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Louis Roederer · Collection 246 · Brut NV · Champagne · France

Louis Roederer is among the last great family-owned Champagne houses, and Collection 246 is its non-vintage flagship — a wine of uncommon ambition and transparency. Based on the 2021 base vintage, Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon made a bold call: bumping Chardonnay to 54% (vs. the typical 44%) to navigate a challenging year, blending in 35% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and 11% Meunier. The blend draws on 55% base 2021 wines, 30% perpetual reserve stretching back to 2012, and 10% young-vine juice from Cristal plots aged in cask — a Cristal pedigree at a fraction of the price. Triple 93 points from Wine Spectator, Vinous, and James Suckling.

The Collection 246 opens with white cherry, Honeycrisp apple, tangerine peel, and biscuit — precise and inviting. On the palate, brisk saline notes cut through a core of orchard fruit, mint, white pepper, and slate. The mousse is silky and soft, the finish creamy and chalky with delicate spice and floral accents. Harmonious, impeccably balanced, and built to drink beautifully now through 2030.

Expert Reviews

“A harmonious Champagne with impeccable balance, depth and focus. White cherry, Honeycrisp apple, tangerine peel and biscuit, retaining vibrancy and grace. Chalky underpinning on the creamy finish with delicate spice and floral accents. Drink now through 2030.”
— Wine Spectator · 93 Points

“Positively stellar. Brisk saline notes cut through a core of orchard fruit, mint, white pepper and slate. No hard angles or awkward contours — impeccably done and absolutely delicious.”
— Vinous · 93 Points

“Pretty and elegant aromas of pears, apple blossoms, grapefruit and chalk. Silky, fresh and beautifully balanced with very soft bubbles.”
— James Suckling · 93 Points

• Producer: Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, France
• Cuvée: Collection 246 (base vintage 2021)
• Blend: 54% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 11% Meunier
• Reserve: 30% perpetual reserve (back to 2012) + 10% Cristal-plot cask-aged juice
• Vinification: 24% fermented in oak; ~30% malolactic fermentation
• Dosage: 7 g/L Brut
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: White cherry, Honeycrisp apple, tangerine peel, biscuit, orchard fruit, mint, white pepper, slate, chalky finish
• Pairings: Oysters, sushi, lobster, creamy risotto, Brie, Chaource
• Drink: Now through 2030

WS:93 · V:93 · JS:93 · Champagne — Cristal reserve wines, Chardonnay-forward precision, and triple 93-point acclaim from one of the great family houses.

Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay — Sonoma County 2024

Ferrari-Carano has been one of Sonoma County’s most beloved Chardonnay producers for decades, crafting wines of generous richness, depth, and approachability from their estate vineyards across the county’s finest appellations. The 2024 Sonoma County Chardonnay is barrel-fermented to deliver the house’s signature full-bodied, layered style — earning 92 points from James Suckling and representing exceptional value for the quality in the glass. Rich, round, and satisfying, this is California Chardonnay at its most crowd-pleasing.

The nose opens with Meyer lemon, apricot, vanilla, graham cracker, and buttered popcorn — inviting and generous. On the palate, incredible depth and a full mouthfeel deliver layers of ripe peach, pineapple, and caramel, leading to hazelnut and baking spice on the finish. Sweet aromas of vanilla bean and pear blossom add elegance, while a weighty creaminess and flavors of butterscotch and golden apple round out a rich, satisfying finish.

James Suckling 92 — “Sweet aromas of vanilla bean and pear blossoms with a generous mouthfeel, a weighty creaminess and flavors of butterscotch and golden apples. A rich, satisfying, barrel-fermented wine.”

• Producer: Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County, California, USA
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Sonoma County AVA
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Vinification: Barrel-fermented
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Meyer lemon, apricot, vanilla, peach, pineapple, caramel, butterscotch, hazelnut, baking spice, creamy finish
• Best Paired With: Lobster, grilled prawns, roast chicken, creamy pasta, dishes with citrus, butter, cream, bacon, or toasted nuts

Decades of Sonoma Chardonnay mastery in every bottle — Ferrari-Carano’s Sonoma County is the rich, crowd-pleasing California white that always delivers.

J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon — Paso Robles 2022

J. Lohr is one of California’s most respected family-owned wineries, with estate vineyards across Paso Robles, Monterey, and Napa Valley. Seven Oaks is their flagship Paso Robles Cabernet — named for the majestic valley oaks that shade the estate — and it has become one of the most decorated value Cabernets in California, consistently earning 90+ point scores from the country’s top critics. Paso Robles delivers the warm days and cool nights that produce Cabernet of exceptional ripeness and natural balance, and the 2022 vintage was no exception. Ripe fruit aromas of black cherry and currant are accented by notes of toasted pastry, hazelnut, and vanilla from J. Lohr’s authentic barrel aging program — a winemaking approach that has defined Seven Oaks for decades.

The color is a deep, concentrated ruby. The nose is rich and inviting: black cherry, currants, roasted plums, sage, cloves, and damp earth, with a spicy, toasty complexity that punches well above its price point. On the palate, it is full-bodied and plush — big, juicy red fruit, creamy black cherry, vanilla, purple plum, and black currant, with wet clay, cocoa, mint, and mace adding impressive depth. The tannins are softly textured and velvety, leading to a long, gratifying finish. Three critics, three 90+ scores. At this price, it is one of the great values in California Cabernet.

Expert Reviews

The Tasting Panel — 92 Points
“Streamlined, with velvety tannins, this balanced red surpasses expectations for its price point. Creamy notes of black cherry, vanilla, and purple plum bathe the mouth, giving way to a delectable finish of spiced black currant.”

James Suckling — 90 Points
“Currants, sage, roasted plums and cloves on the nose of this rich and spicy red. Full-bodied, plush and toasty, with ripe tannins.”

Wine Enthusiast — 90 Points
“Damp earth aromas lead quickly into sharp yet ripe cherry aromas. Likable flavors of black cherry greet the palate, as wet clay, cocoa, mint and mace flavors add impressive complexity at this price point.”

• Producer: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Paso Robles, California
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Paso Robles
• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Size: 750ml
• Style: Full-bodied, plush, value-driven Paso Robles Cabernet
• Tasting Notes: Black cherry, currants, roasted plum, vanilla, hazelnut, cocoa, mint, velvety tannins
• Drink Window: Now–2028
• Best Paired With: Grilled ribeye, New York strip, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar, BBQ

Three critics, three 90+ scores — J. Lohr Seven Oaks 2022 is Paso Robles Cabernet at its most generous.

Meiomi Pinot Noir — California 2023

Meiomi is one of California’s most celebrated Pinot Noir producers, built on a singular vision: to capture the best of the California coast in a single, seamlessly blended wine. The name comes from the Coast Miwok and Wappo peoples’ word for “coastline,” and the wine lives up to it — sourced from three of California’s most prized coastal appellations: Sonoma Coast, Santa Barbara County, and Monterey County. Each vineyard is chosen for its ability to express the best of its respective terroir, then carefully blended to achieve balance, complexity, and richness of flavor. The 2023 is aged six months in French oak barrels, adding structure and depth that is seldom seen in a Pinot Noir at this price point.

The color is a luminous, deep ruby with violet hues. The nose is lush and immediately appealing: fresh strawberry, blackberry, and boysenberry, layered with toasted mocha and vanilla from the oak aging. On the palate, it is silky and medium-to-full-bodied — juicy red and dark fruit, a touch of toasty oak, and a smooth, lingering finish that is quintessentially coastal California Pinot Noir. Bolder and richer than a traditional Burgundian Pinot, this is the crowd-pleasing, jammy style that has made Meiomi one of the most recognized Pinot Noirs in the country.

