The phenomenal 2020 Las Gravas was produced with 92% Monastrell from 30- to 40-year-old vines on north-facing gravel soils (hence its name) complemented with 8% Garnacha. It fermented with 30% full clusters and indigenous yeasts... Read More
Richer in mouthfeel than some vintages of G de Guiraud, this has a lovely tang of lime juice and lemongrass and silky texture - enjoyable and with a twist on the finish.
Explosive and complex with a supple texture, this has a real wow factor. The nose is expressive and loaded with plum, black cherry, black tea, spice, and anise notes. The flavors are focused on dark red berries, spices, and leather... Read More
A light shade of ruby in the glass, this single-vineyard expression pops on the nose with fresh Bing cherry, strawberry, curry leaf and carnation aromas. The palate is very zesty as well, with a taut texture that presents flavors... Read More
The aromas of this wine are very classic Napa Valley, seducing you with notes of dark black fruit, cedar and French oak. The deep purple color of the wine extends all the way to the rim of the glass and gives way to an explosive... Read More
There is a pure lemony fruit on the initial attack here, but there is more complexity than that, with saline, iodine notes, plus hints of beeswax and hay. The texture is truly enchanting, with a rich, waxy, slightly phenolic texture... Read More
The wine from the best parcels in the Rochegrès vineyard has ripe tannins along with great black-cherry fruits and a serious character. The wine's acidity and spice are great elements in this powerful wine. It should... Read More
Beautiful color and aromas of fresh berries. Flavors are intense on the palate with delicate hints of spice. Aged in large Slovenian Oak Barrels for 6 months helping to deliver a soft, sweet and spicy finish.... Read More
The Astigiani Barbera d'Asti is fresh, fruity and very easy to like. Ripe red plum, spice and spring flowers are all on parade in this Barbera done mostly in steel with a touch of oak. The juicy red fruit note carries through... Read More
This Burgundian-minded blend of 50% Pinot Gris, 45% Pinot Blanc and 5% Aligote is exciting to try each vintage. This year's is rich yet zesty, starting with aggressive aromas of lemon juice, baked apricot, cream and toast... Read More
This blend of Vermentino, Chardonnay, and Trebbiano is just so lovely! Notes of white peach, honey, and spring flowers keep it fresh and quaffable. Great pairing for seafood!
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Comprised of 85% Sangiovese and a balance of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, this aromatic and lush Chianti offers dark cherry and the classic balsamic and baking spice aromas. The palate is fresh, with easygoing tannins.... Read More
This bottling always punches way above its price point, and this year's bolder blend of 51% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 6% Mourvèdre and 5% Counoise is no different. Aromas of rose petal, cinnamon, nutmeg and oak spice lead... Read More
The 2020 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard is a positively stellar wine from this iconic Santa Barbara site. Exotic and layered, with tremendous fruit purity, the Bien Nacido Syrah rocks. Inky purplish fruit, lavender, mint, rose petal... Read More
The 2020 Syrah Hudson Vineyard T Block is a dense, brooding wine. Black fruit, spice, gravel, menthol and dried herbs add to an impression of gravitas. There is plenty of depth, obviously, but the 2020 is not especially refined... Read More
