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Champagne Bollinger 31732
PN VZ16
Champagne, France
June 10, 2021
PN, made entirely from Pinot Noir to underscore the very essence and DNA of the House style, is the first new cuvée added to Bollinger’s permanent range since rosé in 2008. Each release of PN, developed as a series to bring Bollinger’s unique vision of Pinot Noir to light, will showcase a different cru from the base year that highlights its distinctive terroir and taste. The second edition of the series, PN VZ16, explores the interpretation of Pinot Noir from Verzenay 2016 and features reserve wines dating back to 2006.
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -November 08, 2022 "The NV Champagne Blanc de Noirs PN VZ16 Brut is entirely Pinot Noir, predominantly from the village of Verzenay. It is based on the warm 2016 vintage but does includes…
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (94 JS)
James Suckling -July 25, 2022 "Lots of strawberry pie with hints of cream and vanilla, yet it’s subtle and fascinating. Medium-bodied with alluring ripe strawberry and citrus, such as orange peel. It turns dry at…
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (94 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -January 19, 2022 "This second release, the 2016 PN VZ, is, once again, based on fruit from Verzenay—all pinot noir, including the reserve wines. It’s as muscular as Bollinger’s classic vintage wines but…
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -August 05, 2021 "Seamlessly knit and graceful, offering a lovely range of ripe cherry and nectarine fruit, with notes of slivered almond, orange blossom and fleur de sel slowly expanding on the palate…
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (95 DE)
Decanter -June 30, 2021 "Produced exclusively from vineyards owned by Bollinger, this takes advantage of the dynamic equilibrium between the structured, robust Pinot Noir grape and a terroir that is late-ripening. Picking began on…
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (93 VM)
Vinous -June 10, 2021 "Soft, open-knit and wonderfully inviting PN VZ 16 is a worthy follow up to the sublime 2015 that launched this new Blanc de Noirs in the Bollinger range last year.…
Marietta Cellars 31641
Román Zinfandel 2019
North Coast, California
June 08, 2021
Named after cellarmaster Román Cisneros who has worked at Marietta for over 32 years, this Estate Zinfandel is from the Angeli estate vineyard in Alexander Valley and the McDowell Valley estate vineyard. One of the grape varieteies that Marietta is famous for, this wine captures the bright, juicy character of Zinfandel, and hearkens to an era before dark, thick and oaky styles of Zinfandel took hold. The Virgin of Guadalupe on the label is a nod to Roman's dedication, selflessness, and sacrifice, both for the Bilbro family and his own. It is also a nod to the Mexican-American heritage of Roman and many of Marietta's crew members.
Marietta's family series is an ode to the elements that have unified the family's winemakers over time: family, hard work, passion, and a love for the creative process that is winemaking.
Marietta Cellars Román Zinfandel 2019 (93 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "A juicy, fruity red with blackberry, plum and chocolate character. Medium-to full-bodied with round, integrated tannins and a juicy finish. Some slate and earth to the fruit in the aftertaste."…
Marietta Cellars Román Zinfandel 2019 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 08, 2021 "The 2019 Román Zinfandel (blended with 4% Barbera and 2% Petite Sirah) has a medium ruby-purple color and gregarious scents of candied peach, wild berry preserves, orange peel and tar.…
Marietta Cellars 31640
Angeli Zinfandel 2019
Alexander Valley, California
July 14, 2021
Once a component of the Angeli Cuvée, this Zinfandel long stood out for its brilliance, clarity, and leanness. Now, showcased on its own, it speaks volumes about this unique little canyon off Alexander Valley known as Angeli Ranch. The halo-like image on the label pays homage to Viola Angeli, who sold the Angeli Ranch to Chris Bilbro in an angelic act that mirrors her name.
The estate series from Marietta is made with terroir in mind above all else. For many years these sites were included in blends, though they routinely stood out as extraordinary. These wines are true expressions of unique sites, crafted with freshness, tension and longevity in mind.
