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In This Newsletter:

Special Arrival
Produttori del Barbaresco

New Arrivals
Dominus, Quintessa, Christophe Mignon, Hebrart Vilmart, Weingut Carl Loewen, and much more!

Arriving Friday
Allow us to reintroduce the Wines of Gota!

The shop will be closed on Thursday, July 4th

But our webstore is always open!

Special Arrival

Produttori del Barbaresco.

Before the late 19th century, Barbaresco was stuck in Barolo’s shadow. The great vineyards of the Barbaresco region were producing grapes for their famous neighbor and that was about it. Things began to change when a local viticulturalist, Domizio Cavazza, attempted to improve the region’s reputation by becoming part of the greater Barolo region. Although he was denied by the powers that be, Domizio, ever the visionary, had an idea.

What do you do when you are denied a piece of the pie? You make your own pie! Shortly after this realization, Domizio and nine Barbaresco growers formed a cooperative, bottling their own wines and grabbing much attention from Barolo in the years that followed.

However, amid the horrors of fascist Italy and the devastation of two world wars, Barbaresco was left in dire straits. Again, the people came together. With nineteen growers this time, the village priest helped to resurrect their Co-op, thus ensuring the survival of this commune.

Today Produttori del Barbaresco has 51 growers, many accolades, and remains a testament to the powers of collaboration.

Produttori del Barbaresco ‘Barbaresco DOCG’, Piedmont, Italy 2019 750ml $48.50 special, 19 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 94-95 Points “There is a more pronounced mineral and delicately spiced character to the 2019 Barbaresco, with notes of wet asphalt and kirsch and vibrant purity. It has elegant concentration, with fine coiled tannins in its hints of tea leaves, bergamot, and ripe wild raspberry, and has a more pronounced structure, This is a fantastic expression. Drink 2024-2040.”

Produttori del Barbaresco Asili, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Italy 2019 750ml $89 special, 17 bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 Points “The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is a very pretty, silky wine that shows all the signatures of this site in its refined, mid-weight personality. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, cedar, mint and tobacco all grace this classy Barbaresco. The 2019 is classic Asili, with firm tannins from the year.”

Produttori del Barbaresco Montefico, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Italy 2019 750ml $85 special, 10 bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93+ Points “The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is one of the most searingly tannic wines in the range. Readers will have to be patient with the 2019, as it is going to need time. As always, Montefico is a Barbaresco built on linear intensity more than size. In 2019, the qualities are quite accented. Time in the glass opens the bouquet nicely, but the 2019 remains quite closed.”

Produttori del Barbaresco Montestefano, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Italy 2019 750ml $89 special, 14 bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95 Points “The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is perhaps the most complete of the 2019 Riservas at this stage. It offers fine depth, plenty of tannin and nascent emerging inner sweetness to tie it all together. A wine of stature and textural depth, the Montestefano is my early favorite in this lineup.”

Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Italy 2019 750ml $89 special, 11 bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 Points “The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is powerful, savory and intensely linear, in classico Ovello style, and yet it appears to have enough fruit behind its imposing tannins to develop well over the coming years. In this tasting, the Ovello feels pretty closed post bottling, but its inherent balance and qualities are there. Clean saline notes extend the finish in promising fashion.”

Produttori del Barbaresco ‘Paje’, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Italy 2019 750ml $89 special, 17 bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 Points “The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè is full of character. Strong mineral, savory and floral notes jump out of the glass, before veins of tannin make themselves felt on the palate. A powerful, young Barbaresco, the Pajè is going to need a number of years to come into its own. That said, all of its signatures are very much present.”

Produttori del Barbaresco Pora, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Italy 2019 750ml $79 special, 10 bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 Points “The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is a pretty tightly wound wine, certainly moreso than is typically the case for this Barbaresco, which is often much more engaging in the early going. Dried herbs, tobacco, cedar and earthiness lend notable savory nuance in this decidedly nervy, somber Pora. There’s good fruit intensity and plenty of character that makes me want to revisit this in a few months’ time.”

Produttori del Barbaresco Rabaja, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Italy 2019 750ml $89 special, 16 bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 Points “The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is redolent of dark fruit, crushed rocks, graphite, sage, menthol and lavender all race across the palate, supported by bracing, young Rabajà tannins that make themselves felt. This mid-weight, powerhouse Barbaresco packs quite a punch.”

Produttori del Barbaresco Rio Sordo, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, Italy 2019 750ml $85 special, 10 bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 Points “The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is quite deep in this vintage, with notable depth in its dark-toned fruit. This is an especially powerful Rio Sordo that is still coming together. Its intensity is palpable, even if I see less of the finesse that I associate with wines from this site. Today, all of the wine’s energy is directed inwards.”

New Arrivals

DOMESTIC WINES

Dominus Estate.

Christian Moueix’s storied career began with some of Bordeaux’s finest Chateaus including among many others Belair-Monange, Château La Fleur-Pétrus, and Château Trotanoy. Dominus Estates was Christian’s first California project, started on a recommendation from Robert Mondavi himself. The winery has received top marks from some of the world’s most prestigious and influential wine critics, including 4 perfect 100 point scores from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Dominus Estate Christian Moueix, Napa Valley, USA 2021 750ml $359 special, 30 bottles available
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.”

Average Price $385

Quintessa.

Quintessa Red, Rutherford, USA 2018 750ml $219 special, 12 bottles available
James Suckling 99 Points “This is beautifully polished with firm, dusty tannins to the blue fruit, as well as chocolate and cedar character. Some much earthier character, too, from mushrooms to bark. Forest flowers. Perfumed. It’s full-bodied with round tannins and a soft, creamy finish. Some iron and iodine to this. So attractive at the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Better after 2023.”

…also available from Quintessa:

Quintessa Red, Rutherford, USA 2019 750ml $219 special, 5 bottles available
Virginie Boone-Wine Enthusiast 100 Points “Cellar Selection. This is a winemaker’s master class in blending and understanding of a long-standing site. Dried herb, cedar and pencil shavings accent lifted red fruit and brilliant acidity on the palate, with a supple yet still youthfully grippy texture that is framed by structured, graceful tannins. Enjoy from 2029–2039.”

Brick House.

Brick House Vineyards Select Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, USA 2022 750ml $41.90 special, 12 bottles available
Grape Live 93 Points “This 2022 Select is fresh and lively in the glass with loads of charm, character and a delicate earthiness, it shows off a vibrant array of black cherry, cranberry, wild berry, plum and tart red currant fruits, plus a light dusting of spices, sandalwood, mineral tones, crushed flowers, loamy underbrush, a touch of toasty vanilla, snappy herbs and blood orange tea. This vintage is silken and has fine grained ripe tannins that melt into this pretty medium bodied Pinot Noir, sourced from all organic grapes coming from the Ribbon Ridge’s ancient Willakenzie soils.”

CHAMPAGNE

Christophe Mignon.

Mignon’s unique approach to viticulture, fondly referred to as the Mignon Method, combines natural practices including biodynamics, phytotherapy, homeopathy and geobiology. The moon is his guiding force for all actions in the vineyard and cellar. -Polaner Selections

Christophe Mignon ADN de Meunier Brut Nature Millesime, Champagne, France 2016 750ml $99 special, 11 bottles available
Winery Notes “A beautiful shimmering hue, with elegant highlights, delicate and persistent ring of bubbles. Refined nose with iodine notes. Creamy, distinguished and concentrated mouth. Subtle bitternessnice gritty and mineral tension.”

Christophe Mignon ADN de Meunier Brut Nature, Champagne, France (2017) 750ml $89 special, 6 bottles available
Importer’s Note “A beautful shimmering hue, with elegant highlights, delicate and persistent ring of bubbles. Very clean and delicate nose, with subtle woody notes. Unctuous and round mouth, with toasted almond flavors.”

Christophe Mignon ADN de Foudre Pinot Noir Brut Nautre, Champagne, France (2017) 750ml $89 special, 6 bottles available
Winery Note “A beautiful shimmering hue, with elegant highlights, delicate and persistent ring of bubbles. Very clean and delicate nose, with subtle woody notes. Powerful mouth with hight precision, very fresh with toasted almond flavors.”

Vilmart & Cie.

