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Poggio al Tufo 110546

Rompicollo 2020

Toscana IGT

November 13, 2023
 This Tuscan "Super Value" is a blend of 60% Sangiovese and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and comes from a single-vineyard site in the Alta Maremma called Rompicollo. The vineyard benefits from southern exposure, ample sunlight, and a soil rich in tufo, a particular type of volcanic rock.

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Wine Enthusiast -February 27, 2024 "The powerfully umami nose draws balance from a strawberry undertone and a dash of salt and pepper. That combination of earthiness, salt and strawberries continues on the palate, with an…

Tenuta Luce 110533

Lucente 2021

Toscana IGT

November 10, 2023
 Lucente is the second wine of Luce, a wine with contemporary style, immediate and great pleasure, and like its elder sibling, an authentic interpretation of Montalcino and the Luce estate.

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James Suckling -December 19, 2023 "Rich cherries, cassis, fresh olives and dark spices. Svelte, fine tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate, showing lots of juicy berries and a linear, extensive finish. Excellent length, focus…

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Wine Advocate -August 11, 2023 "This is another robust wine from Tenuta Luce with immediate notes of maple syrup and brown sugar. Made with a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Sangiovese, the 2021 Lucente…

Quinta do Noval 110302

Douro Reserva 2020

Douro Valley, Portugal

November 07, 2023
 Very powerful and structured, it is outstanding for its finesse, a delicate character typical of the Quinta do Noval style. It is derived from a strict selection of the best batches of the Quinta's various indigenous grape varieties. This wine is delicious when young and ages well in the cellar.

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Wine Spectator -November 03, 2023 "Showing an up-front sense of restraint, this elegant red also has a generous core of grilled black plum, warm fig, Earl Grey tea leaf and sandalwood aromas and flavors that…

Champagne Ayala 110272

La Perle 2013

Champagne, France

November 03, 2023
 A treasure in the portfolio, Perle d'Ayala is produced only in exceptional years, according to practices that have remained faithful to the Champagne tradition. Composed of a majority of Chardonnay, this wine captures the essence of the Champagne terroir, in the purest respect of the style of the House.

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Decanter -November 03, 2023 "Radiant limes, berries and red apples overlay a bedrock of freshly baked dough and sweet liquorice spice. Soft and poised with a fine-beaded, lingering mousse." -O.M 11/23

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Wine Enthusiast -September 29, 2023 Text to follow in Dec 2023 Issue

Dog Point Vineyard 110247

Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Marlborough

November 02, 2023
 Section 94 is widely regarded as the most distinctive and greatest Sauvignon Blanc being made in New Zealand today. James Healy and Ivan Sutherland were among the first to begin fermenting their Sauvignon in barrel with wild yeasts, a technique that along with the old vines they use, leads to a full-bodied wine that is less fruit-forward, more exotic, and has immense textural complexity.

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James Suckling -November 02, 2023 "This is a beautiful and complex wine with sliced apples, lemons, bread dough and salted pie crust. Some grass. Always subtle and complex yet shows intensity. Lovely acid balance and…

Château de Nalys 110241

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2020

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

November 02, 2023
 The realization of the Guigal family's dream of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 3 extraordinary vineyards coming together in an intensely expressive, utterly complete wine.

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Wine Spectator -November 27, 2023 "A polished, stylish version, with oak spice and toasty cedar encasing fruitcake, warm fig and red currant. Incredibly concentrated, this glides through with suave tannins and a silky feel on…

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Vinous -October 26, 2023 "A blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, the pale ruby-colored 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin spent 18 months in a combination of new and old oak barriques, concrete…

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Wine Advocate -October 05, 2023 "A blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Grand Vin was matured in a mix of new barrels (15%), older barrels (20%), large…

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James Suckling -April 28, 2023 “A beautifully balanced Châteauneuf with an impressive freshness for this ripe vintage. The floral aromas accentuate the impression of lightness and the silky mouthfeel, which the super-fine tannins create, completes…

Château de Nalys 110232

Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

November 02, 2023
 Translated as "holy stones", a play on the soils and history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the second red wine to Château de Nalys is an altogether different animal.  Differing varietal and plot selections, fermentation, and aging result in a wine that is rich and ample, yet offers immense direct and approachable pleasure; a wine of red fruits, supple structure and brightness.

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Wine Advocate -November 02, 2023 "With just 20% aged in demi-muids (the rest was in foudre or tank), the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres is only slightly toasty and cedary, with most of the…

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Wine Spectator -November 02, 2023 "Alluring, with a svelte mix of cherry coulis, red licorice and mulling spices that are nicely rendered and textured on the palate. Gilded with apple wood smoke and grilled herbs…

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Vinous -October 26, 2023 "Matured for 18 months in a combination of foudre, demi-muids and concrete tanks, [...]. It displays fragrant aromas of rose water, blood orange, raspberry, licorice, dried herbs and a refreshingly…

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James Suckling -April 28, 2023 “Ripe and generous with plenty of ripe cherry and pomegranate fruit. The crisp tannins and acidity lift the widescreen palate very neatly. Long, clean finish. A cuvee of 70% grenache,…

Quinta do Noval 110062

Cedro do Noval VR Duriense 2020

Vinho Regional Duriense

October 16, 2023
 Charm and accessibility in an authentically Douro style. Named after the emblematic cedar tree that dominates the terrace of Quinta do Noval, Cedro do Noval is an authentic expression of the Douro. Principally made up of classic Portuguese varieties, it also contains a proportion of Syrah, which rounds out the fruit and gives the wine enormous charm and accessibility.