Marietta Cellars Angeli Zinfandel 2019 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -July 15, 2022 "The 2019 Angeli Zinfandel has a medium ruby color and elegant perfume of white peaches, white pepper, tea leaves, licorice and wild berries. The palate balances intense, ultra-perfumed fruit with…
Marietta Cellars Angeli Zinfandel 2019 (91 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2022 "With Petite Sirah and Syrah, this red impresses and overdelivers on its price point, packing in tons of textured, supple flavor and juicy acidity. Full bodied, it brims in brambly…
Marietta Cellars Angeli Zinfandel 2019 (95 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "Such a pretty zin with blackberries, figs, flowers and some bark on the nose. Follows through to a medium body, with firm and fine tannins and a fresh, spicy finish…
Marietta Cellars Angeli Zinfandel 2019 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -July 14, 2021 "The 2019 Angeli Zinfandel has a medium ruby color and elegant perfume of white peaches, white pepper, tea leaves, licorice and wild berries. The palate balances intense, ultra-perfumed fruit with…
Marietta Cellars 31627
Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Yorkville Highlands, California
June 08, 2021
The Yorkville Highlands are the mountain pass between the north end of Alexander Valley and the west end of Anderson Valley. From a high elevation site with coastal influence and large diurnal shifts, the Game Trail Cabernet offers an intense, fragrant, savory, and fresh style of Cabernet that speaks of site and demands to be paired with food. This area, with trails worn by mushroom hunters and wild game that travel through the woods, was a refuge for Chris Bilbro, who hunted here and searched for Chanterelles. The mushroom on the label is a tribute to this unique place and its significance.
The estate series from Marietta is made with terroir in mind above all else. For many years these sites were included in blends, though they routinely stood out as extraordinary. These wines are true expressions of unique sites, crafted with freshness, tension and longevity in mind.
Marietta Cellars Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "A full-bodied red with blackberry, black-chocolate and walnut aromas and flavors. Bark and sweet tobacco. Mint, too. Flavorful finish. Cloves and black pepper to the fruit at the end." -…
Marietta Cellars Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (94+ WA)
Wine Advocate (94+ ) -June 08, 2021 "Medium ruby-purple, the 2018 Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon has intense aromas of black fruits with accents of tar, earth, iron and leather. The palate is full-bodied and grainy with broody,…
Marietta Cellars 31606
Old Vine Riesling 2020
California, United States
June 08, 2021
Marietta's Old Vine Riesling is the most recent and unique extension of the Old Vine series (or "OVR"). Originally intended as a gift for Scot's partner, Lisa, who is German, the bone dry style of Riesling became a fan favorite and permanent addition. While it is the only wine is the lineup that is not estate grown, it comes from some of California's oldest Riesling vines and offers an extraordinary value and delightful drinking experience.
Marietta Cellars Old Vine Riesling 2020 (91 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "A fruity white with kerosene and sliced-pear character. Medium-bodied with nice acidity and a fruity finish. Soft and fresh. " - J.S.
Marietta Cellars Old Vine Riesling 2020 (92 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 08, 2021 "The 2020 Old Vine Riesling comes from very old dry-farmed, head-pruned vines in San Benito County. It is exotic and perfumed with white peach, lilac, manuka honey and petrol scents.…
Marietta Cellars 31586
Gibson Block Syrah 2018
McDowell Valley, California
June 08, 2021
Made from the oldest Syrah vines in California, in the heart of the McDowell Valley AVA, this wine reflects the hidden property where it is grown - quiet, obscure and profound. This ancient, dry farmed, mixed block next to the original Gibson Homestead has been producing grapes for over a hundred years. Limited in production due to the unique grape source, this wine is built to enjoy with food.
The estate series from Marietta is made with terroir in mind above all else. For many years these sites were included in blends, though they routinely stood out as extraordinary. These wines are true expressions of unique sites, crafted with freshness, tension and longevity in mind.
Marietta Cellars Gibson Block Syrah 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "Blackberry, black-licorice and tar aromas follow through to a full body with round, soft tannins that are reserved and focused. Fresh finish. Rich and spicy at the end with a…
Marietta Cellars Gibson Block Syrah 2018 (96 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 08, 2021 "The 2018 Gibson Block Syrah comes from very old vines interplanted with other varieties like Grenache, Trousseau Noir and Mission. They are dry-farmed, picked together and co-fermented. It has a…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 31481
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2019
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
June 03, 2021
Another unsurprising but jawdropping discovery when encountering the Saouma wines: Magis, Mounir’s white Chateauneuf from the heavily limestone Pierredon vineyard in Bedarrides. It makes sense that a producer of great white Burgundy would quickly become enchanted by the possibilities here. Only 3% of Chateauneuf is white, and virtually all of it is bottled after 6 months. Mounir’s chateauneuf is aged 18-24 months and has already been compared to some of the great white Burgundy crus for its depth and minerality.
