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Domaine Guillot-Broux 33938
Mâcon-Chardonnay “Les Combettes” 2019
Mâcon Cruzille
August 19, 2021
Although there is only a path separating Les Combettes from Les Genièvrières, the two terroirs are radically different. Les Combettes is very mineral, with a crispy bite. The wine is often more concentrated than Les Geniévrières, and it needs more time to come into its own. The appellation of Les Combettes is Mâcon Chardonnay (from the name of the village the vineyard is situated in, not the grape variety), and, thanks to the limestone bedrock having collapsed more than in Les Genièvrières, the vineyard is slightly more south facing, and is therefore warmer and the grapes ripen earlier. This, coupled with the low-yielding varieties of Chardonnay planted here, mean that the wines are always a little more rounded than Les Genièvrières.
Domaine Guillot-Broux Mâcon-Chardonnay “Les Combettes” 2019 (93+ WA)
Wine Advocate (93+ ) -August 19, 2021 "Notes of peach, beeswax, white flowers, yellow orchard fruit and fresh bread preface the 2019 Mâcon-Chardonnay Les Combettes, a medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated wine that's ample and enveloping,…
Domaine Guillot-Broux 33935
Mâcon-Cruzille “Les Geniévrières” 2019
Mâcon Cruzille
August 19, 2021
Abandoned after the phylloxera crisis, this vineyard was cleared and replanted by Emmanuel’s father, Jean-Gérard in 1983. Aiming for quality, he decided to use low-yield rootstock, high planting density, Guyot Simple pruning and, of course, organic methods. This brings about a natural control of yield and optimum maturity. The Bathonian clay and limestone soils give the wine its distinct minerality.
Domaine Guillot-Broux Mâcon-Cruzille “Les Geniévrières” 2019 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -August 19, 2021 "The 2019 Mâcon-Cruzille Les Geniévrières is showing beautifully, wafting from the glass with notes of pear, lemon oil, dried white flowers and warm bread. Medium to full-bodied, with a fleshy…
Château de Nalys 33754
Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
August 11, 2021
Translated as "holy stones", a play on the soils and history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the second red wine to Château de Nalys is an altogether different animal. Differing varietal and plot selections, fermentation, and aging result in a wine that is rich and ample, yet offers immense direct and approachable pleasure; a wine of red fruits, supple structure and brightness.
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 (93 JS)
James Suckling -September 02, 2022 "Aromas of blackberry, gravel, fresh mint and plum. Medium-bodied with lovely juicy fruit. Silky tannins. A bit smoky but with fresh black fruit and berries. Earthy, but the fruit is…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 21, 2022 "A silky yet rich and persistent offering, with leading red tea notes, mulled cherry and raspberry fruit at the core and a long, subtle mineral edge curling around the perfumed…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 21, 2022 "Yields at Nalys were down by 60%, but the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres is a solid effort, offering up slightly herbal and strawberry notes on the nose. Medium…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -August 11, 2021 Editors' Choice "Matured primarily in stainless steel, this fresh-fruited red is packed with summer-sweet blackberry and plum goodness edged by salty, smoky minerality. A Grenache-dominant blend sourced from each of…
Château de Nalys 33743
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
August 11, 2021
The realization of the Guigal family's dream of Châfteauneuf-du-Pape: 3 extraordinary vineyards coming together in an intensely expressive, utterly complete wine.
