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Champagne Bollinger 104491
Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2013
Champagne, France
November 08, 2022
Vieilles Vignes Françaises is one of Champagne’s most mythical cuvees, produced from miraculously preserved and ungrafted 100% Pinot Noir vines. Phylloxera destroyed the vines of Champagne in the early 20th century, but amazingly enough two of Bollinger’s classified Grands crus plots, Chaudes Terres and Clos St. Jacques, survived and are still grown the traditional way. Madame Lily Bollinger first had this wine produced in 1969 as an anniversary cuvee to commemorate her 70th birthday. Following the wine’s launch in 1974, Vieilles Vignes Françaises promptly became a collectible and a symbol of a bygone era. Over the decades, its uniqueness and scarcity have made it one of the most sought-after and expensive Champagnes.
Champagne Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2012 (98 WA)
Wine Advocate -December 15, 2023 "Disgorged in March 2023 with six grams per liter dosage, Bollinger's 2012 Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Françaises is a powerful, multidimensional Champagne that pushes the house's vinous, Pinot Noir-driven…
Dog Point Vineyard 104404
Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Marlborough
November 07, 2022
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.
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2020 (92 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -August 18, 2023 "From a block at the estate planted in 1992, this wine develops its leesy richness over the course of 18 months in neutral French oak barrels. It’s tense and tightly…
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2020 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -August 03, 2023 Hidden Gem- Nov 2023 Issue
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2020 (95 WS)
Wine Spectator -May 24, 2023 “Stunning, with a complex, aromatic mix of beeswax, litsea oil, vetiver and honeysuckle notes up front, followed by ripe peach, melon and lemon curd at the juicy core. Reveals whiffs…
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2020 (95 JS)
James Suckling -November 17, 2022 (Top 100 Wines of New Zealand 2022) “Layers of crushed stones, smoked almonds, green apples, lemon pith, white pepper, licorice and oyster shells. It's so powerful and concentrated. Tightly wound…
Dog Point Vineyard 104399
Pinot Noir 2020
Marlborough
November 03, 2022
Dog Point's renown as a Sauvignon Blanc producers has done nothing to lessen the enthusiasm around their Pinot Noir, today considered one of the finest in New Zealand. What sets their wine apart is the generosity of the structure, which comes off as rich but not sweet, and the complex mingling of fruit and savory notes.
Dog Point Pinot Noir 2020 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -February 24, 2023 "“Plush and expressive, offering blackberry, black cherry and blueberry notes at the core, backed by hints of bittersweet chocolate, dried herb and tobacco. The velvety tannins linger effortlessly.” - M.W.…
Dog Point Vineyard 104397
Chardonnay 2020
Marlborough
November 03, 2022
Several influential voices in the wine industry believe that in time Chardonnay may prove New Zealand's single highest achievement. All three of the Dog Point wines fermented in barrel are small in production, but the Chardonnay is the smallest, and at times indeed the most dazzling.
Dog Point Chardonnay 2020 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 13, 2023 "Succulent and mouthwatering, with a snappy mix of lemon curd, lemon blossom, and flint elements. Shows more nuanced notes of salted butterscotch, brioche and litsea oil that linger in the…
Dog Point Chardonnay 2020 (93 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -August 18, 2023 "Flinty reduction is the most immediate impression, before the luscious texture and fresh finish begin to take its place. This fruit, including some from vines planted in 1981, is pressed…
Dog Point Chardonnay 2020 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -August 18, 2023 "Succulent and mouthwatering, with a snappy mix of lemon curd, lemon blossom, and flint elements. Shows more nuanced notes of salted butterscotch, brioche and litsea oil that linger in the…
Dog Point Chardonnay 2020 (94 JS)
James Suckling -November 28, 2022 (Top 100 Wines of New Zealand 2022) "Inviting aromas of flint, matchstick, grated nutmeg, dried lemon rind and sliced grapefruit. Medium-bodied with silky texture. Fresh and bright fruit turns more…
Dog Point Vineyard 104395
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Marlborough
November 03, 2022
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.
