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4 Monos Viticultores Vinos de Madrid Albillo Real 2020
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4 Monos Viticultores Vinos de Madrid Albillo Real 2020
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Albillo is sourced from 3 vineyards located in Cadalso de los Vidrios averaging 95 years 0f age. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed 100% whole cluster, wild yeast fermented and raised in used 300 and 500 liter barrels for 10 months. It produced an exotic white wine with rich aromatics and crystalline texture, in the vein of the great white wines from the Northern Rhone.
Albillo is sourced from 3 vineyards located in Cadalso de los Vidrios averaging 95 years 0f age. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed 100% whole cluster, wild yeast fermented and raised in used 300 and 500 liter barrels for 10 months. It produced an exotic white wine with rich aromatics and crystalline texture, in the vein of the great white wines from the Northern Rhone.
SKU
PJ00454
Bodegas Protos Reserva Ribera del Duero 2016
Bodegas Protos Reserva Ribera del Duero 2016
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This red has focus and depth, in an austere style that remains balanced and fresh. Black cherry fruit lurks beneath espresso, licorice and black pepper flavors, supported by firm, well-integrated tannins and juicy acidity.
SKU
W04244
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Ribera del Duero
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2016
VARIETAL
Tempranillo
VOLUME
.750L
Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real Gran Reserva 2010
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Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real Gran Reserva 2010
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90 pts Wine Advocate
All tertiary and balsamic aromas, the nose of the 2010 Monte Real Gran Reserva exploded in a mixture of cigar ash, incense, cold bonfire, used leather and forest floor. The palate was round and polished with some dusty tannins that should welcome some food.
100% Tempranillo from Cenicero. Classical vinification with destalked, crushed grapes, using new fermentation technologies and long maceration periods. Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels with the appropriate rackings and natural stabilization. Aged in the bottle for at least 6 months before release.
All tertiary and balsamic aromas, the nose of the 2010 Monte Real Gran Reserva exploded in a mixture of cigar ash, incense, cold bonfire, used leather and forest floor. The palate was round and polished with some dusty tannins that should welcome some food.
100% Tempranillo from Cenicero. Classical vinification with destalked, crushed grapes, using new fermentation technologies and long maceration periods. Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels with the appropriate rackings and natural stabilization. Aged in the bottle for at least 6 months before release.
SKU
W10941
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Rioja
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2010
VOLUME
.750L
Bodegas Vatan Toro 2019
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Bodegas Vatan Toro 2019
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92 points James Suckling
Attractive aromas of blueberries and blackberries with hints of licorice, vanilla, cardamom and herbs. Juicy and crunchy on the palate with firm tannins and a creamy mouth-feel. Seamless and even with a flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
92 points James Suckling
Attractive aromas of blueberries and blackberries with hints of licorice, vanilla, cardamom and herbs. Juicy and crunchy on the palate with firm tannins and a creamy mouth-feel. Seamless and even with a flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
SKU
W10474
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Toro
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Tina da Toro
VOLUME
.750L
Camus-Bruchon Savigny-les-Beaune Pimentiers Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2021
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Camus-Bruchon Savigny-les-Beaune Pimentiers Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2021
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from 90+ year old vines). A very subtle application of wood lurks in the background of the red and dark currant, plum and floral-scented nose. The sleek, delicious and attractively delineated flavors possess better volume though not necessarily better mid-palate density as this too is on the lighter side. This easy going and mildly rustic effort should also drink well on the younger side. - Burghound
SKU
W20884
Chateau de Camensac Haut Medoc 2020
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Chateau de Camensac Haut Medoc 2020
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Organic /Biodynamic
93 points Wine Enthusiast
Barrel Sample. Dense tannins and dark chocolate flavors already highlight the wine's texture. That's at the expense of some of the fruitiness that should be in the background. This suggests it will develop with a dry core that will need to soften.
92 points James Suckling
Attractive aromas of black cherries and blackberries with dark chocolate, black licorice, cedar and wet earth. Some raw mushroom, too. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine and slightly chewy tannins. Lingering finish. 53% cabernet sauvignon and 47% merlot. Drink from 2025.
93 points Wine Enthusiast
Barrel Sample. Dense tannins and dark chocolate flavors already highlight the wine's texture. That's at the expense of some of the fruitiness that should be in the background. This suggests it will develop with a dry core that will need to soften.
92 points James Suckling
Attractive aromas of black cherries and blackberries with dark chocolate, black licorice, cedar and wet earth. Some raw mushroom, too. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine and slightly chewy tannins. Lingering finish. 53% cabernet sauvignon and 47% merlot. Drink from 2025.
SKU
PJ00031
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Bordeaux
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Clos de L'Oratoire Saint Emilion 2019
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Clos de L'Oratoire Saint Emilion 2019
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96 points Jeb Dunnuck
Ripe black fruit (there's some red fruit as well), tobacco leaf, damp earth, exotic flowers, and some chocolaty notes all emerge from the 2019 Clos De L'Oratoire, another beautiful wine from the Neipperg family and team. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and seamless on the palate, I love its mid-palate, it has gorgeous tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. This is clearly a great vintage for this cuvee. Hide bottles for 4-5 years, and it's going to have 2-3 decades of longevity, and probably a gradual decline after that as well. It's beautiful. Best After 2026
94 points James Suckling
Aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, plum leaves, violets and bitter chocolate. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, compact tannins. Very solid with a dense core of dark fruit. Chewy finish. Best from 2026.
94 points Vinous
Powerful and explosive in the glass, the 2019 Clos de l'Oratoire possesses tremendous depth and density from start to finish. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, spice, menthol and lavender are all amplified in this potent, structured Saint-Emilion. Give it a few years to soften. (2/22) Antonio Galloni
92-94 points Vinous
The 2019 Clos de l'Oratoire was picked from 23 September to 7 October at 51hl/ha and matured in 50% new oak. For the vintage, it has a slightly broodier nose than its peers, but still attractive with blackberry, briary, undergrowth and a trace of peppermint. The palate displays more vivacity with fine-grain tannins and an almost Left Bank pencil lead note emanating from the 19% Cabernet Franc. Quite linear but persistent on the finish, this is a very well-crafted, elegant, intellectual Clos d'Oratoire from Stephan von Neipperg's team. (6/20) Neal Martin
Ripe black fruit (there's some red fruit as well), tobacco leaf, damp earth, exotic flowers, and some chocolaty notes all emerge from the 2019 Clos De L'Oratoire, another beautiful wine from the Neipperg family and team. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and seamless on the palate, I love its mid-palate, it has gorgeous tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. This is clearly a great vintage for this cuvee. Hide bottles for 4-5 years, and it's going to have 2-3 decades of longevity, and probably a gradual decline after that as well. It's beautiful. Best After 2026
94 points James Suckling
Aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, plum leaves, violets and bitter chocolate. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, compact tannins. Very solid with a dense core of dark fruit. Chewy finish. Best from 2026.
