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Lapo first got into wine in his early twenties, taking on a twenty-year journey that would lead him to travel worldwide from one wine region to another. His career began in his native Tuscany before the move to Piedmont where... Read More

Black cherry, plum, tobacco, menthol and licorice all open up in the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Rockfall. This is another pretty wine with soft contours and plenty of short to medium term appeal.

The wine has ruby tones with a violet rim.

On the nose, aromas of black forest fruits and ripe cherries stand out, with hints of vanilla and subtle cedar. Medium-bodied, its texture is elegant and velvety, with a round, deep finish.... Read More

Flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and black currant are complemented with rosemary and black pepper spice. Full-bodied, yet smooth on the tannins and finish. A great match for anything roasted or grilled.

The Rafanelli family is now in its fourth generation of growing grapes and making wine in the Dry Creek Valley. The winery is small and family operated, with a strict focus on quality over quantity since its founding by Italian... Read More

Silky, elgant with a beautiful combination of classic Cabernet Sauvignon varietal character with an elevated floral and spice character. A real gem of Napa Cabernet for the price.

This wine of great character has been made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. After 30 years, this variety shows an almost perfect adaptation to the unique location of Pago Valdebellón, with its calcareous soil that... Read More

Pago Negralada comes from a Tempranillo vineyard, Spain's most noble grape variety. The vines were planted in deep gravel soils with a sandy surface, which gives this wine a firm, tannic character. It is a wine with great... Read More

Tasting Note: Classic notes of blackberry, cocoa powder, and baking spice greet the nose with captivating intricacies of violets, soy, and mint. The ruby glass opens with a flood of ripe marionberries as rich, red fruit layers... Read More

The Acumen Peak Atlas Peak Cabernet is a refined mountain-grown Napa red offering aromas of blackberry, cassis, and cedar with hints of tobacco and violets. Full-bodied and balanced, it delivers flavors of ripe plum, espresso,... Read More

In California, Ad Ripa is associated with the Happy Canyon Vineyard in the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA. This vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate with warm days and cool nights, ideal for Bordeaux varieties like... Read More

Ribbon Springs is our largest estate vineyard at around 100 acres, but only 55 of them are planted. The planted acres contain both Pinot noir and Chardonnay; the rest of the property is filled with beautiful forest lands. The... Read More

From Gembres, the bodega’s highest altitude vineyard that was planted in 1986, and Manzanera, the vineyard around the winery planted in 1975.

Vinification Method: The grapes were destemmed and pressed with a vertical press,... Read More

Eva Fernández has been tasting Tempranillo for as long as she can remember. As the youngest of her father’s children, she spent her childhood at his side, roaming the vineyard and sampling grapes throughout the growing... Read More

Alvaro Palacios is one of nine children born into a respected Rioja wine producer Palacios Remondo. He decided to study enology in Bordeaux and after graduation worked at Petrus. He eventually returned to Spain where he worked... Read More

A firm and crunchy red with blackberries, currants and hints of dark mushrooms and bark. Medium-bodied with a touch of graphite. Polished at the end. 40% Oakville Valley fruit. Drink or hold.

“Slightly herbal, sage-like... Read More

The winter of 2021 brought very cool temperatures and below-average rainfall to Northern California, marking a second straight year of drought. To ensure equilibrium between the vines and the soils, careful pruning was performed... Read More

Our son, Juel, embodies the wildness of our farm. Juel's feral upbringing on the farm has molded him in unexpected and meaningful ways. This wine reflects his staunchly individual spirit, creativity, sensitivity, and depth.... Read More

Arietta, an ultra-premium Napa winery specializing in limited production Bordeaux-style blends, is owned by wine specialist and auctioneer Fritz Hatton and Caren Frutig Hatton. One of America’s most celebrated winemakers,... Read More

There's some seriously good Merlot coming from this vineyard in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, and I loved the Arietta 2021 Merlot Hudson Vineyards. Ripe black cherries, chocolaty herbs, and spicy notes flow to a medium... Read More

The Arietta White Wine “On The White Keys” is a blend of hillside Sauvignon Blanc and old vine Semillon. We ferment and age the White Keys for nine months in a combination of new and second-use oak and stainless steel... Read More

A vibrant reflection of the mild 2023 vintage, with crisp red fruit, high-toned botanical notes, and a glowing ruby-red color. Framed by just 20% new French oak, the wine retains its bright and approachable character, offering... Read More

Arista Winery was founded by Al and Janis McWilliams in 2002 with a mission to craft artisanal, site-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley. From the beginning, the McWilliams have firmly believed that... Read More

From top, organically-farmed sites in Sonoma, Carmel Valley, & Masa Valley, this Bordeaux-inspired blend is decidedly Old World in style, with restrained fruit, notes of graphite, cigar box, and green pepper, and dark fruit supported... Read More