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (92 VM)
Vinous -August 10, 2023 "Tasted in a line-up of dozens of Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, the 2022 Dog Point stood out for all the right reasons. It is elegant with appealing ripe nectarine fruit followed…
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (93 JS)
James Suckling -August 10, 2023 "Nettles, thyme, green apples and grapefruit on the nose. Medium-bodied, sharp and clean cut with a refreshing core of citrus and green fruit. Vivid. From organically grown grapes." -J.S 10/23
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -May 25, 2023 "A focused, precise expression of Sauvignon Blanc, with makrut lime leaf aromatics, notes of fresh lemon sorbet and a touch of fresh ginger. Ends with plenty of lime zest details…
Tommasi 104372
Lugana Le Fornaci 2021
Lugana DOC
November 03, 2022
Le Fornaci hails from Lugana, a trendy, growing appellation on the southern shores of Lake Garda. Tommasi has long owned an estate in the village of San Martino della Battaglia, where they produce elegant white wines made from the indigenous and largely unknown Turbiana grape.
Tommasi Lugana Le Fornaci 2021 (90 VM)
Vinous -March 27, 2023 "The 2021 Lugana Le Fornaci opens with an inviting blend of mint leaf, lime and sour melon. This soothes with its soft textures as mineral-tinged orchard fruits give way to…
Tommai Lugana Le Fornaci 2021 (90 JS)
James Suckling -November 03, 2022 "Sliced apples, wet stones and a hint of nectarine follow through to a crisp, dry and zesty palate that gives a rapid feel in the middle before ending with a…
E. Guigal 104235
Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Rouge 2019
Saint-Joseph
October 17, 2022
A result of its quality, Guigal’s Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Rouge comes from the “Saint-Joseph” vineyard that gives the appellation its name. This site convinced the Guigals to work in Saint-Joseph and help to restore the historic perception of Saint-Joseph as an appellation of utmost quality. The 100% Syrah wine has complex and deep black fruit, floral, spice and mineral characteristics. Despite its concentration and powerful attack, the wine retains the trademark elegance that Saint-Joseph offers.
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit 2019 (95 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -December 19, 2022 "The 2019 Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint Joseph ratchets everything up a notch and has an almost flamboyant style in its sunny red and black fruits, spice, smoked game and flowery…
Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture 2018 (90 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -April 06, 2023 Best Buy- June/July 2023 Issue
Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture 2018 (90 VM)
Vinous -March 10, 2023 "The 2018 Aglianico del Vulture Synthesi is dark and brooding in the glass, mixing black currants with flowery underbrush, ash and nuances of blood orange. It washes across the palate,…
E. Guigal 104095
Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2019
Crozes-Hermitage
October 04, 2022
Crozes-Hermitage can be considered the gateway to the red and white wines of the Northern Rhône Valley. Whites make up a small percentage of production in the Rhône, under 2%, but white wines are a little bit of a secret speciality at Guigal and today comprise 25% of their production. And for good reason, as the whites of the Northern Rhône are true discovery wines, immensely appealing and complex.
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2019 (90 DE)
Decanter -October 04, 2022 "Apple and pear aromas with a touch of florality. It's full-bodied, rich and silky on the palate, but the acidity is well balanced. There's a good sense of precision here."…
E. Guigal 104035
Saint Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice 2019
Saint-Joseph
September 27, 2022
Guigal’s Vignes de l’Hospice is one of the finest sites in the Northern Rhone Valley. This steeply terraced vineyard used to be divided into three, but Guigal now owns majority of this parcel in order to restore perception of Saint-Joseph as an appellation of utmost quality. In fact, Guigal is often asked when they will produce a fourth “LaLa,” and their response is that their fourth single vineyard phenomenon of the Northern Rhone is already being produced: the Vignes de l’Hospice.
