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Valdespino · Macharnudo Alto, Jerez · 375ml Half Bottle

Valdespino Ynocente Fino is a dry, single-vineyard Sherry made from Palomino Fino grown in Macharnudo Alto. This 375ml half bottle offers a concentrated expression of Jerez, with pronounced salinity, chalky intensity and an austere, mineral structure.

Producer & Vineyard

Valdespino’s flagship Fino comes from Macharnudo Alto, a vineyard distinguished by its pure white albariza soils. Fermentation takes place in 600-liter wooden casks without added yeasts, a traditional approach that sets the wine apart.

Tasting Notes

Iodine and salt mingle with ripe white fruit, nuts and exotic spices. Dry and firmly structured, the wine’s stony character and saline intensity make it a compelling companion to seafood.

Expert Review · 

Wine & Spirits, 95 Points | Inocente is Valdespino’s flagship, a wine from the Macharnudo Alto vineyard, where the soil is pure white albariza. It ferments in 600-liter wooden casks without added yeasts, a practice that has become increasingly rare in Jerez. The intensity of the wine’s salinity is remarkable—iodine and salt—coming together with ripe white fruit, scents of nuts and exotic spices. The structure is dry and austere, like drinking the juice of stones. This will last for a decade in the cellar, but it’s impossible to hold onto a bottle if there’s raw seafood nearby.

Historical Expert Review · Autumn 2016 Magnum Bottling

The following review concerns a special magnum release, not the current 375ml bottling.

Robert Parker, 94+ Points | As with many other wines from the José Estévez group, there is a special bottling of Valdespino's flagship NV Fino Inocente in magnum, but in this case they have kept the bottles for six months as the wine is from the saca otoño 2016, the autumn bottling from 2016. So the wine is offered with some extra bottle age. It has all that you expect from Inocente, a long aging wine fermented in bota from grapes grown exclusively in the Macharnudo Alto vineyard and bottled with an average age of ten years. All the textbook aromas and flavors are there, coupled with the elegance and mineral intensity the Macharnudo white chalky soils provide. Customers who purchase one of this scarce magnums probably know Inocente already. This will have a longer development in bottle.

Pairing & Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled with oysters, raw seafood, grilled shrimp, olives or salted almonds.

Details

• Producer: Valdespino
• Wine: Ynocente Fino
• Country: Spain
• Region: Andalucía
• Appellation: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
• Vineyard: Macharnudo Alto
• Grape: Palomino Fino
• Type: Fino Sherry
• Style: Dry
• Size: 375ml half bottle
• Soil: White albariza
• Fermentation: 600-liter wooden casks, without added yeasts

Jean-Louis Chave Selection · Côtes du Rhône · 2024

Mon Coeur brings the Chave family's Rhône heritage to a Syrah-and-Grenache blend made to showcase the character of its appellation. The family has grown vines on Hermitage hill since 1481, with winemaking responsibilities passing from Gérard Chave to his son Jean-Louis.

Tasting Notes

The listing's tasting note describes a lively red with red and black berry fruit, spring flowers and peppery herbs. It is an inviting combination for the dinner table, pairing fruit with floral and savory accents.

Winemaker Description

The Chave family is based in a small village on the northern right bank of the Rhone. There have been Chaves growing vines on the famous Hermitage hill since 1481. Gerard Chave took over from his father in 1970 and rapidly achieved megastar status due to the extraordinary quality of his wines and has since passed on the winemaking responsibilities to his son Jean-Louis.

Their unmatched meticulousness continues through five centuries to render venerable expressions of the purest of Rhône terroir.

Jean-Louis makes these wines to showcase the potential of the appellations he works with. The Cotes du Rhone Mon Coeur is a blend of four distinct terroirs located in and around Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Though the blend varies year to year, it is roughly 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache. Vine age is between 20-60 years.

The blend proportions and vine ages above are the general producer description supplied in this listing, not a confirmed technical breakdown for the 2024 vintage.

Pairing Suggestions

Try with grilled lamb, roast chicken with herbs, mushroom dishes or a rustic beef stew.

