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Château de La Chaize Brouilly “Clos de La Chaize” Monopole 2020
December 19, 2024 - Clos de La Chaize Monopole is a prestigious single-vineyard wine from the Château de La Chaize estate in the Brouilly appellation, the largest of the Beaujolais crus. As a "monopole," it comes exclusively from one vineyard under the estate’s control. The wine features vibrant red fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry, with fresh acidity, soft tannins, and a subtle minerality from the region’s granite-rich terroir.
Wine Spectator -August 04, 2022 "The 2020 Brouilly Clos de La Chaize is another wine that was matured in a newly acquired foudre, and notes of vanilla pod and spice mingle with its aromas of…
James Suckling -February 20, 2023 "Tremendous spicy and balsamic complexity overlays the ripe (but not a jot overripe) blackberry fruit of this concentrated and imposing Brouilly. Such a beautiful silky texture it’s hard to tear…
Château de La Chaize Fleurie 2023
Beaujolais
December 19, 2024 - Crafted from a selection of vineyard parcels located in the heart of the Fleurie appellation, it perfectly captures the essence of its granitic terroir, renowned for imparting exceptional elegance and floral complexity.
James Suckling -April 12, 2024 "A prototypical Fleurie with a wealth of summer-flower aromas wrapped around a core of silky tannins and mineral freshness on the elegant, medium-bodied palate. Long, structured yet filigree finish. A…
Château de La Chaize Brouilly 2023
Beaujolais
December 19, 2024 - A blend of select vineyard sites owned by Chaize, situated around the historic Château. Capturing the essence of Brouilly Cru du Beaujolais, known for its ideal granite soil for Gamay, this wine delights with a harmonious blend of complexity and fruity aromas, showcasing the terroir's finesse.
James Suckling -May 01, 2025 "This barely medium-bodied Brouilly is all about elegance and precision. Generous redcurrant and wild-blackberry fruit but not the slightest bit loud. Also wildflower aromas. The gentle tannins build very nicely…
Roseblood d’Estoublon Roseblood Rosé 2024
Coteaux Varois en Provence
December 19, 2024 - Roseblood Rosé stands as the flagship cuvée, meticulously crafted to showcase elegance and subtle complexity. Under the skilled orchestration of Technical Director Victor Joyeux, this exceptional blend is sourced from Coteaux Varois en Provence vineyards. Comprising Grenache, Syrah and Rolle, it results in a harmonious composition of flavors all in an elegant, playful and bold package. The serpent serves as a symbol of seductive power, while the rose represents vitality and infuses floral, both embodying the essence of Château d’Estoublon’s “Garden of Eden.”
Wine Spectator -May 01, 2025 “A fragrant, floral rosé, with a burst of watermelon and strawberry lemonade notes. Maintains vibrant energy from start to finish, with a saline mineral foundation offsetting the creamy fruit. Balanced…
Wine Enthusiast -May 01, 2025 "Vibrant peach and pear meld with fresh cut grass on the nose. The palate takes a second to hit then explodes with stony minerality and classic Provence bitters."
James Suckling -June 16, 2025 "Flowers, minerals, pink cherries, orange peel and a hint of crushed stones on the nose. Clean and crunchy, with a medium body and a bright, citrusy finish."
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2020
Abruzzo
December 18, 2024 - The Montepulciano Marina Cvetic is an intense, remarkable expression of one of Abruzzo’s historic vines. Sourced from eight of the estate’s top parcels, it shows the heights Montepulciano can achieve with richness, depth, and balance. While Villa Gemma is Masciarelli’s most famous Montepulciano, the only Italian wine to win the Tre Bicchieri award 14 times, many see Marina Cvetic as its equal in quality, differing only in style and often benefiting from a blend across varied altitudes and soils.
Wine Spectator -April 30, 2025 "A firm, sculpted red, with muscular tannins enmeshed in compact layers of black currant and boysenberry fruit, plus dried thyme, smoke and dark chocolate pudding accents. Hints of anise, paprika,…
James Suckling -October 17, 2014 "Complex notes of cocoa, rose petals, mulberries and dried mint on the nose, followed by a layered, full-bodied and meaty palate. The tannins are resolving nicely."
Wine Spectator -September 16, 2025 "Medium-deep purple; aromas of blackberry, clove, myrtle and black plum - classic Montepulciano perfumes. Medium-bodied, with excellent ripeness, nicely balanced tannins and an round, clean finish."
Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Chardonnay
Laurelwood District, Willamette Valley, Oregon
November 13, 2024 - Situated along the Northern ridge of the Chehalem Mountains, the Laurelwood District boasts ancient soils of fractured basalt layered over with a fine, windblown sediment called loess. A decade-long effort by the Ponzis, alongside their neighbors, has resulted in the recognition of Oregon’s first soil-based AVA, the Laurelwood District.
James Suckling -March 15, 2023 "Showing bright Sicilian lemon, white grapefruit, matchstick, apricots and white tea aromas. Clean and deliciously creamy, with a medium to full body and focused finish."
Jeb Dunnuck -September 14, 2023 "A medium yellow hue, the 2021 Chardonnay Laurelwood District is juicy with notes of melon, wet stone, candied citrus, and a rounded touch of oak spice. Medium-bodied, with fresh energy…
Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir Reserve 2021
Willamette Valley
October 18, 2024 - Ponzi’s Pinot Noir Reserve is made exclusively from estate fruit, including some of Oregon’s oldest vines. For over 50 years, the Ponzi family has farmed 140 acres of certified sustainable vineyards on Laurelwood soils. Over time, the vines have evolved, with red fruit in their youth giving way to dark berry and brambly spice. The Reserve’s layered complexity make it one of the finest examples of site-expressive Pinot Noir in North America. As Wine Spectator once wrote, “All Oregon Pinot Noirs are measured against the Ponzi yardstick.”
Wine Spectator -October 31, 2024 "A handsomely structured version, with deep flavors of raspberry and guava that take on cinnamon, savory spice and forest floor accents as this gathers tension toward medium-grained tannins."
Wine Advocate -December 19, 2024 "The 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve Estate Grown is bursting with cranberry, rhubarb, charcuterie and woodsy undertones. The medium-bodied palate is silky and seamless. Its layered flavors are matched by generous…
Wine Enthusiast -May 01, 2026 "Blackcap raspberries and dark chocolate team up in perfumed fashion with floral notes of lilacs and rose petals. Peppy acidity and integrated tannins then provide a suitable frame for this…
James Suckling -March 06, 2024 "Attractive notes of crushed dark berries, blueberries and wild berries with an array of spices, mint, chocolate and dried orange peel. A little earthy. Very refined, with freshness and poise.…
Old Vine Red Lot 75
California
November 20, 2024 - Affectionately known as “OVR,” Marietta’s Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of the old vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. A groundbreaking combination of grape varieties and multiple vintages first produced in 1982, this wine has blazed the path for red blends for decades. With an historic underground following, it is one of the longest lasting and best known red blends produced today. Predominantly comprised of Zinfandel, Old Vine Red combines pure fruit, a supple mouth feel and a rich, solid structure.
Wine Advocate -October 15, 2024 “The NV Old Vine Red Lot 75 has a medium ruby-purple color is scented of red and black plums, raspberry candy, powdered sugar, prosciutto and floral potpourri. The medium-bodied palate…
