James Suckling - December 15, 2025 "Sweet berry, orange peel, nutmeg and cinnamon aromas. It’s medium-bodied with fine, precise tannins and a very long finish that caresses every inch of your palate. Extremely long and structured…
Wine Spectator - June 30, 2026 "Well-defined aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry and blackberry highlight this smooth, graceful red. Mineral and wild scrub notes emerge as this gathers steam midpalate. Ends with plenty of energy…
Wine Enthusiast - October 26, 2026 "A layered, intriguing nose opens earthy and graphitic, then turns juicy and fresh, and finally spicy and rich. The palate is similarly complex, with bright fruit layered over leather, coffee,…
Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2023
Chianti Classico DOCG
October 27, 2026 - Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico is crafted from vineyards perched 1640 feet above sea level in Gaiole, benefiting from optimal sun exposure and a unique amphitheatre layout. This distinctive terroir imparts a brilliant purplish hue, intense fruity aromas, and exceptional tannic structure to the wine, which exhibits an elegant vibrancy. The hand-harvested grapes undergo fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, with maceration and pump-overs for maximum polyphenol extraction. Maturation in oak barriques and bottle-aging further refine the wine's complexity and depth.
Wine Advocate - September 01, 2026 "The Tenuta Perano 2023 Chianti Classico is a nicely made and classically styled wine with good exuberance and no loose ends. Made primarily with Sangiovese and some complementary grapes, it…
Wine Spectator - June 01, 2026 "This red starts out rich, evoking cherry, raspberry, currant and mineral flavors. Resonates with vibrant acidity and solid, refined tannins, ending with balance and fine length."
Wine Enthusiast - October 26, 2026 "On the nose, a woodsy, floral feel comes first, followed by a sweet juiciness. The palate pivots to flavors of raspberry, strawberry, and orange peel, then the flower petals and…
Castello Pomino Benefizio Riserva 2023
Promino Bianco Doc
October 27, 2026 - Castello Pomino Benefizio Riserva is a single-cru Chardonnay from a high-elevation vineyard with diurnal shifts and sandy soils. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed, and fermented in barriques, with partial malolactic fermentation and aging on lees. Cru Benefizio first came into being in 1973 as the first white wine in Italy to be fermented and aged in barriques.
James Suckling - May 07, 2025 "A fairly neutral wine on the nose, with a textured, silky palate, a medium body, zesty integrated acidity and a vibrant citrus aftertaste."
Wine Spectator - July 28, 2025 "A creamy texture embraces peach, vanilla, honey, sea salt and buttery pastry notes. This elegant white is harmonious and alluring; the only edge is a lightly bitter citrus finish."
Wine Enthusiast - October 26, 2026 "The wine has dill flower, Tahitian vanilla, and just a little yellow banana pepper that escapes the glass. On the palate there are zesty lemon qualities that entwine with green…
Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur
Champagne
October 27, 2026 - Ayala Brut Majeur perfectly embodies the Chardonnay-focused style of Ayala. This cuvée achieves balance and finesse through low dosage, stainless-steel vinification, and three years of aging on lees. Made from over 70 crus across Champagne’s key regions, including the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne, each cru is fermented separately in 120 stainless-steel vats, preserving its unique characteristics. The result is a Champagne of exceptional complexity, capturing the richness and diversity of the region’s terroirs.
Wine Spectator - November 30, 2025 "Chiseled acidity is well-integrated with the creamy mousse, plus flavors of wild strawberry and cherry, honey-roasted almond and candied pink grapefruit zest in this vibrant Champagne, with a lasting, mineral-driven…
Wine Advocate - October 24, 2024 "Based on the 2020 vintage, complemented with 42% of réserve wines from 2016 to 2019, the NV Brut Majeur offers up a fresh, minty bouquet of lemon oil, pear, white…
Wine and Spirits - December 01, 2023
Champagne Ayala Brut Nature
Champagne
October 27, 2026 - Ayala’s Brut Nature is a zero-dosage Champagne that is aged for nearly four years. It reveals elegant complexity, with extended autolysis highlighting the exceptional quality of grapes from Champagne’s best crus. The blend features primarily Chardonnay, with Pinot Noir and a touch of Pinot Meunier for balance. Its bright gold color leads to a fine nose of citrus and subtle saline notes. On the palate, it is clean and complex, offering dry mineral flavors and vibrant grapefruit and white fruit, all while maintaining freshness and tension.
Wine Enthusiast - October 26, 2026 "A subtle nose on this wine stays clean and high toned. The palate is energetic, with bright saline acidity drawing out lean white peach, Marcona almond, sea spray, and clay-chalky…
Wine Spectator - September 26, 2024
James Suckling - August 15, 2024 "A well-rounded, balanced and seductive brut-nature blend of 55%Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. On the nose it shows aromas of sliced apples, pears and cinnamon. Round and juicy with…