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This is an example of a ‘mineral terroir’ in the eyes of the winemaker. The position of this block is upslope, on the second dome, the highest elevation on the Aegrina site. ‘There’s a great freshness and... Read More

This Cabernet Franc is impossible to ignore as a mass of black raspberry meets white pepper, sagebrush, wilted violets and olives. This is texturally thrilling, velvety yet energetic, with chalky minerality that coats the palate... Read More

The 2018 La Réserve de Léoville-Barton is effusive and boisterous right out of the gate. The estate's second wine offers tons of immediacy, with scents of blueberry, pencil shavings, lavender and menthol open... Read More

The seemingly reserved façade of Michèle Aubéry-Laurent melts away quickly when she speaks about her wines. As a former nurse (who often favored natural remedies), she has come to treat her vines with the... Read More

Deeply colored in the glass, this shows off heady aromatics of creosote and smoked brisket alongside Turkish coffee and violets. The palate is nicely textured, with a great sense of weight and flavor density. Drinking beautifully... 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.

This wine has tremendous focus and energy. There is a great paprika and spice component on the nose as well as green apple skin and ripe apricot. The palate is mineral, and finishes with great viscous concentration and length.... Read More

The Bandol from Pradeaux is a creature whose soul emerges from Mourvèdre, with 5% Grenache adding spice to the bouquet and leavening some of the intimidating structure of the Mourvèdre. Situated mere steps from the... 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

In the mid-twelfth century, a Templar base was established in Arrentières. In 1312, under pressure from the King of France (Philip IV, known as Philip the Fair), Pope Clement V dissolved the Order of the Knights Templar.... Read More

When Foreau issues a “Sec” (and the decision to do so relates entirely to the vintage conditions and the composition of the grapes at harvest), the wine can carry from 1 to 2 grams of residual sugar but never more... Read More

The Dönnhoff family first came to the Nahe region 250 years ago, establishing a traditional farm in the village of Oberhäusen an der Nahe, which included livestock and vegetable gardens in addition to some grape growing.... Read More

The VikeVike winery was born from the will and passion of Simone Sedilesu, a young oenologist born in Mamoiada from a family that has been making wine for generations. Simone grew up among the rows with his brothers and cousins,... Read More

The VikeVike winery was born from the will and passion of Simone Sedilesu, a young oenologist born in Mamoiada from a family that has been making wine for generations. Simone grew up among the rows with his brothers and cousins,... Read More

The VikeVike winery was born from the will and passion of Simone Sedilesu, a young oenologist born in Mamoiada from a family that has been making wine for generations. Simone grew up among the rows with his brothers and cousins,... 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

The individual vineyards of this Estate represent the legacy of the Cornins' family history in the Mâconnais. Founded in 1993 by Dominique Cornin, his son, Romain now leads the estate. One of the youngest of a new generation... Read More

The Bourgogne is aged half in wood, half in steel with only <10% of the portion in wood being new.

Sourced entirely from vines in Puligny-Montrachet

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

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

Crossbarn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon beings with inviting aromas of ripe dark berries, cherries, and plums, complemented by a subtle blend of spices, tobacco, and cigar box undertones. On the palate, it reveals a robust, well-balanced... Read More

Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée is a delightful wine that showcases a beautiful array of flavors and aromas. On the nose, there are notes of sweet kirsch cherries, fresh fir tips, potpourri, and sandalwood that create a complex... Read More

Experience the exceptional quality of Torbreck Shiraz The Struie Barossa, a wine that embodies the rich heritage and dedication of Barossa Valley winemaking. Crafted with precision and passion, this Shiraz showcases the unique... Read More

Romain and Damien Bouchard founded their winemaking estate only in 2016, yet they are the fourth generation of their clan to toil the classic and chalky, Kimmeridgian soils of Chablis. For decades, the family provided other winemakers... Read More

“I'm not sure what I can write that I haven't written before. These are easily among the greatest dry Rieslings made in Germany from one of its most elite terroirs. In one way, it's just that simple. It's... Read More

“I'm not sure what I can write that I haven't written before. These are easily among the greatest dry Rieslings made in Germany from one of its most elite terroirs. In one way, it's just that simple. It's... Read More

Domaine Dujardin, nestled in the picturesque village of Monthélie, in the Côte de Beaune, is a unique and storied winery in Burgundy. The estate’s journey began with Ulrich Dujardin, a wine enthusiast who “arrived”... Read More

In 1930, Gaston Hochar founded Chateau Musar, inspired by Lebanon’s 6,000-year winemaking tradition and his travels in Bordeaux. Gaston’s eldest son, Serge Hochar, became Chateau Musar’s winemaker in 1959, and... Read More

