| 2024 |
Frey |
Syrah North Coast |
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2026 |
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition |
92 |
 |
2026-02-09 |
| 2024 |
Trentadue |
La Storia' Sauvignon Blanc |
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2026 |
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition |
94 |
 |
2026-02-09 |
| 2024 |
Morgan |
Chardonnay 'Highland' Santa Lucia Highlands |
Polished wines aren’t always fun, and fun wines aren’t always polished. This one happens to check both boxes. On the nose, pineapple, cantaloupe, and mandarin orange mingle brightly with hints of clove and ginger, while the palate—broad and billowy but not in the least overblown—hums with judicious acidity, pops of nectarine, and a finish that echoes the aromatic profile, bringing things full-circle. One of Tasting Panel Magazine’s “Best Chardonnays” |
Tasting Panel |
93 |
 |
2026-02-03 |
| 2024 |
Jeff Carrel |
La Tire' Fitou |
Fresh violet, lavender, thyme, and blueberry aromas entice the nose on this blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Carignan. The palate is also lively, picking up hints of rosemary and black-raspberry, plus a brisk pepper spice that adds to the complexity. |
Wine Enthusiast |
93 |
 |
2026-02-03 |
| 2024 |
Jeff Carrel |
Languedoc 'Les Darons' |
There's an intense ripeness and bold power to this blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah from the Languedoc, offering dark boysenberry aromas at the core sprinkled with hints of garrigue. Grippy tannins frame the berry-driven sip, which benefits from pinches of thyme and pepper on the palate. |
Wine Enthusiast |
93 |
 |
2026-02-03 |
| 2019 |
Bailly Lapierre |
Cremant de Bourgogne 'Vive-la-Joie' Blanc |
Fresh fruit aromas of white nectarine, orange peel, lemon curd, and toasted pastry open on the nose. The palate is energetic acidity, magnified with pear skin and citrus pith filling the length of the taste that hearkens chalk-dusted lilac. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2026-02-03 |
| 2023 |
Il Bastardo |
Sangiovese |
On the nose, aromas of cherry candy and wild strawberry pop above a foundation of top soil. Maraschino cherries and candied orange slices play on the palate, which has an overall tangy, tart feel. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
 |
2026-02-03 |
| 2021 |
Bailly Lapierre |
Cremant de Bourgogne 'Vive-la-Joie' Rose |
Salmon-gold in color, cheerful aromas of rose hip, hibiscus, and brioche open on the nose guided by cherry strudel and red raspberry. The palate is balanced with an attractive undercurrent of breadiness that tussles with a vibrant streak of acidity which ultimately prevails on the finish. |
Wine Enthusiast |
92 |
 |
2026-02-03 |
| 2023 |
Jeff Carrel |
Languedoc 'Les Darons' |
Potent aromas of bold cherry and berry fruits meet with prominent clove, nutmeg and caramel-candy aromas on the approachable nose of this bottling, which is mostly Grenache with a "little" Syrah and even less Carignan. The richness of the berry-laden palate is cut by flashes of garrigue and thyme, accented with a peppery finish. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
92 |
 |
2026-02-03 |
| NV |
Bailly Lapierre |
Cremant de Bourgogne Pinot Noir |
Charming, bready aromas entice the nose along with ripe grated pear, orange marmalade, and the slightest whisper of forest floor. The midpalate is tangy orchard fruit followed by wet river stone and chalky white blossom. Serve as an aperitif and see your guests smile. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2026-02-03 |