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La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Rioja 2018
La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Rioja 2018
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A pretty nose of raspberries, cassis, fresh herbs, vanilla and sweet spices. It’s medium-bodied with round tannins. Creamy and fruity with chocolatey character on the mid-palate. Supple finish with excellent length. Tangy acidity. 100% tempranillo. Drink or hold
92 points Wine Advocate
Their young and fresh red 2018 Viña Alberdi, already a Reserva (Crianza in Spain), matured in oak barrel for two years in new barrels for the first year and in used barrels for the second year. During the élevage, they racked the wine manually from barrel to barrel four times. 2018 was a year of lower alcohol and more freshness in the wines, and they thought the wines were not designed for the long haul; so, they didn't produce any other wine, and so the only wine from 2018 IS VIÑA ALBERDI! Which means that all the Tempranillo grapes that were destined for 890, 904 and all the other wines went to this wine. They didn't use the Garnacha (which was sold in bulk). So, this is a super- Viña Alberdi, which shows more Crianza style in this cooler vintage but with very good depth and complexity, perhaps a more modern and fresher style. The wine has a seamless palate and a juicy texture, with more color than other vintages, more intensity, more fruit... It has grapes from very good vineyards and poor soils that were never destined for this wine. Highly recommendable and very versatile. It has potential to age.
W21005
Spain
Rioja
Red
2018
Tempranillo
.750L
Bodegas Ego Goru Gold Red Blend 2018
Bodegas Ego Goru Gold Red Blend 2018
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This red is sleek and solid, in the modern style. Bright cherry, berry and currant flavors mingle with licorice, black tea and mineral notes, giving way to a floral and minerally finish. The firm tannins are well-integrated and juicy acidity keeps this lively. MourvA¨dre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2029
W19390
Spain
Jumilla
Red
2018
Red Blend
.750L
Clos de Los Siete Mendoza Red Blend 2018
Clos de Los Siete Mendoza Red Blend 2018
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90 pts Wine Spectator
Dense and powerful, with plenty of loamy notes to the dark cherry and roasted plum flavors that show creamy accents. Ends with dark chocolate on the finish. Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2024
W09513
Argentina
Mendoza
Red
2018
Red Blend
.750L
Marques de Murrieta Reserva Rioja 2018
Marques de Murrieta Reserva Rioja 2018
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The flagship red 2018 Rioja Reserva was produced with a blend of 86% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano, 4% Mazuelo (a.k.a. Cariñena) and 2% Garnacha selected from their 300 hectares of vineyards that exemplifies the character of the vintage and the place. 2018 was a year with good rain and a cool season that resulted in a late harvest, which started on October 1 and was slow and delivered grapes with good freshness. Each variety and plot fermented separately in stainless steel. and the wines aged separately in American oak barrels for 21 months and then settled in concrete until bottling. It follows the path of the 2016, where I noticed a change that is taken further in this, controlling the power and increasing the freshness. It's very aromatic, a year completely different from the 2017; it has less structure and more freshness and subtler balance and enough oomph, concentration and power neatly compensated by freshness. I believe 2018 was a very good vintage to implement this change. It's perfumed, fresh, elegant and medium-bodied, with a velvety texture. Superb!
W19438
Spain
Rioja
Red
2018
Tempranillo
.750L
Matarromera Crianza Ribera del Duero 2018
Matarromera Crianza Ribera del Duero 2018
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91 pts Wine Spectator
This complex red has polished tannins, with a beefy undertone to the glossy cherry, anise, loamy earth and spice notes that give way to vivid tea and violet details on the finish. Drink now through 2029
100%Tempranillo with 12 months in oak barrels and another 10 months in bottles.
Stewed, baked black-fruit aromas are ultraripe and gamy. Congruent with the nose, this feels rich, sappy and dense on the palate. Deep plum and blackberry flavors.
W20501
Spain
Ribera del Duero
Red
2018
.750L
Chateau de Pitray Cotes de Bordeaux Rouge 2018
Chateau de Pitray Cotes de Bordeaux Rouge 2018
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Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Pitray features bright, expressive wild blueberries, black raspberries and warm plums scents with hints of spice cake and potpourri. Full-bodied, the palate is laden with juicy blue and black fruits, framed by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with beautiful purity.
