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Washington State's Hidden Gem — Powers Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

Powers Winery has been quietly crafting some of Washington State's most compelling value-driven Cabernets from the Columbia Valley appellation — a vast, sun-drenched plateau east of the Cascades that produces Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable depth and structure. The 2018 Columbia Valley Cabernet is a textbook expression of the appellation: savory, complex, and built with the kind of balanced tannins and mineral backbone that make Washington Cab such a compelling alternative to Napa at a fraction of the price.

Winemaker Notes

Powers Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2018 750ml

Savory notes of fennel and sage are backed by deep aromas of mountain blackberry, black raspberry, and cassis. Woven into this complex profile are notes of wet limestone and gravel. On the palate: black raspberry and black currant, balanced by sage and anise notes. The dark fruit finish is complemented by balanced tannins, minerals, and a touch of cedar.

Vineyard & Provenance

• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Appellation: Columbia Valley, Washington State
• Producer: Powers Winery
• Vintage: 2018
• Size: 750ml

Food Pairings

Built for the table — exceptional with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, smoked brisket, aged cheddar, mushroom ragù, and hearty pasta with meat sauce.

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Bold and plush, the 2022 Métier Red Blend offers generous fruit aromas of blueberries and black cherries. Rich fruit flavors and lush structure combine on the palate with undeniable appeal. Fruit-forward and accessible, lively, and full of delicious fruit flavors, this pleasurable, charming wine should offer satisfaction to a wide audience.

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from One of Oregon’s Founding Estates

Adelsheim Vineyard is one of Oregon’s original pioneering estates, founded in 1971 and instrumental in establishing the Willamette Valley as one of America’s great Pinot Noir regions. The 2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir — 100% Pinot Noir from a broad array of origins and clones, matured nine months in 19% new French oak — is a hallmark of Adelsheim’s classic, elegant house style: fresh, balanced, and beautifully textured, with the seamlessly integrated tannins and lively acidity that define great Willamette Valley Pinot.

Expert Reviews

• Wine Advocate — 91 pts: "Bursting with scents of bramble fruit preserves, cranberry sauce, holiday spice and earth. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and spicy with well-integrated oak, soft dusty tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, nuanced finish."
• Jeb Dunnuck — 90 pts: "Refreshing and zesty, with notes of fresh cherries, red flowers, and bright stemmy spices. Medium-bodied with balanced acidity and a light astringency, with a mouthwatering finish. Drink over the coming 6–7 years."

67Wine Staff Pick

Bart Hopkins, 67Wine.com: "A very pretty expression of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Plenty of aromatic complexity with layered fruit and a lovely earthy character. Raspberries, spiced plums and baking spices supported by elegant tannins that linger on the long finish. Drinking perfectly right now."

Winemaker Notes

With its broad array of origins and clones, this 100% Pinot Noir displays aromas of cocoa, pomegranate, and raspberry on the nose and palate, with a light touch of nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. True to Adelsheim’s house style, it is elegantly textured with seamlessly integrated, silky, polished tannins.

Vineyard & Provenance

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Appellation: Willamette Valley, Oregon
• Producer: Adelsheim Vineyard (est. 1971)
• Vintage: 2023
• Aging: 9 months, 19% new French oak
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml

Food Pairings

Highly versatile — exceptional with cedar-planked salmon, roasted duck with cherry reduction, herb-roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, and earthy lentil dishes.

Expert Review - Vintage 2023 

Jesica Vargas of the Wine Enthusiast writes 90 Points | The nose of this white wine leans toward tropical, offering aromas of sweet peach and citrus fruit. The palate has texture, lifting acidity and fine tannins. Balanced flavors of chamomile, lemon, green apple and white peach slide through the lingering finish.  

Antinori · Pian delle Vigne · Rosso di Montalcino 2024

Pian delle Vigne is Antinori’s estate in the hills surrounding Montalcino, Tuscany. The 2024 Rosso di Montalcino is a Tuscan red for the table, suited to pairing with hearty, savory dishes.

