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Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat Priorat 2021
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Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat Priorat 2021
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92 points Wine Spectator
This bright red bursts with flavor, with fragrant marjoram, violet and milled white pepper accenting crisp cherry and ripe boysenberry fruit. Features fine tannins that are a sleek frame for the expressive profile, with a spicy mineral streak driving the finish. Garnacha, Samsó, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2028.
This bright red bursts with flavor, with fragrant marjoram, violet and milled white pepper accenting crisp cherry and ripe boysenberry fruit. Features fine tannins that are a sleek frame for the expressive profile, with a spicy mineral streak driving the finish. Garnacha, Samsó, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2028.
SKU
W19302
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Priorat
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VARIETAL
Blend
VOLUME
.750L
Andrea Oberto Comune di La Morra Barolo 2017
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Andrea Oberto Comune di La Morra Barolo 2017
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93 points James Suckling
Red berries and cherries with hints of sweet vanilla, almost honey, and some flower petals. Full-bodied, round and silky with firm, fruit and spice-coated tannins and a long, savory finish. Needs time to integrate. Try from 2023
Red berries and cherries with hints of sweet vanilla, almost honey, and some flower petals. Full-bodied, round and silky with firm, fruit and spice-coated tannins and a long, savory finish. Needs time to integrate. Try from 2023
SKU
W20725
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Piedmont
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2017
VARIETAL
Nebbiolo
VOLUME
.750L
Antinori Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato Toscana IGT 2021
Antinori Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato Toscana IGT 2021
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Review is on the previous vintage.
93 pts Wine Advocate
I tasted the Guado al Tasso 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Il Bruciato from barrel, but the wine will hit the market in September of this year. Compared to the previous vintage, this edition is richer and slightly denser with nicely concentrated fruit. That extra textural support is a characteristic of this fortunate vintage. This accessible blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah offers tight mineral notes, toasted spice, almond and lots of dark, luscious fruit. To the palate, the wine exhibits softly caressing tannins
93 pts Wine Advocate
I tasted the Guado al Tasso 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Il Bruciato from barrel, but the wine will hit the market in September of this year. Compared to the previous vintage, this edition is richer and slightly denser with nicely concentrated fruit. That extra textural support is a characteristic of this fortunate vintage. This accessible blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah offers tight mineral notes, toasted spice, almond and lots of dark, luscious fruit. To the palate, the wine exhibits softly caressing tannins
SKU
W09935
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Blend
VOLUME
.750L
Aphros Phaunus Amphora Loureiro 2021
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Aphros Phaunus Amphora Loureiro 2021
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Organic / Biodynamic / Natural
80% Loureiro, 20% Vinhao. Harvested and destemmed manually before spontaneous fermentation with the skins in beeswax-lined clay amphorae. Sur-lie aging on the skins in amphorae for seven months before bottling without fining or filtration. Produced without electricity. Demeter-certified biodynamic
80% Loureiro, 20% Vinhao. Harvested and destemmed manually before spontaneous fermentation with the skins in beeswax-lined clay amphorae. Sur-lie aging on the skins in amphorae for seven months before bottling without fining or filtration. Produced without electricity. Demeter-certified biodynamic
SKU
W21719
Azienda Agricola COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2019
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Azienda Agricola COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2019
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Organic / Biodynamic / Natural
A delicious wine that shows a smooth texture and a delicate approach that grows in intensity. There are small-berry aromas with cassis, wild raspberry and dried blueberry, which would spruce up any pasta like a Sicilian pasta alla Norma. A blend of 40% Frappato and 60% Nero d'Avola aged in oak barrels for 12 months, the wine is delicate and smooth, with tiny steps that go the long haul. The tannins are well integrated and give the wine a firm, upstanding backbone.
The 2019 vintage of Cerasuolo di Vittoria did not meet the minimum alcohol of 13% to obtain the DOC, so COS decided to use the VIttoria Rosso appellation for it instead.
A delicious wine that shows a smooth texture and a delicate approach that grows in intensity. There are small-berry aromas with cassis, wild raspberry and dried blueberry, which would spruce up any pasta like a Sicilian pasta alla Norma. A blend of 40% Frappato and 60% Nero d'Avola aged in oak barrels for 12 months, the wine is delicate and smooth, with tiny steps that go the long haul. The tannins are well integrated and give the wine a firm, upstanding backbone.
The 2019 vintage of Cerasuolo di Vittoria did not meet the minimum alcohol of 13% to obtain the DOC, so COS decided to use the VIttoria Rosso appellation for it instead.
SKU
W11132
COUNTRY
Italy
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VOLUME
.750L
Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Bedrock Old Vines Sonoma Zinfandel 2021
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Bedrock Old Vines Sonoma Zinfandel 2021
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94 points Wine Spectator
Spry and briary, this Zinfandel is fun to drink, with lively black cherry, licorice and dried sage flavors, which take on richness and cracked pepper accents toward zesty tannins.
Fom winemaker and Master of Wine Morgan Twain-Peterson.
Spry and briary, this Zinfandel is fun to drink, with lively black cherry, licorice and dried sage flavors, which take on richness and cracked pepper accents toward zesty tannins.
Fom winemaker and Master of Wine Morgan Twain-Peterson.
SKU
W21706
COUNTRY
US
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VARIETAL
Zinfandel
VOLUME
.750 ml
Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley Sonoma 2019
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Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley Sonoma 2019
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Winemaker Notes:
This Cabernet is set each vintage as a Bordeaux blend, with soft and silky tannins and a plush, full mouth-feel setting it up for immediate enjoyment, although its built to age and develop further complexity. Aromas of dried herbs, cedar, clove and lavender join flavors of dark red fruit led by figs, black cherry, currants, boysenberry, huckleberry, raspberry, and evident oak spice are joined with more traditional Knights Valley tones of black olive, wild sage and mocha chocolate. Fine acidity and balance with an elegant structure lead to a lingering, memorable finish.
