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Masciarelli 26992
Marina Cvetic Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2018
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
November 20, 2020
The Trebbiano Riserva Marina Cvetic represents the ultimate expression for the estate of one of the historical vines of Abruzzo. Like Montepulciano, Trebbiano was once thought to be a workhorse grape without the potential to produce great wine. The interpretation of this wine is original and has a character. Marina Cvetic wines have full body and are elegant and are a “lone voice” for the most demanding and technical experts.
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2018 (92 VM)
Vinous -April 07, 2021 “The captivating 2018 Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva pulls you close to the glass with an elegant display of baked apples and pears complemented by exotic florals and hints of confectionary spice.…
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2018 (93 JS)
James Suckling -December 10, 2020 "A white with sliced-lime, ripe-pear and some green-apple character. It’s full-bodied with a dense palate and a vivid, creamy finish. Some vanilla and pralines."
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2018 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -November 20, 2020 "Vibrant aromas of lemon zest and yellow apple peel are framed in accents of toast and honey on the nose. Fermented in barrel and aged for 12 months in new…
Dog Point Vineyard 26776
Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Marlborough
November 11, 2020
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 2019 (93 WE)
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Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2019 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -August 23, 2022 "While fleshy and succulent, this leads with crisp acidity. Offers notes of lanolin, litsea oil, honeysuckle, lemon curd, lime sherbet and dried chamomile, which are put into focus with mouthwatering…
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2019 (95 JS)
James Suckling -January 31, 2022 "Flinty, reductive notes open up to lime zest, white grapefruit, dried pineapple, hay, white pepper and hints of praline. Medium-bodied with sharp acidity and a phenolic, tight and taut palate.…
Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2019 (95 JS)
James Suckling -November 11, 2020 "The complex style is nicely dialed-in here, offering a fresh array of grilled lemon and peach with some gently nutty aromas, as well as a lime-curd edge. Really fresh. The…
Dog Point Vineyard 26758
Pinot Noir 2018
Marlborough
November 11, 2020
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 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -November 11, 2020 "Attractive, earthy and spicy aromas are wound seamlessly into bright, red and darker cherries. This is complex and fragrant with dialed-in oak. The palate has impressively intense red-cherry flavors with…
Dog Point Vineyard 26753
Chardonnay 2018
Marlborough
November 11, 2020
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 2018 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -February 02, 2021 "Rich and toasty upfront, with hazelnut, nutmeg and cardamom details that mingle with peach, poached pear and green apple flavors and a hint of gunpowder tea on a supple and…
Dog Point Chardonnay 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -November 11, 2020 "A complex chardonnay with guava, lime and lightly grilled-peach aromas, as well as flint and toasted hazelnut. The palate has an impressively taut and concentrated feel with praline, hazelnut, peach…
E. Guigal 26696
Crozes-Hermitage 2018
Crozes-Hermitage
November 09, 2020
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.
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2018 (92 VM)
Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Saturated ruby. Ripe, smoke-accented dark fruit, olive paste and cracked pepper qualities on the nose. Broad and supple in texture, offering vaguely jammy blackberry and kirsch flavors and a hint…
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2018 (90 JS)
James Suckling -September 02, 2022 "Aromas of red fruit and berries, thyme, red licorice and grated nutmeg. Full-bodied with guiding tannins. Straightforward with a solid core of red fruits. Bark and moss undertones." - J.S…
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2018 (91 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -August 11, 2021 Full Review to be Published in October, 2021
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2018 (92 WA)
Wine Advocate (90-92) -November 09, 2020 "Tasted against the 2016 and 2017, Guigal's 2018 Crozes Hermitage reveals another level of ripeness and plushness. It's full-bodied, maybe even a little jammy (not a problem at this youthful…
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2018 (92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (89-92) -November 09, 2020 "I loved the 2018 Crozes-Hermitage, which is similar to the 2017 yet offers a touch more purity of fruit. Blackberries, black raspberries, smoked game, and earth all emerge from this…
Petrolo 26616
Bòggina B 2018
Toscana IGT
November 04, 2020
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 2018 (97 JS)
James Suckling -November 04, 2020 "This white offers serious layers of fruit and acidity with fantastically complex apples, honey blossom, nuts and walnuts on the nose and palate. It’s fullbodied, yet fresh and vivid. Acidity…
Petrolo Bòggina B 2018 (94+ WA)
Wine Advocate (94+ ) -November 04, 2020 "This is a niche wine that will capture your heart and mind. 2018 Bòggina B (closed with a wax capsule) is a pure expression of Trebbiano that is aged carefully…
Petrolo Bòggina B 2018 (94 VN)
Vinous -November 04, 2020 "The 2018 Bòggina B (Bòggina Bianco) is bright, focused and full of energy. Lemon peel, crushed rocks, mint and white pepper come alive in a wine that combines sizzling energy…
Petrolo 26603
Bòggina A 2018
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC
November 04, 2020
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 2018 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -February 02, 2021 "A full-bodied, fleshy version, this red sports plum, cherry, iron and tobacco flavors. It's dense, even chunky, yet balanced and long on the mineral-streaked finish."
