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Say Goodbye to 2025 With A Sale On Cayuse! 12-31-25

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Cayuse Sale



Holiday Hours:
 
Wednesday, 12/31/25 10 am – 6 pm

Thursday, 1/1/26 closed

We will reopen for our regular business hours
 
Friday, January 2nd 10 am – 6 pm



Stock Up & Save On:
 
Cayuse

 
If you find yourself in Eastern Oregon, you might be surprised to find a cult. Er, cult winemaker, that is. Champagnois-turned Oregonian Christophe Baron is the man behind some of Walla Walla Valley’s finest wines that are nearly impossible to source. Though mostly associated with Washington state, a quirk in geography means the bottom smidge of this Valley is in Oregon. That smidge contains a subregion of the Valley: The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. And, despite refusing to use the designation, Christophe Baron more or less put it on the map.
 
His Walla Walla portfolio now includes Grenache, Syrah, Tempranillo, and more sourced from Oregon and Washington. Representing the pinnacle of the region’s reds, we’re never surprised when they rake in top notch scores or sell out shortly after their arrival. You’ve been warned!
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Cayuse
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Cayuse
 

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Sale ends Saturday, January 3rd at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer 30 in-stock Cayuse options on sale now:

Cayuse Vineyards Camaspelo, Walla Walla Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $129, that’s $122.55 at 5% off and $116.10 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 94 points
“A cabernet sauvignon–based blend with some merlot and just a dash of tempranillo, this offers an attractive dark-fruited nose with hints of crushed walnuts, bay leaves, blackcurrant bush and wet stones. The palate is framed and tight yet finely textured, showing a juicy flow of fruit underneath a firm and chewy tannin structure. Long and tightly wound. From biodynamically grown grapes. Try in 2028.”

Cayuse Vineyards Camaspelo, Walla Walla Valley 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $125, that’s $118.75 at 5% off and $112.50 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now

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
Jeb Dunnuck 97 points
“Another expressive red from this estate, the 2021 Impulsivo (100% Tempranillo) has a great nose of both red and black fruits as well as iron, sandalwood, and violets. A rich, medium to full-bodied, structured wine on the palate, it has building tannins, a nicely balanced, layered mouthfeel, and plenty of meaty, gamey, umami character on the finish. It will benefit from just a few years in the cellar and will evolve for at least two decades.”

Cayuse Vineyards Impulsivo Tempranillo, Walla Walla Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $149, that’s $141.55 at 5% off and $134.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 95 points
“Very expressive and savory, this offers wild berries, plum skins, crushed coffee beans, wet forest floor and hints of raw mushrooms. It’s full-bodied, meaty and structured yet layered with delicious fruit, the mineral freshness adding vibrancy and energy. Firm and tightly packed in the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Try from 2029.”

Cayuse Vineyards Armada Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $149, that’s $141.55 at 5% off and $134.10 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 97+ points
“One of the bigger, richer wines in the lineup, the 2021 Syrah Armada Vineyard comes from a high-density vineyard located just beside the cellar and was brought up all in demi-muids. This deeper ruby/plum-hued Syrah boasts a big, masculine bouquet of smoked red and black fruits, sauteed mushrooms, cured meats, iron, and cold fireplace nuances (it almost has a Graves-like character) that flows to a medium to full-bodied, rich, concentrated Syrah with terrific overall balance, ripe tannins, and a great finish. As with the other 2021s here, it needs lots of air to show at its best and will ideally be given 4-5 years in the cellar. It’s going to hit its 20th birthday in fine form.”

Cayuse Vineyards Cailloux Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $129, that’s $122.55 at 5% off and $116.10 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 96 points
“Complex and tightly wound, this syrah, co-fermented with just a dash of viognier, offers a broad spectrum of aromas. Smoked meat, black olives, crushed violets and thyme are layered with blackberries and a hint of iodine. The palate is deep and structured, balancing juicy acidity with fine but broad and dusty tannins. The savory finish lingers, showing cracked pepper and turned earth. Very tight and compact, this needs some time in bottle. From biodynamically grown grapes. Try from 2028.”

Cayuse Vineyards En Cerise Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $135, that’s $128.25 at 5% off and $121.50 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 96 points
“This meaty and savory red shows aromas and flavors of black plums, sage, licorice, bacon fat, iodine and capers. It’s full-bodied, open and deliciously salty, with ripe, supple tannins. Increasingly salty and it persists for a very long time. Around 70% whole-cluster fermentation. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable already, but better from 2027.”

Cayuse Vineyards En Cerise Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $125, that’s $118.75 at 5% off and $112.50 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now

Cayuse Vineyards En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $135, that’s $128.25 at 5% off and $121.50 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 96 points
“This has an earthy, savory profile with aromas of smoked bacon, plum skins, charcoal, black peppercorns and stones. Full-bodied and wide on the palate with massive, compact tannins. It’s refined and textured yet finishes tight and firm, lingering with notes of iodine and seashells. From biodynamically grown grapes. Better from 2028.”

Horsepower Vineyards Fiddleneck Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $179, that’s $170.05 at 5% off and $161.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Owen Bargreen 100 points
“‘Fiddleneck Vineyard’ Grenache shows very different flavor and aromatic profiles — yet is clearly equal in overall quality. This Grenache was sourced from this stony site first planted back in 2015. Exuding class, this delivers a Chateau Rayas quality to this wine in terms of its purity of red fruits. The nose takes on hauntingly good range, offering pomegranate seed, kelp and blood orange zest tones alongside wet rock and hints of beef drippings. The aromatic range is mind-bending. The palate is liquid silk in its red fruit purity, showing dizzying underlying finesse and a generous mouthfeel. A total stunner, enjoy this beautiful wine now and over the next eight years to come.”

Horsepower Vineyards High Contrast Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $179, that’s $170.05 at 5% off and $161.10 at 10% off, 3 bottles in stock now
Owen Bargreen 98 points
“The 2022 Horsepower Vineyards ‘High Contrast Vineyard’ Syrah is sourced from vines set on a combination of ancient cobblestones and silty loam soils. Stored for 15 months in all neutral oak barrels, this opens with suggestions of black tea, Mandarin orange zest and exotic spices alongside beef brisket, Kalamata olive, charcuterie and smoldering stones. The palate is plush and soft with a pillowy texture and beautiful underlying acidity. Salty and savory, enjoy this beauty now and over the next eight years.”

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, 7 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 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $179, that’s $170.05 at 5% off and $161.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Owen Bargreen 98 points
“An amazing edition of this wine, the 2022 Horsepower Vineyards ‘The Tribe Vineyard’ Syrah comes from this stony location outside of the town of Milton-Freewater. Hoisin sauce and BBQ beef rib aromatics parade with shades of lavender, bay leaf and rich boysenberry fruits on the nose. The palate is polished and soft with a seamless texture and excellent sense of weight despite the coolness of the vintage. Concentrated and intense, enjoy this heady version of ‘The Tribe’ now and over the next eight to ten years.”
 
