| 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 |
| 2022 |
Pursued by Bear |
Syrah 'Baby Bear' Columbia Valley |
Precise and tightly wound at the core but appealing for its full-bodied blackberry, smoked pepper and black olive accents. Finishes with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033. 388 cases made. |
Wine Spectator |
92 |
 |
2026-02-19 |
| 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 |
| 2020 |
Mas d'En Gil |
Bellmunt Vi de Vila |
A silky and harmonious red that interweaves flavors of mulberry puree, black plum, orange pekoe tea leaf, clove and orange peel with lively acidity and supple tannins. Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2029. 2,500 cases made, 500 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
90 |
 |
2026-02-18 |
| 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 |
| 2024 |
Ocean Road |
Sauvignon Blanc |
The theme of this wine is subtlety. Offering subdued notes of green apple and a touch of pine, it impresses with its taut freshness, citrus lift, and kiss of sea spray. |
Tasting Panel |
90 |
 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 2019 |
Mas d'En Gil |
Clos Fontà Vinyes Velles |
Fragrant with notes of cedar, graphite and resin, this plushly textured, medium- to full-bodied red features flavors of baked black plum and black raspberry, plus sweet notes of licorice root, dried sage and milled pepper. Fine, chalky tannins firm the finish. Grenache and Carignan. Drink now through 2039. 450 cases made, 120 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
93 |
 |
2026-02-18 |