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Recent Reviews

Bodegas Riojanas, Rioja Crianza (La Rioja, Spain) “Monte Real” 2021 ($16, Bodegas Riojanas USA)
November 13, 2024
Bodegas Riojanas, Rioja Reserva (La Rioja, Spain) “Monte Real de Familia” 2019 ($23, Bodegas Riojanas USA)
November 13, 2024
Bodegas Riojanas, Rioja Gran Reserva, La Rioja, Spain “Monte Real” 2014 ($48, Bodegas Riojanas USA)
November 13, 2024
Bortolomiol, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Veneto, Italy) “Bandarossa” Extra Dry 2023 ($25)
November 6, 2024
Agricola Punica, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT (Sardinia, Italy) “Samas” 2023 ($22, Kobrand)
November 6, 2024
Villa Sandi, Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG (Veneto, Italy) Brut 2023 ($50, Demeine Estates)
November 6, 2024
Château des Jacques, Beaujolais Blanc (Burgundy, France) Chardonnay 2023 ($25, Kobrand)
November 6, 2024
Tenuta del Melo, Gavi DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2022 ($15, R & B Wine Imports)
October 23, 2024
Kumeu River, North Island (New Zealand) Chardonnay, Estate 2022 ($38, Wilson Daniels)
October 23, 2024
Ronchi di Manzano, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio “Ramato” 2022 ($20, R&B Wine Imports)
October 23, 2024
Kumeu River, North Island (New Zealand) Pinot Noir “Kumeu Village” 2022 ($25, Wilson Daniels)
October 23, 2024
Domaine Gérard Tremblay, Chablis Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Fourchaume 2021 ($40, Jeanne-Marie de Champs Selection)
October 23, 2024
Domaine de Saint Cosme, IGP Vaucluse, Principauté D’Orange (Rhône Valley, France) “Les Deux Albion” 2023 ($25, Winebow)
October 15, 2024
Drouhin Vaudon, Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons (Burgundy, France) 2022 ($60, Dreyfus Ashby)
October 15, 2024
Ronchi di Manzano, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2022 ($20, R&B Wine Imports)
October 15, 2024
Cascina Adelaide, Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Vigna Preda 2019 ($28, R&B Wine Imports)
October 15, 2024
Beconcini, Terre di Puscany, Italy) “Maurleo” 2020 ($18, R&B Wine Import)
October 15, 2024
Badia di Morrona, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Vermentino “Felciaio” 2023
October 8, 2024
Badia di Morrona, Chianti Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “I Sodi del Paretaio” 2021
October 8, 2024
Badia di Morrona, Chianti DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “I Sodi del Paretaio” 2022
October 8, 2024
Nicolas-Jay Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay “Affinités” 2022
October 1, 2024
Sella & Mosca, Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG (Sardinia, Italy) “Monteoro” 2021
October 1, 2024
Domaine Brégeon, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Clisson (Loire Valley, France) “La Molette” 2019
October 1, 2024
Maison Joseph Drouhin, Saint-Véran (Burgundy, France) 2022
October 1, 2024
Domaine William Fèvre, Chablis (Burgundy, France) 2022
October 1, 2024
Badia di Morrona, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “N’Antia” 2020
September 24, 2024
Badia di Morrona, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Taneto” 2021
September 24, 2024
Badia di Morrona, Terre di Pisa DOC (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese “VignaAlta” 2019
September 24, 2024
Lionel Faury, Saint-Joseph (Rhône Valley, France) “Les Ribaudes” 2021
September 24, 2024
Rotem and Mounir Saouma, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France) “Arioso” 2020
September 24, 2024
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
September 17, 2024
Nicolas-Jay Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir “L’Ensemble” 2022
September 10, 2024
Nicolas-Jay Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir “Own-Rooted” 2022
September 10, 2024
Nicolas-Jay Estate, Dundee Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir Nysa Vineyard 2022
September 10, 2024
Rocche Costamagna, Barolo Riserva (Piedmont, Italy) Rocche Dell’Annunziata “Bricco Francesco” 2016
September 10, 2024
Rocche Costamagna, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) Rocche Dell’Annunziata 2020
September 10, 2024
Ayala, Champagne (France) “A/18” Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut 2018