• Producer: Meiomi Wines, California
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: California — Sonoma Coast, Santa Barbara County, Monterey County
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Aging: 6 months in French oak barrels
• Size: 750ml
• Style: Bold, jammy, fruit-forward coastal California Pinot Noir
• Tasting Notes: Strawberry, blackberry, boysenberry, toasted mocha, vanilla, silky tannins
• Drink Window: Now–2027
• Best Paired With: Grilled salmon, roasted duck, lamb, tomato-based pastas, mushroom dishes, brie

California’s most beloved coastal Pinot Noir — Meiomi 2023 is the bottle that never disappoints.

Feudo Montoni · Sicilia DOC · Grillo della Timpa · 2024

The Sireci family has farmed Feudo Montoni since 1469, cultivating a deep connection to the highlands of central Sicily. Their Timpa cru sits on a dramatic 70% slope, where vineyard work and harvest are carried out by hand. Organic farming, altitude, and cool nights help preserve the acidity and aromatic precision of this distinctive Grillo.

Pale straw with green edges, the 2024 opens with green melon, kiwi, lemon, lime, herbs, gingery spice, mint, and a delicate mineral lift. The palate is juicy and layered, balancing ripe stone fruit and a lightly sweet inner texture with tart orchard fruit, citrus, zesty acidity, and a long, savory finish.

Expert Reviews — 2024 Vintage

Wine Enthusiast: 93 points
“Apricots and white peaches define the nose, while undertones of melon, honey, and raw almonds add nuance. Ripe stone fruits and juicy melons tumble over the palate, while more of that slightly bitter, savory, nutty element provides an anchor on a finish of buoyant acid and citrus.”

Vinous: 91 points
“The 2024 Grillo Timpa is wildly fresh, with an invigorating bouquet that mixes green melon and kiwi with gingery spice and mint. Juicy in style, it impresses further with a pleasant inner sweetness contrasted by tart orchard fruit and a nuance of lime. The 2024 finishes full of zesty tension that calls the taster back to the glass for more.”

Wine Spectator: 90 points
“Sleek and refreshing, with a lightly chalky feel to the mix of green melon, tangerine, lime peel and Thai basil flavors through the snappy, spiced finish.”

• Producer: Feudo Montoni, Sireci family
• Varietal: 100% Grillo
• Appellation: Sicilia DOC
• Region: Sicily, Italy
• Vintage: 2024
• Cru: della Timpa, a 70% slope with hand-harvested vines
• Farming: Organic
• Tasting notes: Apricot, white peach, green melon, kiwi, lemon, lime, mint, gingery spice, honey, almond, and mineral tension
• Pair with: Calamari, grilled white fish, pasta con le sarde, arancini, fresh goat cheese, herb-roasted chicken, or pizza bianca
• Size: 750ml

A steep-slope Sicilian Grillo with 93-point pedigree, vivid citrus, savory nuttiness, and remarkable freshness.

Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône Rouge — Southern Rhône, France 2024

Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant is one of America's most respected wine importers — a Berkeley-based legend whose four-decade mission of sourcing authentic, terroir-driven French and Italian wines has defined how Americans understand great regional wine. The 2024 Côtes du Rhône Rouge is Kermit's house blend, a cuvée dating back to the 1980s when he found an inexpensive source of delicious everyday Southern Rhône and turned it into one of his perennial best-sellers. Crafted from a multi-tank selection of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Marselan, and Cinsault, this blend is tested and adjusted down to the half-percentage to ensure vintage-after-vintage consistency. The result is a dark-fruited, savory, and supremely versatile red that overdelivers at its price point — equally at home on a weeknight or at a dinner party.

The nose is expressive and inviting: dark red fruit, black cherries, black olives, crushed black pepper, and herbes de Provence, with stony minerality and fresh acidity. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with supple tannins, luscious layers of dark fruit and savory herbs, and a long, delightful finish. It is approachable, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly food-friendly — the kind of everyday Rhône red that disappears fast no matter what's on the table.

"A great everyday red that perfectly suits both simple meals and gourmet feasts! Savory dark red fruit aromas develop in the mouth with background luscious layers of black olives, crushed black pepper and herbs de Provence. Medium bodied and highly versatile with supple tannins and a long, delightful finish." — Bart Hopkins, 67Wine

• Producer/Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, California
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Côtes du Rhône AOC, Southern Rhône, France
• Blend: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Marselan, Cinsault
• Aging: Multi-tank blending for dark fruit, savory herbs & supple tannin complexity
• Closure: Cork
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dark cherry, black olive, crushed black pepper, herbes de Provence, stony minerality, long finish
• Best Paired With: Lamb shawarma, grilled kebabs, carne asada, wood-fired pizza, falafel, roasted vegetables

America's most beloved Rhône import at an honest price — Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône Rouge is the benchmark for what authentic, everyday Southern Rhône red can deliver.

Château Les Gravettes — Bordeaux Supérieur 2019

Bordeaux Supérieur is the appellation that over-delivers — and Château Les Gravettes is a textbook example of why. The 2019 vintage, one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated in recent memory, brings explosive intensity and classic structure at a price that makes it an instant cellar staple.

The wine pours a deep, brilliant dark ruby. The nose is complex and inviting — blackberries, blueberries, baking spices, and walnuts. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied with chewy tannins, juicy fruit, and a chalky texture that carries through to a flavorful, aromatic finish. Harmonious and long, with the balance to drink now or hold for several more years.

“Juicy with a chalky texture and a flavorful finish.” — James Suckling, 91 Points

• Producer: Château Les Gravettes, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2019
• Appellation: Bordeaux Supérieur
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Blackberry, blueberry, baking spices, walnuts, chalky texture, aromatic finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now or hold through 2027+
• Best Paired With: Leg of lamb with herbs, game, goat’s cheese, roast duck

A 91-point Bordeaux at a rock-bottom price — Château Les Gravettes is the kind of find that makes wine lovers smile.

67 Wine Petit Somm Series® Chardonnay — Central Valley, Chile 2024

The 67 Wine Petit Somm Series® is a passion project from our in-house buyer Oscar Garcia Moncada — a meticulously curated collection of high-quality, value-driven wines that punch well above their price. Each label pays homage to iconic NYC neighborhoods and landmarks, bringing a New York spirit to world-class wine regions. The Chardonnay is sourced from Chile's sun-drenched Central Valley, where the combination of warm days, cool nights, and Andean influence produces fruit of exceptional freshness and character.

The 2024 pours a bright straw with golden highlights. The nose is inviting and aromatic — ripe pear, pineapple, and delicate acacia flowers. On the palate, it's fresh and medium-bodied with a clean, fruit-forward character and distinct notes of exotic fruit on the finish. Crafted for everyday enjoyment without compromise, this is the kind of Chardonnay that makes any weeknight feel like a occasion.

"A meticulously curated collection of high-quality, value-driven wines — each bottle a New York story, every sip a world-class experience." — Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67 Wine Buyer

• Curated by: Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67 Wine
• Producer: 67 Wine Petit Somm Series®
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Central Valley, Chile
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe pear, pineapple, acacia flowers, exotic fruit finish
• Best Paired With: Grilled fish, shrimp tacos, light pasta with cream sauce, fresh goat cheese, mild brie

67 Wine's own label — curated with the same expertise we apply to every bottle on our shelves, priced for every night of the week.

Duckhorn Vineyards | Napa Valley Chardonnay | 50th Anniversary | California | 2024

Duckhorn Vineyards was founded in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in St. Helena, Napa Valley — and has grown over five decades into one of California's most celebrated and respected fine wine producers. The 2024 Napa Valley Chardonnay marks a milestone: the 50th Anniversary of the winery, a tribute to tradition, excellence, and the enduring vision that has defined Duckhorn since its founding vintage.

Crafted from 100% Chardonnay sourced from Napa Valley vineyards, the wine is made with 40% malolactic fermentation — a deliberate choice that adds a layer of creamy texture and complexity while preserving the bright, fruit-driven freshness that defines the Duckhorn house style. The result is a Chardonnay of genuine balance: rich enough to satisfy, vibrant enough to refresh.

