2018 | V 98 The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve is fabulous. Inky, rich and explosive, the 2018 is a fine addition to the lineage of one of Napa Valley's most historic wines. Inky red fruit, chocolate, leather and licorice all open in the glass. Aeration brings out floral top notes, raspberry and a hint of blood orange. There is plenty of depth, but the tannins are finer than they were a few years ago. Shorter time on the skins and a reduction in barrel fermentations really allow the pedigree of these Rutherford sites to come through. The 2018 is sensational.   About Winery  For more than 100 years, Beaulieu Vineyard has been setting the standard for rich, classic Napa Valley wines. Our legacy honors the marriage between state-of-the-art technology and gentle, traditional winemaking methods, a combination that enhances the expression of our remarkable vineyard terroir. From Calistoga in the north, to Carneros in the south, our Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley wines reflect this region's diverse terroir with classic varietal character.

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2015 | D 93 Dark black berries, notes of cassis on nose and palate. Intense, focused and precise, it shows a lovely purity of flavour. Excellent oak, concentrated and fresh, very good ageing potential. A fine example from Napa Valley. 2016 | JS 93 A tight and deep wine with a beautiful center palate of currants, berries, lemon rind and silky tannins. Rich and opulent, yet fresh. Lightly chewy with a caressing texture. 78% cabernet sauvignon and 11% merlot with malbec, petit verdot and cabernet franc. 2018 | JS 94 A tight and deep wine with a beautiful center palate of currants, berries, lemon rind and silky tannins. Rich and opulent, yet fresh. Lightly chewy with a caressing texture. 78% cabernet sauvignon and 11% merlot with malbec, petit verdot and cabernet franc.   About Winery  For more than 100 years, Beaulieu Vineyard has been setting the standard for rich, classic Napa Valley wines. Our legacy honors the marriage between state-of-the-art technology and gentle, traditional winemaking methods, a combination that enhances the expression of our remarkable vineyard terroir. From Calistoga in the north, to Carneros in the south, our Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley wines reflect this region's diverse terroir with classic varietal character.

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2021 | JS 96 The 2019 Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge 1er Cru is a concentrated yet graceful Pinot Noir. It offers a bouquet of Morello cherry, raspberry, blackberry, peonies, and orange rind, complemented by subtle spicy oak. The palate is voluptuous and balanced with silky, well-integrated tannins and a long finish. 2022 | JS 96 Intense and fresh with primary notes of Morello cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and cassis, alongside hints of licorice, spice, and subtle white pepper from 25% whole-cluster usage. Fleshy, medium-to-full-bodied texture offering a firm core, succulent acids, and fine, powdery, well-integrated tannins. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes This blend of the vineyard’s 12 prize clones yields a wine of complexity and completeness, the culmination of a far-reaching journey. This wine possesses a beautiful ruby color with aspects of garnet. Vibrant aromas of red cherry, strawberry and raspberry mingle with layers of crushed violet and rose petal, fresh mint and forest floor. New French oak adds even greater complexity with hints of vanilla bean and toasted bread. The entry of the wine is supple and generous and balances with its firm structure. A harmonious blend of the site’s diverse clones, a panoply of red fruits unfurls on the palate with an emergence of cranberry, pomegranate and raspberry, framed by silky tannins and lifted by bright acidity and mineral undertones. This is a restrained, concentrated wine that opens magically with each sip. The complexity of floral notes and wild red berries lingers on the palate with a lasting finish.    About Winery Wayfarer is the manifestation of a remarkable place, masterful winemaking, and the drive to go to extremes to create something truly exceptional. After nearly 30 years as an acclaimed Napa Valley vintner, Jayson Pahlmeyer became increasingly entranced by the wines of Burgundy. “Every oenophile eventually gravitates to the wines of Burgundy,” he says. In the early 1990s, Jayson began seeking out the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards in the world. A close friend, legendary French wine importer Martine Saunier, had located two parcels for sale in Burgundy – Clos de la Roche, a Grand Cru Pinot Noir vineyard in Côte de Nuits Grand Cru, and Corton Vergennes, a Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyard in Corton. His winemaker, Helen Turley, was to make the wine with the hands-on assistance of the renowned Michel Niellon at his Chassagne-Montrachet winery. However, just after the papers were signed, the deal was nullified by an obscure Burgundian real estate clause that permitted last-minute alternative offers. Though these iconic vineyards faded from his dreams, Jayson knew that, eventually, the perfect site would present itself. He just didn’t realize it would be six years later in the remote hills of the Sonoma Coast at a small farm called Wayfarer.