When André Perret was growing up in Chavanay, in the northern Rhône Valley, most of the land there was planted to orchards, including the bulk of the family’s own small estate. Their roots were in Burgundy,... Read More

Michel Colin was the third generation in his family to grow grapes in Burgundy within the prestigious Côte de Beaune. When he retired in 2003, he handed the property over to his sons, Philippe and Bruno, who split the holdings... Read More

Michel Colin was the third generation in his family to grow grapes in Burgundy within the prestigious Côte de Beaune. When he retired in 2003, he handed the property over to his sons, Philippe and Bruno, who split the holdings... Read More

Domaine Joseph Roty boasts one of the largest concentrations of old vines in Burgundy, averaging about 65 years. The domaine is fanatical about old vines, they have some of the oldest in France, the living ambassadors of the affinity... Read More

This has a complex nose with nectarine, peach skin and a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is well balanced with fine delineation, a keen line of acidity and a lightly spiced finish. This is well worth seeking out.

Since the mid-19th century, the Alessandria family has called Verduno, at the northern edge of the Barolo zone, home. Then, Verduno was the center of Barolo winemaking—and was internationally recognized as the face of Barolo.... Read More

Massimo Losappio, chief surgeon at Montalcino Hospital, and his wife Marialuce, a philosophy teacher, purchased the Villa in 1980. Inspired by their passion for wine and the pleasure of sharing the fruits of this generous land... Read More

Lou Dumont, located in Gevrey Chambertin, was established in 2000 by Japanese sommelier and oenologist Koji Nakada and his wife Jae Hwa Park and in 2012 purchased their first parcels of land in Burgundy: no small feat for a non-native... Read More

Luis Anxo Rodríguez Vázquez is a pioneering winemaker in the Ribeiro region of Galicia, Spain, dedicated to reviving nearly extinct indigenous grape varieties such as Brancellao and Caiño. Operating out of... Read More

Domaine des Epeneaux owes its name to the Clos des Epeneaux, a magnificent parcel of five hectares acquired by Nicolas Marey at the end of the 18th, beginning of the 19th century. In 1828, the Clos des Epeneaux and related buildings,... Read More

The red grape Mourvèdre is still one of the best-kept secrets of the wine world. Often used as a blending grape to add depth to a fruitier grape variety, we bottle this grape by itself to showcase everything it has to say... Read More

A Pinot noir tha elegantly reflects beautiful layers of sour cherries and wild strawberries with hints of cloves. It has a bright and vivid bouquet with red cherries and crushed strawberry, light sous-bois scents percolating through.... Read More

This bold wine is spicy, soft and supple in style, with a velvety texture and balanced richness. The fruit is dense and succulent, a mix of dark plum, cherry and cassis that play well against notes of cigar box, cedar and dark... Read More

Ridge’s 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a fabulous choice for readers who want a Monte Bello fix now, without having to wait. Supple, radiant and silky, with tremendous balance, the 2017 is just flat-out delicious and... Read More

If wines reflect the winemaker, Johannes Hirsch’s collection of Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners are full of energy and vitality. Johannes’ father started farming organically in the 1970’s and in 2006 Johannes... Read More

Adrien Bergère is the next generation to a family that built their sizable estate as farmers in the heart of the Vallée du Petit Morin. At the full scale the family now works 45 hectares and Adrien admits having... Read More

Inaugurated in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, Rocca di Frassinello winery was born as a joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Château Lafite, an unmistakable name in the greatest... Read More

The Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from two vineyards in the Barossa Valley. The diversity of our vineyard selection provides the rich, lifted Cabernet Sauvignon aromatics and palate structure for which The Signature is renowned.... Read More

Along the steep, narrow valley that traces the northern Rhône, the appellations of Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Saint-Joseph take their place among the great wines of France, and Domaine Faury is one of the region’s... Read More

That Maxime Magnon is part of one of the most revolutionary wine movements in France should give him a justifiable swagger to his step, yet he is nonetheless a reluctant hero. Originally from Burgundy, he was not born with hereditary... Read More

That Maxime Magnon is part of one of the most revolutionary wine movements in France should give him a justifiable swagger to his step, yet he is nonetheless a reluctant hero. Originally from Burgundy, he was not born with hereditary... Read More

About the name “Marne 180”: marne means marl, the variety of soil on which we’ve planted our vineyards; 180 are the degrees of exposure of our vineyards, from south-west to south-east. This wine is made from... Read More

This is a vivacious and very attractive, ripe Pauillac with aromas of ripe red plums, cherries and blackberries on offer. The palate has a plush, refined and suave array of very attractive, fine but dense tannins and the rich... Read More

Jean-Pierre Monier is as happy and as grateful a vigneron as one finds. His small production wines certainly have not made him wealthy (far from it), but his effortless calm, natural sensitivity, and quiet conviction give him... Read More

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Old vine 100% Burgundy Pinot Noir at an outstanding price.

