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| If you’re going to have Robert Parker or Stephen Tanzer over for dinner, selecting a wine they’ve rated highly will be a nice choice. However, when you’re buying wines for yourself, we’d love to see you find wines that match up your unique palate and pocketbook. We have a large staff of friendly and knowledgeable wine professionals that taste hundreds of wines each week. They can put you in touch with bottles that you are likely to love, often at a much lower cost than the highly-rated gems that often see a run-up in price and frequent availability issues. Like any great group of opinionated professionals, our staff has varied tastes themselves. Often our customers will find a particular staff member with a style that corresponds to their own. That concept works extremely well in our retail stores, and this section is our effort to bring you the same online. Don’t get us wrong, we love the highly rated wines from the press and will continue to offer them, but we think you’re missing out if you’re not augmenting those selections with picks from our excellent staff. Here are their favorites. (Click on a name to see their other selections - or to drop them a line.) Cheers! |
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2020 Château Gigognan "Clos du Roi" Châteauneuf-du-Pape
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 12/31/2025 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 12/31/2025 | Send Email
Gigognan continues to be one of the most satisfying Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottlings at one of the most accessible price points in the appellation. Drawn from classic galets roulés soils, the wine shows a natural depth and warmth of fruit, layering black currant, fig jam, and mulled strawberry. Subtle hints of graphite and a touch of garrigue herb bring that unmistakable terroir signature, balancing beautifully with the wine’s generous, forward-fruited character.
We first brought in the 2016 Gigognan, which remains one of our best-selling Châteauneufs of all time. Not much has changed stylistically since then—except for even greater precision and attention in the vineyards. The 2020 is a clear callback to that benchmark vintage, offering the same depth and structure with just a touch more lift and freshness.
This is a project I continue to believe in, and it’s been a pleasure watching the wines evolve and refine themselves over the past half-decade.
2006 Bodegas Urbina Reserva Especial Rioja
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/30/2025 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/30/2025 | Send Email
One thing that continues to set Rioja apart from the rest of the wine world is its tradition of releasing perfectly matured wines at incredibly reasonable prices. Often decades old, these bottles offer a fascinating glimpse into how wine evolves over time, and the 2006 Bodegas Urbina Reserva Especial Rioja is a great example. Garnet-tinged in color, the wine requires a moment to open in the glass—it has been resting peacefully, after all, for nearly twenty years. Once it opens, a huge array of savory aromas unfurls: dried cherry, orange rind, and tobacco leaf mingle with notes of cigar box. Earthy scents of crunchy leaves and soft moss quickly follow, alongside hints of faint campfire and roasted meats. Everything is presented in a lithe, medium-bodied profile, supported by gently gripping tannins and surprisingly vibrant acidity. Aged in American oak, the wine possesses a mild rustic edge, but in the best way, reminiscent of paging through old books in a library. Its elegant structure carries the dense, compact flavors effortlessly toward a lingering finish. While this wine displays its maturity, it also retains a remarkable freshness; it could easily age for another decade, though it is so delicious now that waiting may be difficult.
2006 Bodegas Urbina Reserva Especial Rioja
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 12/30/2025 | Send Email
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 12/30/2025 | Send Email
This awesomely priced 2006 puts out a lot of scents once you leave it in your glass for a few minutes to open up. Fire-roasted cherries with a background of honeyed wood, cinnamon, sage and fresh minerals. On the palate, medium to deep red fruits, roof of the mouth dry tannins and fresh wood. The fruit is deeper and darker on the palate than on the nose and it also has more minerality and a nice crunchy finish. The dark cherries dial their presence back up on the tip of tongue while the oak is on the upper palate. A very, very satisfying Rioja that is almost 20 years into its age. It will go even longer, if so desired.
2022 Haut-Peyrat, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 12/28/2025 | Send Email
By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 12/28/2025 | Send Email
This is a fun one. The review certainly got our attention—a legitimate 95-point score from Decanter (not a World Wine Awards rating, but a detailed and thoughtful assessment from their lead Bordeaux critic). The modest Cadillac appellation, however, keeps this gem under $20.
What really makes it irresistible is what’s in the bottle: brilliant deep red-to-black fruit, generous without being heavy, and beautifully balanced from lively acidity to well-managed tannins. The hard-to-resist character of the 2022 vintage is on full display, and I wouldn’t be surprised if most of the corks are pulled long before it has a chance to strut its stuff over the next decade. For a delicious Bordeaux with real character and charm, this is easily one of the best buys on our shelves right now.
2010 Léoville-Barton, St-Julien
By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 12/28/2025 | Send Email
By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 12/28/2025 | Send Email
A wine that Robert Parker once called “one of the all-time great classics from Léoville Barton,” there was never any doubt that 2010 would be a benchmark vintage for the property. Yet the combination of the house style and the concentrated nature of the year meant it would take time to fully reveal itself. As a result, it has somehow flown under the radar in discussions of the estate’s greatest wines and the vintage’s top performers—but all the better for us, as we’ve been able to revisit it time and again with sharp pricing and Bordeaux-direct provenance.
Now, fifteen years on, its quality is undeniable: a classically proportioned St-Julien that has aged beautifully, delivering the complexity, detail, and nuance that have made Léoville-Barton so unforgettable over the years. Just beginning to enter a generous drinking window, it will cruise effortlessly for decades to come. For those looking to experience one of the quintessential expressions of one of Bordeaux’s indelible estates, the 2010 Léoville-Barton hits all the marks.
