2023 Manor Du Capucin Macon Solutre-Pouilly Burgundy France

2023 Manor Du Capucin Macon Solutre-Pouilly Burgundy France

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Manor Du Capucin

Mâcon Solutré-Pouilly
Burgundy, France 2023

2023 Manor Du Capucin Macon Solutre-Pouilly Burgundy France

The Manoir du Capucin 2023 Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly is a wine that speaks with crystalline clarity, capturing Chardonnay in its purest, most transparent form. Guided by vigneronne Chloé Bayon, who revitalized her family’s historic estate, it is a wine that embodies Bayon’s belief that the most authentic expression of Chardonnay is one that allows the land itself to shine through.

 

These two hectares of vines cling to the slopes surrounding Solutré-Pouilly, where ancient, fossil-rich limestone and marl soils have shaped vines for centuries. It is a terroir both dramatic and singular, set against the limestone escarpment of Solutré, where Chardonnay develops a natural brightness and mineral tension.

 

Cuvée Délice is 100% Chardonnay, crafted in a style that prizes freshness, elegance, and authenticity. It is an expression that is at once graceful and compelling, marrying the weight of history with the energy of a new generation. Experience this wine for yourself to appreciate how Burgundy’s southern reaches can deliver wines of extraordinary finesse, unforgettable charm, and uncanny value.

Manor Du Capucin
Mâcon Solutré-Pouilly
Burgundy, France 2023

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“The Manoir du Capucin 2023 Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly is illuminating and inviting, opening with aromas of orange blossoms, freshly sliced apples, a subtle note reminiscent of vanilla pudding, and a focused, wet stone minerality. On the palate, the wine is crisp, with flavors of orchard fruits, lemon peel, and delicate notes of spice. The finish is clean and precise, highlighting the wine’s purity and graceful sense of place.”

94 Points

2024 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc Napa-Sonoma

2024 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc Napa-Sonoma

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Illumination

Sauvignon Blanc
Napa/Sonoma 2024

2024 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc Napa-Sonoma

The 2024 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc is Quintessa’s brilliant ode to the art of balance, a wine that shimmers with vitality while carrying a focused depth. From the first sip, it reveals the precision and grace of one of the New World’s most accomplished winemaking teams, translating the language of two valleys into a single, harmonious voice.

Its character begins in the vineyard, where a purposeful union of Napa and Sonoma fruit captures a remarkable duality. Napa contributes generous ripeness, while Sonoma brings brightness and mineral tension. Together, they speak to the region’s mosaic of soils and microclimates, a rare meeting of richness and energy.

The winemaking approach honors both freshness and complexity, guiding the wine through a thoughtful aging regimen in French oak, acacia barrels, concrete eggs, and stainless steel. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc of luminous clarity. From the outstanding 2024 vintage, experience Illumination and the spirit of its name: bright, pure, and unforgettable.

Illumination
Sauvignon Blanc
Napa/Sonoma 2024

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“A multidimensional Sauvignon Blanc with both breadth and precision. Lime zest, lime blossom and tarragon laced with vanilla draw you in. Grapefruit, kumquat and crushed Marcona almonds thread through the first wave of flavours. Excellent medium-bodied concentration carries a penetrating core of pithy fruit, warming spice from barrel ageing, and a fresh, focused finish marked by a backbone of zesty acidity and tension. Hand-picked grapes are pressed with whole clusters, and the juice is native fermented in new and neutral French oak barrels, acacia barrels, and stainless steel barrels as well as egg-shaped concrete fermenters.”

94 Points

2022 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Bourgogne Blanc Cote-d'Or, Burgundy

2022 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Bourgogne Blanc Cote-d’Or, Burgundy

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Remoissenet Pere & Fils

Bourgogne Blanc 
Cote-d’Or, Burgundy 2022

2022 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Bourgogne Blanc Cote-d'Or, Burgundy

A masterful interplay of energy and elegance, the Remoissenet Père et Fils 2022 Bourgogne Blanc captures the heart of Burgundy, drawing upon the exceptional terroirs of Chablis and Puligny-Montrachet. With each sip, it reveals layers of meticulous craft, showcasing a pedigree that would typically command a far loftier price.

Since its inception by Joseph Remoissenet in 1877, this storied estate has been a guardian of Burgundian authenticity. Nestled beside the ancient ramparts of Beaune, Remoissenet employs biodynamic principles, balancing nature’s rhythms and the vigneron’s intuition, resulting in breathtaking purity and profound finesse.