The 2024 opens with inviting aromas of ripe pear, fresh lemongrass, orchard fruit, lemon pith, citrus peel, and a delicate touch of ginger. On the palate, vivid and juicy with medium to full body and crunchy acidity. Vibrant layers of citrus and creamy crème brûlée are accompanied by a subtle hint of salinity that adds depth and intrigue. A silky entry leads to a long, fruit-driven finish where its balanced complexity shines through.

Pair with butter-poached lobster, pan-seared halibut, crab cakes, roasted chicken with lemon and herbs, creamy pasta, Brie, Gruyère, and mild aged Gouda.

• Producer: Duckhorn Vineyards
• Appellation: Napa Valley AVA, California, USA
• Grape: Chardonnay (100%)
• Vintage: 2024
• Vinification: 40% malolactic fermentation
• Closure: Screwcap
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2024

• James Suckling — 92 pts: Fresh orchard fruit, lemon pith, citrus peel and spicy herbs on the nose. Vivid and juicy on the palate with medium to full body and crunchy acidity. Creamy and sleek with a flavorful, fruit-driven finish.

Limited Time Offer: Buy 6 bottles and get 1 bottle for just 1 cent. Please add 7 bottles to your cart to receive the offer.

Our project Avenida 67 is back after a few years of hiatus.

This time, we’ve teamed up with one of the most iconic Argentine winegrowing families — the Benegas-Lynch family. Fifth-generation producers in Mendoza, Argentina, their legacy is deeply rooted in the cradle of Argentine winemaking.

Avenida 67 was the first label I ever created for 67 Wine, so it carries tremendous sentimental value. Working with Tiburcio Benegas, who currently leads operations at Bodegas Benegas, has been an absolute pleasure. Tiburcio is a man of many talents, and preserving his family’s legacy is among his greatest passions.

Avenida 67 Malbec is crafted from 100% estate-grown grapes sourced from the Benegas-Lynch vineyards in Mendoza.

Technical & Tasting Notes

Variety: 100% Estate-Grown Malbec from three Benegas-Lynch vineyards

Vinification: Grapes undergo cold maceration after crushing to enhance aroma, color depth, and fruit expression

Aging: Following alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for six months in French oak barrels

Sight: Bright cherry-red color that leaps from the glass

Aromas: An enticing bouquet of freshly picked red fruits — strawberries and raspberries — with hints of prunes and a subtle floral undertone. Well-integrated notes of vanilla and caramel add depth and complexity to the aromatic profile.

Palate: Medium-to-full-bodied with silky tannins and lively acidity. Fresh red and black fruits intertwine harmoniously, complemented by a delicate touch of baking spices on the finish.

Finish: Clean, lean, and persistent, showing great gastronomic versatility. This wine highlights refinement and vibrant fruit quality.

Food Pairings

Stews, grilled meats, roasted poultry, lamb chops, and hearty pasta dishes. A remarkably versatile Malbec at an exceptional value.

— Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67Wine

67Wine Somm Series Cava 67 Rosé Brut — Penèdes, Catalonia, Spain

The 67Wine Somm Series is a project created by our in-house buyer and sommelier, Oscar Garcia Moncada — a meticulously curated collection of high-quality, value-driven wines selected to represent the best of what the wine world has to offer at an accessible price. Each label in the series features artwork inspired by iconic New York City neighborhoods and landmarks, bringing together the worlds of wine, art, and the city we call home. The Cava 67 Rosé Brut is Oscar's sparkling rosé selection: a 100% Garnacha Cava made using the Traditional Method and aged one year in the cellar after disgorgement — a wine of genuine character, freshness, and personality that punches well above its price.

The color is pale transparent pink. The nose offers a bouquet of wild raspberries, cranberries, and tangerine peel — fresh, vibrant, and inviting. On the palate, it is crisp and lively with a red-fruited, spiced tinge and a refreshingly dry finish. Elegant, food-friendly, and endlessly versatile — equally at home as an aperitivo or at the table.

"Pale transparent pink hues. On the nose, a bouquet of wild raspberries, cranberries, and tangerine peel. Crisp and lively on the palate with a red-fruited, spiced tinge. Refreshingly dry finish. Pair with a lovely fruit tart — go against the grain." — Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67Wine Somm

• Producer: 67Wine Somm Series, curated by Oscar Garcia Moncada
• Region: Penèdes, Catalonia, Spain
• Appellation: Cava DO
• Varietal: 100% Garnacha
• Method: Traditional Method (Mètode Tradicional)
• Aging: 1 year in cellar post-disgorgement
• Style: Brut Rosé
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Wild raspberry, cranberry, tangerine peel, crisp acidity, red-fruited spiced tinge, dry finish
• Drink: Now
• Best Paired With: Fruit tarts, strawberry desserts, charcuterie, soft cheeses, grilled salmon, aperitivo

Oscar's pick for sparkling rosé — the 67Wine Somm Series Cava Rosé is crisp, vibrant, and made for any occasion.

67Wine Buyer's Note

Bernie & Dorothy, Paulo & Barbara, and Annie — Follow the Drinker® (August 2025)
This is just a terrific wine. We drank it with burgers, roast chicken, and hanger steaks — and it just worked so well. 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah, the wine fills your mouth with black fruit and cherry-like flavors and does it all in a gentle way. Finishes absolutely clean, fresh, and mouthwatering. Everyone enjoyed drinking it.

Winemaker Description

Ruby red, nicely bright. Fresh cherry and blackberry on the nose with notes of cracked pepper. Dark berry and touches of anise on the palate, with sweet cherries and raspberry. The quality of winemaking is evident — a Parisian brasserie favorite.

Product Details

• Producer: Domaine Pélaquié
• Region: Côtes du Rhône AOC, Southern Rhône, France
• Blend: 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah
• Vintage: 2023
• Drinking Window: Now–2030
• Format: 750ml

Castello di Bossi · Chianti Classico DOCG · 2023

From a historic estate founded in 1099 and farmed for over four decades by the Bacci family, Castello di Bossi stands as one of Chianti Classico's most trusted names. Situated just south of Siena on 600 hectares of rolling Tuscan hills, the estate is fully certified organic, powered by renewable energy, and committed to wines that speak honestly of their terroir.

The 2023 Chianti Classico Organic delivers everything you want from a great Sangiovese — deep ruby-red in color, with aromas of ripe cherries, red plums, dried flowers, and a subtle hint of toasted vanilla. The palate is superbly structured with bright acidity, silky tannins, and a long, pleasantly savory finish that lingers beautifully. Pure, expressive, and undeniably delicious.

93 Points — James Suckling
"Aromatic with dried cherries and flowers with some mint and spices. Medium-bodied with crunchy fruit and a crisp finish. Delicious. Pure Sangiovese. So delicious and real." (Vintage 2023). 

• Producer: Castello di Bossi
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
• Grape Variety: Sangiovese
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Region: Tuscany, Italy
• Format: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe cherries, red plums, dried flowers, toasted vanilla, bright acidity, savory finish
• Food Pairings: Grilled bistecca fiorentina, braised lamb, aged Pecorino, Tuscan ragu

A benchmark Chianti Classico at an everyday price — drink now through 2028.

Olivier Leflaive Les Sétilles — Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy 2023

Olivier Leflaive is one of Burgundy's most respected négociant-éleveurs, founded in 1984 in Puligny-Montrachet by a member of the legendary Leflaive family — one of the most storied names in white Burgundy. The maison specializes in white wines from the Côte de Beaune and is known for sustainable farming and minimal-intervention winemaking. Les Sétilles — named for the small stones found in the vineyards — is the flagship entry-level wine and one of the most consistently praised value Burgundies on the market. While technically labeled as a Bourgogne Blanc, the fruit is sourced primarily from vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, two of the Côte de Beaune's most celebrated white wine villages. The result is a wine with the DNA of much more expensive village-level Burgundy at a fraction of the price — a genuine insider's choice for those who know.

