LANGMEIL - Hangin' Snakes Shiraz - 2019

• - 90 points-

Gismondi on Wine

There is only two percent viognier in the mix, but it does what it is supposed to do: lift the...

CATENA - Alta Chardonnay - 2019

• - 91 points-

Gismondi on Wine

Two single vineyards at almost 5000 feet elevation at Gualltallary. Tupungato is the engine behind...

DOMAINE BONNET-HUTEAU - Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Les Gautronnières - 2020

• - 91 points-

Gismondi on Wine

 This 42 hectare vineyard run by the Bonnet brothers, Jean-Jacques and Remi has been certified...

L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2018

• - 90 points-

Wine Spectator

Svelte and well-defined, with currant, black olive and stony mineral accents that build toward...

L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Frenchtown - 2019

• - 90 points-

Wine and Spirits Magazine

L'Ecole's well-priced blend is about half merlot, the remainder a combination of Bordeaux and...

ORTAS CAVE DE RASTEAU - La Domelière - 2019

Gismondi on Wine

Featured as a Top Ten: Red Wine Values from Anthony Gismondi on Wine.  "Some wines just deliver...

ARNOT-ROBERTS - Syrah Que Syrah - 2019

• - 97 points-

James Suckling

Such an inviting, peppered nose of black peppercorn, hot paprika and turmeric with notes of...

ARNOT-ROBERTS - Syrah Clary Ranch - 2019

• - 95 points-

James Suckling

Ground spice and fresh red and purple flowers mix with fennel seeds, brambleberries and a hint of...

ARNOT-ROBERTS - Syrah Sonoma Coast - 2019

• - 94 points-

James Suckling

Ground black and white-pepper aromas jump out of the glass with pine and red fruit as well....

ARNOT-ROBERTS - Trousseau North Coast - 2019

• - 93 points-

James Suckling

An expressive nose of cranberry, raspberry, rosemary and elderberry. Medium-bodied with fine,...

ARNOT-ROBERTS - Cabernet Sauvignon Fellom Ranch - 2018

• - 95 points-

James Suckling

Blackberry, black cherry and baking spice on the nose. Full-bodied with firm, grippy tannins. Dried...

DOMAINE SANTA DUC - 'Le Pied de Baud' Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2019

• - 93 points-

Wine Spectator

Nicely expressive, with an open and inviting array of warmed raspberry and plum reduction notes,...

DOMAINE SANTA DUC - 'Habemus Papam' Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2019

• - 94 points-

Wine Spectator

Stylish and silky, relying on higher-toned red currant, cherry and raspberry fruit aromas and...

INGLENOOK - Blancaneaux - 2020

• - 91 points-

James Suckling

Pear and white-peach aromas with some citrus follow through to a full body with layers of fruit and...

JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE - Hermitage Blanc - 2019

• - 98 points-

Jeb Dunnuck

Another incredible white from this family is the 2019 Hermitage Blanc, a powerful, concentrated,...

JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE - Hermitage - 2019

• - 99 points-

Jeb Dunnuck

A potential candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2019 Hermitage is a massive, full-bodied,...

JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE - Saint-Joseph - 2019

• - 94 points-

Jeb Dunnuck

Both Saint Josephs from Chave are brilliant, and the estate 2019 Saint Joseph offers classic...

DOMAINE SANTA DUC - Gigondas Clos Derrière Vieille - 2019

• - 94 points-

Wine Spectator

There's nice purity here, displaying a core of cassis and plum reduction notes coursing through,...

DOMAINE SANTA DUC - Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits - 2019

• - 94 points-

Wine Spectator

This sports a fun tumble of cassis, cherry paste and raspberry coulis notes, while red licorice,...

DOMAINE JAMET - Côte du Rhône Équivoque - 2019

• 90-92 Points

Jeb Dunnuck

Leading off the 2019s, the Côtes Du Rhône Equivoque comes from vines bordering Côte Rôtie....

DOMAINE JAMET - Côtes du Rhône Blanc - 2020

• - 90 points-

Jeb Dunnuck

I always love the Côtes Du Rhône Blanc from this estate and the 2020 is another gem. (Production...

DOMAINE JAMET - Condrieu Vernillon - 2020

• - 94 points-

Jeb Dunnuck

I loved the 2020 Condrieu. It's made in a more vibrant, reductive, racy style that carries classic...

LUCA - Beso de Dante - 2020

• - 92 points-

James Suckling

Cassis, cooked cherries, blackberry jam, dried herbs, gravy and mushrooms on the nose. It's...

CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Bones - 2020

• - 99 points-

James Suckling

Fascinating nose of white lavender, lemon, pineapple, green apple, thyme, rosemary, sourdough,...