2016 Wine

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.

An elegant expression of premium Rioja vines made from Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo. Aged for 3 years as a minimum. 18 months in American and French oak barrels and 18 more in bottle. The end result is rounded, flavoursome... Read More

An authentic wine produced from the original Garnacha, which was first cultivated in Aragón in the 7th Century. Calatayud produces a unique expression of Garnacha due to its geographic and climactic conditions. As Spain's... Read More

The Dominode, which hails from some of the oldest vines in the Côte, is always one of the very best wines in the Clair cellar, and 2016 is no exception. Cropped at a paltry 10hl/ha, the wine offers up a brooding bouquet... Read More

Charbono is a widely traveled red-wine grape variety with a complicated history. Originally from the alpine vineyards of Savoie in eastern France, it is now mostly planted in Napa Valley, where it is known as Charbono, and in... Read More

Cantina della Volta is the rebirth of a winery founded in 1920 by the Bellei family. The wines of Cantina della Volta are truly world-class. They are regarded by many to be among the finest sparkling wines produced in Italy and... Read More

Deep garnet-red, showing the first hints of orange. Full, complex nose, with elegant ripe fruit and appealing liquorice, vanilla and cinnamon overtones. Full-bodied, dry taste with great structure.

Casino Mine Ranch is an estate vineyard located in the Sierra Foothills of Amador County. The winery - a century old ranch that was once mined for gold — is owned and managed by fourth-generation California brothers, Jim... Read More

This beautifully colored Bordeaux shows a nose of red fruits along with gorgeous notes of juicy blackberry and tobacco. Round in the mouth with a silky texture that makes the next glass irresistible. The finish is dry and slightly... Read More

This estate bottled wine is mostly all Merlot vinified in stainless steel. Offers lovely flavors of raspberry, plum and boysenberry puree complemented on the finish by with dark licorice. Full bodied with complexity and authentic... Read More

This estate, with vineyards in the suburbs of Bordeaux, has produced an elegant wine. Black fruits, taut tannins and a hint of smokiness are integrated into a stylish structure. Drink the wine from 2024.

Chateau de Pitray has a 600-year history under the close watch of the same family. Currently in the care of the Count and Countess de Boigne, the estate and its wines have gained greater exposure of late due to the efforts of... Read More

Wow—right out of the gate, the pale lemon colored 2016 Guiraud has an electric lemon tart, key lime pie and mandarin peel-scented nose with notions of cinnamon, allspice and toasted almonds in the background. The palate... Read More

This is a complex wine, rich in both tannins and dense fruit. It is concentrated, with juicy berry flavors and balanced acidity to go with the solid structure. Drink from 2022.

2016 was an incredible vintage for for Bordeaux and this is an abosolutely gorgeous bottle with the potential for additional years of bottle age. Clos ud Marquis is the second wine of the great Ch. Léoville-las-Cases, and... Read More

This rustic blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot comes from Umbria in central Italy. Defined by rich deep color, earthy complexity, dusty tannins and concentrated red-black fruits, this bold red is blessed with gravitas.... Read More

The Di Majo Norante winery sits on the estate of the Marquis Norante of Santa Cristina in the region of Molise, along the Adriatic Sea between Puglia and Abruzzo. The cultivation of vines in this area dates to 500 BC, when the... Read More

Pezerolles is often thought of as an outlier because it is the most finesseful of the Pommard 1er Crus. Even though it sits on the other side of the village from Volnay, it's floral, delicate, and graceful profile is often... Read More

Dense and chiseled, this Alsatian Riesling is bone-dry and serious. This powerful, aromatic expression offers orchard fruit, stony minerality, and steely acidity. Certified biodynamic.

Appealing cherry and plum aromas lead to a medium-bodied palate, with acidity so juicy that this is racy in feel. Plum and currant flavors show some oak spice in front of a fresh finish that's clean and keeps the flow going... Read More

The Brunate cru has a mix of soils with some heavier limestone clay that adds extra power and structure to the wines that come from this site. The Enzo Boglietti 2016 Barolo Brunate opens to a garnet appearance with beautifully... Read More