The 2024 Pinot Gris Hillsides is perfumed with notes of crushed nectarine, lemon oil, mint and the slightest whiff of sweet spice. Notable textural depth is on display, nearly oily in feel, with tropical citrus tones complementing... Read More
Salted raw almonds, chamomile, sliced apples and lemon tea on the nose of this very fresh and minerally white. It’s medium- to full-bodied, stony and salty, with lively acidity. Drink or hold.
The aromatics leap out of the glass, showing a mix of lemon verbena, lemongrass and lemon balm flavors, plus a touch of wild fennel. Vibrant, juicy fruit flavors are at the core, led by citrus notes of Meyer lemon, pomelo and... Read More
For a fresh, unoaked style, this has beautiful aromas of redcurrants and blackcurrants plus a touch of summer flowers. Healthy tannins are unusually forthright for this category. Impressive structure and midpalate density before... 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
The 2024 Zinfandel Belloni Vineyard is a total stunner. Rich and explosive, the 2024 hits the palate with copious dark-toned fruit, leather, cloves, incense and chocolate. Plush and layered, with deep, racy contours, the Belloni... Read More
The 2024 Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard is one of the standouts in this vintage. Rich and sumptuous but also light on its feet, the 2024 opens with deeply pitched aromatics. Silky, nuanced tannins help shape this striking, mid-weight... Read More
The 2024 Old Hill Heritage Wine is a very pretty, exquisite wine. Soaring aromatics and bright, chiseled fruit grace the palate in this understated, weightless Sonoma Valley field blend. The 2024 opens beautifully with a bit of... Read More
The 2024 Verdejo Chapirete Sobre Lías comes from 35-year-old vineyards on very sandy soils in Alcazarén, Rueda. Intensely aromatic, as is typical of sandy soils, it offers notes of pineapple, baked apple and field... Read More
A blend of 99% Grenache and 1% Syrah aged in 50% amphora and 50% stainless steel, the 2024 Ventoux Perséides offers red and black berries, sappy flowers, white pepper, and mineral notes. It's medium-bodied, with good... Read More
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
The 2024 Rosé Cuvée Tradition is a wild, exotic wine. Aged sous-voile in foudre for one year, this blend of 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache unleashes a heady array of beeswax, stewed peach, chamomile, toasted bread... Read More
The 2024 Rosé Cuvée Spéciale des Vignettes comes from 60-year-old vines on schist and was aged for one year in old foudres under a veil of fleurette. Suffice it to say, this is an undeniable rockstar of a... Read More
Direct and approachable, offering aromas of dark fruit with savory and earthy complexity. Medium-bodied, firm and fresh, with a silky texture and a juicy mid-palate. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.
A delicate bouquet of crisp Bosc pear, peony blossom, and crushed stone leaps from the glass with a vibrant, almost electric intensity. The palate is sleek and precise, powered by zippy acidity that pushes a saline minerality... Read More
Albus proves that Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon were always fated to be together. Its white grapefruit and lemon zest aromas tap dance while notes of fresh-cut grass and lanolin watch from the sidelines. Then, icy-cold lemon granita... Read More
Pretty aromas of star fruit, pink grapefruit, sage and basil on the nose of this medium-bodied, expressive white. Attractive herbal undertones to the juicy citrus and subtle tropical fruit. From young vines in the mountainside... Read More
Based on 50% Roussanne and 50% Clairette from the Croix de Bois lieu-dit and aged 10 months in stainless steel, the 2024 Châteauneuf Du Pape Belle Amie Blanc offers clean citrus, sappy herbs, mint, and crushed stone nuances... Read More
Aromas of bright berries, red sandstone and crushed rose petals. A burst of fruit on the palate, with rich, plush and inviting flavors of raspberries, plums and red figs. Light- to medium-bodied, delicious and a good value.... Read More
This wine is rich, with aromas of strawberry, Bing cherry, raspberry, cardamom spice, and toasty vanilla on the nose. The flavors on the palate are dark strawberry, boysenberry, star anise, and clove, finishing with spice and... Read More
The 2024 Mâcon-Uchizy Les Maranches has an attractive nose with sea cave/marine scents unfolding in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine prickle of acidity, fine weight and a little more persistence on the... Read More
Floral and fruit-driven, with lemon blossoms, white peaches, crushed stones, lemongrass and citrus on the nose. The palate is mid-weighted with a generous texture and bright acidity. A really bright and fresh sauvignon with plenty... 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
If you ever wondered why roussanne is something special in the Southern Rhone, here is the proof. Powerful, concentrated and full-bodied, but with terrific structure and length. Stone fruit flavors. The interaction of fine tannins... Read More
