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Domaine Drouhin Oregon Arthur Chardonnay

Sila — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:09:04 +0000

Arthur Chardonnay comes from 100% of the estate’s vines, located in the Dundee Hills in the Willamette Valley. It is named after Véronique Boss-Drouhin’ son. The yields are contained and the vine has an early ripening capacity.

Expressive and vibrant, Arthur opens with a flourish of tart green apple and a focused bouquet of orange blossom and nicely ripe melon. There is lemon zest, honeysuckle, and fresh almonds on the palate, with a note of pear essence on the finish. It offers a nice balanced acidity and a medium-long finish.

Fattoria le Pupille Morellino di Scansano Riserva

eve — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:02:25 +0000

“Elisabetta Geppetti took over her family’s Tuscan estate in her early 20s and transformed it into a benchmark for Morellino di Scansano. Her pioneering spirit led to the area’s first Super Tuscan, Saffredi, putting this corner of the Maremma firmly on the wine world’s radar.
Today, Le Pupille delivers both outstanding value Sangiovese and collectible bottlings, all marked by vibrant fruit and Tuscan authenticity. Elisabetta’s story proves what vision and determination can achieve in a glass.”

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

eve — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:02:25 +0000

This Tuscan pioneer created Sassicaia, the revolutionary wine that earned Italy’s first single-estate DOC. What started as one man’s vision for Bordeaux varieties in Bolgheri changed Italian winemaking forever.
While Sassicaia remains their masterpiece, the estate’s Guidalberto and Le Difese offer the same signature balance at more approachable prices. Together, they showcase how one family’s ambition continues to shape modern Italian wine.

Caiaffa Primitivo

eve — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:02:25 +0000

Caiaffa, based in Cerignola, Puglia, crafts organic wines with a focus on sustainability and biodiversity. Their Primitivo is hand-harvested and aged for three months in oak barrels, offering aromas of black cherries, plum, and a hint of pepper. The palate is full-bodied yet smooth, with soft tannins and a warm, lingering finish. Reflecting the limestone-rich soils and mild Mediterranean climate of the Tavoliere region, this wine is a true expression of Puglia’s terroir. Perfect for pairing with grilled meats, pasta dishes, or aged cheeses, it’s an approachable yet characterful red for everyday enjoyment.

Caiaffa Nero di Troia

eve — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:02:25 +0000

Caiaffa, an organic winery in Cerignola, Puglia, champions synergistic agriculture to preserve natural biodiversity. Their Nero di Troia is a medium-bodied red with vibrant aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, and a smoky undertone. The palate is smooth and balanced, offering a velvety texture with bright acidity and soft tannins. Crafted to reflect Puglia’s cooler northern terroir, this approachable wine pairs beautifully with roasted meats, pasta dishes, or aged cheeses. A true expression of Caiaffa’s commitment to sustainable winemaking and the unique character of Nero di Troia.

Vega Sicilia Macán

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:53:09 +0000

Vega Sicilia, founded in 1864 in Ribera del Duero, is Spain’s most iconic winery, producing three renowned wines: Único, Único Reserva Especial, and Valbuena 5°. These wines, crafted from Tempranillo blended with Bordeaux varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, are celebrated for their exceptional quality and global prestige. Acquired by the Álvarez family in 1982, Vega Sicilia expanded its portfolio with Alión in Ribera del Duero, Pintia in Toro, Macán in Rioja (a venture with Edmond de Rothschild), and Oremus in Tokaj, Hungary. Today, Vega Sicilia continues to set benchmarks for Spanish fine wine through tradition and innovation.

Ettore Germano Barolo di Serralunga

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:52:44 +0000

Ettore Germano, a historic Piedmont estate established in 1856, crafts this Barolo from south-facing vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba, renowned for producing structured and age-worthy wines. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, the wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged for 24 months in large oak barrels. It offers aromas of red cherries, dried roses, liquorice, and subtle spices, with hints of tobacco and truffle emerging as it evolves. The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins, bright acidity, and flavours of ripe red fruits and earthy undertones. Perfect with rich meat dishes or truffle-based recipes, it promises decades of ageing potential.

Ridge Geyserville

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:52:44 +0000

Geyserville is a traditional field blend of zinfandel and its complementary varieties: carignane, petite sirah, and mataro (mourvedre). Each vintage is unique, distinct, extraordinary… yet they do have elements in common, including the blackest of blackberry fruit, ripe plum, rich cherry, and cedar. A remarkably consistent and elegant wine with exceptional layering, Geyserville’s unique flavour characteristics are often attributed to the relatively higher percentage of carignane, added to the petite sirah found in most of our other zinfandels. Among the most age-worthy of Ridge wines, Geyserville often drinks beautifully well beyond 10 years of age.

Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:52:44 +0000

Poised atop the Dundee Hills, with gentle slopes that capture the breezes and sunshine, the 235-acre estate overlooking the Willamette Valley produces some of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit in the world.
Robert Drouhin’s vision of an Oregon estate winery that could rival the great vineyards of Burgundy has been realized at DDO. From what began as test plantings of cloned Pinot Noir rootstock, Domaine Drouhin now encompasses 130 acres of hillside vineyards. Interspersed with the Pinot Noir vines are 13 acres of Chardonnay, planted at various elevations and, like in Burgundy, planted right alongside rows of Pinot Noir.

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5°

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:52:44 +0000