September 10, 2024
Conde Valdemar, Rioja Reserva (Spain) 2015
September 3, 2024
Ornellaia, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Le Volte dell’Ornellaia” 2022
September 3, 2024
Tenuta La Massa, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Giorgio Primo” 2020
September 3, 2024
DiamAndes, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec – Syrah “Perlita” 2020
September 3, 2024
Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes (New York) Riesling 2023
August 27, 2024
El Coto, Rioja Crianza (Spain) 2019
August 27, 2024
Domaine Mont Bessay, Juliénas (Beaujolais, France) En Bessay 2022
August 27, 2024
Domaine Mont Bessay, Juliénas (Beaujolais, France) Quatre Cerisiers 2022
August 27, 2024
Trapiche, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec Finca Coletto “Terroir Series” 2018
August 27, 2024
Trapiche, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) Cabernet Sauvignon Finca Laborde “Terroir Series” 2017
August 27, 2024
Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes (New York) Grüner Veltliner 2023
August 20, 2024
Mar de Frades, Rías Baixas (Galicia, Spain) Albariño 2022
August 20, 2024
Ramón Bilbao, Rueda (Castilla y León, Spain) Verdejo 2022
August 20, 2024
Attems, Collio DOC (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) Sauvignon Blanc “Cicinis” 2020
August 20, 2024
DiamAndes, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) Chardonnay “Perlita” 2022
August 20, 2024
Trothe, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) Grenache “Limited” 2021
August 13, 2024
Trothe, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) Syrah 2021
August 13, 2024
Trothe, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
August 13, 2024
Duca di Salaparuta, Terre Siciliane IGT (Sicily, Italy) Vermentino “Sentiero del Vento” 2021
August 13, 2024
Pellegrino, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Grillo “Gazzerotta Senaría” 2022
August 13, 2024
Domaine Barmès-Buecher, Alsace (France) Pinot Blanc “Rosenberg” 2022
August 6, 2024
Domaine Ostertag, Alsace (France) Pinot Noir “Les Jardins” 2021
August 6, 2024
Tapiz, San Pablo, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec “Black Tears” 2019
August 6, 2024
Tapiz, San Pablo, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) “Retrato Por Jean Claude” 2017
August 6, 2024
Zolo, Luján de Cuyo (Mendoza, Argentina) Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Estate Grown 2021
August 6, 2024
Hillick & Hobbs, Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, New York) Dry Riesling Estate 2021
July 30, 2024
Jean-Baptiste Adam, Alsace (France) Riesling “Les Natures” 2021
July 30, 2024
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace (France) Muscat 2021
July 30, 2024
Wapisa, Rio Negro, Patagonia (Argentina) Malbec 2021
July 30, 2024
Wapisa, Rio Negro, Patagonia (Argentina) Pinot Noir 2022
July 30, 2024
Crosby Roamann, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
July 16, 2024
Domaine La Florane, Côtes du Rhône-Villages Saint Maurice (Rhône Valley, France) “Echevin” 2021
July 16, 2024
Domaine Servin, Chablis Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Butteaux 2022
July 16, 2024
Maison Louis Latour, Bourgogne Aligoté (Burgundy, France) 2022
July 16, 2024
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021
July 9, 2024
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard 2021
July 9, 2024
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Pratt Vineyard, Irwin Lane 2021
July 9, 2024
Wither Hills Winery, Marlborough (South Island, New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2023
July 9, 2024
Maset des Montagnes, Côtes du Roussillon (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) Grenache – Macabeu “Terroirs D’Altitude” 2022
July 9, 2024
Maison Albert Bichot, Petit Chablis (Burgundy, France) 2022
July 9, 2024
Bells Up Winery, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir “Maestro” Estate Reserve 2021
June 18, 2024
Bells Up Winery, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir “Candide” Estate Reserve 2021
June 18, 2024
Bells Up Winery, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate “Jupiter” 2021
June 18, 2024
Diebolt-Vallois, Champagne (France) Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV
June 18, 2024
Benjamin Leroux, Bourgogne Aligoté (Burgundy, France) 2020
June 18, 2024
Bells Up Winery, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Blanc “Rhapsody” 2023
June 11, 2024
Bells Up Winery, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir “Titan” 2021
June 11, 2024
Sébastien Girost, Champagne (France) Pur Meunier “Dure Peine” Brut NV
June 11, 2024
Domaine du Cellier aux Moines, Montagny Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Charmelottes Vieilles Vignes “1939” 2020
June 11, 2024
Domaine Louis Michel et Fils, Chablis Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Montée de Tonnerre 2022
June 11, 2024
Castell’in Villa, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2017
June 4, 2024
Orsoladi, Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “La Rustìa” 2021
June 4, 2024
Domaine Louis Michel et Fils, Chablis Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Vaillons 2020
June 4, 2024
Domaine Louis Michel et Fils, Chablis Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Butteaux 2020
June 4, 2024
Château Malartic Lagravière, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux, France) “Le Comte de Malartic” 2019
June 4, 2024
Nuraghe Crabioni, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) “Carbioni” 2022
May 28, 2024
Giacomo Fenocchio, Barbera d’Alba Superiore (Piedmont, Italy) 2022
May 28, 2024
Paolo Conterno, Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) La Ginestra 2019
May 28, 2024
Goisot, Bourgogne Aligoté (Burgundy, France) 2022
May 28, 2024
Gaspard, Vin de France (France) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
May 28, 2024
Paradise Springs, Virginia (United States) Petit Manseng 2022
May 21, 2024
Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia (United States) “Paxxito” 2019
May 21, 2024
Breaux Vineyards, Virginia (United States) Nebbiolo Reserve “The Fog” 2019
May 21, 2024
Cave Ridge Vineyard, Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) “Fossil Hill Reserve” Red Wine 2019
May 21, 2024
Weingut Norbert Bauer, Niederösterreich (Austria) Grüner Veltliner “Schplïnk!” 2023
May 21, 2024
October One Vineyard, Virginia (United States) Albariño 2022
May 14, 2024
Bluestone Vineyard, Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) Petit Verdot 2017
May 14, 2024
Capensis, Western Cape (South Africa) Chardonnay 2020
May 14, 2024
Capensis, Stellenbosch (Western Cape, South Africa) Chardonnay “Silene” 2021
May 14, 2024
Capensis, Stellenbosch (Western Cape, South Africa) Chardonnay “Fijnbosch” 2020
May 14, 2024
Michael Shaps, Monticello (Virginia) “En Hommage, L. Scott” 2020
May 7, 2024
Hark Vineyards, Monticello (Virginia) “Spark” 2019
May 7, 2024
La Crema Winery, Monterey (California) Chardonnay 2022
May 7, 2024
Argentiera, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Poggio al Ginepri” 2022
May 7, 2024
Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery, Monticello (Virginia) Chardonnay 2022
April 30, 2024
King Family Vineyards, Monticello (Virginia) Meritage 2019
April 30, 2024
Afton Mountain Vineyards, Monticello (Virginia) “T” 2019
April 30, 2024
Guillot-Broux, Mâcon-Chardonnay (Burgundy, France) “En Serre” 2022
April 30, 2024
Domaine Boris Champy, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune (Burgundy, France) “Bignon 421” 2022
April 30, 2024
Trivento, Lujan de Cuyo (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec “Golden Reserve” Black Series 2020
April 30, 2024
Domaine de La Garenne, Pouilly-Fuissé (Burgundy, France) 2022
April 16, 2024
Domaine de La Garenne, Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly (Burgundy, France) 2022
April 16, 2024
Domaine de La Garenne, Mâcon Azé (Burgundy, France) 2022
April 16, 2024
Maison Auvigue, Saint-Véran (Burgundy, France) “Chênes” 2022
April 9, 2024
Domaine Merlin, Saint-Véran (Burgundy, France) Le Grand Bussière 2022
April 9, 2024
La Soufrandière, Pouilly-Vinzelles (Burgundy, France) Les Quarts 2022
April 9, 2024
Domaine Merlin, Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Chevrières 2022
April 9, 2024
Domaine J. A. Ferret, Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Ménétrières “Hors Classe” 2022
April 9, 2024
Domaine Rijckaert, Mâcon Lugny (Burgundy, France) Les Crays Vers Vaux Vieilles Vignes 2022
April 9, 2024