91 points Wine Enthusiast
This grand chateau on its hillside surveys a 150-acre vineyard. The top wine from the estate, this is mainly wood aged, giving polish as well as perfumed black-currant fruitiness. With its ripe tannins, the wine will easily age. Drink from 2023.
W21766
France
Red
2018
.750L
Domaine Houchart Cotes de Provence Rouge 2018
Domaine Houchart Cotes de Provence Rouge 2018
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Domaine Houchart, located at the foot of Mont St. Victoire near Aix en Provence, was founded by Aurelien Houchart in the 1850s. The great painter Paul Cezanne, famous for his images of the mountain, was a friend of the family who visited the estate frequently during that period. It is now owned by Aurelien’s great-granddaugther Genevieve, who is married to Jerome Quiot, owner of Domaine du Vieux Lazaret and Chateau de Trignon. The 200 acre estate is planted with 10 traditional grape varieties on soils of red clay, sandstone, gravel and chalk and produces 55% rose, 40 % red and 5% white wines. The soil is reddish with a high proportion of limestone, gravelly in places with some steep slopes, and is ideally exposed. Half the Domaine lies in the Cotes de Provence St. Victoire sub-appellation, which was created in 2005 to acknowledge the exceptional quality of wines from this part of the region.
W21679
France
Provence
Red
2018
Blend
.750L
Chateau Cantelaudette Cuvee Prestige Graves de Vayres Rouge 2018
Chateau Cantelaudette Cuvee Prestige Graves de Vayres Rouge 2018
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Château Cantelaudette is part of the Bordeaux holdings of the Chatelier family, which also owns Château Chatelier (formerly known as Château Fantin). The estate, located in the appellation of Graves de Vayres, was established by the family in 1870. At the time, as was the custom, they planted a variety of crops including grapes.
Château Cantelaudette is set between the cities of Bordeaux and Libourne in the northern part of the Entre-Deux-Mers region on a plateau overlooking the Dordogne River. The proximity to both the river and the ocean brings a warming influence that helps to fully ripen the grapes.
Jean-Michel is committed to improving the impact of farming on the environment and has obtained the demanding Haute Valeur Environnementale certification, which reflects excellence in the areas of biodiversity, plant protection, management of fertilizer use and management of water.
W08306
France
Bordeaux
Red
2018
Red Blend
.750L
Montecillo Rioja Crianza Red 2018
Montecillo Rioja Crianza Red 2018
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Montecillo Crianza consistently wins ‘best value’ wine awards, around the world. Established in 1874, Bodegas Montecillo is one of the oldest wineries in the D.O. Rioja. Montecillo maintains its ancient underground ‘bodega’ where hand stacked bottles remain undisturbed until reaching optimal roundness. Montecillo wines are crafted to enjoy a long bottle life; they continue bottle ageing longer than those from other wineries in the region.
Elegant and attractive cherry red, with a good depth and intensity of color. Ripe fruit on the nose, particularly strawberry preserve. Subtle flavors interlaced with notes of sweet oak that are reminiscent of black liquorice. Broad entry in the mouth, rounded and with great presence. This is when we really notice the high quality of the oak, thanks to tannins that are well integrated with the ripe fruit, making the wine silky with a long, pleasant aftertaste.
Ideal with grilled meats, charcuterie, vegetable and pulse based stews, tapas and canapes.
W-00000366
Spain
Rioja
Red
2018
Tempranillo
.750L
Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
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94 points Wine Spectator
A succulent version, this red reveals cherry, strawberry, plum, floral, eucalyptus and tobacco aromas and flavors. Harmonious and enjoyable now, but there are still tannins to shed. Complex and long. Best from 2024 through 2040. 2,000 cases made, 800 cases imported. Bruce Sanderson
93 points Vinous
The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva needs a few years to be at its best, but it has plenty to offer. In 2018 the Riserva is on the lighter side, but that's not a bad thing at all. Crushed leaves, tobacco, incense, mint, licorice and coffee add complexity to a core of dark Sangiovese fruit. Wild and exotic, the Riserva is certainly compelling.
