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Composed mainly of Rhône varieties, the Kalmoesfontein 2020 Family Red Blend is smartly made and has aromas of red and black fruit essences, spicy notions and dusty flowers. Medium to full-bodied, the wine opens to complex... Read More

The 2022 Grenache (Santa Barbara County) is a fabulous introduction to this range. Bright and aromatic, with striking translucence, the 2022 is all class. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet red cherry fruit, orange peel and white pepper... Read More

So what is Special Club Champagne? Officially called the Club de Trésors (Club of Treasures), this classification is the highest tier a Grower’s Champagne can achieve. This prestigious group was established in 1971... Read More

Luminous straw-green. Honey, white flowers, crushed rocks and lemon oil all come alive in this nicely chiseled, creamy yet vibrant Prosecco. Showcases gorgeous balance and plenty of early appeal, but also offers plenty of richness... Read More

The 2021 Pinot Noir HMR Estate Vineyard was vinified with 25% whole clusters and matured for 15 months in 40% new French oak. It has spicy scents of red cherry, cinnamon, tea leaves, charcuterie and underbrush, opening to finer... Read More

More tobacco, graphite, scorched earth, and currant and black cherry fruits emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Viking Estate Vineyard, a rich, full-bodied Cabernet that brings the fruit while staying balanced and... Read More

I’ve been a fan of this wine ever since I visited Aia Vecchia in Bolgheri a few years ago. Tasting at Aia Vecchia on the heels of appointments with some top producers in Montalcino and Chianti I was instantly struck by how... Read More

Sweet roses and crushed cherries give way to a dusting of spice as the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon opens in the glass. It's soft and round, with vibrant acidity and pretty violet-tinged wild berry fruits. There's a pleasant... Read More

A little bit of earth and saline mixes with aromas of boysenberry jam slathered on a warm waffle. The creaminess of the wine's texture befits plush tannins and mild acidity. Dried cherry, nougat and walnut flavors would be... Read More

One of the great appellations of the Côte de Nuits both in terms of size and of reputation, Gevrey-Chambertin is characterized by a wide variety of different terroirs. No white wines are found here, only Pinot Noir is cultivated.... Read More

This smoky version features a core of black cherry, blackberry, violet and stony mineral flavors. Nicely balanced, with vibrant structure for support, keeping this focused and long. Best from 2025 through 2032.... Read More

Delicate hints of verbena and spice notes of ground anise and cardamom accent rich flavors of ripe yellow peach and raspberry fruit, with notes of chopped hazelnut, pickled ginger and preserved lemon. Firmed by chiseled acidity,... Read More

That Allan Scott has delivered one of the all-time greats is not much of a surprise, though. He has worked every harvest since 1973 and is credited with planting some of region’s most famous vineyards, including the very... Read More

This Verdelho is from different harvest years and with an a minimum age of 10 years. After fermentation off the skin in stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks for about 5 days, the fermentation is interrupted by adding neutral... Read More

Altesino counts approximately 50 hectares throughout Montalcino’s northern and southern stretches. A compilation of diverse sites, the estate Brunello is among the denomination’s best values. If the Montosoli bottling... Read More

Yes, that Alvaro Palacios, who found fame, and fortune, in the 1990s as one of the pioneers in Priorat. His famed l’Ermita sells for more than $1,200 per bottle! Yes, $1,200 per bottle! His other wines sell for $300, $100,... Read More

Palo Cortado is my favorite type of sherry... and Alvear produces some of the best!

Palo Cortado is an enological rarity. The wine begins aging in barrels under a veil of flor – a spontaneously formed layer of yeast that... Read More

There are a substantial 4,500 cases of the 2021 AE Cabernet Sauvignon, all sourced from just south of the town of Yountville. As a result, it captures some of the gently herbal notes common in this slightly cooler part of Napa... Read More

Bright aromas introduce our foundational white wine, which leads with white flowers and the playfulness of Albariño. The palate unfolds with kaffir lime and white peach—hinting at 15% of Viognier in the blend that... Read More

“Raspberry, lavender, and bergamot effuse from this vareitally true expression of Mencia. As is classic with our viticultrual approach of picking early, this wine is lighter bodied yet maintains silky texture and distinctive... Read More

“Aromatics of our 2021 Tinto lead with notes of cinnamon and baked cherry, revealing an emphasis of Grenache and Tempranillo in the blend. This wine shows depth and concentration while being light on its feet with lower... Read More

Our old friend Erin remarked on a previous vintage, “If you don’t like this wine, you probably just don’t like wine!” Well said!

Jeb Dunnuck wrote of this wine that it, reminds me of a Côtes du Rhône... Read More

95% Zinfandel, 5% Barbera. Sourced from several old vine vineyards throughout the Sierra Foothills AVA to capture the essence of various soil types, elevations, and microclimates. We compose a Zinfandel very similar to what was... Read More

This wine is opulent with aromas of Blackberry, Blueberry compote, violet, dark chocolate, and chicory on the nose. The flavors on the palate are Lingonberry jam, black currant confiture, orange zest, vanilla cream wafting with... Read More

Who would have thought that a tragic natural disaster could one day lead to such delight? Grown on a literal pile of limestone rubble from a catastrophic landslide in the year 1248, Les Abymes is the epitome of an Alpine white—an... Read More