Petrolo Bòggina A 2018 (95 JS)
James Suckling -November 04, 2020 "The purity of fruit here is impressive with cherries, plums and highlights of grilled meat and wet earth. Some tile, too. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that are pure and polished.…
Petrolo Boggina 2018 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -November 04, 2020 "Bòggina A is Sangiovese that has been aged in amphorae. Judging from the Instagram feed of proprietor Luca Sanjust, quite a few new clay aging vessels have been added to…
Petrolo Boggina A 2018 (94 VM)
Vinoud -November 04, 2020 "The 2018 Bòggina A (Bògginanfora) offers a striking expression of Sangiovese. Sweet red cherry, mint, orange peel and cinnamon all grace this silky, mid-weight wine from Petrolo. The translucent beauty…
Petrolo 26590
Bòggina C 2018
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC
November 04, 2020
Bòggina is a Sangiovese cru and a testament to the winemaking foresight of Petrolo’s founder, Gastone Bazzocchi, who planted the vineyard in 1952 and saw the great quality potential of the vineyard early on. Over the years, the vineyard has been replanted little by little with a massale selection to preserve the diversity of the original clones. Bòggina showcases the great expression of a 100% Sangiovese that Petrolo’s unique terroir and microclimate are capable of producing.
Petrolo Bòggina C 2018 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -December 10, 2020 "This red smells great, revealing pure black cherry, blackberry and plum fruit, shaded by vanilla, cedar, iron and toasty oak. It's rich and dense, staying fresh and focused on the…
Petrolo Bòggina C 2018 (96 VM)
Vinous -November 04, 2020 "The 2018 Bòggina C (Bòggina Classico) is another superb wine from Petrolo. Here, Sangiovese is aged in oak, which gives the wine more mid-palate depth and broader shoulders, which, frankly,…
Petrolo Bòggina C 2018 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -November 04, 2020 "From old-vine (and organic) Sangiovese planted in 1952, the Petrolo 2018 Val d'Arno di Sopra Bòggina C is a gorgeous wine with thick flavors and dark saturation. This is a…
Petrolo Bòggina C 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -November 04, 2020 “The purity of fruit is just right in this red with dried berries, dried leaves, terracotta and dried tobacco. Some smoke, too. It’s full-bodied, yet vivid and focused. No new…
Petrolo 26577
Galatrona 2018
Toscana IGT
November 04, 2020
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 2018 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -February 02, 2021 "Rich, exuding blackberry and black cherry flavors, with accents of fresh herbs, green olive and smoky oak. Fleshy and firm at once, it resonates on the lingering finish. Charming, classy…
Petrolo Galatrona 2018 (96 VM)
Vinous -November 04, 2020 "The flagship 2018 Galatrona, 100% Merlot, is very beautiful. Silky tannins wrap around a core of Merlot fruit. I am struck by how elegant the 2018 is, as Galatrona is…
Petrolo Galatrona 2018 (97 WA)
Wine Advocate -November 04, 2020 "The Petrolo 2018 Val d'Arno di Sopra Galatrona is a beautifully soft and supple expression with dark fruit, cherry, blackberry, tobacco, spice and smoked cedar wood. The results are balanced…
Petrolo Galatrona 2018 (98 JS)
James Suckling -November 04, 2020 "Aromas of blackberries, black olives, green olive, and violets. It’s really aromatic. Full-bodied, yet so precise and polished with creamy, layered tannins that caress your palate. It’s extremely persistent and…
Petrolo 26563
Torrione 2018
Toscana IGT
November 04, 2020
