Domaine de Montille is widely regarded as one of the leading producers of the Côte de Beaune, with landholdings that include over 17 hectares of premier cru vineyards in the famous winemaking villages of Pommard and Volnay. Now managed by second-gen
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2015 Burgundy from Meo Camuzet
Located in the heart of Vosne-Romaneé, Méo-Camuzet is one of the most celebrated domaines of Burgundy, with an astounding fourteen hectares of land in some of the most spectacular appellations and crus of the region. Now managed by second-generation
American Classics from Schrader Cellars
For over a decade, proprietors Fred and Carol Schrader have produced benchmark Cabernet Sauvignons from the most prestigious vineyards in Napa Valley, most notably the historic Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. With the help of superstar wi
Burgundy Lovers Rejoice: Grand Crus from Armand Rousseau
Armand Rousseau ranks alongside Romanée-Conti, Leroy, and Leflaive as one of Burgundy's most legendary producers, and simply put, their wines belong in every collector's cellar. Founded in the 1930s, Rousseau helped pioneer the practice of estate-bo
Uncompromising Style: Dunn's Howell Mountain Cabernet
Since 1979, Randy Dunn has been one of the most iconoclastic winemakers in Napa Valley, producing Cabernets with formidable tannins and subdued alcohol levels that showcase the unique terroir of Howell Mountain. Now joined at the winery by his son Mi
On Sale: Highly Rated Cabernets from Cade, Vine Hill Ranch, and Merryvale
December is upon us, so we're pulling out all the stops and offering a trio of critically acclaimed Napa Cabernets at the lowest confirmed retail prices in the country, with even deeper discounts on purchases of three bottles or more:Cade Reserve Cab
Value in the Northern Rhône: Côte Rôtie from Jean-Luc Jamet
For decades, Domaine Jamet has been the benchmark in Côte-Rôtie, inspiring a cult-like following that has made older vintages impossible to find in today’s marketplace. After more than 20 years of managing the domaine alongside his brother, second-g
Luxury Conglomerate LVMH Purchases Majority Stake in Colgin Cellars
As reported in multiple media outlets, the multinational luxury conglomerate Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (better known as LVMH) has purchased a 60% ownership stake in cult Napa Valley producer Colgin Cellars for an undisclosed sum. Prior to
Napa Valley's Grand Cru: Heitz Martha's Vineyard
Heitz’s Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet ranks among the most famous California wines of the 20th Century, having appeared in the legendary Judgment of Paris tasting of 1976 that catapulted Napa Valley to international fame. The vineyard itself is a 34-ac
The Heart and Soul of Châteauneuf: Henri Bonneau's Réserve des Célestins
Henri Bonneau’s Châteauneufs, particularly the mythic Réserve des Célestins, are as renowned for their almost otherworldly beauty, complexity, and power as they are scarce and difficult to find. Traditionalist to the core, the domaine crafts savory,