93+ pts The Wine Indepedent - “A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2014 Montlandrie has a deep garnet color, with a touch of brick. It bursts from the glass with notes of chocolate mint and black cherry pre... Read More

There are two major winemaking choices in play here that make Diatom’s Chardonnay unique in the pantheon of California Chardonnay. First, famed winemaker Greg Brewer chooses to keep the grapes’ natural malic acid, forgoing the typical con... Read More

The fruit is hand-harvested, then destemmed and pressed into small French oak barrels for aging. What I find compelling about this wine is its balance between juicy red berry flavors and the fine earthiness and minerality that is the hallmark of grea... Read More

We've raved about Verdejo in the past- The Spanish answer to Sauvignon Blanc ! With all the same bright citrusy aromatics, fresh juicy palate and lively acidity, Verdejo is a must for all fans of crisp and refreshing white wines! This is bright a... Read More

The 2021 Awatea Cabernets Merlot is dusty and chalky aromatically, with lavender and crushed rocks, pouch tobacco and a sheet or two of nori. The wine feels fleshy despite that, and this brings a pleasurable see-saw of savory and succulent. This is a... Read More

With a reductive profile, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale, a blend of 95% Grenache Noir and the remaining portion from other authorized varieties in unknown proportions, exhales aromas of peony, iris, dark wild berries, flowers and mulbe... Read More