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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca’ Florian 2011
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG
April 02, 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 2011 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 02, 2020 "The 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca' Florian was born in a very hot year. The overhead Pergola training system helps to shade the grapes from the heat, and…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca’ Florian 2011 (94 JS)
James Suckling -April 02, 2020 "A rich and very polished Amarone with dark-berry, dark-chocolate and black-tea aromas and flavors. Full-bodied with integrated tannins that are sweet and polished."
Domaine des Baumard Savennières 2017 (90 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -March 27, 2020 "The base 2017 Savennières from Baumard is outstanding, offering pretty notes of golden apples, pears, hazelnuts, wet stones, and a touch of brioche. Nicely textured, medium-bodied, and beautifully balanced on…
Ferren Wines 19467
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2017
Sonoma Coast
March 18, 2020
Ferren's Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a barrel select blend of all all the single vineyard Chardonnays. No less astounding in texture, depth or acidity, it is simply barrels that offer more in their youth and the tiniest touch less oak.
Ferren Wines Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2017 (95 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -June 15, 2020 "Starting with the 2017 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, this comes from a mix of the single vineyards and spent 12 months in 20% new French oak followed by six months in…
Ferren Wines Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2017 (92 VM)
Vinous -June 10, 2020 "The 2017 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) is a huge overachiever in its peer group. Bold, luscious and rich, the 2017 has so much to offer. Soft contours and plush fruit give…
Ferren Wines Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2017 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -March 18, 2020 "Buttery, yet balanced by a lithe freshness and filled with apple pastry, pear tart and quince paste flavors, loaded with spicy richness. The finish turns unctuous and creamy, showing powerful…
Ornellaia 19444
Ornellaia 2017
Bolgheri DOC Superiore
March 18, 2020
Ornellaia is the estate's "Grand Vin," with exceptional balance, power, elegance, and great aging potential. It faithfully reflects, in every vintage, its nature, site, and distinctive Mediterranean personality.
Ornellaia Ornellaia 2017 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -February 02, 2021 "Though well-oaked, this features ample black cherry, plum and loam flavors to match the vanilla and sweet spice elements. Harmonious and accessible at this young stage, but will be better…
Ornellaia Ornellaia 2017 (96 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -September 03, 2020 "From a hot vintage in Bolgheri, the 2017 Ornellaia is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and the rest close to an even split of Petit Verdot and…
Ornellaia Ornellaia 2017 (96 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 22, 2020 "This vintage of Ornellaia is called Solare and represents the 12th edition in the estate's Vendemmia d'Artista series featuring artwork by Tomás Saraceno. His beautiful art depicts a radiant sun…
Ornellaia Ornellaia 2017
Vinous -March 27, 2020 "A stunning wine, the 2017 Ornellaia offers a captivating interplay of richness and energy. Picking early was the key. Young vine Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc were harvested in August for…
Sandrone 19297
Dolcetto d’Alba 2018
Dolcetto d'Alba
March 11, 2020
Sandrone's Dolcetto d’Alba is produced using Dolcetto grapes from 11 different vineyards, all within the Barolo DOCG. Sandrone’s Dolcetto sees no time in wood and is a remarkably robust and complex example of the variety.
Sandrone Dolcetto d’Alba 2018 (90 WA)
Wine Advocate -July 24, 2020 "The Luciano Sandrone 2018 Dolcetto d'Alba has fleshed out over the past 12 months. It offers a generous disposition with blackberry, plum and dried cherry. This vintage has produced tight…
Sandrone Dolcetto d’Alba (90 VM)
Vinous -June 01, 2020 "The 2018 Dolcetto d'Alba is elegant, super-refined and all class. The 2018 shows all the richness that is typical of the Sandrone Dolcetto, but in a more slender style that…
Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture 2017 (17 JR)
Jancis Robinson -June 17, 2021 "Impenetrable dark ruby. Concentrated dark-fruit nose with nutty overtones of oak and hints of vanilla. Lush dark fruit with enough acidity to balance it and fine long tannins. International veneer…
Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture 2017 (90 JS)
James Suckling -April 02, 2020 "Faded redcurrants, mahogany and tar are the driving factors here. Medium-bodied and quite fresh, this red lacks a bit of oomph and density, yet delivers a taut, mouthwatering offering."
Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture 2017 (90 VM)
Vinous -March 10, 2020 “Bright medium red-ruby color. Perfumed nose offers red cherry, rose, violet and spicy oak. Juicy, spicy and inky, with nicely concentrated sour red cherry fruit and graphite nuances lifted by…
Casisano 19275
Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
March 10, 2020
This elegant, traditional style Brunello is produced in the southern hills of Montalcino, between the towns of Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate.
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (91+ VM)
Vinous (91+ ) -July 02, 2020 "Bright dark red. Aromas of strawberry, minerals, smoke and herbs. Suave and silky, with harmonious acidity giving the wine's red fruit and herb flavors a ripe polished nuance. Still broodingly…
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (93 DE)
Decanter -July 02, 2020 "The first vintage in which the Tommasi family had full control over the production at the southeast facing Casisano property, which sits at 480 metres above sea level. Despite warm…
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -July 02, 2020 "This hits all the right notes, from the cherry, black currant, mineral and tobacco flavors to the lively structure and polished tannins. A woodsy mushroom element adds interest as this…
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (94 JS)
James Suckling -April 02, 2020 "This is a very floral red, showing hibiscus, rhubarb, citrus and rosemary. Medium - to full - bodied with attractive depth of fruit, fine yet chewy tannins and a zesty,…
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 02, 2020 "This vintage represents the first wine made entirely under the care of the estate's new owners, the Tommasi family of Valpolicella, and winemakers Emiliano Falsini and Giancarlo Tommasi. The Casisano…
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (17+ JR)
Jancis Robinson (17+) -March 10, 2020 “Just mid ruby. Lifted, and a little ethereal with raspberry fruit. Compact yet focused and with finely sculpted, coating tannins. Great balance and length."
Château La Serre 2017 (90 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -March 19, 2020 "This is ripe and spicy with smoky tobacco notes, yet it is also crisp with light footed acidity. Soft, full tannins from the dominant Merlot pull it all together. It…
Château La Serre 2017 (91 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -March 10, 2020 "A blend of 85% merlot and 15% Cabernet franc from the clay and limestone soil on the plateau of Saint-Emillion, the 2017 Chateau La Serre sports a lively ruby hue…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 18981
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2017
Pomerol
March 10, 2020
From a wine of utter charm, La Fleur-Petrus has through the developments of the last 20 years become a wine of profound depth and complexity, all the while retaining its irresistible, seductive edge. You could even call it the archetype of Pomerol.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2017 (94 DE)
Decanter -March 11, 2021 "Deep and concentrated in colour and fruit character. This is pretty closed on the nose compared to some and also a little more about texture and less about fruit on…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2017 (96 VM)
Vinous -March 11, 2021 "The 2017 Lafleur-Petrus is elegant, polished and wonderfully refined from start to finish. Everything just falls into place effortlessly. Aromatic, sculpted fruit gives the 2017 its sense of regal beauty…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2017 (94+ WA)
Wine Advocate (94+ ) -March 11, 2021 "A blend of 93% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2017 la Fleur-Petrus is a little youthfully reticent to begin, opening to…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2017 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -March 19, 2020 "Ripe and warm in feel, featuring steeped plum, blackberry and fig notes carried by velvety but substantial tannins. Shows good cut, with notes of ganache and black tea driving the…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2017 (96 JS)
James Suckling -March 10, 2020 "There's a slightly smoky edge to the nose with a wealth of ripe dark and red plums, as well as violets, blueberries and wet earth. The palate is very plush…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2017 (95 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -March 10, 2020 "From a slightly larger vineyard covering 46 acres, the 2017 Chateau la Fleur Petrus is a gorgeous wine that stays in the classic style of the vintage yet still packs…
Tenuta Luce 18871
Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
February 20, 2020
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 2015 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -April 15, 2020 “Big and rich, featuring plum, black cherry, leather and earth aromas and flavors. Ripe and fruity, with dense tannins buried in the flesh. A bit monolithic, yet also fresh and…
Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (100 JS)
James Suckling -March 10, 2020 “Amazing aromas of crushed berries, cherries, flowers, black truffles and wet earth, turning to violets and black tea. Extremely aromatic. Full-bodied, deep and profound with fantastically strong tannins that just…
Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (17+ JR)
Jancis Robinson (17+ ) -February 20, 2020 “Quite deep ruby with narrow orange rim. Immediate and concentrated nose with enormous depth as well as richness. Has bags of everything, and quite a bit of new oak but…
Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2015 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -February 20, 2020 “2015 Brunello di Montalcino moves over the palate with power and determination (with 15.5% alcohol), imparting ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and candied cherry along the way. This wine shows…
Champagne Bollinger 18657
La Grande Année Rosé 2012
Champagne, France
February 12, 2020
Lily Bollinger agreed to a Bollinger rosé under one condition, it had to be extraordinary, and that is how La Grande Année Rosé was born. A blend like no other, the wine is as an extension to the House's prestige cuvée, La Grande Année, as is the subtle marriage between this great vintage Champagne and the addition of red wine from a unique plot, the legendary Côte aux Enfants.
