James Suckling - December 15, 2025 "Sweet berry, orange peel, nutmeg and cinnamon aromas. It’s medium-bodied with fine, precise tannins and a very long finish that caresses every inch of your palate. Extremely long and structured…
Wine Spectator - June 30, 2026 "Well-defined aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry and blackberry highlight this smooth, graceful red. Mineral and wild scrub notes emerge as this gathers steam midpalate. Ends with plenty of energy…
Wine Enthusiast - October 26, 2026 "A layered, intriguing nose opens earthy and graphitic, then turns juicy and fresh, and finally spicy and rich. The palate is similarly complex, with bright fruit layered over leather, coffee,…
Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2023
Chianti Classico DOCG
October 27, 2026 - Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico is crafted from vineyards perched 1640 feet above sea level in Gaiole, benefiting from optimal sun exposure and a unique amphitheatre layout. This distinctive terroir imparts a brilliant purplish hue, intense fruity aromas, and exceptional tannic structure to the wine, which exhibits an elegant vibrancy. The hand-harvested grapes undergo fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, with maceration and pump-overs for maximum polyphenol extraction. Maturation in oak barriques and bottle-aging further refine the wine's complexity and depth.
Wine Advocate - September 01, 2026 "The Tenuta Perano 2023 Chianti Classico is a nicely made and classically styled wine with good exuberance and no loose ends. Made primarily with Sangiovese and some complementary grapes, it…
Wine Spectator - June 01, 2026 "This red starts out rich, evoking cherry, raspberry, currant and mineral flavors. Resonates with vibrant acidity and solid, refined tannins, ending with balance and fine length."
Wine Enthusiast - October 26, 2026 "On the nose, a woodsy, floral feel comes first, followed by a sweet juiciness. The palate pivots to flavors of raspberry, strawberry, and orange peel, then the flower petals and…
Castello Pomino Benefizio Riserva 2023
Promino Bianco Doc
October 27, 2026 - Castello Pomino Benefizio Riserva is a single-cru Chardonnay from a high-elevation vineyard with diurnal shifts and sandy soils. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed, and fermented in barriques, with partial malolactic fermentation and aging on lees. Cru Benefizio first came into being in 1973 as the first white wine in Italy to be fermented and aged in barriques.
James Suckling - May 07, 2025 "A fairly neutral wine on the nose, with a textured, silky palate, a medium body, zesty integrated acidity and a vibrant citrus aftertaste."
Wine Spectator - July 28, 2025 "A creamy texture embraces peach, vanilla, honey, sea salt and buttery pastry notes. This elegant white is harmonious and alluring; the only edge is a lightly bitter citrus finish."
Wine Enthusiast - October 26, 2026 "The wine has dill flower, Tahitian vanilla, and just a little yellow banana pepper that escapes the glass. On the palate there are zesty lemon qualities that entwine with green…
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2018
Champagne
October 27, 2026 - La Grande Année is crafted only in exceptional vintages, made from the finest Grand and Premier Cru grapes. Vinified exclusively in small, old oak barrels using a rare artisanal tradition preserved by Bollinger's master cooper, this method elevates each vintage's character with remarkable finesse. After an extended period of lees ageing under natural cork, every bottle is still riddled and disgorged entirely by hand. A jewel of the Maison, La Grande Année is a pure expression of Bollinger's excellence and a testament to the enduring Art of Craftsmanship.
Wine Enthusiast - "A wine built on generosity, precision, and layered depth. The nose alone is remarkably complex, offering crushed raspberry, white peach, blood orange, rose hip, jasmine, saffron, patisserie, fresh ginger, and…
Wine Spectator - July 13, 2026 "A statuesque Champagne, with a spine of fine china–like acidity enmeshed in the plush mouthfeel of its finely detailed mousse. That’s an elegant springboard for layers of white cherry, creamed…
Champagne Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants Rouge 2016
Coteaux Champenois
October 27, 2026 - La Côte aux Enfants Rouge is a stunning, extremely rare, still red wine produced only in the greatest vintages. This wine harmoniously combines 100% Pinot Noir Grand Cru fruit from an exceptional vineyard with traditional Burgundian style winemaking. Historically, Pinot Noirs from Aÿ were the most popular wines of the French court, specifically a favorite of King Henri IV, and La Côte aux Enfants comes from a steep plot just outside of the village. This wine is the purest expression of Pinot Noir, offering a fine, delicate texture and a tautness on the long finish.
Wine Enthusiast - October 26, 2026 "A complex nose built on particulars, a fresh handful of black cherry, mirabelle plum, quince, bergamot, jasmine, and an edge of wild mint. The palate of this wine has a…
James Suckling - "Complex nose of red fruit with an autumnal touch of underbrush, plus a spicy element that expands and expands as the wine aerates. An impressively ripe pinot noir for this…