94 points Vinous
Powerful and explosive in the glass, the 2019 Clos de l'Oratoire possesses tremendous depth and density from start to finish. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, spice, menthol and lavender are all amplified in this potent, structured Saint-Emilion. Give it a few years to soften. (2/22) Antonio Galloni
92-94 points Vinous
The 2019 Clos de l'Oratoire was picked from 23 September to 7 October at 51hl/ha and matured in 50% new oak. For the vintage, it has a slightly broodier nose than its peers, but still attractive with blackberry, briary, undergrowth and a trace of peppermint. The palate displays more vivacity with fine-grain tannins and an almost Left Bank pencil lead note emanating from the 19% Cabernet Franc. Quite linear but persistent on the finish, this is a very well-crafted, elegant, intellectual Clos d'Oratoire from Stephan von Neipperg's team. (6/20) Neal Martin
SKU
PJ00013
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Bordeaux
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VOLUME
.750L
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2020
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Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2020
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92 points James Suckling
Aromas of baked strawberries, red cherries, rosemary and porcini mushroom. Medium- to full-bodied with soft tannins. Juicy and fresh on the palate with a mineral undertone. Wet stone and overturned earth come through. Lingering finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
Aromas of baked strawberries, red cherries, rosemary and porcini mushroom. Medium- to full-bodied with soft tannins. Juicy and fresh on the palate with a mineral undertone. Wet stone and overturned earth come through. Lingering finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
SKU
W11797
COUNTRY
New Zealand
REGION
Marlborough
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Pinot Noir
VOLUME
.750L
Commando G La Bruja de Rozas Garnacha 2021
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Commando G La Bruja de Rozas Garnacha 2021
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Organic / Biodynamic
95 points Wine Advocate
The 2021 La Bruja de Rozas is their edgiest and most austere mineral and soil-driven version of their entry-level red. It's herbal with no concession for fruit and it has electricity and grip. It's a good preview of what's to come from 2021. It has a lot of 2018 and 2016 characteristics a cool summer a year with rain and even some during harvest that complicated matters and made them lose some grapes but there's more grip more minerality more depth layers and subtleness. It needs time in the glass and my guess is that at age eight it's going to reach an outstanding level. A grown-up Bruja it?s more for soil fanatics than the general public and it?s one to lay down in your cellar (by the case) while you drink your 2020s. There were 55184 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2022. Comando G what to say about Comando G... They have been downsizing their operation and fine-tuning their wines that are expressive of their sites and their vintages achieving amazing precision. After years of working with old vines they started planting vines for the long haul ("We want these new vineyards to last 200 years not 80 years") and focusing on three locations: Navatalgordo Villanueva de Ávila and Rozas de Puerto Real. Today there are some 70000-80000 bottles in total but from 2023 onward there will be no more than 50000. These are highly sought-after wines that deliver world-class Garnacha. Unfortunately the prices are escalating.
95 points Wine Advocate
The 2021 La Bruja de Rozas is their edgiest and most austere mineral and soil-driven version of their entry-level red. It's herbal with no concession for fruit and it has electricity and grip. It's a good preview of what's to come from 2021. It has a lot of 2018 and 2016 characteristics a cool summer a year with rain and even some during harvest that complicated matters and made them lose some grapes but there's more grip more minerality more depth layers and subtleness. It needs time in the glass and my guess is that at age eight it's going to reach an outstanding level. A grown-up Bruja it?s more for soil fanatics than the general public and it?s one to lay down in your cellar (by the case) while you drink your 2020s. There were 55184 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2022. Comando G what to say about Comando G... They have been downsizing their operation and fine-tuning their wines that are expressive of their sites and their vintages achieving amazing precision. After years of working with old vines they started planting vines for the long haul ("We want these new vineyards to last 200 years not 80 years") and focusing on three locations: Navatalgordo Villanueva de Ávila and Rozas de Puerto Real. Today there are some 70000-80000 bottles in total but from 2023 onward there will be no more than 50000. These are highly sought-after wines that deliver world-class Garnacha. Unfortunately the prices are escalating.
SKU
W20063
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Other Spain
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VARIETAL
Garnacha
VOLUME
.750L
DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend 2020
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DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend 2020
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93 points Wine Advocate
The 2020 D2 Proprietary Red Wine was made from 61% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. The nose is as brilliant as always, with focused, dark red fruits, hints of black cherry skin and oak essence that sways out of the glass. Full-bodied and mineral tensioned, the palate offers fine-grained tannins with succulent healthy fruit flavors before ending with a fresh, food-friendly finish. At these prices, buy the entire case. About 108,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested in 68% new French oak for 20 months. Bravo!
Drink Window 2023-2035
The 2020 D2 Proprietary Red Wine was made from 61% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. The nose is as brilliant as always, with focused, dark red fruits, hints of black cherry skin and oak essence that sways out of the glass. Full-bodied and mineral tensioned, the palate offers fine-grained tannins with succulent healthy fruit flavors before ending with a fresh, food-friendly finish. At these prices, buy the entire case. About 108,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested in 68% new French oak for 20 months. Bravo!
Drink Window 2023-2035
SKU
PJ00081
COUNTRY
US
REGION
Washington
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Domaine Vincent Paris Les Cotes Saint Joseph Rouge 2022
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Domaine Vincent Paris Les Cotes Saint Joseph Rouge 2022
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Winner of our Wine Of The Year 2023 Blind Taste Off!!!
