Gaja Ca’Marcanda Bolgheri 2020 is a Bordeaux-style blend with cassis, blackberry, plum, violet, cedar, tobacco and herbs. Medium–full-bodied, polished tannins, fresh acidity and layered complexity. Rated ~94–96 pts with long aging potential.
Château Léoville Las Cases Saint-Julien 2021 shows cassis, blackberry, cherry, graphite, cedar, tobacco, violet and spice. Medium–full-bodied with firm tannins, bright acidity and mineral drive. Rated 95–98 pts, precise, structured and age-worthy Bordeaux
99 Points Jeb Dunnuck
The palate is rich and lush, mirroring the fruit notes of the nose, with additional nuances of menthol, espresso, milk chocolate, and a sweet forest floor character.
97 Points Wine Advocate
Jean Grivot Nuits-Saints-George 2021;95 JM, 93 WS; Aromas & flavors of red berries, herbs, & purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity & fine tannins. Aging in 30-60% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of van
A world-class Chardonnay with aromas of lime zest, chamomile, jasmine, green apple, & ginger. Layers of Meyer lemon, citrus oil, saline minerality, and vibrant acidity create a rich yet precise finish. 97 pts James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck & Wine Independent
Château Figeac 2023: top Right Bank Bordeaux with critic scores ~96–100. Highlights include 100 pts Galloni, 97–98 Suckling, 98 Decanter, 98 Jane Anson. Consensus: elegant Cabernet-driven style, fine tannins, bright acidity, long mineral finish, 20–40yr a
2021 ZD Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): 94 pts Jeb Dunnuck (layered cassis, blueberry, cedar, polished tannins) and 94 pts Wine Advocate (silky texture, American oak, long finish). Gold medals plus 98-pt Best of Class at AFWC.
Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon earns 95–98 point acclaim for its rich Port-barrel finish. Layers of caramel, maple, dark chocolate, dried cherry, vanilla, and baking spice unfold in a bold yet remarkably smooth, full-bodied whiskey experience.
2022 Château Pichon Lalande, Pauillac — 100 pts Wine Advocate & Falstaff, 99 pts James Suckling. Cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, and tobacco aromas lead to a seamless palate with silky tannins, remarkable precision, and an exceptionally long finish.
2022 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills, WA): 95–98 pts from major critics (JS 98, JD 98, Vinous 97, WA 95+, WS 95). Praised for cassis, blackberry, graphite, minerality, polished tannins, and long aging potential. Peak: 2030–2042.