Vilmart & Cie ‘Cuvee Rubis’ Brut Rose, Champagne, France NV 750ml $99 special, 22 bottles available
Vinous 92 Points “In the NV Brut Rosé Cuvée Rubis readers will find one of the most elegant, nuanced Rosés in the market. Light and gracious, yet also wonderfully deep, the Rubis has so much to offer. Red berry fruit, crushed rocks, rose petal, mint and white pepper are some of the many notes that pulse through this vivid, taut Champagne. I am especially impressed by the translucent energy of the Rubis. In a word: gorgeous.”

Vilmart & Cie Les Blanches Voies Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut, Champagne, France 2012 750ml $349 special, 3 bottles available
Vinous 95 Points “The 2012 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Blanches Voies is elegant, weightless and crystalline in its purity. Lemon peel, white flowers, crushed rocks and marzipan abound. Another six months has done the 2012 wonders. A wine of transparency and crystalline purity. Even with more than two years of disgorgement, the 2012 is very tightly wound. It’s all understatement and class here.”

Vilmart & Cie ‘Coeur de Cuvee’ Premier Cru Brut, Champagne, France 2015 750ml $179 special, 9 bottles available
Wine Spectator 94 Points “Fragrant, with wafts of lime blossoms and exotic cardamom, anise and saffron spices, this weaves a firm streak of racy acidity with a satiny texture and finely detailed notes of crushed blackberry, ripe yellow peach, blanched almond and a crackle of fleur de sel, which lingers on the lively, lasting finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged March 2022. Best from 2025 through 2033. 150 cases imported.”

Marc Hebrart.

Hebrart Selection Premier Cru Brut, Champagne, France NV 750ml $64.50 special, 22 bottles available
Hebrart Selection Premier Cru Brut, Champagne, France NV 375ml $31.90 special, 7 bottles available
Wine Advocate 92 Points “The latest rendition of Hébrart’s NV Brut Premier Cru Sélection, disgorged earlier this year, is derived largely from Mareuil-sur-Ay, supplemented by some 13% from Chouilly. Offering up aromas of citrus oil, white flowers and fresh pastry, it’s medium to full-bodied, with good concentration and structure in a charming format, concluding with an elegantly chalky finish.”

ITALY

Gurrieri Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Italy 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 36 bottles available
Eric Guido-Vinous 91 Points “The 2021 Cerasuolo di Vittoria is floral and dusty with a spicy blend of crushed raspberries and clove. This traverses both savory and sweet with a core of tart wild berries under an air of violet inner florals. It tapers off with admirable length and a staining of primary concentration, yet through it, all enlivened by a bump of residual acidity. Very nice.”

SPAIN

Rothchild y Vega Sicilia Macan Rioja DOCa, Spain 2018 750ml $99 special, 10 bottles available
Luis Gutierrez Wine Advocate 94+ Points ” …The wine is serious and harmonious, which was a challenge, and winemaker Gonzalo Iturriaga told me that they had to be very careful and sort and select the grapes. It’s textured and elegant, a style that follows the path of the 2016; it’s elegant but with depth, managing the élevage in foudre better, which was a learning process they started in 2016. 74,570 bottles, 2557 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in September 2020.”

Rothchild y Vega Sicilia Macan Rioja DOCa, Spain 2019 750ml $99 special, 12 bottles available
Robert Parker-Wine Advocate 94 Points “2019 was a more concentrated and powerful year that was warmer and drier; it was saved by the 80 liters of rain in the first half of September, and they tried to select the higher-altitude vineyards to have more freshness. Give it some more time in bottle, and enjoy with powerful food. 87,377 bottles, 2,583 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in August 2021.”

AUSTRIA

Natural wine alert!
Heidi Schrock & Sohne ‘Nostalgie Naturelle’ Pet Nat, Burgenland, Austria 2021 750ml $31.50 special, 12 bottles available
Variety: 70% Pinot Blanc, 30% Pinot Gris
Importer Note “Dry with supple, edginess and gorgeous nuance. Soft white stone fruit with pronounced minerality amid notes of golden apple and a fun fizz. Refreshing.”

Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal DAC, Austria 2023 750ml $19.50 special, 36 bottles available
Winemaker Notes “The classical expression of Austrian culture – a perfect food companion for every day paired with an easy drinkability.”

Weingut Bernhard Ott.

Weingut Bernhard Ott Engabrunner Stein Gruner Veltliner Erste OTW Lage, Kamptal DAC, Austria 2021 750ml $71.90 special, 12 bottles available
Wine Advocate 95-96 Points “Tasted as a sample, the 2021 Ried Stein 1ÖTW Engabrunn Grüner Veltliner offers a deep, fresh and flinty/stony bouquet of ripe fruits and smoky bacon. Full-bodied, rich and dense on the palate, this is an opulent but elegant, fresh, savory and salty Veltliner with spectacular grip and tension. A fascinating wine. Tasted as a sample in September 2022.”

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Weingut Bernhard Ott ‘Am Berg’ Gruner Veltliner, Wagram, Austria 2023 750ml $26 special, 11 bottles available
No reviews for the 2023 vintage. 2022 review provided for reference.
Aleks Zecevic-Wine Enthusiast 92 Points “This is light on its feet, but generous in its offering, featuring aromas of rose petal and peach blossom, with prominent and expressive flavors of white raspberry, pear, flint and spice. It finishes with a mouth-watering, spice- and mineral-infused note.”

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Weingut Bernhard Ott Fass 4 Gruner Veltliner, Wagram, Austria 2022 750ml $31.90 special, 12 bottles available
Wine Enthusiast 91 Points “Complex and focused, with nuances of kiwi, durian and ruby grapefruit and featuring hints of white pepper and wet stone. Long and graceful on the finish, delivering impressively spiced character with shaved ginger and savory mineral.”

GERMANY

Lukas Hammelmann ‘Caesslin’ Blanc de Noirs, Pfalz, Germany 2022 750ml $24 special, 11 bottles available
Importer Notevom Boden “Blanc de Noirs,” or Pinot Noir vinified as a white wine, is pretty common in Germany; it is their “Chardonnay” a white wine with more texture and a lower acid – though of course Hammelmann shapes a Blanc de Noir of extreme lightness and more zing – this has around 7.2 acid and is only 11% alcohol. The wine did go through malolactic, and was bottled unfiltered with only 10mg sulfur. The wine shows pretty soil tones along with fragrant red fruits, strawberries along with a citrus to lift the edges. Ultra-easy-drinking.“

Weingut Carl Loewen.

Weingut Carl Loewen Leiwener Laurentiuslay Riesling Spatlese, Mosel, Germany 2022 750ml $31.90 special, 12 bottles available
James Suckling 94 Points “Wonderful nose of white peach, lemon zest and fresh mint. Very bright and zesty with impressive energy this is an extremely refreshing wine for a Spatlese with the conventional amount of unfermented grape sweetness, in fact it taste barely off-dry. Exciting purity and precision at the vibrant finish. Vegan. Drink or hold.”

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Weingut Carl Loewen Leiwener Laurentiuslay Alte Reben Riesling Trocken, Mosel, Germany 2021 750ml $33 special, 24 bottles available
James Suckling 93 Points “I love the delicate lemon balm and Amalfi lemon nose of this very elegant and filigree dry Mosel riesling. Long racy and lemony finish. Just 11.5% alcohol, but it’s still clearly medium-bodied, perhaps because of the up to 100 year old vines. Vegan. Drink or hold.”

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Weingut Carl Loewen Longuicher Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2022 750ml $26 special, 33 bottles available
James Suckling 93 Points “It’s hard to resist the warm peach fruit and baking spice aromas of this succulent Kabinett. However, on the palate this has an exciting twist of cassis freshness. Excellent vitality. From up to 100-year-old ungrafted vines.”

Merkelbach.

Weingut Alfred Merkelbach Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2022 750ml $31.90 special, 23 bottles available
James Suckling 93 Points “An elegant and finely-nuanced Mosel Kabinett with a wide spectrum of aromas that range from mandarin orange to pomegranate and wild strawberry. In spite of the juiciness on the front and mid-palate this is delicate and has a tantalizing spiciness at the long finish. Drink or hold.”

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Gota Wines.

