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Quinta do Noval 22625
Vintage Port 2018
Douro Valley, Portugal
May 28, 2020
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is characterized by its purity of fruit and a fine and delicate quality that is typical of the wines of the property in general but which finds its most remarkable and enduring expression in the Vintage Ports. Equilibrium, harmony, finesse and elegance characterize these great Vintage Ports.
Unlike other Port houses, Noval produces a Vintage Port every year using only a very strict selection of the very best lots, the quantity produced varying accordingly. It is made exclusively from grapes from the Quinta, in the heart of the Douro Valley. The wines selected for the Quinta do Noval Vintage Port blend represent only a small proportion of the total production.
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2018 (96 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -February 10, 2023 "The 2018 Vintage Port is fabulous stuff and has a quintessential bouquet of spiced berries, cassis, fresh plum, Asian spices, and dried flowers. More about elegance, finesse, and complexity than…
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -January 19, 2023 "This has an attractive nose with fresh dark berries, grilled herbs, chocolate and wet stones. Hints of kirsch, too. Full-bodied with moderate sweetness and an array of fine, marble-polished tannins.…
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2018 (95 VM)
Vinous -November 02, 2022 "The 2018 Vintage Port from Noval, picked from 5 September, has a really lovely bouquet with black plum and cassis fruit, still with that faint tincture of fireside hearth, concentrated…
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2018 (97 WS)
Wine Spectator -January 20, 2021 "Juicy and muscular, with a ball of plum paste, warmed fig compote and black currant reduction flavors that need time to unwind. Ample graphite- and bramble-accented grip underscores the fruit…
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2018 (96 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -October 20, 2020 "While this vintage was not generally declared as such by the major Port houses, it has produced some very fine wines. This wine, still very young, is dry in style,…
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2018 (95+ WA)
Wine Advocate (95+ ) -September 11, 2020 “Simply gorgeous, this is aromatic, chock-full of flavor and wholly delicious—but that’s just the starting point. It has a serious backbone too, perfectly countered by the mid-palate depth. More than…
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2018 (95 VM)
Vinous -June 24, 2020 "The 2018 Quinta do Noval is exuberant and calls out for attention on the nose: black plums, sage, cloves and potent scents of fireside hearth. Lovely definition here and very…
Tenuta Luce 22580
Luce 2017
Toscana IGT
May 27, 2020
Luce is a singular and irresistible expression of Montalcino, a Super Tuscan with an exotic side, and above all full of pleasure. The spectacular estate's diversity of soils, expositions and biodiversity of olive groves and forests come together in a wine as vibrant and exciting as the landscape.
Tenuta Luce Luce 2017 (97 JS)
James Suckling -April 07, 2021 "Dark-berry, walnut, cedar and violet aromas with just a hint of chocolate. Full-bodied, layered and rich with ripe tannins and a vivid finish. Shows energy and a velvety texture. Deep…
Tenuta Luce Luce 2017 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -April 07, 2021 "Ripe black currant and cassis fruit is shaded by violet notes and wrapped in an embrace of toasty oak accents. Iron and tobacco hints add interest. This is richly textured…
Tenuta Luce Luce 2017 (95 DE)
Decanter -May 27, 2020 "March 19th 2020 was the 25th anniversary of Luce, a relatively young project founded by the Mondavi and Frescobaldi families in Montalcino. Despite the obvious cancellation of the event, the…
E. Guigal 22511
Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2017
Côte-Rôtie
May 22, 2020
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.
Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2017 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -March 13, 2023 "Deep garnet colored, this expression of Côte-Rotie leads with an intense nose of entwined red fruits, crushed roses and violets. Fresh blackberries, charcuterie, dried herbs and oak spice linger on…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2017 (94 VM)
Vinous -December 22, 2022 "Saturated ruby. Cherry-cola, blackberry, candied flowers and a hint of olive on the spice- and smoke-tinged nose. Fleshy and broad in the mouth, offering bitter cherry, dark berry and fruitcake…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2017 (94 W&S)
Wine & Spirits Magazine -August 19, 2021 "This is a terrific vintage of Brune et Blonde, a blend of both estate and purchased fruit from the Côte Brune’s schist soils and the Blonde’s granite. The concentration gained…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2017 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 14, 2021 "As a standard-bearer for the appellation—it is the region's largest-production wine by a good margin—Guigal's 2017 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde is a solid success. Scents of red raspberries and…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2017 (92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -November 20, 2020 "The 2017 Côte Rôtie Brune Et Blonde showed beautifully. It has the sunny, sexy style of the vintage in its kirsch and black raspberry fruits as well as plenty of…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2017 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 28, 2020 "Lively, with a mix of damson plum and bitter cherry notes lined with sanguine and iron hints. An understated style, but this has range and is sneaky long, with dried…
Masciarelli 22499
Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2019
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
May 22, 2020
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.
Masciarelli Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2019 (91 JS)
James Suckling -December 10, 2020 "Bright, pale cherry-red color. Lots of ripe strawberries on the nose here, with some peach and rose-petal jam, too. A medium-to full-bodied Cerasuolo rosé with medium acidity and pronounced red-fruit…
Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2019 (90 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -October 08, 2020 "This vibrantly hued cherry-red Cerasuolo kicks off with brisk aromas of red-apple peel and Morello cherry, underpinned by a soft washed cheese-rind note. The palate is rounded and well integrated,…
Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2019 (91 VM)
Vinous -May 22, 2020 "The 2019 Villa Gemma Cerasuolo shows depth of rich red berry fruits on the nose, complemented by notes of sweet sage, a hint of lemon, and crushed stone. On the…
Quinta do Noval 21868
Tawny 40 Year Old Port
Douro Valley, Portugal
May 13, 2020
Noval was the first port house to introduce blended tawnies with an indication of average age. Their eldest offering, the Noval Tawny 40 Year Old Port, is a remarkable representation of the quintessence of the Noval Tawny style: a profoundly concentrated and complex old wine, the memory of the house.
Quinta do Noval Tawny 40 Year old Port (97 DE)
Decanter -December 29, 2020 "Terrific stature and visceral intensity. Tightly wound acidity, a touch of volatile acidity and Cognac-like spirit drive to the kaleidoscopic palate, unleashing a never-ending panoply of flavors: black cardamom, spicy…
Quinta do Noval Tawny 40 Year old Port (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 13, 2020 "The NV 40 Year Old Tawny Port was bottled in 2016 with a bar-top cork and 169 grams per liter of residual sugar. The back label talks of "freshness," which…
Quinta do Noval Tawny 40 Year old Port (96 WS)
Wine Spectator -May 13, 2020 "This is very flattering up front, with a lush wave of warm date, fig and toffee leading the way, backed by subtle bitter almond and Brazil nut notes that add…
Quinta do Noval 21781
Cedro do Noval VR Duriense 2016
Vinho Regional Duriense
May 11, 2020
Charm and accessibility in an authentically Douro style. Named after the emblematic cedar tree that dominates the terrace of Quinta do Noval, Cedro do Noval is an authentic expression of the Douro. Principally made up of classic Portuguese varieties, it also contains a proportion of Syrah, which rounds out the fruit and gives the wine enormous charm and accessibility.
Quinta do Noval Cedro do Noval 2016 (92 JS)
James Suckling -May 11, 2020 “Brambly, leafy aromas with red berries on offer. The palate has a smooth delivery of fresh dark berries and plums. A juicy, smooth and even run to the fresh and…
Quinta do Noval Cedro do Noval 2016 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -May 11, 2020 “Cherry and boysenberry notes are interwoven with floral, cassis and cedar details in this elegant, concentrated red, with mineral elements lingering into the plush finish. Touriga Franca, Syrah, Touriga Franca,…
E. Guigal 21687
Tavel 2019
Tavel
May 08, 2020
The Guigal family has been working for decades in Tavel, and today specifically works with 6 growers to produce the traditional style of rosé the region is known for deep fruit, full of spice you find in the reds of the area, structured, and substantial enough to age. Thank goodness this appellation across the river from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 100% dedicated to rosé, still produces wines of this full-bodied style!
