Staff Picks: 2020

From right across France's border in the German region of Pfalz, this is an incredibly drinkable, lovely Pinot Noir with sweet fruit and exceptional depth. Pleasant, clear ruby red appearance with aromas of wild berries, tobacco,... Read More

Château Haut-Segottes has fewer than 10 hectares of vines located within the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation.This wine is usually dominant with Cabernet Franc, which produces a wine of considerable structure and is exceptionally... Read More

Domaine Belargus looks set to radically change perceptions of Anjou wines as one of the most exciting new-comers to the Loire Valley. They're an organic operation and employ single plots, old vines, low yields, long elevage,... Read More

This lush and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon initially displays aromas of plum, blackberry and cranberry, followed by bay leaf, sage and white pepper. Flavors of black currant, black cherry, herbes de Provence, mocha and fine leather... Read More

Austrian reds are known for their bright, tart fruit quality, expressing an acidity reminiscent of the fresh alpine air, and an earthiness that develops with bottle age - this St Laurent (one of whose parents is Pinot Noir) is... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon from Seb’s Uncle Bill’s block and Tannat from his dad Geoff’s K1 vineyard. We destemmed and crushed the Cab for extraction, while the Tannat had gentle handling and full carbonic maceration... Read More

Mr. Tomato Man! 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Tuscan vineyards. Pizza wine unparalleled. Spaghetti wine sine qua non. With its enticing black fruit aroma and luscious mouthfeel, this is about the most... Read More

The 2020 Manchuela from Rus Jimenez (and selected by Mary Taylor) is crafted from the Moravia Agria grape, which I have never previously had the pleasure to taste. The wine is made from forty-five year-old vines, fermented with... Read More

Gravels is our ‘village’ level blend, based on a handful of vineyards that are planted upon gravelly soils and dedicated to the Mediterranean varietals that established the foundation of our program. The 2020 vintage... Read More

Expressive aromas of ripe strawberries and plums beautifully complement subtle earthy undertones and a hint of minerality. The palate has a surprising amount of power and muscularity, with flavors of ripe red fruits taking center... Read More

Jean-Sebastien Marionnet makes incredible wines at his domaine and is now making this vibrant Gamay from sourced fruit from the Touraine. The fruit was hand-harvested and the liveliness of this red wine can be attributed to the... Read More

Textura is the result of Marcelo Araujo’s bold decision to leave a successful career in investment management to pursue his passion for wine in Portugal's Dão region. Made from estate-grown Jaen, Touriga Nacional,... Read More

Three Zinfandel is a blend of 77% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 6% Carignane, 2% Mataro and 1% Alicante Bouschet. All the grapes in the blend come from vineyard blocks with extremely sandy-loam soils called Delhi loam. Offers notes... Read More