90+ Point Wines: 2023

A light and fresh pinot that has real pinot character, with sliced strawberry and citrus notes. Light-bodied, clean and an attractive.

A waft of roasted nut on the nose enriches the palate's lively range of steeped apricot, Mandarin orange peel, pastry cream and chamomile notes. Racy acidity gives the complex profile fine definition and carries this on the... Read More

Fresh and creamy notes of pie crust, lemon curd and toast. Bright, juicy and elegant on the palate with a fluid, lengthy finish. A very good value here.

Sourced from Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley, the 2023 Reserva Malbec was fermented in concrete and aged for 12 months in second-use barrels. Opening with a dark, savory nose of red and black fruits with woody accents, the... Read More

This cabernet has a pretty nose of blueberries, mulberries, currants and lavender. It’s juicy and fruit-forward with a medium body and approachable tannins.

This wine is concentrated, with aromas of boysenberry, lingonberry, clove, black tea, and notes of toasted oak on the nose. The flavors on the palate are huckleberry, Olallieberry, blood orange zest, star anise, dried bay leaf,... Read More

Delicately perfumed, this Gavi reveals aromas of flint, wet stone, and peach blossom. Light on the palate, it offers a
harmonious interplay of salty minerality and subdued citrus notes, leaving a mouthwatering, savory and herbal... Read More

Sour cherries, sultanas, dried oranges and sweet spices on the nose, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, jammy and lightly sweet-sour palate. Ripe tannins.

The Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay captures the vibrant, complex and classic character of our estate-grown grapes. We are dedicated to making exceptional Chardonnay, and no detail is overlooked. In the vineyard, focused planting... Read More

A solid and structured red with medium body and very fine, compact tannins. Succulent and lively with good focus and length.

A very satisfying Cotes-du-Rhone with an an excellent balance of generous red fruit and delicate spicy aromas, with remarkably fine tannins for an entry-level wine. They support the long, velvety finish. A cuvee of 60% grenache,... Read More

• Practicing Organic
• 100% Syrah
• Grown on rocky gravel terroir
• From sites close to Domaine des Lises
• 30% whole cluster
• Indigenous yeast
• Aged in 6 year old 40 hectoliter tronconique wood... Read More

A field blend of 85% Assyrtiko and 15% Athiri, the 2023 Santorini A? offers the structured tension of the first grape with the pretty floral aromas of the second. Athiri tends to be lower in acidity, but its presence gives a gentle... Read More

The 2023 Vidiano has a hint of ashy mineral on first nose, and it takes a minute or two before you get to honeydew melon and Golden Delicious apple. The wine is lean-bodied for the most part, but it does have a good amount of... Read More

Fragrant, expressive and distinctive, with plenty to admire among the lemongrass, lemon verbena and lemon-lime flavors at the core. Shows accents of green tea and lemon balm, plus a hint of orange sherbet, all on a sleek frame.... Read More

An aromatic white Cotes-du-Rhone with lots of floral aromas, including pink roses. Ripe and medium- to full-bodied. Long, creamy finish with a touch of fine tannins balancing this neatly. A cuvee based on viognier with small amounts... Read More

This distinctive white features a lively, mouthwatering and energetic mix of pomelo, yuzu and lemon sherbet flavors, with hints of sweetgrass, apple blossoms and lime zest. There's also an appealing grip on the finish.... Read More

There is an oomph and intensity to the 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from Flowers, with ripe fruits and generous forest character. Aromas of gravel dust, pine tar and smashed blue fruits come to the fore with whispers of violet... Read More

Offers a concentrated, generous mix of mango, green apple and lemon curd flavors. Sleek and juicy, with a whiff of lemon blossoms on the finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported.

A wine of pure pleasure, From wine maker, Josh Phelps. Mixed berry, fruit and cherry compote lift out of the glass with hints of candied violets and brown baking spices. Medium bodied with all the same aromatics making appearances... Read More

Zesty aromas of cher- vil, basil, and lime sorbet mir- ror notes on the palate. Salty pear and grapefruit zest are striking alongside racy acidity that leaves the mouth water- ing on the crisp finish.

A properly dry pinot gris that is a model of balance and harmony, the creaminess balanced by discreet freshness on the medium-bodied palate. I love the fresh melon and orange blossom aromas. Just a hint of tannin in the finish... Read More

As a state of mind, the perfect Gentil should be aromatic, aperitive, yet dry and gastronomic. On the nose, the fruit of the aromatic grapes composing it presents itself first, unmistakably Alsace, it opens on yellow plums, rose,... Read More

This widely available and affordable bottling is a great option for stacking in the fridge for summertime pool parties. Classic aromas of wet sidewalk and lime zest lead from the nose into a palate that's zippy in energy and... Read More