2020 Celler Pardas "Hermós" Brut Nature Corpinnat (Cava)
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/26/2025 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/26/2025 | Send Email
Celler Pardas’ “Hermos” is the epitome of modern sparkling wine production in Spain – intensely mineral-driven, austere and elegantly compact in structure. For anyone who doesn’t think they like Cava, this is also the wine that will almost definitely change their mind. Pardas belongs to the Corpinnat group of producers who broke off from DO Cava in recent years as a protest centered around quality and terroir. The two main arguments of the group were that the best sparkling wine in Spain comes from Penedes, in Catalunya just south of Barcelona (DO Cava permits winemaking in several regions spread across Spain, not just Penedes), and that the vinfication and aging requirements of DO Cava were not stringent enough to compete with the best sparkling wines in the world. In short, these splinter Cava producers believed in the quality and potential of top-shelf Cava and so they came together to form a new label reflective of their commitment to quality. Cellar Pardas is a newer member of the Corpinnat organization, but their contribution to the category undeniably reflects the standards to which the group is committed. I hate to make comparisons to Champagne, but the “Hermos” could easily be mistaken for a Brut Nature Champagne – similarly lean and fresh on the palate, the dominant notes are of Granny Smith apple, lemon zest and button mushroom, all framed by intense minerality and a subtle turned earth note. This is an eye-opening wine that showcases the potential of Penedes and highlights exactly why Corpinnat exists.
2024 Fontanavecchia "Bjondore" Falanghina del Sannio
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/26/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/26/2025 | Send Email
Who says white wine is just for summer? The Fontanavecchia Falanghina is here to crash your holiday seafood feast and prove that "winter whites" are a serious thing! Hailing from the steep hills of the Sannio district in Campania, this wine comes from the Rillo family, who have been guardians of the local viticulture for generations. Fontanavecchia is a benchmark producer in the region, known for crafting wines that showcase the incredible minerality and longevity of the Falanghina grape.
In the glass, it shines a brilliant straw-yellow, looking like liquid gold. The nose is a lovely, complex mix of winter citrus, white peach, and pineapple, backed by distinct floral notes of flowers and a hint of crushed stones that speaks to the region's ancient soils.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and super zesty, but with a weight and texture that stands up to hearty food. There’s a wonderful savory quality to this wine—a mineral, almost salty edge that balances the ripe orchard fruit flavors perfectly. It finishes clean, dry, and with a refreshing kick that cleanses the palate. This is the absolute perfect pairing for your Feast of the Seven Fishes, fried calamari, clam linguine, or simply as a refreshing aperitivo.
2024 Lornano "Helena" Toscana IGT
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/26/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/26/2025 | Send Email
From the historic Fattoria Lornano in Castellina in Chianti, "Helena" is a bold, modern yet rustic expression that breaks the rules of classic Chianti Classico to deliver something richer and deeper for the winter season. The Nicololai family has owned this estate since 1904, and while they are masters of traditional Sangiovese, this IGT label allows them to flex their winemaking muscles. "Helena" is typically a powerful blend of 80% Sangiovese with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot , selected from the estate’s best vineyard plots.
In the glass, expect a deep, impenetrable ruby color. The nose is decadent and warm, offering layers of ripe blackberry, dark plum, and black cherry preserves. These fruit notes are wrapped in luxurious aromas of sweet tobacco, vanilla bean, cedar, and a touch of dark chocolate derived from aging in used French oak barriques.
On the palate, this is a true "fireplace wine"—full-bodied, velvety, and smooth. The tannins are polished and soft, coating the mouth without being aggressive. While it retains a signature Tuscan dusting of earth, the finish is long, plush, and satisfyingly modern. This is the bottle you open for the main event of your holiday meal: it screams for prime rib or stew.
2023 Antonio Camillo Ciliegiolo
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/26/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/26/2025 | Send Email
Antonio Camillo is widely considered the "Ciliegiolo Whisperer" of the Tuscan coast, and his "Principio" is the perfect introduction to his masterful touch. For decades, Ciliegiolo (named after ciliegia, the Italian word for cherry) was relegated to a blending partner for Sangiovese. Antonio, however, championed this variety as a solo star, scouring the Maremma for old vines that capture the wild, herbal beauty of the Mediterranean scrub. "Principio" marks the beginning of this journey, crafted from organically farmed vineyards that benefit from warm days and cooling sea breezes.
In the glass, the wine pours a bright, translucent ruby that glows with energy. True to its name, the nose is a festive explosion of fresh red cherries, wild raspberries, and pomegranate, woven together with distinct notes of Mediterranean herbs like rosemary, myrtle, and a touch of white pepper.
On the palate, this is the ultimate "glou-glou" wine—fresh, energetic, and bursting with crunchy red fruit flavors. Offers a juicy texture with just enough rustic tannin to keep it interesting. It is the ultimate holiday crowd-pleaser because of its versatility; it pairs effortlessly with everything from a traditional roast turkey and cranberry sauce to a casual Tuesday night pizza. Serve it with a slight chill to really make those bright fruit flavors pop!
2022 Antech "M le Mauzac" Brut Nature Blanquette de Limoux
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 12/23/2025 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 12/23/2025 | Send Email
Steely and racy, this Blanquette has long been one of the best aperitif sparklers on the shelf. Formerly known simply as Blanquette Brut Nature, the Antech family has recently chosen to highlight the indigenous grape Mauzac and to begin vintage-dating the wine.
The signature profile remains intact—green apple, green papaya, and a bracing saline edge still define the core. A touch more lees aging before release has added an extra layer of depth and extended the finish, giving the wine greater presence without sacrificing its precision.
Nothing to argue with here. This remains one of the most compelling—and hardest to beat—expressions of dry, crisp bubbles at an everyday price point.
