Sandrone Sibi Et Paucis Le Vigne Barolo 2015
Barolo
July 28, 2026 - Sibi et Paucis, Latin for "for oneself and for a few," is Sandrone's library selection: a small portion of each vintage held back under optimal cellar conditions until the winery determines it is ready. The seal on the label marks that journey. Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis is more tannic and structured than its sibling ALESTE, revealing classic Barolo character over time: black cherry, tar, violets, and remarkable freshness and length.
Wine Advocate - January 30, 2025 "The Luciano Sandrone 2015 Barolo Le Vigne Sibi et Paucis delivers a good sense of freshness and brightness. It offers a very good read of the vintage with an open-knit…
Wine Spectator - August 06, 2025 "This red is settling into a nice groove, with the cut grass, freshly mown hay and red fruit character of the vintage. Cherry, raspberry, iron and spice flavors are fused…
Marietta Armé Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
North Coast
July 22, 2026 - Armé Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to the great-great uncle of owner/winemaker Scot Bilbro. Sourced from the rocky hillside terraces of the Angeli Estate in Alexander Valley and the cool, protected McDowell Valley estate, it reflects the balance of warm days and cold nights that define these sites. Fresh, dark fruit and earthy savor give the wine a taut, structured core, while its style bridges modern California richness with Old World restraint. The dry fly on the label nods to the Bilbro family’s fishing roots and Armé’s legacy.
Château Recougne Rouge 2022
Bordeaux Superieur
July 22, 2026 - Legend has it that Château Recougne earned its name in “recognition” by Henri IV in the early 1600s. Wine has been made here for 400 years, yet the estate feels more relevant than ever. As Bordeaux shifts toward freshness and balance, Recougne has quietly stayed the course, producing pure, energetic wines with red and black fruit and earthy complexity. Bottles from the 1950s and ’60s still drink beautifully. Today, fourth-generation winemaker Marc Milhade carries the torch, focusing on vineyard work and maintaining a low-intervention approach in the cellar.
James Suckling - January 23, 2025 "Ripe dark berries, ground cloves and licorice on the nose, with a subtle stony character. Tight and chewy, with a medium body, firm tannins and a bitter, spiced, walnuty finish."
Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir Reserve 2019
Willamette Valley
July 15, 2026 - Ponzi’s Pinot Noir Reserve is made exclusively from estate fruit, including some of Oregon’s oldest vines. For over 50 years, the Ponzi family has farmed 140 acres of certified sustainable vineyards on Laurelwood soils. Over time, the vines have evolved, with red fruit in their youth giving way to dark berry and brambly spice. The Reserve’s layered complexity make it one of the finest examples of site-expressive Pinot Noir in North America. As Wine Spectator once wrote, “All Oregon Pinot Noirs are measured against the Ponzi yardstick.”
Wine Advocate - May 18, 2023
James Suckling - April 22, 2022
Jeb Dunnuck - September 19, 2023
Wine Spectator - November 01, 2023
Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir 2019
Laurelwood District
July 15, 2026 - As Wine Spectator once wrote, “All Oregon Pinot Noirs are measured against the Ponzi yardstick.” For over 50 years, the Ponzi family has farmed 140 acres of certified sustainable vineyards on Laurelwood soils. This wine is the result of a decade's long effort by sisters Maria and Luisa and neighboring growers to establish the Laurelwood District, Oregon’s first soil-based AVA. The area’s volcanic basalts, layered with windblown loess, shape the vines' evolution. Bright red fruit gives way to dark berry and brambly spice as the vines mature.
Wine Advocate - May 18, 2023
James Suckling - June 06, 2022