Simple and elegant, L'Inattendue offers a beautiful effervescence, a delicate nose, and an aromatic combination of roundness, fruit and freshness. Ageing on lees 36 to 42 months. Dosage 7g / l.
Nose of ripe apple and notes of honey, a touch of lemon and hot stone. Round and fresh mouth, then almost tannic, with increasing acidity. The finish is chalky and refreshing, with a fairly pronounced bitterness reminiscent of... Read More
Medium, slightly transparent ruby red color. Aromas of sour cherries, sweet cherries, raspberry, blackcurrant, undergrowth and a subtle hint of gunpowder. Juicy, clear, sophisticated; ripe, agile acidity with well-integrated tannins.... Read More
Pétra rosé is an intensely fruity wine, with heady notes of red fruit, violets and vine peaches. A hint of herbaceousness and a light minerality give this rosé from the Alpilles its pep. Fresh and delicious.... Read More
A very pretty, understated offering from Hirsch. Silky tannins wrap around a core of bright red-toned fruit, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and dried herbs. This mid-weight Pinot is all charm.
43% Hirsch Vineyards (Fort Ross-Seaview... Read More
Generous aromatics of both unique herbal and intense dark fruit tones leap from the glass. A symphony of eucalyptus, black cherry, fig, and sage evolve and sing with some time in the glass, while supple tannin and integrated acidity... Read More
Luigi Pira Barolo Serralunga is a garnet red color with orange reflections. The nose reveals a classic Barolo, fresh and elegant in its notes of leather, hay, earth and spices. On the palate it is round, well balanced between... Read More
For lack or better description, Burgundy in color. Ether like aromas of cherry, earth, and tea. A brisk acidity and lingering fine finish. Grown amongst the coast and redwoods of Santa Cruz. A sophisticated wine.
“Le Clousot” encompasses Michel’s youngest Trousseau vines (30 years old), and as such it offers perhaps the least concentration but the most lift of his three pure-Trousseau bottlings, with high-toned cherry... Read More
A deep ruby red in color, this LBV immediately reveals aromas of fresh black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant, followed by cherries, and displays a fine maturity. The palate develops complex flavors, amongst which cocoa... Read More
The Bourdy Jura Rouge is a blend of Pinot Noir, Trousseau and Poulsard from high elevation alpine vineyards with various exposures. This wine really takes the drinker to its place of origin. Little red flowers, sweet herbs, perfume,... Read More
Aged for 4 years in barrel without being topped up before bottling. This is a “baby Vin Jaune” according to Jean Francois. Powerful aromatics and richness. Nutty, appley, spiced.
Plush and dark yet at the same time fresh and tangy. The wine balances rich dark black and red fruit with a core of balsamic and complex earth notes. Aglianico is a deeper, darker grape, but the natural farming that brings us... Read More
Fragrant nose of plum, lavender, black cherry, graphite, anise, herbs, and roasted coffee. A liberal dose of mountain tannins adds additional gravitas. The overall effect is wondrous, and the powerful finish left us awestruck.... Read More
Aromas of tart lemon zest, toasted coconut, roasted almonds, sour green olives, cardamom, yellow flowers and sweet marzipan. Suspend all expectations of “Chardonnay-ness.” The startling bouquet of tropical, spicy and... Read More
A blend of Trousseau, Poulsard and Pinot Noir in equal measure. An extremely long and gentle maceration process imparts feather-light weight yet vibrant with unexpected texture and minerality. Lively red fruit notes on the palate.... Read More
Blackberry, black plum, and cassis. Plush on the entry and midpalate with tones of espresso, smoked herbs, and raw chocolate, the wine also shows off notes of fire-roasted pepper and tobacco within its voluminous mouthfeel and... Read More
A brilliant and intense color with golden reflections distilling elegant and discreet aromas of pink grapefruit, lychee, lemon, and especially of sliced yellow peach. With an ideal acidity carried by an admirably structured body,... Read More
Fresh crisp apples and lemons with hints of florals, chalk and a light saltiness on the mid-palate. The rich mouth feel is balanced with a saline minerality. Slight notes of hazelnuts and brioche on the finish.
