2019 Chateau Amiral Beychevelle - St. Julien

Tour St. Bonnet is located in Northern part of the Medoc (north of St. Estephe). One of the Médoc’s most reliable overachievers, Château Tour St. Bonnet has been under the stewardship of the Lafon family since the 17th century. The vineyards, planted predominantly to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with touches of Petit Verdot and Malbec, lie on gravelly soils just north of Saint-Estèphe — prime Left Bank terroir without the lofty price tag.

The 2016 vintage in Bordeaux is already the stuff of legend, and Tour St. Bonnet shows it in spades: deep cassis, graphite, and tobacco leaf framed by supple yet persistent tannins. Unlike many of its neighbors, the wine is aged in traditional large oak foudres rather than small barriques, which preserves purity of fruit and a true expression of terroir.

A classic Cru Bourgeois: structured, honest, and built to drink beautifully now or evolve gracefully over the next decade.

WS Top 100 2022 wine #11

Crafted with rare Diamond Dankowskie Rye from a single estate located on the shores of Lake Bartezek in Poland’s Masurian Lake District, this exceptionally fresh, smooth and delicate vodka reflects the unique terroir of its estate. Snowy, cold winters stress the rye and develop the vodka’s delicate, refined character – more reminiscent of the region’s calm lakes than its harsh climate. Bright, fragrant with notes of freshly cut rye grain, grass and a hint of almond. Medium bodied and delicate with notes of spearmint, fresh hay and a hint of biscuit. The finish is clean and crisp with persistent notes of menthol, fresh grass and rye bread. OU Kosher. The Belvedere Single Estate Rye Series celebrates Belvedere’s craftsmanship and expertise in vodka distilling, as well as our ability to produce vodkas of complex character.