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Tenuta CastelGiocondo Ripe al Convento Brunello Riserva 2019
Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG
November 14, 2024 - Ripe al Convento’s name signifies both the ripeness that the Sangiovese grapes are able to achieve and the almost sacred single-vineyard site where they are grown. Sitting on the highest hills of the CastelGiocondo estate at 450 meters above sea level, this small single vineyard is exposed to the warm afternoon sun, marly soils and bracing Mediterranean winds. Aged an extra year in wood, Ripe al Convento is not only a reserve wine by law–it is the ultimate expression of the estate.
Wine Spectator -March 26, 2025 “Cherry, raspberry, plum and floral aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this silky yet solidly built red. Comes together nicely on the persistent aftertaste, where mineral and wild herb…
James Suckling -December 09, 2024 "A bright, fruity wine with intoxicating, pristine and ripe red cherries as well as camphor notes enhanced by a floral bouquet. Solid on the attack. Full-bodied, showing lush, supple fruit,…
Langlois Crémant de Loire Brut Réserve NV
Loire Valley, France
October 10, 2024 - This Crémant is mostly Chenin Blanc, the rest Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. Grown mostly in Saumur, it also includes fruit from Anjou and Touraine. Fresh and polished, it includes 10% reserve wines and ages for at least 24 months on the lees during its secondary fermentation.
Wine Enthusiast -October 09, 2024 "This fresh, bright crémant is a great value for the price point. Golden apple, bosc pear and dried white-flower blossom open on the nose and carry into a persistent finish.…
Castello Nipozzano Montesodi 2021
Chianti Classico DOCG
November 14, 2024 - Montesodi is the ultimate single-vineyard expression of Sangiovese at the Nipozzano estate, created in 1974 from the eponymous vineyard with particularly stony soils. A Terraelectae (single-vineyard) Chianti Rùfina, Montesodi showcases a lively and elegant expression of Sangiovese. Situated at 400 meters above sea level, with schist soils and a south-west exposure, the vineyard benefits from significant temperature shifts, contributing to the wine's complexity and remarkable longevity.
James Suckling -October 09, 2024 "Plenty of fruit, with light jam, cherries and hints of vanilla underneath it all. Full-bodied, layered and fruity. Not the most complex wine, but shows intensity and focus."
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ19
Champagne
October 09, 2024 - PN, made entirely from Pinot Noir to underscore the very essence and DNA of the House style, is the first new cuvée added to Bollinger’s permanent range since rosé in 2008. Each release of PN, developed as a series to bring Bollinger’s unique vision of Pinot Noir to light, will showcase a different cru from the base year that highlights its distinctive terroir and taste. The fifth edition of the series, PN VZ19, explores the interpretation of Pinot Noir from Verzenay 2019 and features reserve wines dating back to 2008.
Wine Spectator -October 09, 2024 "There's real drive and focus to this harmonious Champagne, with racy acidity enmeshed in the finely detailed, satinlike mousse and enlivening a lovely range of ripe cherry and cassis fruit…
Far Mountain Fission Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Valley, California
October 09, 2024 - Fission is a pure mountain wine, with a dark depth of fruit chiseled by the cool elevation of its two vineyard sites. A wine of texture, with the intensity and sappy concentration we associate with old vines, it builds into powerful tannins that remain refined, almost cloaked by the seductiveness of the fruit and the gently building structure. The name "Fission" references the textural and mineral characteristics that the unique volcanic soil brings to this wine.
James Suckling -December 05, 2023 "Lovely fresh thyme, currant and lead pencil. Black berry. Black olive. Pine cone and pine needles. Bay leaf. Medium to full body, with round and firm tannins and not too…
Far Mountain Myrna Chardonnay 2021
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
October 09, 2024 - Myrna’s focused intensity of fruit and texture reflects its two extreme mountain and hillside vineyard sites. The word Myrna translates to "beloved", a reflection of Far Mountain's feelings about truly great Chardonnay: wines that can translate from their sites intense minerality, texture and a dazzling spectrum of flavors.
