2010 - Present Wine

Psagot Edom M Series — Judean Hills, Israel 2023

Psagot Winery is one of Israel’s most acclaimed and storied boutique producers — a Jerusalem-area estate whose vineyards in the Judean Hills sit at elevations that have produced wine since biblical times. The Edom M Series is Psagot’s flagship red blend: a Merlot-led Bordeaux-style assemblage of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Malbec crafted to express the full depth and complexity of this ancient terroir. Named for the Hebrew word for “red,” Edom is the apex of Psagot’s portfolio — a wine of real ambition and presence that reflects the Judean Hills’ unique continental climate, limestone soils, and centuries of winemaking heritage. Certified Kosher.

The nose is deep and inviting: inky garnet in the glass with aromas of raspberry, juniper berry, blackberry, pomegranate, and green bell pepper, with layers of black pepper, oregano, and thyme. On the palate, the wine is rich and structured with a nice combination of bright fruit and mouth-pleasing tannins, flavors of blackberry and pomegranate, and a bright yet velvety finish with excellent length. It is complex, food-friendly, and deeply satisfying — the kind of Israeli Bordeaux blend that rewards both the cellar and the dinner table.

"Inky garnet in color, with a nose of raspberry, juniper berry and green bell pepper. With a nice combination of bright notes and tannins, it offers flavors of blackberry, pomegranate, black pepper, oregano and thyme. Mouth-pleasing tannins hang around into the bright yet velvety finish." — Winemaker’s Notes, Psagot Winery.

• Producer: Psagot Winery, Judean Hills, Jerusalem, Israel
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Judean Hills, Israel
• Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
• Certification: Kosher
• Closure: Cork
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Raspberry, juniper berry, blackberry, pomegranate, green bell pepper, black pepper, oregano, thyme, velvety finish
• Best Paired With: Braised short ribs, roasted lamb, brisket, aged hard cheeses, herb-crusted chicken

Israel’s benchmark Kosher Bordeaux blend at an honest price — Psagot Edom M Series is the standard for what ambitious, cellar-worthy Judean Hills red can deliver.

Winemaker Description 

La Fita - Els Arpiots is a white wine that embodies the essence of its origins –Penedes.

A blend of Macabeu and Xarel.lo, traditional grape varieties of Penedès, creates a fresh and light wine.

It bursts with aromatic intensity, evoking the Mediterranean with scents of white fruit and flowers. Its palate is gentle and straightforward.

Winemaker Description 

In terms of quality and price, this is arguably the best 'Bordeaux blend' in our portfolio, made by a winemaker who is passionate about the wines of his French cousins but still proudly Argentine. 50% Malbec, 20% Cab Franc, 20% Cab Sauv, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot.

A nose of black fruits, spices, white pepper, clove, cardamon, eucalyptus, thyme and rosemary - complex in other words, with a fantastic finish.

Federico Benegas Lynch was raised at ‘El Trapiche’, a winery established in 1883 by his great, great grandfather, Don Tiburcio Benegas, one of the original pioneers of Argentine wine. The winery was finally sold in the 1970s and in 1998, following a successful business career in Buenos Aires, Federico returned to Mendoza to re-kindle his lifelong passion and professional destiny, wine. He bought Finca La Libertad, an historic 40-hectare vineyard with ‘soils’ of stone on the old Upper Mendoza riverbank in Cruz de Piedra, and the old winery that belonged to his mother’s family which he quickly set about refurbishing. His idea was based on the traditional French Châteaux system, where proprietorship of vineyard and winery are inextricably linked.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021

The Wine Advocate 96 Points | Grapes for the 2021 Angeli Zinfandel are picked in three passes. Proprietor Scot Bilbro notes that Zinfandel's naturally varying levels of ripeness can lead to raisiny flavors if all the grapes are picked at a higher brix. "If you bring Zinfandel in over 25 brix, that means the juice inside is at 25, but the skins have a lot more sugar, and the level will go up to 28 or more," he explains. "So, we pick at 23, 24 and just shy of 25. You can enable the wine to show off layers with those different picks." This strategy led to a gorgeous Angeli in 2021 that is incredibly expressive and perfumed. Blueberry, boysenberry and blackberry give way to wafts of graphite, gobs of violet and even touches of tangerine. The medium to full-bodied palate explodes with concentrated fruit and expansive layers of floral perfume and spice. It has a powdery frame, bursts of mouthwatering acidity and a very long, nuanced finish. 

Jeb Dunnuck 91 Points | The dark purple 2021 Zinfandel Angeli is from the Angeli estate vineyards in the Alexander Valley and was raised for 15 months in neutral barrels. Concentrated and full-bodied, it reveals layered notes of dried apricot, espresso, blackberry compote, and licorice. The palate is brooding and savory, with a fleshy texture, an earthier profile, and notes of dark chocolate through the finish. A more potent and powerful style.

Winemaker Description 

Showing bright and clear scarlet while poured, the wine in the glass becomes edged with a deeper hue reminiscent of plum skin. With swirling layers of ripe cherry, blood peach, and marzipan this pure Zinfandel is immediately bright, inviting, and nuanced on the nose. Hints of violet, black tea, and spice ground the wine with a dark intensity. Velvety across the palate this exuberant wine finishes dry with a textured foremouth focus and a core of acidity cutting a cleansing path through the richness. This Zinfandel is a seductive, stately celebration of the Angeli vineyard which surrounds the winery.

