Aromas of cassis, woodsmoke, wild berries, loamy soil, orange rind and spices introduce the 2020 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains, a full-bodied, layered and velvety wine that's deep, concentrated and elegantly muscular, with lively acids and ric...
The 2020 Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes is structured and concentrated, bursting with aromas of dark berries, plums, rose petals and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, deep and lively, it's well worth seeking out, but it will require more patie...
The 2021 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers opens in the glass with notes of wild berries, petals, smoked duck and orange zest. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with fine concentration, lively acids and a cool core of pure, vibrant fruit, it ...
The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru has an expressive bouquet with black cherries, raspberry confit and light sous-bois aromas, becoming more opulent with aeration. The palate is sweet on the entry, rounded in texture with wild strawberry an...
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaumonts is another success, exhibiting aromas of strawberries, licorice, orange oil and sweet forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and vibrant, with an impressively layered core of fruit, melting tannins and a s...
Deep and seamless, the 2020 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cailles mingles aromas of cherry and berry fruit with hints of rose petals, orange rind, sweet spices and raw cocoa. Medium to full-bodied, suave and velvety, with terrific concentration, fine ta...
Wafting from the glass with notions of cassis, dark chocolate, plums, spices and peonies, the 2020 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots is medium to full-bodied, velvety and enveloping, with a rich core of concentrated fruit, lively acids and a penet...
A particular success this year is the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru, a lovely wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of dark berry fruit, orange rind, incense, rose petals and warm spices. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's elegant and...
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Village is already immensely seductive, soaring from the glass with scents of sweet red berries, exotic spices, cherries and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, supple and velvety, it's seamless and enveloping, with a succulent core...
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Village wafts from the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, dark chocolate and spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, it's rich and dramatic, with a lavish core of fruit, ripe tannins, lively acids and a long, s...
A generous array of ripe black and blue fruit with pink peppercorns, green olives, dried flowers, toffee and chocolate orange. It’s full-bodied with firm, creamy and velvety tannins. Long and polished. Lovely salted caramel and olives at the end. Keeps go...
The 2015 Valpolicella Classico Superiore TB is an intense and powerful effort that blends crushed cherry cordials with balsamic and autumnal spices to create a dramatic display that will remind you more of Amarone than Valpolicella. It’s silky-smooth in t...
The melon fruit is so ripe that it’s hard to believe they didn’t have help from the Japanese with this! Juicy and generous, in spite of just 13% alcohol (moderate in this context), the acidity entirely subliminal, but driving the long, very clean finish. ...
Made from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 11% Merlot, the 2019 Paul Sauer offers up aromas of oaky pencil lead, turned earth and dark red and black fruit essences on the nose before layers of oak spices and blackberry flowers appear. Medium...
A juicy white, with crisp acidity and a salty underpinning layered with ripe pear and white peach, lime zest and a touch of honeycomb. Drink now. 1,420 cases made, 450 cases imported.
The 2020 Screaming Eagle is one of the great surprises of the year. Energetic and vibrant in the glass, the 2020 offers a bit more energy than most readers are likely used to. All the elements are so well balanced. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, m...
Characteristic of Viognier and its floral notes, this is a wine with an incredible freshness and great depth. It will be a wonderful match for Mediterranean dishes and fish.
The 2020 Château d'Yquem a blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. It has 135 grams per liter of residual sugar and a pH of 3.79. Pale lemon-gold colored, citrus and baking spice notes emerge slowly from the glass, rising to offer well-defined scen...
The 2020 Château d'Yquem a blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. It has 135 grams per liter of residual sugar and a pH of 3.79. Pale lemon-gold colored, citrus and baking spice notes emerge slowly from the glass, rising to offer well-defined scen...
The red 2019 Matadiablos was produced from Tempranillo grapes from one 2.61-hectare vineyard planted in 1997 by the cousin of their father with material from an old El Portillo vineyard. The grapes fermented in a 5,000-liter oak vat with indigenous yeasts...
The 2016 Viña Ardanza Reserva was produced with 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha that matured in used American oak barrels for three years, where it was hand-racked from barrel to barrel six times in the case of Tempranillo and five times for the Garnacha...
"Mount Hermon Red exhibits fruit notes of berries and cherries, along with nuances of Mediterranean herbs, chocolate and orange zest. This medium-bodied red blend is vibrant and flavorful, making it a great everyday drinking wine. Ready to enjoy upon release, Mount Hermon Red will remain in excellent drinking condition for some three years from vintage. Give this versatile wine a go with grilled lamb chops, hearty vegetarian moussaka, or a plate of assorted cheeses." —winemaker
Blend: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
The Mount Hermon White from Golan Heights Winery is a fruit-driven, uncomplicated and easy-drinking white wine cuvée from the wine-growing region of Golan / Galilee. This cuvée is vinified from the grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat and Viognier.
In the glass, this wine appears a brilliant golden yellow. The nose reveals fresh aromas of sun-ripened lime, complemented by exotic fruits - especially melon stands out. The fruit aromas are perfectly underlined by delicate floral notes. On the palate, this white wine convinces with its lively and vital structure and medium body. The acidity is very well integrated and gives this wine its wonderful freshness.
Gilgal Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Golan Heights and Upper Galilee. The cool climate, rocky volcanic soil, and high altitude are ideal conditions for growing this classic variety. Aging in French oak barrels for 12 months adds to the complexity and cellaring potential of this deep red wine.
Aged in French oak for one year, Galil Mountain Ela is an elegant red blend with notes of sour cherry and red raspberry. A well balanced wine that serves great with lamb and herbs, pasta with red sauce, barbecued chicken and even pan-seared steak. A great aging potential between 3-5 years.c
A racy white, with a mouthwatering mix of Honeycrisp apple, ripe yellow plum, grated ginger and blanched almond. Delivers hints of orange blossom honey and salty mineral, which add complexity to the creamy finish. Garganega and Trebbiano. Drink now throug...
Very expressive, with aromas of lime blossoms, jasmine, incense and warm peach skin, this crackles with vivid acidity that's finely meshed with layers of ripe yellow melon and apple fruit, salted almond and candied ginger. A classy white that echoes on th...
Jasmine, lemons, white peaches, pears and stones on the nose. Fresh and tangy with a light to medium body. Mineral and refreshing. Drink now.
The appellation of Montpeyroux does not have any official grands crus, but Domaine d’Aupilhac’s Les Cocalières is certainly worthy of such distinction. This volcanic amphitheater, made up of basalt, raw limestone, and marine fossils, is perched high above the town of Montpeyroux and had lain essentially untouched until the inquisitive Sylvain Fadat started to plant vines there in 1999. The move was a stroke of genius, as Fadat’s bottlings from this terroir have proven to be among the most complex and elegant wines of southern France. Savory in a similar way to the reds of Saint-Joseph, the Cocalières rouge evokes black olive, lavender, and roasted game -Kermit Lynch
—Dixon Brooke