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -September 02, 2022 “Aromas of blackberry, cocoa, black cherry and a hint of cedar. Full-bodied with slightly chewy tannins. Tannins and fruit are very nicely integrated with real composure and structure. Focused and…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018 (94 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -August 15, 2022 “The 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Grand Vin is a brilliant wine in the vintage and offers a smorgasbord-like array of black raspberry and darker cherry fruits as well as orange…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -May 10, 2022 The full-bodied 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin delivers plenty of bold raspberry and blueberry notes. It's almost creamy across the mid-palate but turns a bit more open-knit and coarser-textured on the…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018 (95 WS)
Wine Spectator -January 19, 2022 Top 10 Wines of 2021 (#10) "A bright savory note leads off this red, followed quickly by sanguine and bay leaf accents, all melding nicely with the core of steeped…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2018 (97 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -August 11, 2021 Cellar Selection "This powerful, complex red highlights Grenache augmented by Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vacarèse. Matured partially in oak, it offers black-plum flavors muted by shades of earth, sun-scorched garrigue…
Tommasi 33507
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
August 04, 2021
Tommasi's traditional approach to Amarone favors elegance and balance, with deep fruit complemented by spicy, earthy flavors. Through its commitment to quality and tradition, Tommasi has established itself as one of the principal ambassadors of Amarone in the world.
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 (93 JS)
James Suckling -July 25, 2022 "Needs air to bring out the intense, bright red berries with some dates and spicy, meaty notes. Full-bodied with a tight but forward-driven palate, spurred along by clean acidity and…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 (92 VM)
Vinous -April 18, 2022 The 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico opens with a minty freshness, as bright red berries and dusty dried flowers form in the glass. This is silky and saline in character,…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -January 19, 2022 "From a very hot and dry vintage, the Tommasi 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is supple and round with plenty of soft fruit at its core. The vintage is less…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -December 06, 2021 "A lively, medium- to full-bodied red, round and well-balanced, offering an enticing range of steeped cherry and fig cake flavors with accents of dried thyme, pomegranate and espresso. Creamy, lightly…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 (93 JS)
James Suckling -August 04, 2021 "Intense, bright red berries with some dates and spicy, meaty notes. Full-bodied with a tight but forward-driven palate, spurred along by clean acidity and firm, fine tannins. It's all there,…
Champagne Bollinger 33262
Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2008
Champagne, France
July 20, 2021
Vieilles Vignes Françaises is one of Champagne’s most mythical cuvees, produced from miraculously preserved and ungrafted 100% Pinot Noir vines. Phylloxera destroyed the vines of Champagne in the early 20th century, but amazingly enough two of Bollinger’s classified Grands crus plots, Chaudes Terres and Clos St. Jacques, survived and are still grown the traditional way. Madame Lily Bollinger first had this wine produced in 1969 as an anniversary cuvee to commemorate her 70th birthday. Following the wine’s launch in 1974, Vieilles Vignes Françaises promptly became a collectible and a symbol of a bygone era. Over the decades, its uniqueness and scarcity have made it one of the most sought-after and expensive Champagnes.
Champagne Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2008 (98 VM)
Vinous -August 12, 2021 "The 2008 Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Françaises is a total thrill to taste. Bright and finely sculpted, the VVF expresses all of the natural tension of the year in…
Poggio al Tufo 32874
Rompicollo 2018
Toscana IGT
July 15, 2021
This Tuscan "Super Value" is a blend of 60% Sangiovese and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and comes from a single-vineyard site in the Alta Maremma called Rompicollo. The vineyard benefits from southern exposure, ample sunlight, and a soil rich in tufo, a particular type of volcanic rock.
Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo 2018 (92 JS)
James Suckling -July 15, 2021 "Ripe and plummy with a pleasant red-licorice note on the nose. Medium-bodied with a silky, spicy fruit core that pushes and pushes through the long finish, thanks to some citrusy…
Poggio al Tufo Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (91 JS)
James Suckling -July 15, 2021 "A clean-cut cab with a good core of currants and a hint of fresh herb. Medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins and a fresh, fruity finish." - J.S.
Domaine Chanson 32474
Meursault 2018
Meursault, Burgundy
July 13, 2021
Chanson's Meursault is a village wine with Premier Cru standards. The grapes are from 4 different plots of vineyards from selected growers. 2 of these plots are located on mid-slope for finesse and minerality. The other 2 are situated around the village for more richness and depth.