Price:
$15.99
2023 Antech "Emotion" Extra Brut Rosé Crémant de Limoux
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 12/23/2025 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 12/23/2025 | Send Email
Though Eugénie remains Antech’s top seller, Emotion is the cuvée that is especially near and dear to my heart. This character-driven rosé transcends its price point and delivers some of the best quality-to-price ratio of any sparkling wine—across all categories.
White cherry, Red Delicious apple, and a touch of raspberry unfold on a slightly fuller-bodied frame, carrying through with surprising length and presence on the palate. There is simply no other non-Champagne rosé that offers this level of character at this price point.
2023 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 12/23/2025 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 12/23/2025 | Send Email
Any visit to Beaucastel is a highlight of my travels through the Rhône. After several years of major renovation, the estate now stands as one of the most efficiently run and fully carbon-neutral wineries in the region. I was fortunate to see the project at various stages of construction, though I have yet to walk through the finished cellar itself.
Why does that matter for the 2023 vintage? Because it offers one more clear demonstration of the care, foresight, and long-term stewardship the Perrin family brings to these vineyards year after year. A cold cellar with a deep library is a luxury; a cellar naturally cooled by a cistern, powered in large part by the mistral winds that sweep across the plateau, is emblematic of a philosophy that places sustainability and precision at the heart of this estate' ethos.
The 2023 growing season was dry and warm. I remember the heat clearly when I was there in June, with a splash of rain arriving only after I had returned home. In some years, such conditions can create excessive hydric stress, but Beaucastel’s old vines—rooted deeply into the galets roulés—proved their resilience once again, delivering fruit of remarkable balance and depth.
The resulting wine is stupendous. Ripe cherry and strawberry confiture lead the way, followed by crushed herbs, licorice root, and savory tobacco, all carried through on a long, resonant finish. This is another classic Beaucastel—one that may strike the intense tone of 2007 with the length and structure of 2010.
It is already a great Beaucastel today, and it should be a great one for decades to come.
2023 La Chablisienne Collaboration Estate Chablis "Cuvee Centenaire"
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 12/23/2025 | Send Email
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 12/23/2025 | Send Email
Great Chablis doesn’t have to break the bank, and the 2023 La Chablisienne Collaboration Estate Chablis Cuvée Centenaire is a stunning value! Pithy notes of orchard fruits, citrus accents, flint, and crushed seashells leap from the glass, while the palate unfolds with vibrant iodine, citrus, and orchard fruit flavors on a sleek, layered texture. This wine is smooth and vibrant, with excellent acidity and balance. It’s so good, it feels more like a 1er Cru than a village-level offering. Enjoyability here is off the charts—definitely a solid 10 out of 10.
Price:
$24.99
2023 La Chablisiènne Collaboration Petit Chablis "Cuvee Centenaire"
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 12/23/2025 | Send Email
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 12/23/2025 | Send Email
Thank God for Petit Chablis! It’s the source of delicious, under-$20 Chablis that consistently flows from Burgundy’s northernmost appellation. The 2023 La Chablisienne K&L Collaboration Petit Chablis is absolutely brilliant, with beautiful notes of sea breeze, flint, citrus zest, and white flowers. On the palate, it’s bright and zippy, with flavors of lime, pear, and other citrus notes, all perfectly balanced against the crisp acidity. This gives the wine great length, complexity, and persistence—remarkable for a humble Petit Chablis. It’s a stellar offering and a wonderful introduction to Chablis at an incredibly affordable price.
Price:
$19.99
2021 Mt. Brave Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 12/22/2025 | Send Email
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 12/22/2025 | Send Email
We have the best price in the country on this stunning 99-point mountain-grown Cabernet from winemaking legend Chris Carpenter. 2021 Mount Brave Mt Veeder Cab for well under $100! This wine combines the power and concentration of rich Napa fruit with the savory complexity and a structural prowess that Mount Veeder delivers time and time again. During his long tenure at Mt Brave, Lokoya, La Jota, and Cardinale, Chris Carpenter has cemented his reputation as the king of mountain-grown Cab in the region. He has almost super-natural abilities to produce wines of incredible intensity and power but at the same time, somehow refined the tannin structure that often makes wines like this need decades in the cellar before they can be enjoyed. Not so with this beauty - it's already drinking beautifully with lush, dark, exotic fruit, laced with wild chaparral, leather, singed cedar, oak spice and dark chocolate. Mouthcoating and saturated, but not overly tannic or grippy. It's a big, muscular wine, but it's polished and pure with great balance and length on the palate. When you consider the Lokoya wines sell for over $500, this is an absolute bargain as your getting the same winemaking expertise and quality for a fraction of the price. Drink now or anytime over the next decade or more. This is a lot of wine for the money!
2014 Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Winery Direct Library Release)
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 12/19/2025 | Send Email
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 12/19/2025 | Send Email
We have a very special offering today: an absolutely delicious, beautifully aged Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the valley’s most iconic and historic estates, Freemark Abbey. I recently secured a small parcel of 2014 Cabernet directly from the winery’s library, and with nearly a decade in bottle, this wine is squarely in its sweet spot. The 2014 vintage continues to impress me. Initially overshadowed by the acclaim surrounding 2013, it has proven to be a true sleeper, delivering wines that have aged with remarkable grace. This Cabernet shows lush dark fruit and cocoa powder, layered with the compelling secondary aromas and flavors that only time can bring. The nose is expressive and beautifully balanced, offering notes of mulberry and plum alongside dusty earth, hints of cedar, unsmoked cigar, and subtle barrel spice. On the palate, the wine is velvety and refined, with excellent concentration at its core as those secondary nuances begin to weave seamlessly around the fruit. The tannins have softened nicely, yet still provide structure and definition across the palate. This is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy a perfectly mature Napa Cabernet—nearly 12 years old—sourced directly from the winery’s cellar. I secured every bottle available, and quantities are extremely limited. I recommend acting quickly, as this is truly a one-time offering. Cheers!
