In This Newsletter:
New Week – New Arrivals
New Nikolaihof
Bründlmayer: The Greatest Wines You Haven’t Tried
Discover the Treasure-Trove of Value in Spain
Trending Under-$50 Finds from Oregon
New Arrival!
Chateau le Puy
New Week – New Arrivals
New Week – New Arrivals
New Nikolaihof
Bründlmayer: The Greatest Wines You Haven’t Tried
Discover the Treasure-Trove of Value in Spain
Trending Under-$50 Finds from Oregon
New Arrival!
Chateau le Puy
Chateau le Puy is a Merlot whisperer. From the high plateau where also sits Saint Emilion and Pomerol is this noble estate. The clay, silex, and limestone of their soils as well as the unusually high elevation for Bordeaux results in elegant and restrained Merlot-based epics. We love the lighter-than-typical body and balancing acidity, making this wine perfect for lighter fare and long, coastal sunsets.
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Chateau le Puy Cuvee Emilien, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux 2022 750ml $49.50 special, 23 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Le Puy’s main-production wine ‘Emilien’ is comprised of 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Carmenère. After spontaneous fermentation in cement vats, it is transferred to 50-hectoliter foudres for one year, then to old 225-liter barriques for an additional year, before being bottled without fining or filtering. There is a harmony of elements in the wines of Le Puy–a weaving together of acid, fruit, tannin, mineral and earth–that is spellbinding. The ‘Emilien’ offers a succulence of sappy red fruit as well as a driving, tunneling palate of remarkable energy. A subtle but irresistible umami pervades the palate and grounds some of the wine’s higher tones with its savory pull.”
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This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Chateau le Puy Cuvee Emilien, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux 2022 750ml $49.50 special, 23 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Le Puy’s main-production wine ‘Emilien’ is comprised of 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Carmenère. After spontaneous fermentation in cement vats, it is transferred to 50-hectoliter foudres for one year, then to old 225-liter barriques for an additional year, before being bottled without fining or filtering. There is a harmony of elements in the wines of Le Puy–a weaving together of acid, fruit, tannin, mineral and earth–that is spellbinding. The ‘Emilien’ offers a succulence of sappy red fruit as well as a driving, tunneling palate of remarkable energy. A subtle but irresistible umami pervades the palate and grounds some of the wine’s higher tones with its savory pull.”
New Week – New Arrivals
Oregon
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Bergstrom ‘Old Stones’ Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml $44.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 94 points “This is a clean, racy chardonnay offering delicate aromas of fresh stone fruit, lemon rind and orange blossoms with subtle hints of almonds and spices. Complex and vivid on the palate, with a medium body and zippy, mouthwatering acidity. It lingers with nuances of seashells, umami and a touch of salinity. Drink or hold.”
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Bergstrom ‘Cumberland Reserve’ Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District 2023 750ml $44.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Audrey Frick-Jeb Dunnuck 94 points “The 2023 Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve opens with aromas of raspberry liqueur, mocha, floral perfume, and savory notes of fresh sage. Medium-bodied, it offers ripe, detailed tannins, balanced acidity, and a long finish. While this vintage hints at opulence, the wine remains beautifully balanced and refreshing. It’s a stunning introduction to the vintage and a benchmark for the region as an appellation wine. “
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Hyland Estates Old Vine Pinot Noir, McMinnville 2021 1.5L $39.50 special, 12 magnums in stock now
Owen Bargreen 91 points “This is sourced from their estate vineyard first planted back in 1971. Tart cranberry, damp soils and teaberry notes all combine on the nose. Fresh and fragrant, enjoy this forward and juicy Pinot Noir over the next few years.”
California
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Tooth & Nail Wines Squad Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2022 750ml $14 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 89 points “There is a lot of herbaceousness on the nose of this bottling as well as floral tones, ranging from rosemary blossoms to lavender to violet, with a backdrop of black raspberry. Crumpled flowers and wild herbs show on the palate as well, which makes for an earthy sip.”
France – Champagne
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Marc Hebrart ‘Noces de Craie’ Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs d’Aÿ Extra Brut 2018 750ml $138 special, 2 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 points “The 2018 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Noces de Craie is a powerful, vibrant Champagne that lives up to its name. Layers of deep, resonant Pinot fruit wrap around the palate, all framed by incisive veins of chalk that give the wine its shape and overall structure. There’s tremendous weight and substance here, both commendable for a year in which so many Champagnes are on the lighter side. Dosage is 5 grams per liter.”
Marc Hebrart Special Club Brut Millésime 2020 750ml $99 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 93 points “A blend of 50% Pinot Noir from the commune of Mareuisur-Aÿ, 15% Pinot Noir sourced from Louvois grand cru and 35% Chardonnay from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Chouilly, the 2020 Brut Premier Cru Special Club Millesime offers up aromas of lemon oil, lime, verbena, herbs and spring flowers. Medium to full-bodied, textured and structured, it has good freshness and is enhanced by a charming, delicate mid-palate, concluding with a saline, tense and ethereal finish. Dosage: five grams per liter.”
France – Beaujolais
Dutraive Domaine de la Grand ‘Cour Fleurie ‘Clos de la Grand’Cour’ 2023 750ml $42.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 93 points “Very cool, delicate and restrained, this Fleurie is barely medium-bodied but has quite a firm tannic core and plenty of wet-stone minerality. The red berry fruit is still a bit closed, so you need some patience. Very good structure in the long finish. From organically grown grapes. From approximately 40-year-old vines. Matured in large neutral oak foudre barrels and smaller barrels that are at least five years old.”