Domaine Chanson Meursault 2018 (90 WS)
Wine Spectator -July 13, 2021 "Round and full of peach, lemon cake and pastry flavors, this white is opulent and charming. Lively acidity is embedded in the plush texture, emerging on the lingering finish." -…
Domaine Chanson Meursault 2018 (91 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 13, 2021 "A hint of butteriness is all that peeks through on the shy nose of this wine. The palate has creamy richness that unites a touch of smoky flint with melted…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 32415
Inopia Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge 2018
Côtes-du-Rhône
July 07, 2021
Burgundy meets the Rhône. An utter respect for tradition, and in some ways a total break. We’ve watched as Mounir and Rotem Saouma, of Burgundy producer Lucien Le Moine, slowly developed their estate and wines in the Rhône Valley, and the results today are too extraordinary and distinct to ignore.
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône-Villages Inopia Rouge 2018 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -July 07, 2021 "Pretty mesquite and red tea aromas lead off, followed by silky red cherry and raspberry fruit. Shows a light garrigue hint through the finish, as the perfume just lingers and…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 32409
Inopia Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Blanc 2018
Côtes-du-Rhône
July 07, 2021
Burgundy meets the Rhône. An utter respect for tradition, and in some ways a total break. We’ve watched as Mounir and Rotem Saouma, of Burgundy producer Lucien Le Moine, slowly developed their estate and wines in the Rhône Valley, and the results today are too extraordinary and distinct to ignore.
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône-Villages Inopia Blanc 2018 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -July 07, 2021 "Lovely notes of macadamia nut, lemon curd, shortbread and creamed yellow apple glide through in this stylish, seductive white. Verbena and jasmine hints underscore the finish." - J.M.
Château de Nalys 32316
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
July 06, 2021
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla, on the palate the presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality joining the notes above.
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (93 JS)
James Suckling -September 02, 2022 "I like the nose here with notes of lemongrass, almond skin, freshly cut grass and sliced lemon. Medium-to full-bodied with so much depth and complexity. Beeswax, sage and charred lemon.…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (90 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -June 21, 2022 "From the estate that the Guigal family purchased in July 2017, this is a roussanne-focused blend including fruit from the Nalys vineyard as well as from holdings at the top…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 21, 2022 "The 2019 Châteauneuf du Pape Grand Vin Blanc is a blend of 43% Rousanne, 33% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 6% Bourboulenc and 3% Piquepoul, mostly aged in barrel and sourced…
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 21, 2022 "Enticing, with melon and lemon curd flavors cruising through. Offers nice definition, backed by honeysuckle and acacia notes on the stylish finish. Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul. "…
Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2019 (95 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2021 "Blending is the historic trademark of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and this iconic white highlights the diversity of the region’s white grape varieties as well as terroir. While similar in makeup to its…
Château de Nalys 32315
Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
July 06, 2021
The second white wine to the Château de Nalys Grand Vin Blanc has a character all its own, with a strongly different varietal and plot composition, and like its red Saintes Pierres counterpart, a fermentation, and aging geared towards emphasizing freshness. The hallmark seamlessness of Guigal's white wines is especially evident in this wine, which is unlike any Châteauneuf white we have experienced in its grace and lift.
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 (91 JS)
James Suckling (91+) -September 02, 2022 "Aromas of lilies, green apples and elderberries. Medium-bodied. Rather crisp. Fresh and bright with some nice driving acidity. Oyster shell and lemon peel. Restrained. 36% Clairette, 29% Bourbolenc, 25% Grenache…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 (91+ WA)
Wine Advocate (91+) -June 21, 2022 "Drawn mainly from the lieux-dits of Bois Sénéchal and Nalys, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres Blanc is a crisp, focused, almost Burgundian-styled white, with a healthy dose of…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 (92 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 21, 2022 "A bright and pure style, with a mix of acacia, honeysuckle, white peach and white nectarine notes. Subtle shortbread accents add to the lengthy finish. Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne…
Chateau de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 (94 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2021 "Matured for just eight months and geared back in oak influences, this fresh, fruit-focused white is a youthful, mouthwatering expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc. A full-bodied blend of five classic white…
E. Guigal 31986
Gigondas 2018
Gigondas
June 18, 2021
Guigal’s Gigondas is an incredible introduction to serious Southern Rhône reds, and a show-stopper at the price. In the hands of Guigal, the rich ripe fruit and savory character of the wine bursts with sheer pleasure, yet the wine displays terrific refinement, complexity, length and ability to age.
E. Guigal Gigondas 2018 (92 VM)
Vinous -January 20, 2023 "Dark magenta. Smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry-cola and botanical herb aromas are complicated by a spicy white pepper nuance that builds steadily with air. It's chewy and focused on the palate,…
E. Guigal Gigondas 2018 (91-92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (90-92) -June 18, 2021 “The 2018 Gigondas offers a more pretty, elegant style as well as medium-bodied richness, polished tannins, lots of spring flowers, and more red and strawberry-like fruits. It’s an elegant, balanced…
E. Guigal Gigondas 2018 (91-93 WA)
Wine Advocate (91-93) -June 18, 2021 “I was told the sample of the 2018 Gigondas represented about 80% of the final blend, so a lot could still change from here to bottling. That said, what I…
E. Guigal 31985
Gigondas 2017
Gigondas
June 18, 2021
Guigal’s Gigondas is an incredible introduction to serious Southern Rhône reds, and a show-stopper at the price. In the hands of Guigal, the rich ripe fruit and savory character of the wine bursts with sheer pleasure, yet the wine displays terrific refinement, complexity, length and ability to age.
E. Guigal Gigondas 2017 (92 VM)
Vinous -January 20, 2023 "Vivid ruby-red. The bouquet showcases ripe cherry, black raspberry and vanilla aromas, along with floral, woodsmoke and cracked pepper flourishes. It is broad and juicy in the mouth and offers…
E. Guigal Gigondas 2017 (92 VM)
Vinous -January 20, 2023 "Vivid ruby-red. The bouquet showcases ripe cherry, black raspberry and vanilla aromas, along with floral, woodsmoke and cracked pepper flourishes. It is broad and juicy in the mouth and offers…
E. Guigal Gigondas 2017 (90-91)
Wine Advocate (90-91) -June 18, 2021 “Guigal's 2017 Gigondas is a touch crisper and edgier than the 2016, with similar notes of red fruit (pomegranate and raspberries) tinged with garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, it should be…
E. Guigal Gigondas 2017 (91-93 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck (91-93) -June 18, 2021 “Showing incredible complexity as well as a sexy, sunny, medium to full-bodied profile. Lots of spice, pine needle, garrigue, and earthy red and blue fruits define the bouquet, and it…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 31956
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018
Pomerol
June 18, 2021
From a wine of utter charm, La Fleur-Petrus has through the developments of the last 20 years become a wine of profound depth and complexity, all the while retaining its irresistible, seductive edge. You could even call it the archetype of Pomerol.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (97 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -June 18, 2021 "One of the most seamless, ethereal wines in the vintage, the 2018 Chateau la Fleur-Petrus check in as 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot coming from a…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (99 JS)
James Suckling -June 18, 2021 "Ripe black fruit, clove, licorice, pine and walnut husk on the nose. Bitter chocolate and coffee, too. It's full bodied with firm, tight tannins. Muscular and very formed. Energetic and…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (96 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -June 18, 2021 Editors' Choice "Situated on some of the finest terroir in Pomerol, this estate has produced a powerful while impressively subtle wine. Black fruits, rich tannins and strength come together in…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (97 VM)
Vinous -June 18, 2021 "The 2018 La Fleur Petrus is positively rapturous, just as it was from barrel. Mother nature appears to have taken all the signatures of this site and turned up the…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (97 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 18, 2021 "A blend of 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 La Fleur Petrus has a medium garnet-purple color and a slightly closed-down nose to begin, soon…
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2018 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 18, 2021 "This offers a dark hued mix of plum, blackberry and black currant fruit that rolls through unwinding to show anise, warm stone and tobacco notes as it does. Savory- and…
Sandrone 31927
Dolcetto d’Alba 2020
Dolcetto d'Alba
June 18, 2021
Sandrone's Dolcetto d’Alba is produced using Dolcetto grapes from 11 different vineyards, all within the Barolo DOCG. Sandrone’s Dolcetto sees no time in wood and is a remarkably robust and complex example of the variety.