Expert Review · 2023 Vintage

Jeb Dunnuck · 90 Points · 2023
A youthful medium red hue, the 2023 Rosso Di Montalcino is expressive and ripe out of the gate, with notes of baked red cherries, leather, and balsamic herbs. Plush and inviting, the palate is ripe with pliant tannins and medium to full-bodied richness. It's delightful now and will drink well over the coming 5-6 years.

Food Pairings

Enjoy it with pasta with tomato sauce, roasted poultry, grilled meats, or aged cheeses.

At a Glance

• Producer: Antinori
• Estate: Pian delle Vigne
• Wine: Rosso di Montalcino
• Vintage: 2024
• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Bottle size: 750ml

A versatile Tuscan red for relaxed dinners and generous, savory food.

Bonterra Vineyards · Cabernet Sauvignon · 2023

Bonterra’s approach starts in the vineyard: this Cabernet Sauvignon is made with certified organic grapes. The 2023 bottling is a California red for a weeknight dinner as readily as a relaxed gathering with friends.

Tasting Notes

Blackcurrant and cherry lead, with tobacco, leather and graphite adding a savory edge. Full-flavored and expressive, it brings depth to the glass without needing a special occasion.

Winemaker Description

Elegant & refined. Powerful flavors of blackcurrant and cherries layered over rich tobacco, leather and graphite. A solid choice for everyday sipping or easy entertaining, this wine is perfect for fans of full-flavored, expressive reds.

At a Glance

• Producer: Bonterra Vineyards
• Vintage: 2023
• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Mendocino County, California, United States
• Grapes: Certified organic
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting notes: Blackcurrant, cherry, tobacco, leather and graphite

Open with grilled fare or pour a glass when a richly flavored red is called for.

Winemaker Description 

Experience the dark side of Ménage a Trois with Midnight, a luxurious dark red blend sure to satisfy your deepest desires. Voluptuous black cherry and berry flavors with hints of mocha and exotic spice play across your lips, urging you to turn out the lights and savor the pleasures of the dark.

Expert Review - Vintage 2019

Danielle Callegari of the WIne Enthusiast writes 88 Points | Hot chili peppers burst off the nose of this Nero d'Avola, lifted by wood smoke, macerated blackberries and bitter chocolate. Spiciness carries over to the palate, with notes of black pepper and tomato-pepper jam, but also more berries and some tobacco leaf. Tannins are firm but polished.  

Domaine Antoine Jobard · Meursault · 2024

Antoine Jobard crafts his Meursault from meticulously tended parcels in one of Burgundy's most prized white wine villages, adhering to a hands-off, terroir-first approach in both vineyard and cellar. The 2024 village Meursault is an excellent expression of the appellation's hallmark richness and minerality.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2024 (Barrel Sample)

Allen Meadows, Burghound, 89-92 Points — A very Meursault nose of white fleshed fruit, acacia blossom, hazelnut and a whiff of citrus character introduces rich and seductively textured medium weight flavors that flash a lovely minerality that adds a sense of lift to the bitter lemon-tined finale. This is also an excellent villages and worth considering.

Jasper Morris, 90-92 Points — Mid lemon and lime. The bouquet is not overtly weighty. The hillside vineyards and those below complement each other. There is certainly excellent energy beneath here a fine thread to freshen the weight of white orchard fruit. Impeccable village Meursault.

