2019 Pessac Leognan is a fabulous vintage for red and white wines. The reds offer purity, sensuality, lift and length, while the whites are floral, rich, round and lush. The elegance of the vintage comes through clearly.
2019 Haut-Medoc wines can be a bargain hunters paradise, if you know where to look. At their best, some of these wines compete with Classified Growths for a fraction of the price!
The best wines of the vintage are not reliant on concentration. Instead, they focus on elegance, finesse and charm. The top 2019 Margaux wines are extremely aromatic. You find loads of floral scents, silky tannins and sexy, sensuous textures with a gorgeous sense of purity in the fruits as well.
Diamond Creek Vineyards, one of the most iconic brands in Napa Valley sold to Louis Roederer in a surprising transaction.
2017 Chateauneuf du Pape is a vintage marked by drought. Most growers experienced low yields, but good quality in a very fine style can be found all over the appellation.
2018 Bordeaux is not only about the most famous wines. If you know where to look, there are numerous value wines selling for under $35 with character, style and the ability to age and evolve.
2018 Saint Julien should win an award for the most consistent appellation of the 2018 Bordeaux vintage. From top to bottom, every wine is beautiful and a few wines are stunning!