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There's a precision to William Fèvre's Beauroy that announces itself immediately — white peach, citrus confit, subtle florals and that unmistakable Chablis minerality cutting through every sip. This is Premier Cru from the Troësmes sector of the left bank, where approximately 1.1 hectares of 60-year-old vines dig into clay-limestone soils that give the wine its characteristic tension and depth. The 2024 vintage is an unusually concentrated expression: rich and powerful on the palate, yet precise and fresh in the way only Fèvre's vineyard-focused approach achieves. The finish is bright, persistent, and beautifully defined — the kind that stays with you long after the glass is empty.

• Grape: Chardonnay
• Region: Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
• Climat: Beauroy (Troësmes sector)
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml
• Vines: ~60 years old, 1.1 hectares

Food Pairing

Oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled fish, roast poultry, veal, and aged goat cheese. Serve lightly chilled.

Professional Ratings - Vintage 2024

93 pts — Vinous: "Rich, dense and powerful… excellent concentration before concluding in a sappy, bright and firm finale. Unusually good example of the climat."

92 pts — Jasper Morris: "Fuller than many from this part of Chablis, without losing elegance. A citrus touch refreshes the finish which is persistent. Drink from 2027–2031."

90–93 pts — Burghound: "Outstanding! White peach and citrus, excellent concentration and a bright, firm finish."

Domaine Faiveley · Bourgogne Pinot Noir · 2023

Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | 750ml

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Producer & Terroir

Founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley brings generations of Burgundian experience to this approachable regional Pinot Noir. Seventh-generation Erwan Faiveley works alongside Technical Director Jérôme Flous, emphasizing fruit purity, balance and elegance across the estate's range.

Produced under the Bourgogne appellation, this bottling draws primarily from vineyard parcels in the Côte de Nuits, according to the supplied listing. Carefully tended vines and traditional Burgundian vineyard practices preserve Pinot Noir's natural character, offering an inviting introduction to the domaine.

Winemaker Description

Winemaker's Notes, as supplied in the listing: An elegant introduction to the remarkable wines of Domaine Faiveley, the Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 captures the charm, freshness and finesse of classic red Burgundy. Beautiful ruby-red in color, it opens with inviting aromas of fresh cherries, raspberries and ripe red berries.

On the palate, generous red-fruit flavors meet fine, rounded tannins and refreshing acidity. Supple yet well-structured, this Pinot Noir offers appealing depth, a silky texture and a beautifully balanced finish. Its combination of ripe fruit and Burgundian elegance makes it equally enjoyable on its own or alongside food.

Pairing & Serving

Bring this versatile red Burgundy to the table with roast chicken, duck breast, grilled salmon or herb-roasted pork. Mushroom risotto, charcuterie and soft cheeses also complement its bright fruit, rounded tannins and fresh acidity.

Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Faiveley
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Bourgogne AOC
• Classification: Regional
• Winemaking team: Erwan Faiveley and Technical Director Jérôme Flous
• Style: Dry red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Availability: Pre-arrival introductory offer; ETA October 21, 2026

Bright red fruit, supple texture and an easy place at the dinner table: an approachable expression of Faiveley's Burgundian style.

Domaine Faiveley · Vosne-Romanée · 2024

Pinot Noir | Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France | 750ml

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Producer & Terroir

Founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley brings generations of Burgundian experience to this village-level Vosne-Romanée. Erwan Faiveley and Technical Director Jérôme Flous combine traditional techniques with precise vineyard management and winemaking, emphasizing balance and appellation character.

Set in the Côte de Nuits between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée is celebrated for its fragrant, finely textured Pinot Noir. For this bottling, Faiveley directly manages the vineyard work. Eastern exposure and limestone and clay-marl soils provide the setting for a wine that emphasizes refined fruit, structure and silky texture.

Winemaker Description

Winemaker's Notes, as supplied in the listing: A captivating expression of one of Burgundy's most prestigious wine villages, Domaine Faiveley Vosne-Romanée 2024 beautifully captures the elegance, seductive aromatics and silky texture that have made this celebrated Côte de Nuits appellation legendary among Pinot Noir enthusiasts.

Displaying a beautiful, intense ruby-red color, this refined Burgundy opens with inviting aromas of ripe red cherries, raspberries and wild berries, complemented by delicate floral notes, gentle spice and subtle hints of oak.