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2012 (95 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -October 20, 2020 "As a rich dense Champagne that manages to bring in so many complex flavors, this is impressive. It has tense acidity, along with fresh red fruits that are just beginning to deepen and concentrate.…
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2012 (96 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 14, 2020 "Enticing aromas and flavors of wild strawberry, apricot and Macadamia nut are woven with accents of saffron, ground ginger, honey and orange peel in this seamlessly knit rosé in a…
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2012 (96 VM)
Vinous -August 28, 2020 "The 2012 La Grande Année Rosé is airy, gracious and so wonderfully inviting. Crushed flowers, mint, white pepper and red berry fruit are all gracefully woven together. I have to…
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2012 (96 DE)
Decanter -March 12, 2020 "5% of red wine has been added by assemblage from the legendary La Cote Aux Enfants vineyard in Aÿ. The resulting power is subtle, gastronomic and bewitching: as a corollary…
Champagne Bollinger 18646
La Grande Année 2012
Champagne, France
February 12, 2020
La Grande Année: The Great Year. This Champagne is the embodiment of everything that makes Bollinger the producer that stands apart in Champagne. La Grande Année, or LGA, preserves the traditions of the past and symbolizes the word "hand-crafted" so strongly that an overused word suddenly becomes the only appropriate definition.
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 (96 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -October 20, 2020 "Still young for a wine of this caliber, this rich Champagne has an immense future ahead of it. The freshness of the wine will mature into the rich toastiness that…
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 (96 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -October 13, 2020 "There’s an immediacy to its bubbles, and a scent that is immediately awesome—lemon blossom, lemon verbena and something exotic, like Buddha’s hand. The flavors are classical, expanding outward as the…
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 (97 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 07, 2020 “This goes from zero to 60 right out of the gate, with an intense spine of acidity driving tightly meshed flavors of crushed black currant, ground coffee, candied grapefruit peel…
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 (94 VM)
Vinous -August 28, 2020 "The 2012 Grande Année is vibrant and wonderfully nuanced. Citrus peel, orchard fruit, brioche, dried flowers and chamomile are all finely knit in a Grand Année built on energy and…
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -March 12, 2020 "Showing well, offering up an incipiently complex bouquet of crisp yellow orchard fruit, fresh peach, orange oil, toasted walnuts and dried apricot that's still quite reserved with less than a…
Petrolo 18596
Torrione 2017
Toscana IGT
February 11, 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 2017 (90 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -September 18, 2020 Full Review to be Published in December, 2020
Petrolo Torrione 2017 (92+ WA)
Wine Advocate (92+) -February 11, 2020 "This vintage is an IGT Toscana wine instead of a Valdarno di Sopra appellation expression. The 2017 Torrione is mostly Sangiovese with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blended within. This…
Petrolo Torrione 2017 (90 VM)
Vinous -February 11, 2020 "The 2017 Torrione is an attractive mid-tier wine in this range. Smoke, leather, grilled herbs, menthol and licorice wrap around a core of dark fruit. Potent and dense, with imposing…
Le Macchiole 18587
Messorio 2016
Toscana IGT
February 11, 2020
Messorio, a Merlot monovarietal, is the winery’s crown jewel. Its initial vintage was 1994, and since then it has received extraordinary acclaim, including a 100-point score from the Wine Spectator for the 2004 vintage. The name Messorio refers to the ancient Tuscan practice of wheat harvesting, the most important time of the year in the Bolgheri countryside - once it referred to wheat; these days, it is all about grape harvesting.
