| 2020 |
Domaine Alain Voge |
Saint-Peray Les Bulles d'Alain |
Enticing notes of bruised apple, herbs and fennel show a subtly honeyed dimension, with toasted hazelnut, dried hay and salted brioche adding to the richness. The refined, racy mousse is powered by grapefruit pith acidity and sharp mineral elements. Offers a full-bodied, pleasingly bitter-edged finish. Drink now. 225 cases made, 40 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
91 |
 |
2026-02-19 |
| 2023 |
Beauchene |
Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Grande Reserve' |
There’s an earthy, leafy dimension to this ripe version, with cherry and graphite bolstered by grilled anise and lavender perfume. Tangy acidity and firm tannins guide the finish. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2032. 1,870 cases made, 1,017 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
90 |
 |
2026-02-19 |
| 2019 |
Mas d'En Gil |
Coma Blanca Vinyes Velles |
Fragrant with petrol, honeycomb and fennel seed notes, this offers a lightly fleshy, fine-grained texture that supports flavors of poached pear, toasted almond and dried white cherry. A light tang of salinity is a refreshing sweep on the finish. Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo. Drink now through 2030. 260 cases made, 35 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
91 |
 |
2026-02-18 |
| NV |
UNA |
Vodka |
This exceptional 70-proof spirit from Florida is flower-infused-a point emphasized by its unique rose-shaped glass topper. The bouquet fittingly exudes a garden of roses, jasmine, and peonies plus a waft of vanilla, and lavender extends to the palate, where it's ethereally laced with green tea and jasmine rice. |
Tasting Panel |
95 |
 |
2026-02-18 |
| 2021 |
Isabel Estate |
Pinot Noir |
A Southern Hemisphere Pinot harvested during the first half of 2021 may seem like a latecomer to our shores, but this terrific overachiever in relation to its price has certainly benefited from some development. Ripe black cherry is augmented by pleasantly earthy notes of wild mushrooms with spicy accents. |
Tasting Panel |
93 |
 |
2026-02-18 |
| 2023 |
Morgan |
Syrah 'G17' Santa Lucia Highlands |
Aged for nine months in French oak, this lip-smacking wine captures Syrah's signature notes of aged meat and pepper evenly layered with blue and red fruits. The tannins showcase its muscular physique with a dry, herbal quality, making it a gastronomic delight. |
Tasting Panel |
92 |
 |
2026-02-18 |
| 2021 |
Mas d'En Gil |
Bellmunt Vi de Vila |
A lively, medium-bodied red, with an underpinning of fresh, loamy earth and chewy tannins layered with pureed cherry and pomegranate, dried dill and thyme, singed orange peel, and tar. Spiced finish. Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2031. 2,500 cases made, 500 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
90 |
 |
2026-02-18 |
| 2024 |
Lobster Reef |
Sauvignon Blanc |
This wine is no wallflower, with a nose redolent of candied lime, honeysuckle, and grilled green pepper. And it certainly has its sea legs: briny oyster and a crisp saline sensation are buoyed by lemon and chalk, making for a bright, juicy delight. |
Tasting Panel |
92 |
 |
2026-02-18 |
| 2023 |
Cape Mentelle |
Chardonnay 'Marri' |
This light, bright, refreshing Chardonnay offers more complexity than one would expect given its price. Predominantly aged on fine lees in steel tanks, it gains a bit of spiciness from partial aging in oak. Vibrant acidity adds a refreshing character akin to that of a cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc but with more restrained aromatics and broader versatility. |
Tasting Panel |
91 |
 |
2026-02-18 |
| 2022 |
Lobster Reef |
Pinot Noir |
This is a delight, with pepper, paprika, and rosemary spicing things up alongside pops of juicy cranberry and pine. Its refreshing purity is intriguing, lifted by tannins that tickle through the bright, zesty finish. |
Tasting Panel |
93 |
 |
2026-02-18 |