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Winemaker Notes Dominus Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix. The wine is bottled from the historic Napanook Vineyard. Located at the foothills of the Mayacamas, the vineyard was planted in 1838 and continues to evolve under the stewardship of Christian Moueix. The estate’s Bordeaux varietals benefit from the Yountville microclimate where temperatures are moderated by cool breezes from the San Pablo Bay. The resulting wine is a uniquely refined expression of this special terroir. About Winery The vineyards of Dominus Estate have connections to the original history of the Napa Valley as they date back to the mid 1850’s, or even earlier, when it was first cultivated. At the time, it was known as the Napanook vineyard.  In the late 1960s, while attending the University of California at Davis, Christian Moueix fell in love with the Napa Valley and its wines. Son of Jean-Pierre Moueix, the famed wine merchant and producer from Libourne, France, Moueix returned home in 1970 to manage the family vineyards, including Chateaux Petrus, La Fleur-Petrus, Trotanoy in Pomerol and Magdelaine in St. Emilion. His love of Napa Valley lingered and in 1981, he discovered the historic Napanook vineyard, a 124-acre site west of Yountville that had been the source of fruit for some of the finest Napa Valley wines of the 1940s and 1950s. In 1982, Moueix entered into a partnership with Robin Lail and Marcia Smith, the daughters of John Daniels who owned the vineyard. In 1995, he became the sole owner of the estate and chose the name Dominus, or “Lord of the Estate” in Latin to underscore his longstanding commitment to stewardship of the land. One of the most respected wine producers in the world, Christian Moueix is on a personal quest for perfection in grape growing and winemaking. It is a journey that began in Bordeaux and continues today at Dominus Estate.

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2015 dominus estate christian moueix Rich Color & AromasDeep ruby-purple in the glass. Aromas burst with red and black fruits—wild blueberries, blackberries, red currant—layered with black cherry, limestone soil, graphite, anise, warm citrus, marzipan, and hints of forest floor . Complex BouquetIt teases with crème de cassis, damp earth, tobacco leaf, smoke, spring flowers, sandalwood, roses, dried violets, and savory notes of capsicum, sage, bay leaf, cocoa nibs, black olive, licorice, and cured meat . Elegant Structure & PalateFull-bodied yet weightless, with polished, grain‑fine tannins and vibrant acidity. The palate unfolds with pure, concentrated fruit—the hallmark of its impeccable balance. Oak influence is subtle—just 40% new French—to allow terroir expression . Long, Layered FinishSeamless transition to a lingering finish, marked by depth, freshness, and savory-mineral elegance. Built for both pleasure now and long-term aging—expect evolution over the next 25–30 years . 🌟 Accolades & Insights 100 pts – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: “leaps from the glass… incredible energy and vivacity… firm, pixelated tannins… wonderful length and depth” . 100 pts – Jeb Dunnuck: “flawless… a legend in the making… elegance and power… awesome length” . Dominus EstateRooted in Napa Valley history, Dominus Estate occupies the famed Napanook vineyard—first cultivated in the mid-1800s and known for producing legendary wines of the 1940s and ’50s. In 1981, Bordeaux vintner Christian Moueix—son of Jean-Pierre Moueix of Château Pétrus—discovered the historic 124-acre site while honoring a passion for Napa first sparked at UC Davis. By 1995, he became sole owner, naming it Dominus ("Lord of the Estate") to reflect his deep commitment to the land. Today, Moueix's fusion of Bordeaux tradition and Napa terroir continues to craft some of the region’s most iconic and age-worthy wines.  

