Wine Reviews

Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is wonderfully fresh and aromatic with scents of spring flowers, ripe pear, sweet grapefruit juice, lime zest, and white peach. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant, fruit-driven core with zesty citrus notes on the flanks and a bright herbal finish. Medium-bodied and crisp with generous fruit and a perfect dose of bright acidity. $12 – 4 Stars - 91 points

Deep coral to salmon color. The nose is packed with ripe sweet and tart fruits ranging from strawberry to red cherry and cranberry with hints of plum and red roses. The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet and tart fruit-focused wine with plenty of spice and acidity to keep it fresh and appealing. Medium-bodied with generous fruit and ideal balancing acidity. $12 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

Deep, ruby red color. The nose explodes with the scents of violets, raspberry, plum, and black cherry with accents of star anise, fresh sweet herbs, tomato jam, and hints of oak and vanilla. The palate is in full accord with the nose as the ripe and rich fruit fills the mouth with lingering spice and oak notes finishing with soft, chewy tannins. Medium-bodied with lush and generous fruit while having the perfect portion of acidity making it vibrant and begging for the next sip. $12 – 4 Stars - 92 points

Brilliant, pale golden color. The nose is very aromatic and complex with scents of mango, fermented peach, honeysuckle, muskmelon, and mangosteen with accents of fresh tarragon, sweet grapefruit, and vanilla bean. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich but vibrant, fruit-driven core with tart apricot and citrus zest notes in support with hints of ginger, raw sugar, and vanilla on the finish. Medium to full-bodied with great depth, length, and perfect balance. Made with 100% Roscetto, an ancient variety indigenous to the Montefiascone region of Lazio. $24 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

Deep ruby to garnet red color. The nose is complex and expressive with dense black cherry and black berry notes supported by an exotic brown baking spice mélange, dark chocolate, and sexy oak accents. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush and dense fruit core with spice, oak, and subtle earth notes perfectly woven into the fabric. Full-bodied with the kind of power, grace, and balance found only in top class wines. Made with 100% Merlot. $50 – 5 Stars - 97 points

Deepest, densest ruby to purple color. The nose is just as dense as the color offering scents of ripe black fruits with a generous dose of earth and mineral, cigar box, cassis, dark roast coffee beans, and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a concentrated black fruit core with layers of spice, earth, and oak cask with thick and chewy tannins rising on the finish. This is a big wine, full-bodied to be sure with generous fruit and spice notes enveloped with firm and chewy tannins that nearly require a fork. $50 – 4 Stars - 93 points

Pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is quite floral with ripe peach, sweet apples, pear, and a hint of grapefruit. The palate echoes the nose while reveling a sweeter core than anticipated with baked peach and apple, accents of sweet flowers, and hints of honey. Medium-bodied with a fresh dose of acidity and a soft, sweet citrus-like finish. Made with 100% Sparkling Blend. $17 – 3 Stars - 85 points

Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is very fresh and floral with assertive citrus notes and accents of kiwi, pineapple, and green apple. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a crisp and vibrant fruit-driven core with waves of tart citrus juice and zest, ripe kiwi, gooseberry, and fresh lemon on the finish. Medium-bodied with a a very vibrant and semi-tart character. $12 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

Brilliant, pale straw color. The aromatics are very floral being led by white, spring flowers with supporting notes of peach, apple, and citrus with accents of orange peel and ginger. The palate echoes the nose offering a sprite, tart fruit core with mineral, citrus zest, and fresh grass. Medium-bodied with crisp green apple and citrus notes conspire to make this a very refreshing wine. $12 – 3 Stars - 85 points

Bright salmon color. The nose is fresh and floral supported by notes of raspberry, cranberry, and mineral, with hints of citrus zest. The palate is in full accord delivering a crisp, fruit-driven core with vibrant red berries being equaled by citrus and hints of herbs. Moderately intense with low alcohol and loads of tart fruits. $14 – 3 Stars - 85 points