2017 Wine

Alexandre Lamblot is part of a new generation of natural-leaning vignerons making waves in Champagne. He farms 3.5 Ha of vines scattered across Vrigny, Chenay, Janvry and Gueux which are a combination of vines he inherited from... Read More

The Arele from Tommasi is a rich and luxurious red made using Amarone winemaking techniques. 30% of the grapes are picked early (to preserve acidity) and dried so as to add concentration and flavor to the finished wine. This powerful... Read More

The 2017 Merlot is a solid effort, offering pretty notes of black cherries, black tea, leafy herbs, and chocolate. Medium-bodied, with nicely integrated acidity and light tannins, it's well-made, balanced, and already delicious.... Read More

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

Aromatic profile that gives balsamic sensations, musk, roots and laurel, accompanied by notes of black cherry, blood orange, leather, cocoa and cigar box, all expressed on a graphite background. Warm, enveloping, savory and dynamic,... Read More

The 2017 Two Acres is a blend of 90% Mourvèdre and 10% Petite Sirah, Peloursin, Syrah, Carignane and Alicante Bouschet. Medium ruby-purple, it has notions of cured meats, desiccated lilac, black berries, pepper, woodsmoke... Read More

The Castellare di Castellina Vin Santo del Chianti Classico San Niccolo is from Malvasia Bianca and a small amount of Trebbiano grapes dried out in an aired area on “cannicci” (special wicker mats). Aged in half-barriques... Read More

A distinctive and noble Provençal red wine that calls to mind properly aged Bordeaux. Simone Rouge is largely based on Grenache and Mourvedre but is spiced up with Cinsault & Syrah as well as the rare indigenous varieties... Read More

Champagne Christian Gosset is a boutique project by one of the most experienced winemakers and family names synonymous with quality in the village of Aÿ in the Vallée de la Marne. His style is aromatic, powerful, and... Read More

With a deep respect for nature and a commitment to sustainable viticulture, Clai has gained recognition as one of Croatia's most respected wineries. Their focus on organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking results... Read More

Dark and seductive, the 2017 Rosso Riserva Montecucco lulls you in with a bouquet that blends dusty black cherries and red currants with sweet mint leaf and hints of clove. There are depths of soft, fleshy textures within, balanced... Read More

A firm, tannic red with blackberry and walnut character on both the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied and chewy with a long, flavorful finish.

From clay-rich soils with a high granite content, Carbone is made from 70 year old Cabernet Franc vines. The fruit is destemmed, with the goal of showing off purity of fruit rather than extraction or dense tannins. Supple, lush... Read More

Clos Saint Denis is located in the celebrated village of Morey, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. A wide range of aromas drift from the glass: floral, fruity, spicy and mineral. Floral and mineral flavors develop further... Read More

As readers will know, the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru consists entirely of declassified young vine Musigny, and the wine naturally bears a certain resemblance to its big brother, unfurling in the glass with aromas of ripe cherries,... Read More

Dominique Laurent developed his taste for only the finest of flavors as the son of a French pastry chef. While apprenticing with his father, he began to blend his appreciation of food with fine wine and opened a small wine shop... Read More

Christian Pillsbury purchased the oldest continually planted vineyard in California, hired a gifted winemaker alum of Etude, Soter, and Calera—and the result is this fantastic Chardonnay. A showstopper with richness with... Read More

The first glass of this wine is perfect with oysters—it is streamlined, saline, and full of lemon. Shortly after, the granite terroir kicks in, the wine becomes more full bodied, and chamomile and apricot notes lead to a... Read More

Aromas of menthol, dark spice and rose form the enticing nose. Showing its Serralunga pedigree, the palate is youthfully austere but incredibly refined, delivering ripe raspberry, Morello cherry and licorice along with hints of... Read More

Born from the love that binds a grandfather and a grandson, the company’s founder and his future heir, Opera Prima is a new interpretation of Ruché. A wine of the highest quality, dedicated to the most discerning... Read More

The Fossacolle 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is a solid and silky wine that manages and captures the heat and concentration of the vintage. The wine opens to some ripeness, with hints of dark cherry and baked strawberry, but these... Read More

Opaque dark ruby. Black currant and boysenberry aromas, with dark chocolate truffle, cocoa powder, Worcestershire sauce, cremini mushrooms and forest floor adding to the complexity. The oak adds the ideal amount of complexity... Read More

Intense, rich and inviting aromas of ripe raspberries, roses, violets and warm spice notes. Complex, harmonious and concentrated. Well balanced between noble tannins and ripe lush fruit. It is full bodied and mouth-filling with... Read More