W21650
Italy
Tuscany
Red
2018
Sangiovese
.750L
Newton Skyside North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Newton Skyside North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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W11880
US
California
Red
2018
Cabernet Sauvignon
.750L
Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 2018
Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 2018
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This Hess Select Cabernet features grapes from some of the best vineyards in Napa and Lake county. The wine showcases a ruby color with aromas red raspberry and dark cherry. Flavors of red raspberry, black cherry follow with spicy notes of currants, anise, cloves, cedar and a touch of vanilla. This soft, round, medium-bodied wine tastes like Cabernet should.
This Cabernet is perfect with an informal BBQ straight through to Saturday night. Dishes incorporating sweet peppers, caramelized onions or roasted Portobello mushrooms, a hearty bacon burger with blue cheese, barbecued shrimp, and mild blue cheeses or cheddar cheese. All these dishes pair well with the Hess Select Cabernet.
W-00000883
US
California - Napa Valley
Red
2018
Cabernet Sauvignon
.750L
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Reserva Monte Real 2018
Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Reserva Monte Real 2018
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92 pts Wine Spectator
A polished texture carries lively flavors of cherry, red plum, licorice and mineral, backed by well-integrated tannins and orange peel acidity. This wine shows depth, and remains graceful. Drink now through 2030.
Intense cherry-red with brick hues. Clean, powerful aromas on the nose, with harmony between the oak ageing and vinous notes. Wide structure in the mouth; tasty and full-bodied. Polished, gentle tannins. Its aromas continue on the finish, which is long and persistent. Well-developed and mature, with an assured long life in bottle. - Winery
W20481
Spain
Rioja
Red
2018
.750L
Tenuta Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Tenuta Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 2018
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93 points Vinous
Masses of crushed cherries and cloves give way to nuances of spiced citrus peels and cedar as the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino comes to life in the glass. This is round and pliant on the palate, with a balanced inner sweetness contrasting its mineral-tinged acids and tart wild berry fruits. Grippy tannins mount toward the close, yet fail to slow the 2018’s momentum, as notes of salted licorice are left to resonate under an air of dried roses. This is a deep and characterful rendition of Col d'Orcia’s Brunello, but patience will be required to unlock all of its charms.
W21482
Italy
Tuscany
Red
2018
.750L
Chateau Haut Batailley Pauillac 2018
Chateau Haut Batailley Pauillac 2018
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The grand vin 2018 Château Haut-Batailley is a beauty and is comprised of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon and 41% Merlot brought up in 60% new French oak. It's an attractive, elegantly styled wine that has lots of juicy Merlot notes of black cherries, graphite, scorched earth, and spice. Rich, medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and with terrific purity on the palate, this brilliant Pauillac is going to be approachable in just a few years and will evolve gracefully. This wine hit 14.3% alcohol with 3.61 pH and an IPT of 81. My money is on it being one of the best to date from this estate.
92-94 pts Wine Advocate
Blended of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon and 41% Merlot aging in 60% new barriques, the 2018 Haut Batailley is very deep purple-black in color and takes some coaxing to reveal profound notes of dark chocolate, crème de cassis, blueberry pie and anise with waves of raspberry pie, lavender and Indian spices. Full, very tightly would and jam-packed with layers of crunchy black and blue fruits, it has a firm line of ripe, grainy tannins and compelling freshness, finishing long with a mineral hint coming through.
92-95 pts Wine Spectator
Fresh and driven, opening with a piercing iron note that is quickly met by a core of racy cassis and damson plum flavors. Everything extends nicely through the pure finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. (JM)
W19888
France
Bordeaux
Red
2018
Red Blend
.750L
14 Hands Merlot Columbia Valley 2018
14 Hands Merlot Columbia Valley 2018
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14 Hands Merlot offers classic Washington aromas of blackberries, plums and black cherries. Expressive flavors of berries and cherries are joined by subtle nuances of mocha and spice. While soft and approachable, this wine maintains a firm backbone of tannins.