Domaine Rijckaert, Macon Bussières (Burgundy, France) Au Clos Vieilles Vignes 2022
April 9, 2024
Maison Louis Latour, Viré-Clessé (Burgundy, France) 2022
April 2, 2024
Auvigue, Pouilly-Fuissé (Burgundy, France) “Les Villages” 2022
April 2, 2024
Cantine Ermes, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola “Epicentro” 2018
March 26, 2024
Regaleali, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola 2020
March 26, 2024
La Pépière, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Monnières-Saint Fiacre (Loire Valley, France) 2019
March 26, 2024
Le Rocher des Violettes, Mountlouis-sur-Loire (Loire Valley, France) “Touche-Mitaine” 2021
March 26, 2024
Domaine Ganevat, Côtes du Jura (France) Chardonnay “Rouchamps” 2018
March 26, 2024
René Bouvier, Marsannay (Burgundy, France) Longeroies Vieilles Vignes 2019
March 26, 2024
Laura Lardy, Chénas (Beaujolais, France) “La Fayarde” 2022
March 26, 2024
Viña Cobos, Mendoza (Argentina) “Cocodrilo” 2020
March 26, 2024
Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2020
March 5, 2024
I Fabbri, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) “Terra di Lamole” 2020
March 5, 2024
Caravaglio, Salina Bianco IGT (Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy) “Salina” 2022
March 5, 2024
Jermann, Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy) Pinot Grigio 2022
March 5, 2024
Capezzana, Toscana Rosso (Tuscany, Italy) “Ugo Contini Bonacossi” 2019
February 27, 2024
Frescobaldi, Chianti Rùfina Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) “Nipozzano” 2020
February 27, 2024
Villa Calcinaia, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2020
February 27, 2024
Girolamo Russo, Etna Rosso (Sicily, Italy) “‘a Rina” 2020
February 27, 2024
Domaine Buisson-Charles, Meursault (Burgundy, France) Vieilles Vignes 2021
February 27, 2024
Dupont-Fahn, Bourgogne Blanc (Burgundy, France) Chaumes des Perrières 2020
February 27, 2024
Villa Cerna, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2018
February 20, 2024
Villa Rosa, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) “Ribaldoni” 2018
February 20, 2024
Villa Cerna, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) “Primocolle” 2020
February 20, 2024
Ventisquero, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Carménère Apalta Vineyard “Obliqua” 2017
February 20, 2024
Ventisquero, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Apalta Vineyard “Vertice” 2019
February 20, 2024
Estate Argyros, Santorini (Greece) Assyrtiko 2022
February 13, 2024
Haritatos Vineyard, Slopes of Aenos PGI (Greece) Mavrodaphne “Mademoiselle Haritato” 2021
February 13, 2024
Alpha Estate, Amyndeon PDO (Macedonia, Greece) Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard 2020
February 13, 2024
Pommery & Greno, Champagne (France) Brut Rosé “Royal” NV
February 13, 2024
Albert Bichot, Crémant de Bourgogne (Burgundy, France) Brut Réserve NV
February 13, 2024
Villa Bucci, Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC (Marche, Italy) Verdicchio “Bucci” 2022
February 6, 2024
Villa Sandi, Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG (Veneto, Italy) La Rivetta 2021
February 6, 2024
Skouras, Peloponnese PGI (Greece) Moscofilero 2021
February 6, 2024
Mount Langi Ghiran, Grampians (Victoria, Australia) Riesling 2023
February 6, 2024
Lieb Cellars, North Fork of Long Island (New York) Pinot Blanc Estate 2022
January 30, 2024
Raventós i Blanc, Conca del Riu Anoia (Penedes, Spain) “De Nit” Sparkling Rosé 2021
January 30, 2024
Domaine Jean-Baptiste Ponsot, Rully 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Molesme 2021
January 30, 2024
Domaine Yvon and Laurent Vocoret, Chablis 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Fourchaume 2021
January 30, 2024
Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis (Burgundy, France) “V. V. 46” 2022
January 30, 2024
Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis (Burgundy, France) “Vieilles Vignes de Sainte Claire” 2022
January 30, 2024
Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils, Bourgogne Côte d’Or (Burgundy, France) Chardonnay 2022
January 30, 2024
Jacques Parent et Cie, Monthelie 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) Les Champs Fulliot 2022
January 30, 2024