We had fifty wines as contenders for our Wine of the Year this year, but only one can come out on top. Domaine Vincent Paris wowed us with his Les Cotes Saint Joseph and it was the clear winner. The first thing you will notice is the elegant profile in the glass, this is clearly not Syrah from southern France. This Saint Joseph is a wine of subtlety, layered nuance, and not a fruit bomb you might experience from this varietal in other parts of the world. For example, the alcohol is only 12.5% which is so integrated that you don’t even notice it. As the wine lingered in our glasses the traditional notes of northern Rhone Syrah unveiled themselves, showcasing garrigue and a savory animal fat component. On the palate, the wine builds and builds displaying pretty blackberry and cherry fruit with some white pepper intertwined. The finish is stoney and a bit rustic which adds so much charm to this very drinkable Saint Joseph.
"I like to drink this wine young, with fruit and freshness, but it can also be kept for around 10 years." - Vincent Paris
We absolutely adored this wine and we believe you will too! Domaine Vincent Paris’ wines have adorned our shelves many times over the years and we are proud to promote his 2022 Les Cotes aint Joseph. Enjoy!
Organic. 100% Syrah from 10 and 20 year old vines in Granitic soils at 300m in elevation. Prunes to only four bunches of grapes per vine (the norm is between five and seven) which concentrates the vines' growing power and cuts down on the need for green harvests. Ferments at low temps, vinfied 2/3 in barrel and 1/3 in tank. Aged in oak barrels for up to 12 months. Only 580-650 cases produced annually.
We had fifty wines as contenders for our Wine of the Year this year, but only one can come out on top. Domaine Vincent Paris wowed us with his Les Cotes Saint Joseph and it was the clear winner. The first thing you will notice is the elegant profile in the glass, this is clearly not Syrah from southern France. This Saint Joseph is a wine of subtlety, layered nuance, and not a fruit bomb you might experience from this varietal in other parts of the world. For example, the alcohol is only 12.5% which is so integrated that you don’t even notice it. As the wine lingered in our glasses the traditional notes of northern Rhone Syrah unveiled themselves, showcasing garrigue and a savory animal fat component. On the palate, the wine builds and builds displaying pretty blackberry and cherry fruit with some white pepper intertwined. The finish is stoney and a bit rustic which adds so much charm to this very drinkable Saint Joseph.
"I like to drink this wine young, with fruit and freshness, but it can also be kept for around 10 years." - Vincent Paris
We absolutely adored this wine and we believe you will too! Domaine Vincent Paris’ wines have adorned our shelves many times over the years and we are proud to promote his 2022 Les Cotes aint Joseph. Enjoy!
Organic. 100% Syrah from 10 and 20 year old vines in Granitic soils at 300m in elevation. Prunes to only four bunches of grapes per vine (the norm is between five and seven) which concentrates the vines' growing power and cuts down on the need for green harvests. Ferments at low temps, vinfied 2/3 in barrel and 1/3 in tank. Aged in oak barrels for up to 12 months. Only 580-650 cases produced annually.
SKU
PJ00597
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Rhone
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2022
VARIETAL
Syrah
VOLUME
.750L
Dominio del Aguila Ribera del Duero Picaro Tinto 2017
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Dominio del Aguila Ribera del Duero Picaro Tinto 2017
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Organic
93 points Wine Advocate
2017 was an unusually short crop as a result of terrible frost in April 2017, when thermometers reached -10 degrees Celsius in some places. The 2017 Pícaro del Águila Tinto, their entry-level and most approachable red, was seriously affected, of course. They lost some 60% of the volume, but the wine is incredible for the condition of the year. It feels a little more mysterious, not as expressive or open, a bit reductive perhaps, but the aromas are clean and don't show any excess ripeness. They did an amazing job eliminating all the raisins that didn't make it into the fermentation vat, and the extra workload has clearly paid off. The wine has some grip and fine, chalky tannins. 17,025 bottles and 487 magnums produced. It was bottled unfiltered and unfined and with just a little sulfur added in October 2018 after 12 months in oak barrels.
93 points Wine Advocate
2017 was an unusually short crop as a result of terrible frost in April 2017, when thermometers reached -10 degrees Celsius in some places. The 2017 Pícaro del Águila Tinto, their entry-level and most approachable red, was seriously affected, of course. They lost some 60% of the volume, but the wine is incredible for the condition of the year. It feels a little more mysterious, not as expressive or open, a bit reductive perhaps, but the aromas are clean and don't show any excess ripeness. They did an amazing job eliminating all the raisins that didn't make it into the fermentation vat, and the extra workload has clearly paid off. The wine has some grip and fine, chalky tannins. 17,025 bottles and 487 magnums produced. It was bottled unfiltered and unfined and with just a little sulfur added in October 2018 after 12 months in oak barrels.
SKU
W20252
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Ribera del Duero
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2017
VARIETAL
Tempranillo
VOLUME
.750L
Dominio del Aguila Ribera del Duero Picaro Tinto 2021
Dutraive Domaine de la Grand'Cour Fleurie Clos de la Grand'Cour 2022
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Dutraive Domaine de la Grand'Cour Fleurie Clos de la Grand'Cour 2022
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A true clos (walled vineyard) and eight hectare monopole of Dutraive family. Vine age ranges from 30-70 years old. No herbacides or pesticides, organically farmed, soils are worked, all fruit is hand-harvested. Traditional vinification without sulfur and with natural yeast at very low temperatures. Carbonic maceration and little or no filtering. Jean-Louis' motto in the cellar is "minimal intervention and maximum surveillance." 35% in stainless steel, 30% in fûts de chêne, 30% foudres for 9-12 months. . Aromas of dark cherry, violets and exotic spices on the nose. Rustic and complex on the palate, Dutraive compares the Grand'Cour to a baby Beaune Rouge in its muscle and bredth.
A true clos (walled vineyard) and eight hectare monopole of Dutraive family. Vine age ranges from 30-70 years old. No herbacides or pesticides, organically farmed, soils are worked, all fruit is hand-harvested. Traditional vinification without sulfur and with natural yeast at very low temperatures. Carbonic maceration and little or no filtering. Jean-Louis' motto in the cellar is "minimal intervention and maximum surveillance." 35% in stainless steel, 30% in fûts de chêne, 30% foudres for 9-12 months. . Aromas of dark cherry, violets and exotic spices on the nose. Rustic and complex on the palate, Dutraive compares the Grand'Cour to a baby Beaune Rouge in its muscle and bredth.
