93 points Wine Advocate
Popping out of the glass with succulent dark red cherries and fresh potpourri essence, the 2022 Pinot Noir bursts with notes of wild herbs and turned earth. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of black raspberry with a firm-gripping tannic edge. It shows seductive florals with spicy flavors and ends with a food-friendly finish. Just under 20,000 bottles were filled after 10 months of barrel aging in 36% new French oak.

SKU

PJ01428

COUNTRY

South Africa

REGION

South Africa

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VARIETAL

Pinot Noir

VOLUME

.750L

Jose Gil La Canoca Rioja 2022

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Jose Gil La Canoca Rioja 2022

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Organic

95 points Wine Advocate
There is a change in the 2022 La Canoca, as this year it's no longer a single-vineyard wine but a paraje, or lieu-dit, wine that includes more plots from the same place. Therefore, volumes have grown from 500 bottles in the previous vintage to 3,200 in 2022. This is surprisingly fresh, harmonious and elegant, getting closer to the character of the 2021s, closer than any of the other 2022s. It slowly opened up in the glass to floral notes, hints of wild herbs and crushed stones. The palate is solid and complete, with fine, chalky tannins and a long and tasty finish. It was bottled in September 2023.

Jose currently farms 5 hectares of vines located in the villages of San Vicente, Labastida, and Briones. Practices are manual and organic although he is not certified. The vines range in age from 5 to 130 years old with the majority Tempranillo, a small percentage of Viura. The oldest vineyard plots are co-planted with tiny percentages of other grape varieties which include Garnacha and Palomino. When the grapes reach the cellar after being harvested by hand, they are fermented either whole-cluster, or partially destemmed. All fermentations are by indigenous yeasts and extraction is gentle. After pressing the wines are racked into 225-300L French oak barrels and transported to the aging cellar in San Vicente.

SKU

PJ01306

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Santa Julia La Vaquita Clarete Natural 2022

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Santa Julia La Vaquita Clarete Natural 2022

92 WA

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92 points Wine Advocate
A new "clarete" light red from the "natural" range, the 2022 La Vaquita Natural is the first vintage for this unusual blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Torrontés that fermented together; the Malbec was with full clusters, and they do a semi-carbonic maceration. It has a pale color, with notes from the two varieties, with violets and orange blossom, and it is fine-boned, light and fresh but with clout, with 13.8% alcohol and fine tannins. This is a very gastronomical light red with tasty, clean flavors and aromas and a velvety mouthfeel. Very easy to drink. This is the first vintage from organic grapes and fermented with indigenous yeasts.

SKU

PJ00915

COUNTRY

Argentina

REGION

Mendoza

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Domaine Benjamin Taillandier Bois du Vin T'auras des Copains Rouge 2022 (1.L)

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Domaine Benjamin Taillandier Bois du Vin T'auras des Copains Rouge 2022 (1.L)

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Malbec, Muscat de Hambourg, Merlot, Colombard, Grenache Noire, Muscat d’Alexandrie
Whole bunch maceration, fermentation in concrete vats and aged. No fining no filtering.

Friends and winemakers, Benjamin Taillandier and Fabien Jouves collaborated on this fresh bistro red. 12.5% abv

SKU

PJ01401

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Langueduc Roussillon

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

1.0L

Costador Terroirs Mediterranis Metamorphika Macabeu Brisat 2022

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Costador Terroirs Mediterranis Metamorphika Macabeu Brisat 2022

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From vines around 70-80 years old planted to four hectares of clay, stony and calcareous soils, the grapes are hand-harvested at the end of September with intense sorting. Maceration lasts a minimum of 12 weeks wiht 50% whole-cluster and the rest de-stemmed. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in clay amphorae (300-3500L), using indigenous yeasts, between 4-6 weeks without temperature control. The wine rests on lees for three months with stirring once a day in the beginning and then once a week. Aged for four months in clay amphora. Unfined and unfiltered.

Costador Terroirs works only using organic and biodynamic practices, on a singular mountain where there are very old vineyard (someone of them certified). The vineyards are very old, the major part between 60 to 110 year, spanning different “terroirs” (slate, clay and limestone) at altitudes between 400 to 800 meters. With the high contrast of temperatures, the grapes can mature for long periods allowing the preservation of freshness and acidity. The temperatures are always controlled throughout the entire process, from the moment we pick up the grape to fermentation and aging. The estate strives to preserve the authentic flavor and taste of the varietals, only using wild and autochthonous yeasts for fermentation. The major part of the fermentation s don amphora or stainless steel tanks, along wit used French and acacia oak barrels. Aging is done in amphorae and used oak as well. The estate allows a genuine wine to develop from it's place of origin. The estate works with autochthonous Catalan varieties of grape: Reds - Grenache, Carignan, Sumoll Negre, and Trepat. Whites - Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Sumoll lanc, Parellada and Grenache Blanc. The estate's strictly holds to organic and biodynamic practices from vineyard to aging.

