Far Mountain Montecillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Sonoma Valley
November 11, 2026 - The Montecillo vineyard is one of California’s most historic sites, first planted in 1860. This Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the vineyard’s high elevation, volcanic soils, dry-farming, organic viticulture, and pioneering spirit. Refined and complex, it honors over a century of resilience and innovation at Montecillo, embodying the enduring legacy of California winemaking.
Jeb Dunnuck - July 02, 2025 "Named for the property, the 2022 Montecillo has a light wild edge that adds a good level of character to the wine, with minty wild herbs, lavender perfume, pine needles,…
Wine Enthusiast - February 01, 2026 "Aromas of black plum, licorice, cracked pepper and flowers drive the nose of this Cabernet from a historic high elevation vineyard. The palate is layered with flavors of dusty cherry,…
Wine Spectator - December 16, 2024 "Beautiful forest aromas beguile from the Far Mountain Montecillo Cabernet, perched nearly 2,000 ft (600m) along the ridge that divides the Napa and Sonoma appellations. Bergamot and fir tips, wild…
James Suckling - December 10, 2025 "This wine is all about perfumed lift, with aromas of luscious blue, black and red fruit and touches of dried flowers, graphite and ferric earth. The palate is tightly wound…
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru 2024
Beaune 1er Cru
November 11, 2026 - Clos des Mouches is one of Beaune's most celebrated Premier Cru climats, and Domaine Chanson is among its most significant owners, with 4.3 hectares across the site. The name itself is a point of intrigue: "mouches" refers not to flies but to bees, a nod to the hives once kept here by the monks who first cultivated the land. The Blanc occupies 2.2 hectares on the upper part of the hill, where the east-facing slope catches the morning sun and the limestone subsoil covered with sand drives a wine of real precision and freshness.
Wine Spectator - November 15, 2026 "Apple and pear are the core flavors in this juicy, fluid white, shaded by floral and spice notes. A briny, seashore element adds another layer of depth. Balanced and long."
Dog Point Vineyard Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Marlborough
November 10, 2026 - 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. Section 94 was planted in 1992, designed for low yields and manual harvests on free draining slity clay loams.
James Suckling - September 30, 2019
Château de La Chaize Brouilly 2023
November 10, 2026 - A blend of select vineyard sites owned by Chaize, situated around the historic Château, this flagship cuvée stands as the epitome of the estate’s excellence. Each parcel undergoes individual vinification, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and preserving its unique qualities. Representing the essence of the Brouilly Cru du Beaujolais, renowned for its deep granite soil ideal for Gamay grapes, this wine captivates with a harmonious blend of complexity and fruity aromas, embodying the essence of its terroir with unparalleled finesse.
James Suckling - "This barely medium-bodied Brouilly is all about elegance and precision. Generous redcurrant and wild-blackberry fruit but not the slightest bit loud. Also wildflower aromas. The gentle tannins build very nicely…