Shop our thirty Cayuse selections now!



Don’t miss our additional sale going on now:
 
Domaines Ott
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Domaines Ott wines
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Domaines Ott wines

 
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Sale ends Friday, January 2nd at 9 am Pacific.

Celebrate New Year’s with Ott’s Timeless Quality 12-30-25


10% off a half case through Friday!
 

As the year winds down, there’s no better way to usher in new beginnings than with the sparkling vibrancy and refined elegance of Provence’s most celebrated wines: the creations of Domain Ott. Known for crafting some of the most distinguished rosés in the world, Domain Ott has been a family-run winery since 1896, harmonizing centuries of tradition with a modern, precise approach to winemaking. Each bottle reflects the unique terroir of the Côtes de Provence, capturing the sun-drenched vineyards, rocky soils, and gentle Mediterranean breezes that give these wines their signature freshness and finesse.

We’re excited to feature three exceptional expressions from Domain Ott, each offering a distinct taste of Provence. Ott by Ott is the quintessential everyday rosé—vibrant, approachable, and elegant, perfect for both casual gatherings and celebratory toasts. Château de Selle, with its luminous salmon-pink hue and complex bouquet of citrus, stone fruit, and floral notes, is a rosé designed for those who appreciate depth and structure alongside Provence’s signature delicacy. Finally, Romassan, the estate’s flagship bottling, embodies the pinnacle of Domain Ott’s artistry: layered, expressive, and remarkably age-worthy, offering a rosé experience that rivals even the finest white wines.

What truly sets Domain Ott apart is the meticulous care devoted to vineyard management and winemaking. Low yields, selective harvesting, and gentle pressing ensure that each wine retains vibrant aromatics, purity of fruit, and the subtle minerality that defines the region. Whether you’re pairing these wines with seasonal seafood, fresh salads, or simply enjoying them on their own, they offer a harmonious balance of brightness, elegance, and sophistication that elevates any occasion.

With the New Year just around the corner, now is the perfect moment to bring home these celebrated Provençal rosés. For a limited time, enjoy up to 10% off when you select Ott by Ott, Château de Selle, or Romassan. Don’t miss the chance to toast the year ahead with wines that embody joy, elegance, and the very essence of Provence.

Stock is limited—shop now and make your New Year celebrations unforgettable with Domain Ott.

 

5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Domain Ott wines
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Domain Ott wines

 
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Sale ends Friday, January 2nd at 9 am Pacific.

 
Domaines Ott by Ott Rosé, Cotes de Provence 2024 750ml Displayed Price: $26.50, that’s $25.17 at 5% off and $23.85 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Winery Notes 
“Pale and pretty in crystal-clear pink with orange undertones. The nose is delicate and fruity with notes of white peach and apricot mixed with passion fruit and mango. The taste is full, fresh and crisp with echoes of the fruity aroma amplified by citrus zest and sweet spices (cinnamon and cardamom). All of the great Domaines Ott* tradition in a friendly and elegant wine.”

Domaines Ott Chateau Romassan Bandol Rosé, Provence 2024 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Billy Norris-Vinous 94 points
“The 2024 Rosé Château Romassan is a wine of supreme textural finesse and elegance. Beautifully weighted, broad and nearly opulent, yet in no way heavy, the 2024 drapes a blanket of floral-inflected orchard fruit across the tongue, coating every corner of the mouth through the long, focused finish. Rosewater, orange confit and a tickle of sea salt last well after the wine has exited the stage. This is such an intentional Rosé made with the highest level of craftsmanship. I wouldn’t hesitate to age this Bandol for a few years to allow even further complexity to develop. Bravo.”
 
Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Côtes de Provence Rosé 2024 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Billy Norris-Vinous 92 points
“The 2024 Rosé Château de Selle is the brightest and most mineral-driven of the three estate Rosés from Ott. Vibrant and utterly refreshing, the 2024 smells like the sea, levitating from the glass with a briny, herbaceous, maritime-influenced bouquet highlighted by spikes of fresh jasmine and orange peel. The 2024 splashes across the palate with soft curves and palpable grip. Balance? You bet. This is a match made in heaven for freshly shucked oysters.”

Monday Newsletter 12-29-25

In This Newsletter:

Latest Champagne Releases from Andre Clouet
New Week – New Arrivals
New Arrival Featurettes on:
G.D. Vajra &
Lindes de Remelluri (“Borders of Remelluri”)
 

New Arrival Featurette
 
Latest Champagne Releases from Andre Clouet
 
Founded in 1741, the Champagne House of Andre Clouet has been making some of the most beloved Champagnes in their entire village for centuries. Jean-Francois Clouet, the current owner and winemaker, is committed to promoting the rich history (and rich Champagnes) of the region. His wines do just that, all while representing some of the best values available.
 
Clouet sources his cuvees from the assorted plots in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy. This village specializes in powerfully structured Pinot Noir.  His releases offer ethereal fruit, dense minerality, and effusive aromatics.
 
Shop the latest releases of some of his finest NV offerings:
 
Andre Clouet Chalky Brut, Champagne NV 750ml $59 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
James Suckling 93 points
“Brimming with fresh apple, lemon and wild-berry aromas underlined by a note of freshly baked baguette, this begins so charming, then it turns in a fascinating mineral direction with a pronounced saline quality. The excitement comes from the tension between these two sides of this very distinctive champagne. Very long, chalky finish. 100% chardonnay from the 2013 vintage. Drink now.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Andre Clouet Grand Cru Brut Rose, Champagne NV 750ml $54.50 special, 36 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 90 points
“The latest release of Clouet’s deeply colored NV Brut Rosé No 3 Grand Cru is showing well, opening in the glass with notes of blood orange, red berries, ripe apples and oatmeal. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, broad and vinous, with ripe acids, a frothy mousse and a moderately intense finish. This is an attractive, gastronomic rosé that hails exclusively from Bouzy.” [Reviewed April 2019]
 
Andre Clouet Un Jour de 1911… Brut, Champagne NV 750ml $89 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 96 points
“[Reviewed 2021] The NV Un jour de 1911… is another 100% Bouzy Pinot Noir with an ancient label design. The shining golden-colored cuvée combines ripeness, complexity and finesse with intensity and elegance on both the nose and palate. It’s a powerful and rich yet very fine and balanced Champagne with great freshness and complex length. It is juicy and intense but also highly delicate, and its mineral tension and persistent finish make it a first-class wine for elaborate dishes. A great Champagne, with a label that doesn’t give any more detailed information regarding vintages or disgorgement date, but we know it’s always a 50/50 blend of three vintages (including one great millésime at least 10 years old) and reserve wines from a solera system. I tasted the wine as a Brut with Clouet’s German importer in Bremen. You shouldn’t drink it too early, as it would be a waste of its talents.”
 
Shop our 150 in-stock Champagnes!
 

