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Burgundy Sale
Autumn Savings Featurette: Dal Forno
Stock Up & Save On:
230 In-Stock Burgundy Wines!
Burgundy Sale
Autumn Savings Featurette: Dal Forno
Stock Up & Save On:
230 In-Stock Burgundy Wines!
We’re pulling out all the stops for your savings. Stock up on Burgundy during our three day sale, including picks from the wonderous Barthod, the king of NSG: Henri Gouge, fan favorites from Domaine Collotte the far northern village of Marsannay, winery-cellared releases from Daniel-Etienne Defaix… and that’s just from page one of our listings!
There are hundreds more in stock. Shop them all now.
There are hundreds more in stock. Shop them all now.
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of wine from Burgundy
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of wine from Burgundy
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Sale ends Friday, October 10th at 9 am Pacific.
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of wine from Burgundy
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We will adjust your invoice before processing your charge.
Sale ends Friday, October 10th at 9 am Pacific.
We offer 230 in-stock options from Burgundy, all on sale now, including:
Chablis
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Domaine Camille et Laurent Schaller Chablis 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $29, that’s $27.55 at 5% off and $26.10 at 10% off, 20 bottles in stock now
“The 2023 Chablis Village has one of the superior aromatics, is well-defined, and displays more mineralité and terroir expression. The palate is taut and fresh, crisp green apple and pear with an energetic finish. This is a commendable Chablis Village.” -Neal Martin, Vinous
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Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Cote de Lechet, Chablis Premier Cru 2010 750ml Displayed Price: $64.50, that’s $61.28 at 5% off and $58.05 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “In fascinating contrast to “Vaillon”, Defaix’s “Côte de Lechet” is a master class in mineral precision. This remarkably steep site (a 45% gradient) with very poor soil produces a wine that Danny describes as embodying “the real, true mineral expression of Chablis.” Freshly blasted chalk dominates the nose, with notes of lemon, honey, and fresh herbs lurking underneath; still, this is a wine of minerality first and foremost. The family owns a 3.5-hectare parcel of 45-year-old vines in this distinctive cru, most of which are planted within a parcel known as the Clos des Moines.”
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Domaine Pinson Freres Mont de Milieu, Chablis Premier Cru 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $56.50, that’s $53.68 at 5% off and $50.85 at 10% off, 20 bottles in stock now
Jasper Morris 91 points “Clear mid yellow, toast and vanilla on the nose, as this wine is fermented in wood. It will integrate but it sticks out a touch at the moment. There is a concentrated saline middle to the wine covered by white fruit. Drink from 2025-2031.”
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Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit Bougros, Chablis Grand Cru 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 93-94 points “Super fragrant and attractively ripe peach aromas with a very lively and pure attitude. The palate offers such attractive and succulent ripe peaches and a sleeve of lemon, piercing right through to the long, fresh finish. Drink over the next five years.”
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Domaine Laroche Les Blanchots, Chablis Grand Cru 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $149, that’s $141.55 at 5% off and $134.10 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The favourite Grand Cru of Domaine Laroche, offering much finesse and charm. Les Blanchots is a unique terroir made of a layer of white clay on Kimmeridgian limestone with ammonites. This is the ideal combination to keep the right amount of water for roots. The South-East exposure allows slow ripening and favours aroma development. Blanchots is delicate, silky and shows its charm after 5 years in bottle. At peak after 10 to 12 years.”
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Domaine Vocoret et Fils Blanchot, Chablis Grand Cru 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Floral, dense and infused with white flowers and minerality. Ripe and warming tones come from this intensely fused, generous on the palate.”
White Burgundy
Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $149, that’s $141.55 at 5% off and $134.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Burghound 87-90 points “A deft but still easily perceptible dollop of wood sets off cool, airy and attractively fresh aromas of various white orchard fruit and just sliced lemon. There is excellent volume to the medium-bodied and sappy flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the beautifully long, balanced, dry and complex finale. This is an excellent and ageworthy Bourgogne and worth checking out.”
Joseph Drouhin Saint-Veran, Mâconnais 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $26.50, that’s $25.18 at 5% off and $23.85 at 10% off, 20 bottles in stock now
#48 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2024
Wine Spectator 91 points “Peach and melon fruit is offset by a bitter citrus note in this tense, well-structured white. An intense version, with hints of wild herbs and a stony feel on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 3,000 cases imported.”