On the palate, the wine is supple, expressive and beautifully balanced. Layers of fresh red fruit unfold gracefully, supported by fine, silky tannins and refreshing acidity. Gentle oak nuances add complexity and texture without overwhelming the purity of the Pinot Noir.

Elegant yet offering satisfying depth and volume, the wine finishes with impressive harmony and lingering fruit. A sophisticated Vosne-Romanée that combines the appellation's characteristic finesse with the craftsmanship of one of Burgundy's most respected family domaines.

Winemaking & Aging

Traditional Burgundian red-wine techniques emphasize gentle extraction and the preservation of Pinot Noir's delicate aromatics. Approximately 14–16 months in French oak barrels, around one-third new, adds structure and subtle spice while keeping the fruit at the forefront.

Pairing & Serving

Pair with roasted duck breast, filet mignon, herb-roasted chicken, veal tenderloin or wild mushroom risotto. Mushroom sauces, truffle preparations and aged French cheeses also complement its fine tannins and fresh acidity. Serve at 57–61°F (14–16°C) in a generous Burgundy glass; a short period of aeration may benefit a young bottle.

Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Faiveley
• Vintage: 2024
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
• Appellation: Vosne-Romanée AOC
• Classification: Village
• Soils: Limestone and clay-marl
• Exposure: East-facing
• Style: Dry red wine
• Alcohol: 13%, per the listing's U.S. importer specification
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Aging: Approximately 14–16 months in French oak, around one-third new
• Availability: Pre-arrival introductory offer; ETA October 21, 2026

A graceful Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir for lovers of fragrant red fruit, delicate spice and Vosne-Romanée's silky texture.

Critical Acclaim

• Tim Atkin – 95 Points | “Impressive finesse in a hot growing season, succulent tannins, flavours of blackberry, red cherry and ginger spice and a violet top note.”
• Vinous – 94–95 Points | “Violets, fresh plum and a delicate touch of oak open on the nose. Fine-grained reactive tannins define the texture. A red with charming nuances and evolving character.”
• Wine Advocate – 93–94 Points | “Pretty, juicy, ripe and approachable — really balanced and integrated with good purity. An approachable vintage of Flor.”

Tasting Notes

Aromas of blackberry, red cherry, violet, and ginger spice with a delicate touch of oak. On the palate, fine-grained, succulent tannins frame flavors of fresh plum and dark fruit with charming nuances and evolving character. Beautifully balanced and integrated, with impressive finesse for the vintage.

About the Wine

Flor de Pingus is the celebrated second wine of Dominio de Pingus, the legendary Ribera del Duero estate founded by Danish oenologist Peter Sisseck — widely regarded as one of Spain’s greatest winemakers and the visionary behind the cult flagship Pingus. Far more than a second label, Flor consistently ranks among Spain’s finest wines in its own right. The 2023 is sourced from five parcels — Barroso, El Castillo, El Pino, Fuentenarro, and Fuentes — totalling 49 hectares of 35+ year old Tinta del País and Garnacha vines farmed biodynamically. Aged in 10–15% new oak with a portion matured in 2,000-liter oak vats for added freshness and texture. Approximately 92,000 bottles produced.

Food Pairing

Pairs magnificently with roasted lamb, Wagyu beef, Iberian charcuterie, and complex mushroom dishes. A regional classic combination.

Product Details

• Appellation: Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
• Varietal: Tinta del País (Tempranillo) & Garnacha
• Vintage: 2023
• Format: 750ml
• Farming: Biodynamic
• Producer: Dominio de Pingus (Peter Sisseck)

Expert Review - Vintage 2020 

93 Points Robert Parker | The 2020 Angelita del Challao comes from a blend of different vineyards in the three valleys from Labastida, looking for a village wine; it was produced with 85% Tempranillo and the rest Garnacha, Mazuelo, Viura, Garnacha Blanca and other rare varieties from their own vineyards and purchased grapes. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts, 40% full clusters that are foot trodden and the rest uncrushed grapes and matured in 225- and 500-liter barrels and 2,000-liter foudres—10 months with each plot separate—and then it was blended and let to settle in concrete for another 10 months. They look for a more approachable wine than Challao, with more floral aromas in a very elegant and harmonious way. The palate is medium-bodied with medium ripeness, 13.5% alcohol and very good freshness and acidity, balanced and harmonious, very tasty and with elegant, refined tannins. Really very good. 17,282 bottles and some larger magnums were filled in May 2022. (2020). 