The nose offers aromas of white flowers, peach, grilled almond, and lemon peel on a mineral-tinged background, with appealing Granny Smith apple and nectarine fruit and a hint of white blossom. The attack is full and warm on the palate, with a surprisingly fresh texture for the vintage — lively acidity driving spicy, bitter citrus through to an elegantly long and lasting finish. Astonishing quality given the volume of production.

Decanter 90 — "Appealing Granny Smith apple and nectarine fruit aroma with a hint of white blossom. Surprisingly fresh texture for the vintage, and an elegantly lovely finish — astonishing quality given the volume of production."

Wine Spectator 90 — "Peach, almond, toasty oak and earth notes highlight this plush white. Backed by lively acidity that drives the spicy, bitter citrus finish. Fine balance and length."

• Producer: Olivier Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Bourgogne Blanc AOC
• Fruit Sources: Puligny-Montrachet & Meursault vineyards
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: White flowers, peach, grilled almond, lemon peel, Granny Smith apple, nectarine, mineral, lively acidity, long finish
• Drink: Now through 2028
• Best Paired With: Lobster with drawn butter, seared scallops, grilled fish, roast chicken with tarragon, veal, Brie, aged Comté, light cream pasta

Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault fruit at a Bourgogne Blanc price — Les Sétilles is Burgundy's best-kept secret and one of the great white wine values under $40.

Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico — Tuscany 2022

Fèlsina is the benchmark estate of Castelnuovo Berardenga, the sun-drenched southeastern corner of Chianti Classico where the zone spills toward Siena. The 2022 Berardenga is immediate and effusive — a wine that wears its terroir openly: Maritime pine, Mediterranean scrub, wild broom, and ripe strawberry, all framed by the estate's signature rocky minerality. Antonio Galloni called it "an archetype of Castelnuovo Berardenga" and awarded it 91 points. At $29.99, it is one of the most compelling values in Chianti Classico.

The nose is bright and expressive: black cherry, wild berries, leather, warm spice, tobacco, and dried herbs. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine tannins, juicy berry fruit, and a lift of spice that carries through to a long, tactile finish. Balanced, vibrant, and built to drink beautifully now through 2033.

Expert Reviews

Vinous 91 — Antonio Galloni writes: "Superb. Rich and deep yet also quite translucent, the 2022 is an archetype of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Black cherry, leather, spice, tobacco, menthol and dried herbs inform this potent, super-classic Chianti Classico. This is beautifully done, especially for the year. Drinking 2024–2037."

James Suckling 92 — "A well-balanced, seductive and lively red with aromas of forest berries, red currants, warm herbs and some crushed peppercorns. It's medium-bodied with fine tannins. Juicy berry character with a lift of spices bringing energy and vitality on the palate and onto the tactile finish. Drink now."

Wine Spectator 90 — Bruce Sanderson writes: "Walking the line between cherry and berry flavors and earth and iron notes, this red is bright and juicy midpalate, firming up on the long finish. Balanced overall, needing a year to knit together. Best from 2026 through 2033."

Decanter 91 — Michaela Morris writes: "At the southeastern end of Chianti Classico, the Fèlsina property spills into the Chianti Colli Senesi zone where, on a clear day you can see all the way to Siena, just 15km away. Harnessing its sunbathed setting, the 2022 is immediate and effusive in its charms. It evokes Maritime pine, scrubby Mediterranean brush and wild yellow broom, building in concentration as it glides fluently across the palate, where rocky minerals meet ripe strawberry. Vibrant, if a bit brisk to finish. Drinking 2024 to 2029."

• Producer: Fèlsina, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
• Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Black cherry, wild berries, leather, spice, tobacco, dried herbs, rocky minerals
• Drink Window: Now–2033
• Best Paired With: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, aged Pecorino, pasta al pomodoro, grilled lamb

A 90+ Chianti Classico at an honest price — Fèlsina Berardenga is the benchmark for what Castelnuovo Berardenga Sangiovese can be.

Vigneti Del Sole Pinot Grigio — Delle Venezie DOC, Italy 2025

The Delle Venezie DOC spans the sun-drenched foothills of northeastern Italy — Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Trentino-Alto Adige — and is home to some of Italy's most reliable and food-friendly Pinot Grigio. Vigneti Del Sole ("Vineyards of the Sun") draws on this classic growing region to produce a lighter-style Pinot Grigio of genuine freshness and varietal purity. Vinified entirely without oak to let the grape's natural character shine, it is the kind of effortlessly drinkable white that earns a permanent spot in the fridge.

The nose is fresh and inviting: lemon, green apple, and a delicate hint of almond. On the palate, it is light-bodied and lively with plenty of fruit, crisp acidity, and a clean, refreshing finish that makes it endlessly versatile at the table. A perfect aperitivo, a reliable house pour, and a natural partner for anything from the sea.

"A lighter-style Pinot Grigio with plenty of fruit and lively acidity. Vinified with no oak to let the pure varietal character shine through. Well-balanced with a crisp, clean finish that makes it endlessly versatile at the table."

• Producer: Vigneti Del Sole, Delle Venezie DOC, Northeastern Italy
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Delle Venezie DOC
• Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio
• Closure: Screwcap
• Style: Light-Bodied, Unoaked, Crisp
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Lemon, green apple, almond, lively acidity, clean finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2027
• Best Paired With: Grilled branzino, shrimp scampi, clam linguine, antipasto, fresh mozzarella, light pasta salads
• Serve: Well chilled, 45–50°F

Northeastern Italy's most reliable everyday white — Vigneti Del Sole Pinot Grigio is crisp, clean, and always the right answer.

Sonoma-Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay — Sonoma Coast, California 2024

Sonoma-Cutrer is one of California's most celebrated Chardonnay producers — a winery built on precision viticulture, estate fruit, and a commitment to site expression that has earned it a devoted following for decades. The 2024 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is crafted from carefully selected estate vineyard blocks — including the renowned Cutrer and Vine Hill sites — fermented and aged in French oak to build texture and draw out notes of stone fruit, vanilla, and subtle barrel spice. The result is a full-bodied, elegant white that overdelivers at its price point and works equally well at a weeknight table or a formal dinner.

The nose is rich and inviting: ripe pear, golden delicious apple, apple blossom, and honeydew, with warm accents of pineapple and subtle oak spice. On the palate, the wine is lush and medium-to-full-bodied with a silky mouthfeel, bright acidity, and a smooth, lingering finish defined by gentle barrel spice. It is approachable, food-friendly, and deeply satisfying — the kind of Chardonnay that disappears fast.

"Our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay enchants with aromas of stone fruit and apple blossom, complemented by honeydew, pineapple and subtle oak spice. On the palate, it offers a lush blend of ripe pear and golden delicious apple, balanced by bright acidity and a soft mid palate. The finish is distinguished by gentle barrel spice, adding a layer of sophistication." — Winemaker's Notes

• Producer: Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Sonoma County, California
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Sonoma Coast
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Aging: French oak aging for stone fruit, vanilla & barrel spice complexity
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe pear, golden apple, apple blossom, honeydew, pineapple, vanilla, gentle barrel spice, bright finish
• Best Paired With: Dungeness crab, grilled salmon with lemon-butter, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, soft cheeses

California's benchmark estate Chardonnay at an honest price — Sonoma-Cutrer Sonoma Coast is the standard for what site-driven, French oak-aged California Chardonnay can deliver.

St. Michael-Eppan | Pinot Grigio | Alto Adige DOC | South Tyrol, Italy | 2025

Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan is one of Alto Adige's most celebrated cooperative wineries, farming high-altitude vineyards in the shadow of the Dolomites where cool nights and mineral-rich soils define the house style. Their Pinot Grigio has become a benchmark for the appellation — an international bestseller prized for its precision, freshness, and effortless elegance.