“Drink it, don’t overthink it.” -Natalia Jessa

Moving from Poland to Ireland to Portugal, while moving also moving professionally from Tesco’s corporate wine buyer to the owner of her own distribution company and wine project, Natalia Jessa has proven herself one of the savviest personalities in wine today. Using her many relationships within the Portugeuse wine industry, Natalia is able to source the best organic grapes from the best sites for each wine she makes.

These are expressive, place-oriented wines at incredible prices. If you haven’t already taken the plunge, drink these wines and see why Portugal has become Europe’s top viticultural hotspot!

Gota Wines Private Selection ‘Prunus’ Tinto, Dao, Portugal 2021 750ml $16 special, 24 bottles available
Decanter World Wine Awards 95 Points “An intense jammy bedrock of blueberry and damson offset with a lively herbaceous and white pepper lift; succulent and juicy with a long, refreshing finish. Stunning!”

Gota Wines Private Selection ‘Prunus’ Branco, Dao, Portugal 2021 750ml $14 special, 24 bottles available
Winemaker Notes “Well-rounded and harmonious with concentrated fruit flavors of peaches yellow plums, apricots and floral notes while mineral on the palate with long mouth-watering finish.”

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We’re slashing prices on all of our in-stock domestic wines in honor of July 4th! Have last minute 4^th of July party planning? We’ve got you. (But don’t miss your opportunity to stock up for the rest of the year’s holiday parties, gifts, and evenings at home, too!)

Our special discount includes all of our Oregon, Washington, Walla Walla, and, last but not least, our pioneering neighbors from the south: California.

Mix and match from any state and any type of wine. If it’s in stock at Vinopolis and crafted in America, it’s on our sale, running now until close of business this Sunday.

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From California, we offer 49 Cabernets, 13 Syrahs & Rhone-Style wines, 12 Zinfandels, 15 Pinot Noirs, and so much more. Stop on in to admire how we fit it all 

Need ideas? Browse staff picks from California such as:

Whites:

Soon to be your favorite white, this blend does it all with style and flair.
My Favourite Neighbour ‘Harvey & Harriet’ Blanc, San Luis Obispo Coast 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $19.50, that’s $18.53 at 5% off and $17.55 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
60% Chardonnay, 26% Albarino, 10% Viognier, 4% Pinot Grigio
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2021 White Blend, a blend of Albariño, Chardonnay, Viognier and Pinot Gris, has intense aromas of peach, lemongrass, fresh citrus, honey and flint, opening to new aromatic nuances with each return to the glass. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with perfumed fruit, loaded with juicy acidity, and it finishes with a touch of anchoring texture. It’s a delicious yet serious white with alluring generosity that keeps you coming back for more.”

A single-vineyard estate wine from the Terlato family, full of tantalizing fruit and cream notes
Rutherford Hill A.J.T. Collection Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 94 points “Stunning, this exuberant, generous version shows notes of passion fruit, Key lime, dried pineapple and orange blossoms, along with grated ginger. Reveals a hint of sea salt minerality on the long, expressive finish, where toasted herb accents linger.”

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An elegant, old-world styled wine
Arnot-Roberts Watson Ranch Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 23 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 points “The 2022 Chardonnay Watson Ranch shows lovely textural depth and resonance. Dried pear, spice, menthol, dried flowers and herbs fill out the layers nicely. The balance here is sublime. This is an especially savory, earthy Chardonnay, with fruit pushed into the background. The 2022 is all class.”

A fabulous year for Sonoma Coast, this wine has cut, poise, and depth
Failla Platt Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $51.90, that’s $49.31 at 5% off and $46.71 at 10% off, 30 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95 points “The 2021 Chardonnay Platt Vineyard shows all the translucent finesse and nuance that is so typical of wines from this site. Lemon peel, chalk, mint white pepper and crushed rocks all run through this finely sculpted, delineated Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. This is such a gorgeous wine.”

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This “mineral-drenched” number hails from the W. S. Keyes vineyard founded in 1888, which sits high above the fog line at 1,825 feet in elevation with nearly-inhospitable soils of white volcanic rock and red clay.
La Jota Vineyard W. S. Keyes Chardonnay, Howell Mountain 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $109, that’s $103.55 at 5% off and $98.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
No review available for the 2020 vintage. 2019 review provided for reference.
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 points “The excellent 2019 Chardonnay W.S. Keyes is a different style of Napa Chard, with only 10% new French oak puncheons and no malolactic fermentation, there’s a delicate wood influence akin to pencil shavings, with more emphasis placed on pear, apple and citrus notes. Medium-bodied, this is a crisp, lean and focused effort that retains a pleasantly silky feel and plenty of length.”

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Étienne de Montille’s (of Domaine de Montille) project in California that’s turning heads and captivating hearts with its soulful and precise wines
Racines ‘Sta. Rita Hills Cuvee’ Chardonnay 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $55, that’s $52.25 at 5% off and $49.50 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Decanter 93 points “A wonderfully complex wine with ample texture. The Sta Rita Hills Cuvée is sourced from some of Santa Barbara’s top Chardonnay sites. The wine sees very little new oak and, as a result, shines forth with delicate brilliance—classically cool climate Chardonnay aromatics of soft white florals, crushed chalk and a touch of mint. The palate has verve and energy with savoury petrichor-driven minerality coming to the fore, followed on by bruised apples, a touch of cardamom and honey to finish adding depth and complexity along the way.”

A customer favorite estate for over a decade, this is a classic
Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Chardonnay, Alexander Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 34 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2019 Chardonnay Estate, matured for 10 months in 33% new oak, is beautiful straight from the bottle. It’s scented of baked apples, allspice, chamomile and meringue plus top notes of flint and lemon. The medium-bodied palate has an alluring balance of textural grip and freshness that drives its concentrated, savory flavors, and it has a very long, gently honeyed finish. 1,738 cases were made.”

Pinot Noir:

Balance is the name of the game here, with this affordable and charming PN
Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $19, that’s $18.05 at 5% off and $17.10 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “In 1975, legendary vintner and American wine pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for “lime kiln”) high in the remote Gavilan Mountains of California’s windswept Central Coast. There, in Mt. Harlan’s low-yielding, limestone-rich soils and cool, arid climate, he began planting what would ultimately become six small estate vineyards. Today, these vineyards are recognized as some of the New World’s most revered Pinot Noir sites.
“Calera is a vision, and Calera’s wines truly express the sense of place. Rather than follow the recommended path, Josh Jensen became a pioneer in American Pinot Noir. Taking his cue from the great domaines of Burgundy, which have grown grapes in limestone soil for centuries, he set out in search of the perfect spot in California to create wines unique to the world but in the style of the greatest wines of France. Site selection was vital as he ventured off the grid to plant on the site of an old limekiln in the Gavilan Mountains of California’s Central Coast.”

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“Gorgeous” and perfumed, this has a long life ahead of it in your cellar and on our table
Failla Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $84.50, that’s $80.28 at 5% off and $76.05 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 98 points “The 2021 Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard is gorgeous, with a floral perfume of fresh roses, raspberry eau de vie, fresh coniferous herbs, and spice. Medium-bodied, this stunning wine has wonderful transparency, with fine sweet tannins, ripe red berries, and fresh flowers. Its fabulous, mineral-laced texture lasts for days, and while it will certainly have serious longevity, it’s irresistible now. Drink 2023-2043.”

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Racines ‘Sta. Rita Hills Cuvee’ Pinot Noir 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 20 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 points “The 2020 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée is a terrific introduction to the range. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice, rose petal and a touch of whole cluster savoriness are all beautifully delineated. This is such a gorgeous and expressive Pinot.”

Generous and silky, this will pair nicely with cream sauces and spicy foods
Sanford Winery Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $33, that’s $31.35 at 5% off and $29.70 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 94 points “The entry level 2020 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes from a mix of the Rinconada and Sanford & Benedict vineyards and spent 11 months in 27% new French oak. This ruby-hued effort gives up a gorgeous perfume of ripe raspberry and strawberry fruits as well as white flowers, spice, and a touch of chalky, mineral-like nuances. Medium-bodied, seamless, and balanced on the palate, it’s just a flat-out beautiful expression of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Drink bottles over the coming 7-8 years.”

