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Adelsheim Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2023 750ml
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from One of Oregon’s Founding Estates
Adelsheim Vineyard is one of Oregon’s original pioneering estates, founded in 1971 and instrumental in establishing the Willamette Valley as one of America’s great Pinot Noir regions. The 2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir — 100% Pinot Noir from a broad array of origins and clones, matured nine months in 19% new French oak — is a hallmark of Adelsheim’s classic, elegant house style: fresh, balanced, and beautifully textured, with the seamlessly integrated tannins and lively acidity that define great Willamette Valley Pinot.
Expert Reviews
- Wine Advocate — 91 pts: "Bursting with scents of bramble fruit preserves, cranberry sauce, holiday spice and earth. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and spicy with well-integrated oak, soft dusty tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, nuanced finish."
- Jeb Dunnuck — 90 pts: "Refreshing and zesty, with notes of fresh cherries, red flowers, and bright stemmy spices. Medium-bodied with balanced acidity and a light astringency, with a mouthwatering finish. Drink over the coming 6–7 years."
67Wine Staff Pick
Bart Hopkins, 67wino.shop: "A very pretty expression of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Plenty of aromatic complexity with layered fruit and a lovely earthy character. Raspberries, spiced plums and baking spices supported by elegant tannins that linger on the long finish. Drinking perfectly right now."
Winemaker Notes
With its broad array of origins and clones, this 100% Pinot Noir displays aromas of cocoa, pomegranate, and raspberry on the nose and palate, with a light touch of nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. True to Adelsheim’s house style, it is elegantly textured with seamlessly integrated, silky, polished tannins.
Vineyard & Provenance
- Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
- Appellation: Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Producer: Adelsheim Vineyard (est. 1971)
- Vintage: 2023
- Aging: 9 months, 19% new French oak
- Closure: Screwcap
- Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
Highly versatile — exceptional with cedar-planked salmon, roasted duck with cherry reduction, herb-roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, and earthy lentil dishes.
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Estate Organic 2024 750ml
Badia a Coltibuono · Chianti Classico DOCG · Estate Organic · 2024 · 750ml
The Producer
Badia a Coltibuono is one of Chianti Classico's most storied estates, with roots in an 11th-century monastery in Gaiole in Chianti, dating back to 1051. For six generations the Stucchi Prinetti family has carried that story forward, farming organically for more than 40 years with a deep respect for their land. Their Estate Chianti Classico is a benchmark expression of Sangiovese: honest, structured and unmistakably Tuscan.
The Wine
Sangiovese-led, with small amounts of Colorino, Ciliegiolo and Canaiolo. Expect a bright ruby color with violet highlights and a layered nose of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The palate is balanced and tightly knit, with crunchy, powdery tannins, juicy acidity and a clean mineral backbone, finishing warm and persistent.
Expert Review (2024 Vintage)
"Strong fragrances of cherry, flowers and fine spices predict beauty shown in the deep, harmonious and vibrant sip. Its communicative ability is a convivial delight to be shared."
Decanter, 92 points (2024 vintage)
Pairings & Serving
Grilled bistecca, wild boar ragù, aged pecorino or pappardelle with meat sauce. Serve around 60–64°F.
Specs
- Producer: Badia a Coltibuono, Gaiole in Chianti
- Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
- Region: Tuscany, Italy
- Vintage: 2024
- Varietals: Sangiovese, Colorino, Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo
- Farming: Certified organic
- Size: 750ml
Certified organic Chianti Classico from one of Tuscany's most trusted historic estates. Structured, soulful and built for the table.
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico GRAN SELEZIONE 2021 750ml
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro — Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Tuscany 2021
Ruffino is one of Tuscany’s most storied and historic estates — a winery whose Riserva Ducale Oro holds a singular place in Italian wine history. In 1927, the inaugural Riserva Ducale vintage was crafted as a homage to the wine-loving Duke of Aosta. Two decades later, in 1947, Ruffino commemorated an exceptional vintage by introducing the Riserva Ducale Oro — heralding the concept of Gran Selezione ahead of its time and creating what would become the world’s most recognized Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. Today, one out of every three bottles of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione opened in the world is a Riserva Ducale Oro. The 2021 earned 95 Points from James Suckling and 90 Points from Wine Enthusiast, and is matched only by its potential for decades of aging.
The nose is complex and distinctive: red cherries, violet, blackberry, plum, eucalyptus, licorice, and balsamic nuances, with old leather, wild herbs, pepper, and intriguing notes of cinnamon, clove, chocolate, and coffee. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and lush with dense, velvety tannins, gleaming flavors of blackberry, bergamot, and wild mint, crisp yet integrated acidity, and a long, peppery, savory finish. It is elegant, precise, and deeply satisfying — a Gran Selezione built for the cellar but impossible to resist now.
"An elegant and forthright Gallo Nero with a precise nose of red cherries, eucalyptus and licorice with balsamic nuances. A lush and supple palate with a full body and dense, velvety tannins that are precise and spicy. Crisp yet integrated acidity in the finish. Savory aftertaste. Drink or hold." — James Suckling, 95 Points. (Vintage 2021).
"The nose opens savory, with aromas of old leather, hot tar, wild herbs and pepper, then adds the sweetness of dark berries and cherries. Gleaming flavors of blackberries, bergamot and wild mint define the palate, before that bitter citrus element ignites into a peppery heat on the finish." — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points. (Vintage 2021).
- Producer: Ruffino, Pontassieve, Tuscany, Italy
- Vintage: 2021
- Appellation: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
- Blend: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aging: Extended barrel & bottle aging — violet, cherry, chocolate & spice complexity
- Closure: Cork
- Size: 750ml
- Drink: Now or cellar for decades
- Tasting Notes: Red cherry, violet, blackberry, plum, eucalyptus, licorice, bergamot, wild mint, chocolate, coffee, peppery finish
- Best Paired With: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, aged Parmigiano, braised lamb, truffle risotto
Tuscany’s most iconic Gran Selezione at an honest price — Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro is the benchmark for what historic, cellar-worthy Chianti Classico can deliver.
Moet & Chandon Champagne Imperial Brut Gift Box 750ml
Moët & Chandon | Impérial Brut | Champagne, France — Gift Box (750ml)
Moët & Chandon Impérial is the world's most celebrated Champagne — a house icon crafted since 1869 and the benchmark by which all non-vintage Champagne is measured. Blended from over 100 crus across the Champagne region, it combines Pinot Noir for structure and body, Pinot Meunier for fruitiness and roundness, and Chardonnay for freshness and elegance. This gift box presentation makes it the ultimate ready-to-give luxury for any occasion.
The wine opens with a radiant golden straw color and an aromatic profile of bright yellow-fleshed fruits — apple, pear, yellow peach — layered with honey, lime blossom, brioche, and fresh nuts. On the palate it is seductive and smooth, balancing generosity with vigor, and finishing with a delicately fresh crispiness that is the hallmark of great Champagne.
Expert Reviews
The Somm Journal — 93 Points: Comme il faut from the unending bead onward. Biscuit and almond aromas, ripe golden apple on the nose turning to green on the palate, where citrus — lime, grapefruit, mandarin orange — cycles through high-flying acidity, with luscious pear adding weight and chalk conveying elegance through the finish.
Wine Spectator — 92 Points: Elegant, fine and creamy in texture, backed by lively orange peel acidity. A streak of smoke-tinged minerality underscores flavors of almond madeleine, poached pear, anise, and preserved lemon. Drink now.
James Suckling — 91 Points: Aromas of apricots, grapefruit, pears, and short crust. Medium-bodied with soft bubbles and tasty nut and pie crust notes at the end. 24 months on the lees.
