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Domaine Chanson Mercurey 1er Cru 2022
Mercurey 1er Cru
July 03, 2025 - Domaine Chanson Mercurey Premier Cru is made from grapes sourced from carefully selected Premier Cru plots with East and South-East exposures, providing generosity and typicity true to the appellation. Mercurey, the highest-yielding appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise, produces nearly a quarter of its vineyards as Premier Cru. This wine has a bright ruby color with floral aromas and intense red fruit and pepper notes. It has a deep, tight texture, well-crafted structure, and a long finish with crunchy fruit notes.
Wine Spectator -July 31, 2025 "A rich, smoothly textured red, boasting black cherry, blackberry, violet and oak spice aromas and flavors. Taut, offset by sweet, ripe fruit, this lingers with mineral and spice accents. Shows…
Domaine Chanson Mercurey 1er Cru Clos L’Eveque 2022
Beaune
July 03, 2025 - Domaine Chanson Mercurey Premier Cru Clos L’Évêque comes from one of the most renowned Premiers Crus in Mercurey, named after the archbishop of Chalon sur Saône. The vineyard, located in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, has clay and marl soils.
Wine Spectator -July 31, 2025 "Though rich and laced with black cherry, blackberry, violet and stony mineral flavors, this red is also fluid and vibrant. Balanced, with a light line of tannins framing the aftertaste."
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Napa Valley
July 02, 2025 - Chateau Montelena sets the benchmark for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with its classically-styled, age-worthy wines. Crafted since 1978 from fruit sourced exclusively from their Estate Vineyard in Calistoga, this Cabernet reflects the unique terroir of the property. The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ages beautifully from release to 40 years, evolving over time. A portion of each vintage is held back and periodically re-released as part of the winery’s decade re-release program, allowing consumers to experience library vintages alongside the current release.
Wine Advocate -February 28, 2018 "Pale to medium garnet-purple colored, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate features notes of cranberries, black raspberries and warm red currants with touches of garrigue, lavender and wild thyme. Medium-bodied with…
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Tuscany
June 25, 2025 - Casisano Brunello di Montalcino is an elegant, traditional-style wine from a mid-sized estate in the southern hills of Montalcino, nestled between Sant’ Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell’Abate. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, this wine is a true expression of Montalcino’s terroir, shaped by over 100 years of winemaking passion. The nose opens with floral and spicy aromas, leading to ripe cherry and plum flavors. Hints of dried herbs and earthy undertones provide depth, while vibrant acidity and fine tannins ensure a well-rounded, lasting finish.
Wine Spectator -April 09, 2025 "Fresh and focused, exhibiting cherry, blood orange, eucalyptus, iron and spice notes. Firms up quickly, with the dense, fine-grained tannins offering lift, while the juicy acidity drives the spice- and…
James Suckling -December 11, 2024 "Relatively light yet structured wine. Leafy and pistachio tones and fresh, floral aromas, such as roses and violets, with leather and black pepper. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and tight yet…
Domaine Roy & Fils Incline Pinot Noir 2023
Willamette Valley
June 24, 2025 - The Incline Pinot Noir takes a more focused view: sourced entirely from the Quartz Acorn Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, it offers the fruitiness and mineral character typical of the Yamhill-Carlton marine sedimentary terroir.
James Suckling -May 13, 2025 "Perfumed aromas of black cherries, blackberry bush, spice, toffee apple and blood oranges. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a juicy, plush mouthfeel. There's lovely purity and focus…
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Napa Valley
June 24, 2025 - Chateau Montelena sets the benchmark for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with its classically-styled, age-worthy wines. Crafted since 1978 from fruit sourced exclusively from their Estate Vineyard in Calistoga, this Cabernet reflects the unique terroir of the property. The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ages beautifully from release to 40 years, evolving over time. A portion of each vintage is held back and periodically re-released as part of the winery’s decade re-release program, allowing consumers to experience library vintages alongside the current release.
Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir 2023
Willamette Valley
June 10, 2025 - Tavola Pinot Noir continues the tradition of exceptional quality, made from lower elevation sites and younger vines to emphasize a fruit-forward character with soft tannins. Luisa Ponzi ensures that every wine, including Tavola, meets the highest standards. This Pinot Noir serves as a perfect introduction to Oregon and Willamette Valley wines, offering generous fruit, exotic spice, and floral notes. Bright, textured, and fruity, Tavola delivers great value for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
James Suckling -March 11, 2025 "A valley-wide blend of grapes that gives a vibrant, fresh and bright sense of red fruit, balanced by raspberries, black cherries and a rich texture on the palate. Light tannins,…
Masciarelli Marina Cvetić Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2022
Abruzzo
June 10, 2025 - The Trebbiano Riserva Marina Cvetic represents the ultimate expression of one of Abruzzo’s historic vines. Like Montepulciano, Trebbiano was once considered a workhorse grape without real potential. This wine changed that view completely, offering an original, full-bodied, and elegant interpretation with its own character. Marina Cvetic wines are known as a “lone voice” for the most demanding and technical experts. Explosive, concentrated golden fruit leads to a rich, floral, and spicy palate. This wine represents a true revolution for Trebbiano and Italian whites.
