This wine is rich and concentrated, with aromas of baked blackberry, blueberry preserve, cinnamon and cedar. Other notes waft through, including boysenberry compote, cardamom, dried bay leaf, grilled orange, and dark chocolate.... Read More
A juicy and savory red with aromas of dried herbs, raspberries, orange zest and green olives. Some mushrooms, too. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a balanced, fresh finish. Fun blend of touriga nacional, pinot noir,... Read More
This shows dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs and a touch of leather. The palate is plush, with lots of sweet fruit character and mouth-coating yet lustrous tannins. Creamy with a long, persistent, flavorful finish. For fans of this... Read More
Black plum and violet aromas meet with toasted oak and cocoa dust on the nose of this bottling. There’s a chalky frame to the palate, where blackberry and woodspice flavors align.
Some blue fruit with iron and lavender character. Very perfumed. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a bright finish. Linear and tight. Hibiscus at the end. A blend of declassified barrels from the single-vineyard wines. Drink... Read More
Dark color. Lots of black cherry, umami, pine resin, oyster shell, wild berry and iodine aromas. Unique and full-bodied with powdery tannins that get firm. Tees this up nicely. Most likely heritage clones. Drinkable but will age... Read More
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Crown Vineyard is a saturated inky red color and is compact and deep on the nose, with notes of pencil lead, black cherries, compact currants, and cedar. It was raised for 32 months in 52% new... Read More
Like dark-chocolate syrup over raspberries, this indulgent wine marries richness with tangy fruit flavors in a dessert-wine style. Either alone or with nutty, cheesy desserts, this wine will be a standout. Read More...
Intriguingly aromatic version, featuring clementine, roasted pineapple and quince blossom notes, which are supported by firm acidity that lends it power and juiciness. Persistent finish. — Aleks Zecevic
This wine is very linear and tight, definitely requiring a few more years of bottle age to flesh out and develop. At this young stage, the Benanti 2021 Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Rinazzo is focused on citrus, green melon and... Read More
The 2021 Extra-Brut Rosé Campania Remensis is bright and crisp. Sandy soils yield an especially aromatic, airy Rosé. The 2021 is naturally on the lighter side, but then again, this is 2021. Cranberry, pink grapefruit,... Read More
Blackbird's entry-level red is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Zinfandel. Marked by scents of black cherries, dried herbs and a hint of red berries on the nose, the 2021 Arise Proprietary... Read More
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon was produced with grapes from their vineyard in Perdriel (Finca de los Andes is now mentioned on the label) that was planted in 1994 and delivers a fruit-driven and varietal red with fine tannins and... Read More
The 2021 Riesling Wiebelsberg Grand Cru is from Boeckel's substantial 2.5-hectare plot, two of which are contiguous right in the heart of Wiebelsberg. Boeckel says, “This is not Riesling; this is Wiebelsberg.”... Read More
Softly mineral with subdued fruit tones, the 2021 Ch Chardonnay offers aromas of yellow apples and citrus blossoms with hints of oak and rocky earth on the nose. Medium-bodied, the wine is a fantastic buy at this price, offering... Read More
A pretty pinot with sour cherries, strawberries and a fine herbal edge. Juicy, medium-bodied palate delivers some light cherry and red berries on the palate. Crunchy and concise with lots of fruit at the end. Drink now.... Read More
This Brouilly has a striking nose of plums and summer flowers. Ripe for the 2021 vintage, with modest acidity and some supple tannins filling out the rather generous body. Sustainable. Drink now.
This is a fantastic white from 40- to 60-year-old vines. Floral and perfumed, it has notes of mangoes, dried apricots and pears with some crushed stone. Full-bodied with incredible depth and density, it shows layers of fruit that... Read More
Stunning blackberry and black-cherry nose with notes of orange zest and cinnamon. Such a graceful wine, the power and concentration below the waterline at the front and on the mid-palate, until they sweep you away at the diamond-bright... Read More
Moderately generous wood influence is present on the ripe yet decidedly cool aromas of both red and dark currant that are nuanced by earth and sauvage nuances. There is very good detail to the refined but solidly punchy medium-bodied... Read More
This is the first wine to display any meaningful reduction and it's enough to push the fruit to the background. The richer and bigger-bodied flavors possess very fine mid-palate density along with excellent minerality that... Read More
Rich and woven with cherry and red berry fruit, this red is elegant and beautifully balanced. Floral, mineral and spice notes augment the flavors, while the vibrant acidity and chalky tannins lend support. Excellent length. Best... Read More
The Santenots du Milieu from Lafon is marvelous wine and among my favourites among the Volnay premier crus, with its perfumed red and black fruit and pleasant floral notes. The texture on the palate is dynamic, with fresh acidity... Read More
This is a solid Beaujolais with a chalky texture that draws you into it. Deep ruby in color, this wine has a nose of raspberry and black plum with hints of vanilla baking spice. On the palate, the wine has a slightly velvety texture... Read More
The wine presents a deep ruby colour with a magenta rim. They produce just under 3,000 cases of this Napa Valley-designated Cabernet Sauvignon, constituting about 60% of their total production. The blend is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon... Read More
