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2025 Beau-Séjour Bécot, St-Emilion

By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 6/8/2026 | Send Email

Beau-Séjour Bécot is an elite wine at an incredibly reasonable price in 2025. I was absolutely spellbound by their 2022, and this echoes that style of an elevated and electric wine. A brilliant intensity surrounds the 2025 Beau-Séjour Bécot, with high-toned, vibrant acidity supported by waves of bright black fruit and a lingering limestone saline note that begs for another sip. It is a remarkably complex, thought-provoking wine that I can’t wait to follow over the years. The work being done at this address is astounding, and while the word has already gotten out, considering the multiple potentially perfect scores, it still somehow flies under the radar. This might be the last vintage it does so, and for that reason, I can’t recommend it enough as a high-upside buy. Either way, congrats to Julien Barthe and Juliette Bécot on a superb 2025.

Price: $67.99

2023 Domaine Seguinot Bordet Petit Chablis

By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 6/8/2026 | Send Email

Aromas of stone and citrus fruits burst from the glass while the palate displays perfectly ripe fruit, crushed stone and mineral notes. The depth here is impressive with layer-after-layer of complexity that far surpasses what one would normally find in a humble Petit Chablis. This wine is in a great place right and it drinking wonderfully.

Price: $15.99

BH: 88 - 91

2025 Montrose, St-Estèphe

By: Andrew Shaheen | Review Date: 6/8/2026 | Send Email

One of the wines of the vintage, and an epic release from an estate that has been on a remarkable run. Slightly austere at the start, with firm tannins, mineral tobacco, leather, subtle spice box, and star anise. Beautifully balanced despite its intensity, with a very long finish. As with all great vintages from this estate, exceptional aging potential is a given. Those who have followed Montrose in recent years will not want to overlook this one.

Price: $159.99

2025 Margaux, Margaux

By: Andrew Shaheen | Review Date: 6/8/2026 | Send Email

A wine of unanimous praise. I don't recall encountering a single taster during en primeur week who did not place Château Margaux among their top wines of the vintage. I can't disagree. The 2025 Margaux is incredibly pure and expressive on the nose, with violet, lavender, and graphite framing a silky, elegant palate of cassis, plum, subtle cocoa, and baking spice. The 2025 will likely take its place among the great releases from this estate. A must-have for the cellar.

Price: $525.00

2025 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac-Léognan

By: Andrew Shaheen | Review Date: 6/8/2026 | Send Email

One of the whites of the vintage. Exceptionally textural, rich and silky with layers of lemon, apple, honey, honeysuckle, and orange blossom. Remarkable balance and depth, with more subtle yet beautifully integrated oak allowing the fruit and minerality to shine. This should age very well, but it is already so delicious I found it difficult to spit. For me, this was an absolute standout.

Price: $174.99

2025 Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan

By: Andrew Shaheen | Review Date: 6/8/2026 | Send Email

A very powerful Haut-Brion. Bigger and richer than La Mission, but less generous on the fruit up front. It will undoubtedly take some time to unfurl and show its full potential. With notes of graphite, leather, mocha, and dried herbs, this is a concentrated and very pure wine with stunning depth and a very long life ahead. A fantastic release showing concentration and balance in equal measure.

Price: $419.99

2025 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St-Julien

By: Andrew Shaheen | Review Date: 6/8/2026 | Send Email

A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot. Polished, rich and layered with black currants, cocoa, purple floral notes of violet on the nose, leading to a silky, refined palate with a grippy precision that is distinctly Ducru. A beautiful wine with lots of promise ahead.

Price: $139.99

2023 Planeta Chardonnay

By: Carlo Delgado | Review Date: 6/7/2026 | Send Email

I remember my first bottle of 'Planeta' from my second year in the wine industry. I was surprised to see a Chardonnay from Italy, as it was and still is relatively uncommon. At the time I remember it being richer, loaded with expressive tropical fruits.Tasting this 2023 vintage now, I am pleased that the style have evolved along with my palate. Now it is showcasing maritime influences with beautiful tones of salinity and crushed minerals, juxtaposed with a nice touch of oak. Quite delicious, much more balanced than before. If you ever wanted to try a Sicilian expression of the famous varietal, this is the perfect place to start.

