Tasting notes

MunJebel Rosso VA exhibits a translucent ruby hue. The nose presents aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, intertwined with subtle floral and earthy notes. On the palate, it offers a harmonious... Read More

Variety: Grecanico Dorato 60%, Carricante 10%, Coda di Volpe 30%

Hailing from the coveted Carneros reign, this wine leads with zesty lemon and guava aromas that are tempered by notes of vanilla and caramel covered apples. Delicious layers of nutmeg and crème brûlée seamlessly... Read More

The Etz estate, with its 40 hectares of prime vines in the Kamptal region, consistently produces Gruner Veltliner at the highest quality level. This is the perfect storm of excellent quaffable quality and deliciousness with true... Read More

The brothers, Luigi and Alfredo, make classic Barbaresco from cru vineyards in the commune of Treiso, the area with the highest elevation in the Barbaresco DOCG. Here Alfredo and Luigi make their flagship wine with a minimum of... Read More

VINIFICATION: takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 18 days at a temperature between +18° and +22°C.
AGING: in stainless steel tanks at a constant temperature of +12°C. The wine undergoes cold... Read More

Herbaceous, balanced, delicate, with intensity but also rounded and balanced, finishing with a pleasant bitterness. Notes of bark, buds, as in a forest when it’s just been raining; slightly citrussy on the finish. Bitter... Read More

Tasting Notes: Described as expressing sensations of white and yellow pulp fruits, anise, citrus fruits, and a beautiful mineral voice. The sip is tense, vibrant, and spreads with great cleanliness on fruity and savory notes,... Read More

This is a lush, expressive Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most esteemed producers. Dark cherry fruit and mellow floral notes about, while the palate is elegant and refined.

Versatile enough for your favorite dishes, including... Read More

Savart only makes a couple thousand cases of Champagne each year, and of the bit that finds its way to the states, most of it ends up in high-end restaurants or even higher-end private cellars before it hits the market. That’s... Read More

The NV L'Ouverture Premier Cru Brut offers very clear and lovely aromatics of Pinot fruit on the nose. Coming from younger vines on sandy soils gives this wine elegance and finesse. This is a delicately fruity Champagne with... Read More

Frédéric Savart comes from a long line of winemakers and has been in charge of the domaine since 2005. Savart works almost exclusively with Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru’s Ecueil and Villers-aux-Noeuds in... Read More

The 2020 Extra-Brut Les Noues, 100% Pinot Noir, is fabulous. Rich and exotic, the 2020 offers striking Pinot intensity in all of its myriad dimensions. Kirsch, wild flowers, spice, mint and jasmine lend gorgeous inner perfume.... Read More

Appearance: Brilliant ruby red.
Aroma: Ripe wild berry fruit, spice notes, red flowers.
Palate: Elegant and complex, with flavors of spiced brambly fruit, supported by soft acidity and silky tannins. Some reviewers describe it... Read More

Intriguingly aromatic, this sunny field blend of Encruzado, Bical, Cercial, Fernão Pires, and Barcelo from winemaker Elisa Freire Lobo hails from 60+ year old vines in the heart of the Dao. Focused yet elegant, the wine... Read More

For an entry-level wine this dry Mosel riesling has a winning elegance. Light-bodied and juicy with plenty of delicate peach and white flower aromas, this is crisp and bright. Just 11.5% alcohol. Drink now. Screw cap.

A wine with all the hallmarks of the legendary Cabernets of Rutherford: deep, cassis-currant aromas, the classic notes of Rutherford Dust, earthen flavors of cedar and black olive, and a velvety, plush mouthfeel.

This wine offers an enticing aroma of black cherry and cassis, complemented by subtle hints of cedar and tobacco. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with moderate tannins, delivering flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, and a touch... Read More

Miho-san revived Hattanso rice, an extinct heirloom breed, by devoting over 10 years of her life to learning how to grow it and brew with it. Female brewery owner and Toji, Miho Imada, mills the rice for this sake less than most... Read More

Sparkling sake made through secondary fermentation in bottle. Toji Miho Imada uses a little white koji in this sake, resulting in citrus notes and refreshing finish.