Expert Review - Vintage 2022

Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points | A richer reflective ruby hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard is a savory wine with notes of wet stones, graphite, pine, fresh black cherries, mixed berries, and tea leaf. It is very appealing on the palate early on. with refined tannins and a juicy feel. It’s very attractive now, and it’s not going to slow down any time soon. Drink 2024-2040.

James Suckling 95 Points | Aromas of fresh sour cherries and strawberries with hints of violets, crushed herbs and seashells. Crunchy and savory on the palate, with a medium body and wet stone and mineral character. Structured with refined yet firm tannins. Long finish.

The Wine Advocate 92 Points |  The 2022 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard opens with tarry, meaty tones that give way to wild berry fruit, mushrooms, dried herbs and potpourri. The light-bodied palate is delicately styled with understated yet detailed flavors, silky tannins, juicy acidity and a long, spicy finish.

Wine Enthusiast 92 Points | Briary raspberry and wild strawberry aromas burst from the glass, followed by traces of violets and grilled portobello mushrooms. The wine’s Bing cherry, lemon and white chocolate flavors fill the mouth. A combination of jangly acidity and rippling tannins suggests a long life for this wine.

Wine Spectator 92 Points | Brooding and deeply structured, offering blueberry and cherry flavors laced with black tea and savory spice notes as this builds toward medium-grained tannins. 

Winemaker Description 

Freedom Hill Vineyard is located in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range, toward the western edge of the Willamette Valley near the Eola-Amity AVA. The grapes from Freedom Hill make their way into the wine portfolios of some of the most esteemed, artistic wineries in the Willamette Valley.

Winemaker Description 

El Rall Artigas Alella Red, biodynamic wine, 50% Merlot, 20% Garnatxa Negra (Grenache Noir), 20% Syrah, and 10% Sumol from 4 vineyards planted on granitic sand. 

Oriol’s ancient vineyards of native vines are largely based on granite rock, known locally as Sauló, at between 100 and 350 metres elevation.  This results in wines often rich in minerality, conjuring aromas that will take you all the way to the Mediterranean. 

The grapes are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tank with 3 days on the skins, then transferred to a mix of stainless steel tanks and used barrels to rest for approximately 18 months before blending and bottling with no sulphites. 

El Rall Artigas is natural, hot climate red wine which is bursting with flavour and although 100% pure, there is no real funkiness, just soft fruits and tension from the granite soils. 

Winemaker Description 

Breathtaking steep are the slate terraces of the Ahr, on which only a few vines can be found at all times. In this respect, the yields are also dwindling and the number of bottles is limited accordingly.

Juicy on the palate with delicate, round tannins and wonderfully balanced with beautiful fruit extract. Burgundy fans can really rejoice.

The name Meyer-Näkel stands for the finest Pinot Noir from the spectacular steep slate slopes of the Ahr - this has been no secret for decades. Today, sisters Maike and Dörte Näkel are the third generation to successfully continue what their father and grandfather - both legends and pioneers of dry German Pinot Noir - had already established.

A hidden gem from Franken, one of Germany's most distinctive wine regions — the Hans Wirsching Silvaner Dino Terroir 2022 is a beautifully expressive, terroir-driven white that showcases everything that makes Franken Silvaner so compelling: understated elegance, mineral precision, and a refreshing, food-friendly character that overdelivers at every price point.

The Wirsching Estate

Hans Wirsching is one of Franken's most respected producers, with a centuries-long history of crafting wines that authentically reflect the region's unique Keuper and Muschelkalk soils. The Dino Terroir bottling is a signature expression of their philosophy — letting the land speak through the grape with minimal intervention.

Tasting Profile

Pale straw with a luminous clarity. The bouquet is subtly fruity and finely aromatic — fresh hay, crisp apple, and ripe melon with a gentle herbal lift. On the palate it's elegant and medium-bodied with bright, refreshing acidity, a clean mineral backbone, and a dry, precise finish. Classic Franken Silvaner: unshowy, honest, and deeply satisfying.

Vintage:

2022

Grape:

Silvaner

Region:

Franken, Germany

Format:

1 Liter

ABV:

12.5%

Why Silvaner?

Silvaner is Franken's signature grape — a variety that thrives where Riesling struggles, producing wines of quiet complexity and remarkable food versatility. Less aromatic than Riesling, it compensates with texture, minerality, and an earthy, terroir-expressive character that rewards attention.

Perfect Pairings

Serve well-chilled (46–50°F) with asparagus, freshwater fish, roasted chicken, mild cheeses, or classic German cuisine. The generous 1L format is ideal for the table — practical, shareable, and always welcome.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2018

Benujamin Lewin, MW of Decanter writes 95 Points | Great sense of fruit purity on the nose, showing a mélange of black fruits. This shows brilliance on the palate, it’s very flavourful, with almost savoury undertones lingering on a very long finish. A sensation of gunflint shows retronasally. This is a rare combination: the height of elegance combined with depth. Drinking Window: 2032-2052.

La Revue du Vin de France writes 94 Points | As for Le Bourg, it remains faithful to the generously toasted and hedonistic expression of its barrel ageing. A concentrated material, a sensation of sweetness and power accompany the salient tannic framework that the years will soften. 