Price: $39.99

2021 Planeta "Maroccoli" Menfi Syrah

By: Carlo Delgado | Review Date: 6/7/2026 | Send Email

An intriguing, engaging wine, jampacked with flavors of black plums, ripe blueberries, dark roast coffee beans, earth, tar, baking spices, and mocha dust tannins on the finish. There are many layers to this wine, a lot happening, but it remains well balanced and approachable. A delicious, distinctive, delightful Syrah from an unconventional origin. Cheers!

Price: $29.99

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$26.99

JS: 92

WS: 92

2023 Planeta Etna Rosso

By: Carlo Delgado | Review Date: 6/7/2026 | Send Email

It seems that the wines of Etna are getting more and more popular these days, and there are good reasons for that. The volcanic reds are fresh, light, normally with a pretty minerality to them. This rosso adheres to that typicity and authentically showcases the flavors of Nerello Mascalese under volcanic influence. Explosive notes of fresh wild strawberries, hibiscus juice, a touch of pomegranate, dried thyme, a touch of ash, and crushed earth. There is a distinctive smokiness and ample acidity through the lip smacking finish. A refreshing, and often economical alternative to quality Pinot Noirs.

Price: $29.99

2023 Planeta "Contrada Taccione" Etna Bianco

By: Carlo Delgado | Review Date: 6/7/2026 | Send Email

I love a super crisp, mineral forward volcanic white wine, and this scratches that itch. Flavors of fresh lemons, kumquat, crunchy pears, orange blossom, fresh ginger, chamomile, and chalk. Piercing acidity, refreshingly energetic, with a long smoky finish. A great example of Etna Bianco at an entry level price point. The perfect match to the garlic tiger prawns I was cooking while I was sipping on this wine. Salute!

Price: $29.99

KO: 93

RP: 93

VN: 93

2023 Chateau de Pizay Regnie

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/6/2026 | Send Email

Cru Beaujolais at its most charming, and an absolute steal. From organically farmed parcels in Régnié—one of the smallest crus—with whole-cluster fruit and traditional carbonic maceration. The 2023 delivers everything you want from the appellation: juicy red cherry and raspberry, a floral lift, and a sleek mineral edge that keeps it fresh. Plush and fruit-forward but never heavy, with silky tannins and bright acidity. Serve it with a slight chill and pour it with anything from charcuterie to roast chicken.

Price: $19.99

DC: 96

2023 Laberinto "Arcillas de Laberinto" Riesling Valle de Maule

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/6/2026 | Send Email

A thrilling, off-the-beaten-path Riesling from one of Chile’s most influential winemakers. Sourced from a 1995-planted vineyard at 1,800 feet on volcanic soils, hand-harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and given skin contact and time in clay amphora and concrete. The result is textural and electric—lime zest, white peach, wet stone, and a savory, almost briny edge. Bone-dry and laser-focused, with a long, mineral finish. Distinctive, ambitious, and a screaming value for anyone who wants Riesling with real character.

Price: $21.99

TA: 97

DS: 93

RP: 92

2023 Method Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/6/2026 | Send Email

Classic Napa Cabernet with the polish you’d expect and a price that doesn’t scare you off. The 2023 leads with ripe black currant, blackberry, and dark cherry, layered with notes of cocoa, sweet cedar, vanilla, and a whisper of crushed herb. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with plush, well-integrated tannins and just enough acidity to keep all that dark fruit lively. Oak is present but tasteful, framing the wine rather than dominating it, and the finish is long, smooth, and gently spiced. Approachable now with a short decant, but with the structure to develop over the next several years. A confident, crowd-pleasing Napa Cab—pour it with a ribeye and watch it disappear.

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JS: 95

WE: 93

2015 Famiglia Cottarella Sodale Merlot

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/6/2026 | Send Email

Proof that Lazio can do serious Merlot—and that some of the best values come from the regions nobody’s watching. Made by celebrated winemaker Riccardo Cotarella on his home turf outside Rome, this is grown in volcanic soils and given the kind of attention usually reserved for far flashier addresses. With a decade of bottle age behind it, the 2015 has landed right in its sweet spot. Ripe black cherry and plum lead on the nose, then slowly unfurl into cocoa, sweet pipe tobacco, dried herbs, and a savory note of forest floor that only comes with age. The palate is plush and velvety with mature, silky tannins and a mocha-tinged depth from the volcanic terroir, all kept balanced and lifted by a line of fresh acidity. The finish is long, savory, and gently spiced. Drinking beautifully now—give it a 30-minute decant and pour it with braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, or anything off the grill. A sophisticated, mature Merlot from an unexpected corner of Italy.

