Frescobaldi Tenuta CastelGiocondo CastelGiocondo Brunello 2021
Brunello DI Montacino DOCG
April 09, 2026 - CastelGiocondo is a unique place in Montalcino, where the diverse exposures and soils (galestro, clay and Pliocene sand) create a beautifully layered Brunello. With complex notes that evolve over time, there is always something new savor.
James Suckling - December 13, 2025 "Very attractive aromas of red cherries, mushrooms and flowers follow through to a medium body with firm and integrated tannins and a vivid, subtle, fruity finish. A lovely young Brunello…
Wine Spectator - March 30, 2026 "Black cherry and black currant flavors are the main themes in this intense red, with iron and wild herbs adding complexity. Balanced and vibrant, with resonant tannins guarding the long…
Jeb Dunnuck - February 18, 2026 "Pouring a youthful ruby hue, the 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino Castelgiocondo is attractive and packed with youthful citrus on opening, with orange oil, cranberry, dusty earth, dried roses, and bright…
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris 2023
Willamette Valley
April 08, 2026 - Ponzi, a pioneer in Oregon Pinot Gris, helped establish it as the state’s first quality white grape variety. Their Pinot Gris is aromatic, expressive, and perfect for easy drinking, offering fantastic value with serious pedigree. Sourced from LIVE Certified Sustainable vineyards like Avellana, Aurora, and Madrona, it features aromas of marmalade, yellow plum, and honeycomb, balanced by lemongrass and lavender. The textured mouthfeel shows dried apricot, mango, and vanilla, finishing with bright acidity and salted caramel.
Wine Enthusiast - May 01, 2026 "Ponzi has been making Pinot Gris for 45 years and they are one of the important standard bearers in the Willamette Valley for the noble grape. Their latest Pinot Gris…
Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir 2023
Laurelwood District
April 08, 2026 - As Wine Spectator once wrote, “All Oregon Pinot Noirs are measured against the Ponzi yardstick.” For over 50 years, the Ponzi family has farmed 140 acres of certified sustainable vineyards on Laurelwood soils. This wine is the result of a decade's long effort by sisters Maria and Luisa and neighboring growers to establish the Laurelwood District, Oregon’s first soil-based AVA. The area’s volcanic basalts, layered with windblown loess, shape the vines' evolution. Bright red fruit gives way to dark berry and brambly spice as the vines mature.
James Suckling - March 11, 2025 "Deep, dark fruit and moody, spicy, savory accents on a bold, fine-grained tannic texture backed by great acidity. It is structured, concentrated, layered and intense. It becomes broader and richer…
Wine Advocate - November 06, 2025 "Matured for 10 months in 30% new French oak, the 2023 Pinot Noir Laurelwood District has nuanced aromas of red and black cherries, licorice, saline, holiday spice and earth. The…
Wine Spectator - October 13, 2025 "Vibrant and fresh, with lively flavors of pomegranate and cherry accented with green tea tones that speed toward snappy tannins."
Sandrone ALESTE Barolo 2020
Barolo
April 01, 2026 - A combination of the names of Luciano Sandrone's grandchildren ALEssia and STEfano, ALESTE is the new name for Luciano's first wine, the Barolo Cannubi Boschis, which garnered early acclaim with the international trade and press. This single-vineyard wine is typically dense and concentrated, but shows incredible harmony and balance.
Wine Advocate - April 04, 2024 "The Luciano Sandrone 2020 Barolo Aleste (with 10,000 bottles released) is layered with sweet earth and drunken cherry. It shows seamless integration and a crescendo of intensity that starts with…
Wine Spectator - July 16, 2024 "This red shows breadth to its cherry, plum, tar, eucalyptus and sweet spice flavors, with an accent of licorice. Walks a tightrope between power and elegance, with a well-integrated structure,…
Jeb Dunnuck - May 13, 2024 "A deeper brick color, the 2020 Barolo Aleste is also darker and more introspective on the nose, with notes of fresh leather, baked cherries, dark stones, and umami richness in…
Domaine Hubert Brochard Sancerre Blanc 2023
Sancerre
March 25, 2026 - Domaine Hubert Brochard Sancerre Blanc is a classic expression of Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vineyards across seven villages and the appellation’s three hallmark terroirs: Terres Blanches, Silex, and Caillottes. Harvested at full ripeness, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel to preserve aromatic purity. Aged on fine lees in a mix of vessels, the wine shows floral and fruity notes, a lively, full-bodied palate, and exotic tones. HVE-certified and ideal with goat cheese, this is Sancerre in its most authentic and expressive form.
Wine Spectator - November 30, 2024 "A piercing version, with a flinty profile to the firm stone fruit, flecked with oregano and a hint of honeysuckle. Angular and focused, showing density on the bone-dry, smoky finish."
Wine Enthusiast - September 01, 2025 "Dried lemon peel, green apple and nectarine aromas open on the nose dusted with chamomile and orange blossom. The palate is juicy with a thin layer of tartness that offers…
