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Savoring 2024: A Journey Through Wine and Place in a Case
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The Rothschilds: Champagne Terroirists
In Bordeaux, the Rothschild family is wine royalty, individually owning multiple châteaux – most notably Lafite-Rothschild and...
Domaine Gassier, Costières de Nîmes Blanc (Southern Rhone, France) “Lou Coucardié” 2021 ($35)
For lovers of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape but at a more accessible price, Lou Coucardié Blanc 2021 is a must-try. Bold and...
Russiz Superiore, Collio DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Cabernet Franc 2022 ($36, Dalla Terra)
Ilaria Felluga, following in footsteps of father Roberto and grandfather Marco, represents the 6th generation in charge of...
Charles Krug, Howell Mountain – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon “Family Reserve” 2021 ($150)
Unlike his brother Robert, the late Peter Mondavi showed considerable interest in Napa Valley’s mountain wines, including Howell...
Surrau, Vermentino di Gallura DOCG (Sardinia, Italy) “Limizzani” 2023 ($18, Dalla Terra)
Vermentino is a grape that yields an aromatic white wine that is known as Rolle in France, Favorita in Piedmont, and Pigato in...
Tensley, Santa Barbara County (California) Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2023 ($52)
John Tensley is a legendary California winemaker, and his Colson Canyon Syrah stands as one of his flagship wines. Tensley first...
Prats & Symington, Douro DOC (Portugal) “Prazo de Roriz” 2022 ($19, Premium Port Wines)
A blend of native Portuguese grapes from Symington’s Quinta de Roriz Port estate, this is quite nice, especially in light of its...
Turnbull, Oakville – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2021 ($110)
This blend of fruit from Leopoldina and Fortuna vineyards is wildly expressive already and promises a long life ahead. Classic...
Pieropan, Soave Classico (Veneto, Italy) La Rocca 2022 ($47, Maze Row Wine Merchants)
La Rocca is one of the great vineyard sites of Soave located on the slopes of Monte Rocchetta above the village. The Pieropan...
Albert Bichot, Crémant de Bourgogne (Burgundy, France) Brut Reserve NV ($30, Epic Wine & Spirits)
Albert Bichot is determined to showcase the exceptional quality of Crémants, and the house succeeds with this NV Crémant de...
Cantine Colosi, Rosso Terre Siciliane IGP (Sicily, Italy) 2022 ($14)
This big, generous red over-delivers at this price point. Founded in 1987, the winery has 24 acres planted on volcanic soils in...