Collection
Other Reds
Rhône Blend “Doyen”, Riise, Paso Robles, CA, 2021After building the highly successful Realm Cellars in Napa Valley, vintner Juan Mercado set his sights on Paso Robles with the vision of cultivating a globally respected wine brand.
Bordeaux Blanc
Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 202098pts Wine Enthusiast
97pts James Suckling
95pts Wine Advocate
95pts Decanter
95pts Wine Spectator
Bourbon
Bourbon, "Murray Hill Club" Joseph Magnus, 750mLToasty, buttery notes of vanilla and char, with layers of spiced, dried fruits through the finish
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, "Powder House", Aubert, Sonoma Coast 202497 Points - Lisa Perotti Brown
97 Points - Vinous
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc, Chappellet, Napa Valley, CA, 2022Chappellet Signature Cabernet Franc 2022 earned 95 pts from Jeb Dunnuck and Wine Advocate, plus 93 from James Suckling. Cedar, graphite, black cherry, plum, tobacco, sage, and spice notes with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish. A top Napa Cab Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon “Ceanda”, Vineyard 29, Napa Valley, CA, 202195 Points Wine Advocate
94 Points Vinous
93 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir "Wildrose Vineyard", DuMOL, Sonoma, CA, 2023Deep fruit compote, juicy, vibrant, with savory elements like fennel and tarragon emerging with air.
Bordeaux Blend
Château D'Armailhac, Pauillac, FR, 2022 (MAGNUM)2022 Château d'Armailhac, Pauillac — 97 pts James Suckling, 96 pts Jeb Dunnuck. Cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, and tobacco aromas lead to a rich, polished palate with velvety tannins, mineral depth, and a long, elegant finish.
Bordeaux Blend
Château Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, FR 2022 (MAGNUM)2022 Château Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien — 97 pts Decanter & Jeb Dunnuck, 96 pts James Suckling. Cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, and tobacco aromas lead to a silky palate with refined tannins, mineral depth, and a long, elegant finish.
Bordeaux Blend
Château Lagrange, Saint-Julien, FR, 2022 (MAGNUM)2022 Château Lagrange, Saint-Julien — 95+ pts Jeb Dunnuck, 95 pts James Suckling & Vinous. Cassis, black cherry, violet, cedar, and graphite aromas lead to a polished palate with refined tannins, mineral depth, and a long, elegant finish.
Champagne
Champagne "Réserve Brut", Telmont, Épernay, FR, NV (MAGNUM)Nose is marked by floral notes of a blooming orange tree, a light & herbal sweetness. Like biting into a fresh peach, a fruity crispness on the palate evolves toward more subtle aromas of Earl Grey and bergamot. An exquisite balance between tension & supp
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon "Louis Bovet Reserve", Round Pond Estate, Napa Valley, CA, 2021Wine Enthusiast 95 Points
Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points
Wine Spectator 94 Points
Wine Advocate 93 Points
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon “Coombsville”, Paul Hobbs, Napa Valley, CA, 2022James Suckling 97 Points
Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points
Vinous 93 Points
Wine Advocate 93 Points
Wine Spectator 93 Points
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Sigrid", Bergström Winery, Willamette Valley, OR, 20212021 Bergström “Sigrid” Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) is highly rated: ~93–96 pts from Suckling, Vinous, WA, WS. Notes of lemon, pear, brioche, spice, creamy texture, high acidity, mineral drive. Elite Oregon Chardonnay with strong aging potential.
Bordeaux
Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2021Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2021: widely rated 93–97 points. Suckling 96–97, Vinous 95–97, WA 93–95, Decanter 96, Dunnuck 93–95+. Structured, classic Pessac-Léognan with cassis, graphite, spice. High aging potential, top-tier 2021 Bordeaux.
Burgundy
Vosne-Romanée "Vielles Vignes", Michel Magnien, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (4th generation family winemaker)90pts Burghound
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir "Bressay Estate Vineyard", DuMOL, Sonoma, CA, 2021Bright effusive aromatics that run the entire spectrum of red to blue to black fruits amongst notes of pepper, thyme, pine needle and orange zest. The finish is expansive, supple and full of bright energy, with a long lingering echo of flavor.
White Burgundy
Puligny-Montrachet, Bouchard Aîné & Fils, Burgundy, FR, 2023Puligny-Montrachet is a village in the Côte de Beaune, located in the area that produces the best white wines in Burgundy: the Golden Triangle, bounded by the villages of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.