Jean-Philippe Fichet Meursault, Cote de Beaune 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous 90 points “The 2022 Meursault Village has a lively struck flint- and petrichor-tinged bouquet, demonstrating good vigor—quite Puligny-like in style. The palate is fresh on the entry with just a touch of mint. There’s fine extract here, with ample weight and a pleasant, waxy texture on the finish. Recommended. Tasted at merchants’ 2022 Burgundy tastings in London.”
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Domaine Berthelemot ‘Sous Fretille’, Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Decanter World Wine Awards 89 points “Perfumed stone fruit and nectarine nose. Nicely judged oak with intense freshness and a saline finish.”
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Domaine Dujac Les Folatieres, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru 2019 1.5L Displayed Price: $599, that’s $569.05 at 5% off and $539.10 at 10% off, 1 magnum in stock now
Burghound 91-93 points “Outstanding! Smoky reduction currently overshadows the underlying fruit though there is fine freshness and verve to the nicely delineated middle weight flavors that are supported by firm acidity on the clean, dry and linear finale. Like the 2018 version, this attractively persistent effort could use better depth, but the underlying material appears to be present for that to occur.”
Domaine Leflaive Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $1,699, that’s $1,614.05 at 5% off and $1,529.10 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Burghound 95-98 points “Once again a subtle but not invisible application of wood frames cool and ripe aromas of green apple, acacia blossom, petrol and airy zest-tinged nuances. Interestingly, the middleweight flavors aren’t quite as dense as those of the Bienvenues-Bātard-Montrachet yet the intensity is even higher, indeed it’s almost painful, while flashing impressive power on the gorgeously complex, sneaky long and equally well-balanced finale. This is also stunning but patience required.”
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Domaine Marc Colin et Fils Les Castets, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous 90-92 points “The 2023 Saint-Aubin Les Castets 1er Cru comes from two south-facing parcels of younger vines, usually the first harvested in the appellation. It is a little richer on the nose than the domain’s other cuvées, with hints of tropical fruit initially, although these ebb away with aeration to reveal more of its terroir. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and a creamy texture with dried honey, ginger and nectarine notes. Very composed and lace-like on the finish, this is a wine that will be difficult to resist in its youth.”
Domaine Pierre Morey Perrieres, Meursault Premier Cru 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $319, that’s $303.05 at 5% off and $287.10 at 10% off, 3 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Southern end of Meursault, in “Perrières Dessous”: lower part, sheltered from wind, rocky soil. Gentle pneumatic pressing, 12 to 24 hours settling of must, alcoholic fermentation on fine lees in barrel (20-50% new oak). Aged for 16 to 20 months, fined/ filtered if necessary, bottled by gravity.”
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Vincent Girardin Quintessence de Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 20 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 93+ points “The 2017 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Quintessence de Corton-Charlemagne was one of the most introverted wines in the range when I revisited it from bottle, unwinding to reveal scents of pear, white flowers, confit citrus and a delicate top note of petrol. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, ample and satiny, with a deep and intensely concentrated core, but it’s still very reserved after its recent bottling. Some patience will be in order here, though at maturity, I’m sure my score will look conservative.”
Cote de Beaune
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Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Mes Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Jean-Marc produces a remarkable red Chassagne-Montrachet from just over a hectare of Pinot Noir vines planted in 1960, and this old-vine cuvée is noteworthy in its complexity—particularly for a villages-level wine. Exceptionally structured, it nonetheless offers a purity of fruit, plus a gently earthy, brambly edge which speaks clearly of its Chassagne origin … a village that should be more recognized for the high quality of its red wines, this being a prime example. 100% whole-cluster.”
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Domaine Marc Colin et Fils Santenay Vieilles Vignes 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous 89-91 points “The 2023 Santenay Vieilles Vignes, from vines 80 years old and above, had a slight reduction on the nose. This has darker fruit than the Chassagne Rouge, plummy with a touch of iodine. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-judged acidity, hints of Morello cherries mixed with strawberry and raspberry and a gentle grip on the finish. It is well-crafted and pure. (Drink between 2026-2034).”
