EN ROUTE

“Les Pommiers” Pinot Noir 2023

En Route (owned by The House of Far Niente) makes opulent, layered, hedonistic Pinot Noirs that are full-bodied and mouthfilling. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

74 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at wine.com

HENSCHKE

“Tappa Pass” Vineyard Selection Shiraz 2021

The wines from the family producer Henschke are the most sought after and famous in Australia (with the exception of Penfolds’ Grange). The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

97 points Karen MacNeil / Winespeed

Available at Saratoga Wine

JONATA

“Fenix” 2019

“Baby Screaming Eagle” –that’s how I’ve come to think of this wine. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

98 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Saratoga Wine

THIERRY GERMAIN

“L’Echelier” Saumur Blanc 2018

The rich complexity, raciness, and bright flavors of this dry white wine are stunning.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

96 points Karen MacNeil/WineSpeed

Available at Kermit Lynch

La Doucette

LADOUCETTE

Pouilly-Fumé 2023

Ladoucette has been the iconic Pouilly-Fumé for decades.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points Karen MacNeil/WineSpeed

Available at Wine.com

Cornas

DUMIEN SERRETTE

“Henri” Cornas 2022

The village of Cornas has an inverse correlation with the wines made there.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

96 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Wine.com

Cote Rotie

LIONEL FAURY

“Les 3 Brunes” Côte-Rôtie 2022

The hillsides of Côte-Rôtie are so steep and crumbling that many must be held in place by handmade terraces.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

97 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Kermit Lynch

Bottle of Christophe Billon Condrieu showcased in soft lighting, highlighting indulgent white wine from Rhône Valley.

DOMAINE BILLON CHRISTOPHE

“Les Matisses” Condrieu 2023

The wine village of Condrieu is one of the tiniest appellations in all of France,The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

97 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at North Berkeley Imports

Grahams

GRAHAM’S

40-Year-Old Tawny Port

Someone you know only turns 40 once, and this is the 100-point wine to give them.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

100 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Total Wine & More

Hora

CATHIARD

“Hora” 2022

“Elegance without arrogance.” That’s how Florence Cathiard, one of the most formidable women in Bordeaux,The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

95 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Gary's Wine