Specs

• Producer: Domaine Antoine Jobard
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Meursault, Burgundy, France
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Size: 750ml

Peter Michael · Chardonnay Belle Côte · Knights Valley · 2024

As the oldest of the four Peter Michael Winery estate Chardonnay blocks, Belle Côte exemplifies the consistent quality of Chardonnay these mountain vineyards produce. Thanks to the naturally cool climate of the site's high elevation, mitigation of exposure to the hot afternoon sun from its southeastern exposure, and a stand of trees on the western border, the vines are allowed to ripen slowly. The growing season for Belle Côte typically extends into October, two to three weeks longer than most Chardonnay vineyards in Napa and Sonoma Counties.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2024

Jeb Dunnuck, 97 Points — A shade deeper yellow with haze, the 2024 Chardonnay Belle-Côte comes from the oldest 1990 plantings that Helen Turley planted and is the last to finish, from an east-facing gradual slope. The nose of this wine packs in so much intensity and focused energy. Full-bodied, it has oily citrus tension, wet stones, and fabulously structured grip, with almost tannin-like structure adding to the body and acidity. Orange blossom and sherbet tones shine alongside tropical hues and savory almond nuances. It's layered and complex.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94–96 Points — I tasted the 2024 Chardonnay Belle Côte from tank just before it was due to be bottled. It comes from the oldest Chardonnay vines at Peter Michael's Knights Valley Ranch, planted in 1990. Its aromas blossom slowly, segueing from flint and hazelnut to vanilla, panna cotta, papaya and elderflower perfume. The full-bodied palate has a silky texture and pure, expressive flavors, and its new oak is already very well integrated. It's balanced by bright acidity and has a long, nuanced finish.

Vinous, 94 Points — The 2024 Chardonnay Belle Côte is a very pretty mid-weight offering from Peter Michael. It offers up scents of apricot, peach, orange blossom, white flowers and a kiss of French oak. Bright mineral undertones lend energy as they shape the mid-palate and finish. The Belle Côte is the most delicate and ethereal of the Peter Michael Chardonnays. Even so, I would give it a few years in bottle.

Wine Spectator, 94 Points — Elegant and succulent, showcasing ripe melon, nectarine and apricot flavors that are fleshy and juicy on a light, silky frame. Details of wildflower honey, lemon confit and spices including cardamom, nutmeg and white pepper add complexity, as do notes of lemon verbena, lime leaf and sweetgrass. Drink now through 2039.

Specs

• Producer: Peter Michael Winery
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Vineyard: Belle Côte (planted 1990)
• Size: 750ml

Frontera · Central Valley, Chile · NV

Frontera is one of Chile's best-known everyday wine brands, crafted by Concha y Toro — South America's largest and most celebrated wine producer. Sourced from Chile's sun-drenched Central Valley, Frontera Pinot Noir is designed for effortless enjoyment: light, fruit-driven, and approachable at any occasion. The 1.5L Magnum format makes it the perfect companion for gatherings, parties, or simply stocking the fridge with something reliable and delicious.

Light-bodied and smooth, this Pinot Noir opens with aromas of deep dark-red fruits — cherries, plums, and berries — with a soft, rich palate that finishes clean and easy. No fuss, no pretension — just a crowd-pleasing red that fits in anywhere, from a casual backyard cookout to a relaxed evening on the couch.

• Producer: Frontera by Concha y Toro
• Region: Central Valley, Chile
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
• Format: 1.5L Magnum
• Closure: Screw Cap
• Tasting Notes: Dark-red fruits, cherries, plums, soft tannins, clean finish
• Food Pairings: Pizza, grilled chicken, charcuterie, casual party fare

Chile's go-to everyday Pinot Noir in a generous Magnum format — drink now.

Los Vascos · Cabernet Sauvignon · Colchagua Valley 2023

Los Vascos brings the winemaking heritage of Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite to Chile’s Colchagua Valley. The estate traces that connection to 1988, when the group invested in vineyards here, bringing a Bordeaux perspective to this Chilean landscape.

This 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is a Colchagua red to bring to the table, from grilled steak to a hearty weeknight meal. The estate describes a fruit-driven approach to its Cabernet; vintage-specific tasting notes for this 2023 bottle have not been verified, so we’ve left out the older notes rather than borrowing their flavors.

Wine details

• Producer: Los Vascos
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile
• Style: Red wine
• Size: 750ml

A Chilean Cabernet with a Bordeaux-family connection, ready for the dinner table.

