E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2020
Côtes du Rhône
February 17, 2026 - E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge is a standout in its class, made with the same rigor and care as the estate’s top wines. Unusually Syrah-based, it offers greater depth, structure, and aromatic intensity than most wines in the category. It is aged for two years in a mix of stainless steel and large oak foudres, with deliberate blending throughout the process to ensure balance and complexity. This is not just a regional ambassador—it is a wine that reflects Guigal’s commitment to excellence at every level. It is a benchmark bottle and an extraordinary value.
Wine Advocate - May 16, 2024 "Significantly impacted by its elevated Syrah content, Guigal's 2020 Cotes du Rhone boasts expressive aromas of blackberries and blueberries, backed by ample black cherries. It's full-bodied yet supple and fluid,…
James Suckling - May 25, 2023
Casisano Colombaiolo Brunello di Montalcino 2017
Tuscany
February 17, 2026 - Colombaiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva comes from a single vineyard at one of the highest and most prestigious altitudes in the southeast of Montalcino. This 4.4-acre plot within Podere Casisano yields a wine that balances structure, elegance, and harmony. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, it showcases a deep ruby color with garnet hues. The complex nose melds ripe fruit with a sweet spiciness from extended aging. On the palate, it offers velvety tannins and a perfect balance of bold structure and refined elegance, finishing fresh and harmonious.
Wine Enthusiast - December 01, 2023
James Suckling - November 22, 2022
Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Chardonnay 2022
Laurelwood District
February 17, 2026 - Situated along the Northern ridge of the Chehalem Mountains, the Laurelwood District boasts ancient soils of fractured basalt layered over with a fine, windblown sediment called loess. A decade-long effort by the Ponzis, alongside their neighbors, has resulted in the recognition of Oregon’s first soil-based AVA, the Laurelwood District.
James Suckling - December 10, 2024 "A supple mouthfeel, great balance and delicious tree fruit give this wine good generosity and appealing elegance. Crisp green apples, ripe Anjou pears, hints of toast and lemon zest on…
Wine Advocate - July 03, 2024
Jeb Dunnuck - August 12, 2024 "A bright medium yellow color, the 2022 Chardonnay Laurelwood comes from the Laurelwood District and offers notes of salted melon, fresh apples, savory toast, and wet pavement. Approachable and midweight,…
Jeb Dunnuck - August 12, 2024 "A bright medium yellow color, the 2022 Chardonnay Laurelwood comes from the Laurelwood District and offers notes of salted melon, fresh apples, savory toast, and wet pavement. Approachable and midweight,…
Dog Point Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
Marlborough
February 17, 2026 - Several influential voices in the wine industry believe that in time Chardonnay may prove New Zealand's single highest achievement. All three of the Dog Point wines fermented in barrel are small in production, but the Chardonnay is the smallest, and and times indeed the most dazzling.
James Suckling - December 01, 2024 "Very beautiful with sliced cooked apples, pie crust, dried Meyer lemons and lemon curd. Hints of flint. Full-bodied and layered, this has pretty phenolic tension and a flavorful, tangy finish.…
James Suckling - December 01, 2024 "Very beautiful with sliced cooked apples, pie crust, dried Meyer lemons and lemon curd. Hints of flint. Full-bodied and layered, thishas pretty phenolic tension and a flavorful, tangy finish. A…
Champagne Ayala Brut 2007
Champagne
February 17, 2026 - Champagne Ayala’s No.7 is the second opus from the “The Ayala Collection”, a series of unique cuvée
Wine and Spirits - October 13, 2020
Wine Enthusiast - September 03, 2020
Wine Advocate - April 20, 2020
Wine Spectator - December 08, 2020
