Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional 2021
Douro DOC
January 06, 2026 - A pure expression of Portugal’s most noble red grape, Quinta do Noval Touriga Nacional highlights the power and elegance possible from a single estate in the Douro. Sourced from select parcels with schist soils and ideal exposure, the wine emphasizes aromatic intensity, polished structure, and balance. Crafted with restrained extraction and precise winemaking, it offers depth, freshness, and a refined interpretation of Touriga Nacional.
Wine Enthusiast - December 31, 2024 "Touriga Nacional, the emblematic variety of the Douro, is presented here unalloyed. It is rich and dense, the tobacco and violet aromas and rich black fruits showing solid tannins as…
James Suckling - October 20, 2024 "Black fruit, roasted herb, mussel shell and toasted walnut on the nose of this full-bodied and savory red. It’s well-framed with polished tannins. Excellent length and focus."
Wine Advocate - December 12, 2024 "The unfortified varietal red 2021 Touriga Nacional has controlled ripeness and 14% alcohol with balancing freshness and acidity, reflecting a cooler (or less warm) vintage in the Douro. It has…
Far Mountain Bresa Chardonnay 2022
Sonoma Valley
December 23, 2025 - Far Mountain Bresa Chardonnay is a white of substance, grown from the oldest block of Bald Mountain Vineyard, planted in 1972 with Wente clones on fractured volcanic rock. This single-parcel, dry-farmed site yields just one barrel, producing a wine of depth, tension, and dazzling clarity. Far Mountain is rooted in the belief that the most profound wines come from remote mountain sites in Sonoma. Their growers have taken decades of risk, and the winery channels that drama into wines of energy, texture, and endless fascination.
Wine Enthusiast - December 16, 2025 "A touch of flint sparks on the nose of this wine, mingling with aromas of Anjou pear, pithy lemon, toasty cinnamon, and grilled bread. The palate feels lifted and nimble,…
James Suckling - "Layered, aromatic and restrained, with aromas of sliced lemons, lanolin, beeswax and crushed stones. The palate is mid-weighted with a silky texture and bright acidity. Such a thoughtful and refined…
Wine Spectator - December 15, 2025 "A bold white, offering notes of green almond, peach cobbler and orange zest up front, plus a juicy core of Fuji apple and lemon meringue, along with wild fennel, ripe…
Domaine Chanson Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru 2023
Beaune 1er Cru
December 17, 2025 - Domaine Chanson Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches comes from one of Beaune’s top vineyards, where Chanson owns 11 acres. The vineyard is located on the sunny, east-facing slopes of Mont Saint-Désiré, bordering the Premiers Crus of Pommard. A 5.4-acre plot at the top is planted with Chardonnay. The wine has a pale gold color with floral aromas, white-fleshed fruits, citrus notes, and subtle minerality. Rich, powerful, and complex, it also has nuanced woody characteristics. The name refers to beehives once kept here, with “mouches à miel” meaning “honey flies.”
James Suckling - May 27, 2025 "Aromas of flint, lemon peel, river stones, orchard fruit and salted nuts. The palate is focused, with vivid acidity and generous underlying power that bring a complete and slightly saline…
Wine Spectator - December 15, 2025 "A classy white, delivering peach, lemon oil, honey, mineral and baking spice aromas and flavors. This is all about finesse, with vibrant acidity that delineates the citrus and orchard fruit…
Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir 2023
Willamette Valley
December 17, 2025 - 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. Luisa Ponzi ensures that every wine, including Tavola, meets the highest standards. 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.
James Suckling - March 11, 2025 "A valley-wide blend of grapes that gives a vibrant, fresh and bright sense of red fruit, balanced by raspberries, black cherries and a rich texture on the palate. Light tannins,…
Wine Advocate - November 07, 2025 "The 2023 Pinot Noir Tavola comes from estate vineyards (65%) and purchased fruit. Matured for eight months in 25% new French oak, it has inviting scents of black cherries, blackberries,…
Wine Spectator - September 29, 2025 "A spry red with vibrant cherry and guava flavors that take on accents of cinnamon and forest floor as it persists towards refined tannins."
Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir Reserve 2021
Willamette Valley
December 17, 2025 - Ponzi’s Pinot Noir Reserve is made exclusively from estate fruit, including some of Oregon’s oldest vines. For over 50 years, the Ponzi family has farmed 140 acres of certified sustainable vineyards on Laurelwood soils. Over time, the vines have evolved, with red fruit in their youth giving way to dark berry and brambly spice. The Reserve’s layered complexity make it one of the finest examples of site-expressive Pinot Noir in North America. As Wine Spectator once wrote, “All Oregon Pinot Noirs are measured against the Ponzi yardstick.”
James Suckling - March 06, 2024 "Attractive notes of crushed dark berries, blueberries and wild berries with an array of spices, mint, chocolate and dried orange peel. A little earthy. Very refined, with freshness and poise.…
Wine Advocate - December 19, 2024 "The 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve Estate Grown is bursting with cranberry, rhubarb, charcuterie and woodsy undertones. The medium-bodied palate is silky and seamless. Its layered flavors are matched by generous…
Wine Spectator - October 31, 2024 "A handsomely structured version, with deep flavors of raspberry and guava that take on cinnamon, savory spice and forest floor accents as this gathers tension toward medium-grained tannins."
Jeb Dunnuck - August 12, 2024 "Pouring a deeper saturated red color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve is more inward on opening, with deep notes of forest floor, umami undertones, dried black cherries, and spiced red…
