As Vinous wrote in their 2021, 93 point, review: This will be a very seductive Rieussec, but afford it 4–5 years to fully assimilate the oak. And now it very much has, giving brilliant richness and spice. As the review says,... Read More
The bottle is a bit of a love/hate thing - although the glass stopper is great! The wine is, too. As JancisRobinson.com says in the 17/20 point review: Smells of tangy caramelised apricots and a hint of walnuts. Sweet and silky... Read More
Lower ABV This white from Savoie in the French Alps made from Jacquere (don't worry, no one else has heard of it either!) is the perfect springtime white. And a delightfully refreshing summer white. And a satisfying companion... Read More
Lower ABV There's plenty of Chambolle purity and finesse here but also the generousity typical of 2022. As WS says in the 92 point praise, A ripe style, this red offers plum, cherry and spice aromas and flavors aligned with... Read More
This classic, earthy and mineral, 1er Cru Greves wants a decant or cellar time to flower but is already impressive. As WS says in the 95 point rave, A tightly wound red, whose firm, wiry structure boasts a solid grip on the high-pitched... Read More
Organic/Bio What you're looking for when you're looking for Chianti Classico, WS says in the 92 point review, Notes of crunchy cherry, raspberry and wild rosemary meet a hint of anise in this charming red, with a mineral... Read More
As always, one of the most classic Rioja reds and among the most brilliant. Not much to add to the Vinous 97 point praise, The 2013 Reserva Viña Tondonia is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 10% Graciano and... Read More
Just stupid good Italian red, except it's kind of Austrian since this was once part of Austria, but it's Italy now and...oh, heck. Just stupid good red wine. As Vinouos says, it opens with a burst of blackberry jam smeared... Read More
About as old-school as Chateauneuf du Pape gets (at least in a clean style), this has all the deep texture and flavors you hope for without anything thick, hot or sweet. As Vinous says in the 92 point review, the sexy 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape... Read More
As usual, Niel Koch, experienced grape broker and co-owner and winemaker of The Dude scored amazing fruit from top-notch Napa estates in Calistoga, Coombsville, Rutherford, and Howell Mountain for the 2023. The Dude. It's... Read More
Organic/Bio Always one of Brunello's best, in 2020 this is especially exciting right now and for years to come. The Suckling 98 point review has it right: Intense, vibrant aromas of strawberries and raspberries, together with... Read More
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Wine Advocate's review of the 2020 captures this delicious, all-purpose, Sangiovese Grosso perfectly. Hits all the right buttons, especially if you are looking for an easy-drinking Tuscan red to pair with you next... Read More
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With its higher altitude and inland location, Matelica gives zestier, more pointed, wines than bigger Caselli di Jesi. This is a classic with sharp acids making the ripe green apple and stone fruit flavors really sing... Read More
What a delicious value in ripe, moderately oaked, super-drinkable, California Chardonnay. From coastal vineyards, it's bursting with fruit and just-right oaky spice. As Wine Enthusiast said in the 91 point review, Meyer lemon,... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV This is a delicious wine, a tremendous value, and a knock-out house white to enjoy now-2030. Don't let the low price and humble appellation fool you - there is very high-end and expensive winegrowing... Read More
A bold, delicious, blend of 80% Grenache, 7% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre plus Vaccarèse and Counoise that Dunnuck describes perfectly in the 93 point review: a beautiful example of the vintage and has a perfumed, complex... Read More
Lower ABV Just exactly what you’re expecting in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, which isn’t surprising since the winery here was a Marlborough pioneer in the 1970s. Loads of citrus – lemon, lime, grapefruit –... Read More
Organic/Bio Yes, it tastes like really good, expensive, vintage Champagne and sells for a remarkably good price – but there’s so much more going on here! From the Seyssel village in Savoie, it blends two mountain grapes... Read More
Lower ABV From the lower French Alps on Mont Granier, this 100% Jacquere delivers terrific texture without weight and loads of flavor without turning fruity. You’ll smell wild mountain herbs and citrus zest and then taste... Read More
You might think “refreshing Nebbiolo” sounds odd, but that’s what the brother-sister team of Matteo and Martina Molino deliver here. In part that’s impeccable ripeness and gentle winemaking in steel. And... Read More
Organic/Bio From the Reventos Cava family, this is a 50/50 blend of Garnacha and the almost extinct Sumoll grape done mostly in concrete and with minimal sulfur. Vinous's 93 point review gives you a great idea of what to expect:... Read More
Lower ABV The “Superiore” version of this popular Italian white cranks up the intensity and complexity a lot! As Vinous said of the 2022: “Crispy and clear like a whiff of mountain air. This is round and soothing,... Read More
One of the best values in this wildly overlooked wine category we’ve seen in years. Aged 10 years under flor (like a Fino) and then 5+ years in cask to develop color and wildly delicious nutty flavors. If you were walled... Read More
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