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Marietta Román Zinfandel 2023

North Coast

October 16, 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.

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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…

Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Chardonnay 2023

Laurelwood District

October 15, 2026 - Crafted from LIVE Certified Sustainable estate vineyards rooted in the Laurelwood District AVA's signature windblown loess soils, Ponzi's Laurelwood Chardonnay is a benchmark for Oregon white wine. The 2023 vintage's long, warm growing season brings perfect ripeness to a medium-to-full-bodied wine with aromas of honeysuckle, apricot, and wet stone, and a broad, textured palate that finishes bright and saline.

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Wine Enthusiast - May 01, 2026 "A blend of fruit from Avellana, Aurora, Issimo, and Paloma Vineyards, this bottling will take your breath away with its live-wire acidity and fresh mouthfeel. After an aroma set that…

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Vinous - July 01, 2026 "The 2023 Chardonnay Laurelwood mixes minty herbs, pine shavings and hints of musky nectarines. It splashes across the palate with mineral-laced pit fruits elevated by a sharp citrus twang. The…

Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir 2024

Willamette Valley

October 15, 2026 - Tavola Pinot Noir continues the tradition of exceptional quality, made from lower elevation sites and younger vines to emphasize a fruit-forward character with soft tannins. This Pinot Noir serves as a perfect introduction to Oregon and Willamette Valley wines, offering generous fruit, exotic spice, and floral notes. Bright, textured, and fruity, Tavola delivers great value for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.

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James Suckling - January 29, 2026 "A very approachable, drinkable and complete wine with lovely aromas of red, black and purple fruit, cherries, pomegranates, currants and spices. The medium-bodied palate has nice, juicy orange acidity with…

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Wine Spectator - May 11, 2026 "Well-built and expressive, with medium-bodied flavors of raspberry and guava highlighted by orange peel, black tea and dusky spices."

Champagne Ayala Cuvee Perle d’Ayala 2015

Champagne

October 01, 2026 - A treasure in the portfolio, La Perle is produced only in exceptional years, according to practices that have remained faithful to the Champagne tradition. Composed of a majority of Chardonnay, this wine captures the essence of the Champagne terroir, in the purest respect of the style of the House.

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Wine Enthusiast - September 14, 2026 "Bright and open, the nose is a lovely weave of fresh cherry skin, plum, orange blossom, violets, jasmine, and buttery brioche. The palate is weightless, with black-cherry skin, plum, fresh…

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Wine Advocate - October 24, 2024 "A blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir, the 2015 Brut La Perle evokes a delicate, fresh bouquet of baked biscuits, pastry, ripe orchard fruits and spices. Medium to…

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Wine Spectator - December 15, 2024 "Sleek and harmonious, with a subtle thread of minerally chalk and smoke notes underscoring the ripe Gala apple, nectarine, golden raisin and toast point flavors. Creamy, with a finely detailed…

Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée NV

Champagne

September 30, 2026 - Special Cuvée is a Champagne that defies category. Pinot Noir, the most demanding grape in the region, makes up at least 60 percent of the blend, giving structure, depth and signature red fruit. One-third is fermented in oak barrels, adding silkier texture and layered flavor. Reserve wines aged in magnums under cork for up to 15 years are hand disgorged into the blend, bringing richness and complexity. Aged much longer than most Champagnes, Special Cuvée offers freshness, savory nuance and velvety texture. It is a true expression of Bollinger’s devotion at every step.

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Wine Spectator - September 01, 2026 "A lovely Champagne, with a sense of elegant tailoring as the satiny mousse caresses the palate and well-honed acidity creates a mouthwatering impression that carries flavors of ripe black currant,…

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Wine Advocate - August 31, 2022 "Like its rosé counterpart, the latest release of Bollinger's NV Brut Special Cuvée is showing especially well, bursting from the glass with aromas of honeyed apples, crisp stone fruit, buttery…

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Wine Spectator - December 01, 2021 "A vinous Champagne, this has pinot-noir depths of flavor, the structure enhanced by barrel-fermented reserve wines. Youthfully blunt in its power, this will benefit from a year in the cellar,…

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Vinous - December 01, 2011 "The NV Brut Special Cuvée is fabulous. Hints of pears, pastry crust and hazelnut lead to an expansive core of fruit. There is plenty of the signature Bollinger oxidative style…

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