This wine is a feast for the senses. In the glass the wine displays a red-purple hue. Vivid aromas emerge from the glass in concert, with notes of star anise, moss, dark bramble fruit, and cedar bark. The sleek palate is marked... Read More

Domaine Les Astrelles, nestled in the historic village of GevreyChambertin on Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, is a revitalized gem in this legendary winemaking region. Founded in 2019 by JeanMarie and Isabelle Chapier, the... Read More

Well-married, intense aromas of plums, dark cherries, cinnamon and cocoa nibs reach out of the glass, beckoning for a taste. The flavors mimic the aromas, with the pleasing, lush mouthfeel and structure one would expect from hillside... Read More

In the late summer of 2015, a last minute change in plans led a couple from Chicago to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. They made an appointment at one of their favorite wineries, a bottle of which they shared on their first... Read More

Aurélien Chatagnier founded his own domaine in 2002, when he was just in his early 20s. He doesn’t come from a winemaking family, but as a teenager, he worked in the vines for Domaine Jamet, where he became inspired... Read More

From their domaine in Dezizes-les-Maranges, brothers Marc and Alexandre Bachelet, oversee an enviable catalogue of top Côte de Beaune vineyards: St. Aubin En Remilly, the top sites in Maranges, Puligny 1er Cru Folatières,... Read More

The 2023 Cabernet Franc exhibits a bold structure, demanding attention. The wine is dark, concentrated and delicious. The initial notes of ripe strawberry and cherry offer a luscious sweetness balanced by an earthy undertone that... Read More

Hand-harvested on October 6th and 9th from our two Saint Helena vineyards, the 2023 Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon is dense and savory, unfolding black cherry, boysenberry, and holiday spices. The 2023 vintage balances on the edge... Read More

The estate is a 100% hillside vineyard with a dramatic series of steep terraces planted exclusively to the red Bordeaux varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The vineyard is planted in blocks... Read More

Bedrock Wine Co. was started in 2007 by Morgan Twain-Peterson. Working out of a small converted chicken coop in a friend’s backyard, Morgan focused on making personality-filled wines wrought from a small array of thoughtfully... Read More

The 2019 Spare Me is a dense, plush wine. A healthy dollop of Cabernet Franc adds savory intensity and aromatic breadth. Jammy dark fruit, cedar tobacco, incense and menthol add layers of complexity. This delightful red is a fine... Read More

It was in 1978 that Piero Benevelli started out with five hectares of vines in Monforte d’Alba and focused on the traditional grapes of Piedmont: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and Barbera. His son, Massimo, started his training in... Read More

Deep red. Fresh cherry and raspberry aromas are complicated by suggestions of candied flowers, baking spices and incense. Palate-coating red fruit flavors show very good depth and clarity and an exotic spice flourish on the back... Read More

The domaine consists of 3.5 hectares of vineyards, all of which are located within the boundaries of the town of Ampuis and are entitled to the Cote Rotie appellation. The vines are dispersed among six separate parcels:

“Chavaroche”... Read More

Our vineyards are planted exclusively to Spätburgunder. We have a very wide variety of old German clones as well as Swiss and French clonal material and vines from massal selection.

The Dernauer Spätburgunder is a Ortswein,... Read More

The 2022 Casteel includes five blocks selected from Lewman Vineyard and the Western slopes of Bethel Heights, which unintentionally form a straight North-South line between the two vineyards. This was born of many blind tastings... Read More

The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino pulls the taster close to the glass, darkly floral and balsamic at the first tilt. This blossoms with a textbook profile of worn leather, dried rose, dusty earth, spice and dried black cherry. It... Read More

Telmo Rodríguez founded Bodega Lanzaga in 1998 and opened his winery in 2009 in the village of Lanciego, located in the subzone of Rioja Alavesa. He saw incredible potential in the area, but, it’s worth pointing out... Read More

RODA I is blended with parcels that that year have ripened in a black fruit profile. The deep black fruit, is almost always dominated by the plumb and supported by mineral notes, chocolate and balsamic sensations, that form an... Read More

The 2020 Pintia is Tempranillo from Toro. It opens with fine plum, delicate spice, cherry, barrel notes and a hint of orange peel. A touch of jam adds to the warmth. Rich and intense, the palate is broad and textured with firm... Read More

The 2021 Vega Sicilia Alion is a red wine from the renowned Ribera Del Duero region of Spain. Produced by Vega Sicilia, a name synonymous with quality in the wine industry, this wine is crafted from a proprietary blend of grape... Read More

This wine is perfect for anyone who would like to experience textbook tertiary flavors in wine.

