Another absolute gem of a wine is the 2020 Roc De Cambes, which is mostly Merlot from vines just next to the Domaine de Cambes vineyards. Black cherries, plums, black raspberries, vanilla bean, camphor, and graphite are just some... Read More
This is an estate, and a winemaker, that does everything well, but there’s no denying that Étienne has an especially deft touch with whites. The “Clos du Château” bottling, which Étienne has... Read More
Super-ripe blackberry and plum fruit touched with leather, spice and smoke. The texture is impressively dense and concentrated, yet the wine never loses its silky elegance which lingers invitingly on the long finish. This is a... Read More
Domaine des Crets is a newish project from two Burgundy obsessives who recently found their way to an organic estate in the Maconnais. Their Mâcon-Villages, with delicate citrus flavors, has a wonderful balance between liveliness,... Read More
The appellation of Crozes-Hermitage is located in the north of the Rhône Valley. This comes from Maxime Graillot, the eldest son of Alain Graillot, who in the early 2000s branched off on his own after working wtih his father... Read More
In Provençal dialect, the name Font Sarade translates to “dry district” and helps us to understand the area’s reputation for producing rich and powerful wines. With aromas of ripe, red fruits and the famed... Read More
Ludovic and Corinne own just shy of a hectare of Saint-Joseph, in the village of Châteaubourg—the southernmost village in the appellation, just north of Cornas. As with their Cornas, they vinify the Saint-Joseph without... Read More
Deep raspberry, cherry, incense and exotic spice aromas are brightened by an intense mineral topnote. The palate shows purity of fruit, spicy garrigue flavors (as you'd expect from a more expensive Southern Rhone wine) and... Read More
Domaine Rougeot has a long history of making superb white wines out of the famed village of Meursault. The “Les Grandes Gouttes” climat is located in the southern part of Meursault, next to Puligny-Montrachet. Whilst... Read More
‘La Monatine’ is sneaky secret Meursault without the label, as the lieu-dit is located just next to the Château de Meursault, and part of it is classified as Meursault Village. Outstanding for the price. Round... Read More
As is almost invariably the case, Dauvissat's 2020 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is sensual and perfumed, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange oil, peach, jasmine and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping,... Read More
Here's an incredible bargain in white Burgundy. Les Chevrières is one of the top vineyards in the commune of Chaintré, and is also one that was recently awarded 1er Cru status, starting with the 2020 vintage.... Read More
Medium ruby-purple in color, it features pure blueberry and boysenberry aromas and accents of tar, violet, garrigue and green olive. Medium-bodied, chalky and fresh, the palate boasts crunchy fruits with peppery, spicy accents... Read More
From one of the leading producers in Alsace this superb Riesling is well-balanced. With citrus, green apple, and mineral notes, this Riesling has good fruit and body. Very enjoyable!
Fresh, juicy, and great for sipping, this crisp white wine exudes tropical fruit aromas of passion fruit and kiwi. The pineapple flavor and hints of zesty lime and grapefruit bring harmony to the structure of this California white... Read More
Edna Valley Vineyard Chardonnay is bright and delightful with aromas of crisp green apple and hints of lemon zest. On the palate, layers of white peach and hints of apricot seamlessly blend with notes of baked apple and subtle... Read More
This is a sumptuous, lush, and full-bodied wine, with flavors of juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, creamy like milk chocolate, and dusty notes all tied together with a toasty oak finish that is lingering.
The Nahe is not a mountain stream, but it might be for all we know with Schönleber’s Frühlingsplätzchen’s cool and pure mineral expression, aptly complemented by a gentle herbal freshness. The crushed... Read More
100% Syrah from Texier's younger (20-40-year-old) vines, planted on a south-facing, limestone marl slope of the Brézème zone (on eastern side of the Rhône River at the southern edge of the northern Rhône... Read More
This 100% Garnacha offers a lovely perfume of spices, mineral, and wild cherry. This perfectly balanced mix of flavors lends itself to an intensely fruity wine with loads of taste, a smooth texture, and a pure, fruit-filled finish.... Read More
This Cabernet Sauvignon displays ripe blackcurrant and dried herb characteristics on the nose, which are backed up with some spicy oak notes. The palate is smooth and soft, with beautiful ripe tannins and a long finish.... Read More
The 2017 Faust Cabernet is a blend of our estate vineyards in Coombsville and Rutherford and mountain sourcing in Atlas Peak, Mount Veeder and Howell Mountain. Intense yet fresh with juicy blue and black notes. Notes of dark chocolate... Read More