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Ferrari Carano Fumé Blanc — Sonoma County 2024

Ferrari Carano's Fumé Blanc is one of Sonoma County's most distinctive takes on Sauvignon Blanc — a wine built around the winery's signature style of blending stainless steel freshness with the subtle richness of neutral French oak. The 2024 vintage is crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc with 30% aged in neutral French oak and 70% in stainless steel. The result is a white wine of uncommon depth: vibrant and crisp on the entry, yet round and generous through the mid-palate, with a lees-driven creaminess that sets it apart from the typical Sauvignon Blanc.

The nose is bright and inviting: grapefruit, lemon pith, kaffir lime, and a touch of flint, with lifted white flower and stone fruit accents. On the palate, the wine opens with melon, apricot, and papaya, building toward notes of apple and white tea, with a creamy mid-palate and a fresh, vibrant finish. It is precise, polished, and deeply satisfying — the kind of white that rewards both casual drinking and the dinner table equally.

“Aromas of grapefruit, lemon pith, kaffir limes and flint. The light-bodied palate has notes of melons, apricots, white flowers and papayas. Fresh and vibrant with a generous texture. Delicious.” — James Suckling, 92 pts. (Vintage 2024). 

“Richer than the average Sauvignon Blanc, the winery’s iconic nod to this style includes the use of 30% neutral French oak along with 70% aging in stainless steel. Made from a warm vintage, it shows notes of apple, apricot, and white tea, and you can experience the weight of the lees stirring on the round, creamy middle.” — Tasting Panel, 92 pts. (Vintage 2024). 

• Producer: Ferrari Carano Vineyards & Winery, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Sonoma County, California
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc (Fumé Blanc style)
• Aging: 30% neutral French oak, 70% stainless steel with lees stirring
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, lemon pith, kaffir lime, melon, apricot, white flowers, papaya, apple, white tea, creamy finish
• Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled white fish, scallops, goat cheese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine

Sonoma County’s most elegant take on Fumé Blanc — Ferrari Carano delivers a Sauvignon Blanc that is both refreshingly bright and luxuriously textured, rated 92 points by both James Suckling and The Tasting Panel.

GAJA Ca’ Marcanda · Magari Bolgheri Rosso · 2023 · Tuscany, Italy

Magari 2023 combines Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot in a Bolgheri red with dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs and a savory, saline accent. Plum and blackcurrant notes meet black tea, rosemary and thyme, while structured tannins give the palate shape and length.

The name Magari captures the playful Italian expressions “If only it was true…!” and “Maybe…”, a lighthearted counterpoint to the commitment behind the Ca’ Marcanda project. The wine's mix of fruit, herbal detail and polished texture offers a compelling direction for a thoughtfully paired dinner.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023 

Jeb Dunnuck · 95 Points: Also tasted as part of a short vertical, the 2023 Magari is a bright magenta/ruby color. It’s fresh, spicy, and floral on the nose, with balanced pure cherry fruit, spicy cedar, toasted incense, and fresh rosemary. It displays a medium-framed profile, but it doesn’t lack focus in its silky texture, fine tannins, and refreshing though seamless acidity. This vintage offers a lot of freshness and elegance. It’s lovely out of the gate but should have an even and long window for drinking over the coming 15 or so years.

The Wine Advocate · 94 Points: The Ca’ Marcanda 2023 Bolgheri Rosso Magari, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, shows appealing richness and a soft, generous side with plump berry fruit, baked blackberry pie and sweet spice. A creamy texture and ripe phenolics give the wine an immediately pleasurable palate impact, while a touch of subtle sweetness carries through on the finish.

James Suckling · 92 Points: This fruity, spicy wine shows plums, bell peppers, eucalyptus leaves and cherries. The crunchy palate has crisp acidity, medium body, light extraction and a grainy finish. 

Decanter  Magazine · 91 Points: Magari is Gaja's Cabernet Franc-dominant expression of Bolgheri. Deep and plummy, it has a chocolatey nose with balsamic herb notes. The broad palate shows plummy black and red fruits, lifted and with floral top notes. Poised and very fresh, that balsamic and menthol character runs through the core with a streak of chocolate. Balanced structure.

Wine Spectator  · 90 Points: Black currant, blackberry, bell pepper, iron and tobacco flavors gather in this sleek red. Tightens up on the finish, where the fruit and savory elements echo. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2032.

