This has high-toned and heavily fruited aromatics with a distinct limey/citrus tinge along with the hint of straw and minerals which is what ripe Sauvignon Blanc should have as its varietal typicity. The strength of the aromatics resounds in the glass as the wine is deeply fruited with citrus notes at the entry giving way to tropical fruit with extremely crisp acidity on the finish while still having enough palate weight that there is length and complexity.

This relatively young estate, founded in just 2011, is making prototype Chablis from their 30 hectares of vines. This one sees no oak and showcases the bright and mineralic side of Chardonnay. Look for notes of ripe citrus, green apple, flowers, and flinty minerality.

Crunchy, bright red fruit profile with high-toned aromas of red and black cherry, cran-raspberry and lavender. The palate is brambly, earthy and wild, with blackcap raspberries, clean mulch, black plum and sweet thyme drifting up from the glass.

Nestled among the hills of Nizza Monferrato, Frasca produces their wines with a specific passion for combining elegance and a respect for tradition. The Frasca Family’s deep affection for Piemonte and its renowned wines fueled their decision to return to Italy, driven by the aspiration to craft elegant, terroir-driven wines in Nizza Monferrato. Their Barbera is produced without any oak aging to preserve the wine's natural fresh character and snappy red fruit notes. Bouquet rich in fruit, especially plums and cherries with hints of violet, cinnamon, cocoa and leather. In the mouth enveloping, dense, rich in soft but well-structured tannins; with the typical fine acidity of Barbera.

JB Neufeld has quietly become one of Washington’s most focused voices for site-specific Cabernet—and in Yakima Red, they bottle a broader vision of the valley. This is a Bordeaux inspired red blend where the nose is immediately expressive, offering aromas of blueberry, boysenberry, black cherry, and ripe plum layered with violet, lavender, crushed black stone, and dried herbs. Flavors of blackberry, black raspberry, and red currant unfold alongside notes of fresh mint, thyme, white pepper, cocoa, and graphite. The tannins are fine-grained and well integrated, supported by lively acidity that carries the wine through a long, savory finish marked by lingering black fruit, dried herbs, and mineral spice.

Finage comes from a French term that means “to represent the whole region.” This wine expertly blends fruit from the varied vineyards of La Chablisienne’s winegrowing families to paint a nuanced and classic picture of the historic AOC. It opens with fruity aromas of pear with herbal and lemon hints. The palate is fresh with balanced acidity and a sense of energy. Enjoy this wine on its own or with seafood, charcuterie, curries, oysters and sushi.

The 2016 blend is 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay. Vinification entirely in wood, without malolactic fermentation, preserves the natural freshness of the vintage and brings out the controlled strength of the terroir. After eight years of ageing in the historic cellars of Mareuil-sur-Ay, the wine reveals a deep golden colour and a delicate bouquet combining elderflower, white fruits and a pastry note. With aeration, the wine gains complexity, with hints of salted caramel, vanilla and ginger. On the palate, the attack is full and creamy. The aromas develop towards ripe yellow fruits, evolving into a more pronounced pear character. The saline and spicy finish is characterised by high precision and remarkable persistence.

Rich and layered, offering strawberries, red currants, lemon zest, linden and violets, slightly leafy and toasty, with mineral depth. Medium- to full-bodied, showing fine mousse and firm acidity. Quite chewy on the midpalate yet elegantly structured and concentrated, shining with energy and aging potential.

Philipponnat Réserve Pérpetuelle Brut (formerly labelled Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut) is the purest expression of the House’s style. Generous and fruity, showing aromas of pears, apricots and lemon zest with floral character and a whiff of pastry. Medium-bodied with fine, pinprick mousse, zesty acidity, a tight-knit structure and a chalky mineral finish with a saline aftertaste.

Only 15 vintages of the Royal Tokaji Red Label 5 puttonyos have been produced since its premier release of the 1990 vintage, 30 years ago. Red Label 5 Puttonyos is a botrytised wine made from Furmint, Hárslevelű and Muscat. True aszú harvests are not an annual event because aszú berry development requires specific conditions for noble rot to succeed. This rich, powerful, complex wine features peaches, honey and subtle spice and citrus notes all balanced by the vibrant acidity that is typical of these wines.