The 2022 Bourgogne Blanc projects precision and poise, humming with tension and elegance, as it marries the brilliant purity of Chablis with the layered depth of Puligny-Montrachet. White flowers, crushed stone, and citrus oil give way to a graceful texture that lingers with quiet authority. Its clarity and depth betray the prestige of its origins, while its price defies it.

Remoissenet Pere & Fils
Bourgogne Blanc 
Cote-d’Or, Burgundy 2022

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“The Remoissenet 2022 Bourgogne Blanc opens with vibrant aromas of honeysuckle, ripe apples, candied pears, walnuts, vanilla, and a wisp of toast. On the palate, the wine is silky and generous with flavors of peaches and cream, apricots, vanilla, and marzipan, finishing with a crisp, mineral-driven lift. This wine is like sunshine in a glass with bright fruity and floral notes, and complemented with fresh pastries and toasted nuts, and can be enjoyed with or without food any time of the year.”

93 Points

NV Gimonnet Gonet L'Origine Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne

NV Gimonnet Gonet L’Origine Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne

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Gimonnet-Gonet

L’Origine Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Le Mesnil Sur Oger NV

NV Gimonnet Gonet L'Origine Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne

High on the chalky slopes of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne’s most revered village, Gimonnet-Gonet’s L’Origine Blanc de Blancs delivers a portrait of purity and precision that belies its price. This wine reflects its legendary terroir with crystalline clarity. From its electric minerality to its tensile backbone of acidity, L’Origine channels the distinctive tension and elegance for which Le Mesnil is famed.

Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay and drawn from vines averaging 35 to 40 years in age, the wine gains quiet authority and layered depth. The cuvée is composed of a reserve of multiple vintages, assembled to maintain house character and amplify nuance. 

Fermented in stainless steel and kept deliberately free from malolactic conversion, L’Origine preserves a lifted, stony brightness. It then rests 22 to 36 months on the lees, gaining volume and creamy texture without sacrificing its driving core. Disgorged just six months before release, the wine retains its precision and vibrancy. This is Blanc de Blancs in its purest form: linear, luminous, and deeply evocative of place.

Gimonnet-Gonet
L’Origine Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Le Mesnil Sur Oger NV

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“The Champagne Gimonnet Gonet L’Origine Blanc de Blancs from Le Mesnil Sur Oger is nothing short of extraordinary. The nose begins with notes of chalky minerality, and the cold, crisp essence of winter’s first snowfall. Aromas unfold with elegant layers of lemon zest, apple, quince, pear, and raw almonds that transfer to the palate, with a burst of vivacious acidity, and a hint of a slightly glazed, flaky pastry lending a delicate richness and balance to match the wine’s innate brightness and finesse.”

97 Points

2023 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Napa-Sonoma

2023 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Napa-Sonoma

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Hourglass

Sauvignon Blanc
Napa/Sonoma 2023

2023 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Napa-Sonoma

With dazzling clarity and a harmonious touch of Semillon, the 2023 Hourglass Napa/Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc expresses a vibrant dialogue between tradition and innovation. Striking a perfect balance between Old-World structure and New-World exuberance, this wine reveals a luminous purity of fruit and compelling textural finesse, making it an irresistible expression of classic varietals.

Guided by renowned winemaker Tony Biagi, whose transformative decade at Plumpjack Winery set new standards of excellence, this blend masterfully unites grapes from the acclaimed Hourglass Estate Vineyard in Calistoga with select Sonoma sites. This deliberate selection crafts a richer, more nuanced regional portrayal of Sauvignon Blanc, beautifully highlighting its diverse terroir.

Through meticulous fermentation split between stainless steel and French oak, and skillful aging on lees, the wine achieves remarkable depth and a luxurious, layered texture. Vibrantly fresh yet gracefully structured, each sip invites a deeper exploration into its harmonious complexity, bringing a true celebration for fans of exceptional Sauvignon Blanc.

Hourglass
Sauvignon Blanc
Napa/Sonoma 2023
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“The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is bright and crystalline. Lemon peel, crushed rocks, mint, sage and slate are all finely delineated in this nervy, taut white. There’s a bit less new oak in the 2023, which further amplifies that tension.”

