In This Newsletter:

 

New Arrivals and Pre-Arrivals
Featuring the Wines of Antichi Cantalupo
Wine of The Week
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Seleccion 2019
3 Day Super Sale
Red, White, and Pink
March Magnum Sale
Ends soon!!!
Collector’s Corner
High-end and High-volume

New Arrivals
 

Italy

The Wines of Antichi Vigneti Cantalupo:

Started in 1969, Antichi Vigneti Cantalupo has only expanded on the wine-making tradtions of their lands dating back thousands of years, including innovations like the use of Oak Barrels over the foudre used since the days of the Roman Empire.

Located southeast of Gattinara and just under a hundred miles north of Barolo, the Ghemme commune of the alto-Piemonte region, tucked up into the foothills of the alps is a long neglected producer of refined nebbiolos. With sandy granite soils and a colder climate than Barolo or Barbaresco, the wine of this region have a character all their own.

Antichi Vigneti Cantalupo Nebbiolo Agamium Colline Navaresi 2019 750ml $22.50 special, 24 bottles available

 
Antichi Vigneti Cantalupo Ghemme Anno Primo 2015 750ml $39 special, 12 bottle available
Vinous 91 points  “The 2015 Ghemme Anno Primo is a powerful, bold wine Muscular tannins wrap around a core of red cherry, spice, mint, new leather, licorice, blood orange, dried flowers and earthy notes. There is quite a bit of depth here, but also some elements of rusticity that are likely to remain.”

Antichi Vigneti Cantalupo Ghemme Collis Carellae 2015 750ml $59 special, 12 bottles available
 
Antichi Vigneti Cantalupo Ghemme Collis Breclemae 2013 750ml  $59 special, 12 bottles available
Vinous 96 points “The 2013 Ghemme Collis Breclemae is fabulous. Deep, dark and also translucent, the 2013 possesses magnificent clarity as well as structure. Black cherry, lavender, truffle, mint, spice and new leather all develop in an ample, resonant Ghemme that hits all the right notes. A rich, substantial finish rounds things out in style. The 2013 can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring, but it also has the pedigree to develop in the cellar for many years to come. Each time I come back to the 2013 it is more impressive.”
  
Antichi Vigneti Cantalupo Signore di Bayard 1999 750ml $89 special, 6 bottles available

Antichi Vigneti Cantalupo Ghemme  Collis Breclemae 2007 750ml $69 special, 12 bottles available


France

Clos Sainte Magdeleine Côte de Provence Rose 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 36 bottles available

Pierre Sparr Gewurtztraminer Grand Cru Mambourg 2017 750ml $39 special, 8 bottles available

Pierre Sparr Riesling Schoenenbourg Grand Cru 2019 750ml $45 special, 6 bottles available

Dutraive Lieu Dit Champaigne Fleurie 2020 750ml $36 special, 12 bottles available

Dutraive Clos Du Chapitre St Amour 2020 750ml $39 special, 12 bottles available

Georges Laval Garennes Demi-sec NV 750ml $79 special, 12 bottles available

Georges Laval Garennes Cumieres Brut Nature NV 750ml  $99 special, 5 bottles available

Georges Laval Garennes Les Chenes Extra Brut 2018 750ml $269 special, 2 bottles available

Domaine Collotte Noble Souche, Burgundy 2020 750ml $26 special, 24 bottles available

Domaine Collotte Marsannay Blanc, Burgundy 2020 750ml $31.90 special, 12 bottles available

Domaine Collotte Marsannay Le Clos de Jeu, Burgundy 2020 750ml $33 special, 36+ bottles available

Domaine Collotte Fixin les Champistions, Burgundy 2020 750ml $49 special, 12 bottles available

Domaine Collotte Chambolle-Musigny Vielles Vignes, Burgundy 2020 750ml $64.50 special, 12 bottles available


Hungary

Royal Tokaji “The Oddity” Dry Furmint 2019 750ml $18 special, 69 bottles available

Royal Tokaji Late Harvest 2018 500ml $20.90 special, 26 bottles available

Royal Tokaji Azju 5 Puttonyos 2017 500ml $59 special, 26 bottles available
 

Pre-Arrivals

Arriving 3/24

Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill Brut 2013 750ml $319 special, 12 bottles arriving
Wine Enthusiast 98 “Although ready to drink, this very fine Champagne has plenty of aging to go. With its rich Pinot Noir and ripe fruits, it is generous while also fully textured. Complex and balanced, mature fruit and toast working together, this is a great wine.”
Vinous 97 “Rich and remarkably pure, the 2013 is super-expressive right out of the gate. Bright saline notes cut through a core of lemon confit, dried flowers, apricot, tangerine peel, mint and sage… there is a feeling of transparency here that is so alluring. The 2013 is a terrific example of power with no excess weight in Champagne. I loved it.”

Arriving in June
 

Casa Castillo Las Gravas Jumilla 2020 750ml $69 special, 36 bottles arriving

Wine Advocate 98 points ” The wine is super perfumed and floral, really showy, elegant, nuanced and refined, with the notes of pine needles and wet soil much subtler than in the 2019. There is an ethereal character to the 2020s that I haven’t found in any previous vintage here, but at the same time, the wines are very mineral and have lots of energy and light. There is precision, cleanliness, definition and elegance like I hadn’t seen before and refined tannins with a pungent mineral sensation in the textured finish. This is an incredible wine for the price asked…”



Château Beychevelle St Julian Rouge 2015 750ml $149 special, 12 bottles arriving
Jeb Dunnick 95 Points  “The 2015 Beychevelle comes across as much more powerful and plush in bottle than it did as a barrel sample. The black cherry, smoke, leather, tobacco, spice and incense notes are all endowed with notable textural depth. Voluptuous but also quite tannic, the 2015 is going to need at least a few years to come into its own. Readers should expect a powerful, brooding Saint-Julien.”
 
Château Beychevelle St Julian Rouge 2016 750ml $149 special, 2 bottles arriving
Wine Advocate 95 Points “… a stunning bouquet of vibrant, shimmering blackberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with crushed stone and rose petals. The well-balanced palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and a slightly savory/dried blood finish that lingers in the mouth… [t]his will surely be a benchmark for this Saint Julien estate.”

Wine Of The Week

Sierra Cantabria Rioja Seleccion 2019 750ml $14 per bottle, 36+ available
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Seleccion 2019 case of 12 $149, or $12.42 per bottle

James Suckling 93 Points “This is rather luscious, yet it’s firm and poised with fantastic depth of fruit and structure. Berry and plum with some bark and earth that finishes strongly. So attractive at the end. Drink or hold.”

A steal of a deal for this lovely wine. Perfect for BBQs, dinner parties, or drinking on the Patio. Reserve yours today!

 

3-Day Super Sale:

Red, White, and PINK!
 

We’re going big on some of our best selling wines!

Starting today we are offering deep discounts on mix-and-match deals 

Buy any 3-5 bottles and receive 5% off !
Buy any 6-11 bottles and receive 10% off!!
Buy 12+ of any of these bottles and receive an unprecedented 15% off!!!

SALE ENDS Friday at 6pm!!!

Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja 2018 750 ml $41.90 special, 36+ bottles available
Wine Advocate 94 points “2018 was a cooler vintage, with a fairly long maturation, which made the wines somewhat fresher and less alcoholic, … a classical blend of the four red varieties from Rioja, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano with contained ripeness … It’s medium to full- bodied, with very fine, chalky tannins, combining power and elegance. Amazing!

