2019 Brunello di Montalcino is “…the vintage we’ve all been waiting for,” so “Buckle your seatbelts,” and strap on your helmets because the newest vintage from Montalcino is “…an embarrassment of riches for collectors and fans of the appellation” (Eric Guido, Vinous Media). The hotly anticipated Brunellos have “…definitely lived up to [their] lofty reputation as an excellent vintage across Montalcino” (Kerin O’Keefe). It showcases the extraordinary qualities of Sangiovese, Tuscany’s most famous and beloved grape variety, and its ability to exploit the region’s phenomenal terroir. This “…magical year…” (Giacomo Neri of Casanova di Neri) of “radiance and appeal” (Eric Guido) will likely set a new benchmark for Brunello wines for years to come.
According to Italian wine expert, Kerin O’Keefe, she has “…never tasted so many drop-dead-gorgeous young Brunellos from a single vintage.” She confesses that many of the best wines stopped her in her tracks, generating that “…magical moment
Tuscany continues to produce world-class wines at every price level.
It’s THE Rosé time of year! Guests love it, and people want it. With summer quickly approaching, we’d like to share our top recommendations that we love and our customers love. They can be enjoyed at the beach, on a picnic or sipping poolside. Not only are these selections delicious and drinking well now, they are all priced under $22!
Trimbach has a wine-growing history in Alsace of twelve generations dating back to 1626 and a portfolio of white wines ranging from everyday Pinot Blanc to the legendary Clos Sainte Hune Rielsing. “Since the late 1800s, the estate has received great international recognition for its wines.” – Robert Parker
If you’re looking for a new white wine to enjoy for spring that offers both value and great quality, we have a terrific recommendation below.
Our expert team searches high and low to bring you the best wines at great prices. If you’re a Barolo lover, the 
Back-vintage Bordeaux captures the very essence of what great wines should aspire to. These wines are alluring, sexy, mind-boggling and just downright delicious. From values to legends, we offer one of the largest Bordeaux portfolios on the market, and we’re passionate about locating high quality wines at every price level that we’re confident you’ll love. While Bordeaux is known for producing some of the world’s greatest wines fetching thousands of dollars per bottle, we’re here to let you know that you can still afford to drink incredible Bordeaux!
In April of 2015, my colleague and I were busy in Bordeaux tasting the new 2014 vintage. Our week was for the most part like any other ordinary year of En Primeur tasting: travelling from chateau to chateau, sipping, spitting and taking notes. Overall, the wines had been fairly good, but not “vintage of the century” good, and we were in desperate need of a “wow” moment to liven up the trip a bit. Fortunately, that moment came mid-week when we were whisked away to a private dinner at Chateau Haut Brion. On the way to the Chateau, I couldn’t stop imagining what the dinner might be like and which wines might be poured. Little did I know that this day would prove to be a completely unexpected learning experience and that my view on what constitutes “the best Bordeaux” would change forever.
Taking a look at Chanin Wine’s website, you’re likely to notice a few things. The first might be the red “SOLD OUT” under each of the chardonnays listed in their store. If you’re surprised, you’ll quickly understand when you look at the Press tab. Gavin Chanin, winemaker and namesake, has garnered accolades from a veritable who’s who of the wine industry press and beyond. Winner of Forbes’ “30 under 30” for the Food and Wine category, one of the “Best chardonnays in the world (outside of Burgundy)” for Decanter, Winemaker of the Year winner from Food and Wine magazine—and that’s just a small selection.
I keep sending cases of these white wines to my beach house. Everyone at my place is just loving the selections below! They’ve been the most popular for seafood dishes and grilling. I can’t say enough about these reasonably priced wines!
If you’ve been purchasing from Sokolin for a while, you’ve most likely heard of the boutique Napa Valley wine producer, Waterstone Winery. You’ve seen our email offers on their Cabernet Sauvignon and even probably ordered it for yourself or sent a bottle as a gift. We’ve been selling their Cabernet for over a decade, with 2001 being the first vintage we discovered and sold. When we were blind tasted on their Cabernet for the first time, we mistook it for a $100+ bottle when in reality, it was priced around $20! It’s that good! We’ve sold every vintage since, and it has consistently been one of our best-sellers every year, with tens of thousands of bottles sold. Whether you are new to wine or are a seasoned aficionado, Waterstone never disappoints, and it certainly outperforms its price. Waterstone’s website states that it “creates luxury wines at affordable prices.” And that’s exactly what they do.