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2019 (96 JS)
Vinous -September 08, 2022 "A perfumed nose of flint, gunpowder, wet stone, baked lemons, pears and apple skin. Full-bodied with so much nuance and depth. Layered and effortlessly balanced. This really commands your attention…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2019 (96 WS)
Wine Spectator -May 03, 2022 “A stunner, with a seductive mouthfeel as both creamed and dried yellow apple, yellow plum and white peach flavors hold center stage, backed by a range of shortbread, macadamia nut…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2018 (96 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 03, 2021 "A beauty in all aspects, from the lush and fine-grained feel, to the wide swath of melon, peach, pear, yellow plum and yellow apple fruit flavors, to the subtle brioche,…
Masciarelli 31007
Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2020
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
May 06, 2021
Perhaps the finest rosé production area in Italy, and one of the few appellations dedicated only to rosé, Cerasuolo has a long history of producing serious rosé, and showcasing how well the Montepulciano grape is adapted to rosé. Masciarelli first produced this wine in 1986, only 5 years after the winery was founded. With deep fruit and structure but no shortage of pleasure, it is a rosé you can take to the dinner table.
Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2020 (92 VM)
Vinous -June 09, 2021 "The wickedly fresh 2020 Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Villa Gemma leads with dusty red florals, dried strawberries and sweet white smoke. It fills the palate with fleshy textures contrasted by zesty acids…
Marietta Cellars 30923
Old Vine Red Lot 72
California, United States
May 04, 2021
Affectionately known as "OVR," Marietta's Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of the old vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. A groundbreaking combination of varietals and multiple vintages first produced in 1982, this wine has blazed the path for red blends for decades. With an historic underground following, it is one of the longest lasting and best known red blends produced today. Predominantly comprised of fresh, young Zinfandel, OVR gets its backbone from Petite Sirah with about three years of age in neutral barrel, and its savory component from Syrah with about two years of age in neutral barrel. Occasionally, other varieties like Barbera, Carignan, or Grenache will be blended in to complement the other elements. The goal is always to create an enjoyable table wine made with integrity that combines pure fruit, a supple mouth feel and a rich, solid structure.
Marietta Cellars OVR Lot 72 (92 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "A ripe, juicy red with blackberry, mushroom, old-bark and tobacco character. Woody and tarry. Some moss, too. Full-bodied with round tannins and a flavorful finish. Mostly zinfandel. Real red." -…
Domaine Chanson 30622
Givry 2018
Givry, Burgundy
April 15, 2021
Givry is one of the smallest but most famous of the 5 villages in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, in the southern part of Burgundy. Whole bunch maceration really helps this wine to deliver. It brings structure, matter and a touch of spiciness and freshness.
Domaine Chanson Givry 2018 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -April 15, 2021 "Bright, with juicy black cherry, black currant, licorice and sweet spices."
E. Guigal 30575
Ermitage Ex Voto Rouge 2015
Hermitage
April 14, 2021
Ermitage Ex-Voto represents the fulfillment of a longtime dream of Marcel Guigal’s to own vineyard land on the hill of Hermitage. Through the purchase of the de Vallouit and J. L. Grippat domaines in 2000, Guigal acquired four exceptional vineyard parcels on this legendary site. The 2001 vintage was the first release of this estate-bottled Hermitage red and white. The quality of the intense old-vine fruit is quite special, but given the Guigal’s already strong work in Hermitage, they decided to only release an Ex-Voto red or white when the wine is utterly exceptional and clearly superior to their appellation bottlings.
E. Guigal Ermitage Ex Voto Rouge 2017 (97 WS)
Wine Spectator -August 01, 2022 "Exotic, this ripples with warm, well-steeped boysenberry, blackberry and fig fruit flavors infused with notes of dark tea, singed alder and juniper and wild herbs. All the components move in…
E. Guigal Ermitage Ex Voto Rouge 2015 (98+ JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (98+) -April 14, 2021 "The rich, powerful, primordial 2015 Hermitage Ex Voto isn’t for those seeking instant gratification and will need a solid decade of bottle age. Incredible notes of crème de cassis, liquid…
E. Guigal Ermitage Ex Voto Rouge 2015 (97 VM)
Vinous -April 14, 2021 "Deep, glass-staining ruby. Deep-pitched aromas of cherry liqueur, blackberry, fruitcake and incense on the highly perfumed nose. Stains the palate with vibrant black and blue fruit liqueur, allspice and violet…
E. Guigal Ermitage Ex Voto Rouge 2015 (96 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 14, 2021 "Spicy, cedary and firm, the 2015 Ermitage Ex Voto is built tough, like the granite it comes from. Hints of pencil shavings and crushed stone accent mixed red and black…
E. Guigal Ermitage Ex Voto Rouge 2015 (96 JS)
James Suckling -April 14, 2021 "This is a very powerful, sweetly spiced and complex Hermitage with hung meat and very ripe dark berries, delivered amid iodine and dark stones, as well as a core of…
La Guita 30515
Manzanilla
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
April 09, 2021
La Guita is the manzanilla from Sanlucar and the most popular wine in the region. Aged under highly active flor for four and a half years, La Guita develops intense complexity while retaining beautiful freshness. They bottle six times a year, as opposed to once or twice as many other houses, to capture as much freshness as possible.
La Guita is made in two bodegas, and the smaller of the two, Bodega Misericordia, dates to 1526. Located in the heart of Sanlúcar, it was once the Hospital de San Juan de Dios. The larger bodega, Pago Sancular Viejo, is located on the road to Jerez and accounts for about 80% of La Guita's production. While legally allowed to source grapes from anywhere in Jerez, they focus exclusively on grapes from Sanlúcar - specifically from the Milaflores vineyard.
La Guita Manzanilla (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -April 09, 2021 "Distinctive, with verbena and tarragon notes leading the way, followed by lemon pith and jicama flavors. Flashes of gooseberry and talc run through the finish."
La Guita Manzanilla (90 WA)
James Suckling -April 09, 2021 "The NV La Guita Manzanilla has always had a very strong and marked character of brine, green olives and mustard seeds, with an overall sweet sensation. The medium-bodied palate is…
La Guita Manzanilla (94 JS)
James Suckling -April 09, 2021 "Unique aromas of dried apples, lemon blossom, almonds and cream. Hints of seaweed. Full-bodied, yet focused and tight with lively acidity and a beautifully composed finish of fruit and flavor.…
Masciarelli 30444
Marina Cvetic ISKRA 2017
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
April 07, 2021
ISKRA is the Serbian word for “spark,” and Gianni Masciarelli dedicated this wine to his wife, Marina Cvetic, who is from Serbia. It is among the Marina Cvetic line of wines, which Gianni created for his wife. Made from a single-vineyard cru of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, ISKRA is a wine of extraordinary distinction and depth.
Marina Cvetić Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva ISKRA 2017 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -October 22, 2021 October 2021
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic ISKRA 2017 (91 VM)
Vinous -April 07, 2021 "Blueberries, blackberries, sweet herbs, spice and a hint of pastry cream form the 2017 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Iskra’s seductive bouquet. It’s silky and medium-bodied, with an elegant display of ripe…
Xavier Milhade Wines 30377
Château Tour Bayard 2018
Montagne-Saint-Émilion
April 02, 2021
Château Tour Bayard is a recent addition to the Milhade portfolio, coming into the family through marriage. This 25 acre property in the St.-Émilion Satellite Montagne-St.-Émilion has been run by the Richard family since 1956, and is now regarded as one of the top estates in the appellation.
Château Tour Bayard 2018 (92 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 26, 2021 "The 2018 Tour Bayard is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, weighing in with 15% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it charges out of the glass with…
Château Tour Bayard 2018 (92 JS)
James Suckling -April 02, 2021 “This has a rich nose of dried blueberry, sandalwood, bitter chocolate and walnut. Dried violets, too. It’s medium-bodied with firm, sleek tannins. Fresh and structured. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet…
Château Tour Bayard 2018 (91 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -April 02, 2021 “A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, all from the Montagne region of Saint-Emilion, the 2018 Château Tour Bayard has a classy nose of redcurrants, ripe cherries, green…
Château Tour Bayard 2018 (92 VM)
Vinous -April 02, 2021 “The 2018 Tour Bayard is so expressive right out of the gate. Freshly cut flowers, lavender and spice add lovely aromatic lift to a core of red/purplish berry fruit. This…
Domaine Chanson 30299
Gevrey-Chambertin 2018
Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy
March 26, 2021
Gevrey-Chambertin is one of the major communes in the Cote de Nuits and is located in the northern part of the appellation. This is a "coup de coeur" wine, meaning it touches your heart with its charming style and powerful aromas and flavors.
