ELOUAN Chardonnay Oregon 2018 $22 (89 points)
Plush and zesty, with lively tropical fruit and toasty cinnamon flavors that linger on the polished finish. Drink now.
Plush and zesty, with lively tropical fruit and toasty cinnamon flavors that linger on the polished finish. Drink now.
Very svelte and well-structured, with loads of rich minerality to the dried cherry, berry and Asian spice flavors. Intense underbrush notes midpalate lead to cedar and sandalwood accents on the finish. Drink now through 2024.
Fragrant wafts of smoke and spice accent the steeped raspberry and mandarin orange peel flavors of this tightly meshed rosé Champagne, which is backed by a vivid spine of mouthwatering acidity and is silky on the palate, with hints of dried herb, licorice and toasted almond playing on the finish. Drink now through 2025.
Juicy, plump cherry, blackberry and blueberry flavors mingle with vanilla bean, mocha and nutmeg details in this red. The tannins are firm, and there’s a savory, sanguine note in the background, plus a lingering hint of roasted chestnut. Shiraz and Gre…
Juicy, with details of hot stone to the dried cherry and berry flavors, which feature accents of savory herbs. The fresh finish ends on a ripe note. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Drink now.
Vibrant, a sleek and intense mix of passionfruit, guava and lemon drop flavors along with a touch of celery salt on the finish. Drink now.
This is elegant, exuding cherry, plum, eucalyptus and mineral flavors. There is a chalky element in the texture that’s clean and drying as this tightens up on the finish, with fine intensity and length. Best from 2023 through 2040.