Sandrone Dolcetto d’Alba 2020 (91 VM)
Vinous -December 08, 2022 "The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba is bright and punchy. Blue/purplish fruit, violets, spice, licorice and rose petal all meld together in this bracing, taut Dolcetto. This is an especially understated, super-classic…
Sandrone Barbera d’Alba 2020 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -August 23, 2022 “This is a terrific value wine. Darkly saturated and rich, the 2020 Barbera d'Alba is packed tight with dark blackberry and plum. This hot-vintage Barbera is lovely to pair with…
Sandrone Barbera d’Alba 2019 (93 VM)
Vinous -January 18, 2022 “The 2019 Barbera d'Alba is pure seduction. Silky and plush, with lovely red berry fruit, spice and floral notes, the Barbera is wonderfully expressive today. Here, too, readers will find…
Sandrone Valmaggiore 2019 (91 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 21, 2022 "Cherry, strawberry, raspberry and earth flavors highlight this intense red. There is a beam of fruit backed by a spine of dense tannins. Nice, lingering finish."- B.S
Sandrone Valmaggiore 2019 (93 VM)
Vinous -January 19, 2022 "The 2019 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is a bright, sculpted wine that is going to need a few years to come into its own. Bright acids and firm tannins are a…
Sandrone Valmaggiore 2019 (93 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 17, 2021 "The Luciano Sandrone 2019 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is a beautiful expression of this mighty red grape from the north of Italy. The Valmaggiore vineyard in Roero offers a spicy and…
Sandrone 31890
Le Vigne Barolo 2017
Barolo
June 17, 2021
Le Vigne is a wine created from four different Nebbiolo vineyards, each of which brings its own contribution. This union generates an exceptionally complex wine that is round and harmonious on the palate, with fruity and spicy notes, and this approach of blending together plots is in fact the traditional one in Barolo.
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2017 (96 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -December 13, 2021 According to Luca Sandrone, his key to success in the hot and dry 2017 vintage was resisting the temptation to pick too early, before the grapes reached optimal phenolic ripeness.…
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2017 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 08, 2021 "Bright cherry, plum, leather, tar and underbrush flavors are the highlights of this solid red. A firm grip of tannins lines the finish, but not before the fruit builds nicely.…
Sandrone Le Vigne 2017 (97 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2021 "Fragrant and delicious, this gorgeous wine opens with inviting aromas of rose, sandalwood, camphor and perfumed berry alongside whiffs of truffle and French oak. The full-bodied palate combines elegance and…
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2017 (97 JS)
James Suckling -June 17, 2021 "Opulent and very sexy with perfume, cedar, dried flowers and dried strawberries and just a hint of nutmeg. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round and finely velvety tannins and a flavorful…
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2017 (95+ VM)
Vinous (95+) -June 17, 2021 "The 2017 Barolo Le Vigne is rich, pliant and so expressive. Even so, I imagine it will need a few years to open up fully. Bright red fruit, rose petal,…
Sandrone 31879
ALESTE Barolo 2017
Barolo
June 17, 2021
ALESTE - a combination of the names of Luciano Sandrone's grandchildren ALEssia and STEfano -- is the new name for Luciano's first wine, the Barolo Cannubi Boschis, which garnered Luciano his early acclaim with the international trade and press. This single-vineyard wine is typically dense and concentrated but shows incredible harmony and balance.