Winemaker Description

Ca’ Marcanda: Magari is an Italian expression having different meanings “If only it was true…!”, “Maybe…”. It carries a sort of irony which leads people to smile, without showing off the great commitment and determination associated to the Ca’Marcanda project.

Purplish red in color, the nose presents a wonderful mixture of black fruits such as plums and blackcurrants. Notes of black tea, and hints of aromatic herbs commonly found in the Mediterranean like rosemary and thyme, lead to a structured mouthfeel with tannins that are denser and more elegant reflecting the style of the vintage all culminating with a salinity representative of a classic Bolgheri style.

Food Pairings & Serving

Suggested pairings include grilled steak, rosemary-roasted lamb, braised beef or roasted portobello mushrooms. Serve slightly below room temperature and allow time in the glass for its fruit and herbal notes to unfold.

Wine Details

• Producer: GAJA Ca’ Marcanda
• Wine: Magari
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Bolgheri Rosso
• Region: Tuscany, Italy
• Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot
• Style: Red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Reviews: Jeb Dunnuck 95, The Wine Advocate 94, James Suckling 92, Decanter Magazine 91, Wine Spectator 90
• Wine Spectator drinking guidance: Now through 2032

Dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs and polished structure with a distinctly Bolgheri accent.

Robert Mondavi spent a lifetime making the case that California could produce world-class wine. Woodbridge is his legacy made accessible — a range built on the same principles of quality and consistency that defined Mondavi’s career, offered at a price that puts a well-made California white within reach of any table.

The Pinot Grigio is crisp, clean, and unapologetically food-friendly — exactly what the variety should be in the California style. Sourced from vineyards across the state, it is vinified to preserve the grape’s natural freshness: light-bodied, bright, and immediate, with the kind of versatility that makes it as comfortable at a weeknight dinner as it is at a backyard gathering.

On the nose, delicate aromas of nectarine, fresh peach, and citrus lead into a palate that is equally refreshing — clean stone fruit, a gentle citrus thread, and a crisp, dry finish that invites another sip. No complexity for its own sake; just a reliably enjoyable California white that does its job well every time.

• Producer: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
• Varietal: Pinot Grigio
• Origin: California, United States
• Style: Crisp, dry white
• Format: 750ml

Food Pairings: Grilled chicken, pasta primavera, light seafood, soft cheeses, and salads. A reliable all-purpose white for the table.

Our Professional Review

An approachable, everyday Malbec from Concha y Toro's Frontera label, sourced from Chile's sun-drenched Central Valley. Bright and fruit-forward with a soft, easy-drinking character that punches well above its price point.

Tasting Notes

Bright ruby-red with violet hues. Delicate aromas of fresh berries lead into flavors of plum and cherry with a touch of marmalade sweetness. Balanced on the palate with round, approachable tannins and a smooth finish.

Pairings: Pizza, burgers, grilled chicken, pasta with tomato sauce, or casual weeknight fare.

Product Details

• Varietal: Malbec
• Region: Central Valley, Chile
• Producer: Frontera by Concha y Toro
• Bottle Size: 750ml

One of Tuscany's most iconic white blends — fresh, mineral, and unchanged since 1931.

Villa Antinori Bianco is not a new idea. Niccolò Antinori first produced it in 1931, and the label has barely changed since. That kind of consistency is rare in wine, and it speaks to something important: this is a wine that has always known exactly what it wants to be. Bright, food-friendly, and unmistakably Tuscan.

The 2024 vintage brings together Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling — a classic Tuscan white blend that balances aromatic lift with crisp acidity. The nose opens with orange blossom, pineapple, golden apple, and citrus zest. On the palate it's fresh and pleasantly tense, with a mouth-filling texture and a clean mineral finish that keeps you coming back for another sip.

Sealed with a screwcap for freshness and convenience — pop it open straight from the fridge and pour freely. This is the white wine for long lunches, seafood dinners, and warm evenings on the terrace.