Price: $9.99

2022 Dominio de Atauta Ribera del Duero

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/6/2026 | Send Email

The flagship, and the most serious wine in the whole lineup—all about texture, not power. Sourced from microscopic plots of ancient 120- to 140-year-old pre-phylloxera vines rooted in limestone bedrock, it shows a chalky minerality and a striking note of powdered stone that comes straight from the rock. Dense, structured, and super precise, with dark fruit framed by firm tannins and savory depth. Decant a full hour or cellar it 8 to 12 years. A top pick.

Price: $42.99

RP: 93

TA: 93

JS: 92

2019 Miguel Merino Reserva Rioja

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/6/2026 | Send Email

This is Rioja with depth, patience, and real class. Layers of dried cherry, plum skin, tobacco, and warm baking spice unfold slowly from the glass, giving a wine beautifully mature and composed despite its youthful energy. The palate is silky and deeply savory, with finely integrated oak framing the fruit rather than overpowering it. There’s a quiet intensity here—nothing flashy, just confident winemaking and exceptional balance. The finish lingers with notes of leather, crushed herbs, and earthy minerality, making this a Reserva that feels both timeless and remarkably polished.

Price: $39.99

2019 Miguel Merino Gran Reserva Rioja

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/6/2026 | Send Email

This is Rioja with real gravitas. The nose opens with dried cherry, tobacco leaf, cedar, worn leather, and sweet baking spice, but there’s still a vibrant core of red fruit keeping everything alive and lifted. The palate is silky and layered, unfolding slowly with notes of black tea, balsamic, dusty earth, and finely integrated oak. What makes this especially compelling is the balance between maturity and energy—it carries the soul of traditional Rioja, but with remarkable precision and freshness underneath the depth. Long, elegant, and quietly dramatic, this feels like a wine made to linger over for hours rather than simply drink.

Price: $54.99

2019 Recaredo "Terrers" Brut Nature Corpinnat (Cava)

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/6/2026 | Send Email

A true cult sparkler from one of the world’s great traditional-method houses. Hand-riddled, aged under natural cork, and disgorged by hand at cellar temperature—this is craftsmanship taken to the extreme. A remarkable 52 months on the lees and zero dosage give it a nutty, intense, bone-dry profile with aromas of toasted hazelnut, baked apple, and crushed stone. Layered, age-worthy, and uncompromising—a sparkling wine for serious drinkers who want substance over polish.

Price: $38.99

RP: 94

TA: 93

2021 Gramona "Aliances La Cuvee" Brut Corpinnat (Cava)

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/6/2026 | Send Email

Proof that Spain’s traditional-method sparklers belong in the conversation with Champagne. Gramona left Cava behind to help found Corpinnat, and the extra ambition shows—24 to 34 months on the lees give this real depth. Toasty brioche, almond, and ripe orchard fruit lead into a bone-dry, finely beaded palate built on Xarel·lo, Macabeu, and a touch of Parellada. Long, savory, and impeccably balanced—a staff favorite and an absolute steal that’s brilliant with oysters.

Price: $34.99

VN: 92

TA: 91

2025 Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan

By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 6/4/2026 | Send Email

One of the region’s most unique and ascendant properties, it’s no surprise to see the enthusiasm building around the next great vintage of Les Carmes Haut‑Brion in 2025. With the highest proportion of Cabernet ever in the final blend—54% Franc and 29% Sauvignon—the small berries of the harvest delivered a wine that’s deeply concentrated yet remarkably silky and refined. Cab Franc aromatics lift the nose, while juicy dark red fruits form the core. The finish is long, textured, and subtly saline, with an impressive sense of viscosity. What a singular wine, and one that perfectly captures the style that has made this estate so cherished in recent years. Another winner, and I can’t wait to see how it evolves in bottle.