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 2018 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -December 14, 2020 "Straddles a Bordeaux character with Tuscan leanings of wild herbs, tar and underbrush flanking the core of black currant, blackberry and pencil shaving flavors. It's firm and long, with a…
Petrolo Torrione 2018 (92 VM)
Vinous -November 04, 2020 "Petrolo's 2018 Torrione is fabulous. Deep, inky and generous, the 2018 packs a serious punch. Ripe dark red fruit, chocolate, spice, leather and tobacco are all kicked up a few…
Petrolo Torrione 2018 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -November 04, 2020 "This is such a fun edition of this wine with a fluttering heart sketched onto the front label. I imagine that the heart could be dedicated to proprietor Luca Sanjust's…
Petrolo Torrione 2018 (95 JS)
James Suckling -November 04, 2020 "A red with plenty of blackberry, black olive floral and oyster-shell character. It’s full-bodied, yet layered, extremely polished and beautiful. A dusty texture. Hazelnut and walnut undertones. From organically grown…
E. Guigal 26459
Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2016
Côte-Rôtie
October 29, 2020
La Turque is Guigal’s most recent addition to the single-vineyard Cru Côte-Rôties, coming over as part of their purchase of the Vidal-Fleury firm in 1980. La Turque had produced outstanding wines in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but had not been used for wine production for nearly 50 years. The Guigals acquired the vineyard and re-planted it in 1980 and 1981, based on Etienne Guigal’s memory of the quality of the wines it produced during his tenure at Vidal-Fleury. The first vintage was the magnificent 1985. In both position and style, it sits between La Mouline and La Landonne: the complex soils lend an exotic character to La Turque, and its concentration and elegance exhibit the virility of the Côte Brune with the subtlety and femininity of the Côte Blonde.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2017 (98 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 16, 2021 “Loaded with exotic perfumes of spring flowers and ripe berries, the 2016 Cote Rotie La Turque looks more like the wine I first tasted back in 2017. Medium to full-bodied,…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2016 (96 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -November 20, 2020 "Showing beautifully, the 2016 Côte Rôtie La Turque comes from the Côte Brune (along with the La Landonne) and includes a solid chunk of co-fermented Viognier. As with all the…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2016 (96 WA)
Wine Spectator -October 29, 2020 “Dark and winey, with waves of cassis, steeped plum and warmed cherry preserves rolling through, all laced with dried anise, black tea and mesquite notes. The long finish picks up…
E. Guigal 26458
Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2016
Côte-Rôtie
October 29, 2020
First planted by the Romans 2,500 years ago, La Mouline is the oldest and most famous vineyard of Cote-Rotie, and Guigal’s single vineyard bottling of La Mouline in the 1960s set off a quality revolution throughout the Rhone Valley. The stunning amphitheater is the most complex plot in Cote-Rotie due to its extremely steep slopes with expositions in every direction. Of the three famous “LaLas” that Guigal produces and are the most collectible wines of the Rhone Valley, La Mouline was the first and is the only one on the Cote Blonde, and its signature is an unbelievable exoticism, an irresistibly and unique lifted floral, black fruit, earthy, spicy perfume, its coiled power always in balance, seemingly endless.
E Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2016 (97 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 14, 2021 "Like the La Turque, the 2016 Cote Rotie La Mouline is about as approachable a young La La as you're likely to find. Floral notes include hints of violet and…
E Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2016 (98 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -November 20, 2020 "Probably one of my favorite wines in the world is the La Mouline Côte Rôtie from the Guigal family. Coming from old vines and a warmer, steep, terraced parcel not…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2016 (95 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 29, 2020 "Suave in feel, this lovely, beguiling wine offers perfumed black tea and incense notes swirling around a core of steeped cherry and plum fruit, all inlaid with notes of anise…
E. Guigal 26457
Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2016
Côte-Rôtie
October 29, 2020
One of the three “LaLa” wines that Guigal produces and are the most collectible wines of the Rhone Valley, La Landonne is a remarkable expression of terroir. And for good reason, La Landonne is situated on one of the steepest vineyards of the Côte Brune, a 45 degree slope that remarkably requires harvesters to start picking from the bottom of the vineyard and work their way up, placing grape bunches in bins that are set on sleds and dragged up the hill. Along with its position at the northern end of the Côte Brune and the fact it is the last vineyard to ripen, La Landonne is the mirror of the feminine and voluptuous La Mouline: it is a wine of driving power, defined by its dark fruit and structure. The first vintage Guigal produced was in 1978, after being planted in 1975 at the time of Philippe Guigal’s birth.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2016 (99 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 14, 2021 “The darkest, most concentrated and tannic of the 2016 La Las, the 2016 Cote Rotie La Landonne boasts hints of smoked meat and scorched coffee on the nose, waves of…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2016 (97 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 29, 2020 “This sports some ripe black cherry, bitter plum and black currant fruit flavors allied to a bolt of cast iron through the middle, while mesquite, bay leaf and savory notes…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2016 (97 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -October 29, 2020 “The 2016 Côte Rôtie La Landonne showed brilliantly, with the more fresh, classic, and elegant style of the vintage front and center. All Syrah aged four years in new French…
Chateau Montelena 26220
Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018
Napa Valley, California
October 22, 2020
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 Valley Chardonnay 2018 (92 VM)
Vinous -October 22, 2020 “Chateau Montelena's 2018 Chardonnay is bright and finely sculpted, with terrific energy driving the citrus and floral flavors. Blocking malolactic fermentation keeps the flavors brisk. This cool site in Oak…
Tenuta Luce 26092
Lucente 2018
Toscana IGT
October 15, 2020
Lucente is the second wine of Luce, a wine with contemporary style, immediate and great pleasure, and like its elder sibling, an authentic interpretation of Montalcino and the Luce estate.
Tenuta Luce Lucente 2018 (91 DE)
Vinous -July 12, 2021 "The 2018 La Vite Lucente is bright, fresh and wonderfully perfumed. Sweet dark cherry, plum, mocha, lavender and wild flowers all run through this gracious, mid-weight red. Fresh and nuanced,…
Tenuta Luce Lucente 2018 (91 DE)
Decanter -March 16, 2021 "Bright cherry red with touches of sour cherry on the attack, opening up to raspberry and blackberry. High acidity makes it naturally mouthwatering and sappy with a smoky balance on…
Masciarelli 26071
Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2017
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
October 15, 2020
The Montepulciano Marina Cvetic represents an intense and remarkable expression of one of the historical vines of Abruzzo. The 100% Montepulciano comes from eight of the estate's top parcels, across an altitude of 500 to 1,200 feet above sea level, on soils of calcareous clay and lime. In these vineyards, we find not only the traditional Abruzzo pergola vine training, but also Simple Guyot and Spur Cordon as well.
Marina Cvetić Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2017 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -October 22, 2021 "The Marina Cvetić 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva S. Martino Rosso is a full and generous wine that nails both the traits of the hot vintage and this super soft and…
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2017 (90 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -August 11, 2021 Full Review to be Posted in October, 2021
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2017 (93 JS)
James Suckling -December 10, 2020 "A red with plenty of ripe-berry, tar, ash and walnut aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and layered with lots of fruit and flavor."
E. Guigal 25963
Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Rouge 2017
Saint-Joseph
October 12, 2020
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 Rouge 2017 (95 W&S)
Wine & Spirits Magazine -August 19, 2021 "This comes from the vineyard that gave St-Joseph its name, a south-facing parcel of granite in Tournon that grew a garnet-hued beauty in 2017. It’s appealing from the very first…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge 2017 (92 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 14, 2021 "The 2017 Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph displays plenty of cedar and vanilla accents on the nose (it's aged in 100% new French oak) [...] Full-bodied and velvety, this is a rich,…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge 2017 (95+ JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (95+) -November 20, 2020 "Coming from the namesake vineyard of the appellation just south of Tournon, it reveals a dense purple color as well as a primordial bouquet of smoked black fruits, bacon fat,…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge 2017 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 28, 2020 “An extroverted style, with a rush of boldly ripe plum and blackberry compote flavors that are round and inviting in feel, laced with dark licorice and fruitcake and ending with…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Rouge 2017 (93 VM)
Vinous -October 12, 2020 “Inky magenta. Heady, mineral- and oak-tinged blue fruit, potpourri, cola and olive aromas are given a spicy edge by a hint of cracked pepper. Impressively concentrated yet vibrant in character,…
E. Guigal 25949
Condrieu La Doriane 2018
Condrieu
October 12, 2020
La Doriane is a luxury cuvée of Condrieu that the Guigals have produced since the 1994 vintage. A great success since the first vintage, the wine always seems richly oaked and very fruity when young, transforming in 3-4 years into a seamlessly complex, aromatic and vibrant wine. La Doriane contradicts the accepted wisdom that Condrieu does not age well.
