Marqués de Riscal Frank Gehry Selection Rioja 2022
Rioja DOCa
September 03, 2026 - 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. A wine to caress the senses. The second glass is better than the first, when it has had a chance to breathe and opens up to reveal the quantity of nuances it displays. When it is made, production is between 3,000-5,000 bottles.
James Suckling - July 28, 2025 "Aromas of blueberries, black currants, violets and spices. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and hints of cedar and spices. Long and flavorful finish."
Wine Spectator - May 26, 2026 "Floral and fragrant, with bright, fluid grace to the integration of its creamed cherry, mulberry and plum fruit. Offers fine, chalky tannins and appealing notes of candied violet, sweet tobacco,…
Wine Enthusiast - June 01, 2026 "Top 100 Cellar Selection - A structured and cerebral expression of Rioja, the wine offers red and black berries nudged by vanilla over a background of tea leaf, rose, leather,…
Wine Enthusiast - March 31, 2026 "Top 100 Cellar Selection for 2026 - The nose is reductive and gradually reveals luxurious layers of spice intertwined with pure orchard fruit and delicate white florals. The palate is…
Wine Spectator - October 05, 2023 "Powerful and sleek, this shows a glistening beam of yellow apple wrapped in stylish oak, with tremendous underlying concentration. Modern and very well-executed, with a saline streak, this hums with…
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2023
Chianti Classico DOCG
September 03, 2026 - Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico is crafted from vineyards perched 1640 feet above sea level in Gaiole, benefiting from optimal sun exposure and a unique amphitheatre layout. This distinctive terroir imparts a brilliant purplish hue, intense fruity aromas, and exceptional tannic structure to the wine, which exhibits an elegant vibrancy. The hand-harvested grapes undergo fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, with maceration and pump-overs for maximum polyphenol extraction. Maturation in oak barriques and bottle-aging further refine the wine's complexity and depth.
James Suckling - April 01, 2026 "A restrained wine with aromas of black fruit, flowers, mint and balsamic. Medium-bodied, silky and lightly extracted, with crisp, integrated acidity and a juicy palate."
Wine Spectator - June 01, 2026 "This red starts out rich, evoking cherry, raspberry, currant and mineral flavors. Resonates with vibrant acidity and solid, refined tannins, ending with balance and fine length."
Wine Spectator - August 11, 2025 "A balanced, mineral-driven Champagne, showing a fine, lacy texture that softens the impact of the firm spine of acidity and carries flavors of poached apricot and white cherry, candied kumquat,…
Wine and Spirits - December 31, 2015 "Focused on red grapes (40 percent pinot noir, 20 percent pinot meunier), this is a red-fruited Champagne with a brisk, stony scent. Presented without dosage, it bristles on the tongue,…
Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur
Champagne
September 03, 2026 - Ayala Brut Majeur perfectly embodies the Chardonnay-focused style of Ayala. This cuvée achieves balance and finesse through low dosage, stainless-steel vinification, and three years of aging on lees. Made from over 70 crus across Champagne’s key regions, including the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne, each cru is fermented separately in 120 stainless-steel vats, preserving its unique characteristics. The result is a Champagne of exceptional complexity, capturing the richness and diversity of the region’s terroirs.
Wine Spectator - November 30, 2025 "Chiseled acidity is well-integrated with the creamy mousse, plus flavors of wild strawberry and cherry, honey-roasted almond and candied pink grapefruit zest in this vibrant Champagne, with a lasting, mineral-driven…
Wine Advocate - October 24, 2024 "Based on the 2020 vintage, complemented with 42% of réserve wines from 2016 to 2019, the NV Brut Majeur offers up a fresh, minty bouquet of lemon oil, pear, white…
Wine and Spirits - December 01, 2023