E. Gugial Tavel Rosé 2019 (92 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 14, 2021 "The deeply colored 2019 Tavel is almost as much light red wine as it is rosé, boasting strong scents of cherries and raspberries and hints of garrigue and white chocolate.…
E. Gugial Tavel Rosé 2019 (91 JD)
Vinous -November 20, 2020 "The 2019 Tavel offers everything you could want from a Tavel. Medium to full-bodied, it has wonderful cherry and raspberry fruits, a rounded, nicely texture mouthfeel, and a fresh, dry…
E. Gugial Tavel Rosé 2019 (92 VM)
Vinous -May 08, 2020 "Brilliant orange. Pungent red currant, cherry pit and blood orange aromas, along with suggestions of potpourri and fennel. Chewy and energetic on the palate, offering intense red berry, bitter cherry…
E. Guigal 21675
Hermitage 2016
Hermitage
May 08, 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 2016 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -February 04, 2021 Full Review to be Published in May, 2021
E. Guigal Hermitage 2016 (95 VM)
Vinous -May 08, 2020 "Saturated ruby color. Displays expansive aromas of fresh blueberry, cherry, incense and candied flowers. A subtle olive nuance builds with air. Juicy, youthfully chewy and deeply concentrated, offering smoke-tinged dark…
Quinta do Noval 21569
Cedro do Noval Branco 2018
Douro Valley, Portugal
May 07, 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 do Noval Branco 2018 (90 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 07, 2020 "The 2018 Cedro do Noval Branco is an equal blend of Viosinho and Gouveio partly (80%) aged for six months in French oak. It comes in at 13% alcohol. The…
Quinta do Noval 21560
Touriga Nacional 2017
Douro DOC
May 07, 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 2017 (94 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -November 04, 2020 Top 100 Wine of 2020 "This has the textural beauty of the schist-rich air on a cool summer night in the Douro. Its silken refinement takes touriga to a level…
Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional 2017 (95 WE )
Wine Enthusiast -October 16, 2020 "Ripe and elegant, this is a fine wine. Its perfumed character is balanced by the firm tannins that give the wine structure and density. The wine has a sense of…
Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional 2017 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 07, 2020 "The 2017 Touriga Nacional was aged for ten months in French oak of varying ages (only 35% new). It comes in at 14% alcohol. This was bottled about three weeks…
E. Guigal 21491
Crozes-Hermitage 2017
Crozes-Hermitage
May 06, 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 2017 (90 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 14, 2021 "Boasting scents of cracked pepper, black olives, road tar and blackberries, the 2017 Crozes Hermitage is a notable effort and a solid value. It's medium-bodied, yet on the sturdy side,…
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2017 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -January 14, 2021 "Offers up velvety-textured plum and blackberry purée flavors against a backdrop of black tea and alder notes. Subtle sanguine twinge on the slightly soft finish.."
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2017 (91 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -November 20, 2020 "A great example of the vintage, the 2017 Crozes-Hermitage is perfumed and expressive, with sunny notes of ripe red and black fruits, saddle leather, dried herbs, and hints of spiced…
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2017 (91 VM)
Vinous -May 06, 2020 "Bright violet. Spice-tinged blackberry, cherry, pungent flowers and a hint of succulent herbs on the perfumed nose. Smooth and energetic on the palate, offering juicy dark berry flavors that show…
E. Guigal 21479
Saint-Joseph 2017
Saint-Joseph
May 06, 2020
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 2017 (90 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 14, 2021 "Guigal's blended 2017 Saint-Joseph delivers scents of crushed stone, cumin, clove, leather and dark, plummy fruit. Only medium-bodied, it's a fine, linear representation of Syrah, showing more length than breadth…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2017 (92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -November 20, 2020 "Lots of mineral and bacon fat notes in its smoky red and black fruits and floral aromatics, medium-bodied richness, nicely integrated acidity, and that classic Saint-Joseph sense of minerality. It's…
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2017 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 28, 2020 "Juicy and open-knit, with bright bitter cherry and damson plum fruit flavors, lined with floral and mineral notes. Shows a strong savory edge on the finish."
