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Sandrone Barolo Vite Talin 2020

Barolo

March 12, 2026 - Vite Talin is Sandrone's rarest Barolo, born from a single anomalous Nebbiolo vine that Luciano discovered in 1987 in a vineyard leased from an elderly farmer known as "Talin." The vine's unusually small, dark clusters and distinctly compact character set it apart from everything growing around it. After 25 years of experimentation and DNA confirmation in 2017, the 2013 vintage became the first official release. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, it is fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged three years in French oak before spending another three years in bottle, debuting a full six years after harvest. Rich, structured, and built for long cellaring.

Vinous -January 20, 2026 "The 2020 Barolo Vite Talin is fabulous. It’s the most refined Vite Talin so far. Layered and expressive, the 2020 possesses remarkable depth from start to finish. Even so, the…

Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2018

Champagne

March 09, 2026 - La Grande Année is the embodiment of Maison Bollinger’s long-preserved artisanal savoir-faire.

Vinous -March 09, 2026 "Bollinger's 2018 La Grande Annee is quite pretty and delicate. Floral and citrus notes are nicely lifted in a Grande Annee that offers notable sensuality and grace. Hints of orchard…

Villa Gemma Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2020

Abruzzo

February 27, 2026 - Villa Gemma Montepulciano Riserva is the wine that put Abruzzo on the map, becoming the iconic benchmark for the region’s potential. In 2000, this wine was awarded "Best Wine in Italy" by Gambero Rosso, marking the first time a Montepulciano had received this distinction, and it has also earned 14 consecutive Tre Bicchieri awards. Villa Gemma showcases the extraordinary depth and complexity of Montepulciano from this area. Rich, ripe fruit is complemented by layers of black and dried fruits, spices, and mineral notes. In a word, this wine is legendary.

Vinous -May 08, 2025 "Dusty violet and lavender tones blend with wild blueberry and a whiff of crushed stone as the 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Villa Gemma evolves in the glass. This smoothes over…

James Suckling -July 26, 2025 "Deep wine with intense aromas of 70% chocolate, smoky wood and earthy oak bark. Bramble fruits also emerge. Medium- to full-bodied, it shows rich licorice flavors on the palate, complemented…

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023

Côtes du Rhône

February 27, 2026 - E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge is a standout in its class, made with the same rigor and care as the estate’s top wines. Unusually Syrah-based, it offers greater depth, structure, and aromatic intensity than most wines in the category. It is aged for two years in a mix of stainless steel and large oak foudres, with deliberate blending throughout the process to ensure balance and complexity. This is not just a regional ambassador—it is a wine that reflects Guigal’s commitment to excellence at every level. It is a benchmark bottle and an extraordinary value.

Jeb Dunnuck -May 09, 2025 "Based on 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, and 10% Mourvèdre, the 2023 Côtes du Rhône reveals beautiful blackberries, red berries, peppery herbs, and violets. Medium-bodied and supple on the palate, it…

Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris 2024

Willamette Valley

February 20, 2026 - Ponzi, a pioneer in Oregon Pinot Gris, helped establish it as the state’s first quality white grape variety. Their Pinot Gris is aromatic, expressive, and perfect for easy drinking, offering fantastic value with serious pedigree. Sourced from LIVE Certified Sustainable vineyards like Avellana, Aurora, and Madrona, it features aromas of marmalade, yellow plum, and honeycomb, balanced by lemongrass and lavender. The textured mouthfeel shows dried apricot, mango, and vanilla, finishing with bright acidity and salted caramel.

James Suckling -January 29, 2026 "A delicate, aromatic, light-bodied wine with a fresh and crunchy palate and mouthwatering acidity. Aromas of green pears, orchard fruit and blossoms, with flavors of grapefruit and white peaches. It…

Le Macchiole Scrio 2021

Toscana IGT

February 19, 2026 - First produced in 1994, Scrio is a unique interpretation, and one of the very few Syrahs produced in Bolgheri, with an aromatic profile that tends more toward the spicy notes of the variety than the balsamic ones, and has acidity and freshness on the palate. The production numbers are tiny, never exceeding 5,000 bottles.

Wine Spectator -October 15, 2024 "This vibrant, elegant, supple red exudes blackberry, black cherry and boysenberry fruit, with violet, graphite and black pepper accents. Driven by vivid acidity and punctuated with velvety tannins, this is…

Wine Advocate -February 15, 2024 "The Le Macchiole 2021 Scrio (made with 100% Syrah) is a wine of generosity, depth and texture. It offers a full embrace of the senses with mulberry, damson plum, soft…

Vinous -December 10, 2024 "The 2021 Scrio, Le Macchiole’s Syrah, opens with crushed flowers, bright, red-toned fruit and a kick of white pepper. Vibrant acids lift the mid-palate beautifully. This is an especially elegant,…

Wine Enthusiast -December 01, 2024 "Perfumed, spicy, earthy aromas of top soil, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate, candied orange peel, Luxardo cherry and rose petals create a nose that's simultaneously sophisticated and adventurous. The palate balances…

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