91pts James Suckling:
"This sits in the redder-fruit zone for the variety and has sappy, leafy nuances with ferrous notes, too. The palate has a smooth array of juicy red and dark-fruit flavors and supple tannins, framed in sweet oak spice. Medium body. Drink now."
This Cabernet is set each vintage as a Bordeaux blend, with soft and silky tannins and a plush, full mouth-feel setting it up for immediate enjoyment, although its built to age and develop further complexity. Aromas of dried herbs, cedar, clove and lavender join flavors of dark red fruit led by figs, black cherry, currants, boysenberry, huckleberry, raspberry, and evident oak spice are joined with more traditional Knights Valley tones of black olive, wild sage and mocha chocolate. Fine acidity and balance with an elegant structure lead to a lingering, memorable finish.
91pts James Suckling:
"This sits in the redder-fruit zone for the variety and has sappy, leafy nuances with ferrous notes, too. The palate has a smooth array of juicy red and dark-fruit flavors and supple tannins, framed in sweet oak spice. Medium body. Drink now."
SKU
W-00001524
COUNTRY
US
REGION
California
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon
VOLUME
.750L
Bertani Soave Classico Original Vintage Edition 2020
Bodega Colome Salta Malbec 2020
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Bodega Colome Salta Malbec 2020
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92 pts Vinous
Bright, dark medium ruby. Lively aromas and flavors of crushed blackberry, licorice, bitter chocolate and mocha. Densely packed, fine-grained and savory, with its ripe, creamy flavors complicated by a wild gamey quality. As rich, concentrated and deep as this wine is, it's not over the top. This outstanding Malbec finishes ripely tannic and long, with compelling sweetness of fruit. (14.9% alcohol; this wine represents a blend of vineyards and altitudes in Calchaqui Valley; aged for 15 months in a mix of one- to ten-year-old French barriques).
Bright, dark medium ruby. Lively aromas and flavors of crushed blackberry, licorice, bitter chocolate and mocha. Densely packed, fine-grained and savory, with its ripe, creamy flavors complicated by a wild gamey quality. As rich, concentrated and deep as this wine is, it's not over the top. This outstanding Malbec finishes ripely tannic and long, with compelling sweetness of fruit. (14.9% alcohol; this wine represents a blend of vineyards and altitudes in Calchaqui Valley; aged for 15 months in a mix of one- to ten-year-old French barriques).
SKU
W09988
COUNTRY
Argentina
REGION
Salta
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Malbec
VOLUME
.750L
Bodegas Lopez Montchenot 10 Anos Gran Reserva Tinto 2012
Bonanno Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
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Bonanno Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
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A deep ruby red, this wine shows classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of cedar, tobacco, and cocoa followed by a mix of currant, vanilla and fresh blackberry notes. The texture is smooth, supple and sleek in the mouth with firm tannins and fresh acidity. The palate is loaded with fresh dark fruits, plum, currants and hints of cinnamon and vanilla
SKU
W20468
COUNTRY
US
REGION
California - Napa Valley
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon
VOLUME
.750L
Brovia Sori del Drago Barbera d’Alba 2020
Brovia Sori del Drago Barbera d’Alba 2020
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Organic
This Barbera is produced from grapes harvested in the “Garblet” vineyard (also known as “Fiasco”) of Castiglione Falletto from a 0.8 hectare plot on a south-southeast facing slope at 250 meters altitude. The major part of the vineyard was planted in 1970 with a portion being replanted in 1993. The Sori del Drago is fermented at 28 degrees Celsius for slightly more than a week. The wine is then racked into stainless steel tank and is aged for 15 to 18 months before being bottled (unfiltered). - Rosenthal Wine Merchants
This Barbera is produced from grapes harvested in the “Garblet” vineyard (also known as “Fiasco”) of Castiglione Falletto from a 0.8 hectare plot on a south-southeast facing slope at 250 meters altitude. The major part of the vineyard was planted in 1970 with a portion being replanted in 1993. The Sori del Drago is fermented at 28 degrees Celsius for slightly more than a week. The wine is then racked into stainless steel tank and is aged for 15 to 18 months before being bottled (unfiltered). - Rosenthal Wine Merchants
SKU
W21718
Calabretta Nerello Mascalese Vigne Vecchie Sicilia 2014
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Calabretta Nerello Mascalese Vigne Vecchie Sicilia 2014
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Organic
Review is on the previous vintage.
94 points Vinous
The 2012 Nerello Mascalese Vigne Vecchie takes things to a darker, earthier yet ultimately thrilling level, as crushed black raspberry and plum sauce are complemented by hints of exotic brown spice, tobacco and underbrush. This gains freshness through notes of white smoke and roses that emerge with time in the glass. Its silky, verging on fleshy and quite potent, ushering in textural waves of ripe wild berries and sweet spices, yet balance is maintained through a core of brisk acidity. This leaves a saturation of primary purple and blue-toned concentration upon the senses, becoming youthfully chewy through the dramatically long and lightly structured finale. There is no sign of the 16% abv thats stated on the label, as the 2012 Vigne Vecchie comes across as completely harmonious, but in need of another year or two of cellaring.
Review is on the previous vintage.