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2017 (92 VM)
Vinous -May 06, 2020 "Opaque ruby. Ripe black and blue fruits, olive, black pepper and a peony note on the highly perfumed nose. Palate-caressing blackberry, cherry and spicecake flavors display fine detail and deepen…
Domaine Chanson 21422
Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru Hauts Marconnets Domaine 2018
Savigny-Les-Beaune, Burgundy
May 04, 2020
White wines are very unusual in Savigny-Les-Beaune. The vineyards mainly produce red wines. However, Chanson decided to plant Chardonnay here too because of the particular nature of the soil. The wine shows aromas of exotic fruit mixed with floral fragrances.
Domaine Chanson Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru Hauts Marconnets Domaine 2018 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 10, 2020 "[...] swirling reveals melted butter. The palate is fresh with Mirabelle fruit and more of that buttery aroma, bedded on a gentle midpalate texture. It offers both concentration and balance."
Domaine Chanson Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2018 (97 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -October 08, 2020 "Full Review to be Published in November, 2020"
Domaine Chanson 21418
Beaune Clos due Roi 1er Cru Domaine 2018
Beaune, Burgundy
May 04, 2020
The vineyard of “Clos du Roi” is located below “Les Marconnets” on a fold in the hill. Chanson owns around 7.5 acres (approximately 35% of the total vineyard area). 2/3 of Chanson’s vines are planted with Pinot Noir. The plot is low on the slope and known to produce elegant, stylish wines for relatively easy drinking.
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos due Roi 1er Cru Domaine 2018 (91 VM)
Vinous -May 04, 2020 "The 2018 Beaune Clos du Roi 1er Cru has a tight but nicely focused bouquet with scents of blackberry, boysenberry, wild hedgerow and light pressed iris. I like the vigor…
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Fèves 1er Cru Domaine 2018 (90-92 BG)
Burghound (90-92) -June 15, 2020 "A background touch of wood surrounds notably ripe and openly floral-suffused aromas of mainly dark berry liqueur-like scents. The delicious and intense middle weight flavors possess a slightly finer mouthfeel…
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Fèves 1er Cru Domaine 2018 (91 VM)
Vinous -May 04, 2020 "The 2018 Beaune Clos des Fèves 1er Cru offers a mixture of red and black fruit on the pretty, well-defined nose, which shows more Pinoté than its peers. The palate…
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Fèves 1er Cru Domaine 2018 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -May 04, 2020 "A background touch of wood surrounds notably ripe and openly floral-suffused aromas of mainly dark berry liqueur-like scents. The delicious and intense middle weight flavors possess a slightly finer mouthfeel…
Domaine Chanson 21394
Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses Domaine 2018
Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy
May 04, 2020
Domaine Chanson Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses Domaine 2018 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -June 21, 2022 "The color is opaque, and the gently oaky and very ripe nose is composed of cassis and black cherry liqueur. I like the sense of underlying tension to the well-detailed…
Domaine Chanson Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses Domaine (90 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -May 04, 2020 "The color is opaque, and the gently oaky and very ripe nose is composed of cassis and black cherry liqueur. I like the sense of underlying tension to the well-detailed…
Domaine Chanson 21307
Gevrey-Chambertin La Perriere 1er Cru 2018
Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy
April 30, 2020
Domaine Chanson Gevrey-Chambertin La Perriere 1er Cru 2018 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -April 30, 2020 "A complex if not especially elegant nose combines notes of plum, dark currant, violet and a hint of wood influence. The succulent, rich and appealingly energetic flavors possess fine volume…
Domaine Chanson 21297
Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru Domaine 2018
Beaune, Burgundy
April 30, 2020
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru Domaine 2018 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 07, 2020 "Lifted freshness, as from herb-scented lemons, rises from the glass. The concentrated palate of this wine has a gentle texture that lets fruit speak, edged with pithiness that lends even…
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru Domaine 2018 (90 BG)
Burghound -June 15, 2020 "A smoky nose of petrol, pear and apple leads to more finely textured and more vibrant lightly stony flavors that also possess better overall depth and persistence. This delicious and…
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru Domaine 2018 (90 VM)
Vinous -April 30, 2020 "The 2018 Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru offers jasmine and honeysuckle on the nose, one of the best-defined of Chanson’s whites and displaying good intensity. The palate is…
Domaine Chanson 21292
Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Caradeux Domaine 2018
Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy
April 30, 2020
Domaine Chanson Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Caradeux Domaine 2018 (90 BG)
Burghound -June 15, 2020 "More pleasant are the very rich, succulent, indeed even opulent, medium weight flavors that possess excellent intensity where the plush texture contrasts considerably with the austere, serious and slightly warm…
Domaine Chanson Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Caradeux Domaine 2018 (90 VM)
Vinous -April 30, 2020 "The 2018 Pernand-Vergelesses Les Caradeux 1er Cru offers cold stone and Granny Smith apple notes on a nose [...] The palate is well balanced with a crisp line of acidity…
Domaine Chanson 21286
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes Domaine 2018
Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy
April 30, 2020
Domaine Chanson Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes Domaine 2018 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 10, 2020 "A vivid streak of ripe lemon on the nose of this wine promises freshness. The mellow, creamy body with its smooth concentration still harbors a little flinty reduction, but also…
Domaine Chanson Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes Domaine 2018 (92 BG)
Burghound -June 15, 2020 "A more complex nose is composed by notes of petrol, resin, apple, citrus and a subtle hint of wood. The sleek but solidly concentrated middle weight plus flavors brim with…
Domaine Chanson 21278
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres Domaine 2018
Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy
April 30, 2020
Domaine Chanson Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres Domaine 2018 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 10, 2020 "The nose on this wine is shy but reveals creamy vanilla, subtle lemon and ripe Mirabelle surrounded by gentle hazelnut. Smooth and fluid, the palate seemingly floats on a cloud…
Domaine Chanson 21274
Chablis 2018
Chablis, Burgundy
April 30, 2020
The village of Chablis, located in the northernmost district of Burgundy, is known for producing steely, crisp wines with intense green-appley acidity and a firm, mineral backbone. Chanson's Chablis shows characteristics you'd expect from Premier and Grand Cru wines from the appellation and has the same phenolic maturity. The fruit comes from selected hillside plots just south of the village giving greater concentration and ripeness.
Domaine Chanson Chablis 2018 (90 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -October 08, 2020 "Full Review to be Published in November, 2020"
Quinta do Noval 21213
Cedro do Noval VR Duriense 2017
Vinho Regional Duriense
April 29, 2020
Charm and accessibility in an authentically Douro style. Named after the emblematic cedar tree that dominates the terrace of Quinta do Noval, Cedro do Noval is an authentic expression of the Douro. Principally made up of classic Portuguese varieties, it also contains a proportion of Syrah, which rounds out the fruit and gives the wine enormous charm and accessibility.
Quinta do Noval Cedro do Noval (90 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 29, 2020 "Fresh, silky and subtly concentrated, this shows its essence of fruit on the tongue. The Syrah has a small influence, but this is not gamey. It is another red that…
Ornellaia 21202
Ornellaia Bianco 2017
IGT Toscana
April 28, 2020
Ornellaia Bianco is Italy's most ambitious white wine. It is a result of the Estate’s desire to translate the exceptional properties of its terroir not only into red wines, but also into this magnificent white.
Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2017 (95 DE)
Decanter -March 16, 2021 "Drenched in white flowers on the aromatics and from the first sip you are hooked. Still young at four years old but already juicy and full of just the right…
Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2017 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -February 02, 2021 "Subtle peach, passion fruit, elderflower and earth flavors converge in this white. There is a touch of oak adding a vanilla accent. Though lush in texture, this is also intense…
Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2017 (96 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -September 03, 2020 "The 2017 Ornellaia Bianco is 91% Sauvignon Blanc and 9% Viognier, which is a combination you don't see often, yet it makes sense, and the Viognier plays the role of…
Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2017 (95 JS)
James Suckling -July 24, 2020 "A really beautiful, layered white with sliced lemons, limes, stones and hints of steel. Some lemon curd. Tight and solid with fine phenolics that give it structure and focus. Extremely…
Ornellaia Ornellaia Bianco 2017 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 22, 2020 "The previous vintage of this wine was made soley with Sauvignon Blanc, but as expected, the Ornellaia 2017 Ornellaia Bianco sees a small percentage of Viognier added to the blend.…
Poggio al Tufo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (93 JS)
James Suckling -October 07, 2020 "Complex aromas of blackcurrants, walnuts, mushrooms and cigar box follow through to a full body with fine, chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish."