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice 2019 (96 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -September 29, 2023 Text to follow Dec 2023 Issue
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice 2019 (97 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -December 19, 2022 "Coming from an incredible vineyard located just above the village of Tournon (which Marcel states matter of factly is the best terroir in the appellation), the 2019 Saint Joseph Vignes…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice 2019 (93-96 WA)
Wine Advocate (93-96) -September 27, 2022 "Perennially among the best bottlings from the appellation, the 2019 Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice looks set to rival the tremendous effort bottled in 2015. Enticing scents of crushed stone, pencil…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice 2019 (95 JS)
James Suckling -September 27, 2022 "Lovely aromas of grated nutmeg, white pepper, baked plums and wet stone. Medium-to full-bodied with velvety tannins. Mineral and transparent, with lovely clear red and black fruit. A bit of…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice 2019 (93-95+ JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95+) -September 27, 2022 "Coming from a cooler, granite terroir just above Tournon, the 2019 Saint Joseph Vignes De L'Hospice is a serious, age-worthy beauty, and I always find a certain Hermitage-like character in…
E. Guigal 104018
Hermitage 2019
Hermitage
September 27, 2022
Hermitage is one of France’s most spectacular and famous appellations, producing small quantities of extraordinarily intense and ageworthy red wine and tiny amounts of dry white. The entire vineyard consists of 309 acres planted on a single granite hillside on the banks of the Rhône. The Hermitage Rouge is the example of a racy wine, that manages to remain seductive.
E. Guigal Hermitage 2019 (95 VM)
Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Glass-staining ruby. Powerful, mineral- and smoke-accented black and blue fruit, potpourri, olive and vanilla aromas acquire a spicy nuance as the wine opens up. Offers densely packed cherry-cola, cassis and…
E. Guigal Hermitage 2019 (94 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -December 21, 2022 "Where the 2018s lead with their fruit, the 2019s lead with their tannins, and that's readily apparent with the 2019 Hermitage. A deep purple-hued effort, it boasts terrific notes of…
E. Guigal Hermitage 2019 (94-96 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96) -September 27, 2022 "I loved the 2019 Hermitage, which tastes more like a flagship release than a base Hermitage. Blackberries, crushed stone, burning embers, espresso, and violets all emerge from this inky hued…
E. Guigal Hermitage 2019 (90-92 WA)
Wine Advocate (90-92) -September 27, 2022 "Guigal's full-bodied 2019 Hermitage delivers classic notes of roasted meat, raspberries and cherries. Slightly open-knit and even a touch coarse in texture, it looks to be a relatively quick-maturing example…
E. Guigal 104004
Saint-Joseph 2019
Saint-Joseph
September 26, 2022
Saint-Joseph today is one of the most exciting appellations in the Rhone Valley, and dare we say all of France. The work by leading producers such as Guigal, energy from young growers, and recognition (really, re-discovery) of sites capable of making wines of extraordinary depth and complexity; of the same family as its famous neighbor in Hermitage, but with a distinct suppleness and elegance.