Winery: Marchesi Antinori | Blend: Trebbiano, Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling | Vintage: 2024 | Appellation: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy | Size: 750ml

• Style: Dry, fresh, medium-bodied white blend
• Flavor Profile: Orange blossom, pineapple, golden apple, citrus, mineral finish
• Closure: Screwcap
• Pairing: Seafood, grilled fish, light pasta, soft cheeses, antipasti
• Serve: 46–50°F | Ready to drink upon release
• History: First produced in 1931 — one of Italy's most enduring white wine labels

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2013

The Wine Advocate 95 Points | The 2013 Valadorna (mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot) is yet another home run in this blockbuster collection of new releases from Tenuta di Arceno in the southern part of Chianti Classico (Castelnuovo Berardegna). This is a firm and tightly knit expression that is packed tight with black fruit, tobacco, tar and dark chocolate. The wine shows enormous aromatic intensity, but then it slims down just a touch in the mouth to offer an elegantly tapered finish.

Decanter 94 Points | Compared to the older and warmer 2011, which is a bit rustic and jammy, this 2013 is a fairly classic vintage for Merlot. It was harvested in September, marking a return to the usual picking dates. The percentage of the Merlot here reaches 74% of the blend, in order to maximise its fleshy character in a relatively cool year. The nose is evolved yet with an amazing complexity of tobacco, earthy tones, clean leather and balsamic depth. On the palate cassis fruit melds with leather and spices, supported by polymerised tannins and natural refreshing acidity. - Decanter Magazine, February 2021

James Suckling 94 Points | Very intense nose of blackberries, dark chocolate, sandalwood, vanilla, treacle and tar. Full-bodied with plenty of dark fruit, but lots of black-olive undertones and bright acidity keep this fresh, while firm tannins carve out an elegant, polished shape. Drink in 2021.

Memo Summary Notes

The Tenuta di Arceno "Valadorna" 2013 is a powerhouse Super Tuscan that represents the "Right Bank" Bordeaux style of the estate. While the flagship Arcanum focuses on Cabernet Franc, Valadorna is a Merlot-led blend sourced from the coolest, sandiest blocks of the estate in the southern Chianti Classico zone (Castelnuovo Berardegna).

As of late 2025, the 2013 vintage is considered a "Classic" and "Elegantly Tapered" expression, currently at its absolute peak drinking window.

• Food: This is a "Meat Wine." It pairs perfectly with Bistecca alla Fiorentina, herb-crusted roast beef, or wild boar ragù.

• Cheese: Aged Pecorino Toscano or a sharp Parmigiano-Reggiano.

This is the largest glass in the Zalto line, and can actually hold a full bottle of wine, though you would never guess that because despite its size, the glass itself still feels light and agile in your hand. The design was not based on being the largest just for the sake of it- as with the entire line, the angles follow that of the Earth tilt angles of 24, 48 and 72 degrees. 

The size here is to allow for your biggest, most powerful and expressive wines to fully breathe and develop. For the alcohol to integrate with the fruit notes; the acid to balance the tannins (and, when necessary, the oak.)

Use this glass with mighty Cabernets and Chardonnays, the most powerful Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Barolo and Barberas, and Pinots that lean towards the fruit-bomb style. It is also fascinating to see what an older vintage, more complex white wine will do here, such as a cellared Gruner Veltliner Smaragd or Reserve.

The height of the glass is 9.1 inches and it is 4.9 inches at its widest part. The volume capacity is 960 ml.

All Zalto glasses are lead free. We recommend using a dishwasher rather than hand washing.

Expert Review - Vintage 2022

The Wine Advocate 91 Points | The white 2022 Quíbia was produced with 60% Premsal and 40% Giró Ros and sold as a generic wine without appellation because of the use of the Giró Ros grape. It matured with lees in stainless steel before being bottled. It has 12.9% alcohol and good freshness. Unfortunately, it feels quite reductive and is difficult to read on the nose, but the palate feels vibrant and fresher. Give it a little bit of time.

Memo Notes

The 2022 is celebrated for blending aromatic fruit with a refreshing, savory quality:

Color: Enticing straw-lemon with greenish highlights.

Aromas: A delightful mix of ripe white peach, pear, jasmine, and the striking note of sea brine or crushed seashells. You may also find subtle hints of Meyer lemon and green mango.

Palate: Crisp, lively, and well-balanced. The wine delivers concentrated flavors of ripe peach,

Anjou pear, and citrus zest. Reviewers often mention a silky, almost olive oil-like texture and a savory note of capers or green almond.