Effortlessly Smooth — Lindeman's Bin 40 Merlot

Lindeman's has been crafting approachable, crowd-pleasing Australian wines since 1843, and the Bin 40 Merlot is one of their most reliable everyday expressions. Soft, elegant, and immediately drinkable, this is the kind of bottle you reach for on a weeknight without a second thought — generous fruit, smooth tannins, and a rounded finish that makes it endlessly versatile at the table. Exceptional value from one of Australia's most trusted producers.

Winemaker Notes

Lindeman's Smooth Merlot Bin 40 2022 750ml

A soft, elegant, and approachable medium-bodied wine with complete, rounded characters. Ripe plum and red berry fruit lead the way, with a touch of chocolate and soft, velvety tannins on the finish. Fermented to preserve fresh fruit aromas and smooth drinkability.

Vineyard & Provenance

• Grape: Merlot
• Appellation: South Eastern Australia
• Producer: Lindeman's
• Vintage: 2022
• Size: 750ml

Food Pairings

Wonderfully versatile — excellent with roast chicken, pasta with tomato sauce, grilled salmon, soft cheeses, burgers, and casual weeknight dinners.

Di Majo Norante Sangiovese — Molise, Italy 2021

Di Majo Norante is one of southern Italy's most important estates — a winery built on the often-overlooked terroir of Molise, where the Adriatic coast and rolling hillside vineyards produce wines of remarkable value and authenticity. The 2021 Sangiovese is crafted from estate-grown fruit fermented to preserve the grape's natural character: bright red berry fruit, violet florals, and a dry, food-friendly structure that has made this bottling a perennial overachiever at its price point. The result is a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-drink red with just enough complexity to reward attention.

The nose is expressive and inviting: violets, ripe plums, cherries, blueberries, and red berries, with subtle undertones of leather, anise, and sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is dry and medium-bodied with smooth, chalky tannins, bright acidity, and a clean, spiced finish. It is approachable, versatile, and deeply satisfying — the kind of Italian red that disappears fast at the dinner table.

"A rich sangiovese with ripe plums, cherries, blueberries and vanilla on the nose. Chalky and powdery on the palate with a full body and sweetly-spiced finish." — James Suckling, 89 Points

• Producer: Di Majo Norante, Campomarino, Molise, Italy
• Vintage: 2021
• Appellation: Molise DOC
• Varietal: Sangiovese
• Aging: Estate-crafted for bright fruit, smooth tannins & food-friendly structure
• Closure: Cork
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Violets, ripe plums, cherries, blueberries, red berries, leather, anise, sweet spice, clean finish
• Best Paired With: Pasta bolognese, wood-fired pizza, grilled lamb, aged pecorino, charcuterie boards

Southern Italy's most reliable overachiever — Di Majo Norante Sangiovese is the benchmark for what honest, estate-grown Molise red can deliver at an honest price.

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Rosé

Woodbridge is Robert Mondavi’s everyday California label — built on the same commitment to quality and approachability that defined the Mondavi name. The Rosé is a light, refreshing California blush crafted primarily from Syrah and Tempranillo, cold-fermented to preserve its fresh, vibrant aromatics. Delicate floral aromas lead the way, with crisp, refreshing flavors of strawberry and watermelon, balanced by lively acidity and a clean, dry finish. Serve well chilled. Screw cap for easy opening anytime.

Food Pairings

Light salads, pasta, seafood, soft cheeses, and charcuterie. A versatile everyday rosé for any occasion.

Blend: Primarily Syrah & Tempranillo
Appellation: California
Producer: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
Format: 750ml | Screw cap

Menage a Trois Light Low Alcohol Red Blend 2022 750ml

Discover Menage a Trois Light Low Alcohol Red Blend 2022, a lush California red wine crafted for those seeking a lighter wine experience without sacrificing flavor. From the popular Menage a Trois brand known for its approachable, fruit-forward wines, this Light Red Blend delivers all the great flavors of your favorite red blend, but with only 90 calories and 8% alcohol. Perfect for health-conscious wine lovers and those who prefer a lighter style, this wine offers the quality and taste Menage a Trois is famous for in a more mindful format.