Far Mountain 30113
Fission Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
March 18, 2021
Fission is a pure mountain wine, with a dark depth of fruit chiseled by the cool elevation of its two vineyard sites. A wine of texture, with the intensity and sappy concentration we associate with old vines, it builds into powerful tannins that remain refined, almost cloaked by the seductiveness of the fruit and the gently building structure. The name Fission was ultimately chosen to reference the textural and mineral characteristics that the unique volcanic soil brings to this wine.
Far Mountain Fission Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -November 22, 2021 “From the Alta Vista Vineyard, this impressive red is earthy in cedar, pencil shaving and dried herb. A violet note highlights the elegant palate, which is restrained in oak and…
Far Mountain Fission Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (93 JS)
James Suckling -March 18, 2021 “This is a balanced red, showing blackberry and bark with chili and some herbs. It’s medium-to full-bodied with nice drinkability and a succulent, flavorful finish. Iodine, pine needles, slate and…
Far Mountain 30092
Myrna Chardonnay 2019
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
March 18, 2021
Myrna’s focused intensity of fruit and texture reflects its two extreme mountain and hillside vineyard sites. The word Myrna translates to "beloved", a reflection of Far Mountain's feelings about truly great Chardonnay: wines that can translate from their sites intense minerality, texture and a dazzling spectrum of flavors.
Far Mountain Myrna Chardonnay 2019 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -November 23, 2021 "High-toned and floral, this wine offers a generous mouthfeel of salty oak, mineral and wet stone. The elegant fruit profile combines pear, apple and Meyer lemon with ease, complementing the…
Far Mountain Myrna Chardonnay 2019 (94 VM)
Vinous -July 22, 2021 “The 2019 Chardonnay Myrna shows just how compelling the vintage is for white wines. Lemon oil, white flowers, chalk and mint give the 2019 a brilliant upper register that almost…
Far Mountain Myrna Chardonnay 2019 (94 JS)
James Suckling -March 18, 2021 “A polished, minerally chardonnay with sliced apple, lemon rind and some stone and flint. Laurel and other herbs, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a creamy texture and balance. Phenolic texture.…
Ponzi Vineyards 30056
Pinot Noir Reserve 2017
Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley
March 18, 2021
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.
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 2017 (93 VM)
Vinous -February 11, 2022 "Glistening ruby-red. Expansive red and dark berry preserve, mocha and cola scents reveal complementary candied rose and baking spice nuances. Palate-coating cherry cola and blackberry flavors are sweetened by a…
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 2017 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -June 30, 2021 "A refined, almost delicate sensibility is at work here. This is the most Burgundian of the high-end Ponzi Pinots, young and fresh and racy and tight. The bright raspberry and…
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 2017 (95 JS)
James Suckling -June 30, 2021 "Attractive ripe and pure red cherry fruit that is nicely framed in spice, conifer-forest and sweet-earth elements. The palate has a bold heart of concentrated red-cherry flavor and delivers a…
Tenuta Luce 29996
Brunello di Montalcino 2016
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
March 16, 2021
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.
Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2016 (96 WS)
Wine Spectator -March 17, 2021 “Pure black cherry, blackberry and black currant flavors abound in this rich red, supported by graphite, earth, wild rosemary and anise notes. Balanced and almost approachable now, yet the refined…
Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2016 (95 DE)
Decanter -March 16, 2021 “Lighter in colour than the Luce, higher acidity even on the aromatics, gorgeously sculpted and nuanced, with kick and backbone. A savoury edge to the fruit, and strong spices, we…
Ornellaia 29984
Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2019
Toscana IGT
March 16, 2021
Le Volte dell’Ornellaia combines a Mediterranean expression of generosity with structure and complexity, reflecting the philosophy of Ornellaia. It represents the first step into the Ornellaia family, and is an ideal wine for everyday enjoyment.