Dutraive Chiroubles Lieu Dit Javerand 2023 750ml $39 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 92 points “Sleek and racy on the barely medium-bodied palate, this has excellent energy and mineral freshness at the long, crisp finish. Real mountain freshness, thanks to the location between 400 and 450 meters above sea level. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Dutraive Fleurie Lieu Dit Champagne 2023 750ml $51.90 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 94 points “I love the interplay of warm and cool elements in this beautifully structured, medium-bodied red. Intensely mineral, the wine intensifies as it flows over your palate. A fascinating thread of spice weaves itself through this wonderful Fleurie. Long, very bright and precise finish. From organically grown grapes. Matured in young oak barrels. Drink or hold.”
France – Rhone
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Le Clau 2023 750ml $129 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Nicolas Greinacher-Vinous 94-96 points “The sexy 2023 Gigondas Le Claux impresses with redolent crushed violets, orange rind, raspberry compote and spice-box aromas. The tannic structure subtly frames this delightful Le Claux without overpowering it, allowing for a round, seamless mouthfeel complemented by a refreshing lift. I’m already looking forward to tasting the bottled version next year.”
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Hominis Fides 2023 750ml $119 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 95 points “This vintage perfectly suits this pure Grenache Noir, rooted in sandy, calcareous soils. Evoking aromas of blueberries, dark wild berries, spices and garrigue, the 2023 Gigondas Hominis Fides is medium- to full-bodied, dense and layered, with a telluric force that drives a powerful, intense mid-palate. Perfumed and long, it offers a broad drinking window.”
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Le Poste 2023 750ml $129 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Nicolas Greinacher-Vinous 93-95 points “Fresh violets, black cherry, orange rind, ripe raspberry and minty subtleties introduce the 2023 Gigondas Le Poste. Concentrated, layered and multifaceted, it is seamlessly structured and carries spot-on balance. Finishing savory and persistent, the 2023 Le Poste is a promising rendition of this cuvée worth keeping an eye on.”
Spain
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Lindes de Remelluri Vinedos de Labastida, Rioja DOCa 2021 750ml $39 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Joaquín Hidalgo-Vinous 93 points “The 2021 Lindes de Remelluri Viñedos de Labastida combines 89% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha and 6% Graciano, sourced from a patchwork of soils and altitudes in Labastida, Rioja Alavesa. Complex and layered, it opens with red and black fruit, gentle herbal notes and a touch of jam. A slightly floral tone reflects the site’s character. In the mouth, reactive tannins lend drive and structure, while the fine, chalky texture reigns in the juicy, expansive palate. The year’s clarity has enhanced the overall definition.”
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Lindes de Remelluri Vinedos de San Vicente de La Sonsierra, Rioja DOCa 2021 750ml $39 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Zekun Shuai-James Suckling 95 points “This is defined by the steely and spicy edges to the aromas and flavors of chalky black cherries, violets and blackberries. Firm, dusty tannins coat the medium- to full-bodied palate, with mineral tension at the end. Drink or hold.”
Portugal
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Quinta do Ameal Loureiro, Vinho Verde 2020 750ml $11.90 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 90 points “From a vineyard in the Lima Valley, the heartland of Loureiro, the wine is finely textured, allowing room for the lemon and the crisp apple flavors and also for the taut edge of acidity. The wine is a little young and will be better from 2023.”
Greece
Alexakis Winery Assyrtiko PGI Crete 2024 750ml $18 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Pam Roberto-Wine Review Online 91 points “Born on the volcanic slopes of Santorini, Assyrtiko’s ability to thrive in hot, arid climates has made it a favorite among winemakers across Greece. Outside of Santorini, Assyrtiko tends towards riper fruit and softer minerality, while still delivering its hallmark freshness. Alexakis’s 2024 release is a refreshing and easy-drinking example of this increasingly popular grape variety. Clean, bright, and cheerful on the nose, it brims with peaches, mandarins, sliced green apples, seashells, and a hint of petrol. Medium-bodied, the mouthwatering palate delivers juicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a wet stone minerality that carries through the long finish.”
Japan
Shimizu-No-Mai ‘Pure Dawn’ Junmai Ginjo Sake 720ml $33 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Producer Note “Firm structure of taste with subtle fruity aroma of apple, pear and melon as an accent. With a hint of scent, it remains the traditional sake’s character yet and the taste is sharp. This sake is a blend of 40% Junmai daiginjo and 60% Junmai. (% is rice polishing ratio)”
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Shimizu-No-Mai ‘Pure Snow’ Junmai Nigori Sake 720ml $24 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Producer Note “Elegant sweetness and well-balanced acidity have a soft taste. Putting a piece of fruits on cold pure snow turns into fancy cocktail easily. You can enjoy the mild palatable taste and clear aftertaste.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Bergstrom ‘Old Stones’ Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml $44.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 94 points “This is a clean, racy chardonnay offering delicate aromas of fresh stone fruit, lemon rind and orange blossoms with subtle hints of almonds and spices. Complex and vivid on the palate, with a medium body and zippy, mouthwatering acidity. It lingers with nuances of seashells, umami and a touch of salinity. Drink or hold.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Bergstrom ‘Cumberland Reserve’ Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District 2023 750ml $44.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Audrey Frick-Jeb Dunnuck 94 points “The 2023 Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve opens with aromas of raspberry liqueur, mocha, floral perfume, and savory notes of fresh sage. Medium-bodied, it offers ripe, detailed tannins, balanced acidity, and a long finish. While this vintage hints at opulence, the wine remains beautifully balanced and refreshing. It’s a stunning introduction to the vintage and a benchmark for the region as an appellation wine. “
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Hyland Estates Old Vine Pinot Noir, McMinnville 2021 1.5L $39.50 special, 12 magnums in stock now
Owen Bargreen 91 points “This is sourced from their estate vineyard first planted back in 1971. Tart cranberry, damp soils and teaberry notes all combine on the nose. Fresh and fragrant, enjoy this forward and juicy Pinot Noir over the next few years.”
