Champagne Ayala Brut Nature
Champagne
November 05, 2026 - Ayala’s Brut Nature is a zero-dosage Champagne that is aged for nearly four years. It reveals elegant complexity, with extended autolysis highlighting the exceptional quality of grapes from Champagne’s best crus. The blend features primarily Chardonnay, with Pinot Noir and a touch of Pinot Meunier for balance. Its bright gold color leads to a fine nose of citrus and subtle saline notes. On the palate, it is clean and complex, offering dry mineral flavors and vibrant grapefruit and white fruit, all while maintaining freshness and tension.
Wine Enthusiast - October 26, 2026 "A subtle nose on this wine stays clean and high toned. The palate is energetic, with bright saline acidity drawing out lean white peach, Marcona almond, sea spray, and clay-chalky…
Wine Spectator - September 26, 2024
James Suckling - August 15, 2024 "A well-rounded, balanced and seductive brut-nature blend of 55%Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. On the nose it shows aromas of sliced apples, pears and cinnamon. Round and juicy with…
Champagne Ayala Rosé Majeur
Champagne
November 05, 2026 - Rosé Majeur is the perfect embodiment of the originality and finesse of the House’s wines. Made predominantly from Chardonnay, it is crafted with the addition of a small proportion of Pinot Noir from the best crus of the Montagne de Reims. A low dosage enables it to express the House style, both feminine and generous, with great elegance. The very high proportion of Chardonnay and the aging process result in a Champagne with remarkable finesse. It ages on the lees for three years, which is more than twice that is required by the appellation.
Wine Spectator - November 30, 2025 "Fresh and harmonious, this well-tailored rosé Champagne integrates a rich vein of chalky minerality and finely honed acidity with the raw silk–like mousse and a lovely range of crunchy white…
Wine Advocate - October 24, 2024 "the NV Rosé Majeur Brut reveals aromas of red berries, pomegranate, grapefruit and raspberries. Moderately weighted, incisive and taut, it's delicately juicy with a long, saline finish."
Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur
Champagne
November 05, 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 Spectator - December 01, 2023
Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur
Champagne
November 05, 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 Spectator - December 01, 2023
Marietta Román Zinfandel 2023
North Coast
November 05, 2026 - Named for beloved cellarmaster Román Cisneros, who has been with Marietta for over 32 years, this Estate Zinfandel comes from the Angeli and McDowell Valley vineyards. It captures the pure, vibrant character of Zinfandel before dark, oaky styles became the norm—fresh, juicy, and full of energy. The Virgin of Guadalupe on the label honors Román’s selflessness and sacrifice, both for the Bilbro family and his own, and pays tribute to the Mexican-American heritage shared by Román and many members of the Marietta crew.
Wine Advocate - November 05, 2026 "The 2023 Román Zinfandel contains 5% Barbera and 2% Petite Sirah. The nose is bursting with aromas of peach, blueberry, plum, forest floor and potpourri. The medium-bodied palate is wonderfully…
Jeb Dunnuck - September 16, 2025 "Made with small amounts of Barbera, for an acid boost and savory spicy notes, and Petite Sirah, for tannic backbone and length, the 2023 Zinfandel Roman is named for a…
