A beautiful blend of Malbec, Merlot, and Syrah. Wild berries, forest floor, and green peppercorns on the nose lead to ripe dark fruit, spice, and earth on the palate. Fine tannins and great acidity... Read More
One part old school winemaking and two parts grit and determination, this offering from Pieri is a classists dream. The vines are located in the southeast portion of Brunello on a single... Read More
Bodegas y Vinedos Raul Perez Ultreia la Vitoriana 2019
Deep, glistening violet. Expansive, spice-tinged black raspberry, cherry cola, licorice and potpourri aromas are complemented by a strong mineral topnote. Youthfully chewy... Read More
With an estate that dates back to the 1970's, the folks at Caprili have been doing it to death for quite a while. Never ones for "pumped up" or oaky wines, their preference is terroir transmission... Read More
Take one part "outstanding vintage" and one part "superb terroir" and add the genius of Mario Fontana and you get one of the best young Barolo I've tasted in a long time. The... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
Chateau de Valois Pomerol 2018
Frederic Leydet has been in control of the family estate since 2001 and has made changes to vinification and farming that have led to tremendous results. So much so that in a blind tasting of Michelin... Read More
This small, by Bordeaux standards, 20 hectare plot in the heart of St Emilion is littered with sandy, rock strewn soils. There is so much to love about this wine and all that goes... Read More
Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon | Location: France | Size: 750ml
Chateau La Loubiere Bordeaux Superieur 2019
Jean-Claude and Jean-Francois Berrouet have nailed it with the 2019 La Loubiere Bordeaux Superieur. Perfectly capturing the succulence of the vintage and the perfect drinking foil for... Read More
Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet Franc | Location: France | Size: 750ml
Chateau Lagrange Lussac Saint Emilion 2019
The Chateau Lagrange is a very old property that belonged to the Guimon family. Today, it is owned by Marie-Christine Courrech, and the vines are tended to by vigneron Franck Peneau who... Read More
Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre | Location: France | Size: 750ml
Domaine Chamfort Vacqueryras 2019
A typical blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre, is anything but typical. 40 year old vines and meticulous attention to the most tiny detail are the core. The one year stint in large... Read More
Varietal: Grenache, Syrah | Location: France | Size: 750ml
Domaine Chamfort Cotes du Rhone Sablet 2019
Vasco Perdigao, the young upstart winemaker of Chamfort, is a wizard in the Southern Rhone. Maybe it is his Portuguese roots that give him the sensibility and know how to deal with the... Read More
The Cerretta Cru Barolo is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes that are fermented on their skins for 25-30 days, matured in large French oak barrels for 24 months and then further aged in bottle... Read More
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon | Location: California | Size: 750ml
Hendry Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Hendry’s Cabernet Sauvignon plots are at an elevation range between 150 and 300 feet above sea level on thin, stony soils similar to the Left Bank of Bordeaux, where some of the world’s most... Read More
This legendary cru just about blew me away. It is rare when I stop and say to the presenter, "this is f@%*^!# brilliant!" But that's exactly what happened. Aged in large Slavonian... Read More