94 points Vinous
The 2012 Nerello Mascalese Vigne Vecchie takes things to a darker, earthier yet ultimately thrilling level, as crushed black raspberry and plum sauce are complemented by hints of exotic brown spice, tobacco and underbrush. This gains freshness through notes of white smoke and roses that emerge with time in the glass. Its silky, verging on fleshy and quite potent, ushering in textural waves of ripe wild berries and sweet spices, yet balance is maintained through a core of brisk acidity. This leaves a saturation of primary purple and blue-toned concentration upon the senses, becoming youthfully chewy through the dramatically long and lightly structured finale. There is no sign of the 16% abv thats stated on the label, as the 2012 Vigne Vecchie comes across as completely harmonious, but in need of another year or two of cellaring.
SKU
W21432
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Sicily
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2014
VOLUME
.750L
Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva 2015
Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva 2015
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Winemaker Notes:
Ruby red with a gold-tinged rim. Deep, vibrant color. A Complex nose. It retains the ripe red-berry fruit aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and block plums extraordinarily well. Gradually it opens up to reveal smoky, toasted wood nuances, with spices and hints of minerals and tobacco. A Smooth mouth-feel, with sweet, polished tannins. A long, elegant, perfumed finish with final hints of coffee with chocolate.
Ruby red with a gold-tinged rim. Deep, vibrant color. A Complex nose. It retains the ripe red-berry fruit aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and block plums extraordinarily well. Gradually it opens up to reveal smoky, toasted wood nuances, with spices and hints of minerals and tobacco. A Smooth mouth-feel, with sweet, polished tannins. A long, elegant, perfumed finish with final hints of coffee with chocolate.
SKU
W09946
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Rioja
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2015
VARIETAL
Tempranillo
VOLUME
.750L
Carneros Ranch Pinot Noir 2020
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Carneros Ranch Pinot Noir 2020
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VINEYARD from vineyards located on the Mahoney Ranch property in the Sonoma side of Carneros
SOIL sandy, clay soild
VITICULTURE vineyards are worked using sustainable and organic methods
VINIFICATION whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel
AGING aged in a combination of tank and French oak barrels for 12 months with only a small percentage being new.
SOIL sandy, clay soild
VITICULTURE vineyards are worked using sustainable and organic methods
VINIFICATION whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel
AGING aged in a combination of tank and French oak barrels for 12 months with only a small percentage being new.
SKU
W21448
COUNTRY
US
REGION
California
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Casa Aurora La Vendanona Vino de Parcela Bierzo 2018
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Casa Aurora La Vendanona Vino de Parcela Bierzo 2018
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Organic
From Germán Blanco of Quinta Milú comes this project from Bierzo!
A field blend of mostly Mencia and Tintorera with some Godello, Dona Blanca, and Palomino. Everything co-ferments in amphora and then the wine ages for 13 months in used french oak.
From Germán Blanco of Quinta Milú comes this project from Bierzo!
A field blend of mostly Mencia and Tintorera with some Godello, Dona Blanca, and Palomino. Everything co-ferments in amphora and then the wine ages for 13 months in used french oak.
SKU
W20887
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Galicia
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2018
VOLUME
.750L
Casa Aurora Valle del Rio Vino de Parcela Bierzo 2018
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Casa Aurora Valle del Rio Vino de Parcela Bierzo 2018
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From Germán Blanco of Quinta Milú comes this project from Bierzo!
From a single vineyard at 820 meters of altitude in Villa del Albares. Soils are iron rich and red clay, with decomposite granite. A blend of Garnacha Tintorera (60%), Garnacha (10%), Palomino and Godello. Made in open tanks and raised in old French oak foudre.
From Germán Blanco of Quinta Milú comes this project from Bierzo!
From a single vineyard at 820 meters of altitude in Villa del Albares. Soils are iron rich and red clay, with decomposite granite. A blend of Garnacha Tintorera (60%), Garnacha (10%), Palomino and Godello. Made in open tanks and raised in old French oak foudre.
SKU
W20886
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Galicia
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2018
VOLUME
.750L
Celler Cecilio Black Slate Gratallops Priorat 2021
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Celler Cecilio Black Slate Gratallops Priorat 2021
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It is a blend of Garnatxa Negra, Carinyena, and Syrah from vines ranging from 20 to 65+ years old. Fermented entirely with indigenous yeasts, it is aged in a combination of concrete and French oak barrels. Notes of black raspberries, violets and a bit of garrigue. This medium to full-bodied red shows a chalky minerality, hint of rose petal, and spice. The tannins are fine resulting in a long gorgeous finish. The wine is irresistible now but will age for years to come.
This has yet to be reviewed by the professional wine critics but always scores in the nineties, which I am sure this will as well.
The Black Slate Priorat wines have done it again! Another masterfully crafted expressive Priorat at a very reasonable price. One of their bottlings was our Wine of the Year last year but sadly it sold out. We reached out to the distributor to taste the current releases, each showed its own personality, but one stood above the others. We unanimously loved it but I was curious what the public thought, so I did a little blind-tasting at our Nueva Espana tasting last Saturday. The winner? The same wine we chose, Celler Cecilio Black Slate Gratallops Priorat 2020! This was the third bottle in the tasting, showing more complexity with the added Syrah in the blend. This is a steal at this price. Tastes like Spain’s version of a Rhone Valley wine.
The Black Slate Gratallops is produced by Celler Cecilio located in Gratallops, in the heart of Priorat, and was the first winery registered in the D.O.Ca. It is a family estate dedicated to making and bottling wine since 1942, established and founded by Cecilio Vicent, father of the current owner and winemaker, August.
August ferments his wines in tank with indigenous yeasts, and the wines are macerated for 20–25 days before aging in tank or neutral, large French oak barrels. The Black Slate Gratallops comes from a blend of older and younger vine fruit originating from August’s vineyards near the village. It showcases both the power typical of Gratallops, as well as the charmingly elegant and rustic touch of Vicent’s winemaking.