Vouvray Moelleux Clos Bourg 1er Trie 2016 750ml $59 special, 94 bottles available
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.”
Wine Advocate 94 points “Huet’s bright golden colored 2016 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie is clear, fresh and intensely fruity on the remarkably precise nose. Medium-bodied yet concentrated, elegant and sweet on the palate, this is a salty, piquant, mineral Chenin Blanc with intense, elegant and well-structured fruit. The wine reveals a chalky finesse and long tensioned finish.”

Ameztoi Txokalina Rubentis Rosado 2021 750ml $21.90 special 36+ bottles available
Vinous 91 points “Pale orange. Finely etched red berry, citrus zest and floral aromas, along with building herb and mineral flourishes. Taut and nervy in the mouth, offering sappy strawberry, cherry and tangerine flavors that show fine delineation and spicy lift. Closes firm and right, with persistent red fruit notes and a refreshingly bitter edge.”
 

This is our deepest discount of the year!
 

March Magnum Sale


ENDS SOON!

We’re having a huge month long sale ending March 31st at 6pm. 
     
5% off 3-5 Magnum bottles

10% off 6 or more Magnum bottles

 

Felsina Chianti Riserva 2016 1.5L $89.95 special, 8 bottle available 
Wine Advocate 94 points “Streamlined and elegant, this mid-weight red trots out notes of grilled herb and dark fruit nuances that segue to spice, tilled earth and savory tobacco, with great complexity. This 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardenga is still a bit closed and tight, but this beautiful wine boasts all the best qualities of this vintage. It shows elegance and power, two contrasting characteristics that only work well together in the world’s most achieved expressions. The most satisfying aspect of this Riserva is the crisp acidity on the close that keeps the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.”
 
Felsina Chianti 2018 1.5L $115 special, 10 bottles available
Antonio Galloni 97 Points “The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is an absolutely stunning wine. The archetype of Rancia in the past has been of a big, potent Chianti Classico but in 2018, Rancia is a wine of mind-blowing elegance and finesse. Silky, perfumed and indescribably finessed, the 2018 dazzles from start to finish. It’s a magical wine in every way.”
 
Felsina Fontalorro 2018 1.5L $128 special, 11 bottles available 
Antonio Galloni 95 Points “The 2018 Fontalloro is bright, floral and full of energy. In most vintages, Fontalloro is quite open, but the 2018 is especially nervy and taut. That won’t be an issue in time, of course, but readers should plan on being patient. Sangiovese is so expressive here.”
 
Isole e Olena Cepparello 2015 1.5L $149 special, 5 bottles available
James Suckling 96 Points “Shows lots of black cherries, cranberry tea, caramelized orange peel, roasted herbs and citrus peel. Full-bodied with ripe and quite round tannins that frame layers of cherries. Bright and fresh, yet rich and long at the same time. The sangiovese character really springs out of the glass.”
 
Isole e Olena Cepparello 2017 1.5L $169 special, 22 bottles available
Antonio Galloni 97 Points “The 2017 Cepparello is another in a series of stunningly beautiful Cepparellos from Paolo de Marchi. Bright and beautifully focused in the glass, with tremendous depth, the 2017 is positively stellar from the very first taste. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, spice, menthol and coffee all open up with a bit of air. Here, too, Paolo De Marchi has done a tremendous job in preserving freshness in the wine. Readers who can muster the patience will be rewarded with a spectacular wine.”
 
Isole e Olena 2019 1.5L $219 special, 5 bottles available
Antonio Galloni 97 Points “The 2017 Cepparello is another in a series of stunningly beautiful Cepparellos from Paolo de Marchi. Bright and beautifully focused in the glass, with tremendous depth, the 2017 is positively stellar from the very first taste. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, spice, menthol and coffee all open up with a bit of air. Here, too, Paolo De Marchi has done a tremendous job in preserving freshness in the wine. Readers who can muster the patience will be rewarded with a spectacular wine.”

A magnum is 1.5L. 3L bottles will be the equivalent of 2 bottles applied to the discount. 

Champagnes are not included in this sale. 
Discount will not display online, we will adjust your invoice before charging your card.
Discount does not apply to pre-arrival wines or to case discounts. 
This is first come / first served and limited to stock on hand.
 

This sale applies to large format wines. That’s over 150 wines and thousands of bottles discounted! This week we are highlighting the stellar wines of Long Shadows… now in family gathering friendly magnums!

Shop our magnum selection on our website

Collectors Corner:

High-End and High-Volume Burgundies

 
As we come to the end of our Month long sale on Magnum sized wines, it’s a good time to focus on some of our High-end Burgundies, also available in these large formats.

Dujac Puligny 1er Cru Folatieres 2020 1.5L $599 special, 1 bottle available
Vinous 90-92 Points “The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru has a nicely detailed bouquet with fine delineation, orange pith and light linen scents developing with time. The palate is well balanced with tangy orange zest on the entry, quite linear and strict with a fresh finish, though it does not quite possess the mineralité of the Combettes.”
Wine Advocate 90-92 Points “Notes of pear, waxy yellow orchard fruit, nutmeg and freshly baked bread introduce the 2020 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, a delicate, medium-bodied white that’s bright, fine-boned and saline in this warm vintage.”

Montville Vosne-Romanee 1er Malconsorts 2017 1.5L $949 special, 1 bottle available
Decanter 95 points “The de Montille Malconsorts has lightened up in 2017, which may be a vintage thing. This is less oaky and chewy than some of its predecessors. The 100% whole bunches are very well done, adding some savoury, sappy notes to the layered red and black fruits, with floral top-notes wafting above the surface. Sensitive winemaking from Brian Sieve.”
Vinous 92-94 Points “The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru is entirely whole cluster fruit matured in 50% new oak. It has a backward and reticent bouquet, yet one can tell there are coiled up black fruit here, mixed with raspberry coulis and mulberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with dense, slightly chewy tannin at first, grippy and assertive in style. Yet it manages to retain admirable balance with an engaging, quite saline, lightly spiced finish that fans out with style. Excellent.”
Wine Advocate 93+ points “The 2017 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Malconsorts is also showing beautifully, soaring from the glass with aromas of cassis, peonies, orange rind and dark berry fruit, with little hint of the tertiary complexity to come. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, but it has real depth and concentration at the core too, despite the charm of the vintage. The finish is long and penetrating.”
 
Hubert Lignier Clos De La Roche 2018 1.5L $1049 special, 1 bottle available
Decanter 96 Points “Laurent Lignier uses 0.8ha of his two holdings in the climats of Les Fremières and Monts Luisants to produce this refined expression of Clos de la Roche. Savoury and sweet, with 30% whole clusters adding aromatic spices and extra structure in 2018, this is graceful, subtle and concentrated with palate-caressing summer berry fruit and refreshing palate length. Drinking Window 2026 – 2036.”
Wine Advocate 95+Points “Revisited in bottle, Lignier’s 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru lives up to its fine performance in barrel, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries and orange rind mingled with truffle, espresso roast, loamy soil and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, concentrated and seamless, it’s layered and vibrant, with a deep core of pure fruit that largely conceals impressive reserves of fine, powdery tannins. Concluding with a long and saline finish, it will merit and reward at least a dozen years’ patience, likely hitting its stride around age 20.”
Vinous 94-96 Points “The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru comprises one-third whole bunch and 30% new oak. The nose is uncharacteristically backward, though with coaxing it offers enticing dark cherries, blackberry, sous-bois and pine aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit and a fine bead of acidity. Taut and linear, leading to a very precise, persistent finish that is a pure joy. Divine.”

