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GD Vajra’s Barolos – On Sale Now 12-4-25

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GD Vajra Barolo Sale


 
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GD Vajra Barolo
 
G.D. Vajra is responsible for some of the finest Barolos we offer. Their lineup as a whole is unrivaled in Piedmont. At all price points, they craft benchmark wines against which all others are judged.
 
Of their Barolos, we find single-vineyard Barolos including the Ravera, which goes for triple digits from others addresses. Vajra’s bottling consistantly ranks highly among reviewers and is more approachable younger than its more expensive competitors. The Bricco delle Viole is the highest vineyard in Barolo, named for the violets that blossom across its southern exposure. In its position above the thick fogs, it receives the most sunlight with the earliest sunrise and latest sunset, as well as a wildly dramatic diurnal temperature swing. The wines are lifted with refined tannins and minerality. Coste di Rose is home to a wide range of soil types, including sandstone. Per Monica Larner of the Wine Advocate, this results in unique aromatics and a darker fruit profile than the Bricco delle Viole.
 
We’re proud to offer multiple vintages of these excellent Barolos. Stock up on these long-time customer during our three-day sale.
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of GD Vajra Barolo
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of GD Vajra Barolo
 
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Sale ends Sunday, December 7th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer eight in-stock GD Vajra Barolo options on sale now, including:
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
G.D. Vajra Bricco delle Viole, Barolo DOCG 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 96 points “The 2020 Barolo Bricco delle Viole, Vajra’s flagship, is very fine. Dark cherry, kirsch, blood orange, spice and lavender are nicely amplified. The 2020 is gracious and elegant, but its youthful Nebbiolo tannins will require some time to soften. The 2020 is another wine that captures my keen interests with its sublime balance. I would be thrilled to own it.”
 
G.D. Vajra Coste di Rose, Barolo DOCG 2018 750ml Was $64.50, Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 points “The 2018 Barolo Coste di Rose is a delicate, understated Barolo that will need a bit of time to fully emerge. There’s lovely purity to the fruit here, but also some angular contours that need to resolve. The 2018 is a mid-weight wine in the style of the vintage, and yet there is fine balance.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
G.D. Vajra Coste di Rose, Barolo DOCG 2019 750ml Was $69, Displayed Price: $64.50, that’s $61.28 at 5% off and $58.05 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 95 points “Compared to Bricco delle Viole, Coste di Rose is distinguished by sandstone soils at lower elevations of 340 to 350 meters above sea level. There is a lot of variability in the soils, and as they change, Nebbiolo behaves differently, picking up new aromas and textural qualities along the way. The G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Coste di Rose shows a darker core of fruit with dusty earthy tones and campfire ash. The grape skins were quite thick in 2019, meaning that less work was done with submerged cap and other extractive methods. The beauty of this wine is the mouthfeel, which feels rich, tight and silky. Coste di Rose was first made in 2015.”
 
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G.D. Vajra Coste di Rose, Barolo DOCG 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 27 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 94 points “A Barolo of remarkable elegance and complexity. Lifted aromas of mixed wild berries, candied rose petals, cinnamon, and whole clove, are accompanied by warm, earthy notes. Tart cherries and cranberries dominate the palate, with woodsy undertones and chewy tannins that provide heft without overpowering. Savory and medicinal herbs linger on the finish, making this a captivating expression of this renowned cru. Drink Now – 2045.”
 
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G.D. Vajra Ravera, Barolo DOCG 2015 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95 points “The 2015 Barolo Ravera captures all the best the vintage has to offer. More importantly, it has that extra level of textural richness and sweetness that the Bricco delle Viole does not have, at least not today. Creamy and beautifully textured in the glass, the 2015 is a total winner. Bright red raspberry and pomegranate fruit notes are lifted, while expressive floral and blood orange overtones add brightness. The 2015 suggests that the Ravera might, in time, become the flagship wine here. Don’t miss it!”
 
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G.D. Vajra Ravera, Barolo DOCG 2018 750ml Was $79, Displayed Price: $74.50, that’s $70.78 at 5% off and $67.05 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 points “The 2018 Barolo Ravera is a powerful, tightly wound wine. Gravel, smoke, cured meats, spice, leather, tobacco and menthol emerge, but only with quite a bit of reticence. This deceptively mid-weight Barolo has a good bit of brawn. It will be interesting to see if the fruit emerges from behind the tannins.”
 
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G.D. Vajra Ravera, Barolo DOCG 2019 750ml Was $89, Displayed Price: $81.90, that’s $77.81 at 5% off and $73.71 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 97 points “The organic G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Ravera (with fruit from the most sought-after cru in the village of Novello) reveals gorgeous tonality and color. The wine shines bright with dark ruby and garnet gemstone. Healthy Nebbiolo colors like this can be admired across the 2019 vintage. Ravera represents a union of different geologies from Barolo and Castiglione Falletto. The site has shown extraordinary versatility, especially in the face of climate change, to make wines of both strength and elegance. It is softly textured but also strong in fiber, with silky sensations followed by dark fruit and concentration. Ravera has a character all its own, and the operative word here is power.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
G.D. Vajra Ravera, Barolo DOCG 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 26 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 97 points “The Ravera cru, one of the estate’s prized holdings, is known for its calcareous soil and old vines that contribute to the wine’s depth and ageability. This Barolo showcases crushed raspberries and red currants intertwined with wild thyme and fresh laurel. Subtle notes of cinchona bark, whole cinnamon, and fresh porcini add complexity. On the palate, warmed mixed berry jam is dusted with crushed cloves, pepper, and earthy hints of truffle and underbrush. Fine and elegant tannins provide structure, while the well-balanced warmth envelops the senses like a comforting hug. Drink Now – 2045.”
 
Shop our eight GD Vajra Barolo selections now!


 
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Domaine Huet
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Domaine Huet
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Domaine Huet
 
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Sale ends Saturday, December 6th at 9 am Pacific.

Huet Sale 12-3-25

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Domaine Huet Sale



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Domaine Huet
 
Vouvray: one of the world’s most complex, age-worthy, terroir-driven, aromatically intense, and praised white wines. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more wildly expressive and flexible grape than the Chenin Blanc that composes practically all white wines from Vouvray. The wines offer profundity at all sweetness levels, from bone-dry (Sec), lightly- to medium-sweet (Demi-Sec), and dessert style (Moelleux and above).
 
A pioneer in biodynamic viticulture, Domaine Huet is the most sought-after Vouvray producer. Their three vineyards are some of the greatest terroir in all of the Loire. Wines from Le Haut-Lieu are their most approachable, offering softer and younger-drinking wines. Le Mont wines are dense, chock-full of minerals, and the most age-worthy, per insiders. Clos du Bourg wines lie somewhere in between the others in terms of youthful approachability and minerality. Gaston Huet, the estate’s famous winemaker for 55 years, considered Clos du Bourg to be the greatest vineyard in Vouvray.
 
In the winery, the recipe remains relatively simple. Fermentation takes place half in stainless steel, half in old oak, without malolactic fermentation. After only six months, the wines are bottled and then laid to age in a cellar dug from tuffeau rock, no air conditioning required. From here the Huet work is done: the rest is up to nature, and what eventually tastes like divine intervention.
 