Tasting Note: An almost Chambolle like nose of wild cherries, violet and rose petal and an savory undertone of earth and game. Silky fruit up front with fine but present... Read More

When Lucie “Lulu” Tempier married Lucien Peyraud in 1936, her father gave them Domaine Tempier, an active farm that had been in the family since 1834, near Le Plan du Castellet, just outside the Mediterranean seaport... Read More

The Donatsch family has owned the «Ochsen» in Malans for over 100 years. That's five Donatsch generations of wine connoisseurs. The family-owned business philosophy is to produce true wines of outstanding quality,... Read More

A tight, mineral wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality.... Read More

Earthquake terroir: Half a mile to the west and ten miles underground runs the San Andreas Fault, where the Pacific and North American plates collide, pushing and pulling the land toward the creeks and sea. This geologic upheaval... 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

The family-run Château des Rontets sits atop a hill overlooking the town of Fuissé. It is here, from old vines, that they make single-parcel Pouilly-Fuissé cuvées defined by minerality and aromatic complexity.... Read More

Florian’s general style is exactly the opposite of his famous Saar neighbor Egon Müller. At Lauer, the focus is on dry-tasting Rieslings as opposed to the residual sugar wines of the latter. For this style, there are... Read More

Aromatic prelude of dried roses, coriander and muddled raspberry. Candied bacon, anise and strawberry, guava across the palate with a savory finish.

The 2020 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir is spicy, savory and fine. leading with wild thyme and dried herbs, cherry, blood plum skin, white pepper, tobacco and brine. The wine is less supple than the Moonlight Race, which is... Read More

Near the remote village of Tarabucetta, outside of Figari on the southern tip of Corsica, Yves Canarelli has made quite an impact not only in Corsica, but on mainland France as well. Now it is our turn. As a former student of... Read More

Near the remote village of Tarabucetta, outside of Figari on the southern tip of Corsica, Yves Canarelli has made quite an impact not only in Corsica, but on mainland France as well. Now it is our turn. As a former student of... Read More

Daniel Chotard and his wife, Brigitte, live just outside Sancerre in the village of Reigny. The Chotard family has been making wine for well over two hundred years, though Daniel was initially reluctant to accept the family vocation... Read More

The Loire Valley has a long history of producing superb, luscious and riveting sweet Chenin Blanc wines from the appellations of Quarts de Chaume, Bonnezeaux, and Coteaux du Layon. Among the most extraordinary wines we have come... Read More

Located in the village of Reichsfeld, on the only strip of blue schist in Alsace, this plot lies on a unique subsoil that dates back to the Precambrian (over 542 million years ago). The fairly deep soils and south-facing hillsides... Read More

Since 1955, the Snowdens have farmed their vineyard high above the Napa Valley. In addition to the stunning views of St. Helena, Rutherford and the San Francisco Bay, the estate offers four separate sites producing remarkably... Read More

Since 1955, the Snowdens have farmed their vineyard high above the Napa Valley. In addition to the stunning views of St. Helena, Rutherford and the San Francisco Bay, the estate offers four separate sites producing remarkably... Read More

Since 1955, the Snowdens have farmed their vineyard high above the Napa Valley. In addition to the stunning views of St. Helena, Rutherford and the San Francisco Bay, the estate offers four separate sites producing remarkably... Read More

Champagne Veuve Fourny & Fils has been an active family domaine since 1856. The estate is located in the prestigious Côte des Blancs, in the premier cru village of Vertus, an appellation that gives them the rare opportunity... Read More

To say that Gamay runs in the blood would not be such a terrible exaggeration for Alex Foillard. The son of “Gang of Four” Morgon producer Jean Foillard, Alex had early exposure to the world of wine, and more specifically,... Read More

A committed classicist, Vincent Bitouzet has provided us with over thirty-years worth of structured, demanding, age-worthy, satisfying wines, both red and white, from the heart of the Cote de Beaune. Based in Volnay and blessed... Read More

Little would we know that when Marcel Lapierre took over the family domaine from his father in 1973, he was on the road to becoming a legend. In 1981, his path would be forever changed by Jules Chauvet, a man whom many now call... Read More

The 2017 Prieuré-Lichine is powerful and dense, with quite a bit more structure and tannic heft than it showed en primeur. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but there is no question the 2017 has developed into a pretty... Read More

