In This Newsletter:
Italian Magnum Sale
Rosé of the Day
Don’t Just Go Big,
Go Bigger for Mother’s Day!
Stock Up & Save On:
Italian Magnums & Large Formats
Italian Magnum Sale
Rosé of the Day
Don’t Just Go Big,
Go Bigger for Mother’s Day!
Stock Up & Save On:
Italian Magnums & Large Formats
Magnums are the perfect wine for a party, a bold statement for a gift, and age better than 750mls in your cellar. Why not stock up while the deals are on?
We offer thirty-one in-stock magnums in a range of styles (red and white) and a multitude of regions (Mount Etna, Brunello, Ghemme, Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolomites, Tuscany, and more!). Shop during our three-day sale, starting right now.
We offer thirty-one in-stock magnums in a range of styles (red and white) and a multitude of regions (Mount Etna, Brunello, Ghemme, Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolomites, Tuscany, and more!). Shop during our three-day sale, starting right now.
5% off any 3-5 in-stock Italian magnums & large format bottles
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock Italian magnums & large format bottles
Discount will not display online or in your cart,
We will adjust your invoice before processing your charge.
Sale ends Tuesday, May 13th at 9 am Pacific.
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock Italian magnums & large format bottles
Discount will not display online or in your cart,
We will adjust your invoice before processing your charge.
Sale ends Tuesday, May 13th at 9 am Pacific.
We offer thirty-one in-stock Italian magnums & large format options on sale now, including:
Benanti Serra della Contessa ‘Particella No. 587’ Etna Rosso Riserva, Sicily 2016 1.5L Displayed Price: $249, that’s $236.55 at 5% off and $224.10 at 10% off, 5 magnums in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 95 points “The 2016 Etna Rosso Serra della Contessa Particella No. 587 Riserva is dark and savory in the glass, grumbling up with notes of crushed rocks and ash that evolve further to reveal musky black currants, hints of licorice and dried violets. This is velvety-smooth, yet not weighty in feel. Instead, the 2016 seems to glide effortlessly across the palate, yet what it leaves behind is a saturation of primary fruit and mineral tones, as well as silky tannins that penetrate deeply. The Serra della Contessa finishes structured yet long and unexpectedly fresh, with balsam herbs and a touch of salted licorice that slowly fades. This Etna Rosso is a powerhouse, but it is in need of cellaring to reveal all of its charms.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Brovia Villero, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont 2020 1.5L Displayed Price: $289, that’s $274.55 at 5% off and $260.10 at 10% off, 1 magnum in stock now
Kerin O’Keefe 96 points “Showing great class and precision, Brovia’s fragrant 2020 Villero is a chiseled beauty. Taut and focused, the palate features crushed strawberry, pomegranate and blood orange accented with licorice and pink peppercorn before an almost salty close. A backbone of refined tannins provides firm support. It needs a few more years to fully develop and shows good aging potential for this rather forward vintage. Drink 2029-2036.”
Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe, Barolo Riserva DOCG, Piedmont 2016 1.5L Displayed Price: $399, that’s $379.05 at 5% off and $359.10 at 10% off, 2 magnums in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 98 points “A certified organic wine, the Cavallotto 2016 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe is born in vineyards on a beautiful ridge in Castiglione Falletto with wide views of both the sunrise and the sunset. From this magical site at the heart of the Barolo appellation comes a wine that represents the very best of vintage and territory. Dark fruit, dried cherry, wild plum, rose and iron ore meet a perfect intersection that gives this Barolo a beautiful sense of balance and inner energy. Fruit comes from a 2.4-hectare plot with southwest-facing vines that are 60 years old. After destemming, the grapes see 28 days of skin contact (semi-submerged caps) in steel tanks. Secondary fermentation occurs in cement in the spring following the harvest. The wine is aged in Slavonian oak for 60 months. Production is 8,794 bottles and other larger formats.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today for the magnum!
Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo Collis Breclemae, Ghemme DOCG, Piedmont 2013 1.5L Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 2 magnums in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 96 points “The 2013 Ghemme Collis Breclamae is fabulous. Deep, dark and also translucent, the 2013 possesses magnificent clarity as well as structure. Black cherry, lavender, truffle, mint, spice and new leather all develop in an ample, resonant Ghemme that hits all the right notes. A rich, substantial finish rounds things out in style. The 2013 can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring, but it also has the pedigree to develop in the cellar for many years to come. Each time I come back to the 2013 it is more impressive.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Felsina Berardenga Fontalloro Toscana IGT, Tuscany 2018 1.5L Displayed Price: $128, that’s $121.60 at 5% off and $115.20 at 10% off, 7 magnums in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95 points “The 2018 Fontalloro is bright, floral and full of energy. In most vintages, Fontalloro is quite open, but the 2018 is especially nervy and taut. That won’t be an issue in time, of course, but readers should plan on being patient. Sangiovese is so expressive here. A whole range of floral and savory accents lingers on the close.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast for the magnum!
Foradori ‘Fuoripista’ Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige 2020 1.5L Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 4 magnums in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “…So much caramelized-orange aroma, plus pomegranate, oolong tea and rose-petal character. Bone-dry and incredibly lively, this makes you feel glad to be alive! From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.”
This is the only listing in the USA today for the magnum!
Giacomo Conterno Francia, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont 2018 3L Displayed Price: $1,349, that’s $1,281.55 at 5% off and $1,214.10 at 10% off, 1 double-magnum in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95+ points “The 2018 Barolo Francia is powerful, deep and also a touch austere. It shows the edginess of all the 2018s, but also has a feeling of textural creaminess that adds tons of character. Spice, menthol, leather and a whole range of balsamic overtones build into the deep, imposing finish. Roberto Conterno decided to forego his Barolo Monfortino in 2018, opting instead to blend all the casks into his Francia bottling. When that happens, Francia often surprises down the road. That could very well turn out to be the case here.”
Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT, Tuscany 2017 3L Displayed Price: $379, that’s $360.05 at 5% off and $341.10 at 10% off, 2 double-magnums in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 97 points “The 2017 Cepparello is another in a series of stunningly beautiful Cepparellos from Paolo de Marchi. Bright and beautifully focused in the glass, with tremendous depth, the 2017 is positively stellar from the very first taste. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, spice, menthol and coffee all open up with a bit of air. Here, too, Paolo De Marchi has done a tremendous job in preserving freshness in the wine. Readers who can muster the patience will be rewarded with a spectacular wine.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today for the double-magnum!
The next best price is $656 (ouch!!)
Il Paradiso di Frassina MozArt, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany 2014 1.5L Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 3 magnums in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 92 points “Deep bright red-ruby. Oriental spices and botanical herbs complicate rich red fruit and balsamic oil aromas and flavors. Rich, ripe and suave, with a glyceral mouthfeel and strong hints of bitter herbs to the repeating ripe red cherry notes on the long thick, mouthcoating back end. A very good showing for 2014.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
La Gerla Riserva gli Angeli, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany 2016 1.5L Displayed Price: $219, that’s $208.05 at 5% off and $197.10 at 10% off, 2 magnums in stock now
La Gerla Riserva gli Angeli, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany 2016 3L Displayed Price: $449, that’s $426.55 at 5% off and $404.10 at 10% off, 2 double-magnums in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 96 points “Smoldering with remarkable depth, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gli Angeli makes itself known with a blend of spicy citrus peels and minty herbs giving way to masses of black cherry, strawberries, hints of iodine and smoke. This is a textural thrill ride, velvety and almost weighty in feel, while finding wonderful balance in its vibrant acidity and the tart wild berry fruits and savory spices that are unleashed upon the palate. Hints of mocha combine with sour cherry and almond paste through the impressively long and classically structured finale. In the end, the 2016 Gli Angeli is the total package. This Riserva is a single-vineyard bottling from La Gerla’s northern Montalcino vineyard, which was planted by Biondi-Santi in 1968.”
This is the only listing in the USA today for the large formats!
Produttori del Barbaresco Montestefano, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Piedmont 2019 1.5L Displayed Price: $179, that’s $170.05 at 5% off and $161.10 at 10% off, 4 magnums in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95 points “The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is perhaps the most complete of the 2019 Riservas at this stage. It offers fine depth, plenty of tannin and nascent emerging inner sweetness to tie it all together. A wine of stature and textural depth, the Montestefano is my early favorite in this lineup.”
Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Piedmont 2017 1.5L Displayed Price: $169, that’s $160.55 at 5% off and $152.10 at 10% off, 6 magnums in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 94+ points “One of the bigger productions (with 17,744 bottles) in the Produttori del Barbaresco’s portfolio is the 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello. All of the Riservas in this vintage are characterized by especially exuberant and bold aromas, and this bottle is a prime example. Cassis, wild cherry, tobacco, rusty nail and licorice build intensity. The wine is tapered and silky in texture, but it also offers a good amount of power (and 15% alcohol) to carry it through the aging process.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Produttori del Barbaresco Rabaja, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Piedmont 2019 1.5L Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 3 magnums in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 points “The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is redolent of dark fruit, crushed rocks, graphite, sage, menthol and lavender all race across the palate, supported by bracing, young Rabajà tannins that make themselves felt. This mid-weight, powerhouse Barbaresco packs quite a punch.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast for the magnum!
Rocca di Montegrossi ‘Ridolfo’ Toscana IGT, Tuscany 2015 1.5L Was $179, Displayed Price: $159, that’s $151.05 at 5% off and $143.10 at 10% off, 14 magnums in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 98+ points “The 2015 Ridolfo is a new Cabernet Sauvignon/Pugnitello blend from Marco Ricasoli bottled only in magnum. Vibrant and finely sculpted, the 2015 impresses right out of the gate. A whole range of savory aromatics, lavender, spice, licorice and mocha open with time in the glass. Sweet rose petal and cinnamon appear later, adding brightness and lift. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pugnitello are not obvious varieties to blend, as they are, on paper, more similar than complementary. Even so, the combination works so well. I can’t wait to see how this ages. The 2015 is a total knock-out!”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Paolo Scavino Bric del Fiasc, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont 2019 1.5L Displayed Price: $249, that’s $236.55 at 5% off and $224.10 at 10% off, 4 magnums in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 98 points “The 2019 Barolo Bric del Fiasc is the hallmark wine of the estate, and it shows. Taking on more concentration, it is pure and generous with kirsch, star anise, nutmeg, and menthol and moves impressively to the palate with ease and nobility. It offers fantastic depth while remaining true to the vintage and propels forward through an arch of acidity, while having grounded notes of Earl Grey tea, black cherry, and crushed stones as well as ripe tannins. Drink 2026-2046.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today for the magnum!
Sassetti Livio Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany 2015 1.5L Displayed Price: $159, that’s $151.05 at 5% off and $143.10 at 10% off, 3 magnums in stock now
James Suckling 98 points “There’s something ethereal in the nose with flowers, cherries, strawberries and shitake mushrooms. Full body. This grows on the palate with super tannin and fruit structure. So much berry flavor and round, caressing tannins that fill your mouth. Tight at the end. This needs four to five years to show its true greatness. Try after 2023.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Shop our thirty-one Italian magnums & large format selections now!
Rosé of the Day
Triennes
Two of Burgundy’s greatest names – Jacques Seysses, founder of Domaine Dujac, and Aubert de Villaine, co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – are the partners behind this pioneering property in Provence, northeast of Marseille and due east of Aix-en-Provence. In less than two decades, they have transformed this stunning 46-hectare site into one of the top wine estates in Southern France. Enjoy their flagship rosé tonight – it’s on our three-day Think Pink sale along with all of our in-stock rosé (still and sparkling) now through Monday, May 12th at 9 am!
In Stock Now:
Domaine de Triennes Rosé, IGP Var 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $18, that’s $17.10 at 5% off and $16.20 at 10% off, 28 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Domaine de Triennes is a pale pink color. A compelling bouquet of strawberries and white flowers with a touch of vanilla. Expressive and elegant, the palate offers mouthwatering freshness. An embodiment of the Mediterranean in the glass.”
In Stock Now:
Domaine de Triennes Rosé, IGP Var 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $18, that’s $17.10 at 5% off and $16.20 at 10% off, 28 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Domaine de Triennes is a pale pink color. A compelling bouquet of strawberries and white flowers with a touch of vanilla. Expressive and elegant, the palate offers mouthwatering freshness. An embodiment of the Mediterranean in the glass.”
Think Pink Sale
5% off any 3-5 in-stock still rosé options and sparkling rosé options
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock still rosé options and sparkling rosé options
Discount will not display online or in your cart,
We will adjust your invoice before processing your charge.
Think Pink Mother’s Day Sale sale ends Monday, May 12th at 9 am Pacific.
Don’t miss our additional sale going on now:
Brundlmayer
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Brundlmayer
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Brundlmayer
Discount will not display online or in your cart,
We will adjust your invoice before processing your charge.
Brundlmayer sale ends Sunday, May 11th at 9 am Pacific.