2018 Domaine des Pasquiers - Gigondas

2019 Mellot, Alphonse - Sancerre La Moussiere

The 2019 Sancerre La Moussi?re is quite rich, ripe and intense on the yeasty nose that represents a coolish, calcareous marl terroir with really old vines (roughly 60 years old). The fruit is reminiscent of ripe, yellow apples with just a discreet tone of gooseberries. Rich and intense on the palate, this is a powerful and, for now, quite creamy-textured Sancerre that lacks a bit of esprit, freshness and tension. The wine reveals fine tannins instead and might develop well over the years in the bottle but is definitely from a warmer, sunnier vintage. 14% alcohol. Tasted in November 2020.

2018 Domaine des Pasquiers - VDP Vaucluse

2018 Ridge - Zinfandel Lytton Springs Sonoma

The 2018 Lytton Springs is magnificent. Elegant, layered and so complete, the 2018 has a lot to offer, but it needs time to fully come together. Sweet red cherry, red plum, blood orange, spice, mint and rose petal open up in the glass. Bright acids and be...

2018 Remi Jobard - Bourgogne Blanc Cote D'Or V.V.

This 'old vine' cuvee is from 40+ year old vines from a few parcels in Jobard's home village of Meursault. With 50% of the wine aged in 1 year old barrels, this Bourgogne Blanc is a dead ringer for a fine Meursault at half the price. Certified organic and...