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ACCOLADE RESULTS
91 points
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut
Wilfred Wong, Wilfred Wong, August 2023
“The Piper Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut is sleek and delivers nicely on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of apple and peach skin. It is bright and zesty in the finish, making it an excellent partner with tuna tartare.”
91 points
2020 Luke Columbia Valley "The Companion" Red Blend
Loren Sonkin, intowine.com, September 2023
“This is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 14% Syrah, 3% Petite Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec from Washington State. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice; dusty with black raspberries, plums, spice, slight black cherries and a hint of vanilla. Soft texture with medium tannins. On the palate, black raspberries, cassis with underlying spice and slight char. Long finish. This is an easy drinking red that has some backbone and depth. Drink over the next five to seven years. Very nice on its own, this will work great with a brisket out of the smoker.”
90 points
2020 Laurenz V. Charming Grüner Veltliner
Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator, May 2023
“Round yet vibrant, with a streak of chamomile and white pepper layered with nectarine, orchard fruit and distinct flinty character on a medium-weight palate. Drink now through 2028. 250 cases imported.”
90 points
2022 Donnafugata Rosa Dolce&Gabbana
Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, August 2023
“Salt air and flinty crushed rock are first on the nose of this pale pink rosato, followed by pink grapefruit and nectarine. The salty citrus blend continues on the palate, with the notes of stone fruit giving emphasis to a roundness that gives length.”
90 points
2020 M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rouge
Anna-Christina Cabrales, Wine Enthusiast, September 2023
“Lush enough to sink your teeth into, this delicious everyday go-to wine is loaded with mulled raspberry, strawberry and blackberry topped with a handful of wild thyme. Balanced with a refreshing midpalate lift with white peppercorn is followed by a warm stony finish. — Anna-Christina Cabrales”
90 points
2020 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, May 2023
“The Donnafugata 2020 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Floramundi (made with Nero d'Avola and Frappato) is very bright and floral with wild rose, lavender and a hint of sweet peach blossom. The wine's bright primary fruit cedes to tangy freshness and a light-weight texture. Fundamentally, this is one of those extremely food-friendly reds that could pair with anything from baked fish to roast chicken. Production is 46,000 bottles.”
90 points
2021 Amalaya Malbec
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, November 2022
“The dark red 2021 Malbec is young, primary and fresh, with ripe fruit and nice balance. It is varietal and has notes of violets and small berries and a touch of herbs. It's medium-bodied with medium ripeness and moderate alcohol, 13.9%. In reality, it's not 100% Malbec, as it contains 10% Tannat and 5% Petit Verdot. A serious red for very little money.”
90 points
2021 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
Tom Hyland, Italian Wine Report, March 2023
“100% Frappato, aged in stainless steel tanks. Bright, medium deep garnet; aromas of currant, wild strawberry and oregano. Medium-bodied with very good ripeness, lively acidity, moderate tannins and impressive persistence. This wine beautifully combines excellent varietal character, notable typicity and admirable harmony. Pair this with a range of foods from eggplant parmigiana to lighter game birds; 4-5 years.”
90 points
2022 Luke Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Loren Sonkin, intowine.com, September 2023
“From Washington state, this comes in at 13.2%abv. Green/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with lemon/lime, minerality and a touch of grassiness. Medium bodied with a nice, slightly oily texture. Good acidity. On the palate, limes with a slight gooseberry note and underlying minerality. Long finish. Overall, a very nice Sauvignon Blanc for a very fair price. This is lovely on its own and will work nicely with lighter foods. A great choice with a fruit salad for lunch.”
90 points
2020 Luke Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Loren Sonkin, intowine.com, September 2023
“This is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 2% Petite Verdot from Washington state. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cassis, char and slight dark chocolate. Full bodied. Silky tannins. On the palate, black cherries, cassis, slight chocolate and a bit of spice. Some minty and bitter cherry notes on the finish. There is some depth here and it may improve a bit with short term cellaring. It is nice on its own, but seemed better with food. Of course, a burger would do, but it worked great with Felafel. Drink over the next five to eight years.”
89 points
2021 Oberon Merlot, Napa Valley
Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, November 2023
“Direct and zesty, with appealing red currant, dried herb and spice flavors that finish with snappy tannins. Drink now through 2029.”
89 points
2021 Laurenz V. Singing Grüner Veltliner
Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator, May 2023
“Savory and fresh, this boasts green plum, tangerine, candied melon and grass cut through with vibrant acidity. Drink now through 2027. 5,000 cases imported.”
88 points
2022 Oberon Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
MaryAnn Worobeic, Wine Spectator, November 2023
“Offers elegant pear, peach and apple notes on a supple, juicy frame, with orange blossom accents that linger. Drink now.”
88 points
2021 Donnafugata Lighea
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, May 2023
“Made with Zibibbo (otherwise known as Muscat of Alexandria), the unoaked 2021 Sicilia Lighea shows musky floral aromas that are perfumed and fresh. They can best be categorized under the headings of honey, sage and sweet peach. This is a lovely white wine to enjoy by the glass right before a summer beach dinner. This is a big production of 187,000 bottles.”
88 points
2022 Amalaya Blanco
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, November 2022
“The young and floral 2022 Blanco de Corte was produced with 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling, two aromatic varieties where the Moscatel-like, orange-blossom aromas of the Torrontés dominate. It has moderate ripeness and alcohol (12.5%), keeping good freshness and mellow acidity and coming through as soft and tender. It finishes dry. 180,000 bottles were filled unoaked under a screw cap.”
94 points
2022 Luke Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Michael Schaefer, Beverage Dynamics, September 2023
“The nose is dominated by tropical fruit, with hints of grass. In the mouth, it showcases the typical aspects of bright citrus and stone fruits, with amazing focus and balance. Its great acidity makes it a wonderful paring with a wide variety of foods.”
92 points
2022 Luke Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Catherine Fallis, Planet Grape Wine Review, October 2023
“Light, crisp, racy and dry with notes of apricot, kiwi, mango, green peppercorn and marjoram”
91 points
2020 Luke Columbia Valley "The Companion" Red Blend
Catherine Fallis, Planet Grape Wine Review, October 2023
“Full, ripe and plush with notes of black cherry, mulberry, chocolate ganache and cinnamon.”