Champagne Ayala Brut Nature
Champagne
September 30, 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 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 Spectator - 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 30, 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
Domaine Roy & Fils Quartz Acorn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
Willamette Valley
September 21, 2026 - The Quartz Acorn Vineyard, located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, faces southeast and is rooted in ancient, well-draining marine sedimentary soils rich in quartz. Hand-sorted, 100% barrel fermented with full malolactic. It is aged on lees for 10 months in 20% new French oak. On the palate, it offers notes of apple and peach, bright citrus and white flowers, balanced by light creaminess, lively acidity, and a clean, saline finish.
James Suckling - January 20, 2026 "Pretty and perfumed, with aromas of dried flowers, pink peppercorns and bitter citrus zest. Quite intense for a medium bodied wine. The palate is so lifted and fresh, with a…
Wine Spectator - May 01, 2026 "Impeccably structured and detailed, with cherry and blueberry framed by crushed stone, forest floor and black tea. Gathers intensity toward medium-grained tannins."
Domaine Roy & Fils Quartz Acorn Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
Willamette Valley
September 21, 2026 - The Quartz Acorn Vineyard, located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, faces southeast and is rooted in ancient, well-draining marine sedimentary soils rich in quartz. Hand-sorted, 100% barrel fermented with full malolactic. It is aged on lees for 10 months in 20% new French oak. On the palate, it offers notes of apple and peach, bright citrus and white flowers, balanced by light creaminess, lively acidity, and a clean, saline finish.
Jeb Dunnuck - August 17, 2026 "...pours a green-flecked, bright yellow color and gains impressive intensity with aromas of honey, pilsner, minty herbs, lemon balm, toast, a touch of flint, green pear, and delicate passion fruit.…
Wine Spectator - May 01, 2026 "Steely and vibrant, with laser-focused accents of lemon tart, pear, mineral and spices that build richness on the finish."
Domaine Roy & Fils Iron Filbert Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
Willamette Valley
September 21, 2026 - A fantastic showcase of the winery’s “home property,” the Iron Filbert Vineyard. Aromatically complex, showcasing ripe plums alongside baking spices and sage. The palate is lengthy and rounded from its structured silky tannins and minerality, tasting of candied cherries, toasted chestnuts and slate.
Jeb Dunnuck - August 17, 2026 "...displays a deep magenta red hue while remaining youthful in appearance. Aromas of black cherries, smoky cedar, polished pine, menthol, black raspberry liqueur, stony earth, and candied orange unfold with…
Wine Spectator - May 01, 2026 "A dynamic red, offering rich and detailed flavors of raspberry and cherry framed by crushed rock, forest floor and dusky spices."