SKU
PJ00446
Eno-Trio Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Calderara 2019
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Eno-Trio Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Calderara 2019
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Organic
The wine is an intense ruby red with great freshness and good consistency. On the nose there are hints of ripe forest fruit, crushed raspberry, spice and vanilla. The palate features a medium body with snappy acidity and verve. This is astoundingly good.
This wine is produced from grapes from a centuries-old vineyard which is, for the most part, ungrafted, pre-phylloxera rootstock. Contrada Calderara is one of the best vineyards on Etna for the production of Etna Rosso DOC, where vines have been grown for centuries. The vineyard is located on the northern slope of the volcano at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level. The volcanic soil is rich in minerals and organic material.
The grapes are harvested manually in open boxes between late September and early October, immediately pressed and separated from the stems. The destemmed and crushed fruit remains in open vats and tonneaux where alcoholic fermentation begins spontaneously. No selected yeasts or other oenological products are added. After an 8-10 day fermentation, the wine is kept on the skins for a few more days. It is then drawn off with pressing with a manual hydraulic press. The wine was then kept in barrels, barriques and fourth and fifth passage tonneaux for six months, where spontaneous malolactic fermentation took place.
The wine is an intense ruby red with great freshness and good consistency. On the nose there are hints of ripe forest fruit, crushed raspberry, spice and vanilla. The palate features a medium body with snappy acidity and verve. This is astoundingly good.
This wine is produced from grapes from a centuries-old vineyard which is, for the most part, ungrafted, pre-phylloxera rootstock. Contrada Calderara is one of the best vineyards on Etna for the production of Etna Rosso DOC, where vines have been grown for centuries. The vineyard is located on the northern slope of the volcano at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level. The volcanic soil is rich in minerals and organic material.
The grapes are harvested manually in open boxes between late September and early October, immediately pressed and separated from the stems. The destemmed and crushed fruit remains in open vats and tonneaux where alcoholic fermentation begins spontaneously. No selected yeasts or other oenological products are added. After an 8-10 day fermentation, the wine is kept on the skins for a few more days. It is then drawn off with pressing with a manual hydraulic press. The wine was then kept in barrels, barriques and fourth and fifth passage tonneaux for six months, where spontaneous malolactic fermentation took place.
SKU
PJ00384
Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
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Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
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Organic
#22. on The Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2023!
94 points Wine Spectator
A solidly built red introduced by aromas of mint, lavender and wild rosemary. Shows cherry, raspberry, earth, iron, sanguine and tobacco flavors allied to an almost viscous texture as this cruises to the long finish. Impressive now, yet will be better in three to five years. Best from 2026 through 2045
#22. on The Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2023!
94 points Wine Spectator
A solidly built red introduced by aromas of mint, lavender and wild rosemary. Shows cherry, raspberry, earth, iron, sanguine and tobacco flavors allied to an almost viscous texture as this cruises to the long finish. Impressive now, yet will be better in three to five years. Best from 2026 through 2045
SKU
PJ00640
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Frontaura Toro Reserva 2008
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Frontaura Toro Reserva 2008
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A powerhouse Toro that was really impressive. Bordeaux and California Cabernet Sauvignon drinkers are going to love this. This is not for the faint of heart!
SKU
W20410
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Toro
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2008
VOLUME
.750L
G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2019
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G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2019
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91 points Vinous
This is a nuanced, understated wine. Sweet floral and spice notes open first, leading to an attractive core of Nebbiolo fruit. Gentle and understated, with lovely percision, the 2019 Albe is a hushed wine that is more about energy than size.
This is a nuanced, understated wine. Sweet floral and spice notes open first, leading to an attractive core of Nebbiolo fruit. Gentle and understated, with lovely percision, the 2019 Albe is a hushed wine that is more about energy than size.
SKU
W20204
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Piedmont
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Nebbiolo
VOLUME
.750L
Guillaume Gonnet Bel Ami Chateauneuf du Pape 2020
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Guillaume Gonnet Bel Ami Chateauneuf du Pape 2020
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#81 on The Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2023!
92 points Wine Spectator
Seductive and pure, with glossy boysenberry and red currant gliding through the round palate. Reveals graphite that lines the palate, with dried thyme and lavender adding lift. This is powered by snappy acidity, which keeps this from being heavy or flat. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2035
92 points Wine Spectator
Seductive and pure, with glossy boysenberry and red currant gliding through the round palate. Reveals graphite that lines the palate, with dried thyme and lavender adding lift. This is powered by snappy acidity, which keeps this from being heavy or flat. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2035
SKU
PJ00656
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Rhone
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Guiseppe Mascarello Freisa Toetto 2020
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Guiseppe Mascarello Freisa Toetto 2020
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The fruit comes from the Toetto vineyard in the village of Castiglione Falletto, which is very close to the famed Monprivato vineyard. This is a cheerful wine made from a grape that is little-known outside its native home but that is much loved locally. Beautiful wild cherry, flowers and hints of white pepper entice the palate. Fresh acidity equals a brightness that allows this wine to be enjoyed in it’s youth. The wine is matured in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 15 months. Only 425 cases were produced.
SKU
W21746
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Piedmont
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Freisa
VOLUME
.750L
Javier Revert Sensal Valencia Tinto 2020
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Javier Revert Sensal Valencia Tinto 2020
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Organic
93+ points Wine Advocate
It was very interesting to taste the 2020 Sensal next to the 2019. The village red in this almost perfect harvest is a blend of Monastrell, Bonicaire, Arcos and Garnacha from older and younger vines fermented by plot with indigenous yeasts and a significant number of full clusters. The élevage lasted 10 months and was part in concrete, part in 300-liter oak barrels. The grapes achieved full ripeness and have plenty of aromas and flavors, with 13.59% alcohol, more Mediterranean while keeping the balance. This is what Sensal has to be, marked by the Monastrell, with that rustic touch of tree bark, with more color, concentration and power than the 2019 I tasted next to it. It has great depth and intensity, reflecting a superb Mediterranean vintage. 2,800 bottles were filled in July 2021.
