Racy, fresh, and structured, this non-vintage Rose Champagne is a complete class act. Strawberries and cassis layer over brioche and roses in this medium-bodied, beautifully blush, quintessentially elegant wine. A blend of 45%... Read More
The 2018 "IX Estate" begins with granite, charcoal, and sage aromas which transform into wild blueberry and black cherry. Salivating spices of turmeric and ginger add wildness and intrigue, building a strong sense of character... Read More
These precious gems are the product of dedication and passion from Principe Alberico Boncompagni Ludovisi (and his Fiorano Estate in Lazio), whose avant-garde approach of organic agriculture and the use of a magical mold was way... Read More
Founded in 1946 in the ancient village of Ampuis in the Cote-Rotie appellation, the Guigal estate has been around for a relatively short period of time, especially when you consider that the wines of the northern Rhone has been... Read More
The estate’s NV Barolo Chinato is a winner. Roagna told me he spent several years researching the right combination of aromatic herbs, and that work has paid off handsomely as this is a gorgeous, serious Chinato. The base wine... Read More
A lot has changed in the legendary wine-making region of Piemonte. Over the past two decades a new wave of producers has emerged in the region, revealing different personalities of the majestic nebbiolo grape. And to their credit,... Read More
One of the true founders of traditional Rioja, the Bodega was formed in 1890 as a partnership of 5 quality-conscious growers keen to exploit the export potential for well-made, ‘modern’ Rioja. At this time, French vineyards... Read More
Brooding and intense, this '83 Amarone explodes with dark plums, juicy berries, and succulent cherries, all framed by Christmas cake, underbrush, rose potpourri, warm saddle leather, and truffle. Immensely tannic upon release,... Read More
A hedonistic wine with lusciously ripe flavors of guava, tangerine, honey, marzipan and oak spice, Gaia & Rey isn’t merely the best Italian Chardonnay--it may also be the very best Italian white. Impressively chewy in the mouth,... Read More
The Biondi-Santi flagship wine, the Brunello di Montalcino embodies the spirit of Tenuta Greppo and the signature style of our winemakers, forged over 150 years of history with its balanced combination of fresh elegance, depth... Read More
This '86 Bianco gleams with an unfiltered copper glow, and the nose bends the spectrum, moving from earth to fruit, then with an interlude between sniffs, earth to spice. Tasting reveals layers of fruit, spice and earth all... Read More