Salinity: A distinct salinity runs through the wine, acting as a complex counterpoint to the fruit, which makes it incredibly versatile with food.

Winemaker Description 

Ànima Negra was founded in 1994 when two self-taught friends — Pere Ignasi Obrador and Miquelàngel Cerdà — decided that the wines of their native Mallorca weren’t reaching full potential.

Taking advantage of some unused milk tanks at the dairy farm owned by Pere’s family, they made two barriques of wine from Callet grapes (a native Mallorcan varietal) they’d purchased from local farmers. The initial results were so encouraging that the friends decided to form a partnership and continue pursuing their newly found passion for wine.

Situated in the southeast of Mallorca, Ànima Negra winery produces its wines on the old country estate of Son Burguera, close to the town of Felanitx. The buildings date back to the 13th century, and contain a traditional winemaking area, which historically was used to supply wine for locals living on and near the estate.

Ànima Negra sources its grapes from more than 135 carefully selected parcels of land that the partners either own or control. Virtually all of these parcels are within a six-mile radius of the winery, and most of the vines are 50 to 85 years old.

Yellow Tail | Merlot | South Eastern Australia | NV | 750ml

Yellow Tail is one of Australia's most recognized and beloved wine brands, produced by the Casella family in Yenda, New South Wales. Since its launch in 2001, [yellow tail] has become a global phenomenon — a wine that introduced millions of drinkers to the approachable, fruit-forward style of Australian red wine. Sourced from vineyards across South Eastern Australia, it is crafted to be consistent, reliable, and endlessly enjoyable at an unbeatable everyday price.

Ripe and appealing with red berry and cherry fruit flavors, a hint of mint, and a touch of vanilla on the soft, velvety finish. Smooth, easy-drinking, and endlessly crowd-pleasing — perfect for any meal or your next party.

Pair with pasta, pizza, burgers, grilled chicken, BBQ, and casual weeknight meals.

• Producer: Casella Family Brands
• Appellation: South Eastern Australia
• Grape: Merlot
• Style: Soft, fruit-forward Australian Merlot
• Bottle Size: 750ml

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The 2024 Dissonance shines with a beautiful, complex bouquet of lemon, lime, acacia flower, dried apricots, and a hint of Pecorino cheese. Pear and peach attack on the palate with good richness up front, impeccable balance, and bright acidity upon first sip. A long finish of pear and grapefruit complete this wine that is beautifully integrated from start to finish.

Gilles Baumann has been coaxing something genuinely special out of Gascony for decades, and this 100% Gros Manseng is a quiet proof of it. The Réserve Sélection is a step up from the estate's classic blend — a single-varietal bottling that lets Gros Manseng do what it does best: spiced citrus, brioche, a thread of salty minerality, and a finish that's dry yet somehow feels lush. Vines averaging 30 years old, grown on the sun-baked slopes of the Côtes de Gascogne, give the fruit real concentration for the price. Crisp, textured, and versatile at the table — this is the kind of bottle that disappears fast.

• Grape: 100% Gros Manseng
• Region: Côtes de Gascogne, Southwest France
• Vintage: 2025
• Format: 750ml
• Vines: ~30 years average
• Closure: Screw cap

Food Pairing

Seafood, grilled fish, tarts, salty or sweet cakes, and fresh cheeses. Excellent as an aperitif. Serve well chilled.

Expert Review - Vintage 2019

Vinous 93 Points | The pale lemon-gold colored 2019 Coutet is a thrill ride from the get-go, exploding from the glass with fantastically intense scents of tangerine peel, lime blossoms and lemon marmalade over a core of pineapple upside-down cake, candied ginger, ripe apricots and clover honey plus suggestions of chanterelles and musk perfume. The palate is equally electric and exhilarating, prancing around the palate with a whole myriad of candied citrus, stone fruit and citrus flavors, charged by a racy backbone of acidity, finishing beautifully textured and with an epically long firework display of minerals. Apart from all that, it is pretty darn delicious.

The Wine Spectator 92 Points | A soft-edged and forward-styled version, with lemon meringue, warmed peach and fresh pineapple and mango notes all mixing together. Features a pie crust accent that holds sway on the finish. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Drink now.

