The fruit for this wine is sourced from Ebenezer, specifically the Hoffmann vineyard holdings. A component hails from Dimchurch, says Callum Powell, winemaker, which is the property that the Hoffmanns first settled at in the 1850s,... Read More
The aromas of ash and lava are so intense with cherries and graphite. Medium-bodied with a tight, compacted palate, chewy yet fine tannins and a lively finish. You can taste the high altitude and century-old vines. Drink or hold.... Read More
This smoky version features a core of black cherry, blackberry, violet and stony mineral flavors. Nicely balanced, with vibrant structure for support, keeping this focused and long.
Sea shells, chamomile, white grapefruit and waxed lemons on the nose with a touch of juniper berry. Precise and pure, with a cool creaminess and a medium body. Sleek and honest. Drink or hold.
The 2023 Hereafter Here has a disarmingly pure bouquet with yellow plum, candle wax and just a touch of crushed stone, all exquisitely defined and focused. The palate is very well balanced with a line of electricity that goes... Read More
Ripe red and blue plums. Cherry liqueur with chocolate, vanilla and purple flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with soft acidity and fine tannins. Juicy and fruit-forward.
From the Gualtallary sub-region comes this Cabernet Franc that showcases the green character of the variety. A nose of crushed black pepper leads to a palate of bay leaves and soft notes of mint and red fruit. — Jesica Vargas... Read More
‘Hero’ is part of the Beau Vigne ‘Cult’ series of wines produced by Julien Fayard. Sourced from Napa, Sonoma, and appellated North Coast, this wine offers a richly savoury bouquet of rose petals, red liquorice,... Read More
The 2022 Etna Rosso wafts up with a perfumed blend of rosy florals and hints of juniper berry. This is vividly fruit-focused, with a wave of ripe wild berries and sweet spices that flow across a stream of brisk acidity. It leaves... Read More
A supple, deeply fruity wine that’s generous in blueberry, milk chocolate and black cherry flavors on a full body. Mild tannins keep the texture smooth and easy in this Bordeaux-style red blend that is dominated by cabernet... Read More
Medium yellow in the glass, this wine offers pineapple, passion fruit and jasmine aromas. Its gorgeous texture fills the mouth with vivid white peach, apricot preserve, orange blossom and river rock flavors with a soft hint of... Read More
The 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition from Bosquet des Papes is a blend dominated by 75% Grenache Noir, complemented by 11% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre and smaller parts of Cinsault, Vaccarèse and Counoise.... Read More
Elegant and fresh, the 2022 Gigondas la Marasque reveals aromas of dark cherries, plum and garrigue, followed by a medium to full-bodied, elegant and tense palate that segues into a juicy, gourmand and fresh finish. A blend of... Read More
Extremely complex nose with lemon zest, fresh pineapple and spicy aromas. Just a whiff of caramel. Rich and very concentrated, the palate creamy at the front and silky at the back, making this very easy to drink now. The finish... Read More
A delicious, well-rounded and velvety Chianti Classico with aromas of strawberries, raspberries and mild spices. Medium-bodied with finely grained tannins and texture. Juicy and velvety with elegance and a pure character. Fresh... Read More
2022 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Chalone). Precise aromas of lemon and lime meet with undertones of butter and oak on the nose of this wine. The palate is slightly fatter in expression at first, with more butter and macadamia nut,... Read More
Much like its Grand Pin stablemate, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape La Guigasse manages to be full-bodied and concentrated yet simultaneously light and airy in feel. There's less rose petal here and more garrigue, backed by silky... Read More
In certain vintages, I actually prefer this wine—from 35-year-old vines in Pignan (Nord)—to the La Guigasse. The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Grand Pin offers up compelling aromas of rose petals, exotic dried spices,... Read More
A killer wine and great value, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature reveals tons of cassis and darker, almost blue fruits intermixed with sappy spring flowers, crushed stone, and lead pencil nuances. Based on 82% Cabernet Sauvignon,... Read More
The flagship 2022 Château Calon Ségur checks in as 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It's a massive wine from this château that brings a fabulous nose of darker... Read More
The 2022 Cantemerle offers up attractive aromas of minty blackberries, blueberries and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, broad and ample palate that's layered and textural, with a rich core of fruit largely concealing... Read More
Dark and inky in colour this year. It’s fresh in its berry fruits, really quite powerful, with muscular tannins and driving acidity behind. A dense, dark and brooding vintage of Beaucastel. The aromatic precision however... Read More
A blend of 70% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Sauvignon Gris, fully matured in stainless tanks, the 2022 de Cérons Blanc evokes aromas of lemon, lemon oil, jasmine, spring flowers and smoke. Medium to full-bodied,... Read More
All Chardonnay, the 2022 Côtes Catalanes Infiniment De L'Ou Blanc is even more impressive, with classic buttered apple, honeysuckle, and citrus notes that blossom with time in the glass. With a round, opulent mouthfeel,... Read More