Price: $114.99

2025 Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan (1.5L) 3-Pack in OWC

By: Scott Turnbull | Review Date: 6/4/2026 | Send Email

The 2025 Les Carmes Haut-Brion shows a striking and characterful expression of Pessac-Léognan, continuing the estate’s recent upward trajectory with confidence and precision. The aromatics open with vibrant bramble and dark berry fruit, layered with a vivid streak of blood orange that brings both lift and definition. On the palate, the wine is marked by bright, energetic acidity that drives the structure forward, keeping the fruit focused and lively rather than weighty. Moderate, finely grained tannins provide shape and grip without overpowering the wine’s elegance, allowing the mid-palate to remain lifted and agile. A subtle saline edge emerges toward the finish, adding complexity and a faint maritime nuance that enhances the overall freshness. Well-balanced and distinctly styled, this is a refined and slightly unconventional take on Bordeaux, showcasing the estate’s increasingly distinctive identity within Pessac-Léognan. The result is a wine that feels both precise and expressive, with excellent harmony between fruit purity, acidity, and textural finesse.

Price: $689.00

2025 Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan (1.5L)

By: Scott Turnbull | Review Date: 6/4/2026 | Send Email

The 2025 Les Carmes Haut-Brion shows a striking and characterful expression of Pessac-Léognan, continuing the estate’s recent upward trajectory with confidence and precision. The aromatics open with vibrant bramble and dark berry fruit, layered with a vivid streak of blood orange that brings both lift and definition. On the palate, the wine is marked by bright, energetic acidity that drives the structure forward, keeping the fruit focused and lively rather than weighty. Moderate, finely grained tannins provide shape and grip without overpowering the wine’s elegance, allowing the mid-palate to remain lifted and agile. A subtle saline edge emerges toward the finish, adding complexity and a faint maritime nuance that enhances the overall freshness. Well-balanced and distinctly styled, this is a refined and slightly unconventional take on Bordeaux, showcasing the estate’s increasingly distinctive identity within Pessac-Léognan. The result is a wine that feels both precise and expressive, with excellent harmony between fruit purity, acidity, and textural finesse.

Price: $229.99

2025 Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan

By: Scott Turnbull | Review Date: 6/4/2026 | Send Email

The 2025 Les Carmes Haut-Brion shows a striking and characterful expression of Pessac-Léognan, continuing the estate’s recent upward trajectory with confidence and precision. The aromatics open with vibrant bramble and dark berry fruit, layered with a vivid streak of blood orange that brings both lift and definition. On the palate, the wine is marked by bright, energetic acidity that drives the structure forward, keeping the fruit focused and lively rather than weighty. Moderate, finely grained tannins provide shape and grip without overpowering the wine’s elegance, allowing the mid-palate to remain lifted and agile. A subtle saline edge emerges toward the finish, adding complexity and a faint maritime nuance that enhances the overall freshness. Well-balanced and distinctly styled, this is a refined and slightly unconventional take on Bordeaux, showcasing the estate’s increasingly distinctive identity within Pessac-Léognan. The result is a wine that feels both precise and expressive, with excellent harmony between fruit purity, acidity, and textural finesse.

Price: $114.99

2025 Château Pradeaux Bandol Rosé

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/4/2026 | Send Email

Bandol Rosé is surely one of the elite expressions of pink wine. These are rosés with depth, intensity, and substance—wines that can age well beyond the lifespan of most easy-drinking Provençal bottlings. While Tempier remains the benchmark for many, Pradeaux has always belonged in the same conversation, often at nearly half the price. The 2025 vintage is a bit more powerful than your average summer rosé. The deeper color hints at what's to come, but don't mistake that for heaviness. Bright and inviting from the start, it bursts with notes of white peach, passion fruit, and red currant. The palate carries Pradeaux's signature silky texture, followed by a long, satisfying finish that immediately encourages another sip. It's already drinking beautifully, but Pradeaux's rosés continue to evolve with time. That's why it's always worth buying multiple bottles—or even a case or two—to follow its progression over the next year and beyond. Equally at home on the dinner table or enjoyed on its own, this is the kind of wine that always brings people back for more.