In This Newsletter:

Arrivals and Pre-Arrivals
Another perfect score from Christophe Baron
Staff Pick
Averaen Pinot Noir
Regional Feature
Wines of the Northern Rhone
3 Day Super Saver Sale
Selbach Oster
March Magnum Sale
Ends soon!!!
Collector’s Corner
The Wines of Edmond Vatan

New Arrivals

Domaine Michel Juillot: a Mercurey winemaker with a little over half of their production from either Grand or Premier Cru. Very little of their wine makes it to the West Coast every year:

Domaine Michel Juillot Corton-Perriers Grand Cru Rouge 2020 750ml $119 special, 12 bottles available

Domaine Michel Juillot Bourgogne Rouge 2020 750ml $28 special, 24 bottles available
Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge Blanc 2020 50ml $39 special, 6 bottles available
Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Barraults Blanc 2020 750ml $41.90 special, 12 bottles available
Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Barraults Rouge 2020 750ml $41.90 special, 12 bottles available

One of the finest producers in Marsannay, with over 6 premier crus they currently pull from:

Domaine Collotte Noble Souche, Burgundy 2020 750ml $26 special, 18 bottles available
Domaine Collotte Chambolle-Musigny Vielles Vignes, Burgundy 2020 750ml $64.50 special, 12 bottles available
Domaine Collotte Fixin les Champistions, Burgundy 2020 750ml $49 special, 12 bottles available
Domaine Collotte Gevrey Chambertain Evocelles 2020 750ml $64.50 special, 12 bottles available
Domaine Collotte Marsannay Blanc, Burgundy 2020 750ml $31.90 special, 12 bottles available
Domaine Collotte Marsannay Le Clos de Jeu, Burgundy 2020 750ml $33 special, 36+ bottles available

The new beaujolais venture from the coveted Burgundy producer Domaine Lafarge:

Domaine Lafarge Vial Fleurie 2020 750ml $49 special, 6 bottles available
Domaine Lafarge Vial “Clos Vernay” 2020 750ml $49 special, 6 bottles available
Domaine Lafarge Vial “Clos Vernay” 2020 1.5L $99 special, 2 bottles available
 

Re-Arrivals

Ameztoi Txokalina Blanco 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 12 bottles available

Importer’s note: The wine that has come to define the traditional style of txakolina from Getaria. Light, crisp, refreshing, and low alcohol, Ameztoi Txakolina is bottled with a touch of residual carbon dioxide gas to give it its natural, signature, spritzy style. It is produced exclusively from indigenous hondarrabi zuri grapes at the Ameztoi estate, grown on traditional trellises high on the slopes rising above Getaria, an ancient Basque fishing village on Spain’s rugged northern coast. A joyful wine with signature salty and briny notes, crisp acidity, low alcohol, and refreshing spritz naturally complements the region’s exquisite seafood.

Pre-Arrivals

Arriving 3/31
 

Hors Categorie Syrah 2019 750ml $449, 2 bottles arriving

Wine Advocate 100 Points “Powerful and robust with a complex nose, the 2019 Syrah opens to aromas of spiced blackberry and black raspberry before primary and secondary expressions blossom in the glass with elegance and precision; it then articulates layers of truffle, hints of tar and roses, turned earth and succulent red flowers with dusty, ripe red fruit essences. Medium to full-bodied, this Syrah is a masterclass in capturing a sense of place as it somersaults across the mid-palate with elegance, finesse and power. At the same time, flaunting its well-deserved triple-digit score, this devastatingly gorgeous Syrah glides effortlessly to a complex, ever-evolving and lingering tannic finish. This is world-class juice that shines with stunning purity. Run, don’t walk to grab any of the 1,800 bottles made.”

Philipe Jouan Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Echezeaux 2020 750ml $119 special, 4 bottles arriving

Philipe Jouan Morey-St Denis “Clos Sorbes” 1er Cru 2020 750ml $219 special, 5 bottles arriving

Philipe Jouan Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2020 750ml $319 special, 4 bottles arrivals

Staff Pick
 

Averaen Pinot Noir 2021 750ml $21.90 per bottle, 36+ available
Averaen Pinot Noir 2021 case of 12  $236, or $19.83 per bottle

Tracy’s Pick “There’s a time for earthier Burgundy-style Oregon wines, but there can also be a time wines of simple pleasures like Averaen. Something about the cycling weather of Early Spring makes a wine like this– fruity but dry, with great acidity– particularly satisfying. This is a crowd pleaser for sure, perfect for food pairing and dinner parties or as a companion while watching that ever-changing weather out the window.”
Wine Enthusiast 92 “Cherry fans need to rally around this bottle. The wine’s sweet, black-cherry aroma is almost cassis like in its intensity. Notes of orange, pine needles and forest floor add interest, but from the backseat. The palate features a lighter cherry flavor—perhaps Bing or Rainier—with notes of thyme and seared steak. The wine feels fresh and lively in the mouth, with brilliant acidity.”

Focus On The Northern Rhone

 

The Rhone wine region, vast as it is, provides strength and refinement in their wines. Nestled among the hills that surround the Rhone river, the region provides a great range of wine styles that are approachable for novices and yet satisfying for true oenophiles. Today we’ll be focusing on the northern portions of the Rhone, known for small, high-quality vineyards on perched upon beautiful, dramatic slopes. Some of the finest Syrahs in the world come from this area and we’re proud to showcase some of the finest producers this region has to offer moving from the south of the region to the north along the Rhone river.
 
Crozes-Hermitage- wines of great structure and a solid backbone of acidity
 
Saint Cosme Crozes Hermitage 2020 750ml $39 special, 33 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 90-92 Points

Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2020 750ml $39 special, 19 bottles available

Darnaud Crozes-Hermitage Fil Du Temp 2018 750ml $49 special, 24 bottles available
Wine Advocate 94 Points

Cornas- Muscular wines with concentration and a rustic character
 
Lionnet Cornas Terres Brulee 2019 750ml $69 special, 24 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points

Guillaume Gilles Cornas 2018 750ml $108 special, 27 bottle available
Falstaff 95 Points
 
Hermitage- majestic, aromatic, and complex wines with immense aging potential

Delas Freres Hermitage Les Bessards 2015 750ml $219 special, 8 bottles special
Jeb Dunnuck 100 Points

Chapoutier L’Ermitage Rouge 2013 750ml $249 special, 15 bottles special
Wine Spectator 97 Points 
 
St Joseph- from steep granite hills along the river, these reds feature wonderful spice notes and firm pleasant tannins

Saint Cosme St Joseph 2020 750ml $39 special, 36+ bottles available
Saint Cosme St Joseph 2020 case of 6, $219 special, $36.50 by the bottle,
Jeb Dunnuck 91-93 Points

Alain Graillot St Joseph 2019 750ml $49 special, bottles available
Vinous 92-94 Points
  
Côte Rotie- these syrahs can also include up to 10% co-fermented viognier, resulting in soft, floral-scented reds of great depth.