Domaine Chanson 21151
Viré-Clessé 2018
Viré-Clessé, Burgundy
April 27, 2020
Chanson's regional wine, Viré Clessé is one of the best white wines of the region, combining suppleness and minerality. The appellation lies in the heart of the Mâcon appellation in the south of Burgundy. It's produced from a combination of Chardonnay and Chardonnay Muscaté grapes.
Domaine Chanson Viré-Clessé 2018 (90 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 10, 2020 "A gentle note of freshness, made up of lemon and Mirabelle, characterizes the nose on this wine. Hints of cold butter and chalk add nuance. The palate is rounded, ripe…
Masciarelli 20769
Marina Cvetic Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2017
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
April 15, 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 2017 (94 JS)
James Suckling -July 24, 2020 "What a nose of vanilla and butterscotch, in unison with mangoes, dried apricots and jack fruit. Full-bodied and decadent for a white, but nicely tuned by the vibrant acidity."
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2017 (92 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 15, 2020 "With fruit culled from the gorgeous, hilly landscape of San Martino sulla Marrucina, the Marina Cvetić 2017 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Riserva ultimately shows more intensity on the bouquet than it does…
Masciarelli 20688
Marina Cvetic ISKRA 2016
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
April 10, 2020
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.
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic ISKRA 2016 (92 VM)
Vinous -April 07, 2021 "The 2016 is a darker and inward expression of the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Iskra. A wave of violet florals and crushed stone minerals set the stage, evolving further to show…
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic ISKRA 2016 (97 DE)
Decanter -October 02, 2020 "Complex and intriguing nose of black plums and dark cherries seasoned by dried herbs and sweet clove spice. Powerful tannins with a chalky texture and a juicy fruit concentration balanced…
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic ISKRA 2016 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 10, 2020 “The Marina Cvetić 2016 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva Iskra hits it out of the ballpark with an extra crisp zing and an energetic quality of fruit. I always think…
Finca Decero 20396
Amano 2016
Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
April 03, 2020
Decero Amano takes its name from the “Amano” or “by hand” approach. As the pinnacle of the winery's achievements each vintage, Decero Amano is a blend of the most distinctive parcels from the Remolinos Vineyard. The wine is a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Tannat: violet aromas emanate from the Malbec, red fruit flavors and structure of the Cabernet gives excellent length, while the jasmine perfumed Petit Verdot brings firm tannins as does the Tannat, which adds even more textural complexity.
Finca Decero Amano 2016 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 01, 2021 "I find the 2016 Amano Remolinos Vineyard to be very ripe, earthy and rustic [...]It finishes dry. It's 63% Malbec, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Tannat."
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Goldberg Riesling 2019
Mosel
April 03, 2020
This Grand Cru site is marked by a distinctive red slate that brings an almost smoky minerality. Notes of white pepper, and dried herbs accompany ripe stone fruit in this uniquely complex bottling.
Van Volxem Goldberg Riesling 2016 (96 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -October 20, 2020 "Ephemeral compared with grand cru expressions from the Mosel that are increasingly stout, this finely etched dry Riesling offers invigorating lemon and yellow-plum flavors layered in smoke, flint and dusty minerals. It’s…
Van Volxem Goldberg Riesling 2016 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 03, 2020 "The 2016 Goldberg Riesling displays an intense and perfectly ripe stone fruit bouquet along with very fine (red) slate aromas. Crystalline, fresh and pretty dry but nevertheless lush and aromatic…