SKU

PJ01379

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Other Spain

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Domaine Pierre Richard Cotes du Jura Hermetique Trousseau 2022

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Domaine Pierre Richard Cotes du Jura Hermetique Trousseau 2022

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Predominently grown on gravely clay-limestone on marl soils, these 30 year old vines are undergo selective harvesting at the end of August and beginning of September. Whole-clusters are macerated for four weeks in stainless steel followed by spontaneous fermentation that lasts four weeks with temperature control. Aged for five months before release.

The estate has its roots beginning in 1919 when Xavier Richard purchased the adjacent properties from his neighbors, but it wasn't until his son Jean Richard took over did they begin concentrating on wine. In fact, by 1947 the domaine cultivated a local reputation in the area for its wines and by 1976, Pierre Richard continued the family tradition extending the property to Mantry where a former hill of vines has been reclaimed. Situated in the heart of the Jura, between Seille River and Lons le Saunier, the soils are perfect for white wine making and the vineyard plots have names that reflect on their past uses: "Les Charmes", "La Croix du Gyps" ... etc. But the domaine is small, encompassing only 9 hectares between the communes of Le Vernois, Voiteur and Mantry. After studying viticulture and oenology at Beaune, taking jobs in vineyards of St. Emilion and Cotes de Provence, Vincent returned to take over the family domaine in 2009 and follows in a long tradition of organic practices in the making of his wines.

SKU

PJ01375

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Jura

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Jose Gil San Labastida Village Rioja 2022

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Jose Gil San Labastida Village Rioja 2022

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Organic

92 points Wine Advocate
I also tasted the 2022 Viñedos en Labastida. The wines are produced in a similar way to highlight the differences of the places and vintages. In 2022, it's a similar blend of different plots with some 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha and 5% white grapes, and it had a similar vinification and élevage in 500- and 600-liter oak foudres in their cave. It's very primary and fruit-driven, with a nose of ripe berries and herbs, a lactic twist and a fine thread in the palate, with surprisingly fine tannins for a 2022. 3,600 bottles were filled in September 2023.

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Before modern or traditional Rioja, there was a simpler style of whole-cluster, co-fermented, and shortly-aged wines that were as naked and honest an expression of Rioja as one could find. So it's no surprise that José Gil followed in his ancestors' footsteps with focus in the vineyard rather than the cellar - which happens to be a cave in the outskirts of San Vicente.

Jose currently farms 5 hectares of vines located in the villages of San Vicente, Labastida, and Briones. Practices are manual and organic although he is not certified. The vines range in age from 5 to 130 years old with the majority Tempranillo, a small percentage of Viura. The oldest vineyard plots are co-planted with tiny percentages of other grape varieties which include Garnacha and Palomino. When the grapes reach the cellar after being harvested by hand, they are fermented either whole-cluster, or partially destemmed. All fermentations are by indigenous yeasts and extraction is gentle. After pressing the wines are racked into 225-300L French oak barrels and transported to the aging cellar in San Vicente.

SKU

PJ01304

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Jose Gil El Bardallo Rioja 2022

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Jose Gil El Bardallo Rioja 2022

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94 points Wine Advocate
As with La Canoca, the 2022 El Bardallo changes from a single-vineyard to a paraje (lieu-dit) wine and includes more plots in the same place to increase the volume of wine produced. It's Tempranillo with some 10% white grapes, mostly Viura. It fermented with some whole-cluster fruit and indigenous yeasts and matured in 500- and 600-liter barrels. It's quite fruit-driven, aromatic and reminiscent of the old carbonic-fermentation reds matured in barrel, juicy and velvety, with abundant, chalky tannins and a dry finish. 3,200 bottles were filled in September 2023.

Jose currently farms 5 hectares of vines located in the villages of San Vicente, Labastida, and Briones. Practices are manual and organic although he is not certified. The vines range in age from 5 to 130 years old with the majority Tempranillo, a small percentage of Viura. The oldest vineyard plots are co-planted with tiny percentages of other grape varieties which include Garnacha and Palomino. When the grapes reach the cellar after being harvested by hand, they are fermented either whole-cluster, or partially destemmed. All fermentations are by indigenous yeasts and extraction is gentle. After pressing the wines are racked into 225-300L French oak barrels and transported to the aging cellar in San Vicente.

SKU

PJ01305

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Spatlese 2022

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Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Spatlese 2022

97 JS

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97 points James Suckling
A great Spatlese that has deep apricot and mandarin orange fruit with delicate mint and tarragon aromas. Staggering vitality and brilliance on the extremely focused and precise palate. Enormous wet stone character at the super-long finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold.

