The bright yellow 2018 Champagne Special Club Blanc de Blancs Brut is sourced from plots in Alouettes, Broccots, and Montmedy, situated on clay and limestone soils. It's gorgeous on the nose, with floral notes of lime blossoms,... Read More
A juicy and savory red with aromas of dried herbs, raspberries, orange zest and green olives. Some mushrooms, too. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a balanced, fresh finish. Fun blend of touriga nacional, pinot noir,... Read More
The irony is that historically Carlo Ferrini's best wines are his reds, and many of those are made in Tuscany. However, this talented winemaker now brings us one of the very best white wines from Sicily's Etna. The Alberelli... Read More
The aromas of ash and lava are so intense with cherries and graphite. Medium-bodied with a tight, compacted palate, chewy yet fine tannins and a lively finish. You can taste the high altitude and century-old vines. Drink or hold.... Read More
If you actually want to DRINK Burgundy, rather than saving it for decades, you can't beat Bichot. It should be noted that Bichot buys entire properties and continues to make wines on-site, rather than hauling the fruit to... Read More
A deep and really complex Echezeaux with a ton of forest berries, very polished tannins and wonderful sweetness that grows at the back of the palate. Very long and complex finish with a lot of herbal and mineral complexity. Very... Read More
The attractive red-beet and milk-chocolate nose leads you into a full-bodied, tannic wine that’s built for long aging. Plenty of ripe plum on the very bold, almost massive palate. Expands nicely as it aerates, but you need... Read More
Mineral and savory nose with lots of crushed stones, iron, seaweed, spiced blood orange and cranberries. Structured and vertical on the palate but nothing fleshy here. It shows more mineral tension and tautness than fruit. A pure,... Read More
Sea shells, chamomile, white grapefruit and waxed lemons on the nose with a touch of juniper berry. Precise and pure, with a cool creaminess and a medium body. Sleek and honest. Drink or hold.
The 2023 Hereafter Here has a disarmingly pure bouquet with yellow plum, candle wax and just a touch of crushed stone, all exquisitely defined and focused. The palate is very well balanced with a line of electricity that goes... Read More
Ripe red and blue plums. Cherry liqueur with chocolate, vanilla and purple flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with soft acidity and fine tannins. Juicy and fruit-forward.
This shows dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs and a touch of leather. The palate is plush, with lots of sweet fruit character and mouth-coating yet lustrous tannins. Creamy with a long, persistent, flavorful finish. For fans of this... Read More
From the Gualtallary sub-region comes this Cabernet Franc that showcases the green character of the variety. A nose of crushed black pepper leads to a palate of bay leaves and soft notes of mint and red fruit. — Jesica Vargas... 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