The 2025 opens with restrained, pure aromatics of green apple, white peach, white pepper, and crushed stone. On the palate, a tight-knit structure unfolds with subtle silkiness, super-savory depth, and medium body — finishing long and mineral-driven. This is Pinot Grigio at its most serious and most satisfying.

• Producer: Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan
• Appellation: Alto Adige DOC, South Tyrol, Italy
• Grape: Pinot Grigio
• Vintage: 2025
• Serve: 44–48°F
• Pairings: Grilled fish, seafood risotto, light pasta, soft cheeses, vegetable antipasti
• Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2024

• James Suckling — 93 pts: Restrained and tight-knit with green apple, white peach, white pepper, and minerals. Subtle silkiness, super-savory flavors, and a long finish.

Cloudline Pinot Noir — Willamette Valley, Oregon 2024

Cloudline is produced by the team behind Domaine Drouhin Oregon — one of the Willamette Valley's most celebrated and historic estates, founded in 1987 when the Drouhin family of Burgundy recognized the extraordinary potential of Oregon's Dundee Hills for producing world-class Pinot Noir. Cloudline is their approachable, everyday expression of the Willamette Valley: sourced from select vineyards across the appellation, it is crafted to capture the signature warmth, spice, and red fruit character of Oregon Pinot Noir in a vibrant, food-friendly style that overdelivers at every price point. The Willamette Valley's cool, maritime-influenced climate and volcanic Jory soils provide the ideal conditions for Pinot Noir — producing wines of genuine elegance, freshness, and typicity that have made Oregon one of the world's great Pinot Noir regions.

The color is bright ruby with luminous clarity. The nose is warm and inviting — fresh raspberry, cherry, and strawberry with a distinctive spicy lift that speaks to the Willamette Valley's volcanic soils. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and fresh with a round, velvety texture, soft tannins, and a supple, fruit-forward finish. A quintessential introduction to Oregon Pinot Noir — fresh, elegant, and endlessly food-friendly.

"Cloudline Pinot Noir shines from the glass with bright ruby reflections. The nose is inviting and uniquely Willamette Valley — warm and spicy with cherry, raspberry, and strawberry aromas. In the mouth the fruit is fresh and vibrant with round, velvety tannins on the supple finish." — Bart Hopkins, 67Wine

• Producer: Cloudline Cellars / Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Willamette Valley AVA
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Raspberry, cherry, strawberry, warm spice, round velvety texture, soft tannins, supple fruit-forward finish
• Style: Medium-bodied, fresh, elegant
• Serve: Slightly cool (58–62°F)
• Drink: Now through 2027
• Best Paired With: Roasted salmon, duck breast, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, mild cheeses, roast chicken

The Willamette Valley's most approachable Pinot Noir — Cloudline 2024 is warm, spicy, and one of Oregon's great everyday reds.

Roederer Estate · Brut NV · Anderson Valley · California

Roederer Estate is the California outpost of Louis Roederer — the legendary Champagne house behind Cristal — and it has long been not only one of California’s biggest sparkling wine producers, but one of its very best. Planted in the cool, fog-influenced Anderson Valley of Mendocino County, the estate grows Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in terroir that produces wines of genuine freshness and elegance. The Brut NV is a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, aged two years on the lees, with a significant portion of oak-aged reserve wine adding richness and complexity. Dosage: 7.5 g/L. Rated 94 points by Decanter, 93 by Wine Spectator, and named #2 Wine Spectator Top Ten Value of 2024.

The Estate Brut opens with aromas of baked apple, pie crust, toasted cashews, almonds, and biscuit with flinty touches. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied — rounded and creamy with bright lemony character, seashell minerality, and a long, mineral-driven finish. More herbal and textural than Champagne, with a good Champagne’s freshness and elegance. As the New York Times put it: “It doesn’t taste like Champagne. It’s more herbal, less mineral, but it’s got a good Champagne’s freshness and elegance.”

Expert Reviews

“First overall in the sparkling category. Louis Roederer’s outpost in California’s cool Anderson Valley is a stylistic chip off the old block. Rich, weighty mouthful of creamy bubbles. Lots of baked apple and toasted cashews here.”
— Michaela Morris, Decanter · 94 Points

“Aromas of pie crust with hints of nuts and cooked apple. Some butter cookie. Medium to full body with notes of seashell, cooked apple and lemon rind. A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Two years on the lees.”
— James Suckling · 93 Points

“Scented of sour lemon, almonds and biscuits with flinty touches. The medium-bodied palate is rounded and creamy with bright, lemony character and a long, mineral-driven finish.”
— Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate · 92 Points

• Producer: Roederer Estate (Louis Roederer), Anderson Valley, California
• Style: Brut NV Sparkling
• Appellation: Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California
• Blend: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir
• Base Vintage: 2019 | Lees Aging: 2 years
• Dosage: 7.5 g/L
• Accolades: #2 Wine Spectator Top Ten Value of 2024
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Baked apple, pie crust, toasted cashews, almonds, lemon, seashell minerality, creamy mousse
• Pairings: Oysters, sushi, fried chicken, soft cheeses, charcuterie, seafood pasta, aperitivo

D:94 · JS:93 · WA:92 · #2 WS Top Ten Value 2024 — Anderson Valley sparkling from the house of Cristal. Creamy, mineral, and built to over-deliver.

Expert Review — Vintage 2023

92 pts — James Suckling: “Ripe yet restrained, this sits on the edge of reduction, showing aromas of yellow apples, grilled peaches, lemon curd and a touch of struck flint. The palate reflects the cool vintage with bright acidity and a layered feel, delivering baked citrus, toasted almonds and subtle spices. Rounded and fresh with a savory, lingering finish. Drink or hold.”

Winemaker Notes

Grgich Hills’ estate-grown Chardonnay is a singular expression of Napa Valley — biodynamically farmed, and uniquely crafted without malolactic fermentation to preserve its natural, vibrant acidity. The 2023 vintage opens with aromas of sweet lime, fresh lemon, green mango, and white peach, leading to a palate of fresh citrus, star fruit, mango, and a hint of vanilla, all supported by juicy acidity and abundant minerality. The finish is long, layered, and deeply satisfying.

Founded by the legendary Mike Grgich — the winemaker behind the celebrated 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that triumphed at the 1976 Judgment of Paris — Grgich Hills has been a benchmark for Napa Chardonnay for nearly five decades.

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2023
• Farming: Certified biodynamic & organic, estate-grown
• Style: No malolactic fermentation — bright, fresh acidity
• Pairings: Lobster, halibut, roasted chicken, soft cheeses
• 750ml | Serve at 50–54°F | Drink or hold

L’Umami · Pinot Noir · Willamette Valley · 2024

The name says it all. L’Umami is built around the savory, earthy dimension that makes Willamette Valley Pinot Noir so compelling — that fifth flavor that lingers on the palate and makes you reach for another glass. Sourced from Oregon’s premier cool-climate appellation, this is a fresh, clean, food-friendly Pinot that showcases the classic Willamette profile: ripe cherry and plum fruit layered with mushroom, earth, and a hint of smoke. Screwcap for maximum freshness. At $19.99 (compare at $23.99), this is ready-to-drink Willamette Valley Pinot Noir at a price that makes it an easy weeknight yes.

The 2024 opens with terrific aromas of earthy dark fruits, juicy cherry, spiced blackberry, and plum. On the palate: savory and supple, with flavors of cherry, earth, plum, and a hint of smoke and sundried tomato. Well-balanced with smooth, velvety tannins and subtle oak spice that carries through to a clean, lingering finish. Drink now through 2027.

