Wine: Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac-Leognan 2015 Variety: 80 Sauvignon Blanc / 20 Semillon Score: 92 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2028+ Right off the bat, this is clearly a wine that will evolve nicely in the cellar, its nose hinting at the nuttiness that will come, the citrus and orchard-fruit aromas keeping it fresh …
A standout variety of Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington has been released in a 50th anniversary commemorative bottling. The 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons on record in Washington state, which resulted in optimal ripening across varieties throughout the region. This Cabernet, sourced from Columbia Valley where vineyards …
Wine: Chateau Haut-Breton “Larigaudiere” 2014 Region: Margaux Score: 90 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2024 Fresh and lively on the nose, with spiced red currants and cinnamon stick as well as a bit of other oak spices. The Margaux elegance comes through, framing notes of red currants, fraises de bois, a touch of …
Rose, for the uninitiated, is a delicate, sweet wine that falls somewhere on the spectrum halfway between a red and a white. In recent years, rose has had an explosion of popularity thanks in no small part to the phenomenon known as “Brose.” A few years ago, this style of …
Wine: Chateau Laribotte Sauternes 2011 Variety: 90% Semillon / 8% Sauvignon / 2% Muscadelle ABV: 13% alc. Score: 93 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2030 Melted white licorice anchors mushroom notes that are joined by grilled white peach enrobed in honey. The palate shows concentrated flavors of peach skin, nectarine, apricot preserves, and …
An incredibly refreshing and fruit forward rosé that showcases the lighter side of Bordeaux. The nose offers a voluptuous fruit basket of strawberries, pears, nectarines and light tropical fruits. Immediately on the palate more of that rounded freshness mingles playfully with a light and dry character. Juicy cantaloupe, fresh …
Daring, rugged, and burgundy, Cooper & Thief‘s Red Wine Blend boasts simply “it’s not like other wines because it’s not”. These winemakers are pulling the industry up by its bootstraps and offering drinkers a bold reimagining on a classic favorite. The cellarmasters at Cooper & Thief have created a red …
Wine: Chateau Brillette 2014 Region: Moulis en Medoc Score: 91 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2025 Lovely nose, with leather and tobacco anchoring cherry fruit and sweet spice. On the palate, this is lively and bright, with hints of sage complicating the mixed currants and cherries. It all finishes on a gentle note, …
Throughout life we discover that there are very few things that are more important than family. The Seghesio family is no different and they not only cherish the present and past generations, they have created a lifelong career. Seghesio Family Vineyards has been part of the history and fabric of …
Like the winding vines that cover its terraces, the history of Ridge Vineyards is full of intricate twists and turns. Beginning in 1885, when Osea Perrone bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge, the dedication of several eras of winemakers has grown together to bestow the Ridge …
Here’s a family tree that could be mapped as more of a vine: since 1927, the tendrils of four generations have kept John Pendroncelli, Sr.’s vintner legacy climbing at Pedroncelli Winery. From the year the original acreage was purchased, sons and daughters were entwined in every stage of the business—from …
Vineyards are full of history. There is always a great deal of energy and dedication that goes into the start of something that will grow on for decades to come. Laurel Glen Vineyard was originally planted to mixed red varietals by German immigrants at the end of the 19th century …