Ornellaia Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2019 (91 JS)
James Suckling -August 11, 2021 "This is very Mediterranean in character with sage and rosemary to the blackberry and tar aromas. It’s medium-to full-bodied with medium, chewy tannins and a savory finish. Black-pepper undertones with…
Ornellaia Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2019 (91 VM)
Vinous -April 28, 2021 "The 2019 Le Volte dell’Ornellaia is terrific. Bold, juicy and wonderfully expressive, the 2019 will drink well right out of the gate. Juicy black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol and chocolate…
Ornellaia Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2019 (90 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -March 16, 2021 "Rosemary, sage and underbrush on the attack. Tight, extremely spicy, this feels full of freshly cut herbs with touches of earth. A cold start to the season meant late budding…
Marietta Cellars 29940
Armé Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
North Coast, California
March 16, 2021
"Named after Armé, the husband of Marietta and great-great uncle of Owner/Winemaker Scot Bilbro, this Cabernet Sauvignon conveys a taut freshness and aromatic purity. Stylistically balanced between modern California and Old World, this wine is dense with fresh, dark fruit and tempered with a savory, earthy character. The dry fly on the label is a reference to Chris Bilbro's long family history of fishing with his great uncle Armé along the waterways that now adjoin the three estate vineyards.
Marietta's family series is an ode to the elements that have unified the family's winemakers over time: family, hard work, passion, and a love for the creative process that is winemaking."
Marietta Cellars Armé Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (93 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "Round-textured and fruity with balance and softness, yet freshness at the same time. Medium-bodied. Attractive berry, currant and sweet green-tobacco undertones." - J.S.
Marietta Cellars Armé Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 08, 2021 "The 2018 Armé Cabernet Sauvignon is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 7% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. Medium ruby-purple, it has pure, classic aromas of cassis, graphite, violets,…
Marietta Cellars 29935
Christo Red Blend 2018
North Coast, California
March 16, 2021
Named and styled after Chris Bilbro, affectionately called ""Christo"" by his great-aunt Marietta, this Rhone varietal blend is gentle but powerful, pleasurable but deep, and refined while raw. An ode to Scot's father and founder of Marietta Cellars, this blend is largely Syrah from the McDowell estate, blended with Petite Sirah from the Angeli Estate and Grenache from the Yorkville Highlands Estate. The pig snout on the label is a reminder of how Chris Bilbro made wild boar sausage and carted his creations around the country to share with chefs and wine lovers alike as he sold Marietta wines.
Marietta's family series is an ode to the elements that have unified the family's winemakers over time: family, hard work, passion, and a love for the creative process that is winemaking.
Marietta Cellars Christo Red Blend 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "Very attractive aromas of blackberry, sweet tobacco and wet earth follow through to a full body with a round, soft texture. Smoke, tar and graphite notes. Flavorful finish." - J.S.
Marietta Cellars Christo Red Blend 2018 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 08, 2021 "The 2018 Christo is made up of 60% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 12% Petite Sirah and 4% Viognier. Vibrant ruby-purple in color, the nose offers pure scents of crushed red, black…
Iron Horse Vineyards 29619
Wedding Cuvée 2017
Green Valley, Russian River Valley, California
March 11, 2021
The irresistible Wedding Cuvée has witnessed countless special moments since its inception in 1980, served at engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day celebrations. Iron Horse’s play on a Blanc de Noirs, this wine features extremely expressive and fruit forward Pinot Noir lots blended with just a touch of steely Chardonnay to add a firm acid backbone. A romantic tinge of pink in the glass hints at the character of the Pinot Noir in this cuvée, and raspberry and nutmeg aromas on the nose are followed by juicy stone fruit, lively blood orange, and red berry flavors that are held seamlessly together with refined and delicate bubbles. Dangerously easy to drink.
Iron Horse Vineyards Wedding Cuvée 2017 (97 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -January 20, 2022 “This beautiful sparkling wine tastes of brioche, freshly picked strawberry and blood orange. It is rich and generous yet balanced on the palate, finishing on refreshing accents of slate and…
Iron Horse Vineyards Wedding Cuvée 2017 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -November 03, 2021 "Supple and harmonious, with pretty strawberry, baked apple and nectarine flavors that are laced with yeast roll and spice." -TF