New Week – New Arrivals
 
Oregon
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Maison L’Envoye Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2023 750ml $16 special, 36 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 93 points
“Perfumed aromas of raspberries, rhubarb, rose petals and spices. The palate is medium-bodied with firmly framed tannins and bright acidity, giving flavors of cranberries, toffee apples and graphite. A serious pinot with a drying structure coming from 20% whole clusters. Drink or hold.”
 
Arterberry Maresh Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2024 750ml $30.90 special, 34 bottles in stock now
Winery Note
“Living and farming in the Dundee Hills since 1969 has its perks, one of which is our long term relationships with some of the best wine grape farmers in the area. Our Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is a blend of Maresh Vineyard and other vineyard fruit from our neighbors.”
 
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Patricia Green Cellars ‘Old Vine’ Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2023 750ml $36 special, 19 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 95 points
“The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard Old Vine is the flagship wine of Patricia Green Cellars. Spicy notes of cedar, cinnamon, wildflowers, hay, and berries lead into a medium-bodied, savory palate. It’s focused and mouthwatering, with fine tannins, dusty earth, and a long finish. Fantastic.”
 
Patricia Green Cellars Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2023 750ml $31.90 special, 21 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 92 points
“Delicate and understated in the glass, the 2023 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard wafts up with nuances of geranium, rose, wet stones and wild strawberries. It possesses a pretty inner sweetness and ripe wild berry fruit across a wave of silken textures. Juicy and fresh yet also potent, this 2023 Pinot Noir leaves a licorice twang and a hint of citrus to fade slowly.”
 
 
California
 
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Denner Vineyards ‘The New Colossus’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2023 750ml $59 special, 26 bottles in stock now
No reviews for 2023 vintage. 2022 provided for reference.
Jim Gordon-James Suckling 93 points “A focused vibrant, elegant cabernet with pure blueberry and black cherry flavors on a good structure of moderate tannins and fresh acidity. Raspberries, cocoa, rose petals and maraschino cherries. Drink now or hold.”

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Louis M. Martini ‘The Gryphon’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021 750ml $34.50 special, 25 bottles in stock now
Jim Gordon-James Suckling 95 points
“The winery’s new flagship red, Gryphon, is a full-bodied, layered and sophisticated wine that’s elegant yet well structured in tannins. It offers flower, iron and sage aromas, then focused black cherries, blueberries, spearmint and handsome oak spices on the palate. The cabernet sauvignon grapes are blended with 4% cabernet franc, 3% merlot and 2% malbec. Drink now or hold.”
 
 
France – Champagne
 
A.R. Lenoble Blanc de Blancs ‘Mag 19’ Chouilly Grand Cru, Champagne NV 750ml $59 special, 6 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 92 points
“Restrained lemon curd dominates the nose with chalky minerality and a whiff of riper stone fruit. Slightly lifted acidity yet zesty with buttery flavors, light body and a long, toasty finish. Drink now.”
 
Delamotte Brut, Champagne NV 375ml $39 special, 12 half-bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 91 points
“[Reviewed 2023] A delicate, mineral-driven Champagne, with an underpinning of chalk, smoke and oyster shell layered with notes of poached apricot, citronella and beeswax. Lively and persistent on the finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now through 2026. 6,250 cases made.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee 1785 Brut, Champagne NV 750ml $39 special, 2 bottles in stock now
Claire Nesbitt-James Suckling 90 points
“Croissants, sliced apples and lemon pastries on the nose of this creamy Champagne. It’s rounded and soft with attractive pastry character. Drink now.”
 
Pierre Paillard ‘Les Terres Roses’ Bouzy Grand Cru Brut Rosé, Champagne XX NV 750ml $89 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Claire Nesbitt-James Suckling 93 points
“This pink Champagne has aromas of wild strawberries, peaches and spiced brioche. Delicate, fruity and elegant, with ripe red fruit flavors, silky bubbles and a graceful finish. 64% chardonnay and 36% pinot noir. Based on 2020. Disgorged February 2024. 3 g/L dosage. Drink now.”
 
Pierre Paillard ‘Les Parcelles’ Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut, Champagne XXI NV 750ml $69 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Pierre Paillard ‘Les Parcelles’ Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut, Champagne XX NV 1.5L $149 special, 1 magnum in stock now
Winery Note
“Les Parcelles is a precise expression of Bouzy terroir vinified by the Paillard brothers; the powerful Pinot Noir from south-facing slopes is balanced by the finesse of the chalky subsoil. Produced mainly from the 2021 harvest, with 20% reserve wines, this cuvée is composed of 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay. Fermented in oak, it is cellared for three years on lees before disgorgement.”
 
Jacquesson Cuvée 748 Extra Brut, Champagne NV 750ml $89 special, 14 bottles in stock now
Jacquesson Cuvée 748 Extra Brut, Champagne NV 1.5L $189 special, 3 magnums in stock now
Audrey Frick-Jeb Dunnuck 94 points
“The NV Champagne Cuvée 748 is a preview of this wine that has not yet been released and was disgorged just prior to tasting. Sourced from four single plots, predominantly from the 2020 vintage, it will be released next year. It’s expressive, forward, and mineral on the nose, with a vibrant sensibility at this youthful stage, offering notes of fresh red berries, wet, chalky earth, and toasted shortbread. It boasts a linear intensity, with a coiled and nervous energy at this early stage and has a long finish, with its citrus-noted fruit lasting long after the wine is gone. It will be exciting to see this as it fleshes out with another few months to a year or more in bottle. So mouthwatering and salty, with electric energy, it‘s joyful and pleasing as it opens, but it has a way to go before its ready. Drink: 2025+.”
 
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Jacquesson Avize Grand Cru Champ Cain Extra Brut, Champagne 2014 750ml $199 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 96 points
“Jacquesson produced three single vineyards in 2014. The first of the three, the 2014 Champagne Grand Cru Avize Champ Cain Extra Brut pours a bright straw/yellow hue. I love the nose of this wine, which is enticing and pure, with notes of lemon curd and pastry cream, white peach, delicate smoky earth, and chalk. The palate is medium-bodied and delicately rounded with a graceful texture, and while it’s ripe, it keeps light on its feet and has an elegant, supple mousse. It has refreshing and pure acidity, with a precise feel, and it’s long on the palate, floating away gently over time. It should have no problem showing its best over the next two or more decades. Disgorged in January with zero dosage.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today for the magnum!
Frederic Savart L’Ouverture Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Brut, Champagne NV 1.5L $189 special, 3 magnums in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 points
“[Disgorgement may vary] The NV Extra-Brut L’Ouverture is 100% Pinot Noir, base 2020 with 25% reserve wines each from 2019 and 2018. Crushed red berry fruit and white flowers lend notable brightness throughout. This nervy, taut Champagne is all class. Dosage is 3.5 grams per liter. D isgorged: January 2023. (Drink between 2023-2030).”
 