Winemaker Description 

Clos Rougeard was created in 1664 on the land of Chacé, a village not far from Saumur. Eight generations have succeeded one another at the head of the estate, the most recent being the Foucault brothers. From the 1980s onwards, Charly and Nady adopted a singular philosophy to enhance the terroirs of Saumur and Saumur-Champigny: leave the wine in peace so it can expresses its own identity. No synthetic products are added to the vines, gentle vinifications are thought out like infusions and minimalist approach is claimed. In 2017, the Bouygues family bought the estate and has continued the work begun by their emblematic predecessors with a deep respect for the DNA of the winery and its identity. Today the estate has found its balance thanks to a passionate team who strives to preserve the excellence and uniqueness of the wines whose depth, finesse and precision are unparalleled.

Located in the heart of the village of Chacé, Le Bourg is composed of very old vines and lies on a predominantly limestone terroir on shallow clay loam, typical of the Saumur-Champigny appellation. This wine reveals riper, fleshier fruit and a dense, full-bodied texture. Le Bourg is from vines averaging 80 years old, planted on a thin layer of clay over a deep bed of tuffeau, also in Chacé. The combination of vine age and richer soil makes this the most powerfully structured wine in Clos Rougeard’s array.

Expert Review - Vintage 2010

Antonio Galloni of Vinous writes 98 Points  | Dinner starts with a fresh, briny oyster and a glass of 2010 Dom Ruinart. It’s a beautiful pairing. I have always loved the 2010 for the way it straddles the worlds of Champagne and still wine. It is absolutely glorious on this night. In fact, I could have had it for the entire meal. A deep, luscious morel broth and Brittany scallops are other highlights among the amuse-bouches. (Drink between 2023-2050).

Winemaker Description 

Indulge in the pure expression of Chardonnay with Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2010. A vintage Champagne capturing the elegance and finesse of Chardonnay, with notes of citrus blossom, green apple, and a refined minerality. A perfect aperitif or accompaniment to delicate seafood dishes.

Adegas Guímaro Mencía — Ribeira Sacra, Spain 2024

Adegas Guímaro is Ribeira Sacra's most celebrated rebel — a family estate founded by Pedro Rodríguez, whose pioneering work in one of the world’s most dramatic wine landscapes helped put this Galician appellation on the international map. Guímaro means “rebel” in Gallego, and the name fits: farming old-vine Mencía on Ribeira Sacra’s impossibly steep, slate-terraced hillsides — vineyards cultivated since Roman times, rivaling the Douro, Côte Rôtie, and the Mosel in their dramatic beauty and treacherous terrain — demands spirited determination, eternal optimism, and a deep sense of tradition. The 2024 Mencía is a high-energy, mineral-driven Joven crafted from concentrated old-vine fruit, earning 92 Points from both James Suckling and Wine Advocate and overdelivering at every price point.

The nose is vivid and expressive: ripe cherries, dark plum, red fruit, and earth, with sweet spice, luscious savory depth, and a mineral undercurrent driven by the region’s signature slate soils. On the palate, the wine is silky and juicy with vibrant acidity, smooth tannins, and a long, mineral finish with subtle herbal lift. Often described as a cross between Pinot Noir and Syrah in its elegance and energy, it is approachable, versatile, and deeply satisfying — the kind of Spanish red that disappears fast at the table.

"Savory and silky, with luscious flavors of red fruit, plums, earth, and sweet spice. Old vine Mencía vines lead to concentrated and juicy grapes." — Producer’s Notes, Adegas Guímaro

• Producer: Adegas Guímaro, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Ribeira Sacra DO, Galicia, Spain
• Varietal: Mencía (100% old vine)
• Farming: Steep slate terraces, old vines — hand-harvested, sustainably farmed
• Closure: Cork
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe cherry, dark plum, red fruit, earth, sweet spice, slate minerality, silky finish
• Best Paired With: Roasted pork loin, grilled chorizo, seared duck breast, aged Tetilla cheese, mushroom dishes

Ribeira Sacra’s most iconic rebel at an honest price — Guímaro Mencía is the benchmark for what old-vine, slate-driven Galician red can deliver.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2020

Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points | Another beautiful Pessac from 2020, the 2020 Château Latour-Martillac has a textbook bouquet of smoky red and black fruits, spring flowers, truffly earth, and smoked tobacco. With a lush, round, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, it has ripe tannins, some classic Graves sexiness, and a great finish. It's going to benefit from 5-6 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20 years.

Decanter 94 Points | Chocolate, liquorice, some bitter points that accompany the fruit from beginning to end, this is one of the best in terms of focus and precision. There is clearly excellent colour extraction, you get real glass-staining purple, but the flavours are more austere and tannic than the colour might suggest. Well chosen coffee and chocolate expression that remains elegant and pointed. Good stuff, needs time, but will grow into a classic elegant wine. A yield of 38hl/ha.

Wine Advocate 92 Points | Complex aromas of cherries, raspberries, rose petals, bay leaf and spices introduce the 2020 Latour Martillac, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy, lively wine with good depth and excellent balance. It represents an improvement on the 2019.

