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ORIN SWIFT "8 YEARS IN THE DESERT" 2022
A deep maroon core with a ruby rim, the 2021 Eight Years in the Desert opens with aromas of wild blackberry, pepper, oatmeal raisin cookie, Sequoia forest floor, bay leaf and spices. The entry is broad and opulent with a mid-palate of brambly raspberry, black cherry, ripe blueberry and a hint of cacao. The wine has superb length through the finish ... More
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PENNER-ASH VIOGNIER WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2022
91 Points Wine Spectator! On the nose, delicate hints of honeysuckle and jasmine blend harmoniously with lively aromas of key lime and apple. The palate further complements these aromas with fresh honeycomb sweetness that is quickly curbed by notes of just picked green apple, creating the perfect balanced acidity in every sip. ... More
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CHAT. DU GLANA ST JULIEN 2019
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast! Structured, with spicy fruits and bright acidity, this is a wine for the medium term. It is on a straight line of fruit, acidity and final tannins. The finish is crisply fruity.
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VENGE SCOUTS HONOR RED BLEND 2021
This wine is full-bodied, concentrated, and gorgeous, with jammy, ripe black fruits, sweet currants, pepper spice, and mouthcoating deliciousness. Blend: 76% Zinfandel, 14% Charbono, 8% Petite Sirah, 2% Syrah
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CHAT. D'ARSAC MARGAUX 2018
94 Points, Wine Enthusiast! This wine comes from an estate in the western end of the Margaux appellation. The rich tannins and structure of the wine show its aging potential. It is complex and structured, black fruits working with the well-judged tannins and dense texture. Best after 2026.
91 Points, James Suckling! Attractive aromas of black... More -
LUCIEN CROCHET SANCERRE 2022
This complex and age-worthy Sancerre Rosé is pure Pinot Noir, from vines planted in Oxfordian and Kimmeridgian limestone; it is harvested by hand (a rare practice in Sancerre), pressed directly, and aged on its fine lees in stainless steel for six months. Vinous without being at all overbearing, it offers the visceral salinity of the domaine... More
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XAVIER ARCANE L ETOILE BEAUMES DE VENISE ROUGE NV
95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck! Coming from the higher elevation sites, the NV Beaumes de Venise Arcane Etoile is another elegant, finesse-oriented wine from Xavier that has both richness and freshness. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre as well as a small amount of Viognier from 2015, 2016, and 2017, it has something profound in its te... More
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TROUILLET LEBEAU, POUILLY-FUISSÉ 1ST CRU 2020
“Coeur de Pouilly” is the estate's latest Pouilly-Fuissé cuvée. It comes from the best plots located in the heart of the appellation and aged in oak barrels. The wine shows a pale yellow color with deep golden highlights, an aromatic and complex nose with fruity (fresh almond, apricot) and floral (violet) notes. Powerf... More
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CHAT. CHARMANT, MARGAUX 2017
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast: Firm with bold tannins, this is a structured wine that has aging potential. At the moment, the blackberry fruits are still coming through the concentrated structure. Acidity and wood spice will gradually add to the mix with time.
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SEI SOLO, PRELUDIO, RIBERA DEL DUERO, TEMPRANILLO 2019
The grapes for this wine come vineyards in the villages of La Horra, Gumiel de Izan and Moradillo from 12 to 80 year-old vines. Displaying a good vibrant deep cherry red color with fragrant, clear notes of cherry drop and violet there is a beautifully unadorned yet brooding quality to this; it feels deep, vinous and vibrant, flecked with bright red... More