Wine Details

• Producer: Jean-Louis Chave Selection
• Wine: Mon Coeur
• Appellation: Côtes du Rhône
• Region: Rhône, France
• Vintage: 2024
• Grapes: Syrah and Grenache
• Type: Red wine
• Size: 750ml

Ayala’s Brut Nature is a zero-dosage Champagne that highlights the House’s remarkable vinification expertise. After nearly four years of cellar aging, the wine reveals an elegant complexity.

The blend primarily features Chardonnay, with a touch of Pinot Noir and a small amount of Pinot Meunier, resulting in a balanced, pure expression. 

Expert Ratings

92 VINOUS:  Pale gold. Nervy lime, ginger and floral scents, with suggestions of iodine and tarragon. Tightly wound, mineral-driven citrus fruit flavors put on weight with air and take a turn to deeper nectarine and pear. Unfolds slowly on the finish, hanging on with excellent tenacity and resonating mineral and floral notes.

91 Wine Enthusiast: With zero dosage, this is a particularly dry Champagne. However, a few extra months before release has softened the taut nature of the Chardonnay and allowed the red grapes to come through. The result is a success, ripe and full, while having a fine structure. Drink now.

Expert Review - Vintage 2022

The Australian Wine Companion 91 Points | Yalumba continues to grace us with a range of wines made from viognier, from entry-level to aspirational, that convey a deep understanding of both the variety and site. Pale straw with green flashes and aromas of lemon, grapefruit and apricot along with hints of lemon sorbet, wildflowers, a liminal whiff of white pepper and stone. Flecks of dried herbs join in on the palate, which is stony and savoury, lingering nicely as it fades away. A great introduction to the variety. 

James Suckling 91 Points | A fresh, juicy and precise viognier with aroma of peaches, apricots and fresh flowers. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Vivid and playful, with a refreshing finish.

Producer Description 

With 175 years of unbroken independence, Yalumba continues to make wine at its founder's home estate under the direction of the same family today. Samuel's Collection honors Yalumba's founder Samuel Smith, his spirit of independence and conviction to invest in the land and make great wine.

Pure aromas reminiscent of fresh apricots, lifted ginger, saffron and fresh white flowers. The palate is long, rich, and luscious, with intense and expressive stone fruit flavors finishing with an alluring freshness. This wine will continue to grow and develop in the bottle, firstly showing enhanced apricots and spice, then honey flavors and toast complexity.

Enjoy with a Moroccan tagine and couscous, or baba ghanoush.

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The name Contrade (Latin for parcel of land) refers to vineyards bordered by olive trees, stone walls or other natural features that become identifiable by their name. The Falvo family, of Masseria Li Veli work with their partner growers for the Contrade project. The white wine is 100% Chardonnay grown in sandy and limestone soils an excellent place to best express its bouquet, fresh with crisp acidity and easy to drink.

Vietti · Roero Arneis · 2025

Vietti has a special place in the story of Arneis: the winery first bottled Roero Arneis on its own in 1967. From Piedmont’s Roero appellation, this 2025 white balances fresh fruit and floral character with the brisk acidity that makes it easy to bring to the table.

Winemaker Description

Pale straw yellow color with fresh floral, citrus and melon aromas with almond hints. An unoaked, dry, medium bodied white wine with crisp acidity, the Arneis is a well-balanced, elegant wine with good complexity and a lingering finish.

Great as an aperitif with light hors d’oeuvres, crudités, seafood, salads, light soups, simply prepared veal, pork, chicken and creamy cheese.

Vietti · Winemaker Description

Expert Review · 2025 Vintage

Just bottled, the 2025 Roero Arneis pours a pale straw/platinum hue and offers an early look at a beautifully balanced growing season. The nose is bright and focused, with flinty reduction and white pepper lifting from the glass alongside white peach, melon, lemon-lime rind, and chive. Medium-bodied, it shows excellent tension and energy, with brisk acidity and a vibrant, electric feel across the palate that keeps it refreshing and precise. It should be ready to drink on release. 70,000 bottles were produced. Drink 2026-2032.

Jeb Dunnuck · 90 points

About Vietti

Founded in Castiglione Falletto in the late 1800s, Vietti has carried generations of Piedmont winemaking forward. The family’s work with Roero Arneis and its artist-label tradition are part of the estate’s history; the Krause family purchased the winery in 2016.

