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Famiglia Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva 2017
Famiglia Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva 2017
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A bright and fresh red with orange-peel and blackberry character. Medium-to full-bodied, driven and fruity. Tangy.
W19975
Italy
Tuscany
Red
2017
Sangiovese
.750L
Chateau Belregard Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017
Chateau Belregard Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017
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Organic. The composition is 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is marked by a vibrant ruby/garnet color married to a richly spicy nose with hints of tobacco and coffee in the background; the flavors are dominated by red currant, cassis, and raspberry; the texture is silky and the wine is smooth and generous on the palate; the subtle tannins have grip but are graceful making this wine particularly welcoming over the near term.
The Pueyos follow traditional vinification techniques. After a 3 day cold maceration, fermentation takes place in both cement tanks and stainless steel tanks. Either way, temperatures are closely monitored so the fermentation proceeds at a controlled pace with maximum temperatures reaching 28 degrees Celsius. The “cuvaison” (fermentation + maceration) usually lasts between 15 and 20 days. Closely monitoring the temperature during fermentation helps avoid extracting the harsher, more bitter tannins that can appear if the temperature gets too high. Half of the wine is aged in barrels for 18 months following fermentation. Only 25% new barrels and 25% one-year-old barrels are used each year, to avoid overwhelming the fruit. The second part of the cuvée is aged in cement tanks. The two parts of the wine are ultimately blended, then fined with egg whites before bottling.
W20463
France
Bordeaux
Red
2017
.750L
Marques de Caceres Rioja Reserva 2017
Marques de Caceres Rioja Reserva 2017
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A tight and slightly chewy Rioja Reserva that delivers well-judged spice and new leather to the red plums and cherries on the nose. Medium to full body with some granular tannins that will soften more in two years. Best after 2024.
W09934
Spain
Rioja
Red
2017
Tempranillo
.750L
Bodegas Lan Reserva Rioja 2017
Bodegas Lan Reserva Rioja 2017
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Brilliant ripe black cherry red colour with good depth. Fruity aromas with elegant notes of fine wood. Velvety in the mouth with a long finish.
W01133
Spain
Rioja
Red
2017
.750L
Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva Rioja 2017
Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva Rioja 2017
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Spicy oak to the black berries, blueberries and plums. Pretty fluid despite the medium to full body with nicely chewy tannins. Fine-grained, structured and long.
W00265
Spain
Rioja
Red
2017
Tempranillo
.750L
Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon 2017
Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon 2017
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94 points View from the Cellar (John Gilman)
The 2017 vintage of les Picasses from Domaine Raffault has just been released, nearly six years out from the vintage. The wine is simply outstanding on both the nose and palate, with the bouquet hopping from the glass in a vibrant and already complex blend of sweet dark berries, cassis, cigar wrapper, gravelly soil tones, a touch of smoked meats, currant leaf and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, focused and complex, with superb mid-palate depth, excellent soil signature and grip, ripe, well-measured tannins and impeccable balance on the long, complex and very classy finish. At age six, this wine is certainly approachable today, but it is still a puppy and the real fireworks will not start until it is at least twelve years of age. Outstanding young Chinon! 2023-2075+
PJ00801
France
Loire Valley
Red
2017
Cabernet Franc
.750L
Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Red 2017
Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Red 2017
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Aged for 18 months in American and French-oak casks (50%). Rounded off for 18 months in the bottle cellar.
W-00000800
Spain
Rioja
Red
2017
Tempranillo
.750L
Cartuxa Tinto Reserva 2017
Cartuxa Tinto Reserva 2017
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70/30 blend of Alicante Bouschet and Trincadeira, aged for 15 months in new French oak. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. Far more elegant and graceful than the regular Tinto, this is equally powerful but not as jammy, not as dense and far fresher. Here, the fruit is expressed better. There is still intensity of flavor, without the same heaviness, without the same stolid demeanor. It's tightly wound and beautifully balanced. This is nicely done.
W00279
Portugal
Evora
Red
2017
Alicante Bouschet
.750L
Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera 2017
Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera 2017
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A really fresh and well-balanced Amarone here, with tapenade, ripe but fresh blackberries, chili chocolate and some red berries, too. This is tight and juicy, with a medium-to full-bodied palate and a long, fruity finish. A modern, fresh expression of Amarone that shows immense drinkability, but still pretty serious. Not super-concentrated, but shows restraint and balance. Drink or hold.