Javi Revert is one of the best young winemakers from the Mediterranean zone of Spain. After years working for Celler del Roure, he started his own personal project. He also has a joint venture with a friend (also ex-Celler del Roure) and is the winemaker at Finca Sandoval. He has completed with plantings to have 10 hectares, half old vines planted by his grandfather and the other half planted by him, to have the grapes for the planned 25,000 bottles by 2026. He now makes some 12,000 bottles. He's conducting soils studies to achieve more precision in his wines. 2019 and 2020 were two very different vintages: 2019 had catastrophic torrential rains (the famous cold spell) of up to 300 liters in a few days in September in the middle of the harvest, whereas 2020 was a much better vintage, healthy and with very good quality, eminently Mediterranean.
Appellation: Valencia
Variety: Bonicaire, Garnacha, Monastrell, Arcos
Age of vines: 5-50
Farming: Practicing organic
Soil: Clay limestone, sand, gravel; altitude: 700 meters
Fermentation: Hand harvested, partially destemmed, natural yeast fermentation in amphorae and neutral French oak barrels
Aging: 10 months in neutral French oak barrels, amphorae, and glass demi-johns, bottled unfined with a light filtration, suitable for vegans
93+ points Wine Advocate
It was very interesting to taste the 2020 Sensal next to the 2019. The village red in this almost perfect harvest is a blend of Monastrell, Bonicaire, Arcos and Garnacha from older and younger vines fermented by plot with indigenous yeasts and a significant number of full clusters. The élevage lasted 10 months and was part in concrete, part in 300-liter oak barrels. The grapes achieved full ripeness and have plenty of aromas and flavors, with 13.59% alcohol, more Mediterranean while keeping the balance. This is what Sensal has to be, marked by the Monastrell, with that rustic touch of tree bark, with more color, concentration and power than the 2019 I tasted next to it. It has great depth and intensity, reflecting a superb Mediterranean vintage. 2,800 bottles were filled in July 2021.
Javi Revert is one of the best young winemakers from the Mediterranean zone of Spain. After years working for Celler del Roure, he started his own personal project. He also has a joint venture with a friend (also ex-Celler del Roure) and is the winemaker at Finca Sandoval. He has completed with plantings to have 10 hectares, half old vines planted by his grandfather and the other half planted by him, to have the grapes for the planned 25,000 bottles by 2026. He now makes some 12,000 bottles. He's conducting soils studies to achieve more precision in his wines. 2019 and 2020 were two very different vintages: 2019 had catastrophic torrential rains (the famous cold spell) of up to 300 liters in a few days in September in the middle of the harvest, whereas 2020 was a much better vintage, healthy and with very good quality, eminently Mediterranean.
Appellation: Valencia
Variety: Bonicaire, Garnacha, Monastrell, Arcos
Age of vines: 5-50
Farming: Practicing organic
Soil: Clay limestone, sand, gravel; altitude: 700 meters
Fermentation: Hand harvested, partially destemmed, natural yeast fermentation in amphorae and neutral French oak barrels
Aging: 10 months in neutral French oak barrels, amphorae, and glass demi-johns, bottled unfined with a light filtration, suitable for vegans
SKU
W20870
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Valencia
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Juan Gil 18 Meses Blue Label Jumilla 2020
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Juan Gil 18 Meses Blue Label Jumilla 2020
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Review is on the previous vintage.
92+ points Wine Advocate
I also tasted the 2019 Juan Gil (blue label), the wine formerly known as 18 Months, the time it spends in barrel. They use 100% new oak that is a mixture of French and American. The wine is ripe, oaky and heady (15.5% alcohol), but I felt a change in the oak, which seemed more integrated. When I asked Miguel Gil, he told me they had changed the toast, using less toasted barrels, from medium+ to medium, and that shows in the wine. They still believe this wine should have new oak to give it aging potential. They have also introduced optical sorting of the grapes and eliminate the raisins (by shape) and the unripe grains (by color), and that adds precision and cleanliness. 30,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in June 2021.
92+ points Wine Advocate
I also tasted the 2019 Juan Gil (blue label), the wine formerly known as 18 Months, the time it spends in barrel. They use 100% new oak that is a mixture of French and American. The wine is ripe, oaky and heady (15.5% alcohol), but I felt a change in the oak, which seemed more integrated. When I asked Miguel Gil, he told me they had changed the toast, using less toasted barrels, from medium+ to medium, and that shows in the wine. They still believe this wine should have new oak to give it aging potential. They have also introduced optical sorting of the grapes and eliminate the raisins (by shape) and the unripe grains (by color), and that adds precision and cleanliness. 30,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in June 2021.
SKU
W19177
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Jumilla
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Blend
VOLUME
.750L
La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 2015
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La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 2015
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80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha sourced from the prized Finca la Pedrizavineyard.
94 pts Vinous
Deep magenta. An intensely perfumed bouquet evokes ripe black raspberry, cherry cola, potpourri, tobacco and exotic spices, plus a smoky mineral flourish. Sweet and broad in the mouth, offering lush red and blue fruit, spicecake, mocha and coconut flavors that firm up on the back half. Finishes extremely long and spicy, with resonating florality, gently chewy tannins and lingering oak spice notes.
94 points Wine Advocate
I tasted two vintages of their sleek and polished blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, the oldest of which is the 2015 Viña Ardanza Reserva. It's a blend of 78% Tempranillo and 22% Garnacha (because they found that they needed a little more volume in the wine) from a powerful, warm and ripe year, very interesting to compare with the 2016. They consider 2015 a very good vintage; they compare it with 2001, a year when they produced all the wines. There are three wines from 2015, and there is something in common in all thee wines. The grapes were picked in mid-October and put through optical sorting to ferment followed by malolactic until the end of the year. The wine matured in used American oak barrels—the Tempranillo for 36 months with six manual rackings and the Garnacha for 30 months with five rackings. I find it to be more tertiary, with hints of leather and cured meat and a little wild, very spicy. It has a powerful palate with plenty of tannin, and it even feels that it needs some more polishing of perhaps powerful food... The final blend was bottled in September 2019. No 2013 or 2014 were produced. 300,000 bottles produced.
94 pts Vinous
Deep magenta. An intensely perfumed bouquet evokes ripe black raspberry, cherry cola, potpourri, tobacco and exotic spices, plus a smoky mineral flourish. Sweet and broad in the mouth, offering lush red and blue fruit, spicecake, mocha and coconut flavors that firm up on the back half. Finishes extremely long and spicy, with resonating florality, gently chewy tannins and lingering oak spice notes.