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Domaine de Montille Monthelie Nature 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
“Made with no sulfur additions, hence the name Nature, 33% whole clusters… A mildly reduced if clearly ripe nose could use a thorough aeration. There is good freshness on the palate of the detailed and vibrant flavors that are sufficiently tightly wound to benefit from a few years of aging first…” -Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Joseph Drouhin Greves, Beaune Premier Cru 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $109, that’s $103.55 at 5% off and $98.10 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 90-92 points “Aromas of cassis, plums, sweet soil tones and espresso roast, framed by a deft touch of new oak, introduce the 2018 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves, a medium to full-bodied wine with a sweet core of fruit that’s structured around fine but youthfully chewy tannins. This, too, will reward a bit of bottle age.”
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Domaine Louis Boillot Les Angles, Volnay Premier Cru 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous 90-92 points “The 2022 Volnay Les Grands Poisots is now the last parcel to be picked to avoid rusticity. It has dark berry fruit on the nose, pastilles-like but with tertiary notes bubbling up with time. The palate is medium-bodied with blackberry, redcurrant and brown spices. With fine depth, taut and fresh on the finish, this is a definite improvement from last year’s wine.”
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Roblet-Monnot Pere et Fils Les Brouillards, Volnay Premier Cru 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 92-94 points “The 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards is exceptional, wafting from the glass with aromas of wild berries and plums mingled with rose petals and raw cocoa. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it’s deep and vibrant, concluding with an intensely perfumed finish.”
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Domaine Michel Juillot Corton Les Perrieres Grand Cru 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Burghound 92 points “Like several wines in the range, there is a hint of the sauvage adding interest to the notably ripe yet still fresh aromas of black cherry, raspberry liqueur and a healthy dollop of wood and menthol. The slightly bigger-bodied flavors are not particularly dense, but the mid-palate texture is certainly attractive while the lingering, moderately austere and balanced finale delivers fine length.”
Cote de Nuits
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Domaine Charlopin Tissier Marsannay Rouge 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $49.50, that’s $47.03 at 5% off and $44.55 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Domaine Charlopin Tissier was created in 2013 with only 1.08 hectares of vines by husband and wife Yann Charlopin and Justine Tissier. The young couple now hold just over 4 hectares of vines in Bourgogne, Côte de Nuits-Villages, Marsannay, Gevrey Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Vosne Romanée, and Pernand-Vergelesses. Inspired by the elegant wines of his mentor Jean-Marie Fourrier, the wines of Domaine Charlopin Tissier are wines of elegance and finesse. After studying wine in Beaune and spending time making wine in Tasmania, Sancerre and Chablis, Yann Charlopin returned home to work with his father Philippe Charlopin. When the opportunity arose to acquire some of Justine’s family’s vines in Marsannay and with a vision of the wines he would like to create, Yann did not pass up the opportunity to venture out on his own. With the encouragement of Jean-Marie Fourrier, Yann and Justine purchased Domaine David Clarke in Morey-Saint-Denis.
“In the vineyard, all farming is organic and done by hand. Once harvested, all grapes are fully de-stemmed, undergo a cold maceration and are fermented with natural yeasts. Yann does little racking as he prefers a long, slow élevage on the fine lees.”
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Domaine Louis Boillot Cote de Nuits-Villages 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
“This is also aromatically fresh and bright with its array of just crushed red currant and more prominent earth nuances. The delicious and sleek flavors are also on the lighter side that deliver reasonably good depth and persistence. This is built on its fruit and should also repay a few years of keeping.” -Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Jerome Chezeaux Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Saints-Juliens 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $64.50, that’s $61.28 at 5% off and $58.05 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “For the first time, Jerome and Lyse in 2020 separately vinified and bottled their parcel in Aux Saint-Juliens, a lieu-dit nestled against the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges itself along its northern edge. These 1987-planted vines produce a wine, as with the Charbonnieres, more thickly fruited than the basic Nuits-Saint-Georges bottling, but an underlying sense of salinity here, along with starker and less buffered tannins, gives it a more linear and penetrating personality.”
