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
This 100% Nebbiolo comes from the Valeirano vineyard, located within the village of Treiso. It offers comforting scents of violet, rose, white pepper and leather, with a core of cherry, plum, and red currant fruit. It has the... Read More
This 100% Chardonnay has a real aromatic intensity with notes of citrus and exotic fruits and a full lingering finish that calls for a second glass. Mellot makes elegant wines that have an aging potential of 10+ years. The aromas... Read More
This latest release from Britt Nichols is packed with cassis, cigar box, wild sage, and a hint of espresso that absolutely glides along the palate. This expression from the Alexander Valley delivers the AVA’s renowned richness... Read More
This North Coast Pinot Noir from Anthill is essentially a declassified blend of top sites in the Sonoma Coast and Mendocino. Includes fruit from the famed Campbell Ranch, Harmony Lane and Comptche Ridge vineyards. This release... Read More
Inviting gold color with hints of green alert you to the abundant nose of green plum, quince, lemon pith and spicy pear. A mouthwatering, saline reduction adds a subtle nuance to orchard fruit notes without overwhelming them.... Read More
Cont’Ugo is produced exclusively from Merlot grapes in order to interpret the territory of Bolgheri from a new perspective. The vineyards, situated at an altitude between 150 and 200 feet (45-60 meters) above sea level on... Read More
Lightly smoky/cedarwood aroma, suggesting a touch of positive reduction. But also the stoniness that comes from granite soils. Underneath those complexing notes there's pure, piercing citrus and green fruits. There's marked... Read More
António Madeira might be the hottest name in Portuguese wine right now, and the Tinto is a great introduction to his wines. It's made with grapes that come from plots cultivated manually according to the principles... Read More
The 2018 sparkling wine vintage in the Willamette Valley brought concentrated depth and vibrant, youthful acidity. The windy, high elevations of the Eola-Amity Hills, and specifically, our Spirit Hill Vineyard, were the source... Read More
The Argyle Willamette Valley Pinot Noir highlights the elegance and complexity of the Willamette Valley AVA, showcasing the purity of fruit and lively texture the region has to offer. Delicate fermentation and gentle pressing... Read More
Watson Ranch Vineyard is perched on a steep hillside overlooking the San Pablo Bay at the southernmost end of the Napa Valley. Exposed and unprotected from the elements, soils at Watson Ranch are composed of calcareous clay over... Read More
The best red wines from Irouléguy, in southwest France, are often described as tasting the way Bordeaux used to be. In this bottling from Maison Arretxea, a passionate husband-wife team that grows grapes organically and... Read More
Bodegas y Viñedos Artuke is a small family-run winery with a century-old tradition of cultivating vineyards. This wine is made with 100% Tempranillo grapes from a 3.9 hectare vineyard located on the highest slope of Samaniego,... Read More
Au Bon Climat has been making balanced, food friendly Chardonnays since 1982. Even in the early 2000s when ripe, oaky Chardonnays were all the rage, Au Bon Climat stuck to a more subtle and refined style, with minerality and intensity.... Read More
Aubert et Fils Brut is a beautiful and crisp blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier which stands toe-to-toe with some of Champagne's heavy hitters for a fraction of the price. Full of elegant savoury aromas with... Read More
This full-flavored, old school Cabernet Sauvignon pays tribute to the late, great Michael Broadbent. In the glass it's balanced and aromatic, offering notes of dusty cocoa, smoke, blackberry, espresso and cedar. It's full-flavored... Read More
‘Avis de Tempête’ is Raphaël’s négoce line, after he (like many other Jura producers) saw catastrophic weather lay waste to much of his fruit; he also likes to experiment with all kinds of new... Read More
The Ayres Willamette Valley Pinot is souced from the Ayres Estate in Ribbon Ridge at 474 feet elevation, and the Oliver Vineyard in Yamhill Carlton at 600 feet elevation. Aged 10 months in French oak, with 15% being new.... Read More
The 2018 Band of Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon is a lush, approachable and pleasurable wine. What a spectacular vintage! A warm and inviting nose, reminiscent of a summer day in Napa, conjures up notes of grilled meats and Herbs... Read More
Barbara Öhlzelt makes exciting, fresh, zippy wines in the Kamptal region of northeastern Austria. This grüner veltliner comes from vineyards in Barbara’s hometown of Zöbing and is aged in acacia casks. Bright... Read More
Animante is sourced from the estate’s 25 vineyards scattered in different locations across Franciacorta. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Bianco offers a zesty texture, a vein of minerality and vibrant acidity... Read More
Biodynamic, skin-contact, no-sulfur Pinot Gris. Orange wine that pours a deep bronze-pink. A pure and elegant style, silky structure without being soft, complex without being overwhelming. Classic flavors of orange blossom, pit... Read More
Jean-Marie Bechtold is the 4th generation to steward this traditional domaine. He minimizes intervention so the wines express their own character and remain faithful to the vintage. His style is light, pure and elegant. This delicious... Read More