Memo Summary Notes

The Château Coutet 2019 is widely considered one of the standout sweet wines of its vintage in Barsac. Known as the "First Growth of Barsac" (Premier Cru Classé), Coutet is famous for its "knife-like" acidity (the name Coutet is derived from the Gascon word for knife), which provides a refreshing counterpoint to its intense sweetness.

Pair with 

Classic: Foie gras terrine or Roquefort blue cheese. 

Savory: Roast chicken with herbs or spicy Asian cuisine (the sweetness tames the heat).

Dessert: Fruit tarts, particularly those with apricot, peach, or lemon curd.

Herzog Special Reserve Chenin Blanc — Clarksburg, California 2024

Herzog Wine Cellars is California’s most celebrated kosher winery, and the Special Reserve series represents their finest expression — small-lot, artisan winemaking from California’s most regarded wine-growing regions. This Chenin Blanc comes from estate-grown old vines in Clarksburg, a cool Sacramento Delta appellation ideally suited to the variety. Left to ripen late into the season, low yields and botrytis bring about complex, concentrated flavors. Barrel fermented with native yeast and aged 12 months on a blend of 41% new French oak and 59% neutral French oak. Fined and filtered. Kosher.

The nose is aromatic and inviting: quince, baked apple, orange peel, and dried chamomile. On the palate, flavors of persimmon and pear layer with hints of lemon curd and brioche, carrying through to a long, pleasing finish. Rich, textural, and beautifully balanced — a Chenin Blanc that rewards serious attention.

• Producer: Herzog Wine Cellars, Oxnard, California, USA
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Clarksburg, California
• Grape: Chenin Blanc
• Farming: Estate-grown, old vines
• Vinification: Native yeast barrel fermentation; 12 months on 41% new French oak, 59% neutral French oak; fined and filtered
• Certification: Kosher
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Quince, baked apple, orange peel, chamomile, persimmon, pear, lemon curd, brioche
• Best Paired With: Lobster, scallops, roasted poultry, creamy pasta, spicy Asian cuisine

California Chenin Blanc at its most serious — Herzog’s Special Reserve is old-vine complexity and kosher craftsmanship in every glass.

Winemaker Description 

Crafted with fine effervescence that tickles the palate, Cupcake Moscato d’Asti is a vibrant wine with flavors of nectarine, honey and peach. Pair with coconut pudding or a fruit tart.

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.

Hahn Founder's Pinot Noir — Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California 2024

Hahn Family Wines was founded by Nicky Hahn in 1980, when he recognized the extraordinary potential of Monterey County's cool-climate appellations for producing wines of genuine elegance and varietal precision. The Arroyo Seco appellation — a gravelly alluvial plain beneath the Santa Lucia Mountains — is one of California's most distinctive Pinot Noir sites: cool winds funneling in from Monterey Bay ensure gradual, extended ripening and the development of vibrant fruit and natural acidity, while the rocky, well-drained soils enhance intensity and promote balanced ripeness. The Founder's Pinot Noir is Nicky Hahn's personal expression of the appellation — a tribute to the vision that brought Hahn to Monterey and a showcase for everything that makes Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir so compelling at any price.

The nose is vibrant and expressive: red and dark cherry, ripe strawberry, raspberry, and plum, with subtle touches of vanilla, sweet tobacco, and toasted oak. On the palate, silky tannins and excellent acid balance frame flavors of red cherry and raspberry, with a dash of salinity and a hint of earthiness that adds complexity. The finish is long, lingering, and juicy — a classic example of fruit-forward, balanced, supple California Pinot Noir that retains freshness thanks to the cool Monterey climate.

"Vibrant aromas of red and dark cherry, raspberry and plum with subtle touches of vanilla and toasted oak. Silky tannins and excellent acid balance, with notes of earthiness on a long and lingering finish." — Hahn Family Wines, Winemaker

• Producer: Hahn Family Wines, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, USA
• Founder: Nicky Hahn (est. 1980)
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterey County
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Red cherry, dark cherry, strawberry, raspberry, plum, vanilla, toasted oak, silky tannins, earthy finish
• Style: Medium-bodied, fruit-forward, silky, cool-climate
• Drink: Now through 2027
• Best Paired With: Roasted chicken, grilled salmon, duck breast, mushroom risotto, Portobello tacos, roasted beet salad, aged Gouda

Cool-climate Monterey Pinot Noir from one of California's founding estates — Hahn Founder's 2024 is silky, vibrant, and one of the great California Pinots under $20.