Château de Raousset, Chiroubles (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) “Bel-Air” 2022
January 30, 2024
Tenuta La Massa, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “La Massa” 2020
January 23, 2024
Tenuta Luce, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Luce” 2019
January 23, 2024
Tenuta La Massa, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Giorgio Primo” 2019
January 23, 2024
Tenuta Calimaia, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany, Italy) 2020
January 16, 2024
San Felice, Toscana (Tuscany, Italy) Pugnitello 2020
January 16, 2024
Produttori Vini Manduria, Primitivo di Manduria Riserva DOC (Puglia, Italy) “Elegia” 2019
January 16, 2024
Domaine de L’Amandine, Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret (Rhône Valley, France) 2021
January 16, 2024
Biondi-Santi, Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) 2020
December 26, 2023
Case Alte, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola “16 Filari” 2020
December 26, 2023
Alex Foillard, Brouilly (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2021
December 19, 2023
Leyda, Valle de Leyda (Chile) Pinot Noir Costal Vineyards — Las Brisas 2020
December 19, 2023
Domaine Mont Bessay, Moulin-à-Vent (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) Le Vieux Bourg 2021
December 12, 2023
Gilles Copéret, Morgon (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2021
December 12, 2023
Domaine Mont Bessay, Juliénas (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) “En Bessay” 2021
December 12, 2023
Three Sticks, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard 2021
December 5, 2023
Domaine des Bruyeres, Domaine des Bruyeres (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2020
December 5, 2023
Domaine Perroud, Brouilly (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) L’Enfer des Balloquets 2020
December 5, 2023
Tenuta Perano, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2018
November 14, 2023
Tenuta Perano, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) Rialzi 2018
November 14, 2023
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Le Volte dell’Ornellaia” 2021
October 24, 2023
Tenuta Perano, Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2018
October 24, 2023
Tenuta Perano, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (Tuscany, Italy) Rialzi 2018
October 24, 2023
Maison Guillot-Broux, Mâcon Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2019
October 24, 2023
Domaine Guillot-Broux, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) “Les Genièvrières” 2020
October 24, 2023
Château Boutisse, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux, France) 2019
October 24, 2023
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Poggio alle Gazze” 2021
October 17, 2023
E. Guigal, Saint-Joseph (Rhône Valley, France) 2019
October 17, 2023
E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) 2020
October 17, 2023
E. Guigal, Côte Rôtie (Rhône Valley, France) “Brune et Blonde de Guigal” 2019
October 17, 2023
Château Tour Bayard, Montagne-Saint-Émillion (Bordeaux, France) 2019
October 17, 2023
Château Recougne, Bordeaux Supérieur (France) 2019
October 17, 2023
G. B. Burlotto, Langhe DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Freisa 2020
October 10, 2023
Lunae, Liguria di Levante IGT (Italy) Vermentino “Labianca” 2022
October 10, 2023
Lunae, Colli di Luni DOC (Liguria, Italy) Vermentino “Etichetta Gris” 2022
October 10, 2023
Lunae, Colli di Luni DOC (Liguria, Italy) Vermentino “Etichetta Nera” 2022
October 10, 2023
Alessandro di Camporeale, Monreale DOC (Italy) Catarratto Vigna di Mandranova 2020
October 10, 2023
Château Talbot, Saint-Julien (Bordeaux, France) “Connétable” 2018
October 10, 2023
Xanadu, Margaret River (Western Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon “Circa 77” 2020
October 10, 2023
Xanadu, Margaret River (Western Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon “Vinework” 2020
October 10, 2023
Eleven Eleven Wines, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 2021
October 3, 2023
Sella & Mosca, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) “La Cala” 2022
October 3, 2023
Luigi Baudana, Langhe Bianco DOC (Piedmont, Italy) “Dragon” 2021
October 3, 2023
