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Donnhoff Sale 9-6-25

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Donnhoff Sale
Sake


 
The Secret Is Out
 
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Dönnhoff
 
The Nahe is one of Germany’s most compelling wine regions. Combining the heft of the Rheingau with the elegance and minerality inherent in the Mosel, the region offers something no other can boast: winemakers Helmut and Cornelius Dönnhoff. Anyone who knows the wines knows that praise is well deserved.
 
Dönnhoff is one of our favorite German producers.  They excel with both dry and off-dry wines, producing some of the top dozen Rieslings in nearly every vintage. Their privileged location in the Nahe, includes some of the finest and most geologically diverse vineyards in all of Germany. The other part is the exceptional drive and focus of this father and son duo, who will stop at nothing to produce the best wines in Germany.
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Envinate Sale 9-5-25

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Envinate Sale
Collector’s Corner: Billecart-Salmon



Zip On In for the Buzziest Spanish Wines!
 
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Envinate
 
Envínate has drawn international praise and attention, with particular notice from Luis Gutierrez of the Wine Advocate and multiple reviewers at James Suckling. Their wines are highly sought-after by collectors for their authenticity and ability to capture the terroir of these less-well-known regions. These are fascinating, age-worthy expressions of “New Spain” wines that are not to be missed, especially not at these prices.
 
The wines buzz with energy, capturing the terroir of their respective regions as if by magic. But it’s no trick to what makes these wines superb: it’s hard work in the vines and low intervention in the winery that result in such spellbinding cuvées.
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Mid-Week Special 9-4-25

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Arnaud Lambert
Trending
Grape of the Week: Melon (Muscadet)
Multitudes of Magnums: Champagne Edition


 
Arnaud Lambert
 
Arnaud Lambert makes being one of the most important producers in the coveted Saumur wines regions of Brézé and Saint-Cyr-En-Bourg look easy. While the famous (and infamously expensive) Clos Rougeard’s cult classic blanc comes from Brézé, Lambert offers us access to this special place without the three-digit entry fee.
 
Brézé is geologically diverse, but characterized by the airy limestone that dots the finest vineyards in this part of the Loire. The wines, therefore, have a mineral-edge and delicate tone to them that’s unique.
 
By contrast, Saint-Cyr-En-Bourg has more clay in the topsoil, which produces wines of more overt power and structure. Both the reds and whites here seem to have an earthiness and weight about them that sets them apart from their Brézé neighbors.
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Produttori Double Feature 9-3-25

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Produttori 750ml Sale
Produttori Magnum Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Thibaud Boudignon



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Produttori 750s!
 
“I’ve written this many times before, but it bears repeating: Produttori del Barbaresco is one of Italy’s ultimate values for your money.” –Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
 
Produttori del Barbaresco is revered for producing classically-styled Barbaresco and Riservas of uncompromising quality and transparency. You’d be hard-pressed to find such consistent quality and complexity out of such an extensive range of single-vineyard Nebbiolos anywhere else.
 
We’ve admired the producer and its director, Aldo Vacca (cousin of the late Renato Vacca of Cantina del Pino), since the shop first opened. We’ve pleased to continue to offer one of Barbaresco’s finest line up. These still offer incredible value for the money, especially on our three-day sale.
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West Coast Bubbles Sale 9-2-25

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Domestic Sparkling Wine Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Domaine Leflaive



West Coast Wines to Prickle Your Tastebuds
 
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Domestic Sparkling Wines
 
California has long had a love affair with sparkling wines crafted by expert Champagne producers from their distinctive terroirs. These are glorious wines, highlighting the rich fruit subtle nuances through precise techniques. In recent years, Oregon’s sparkling wine front has exploded with options. With dozens of wineries releasing bubbles, it’s more a matter of how to choose than where to find. That’s why we’ve searched out some of the best, cutting-edge producers that take inspiration from the Grower Champagnes we love to bottle the magic and mystery of Oregon terroir with bubbles.
 
From serious to seriously fun, these selections represent some of the West Coast’s greatest sparklers.
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