Wine Spectator 91 Points |  Juicy and compact, with a solid core of dark currant and blackberry fruit waiting to unfurl, while sweet tobacco, tar and bittersweet cocoa notes flash around. Reveals a light cedary thread on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2033. 9,350 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.

James Suckling 91 Points |  Juicy and compact, with a solid core of dark currant and blackberry fruit waiting to unfurl, while sweet tobacco, tar and bittersweet cocoa notes flash around. Reveals a light cedary thread on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2033. 9,350 cases made, 1,000 cases imported

Winemaker Description 

An intriguing bouquet of strawberry, neroli and almond greet the nose. The opening is subtle but quickly crescendos to a full mid palate, pushing towards a long and satisfying finish.

Structured and well rounded, flavors of ripe pomegranate and olive cumulate with juniper and sage, building in both nuance and intensity as the wine opens

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021

Jasper Morris MW of Inside Burgundy writes 91-94 Points |  90% whole bunch vinification. Mid purple, with a nose which shows the whole bunch a lot by giving some crushed strawberry on top of the darker fruit of Nuits-St-Georges. The latter appears further back on the palate but the tannins remain refined. Good length. Drink from 2028-2034.

Allen Meadows of Burghound writes 90-93 Points | Here the unreadable nose is marked by firm reduction. More interesting are the beautifully textured, rich and vibrant medium-bodied flavors that possess an abundance of sappy dry extract on the lingering finish that isn't quite as complex but is very well-balanced. (Drink starting 2031).

Finca El Origen · Malbec Reserva · Uco Valley, Mendoza · 2025

Finca El Origen Malbec Reserva 2025 offers violet and red-fruit aromas layered with vanilla and cigar notes. Blackberry and spice follow on the palate, where medium structure, silky tannins and natural acidity lead to a prolonged finish.

Producer & Terroir

Finca El Origen is situated in Los Chacayes, a winegrowing micro-region of Mendoza's Uco Valley. At approximately 1,200 meters above sea level, its rocky, sandy terrain provides the setting for balanced wines with concentrated color and aromas. The estate's philosophy brings together knowledge, passion and a close attention to place to create authentic mountain wines.

A Nautilus fossil discovered while preparing the land for vines connects the vineyard's story to its ancient marine origins and the formation of the Andes. This discovery is part of the inspiration behind the Finca El Origen identity.

Expert Review - Vintage 2025

James Suckling · 90 Points · Vintage 2025. Fresh aromas of vanilla beans, coffee, ripe blackberries and dark cherries. Flavorful and medium- to full-bodied with chewy tannins and a direct, flavorful finish. Try from 2027.

Winemaker Description

The intense violet color makes it a worthy representative of the wines from Los Chacayes. A wine of distinct aromatic complexity, with outstanding notes of red fruits, floral aromas of violets, vanilla and cigar. The mouth confirms the presence of black fruits like blackberries and spices. The medium structure and silky tannins are perfectly balanced with the delicious natural acidity, leading to a prolonged finish.

Pairing & Serving

Try grilled steak, roasted vegetables, mushroom empanadas or a hearty lentil stew. Serve slightly below room temperature and allow time in the glass for the fruit and spice to unfold.

Details

• Producer: Finca El Origen
• Wine: Malbec Reserva
• Vintage: 2025
• Country: Argentina
• Region: Mendoza
• Winegrowing area: Uco Valley / Los Chacayes
• Grape: Malbec
• Type: Red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Attribute: Vegan

Knudsen Vineyards · Chardonnay · Dundee Hills · 2017

A generous Oregon Chardonnay with floral aromatics, orchard fruit, and a gentle touch of oak. The producer’s notes for the 2017 bottling describe a bright, smooth mouthfeel, balanced acidity, and a long finish.

Wine & Place

Knudsen Vineyards’ 2017 Chardonnay is listed from the Dundee Hills in Oregon. Its combination of rounded texture and freshness makes it an inviting choice for a leisurely dinner, especially alongside seafood or roast poultry.

Tasting Notes

The winemaker describes a light yellow color verging on gold, with honeysuckle, caramel, pear, pineapple, and vanilla on the nose. The palate is generous and smooth, with balanced acidity and just a hint of oak. These are the producer’s supplied vintage notes, rather than a new assessment of the wine’s current development.

Winemaker Description

Knudsen Vineyards | Our 2017 Chardonnay is stunning. The color is a beautiful light yellow, verging on gold. In the glass, the wine presents a full and complex aroma with distinct hints of honeysuckle, caramel, pear, pineapple, and vanilla. The mouthfeel is generous, bright and smooth, displaying balanced acidity and just a hint of oak. A long finish encourages another taste.

Pairing & Serving Suggestions

Try with roast chicken, seared scallops, halibut with lemon butter, or a mushroom tart. Serve chilled, allowing a little time in the glass for the aromatics to open.

Wine Details

• Producer: Knudsen Vineyards
• Vintage: 2017
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Appellation: Dundee Hills, Oregon
• Country: United States
• Bottle size: 750ml

A Dundee Hills Chardonnay built around generous texture, fragrant fruit, and balanced freshness.

