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Delas Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Carl Loewen
“Delas Frères has been on a roll for a good decade or more, and the quality has improved since they moved to their new, state-of-the-art winery in the heart of Tain l’Hermitage just before the 2019 harvest. I consider the 2019s and 2020s to be the strongest sets of wines here. Especially the 2020s, which are impressively fresh and balanced across the board, with the energy to reward patience. The Hermitage bottlings are the winery’s pride, and in recent vintages, they can be counted among the appellation’s top wines.” -Josh Raynolds, Vinous
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Delas
Delas Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Carl Loewen
“Delas Frères has been on a roll for a good decade or more, and the quality has improved since they moved to their new, state-of-the-art winery in the heart of Tain l’Hermitage just before the 2019 harvest. I consider the 2019s and 2020s to be the strongest sets of wines here. Especially the 2020s, which are impressively fresh and balanced across the board, with the energy to reward patience. The Hermitage bottlings are the winery’s pride, and in recent vintages, they can be counted among the appellation’s top wines.” -Josh Raynolds, Vinous
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Delas
Bold and beautiful is the name of the game at Delas Frères. They craft some of the most powerful, intense wines in the Northern Rhône at prices that make them one of the superior values in the region. Drawing from their extensive holdings in every major region, they craft dense and rich impactful wines. We turn to them for wines that show well young yet reward tenfold in the cellar—a remarkable combination.
As the Northern Rhône becomes one of the hottest markets in the wine world, finding value becomes more and more difficult. Not here. At least, not yet. With the quality of recent vintages and the scores involved, we definitely see it happening soon, though, so if you love these wines our three-day sale is the time to stock up.
As the Northern Rhône becomes one of the hottest markets in the wine world, finding value becomes more and more difficult. Not here. At least, not yet. With the quality of recent vintages and the scores involved, we definitely see it happening soon, though, so if you love these wines our three-day sale is the time to stock up.
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Delas
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Delas
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Sale ends Saturday, June 21st at 9 am Pacific.
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Delas
Discount will not display online or in your cart,
We will adjust your invoice before processing your charge.
Sale ends Saturday, June 21st at 9 am Pacific.
We offer thirteen in-stock Delas options on sale now, including:
Delas Freres Cornas Chante Perdrix 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 32 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “A core of juicy red currant and bitter plum pāte de fruit flavors is brought into nice focus by a racy, chalk-edged structure and an iron spine, while subtle savory and dark olive accents dart in the background. Best from 2022 through 2034. 1,083 cases made, 60 cases imported. –JM”
This is the only listing in the USA today by-the-bottle!
Delas Freres Cornas Chante Perdrix 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 23 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 94-95 points “Inky ruby. Assertive, smoke-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, candied flowers, olive and exotic spices show excellent clarity and mineral lift. Sweet, pliant and lush on the palate, offering concentrated blackberry, cherry liqueur, smoky bacon and violet pastille flavors that show a peppery note on the back half. The impressively long, youthfully tannic finish shows fine detail and leaves behind repeating smoke and floral notes.”
Delas Freres Cote Rotie Seigneur de Maugiron 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 94-95 points “Saturated ruby-red. Deeply pitched dark berry, cherry liqueur, licorice and woodsmoke scents show fine clarity and acquire oak spice and floral pastille qualities with air. Juicy and expansive on the palate, offering intense blackberry, cherry-vanilla, fruitcake and salty olive flavors that are sharpened by a jolt of spicy cracked pepper. Shows excellent depth and power; finishes smoky and very long, with youthfully gripping tannins sneaking in late.”
Delas Freres Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 94-96 points “Inky ruby. Smoke- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, violet, licorice and an olive nuance on the deeply perfumed nose. Stains the palate with intense cherry, blueberry and fruitcake flavors that are sharpened by a spicy touch of cracked pepper. Youthfully chewy tannins frame an impressively long, penetrating finish that leaves candied dark berry and floral pastille notes behind. These are still young days for this wine but, as usual, it already screams ‘Hermitage’.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Delas Freres Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 23 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 94 points “This flows beautifully, with a ripe, pure and steady beam of cassis and dark cherry preserves that shows good brightness and delineation through the finish, picking up light floral and mineral accents along the way. Seductive in style, with a lovely mouthfeel and sneaky length. Best from 2022 through 2032. 500 cases made, 155 cases imported. –JM”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Delas Freres Hermitage Les Bessards 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $219, that’s $208.05 at 5% off and $197.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Delas Freres Hermitage Les Bessards 2019 1.5L Displayed Price: $449, that’s $426.55 at 5% off and $404.10 at 10% off, 4 magnums in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 99 points “My favorite release from this estate is consistently their Les Bessards Hermitage, and their 2019 is no exception. Coming from the western part and pure broken granite soils on the west side of this magical hill, it sports a dense purple hue to go with a brilliant perfume of cassis, graphite, scorched earth, burning embers, spring flowers, and peppery herbs. Incredibly complex, layered, and nuanced, with classic Hermitage characteristics, it still stays firmly planted in the ripe, sunny, sexy vintage. Full-bodied, concentrated, and structured on the palate, it has a wealth of tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. This is pure Hermitage magic that needs to be forgotten for 4-5 years and will evolve for 20-30 years in cold cellars. Hats off to the team at Delas for another incredible wine.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today for the magnum!