90 Points

2023 Soalheiro Mineral Rose Alvahrinho & Pinot Noir Portugal

2023 Soalheiro Mineral Rose Alvahrinho & Pinot Noir Portugal

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Soalheiro

Mineral Rosé
Alvarinho & Pinot Noir
Portugal, 2023

2023 Soalheiro Mineral Rose Alvahrinho & Pinot Noir Portugal

Soalheiro’s 2023 Mineral Rosé flows like poetry from Portugal’s northernmost vineyards, a vibrant expression of precision and grace. Rooted in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço, these vines thrive in a microclimate where gentle rains, abundant sunlight, and pronounced daily temperature shifts converge to shape grapes of remarkable purity and bright acidity.

Crafted from 70% Alvarinho and 30% Pinot Noir, the 2023 Mineral Rosé echoes the elegance of Provençal rosés while remaining distinctly Portuguese in character. Each variety ferments separately before blending seamlessly in this thoughtfully composed wine, which matures on fine lees for six months in stainless steel, lending subtle complexity and a refined texture.

In the glass, this rosé reveals itself as both ethereal and compelling. Its bright, vivacious palate dances effortlessly, presenting a captivating portrait of its origins and an irresistible invitation to savor the sublime.

Soalheiro
Mineral Rosé
Alvarinho & Pinot Noir
Portugal, 2023

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“The Soalheiro 2023 Rosé of Alvarinho and Pinot Noir from the Minho region in Portugal delivers a vivacious character with notes of lime zest, pink grapefruit, peach, nectarine, white strawberries, and a presence of wet stone minerality and marine salinity with a cool, coastal freshness. On the palate, the wine has flavors of fresh raspberries and tropical touches of melon and mango, and finishes refreshingly crisp and light, making each sip even more enjoyable than the last. Though this wine is an excellent choice during summer, it has a delectable thirst-quenching quality that lends itself to any occasion, any time of the year.”

95 Points

2023 Ernest Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

2023 Ernest Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

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Ernest

Chardonnay 2023
Sonoma Coast

2023 Ernest Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

The 2023 Ernest Sonoma Coast Chardonnay pulses with coastal energy: brilliantly chiseled, refreshingly pure, and seamlessly composed, it stands shoulder to shoulder with the region’s most esteemed bottlings. Garnering a sensational 95-point rating, this Chardonnay effortlessly captures the elegance, minerality, and nuanced restraint synonymous with the region’s most coveted wines.

Ernest Vineyards, founded in 2012 by Erin Brooks, draws inspiration from Sonoma County’s rugged hillsides and rolling fog, giving a perfect setting for exceptional Chardonnay. With the arrival of winemaker Joseph Ryan in 2018, Ernest adopted a meticulous, minimal-intervention approach, celebrating the land’s unique voice and allowing its purest expression to illuminate every bottle.

Artfully crafted from the prized Old Wente clone, this Chardonnay boasts an alluring silkiness interwoven with crisp citrus notes. The 2023 vintage, fermented naturally with native yeasts and aged for ten months on lees in 25% new French oak, strikes a harmonious balance: beautifully textured yet vibrantly fresh. It is a wine that speaks eloquently of place, seamlessly blending depth, finesse, and unforgettable charm.

Ernest
Chardonnay 2023
Sonoma Coast
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“A super lean, racy, mineral-driven wine, so fresh and linear and full of energy. Crisp green apples and lemon pith. Light-bodied and refreshing. At just 12% alcohol it’s easy to sip and enjoy multiple glasses. Fermented in oak barrels with native yeast and native malolactic for a slightly smoother texture. Drink now.”

95 Points

2023 Luna Gaia Agramante Grillo Sicily, Italy

2023 Luna Gaia Agramante Grillo Sicily, Italy

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Luna Gaia

Agramante Grillo
Sicily, Italy 2023

2023 Luna Gaia Agramante Grillo Sicily, Italy

Luna Gaia 2023 Agramante Grillo brings a vibrant expression of Sicily’s sun-kissed terroir, effortlessly fusing varietal purity, captivating minerality, and the soulful traditions of its island birthplace. Born from a collaboration between Cantina Orsogna and the biodynamic BioGaia collective, the wine’s artistic label celebrates Sicily’s renowned puppet theater with a nod to a culture where storytelling and viticulture intertwine.

Rooted in the fertile soils of the Valle del Belice, where volcanic earth meets cooling Mediterranean breezes, the biodynamically farmed vineyards impart a crystalline sense of place to this remarkable wine. The vineyard’s unique microclimate ensures a wine filled with bracing freshness, vibrant acidity, and mineral-laced clarity that dances effortlessly across the palate.