2020 Paringa Estate "Peninsula" Shiraz Mornington Peninsula Victoria
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 12/18/2025 | Send Email
By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 12/18/2025 | Send Email
I'll be the first to admit as the K&L Burgundy Buyer I don't drink a lot of Shiraz, but this is definitely a great value in Shiraz. It comes from an extremely cool climate and feels very Northern Rhonish in style and aromas. There's tons of baking spice, fresh herbs and hints of pepper with a palate flush with red and black fruits and more notes of pepper make this an ideal food wine thanks to its racy acidity and freshness. At under $20 there are few if any Syrah based wines that I would rather have.
2020 Paringa Estate "Peninsula" Shiraz Mornington Peninsula Victoria
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/18/2025 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/18/2025 | Send Email
This is a delicious, highly drinkable expression of cool-climate Shiraz that is likely to change a few minds about what Australian Shiraz can be. Located on the Mornington Peninsula, just south of Melbourne, Paringa Estate produces lean, elegant wines marked by finesse and precision, shaped by the region’s marginal climate. The Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia’s coolest wine-growing regions—cooler even than the Yarra Valley or Adelaide Hills. Surrounded by water on three sides, strong onshore winds moderate temperatures, reduce vine vigor, and prevent fruit from over-ripening, leading to bright wines with moderate body and alcohol. While the region is best known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Shiraz here is similarly refined, offering tension and elegance reminiscent of the Northern Rhône. Paringa’s 2020 “Peninsula” Shiraz is a compelling expression of the unique geography and maritime influence of the region. Notes of wild blackberry and blueberry compote weave together with classic black pepper, hints of smoke, and olive tapenade, while subtle florals of lilac and wisteria linger in the background. Forest floor and bramble notes add a touch of wildness, beautifully balanced by the vibrant fruit. The structure is impeccably polished, with refreshing acidity evocative of cool ocean breezes. Medium-bodied and taut on the palate, the wine is driven by bright natural acidity and fine, savory tannins rather than weight or sweetness. A Shiraz of finesse and tension that seriously overdelivers for the price, I highly recommend picking up a bottle or two.
Mars Komagatake 7 Year Old "K&L Exclusive 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel #3740" Japanese Single Malt Whisky (700ml)
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 12/17/2025 | Send Email
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 12/17/2025 | Send Email
Mars Shuzo is the quiet giant of Japanese whisky. The best kept secret in the whisky world are the two exceptional distilleries, Komagatake and Tsunuki. While both have been available on occasion in single malt form, they are almost never seen in the US as single casks, and typically a single barrel of either commands a significant premium. The company can trace its roots to the origins of Japanese whisky through their founder, Kiichiro Iwai. Just like Suntory, Hombo Shuzo was there from the start. It was in fact Iwai who enlisted Masataka Taketsuru to travel to Scotland in order to learn the age old techniques for making the world’s most complex whisky. Upon his return, Hombo was not able to construct the distillery, so Taketsuru-san took the plans to Suntory. But in 1949, Kiichiro Iwai would complete his dream of building pot stills and distilling Hombo’s own malt whisky. And while Iwai-san represents one of the three pillars of Japanese whisky, their modern commitment to the category rests squarely on the shoulders of one great man, Kazuto Hombo. Hombo-san is a true lover of the finer things, and his love of whisky kept the wonderful old stills running. His belief that Japanese whisky would one day be a worldwide success is singularly connected to the construction of the Nagano plant where the original stills were moved, and while Hombo-san was ahead of his time, the plant would see very little production over the next 30 years. He was ready when the whisky boom began and production restarted in 2014. Now Komagatake is making some of the world’s best whisky. Stylistically, the distillery offers an elegant and refined malt, but this single cask is truly superb. Peated to 20 ppm, you might expect something very smoky and forward, but instead you have an elegant, ultra complex expression of malt that is on par with the very finest available anywhere. Let’s dive in! One of the old single casks out there. The color is a shimmering yellow gold (0.5). The nose is an explosive mixture of maritime flavors and sweet orchard fruit: oyster shell, yuzu peel, galangal, creosote, white ash, pear preserves, licorice root, salted grilled lemons, and lanolin. The palate is razor sharp and chiseled, with a big citrus note and a strong saline character up front, followed by similar white ashy smoke, which does not dominate whatsoever the fresh, juicy fruit: greengage, apricot, green grapes. It absolutely adores water, softening the smoke and reminding me of a well matured, less tarry style Caol Ila. An absolute winner by any measure that feels like a rapturous eye opener to the potential of this wonderful little mountain distillery.
Price:
$179.99
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2025 Clos Henri "Estate" Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 12/17/2025 | Send Email
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 12/17/2025 | Send Email
This brand spanking new arrival is the perfect Sauvignon Blanc for those of you who don't like grassy and sour Sauvignon Blancs. It has what you expect from NZ in the form of zingy acidity and minerality. What is not expected is the very pretty white flower and fresh key lime nose. On the palate, green fruits, green melon, kiwi and more lime. Slightly tropical edge. It finishes very clean with very nice acidity. This one is sure to convert fans of domestic Sauvignon Blanc over to those from New Zealand!
