Marietta Angeli Zinfandel 2023
Alexander Valley
May 31, 2026 - Once a component of the Angeli Cuvée, this Zinfandel stood out for its brilliance, clarity, and leanness. Now, showcased on its own, it truly captures the essence of Angeli Ranch, a unique canyon in Alexander Valley. The halo image on the label honors Viola Angeli, who sold the ranch to Chris Bilbro in a gesture that mirrors her angelic name. Marietta’s estate series prioritizes terroir, with each wine reflecting the distinct character of its site. Crafted with a focus on freshness, tension, and longevity, these wines are true expressions of their exceptional origins.
Jeb Dunnuck - September 16, 2025 "From a site near the Marietta winery once owned by Viola Angeli, who sold grapes to the family for years, the 2023 Zinfandel Angeli is made from 100% Zinfandel and…
Frog’s Leap Winery Merlot 2023
Rutherford
May 31, 2026 - Grown in clay loam soils at two estate vineyards in Rutherford and one old vine site in Carneros, this Merlot exemplifies the variety's capacity for elegance, depth and genuine longevity, balancing rich plum and black cherry fruit with earthy complexity and a supple, authoritative structure.
Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs A/18
Champagne
May 28, 2026 - Le Blanc de Blancs is Ayala's signature Champagne, made as a 100% Chardonnay blend that captures the purity of chalk from both the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. The Champagne Ayala's team has long explored Chardonnay’s potential in response to climate change, as the grape adapts well to warmer temperatures. After six years of aging before release, it reveals aromatic complexity and a creamy texture. Recent vintages have naturally preserved acidity and freshness, resulting in elegant, pure champagnes with excellent potential for further aging.
Wine Enthusiast - July 23, 2024 “A beautiful Champagne, this citrus and white-fruited wine is tightly textured with a strong mineral character and pure acidity and freshness. The low dosage means it is dry, but the…
James Suckling - June 12, 2024
Wine Spectator - September 30, 2024 "Sleek and harmonious, with a subtle thread of minerally chalk and smoke notes underscoring the ripe Gala apple, nectarine, golden raisin and toast point flavors. Creamy, with a finely detailed…
E. Guigal Condrieu 2024
Condrieu
May 28, 2026 - E. Guigal Condrieu is one of the world’s most exotic and distinctive wines, celebrated for its intense aromatics of apricots, white peach, and citrus, complemented by a luscious, almost umami-rich body. The appellation is small and challenging, with steep slopes that could have led to its disappearance were it not for the efforts of Marcel Guigal and a few other influential figures. Today, Guigal is the leading producer in Condrieu, ensuring a continuous supply of this rare wine, with its signature wild and floral aromas that are like no other white wine in the world.
Wine Advocate - May 21, 2026 "The 2024 Condrieu opens with a very floral, elegant bouquet of spring flowers, honeysuckle and confit citrus that emphasizes freshness and purity. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s tense and precise, offering…