Few producers anywhere in the world make better off-dry to sweet white wines than Domaine Huet. Now is your greatest chance to explore the results.
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Domaine Huet
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Domaine Huet
 
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Sale ends Saturday, December 6th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer twenty in-stock Domaine Huet options on sale now, including:
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Petillant Brut 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Rebecca Gibb MW-Vinous 90 points “The 2019 Brut Vouvray Pétillant is a finely tuned, subtly sparkling wine with a supple, rounded, airy expression. It’s light on its feet with a fine fresh fruit character and delicate, lees-derived almond flavor. A refined tow of acidity flows through on the finish. (Drink between 2024-2035).”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Sec 2024 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 33 bottles in stock now
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 91 points “Notes of lime, herbs and spring flowers preface the 2024 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec, a medium- to full-bodied, lively and incisive dry white with a chiseled palate framed by a delicate bitterness and a long, ethereal finish. This is a classic at this address that could gain roundness with time in the bottle. Residual sugar: 7.5 grams per liter.”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Clos du Bourg’ Sec 2024 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “A lacy, seductive version, with impressive range to its notes of chamomile, heather, honey water and blanched almond, all atop a crunchy core of quince and nectarine. Its sneaky density builds, electrified by juicy acidity that uplifts the plumpness. The elegant finish is marked by smoke and a cool rush of alpine herbs. Stunning. Drink now through 2040.”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Mont’ Sec 2024 750ml Displayed Price: $46.50, that’s $44.18 at 5% off and $41.85 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “A silky, streamlined beam of green plum, star fruit and pear blossoms is dusted with green herbs. Salty density builds, with the purity of fruit bolstered by succulent acidity and chalky mineral notes. Floral high tones grace the finish, which shows precision and focus. Beautiful now but a bit tightly wound; this will taste better with time in bottle. Drink now through 2035.”
 
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Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Mont’ Demi-Sec 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $44, that’s $41.80 at 5% off and $39.60 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 95-96 points “Pure, fresh and limey on the deep yet bright and precisely flinty-chalky nose, the 2020 Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec is a Chenin full of crunchy energy and charm, thanks to its concentrated but round and lush fruit. This full-bodied wine is intense, tight and long but also finessed and vibrantly fresh on the finish, which reveals this crunchy flint stone structure and tension that guarantees an ability to age for decades, though the wine is already dangerously stimulating today. Tasted as a tank sample a few days before bottling in April 2021.”
 
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Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Moelleux 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 95 points “Gorgeous crystallized ginger, dried quince, glazed pear and warm persimmon notes are seamlessly interwoven here, gliding through a lengthy finish that picks up a lilting green tea accent. Frankly off-dry but wonderfully pure. Drink now through 2035.”
 
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Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Clos du Bourg’ Moelleux 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 34 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 97 points “A stunner, with beautiful pear, green fig, yellow apple and quince notes that are creamy and flirtatiously sweet, yet seamless and refined in feel. The extremely long finish lets honeysuckle and verbena notes dance throughout, with a light echo of white ginger at the very end. Best from 2020 through 2040.”
 
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Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Mont’ Moelleux 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 96 points “Bright, even exuberant in feel, with a parade of Jonagold apple, green melon, Bosc pear and quince flavors streaming through, gilded with heather, honeysuckle and verbena notes on the long, lithe finish. Remarkably elegant despite the off-dry style. Drink now through 2035.”
 
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Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Mont’ Moelleux 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $46, that’s $43.70 at 5% off and $41.40 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
Decanter 96 points “Here is a masterful sweet wine endowed with 49g/L of residual sugar that offers an almost unprecedented delicacy for the estate that contrasts with its powerful aromatics resonating with pineapple, passionfruit and apricot, along with a seductive floral component. On the palate, the rich liqueur character retains impressive balance and restrained power, combining unctuousness and chalky acidity. Best to cellar for 10 to 40 years.”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Premiere Trie Moelleux 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Rebecca Gibb MW-Vinous 96 points “The 2020 Le Haut Lieu Moelleux Première Trie is pretty gorgeous with its sweet embrace (71g/L residual sugar) caressing the palate like a silky-smooth velouté. It sits calmly in the mouth, showing the typical fruit-forward character of the site, all oranges, chamomile and violets. The deeply satisfying finish provides the merest of grips, and fresh acid makes your mouth water. Already delicious in its youth, this wine has the concentration, acidity and sweetness to age gracefully, as Huet fans will know well.”
 
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Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Clos du Bourg’ Premiere Trie Moelleux 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 96 points “This is ripe and broad, taking a slightly more power-driven approach, with a mix of tropical mango and papaya fruit, backed by orchard fruit accents of yellow apple and peach. The long, heather honey–accented finish has light piecrust and crystalized ginger hints. Best from 2020 through 2035.”
 
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Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Mont’ Premiere Trie Moelleux 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 97 points “The 2016 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie opens with a very clear, deep and flinty/herbal bouquet of ripe concentrated stone fruits intermixed with chalky/smoky aromas, very complex and truly exciting! Light, fresh and tensioned on the palate, that is very pure and salty but also tight and concentrated. The 2016 Le Mont reveals crystalline acidity, delicate but serious tannin grip and a long, complex, stimulating finish. This is Chenin Blanc full of energy and aging potential, provided with concentration, lingering salinity and vibrancy. This is a fascinating Le Mont, surely the top wine of Huet’s excellent 2016 series. Bottled with 92 grams of residual sugar, it tastes less sweet than the corresponding Clos du Bourg. Tasted February 2018.”
 
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Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Mont’ Premiere Trie Moelleux 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $66, that’s $62.70 at 5% off and $59.40 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 97-98 points “The intensely yellow colored 2020 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is highly concentrated and complex on the nose that exhibits candied lemon zest and chutney aromas along with calcareous and walnut notes. Sweet (really sweet!) yet refined and elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied, rich and generous yet piquant and firmly structured, greatly tensioned and salty 1ère Trie with pineapple flavors on the finely tannic and energetic, very sustainable finish. The 2020 has great aging potential, and I would never serve it too young. When will it really start to show its best? I don’t know, but you can’t go wrong to check the wine again after 10 years. Tasted as a final sample shortly before bottling in May 2021.”

Huge Savings on Haag Mosel Wines 12-2-25

 

Willi Haag and Fritz Haag wines on sale now!

Few wine families in the Mosel have a deeper, more intertwined history than the Haags—yet today, Willi Haag and Fritz Haag stand as two distinct estates, each offering its own interpretation of Mosel Riesling. Their shared lineage stretches back more than 400 years, to the early 1600s, when the Haag family worked as mixed farmers in the village of Burgen. It wasn’t until the late 19th century—through a pivotal marriage into the Peter Chr. Conrad-Fehres estate—that the Haags gained access to some of the greatest vineyards on the Brauneberger hill. From there, the family’s rise was steady and remarkable.

