| 2020 |
I Custodi |
Etna Rosso 'Aetneus' |
The 2020 Etna Rosso Aetneus smolders up with a darkly floral mix of mentholated black cherries, dried violets and ashen stones. Silken textures, cooling acidity and ripe wild berry fruits wash across the palate. A saturation of minerals and fine tannins amass toward the close. Built for the cellar, this finishes long and structured with a resonance of sour citrus and lavender pastille. The 2020 is a gorgeous rendition of I Custodi's Aetneus. |
Vinous |
95 |
 |
2025-08-27 |
| 2014 |
I Custodi |
Etna Rosso Riserva 'Saeculare' |
A whiff of Christmas spice gives way to wild blueberries and dusty dried flowers as the 2014 Etna Rosso Riserva Saeculare tempts the imagination. It is beautifully resolved with a silken gracefulness brought about through maturity. Cooling acidity guides ripe red berry fruits across the palate. A gentle tug of fine tannins remains as sour citrus, minerals and spice come together on the hauntingly dark and nicely balanced finale. This late release is a beautiful interpretation from one of Etna's landmark vintages. |
Vinous |
94 |
 |
2025-08-27 |
| 2024 |
Pursued by Bear |
Rose 'Blushing Bear' Columbia Valley |
A blend of 77% Grenache and 23% Mourvèdre, the grapes for the 2024 Rose Blushing Bear are picked early and whole-cluster pressed to maintain freshness and offer delicious complexity. This is an outstanding, textured, complex, and vibrant wine, richly layered in red and black berry, mouth-quenching citrus, and wisps of white pepper. Drink now. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
95 |
 |
2025-08-27 |
| 2022 |
Jolete |
Pinot Noir 'Le Verre Cuvee' Willamette Valley |
Aromas of cherries, strawberries, dried leaves and subtle spices. The palate is light and fresh, with soft tannins and a simple, fruit-driven finish. Easy and approachable. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2025-08-26 |
| 2021 |
Pursued by Bear |
Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley |
High-toned and textured like its cousin Twin Bear, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is softer in tannins, but equally worth attention. Textured, complex, and savory, it has dark, deep layers of full-bodied black fruit at its core and a lasting note of iron and oak. Age 10-15 years. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
96 |
 |
2025-08-26 |
| 2022 |
Lornano |
Chianti Classico |
Restrained red cherries, leafy citrus character and fresh violets. The attack is supple and juicy with velvety tannins and brisk acidity. Medium- to full-bodied, it shines with pulpy fruit. Harmonious. Drink or hold. |
James Suckling |
93 |
 |
2025-08-26 |
| 2023 |
La Caminade |
Cahors 'Mission La Caminade' |
Big, ripe tannins, juicy black fruits and a licorice aroma mark out a wine with structure and richness. Produced from young vines, it has a vivid character and bright black fruits. Let it age further and drink from 2027. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
92 |
 |
2025-08-18 |
| 2022 |
Famille Georges Vigouroux |
Haute Serre Cahors 'Lucter' |
A balanced wine, this brings together fresh acidity and ripe red-berry fruits. The wine has a core of tannins that should soften soon. With its fragrant licorice aroma, the wine, from the high plateau above Cahors, will be ready from 2027. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
 |
2025-08-18 |
| 2020 |
Chateau Montus |
Blanc Sec Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh |
Intense and rich, this dry wine is filled with a ripe orange-peel aroma and spicy white-fruit flavors. Made from the Petit Courbu, one of the rarer varieties of the region, the wine exudes concentration balanced with final acidity. Drink now. Hidden Gem. |
Wine Enthusiast |
92 |
 |
2025-08-18 |
| 2020 |
Famille Georges Vigouroux |
Mercues Cahors 'Les Ailes' |
This is a supple, ripe wine with rich tannins and a polished texture. Its black-coffee aroma and ripe black fruits make a real second wine from this 88-acre estate. Drink from 2026. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
 |
2025-08-18 |