94 points Wine Advocate
I tasted two vintages of their sleek and polished blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, the oldest of which is the 2015 Viña Ardanza Reserva. It's a blend of 78% Tempranillo and 22% Garnacha (because they found that they needed a little more volume in the wine) from a powerful, warm and ripe year, very interesting to compare with the 2016. They consider 2015 a very good vintage; they compare it with 2001, a year when they produced all the wines. There are three wines from 2015, and there is something in common in all thee wines. The grapes were picked in mid-October and put through optical sorting to ferment followed by malolactic until the end of the year. The wine matured in used American oak barrels—the Tempranillo for 36 months with six manual rackings and the Garnacha for 30 months with five rackings. I find it to be more tertiary, with hints of leather and cured meat and a little wild, very spicy. It has a powerful palate with plenty of tannin, and it even feels that it needs some more polishing of perhaps powerful food... The final blend was bottled in September 2019. No 2013 or 2014 were produced. 300,000 bottles produced.
SKU
W20687
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Rioja
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2015
VOLUME
.750L
La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 2016
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La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 2016
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80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha sourced from the prized Finca la Pedrizavineyard.
95 points James Suckling
Savory and complex with dried orange peel, cedar and plenty of sweet spices, walnuts, caramel, dried mushrooms and pine needles. Shows maturity here, with a medium body and superb freshness. Incredibly long finish with lots of truffle and walnut. Lasts over a minute. Very complete now, but you can still hold it.
94+ points Wine Advocate
The 2016 Viña Ardanza Reserva was produced with 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha that matured in used American oak barrels for three years, where it was hand-racked from barrel to barrel six times in the case of Tempranillo and five times for the Garnacha, as it had a slightly shorter élevage of 30 months. Against all odds, I found the 2016 to be fresher than the 2015 and less developed, despite the fact that winemaker Julio Sáenz told me he considers it a warmer year. But I have found many wines I like in 2016, and the wine feels very clean and quite harmonious, younger and less developed, with more primary notes and a velvety mouthfeel. 600,000 bottles produced. The wine was bottled in June 2020.
95 points James Suckling
Savory and complex with dried orange peel, cedar and plenty of sweet spices, walnuts, caramel, dried mushrooms and pine needles. Shows maturity here, with a medium body and superb freshness. Incredibly long finish with lots of truffle and walnut. Lasts over a minute. Very complete now, but you can still hold it.
94+ points Wine Advocate
The 2016 Viña Ardanza Reserva was produced with 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha that matured in used American oak barrels for three years, where it was hand-racked from barrel to barrel six times in the case of Tempranillo and five times for the Garnacha, as it had a slightly shorter élevage of 30 months. Against all odds, I found the 2016 to be fresher than the 2015 and less developed, despite the fact that winemaker Julio Sáenz told me he considers it a warmer year. But I have found many wines I like in 2016, and the wine feels very clean and quite harmonious, younger and less developed, with more primary notes and a velvety mouthfeel. 600,000 bottles produced. The wine was bottled in June 2020.
SKU
PJ00359
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Rioja
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2016
VOLUME
.750L
Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja 2011
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Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja 2011
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95 points James Suckling
A very complex, aged Rioja with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth, orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright on the palate with a tangy, zesty palate, full of berries and oranges. Firm, long and complex with a mouthwatering finish. Such a traditional taste! Drink now or hold.
92+ points Wine Advocate
2011 was a warmer and riper year, but there's not a huge difference between the 2011 Viña Bosconia Reserva and the 2010; this is perhaps mellower, with more integrated acidity. It's 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.3 and 6.7 grams of acidity measured in tartaric acid per liter, and it fermented in the 144-year-old oak vats and matured in used American oak barrels for five years. 88,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2018.
A very complex, aged Rioja with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth, orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright on the palate with a tangy, zesty palate, full of berries and oranges. Firm, long and complex with a mouthwatering finish. Such a traditional taste! Drink now or hold.
92+ points Wine Advocate
2011 was a warmer and riper year, but there's not a huge difference between the 2011 Viña Bosconia Reserva and the 2010; this is perhaps mellower, with more integrated acidity. It's 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.3 and 6.7 grams of acidity measured in tartaric acid per liter, and it fermented in the 144-year-old oak vats and matured in used American oak barrels for five years. 88,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2018.
SKU
W12005
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Rioja
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2011
VOLUME
.750L
Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja 2012
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Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja 2012
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93 points Wine Advocate
The 2012 Viña Bosconia Reserva is perhaps a little too young (María José López de Heredia likes more polished wines, and for her this wine was too tough), with some tannins and the chalky texture from the limestone soils. This blend of Tempranillo with 15% Garnacho and 5% between Graciano and Mazuelo matured in used American oak barrels for five years. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2019.
The 2012 Viña Bosconia Reserva is perhaps a little too young (María José López de Heredia likes more polished wines, and for her this wine was too tough), with some tannins and the chalky texture from the limestone soils. This blend of Tempranillo with 15% Garnacho and 5% between Graciano and Mazuelo matured in used American oak barrels for five years. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2019.
SKU
PJ00699
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Rioja
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2012
VOLUME
.750L
Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva Rioja 2017
Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva Rioja 2017
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94 points James Suckling
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.
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.
SKU
W00265
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Rioja
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2017
VARIETAL
Tempranillo
VOLUME
.750L
Michelini i Mufatto A Merced El Canto Bierzo 2016
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Michelini i Mufatto A Merced El Canto Bierzo 2016
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94 pts Wine Advocate
The single-vineyard 2016 A Merced del Bierzo El Canto comes from a plot in San Lorenzo in Ponferrada, 0.7 hectares of north-facing vines on slate soils. The mixed grapes from the old vines fermented together with full clusters and indigenous yeasts in tinaja, where the wine macerated with the skins for five months. It was then transferred to used barriques where it aged for 15 months. It felt very compact and complete, with more freshness than the 2015. This is the vineyard they liked better from the two plots they used for the A Merced label, the more vertical one, and this is the one that is going to continue in the future (they have already vinified 2017 and 2018). 2016 is a balanced and fresh year, and this wine has a superb palate with piercing flavors and citrus, blood orange-like freshness. 2,500 bottles were filled in May 2018.
