Medium Bodied

Vinous Reverie NotesPaul Lato was born and raised in Krakow then settled briefly in Spain and then onto Toronto where he became a decorated sommelier in the best restaurant in Toronto. In 1996, he went to California’s central...

Jancis Robinson"Quite rich but with admirable tension. This really works very well. And is not ridiculously expensive. GV *good value* 17/20 points." Vinous Reverie NotesThis domaine is located in the heart of Meursault; Sebastian grew up in nearby...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Institut Agricole Regional is a highly-respected agricultural university, working farm, professional technical school, and research center in the Valle d'Aosta region of northwest Italy. In addition, the IAR makes small quantities...

96 points Tim Atkin"This wonderfully ageworthy Chenin Blanc comes from the same five sites in the Swartland as it has since its maiden vintage in 2015. Barrel-fermented with full malolactic, it has amazing grip and minerality, with thatch, nutmeg and...

92 points Vinous"The 2021 Chardonnay The Agnes from Crystallum is tight and minerally on the nose, sharp and stony to the point where it can easily deceive you into thinking it comes from far cooler climes. The palate is fresh and tensile, almost steely,...

97 points Wine Enthusiast"A fragrant note of peony and a touch of violet are the first impressions on the nose. With more air, a sense of creamy vanilla emerges. The palate, illuminated by pervasive freshness, is dense in flavors of red cherry and forest...

94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"In 2018, they added a third "paraje" bottling, the 2018 La Mira, which is from three small plots in the zone of El Galayo, where the soils are rich in slate and the altitude is about 900 meters. The grapes were...

92 points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate“A pure expression of Chardonnay, the Passopisciaro Vini Franchetti 2018 Passobianco is a generous wine with lots of honey, dried apricot and apple baked in butter. Ultimately, this expression from the...

96 points Wine Enthusiast"From one of the most celebrated vineyards in the denomination, this stunning red opens with enticing scents of rose, camphor, aromatic herbs and a whiff of sandalwood. The succulent, elegant palate delivers juicy Marasca cherry,...

90 points Wine Spectator"The texture here, verging on creamy, sets the stage for the peach, lemon cake and pastry flavors. Bracing acidity keeps it focused and balanced, extending the finish and echoing the lemon element. Drink now through 2024." Vinous...

99 points Wine Enthusiast"Aromas of rose, violet, red berry and baking spice mingle with a whiff of menthol on the nose of this compelling, gorgeous red. The vibrant, full-bodied palate is all about flair and finesse, delivering crushed raspberry,...

93 points Allen Meadows - Burghound"This the first wine to display any appreciable level of reduction though it seems clear that the underlying fruit is ripe. There is fine underlying tension to the intensely mineral-driven middle weight plus...