Château Villars Fronsac (Bordeaux) 2012 90 points – Wine Advocate “A gorgeous, deep ruby/purple color and sweet blueberry and blackberry fruit. Nice minerality and a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel make for a top-notch Fronsac in this vintage. The color is a healthy ruby/purple and the wine capable of lasting at least 10-15 years.” – Robert Parker,…

Bodegas Proelio Rioja Reserva 2016 –  92 points – James Suckling “Attractive, toasty-oak and red-plum and summer-berry aromas here with a very fresh, lithe and juicy feel that delivers a plush, fresh and long feel on the palate. The freshness here is impressive. Drink now.”- James Suckling

Domaine La Toupie, Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Volte-Face 2018 90 points – Wine Advocate “A Syrah-dominant blend aged entirely in 400-liter barrels, the 2018 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Volte Face deftly combines notes of blueberries, vanilla and peppery spice on the nose. In the mouth, it’s full-bodied and ripe, with mouth-filling richness and supple tannins. It…

Bergerie du Capucin, Pic Saint Loup, Larmanela 2017 96 points Gold – Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 “Exquisite smoky black fruit, kirsch and sweet vanilla oak interwoven with rosemary and thyme herbal characters; serious and concentrated with ripe tannins and a delightful contrasting freshness.” – Decanter 95% Syrah, 5% Grenache

La Font de Notre Dame, Gigondas le Mas 2018 (91-93) points – Wine Advocate “A blend of 80% Grenache and 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, the 2018 Gigondas is being matured mostly in concrete tank, with 20% in oak. There’s a hint of green peppercorns on the nose, then bold raspberry fruit in this full-bodied,…

Bodegas Proelio Rioja Crianza 2016 91 points – James Suckling “Pomegranate, dark cherries, dragon fruit and candied orange peel are interspersed among vanilla bean and clove character. Quite muscular on the palate, which has a lot of tannins that surround layers of dark cherries.”- James Suckling

Bergerie du Capucin, Pic Saint Loup, Dame Jeanne 2018- 90 points – Decanter Silver DWWA 2020 “Perfumed mulberry and rich spice with a core of mineral character running throughout; with ripe tannins and a long finish.”- Decanter Languedoc-Roussillon 70% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre

Abadia da Cova, Ribeira Sacra, A Fuga White 2018- “Spark joy at Thanksgiving with these $20-and-under wines” – Ellen Bhang, Globe Correspondent “Whether you plan to feast with a quarantine pod, or tuck into a repast for one or two, these food-friendly pours will surely inspire a sense of plenty. Abadía da Cova “A Fuga” Ribeira…

Domaine La Toupie Cotes du Roussillon Villages Quatuor 2017 92 points – Wine Advocate “The 2017 Quatuor is a blend of 36% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 19% Carignan and 10% Mourvèdre; one-third was aged in (primarily) older oak. It’s juicy and fresh, with raspberries and black cherries joined by riper, richer, chocolaty bass notes to create a…

Cuatro Rayas, Rueda, Organic Verdejo 2019 “BEST BUY”- Wine Enthusiast “A slightly yeasty aroma melds with apple and citrus on the nose. The plump palate is balanced by zesty acidity, while flavors of melon, apple and pineapple are in charge. Drink now.  Best Buy.”- Wine Enthusiast Vegan friendly Verdejo from Rueda