This offers a dense core of plum, cassis and cherry fruit, with rosemary and bay accents, all of which unfurl wonderfully through the rich yet fresh finish. Best from 2018 through 2030.-J.M.
Eye: Deep and dark red. Shiny. Nose: Fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Palate: Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine. Overall: Full with a long finish and plenty... Read More
Another terrific white is the 2015 Cotes du Rhone Blanc, a cuvee that continues to over-deliver in just about every vintage. Tasting like a top-flight Condrieu with its tangerine, honey and floral aromas and flavors, it s pure,... Read More
Sauvignon Blanc probably originated in Bordeaux, but it's in the limestone soils of the Loire Valley that it shows its best. Light to medium bodied, with intense aromatics of pear and apple, citrus fruit flavors bring freshness... Read More
Font de Joubert are made by the Charrier family from old vines, many over 100 years old. These gnarly old vines produce a concentrated grape juice from a number of small plots that are co-fermented. Almost entirely Grenache, just... Read More
Cote des Roses celebrates the Mediterranean lifestyle. The Languedoc appellation stretches alongside the Mediterranean coast The soils vary, mainly with hard limestone and schist, but also gravel transported from the rivers of... Read More
Enticing dark cherry and earth tones on the nose. Juicy and pure on the palate with nice depth and energy to the crisp, yet ripe fruit and black tea notes. Excellent balance. A remarkable value in Burgundy. The Wine Buyer, 91... Read More
An amazing bargain for such a fine wine, the Chateau Guillaume Bordeaux Superieur is a standout in the 2019 vintage. Gold medal winner at the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards, this 100% Malbec (highly unusual from Bordeaux) was... Read More