“A terrific value in ready-to-drink, flavorful fruit-forward Willamette Valley Pinot Noir… savory character with subtle oak and spice. Well balanced and supple textured with smooth velvety tannins.”
— Bart Hopkins, 67Wine.com

• Producer: L’Umami
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Willamette Valley, Oregon
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Earthy dark fruit, juicy cherry, spiced blackberry, plum, mushroom, smoke, sundried tomato, velvety tannins
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2027
• Food Pairings: Wild mushroom risotto, roast chicken, duck breast with cherry reduction, Gruyère, charcuterie

Savory, earthy, and supple — Willamette Valley Pinot Noir built for the table, not the cellar.

St. Francis · Cabernet Sauvignon · Sonoma County 2022

St. Francis brings decades of Sonoma County Cabernet experience to this 2022 bottling, drawing from estate and selected vineyards across the region. Rich and structured yet approachable, it offers the depth of Cabernet without needing a special occasion.

Deep ruby in the glass, with cassis, dark cherry and black olive on the nose. Dark plum and cherry preserves carry through the palate, followed by roasted coffee bean. Smooth tannins and lively acidity make it a natural partner for dinner.

At the table

Pour alongside grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops or hearty pasta with meat sauce. Aged hard cheeses also fit its dark-fruited profile.

Wine details

• Producer: St. Francis Winery
• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Sonoma County, California, United States
• Style: Red wine
• Size: 750ml

Sonoma Cabernet with dark fruit, smooth tannins and room at the dinner table.

El Coto Crianza — Rioja, Spain 2022

El Coto is Spain's most beloved Rioja — a winery founded on a simple and powerful idea: that exceptional quality and honest value should never be mutually exclusive. The 2022 Crianza is crafted entirely from Tempranillo grown at the estate's Oyón winery, fermented with rigorous temperature control for optimal structure and color extraction, then aged a minimum of 12 months in selected 225-litre American oak barrels and at least 6 months in bottle before release. The result is a smooth, silky, and beautifully balanced Crianza that has earned a Gold Medal at the 2025 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles — and overdelivers at its price point vintage after vintage.

The nose is fresh and inviting: bright raspberry, ripe cherry, vanilla, and emblematic toasted oak aromas with well-integrated spice. On the palate, the wine is silky and persistent with layered fruit, soft tannins, and a smooth, lingering finish with integrated spicy flavors. It is approachable, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly food-friendly — the kind of Rioja Crianza that never fails.

"El Coto Crianza is exceptionally balanced with layers of fresh raspberry, cherry, spice and toasted oak, building to a silky finish. Silky and persistent on the palate, with well-integrated spicy flavors." — Winemaker's Notes, El Coto de Rioja

• Producer: El Coto de Rioja, Oyón, Rioja, Spain
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: DOCa Rioja, Spain
• Varietal: Tempranillo
• Aging: 12+ months American oak + 6+ months bottle — vanilla, toasted oak & spice complexity
• Closure: Cork
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh raspberry, ripe cherry, vanilla, toasted oak, soft tannins, silky finish
• Awards: Gold Medal — Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025
• Best Paired With: Iberian ham, aged Manchego, roast lamb, grilled chorizo, jamon, cheese boards

Spain's most accessible Rioja Crianza at an honest price — El Coto is the benchmark for what balanced, American oak-aged Tempranillo can deliver for everyone.

Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve — Champagne NV

Billecart-Salmon’s Brut Réserve is one of Champagne’s most enduring benchmarks — a non-vintage blend whose overall composition has remained virtually unchanged for nearly fifty years. Sourced from more than twenty top vineyards across the Marne, the wine blends 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, and 30% Chardonnay, with over 50% reserve wines spanning up to 15 vintages. Aged 36 months on the lees and finished with just 3 grams per liter dosage, this is a Champagne of exceptional precision, generosity, and effortless elegance — equally at home as an apéritif or at the dinner table.

The nose offers ripe pear, raspberry, gingerbread, toast, and honey with a touch of cut hay. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with soft, creamy bubbles, bright acidity, and a crystalline texture — tense and precise, yet generous and rounded. Spring flowers, brioche, and lime linger on a long, delicate, ethereal finish.

James Suckling 93 — “Lovely aromas of raspberries, gingerbread, toast and honey. Generosity and concentration of flavor, with soft, creamy bubbles. Delicious now.”
Wine Advocate 91 — “Long, delicate and ethereal Champagne.”
Wine Enthusiast 92 — “A classic. Real richness and depth, structured and open with honeyed aromas and ripe, rounded white fruits.”

• Producer: Billecart-Salmon, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne, France
• Vintage: Non-Vintage
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Blend: 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
• Reserve Wines: 50%+ across up to 15 vintages
• Aging: 36 months on lees; 6 months post-disgorgement
• Dosage: 3 g/L (Extra Brut style)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe pear, raspberry, gingerbread, brioche, honey, spring flowers, lime, creamy bubbles
• Best Paired With: Oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, soft cheeses, fried chicken, light pasta dishes

Nearly fifty years of consistency, precision, and elegance — Billecart-Salmon’s Brut Réserve is the Champagne house that never needs to shout.

La Raia · Gavi DOCG · Piedmont, Italy · 2025

At 400 metres above sea level in the hills of Gavi, where the calcareous clay soils of Piedmont meet the cool breezes of the Ligurian Apennines, La Raia farms its Cortese vines with an unwavering commitment to biodynamic principles — no chemicals, no shortcuts, just a sincere and dynamic balance between land and people. The result is a Gavi of rare purity and precision, one that speaks clearly of its place.

The nose is delicate and mineral, with notes of white peach, pear, citrus blossom, and white flowers underpinned by a fine, stony minerality. On the palate it is lively and beautifully balanced — fresh acidity giving the wine both energy and length, with a characteristic hint of almond on the finish that is the hallmark of great Cortese.

• Producer: La Raia
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Varietal: Cortese
• Farming: Biodynamic, chemical-free
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: White peach, pear, citrus blossom, white flowers, stony minerality, almond finish
• Pairings: Oysters, seafood, fish ragù, vegetable first courses, fresh young cheese, aperitif

One of Piedmont’s most committed biodynamic estates — elegant, mineral, and effortlessly food-friendly.

Cambria Estate Winery | Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard | Santa Maria Valley, California | 2023

Cambria Estate Winery is one of Santa Barbara County's most celebrated producers, farming estate vineyards in the heart of the Santa Maria Valley — one of California's premier cool-climate appellations. Named for Katherine Jackson, Katherine's Vineyard sits at the western end of the valley where persistent Pacific Ocean breezes slow ripening and allow Chardonnay to develop remarkable complexity, balance, and natural acidity.

The 2023 vintage was fermented with 30% stainless steel and 70% barrel, then aged seven months in French oak (20% new) — a winemaking approach that delivers both freshness and texture without overwhelming the fruit. The result is a Chardonnay of genuine balance: ripe tropical and orchard fruit, toasty barrel spice, taut minerality, and mouthwatering acidity that keeps everything in focus.

The nose offers lemon balm, baked apricot, ripe pear, pineapple, and macadamia nut, with honeysuckle and subtle spice. On the palate, medium-bodied and fleshy with a creamy, mouth-coating texture, bright acidity, and a long finish of lemon verbena, fresh ginger, and a hint of marzipan. Serious complexity and impressive finesse, especially at this price point.

Incredibly versatile at the table — exceptional with roast chicken, lobster bisque, pan-seared halibut, creamy pasta, brie, and soft-ripened cheeses.