Winemaker Description

The Lenore Syrah is aromatic with rich, sweet berry notes of blueberry, boysenberry, red currant and plum. The mouthwatering acidity is nicely balanced with firm tannins and layers of bright bramble fruit. As this wine coats the palate, underlying hints of vanilla bean, peppercorn and sweet tobacco shine through. A robust finish includes chocolate and raspberry.

Enjoy the Lenore Syrah with barbecued ribs, a hearty lamb stew or your favorite burger. 

Elena Walch Selezione Alto Adige Chardonnay 2025 is an elegant and beautifully balanced white wine from one of northern Italy’s most respected family-owned estates. Located in Alto Adige, where the dramatic Dolomite mountains create ideal conditions for producing vibrant, expressive white wines, Elena Walch has become synonymous with quality, innovation, and a distinctive sense of place.

Originally trained as an architect, Elena Walch helped establish the winery’s international reputation through her pioneering approach to viticulture and winemaking. Today, her daughters Julia and Karoline continue the family legacy, bringing a new generation of expertise and dedication to the estate.

The 2025 Selezione Chardonnay showcases the freshness and finesse that make Alto Adige such an exciting region for this classic grape variety. Aromas of white peach, orchard fruits, and delicate floral notes mingle with subtle hints of blanched almonds and stony minerality. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and creamy, offering an appealing combination of ripe fruit, lively acidity, and elegant structure.

Its refreshing mineral character provides balance and precision, leading to a clean, harmonious finish. This is a Chardonnay that delivers richness without heaviness, making it both approachable and sophisticated.

Food Pairing: An excellent companion to grilled fish, shellfish, roasted poultry, creamy risotto, fresh pasta, and mild cheeses. Its bright acidity and rounded texture also make it a delightful aperitif.

Expert Ratings

91 Points — James Suckling, reviewed by Andrii Stetsiuk:  "White peaches and blanched almonds with a stony, mineral edge. Medium-bodied and creamy, yet fresh, with a clean finish. Drink now." — Andrii Stetsiuk, 2026

90 Points - Wines Spectator: "A fresh and floral version, with crisp acidity creating a buoyant frame for flavors of Gala apple, blood orange zest, green almond and mineral. Lightly chalky on the finish. Drink now. 3,400 cases made." — Alison Napjus, 2026

A beautifully crafted Alto Adige Chardonnay that combines alpine freshness, creamy elegance, and exceptional value.

Wine Specifications

• Producer: Elena Walch

• Wine: Selezione Chardonnay

• Country: Italy

• Region: Alto Adige (South Tyrol), Trentino-Alto Adige

• Appellation: Alto Adige DOC

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Wine Type: Dry White Wine

• Alcohol: 13% ABV

• Soil: Limestone

• Vineyard Exposure: Southeast-facing

• Vineyard Elevation: Mid-altitude vineyards reaching up to 600 meters (1,970 feet)

• Harvest: Entirely hand-harvested

• 2025 Harvest Season: August 27 through late September

• Vinification: Gentle pressing followed by low-temperature static clarification. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at approximately 20°C (68°F).

• Maturation: Several months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks

• Oak Aging: None

• Residual Sugar: 0.8 g/L

• Total Acidity: 5.8 g/L

• Serving Temperature: 54–57°F (12–14°C)

• Aging Potential: 3–5 years

• Food Pairings: Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, freshwater fish, pasta, roasted poultry, and mild cheeses

About the 2025 Harvest

The 2025 growing season in Alto Adige delivered excellent conditions for producing fresh, balanced white wines. Following early flowering and a warm, dry June, cooler temperatures in July helped preserve the grapes' natural acidity. Favorable ripening conditions in August and a September marked by alternating sunshine and occasional rainfall allowed the grapes to reach optimal maturity. The resulting vintage combines expressive fruit character with freshness and balance.

Casanova di Neri · Irrosso Toscana · 2023

From the Montalcino estate known for its Brunellos, Irrosso offers a more approachable way into Casanova di Neri’s Tuscan reds. The winery describes it as a young wine with structure and a strong connection to its home territory.

Cherry and blackberry run through the Wine Spectator note, while James Suckling finds dark berries, spice and a velvety core. Bring a bottle to a pasta dinner or pour it beside grilled meat and aged Pecorino.

Expert reviews · 2023 vintage

Wine Spectator · 92 points

Cherry and blackberry fruit define this linear, fluid red. A line of sinewy tannins leaves its mark on the earthy, salty finish. Fine length. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2035.

James Suckling · 92 points

Toasted walnuts, ground spices and hints of chocolate, oranges and dark berries on the nose, leading to a firm and tense medium to full-bodied palate with fine tannins and a velvety core of dark fruit at the center. Lingering and structured. Drink or hold.

At a glance

• Producer: Casanova di Neri
• Wine: Irrosso Toscana
• Vintage: 2023
• Region: Tuscany, Italy
• Primary grape listed: Sangiovese
• Size: 750ml
• Pair with: meat-sauce pasta, grilled steak or aged Pecorino Toscano

A Tuscan red with the depth for dinner and the ease to open on a weeknight.

Mineral · Fresh · Elegant · Precise · Persistent

A beautifully structured Premier Cru Chablis with orchard fruit, floral lift and classic mineral tension.

Domaine William Fèvre’s Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2023 is a refined expression of one of Chablis’ most respected Premier Cru vineyards. Montmains is known for producing wines with excellent freshness, firm mineral structure and the ability to develop beautifully with time.

Under longtime winemaker Didier Séguier, William Fèvre brings together fruit from multiple parcels across Montmains, including sections of Forêts and Butteaux. The result is a wine that combines the vineyard’s characteristic restraint and mineral grip with impressive depth, elegance and persistence. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The 2023 vintage opens with delicate aromas of white blossom, freshly cut golden apple and subtle brioche, joined by notes of green apple, gooseberry, acacia flower and gentle spice.

On the palate, the wine is lively, fresh and beautifully balanced. Bright orchard fruit is carried by crisp acidity, while a firm mineral backbone adds structure and definition. There is excellent substance beneath the freshness, giving the wine both immediate appeal and the potential to develop additional complexity in the cellar.

The finish is long, precise and persistent, with a cool mineral character and subtle saline quality that are unmistakably Chablis.

Food Pairing

Pair with oysters, scallops, crab, lobster and grilled white fish, as well as roast chicken, veal, creamy seafood dishes and fresh goat cheese. Its combination of freshness and structure also makes it an excellent partner for dishes finished with light butter or cream sauces.

Serve lightly chilled to allow the wine’s floral aromas, orchard fruit and mineral complexity to fully emerge.

Professional Ratings

95 Decanter Magazine: In the hands of Fèvre winemaker Didier Séguier, premier cru Montmains has a certain initial reserve. But with time, the green apple and gooseberry notes, touched with acacia blossoms and spice, open up on the palate. The texture is lively and fresh, yet there is substance here as well. The grapes are assembled from 10 parcels throughout Montmains, including some in Forêts and Butteaux. Séguier explains that Butteaux is deep in the valley and further from the Serein so it ripens later. The grapes are fermented in tank and older casks for 40–50% of the harvest.

94 Jasper Morris: Assembled earlier today, so cloudy and this procedure also masks the nose. Classic Montmains behind, with the usual reductive grip, yet also some elegance, very persistent. The lees were first class, says Didier Seguier and this certainly has the makings of a first class Montmains. Barrel sample: 91-94

94 Wine Enthusiast: Delicate aromas of white blossom, brioche, freshly cut golden apple, and dried grass draw in the nose with feathery opulence. The palate is rich with citrusy acidity that plays second fiddle to fall-rip- ened orchard fruit that washes across wet stone on the finish. Editor’s Choice.

93 James Suckling: Lovely elegance with a chalky, marine-like character to the nose, along with lime and minerals. Medium weight, with chalky notes and some white fruit leading to a pithy, lightly salty, bitter finish. Very attractive.

92 Wine Spectator: There’s a sleek feel to this white despite its rich texture, revealing lemon, apple and flint flavors, plus a hint of honey. Harmonious and enticing, this ends with citrus and stone elements. Shows fine expression and length.

The Style

Fresh, elegant and mineral-driven — a classic Premier Cru Chablis with beautiful tension, depth and a long, precise finish.

Gilgal Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot — Galilee, Israel 2023

Gilgal is one of Israel’s most expressive kosher wine producers — a label whose fruit comes from the cold-climate, high-altitude vineyards of the Golan Heights and Upper Galilee, one of the world’s most distinctive and underappreciated wine-growing regions. The extreme diurnal temperature shifts and volcanic basalt soils of this elevated terroir produce grapes of remarkable concentration, freshness, and complexity. The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot is a classic Bordeaux-inspired blend crafted to express the distinctive character of the Golan growing region and the people who created it — a wine whose style and personality are inseparable from the land. The result is a medium-to-full-bodied, flavorful, and complex kosher red that overdelivers at its price point.

The nose is fresh and inviting: raspberry, cherry, orange peel, and chocolate, with hints of flowers and French oak. On the palate, the wine is medium-to-full-bodied with ripe fruit, well-integrated tannins, and a smooth, flavorful finish balanced by the natural acidity of high-altitude fruit. It is approachable, versatile, and deeply satisfying — the kind of Israeli Bordeaux blend that works equally well on Shabbat or at any dinner table.

"Aromas of raspberry and cherry are balanced by notes of orange peel and chocolate with hints of flowers and French oak. This medium-to-full-bodied blend is flavorful and complex. More than anything, the wine’s distinctive style and personality express the Golan growing region and the people who created it." — Winemaker’s Notes, Gilgal

• Producer: Gilgal Winery, Golan Heights & Upper Galilee, Israel
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Galilee, Israel
• Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
• Certification: Kosher
• Aging: French oak — chocolate, cherry & floral complexity
• Closure: Cork
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Raspberry, cherry, orange peel, chocolate, floral hints, French oak, smooth finish
• Best Paired With: Roasted lamb, grilled beef, brisket, herb-crusted chicken, aged hard cheeses

Israel’s benchmark kosher Bordeaux blend at an honest price — Gilgal is the standard for what high-altitude, cold-climate Golan Heights Cabernet-Merlot can deliver.

Winemaker Description

Ruby red. Aromas of cherries, plums, raspberries, and black pepper. Refined, light tannins and bright acidity make this a lifting, fruity wine.

Pair with salumi, tomato and meat-based sauces and pizza Margherita.

Memo Summary Notes

Vibrant, volcanic red wine that serves as a historic benchmark for the Campania region. Produced by the legendary Mastroberardino family—who famously saved many of southern Italy's indigenous grapes from extinction—this wine is made from 100% Piedirosso grapes grown in the mineral-rich ash of Mount Vesuvius.

Our Professional Review

Rand Sieger, 67 Wine Buyer: Always one of the first rosés to hit the market, this traditional Southern Rhône blend comes from 25–50 year old vines grown along the Gassac River. It boasts a pleasant, intense nose with hints of strawberries — full and round on the palate with bright red fruit flavors.

Few winemakers have come to define their region like Mas de Daumas Gassac has with the Languedoc. Aimé and Véronique Guibert purchased the land in the early 1970s, guided by a Bordeaux-based soil scientist who recognized the limestone-rich terroir's great grape-growing potential — as densely mineral-laden as Burgundy's Côte d'Or.

What sets Mas de Daumas Gassac apart is their unflinching commitment to pushing boundaries — of the appellation's rules, of conventional farming techniques, and of "expected" grape varieties. Having traveled the world as part of a family leather business, the Guiberts planted an eclectic assortment of international grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Petite Arvine, Tempranillo, Nebbiolo, and more.

Tasting Notes

The 2025 Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Rosé is one of the most anticipated value rosés of the year — effortlessly chic and tasting far more expensive than its price tag suggests.

Pairings: Tabbouleh, grilled chicken, niçoise salad, or spicy appetizers like shrimp ceviche.

Product Details

• Vintage: 2025
• Varietal: Syrah (primary)
• Appellation: Vin de Pays de l'Hérault
• Region: Languedoc, France
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Closure: Screw Cap
• Producer: Mas de Daumas Gassac / Moulin de Gassac

Producer Description 

Our Merlot is medium-bodied with deep blackberry aromas and a soft, satisfying finish. Enjoy its smooth flavors with Grilled Pork Chops with Apples or Rosemary-Braised Lamb Shanks.