By the mid-20th century, the estate had earned a celebrated reputation, selling wines at the prestigious Trier Auctions. But a turning point came in 1957, when a young Wilhelm Haag, just 20 years old, took over after his father suddenly fell ill. He shifted the family firmly toward dedicated winegrowing, building the prestige of the estate that would later carry his father’s name: Fritz Haag. Under Wilhelm and now his son Oliver, the Fritz Haag winery has become synonymous with sleek, polished, crystalline Rieslings from the famed Brauneberger Juffer and Juffer-Sonnenuhr vineyards. These wines are pure Mosel elegance—shimmering fruit, perfect balance, filigreed minerality, and the kind of precision that can only come from generations of experience on the same slopes.

But the Haag story doesn’t end there. In the 1960s, the original family estate was divided between Wilhelm and his brother Willi, creating the Willi Haag estate—now led by Markus Haag. Willi Haag offers a contrasting, wonderfully charming expression of Mosel Riesling. Where Fritz Haag tends toward ultra-refined precision, Willi Haag wines often feel more open, fruit-driven, and quietly traditional. These are beautifully crafted, soulful Rieslings that deliver exceptional value, showing off the juicy stone fruit, gentle sweetness, and slatey snap that make the middle Mosel so irresistible.

What unites the two estates is their shared terroir and family legacy; what separates them is style. Fritz Haag is about focus, polish, and immaculate finesse. Willi Haag leans into accessibility, generous fruit, and old-school Mosel charm. One is the thoroughbred racehorse; the other, the trusted companion you return to again and again. Both continue the Haag tradition with authenticity and pride.

For Mosel lovers, exploring the two sides of the Haag family is one of the great pleasures in German wine. Side by side, they offer a study in nuance—how the same slope, the same history, and the same grape can yield two distinct but equally captivating expressions. It’s a delicious reminder that in the Mosel, lineage may be shared, but personality is all its own.

 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Willi Haag & Fritz Haag wines
10% off any 6+ in-stock bottles of Willi Haag & Fritz Haag wines
Feel free to mix and match!
 
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Sale ends Friday, December 5th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We have seven Fritz and Willi Haag wines on sale now, including:
 
Willi Haag Braunberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Kabinett 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.80 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93 points “Ripe, luminous yellow peach and grapefruit flavors are showered in a crystalline haze of struck stone and clay in this piercing off-dry Riesling. Slim in body yet concentrated and finely chiseled, it’s an expansive, exceptionally penetrating sip with a luscious, nectar-like cling on the finish. Delicious young but should gain mineral complexities through 2030 and hold longer still. Anna Lee C. Iijima.”

Willi Haag Braunberger Juffer Sonnenuhr GG 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $33, that’s $20.80 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “[Translated] A great wine that impresses above all with its elegance and finesse and is characterized by a strong minerality.”

Willi Haag Piesporter Goldtropfchen Kabinett 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.80 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Vinous “Penetrating scents of lemon and grapefruit laced with woodruff and wintergreen usher in a palate unusually citric and coolingly herbal when compared with the Willi Haag 2016s from Brauneberg or Veldenz. But given that midpalate citricity, I’m surprised at a finish that proves rather sedate and only modest in length. Still, it offers admirable refreshment and a hint of counterpoint by way of stony impingement. Last year’s more exciting inaugural bottling from this famous site was also a Kabinett. Hopefully we’ll soon get to experience a Willi Haag Goldtröpfchen Spätlese.”

Willi Haag Veldenz Grauschiefer Auslese GG 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 27 bottles in stock now
Producer Note “Made of grapes from vines more than 40 years old, this wine is characterized by a moderate sweetness and mineral complexity.”

Fritz Haag Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
John Gilamn 95+ points “The 2018 Juffer-Sonnenuhr Auslese is one of my absolutely favorite wines in the cellar this year, as again, there is no botrytis here and the wine is a legend in the making. The brilliant bouquet soars from the glass in a blaze of lime, pear, violets, a hint of the yellow plum to come, salty soil tones, honeycomb and a vibrant topnote of citrus zest. On the palate the wine is pure, refined and fullish in profile, with a creamy core of fruit, excellent acidity and grip and a very long, very precise and beautifully mineral-driven finish. This is stunning juice! 2025-2075+.”
Wine Spectator 94 points “Expressive, showing great tension between the candied berry and citrus flavors, accented by a vibrant structure and embedded minerality. Impressive, but the intensity is almost too strong at the moment. Needs time to unwind, but the elements and complexity seem to be packed and ready to emerge. Best from 2023 through 2040.”

Fritz Haag Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese GK 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
John Gilamn 96 points “The 2018 Juffer-Sonnenuhr Goldkapsel Auslese is even a hair better this year, as it shows just a touch more exotic creaminess on the attack, simply stunning backend mineral drive and great acids for the vintage. The bouquet is celestial in its blend of lime, mirabelle, pear, a lovely foundation of slate, honeycomb, just a whisper of mossiness and notes of lilacs and violets in the upper register. On the palate the wine is fullish, pure, focused and impeccably balanced, with superb acids and grip, laser-like focus and a very, very long and complex finish. This wine just dances across the palate. 2026-2085.”

Fritz Haag Juffer Sonnenuhr TBA 2018 375ml Displayed Price: $399, that’s $379.05 at 5% off and $359.10 at 10% off, 10 half bottles in stock now
John Gilamn 95 points “The 2018 Juffer TBA is just a bit higher in residual sugar than the Beerenauslese this year, as Oliver estimates that it is around one hundred and eighty grams per liter. This too is a gorgeous wine in the making, offering up refined bouquet of mirabelle, honey, white cherries, candied violets, citrus zest and a nice touch of saltiness from the slate. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, creamy and very long and complex, with excellent focus and grip, sound acids and a very long, pure and zesty finish. Utterly captivating and borderline criminal to spit. 2019-2100.”

Monday Newsletter 12-1-25

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New Week – New Arrivals
New Arrivals from Goodfellow Family Cellars
New Mosel Arrivals from Falkenstein
New Port Arrivals from Kopke
 

New Arrival Featurette
 
Bérêche is the Béstêst
 
New Arrivals from Bérêche et Fils
 
As one of the Vinopolis staff’s favorite producers, the Bereche Champagnes enchant us with near-magical tension and overwhelming complexity. They’ve mastered the art of dosage at this estate and the wines show incredible balance. This used to just be a label that professionals in the wine business knew about and adored, but now the cats out of the bag and these bottlings are earning followers far and wide.

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Bérêche et Fils Coteaux Champenois Grand Cru Aÿ Blanc 2022 750ml $149 special, 3 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 98 points “Pink-grapefruit, lemon-bush and lemon-curd aromas, enhanced by lanolin and chalky minerality. Super-tense and precise on the palate with medium to full body and a long, silky and tight-knit finish. Amazing wine, available from next year. Try from 2025.”
 
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Bérêche et Fils Aÿ Grand Cru Extra Brut Millésime 2017 750ml $219 special, 2 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95 points “The 2017 Extra-Brut Aÿ Grand Cru is another stellar wine from Bérêche in this difficult vintage. Even so, all the richness, power and intensity of Aÿ comes through loud and clear. The wine’s presence and textural resonance are simply captivating. The Grand Cru is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, a blend that works especially well this year. (Drink between 2025-2032).”
 