Attems, Collio DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Sauvignon Blanc “Cicinis” 2020
October 3, 2023
Langlois-Chateau, Crémant de Loire (Loire Valley, France) Brut NV
October 3, 2023
Loveblock Vintners, Marlborough (South Island, New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc “Tee” 2022
September 26, 2023
Domaine Pernot Belicard, Bourgogne Côte d’Or (Burgundy, France) Chardonnay 2021
September 26, 2023
Xanadu, Margaret River (Western Australia) Chardonnay “Circa 77” 2021
September 26, 2023
Xanadu, Margaret River (Western Australia) Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon “Vinework” 2022
September 26, 2023
Xanadu, Margaret River (Western Australia) Chardonnay “Vinework” 2021
September 26, 2023
Iris Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2022
September 5, 2023
Mount Veeder Winery, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2021
September 5, 2023
Tenuta Perano, Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) 2021
September 5, 2023
Maison Louis Jadot, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) Pinot Noir 2021
September 5, 2023
Caprio Cellars, Walla Walla Valley (Washington) “Sanitella” Estate Red Wine 2020
August 29, 2023
Conde Valdemar, Rioja Crianza (Spain) Tempranillo 2018
August 29, 2023
Duca di Salaparuta, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Grillo “Calanica” 2022
August 29, 2023
Château de Chamirey, Mercurey Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Clos des Ruelles 2015
August 29, 2023
Frenzy, New Zealand () Sauvignon Blanc 2022
August 22, 2023
Maison Louis Jadot, Santenay (Burgundy, France) Clos des Gatsulards 2020
August 22, 2023
Maison Louis Jadot, Bourgogne Côte d’Or (Burgundy, France) 2020
August 22, 2023
Maison Louis Jadot, Beaune 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) “Celebration” 2020
August 22, 2023
Vino Vasai, Laurelwood District – Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir “Barrel Select” 2021
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Vino Vasai, Laurelwood District – Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate Reserve 2021
August 8, 2023
Vino Vasai, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir Estate Reserve 2019
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Conde Valdemar, Rioja Blanco (Spain) 2022
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Henri Perrusset, Mâcon-Villages (Burgundy, France) 2020
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M. Chapoutier, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) “Belleruche” 2021
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Iris Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) “Areté” Brut Blanc de Noirs 2019
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Te Awanga Estate, Hawke’s Bay (New Zealand) Syrah 2018
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Clos Apalta, Apalta (Colchagua Valley, Chile) 2019
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Caprio Cellars, Walla Walla Valley (Washington) “Eleanor” Estate Red Wine 2020
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Campo alla Sughera, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Campo alla Sughera” 2019
July 4, 2023
Tenuta Luce, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Lucente” 2020
July 4, 2023
Campo alla Sughera, Bolgheri Superiore DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Arnione” 2019
July 4, 2023
Campo alla Sughera, Bolgheri Rosso DOC (Tuscany, Italy) “Adèo” 2021
July 4, 2023
Iris Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2021
June 27, 2023
Iris Vineyards, Rogue Valley (Oregon) “House Call” Red Blend 2020
June 27, 2023
Tenuta Carretta, Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Bric Quercia 2019
June 27, 2023
Marchesi Alfieri, Barbara d’Asti Superiore DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Alfiera” 2020
June 27, 2023
Domaine Pélaquié, Laudun Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc (Rhône Valley, France) 2021
June 27, 2023
Baron de Ley, Rioja Blanco Reserva (Spain) “Tres Viñas” 2019
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Baron de Ley, Rioja Blanco (Spain) 2022
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Ramõn Bilbao, Rioja Crianza (Spain) 2019
May 30, 2023
Podere Sapaio, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Sapaio” 2019
