Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir 2023
Willamette Valley
June 12, 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,…
Masciarelli Marina Cvetić Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2022
Abruzzo
June 10, 2025 - The Trebbiano Riserva Marina Cvetic represents the ultimate expression of one of Abruzzo’s historic vines. Like Montepulciano, Trebbiano was once considered a workhorse grape without real potential. This wine changed that view completely, offering an original, full-bodied, and elegant interpretation with its own character. Marina Cvetic wines are known as a “lone voice” for the most demanding and technical experts. Explosive, concentrated golden fruit leads to a rich, floral, and spicy palate. This wine represents a true revolution for Trebbiano and Italian whites.
Wine Spectator - May 31, 2025 "A supple white, lightly honeyed and silky on the palate, with refreshing, lemon pith–infused acidity. Offers flavors of Anjou pear, crushed almond, chamomile and beeswax, with a subtle tang of…
Wine Enthusiast - July 19, 2024 "The nose is fresh and citric, with aromas of the sea, lemons, limes, white flowers and fresh pineapple. The palate plumps up that pineapple note, but a continued current of…
Gary Farrell Winery Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2022
Russian River Valley, California
June 03, 2025 - Most wineries focus on their single vineyard wines first. Whatever doesn’t make the cut gets mixed and sold at a lower price. Gary Farrell creates the blend first. Vineyards are fermented separately, creating transparent expressions of each terroir. They then work to make the most complex and delicious blend possible. Every bottle is comprised of the literal best vineyards in Sonoma. You won’t find another wine with this integrity and pedigree.
Wine Enthusiast - "This bright Pinot displays aromas of cranberry and dried cherry on the nose. The palate brings fresh berry flavors, savory roasted shiitake, cola spice and sage. On the finish, lively…
Castello Nipozzano Nipozzano Riserva 2021
Chianti Rùfina DOC
May 30, 2025 - The emblematic wine from Castello Nipozzano, Nipozzano Riserva is a symbol of the Tuscan winemaking tradition and the bond between wine and its site of origin. This Sangiovese achieves a remarkable range of fruit, floral and spice flavors that reflect the estate’s characteristics and the grape varietal. The trademark balance of pleasure and elegance is achieved consistently year after year, instantly transporting you to the Tuscan countryside.
James Suckling - "A well-rounded, balanced and seductive riserva with notes of red berries, cherries, Mediterranean herbs and mild spices on the nose, following through to a medium body with fine tannins. Focused…
Wine Spectator - "Black cherry and blackberry fruit is shaded by notes of iron and earth, plus a hint of orange peel. This ripe and lively red is balanced, ending with a light…
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2020
Rioja Reserva DOCa
May 30, 2025 - The calling card of Marqués de Riscal around the world, this Reserva wine is made mainly from Tempranillo vines planted before the 1970s, grown in the best clay-limestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa. This variety withstands oak- and bottle aging well thanks to its good balance of acidity and fine tannin. The Graciano variety, whose presence in the blend does not exceed 10%, provides freshness and vibrancy of color.
James Suckling - October 03, 2024 "Refined nose with peppery and earthy undertones to the savory berry fruit, subtle vanilla and orange. Minerals as well. This is firm and quite long on the palate, with medium…
Wine Enthusiast - October 18, 2024