Black Slate is the idea of famed wine importer Eric Solomon. He went to several of the top Priorat producers and asked them to make him a wine, a value that over delivers. We have sold other Black Slate labels in the past, I am sure many of you are familiar.
This has yet to be reviewed by the professional wine critics but always scores in the nineties, which I am sure this will as well.
The Black Slate Priorat wines have done it again! Another masterfully crafted expressive Priorat at a very reasonable price. One of their bottlings was our Wine of the Year last year but sadly it sold out. We reached out to the distributor to taste the current releases, each showed its own personality, but one stood above the others. We unanimously loved it but I was curious what the public thought, so I did a little blind-tasting at our Nueva Espana tasting last Saturday. The winner? The same wine we chose, Celler Cecilio Black Slate Gratallops Priorat 2020! This was the third bottle in the tasting, showing more complexity with the added Syrah in the blend. This is a steal at this price. Tastes like Spain’s version of a Rhone Valley wine.
The Black Slate Gratallops is produced by Celler Cecilio located in Gratallops, in the heart of Priorat, and was the first winery registered in the D.O.Ca. It is a family estate dedicated to making and bottling wine since 1942, established and founded by Cecilio Vicent, father of the current owner and winemaker, August.
August ferments his wines in tank with indigenous yeasts, and the wines are macerated for 20–25 days before aging in tank or neutral, large French oak barrels. The Black Slate Gratallops comes from a blend of older and younger vine fruit originating from August’s vineyards near the village. It showcases both the power typical of Gratallops, as well as the charmingly elegant and rustic touch of Vicent’s winemaking.
Black Slate is the idea of famed wine importer Eric Solomon. He went to several of the top Priorat producers and asked them to make him a wine, a value that over delivers. We have sold other Black Slate labels in the past, I am sure many of you are familiar.
SKU
W20893
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Priorat
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VOLUME
.750L
Chateau Belregard Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017
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Chateau Belregard Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017
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Tied for Third Place in PJ Wine's - Wine of the Year 2021 blind taste-off.
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.
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.
SKU
W20463
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Bordeaux
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2017
VOLUME
.750L
Chateau d'Aiguilhe Cotes de Castillon 2020
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Chateau d'Aiguilhe Cotes de Castillon 2020
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(Pre-Arrival) Wine arrives summer 2023.
93 points Jeb Dunnuck
From the up-and-coming Castillon region, just east of Saint-Emilion, the 2020 Chateau D'Aiguilhe has a floral, cassis, and black raspberry-driven style that shows more tobacco and classic limestone minerality with time in the glass. It's medium to full-bodied, has fine tannins, and the balance and class to evolve for 10-15 years. It's a seriously good Castillon, even better than the brilliant 2019.
93 points Decanter
Violet reflections, great clarity of colour and immediate whoosh of salinity through the redcurrant fruits. Powerful and focused with bright berry flavours, it practically defines the term crunchy fruit, then softens to show creamier black cherry puree as it relaxes in the glass. Really a very tasty d'Aiguilhe from Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg. Extremely moreish. (5/2021)
92-93 points James Suckling
A solid density of fruit with blackberry, white pepper and some salt. Walnut undertones. Very long and flavorful. Compact palate. Very well done.
92 points Wine Advocate
Aromas of cassis, dark berries and cherries mingle with subtle hints of incense and spices in an inviting bouquet to introduce the 2020 d'Aiguilhe, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered wine with powdery tannins and the lively acids that are typical of this later-ripening, limestone-rich sector. Always a notable value, this age-worthy cuvee has turned out very well this year.
93 points Jeb Dunnuck
From the up-and-coming Castillon region, just east of Saint-Emilion, the 2020 Chateau D'Aiguilhe has a floral, cassis, and black raspberry-driven style that shows more tobacco and classic limestone minerality with time in the glass. It's medium to full-bodied, has fine tannins, and the balance and class to evolve for 10-15 years. It's a seriously good Castillon, even better than the brilliant 2019.
93 points Decanter
Violet reflections, great clarity of colour and immediate whoosh of salinity through the redcurrant fruits. Powerful and focused with bright berry flavours, it practically defines the term crunchy fruit, then softens to show creamier black cherry puree as it relaxes in the glass. Really a very tasty d'Aiguilhe from Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg. Extremely moreish. (5/2021)
92-93 points James Suckling
A solid density of fruit with blackberry, white pepper and some salt. Walnut undertones. Very long and flavorful. Compact palate. Very well done.
92 points Wine Advocate
Aromas of cassis, dark berries and cherries mingle with subtle hints of incense and spices in an inviting bouquet to introduce the 2020 d'Aiguilhe, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered wine with powdery tannins and the lively acids that are typical of this later-ripening, limestone-rich sector. Always a notable value, this age-worthy cuvee has turned out very well this year.
SKU
PJ00033
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Bordeaux
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Chateau Durfort Vivens Les Plantes Margaux 2019
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Chateau Durfort Vivens Les Plantes Margaux 2019
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Organic / Biodynamic
93 points James Suckling
Blackberries, cherries, sesame and salted-chocolate notes. Peach stones, too. It’s medium-bodied with silky, creamy tannins. So juicy and pure.
91 points Vinous
The 2019 Les Plantes is the new, young vines wine from Durfort Vivens. It offers notable depth to match its creamy, succulent personality. Drink this over the next few years, while the dark fruit remains vibrant. There is so much character here. AG
Jancis Robinson
The 2019 vintage sees the introduction of three new bottlings at Durfort Vivens. This one is formed from young vines (les plantes in French), and majors on soft supple tannins, plenty of vivacity. The highest in acidity of the three new bottlings, with an emphasis on savoury fruits and floral character. Highest in Cabernet Sauvignon also, reflecting the variety that is going in the ground here - they have taken the decision not to plant any more Merlot. Aged in a mix of barrels and amphoras.this over the next few years, while the dark fruit remains vibrant. There is so much character here. 88% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot and 2% cabernet franc. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Delicious now.