A pale straw hue. Aromas of flint, brioche, and lemon curd. A beautifully delicate and pristine Chardonnay. Aging will only help this wine develop weight and complexity.
Ripe green apples, stone minerals and musky honey. The palate is both firm and expansive, with a generous pinch of telltale Jurassic salt lengthening the complex, penetrating flavors of greengage and candied lemon. The “partial... Read More
Concentrated notes of blackberries and raspberries with hints of orange zest and herbs. The rich and juicy palate is balanced by fresh acidity and silky tannins. Aged for 14 months in 25% new French oak, 25% terra cotta Amphora,... Read More
Brambly berries, leather, cedar, dried herbs. With no new oak influence, this wine is a transparent taste of beautiful coastal mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ... Outward's ode to the old-school Cabs of California.
An innovative, contemporary expression of semi-dry marsala wine where the most fruity and delicate notes of the grape have been preserved thanks to cold vinification and avoiding any contact with oxigen during the aging period.... Read More
100% Sangiovese from the 0.5ha “il Bosco” parcel that sits by woodlands at 400-410 meters. Iron rich, red clay soils marine sediments. It comes from the highest vineyard parcel, surrounded by oak forests. Spontaneous... Read More
A brilliant ruby color. Lifted and inviting aromas of cherry, dried roses, cardamom and tea leaf, with dark cherry, a deep, base note that continues to transfer to the palate. This blend of all our Sonoma Coast sites has come... Read More
Showing aromas of cherry, cranberry, wild blueberry, and red plum with hints of pink peppercorn and bergamot, the medley is bright and cheerful. The beautifully textured palate shows loads of juicy red and black cherry, blood... Read More
Dry and lean with some more traditional notes of green apple and citrus upon opening, this wine goes through a metamorphosis the longer it’s exposed to air - green apple notes give way to baked apple, and citrus notes mellow... Read More
Golden yellow color. Fine, fresh and elegant nose of pear and hay, toasted bread with melted butter, spicy notes of tobacco, vanilla and frankincense. On the palate, it balances mineral notes with considerable weight and richness.... Read More
Dark red color with violet shiny tones. A very complex and elegant wine with aromas of wild black berries, black cherries, liquorice and floral aromas. Perfectly balanced with a great structure, round and elegant finish.... Read More
A rich and very creamy wine with vanilla and toasted oak. Very flavorful, rich and beautiful. Full body, round tannins and a delicious finish. Decadent. Traditional Rioja style.
Brilliant magenta. Explosive red berry liqueur, incense and floral scents, along with hints of allspice and smoky minerals. Silky and seamless on the palate, offering deeply concentrated black raspberry, spicecake and violet and... Read More
50% Cabernet and 50% Merlot with aging both in used oak and in concrete eggs. ...a joyous, vibrant bouquet of blackberry and cedar with fragrant touches of iris petal says Neal Martin in Vinous. A delightful Bordeaux for current... Read More
Bone-dry and wonderfully aromatic, it offers a delicate mousse and compelling notes of grapefruit and green apple with hints of smoke, toast, and savory spice dancing over a stony mineral core. Incredibly refined and complex yet... Read More
This wine consistently delivers one of the greatest values to be found in Italian wine. The G.D. Vajra 2018 Barolo Albe has all its cards in play as an immediately enjoyable and extremely food-friendly Nebbiolo. This really is... Read More
The inaugural vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon is exclusively sourced from the stony, serpentine block 46B of the Santa Ynez Vineyard, tucked into the easternmost reaches of the Happy Canyon AVA. This 170 acre vineyard - planted... Read More
Light ruby color. The nose is soft and fragrant with red berry fruit and floral aromas. The palate is elegant and harmonious with flavors of raspberry, pine needles and spice. Medium-bodied, clean, chalky tannins with an impeccable... Read More
With a tight core of saline terroir enveloped within ripe medium bodied fruit, this Chenin Blanc delivers a focused example of Thibaud’s style of ripe fruit matched with elegance and precision.