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2019 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -October 02, 2023 Text to follow in Dec 2023 Issue
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2019 (92 VM)
Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Dark, brilliant ruby. Pungent black raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by floral, olive and baking spice nuances. Smooth and expansive on the palate, offering spice-tinged red and blue fruit…
E. Guigal St. Joseph 2019 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -December 22, 2022 "Black cherries, some loam-like earthy notes and a hint of smoked meat mark the nose of Guigal's 2019 Saint-Joseph. [...] it's medium to full-bodied, smooth and silky, ready to drink…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2019 (92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -December 21, 2022 "From the southern part of the appellation and brought up all in used oak, the 2019 Saint Joseph is another ripe, sunny, textured beauty. Red and black fruits, ground pepper,…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2019 (91-93 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (91-93) -September 26, 2022 "“This cuvée always delivers, and the base 2019 Saint Joseph is solid. Cassis, graphite, and some floral notes show on the nose, and it’s medium to full-bodied, has plenty of…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2019 (91 JS)
James Suckling -September 26, 2022 "Aromas of sliced plums, sage and bay leaf. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Juicy and succulent red fruit with lovely freshness and subtle ground spice."- J.S 8/22
E. Guigal 103990
Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2019
Côte-Rôtie
September 26, 2022
Guigal is synonymous with the Côte-Rôtie area, for bringing this great wine region to prominence, and for owning three times as much land as next largest land-owner, vinifying 1/3 of the total appellation, and unquestionably holding the finest sites in this tiny, special area. The incredible Syrah from this area, co-fermented with a touch of Viognier, has tremendously balanced concentration, depth and finesse.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2019 (95 VM)
Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Inky ruby. Vibrant, spice-accented cherry and boysenberry scents are complicated by hints of black pepper, candied flowers and licorice. Supple and broad in the mouth, offering juicy red and blue…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2019 (92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -December 21, 2022 "I always love the Brune et Blonde cuvée from Guigal, and their 2019 is no exception. The 2019 Côte Rôtie Brune Et Blonde is certainly the most approachable and ready-to-go…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2019 (90-92 WA)
Wine Advocate (90-92) -September 26, 2022 "A stalwart in the Guigal lineup, the 2019 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde features gently herbal and smoky nuances on the nose, plus plenty of mouthwatering red-berry fruit. It's medium…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2019 (93-95 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95) -September 26, 2022 "Leading off the Côte Rôties, readers should plan on a case purchase of the 2019 Côte Rôtie Brune Et Blonde, as it looks to be an incredible wine. Medium to…
Domaine des Baumard 103954
Quarts de Chaume 2018
Loire Valley
September 22, 2022
Domaine des Baumard’s Quarts de Chaume is renowned the world over as the greatest example of this small, 110-acre vineyard that was recognized as the first official “Grand Cru” of the Loire in 2011. Baumard owns 6 hectares of vines in this perfectly-exposed, steeply-terraced vineyard, their Chenin Blanc grapes ripening perfectly in most years, often enriched by botrytis. The wines are always long-lived, and in great vintages can be almost immortal, improving for decades.
Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume 2018 (96 DE)
Decanter -December 22, 2023 “Even at five years of age, with its pale yellow colour, this is strikingly youthful. Reinforcing that character, vibrant aromas of white flowers explode from the glass. Citrus notes and…
Domaine des Baumard Savennières Quarts de Chaume 2018 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -November 03, 2022 "Intensely vibrant and youthful, this sweet, floral wine offers an elegant mix of high-toned citrus blossoms, jasmine and honeyed apple punctuated by warming spices, with crushed herbs and chalky mineral…
Domaine des Baumard Savennières Quarts de Chaume 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -September 22, 2022 "Aromas of baked pears, green apples, sage and thyme. Medium-bodied with charming sweetness. Supple and bright with a solid core of candied berries and fresh flowers. Honey and almond skin.…
Château de Nalys 103858
Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
September 21, 2022
The second white wine to the Château de Nalys Grand Vin Blanc has a character all its own, with a strongly different varietal and plot composition, and like its red Saintes Pierres counterpart, a fermentation, and aging geared towards emphasizing freshness. The hallmark seamlessness of Guigal's white wines is especially evident in this wine, which is unlike any Châteauneuf white we have experienced in its grace and lift.
Château de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2020
Wine Advocate -October 05, 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…
Château de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2020 (93 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -September 21, 2022 "The fresher, more vibrant white from this team is the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Saintes Pierres De Nalys Blanc, and it does well in 2020, offering pretty pear and citrus…
Château de Nalys 103856
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2019
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
September 21, 2022
The realization of the Guigal family's dream of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 3 extraordinary vineyards coming together in an intensely expressive, utterly complete wine.