California
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Tooth & Nail Wines Squad Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2022 750ml $14 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 89 points “There is a lot of herbaceousness on the nose of this bottling as well as floral tones, ranging from rosemary blossoms to lavender to violet, with a backdrop of black raspberry. Crumpled flowers and wild herbs show on the palate as well, which makes for an earthy sip.”
France – Champagne
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Marc Hebrart ‘Noces de Craie’ Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs d’Aÿ Extra Brut 2018 750ml $138 special, 2 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 points “The 2018 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Noces de Craie is a powerful, vibrant Champagne that lives up to its name. Layers of deep, resonant Pinot fruit wrap around the palate, all framed by incisive veins of chalk that give the wine its shape and overall structure. There’s tremendous weight and substance here, both commendable for a year in which so many Champagnes are on the lighter side. Dosage is 5 grams per liter.”
Marc Hebrart Special Club Brut Millésime 2020 750ml $99 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 93 points “A blend of 50% Pinot Noir from the commune of Mareuisur-Aÿ, 15% Pinot Noir sourced from Louvois grand cru and 35% Chardonnay from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Chouilly, the 2020 Brut Premier Cru Special Club Millesime offers up aromas of lemon oil, lime, verbena, herbs and spring flowers. Medium to full-bodied, textured and structured, it has good freshness and is enhanced by a charming, delicate mid-palate, concluding with a saline, tense and ethereal finish. Dosage: five grams per liter.”
France – Beaujolais
Dutraive Domaine de la Grand ‘Cour Fleurie ‘Clos de la Grand’Cour’ 2023 750ml $42.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 93 points “Very cool, delicate and restrained, this Fleurie is barely medium-bodied but has quite a firm tannic core and plenty of wet-stone minerality. The red berry fruit is still a bit closed, so you need some patience. Very good structure in the long finish. From organically grown grapes. From approximately 40-year-old vines. Matured in large neutral oak foudre barrels and smaller barrels that are at least five years old.”
Dutraive Chiroubles Lieu Dit Javerand 2023 750ml $39 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 92 points “Sleek and racy on the barely medium-bodied palate, this has excellent energy and mineral freshness at the long, crisp finish. Real mountain freshness, thanks to the location between 400 and 450 meters above sea level. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Dutraive Fleurie Lieu Dit Champagne 2023 750ml $51.90 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 94 points “I love the interplay of warm and cool elements in this beautifully structured, medium-bodied red. Intensely mineral, the wine intensifies as it flows over your palate. A fascinating thread of spice weaves itself through this wonderful Fleurie. Long, very bright and precise finish. From organically grown grapes. Matured in young oak barrels. Drink or hold.”
France – Rhone
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Le Clau 2023 750ml $129 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Nicolas Greinacher-Vinous 94-96 points “The sexy 2023 Gigondas Le Claux impresses with redolent crushed violets, orange rind, raspberry compote and spice-box aromas. The tannic structure subtly frames this delightful Le Claux without overpowering it, allowing for a round, seamless mouthfeel complemented by a refreshing lift. I’m already looking forward to tasting the bottled version next year.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Hominis Fides 2023 750ml $119 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 95 points “This vintage perfectly suits this pure Grenache Noir, rooted in sandy, calcareous soils. Evoking aromas of blueberries, dark wild berries, spices and garrigue, the 2023 Gigondas Hominis Fides is medium- to full-bodied, dense and layered, with a telluric force that drives a powerful, intense mid-palate. Perfumed and long, it offers a broad drinking window.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Le Poste 2023 750ml $129 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Nicolas Greinacher-Vinous 93-95 points “Fresh violets, black cherry, orange rind, ripe raspberry and minty subtleties introduce the 2023 Gigondas Le Poste. Concentrated, layered and multifaceted, it is seamlessly structured and carries spot-on balance. Finishing savory and persistent, the 2023 Le Poste is a promising rendition of this cuvée worth keeping an eye on.”
Spain
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Lindes de Remelluri Vinedos de Labastida, Rioja DOCa 2021 750ml $39 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Joaquín Hidalgo-Vinous 93 points “The 2021 Lindes de Remelluri Viñedos de Labastida combines 89% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha and 6% Graciano, sourced from a patchwork of soils and altitudes in Labastida, Rioja Alavesa. Complex and layered, it opens with red and black fruit, gentle herbal notes and a touch of jam. A slightly floral tone reflects the site’s character. In the mouth, reactive tannins lend drive and structure, while the fine, chalky texture reigns in the juicy, expansive palate. The year’s clarity has enhanced the overall definition.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Lindes de Remelluri Vinedos de San Vicente de La Sonsierra, Rioja DOCa 2021 750ml $39 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Zekun Shuai-James Suckling 95 points “This is defined by the steely and spicy edges to the aromas and flavors of chalky black cherries, violets and blackberries. Firm, dusty tannins coat the medium- to full-bodied palate, with mineral tension at the end. Drink or hold.”
Portugal
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Quinta do Ameal Loureiro, Vinho Verde 2020 750ml $11.90 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 90 points “From a vineyard in the Lima Valley, the heartland of Loureiro, the wine is finely textured, allowing room for the lemon and the crisp apple flavors and also for the taut edge of acidity. The wine is a little young and will be better from 2023.”