Winemaker Description

Rioja is without question the most famous wine region in Spain, but the region is anything but homogeneous. The three sub-regions – Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Oriental and Rioja Alta – differ enormously. This wine comes from the small hamlet of Labastida in the northwest of Rioja Alavesa, the smallest and northernmost sub-region located in the Spanish Basque Country and characterized by calcareous clay and sandy soils. 

The mastermind behind the Dominio del Challao winery is Manu Michelini, whose family makes incredibly fine, terroir-driven wines under the name Michelini i Mufatto at both their winery in Bierzo, in northeastern Spain, and the Argentine winery in Mendoza. The Challao is the winery's top wine. Medium ruby ​​red with violet. There is significantly more intensity in the glass than with the Garnacha, but this wine still reminds me more of Burgundy than Bordeaux on the nose. The winery is clearly on the trail of elegance. Juicy, fresh wild berries, black cherries, rose petals and black Assam tea, that's delicately smoky. 

Then come violets and freshly fired clay. In the mouth, cassis, fresh blackberries and lots of black cherry again. The intense, chalky minerality is phenomenal, building up gradually on the tongue. Delicately bitter, fresh herbs and a touch of After Eight. The tannins are fine and chalky, and as soon as you feel the structure, the next wave of black cherry washes over your tongue. 

This is not at all what you imagine Rioja to be in the classic sense. But this wine is a lot of fun because of its freshness and mineral intensity without being boring. On the contrary, I am convinced that it will develop gracefully in the cellar for years because it is made for a long life. Super chic fabric and without question a Rioja in a class of its own! 

Winemaker Description 

This new vintage from Camino Romano, is a vintage that has been classified as 'very good' in D.O. Ribera del Duero. Camino Romano has been produced in D.O. Ribera del Duero by Bodegas Dominio Romano.

This wine is a single variety Tinto Fino (100%) grown from a rigorous selection of vines which are between 15 to 30 years old.

As for the production, in order to extract the maximum aromatic potential of the grape, they use "cold soaking", a modern technique that extracts aromas and colour of the wine with little input from the tannins.

Finally, Camino Romano undergoes an aging of 12 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels of 2 and 3 years old.

Expert Reviews

James Suckling 98 Points | Aromas of blackcurrants, black cherries, hints of graphite, wet earth, and lavender. Sandalwood. Full-bodied with an impressive and refined structure that runs deep and vertical in the wine. Chewy. Hints of chocolate and hazelnut at the end. Needs five or six years to soften

Wine Spectator 95 Points | This throws off dense kirsch and linzer torte aromas and flavors, along with a mix of smoldering tobacco, leather, warm paving stone and licorice root hints that provide a brooding edge on the back end. Surprisingly backward for the vintage and impressively done. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Producer Description 

Don Fulano Reposado is the great representative of the spirit of Don Fulano: a marriage of mature highland agave with French limousine oak. It’s rich and buttery, yet strangely delicate and ethereal at the same time.

Cooked agave fully expresses itself and blends seamlessly with an herbal sweetness, hints of mature fruit compote and dark chocolate. There’s also a slight spice element which emerges from its delicate finish.

A joy to sip on its own, paired with food or in a great cocktail.

Producer Description 

Don Fulano Añejo is a marriage of very old tequilas aged in French limousine and nevers oak casks that previously held wines.

It’s deep and complex with dried fruits and spice elements like cardamom and allspice which complement elegantly the right touch of sweetness that comes from slowly cooked mature agave. Honey and caramelized nuts emerge from a long finish together with a refreshing light menthol.

Producer Description 

Don Fulano Fuerte Blanco tequila is the original overproof; one of a kind, it is profoundly aromatic, full of spice and flavor and yet mellow with floral glimmers of Jasmin and orange blossom. It brings a direct connection with the agave fields, with its patient fermentation and its masterful distillation in copper alembics. Full bodied and generous in its complexity, its finish is full and prolonged. One for the connoisseur and epicurean, to sip neat or unbeatable in a fantastic cocktail.