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Bérêche et Fils Vallee de la Marne Rive Gauche Extra Brut 2021 750ml $99 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 points “The 2021 Extra-Brut Rive Gauche, 100% Meunier on clay, is floral and effusive right out of the gate. Crushed flowers, kirsch, cranberry and dried pear are all beautifully sculpted. The texture of the mousse is so silky, so finessed. The 2021 is incredibly impressive, especially within the context of the year. Aged on cork. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. (Drink between 2025-2031).”
 
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Bérêche et Fils ‘Une’ Extra Brut Millésime 2015 750ml $749 special, 1 bottle in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 97 points “The 2015 Extra-Brut Une Champagne is a blend of all the 1er and Grand Crus in the cellar. It’s a step up from the debut 2014. Explosive in the glass, the 2015 possesses tremendous textural richness from start to finish. Orchard fruit, slate, chalk, mint, white flowers and a kiss of toasty brioche saturate the palate. Blending is such a central part of the identity of Champagne. Bérêche’s Extra-Brut Une Champagne makes that point loud and clear. (Drink between 2025-2035).”
 
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Bérêche et Fils Campania Remensis Extra Brut Rosé 2021 750ml $119 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 90-92 points “The 2021 Extra-Brut Rosé Campania Remensis is bright and crisp. Sandy soils yield an especially aromatic, airy Rosé. The 2021 is naturally on the lighter side, but then again, this is 2021. Cranberry, pink grapefruit, mint, white pepper, slate and chalk are some of the many notes that grace this chiseled, nervy Rosé. I tasted the 2021 from a trial disgorgement, hence my bracketed score. Dosage is 1.5 grams per liter, lower than the 2.5 that is planned for the commercial release. (Drink between 2026-2031).”
 
Bérêche et Fils Reflet d’Antan Brut (2018) NV 1.5L $849 special, 3 magnums in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 96 points “The NV Brut Reflet d’Antan (base 2018) is exquisite. Silky, aromatic and sublime, the Reflet d’Antan is all finesse. Silky contours caress the palate. Readers will find a Champagne of mind-blowing polish. Orchard fruit, citrus confit, spice, chamomile and a kiss of oak flesh out with time in the glass. Reflet d’Antan is one of the most unique wines in Champagne. The complexity gained through a two-level solera and lightly elevated (but not unpleasant) volatile acidity make for a vinous Champagne that exudes character from the first taste to the last. Today, Reflet d’Antan is a bit less oxidative in style than it once was, a reflection of the shift to slightly newer barrels with thick staves.”
 
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New Week – New Arrivals
 
Oregon & Walla Walla
 
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Roserock Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2023 750ml $39 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 94 points “Impeccably structured yet sleekly elegant, with raspberry and blueberry flavors accented by savory tea, stony mineral and dusky spice notes as this gathers tension toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033.”
 
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Roserock Zephirine Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2022 750ml $64.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 97 points “A richer red hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir Zephine Roserock is also more floral and has some savory elements, but it also has a more pronounced dark stone mineral tone, with violets, black raspberries, tea leaf, and toasted spices. Medium-bodied, it’s ripe but has fantastic linear drive through its floral-noted finish, and the lift almost suggests whole cluster, yet it’s entirely destemmed. Drink it over the next 15 or more years.”
 
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Hoquetus ‘La Syranique’, Walla Walla Valley 2023 750ml $31.90 special, 20 bottles in stock now
 
 
France – Burgundy
 
Pierre-Yves Colin made wine at his father’s esteemed estate, Domaine Marc Collin, up until the year 2005. At that point, he split off and started his own domaine, based in Chassagne-Montrachet, while getting a boost from some of his family’s vineyard holdings. Outside of Chassagne, he produces Meursault, St. Aubin, and Puligny-Montrachet.

Part of the changes Pierre-Yves decided to make in starting his own project was to do away with batonnage during elevage as well as employing large, demi-muid barrels in lieu of smaller vessels. The wines are wonderfully layered and precise. Msr. Colin has grown to become one of the great values in the Cote de Beaune, winning over sommeliers, shopkeeps, and critics alike.  
 
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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Bourgogne Rosé de Pinot Noir 2024 750ml $49 special, 6 bottles in stock now
 
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 750ml $54.50 special, 5 bottles in stock now
 
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Bourgogne Blanc 2023 750ml $72 special, 3 bottles in stock now
 
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Les Riottes, Monthelie Premier Cru 2023 750ml $95 special, 3 bottles in stock now
 
 
France – Champagne
 
The proprietress of Marie-Courtin, Dominique Moreau, is part of the growing grower contingent of young luminaries in Champagne, including Cedric Bouchard and Vouette & Sorbee. Moreau and these others saw the conditions of viticulture in Champagne and resolved to farm better, both for the health of their families and also for the quality of the wines coming out of those vineyards. 
 
On a hillside of the Cote des Bars, near the village of Polisot, Dominique Moreau took over a small vineyard of mostly 40–50-year-old Pinot Noir vines in 2001. She set out to produce single-vineyard, single-varietal, single-vintage Champagnes from biodynamically grown grapes. She farmed with meticulous care and vinified au naturel. Native yeasts, no dosage, minimalist intervention at all decision points. This was and still is a sharp turn from the conventional mind-set in Champagne, which is to produce a homogenous product and plenty of it.
 
In 2006, her vision became something the world beyond the Aube could share. But her wines didn’t go far, at first. Restaurants and Champagne bars in Paris intercepted most of the mere 1,000 cases or so. Though production and distribution have expanded since those early days, Moreau’s bottlings are still rarities.
 
The results, if highly limited, are spectacular. Her wines (named after her grandmother) show as tightly coiled, chiseled masterpieces, with incredible energy packed into an edgy frame. They demonstrate a fruity plushness offset by an incomparable mineral-driven tension that drives the somms in Portland, and her growing fanbase, wild.
 
Marie Courtin Resonance Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne 2021 750ml $75 special, 12 bottles in stock now
 
Marie Courtin Concordance Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne 2019 750ml $125 special, 6 bottles in stock now
 
Marie Courtin Efflorescence Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne 2019 750ml $89 special, 6 bottles in stock now
 
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Marie Courtin Eloquence Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne 2019 750ml $119 special, 4 bottles in stock now
 
Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Premier Cru Brut, Champagne NV 750ml $79 special, 9 bottles in stock now
Decanter 93 points “[Reviewed Apr 2023] Beautifully refined and delicate with clementine and pale strawberry enlivened by a touch of flintiness and creaminess and delivered with a delicate mousse. The Chardonnay lifts and elongates with fine zesty energy. Detailed, poised and classy, this is superb value. 10 months predominantly in large oak foudres. (Drink between 2023-2028).”
 
Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier d’Or Premier Cru Brut, Champagne 2019 750ml $108 special, 6 bottles in stock now
 
Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier d’Or Premier Cru Brut, Champagne 2020 750ml $115 special, 3 bottles in stock now
 
Vilmart & Cie Les Blanches Voies Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut, Champagne 2013 750ml $335 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 97 points “The 2013 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Blanches Voies is every bit as captivating as it was last year. It remains very young, intensely saline and full of promise. I would not dream of touching a bottle anytime soon. Dried lemon peel, marzipan, white flowers and chalk stain the palate with notable intensity. What a wine! Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2021. (Drink between 2025-2035).”
 
