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Dog Point Vineyard 110247

Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Marlborough

November 02, 2023
 Section 94 is widely regarded as the most distinctive and greatest Sauvignon Blanc being made in New Zealand today. James Healy and Ivan Sutherland were among the first to begin fermenting their Sauvignon in barrel with wild yeasts, a technique that along with the old vines they use, leads to a full-bodied wine that is less fruit-forward, more exotic, and has immense textural complexity.

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James Suckling -November 02, 2023 "This is a beautiful and complex wine with sliced apples, lemons, bread dough and salted pie crust. Some grass. Always subtle and complex yet shows intensity. Lovely acid balance and…

Château de Nalys 110241

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2020

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

November 02, 2023
 The realization of the Guigal family's dream of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 3 extraordinary vineyards coming together in an intensely expressive, utterly complete wine.

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Wine Spectator -November 27, 2023 "A polished, stylish version, with oak spice and toasty cedar encasing fruitcake, warm fig and red currant. Incredibly concentrated, this glides through with suave tannins and a silky feel on…

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Vinous -October 26, 2023 "A blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, the pale ruby-colored 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin spent 18 months in a combination of new and old oak barriques, concrete…

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Wine Advocate -October 05, 2023 "A blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Grand Vin was matured in a mix of new barrels (15%), older barrels (20%), large…

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James Suckling -April 28, 2023 “A beautifully balanced Châteauneuf with an impressive freshness for this ripe vintage. The floral aromas accentuate the impression of lightness and the silky mouthfeel, which the super-fine tannins create, completes…

Château de Nalys 110232

Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

November 02, 2023
 Translated as "holy stones", a play on the soils and history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the second red wine to Château de Nalys is an altogether different animal.  Differing varietal and plot selections, fermentation, and aging result in a wine that is rich and ample, yet offers immense direct and approachable pleasure; a wine of red fruits, supple structure and brightness.

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Wine Advocate -November 02, 2023 "With just 20% aged in demi-muids (the rest was in foudre or tank), the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres is only slightly toasty and cedary, with most of the…

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Wine Spectator -November 02, 2023 "Alluring, with a svelte mix of cherry coulis, red licorice and mulling spices that are nicely rendered and textured on the palate. Gilded with apple wood smoke and grilled herbs…

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Vinous -October 26, 2023 "Matured for 18 months in a combination of foudre, demi-muids and concrete tanks, [...]. It displays fragrant aromas of rose water, blood orange, raspberry, licorice, dried herbs and a refreshingly…

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James Suckling -April 28, 2023 “Ripe and generous with plenty of ripe cherry and pomegranate fruit. The crisp tannins and acidity lift the widescreen palate very neatly. Long, clean finish. A cuvee of 70% grenache,…

Quinta do Noval 110062

Cedro do Noval VR Duriense 2020

Vinho Regional Duriense

October 16, 2023
 Charm and accessibility in an authentically Douro style. Named after the emblematic cedar tree that dominates the terrace of Quinta do Noval, Cedro do Noval is an authentic expression of the Douro. Principally made up of classic Portuguese varieties, it also contains a proportion of Syrah, which rounds out the fruit and gives the wine enormous charm and accessibility.

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Wine Spectator -October 16, 2023 "Reveals ripe black plum and boysenberry fruit flavors set in a stylish, medium-bodied frame defined by supple, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Nicely balanced and accessible, with pretty accents of…

Dog Point Vineyard 110028

Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Marlborough

October 10, 2023
 Dog Point's Sauvignon Blanc has become the icon in its category, a stainless steel Sauvignon Blanc that pulsates with energy, expressiveness and complexity that push the boundaries of what you may expect from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

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Vinous -April 23, 2024 "Concentrated, pure fruit flavors. It's light in body but dense in concentration thanks to low yields, displaying both focus and punch. It's almost silvery in color and restrained, thanks to…

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Wine Enthusiast -January 26, 2024 Spring 2024 Issue

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Wine Spectator -November 02, 2023 "Clean and crisp with grapefruit, green melon and lemon character. Hints of stones. Medium body. Lovely acidity and a delicious finish. Some phenolic tension here. From organically grown grapes." -J.S…

Sandrone 109764

Le Vigne Barolo Sibi et Paucis 2013

Barolo

September 28, 2023
 Le Vigne is a wine created from four different Nebbiolo vineyards, each of which brings its own contribution. This union generates an exceptionally complex wine that is round and harmonious on the palate, with fruity and spicy notes, and this approach of blending together plots is in fact the traditional one in Barolo.