Technical Details
Blend: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay | Region: Champagne, France | Style: Non-Vintage Brut | Lees Aging: 24 months | Presentation: Gift Box | Size: 750ml
Saintsbury Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023 750ml
Winemaker Description
The Saintsbury Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023 is the most complete wine in the portfolio — a masterful blend of 7 single-vineyard ferments spanning 5 Sub-AVAs and 8 clones across the breadth of Sonoma Coast. From Jim Pratt's Sebastopol Hills Vineyard to the Sangiacomo Family's Roberts Road Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap, these sites represent decades of relationships and a deep understanding of Sonoma Pinot Noir's remarkable diversity. Together, they yield a richer, more harmonious canvas than any single vineyard could provide alone. Expect aromas of cranberry, spruce, and violets, with Goldridge soils, volcanic clay, and marine fog lending structure and freshness throughout.
Appellation: Sonoma Coast | Sub-AVAs: 5 | Vineyards: 7 | Clones: 8 | Production: 1,083 Cases
Fermentation & Élevage: 15% whole cluster fermentation, 11 months in 10% new French Oak.
Pairing Suggestions
- Meat: Blood sausage with apples on toast or leg of lamb with Dijon & rosemary.
- Vegetables: Braised fennel alla Romana with shallot, garlic, lemon & herbs.
- Cheese: Aged Comté, Époisses, or a mild washed-rind cheese.
Madame de Beaucaillou Haut-Medoc 2023 750ml
Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2023 (Barrel Samples)
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) — 90–92 Points
"A very pretty, aromatic wine. Crushed red berry fruit, cinnamon, dried herbs, and a kiss of French oak are all nicely delineated. This juicy, perfumed, Merlot-based Haut-Médoc is a fine choice for drinking over the next decade or so. The 2023 is absolutely delicious."
James Suckling — 91–92 Points
"A crunchy red with blackcurrant and lead-pencil character. Medium body, fine tannins, and an attractive finish. Polished and friendly. 59% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot."
Jeb Dunnuck — 89–91 Points
"A terrific Haut-Médoc with a juicy, medium-bodied, elegant style and the pure, ripe red and almost blue fruit character of the vintage. Spice, spring flowers, and hints of charcoal define the aromatics, with beautiful tannins and balance."
About Madame de Beaucaillou
Madame de Beaucaillou is a relatively new and highly regarded addition to the portfolio of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou — the legendary Second Growth estate in Saint-Julien. First released in 2019 to celebrate the estate’s 300th harvest, this cuvée is a tribute to Madame Eugène-Borie, the long-standing matriarch of the owning family. Sourced from the Haut-Médoc appellation rather than Saint-Julien, it offers the winemaking precision and pedigree of Ducru-Beaucaillou at a fraction of the grand vin price — a rare opportunity to access Second Growth DNA under $30.

Food Pairings
Grilled veal chops, roast chicken with herbs, steak frites, roasted root vegetables, savory mushroom tart, Brie de Meaux, and mild Tomme de Savoie.
Product Details
- Producer: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (Madame de Beaucaillou)
- Appellation: Haut-Médoc AOC, Bordeaux, France
- Blend: 59% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
- Vintage: 2023
- Style: Medium-bodied, aromatic, Merlot-driven Bordeaux
- Drink: Now–2033
- Format: 750ml
Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuisse Burgundy France 2024 750ml
Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuisse — Maconnais 2024
Maison Louis Latour has been one of Burgundy’s most storied negociants since 1797, and their Pouilly-Fuisse is a benchmark expression of the Maconnais appellation. The vineyards sit within a breathtaking limestone and heavy clay landscape — a terroir that gives Pouilly-Fuisse its distinctive richness and mineral backbone. Fermented in stainless steel with complete malolactic fermentation and aged 8 to 10 months on lees, this is a Chardonnay of genuine generosity and finesse.
The nose is bright and floral: honeysuckle, lime blossom, and a delicate citrus lift. On the palate, it is full-bodied and generous, with notes of fresh almonds and brioche underpinned by a clean, mineral thread. The finish is long, elegant, and unmistakably Burgundian.
🇫🇷 Burgundy Report (Bill Nanson) — Pouilly-Fuisse 2024, January 2026.
- Producer: Maison Louis Latour, Beaune, Burgundy, France
- Vintage: 2024
- Appellation: Pouilly-Fuisse AOC, Maconnais, Burgundy
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation, full malolactic; aged 8-10 months in stainless steel
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Honeysuckle, lime blossom, fresh almonds, brioche, long mineral finish
- Best Paired With: Shellfish, charcuterie, skate, Reblochon cheese, roasted chicken
Generous, floral, and classically Burgundian — Louis Latour’s Pouilly-Fuisse is the Maconnais at its most elegant.
Nigl Gruner Veltliner Freiheit 2025 750ml
Nigl Grüner Veltliner Freiheit — Kremstal, Austria 2025
Martin Nigl is one of Austria's most respected winemakers, farming steep hillside vineyards above the city of Krems in the Kremstal — a region celebrated for Grüner Veltliner and Riesling of exceptional precision and mineral character. The Freiheit — German for "freedom" — takes its name from a remarkable piece of history: this land is believed to be among the first privately owned vineyard land in the valley not controlled by the Church or a feudal estate. It is, quite literally, a wine of liberation. Sourced from four different vineyards in the hills above Krems, the soils are primarily löss, and the steep elevation moderates temperature to preserve freshness and aromatic lift. Fermentation and élevage occur entirely in stainless steel, and in a detail that speaks to Martin's obsessive attention to freshness, the wine is bottled at night — when the cellars are at their coolest.
The 2025 pours a pale, luminous straw. The nose is clean and expressive — citrus, green apple, white pepper, and a subtle mineral lift from the löss soils. On the palate, it's precise and refreshing with lively acidity, a focused mid-palate, and a crisp, dry, lingering finish. Everything Kremstal Grüner should be: pure, food-friendly, and built with care.
"Freiheit — freedom — believed to be some of the first privately owned vineyard land in the valley not controlled by the Church or a feudal estate. Bottled at night when the cellars are at their coolest." — Martin Nigl
- Producer: Weingut Nigl, Kremstal, Austria
- Vintage: 2025
- Appellation: Kremstal DAC
- Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
- Vineyard: Four sites above Krems; löss soils; steep elevation
- Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation and élevage; night bottling
- Closure: Screwcap
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Citrus, green apple, white pepper, löss minerality, crisp dry finish
- Best Paired With: Wiener Schnitzel, grilled fish, sushi, asparagus, Thai cuisine, fresh goat cheese
A wine of freedom — Kremstal Grüner Veltliner from Austria's most historically significant privately owned vineyard land, bottled at night for maximum freshness.
Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva Finca Ygay 2022 750ml
Our Professional Review
Oscar Garcia, 67Wine Buyer: This legendary Bodega produces some of the most classic and sought-after Riojas. The entry-level Reserva is my go-to wine to enjoy with any of my weekend favorite meals. Lovely nose of dark fruit, cedar, and herbs. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a structured finish.
Marqués de Murrieta didn’t just make one of the first Rioja wines — they essentially invented the category. Founded in 1852 by Don Luciano Murrieta, the estate has spent over 170 years refining a house style built on elegance, consistency, and the singular personality of the Finca Ygay estate. The 2022 Reserva is a classic expression: raspberry, blueberry, and cherry on the nose, lifted by thyme, rosemary, and sandalwood, with a juicy, precise palate shaped by fine tannins and a fresh, pleasant finish. Medium-bodied, structured, and thoroughly satisfying.
