Similar in appearance, the 2021 Chardonnay EGW (“Extra Good White”) takes on a touch more flinty reduction, with a great balance of ripeness and tension in its notes of ripe peach, lemon zest, and white flowers. Medium... Read More

Similar in appearance, the 2021 Chardonnay EGW (“Extra Good White”) takes on a touch more flinty reduction, with a great balance of ripeness and tension in its notes of ripe peach, lemon zest, and white flowers. Medium... Read More

Coming from an exceptional site (wherever it is ), the clear bright yellow 2021 Chardonnay Richard Hermann Cuvee is another stunner, with wild aromas of lime blossom, lemongrass, flinty wet stone, delicate baking spices, and wild... Read More

The highly expressive 2022 Pinot Noir VGR mixes kirsch liqueur with crushed blackberries, violets and sage, taking on a savory whiff of seared meats. It’s round and pliant, displaying lovely lift as juicy acidity motivates... Read More

The 2022 Chardonnay Chehalem Mountain is reminiscent of Chablis, focused on flint, chalk and crisp lemon aromas. The light-bodied palate pairs mineral-driven, ethereal flavors with spine-tingling acidity, and it has a long, saline-driven... Read More

The stars dance in the sky above the fields for as many as ten years before the organic agaves are harvested for 123 Organic Blanco (Uno) tequila, the pure mother spirit from which Reposado (Dos) and Anejo (Tres) tequilas are... Read More

Nice brown color with gold and orange tints. Brilliant. Aromas coming from a controlled ageing confer incredible character on the first nose : cof ee, toast, undergrowth, flint, followed by notes of crystalized and dried fruit... Read More

Straw yellow colour, light. The nose is fruity (orange peel, prune) and spicy (licorice, vanilla). Some toast, linden and verbena flavours complement the aromatic. Very complex. On the palate, spices are dominant (licorice, pepper).Then,... Read More

Tasting notes describe a complex nose with aromas of dried fruits, vanilla, toffee, and toasted oak. The palate offers flavors of dark chocolate, caramelized sugar, plums, apricots, and subtle spice notes. It is noted for a velvety... Read More

Jorge Cardoso and Fernanda Rodrigues were colleagues in Vila Real, where they studied agronomy and became enchanted by viticulture during their tours of the Douro. After a few years, they decided to look for the perfect place... Read More

floral-scented and herbaceous Barbaresco with savory and long-cooked dishes. Risotto ai funghi porcini, rosemary and thyme-braised lamb shoulder or tagliatelle with robiola rocchetta and truffles.

The 2022 Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru is a real head-turner. What a wine! As is so often the case, Romanée St. Vivant is not an obvious wine, rather it is a Burgundy of detail, of understatement, of total class.... Read More

Just 20km outside of Nimes, Thierry Forestier cultivates 12 ha of magnificent terroir in the small village of Souvignargues. He's another outsider story (hence, anathema) of a devoted, passionate, and incredibly erudite winemaker... Read More

For its high level of concentration, this fabulous Fleurie has a surprisingly sleek, medium-bodied palate. Great elegance and fine tannins keep this cool and precise all the way through the long, velvety finish. Right at the end,... Read More

Loch Gorm is exclusively matured in oloroso sherry casks from the renowned bodega, Jose Miguel Martin. It is common for distilleries to use a variety of sherry producers but for our consistent quality and character, it is vital... Read More

Tasting Notes: According to various retailers, it features notes of roasted agave, rich caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and hints of tropical fruit and spice.

Tequila Profile: The liquid inside is the classic Don Julio 1942 Añejo,... Read More

The Sierra de Gredos is a rugged mountain range west of Madrid not well known enough by those outside of Spain. In recent years, talented artisanal winemakers have begun setting up shop there, reclaiming old bush vines planted... Read More

Aroma & Flavor: Notes of fresh red and dark fruits (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries), complemented by floral notes of violets and lilacs, dried herbs, and a subtle spice.
Body & Finish: Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity... Read More

The distinct terroir of Miahuatlan, Oaxaca is known to exude strikingly herbal, vegetal flavours and aromas from the Bicuixe agaves. Grown in a region with a high calcium content and fermented with hard well water, this still-strength... Read More

Alberto Martinez distilled this batch at his palenque, “La Escondida,'“ in Santa Catarina Albarradas. Alberto harvested capón Espadin agaves he has been cultivating for at least eight years. Capón... Read More