• Producer: Cambria Estate Winery
• Vineyard: Katherine's Vineyard
• Appellation: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, California
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2023
• Vinification: 30% stainless steel, 70% barrel; 7 months French oak (20% new)
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2023

• Vinous — 92 pts: Rich yet energized, driven by taut minerality and juicy acidity. Barrel spice and ripe orchard fruit marry in harmony, with serious complexity, deep minerality and impressive finesse, especially for the price.
• Wine Enthusiast — 92 pts: Lemon balm, baked apricot and macadamia nut aromas. A blast of acidity cuts into the lightly salted core of pear, apple and citrus peel flavors, with a warm oak note carrying the finish.
• Jeb Dunnuck — 90 pts: Ripe stone and orchard fruits intermixed with honeysuckle and subtle spice. Medium-bodied, plush, round, and supple. A well-made, ready-to-drink California Chardonnay that delivers terrific value.
• Wine Spectator — 90 pts: Remarkable seamlessness and complexity — lemon blossoms, orange sherbet, papaya and marmalade, with a fresh thread of acidity and notes of lemon verbena, fresh ginger, and a hint of marzipan.

67Wine Buyer's Note

Debra, California Chardonnay Buyer — "This fleshy, medium-bodied wine offers plentiful flavors of tropical fruit, baking spice, and zest, with an underlying subtle oak influence. Harmoniously balanced with ample acidity and a buttery, creamy, mouth-coating finish."

Winemaker Notes

Embodying the luxurious beauty of great Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this alluring wine draws you in with complex aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, and sweet baking spices. Supple, round tannins frame juicy layers of dark berries and chocolate, with sophisticated hints of white pepper and toasty oak on a long, resonant finish.

About the Wine

The Decoy Limited series represents a step up from the standard Decoy line — sourced from a single premium appellation rather than a broader California blend. This bottling showcases Alexander Valley, one of Sonoma County’s most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon regions, known for its warm days, cool nights, and gravelly benchland soils that produce rich, structured reds.

Backed by the Duckhorn Portfolio — one of Napa and Sonoma’s most respected wine families — Decoy Limited delivers serious quality at a fraction of the flagship price.

Tasting & Pairings

Black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, chocolate, baking spices, white pepper, and toasty oak. Supple and round with juicy dark fruit and a long finish.

• Grilled ribeye or NY strip — the supple tannins and dark fruit are built for steak night.
• Braised short ribs — the chocolate and baking spice notes complement slow-cooked, rich meats.
• Aged cheddar or Gouda — the oak and dark berry character pairs beautifully with firm, nutty cheeses.

Studio by Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé — Provence 2025

Studio by Miraval is a collaboration between the celebrated Perrin Family — the force behind Château Beaucastel and some of the Rhône’s greatest wines — and the legendary Miraval estate in Provence. Named as a tribute to the recording studio where Pink Floyd recorded The Wall, this wine embodies the spirit of Art de Vivre around the Mediterranean. Strongly influenced by sea spray and the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea, the salty, almost iodized soils of the estate give the wine a unique coastal character that sets it apart from the crowd. The 2025 vintage — marked by intense summer heat, early maturity, and beautifully concentrated, aromatic berries — earned 90 points from Decanter and is punching well above its price.

The color is a seductive, clear, bright pale-pink with pastel reflections. The nose is all finesse and elegance: small red fruit, cherry blossom, and a superb aromatic bouquet. On the palate, it is lively and ample — blood orange, redcurrant, and cranberry are perfectly balanced by a fresh mineral structure and a hint of bitterness, with a long, tasty finish that lingers with iodized freshness.

Decanter 90 — “Concentrated, a really nice balance between cranberry and citrus. Open and lifted and aromatic, floral, dry and full of flavour. This is punching above its weight for the price.”

• Producer: Studio by Miraval, Perrin Family, Provence, France
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Côtes de Provence AOC
• Style: Dry Rosé
• Terroir: Mediterranean coastal soils with sea spray influence
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Cherry blossom, small red fruit, blood orange, redcurrant, cranberry, fresh mineral structure, iodized finish
• Serve: Well-chilled at 44–48°F
• Best Paired With: Grilled fish, seafood, light salads, goat cheese, Provençal cuisine; perfect as an apéritif

Pink Floyd’s studio, the Perrin Family’s expertise, and the Mediterranean’s soul — Studio by Miraval is the Provence rosé that always earns its place at the table.

67Wine Buyer's Note

Bart Hopkins, 67Wine
Stephanie Fumoso is the great-granddaughter of Eugène Bonfils, who founded Domaine Gour de Chaulé in 1900. The estate has 10 hectares in the village of Gigondas, planted mainly to Grenache with small percentages of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. The 2022 Cuvée Tradition is a pure expression of this beautiful part of the Southern Rhône — juicy, herb-infused strawberry fruit on the nose accented with crushed pepper and savory spices. Energetic and lively in the mouth, with a gentle grip of tannins and a lick of acidity on the long, elegant finish. Well balanced and perfectly suited to the dinner table — serve with braised meats, roasted vegetables, and hearty Mediterranean dishes.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2022

James Suckling — 93 Points
"A refined, chiseled and bright red based mostly on Grenache with the addition of Syrah and Mourvèdre. The nose is precise and charming, with notes of wild strawberries, dried flowers, wet stones, and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Fresh and well-balanced. Beautiful volume. Silky texture with a purity of fruit and a harmonious finish. Drink or hold."

Vinous — 93 Points
"The full-bodied 2022 Gigondas Cuvée Tradition 1871 is a total delight. Succulent red fruits mingle with floral tones and a pinch of dried herbs. Smooth tannins and bright acidity neatly structure this silky-textured Gigondas, which culminates with a concentrated, sapid finish. Give it two more years in bottle to develop even more complexity."

About the Vineyard

Several important vineyard sites form this Gigondas, including Gour de Chaulé, Les Blaches, and Les Bousquets. The Grenache vines average well over a half century in age, contributing the concentration and complexity that defines this cuvée.

Product Details

• Producer: Domaine Gour de Chaulé
• Region: Gigondas AOC, Southern Rhône, France
• Blend: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
• Vine Age: 50+ years
• Vintage: 2022
• Style: Full-bodied, structured Southern Rhône red
• Format: 750ml

Paul Buisse Touraine Sauvignon Blanc — Loire Valley 2025

Paul Buisse is one of the Loire Valley’s most respected négociants, with roots in the Touraine appellation stretching back to 1989 and winemaking heritage through the Chainier family dating to 1749. Their Touraine Sauvignon Blanc is a textbook expression of the Loire style — precise, aromatic, and minerally driven — crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown on sustainably farmed vineyards in one of the appellation’s finest winegrowing zones. The Chainier family, pioneers of green farming practices in the region, bring both centuries of expertise and a genuine commitment to terroir to every vintage.

The 2025 opens with a concentrated, inviting nose of lemon zest, exotic fruits, and fresh cut grass, with a characteristic Loire flintiness underneath. On the palate, the wine is elegant and aromatic, with vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors, a lively mid-palate, and a lengthy, spice-tinged finish that lingers beautifully. It is fresh, focused, and classically Sauvignon Blanc — everything you want from Touraine at this price.

“Pale yellow with green reflections and a concentrated nose of lemon and exotic fruits. Elegant and aromatic, the palate delivers a lengthy finish tinged with spice.” — Winemaker’s Notes, Paul Buisse

• Producer: Paul Buisse / Chainier Family, Touraine, Loire Valley
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Touraine AOC, Loire Valley, France
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable — pioneers of green practices in the Touraine
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Lemon zest, exotic fruits, cut grass, flint, vibrant citrus, spiced finish
• Best Paired With: Loire goat cheese, oysters, grilled white fish, summer salads, light appetizers

The Loire Valley’s benchmark Sauvignon Blanc — Paul Buisse Touraine delivers classic Sauvignon Blanc character, sustainable farming credentials, and centuries of family winemaking in every bottle.

Mary Taylor Anjou Blanc — Pascal Biotteau, Loire Valley 2024

If no wine region on earth can rival the stylistic diversity of France's Loire Valley, the appellation of Anjou offers the perfect microcosm of the region as a whole. This gorgeously subtle Chenin Blanc comes from fourth-generation winemaker Pascal Biotteau in the village of Saint-Jean-de-Mauvrets — situated on the old Roman road from Angers to Poitiers, along the border of Anjou's two sub-regions. Imported by Mary Taylor, whose mission is to bring honest, terroir-driven wines from small European producers to American tables at fair prices, this is Loire Chenin Blanc at its most pure and unpretentious.