At a Glance

• Producer: Vietti
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Roero, Piedmont, Italy
• Grape: Arneis
• Style: Dry white wine
• Size: 750ml

An emblematic white Burgundy from the historic Amiot family estate, this Chassagne-Montrachet is produced from Chardonnay grown across approximately twelve parcels situated along the lower slopes of the appellation. Exposures ranging from northeast to southwest help create a beautifully balanced wine with aromatic complexity, freshness and mineral definition.

The 2023 vintage opens with expressive aromas of ripe peach, yellow apple, pear, acacia blossom and tangerine, complemented by touches of vanilla and honey. The palate is creamy and generously textured, revealing flavors of orchard fruit, caramelized pineapple and almond, supported by lively acidity and a distinctive stony mineral character.

Rich yet precise, this old-vine Chardonnay combines the depth and generosity associated with Chassagne-Montrachet with an elegant freshness that carries through the long, finely balanced finish.

“Made from some of Guy Amiot’s older vines, this delightful wine has aromas of peach, acacia honey, and tangerine blossom. Well-structured with balanced acidity, it has flavors of caramelized pineapple, tropical fruit salad, and a touch of crushed quartz in the finish.” —Robb Report, March 2025

Serving and Pairing

Serve lightly chilled with lobster, scallops, roasted poultry, grilled fish, creamy pasta dishes, mushroom risotto, or soft and semi-firm cheeses. Delicious now, with the structure and balance to develop additional complexity with careful cellaring.

Wine Details

Producer: Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils
Vintage: 2023
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Country: France
Region: Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet
Wine Type: Dry White Wine
Bottle Size: 750ml

Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2023

Expert Review

Critical Acclaim – Vintage Reference (2021)

• Wine Enthusiast – 91 Points | “A layer of chalk and cocoa coats the blueberry, cassis and violet flavors. Silky and complex, with great purity and a long loam-tinged finish.”

Critical Acclaim – Previous Vintage Reference (2020)

• James Suckling – 93 Points | “Perfumed aromas of dried roses, red berry fruit and licorice. Darker mocha notes too. Medium-bodied yet deep, with dark minerals and spices accompanying fresh berry fruit. Fine and tight tannins. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification.”

Tasting Notes

Juicy and vibrant with aromas of fresh cherry, pomegranate, plum, and lightly roasted herbs, alongside dried roses and violet. The palate is mineral-fresh and cool, with lively acidity, a remarkable inner tension, and fine, earthy tannins. Transparent, clear, and intensely drinkable — a Blaufränkisch of real precision and character.

About the Wine

Nittnaus is one of Burgenland’s most respected biodynamic producers, farming with Respekt certification — Austria’s most rigorous biodynamic standard. The Kalk und Schiefer (“Limestone and Slate”) Blaufränkisch is sourced from vineyards in and around Jois am Leithagebirge, where the distinctive limestone and slate soils impart a cool minerality and inner tension to the wine. After manual harvesting and sorting, the grapes are fermented spontaneously in wooden vats and aged in used Tonneaux after slow basket pressing.

Food Pairing

Excellent with roasted duck, venison, lamb chops, mushroom risotto, and aged hard cheeses. Serve slightly cool at 16–17°C.

Product Details

• Appellation: Burgenland, Austria
• Varietal: Blaufränkisch 100%
• Farming: Biodynamic – Respekt Certified
• Soils: Limestone & Slate (Kalk und Schiefer)
• Aging: Used Tonneaux
• Vintage: 2021
• Format: 750ml
• Producer: Nittnaus

Tasting Notes

Dalton Fumé Blanc is supple and fruity, with bright notes of citrus and pineapple subtly balanced by a rich, smoky character from barrel aging. Fermented with wild yeast in oak casks and aged for a further four months in barrel, this is a Sauvignon Blanc of real texture and complexity — a step above the typical unoaked style.

About the Wine

Inspired by the classic Fumé Blanc style pioneered in the Loire Valley and California, Dalton's oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc from the Upper Galilee brings a Mediterranean twist to this beloved varietal. Wild yeast fermentation adds depth and character, while four months in barrel lend a subtle smokiness and creamy texture that sets it apart.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with grilled fish, roasted chicken, goat cheese, and mushroom dishes. Also excellent with Shabbat and holiday spreads.