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Decanter -September 29, 2023 "As of 2013, Sandrone's iconic Cannubi Boschis bottling has been rebranded with the fantasy moniker Aleste, which fuses the names of Luciano's grandchildren Alessia and Stefano. The grapes still hail…

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Wine & Spirits -September 29, 2023 "Aleste is the new identity for Luciano Sandrone’s Cannubi Boschis Barolo, bottled since 1985 and renamed in 2013 for his grandchildren, Alessia and Stefano. The end of the 2013 growing…

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Wine Enthusiast -September 29, 2023 "Formerly known as Cannubi Boschis, this impressive wine boasts alluring aromas of crushed raspberry, baking spice, chopped mint, violet and woodland berry. The savory elegant palate delivers succulent Marasca cherry,…

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Wine Spectator -September 29, 2023 "Well-structured, revealing dark fruit flavors of black cherry and black currant, with accents of iron, tobacco and tar. Has grip and a fresh feel, lingering on the licorice- and mineral-tinged…

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Vinous -September 29, 2023 "The 2013 Barolo Aleste Sibi et Paucis, the Sandrone library release of the 2013 is a powerhouse. A rush of black cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice, cloves and tobacco race…

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James Suckling -September 28, 2023 "Aromas of black berries, cherries, dried leaves, and bark follow through to a full body with firm and chewy tannins and a savory finish. Holding on well in a classic,…

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Wine Advocate -September 28, 2023 "Past vintages of this wine report the name of the MGA (Cannubi Boschi), but from this point on, the wine is called Aleste. This is a late-release project with bottles…

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Vinous -September 28, 2023 "The 2013 Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis, the Sandrone library release of the 2013, is an infant. That's the good news. Even better, it is developing at a snails'…

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James Suckling -September 28, 2023 "Wow. This has really evolved beautifully with spices, perfumes, and flowers, as well as dark fruits. Hints of mushrooms. Full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that are soft and resolved now. Caresses…

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Wine Advocate -September 28, 2023 "A late-release bottle that sees another decade of aging in controlled conditions at the winery, the Luciano Sandrone 2013 Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis is an ambitious effort that…

Ponzi Vineyards 109708

Pinot Noir Reserve 2019

Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley

September 22, 2023
 Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve is the epitome of restrained power. It hails from estate grown fruit on Laurelwood soils in the Chehalem Mountains, including from some of Oregon’s oldest vines. This remarkably complex wine is handcrafted with tremendous attention to detail.

-April 25, 2025 The World of Fine Wine published its spring issue, including an Oregon Pinot Noir report with rave reviews for Ponzi Vineyards! Most notably, the 2021 Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir…

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James Suckling -December 06, 2023 "Blackberry, dried strawberry and spice. Some flint and asphalt and even graphite. Full-bodied and layered with dark fruit and a fine and firm tannin structure that goes very long." - J.S.…

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Wine Spectator -November 03, 2023 "Grace meets structure with this Pinot, which offers blueberry and raspberry flavors that show accents of bramble and savory spices, building richness and tension toward refined tannins." - T.F. 11/23    

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Jeb Dunnuck -September 21, 2023 "Coming from deeper basalt soils, brilliant aromas emerge from the 2019 Pinot Noir Reserve, which offers up notes of red cherry liqueur, crushed roses, and well-balanced oak spices. Medium to…

Domaine Chanson 109655

Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru Domaine 2021

Beaune, Burgundy

September 19, 2023

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Wine Spectator -September 13, 2023 "A rich, viscous white marked by lemon candy and ripe peach flavors. Well-defined, courtesy of vivid acidity, with a long finish, revealing an aftertaste of butterscotch and stony minerality."- B.S…

Domaine Chanson 109637

Savigny-Dominode 1er Cru Domaine 2021

Savigny-Les-Beaune, Burgundy

September 19, 2023

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James Suckling -July 06, 2023 "Very typical floral and red fruit charm for this appellation that's neatly underlined by the touch of toasty oak. Elegant mid-weight wine with good concentration and structure for the difficult…

Domaine Chanson 109636

Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Marconnets Domaine 2021

Beaune, Burgundy

September 19, 2023
 "Les Marconnets" are located in the Northern hint of the Appelation Beaune 1er Cru. The name of this vineyard referred to the german tribe "Marcomans". Chanson owns 4 ha, i.e, 40% of the vineyard.

