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It’s lean, minerally, and one of the most exciting white wines in France

Heavy Metal Fans Drink Muscadet and You Should Too

From crisp and refreshing to rich and full-bodied, these are the bottles to try

Get to Know Portugal’s Stunning White Wines

Pinot Noir is one of the more difficult grapes to grow but produces some of the most iconic wines in the world. Its refined tannic structure allows it to age longer than other wines, so there's no rush to drink your favorite bottles right away. This collection celebrates my favorite Pinot Noirs from around the world — from subtle Burgundy to more juicy Russian River.

Pinot Noir You Can't Miss

Prosecco is a popular sparkling wine, and for good reason.  It offers a range of expressions, from extra brut to off dry, and bursts with citrus, green apple, and honeysuckle notes. The wine is a perfect accompaniment to a charcuterie board, or can be enjoyed as an aperitif or on its own for a celebratory toast. Prosecco hails from north eastern Italy, and is made using the Glera grape and the Charmat method of carbonation, where the secondary fermentation takes place in a pressurized tank.  This is different from - and less expensive than - the Champagne method, where secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle itself. This makes Prosecco a good value bubbly. Whatever your reason for raising a glass, we’re sure you’ll find the right wine for you in this collection. If you’re ready to celebrate #ProseccoDay, tag @Pix.wine so we can join you.

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Pinot Noir was once one of the most misunderstood grape varieties in the world, pushed to yield high volumes by winemakers who tried to extract too much color and tannin. It then dawned on many in its Burgundy heartland that Pinot Noir might not be capricious but just rather badly treated. So a new style emerged, true to the identity of the grape — wines of softness, succulence, and delicacy. Where Burgundy led, others followed. Here are some of the new classics from the rest of the world.

Pinot Noir's New Classics

Simply put, a wine with a 100-point score means that it is “perfect by taste, perfect by structure, the best that you can get,” says sommelier Devin Reed. More of these wines are coming out of California following a string of strong vintages. In fact, more than 50 California wineries were awarded 100 points in 2021, according to Liv-ex. Wines that were released in 2021 from 2016, 2018, and 2019 vintages, in particular, received the highest scores from highly-regarded critics. Learn more in [The Drop](https://pix.wine/the-drop/california-100-point-wines/) or browse these top bottles.

California's 100 Point Wines

Here’s how it goes for sommeliers and wine lovers discovering Barolo, the majestic Nebbiolo wine of
Piemonte in northwest Italy. First, there is the awareness, a sighting – on a wine list, retail shelf or table.
Then, with luck, a tasting. The interplay of cherry, mint, licorice, rose, game, fennel and almond is as
intoxicating as its chewiness, grip, and raging high acidity is palate-thrashing.  Now hooked, there is the quest for more, always more, no matter the cost. Then there is the wait,
the 5 plus years needed to let the wine become more mellow, less aggressive, more behaved if you will.  Here at [Planet Grape Wine Review](https://www.planetgrape.com/), where we taste wine over a period of three days - the grape goddess
three-day rule – we are able to experience a several year evolution with natural aeration, nothing more.
If your wine is not showing well when you first open it, pour it into a large carafe, then serve 2-3 ounces
in large glasses. Pair with rich foods, and let the leftovers sit in the bottle for a few days. In Barolo the
guest of honor is given the leftovers from the previous night’s bottle.
Here are 8 of our favorite Barolos and 4 Nebbiolos from the neighboring communes.

Catherine Fallis: A Guide to Nebbiolo

For many people, Cabernet Sauvignon is a gateway into wine — and for a good reason. These plush, full-bodied reds are produced all over the globe, across a variety of price points, ensuring that delicious, well-made reds are available to just about everyone. But not all Cabernet Sauvignons are created equal. Each wine’s unique nuances depend on the region in which it’s produced, the winemaker’s particular style, and the vinification choices made along the way. Browse these bottles for an introduction to benchmark producers and regions, and read more about Cabernet in [The Drop](https://pix.wine/the-drop/teach-yourself-cabernet-sauvignon/).

Cabernet Sauvignon Lover’s Starter Pack

Did you know that Pix has its own wine discovery magazine, The Drop? Our editors work with award-winning writers from around the globe to highlight fresh discoveries, unexpected values, and trendsetting producers. We feature the most exciting finds from The Drop right here. These are the zeitgeist wines, the best of what people are writing about — and sipping — right now.

Pix Curated Wines: Featured

Featured (b): Written About In The Drop

Stuck in a wine rut? Pix’s Wine Team is here to help with a collection of bottles from the pioneers and mavericks of wine. These selections showcase grapes and styles on the rise. If you’re looking for innovative techniques and new taste experiences, you’ve come to the right place.

Something Completely Different

Surprise (b): And Now For Something Completely Different

There’s a whole wide world of wine to explore. This bottle selection from Pix’s Wine Team showcases wines from some of the most innovative and respected producers in emerging regions — from England to Uruguay. Consider these the new classics; our insider’s pick of what to try right now.

