Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia 2022
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
May 31, 2026 - Omnia, Latin for "all," is a wine that attempts to encompass the full diversity of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, both in its terroir and vinification. Fruit comes from vineyards in all 5 of the Châteauneuf communes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Courthezon, Sorgues, Bedarrides and Orange) and aged in foudre, cement and 500 liter barrels.
Wine Spectator - January 08, 2026 "The gorgeous texture defines this beautiful, perfumy, inviting Châteauneuf. Fresh, crunchy red fruit is flecked with exotic spices, and incense wafts through, while green, herbal freshness brings lovely lift. Complex…
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magis 2022
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
May 31, 2026 - Another unsurprising but jawdropping discovery when encountering the Saouma wines: Magis, Mounir’s white Chateauneuf from the heavily limestone Pierredon vineyard in Bedarrides. It makes sense that a producer of great white Burgundy would quickly become enchanted by the possibilities here. Only 3% of Chateauneuf is white, and virtually all of it is bottled after 6 months. Mounir’s chateauneuf is aged 18-24 months and has already been compared to some of the great white Burgundy crus for its depth and minerality.
Wine Spectator - December 09, 2025 "A distinctive, singular style, with tangy, salty layers of apple and melon powered by succulent lemon-lime acidity. Silky and finessed, wafting with smoke and flint on the close."
Frog’s Leap Winery Merlot 2023
Rutherford
May 31, 2026 - Grown in clay loam soils at two estate vineyards in Rutherford and one old vine site in Carneros, this Merlot exemplifies the variety's capacity for elegance, depth and genuine longevity, balancing rich plum and black cherry fruit with earthy complexity and a supple, authoritative structure.
Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs A/18
Champagne
May 28, 2026 - Le Blanc de Blancs is Ayala's signature Champagne, made as a 100% Chardonnay blend that captures the purity of chalk from both the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. The Champagne Ayala's team has long explored Chardonnay’s potential in response to climate change, as the grape adapts well to warmer temperatures. After six years of aging before release, it reveals aromatic complexity and a creamy texture. Recent vintages have naturally preserved acidity and freshness, resulting in elegant, pure champagnes with excellent potential for further aging.
Wine Enthusiast - July 23, 2024 “A beautiful Champagne, this citrus and white-fruited wine is tightly textured with a strong mineral character and pure acidity and freshness. The low dosage means it is dry, but the…
James Suckling - June 12, 2024
Wine Spectator - September 30, 2024 "Sleek and harmonious, with a subtle thread of minerally chalk and smoke notes underscoring the ripe Gala apple, nectarine, golden raisin and toast point flavors. Creamy, with a finely detailed…