2021 La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/17/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/17/2025 | Send Email
The 2021 La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino is the quintessential example of balance and one of the most consistently delicious wines in the appellation. While the single-vineyard bottlings explore specific terroirs, this normale bottling is the perfect synthesis of the estate's two distinct souls: the cool, aromatic elegance of Canalicchio (north) and the ripe, structured power of Castelnuovo dell’Abate (south).
For those who don't know the history, the heart of La Gerla is the Colombaio podere, which originally belonged to the Biondi Santi family. This pedigree shines through in every glass.
The Hearach 7 Year Old "Single Cask" K&L Exclusive First Fill ex-Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrel #1281 Cask Strength Isle of Harris Single Malt Whisky (750ml)
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 12/17/2025 | Send Email
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 12/17/2025 | Send Email
The wonderful little distillery on Harris consistently over delivers ultra high quality products at surprisingly reasonable prices. This barrel, the 2nd we've had from the lovely lightly peated Island, is takes the ocean-y house style up and turns it up to 11. There aren't many new distillers able to offer such exciting juice at a youthful age, but if you like anything off the western coast you'll surely love this beautiful barrel. It has some of the brackish notes of Skye, the elegance and serenity of Oban, the subtle oily character of Ben Nevis and the vibrant intensity of Caol Ila all wrapped up into one, not so peaty package. I'm a huge fan of this special distillery with many unique idiosyncrasies, yet unprecedented approachability, its certain to be one of the whisky world's favorites in the coming years.
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The Hearach 7 Year Old "Single Cask" K&L Exclusive First Fill ex-Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrel #1281 Cask Strength Isle of Harris Single Malt Whisky (750ml)
By: Josh Gelfand | Review Date: 12/16/2025 | Send Email
By: Josh Gelfand | Review Date: 12/16/2025 | Send Email
What a lovely expression we have from the Island of Tweed itself. That’s right, the famous Harris Tweed of dapper suit fame originates on this very island, and this whisky comes from the first legal distillery ever built here. Appropriately enough, this is a sharply dressed dram.
Aged for seven years in a first-fill Buffalo Trace barrel, this lightly peated whisky shines with a pale golden hue, immediately noticeable as you open the stunning, thoughtfully layered packaging. Inside, you’ll find detailed information on the whisky alongside a charming booklet celebrating the Isle of Harris and its history.
On the nose, the dram bursts with green apples, honeysuckle, caramel candies, and a touch of wet granite. The first sip leans into its maritime roots, with a focused minerality wrapping around orchard fruits, tart cherries, mascarpone, smoked vanilla beans, and warm winter spices. Salty smoke carries the finish, with toffee-covered apples riding ocean waves until the next sip begins the journey all over again.
This is a beautifully composed and impeccably dressed expression of both barrel and place, balanced in true island harmony.
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2023 Bruno Giacosa "Valmaggiore" Nebbiolo d'Alba
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/16/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/16/2025 | Send Email
The 2023 Bruno Giacosa "Valmaggiore" Nebbiolo d'Alba is, year in and year out, one of the most distinguished and sought-after bottlings of the variety produced outside of Barolo and Barbaresco. If there were a classification system for the Roero region, the steep, sandy amphitheater of Valmaggiore would undoubtedly be a Grand Cru, and the Giacosa family has long been its unrivaled interpreter.
This is a wine that consistently outperforms its appellation. In the 2023 vintage, which offered generous fruit and wonderful balance, this wine is simply singing. The Valmaggiore vineyard is famous for its steep slopes and almost pure sandy soils, a unique terroir that imparts a level of perfume and silkiness that the clay-heavy soils of the Langhe simply cannot replicate.
The nose is an ethereal masterpiece of high-toned aromatics: crushed wild strawberries, raspberries, and white pepper are enveloped in a cloud of rose petals and violet pastille. It is incredibly fragrant and inviting. On the palate, the wine is defined by its elegance and finesse. It is medium-bodied with tannins that are remarkably fine and sandy, providing structure without any aggressive bite.
This is Nebbiolo at its most graceful and transparent. It offers the complexity of a serious Barbaresco with the immediate drinkability and charm of the Roero. While it will certainly age beautifully for a decade, its primary appeal lies in its stunning perfume and silken texture right now. A benchmark wine that proves you don't need a heavy DOCG label to find greatness in Piedmont.
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$49.99
2023 Dusty Nabor "Bentrock Vineyard" Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 12/15/2025 | Send Email
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 12/15/2025 | Send Email
The very name of this vineyard in the western Sta. Rita Hills is entirely fitting for the wines that this radical terroir expresses. The soils here are made up of huge chunks of flint or chert. This dense, hard rock was created as the diatomaceous parent material was bent, compressed and heated in the earth's crust by the unimaginable forces of the tectonic plates. The hills that skirt the south western edge of the appellation are formed from an uplift of this ancient seabed rock. The wines coming from here have a distinctive liquid rock, stony, salty mineral quality that is captured perfectly in this complex Chardonnay from Dusty Nabor. A young, up and coming winemaker, producing some of the most exciting wines from the region, Dusty's wines are not to be missed by folks of love more savory, mineral driven styles with tension, focus and precision. If you've enjoyed wines from Tyler, Domaine de la Cote, The Hilt, Sandi, and Ojai etc, you have to check these wines out. Really distinctive, compelling wines. And, of course, we have amazing pricing!
2023 Catena "Lunlunta" Malbec Mendoza
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 12/13/2025 | Send Email
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 12/13/2025 | Send Email
Catena vineyards has been famous for very long time for producing amazing red wines, particularly Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. The luscious Lunlunta Old Vine Malbec has a very rich and floral nose that contains red boysenberry, blackberry and to a lesser extent, blueberry. There is also a light savory scent that comes through after the lush fruits. On the palate, it starts out with a light bite and quickly expands with mouth-coating cassis that is paired with some very nice back of the throat minerals and a wee bit of chalk. The finish is long and has mellow spice to light tobacco. A wonderful release from Catena that has classic Argentinian Malbec fruit with so much more to make it stand out above the rest.