100% Mencia sourced from the El Canto vineyard near the town of San Lorenzo. The soils here are slate and quartz with a northern exposure. 100% whole clusters, crushed by foot; fermented with native yeast in clay amphorae and macerated on the skins for five months with no punchdowns or pumpovers, then aged for eight months in used French oak.
94 pts Wine Advocate
The single-vineyard 2016 A Merced del Bierzo El Canto comes from a plot in San Lorenzo in Ponferrada, 0.7 hectares of north-facing vines on slate soils. The mixed grapes from the old vines fermented together with full clusters and indigenous yeasts in tinaja, where the wine macerated with the skins for five months. It was then transferred to used barriques where it aged for 15 months. It felt very compact and complete, with more freshness than the 2015. This is the vineyard they liked better from the two plots they used for the A Merced label, the more vertical one, and this is the one that is going to continue in the future (they have already vinified 2017 and 2018). 2016 is a balanced and fresh year, and this wine has a superb palate with piercing flavors and citrus, blood orange-like freshness. 2,500 bottles were filled in May 2018.
100% Mencia sourced from the El Canto vineyard near the town of San Lorenzo. The soils here are slate and quartz with a northern exposure. 100% whole clusters, crushed by foot; fermented with native yeast in clay amphorae and macerated on the skins for five months with no punchdowns or pumpovers, then aged for eight months in used French oak.
SKU
W20369
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Galicia
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2016
VOLUME
.750L
Paul Jaboulet Aine Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage 2020
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Paul Jaboulet Aine Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage 2020
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92-94 points Vinous
Shimmering ruby. Expressive, spice-accented red and dark berry aromas are complemented by suggestions of olive, espresso and candied flowers. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering gently sweet cherry and cassis flavors that deepen through the back half. Finishes very long, spicy and smooth, with even tannins lending final grip.
92-93 points James Suckling
A charismatic Crozes-Hermitage with tons of black-plum fruit, as well as hot-asphalt and cocoa-powder notes. This is remarkably open for its young age, in spite of the ample structure. Has a bold and tightly knit tannin structure, but should be drinkable from release, thanks to the forthright fruit that is very present at the long, moderately dry finish. From biodynamically grown grapes.
Shimmering ruby. Expressive, spice-accented red and dark berry aromas are complemented by suggestions of olive, espresso and candied flowers. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering gently sweet cherry and cassis flavors that deepen through the back half. Finishes very long, spicy and smooth, with even tannins lending final grip.
92-93 points James Suckling
A charismatic Crozes-Hermitage with tons of black-plum fruit, as well as hot-asphalt and cocoa-powder notes. This is remarkably open for its young age, in spite of the ample structure. Has a bold and tightly knit tannin structure, but should be drinkable from release, thanks to the forthright fruit that is very present at the long, moderately dry finish. From biodynamically grown grapes.
SKU
W20804
REGION
Rhone
VOLUME
.750L
Pere Anselme La Fiole Chateauneuf-du-Pape NV
Pere Anselme La Fiole Chateauneuf-du-Pape NV
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"First created in 1954 (and released in warped, fake dusted bottle), the NV Chateauneuf du Pape La Fiole du Pape (a blend from 2010, 2011 and 2012) gives up classic garrigue, game and assorted sweet red and black fruits. Medium-bodied, nicely textured and easygoing, it’s a solid, Provencal effort to enjoy over the coming 4-5 years." WA
SKU
W-00001830
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Rhone
TYPE
Red
VARIETAL
Red Blend
VOLUME
.750L
Raul Perez La Vizcaina de La Vitoriana Bierzo Tinto 2020
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Raul Perez La Vizcaina de La Vitoriana Bierzo Tinto 2020
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97 points Wine Advocate
The 2020 La Vizcaína La Vitoriana matured mostly in a troncoconic oak foudre and had a very short time in barrel. This wine has more Alicante Bouschet in the blend than others, and they didn't include the white grapes in the vineyard. But against all logic, the wine has more finesse than the 2019.
The 2020 La Vizcaína La Vitoriana matured mostly in a troncoconic oak foudre and had a very short time in barrel. This wine has more Alicante Bouschet in the blend than others, and they didn't include the white grapes in the vineyard. But against all logic, the wine has more finesse than the 2019.
SKU
W20904
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Galicia
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Mencia
VOLUME
.750L
Raul Perez La Vizcaina El Rapolao Bierzo Tinto 2020
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Raul Perez La Vizcaina El Rapolao Bierzo Tinto 2020
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96 points Wine Advocate
There is more freshness in the 2020 La Vizcaina El Rapolao, where I even found notes of eucalyptus. It's medium-bodied and has fine tannins, very tasty and balanced.
There is more freshness in the 2020 La Vizcaina El Rapolao, where I even found notes of eucalyptus. It's medium-bodied and has fine tannins, very tasty and balanced.
SKU
W21406
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Bierzo
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Ruffino Ducale d' Oro Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
Ruffino Ducale d' Oro Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
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Winery Notes:
Ruby red with garnet hues. An intense impact with powerful notes of cherry, plum and violet opens a bouquet that then fades into neat aromas of tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon and spicy hints of black pepper. Great complexity in the overall bouquet, neat expressions of the authentic Sangiovese and Chianti Classico aromas. Full-bodied, very powerful in its fruity notes, with elegant tannins perfectly supported by a good acidity. The finish is characterized by pleasant sensations of sweet tobacco. The aftertaste is particularly long and shows powerful notes of plums and lighter aromas of clove.
Ruby red with garnet hues. An intense impact with powerful notes of cherry, plum and violet opens a bouquet that then fades into neat aromas of tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon and spicy hints of black pepper. Great complexity in the overall bouquet, neat expressions of the authentic Sangiovese and Chianti Classico aromas. Full-bodied, very powerful in its fruity notes, with elegant tannins perfectly supported by a good acidity. The finish is characterized by pleasant sensations of sweet tobacco. The aftertaste is particularly long and shows powerful notes of plums and lighter aromas of clove.
