ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL | 2020
“A blend of Syrah and Touriga Franca, the fruit used is a selection of their best granite and limestone vineyards.”

TIERRA DE EXTREMADURA, SPAIN | 2021
“I call this wine the “Rayas of Extremadura,” which is a joking way to say that this is easily the best example of Grenache from Extremadura that I’ve ever tried.”

LODI, CALIFORNIA| 2022
“Monte Rio Cellars is the creation of Patrick Cappiello, a sommelier-turned-winemaker with accolades like Food & Wine Magazine’s “Sommelier of the Year.”

DOURO, PORTUGAL | 2018
“Stone Vineyard” is one of António’s most unique creations, sourced from a select 3.5-hectare plot marked by three distinctive stones at the vineyard’s highest point.

BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES, FRANCE | 2023
Every once in a while we taste wine from a new producer that makes us stand up and take notice. Such was the case recently when we tried the wines of Elisa Guérin.

AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE, ITALY | 2018
"If you have never had Aglianico del Vulture before, then “Liscone” from Cantina Madonna delle Grazie is a textbook example to introduce you."

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, CALIFORNIA | 2021
"Jeff ferments the wine in open top vessels, crushing the grapes by foot, and then it is aged on the fine lees in neutral French oak." 

BIERZO, SPAIN | 2019
"Made from 99% Mencía and 1% Dona Blanca, the wine exudes a sense of place, reflecting this unique clay terroir of the Bierzo region."

GAILLAC, FRANCE | 2022
"Stéphane works with the red grape Braucol (also known as Fer Servadou), one of Gaillac’s most exciting varieties, which produces firm, medium-bodied wines.

BADEN, GERMANY | 2021
"Spätburgunder is the local German name for Pinot Noir, and it is grown in various terroirs throughout the country. One of the most famous and influential regions for the grape is Baden..."

MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND | 2022
"Leah" Pinot Noir, lovingly named after Michael’s daughter, is crafted from Michael’s most prized blend of handpicked fruit from the clay-rich vineyard Raupo Creek, yielding just two bottles per vine to ensure exceptional concentration and purity.

RIBBON RIDGE, OREGON | 2022
”A word to the wise: Oregon's well-deserved moment in the spotlight continues, and we are fortunate to be basking in the glow of its exceptional wines. ”

SAINT-NICOLAS-DE-BOURGUIEL, FRANCE | 2022
”The Frédéric Mabileau estate, spanning 28 hectares, has become one of the preeminent producers of Cabernet Franc over the past two decades.”

IRANCY, FRANCE | 2018
”The Irancy appellation shares the same Kimmeridgian limestone soils as Chablis, adding a unique flinty flair to its Pinot Noir”

CRU BEAUJOLAIS, FRANCE | 2020
"Chemin des Croix" stands as a unique offering from Clos des Rocs, their sole red wine amidst a portfolio focused on premium chardonnays from the Maconnais.

NORTH COAST, CALIFORNIA | 2020
"Monkey Jacket” epitomizes Cruse Wine Co.'s overall ethos:to make playful and exceptionally drinkable wines imbued with the chops meant for those who seek complexity and that “wow” factor.

ELGIN, SOUTH AFRICA | 2022

These Pinot noir grapes were selected from the ultracool Elgin Valley, between Somerset West and Hermanus.

TOSCANO ROSSO, ITALY | 2019

Not only is Ucceliera one of the top producers of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, they produce an excellent Super Tuscan called “Rapace.”

RASTEAU, FRANCE | 2019

“La Ponce” is one of the estate's flagship wines and is a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache which beautifully translate the distinctive terroir of the high-elevation clay-limestone vineyard behind the winery.

ROMAGNA SANGIOVESE SUPERIORE, ITALY | 2019

While Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico get most of the hype, the Sangiovese of Romagna can be every bit as complex and ageworthy.