Le Macchiole Messorio 2016 (97 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -February 03, 2023 "The 2016 Messorio is rich, expressive, and beautifully tailored. Ripe with lush fruit of boysenberry, plum, and candied violets, and a bit of vanilla bean spice, it is very pleasant…
Le Macchiole Messsorio 2016 (96 W&S)
Wine & Spirits Magazine -August 20, 2021 "This pure merlot from the Bolgheri coast is smooth and velvety. This is the second year in which proprietor Cinzia Merlia has reduced the toast levels in the new French…
Le Macchiole Messsorio 2016 (99 WA)
Wine Advocate -February 11, 2020 "This expression of Merlot is explosive and profound. The 2016 Messorio presents an absolute textbook rendition of Merlot that can be read and appreciated in terms of the layering and…
Le Macchiole Messsorio 2016 (96+ VM)
Antonio Galloni (96+) -February 11, 2020 "The 2016 Messorio is the most reticent of Le Macchiole's 2016s. Dense and closed in on itself. Stylistically, Messorio is the wine in this range that lies closest to the…
Le Macchiole Messsorio 2016 (96 JS)
James Suckling -February 11, 2020 "Shows very ripe aromas on the nose with lightly burnt oranges, black olives and fresh dark berries and hints of walnuts, yet the palate is driven and very bright with…
Le Macchiole 18577
Scrio 2016
Bolgheri DOC
February 11, 2020
Scrio was first produced in 1994. Le Macchiole founder Eugenio Campolmi created it because he wanted to produce a wine that would best express his vision of Syrah, his favorite grape variety. Scrio has an original personality and stands apart from Syrah grown in France or anywhere else - it is an extraordinarily compelling meld of deep and velvety Mediterranean fruit with cool climate aromatics and detail. Given the extremely limited production, Scrio is decidedly a hidden gem.
Le Macchiole Scrio 2016 (94 W&S)
Wine & Spirits Magazine -August 20, 2021 "With scents of fresh violets and crushed black peppercorns, this pure syrah is reminiscent of a great Cornas. Its juicy plum and blackberry flavors take on notes of licorice and…
Le Macchiole Scrio 2016 (96 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -August 20, 2021 "Cedar, cassis, camphor and French oak aromas lead the nose on this 100% Syrah. The full-bodied palate features ripe blackberry, raspberry jam, dark exotic spice, dried mint and espresso alongside…
Le Macchiole Scrio 2016 (98 JS)
James Suckling -February 11, 2020 "This is another magical edition of Scrio; the crazy peppermint, rosemary, cypress and oregano perfumes should be enough to prove that. But then comes gravitas, in the form of pure…
Le Macchiole Scrio 2016 (96+ WA)
Wine Advocate (96+) -February 11, 2020 "The 2016 Scrio is a fruitier Syrah than the 2015, which was more about the pepper and the savory spice. The 2015 was broader, while this wine is more linear…
Le Macchiole Scrio 2016 (96 VM)
Vinous -February 11, 2020 "The 2016 Scrio (Syrah) is another stellar wine from Le Macchiole. Today, it is the extraordinary purity of the fruit that makes the deepest impression. More typically varietal Syrah notes…
Le Macchiole 18568
Paleo Rosso 2016
Toscana IGT
February 11, 2020
Paleo Rosso has been called Italy's landmark expression of Cabernet Franc. It is named for a type of local wild grass, which once covered the land where its vines are now planted. Originally a blend of several different varieties, the wine has been made from 100% Cabernet Franc since 2001, and was the first mono varietal Cabernet Franc to be produced in Bolgheri. The grapes come from several vineyards on the estate, including Vignone, Madonnina, Puntone and Casa Nuova. Each vineyard is picked separately, and fruit from the same vineyard is often picked more than once at different stages of maturity, resulting in about 20 different pickings.
Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2016 (98 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -February 03, 2023 "Pouring a jewel-like deep ruby hue, the 2016 Paleo is rich with kirsch, mineral earth, graphite, and game. It is full-bodied and has a velveteen texture, with ripe fruit through…
Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2016 (97 W&S)
Wine & Spirits Magazine -August 20, 2021 "A benchmark cabernet franc from Bolgheri since it was first bottled as a single-variety wine in the 2001 vintage, Paleo knocked it out of the park in 2016. Moderate temperatures,…
Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2016 (96 DE)
Decanter -April 07, 2020 "The pure red fruit hidden away in the depths of the wine hints at the elegant complexity of which Cabernet Franc (100%) is capable in Bolgheri. Soft and round with…
Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2016 (97 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -February 11, 2020 "Made entirely with Cabernet Franc, this radiant red opens with intense aromas of black currant, Mediterranean scrub, blue flower and camphor aromas. On the supremely elegant palate, supple tannins and…
Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2016 (95 JS)
James Suckling -February 11, 2020 "Really beautiful black fruit with freshly roasted coffee-bean aromas that follow through to a full body with silky and lightly chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Decadent."
Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2016 (97 WA)
Wine Advocate -February 11, 2020 "Here's another pure varietal expression, this time Cabernet Franc, and it is one for the ages. The 2015 edition of the Paleo was hot with nutty notes, whereas the 2016…
Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2016 (98 VM)
Vinous -February 11, 2020 "The 2016 Paleo Rosso is a total stunner. Explosive and intensely floral, with tremendous aromatic intensity, the 2016 exudes class from the very first taste. Grilled herbs, crushed rose, peach,…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 18382
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
January 21, 2020
Omnia, Latin for "all," is a wine that attempts to encompass the full diversity of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation, both in its terroir and vinification. Fruit comes from vineyards in all 5 of the Chateauneuf communes (Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Courthezon, Sorgues, Bedarrides and Orange) and aged in foudre, cement and 500 liter barrels.
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia 2017 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -May 22, 2020 "Mulled cherry and plum fruit glides along, carried by silky tannins and infused with notes of sandalwood, incense and dried flowers. Very pretty."
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia 2017 (93-96 VM)
Vinous (93-96) -January 21, 2020 "Vivid ruby color. A complex, deeply perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, potpourri and smoky minerals, and an exotic Mediterranean spice quality builds as the wine opens up.…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 18379
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
January 21, 2020
From his original 5 acres in Pignan, Mounir has one plot, of 100% Grenache planted in the 1930s, which yields naturally at a miniscule 1 ton per acre. From these vines he produces Arioso, a Chateauneuf of astounding depth and finesse.
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso 2017 (96 WS)
Wine Spectator -May 12, 2021 "A bird of a different feather, from the beguiling charms of the floral and red fruit aromas to the silky, yet persistent structure that carries the core of kirsch, cherry…
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso 2017 (94-97 VM)
Vinous (94-97) -January 21, 2020 "Deep shimmering magenta. Intensely perfumed, sharply delineated raspberry and boysenberry liqueur aromas are complicated by suggestions of candied flowers and exotic spices, and a subtle touch of earthiness emerges as…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 18376
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso 2016
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
January 21, 2020
From his original 5 acres in Pignan, Mounir has one plot, of 100% Grenache planted in the 1930s, which yields naturally at a miniscule 1 ton per acre. From these vines he produces Arioso, a Chateauneuf of astounding depth and finesse.
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso 2016 (97 WS)
Wine Spectator -August 18, 2021 "Thoroughly beguiling from the get-go, with captivating perfume and a seductive, silky mouthfeel that serves as a canvas for the range of cassis, bitter cherry, blood orange and damson plum…
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso 2016 (96-97 VM)
Vinous (96-97) -January 21, 2020 "Glistening ruby-red. Extremely sexy, spice-accented aromas of ripe red berries, incense and potpourri, along with a potent, smoky mineral element that adds vivacious lift. Offers sweet, palate-staining raspberry, cherry pastry,…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 18373
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso 2015
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
January 21, 2020
From his original 5 acres in Pignan, Mounir has one plot, of 100% Grenache planted in the 1930s, which yields naturally at a miniscule 1 ton per acre. From these vines he produces Arioso, a Chateauneuf of astounding depth and finesse.