95 points Vinous Media
The 2022 Riesling Oberhäuser Brücke Spätlese is from a site that combines weathered shale, weathered sandstone and volcanic formations, "but essentially the vines root in Tonschiefer or shale," Helmut says. It is not a steep site; in the valley, cold air flows at night, and the days are hot. This has the biggest day-night amplitude and is close to the river. The nose is of confounding aromatic complexity: green elements of citrus, think lime jelly, citrus leaf. The palate has a tropical intensity that brings passion fruit, lime, mango and much more intense sweetness that is always cut with vivid acidity. The 2022 is wonderfully exciting, hair-raising, almost joyful, or, as Helmut calls it, "crazy." Simply wonderful. (Sweet)

8% abv

SKU

PJ01289

COUNTRY

Germany

TYPE

White

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Domaine Bousquet LO CA Malbec 2022

Organic

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LO CA- feel-good, taste-good wines with more altitude, attitude, and fewer calories. A play on “low-calorie, LO CA also means crazy in Spanish. Low-calorie, low-alcohol, low-sugar, vegan, gluten-free, USDA-certified organic, Regenerative Organic CertifiedTM, and Ecocert-approved how crazy is that!

79 Calories per 5 oz serving - 9.5% abv
Deep violet in color. Intense aromas of red and black fruits. Light-bodied and fruity.

SKU

PJ01278

COUNTRY

Argentina

REGION

Mendoza

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VARIETAL

Malbec

VOLUME

.750L

Cesar Marquez Perez Pico Ferreira Mencia 2022

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Cesar Marquez Perez Pico Ferreira Mencia 2022

95 WA

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95 points Wine Advocate
The 2022 Pico Ferreira was sourced from northeast-facing ancient vines in the village of Corullón on shallow slate soils that deliver small bunches. Each of the three plots fermented separately with their own yeasts with 25% full clusters and 45 days of maceration, and the wine matured in a combination of 500- and 600-liter oak barrels for one year. It's open, expressive and juicy, young and fruit-driven but with complexity and depth, keeping the alcohol to a moderate 13.3% alcohol balanced by a pH of 3.67 and 4.99 grams of acidity. It's harmonious, elegant and serious, with has depth and complexity. 1,908 bottles were filled in January 2024.

SKU

PJ01165

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Galicia

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VARIETAL

Mencia

VOLUME

.750L

Domaine Loberger Imagine Pinot Gris 2022

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Domaine Loberger Imagine Pinot Gris 2022

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Blend: 100% Pinot Gris
Aging: 3 weeks of maceration (whole bunches, skin contact). Unfiltered and not sulfited.

This macerated Pinot Gris with a salmon-pink color reveals subtle aromas of dried fruits, liquorice and red fruits. The mouth is powerful and structured, the finish is balanced by pretty bitters.

Celine Loberger is crafting beautiful orange and traditional wines in Bergholtz, Alsace. "Imagine" comes from 25-yr old terraced vines planted in volcanic sandstone soil. Manual harvest, 3 weeks of maceration with whole bunches followed by nine months of ageing on fine lees. Unfine and unfiltered. 100 cases made.

SKU

PJ01141

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Alsace

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Erggelet Brothers Malvasia Bianca 2022

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Erggelet Brothers Malvasia Bianca 2022

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Lot # 1 – Direct press of destemmed grapes to tank for 24h settling off gross lees, transfer to neutral burgundy for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation over 30 days.(50% of final blend)

Lot # 2 – Destemmed to holding tank, 48h of skin maceration in reductive environment and cooling, press to racking tank for 24h settling off gross lees, transfer to neutral burgundy for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation over 30+ days (20% of final blend)

Lot # 3 – Destemmed to stainless tank, full fermentation over 8 days with full skin contact and punch down protocol, kept very reductive, press directly to neutral burgundy for ageing. (30% of final blend)

All lots aged for 11 months in neutral burgundy with regular topping on full lees and reductive environment.

Unfiltered w/o sulfur addition. 10% abv

SKU

PJ00972

COUNTRY

REGION

California

TYPE

White

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Tierra Fundida 4/4 Tinto 2022

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Tierra Fundida 4/4 Tinto 2022

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65% Listan Prieto, with the rest of the wine being a blend Listan Blanco, Vijariego Negro, Verdello, Gual and Albillo Criollo from different vineyards, all vinified separately. The Listan Prieto is fermented whole cluster in open oak barrels, Verdello and Negramoll are direct pressed and fermented in oak barrel, and the Gual and Vijariego Negro are destemmed, fermented on the skins, also in oak. Aged for 8 months in used oak barrels. Unfined, unfiltered. Very light color, floral, with light tannins and texture. 350 bottles made.

SKU

PJ00953

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Canary Islands

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

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