Price: $27.99

VN: 93

2025 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan (1.5L)

By: Scott Turnbull | Review Date: 6/4/2026 | Send Email

For its 2025, Château Haut-Bailly shows a refined and expressive profile, unfolding with dark red fruit at its core, ripe yet restrained, lifted by a distinctly floral perfume of wisteria and fresh blossoms. As it opens, brighter high-toned accents emerge, with blood orange and cranberry sauce adding a vivid, almost citrus-tinged tension against the deeper fruit. The palate is finely structured, defined by polished, well-integrated tannins that give shape without weight. Subtle notes of black tea weave through the mid-palate, lending an earthy sophistication, while a crushed rock minerality provides a cool, stony backbone that extends the wine’s sense of precision. The overall impression is of a wine that is both composed and expressive, with detail and finesse carrying through the finish rather than overt force. This wine was one of favorites of our week in Bordeaux, and I look forward to revisiting it for years to come.

Price: $199.99

2025 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan 6-Pack in OWC

By: Scott Turnbull | Review Date: 6/4/2026 | Send Email

For its 2025, Château Haut-Bailly shows a refined and expressive profile, unfolding with dark red fruit at its core, ripe yet restrained, lifted by a distinctly floral perfume of wisteria and fresh blossoms. As it opens, brighter high-toned accents emerge, with blood orange and cranberry sauce adding a vivid, almost citrus-tinged tension against the deeper fruit. The palate is finely structured, defined by polished, well-integrated tannins that give shape without weight. Subtle notes of black tea weave through the mid-palate, lending an earthy sophistication, while a crushed rock minerality provides a cool, stony backbone that extends the wine’s sense of precision. The overall impression is of a wine that is both composed and expressive, with detail and finesse carrying through the finish rather than overt force. This wine was one of favorites of our week in Bordeaux, and I look forward to revisiting it for years to come.

Price: $595.00

2025 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan

By: Scott Turnbull | Review Date: 6/4/2026 | Send Email

For its 2025, Château Haut-Bailly shows a refined and expressive profile, unfolding with dark red fruit at its core, ripe yet restrained, lifted by a distinctly floral perfume of wisteria and fresh blossoms. As it opens, brighter high-toned accents emerge, with blood orange and cranberry sauce adding a vivid, almost citrus-tinged tension against the deeper fruit. The palate is finely structured, defined by polished, well-integrated tannins that give shape without weight. Subtle notes of black tea weave through the mid-palate, lending an earthy sophistication, while a crushed rock minerality provides a cool, stony backbone that extends the wine’s sense of precision. The overall impression is of a wine that is both composed and expressive, with detail and finesse carrying through the finish rather than overt force. This wine was one of favorites of our week in Bordeaux, and I look forward to revisiting it for years to come.

Price: $99.99

2019 Miguel Merino Reserva Rioja (1.5L)

By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

Miguel Merino is somewhat unusual in that he chooses to release the same vintage of Reserva and Gran Reserva side by side, rather than a younger vintage of Reserva next to an older vintage of Gran Reserva. This makes for a fascinating comparison, with the main differences being time spent in barrel and the type of oak used for aging. The 2019 Reserva is made from mostly Tempranillo, with just a dash of Graciano, aged for two years in an interesting hybrid barrel of sorts: the staves are made from American oak and the heads are made from French oak, allowing the two flavor profiles to meld from the earliest stages of maturation. The barrels are 70% new, imparting a clear savory and dried herb component to the wine, along with dried tobacco, leather and toasted hazelnut. Now with over four years of bottle age, this Rioja is absolutely singing, with seamlessly integrated supple tannins and lovely, refreshing acidity. For me, this Rioja sits perfectly in the middle of a traditionally styled Rioja and one with more modern sensibilities – it seems to have one foot in the past honoring Miguel Sr. and one foot firmly in the present, showcasing the forward-thinking style of Miguel Jr. It’s clearly of the region, but it is a wonderfully elegant, light-footed version of a Rioja Reserva.

Price: $89.99

DC: 95

VN: 93

2019 Miguel Merino Gran Reserva Rioja (1.5L)

By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

Released alongside the same vintage of the Reserva Rioja, the Miguel Merino Gran Reserva Rioja ages for three years (as opposed to two for the Reserva) in barrel. Made from mostly Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano, the wine spends its first two years in 100% new French oak barrels, and then it is racked into used French oak barrels for its third year, to allow for seamless integration of the toasty oak aromas. This sort of attention to detail is just what sets the Miguel Merino Riojas apart, this one included. The wine is both elegant and powerful, achieving a harmonious balance between its firm, well-built structure and the densely woven red and black fruit notes. As the minutes pass in the glass, the wine just seems to gain in complexity, further unveiling woodsy forest floor and moss aromas, along with subtle licorice and dried thyme. There is a fine balance between freshness and maturity, with vibrant acidity carrying the wine into a long, lingering finish. Muscular and delicate at the same time, this Gran Reserva is such a wonderful example of the finesse and understated beauty Rioja can achieve.

