7 products
Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale TAN LABEL 2022 750ml
Producer Notes
With the desire to bring the best of Tuscany to wine lovers worldwide, Ruffino has contributed significantly to the fine image Italian winemaking holds on the international scene today. The Riserva Ducale Tan Label is their benchmark Chianti Classico Riserva — a wine of great complexity that expresses authentic Sangiovese character. Intense aromas of cherry, plum, and violet open the bouquet, fading gracefully into tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, and spicy black pepper. Full-bodied and powerful on the palate with elegant tannins perfectly supported by good acidity. The finish is long and complex, with sweet tobacco and powerful notes of plum and clove.
Food Pairings
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina or grilled lamb chops
- Slow-braised short ribs or wild boar ragù
- Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano
- Mushroom risotto or truffle pasta
Domaine Pelaquie Cotes du Rhone 2023 750ml
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.
Domaine Pélaquié is a family-run estate with a long history; the estate has been passed down father to son for generations, cultivating the same land all the way back to the 16th century! The current son in charge, Luc Pélaquié, has modernized the winery, all the while protecting the traditions of his ancestors. He practices sustainable viticulture, certified by HVE, on his 100 hectares of vines located in the Côtes-du-Rhône, Laudun, Tavel, and Lirac.
The terroir of Laudun wines distinguishes them from other southern Rhône appellations. The wines from this side of the river typically have higher acidity, with soils made lighter by sand mixed with clay and limestone. This contributes a floral elegance to the wines that is quite unusual in the region. The sandy soils and cooler microclimate are also extremely important for the cultivation of the Syrah and Viognier varieties which produce their finest wines in the cooler regions of the northern Rhône (50-70 miles to the north) in sandy, clay soils.
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
Louis Latour Macon Villages Chameroy 2025 750ml
Louis Latour Mâcon-Villages “Chameroy” — Southern Burgundy 2025
Maison Louis Latour has been one of Burgundy’s most storied négociants since 1797, and the Mâcon-Villages “Chameroy” is their benchmark expression of Southern Burgundy Chardonnay. Named after their historic Clos Chameroy bottling facility in Beaune, this wine is sourced from carefully selected growers with holdings in the most esteemed vineyards of the Mâcon-Villages zone — the calciferous terrain that gives the wine its characteristic freshness and mineral lift. Fermented in stainless steel with complete malolactic fermentation and aged 8 to 10 months on lees, it delivers the classic white Burgundy experience at an accessible price.
Beautiful pale gold in the glass. The nose is enticing and expressive: exotic fruits, citrus, a hint of lemon, and delicate garden herbs. On the palate, it is round and generous — fresh almond, a subtle muscat touch, and a pleasantly fresh citrus finish with beautiful tension. Suave, billowing, and unmistakably Burgundian.
- Producer: Maison Louis Latour, Beaune, Burgundy, France
- Vintage: 2025
- Appellation: Mâcon-Villages AOC, Southern Burgundy
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation, full malolactic; aged 8–10 months in stainless steel
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Exotic fruit, citrus, lemon, garden herbs, fresh almond, muscat touch, fresh finish
- Best Paired With: Shellfish, white fish, charcuterie, Comté cheese, lemon-butter sauces
Classic Southern Burgundy at its most approachable — Louis Latour’s Chameroy is the benchmark for everyday white Burgundy done right.
Hall Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2020 750ml
Expert Review - Vintage 2020
93 Points Wine Spectator: "This packs in some serious plum compote and cassis flavors, liberally wrapped in dark licorice and finishing with a swath of sweet toast and tobacco on the broad finish. Nice mineral underpinning keeps it honest. Fairly accessible despite its heft."
Winemaker Description
The Cabernet opens with fresh fruit, aromas of black currant, ripe raspberry, wild sage, graphite, crushed rose petals, and fennel seed. The palate is elegant, complex, rich, and refreshing with a long finish that is supported by supple tannin and beautifully integrated French Oak.
Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
About the Producer
Since first working in her family's Mendocino vineyards, Kathryn Hall dreamed of a place to showcase fine wines alongside expressive art and masterful architecture. Now, Kathryn and Craig Hall have created an unrivalled destination in the Napa Valley — where more than 30 years of winemaking excellence and innovation meets contemporary design to celebrate life and inspire the senses.
