The 2023 Failte is an attractive blend of Viognier and Grenache Blanc. In this release, the cold, late-ripening character of the year is front and center, while varietal notes are more subdued. Even so, this is a very pretty white.... Read More
The 2023 Camins del Priorat is the regional blend from eight villages and 90 different vineyards, produced with 45% Garnacha, 17% Cariñena, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Syrah and 6% white grapes, Garnacha Blanca... Read More
Dynamic yet sleek, with brisk acidity framed by vibrant cherry, cranberry, green tea and dusky spice flavors that zip along the snappy finish. Drink now through 2033.
A crunchy white with a refreshing, fruity character. It shows notes of ripe orchard fruit, sliced lemons and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with a spiced, slightly zesty nature and juicy acidity.
The haunting bouquet of violets, forest floor, red beets and berries holds you in its gentle grip so that you have to force yourself to take a sip. But when you do, the combination of great concentration and finesse is truly breathtaking.... Read More
Fresh and pure, with a pretty gilding of violet and iris notes draped over a solid core of cassis and cherry puree. Shows a graphite underpinning on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 1,914 cases made.
A balanced, lively and precise white with aromas of fresh lemons, linden and exotic spices such as turmeric. It’s medium-bodied, with a bright core of aromatic herbs and spices bringing vitality on the palate. Vivid and... Read More
Crafted from Clairette and Bourboulenc, the 2023 Cotes du Rhone Lieu Dit Clavin Blanc evokes aromas of blanched almonds, white flowers, confit citron, spring flowers and ripe orchard fruits. Moderately weighted and juicy, it’s... Read More
This has a nice sense of freshness; there's a touch of roundness on the palate, the fruit is certainly ripe and the acidity quite marked. The Cornas tannins are present, giving a cleansing sensation on the tongue. Medium length,... Read More
Aromas of Kaffir lime leaf, pineapple sage, pithy citrus, lemon blossom and candied ginger mingle and dance on the nose of this concrete egg and neutral oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc. The palate brings a nervy freshness and minerality... Read More
Please let me lie in this bed of violets and velvet and forget the world. In spite of the great concentration on the suave, medium-bodied palate, this is so fresh, delicate and precise. Then comes the sensuous and energetic crescendo... Read More
The 2023 Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine Clos du Four has a well-defined bouquet with fine mineralité, opening with red apples and a touch of tinned peach and becoming more floral. The palate is well balanced with a sapid entry,... Read More
The 2023 Saint-Véran has a winsome bouquet, very pure with lemon curd and apricot notes that blossom in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a peppery opening, fine weight and depth and a touch of Szechuan pepper... Read More
There's impressive precision and focus to the flavors in this white, with pure Meyer lemon, pomelo, yuzu and fresh ginger accents, plus a crunchy sea salt detail. Honeycrisp apple, lemon verbena and lemon blossom notes emerge... Read More
Leaps out of the glass with intensity, offering vibrant fruit flavors of crisp Meyer lemon, apple and pear. Aromatic details of tangerine, lime sherbet and lemon blossoms add complexity alongside fresh herbal accents of lemon... Read More
The 2023 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a terrific introduction to the wines that also bodes well for the vineyard-designates that will be released next year. Aromatic, translucent and deep, the Sonoma Coast bottling is super-nessed... Read More
This graceful and perfumed wine shows aromas of toast, licorice, vanilla, pomegranates, violets and cinnamon. Its restrained character is improved by fruit concentration and weight, a full body, crisp acidity and well-handled,... Read More
The 2023 Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia is a saturated red/ruby color and is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, raised in used barrels for around 10 months. Always a wine leaning into the fruity and... Read More
The brightness, lovely density and focus come through clearly here with an almost pinot sensibility and a long finish. It’s polished with fine tannins and a brilliant texture. Mostly grapes from San Lorenzo and Calderara... Read More
A beautiful, tense and nervy chardonnay with an inviting nose of pears, waxy lemons, almonds, dried flowers and herbs. Vibrant and mouthwatering, this has a medium body with tense acidity and a tangy and succulent finish with... Read More
Vibrant and intense, this red goes deep on red forest berries, pomegranates, blood oranges and hibiscus. Tense and succulent with a medium body, this is so juicy and fruit-driven, with plenty of citrus freshness and a dusty tannic... Read More