Price: $119.99

VN: 94

JD: 91

2023 Miguel Merino Blanco Rioja

By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

Miguel Merino’s Blanco Rioja is made from 60% Viura and 40% Garnacha Blanca sourced from three distinct vineyards. It ferments and ages for 10 months in 500L neutral casks, avoiding any significant impression of new oak. The focus here is on freshness, fruit-purity and a racy, refreshing mouthfeel driven by acidity and dense minerality. A delicate floral note lingers in the background, along with fresh lemon thyme. This is such a delicious, clean and thoroughly modern style of white Rioja, with just enough creaminess on the palate to make it an excellent food wine.

Price: $39.99

2019 Miguel Merino Gran Reserva Rioja

By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

Released alongside the same vintage of the Reserva Rioja, the Miguel Merino Gran Reserva Rioja ages for three years (as opposed to two for the Reserva) in barrel. Made from mostly Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano, the wine spends its first two years in 100% new French oak barrels, and then it is racked into used French oak barrels for its third year, to allow for seamless integration of the toasty oak aromas. This sort of attention to detail is just what sets the Miguel Merino Riojas apart, this one included. The wine is both elegant and powerful, achieving a harmonious balance between its firm, well-built structure and the densely woven red and black fruit notes. As the minutes pass in the glass, the wine just seems to gain in complexity, further unveiling woodsy forest floor and moss aromas, along with subtle licorice and dried thyme. There is a fine balance between freshness and maturity, with vibrant acidity carrying the wine into a long, lingering finish. Muscular and delicate at the same time, this Gran Reserva is such a wonderful example of the finesse and understated beauty Rioja can achieve.

Price: $54.99

2019 Miguel Merino Reserva Rioja

By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

Miguel Merino is somewhat unusual in that he chooses to release the same vintage of Reserva and Gran Reserva side by side, rather than a younger vintage of Reserva next to an older vintage of Gran Reserva. This makes for a fascinating comparison, with the main differences being time spent in barrel and the type of oak used for aging. The 2019 Reserva is made from mostly Tempranillo, with just a dash of Graciano, aged for two years in an interesting hybrid barrel of sorts: the staves are made from American oak and the heads are made from French oak, allowing the two flavor profiles to meld from the earliest stages of maturation. The barrels are 70% new, imparting a clear savory and dried herb component to the wine, along with dried tobacco, leather and toasted hazelnut. Now with over four years of bottle age, this Rioja is absolutely singing, with seamlessly integrated supple tannins and lovely, refreshing acidity. For me, this Rioja sits perfectly in the middle of a traditionally styled Rioja and one with more modern sensibilities – it seems to have one foot in the past honoring Miguel Sr. and one foot firmly in the present, showcasing the forward-thinking style of Miguel Jr. It’s clearly of the region, but it is a wonderfully elegant, light-footed version of a Rioja Reserva.

Price: $39.99

2025 Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac (1.5L)

By: Scott Turnbull | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

The 2025 Mouton Rothschild presents a richly expressive nose of creamy cassis, layered with notes of ripe tobacco leaf and a touch of cigar box. Subtle undertones of sandalwood and incense add depth and an almost perfumed complexity that builds with air. On the palate, the wine shows remarkable cohesion, nothing feels out of place. Bright, well-integrated acidity carries the fruit cleanly, while finely grained tannins provide structure without weight. The result is a polished, harmonious wine that feels both powerful and controlled, with each element in balance from start to finish.

Price: $919.99

2025 Mouton Rothschild "Aile d'Argent" Bordeaux Blanc

By: Scott Turnbull | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

The 2025 Aile d’Argent from Mouton Rothschild is pale gold in the glass, opening with expressive aromas of ripe yellow grapefruit, honeyed citrus, and fresh white peach. On the palate, it shows a refined balance of richness and precision, with layered notes of stone fruit and citrus blossom unfolding over a core of weighty minerality. The midpalate is notably textured and generous, yet never heavy, carried by a vibrant line of crisp acidity that brings definition and lift. There’s a quiet roundness to the structure, giving the wine a polished, seamless feel from entry to finish. The finish is clean, focused, and persistent, leaving a lingering impression of citrus zest and mineral tension.