Product Details

• Appellation: Upper Galilee, Israel
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc (Fumé Blanc style)
• Aging: Wild yeast fermented in oak; 4 months barrel aged
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml
• Certification: Kosher, Kosher for Passover
• Producer: Dalton Winery

Winemaker Description

This has incredible power and drive with blackberry, black olive and graphite. It’s full-bodied, yet dynamic and agile, with so much polished and muscular tannin. Yet, it remains in harmony and balance. So much character. The head of the chateau calls it diabolical beauty. 25% less production than the 2019. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot.

Expert Reviews

James Suckling 99- 100 Points | A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Haut-Bailly was harvested from the 9th to 25th of September. It has an alcohol of 14.3%. Deep purple-black in color, it prances out of the glass with naturally beautiful notions of fresh black cherries, violets, mulberries and boysenberries, giving way to hints of redcurrant jelly, star anise, tilled soil and menthol. The medium to full-bodied palate is delicately crafted with velvety/grainy tannins and fantastic freshness framing the perfumed red and black berry layers, finishing on a lingering fragrant-earth note. (2020). 

Robert Parker 96-98 Points | A legendary Haut-Bailly in the making, the 2020 sports a dense purple color to go with powerful notes of blackcurrants, black cherries, scorched earth, and graphite. Reminding me of the 2010, it takes plenty of air to show at its best yet is full-bodied, has a seamless texture, massive of ultra-fine tannins, and a blockbuster of a finish. It’s one of the most structured, powerful Haut-Bailly I’ve ever tasted, yet it still has the classic elegance, nuance, and length of this terrific terroir. It will need 5-7 years (or more) of bottle age but will have 50 years of overall longevity. The 2020 is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 3% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. (2020). 

Jeb Dunnuck 96-98 Points | Deep, rich and explosive, the 2020 Haut-Bailly is magnificent from the very first taste. Dark fruit, chocolate, licorice and spice give the 2020 a level of unctuousness that is absolutely thrilling. Readers should be patient, as the 2020 is going to need time to come around. Yields are down 25% from 2019, and that richness comes through loud and clear. (2020). 

Vinous 95-97 Points | (Château Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France, Red) Rich in texture and colour, this has clear layers and complexity, a wine that you want to take your time with, slow down and enjoy. One that will take its time to age also. This has a precision and a clarity to the aromatics, and a gentle buzz of minerality that gives a physical reaction in the mouth. Less exuberant than the 2018 or 2019, making this a vintage that suits the style of Haut-Bailly. A slight austerity to the tannins on the finish gives a blueberry redcurrant edge. 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend (now around eight years old), usually co-fermented with the Cabernet Sauvignon (sometimes with Cabernet Franc). IPT similar to 2016, 2010, 2005, but with a softness that comes from extremely ripe tannins. Strong potential for upscoring when it bottle. (Drink between 2030-2050). (2020),

Silvio Grasso · Barolo DOCG · Piedmont 2022 · 375ml Half Bottle

The Grasso family has made wine in Piedmont since 1927. Federico Grasso began bottling the estate's wines in 1980, building Silvio Grasso's reputation in Barolo; today his son Alessio, daughter-in-law Marilena, and grandsons Paolo and Silvio run the family estate. Its 11 hectares of vineyards sit in the heart of La Morra.

The estate's modern approach centers on preserving Nebbiolo's purity and elegance. Silvio Grasso favors large barrels over barriques and uses less than 30% new oak even for single-vineyard wines, aiming for finesse over overt wood character. This 375ml half bottle is a measured pour for a smaller dinner or a thoughtful introduction to Barolo.

The 2022 vintage shows subtle cherry, pomegranate, and dried-herb notes, with a savory edge and chalky, integrated tannins. James Suckling describes it as balanced, harmonious, and accessible.

James Suckling · 91 Points · 2022

James Suckling: “Subtle cherries with pomegranate and dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied with a savory touch, complemented by chalky, angular, integrated tannins that add lift. Balanced, harmonious and accessible. Drink or hold.”

Food Pairings

Braised beef, osso buco, roasted lamb, truffle risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and other Piedmontese classics.

At a Glance

• Producer: Silvio Grasso
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Varietal: Nebbiolo
• Size: 375ml, half bottle
• Rating: 91 points, James Suckling

A focused half-bottle expression of Barolo, with Nebbiolo's savory character and a polished, approachable frame.