This cuvée represents the “origin” of the family story and blends grapes from their three historic villages. 70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier

The 2015 vintage comes from a selection of our vines representative of the vintage on clay-limestone soils of the village of Fèrebrianges, Etoges and Congy. A perpetual search to express a terroir through viticulture that... Read More

I tasted two components that will make up the bulk of the 2020 Cornas Renaissance, both still in foudre. From Patou and 15- to 20-year-old vines, a medium to full-bodied sample featuring mentholated red plum notes, chewy tannins... Read More

2017 and 2018 were very different years in the Duero, but at Abadía Retuerta, the killer frost from 2017 barely touched the vines. The 2017 Selección Especial is concentrated from the low yields and ripe from the... Read More

Pale straw yellow in color with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon; medium rich, fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavors and tangy acidity on the finish.

A light, fruity, and low-tannin red wine. Light ruby to ruby-red in color. A fruity, fresh bouquet. Dry, elegant, with mild acidity on the palate; soft tones of bitter almonds in the finish.

Somehow this 12 year old—a mix of sherry and American oak—is overlooked by malt lovers heading straight to the mental world of a’Bunadh. This is Aberlour at a crucial point in its growth: you’ve lost the... Read More

Greater age adds body and a rich raisin character to Aberlour’s characteristic depth and spiciness. Matured in the highest quality casks, where it develops deep Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry flavours, this is the richest and... Read More

Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon gives a deep garnet-purple color and leaps from the glass with notes of warm black currants and red currants preserves plus touches of sandalwood, cigar box, spice... Read More

Accendo Cellars is Bart and Daphne Araujo’s new project, following the incredible success and eventual sale of Araujo Estate, now known as Eisele Vineyard after the property’s jewel vineyard that dates back to the... Read More

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot and was bottled in August 2018. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts out of the glass with exotic spice notes of star anise,... Read More

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from Vine Hill Ranch and Sleeping Lady vineyards, the Cabernet Franc came from Diamond... Read More

This wine combines opulent ripe fruit flavors with striking, silky, almost Graves-like tannins that persist on the palate; this a serious red wine.”

- Nigel Kinsman, winemaker

TASTING NOTES

The nose of the 2019 Laurea is... Read More

Pair with: Aged cheddar, ribeye steak, pasta al forno, hearty stews, and a celebratory dinner with old friends.

Ingredients: Ingredients: Filtered Water, Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes, Pomegranate Juice, Red Wine Concentrate, Blueberry... Read More

Luminous straw-green. Honey, white flowers, crushed rocks and lemon oil all come alive in this nicely chiseled, creamy yet vibrant Prosecco. Showcases gorgeous balance and plenty of early appeal, but also offers plenty of richness... Read More

The 2021 Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, leads with a heady aromatic rush of lilac, blackcurrant, ripe raspberry, vanilla, and clove. The palate reveals flavors of blackberry cobbler, fig, and raw almond packed around... Read More

ADELANTE MALBEC is from La Consulta, a prestigious appellation in Mendoza, Argentina. It is produced following the same attention to detail as wines from other highly regarded regions around the world: conversion to an organically... Read More

The color is a bright ruby red. This characteristic wine is, at the nose, intense. It has a velvety texture with a balanced tannic content. In the mouth it feels dry and full with a pleasant acidulous note. It is best served between... Read More

The 2024 Agricola Punica Samas Isola dei Nuraghi IGT is a white wine with a vivid yellow straw color and soft green hints. On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of citrus fruits like grapefruit and lime, tropical fruits including... Read More

A premium single-origin Mezcal handcrafted from 7-8 year old Espadín agave, made for cocktails.

Agua Mágica Ensamble is produced in San Juan del Río, Oaxaca by fifth generation mezcalero Rogelio Juan Hernandez. This ensamble utilized Maguey Espadin (Agave angustifolia) and Maguey Tobalá (Agave potatorum)... Read More

A premium herbal liqueur made from Bolivian coca leaves and an infusion of 36 herbs & botanicals. This unique drink contains 40 grams of Bolivian coca leaf per litre and an exclusive blend of botanicals that include Amazonian... Read More

Aged Agricole rum from Haiti
Sourced and blended by Berling S.A., a family-run distilling company based in Port-au-Prince with a distillation lineage dating back to 1862
Ak Zanj translates from Haitian Creole to ‘With Angels’... Read More

Alavida Uco Valley Malbec is vibrant and dry, with black fruit and floral notes typical of a quality Malbec from our corner of the planet.