“La Montagne” refers to the elevated position of the vineyards, which gives the wine a particular light and lifted freshness and minerality. A pretty, ripe fruited wine with a hint of spices, all in perfect balance.... Read More
County Line Chardonnay unfurls with a delicate roundness, offering notes of lemon curd, golden delicious apple, acacia honey, and jasmine blossom. A hint of flintiness coupled with lean acidity quenches the palate, and lends a... Read More
Notes of raspberries, plums, violets, cacao, and herbs. Generous and velvety with good freshness. Once bottled, they hold the wine in their cellar for eight to nine years in order to give time to the cabernet and petit verdot... Read More
Vivid dark red color. Effusive aromatic intensity with a perfume that translates to the palate in notes of red cherry liqueur, black plum, sage, violet and peach blossom that both lift from the glass and linger on the finish.... Read More
A harmonious balance of fruit and earth, County Line Pinot Noir opens with notes of raspberry compote, strawberry rhubarb pie, wild sage and dried clove. Rounded tannins further accentuate the bright berry flavors and warm spice... Read More
Deep ruby red, tending towards garnet with age. Opening with scents of red fruit, the bouquet evolves to become reminiscent of unsweetened cocoa, coffee and spices. Full-bodied and structured on the palate, dry and persistent.... Read More
Citrus-driven notes, with a sprinkling of yellow apples and pineapples. On the palate, the wine has refreshing minerality, a touch of well-integrated oakiness, and crunchy pears.
Pure, mineral expression of Chardonnay delivers crushed stones, hints of chalk, and laser cut precision. Made from grapes grown on 40-50+ year old vines.
The wine presents a pale yellow color and a discreet, mineral nose highlighted by notes of lemon. On the palate, it is rich and fleshy, with a fresh, tangy finish that opens up delightfully.
The sage, autumnal older sister to the spring verve of the Juvenile, Old Vines encompasses everything Turley stands for. Teeming with dark berries, currants, baking spices, earth, and a sprinkle of petrichor on the nose. The palate... Read More
A pale yellow in glass with aromas of fresh cut hay, apples, and citrus. A brisk acidity keeps the wine lively and is signature of this mountain grown fruit. A long finish with brioche and citrus.
Fragrant scents of raspberry, strawberry and blueberry with touches of blood orange, charcuterie and dried herbs. The light-bodied palate is chalky and vibrant with an understated yet perfumed core of fruit and a long, ethereal... Read More
A red and white grape blend. Lighter, chillable and extremely refreshing. Slightly tart with red cherry, wet stone and earthy tones. Organically farmed grapes, native yeast fermentation, no fining but lightly filtered.... Read More
A brilliant ruby red shade with notes of wild strawberry, rose petal, and a touch of tomato skin. Similar notes continue onto the palate with a light structure and mouthwatering, bright acidity.
Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and earth turn to a palate that is intensely juicy and structured. Flavors of red plum and lingonberry are layered with woodsy herbs and bay leaf. Aged for 6 months in large used Austrian oak... Read More
A blend of Yamhill-Carlton and Dundee Hills fruit – reflects a gorgeous ruby robe segueing to deep aromas of black cherries, cranberries, dried rose, sweet tobacco, and smoky soil. On the palate, cherry, and black plum fruit... Read More
Rich bouquet of crushed plums, sage and balsamic spice. It's pure energy on the palate, silky yet sleek with racy acidity and depths of crisp wild berry fruits, underpinned by tactile minerals and hints of tangerine. It leaves... Read More
Bright ruby red with purplish tones. On the nose, it has great character: wild berries, red and black fruits, undergrowth, faded flowers, a subtle spicy note with a hint of mountain coffee. In the mouth, it is fresh, enveloping,... Read More
The nose is poised and elegant, with inviting aromas of orchard fruits, toasted marshmallows, nougat and praline. The palate is energetic and laser-like in focus, leading to a crunchy, salivating finish that adds weightlessly... Read More
The grapes were fermented on the skins for a fortnight, before being pressed off to concrete vats to rest. Light, bright and perfumed with red cherry, blood orange and wildflowers – served chilled.