Blend: Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano, Garnacha
Appellation: Rioja, Spain
Estate: Finca Ygay, Castillo de Ygay
Vintage: 2022
Format: 750ml
The Castillo de Ygay — declared a museum in 2019 — sits at the heart of a self-contained estate of over 300 hectares. Led since 1983 by the Cebrián-Sagarriga family, Marqués de Murrieta completed a landmark renovation in 2021, adding 25,000 m² of state-of-the-art production facilities while leaving the estate’s identity untouched. Every variety in the blend — Tempranillo for structure, Mazuelo for acidity, Graciano for freshness, Garnacha for roundness — is grown on-estate and contributes its own personality to a wine that has been made the same way for generations.
“A palpable example of the elegance, consistency and regularity that characterize Marqués de Murrieta. This wine shows the incredible personality of the Ygay Estate.” — Winemaker’s Notes
Chateau La Bastienne Montagne Saint-Emilion 2019 750ml
Our Professional Review
Starts out with sweet, slightly stewed red plum and cherry fruit on the nose and on entry, then opens up to baking spice, medicinal herbs, and crushed flowers. Medium bodied, and very satisfying on the palate with finely etched but assertive tannins.
Rand Sieger, 67 Wine Buyer
Memo Summary Notes
The 2019 Château La Bastienne comes from Montagne-Saint-Émilion, one of the "satellite" appellations of Saint-Émilion. The 2019 vintage in Bordeaux is widely considered exceptional, characterized by a perfect balance of concentration, freshness, and elegance.
G.D. Vajra BAROLO ALBE 2022 750ml
G.D. Vajra | Barolo Albe 2022 | Piedmont, Italy
Founded in 1972 by Aldo Vajra in the village of Vergne, G.D. Vajra is one of Barolo's most beloved and principled estates — a family winery that has never chased trends, instead letting the Nebbiolo grape and the land speak for themselves. The Barolo Albe marks its 50th consecutive vintage with the 2022 release, a milestone that speaks to the wine's enduring place in the estate's identity. Fruit is sourced from three distinct cru sites — Coste di Vergne, Fossati, and La Volta — blended to create a Barolo of remarkable versatility, accessibility, and value.
The 2022 vintage in Piedmont was warm and generous, producing wines of exceptional ripeness and early approachability without sacrificing the structure that defines great Barolo. This bottling delivers dark berry, pressed flower, and crushed stone on the nose, with a medium-plus palate, silky tannins, and a finish that rewards patience. Drink now or cellar through the decade ahead.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022
Jeb Dunnuck — 93 Points: A medium ruby color, the 2022 Barolo Albe marks the 50th vintage of this cuvée. Aromas of fresh cherries, spice, and ripe orange peel lead into a medium-bodied palate with purity and polish. Already quite appealing, this is a wine I would happily order by the glass, and it should drink beautifully over the coming decade. Drink 2026-2036.26
Kerin O'Keefe — 93 Points: The G.D. Vajra 2022 Barolo Albe has aromas of crushed red berry, lavender and eucalyptus. On the smooth, full-bodied palate, notes of star anise and blood orange accent a core of cherry marinated in spirits. Taut, fine-grained tannins provide polished support.
Technical Details
Variety: Nebbiolo | Vineyards: Coste di Vergne, Fossati, La Volta | Appellation: Barolo DOCG | Region: Piedmont, Italy | Vintage: 2022 | Size: 750ml
Vietti Roero Arneis Piemonte 2025 750ml
Vietti · Roero Arneis · 2025
Vietti has a special place in the story of Arneis: the winery first bottled Roero Arneis on its own in 1967. From Piedmont’s Roero appellation, this 2025 white balances fresh fruit and floral character with the brisk acidity that makes it easy to bring to the table.
Winemaker Description
Pale straw yellow color with fresh floral, citrus and melon aromas with almond hints. An unoaked, dry, medium bodied white wine with crisp acidity, the Arneis is a well-balanced, elegant wine with good complexity and a lingering finish.
Great as an aperitif with light hors d’oeuvres, crudités, seafood, salads, light soups, simply prepared veal, pork, chicken and creamy cheese.
Vietti · Winemaker Description
Expert Review · 2025 Vintage
Just bottled, the 2025 Roero Arneis pours a pale straw/platinum hue and offers an early look at a beautifully balanced growing season. The nose is bright and focused, with flinty reduction and white pepper lifting from the glass alongside white peach, melon, lemon-lime rind, and chive. Medium-bodied, it shows excellent tension and energy, with brisk acidity and a vibrant, electric feel across the palate that keeps it refreshing and precise. It should be ready to drink on release. 70,000 bottles were produced. Drink 2026-2032.
Jeb Dunnuck · 90 points
About Vietti
Founded in Castiglione Falletto in the late 1800s, Vietti has carried generations of Piedmont winemaking forward. The family’s work with Roero Arneis and its artist-label tradition are part of the estate’s history; the Krause family purchased the winery in 2016.
At a Glance
- Producer: Vietti
- Vintage: 2025
- Appellation: Roero, Piedmont, Italy
- Grape: Arneis
- Style: Dry white wine
- Size: 750ml
Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco 2023 750ml
Vietti · Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piedmont · 2023
Vietti is one of Piedmont's most revered estates, based in Castiglione Falletto at the heart of the Barolo zone. Perbacco — meaning "by Bacchus!" in Italian — is their benchmark Langhe Nebbiolo, sourced in part from the estate's prestigious Barolo vineyards including Roncaglie, Ravera, and Novello. The result is a wine that technically sits below Barolo and Barbaresco in classification but carries unmistakably the DNA of both. Aged approximately 18 months in a mix of barrique and large cask, Perbacco delivers structure, complexity, and refinement that routinely rivals wines at two or three times its price.
The 2023 vintage in Piedmont brought warm, dry conditions with excellent diurnal temperature variation, producing Nebbiolo of vibrant aromatic precision and savory depth. Perbacco 2023 pours a transparent red and opens with delicate aromas of spiced cherries, cranberries, dried herbs, dusty earth, and a gentle mineral richness. Medium-bodied and approachable now, it shows savory complexity through the finish with soft structure built for near-term drinking. Best enjoyed 2026–2032. Decant 30–60 minutes before serving. 85,000 bottles produced.
"The 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco pours a transparent red hue and offers delicate aromas of spiced cherries, cranberries, dried herbs, and dusty earth. Medium-bodied, it is approachable now but still shows savory depth and a gentle mineral richness through the finish."
— Jeb Dunnuck, 90 Points (2023 vintage)
- Producer: Vietti, Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont, Italy
- Vintage: 2023
- Appellation: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
- Sub-Region: Langhe, Piedmont
- Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
- Aging: ~18 months, barrique and large cask
- Production: 85,000 bottles
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Spiced cherry, cranberry, dried herbs, dusty earth, mineral finish
- Drink: 2026–2032
- Food Pairings: Braised short rib, roast lamb, aged Parmigiano, truffle risotto, wild boar ragù
Barolo DNA at a Langhe price — Vietti Perbacco is the savviest buy in Piedmont.
Grgich Hills Fume Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2023 Organic 750ml
In 1968, Miljenko “Mike” Grgich went to work for Robert Mondavi as chief enologist, crafting the inaugural release of “Fumé Blanc” — an elegant, dry, oak-aged style of Sauvignon Blanc that Mondavi named after the French word for smoke. A decade later, Mike's 1973 Chardonnay famously won the Judgment of Paris, putting California wine on the world map. He went on to found Grgich Hills Estate in 1977, where he continued to champion the Fumé Blanc style as a tribute to his mentor and friend.
