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Winemaker Notes (Vivino | 4.3) Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé pours with a luminous, coppery-orange hue and delicate, persistent bubbles. On the nose, it is immediately expressive, offering a generous bouquet dominated by fresh red fruits like wild strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, which beautifully evolve into warm, yeasty notes of toasted brioche, almonds, and dried fruits. The palate is robust, structured, and delightfully vinous thanks to the heavy Pinot Noir influence, balancing a fresh, vibrant acidity with a creamy, velvety mousse. It finishes beautifully with a harmonious, long-lasting impression of redcurrants, citrus peel, and a lingering, chalky refinement. About Winery Veuve Clicquot, now one of the largest Champagne Houses, was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot under the label "Clicquot". After establishing the brand throughout Europe, Russia and the United States, Philippe was joined by his son, François Clicquot, at the head of the House in 1798. Seven years later, following his untimely death, François’ young widow, Barbe Ponsardin, took over the family business at just 27 years old. The House would subsequently be renamed in her honor: ‘Veuve Clicquot’ means ‘The Widow Clicquot.’

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Domaine du Clos de Tart, located in Morey-Saint-Denis in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, is one of the region’s most historic and prestigious estates, founded in 1141 by Cistercian nuns of Tart Abbey. Remarkably, Clos de Tart has remained intact as a single Grand Cru monopole for nearly nine centuries, never fragmented or divided, making it the largest Grand Cru monopole in Burgundy today. After centuries under ecclesiastical ownership, the estate passed into private hands following the French Revolution and was acquired by the Mommessin family in 1932, who managed it for over 80 years. In 2017, the domaine entered a new era when it was purchased by Groupe Artemis, the holding company of François Pinault, marking a significant transition that combined centuries of tradition with modern investment and innovation.

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Winemaker Notes (JS | 94) Termes is a red wine from the Toro region, reflecting the vibrant spirit of this area. It stands out for its fruitiness, freshness, and complexity. With balanced balanced, it is perfect to enjoy young. About Winery Numanthia is located in the Toro region of Spain. Its four vineyards are located along the south bank of the Duero River. The wine is named after a legendary Spanish city that was destroyed (after 20 yrs of resistance) by Roman legions. It is to Spain what the hilltop village of Masada is to Israel: a monument of history. Its 40 hectares of land are covered with an abundance of elements derived from the disintegration of Pliocene grit, clay and limestone. Numanthia's first vintage was produced in 1998 and received a 95-point rating from Robert Parker. Since then, the Toro region has been producing wines that have begun to rival those of Spain's richest wine-producing regions of Ribera del Duero, Rioja and Priorat.

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2021 | WE 91 firm tension to the palate, where melon flavors are cut by wet stone elements 2022 | WE 91 Soft strawberry and watermelon aromas are cut by tangerine peel on the nose of this bottling. The palate has earthy tones of wet rocks and chalk, with well-integrated acidity pumping into the finish.   About Winery In the golden, oak-studded hills of Paso Robles' fabled west side, not far from William Randolph Hearst's magnificent castle, there is a man with a Homeric vision. His name is Daniel Daou and he is devoting his life and every imaginable resource to creating, first and foremost, a Cabernet Sauvignon that rivals the very best in the world. Gracefully perched atop a stunning promontory at 2,200 feet, the DAOU Spanish Colonial style winery is embraced by a tangible serenity. Hawks wheel and bank while the all-day sun caresses close planted rows of lush, emerald green vines. The 100 percent calcareous soil makes no sound as it passes out nourishment and only a gentle breeze flows up through the Templeton Gap from the Pacific. The quiet is bewitching; you want to lay down roots here, just as the four-year-old vines have done. But the sense of peace belies the serious industry at work on this 100 acre estate. No effort is spared to create the luscious varietals and blends that flow from this limited production winery. This kind of synergy happens rarely: superlative climate and terroir, super intensive vineyard culture, and cutting edge viticultural practice. You're more likely to find it in Bordeaux than Central California. Coupled with the infectious passion and gracious, family style hospitality of the Daou brothers, Georges and Daniel, the result is pure magic. The kind of magic that comes in a bottle.

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Cakebread Chardonnay (Napa Valley, California, USA) opens with inviting aromas of ripe green and golden apple, white peach, and subtle oak spice. On the palate, it delivers rich flavors of apple, pear, melon, and citrus, supported by a creamy texture and vibrant acidity. Hints of minerality, vanilla, and lemon linger through the clean, refreshing finish. Elegant yet full-bodied, this Chardonnay shows superb balance and depth, with the potential to develop even greater complexity over several years of aging.     About Winery  Cakebread Cellars was founded in 1973 by Jack and Dolores Cakebread in Rutherford, Napa Valley, California. Their journey began when Jack, originally a photographer, visited Napa to shoot images for a wine book and ended up purchasing a small ranch. From those modest beginnings, the family built a winery that quickly gained recognition for its Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, later expanding into Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other varietals. Over the decades, Cakebread Cellars has grown into one of Napa Valley’s most respected family-owned wineries, known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and hospitality, with wines now distributed internationally.

