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Mallea GSM Santa Barbara County 2021
Mallea GSM Santa Barbara County 2021
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Sustainably farmed Grenache 44%, Syrah 42%, Mourvedre 14% from four vineyard sites in Los Olivos and the greater Santa Ynez Valley - Rolling Vines, Bernat, Coteaux de Clair, and TTT Roblar. The Syrah and Grenache are fermented partly with whole clusters, while the Mourvedre is 100% destemmed. Fermentation is with native yeasts in open-top oak tanks. The wine is matured for 14 months in neutral barrique and bottled without fining or filtration.
Mallea is a collaboration between viticulturist Erik Mallea (director of viticulture at Sanford & Benedict and a co-founder of Willett-Mallea Farming) and winemaker Justin Willett (of Tyler Winery and Lieu-Dit Winery). After working together in various capacities for over a decade, Erik and Justin have started this exciting new project to highlight Santa Barbara County’s potential with Rhône grape varieties. They are farming four small vineyard sites clustered around Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara.
Third place was a nice surprise because it is a brand new wine on the scene, Mallea GSM Santa Barbara County 2021. This is a traditional Rhone blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mouvedre (GSM) but from Santa Barbara County California. The pedigree of the guys behind it is first-rate but what impressed us was the juice in the bottle! If you enjoy Cotes du Rhone or Southern French reds you are going to love Mallea. This is a wine of subtlety and not as flamboyant as our number two wine. Clearly, the wine is masterfully blended as each component adds complexity, and yet the wine is seamless on the palate. Fresh jovial fruit dances on the tongue with its lively acidity while pepper and Mediterranean spices come out in the finish. Mallea GSM provides a ton of pleasure for a very reasonable price.
The labels reference Erik Mallea’s Basque heritage, depicting 19th & 20th-century aspen tree carvings by Basque shepherds in the American West. Erik’s father, Joxe Mallea-Olaetxe, is a respected scholar of this cultural tradition.
PJ00596
US
Santa Barbara County
Red
2021
GSM
.750L
Cecchi Storia di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2021
Cecchi Storia di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2021
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91 points Wine Spectator
Laced with black cherry, black currant and violet aromas and flavors, this red is immediately appealing for its lush fruit. Balanced, fresh and long, with iron, wild herb and tobacco details. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2028
PJ00657
Italy
Tuscany
Red
2021
.750L
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano dAbruzzo Riserva 2021
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano dAbruzzo Riserva 2021
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"Intense ruby red color with violet nuances; intense, characteristic bouquet of the primary grape aromas; fruity component, fullbodied and robust, well-balanced with tannin and oak features"
W-00000949
Italy
Abruzzo
Red
2021
Montepulciano
.750L
Juan Gil Jumilla Red Blend 2021
Juan Gil Jumilla Red Blend 2021
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W21305
Spain
Jumilla
Red
2021
Blend
.750L
Tratturi Salento Primitivo 2021
Tratturi Salento Primitivo 2021
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Classic Primitivo at a great price! This rich, round, spicy red was aged entirely in tank...its spicy and freshly fruity profile makes it a perfect match for pasta, pizza, burgers, or anything off the grill! Primitivo is said be related to the Zinfandel grape which many old Italian immigrants planted in Northern California in the late 19th and early 20th century. The Tratturi label was inspired by the designs of Italy of this era. The background of the label is made up of Trulli houses, which dot the countryside in Puglia. Tratturi is the word for the ancient drovers trails in the countryside of Puglia that shepherds used in the old days to bring their flocks of sheep and other animals down from the mountains in autumn. This countryside of Puglia, specifically the subzone of Salento, is the source of this bold, spicy, and delicious Primitivo. - Distributor
W19229
Italy
Puglia
Red
2021
Primitivo
.750L
Juggernaut Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Juggernaut Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
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" Steep hillside vineyards present the ultimate challenge, but the results are extraordinary. The harsh conditions yield fewer clusters and smaller berries. The intensely flavored grapes are aged in new French oak barrels that creates a wine with luxurious flavor and texture. rich, ripe, and delicious. "
W19451
US
California
Red
2021
Cabernet Sauvignon
.750L
Chateau Carbonnieux Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2021
Chateau Carbonnieux Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2021
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The 2021 Carbonnieux Blanc has a relatively spicy bouquet, very slight touches of muscat filtering through the citric fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a spicy entry and good weight. Persistent in the mouth, leaving behind a long, saline aftertaste. This is another excellent dry white Bordeaux.
W20493
France
Bordeaux
White
2021
.750L
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
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"The J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon is dark and dense in color to the rim of the glass. Layered aromas of black cherry, currant and blueberry are accented by an authentic barrel-aged bouquet of dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and roasted coffee. The palate peaks with high-toned red berry fruit, and follows with bright acidity and a full structure that is both dense and soft at once. "
W-00000874
US
California
Red
2021
Cabernet Sauvignon
.750L
Altos Las Hormigas Clasico Malbec Mendoza 2021
Altos Las Hormigas Clasico Malbec Mendoza 2021
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W-00000578
Argentina
Mendoza
Red
2021
Malbec
.750L
Raventos i Blanc Brut Rose de Nit Conca del Riu Anoia 2021
Raventos i Blanc Brut Rose de Nit Conca del Riu Anoia 2021
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An intriguing ros that conceals the soul of a white wine in its purity and transparence. A splash of Monastrell imparts a special complexity and elegance to Ravents cuve de Nit, though the classic mineral freshness of this revered Cava house is untouched. A wonderful selection for special occasions with delicate sandwiches, sliced ham, and young cheeses. This wine is made up of the traditional Cava varieties with a touch of Monastrell. The hand-harvested grapes are assembled and secondary fermentation occurs in bottle, which rests for at least 15 months before disgorgement.
W21067
Spain
Penedes
Sparkling
2021
.750L
Mary Taylor Filipe Ferreira Douro Tinto 2021
Mary Taylor Filipe Ferreira Douro Tinto 2021
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W20371
Portugal
Douro
Red
2021
Touriga Nacional
.750L
Meiomi Sonoma County-Monterey-Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2021
Meiomi Sonoma County-Monterey-Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2021
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"Smooth, opulent layers of pineapple and lemon peel are heightened by sweet smells of honey, almonds, baking spices, and subtle custard notes. The full flavors are highlighted by succulent acidity and a clean, mineral-driven finish."
W08024
US
California
White
2021
Chardonnay
.750L
Ferrando La Torrazza Canavese Rosso 2021
Ferrando La Torrazza Canavese Rosso 2021
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The 2021 Rosso Canavese is a gorgeous, fresh red Nebbiol/Barbera blend to drink now and over the next few years. Rose petal, sweet red berry fruit, cedar, pipe tobacco and dried herbs are beautifully delineated. All the savory and mineral energy of this Alpine district comes alive in an accessible, entry-level offering that can be enjoyed with minimal fanfare. What a delight this is.
The Ferrando family has produced and traded wine for five generations. Ferrando Vini was founded in 1890 by Giuseppe Ferrando, who moved to Ivrea from Acqui to introduce the wines of Piedmont into the neighbouring region of Valle d’Aosta. Giuseppe’s son Luigi then expanded and developed the winemaking business. In 1957, Giuseppe Ferrando junior, the founder’s grandson, began production of one of the rarest wines obtained from the Nebbiolo variety: Carema, named after a small town in northern Piedmont, on the border with Valle d’Aosta. Here, in 1964, the Ferrando family built cellars for the production and ageing of this unique "mountain Barolo" (D.O.C. since 1967). In the early Eighties, Giuseppe’s son Luigi took over the company, which is currently owned by his son Roberto. The company’s creativity and inventiveness have been faithfully passed on through the generations, along with a steady commitment to quality.
Produced predominantly from Nebbiolo with roughly 30% Barbera and a touch of a local variety known as "Neretta" (the little black), this lovely red wine, vinified in stainless steel and bottled 12 to 15 months after harvest, is full of wild berries (notably strawberry and raspberry), spice and a touch of warm earthiness. The tannins are delicate and fine which enables this wine to be consumed with pleasure in its youth. As always with Nebbiolo-based wines, harvest occurs usually in the early to mid parts of October.
W10436
Italy
Piedmont
Red
2021
Nebbiolo
.750L
Bela Ribera del Duero 2021
Bela Ribera del Duero 2021
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91 points Wine Spectator
An elegant red, with fine tannins enmeshed with flavors of pureed raspberry and black plum reduction, soft fig, thyme and lavender accents, while a minerally underpinning echoes on the finish. Drink now through 2028.
92 points Wine Advocate
The bread-and-butter wine here is the 2021 Bela, produced with Tempranillo from the village of Villalba de Duero (mentioned on the label), from sandy and clay rich soils on limestone mother rock that delivers powerful but not overripe wines with a short-ish élevage to achieve a fine-boned and fresh wine. The grapes were picked between October 1st and 25th, mostly Tempranillo but some 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot too, and it matured in French oak barrels for nine months. it's ripe without excess, with very integrated oak and a velvety palate with silky tannins. It reminds me of the historical wines from the early 1990s, Valribeño and so on, with some rusticity but very honest and characterful. With time in the glass, it develops a precise note of licorice intermixed with berry fruit and some spices and herbs.