2023 Catena "Lunlunta" Malbec Mendoza
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
The 2023 Lunlunta Malbec is classic Catena in the best way — polished, expressive, and quietly confident. Dark plum, blackberry, and black cherry lead the way, framed by violet, cocoa, and a subtle mineral edge that speaks to Lunlunta’s old vines and warmer, lower-elevation character. On the palate, it’s smooth and composed, with ripe fruit that feels generous but never heavy. The texture is plush without being sweet, balanced by fresh acidity and fine, chalky tannins that keep everything in check. There’s a savory undertone beneath the fruit — a hint of earth and spice — giving the wine more depth than your average Malbec. The finish is clean, steady, and quietly persistent, making this an easy wine to keep coming back to. It’s a reliable, crowd-pleasing Malbec with real structure — perfect for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a simple weeknight dinner that deserves something a little better than usual.
Cesar Florido Moscatel Especial Chipiona (375ml)
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
What a fun style of sweet Sherry! Medium brown in the glass, with enticing aromas of roasted figs, brown sugar, golden raisins and spiced Christmas cake, this wine is sweet but not tooth-achingly so. Lighter on its feet than a PX, but still rich and unctuous on the palate, this would be a great pairing for dark chocolate or a crème Catalan, though to be honest it’s pretty delicious on its own, too.
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$21.99
2025 Clos Henri "Estate" Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
If on first sip you think this wine is Sancerre, you might be forgiven – Clos Henri is, after all, owned by Domaine Henri Bourgeois of the Loire Valley. They are Sauvignon Blanc specialists, producing both Sancerre and Pouilly Fume, but when they wanted to expand their holdings, they settled on the cool climate Wairau Valley of Marlborough, New Zealand. The newly released 2025 Clos Henri Estate Sauvignon Blanc fully represents the best of both countries – stunning minerality, racy acidity and French winemaking sensibility, balanced perfectly with the impeccable fruit purity of New Zealand. The estate draws organically-grown, dry-farmed fruit from three distinct soil types — glacial stones, wind-blown clay, and greywacke river gravels — which contribute structure and textural complexity. The palate is bursting with zesty grapefruit and pithy lime zest, but the palate is pure stony minerality, making you guess where exactly in the world this wine comes from. So restrained and elegant, this is a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that defies expectations of what the country can produce and blurring the lines between the Old and New Worlds. Most importantly, it’s simply delicious – a refreshing, stony and citrus-driven style of Sauvignon Blanc that will have you reaching to pour a second glass.
2021 TerraNoble "Azara" Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
Founded in 1993, TerraNoble has built its reputation on producing high-quality Chilean wines that express the country’s diverse terroirs. Originally established in the Maule Valley, the winery now farms more than 360 hectares across Maule, Colchagua, and Casablanca, allowing it to highlight the distinct character of each region. TerraNoble’s winemaking philosophy emphasizes purity and balance: fermentations typically begin in stainless-steel tanks to preserve freshness, while carefully managed aging—often with neutral French oak—adds depth and complexity without overpowering the fruit. The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the Colchagua Valley, one of Chile’s premier red-wine regions, known for its warm days, cool nights, and strong influences from both the Andes and the Pacific coast. TerraNoble draws fruit from two contrasting sites: the Los Lingues vineyard (located in the Andes foothills) and the Los Cactus vineyard in Marchigüe (a coastal zone). The Andean vineyards feature deeper soils and a cooler climate, leading to later ripening, greater elegance, and round, polished tannins. In contrast, the coastal vineyards have thinner, sandier soils that produce firmer structure, fine-grained tannins, and vibrant tension on the palate. After destemming, the berries underwent a 3–4-day cold maceration, followed by 8–12 days of fermentation at 25–26°C with manual punch-downs for gentle extraction. The final blend—90% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by 10% Syrah—was aged in a combination of stainless steel and neutral French oak, resulting in a full-bodied wine with expressive red fruit notes, a distinct herbal undertone, smooth and supple tannins, and a clear sense of place.
2023 Catena "Lunlunta" Malbec Mendoza
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
It's hard to overstate the impact Catena has had on Argentinian wine and particularly Malbec. In 1902, Italian immigrant Nicola Catena planted a Malbec vineyard in Mendoza, with a hunch that it would grow well in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. While Malbec is native to Cahors in southwestern France and once common in Bordeaux, it nearly went extinct in the late 1800s due to phylloxera. Fellow immigrants had brought the grape to Argentina just a few decades earlier, however. Catena’s bet paid off, and today Malbec is Argentina’s signature variety, largely in part to the decades of research and innovation of Catena’s descendants. Run today by fourth generation (and San Francisco resident) Dr. Laura Catena, alongside winemaker Alejandro Vigil, Catena is Argentina’s oldest family-run winery. They continue to promote and elevate Malbec, exploring high elevation vineyards, protecting old vines, and developing a series of “Appellation” wines meant to express the specific terroir of small towns in Mendoza. The Lunlunta Malbec is one of these wines, hailing from the town of Lunlunta south of Mendoza city. Lunlunta is a rural district of small orchards and ancient Malbec vines, planted on silty-clay soils at around 2,800 feet in elevation. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged for one year in French oak barrels, leading to a approachble but elegant style of Malbec – lovely to drink on its own now, but with the weight and structure to stand up to rich food. The wine is bursting with juicy red currant and plum notes, supported by gently gripping tannins. A piece of Argentinian wine history for a reasonable price – this is hands down one of the best value-priced Malbecs I’ve tasted this year.