Notes: Profoundly aromatic with floral glimmers of jasmin and orange blossom.

Palate: This overproof tequila fully shows its complex terroir, high minerality and wet cement.

Aroma: Yellow apple and cooked, mature agave round out this expression and make it soft and smooth despite its higher proof.

Nose: Grassines from volcanic well water shows in this pure and ethereal tequila.

Finish: Unusually generous in its complexity and long finish, this is a one-of-a-kind overproof.

Celebrated in exclusive cocktail bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, the iconic Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila is the choice of connoisseurs around the globe. Produced in small batches and aged for a minimum of two and a half years, Don Julio 1942 Anejo is handcrafted in tribute to the year that Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey.

Tasting Notes: It begins with rich caramel and chocolate on the nose that gives way to palate-coating flavors of agave, sun-ripened tropical fruits with vanilla-spiced undertones. The 1942 has a lingering finish of oak and rich vanilla.

Producer Description 

Don Julio 70® Añejo Claro Tequila is the culmination of 70 years of knowledge, expertise and innovation that brings the smoothness of a Blanco tequila and the complexity of an Añejo tequila together for a totally unique tequila experience. Don Julio 70® Añejo Claro Tequila is aged eighteen months in American white-oak barrels and then carefully filtered to bring out its crisp agave flavor. Aromas are crisp with traditional hints of Añejo. Taste is smooth in character with highlights of vanilla, honey and toasted oak. Lingering hints of oak followed by a clean, warm finish. 

Expert Review

90 Points Wine Enthusiast | 100 Agave limited edition tequila aged in American white oak for 18 months and filtered for more agave flavors. Crystal clear with smooth and light character, opening with citrus. Notes of vanilla, honey and toasted oak lead to a smooth lasting finish. Enjoy neat.

Don Julio Añejo Tequila 100% Blue Weber Agave

Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey in 1942 at the age of 17, with a vision to create something truly exceptional — a premium tequila that honored the agave and the land it came from. What he built in the Highlands of Jalisco became one of the most celebrated tequila houses in the world, and Don Julio Añejo stands as one of its finest expressions: a luxury tequila aged 18 months in American white-oak barrels, striking the perfect balance between agave character, oak complexity, and refined sweetness.

Rich, distinctive, and wonderfully complex, the Añejo opens with aromas of agave, vanilla, and toasted oak, leading to a palate of honey sweetness, butterscotch, and lightly spiced warmth. The finish is bright, long, and elegant — a tequila equally at home sipped neat, on the rocks, or in a premium cocktail. Crafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave and ready for any celebration.

Wine Enthusiast — 95 pts

“Aged a mere 18 months, this Tequila is well-balanced and sippable, with honey sweetness and a long butterscotch finish.”

Cocktail Pairings

• Don Julio Old Fashioned
• Añejo Negroni
• Premium Margarita
• Best sipped neat or on the rocks

Producer: Don Julio
Region: Highlands (Los Altos), Jalisco, Mexico
Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
Style: Añejo (18 months in American white-oak barrels)
ABV: 40% (80 proof)
Format: 750ml
Score: 95 pts Wine Enthusiast

Don Julio Blanco Silver Tequila — Jalisco, Mexico 750ml

Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey in the highlands of Jalisco in 1942, planting his Blue Agave plants closer together and at higher altitudes than anyone had done before — a revolutionary approach that produced richer, more flavorful agave. Today, Don Julio Blanco is the foundation of the Don Julio portfolio and one of the world’s most recognized premium tequilas. Double-distilled and made from 100% pure, unaged Blue Agave, it is the benchmark for what a great blanco tequila should be: crisp, clean, and unmistakably agave-forward.

Crystal clear in the glass, Don Julio Blanco opens with fresh agave and bright citrus on the nose. The palate is smooth and lively — crisp agave character with hints of citrus and a clean, refreshing finish. Versatile enough for cocktails, refined enough to sip neat or on the rocks.

“The tequila that changed the category — Don Julio Blanco is the gold standard for 100% Blue Agave silver tequila.”

