From 75-year-old Grenache grown in sandy soils, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape La Guigasse was fermented as whole clusters and will spend two whole years in older demi-muids. On the nose, intriguing spice, herbal and savory notes... Read More
This has notes of blackcurrants, black olives, graphite and rosemary. It’s firm, delicious and so balanced, with firm tannins and yet such a juicy fruit profile. Fantastic value. Drink or hold.
Softly mineral with subdued fruit tones, the 2021 Ch Chardonnay offers aromas of yellow apples and citrus blossoms with hints of oak and rocky earth on the nose. Medium-bodied, the wine is a fantastic buy at this price, offering... Read More
A pretty pinot with sour cherries, strawberries and a fine herbal edge. Juicy, medium-bodied palate delivers some light cherry and red berries on the palate. Crunchy and concise with lots of fruit at the end. Drink now.... Read More
Lovely aromas really reminiscent of roses, raspberries and strawberries. Excellent purity of expression on the palate with softly sweet red berry and raspberry leaf delivered with poise. Delicate yet full of flavour. Crisp and... Read More
Fresh acidity and ripe red apple flavors give this wine a bright character that contrasts with the more rounded texture and touches of white fruits. The wine is full, vibrant and ready to drink.
This is attractive with bright cherries, raspberries, dried blood orange and pomegranate. Some spices, too. It is toned and compact on the palate with chalky tannins and fresh cherry and savory herb flavors. Medium body. Flavorful... Read More
Rich and full, this intensely savory rosé is texturally very pure and integrated, with a beguiling mix of sea salt–coated pink grapefruit, rose petal and tangerine flavors. Notes of chamomile tea and a green herbal... Read More
A juicy and tasty pinot with aromas of dark cherries, sliced mushrooms, chocolate strawberries, cardamom and nutmeg. Medium-bodied, creamy and well-balanced, with fine-grained tannins and a bright finish. Drink now or hold.... Read More
Cortonesi makes a very satisfying Rosso that drinks and performs above its weight class. The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino La Mannella (with 20,000 bottles released) shows a dark garnet color with medium-lean concentration. There is... Read More
Full of personality, this dense, muscular red is concentrated, with blackberry, cassis and spiced plum notes at the core, plus accents of sage, tobacco, cedar and spices, along with mineral elements and chewy tannins.
The Cartizze Vineyard is the crown jewel of Bisol. They farm seven acres on this special site and produce a vibrant wine. Crisp green apple, white peach, lily and wild herb aromas spill out of the glass. The palate pops with fresh... Read More
A juicy, plump style, laden with dark cherry and mulled blackberry notes and infused with dark tea and singed anise. The toasty finish seems aimed at the hedonist crowd. Drink now through 2026. 1,029 cases made.
From a vineyard between Furstentum and Mambourg and aged in barrels for 14 months and bottled in late December 2020, the 2019 Pinot Noir Les Saintes Claires is intense but delicate on the finely spicy and chalky nose with intense... Read More
Moderately generous wood influence is present on the ripe yet decidedly cool aromas of both red and dark currant that are nuanced by earth and sauvage nuances. There is very good detail to the refined but solidly punchy medium-bodied... Read More