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Wine Enthusiast -November 20, 2023 "High-toned aromas of fresh red cherries, crushed overripe strawberries and pomegranates are tossed in a bowl of rosehip, thyme and moss. The generous palate is balanced amongst underripe black cherries,…

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James Suckling -July 06, 2023 "Deep nose of black cherry and blackcurrant pastilles with lots of licorice and smoke. Generous body and concentration for this difficult vintage, the fruit wrapping nicely around the quite bold…

Domaine Chanson 109633

Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses Domaine 2021

Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy

September 18, 2023

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Wine Enthusiast -February 09, 2024 Spring 2024 Issue

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James Suckling -July 06, 2023 "The attractive nose of black raspberries and sour cherries pulls you into this Pernand-Vergelesses that manages to be light-footed, concentrated and elegant all at once. And the structure is impressive…

Quinta do Noval 109524

Branco Reserva 2021

Douro Valley, Portugal

September 14, 2023
 An authentic white wine with the ambitious to represent the best white wine produced in the Douro Valley. It is derived from a strict selection of the best batches of the Quinta's various indigenous grape varieties. Rich and structured, it is outstanding for its finesse and intensity

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Wine Advocate -September 15, 2023 "The 2021 Reserva Branco is a 60/40 blend of Viosinho and Gouveio aged for five months in 50% new French barriques. This is the debut vintage of this wine [...].…

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James Suckling -September 14, 2023 "This is perfumed with white nectarines, white flowers, raw almonds and dried spicy herbs. Medium- to full-bodied. Solid and meaty with density to its texture. But it still remains juicy…

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Wine Spectator -February 10, 2023 "A compact, medium-bodied white, with graphite, quinine and spice notes lacing poached apple and quince fruit, pastry and lemon preserves. The profile is coiled around racy acidity, keeping this focused…

Quinta do Noval 109521

Vintage Port 2021

Douro Valley, Portugal

September 14, 2023
 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is characterized by its purity of fruit and a fine and delicate quality that is typical of the wines of the property in general but which finds its most remarkable and enduring expression in the Vintage Ports. Equilibrium, harmony, finesse and elegance characterize Noval’s great Vintage Ports. Unlike other Port houses, Noval produces a Vintage Port almost every year using only a very strict selection of the very best lots, the quantity produced varying accordingly.

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Wine Spectator -December 01, 2023 "This solidly built version displays a graphite edge running from start to finish, giving a structured feel as notes of dark plum, blackberry and black currant reduction move through slowly,…

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James Suckling -October 05, 2023 "Intense aromas of black fruits with blueberries, lead pencil and graphite. Wet earth as well. Full-bodied and layered with very fine tannins and a juicy and savory finish. There is…

Quinta do Noval 109520

Nacional Vintage Port 2021

Douro Valley, Portugal

September 14, 2023
 The word "Nacional" refers to the fact that the vines are Portuguese vines growing in Portuguese soil with no foreign root stock and are therefore "attached to the soil of the Nation." The survival of the tiny parcel (6 acres) of legendary ungrafted vines is a mystery and the National is a unique and extraordinary phenomenon that does not necessarily follow the same rhythm as the rest of the Quinta do Noval. Nacional is every port lover's fantasy and this great wine is a source of pride to the people of Portugal and at its best the finest expression of the extraordinary terroir of Quinta do Noval.

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Wine Spectator -December 01, 2023 "Richly layered and nicely rendered, this offers a mouthwatering ganache note that coats a core of blackberry and plum compote flavors while still keeping a sense of underlying energy. There's…

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James Suckling -October 05, 2023 "There’s such a purity of fruit here of sliced ripe cherries and crushed blackberries with blueberries, as well as fresh flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with ultra fine tannins that run…

Quinta do Noval 109417

Vinhas da Marka 2019

Douro Valley

September 08, 2023
 Vinhas da Marka is the very first edition of a new exciting project called ‘Terroir Series’. Every edition will focus on one specific terroir that was identified that year as exceptional. A few years ago, Quinta do Noval concluded an agreement with the Agrellos family for the long term lease of the vineyard of Quinta da Marka, which we had identified as having terroir of exceptional potential. This potential was revealed by the outstanding red wines produced in the 2019 vintage. It was so remarkable, that the Noval team has decided to release a very limited volume of that wine. Only 200 bottles was brought into the US.

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Decanter -September 08, 2023 "Uncommon freshness for a west-facing 1.45ha parcel of vines at 140-180m. Planted in 1930, it reveals smoky, graphite minerality to the nose and palate with juicy blackberry, pureed raspberry, silky…

E. Guigal 109293

Crozes-Hermitage 2020

Crozes-Hermitage

August 21, 2023
 Crozes-Hermitage can be considered the gateway to the red and white wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. The reds, which are the majority of production, have wonderful warm flavors of red and black fruit, and typical Syrah pepper, spice and savory notes.

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Wine Spectator -September 22, 2023 "A generous, alluring red, with red currant and cassis amped up withA generous, alluring red, with red currant and cassis amped up with sweet spices, tarragon and singed cedar. Reveals…

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James Suckling -May 25, 2023 "An extremely typical example of this appellation with stacks of fresh blackberry fruit, plus delicate notes of smoke and pepper. Zesty interplay of bright fruit and crisp tannins on the…

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