• Producer: Don Julio, Jalisco, Mexico
• Style: Blanco (Silver) Tequila
• Agave: 100% Blue Agave
• Production: Double-distilled, unaged
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh agave, bright citrus, crisp and clean, smooth finish
• How to Enjoy: Neat, on the rocks, or as the foundation for Margaritas, Palomas, and craft cocktails
• Best Paired With: Fish tacos, ceviche, guacamole, grilled shrimp, citrus-forward dishes

The tequila that redefined a category — Don Julio Blanco is an essential bottle for any home bar or celebration.

Don Julio Reposado Tequila — Jalisco, Mexico 750ml

Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey in the highlands of Jalisco in 1942, pioneering a closer-planted, higher-altitude approach to Blue Agave cultivation that produced richer, more complex spirit. Don Julio Reposado is the house’s aged expression — rested for 8 months in American white-oak barrels, which impart a warm amber color and a mellow, elegant depth that bridges the crispness of blanco with the richness of añejo. Made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, it is a tequila of remarkable balance and versatility.

Amber in color, Don Julio Reposado opens with an inviting aroma of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and warm oak. The palate is rich and smooth — savory jalapeño and sweet vanilla interplay with brown sugar and nutmeg, concluding with a long, warming finish of pleasant chili-pepper heat.

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points — “Featuring an enticing mix of savory jalapeño and sweet vanilla, this light-gold reposado finishes particularly long, with brown sugar, vanilla and nutmeg, concluding with warming prickles of pleasant chili-pepper heat.”

• Producer: Don Julio, Jalisco, Mexico
• Style: Reposado Tequila
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
• Aging: 8 months in American white-oak barrels
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, cinnamon, savory jalapeño, sweet vanilla, brown sugar, nutmeg, warm chili-pepper finish
• How to Enjoy: Sipped neat or on the rocks; exceptional in an Old Fashioned, Paloma, or elevated Margarita
• Best Paired With: Grilled meats, mole, dark chocolate, spiced dishes, aged cheeses

The perfect bridge between blanco and añejo — Don Julio Reposado is a refined, oak-kissed tequila built for sipping and celebrating.

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon — Maipo Valley, Chile 2022 750ml

Chile’s first icon wine and a true benchmark among the world’s finest labels, Don Melchor is the singular expression of the Puente Alto Denomination of Origin — a vineyard planted at the foot of the Andes Mountains on the northern bank of the Maipo River at 650 meters elevation. The Don Melchor Vineyard spans 125 hectares, with vines averaging 38 years of age, rooted in the poor gravel soils and balanced temperatures that define this legendary Cabernet Sauvignon terroir. The 2022 blend is composed of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged in French oak barrels with 78% new oak.

The 2022 vintage delivered exceptionally even temperatures throughout the growing season, with stable conditions from veraison through ripening and cooler nights that preserved freshness and aromatic precision. Winemaker Enrique Tirado describes it as a wine of “intense aromatic expression dominated by red fruit and floral notes followed by blackcurrants and blackberries — smooth on entry, evolving into mouth-filling flavours with tremendous concentration, great energy, fine textures, and a long, expressive finish.”

Expert Reviews

James Suckling 99 Points: Blackcurrants, cassis, and graphite on the nose. Pure and fragrant. Full-bodied with superb density and tannins that are so polished — the texture is like touching a silk ball. The finish is very long and compact, and it will come together beautifully with time in the bottle.

Tim Atkin 97 Points: Fresh yet rich and concentrated. Youthful, focused, and well structured — a seamless cuvée showing delightful purity and elegance, top notes of cedarwood and graphite, layered tannins, and a core of cassis, vanilla spice, and black cherry.

Vinous 97 Points: Complex aromas of currant, blackberry, ash, mint, and a subtle floral tone. Dry, rich, and moderately juicy with precisely calibrated tannins and clear fruit imparting intensity and agility. A more nuanced and energetic edition of Don Melchor.

• Producer: Viña Don Melchor, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Puente Alto Denomination of Origin, Maipo Valley
• Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
• Aging: French oak barrels, 78% new
• Vineyard: 125 hectares at 650m, vines averaging 38 years old
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Blackcurrant, cassis, graphite, cedarwood, black cherry, mint, floral, silk tannins, long finish
• Cellar Potential: Exceptional aging potential — best from 2027 onward; decant if opening now
• Best Paired With: Prime ribeye, braised short ribs, roast lamb, aged hard cheeses, truffle dishes

Chile’s most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon — Don Melchor 2022 is a wine of extraordinary concentration, elegance, and Andean terroir that belongs in any serious cellar.