Moderately saturated ruby color leads into aromas of red cherry, black plum, apple skin and cinnamon. Lithe and textured, and a pure pleasure to drink. Refined tannins and acids keep this gulpable blend balanced and inviting.... Read More
Forty-year-old vines from a fresh vintage leading to a fruity and ready to drink experience, less ripe and quite precise, blackberry, cherry, leather, oak, and spice. Savory tannins.
Dark and inky, with crunchy tannin. Aromas and flavors of dark plum, fig preserves, blackberry, blueberry, damp earth, and violet. Drinking wonderfully now, this will continue to come together over the next decade or more. A perfect... Read More
Bright straw colored wine with green glints. The clean, racy nose reveals hints of grapefruit, white flowers and flintiness.On the palate, the attack is full and silky, rich and plump with underlying freshness.
Aromas of crushed raspberries, black cherries, orange peel, purple flowers, pomegranate, rose petals, river rocks, forest floor, and subtle spices. The palate is smooth and supple with fine-grained tannins.
Juicy yet with a Volnay-like sense of savory earth, its finesse and equilibrium allow it to sit comfortably alongside Bitouzet’s wines from more hallowed terroirs.
Francois’s Bourgogne Passetoutgrains, from the Grange... Read More
A beautiful intense pink color, almost pomegranate, unfiltered. On the nose it has hints of fresh fruit, strawberry, raspberry and watermelon. The palate is fresh and pleasantly drinkable, the bubbles are very delicate, bright... Read More
A blend of signature Santa Barbara County vines, it's intensely savory, textured and a testament to its cool growing season. Maple bacon, white pepper, black currant and perfume leap from the glass before squeezing back into... Read More
Bright, floral and effusive, it strikes right out of the gate. Crushed flowers, mint, spice and blood orange all race out of the glass. A wine of vibrancy and nuance, impresses with its exceptional beauty and overall harmony.... Read More
Les Picasses offers ripeness alongside finesse and elegance. Sourced from a 35-year-old vineyard on clay-limestone, it offers a gently creamy mid-palate while remaining delicate in texture. Ripe strawberry fruit flavors meet wild... Read More
Pretty scents of quince, poached pear, spring honey, chalk and roasted almonds. The medium-bodied palate is satiny, savory and expansive with dynamic flavor layers and a very long finish.
This is a very delicate expression of California Cabernet, with mild tannins in the background from the small berries. There is also a mineral core to this wine, a common thread that you’ll find in many of the wines from... Read More
Delicate and mouth filling bubbles. Floral notes on the nose, backed by honeyed elderflower, fleshy apricot, lightly toasty and mineral on the finish. Classic creaminess with vibrant acidity.
Dry with rich citrus fruit and light red berries. Made up of 70% Pinot Gris grown at 1000ft elevation in the Chehalem Mountains, allowing sugar ripeness and physiological ripeness to move in tandem resulting in structural balance,... Read More
The Wonderland Project was founded in 2010 by wine broker and former sommelier, Matt Ahern with the help of pedigreed Sonoma grape growers. The Wonderland Project produces Sonoma County Appellation Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from... Read More
A fresh and elegant sparkling rosé. Underripe strawberry and white flowers on the nose, cherry blossom, delicate red fruits on the palate with a crisp mineral finish.