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2015 | V 90 The 2015 Merlot offers incredibly expressive aromas of strawberry, blueberry and plum, which carry through into a round, luscious palate full of bright berry and lollipop fruit notes. The finish is lengthy yet integrated, with plenty of tannin that is rich, ripe and velvety on the palate. 2016 | WE 93 2019 embodies classic Hillside Select richness, vibrancy, and balance. The aromas push out of the glass, offering black cherry, cedar, cassis, and juicy red summer berries with lifted floral tones. Even at this youthful age, the complexity of the vintage is striking, merging dark fruit with tobacco, espresso, black olive, red plum, and black tea. The expansive mid-palate is complemented by ripe integrated tannins that add depth and structure, culminating in a long, profound finish.   About Winery Shafer Vineyards has produced classic Napa Valley wines for more than 40 years. Shafer’s wines, including its signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Hillside Select, are found in collectors’ cellars and on wine lists in top luxury hotels and restaurants throughout the world. The vineyard and cellar teams, led by winemaker Elias Fernandez, cultivate more than 200 acres of Shafer-owned vineyards, sources for the winery's celebrated Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay, TD-9, One Point Five, Relentless, and Hillside Select. The winery has a decades-long commitment to sustainability. Beginning in the 1980s Shafer embraced farming techniques that eliminate insecticides and herbicides, and carefully conserve water resources. In 2004 Shafer became the first winery in the U.S. to go 100% solar.

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Winemaker Notes The 2014 Joseph Drouhin Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is a powerful, deep red pinot noir with complex aromas of wild berries, cassis, licorice, and savory gamebird. Aged in oak, it offers robust muscle, fine-grained tannins, and an incredibly long, mineral-driven finish with profound aging potential. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2019 Joseph Drouhin Musigny Grand Cru Rouge is a highly acclaimed, rare Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. Renowned for its beguiling bouquet of wild berries, truffles, and spice, it balances weightless intensity with gravelly minerality. This exceptional red wine offers immense aging potential for up to 4 decades. About Winery Joseph Drouhin established his négociant house in Beaune in 1880, laying the foundation for what would become one of Burgundy’s most influential wine families. Over the following decades, the Drouhin family expanded vineyard holdings across Chablis, Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, and Côte Chalonnaise, while also sourcing grapes from trusted growers. In 1957, Robert Drouhin, Joseph’s grandson, took over and introduced estate bottling, elevating quality and reputation. He also spearheaded the family’s international expansion by founding Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley in 1987, making them one of the first Burgundian families to invest in the U.S. Today, the estate spans more than 90 hectares in Burgundy and is fully certified organic since 2009, producing wines that emphasize elegance, finesse, and terroir expression. The domaine remains family-run, with Joseph’s great-grandchildren at the helm, ensuring continuity of tradition while embracing modern sustainability.  