Expert Review - Vintage 2021 

Charles Curtis, MW of Decanter Magazine 96 Points | In 2021 the domaine protected this site above all from frost but still lost half their crop despite being surrounded by the also well-protected vines of Domaine Leflaive. Accessible almost even now the aromas of green apple and passionfruit coconut butter and baking spice are almost opening even now. There is a lovely freshness and silky texture yet this is a powerful wine with impressive length and density at the end. This should open in five years and continue to improve for at least twenty-five more. (Drink between 2027-2050).

Matchbook The Arsonist · Dunnigan Hills · 2021

From the Giguiere family's Matchbook label in California's Dunnigan Hills, The Arsonist 2021 is a boldly styled red blend led by Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec round out a wine built for a hearty table and a long conversation.

The Wine Enthusiast review on the existing listing describes concentrated dark berries, violet and clove on the nose, followed by boysenberry, black currant and a dry, grippy finish. Pair it with braised lamb, barbecue brisket or a pepper-crusted ribeye.

Expert review · 2021 vintage

The Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points — This wine is concentrated, with aromas of blueberry, olallieberry, clove, violet and notes of dried vanilla bean on the nose. The flavors on the palate are boysenberry, black currant confiture, paprika and orange cream, with dry, grippy tannins to finish.

At a glance

• Producer: Matchbook
• Wine: The Arsonist Red Blend
• Vintage: 2021
• Region: Dunnigan Hills, California, United States
• Blend listed on the existing page: 52% Petit Verdot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec
• Size: 750ml

A dark-fruited California red blend with enough grip for the grill.

Expert Review - Vintage 2022

Ken's Wine Guide | This slightly cloudy midnight purple colored Zinfandel from Once and Future opens with a blackberry and red licorice bouquet with hints of red plum, black cherry, dried sage, and violets. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and smooth. The flavor profile is blackberry, stone dust, and cinnamon blend with notes of boysenberry, black plum and nutmeg. We also detected hints of black tea and oak. The finish is dry, and its well-managed moderate tannins are very nicely sustained. The Tasting Panel would then pair this Zin with a nice New York strip steak along with a dark chocolate mousse. Enjoy – 

Vinous 91 Points | The 2022 Zinfandel Green & Red Vineyard is another wine in this range that is pretty closed today. It has plenty of energy, but the mid-palate is not quite as developed as it is in most vintages. Bottled on the early side, this feels a bit like it’s not fully developed. 

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021

The Wine Advocate 99 Points | Colgin's 2021 IX Estate is a rich, opulent example, with layers of ripe black cherries and dark chocolate punctuated by hints of sage and bay leaf, plus some vaguely floral notes (violets?). Full-bodied, concentrated, velvety and long, it's another terrific wine that showcases the potential of Pritchard Hill, the investment by the owners and the talent of the winemaking team.

James Suckling 99 Points | Red currant, lead pencil and terra cotta aromas with some bay leaf and sage. Full-bodied with tight, firm tannins that are polished and very fine. Turns to graphite. Extremely long, refined, polished and exquisite. Best after 2028.

98+ Points Jeb Dunnuck | I’d wager a Napa Valley legend in the making, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon IX Estate comes from the estate vineyard on Pritchard Hill, and if there was ever a classification of terroirs in the valley, this would check in near the top of the list. Deep purple-hued, with awesome aromatics of pure cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and subtle floral hints, this has that rare mix of power and elegance that defines so many great wines. Full-bodied, concentrated, and flawlessly balanced, it has no shortage of structure and is going to need 7-8 years, if not a decade, to hit full maturity, where it will hold for 2-3 decade.

98 Points Vinous | The 2021 IX Estate is such an elegant wine. Sleek, aromatic and refined, the 2021 is one of the most polished young wines I have tasted from this site. Red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and mint abound. Silky and delineated, the 2021 is exceptionally beautiful and balanced. Clean saline notes and veins of tannin extend the explosive, sublime finish. 

Winemaker Description 

One of the "cult" producers to crop up in the early 1990s, Colgin Cellars' first vintage was in 1992, with fruit purchased from the Herb Lamb Vineyard, located on the lower slopes of Howell Mountain, just low enough not to be part of the Howell Mountain AVA. Colgin would later go on to buy land and develop vineyards at Tychson Hill (westside Saint Helena, purchased 1996) and IX Estate (Pritchard Hill, purchased in 1998). In 2017, Ann Colgin and her husband, Joe Wender, sold a controlling interest in Colgin Cellars to LVMH but remain active in the business.

Today, Colgin owns six acres of vines at Tychson Hill and 20 acres of vines at IX Estate, with 11 more acres there currently being developed. Cariad comes primarily from the Abreu-farmed Madrona Ranch, on the western side of Saint Helena. Director of Winemaking Allison Tauziet has been with Colgin since 2005, when she joined as assistant winemaker, so she is nearing 20 years of experience with these wines.

To put the new-release 2021s in perspective, Colgin, Wender and Tauziet presented three vintages each of the four wines reviewed this issue—2016, 2018 and 2021. I guess it will surprise no one that these are all gorgeous wines, given the positive press and numerous accolades bestowed on previous vintages, but it is encouraging to see that success and age hasn't slowed down the Colgin team's pursuit of excellence. I've included my ratings and reviews of the older vintages so readers can compare my impressions to those of my predecessor. Like many other producers, Colgin bottled no wines in 2020. 

