Vintage Producer Product Name Notes Source Score Sell Sheet Updated
2021 Vignerons de Buxy Mercurey Perfuse aromas of ripe strawberries and rhubarb sprinkled with white peppercorn makes for an enticing nose. The palate features subtle tannins that support a delicate red berry and savory mid-palate. Mouth-watering acidity provides balance and gives length to a long finish of mushroom, clove and vanilla. Great for every-day drinking especially to lure in new-world wine loving friends. Wine Enthusiast 93 2024-07-30
2022 Ezio Poggio Timorasso Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna 'Archetipo' A bouquet of stone fruit and white flowers greets the nose, with candied peach notes and a touch of lemon zest dancing alongside a subtle herbal and pine undertone. On the palate, this Timorasso is as lean and sharp as a blade, with tart citrus flavors of lemon and key lime dominating. A limestone note lingers on the finish, a testament to the unique terroir of the Colli Tortonesi. Wine Enthusiast 90 2024-07-30
2021 Carol Shelton Zinfandel 'Wild Thing' Mendocino County The bottling is a homage to old-vine Zinfandel—the grapes are indeed wild things. It is concentrated, with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, florals, molasses, black pepper and toasty oak on the nose. The flavors on the palate are ripe black plum, huckleberry coulis and allspice morphing into grilled orange slice, chicory and a dry long, finish. Decant and enjoy with a grilled portobello mushroom burger. Best Buy. Wine Enthusiast 92 2024-07-30
2022 Foris Pinot Noir Rogue Valley This is a superb value in Oregon Pinot Noir, with tart strawberry and sweet hay aromas making a nice introduction. The Foris estate wine is balanced, with gentle acidity and velvety tannins matched up with flavors like Bing cherries, basil and blueberry granola. This is one to buy by the case. Wine Enthusiast 90 2024-07-30
2021 Ezio Poggio Timorasso Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna 'Archetipo' This Timorasso might cause a sensory overload, but that is a good thing. Aromas of ripe peach, green apple, and honeysuckle fill the glass. On the palate, notes of candied and dried stone fruits mixed with roasted almonds provide a playground of flavors that ebb and flow as the wine evolves. Velvety, with a long finish driven by vibrant acidity and stunning minerality, this wine will shine with grilled or roasted fish dishes. Wine Enthusiast 92 2024-07-30
2021 Santa Barbara Winery Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Cherry, turned earth and sagebrush aromas introduce the nose into this appellation blend. The palate serves up cranberry, orange peel and pepper-spice flavors that ride high acid into the finish. Wine Enthusiast 90 2024-07-30
2020 Carol Shelton Rendezvous Rose' Mendocino This blush-hued wine is vibrant, with aromas of strawberry jam, raspberry coulis, dried orange rind and fresh herbs on the nose. Flavors of strawberry-cherry preserve, dried cranberry and mandarin orange wrap around mineral, spice and a dry, supple finish. Pair with grilled trout in citrus butter sauce. Best Buy. Wine Enthusiast 92 2024-07-30
2023 Pierrail Bordeaux Blanc This is a herbal wine, its cut-grass aroma and tight acidity giving freshness and a tightly wrought texture. The wine’s light lemon fruits and acidity are in balance. Drink now. Best Buy. Wine Enthusiast Best Buy 2024-07-30
2022 Sandro De Bruno Soave Classico This golden Soave enchants with honeyed and wild flower aromas, complemented by bitter almond and expressed orange zest. Roasted apple flavors with hints of caramelization open the palate with a richness that is balanced by notes of orange peel and pith. The wine finishes with a memorable minerality that haunts the memory. Best Buy. Wine Enthusiast 92 2024-07-30
2022 Walter Massa Timorasso Derthona Here is the edited version: This wine is from the estate that brought Timorasso back from the brink of extinction. Valter Massa continues to craft wines that captivate and energize the soul. This wine opens with pure sunshine, with vibrant apple and yellow-peach aromas dancing alongside wildflowers and hints of fresh herbs. Brace yourself for a tantalizing texture and layers of juicy fruits on a foundation of stone and salt. It’s a modern masterpiece that will leave you craving more. Drink now–2040. Cellar Selection. Wine Enthusiast 94 2024-07-30