This is a hugely dry, burnt style, very concentrated. The licorice and bitter coffee flavors are dense, layered and well balanced with the acidity. A serious wine that demands attention. Read More...
Some pleasant sliced green apple and green melon aromas follow through to a medium body with medium round texture and a crisp finish. Tangy and fruity at the end, but not overpowering.
The tank-aged 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Bel Ami is a blend of 50% Grenache, 20% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, and 10% Cinsault. Floral and mocha notes combine on the nose, while the concentrated fruit marries raspberries, black-skinned... Read More
The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape La Muse features a knockout nose of cherries and garrigue, followed by ripe, nearly chocolaty flavors. It's full-bodied and plush, with a long, velvety finish. Drink this full-throttle wine over... Read More
With earthy notes of bay leaf, dried herb and crushed rock, this wine is made from estate sites from a variety of Bordeaux grapes. Youthfully grippy and intense, it shows great complexity and length, with firm tannin and plenty... 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
Composed of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, the 2020 Stratum is a deep red color and is fresh with mineral earth, fresh cherry, and red flowers. Medium to full-bodied, it offers notes of fresh soil, black berry, and... Read More
This Scheurebe dry fascinates with its fine and aromatic bouquet. The noble play of exotic flavors such as pineapple and passion fruit together with a light acidity are an exceptional enjoyment.
Mouth filling, generous but well balanced, this full-bodied wine wafts brown butter, toasted almond and baked apple aromas, followed by a rich palate of ripe fruits and subtle oak spices backed by gentle acidity. It is spot on... Read More
Pouring a deeper ruby/magenta color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is ripe and layered in the glass, with a generous, inviting, pure perfume of black cherries, cola, sweet baking spice, and forest floor. Medium-bodied,... Read More
A solid, precise and lively Sancerre with so much mineral character. Aromas of leaves, flint, gunpowder, mild spices and dried lemons dominate on the nose. It’s medium-bodied yet so intense, full of verve and drive. There... Read More
This tasty, creamy and subtly spicy white has notes of sliced pears, grapefruit and hazelnuts. It’s full-bodied but very bright and lively, with subtle toasty notes at the end. Drink now.
There are 15,000 cases of Honig's affordably priced 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon. While it may not make you see stars, it's a solid value play (for Napa Valley), matching mixed cherries with mocha and cedar shadings and some... Read More
Very vibrant and lemony – from the blossom to the zest! – this sleek entry-level dry riesling is wonderfully refreshing and animating. The fresh herbal notes amplify this effect. The crisp, long finish makes you want... Read More
Enticing nose of black raspberries and sour cherries. Wonderful freshness and vitality. Silky tannins for this appellation. Long, clean and bright finish.
The 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Sur La Roche 1er Cru has a backward and more austere bouquet compared to the preceding Vieilles Vignes, opening with aeration, the 20% new oak neatly integrated. There is a light Crustacea scent... Read More
The 2022 Saint-Véran Les Châtaigniers is raised in foudre. It is more austere on the nose compared to the La Vieille Vigne, but it is well-defined with scents of dried honey and nectarine coming through with time,... Read More
This new project for this onetime Rhône specialist delivers satisfying Pinot at a very fair price. Black plum, elderberry and violet aromas make for a darker nose. The palate is bold as well, with lavender elevating the... Read More
Stone fruits, tart apricot, and some honeyed, floral notes all emerge from the 2023 Viognier, a juicy, medium-bodied, elegant Viognier that has a nicely balanced, elegant mouthfeel and a clean finish. It's beautifully balanced... Read More
The 2018 Syrah Haley is a stunning Syrah from 25-year-old vines in the Rockpile vineyard (2,010 feet elevation) made with 40% whole cluster and aged 18 months in 80% new French oak. Deep ruby-purple, it is deeply scented with... Read More
The 2022 Pommard Village offers up aromas of sweet red berries, plums, spices and rose petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure and lively palate with a taut, ethereal profile that reflects the fact that most of the cuvée... Read More
The 2022 Volnay Clos de la Cave now incorporates some younger vines that were planted with high-quality selections of Pinot Fin, which seems to only have amplified its floral, ethereal style. Wafting from the glass with notes... Read More
I love the violet aroma of this elegant and juicy, medium-bodied Beaujolais. A delicious wine with a good structure and healthy tannins, without that making it bold or heavy. Long, moderately dry finish. From four hectares of... Read More
The 2022 Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers is wonderfully complete, unfurling in the glass with aromas of sweet red berries mingled with orange zest, rose petals, peonies, blood orange and violets. Medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional,... Read More
A distinctly earthy nose reflects smoke and game nuances on the poached plum and wild berry scents. There is excellent size, weight and mid-palate density to the larger-scaled flavors that also display focused power on the mineral-driven... Read More