SKU
W-00002258
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Sandhi Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021
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Sandhi Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021
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Organic
96 points Wine Advocate
The 2021 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills has a medium ruby color and pretty scents of cinnamon stick, aniseed, iron, underbrush and charcuterie with a core of red cherries and cranberries. Medium-bodied yet very concentrated, it has a powdery frame, sparks of refreshing acidity and a very long, graphite-driven finish. Precise and detailed, it deserves to spend another 2-3 years in bottle.
96 points Wine Advocate
The 2021 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills has a medium ruby color and pretty scents of cinnamon stick, aniseed, iron, underbrush and charcuterie with a core of red cherries and cranberries. Medium-bodied yet very concentrated, it has a powdery frame, sparks of refreshing acidity and a very long, graphite-driven finish. Precise and detailed, it deserves to spend another 2-3 years in bottle.
SKU
W21624
COUNTRY
US
REGION
Santa Rita Hills
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VARIETAL
Pinot Noir
VOLUME
.750L
Sky Mount Veeder Zinfandel 2014
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Sky Mount Veeder Zinfandel 2014
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Planted at 2100 feet in volcanic soils way up on Mount Veeder, Sky makes a Zinfandel like no other. Spicy, wild, and balanced, it has nothing to do with the jammy Zinfandels that California has been known for. Ageworthy and expressive, they perfectly reflect this special terroir.
Hand-harvested, manually crushed with a 100-year old basket press, and aged in 1-10 year old French oak barrels.
Since 1973, Sky Vineyards has been producing some of the most unique mountain Zinfandels and Syrahs to be found anywhere. Owner Lore Olds got his start in wine in 1971 working for such producers as Beaulieu and Mayacamas Vineyards before purchasing his own patch of land on top of Mount Veeder. Planted in red volcanic soil at 2100 feet, Sky is the highest vineyard on the mountain and produces wines of unmistakable character.
Originally planted with 14 acres of Zinfandel, Lore has since added a small amount of Syrah. The vineyards are dry farmed and naturally tended using organic fertilizers, cover crops, birds, and beneficial insects. The winery itself runs on a single solar panel powering a single light bulb. In the cellar things are just as stripped down; grapes are pressed with an old wooden basket press, punched down by hand, aged in old French oak, and bottled by hand. Even the label is designed by Lore Olds with a new one for each wine and vintage.
Now approaching Sky’s thirtieth year, there is no danger of Lore changing his tune. He still makes incredible wines that reflect the vintage and terroir and are capable of aging for a decade or more. These wines simply could not have come from anywhere else and there’s no point in comparing them to any others; they can only be described as Sky.
Planted at 2100 feet in volcanic soils way up on Mount Veeder, Sky makes a Zinfandel like no other. Spicy, wild, and balanced, it has nothing to do with the jammy Zinfandels that California has been known for. Ageworthy and expressive, they perfectly reflect this special terroir.
Hand-harvested, manually crushed with a 100-year old basket press, and aged in 1-10 year old French oak barrels.
Since 1973, Sky Vineyards has been producing some of the most unique mountain Zinfandels and Syrahs to be found anywhere. Owner Lore Olds got his start in wine in 1971 working for such producers as Beaulieu and Mayacamas Vineyards before purchasing his own patch of land on top of Mount Veeder. Planted in red volcanic soil at 2100 feet, Sky is the highest vineyard on the mountain and produces wines of unmistakable character.
Originally planted with 14 acres of Zinfandel, Lore has since added a small amount of Syrah. The vineyards are dry farmed and naturally tended using organic fertilizers, cover crops, birds, and beneficial insects. The winery itself runs on a single solar panel powering a single light bulb. In the cellar things are just as stripped down; grapes are pressed with an old wooden basket press, punched down by hand, aged in old French oak, and bottled by hand. Even the label is designed by Lore Olds with a new one for each wine and vintage.
Now approaching Sky’s thirtieth year, there is no danger of Lore changing his tune. He still makes incredible wines that reflect the vintage and terroir and are capable of aging for a decade or more. These wines simply could not have come from anywhere else and there’s no point in comparing them to any others; they can only be described as Sky.
SKU
W21429
COUNTRY
US
REGION
California - Napa Valley
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2014
VOLUME
.750L
Southern Belle Precious Syrah 2013
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Southern Belle Precious Syrah 2013
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Spending 18-24 glorious months aging in used bourbon barrels from legendary Pappy Van Winkle, old vine fruit shines through with aromas and flavors of blueberry liqueur, blackberry, black cherry and peppery spice. Then there is a graceful segue into wood smoke, brown sugar, vanilla, and sweet spice that frame all of that ripe and savory fruit very nicely. Super full bodied and full flavored, but smooth and silky on the palate, this is probably about as close as most of us will get to Pappy van Winkle. -PJ Wine
SKU
W09244
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Other Spain
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2013
VARIETAL
Syrah
VOLUME
.750L
The Hess Collection Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Blend 2021
The Hess Collection Lion Tamer Napa Valley Red Blend 2021
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This is a blend of 40% Malbec, 27% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and smaller amounts of Mourvedre, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Together, they work to offer inviting elements of baking spice, cherry vanilla and a creamy palate of integrated tannins and toasted oak. The fleshy, lush feel benefits from a fresh backbone of acidity.
SKU
W11120
COUNTRY
US
REGION
California
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VARIETAL
Red Blend
VOLUME
.750L
Zarate Fontecon Tinto Rias Baixas 2019
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Zarate Fontecon Tinto Rias Baixas 2019
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Organic / Biodynamic
93 pts Vinous
Brilliant violet. An expressive bouquet evokes black raspberry and cherry preserves, baking spices and smoky minerals, plus a hint of lavender in the background. Appealingly sweet and seamless in texture, offering palate-staining red and blue fruit flavors that show impressive depth and liveliness. The floral note repeats strongly on a very long, focused finish framed by fine-grained tannins.
93 pts Vinous
Brilliant violet. An expressive bouquet evokes black raspberry and cherry preserves, baking spices and smoky minerals, plus a hint of lavender in the background. Appealingly sweet and seamless in texture, offering palate-staining red and blue fruit flavors that show impressive depth and liveliness. The floral note repeats strongly on a very long, focused finish framed by fine-grained tannins.
SKU
W19261
COUNTRY
Spain
REGION
Rias Baixas
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Rias Baixas
VOLUME
.750L