An aroma of ripe pear makes an appearance on the nose. The same pristine and abundant tone plays on the palate, supported by fresh lemon. Balance and concentration are an ideal counterbalance to a racy vein of acidity. The finish is utterly refreshing and lasting.

Black fruits, violet and licorice on the nose and palate; I would have guessed Vosne-Romanée, but then this vineyard is located very close to Vosne Les Charmes. Tightly wound, classically dry, vertical wine with very good energy and noteworthy elegance. Finishes with suave tannins for Nuits-Saint-Georges and sneaky persistence.

The vineyards are situated in the area of the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux. It is one of the oldest domaines in the region of Vaucluse. The owners, Cathy and Christian Bonfils, are both from families who have been winemakers for generations. They are dedicated to sustainable viticulture. All of their white wines are certified organic and the reds are in transition.

Bright medium yellow. Lemon, pear and white flowers on the ripe nose. At once thick and savory, conveying terrific texture to its almost honeyed stone fruit flavors lifted by flowers. Finishes with a slowly building whiplash of flavor. Leroux used just one-third one-year-old barrels, and the rest older, explaining that Baudines is a cooler site and he "didn't want to kill the floral character with wood."

The 2016 Pinot Noir Saveria Vineyard opens with exquisite aromatics. Resonant and linear in the glass, with terrific energy, the 2016 is very nicely balanced, even at this early stage. Pine, mint, forest floor and wild cherries are all beautifully delineated in the glass. The flavors really pulse with energy in a Pinot Noir endowed with lovely translucency.

Catena Alta is an assemblage of historic rows within the Catena family Estate vineyards. The blend of these historic rows, like the marriage of sounds that create a symphony, yields a highly aromatic and elegant wine that speaks for the earth and the vines that have been tended by the Catenas for four generations. The Catena Alta wines can usually be drunk starting at three years after harvest and into the following one to two decades.

Coming from a strong vintage in Chianti, this is a sleek, vibrant wines with bright, focused fruit flavors. Villa Trasqua excelled in 2013. Making a dramatic entrance the moment this wine splashes into your glass with a powerful cherry accented perfume laced with holiday spices and and vanilla, and with around 4 years in the bottle, this 2013 is singing right now.

I tasted this wine early October 2018, and I still don't think I've tried anything quite like it. The finish literally lasted minutes! I shouldn't be surprised that this comes from literally the oldest vines in Spain. 210-254 years old. One of the most complex and interesting Spanish Whites ever made. - Mason

Blend of Tuckwilla Vineyard (20%) Four Winds Vineyard (80%)
Both vineyards dry farmed.
Aged 12 months in barrel, 10% new
No. of cases made: 709

Nicolas Chevreau has created a cuvée, Terres Blanches, from two parcels— both very steep slopes. The soil in each is Terres Blanches or marneaux lime/clay. Part of the parcel in Reigny is very old vines (over 60 years).
The 2021 is a brilliant combination of ripe, fresh flavors with perfect balancing acidity, salinity and a long finish.

This wine is so freaking good. Low alcohol and high acidity, this peppery Syrah reminds me of Northern Rhone, but more pure raspberry fruit. It's lean, slender and beautifully balanced. I'm a huge fan! - Mason

Following organic farming practices, this Gamay shows off purity & finesse. Limited production makes this wine from Drake Whitcraft quite sought after. Whitcraft uses old school techniques like hand-harvesting and no adding of enzymes or coloration, and it serves to elevate this unique flavor & well-structured wine. Truly delicious Gamay, that is both accessible to all & finely crafted at the same time.