Alvaredos-Hobbs Mencia 2019 is an inviting red wine with rich aromas of dark fruits, blackberries, and hints of spice. On the palate, it is bold and full-bodied, with flavors of juicy berries, black cherry, and a touch of vanilla.... Read More
Leo Alzinger Jr took over the family domaine in 2002 after returning from harvest in New Zealand. Prior to that he traveled to other regions to gain more experience. “The most significant experience came with my work in... Read More
French wine Law says that Bourgogne Blanc can be made from chardonnay grapes grown anywhere in Burgundy. This wine comes from a single plot of young vines in Chassagne Montrachet. One of the unwritten rules of wine, 'The more... Read More
The Le Pré du Col vineyard is situated inside of the the Ribbon Ridge AVA, this magnificent 16-acre marine-sedimentary shallow sandy soil terroir is owned by the Hill family and farmed... Read More
Cherry red with violet flashes. On the nose, high aromatic intensity, it results in a clear expression of fresh red fruits, berries and stick licorice. In the mouth it offers flavors of red fruits and berries along with spicy... Read More
Caprili is an estate established in 1965 by Alberto and Alfo Bartolommei (father and son), it is a story of sharecroppers who wanted to become owners of the land.
The estate then has grown with the sons of Alfo: Manuele, Paolo... Read More
Drawn from two choice spots in the Columbia Valley where Washington’s high desert land meets the Columbia River – the 2018 Cascade Heights is juicy, inky purple, full-bodied Merlot. Despite the bright tannins that... Read More
Chapel Hill Winery in McLaren Vale was built on the site of the Seaview Chapel and school house. The 1865 ironstone Chapel still proudly stands today and is an integral feature of the tasting room. Planting of the vineyard commenced... Read More
Dark and bold but showcasing explosive flavors of blackberry, exotic Bing cherry liquor and boysenberry and backed cherry pie notes with a swirl of vanilla ice cream. A huge wine of grace and an elegant lingering finish. This... Read More
Named after one of Benjamin and Ariane de Rothschild’s four daughters, Eve is a contemporary expression of Bordeaux. By taking an active part in the project, Eve de Rothschild embodies the revival of this traditional wine.... Read More
The AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) of Lirac is nestled on the right bank of the Rhône River in the South of France. Its much more well known neighbor, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is directly across... Read More
The 2019 Cabernet Franc has a deep ruby color with purple hues. Core aromas of black raspberry, purple plum and mulberries mixed with cardamom spice explode out of the glass. On the palate, fine tannins frame complex layers of... Read More
Hailing from Lebanon by way of Paris, Daniel and Georges moved to California in their youth and soon achieved success in business. This, however, was just the beginning of their journey. Inspired by their family history and worldview,... Read More
Dianella Yesterday and Today The Medicean villa Dianella dates back to the end of the 16th century, and was used by the Medici as a hunting lodge. Its name, Dianella, comes from the name Diana, the goddess of the hunt. The village... Read More
A step up from regular Valpolicella. The Ripasso is rested on in the Amarone barrels of the prior year. It sits on the lees of its bigger brother and picks up some of the characteristics of it's brawnier sibling. A dark ruby-red... Read More
The 2019 Trilogy is a classic Bordeaux blend. This is one of the few years where FOUR varieties are used instead of three, so there's an asterisk for you. Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon supported by Malbec, Petit Verdot and... Read More
Gentry is a one-off bottling from Howell Mountain that was purchased for a new project made by Thomas Rivers Brown (winemaker of #1 Wine Spectator Top 10 of 2022, Double Diamond!). The owners decided to re-plant the vineyard after... Read More
If wines reflect the winemaker, Johannes Hirsch’s collection of Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners are full of energy and vitality. In the 1970s, ‘Hannes’ father started organic farming and in 2006, he was... Read More
The name and label is a play on Belgian surrealist René Magritte's Ceci n'est pas une pipe painting. Magliocco Canino is local a grape indiginous to Calabria. This is a delicious, intense country red wine with great... Read More