Greece
Alexakis Winery Assyrtiko PGI Crete 2024 750ml $18 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Pam Roberto-Wine Review Online 91 points “Born on the volcanic slopes of Santorini, Assyrtiko’s ability to thrive in hot, arid climates has made it a favorite among winemakers across Greece. Outside of Santorini, Assyrtiko tends towards riper fruit and softer minerality, while still delivering its hallmark freshness. Alexakis’s 2024 release is a refreshing and easy-drinking example of this increasingly popular grape variety. Clean, bright, and cheerful on the nose, it brims with peaches, mandarins, sliced green apples, seashells, and a hint of petrol. Medium-bodied, the mouthwatering palate delivers juicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a wet stone minerality that carries through the long finish.”
Japan
Shimizu-No-Mai ‘Pure Dawn’ Junmai Ginjo Sake 720ml $33 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Producer Note “Firm structure of taste with subtle fruity aroma of apple, pear and melon as an accent. With a hint of scent, it remains the traditional sake’s character yet and the taste is sharp. This sake is a blend of 40% Junmai daiginjo and 60% Junmai. (% is rice polishing ratio)”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Shimizu-No-Mai ‘Pure Snow’ Junmai Nigori Sake 720ml $24 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Producer Note “Elegant sweetness and well-balanced acidity have a soft taste. Putting a piece of fruits on cold pure snow turns into fancy cocktail easily. You can enjoy the mild palatable taste and clear aftertaste.”
New Nikolaihof
Sip Into History
Nikolaihof is a giant of Austrian wine—a producer whose history and quality are unrivaled even in a country full of great producers. The wines are bright, precise and mineral-drenched with the power and density of the Wachau. The family produces wines of deep resonant flavors with a core of vinosity, especially from their top vineyards, Im Weingebirge (the first named vineyard in Europe), Vom Stein and Steiner Hund. Across their holdings, vines average around 50 years in age.
The estate maintains a sense of restlessness and invention about them while being strong tied to ancient practices, best described by importer Rare Wine Company as combining perfectionism with arch-traditionalism. Nothing is done hastily. Whether that’s using a centuries old wooden press, aging for years on the lees, or reimagining what wine from the Wachau can be through extended cask aging in their 700-year-old cellar, they take very traditional techniques to occasionally give us a beautifully refracted image of Austrian wine.
To taste a wine from Nikolaihof is to taste the history of wine. These wines transcend vintages and varieties to offer a rare glimpse of time itself. These are the heights of Austrian wine from a producer that will outlive us all.
Arriving Tuesday:
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof ‘Aus den Garten’ Gruner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau 2023 750ml $44.50 pre-arrival special, 12 bottles available
Claire Nesbitt-James Suckling 92 points “This juicy white has attractive salty undertones to the fleshy fruit, with aromas of olives, fennel, spiced pears and papayas. It’s medium-bodied, supple and creamy. Excellent depth at 12.5% alcohol. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Delicious now. Screw cap.”
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Familie Saahs Nikolaihof ‘Aus den Garten’ Riesling Federspiel, Wachau 2023 750ml $49 pre-arrival special, 12 bottles available
Claire Nesbitt-James Suckling 93 points “This has perfumed lime blossom, kaffir lime and citrus peel aromas. It’s medium-bodied and wonderfully refreshing. Dry, lively and bright, with fresh acidity and wonderful drinkability. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink now.”
The estate maintains a sense of restlessness and invention about them while being strong tied to ancient practices, best described by importer Rare Wine Company as combining perfectionism with arch-traditionalism. Nothing is done hastily. Whether that’s using a centuries old wooden press, aging for years on the lees, or reimagining what wine from the Wachau can be through extended cask aging in their 700-year-old cellar, they take very traditional techniques to occasionally give us a beautifully refracted image of Austrian wine.
To taste a wine from Nikolaihof is to taste the history of wine. These wines transcend vintages and varieties to offer a rare glimpse of time itself. These are the heights of Austrian wine from a producer that will outlive us all.
Arriving Tuesday:
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof ‘Aus den Garten’ Gruner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau 2023 750ml $44.50 pre-arrival special, 12 bottles available
Claire Nesbitt-James Suckling 92 points “This juicy white has attractive salty undertones to the fleshy fruit, with aromas of olives, fennel, spiced pears and papayas. It’s medium-bodied, supple and creamy. Excellent depth at 12.5% alcohol. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Delicious now. Screw cap.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof ‘Aus den Garten’ Riesling Federspiel, Wachau 2023 750ml $49 pre-arrival special, 12 bottles available
Claire Nesbitt-James Suckling 93 points “This has perfumed lime blossom, kaffir lime and citrus peel aromas. It’s medium-bodied and wonderfully refreshing. Dry, lively and bright, with fresh acidity and wonderful drinkability. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink now.”
Bründlmayer:
The Greatest Wines You Haven’t Tried
(And Won’t Break the Bank Doing So)
Despite the love of diehard fans, Austrian wines don’t receive the attention they deserve. Were these from France, these biodynamic, single-vineyard, Grand Cru, food-friendly, cellar-worthy, and ridiculously underpriced gems from thousand-year-old wineries would be three times as expensive. These are the best value in luxury whites in the world.
The Kamptal region in Austrian is the slightly less famous brother to the Wachau . As a result, their best wines are an even better value. The quality is on par, so the wines from the likes of Bründlmayer end up being the best deals across the Old World. (The bottlings from the Heiligenstein vineyard, likely the Kamptal’s most famous, are in a class by themselves.)