Delas Freres Hermitage Les Grandes Vignes ‘Ligne de Crete’ 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $299, that’s $284.05 at 5% off and $269.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Delas Freres Hermitage Les Grandes Vignes ‘Ligne de Crete’ 2019 1.5L Displayed Price: $619, that’s $588.05 at 5% off and $557.10 at 10% off, 2 magnums in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 96-98 points “Powerful, highly perfumed aromas of black/blue fruit liqueur, licorice, olive and potpourri are complemented by an exotic suggestion of incense. Stains the palate with intense boysenberry, cherry, cassis and spicecake flavors that deepen steadily through the midpalate. Shows a suave blend of power and delicacy and betrays no rough edges. Youthfully chewy tannins add shape to an extremely long, mineral-driven finish that delivers outstanding clarity and floral thrust.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Shop our thirteen Delas selections now!
Nerd Alert!
Carl Loewen
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Check out this staff favorite estate: Carl Loewen. The Kabinetts are some of the most precise and balanced, the dry options are filigreed and fantastic, and the elite cuvées might also be hidden in our cellars (okay, might have drunk it already).
What’s behind this magic? The vine age is mind-blowing and the wine-making is hands-off and on-point. These are some of the oldest vineyards in the entire Mosel, including ancient, ungrafted parcels – a notable challenge since Germany ripped out a bunch of the vineyards to modernize. We’re talking over 125-year-old vines. That’s Riesling vines planted during the Victorian era.
In the winery, the approach is gentle. Pressing is whole cluster with no breaking up of the pomace (grape solids left behind). Nothing is added – enzymes, yeast, or yeast nutrients – during fermentation, which mostly is done in fuder.
These profound wines are worth your attention and will reward for years to come.
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Weingut Carl Loewen Leiwener Laurentiuslay Alte Reben Riesling Trocken 2021 750ml $33 special, 17 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 93 points “I love the delicate lemon balm and Amalfi lemon nose of this very elegant and filigree dry Mosel riesling. Long racy and lemony finish. Just 11.5% alcohol, but it’s still clearly medium-bodied, perhaps because of the up to 100 year old vines. Vegan. Drink or hold.”
What’s behind this magic? The vine age is mind-blowing and the wine-making is hands-off and on-point. These are some of the oldest vineyards in the entire Mosel, including ancient, ungrafted parcels – a notable challenge since Germany ripped out a bunch of the vineyards to modernize. We’re talking over 125-year-old vines. That’s Riesling vines planted during the Victorian era.
In the winery, the approach is gentle. Pressing is whole cluster with no breaking up of the pomace (grape solids left behind). Nothing is added – enzymes, yeast, or yeast nutrients – during fermentation, which mostly is done in fuder.
These profound wines are worth your attention and will reward for years to come.
In Stock Now:
Weingut Carl Loewen Leiwener Laurentiuslay Alte Reben Riesling Trocken 2021 750ml $33 special, 17 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 93 points “I love the delicate lemon balm and Amalfi lemon nose of this very elegant and filigree dry Mosel riesling. Long racy and lemony finish. Just 11.5% alcohol, but it’s still clearly medium-bodied, perhaps because of the up to 100 year old vines. Vegan. Drink or hold.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Weingut Carl Loewen ‘1896’ (Grey Label) Longuicher Maximin Herrenberg Alte Reben Riesling 2023 750ml $119 special, 8 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 100 points “The beauty of this great dry Mosel wine is both overwhelming and seemingly timeless. Unbelievable concentration, yet everything about this wine is fine and precise, so that you wonder how such density and delicacy can coexist. And the brilliance of the finish is the most amazing thing about this great Mosel masterpiece. Vegan. Limited production. Drink or hold.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Weingut Carl Loewen ‘1896’ (White Label) Longuicher Maximin Herrenberg Alte Reben Riesling Trocken 2023 750ml $52.50 special, 34 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 96 points “Brimming with ripe peaches, wildflowers and herbs, this is extroverted for a young dry Mosel riesling. What a juicy and joyful wine it is on the medium-bodied palate. At once intensely spicy and very well structured in the long, expressive finish. Vegan. Drink or hold.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Weingut Carl Loewen Longuicher Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett 2022 750ml $26 special, 28 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 93 points “It’s hard to resist the warm peach fruit and baking spice aromas of this succulent Kabinett. However, on the palate this has an exciting twist of cassis freshness. Excellent vitality. From up to 100-year-old ungrafted vines.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Weingut Carl Loewen Longuicher Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett 2023 750ml $27.50 special, 30 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 94 points “Very juicy and spicy, this light-bodied, off-dry Mosel riesling has terrific peachy fruit and slatey freshness. Such a beautifully clean finish. From a high-altitude parcel with 100-year-old vines. Vegan. Drink or hold.”
Don’t miss our additional sale going on now:
Steinmetz
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Steinmetz
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Steinmetz
Discount will not display online or in your cart,
We will adjust your invoice before processing your charge.
Steinmetz sale ends Friday, June 20th at 9 am Pacific.