Wine critic William Kelley of The Wine Advocate, " Anyone who isn’t aware of just how good Gonzague Lurton’s wines are these days should taste a bottle.
The 62-hectare estate, of which some 55 hectares are planted, has been directed by Gonzague Lurton since 1992 and farmed biodynamically since 2013. Soils are quaternary gravels, with a rather low percentage of clay when compared with the likes of Châteaux Margaux and Palmer, and Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the blend, delivering wines of perfume, intensity and concentration. Lurton finds that physiological maturity and analytical maturity are much more synchronized with the new farming methods, even if in a vintage such as 2018 he's suffered, producing a mere 6,000 bottles. Recent vintages have certainly been on a qualitative roll, and today Durfort Vivens (the winery's premier bottling) unquestionably lives up to its 1855 second growth status. Given the quality of the brilliant 2019, prices remain decidedly reasonable, and readers should take notice."
Chateau Durfort Vivens is no newcomer to Bordeaux, they have been around since the 1700s in one form or another. It is rumored that a bottle of Chateau Durfort Vivens in 1844 would have cost more than any other Margaux, other than Chateau Margaux itself. Also, America’s first wine connoisseur Thomas Jefferson ranked it just behind Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Latour, and Chateau Margaux in his famous travel diaries. During the 1855 classification, Chateau Durfort Vivens was ranked a second growth of Margaux. Today I am sure the wines taste differently, however, this does show the pedigree and history of these vineyards.
Today the winery is owned by the renowned Lurton family. In 2009 they experimented with organic farming, loved the results, and fully converted all their vineyards to organic and biodynamic viticulture by 2013. They then received their Demeter certification making Chateau Durfort Vivens the first classified growth in Margaux to be fully certified 100% biodynamic.
93 points James Suckling
Blackberries, cherries, sesame and salted-chocolate notes. Peach stones, too. It’s medium-bodied with silky, creamy tannins. So juicy and pure.
91 points Vinous
The 2019 Les Plantes is the new, young vines wine from Durfort Vivens. It offers notable depth to match its creamy, succulent personality. Drink this over the next few years, while the dark fruit remains vibrant. There is so much character here. AG
Jancis Robinson
The 2019 vintage sees the introduction of three new bottlings at Durfort Vivens. This one is formed from young vines (les plantes in French), and majors on soft supple tannins, plenty of vivacity. The highest in acidity of the three new bottlings, with an emphasis on savoury fruits and floral character. Highest in Cabernet Sauvignon also, reflecting the variety that is going in the ground here - they have taken the decision not to plant any more Merlot. Aged in a mix of barrels and amphoras.this over the next few years, while the dark fruit remains vibrant. There is so much character here. 88% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot and 2% cabernet franc. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Delicious now.
Wine critic William Kelley of The Wine Advocate, " Anyone who isn’t aware of just how good Gonzague Lurton’s wines are these days should taste a bottle.
The 62-hectare estate, of which some 55 hectares are planted, has been directed by Gonzague Lurton since 1992 and farmed biodynamically since 2013. Soils are quaternary gravels, with a rather low percentage of clay when compared with the likes of Châteaux Margaux and Palmer, and Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the blend, delivering wines of perfume, intensity and concentration. Lurton finds that physiological maturity and analytical maturity are much more synchronized with the new farming methods, even if in a vintage such as 2018 he's suffered, producing a mere 6,000 bottles. Recent vintages have certainly been on a qualitative roll, and today Durfort Vivens (the winery's premier bottling) unquestionably lives up to its 1855 second growth status. Given the quality of the brilliant 2019, prices remain decidedly reasonable, and readers should take notice."
Chateau Durfort Vivens is no newcomer to Bordeaux, they have been around since the 1700s in one form or another. It is rumored that a bottle of Chateau Durfort Vivens in 1844 would have cost more than any other Margaux, other than Chateau Margaux itself. Also, America’s first wine connoisseur Thomas Jefferson ranked it just behind Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Latour, and Chateau Margaux in his famous travel diaries. During the 1855 classification, Chateau Durfort Vivens was ranked a second growth of Margaux. Today I am sure the wines taste differently, however, this does show the pedigree and history of these vineyards.
Today the winery is owned by the renowned Lurton family. In 2009 they experimented with organic farming, loved the results, and fully converted all their vineyards to organic and biodynamic viticulture by 2013. They then received their Demeter certification making Chateau Durfort Vivens the first classified growth in Margaux to be fully certified 100% biodynamic.
SKU
W21767
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Bordeaux
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VOLUME
.750L
Chateau Fontenil Fronsac Rouge 2020
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92-94+ points Wine Advocate
Opaque purple-black in color, the 2020 Fontenil needs a little swirling and coaxing to release opulent scents of plum preserves, blueberry compote and chocolate-covered cherries, plus suggestions of candied violets, ground cloves and fertile loam. The full-bodied palate is rich with generous black and blue preserves layers, supported by beautifully plush tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing long and fragrant.
93 points James Suckling
Aromas of impeccably ripe cassis, blackberries and dark cherries. Very fruit-focused nose. The palate has a suave array of layered tannins that carry dark-cherry and blueberry flavors. Really pure wine. Try from 2020.