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Winemaker Notes The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Savigny-lès-Beaune "Clos des Godeaux" is a 100% Pinot Noir with a ruby hue. Winemaker notes highlight an elegant, feminine profile featuring aromas of red berries, spice, and roses. The palate delivers blackcurrant and raspberry flavors with silky, delicate tannins and a prolonged finish. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a generous Pinot Noir offering bright, intense color and a silky texture. It features aromas of cherry, woody, and fine spicy notes, leading into a rich, harmonious palate structured by fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and an elegant finish.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2016 Joseph Drouhin Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is a powerful, full-bodied Pinot Noir. It features a classic nose of wild berries, cassis, game bird, and bonfire. On the palate, it delivers a deep, brooding core of fruit, savory complexity, fine ample tannins, and a long finish. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2017 Joseph Drouhin Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is a medium-bodied, complex Pinot Noir that utilizes about 40% whole cluster fermentation. It features expressive aromas of dark berry fruit, bergamot, orange rind, and peony. The palate offers sapid, juicy red berry flavors, subtle baking spice, and melting tannins, balanced by a refined structure and a long, expressive finish.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2017 Joseph Drouhin Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is a structured, medium-bodied Pinot Noir. It offers intense aromas of raspberries, wild cherries, and rich earthy undertones. The palate displays sublime elegance, refined tannins, and lingering fruit persistence, framed by a delicate touch of new oak.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2019 Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge 1er Cru is a concentrated yet graceful Pinot Noir. It offers a bouquet of Morello cherry, raspberry, blackberry, peonies, and orange rind, complemented by subtle spicy oak. The palate is voluptuous and balanced with silky, well-integrated tannins and a long finish. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes This blend of our generous and supple 2018 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is dominated by Oakville Ranch Vineyard. Located in the hills among famous neighbors Dalla Valle, Pedregal and Backus vineyards, Oakville Ranch produces powerful, rich, structured wines. Cabernet Sauvignon wines made from two other vineyards along Skellenger Lane were blended in to add expressive fruit character and lush tannins. Each component of this blend spent four weeks fermenting on skins to ensure that the tannins and fruit flavors were balanced. The resulting wine is rich and vibrant, offering vivid flavors of blackberry, raspberry, cassis and mocha. About Winery Sojourn Cellars was founded in 2001 by two tennis friends, Craig Haserot and Erich Bradley, who shared a passion for great wine and tennis. They started with small bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon from exceptional vineyard sources. Over the years, Sojourn Cellars has grown into a boutique winery producing highly acclaimed Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Their hands-off winemaking style allows the character of the vineyard sites to shine through in the wines.

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2023 | JS 96 Generous aromas of blackberry, chocolate covered cherries and espresso give way to a full midpalate filled with black cherry and berry flavors, accented by dusky dark cocoa and toffee notes. Fine-grained tannins offer structure from start to end, with a velvety finish layered with ripe, lingering black fruit flavors.   About Winery  Founded in 1885 by Gold Rush Forty-Niner John Benson, Napa Valley's Far Niente prospered until Prohibition forced its abandonment in 1919. In 1979, Gil and Beth Nickel purchased and meticulously restored the stone shell, excavating North America’s first modern wine caves and successfully resuming winemaking with their 1982 vintage. Far Niente, which translates from Italian to "without a care" or "sweetness of doing nothing", has grown to become a benchmark Napa Valley producer.

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2021 | JS 93 Robust aromatics of boysenberry, blackberry, cranberry, and black cherry are the centerpiece of this wine, harmonizing with the underlying aromas of violets, sandalwood, and forest floor. The first sip opens on the palate with a rush of softness and density, and lush, savory tannins. Red berries, blackberry, and cassis envelop the tongue on the mid-palate, gently punctuated with subtle acidity followed by a long, flavorful finish.   About Winery  Grgich Hills Estate was founded in 1977 by Croatian immigrant and world-renowned winemaker, Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, and Austin Hills of Hills Bros. Coffee fame, after Mike's Chardonnay at Chateau Montelena won the 1976 Paris Tasting. This landmark event, where a California wine beat top French wines, earned Napa Valley international recognition and inspired Grgich to pursue his dream of owning his own winery. Grgich Hills became known for producing high-quality, food-friendly wines using natural and sustainable farming practices, becoming a leader in the Napa Valley wine industry and achieving the prestigious Regenerative Organic Certification in 2023. 

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2020 | D 95 It's a fashionable, complex, and complete wine showing a deep ruby-purple in the glass and attractive aromas of spiced blackberries, kirsch, perfumed violets, cassis, and tobacco spices. Medium-bodied with compact, juicy dark fruits and firm, elongated, elegant tannins and iron-like minerality on the length finish.   About Winery  Grgich Hills Estate was founded in 1977 by Croatian immigrant and world-renowned winemaker, Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, and Austin Hills of Hills Bros. Coffee fame, after Mike's Chardonnay at Chateau Montelena won the 1976 Paris Tasting. This landmark event, where a California wine beat top French wines, earned Napa Valley international recognition and inspired Grgich to pursue his dream of owning his own winery. Grgich Hills became known for producing high-quality, food-friendly wines using natural and sustainable farming practices, becoming a leader in the Napa Valley wine industry and achieving the prestigious Regenerative Organic Certification in 2023. 