Bründlmayer’s wines are somewhere in the middle between the fruit-forward style of Hirsch and the heft and contemplative nature of Gobelsburg. These are probably the most subtle when young, but blossom with age. The wines reward attention and pairings with food: with the flexibility and complexity of Chardonnay, yet with aromatics that seem to beg for harder-to-pair dishes that contain onions, asparagus, or charring. Stock up for your next meal now!
Newly Arrived from Bründlmayer:
Weingut Bründlmayer Langenloiser Zweigelt Rosé 2024 750ml $27.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Beautiful light-weighted pink colour, intriguing aroma of fine red fruits (cherry, wild strawberries) accompanied by delicate floral hints (violets) and (youthful) yeasty notes. A refreshing front palate with lively acid elements, then a red-fruited mid-palate with a juicy profile, medium body, balanced, really much fun based, finely structured with a pleasant floral and slightly herbal finale.”
Also In Stock From Bründlmayer:
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Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Steinmassl Riesling 1ÖTW, Kamptal 2019 750ml $37 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 94+ points “The 2019 Ried Steinmassel 1ÖTW Kamptal Riesling opens clear, intense and snappy on the nose, quite open and with floral fruit aromas but also a very ripe and dried raisin aroma intermingled with crystalline (para-gneiss and amphibolite) and black pepper notes. Dense and juicy on the palate, this is a concentrated, firmly structured, crystalline, very elegant and tensioned Riesling with a dried stone fruit aroma and very firm phenolics. A wine to age for at least 5-6 years. There are crunchy tannins on the finish that might come from the reduction rather than the pressing, which was whole clusters and pressed at 6 p.m. when they started to fill at 11 a.m. Picked on October 17th. 12.5% alcohol. Tasted at Schloss Gobelsburg in June 2021.”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Steinmassl Riesling 1ÖTW, Kamptal 2021 750ml $37 special, 9 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 94 points “Eye-poppingly fresh nose of ferns and savory notes with underlying, lemony fruit. Very tightly wound and energetic, this is a radically racy dry riesling for Austria. Very long, whiplash finish that will either turn you off or drive you wild, like us. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Heiligenstein Riesling 1ÖTW, Kamptal DAC 2015 750ml $99 special, 5 bottles in stock now
David Schildknecht-Vinous 93 points “Buddleia, lemon blossom and ocean spray rush from the glass, then provide alluring inner-mouth perfume and mineral nuance on a luscious, surprisingly buoyant palate saturated with ripe white peach and lime. This finishes with vibrant tingling of crystalline mineral impingements, an invigoratingly reductive hint of struck flint, seductive liquid floral perfume and saliva-drawing salinity. 2017-2028.”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Heiligenstein Riesling 1ÖTW, Kamptal DAC 2016 750ml $99 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 94 points “Although this is still very young it begins dramatically with an intensely herbal and white fruits nose. Mineral power kicks in on the palate and drives it forward at a brisk clip. A slightly austere finish, but one that’s full of stony character and is very long and bright. Drink now.”
Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Heiligenstein Riesling 1ÖTW, Kamptal DAC 2022 750ml $59 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Anne Krebiehl MW-Vinous 96 points “The 2022 Riesling Heiligenstein is from core parcels of the site, where cool Waldviertel air meets the warm Pannonian influence. This 2022 vintage is the first where the Lyra- and Guyot-trained vines were co-harvested and co-fermented. The nose has a subtle note of cypress, with a touch of smokiness and a suspicion of green citrus peel. The palate adds a riper notion of juicy white peach, but remains framed with tingling citrus. Both elements together result in immense juiciness, showing a svelte exuberance that, for now, skips over stony minerality, which will take time to reveal itself. This is beautiful, taut, long and serene. (Bone-dry).”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Käferberg Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal DAC 2021 750ml $79 special, 5 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 94 points “The 2021 Grüner Veltliner Ried Käferberg 1ÖTW demonstrates immediately that loess terroir doesn’t necessarily mean it doesn’t bear mineral wines. This Veltliner is pure chalk, crystalline and Veltliner, so very authentic and, at least, exciting on the nose, which is deep, saline and rich yet pure and intermingling ripe pear with saline mineral notes. Vital, pure and saline, with a creamy-elegant texture built by sur lie aging in oak, this is a complex and elegant Käferberg with a remarkably dense, long and intense finish. This is a seriously structured wine doubtlessly from old vines and superb viticulture that is now certified organic. The finish is complex, saline and very long. There are not many wines that can stand up to a green curry, but this is one of them. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in January 2024.”
Weingut Bründlmayer Kamptaler Terrassen Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal DAC 2024 750ml $31.90 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Juvenile bouquet, purely flavored with pome fruit (pear, apples) accompanied by fragrant notes of citrus and hay- & acacia flowers, still slightly yeasty; dry, fresh and fruity with a touch of appealing roundness, moderate body and a fine grip; again sappy pome and stone fruit tones; great harmony, hints of tea leaves, minerals and spice in the mouthwatering finish.”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Steinberg Chardonnay, Kamptal 2021 750ml $69 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Falstaff Magazine 95 points “Light golden yellow, silver reflections. Fine wood spice, a touch of caramel, blossom honey and orange peel, vanilla echo as well as some papaya and spicy nuances. Juicy, elegant, salty, white tropical fruit, tobacco finish, mineral echo, very good persistency, reductive finish, will benefit from bottle age.”
The Kamptal region in Austrian is the slightly less famous brother to the Wachau . As a result, their best wines are an even better value. The quality is on par, so the wines from the likes of Bründlmayer end up being the best deals across the Old World. (The bottlings from the Heiligenstein vineyard, likely the Kamptal’s most famous, are in a class by themselves.)