Frederic Savart Écueil Trépail Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne NV 750ml $119 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 points
“The NV Blanc de Blancs Écueil Trépail is a new wine from Savart in the 2021 vintage, a blend of Chardonnay from Écueil and Trépail. Tiny yields necessitated the blending of all the Chardonnay, including several parcels that are typically vinified separately (such as Le Mont des Chrétiens), for this cuvée. Purchased fruit from parcels in Trépail account for 50% of the blend. Tangerine peel, white flowers and marzipan are nicely amplified in the glass. A kiss of spice from the oak lingers on the close. This is essentially a vintage Champagne, but not declared as such. Dosage of 4 grams per liter works well. Readers will find a Champagne of notable immediacy and allure.”
 
 
France – Burgundy
 
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Domaine Marc Colin et Fils En Montceau, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru 2023 750ml $89 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous 91-93 points
“The 2023 Saint-Aubin en Montceau 1er Cru hails from one of Damien Colin’s favorite lieux-dits known for its poor marl soils not dissimilar to Le Trezin in Puligny, although the vines here ripen later. It has a generous, fresh, vibrant bouquet with crushed stone and fleeting sea spray scents. Indeed, you might mistake it for a Puligny! The palate is well balanced and just a little creamy in texture, with hints of chamomile and white chocolate on the finish. This is a Saint-Aubin predisposed to give as much pleasure as possible.”
 
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Jerome Chezeaux Rue de Chaux, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2022 750ml $119 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Importer Note
“Located almost dead-center in the appellation, Rue de Chaux is perhaps the most quintessentially “Nuits-Saint-Georges” among Chezeaux’s premier crus. Jerome owns a mere 0.29 hectares in this steep, topsoil-deficient vineyard, and his ever-elegant touch yields a wine of both grace and power. Darkly fruited, dense, and slightly brooding, it also offers an enchanting savory-spicy perfume.”
 
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Jerome Chezeaux Aux Boudots, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2022 750ml $125 special, 4 bottles in stock now
Winemaker Note
“Always a standout in Chezeaux’s cellar, Aux Boudots is perched at the northern limit of Nuits-Saint-Georges, on the border of Vosne-Romanee. As one might expect given its location, this wine combines classically Nuits-Saint- Georges iron and sous-bois with fruit a bit more caressing and Vosne-Romanee-like than its more southerly situated counterparts. Chezeaux owns a very small 0.34-hectare parcel in this steeply sloping premier cru.”
 
 
France – Beaujolais
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Yohan Lardy ‘Poppy’ Gamay, Vin de France 2024 750ml $21.90 special, 34 bottles in stock now
No Reviews for 2024 vintage. 2023 provided for reference.
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 91 points “This is such a joyful expression of the gamay grape with effusive summer berry fruit, including a good amount of raspberries. Juicy and zesty with so much vibrancy on the light- to medium-bodied palate. Surprising depth and length considering the the sleek frame of this wine. From organically grown grapes grown in Lancie, which is part of the Beaujolais-Villages appellation. Drink now.”

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Yohan Lardy Moulin-a-Vent Les Michelons, Beaujolais 2024 750ml $28 special, 17 bottles in stock now
No reviews for 2024 vintage. 2023 provided for reference.
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 97 points “This youhtful Moulin-a-Vent has explosive berry fruit right across the spectrum of red, black and blue fruit. Stunning concentration and a wonderfully creamy texture on the medium-bodied palate. Extremely long and silky finish with fabulous balance and precision. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
 
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Yohan Lardy Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes de 1903, Beaujolais 2024 750ml $39 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Yohan Lardy Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes de 1903, Beaujolais 2024 1.5L $76 special, 5 magnums in stock now

No review for 2024 vintage. 2023 provided for reference.
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 98 points “It’s hard to wrap your head around this extraordinary Moulin-a-Vent, but give it time, and it will wrap itself around–and into–your head. The ripe forest-berry aromas have incredible depth, giving way to a mouth-filling, full-bodied palate that’s highly structured. Then comes a gigantic wave of mineral freshness, almost perfectly underlined by fine tannins. Lastly, it glides off into the distance, pulling you with it. From organically cultivated vines planted in 1903. Drink or hold.”
 
 
France – Rhone
 
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Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres, Rhone 2022 750ml $24 special, 36 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 93 points
“Dark and meaty with a wealth of wild-blackberry aromas, this is bold and powerful on the full-bodied palate. Generous fine-grained tannins. Incredible mountain freshness on the front- and mid-palates then intense licorice flavor in the long, very focused finish. A cuvee of 70% grenache, 20% syrah and 10% mourvedre. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now.”
 
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Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres ‘Les Cotes’, Rhone 2022 750ml $49 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 96 points
“Welcome to graphite city. This is also super peppery and energetic in a way we associate much more with the Northern Rhone. Great concentration on the very focused, medium-bodied palate. The vitality in the sleek and pristine finish is off the charts. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now.”
 
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Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres ‘Rouanne et Les Crottes’, Rhone 2022 750ml $49 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 95 points
“The superbright wild-blackberry aroma is married to mountain freshness and a pronounced saline flavor on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Very peppery and crisp in the dangerously fresh finish. So exciting now but has great aging potential too. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now.”
 


New Arrival Featurette:
 

G.D. Vajra
 
It’s rare to find benchmark wines that remain affordable, but not impossible. Rarer still if we’re talking about a wine-growing region considered one of the finest in the world for centuries.
 
Check the purchase record of any staff member, and you’ll know why we call G.D. Vajra one of our favorites. The estate is responsible for some of the finest Barolos we offer and also excels in entry-level options. The lineup as a whole is quite simply the best in Piedmont today. At all price points they are benchmark wines against which all others are judged. Shop new arrivals now!
 
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G.D. Vajra Rosabella Rosato, Piedmont 2024 750ml $19 special, 15 bottles in stock now
Winery Note
“Rosabella is a rosé de saignée, produced with the lighted touch in order to preserve the lightness and fragrance of our grapes. First produced between 2004 and 2007, Rosabella is a focus on Nebbiolo, with small amounts of Barbera and Dolcetto.”
 
G.D. Vajra ‘Clare J.C.’ Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont 2024 750ml $24 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 90 points
“Bottled the day before tasting, the bright transparent ruby 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo Clare J.C. is a preview of what is to come. The nose is fresh and inviting with poppy red fruit, floral perfume, and wet stones, while the palate is snappy and refreshing, medium-bodied, and lovely, with ripe notes of white pepper and spice, likely accentuated by the addition of whole clusters in fermentation and a light carbonic maceration that add a lively verve and zest to the wine. Drink over the near term and serve with a light chill.”
 
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G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d’Alba, Piedmont 2023 750ml $19 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 90 points
“The 2023 Dolcetto d’Alba offers up a classic profile of blue/purplish fruit, lavender, cloves and licorice. Medium in body and vibrant, the 2023 is seriously beautiful. This is what Dolcetto should be.”
 