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2019 (95+ WA)
Wine Advocate (95+) -October 05, 2023 “Hints of vanilla, menthol and cedar gently mark the nose of the 2019 Châteauneuf du Pape Grand Vin, which saw about 20% new oak in its élevage. There's plenty of…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2019 (95 WS)
Wine Spectator -November 02, 2022 “This lures you in with a well of slightly warmed cassis mixed with raspberry pâte de fruit and mulled bitter cherry. On the back end, waves of menthol, tobacco, cast…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2019 (96 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -September 21, 2022 “The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Grand Vin offers more depth, with a darker core of fruit as well as complex notes of peppery garrigue, loamy earth, and incense. The balance…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2019 (95 VM)
Vinous -September 21, 2022 "Saturated ruby. Expansive, smoke- and mineral-accented black raspberry, cherry cola, cassis, baking spice and succulent herb scents show outstanding detail and lift. Sweet and expansive in the mouth, offering vibrant…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2019 (94-96 WA)
Wine Advocate (94-96) -September 21, 2022 "Black cherries, blackberries and just a hint of of toasty oak mark the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich, plush and velvety, finishing long and harmonious despite obvious concentration…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2019 (94-96 WA)
Wine Advocate (94-96) -September 01, 2022 The final blend had been made at the time of my visit to the Guigal cellars in Ampuis, where I tasted the 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin prior to bottling. Black…
Château de Nalys 103854
Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
September 21, 2022
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.
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 (92 WA)
Wine Advocate -October 05, 2023 "Pretty raspberry and strawberry shadings appear on the nose of the 2019 Châteauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres, joined by pie cherries and slightly herbal notions of garrigue. It's medium to…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -November 02, 2022 "Juicy, fresh and inviting in feel, with kirsch and raspberry coulis dotted with garrigue and red tea details that provide nice energy through the minerally finish. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Muscardin, Mourvèdre, Vaccarèse…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 (93 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -September 21, 2022 "Leading off the 2019s from bottle, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Saintes Pierres De Nalys has a focused, straight, elegant profile as well as impressive strawberry and cherry fruits, notes…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 (93 VM)
Vinous -September 21, 2022 "Brilliant violet. Intensely perfumed black raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of candied flowers and baking spices. Stains the palate with juicy, spice-laced red and blue fruit preserve…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 (91-93 WA)
Wine Advocate (91-93) -September 21, 2022 "The 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres is fruity and ripe, with scents of mint, black cherries and purple raspberries. Full-bodied and velvety textured, it finishes with ample length and…
Petrolo 103816
Bòggina A 2020
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC
September 14, 2022
Every year, Petrolo selects a small lot of Bòggina, a wine made purely from their best Sangiovese grapes, to ferment in amphorae. The choice of amphorae has a historical dimension: Terracotta in Tuscany has a history back to the early Etruscan times. The remains of amphorae and other Etruscan relics can be found throughout the Petrolo property, an area that has been settled for thousands of years.
Petrolo Bòggina A 2020 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 12, 2023 "Pure, this red evokes cherry, strawberry, iron, earth and tobacco aromas and flavors. Sleek and supple in texture, with an elegant profile and lingering finish that echoes the fruit and…
Petrolo Bòggina A 2020 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -February 13, 2023 "The time spent in amphora is evident on the nose of this wine, which has an earthy, umami nose of bricks, clay, and the salt and sand of mixed soil.…
Petrolo 103814
Torrione 2020
Toscana IGT
September 14, 2022
Torrione marks the beginning of the Petrolo’s quality revolution. It is considered to be the true identity of Petrolo, made with a blend of grapes from all of the estate’s vineyards.
