohol and finishes... Read More

Bright with a dark purple/black core and a lighter ruby purple rim showing slowforming, moderately stained tears on the glass. Attractively aromatic and complex with ripe black and red cherry, black currant, new book leather,... Read More

A shrouded jewel unveiled to embrace.... black plum, crushed dried roses, volcanic sand, cedar box and charcoal... generous withgorgeous refinement, precision and texture... it sings in chorus with black cherry, forest floor,... Read More

Little can be added to the greatness of the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin, a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. The wine (600 cases) is truly stunning in its dense, crème de cassis and... Read More

A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard is pure perfection and undeniably one of the greatest wines in this terrific vintage. With a Château Latour like... Read More

The 2015 Merlot Roberta's Reserve is a textbook expression of Merlot and it has a pretty, yet sexy style to go with lots of blue fruits, violets, leafy herbs and graphite aromas and flavors. Like all the 2015s from this estate,... Read More

Rich and fleshy in feel, but with a nice juicy edge for balance, this lets creamed plum and blackberry fruit spill forth, laced liberally with mocha, singed alder, sweet tobacco and melted black licorice. For the hedonist crowd.... Read More

Deep ruby color. Perfumed notes of rose petal, musk, and dried herbs with a whiff of charcuterie lingering in the background. Bright berry fruit flavors, cacao and black olive. Followed by slowly building fine-textured tannins... Read More

Made form 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon gives a deep garnet-purple and has quite a serious, slightly closed nose of warm blackcurrants, black cherry compote, baked plums and espresso with hints of forest... Read More