2024 Casa d'Ambra Falanghina Ischia IGT Campania
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
Falanghina is the great workhorse of Campania, but on Ischia, it transforms into something wilder and more distinct. Grown on the island's volcanic slopes, this Falanghina trades the tropical lushness found on the mainland for a sharper, more mineral profile. The 2024 vintage is bright and zesty, bursting with notes of citrus peel, green apple, and a distinct smoky undertone that speaks of the soil. It finishes with a mouthwatering salinity that makes it the ultimate partner for seafood. This is Falanghina with a sea view—fresh, authentic, and utterly charming.
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$17.99
2024 Casa d'Ambra "Frassitelli" Ischia Biancolella
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/12/2025 | Send Email
If Ischia has a "Grand Cru," this is it. Frassitelli is a single, four-hectare vineyard perched a breathtaking 600 meters above sea level. Viticulture here is defined as "heroic" for a reason: the slopes are so steep that harvest is often done with the aid of a monorail system. This extreme elevation and exposure produce a Biancolella of piercing intensity. The 2024 is electric. It opens with aromas of broom flowers, wild fennel, and crushed stone, followed by a palate that is tense, saline, and vibrating with volcanic energy. It’s not just a white wine; it’s a distillation of the Mediterranean landscape. A true masterpiece of island winemaking.
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$29.99
2012 Macduff 13 Year Old "Old Particular" K&L Exclusive First Fill Sherry Butt Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
By: Josh Gelfand | Review Date: 12/11/2025 | Send Email
By: Josh Gelfand | Review Date: 12/11/2025 | Send Email
This is one Big Mac! The seaside Macduff distillery doesn’t release much single malt into the wild. As a Bacardi-owned operation, most of its liquid ends up as a major component of the Dewar’s blends, and any single malt they release on their own comes out under the “Glen Deveron” name. You’ll pretty much only see “Macduff” on independent bottlings like the one we landed here.
But what about the liquid itself? This one came out swinging. It’s rare to see a Scotch whisky break the 65 percent mark straight from the barrel, especially at 13 years old, since Scotland’s cooler climate usually pushes proof downward over time. This first-fill sherry butt decided to behave differently, and we get to reap the benefits.
The sherry makes itself known on the nose with dried cherries, burnt brown sugar, garam masala spice, and toasted almonds. There is plenty of heat on the first sip, yet it avoids the harsh ethanol punch you might expect from something north of 130 proof. Bold spices and cacao take the lead, followed by dried figs and plums, sherried oak tannins, and a leathery note that rolls into a rich finish. The wood and fruit step forward here, while the spice settles back.
As proximity to the ocean benefits this whisky’s production, water is most certainly a friend to this dram. Don’t be shy here - a hearty splash will awaken some hidden flavors, bringing out more toffee, orange peel, buttery pastries, some raspberry jam, and chocolate-covered raisins. You’ll definitely get some more length out of this bottle by giving it the dilution it deserves, but don’t be afraid to try a touch of it neat, if for no other reason than to discover the hidden treasures it will reveal. And at this price it’s a phenomenal value not to be missed.
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$59.99
Maison 76 Côte des Blancs Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 12/11/2025 | Send Email
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 12/11/2025 | Send Email
Olivier Bonville is one of the greatest winemakers in Champagne, not just in the Cotes du Blanc. I have more bottles created by him in my Champagne collection than from any other winemaker. This brand-new Maison 76, handpicked by Gary is a delicious addition of Olivier's other bottlings. There is a very fine bead and mousse with a creamy texture. The flavors are a delicious mix of tart (not overly so) citrus and crisp orchard fruits. Lemon cream and pear tartlets come to mind with the additional notes of shortbread and vanilla. The price is just as spectacular as the bubbles are. Don't wait!
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$44.99
2022 San Guido "Sassicaia" Bolgheri
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/11/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/11/2025 | Send Email
The arrival of a new vintage of Sassicaia is always a defining moment in the wine calendar, but the 2022 Sassicaia is a particularly impressive achievement. In a vintage characterized by significant heat and drought, Tenuta San Guido has once again proven why this estate is in a league of its own. This is a triumph of terroir and timing, delivering a wine of aristocratic elegance and surprising freshness that defies the season.
While many 2022s from Bolgheri are opulent and broad, Sassicaia remains steadfastly classic. The estate’s decision to harvest early to preserve acidity has paid off distinctively. The nose is deep and introspective, offering a sophisticated blend of crème de cassis, wild blackberry, and dark plum, lifted by signature notes of Mediterranean herbs, cedar, graphite, and a touch of fresh mint.
It possesses a dense core of fruit, yet it feels weightless and energetic, driven by a vibrant spine of acidity. The tannins are incredibly fine-grained and polished, providing a seamless structure that guides the wine to an exceptionally long, savory finish.
I mean, It’s Sassicaia, what can go wrong here,
Maison 76 Côte des Blancs Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
By: Lilia McIntosh | Review Date: 12/10/2025 | Send Email
By: Lilia McIntosh | Review Date: 12/10/2025 | Send Email
I love everything about this Champagne! It's creamy, it has freshly baked brioche and croissant like notes, its acidity is in perfect balance with lovely citrus fruit and it has lingering lemon curd note on the finish. This is perfect Champagne for large gatherings and any celebrations, stock up by the case!