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Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot & Bordeaux-Style Blends:

A seriously delicious red from the fore-runners of the “New California” movement
Arnot-Roberts Red, California 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 points “The 2022 Red Wine California is a very pleasant, fruity wine, especially in this vintage. About 50% of the wine was aged in cement. That, along with early bottling, preserves forward fruit and a good bit of freshness. Sweet floral and spice notes lift the mid-palate and finish.”

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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!”

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Just entering its drinking window (with a health decant), it’s “A classic powerful-yet-elegant wine” per Stephen Tanzer
Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2012 750ml Displayed Price: $549, that’s $521.55 at 5% off and $494.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate 99 points “Medium garnet in color, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard opens with the most beautiful red roses and lilacs scents with red and black cherry compote and hints of cinnamon stick, earth, stewed tea, cigar box and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied, rich and seductive with incredibly perfumed fruit and a satiny texture, finishing very long.”

When Aubert de Villaine of Burgundy’s glorious Domaine de la Romanée Conti speaks, we listen
Hyde de Villaine ‘Belle Cousine’ Carneros Red 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 94 points “Blended from 65% cabernet sauvignon and 35% merlot, this elegant, balanced wine offers red fruit, racy tannins, minerality and fresh and crunchy blackcurrants on a full body. Fine-grained tannins enhance the wine’s cool and compact character. Drink or hold.”

Bold and layered, this will grab you and not let go
Peter Michael ‘Les Pavots’ Estate Red, Knights Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $219, that’s $208.05 at 5% off and $197.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 99 points “This is very perfumed with blackberry and pine-cone aromas, as well as raspberries and black cherries. Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins that are tight-grained. Creamy and beautiful. Currant and graphite flavors come through. Lightly chewy at the end. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot, 14% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. Drink after 2025.”

A classic Cali Cab from a “once in a generation, modern day classic” vintage in the region, per Vinous
Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District 2013 750ml Displayed Price: $289, that’s $274.55 at 5% off and $260.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Robert M. Parker Jr.-Wine Advocate 98+ points “The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select will probably hit the magic three-digit score, but it is a more backward style of wine, although probably even more concentrated than the 2012, and that’s saying something. Fabulous potential of 30-50 years is evident in this profound bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon that is inky blue/black to the rim and offers up notes of charcoal embers, scorched earth, blackberries, cassis, blueberries, a hint of coffee, and background barrique smells. Massively concentrated but incredibly elegant and poised, this is a wine of great energy and vibrancy. It is fabulously deep, built like a skyscraper, and set for an incredibly long life. Try not to consume a bottle for at least another 4-5 years and then watch the magic unfold.”

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New arrival – winery library release – James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of 2021
Quintessa Red, Rutherford 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $219, that’s $208.05 at 5% off and $197.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 99 points “Blackberry and black chocolate with mint, conifer and clove. Sweet tobacco, violets and flowers, too. Some graphite. Cool and complex. Full-bodied with ultra-fine, dusty tannins and a wonderful, extremely long finish. Savory and refined. A classic-styled 2018. This needs time, but is so approachable and gorgeous. One of the best Insignias ever. Alive and changing all the time. Leave this for five or six years, but so wonderful now.”
Wine Enthusiast 98 points “This is an exceptional vintage of this exceptional wine, its foundation built around 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, with dustings of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Beautiful in berry fruit, textured and refined tannin and hints of lavender, licorice and sage, it has complexity and energy in equal measure, lengthy and beautifully focused, a truly impressive achievement of site, vintage and winemaker.”
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate 97 points “Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes storming out of the glass with powerful notes of blackcurrant cordial, stewed black plums and boysenberries, plus hints of cedar chest, graphite, menthol and wet slate with a fragrant waft of clove oil. The medium to full-bodied palate already demonstrates remarkable balance at this youthful stage, featuring a firm backbone of fine-grained tannins and bold freshness to support the tightly wound, crunchy black fruits, finishing long and spicy.”

A “sumptuous” yet “racy” Merlot with “tons of depth and plenty of stylishness,” per Antonio Galloni
La Jota Vineyard Merlot, Howell Mountain 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “Lots of black olives with some conifer and mushrooms. Raspberries, too. Full-bodied with soft and round tannins. Really savory. Juicy. Drink now.”

Soar the rapturous heights of Napa
Screaming Eagle ‘The Flight’, Napa Valley 2019 750ml Was $1,099, Displayed Price: $999, that’s $949.05 at 5% off and $899.10 at 10% off, 3 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 99 points “Extremely floral and aromatic with violets and lavender throughout. Black olives, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, very fine-grained tannins that run the length of the wine. Goes on for minutes. A greenish undertone comes out at the end with some spearmint, green tea and green olive. About two-thirds merlot. Best after 2028, but already stunning.”

Syrah / Grenache & Rhone-Style Blends:

Sine Qua Non Into The Dark Grenache, Sta Rita Hills 2004 1.5L Displayed Price: $1,399, that’s $1,329.05 at 5% off and $1,259.10 at 10% off, 1 magnum in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck-Wine Advocate 99 points “More up-front and open-knit, the 2004 Into the Dark (Grenache) checks in as a blend of 84% Grenache, 8% Mourvedre, 7% Syrah and 1% Viognier that comes mostly from Manfred’s 11 Confessions Vineyard, yet includes small portions from Alban (10%) and Alta Mesa (9%) Vineyard. Reminding me of Clos Saint-Jean’s Sanctus Sanctorum with its incredible bouquet of sweet kirsch, licorice, dried baking spices, graphite and ground pepper, this beauty flows onto the palate with impeccable purity, perfect integration of its fruit, tannin and acidity, and blockbuster length. As is common with this estate’s wine, it’s the purity paired with serious richness that sets it apart. While still youthful and benefiting from a healthy decadence, I think it’s drinking at point and would aim to drink bottles over the coming 4-5 years. It will evolve gracefully for longer, but I see no reason to hold off.-JD”

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Customer favorite estate and an incredible value for the money
Marietta Cellars Gibson Block Syrah, McDowell Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 95 points “Deep ruby-purple, the 2019 Gibson Block Syrah has a core of cassis and soaring violet perfume with accents of coffee beans, dark chocolate, aniseed and mint. The full-bodied palate is powerful and concentrated with broody, iron-laced fruits, pleasantly chewy tannins and bright freshness elevating floral perfume on the finish.”

Delicious and juicy, drinking well now
Pax The Bench Vineyard Syrah, Clements Hills 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $36, that’s $34.20 at 5% off and $32.40 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 points “The 2021 Syrah The Bench Vineyard is silky, layered and exceptionally beautiful. Inky blue/purplish fruit, licorice, lavender, black pepper and mint all race out of the glass. The 2021 is a bit lighter than some of the other wines in the range. In exchange, though, it will drink well upon release.”

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A benchmark for Rhône-style wines from California at an everyday drinking price
Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant, Central Coast 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $14.50, that’s $13.78 at 5% off and $13.05 at 10% off, 36 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 92 points “This classic, pioneering Rhône red continues inspiring the masses. The blend of 65% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 15% Cinsaut and 2% Petite Sirah starts with crisp red currant, crumple flower and cracked white pepper aromas. The palate is young, fresh and tense, offering raspberry jam dusted in lavender and delicate baking spices”

Zinfandel:

Top-notch Zin loaded with “complexity and depth”, per Antonio Galloni
Bedrock Wine Co. Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Red, Contra Costa County 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 96 points “From Zinfandel grown in the pure sand soils of this incredible site, the 2021 Evangelho Vineyard Heritage is lifted and pure with raspberry liqueur, fresh flowers, and brushy earth. Medium-bodied, with a highly refined structure, it reveals a floral perfume of herbes de Provence and rose petals that lasts long after the wine has dissipated. With fine tannins and a gorgeous, sandy mineral texture, it’s a beautiful wine to drink over the next 10 or more years.”

Old-school style with spice and flair
Cline Cellars Eight Spur Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 13 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “An old-school Zin that smells fresh from the briar patch, this is ripe but not over the top, showing lively flavors of wild berry, licorice and savory cracked pepper. Drink now through 2031. 1,000 cases made.”