The Grgich Hills Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2023 Organic 750ml is sourced from the estate's five certified organic Napa Valley vineyards and opens with striking aromas of fresh lime, lemon verbena, gooseberry, and honeysuckle. On the palate, bright citrus, tangy star fruit, and a hint of green mango are framed by deft oak and a long, chiseled finish of lasting slate minerality. Vibrant, precise, and unmistakably Grgich.
Expert Review
Elaine Chukan Brown, Wine Enthusiast — 91 Points: "Vibrant aromatics and bright acidity join texture and intensity for a memorable wine. Sauvignon Blanc aged with deft use of oak delivers pert and sweet citrus, lemon grass, and a sprinkle of sea salt. The finish is lengthy and palate stimulating. Refreshing and ideal for the start of a meal."
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Fresh lime, lemon verbena, gooseberry, and honeysuckle
- Palate: Bright citrus, star fruit, green mango, and lemongrass with deft oak
- Finish: Long, chiseled, and mineral with lasting slate and juicy citrus
Wine Details
- 100% Sauvignon Blanc — Fumé Blanc style
- Certified Organic — five estate vineyards
- Napa Valley, California
- Vintage: 2023 | 750ml
Bethel Heights Estate Pinot Noir Amity-Eola Hills 2023 750ml
Pinot Noir | Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley / Oregon
Vintage: 2023 | Size: 750ml
90+ Rated
Bethel Heights is one of the Willamette Valley’s founding estates, farming their Eola-Amity Hills vineyards since 1977. The Estate Pinot Noir is their signature bottling — a blend of nearly all sections of their three estate vineyards, spanning some 214 barrels each vintage. It is, as the winemakers put it, “the best place to start when evaluating their growing season and winemaking intent in any given vintage.”
The 2023 Estate is a standout — deeper and more concentrated than the 2021 or 2022, yet it remains light on its feet. A deeper jeweled magenta in the glass, it is perfumed with cherry liqüeur, black raspberry, violets, candied flowers, and rocky earth. The palate is medium-bodied, ripe, and elegant, with fine chalky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, nuanced finish. Crushed cherries, blackberries, rhubarb, blood orange, lavender, and iron all make appearances — a wine of genuine complexity that will reward patience or benefit from a decanter now.
“A deeper jeweled magenta… perfumed with cherry liqüeur, black raspberry, violets, candied flowers, and rocky earth. Medium-bodied, ripe, and elegant, with fine tannins and more density than the 2021 or 2022 vintages, yet it remains light on its feet.”
— Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points. (Vintage 2023).“Aromas of red cherries, cranberries, dried herbs and subtle spices. The palate is fresh and layered, with fine tannins and lifted red fruit. Balanced and savory, with a long finish. Drink or hold.”
— James Suckling, 93 Points“Slowly unfolding scents of rhubarb, blackberry, blood orange, lavender and iron. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated, floral flavors. Framed by fine, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity with a long, nuanced finish. It will benefit from time in a decanter.”
— Wine Advocate, 93 Points. (Vintage 2023).“Opens with a vibrant blend of crushed cherries and blackberries, elevated by sweet herbal tones and a nuance of spice. Juicy acidity enlivens depths of crisp wild berry fruit and mineral notes. The finish is pleasantly grippy, tapering off chewy and long with a tinge of licorice.”
— Vinous, 92 Points. (Vintage 2023).“Tightly wound and full of tension, with sinewy flavors of blueberry and raspberry framed by stony mineral and dusky spice notes. Finishes with firm tannins. Needs time. Best from 2026 through 2033.”
— Wine Spectator, 91 Points. (Vintage 2023).
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2024 750ml
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc — Russian River Valley 2024
Merry Edwards is one of Sonoma County's most celebrated producers, and their Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc has been a benchmark bottling since its debut in 2001. The 2024 vintage is a lush, aromatic expression fermented in French oak barrels with twice-weekly lees stirring — a meticulous protocol that builds the characteristic creamy texture and rich body the wine is known for. Sourced from a specific blend of Shenandoah (Clone 1) and Sauvignon Musqué clones, the wine brims with tropical and floral character with a bright citrus core.
The nose is fragrant and inviting: white pineapple, passionfruit, mango, guava, and plumeria with hints of lemon curd and lime zest. On the palate, apricot, peach, and slate give way to ruby red grapefruit, honeysuckle, and ripe melon, with a silky, rounded texture and a burst of crisp, refreshing acidity on the finish. Vinous gave it 92 points; Jeb Dunnuck matched that score, calling it "charming and well-detailed."
"Bright yellow/silver in color, with aromas of white peach, grapefruit pith, tropical flowers, guava, and elegant spice. Medium-bodied with a silky, rounded texture and ripe fruit filling the palate. Guava and tropical tones linger through a charming, lush finish. Drink 2026–2033." — Jeb Dunnuck, 92 pts. (Vintage 2024).
- Producer: Merry Edwards Winery, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
- Vintage: 2024
- Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
- Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc — Shenandoah Clone 1 & Sauvignon Musqué
- Winemaker: Heidi von der Mehden
- Fermentation: French oak barrels, twice-weekly lees stirring
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: White pineapple, passionfruit, mango, guava, lemon curd, grapefruit, honeysuckle, creamy finish
- Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled halibut, goat cheese, lemon risotto, Thai seafood dishes
One of California's most sought-after Sauvignon Blancs — Merry Edwards delivers tropical richness and creamy texture with a precision that sets it apart from the crowd.
Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva Organic 2020 750ml
Expert Reviews — Vintage 2020
James Suckling 94 Points | Attractive aromas of ripe cherries, dried strawberries, dried orange peel, spices and crushed stones. Medium to full body with compact, firm, finely grained tannins. Smooth and textured with vivid fruit underneath and a lingering finish. Drink or hold.
Jeb Dunnuck 92 Points | Rich ruby color. A selection from the best vineyards, aged for two years. Toasted cedar, cherry lozenge, menthol, and spiced orange peel. Medium-bodied with ripe tannins folding into a mineral texture, mouthwatering stony earth, and a long, clean finish.
Robert Parker | Wine Advocate 93 Points | Ripe fruit with measured intensity that never feels heavy or overdone — achieving this level of balance is not easy in a hot growing season. Characterized by an especially linear and direct personality that pushes over the palate with good momentum.
Wine Spectator 90 Points | Juicy yet firmly structured with bright cherry and blackberry fruit. Dense tannins inform the finish with accents of earth and mineral. Balanced in a youthful, exuberant way. Best 2025–2039.
Winemaker Notes
Ruby red with a trace of garnet. Elegant nose displaying hints of spice and fruit. Well-structured with smooth tannins and a long finish. Certified organic Sangiovese from one of Chianti Classico’s most historic and beautiful estates.
Tasting & Pairings
Ripe cherry, dried strawberry, orange peel, crushed stones, cedar, menthol, and spice. Medium to full body with firm, finely grained tannins and a mineral finish. Decant or cellar through 2039.
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina or grilled lamb — the classic Tuscan pairing for a Riserva of this caliber.
- Wild boar ragù or pappardelle with meat sauce — the tannin structure and earthy notes complement rich, slow-cooked sauces.
- Aged Pecorino Toscano — a regional cheese that mirrors the wine’s earthy, mineral character.
Casanova Di Neri Irrosso Toscana 2023 750ml
Casanova di Neri · Irrosso Toscana · 2023
From the Montalcino estate known for its Brunellos, Irrosso offers a more approachable way into Casanova di Neri’s Tuscan reds. The winery describes it as a young wine with structure and a strong connection to its home territory.