G.D. Vajra Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont 2024 750ml $24 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 90 points
“A bright ruby/magenta color, the 2024 Barbera D’Alba is spicy and lifted on the nose with notes of pepper, fresh herbs, and bright red fruit shining through. The palate is zesty and lively, with electric energy, refreshing, focused acidity, and a compact linear feel. It has a cooling sensation on the palate. Drink over the next several years. This is not a Barbera for volume of richness; it’s about the crunchy, bright fruit, and it will be best enjoyed while it retains its lively nerve.”
 
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G.D. Vajra Barbera – Freisa, Piedmont 2023 750ml $19.50 special, 9 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 points
“The 2023 Piemonte Barbera Freisa is terrific. Bright floral notes and lively acids give the 2023 lovely freshness to play off its forward, inviting fruit. The bouquet alone is so alluring. The Freisa is done in a style that emphasizes floral freshness more than power. Barbera and Freisa are picked together for this bottling, which means the Freisa is harvested on the earlier side.”
 
G.D. Vajra Bricco delle Viole, Barolo DOCG 2021 750ml $99 special, 5 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 96 points
“The 2021 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a wine of stature and breeding. Vertical in shape, the Bricco delle Viole has so much to offer. Dark-toned fruit, leather, incense, gravel and licorice add an attractive savory edge. The 2021 is an especially somber, potent Bricco delle Viole. I would not dream of touching a bottle anytime soon.”
 
G.D. Vajra ‘Coste di Rose’, Barolo DOCG 2021 750ml $79 special, 5 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 96 points
“What an intoxicating nose of flowers like violets and roses and hints of cedar and blueberries. The palate is compact, with delineated fruit and superfine, elegant tannins. Succulent, but with a lovely, polished, underlying structure. Already a joy to drink, but will surely improve substantially with a couple of years of bottle age.”
 
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New Arrival Featurette:
 
Lindes de Remelluri (“Borders of Remelluri”)

 
The Lindes de Remelluri wines are a collaborative project with neighboring growers in the villages surrounding Telmo Rodriguez’s Granja Remelluri estate. The project was developed to showcase the unique terroirs of the region. Today, the project encompasses six of Rioja’s most important villages: Labastida, San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Ábalos, Peciña, Rivas de Tereso, and Salinillas de Buradón.
 
For the Ábalos wine, Telmo sourced fruit from the Marqués de Legarda estate. With its high proportion of Graciano, this organic red is stern and austere, promising a rewarding wine with some cellaring.
 
Peciña, to quote De Maision, offers “perfumed and floral aromatics with notes of Mediterranean herbs, taut acidity, and austere tannins from the high-altitude vineyards.” Rivas de Tereso is a remarkably small hamlet home to only 30 people. Here the limestone soils give a unique mineral impression on the herbal and floral profile. Lastly, Salinillas de Buradón offers up a stony profile from the bush-trained garnacha and tempranillo vines grown in the unique combination of quartz, iron-rich clay and blue marl soils.
 
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Lindes de Remelluri Vinedos de Abalos, Rioja DOCa 2021 750ml $49 special, 18 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 95 points
“The 2021 Viñedos de Ábalos from the last village in the zone was produced with grapes from the Marqués de Legarda, but his name does not appear anywhere. It has a hint of blood and iron, with some seriousness. It’s the end of the Sonsierra, a village quite protected that results in wines with a certain austerity. It’s medium to full-bodied, with very fine tannins. It has a contained 13.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.62 and 5.44 grams of acidity and comes through as fresh and in superb balance. 15,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2023.”
 
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Lindes de Remelluri Vinedos de Pecina, Rioja DOCa 2021 750ml $49 special, 18 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 94+ points
“Peciña is a small parish of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, a cooler place at higher altitude. The 2021 Viñedos de Peciña shows finesse and some floral character, and it has more Garnacha character, which makes it fine-boned. It’s perfumed and elegant, with a medium to full-bodied palate with fine, chalky tannins and very focused flavors. It’s ripe without excess and comes in at 13.9% alcohol, with a pH of 3.8 and 4.42 grams of acidity. 27,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2023 after it spent 12 months in oak barrels of different sizes and ages.”
 
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Lindes de Remelluri Rivas de Tereso, Rioja DOCa 2021 750ml $49 special, 18 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 94+ points
“Rivas de Tereso is a parish of San Vicente de la Sonsierra and produced a superb 2021 Viñedos de Rivas de Tereso from vineyards at higher altitude with more Garnacha and, as such, is bottled in a Burgundy bottle. It’s floral, elegant, fresh and fine-boned, with fine-grained tannins and very nice balance. It’s not a shy wine at 14.1% alcohol but has great balance. 39,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2023.”
 
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Lindes de Remelluri Salinillas de Buradon, Rioja DOCa 2021 750ml $49 special, 18 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 95 points
“The 2021 Viñedos de Salinillas de Buradón comes from a parish of Labastida, the westernmost place bottled in the Lindes project, a very small place with 117 inhabitants and currently 47 hectares of vineyards in total. From two growers, they get the grapes from 4.5 of these hectares to produce 20,000 bottles. It has a lactic twist, notes of wild berries and flowers and herbs. It’s medium to full-bodied, textured, fine-grained and tasty, clean and focused. It’s surprisingly fresh and elegant, but it’s also powerful and ripe, coming in at 14.6% alcohol but with all in balance. It was bottled in June 2023.”
 
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Markus Molitor’s Aged Vintage Wines
 
2017 & Older
 
5% off any 3-6 in-stock bottles of 2017 or older Molitor wines
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Molitor Aged Beauties on Sale Now 12-28-25

Markus Molitor stands apart in the Mosel not by chasing a single style, but by embracing the full expressive range of Riesling. From bone-dry to lusciously sweet, from crystalline delicacy to profound power, Molitor’s wines are united by precision, terroir transparency, and an almost obsessive attention to detail. His color-coded capsule system and star classifications aren’t marketing gimmicks—they’re signposts that help drinkers navigate one of the most nuanced and age-worthy portfolios in all of Germany.

What makes Molitor truly exceptional is how well these wines evolve with time. While young Mosel Riesling can be exhilarating, bottles with five, eight, or ten years of age gain an entirely new dimension: aromas deepen, textures soften, and the interplay between acidity, fruit, and slate becomes seamless. Honeyed citrus, crushed stone, dried herbs, and saline minerality emerge slowly, rewarding patience in a way few white wines can match. These are wines built not just to last, but to grow more compelling with every passing year.

Right now, our shop is offering a rare opportunity to explore that maturity firsthand. We’ve assembled a selection of aged Markus Molitor wines from 2017 and earlier, spanning Auslese, Spätlese, and beyond—wines that have already begun their transformation from youthful intensity into layered complexity. Even better, these bottles are available at up to 10% off, making this an ideal moment to secure wines that are drinking beautifully today while still holding tremendous upside for further cellaring.