Saint Cosme Côte-Rotie 2017 750ml $55 special, 24 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points
Saint Cosme Côte-Rotie 2018 750ml $69 special, 36 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 92-95 Points
Saint Cosme Côte-Rotie 2019 750ml $69 special, 4 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 95-97 Points
Saint Cosme Côte-Rotie 2020 750ml $69 special, 32 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 94-96 Points

Rostaing Côte Rotie Blonde 2020 750ml $219 special, just 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 97-99 Points 
 
Condrieu- the finest producers of Viognier in the world. Elegant, perfumed wines that are too often overshadowed by the surrounding communes bold reds.

Monteillet Condreiu Chanson 2018 750ml $69 special, 16 bottles available
Decanter 96 Points
Saint Cosme Condrieu 2020 750ml $84.50 special, 9 bottles available
Wine Spectator 94 Points
Rene Ronstaing Condrieu La Bonnette 2020 750ml $99 special, 4 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 92 Points

3 Day Super Saver Sale:

Selbach Oster
 

We’re going big on some of our best selling wines!

Starting today we are offering deep discounts on mix-and-match deals for all of our Selbach-Oster wines

Buy any 3-5 bottles and receive 5% off !
Buy any 6-11 bottles and receive 10% off!!
Buy 12+ of any of these bottles and receive an unprecedented 15% off!!!

Selbach (J.H.) Zelt Himmelreich Kabinett 2019 750ml $16 special, 52 bottles available
VinopolNote: Purchased fruit from the one of the “Grand Cru” vineyards of the Mittelmosel.

Selbach-Oster Bernkastler Badstube Riesling Auslese 2019 750ml $45 special, 26 bottles available
Wine Advocate 96 Points “The 2019 Bernkastler Badstube Riesling Auslese * is deep and concentrated on the still reductive, flinty and stony nose. Piquant, racy, dense and rich on the palate, this is a laser-sharp, salty-piquant and crunchy Auslese with concentrated lemon chutney notes and lingering salinity and grip. It is stunningly precise and like an ice wine because everything is concentrated due to the perfectly clear and clean botrytis.”
Mosel Fine Wines 95 Points “The 2019er Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Auslese * comes from a parcel of old un-grafted vines in the Bernkasteler Graben situated next to the Bernkasteler Doktor and was fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar (117 g/l). It offers a superbly attractive and complex nose of grapefruit, yellow peach, honeyed pear, spices, flowers, and mint. The wine coats the palate with ample juicy and yellow honeyed fruits, almond cream, and a touch of nut paste and leaves one with a sense of herbal flavors reminiscent of great Doktor wines in the crystal clear and very long finish,. The after-taste of this truly magnificent Auslese feels sweet rather than noble-sweet.”
 
The Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese 2019 750ml $31.90 special, 42 bottles available
Wine Advocate  93 Points “The 2019 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese is very clear, pure and flinty on the intense, elegant, crunchy and slatey nose. Salty, piquant and lush on the palate, this is a crystalline, pure and salty Badstube that is juicier and rounder than the 2018.”
Mosel Fine Wines 92 Points “The 2019er Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese was made from fruit picked at 90° Oechsle and was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar (69 g/l). It offers a very delicate and nicely perfumed nose of white flowers, rose petal, vineyard peach, apple, laurel, and herbs. The wine proves delicately juicy and refined on the smooth and slightly juicy palate and leaves a delicate sense of lightness in the more fruity-styled than really sweet-tasting finish. This is a joyful and remarkably easy-drinking expression of Spätlese.”
 
Selbach-Oster Graach Domprost Riesling GG 2020 $45 special, 16 bottles available
Stuart Pigott 95 Points “Expansive yet very precise, exotic-fruit nose. Powerful and concentrated, though only medium-bodied, with so many subtle mineral and exotic-fruit nuances. Very long finish. Drink or hold.”

SALE ENDS Wednesday at 6pm!!!
 

Shop all of our Selbach-Oster wines on our website

March Magnum Sale


ENDS SOON!

We’re having a huge month long sale ending March 31st at 6pm. 
     
5% off 3-5 Magnum bottles

10% off 6 or more Magnum bottles

Saint Cosme Côtes Du Rhône 2021 1.5L $29 special, 53 bottles available

Saint Cosme Gigondas 2018 1.5L $79 special, 30 bottles available
Wine Spectator 95 Points “Dark and winey, this structured offering packs red and black currant paste flavors together with threads of charcoal, warm stone, bay leaf and savory, ending with a long tug of cast iron through the finish. A blue chip for cellaring. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault. Drink now through 2035.”

Saint Cosme Gigondas 2019 1.5L  $99 special, 11 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 93 Points “Moving to the wines from bottle, the base Gigondas from this estate is a perennial winner and readers can safely buy bottles of this in just about every vintage. Giving up a Provençal bouquet of red and black currants, peppery herbs, leather, and loamy soil, the 2018 is medium to full-bodied, has a forward, sexy style, no hard edges, and a great finish. It’s terrific today yet still has enough tannins to evolve for 10-15 years if you’re so inclined.”

A magnum is 1.5L. 3L bottles will be the equivalent of 2 bottles applied to the discount. 

Champagnes are not included in this sale. 
Discount will not display online, we will adjust your invoice before charging your card.
Discount does not apply to pre-arrival wines or to case discounts. 
This is first come / first served and limited to stock on hand.
 

This sale applies to large format wines. That’s over 150 wines and thousands of bottles discounted! This week we are highlighting the stellar wines of Long Shadows… now in family gathering friendly magnums!

Shop our magnum selection on our website
 

Collector’s Corner:

The Wines of Edmond Vatan

What is it about these wines that makes them one of the few sauvignon blanc bottlings on the planet to be coveted by high-end wine collectors?

The secret may be the terroir. For 13 generations the Vatans have farmed and harvested their “Clos Neore” vineyard, a site that features the same Kimmeridgian soils famous for their role in Chablis. But it may be the use of the same winemaking traditions his ancestors have used for centuries like late harvesting, natural yeasts, and aging in giant oak vessels. In all probability, it’s a mix of the two, with the techniques embueing what might otherwise be undernourished grapes in the hands of lesser winemakers.

As it is, these wines are like Cru Burgundy in their aging potential.

Vatan “Clos Neore” Sancerre 2016 750ml $449 special, 6 bottles available
Vinous 98 Points

Vatan “Clos Neore” Sancerre 2010 750ml $599 special, 3 bottles available
Wine Advocate 95 Points  “The Vatan 2010 Sancerre Clos la Neore is fascinatingly – indeed, almost mind-bendingly – complex, already in the nose. Musk, white truffle, citrus oils, bittersweet floral perfume, lime and tangerine, as well as fusil, chalky and maritime mineral notes associated with Kimmeridgian origins waft in a kaleidoscopically interactive array. Fresh citrus and a stony-chalky undertone take the lead on a silken-textured palate but with almost electrically charged vivacity of interaction emerging in the long, saliva-liberating finish, mirroring the wine’s remarkable aromatic show. This will be at least a twenty year keeper worthy of comparison with such memorable past vintages as 1988, 1990, or 1996, each of which has shown gloriously when tasted within the past couple of years”.

Vatan “Clos Neore” Sancerre 2018 1.5L $799 special, 7 bottles available
Vinous 96 Points “Clarity is a term that accurately describes the 2018 Sancerre Clos La Neore. It has a pure and intense core of fruit. But it’s not fruity. It’s a sophisticated style … distinctive aromatic.”
 