Cherry and blackberry run through the Wine Spectator note, while James Suckling finds dark berries, spice and a velvety core. Bring a bottle to a pasta dinner or pour it beside grilled meat and aged Pecorino.
Expert reviews · 2023 vintage
Wine Spectator · 92 points
Cherry and blackberry fruit define this linear, fluid red. A line of sinewy tannins leaves its mark on the earthy, salty finish. Fine length. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2035.
James Suckling · 92 points
Toasted walnuts, ground spices and hints of chocolate, oranges and dark berries on the nose, leading to a firm and tense medium to full-bodied palate with fine tannins and a velvety core of dark fruit at the center. Lingering and structured. Drink or hold.
At a glance
- Producer: Casanova di Neri
- Wine: Irrosso Toscana
- Vintage: 2023
- Region: Tuscany, Italy
- Primary grape listed: Sangiovese
- Size: 750ml
- Pair with: meat-sauce pasta, grilled steak or aged Pecorino Toscano
A Tuscan red with the depth for dinner and the ease to open on a weeknight.
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 750ml
Few names carry more weight in Tuscan wine than Antinori. With over six centuries of winemaking history, the family has shaped the identity of Chianti Classico as much as any single producer — and the Villa Antinori Riserva is their benchmark expression of the appellation: a wine that balances tradition with refinement, vintage after vintage.
The Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 is ruby red in the glass, with a nose that opens on fresh pomegranate, cherry, and orange peel, layered with ginger spice, lavender, rose petals, and delicate balsamic notes of white musk. On the palate, the entry is vertical and precise, building to a savory, full-flavored structure supported by supple tannins and a long, warm finish of cocoa and dark fruit. The 2022 vintage brings exceptional balance — ripe, elegant, and built to age.
Expert Review - Vintage 2022
Kerin O'Keefe — 95 Points: "Elegantly structured and loaded with finesse, the 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva from Antinori pushes all the right buttons, starting with its enticing aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, violet, exotic dark spice and a whiff of Mediterranean scrub. On the delicious palate, notes of licorice, vanilla and crushed mint accent a ripe black cherry core while velvety tannins provide seamless support and plenty of finesse. It's well balanced, with fresh acidity. Drink through 2030." (05/25)
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Pomegranate, cherry, orange peel, ginger, lavender, rose petals, white musk
- Palate: Savory and full-flavored with supple tannins, black cherry, licorice, and crushed mint
- Finish: Long, warm, and expansive with cocoa notes
Wine Details
- Sangiovese-based blend
- Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva, Tuscany, Italy
- Vintage: 2022 | Drink through 2030
- 750ml
Granbazán Albariño Rías Baixas Etiqueta Ámbar 2024 750ml
Granbazán Albariño Etiqueta Ámbar — Rías Baixas, Galicia 2024
Granbazán is one of the founding estates of modern Rías Baixas, pioneering the region's reputation for world-class Albariño since the late 1980s. The Etiqueta Ámbar — the Amber Label — is their most celebrated wine, famously served by the glass at El Bulli for many years and the wine that put Granbazán on the international map in the 1990s. Sourced from a blend of estate fruit and grapes from long-established family growers in the Salnés Valley, it receives more active bâtonnage and extended lees aging than most Albariños, adding a richness and textural depth that sets it apart from the category. Winemaker Diego Ríos, who trained in the Mosel Valley working with Riesling, brings a precision and mineral focus that is unmistakably his own.
The nose is classic and inviting: ripe peach, citrus, and white blossom with a signature salty, briny minerality that speaks directly to the Atlantic coast. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and sappy with beautiful lees-derived texture, layered fruit, and a long, tapering finish of saline freshness. A wine with genuine aging potential — and the structure to prove it.
Jeb Dunnuck 93 Points — "The most famous of this estate's wines, served by the glass at El Bulli for many years. It has richness and length in the form of medium-bodied peach and salty brine and should do well in the bottle another 5-7 years." (Vintage 2024).
Tim Atkin 93 Points — "A classic, salty, lip-smacking Val do Salnés Albariño. Sappy, layered and refreshing, it has some texture from lees-ageing and a tapering finish. 2025–29." (Vintage 2024).
- Producer: Granbazán, Salnés Valley, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain
- Vintage: 2024
- Appellation: Rías Baixas DO (Val do Salnés)
- Varietal: 100% Albariño
- Sourcing: Estate fruit + long-established family growers, Cambados & Meaño
- Vinification: De-stemmed, cold maceration, free-run juice only; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel; 8 months on lees with active bâtonnage
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Ripe peach, citrus, white blossom, salty brine, lees richness, long saline finish
- Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2031
- Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled turbot, seafood rice, roasted artichokes, goat cheese, ceviche
- Serve: Well chilled, 45–50°F
93 points from both Jeb Dunnuck and Tim Atkin — Granbazán Ámbar is the Albariño that made Rías Baixas famous, and it has never been better.
Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2024 750ml
Winemaker Description
The 2024 vintage in the Willamette Valley was a winemaker’s dream — cool, well-paced, and ideal for Elk Cove’s six estate vineyard sites: The Winery Estate, Mount Richmond, Five Mountain, Clay Court, Goodrich, and Windhill. A longer harvest window of 40 days allowed each block to receive optimal attention, yielding concentrated, fruit-forward wines with great complexity. The winery considers 2024 a potential classic Willamette Valley vintage.
Made from 100% estate-grown fruit spanning all three major Willamette Valley soil types, with both Pommard and Dijon clones represented. Each vineyard block is fermented separately in small, temperature-controlled steel tanks, hand punched down twice daily, then aged 10 months in French oak before careful blending. The result is Elk Cove’s most approachable, well-balanced Pinot Noir — fresh fruit, well-integrated alcohol, and great concentration of flavor.
Pairing Suggestions
- Poultry: Roasted duck with cherry sauce, herb-roasted chicken, or turkey with mushroom gravy.
- Meat: Lamb chops with rosemary, pork tenderloin with berry reduction, or salmon with pinot beurre blanc.
- Cheese: Aged Gruyère, Willamette Valley Brie, or a mild Oregon chevre.
Hahn Estates SLH PINOT NOIR Monterey Santa Lucia Highlands 2023 750ml
Hahn Estates SLH Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2023 750ml
Hahn Estates is one of Monterey’s most respected producers, and the SLH bottling is their flagship Pinot Noir — estate-grown in the Santa Lucia Highlands, one of California’s most celebrated cool-climate AVAs. The SLH sits at 1,200–2,200 feet elevation in the mountains above Monterey Bay, where the famous “wind-gap” effect funnels cold Pacific air and morning fog through the valleys each afternoon. The result is a long, slow growing season that builds extraordinary flavor complexity while preserving the bright acidity that makes great Pinot Noir possible.
The 2023 SLH is a standout — generous, deep, and deeply Californian, with a richness of fruit that is beautifully balanced by savory complexity and silky tannins. A clear step up from the standard California tier and a wine that punches well above its price.
"So generous, deep and flavorful, offering crushed raspberry and baked-cherry notes on soft tannins. Savory nuances of black tea, mushrooms and forest floor." — James Suckling, 93 pts. (Vintage 2023).
- Producer: Hahn Estates, Soledad, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California
- Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
- Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
- Vintage: 2023
- Elevation: 1,200–2,200 ft — Pacific wind-gap effect, morning fog
- Tasting Notes: Crushed raspberry, baked cherry, red plum, blackberry, black tea, mushroom, forest floor, allspice, silky tannins, long elegant finish
- Best Paired With: Roast duck, salmon, mushroom risotto, lamb chops, or soft ripened cheese
- James Suckling: 93
Estate-grown Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir at a rock-bottom price — Hahn SLH 2023 is the kind of discovery that makes you buy a case before it’s gone.
