Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs A/19
Champagne
April 27, 2026 - Ayala’s Blanc de Blancs is 100% Chardonnay, produced in small quantities in exceptional years only and fully expresses the superb caliber of great Chardonnay from the best crus of the Côte des Blancs. After 6 years of aging in Ayala’s cellars, remarkable minerality and low dosage make this an outstanding wine that can accompany a variety of flavorful dishes, including poultry and fish, or be served on its own to celebrate a special occasion.
Wine Spectator - September 29, 2025 "Racy acidity is infused with lemon-lime character, a tangy frame sculpting this minerally blanc de blancs. Wet chalk, smoke and oyster shell notes transition to flavors of apricot, toast point…
Marqués de Riscal XR Rioja Reserva 2021
Rioja Reserva DOCa
April 16, 2026 - A tribute to the long line of winemakers that presided over the cellars of Marqués de Riscal who, in Bordelaise tradition, would mark special barrels with “X R” for “Extra Reserva.” The first vintage released in 2015; a blend of Tempranillo with Graciano aged in American oak for over two years.
James Suckling - July 17, 2025 "Dark mushrooms, spices and leather with cedar and black plums. Ripe yet juicy with plenty of blackberries and a twist of citrus and vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied with dusty tannins…
Wine Enthusiast - May 01, 2026 "Classic and focused with dark, layered flavors, this XR Reserva captures a deeper tone of Tempranillo with a body of black fruits, wet tobacco, spiced cocoa, and a drop of…
Jeb Dunnuck - November 16, 2025 "An ode to blending, the 2021 XR by Marques de Riscal Reserva is Tempranillo and Graciano made in a fruity, modern style, with sweet tannins and 25 months of American…
Wine Spectator - November 03, 2025 "A structured version, with sculpted tannins wrapped in a fleshy range of coulised black cherry and black raspberry fruit, plus accents of candied violet, fennel seed, milled pepper and cured…
Frog’s Leap Winery Chardonnay 2023
Rutherford
April 16, 2026 - The winery's philosophy emphasizes letting vineyards speak, using winemaking as a means of refinement rather than transformation. This approach aligns Frog's Leap Chardonnay with classical benchmarks, prioritizing freshness, mineral structure and food compatibility.
James Suckling - March 20, 2025 Spiced apples and pears with hints of citrus peel and raw almonds on the nose. Tense and juicy with medium to full body and a compact, lightly phenolic texture. Vivid…
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…
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…
