Soft and velvety in texture, this wine is full of ripe fruit. Cushioned by the texture, the tannins are dense enough to promise aging to this wine with potential. Drink from 2024.

The textbook definition of Malbec in a very good vintage. Bright violet in color, this wine is fresh and floral, featuring blackberry, plums and violets on the nose and palate. The wine is soft and round with a noticeable minerality,... Read More

The 2022 Acrobat Pinot Noir delivers notes of dark cherry, raspberry, rich plum and cinnamon on the nose. Bright acidity and elegant tannins shine on the palate, leading to a juicy but delicate finish.

Albariño is a Portuguese grape, native to the Miño River region, which separates Galicia & the Rias Baixas DO from Portugal. Albariño has a characteristic citrus aroma & high acidity. Valminor Albarino presents... Read More

Exudes ebullient maraschino cherry, raspberry and blueberry flavors that are fresh and expressive, with a bright thread of acidity and pretty accents of Earl Grey tea. Finds harmony on the long, expressive finish, where a hint... Read More

This leaps out of the glass, with expressive, intense fruit flavors of silky smooth lemon meringue, mango, tangerine and fresh-cut apple. Candied ginger and green tea notes join a detail of salted lime before lingering on the... Read More

This wine is elegant and well balanced, with a good structure and aroma. Ruby red in color with purple hues, it offers light hints of raisins, sophisticated notes of vanilla, black pepper, cloves and cinnamon. It has a long, velvety... Read More

The 2021 Evodia comes from a cold year with snow, frost and some extreme temperatures (-18 degrees Celsius!) but an average rest of the season, some hail in July(!) and quite a lot of rain in early October, so not a year without... Read More

Villa Antinori 2020 is ruby red in color. The nose is intense, captivating and defined by fruity notes of black cherries and black currant with hints of cocoa and coffee. The pleasant bouquet is completed by aromas of spices and... Read More

With the dog days of summer now upon us, lighter and more refreshing wines become the choice. Grüners, as a grape variety, resemble Sauvignon Blancs without the herbal component and finish with a much lighter and rounder... Read More

The 2022 Grüner Veltliner Rosenberg is a warm site—a suntrap on pure loess. The wine was made in stainless steel. Creaminess reign on the nose for now, with only a hint of pear and pepper. The palate is immediately... Read More

Blended between our 4 vineyard sites, Argyle Chardonnay displays the tension of the Eola-Amity Hills, the delicacy of the Dundee Hills, while newly incorporating a small amount of our first vintage of Coast Range marine sedimentary... Read More

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough is a richly flavored, textured expression. Sourced from eight different vineyards across the Marlborough region, with the majority in the cooler, windier areas of the Awatere Valley and Kekerengu,... Read More

Owner/winemaker Tom Puyaubert was born and raised near Bordeaux and worked at a winery in Virginia before working at a winery in Rioja and moving there after falling in love with this beautiful region in northern Spain. He started... Read More

Horizonte Tinto is the first wine that we made in 2003... Its base is Tempranillo, Rioja’s principal grape variety, but made in a different style, highlighting our clear intention to create wines which are more modern, intense,... Read More

Bodegas Mengoba is owned and run by Gregory Pérez, who graduated from the prestigious School of Oenology in his hometown of Bordeaux, later going on to work at Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste and Château Cos d’Estournel.... Read More

The 2020 Favolalunga is a bright, punchy Vespolina that marries vibrant red-toned fruit with the savory and mineral notes that are typical of the variety. A kick of bright acids balances the raciness of the fruit nicely.... Read More

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Boya, sourced from Leyda, reflects a very cold vintage along the coast. Savory and cleansing, it boasts aromas of lime, yellow pepper and tropical fruit. On the palate, it is dry and taut, with a fatty... Read More

Cambria's flagship Chardonnay is barrel-fermented giving it toasted oak, vanilla, and crème brûlée characteristics complemented by notes of citrus and baked apples. This white wine is known for its balance... Read More

“This charming white wine comes from elevated vineyards located in the foothills of the Alps. If you’re not familiar with Pinot Bianco as a grape variety, it resembles a lighter scaled, non-oaked, fruity version of... Read More

The robe is intense with a deep ruby color. The nose is very fruity, with pure aromas of berry fruits, violets and notes of blackcurrant. On the palate, the wine is round, fresh and well-balanced. Displays generous aromas of blackberry... Read More

The Catena Cabernet Sauvignon shows a dark ruby color with violet tones. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of ripe raspberries and cassis with notes of pepper, clove, and a touch of cedar. On the palate, it is full-bodied... Read More

Chakana is the name of the Southern Cross constellation. Its rotation in the sky throughout the year made it an effective agricultural calendar for the ancient Andean people. The color is deep purple, very intense, typical of... Read More

This is a very satisfying Pinot Noir for a fair price. Round and even fat aromas of strawberry cream and fruit punch are quite juicy on the nose. The palate's bouncy acidity elevates crisp redfruit flavors, though there's... Read More

“I was really impressed with this red Bordeaux and how accessible it was right out of the bottle. While wines from Fronsac are now considered hidden gems, the region actually has a rich history producing wine dating back... Read More

Located just outside of Margaux, the wines of Moulis-en-Médoc offer the lovely floral-scented bouquet and intricately delicate fruit reminiscent of Margaux with perhaps even a hint of red fruit suggestive of a Pinot Noir.... Read More

A perennial overachiever, the 2020 Château Cour d’Argent earned an impressive 91 points from Vinous and could easily pass for a red Bordeaux costing much more. Made from 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, it opens... Read More

The wine is ripe, rich and round, with black raspberry, white pepper and spice flavors. Good concentration and acidity. A true Cotes du Rhone in a Bistro style.