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This leans in to the spice and earthiness of Zin, crafted from one of California’s oldest vineyards
(Domaine de la Terre Rouge) Easton Rinaldi Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel, Fiddletown 2015 750ml Displayed Price: $36, that’s $34.20 at 5% off and $32.40 at 10% off, 13 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 94 points “Hardly a run-of-the-mill wine, this potent liquid exudes tobacco and flint aromas that join with wood smoke, cocoa and blackberry flavors to make it dramatic and spicy. Full body and firm tannins build great structure to pair with indulgent proteins and give it the stuffing to age. Best from 2022.”

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Domestic Discount Days: Focus on WA / Walla Walla 7-2-24

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Domestic Discount Days

We’re slashing prices on all of our in-stock domestic wines in honor of July 4th! That includes all of our Oregon, Washington, Walla Walla, and California wines. Red, white, orange, rosé, and sparkling, too! Mix and match from any state and any type of wine. If it’s in stock at Vinopolis and crafted in America, it’s on our sale, running now until close of business this Sunday.

We offer 341 domestic wines on sale now.

From Washington and Walla Walla, we offer 13 Syrahs, 5 Grenaches/Blends, 6 Tempranillos, and so much more.

Need ideas? Browse staff picks from Washington state and Walla Walla such as:

White:

Sustainability-minded winery focused on tasty wines (and quirky labels), this is a lovely Chard full of energy and flavor
The Walls Vineyards ‘Les Jeunes Vignes’ Chardonnay, Columbia Valley 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 27 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “We’re calling this wine “young vines” because, by French standards, all American vines are young. This Chardonnay comes from premium vineyards in warmer sections of Washington as well as the cooler Columbia Gorge site. By blending the two sites, we have crafted a wine of complexity and beautiful balance.”

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Syrah, Grenache & Rhone-Style Blends:

“The Cayuse wines continue to set the benchmark for Rhône varieties in Washington State…” —Eric Guido, Vinous

Cayuse Vineyards En Cerise Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $125, that’s $118.75 at 5% off and $112.50 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 96 points “This is meaty, with ripe dark berries, plum skins, smoked bacon, cocoa and ground spiced and pepper. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, chalky tannins and a polished texture, with crushed-stone minerality and dried orange peel. Lengthy and persistent, with a savory finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold”

Cayuse Vineyards En Cerise Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 98 points “A slightly darker, meatier wine, offering a Jamet-like bouquet of blackberries, ground pepper, black olive, bloody meat, crushed rocks, and violets. Showing less overt funkiness and just a stunningly pure, elegant, medium to full-bodied Syrah, it has silky tannins, a great spine of acidity, and a great, great finish…”

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Cayuse Vineyards En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $125, that’s $118.75 at 5% off and $112.50 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 95 points “Ripe black raspberries, iodine, spring flowers, gamey meats, and pepper all emerge from the 2020 Syrah En Chamberlin Vineyard, a deeper, broader, medium to full-bodied Syrah with ripe, rounded tannins, a great mid-palate, and outstanding length. This meaty, gamey, complex, classic Cayuse Syrah is already approachable today but will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 15+.”

The flagship bottling of this mailing list-mostly wine; it’s a marriage of “power and exoticism,” to quote the winery
Delmas SJR Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Owen Bargreen-Vinous 97 points “This is now the third opportunity I have had to review the utterly stunning 2019 Syrah SJR Vineyard – a wine that is actually showing better than when I first tasted it. Initially more reticent and Burgundian, this polished Syrah was aged in 60% new French oak before bottling. The wine shows beautiful red rose petals, nori, smoldering stones and orange blossom. The palate is exceedingly elegant with silky tannins and a light dusting of white pepper and salinity. Ripe strawberry, pomegranate seed and orange rind flavors combine with wet stone and rose water undertones. Make sure to give this beautiful Syrah at least one hour of air if consuming in its youth.”

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Rich, dense, and (as promised) tooth-staining!
Dusted Valley Stained Tooth Syrah, Columbia Valley 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $29, that’s $27.55 at 5% off and $26.10 at 10% off, 23 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 92 points “A co-fermented blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier, the 2020 Syrah Stained Tooth sports a medium ruby/plum color as well as great nose of ripe black raspberry and blueberry fruit, iron, peppery herbs, and bacon fat. It’s medium to full-bodied, has lots of fruit, ripe tannins, and an outstanding finish.”

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Horsepower Vineyards ‘The Tribe Vineyard’ Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $169, that’s $160.55 at 5% off and $152.10 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 97+ points “The 2016 Syrah The Tribe is largely in the same mold with a gamy, meaty, backward profile. Smoked meats, earthy dark fruits, ground pepper, and wood smoke are all present in this medium to full-bodied, concentrated Syrah that’s going to benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and cruise for 15-20 years.”

Horsepower Vineyards ‘The Tribe Vineyard’ Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $179, that’s $170.05 at 5% off and $161.10 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Anthony Mueller-Wine Advocate 97 points “The 2019 Syrah The Tribe Vineyard starts with a stemmy, fresh and savory nose with a delightful meaty aroma and dusty florals before wafting with a succulent raspberry skin essence. Medium to full-bodied, the Syrah displays a vibrant mineral tension and spicy mouthfeel before subtle flavors of dried herbs sway with a firm tannic structure. The wine continues to evolve and unpack over the long, lingering finish with a pleasing smoky nuance and persistent peppery note. Give it a few more years in the bottle before opening. Bravo!”

Soft, silky, and loaded with spice
Illahe Grenache, Wahluke Slope 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Made with fruit from Mattawa Vineyards, this wine was fermented with native yeast in concrete and barrel-aged with 20% being whole cluster.”

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A national favorite for Washington reds, K Vintners’ The Boy is worth every point
K Vintners The Boy Grenache, Walla Walla Valley 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 99 points “Super smooth and mouth-filling but also lacy and filigreed, the wine combines powerful, broad and ripe strawberries, red plums and cedar on a full body blanketed in soft tannins but with fresh acidity. Aged 18 months on the lees in neutral, large-format barrels. Drink now or hold.”

Cabernet Sauvignon & Bordeaux-Style Blends:

A staff favorite!
LUKE Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $19.50, that’s $18.53 at 5% off and $17.55 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “LUKE Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas dominated by marionberry and dark chocolate, accented by hints of mint and molasses. Supple, focused and expressive, layering coffee-accented blackberry and currant flavors with polished tannins and hints of cedar and smoke.”

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Crafted by Corliss Estates, this is a top notch budget-friendly red
Secret Squirrel Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $19, that’s $18.05 at 5% off and $17.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Anthony Mueller-Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is fresh, expressive and pure, with an open-knit, juicy, succulent core. Medium to full-bodied, fresh, succulent and juicy with fine-grained tannins, this wine over delivers for the price and will outperform the competition once it’s released. Buy it by the case.”
Winery Note “Secret Squirrel is owned and operated by Michael and Lauri Corliss. Made by the crew at Corliss Estates, Tranche Cellars consistently delivers serious, impeccably made wines that over-deliver.”

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Surprisingly elegant and zippy, perfect with food
Substance ‘Cs’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $14.50, that’s $13.78 at 5% off and $13.05 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 92 points “Juicy blue fruits, leafy tobacco, violets, and orange blossom notes all emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Cs and it’s medium to full-bodied, has a beautifully balanced, fruit-forward style, no hard edges, and a great finish. It’s no simple fruit bomb and has notable structure, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. It reminds me of a top Cru Bourgeois from Bordeaux and represents a stunning value. Drink it over the coming 7-8 years.”

Tempranillo:

Spain’s most famous and finest grape found a new home in the Pacific Northwest, and we’re loving it, especially in Christophe Baron’s capable hands!

Cayuse Vineyards Impulsivo Tempranillo, Walla Walla Valley 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $129, that’s $122.55 at 5% off and $116.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 96 points “Showing beautifully, with pure cassis and black raspberry fruits as well as loads of dried flowers, cedar, tobacco, and dried herbs, the 2018 Impulsivo is medium to full-bodied and has a seamless, elegant texture, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It shows more meaty, almost bloody nuances with time in the glass, and it’s certainly a singular expression of Tempranillo. The tannins are present yet polished and ripe, and it has a great mid-palate as well as the balance and elegance to drink nicely today yet also improve with short-term cellaring and keep for two decades.”