93 points Jeb Dunnuck
The classic 2020 Chateau Fontenil from this Fronsac chateau is a winner and well worth a case purchase. Giving up lots of spiced red and black fruits, smoked tobacco, and flowery incense notes, it's medium to full-bodied, has a round, supple, elegant texture, beautiful tannins, and nicely integrated oak. This sexy, seamless, straight-up impressive Fronsac will evolve for at least a decade. Best After 2023
92-94+ points Wine Advocate
Opaque purple-black in color, the 2020 Fontenil needs a little swirling and coaxing to release opulent scents of plum preserves, blueberry compote and chocolate-covered cherries, plus suggestions of candied violets, ground cloves and fertile loam. The full-bodied palate is rich with generous black and blue preserves layers, supported by beautifully plush tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing long and fragrant.
93 points James Suckling
Aromas of impeccably ripe cassis, blackberries and dark cherries. Very fruit-focused nose. The palate has a suave array of layered tannins that carry dark-cherry and blueberry flavors. Really pure wine. Try from 2020.
93 points Jeb Dunnuck
The classic 2020 Chateau Fontenil from this Fronsac chateau is a winner and well worth a case purchase. Giving up lots of spiced red and black fruits, smoked tobacco, and flowery incense notes, it's medium to full-bodied, has a round, supple, elegant texture, beautiful tannins, and nicely integrated oak. This sexy, seamless, straight-up impressive Fronsac will evolve for at least a decade. Best After 2023
SKU
PJ00035
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Bordeaux
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Chateau Haut Bergey Pessac Leognan 2016
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92 points James Suckling
A silky and delicious wine now with very fine tannins, medium body and berry, wet-earth, lavender and currant character. Drink now or hold
91 points Decanter
A Pessac red produced by a producer dates back to the 15th century. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a dash of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Roasted coffee, blackberry, vanilla and smoky nose thanks to 14 months of ageing in French oak (30% new). Robust blackberry, blackcurrant fruits, Christmas cake and prunes on the palate with earthy, still-unyielding tannins. A wine that calls for food.
A silky and delicious wine now with very fine tannins, medium body and berry, wet-earth, lavender and currant character. Drink now or hold
91 points Decanter
A Pessac red produced by a producer dates back to the 15th century. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a dash of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Roasted coffee, blackberry, vanilla and smoky nose thanks to 14 months of ageing in French oak (30% new). Robust blackberry, blackcurrant fruits, Christmas cake and prunes on the palate with earthy, still-unyielding tannins. A wine that calls for food.
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W21674
Chateau Lilian Ladouys Saint Estephe 2019
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Chateau Lilian Ladouys Saint Estephe 2019
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92+ points Vinous
The 2019 Lilian Ladouys has gained a little more refinement since I tasted it in barrel, the black fruit now dominant and interlaced with tobacco and pencil box scents, less Margaux-like than previously. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly powdery tannins. Classic in style, with that touch of brine on the finish. I admire the way it lingers in the mouth. Afford this 3–5 years in bottle.
91 points Decanter
Lovely, expressive nose of sweet ripe fruits. The tannins are a bit too present at the moment, they take over and have a drying effect due to quite high acidity. There is definitely a core of ripe dark fruits with herb and liquorice edges but this needs more time to integrate.
The 2019 Lilian Ladouys has gained a little more refinement since I tasted it in barrel, the black fruit now dominant and interlaced with tobacco and pencil box scents, less Margaux-like than previously. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly powdery tannins. Classic in style, with that touch of brine on the finish. I admire the way it lingers in the mouth. Afford this 3–5 years in bottle.
91 points Decanter
Lovely, expressive nose of sweet ripe fruits. The tannins are a bit too present at the moment, they take over and have a drying effect due to quite high acidity. There is definitely a core of ripe dark fruits with herb and liquorice edges but this needs more time to integrate.
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W21672
Chateau Montus Madiran Rouge 2017
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Chateau Montus Madiran Rouge 2017
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95 points Wine Enthusiast
The spectacular hillside vineyard of Montus, overlooking the Adour Valley, is producing some of the finest Madiran. This 80% Tannat wine reveals the quality and intensity of the grape. It is still full of tannins, but the fruit really shines. Give this wine time and drink from 2023.
95 points Wine Enthusiast
The spectacular hillside vineyard of Montus, overlooking the Adour Valley, is producing some of the finest Madiran. This 80% Tannat wine reveals the quality and intensity of the grape. It is still full of tannins, but the fruit really shines. Give this wine time and drink from 2023.
SKU
W21269
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Southwest France
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2017
VARIETAL
Tannat
VOLUME
.750L
Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly Beaujolais 2021
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Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly Beaujolais 2021
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Organic
92 pts Wine Advocate
The 2021 Côte de Brouilly has turned out nicely, mingling aromas of cherries and berries with notions of burning embers and forest floor. Medium-bodied, fleshy and vibrant, with a lively core of fruit, powdery tannins and a sapid, saline finish, it marks a return to a more classically proportioned style after several richer, riper vintages. This tasting note refers to the cuvée imported in the United States, but readers in the rest of the world will find that the estate's Sept Vignes bottling, which sees a light filtration, is very similar in profile
92 pts Wine Advocate
The 2021 Côte de Brouilly has turned out nicely, mingling aromas of cherries and berries with notions of burning embers and forest floor. Medium-bodied, fleshy and vibrant, with a lively core of fruit, powdery tannins and a sapid, saline finish, it marks a return to a more classically proportioned style after several richer, riper vintages. This tasting note refers to the cuvée imported in the United States, but readers in the rest of the world will find that the estate's Sept Vignes bottling, which sees a light filtration, is very similar in profile
SKU
W19471
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Beaujolais
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VARIETAL
Gamay
VOLUME
.750L
Clos de la Roilette Cuvee Tardive Fleurie 2021
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Clos de la Roilette Cuvee Tardive Fleurie 2021
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94 points Wine Advocate
Fans of old-school Beaujolais will adore the 2021 Fleurie Cuvée Tardive from the Clos de la Roilette. Bursting with aromas of crunchy red berries, peonies, spices and plums, it's medium-bodied, ample and enveloping, with succulent acids, melting tannins and a pretty, perfumed finish. Despite the challenges of the year, the Coudert family have produced a lovely classic, and it's a wine that's much more drinkable and vibrant than some of the recent banner vintages at this address.