Flowers Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2024 750ml
Flowers Vineyard & Winery | Chardonnay | Sonoma Coast AVA | California | 2024
Flowers Vineyard & Winery is a pioneer of the Far Sonoma Coast — one of California's most extreme and celebrated cool-climate wine regions. Perched on rugged coastal ridges just miles from the Pacific Ocean, Flowers has built its reputation on wines of exceptional tension, purity, and precision. Where most of California basks in warmth, the Far Sonoma Coast is defined by cold Pacific fog, relentless ocean winds, and a growing season that pushes Chardonnay to its limits — producing wines of remarkable focus, minerality, and longevity.
The Sonoma Coast Chardonnay captures the signature interplay between cool Pacific influence and bright California sun that defines this remarkable terroir. Energetic and bright, it balances mouthwatering acidity, fresh citrus, and an elegant, finely-woven texture with exceptional purity and precision.
Meyer lemon and just-ripe mandarin orange mingle with pithy herbaceous notes and a fine mist of green citrus oil. On the palate, savory preserved lemon and a hint of spice are supported by a backbone of persistent acidity. Briny ocean spray minerality lifts the tightly-knit texture, which expands across the mouth for a vibrant, lingering finish. Drink now through 2036.
A natural match for fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, grilled halibut, roasted chicken with lemon and thyme, and dishes with bright citrus or herb-driven sauces.
- Producer: Flowers Vineyard & Winery
- Appellation: Sonoma Coast AVA (Far Sonoma Coast), California, USA
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Vintage: 2024
- Style: Dry, crisp & mineral white
- Drink: Now through 2036
- Bottle Size: 750ml
Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2024
- Wine Enthusiast — 95 pts | Editor's Choice: Zesty lemon, lime, and green herb aromas mingle with citrus blossoms and cinnamon. The palate delivers a surge of vibrant acidity and pithy texture, with flavors of green apple, Meyer lemon, toasted hazelnut, and chopped lemon balm echoing for over a minute.
- Wine Spectator — 93 pts: Lemon sorbet and orange sherbet, plus lemongrass, lemon verbena, and fresh and dried ginger notes, with touches of saline and white tea on the long, detailed finish. Plenty of intensity and sleek, mouthwatering acidity. Drink now through 2036.
Peyrassol Cuvee de Commandeurs Cotes de Provence Rose 2025 750ml
Commanderie de Peyrassol | Cuvée des Commandeurs | Côtes de Provence Rosé | 2025 | 750ml
Few estates in Provence carry a history as remarkable as Peyrassol. Located in the heart of the appellation, the Commanderie was founded by the Knights Templar in the early Middle Ages — the first recorded grape harvest here dates to 1256. When the Templars were dissolved in 1311, the Knights of Malta assumed stewardship, maintaining the vineyards with characteristic precision until the French Revolution. The Rigord family purchased the estate in 1870, and today Françoise Rigord — who has been making wine here since 1981 — continues alongside her son François. Nearly eight centuries of uninterrupted winemaking, and the Cuvée des Commandeurs remains the estate's most beloved bottle.
Pale and luminous in the glass, this is quintessential Provence rosé: delicate, dry, and effortlessly elegant. Expect fresh strawberry, white peach, and citrus zest on the nose, with a clean, mineral-driven palate and a crisp, refreshing finish. This is the wine that spring and summer were made for.
Serve well chilled alongside black olives, tomato-based dishes, grilled fish, ratatouille, or a simple spread of Provençal charcuterie.
- Appellation: Côtes de Provence AOC, France
- Blend: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah (traditional Provence blend)
- Style: Dry, pale rosé
- Vintage: 2025
- Serve: Well chilled, 8–10°C
- Pairs with: Grilled fish, ratatouille, tomato dishes, black olives, Provençal charcuterie
Calera Chardonnay Central Coast 2023 750ml
Calera Chardonnay — Central Coast 2023
In 1975, Josh Jensen founded Calera high in the Gavilan Mountains — naming it after the Spanish word for "lime kiln" — and spent decades proving that California's Central Coast could produce world-class wine. Nearly fifty years on, the Central Coast Chardonnay remains the benchmark of the estate: impeccably balanced, cool-climate in character, and consistently earning 91-point scores from both Wine Enthusiast and Jeb Dunnuck. The 2023 growing season was exceptional — a long wet winter, delayed budbreak, and a mild extended summer gave the fruit an extra month to ripen, achieving rare harmony between acidity and concentration.
The nose shows toasted almond, citrus pith, lemon zest, apricot, and delicate orange blossom. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a rounded, grainy texture — golden apple, pineapple, and tangerine are framed by bright, focused acidity and a touch of wet stone minerality. The finish is crisp, long, and refreshing, with chaparral herb and dried pear lingering through the close. Drinking beautifully now, with 5–7 more years of potential.
Wine Enthusiast 91 — "Toasted almond, citrus pith and light dairy aromas. Chaparral rock and herb flavors meet with brighter lemon and dried pear elements." — Matt Kettmann • Jeb Dunnuck 91 — "Hugely enjoyable, with a rounded mouthfeel and long-lasting acidity." (Vintage 2023).
- Producer: Calera, Gavilan Mountains, Central Coast, California
- Vintage: 2023
- Appellation: Central Coast
- Varietal: Chardonnay
- Style: White Wine — Full-Bodied, Cool-Climate
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Toasted almond, citrus pith, lemon zest, apricot, golden apple, pineapple, tangerine, wet stone, chaparral herb
- Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 5–7 years
- Best Paired With: Grilled fish, roasted chicken, wild mushroom ravioli, goat cheese salads, light cream sauces
Two 91-point scores, one honest price — Calera's Central Coast Chardonnay is the benchmark for what California cool-climate white wine can be.
Alvaro Palacios PRIORAT Camins del Priorat Priorat 2024 750ml
Álvaro Palacios | Camins del Priorat | Priorat DOQ | Catalonia, Spain | 2024
Álvaro Palacios is one of Spain's most celebrated winemakers, the visionary who put Priorat on the world map with his legendary L'Ermita and Finca Dofí. Camins del Priorat — "paths of Priorat" — is his entry into the appellation, but make no mistake: this is a serious wine crafted with the same philosophy and terroir access that defines the estate. The 2024 vintage, a cooler year, yielded a particularly elegant and balsamic expression.
The blend leans into Garnacha (40%) and Cariñena (20%), with Syrah (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (5%), and a small addition of white grapes — Garnacha Blanca, Picapoll Blanc, and Pedro Ximénez (5%) — adding aromatic lift. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, oak, and concrete, with 28 days of maceration and four months in barriques and oak vats.
Deep purple in the glass, the nose is balsamic and minty with resin, violets, and dark berry. On the palate, warm mulberry, plum, and lingonberry are framed by cinnamon, dried lavender, sage, and sweet paprika, with graphite and cocoa powder accents. Fine, chalky tannins and bright acidity give it a stylish, palate-cleansing finish with excellent length. Juicy, velvety, and built to drink now through 2036.
- Producer: Álvaro Palacios
- Appellation: Priorat DOQ, Catalonia, Spain
- Blend: 40% Garnacha, 20% Cariñena, 20% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% white grapes
- Vintage: 2024
- Aging: 4 months in barriques and oak vats
- Drink: Now through 2036
- Production: ~175,000 bottles
- Size: 750ml
Critical Acclaim - Vintage 2024
- Wine Spectator — 93 pts: Warm mulberry, plum and lingonberry with cinnamon, dried lavender, graphite and cocoa. Fine, chalky tannins and bright acidity. Stylish and appealing with good length. Drink now through 2036.
- Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) — 92 pts: Juicy and velvety with finesse and drinkability. Very balsamic and minty nose with hints of resin and violets. Textured and fruit-driven.
Chateau Lilian Ladouys Saint- Estephe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel 2020 750ml
Château Lilian Ladouys — Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel 2020
Château Lilian Ladouys is one of Saint-Estèphe’s most exciting estates — and the 2020 vintage may be its finest hour. Owned by the Lorenzetti family and now classified as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel (the top tier of the new classification), Lilian Ladouys consistently punches well above its weight, delivering Classified Growth quality at a fraction of the price. The 2020 vintage — one of Bordeaux’s greatest in a generation — is big, bold, and built for the long haul.
Dark fruits, damp earth, truffle, cassis, licorice, and a deft touch of creamy oak define the nose. On the palate, powerful yet polished tannins frame a concentrated, medium-to-full-bodied wine with exceptional length and a racy, structured finish. Already showing complexity, it will evolve gracefully for 10–15 years and beyond.
Wine Enthusiast 93–95 • Decanter 93 • Jeb Dunnuck 92 • James Suckling 92 • Robert Parker 91+
- Producer: Château Lilian Ladouys, Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
- Vintage: 2020
- Classification: Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
- Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Cassis, dark fruit, truffle, damp earth, licorice, creamy oak, powdery tannins
- Cellar Potential: Best after 2025–2027; will evolve through 2035+
- Best Paired With: Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, truffle dishes, aged hard cheeses
One of the clear leaders of the Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel category — Lilian Ladouys 2020 is a Saint-Estèphe benchmark at a remarkable price.
Domaine Equis Maxime Graillot EQUINOXE Crozes-Hermitage 2024 750ml
Domaine Equis · Crozes-Hermitage · 2024
There are few names as revered in the Northern Rhône as Graillot. Maxime Graillot trained under his father, Alain, before establishing his own path in the vineyards of Crozes-Hermitage. At Domaine Equis, organic farming and careful work in the soil allow the northern Rhône terroir to speak through expressive, pure Syrah.
The 2024 Equinoxe opens with subtle orange blossom, violets, and earthy nuances. Medium-bodied and gently structured, it offers moderate concentration, soft tannins, and an effortless charm that makes it approachable now.
Vinous: 88 points
“The 2024 Crozes-Hermitage Equinoxe was vinified from fully destemmed grapes, opening with subtle orange blossom, violets and earthy shadings. Touching the medium-bodied palate with moderate flavor concentration wrapped around gentle tannins, the 2024 can be enjoyed right away.” (Vintage 2024).
- Producer: Domaine Equis, Maxime Graillot
- Varietal: 100% Syrah
- Appellation: Crozes-Hermitage
- Region: Northern Rhône, France
- Closure: Screw Top
- Tasting notes: Orange blossom, violets, earthy nuances, gentle tannins, and a graceful finish
- Pair with: Roast chicken, grilled sausages, lamb, mushroom dishes, or roasted vegetables
- Size: 750ml
A pure Northern Rhône Syrah with violet lift, earthy detail, and effortless drinkability.
Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse 2024 750ml
At the top of the Mâconnais hierarchy, Pouilly-Fuissé is Burgundy's great white wine of the south — and Louis Jadot's expression is a benchmark of the appellation. Sourced from the villages of Fuissé, Pouilly, Loché, and Vinzelles, this is a Chardonnay of genuine complexity: rich and structured, yet precise and fresh. Judicious oak use adds texture without obscuring the wine's terroir-driven character.
Vineyard
Varietal: Chardonnay (100%)
Region: Pouilly-Fuissé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
Soil: Limestone and clay
Viticulture: Conventional
Vinification
Fermentation: Barrel fermented
Aging: Partial oak aging, subtle and well-integrated
Style: Rich, structured, with mineral precision
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with aromas of fresh apple, honey, and white flowers. On the palate, elegant and rich — toasted hazelnuts, citrus zest, and a creamy mid-palate give way to a long, mineral finish. A "mini-Meursault" at a far more approachable price.
Pair with roasted salmon, shellfish in garlic butter, or creamy cheeses like Brie or Camembert.
Seghesio Family Vineyards, Zinfandel Sonoma County Sustainable 2023 750ml
Seghesio Family Vineyards is one of California's most storied Zinfandel producers, with roots in Sonoma County stretching back to 1895 when Edoardo Seghesio planted his first vines in the Alexander Valley. Over more than 125 years, the family has become synonymous with old-vine Zinfandel of exceptional character — wines that honor the grape's Italian heritage while expressing the full power and personality of Sonoma County's diverse terroir. The estate farms sustainably, with a deep commitment to the land and the community that has shaped the Seghesio name for generations.
The Sonoma County Zinfandel is sourced from a blend of estate and grower vineyards across Sonoma County, drawing on the region's varied soils and microclimates to build complexity and depth. Sonoma County's warm days and cool Pacific-influenced nights create ideal conditions for Zinfandel of ripe, concentrated fruit balanced by natural freshness and structure. The wine is produced under certified sustainable farming practices, reflecting Seghesio's long-standing commitment to responsible viticulture.
Vinification follows Seghesio's classic approach: careful fermentation to extract the full depth of the Zinfandel fruit while preserving the variety's characteristic spice and briar character. The wine is aged in oak to develop structure and complexity before blending and bottling.
The 2023 opens with a complex bouquet of blackberry, black currant, plum, cherry, and baking spice, with notes of raspberry, savory anise, and white pepper. On the palate, the wine is lively and full-flavored, with succulent fruit, supple tannins, and a long, gratifying finish with a characteristic snap of briar and pepper. An old-school Zinfandel loaded with zest and personality.
"An old-school Zin that's loaded with zest and briar patch, plus raspberry, savory anise and white pepper flavors that end with snappy tannins."
— Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, 92 Points. (Vintage 2023).
Grape: Zinfandel
Region: Sonoma County, California
Vintage: 2023
Certification: Certified Sustainable
Bottle Size: 750ml
Pairing: Braised short ribs, pork belly, BBQ, hearty pasta, gnocchi gorgonzola, and aged hard cheeses.
Sanford Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2023 750ml
About the Wine
Sanford Winery is one of Santa Barbara County's pioneering estates, with deep roots in the Santa Rita Hills AVA — a cool, wind-swept corridor that produces some of California's most compelling Chardonnay.
The 2023 vintage is crafted under the direction of winemaker Trey Fletcher, whose minimal-intervention philosophy allows the vineyard's natural character to lead.
90 pts — Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Composed primarily of young vines from La Rinconada planted in heavier soils, the 2023 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills is pure, floral and orchard fruit-driven, with a seamless, lifted palate that boasts remarkable textural precision and a chalky, high-toned finish." (Vintage 2023).
90 pts — Vinous: "The 2023 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) is a soft, gentle white that speaks in hushed tones — very elegant and approachable. White flowers, chamomile and pear are some of the notes that emerge with air, all motivated by saline-tinged acids." (Vintage 2023).
Tasting Notes
Bright and aromatic on the nose with grilled lemon, dried flowers, and chamomile. The palate is silky and intensely mineral, with orchard fruit precision and a chalky, high-toned finish. Saline-tinged acidity keeps the wine fresh and lifted throughout.
Food Pairings
A natural match for shellfish, oysters, sushi, light seafood dishes, and fresh appetizers. Also lovely alongside roasted chicken or soft cheeses.