Whether you’re a longtime Mosel devotee or just beginning to understand why Riesling remains one of the world’s greatest grapes, this is a moment worth seizing. Aged Molitor is not everyday drinking—it’s contemplative, expressive, and deeply satisfying wine that reminds you why provenance and patience matter. Quantities are limited, and mature examples like these rarely stay on shelves for long. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to experience Markus Molitor at his peak, this is it.

Capsule Color:
White capsule wines are made in a dry tasting style, with imperceptible residual sugar and lean mineral intensity. Green capsules reflect what Germans refer to as a ‘feinherb’ or just slightly off-dry style, usually with 15-20g or more of residual sugar per liter. This is probably the most classical of all Mosel wine styles, where the sugar and acid interplay is so delicate and balanced that the overall taste is dizzyingly complex.  Lastly, gold capsules indicate a truly off-dry and fruity style of Riesling with lush concentration and a fruit spectrum that spans all the way from orchard to tropical. All three of these styles can age beautifully for many years.

 
5% off any 3-6 in-stock bottles of 2017 or older Molitor wines
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We have a diverse selection of aged  (2017 or older) Molitor wines on sale now, including: 

Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese ** GK 2017 375ml Displayed Price: $29, that’s $27.55 at 5% off and $26.10 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 97 points
“Exclusively filled in 375-milliliter bottles (roughly 11,000 of them), the 2017 Riesling Zeltinger Schlossberg Auslese ** (Golden Capsule) is clear and bright in color and bouquet, intermingling citrus fruits with crushed slate aromas. Lush and highly delicate on the palate, this is a filigreed, very elegant, piquant and finessed Auslese with fine botrytis concentration and a long, salty finish. Great balance and finesse here. Tasted in April 2019.”

Markus Molitor Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese ** GK 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 98 points
“The 2017 Riesling Saarburger Rausch Auslese ** (Golden Capsule) is intense and concentrated on the fresh and piquant nose that indicates fine botrytis with lemon confit and pumpernickel notes. Lush and smooth as well as refined and piquant on the palate, this is an incredibly fruity and mouth-filling Auslese with great finesse and a lightweight but intense and aromatic body. The finish is intense but delicate, full of layers and finesse. A gorgeous Auslese from the Rausch in Saarburg. Tasted in April 2019.”

Markus Molitor Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese ** GK 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 97 points
“According to Markus Molitor, [this wine] is made from entirely healthy grapes. It displays a highly attractive bouquet of fine grapefruit and raisin aromas intermixed with flinty-crystalline slate notes. Juicy on the palate, this is a dense, sweet, intense yet piquant, highly delicate Auslese with a long, refined and salty-crunchy finish…”

Markus Molitor Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Auslese ** Feinherb 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 97 points
“…terribly fine, pure and fresh but also perfectly ripe and rich on the nose without losing precision. Round and highly elegant on the palate, with tropical fruit flavors and just the perfect amount of sweetness, this is a great, vital Himmelreich with superb finesse, purity, mineral tension and bright fruit notes in the long and beautifully slatey finish. This is a gorgeous, exciting Riesling—very stimulating.”

Markus Molitor Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese *** Feinherb (Green Capsule) 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $99 that’s $94.05 at 5% off, $89.10 at 10% off,  and $84.15 at 15% off,  12 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 98 points
“The 2016 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese *** (Green Capsule) is deep and complex on the nose, though discreet in its fruit expression straight from the bottle. However, the fruit is beautifully flinty, fresh and really fine. Lush and round on the palate, this is a full-bodied, ripe and intense yet well-balanced and elegant Himmelreich whose sweetness of roughly 30 grams per liter is still prominent at this young age. However, the wine is intense, long, firmly structured, very mineral and provided with serious tannins and a lot of stones. I am tasting it far too early (and straight after the three-starred Rosenberg Auslese), but it’s a highly promising Riesling from a great vintage for the Mosel. Bottled in September 2017; tasted March 2018.”

Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese *** Feinherb (Green Capsule) 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $99 that’s $94.05 at 5% off, $89.10 at 10% off,  and $84.15 at 15% off,  12 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 99 points
“The 2017 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Green Capsule) opens with an oaky, pretty Burgundian aroma, leading to a deep, pure, concentrated, wonderfully aromatic and elegant bouquet of subtle crunchy slate scents, great intensity and mineral freshness. This has a mind-blowing nose, and it gains more lime zest and lemon confit aromas as it takes more air. The palate is silky, lush and enormously piquant, with firm tannins and highly stimulating citrus concentration. This is a very rich, round, generous and beautifully concentrated Auslese with an endlessly juicy, salty-piquant, tensioned and crunchy finish. A sleeping giant, this three-starred Zeltinger Sonnenuhr is richer and sweeter than the glorious Graacher Himmelreich. For my taste, it needs at least 10 years in the cellar, but for many readers, this will already be perfect to drink today. Tasted four times in March and April 2019.”

Markus Molitor Kinheimer Hubertuslay Riesling Auslese *** (Gold Capsule) 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off, $89.10 at 10% off,  and $84.15 at 15% off,  12 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 99 points
“The 2017 Riesling Kinheimer Hubertuslay Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) is clear and concentrated, on the deep and complex nose with stewed peach aromas intertwined with spicy notes of a fleeting kiss of oak and nougat. It has a highly elegant, refined and salty-piquant palate with fine grip and mineral tension. This Hubertuslay is rich, lush and sweet, with remarkable concentration but also weightless finesse and a lean, salty-piquant finish that tickles the palate. Lemon chutney flavors intertwined with the crystalline salinity characterize the long finish of this beauty. Tasted at the domain in April 2019.”

Markus Molitor Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese *** (Gold Capsule) 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off, $107.10 at 10% off, and $101.15 at 15% off, 17 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 98+ points
“The 2017 Riesling Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) is a very intense and concentrated yet pure and fruity Auslese provided with refreshing crunchy, herbal and iron-rich, clayey slate aromas. This displays perfect botrytis on a bright, pure, fresh and delicate bouquet full of ripe stone and citrus fruits as well as notes of crushed stones. It is fascinatingly fresh and salty-piquant on the palate, with pronounced acidity; this is a sweet but weightless Auslese with acidity that cuts through fruit and slate and tickles the tongue. This is a highly stimulating and crystalline Auslese that is impossible to spit out. Simply amazing! Tasted at the domain in April 2019.”

Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese ** Trocken 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $66, that’s $62.70 at 5% off and $59.40 at 10% off, 25 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 97 points
“From 80- to 120-year-old vines, the intensely citrus-yellow colored [wine] offers an absurdly deep, highly intense, complex and concentrated bouquet with lime confit, perfectly ripe white stone fruits and flinty notes of crushed stones and lemon zest. On the palate, this is a dense, rich and powerful yet highly elegant and seamlessly textured Sonnenuhr with very fine tannins and a tightly woven structure that channels the immense power of this dry Riesling. “Physical drinking starts here,” Markus Molitor says with a smile, and indeed, this is a spectacularly strong and concentrated Riesling. Despite its power, density and tension, the 2017 is super elegant and silky and reveals perfectly ripe, interwoven acidity and spicy piquancy. This is a fascinating Riesling with outstanding finesse and a very long, promising finish. This is one of the finest two-starred Auslesen I have tasted from Markus Molitor, and it kisses the three-star level. I can only recommend buying some cases and enjoying this beauty over the next 20 to 30 years…”

Markus Molitor Kinheimer Rosenberg Riesling Auslese *** Feinherb 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 97 points
“… offers a super fine raisin and refreshing slatey/flinty bouquet that indicates great purity, finesse and crunchy/slatey freshness. The fermentation stopped at 34 grams of residual sugar per liter (11% alcohol), and the resulting wine is highly delicate, pure, lush and piquant on the palate. It is quite sweet and shows celery flavors as well as great tension that is neither rustic nor challenging but really fine, giving vibrancy, grip and energy to the lush and generous but always precise and elegant Riesling fruit. This is an exciting wine, and Markus filled it as a three-starred Auslese for the first time because he was convinced the wine deserves it…”

Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Beerenauslese * 2017 375ml Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 17 half-bottles in stock now
Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Beerenauslese * 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $399, that’s $379.05 at 5% off and $359.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 100 points
“… intense, fine and flinty on the highly precise nose with crunchy slate and grapefruit notes. Dense and concentrated on the palate, it has sweet but elegant and highly refined fruit intertwined with salty-finessed slate salinity and delicate acidity. This is a beautifully balanced BA from Molitor’s most important grand cru vineyard. Many readers might prefer its sweet and charming richness to the delicate finesse and crystallinity of the Würzgarten BA, which will be ready to drink sooner. But this Zeltinger Sonnenuhr in turn will gain even more finesse and drinkability over the years…”

Envinate Sale 12-27-25

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Fresh & Refreshing: Envinate’s New Spain Wines



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The madly loved Spanish wines of Envínate wines buzz with energy, capturing the terroir of their respective regions as if by magic. The methods of this group of winemakers, friends Alfonso Torrente, José Ángel Martínez, Laura Ramos, and Roberto Santana, are low-intervention in the winery and an ultra-traditional, minimalist approach in the vineyards. They are one of the forerunners of the “New Spanish” wine movement.
 
To quote wine writer Megan Krigbaum of Punch Magazine, “Envínate, for many buyers, is today’s best representation of the alternative [to Rioja]”: the fresh and artisanal style of New Spain. Vintage after vintage, this winery’s fame has only grown, and their already world-class quality somehow continues to improve.
 
Today, we’re featuring wines on sale from all three of the regions they work in: the Levant, Tenerife in the Canary Islands, and Ribeira Sacra in Galicia.
 
The “Albahra” wines from the Levant within the Castilla-La Mancha, along the middle of the eastern coast. They are Garnacha Tintorera-based, aka Alicante Bouchet. This grape is one of the few grape varieties to have red juice. Aromatically, it is somewhere in the realm of Grenache and Syrah, though typically done in a lighter style, especially chez Envínate.
 
Despite being warm, tropical islands, the Canaries are home to several wine-growing regions, particularly along the foggy cliffs and slopes that line the Atlantic Ocean along the northern coastline on the main island, Tenerefe.
 
Here, the friends work with local growers that farm a collection of wild and scattered vineyards across this rugged terrain. These are ancient vines planted in the volcanic rock along the steeply terraced cliffs that run along ocean. The Orotava Valley wines, Palo Blanco and Migan, represent a cooler region along the northern slope of the Teide volcano. Here the Listan Blanco (white, also known as Palomino) and Listan Negro (red) vines are trained in the traditional “cordon trenzado” style of braiding the vines along the rows.
 
The Ribeira Sacra wines are composed of ancient native vines of mostly Mencía co-planted with other varietals. The vines are ancient, starting at 60-years-old at minimum with single vineyard bottlings going well up from there. These are excellent examples of what this profound and profoundly Spanish grape can do. Much like Terre Nere’s work with indigenous Sicilian grapes, Envínate’s Mencía can give international superstars like Syrah and Pinot Noir a run for their money.
 
Envínate has drawn international praise and attention, with particular notice from Luis Gutierrez of the Wine Advocate and multiple reviewers at James Suckling. Their wines are highly sought-after by collectors for their authenticity and ability to capture the terroir of these two profound regions.
 
The latest releases just might be the best: 2023 was a fantastic vintage and the wines show the trademark freshness and energy with depth you can swim in. These are fascinating, age-worthy expressions of “New Spain” wines that are not to be missed, especially not during our three-day sale.
 
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We offer 28 in-stock options from Envinate on sale now, including:
 
Levant:
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Envinate ‘Albahra’ Tinto, Castilla-La Mancha 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $26, that’s $24.70 at 5% off and $23.40 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 94 points
“After the Chingao bottling, there is a creamy and spicy whiff in the 2023 Albahra, which makes it feel more mainstream. It’s juicy and aromatic and has a medium-bodied palate, contained ripeness, 13% alcohol and good balance, with some fine-grained tannins. Last year, they introduced some white Pardilla grapes in the blend that seem to have given it freshness and a kick in the palate, which is Mediterranean, with good freshness and a balanced mouthfeel. 67,000 bottles and 600 magnums produced. It was bottled in June 2024.”
 
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A Chingao Vineyards & Envinate ‘Albahra Chingao’, Castilla-La Mancha 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.31 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 93 points
“The 2023 Albahra Chingao, the custom cuvée for their US importer, was produced with Garnacha Tintorera and bottled without any added sulfur after eight months in concrete. It has a characterful and intriguing nose with notes of ripe berries and herbs and an earthy touch and hints of meat and iron. It has a touch of rusticity, something inherent to the grape. The wine feels very young, and the tannins are still present and suggest leaving it in bottle for a while. It’s a red for the table. 682 bottles and 21 magnums were filled in June 2024.”
 
 
Ribeira Sacra:
 
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A Chingao Vineyards & Envinate ‘Misturado de Abeleda’, Alis, Ribeira Sacra 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
Jose Pastor Selections Importer Note
“This wine is a field blend, with about 65% red grapes (Mencia, Brancellao, Alicante Bouschet, Mouraton, Gran Negro) and 35% white grapes (Godello, Torrontes, Treixadura, Albariño, Doña Branca). Vineyard: From a plot of 80-year-old vines at roughly 650m above sea level by the Sil river with gneiss and schist soils. It is planted in the old style of co-planting white and red grape varieties.”
 
Envinate ‘Lousas’ Viña de Aldea, Ribeira Sacra 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Envinate ‘Lousas’ Viña de Aldea, Galicia 2022 1.5L Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 1 magnum in stock now
James Suckling 96 points
“This has a fascinating nose that shows pepper, dried herbs, wild red fruit and a pleasant, enveloping herbal note. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, focused and delineated, with lots of precision and a savory sensation. An outstanding entry-level wine in the region. This comes from multiple plots in the Amandi, Quiroga and Mino areas. Each plot is vinified separately with varying proportions of whole bunches. Aging takes place mostly in barriques with a smaller proportion in cement. Drink now.”
 