Expert Review - Vintage 2022 

Luis Gutierez of The Wine Advocate writes 92 Points | The white 2022 Terroir Històric Blanc is the regional wine that blends grapes from nine different villages, 75% Garnacha Blanca and 25% Macabeo from different soils, slate, clay, granite and alluvial. The bunches fermented for three to five days in stainless steel, and the wine matured in stainless steel for six months. It has 13% alcohol and mellow acidity, 4.5 grams. It has a spectacular nose that is very expressive, aromatic, clean and open with pungent notes of pollen and beeswax. It's juicy, round and clean with persistent and pungent flavors, not very high in acidity, eminently Mediterranean. Really impressive.

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Pale straw with green hues. A lifted nose showing refreshing herbal notes, snow pea, melon, and fresh guava. Light-bodied and refreshing with typical Marlborough flavors of passion fruit, gooseberry, and grapefruit. A pleasing herbaceous thread leads to a long, lingering finish. Enjoy with seafood, chicken served over grilled vegetables/salad or simply on its own.

Decoy by Duckhorn Pinot Noir California 2023 — California

Duckhorn Wine Company is one of Napa Valley’s most iconic producers, and Decoy is their approachable everyday label — crafted with the same attention to detail as their flagship wines but priced for the table. This California Pinot Noir draws from the state’s finest cool-climate growing regions, where the combination of coastal fog, moderate temperatures, and well-drained soils coaxes out the delicate aromatics and silky texture that define great Pinot Noir.

The 2023 is lush and alluring from the first pour. Aromas of black cherry, wild strawberry, red currant, black tea, and sage lead to rustic hints of earthy forest floor. On the palate, generous ripe berry flavors are framed by bright, balanced acidity and refined tannins that carry the wine to a long, silky finish.

“Lush and alluring — black cherry, wild strawberry, and sage with a long, silky finish.” — Winemaker’s Notes

• Producer: Duckhorn Wine Company (Decoy Label), California
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: California
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Format: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Black cherry, wild strawberry, red currant, black tea, sage, earthy forest floor, silky finish
• Best Paired With: Salmon, duck breast, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, roasted chicken, soft cheeses

Duckhorn craftsmanship at an everyday price — California Pinot Noir done right.

Domaine Faiveley · Bourgogne Pinot Noir · 2023

Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | 750ml

Pre-Arrival · Introductory Offer · 

Producer & Terroir

Founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley brings generations of Burgundian experience to this approachable regional Pinot Noir. Seventh-generation Erwan Faiveley works alongside Technical Director Jérôme Flous, emphasizing fruit purity, balance and elegance across the estate's range.

Produced under the Bourgogne appellation, this bottling draws primarily from vineyard parcels in the Côte de Nuits, according to the supplied listing. Carefully tended vines and traditional Burgundian vineyard practices preserve Pinot Noir's natural character, offering an inviting introduction to the domaine.

Winemaker Description

Winemaker's Notes, as supplied in the listing: An elegant introduction to the remarkable wines of Domaine Faiveley, the Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 captures the charm, freshness and finesse of classic red Burgundy. Beautiful ruby-red in color, it opens with inviting aromas of fresh cherries, raspberries and ripe red berries.

On the palate, generous red-fruit flavors meet fine, rounded tannins and refreshing acidity. Supple yet well-structured, this Pinot Noir offers appealing depth, a silky texture and a beautifully balanced finish. Its combination of ripe fruit and Burgundian elegance makes it equally enjoyable on its own or alongside food.

Pairing & Serving

Bring this versatile red Burgundy to the table with roast chicken, duck breast, grilled salmon or herb-roasted pork. Mushroom risotto, charcuterie and soft cheeses also complement its bright fruit, rounded tannins and fresh acidity.

Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Faiveley
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Bourgogne AOC
• Classification: Regional
• Winemaking team: Erwan Faiveley and Technical Director Jérôme Flous
• Style: Dry red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Availability: Pre-arrival introductory offer; ETA October 21, 2026

Bright red fruit, supple texture and an easy place at the dinner table: an approachable expression of Faiveley's Burgundian style.