Wine Spectator -May 31, 2025 "A supple white, lightly honeyed and silky on the palate, with refreshing, lemon pith–infused acidity. Offers flavors of Anjou pear, crushed almond, chamomile and beeswax, with a subtle tang of…
Wine Enthusiast -July 19, 2024 "The nose is fresh and citric, with aromas of the sea, lemons, limes, white flowers and fresh pineapple. The palate plumps up that pineapple note, but a continued current of…
Gary Farrell Winery Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2022
Russian River Valley, California
June 03, 2025 - Most wineries focus on their single vineyard wines first. Whatever doesn’t make the cut gets mixed and sold at a lower price. Gary Farrell creates the blend first. Vineyards are fermented separately, creating transparent expressions of each terroir. They then work to make the most complex and delicious blend possible. Every bottle is comprised of the literal best vineyards in Sonoma. You won’t find another wine with this integrity and pedigree.
Wine Enthusiast -May 31, 2025 "This bright Pinot displays aromas of cranberry and dried cherry on the nose. The palate brings fresh berry flavors, savory roasted shiitake, cola spice and sage. On the finish, lively…
Domaine d’Aussières A d’Aussières Rosé 2024
AOC Languedoc
May 28, 2025 - Domaine d’Aussières A d’Aussières Rosé is a vibrant, full-bodied expression of Grenache and Syrah, grown in the estate’s cool microclimate. The top 50% of stony and sandy plots contribute to its complexity, with notes of blood orange, raspberry, and a touch of grapefruit. Pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine is matured on the lees for several weeks to enhance its richness.
Marqués de Riscal Baron de Chirel Rioja 2020
Rioja
May 19, 2025 - Born in 1986 from the Marqués de Riscal’s close relationship to some of the top winemakers in Bordeaux, the Barón de Chirel in many ways kicked off a new era of Rioja. Chosen from very old (80-110 years), low-yielding parcels of high-altitude Tempranillo and Cabernet vines around Elciego, these grapes undergo a meticulous process of selection before a special vinification process. The care that goes into this wine has cemented its prestige among discerning customers.
James Suckling -September 12, 2024 "Iodine, mussels and some dark chocolate with blackberries and dark plums. Pretty opulent and a little more generous than the 2021 and 2019. More muscular, too, with fine-grained tannins and…
E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
May 13, 2025 - Guigal produces an intensely concentrated, inviting and complex Châteauneuf-du-Pape that is unique to the region today. Their passion for Châteauneuf, the leading appellation of the Southern Rhône, runs as deeply as that for their home sites in the North. The combination of working with top fruit that has perfect ripeness, along with their extraordinary patience in the cellar, results in rich and full, yet savory, spicy, seamless and balanced wines. This one can be enjoyed immediately but is capable of aging for the long haul.
Jeb Dunnuck -March 28, 2024 "A ripe, perfumed, medium to full-bodied effort that stays firmly planted in the more elegant style of the vintage. Ripe red and black fruits (raspberries, strawberries), garrigue, and peppery notes…
Dog Point Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
Marlborough
May 07, 2025 - Dog Point Chardonnay is one of New Zealand’s most expressive and distinctive white wines. Sourced from low-yielding, hand-tended vines in the Wairau Valley and crafted with minimal intervention, it reflects the site’s character with clarity and intensity. A reductive, flinty edge meets layered fruit and leesy complexity, creating a taut, mineral-driven wine with serious structure and precision. As with all Dog Point wines, it’s a national benchmark—an unfiltered, uncompromising Chardonnay with Burgundian depth and unmistakable Marlborough identity.
Wine Advocate -December 20, 2024 "The 2021 Chardonnay leads with preserved lemon on the nose along with freshly picked curry leaf, white peach and spring blossoms. In the mouth, the wine is elegant and layered,…
Wine Enthusiast -January 25, 2024 "Subtle struck match and grilled nut aromas perch just above the lemon and toast aromas without overpowering them; a salty, seashell vibe is present, too. There's vibrant, citrusy acidity on…
Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
April 17, 2025 - Luce Brunello is the estate's tribute to one of Italy's crowning jewels of wine production. Of the 217 acres of vineyards at Luce, 27 are are officially listed in the Register for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. It is an exquisitely balanced wine, gentle and yet powerful, and is produced in very small quantities to showcase the unique character of a pure Sangiovese from the estate and to pay tribute to the tradition of winemaking excellence in Montalcino.
Wine Spectator -April 07, 2025 "Fruity and expressive, featuring flavors of macerated cherry, plum, sweet spices, menthol and earth. Dense, aggressive tannins take over, yet the fruit lurks underneath and returns on the succulent finish."
