Obtained from a meticulous selection of Sangiovese grapes from the best company vineyards, Brunello di Montalcino is the result of painstaking campaign work and targeted interventions in the cellar which, in respect and in the worship of an ancient tradition, preserve the integrity of the fruit and enhance the quality of a wine that in [...]
2017 Morlet Pinot Noir En Famille 2017 Morlet Pinot Noir En Famille Intense raspberry, wild strawberry, forest floor and earthy notes (graphite), very rich and complex with a leathery lingering finish. Will age gracefully for over a decade. 98 Jeb Dunnuck: More black fruits, smoked earth, baking spices, and earthy, saddle leather notes emerge from [...]
2019 Chateau Bois-Cardon Medoc 2019 Chateau Bois-Cardon Medoc An obviously wood aged wine, with burnt toast and spice dominant at this young stage. Happily, there is enough black currant fruit and fruity acidity underneath to support this overdose of wood. Give it time to fully integrate, and drink from 2016. Red wine Red wine has [...]
2018 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Roche Granitique 2018 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Roche Granitique Flinty reduction and lemony zestiness create a very appetizing nose. The palate of this 2018 wine delivers more of those zesty, juicy, mouth-watering lemon notes while the full, rounded body adds a stony depth to those ripe Amalfi lemon flavors. There is tautness, even on [...]
2012 Canard-Duchene Champagne Brut Millesime Authentic 2012 Canard-Duchene Champagne Brut Millesime Authentic This wine from France is blend of the two Pinots with Chardonnay, this Champagne is soft. Attractive fruitiness gets a boost from the crisp citrus edge. It is not yet showing any sign of aging and will probably be at its best from [...]
2019 Alexander Valley Vineyards ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir 2019 Alexander Valley Vineyards ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir After purchasing the historic Cyrus Alexander homestead, Harry and Maggie Wetzel strived to create a thriving agricultural lifestyle on the property. They raised their children along with their vines in Alexander Valley, providing inspiration and encouragement as they developed the estate [...]
2019 Chateau De Mole Puisseguin Saint Emilion 2019 Chateau De Mole Puisseguin Saint Emilion A subtle, complex bouquet of red berry fruit, sage, rose petals and a touch of tobacco. This 2019 vintage just needs some coaxing from the glass The palate is medium bodied with fine grained tannin and unashamedly classic in style. The [...]
2019 Brotte Saint Joseph Marandy 2019 Brotte Saint Joseph Marandy The 2019 Maison Brotte Marandy Saint-Joseph is mauve with a raspberry rim in appearance. Intense and moreish aromas of black fruits and pepper with toasty undertones. Expressive, classically elegant tannins appear with notes of raspberry and blackcurrant. Beautifully mouth-filling with a spicy finish. Syrah Syrah is [...]
2018 Bouchard Pere & Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cu 2018 Bouchard Pere & Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cu Exquisite fruit and spice aromas on the nose. On the palate, this 2018 finds perfect harmony between structure and elegance: rich, complex, and voluptuous. Pairs well with lamb, duck and light game. 93 Robert Parker: The 2018 [...]
2017 Morlet Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles 2017 Morlet Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles The Coteaux Nobles Pinot Noir comes from 27-year-old vines planted at the Nobles Ranch vineyard in Fort Ross-Seaview AVA. Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2017 Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles has the most intense, fragrant perfume of warm cranberries, redcurrant jelly and fresh raspberries with [...]
2020 Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel Pagani Ranch 2020 Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel Pagani Ranch Wild-berry, blue-flower and damp earth aromas lift out of the glass of this 2020 wine. On the smooth, accessible palate, supple tannins caress juicy Marasca cherry, mocha and a hint of star anise alongside bright acidity. Zinfandel Wine Zinfandel (or “”Zin””, as it [...]
2019 Staglin Chardonnay 375ML 2019 Staglin Chardonnay 375ML The autumnal 2019 Staglin Chardonnay displays a layered subtlety centered around a baking spice infused core of Braeburn apple and Bosc pear poached in a slightly savory brine that lends to a saline and mineral inflected mid-palate enlivened by composed acidity and beguiling hints of cardamom and [...]
2019 Schiopetto Friulano 2019 Schiopetto Friulano Bright straw yellow, with gold-greenish reflections. Outstanding nose, with intense aromas of pear and apricot, barely perceivable the classic almond; further aromas of wildflowers help to give more complexity. The palate is full-bodied, dynamic with an aristocratic balance deriving from an excellent fusion between of its freshness and marine [...]