Sandrone ALESTE 2017 (95 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -December 13, 2021 "Aleste is dense and rich in this vintage, its dark cherry and black-raspberry fruit tones balanced by plenty of acidity and cool minerality. It opens with scents of rose petal…
Sandrone ALESTE 2017 (97 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2021 "Aromas of menthol, pressed rose, wild berry and grilled herb are front and center in this stunning wine along with a whiff of forest floor. Combining structure and finesse, the…
Sandrone Barolo Aleste 2017 (96 JS)
James Suckling -June 17, 2021 "The purity and brightness of nebbiolo is so impressive here. Strawberries and blue fruit abound. Full-bodied, yet tight and very polished with a long, persistent finish. Very transparent and appealing."…
Sandrone Barolo ALESTE 2017 (95 VM)
Vinous -June 17, 2021 "The 2017 Barolo Aleste is a dark, ample wine. Dark cherry, plum, new leather, spice and licorice bring out darker tones of Nebbiolo. All the natural power of these parcels…
Tenuta Luce 31829
Luce 2018
Toscana IGT
June 16, 2021
Luce is a singular and irresistible expression of Montalcino, a Super Tuscan with an exotic side, and above all full of pleasure. The spectacular estate's diversity of soils, expositions and biodiversity of olive groves and forests come together in a wine as vibrant and exciting as the landscape.
Tenuta Luce Luce 2018 (97 JS)
James Suckling -November 10, 2021 "Very focused and classy on the nose with blackberries, currants, mushrooms and dark bark. It’s full-bodied with a tight palate of chewy tannins that give structure and form to the…
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Tenuta Luce Luce 2018 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 16, 2021 "Well-marked by toasty, spicy new oak, this dense, dark red is saturated with black cherry, plum and iron flavors. Firm yet refined tannins lend support, as does bright acidity, with…
Ornellaia 31784
Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019
Bolgheri DOC Rosso
June 15, 2021
Coming primarily from the estate’s younger vineyards and made with the same passion and attention to detail as Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is a true “second vin.” A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia combines generosity and depth of flavor with an engaging and vibrant personality.
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (94 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -July 25, 2022 "The 2019 Le Serre Nuove’s dark fruit flavors are juicy and vibrant, framed by velvety tannins and enlivened by notes of warm spice. The plum and blackberry flavors maintain freshness…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (93 VM)
Vinous -March 16, 2022 "Delicate, refined and exceptionally beautiful. Floral accents and mid-weight structure inform a Serre Nuove that is all finesse. Dark red berry fruit, licorice, incense, cedar, aromatic dark spice and leather…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (91 WA)
Wine Advocate -December 02, 2021 "A well-defined red, with a streak of pure black currant, blackberry, cedar and rosemary. Linear and vibrant, with echoes of fruit and spice on the lingering finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (95 JS)
James Suckling -August 11, 2021 "Currants, sweet tobacco, walnut husk and flowers on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied, it grows on the palate, with firm yet polished tannins and a flavorful finish. Very solid and well-crafted…
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2019 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 15, 2021 "A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2019 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia shows a greater degree of focus and detail [...] This wine…
Champagne Bollinger 31732
PN VZ16
Champagne, France
June 10, 2021
PN, made entirely from Pinot Noir to underscore the very essence and DNA of the House style, is the first new cuvée added to Bollinger’s permanent range since rosé in 2008. Each release of PN, developed as a series to bring Bollinger’s unique vision of Pinot Noir to light, will showcase a different cru from the base year that highlights its distinctive terroir and taste. The second edition of the series, PN VZ16, explores the interpretation of Pinot Noir from Verzenay 2016 and features reserve wines dating back to 2006.