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CUNE & CVNE

Three Day Sale: Usseglio CdP

March Magnum Sale

Collector’s Corner

Pre-Arrivals
 

Cecile-Tremblay (Arriving in Late March)

Emerging onto the wine scene in 2003, the wines of Cecile-Tremblay have been exploding in popularity ever since. With family ties back to that of the legendary Henri Jayer, this family has been slowing reclaiming prized plots of the Cote de Nuits that we’re formerly leased as as sharecrops for other producers. These wines are special and now head for cult status like Fourrier and Dujac, so don’t expect great deals like those listed below for long!
 
Domaine Cecile Tremblay Les Feusselottes, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2019 750ml $999 special, 7 bottles in stock
Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes has also turned out beautifully, wafting from the glass with a complex bouquet of raspberries and blackberries mingled with hints of orange rind, violets and exotic spices. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping, it’s deep and fleshy, with a layered core of fruit, lively acids and remarkable structural finesse for such a young, undeniably concentrated wine. This might well be the finest Feusselottes that Tremblay has produced to date.”

This is the lowest price in the US today!

Domaine Cecile Tremblay Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019 750ml $1999 special, 6 bottles in stock
Wine Advocate 99 points “Is the 2019 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru the finest wine that Cécile Tremblay has produced to date? I thought so when I tasted it in barrel, and that impression has only been confirmed on the two occasions I have tasted it from bottle. Offering up a deep bouquet of raspberries and cherries mingled with exotic spices, rose petals, raw cocoa and a beautifully integrated framing of new oak, it’s full-bodied, seamless and complete, with all the depth and power of a vintage such as 2015, combined with the suave elegance and charm of a more giving vintage such as 2017. Perfumed and expansive, this impeccably balanced red Burgundy is one of the wines of the vintage and worth every and any effort to taste!”

This is the only listing in the US today!

Domaine Cecile Tremblay Les Rouges du Dessus, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru 2019 750ml $999 special, 3 bottles in stock
Wine Advocate 99 points “Is the 2019 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru the finest wine that Cécile Tremblay has produced to date? I thought so when I tasted it in barrel, and that impression has only been confirmed on the two occasions I have tasted it from bottle. Offering up a deep bouquet of raspberries and cherries mingled with exotic spices, rose petals, raw cocoa and a beautifully integrated framing of new oak, it’s full-bodied, seamless and complete, with all the depth and power of a vintage such as 2015, combined with the suave elegance and charm of a more giving vintage such as 2017. Perfumed and expansive, this impeccably balanced red Burgundy is one of the wines of the vintage and worth every and any effort to taste!”
 

This is the lowest price in the US today!

Domaine Faiveley (Arriving in Late March)

Faiveley is both one of the largest landowners in the Cote de Nuit and Mercurey, and also one of its finest producers. Year in and year out these wines provide a deeply authentic expression of Burgundy’s magic while also spanning a wide range of pricing and affordability for consumers. We’ve got a large allocation of the 2019 vintage coming into the shop, and now is your opportunity to beat the rush!

Domaine Faiveley Fremiets, Volnay Premier Cru 2019 750ml $99 special, 10 bottles arriving
Domaine Faiveley Les Pruliers, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2019 750ml $99 special, 12 bottles arriving
Domaine Faiveley Aux Chaignots, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2019 750ml $119 special, 5 bottles arriving
Domaine Faiveley Volnay-Santenots, Volnay Premier Cru 2019 750ml $119 special, 6 bottles arriving

Domaine Faiveley Les Rugiens, Pommard Premier Cru 2019 750ml $135 special, 5 bottles arriving

Domaine Faiveley Morgeot, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru 2019 750ml $135 special, 6 bottles arriving

Domaine Faiveley Les Duresses, Monthelie Premier Cru 2019 750ml $59 special, 5 bottles arriving
Producer tasting notes: “Dark ruby red in colour with red fruit aromas and roasted, smoky notes on the nose. The palate is rich and oily with good structure and a perfect balance between finesse and strength. The silky tannins give this wine a harmonious mouthfeel.”

Domaine Faiveley Les Porets-Saint-Georges, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2019 750ml $119 special, 12 bottles arriving
Wine Spectator 92 points “Aromas of spearmint and cinnamon accent the core flavors of black cherry and blackberry in this firm red, which is more linear on the finish, where dark fruit mingles with oak spice and mineral elements”

Domaine Faiveley Les Damodes, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2019 750ml $119 special, 18 bottles arriving
Wine Advocate 92-94 points “Aromas of cassis, plums, orange rind and spicy new oak preface Faiveley’s 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes, a medium to full-bodied, deep and lively wine with a concentrated core of fruit, framed by powdery tannins. Concluding with a long, mineral finish, it’s another fine bottling from this cool, high-altitude and northeast-exposed site.”

Domaine Faiveley Aux Beaux Bruns, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2019 750ml $179 special, 18 bottles arriving
James Suckling 94 points “An unusually firm and structured wine that breaks the mold for this village, usually associated with finesse and delicacy. Deep forest-berry aromas, but also savory and earthy notes. Imposing body that’s brimming with healthy tannins. Bright, mineral finish with excellent complexity.”

Domaine Faiveley Les Charmes, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2019 750ml $199 special, 6 bottles arriving
Wine Spectator 95 points “A ripe red, with macerated cherry, black currant, sandalwood, vanilla and stone flavors carried by a vibrant structure. Linear and fused to finely grained tannins as it lingers on the spice- and mineral-tinged finish. Fine energy here”
James Suckling 95 points

Domaine Faiveley Les Saint-Georges, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 2019 1.5L $499 special, 3 bottles arriving
Vinous 93-95 points “The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru is an equal blend from Faiveley’s own vines and contract growers, plus a barrel from the Hospices de Nuits. It has a very perfumed and floral bouquet of red berry fruit complemented by wilted violets and potpourri. The medium-bodied palate offers crunchy red berry fruit laced with balsamic. Quite energetic and well defined toward the harmonious finish, which leaves a tang of white pepper on the aftertaste. This is a superb Les Saint-Georges.”
Wine Advocate 92-94+ points “A mixture of domaine and purchased grapes that are vinified together, Faiveley’s 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Saint-Georges wafts from the glass with notes of sweet berries, plums, espresso roast, dark chocolate and spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered and gourmand, it’s sumptuous and charming, with lively acids and a ripe, enveloping core of fruit.”

Domaine Faiveley Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits 2019 3L $1199 special, 1 bottle arriving
Vinous 93-95 points “The 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru comes from Faiveley’s 1.27-hectare parcel. It has a floral nose with potpourri and light lavender aromas that partially occlude the fruit expression. The palate is lithe on the entry with modest depth and quite tertiary in style, and a keen thread of acidity lends freshness on the finish. A little austere in style, it opens with aeration to offer a very minerally finish. Here, it put the Echézeaux 2019 in its place.”
Wine Advocate 93-95 points “Aromas of cherries, wild berries, incense and loamy soil, framed by a deft touch of spicy new oak, introduce the 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, a medium to full-bodied, rich and layered wine that’s elegantly muscular, with terrific depth and concentration. Long and penetrating, this is a fine longer-haul proposition from Faiveley.”