Donnafugata · Ben Ryé · Passito di Pantelleria · 2023 · 375ml Half Bottle

Donnafugata Ben Ryé 2023 is a Zibibbo dessert wine from Pantelleria, Sicily, offered in a 375ml half bottle. The 2023 Vinous review describes an exotic yet fresh expression, with white raisins, minty herbs, poached peaches and tropical citrus, followed by a long, refreshing finish.

Ben Ryé comes from Pantelleria in Sicily and is made from Zibibbo, also known as Muscat of Alexandria. The current-vintage review appears first below; the 2022 reviews and memo notes are retained separately as historical context.

Expert Review · Vintage 2023

Vinous · 94 Points · Vintage 2023

Exotic yet remarkably fresh, the 2023 Ben Ryé bursts from the glass with a seductive blend of white raisins, minty herbs, poached peaches and tropical citrus. It is weighty, rich and harmonious throughout, coming across as sweet but not cloyingly so. Ultra-ripe pit fruit combines with candied lemon and a crisp mineral tinge that adds form toward the close. Dramatically long, the 2023 leaves a resonance of sour melon and an air of confectionary spice while cleaning up well, leaving the palate completely refreshed.

• Nose: Intense aromas of dried apricots, candied orange peel, and figs, with tropical hints of mango and papaya. You’ll also notice "Mediterranean macchia" (herbal/balsamic notes like wild mint and sage).
• Palate: Unctuous and honeyed but balanced by a remarkably high acidity that keeps it from being cloying.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Try with almond pastries, fruit-based desserts or blue cheese, or serve a small glass on its own at the end of a meal.

Details

• Producer: Donnafugata
• Wine: Ben Ryé
• Vintage: 2023
• Bottle Size: 375ml Half Bottle
• Country: Italy
• Region: Sicily
• Appellation: Passito di Pantelleria
• Grape: Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
• Type: Dessert wine
• Reviews: Vinous review for 2023; historical reviews for 2022, labeled separately

Winemaker Description 

Anthìlia 2024 has a yellow straw color. The nose offers a fresh and fragrant bouquet with notes of white pulp fruit and zest of citrus combined with delicate hints of wild – flowers.

In the mouth the fruity notes are enhanced by a pronounced freshness and pleasant sapidity.

Perfect when paired with raw fish, fried fish and vegetable pie; excellent with fresh cheeses and white meat.

Lucido (synonym for Catarratto), the pre- dominant variety; the blend is complemented by other autochthonous and inter- national varieties.

Serve in glasses of medium size and height; it can be uncorked at the time of serving, excellent at 9-11°C (48- 51°F)

Expert Review

90 Points Wine Enthusiast: On the nose, aromas of sweet and tart citrus and fragrant white flowers play on a beach of crushed rocks and shells. The palate sprinkles flaky salt over lemon slices and white peaches, intensifying a salty, lively overall feel.
Best Buy #77 top 100 List 2026

Memo Summary Notes 

The Donnafugata Anthìlia 2024 is a beloved Sicilian classic and often the first wine people discover from this legendary estate. Named after the Roman city of Entella, it is a versatile, "sunshine-in-a-glass" white wine that captures the Mediterranean spirit through its blend of indigenous grapes.

Pair with

• The Match: Its saline mineral core makes it perfect for raw or fried seafood, octopus salad, or mussels au gratin.

• Vegetarian: Excellent with vegetable tarts or pasta with zucchini and ricotta.

Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso DOC — Sicily 2022

Donnafugata is one of Sicily’s most celebrated wine families, and Sul Vulcano is their love letter to Etna — the ancient, still-active volcano on Sicily’s northeastern coast that has become one of Italy’s most exciting wine regions. The volcanic soils of Etna are unlike anything else in Italy: rich in minerals, free-draining, and home to old-vine Nerello Mascalese that produces wines of extraordinary finesse, energy, and terroir expression. Sul Vulcano (“on the volcano”) captures the essence of this singular place — a wine that is simultaneously fun and serious, as Vinous put it, earning 91 points. Wine Spectator awarded it 90.

