| 2018 |
Lamblin & Fils |
Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons |
There’s ripeness to the nose with fresh melon, peach and banana aromas, leading to a palate that has a fleshy, smooth and roundly appealing feel. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
91 |
 |
2019-11-22 |
| 2018 |
Lamblin & Fils |
Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons |
This premier cru, from the 18th generation of the Lamblin family, has produced a crisp, cool wine with some steely acidity from vines on the left bank of the Serein river. Its fresh mien is underlined by the citrus flavors and green-apple aftertaste. Drink from 2021. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2019-11-22 |
| 2016 |
Bodegas Y Vinedos Valderiz |
De Chiripa |
This sleek red delivers bright cherry and red plum flavors that mingle with leafy, dark chocolate and smoky notes in a polished package. Well-integrated tannins and juicy acidity keep this focused and fresh. Drink now through 2024. 1,000 cases made, 120 cases imported. |
Wine Spectator |
92 |
 |
2019-11-18 |
| 2018 |
Candoni |
Pinot Grigio |
Silvery emerald straw color. Aromas of pressed flowers and lemon zest with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a smooth, delightful, medium-length white peach, lemon verbena, and white pepper finish with no oak flavor. A classic Pinot Grigio with great acidity and a food-friendly style. Gold Medal, Exceptional, Best Buy |
Tastings.com |
90 |
 |
2019-11-12 |
| 2018 |
Col Vetoraz |
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut DOCG |
Enticing scents of honeysuckle, hawthorn, citrus and a whiff of alpine herb lift out of the glass. Crisp and loaded with finesse, the linear foaming palate delivers restrained but savory sensations of green apple, unripe pear, lemon zest and a white-almond note. Bright acidity and a silky perlage provide the backdrop. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2019-11-12 |
| 2016 |
Di Giovanna |
Helios Rosso |
Lots of pumice and tar with asphalt character to the blue fruit on both the nose and palate. Medium body, chewy tannins and a tarry finish. Unique volcanic flavors. Syrah and nero d’avola. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
James Suckling |
93 |
 |
2019-11-11 |
| 2018 |
Di Giovanna |
Vurria Nerello Mascalese Rosato DOC |
Peach pit, cantaloupe melon and some slightly reductive, spicy elements introduce the nose. Though not the most vertical of wines, the body is mouth-filling and the acidity pronounced enough to add a sense of structure. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2019-11-11 |
| 2018 |
Di Giovanna |
Vurria Grillo DOC |
Peach pit, dried apricots and roasted herbs make for a pronounced nose to this grillo. Full body, medium acidity and lots of fleshy fruit on the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2019-11-11 |
| 2017 |
Morgan Winery |
Twelve Clones Pinot Noir |
Light bright red. Lively, smoke-accented red berry, candied rose, vanilla and allspice scents display very good clarity and lift. Sweet and energetic in style, offering spice-tinged raspberry, cherry-vanilla and spicecake flavors that spread out slowly on the back half. Closes supple and sweet, with building spiciness and fine-grained tannins that add shape and subtle grip. 40% new French oak. |
Vinous |
91 |
 |
2019-11-06 |
| 2017 |
Morgan Winery |
Highland Chardonnay |
Shimmering yellow. Aromas of spice-tinged melon and peach are accompanied by smoky oak and citrus zest nuances on the perfumed nose. Seamless and focused on the palate, displaying an appealing blend of heft and energy to the ripe honeydew, nectarine and candied ginger flavors. Closes on a subtle vanilla note, with good length and a bracing jolt of lemon zest. Raised in all French oak, 29% of it new. |
Vinous |
90 |
 |
2019-11-06 |