Deep garnet-purple in color, the nose bursts with bold notes of warm cassis, blackberry pie, chocolate mint and tobacco with wafts of cedar chest and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, it has a solid frame of lovely,... Read More
Ripe red cherry and pomegranate aromas with a hint of earthiness and floral overtones followed on the palate by tangy red fruits, prominent acidity and velvety grip on the cheeks. The long finish is succulent, earthy and minerally,... Read More
A rosé for all seasons - this organically farmed, whole cluster pressed Vin Gris of Pinot Noir deserves attention year ‘round. The glimmering salmon color provides a clue that this wine is a pure, vibrant, well crafted... Read More
Bright ruby-red. White pepper-accented red fruits on the nose, with a sexy floral nuance adding complexity. Lively raspberry and bitter cherry flavors gain sweetness with air and are sharpened by a bitter blood orange quality.... Read More
Piu Vite’s four years in concrete allows the fruit to be present but delicate, emitting notes of ripe persimmon, shriveled golden apple, dried orange peel, and wild cherry. Also more tannic than Aris, Piu Vite is firm while... 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.
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
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
The nose is wonderful, clean and exciting, The aroma is mostly black fruit like fresh blackberries, and pepper, freshly ground pepper, from the syrah. There is barely any oak, just a really nice combo of fruit and spice. This... Read More
Deep and layered, with remarkable density, the 2021 is seriously impressive at this level, or any level, for that matter. Lemon confit, chamomile, spice and apricot are some of the many notes that grace this exquisite appellation... Read More
Surpassingly fresh, vivid aromas of white flowers, ripe melon and citrus fruit introduce rich, zesty flavors of pink grapefruit, melon and guava, leading to a long, crisp finish buoyed by bright acidity and refreshing citrus and... Read More
This aromatic wine offers scents of light caramel, pie crust, ripe white peach, nougat and brown sugar that are nicely integrated with cedar notes. Layers of white peach and nectarine, nuts, toasted oak and baking spice wash over... Read More
Jerome's exemplary Bourgogne Rouge comes from a smattering of parcels in Premeaux-Prissey and Nuits-Saint-Georges totaling 2.8 hectares. A wonderful representative of both the house style and the classic character of Nuits-... Read More
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.
Medium ruby-purple color and scents of cranberry, raspberry and blueberry with pure wafts of tea leaves and violet. The light-bodied palate is delicate, bright and chalky with a core of perfumed fruit and an ethereal, lifted finish.... Read More
A youthful expression of the Dogliani DOCG, the “Valdibà” is made all in steel cuve, which shows in the fresh brightness of the wine. Classic Dolcetto that one can get from this region, showing zesty vibrancy... 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