Medium- to full-bodied, with a soft, velvety mouthfeel and plush finish, the 2022 Château de Ségriès Lirac Cuvée Réservée is made from a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and roughly equal... Read More

Off dry in style with honey, earth and apricot notes. Wines from the town of Vouvray have been known to age well for 40 years. This particular bottling should hold for at least 5-7 years.

Readers looking for a delicious, ready-to-go Médoc with classic aromas and flavors as well as medium to full-bodied richness should snatch up bottles of the 2018 Château Les Grands Chênes. Loaded with plenty... Read More

Expressively cedary and spicy on the nose, 2019 Marjosse offers exceptional refinement for a wine in this class. It rolls across the palate with notes of ripe plum and blackberries, accented by notes of cedar, wild herbs, and... Read More

Bright yellow-gold in color, the 2023 Château Marjosse Blanc is another value gem made on the home estate of Cheval Blanc winemaker Pierre Lurton. It opens with notes of pear, citrus, and tropical fruit on the bouquet. The... Read More

The 2020 Château Mauvesin Barton brings more density and depth, yet it still has a more mid-weight, forward, pretty, and elegant style. A blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, it offers... Read More

“The Chateau Noaillac has always been a perennial favorite, and the 2020 vintage is no exception. Neal Martin writes ‘This Cru Bourgeois is well worth hunting down,’ awarding it with a 90 pt. score in Vinous.... Read More

Displaying a glowing ruby color with garnet reflections, the 2019 Château Poitevin is a classic Médoc claret. It opens with complex blackberry, tobacco, and cassis aromas, followed on the palate by well-developed... Read More

Based on Syrah and Grenache brought up mostly in concrete tanks, the 2018 Languedoc Prestige comes from older vines and limestone soils not far from the Pic Saint Loup appellation in the Languedoc. Incredibly consistent, it sports... Read More

This wine showcases the elegant purity of truly great Riesling. Sourced from cool climate vineyards, Eroica shows exuberant freshness with inviting stone fruit, citrus, and floral notes. Drink now to experience the youthful charm... Read More

Made in a classic dry style by Château Suduiraut, the 2022 Lions de Suduiraut will delight both seasoned connoisseurs and those new to the experience of high-end Bordeaux. Made from a roughly equal blend of Sémillon... Read More

The 2020 Clos de Los Siete has a darker and riper profile, juicy and round, with volume and glycerin but with fine tannins and refreshing flavors. It was produced with a blend of 55% Malbec, 16% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon,... Read More

Made by Domaine de Chevalier on vineyards in Sauternes from 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2022 Lune d'Argent Bordeaux Blanc is made in a bone-dry style inspired by Château d'Yquem's illustrious... Read More

Offers classic aromas of wild strawberries and red currants, with a light, floral character, and a crisp, bone-dry palate.

The 2021 Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere contains 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2.5% Merlot and was sourced from the classical zone for the grapes—Peumo in Cachapoal. They picked the grapes on normal dates (20th of May). It... Read More

Rich and toothsome, with interesting dried herbal notes to the red plum and toffee flavors. The juicy finish is filled with spicy accents.

Viña Real is made from grapes grown in Rioja Alavesa where the people of the villages are dedicated almost totally to grape growing, this being a deep rooted tradition, passed down from generation to generation. The grapes... Read More

Dark-red to purple, bright and alive. Inviting. Traces of distant dark chocolate flirt around an expanding aroma of blackberry and freshly bottled cassis along with folds of gentle menthol and Summer’s early tomato foliage.... Read More

Reflecting winemaker Greg Brewer’s belief in simplicity and precision, the 2023 Diatom Chardonnay bursts with bright flavors of citrus, tangerine, and apricot, complemented by delicate floral notes. A crisp, refreshing acidity... Read More

A partnership between vignerons, Sebastien Calduch and Jeff Carrel, Domaine d’Ansignan is estate grown wine from three distinct parcels high in the Pyrenees Mountains, at the very end of Occitania. A natural wine with minimal... Read More

Deep ruby with purple highlights, this wine opens with an exotic bouquet of crushed raspberry, juniper berries, rosemary, and deep red/black fruit. Supple fruit cascades across the palate in waves of bright red Grenache, accented... Read More

As always, the 2020 Costières De Nîmes Nostre Païs is all about elegance and finesse as opposed to power and opulence. A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, and the rest Clairette, it has... Read More

Our white Païs plays less on exuberance than on freshness, purity and balance. It offers notes of fresh lemon, white flowers and flint (gunflint). The mouth is precise and slightly fleshy. The finish is supple and offers... Read More