Meet the Winemaker — Trey Fletcher
Trey believes the vineyard and its farming are the cornerstone of wine quality. With eight years at Bien Nacido Vineyards and experience at Littorai Wines and in Napa Valley, he brings a seasoned, terroir-driven approach to every vintage at Sanford.
Wine Details
- Varietal: Chardonnay
- Appellation: Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California
- Vintage: 2023
- Format: 750ml
- Style: Elegant, mineral-driven white
Foradori Teroldego Dolomiti Organic Biodynamic 2024 750ml
The Queen of Teroldego, at Her Finest
Elisabetta Foradori is one of Italy's most visionary winemakers — a pioneer who single-handedly rescued the ancient Teroldego grape from obscurity and elevated it to world-class status. Farming biodynamically in the dramatic foothills of the Dolomites in Trentino, her minimal-intervention approach produces wines of extraordinary purity, character, and sense of place.
This is the estate's flagship red: a wine that is simultaneously wild and precise, generous and structured — a benchmark for what indigenous Italian varieties can achieve in the right hands.
67 Wine Review
"Savory, earthy and slightly wild in style, Elisabetta Foradori sculpts one of Italy's finest natural wines. Luscious dark fruits and violets on the nose pick up some spice and wild herbs on the palate. Medium bodied with good depth of flavor and detailed complexity that winds through the finish with purity and a touch of exotic funk."
— Bart Hopkins, 67wino.shop
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Luscious dark fruits, violets, and wild herbs
- Palate: Savory, earthy, and slightly wild — spice, dark cherry, and a touch of exotic funk
- Structure: Medium-bodied with high acidity, moderate tannins, and excellent depth
- Finish: Long, pure, and complex
Vineyard & Vinification
- Grape: 100% Teroldego
- Farming: Certified Organic & Biodynamic
- Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino, Italy
- Producer: Foradori, Campo Rotaliano
- Vintage: 2024
- Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
A natural match for Alpine cuisine: speck, Fontina, and rye bread; tagliatelle with wild boar ragù; roasted duck with cherry reduction; herb-crusted pork loin. Also exceptional with mushroom polenta or roasted beets with goat cheese.
Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Reserve 2023 750ml
The story of Domaine de la Janasse began in 1967. That year, Aimé Sabon returned from his military service. He took over the vineyards of his father, who supplied grapes to a cooperative cellar, and his father-in-law, who sold wine to négociants. By 1973, Aimé had built his own cellar. This is how Domaine de la Janasse was born, named after the family farm located in Courthézon, at a place called “La Janasse.” Aimé was ambitious. Knowing he possessed a fabulous terroir, he continuously expanded the estate by acquiring new parcels. From 15 hectares back then, La Janasse now spans over 90 hectares.
Winemaker Description
The 2024 Côtes-du-Rhône Réserve is a more serious effort than the estate’s regular Côtes-du-Rhône bottling, showcasing Janasse’s ability to marry richness with finesse. Moderately tannic and endowed with a beautiful structure, it develops generous notes of fresh fruit — crushed strawberry and blackberry — on a crunchy, vibrant core, supported by a hint of licorice on the finish.
Pairing Suggestions
- Meat: Roasted lamb with herbes de Provence, grilled duck breast, or beef daube.
- Classic French: Cassoulet, tapenade crostini, or a charcuterie board.
- Cheese: Aged Comté, Manchego, or a firm sheep’s milk cheese.
Pazo de La Cuesta Godello Ribeira Sacra Blanco 2023 750ml
Winemaker Description
The Pazo de La Cuesta Godello Ribeira Sacra Blanco 2023 is a Galician white of excellent expression, crafted from hand-harvested Godello grapes in the steep, terraced vineyards of Ribeira Sacra. After destemming, the grapes undergo cold pre-fermentation maceration for 6 hours, followed by slow fermentation in stainless steel below 20°C for 60–70 days. The wine then ages for 4 months on fine lees with weekly rackings, building texture and complexity while preserving freshness.
Tasting Notes
Bright pale yellow with a steely rim. The nose is subtle and delicate — white flowers, stone fruit, citrus, and a touch of anise. On the palate, rich and fresh with excellent balance, vibrant acidity, and a long, pleasantly bitter finish that is the hallmark of great Godello.
Pairing Suggestions
- Seafood: Grilled scallops, steamed clams, octopus a la gallega, or grilled branzino.
- Light dishes: Goat cheese, white asparagus, or a simple roast chicken with herbs.
- Aperitif: Serve well chilled — a natural match for Galician tapas.
Famille Vincent Pouilly Fuisse Marie Antoinette 2023 750ml
Famille Vincent Pouilly-Fuissé Marie Antoinette — Mâconnais, Burgundy 2023
Famille Vincent is the family behind Château Fuissé — one of the most celebrated and historic domaines in Pouilly-Fuissé, and the benchmark producer of the appellation. Located in the village of Fuissé in the Mâconnais, the estate has been in the Vincent family for generations and is today led by Antoine Vincent, who continues the family's commitment to expressing the full potential of Chardonnay on the distinctive limestone and clay soils of southern Burgundy. The Marie Antoinette cuvée is a tribute to Marie-Antoinette Vincent — Antoine's grandmother and a beloved figure in the family's history — crafted to be an approachable, high-quality introduction to the Château Fuissé style: elegant, mineral, and unmistakably Pouilly-Fuissé.
The color is pale yellow with hints of green. The nose offers a touch of oak alongside great finesse and minerality — white flowers, lemon, and apple scents lead into aromas of melon, kiwi, peach, and apricot. On the palate, the wine is fresh, round, and fruity with a lovely mineral backbone and a nicely balanced, long finish. Elegant and complete — a Pouilly-Fuissé that drinks well above its price.
"A touch of oak, lots of finesse and minerality with white flowers, lemon and apple scents. Fresh, round and fruity with aromas of melon, kiwi, peaches and apricot and a nice minerality. Nicely balanced and fresh with a great length." — Famille Vincent, Winemaker
- Producer: Famille Vincent / Château Fuissé, Fuissé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
- Vintage: 2023
- Appellation: Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
- Cuvée: Named in tribute to Marie-Antoinette Vincent, grandmother of proprietor Antoine Vincent
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: White flowers, lemon, apple, melon, kiwi, peach, apricot, mineral backbone, long balanced finish
- Style: Medium-bodied, fresh, elegant, lightly oaked
- Drink: Now through 2029
- Best Paired With: Seared scallops, grilled fish, roast chicken, veal, soft cheeses, mushroom risotto, light cream sauces
The Château Fuissé pedigree in an approachable, elegant package — Marie Antoinette is Pouilly-Fuissé at its most charming.
Domaine Vocoret et Fils Chablis 2023 750ml
Domaine Vocoret & Fils is the epitome of a hands-on, family-owned estate located near the town of Auxerre in Chablis. For five generations, the domaine has been passed down from father to son, with the family's deep-rooted dedication driving both tradition and innovation. Their 37 acres of Chablis appellation vineyards produce wines of striking purity and terroir-driven character.
Tasting Notes
The 2023 Chablis opens with classic aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and wet stone. On the palate, it is crisp and focused with steely minerality, bright citrus, and firm acidity that gives the wine its signature Chablis backbone. The finish is clean, precise, and refreshing.
Food Pairings
A natural partner for oysters, clams, and all manner of seafood. Also excellent with snails, charcuterie, goat cheese, and Gruyère. Serve well-chilled as an aperitif or throughout a meal.
Domaine
- Domaine: Vocoret et Fils, Chablis, Burgundy, France
- Appellation: Chablis AOC
- Grape: 100% Chardonnay
- Vintage: 2023
- Style: Unoaked, mineral-driven white Burgundy