PJ00681
Spain
Ribera del Duero
Red
2021
Tempranillo
.750L
Bogle Old Vines Zinfandel California 2021
Bogle Old Vines Zinfandel California 2021
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of aging in two-year old American oak.
" Winemaker notes
W-00005445
US
California
Red
2021
Zinfandel
.750L
Danzante Venezie Pinot Grigio 2021
Danzante Venezie Pinot Grigio 2021
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The Danzante Pinot Grigio boasts an intensive straw yellow. The bouquet is rich with aromas of tropical fruit, such as papaya and pineapple, followed by delicate floral notes. On the palate, the wine is wonderfully fresh and well balanced, with an excellent persistence.
W05694
Italy
(none)
White
2021
Pinot Grigio
.750L
Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
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#4 Top 100 Best Buys of 2023
Currently showing oak-forward notes of fresh cedar, vanilla and toasted wood. This is followed by earthy tones of capsicum, black currant, bramble, fresh black cherry and boysenberry. Elevated acidity keeps the wine alive from start to finish; chalky tannins coat the palate.
W09211
US
California
Red
2021
Cabernet Sauvignon
.750L
Bogle California Merlot 2021
Bogle California Merlot 2021
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Gorgeous in the glass, this Merlot is a perfect, everyday wine. Aged for 12 months in American oak barrels, this wine is delicious for just about any occasion and food pairing.
Pairs well with a margherita pizza, aged white cheddar cheese, and a cheeseburger.
W-00004337
US
California
Red
2021
Merlot
.750L
Calea Nero d' Avola 2021
Calea Nero d' Avola 2021
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Grab your red and white checkered tablecloth, your spaghetti marinara, and your date for Friday night. This is the ideal red-sauce joint rosso from Sicily. When we were coming up in the biz, those old-school Chiantis used to be the go-to wines for our Billy Joel "Italian Restaurant" wine, but today this suits the bill perfectly for your inexpensive red for red sauce. - PJ
W20374
Italy
Sicily
Red
2021
Nero d'Avola
.750L
First Drop Winery Barossa Shiraz Mother's Milk 2021
First Drop Winery Barossa Shiraz Mother's Milk 2021
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92 points Wine Spectator
A compelling red on a juicy, fresh frame, with smooth, polished tannins and fresh pomegranate and maraschino cherry flavors at the core, showing details of milk chocolate, nutmeg and white peppercorn, plus an appealing hint of toasted herbs and fresh earth. Reveals tannins that firm up on the finish, which packs a spicy kick. Drink now through 2033.
PJ00643
Australia
Red
2021
Shiraz
.750L
Tajinaste Tinto Tradicional 2021
Tajinaste Tinto Tradicional 2021
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It is vinified in stainless steel. 20% carbonic maceration. 30% goes into American oak for 2-3 months before release.
Augustin explains that you find good acidity from the Listan Negro that grows at around 600m, and good body from the vines that grow around 200m. Vinifying by parcel has allowed him to really get to know the character of each of his vineyards.
PJ00058
Spain
Red
2021
.750L
Bodegas Vatan Triton Tinta de Toro 2021
Bodegas Vatan Triton Tinta de Toro 2021
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Intense nose of plum, blackberry and blueberry jam. Very balanced with transparent, well-defined flavours. Tannins in great harmony with the fruit, acidity and wood (which is very subttly worked in). Flavours of plum, red cherry, cranberry, supported by elegant structure. A zesty pull on the finish allows the fruit to linger.
Triton Tinta de Toro is a youthful expression of the oldest clone of Tempranillo in Spain - indigenous to the only Spanish D.O. that resisted phylloxera. During the Middle Ages, Toro was Spain's most famous red winemaking region, and was mentioned in literature by Alfonso IX (King of Leon, 12th c.), Juan Ruiz the Archpriest of Hita, Quevedo, Luis de Gongora, and Miguel de Cervantes. These wines also accompanied Spanish explorers to the new world. D.O. Toro was resuscitated in 1997 by Bodega Numanthia-Termes, founded by Jorge Ordonez and the Eguren family.
W21219
Spain
Toro
Red
2021
.750L
Beringer Founders Estate Chardonnay California 2021
Beringer Founders Estate Chardonnay California 2021
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A small percentage of the grapes were aged in seasoned French, Hungarian and American oak to add to the wine’s depth of flavor and lush mouthfeel. Beringer Founders’ Estate Chardonnay is from select vineyards throughout Central California and the North Coast.
W-00000337
US
California
White
2021
Chardonnay
.750L