Bründlmayer’s wines are somewhere in the middle between the fruit-forward style of Hirsch and the heft and contemplative nature of Gobelsburg. These are probably the most subtle when young, but blossom with age. The wines reward attention and pairings with food: with the flexibility and complexity of Chardonnay, yet with aromatics that seem to beg for harder-to-pair dishes that contain onions, asparagus, or charring. Stock up for your next meal now!
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Weingut Bründlmayer Langenloiser Zweigelt Rosé 2024 750ml $27.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Beautiful light-weighted pink colour, intriguing aroma of fine red fruits (cherry, wild strawberries) accompanied by delicate floral hints (violets) and (youthful) yeasty notes. A refreshing front palate with lively acid elements, then a red-fruited mid-palate with a juicy profile, medium body, balanced, really much fun based, finely structured with a pleasant floral and slightly herbal finale.”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Steinmassl Riesling 1ÖTW, Kamptal 2019 750ml $37 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 94+ points “The 2019 Ried Steinmassel 1ÖTW Kamptal Riesling opens clear, intense and snappy on the nose, quite open and with floral fruit aromas but also a very ripe and dried raisin aroma intermingled with crystalline (para-gneiss and amphibolite) and black pepper notes. Dense and juicy on the palate, this is a concentrated, firmly structured, crystalline, very elegant and tensioned Riesling with a dried stone fruit aroma and very firm phenolics. A wine to age for at least 5-6 years. There are crunchy tannins on the finish that might come from the reduction rather than the pressing, which was whole clusters and pressed at 6 p.m. when they started to fill at 11 a.m. Picked on October 17th. 12.5% alcohol. Tasted at Schloss Gobelsburg in June 2021.”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Steinmassl Riesling 1ÖTW, Kamptal 2021 750ml $37 special, 9 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 94 points “Eye-poppingly fresh nose of ferns and savory notes with underlying, lemony fruit. Very tightly wound and energetic, this is a radically racy dry riesling for Austria. Very long, whiplash finish that will either turn you off or drive you wild, like us. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Heiligenstein Riesling 1ÖTW, Kamptal DAC 2015 750ml $99 special, 5 bottles in stock now
David Schildknecht-Vinous 93 points “Buddleia, lemon blossom and ocean spray rush from the glass, then provide alluring inner-mouth perfume and mineral nuance on a luscious, surprisingly buoyant palate saturated with ripe white peach and lime. This finishes with vibrant tingling of crystalline mineral impingements, an invigoratingly reductive hint of struck flint, seductive liquid floral perfume and saliva-drawing salinity. 2017-2028.”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Heiligenstein Riesling 1ÖTW, Kamptal DAC 2016 750ml $99 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 94 points “Although this is still very young it begins dramatically with an intensely herbal and white fruits nose. Mineral power kicks in on the palate and drives it forward at a brisk clip. A slightly austere finish, but one that’s full of stony character and is very long and bright. Drink now.”
Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Heiligenstein Riesling 1ÖTW, Kamptal DAC 2022 750ml $59 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Anne Krebiehl MW-Vinous 96 points “The 2022 Riesling Heiligenstein is from core parcels of the site, where cool Waldviertel air meets the warm Pannonian influence. This 2022 vintage is the first where the Lyra- and Guyot-trained vines were co-harvested and co-fermented. The nose has a subtle note of cypress, with a touch of smokiness and a suspicion of green citrus peel. The palate adds a riper notion of juicy white peach, but remains framed with tingling citrus. Both elements together result in immense juiciness, showing a svelte exuberance that, for now, skips over stony minerality, which will take time to reveal itself. This is beautiful, taut, long and serene. (Bone-dry).”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Käferberg Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal DAC 2021 750ml $79 special, 5 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 94 points “The 2021 Grüner Veltliner Ried Käferberg 1ÖTW demonstrates immediately that loess terroir doesn’t necessarily mean it doesn’t bear mineral wines. This Veltliner is pure chalk, crystalline and Veltliner, so very authentic and, at least, exciting on the nose, which is deep, saline and rich yet pure and intermingling ripe pear with saline mineral notes. Vital, pure and saline, with a creamy-elegant texture built by sur lie aging in oak, this is a complex and elegant Käferberg with a remarkably dense, long and intense finish. This is a seriously structured wine doubtlessly from old vines and superb viticulture that is now certified organic. The finish is complex, saline and very long. There are not many wines that can stand up to a green curry, but this is one of them. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in January 2024.”
Weingut Bründlmayer Kamptaler Terrassen Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal DAC 2024 750ml $31.90 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Juvenile bouquet, purely flavored with pome fruit (pear, apples) accompanied by fragrant notes of citrus and hay- & acacia flowers, still slightly yeasty; dry, fresh and fruity with a touch of appealing roundness, moderate body and a fine grip; again sappy pome and stone fruit tones; great harmony, hints of tea leaves, minerals and spice in the mouthwatering finish.”
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Weingut Bründlmayer Ried Steinberg Chardonnay, Kamptal 2021 750ml $69 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Falstaff Magazine 95 points “Light golden yellow, silver reflections. Fine wood spice, a touch of caramel, blossom honey and orange peel, vanilla echo as well as some papaya and spicy nuances. Juicy, elegant, salty, white tropical fruit, tobacco finish, mineral echo, very good persistency, reductive finish, will benefit from bottle age.”
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Jorge Ordonez Botani Old Vines Moscatel, Sierras de Malaga 2023 750ml $18 special, 16 bottles in stock now
Joaquín Hidalgo-Vinous 93 points “The 2023 Moscatel Old Vines Botani was sourced from the villages of Almáchar and El Borge in Alta Axarquía, Sierras de Málaga, overlooking the Mediterranean. This bright yellow wine offers aromas of roses, herbs and lychee, along with iron and yeasty notes. Dry, refreshing and vibrant on the palate, it lingers with a joyful, savory finish. This solar wine was harvested at the perfect time.”
Bodegas Llurce Rio Madre Graciano, Rioja DOCa 2022 750ml $14 special, 21 bottles in stock now
Joaquín Hidalgo-Vinous 91 points “The 2022 Graciano Rio Madre, sourced from Alfaro in Rioja Oriental, aged for six months in used French oak barrels. This intense purple wine reveals aromas of ripe cherry and plums, accompanied by balsamic, candied fruit and hard candy notes. Dry with a medium body, the polished, supple tannins and mild acidity lead to a clingy, lasting texture. A flavorful red, the 2022 lingers with high extract.”
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Bernabeleva Camino de Navaherreros Garnacha, Madrid 2022 750ml $16.50 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2022 Camino de Navaherreros is pale, light and primary. It was produced with Garnacha and 10% Tempranillo that they picked very early in a very warm summer to keep the alcohol to a moderate 13.5%. It’s nicely textured, and even if it’s not terribly complex, it’s approachable, clean and gives a lot of pleasure. 45,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2023.”
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Bodegas Ordonez Triton Tinta de Toro, Toro 2021 750ml $19 special, 32 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 92 points “Dark violet in color, this wine has a nose of cassis, purple plum and cigar box. Silky tannins play backup to blackberry, black currant, milk chocolate, licorice and lavender flavors. Cooling spice and floral notes linger on the palate.”
Evodia Old Vines Garnacha, Calatayud 2020 750ml $13.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 91 points “The very young and juicy 2020 Evodia comes from a year with more rain than average and moderately warm temperatures that resulted in an early harvest of a generous crop that delivered wines of lower alcohol (14.5%) and more freshness. It fermented with some 20% full clusters and had a very soft vinification and extraction with no pump-overs. This is always very aromatic (it’s what the name means), and in 2020 it’s even paler and more ethereal then the 2019 that was already impressive and quite a change from previous vintages and other wines from the cooperative. Only 20% of the volume matured in oak and the wine is not oaky at all and has contained ripeness and very light extraction. This is bright and elegant, fresh and very pleasant to drink. Incredible for the price.”
Bodegas Breca Garnacha de Fuego Old Vines, Calatayud 2022 750ml $14 special, 36 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 92 points “Always a great value, the 2022 Garnacha De Fuego (100% Garnacha) reveals a vivid ruby hue as well as a gorgeous perfume of red and black cherries, lavender, ground pepper, and leather, with a kiss of loamy earth and stony minerality. Medium-bodied, it’s a pure, balanced, elegant, seamless wine.”
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Jorge Ordonez Botani Old Vines Moscatel, Sierras de Malaga 2023 750ml $18 special, 16 bottles in stock now
Joaquín Hidalgo-Vinous 93 points “The 2023 Moscatel Old Vines Botani was sourced from the villages of Almáchar and El Borge in Alta Axarquía, Sierras de Málaga, overlooking the Mediterranean. This bright yellow wine offers aromas of roses, herbs and lychee, along with iron and yeasty notes. Dry, refreshing and vibrant on the palate, it lingers with a joyful, savory finish. This solar wine was harvested at the perfect time.”
Bodegas Llurce Rio Madre Graciano, Rioja DOCa 2022 750ml $14 special, 21 bottles in stock now
Joaquín Hidalgo-Vinous 91 points “The 2022 Graciano Rio Madre, sourced from Alfaro in Rioja Oriental, aged for six months in used French oak barrels. This intense purple wine reveals aromas of ripe cherry and plums, accompanied by balsamic, candied fruit and hard candy notes. Dry with a medium body, the polished, supple tannins and mild acidity lead to a clingy, lasting texture. A flavorful red, the 2022 lingers with high extract.”
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Bernabeleva Camino de Navaherreros Garnacha, Madrid 2022 750ml $16.50 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2022 Camino de Navaherreros is pale, light and primary. It was produced with Garnacha and 10% Tempranillo that they picked very early in a very warm summer to keep the alcohol to a moderate 13.5%. It’s nicely textured, and even if it’s not terribly complex, it’s approachable, clean and gives a lot of pleasure. 45,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2023.”
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Bodegas Ordonez Triton Tinta de Toro, Toro 2021 750ml $19 special, 32 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 92 points “Dark violet in color, this wine has a nose of cassis, purple plum and cigar box. Silky tannins play backup to blackberry, black currant, milk chocolate, licorice and lavender flavors. Cooling spice and floral notes linger on the palate.”
Evodia Old Vines Garnacha, Calatayud 2020 750ml $13.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 91 points “The very young and juicy 2020 Evodia comes from a year with more rain than average and moderately warm temperatures that resulted in an early harvest of a generous crop that delivered wines of lower alcohol (14.5%) and more freshness. It fermented with some 20% full clusters and had a very soft vinification and extraction with no pump-overs. This is always very aromatic (it’s what the name means), and in 2020 it’s even paler and more ethereal then the 2019 that was already impressive and quite a change from previous vintages and other wines from the cooperative. Only 20% of the volume matured in oak and the wine is not oaky at all and has contained ripeness and very light extraction. This is bright and elegant, fresh and very pleasant to drink. Incredible for the price.”
