Vintage Producer Product Name Notes Source Score Sell Sheet Updated
2016 Santa Barbara Winery Santa Barbara County Pinot noir From portions of the Burning Creek and Lafond Vineyards, this fruit-forward wine is a solid deal, starting with strong aromas of black cherry, licorice and nutmeg. It’s a full-flavored Pinot Noir that currently shows a rather tense structure, carrying flavors of black raspberry, boysenberry and black pepper. Editors’ Choice. Wine Enthusiast 90 2018-12-18
2017 Keuka Spring Riesling Humphreys Vineyard A mineral-laden nose of wet rock and crushed slate mingles with broader tones of white blossoms and yellow apple. This is off-dry in style and delicately textured on the palate, displaying a juicy orchard-fruit profile that’s peppered with notes of jasmine and tonic water. Wine Enthusiast 91 2018-12-18
2017 Keuka Spring Riesling A bright nose of apple and pear aromas melds with an edging of tangerine and grapefruit in this off-dry wine. The palate is delicate and soft, displaying a plump orchard-fruit flavor backed by orange acidity. A peach-fuzz texture lingers on the finish Wine Enthusiast 90 2018-12-18
2014 Valderiz Valdehermoso Crianza A compelling mix of berry, oak, mocha and earthy aromas is true to Ribera del Duero and moderately complex. A tight, tannic palate delivers blackberry and smoked meat flavors prior to a fleshy, meaty tasting finish. Drink through 2021. Wine Enthusiast 90 2018-12-18
2016 Roucas Toumba Vacqueyras Les Premices Blanc Brilliant straw-yellow. An intensely perfumed, mineral-tinged bouquet evokes fresh pear, Meyer lemon, honeysuckle and gingery spices. Silky and sharply delineated on the palate, offering vibrant citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a touch of fennel. Clings with excellent tenacity on the incisive finish, which leaves sexy floral and candied citrus fruit notes behind. Vinous 92 2018-12-17
2016 Roucas Toumba Vacqueyras La Grande Terre Lurid ruby. Heady red and blue fruit liqueur, licorice and violet aromas are complicated by allspice and smoky mineral nuances that build steadily in the background. Sappy and expansive in the mouth, offering appealingly sweet cherry cola and blueberry flavors that are sharpened and given backbone by a spine of juicy acidity. Plays richness off energy with a steady hand and finishes impressively long and gently tannic, leaving a sappy red fruit note behind. Vinous 93 2018-12-17
2015 Roucas Toumba Vacqueyras Les Restanques de Cabassole Bright ruby. Powerful red and dark berry aromas are complemented by baking spice, incense and lavender pastille notes. Sappy and broad on the palate, offering vivacious black raspberry, cherry and spicecake flavors energized by an undercurrent of juicy acidity. Silky, harmonious tannins build slowly on an impressively long, seamless finish that leaves behind energetic floral and dark berry notes. Vinous 92 2018-12-17
2016 Domaine Seguinot-Bordet Chablis The 2016 Chablis Villages, matured in a combination of stainless steel and barrels, has a lifted bouquet, with hints of yellow flower (dandelion consommé, perhaps) coming through with time. The palate is fresh on the entry, with a touch of orange rind neatly embroidered into the Granny Smith apple and granite notes that gently fan out on the finish. This is a few furlongs better than the Petit Chablis this vintage and, as such, comes recommended. Wine Advocate 90 2018-12-17
2016 Pietro Caciorgna Ciauria Etna Rosso Surprising aromas of fresh basil and plums follow through to a medium body, firm tannins and a juicy finish. Hints of lemon leaf. Drink now. James Suckling 92 2018-12-13
2016 Foris Pinot Noir Rogue Valley This has bright and instantly appealing fruit aromas and flavors with a fresh array of red cherries and raspberries framed in neat, crisp and approachable tannins. Drink now. James Suckling 91 2018-12-06