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Castelet Saint Peyran
We like the Vellas family; we buy a lot of their wines. Why? Because they have 100s of acres at their disposal in southern France? Yes, true. Is it because they consistently offer us wines that reflect their place (places like Pic-Saint-Loup)? Sure, that too. But, actually, it’s because value in French wine can be hard to find and the Vellas family just keeps bringing it to us. Rich, expansive Syrah for this kind of money? Yeah, yeah, that’s why.
Type, Body & Flavor
Caymus Cabernet
What really needs to be said...??? Chuck Wagner has been producing delicious Cabernet at Caymus for over 30 years (he's got a pretty solid track record)...all things considered, I'd say this is a buy.
Type, Body & Flavor
Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay
If you’ve visited Sonoma County, you may have driven past Chalk Hill and thought, “why aren’t we going in there??” It’s a beautiful 1300-acre estate with a hospitality center, a culinary garden, and even horse stables, complete with an equestrian pavilion. More than two-thirds of the Chalk Hill Estate remains uncultivated. The higher elevations offer stunning views of the Russian River Valley to the west and the Mayacamas Mountains to the east. Sonoma winemaking legend David Ramey put the place on the vinous map, after he had done more or less the same at Simi and Matanzas Creek, and before he finally created his own namesake estate. Knows his stuff. This sees a native yeast fermentation in barrel, with completed malolactic fermentation for all the richness you seek.
Type, Body & Flavor
Chateau Lassegue "Cadrans"
Everything about Bordeaux is old and nothing ever changes – except for virtually everything. While some estates are centuries old, all have been purchased, re-sold, and purchased by others over the years. Sometimes the new owners append their own names to their purchase; sometimes, as with Lassèque, the owners buy an old spot and then append other properties onto them, as Jess Jackson did when he bought this place in 2003. A composition of Merlot with some Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon assisting, it’s called Les Cadrans; it’s the second label of Lassègue. While the estate is exposed to coastal breezes, the “cadrans” part of the name (meaning “sundials” and depicted on the label) reflects the sunny aspect of their gentle hillside vineyards.
Type, Body & Flavor
Chazeaux Des Beuchottes
In warmer spots in the southern region of Languedoc-Roussillon, Pinot Noir can prosper but only in the cooler sites. With Chazeaux des Beuchottes, these cooler sites help produce complex, bright and fresh Pinot Noir. At this price, we dare you to find better Pinot Value!
Type, Body & Flavor
Clos Delfines
Albarino is Spain's most successful white wine and Clos Delfines is a benchmark for the style: crisp, green apple, pear and peach skins.
Type, Body & Flavor
Combeval Grand Cuvee
This wine’s aromatics are generated by the Sauvignon Blanc, always bursting with character whether under ripe or overripe; here it’s all green pear and melon. But Colombard can add significant texture; Gros Manseng might offer some tropical notes. Put them together and this is one of the true values that classic French wine regions can create.
Type, Body & Flavor
Copain Tous Ensemble Chardonnay
Copain was once the doyenne of the “balanced” wine set. That’s to say, it was not uber-rich or possibly even sweet like so many Chardonnays. Founder Wells Guthrie was a hero to many who felt that California Chardonnay was being given a bad name by all these butter bombs. Wells’ wines, on the other hand, had some steel in their backbones and were better for it. Wells got bought out but the Chardonnays have stayed true to the founder’s vision.
Type, Body & Flavor
Corasado
Bodegas Lo Nuevo has unquestionably modernized their winery; it’s practically a technical marvel now. But what makes these wines special is the place, Jumilla, with its intense weather. It’s tough ground for most grapes, but Monastrell (the French, who borrowed it from Spain, call it Mourvedre) and Cariñena (once again, a borrowed grape dubbed Carignan by the French) can thrive here.
Type, Body & Flavor
Darley Napa Red
We argue about vintages and that’s because we don’t all like the same style of wines. You may hate Napa Cabernet in 2011 because you think they're weak and insipid; I might find them elegant and sleek. You might champion Napa Cab 2013s; most people do. I might complain that some are too ripe. But 2018 is one of those vintages that makes fans of us all. Napa Cabernet in 2018 has richness but also balance. Check out Darley’s 2018 Napa Cab and make your own mind up.
