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Light yellow-green, silver reflections. Fine meadow herbs, delicately tobacco-like, a hint of candied orange zest, passion fruit, floral touch. Juicy, mineral, white stone fruit, long-lasting, versatile food wine.

The Juillots’ parcels of pinot noir in les Champs Martins and Clos des Barraults are only separated by a little tractor road, as they lie contiguous mid-slope in the band of Mercurey’s finest premier crus. Though they... Read More

The 2023 Morgon Bellevue shows a little reduction on the nose but is armed with brisk and breezy blackberry and raspberry fruit that give way to hints of cassis. The palate is medium-bodied and sorbet-fresh, with saturated tannins... Read More

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,... Read More

Summer-flower and red-cherry aromas leap out of the glass, underlined by fine-grained tannins. Crisp blood-orange acidity is well integrated on the fairly sleek, medium-bodied palate. Good length in the moderately dry finish.... Read More

There’s plenty of raspberry and sour-cherry fruit on the palate, but the nose is restrained. Crisp acidity keeps the well-proportioned, medium-bodied palate bright. Nicely integrated tannins in the chalky finish. Drink or... Read More

“This estate has quietly been making outstanding, terroir-driven Barbarescos for generations from two of the denomination's top crus, Montestefano and Montefico. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect is that these polished... Read More

94 points Tasting Panel:

While it possesses broad shoulders, this seamless, ripe, and rich wine is saddled with luscious curves in the form of a round, seductive mouthfeel joined by dusty plum and dark chocolate-covered boysenberry.... Read More

93 points Tasting Panel:

Sourced from vineyards in the Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo appella-tions, this wine is juicy, ripe, and ready. Black cherry, violets, and rhubarb flow seamlessly across the palate. The fruit is... Read More

Highly expressive with perfume, the 2021 Zinfandel Rockpile Ridge Vineyard pours a bright but opaque purple and is forward with notes of candied apricot, black raspberry compote, pressed flowers, and menthol. This full-bodied... Read More

Let me tell you a story… once upon a time, there was a super-delicious little wine from Calatayud. Garnacha from 50+ year-old vines from a 50+ year-old cooperative of farmers. The wine garnered massive ratings and everyone... Read More

Tasted at the winery, I was floored by this wine. Herdade do Esporao is one of Portugal’s jewels. The estate is located in the heart of Alentejo in southeastern Portugal, and is home to cork oak forests, olive groves, neolithic... 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.... Read More

Two summers ago I visited Portugal and Spain to seek out new and exciting wines to offer. The highlight of my trip was my tasting with famed Douro pioneer Luis Seabra! After a decade as head winemaker at Douro powerhouse Niepoort,... Read More

Some of you might remember Xisto Ilimitado Tinto, a smash hit for us last year (don’t worry I have more of that coming too). But in case you’re not familiar, here’s a little back story on Luis Seabra and his... Read More

A blend of organic and sustainably farmed native grapes; Espadeiro, Padeiro and Borraçal. Never heard of those? Don’t worry. If you love drinking Pinot Noir, Mencia, or even Tavel-like roses then you’re going... Read More

This is more old-school Nebbiolo than it is rose. The Vajra family produces Claré J.C from younger Nebbiolo vines in the style in which wines were made centuries ago. “Claré JC is our take on the forgotten... Read More

This complex Champagne has delicious aromas of waffle cones, vanilla beans, apricots and pastry with touches of white chocolate and salted caramel. It’s electric on the palate, which is creamy yet structured and focused,... Read More