2011 was among the three vintages with the best analytical parameters in 30 years. It was a dry year with low-to-moderate yields and... Read More

Brancaia is spread across three estates in Tuscany; two are located in Chianti Classico (in the subzones of Castellina and Radda) and another is located in the Maremma, along the Tuscan coast. Brancaia’s flagship wine -... Read More

The Rocca name is as synonymous with Barbaresco as it is with Rabajà. They are linked with the land and the wine in a way that only generations of farming tradition can imbue. Barbaresco from the estate is produced from... Read More

The Rabajà vineyard was purchased by Bruno’s grandfather in 1958 along with a farmhouse of the same name and is where the heart of the winery still sits today. The Rabajà cru was one of the first benchmark... Read More

Bruno Rocca produces his Barbera d’Alba from 60 year old vines grown in the lower elevations of the Fausoni and Currà vineyards.

Tasting Note: Shows classic acidity coupled with intense dark fruits; plum, blackberries,... Read More

A wine that is built to age, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Burgess's single vineyards and possesses an energetic verve. One of winemaker Meghan Zobeck's favorites, this aromatic wine has delicate yet complex... Read More

Early season was quite changeable with cool temperatures at times, accompanied by regular rainfall in November and December. One impact of this was that flowering extended over a long period. Temperatures rose favourably to bring... Read More

Ca’Marcanda, GAJA’s estate in Bolgheri (Alta Maremma), was born in 1996 propelled by Angelo Gaja’s ambition to challenge himself with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The search for the best terroir... Read More

The 2021 Cain Five is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec, and 4% Petit Verdot, sourced entirely from surviving grapes in the Cain Vineyard atop Spring Mountain. It is the current release... Read More

Capanna, an illustrious winery in Italy, has been under the stewardship of the Cencioni family since 1957. Located in the Montosoli area north of Montalcino, Capanna was founded by Giuseppe Cencioni, and with help of his sons... Read More

Augusto Cappellano is the fifth generation of the family to produce wine from vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba. His great-grandfather, Filippo, acquired substantial acreage there and, in 1870 established the azienda. At his... Read More

Augusto Cappellano is the fifth generation of the family to produce wine from vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba. His great-grandfather, Filippo, acquired substantial acreage there and, in 1870 established the azienda. At his... Read More

Elio’s low-intervention approach in the vineyard borders on the extreme. Aside from cutting the grass a couple of times each year, he does nothing to his land, wishing to preserve the vineyard’s natural equilibrium... Read More

Cascina Penna-Currado is the new personal venture of the Penna-Currado Vietti family, spearheaded by Elena Penna, Luca Currado Vietti and their kids, Michele and Giulia. Custodians of a cultural and sentimental legacy in the noble... Read More

This wine stems from the desire to offer the best Barbaresco our company vineyards can produce. It is obtained from just the best grapes of the bests of our vineyards, the so-called Angelo. Furthermore, it is produced exclusively... Read More

Castello di Ama was founded in 1976, and is located in Gaiole in Chianti, within the additional geographical unit of the same name (UGA), located in the heart of Tuscany. It is located about 12 miles northeast of Siena in the... Read More

Castello di Ama was founded in 1976, and is located in Gaiole in Chianti, within the additional geographical unit of the same name (UGA), located in the heart of Tuscany. It is located about 12 miles northeast of Siena in the... Read More

The 2021 Castello di Ama L'Apparita is a monumental wine, a true benchmark for 100% Merlot in Italy and one of the most iconic Super Tuscans ever created. First produced in 1985, L'Apparita was a groundbreaking achievement,... Read More

Castello di Volpaia is located in an 11th century village that bears the same name. It sits on a hilltop just north of the town of Radda in Chianti, 2,024 feet above sea level in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. One of... Read More

Inspired by Dave and Kathleen’s desire to capture time and place, Castiel Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a collaboration among nature, patient and caring human hands, and artistic excellence. It speaks clearly of its unique... Read More

Cherry red color with garnet edges, clean and deep. The nose is very intense and elegant, with nuances of black fruit and spicy notes well assembled with aging in wood, obtaining a very balanced and round whole. The palate is... Read More

100% Cabernet Sauvignon • Sourced from Peter Martin Ray Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA), Paratus Vineyard (Mt. Veeder AVA), and Black Ridge Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA) On a mixture of Shale and volcanic soils... Read More

Amarone Bosan was born from Corvina Veronese, Corvinone grapes and a small part of Rondinella, coming from a single vineyard in Marano di Valpolicella, with calcareous and volcanic soil.

