Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée NV
Champagne
June 01, 2026 - Special Cuvée is a Champagne that defies category. Pinot Noir, the most demanding grape in the region, makes up at least 60 percent of the blend, giving structure, depth and signature red fruit. One-third is fermented in oak barrels, adding silkier texture and layered flavor. Reserve wines aged in magnums under cork for up to 15 years are hand disgorged into the blend, bringing richness and complexity. Aged much longer than most Champagnes, Special Cuvée offers freshness, savory nuance and velvety texture. It is a true expression of Bollinger’s devotion at every step.
Wine Spectator - August 11, 2025 "A vibrant, graceful Champagne that shows fine definition and integration, with a mouthwatering frame of acidity. The persistent, lacy mousse is enmeshed with an appealing range of ripe and juicy…
Wine Advocate - August 31, 2022 "Like its rosé counterpart, the latest release of Bollinger's NV Brut Special Cuvée is showing especially well, bursting from the glass with aromas of honeyed apples, crisp stone fruit, buttery…
Wine Spectator - December 01, 2021 "A vinous Champagne, this has pinot-noir depths of flavor, the structure enhanced by barrel-fermented reserve wines. Youthfully blunt in its power, this will benefit from a year in the cellar,…
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia 2022
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
May 31, 2026 - Omnia, Latin for "all," is a wine that attempts to encompass the full diversity of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, both in its terroir and vinification. Fruit comes from vineyards in all 5 of the Châteauneuf communes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Courthezon, Sorgues, Bedarrides and Orange) and aged in foudre, cement and 500 liter barrels.
Wine Spectator - January 08, 2026 "The gorgeous texture defines this beautiful, perfumy, inviting Châteauneuf. Fresh, crunchy red fruit is flecked with exotic spices, and incense wafts through, while green, herbal freshness brings lovely lift. Complex…
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2022
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
May 31, 2026 - Another unsurprising but jawdropping discovery when encountering the Saouma wines: Magis, Mounir’s white Chateauneuf from the heavily limestone Pierredon vineyard in Bedarrides. It makes sense that a producer of great white Burgundy would quickly become enchanted by the possibilities here. Only 3% of Chateauneuf is white, and virtually all of it is bottled after 6 months. Mounir’s chateauneuf is aged 18-24 months and has already been compared to some of the great white Burgundy crus for its depth and minerality.
Wine Spectator - December 09, 2025 "A distinctive, singular style, with tangy, salty layers of apple and melon powered by succulent lemon-lime acidity. Silky and finessed, wafting with smoke and flint on the close."
Marietta Angeli Zinfandel 2023
Alexander Valley
May 31, 2026 - Once a component of the Angeli Cuvée, this Zinfandel stood out for its brilliance, clarity, and leanness. Now, showcased on its own, it truly captures the essence of Angeli Ranch, a unique canyon in Alexander Valley. The halo image on the label honors Viola Angeli, who sold the ranch to Chris Bilbro in a gesture that mirrors her angelic name. Marietta’s estate series prioritizes terroir, with each wine reflecting the distinct character of its site. Crafted with a focus on freshness, tension, and longevity, these wines are true expressions of their exceptional origins.
Jeb Dunnuck - September 16, 2025 "From a site near the Marietta winery once owned by Viola Angeli, who sold grapes to the family for years, the 2023 Zinfandel Angeli is made from 100% Zinfandel and…
Frog’s Leap Winery Merlot 2023
Rutherford
May 31, 2026 - Grown in clay loam soils at two estate vineyards in Rutherford and one old vine site in Carneros, this Merlot exemplifies the variety's capacity for elegance, depth and genuine longevity, balancing rich plum and black cherry fruit with earthy complexity and a supple, authoritative structure.