TASTING NOTES

Crisp notes of lemon-lime and apple aromas with... Read More

SAKE OVERVIEW

This vibrant showstopper is beautifully soft and feminine, brewed by one of Japan's only female brewery owners and tojis. Brewed in Hiroshima, the birthplace of Ginjo sake, which is known for remarkably soft... Read More

100% Sangiovese. Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino is deep garnet color with orange hues, the bouquet shows red fruit and spice, confirmed on the palate. Soft tannins, firm structure and silky texture.

EXPANDABLE AND MULTIPURPOSE - The mid-seam uses velcro instead of permanent stitching, so the bag can be expanded to carry wider champagne bottles, water bottles, or even a 6-pack of beer bottles. You can even flip over the handles... Read More

From the heart of Barolo, G.D. Vajra's Coste di Rose 2020 is a Nebbiolo that captivates. This wine offers a symphony of red fruit, floral notes, and spice, leading to a well-structured palate with a lingering finish.... Read More

Garnet red color with a lively core. The nose opens with fresh and crushed flowers, bright Nebbiolo aromatics and light balsamic notes. The mouth is vibrant and energetic, enriched by tones of rose petal, fresh red fruits, spices,... Read More

Brilliant ruby red color. The nose of the 2020 Barolo Ravera reveals red orange peel, dried flowers, kirsch and menthol notes. The wine is profound and complex, with the signature juiciness of the site and tremendous aging potential.... Read More

G.D. Vajra's Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2020, a single-vineyard masterpiece. This Nebbiolo, a testament to the Bricco delle Viole terroir, boasts a complex bouquet of red fruit, rose petal, and spice, evolving into a structured... Read More

The organic G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Bricco delle Viole first shows a fragile side, but it eventually rolls onto much greater momentum and focus as it opens in the glass. This is always one of my favorite wines from this excellent... Read More

Fermented exclusively in wooden vats and bottled at 45% ABV 100% agave, Verified Additive Free by Tequila Matchmake Produced by fourth-generation Master Distiller Felipe Camarena

Nice minerality and forward aroma from rainwater distillation. Silky texture with slight heat. True agave, spicy, peppery, smooth and delicious with nice buttery notes and smoky elements. Complex, but pleasant sipping.... Read More

Aged for 6 months, the “rested” tequila – G4 Reposado builds on the character of the blanco, but adds to the aroma hints of peach and licorice, with a small hints of grapefruit and lighter pepper in the tasting.... Read More

Aged for 2 years in oak bourbon barrels, the G4 Añejo adds a smooth character. Vanilla and agave notes are present in both the aroma and taste. Slight pepper, soft floral tones as well as smoky highlights.

This wine is grown on limestone and schist bedrock and topsoil from a few different parcels and is a blend of mostly Niellucciu (believed to be from the same parent material as Sangiovese), a grape with good acidity and structure,... Read More

Almost seamless now, this red is hitting its stride, exuding cherry, strawberry, floral, mineral and tobacco aromas and flavors. Offers great structure and length, with a firm, minerally aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2040.... Read More

The 2021 classic Barbaresco from Gaja is drop-dead gorgeous. Made with 14 estate vineyards that are vinified separately before being assembled into the final blend, it’s all about finesse, delivering sensations of juicy... Read More

Dark-skinned berry, pipe tobacco, a hint of menthol and a whiff of blue flower slowly take shape in the glass. Full bodied, with the firm's hallmark finesse, the smooth savory palate boasts succulent morello cherry, raspberry... Read More

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: Expect a complex bouquet with notes of red cherries, dark plums, and wild berries, intertwined with dried roses, licorice, and earthy undertones. Further nuances of spice, tobacco, and tar can also be detected. Some descriptions... 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

Gaja Rossj-Bass Langhe Bianco is an elegant and refined white wine from the renowned Gaja estate in Piedmont. Primarily made from Chardonnay, with a small addition of Sauvignon Blanc, this wine showcases Gaja’s expertise... 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

Product profile

Producer: Talisker Distillery
Region: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Spirit type: Island single malt Scotch
Cask: Matured in heavily charred, ex-bourbon American oak casks.
Strength: 45.8% ABV.
Visuals: The bottle features... Read More