The 2021 Riesling stems from two main parcels on the Sommerberg Grand Cru, steep and granitic. The vines are between 50-60 years old. There is a little more topsoil, for slightly more intensity. The nose will give little away... Read More

This has fine depth and intensity to the mulled plum, leather, sweet tobacco, camphor, tar and oak spice aromas and flavors. Boasts a broad, dense structure, with tannins that dominate the finish for now. Shows fine balance, length... Read More

A tight nose, but the aromas of dark-red berries and violets are very pretty. Some nice forest-floor notes blend in well. Full-bodied with very well-formed tannins that show both polish and finesse, providing a solid backbone... Read More

The aromas alone—macerated cherry, plum, menthol, leather, licorice, black pepper and mineral—are worth the price of admission here. Slowly beginning to unfold, this red is still firm and less expressive on the palate,... Read More

Opening to a dark color and robust consistency, the Poderi Aldo Conterno 2017 Barolo Bussia Romirasco is perhaps the most powerful of the four new releases reviewed here. Wearing broad shoulders and sporting a heavy gait over... Read More

Sweet, aromatic spices signal this supple, complex red. Underneath the oak, this has cherry, plum, iron and menthol flavors allied to a broad profile. Solidly built and lingers with savory, spice and mineral elements. Very elegant... Read More

Note di Rosso by Sicilian wine master Alessandro Viola, is a natural red wine made from 80% Nero d'Avola grapes and 20% Syrah grapes farmed organically under the appellation Terre Siciliane IGT. Alessandro Viola adopts a non-interventionist... Read More

Sinfonia di Bianco is an orange wine produced by Alessandro Viola Winery, belonging to the denomination Terre Siciliane IGT, vinified with Grillo local grapes. Differences between Note of Grillo is long macerations and aging in... Read More

Tasting Notes For Alexana Mosaic Pinot Noir 2023

Introducing our ‘Mosaic’ Pinot Noir, a testament to the unparalleled diversity of terroir within the Alexana's two Estate vineyards that are nestled on the backside... Read More

Aromatics: The wine features a mix of fruit and savory notes, with flavors including apple, pear, peach, lemon, and orange. Savory and earthy notes like honey and wet stone, as well as aging characteristics like toast and brioche,... Read More

“La Charge” comes from the Touraine AOP but is declassified as VDF to avoid administrative and AOP regulations. This Pet Nat comes from 4 parcels all located in Saint-Aignan: 2 parcels of Menu Pineau (60-yo vines),... Read More

Varietals: Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, Oseleta

Brimming with citrus, pears, lush floral notes and a touch of butter. It’s a very well-balanced wine with great texture, intense fruity aromatics and ample acidity.

This blanc de noirs is emblematic of its finesse and elegance, with subtle aromas of chamomile and green tea in combination with a refreshing finish on the palate.

Tasting Characteristics:
Brilliantly, light yellow in color with greenish tints. Strong and lively nose, typical Malagouzia, suggesting rose petal with floral aromas and sweet spices, melon, litchi with a note of honeysuckle.... Read More

Composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot, the opaque purple-black colored 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon ERA explodes with bombastic scents of crème de cassis, blueberry compote, chocolate-covered cherries... Read More

A big, juicy red with lots to love, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon offers up both red and black fruits interwoven with spicy oak, minty herbs, and sandalwood-like aromas and flavors. It's nicely balanced, has soft, fine tannins,... Read More

The more backward of the 2021s was the 2021 Finca Dofí, which was very primary and smelled almost like the fermentation vessels, and it took time in the glass to open up. The blend is higher in Garnacha and they couldn't... Read More

Amargo Chuncho, or Chuncho Bitters, were named after the ethnic group of Amazon Indians that resisted the Spanish Conquistadors. They are the original Peruvian bitters and are the only bitters for a truly authentic Pisco Sour.... Read More

• Blanco tequila produced in Amatitán, Jalisco
• Maestro Tequilero Alberto Partida
• 100% Azul aka Blue Weber (Agave tequilana)
• Single estate agave (current batches are from fields El Novillero and Las Rosas)
• Cooked in a traditional,... Read More

Caramel, toasted corn, oak, cinnamon and dark fruit nose. The taste is fantastic with hints of oak, vanilla, nutmeg, some mild black pepper spice, and a light bit of honey. Good balance, medium body and a warm spicy feel.... Read More