Very hard to believe that this is an entry-level dry riesling. So joyful, succulent,and expressive, brimming with fresh tropical fruit, white flower and peach aromas. Great concentration and spot-on balance on the medium-bodied... Read More
This extraordinary Finger Lakes dry riesling has mind-blowing concentration and energy. The intensity of yellow grapefruit and wild herb aromas is off the scale. Still very tightly wound, this has clearly been made for the long... Read More
Hats off to this informal and well-priced white. From a screw-cap bottle, the Beaumont Family Wines 2024 Cape South Coast Chenin Blanc is floral, fragrant and generally so expressive. It offers a pretty sense of transparency with... Read More
Wet stones and spice jump out at first followed by a combination of peach and pear aromas on the nose. The palate is similarly spicy with lots of white pepper which runs into pleasing stony grapefruit flavors.
A pleasant outlier in the context of the Parr Collective is the 2024 Pinot Noir San Luis Obispo Coast from Climat Frais, which was vinified with longer macerations than in the Phelan Farm wines and matured in 50% new Taransaud... Read More
A crisp chardonnay that has notes of crushed rocks, lemon rind, grapefruit and peaches. It’s medium- to full-bodied with mouthwatering freshness and minerality. Vegan. Drink now.
Bottled the day before tasting, the bright transparent ruby 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo Clare J.C. is a preview of what is to come. The nose is fresh and inviting with poppy red fruit, floral perfume, and wet stones, while the palate... Read More
Inspired by German winemaker Armin Diel, the 2024 Riesling Poet's Leap is dry and mineral-driven, refreshingly thirst-quenching in apricot, melon, and light-bodied refinement, with a length of bright acidity. From the Gamache,... Read More
The 2024 Morgon that I tasted from barrel came from the first and third pickings. There is plenty of vivacious white-tipped strawberry and Morello cherry on the nose. The palate is lively and very citrus-driven with red cherries,... Read More
Freshly-picked red cherry aromas glide over river rock on the nose that is dusted with white blossom and cranberry skin. The palate is round with a steely undercurrent that leverages tart acidity to bolster the length of the taste.... Read More
This has a rich nose of almonds, candied citrus and hints of honey and elderflowers. Juicy and a little fluid on the palate, with vivid acidity coming through. Pleasant and easy to drink. Drink now.
Our at-the-ready California rosé is a saturation of summer watermelon savored right down to the rind. Electric pink in the glass, this Grenache-Syrah blend is full of warm wild strawberries, tart pink grapefruit, and just... Read More
This extra-pale, almost golden, rosé delivers a striking nose with aromas of white cherry, orange blossom and river rock. The palate has focused minerality and flavors of stone fruit, lemon and white flowers. All summer... Read More
There’s wonderful intensity to the passion fruit, Key lime and pomelo flavors in this white, with pops of celery salt and lemon verbena on a light, sleek frame. Details of freshly grated ginger and green tea linger.... Read More
A pale silver color, the 2024 Roero Arneis opens to lifted notes of fresh chives, pear, melon rind, lime zest, and white pepper. Springy and fresh, the palate is dewy and inviting, with a mid-weight feel and a delicate note of... Read More