One of the wonderful aspects of Domaine du Comte Armand, is the family’s habit since 1985 of placing their trust in surprisingly youthful talent. Their instincts have been remarkable. Between Pascal Marchand and Paul Zinetti... Read More

With a sharp eye, natural instinct, and solid Burgundian pragmatism, Roland Lavantureux made a name for himself crafting no-nonsense Chablis that has come to be one of the most reliable of the old reliables. Upon his completion... Read More

Exotic yet remarkably fresh, the 2023 Ben Ryé bursts from the glass with a seductive blend of white raisins, minty herbs, poached peaches and tropical citrus. It is weighty, rich and harmonious throughout, coming across... Read More

Akènta Sub, the Underwater sparkling wine, great excellence of Sardinia and Italy.
A limited number of bottles of Akènta sparkling wine are selected for underwater refinement, made at about 40 meters deep in the... Read More

The 2021 Barolo Castiglione is a superb entry-level Barolo from Vietti. Rich, deep and layered in the glass, the 2021 offers tons of near- and medium-term appeal. The blend of sites is compelling. Dark red-toned fruit, spice,... Read More

Tasting Note: Deep purple red color with pretty deep violet hues. Expressive nose with spicy aromas dominating, black and red fruit with a fresh edge. Well balanced, with a round and juicy structure given by the Carmenere base.... 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

Philippe Bravay is extremely dedicated to preserving the unique traditions and special characteristics that Châteauneuf brings to the world. Domaine de Ferrand is a contained operation with only 7.5 hectares of Châteauneuf-du-Pape... Read More

Rising as a pillar of quality out of Gigondas' soils is Domaine Santa Duc — an estate with a history that stretches back to 1874. Through six generations, the domaine's caretakers have demonstrated a respect for... Read More

Quinta dos Murças is a unique place, characterised by the diversity of its eight terroirs marked by varying altitudes, solar exposures, distinct schist soils, and predominantly vertical vineyards. The combination of the... Read More

In 1976 Dr Thomas Fogarty, a practicing heart surgeon and noted inventor of medical devices decided that he would dedicate his approximately 350 acres in the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to open space. For inclusion in... Read More

In 1976 Dr Thomas Fogarty, a practicing heart surgeon and noted inventor of medical devices decided that he would dedicate his approximately 350 acres in the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to open space. For inclusion in... Read More

In 1976 Dr Thomas Fogarty, a practicing heart surgeon and noted inventor of medical devices decided that he would dedicate his approximately 350 acres in the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to open space. For inclusion in... Read More

The 2021 Baby Bear Syrah is a vibrant expression of the vintage, offering a beautifully aromatic nose of black plum, dusty lilac, fresh violet, and subtle hints of black pepper. On the palate, layers of blackberry, boysenberry,... Read More

This Cabernet Sauvignon features a vibrant mélange of black cherry, black currants, cedar, and dried violets. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a distinct silkiness throughout, plus a touch of minerality that adds freshness... Read More

Because Carine Sérol tells us we should, we meet with Emmanuel Ogereau a year ago. It is the least awkward meeting ever. He is a river of smiles and uses laughter in lieu of punctuation.

Emmanuel is not yet thirty years... Read More

Since its founding in 1928, Vouvray’s Domaine Huet has been the standard-bearer for great, age-worthy Chenin Blanc. And to this day, year after year, the estate produces some of the world’s most compelling white wines—and... Read More

2021 marks the 45th vintage for the Robert Keenan Winery and another stellar consecutive vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon. This year’s blend consists of 32% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 15 and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 7, both... Read More

Several years ago, Michel Buisson, the third-generation vigneron of Buisson-Charles, turned over the reins of this 6.3-hectare domaine to his daughter Catherine and son-in-law Patrick Essa. They, in turn, have now handed them... Read More

With three generations of dedication to the land, Rochioli Vineyards and Winery has earned the reputation as one of Sonoma County's finest wineries. Our family crafts renowned, terroir-driven wines built on a foundation of... Read More

The Tielenbrunner estate is run by husband-and-wife team, Christol and Sabine Tielenbrunner, representing the fifth generation of this family winery. Their estate vineyards total twenty-live hectares within the communes of Entiklar.... 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

In 1946, Guy Larue founded his family’s estate in the small hamlet of Gamay, in Saint-Aubin, located just behind the famed Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet slope. Much like its neighbor Chassagne-Montrachet to the south,... Read More

A sophisticated stuff that lives up to Oakville's reputation. It tastes rich and alluring from the first whiff of black currant and espresso to the ultrasmooth mouthfeel and elegant finish. Think extra-fine tannins, opulent... Read More