Cayuse Vineyards Impulsivo Tempranillo, Walla Walla Valley 2020 750ml Was $133, Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 25 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “Enticing aromas of black cherries, blackberries, licorice, cloves, green chilis and dark chocolate. It’s full-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Beautifully deep, fleshy and inky, with excellent freshness, too. Spicy and attention-grabbing. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
Jeb Dunnuck 94+ points “Tight and closed, with notions of bloody blue fruits, iodine, rose petals, and cedarwood, the 2020 Impulsivo hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a nicely balanced, layered mouthfeel, and ripe tannins that emerge on the finish. I like its concentration, and its tannins are polished and beautifully integrated, but this is in need of a solid 4-5 years of bottle age to show its full potential. It should have 20-25 years of overall longevity when all is said and done.”
Skurnik notes “100% Tempranillo. En Chamberlin Vineyard (Walla Walla Valley AVA). Planted in 1998. 10′ by 4′ planting density. 6.1 acres planted. 12-18” of silty loam and basalt cobblestone soils. 875 ft. elevation.”

Cayuse Vineyards Impulsivo Tempranillo, Walla Walla Valley 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $159, that’s $151.05 at 5% off and $143.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Anthony Mueller-Wine Advocate 95 points “Admittedly, I’m a lover of Tempranillo from Spain. While this is nothing close to the Rioja expression, the 2021 Impulsivo does have plenty of admirable qualities, possessing a generous profile of dusty, dark red fruit, with aromas that slowly release from the glass with elements of beef broth and sour plum reduction. Medium to full-bodied, the palate shows considerable weight and texture before displaying silky tannins with a delightful umami essence. After last year’s vintage, I’m happy to say this bottling is back on track and firing on all cylinders. The wine aged 18 months in 50% new and neutral French oak demi-muids, foudre and barrels. 4,824 bottles produced.”

No Girls La Placiencia Vineyard Tempranillo, Walla Walla Valley 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 13 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 97 points “Similarly colored, the 2016 Tempranillo La Paciencia Vineyard offers an exotic bouquet of black cherries, violets, chocolate, tobacco, smoke, and candied orange rind. It’s deep, beautiful, savory, and full-bodied, with a thrilling texture. It’s another incredibly elegant, singular wine from this estate. 321 cases.”

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Sparkling:

Is there better bang-for-the-buck Champagne-method sparklers made in the Willamette Valley?
Goodfellow Family Cellars Willamette Valley Extra Brut NV 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 33 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Comprised of 67% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Noir, from vintages 2019-2022. Elevage is a range of larger format French oak and Acacia puncheons. This is an early disgorgement, but the wine contains a significant percentage of reserve wines aged 30 months or longer on lees in puncheon. My favorite things about this wine are its refinement, layering, and integration. It is both light bodied and ethereal, but with excellent texture and suppleness. It moves through a range of aromatics, stony, citrusy, with touches of yeast esters, a bit of stoniness, it’s both brightly fresh and yet texturally mature. Light in the mouth at 12.2%, it covers mineral notes, mandarins, and pastry dough. The polished elegance and refinement is balanced by a lovely freshness in the acidity. The bottle disappears quite quickly.”

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One for the cellar, inspired by the greatest names in Grower Champagne
Goodfellow Family Cellars Durant Vineyard Blanc de Blancs, Dundee Hills NV 750ml Displayed Price: $56, that’s $53.20 at 5% off and $50.40 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “100% Chardonnay from volcanic clay soils. Durant is East facing, and the bulk of this wine is from older vines (1993) planted at the foot of the hill. Cool air pools in the block, keeping acids high and slowing sugar accumulation as the fruit ripens leading to an optimal situation for sparkling wine. Elevage is all in larger barrels from vintages 2019 and 2021 (55%/45%), tirage 4/2022. Aromatically, this wine jumps from the glass. Lemon curd, wheat fields, pastry dough, toasted hazelnuts, apple pie, and grilled bread. In the palate it is tranquil and smooth, staying with citrus notes and river stones. Lots of suppleness and movement, and a layer of density up from the Willamette Valley, that all flows down the palate into a lovely balanced finish. While this has two years in bottle on the lees, it also has significant amounts of reserve wines that spent more than 30 months on the lees in puncheon, so the development is exceptional for this age.”

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Fun and fizzy, this is easy-drinking at its finest
The Eyrie Vineyards ‘Spark’ Sparkling Rosé, Willamette Valley NV 750ml Displayed Price: $19, that’s $18.05 at 5% off and $17.10 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
“The NV Spark is a blend of 55% Pinot Noir, 37% Chasselas Doré and 8% Pinot Blanc, from 31-year-old vines. It is an “ultra brut,” although this particular bottling is made using forced carbonation instead of méthode Champenois. Medium to deep cherry-pink in color, it has aromas of cantaloupe, strawberries, raspberries and lemon peel with notes of stone and toast. The palate is dry with citrus and red berry flavors, spritely mousse and a refreshing, mineral-driven finish.” -Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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Rosé:

From the leader in Biodynamics in the Willamette Valley!
Brick House Vineyards Intentional Rose of Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $29, that’s $27.55 at 5% off and $26.10 at 10% off, 17 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.”

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Buy a case and drink over the course of a year – this will only get better with time in the bottle
Goodfellow Family Cellars Rosé of Pinot Noir, 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.”

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Chardonnay & Other Whites:

Some of the finest grapes in the Valley, crafted into some of the finest white wine we offer.
Arterberry Maresh Maresh Vineyard Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $72, that’s $68.40 at 5% off and $64.80 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 96 points “The 2021 Chardonnay Maresh Vineyard comes from Wente vines planted in 1983 and was matured in 20% Damy barrels for nine months before finishing in stainless steel. The nose is alluringly spicy, opening from flint and roasted almonds to an intense core of savory yellow peach and beeswax. The palate is satiny and unctuous with ripe fruit, floral perfume and flinty streaks. Despite its luxurious texture and flavor, it maintains its shimmery acidity and boasts a long, dynamic finish. It’s a special expression that offers pleasurable generosity and precision.”

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This will knock your socks off; Tyson Crowley makes energetic Chards and this is his top bottling of the vintage
Crowley “Phoebe” Chardonnay, Four Winds Vineyard, Willamette Valley 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $55, that’s $52.25 at 5% off and $49.50 at 10% off, 13 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Aromas of Asian pear, lemon chiffon, honeysuckle, mint and a trace of eucalyptus. The palate has the typical Four Winds high tension and firm acidity combined with mineral to complete its austerity. Richness from barrel enters mid palate and merges with silky texture and creamy fruit to a complete high energy finish. Beeswax lingers as does lime-pie. Wente & Draper clones. Native fermentation.”

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From a cool pocket in the YCD, this is loaded with aromatics despite its lithe body
Goodfellow Family Cellars Tsai Vineyard Chardonnay, Yamhill-Carlton District 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Audrey Frick-Jeb Dunnuck 93 points “The medium golden 2021 Chardonnay Tsai Vineyard is ripe with forward aromatics of preserved Meyer lemon, toasted spice, pineapple rind, and gunflint. Medium-bodied and silky on the palate, it has great balanced energy as well as a long, clean finish, with notes of lemon custard on the back palate. Drink 2024-2030.”

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Our go-to varietal white producer in the Valley, we’ve been stocking these dry-farmed gems for years
Illahe Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $19, that’s $18.05 at 5% off and $17.10 at 10% off, 29 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The reserve chardonnay in 2022 comes mainly from Ash Creek and Nelson vineyards, with a tiny boost from the Woodworth vineyard on the top of Mt. Pisgah. It’s fermented 75% in oak, 40% of which is new oak, and gets stirred once a week. After primary, it undergoes partial malolactic fermentation.”

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From the force of nature that founded Beaux Freres, this is Mike Etzel’s and Carey Critchlow’s biodynamic estate in the Ribbon Ridge.
Sequitur Chardonnay, Ribbon Ridge 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $66, that’s $62.70 at 5% off and $59.40 at 10% off, 34 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 93 points “A deliciously vibrant chardonnay with lemons, jasmine, brown rice, hazelnuts, white grapefruit and apricots. It’s medium-bodied, sleek and elegant, with gentle butter and pastry undertones to the fresh fruit. Long and creamy at the end. Drink now or hold.”

