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Wine of the Week

Because There Isn't Time to Taste Everything

Come back every Monday to discover great new bottles with our Wine of the Week

Wine Review of the Week

Each Monday we post a new review of a typically low-production wine in our Wine of the Week section and feature everything from prestigious Champagnes to value Chardonnays. Our special selections, which are often chosen from boutique wineries, are picked to match the season. Be sure to check back each week to learn about our latest featured wine.


All of the wines on GAYOT's list of the Top 10 Organic Wines are made with grapes grown organically or biodynamically

EARTHY OENOLOGY
Top 10 Organic Wines

You won't find any artificial fertilizers or pesticides here. All of the bottles on GAYOT's list of Top 10 Organic Wines are made with grapes grown organically or biodynamically. Can you taste what makes these wines special?

Unearth the best in organic


GAYOT's Sparkling wine Feature and Reviews for all your celebrations!

SEASONAL CHAMPAGNES AND SPARKLING WINES
Sparkling Wine Features and Reviews

While Champagne and other sparkling wines are commonly uncorked at celebrations, a glass of bubbly can fit any occasion. Liven up your palate by looking through our selections of some of the best sparkling wines.

Spark up the season



The Seventy Five Wine Company 2012 The Sum Red Blend is medium bodied and refreshing
WINE OF THE WEEK
The Seventy Five Wine Company 2012 The Sum Red Blend

The 2012 The Sum is medium-bodied and refreshing, much lighter than its Cabernet Sauvignon-heavy blend would suggest, and displays blackberries and notes of mocha on the nose.

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Tenute Campo al Mare 2012 Bolgheri DOC Vermentino features aromas of ripe citrus fruit with notes of sage and other herbs
WINE OF THE WEEK
Tenute Campo al Mare 2012 Bolgheri DOC Vermentino

This Vermentino is fresh and energetic on the palate with good acidity and minerality, making it an ideal companion for afternoons spent relaxing on the patio.

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Dolin Malibu Estate Vineyards 2012 Chardonnay displays aromas of pear, sweet cream and apple
WINE OF THE WEEK
Dolin Malibu Estate Vineyards 2012 Chardonnay

This lively and well-balanced Chardonnay hails from California's newest American Viticultural Area, the Malibu Coast AVA, and displays aromas of pear and sweet cream, with notes of apple.

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More Wine of the Week Reviews:

September 17, 2014
Portalupi Winery 2012 Old Vine Zinfandel

September 10, 2014

Artesa Vineyards & Winery 2012 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir

September 3, 2014
O. Fournier 2008 Alfa Crux Malbec

August 26, 2014
Truett Hurst 2013 Salmon Run Zinfandel Rosé

August 18, 2014

House of Dow's 2011 Vale do Bomfim Douro DOC Red Blend

August 11, 2014

Trefethen Family Vineyards 2013 Dry Riesling

August 4, 2014
Starfield Vineyards 2012 Cuvée À Gauche Bordeaux

July 28, 2014
Andrew Murray Vineyards 2012 Espérance

July 21, 2014
Monte Xanic 2010 Sauvignon Blanc

July 14, 2014
Ruhlmann Crémant d'Alsace Brut

July 7, 2014
Virginia Marie Lambrix 2013 Rosé of Pinot Noir

July 1, 2014
Quinta Dos Murças Reserva 2009

June 23, 2014
Shannon Ridge 2011 "Terre Vermielle" Vineyard Barbera

June 16, 2014
Virage Vineyards 2013 Dry Rosé of Cabernet Franc

June 9, 2014
Terra d'Oro 2013 Chenin Blanc & Viognier

June 2, 2014
Viña Ventisquero 2011 Grey Carmenère

May 26, 2014
Claiborne & Churchill 2013 Dry Gewürztraminer

May 19, 2014
Efeste 2010 Final Final

May 12, 2014
Cinnabar 2012 Mercury Rising

May 5, 2014
Signorello Estate 2011 Hope's Cuvée Chardonnay

April 28, 2014
Zyme 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella

April 21, 2014
Seghesio Family Vineyards 2011 Barbera

April 14, 2014
Elizabeth Chambers 2011 Winemaker's Cuvée Pinot Noir

April 7, 2014
Prunotto 2008 Barolo DOCG

March 31, 2014
Chamisal Vineyards 2013 Stainless Pinot Noir

March 24, 2014
Canoe Ridge 2010 Reserve Cherry Street Red Blend

March 10, 2014
Soléna 2011 Pinot Noir Domaine Danielle Laurent

March 3, 2014
Barnett Vineyards 2003 Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

February 24, 2014
Bradford Mountain 2011 Dry Creek Zinfandel

February 17, 2014
2007 Vall Llach

February 10, 2014
Hand of God 2010 Old Vine Malbec

February 3, 2014
Badia a Coltibuono 2009 Sangioveto di Toscana

January 27, 2014
Chateau Margene 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

January 20, 2014
Chacewater 2011 Sierra Foothills Merlot

January 13, 2014
La Rochelle 2012 Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Meunier

January 6, 2014
Prats & Symington 2011 Post Scriptum de Chryseia

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