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Domaine Arlaud Les Ruchots, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru 2014 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Stephen Tanzer-Vinous 92-94 points “Bright red-ruby. Sexy iron and fresh blood notes on the reduced nose. Rich, broad and mouthfilling without any heaviness, thanks to strong minerality. The wine’s red fruit flavors are under wraps today but show enough power and depth to support the serious, ripe tannins. For all its volume, this premier cru boasts terrific spine and energy. Arlaud told me that this cru “both eats and showcases the vintage,” by which he means that it can mask a vintage’s more obvious traits while presenting it to best advantage.”
Domaine Faiveley Aux Beaux Bruns, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $179, that’s $170.05 at 5% off and $161.10 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 94 points “An unusually firm and structured wine that breaks the mold for this village, usually associated with finesse and delicacy. Deep forest-berry aromas, but also savory and earthy notes. Imposing body that’s brimming with healthy tannins. Bright, mineral finish with excellent complexity.”
Domaine Hubert Lignier Sur la Velle, Monthelie Premier Cru 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $108, that’s $102.60 at 5% off and $97.20 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 88-90 points “The 2022 Monthélie 1er Cru Sur la Velle is seamless and charming, offering up notes of plums, sweet berries, smoke and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and charming palate. This will offer expressive drinking on release.”
Domaine des Lambrays Clos Baulet, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $249, that’s $236.55 at 5% off and $224.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous 93 points “The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos Baulets 1er Cru is the maiden release (see Producer Profile for background details). This vintage includes 40% stems. The very aromatic nose offers rose petals and a touch of lavender filtering through the red berry fruit, very transparent in style. The palate is mediumbodied with fine tannins, quite candied in style with blood orange and tangerine tincturing the red fruit towards the finish. Fine.”
Louis Jadot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 97 points “Rose, cherry and spice aromas introduce this light-bodied, saturated version. The flavors add wild strawberry, incense and kirsch notes, while remaining persistent on the kaleidoscopic finish. Feels tense now, yet should develop nicely over time. A mineral element lingers. Best from 2023 through 2045.”
Other Reds
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Prosper Maufoux Bourgogne Pinot Noir Reference 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
Winemaker Note “Ruby in color with purple tints. Surprisingly opulent with explosive aromas of fresh fruits like raspberry, black currant and red berry. Perfect balance between freshness and fruitiness.”
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Thevenet & Fils Bourgogne Rouge Bussieres Les Clos 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $18, that’s $17.10 at 5% off and $16.20 at 10% off, 31 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “The pinot noir for this wine is found in the village of Bussières and is sourced from the lieu-dit Les Clos. The vines are south-facing at 350 feet above sea level on gently sloping hills that are principally composed of clay. The fruit tends to ripen early due to its excellent exposure. Pigeage and remontage are practiced during fermentation. This wine is marked by notes of black, ripe berries, often a touch “sauvage”.”
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Domaine Jaeger-Defaix Clos du Chapitre, Rully Premier Cru 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “The Clos du Chapitre is a monopole and is entirely enclosed by a stone wall. This plot of more than 1 hectare is located just behind the family house. As for the Préaux, the yield is controled by a severe pruning, disbuddings (and green harvest if necessary). The fermentation lasts between 2 and 3 weeks with daily pumping-over and punching of the cap. Then the wine is aged in oak barrels (50% are new) during 15 to 18 months.”
Domaine Faiveley Clos des Myglands Monopole, Mercurey Premier Cru 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $64.50, that’s $61.28 at 5% off and $58.05 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Decanter 94 points “Faiveley’s monopole Clos des Myglands on the northern edge of the village has delivered a delightful wine in 2022, with a lovely raspberry and plum fruit character, and a hint of rose petals and earth. The wine has a pronounced sweetness and a gratifyingly silky texture on the palate. Jérôme Flous remarked that despite the lack of water in 2022, the vines of the Côte Chalonnaise had a noticeably lower pH than those of the Côte d’Or in general, which helps keep this lively and fresh. A genuinely delightful success. Drinking Window: 2025-2040.”
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Vinopolis Autumn Savings Sale Featurette:
Dal Forno
In a few wine regions throughout the world, there exists one individual or family that defines the style of the region. When it comes to Valpolicella, the Dal Forno family does just that, crafting deeply concentrated expressions for over thirty years.