May 30, 2023
Di Giovanna, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Grillo “Vurría” 2021
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Firriato, Sicilia DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola “Harmonium” 2014
May 30, 2023
Vignerons Laudun Chusclan, Laudun Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc (Rhône Valley, France) “Éléments Luna” 2022
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Domaine Pélaquié, Laudun Côtes du Rhône Villages (Rhône Valley, France) 2019
May 30, 2023
Papapietro Perry, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2020
May 23, 2023
Papapietro Perry, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir “Pommard Clones” 2020
May 23, 2023
Papapietro Perry, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Nunes Vineyard 2020
May 23, 2023
Inama, Soave Classico DOC (Veneto, Italy) 2021
May 23, 2023
Fattoria le Pupille, Morellino di Scansano (Tuscany, Italy) 2020
May 23, 2023
Collestefano, Verdicchio di Matelica DOC (Marche, Italy) 2022
May 23, 2023
I Clivi di Mario Zanusso, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Friulano 2021
May 23, 2023
Domaine de la Mordorée, Lirac (Rhône Valley, France) “La Reine des Bois” 2022
May 23, 2023
Domaine de la Mordorée, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) Rosé 2022
May 23, 2023
Clos des Lunes, Bordeaux (France) “Lune Blanche” 2019
May 23, 2023
Dry Creek Vineyard, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay DCV Block 10 2021
May 9, 2023
Cline Family Cellars, Carneros (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay “Hat Strap” 2021
May 9, 2023
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2020
May 2, 2023
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard 2020
May 2, 2023
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Pratt Vineyard, Irwin Lane 2020
May 2, 2023
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Pratt Vineyard, Vine Hill Road 2020
May 2, 2023
Borthwick Vineyards, Wairarapa (South Island, New Zealand) “Paper Road CPR” 2021
May 2, 2023
Domaine de la Mordorée, Tavel (Rhône Valley, France) “La Dame Rousse” 2022
May 2, 2023
Domaine de la Mordorée, Lirac (Rhône Valley, France) “La Dame Rousse” 2020
May 2, 2023
Domaine de la Mordorée, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) 2021
May 2, 2023
Paul Hobbs, West Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
April 18, 2023
Tongue Dancer, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2020
April 18, 2023
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir “Pinot de Ville” 2020
April 18, 2023
Domaine Elodie Balme, Rasteau (Rhône Valley, France) 2021
April 18, 2023
Château de Montfaucon, Lirac (Rhône Valley, France) “Comtesse Madeleine” 2021
April 11, 2023
Domaine Pélaquié, Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun Blanc (Rhône Valley, France) 2021
April 11, 2023
E. Guigal, Condrieu (Rhône Valley, France) 2019
April 11, 2023
M. Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage (Rhône Valley, France) “La Petite Ruche” 2020
April 11, 2023
E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) 2019
April 11, 2023
Domaine Bernard Burgaud, Côte Rôtie (Rhône Valley, France) 2020
April 11, 2023
Guy Charlemagne, Champagne (France) Brut Rosé NV
April 4, 2023
Domaine Gérard Tremblay, Chablis Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) Fourchaume 2020
April 4, 2023
Modus Operandi Cellars, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir “Vicarious” 2020
March 28, 2023
Modus Operandi Cellars, Petaluma Gap (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard 2021
March 28, 2023
Modus Operandi Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
March 28, 2023
Capezzana, Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC (Tuscany, Italy) Riserva 2015
March 28, 2023
Capezzana, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) “Ugo Contini Bonacossi” 2018
March 28, 2023
Capezzana, Carmignano DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) “Trefiano” Riserva 2018
March 28, 2023
Guy Charlemagne, Champagne (France) Brut Rosé NV
March 28, 2023
Maison Louis Latour, Saint Véran (Burgundy, France) “Les Deux Moulins” 2020
March 28, 2023

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