Price: $164.99

2025 Le Petit Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac

By: Scott Turnbull | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

The 2025 Petit Mouton shows a surprisingly serious depth and gravitas on the palate, especially for its position in the estate’s hierarchy. The wine opens with rich, dark blackberry, cassis, and plum, layered with subtle hints of spice and graphite. Despite its generosity, it maintains a composed structure, with well-integrated tannins and a bright, energetic acidity that keeps everything lifted and focused. This sense of structure is likely influenced by its sourcing: vineyards situated in the slight dip of land between the Mouton and Carruades plateau, where clay and silt-rich subsoils contribute more plushness and mid-palate density compared to the more gravel-dominant parcels reserved for the grand vin. The result is a wine that feels both serious and approachable: less about overt power, more about controlled depth and precision within a richly layered frame.

Price: $179.99

2025 Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac 6-Pack in OWC

By: Scott Turnbull | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

The 2025 Mouton Rothschild presents a richly expressive nose of creamy cassis, layered with notes of ripe tobacco leaf and a touch of cigar box. Subtle undertones of sandalwood and incense add depth and an almost perfumed complexity that builds with air. On the palate, the wine shows remarkable cohesion, nothing feels out of place. Bright, well-integrated acidity carries the fruit cleanly, while finely grained tannins provide structure without weight. The result is a polished, harmonious wine that feels both powerful and controlled, with each element in balance from start to finish.

Price: $2,750.00

2022 Miguel Merino "Viñas Jóvenes" Rioja

By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

The Viñas Jóvenes is Miguel Merino’s “village” wine, crafted from younger vines (between 10 and 25 years of age) and designed to show off the personality of the village of Briones where the winery is located. These are vines in training, in a sense, waiting to grow old enough to be included in the Reserva or Gran Reserva, yet in the interim produce readily accessible, highly enjoyable wines bursting with exuberant red fruit notes framed by a delicately savory quality. Made from 92% Tempranillo, with smaller amounts of Graciano and Garnacha, the wine ages for 12 months in second use barrels as well as 500L casks, to emphasize the youthful fruit and not cloak it in oak. Ready to drink now, with juicy fruit notes and lively acidity, this is hardly a trivial wine, however. Rather, it has a surprising amount of concentration for such a well-priced bottle, with a noticeable Miguel Merino thumbprint of elegance, finesse and restrained energy pulsing through the core of the wine, just like its older siblings.

Price: $21.99

RP: 91

TA: 91

VN: 91

2018 Billecart-Salmon 250th Anniversary Vintage Champagne

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

The perfect wine to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Billecart Salmon is one of my favorite houses, so it's no surprise that their 2018 vintage is out of this world. On the palate, this wine has notes of brioche, red apple, citrus, and white flowers, with a touch of salinity and refreshing minerality.

Price: $119.99

2018 Fallet-Dart Extra Brut Champagne

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

This champagne is all estate-grown fruit, mostly Chardonnay with a small portion of Pinot Noir, and entirely from the 2018 vintage; the perfect combination in my opinion! Pear, apple, white peach, brioche, and almonds dominate the palate on this wine, with crisp minerality that makes this champagne super refreshing. Buy this wine while you still can!

Price: $49.99

Fallet-Dart "Heres" Brut Champagne

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

Bottled in 2019, but with a base vintage of 2018, Fallet Dart's "Heres" is an awesome champagne, especially for its price. The Fallet Dart family has been growing grapes in Champagne since the 1600s and you can taste the years of experience in this wine. On the palate, this champagne is light with perfect minerality, offering notes of tart green apple, grapefruit, lemon juice, and plum.

Price: $44.99

WE: 90

2017 Boulard-Bauquaire "Les Fervins" Verzenay Grand Cru Brut Champagne

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

The perfect gift for lovers of grower champagne, and not just because of the awesome packaging. 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Champagne and a single vintage from a single vineyard, this wine is fantastic. On the palate, this wine has notes of lime zest, lemon juice, red apple, and toasted hazelnuts, wrapped up with a long, chalky finish.

