We found the brand new Vacheron ‘Le Paradis’ 2020 to be another fitting moniker as this crisp white wine delivers a refreshing Paradise! Launching forth with a delightful bouquet of gardenia and fresh herbs (tarragon and mint) notes, the palate dazzles with oh-so impressive pink grapefruit, lemon zest and sea breeze. The vibrant texture and...

This sumptuous new Pinot is mouth-filling and gorgeous now plus shows the potential to evolve gracefully. Loaded with bright red fruit flavors make this winner powerful from the get-go! The cornucopia of full-throttle fruit flavors include dark berry, black cherry, raspberry, and hints of baking spices and black tea on the majestic finish. A deliciously...

This is a monumental effort that displays concentrated dark fruit flavors, truffle, tobacco, and graphite. Intense and rich on the palate, luxurious velvet tannins give way to notes of black cherry, plum, espresso, dried savory herbs and cocoa. Exceedingly complex and expensive tasting for the price-point, the 2016 Altagracia showcases the Eisele terroir in an...

This is another majestic release from this lauded vineyard and reminds us of our most recent favorite, 2016. This new 2018 Altagracia displays concentrated dark fruit flavors, truffle, and pipe tobacco. Sultry and luxuriously smooth tannins give way to notes of black berry, plum, espresso, exotics spices and hints of mocha on the prodigious finish....

This is majestic new Cabernet boasts luscious dark fruit flavors, hints of Toblerone and a velvety rich texture. Luxurious notes of black cherry, plum, currant, espresso, dried savory herbs and cocoa lead to an expansive finish that delights the palate now and promises supreme pleasure for a decade. Enjoy now (decanting recommended prior to 2022)...

One of Napa’s most acclaimed over-achievers, Altagracia 2019 is another intensely delicious vintage sporting a silky texture reminiscent of the 2013 Library vintage we sampled recently. This new 2019 Altagracia displays concentrated dark fruit flavors, truffle, and savory spices. Plush tannins give way to notes of blackberry, plum, espresso, and hints of Cohiba on the...

Year in year out this is one of Napa’s most acclaimed over-achievers, Altagracia 2020 edition is another success featuring loads of well-balanced dark fruit and an oh-so-creamy texture. This new Altagracia displays concentrated red and black fruit flavors, truffle, and savory spices. Bold tannins give way to notes of cedar, graphite, espresso, dark chocolate and...

Brilliantly expressive and bold, the 2023 La Boheme has a luxurious texture and sense of purity. Layers of red apple, cherry, and ripe red berries are lifted by an airy brightness that gives the richness space to breathe. Subtle Brunello-like spice and savory herbs weave through the fruit, lending depth and sophistication. As it opens...

Gorgeous aromas of pear, grapefruit, orange blossom and lemon zest open up on the palate to include white peach, kiwi and melon notes with a lush, lip-smacking texture. This wine shows tremendous purity of fruit with a subtle minerality to boot. Enjoy over the next 4-5 years. Bravo!

This stunner offers a fresh and riveting bouquet, with notes of cassis, cigar box, and lavender, leading to a wildly opulent and structured palate with a sophisticated balance of roasted plum, sweet and exotic spices, espresso and savory herb. This wine hits all the notes of a top tier cult producer at a fraction of...