Allegrini · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG · Veneto · Italy · 2021

Allegrini is one of the Valpolicella Classico’s most celebrated families — a benchmark producer whose Amarone has become emblematic of Italian oenology, standing alongside Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino as one of the country’s great red wines. The 2021 is a true classic of the appellation: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Oseleta grapes air-dried until at least December, checked daily for perfect health, then vinified with the patience and precision that only a family with generations of expertise can bring. Lengthy refining and aging yields a wine of imposing structure, depth, and the kind of complexity that rewards both the cellar and the table. Rated 94 by James Suckling and 93 by Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator.

The 2021 is still very youthful but with enormous potential. The nose is intense and classic — bay leaves, fresh black pepper, prunes, blood orange, tamarind, licorice, and plums simmering with herbs. On the palate, creamy and full-bodied with roasted peppercorn, crushed black cherry, espresso, thyme, and cocoa, framed by firm, velvety, fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity. Long, fresh, and elegant on the finish with graphite and spice. Drink now through 2040.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021

“Still very youthful, but with so much potential. Intense and zippy on the attack, there’s some wonderfully bright fruit fighting to break through the woody veil, with an orange peel halo. Beautifully balanced — but don’t open this yet!”
— Decanter · 93 Points

“This is what happens when earth meets elegance. Forest walks lead to a kitchen where plums simmer with herbs for wild game while cocoa adds its luxury touch. The palate keeps that old-school Amarone soul but adds modern polish, dusty tannins framing everything just right.”
— Wine Enthusiast · 93 Points · Cellar Selection

“Sleek and well-structured, offering flavors of crushed black cherry and black plum, black licorice, espresso, and thyme, all enmeshed with sculpted, fine-grained tannins. Long and fresh, with delicate notes of spices and graphite playing on the finish.”
— Wine Spectator · 93 Points

• Producer: Allegrini, Fumane, Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy
• Vintage: 2021
• Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
• Blend: 45% Corvina, 45% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta
• Method: Appassimento — grapes air-dried until at least December; checked daily
• Style: Dry red — full-bodied, imposing structure, velvety tannins
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Bay leaf, black pepper, prune, blood orange, tamarind, licorice, espresso, cocoa, graphite, velvety tannins
• Cellar: Drink now through 2040
• Pairings: Braised short rib, wild boar ragù, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, venison, osso buco, dark chocolate

JS:94 · D:93 · WE:93 · WS:93 · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG — Allegrini’s benchmark appassimento red. Imposing, complex, and built for the ages.

McCall Wines 2016 Pinot Noir Hillside North Fork 750ml

Experience McCall Wines 2016 Pinot Noir Hillside from the North Fork of Long Island, New York. Sustainable farming practices ensure quality and environmental stewardship. Nice weather, cool temperatures, and a long season were the perfect mix for making excellent Pinot Noir. Silky medium body, concentrated flavor, with hints of strawberry, cherry, hibiscus, clove and vanilla. 

Sustainable farming. Nice weather, cool temperatures, and a long season were the perfect mix for making excellent Pinot Noir. Silky medium body, concentrated flavor, with hints of strawberry, cherry, hibiscus, clove and vanilla. A great wine to pair with roasted mushroom risotto and gruyere cheese.

McCall Wines - North Fork Producer

McCall Wines is a respected producer from the North Fork of Long Island. The winery is committed to quality and sustainable practices.

North Fork of Long Island - New York

From the North Fork of Long Island, New York, a premier wine region. The North Fork is known for producing exceptional cool-climate wines.

Hillside Vineyard

From the Hillside vineyard, which provides excellent terroir for Pinot Noir. Hillside vineyards offer superior drainage and sun exposure.

2016 Vintage

The 2016 vintage showcases the quality of this exceptional year. Nice weather, cool temperatures, and a long season were the perfect mix for making excellent Pinot Noir.

Sustainable Farming

Sustainable farming practices ensure quality and environmental stewardship. The commitment to sustainability is evident in every bottle.

100% Pinot Noir

Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. This noble variety thrives in the North Fork's cool climate.

Nice Weather, Cool Temperatures & Long Season

Nice weather, cool temperatures, and a long season were the perfect mix for making excellent Pinot Noir. The 2016 growing season was ideal.

Perfect Mix for Excellent Pinot Noir

The perfect mix for making excellent Pinot Noir that showcases the variety's elegance. The conditions allowed for optimal ripening.