Low Alcohol & Low Calorie Benefits

Menage a Trois Light Red Blend features reduced alcohol content and only 90 calories per serving, making it an excellent choice for:

• Health-conscious consumers moderating alcohol intake
• Only 90 calories per serving - perfect for those watching their diet
• 8% alcohol - significantly lower than traditional red wines
• Daytime drinking and afternoon gatherings
• Extended social occasions without heaviness
• Maintaining clarity and energy while enjoying wine
• Active lifestyles and wellness-focused consumers
• Guilt-free indulgence

Light & Lush Style

The "Light" designation reflects this wine's lush character with reduced alcohol and calories. Crafted to deliver all the great flavors of your favorite red blend in a lighter package, this wine offers vibrant fruit flavors and smooth texture without the weight of higher alcohol wines. The result is a refreshing, easy-drinking red that's perfect for any occasion.

Tasting Profile

Aroma: Fresh berry and spice aromas. Red raspberry, bright cherry, and subtle spice notes
Palate: Lush and fruit-forward. Juicy red raspberry and bright cherry flavors. Smooth texture with vibrant fruit character. Light to medium-bodied
Finish: Smooth, satisfying finish on the palate. Clean and refreshing

Serve Lightly Chilled

For a deliciously refreshing experience, serve this red blend lightly chilled. This unique serving suggestion enhances the wine's fresh berry character and makes it perfect for warm weather enjoyment. The slight chill brings out the bright, juicy fruit flavors and creates a refreshing drinking experience.

Menage a Trois Quality

Menage a Trois is renowned for producing approachable, fruit-forward California wines that appeal to a wide range of wine drinkers. The Light Red Blend continues this tradition, offering the brand's signature quality and flavor in a lighter, lower-alcohol, lower-calorie format. Every bottle reflects Menage a Trois's commitment to creating wines that are both delicious and accessible.

Only 90 Calories

With only 90 calories per serving and 8% alcohol, Menage a Trois Light Red Blend is an excellent choice for those watching their caloric intake while still enjoying quality wine. This wine allows you to indulge in the pleasure of wine without the guilt, fitting seamlessly into a balanced, health-conscious lifestyle.

2022 Vintage Freshness

The 2022 vintage showcases fresh, vibrant fruit character that makes this red blend perfect for immediate enjoyment. This vintage captures bright berry flavors and smooth texture, offering a refreshing taste experience that's ideal for any occasion.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The lush, fruit-forward character of this red blend pairs beautifully with:

• Grilled chicken and light poultry dishes
• Pizza and pasta with tomato sauce
• Burgers and casual fare
• Charcuterie and cheese boards
• Barbecue and grilled meats
• Mediterranean cuisine
• Light red meat dishes
• Casual dining and entertaining

Perfect for Any Occasion

Menage a Trois Light Red Blend is ideal for:

• Daytime entertaining and afternoon gatherings
• Warm weather sipping and outdoor events
• Poolside relaxation and picnics
• Casual weeknight dinners
• Extended social gatherings
• Health-conscious celebrations
• Anytime you want great taste with less alcohol and fewer calories
• Active lifestyle and wellness-focused events

Serving Suggestions

Serve lightly chilled at 55-60°F (13-15°C) for a deliciously refreshing experience. The slight chill enhances the fresh berry and bright cherry flavors, making this an excellent choice for warm weather or anytime you want a refreshing glass of red wine.

Approachable California Style

Menage a Trois Light Red Blend embodies the approachable, fruit-forward style that has made the brand a favorite among wine lovers. The wine's easy-drinking character and versatile food-pairing ability make it perfect for both wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers seeking a lighter option.