Aromas of ripe raspberry, strawberry and red currant with hints of rose and blood orange. The palate is fresh and creamy with raspberry and tart strawberry with a nice mineral kick and sappy fruit in the refreshing finish. 50%... Read More
The lands cultivated with olive groves have also followed the evolution of the vineyard. Alongside the original 50 centuries-old trees of the Moresca variety, the variety that gives its name to the company, we proceeded to acquire... Read More
Very Pinot-y Pinot for people who actually like Pinot and not that mass-market swill. Co-farmed by Megan and vineyard owner Larry Makjavich. Three picks at varying degrees of ripeness. 100% destemmed. Fermented on skins for two... Read More
Light to medium bodied and dry with notes of star fruit and white peach, tart strawberry, red plum, and raspberry, savory undertones and hints of toast and orange citrus, balanced chalky minerality, and medium plus acid.... Read More
Vivid and luscious, with notes of honeycomb, ripe apricot, and chamomile. It is both palate-coating and gentle, and its total lack of added sulfur manifests in a palate of great purity and directness. Macerated on the skins for... Read More
Fresh, crushed pineapple submerged in creamy coconut. A fancy Blended Pina Colada but with a balancing kick of Sauvignon Blanc crispness that rum could never deliver – maybe that special occasion virgin pina colada Mom and... Read More
This grenache rosé is intentional direct-to-press, Provençal-inspired rosé: crisp and mineral-driven while delivering vibrant fruit aromas. Notes of pink lemonade and rose petals all waft from the glass while... Read More
Dark red fruit, with notes of dried sage, roasted red pepper and a certain salty freshness that is common in Santa Barbara. There is ample acidity and great tannic structure.
On the nose this is warm and a little earthy - ripe cherry and an undertone of mushrooms. The palate is slightly alcoholic, but lean and acidic. Flavors are sour cherry, fennel, and mineral.
The Uccelliera Rosso is highly limited in production, featuring an unusually powerful nose. Aromas of crunchy dark cherries and black currants, compounded by smoke and tobacco notes. Pure and unctuous in the mouth with loads of... Read More
Elegant Sauvignon with a very distinct fruity aroma dominated by citrus (grapefruit) and at the same time floral elements – passion fruit, roses and white flowers. A smooth, delicate "vin feminine".
Classical Oregon Pinot noir characteristics of bramble fruit (think raspberries and blackberries), smoky leather, wet rocks, and mushroomy earthiness. Aged in predominantly neutral oak barrels to let the fruit shine.
A very elegant and precise bouquet, which offers subtle leesy scents. The palate is underpinned by a fine line of acidity, concentrated yet tensile, with fresh pear and lemon thyme notes on the finish. As good a Mâcon-Villages,... Read More
This wine has a unique mineral character that is bone dry with zero residual sugar. Not a fruit bomb, but quite elegant and long with earthy red currant and black raspberry fruit. Enjoy, served slighty cool.... Read More
The Nouveau is a blend of rosé and red wine, everything brought in and made this year. Fox Hill Vineyard Sangiovese makes the base of the Nouveau and a co-fermented blend of more than 30 grape varieties Broc brought in... Read More
Dry, with tannic structure, it is aromatic yet accessible. Cloudy, and natural in style, this is an approachable and refreshing orange. Tangy notes of stone fruit.
Le Bisou (the smooch), from the Loire geniuses Mosse family, is a one of a kind blend of Grolleau Noir, Pineau d'Aunis, Côt (Malbec), Grolleau Gris and Gamay. A delicious light red, fruity and spicy. Like kisses from... Read More
Ruby red with purple tones. The nose is full and ripe with fruit of plums and cherries with an undertone of coffee and cocoa. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine has a beautiful creamy mouthfeel with flavors of blackberries,... Read More
A fresh and energetic style, displaying fresh raspberry and cherry flavors with zesty mineral overtones. The palate consists of bitter cherry and red berry flavors. Juicy acidity lifts the fruit and carries it through a long,... Read More