Sandrone ALESTE Barolo 2021
Barolo
November 18, 2025 - 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 Spectator - August 06, 2025 "Though on the quiet side today, this Barolo features aromas and flavors of cherry, black currant, violet, mineral and wild herbs. Perfectly in balance with the bright acidity and refined…
Wine Advocate - "With fruit from the Cannubi Boschis vineyard, the 2021 Barolo Aleste is a lavish and beautiful expression with dark fruit, spice, licorice, cola and blue flower. The house style is…
Wine Enthusiast - December 16, 2025 "This is a wine that bridges classical and contemporary Barolo. Like a perfectly tailored Italian suit, it shows elegance without flash. Waves of red cherry, crushed rose petals, and subtle…
Frescobaldi Castello Nipozzano Nipozzano Riserva 2022
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG
November 18, 2025 - Nipozzano Riserva is a defining wine of the estate, capturing the essence of Chianti Rùfina. Primarily Sangiovese with complementary varieties, it reflects the region’s high elevations and unique climate. The name “Nipozzano,” meaning “without a well,” highlights the area's water scarcity, ideal for vine cultivation. Surrounded by mountains and fresh winds, the vineyards benefit from a significant day-night temperature variation, enhancing the wine’s complexity. The result is an incredible value from Frescobaldi.
Wine Spectator - October 31, 2025 "Dark cherry, plum, earth and tobacco flavors are enmeshed in the lush texture of this broad red. There are solid tannins and bright acidity for support as this fades on…
Roseblood d’Estoublon Roseblood Rosé 2024
Coteaux Varois en Provence
November 18, 2025 - Roseblood Rosé stands as the flagship cuvée, meticulously crafted to showcase elegance and subtle complexity. Under the skilled orchestration of Technical Director Victor Joyeux, this exceptional blend is sourced from Coteaux Varois en Provence vineyards. Comprising Grenache, Syrah and Rolle, it results in a harmonious composition of flavors all in an elegant, playful and bold package. The serpent serves as a symbol of seductive power, while the rose represents vitality and infuses floral, both embodying the essence of Château d’Estoublon’s “Garden of Eden.”
James Suckling - June 16, 2025 "Flowers, minerals, pink cherries, orange peel and a hint of crushed stones on the nose. Clean and crunchy, with a medium body and a bright, citrusy finish."
Wine Spectator - “A fragrant, floral rosé, with a burst of watermelon and strawberry lemonade notes. Maintains vibrant energy from start to finish, with a saline mineral foundation offsetting the creamy fruit. Balanced…
Wine Enthusiast - May 01, 2025 "Vibrant peach and pear meld with fresh cut grass on the nose. The palate takes a second to hit then explodes with stony minerality and classic Provence bitters."
Paternoster Don Anselmo Aglianico del Vulture 2018
Aglianico del Vulture
November 14, 2025 - Don Anselmo is a landmark wine made from 100% Aglianico grapes, the native varietal in Basilicata for which the region is renowned. It is dedicated to the winery’s founder, Anselmo Paternoster, and represents the history, roots, and continued importance of the Paternoster family in the area of production of the wines, Vulture. The grapes come from small and particularly old vineyard parcels in Barile, located at 2000 feet above sea level, with naturally low yields (35- 40 quintals per hectare). The soil is volcanic, with a significant levels of lava and ash.
William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte Bouguerots – Domaine 2022
Chablis Grand Cru
November 11, 2025 - Domaine William Fèvre Bougros is a powerful Grand Cru from the steepest slope in Chablis, with a gradient nearing 45 degrees. The domaine tends to 49% of the cru, including 2.11 hectares in the lieu-dit Côtes Bouguerots. The vineyard, planted mostly in the 1950s and '60s, sits on shallow soils that naturally restrict yields, creating a more complex wine. The wine undergoes an extended 14- to 15-month elevage, with about half of it spending time on the lees in old French oak barrels (averaging 6 years old), adding structure and depth to this exceptional wine.
Wine Enthusiast - October 01, 2025 "A kiss of floral perfume overlays fresh, pure orchard fruit and firm stone, creating an elegant and sultry nose. The palate is precise and full bodied, with an intense wash…