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (92 JD)
Jeb Dunnuck -November 08, 2022 "The NV Champagne Blanc de Noirs PN VZ16 Brut is entirely Pinot Noir, predominantly from the village of Verzenay. It is based on the warm 2016 vintage but does includes…
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (94 JS)
James Suckling -July 25, 2022 "Lots of strawberry pie with hints of cream and vanilla, yet it’s subtle and fascinating. Medium-bodied with alluring ripe strawberry and citrus, such as orange peel. It turns dry at…
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (94 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -January 19, 2022 "This second release, the 2016 PN VZ, is, once again, based on fruit from Verzenay—all pinot noir, including the reserve wines. It’s as muscular as Bollinger’s classic vintage wines but…
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (94 WS)
Wine Spectator -August 05, 2021 "Seamlessly knit and graceful, offering a lovely range of ripe cherry and nectarine fruit, with notes of slivered almond, orange blossom and fleur de sel slowly expanding on the palate…
Champagne Bollinger PN VZ16 (93 VM)
Vinous -June 10, 2021 "Soft, open-knit and wonderfully inviting PN VZ 16 is a worthy follow up to the sublime 2015 that launched this new Blanc de Noirs in the Bollinger range last year.…
Marietta Cellars 31641
Román Zinfandel 2019
North Coast, California
June 08, 2021
Named after cellarmaster Román Cisneros who has worked at Marietta for over 32 years, this Estate Zinfandel is from the Angeli estate vineyard in Alexander Valley and the McDowell Valley estate vineyard. One of the grape varieteies that Marietta is famous for, this wine captures the bright, juicy character of Zinfandel, and hearkens to an era before dark, thick and oaky styles of Zinfandel took hold. The Virgin of Guadalupe on the label is a nod to Roman's dedication, selflessness, and sacrifice, both for the Bilbro family and his own. It is also a nod to the Mexican-American heritage of Roman and many of Marietta's crew members.
Marietta's family series is an ode to the elements that have unified the family's winemakers over time: family, hard work, passion, and a love for the creative process that is winemaking.
Marietta Cellars Román Zinfandel 2019 (93 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "A juicy, fruity red with blackberry, plum and chocolate character. Medium-to full-bodied with round, integrated tannins and a juicy finish. Some slate and earth to the fruit in the aftertaste."…
Marietta Cellars Román Zinfandel 2019 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 08, 2021 "The 2019 Román Zinfandel (blended with 4% Barbera and 2% Petite Sirah) has a medium ruby-purple color and gregarious scents of candied peach, wild berry preserves, orange peel and tar.…
Marietta Cellars 31640
Angeli Zinfandel 2019
Alexander Valley, California
July 14, 2021
Once a component of the Angeli Cuvée, this Zinfandel long stood out for its brilliance, clarity, and leanness. Now, showcased on its own, it speaks volumes about this unique little canyon off Alexander Valley known as Angeli Ranch. The halo-like image on the label pays homage to Viola Angeli, who sold the Angeli Ranch to Chris Bilbro in an angelic act that mirrors her name.
The estate series from Marietta is made with terroir in mind above all else. For many years these sites were included in blends, though they routinely stood out as extraordinary. These wines are true expressions of unique sites, crafted with freshness, tension and longevity in mind.
Marietta Cellars Angeli Zinfandel 2019 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -July 15, 2022 "The 2019 Angeli Zinfandel has a medium ruby color and elegant perfume of white peaches, white pepper, tea leaves, licorice and wild berries. The palate balances intense, ultra-perfumed fruit with…
Marietta Cellars Angeli Zinfandel 2019 (91 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2022 "With Petite Sirah and Syrah, this red impresses and overdelivers on its price point, packing in tons of textured, supple flavor and juicy acidity. Full bodied, it brims in brambly…
Marietta Cellars Angeli Zinfandel 2019 (95 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "Such a pretty zin with blackberries, figs, flowers and some bark on the nose. Follows through to a medium body, with firm and fine tannins and a fresh, spicy finish…
Marietta Cellars Angeli Zinfandel 2019 (95 WA)
Wine Advocate -July 14, 2021 "The 2019 Angeli Zinfandel has a medium ruby color and elegant perfume of white peaches, white pepper, tea leaves, licorice and wild berries. The palate balances intense, ultra-perfumed fruit with…
Marietta Cellars 31627
Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Yorkville Highlands, California
June 08, 2021
The Yorkville Highlands are the mountain pass between the north end of Alexander Valley and the west end of Anderson Valley. From a high elevation site with coastal influence and large diurnal shifts, the Game Trail Cabernet offers an intense, fragrant, savory, and fresh style of Cabernet that speaks of site and demands to be paired with food. This area, with trails worn by mushroom hunters and wild game that travel through the woods, was a refuge for Chris Bilbro, who hunted here and searched for Chanterelles. The mushroom on the label is a tribute to this unique place and its significance.
