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Burgundy experienced another very warm and dry year in 2020, with a record-set... Burgundy experienced another very warm and dry year in 2020, with a record-setting early harvest beginning on August 21. Fortunately, they made some fortuitous canopy management decisions earlier in the summer, leaving a denser canopy that reduced the... more

An ingenious combination of fruit, restrained acidity but a very clear focus. ... An ingenious combination of fruit, restrained acidity but a very clear focus. A go to liter of light, dry refreshment for picnics, beach drinking, patio parties, apps, lunches, brunches, sangria-making, and happy hour. more

Monterey County delivers a classic Chardonnay with a toasty finish. The Slow P... Monterey County delivers a classic Chardonnay with a toasty finish. The Slow Press winemaking process magnifies fruit aromas and delivers notes of fresh apple, lemon, and pear. Slow Press Chardonnay is aged in American oak barrels for 9 months to... more

A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-y... A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-year-old vines (high-quality selections of Chardonnay, of course) planted in this southeast-facing site below the tree line. Delivering aromas of honeyed orchard fruit, white... more

Intense straw yellow eye. The nose is rich and full but is also letting thru p... Intense straw yellow eye. The nose is rich and full but is also letting thru pure notes of a salty minerality not unlike crushed seashells aromas. It really is a rather ripe and even opulent fruit backbone that is blanketing your sensations into ample... more

The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organic... The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organically made Chardonnay. Sure, it’s a Bourgogne, but the lighting need not be perfect, nor should you save it for company (although they would be impressed). A wine for... more

The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc borrows its name from a grand old hotel... The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc borrows its name from a grand old hotel in Riebeek Kasteel. It is the oldest hotel in the Western Cape; a beloved fixture of the area. As the unofficial drink of the Riebeek Valley, Chenin Blanc is the perfect... more

Gold-yellow in appearance. Generous, stylish bouquet of acacia and almond blos... Gold-yellow in appearance. Generous, stylish bouquet of acacia and almond blossoms, flanked by peach, apricot, camomile, vanilla, and with an intriguing hint of sulphur, lifted by a clean vein of minerality and concluding with pungent sage and... more

Brass Tacks Chardonnay opens with citrus fruit, followed by fig and hints of h... Brass Tacks Chardonnay opens with citrus fruit, followed by fig and hints of honeysuckle. On the palate, fresh tropical flavors of papaya and mango. Minimal malolactic fermentation helped develop the luscious, round mouth feel while maintaining... more

Dauvissat’s villages-level Chablis is produced from 15- to 20-year-old vines... Dauvissat’s villages-level Chablis is produced from 15- to 20-year-old vines planted in five different parcels: two next to premier cru Montmains, two near premier cru Montée de Tonnerre, and one in the commune of Préhy. In contrast to the premier... more

Yellow with pronounced green notes, this wine is typical version of this grape... Yellow with pronounced green notes, this wine is typical version of this grape with notes of green apples. It is dry, savory and persistent with great acidity. Lots of dried pineapple and chalky minerals on the nose, following through to a full, round... more

Like Domaine de la Bongran and Domaine de Roally, Domaine Emilian Gillet belon... Like Domaine de la Bongran and Domaine de Roally, Domaine Emilian Gillet belongs to the Thevenet family. Each of these three small properties features classic Mâconnais clay-limestone soils and is farmed organically and worked and harvested... more

Crisp and lean with mouthwatering minerality, Nössing’s Riesling is one of ... Crisp and lean with mouthwatering minerality, Nössing’s Riesling is one of great finesse and precision. There’s a confectionary green citrus tone to the 2021 Riesling, complicated by sweet smoke and sage. This is soft and supple, displaying ripe... more

A pure, clear crystalline gold in color with green highlights; hazelnut notes ... A pure, clear crystalline gold in color with green highlights; hazelnut notes underlie accents of honey, butter, nuanced with fern, spices and tones of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and flint. To the palate, an aromatic wine, fine but not light,... more

Beautiful white gold hue and delicate pale green reflections. The nose disclos... Beautiful white gold hue and delicate pale green reflections. The nose disclosesaromas of citrus and white flowers. The palate is rich, smooth and opulent with theperfect balance between a smooth texture, lively acidity, discreet minerality andfruit.... more

This medium-dry wine has aromas of fruit and slate that lead to a fresh and ro... This medium-dry wine has aromas of fruit and slate that lead to a fresh and round palate with a salty finish. What an effusive nose of spring blossoms, stone fruit, Amalfi lemon and smoke this off-dry Mosel riesling has! Plenty of slatey freshness on... more

Sweet grassiness to punchy ripe citrus on the nose with complex nut, straw, to... Sweet grassiness to punchy ripe citrus on the nose with complex nut, straw, toast and ripe lemon on the palate. A classic example of what this variety can achieve in a warm maritime climate. Made in an unwooded style to retain and enhance varietal... more

This wine is all about precise acidity without compromising texture, length, o... This wine is all about precise acidity without compromising texture, length, or structure. Bright lemon/lime drives the profile with marzipan and marigold notes that add intriguing complexity and weight. Aromas of lemon curd, lavender and almond skin.... more

Pale straw color with greenish streaks and reflections. Slightly fruit aromas,... Pale straw color with greenish streaks and reflections. Slightly fruit aromas, good intensity and persistence on the nose. On the palate, fresh vegetable notes, dry and fresh taste, good intensity and acidity. more

Prager’s stylistic signature is that of aromatic complexity coupled with pow... Prager’s stylistic signature is that of aromatic complexity coupled with power and tension. High density planting and long hang times ensure ripe fruit flavors and concentration, yet allowing leaves to shade the fruit lend vibrant aromatics of... more