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2018 | WE 94 This classic Zinfandel exhibits lush, fruit-forward aromas of cherry, raspberry and candied orange with savory undertones of sandalwood and sweet licorice. On the palate, notes of juicy blood orange, plum, and ripe fig lead into vivacious tannins on the mid-palate with vibrant acidity. This Zinfandel’s balanced and elegant structure promises a long, graceful aging potential.   About Winery  Grgich Hills Estate was founded in 1977 by Croatian immigrant and world-renowned winemaker, Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, and Austin Hills of Hills Bros. Coffee fame, after Mike's Chardonnay at Chateau Montelena won the 1976 Paris Tasting. This landmark event, where a California wine beat top French wines, earned Napa Valley international recognition and inspired Grgich to pursue his dream of owning his own winery. Grgich Hills became known for producing high-quality, food-friendly wines using natural and sustainable farming practices, becoming a leader in the Napa Valley wine industry and achieving the prestigious Regenerative Organic Certification in 2023. 

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Winemaker Notes The 2018 Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru "Grèves" Rouge is a beautifully expressive, pure, and texturally complete Pinot Noir that highlights the concentration of a warm, solar vintage while maintaining classic Burgundy elegance. In the glass, it displays an intense, brilliant purplish-cherry red color. The bouquet is strikingly open and aromatic, weaving together ripe aromas of black raspberry, dark cherry, and wild currant with delicate floral notes of violets, all framed by hints of sweet oak spice, autumn leaf, and a faint touch of smoky tobacco. On the palate, the wine delivers a full-bodied, generous mouthfeel characterized by an incredibly smooth, caressing, and velvety texture packed with dense, juicy red and black fruits. While the vintage brings a natural richness and a supple roundness to the mid-palate, it is kept impeccably balanced by a surprising vein of fresh acidity and structured around fine, youthfully taut tannins that prevent any sense of heaviness. The finish is remarkably persistent and classy, leaving a lingering impression of crème de cassis, exotic five-spice, and a fine dust of earthy minerals, making this a highly rewarding Beaune Premier Cru that is deliciously approachable now but possesses the structure to evolve gracefully in the cellar for the next decade. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais-Villages pours a brilliant raspberry hue and opens with a refined, lifted bouquet of red fruit syrup, crunchy wild strawberries, and delicate floral notes of violet and peony. Reflecting the cooler, classical nature of the 2021 vintage, it is light-to-medium-bodied and refreshingly vibrant on the palate, delivering a silky texture with supple, barely-there tannins and a bright streak of acidity. Juicy and inherently charming, its lively core of red berries and subtle blossom undertones lingers smoothly through a clean, refreshing finish that is best enjoyed with a light chill.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais-Villages pours a brilliant raspberry hue and opens with a refined, lifted bouquet of red fruit syrup, crunchy wild strawberries, and delicate floral notes of violet and peony. Reflecting the cooler, classical nature of the 2021 vintage, it is light-to-medium-bodied and refreshingly vibrant on the palate, delivering a silky texture with supple, barely-there tannins and a bright streak of acidity. Juicy and inherently charming, its lively core of red berries and subtle blossom undertones lingers smoothly through a clean, refreshing finish that is best enjoyed with a light chill.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru displays an intense, brilliant ruby hue and opens with an aromatic, lifted bouquet dominated by crunchy red cherries and wild raspberries, accentuated by delicate hints of violets, exotic spices, and a whisper of forest musk. True to the cooler, classical nature of the 2021 vintage, the palate offers fantastic vibrancy, precision, and drive rather than brute weight, coating the mouth in a silky, generous texture (gras). Medium-bodied yet seamlessly structured, its succulent core of pure red fruit is supported by noble, fine-grained tannins and a streak of lively acidity, culminating in a long, elegant finish marked by lingering floral and spice nuances that will reward patient cellaring.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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