Located just northwest of Beaune and usually overshadowed by neighboring appellations of Aloxe Corton and Beaune, Savigny-Les Beaune represents extraordinary value in Burgundy. The vineyard Les Goudelettes is located adjacent... Read More
Surprising complexity from blackberry jam to rose potpourri, nutmeg to pepper, pine resin to mint, clove to cocoa. Soft and persuasive, intense, persistent finish. Fresh, with complex tannins.
Bibi Graetz has long been tinkering with his formula for this wine, and this vintage represents a new chapter. The 2020 Testamatta is a blend of Sangiovese from old and new vines, with a priority on cooler growing conditions (and... Read More
Dense, concentrated aromas of ripe boysenberry, blackberry, dark plum and cassis, with a hint of spice, preface intense, deeply concentrated, blackberry, blackcurrant and dark cherry flavors, culminating in a long finish shot... Read More
A ruby red that is at the same time luminous, lively and intense. The bouquet is composed of wild red berry fruit. A gorgeous, aromatic marriage of fruit and spice mark an impressive attack, in a wine that is overall refined and... Read More
Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. Since its founding in 1972, Caymus has become renowned as a consistent leader in the production... Read More
The 2019 Durfort-Vivens has fleshed out nicely. Silky, red/purplish fruit, blood orange and pomegranate give this plush Margaux fabulous depth. Time in the glass brings out very pretty floral accents to round things out. This... Read More
A powerful yet elegant wine with generous cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry notes. This wine is structured and fresh, and the finish is graceful and faithful to the terroir with chalky, supple tannins and creamy textures.... Read More
Another absolute gem of a wine is the 2020 Roc De Cambes, which is mostly Merlot from vines just next to the Domaine de Cambes vineyards. Black cherries, plums, black raspberries, vanilla bean, camphor, and graphite are just some... Read More
Delicious red fruit with milk chocolate and light spice. Couldn't be any more Grenache-y in flavour! Surprisingly dainty for such a full wine - shows the relative advantage of Gigondas against Châteauneuf, perhaps. Virtually... Read More
Occasionally, we like to say as winemakers that we would gladly hit a repeat button on a great vintage—and while usually meant in jest, the 2019 vintage gave us just such an opportunity. The 2019 growing season was long... Read More
With fruit from above the village of Barolo, the G.D. Vajra 2018 Barolo Coste di Rose shows a large aromatic scope and ample substance. This vineyard is characterized by very high density Diano sandstone (typical of the area),... Read More
This inaugural vintage of Gentry Cabernet Sauvignon is made by Thomas Rivers Brown—one of the most sought after and highly acclaimed winemakers in Napa Valley. Sourced from three distinct vineyards on Howell Mountain, this... Read More
Graziano Pra produces wines from 30 hectares across Veneto’s most sought-after winemaking sites; his vines are found on rolling hills, receiving optimal sunlight and concentration. ‘Morandina’ is a traditional... Read More
This is one of the most fascinating and delicious reds we’ve tasted all year. Its very pure flavors are a wild kaleidoscope of everything from kirsch to cocoa to cardamon and vanilla. The velvety texture is wrapped around... Read More
After ten years of studying the history, geography, climate and geology of the Monterey Bay area through their P’tit Paysan and La Marea labels, Ian and Heather Brand started I. Brand & Family to showcase the truly unique... Read More
Rich and silky in texture, there's some lovely cinnamon and black pepper spice here, with lovely grip from the very fine tannins and good drive too. It's extremely precise, with every piece in its place, a considered and... Read More
This 100% estate and organically grown Howell Mountain, Napa Valley Cabernet and Zinfandel blend produced by legendary winemaker Heidi Barrett! This dark, inky Cabernet blend offers alluring fragrances of blueberry, raspberry,... Read More
The steep hillsides of the northern Rhône present a challenging terrain where farming is only feasible through terracing. On these terraced slopes, the Faurys’ vines take full advantage of the southern and southeastern... Read More
Rich with compact and velvety layers, the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino offers fleshy aromas of fig, black licorice, mocha, and roasted sage. It is full-bodied and displays more freshness and transparency on the palate, although... Read More