Champagne Ayala Brut Nature
Champagne
September 30, 2026 - Ayala’s Brut Nature is a zero-dosage Champagne that is aged for nearly four years. It reveals elegant complexity, with extended autolysis highlighting the exceptional quality of grapes from Champagne’s best crus. The blend features primarily Chardonnay, with Pinot Noir and a touch of Pinot Meunier for balance. Its bright gold color leads to a fine nose of citrus and subtle saline notes. On the palate, it is clean and complex, offering dry mineral flavors and vibrant grapefruit and white fruit, all while maintaining freshness and tension.
Wine Spectator - August 11, 2025 "A balanced, mineral-driven Champagne, showing a fine, lacy texture that softens the impact of the firm spine of acidity and carries flavors of poached apricot and white cherry, candied kumquat,…
Wine Spectator - December 31, 2015 "Focused on red grapes (40 percent pinot noir, 20 percent pinot meunier), this is a red-fruited Champagne with a brisk, stony scent. Presented without dosage, it bristles on the tongue,…
Domaine Roy & Fils Quartz Acorn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
Willamette Valley
September 21, 2026 - The Quartz Acorn Vineyard, located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, faces southeast and is rooted in ancient, well-draining marine sedimentary soils rich in quartz. Hand-sorted, 100% barrel fermented with full malolactic. It is aged on lees for 10 months in 20% new French oak. On the palate, it offers notes of apple and peach, bright citrus and white flowers, balanced by light creaminess, lively acidity, and a clean, saline finish.
James Suckling - January 20, 2026 "Pretty and perfumed, with aromas of dried flowers, pink peppercorns and bitter citrus zest. Quite intense for a medium bodied wine. The palate is so lifted and fresh, with a…
Wine Spectator - May 01, 2026 "Impeccably structured and detailed, with cherry and blueberry framed by crushed stone, forest floor and black tea. Gathers intensity toward medium-grained tannins."
Domaine Roy & Fils Quartz Acorn Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
Willamette Valley
September 21, 2026 - The Quartz Acorn Vineyard, located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, faces southeast and is rooted in ancient, well-draining marine sedimentary soils rich in quartz. Hand-sorted, 100% barrel fermented with full malolactic. It is aged on lees for 10 months in 20% new French oak. On the palate, it offers notes of apple and peach, bright citrus and white flowers, balanced by light creaminess, lively acidity, and a clean, saline finish.
Jeb Dunnuck - August 17, 2026 "...pours a green-flecked, bright yellow color and gains impressive intensity with aromas of honey, pilsner, minty herbs, lemon balm, toast, a touch of flint, green pear, and delicate passion fruit.…
Wine Spectator - May 01, 2026 "Steely and vibrant, with laser-focused accents of lemon tart, pear, mineral and spices that build richness on the finish."
Domaine Roy & Fils Iron Filbert Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
Willamette Valley
September 21, 2026 - A fantastic showcase of the winery’s “home property,” the Iron Filbert Vineyard. Aromatically complex, showcasing ripe plums alongside baking spices and sage. The palate is lengthy and rounded from its structured silky tannins and minerality, tasting of candied cherries, toasted chestnuts and slate.
Jeb Dunnuck - August 17, 2026 "...displays a deep magenta red hue while remaining youthful in appearance. Aromas of black cherries, smoky cedar, polished pine, menthol, black raspberry liqueur, stony earth, and candied orange unfold with…
Wine Spectator - May 01, 2026 "A dynamic red, offering rich and detailed flavors of raspberry and cherry framed by crushed rock, forest floor and dusky spices."
Domaine Roy & Fils Iron Filbert Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
Willamette Valley
September 21, 2026 - Sourced from the highest-elevation block of the Iron Filbert Vineyard in the Dundee Hills, this Chardonnay, crafted from Clones 95 and 76, is hand-sorted and whole-cluster pressed. It is 100% barrel fermented and aged on lees for 10 months in 20% new French oak. On the palate, golden apple and pear are layered with citrus and floral notes. A creamy texture and vibrant acidity are complemented by the volcanic minerality of the Dundee Hills, giving the wine depth and energy.
Jeb Dunnuck - August 17, 2026 "Pouring a bright yellow color with a green tinge, the 2024 Chardonnay Incline spends about 10 months on the lees and sees a touch more new oak. Toast, elegant baking…
Wine Spectator - May 01, 2026 "Dynamic and steely, with delicately layered flavors of lemon and lime laced with crushed stone, fresh ginger and spice accents."