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2020

Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points |  The 2020 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (20% new French oak) has a touch of chamomile in its perfumed aromatics of golden apple, honeyed toast, spice, and subtle green almonds. Complex and nuanced aromatically, it's medium-bodied on the palate, has high yet nicely integrated acidity, terrific balance, and outstanding length.

91 Wine Spectator | Displays wonderful density, offering nectarine and lemon sorbet notes at the core, with a touch of salted, roasted almond. This white shows a hint of crunchy sea salt, with lemon verbena and lemon blossom aromatics. Firming acidity adds a refreshing punctuation point. Drink now. 331 cases made

Producer Description 

This Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay is bright, beautifully layered, and nuanced. Meyer lemon, candle wax, and cut straw all grace this very savory Chardonnay. Orange marmalade, stone fruits, and chamomile work seamlessly with the rich textures on the palate. This wine is natural with richer dishes and even light game.

Expert Review - Vintage 2022

Allen Meadows of Burghound | Ripe and very pretty aromas of both red and dark currant, violet, newly turned earth and a hint of crushed anise lead to rich, generous and round medium weight flavors that possess both fine volume and mid-palate density, all wrapped in a dusty, long and balanced finale where only a trace of rusticity is present. This always seem to outperform relative to its level chez Tollot and 2022 only adds to that reputation.

Winemaker Description 

The Tollot family represents a long lineage of winegrowers dating back to the late 1880s when François Tollot began planting vineyards in Chorey-lès-Beaune. Today, cousins Nathalie, Jean-Paul, and Olivier Tollot are in charge. The wines of Tollot-Beaut are well-known for their serious but pleasing style across a range of appellations from Bourgogne to Grand Cru.

The village of Aloxe-Corton sits at the foot of the Corton hill and is known for giving good-value red Burgundy that performs above its village-level status. A good Aloxe-Corton (pronounced Ahh-losse) will show some of the same structure, weight, and complexity found on the Grand Cru above.

Expert Review - Vintage 2022

Allen Meadows of Burghound writes 91-93 Points | There is an interesting hint of white pepper to the cool and exceptionally pretty aromas of exotic tea, anise, violet and lavender. I very much like the caressing mouthfeel of the medium weight flavors that possess moderate austerity and excellent persistence, Lovely.

Domaine Vincent & Sophie Morey · Santenay Blanc Les Hates · 2023

Domaine Vincent & Sophie Morey Santenay Blanc Les Hates 2023 is a Chardonnay from Santenay in Burgundy, France. This 750ml bottle brings together the work of two winegrowers whose family roots lie in Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet, and whose shared domaine began with its first harvest in 2007.

Producer & Vineyard Philosophy

Sophie and Vincent established their domaine in 2006 after years of experience in their respective family estates. Their approach starts in the vineyard: careful attention to the grapes, close observation and a willingness to adapt to each vintage. The producer describes tending the vineyards as if they were gardens.

Winemaker Description

Sophie and Vincent Morey both come from families of winegrowers in Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet respectively. After studies at Beaune’s Lycée Viticole and work experience in St-Emilion in the Bordeaux region, Vincent rejoined the family domaine led by his father Bernard Morey in 1986.

In the same year Sophie was vinifying her first vintage for the Ménager-Belland domaine in Santenay where she had inherited the tradition of winemaking from her mother. Finally, in 2006 Sophie and Vincent set up their own domaine and had their first harvest in 2007.

Treating their vineyards as if they were gardens, Sophie and Vincent agree that fine wines start with good grapes, require attention to detail, and demand the winegrower and winemaker to be adaptable vintage after vintage.

Food Pairing Suggestions

For the table, try this white Burgundy with roast chicken, pan-seared fish, a mushroom tart or a mild cheese plate.

Details

• Producer: Domaine Vincent & Sophie Morey
• Wine: Santenay Blanc Les Hates
• Vintage: 2023
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Santenay
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Type: White wine
• Vineyard Approach: Attentive vineyard care and adaptation to each vintage, as described by the producer

Baga | Bairrada, Beira Interior / Portugal
Vintage: 2020  |  Size: 750ml
Organic · Natural Fermentation

Located one hundred kilometers south of Porto, Bairrada was long overshadowed — its grapes shipped north to bolster Port production when English demand ran high. Today, a new generation of producers is reclaiming the region’s identity, and Luis Patrão of Vadio is among the most compelling of them. The name “Vadio” is Portuguese slang for idler or dreamer — a fitting tribute to a winemaking philosophy rooted in patience, organics, and letting the land speak.

Baga is Bairrada’s great indigenous red grape: firm, assertive, and full of personality. In Vadio’s hands — with organically farmed vineyards and fermentation from naturally occurring yeasts — it reveals its finest self: sinewy red fruits, cedary side notes, and a high-energy acid lift that makes it one of Portugal’s most food-friendly reds. The 2020 is fresh and vibrant, with currant and berry fruit that is genuinely pleasant and endlessly versatile at the table.

“Fresh berry fruits, currants, really pleasant and enjoyable with many foods.”
— Debra, 67Wine

Pairs with: Roast suckling pig, grilled lamb, duck rice, aged sheep’s milk cheese, or anything off the grill.

