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Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva 2019

Rioja Gran Reserva DOCa

April 03, 2026 - Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva is a timeless wine which represents almost two centuries of winemaking skill. It has the traditional style of the Rioja Alavesa, with an elegance to its complex concentration, and recalls the aspirations of the founders of the bodega back in the 19th century.

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Decanter - May 19, 2025 "A bold gran reserva with obvious but quality oak, chocolate and graphite notes and a stony freshness. It still displays layers of red berry and blueberry fruit with lots of…

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Vinous - April 06, 2026 "One of the few Rioja wines incorporating Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Gran Reserva blends Tempranillo with Cabernet Sauvignon from Rioja Alavesa. Its nose brings together evolved and primary notes, offering…

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Wine Spectator - December 22, 2025 "A supple red, medium-bodied and balanced, with sculpted tannins enmeshed with baked black cherry and black raspberry fruit, dark chocolate and loamy earth. Fresh, with good focus and a lingering…

Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs A/19

Champagne

April 02, 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.

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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…

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.

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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…

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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,…

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Vinous - November 01, 2023 "The 2020 Barolo Aleste is a classy, elegant wine that will drink well right out of the gate. Black cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and dark spice resonate beautifully. Soft and…

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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…

Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia 2022

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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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…

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Vinous - November 01, 2024 "Time in the glass gradually unlocks ripe black cherry, red plum, licorice and spicy garrigue notes. Full-bodied, concentrated and polished, the 2022 is framed by chalky tannins and finishes with…

Domaine Hubert Brochard Sancerre Blanc 2023

Sancerre

March 25, 2026 - Domaine Hubert Brochard Sancerre Blanc is a classic expression of Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vineyards across seven villages and the appellation’s three hallmark terroirs: Terres Blanches, Silex, and Caillottes. Harvested at full ripeness, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel to preserve aromatic purity. Aged on fine lees in a mix of vessels, the wine shows floral and fruity notes, a lively, full-bodied palate, and exotic tones. HVE-certified and ideal with goat cheese, this is Sancerre in its most authentic and expressive form.

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Wine Spectator - November 30, 2024 "A piercing version, with a flinty profile to the firm stone fruit, flecked with oregano and a hint of honeysuckle. Angular and focused, showing density on the bone-dry, smoky finish."

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Wine Enthusiast - September 01, 2025 "Dried lemon peel, green apple and nectarine aromas open on the nose dusted with chamomile and orange blossom. The palate is juicy with a thin layer of tartness that offers…

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