Fans of old-school Beaujolais will adore the 2021 Fleurie Cuvée Tardive from the Clos de la Roilette. Bursting with aromas of crunchy red berries, peonies, spices and plums, it's medium-bodied, ample and enveloping, with succulent acids, melting tannins and a pretty, perfumed finish. Despite the challenges of the year, the Coudert family have produced a lovely classic, and it's a wine that's much more drinkable and vibrant than some of the recent banner vintages at this address.
SKU
W21314
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Beaujolais
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VARIETAL
Gamay
VOLUME
.750L
Clos de la Roilette Fleurie 2021
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Clos de la Roilette Fleurie 2021
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91 points Wine Advocate
The 2021 Fleurie from Clos de la Roilette is drinking well out of the gates, offering up pretty aromas of spiced plums, petals and orange rind, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and melting palate. Fleshy and fine-boned, it's a pretty, demonstrative wine.
The 2021 Fleurie from Clos de la Roilette is drinking well out of the gates, offering up pretty aromas of spiced plums, petals and orange rind, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and melting palate. Fleshy and fine-boned, it's a pretty, demonstrative wine.
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W21313
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Beaujolais
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VARIETAL
Gamay
VOLUME
.750L
Clos les Lunelles Cotes de Castillon 2019
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Clos les Lunelles Cotes de Castillon 2019
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93 points Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from the incredible team at Pavie, the 2019 Clos Lunelles boasts a big, ripe, incredibly sexy and mouth-filling style as well as notes of black plums, black cherries, tobacco, and Asian spices. It brings serious fruit and opulence and is full-bodied, has a round, expansive mouthfeel, sweet tannins, and some obvious underlying minerality. It's already drinking beautifully and should deliver the goods over the coming 10-15 years. While it leads with its fruit, I expect it to show more classic limestone character as it sheds some baby fat. Best After 2022
94 points James Suckling
This is really fantastic, offering blackberries, blackcurrants and crushed stones. Medium to full body with bright fruit and a long, vivid finish. Agile. Another fantastic wine from here after the 2018.
80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from the incredible team at Pavie, the 2019 Clos Lunelles boasts a big, ripe, incredibly sexy and mouth-filling style as well as notes of black plums, black cherries, tobacco, and Asian spices. It brings serious fruit and opulence and is full-bodied, has a round, expansive mouthfeel, sweet tannins, and some obvious underlying minerality. It's already drinking beautifully and should deliver the goods over the coming 10-15 years. While it leads with its fruit, I expect it to show more classic limestone character as it sheds some baby fat. Best After 2022
94 points James Suckling
This is really fantastic, offering blackberries, blackcurrants and crushed stones. Medium to full body with bright fruit and a long, vivid finish. Agile. Another fantastic wine from here after the 2018.
80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
SKU
PJ00014
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Bordeaux
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VOLUME
.750L
Conterno Fantino Ginestrino Langhe Nebbiolo 2021
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Conterno Fantino Ginestrino Langhe Nebbiolo 2021
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90 points Vinous
The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Ginestrino is a blend of young vine fruit from the estate's four core holdings, plus Munie and a touch from Ornati, which is just outside the Barolo appellation. Medium in body and gracious, the Langhe Nebbiolo is just gorgeous. Bright acids perk up a core of red Nebbiolo fruit, crushed rose petal, mint and orange zest.
90 points Vinous
The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Ginestrino is a blend of young vine fruit from the estate's four core holdings, plus Munie and a touch from Ornati, which is just outside the Barolo appellation. Medium in body and gracious, the Langhe Nebbiolo is just gorgeous. Bright acids perk up a core of red Nebbiolo fruit, crushed rose petal, mint and orange zest.
SKU
PJ00074
COUNTRY
Italy
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VOLUME
.750L
Cooper & Thief Pinot Noir in Brandy Barrels
Cooper & Thief Pinot Noir in Brandy Barrels
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Winery Notes:
"Stashing Pinot Noir in brandy barrels creates a lush mouthfeel, with salted caramel and delicious baking spices flavors. Each taste of this California Pinot Noir gives way to aromatic hints of cherry, cardamom and spiced apple. This red wine garners its unique taste thanks to Pinot Noir grapes found all across California's prime winegrowing regions. By blending a portion of Pinot Noir that’s been aged in brandy barrels, we produce a complex, smooth and rounded wine. Stack this flavorful, bold California wine up against steak or poultry, or enjoy on its own as a new sort of night cap. For a devilishly good taste, chill this Pinot Noir for 20 minutes prior to serving."
"Stashing Pinot Noir in brandy barrels creates a lush mouthfeel, with salted caramel and delicious baking spices flavors. Each taste of this California Pinot Noir gives way to aromatic hints of cherry, cardamom and spiced apple. This red wine garners its unique taste thanks to Pinot Noir grapes found all across California's prime winegrowing regions. By blending a portion of Pinot Noir that’s been aged in brandy barrels, we produce a complex, smooth and rounded wine. Stack this flavorful, bold California wine up against steak or poultry, or enjoy on its own as a new sort of night cap. For a devilishly good taste, chill this Pinot Noir for 20 minutes prior to serving."