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso 2015 (98 WS)
Wine Spectator -December 15, 2020 "A stunning display of fruit, with a seamless and beguiling show of açaí, raspberry, plum and blackberry puree notes gliding through in lockstep. Light anise, black tea and incense elements…
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso 2015 (97 VM)
Vinous -January 21, 2020 "Saturated, bright-rimmed red. A highly fragrant, complex nose evokes ripe red and dark berries, pungent flowers and exotic spices and a smoky mineral overtone adds vivacious lift. Juicy and concentrated…
Champagne Bollinger 18255
Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2010
Champagne, France
January 16, 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 2010 (97 VM)
Vinous -April 27, 2020 "The 2010 Vieilles Vignes Françaises dazzles from the very first impression with striking aromatic presence and utterly captivating balance. Mirabelle, sweet red cherry, jasmine and passion fruit are some of…
Tommasi 18230
De Buris Amarone Riserva 2009
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC
January 16, 2020
De Buris is a timeless wine and a new classic. It is the culmination of the talent, passion, patience, and discipline of the Tommasi family in making Amarone, and an homage to the
Valpolicella region and its great winemaking potential.
Tommasi De Buris Amarone Riserva 2009 (95 VM)
Vinous -February 25, 2021 "The 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva De Buris shows the best of both sides of the Amarone spectrum. Savory raspberry and plum sauce are further complemented by notes of crushed…
Tommasi De Buris Amarone Riserva 2009 (93 JS)
James Suckling -April 02, 2020 "An Amarone that’s holding on very well for a 2009, as it shows not only tertiary cedar and leather, but also a wide array of dried fruit, citrus and dried…
Tommasi De Buris Amarone Riserva 2009 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -April 02, 2020 "The 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva De Buris offers a step up in terms of elegance and tightness, with pretty fruit that wraps over the palate with silky intensity.…
Tommasi De Buris Amarone Riserva 2009 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -January 16, 2020 "A beautifully aromatic red, with hints of truffle, loamy earth and dried mint playing on the nose and accenting the baked cherry and raspberry fruit, fig cake and coffee liqueur…
Gary Farrell Winery 18069
Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2017
Russian River Valley, California
January 10, 2020
Pellegrini’s Olivet Lane Vineyard was planted in 1975 to Wente selection on AXR rootstock. The vineyard sits on 65 acres of sloping bench land in the Santa Rosa Plain, in between the warmer Westside Road region and the cooler Green Valley,where warm summer days are moderated by cool breezes and chilly evening temperatures. The combination of low temperatures, regular fog intrusion and well drained loam, clay soils create an excellent environment for growing Chardonnay that develop cool-climate characteristics and impeccable acid at fairly low sugars.The wines from this vineyard simultaneously express power and finesse, and they do so with tremendous balance.
Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2017 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -May 05, 2020 “Bright, focused and fresh, this wine is defined by its lifted acidity and elongated texture. Apple, pear and nutmeg go along for the ride, punctuating the concentrated fruit core while…
Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2017 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -April 09, 2020 Full Review to be Published in June 2020
Gary Farrell Winery 18053
Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2017
Russian River Valley, California
January 10, 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 2017 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast (Editor's Choice ) -January 16, 2020 "This is an outstanding showcase of the appellation, sourced from such stellar sties as Hallberg, Rochioli and Martaella. Fragrant, fruity and herbal, with an exotically spicy undercurrent, it shows a…
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Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2017
Russian River Valley, California
January 03, 2020
The Russian River Selection bottlings are quintessential Russian River Valley wines blended from some of the winery’s top vineyard sources. They are beautiful expressions of their varietal type and of the appellation’s unique terroir, each blend capturing the richness, purity and elegance that are Gary Farrell Winery’s trademarks. This layered and complex Chardonnay brings together fruit from several of our favorite Russian River Valley vineyard sites.
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2017 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -January 16, 2020 "Richly spiced with a voluptuous mix of apple pastry, dried apricot and lemon-curd flavors that are well-structured. Citrus rind and dried sage on the finish."