Domaine Faiveley Chambertin-Clos de Beze Les Ouvrees Rodin Grand Cru 2019 750ml $1699 special, 6 bottles arriving
Producer tasting notes: “Deep ruby red hue with purplish glimmers. The complex nose offers a combination of fruit, spice and floral notes. The lively palate displays exceptional tension, elegant tannins, a hint of white pepper and menthol notes. Les Ouvrées Rodin is an intense, deep, smooth, elegant and subtle wine and a perfect reflection the character of its historical terroir.”

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CUNE & CVNE

 

The story of Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (or CVNE) commonly known as “Cune” begins in 1879 when two brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo founded the company in the Rioja region of northern Spain. The brothers were experienced in the wine industry,
having previously worked at wineries in Bordeaux, France.

In the following decades, CVNE experienced significant growth and success. In the 1920s, the company began exporting its wines to other countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. During this time, CVNE also acquired several other wineries in the Rioja region, including Viña Real and Contino.
 
In the 1960s, CVNE began to modernize its winemaking techniques, introducing stainless steel tanks and temperature control systems to improve the quality and consistency of its wines. The company also expanded its vineyards, planting new grape varieties and experimenting with new winemaking techniques.
 
All these years later, CVNE is still a family-owned winery, with the fifth generation of the family now involved in the business. The company is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking techniques and its focus on producing high-quality Rioja wines. CVNE has won numerous awards and accolades over the years, cementing its position as one of the top wineries in Spain.

Please join us in celebrating the great wines of CVNE!
 
 
CVNE Vina Real Crianza 2017 750ml  $14.50 special, 5 bottles in stock
James Suckling 93 points “A Rioja with plum, blackberry, black truffle and hints of chocolate. Some walnut, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish.”

CVNE Contino Reserva 2016 750ml  $44.50 special, 5 bottles in stock
James Suckling 97 points  “This is so powerful and tightly wound with so much intensity and power. Full body. Crushed berries and hints of walnuts and cedar. Purity in fruit. Very subtle character, but great tension and richness. Drink after 2021.”

CVNE Contino Blanco 2017 750ml $49 special, 11 bottles in stock
Vinous 92 points “Limpid yellow. Vibrant Anjou pear and tangerine aromas show very good clarity and pick up suggestions of buttered toast, honey and chamomile with air. Juicy and broad on the palate, offering ripe citrus and orchard fruit flavors that slowly tighten up and take on a floral nuance with aeration. A vanilla flourish sweetens the finish, which hangs on with strong, spicy tenacity.”

CVNE Contino Gran Reserva 2016 750ml $59 special, 16 bottles in stock
Wine Spectator 91 points “A graceful red, well-defined by sleek, taut tannins and bright citrus peel acidity, this is tightly meshed at first but notes of black raspberry, cherry reduction, eucalyptus, graphite and anise unfurl on the palate and linger on the finish. Tempranillo, Graciano, Grenache and Viura. Drink now through 2030.”

CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2015 750ml $79 special, 23 bottles in stock
James Suckling 97 points “This is very ripe with blackberries, dried fruit, toasted oak and black licorice on the nose. Full-bodied with ultra-fine, linear tannins and a racy, refined finish. This has fantastic structure and length. It goes on for minutes. It needs time to open and refine even more. One of the best Imperiale Gran Reservas in a very long time. Drink after 2023.“

CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2014 750ml $84.50 special, 9 bottles in stock
Vinous 94 points “Shimmering ruby-red. An intensely perfumed nose displays cherry cola, cassis, licorice and smoky oak; floral and vanilla qualities emerge in the glass. Juicy, penetrating red and dark fruit flavors are given spine by a core of tangy acidity, and bitter chocolate, candied rose and spicecake nuances develop with air. Gently gripping tannins add shape to an impressively long, incisive finish that leaves more vanilla and cherry notes behind. Raised for 22 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels.”
 

3 Day Sale:

Domaine Pierre Usseglio!

5% off 6-11 bottles of Domaine Usseglio

10% off 12+ bottles of Domaine Usseglio

SALE ENDS FRIDAY at 10AM!!!

In 1948, this historic winery was founded by a recently emmigrated family of Italians in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region of France’s southern Rhône region. Despite their new kid status, the Usseglio family has always been known for its commitment to traditional Rhone winemaking methods, such as hand-harvesting, fermentation with native yeasts, and aging in large oak barrels. Still family owned, they utilize vines up to a century old and are now proudly organic and certified biodynamic.

These wines are of a traditional style with bold flavors and great aging potential and while the family has branched out into various regions outside the Rhone, we are offering a sale on the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines that put them on the map.

Domaine Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Cuvee Girard 2020 $39 special, 26 bottles in stock
Wine Advocate 92-94 points “The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape—tasted at the winery from a prospective blend prior to bottling—incorporated around 15% to 18% whole clusters. The 80% Grenache aged in concrete, while the Mourvèdre and Syrah matured in older barrels. It’s a really attractive effort, with bright raspberries and mouthwatering strawberries on the nose, ample weight and a silky-textured palate and a lingering, mouthwatering finish. Balanced and harmonious, it should drink well young, yet be capable of aging well for more than a decade.”

Domaine Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Cuvee Girard 2019 $39 special, 14 bottles in stock
Jeb Dunnick 94 points “Quite different than the base cuvée (which isn’t always the case), the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Girard is a special blend that usually includes more Mourvèdre. Lots of red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, and spice dominate the bouquet, and this beauty is medium to full-bodied and brings lots of fruit and richness, yet it stays balanced, light on its feet, and a joy to drink. Drink it over the coming 15+ years.”

Domaine Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Imperiale 2020 $69 special, 29 bottles in stock

Domaine Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Imperiale 2019 $79 special, 13 bottles in stock
James Suckling 96 points “Deep, spicy and fragrant, this is a very concentrated and elegant Chateauneuf-du-Pape with remarkably fine tannins and floral delicacy alongside its earthy primacy. Mainly produced from grenache vines planted in 1901 and 1902. From Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”

March Magnum Sale

We’re having a huge month long sale ending March 31st at 6pm. 
     
5% off 3-5 Magnum bottles

10% off 6 or more Magnum bottles

A magnum is 1.5L. 3L bottles will be the equivalent of 2 bottles applied to the discount. 
Champagnes are not included in this sale. 
Discount will not display online, we will adjust your invoice before charging your card.
Discount does not apply to pre-arrival wines or to case discounts. 
This is first come / first served and limited to stock on hand.

Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot 2018 1.5L $135 special, only 3 in stock
Vinous 96 points “Long Shadows has crafted a beautiful new Right Bank style 2018 Merlot Pedestal, which is nearly all Merlot (82%) with smaller portions of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Once on the nose this shows an intoxicating bouquet of black currant jelly, espresso bean and shades of black licorice candy. The mouthfeel captured here is exquisite as the Merlot seamlessly glides across the mid-palate delivering a decadent core of dark fruits, black licorice, black peppercorn and espresso ground tones.”

Long Shadows Sequel Syrah 2018 1.5L $128 special, only 3 in stock
Vinous 95 points “The 2018 Syrah Sequel is one of the greatest editions of this wine that I have tasted. The downright soft texture entices as toasty oak wraps around a gorgeous core of creme de violette, mocha, allspice, bull’s blood and shades of creosote on the palate. This finishes exceedingly long. A dense and refined Syrah that is only starting to fully hit its stride.”