After the traditional “Appassimento”,... Read More

Cincuenta y Cinco comes from vineyards planted in 1955 which gently rest on a sea of pebbles, typical in riverbed soils. It is fermented whole cluster at very low temperatures, enhancing the floral characteristics of the wine.... Read More

Chapelle Saint Theodoric is a relatively new estate in the southern Rhone. Its first vintage first appeared on the market about a decade ago. The winery emerged from a collaboration between well-known American importer Peter Weygandt... Read More

The 2021 Ausone is a gorgeous wine, but it is also quite reticent and in need of time to come around. The operative word here is balance, as all the elements are so well put together. Soft, gentle contours wrap around a core of... Read More

The 2021 Beychevelle, incidentally the final vintage to contain Cabernet Franc according to Philippe Blanc, is still a little tight on the nose after bottling in June, but, it has a wonderful sense of purity and delineation. The... Read More

Château Boutisse is Xavier Milhade’s flagship and most prestigious estate. It is relatively large for Saint-Emilion at 57 acres, planted largely with Merlot (88%) and the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon (11%) and Cabernet... Read More

The 2015 Branaire-Ducru has a refines bouquet with cranberry, redcurrant and a hint of tomato vine. This is understated compared to its peers but gains intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied and nuanced, with fine... Read More

La Folie de Cantenac Brown is the third wine produced by the prestigious Château Cantenac Brown, an 1855 classified third-growth estate in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Starting with the 2007 vintage, this... Read More

In the buttoned-up Bordeaux world of closed doors and oblique glances, there’s something refreshingly charming and old-world at the historical Left Bank estate of Château Charmail [shar-MAI]. The estate may date from... Read More

The 2010 Chasse-Spleen offers attractive blackberry, briary, cedar and pinecone aromas on the Pauillac inspired nose. Good intensity here. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a fine bead of acidity with another graphite-infused,... Read More

The 2022 Cheval Blanc is quite unusual in that it was made from 46 out of the 47 parcels that make up the estate, the highest proportion of blocks ever used in the Grand Vin. There is also no Petit Cheval. One block was sold in... Read More

The name of the estate comes from its geographical location on the hill of Cos and the name of François Labory, who was the first owner until 1845.

In 2023, Michel Reybier and his family open a new chapter of the history... Read More

Château de Beaucastel is 110 hectares, with one single plot at the north of the appellation. The terroir is archetypal of the best terroirs in Châteauneuf: rolled pebbles on the surface, sand, clay and limestone deeper... Read More

Atop the hierarchy of Beaujolais Crus are Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon, with notable ageing potential. Morgon is robust and structured and can mature for a minimum 5-20 years. Purchased by Maison Louis Jadot in 2001, this south-... Read More

Chateau Fonbadet can date its creation back to the early 1800s. Like many estates, Chateau Fonbadet found the inspiration for its name from its geographical surroundings. The fon comes from fountain and the badet is from the little... Read More

The 2022 Giscours has a more backward nose than I envisaged, which is not a bad thing at this early stage, unfolding with blackberry, blueberry and brine scents. There is real concentration here, but it feels like it's going... Read More

The 2014 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is one of my favorite wines from the Left Bank in this vintage. Bright and vivacious blackberry, cedar and graphite scents soar from the glass with real purpose. Wonderful delineation. The palate is... Read More

The 2022 Haut-Bailly was the second vintage made in the new cellar. It was bottled at the end of March, a little earlier than some other wines in this vintage, as Gabrielle prefers an earlier settling in barrel. This spent the... Read More

The 2022 Haut-Brion is powerful and explosive. At the same time, it is incredibly reticent. None of that should be of concern for readers who can wait. Black-toned fruit, gravel, incense, scorched earth and licorice all stain... Read More

Denis Durantou took over Chateau L’Eglise Clinet in 1983. In his early years, it was not easy managing the estate. Durantou had to renovate the cellars as there was no floor, only dirt.

The vats were old, unclean, and lacked... Read More

Denis Durantou took over Chateau L’Eglise Clinet in 1983. In his early years, it was not easy managing the estate. Durantou had to renovate the cellars as there was no floor, only dirt.

The vats were old, unclean, and lacked... Read More

Chateau La Grande Roche is Forman Vineyard's second label from Ric Forman, a legend in Napa. He established this second label to assure that the Forman Cabernet will always be created from only the very best lots in a given... Read More

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The vineyard of Chateau La Tour du Pin was at one time, an important part of the massive, 200 hectares, St. Emilion estate, Chateau Figeac. For numerous reasons,... Read More

The 2021 Lafite-Rothschild is every bit as exceptional as it was from barrel. The high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon comes through loud and clear. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2021 is dark, racy and full of Lafite... Read More

The 2022 is initially quite reticent, but after four or five minutes, it unfolds with scents of blackberry, cedar, graphite and a touch of inkwell. Like a few other wines in this vintage, the mineralité only reveals itself... Read More