Modern Wine for Modern Lifestyles

Menage a Trois Light Low Alcohol Red Blend represents the evolution of California winemaking, meeting the needs of today's health-conscious consumers who don't want to compromise on flavor. This wine proves that lower alcohol and fewer calories don't mean lower quality – it's a thoughtfully crafted red blend that delivers lush fruit, smooth texture, and the signature Menage a Trois quality in a lighter, more mindful package perfect for modern, active lifestyles.

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James Suckling 91 Points | Aromas of ripe mulberries and blueberries with chocolate, citrus peel and violet fragrance to it. Medium- to full-bodied, mellow and delicious with vivid blue-fruited character, crunchy tannins and a spiced, chalky finish. 63% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot and 3% petit verdot. Drink now.

Domaine de la Charbonnière Côtes du Rhône — Southern Rhône, France 2024

Domaine de la Charbonnière is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's most respected family estates — a producer known for combining the intensity and depth of Southern Rhône fruit with genuine finesse and elegance across their entire range. The 2024 Côtes du Rhône is crafted from estate-owned Grenache and Syrah planted on the plots of "Husson" and "Saint Martin" in Courthézon, harvested by hand, sorted on the estate by vibrating table, and vinified together with a two-week maceration for structure and fruit depth. Aging in stainless steel vats and barrels preserves the purity and freshness of the fruit. The result is a beautifully balanced, fruit-forward red that overdelivers at its price point — a pleasure wine built to share.

The nose is fresh and expressive: bright red cherry, ripe strawberry, fresh red fruit, and subtle floral lift. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a clean, fruit-driven mouthfeel, gentle tannins, and a pure, lingering finish dominated by the clarity of the fruit. It is approachable, elegant, and deeply satisfying — the kind of estate Côtes du Rhône that disappears fast at the table.

"We produce wonderfully well-balanced wines that combine the intensity and depth of fruit with finesse and elegance. The plots for this Côtes du Rhône are located in the town of Courthézon. It is a pleasure wine to share with friends and family." — Winemaker's Notes, Domaine de la Charbonnière

• Producer: Domaine de la Charbonnière, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, France
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Côtes du Rhône AOC, Southern Rhône, France
• Varietal: Grenache, Syrah
• Aging: Stainless steel vats & barrels — preserving fresh fruit purity and elegance
• Closure: Cork
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh red cherry, ripe strawberry, red fruit, floral lift, clean mouthfeel, pure fruit finish
• Best Paired With: Roasted chicken, lamb chops, hearty stews, charcuterie, soft cheeses

Estate Côtes du Rhône from one of Châteauneuf's finest producers — Domaine de la Charbonnière is the benchmark for what hand-harvested, fruit-pure Southern Rhône red can deliver at an honest price.

Sattlerhof Sauvignon Blanc Organic Austria 2021 750ml

Sattlerhof is one of Südsteiermark’s most dedicated family estates — rooted in Gamlitz, at the southern tip of Styria where the warm Adriatic climate from the south collides with the cool continental air from the Alps to create one of Austria’s most dramatic wine-growing environments. Some 120,000 vines thrust their roots deep into the meagre crystalline quartz and coral-reef subsoils of the Kranachberg slope, farmed organically and biodynamically with painstaking hand-labor: soft pruning, manual shoot removal, leaf thinning, and hand-harvesting. The result is wines of rare precision, mineral intensity, and a deep sense of place.

The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Spätfüllung (late bottling) is aged on the lees until February 2023, giving it exceptional depth and texture for the appellation. Certified organic and biodynamic, it is a serious, precise, and stimulating Sauvignon — flinty and mineral on the nose, lush and grippy on the palate, with a long, saline finish that rewards contemplation. Screwcap sealed for freshness.

"Aged on the lees until February 2023, the 2021 Gamlitz Sauvignon Blanc Spätfüllung is clear and intense on the pure and mineral/flinty and even iodine-scented nose. Lush and intense on the palate, this is a serious, very precise, fresh and elegant, stimulating, saline and grippy Sauvignon with intense and juicy fruit. It’s still young but very promising." — Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 93 pts. (Vintage 2021). 