The estate series from Marietta is made with terroir in mind above all else. For many years these sites were included in blends, though they routinely stood out as extraordinary. These wines are true expressions of unique sites, crafted with freshness, tension and longevity in mind.
Marietta Cellars Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "A full-bodied red with blackberry, black-chocolate and walnut aromas and flavors. Bark and sweet tobacco. Mint, too. Flavorful finish. Cloves and black pepper to the fruit at the end." -…
Marietta Cellars Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (94+ WA)
Wine Advocate (94+ ) -June 08, 2021 "Medium ruby-purple, the 2018 Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon has intense aromas of black fruits with accents of tar, earth, iron and leather. The palate is full-bodied and grainy with broody,…
Marietta Cellars 31586
Gibson Block Syrah 2018
McDowell Valley, California
June 08, 2021
Made from the oldest Syrah vines in California, in the heart of the McDowell Valley AVA, this wine reflects the hidden property where it is grown - quiet, obscure and profound. This ancient, dry farmed, mixed block next to the original Gibson Homestead has been producing grapes for over a hundred years. Limited in production due to the unique grape source, this wine is built to enjoy with food.
The estate series from Marietta is made with terroir in mind above all else. For many years these sites were included in blends, though they routinely stood out as extraordinary. These wines are true expressions of unique sites, crafted with freshness, tension and longevity in mind.
Marietta Cellars Gibson Block Syrah 2018 (94 JS)
James Suckling -July 20, 2021 "Blackberry, black-licorice and tar aromas follow through to a full body with round, soft tannins that are reserved and focused. Fresh finish. Rich and spicy at the end with a…
Marietta Cellars Gibson Block Syrah 2018 (96 WA)
Wine Advocate -June 08, 2021 "The 2018 Gibson Block Syrah comes from very old vines interplanted with other varieties like Grenache, Trousseau Noir and Mission. They are dry-farmed, picked together and co-fermented. It has a…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma 31481
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2019
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
June 03, 2021
Another unsurprising but jawdropping discovery when encountering the Saouma wines: Magis, Mounir’s white Chateauneuf from the heavily limestone Pierredon vineyard in Bedarrides. It makes sense that a producer of great white Burgundy would quickly become enchanted by the possibilities here. Only 3% of Chateauneuf is white, and virtually all of it is bottled after 6 months. Mounir’s chateauneuf is aged 18-24 months and has already been compared to some of the great white Burgundy crus for its depth and minerality.
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2019 (96 JS)
Vinous -September 08, 2022 "A perfumed nose of flint, gunpowder, wet stone, baked lemons, pears and apple skin. Full-bodied with so much nuance and depth. Layered and effortlessly balanced. This really commands your attention…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2019 (96 WS)
Wine Spectator -May 03, 2022 “A stunner, with a seductive mouthfeel as both creamed and dried yellow apple, yellow plum and white peach flavors hold center stage, backed by a range of shortbread, macadamia nut…
Rotem and Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2018 (96 WS)
Wine Spectator -June 03, 2021 "A beauty in all aspects, from the lush and fine-grained feel, to the wide swath of melon, peach, pear, yellow plum and yellow apple fruit flavors, to the subtle brioche,…
Villa Gemma 31007
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2020
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
May 06, 2021
Perhaps the finest rosé production area in Italy, and one of the few appellations dedicated only to rosé, Cerasuolo has a long history of producing serious rosé, and showcasing how well the Montepulciano grape is adapted to rosé. Masciarelli first produced this wine in 1986, only 5 years after the winery was founded. With deep fruit and structure but no shortage of pleasure, it is a rosé you can take to the dinner table.
Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2020 (92 VM)
Vinous -June 09, 2021 "The wickedly fresh 2020 Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Villa Gemma leads with dusty red florals, dried strawberries and sweet white smoke. It fills the palate with fleshy textures contrasted by zesty acids…