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$44.99
2023 Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/9/2025 | Send Email
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/9/2025 | Send Email
The 2023 Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir shines in the glass with a glistening garnet hue. Juicy cherry, pomegranate, and zesty orange peel lead on the palate, with rose and lavender adding aromatic lift and a subtle hint of rooibos tea lingering on the finish—classic Monterey typicité through and through. It’s unmistakably Californian in style: glossy, fruit-driven, and delightfully modern. When it comes to Central Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Bernardus remains a reliably consistent choice; after 12 years of tasting their wines, I can say they never fail to deliver the goods.
2022 Palacio del Burgo Crianza Rioja
By: Aaron Hughes | Review Date: 12/9/2025 | Send Email
By: Aaron Hughes | Review Date: 12/9/2025 | Send Email
The fruit is fairly bright and fresh and it twines with the fairly liberal use of American oak there's still a juiciness to the nose and a little touch of something floral around the edges. The palate has the brightness and kind of lighter overall body that you would expect from a Crianza, with a really great line of acidity and a light grip of tannin overall. There's some cedary kind of cigarbox notes that work with and blend with the lingering very slightly toasty but mostly fruity finish. This is a wine that overdelivers from start to finish, be it the rich touch of oak on the nose or the elegance of the whole drinking experience. For this price, it deserves a little more attention.
2020 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/6/2025 | Send Email
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/6/2025 | Send Email
Graceful and elegant yet tightly corseted, the 2020 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino is a study in Tuscan finesse. Cherries, plum compote, nutmeg, sandalwood, and black tea lead into a brown sugar-tinged finish--not sweet but beautifully layered, heartwarming, and utterly satisfying.
2019 Malgiacca 'Malgiacca' Super Tuscan
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/6/2025 | Send Email
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/6/2025 | Send Email
The 2019 Malgiacca “Malgiacca” Super Tuscan is a fun, jump-in-and-let’s-go kind of wine—dare I say, downright gulpable. It’s inviting and approachable, offering ripe plum, black raspberry, Earl Grey tea with its signature bergamot, with hints of dried leaves and rose petals. The finish lingers beautifully, carrying notes of plum and gently steeped black tea.
2018 San Lorenzo "Solleone" Marche Rosso
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/6/2025 | Send Email
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/6/2025 | Send Email
The 2018 San Lorenzo “Solleone” Marche Rosso is alluringly inky. It flows across the palate with an undertow of deep dark fruit--black currant, blackberry, licorice, leather, and a faint hint of game--lifted by delicate notes of lilac. This is a Bordeaux-lover’s Montepulciano: rich in flavor and mouthfeel, yet balanced enough to pair beautifully with roasted pork or lamb, beef brisket, or a juicy burger.
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2024 San Lorenzo "Vigna di Gino" Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/6/2025 | Send Email
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/6/2025 | Send Email
Now in its third generation of family stewardship, the 2024 San Lorenzo “Vigna di Gino” is named in honor of the winemaker’s father, Gino. Made from 100% organically and biodynamically farmed Verdicchio, it’s easy to love and wonderfully expressive. Ripe peach, white blossoms, baking spice, and layers of crisp caramelized sugar unfold with élan before tapering into a dry, zesty lemon finish with a touch of saline minerality.
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$14.99
2023 Giovinco Etna Bianco
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/6/2025 | Send Email
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 12/6/2025 | Send Email
The nose of the 2023 Giovinco Etna Bianco brings to mind Riesling, with slate and subtle wisps of smoke drifting around delicate fruity notes. Composed of Carricante and Catarrato, the palate illuminates the stage with cathedral-candle impressions--beeswax, burning wick, and a sprinkling of ash--creating something understated, complex, and quietly sophisticated. Crunchy pear, mouth-watering Eureka lemon, shaved fennel bulb, and whole coriander seed come together with the precision and polish of a smartly tailored Italian suit.
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$24.99
2020 Produttori del Barbaresco "Crus Collection" Barbaresco Riserva 9-Bottle Assortment Case
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
Produced only in vintages deemed worthy by the winery, Produttori del Barbaresco’s Riservas are benchmarks in any given vintage they are bottled. As Antonio Galloni says, “Aldo Vacca and his team at the Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative continue to turn out gorgeous wines that deliver a remarkable combination of quality and value.”
Price:
$699.99
2021 Produttori del Barbaresco "Rio Sordo" Barbaresco Riserva
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
Rio Sordo presents itself as a smooth and full-bodied wine with dark fruit flavors and a wide mouthfeel. The wine stands apart from others because of its round shape and soft tannins which make it easy for people to enjoy.
2021 Produttori del Barbaresco "Muncagota" Barbaresco Riserva
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
Muncagota wine features a balanced character and bright personality which combines freshness with spicy notes. The wine exhibits detailed characteristics but lacks the thickness of Rabajà and Montestefano. Close observation of this cru produces satisfying results.
2021 Produttori del Barbaresco "Pora" Barbaresco Riserva
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
The Pora vineyard produces its wines with the most open character because it grows its vines in sand-based soils along the Tanaro River. The wine presents soft floral notes while offering charm and it becomes drinkable first but improves with time.
2021 Produttori del Barbaresco "Paje" Barbaresco Riserva
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
Pajè presents itself as a wine that links the intense structure of Montestefano to the lightness of Ovello through its combination of smoothness and earthy flavor. The wine shows its characteristics through tobacco notes together with iron and cherry skin aromas. The wine possesses refined complexity while remaining understated in its nature.
2021 Produttori del Barbaresco "Montestefano" Barbaresco Riserva
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 12/5/2025 | Send Email
The wine at this location reaches the strongest level of power which might match that of Barolo. Montestefano brings the densest and darkest appearance to the collection as it displays black cherry notes with spicy elements and robust tannins suitable for long-term storage.