Casisano Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Tuscany
June 25, 2025 - Casisano Brunello di Montalcino is an elegant, traditional-style wine from a mid-sized estate in the southern hills of Montalcino, nestled between Sant’ Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell’Abate. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, this wine is a true expression of Montalcino’s terroir, shaped by over 100 years of winemaking passion. The nose opens with floral and spicy aromas, leading to ripe cherry and plum flavors. Hints of dried herbs and earthy undertones provide depth, while vibrant acidity and fine tannins ensure a well-rounded, lasting finish.
Wine Spectator - April 09, 2025 "Fresh and focused, exhibiting cherry, blood orange, eucalyptus, iron and spice notes. Firms up quickly, with the dense, fine-grained tannins offering lift, while the juicy acidity drives the spice- and…
James Suckling - December 11, 2024 "Relatively light yet structured wine. Leafy and pistachio tones and fresh, floral aromas, such as roses and violets, with leather and black pepper. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and tight yet…
Domaine Roy & Fils Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023
Russian River Valley
June 25, 2025 - The calling card of Domaine Roy & Fils, the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is the only Pinot from the winery that comes from both estate vineyards–Iron Filbert in Dundee Hills and Quartz Acron in Yamhill-Carlton. The wine ages for 10 months in barriques, of which only 10% are new oak. It expresses the signature style of Domaine Roy & Fils, favoring elegance over power: floral notes mix with lifted red fruit on the nose, followed by a bright, sappy Bing cherry character on the palate.
James Suckling - May 05, 2025 "Bright and lifted red-fruit aromas of wild strawberries, confit cherry, rose petals and citrus peel. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, finishing with an earthy undertone.…
Domaine Roy & Fils Incline Pinot Noir 2023
Willamette Valley
June 24, 2025 - The Incline Pinot Noir takes a more focused view: sourced entirely from the Quartz Acorn Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, it offers the fruitiness and mineral character typical of the Yamhill-Carlton marine sedimentary terroir.
James Suckling - May 13, 2025 "Perfumed aromas of black cherries, blackberry bush, spice, toffee apple and blood oranges. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a juicy, plush mouthfeel. There's lovely purity and focus…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 2020
Côte-Rôtie
June 23, 2025 - Guigal is synonymous with the Côte-Rôtie area, for bringing this great wine region to prominence, and for owning three times as much land as next largest land-owner, vinifying 1/3 of the total appellation, and unquestionably holding the finest sites in this tiny, special area. The incredible Syrah from this area, co-fermented with a touch of Viognier, has tremendously balanced concentration, depth and finesse.
Wine Spectator - March 28, 2024
Jeb Dunnuck - April 26, 2024 "2020 Côte Rôtie Brune Et Blonde is a winner, and readers could do much worse than a case of this in the cellar. Ripe black raspberries, spring flowers, smoke, and…
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Chateau d’Ampuis 2020
Cote-Rotie
June 23, 2025 - E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d’Ampuis is a standout expression of the appellation and a nod to the Guigal family's legacy. Sourced from seven top lieu-dits on both the Côte Brune and Côte Blonde and aged 38 months in new oak, it rivals the LaLas in quality. The wine is named for historic château dating back to the 11th century, restored by Marcel Guigal after he purchased it in 1995. Reviving the estate’s name, the Guigals crafted a wine that reflects both their signature style and the enduring prestige of Côte-Rôtie.
Jeb Dunnuck - "Blackberries, bacon fat, violets, game, and smoked meat all emerge from the 2020 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis, a stunning, concentrated Côte Rôtie that has everything you'd expect. Based on 93%…