W21568
Italy
Veneto
Red
2017
.750L
Les Lunes Los Carneros Red Blend 2017
Les Lunes Los Carneros Red Blend 2017
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Hand-harvested organic Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from twenty year old vines in Los Carneros California. Fourteen day spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak with indigenous yeasts then aged 24 months in neutral oak, 12 months in bottle. There is no fining nor filtration and zero sulfur is added. Their red blend from Carneros is a knock-out! A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that spent 24 months in neutral oak and 12 months in bottle before release. The wine is deep, but not brooding, with classic cassis, blackberry, tobacco leaf, and allspice notes. Although full-bodied the wine is lively and easy to drink. No gloppy late-harvest fruit put in 200% new oak barrels here, just a beautifully balanced well-made wine. Bravo Les Lunes!
W21703
US
Los Carneros
Red
2017
Blend
.750L
Folie A Deux Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2017
Folie A Deux Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2017
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This Cabernet Sauvignon underwent a maceration period of 10 to 16 days,
which fostered the rich color, medium body, balanced mouthfeel and excellent
aging potential of the wine. Following a moderate fermentation temperature of
75°F, the wine was aged for 22 months in a combination of French, American
and Hungarian oak barrels, 27% of which was new, giving it a plush mouthfeel
and complex layers of flavor.
Tasting Notes:
The 2016 Folie à Deux Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a pure
expression of its region. Concentrated aromas of juicy blackberry, cassis, and
Earl Grey tea sit atop spicy oak notes. Rich, round and robust in structure, this
wine showcases ripe, concentrated flavors of strawberry jam, molasses and
anise notes complemented by chocolate, cherry tobacco and a hint of vanilla
on the balanced finish. Pair the 2016 Folie à Deux Alexander Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon with herb-crusted lamb or a juicy, seasoned burger topped with goat
cheese and carmelized onions.
W11048
US
California - Sonoma
Red
2017
Cabernet Sauvignon
.750L
Beringer Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Beringer Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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This shows really beautiful purity of fruit with polish and sophistication. The currant and cassis aromas are so enticing and really reflect the name of the wine. Medium to full body. Extremely fine tannins. Shows a level of freshness and agility that caresses the palate. Delicate and beautiful. Mostly Howell Mountain. Drink or hold
94 points Wine Advocate
Composed of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve springs from the glass with notions of red and black currant jelly, baker’s chocolate, menthol and spice cake plus hints of violets, cedar and kirsch in the undercurrent. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals a firm, finely grained texture with tons of freshness backing up the generous fruit, finishing long and perfumed. 9,644 cases were made.
W20454
US
California - Napa Valley
White
2017
Cabernet Sauvignon
.750L
Paulo Laureano Vinhas Velhas Organic Tinto 2017
Paulo Laureano Vinhas Velhas Organic Tinto 2017
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With an elegant and attractive profile, it shows our commitment to sustainability and preservation of the environment. A combination of Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet, the classic and timeless blend from Alentejo from the organic vineyard Vinea Maria. Fermented in stainless steel vats and aged for 12 months in new and used French oak barrels. Notes of black fruit jam, intense earthy perceptions, mint, green coffee and toast. In the mouth, it is structured, elegant, fresh and with a long finish.
PJ00406
Portugal
Red
2017
.750L
Marques de Riscal Baron de Chirel Reserva Rioja 2017
Marques de Riscal Baron de Chirel Reserva Rioja 2017
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Black fruit with orange peel and fresh mushrooms on the nose. It’s full-bodied with polished, firm tannins and a long, caressing finish. It’s intense, but ever so polished and refined. Classic quality. Very drinkable, but will age beautifully.
PJ00703
Spain
Red
2017
.750L
Produttori del Barbaresco Riservas Crus Assortment Case 2017
Produttori del Barbaresco Riservas Crus Assortment Case 2017
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This is a rare 9 bottle assortment case of 2017 Riserva Crus containing one bottle each of Asili, Muncagota, Montefico, Montestefano, Ovello, Paje, Pora, Rabaja, and Rio Sordo.
PJ00191
Italy
Red
2017
.750L
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2017 (375ml)
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2017 (375ml)
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Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Smith Haut Lafitte charges out of the gate with bold expressions of warm redcurrants, baked blackberries and crème de cassis with hints of spice cake, dried roses, underbrush and pencil lead plus a waft of candied violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a fantastic core of densely packed red and black fruits, framed by wonderfully ripe, rounded tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and perfumed.
96 points Jeb Dunnuck
Moving to the grand vin and a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot aged 16 months in 60% new French oak, the 2017 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is a beauty, with rocking levels of cassis and red currant fruits interwoven with hints of dried herbs, salty minerality, subtle oak, and crushed violets. Concentrated and full-bodied on the palate, it has ripe tannins, a great mid-palate, and tons of charm and character. This is one of those wines that will be beautiful in just 3-4 years and yet age effortlessly for three decades. Hats off to winemaker Fabien Teitgen for a brilliant effort in the vintage.
W21410
France
Bordeaux
Red
2017
.375L
Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley 2017
Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley 2017
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This is really beautiful with raspberry, blackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors. It’s full-to medium-bodied with firm, integrated tannins and a beautiful finish. Shows lots of finesse and polish in the texture. Some may find it a little austere, but it should soften in a year or two. Better after 2021.
W20823
US
California - Napa Valley
Red
2017
.750L
Rafael et Fils Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Paulo Laureano Alfrocheiro 2017
Paulo Laureano Alfrocheiro 2017
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PJ00405
Portugal
Red
2017
.750L
La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino 2017 375mL
La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino 2017 375mL
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93 points Wine Advocate
The La Gerla 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is silky and polished, offering a nice perspective on a vintage that was not always easy to navigate. This wine manages smooth integration with none of the rougher spots that can sometimes occur in hot and dry growing seasons. The bouquet shows nuanced detail with wild berry, forest floor, grilled herb and wild rose. The wine is firm on the palate with tight stemmy tannins.
PJ00849
Italy
Tuscany
Red
2017
Sangiovese
.750L
Chandon de Briailles 1er Cru Les Vergelesses Pernand Vergelesses Rouge 2017
Chandon de Briailles 1er Cru Les Vergelesses Pernand Vergelesses Rouge 2017
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Vergelesses is a tiny Premier Cru climat of the Pernand-Vergelesses appellation. The vines here were once considered the best in the commune and inspired the local Pernand council to incorporate 'Vergelesses' as part of the village name. The Premier Cru vineyards of Pernand-Vergelesses are divided quite neatly into two sections: to the east of the village and to the south, where they flow into the plains east of Beaune. The eastern section focuses on white wines, while the more-obvious Premier Cru sites - with their south-eastern aspect on the limestone slopes of the Cote d'Or - make both red and white. Vergelesses falls into the second of these categories, producing white wines from Chardonnay and red wines from Pinot Noir. It is located immediately below the Ile de Vergelesses climat,
This historic estate was established in 1834. Claude de Nicolay took over from her mother as winemaker in 1988 and crafts traditionally styled wines from one of the Cote d'Or's great terroirs, the hill of Corton and its surrounding villages. The vineyard management has been fully biodynamic since 2005 and organic since 1998. Claude's brother, Francois de Nicolay joined the domaine in 2001.
PJ00150
France
Red
2017
.750L
Numanthia Toro 2017
Numanthia Toro 2017
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93 points Wine Advocate
The 2017 Numanthia represents a blend of their terroirs selected from over 100 plots of ungrafted vines, and it fermented with commercial yeasts and matured in 225- and 400-liter French oak barrels, 60% of them new, for 18 months. They lost 30% of the crop to frost, and then it was warm and dry and the grapes ripened thoroughly. They made an effort to remove all the raisins and did a softer vinification to moderate the extraction. It's ripe at 15.5% alcohol and has a pH of 3.79 and is quite harmonious, big and rich but with no excess and with integrated oak.
W21697
Spain
Toro
Red
2017
.750L
Penfolds Shiraz Bin 798 RWT 2017
Penfolds Shiraz Bin 798 RWT 2017
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96 pts Wine Spectator
Offers a lush, juicy mix of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry flavors that appears seamless, integrating with notes of amaretto, clove and lavender. Plush, juicy and very generous on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2034. 1,156 cases imported.
W11868
Australia
South Australia
Red
2017
Shiraz
.750L