90 + Points
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Perle", Wölffer Estate, Long Island, NY, 201992pts James Suckling
Apricot, mango, lemon, cream, toast, vanilla and flint on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with a creamy, buttery texture and bright acidity. Flavorful and layered. Drink now or hold.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, Rombauer Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA, 2022JS 90 Pts.
Aromas of ripe pears, guava, leafy herbs and white flowers. Medium-bodied, juicy and fresh with bright acidity cutting through. Fleshy finish.
Red Blend
Red Blend "Tre Leoni", Whitehall Lane, North Coast, CA, 2019WE 92PTS.
This ultra-smooth & layered blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah & Zinfandel offers rich, creamy flavors of milk chocolate, cinnamon & vanilla surrounding a core of black cherries & raspberry syrup. Handsomely oaked, light in tannins & co
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Estate" Domaine Anderson, Anderson Valley, CA, 2019Robert Parker 92 Points
James Suckling 91 Points
Gargenega
Garganega, "Monte Carbonare" Suavia, Veneto, IT, 2021JS 94Pts.
Honeyed, white-almond and mineral accents to the lemony citrus and cantaloupe. Pure and tangy on the palate, with a hint of honeydew melon that lingers through the bright, long finish. From organically grown grapes.
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Trebbiano di Lugana "Lugana Riserva", Zenato, IT, 2020Forks & Corks Gold Medal Winner
Brilliant gold in color, Sergio Zenato Riserva Lugana offers an intense yet elegant floral bouquet. Beautifully layered on the palate, this wine tantalizes the senses with notes of stone fruit, vanilla and white flowers.
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Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 200591pts WA
The wine has a lovely resinous lightly honeyed bouquet with hints of toffee apple & nutmeg with just a touch of reduction. The palate is balanced with good depth actually not that far in style from a mature Chardonnay with a pleasing waxy finish
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Chardonnay "Bien Nacido", Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, CA, 201794pts Jeb Dunnuck
94pts Vinous
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Wolff Vineyard, Old Vines", Mount Eden, Edna Valley, CA, 2020Wine Enthusiast 93 Points
Wine Spectator 90 Points
Other Whites
Rioja Blanco "Paloma de Sacramento" Viñas Leizaola Rioja ES, 2020WE 91Pts. Light yellow in the glass, bouquet of nectarine & white flowers. Full in the mouth with good viscosity & flavors of peach, Bartlett pear & almond blossom along with a soft touch of baking spice. Bright finish offers a nice splash of grapefruit.
Sauternes
Château Guiraud, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes, FR, 2020 (Half)97pts Wine Enthusiast
95pts Vinous
94pts James Suckling
94pts Decanter
93pts Wine Spectator
Bordeaux
"Blason d'Issan", Château d'Issan, Margaux, FR, 2020 (Lorenzetti Family & Emmanuel Cruse)94pts James Suckling
92pts Decanter
92pts Jane Anson
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Estate Grown", Dierberg Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, CA 201892pts Wine Enthusiast
Pecan, walnut & quinine aromas show on the nose. There is tremendous tension on the sip, where grapefruit-pith & walnut-oil flavors ride a chalky structure & loads of acidity.
Sparkling
Sparkling "Mirabelle Brut", Schramsberg, CA, NVAromas of apple pear apricot & melon with hints of orange zest ginger caramelized pineapple cinnamon spice & vanilla. A crisp palate of lime Meyer lemon & tangerine with fruitful notes of peach & pear finishing with undertones of baked apple & crème brûle
Pinotage
Pinotage, Southern Right, Western Cape, ZA, 2021Packed with complex berry fruit, beautiful tannins, and subtle spice. Full ripeness and the longer hang-time afforded by more excellent sites, combined with the complex, more classic fruit aromas and structure resulting from clay-rich soil.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, CA, 2022Sauvignon Blanc was the first white grape variety Cakebread planted in 1972 adjacent to the winery, & it's still thriving there today. Zesty citrus aromas & flavors & balanced acidity make this classic Sauvignon Blanc perfect for a multitude of dishes.
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Sparkling, "Brut Rose" J Vineyards, CA, NVWine Enthusiasts 94 Points
Decanter 91 Points
James Suckling 91 Points
Wine Spectator 91 Points
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90 Points
Rhone
Vacqueyras, Domaine de L'Espigouette, Rhone, FR, 2019WE 91Pts.
Juicy palate of this wine offers abundant dusty, juicy red berries, cherry liqueur, fresh blackberries, black cherries, purple plums & thyme stems, with a firm & stony mineral finish. The wine has great texture.
Bordeaux
"Baron de Brane", Château Brane Cantenac, Margaux, FR, 2020 (Henri Lurton)92pts Jane Anson
92pts Vinous
92pts James Suckling
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Sleepy Hollow", Talbott Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA, 2020WE 92 Pts.
Zesty lemon-wedge aromas cut through a plump core of white peach, pineapple and sea salt on the nose of this bottling. Vibrant acidity enlivens the sip, where grapefruit peel and brisk apple lead into a nutty tone on the finish.
Super Tuscan
Tuscan Blend,“Rosso", Grattamacco, Bolgheri, IT, 2021JD 92Pts.
Floral with ripe raspberry and boysenberry, pine, violet, and balsamic. It is medium to full bodied, with nice concentration in its notes of black cherry, red plum, and turned earth. A great value that packs a lot of wine for the dollar.
Montepulciano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Cantine DEI, Tuscany, IT, 2019JS 93: Extremely perfumed and fresh with an elegant and attractive nose. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine, delicate tannins and a delicious finish. So delicious.
Red Blend
Red Blend "The Chocolate Block" Boekenhoutskloof, Swartland, ZA, 2021Syrah 74%; Grenache 10%; Cinsault 8%; Cabernet Sauvignon 7%; Viognier 1%
JS 91Pts. Inviting nose of pitted cherries, sliced plums, white pepper & tobacco leaf. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Subtle spice & cocoa undertones.
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Zinfandel "Rockpile Ridge", Mauritson, Sonoma County, CA, 201995pts WA
The 2019 has a medium ruby color & alluring scents of mixed berry jam, cracked pepper, violets & botanical nuances. The medium-bodied palate surprises with its marriage of power & elegance to a soft, grainy, refreshing frame & perfumed finish.