 
France – Other
 
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Domaine Clavel Cotes du Rhone Regulus Rouge, Rhone 2024 750ml $14 special, 36 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 92 points “A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Marselan, this nose offers juicy ripe plums and currants with a slight candied edge. The palate is balanced and loaded with black cherry, saffron and a round stone and clay finish. It is vibrant and nimble on the palate, making this an easy crowd-pleasing selection.”
 
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Dupeuble Pere et Fils Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 750ml $11.90 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Grapelive 90 points “The 2024 Dupeble Nouveau is bright ruby and vibrantly fresh with good fruit and loads of spicy character, it is less bubble gum and cotton candy, with more traditional Village like flavors and subtle savory notes, starting with cherry, strawberry and tangy plum fruits, light florals, cinnamon, pepper and rosemary herbs. Light bodied, but texturally pleasing and easy to quaff, this is my kind of vintage, and it won’t be my last bottle of this stuff”
 
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Chateau Lacoste Garzac Rouge, Bordeaux 2022 750ml $14 special, 36 bottles in stock now
 
 
Italy
 
Brancaia Tre Toscana IGT, Tuscany 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 33 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 93 points “Aromas of ripe blackberries and mulberries with blue flowers and dried rosemary undertones. Some dry earth, too. Medium- to full-bodied with creamy tannins and chalky texture. Succulent and racy. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
 
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Bodegas San Valero ‘Plano Alto’, Carinena 2022 750ml $14 special, 36 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 92 points “Purple plum, violet and wild herb aromas, following through to a medium- to full-bodied palate with plenty of tension and freshness. Fine-grained tannins. Drink now or hold.”
 


New Arrivals from Goodfellow Family Cellars
 
Marcus Goodfellow is one of the most talented winemakers in Oregon. We count ourselves lucky to have had a strong relationship with his winery since its early days under the old name of Matello. He is joined by the equally talented and knowledgeable Megan Joy.
 
Their wines showcase their microscopic understanding of the potential in the terroirs of the Willamette Valley. Together, they craft wines that continually improve—both in the cellar and vintage to vintage. We love the wines for their coiled power and Burgundian structure, and we stack them enthusiastically & abundantly in our own personal cellars to adore for decades to come.
 
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Goodfellow Family Cellars Temperance Hill Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills 2023 750ml $47.50 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Decanter 96 points “From the renowned Temperance Hill farmed by local legend Dai Crisp, this higher elevation Eola-Amity site sits smack in the wind of the Van Duzer corridor, producing compelling wines of energetic disposition. Vigorous and crystalline salinity leaps forth, with intense chipped flint minerality, crisp dried mint leaf and a smoky grilled lemon wedge lift. The palate is vibrant and fresh, with a salty and crisp finish. Dried lemon rind, candied lime, and juicy Meyer lemon complement the salty, savoury mix, which leans towards a brilliant finish. (Drink between 2025-2037).”
 
Goodfellow Family Cellars Durant Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml $49 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 94 points “The 2023 Pinot Noir Durant Vineyard comes from dry-farmed vines planted in volcanic soils in 1998. It has detailed aromas of red cherry, cranberry, pipe tobacco, mossy bark, floral potpourri and bitters. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled with expressive layers of spicy fruit, soft, dusty tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, layered finish. 115 cases were made.”
 
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Goodfellow Family Cellars Pumphouse Block Temperance Hill Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2023 750ml $56 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 94 points “The 2023 Pinot Noir Pumphouse Block Temperance Hill comes from dry-farmed vines planted in 1994. It has complex aromas of pomegranate, blueberry, tea leaves, tobacco and conifer. The light-bodied palate’s flavors are concentrated and layered. It has an elegant frame of dusty tannins, vibrant acidity and a long finish streaked with earthy accents. 165 cases were made.”
 
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Goodfellow Family Cellars Temperance Hill Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2023 750ml $56 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 93 points “A new wine from Goodfellow, the 2023 Pinot Noir West Field Temperance Hill comes from dry-farmed vines planted in 1983. It has slowly unfurling scents of bramble fruit, bitter orange, tea leaves, fennel and mossy bark. The light-bodied palate features crunchy, earth-laced flavors. It’s framed by chalky tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long, nuanced finish. 115 cases were made.”
 
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Goodfellow Family Cellars Whistling Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2023 750ml $49 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2023 Pinot Noir Whistling Ridge Vineyard comes from dry-farmed vines in ancient marine sedimentary soils. It has dynamic aromas, segueing from red cherry and cranberry to potpourri, holiday spice, mossy bark and incense. The medium-bodied palate is brimming with crunchy, spicy flavors. It’s structured by chalky tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long finish with a flourish of spicy accents. 230 cases were made.”
 
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Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml $19 special, 18 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Goodfellow Family Cellars Willamett­e Valley Pinot Noir is comprised entirely of declassified barrels from our single-vineyard wines. Fruit is all sourced from sustainably farmed, non-irrigated vineyards, with old vines and exceptional character.”
 
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Goodfellow Family Cellars Durant Vineyard Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml $49 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Decanter 96 points “The Durant Vineyard Chardonnay from the 2023 vineyard presents a razor’s edge of minerality and tense smoky citrus. Glinting sea salt minerality frames the palate, with lean and energetic notes of lime zest, grilled lemon peel and a salty finish complemented by a juicy bite of Meyer lemon pulp. (Drink between 2025-2038).”
 
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Goodfellow Family Cellars Richard’s Cuvée, Whistling Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay, Ribbon Ridge 2023 750ml $69 special, 4 bottles in stock now
Decanter 97 points “A beautiful, glinting Chardonnay, a study in mineral purity and saline crunch. From the exposed ridge top vineyard of marine sedimentary soil. The Richard’s Cuvée is from a single, dry-farmed acre planted to four different Chardonnay clones in 1995. An aromatic light show, with smoky flint, grilled lemon wedge and intense ocean brine. The palate balances electric minerality with a lush texture. Lemon pastry cream is lifted up by seafoam, savoury lemon verbena and just a dash of white pepper. (Drink between 2025-2038).”
 
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Goodfellow Family Cellars Heritage #23 Whistling Ridge Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2023 750ml $74.50 special, 4 bottles in stock now
Decanter 97 points “Crystalline red fruits and a delicate savoury character unfold as the wine evolves. On the nose, dazzling red florals and sea salt, crunchy red cranberries and blood orange purity come through. The palate is upright and electric. Intricate flavours of pine, freshly chopped mint and salty blood orange frame exuberant red berries. Will be far more gregarious in five years, but shows finesse in its youth. The Pinot Noirs from Goodfellow Cellars are among the most elegant and austere in the Willamette, and as such, they take their time to unwind. (Drink between 2025-2038).”
 
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Goodfellow Family Cellars Long Acre Whistling Ridge Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2023 750ml $56 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Decanter 96 points “The Long Acre portions of the dry-farmed Whistling Ridge Vineyard were planted in 1996 from a clonal mix of Pinot Noir sourced from throughout the Willamette Valley’s top sites. It’s effusively floral, as rose petals, lavender and lilac leap forth, followed by fresh crushed raspberries, orange peel and dried mint. The vibrance of the Goodfellow Pinot Noirs offers a pulsating resonance in their youth. Electric on the palate as green strawberries, lively notes of pine and sous bois, tart cherry and hibiscus tea. These are structured wines from Marcus Goodfellow that evolve wonderfully with age. Flourishes of umami give a salty depth to the finish. (Drink between 2025-2037).”



New Mosel Arrivals from Falkenstein
 
Since 1985, Erich and Marita Weber, now joined in their work by their son Johannes, have crafted some of the most soulful and quietly complex Riesling from their ancient vines.
 
The Webers personally work their vines by hand using organic methods, deviating only by avoiding the use of copper, as it is a toxic heavy metal. They do not use herbicides or fertilizers and avoid tilling for the most part. Yields are kept very low due to the vines’ ages and pruning down to one flat cane per vine.
 
Some of their prize vineyard holdings include Niedermenniger Herrenberg, from which they source their Pinot Noir for their rosé and the Weissburgunder for their extraordinary Pet-Nat, Niedermenniger Sonnenberg, Krettnacher Altenberg, and Krettnacher Euchariusberg, home to some of their oldest vines. Across their holdings, the vines average 40 to 50-years-old at minimum, including ancient, ungrafted vines that are nearly a century old. Harvest is done by hand on these iron-rich slate and quartz soils.
 
Erich focuses on dry, or “trocken”, wines whereas Johannes is more inclined to crafting the off-dry to sweet wines. According to importer Lars Carlberg, Falkenstein is one of the few Saar producers that bottles completely dry Rieslings. The region’s cool weather would result in wines too ascorbic and austere to be drinkable. Erich avoids such issues because of the great age of their vines and their low yields, which allow for concentration and the ripe and exotic fruit profiles that beautifully offset the brisk acidity.
 
The biggest argument that you’ll get from our staff is not whether you should buy the wines from Falkenstein (if you don’t, we will), but whether to focus on dry or sweet wines. In the dry’s corner, we have lush minerality, cut, and poise. In the sweet’s corner, you can experience gorgeous textures, impeccable balance, and near-infinite cellaring capabilities. Your choice, though it’s certainly worth trying both. (If you open the wines young, you may notice a slight spritz due to the residual, naturally-present carbon dioxide left over from fermentation that also helps preserve the wines.)
 
Now is an excellent time to stock your cellar and table with one of the finest producers tucked in a little-known corner of the Mosel. You’ll be glad you did.
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Pet-Nat, Mosel 2024 750ml $31.90 special, 7 bottles in stock now
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Altenberg Riesling Spatlese Trocken AP #7, Mosel 2024 750ml $33 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 91+ points “The 2024er Krettnacher Altenberg Riesling Spätlese Trocken comes from 50-60-year-old vines in the Enkers part of the vineyard. It shows a finely aromatic and attractive nose of yellow peach, greengage, herbs, thyme, mint, and almond. The wine is intense and tight on the palate, with still quite some herbal and spicy notes. The finish is hugely long and salty, and fully bone-dry in taste. There is a touch of tartness in need of integration before true pleasure. This is an aromatic, yet racy Riesling. 2029-2044.”
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Ober Schafershaus Riesling Spatlese Trocken AP #18, Mosel 2024 750ml $41.90 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 93 points “The 2024er Krettnacher Ober Schäfershaus Riesling Spätlese Trocken comes 60-year-old vines planted in the similarly name Lieu-Dit in the Altenberg vineyard underpinned by Diabas elements. It offers a beautifully refined, elegant, and complex nose of smoke, bergamot, white flowers, herbs, spearmint, greengage, and lime. The wine develops a nice sense of grip and presence on the palate, with energy and superb zesty notes. The finish is very long and layered. This is a beautiful, straight, and animating dry Riesling. 2030-2049.”
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett Feinherb ‘Meyer Nepal’ AP #11, Mosel 2024 750ml $33 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 95 points “The 2024er Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett Feinherb Meyer Nepal (the reference to this internal cask name is provided in small print on the label after the AP number) comes from vines planted in the 1950s in the upper part of the vineyard and was fermented to off-dry levels of residual sugar. It delivers a beautifully pure, fresh, and enticing nose of bergamot, lime, cassis, smoke, fine spices, and a hint of almond. The wine is delicately juicy and super complex on the palate, where fine creamy elements are wrapped in candied citrus fruits. The clarity and purity of this remarkable off-dry Riesling are simply breathtaking. 2032-2049.”
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett Feinherb ‘Palm’ AP #3, Mosel 2024 750ml $31.90 special, 19 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 92 points “The 2024er Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett Feinherb Palm (the reference to this internal cask name is provided in small print on the label after the AP number) comes from different small parcels on the western side of the vineyard and was fermented down to off-dry levels of residual sugar. It offers a fresh and attractive nose of yellow peach, greengage, lavender, spearmint, cinnamon, and apple. The wine is superbly balanced and playful on the light, juicy palate. It leaves a fresh, animating dryish finish. This is a superb, just off-dry tasting Riesling. 2030-2044.”
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett Feinherb ‘Onkel Peter’ AP #4 2024 750ml $33 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 94 points “The 2024er Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett Feinherb Onkel Peter (the reference to this internal cask name is provided in small print on the label after the AP number) comes from un-grafted vines in the south-facing Zuckerberg sector of the vineyard and was fermented to off-dry levels of residual sugar. It displays a superbly attractive and finely aromatic nose of yellow peach, aniseed, pink grapefruit, muscat, and pear. The wine coats the palate with delicate, fresh yellow fruits as well as smoke and spices. The finish proves very long and fresh. This juicy, aromatic yet refined and fresh off-dry Riesling is superb. 2030-2044.”
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Euchariusberg Alte Reben Riesling Kabinett ‘Gisela’ AP #8, Mosel 2024 750ml $54.50 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 97 points “The 2024er Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett Alte Reben Gisela (the reference to this internal cask name is provided in small print on the label after the AP number) was harvested in a parcel still planted with 70-80-year-old un-grafted vines in the prime Gross Schock sector of the vineyard, which was classified in the highest category on the old taxation maps, and was fermented down to barely fruity-styled levels of residual sugar. It offers a brilliant and pure nose of smoke, lime, white flowers, wet slate, herbal tea, grapefruit zest, and mountain water. The wine is very pure and has huge energetic on the palate, with grip and density. The finish is magnificently spicy, straight, and pure, with great length. What an energetic, fresh, and pure Kabinett. 2032-2049.”
 
Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett ‘Kugel Peter’ AP #12, Mosel 2024 750ml $33 special, 5 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 94 points “The 2024er Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett Kugel Peter (the reference to this internal cask name is provided in small print on the label after the AP number) was made from fruit picked on 50-year-old from partially un-grafted vines in the prime Gross Schock sector of the vineyard, which was classified in the highest category on the old taxation maps and was fermented down to barely fruity-styled levels of residual sugar. It delivers a beautifully fresh and pure nose of smoke, spearmint, lime, greengage, green apple, almond, and smoke. The wine is very pure and light-weighted on the palate, and leaves a light, airy, and fresh long finish. This is a superbly fresh and light expression of Kabinett. 2032-2049.”
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Kabinett ‘Mia’ AP #22, Mosel 2024 750ml $51.90 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 96 points “The 2024er Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Kabinett Alte Reben Mia (the reference to this internal cask name is provided in small print on the label after the AP number) is made from fruit harvested on old vines planted in the 1960s and was fermented down to barely fruity-styled levels of residual sugar. It displays a gorgeously refined and delicately aromatic nose of white peach, elderflower, almond cream, pink grapefruit, lime zest, thyme, herbs, and flintstone. The wine is tight and beautifully spicy on the palate, with intense citrusy and fresh fruits. The aftertaste is taut, hugely long, and spicy. 2034-2049.”
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Im Kleinschock Riesling Kabinett AP #20, Mosel 2024 750ml $33 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 92 points “The 2024er Niedermenniger Im Kleinschock Riesling Kabinett was made from fruit picked on an old and partly un-grafted vines in this privileged south-facing sector of the Sonnenberg vineyard and was fermented down to barely fruity-styled levels of residual sugar. A slight reductive nose quickly gives way to notes of spearmint, muscat, earthy spices, ginger, smoke, greengage, and grapefruit. The wine is delicately juicy and refined on the palate and leaves a juicy and finely aromatic finish. This is a great, attractive Kabinett. 2032-2044.”
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Spätlese ‘Klaus’ AP #6, Mosel 2024 750ml $41.90 special, 2 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 95 points “The 2024er Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Spätlese Klaus (the reference to this internal cask name is provided in small print on the label after the AP number) comes from fruit harvested on 60-year-old vines in the prime Gross Schock sector of the vineyard and was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar. A whiff of initial reduction slowly gives way to fresh and minty notes of vineyard peach, candied grapefruit, lime, thyme, plum, and white pepper. The wine proves gorgeously juicy yet fresh, spicy, and smoky. The finish is marked by acidity, which brings a lot of tension and zesty freshness. This remarkable Spätlese now only needs a bit of time to reveal all its facets. 2034-2054.”
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Spätlese AP #5, Mosel 2024 750ml $41.90 special, 2 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 96 points “The 2024er Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Spätlese Förster (the reference to this internal cask name is provided in small print on the label after the AP number) was made from clean fruit harvested from vines planted in the 1960s in the prime Gross Schock sector of the vineyard and was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar. It delivers a gorgeously complex and attractive nose of whipped almond cream, greengage, thyme, lavender, orange blossom, and lime. The wine is incredibly balanced and mixes nice fresh, ripe fruits and citrusy fruits, spices, and mint. The finish is magnificently long and pure. This is a superb Spätlese in the making! 2034-2054.”
 
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Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermennig Herrenberg Rosé Trocken, Mosel 2023 750ml $29 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 88 points “AP: 23 24. The 2023er Niedermenniger Herrenberg Rosé Trocken is made with Spätburgunder. The wine offers a subtle nose of raspberry, barbecue herbs, chalk, and white flowers. It is rather sharp and precise on the palate and leaves a pure and precise feel of minerals, raspberry, and cranberry in the finish. 2025-2026.”
Kopke, founded in 1638, makes what might be the most vibrant and long-lived port wines available. They have been through adverse times in their nearly 400-year history, seeing dramatic shifts in the climate, swings in the popularity of their product, and the rise and fall of populist dictators. Through all of this, they’ve been consistent in their commitment to making the greatest Tawny and Colheita (vintage Tawny) Port available.
 
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Kopke Colheita White Port 2002 375ml $49 special, 12 half-bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Kopke White Colheita 2002 shows a straw yellow colour, and an intense and rich bouquet, with predominant aromas of dried fruit and light notes of exotic fruit wrapped in delicate hints of honey. On the palate it is fresh and intense, with the avours of ageing in wood, such as spice, perfectly combined with the sweet notes of fruit in syrup. It unfolds into a long and enduring nish.”
 
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Kopke Colheita White Port 2013 750ml $44.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 89 points “This is a young colheita Port, with white fruit aroma and just the beginnings of the long wood aging. Its sweetness and spice are balanced by perfumed white fruits and honey. Drink now.”
 
Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port 750ml $41.90 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Decanter 95 points “Caramel bouquet embellished by a touch of wood spice. Then toffee, fudge and caramel on the palate, with ripe, red-berried fruit coming through on the finish – altogether pleasant and rich.”
 
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Kopke Colheita Tawny Port 1999 750ml $69 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Jamie Goode-Wine Anorak 94 points “Complex, spicy and raising with an appealing saline edge. Some lovely savoury notes developing here. Has warmth and complexity.”
 
Kopke Colheita Tawny Port 2005 750ml $51.90 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Kopke Colheita Tawny Port 2005 375ml $34.50 special, 12 half-bottles in stock now
Wine & Spirits 93 points “Cool and refined upfront, this is polished and posh with sweet plum and vanilla scents in the middle. Then it gets a sunny lift in the end, lasting on honeycomb and notes of dried apricots. A gracious and refined way to end a holiday meal.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Kopke Colheita Tawny Port 2015 750ml $36 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Decanter 92 points “Surprisingly tannic on the palate, rich and dense in style, with roasted coffee, walnut, date and burnt sugar filling the mouth with an excellent lingering finish.”



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Dominus, Racines and Snowden
 
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5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Molitor’s entry level (no * wines)
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Everyday Molitor Values On Sale Now! 11-30-25

 



All of Molitor’s estate level wines on sale now!
 

We’re taking things back to where the Molitor obsession often begins: the wines without asterisks—Molitor’s entry-level bottlings that deliver some of the most outrageous value in the entire Mosel. These are the wines that remind you why Markus Molitor is considered one of Germany’s greats. Same legendary vineyards, same meticulous handwork, same precision in the cellar—just in a more approachable, everyday-friendly package.

Don’t let the lack of stars fool you. Molitor’s “no-asterisk” Rieslings are crafted with the exacting detail he brings to his top wines, but they show a brighter, more immediate side of the Mosel. Crisp orchard fruit, shimmering slate, vibrant acidity—these are pure, expressive, wildly drinkable Rieslings that offer benchmarks of the region without the lofty price tag. They’re the kinds of bottles you open on a Tuesday night and think, “How is this entry-level?”

The value here is honestly hard to overstate. In a world where Mosel pricing continues to climb, Molitor’s first-tier wines remain refreshingly affordable. They offer a direct line into his stylistic brilliance—clarity, lift, mineral precision—at prices that let you stock up without hesitation. For many fans (and more than a few sommeliers), these are the sleeper hits of the entire portfolio.

If you’ve ever wanted to explore Molitor’s universe without diving straight into the deep end, this is your perfect on-ramp. These wines overdeliver, outperform, and outshine just about anything in their category. A true gift to Mosel lovers—and an easy win for your cellar.