• Producer: Sattlerhof, Gamlitz, Südsteiermark DAC, Styria, Austria
• Appellation: Südsteiermark DAC
• Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2021 — Spätfüllung (late bottling, lees-aged to Feb 2023)
• Farming: Certified Organic & Biodynamic — crystalline quartz & coral-reef subsoils
• Closure: Screwcap
• Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, nectarine, pineapple, green apple, white peach, green herbs, mineral, flint, iodine, saline acidity, long dry finish
• Best Paired With: Asparagus, grilled fish, oysters, goat cheese, sushi, or zesty spring dishes

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 93 Points
Aged on the lees until February 2023, the 2021 Gamlitz Sauvignon Blanc Spätfüllung is clear and intense on the pure and mineral/flinty and even iodine-scented nose. Lush and intense on the palate, this is a serious, very precise, fresh and elegant, stimulating, saline and grippy Sauvignon with intense and juicy fruit. It’s still young but very promising.

James Suckling — 90 Points
Fine grapefruit, nectarine and pineapple aromas with just a touch of yellow paprika. Medium-bodied with a striking balance of good ripeness and ample tannins that will need a bit of time to fully integrate. Quite a firm and dry finish, although the acidity is moderate for this grape.

Wine Spectator — 90 Points
An expressive, grassy white powered by a zesty mineral energy that invigorates green apple and white peach flavors. Medium length, with green herbs, smoke and crushed flint echoing through the finish. Bone-dry, with nice concentration.

Organic and biodynamic Styrian Sauvignon Blanc from Austria’s most dramatic wine slope — Sattlerhof 2021 is precision farming in a glass, and it will only get better with time.

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Harvest hand made. Fermented in stainless steel with hyper-oxygenation of the musts. Maturation on fine lees. Malo-lactic done. Bottled under vacuum. Straw yellow, elegant and refined on the nose with complex fruit aromas. Mature wines have a bouquet of toasted almonds and straw.

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Crushed dark berries, violets and hints of graphite on the dense, full-bodied finish.

Expert Reviews 

The Wine Advocate 92 Points | The NV Brut Pinot de Diel is an assemblage of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir, a réserve perpetuelle predominantly harvested in 2021. Aged sur lattes for two years and disgorged with a dosage of four grams per liter in May 2024, the wine opens with deep, bright and fresh, lemony fruit intertwined with delicate brioche, sur lie and also flinty terroir aromas. Round but dry and fresh on the palate, this is a medium to full-bodied Brut with a clear, long and mouth-cleansing finish. It's excellent in structure, complexity and length. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in Burg Layen in February 2025.

James Suckling 92 Points | This creamy, barely medium-bodied sparkling wine tastes very French, with appealing aromas and flavors of yellow apples, brioche and flint. The lively mousse deftly lifts the long candied-citrus finish. A cuvee based on the 2022 vintage plus some reserve wine, disgorged June 2025. Drink now.

Producer Notes

Variety: Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris (co-planted and co-fermented) • Region: Nahe • Vineyard: Various estate sites • Soil Type: Slate & quartzite • Fermentation & Élevage: Stainless steel fermentation and aging, minimum 20 months en tirage, dosage is sweet Pinot Gris aged in barrique.

Memo Summary Notes

The Schlossgut Diel Pinot de Diel Brut NV is a sophisticated German sparkling wine (Sekt) from the Nahe region. While many German sparkling wines are made from Riesling, this specific cuvée is a "Pinot" blend, modeled after the traditional Champagne style but with a distinct German terroir.

Schlossgut Diel is one of Germany’s most prestigious estates. While they are famous for their Grand Cru Rieslings, Caroline Diel spent time training in Champagne, and that influence is clear here. The "Pinot de Diel" is designed to be their "luncheon" sparkling—elegant enough for a celebration but versatile enough for the table.

