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E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Chateau d’Ampuis 2020
Cote-Rotie
September 10, 2024 - E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis is a standout expression of the appellation and a nod to the Guigal family's legacy. Sourced from seven top lieu-dits on both the Côte Brune and Côte Blonde and aged 38 months in new oak, it rivals the LaLas in quality. The wine is named for historic château dating back to the 11th century, restored by Marcel Guigal after he purchased it in 1995. Reviving the estate’s name, the Guigals crafted a wine that reflects both their signature style and the enduring prestige of Côte-Rôtie.
Jeb Dunnuck -January 01, 1970 "Blackberries, bacon fat, violets, game, and smoked meat all emerge from the 2020 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis, a stunning, concentrated Côte Rôtie that has everything you'd expect. Based on 93%…
Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon
September 10, 2024 - Tavola is Ponzi's delicious early release Pinot Noir, a fruit-forward wine with soft tannins, made primarily from younger, lower elevations vines. Meant for early consumption, it is an unbeatable value for quality Pinot Noir.
James Suckling -March 15, 2024 “A bright and juicy pinot with cherries, cranberries, citrus fruit, hibiscus and spices. Medium-bodied, fresh and crunchy on the palate with delicious fruit and a zesty undertone at the end.…
Wine Spectator -June 14, 2024 "Plush and generous, with succulent cherry and raspberry flavors highlighted by orange peel and cinnamon notes. Finishes with snappy tannins."
Ornellaia Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2022
Toscana IGT
August 14, 2024 - Le Volte dell’Ornellaia combines a Mediterranean expression of generosity with structure and complexity, reflecting the philosophy of Ornellaia. It represents the first step into the Ornellaia family, and is an ideal wine for everyday enjoyment.
Wine Spectator -April 17, 2024 "A fresh, expressive red, this also exhibits tension, lending energy to its black currant, cherry, licorice and cedar flavors. Graphite and salty accents add detail to the long, tightly-wound finish."
Ornellaia Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2022
Toscana Bianco IGT
August 14, 2024 - Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia is one of Italy's most innovative and progressive white wines, providing an altogether different experience of the Ornellaia estate and its Mediterranean influences.
Wine Enthusiast -October 01, 2024 "The nose opens with herbaceous, savory aromas of lemongrass, thyme and sage, then stone fruit notes of white peach and apricot emerge, along with a touch of tangerine and copper.…
Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo 2021
Toscana IGT
August 08, 2024 - This Tuscan "Super Value" is a blend of 60% Sangiovese and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and comes from a single-vineyard site in the Alta Maremma called Rompicollo. The vineyard benefits from southern exposure, ample sunlight, and a soil rich in tufo, a particular type of volcanic rock.
Wine Spectator -February 12, 2025 "Black currant, blackberry, iron, tapenade and mint aromas and flavors highlight this thickly textured red. Firm and elegant, showing all the characteristics of Cabernet Franc. Ends long."
Langlois Cadence Extra Brut 2017
Loire Valley
July 30, 2024 - Grapes are hand harvested at perfect maturity to explore the full complexity of the Chenin’s aromas while keeping its freshness. Langlois' requirements are beyond the appellation standards: Light pressing in pneumatic presses, and aged for a minimum of five years on the lees, compared with 12 months for typical Crémant (and 15 months for Champagne).
Wine Enthusiast -October 09, 2024 “Soft, subtle and seamlessly-integrated aromas of brioche, golden apple, white peach and pureed pear open on the nose followed by toasted almond skin and white blossom. Bright and textured on…
Juvé & Camps Brut Rosé Pinot Noir NV
Penedès
July 25, 2024 - Originally developed for the United States and now as popular as Reserva de la Familia, Juvé & Camps' flagship rosé is made from 100% Pinot Noir. Following the "Méthode Traditionnelle", it is aged for a limited time of 12 months in the bottle to preserve its fresh and fruity aromas. Categorized as 'Brut' with only 9g/l of dosage, it has delicate aromas of toasted bread, floral tones, and paying tribute to the seductive and red fruit characteristics of the Pinot Noir grapes.
Wine Spectator -July 22, 2024 "Bright and balanced, this juicy version offers a lively bead, with pretty notes of nectarine, plum skin and creamed almond, plus a hint of passion fruit coulis. Delicate hints of…
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2020
Rioja Reserva DOCa
July 24, 2024 - The calling card of Marqués de Riscal around the world, this Reserva wine is made mainly from Tempranillo vines planted before the 1970s, grown in the best clay-limestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa. This variety withstands oak- and bottle aging well thanks to its good balance of acidity and fine tannin. The Graciano variety, whose presence in the blend does not exceed 10%, provides freshness and vibrancy of color.
James Suckling -October 03, 2024 "Refined nose with peppery and earthy undertones to the savory berry fruit, subtle vanilla and orange. Minerals as well. This is firm and quite long on the palate, with medium…
Château d’Aussières Rouge 2020
Languedoc
July 24, 2024 - The top wine of the estate undergoes a rigorous selection from the best, low-yielding hilltop plots. Based on Syrah and Moruvèdre with small amounts of Grenache and Carignan, its extended aging in oak gives it the potential to age for 10+ years.
James Suckling -July 17, 2024 "A well-composed, textural, balanced and layered red with aromas of cherries, strawberries, Mediterranean herbs, baking spices, bark and hints of undergrowth. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins and a refined…