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2017 (92 WE)
Wine Enthusiast (Editor's Choice ) -January 16, 2020 "This is a wonderfully tart, textured and mineral-driven white from multiple sites across the appellation. Crisp apple and pear wrap around a core of lemon, nutmeg and lemongrass, finishing on…
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Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
Russian River Valley, California
December 30, 2019
Named for its previous owners, the 100-acre Hallberg Vineyard is today owned and managed by wine industry veterans including vineyard manager Kirk Lokka. Nestled in the Green Valley sub-appellation, the site enjoys refreshing daytime breezes and cool nighttime temperatures. The strong marine influence means less severe daily temperature shifts so the vines never completely shut down, producing fruit with deep, dark color, great structure, silky tannins, darker fruit flavors and earthy characteristics. This blend is a composition of many of the best blocks on this cool, foggy vineyard site, which include clones 667, 777, 828, Pommard and a mysterious “suitcase” selection.
Gary Farrell Winery Hallberg Pinot Noir 2016 (94 DE)
Decanter -August 25, 2020 "Showcases exceptional depth with ripe red fruit character largely leaning into cherry, raspberry, strawberry and a hint of dried lavender in the mix. Black tea, savoury spice and silky tannins…
Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -January 16, 2020 “This lush wine offers layers of orange, rhubarb and spice. Black tea and clove chime in, showcasing the beauty and intensity of this wine’s personality.” -VB
Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 (92+ WA)
Wine Advocate (92+) -January 16, 2020 “The 2016 Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard has a pale to medium ruby color and subdued nose of forest floor, bitter citrus peel, tobacco and smoke with a core of ripe…
Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -January 16, 2020 “Finely textured, with an elegant mix of dried cherry, redcurrant and plum flavors, knit together by fresh acidity. Well-structured, featuring a long finish that echoes with savory spice and cedar…
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Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2016
Russian River Valley, California
December 30, 2019
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 2016 (94 JS)
James Suckling -January 16, 2020 “A stunning Russian River Valley pinot noir that’s earthy and smoky with beet and herbal notes. This is ripe yet beautifully balanced. The precisely crafted tannin structure gives the wine…
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2016 (93 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -January 16, 2020 “From a blend of iconic sites, like Rochioli, Hallberg and Martaella, this opens with thick, dense and concentrated tones of dried cherry and cola before unleashing a wealth of white…
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2016 (90 WA+)
Wine Advocate (90+) -January 16, 2020 “...An earthy nose of garrigue, mossy bark and underbrush with a core of craberries and red currants plus a waft of lavender. Light to medium bodied with a chewy frame…
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2016 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -January 16, 2020 “Minerally, with focused and pure-tasting cherry, plum and currant flavors that are backed by zesty acidity. Slate and spice accents show on the finish.”
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Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2016
Russian River Valley, California
December 30, 2019
Pellegrini’s Olivet Lane Vineyard was planted in 1975 to Wente selection on AXR rootstock. The vineyard sits on 65 acres of sloping bench land in the Santa Rosa Plain, in between the warmer Westside Road region and the cooler Green Valley,where warm summer days are moderated by cool breezes and chilly evening temperatures. The combination of low temperatures, regular fog intrusion and well drained loam, clay soils create an excellent environment for growing Chardonnay that develop cool-climate characteristics and impeccable acid at fairly low sugars.The wines from this vineyard simultaneously express power and finesse, and they do so with tremendous balance.
Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2016 (92 JS)
James Suckling -January 16, 2020 “Plenty of cooked apples, dried daffodils, Chinese plums, cantaloupe melon, vanilla and cloves. Medium-bodied with a round mouthfeel that’s complemented by bright acidity and a tight frame of phenolics."
Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2016 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -January 16, 2020 “Pure and focused, with an engaging minerality to the well-structured McIntosh apple, Asian pear and lemon-lime flavors. Show juicy crispness on the finish, with notes of crushed savory herb."
Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2016 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -January 16, 2020 “Expressive apricot, pink grapefruit and apple pie notes with touches of struck flint, marzipan and beeswax. Medium-bodied with a wicked backbone of racy acid, it features loads of citrus and…