The 2023 Les Champauvins Viognier opens with a fresh, inviting bouquet of sliced peach, apricot, and enticing minerality. It's a marvel of plush flavors and aromas of honeysuckle, stone fruit, persimmon, and yellow apple,... Read More

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Carignan, the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône A Fleur is up-front and beautifully fruited, offering lots of raspberry and strawberry notes, some garrigue and peppery nuances, medium body,... Read More

Tasted twice, two months apart, with consistent notes, the 2020 Côtes du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors is a 70-30 blend of Syrah and Grenache, aged in demi-muids and concrete tanks, respectively. There's a hint of peppermint,... Read More

Medium bodied, forward, soft, round textured wine, with a cherry, espresso and cocoa note, with a hint of licorice on top.

This Chianti Rùfina is the pillar of Selvapiana’s production, using primarily Sangiovese with small contributions from traditional blending partners Canaiolo, Colorino, and Malvasia Nera. This wine is an excellent... Read More

This handcrafted wine represents the best of what Santa Barbara County Chardonnay has to offer. Flavors of ripe apple, butter, lemon, and melon are perfectly balanced with light toasty oak on the palate.

2018 Decero Malbec continues in the style that characterizes the Remolinos Vineyard displaying intense violet aromas over a core of red fruits with notes of cherries and raspberries. Slightly richer in body than the previous vintage... Read More

Medium bodied with velvety tannins and flush with ripe red fruit coupled with classic Mencia spice and herbal notes.

Malcorta is a wine with surprising nuances, floral, citrus , with a pleasant natural acidity and a marked persistence. Bright pale straw yellow in colour. On the nose, it shows very clean and intense aromas. Citrus aromas, white... Read More

Les Darons is an accessible wine with loads of character. Packed with ripe, red and dark fruit aromas, this Languedoc red has plenty of spice and a streak of underlying minerality.

The 2019 Tinta De Toro Triton is another great value. Coming from six vineyard sites located in Toro and Morales de Toro, all planted between 1900 and 1958, it offers a rich, powerful, structured style in its smoked black fruits... Read More

2021 is a cooler and fresher year than 2020, even though both were very good. The 2021 Juan Gil (silver label) feels more harmonious, complex and deep than the 2020, as I noticed in most wines when I tasted both years; it's... Read More

This is distinctive for its abundantly fragrant notes of medicinal herbs and spices, on the nose and then carried on the palate by the lively, delicate mousse. Well-knit, with vivid acidity framing flavors of macerated cherry... Read More

Ripe cherries and plums flavours, with hints of pomegranate and strawberry. Complements all types of juicy red meat dishes, especially slow cooked ones. Drinks best for up to 10 years.

A classic expression of Galicia's maritime terroir, the 2023 La Caña Albariño from Rías Baixas offers vibrant flavors and aromas of ripe citrus, green apple, and fresh peach, framed by a subtle saline... Read More

Vibrant and exotic, this wine combines fresh aromas of guava, passion fruit and pineapple with subtle wet stone and grassy-herbaceous notes. In the mouth, ­flavors of ruby grapefruit, apricot and peach are accompanied by tropical... Read More

A beautiful red and purple color with aromas of black cherries, dark fruits, dark chocolate and baker’s spice. On the palate, the wine shows dense, dark berry and plum flavors along with hints of sandalwood and spice, and... Read More

Hints of toast, smoke and spices lace flavors of soft cherry and plum fruit, mandarin orange peel and dried flowers and herbs in this well-knit, medium-bodied red, framed by lightly chewy tannins. Drink now through 2029.... Read More

Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc is very expressive, with aromas of fresh herbs, cucumber, pears, and flowers. It has a balanced and fresh mid-palate with good volume and a long-lasting finish.

This classic Cru Beaujolais displays a rich bouquet of cherries, berries and spices. It is medium bodied, bright and fresh with a beam of cherry and raspberry flavors that picks up a touch of earthiness as it opens. Finishes on... Read More

The 2017 Tonel 78 Barrel Select isn't as closed as the 2016 I tasted last time. It is terribly balanced, very pure and integrated and more insinuating than in-your-face. This is a superb blend of Malbec and 35% Bonarda with... Read More

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Cromas also contains a 10% of Syrah and 5% of Carménère from Peralillo, Colchagua, and was four-fifths aged in 30% new oak. Rich garnet in color. The nose offers cigar box and black currant... Read More

The young unoaked red 2022 Mencía is juicy and fruit-driven with floral and herbal notes, good ripeness, 13% alcohol, very fine tannins and a soft mouthfeel. It fermented in stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts,... Read More

Nipozzano 2018 has a marvelous balance of components. It has an intense ruby red color. Its bouquet has hints of red and black berries, such as black cherry, raspberry, blueberry and red and blackcurrants; these are followed by... Read More

Inspired by the beloved white blends of the Rhône, 'M5' is made up of mostly Grenache Blanc, with varying quantities of Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne, and Picpoul Blanc coming from the Los Olivos District and Happy... Read More