New Classics From Around The World

Discover (b): New Classics From Around The World

Pix’s Wine Team is always on the lookout for esteemed bottles to hold and save. So when top offers pop onto our radar, this is where they’ll appear — be sure to check back often. Expect benchmark wines from the world’s most acclaimed producers, alongside unbelievable steals that we’re excited to share. Any of these bottles are an excellent addition to a cellar — and perfect for a special occasion.

Classic Wines to Keep for a While

Collect (b): Classic Wines To Keep For A While

Full of the tastes of Provence it has lush strawberry aromas which blend with vivid red fruits and a subtle herbal character making a vibrantly fresh wine which finishes with a pleasingly smooth, dry sign off. When to drink: The sort of indulgently, decadent rose you can drink all the way from mid-day to midnight.

Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose 1.5L

On the nose, beautiful aromas of ripe yellow peach, meyer lemon, and chamomile mingle together with hints of clove and vanilla. The peach, lemon, and vanilla spices continue onto the palate which is rich and concentrated, the flavors blending seamlessly supported by a creamy round mouthfeel. The lush back palate is lifted by both sweet fruit flavors and balanced acidity, ending with a lingering finish that will leave you wanting another sip.

Rombauer Chardonnay

This Our Flagship Zinfandel Is Made From Vineyard Blocks Up To 120 Years Old The Extremely Low Yields Of Century Old Vineyards Bring Forth Notes Of Sweet Tobacco And Cocoa The Result Is A Balanced And Complex Zinfandel Perfect For Both Summer Barbeques And Fall Fire Pits

Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel

True To Veuve Clicquot Style Demisec Is Blended Largely From Pinot Noir And Has A Higher Dosage Which Gives It Richer Notes Without Detracting From Its Freshness

Veuve Clicquot Demisec 750Ml Bottle

One of the most widely known and appreciated Champagnes in the world and always consistently delicious. Bollinger owns 164 hectares of vineyards in Grand and Premier Cru villages in the Vallée de la Marne, mostly planted to Pinot Noir with smaller quantities of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, but they are technically not an RM as they also buy in fruit from other growers. Still, they manage to produce a very consistent product, thanks in part to the 600,000 magnum bottles of reserve wine they have at their disposal. The most widely distributed wine Bollinger produces is this Special Cuvée Brut which is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, 85% of which comes from their Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. They are also famous for their Tête de Cuvée, Grand Année vintage bottlings and their R.D. (Récémment Degorgé or Recently Disgorged) which can be spectacular and incredibly complex due to its extended maturation.

N.V. Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee, Champagne, France (750ml)

Balanced, crisp, and lightly juicy, this creamy Prosecco offers textbook notes of white peach, almond skin and orchard blossom, as well as lemon zest and spice details on the finish. With a delightful floral bouquet, this is a Prosecco not to be missed!

Ca'Furlan Cuvee Beatrice Prosecco 750ml

The name Karia is derived from a word meaning graceful and it is the very character that we seek most in this wine. Crafted in large part with grapes from our estate vineyards, the wine is refreshing, light and graceful on the palate, with bright acidity supporting rich fruit flavors and a mere butterfly kiss of oak. WA 90 The 2016 Chardonnay Karia is scented of green apples, lemons and orange blossom with a waft of peach kernels and lightly browned toast. The medium to full-bodied palate is understated and well poised, with satiny texture and good expression.- Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Stags' Leap Chardonnay Karia 750ml

This is a fabulous, textbook Soave with real lift and energy in the mouth. Enjoy with something like prosciutto san daniele and melon to kick off your weeknight right.

Inama Vin Soave Classico 750ml

A Soft Light And Refreshing Vinho Verde That Goes Well With Life An Uncompromising Wine A Renewed Classic That Confirms All The Regions Potential To Create Light And Engaging Wines Ideal For Everyday Drinking

Mateus Dry Rose

Juicy tropical fruit and lemongrass flavors with a touch of minerality at the end of a long finish that are perfect with a wide range of food. Pair this wine alongside fish tacos, fresh goat cheese, and spicy Asian noodles.

Grgich Hills Fume Blanc 750ml

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&lt;p&gt;Property has been in the same family since the 13th Century. They have produced Cava here since the 1920s. A classic blend of Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parallada planted in clay and limestone soils. Aged 2 years on its lees. Low dosage. Shows loads of tangy, citrus fruit smells and flavors with a nibble of buttermilk biscuits (fresh from the oven) on the mid palate. Finish is zippy, fresh and just a touch nutty. Glorious value.&lt;/p&gt;

Bohigas Cava Brut &quot;Reserva&quot; MV

Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast in California. The nose offers up beautiful aromas of red stone fruits, crushed rocks, plums, black cherries and a floral component reminiscent of a premier cru or grand cru offering from Chambolle-Musigny. Medium to full-bodied with great acidity to match the flavors of wild strawberry and feral forest floor, it should evolve and add layers of complexity over the next decade. The crisp finish memorably imprints lasting cardamom spice.

Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Freestone Vineyard 750ml

Pasqua 11 Minutes Rose

100 JS / 99 WA This is really something. There&rsquo;s purity and focus to the aromas of crushed berries, licorice and black tea, which follow through to an integrated palate of extremely fine, melted tannins that spread to the very ends of the wine. This is all about balance and length. It really is an emotional wine. Great follow-up to the 2017, which was also 100 points. Drinkable now, but better after 2024.&mdash;James Suckling &nbsp; The 2018 Adrianna Vineyard River Stones is always the freshest and most austere of the three single-plot bottlings from the Adrianna Vineyard on Gualtallary. This fermented with some 70% full clusters, as it was harvested at three different times and the first two fermented with full clusters and the last pick was added destemmed to the fermentation. The nose is subtle, elegant and nuanced; the grapes were picked quite early in 2018 and that ensured a vibrant palate with almost citrus (blood orange) sensations. A small percentage of the wine matured in stainless steel. They have been working with the irrigation and only irrigated it four times that year, achieving more precision in the viticulture, which gets reflected in the balance of the wine. This has very fine tannins, a very fine thread and a dry, long and tasty finish. This is markedly stony, true to the character of the place. Red fruit, textured and mineral. 5,160 bottles were filled in December 2019.&mdash;Luiz Gutierrez, The Wine Advocate &nbsp;

Catena Zapata Adrianna River Stones Malbec 2018 (750ML)

This 100% Nerello Mascalese, grown in the volcanic soils of Sicily's Mount Etna, has aromas of vanilla, sour cherry, wild strawberry, and a very clean floral effect. In the mouth substantial but smooth. Very expressive fruit with more complex aromatic elements of undergrowth, myrtle and oriental spices... Unexpectedly transforms into a champion of drinkable red wine with marked savory flavor and a tasting profile produced by a ferrous touch, rhubarb and very evident black pepper. A wine for everyday drinking. Its adaptability allows it to accompany the simple a pasta with tomato dish to more complex dishes of meat and fish.

Planeta Etna Rosso 750ml

The single-vineyard red 2019 Finca Dofí comes from the 14 hectares of vines planted across three parajes (lieu-dits) in Gratallops. This year, it's 87% Garnacha, 12% Cariñena and 1% white grapes (Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo. It fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in large oak barrels (bocoyes and foudres) for 14 months. It's classy, elegant and fresh with very clean aromas and flavors, not lacking concentration or power. There is superb definition and purity here; it has to be the finest and most elegant Dofí to date. It has finer tannins and more elegance than La Baixada this year. The 2018 was fragrant and this has more clout but superb balance. These two vintages have been great for Dofí. I still remember the 2005, hard as nails then and what the wine is now—spherical and velvety. Dofí on a roll... It was bottled in May 2021, and 21,146 bottles were produced.Robert Parker Wine Advocate | 97 RP

2019 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi

Tito Zuccardi Mendoza Argentina Malbec 750ml

Ch Puech-Haut Argali Rose (Prestige) - 750ml

Bright Crunchy And Full Of Energy Finger Limes Grapefruit And Lemon Sherbet Combine With Coriander Seed Thai Basil And Kaffir Leaf Heightened Jasmine And Citrus Blossom Notes Provide Added Fragrance And Lift Vitality And Clarity On The Palate Cut Limes And Lemons Are Threaded Throughout

Leeuwin Riesling Art Series 750 Ml Bottle

Winery Collective is San Francisco's iconic multi-winery tasting room located in the heart of San Francisco focused on boutique wineries. Winery Collective provides a unique experience allowing you to taste wines from several of small wineries across California right in San Francisco without having to travel to each of the wine regions.  Meet winemakers, explore wine samplers, and experience wine country across California from Napa Valley to Santa Barbara, all while tasting wine in San Francisco.

2014 Sol Rouge Gypsy Rouge - 92pts

Whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel, our 2020 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rose shows alluring aromatics of ripe stone fruit and strawberry. The palate displays flavors of watermelon and key lime with a mouthwatering acidity. The lingering notes of minerality on the finish will draw you back for another sip.

Stoller Family Estate Rose Of Pinot Noir 750ml

94 Points Beautiful Earth is an awesome new red blend from McPrice Myers, a boutique producer at the forefront of the Central Coast winemaking scene - only a few hundred cases were produced so try it while its still available!94 Points Wine Spectator: "Supple, rich and plump with personality, this blend has an array of black raspberry, smoked meat, cracked pepper and black olive flavors that race toward a zesty finish. Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. Drink now through 2030." (June 2022).From the winery: "Beautiful Earth is our flagship Paso Robles blend, and it represents the best lots from our favorite Westside vineyards. The components of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre were fermented in small open-top bins, concrete, and stainless steel tanks with 10% whole clusters included. The wine spent 20-35 days on the skins with a combination of pump-over and punch downs. Aged 18 months in a combination of 228, 265, and 500-liter neutral French oak barrels."

McPrice Myers 2020 "Beautiful Earth" Proprietary Red, Paso Robles

Albert Mann Pinot Gris Hengst 750ml

A Juicy Fullbodied Wine Rich Purple In Colour With Very Fresh Aromas Reminiscent Of Red And Black Fruits Such As Plums And Raspberries Along With A Delicate Spicy Nose In The Mouth It Is Presented With A Strong Personality Its Mature Tannins And Minerality Transform It Into A Wine With Great Soil Identity

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