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Ruby red
Aroma: Hints of strawberry, cherry, hibiscus, clove and vanilla
Palate: Silky medium body. Concentrated flavor. Strawberry, cherry, hibiscus, clove and vanilla
Finish: Smooth and satisfying

Silky Medium Body

Silky medium body provides elegance and substance. The texture is smooth and refined.

Concentrated Flavor

Concentrated flavor delivers depth and intensity. The wine has excellent fruit concentration.

Hints of Strawberry & Cherry

With hints of strawberry, cherry creating classic Pinot Noir fruit character. The red fruit expression is pure and appealing.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus adds floral complexity and elegance. This delicate floral note is distinctive and charming.

Clove & Vanilla

Clove and vanilla from oak aging add spice and richness. These secondary flavors complement the fruit beautifully.

Cool-Climate Pinot Noir

This is a beautiful example of cool-climate Pinot Noir. The North Fork's maritime climate is ideal for this variety.

Elegant & Refined

The wine is elegant and refined, showcasing Pinot Noir's delicate character. Every element is in harmony.

Versatile Food Pairing

Perfect with:

• Roasted mushroom risotto
• Gruyere cheese
• Duck
• Salmon
• Roasted chicken
• Pork tenderloin
• Earthy dishes

Great Wine to Pair with Roasted Mushroom Risotto

A great wine to pair with roasted mushroom risotto and gruyere cheese. The earthy flavors complement the wine's character perfectly.

Perfect with Gruyere Cheese

And gruyere cheese, creating a delightful pairing. The wine's acidity cuts through the richness of the cheese.

Ideal for Duck & Salmon

Also excellent with duck and salmon. The wine's medium body and silky texture complement these proteins beautifully.

Long Island Wine Excellence

This wine showcases the excellence of Long Island winemaking. The North Fork continues to produce world-class wines.

New York State Wine

A proud representative of New York State wine. New York is producing increasingly impressive Pinot Noir.

Maritime Climate Influence

The maritime climate of the North Fork provides ideal conditions for Pinot Noir. The moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean creates perfect growing conditions.

Commitment to Quality

McCall Wines' commitment to quality is evident in every bottle. The attention to detail in vineyard and cellar ensures exceptional wine.

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The Wine Enthusiast 95 Points | Vasse Felix's self-titled middle range often represents the best value for money, in this reviewer's opinion. This is both an excellent example of the range's quality as well as of Margaret River's distinctive Cab style. Layered aromas of tangy redcurrant, raspberry and cranberry are woven with pencil lead, new pavement and tobacco leaf. There's a wonderful lift of crunchy currant fruit on the palate, which counterbalances the big smudgy, savory tannins.

Expert Review - Vintage 2023 

Jasper Morris 93 Points | An attractive mid crimson colour. A fine fresh bouquet, elegant fruit, not too demonstrative, but with a graceful detailed red fruit, alpine strawberry and little raspberry notes. Very nicely put together, all about the fruit more than the structure. Drink from 2030-2037.

Winemaker Description 

Supreme elegance! Beautiful color, with intense and bright reflections. The diversity of the aromas is striking: wild cherry, nutmeg, camphor wood, fine leather... Later on, the wine takes on a subtle aroma of truffle, producing the most varied palette. With its perfect balance between tannin and acidity, the wine has a fleshy, sturdy body. Powerful and long aftertaste. A wealth of harmonious sensations characterizes this great Burgundy.

Tasting Notes

Bright and pale golden, L'Indiscrète opens with a fresh, citrus-driven palate layered with mineral notes of flint from the caillote soils. Richly textured yet underpinned by crisp acidity, the wine delivers textbook Sancerre minerality with an elegant, pure, and refreshing finish that lingers beautifully.

About the Wine

Produced by Anthony Girard of the La Clef du Récit estate, this cuvée is crafted from 45-year-old vines grown on classic Sancerre limestone (caillottes) and flint soils. It is rare to find a non-Mevushal Sancerre from a small, high-quality producer of this caliber — because it is not flash-pasteurized, the wine retains its delicate floral aromatics and sharp mineral edge, making it a benchmark for connoisseurs seeking the most authentic Kosher Sancerre experience.

Food Pairing

A natural match for grilled fish, goat cheese, and light poultry. Equally stunning on its own as an aperitif.