Type, Body & Flavor
Castelet Saint Peyran
We like the Vellas family; we buy a lot of their wines. Why? Because they have 100s of acres at their disposal in southern France? Yes, true. Is it because they consistently offer us wines that reflect their place (places like Pic-Saint-Loup)? Sure, that too. But, actually, it’s because value in French wine can be hard to find and the Vellas family just keeps bringing it to us. Rich, expansive Syrah for this kind of money? Yeah, yeah, that’s why.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Caymus Cabernet
What really needs to be said...??? Chuck Wagner has been producing delicious Cabernet at Caymus for over 30 years (he's got a pretty solid track record)...all things considered, I'd say this is a buy.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay
If you’ve visited Sonoma County, you may have driven past Chalk Hill and thought, “why aren’t we going in there??” It’s a beautiful 1300-acre estate with a hospitality center, a culinary garden, and even horse stables, complete with an equestrian pavilion. More than two-thirds of the Chalk Hill Estate remains uncultivated. The higher elevations offer stunning views of the Russian River Valley to the west and the Mayacamas Mountains to the east. Sonoma winemaking legend David Ramey put the place on the vinous map, after he had done more or less the same at Simi and Matanzas Creek, and before he finally created his own namesake estate. Knows his stuff. This sees a native yeast fermentation in barrel, with completed malolactic fermentation for all the richness you seek.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Chateau Lassegue "Cadrans"
Everything about Bordeaux is old and nothing ever changes – except for virtually everything. While some estates are centuries old, all have been purchased, re-sold, and purchased by others over the years. Sometimes the new owners append their own names to their purchase; sometimes, as with Lassèque, the owners buy an old spot and then append other properties onto them, as Jess Jackson did when he bought this place in 2003. A composition of Merlot with some Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon assisting, it’s called Les Cadrans; it’s the second label of Lassègue. While the estate is exposed to coastal breezes, the “cadrans” part of the name (meaning “sundials” and depicted on the label) reflects the sunny aspect of their gentle hillside vineyards.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Chazeaux Des Beuchottes
In warmer spots in the southern region of Languedoc-Roussillon, Pinot Noir can prosper but only in the cooler sites. With Chazeaux des Beuchottes, these cooler sites help produce complex, bright and fresh Pinot Noir. At this price, we dare you to find better Pinot Value!
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Clos Delfines
Albarino is Spain's most successful white wine and Clos Delfines is a benchmark for the style: crisp, green apple, pear and peach skins.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Combeval Grand Cuvee
This wine’s aromatics are generated by the Sauvignon Blanc, always bursting with character whether under ripe or overripe; here it’s all green pear and melon. But Colombard can add significant texture; Gros Manseng might offer some tropical notes. Put them together and this is one of the true values that classic French wine regions can create.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Copain Tous Ensemble Chardonnay
Copain was once the doyenne of the “balanced” wine set. That’s to say, it was not uber-rich or possibly even sweet like so many Chardonnays. Founder Wells Guthrie was a hero to many who felt that California Chardonnay was being given a bad name by all these butter bombs. Wells’ wines, on the other hand, had some steel in their backbones and were better for it. Wells got bought out but the Chardonnays have stayed true to the founder’s vision.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Corasado
Bodegas Lo Nuevo has unquestionably modernized their winery; it’s practically a technical marvel now. But what makes these wines special is the place, Jumilla, with its intense weather. It’s tough ground for most grapes, but Monastrell (the French, who borrowed it from Spain, call it Mourvedre) and Cariñena (once again, a borrowed grape dubbed Carignan by the French) can thrive here.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Darley Napa Red
We argue about vintages and that’s because we don’t all like the same style of wines. You may hate Napa Cabernet in 2011 because you think they're weak and insipid; I might find them elegant and sleek. You might champion Napa Cab 2013s; most people do. I might complain that some are too ripe. But 2018 is one of those vintages that makes fans of us all. Napa Cabernet in 2018 has richness but also balance. Check out Darley’s 2018 Napa Cab and make your own mind up.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions