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Nikolaihof: Wonder of the Wachau Sale 9-9-24

Nikolaihof: Wonder of the Wachau
 
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Nikolaihof is a giant of Austrian wine—a producer whose history and quality are unrivaled even in a country full of esteemed producers. As Austria’s oldest operating winery, that history dates back to Roman times. Records first note winemaking occurring at the estate in 470, and the Saahs family has run the property for well over a century.
 
Much like how estates operated in previous centuries, Nikolaihof is farmed under polyculture, producing everything from honey to cut flowers in addition to wine. It was the first winery in the world to fully convert to farming biodynamically, having done so in the 1970s, a surprisingly easy task as no modern farming chemicals have touched the estate’s vines.
 
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 47 years in age.
 
The estate maintains a sense of restlessness and invention about them while being strong tied to ancient practices, best described by the importer, Rare Wine Company, as combining perfectionism with arch-traditionalism. Nothing is done hastily. Whether that’s using a centuries old wooden press, aging wines 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 incorporate very traditional techniques to 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.
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Nikolaihof
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Nikolaihof
 
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Sale ends Thursday, September 12th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer thirteen Nikolaihof options on sale now, including:
 
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Gelber Muskateller, Wachau 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 89 points “This Austrian dry muscat has restrained aromas and is on the lean and tart side. Very straight and clean, but lacks a bit of the expressiveness we associate with this grape and producer. Might improve with a bit more bottle age. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
 
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Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Neuburger, Wachau 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2021 vintage. 2020 review provided for reference.
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 91 points “Although this Wachau neuburger is on the lighter side, the intense grapefruit and yellow-apple aromas leap out of the glass. More power and crisper acidity than is normal for the wines of this grape in this category. Good length. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
 
Im Weingebirge might be a bit of a tongue-twister, but this is the first named vineyard in all of Europe. Calling it “historic” seems a little insufficient…
 
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof im Weingebirge Smaragd Gruner Veltliner, Wachau 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $66, that’s $62.70 at 5% off and $59.40 at 10% off, only 2 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 94+ points “Bottled with 13% alcohol at the end of July 2019 but filtered in early 2017, the 2016 Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd offers a fascinatingly clear, fresh and coolish apricot aroma intermixed with morel/mushroom aromas and flinty notes of crushed stones. Full-bodied, round and fleshy on the palate, this is a generous and mouth-filling wine with rather delicate acidity and a slightly bitter, well-structured finish with lingering salinity and mineral freshness. Very promising. Tasted from lot 1420619 at the Nikolaihof in September 2019.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof im Weingebirge Smaragd Gruner Veltliner, Wachau 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 95+ points “Bottled in April this year, the 2017 Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Smaragd is fascinatingly deep and refined on the complex, fresh, elegant and remarkably complex nose with its crystalline stone notes. On the palate, the wine reveals great finesse and elegance combined with substance, grip and sustainability. It is a full-bodied, powerful, rich and almost sweet, concentrated and tensioned terroir wine that is still young and ready to go a long distance. 13% alcohol. Tasted at the domaine in June 2021.”
 
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Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Riesling Federspiel, Wachau 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 93 points “This youthful Wachau dry riesling is a complex swirl of flint, Amalfi-lemon, white-pear and wild-herb aromas. Sleek, cool and mineral palate with enormous energy, this is fascinating now, but has an even more exciting future ahead of it. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
 
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Late-Bottled Riesling Federspiel, Wachau 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 94 points “If you ever wondered what a Wachau dry riesling tasted like a century or more ago, then here is the answer. Expansive nose of caramelized apple, dried peach and flint. For a medium-bodied dry white this is very delicate in flavor, but also intensely stony and flinty. A unique wine! Bottled in June 2022 after almost six years in large barrels of neutral oak. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
 
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Steiner Hund Riesling, Wachau 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 95 points “Another stunning Steiner Hund dry riesling from Nikolaihof! Deep and complex nose with a ton of flint, but also crushed-rock, quince and pomelo aromas. For the very warm vintage this is astonishingly cool and restrained, with beautiful wet-stone minerality intertwined with the elegant acidity. Very long, silky finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.”
 
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Riesling vom Stein Smaragd, Wachau 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 94 points “Bottled in April this year, the 2016 Vom Stein Riesling Smaragd is perfectly ripe and concentrated on the precise, coolish and flinty nose that reveals apricot and white peach aromas. Full-bodied, round and crystalline, this is a fresh, very elegant and textural Vom Stein in a linear and classic style. The finish is intense and reveals firm tannins and makes this an excellent gastronomic wine. 12.5% alcohol. Tasted at the domaine in June 2021.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
 
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Riesling vom Stein Smaragd, Wachau 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Riesling vom Stein Smaragd, Wachau 2017 1.5L Displayed Price: $169, that’s $160.55 at 5% off and $152.10 at 10% off, 3 magnums in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 94 points “The Mautern 2017 Riesling Ried Vom Stein Smaragd offers a pure, refined and finely oxidative bouquet of bright, ripe fruits intermingled with smoky and saline terroir notes as well as some delicate oak. Round and intense on the palate, with fine, playful and persistently saline acidity, this is a full-bodied, dense and very elegant Riesling with striking intensity and finesse. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in October 2022.”
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 94 points “A unique style of Wachau dry riesling! Very smoky nose, in fact it’s almost smoked bacon. Complex dried-herb character on the sleek but very structured palate. Impressive depth at the long finish, where notes of caramelized quince and crushed-stone minerality mingle. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.”
 
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Steinriesler Riesling, Wachau 2007 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 98 points “Bottled in June 2019 after 12 years in a large oak vat, the 2007 Riesling Steinriesler is from the Vom Stein in Mautern and exhibits an intense and matured bouquet with caramel and leathery/feral as well as concentrated fruit but also crystalline, stony aromas. Deep, coolish and elegant. On the palate, this is a crystalline, refined and pure, very complex and concentrated wine with a great and complex finish that is structured, still tannic and seriously biting but with the right concentration and power for a long-distance run. It is mouth-watering, enormously tensioned and pushing on the finish. A great dry Riesling for real Riesling lovers. The wine should be decanted for maybe a day or two. 12% alcohol. Tasted at the domaine in June 2021.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
 
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling, Wachau 2002 750ml Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 97 points “A teasing, flinty whiff of reduction beckons from the glass before the taut, fresh, poised but juicy palate hits you. The flavor is reminiscent both of baked and fresh apple, with a smooth lanolin tone. This is not only and elixir but a whole fountain of youth, a full-flavored jewel of a wine. Still slender, still vivid and like balm for the soul. If only we could age so gracefully.”
 
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Vinothek Fass Severin Riesling, Wachau 1997 1.5L Displayed Price: $569, that’s $540.55 at 5% off and $512.10 at 10% off, 2 magnums in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 98 points “Welcome to the wine time machine! Although there are deep, mature aromas that range from an old library to quince paste and beeswax, after a little aeration some remarkably fresh citrus character emerges. Great concentration and restrained power on the wonderfully harmonious palate. Very long, bone-dry finish. Bottled in early 2022 after 25 years maturing in a large barrel of neutral oak. The barrel name, Fass Severin, is on the label. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.”
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 96+ points “The 1997 Riesling Vinothek Severin Fass was aged for 25 years in a large, traditional oak cask (filtered, though not on the lees) and opens with an intense yet pure, fresh and spicy, finely oaky bouquet with a deep, mineral tone of crushed stones. On the palate, this is a very intense and complex Riesling slowly building up and revealing great finesse and balanced juiciness. The wine develops a sustainable, aromatic and structured finish with great finesse, lingering salinity and fine tannin grip. A fabulous, intense and elegant Riesling that is incredibly young in terms of freshness but ageless and immortal by its structure and fruit intensity. Natural cork.”
 
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Shop our thirteen Nikolaihof selections on sale now on our webstore!


 
Don’t miss our additional sales going on now:
 
End of Summer Rosé Sale
 
5% off any 4-8 in-stock bottles of non-sparkling rosé
10% off any 9 or more in-stock bottles of non-sparkling rosé
 
Terre Nere
 
5% off any 6-11 in-stock wines from Terre Nere
10% off any 12 or more in-stock wines from Terre Nere
 
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End of Summer Rosé sale ends Tuesday, September 10th at 9 am Pacific. Terre Nere sale ends Wednesday, September 11th at 9 am Pacific.

Vinopolis Newsletter 9-9-24 PM

 In This Newsletter:


Special Arrivals
Estate Wine from Red Mountain’s Hottest Vineyard

New Arrivals
Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot (rare!)
G.D. Vajra, Luigi Baudana, Julian Haart, and more!

Wineries We Love
Weingut Kunstler
 
Special Arrival

 
Washington
 
Klipsun Vineyard
 


Nestled into the sun-drenched southwest slopes of Red Mountain, Klipsun is a legendary vineyard renowned for producing some of Washington State’s most sought-after wines. With Red Mountain’s unique terroir, coupled with Klipsun’s meticulous cultivation builds grapes that are coveted by such esteemed wineries as Quilceda Creek, DeLille, and Canvasback. Hailed as one of Wine & Spirits Magazine’s Top 25 Vineyards Worldwide, Klipsun is Washington State’s gold standard for Bordeaux varietals, delivering age-worthy wines of extraordinary precision and complexity with every vintage.

This traditional West Coast “Meritage” blend represents a high-note for Doug Fletcher, the long-time head enologist for Napa’s Terlato Family Vineyards.
 
Klipsun Vineyard Red Wine, Red Mountain, USA 2020 750ml $41.90 special, 24 bottles available
Wine Advocate 92 Points “The 2020 Red Blend, made from a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 16% Syrah, is a dusty, bright, succulently complex wine. It presents full-bodied, balanced characteristics with velvety tannins and food-friendly acidity, ensuring the wine’s longevity beyond its 12th birthday. It offers a delightful explosion of ripe red and blue fruit aromas and flavors. Although I’ve never sat down with winemaker Doug Fletcher to ask him about Klipsun’s oak regimen, which claims to use 100% French oak—I am positive there is some American oak in their cellar–nevertheless, this red blend is delicious and will improve with age. About 20% new oak was used. 21,000 bottles were produced.”
Lowest listed price in the USA
 
New Arrivals
 
 
France
 
Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot
 


“The terms ‘old school’ and ‘traditional’ are tossed around in many appellations (The Rhone, Barolo, etc), but less so these days in Burgundy. Sure, there are Old School producers in Burgundy, like Michel Gaunoux in Pommard or the old Domaine Maume in Gevrey Chambertin, whose deep, ambrosial wines are some of Burgundy’s finest candidates for extended cellaring. These wines are built for the long haul, and they have an amazing track record for blossoming after 10-15+ years of aging.” –Polaner Selections, Importer
 
Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Chambolle-Musigny, Cote de Nuits, France 2020 750ml $99 special, 2 bottles available
Vinopolnote “Hard to find, easy to enjoy.”
 
Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 2020 750ml $299 special, 2 bottles available
Vinopolnote “Hard to find. Best in your cellar until 2028 and beyond.”
 
Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Les Suchots, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, France 2020 750ml $219 special, 3 bottles available
Vinopolnote “Best in your cellar until 2026 and beyond.”
 
 
Italy
 
Luigi Baudana
 

 Staff Pick!  Luigi Baudana ‘Dragon’ Langhe Bianco, Piedmont, Italy 2022 750ml $19 special, 24 bottles available
Winery Note “Dragon is a unique white blend from the Langhe. Originally produced by Luigi Baudana during the 1980s with Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc, it has evolved to embrace Nascetta, the most exciting white heirloom varietal of the Langhe, and a tiny amount of Riesling. The original vineyard was located in Cerretta Piani in Serralunga d’Alba. The Nascetta was instead planted in Comune di Novello, the very place of origin of this grape, at the top of the Ravera hill. Dragon opens to fresh fruit aromas such as kiwi, lime and pear. Hints of minerality like flint and sea stones complete the elegant bouquet. The palate is citrusy whit flavors of orchard fruit, macerated elder flower and candied orange peel that shine through the fresh and vibrant acidity.”
Lowest Listed Price on the West Coast
 
Benanti
 
Benanti Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2022 750ml $30.90 special, 12 bottles available
Eric Guido-Vinous 90 Points “The 2022 Etna Rosso wafts up with a perfumed blend of rosy florals and hints of juniper berry. This is vividly fruit-focused, with a wave of ripe wild berries and sweet spices that flow across a stream of brisk acidity. It leaves a staining of primary concentration and mildly grippy tannins to resonate as violet inner pleasure to taste and maintains fantastic balance.”
 
GD Vajra

The best value in Barolo!
G.D. Vajra Albe, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2019 750ml $36 special, 36 bottles available
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 94 Points “You can’t beat this value. The G.D. Vajra 2020 Barolo Albe is buttoned up with fresh primary fruit, and the wine does not have that hint of over-ripeness that is found across this vintage. The fruit is dark and savory, and there is a big mineral component to match, but the bouquet is nicely redolent of dark currant, plum, granite and a raspy dry note that brings crushed shale to mind. The tannins are quite impactful, and they give this wine extra runway for moderate bottle aging.”
 
G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy 2021 750ml $18 special, 36 bottles available
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 90 Points “Made only in stainless steel, the 2021 Dolcetto d’Alba shows a purplish color with inky concentration. The bouquet is simple and direct with loads of sweet candied cherry, crème de cassis and bitter almond. This is another terrific take on one of Piedmont’s most versatile grapes.”
 
G.D. Vajra Freisa ‘Kye’ Langhe Rosso, Piedmont, Italy 2021 750ml $36 special, 36+ bottles available
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 92 Points “In the bottle with the light blue label, this is a blend of 70% Barbera and 30% Freisa. This is another terrific value wine from G.D. Vajra. The 2021 Piemonte Barbera Freisa reveals floral tones, crushed rose, wild fruit, spice and white pepper. This is the kind of super popular wine that sells out before I can write my review. The low sticker price makes this an irresistible deal.”
 
G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy 2022 750ml $21.90 special, 36+ bottles available
Winery Notes “The 2022 Langhe DOC Nebbiolo has a lively light garnet color. On the nose, it displays raspberry, red cherry and mountain wild berries, florals with violet and rose whiffles, a hint of lavender and mint all wrapped in an ethereal scent. On the palate, there is elegance, aromatic fragrance of crunchy red fruits, orange zest, chalky minerality and a lifted finish.”
 
 
Germany
 
What kind of German wine-maker apprentices in Burgundy at Leflaive before setting up his winery in the Mosel? Exactly the kind that Vom Boden has declared “to be in a completely new, uncharted place.” That’s an incredible compliment coming from the importer of such German legends as Peter Lauer, Emrich-Shonleber, and Keller. In fact they go on to describe the sensation of first drinking the wines of the young Jonas Dostert as reminiscent of first drinking Raveneau or Falkenstein, such is their power.
 
Jonas Dostert Elbling Cremant Brut Nature, Mosel, Germany NV 750ml $36 special, 3 bottles available
Mosel Fine Wines “The N.V. Elbling Crémant was made from grapes harvested in 2018 harvested on 40-year-old vines and was fermented and aged in 228-liter used oak barrels until April 2019 before being bottled, aged on its lees, and then disgorged without dosage in January 2024 (the disgorgement date is written on the label) with little SO2 added (20 mg/l). It has a very light silvery-yellow color, and the first nose clearly shows freshness and youth, with even a touch of green elements (apple, greengage, menthol), anise, lime tree, cassis, iodine, and dill. The palate is taut and precise, with zest and spice. There is a light side, yet remarkable density and energy. The finish is more aromatic, with fine notes of almond and apple, enveloped by plenty of spices and a fresh, razor-sharp, and tart after-taste. This Sekt is impressive in its energy and tension and will please lovers of racy wines.”
Lowest listed price in the USA
 
Julian Haart
 
Julian Haart ‘J.J.’ Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2023 750ml $28 special, 24 bottles available
Vom Boden-Importer “This is sourced from vines in the Grand Cru Goldtröpfchen vineyard as well as Falkenberg which is located just above on the same slope. J.J. is both a nod to Julian’s son “Johann Josef” (also the name of his Grandfather and Great-Grandfather!) as well as a homage to the house style of J.J. Prüm, of which this ultra-light style Kabinett is reminiscent of. With 46g of RS this has an elegant interplay of sweetness and acidity, the push and pull of oppulance and tension.”
 
Julian Haart Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2023 750ml $69 special, 3 bottles available
James Piggott-JamesSuckling.com 96 Points “This very youthful dry Mosel riesling is a deep well of yellow, black and pink fruit aromas plus an entire dimension of green herb notes, Very pure and straight on the medium-bodied palate for a top site that easily tends in the baroque direction. This is bristling with energy and slatey acidity on the compact and racy palate. Long and bold finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.”

Julian Haart ‘Moselle’ Riesling, Mosel, Germany 2023 750ml $31.90 special, 6 bottles available
James Piggott-JamesSuckling.com 93 Points “This may be an entry-level wine, but it shows terrific tension between juicy white fruit aromas and salty minerality. Barely medium-bodied, but with ample substance and a bold, stony finish.
 
Wineries We Love
 
 
Weingut Kunstler
 

 
“Gunter Künstler, whose family has been involved in winemaking since 1648, is one of Rheingau’s greatest producers based at the confluence of the Main and Rhein rivers in the “Hoch” sub zone, which along with Rudesheim one of the most historic winemaking villages in Germany … The overriding goal at Künstler is to produce soulful wines with expressive and authentic personalities, especially these GGs, which are incredible in terms of depth and elegance, as seen here.” –Grapelive, Wine of The Day, August 24th, 2024
 
Much like “Claret” became a catch-all term for Bordeaux, the Rieslings from the Hochheim village of the Rheingau were so beloved by English speaking foreigners that “Hock” became shorthand for any and all Rhine Rieslings among English and American wine drinkers for centuries.
 
Bottom Line, these are some of the most memorable wines to be found in Germany at incredible prices:
 
Kunstler Hochheimer Holle Riesling im Neuenberg 2020 750ml $33 special, 36+ bottles available
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 95 Points “Enormous concentration and power for just 12.5% alcohol, the ripe peach, apricot and mirabelle aromas still restrained. Then comes the full-bodied, densely packed palate that is still so clean. So much depth at the spectacular, wide-screen finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
 
Kunstler Holle GG Riesling Rheingau 2020 750ml $59 special, 36+ bottles available
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 98 Points “The deep, peach and apricot nose leads you into this enormously concentrated yet graceful dry riesling that’s got the stature to stand next to almost any Grand Cru white Burgundy. Enormously long, beautifully balanced finish that pulls your hand magnetically back to the glass. Drink or hold.”
 
Kunstler Kirchenstuck GG Riesling Rheingau 2020 750ml $59 special, 36+ bottles available
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 96 Points “Very complex nose of white chocolate, white peaches and fresh herbs. Sleek and very finely delineated, this is a super-elegant dry Rheingau riesling with a long, cool finish that ripples with notes of fennel and parsley. Drink or hold.”
 
Kunstler Weiss Erd GG Riesling Rheingau 2020 750ml $49 special, 36+ bottles available
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 97 Points “A masterpiece from an almost unknown vineyard site. The cool and deep nose pulls you into this very concentrated and supple dry riesling GG that has so much power, packed into a sleek silhouette. Long, silky and chalky finish. Drink or hold.”
 

End of Summer Rosé Sale 9-7-24

End of Summer Rosé Sale
 
Your Three-Day Discount Starts Now
 
We at Vinopolis know that rosé is more than a summer drink, so we’re offering three-day end of summer sale to help carry you through the winter months on some of the most food-friendly wines on the planet. Stock up now!
 
5% off any 4-8 in-stock bottles of non-sparkling rosé
10% off any 9 or more in-stock bottles of non-sparkling rosé
 
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Sale ends Tuesday, September 10th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer 65 options of rosé on sale now, including:
 
Oregon
 
Beautiful biodynamic rosé from a pioneer in the Ribbon Ridge
Brick House Vineyards Intentional Rosé of Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $29, that’s $27.55 at 5% off and $26.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Paul Gregutt 92 points “This is only the third intentional (non saignée) rosé ever made at Brick House I am told. It comes from young vines that were replanted after phylloxera began taking out the older Pinot. This was sourced from a five year old Pommard block. Don’t let the light color fool you, this is a big, flavorful, fruit-powered rosé, rich with sweet bubblegum, peach, papaya and tropical fruit flavors.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
A late-release rosé that is serious and seriously delicious
Clos Griotte Pinot Noir Rosé, Willamette Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $19, that’s $18.05 at 5% off and $17.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “100% Pinot Noir. Grapes from Hyland vineyard (100%), McMinnville AVA. Hyland vineyard clone Coury planted in 1989 above 700 feet in biodynamic farming. Destemmed grapes with 24 hours skin contact before pressing. Wine aged on lees for 5 months in stainless steel tank. Malolactic fermentation completion. Alcohol: 13.5%.Total Acidity: 5.3 g/L. pH: 3.5”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
We’ve waited nearly a decade since the last pink drink from Goodfellow, and oh boy, was it worth it!
Goodfellow Family Cellars Rosé, Willamette Valley 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $18, that’s $17.10 at 5% off and $16.20 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Peach blossoms, wild strawberries, star fruit, green melon, light florals. This is very pretty in the nose, light bodied with plenty of flavor, and brightly refreshing to drink. The bottle disappears quickly. Perfect for sunny days watching the hummingbirds, grilling chicken, and sushi. 82% direct press from the blanc de noir program and 18% saignee from100% whole cluster ferments of Whistling Ridge and Durant. 12.3% abv and 266 cases produced.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
From our new favorite down south, full of panache and spice
Peter William Vineyard Grenache Rosé, Rogue Valley 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 17 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The wine shows bright, pretty strawberry & light cherry fruit on the nose and palate. Ample acid brightens the fruit flavors and will allow this wine to hold up in the bottle.”
No reviews for the 2023 vintage. 2022 review provided for reference.
Norm Roby-Wine Review Online 93 points “From the family’s estate vineyard, this wine was made by Eric Weisinger at his winery in Ashland. The Rosé category has been surging over recent years and one of the intriguing sub plots relates to color. Does a Rosé wine have to be pink? Apparently not, as more and more winemakers work with Rosés. This wine has a slight copper color in the clear bottle, but when in the glass looks even lighter. But it is no wimpy Rosé. Once you get over that lack of color, this wine gets your attention by offering an enticing youthful fragrance of fresh raspberry along with floral notes, and delicious flavors of berries and spice. Medium bodied and vibrant, it finishes with a lingering touch of acidity.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
 
California
 
Don’t mind us… we’ll be over here stocking up on our favorite Cali rosé
Arnot-Roberts Rose, California 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $26, that’s $24.70 at 5% off and $23.40 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 91 points “The 2023 Rosé is an unusual blend of Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Grenache and Tina Coa. Effusive, broad aromatics and lovely mid-palate depth make for an intriguing yet quirky Rosé that offers too much versatility. Wildflowers, blood orange, mint, rose petals and kirsch are some of the many nuances that build in this striking, wonderfully inviting Rosé from Arnot Roberts.”
 
When in doubt, drink old-vine Carignan like the French: as a rosé!
Lioco Rosé of Carignan, Mendocino County 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Winemaker’s Note “100% Rosé of Carignan. Lioco Rose of Carignan offers aromas of pink guava, grapefruit pith, and rosemary blossom. Aromas of sungold tomato, white strawberry, and hibiscus. Pair with pan seared trout, paella, or anchovy toast.”
 
The OG leader in QPR brings their A game to OV rosé
Marietta Cellars OVR Old Vine Rosé, California 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $14.50, that’s $13.78 at 5% off and $13.05 at 10% off, 27 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 92 points “A blend of 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir and 25% Grenache Gris, the 2022 Old Vine Rosé has a medium cherry-pink color and pretty scents of peach, dried herbs and charcuterie. The light-bodied palate is bright and refreshing with a deep core of fruit, a touch of anchoring texture and a long, spicy finish. It drinks well on its own, although it will pair widely at the table.”
 
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France – Provence
 
What rosé dreams are made of: our rosé of the year
Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Rosé, Provence 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $26.50, that’s $25.18 at 5% off and $23.85 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 92 points “A smoky rosé, with an alluring mix of fruit and earth notes. Shows a lot of presence, depth and complexity, with a streak of saline in tandem with red currant– and clementine-laced acidity. A characterful wine that vibrates with energy and harmony. Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2027.”
 
Coast down the Riviera with a glass from this under-the-radar producer
Domaine Bunan Chateau de la Rouviere Rosé, Bandol 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.31 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “[Translated] Frank and intensly floral. Full and rich in the mouth with a pale color.”
 
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A light and crisp pink perfect for pairing with end-of-season salads and greens
Domaine Bunan Bélouve’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 17 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Cinsault 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Ugni blanc 10%. Pale salmon pink hue. Elegant and fruity nose revealing aromas of citrus fruits. A direct and harmonious wine. A crunchy rose with a clean attack elongated by lingering fruity notes. Food and wine pairing: Fish, shellfish, lamb, white meats, spicy dishes.”
 
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Based on Mourvedre, this spicy number will segue nicely into fall and winter cuisines
Domaine Bunan Mas de la Rouviere Rosé, Bandol 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 90 points “Boasting mineral power and energy in a big-shouldered frame, this sturdy rosé fills in with peach, pickled ginger, bergamot and rose oil flavors, offering a pleasing, lingering menthol note on the silky, delicious finish. Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Drink now through 2027.”
Winery Note “40% Mourvedre, 30% Cinsault, 30% Grenache. Frank, fine nose characterized by exotic fruits. Rose petal pink.”
 
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Held back a year before release, this is one of the most intriguing and exotic rosés on the market
Clos Cibonne Cuvée Tradition Rosé, Côtes de Provence Cru Classé 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 92 points “A blend of 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache, all matured in ancient barrels (some are over 100 years old), the 2022 Cotes de Provence Rose Tibouren Cuvee Tradition evokes aromas of tangerine, exotic fruits, rose petal, lychee, sweet spices, thyme, ginger and a delicate touch of licorice. Medium to full-bodied, with a succulent entry, the wine is perfectly balanced, fleshy and juicy on the palate, with a long, salty, mouthwatering finish. This well-made, forward, balanced beauty will drink well all summer long and much more.”
 
A superb introduction to a fascinating estate
Clos Cibonne Tentations Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 89 points “Shows substance and presence compared with most, offering floral, strawberry, peach and white cherry flavors backed by notes of crushed stones and dried herbs. This is plump in feel, yet a mineral energy courses throughout. Grenache, Cinsaut, Syrah and Tibouren. Drink now.”
 
Let the enticing floral and berry notes seduce you
Chateau Margilliere Bastide Rosé, Coteaux Varois en Provence 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $19.50, that’s $18.53 at 5% off and $17.55 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Grenache and Cinsault. Manual Harvest, vinification by bleeding and temperature control at 17°C during the fermentation process. A robe of very pale and attractive pink. Expressive of a wild strawberry, the nose reveals a hint of grapefruit. A large and delicate mouth for the pleasure of the buds, with aromas of raspberry and jasmine. A wine to serve on a risotto of Saint Jacques or with gariguettes strawberries.”
 
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“Please pour me another.” -Eric Guido, Vinous
Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Coeur de Grain Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $56, that’s $53.20 at 5% off and $50.40 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 93 points “The 2022 Rosé Château de Selle Cru Classé opens with a striking bouquet, blending dusty dried flowers with ginger, a spritz of lemon and crushed apples. It’s supple and soothing to the senses, with a textural wave of white strawberry, candied orange and sweet inner florals. A core of brilliant acidity maintains a fantastic balance as this tapers off long and potent. A mineral staining and citrus hints tease the taste buds. Please pour me another.”
Wine Enthusiast 92 points “Smoothly textured, this wine with its classic dominance of Grenache and Cinsault is rich. It has a lively backdrop to the ripe red berry fruits that are freshened with orange zest. Drink the wine now. Organic.”
 
A magical vintage with just a few bottles remaining, this will drink well into 2026
Peyrassol ‘Chateau Peyrassol’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $38, that’s $36.10 at 5% off and $34.20 at 10% off, 23 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 92 points “Translucent orange. White peach, strawberry, mango and a touch of honey on the highly fragrant nose. Offers fleshy red berry and pith fruit flavors, along with hints of lavender, fennel and orange zest. Closes long, smooth and gently spicy, with the peach and floral notes repeating. 2022-2026.”
 
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Light and minerally with a salty-savory side
Peyrassol ‘Chateau Peyrassol’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 13 bottles in stock now
Peyrassol ‘Chateau Peyrassol’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2022 1.5L Was $89, 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 “The 2022 Rosé opens with a savory bouquet, blending dusty dried flowers with ginger, cardamom and a touch of dried peaches. This washes across the palate with opulent textures while remaining remarkably fresh and light on its feet. Sweet spices and ripe orchard fruit swirl throughout. The Château Peyrassol cleans up beautiful, pure, fresh and perfumed. It ends on a salty flourish.”
 
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The one and only, this drips with mineral notes
Peyrassol ‘Le Clos’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 17 bottles in stock now
Peyrassol ‘Le Clos’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2021 1.5L Was $119, Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 14 magnums in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 94 points “Vivid onion skin color. A highly perfumed and complex bouquet evokes fresh citrus and pit fruits, strawberry and pungent flowers, along with building mineral and succulent herb elements. Shows excellent clarity and depth to its juicy red fruit, nectarine and mango flavors, which are sweetened by a background of vanilla note. Finishes impressively long and silky, with the mineral and floral note resonating. “
Wine & Spirits 93 points “In 2021, Petrassol credits the micro climate at their estate for the late budbreak that evaded late-April frosts, also escaping a fire (merci, le mistral), a hailstorm in nearby Pignan *blocked by hills) and flooding. More than a vintage survivor, this wine is chewy and immediately pleasurable; it captured our panel’s attention in the sweetness of its fruit. Its substantial weight would work well with a range of dishes, or stand as a meal on its own, letting it saturate your mouth, cherry-blossom accents peeking out around the edges of the finish. Its complexity is subtle but present, like a carefully-measured craft cocktail.”
 
No shrinking violet here, this is intense and incisive
Chateau Pradeaux Rosé, Bandol 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.31 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 91 points “With its dark orange-magenta hue, this hefty rosé is not for casual poolside sipping. Gutsy in feel, with layers of bergamot, blood orange, rooibos tea and dried herbs. Though this is tightly coiled and structured, allowing a year of bottle age will allow this to achieve peak harmony and integration. Distinctive and well-made. Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2030.”
 
The younger sibling of the Bandol, this offsets its lighter body with a refreshing drink-now-with-food zippiness
Chateau Pradeaux Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 92 points “This is sturdy and fresh, with a copper hue and loads of blood orange, freshly squeezed tangerine and dried garrigue. White cherry and grapefruit notes chime in, bringing a pleasing bitterness to the densely built palate. Finely sculpted tannins guide the long, tangy finish, marked by a mint detail. Distinctive and delicious now, this rosé will age well for years to come. Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Grenache. Drink now through 2028.”
 
Ever wonder what rosé would taste like from DRC & Dujac?
Domaine de Triennes Rose, IGP Var 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $18, that’s $17.10 at 5% off and $16.20 at 10% off, 36+ 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.”
 
 
France – Other
 
Bright and fresh acidity balanced by lovely berry-forward aromatics
Francois Chidaine Touraine Rosé, Loire 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $19, that’s $18.05 at 5% off and $17.10 at 10% off, 17 bottles in stock now
No review for the 2023. 2022 review provided for reference.
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 90 points “Chidaine’s 2022 Rosé is a blend of Grolleau, Pinot Noir and Gamay. Bright and effusive, with tons of aromatic presence, the Rosé is immediately alluring. The interplay of aromatics, bright minerals and layered fruit makes for a delicious and beguiling Rosé that is absolutely delicious.”
 
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Spicy and easy-drinking, pair with lazy afternoons and glorious sunsets
Font-Mars Clémence Rosé, IGP Pays d’Oc 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $14, that’s $13.30 at 5% off and $12.60 at 10% off, 29 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Color: Soft pink with silver reflections. Nose: Bouquet of fresh red berries and citrus fruits. Mouth: In harmony with its nose, frank finish.”
 
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Citrus-influenced aromatics that just can’t help being the star of the show; pair with white meats and grilled veggies
Gerard Boulay Sancerre ‘Sibylle’ Rosé, Loire 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $28, that’s $26.60 at 5% off and $25.20 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 91+ points “The 2022 Sancerre Rose Sibylle reveals aromas of spring flowers, ripe red berries, lemon, rose petals and spices with menthol hints. Perfectly balanced, textured, juicy and fresh, it’s nicely tense with a long, mouthwatering finish. Recommended.”
 
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Orchard and melon fruit notes make this an excellent choice for fall dishes
Bernard Baudry Chinon Rosé, Loire 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $19.50, that’s $18.53 at 5% off and $17.55 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The Chinon Rosé is a dry wine, its color is pale pink due to direct press. Delicate, with notes of white fruit, it is a perfect aperitive wine or served with simple dishes, barbecue-grilled fish. Quantity is limited. 100% Cabernet France from mostly young vines. Manuel harvest. Direct press, fermentation in unlined cement vats until the wine is dry.”
 
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A long-time customer favorite
Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Rosé, Rhone 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $26, that’s $24.70 at 5% off and $23.40 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Winemaker’s Note “Organically farmed. From the lieu dit “La Moutte” this tiny production rosé is from mostly 45 year old Cinsault planted in 1970, and 10-15 year old Mourvèdre and Syrah. Cold maceration for 6 hours in the press and slow pneumatic pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with occasional lees stirring. Rose petal, honeydew melon, lychee, pineapple and garrigue. Surprisingly rich mouth feel. Hint of pepper and crushed rock on the finish.”
 
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Italy
 
Our favorite Italian rosé to tuck away in our cellars for a year or two, this is just entering its prime drinking window
Proprieta Sperino ‘Rosa del Rosa’ Rosato Coste della Sesia, Piedmont 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 91 points “The 2022 Rosa del Rosa is delicate and airy in the glass, slowly evolving with green melon, dusty rose and ginger. It’s silk and enveloping with a burst of minerality up front that gives way to young peach and savory spice. This leaves the palate bone dry yet watering for more as the 2022 finishes pleasantly chewy and with medium length. This is a more understated vintage for the Rosa Del Rosa, yet still pleasurable.”
 
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Muddle a few orange slices with some cherries, and you’ll get the drift…
Torre dei Beati ‘Rosa-ae’ Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $19.50, that’s $18.53 at 5% off and $17.55 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 92 points “The 2023 Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Rosa-ae is bright, ripe, citrusy and energetic. It rushes forth with notes of blood orange, grapefruit and a distinct current of saline minerality. The acidity is almost electric here, generating a real sense of forward motion that is quite enjoyable. Deep, complex, nuanced hints of lavender and rose linger on the driven, persistent finish.”
 
 
Spain
 
It’s just bubbling with excitement to come home with you
Ameztoi Rubentis Rosado, Getariako Txakolina 2021 750ml Was $24, Displayed Price: $19, that’s $18.05 at 5% off and $17.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 91 points “Pale orange. Finely etched red berry, citrus zest and floral aromas, along with building herb and mineral flourishes. Taut and nervy in the mouth, offering sappy strawberry, cherry and tangerine flavors that show fine delineation and spicy lift. Closes firm and right, with persistent red fruit notes and a refreshingly bitter edge.”
 
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Salty, zippy, and fruity
Txakoli Primo ‘Zarautz’ Rose, Pais Vasco 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $14, that’s $13.30 at 5% off and $12.60 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
VinopolNote: A Spanish rosé from the grape 50% Hondarribi Beltza, 50% Hondarrabi Zuri. This light and refreshing rose shows notes of strawberry, lemon, and pineapple. The fruit is bright and juicy, and the acidity is integrated; creating a slightly zippy structure. The finish is short and dry, this wine would be the perfect summer rosé.
 
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Germany
 
A serious German rosé with suave style
Von Winning Pinot Noir Rosé, Deidesheim 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Skurnik Wines Importer Note “Region: Pfalz. Grape Variety: [Pinot Noir] Vineyards: Mix of sites in Diedesheim and Rupertsberg. Soil Types: Red sandstone, limestone, loess and clay. Age of Vines: 25 years. Farming Technique: Sustainable. Fermentation & Elevage: respectful cooperation with nature in the vineyard and minimal interference with the wine’s inner structure in the cellar.”
 
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Vinopolis Newsletter 9-6-24

 In This Newsletter:


Special Arrivals
Beaux Freres and Sequitur

New Arrivals
Marie Courtin, Domenico Clerico, GD Vajra, and Peter Lauer

Featured Close-Out Wines
Awesome Amarones, Bodacious Burgundies!

 
Special Arrivals
 
 
Oregon
 
Beaux Freres
 

So you’ve been a wine salesman in Colorado Springs for years, dreaming of starting your own winery. But where?
 
It was a detour onto a foreclosed pig farm while on a family road trip that sealed Mike Etzel’s fate. Once he’d found the vineyard that would become Beaux Freres everything else began to fall into place. He traded his suit for boots and a shovel and dug right into Oregon’s burgeoning wine industry.

“The Beaux Frères Vineyard is located on an 88-acre farm atop Ribbon Ridge near Newberg, Oregon. Tall and stately Douglas fir trees cover nearly 50 acres of the farm, with homestead and winery buildings occupying another 8 acres. The vineyard is situated on 30 acres (24 of which are planted) of steep, contiguous southeast, south and southwest facing hillsides of Willakenzie soils at elevations of around 400 feet.” -Winery Note
Beaux Freres ‘The Beaux Freres Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, USA 2021 750ml $124.95 special, just 6 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points “Layered and graceful, the 2021 Pinot Noir The Beaux Freres Vineyard pours a ripe ruby hue and reveals a beautiful perfume of orange rind, fresh red plum, clove spice, and rocky earth. Medium-bodied, with tremendous energy, fine tannins, a mineral texture, and a great, lightly toasty finish, it’s a gorgeous wine to drink over the next 10-12 years. Absolutely beautiful.”
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 95+ Points “Medium ruby-purple, the 2021 Pinot Noir The Beaux Frères Vineyard opens slowly on the nose to a core of wild blackberry and blueberry, revealing tones of forest floor, licorice, bitters and floral potpourri as it spends time in the glass. The light-bodied palate is soft and juicy with surprisingly concentrated flavors for its delicate frame, and it has a long, floral finish. This is elegant, expressive and easy to drink!”
 
Sequitur
 
One of the few Willamette wineries that rises to the level of Beaux Freres, Sequitur just happens to be Mike Etzel’s newest winery.
 
When Mike decided to step back from his winemaking duties at Beaux Freres, he and his son (Mikey Etzel) founded their next family winery, Sequitur, which translates to “It follows,” in French. Located on an old Douglas Fir tree farm, this smaller production winery has allowed the Etzels to focus intently on sustainable agriculture and terroir expression.
 
Sequitur “Triple Seven” Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, USA 2022 750ml $85 special, 12 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points “The 2022 Pinot Noir Triple Seven was raised in 30% new French oak and fermented in concrete. A jeweled ruby color with a light magenta hue, it’s pure and spicy with a savory depth to its notes of ripe raspberry, preserved cherries, wild roses, and mossy earth. Medium-bodied, it has a wonderfully refreshing feel, with ripe, well-defined tannins and a long, tapered, spiced finish. It’s crispy and refreshing all the way through. Drink 2026-2040.”
Eric Guido-Vinous 96 Points “A cascade of violet and lavender florals gives way to blackberries, hints of wet stone and flowery underbrush as the 2022 Pinot Noir Sequitur Vineyard blossoms in the glass. This is vividly fresh and cool-toned in feel, with depths of ripe wild berry fruit that add a tart concentration towards the close. Zesty acidity maintains tremendous freshness despite the 2022’s tannic heft, finishing dramatically long and full of tension. There’s an energy and vibrancy here that I find wildly attractive.

Sequitur Amphora “Triple Seven” Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, USA 2022 750ml $95 special, 6 bottles available
Eric Guido-Vinous 95 Points “Remarkably fresh, the 2022 Pinot Noir Triple Seven Amphora burst from the glass with a zesty bouquet of rose petals, spiced orange rinds, wet stone and crushed black raspberries. This possesses abundant energy, with crisp wild berry fruits and sweet inner herbal tones framed by crisp tannins that emerge toward the close. It leaves the palate saturated in primary concentration yet maintains fantastic freshness. Lightly structured on the finish, a resonance of violet inner florals and licorice lingers on and on. This is a joyride experience with perfect balance.”
 
 
New Arrivals
 

France
 
Champagne Marie Courtin
 

Single-vineyard…single-varietal… biodynamic… san-soufre.
 
These are some of the concepts that inspired Dominique Moreau to start her own winery in 2005. Beyond the buzzwords, this is a stellar project with wines that will stand the test of time. Working out of the Aube in the Côte des Bars, a region famous for its Kimmeridgian soils and fantastic pinot noir, the wines of Marie-Courtin have a Chablis-like intensity prized by Champagne drinkers for their refreshing acidity and pronounced minerality.
 
The winery itself is named for Moreau’s Grandmother, who imbued Dominique with a sense of wonder in nature and the power of its energies. Beyond just organic or Biodynamic practices, Dominique uses pendulums in the vineyard to gauge the energy emitted from grapes and discern ripeness.
 
Her wines are becoming modern classics, cult-like in their draw… try them today and catch the buzz for yourself!
 
Marie Courtin Efflorescence Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2018 750ml $89 special, 3 bottles available
Marie Courtin Efflorescence Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2018 1.5L $199 special, 1 magnum available
Marie Courtin Efflorescence Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2018 3L $449 special, 1 Jeroboam available
Importer Notes “This barrel fermented vintage cuvee is made from grapes from the bottom of the hill, which Dominique belives results in greater power and aging potential. Zero dosage.”
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Marie Courtin Concordance Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2018 750ml $99 special, 3 bottles available
Importer Notes “Harvest from massale selection vines 35-40 years in age from a single, 2.5 hectares parcel located in Polisot (Cote des Bar) … Aged sur lie for three years … Dominique’s zero dosage, zero sulfur Pinot Noir is powerful and complex.”
 
Marie Courtin Presence Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2020 750ml $99 special, 3 bottles available
Importer Note “Dominique Moreau’s first Blanc de Blanc blend combines Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc grown in the unique kimmeridgian and portlandian soils of the Aube. This zero dosage, no sulfur added cuvee is rich and racy and has a commanding “presence”, if you will, just as we have come to expect from this rising star.”
 
…Beyond these standard bottlings, we have Marie’s Amphora Aged bottles:
 
Marie Courtin Amphora Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2020 750ml $149 special, 3 bottles available
Importer Notes “After years of fermentations in tank, foudre and barrel, Dominique Moreau has ventured into the foray of amphora vinification and ageing. The Blanc de Blancs is a unique blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Arbanne, all grown in the kimmeridgian-centric soils of Polisot. The resulting wine is textured, bursting with energy and goes down easy.”
 
Marie Courtin Amphora Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2020 750ml $149 special, 3 bottles available
Importer Notes “After years of fermentations in tank, foudre and barrel, Dominique Moreau has ventured into the foray of amphora vinification and ageing. The Blanc de Noirs is 100% Pinot Noir grown in the kimmeridgian-centric soils of Polisot. The resulting wine is deep and focused with penetrating bubbles and real staying power.”
 
… and a Coteaux Champenois (still wine) she produces as well:
 
Marie Courtin Coteaux Champenois Le Blanc du Tremble, Champagne, France 2020 750ml $79 special, 6 bottles available
Importer Note “Dominique Moreau’s Coteaux Champenois “Blanc du Tremble” is made from 100% massale selection Pinot Noir. Aged in clay and sandstone amphoras with produced with zero sulfur added, this Coteaux Blanc is rich, racy and textured. Nose is reminiscent of Concordance Blanc de Noir sans soufre Champagne with its aromas of stonefruit and honey. An indulgent and classy Coteaux in very limited supply!”
 
 

Italy
 
Domenico Clerico
 
“My only goal as a winemaker must be to highlight the potential of our land. Here each vineyard has its own particular characteristic. I want to express this as best as I can in my wines.” –Domenico Clerico
 
Domenico Clerico was among a wave of modernist Piedmont winemakers who brought Barolo to previously unimaginable heights critically and (judging by the price tags) financially in the 1980’s. Bucking Barolo traditions with longer maceration times in small French oak barrels, Clerico introduced a more international style of Barolo to Americans. However, as he grew older, Domenico eventually returned to his region’s traditions and embraced large format Slavonian oak casks.
 
What’s old is new again with Domenico Clerico and the wines taste better than ever.
 
Clerico Barolo Aeroplan Servaj DOCG 2020 750ml $125 special, 5 bottles available
Wine Advocate 97+ Points “The 2020 Barolo Aeroplan Servaj offers a bright and elegant fruit profile with tart fruit, blackcurrant, spice, cola, licorice and candied orange peel. It feels ironed out and smooth, folding softly over the palate initially yet ending with firm structure and framing. This wine normally represents a selection of fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d’Alba (planted in 1994), but the big change this year is that Aeroplan Servaj only sees fruit picked in the coolest parts of the vineyard.”
 
Clerico Barolo Bussia Bricotto DOCG 2020 750ml $149 special, 3 bottles available
Wine Advocate 97+ Points “This wine stands out for its elegance and ephemeral personality. The Domenico Clerico 2020 Barolo Bussia Bricotto has a pretty fruit profile with cherry cola, dried strawberry and a fragrant floral character of rose or hibiscus. The fruit takes center stage, and there is some light spice with shadings of cinnamon stick and nutmeg. The wine has good acidity and structure. This was the first vineyard purchased by the late Domenico Clerico in 1976, and this is the new, restyled version.”
 
Clerico Barolo Ginestra Ciabot Mentin 2020 750ml $119 special, 6 bottles available
Wine Advocate 97 Points “The Domenico Clerico 2020 Barolo Ginestra Ciabot Mentin shows really great balance in terms of the oak integration. For the first time, the estate has decided to use large oak casks (removing the barrique entirely), and the results are extraordinary. There is a lot of dark fruit, like cranberry and currant, that holds tight and defines the wine throughout. There is black tea and spice, but these tones work with the fruit not against it. It finishes smooth, with glossy tannins, pretty acidity and a much brighter and lighter overall personality.”
 
Clerico Barolo Del Comune Di Monforte d’Alba 2020 750ml $49 special, 12 bottles available
Wine Advocate 93 Points “Spiced cranberry and blood orange peel off the top of the Domenico Clerico 2020 Barolo del Comune di Monforte d’Alba. This vintage is open and front-loaded overall; however, it does touch on all the main elements atop the Nebbiolo playlist. The wine is lean with young tannins. All said and done, the oak is graciously underplayed, and all the wine needs is another year or two in bottle to allow the fruit to flesh out. It ages in large oak casks with about 10% in barrique.”
 
 

 GD Vajra

GD Vajra Barolo Albe 2019 750ml $33.50 special, 36 bottles available
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 94 Points “This is certainly one of the most popular and versatile wines made in Italy, and deservedly so. The well-priced G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Albe shows some ripe fruit and softness with cherry, dried raspberry and crushed rose. This vintage is similar in character to the 2016 release in that both vintages offer a linear style with good structure at the back. The mouthfeel is polished and long, affording accessibility and complexity too.”
James Suckling  93 Points “A firm and polished red with berries and spices, like nutmeg and pepper. Orange peel, too. Medium body. Fresh and energetic finish.”
 
GD Vajra Dolcetto d’Alba 2021 750ml $18 special, 36 bottles available
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 90 Points “Made only in stainless steel, the 2021 Dolcetto d’Alba shows a purplish color with inky concentration. The bouquet is simple and direct with loads of sweet candied cherry, crème de cassis and bitter almond. This is another terrific take on one of Piedmont’s most versatile grapes.”
 
Cappellano
 
Cappellano Barolo Chinato Vino Aromatizzato, Piedmont, Italy 2016 750ml $99 special, 6 bottles available
Importer’s Note “One cannot say much, certainly not enough, about the Chinato from Cappellano since the production and recipe are closely held secrets within the family. Suffice it to say that the family has produced an iconic version of this wine infused with spices, herbs and other earthly elements that make for a ravishing sensory experience! We use the Cappellano Chinato in cocktail recipes, but also while cooking to deglaze or to marinate, and it has proved to add fascinating savoury aspects to a growing list of dishes … another way to add this elixir to your life-style.”
 
 
Germany
 
Peter Lauer
 

Peter Lauer – the third in the family to coax wine from earth and into bottle – makes drop-dead gorgeous wines. It seems as though this was once a secret, known only by a spattering of sommeliers and retail nerds. In counting ourselves among the latter, we’re not too worried that the cat’s out of the bag with this one.
 
There’s enough to go around. Enjoy it.
 
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 Staff Pick!  Peter Lauer ‘Barrel X’ Saar Riesling, Mosel, Germany 2023 750ml $21.90 special, 24 bottles available
Importer Notes ” ‘Barrel X’ is winemaker Florian Lauer’s Platonic ideal of what a slightly off-dry (feinherb) Saar Riesling should be … Regardless of what comes from where, this much is certain: dollar for dollar, I’m not sure there is a 750ml bottle that delivers as much joy and zing. This is the gateway drug to Lauer, to the Saar, to Riesling… be careful. Very addictive.”
 
Peter Lauer Ayler Riesling Fass 4 Feinherb, Mosel, Germany 2023 750ml $33 special, 6 bottles available
Importer Notes “As noted with Fass 25, yet more revelations of climate change, the “1er Cru” Scheidterberg and Sonnenberg hills that curl around the village of Ayl are beginning to turn out wines of real depth and complexity, yet they also still flaunt a bit of their even-more-cool-climate thing. Think of it as “Barrel X” with more punch and guts.”
 
Peter Lauer Ayler Fass 77 Riesling Spatlese, Mosel, Germany 2023 750ml $34.50 special, 12 bottles available
Importer Notes “While everyone yanks the wheel to the right, doing ever-more dry wines, Lauer holds his own course, providing for us new treasures for our campaign: “Spätlese is the new Kabinett.” Some say Spätlese is the heart of the vintage; I’m not 100% sure but this is delicious, light and zingy and refreshing. Dinner Spätlese – not for dessert.”
 
Peter Lauer Ayler Riesling Fass 25 Trocken, Mosel, Germany 2023 750ml $31.90 special, 6 bottles available
Importer Notes “The 2023er Ayler Riesling N°25 is a bone-dry wine (with less than 4 g/l of residual sugar) made from fruit picked on the Scheidterberg and Rauberg side hills. This yellow-colored wine offers a quite aromatic and subtly creamy nose made of fresh grapefruit puree, pear, white flowers, and smoky elements. It proves smooth and suave on the palate and leaves a creamy but nicely fruity feel in the long finish.”
 
Peter Lauer Ayler Kupp Fass 10 Riesling Auslese, Mosel, Germany 2023 375ml $41.90 special, 2 half-bottles available
Winery Notes “If the weather is good, overripe, golden-yellow berries will also develop a little botrytis. If there is fog in the morning and sun at midday, dried raisins will be found among the berries in the evening. We have “selected” precisely these grapes from our top location Ayler Kupp. One of the best aperitif wines in the world and a top cheese accompaniment. Gourmet tip: When matured, this wine is a true revelation with game dishes with strong sauces.”
 
Peter Lauer Ayler Kupp Fass 7 Riesling Spatlese, Mosel, Germany 2023 750ml $49 special, 10 bottles available
Importer Notes “The epitome of delicacy in a Spätlese. It is in no way a dry wine, yet the tart and salty vibrations might make parts of your brain think it is? This is supremely focused and clear, with a slim form attenuated into something almost gossamer. Just outrageous. Again, dinner Spätlese – not for dessert.”
 
Peter Lauer Fass 8 Ayler Kupp Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2023 750ml $34.95 special, 6 bottles available
Mosel Fine Wines “This bright-white-yellow-colored wine offers a beautiful nose made of white flowers, grapefruit, bergamot, whipped cream, and strong smoky elements. It is full of tart grip and zest on the palate and leaves a nice tart yet also subtly creamy feel in the finish. The aftertaste reveals a riper side paired with fresher elements of grapefruit.”
 
Peter Lauer Ayler Kupp Unterstenberg – Unterstenbersch Fass 12 Riesling, Mosel, Germany 2023 750ml $44.10 special, 3 bottles available
Mosel Fine Wines “This bright hay- yellow-colored wine offers a very attractive nose made of pear, creamy elements, spices, grapefruit puree, white flowers, and smoke. It is nicely playful on the subtly creamy palate and leaves a smooth feel of herbs and minerals in the finish. The aftertaste develops more cut. Despite being open, we feel that this wine will benefit from a few years of bottle aging to integrate its elements and develop more cut.”
 
Featured Close-Outs
 
 
The Amarones of Dal Forno
 
“The Dal Forno production is always an artful expression, as these are wines that can be made in no other hands. This is because of the unique qualities of the Lodoletta Vineyard, which has alluvial clay soils, and the proprietary technology used during fermentation and winemaking.” -Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
 
In a few wine regions throughout the world, there exists one individual or family that defines the style of the region. When it comes to Valpolicella, the Dal Forno family does just that, crafting deeply concentrated expressions for over thirty years.
 
Established in 1983 by Romano Dal Forno, the estate vaulted to the heights of perfection in the Veneto. The family employs traditional winemaking techniques, such as extended drying of the grapes before pressing, to craft their serious and seriously concentrated wines.
 
WAS $419
Dal Forno Romano Monte Lodoletta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Italy 2015 750ml $379 special, 12 bottles available
James Suckling 100 Points “This is black as pitch in the glass and, yes, there’s a light, tarry edge to the super-concentrated prune, date and currant fruit. But even more interesting are the complex notes of bitter-orange liqueur, aged balsamic, fresh roasting herbs, cinnamon, roasted chestnuts, black tea and licorice. The more you decant in advance, the more nuances will emerge. It’s full-bodied with huge concentration and lots of chewy tannin that is managing to hold the fruit back for now. This needs plenty of time to develop in the bottle. Just superb. One of the greatest Dal Forno’s ever.”
 
WAS $379
Dal Forno Romano Monte Lodoletta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Italy 2012 750ml $329 special, 12 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 97 points “A decadent nose of treacle tart, chocolate, tar, tons of black fruit such as blackberries and mulberries and even ash and licorice. A dense, layered mouthfeel makes for a full-bodied palate that’s explosive yet somehow so refined and pretty all at the same time. The finish goes on and on. Incredible now, but better to wait for this giant to settle well into 2020.”

WAS $449
Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Italy 2017 750ml $379 special, 6 bottles available
James Sucking 98 Points ” …A tour de force, despite the sheer morass of palate-staining fruit. The malty oak is evident, yet operates as a welcome adjunct to corral and compress the swashbuckle of coffee grinds, beef bouillon, mint, leather varnish and saturated dark cherry liqueur, into a sheath of tension as much as sheer power. Grapes are dried for 70-80 days. This may seem obvious initially, but as one works it out in the glass and across the inner gums, the multitudinous layers become evident. A wine that shape-shifts and beguiles, as much it wrestles with the senses.”
 
Domaine Dujac
 
Not content to go into the family business, Jacques Seysses pursued his passions for wine and food to Burgundy, where he purchased an old estate in Morey-Saint-Denis, renamed it for himself (Domaine of Jacques) and got to work improving his new home and place of business. Domaine Dujac would quickly become synonymous with luxury and greatness.
 
These new Close-out wines provide a fantastic opportunity to sample some of the finest vineyards in all of Burgundy at some of the lowest prices in the United States!
 
WAS $1,449
Domaine Dujac Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 2019 1.5L $1,199 special, 1 magnum available
Stephen Tanzer-Vinous 95-97 Points “The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has an airy and generous bouquet with lifted black fruit, hoisin and light roasted chestnut aromas, all well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a beautiful line of acidity, svelte and harmonious with a slightly grainy-textured finish. I adore the discrete crescendo in this Grand Cru and the unimposing but long aftertaste. “It’s been growing in stature over the last 10 to 15 years,” remarked Alex Seysses. Proof of that is evident by tasting this superb Charmes-Chambertin.”
 
WAS $999
Domaine Dujac Clos De La Roche Grand Cru 2021 750ml $749 special, 1 bottle available
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 93-95 Points “More brooding than the Clos Saint-Denis, Dujac’s 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru opens in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries, sweet forest floor and baking spices. Full-bodied, layered and muscular, with impressive concentration and a long, rose-inflected finish, it’s another of the range’s high-points.”
 
WAS $899
Domaine Dujac Clos St. Denis 2021 750ml $749 special, 1 bottle available
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 94-95 Points “The 2021 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru is brilliant, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, summer fruit compote, sweet spices, licorice, peony and coniferous forest floor. Full-bodied, ample and layered, it’s fleshy and textural, its satiny attack segueing into a deep, seamless mid-palate and a perfumed, penetrating finish.”
 