Established in 1983 by Romano Dal Forno, the estate vaulted to the heights of perfection in the Venato. The family employs traditional winemaking techniques, such as extended drying of the grapes before pressing, to craft their serious and seriously concentrated wines.
Vines hail from the foothills at around 1,000 feet above sea level. Here, the family’s 65 acres are planted to indigenous varieties such as Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, grown and pruned according to ancient traditions.
In Stock and On Our Autumn Savings Sale:
Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2012 750ml Was $379, Now $329, 2 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 97 points “A decadent nose of treacle tart, chocolate, tar, tons of black fruit such as blackberries and mulberries and even ash and licorice. A dense, layered mouthfeel makes for a full-bodied palate that’s explosive yet somehow so refined and pretty all at the same time. The finish goes on and on. Incredible now, but better to wait for this giant to settle well into 2020.”
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Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2015 750ml Was $419, Now $379, 4 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 100 points “This is black as pitch in the glass and, yes, there’s a light, tarry edge to the super-concentrated prune, date and currant fruit. But even more interesting are the complex notes of bitter-orange liqueur, aged balsamic, fresh roasting herbs, cinnamon, roasted chestnuts, black tea and licorice. The more you decant in advance, the more nuances will emerge. It’s full-boded with huge concentration and lots of chewy tannin that is managing to hold the fruit back for now. This needs plenty of time to develop in the bottle. Just superb. One of the greatest Dal Forno’s ever.”
Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2017 750ml Was $449, Now $399, 4 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 98 points “The current release. A tour de force, despite the sheer morass of palate-staining fruit. The malty oak is evident, yet operates as a welcome adjunct to corral and compress the swashbuckle of coffee grinds, beef bouillon, mint, leather varnish and saturated dark cherry liqueur, into a sheath of tension as much as sheer power. Grapes are dried for 70-80 days. This may seem obvious initially, but as one works it out in the glass and across the inner gums, the multitudinous layers become evident. A wine that shape-shifts and beguiles, as much it wrestles with the senses. Excellent. Drink or hold.”
Established in 1983 by Romano Dal Forno, the estate vaulted to the heights of perfection in the Venato. The family employs traditional winemaking techniques, such as extended drying of the grapes before pressing, to craft their serious and seriously concentrated wines.
Vines hail from the foothills at around 1,000 feet above sea level. Here, the family’s 65 acres are planted to indigenous varieties such as Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, grown and pruned according to ancient traditions.
In Stock and On Our Autumn Savings Sale:
Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2012 750ml Was $379, Now $329, 2 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 97 points “A decadent nose of treacle tart, chocolate, tar, tons of black fruit such as blackberries and mulberries and even ash and licorice. A dense, layered mouthfeel makes for a full-bodied palate that’s explosive yet somehow so refined and pretty all at the same time. The finish goes on and on. Incredible now, but better to wait for this giant to settle well into 2020.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2015 750ml Was $419, Now $379, 4 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 100 points “This is black as pitch in the glass and, yes, there’s a light, tarry edge to the super-concentrated prune, date and currant fruit. But even more interesting are the complex notes of bitter-orange liqueur, aged balsamic, fresh roasting herbs, cinnamon, roasted chestnuts, black tea and licorice. The more you decant in advance, the more nuances will emerge. It’s full-boded with huge concentration and lots of chewy tannin that is managing to hold the fruit back for now. This needs plenty of time to develop in the bottle. Just superb. One of the greatest Dal Forno’s ever.”
Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2017 750ml Was $449, Now $399, 4 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 98 points “The current release. A tour de force, despite the sheer morass of palate-staining fruit. The malty oak is evident, yet operates as a welcome adjunct to corral and compress the swashbuckle of coffee grinds, beef bouillon, mint, leather varnish and saturated dark cherry liqueur, into a sheath of tension as much as sheer power. Grapes are dried for 70-80 days. This may seem obvious initially, but as one works it out in the glass and across the inner gums, the multitudinous layers become evident. A wine that shape-shifts and beguiles, as much it wrestles with the senses. Excellent. Drink or hold.”
We offer sixty-five wines on our Autumn Savings sale in stock now.
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