Warre's · Late Bottled Vintage Port · Douro, Portugal · 2011

Late Bottled Vintage Port is bottled later than Vintage Port: Warre's producer note explains that the final LBV blend is bottled between the fourth and sixth year after harvest, while Vintage Port is bottled after two years. The producer also describes LBV as aged exclusively in wood and ready to drink without decanting once bottled, because it is filtered before bottling.

For this 2011 listing, the available tasting reviews are for the prior 2010 vintage, so they are kept below and labeled accordingly rather than presented as 2011 notes.

Expert Reviews · 

Falstaff · April 2026 · 92 Points: Dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate edge brightening. Fresh prunes, dark cherries, some blackberry jam, figs and nougat underneath. Juicy, medium complexity, integrated sweetness, youthful, uncomplicated style with a chocolaty-fruity finish, good entry-level port. (Vintage 2011). 

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast · 92 Points: Bottled unfiltered so that it can age, this is a very fine Port. The tannins are now soft, fully integrated into the black fruits and mature texture. This wine is perfectly ready to drink. (Prior VIntage 2010). 

Winemaker Description

Late Bottled Vintage is so named because the final LBV blend is bottled later between the fourth and sixth year than Vintage Ports, which are bottled two years after the harvest. Furthermore, Late Bottled Vintage, unlike Vintage Port, is aged exclusively in wood and once bottled it is ready for immediate drinking and does not require decanting because it is filtered prior to bottling.

At a Glance

• Producer: Warre's
• Vintage: 2011
• Style: Late Bottled Vintage Port
• Region: Douro, Portugal
• Blend: Touriga Nacional-led varietal information is listed on the product
• Size: 750ml
• Serving: Producer note says ready to drink without decanting

A wood-aged, ready-to-enjoy LBV from the Douro, with earlier-vintage reviews retained for context.

Expert Reviews

James Suckling 98 Points | Loads of wet earth and grape aromas with hints of stems. Old vine aromas of bark and moss. Full-bodied, sweet and structured with a big kick on the end. Very impressive. Exceptional layers of fruit and energy. A stronger and more muscular Warre.

Wine Spectator 97 Points | Lush and inviting in feel, with a beautifully creamy texture that lets plum sauce, blueberry reduction and raspberry pte de fruit flavors glide along effortlessly. Notes of violet, anise and black tea are beguiling in the background before melding seamlessly on the finish. This shimmers with fruit, balanced by depth and spine. Best from 2035 through 2055.

Wine Advocate 96 Points | Relatively accessible, this still shows some impressive firmness to go with its fine concentration. An elegant wine this may be, as Charles Symington called it, but it is still admirable for its structure, even if the whole package is a little understated. Its fruit and mid-palate are nicely supported by moderate tannins. It evolves well with air, easily showing vivid and fresh fruit. It is beautifully textured as well. This is a fine Warre's Port, holding its own next to Dow, better than the 2016 Warre and a force in its own right. It is one of the best in a while. It is relatively accessible but not ready.

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | A ripe, floral wine that has many layers of black fruits with a fresh touch of acidity. The wine is dense while also elegant and poised with tannins and fruit already in balance. That suggests the Port will age relatively quickly. Drink from 2025.

Producer Description 

Deep violet in color with glints of ruby. On the nose, it shows intense and highly complex aromas that evolve in the glass, with notes of herbs, fresh red fruits, spices, and a touch of menthol. 

On the palate, it has a great elegant structure and excellent volume and acidity, giving it a long, pleasant finish. This is a special wine that represents the uniqueness of its vineyard with a real sense of place.

Expert Review - 2020 Vintage

Jesica Vargas of The Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | This wine is predominantly Malbec, coming from old vines in Maule Valley. It has a nose of eucalyptus and earthy raspberries. Fine tannins and moderate acidity hold a palate full of cherries, herbs and tobacco. Savory notes shape the aftertaste.

Miguel Torres · Cordillera Parcela Las Lomas · Maule Valley, Chile · 2021 · 750ml

Rooted in Pencedès winemaking since the sixteenth century, Familia Torres founded its winery in Vilafranca del Penedès in 1870 and is now in its fifth generation. A founding member of Primum Familiae Vini and co-founder of International Wineries for Climate Action, the family pairs tradition with innovation, regenerative viticulture and a firm commitment to fighting climate change.

In 1979 Torres became the first foreign winery to arrive in Chile, pioneering the Maule region and kickstarting a new era of Chilean wine quality. Today, under Miguel Torres Maczassek, Miguel Torres Chile is built on organic farming, sustainability and innovation, reviving ancestral varieties like País and crafting identity-driven wines such as this Cordillera Parcela Las Lomas Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes

Delicate ruby red in the glass, with an intense, elegant nose of cherry and spice that recalls the undergrowth of the Maule Valley. The palate is fresh, delicate and elegant, with an excellent mouthfeel and a lovely end note.

Producer Description

Delicate ruby red color. Intense and elegant aroma, with touches of cherry and spice that recall the undergrowth of the Maule Valley. The palate is fresh, delicate, and elegant, providing an excellent mouthfeel and perfect end note.

Miguel Torres Chile

Pairings & Serving

Serve at 14°C (about 57°F). Ideal with fish, game and sauces with mushrooms. Stored well, it will keep its potential for the next 5–6 years.

