Old Vine Ranch Old Vine Red Lot 75
California
January 17, 2025 - Affectionately known as "OVR," Marietta's Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of the old vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. A groundbreaking combination of grape varieties and multiple vintages first produced in 1982, this wine has blazed the path for red blends for decades. With an historic underground following, it is one of the longest lasting and best known red blends produced today.
Wine Advocate -October 15, 2024 “The NV Old Vine Red Lot 75 has a medium ruby-purple color is scented of red and black plums, raspberry candy, powdered sugar, prosciutto and floral potpourri. The medium-bodied palate…
Gary Farrell Winery Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2022
Russian River Valley, California
January 15, 2025 - The Russian River Selection bottlings are quintessential Russian River Valley wines blended from some of the winery’s top vineyard sources. This layered and complex Chardonnay brings together fruit from several premier Russian River Valley vineyard sites.
James Suckling -April 04, 2024 "Fruity and creamy chardonnay with notes of mangoes, candied lemons, honeysuckle and pralines. Medium- to full-bodied with vivid acidity that gives it backbone and highlights its minerality. Balanced and fresh."
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2020
Rioja Reserva DOCa
January 02, 2025 - The calling card of Marqués de Riscal around the world, this Reserva wine is made mainly from Tempranillo vines planted before the 1970s, grown in the best clay-limestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa. This variety withstands oak- and bottle aging well thanks to its good balance of acidity and fine tannin. The Graciano variety, whose presence in the blend does not exceed 10%, provides freshness and vibrancy of color.
James Suckling -October 03, 2024 "Refined nose with peppery and earthy undertones to the savory berry fruit, subtle vanilla and orange. Minerals as well. This is firm and quite long on the palate, with medium…
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva 2018
Rioja Gran Reserva DOCa
January 02, 2025 - A timeless wine made in the traditional style of wines from the Rioja Alavesa region, and a reflection of the founder’s aspirations in the 19th century: a wine of great intensity and concentration yet utterly refined. Able to keep for 50 years or more; a wine for eternity.
Wine Enthusiast -October 04, 2024 "This ruby-colored wine has a bouquet of wild blackberry, black olive paste and dried hillside herbs. A layer of velvety tannins swaddles flavors of black plum, raspberry, violet, cocoa bean…
Château de La Chaize Brouilly 2023
Beaujolais
January 02, 2025 - A blend of select vineyard sites owned by Chaize, situated around the historic Château. Capturing the essence of Brouilly Cru du Beaujolais, known for its ideal granite soil for Gamay, this wine delights with a harmonious blend of complexity and fruity aromas, showcasing the terroir's finesse.
James Suckling -May 17, 2024 “A fragrant and delightful Brouilly that's juicy and subtle. Elegant, medium-bodied palate. Lively acidity and soft tannins for the 2022 vintage. The aromas and the balance are fantastic."