Price: $119.99

Boulard-Bauquaire "Carte Noire" Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Meunier, this is one of the finest examples of Blanc de Noirs on our shelves. On the palate, this champagne has notes of blood orange, raspberry, red apple, lemons, and almonds, with great acidity and an apple driven finish. The first wine I would point out to a customer inquiring about Blanc de Noirs, especially at this awesome price point.

Price: $39.99

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Boulard-Bauquaire "Trepail" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Vieilles Vignes

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

A super fun Blanc de Blancs from a single vineyard full of 75+ year old vines. On the palate, this champagne has the depth one would expect from very old vines, with notes of orchard fruit, croissant, lemon zest, and fresh cream, wrapped up with chalky acidity and a touch of honey. The perfect champagne for fans of "old vine" wines.

Price: $44.99

Jean-Jacques Lamoureux "Les Amoureux" Pinot Blanc Champagne

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

An incredible rare champagne, one press loads worth per year to be exact. If you're looking for something different from Champagne, this 100% Pinot Blanc wine is perfect for you. On the palate, this wine has notes of apricot, white peach, apple, and tart lemon juice, tied together with bright acidity and a bone-dry finish.

Price: $49.99

Jean-Jacques Lamoureux "Cuvée Gabin" Brut Zero Champagne

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

My personal favorite Brut Zero/Nature. 100% Pinot Noir, this champagne offers notes of green apple, lime zest and underripe pear, with a dry finish and a clear line of acidity throughout. A great small production apertif champagne for those looking for zero dosage.

Price: $44.99

2017 Franck Bonville "Belles Voyes" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

Single vineyard, single vintage champagne from one of my favorite champagne houses; this is one of the best champagne's I've ever had. On the palate, this wine is rich with incredible depth, with notes of lemon zest, apple, pear, brioche, and rosemary, with a creamy mid palate and bright acidity. Do not hesitate to buy.

Price: $119.99

RP: 93

Franck Bonville Unisson Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

"Unisson" is one of my favorite champagnes from Franck Bonville, 100% Blanc de Blancs primarily from the village of Avize. Medium-bodied and complex, this champagne has notes of orchard fruits, pastry bread, sweet citrus, and hazelnuts on the palate, tied together with the perfect amount of minerality. Perfect for those looking for a complex Blanc de Blancs at a great price.

Price: $53.99

Maison 76 Côte des Blancs Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne

By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

I'm a massive fan of this champagne. Crafted by Olivier Bonville and hand-selected by Gary Westby, this Blanc de Blancs champagne is zippy and bright, with notes of apple, pear, honey and a hint of brioche. I'd pay double for this wine, the perfect champagne for any occasion.

Price: $44.99

2021 Francophone by Daniel Baron Sonoma - Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/3/2026 | Send Email

This is a really fun wine for folks who appreciate both Old World and New World styles - or at least wines that strike a thoughtful balance between the two, as this one does. Daniel Baron is one of the most experienced winemakers you’re ever likely to meet. In 1974, he attended UC Davis, where he studied Viticulture and Enology under the legendary Dr. Harold Olmo. After graduating, he worked numerous harvests before eventually landing in Bordeaux at the iconic Château Pétrus during none other than the famed 1982 vintage. After 12 months at Pétrus, he had befriended owner Christian Moueix and returned to his native California to help launch the newly minted Dominus Estate. After working at Dominus for 13 years as General Manager, Dan went on to become the winemaker at Silver Oak, a tenure he held until 2016. Now that’s quite a résumé, huh? Francophone is a project Dan made with Naked Wines, combining fruit from both Napa’s Oakville district and Sonoma’s Moon Mountain. The 2021 Francophone - a playful nod to Dan’s inspirational journey to Bordeaux and back - has rich, ripe fruit, but also an elegant, refined structure more reminiscent of Bordeaux. Dusty red and black fruits meet leather, camphor, subtle hints of licorice, and graphite. The very modest use of oak frames the wine with just a faint sprinkle of spice. Very easy-drinking and silky on the palate, this is a remarkably compelling Cabernet. The fact that you can get a wine directly from the hands of a winemaker with this kind of pedigree is just mind-blowing. Check it out, Insiders!

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