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Is it that good? Yes, it’s that good.
Ovum ‘Memorista’ Riesling, Eola-Amity Hills 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $27, that’s $25.65 at 5% off and $24.30 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Michael Alberty-Wine Enthusiast 96 points “A pear aroma is surrounded by a bouquet of apple blossoms, fresh pine cones and the sweet spice of daphne flowers. Lemon cake and juniper berry flavors are joined by something akin to anise or caraway seeds. Elevated acidity makes the Memorista vibrate on the palate. Enjoy this remarkable Riesling now–2034.”

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“consistently one of the best white wine values in Oregon”
Peter William Vineyard Daisy Creek Vineyard Viognier, Rogue Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Michael Alberty-Wine Enthusiast 93 points “The Daisy Creek Viognier is consistently one of the best white wine values in Oregon. This year’s model starts off with pear, butterscotch and talc aromas. Blazing acidity shines through as flavors like grilled pineapple, Thai basil and blood orange sorbet sashay across the palate.”

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Pinot Noir:

Take in this gorgeous point of view…
Ayres Perspective Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $30.90, that’s $29.36 at 5% off and $27.81 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “A true snapshot of the Ribbon Ridge AVA! Our estate vines pair perfectly with neighboring vines from Armstrong and Lichtenwalter vineyards. Enjoy notes of boysenberry, cinnamon, and dried tobacco.”

Looking for the best up-and-coming winery in the Valley? Better call Saul…
Championship Bottle “Lost Coastlines” Fir Crest Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $33, that’s $31.35 at 5% off and $29.70 at 10% off, 31 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Lost Coastlines hails from Fir Crest Vineyard, a site that we believe to be the most interesting in all of the prestigious Yamhill-Carlton AVA, but whose reputation hadn’t yet caught up to its quality. Robert Mosier’s site takes the marine-sedimentary soils that the appellation is known for, but its proximity to the coast makes it significantly cooler than most of the more famous vineyards nearby.That means a wine with a intriguing dialectic between dark color and lively acidity, between red and black fruits, all laced with a distinct edge of rosemary and thyme. It’s a structured bottle that’s built for the cellar—perhaps less playful than our other reds, but with a tremendously compelling personality. Fir Crest responds beautifully to whole-cluster fermentation, and we avoided masking any of the site’s personality with new oak. 120 cases were produced, though we are earmarking a chunk of those for our library already.”

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Found mostly in restaurants across Portland, we always manage to talk Tyson out of a few cases of this drink-now delight to share with you
Crowley Entre Nous Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $36, that’s $34.20 at 5% off and $32.40 at 10% off, 34 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “2022 was a return to cool vintage for Oregon, and the wines have benefitted greatly. Entre Nous has a touch of new oak that we just can’t get enough of, and it frames a palate of crunchy red flesh apple light maple candy that lead to a long umami finish.”

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Floral, red-fruited, and laced with hints of iron, this comes into its prime after a decade in the bottle. A favorite in our cellars, why not yours?
Crowley La Colina Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2021 vintage. 2019 review provided for reference.
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 94 points “Limpid ruby. Highly expressive aromas of raspberry liqueur, cherry cola, baking spices and succulent herbs show fine definition and acquire a suave floral note as the wine opens up. Silky and expansive on the palate, offering appealingly sweet red and blue fruit, candied lavender and exotic spice flavors that tighten up on the back half. Finishes sappy and impressively long, with strong red fruit thrust, repeating florality and gently gripping tannins.”

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Fun & fanciful, this wine will inspire
Dominio IV The Imagination Series ‘Ocean Meets Forest’ Estate Pinot Noir, Oregon 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $29, that’s $27.55 at 5% off and $26.10 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
Patrick Reuter, Owner/Winemaker note “During the summer the Pacific Ocean and the Willamette Valley engage in a daily conversation regarding the weather. Pinot Noir records the dialog in its berries. In the morning, the clouds of the sea creeps into the valley’s forests and vineyards engaging in light chit-chat. The mid-day Sun usually dominates the conversation. By the evening, casual banter has changed to the wind’s whipping whorl of discussion that thickens the skin of the fruit and leaves behind the freshness of acid. Clouds, sun, and wind have a distinct and wonderful influence on the wines of the Willamette Valley, enjoy your own conversation over a glass of “Ocean Meets Forest”.”

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We adore winemaker Grant Coulter’s work; this bold and expressive wine shows the hedonistic side of what the Valley can offer without sacrificing poise and character
Flaneur Wines Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $28, that’s $26.60 at 5% off and $25.20 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
VinopolNote: This pinot noir is juicy, concentrated, and full of darker berry fruit and spice showing on the nose and palate. The structure has bright acidity and a long finish and is very approachable. This wine is ready to drink now and makes the perfect pairing pinot!

Could there be a finer combination of top-rated winemakers and first-class vineyard?
Goodfellow Family Cellars Temperance Hill Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 23 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 93+ points “The remarkably pretty 2021 Pinot Noir Temperance Hill slowly evolves in the glass, wafting up with a bouquet of dried strawberries, cedar, crushed stone, and dusty rose. This is silky smooth with medium-bodied weight and crisp red fruits cascading across a core of brisk acidity. Tactile mineral tones mingle with a gentle layer of fine tannins as the 2021 finishes a spicy citrus twang, long and staining yet still remarkably fresh. 100% whole cluster.”

Erin Nuccio, owner and winemaker of Haden Fig and Evesham Wood, somehow manages to do it all: make distinctive and delicious wines from not one but two wineries. Bravo!
Haden Fig Croft Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $36, that’s $34.20 at 5% off and $32.40 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The storied vines of the Croft family are located in the southern aspect of the northern Willamette Valley and nestled in the coastal foothills. Organically-farmed for 30 years and certified Salmon Safe since 2008, three generations of the Croft family continue to carry on a legacy of responsible growing and management that dates back to its earliest days. This bottle is about black cherry, and raspberry preserves and extends a firm grip to the finish. Wonderful. Croft Vineyard is certified organic.”

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Grant Coulter and Renee Saint-Amour are a powerhouse team. This is a perfect package, inside and out.
Hundred Suns Sequitur Vineyard Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $61.90, that’s $58.81 at 5% off and $55.71 at 10% off, 26 bottles in stock now
Jeremy Young-International Wine Report 96 points “Sporting a glistening medium to dark ruby core and a neon pink rim in the glass, and saw 35% whole cluster used during fermentation and then aged for 11 months in French oak. It’s a richer and more serious Pinot Noir from Hundred Suns that gifts notes of boysenberry, blue plum skin, hoisin sauce, Asian spices, tilled earth, and black tea. Well-balanced, with no rough edges, it seems nothing is out of place in this Pinot. I loved the blue and black fruit finish and the peppery note you get on the front palate. Highly recommended.”

Oh yes, and the Pinot Noir is even better!
Sequitur Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $85, that’s $80.75 at 5% off and $76.50 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 94-96 points “I tasted the 2021 Sequitur Pinot Noir about three weeks before it was bottled. Medium ruby-purple in color, it has intense aromas of pomegranate, rhubarb and even boysenberry, plus accents of garrigue, conifer and orange peel. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with addicting bursts of juicy acidity, generous, nuanced fruit and a very long, layered finish.”

Other Reds:

We can’t let the Willamette have all the fun!
Peter William Peter William Vineyard Grenache, Rogue Valley 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Michael Alberty-Wine Enthusiast 91 points “After 10 months in neutral French oak, this Grenache is eager to make friends. Its dark chocolate and meaty aromas will make you crave pork mole. The flavors are a tangy combination of boysenberry and orange zest, with bits of tobacco and ginger. Boisterous acidity intersects with firm tannins.”

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Melt-in-your-mouth bold flavors; this is your call to fire up the grill.
Peter William GSM, Rogue Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
Michael Alberty-Wine Enthusiast 91 points “This GSM, made with fruit from Peter William and Folin Vineyards, spent 20 months in French oak, 50% new and 50% neutral. It is lithe and lean, with aromas of poppies and lavender melding with blackberry tea. Raspberry and tart cherry flavors are flanked by bacon fat and cardamom.”

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Do you drink Brunello?

You should.

