2020 Wine

The 2020 Barolo is a blend of fruit from sources in Castiglione Falletto, Barolo, Serralunga and Monforte. It’s a gorgeous, complex wine redolent of cedar, pipe tobacco, dried herbs, menthol and earthy undertones. The 2020... Read More

Aromas: An elegant bouquet of white peaches, grapefruit, and floral notes, underpinned by complex hints of smoked almonds, pastry, and a distinct chalky minerality.
Palate: Medium-bodied and compact with silky bubbles. It offers... Read More

Mario’s Vermentino is made from 80-90 year old vines which grow in predominantly clay and sandstone soils on Sardinia’s Northwest side. Sorso, which coincidentally also means “to sip,” is a region in Sardinia... Read More

When to drink: 2023 to 2030

Bright, intense ruby ​​color. The nose is deep and powerful yet harmonious, revealing a complex array of nuances—specifically, an undertone of fine wood and spice with notes of vanilla and cocoa. These blend with black fruit,... Read More

The Zio Tony Ranch is named after Lee Sr.’s uncle Tony who was the first in the Bondi family to be born on American soil. Zio Tony, Zio meaning 'uncle' in Italian and pronounced 'tseo', was a very charismatic... Read More

Parafada is a small MGA in a basin with full south, east and west exposures. Massolino's interpretation is surgical: super-zesty with earthy strawberry, liquorice, fresh violet and a Pinot-like elegance. The palate shows a... Read More

The second of two price champion shiraz bottlings at this address, this leans a little away from the opulence of the Silver Hammer, pitching a little more savoury, with a ferrous mineral edge along with dried bay leaf. There’s... Read More

The winter of 2020 was cold with moderate rainfall. After a cool spring with adequate, well-spaced showers, the wide diurnal temperature range over the long hot summer was sufficient to ensure a smooth and problem-free ripening... Read More

The 2020 Gattinara is elegant and lifted. Crushed red berry fruit, cinnamon and orange peel grace this ethereal, nuanced Gattinara. Bright saline notes and sweet red-toned fruit build into the long, persistent finish. Understated... Read More

The 2020 Les Picasses is a ripe Chinon. Grown on a classic south-facing clay-limestone slope, this offers concentration and a silken mid-palate before chalky tannins and fresh acidity provide line and texture. The toasty oak joins... Read More

The 2020 Orin Swift Department 66 'Others' is a full-bodied, rich red wine blend from the Côtes Catalanes region of France, primarily made from Grenache grapes. It is known for its intense dark fruit flavors, complex... Read More

Bodega Otronia is located in the heart of Patagonia on parallel 45´33, probably, the last southern frontier for cultivating vines. The heterogeneity of the soils, the permanent winds, the cold and dry climate, and the sunlight... Read More

History: Because of the Pacific’s cooling fog and winds, the North Coast in Sonoma County is a region where fruit is allowed to ripen more slowly on the vine, producing balanced, structured, and food-friendly wines. Alexander... Read More

Bea produces perhaps his most hallowed wine from pure Sagrantino grown on the hilltop site of Pagliaro, situated at nearly 400 meters above sea level in Montefalco proper. Bea’s wines at their best offer a panoply of spices... Read More

This delicious cool climate shiraz has aromas of blackberry and blueberry, mingle with distinctive cool climate black pepper and spice. The palate has luscious dark fruit flavours, with fine grained tannins and a firm savoury... Read More

The 2020 Pavillon Rouge is excellent, offering up aromas of raspberries and dark berries mingled with hints of cedar and rose petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, vibrant palate with excellent depth and tension, concluding... Read More