Long Shadows Pirouette Red 2018 1.5L $135 special, only 2 in stock
Vious 95 Points “The 2018 Red Wine Pirouette blends 68% Cabernet Sauvignon with 22% Stone Tree Vineyard Merlot, and 10% Dionysus Vineyard Petit Verdot. The wine was aged 22 months in 85% new French oak prior to bottling. Aromatically beautiful, you are greeted to black rose petals and blackberry compote tones that mingle with wintergreen and chocolate covered espresso bean accents. Deep and concentrated in the mouth, with fantastic flavor density and tension, this finishes long with black fruits, loamy soils and minerals. Enjoy this texturally-beautiful Left Bank inspired Washington wine over the next twenty years to come.”

This sale applies to large format wines. That’s over 150 wines and thousands of bottles discounted! This week we are highlighting the stellar wines of Long Shadows… now in family gathering friendly magnums!

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Collectors Corner
 

Gaja Sori San Lorenzo Langhe-Barbaresco 2017 750ml $599 special, 3 bottles in stock
Wine Spectator 96 points “This tightly wound red is dense with black cherry, black currant, plum, tar and iron flavors as well as tannins. Shows a lot of power and persistence, with all the components in the right proportion, ending with a long, resonant aftertaste… Best from 2024 through 2048.”
 

Ulysse Collin ‘Le Jardin d’Ulysse’ 2016 750ml $749 special, 2 bottles in stock
Wine Advocate 96+ points “Based on the 2016 vintage, complemented by 10% reserve wines and disgorged this year after 60 months on the lees, Collin’s NV Extra-Brut Les Jardin d’Ulysse (2016) represents the second iteration of this new cuvée. Unwinding in the glass with notions of citrus oil, crisp green apple, mirabelle plum, pastry cream and nutmeg, it’s medium to full-bodied, racy and tightly wound, with terrific concentration and chalky structure, girdled by incisive acids, concluding with a long, penetrating finish.”

Chateau Angelus Saint-Emilion 2016 750ml $899 special, 19 bottles in stock
Wine Enthusiast – TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTION OF 2019- 100 points ” This is a rich, perfumed wine, with dense tannins and intense layers of black plum and spice. The palate is firmly built yet broadened out by plump dark-fruit tones and honed by a solid, dry core.”

Dominio de Pingus ‘Pingus’ 2019 750ml $1119 special, 3 bottles in stock
Wine Advocate 99 points “…They really outdid themselves here and produced an amazingly fresh, aromatic and harmonious wine in a warm vintage. It’s incredibly textured, with refined, very fine-grained and chalky tannins … It gets more floral with time in the glass, getting nuanced and really interesting. It delivers what the barrel sample promised one year ago, when the wine already surprised me. I think the word that best describes this wine is precision—it’s clean, focused, balanced and delineated. Bravo!”

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 Arrivals

Pre-Arrivals

Re-Arrivals

Markus Molitor – 3 Day Sale!

March Magnum Sale

Collector’s Corner

New Arrivals
Washington

Figgins Estate Red 2019, Walla Walla Valley $99 special, 36 bottles in stock
Jeb Dunnuck 97 points “… a gorgeous bouquet of cassis and blueberries fruit as well as spicy oak, tobacco, and scorched earth-like minerality. Full-bodied on the palate, it’s supple and forward at first yet builds on the palate, with more density and tannins showing on the finish … It’s one of the top releases in the vintage.

Oregon 

Bow & Arrow Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 36+ bottles in stock
Winemaker’s Note: “While this ethos of “wine for the people” infuses the entire posture at Bow & Arrow, it’s this wine, the Willamette Valley Pinot in particular, that serves as our proof of concept.  You can make, in the Willamette Valley, a Pinot Noir sourced from Biodynamic and Organic fruit that is lovingly and naturally tended to form start to finish AND sell it at a price that nearly anyone can glass pour.”

Brick House “Les Dijonnais” Pinot Noir 2021 750ml $64.50 special, 30 bottles in stock.

St Innocent Willamette Valley Brut 2017 750ml $69 special, 12 bottles in stock.

California

Faust “The Pact” Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, $89 special, 12 bottles in stock.
Wine Advocate 93 points “Scents of charred wood and scorched coffee mark the nose of Faust’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon The Pact. Those elements are backed by notes of plum, cassis and blackberries. It’s full-bodied and dark-fruited, but there’s still a sense of freshness here, expressed in part as a vibrant, mouthwatering finish with soft tannins.”

France

Baudry Chinon Guillot 2020 750ml $36 special, 21 bottles in stock.

Domaine Ferand Girard Sancerre “La Garenne” 2021 750ml $28 special, 36 bottles in stock.

Domaine Collotte Noble Souche, Burgundy 2020 750ml $26 special, 24 bottles in stock.
Domaine Collotte Chambolle-Musigny Vielles Vignes, Burgundy 2020 750ml $64.50 special, 12 bottles in stock.
Domaine Collotte Fixin les Champistions, Burgundy 2020 750ml $49 special, 12 bottles in stock.
Domaine Collotte Marsannay Blanc, Burgundy 2020 750ml $31.90 special, 12 bottles in stock.
Domaine Collotte Marsannay Le Clos de Jeu, Burgundy 2020 750ml $33 special, 36+ bottles in stock.

Domaine Michel Lafarge Meursualt 2020 750ml $69 special, 4 bottles in stock.
Domaine Michel Lafarge Bourgogne Rouge 2020 750ml $39 special, 5 bottles in stock.
Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay “Vendages Selectionnes” 2020 750ml $99 special, 4 bottles in stock.
Domaine Michel Lafarge “Les Aigrots” 1er Cru Rouge 2020 750ml $149 special, 5 bottles in stock.

Bouchard Pere Et Fils  Le Corton Grand Cru 2020 750ml $199 special, 10 bottles in stock.
Wine Spectator 95 points “Shows aromatic sandalwood, floral, cherry and exotic spices on the nose, with intense cherry and berry fruit on the palate. This has serious grip, despite the acidity and tannins meshing harmoniously with the flavors and supple texture. Offers fine length, with the fruit and spice notes persisting.”

Re-Arrivals
Wines we’ve received more stock of due to popular demand! Don’t miss out on snagging a few of these bottles before they’re gone again.
Oregon

Bow & Arrow Rhinestones Red 2021 750ml was: $24 now: $21.90 special, 36+ bottles available

Germany

Meinklang Frizzante Prosa Rose 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 24 bottles in stock
 
Italy
 
GD Vajra Barolo Coste Di Rose 2018 750ml $62.50 special, 24 bottles in stock
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.”

France

Lafage Bastide Miraflors Cotes Catalanes 2019 $14.75 special, 36+ bottles available (IT’S BACK!)
Jeb Dunnuck 95 points “Based on 74% Syrah and 26% Grenache brought up in in a combination of concrete tanks (for the Grenache) and one year old demi-muids (for the Syrah), the 2018 Cotes Du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors is a knockout bottle of wine. It offers loads of black fruits, roasted herbs, peppered meat, violets, and bacon fat as well as full-bodied richness, a round, opulent style, ripe tannins, and a blockbuster finish.”

Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses 2009 750ml $59, 28 bottles available  ORAFPICSS09
Pre-Arrivals
We have prestigious single vineyard bottlings from some of the world’s greatest wineries coming very soon.

