| 2018 |
Chateau Montus |
Madiran |
A firm, serious and well-structured blend of 80% tannat and 20% cabernet sauvignon. Notes of dark plums, blackberries, dried herbs and baking spices emerge on the nose. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins and fresh acidity. Plain and dense on the palate with more dark berry character and a touch of spices. Compact finish. Try from 2025. |
James Suckling |
92 |
 |
2024-03-29 |
| 2018 |
Chateau Montus |
La Tyre Madiran |
Scented nose with aromas of blackberries, dark plums, dried herbs, licorice, cigar box and baking spices. It’s full-bodied with plush tannins. Dense, generous and textural, with balance and vitality throughout. There is a polished character here with a compact core of berries, spices and herbs and a long finish with plenty of patina. 100% tannat. Try after 2030. |
James Suckling |
94 |
 |
2024-03-29 |
| 2022 |
Domaine Eric Louis |
Sauvignon Blanc 'Sophie Bertin' |
VinePair's 30 Best Sauvignon Blancs for 2024 |
VinePair |
30 Best |
 |
2024-03-28 |
| 2022 |
Landmark |
Chardonnay 'Overlook' Sonoma County |
Richly textured yet well balanced, this elegant and layered wine deftly combines baked apples, light pastry spices, cream and vanilla flavors on a silky texture lifted by lemon-zest acidity. |
Wine Enthusiast |
92 |
 |
2024-03-27 |
| 2019 |
La Fiorita |
Brunello di Montalcino 'Fiore di NO' |
Savory notes of wild herbs and olive frame the cherry and plum flavors in this complex red. Sanguine and mineral accents are interwoven as this gathers steam on the long, expansive aftertaste. Balanced and solidly built, showing terrific length and energy, with a lasting impression of cherry. Best from 2026 through 2043. |
Wine Spectator |
96 |
 |
2024-03-27 |
| 2019 |
La Fiorita |
Brunello di Montalcino |
Strawberry, raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors are beautifully displayed in this charming version, with loam, tobacco and herbs adding detail while the aftertaste goes on and on. Shows balance and formidable length. Best from 2026 through 2042. |
Wine Spectator |
95 |
 |
2024-03-27 |
| 2018 |
La Fiorita |
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva |
Aromatic and expressive, this red features plum, cherry, leather and iron flavors, with accents of rose and woodsy underbrush. This straddles the line between power and elegance, with fine harmony and a saline aftertaste, showing fine potential. Best from 2027 through 2042. |
Wine Spectator |
95 |
 |
2024-03-27 |
| 2022 |
Candoni |
Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie |
Aromas of ripe pear and citrus pop out of the glass of this fresh Pinot Grigio. The palate offers crisp acidity, with flavors of green apple and a hint of minerality. This all-around white works well on its own or paired with grilled shrimp or a bright citrus salad. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
Best Buy |
 |
2024-03-26 |
| 2021 |
Frey |
Petite Sirah Mendocino |
Purple garnet-hued dense, black berry, boysenberry, fresh florals, dried eucalyptus on the nose. Lively, concentrated black currant, blueberry compote, orange zest, clove morphing into dried tobacco leaf and bittersweet chocolate on the finish. If you are curious about natural wine, pick this one up to try. Aerate and pair with hearty faire. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
 |
2024-03-26 |
| 2022 |
Lava Cap |
Chardonnay El Dorado |
This wine is zesty, with aromas of green apple, apricot, potpourri, clove, orange sherbet on the nose. The palate is baked Golden Delicious apple, candied orange, cinnamon, allspice, interlaced with cardamom baked apple pie, caramel and vanilla spice. Pair with pistachio-crusted salmon. |
Wine Enthusiast |
93 |
 |
2024-03-26 |