This gorgeous blend of Vermentino, Ugni Blanc, Sémillon, and Clairette is both fleshy and mineral-driven.

This red is 100% Pineau d’Aunis, an indigenous red grape we hold dear because of its mystifying aromatics and bright, juicy texture.

Displaying both the oyster shell quality we love about Chablis and the sunny orchard fruit notes that make Bourgogne blancs so delicious.

The Jurassic limestone soil and high elevation lieu-dit where the name “Montmajou” springs from lend this blanc a lean elegance.

May Adventures Club ~ Alouettes harkens to a different era: it’s pleasantly tannic and chalky, with sleek notes of licorice, cranberry, and prickly black pepper.

Some wines deliver well beyond expectations—this is one of them. Pure, delicious, and invigorating.

If you can’t make it to the south of France this year, here’s a way to bring the Mediterranean sun to you.

This low-alcohol Etna white shows subtly smoky aroma complemented by notes of yellow fruit, herbs, and wild broom.

This is Vouvray sec of the cold mountain stream persuasion—bracing, with a clean finish.

A crisp, linear white with subtle aromas of flowers and herbs, this is an all-purpose bargain sipper made for aperitivo, salads, and seafood.

Crystalline purity, mouthwatering salinity, and complexity without weight make this akin to an Alpine premier cru.?

This wine is full of fresh Grenache fruit, beautifully perfumed, with a refined and elegant finish.

A laid-back Barbera-based rosso with soft fruit and gentle tannins to enjoy with anything, not just Italian food.

This small parcel has a fruit-forward, approachable style, yet with intense spice and licorice in there as well, perhaps from the deep-rooted old Syrah vines.

Brimming with honeysuckle, lychee, and citrus, this Bordeaux blend is reliably harmonious with Eastern cuisine.

A profound red wine full of depth, liveliness, and old-school, rustic character.

The Rozeta features the exuberant, inviting perfume and velvety wild fruit we expect from a wine that underwent 100% whole-cluster fermentation.

Made from mostly Merlot and a splash of Cabernet Franc, this velvety rouge is approachable now despite having years of beautiful life ahead.

The Roûmieu-Lacoste Sauternes is a ravishing beast, its decadent sweetness matched only by its refreshing acidity. The excellent balance and dazzling complexity make it a thrill to drink now and a sure thing for the cellar.

Limited to vintages where poor weather prevents individual bottlings, Climat renders all the top qualities of the Robert family’s holdings.

This bottle gives some of my favorite grand cru Rieslings a run for their money with a nose evoking peach skin and a palate rippling with fresh acidity.

Delicate floral perfume, medium body, and velvety tannin.

Made from Riserva-quality Barolo Nebbiolo, it’s a throwback to the Baroli of yesteryear, profound and stately.

Who could resist such a heavenly ambrosia, with its scent spring wildflowers, citrus blossoms, and succulently ripe grapes?

A wine of striking finesse that shows off the crunchy red fruit, floral notes, and peppery spice typical of Pinot Noir from Burgundy’s far north.

Vibrancy and vigor are on full display in this bottling, which is made from Nebbiolo grown within the Barolo appellation.

Real refreshment, plus a serious side and good concentration from old vines in chalky marl soils.

Think classic, spirited Sangiovese with a wilder, slightly darker-fruited, herb-singed character from the ancient seaside maquis-studded limestone.

Not quite Rhône-like and not quite Corsican, this has the best of both worlds, with plenty of palate-staining black fruit to boot.

A beautiful example of Biancu Gentile, an heirloom white grape revived from near-extinction by Arena in the 1990s.

The interplay of salinity, bitters, and a waxy richness tug at the palate in every direction, providing a textural experience you’ll particularly appreciate at table.

This wine is deep and textural, with serious presence on the palate and a dry, flinty finish.

Made from young vine fruit from Grand Cru vineyards, this Riesling delivers delicious fruit, crispness, and minerality beyond its price point.

The new vintage shows great freshness and brightness, making me think of tart berries picked in the forest just a touch below full ripeness.

Searching for something a bit funky to enliven your jaded palate? Look no further and prepare for an experience like none other.

Aged eight years before release, the wine is textured, vibrant, and delightfully decadent.

A single-vineyard bottling whose age lends a soft, drawn butter richness to its bright, tart citrus palate.

A black wine made from steep inclines planted to Tannat and some Cabernet Sauvignon, it demands patience while its dense, mouth-coating tannins slowly release their clutching grip.

A luscious Verdicchio with layered textures that white Burgundy lovers chase after.

This chewy, bone-warming red offers thick aromas of ripe black cherry and wild brush that beg for something hearty, such as an epic roast saturated with garlic and herbs.

The grape is better known as the Loire’s delicate Muscadet, but grown in the land from whence it’s named, it takes on lovely length and texture.