The village of Villers-Marmery is an anomaly, an island of Chardonnay in a sea of Pinot Noir creating near Blanc de Blancs. The majority of Margaine’s holdings are in the village of Villers-Marmery, a 95% village for Chardonnay,... Read More
Laura Catena, great granddaughter of founder Nicola Catena, has created a Malbec blend with intense black fruit aromatics and the smooth, lengthy finish that has become the family's trademark characteristic. Catena Malbec... Read More
The wine is rich and round on the palate, with textural tannins that are non-bitter. Evidence of French oak, but not overplayed. Acidity for balance, but not tart. There are no hurdles to enjoying the delicious essence of this... Read More
Pale rose color with pretty aromas of lavender, rosehip, strawberries, cherries and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a supple, creamy palate. Perfumed and elegant. Drink now.
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... Read More
This humbly priced Sauternes from the family estate of Chateau Laribotte is excellent and will pair well with salty, funky cheeses or fruit tarts. Made from 95% Semillon, with 4% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Muscadelle, this layered... Read More
Deep ruby-purple, the 2020 Pessimist is a blend of 62% Petite Sirah, 18% Syrah, 18% Zinfandel and 2% Lagrein, matured for 10 months in 60% new French oak. It’s scented of black cherries with touches of purple flowers, graphite... Read More
Our California Brut Bubbles opens with enticing aromas of fresh apples and pears. Layered with hints of toasted oak, this lively wine bursts with delicate bubbles, giving way to a clean, subtle finish.
This site typically produces one of the more powerful, structured wines in the appellation, and the 2016 Mercurey 1er Cru Les Veleys from Domaine du Meix Foulot is no exception. Notes of ripe cherries, raw cocoa, espresso roast... Read More
Ravishing sun ripened peach, bitter orange zest and dried fig aromatics imbued with luxurious florals that shine through the unctuous texture and wonderful caress of refreshing acidity. Thoroughly absorbing and rich with an unwavering... Read More
Always a winner, especially when you consider the volume produced, the 2019 Côtes du Rhône Blanc reveals a vivid gold hue as well as beautiful notes of crushed citrus, honeyed peach, and white flowers to go with a... Read More
Etude's goal is to produce a distinctly styled Pinot Noir of the highest quality, a wine that can satisfy any Burgundian urge and yet be proud of its California roots. The Estate bottling has expressive aromas of fruit spice,... Read More
Eve's Cidery's Essence Ice Cider is made with juice cryo-concentrated before fermenting for 20 months in oak barrels (cryo-concentration is a process of concentrating sugars through freezing prior to fermentation). This... Read More
Lush, with boysenberry, plum and blackberry compote flavors liberally laced with licorice snap and sweet spice accents. Reveals a glimmer of graphite on the finish to keep it honest. For the hedonist crowd.
A traditionally-made fortified wine that is aged in oak barrels. Small quantities of perfectly ripe fruit were gently crushed and inoculated with our favorite yeast strain. Fermentation lasted just a few days, and was arrested... Read More
Domaine de la Charmoise has been in the Marionnet family since 1850—here, wines are made naturally not to follow trends, but because that’s simply how wine was always made! This Gamay is lively and fresh, with juicy... Read More
This unique variety (Rieslaner) is a cross between Riesling and Sylvaner, and when produced at the hands of Klaus-Peter Keller, always promises a good time. The grape meshes the thick skins and phenolic complexity of Sylvaner... Read More
Beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, and papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to create depth and balance throughout.... Read More
The Ca' di Pian has a rich concentration and relatively tame acidity, thanks to 45-year-old vines and low vineyard yields. Aromas of blueberry, wet earth and a hint of orange peel come through, and this Barbera’s full... Read More
The domaine’s outstanding “Cuvée Prestige” comes from three steep hillside parcels of Cabernet Franc planted in clay-limestone: Beauvais, Brunetières, and Bézards. Alcoholic fermentation... Read More
This fresh, brilliant pale-gold Chardonnay shows delicate varietal aromas with flavors of apple and melon offset by citrus notes and a crisp acidic balance ending in a clean, lively finish.
From one of the best producers in France's Loire Valley this flinty Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from clay and limestone vineyards in Bué, Vinon and Crézancy. Crisp, clear & precise. Enjoy with all manner of shellfish!... Read More