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California Pinot Noir Sale
Grape of the Week
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California Pinot Noir
California Pinot Noir Sale
Grape of the Week
CA + OR = BFF
Stock Up & Save On:
California Pinot Noir
We love the Willamette, but what’s not to love about our neighbor to the south? California has been crafting world class Pinot Noir for quite some time. We adore these precious reds for their class and texture. With prestigious names like Hirsch, Merry Edwards, Racines, and Rhys in stock, you’re certain to fall in love with these magnificent wonders.
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Cali Pinot Noir
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Cali Pinot Noir
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Sale ends Tuesday, June 17th at 9 am Pacific.
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Cali Pinot Noir
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Sale ends Tuesday, June 17th at 9 am Pacific.
We offer twenty-seven in-stock California Pinot Noir options on sale now, including:
Beau Marchais Clos Pepe Vineyard Est Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $85, that’s $80.75 at 5% off and $76.50 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 94-96 points “While there won’t be any releases from Santa Lucia due to smoke, they were able to release their Clos Pepe Pinot Noirs. The 2020 Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Est Vineyard saw 25% stems, 48 days on stems, and aging all in new barrels. Lots of mulberry, chocolate covered strawberries, and plum fruits as well as notes of orange blossom and spice emerge from the glass, and it’s a rich, full-bodied, textured beauty that packs one heck of a mid-palate. With ripe tannins and an expansive, supple texture, drink this hedonistic, sexy Pinot Noir on release and over the following 7-8 years.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Hirsch Vineyards Block 8 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 3 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 93 points “At this stage, the 2020 Pinot Noir Block 8 seems to have escaped impact from the season’s devastating heat and wildfires. It has complex aromas of strawberry jam, rhubarb, hibiscus, black tea, mushroom and mossy bark. The medium-bodied palate is silky and refreshing and boasts highly concentrated flavors and a very long, perfumed finish.”
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Littorai Les Larmes Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 1 bottle in stock now
No reviews for the 2021 vintage. 2020 review provided for reference.
Wine Spectator 93 points “A bright, fresh, racy version, showing pomegranate and blood orange fruit laced with a mouthwatering mineral edge, with light savory and sanguine hints adding range on the finish. Might be on the skinny side for some, but this is balanced and persistent. There’s no rush either. Best from 2023 through 2030. 1,367 cases made.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 95 points “This wine is exuberantly layered in bright tones of pomegranate and strawberry, while textured with integrated tannins and oak. Complementary elements of forest floor, black tea and clove play well with the fruitiness and enduring lushness on the palate.”
Morlet Family Vineyards En Famille Pinot Noir, Fort Ross-Seaview 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $124, that’s $117.80 at 5% off and $111.60 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate 96 points “The En Famille Pinot Noir comes from a vineyard planted in 1990 to Goldridge soils, right next door to the “Coteaux Nobles” vineyard in Fort Ross-Seaview. Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2018 Pinot Noir En Famille sashays out of the glass with gorgeous scents of cranberry jelly, pomegranate and raspberry preserves, leading to suggestions of underbrush, dried lavender and orange peel. The full-bodied palate is densely laden with red fruit preserves and earthy layers, supported by very finely grained tannins and tons of freshness, finishing with a refreshing lift. 360 cases were made.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Racines Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $115, that’s $109.25 at 5% off and $103.50 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Decanter 94 points “From organic vineyards along the Santa Rosa Road corridor, this Pinot Noir from Racines is a straightforward cooler site Pinot Noir from Sta Rita Hills. Aromas of strawberry fruit leather give way to notes of turned earth and crushed black basalt. The palate is savoury, with underlying dried fruit flavours. Montmorency cherries, garden soil and clove, evolve into notes of savoury herbs and streaks of graphite minerality.”
Racines Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 points “The 2020 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée is a terrific introduction to the range. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice, rose petal and a touch of whole cluster savoriness are all beautifully delineated. This is suh a gorgeous and expressive Pinot.”
Racines ‘Sainte Rose’ Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Decanter 94 points “From organic vineyards along the Santa Rosa Road corridor, this Pinot Noir from Racines is a straightforward cooler site Pinot Noir from Sta Rita Hills. Aromas of strawberry fruit leather give way to notes of turned earth and crushed black basalt. The palate is savoury, with underlying dried fruit flavours. Montmorency cherries, garden soil and clove, evolve into notes of savoury herbs and streaks of graphite minerality.”
Rhys Vineyards Family Farm Vineyard Pinot Noir, San Mateo County 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Matthew Luczy-Wine Advocate 93 points “Within the impressively structured Rhys lineup, the 2018 Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard is relatively accessible in its youth. It is dark, meaty and savory on the nose, with aromas of black fruit, mortadella, plums and cardamom. The palate is rich and forward, with a velvety texture and deft concentration, leading to a fresh and floral finish that rounds the wine out beautifully.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 2018 1.5L Displayed Price: $279, that’s $265.05 at 5% off and $251.10 at 10% off, 2 magnums in stock now
Matthew Luczy-Wine Advocate 96+ points “As is consistent at this site, the 2018 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is aromatically slow to open but unstoppable once it starts. After coaxing, the nose combines captivating aromas of cured meat, brown sugar, spice box and truffle. The palate is svelte and generous, coating the palate with a core of polished fruit flavors, silky texture and mouthwatering acidity. The finish features precise, powerful tannins and a refined frame, concluding this beautifully complex wine and urging the taster to start again. While I found this surprisingly accessible at this stage, it will undoubtedly continue to pay dividends to those who avoid the temptation to pull corks.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today for the magnum!