Petrolo Torrione 2020 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -June 27, 2023 "Savory aromas of balsamic vinegar and mushroom mingle with dark chocolate, black cherry and wild fennel on the nose, with tar and graphite emerging at last before the palate offers…
Petrolo Torrione 2020 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 12, 2023 "This lithe red starts out with currant and raspberry fruit, shifting to a firm, compact finish marked by earth and underbrush. The middle shows an open-knit, succulent texture, and this…
Petrolo 103812
Bòggina B 2020
Toscana IGT
September 14, 2022
Bòggina B is a little bit of Burgundy with a Tuscan twist. The wine is made with 100% Trebbiano Toscano. The clone of the Valdarno has been known for its quality since the 1300s, when it was regularly sent to the popes in Rome and the courts of Florence. Petrolo has been using Trebbiano grapes for its sweet vinsanto for decades, but owner Luca Sanjust decided that the time had come for a tribute to the great whites of Valdarno’s past.
Petrolo Bòggina B 2020 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -March 24, 2023 "Proving how sophisticated the so-called workhorse grape Trebbiano can be, this wine has a restrained, reduced nose with apples, pears and honeyed nuts. The palate leans even more savory, offering…
Petrolo Bòggina B 2020 (98 JS)
James Suckling -January 12, 2023 "Lots of lemon curd and wax with mustard-flower undertones. Turns to Brazilian lime. Hints of fresh bay leaf, too. Full-bodied, tangy and beautiful. Really long and delicious. Peanuts and white…
Petrolo 103810
Galatrona 2020
Toscana IGT
September 14, 2022
Year after year, Galatrona has quietly been recognized as one of the great wines of Italy and is often referred to as the Petrus of Tuscany. What it truly is, though, is beyond comparison - a wine of utter individuality reflective of the Petrolo estate and its unique location in an all but unknown appellation of Tuscany.
Petrolo Galatrona 2020 (95 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -June 20, 2023 "Dark berries, chocolate mousse, dried herbs and a bit of chili pepper heat show on the nose of this wine. The palate remains chocolatey but herbal, with a dark-cherry-syrup finish…
Petrolo Galatrona 2020 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 12, 2023 "A round, fruity red, with ripe black cherry, blackberry, plum, graphite and spice flavors. Starts out smooth, firming up on the finish, where refined tannins kick in. Shows fine balance."…
Château de Nalys 103807
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
September 14, 2022
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla, on the palate the presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality joining the notes above.
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2020 (93WS)
Wine Spectator -October 26, 2023 "A stylish version, with a polished layer of toast and cedar that reveals flavors of yellow apple, melon and stone fruit. Succulent acidity keeps this nicely fresh, despite its plumpness,…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2020 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -December 15, 2022 "Sleek, spicy and dense, with an inviting display of ripe, juicy pear and warm apple interwoven with dried thyme and garrigue that add a nice savory detail, with a kiss…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2020 (97 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -September 21, 2022 "“Always made in a slightly richer style compared to the Saintes Pierres de Nalys, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Grand Vin Blanc offers a beautiful array of white currants, honeyed…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2020 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -September 21, 2022 "Enticing, with melon and lemon curd flavors cruising through. Offers nice definition, backed by honeysuckle and acacia notes on the stylish finish. Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul. "…
Tommasi 103790
Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2020
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
September 13, 2022
This Valpolicella comes from the historical Tommasi family vineyard of the same name. Perfectly situated on one of the region’s most famous hills, Monte Masua, it produces what may be the best grapes for the production of Valpolicella Classico Superiore.
Tommasi Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2020 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -June 27, 2023 “Raspberry coulis and fresh soil with grass popping through on the nose turns to an almost cake-like raspberry and dark chocolate palate that nonetheless maintains the freshness of the nose…
Tommasi Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2020 (91+ VM)
Vinous (91+) -March 27, 2023 “The 2020 Valpolicella Superiore Classico Rafael is perfumed with a gorgeous mix of crushed cherries, sweet herbs and cloves. This coasts along the palate with a cooling combination of mineral-tinged…
Tommasi Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2020 (92 JS)
James Suckling -September 13, 2022 “Hint of coffee candy to the baked cherries, dried strawberries and chili chocolate. Quite juicy and round, with a positive sweet-sour character to the berry and plummy fruit. Medium to…
Tommasi 103778
Ripasso Valpolicella 2019
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
September 13, 2022
This wine is made by refermenting the juice from the Valpolicella on the warm Amarone grape skins, in the typical “Ripasso” method, which imparts a rich character and personality to the wine. The grapes are sourced from three of most prestigious Tommasi vineyards: Conca d’Oro, La Groletta and De Buris.