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Envinate Lousas Doad, Ribeira Sacra 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 94-95 points
“The 2022 Doad Lousas is the second vintage of the village red. It comes from gneiss and schist soils from the traditional zone of the Sil and is warmer and riper, a textbook example of ripe Mencía fruit, an earlier zone with juicy wines. As with the rest of the 2022s, I tasted the wine after it had been blended and the sulfur adjusted, waiting in stainless steel to be bottled in a couple of months. It has the textbook floral and perfumed nose, quite fruit-driven, juicy and tasty, with some fine tannins that need a bit of time in bottle to get polished. They expect to fill some 3,300 bottles from a number of barrels of different sizes.”
 
Envinate Lousas Doad, Ribeira Sacra 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $45, that’s $42.75 at 5% off and $40.50 at 10% off, 17 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 94-96 points
“The sample of the 2023 Doad Lousas comes from a mixture of terroirs, all in mostly 228-liter barrels but some larger ones too. 2023 seems like a superb vintage for the wines from Envínate in Ribeira Sacra, wines with good ripeness but contained alcohol. This has a medium-bodied palate with very fine, chalky tannins, mostly from gneiss and schist soils. It has around 12.5% alcohol. They have more volume, but part will be used for the Viñas del Aldea blend; they still expect to be able to produce around 5,000 bottles that should be filled in November 2024.”
 
Envinate Lousas Rosende, Ribeira Sacra 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 96-98 points
“The 2023 Rosende Lousas, despite its youth, is showing superbly. This feels different, perhaps a little more Rhône-ish, with a meaty edge. It’s beautifully textured and elegant, with more weight than the lighter 2022, more serious and with more depth and structure. It has 12.5% alcohol. There should be around 3,300 bottles of this. It should be bottled in November 2024.”
 
Envinate Lousas Parcela Seoane, Ribeira Sacra 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $95, that’s $90.25 at 5% off and $85.50 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 96-98 points
“The 2023 Lousas Parcela Seoane is very primary and undeveloped, with some notes of honey and beeswax, from a year when the wines show their character in a clearer way than in 2022. It’s a cooler, more Atlantic vintage with more rain that takes the wines back to the character from before, cooler vintages like 2014, which are a rarity now. This is the ripest of the 2023 vintage, with some 13.5% alcohol. It was vinified with 100% full clusters and 40 days of maceration, and it is currently aging in oak barrels of different sizes. There will be some 2,000 bottles of this, which should be bottled in November 2024.”
 
 
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Envinate ‘Benje’ Blanco, Santiago del Teide, Tenerife, Canary Islands 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.31 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 94 points
“The white 2023 Benje Blanco, fermented without temperature control since 2021, matured in a 2,500-liter oak foudre and neutral 350-liter barrel, while 65% of the wine was kept in concrete. They also selected finer lees for the élevage, and the wine seems to have gained in finesse. The white grapes didn’t suffer the heat as much as the red ones, but it was not an easy harvest in Santiago del Teide. There’s less oxidation, and the percentage of wine with flor yeasts (25% to 30%) made for finer wines too. There’s a sensation of higher freshness, sharper; it didn’t go through malolactic. It’s also less reductive, and despite being a riper year, the alcohol was kept to 12% and the pH 3.06. It’s a great Benje Blanco. 19,000 bottles and 220 magnums produced. It was bottled in June 2023.”
 
Envinate ‘Benje’ Tinto, Santiago del Teide, Tenerife, Canary Islands 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.31 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 94 points
“The bottled 2023 Benje, which has 9% Listán Blanco and 1% Tintilla grapes to complement the Listán Prieto, comes from a very warm and dry year in Santiago del Teide when the vines got blocked and suffered a lot, as they also did in 2019. With the experience from that year, they did a softer vinification, with shorter macerations and extraction. Here, it was an even warmer and earlier year than 2022, with more immediate wines, approachable and open from the very beginning. It’s floral, aromatic and expressive, fine-boned and harmonious, with good freshness. 18,000 bottles and 250 magnums produced. It was bottled in May 2024.”
 
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Envinate Táganan Blanco, Tenerife, Canary Islands 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 28 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 95+ points
“The 2023 Táganan Blanco didn’t go through malolactic and matured in larger barrels (they are abandoning the 228-liter oak barrels), and the wine seems to have gained in freshness. It’s also less reductive—volcanic, yes, but less reductive. It has 11.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.02 with 7.24 grams of acidity. It’s vibrant and sharp, clean, light to medium-bodied, with purity and symmetry. This wine is going from strength to strength. 6,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2024.”
 
Envinate Táganan Tinto, Tenerife, Canary Islands 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 27 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 94+ points
“The just-bottled 2022 Táganan Tinto is juicy and primary but with very good balance and no excess. It has less reductive character and is sapid and balanced. They did slightly shorter macerations and used a little more full clusters for this wine. It’s a very good vintage for this bottling. It was bottled in July 2023. 94+, drink 2025-2030”
 
Envinate ‘Palo Blanco’, Los Realejos, Tenerife, Canary Islands 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $51.90, that’s $49.31 at 5% off and $46.71 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 98+ points
“The grapes for the 2023 Palo Blanco were harvested earlier than ever, picked even earlier than the grapes from Taganana. It was a warm year, but the wine feels more like it’s from a cool climate; it has a moderate 11.5% alcohol and is volcanic and less reductive than in previous years, fine-boned and sharp, with a vibrant palate, effervescent acidity (7.1 grams and a pH of 3.05) and a dry chalkiness that gives it salinity. It’s approachable but should also age in bottle. 13,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2024.”
 
Envinate La Santa de Úrsula, Tacoronte-Acentejo, Tenerife, Canary Islands 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 96 points
“When I tasted the 2023 La Santa de Úrsula in late June, it had finished its élevage in oak and was in stainless steel waiting to be bottled at the end of July. They keep the wines in tank for a while before being bottled, but this is very representative of the final wine, as they adjusted the sulfur and everything. It’s floral and aromatic, spicy, very elegant, balanced, fresh and approachable. It’s a step up from the 2022. They expect to fill some 6,000 bottles.”
 
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A Chingao Vineyards & Envinate ‘Vidueño de Santiago del Teide’, Tenerife, Canary Islands 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 20 bottles in stock now
Importer Note
“Vidueño de Santiago del Teide is sourced from a tiny 0.15ha parcel of old-vine, untrained pie franc Listan Blanco and Listan Prieto. This co-planted parcel is hand-harvested, destemmed and macerated for 15 days in an open tub, then transferred to three old 228L French barriques to age for 8 months on fine lees without battonage or added SO2. Bottling is without fining, filtration or any added SO2. Due to its high elevation, this wine offers much less Atlantic character than their Taganan or Valle de La Orotava cuvees.”
 
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