Collection
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 Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2023Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2023 (Pessac-Léognan) is a highly perfumed, energetic Bordeaux (~95–97 pts, peaks 98). Red berries, violet, graphite, and spice with fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Cabernet Franc–driven, floral, and highly expressive 2028–2045.
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)2021 Michel Magnien Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes: Burghound ~90. Elegant, fresh and spicy, with red fruit, rose and Asian spice. Medium-bodied with moderate tannins. Best enjoyed 2026–2032; a classic, refined 2021 Vosne.
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.
Merlot
Merlot, "Three Palms Vineyard", Duckhorn, Napa, 20222022 Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot: 93–94 pts from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck & Wine Enthusiast. Rich yet refined, with dark fruit, cocoa, spice and mineral notes. Age-worthy through the early 2030s.
Champagne
Champagne "La Francaise Brut", Taittinger, Reims, FR, NV (MAGNUM)This wine has a subtle, pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles. It is delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod, and brioche on the nose and flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, J Davies "Estate Diamond Mountain District", Napa Valley, CA, 202195 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
93 Points - Decanter
91 Points - James Suckling
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Hyde Vineyard," Kistler, Carneros, CA, 2023Kistler Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2023: Critics rave—100 pts Jim Gordon, 98 LPB. Flint, citrus, oyster shell, saline minerality, vibrant acidity, Burgundian precision with California richness. Long finish; age-worthy 5–12+ yrs.
Other Reds
Rhône Blend “Peace”, Riise, Paso Robles, CA, 2022RIISE “Peace” 2022: I’m not finding a verified professional score for this vintage yet. The 2021 earned 97 Jeb Dunnuck/95 Wine Advocate, showing the wine’s signature profile of ripe black fruit, pepper, savory meat, concentration and length.