W04345
US
Washington
Red
2018
Merlot
.750L
La Cartuja Priorat 2018
La Cartuja Priorat 2018
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Fresh dark berry and floral pastille aromas are complemented by notes of vanilla, cola and smoky minerals. Sappy and well-concentrated yet graceful, with pliant boysenberry and black raspberry flavors that show no rough edges. Finishes gently sweet, smooth and long, leaving spice and candied lavender notes behind.
PJ00976
Spain
Priorat
Red
2018
.750L
Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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Deep, inky red in color, this wine offers up seductive scents of cassis, licorice, ripe plum and blackberry intermingled with hints of toasty oak and nutmeg spice. Concentrated fruit envelops the palate, with deep, luscious flavors that echo the nose. It has a rich, full-bodied structure, hints of sweet oak, and a long, pleasing finish. - PJ
W20036
US
California
Red
2017
Cabernet Sauvignon
.750L
Agusti Torello Mata Brut Reserva Cava 2018
Agusti Torello Mata Brut Reserva Cava 2018
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This organically farmed Estate fruit Cava is way more serious than you may be used to. The wine spends three years on the lees and is only disgorged when the US importer places their order. This results in a richer, more complex style of Cava that displays some serious brioche. A blend of 37% Parellada, 35% Macabeu and 28% Xarel-lo, the vintage-dated 2018 Brut Reserva was disgorged in December of 2021, having spent three years on the lees. The resulting wine is an excellent example of what Cava can be. The nose is clean and fruity with hints of apple, caramel and fresh herbs. The palate is elegant and balanced with well-integrated bubbles and excellent balance. Four grams dosage, 5.9 acidity and only 11.5% alcohol. Yum!
Food pairing: At any time. Ideal as an aperitif. Goes well with fish, seafood cream soup, white meat, goat cheese and desserts.
Torelló Mata uses only fruit from vines that are a minimum of 30 years old.
PJ00418
Spain
Penedes
Sparkling
2018
.750L
Domaine de Montbourgeau L'Etoile Blanc 2018
Domaine de Montbourgeau L'Etoile Blanc 2018
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This is an older, evolved white wine that is uniquely Jura. It displays oxidative notes of almond, cedar, bruised apple, and its color is much darker than what you may be familiar with. The youthful fresh fruit character has faded and evolved into so much more.
This cuvée is the classic white wine of Montbourgeau. It is usually bottled after 24 to 30 months of élevage in barrel. Chardonnay is the dominant grape but an occasional Savagnin vine is found within the Chardonnay plantings, an addition which adds a touch of complexity to the ultimate blend. The fermentation occurs in stainless steel but, after malolactic, the wine is racked into small barrel and demi-muids for two years. At that point, the entire production is assembled and left for several months in cuve before being bottled.
NOTE: We will not be accepting any return bottles of this wine.
PJ00329
France
Jura
White
2018
Chardonnay
.750L
Mouton-Cadet Bordeaux Red 2018
Mouton-Cadet Bordeaux Red 2018
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Intense and brilliant red. Dense and elegant, the nose displays an aromatic complexity in which cherry notes harmoniously combine with fresh blackcurrant. The attack is full and lush, revealing attractively mature fruit underpinned by powerful tannins. The overall balance is remarkable. The slightly spicy finish, generous and pleasant, is sustained by lingering flavors.
W-00000170
France
Bordeaux
Red
2018
Red Blend
.750L
Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Cab. Sauvignon Sonoma 2018
Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Cab. Sauvignon Sonoma 2018
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Aromas of lush, bright black cherry, blackberry and cassis draw you in. Round, rich, seamless tannins provide a robust backbone and supple mid-palate. Notes of cedar, vanilla and a hint of mocha linger on the finish.
W-00001107
US
California
Red
2018
Cabernet Sauvignon
.750L
Gregory Perez Mengoba Las Tinajas 2018
Palmento Costanzo Mofete Etna Rosso 2018
Palmento Costanzo Mofete Etna Rosso 2018
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A light-catching garnet in the glass, this wine offers a restrained, alluring nose of tar, rose petals, wild strawberries and a fleeting note of fennel fronds. Acid streaks down the palate before strawberries, cherries and raspberries settle in, progressing toward a finale of espresso with a piece of dark chocolate and orange zest.
PJ00543
Italy
Red
2018
.750L