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Winemaker Notes (D | 95) Ripe red berry aromas with toasty and hazel nut notes. Full-bodied, yet elegant. Ripe pineapple and ginger notes with hints of black licorice, making for a rich and exotic palate. Elegant, long a juicy with a suave finish. About Winery Château d’Esclans, a magical property, is situated in the heart of Provence, northeast of St. Tropez overlooking La Vallée d’Esclans (the Esclans Valley) with the Mediterranean coast in the faint distance. The vision of Sacha Lichine (Founder) with his acquisition of the Château in 2006 was to create the greatest rosés in the world igniting the “Rosé Renaissance”. Patrick Léon (Founding Winemaker) became an essential part of the project bringing his many years of international winemaking experience to Château d’Esclans. He introduced new and innovative winemaking techniques to Provence which revolutionized the styles of rosés being produced from this appellation. This led to the creation of a world class rosé portfolio from Château d’Esclans including Whispering Angel, Rock Angel, Les Clans, and Garrus: a new generation of rosés characterized by elegance, depth, richness and complexity. Today, Patrick’s son Bertrand currently leads the winemaking team following in the footsteps of his father. Sold in over 100 countries, these rosés are enjoyed globally from London to the Hamptons, and from St. Barth’s to the Swiss Alps. Whether you are relaxing by the beach, on a yacht, or in the mountains during “après ski”, Château d’Esclans rosés are a light and refreshing accompaniment to any destination. Whispering Angel is today’s worldwide reference for Provence rosé.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Chateau Cos d'Estournel is a Grand Cru vineyard located in St. Estephe. Its oriental facade is adorned with three pagoda turrets, all cast in a soft golden sandstone. Chateau Cos d'Estournel today covers 170 acres separated from Chateau Lafite, along the southern edge, by the stream between St. Estephe and Pauillac. The gravelly soil, over a flint, limestone and silicate subsoil low in nitrogen, has eroded over centuries to form steep ridges which perfectly drain the vineyards. The vineyards are planted 60 percent in Cabernet Sauvignon vines, 2 percent of Cabernet Franc, and 38 percent in Merlot. Naturally, the percentage of Cabernet or Merlot in the composition of each vintage depends on the climate which favors one grape variety or the other.

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc is a complex, textural skin-contact white wine from Margaret River, Australia, though it is not currently listed for direct purchase on Wine.com (which instead stocks other Vasse Felix expressions like their Filius Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay). About Winery Vasse Felix is the oldest wine estate in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, founded in 1967 by cardiologist Dr. Thomas Brendan Cullity. Cullity planted the first 8 acres of vines to prove the area's potential for fine winemaking, naming the estate after French sailor Timothée Vasse. David and Anne Gregg bought it in 1984, and the Holmes à Court family took over in 1987.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Domaine Arnaud Mortet, based in Gevrey-Chambertin, is the continuation of the celebrated Domaine Denis Mortet, founded in 1991 by Denis after inheriting vineyards from his father Charles. Denis quickly gained international acclaim for his concentrated, meticulous Pinot Noir wines, influenced by the legendary Henri Jayer. Following Denis’s passing in 2006, his son Arnaud took over, supported by his mother Laurence and sister Clémence, and gradually refined the estate’s style toward greater finesse, purity, and terroir transparency. Today, the domaine covers about 11 hectares across Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, and other prestigious climats, and Arnaud Mortet is regarded as one of Burgundy’s leading winemakers, blending family tradition with modern precision to craft wines of elegance and longevity.

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PRE-ORDER 2000 | JS 100 The 2000 is defined by its deep garnet color, extreme richness, and complex notes of graphite, hoisin, crème de cassis, cedar, and smoky fruitcake. 2004 | WE 97 Highlights supreme elegance, sweet cassis flavors, and dry tannins. 2005 |  JS 100 Deep ruby/purple color with intense aromas of graphite, crème de cassis, black fruits, and cedar. 2006 | D 97 Dense ruby/purple color with "noble tannins" and strong tannic structure that has softened over time. 2008 | WA 97 Offers classic Pauillac notes of cedar, cassis, tobacco, and crushed stones with a very long finish. 2010 | WA 100 Powerful crème de cassis, black forest cake, charcoal, graphite, and cedar. Full-bodied, incredibly concentrated, with "sweet" tannin and a long finish. 2012 | V 97 The 2012 is characterized as a "restrained" and "elegant" vintage compared to more powerful years, featuring a 90.2% Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend.  2013 | JS 93 Fresh and vibrant with a medium body, fine tannins, and a long, spicy finish. 2014 | JS 99 Bright red cherry, blackcurrant (cassis), spicy tobacco, and graphite. 2015 | JS 98 Rich, supple, and demonstrative, yet classic and structured. Dark fruits, cassis, loamy soil, espresso, and cedar. 2017 | JS 99 Ripe blackcurrant, violets, liquorice, and earthy notes with high-quality, fine-grained tannins.   About Winery Château Latour, a renowned Bordeaux winery, has a rich history spanning centuries. Its name comes from a fortress tower built in the 14th century, used for defense during the Hundred Years' War. The estate, known for its powerful and complex red wines, has seen various owners throughout its history, including the Segur family, who held it for almost 300 years. Today, his daughter Saskia de Rothschild represents the 6th generation of the family at the head of the winemaking properties.   

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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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