E. Guigal Condrieu La Doriane 2018 (96 VM)
Vinous -October 12, 2020 "Light, green-tinged yellow. A hugely perfumed bouquet evokes ripe orchard and pit fruit liqueur, honey, vanilla, exotic flowers and smoky minerals, along with emerging spiciness. Broad and fleshy but shockingly…
E. Guigal Condrieu La Doriane 2018 (97 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -October 12, 2020 "The 2018 Condrieu La Doriane is a bigger, more luxurious version of the appellation release. Beautiful quince, acacia flowers, apricot, and spice notes emerge from the glass and it builds…
E. Guigal 25937
Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 2016
Côte-Rôtie
October 12, 2020
The Guigal family spent 15 years restoring Château d'Ampuis, a historic property whose oldest sections date to the 11th century. The Château d’Ampuis has been the symbol of the town of Ampuis and the world-renowned Côte-Rôtie vineyard area for ten centuries. When the Guigal family learned that there was at one time a wine produced with the Château d’Ampuis name, they decided to produce an exceptional wine that would showcase the best that Côte-Rôtie has to offer.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 2016 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 14, 2021 "The 2016 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis remains a wonderfully harmonious, medium to full-bodied effort, possessing tremendous energy and length. Cedary notes accent red raspberries on the nose, while the streamlined…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 2016 (96 JD)
Wine Spectator -November 20, 2020 "Revealing a ruby/purple hue as well as a stunning nose of black raspberry and cassis interwoven with notes of bacon fat, spring flowers, violets, and smoked game, this beauty hits…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 2016 (95 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 28, 2020 "This lovely version throws off some pretty stylish aromas of incense, black tea and juniper, followed by a focused core of steeped cherry and plum fruit. Subtle mineral and savory…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis 2016 (95 VM)
Vinous -October 12, 2020 "Extremely dark ruby. Powerful, mineral-accented cherry and dark fruit preserve, exotic spice, licorice and incense aromas show sharp delineation and pick up hints of candied flowers and olive with aeration.…
E. Guigal 25925
Hermitage 2017
Hermitage
October 12, 2020
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 2017 (94 VM)
Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Deep, vivid ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, floral and exotic spices, with botanical herb, game and olive notes in the background. Concentrated but energetic…
E. Guigal Hermitage 2017 (95 W&S)
Wine & Spirits Magazine -August 19, 2021 "Yes, there’s the sumptuous oak that’s a hallmark of Guigal reds, as well as a hedonistic chocolatey density of flavor. There’s red fruit and warm spice, licorice and earth, and…
E. Guigal Hermitage 2017 (92 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 14, 2021 "Guigal's 2017 Hermitage boasts singed leather, exotic spice and roasted meat notes, plus plenty of cedar, mocha, cherry and cassis. It's a whirl of complexity bound together on the medium…
E. Guigal Hermitage 2017 (94 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -October 12, 2020 "Aged 48 months in barrel, it’s ruby/purple-colored and has a killer nose of blackcurrants, black raspberries, smoked meats, spice box, vanillin, and espresso. Rich, full-bodied, and powerful, with background oak,…
Tommasi 25841
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
October 08, 2020
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 2016 (92 WA)
Wine Advocate -January 19, 2022 "The Tommasi 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico reveals a dark and savory side that we did not see in the hotter and sweeter 2017 vintage. This wine is angular and…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -December 06, 2021 "A compact Amarone with an overtone of cured tobacco, defined by crisp tannins tightly meshed to flavors of steeped cherry, dried raspberry and minerally hints of smoke and loamy earth.…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016 (93 VM)
Vinous -February 25, 2021 "The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is quite reserved and understated, but in a way that keeps you at the edge of the glass. Roses, blackberries, savory herbs and a…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016 (94 JS)
James Suckling -December 08, 2020 "A rich, layered Amarone with lots of fruit. Bright, sliced dried citrus to the tripe and juicy fruit. It's full bodied and compact with a beautiful finish and transparency."