The nose is bright and inviting: crisp green apple, ripe pear, white peach, and delicate floral notes with hints of honey and citrus zest. On the palate, it is vibrant and well-balanced with refreshing acidity, a clean mineral-driven finish, and the quiet confidence that only old-vine Chenin Blanc from Anjou can deliver. Drink now through 2027.

"The perfect microcosm of the Loire — fresh, mineral, and utterly honest." — Mary Taylor Wines

• Producer: Pascal Biotteau, Saint-Jean-de-Mauvrets, Anjou, Loire Valley, France
• Importer: Mary Taylor Wines
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Anjou Blanc AOC
• Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Green apple, pear, white peach, honey, citrus zest, mineral finish
• Drink: Now through 2027
• Best Paired With: Grilled white fish, oysters, lobster bisque, soft cheeses, fresh goat cheese, light poultry, spring vegetable risotto

A textbook Anjou Blanc at a price that makes it an everyday essential — this Chenin Blanc is the Loire in a glass.

Allegrini · Palazzo della Torre · Veronese IGT · Veneto, Italy · 2023 · 750ml

Allegrini is one of the Veneto's most important wine families, with roots in Fumane di Valpolicella stretching back to the 16th century. Palazzo della Torre is their signature Veronese IGT — a wine that has quietly become one of Italy's great overachievers. Blended from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and a touch of Sangiovese, it undergoes a partial ripasso-style process: a portion of the grapes are dried before fermentation, adding concentration, depth, and structure that punch well above the wine's price point. The result is a bottle that drinks like an Amarone's younger sibling — at a fraction of the cost. At $20.99, this is the Italian red you reach for when you want to impress without overthinking it.

Deep ruby in the glass with a generous, dark-fruited nose of black cherry, blackberry, ash, incense, and a hint of dark chocolate. On the palate: full-bodied and richly textured, with lush fruit framed by graphite, crisp acidity, and tight, youthful tannins that give the wine real structure and aging potential. James Suckling awarded it 93 points for the 2023 vintage. Drink now through 2029, or cellar for a few years to let the tannins soften and the complexity deepen. Pair with braised short ribs, lamb ragu, aged pecorino, or a simple plate of charcuterie.

• Producer: Allegrini (est. Fumane di Valpolicella, Veneto)
• Wine: Palazzo della Torre · Veronese IGT
• Vintage: 2023
• Origin: Veneto, Italy
• Blend: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Sangiovese
• Method: Partial ripasso-style drying process
• Style: Full-bodied, structured Veneto red
• Score: James Suckling 93 Points
• Drinking Window: Now–2029
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Black cherry, blackberry, ash, incense, dark chocolate, graphite, crisp acidity, chewy tannins
• Pair With: Braised short ribs · Lamb ragu · Aged pecorino · Charcuterie

Ripasso depth, Amarone soul — Allegrini's most reliable overachiever.

Château Mont-Redon is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most storied estates, but their reach extends across the Southern Rhône with a purpose: to make wines that express the region’s best terroirs at every level. The Réserve Côtes du Rhône is sourced from 25 hectares of estate vines planted on stony limestone-clay soils around Orange and Roquemaure, supplemented by fruit from trusted top growers across the appellation — a Réserve in the truest sense, selected for quality above volume.

The 2024 is a blend of 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah, vinified with whole-cluster pressing to preserve freshness and natural aromatics. Grenache brings the warmth, the ripe red fruit, and the silky roundness that defines the Southern Rhône; Syrah sharpens the structure, deepens the color, and adds a peppery lift that carries through the finish. The result is a wine that is both generous and precise — Southern Rhône at its most approachable, without surrendering any of its character.

Deep in color with an expressive, complex nose of ripe cherry, plum, and dark fruit, with a whisper of chocolate and garrigue. The mouth is rich and well-structured, with fine tannins, a lush mid-palate, and a lightly spicy finish. Drink now or over the next 3–5 years.

• Producer: Château Mont-Redon
• Appellation: Côtes du Rhône AOC, Southern Rhône, France
• Blend: 75% Grenache, 25% Syrah
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml

Food Pairings: Grilled rib steak, lamb chops, game terrine, cured ham, and aged cheeses. A natural at the dinner table.

Le Sughere di Frassinello Maremma Toscana — Tuscany 2022

Le Sughere di Frassinello is the flagship red of the Frassinello estate — a joint venture between Rocca di Frassinello and the Castellare di Castellina family on Tuscany’s wild, sun-drenched Maremma coast. Blending Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon from coastal vineyards where the Mediterranean influence tempers the heat and concentrates flavor, this is a Super Tuscan that delivers serious complexity without sacrificing drinkability. James Suckling awarded it 91 points; Vinous 90. At under $27, it is one of the most compelling values in coastal Tuscan wine.

Deep ruby in color. The nose is broad and expressive: ripe dark berries, plum skin, blueberry jam, dried orange, blue flowers, and cedar. On the palate, it is juicy and tense, with firm, ripe tannins, impressive fruit concentration, and a long, enveloping finish of black cherry and spice. It delivers the bold, coastal personality that only great Maremma Sangiovese can — and will reward another 5–8 years in the cellar.

James Suckling 91 — “Aromas of ripe dark berries, plum skin and blueberry jam with hints of blue flowers, dried oranges, spices and cedar. Juicy and tense on the palate, with firm tannins and impressive fruit concentration. Succulent and easy to drink.” (Vintage 2022).

Vinous 90 — “Bold, racy and super-expressive right out of the gate. Black cherry, spice, leather and a kiss of French oak open first. This aromatic, inviting coastal red has so much to offer in its engaging personality.” (Vintage 2022). 

Bart, 67Wine Buyer — “This beautifully crafted Super Tuscan will impress everyone at the table with its succulent fruit, plush texture, and savory complexity.”

• Producer: Frassinello Estate, Maremma, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Maremma Toscana DOC
• Blend: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dark berries, plum, blueberry, dried orange, cedar, black cherry, spice
• Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 5–8 years
• Best Paired With: Wild boar, braised short ribs, game birds, full-flavored pasta, aged Pecorino

A 91-point Super Tuscan at an honest price — Le Sughere di Frassinello is the benchmark for what coastal Maremma can be.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Biodynamic Organic 2022

About the Producer

Avignonesi is one of Tuscany's most celebrated and progressive estates. Under the leadership of Virginie Saverys, it has become a benchmark for biodynamic and organic viticulture in Italy. Their Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is sourced from high-altitude vineyards where clay-rich soils and diurnal temperature swings produce Sangiovese of exceptional freshness, acidity, and complexity.

Winemaker's Notes

Bright purplish-red in colour with vibrant intensity. On the nose, small red berries and pomegranate open alongside the unmistakable violet note typical of quality Sangiovese, with subtle hints of vanilla and delicate oak. On the palate, the entry is lively and well-balanced — expressive and crisp, with sweet notes of ripe cherry, plum jam, and nuances of liquorice on the finish. Dynamic and elegant body, well-defined tannins, and a smooth, enveloping texture. A fresh streak of acidity carries the persistent finish.

Food Pairings

• Meats: Roast lamb with rosemary, wild boar ragù, Bistecca alla Fiorentina.
• Pasta: Pici with aglione or mushroom risotto.
• Cheese: Aged Pecorino Toscano. A natural partner for traditional Tuscan fare.

Wine Details

• Producer: Avignonesi
• Appellation: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
• Grape: Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
• Farming: Certified biodynamic and organic
• Vintage: 2022
• Style: Elegant, high-acid, terroir-driven Tuscan red
• Format: 750ml