2017 Wine

A formidable and quite royal wine from 55 year old south-facing vines in the cru “Cichin,” the grapes are harvested only when they are tending towards super-ripeness. This sturdy, somber wine is thick in body, deeply... Read More

Suave, mineral-accented aromas of cherry liqueur, cassis and exotic spices are complemented by building floral and mineral notes.

Sourced from a picturesque, organic vineyard in the heart of Chianti's 'Golden Bowl' or the Conca d'Oro. The vines range between 300-400m above sea level, bringing a cooling aspect to their growing season that... 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 story of Musar’s survival during the Lebanese civil war of 1975 to 1990 is well documented. It was a formative time for our wine and for its creator, Serge Hochar, who was only just beginning to trust his grapes to ‘become... 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

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

100% Cabernet Franc grown on clay-limestone soils from one of the Loire's most treasured producers. One of the main reasons Chevalerie is so beloved is the fact that they bottle age their wines at the domaine much longer than... Read More

Lovely black cherry, aniseed and clove aromatics; the palate is spicy and chewy with a classic American oak core. A classic style.

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

The 2017 Vintage Port is a field blend (with typical grapes like Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca) aged for approximately 20 months in used French oak. Sappy and sensational... Read More

Vigna Gianmatè comes from within the Basarin MGA in Neive and contains sandstone with a high percentage of clay. The 2017 offers generous aromatics with notes of dusty leather, beaming red fruit and grilled herbs. Stays... Read More

The flagship wine consists of 100% Sangiovese aged in French oak barrels.

Over the years, Paolo has refined his Cepparello by giving it more air during vinification and increasing time spent in oak from 12-14 months to 18-20 months.... Read More

Our latest mystery offer is a 2017 Super Tuscan (50% Sangiovese, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon) from Montalcino, with 91 points and 7 years of bottle age. This full-bodied red boasts flavors of dark cherry, pine, and leather, with hints... Read More

Joseph Dorbon’s setup is simple: three hectares of organically tended vines on prime south-facing slopes above his home village of Vadans, a horse to help him plow, and a subterranean, 16th-century cellar in which his soulful... Read More

The domaine’s outstanding “Cuvée Prestige” comes from three steep hillside parcels of Cabernet Franc planted in clay-limestone: Beauvais, Brunetières, and Bézards. Alcoholic fermentation... Read More

Given Oddero's staggering 35 hectares worth of Nebbiolo di Barolo, the estate has historically sold off a portion of its production in bulk, reserving the best-exposed sites in the best spots for its Barolo “Tradizionale”.... Read More

Amazing wine takes time. From Round Mountain Vineyard OVIS has produced this rich, wonderfully aromatic, and mouthfilling wine. It took three years to find the best block of Cabernet on their Home Ranch and two years aging in... Read More

60 year old Chenin vines grown on pure schist make this one of Patrick Baudouin's very best dry white wines. His vineyards are certified, but well beyond the typical organic practice. They are somewhat magical in expression.... Read More

It’s been a while since we’ve tasted an Amarone that truly wowed us, but this bottle certainly made an impression. Produced using the traditional technique of drying out grapes to enrich their sugar concentration and... Read More

Intense deep garnet color with violet highlights. The nose has depth, concentration, complexity, but also finesse. Aromas of red and black fruits. Such as raspberry and cherry, blueberry and blackberry along with spices, tobacco... Read More