The Halls acquired the historic St. Helena Bergfeld Winery in 2003 and re-opened as HALL St. Helena in July of that year. With a rich history spanning 150 years, HALL St. Helena was once the home of the Napa Valley Co-Op, producing 40% of Napa Valley's wines. In 2013, the Hall family completed the restoration of the 1885 Bergfeld Winery — California's first LEED® Gold Certified winery — alongside a stunning Visitor Center and state-of-the-art gravity flow winemaking facility.
HALL's estate vineyards encompass more than 500 acres of classic Bordeaux varietals. As winegrowers, the Halls have a strong respect for the environment and a commitment to cutting-edge vineyard technology. Under the artisanship of winemaker Megan Gunderson, HALL Wines continue to set new heights in Napa Valley winemaking.
Poderi e Cantine Oddero Barolo 2021 750ml
Producer Notes
The Oddero estate is one of Piedmont’s most storied Barolo producers, with impressive vineyard holdings throughout the entirety of the denomination. The classic Barolo bottling incorporates younger vines from sites in La Morra as well as Bricco Fiasco in Castiglione Falletto, and draws from Bricco Chiesa, Capalot, and Galina. The 2021 vintage is a standout — aromatic, pliant, and wonderfully inviting, with crushed flowers, red and blue-toned fruit, spice, and perfumed notes. Fine, polished tannins and a long, savoury finish. Gorgeously approachable now but will keep evolving.
Expert Reviews — Vintage 2021
- Decanter 93 pts | Evocatively scented with wild red berries, vanillin, and spice. Fine tannins increase steadily across the palate alongside richness of raspberry fruit. Hints of tea and citrus lead to a savoury, mouth-cleansing finish. Gorgeously approachable now but will keep evolving. — Michaela Morris
- Vinous 92 pts | Fabulous. Aromatic, pliant, and wonderfully inviting. Crushed flowers, red/blue-toned fruit, spice, and perfumed notes build nicely in the glass. Polished, silky tannins wrap it all together in style. — Antonio Galloni
Food Pairings
- Braised beef short ribs or osso buco
- Truffle pasta or mushroom risotto
- Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Castelmagno
- Roasted lamb or wild boar
Chateau Haut Selve Graves Blanc 2024 750ml
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024
James Suckling 90 Points | A flattering version, with star fruit, white peach and verbena notes backed by a rounded, shortbread-accented finish. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Memo Summary Notes
Château Haut Selve Graves Blanc 2024 is the newest release of this high-performing white Bordeaux. The 2024 vintage in Graves is characterized by vibrant acidity and intense aromatic profiles, as the cooler-than-average spring followed by a warm summer allowed for excellent "aromatic snap" in Sauvignon Blanc.
Varietals - Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon
Brick House Chardonnay Cascadia Organic Biodynamic 2021 750ml
Expert Reviews — Vintage 2021
Wine Advocate 94 Points: Pretty aromas of honey, allspice and roasted almonds complement a core of peach and quince fruit. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with a dynamic interplay of textural breadth and energetic acidity, offering layered flavors on the finish.
Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points: Refined and elegant, with notes of pure white flowers, lemon curd, and white peach. Medium to full-bodied with a silky mouthfeel driven by citrus — tangerine, orange sherbet — with great texture and a long, decadent finish.
Wine Spectator 91 Points: Polished and sleekly layered, with honeydew, pear and spice flavors that build structure toward the handsome finish. Drink now through 2026. 220 cases made.
Winemaker Description
Brick House Chardonnay Cascadia Organic Biodynamic 2021 750ml
Brick House’s “Cascadia” is the winery’s reserve-level Chardonnay — a highly regarded, estate-grown wine from Oregon’s Ribbon Ridge AVA. Hand-crafted on a 40-acre farm that has been at the forefront of sustainable viticulture for decades, it is made with an Old World sensibility: organic and biodynamic farming, minimal intervention, and an unwavering focus on terroir expression. One of Oregon’s benchmark Chardonnays.
Pairing Suggestions
- Rich Seafood: Scallops in brown butter, roasted salmon, or halibut with lemon-cream sauce.
- Poultry: Roast chicken with herbes de Provence or pheasant.
- Earthy Dishes: Mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, or roasted root vegetables.