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W18924
COUNTRY
US
REGION
California
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2018
VARIETAL
Pinot Noir
VOLUME
.750L
Coteaux de Trumao Cruchon Pinot Noir 2020
CVNE Cune Reserva Rioja 2017
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CVNE Cune Reserva Rioja 2017
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92 points Vinous
Deep ruby. Smoke-accented cherry cola, blackberry and floral scents show very good clarity and spicy lift. Broad and chewy in texture, offering ripe dark berry, cherry preserve and licorice flavors and hints of spicecake, vanilla and candied flowers. Closes on an appealingly sweet note, with even tannins and strong, smoky tenacity.
Deep ruby. Smoke-accented cherry cola, blackberry and floral scents show very good clarity and spicy lift. Broad and chewy in texture, offering ripe dark berry, cherry preserve and licorice flavors and hints of spicecake, vanilla and candied flowers. Closes on an appealingly sweet note, with even tannins and strong, smoky tenacity.
SKU
W21525
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Rioja
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2017
VOLUME
.750L
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2021
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2021
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Gracefully perched atop a stunning promontory at 2,200 feet, the DAOU Spanish Colonial style winery is embraced by a tangible serenity. Hawks wheel and bank while the all-day sun caresses close planted rows of lush, emerald green vines. The 100 percent calcareous soil makes no sound as it passes out nourishment and only a gentle breeze flows up through the Templeton Gap from the Pacific. The quiet is bewitching; you want to lay down roots here, just as the four-year-old vines have done. But the sense of peace belies the serious industry at work on this 100 acre estate. No effort is spared to create the luscious varietals and blends that flow from this limited production winery. This kind of synergy happens rarely: superlative climate and terroir, super intensive vineyard culture, and cutting edge viticultural practice. You're more likely to find it in Bordeaux than Central California. Coupled with the infectious passion and gracious, family style hospitality of the Daou brothers, Georges and Daniel, the result is pure magic. The kind of magic that comes in a bottle. -Winery Notes
SKU
W09942
COUNTRY
US
REGION
California
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon
VOLUME
.750L
Domaine Guerrin & Fils Vieilles Vignes Pouilly-Fuisse 2021
Dominio de Pingus PSI Ribera del Duero 2020
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Dominio de Pingus PSI Ribera del Duero 2020
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94 points Wine Advocate
The unbottled sample of the 2020 PSI feels young, juicy, very fruit-driven and clean. 2020 was an unusual vintage, first of all because of COVID-19, but it was a year with lots of light, plenty of flowers and a beautiful spring. They were able to harvest quite early and finished two days before the abundant rains (except in Soria, which is a different story) that started on the 20th of September. In Ribera, there will be two different harvests: the wines before the rain and those from after. So, this is very healthy, aromatic and floral, with a spark of freshness but also ripe and round. It's going to be a crowd-pleaser. It has a bright ruby color, with some 10% Garnacha. It somehow has less Tempranillo character.
The unbottled sample of the 2020 PSI feels young, juicy, very fruit-driven and clean. 2020 was an unusual vintage, first of all because of COVID-19, but it was a year with lots of light, plenty of flowers and a beautiful spring. They were able to harvest quite early and finished two days before the abundant rains (except in Soria, which is a different story) that started on the 20th of September. In Ribera, there will be two different harvests: the wines before the rain and those from after. So, this is very healthy, aromatic and floral, with a spark of freshness but also ripe and round. It's going to be a crowd-pleaser. It has a bright ruby color, with some 10% Garnacha. It somehow has less Tempranillo character.
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W21439
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Ribera del Duero
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Dominio do Bibei Lalama Rebeira Sacra Tinto 2018
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Dominio do Bibei Lalama Rebeira Sacra Tinto 2018
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93+ points Wine Advocate
The 2018 reds are one step above in finesse, elegance and freshness compared with the 2017s, and the 2018 Lalama is even paler and brighter than the 2017. Despite having similar alcohol (14%), the sensation here is more-contained ripeness and better balance. It feels a bit like an updated version of the 2016.
The 2018 reds are one step above in finesse, elegance and freshness compared with the 2017s, and the 2018 Lalama is even paler and brighter than the 2017. Despite having similar alcohol (14%), the sensation here is more-contained ripeness and better balance. It feels a bit like an updated version of the 2016.
SKU
W21150
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Galicia
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2018
VOLUME
.750L
El Coto Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja 2016
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El Coto Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja 2016
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92 points Wine Spectator
An elegant red, with a bright beam of cherry wrapped in a bow of vanilla and cedar. Shows a firm edge of tannins lining the long finish, but food or a few years of aging will take care of that. Fine balance and length. Tempranillo and Graciano. Drink now through 2032.
92 points Wine Spectator
An elegant red, with a bright beam of cherry wrapped in a bow of vanilla and cedar. Shows a firm edge of tannins lining the long finish, but food or a few years of aging will take care of that. Fine balance and length. Tempranillo and Graciano. Drink now through 2032.
SKU
W21297
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Rioja
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2015
VARIETAL
Tempranillo
VOLUME
.750L
El Enemigo Mendoza Cabernet Franc 2019
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El Enemigo Mendoza Cabernet Franc 2019
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92 points James Suckling
Cassis, violet, herb and pepper aromas lead on to a restrained palate of red fruit, tobacco and sandy tannins. Blend: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec.
Cassis, violet, herb and pepper aromas lead on to a restrained palate of red fruit, tobacco and sandy tannins. Blend: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec.
SKU
W19401
COUNTRY
Argentina
REGION
Mendoza
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Cabernet Franc
VOLUME
.750L