Rhys Vineyards Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 1 bottle in stock now
Rhys Vineyards Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 2018 1.5L Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 1 magnum in stock now
Matthew Luczy-Wine Advocate 93+ points “This is only the second vintage of a Mt. Pajaro vineyard-designate Pinot Noir, and the immense potential of this site is on full display. The 2018 Pinot Noir Mt. Pajaro Vineyard opens with aromas of black cherry, compacted soil, fruitcake and charcoal. The palate is lively, tense and generously textured, leading to a sturdy, dense, blooming finish. While this immensely structured vintage dictates the necessity of time in the cellar, this is an impressive showing from a young site with a bright future.”
Rhys Vineyards Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $87, that’s $82.65 at 5% off and $78.30 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
Matthew Luczy-Wine Advocate 94 points “Lovely and coniferous on the nose, the 2019 Pinot Noir Mt. Pajaro Vineyard opens with black cherry, blueberry, redwood duff and evergreen aromas. The palate perfectly summarizes the Corralitos region’s medium-bodied, seamless red-fruited profile and lifted saline energy. The elegant finish is already beginning to integrate, showing a solid tannic grip but emphasizing refreshing acidity. The Rhys team is confident that this site will produce Pinot Noir on par with its flagship Horseshoe and Alpine sites with time, and this vintage provides some foreshadowing of that future.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
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Grape of the Week
Weissburgunder
You might know Weissburgunder better by its French name “Pinot Blanc.” This is a mutation of Pinot Noir that produces white grapes. Unlike Alsatian wines labeled Pinot Blanc, Weissburgunder wines from Germany are single-varietal. Our collection is full of wines that offer concentrated aromatics with a lighter body, including a fun Pet-Nat from Falkenstein!
In Stock Now:
Hofgut Falkenstein Pet-Nat, Mosel 2023 750ml $29 special, 17 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 92 points “The Non-Vintage Pet Nat with Los Nr. 26-24 comes from Weissburgunder harvested in 2023 in the Niedermenniger Herrenberg and was fermented in cask before completing its fermentation in bottle and being released without disgorgement. This offers a superb nose made of herbs, minerals, and a hint of spices, all wrapped in citrusy fruits. The wine is firmly fizzy on the palate and leaves an incredibly focused and sharp feel in the finish. The aftertaste is pure and vibrating. This is made for lovers of racy expressions of Pet Nat! Now-2028.”
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Hofgut Falkenstein Pet-Nat, Mosel 2023 750ml $29 special, 17 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 92 points “The Non-Vintage Pet Nat with Los Nr. 26-24 comes from Weissburgunder harvested in 2023 in the Niedermenniger Herrenberg and was fermented in cask before completing its fermentation in bottle and being released without disgorgement. This offers a superb nose made of herbs, minerals, and a hint of spices, all wrapped in citrusy fruits. The wine is firmly fizzy on the palate and leaves an incredibly focused and sharp feel in the finish. The aftertaste is pure and vibrating. This is made for lovers of racy expressions of Pet Nat! Now-2028.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Weingut Donnhoff Weissburgunder Trocken, Nahe 2022 750ml $24 special, 26 bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff Weissburgunder Trocken, Nahe 2023 750ml $24 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Soil Type: Weathered volcanic soil and loess loam. Fermentation & Élevage: Fermentation in large used barrel, then 4 months maturing in a classic large barrel made of local oak.”
No reviews for the 2022 or 2023 vintage. 2020 review provided for reference.
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 91 points “Excellent interplay of citrus and pear fruit with some nice creaminess on the medium-bodied palate, all this supported by a touch of tannin. Nice citrusy freshness at the bright, elegant finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink now. Screw cap.”
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Muller-Catoir Haardter Herrenletten Weissburgunder, Pfalz 2018 750ml $28 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 92 points “Entirely fermented in oak (500-liter barrels), the 2018 Weissburgunder Herrenletten ‘VDP. Erste Lage’ is intense and fruity on the bright and elegant yet deep nose that displays some ginger and hazelnut blossom notes. Intense and round on the palate, this is a dense, structured and still extremely young Pinot Blanc with lush fruit, good freshness and mineral grip. Very elegant, persistently salty and very long and promising. Tasted in Haardt, December 2019.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Muller-Catoir Haardt Weissburgunder Trocken, Pfalz 2020 750ml $24 special, 21 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 93 points “Cool yet effusive nose of garden peas and a wide range of white fruit, with the emphasis on pear. Only medium-bodied with spot-on balance of ripeness and elegance. The same level of balance at the long, silky finish. Drink or hold.”
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Okonomierat Rebholz Pinot Blanc Dry, Pfalz 2021 750ml $24 special, 4 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 92 points “Wonderful spring meadow aromas with notes of warm hay and fresh nuts. Bone dry on the palate, but the ample fine tannins and the touch of chalkiness harmonize the acidity beautifully. Long supple and fine-grained finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink now. Screw cap.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Okonomierat Rebholz ‘Im Sonnenschein’ Weissburgunder Grosses Gewachs, Pfalz 2020 750ml $119 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 98 points “A real Grand Cru pinot blanc that has everything you expect from a Grand Cru white Burgundy, in terms of subtle, buttery richness, chalky concentration and stunning balance through the awesome, wide-screen finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold.”
Decanter 97 points “Pinot Blanc has become Germany’s second great white variety. The best examples come from the Pfalz, where Rebholz makes benchmark wines. Im Sonnenschein, literally ‘in the sunshine’, as Pinot Blanc prefers warmer sites, boasts subtle yellow stone fruit, a floral hint of orange blossom and a spicy hint of oak supporting its long finish. This all harmonises into an alluring roundness, with everything integrating beautifully. (Drink between 2021-2035).”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
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Don’t miss our additional sale going on now:
Von Winning
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Von Winning
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Von Winning
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Von Winning sale ends Monday, June 16th at 9 am Pacific.