The 2023 Chiroubles Chatenay opens with alluring aromas of chocolate powder, blackberry and floral violet. On the palate, tangy cherries and blueberries allot vibrancy to its medium to full-bodied frame. Powdery tannins melt smoothly, dusting the mou... Read More
The 2023 Morgon Bellevue Cailloux presents a bolder, coarser character than the Sable, with deep, dark fruit notes that evoke stewed berries, violet and licorice. On the palate, it offers a rugged structure marked by coarse, large-grained tannins tha... Read More
93 points International Wine Cellar DeLille’s sought after Four Flags, Grand Ciel, Harrison Hill and Shaw Vineyard single vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon blends are perennial 96-99 pointers and retail for $90-$160+ a bottle. This is the inaugural ... Read More
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley is the second vintage of Anakota's second-label Cabernet, meant for drinking in the near term rather than the cellaring required for the Helena Dakota and Helena Montana. I may make more in the future wh... Read More
We are seeing more Nerello Mascalese from central Sicily, and as expected, the grape performs very differently than it does on its native Etna. One of the most successful away-from-home interpretations comes from Feudo Montoni. The 2021 Sicilia Nerel... Read More