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016 (90 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -November 18, 2020 "Reveals whiffs of stewed prune, leather and tilled earth. The solid palate offers baked plum, candied raisin and a dollop of vanilla alongside polished, rather relaxed tannins before a bitter…
Tommasi 25833
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca’ Florian 2012
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG
October 08, 2020
Amarone Riserva “Ca ‘Florian” is made with selected grapes from one of the oldest vineyards owned by the Tommasi family, with vines averaging 30 years.
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca’ Florian 2012 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -January 19, 2022 "The Tommasi 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca' Florian offers an interesting perspective tasted now just shy of the 10-year mark since the harvest. This special late-release blend of…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca’ Florian 2012 (94 VM)
Vinous -February 25, 2021 "The 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca' Florian holds nothing back, exploding from the glass with a massive wave of medicinal blackberries and cherries dipped in dark chocolate, complemented…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca’ Florian 2012 (94 JS)
James Suckling -December 08, 2020 "This is really showing lots of dried fruit with sultana, white-pepper and fig flavors. It's full and very tight with a long, intense finish. Chewy and gorgeous now. Very classic…
Tommasi 25806
Ripasso Valpolicella 2018
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
October 07, 2020
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 2018 (90 VM)
Vinous -April 18, 2022 The 2018 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso lifts up, with lavender and violets giving way to rich brown spice and crushed cherries. This is round and pliant yet salty in character…
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella 2018 (92 JS)
James Suckling -July 15, 2021 "Lightly exotic nose of ripe raspberries, prunes and a hint of orange zest. Medium-bodied with a tight, intense bead of fruit, very fine tannins and lovely chocolate orange at the…
Gary Farrell Winery 25774
Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2018
Russian River Valley, California
October 07, 2020
The Russian River Selection bottlings are quintessential Russian River Valley wines blended from some of the region’s top vineyards, taking advantage of varied climates and unique site characteristics. Undoubtedly showcasing a beautiful expression of the varietal and of the appellation’s unique terroir, this Pinot Noir blend captures the richness, purity and elegance that are Gary Farrell Winery’s trademarks.
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2018 (93 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -February 25, 2021 "Fresh and vibrant with scents of apple blossoms and flavors of tart strawberries, this is a springtime wine that lasts on beautiful fragrant fruit. The floral notes of jasmine add…
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2018 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast (Editor's Choice ) -February 05, 2021 "Sumptuous in strawberry, blackberry and nutmeg spice, with prominent tannin structure, this is a balanced wine sourced from enviable sites such as Hallberg, Rochioli and Martaella. Orange peel, black tea…
Marietta Cellars 25665
Old Vine Red Lot 71
California, United States
October 01, 2020
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 71 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 08, 2021 "Deep ruby-purple in color, the NV Old Vine Red Lot 71 has bright black cherry on the nose, with accents of fresh tobacco leaves, woodsmoke iron and potpourri. Medium-bodied, grainy…
Ornellaia 25613
Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2018
Bolgheri DOC Rosso
September 29, 2020
Coming primarily from the estate’s younger vineyards and made with the same passion and attention to detail as Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is a true “second vin.” A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia combines generosity and depth of flavor with an engaging and vibrant personality.
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2018 (92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -June 22, 2022 "As usual, the 2018 Le Serre Nuove Dell'Ornellaia is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, and it functions as the second wine of Ornellaia. Aged15…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2018 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 06, 2021 "The 2018 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that is aged in oak for 15 months. The wine…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2018 (93 DE)
Decanter -March 16, 2021 "Crackling with personality, this has a lovely mix of dark chocolate shavings, liquorice, sweet cedar, raspberry, sage and Tuscan underbrush. Really one to savour, holds its grip through the palate…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2018 (93 VM)
Vinous -February 18, 2021 "The 2018 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is everything a second wine should be. Open-knit and silky, with impeccable balance and tons of sheer appeal, the 2018 is exquisite today. In…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2018 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -February 02, 2021 "Rich and packed with black cherry, blackberry and plum flavors shaded by wild Mediterranean herbs and baking spices. It's polished, yet dense, the tannins lining the lingering finish like cocoa…
Quinta do Noval 25558
Touriga Nacional 2018
Douro DOC
September 23, 2020
Intense and concentrated, with fine tannic structure, Touriga Nacional is distinguished by its delicacy, a characteristic of the Quinta do Noval style. It is the product of a strict selection from the best lots produced by the Quinta in any given year.
Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional 2018 (90+ WA)
Wine Advocate (90+) -September 23, 2020 "The 2018 Touriga Nacional was aged for 11 months in 30% new French barriques. It comes in at 14.1% alcohol. Fragrant and chock-full of blue-fruit flavors, this elegant Touriga is…
Quinta do Noval 25555
Cedro do Noval Branco 2019
Douro Valley, Portugal
September 23, 2020
Named after the emblematic cedar tree that dominates Quinta do Noval's terrace, Cedro do Noval is an authentic expression of the Douro. It is made at Quinta do Noval using carefully selected grapes 100 % grown on the highest steeply terraced vineyards of Quinta do Noval, in the heart of the Douro Valley, in Northern Portugal.
Quinta do Noval Cedro Branco 2019 (92 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -February 11, 2021 "This blend of viosinho and gouveio ferments and ages in French Oak barrels (20% new), tightening up the structure of the wine. Everything about it is pale, from the peach…
Quinta do Noval Cedro Branco 2019 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -January 14, 2021 "A spicy white with elements of pineapple and warm peach that are detailed with baking spice, lemon oil and tarragon notes. Savory hints of herb and mineral join in on…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 25514
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
September 17, 2020
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 2017 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -September 17, 2020 "Gorgeous in every way, from the lush and silky feel to the waves of creamed melon, white peach and green fig flavors, accented by spritely chamomile and verbena details. The…
Champagne Bollinger 24943
Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2009
Champagne, France
August 28, 2020
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 2009 (96+ VM)
Vinous (96+) -August 28, 2020 "With a few hours of air, apricot, plum, spice, dried cherry and candied orange peel start to appear. In some years, VVF can be quite opulent, 2002 and 2010 come…
Chateau Montelena 24875
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
August 20, 2020
The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is Chateau Montelena’s flagship wine and a quality icon of Napa Valley. The winemaking team works obsessively and passionately with each vintage to capture the best expression of their historic terroir. This is a show-stopper that reveals the perfect blend of flavors, aromas and textures to reach the pinnacle of balance.
We are please to offer the 2005 as part of Chateau Montelena's new "Decade Release" program.
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (93 JS)
James Suckling -August 20, 2020 “This has a leafy currant, mint, and raspberry nose. Complex and very pretty. Full bodied and very firm, with super fine tannins and a long, long finish. This is subtle…
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (94 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -August 20, 2020 “The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate offers a slightly more perfumed, complex nose with its cassis, currants, mint, and spring flowers. This pretty, elegant wine has fine tannins, nicely integrated acidity,…
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (94 VM)
Vinous -August 20, 2020 “Suave, pure and mouthfilling, with its fine-grained dark berry and spice flavors broadening on the back half. Boasts a lovely balance of sweet and savory qualities, with bright acidity and…
Lynmar Estate 24613
Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018
Russian River Valley
July 30, 2020
This classic representation of Russian River Chardonnay from Lynmar features a selection of clones, each vinified separately and blended together, that show the range of flavors and textures that can be achieved in this climate.
Lynmar Estate Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast (Editor's Choice ) -July 30, 2020 Full Review to be Published in October, 2020
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 24553
Inopia Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge 2017
Côtes-du-Rhône
July 28, 2020
Burgundy meets the Rhône. An utter respect for tradition, and in some ways a total break. We’ve watched as Mounir and Rotem Saouma, of Burgundy producer Lucien Le Moine, slowly developed their estate and wines in the Rhône Valley, and the results today are too extraordinary and distinct to ignore.
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône-Villages Inopia 2017 (90-92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (90-92) -July 28, 2020 "The 2017 Côtes du Rhône Village Inopia comes from vines around the estate and is mostly Grenache yet includes smaller amounts of Counoise, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. It offers a perfumed,…