Reserve yours today!
Arriving Friday March 24th

Domaine Michel Juillot Bourgogne Rouge 2020 750ml $28 special, 24 bottles.

Domaine Michel Juillot Corton-Perriers Grand Cru Rouge 2020 750ml $119 special, 12 bottles.

Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge Blanc 2020 750ml $39 special, 6 bottles.
Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru Clos de Barrauts Blanc 2020 750ml $41.90 special, 12 bottles.
Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Barrauts Rouge 2020 750ml $41.90 special, 12 bottles.
Arriving Late March

Chapoutier Côte Rotie Les Becasses 2010 750ml $69 special, 6 bottles
Wine Spectator 95 points “Offers a lovely perfume, with black tea and singed mesquite wafting through, while sleek, very refined black currant and black cherry fruit races along. The long, iron-tinged finish is very precise.”

Clos De Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019 750ml $99 special, 24 bottles
Jeb Dunnuck 98 points “Gorgeous kirsch, flowery incense, spice box, and garrigue-like notes define the nose, and it hits the palate with classic Clos des Papes elegance and finesse backed up by a great mid-palate, fabulous concentration, and a monster of a finish. Don’t miss this beauty.”

Clos De Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020 750ml $95 special, 24 bottles
La Revue Du Vin De France 98 points “For the red, we ring the same bell– it is immense, very fresh and correct. A Châteauneuf-du-Pape that possesses this beautiful concentration and velvety texture that make you forget its richness. The fourth star of the domain is not far away.”

Philippe Jouan Clos St Denis Grand Cru 2020 $319 special, 5 bottles.
Philippe Jouan Gevrey-Chambertain Aux Echezeaux 2020 $119 special, 6 bottles.
Philippe Jouan Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbes 2020, $219 special, 6 bottles.

Markus Molitor – 3 day sale
We’re having a 3-day sale on our top stocked Riesling producer: Markus Molitor. The depth and variety we’ve got in stock of this producer is likely incomparable anywhere outside the domaine itself. We’re not kidding. If you want to assenble a vertical riesling tasting, you’ve just found the Holy Grail. Sale ends Sunday, March 19th at 10 AM PST!

5% off 6-11 bottles (mix and match is okay!)

10% off 12 or more bottles (mix and match is okay!)

If you’re not familiar with Molitor, white capsule wines are made in a dry style, green capsule in a ‘feinherb’ or slightly sweet style, and gold capsule in an off-dry style. More asterisks = higher quality designation. No matter how you like your riesling, we’ve got a Molitor bottle for you.

Sampling of our Molitor stock (many more online) 

Molitor Wehlender Sonnennuhr Auslese*** Gold Capsule 2016 750ml $99 special, 13 bottles in stock
Wine Advocate 99 points “The 2016 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) indicates gorgeously ripe and lush Riesling fruit with very fine flinty slate aromas that add freshness, finesse and complexity. This nose is incredibly pure and precise and doesn’t indicate any botrytis. The palate is highly elegant and fine but, at the same time, lush and salty with a highly delicate but persistent structure. The finish is mouthwatering and enormously stimulating.” This is the only listing in the US today!
Markus Molitor Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese*** Green Capsule, Mosel 2016 750ml $79 special, 19 bottles in stock
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.”
 This is the only listing in the US today!
Molitor Zeltinger Himmelreich Kabinett Green 2019 750ml $26.50 special, 17 bottles in stock.
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.” This is the lowest listed price in the US today! 

March Magnum Sale
Ends March 31st at 6pm. We’re having a huge month long sale ending     5% off 3-5 Magnum bottles

10% off 6 or more Magnum bottles

A magnum is 1.5L. 3L bottles will be the equivalent of 2 bottles applied to the discount. 
Champagnes are not included in this sale. 
Discount will not display online, we will adjust your invoice before charging your card.
Discount does not apply to pre-arrival wines or to case discounts. 
This is first come / first served and limited to stock on hand.

This sale applies to large format wines. That’s over 150 wines and thousands of bottles discounted! Here are a few recommendations to get you started.

Clerico Langhe Rosse Arte 2011 1.5L $66 special, 36+ bottles in stock
Stephen Tanzer 91 points “(90% nebbiolo and 10% barbera; aged for 18 months in new French oak):  Good medium red.  Perfumed aromas and flavors of plum, redcurrant, tobacco and spices.

Peyrasspol Le Clos Peyrassol Rose 2019 1.5L $129 special, 9 bottles in stock
Wine Advocate 93 points “…offers up scents of crushed stone, garrigue, white peach and lime, all tinged with tart red berries… One of the best wines in this year’s tasting…”

La Gerla Brunello Di Montalcino 2015 1.5L $119 special, 2 bottles in stock
Wine Spectator 94 points “Black cherry and black currant fruit is accented by tobacco, earth and mineral flavors in this sleek yet dense red. Balsamic elements of juniper, thyme and olive add depth as this cruises to a long finish.

Saint Cosme Gigondas 2018 1.5L $79 special, 30 bottles in stock
Jeb Dunnick 93 points  “Giving up a Provençal bouquet of red and black currants, peppery herbs, leather, and loamy soil, the 2018 is medium to full-bodied, has a forward, sexy style, no hard edges, and a great finish. It’s terrific today yet still has enough tannins to evolve for 10-15 years if you’re so inclined.”

Saint Cosme Gigondas 2019 1.5L $99 special, 11 bottles in stock
Grapelive 95+ points  “As readers of this website will most certainly know, Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas is one of my personal favorites and a wine I drink for my own pleasure and try to review every vintage. It always seems to get better and better. Even with such expectations this wine, especially this stunning 2019, [it] continues to thrill me and impress for the depth and quality for the price. There may not be a better wine value anywhere!”
This is the only listing in the US today!

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Collector’s Corner

Screaming Eagle The Flight 2019 750ml $1099 special, 5 bottles in stock
James Suckling 99 points “Extremely floral and aromatic with violets and lavender throughout. Black olives, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, very fine-grained tannins that run the length of the wine. Goes on for minutes. A greenish undertone comes out at the end with some spearmint, green tea and green olive. About two-thirds merlot. Best after 2028, but already stunning.”

Dominus Estate Napa Christian Moueix2013 750ml $619 special, 5 bottles in stock
Wine Advocate 100 points “The 2013 Dominus is, to my way of thinking, one of the most profound wines Christian Moueix has yet made in his rather brilliant winemaking history, both in France and in Napa Valley. This wine, with very low yields of only 3,500 cases and a final blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, offers up notes of cedar wood, forest floor, loamy soil and oodles of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. Very opaque purple in color, super-pure and intense, this wine has low acidity, but ripe, noticeable tannins. This is a 30- to 40-year wine and a profound effort from this famous vineyard in Yountville. Drink it over the next 40+ years.”

Chateau Trotanoy Pommerol 2018 750ml $399 special, 4 bottles in stock
Jeb Dunnuck 100 points “Another heavenly Pomerol in the vintage, the 2018 Château Trotanoy checks in as 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc brought up in (I suspect) lots of new French oak (although it’s certainly not apparent). Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like bouquet of blackcurrants, dried flowers, cured meats, violets, tobacco, and chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a sexy, seductive texture, building yet sweet tannins, and just a rich, concentrated, yet flawless profile on the palate that’s already impossible to resist. Nevertheless, a good 7-8 years of bottle age are warranted, and this magical elixir is going to evolve for 40 years or more.”


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