Dominus Estate: Napa’s Pinnacle 9-5-24

 
“Christian Moueix’s Dominus Estate continues to be one of California’s leaders in turning out gorgeously elegant, complex and long-lived wines.”
-Robert M. Parker, Jr., the Wine Advocate
 
Dominus
 
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Christian Moueix, proprietor of the legendary Château Petrus in Pomerol founded Dominus in Napa Valley. His vision has shaped Dominus into the force it is today. Despite its French heritage, the wine is defiantly California in tone and style, combining waves of rich fruit and beautiful aromatics with enough tannin to ground the wine. Practicing both dry and organic farming, Christian Moueix’s Dominus produces one of the most terroir expressive wines in the United States. 
 
The resulting wines are iconic: avidly collected by enthusiasts who give the bottles pride of place in their cellars. Don’t miss a great opportunity to pick up your new statement bottle, or to back-fill your collection! These illustrious gems won’t disappoint, whether on display in your cellar or open on your table.
 
“Dry farming, gentle extractions and minimal use of new French oak are some of the cornerstones of the approach employed by proprietor Christian Moueix and winemaker Tod Mostero in crafting these exquisitely beautiful Cabernets.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous
 
5% off any 1-3 in-stock bottles of Dominus
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“The grace, purity and precision of this 2018 Dominus is absolutely captivating right now. And yet, poised on the brink of perfection, its promise of something more with time in bottle is at the heart of its allure. Embrace this wine for the very fact that it doesn’t give you everything up front and all at once.” -Lisa Perrotti-Brown, writing in 2021 for the Wine Advocate
 
Wine Spectator #1 Wine of the Year in 2021!
Dominus Estate Christian Moueix, Napa Valley 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $419, that’s $398.05 at 5% off and $377.10 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Dominus Estate Christian Moueix, Napa Valley 2018 375ml Displayed Price: $219, that’s $208.05 at 5% off and $197.10 at 10% off, 19 half-bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 100 points “The flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot brought up in 40% new French oak. With an essence of Cabernet-like character in its darker currants, green tobacco, cedar, graphite, and floral aromas and flavors, this gorgeous wine is full-bodied and has bright yet integrated acidity, polished tannins, and a great, great finish. It’s just gorgeously put together and a magical, flawless wine. It’s going to take a decade to hit maturity but will evolve for 40-50 years in cold cellars. It is as good as it gets in classic, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon!”
James Suckling 100 points “This is incredible on the nose, offering hot stones, blackcurrants, iodine and wet earth. Full-bodied with a tight center palate, then it opens with a tannin structure that is weightless and spreads across the palate. Totally integrated on the palate. This is a magic-carpet wine. Really incredible. One of the reference points for the vintage. Drinkable now and please try a bottle, but it’s one for the cellar.”
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate 99+ points “Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Dominus slowly emerges from the glass with profound notes of blackcurrant cordial, ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of violets, star anise, cracked black pepper, raspberry leaves and pencil lead, plus a touch of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful black fruit layers, creating a beguiling sense of richness that is beautifully countered by invigorating freshness and great poise, framed by super ripe, plush tannins and beautiful tension, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note and, finally, lots of mineral sparks. For all that it is at the moment, one cannot help but feel that this 2018 is holding something back. Give it a good five years in bottle, at least, and then get set for what I suspect will be a mind-blowing transformation over the next 30 years+.-LPB”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 97 points “The 2018 Dominus is wild and exotic from the first taste. Lifted aromatics make a strong opening impression. There is something exuberant about the 2018 that is hard to describe. The 2018 is not a huge Dominus, nor is it massively structured, but the intensity of the flavors is remarkable just the same. Dark raspberry, spice, leather and cedar are some of the many notes that open over time.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today for the half-bottle!
 
“The 2019s from Dominus are stellar… The Dominus Cabernet is shaping up to be one of the great wines of the vintage.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous
 
Dominus bottle in stock at VinopolisDominus Estate Christian Moueix, Napa Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $319, that’s $303.05 at 5% off and $287.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent 100 points “Composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Dominus was harvested from September 29 to October 10. It was aged in 40% new oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose slowly unfurls to unveil beguiling floral notes of candied violets and rose oil over a core of crème de cassis, blackberry pie, and plum preserves, giving way to notions of licorice, Indian spices, iron ore, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular black fruit layers, intertwined with gorgeous floral and exotic spice accents, and framed by firm, finely grained tannins with seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral-laced. Tightly coiled with so much latent energy waiting to explode, this is a spectacular expression of the vintage and Napanook vineyard. Still tightly coiled, give it a good 6-7 years in the cellar before broaching, and allow it a few hours in a decanter if consumed before 2032.”
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 98 points “The 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black cherries and redcurrants? Subtle notes of mocha, pencil shavings and almost Graves-like earthiness wind through the concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate, giving it a sense of savory gravitas, while the finish is silky and long, leaving a lingering residue of soft tannins and mouthwatering freshness.”
 
Dominus Estate Christian Moueix, Napa Valley 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $349, that’s $331.55 at 5% off and $314.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 98 points “Aromas of blackcurrants, black cherries, hints of graphite, wet earth, and lavender. Sandalwood. Full-bodied with an impressive and refined structure that runs deep and vertical in the wine. Chewy. Hints of chocolate and hazelnut at the end. Needs five or six years to soften.”
The Wine Independent 96 points “A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Dominus has a deep garnet-purple color. It rolls out of the glass with expressive notes of baked blackberries, preserved plums, and kirsch, with suggestions of Indian spices, sandalwood, potpourri, and black truffles, plus a ferrous hint. The full-bodied palate delivers a firm, grainy texture with just enough freshness to support the generous fruit, finishing long and oh-so-spicy. Yum!”
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 95 points “An excellent wine, even if not a great Dominus, the 2020 Dominus delivers waves of dark fruit—think predominantly cassis. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, it’s full-bodied and richly textured, perhaps a bit warm and open-knit because of the summer’s heat, but with a long, velvety finish attractively tinged with mocha and dark chocolate”
Wine Spectator 95 points “This throws off dense kirsch and linzer torte aromas and flavors, along with a mix of smoldering tobacco, leather, warm paving stone and licorice root hints that provide a brooding edge on the back end. Surprisingly backward for the vintage and impressively done. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.”
 
Dominus Estate Christian Moueix, Napa Valley 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $359, that’s $341.05 at 5% off and $323.10 at 10% off, 29 bottles in stock now
Dominus Estate Christian Moueix, Napa Valley 2021 1.5L Displayed Price: $789, that’s $749.55 at 5% off and $710.10 at 10% off, 2 magnums in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 100 points “One of the legendary Dominus, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is unquestionably in the same league as the 2018, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2010, and 1991, and to my mind, wine simply doesn’t get any better. Sporting a dense purple hue as well as an incredible perfume of blackcurrants, crushed stone, cedar pencil, smoke tobacco, and baking spices, it’s rich, full-bodied, and voluptuously textured, with ripe yet building tannins. It reminds me slightly of the 2010 (maybe the 2013), and I suspect it will have a similar evolution. Hide bottles for 7-8 years, and it will evolve gracefully for 30+ years. Hats off to the team of Christian Moueix and director Tod Mostero.”
James Suckling 99 points “The purity of the cabernet fruit is so enticing, with blackcurrant, rose petals, nettles and subtle graphite. Touches of terra cotta and licorice. Full-bodied with super integrated tannins that are wonderfully polished, giving a cashmere texture that is really luxurious to taste at this early stage. It is quenching and so delicious already. 95% cabernet sauvignon and 5% cabernet franc. Needs three to four years to come around but already a joy to taste.”
Wine Spectator 96-99 points “This shows density on par with the ’18, with a core of cassis and plum notes still tucked away a bit behind a wall of structure, while singed toast and licorice hints peek in throughout. The youthfully backward aspect shows on the finish as well, where this throws a chunk of tannins to the fore. Very concentrated and with serious tension, this is a strapping young wine that shows what a warm and very dry vintage feels like.”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 98 points “The 2021 Dominus is a powerful, tightly-coiled wine that is holding back quite a bit of reserve. There’s real depth and resonance waiting to emerge as the wine matures. Floral overtones and bright acids confer energy to a core of red/bluish fruits. Readers will find a Dominus built more on linear precision rather than opulence. It is hugely impressive in this tasting, with a long chalky finish.”
 
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Bruna Grimaldi
 
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5% off any 3-5 in-stock wines from JJ Prüm
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Bruna Grimaldi sale ends Friday, September 6th at 9 am Pacific. JJ Prüm sale ends Saturday, September 7th at 9 am Pacific.