Disgorged in May 2019 with 2.5 grams per liter dosage, Renoir’s NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Terroir is a 50-50 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the slopes of Verzy, some 20% of which was vinified and matured in barrel.... Read More
With its dark red robe, Alter Ego 2019 immediately impresses with its explosive aromatics. Subtle notes of red fruits evoking raspberries and redcurrants blend harmoniously with the floral fragrance of a field in spring. The sensation... Read More
The journey inspired by one of Islay’s beautiful beaches, “Traigh Bhan” (pronounced Tri-van), also known locally as the “Singing Sands” continues. Ardbeg 19 Years Old is an annual small batch release,... Read More
This new release from was tasted by our team this past week. Augusta Distilling is a smaller operation in Augusta, Kentucky that sits on the banks of the Ohio River. Their unfiltered, cask strength 10 Year Old is the baby brother... Read More
Named #14 on Fred Minnick's Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2023!
Another release that proves why Balcones continues to be one of the most imporant whisky makers in America. Made to celebrate their 15th Anniversary! Cataleja is a single malt made from Golden Promise barely and aged for years... Read More
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. This wine reveals a luminous color with a golden reflection. The nuanced and complex nose stretches out over aromas of stone and chalk, accompanied by scents of fresh red berries. Everything is... Read More
Bérêche et Fils was founded in 1847 and is best known for their complex, innovative, and terroir-driven Champagnes. Now headed by Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche, the family’s nine hectares of... Read More
The Bérêche rosé, Campania Remensis, uses the Roman name for the countryside around Reims. It also comes from a single terroir, the village of Ormes, just west of Reims in the Petite Montagne. It is two-thirds... Read More
Levet’s Chavaroche is one of the most unyieldingly traditional and fascinating wines currently being made in the northern Rhône. Neal Rosenthal, Levet’s importer, aptly sums up the wines: “If you want the... Read More
Made exclusively from pinot noir, this singular champagne expresses Champagne Bollinger's unique vision of this grape variety. The new Bollinger PN cuvée embodies the ambition to highlight the variety of expressions... Read More
When I was tasting Bollinger's brilliant Grande Année in this vintage, I was trying to imagine how good the 2008 Extra-Brut R. D. would be, as the style of the vintage seems almost perfectly adapted to this cuvée.... Read More
Rare eau de vie made from a precious source of black currants grown on a farm in heart of the Hudson Valley right near the Branchwater Farm itself. The black currants for this brandy were grown by Greg Quinn, who, in 2003, single-handedly... Read More
The 2020 Rocche di Castiglione from Brovia is gorgeous. Embodying the finesse the site is celebrated for, it boasts enticing scents of wild rose, iris, perfumed berry and botanical herb. Sleek and elegant, the smooth palate offers... Read More
This is the principal Barolo of the estate, at least in terms of quantity produced. The vineyard is the Gabutti cru and the exposure is south to southwest. After an extended fermentation and considerable aging in the classic “botte”... Read More
Caymus Special Selection is the flagship wine of the Wagner family and is comprised of the very best barrels of the vintage. This wine is not produced in difficult years. Caymus Napa Valley is more representative of a standard... Read More
Done in collaboration with Jean-Marc Roulot, who has complete control over the making of this Chardonnay, this full-bodied dry white comes from 40 year old vines. Round, savory, and a touch saline, this was aged in a combination... Read More
Of the 1,199 valuable hectares planted to grapes in Pauillac, most are owned by the numerous Cru Classé châteaux. Yet, within the formidable estates of Mouton and Lafite Rothschild lays a single hectare in the hands... Read More
Château Meyney sits just north of Montrose on prime Saint-Estèphe gravel, yet remains one of Bordeaux’s most underrated estates. From the 98-point 2005 vintage, this wine delivers deep cassis, graphite, and... Read More
A very smooth, rich wine, with a slight touch of pepper from the alcohol. The tannins are huge but submerged by ripe fruit. There's almost Napa-like ripeness, but also delicious acidity.
If you have not tasted white from this historic estate yet, now is your chance. This age-worthy wine has energy and power and yet manages to hold onto its elegance. Yellow peaches, red delicious apples, poached pear, and an interesting... Read More
Has any Bordeaux château realized a more wholesale stylistic revolution in so short a time than Troplong Mondot? Since Aymeric de Gironde arrived at the estate in late 2017, the ultra powerful shock and awe style of the... Read More
Trotanoy is a naturally profound, complex, richly-concentrated wine with outstanding aging potential. The wine possesses a deep color and a dense, powerful nose, repeated on the palate with the addition of creamy, dark chocolate... Read More