5% off any 3-5 in-stock Siro Pacenti wines
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2019 is being heralded as one of the all-time great Brunello vintages, building off of similar success for the year in the region of Piedmont to the north. As such, we’ll be bringing in a wide variety of top producers and bottlings from 2019 that demonstrate the incredible character of Montalcino and its ageworthy wines. One producer that consistently grabs our attention and is a MUST BUY for any Brunello enthusiast, is Siro Pacenti. This winery, founded in 1970 by Siro and now run by his son Giancarlo makes deliciously structured Brunello of a more opulent quality than many of its peers. The wines spend 2 years time in French oak, balancing Sangiovese Grosso’s powerful grape tannins with the softness of wood spice.

The estate’s vineyards exist in two zones. Their oldest vineyard Pelagrilli is just to the North of Montalcino (a place you must visit one in your life) and is comprised of sandy clay. Later in the estate’s history they incorporated vineyards to the South in the Piancornello district near Castelnuovo dell’Abate that consist of gravelly soil over hard bedrock. Pacenti works with massale selection of the existing vines, avoiding the use of clones to preserve the nuances of its vineyards. Biodynamic practices are paired with modern winemaking equipment to build Brunello that is meant to embody the terroir from where it is formed, and consistently achieve excellence in the bottle.

What is Brunello like?

It’s as ageworthy as a Bordeaux and as delicately perfumed as a fine Barolo. Dark black cherry, licorice, tobacco and sun-kissed Italian herbs.

There are 3 main wines which the estate produces:

Brunello di Montalcino: The flagship wine, made from 100% Sangiovese, it is known for its elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Brunello di Montalcino “Vecchie Vigne”: Produced from older vines, this wine is celebrated for its depth, concentration, and refined character.
Rosso di Montalcino: Often referred to as a “baby Brunello,” this wine is made from younger Sangiovese vines and is approachable at a younger age.

Perhaps no single classic region has experiencd rebirth as much as Brunello di Montalcino. Back in the late 20th century there were only a handful of producers that were catching global attention and occupying spots on some of the finest wine lists in the world. Today, the gorgeous hilltown of Montalcino and its surrounding vineyards are bursting at the seams with top-class wineries and beautiful sangiovese grosso based wines.

The wine community often looks to Tuscany and Bolgheri as it’s Italian comparisons to the wines of Bordeaux. This makes sense given that those regions are incorporating French varietals like Cabernet and Merlot into their Super Tuscan blends. However, when it comes to the wines that have the most density, structure, and potential to unlock bold complexity with age, it is Brunello that I think most about. Siro Pacenti being a wine I’d buy in a heartbeat over the 10x priced crus of Chateau that rest on their laurels.

Check out our selection of Siro Pacenti wines below!

Siro Pacenti, Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli 2019 750ml $59 special, 36 bottles available
PRE-ARRIVAL ETA EARLY JULY
Wine Spectator 97 points “Packed with vivid black cherry, black currant and plum fruit, as well as iron, sanguine and tobacco accents, this red shows some power and tension, but also grace and balance. The lingering aftertaste features bright, ripe fruit and wild herbs. Best from 2027 through 2043. 2,000 cases made, 680 cases imported.”
Wine Advocate 94+ points “The Siro Pacenti 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli is heavily marked by an oak tone that sits front and center with whiffs of campfire ash or freshly split firewood. The wine shows rock-solid concentration and a level of phenolic extraction that you don’t easily find in Montalcino, unless you make it your mission. The tannins are bitter and grippy, and the oak tannins overshadow the fruit tannins at this very young stage in the wine’s life. The alcohol content is a very high 15.5%. Having said all that, 2019 does offer an excellent core of dark fruit, and it has the elements, and the freshness, for long aging. If you love the wines of Siro Pacenti, then you know these wines need more bottle age. Production is 24,000 bottles.”

Siro Pacenti, Brunello di Montalcino Vecche Vigne 2017 750ml $99 special, 12 bottles available
Wine Advocate 94 points “The Siro Pacenti 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne shows an extra degree of concentration and thickness thanks both to the vintage (this hot and dry growing season produced darker, more intense berries) and the older vines that also work toward greater fruit weight. The Vecchie Vigne shows lots of depth and textural weaving with dark berries and oak spice. In fact, the oak (and that big 15% alcohol) is more prominent in this 18,000-bottle release. It offers long-lasting notes of smoke, sweet cedar and woodshop.”
Vinous 92 points “The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne presents an intense bouquet of crushed raspberries and cloves giving way to dusty florals and hints of incense. The textures are wonderfully silky and refined, ushering in a rush of mineral-tinged primary fruits that are brighter and more red-toned in this vintage than usual, as well as incredibly concentrated. The tannins come forward through the close, grippy and youthfully dry, along with a salty flourish, while leaving hints of licorice to slowly taper off. Siro Pacenti cut their production down by 50% to create this successful expression of the 2017 vintage.”

Siro Pacenti, Brunello di Montalcino Vecche Vigne 2018 750ml $99 special, 11 bottles available
Vinous 94 points “The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne opens with hauntingly dark florals and balsamic tones, as swirling bring about hints of black currant and crushed stone. This is supremely soft-textured, yet lifted by cooling minerality and bright acidity that guides its crunchy wild berry fruits across the palate. It tapers off with amazing length and potency, drenching the senses with primary concentration, as a framework of fine tannins gently tug at the cheeks. The 2018 Vecchie Vigne is a radiant Brunello in need of cellaring to fully blossom. That said, I don’t remember ever tasting a VV from Siro Pacenti with this much energy. I’m very eager to taste this again with some bottle age.”

Siro Pacenti, Brunello di Montalcino Vecche Vigne 2019 750ml $113.50 special, 18 bottles available
PRE-ARRIVAL ETA EARLY JULY
James Suckling 99 points “Black cherries, lavender, black mushrooms, lead pencil and violets on the nose. Full-bodied with a powerful and polished tannin structure that follows through to the very end. Pure, silky texture. Fascinating aftertaste of ripe fruit, yet it’s fresh and tense. Some orange peel, too. Glorious at the end. So well crafted and pointed. This needs another three to five years to integrate but already extremely impressive.”
Wine Advocate 95+ points “Showing an inky dark appearance and made with old-vine fruit, the Siro Pacenti 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne has a note of baked blackberry pie with the crust, raspberry preserves, barbecue smoke, cigar box and every other rather extreme aromatic description you could apply to a heavily barrique-aged red wine. It’s overblown for sure, especially at this young age, but experience teaches us that Siro Pacenti’s wines need time, lots of time, before all the elements fall into palace. The alcohol is registered at 15%, and there are jackhammer tannins to close. Some 22,000 bottles were made, and they should be put aside for another 10 years.”
Vinou 95 points “The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne is intense, bursting from the glass with a blend of rosemary and spiced blood orange before evolving to show dried black cherries and hints of incense. This flows across the palate with velvety textures complicated by tactile mineral tones and zesty acidity as cool-toned red and black fruits slowly saturate. A web of fine-grained tannins envelops the senses as the 2019 finishes dramatically long and staining, leaving traces of cedary spice and inner rose to linger on and on. This is a formidable VecchieVigne that will pay dividends in the cellar. Drink: 2026-2039.”

Siro Pacenti, Rosso di Montalcino Pelagrilli 2021 750ml $59 special, 36 bottles available
Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino drinks more like a Brunello than it does a Rosso. The wine shows dark but vibrant fruit with blackberry and blackcurrant. There is earthy spice, cola and smoke. The wine is powerful and full throttle (with a 15% alcohol content that you can’t overlook) with a rich, medium-weight mouthfeel. It also shows good structure and young tannins. Production is 15,000 bottles.”

Do you drink Brunello?You should.

5% off any 3-5 in-stock Siro Pacenti wines10% off any 6 or more in-stock Siro Pacenti winesSale ends Wednesday July 3rd at 9AM PST

What is Brunello like?It’s as ageworthy as a Bordeaux and as delicately perfumed as a fine Barolo. Dark black cherry, licorice, tobacco and sun-kissed Italian herbs.

Do you drink Brunello?

You should.

5% off any 3-5 in-stock Siro Pacenti wines
10% off any 6 or more in-stock Siro Pacenti wines
Sale ends Wednesday July 3rd at 9AM PST

What is Brunello like?

It’s as ageworthy as a Bordeaux and as delicately perfumed as a fine Barolo. Dark black cherry, licorice, tobacco and sun-kissed Italian herbs.