Bodegas Breca Garnacha de Fuego Old Vines, Calatayud 2022 750ml $14 special, 36 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 92 points “Always a great value, the 2022 Garnacha De Fuego (100% Garnacha) reveals a vivid ruby hue as well as a gorgeous perfume of red and black cherries, lavender, ground pepper, and leather, with a kiss of loamy earth and stony minerality. Medium-bodied, it’s a pure, balanced, elegant, seamless wine.”
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Durant Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2021 750ml $19.50 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
“Established in 1973 on a south-facing slope over deep volcanic soils in the Dundee Hills, Durant Vineyard is a historic, pioneering site in Oregon viticulture. Pure, elegant, red-fruit flavors come from the Jory volcanic soils, famously known as the ‘red hills of Dundee.'” – Note by Cristom Winery
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Fullerton Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir, McMinnville 2018 750ml $44.50 special, 25 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 94 points “This fine-tuned elaboration emphasizes the fruit component of this biodynamic vineyard with crisp, fresh raspberry flavors upfront. The wet rock minerality of the AVA and the inherent herbal pungency of the site are threaded in, and the finish is buoyed with juicy acidity that brightens it. Slightly more than one-quarter of the barrels were new.”
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J.K. Carriere Clarion Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml $18 special, 20 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The color is translucent ripe raspberry red. The nose is blue taffy, purple grape and green tobacco. The palate aligns on raspberry and white strawberry, cherry and watermelon rind, leaving a perception of overwhelmingly long, fresh and red. It’s a swath cut across your summer evening, a kind disrupter.”
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Domaine Lumineux Cuvee Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2021 750ml Was $59, Now $49 special, 23 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 90 points “Woodland berries, shavings of cedar and ground cloves form a darkly alluring bouquet as the 2021 Pinot Noir Cuvée opens in the glass. It’s soft-textured and round with ripe red berry fruits and sweet spices that swirl throughout. Juicy acidity maintains freshness as the 2021 tapers off with medium length and a flourish of cola. (Drink between 2024-2028).”
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North Valley Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2018 750ml $29 special, 36 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 93 points “Saturated crimson. Spice-accented cherry, dark berry, vanilla and floral pastille scents take on smoky mineral and baking spice qualities with air. Shows fine definition and spicy lift on the palate, which offers appealingly sweet cherry cola, mulberry, candied rose and spicecake flavors that fan out slowly through the back half. The floral note returns on the impressively long, subtly tannic finish, which shows firm tension and repeating florality. 30% whole clusters and 40% new French oak.”
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St. Innocent Villages Cuvee Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml $28 special, 32 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The Pinot noir, Villages Cuvée has robust sweet spice aromas with lovely black cherry, smoky berry and dark rose notes. Juicy and pungent flavors of dark cherry, wild strawberry, allspice, cinnamon with a touch of smoke fill your mouth. Beautifully balanced with soft tannins and fresh acidity, the finish slowly fades into supple dried fruit and spices. Still young now the wine will fill out through the winter and into the spring. This is my favorite wine for thanksgiving and flavorful white meat dishes. It is just as good with burgers, brats and pizza. Enjoy now through 2030.”
Durant Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2021 750ml $19.50 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
“Established in 1973 on a south-facing slope over deep volcanic soils in the Dundee Hills, Durant Vineyard is a historic, pioneering site in Oregon viticulture. Pure, elegant, red-fruit flavors come from the Jory volcanic soils, famously known as the ‘red hills of Dundee.'” – Note by Cristom Winery
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Fullerton Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir, McMinnville 2018 750ml $44.50 special, 25 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 94 points “This fine-tuned elaboration emphasizes the fruit component of this biodynamic vineyard with crisp, fresh raspberry flavors upfront. The wet rock minerality of the AVA and the inherent herbal pungency of the site are threaded in, and the finish is buoyed with juicy acidity that brightens it. Slightly more than one-quarter of the barrels were new.”
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J.K. Carriere Clarion Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml $18 special, 20 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The color is translucent ripe raspberry red. The nose is blue taffy, purple grape and green tobacco. The palate aligns on raspberry and white strawberry, cherry and watermelon rind, leaving a perception of overwhelmingly long, fresh and red. It’s a swath cut across your summer evening, a kind disrupter.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Domaine Lumineux Cuvee Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2021 750ml Was $59, Now $49 special, 23 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 90 points “Woodland berries, shavings of cedar and ground cloves form a darkly alluring bouquet as the 2021 Pinot Noir Cuvée opens in the glass. It’s soft-textured and round with ripe red berry fruits and sweet spices that swirl throughout. Juicy acidity maintains freshness as the 2021 tapers off with medium length and a flourish of cola. (Drink between 2024-2028).”
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North Valley Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2018 750ml $29 special, 36 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 93 points “Saturated crimson. Spice-accented cherry, dark berry, vanilla and floral pastille scents take on smoky mineral and baking spice qualities with air. Shows fine definition and spicy lift on the palate, which offers appealingly sweet cherry cola, mulberry, candied rose and spicecake flavors that fan out slowly through the back half. The floral note returns on the impressively long, subtly tannic finish, which shows firm tension and repeating florality. 30% whole clusters and 40% new French oak.”
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St. Innocent Villages Cuvee Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml $28 special, 32 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The Pinot noir, Villages Cuvée has robust sweet spice aromas with lovely black cherry, smoky berry and dark rose notes. Juicy and pungent flavors of dark cherry, wild strawberry, allspice, cinnamon with a touch of smoke fill your mouth. Beautifully balanced with soft tannins and fresh acidity, the finish slowly fades into supple dried fruit and spices. Still young now the wine will fill out through the winter and into the spring. This is my favorite wine for thanksgiving and flavorful white meat dishes. It is just as good with burgers, brats and pizza. Enjoy now through 2030.”
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