Specs

• Producer: Miguel Torres Chile (Familia Torres)
• Wine: Cordillera Parcela Las Lomas
• Vintage: 2021
• Appellation: Maule Valley, Chile
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Winemaking: 14-day maceration; 8-day fermentation at 22°C with native yeasts and 20% whole bunches; 100% malolactic in neutral French oak
• Aging: 12 months in neutral French oak barrels (5+ uses)
• Technical: pH 3.4, acidity 5.3 g/L, residual sugar 1.9 g/L
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
• Size: 750ml

Elegant, cool-climate Chilean Pinot from a family that helped put Maule on the map.

Cabernet Sauvignon | Delle Venezie, Veneto / Italy
Vintage: 2024  |  Size: 1.5L Magnum

Santa Marina is a reliable, well-priced Italian Cabernet Sauvignon from the Delle Venezie IGT — the broad northeastern Italian appellation that stretches across Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The region’s cool Alpine-influenced climate gives Cabernet Sauvignon a freshness and structure that sets it apart from warmer-climate expressions, producing wines that are elegant, food-friendly, and built for the table.

This 1.5L Magnum is the ideal format for entertaining — generous, impressive, and built for sharing. Dark ruby red in the glass, with classic notes of cassis and black tea on the nose. Luscious cedar and vanilla complement an elegant but bold tannin structure on the palate, with a medium- to full-bodied weight and a pleasant, lingering finish. Straightforward, satisfying, and excellent value at the Magnum scale.

“Dark ruby red in appearance. Classic notes of cassis and black tea suffuse this wine. Luscious notes of cedar and vanilla complement its elegant but bold tannin structure. Medium to full bodied with a pleasant lingering finish.”
— Santa Marina

Pairs with: Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, pasta Bolognese, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, or any hearty dinner party spread.

Mas Martinet · Martinet Bru · Priorat, Spain · 2022

Martinet Bru brings together ripe fruit and freshness in a red blend from Priorat. The 2022 reviews highlight Garnatxa, Carinyena, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a winemaking approach that uses concrete and whole clusters to shape its expressive character.

Wine Advocate describes berries, licorice, Mediterranean herbs and spice, followed by a soft, juicy palate and abundant fine-grained tannins. Vinous finds balsamic aromas, sour cherry and marmalade, with a dry, compact texture and a long-lasting mouthfeel. Together, these notes suggest a fruit-driven wine with savory detail and a harmonious finish.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 Points · 2022: The 2022 Martinet Bru comes from a warm and dry vintage, so they did part with carbonic maceration and the rest with full clusters that were foot trodden all in concrete. The wine matured in concrete and only three months in used barriques. So, the wine has freshness and lightness but also ripeness (14% alcohol) and a very expressive nose with berries, licorice, Mediterranean herbs and some spices. It has a soft palate that is juicy and fruit-driven, with a notable mouthfeel and aftertaste. It has abundant, fine-grained tannins and a sense of harmony.

Vinous, 92 Points · 2022: Hailing from Priorat, the 2022 Martinet Bru is a blend of Garnatxa, Carinyena, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermented with 100% whole clusters in concrete, this purple-hued wine reveals balsamic aromas with notes of sour cherry and marmalade, reflecting the warmth of the 2022 vintage. Dry and compact, it has a taut and long-lasting mouthfeel.

Wine Spectator, 90 Points · Warm cherry and fig fruit is fresh and juicy on the palate of this balanced red, which offers dusty tannins that create a lightly chewy frame. Shows accents of dried thyme and lavender, with cocoa powder and mineral hints lingering on the finish. Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Pairing Suggestions

Try with grilled lamb, roasted vegetables, mushroom dishes or slow-cooked beef. Its juicy fruit and herbal accents offer an inviting match for Mediterranean cooking.

Wine Details

• Producer: Mas Martinet
• Wine: Martinet Bru
• Region: Priorat, Spain
• Vintage: 2022
• Grapes Named by Vinous: Garnatxa, Carinyena, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon
• Maturation Reported by Wine Advocate: Concrete, followed by three months in used barriques
• Alcohol Reported by Wine Advocate: 14%
• Size: 750ml

Expert Review - Vintage 2021

The Wine Advocate Luis Gutierrez writes 97 Points | From the vines on the mid slope and has a very elegant, fragrant nose with notes of concentrated violet and a solid palate. The slate tannins give a talcum powder texture, and the wine opens up in the mid-palate, making it very expansive. In the long term, it seems like the slate gives a better palate and the granite is more nose.…This has the combination of the cooler year and the resilience of the slate soils, coming through as complex and elegant, powerful and concentrated but with an ethereal side to it too. Bravo!

Producer Description 

The Pizarra vineyards are found on red metamorphic slate soils, which are unique to the village of Cebreros, folded into the mostly granitic mountain range. This slate soil makes Cebreros unlike any other village within the Sierra de Gredos region. Pizarra soil is located above 950 meters, up to 1200 meters, mainly with an eastern orientation. 

The wines from here have a signature expression: they are always fresh, complex, direct, and profound. Pizarra is a limited production wine produced from over 60-year-old, bush-trained garnacha vines, yielding 15hl/ha from the vineyards of Arrebatacapas, La Redonda, La Curva, Fuente Fabian, and Presidente. The farming at Pegaso is organic, and the wines are made with low intervention and minimal sulfur at bottling.