2018 J.L. Chave Selection Saint-Joseph Blanc Circa 2018 J.L. Chave Selection Saint-Joseph Blanc Circa Jean-Louis Chave runs his family’s winery, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, which has been making wine with the same grapes since 1481. This white is made in an area known largely for red wine in the Rhône Valley of France. The (only) grape [...]
Rock Angel is partially barrel fermented in large oak barrels and made from Grenache Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino). This rose bears a more complex and structured taste profile than Whispering Angel bringing it into a more premium realm giving rose lovers a bigger and richer wine.
Garnet color with slight orange reflections a shade or two deeper than the Brunate; the bouquet is typical of the La Serra cru floral (rose and violet petals mountain flowers) ethereal appealing and intense; dry full and sturdy on the palate austere yet velvety extremely well balanced.
Tasting notes : The particular mineral component of the Bussia terroir gives the wine great structure and intense color clean and enveloping tannins with a long and consistent a ertaste. On the nose the scents of red fruits such as raspberry and very ripe pomegranate blend well with spicy and balsamic notes.
Tunina is named for both the first owner of the vineyard and a woman once a housekeeper for a Venetian family who was Casanova’s poorest lover. It is a unique field blend of Chardonnay Sauvignon Ribolla Gialla Malvasia Istriana and the rare native varietal Picolit. The straw yellow wine offers golden reflections and an intense [...]
2019 Far Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Fission 2019 Far Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Fission A pure mountain 2019 wine, with a dark depth of fruit chiseled by the cool elevation of its two vineyard sites. A wine of texture, with the intensity and sappy concentration we associate with old vines, it builds into powerful tannins that remain [...]
2019 Alvaredos-Hobbs Mencia 2019 Alvaredos-Hobbs Mencia Enticing aromas of blackberry and fresh thyme mingle with hints of rose petal, cardamom, and sumac. Juicy forest fruits and black cherry on the palate are complemented by spice and floral notes, with a slate-like minerality, fresh acidity, and well balanced tannins. Paul Hobbs Our small parcel vineyards stretch [...]
2020 Post & Beam Chardonnay 2020 Post & Beam Chardonnay An alluring perfume of mango and fresh gardenia with whispers of candied citrus rind and spices open onto a round, full palate layered with fresh citrus and some stone fruit flavors. Bright acidity provides structure and a mouthwatering juiciness and the finish has a captivating [...]
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2017 Ceralti Alfeo 2017 Ceralti Alfeo Amarone on the nose.very rich,yet not too heavy. Dark cherry is the main note of this 2017 vintage, but several other include blueberry and cinnamon. Having it with deer, opens up its full,vivid taste. Bolgheri, Italy Bolgheri is a wine producing region in Tuscany that produces “Super Tuscan” wines [...]
2015 Morlet Cabernet Sauvignon Passionnement 2015 Morlet Cabernet Sauvignon Passionnement Dark purple. Intense and complex bouquet of red, black and blue berries intermixed with notes of blueberries, Crème de Cassis, plum, cedar and a hint of cedar and cigar box. Full bodied, the palate of this 2015 wine is reminiscent of the nose, with a [...]
2018 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc 2018 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc Rich and silky, but showing no heaviness, with a touch of lemon verbena on the nose. The alcohol is high yet not unbalanced, with an inner mineral freshness leading to a rich, long and generous butterscotch finish. A big vintage for Chave’s white [...]
2018 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 2018 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Generally 100% destemmed, as the Hermitage is meant to be about the expression of the individual vineyards and soils and Jean-Louis believes that stems have a tendency to level out the differences. Fermentation in wood tonneaux and stainless steel tanks. Aged in barriques for 30 [...]
2018 Calera Pinot Noir Central Coast 2018 Calera Pinot Noir Central Coast Crafted using grapes from a handful of the finest vineyards on the Central Coast, this alluring wine offers lovely aromatics, soft, velvety tannins, and vibrant fruit. On the palate, layers of Bing cherry, wild strawberry, and sassafras are underscored by hints of white [...]
2017 Crocus Malbec Le Calcifere 2017 Crocus Malbec Le Calcifere An intensely dark wine with touches of fuchsia on the rim. This generous 2017 Malbec brims with aromas of black and red cherry, blueberry cheesecake and spice box. The palate is concentrated and bright, cascading with focused flavors of brioche, fresh red plum, dark chocolate [...]
2017 Morlet Chardonnay Coup De Coeur 2017 Morlet Chardonnay Coup De Coeur This 2017 wine bursts with spicy notions of allspice and coriander seed over a core of ripe Bosc pears, apple pie and almond croissant with wafts of beeswax and candied ginger. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is tightly wound, offering beautiful tension to [...]