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 3-5 in-stock bottles of Molitor’s entry level (no *) wines
10% off any 6+ in-stock bottles of Molitor’s entry level (no *) wines
 
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We have a diverse selection of Molitor’s entry level wines on sale now, including:

 
Markus Molitor Alte Reben Saar Riesling WK 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $29, that’s $27.55 at 5% off and $26.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93 points “Molitor’s 2019 Alte Reben Saar opens with a pure and concentrated flinty bouquet of crushed slate and lemon zest as well as floral aromas. Round, lush and with salty piquancy as well as fine and juicy fruit concentration that intermingles perfectly with the finessed acidity and mineral backbone, this is an excellent and highly stimulating picture-book Saar Riesling with a delicate grip of slate and tannins. Perhaps the finest Saar old-vines Riesling I have had from Molitor. Tasted in May 2021.”

Markus Molitor Alte Reben Saar Riesling WK 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $29, that’s $27.55 at 5% off and $26.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 92+ points “The 2018 Riesling Alte Reben Saar offers a clear, pure and spicy, quite deep and intense bouquet with slatey pastry notes. Round and juicy on the palate, this is a complex, elegant and long yet still slightly astringent Riesling with enormous power and richness. The wine has a positive astringency that is crystalline and phenolic and asks for patience. Tasted at the domain in September 2020.”

Markus Molitor Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett WK 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $26, that’s $24.70 at 5% off and $23.40 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2019 Graacher Domprobst Kabinett (White Capsule) is deep, elegant and flinty on the perfectly ripe and typically Graach-fruity nose with its lush and ripe stone-fruit aromas. Water matters in a dry year such as 2019, and the Domprobst has lots of it. Dense, piquant and mouth-filling on the palate, the wine reveals an edgy slate structure that will soften with bottle age. I recommend cellaring the wine for at least another year. The finish is vibrantly fresh and salty yet still tannic. 10.5% alcohol. Tasted in May 2021.”

Markus Molitor Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Spatlese WK 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.30 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
Decanter 93 points “Here we jump to an iconic Saar site, defined by Devonian slate, greywacke, some quartzitic sandstone and steepness. Wet stone, white currant, yellow apple and some lemon combine in a lovely vision of freshness. This is bright but even in this iconic Saar vineyard the warmth of 2018 is apparent. Yet the stoniness cuts through and leaves us with that lovely, racy zestiness we all crave from Riesling. These citrus notions linger and will you to take another sip. Wonderful.”

Markus Molitor Saarburger Rausch Riesling Spatlese WK 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $29.50, that’s $28.02 at 5% off and $26.55 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2019 Saarburger Rausch Spätlese (White Capsule) is intense and crunchy-slatey on the piquant and characterful nose that reveals ripe fruit and stony/herbal notes. Salty, piquant and highly stimulating  on the palate, this is a dense, perfectly ripe and juicy Riesling with salty-crystalline acidity and a salivating finish that also reveals delicate tannins. This is another excellent, terroir-driven Riesling with fully ripe and generous yet structured fruit. Tasted in May 2021.”

Markus Molitor Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett Green 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $28, that’s $26.60 at 5% off and $25.20 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
Wine Advocate 94+ points “Molitor’s 2019 Ürziger Würzgarten Kabinett (Green Capsule) opens pure and flinty on the deep and complex, very intense yet bright and fascinating, seductive and terroir-driven nose. Lush and round on the palate yet with salty-piquant and vibrantly fresh acidity, this is a structured, even somewhat tannic Kabinett to cellar for at least 2-3 more years. Very long and endlessly salty. Tasted in May 2021.”

Markus Molitor Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett WK 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $28, that’s $26.60 at 5% off and $25.20 at 10% off, 45 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 92 points “Very fresh lemon-balm and blossom nose with no hint of the opulence of the vintage. Excellent balance of bright lemon and white-peach fruit with silky acidity and a whisker of unfermented grape sweetness that smoothes the touch of tannin. Drink or hold.”

Markus Molitor Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett WK 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $28, that’s $26.60 at 5% off and $25.20 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2019 Ürziger Würzgarten Kabinett (White Capsule) is highly refined and almost floral in its precisely slatey and flinty finesse that integrates very fine Riesling aromas. Everything seems to be in a young style for this wine that is pure, structured and dry, with a lovely mix of tannins, crystalline slate acidity and lingering salinity. This is not really fragile like, say, a Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr; instead, it’s filigreed and has strong bones. Fine tannins structure the fresh and lemony yet rich finish. A serious terroir wine with just 10.5% alcohol. Tasted in May 2021.”

Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese WK 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $34.50, that’s $32.77 at 5% off and $31.05 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2020 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese (White Capsule) is clear, pure, intense and refined, spicy and flinty on the nose that shows fully ripe, yellow-golden Riesling fruit combined with flinty/savory slate aromas. Lush and dense yet crystalline and refined on the palate, this is an elegant, very intense and saline, concentrated and substantial Sonnenuhr Spätlese that is, analytically and also sensorially, certainly an Auslese that reveals a concentrated, lemon-fresh, savory and stimulating bitter finish with great substance and class. This 2020 is remarkably complex and tensioned, but it has stimulating, zesty salinity and serious tannin structure. This impressive dry (or dry styled?) Spätlese will need another five to 10 years to open up and unfold its finesse and layers that it will easily keep for 50+ years, if cellared properly. 11.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 72 21 in July 2022.”

Markus Molitor Zeltinger Himmelriech Riesling Kabinett Green 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $26.50, that’s $25.17 at 5% off and $23.85 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Wine Advocate 94 points “The 2019 Zeltinger Himmelreich Kabinett (Green Capsule) is beautifully clear, fresh and flinty on the complex and crunchy, slate-driven bouquet of bright fruits and crushed stones. On the palate, this is a mouth-filling, juicy, vibrantly fresh and crisp, stimulating and piquant Kabinett with gorgeous slatey grip and a salivating finish. A fabulous Kabinett from 40+-year-old Riesling vines. Tasted in May 2021.”

Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese WK 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $36, that’s $34.20 at 5% off and $32.40 at 10% off, 17 bottles in stock now
Wine Advocate 93+ points “The 2018 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese (White Capsule) offers a clear, fresh, bright and aromatic bouquet of white mandarins and mirabelles intertwined with the pure and refreshing tone of crushed stones and herbs. This bouquet gets you into the wine immediately. Round and intense on the succulent palate, this is a medium-bodied, elegant and very charming Sonnenuhr Spätlese with rather mild acidity but a serious terroir expression on the finish. Tasted at the domain in September 2020.”

Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett GK 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $28, that’s $26.60 at 5% off and $25.20 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
Wine Advocate 92+ points “The 2018 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Kabinett (Golden Capsule) is intense and aromatic on the nose that displays a concentrated and ripe stone-fruit aroma with reductive, sulfuric notes. Round and silky on the palate, this is a crystalline, salty-piquant and structured Kabinett with intense and sweet yet elegant fruit and a promising long and grippy finish. Tasted at the domain in September 2020.”