The nose lifts with floral perfumes complicated by blood orange, crushed wild berries, Asian spices (cardamom and star anise), and fresh balsamic hints. On the palate, the wine is juicy and energetic — crisp red fruits swirling across a crunchy mineral core, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, elegant finish of blackcurrant and iron. Light ruby in color, light-bodied in feel, but serious in character.

Vinous 91 — “Juicy and energetic with crisp red fruits that swirl across a crunchy mineral core. Long and gently tannic… I love how the Sul Vulcano is both fun and serious.” (Vintage 2022). 

Wine Spectator 90 — “A creamy red, with dried cherry and strawberry fruit flavors and hints of rooibos tea, vanilla and blood orange peel underscored by subtle notes of loamy earth and iron. Fresh and balanced, with light, chalky tannins.” (Vintage 2022). 

• Producer: Donnafugata, Sicily, Italy
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Etna Rosso DOC
• Varietal: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
• Terroir: Volcanic soils, Mount Etna, northeastern Sicily
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Blood orange, wild berries, cardamom, star anise, dried cherry, strawberry, iron, chalky mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Roast or stewed meats, grilled fish, aubergine dishes, mushrooms, Mediterranean cuisine, Tex-Mex

A 91-point volcanic Nerello Mascalese from one of Sicily’s great estates — Sul Vulcano is the Etna Rosso that is both fun and serious.

Dönnhoff Estate Riesling — Nahe VDP.Gutswein 2024

Dönnhoff is the Nahe. For decades, Helmut Dönnhoff and now his son Cornelius have set the standard for German Riesling from this compact, geologically extraordinary region between the Mosel and the Rhine. The estate's vineyards sit on steep slopes around Oberhausen in the middle Nahe, where volcanic porphyry, melaphyre, slate, and quartzite converge in soils unlike anywhere else in Germany. It is this geological complexity — ancient, mineral-rich, and deeply expressive — that gives Dönnhoff Rieslings their signature clarity, precision, and finesse.

The 2024 Estate Riesling is a VDP.Gutswein — the entry point into the Dönnhoff range, and one of the most overdelivering bottles in German wine. Sourced from a broader selection of sites than usual, including Oberhäuser Felsenberg and Kieselberg, and fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels, the wine captures the full character of the 2024 vintage: brilliant fruit, lively acidity, and a cool, precise finish. Bone dry, screw-capped, and built for immediate pleasure.

Luminous pale gold in the glass. The nose is effusive and aromatic — mandarin orange, yellow peach, green apple, citrus zest, and white peach, with a fine saline minerality threading through. On the palate it is svelte and medium-bodied, zesty and ripe, with a sunny, lip-smacking quality and a long, saline, savory finish. Pure Riesling. Vibrant, fresh, and immensely clean — a crystal-clear expression of what Dönnhoff and the Nahe are all about.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024

James Suckling — 92 Points
“Brimming with mandarin orange and yellow peach aromas, this is a very attractive entry-level dry Riesling. Barely medium-bodied, but so effusive and elegant. Very zesty finish.”

Vinous — 91 Points
“An absolutely clear-cut, lip-smacking Riesling. The palate is totally strait-laced, zesty and ripe, with a sunny aspect. Svelte and immensely fresh.”

Wine Advocate — 90 Points
“Remarkably intense and aromatic yellow stone fruit intermingled with complex and saline terroir notes of the middle Nahe. Fresh and savory on the palate — pure and fresh with remarkable intensity and sustainability on the finish.”

• Producer: Weingut Dönnhoff, Oberhausen, Nahe, Germany
• Vintage: 2024
• Classification: VDP.Gutswein
• Appellation: Nahe
• Grape: 100% Riesling
• Closure: Screw cap
• Style: Bone-dry, mineral, medium-bodied Nahe Riesling
• Tasting Notes: Mandarin orange, yellow peach, green apple, citrus zest, saline minerality
• Drink Window: Now–2032
• Best Paired With: Spicy Thai or Indian cuisine, fresh trout, Jägerschnitzel, salty cheeses, oysters

Three critics. Three 90+ scores. The Nahe’s finest estate — at its most accessible.