This excellent Savennieres is packed with orange blossom, candied orange, elderflower and honeycomb aromas. Rich and creamy on the medium- to full-bodied palate, but with fantastic slatey character that gives the finish enormous... Read More
A solid and structured red with bright red and dark berry character and notes of dried orange peel, toasted cedar and crushed stones. Full-bodied, firm and persistent on the palate. Deep and layered with a velvety finish. Drink... Read More
A bold, ripe and powerful red that’s also quite broad and smooth in texture. Aromas of rose petals, raspberries and red cherries, with deeper black cherries and blueberries on the mid-palate and finish.
A ripe wine that has great fruit as well as tannins, this is rich and perfumed. It has a layer of minerality that brings it close to the tough schist of the Douro. At the same time, the rich fruits are generous. The potential... Read More
The 2021 Greco di Tufo is tonic and clean with citrus, white flower, crushed stone and playful hints of garden herb. The wine is silky and smooth, and we can count on it to remain fresh and light for the next few years. Fruit... Read More
Ripe currants, white pepper, sweet spices and a touch of dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with tight, fine-grained tannins supporting the structure of the wine. Long yet vertical. Drinkable now, but better in... Read More
Very expressive, with generous plum, blueberry and açaí berry flavors bursting forth. Shows a polished structure, with a nice jolt of black licorice on the finish. Tasty. Drink now. 23,000 cases imported.... Read More
A restrained and focused wine with fresh aromas of red cherries, red currants, raspberries, violets and licorice. Full-bodied, it shows weight, freshness and tension, with ripe, velvety tannins that are still youthful but sweet... Read More
A medium ruby color, the 2022 Barolo Albe marks the 50th vintage of this cuvée. Aromas of fresh cherries, spice, and ripe orange peel lead into a medium-bodied palate with purity and polish. Already quite appealing, this... Read More
The 2023 Bianco demands attention with a beguiling bouquet that mixes crushed rocks, sesame seeds and curry leaves with nectarines and lemon zest. This opens with a pretty inner sweetness contrasted by masses of salty minerals... Read More
Disgorged in November 2019, the latest release of Chiquet's supremely dependable NV Brut Premier Cru Tradition reveals an inviting bouquet of crisp yellow orchard fruit, fresh peach, honeycomb, citrus oil and warm biscuits.... Read More
This aromatic, low-alcohol red blend was meant to be enjoyed while wearing flip flops and with sand beneath your feet. Candied red cherry, raspberry puree, rosehip and red currant open on the nose. Light in body, it leans into... Read More
A beautiful red that will best many a Châteauneuf du Pape, the 2023 Côtes Du Rhône comes from vines around the estate planted in sandy soils with a touch of clay and is not destemmed and was brought up all in... Read More
A lithe, fruit-filled red, this boasts cherry and strawberry flavors, with flourishes of earth, rose hip and spices. Bright and firm, yet remains balanced and long.
The super young and tender white 2025 Blanco 2º Año was produced with 70% Viura, 25% Tempranillo Blanco and equal parts of Garnacha Blanca and Malvasía Riojana. It fermented with selected yeasts, one-third in... Read More
I tasted two vintages of the entry-level red, starting with the 2022 Crianza, a classical modern bland of 75% Tempranillo from the Sierra Cantabria zone and 20% Garnacha from Badarán. It's produced in an approachable... Read More
Honorable is one of Rioja's historic brands, so it's a pleasure to taste something as thrilling as this 2021 release. Combining Tempranillo, 7% Graciano and 3% Garnacha, this partners aromas of incense, coffee bean and... Read More
Aromas of cassis and ripe blackberries with sweet spices and grilled herbs. Some wet earth, too. Medium-bodied with polished tannins, crunchy acidity and hints of bitter spices and chocolate to close. Drink or hold.
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...
The wine is rich, ripe and fruity with good acidity as well as a bite of spirit and old-wood aging. It is well balanced, keeping the freshness of a 10-Year-Old while also showing good signs of its wood aging. Just what a 10-Year-Old... 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.
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