Food Pairings

• Classic: Raw oysters, sashimi, or lightly fried calamari.

• German Pairing: Veal schnitzel with a squeeze of lemon.

• Casual: It is famously good with high-quality salty snacks like truffle popcorn or Marcona almonds.

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2023

Wine Spectator — 94 Points
"Jammy and generous, with bold aromatics, this red is a pleasure to drink, offering polished cherry and blackberry tart flavors accented by briar patch and licorice as this zips along the lively finish. Drink now through 2034."

Wine Enthusiast — 93 Points (Elaine Chukan Brown)
"A Napa classic, the Black Chicken Zinfandel relies on vineyards in cooler parts of the region, here harvested from a cooler vintage as well. The combination delivers complexity, detail and plenty of flavor: juicy mixed berries and plum, citrus peel, incense and savory length complete with refreshing verve and well balanced structure."

Jeb Dunnuck — 90 Points
"Offering brambly red, blue, and black fruits intermixed with peppery herbs, sandalwood, and savory, flowery incense, the 2023 Zinfandel Black Chicken is medium-bodied, nicely balanced, has ripe tannins, and a good finish."

Winemaker Description

The 2023 Black Chicken is the 25th-anniversary release of this iconic Napa Valley wine — and one of the most celebrated vintages in the wine’s history. A remarkably cool and balanced growing season produced a wine of exceptional complexity, detail, and structure.

Showing the influence of the breezy and fog-laced Oak Knoll District, the wine offers rich, plush fruit, delicate acidity, and a structure defined by well-ripened, fine-grained tannins. Vibrant aromas of black cherry, dried herbs, and sandalwood on the nose. Expansive on the palate with notes of blackberry, orange peel, plum, and baking spices, all driven to a long finish by balanced acidity.

The Black Chicken Story

It all started in the 1940s when 14-year-old Aldo Biale helped his mother make ends meet by selling to insider Napans — along with eggs and produce — some of the family’s homemade Zinfandel. Over the old “party line” phone system, the code words “a Black Chicken” signified a jug of bootleg wine, keeping nosy neighbors and the authorities from finding out about Aldo’s underground Zinfandel operation. Legally produced since 1999, Black Chicken Zinfandel pays homage to the industrious patriarch of the Biale family and the prominence of Zinfandel in the history of Napa Valley.

The heart of Black Chicken is sourced from vineyards in the Oak Knoll District — among them the same family vineyard Aldo, Nonna, Bob, and the Biale family have farmed since the 1930s. Black Chicken stands as the quintessential expression of Zinfandel from the Napa Valley.

2023 Vintage Notes

The 2023 season was one of the coolest vintages in more than a decade. Several years of drought were erased in a single season as rains began just after the 2022 harvest and continued through spring 2023. Ample groundwater and cool temperatures delayed budbreak until April, with flowering in mid-May. Moderate temperatures through spring and summer allowed for balanced maturation — picking at the perfect intersection of flavor, sugar, acid, and tannin maturity. Harvesting began with earlier sites in September, with moderate heat in early October accelerating picking through the end of the month.

Food Pairings

Grilled ribeye, BBQ brisket, lamb chops, wild boar, aged cheddar, and hearty pasta with meat sauce. A quintessential Napa Zinfandel built for bold, flavorful food.

Product Details

• Producer: Robert Biale Vineyards
• Appellation: Oak Knoll District AVA, Napa Valley
• Grape: 100% Zinfandel
• Farming: Practicing sustainable, head-trained, dry-farmed vines
• Soils: Ancient marine sediments and rocky alluvial fan
• Harvest: Hand-harvested
• Fermentation: Open-top fermenters, 2–4-day cold soak, 2–3 punch-downs daily
• Aging: 16 months in 100% Burgundy oak barrels (25% new)
• Vintage: 2023 (25th Anniversary Release)
• Production: 6,000 cases
• Drink: Now through 2034
• Format: 750ml