Tasting notes and flavor profile
This 9-year-old Lagavulin is matured exclusively in first-fill, ex-bourbon casks and is bottled at 46% ABV. Compared to the distillery's flagship 16-year-old expression, the Lannister edition... Read More

Color: Golden amber.
Nose: Features aromas of baked apple, baking spices, and a honeyed sweetness with a wisp of toasted oak.
Palate: Rich caramel, more baked or red apple, and notes of clove and nuttiness. Some reviewers also... Read More

Color: Amber.
Nose: Offers a sweet and fruity bouquet with notes of vanilla, green apple, pear, and honey. There are also hints of sandalwood and floral notes.
Palate: The flavors are sweet, fruity, and spicy. Expect apple, orange... 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

Garciarévalo’s Tres Olmos single vineyard is situated at the confluence of the rivers Adaja and Eresma, which produces an exceptional microclimate characterized by temperatures up to five degrees cooler than other... Read More

A classic Chablis from the Garnier brothers. Their winery and vineyards are located in the village of Ligny-le-Châtel, north of the town of Chablis along the River Serein. Given that their property lies in the northernmost... Read More

Gérard Boulay’s family has been growing grapes in the village of Chavignol since 1380, and today, he organically farms old vines on Sancerre’s most renowned vineyards. While best known for his whites, Gérard... Read More

Germain-Robin is met with a nose of oak spice and fruit. The fruit forward notes of apple and pear are lightly accented with honeysuckle and cherry blossom, giving way to a rich apricot and peach flavor. Well integrated toasted... Read More

Award tasting note: A benchmark in the world of brandy, this XO offers profound and singular aromas of red berries, dried flowers, vanilla, and rancio. The palate is effortlessly smooth, with cocoa powder, honey-crusted peanut,... 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 2021 Barolo Francia is a vertical, explosive Barolo endowed with tons of energy. Bright acids and fine beams of tannin provide the framework for this striking young Barolo. All the elements are so well balanced. Time in the... 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

Color: Deep red color with orange and amber hues.
Scent: A scent characteristic of the fruit and slightly spicy. Powerful aromas including those of other red fruits such as blackcurrant and gooseberry.
Taste: Vibrant and lively.... Read More

Liqueur with the delicate and perfumed flavor of lychee.

Color: Light pink color, resembling the color of the fruit itself.
Scent: Very intense scent, fresh and lively with notes of fresh lychee and rose.
Taste: Characteristic... Read More

Blend: The 2021 vintage is composed of 58% Sauvignon Blanc and 42% Muscat.
Aromas: Pear, vanilla, floral notes, citrus, and melon.
Flavors: Pineapple, guava, Gala apple, lemon, peach, and melon. Some tasters also detect notes... Read More

If you do a little research, you'll see that the wines of Domaine Gitton are oft-compared to those of Dagueneau. There are certainly parallels, as the Gittons, like Dagueneau, are champions of Sauvignon Blanc planted on silex... Read More

Giulio Cocchi brings its unique expression of Piemontese grapes to the world of dry vermouth. Cocchi Extra Dry Vermouth di Torinocombines the freshness of a Cortese wine base with local mountain wormwood, Menta di Pancalieri peppermint,... Read More

With a brilliant red-orange hue and a tannic grip that makes it drink like a deliciously light red.

An unctuous white Sicilian wine made from the Grillo grape. Full destemmed before macerating the fruit for a day before fermentation. Aged in a combination of tank and barrel. Dense with mineral and fruits on the palate. A mouthwatering,... 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

Vineyard: Villero in the village of Castiglione Falletto (CN)
Grape Harvest: Towards the middle of October.
Wine-making process: Estate-grown bunches, thinned during the summer, undergo traditional-style, floating cap fermentation... Read More

Tasting notes:
Colour: garnet red with orange-coloured highlights;
Nose: complex, very fruity, elegant, intense
Taste: excellent body with power and stuffing, full, well-balanced.

Grape-variety: Nebbiolo
Vineyard: Vigna Santo... Read More