James Suckling -December 05, 2023 "Cooked apple with hints of caramel and flint as well as stone. A touch of nougat. Medium to full body with a firmness and fine creamy texture. Crunchy fruit at…
Wine Enthusiast -September 30, 2024 "Bright and focused mountain fruit is on display here from a dry farmed vineyard at high elevation. Meyer lemon, white flowers, river rocks and tangerine aromas on the nose give…
Castello Nipozzano Nipozzano Riserva 2021
Chianti Classico DOCG
November 14, 2024 - Ripe al Convento’s name signifies both the ripeness that the Sangiovese grapes are able to achieve and the almost sacred single-vineyard site where they are grown. Sitting on the highest hills of the CastelGiocondo estate at 450 meters above sea level, this small single vineyard is exposed to the warm afternoon sun, marly soils and bracing Mediterranean winds. Aged an extra year in wood, Ripe al Convento is not only a reserve wine by law–it is the ultimate expression of the estate.
Wine Spectator -October 31, 2024 "Black cherry and blackberry fruit is shaded by notes of iron and earth, plus a hint of orange peel. This ripe and lively red is balanced, ending with a light…
James Suckling -July 23, 2024 "A well-rounded, balanced and seductive riserva with notes of red berries, cherries, Mediterranean herbs and mild spices on the nose, following through to a medium body with fine tannins. Focused…
Marqués de Riscal Frank Gehry Selection Rioja 2019
Rioja DOCa
November 15, 2024 - A wine destined to write some of the most beautiful pages of Rioja wine in the 21st century. It takes its name from one of the greatest architects of modern times and the creator of the emblematic Hotel Marqués de Riscal. From vineyards of over 80 years, the Frank Gehry Selección is a wine of pure hedonism. When it is made, production is between 3,000-5,000 bottles.
Wine Spectator -May 30, 2025 "Freshly brewed coffee, eucalyptus, black licorice and dried violet notes offer an enticing mesh of aromas on the nose of this rich, layered red. Shows concentration and subtle power in…
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva 2018
Rioja Gran Reserva DOCa
November 15, 2024 - Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva is a timeless wine which represents almost two centuries of winemaking skill. It has the traditional style of the Rioja Alavesa, with an elegance to its complex concentration, and recalls the aspirations of the founders of the bodega back in the 19th century. It is the wine made today that is a direct link to the bottles found in Riscal’s historical cellar, the largest such cellar in Europe with a collection of over 140,000 bottles dating back to 1860.
Wine Enthusiast -October 04, 2024 "This ruby-colored wine has a bouquet of wild blackberry, black olive paste and dried hillside herbs. A layer of velvety tannins swaddles flavors of black plum, raspberry, violet, cocoa bean…
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2023
Rhône Valley
October 03, 2024 - This wine showcases one of the great secrets of the Guigal family: their specialization in the great white Rhône varieties. While only 8% of wines from the Rhône are white, Guigal’s are a full 25% of their production; today they are the single largest producer of white wines in the region. It is a beautiful, seamless blend that represents unbelievable value.
James Suckling -October 04, 2024 "An aromatic white Cotes-du-Rhone with lots of floral aromas, including pink roses. Ripe and medium- to full-bodied. Long, creamy finish with a touch of fine tannins balancing this neatly. A…
Juvé & Camps Reserva de la Familia Gran Reserva 2019
Penedès
October 02, 2024 - “Reserva de la Familia” (translating to ‘Reserve of the Family’) is one of the world's greatest sparkling wines, 100% estate, certified organic, always vintage-dated, and all the more notable because of the quality needed to produce it without dosage.
Wine Spectator -October 04, 2024 "A rich hint of grilled nuts is well-meshed with flavors of poached apricot and white cherry in this elegant sparkler"
Petrolo Classico Riserva 2021
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC
September 13, 2024 - 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. Classico Riserva showcases the great expression of a 100% Sangiovese that Petrolo’s unique terroir and microclimate are capable of producing.
Wine Advocate -March 14, 2024 "Closed with a red wax capsule with beautiful artwork on the front label, the organic Petrolo 2021 Val d'Arno di Sopra Riserva Bòggina C is quite dense and rich, especially…
James Suckling -January 24, 2024 "A gorgeous sangiovese with orange peel, cherry, cherry blossom and sandalwood aromas and flavors. Medium body with very fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Fresh and vivid…