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Wine Spectator -October 16, 2023 "Reveals ripe black plum and boysenberry fruit flavors set in a stylish, medium-bodied frame defined by supple, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Nicely balanced and accessible, with pretty accents of…

Dog Point Vineyard 110028

Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Marlborough

October 10, 2023
 Dog Point's Sauvignon Blanc has become the icon in its category, a stainless steel Sauvignon Blanc that pulsates with energy, expressiveness and complexity that push the boundaries of what you may expect from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

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Vinous -April 23, 2024 "Concentrated, pure fruit flavors. It's light in body but dense in concentration thanks to low yields, displaying both focus and punch. It's almost silvery in color and restrained, thanks to…

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Wine Enthusiast -January 26, 2024 Spring 2024 Issue

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Wine Spectator -November 02, 2023 "Clean and crisp with grapefruit, green melon and lemon character. Hints of stones. Medium body. Lovely acidity and a delicious finish. Some phenolic tension here. From organically grown grapes." -J.S…

Sandrone 109764

Le Vigne Barolo Sibi et Paucis 2013

Barolo

September 28, 2023
 Le Vigne is a wine created from four different Nebbiolo vineyards, each of which brings its own contribution. This union generates an exceptionally complex wine that is round and harmonious on the palate, with fruity and spicy notes, and this approach of blending together plots is in fact the traditional one in Barolo.

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Decanter -September 29, 2023 "As of 2013, Sandrone's iconic Cannubi Boschis bottling has been rebranded with the fantasy moniker Aleste, which fuses the names of Luciano's grandchildren Alessia and Stefano. The grapes still hail…

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Wine & Spirits -September 29, 2023 "Aleste is the new identity for Luciano Sandrone’s Cannubi Boschis Barolo, bottled since 1985 and renamed in 2013 for his grandchildren, Alessia and Stefano. The end of the 2013 growing…

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Wine Enthusiast -September 29, 2023 "Formerly known as Cannubi Boschis, this impressive wine boasts alluring aromas of crushed raspberry, baking spice, chopped mint, violet and woodland berry. The savory elegant palate delivers succulent Marasca cherry,…

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Wine Spectator -September 29, 2023 "Well-structured, revealing dark fruit flavors of black cherry and black currant, with accents of iron, tobacco and tar. Has grip and a fresh feel, lingering on the licorice- and mineral-tinged…

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Vinous -September 29, 2023 "The 2013 Barolo Aleste Sibi et Paucis, the Sandrone library release of the 2013 is a powerhouse. A rush of black cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice, cloves and tobacco race…

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James Suckling -September 28, 2023 "Aromas of black berries, cherries, dried leaves, and bark follow through to a full body with firm and chewy tannins and a savory finish. Holding on well in a classic,…

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Wine Advocate -September 28, 2023 "Past vintages of this wine report the name of the MGA (Cannubi Boschi), but from this point on, the wine is called Aleste. This is a late-release project with bottles…

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Vinous -September 28, 2023 "The 2013 Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis, the Sandrone library release of the 2013, is an infant. That's the good news. Even better, it is developing at a snails'…

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James Suckling -September 28, 2023 "Wow. This has really evolved beautifully with spices, perfumes, and flowers, as well as dark fruits. Hints of mushrooms. Full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that are soft and resolved now. Caresses…

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Wine Advocate -September 28, 2023 "A late-release bottle that sees another decade of aging in controlled conditions at the winery, the Luciano Sandrone 2013 Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis is an ambitious effort that…

Ponzi Vineyards 109708

Pinot Noir Reserve 2019

Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley

September 22, 2023
 Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve is the epitome of restrained power. It hails from estate grown fruit on Laurelwood soils in the Chehalem Mountains, including from some of Oregon’s oldest vines. This remarkably complex wine is handcrafted with tremendous attention to detail.

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James Suckling -December 06, 2023 "Blackberry, dried strawberry and spice. Some flint and asphalt and even graphite. Full-bodied and layered with dark fruit and a fine and firm tannin structure that goes very long." - J.S.…

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Wine Spectator -November 03, 2023 "Grace meets structure with this Pinot, which offers blueberry and raspberry flavors that show accents of bramble and savory spices, building richness and tension toward refined tannins." - T.F. 11/23    

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Jeb Dunnuck -September 21, 2023 "Coming from deeper basalt soils, brilliant aromas emerge from the 2019 Pinot Noir Reserve, which offers up notes of red cherry liqueur, crushed roses, and well-balanced oak spices. Medium to…

Domaine Chanson 109655

Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru Domaine 2021

Beaune, Burgundy

September 19, 2023

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Wine Spectator -September 13, 2023 "A rich, viscous white marked by lemon candy and ripe peach flavors. Well-defined, courtesy of vivid acidity, with a long finish, revealing an aftertaste of butterscotch and stony minerality."- B.S…

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