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella 2019 (91 VM)
Vinous -March 27, 2023 "Dark and brooding in the glass, the 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Classico Ripasso grumbles up with a mix of crushed plums and cherries complemented by savory herbs and tobacco. This really…
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella 2019 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -January 16, 2023 "Dried fig and black cherry aromas are the core of this classic wine from the Veneto. Aromas of clove, cinnamon and chocolate support the fruity aromas. The frame of the…
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella 2019 (93 JS)
James Suckling -September 13, 2022 "Notes of ripe berries, walnuts, light spices, dried orange rind and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and lively, crunchy fruit character. Ripe and concentrated, yet clean and fresh at…
Tommasi 103752
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
September 12, 2022
Tommasi's traditional approach to Amarone favors elegance and balance, with deep fruit complemented by spicy, earthy flavors. Through its commitment to quality and tradition, Tommasi has established itself as one of the principal ambassadors of Amarone in the world.
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 (94 VM)
Vinous -March 27, 2023 "More like a spiced herbal tea than wine, the 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico wafts up with exotic spices, sweet herbs, cedar shavings and dried black cherries. It washes across…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 (91 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -February 10, 2023 "Notes of grilled game, tobacco and bitter chocolate balance this Amarone’s rich flavors of plum and espresso. Dense, chewy tannins frame the flavors as hints of anise and black pepper…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -September 13, 2022 "Savory berries and dried blackberries on the nose, together with oranges, dark chocolate and dry earth. Full-bodied and fine-grained palate, with a tight structure and fantastic balance, which indicates good…
Tabarrini 103508
Tabarrini Colle Alle Macchie 2016
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
August 25, 2022
Colle alle Macchie sits at the top of a separate hill from where the rest of the wines are located and sourced. Thus, here is a differing profile of the Tabarrini single site wines, with clay rich soils and unrestricted southern exposure providing extra opulence in the glass.
Tabarrini Colle Alle Macchie 2016 (94 VM)
Vinous -August 26, 2022 "Rich plum and cherry sauce mixes with hints of ginger, sweet spice and dusty rose as the 2016 Montefalco Sagrantino Colle alle Macchie blossoms in the glass. There’s an energy…
Tabarrini 103497
Adarmando 2019
Bianco Umbria IGT
August 25, 2022
Tabarrini’s premier white wine demonstrates the through line of power and elegance that Montefalco imbues in its wines. Adarmando utilizes 100+ year old Trebbiano Spoletino vines that show the level to which old vines concentrate and layer flavor in the glass. This site is the last of Tabarrini’s to be harvested, a decision that requires the difficult task of vinifying the reds, cleaning equipment, and then making the white. Only free run juice is used, with the wine spending a year on the lees with occasional battonage.
Tabarrini Adarmando 2019 (91 VM)
Vinous -August 26, 2022 "An exotic and slightly tropical display of ripe green melon, kiwi, sugar-dusted white strawberries and vanilla bean lifts up from the 2019 Bianco Adarmando. This is deeply seductive and pleasantly…
Chateau Montelena 103468
Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020
Napa Valley, California
August 25, 2022
A true icon. The Napa Valley Chardonnay is the wine that put Chateau Montelena and Napa Valley at the forefront of the wine world in 1976, in what is now memorialized as “The Judgment of Paris.” To great disbelief, the Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay was the top-ranking wine against four white Burgundies and five other California Chardonnays. And as they say, the rest is history.
Chateau Montelena Napa Chardonnay 2020 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 06, 2023 "A non-malolactic fermentation wine, matured in a relatively small proportion of new French oak, and so it reveals hints of apple, tangerine and lime on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, it's…