Unoaked yet profoundly nuanced, the 2023 Agramante Grillo enchants with crisp citrus, whispers of oyster shells, and an intriguing, stony spine. Its freshness and remarkable drinkability make it an approachable and engaging wine. As invigorating as a Mediterranean breeze, this vintage beckons you to savor the hidden treasures of Sicily, leaving an impression that is both lasting and delicious.

Luna Gaia
Agramante Grillo
Sicily, Italy 2023

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“The Luna Gaia 2023 Agramante Grillo from Sicily presents a beautiful nose featuring aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossoms, dried apricots, pears, pineapple, and browned butter with sage. On the palate, the wine has a succulent texture that coats the palate with bright stone fruit flavors, hints of tropical fruits and spices, and a long, complex finish. This wine is decadent and fun at the same time, showcasing the variety and Sicilian wine.”

94 Points

2024 Sonoma-Cutrer Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County

2024 Sonoma-Cutrer Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County

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Sonoma-Cutrer

Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County 2024

2024 Sonoma-Cutrer Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County

Sonoma-Cutrer’s 2024 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc weaves a compelling narrative of tradition intertwined with daring innovation, gracefully bridging the Old World’s meticulous sensibilities and California’s audacious spirit. For over four decades, Sonoma-Cutrer has skillfully interpreted the myriad microclimates of Sonoma Valley, transforming its diverse terroirs into bottles that capture moments and create memories.

Central to Sonoma-Cutrer’s philosophy is an unwavering commitment to sustainability and a deep respect for the natural rhythms that sustain their vineyards. Each grape cluster is hand-selected at the peak of ripeness, then swiftly chilled to 50°F, preserving its vibrant freshness and crisp acidity.

The 2024 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc emerges as a vivid tapestry woven from estate-grown grapes and carefully curated parcels from trusted growers. Aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks to highlight its pristine freshness, the wine offers an exhilarating symphony of bright orchard fruit and vibrant minerality. At just $25, this wine is ready to elevate your next summer gathering. 

Sonoma-Cutrer
Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County 2024

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“The Sonoma-Cutrer 2024 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc opens with a d a vibrant medley of freshly sliced apples, white peach, pear, nectarine, and a subtle chalky minerality. On the palate, the vibrant medley of fresh stone and tropical fruits brings a juicy, orchard-fresh quality, and sweet baking spices complemented by wet stones creating a refined texture, adding a touch of warmth and nuance. The wine is impeccably balanced—fresh, crisp, and clean—with a lifted acidity highlighting its elegance and graceful finish that lingers with notes of purity and finesse.”

93 Points

2023 Clementine by Cold Spring Vin Blanc El Dorado California

2023 Clementine by Cold Spring Vin Blanc El Dorado California

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Clementine

by Cold Spring
Vin Blanc 2023
El Dorado, California

2023 Clementine by Cold Spring Vin Blanc El Dorado California

With crystalline focus and aromatic depth, the 2023 Clementine Vin Blanc redefines the possibilities for Rhône-inspired whites grown in California’s high-altitude terrain. Perched in the Sierra Nevada foothills at elevations where the Pacific’s cooling influence meets summer warmth, the vineyards yield grapes of dazzling clarity and depth.

With a soul rooted in the Rhône Valley and a voice unmistakably Californian, this wine captures the rare harmony between sun-drenched fruit and alpine lift. Harvested at the apex of ripeness, the 2023 vintage pulses with natural energy. Winemaker Adam Smith employs whole-cluster pressing and wild yeast fermentation, allowing the vineyard’s voice to speak with purity and intention.

During our tasting, which featured White Burgundies and other Californian whites—some costing twice or even three times as much—Clementine emerged as the unexpected star. Its brilliance lies in its balance: a wine that stirs both intellect and emotion. For those seeking something simultaneously soulful and electric, this bottle sets a new standard—a beautifully kept secret worth discovering.

Clementine
by Cold Spring
Vin Blanc 2023
El Dorado, California

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“The Clementine 2023 Vin Blanc is perfumed with aromas of white blossoms, chamomile, honeycomb, buttercream frosted peach Danish pastry, lime, and tangerine. On the palate, the wine has flavors of yellow apple, ripe pear, juicy apricot, sweet spices, and a subtle exotic hint of lychee. The wine is floral and expressive with a gentle roundness on the finish.”

93 Points