Product Details

• Appellation: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vine Age: 45 years
• Vintage: 2023
• Format: 750ml
• Certification: Kosher (Non-Mevushal)
• Producer: Anthony Girard – La Clef du Récit

Jermann · Friuli Venezia Giulia · 2025

It was the 18th century when Stefanus migrated from the Austrian Burgenland to the village of Bilijana, in what is today Slovenia. In 1881, Anton Jermann, Silvio's great-grandfather, moved from Bilijana to Villanova, planting the roots of a family whose name would come to define Friuli winemaking.

Quality year upon year, innovation, deep pride in his heritage, and respect for the patriarch who left home to settle in Friuli have driven Silvio Jermann to leave a lasting mark on the world of wine. In 2016, Gambero Rosso crowned him the world's best representative winemaker of Italian white wines, the result of decades of research for excellence, absolute respect for the land, and a restless, visionary approach to blending that didn't exist before him.

"I want to create a wine as I imagine it."
— Silvio Jermann

Winemaker Description — Vintage 2025

Pinot Grigio Jermann captivates with its bright acidity, flavors of citrus, white peach, and a hint of almonds. This wine reflects Jermann's commitment to crafting expressive and complex Pinot Grigio from their vineyards in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
— Jermann, Winemaker Notes

Expert Review — Prior Vintage 2023

Allison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 90 Points — This bright white is light- to medium-bodied, with a creamy density to the well-meshed flavors of apricot and mango fruit, blood orange peel, salted almond, anise and white blossoms. Lip-smacking and vivacious through the mineral-laced finish. Drink now through 2030.

Pairings & Serving

This Pinot Grigio's bright acidity and citrus-driven profile make it a natural with seafood, light pastas, and soft cheeses. Serve well chilled, around 45–50°F, to highlight its freshness.

Specs

• Producer: Jermann
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
• Varietal: Pinot Grigio
• Closure: Screw cap
• Size: 750ml

Experience Pinto Holot: A Unique Red Blend

Winemaker Description

Incredible body and richness, yet already balanced, tannins already very round. Great acidity and spice allow for a never-ending finish. Powerful and complex aromas of ripe black fruit, dried herbs and spices, coffee and dark chocolate.

A blend of Bordeaux varieties, but featuring the desert’s strong varieties – mostly Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. After diluting fruit on the vines, we received grapes of remarkable concentration and quality. The result is a ‘big’ wine, which will age beautifully for years to come, and develop complexity and character. The wine was aged for over 12 months in oak barrels. Gives us a glimpse on the potential for great reds from the desert. HOLOT is a series of blends from varieties identified as best performers in the desert terroir. It is a result of meticulous care, from the vineyard – through the winemaking process. Holot Red is a blend of Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, all growing here in the desert.

Memo Summary Notes

The 2023 Pinto Winery "Holot" Red Blend is a premium, kosher wine produced in Israel's Negev Desert. This specific vintage is part of the winery's flagship series, which focuses on varieties that thrive in extreme desert terroir.

• Food Pairings: Best paired with robust dishes like grilled lamb, ribeye steak, hearty stews, or aged cheeses.

What Makes Pinto Holot Special?

Pinto Holot Red Blend is a remarkable wine that stands out due to its unique blend and exceptional quality. Sourced from the Negrev Desert, this kosher wine is crafted with care, ensuring a vibrant taste profile. The wine embodies both tradition and innovation, making it a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. The carefully selected grapes provide a rich flavor that lingers with each sip, making it a delightful addition to any meal or gathering.

Tasting Notes and Food Pairings

This exquisite red blend is characterized by its bold flavors and a smooth finish. It boasts hints of dark berries, cherries, and subtle spices, creating a well-rounded palate that is hard to resist. Because of its complexity, Pinto Holot pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to rich pasta sauces, enhancing the dining experience. So, whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet night in, this wine is an excellent companion.

Why Choose Kosher Wine?

Kosher wines like Pinto Holot are produced under strict guidelines that ensure quality and integrity. These wines are not only suitable for those following kosher dietary laws but also offer a guarantee of excellence. The meticulous production methods contribute to a wine that is both flavorful and respectable. Therefore, choosing Pinto Holot means choosing a wine that is made with care, respect for tradition, and a passion for quality.