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Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2022

Abruzzo

October 11, 2024 - Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo has proudly served as the global benchmark for Montepulciano for nearly 40 years, and, for countless wine drinkers, continues to be the ideal introduction to the wines of Abruzzo. This wine shows how, when handled with care, the late-ripening Montepulciano grape produces refined wines of soft acidity, ripe and moderate tannins, and bright red berry and cherry notes with a distinct, spicy character.

Vinous -October 15, 2024 “Opens with a savory mix of wild herbs, cedar shavings and dried black cherries. It impresses with its silken textures and a solid core of tart wild berry fruits elevated…

Langlois Crémant de Loire Brut Réserve NV

Loire Valley, France

October 10, 2024 - This Crémant is mostly Chenin Blanc, the rest Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. Grown mostly in Saumur, it also includes fruit from Anjou and Touraine. Fresh and polished, it includes 10% reserve wines and ages for at least 24 months on the lees during its secondary fermentation.

Wine Enthusiast -October 09, 2024 "This fresh, bright crémant is a great value for the price point. Golden apple, bosc pear and dried white-flower blossom open on the nose and carry into a persistent finish.…

Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée NV

Champagne

October 09, 2024 - A journey of devotion, Special Cuvée’s powerful impact and elegant depth of flavor capture Bollinger’s distinct spirit. 30% ferments in neutral barrel for a silky texture while the reserve wines (hand-riddled and blended from magnum) contribute the signature aromas of an aged Champagne. Special Cuvée is layered with freshness, savor and spice, all in a velvety texture that truly stands apart.

Decanter -July 08, 2020 "The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of every Champagne house [...] Its grand recipe explains why, built on incredible depth of 50%-60%…

Wine Spectator -September 13, 2023 "Fine and seamless, with mouthwatering acidity well-meshed with a rich range of crème de cassis, poached apricot, gingerbread and almond extract flavors, plus accents of fleur de sel, Meyer lemon…

James Suckling -January 01, 1970 "Lovely density and a fine-bubble texture. Dried apple and apricot with hints of dried flowers. Medium to full body. with medium-rich fruit. Spice, zest and ginger character. Usually 10% in…

Jeb Dunnuck -November 08, 2022 "The NV Champagne Special Cuvée is 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, and a small amount of Meunier, with the base wine coming from the 2018 vintage and 15% from reserve.…

Far Mountain Myrna Chardonnay 2021

Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California

October 09, 2024 - Myrna’s focused intensity of fruit and texture reflects its two extreme mountain and hillside vineyard sites.  The word Myrna translates to "beloved", a reflection of Far Mountain's feelings about truly great Chardonnay: wines that can translate from their sites intense minerality, texture and a dazzling spectrum of flavors.

James Suckling -December 05, 2023 "Cooked apple with hints of caramel and flint as well as stone. A touch of nougat. Medium to full body with a firmness and fine creamy texture. Crunchy fruit at…

Vinous -July 11, 2024 "A potent wine from Far Mountain. Dry-farmed vines in the Bald Mountain vineyard yield an especially deep, savory Chardonnay typical of sites in Sonoma Valley at elevation. Readers will find…

Wine Enthusiast -September 30, 2024 "Bright and focused mountain fruit is on display here from a dry farmed vineyard at high elevation. Meyer lemon, white flowers, river rocks and tangerine aromas on the nose give…

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2023

Rhône Valley

October 03, 2024 - This wine showcases one of the great secrets of the Guigal family: their specialization in the great white Rhône varieties. While only 8% of wines from the Rhône are white, Guigal’s are a full 25% of their production; today they are the single largest producer of white wines in the region. It is a beautiful, seamless blend that represents unbelievable value.

James Suckling -December 05, 2023 "An aromatic white Cotes-du-Rhone with lots of floral aromas, including pink roses. Ripe and medium- to full-bodied. Long, creamy finish with a touch of fine tannins balancing this neatly. A…

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