New Week – New Arrivals; Domaine de la Terre Rouge; Revelatory Wines from Ontario: The Wines of Norman Hardie; Chateau Le Puy; Nikolaihof’s Secret Wines; August Pre-Arrivals: Burgundian Greats (And Values, Too) & High Fliers from Around the World; Domaine Huet

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New Week – New Arrivals

Oregon

Ayres Pioneer Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2015 750ML ($39.95) $33 special
“Big and bold and earthy and fruity in a brambly kind of way!  Once a Pioneer fan, always a Pioneer fan.  Those who like their Pinots to live large like Pioneer.  It is named for a family member who endured the Oregon Trail in 1860.  This wine could have stood up to that kind of journey.”–Winery note

California

See our new Californian arrivals from Domaine de la Terre Rouge below!… Read the rest

Back in Stock: La Jota; New White Wines from Piedmont; Agusti Torello Mata New Arrivals; Trendy Wines & Trendy Pre-Arrivals (Hint, Hint – It Starts With ‘F’ and Ends with ‘elsina’); Bitouzet-Prieur New Arrivals; Muscadet; Staff Pick: Buil & Gine & More Great Spanish Picks; New Vinous Review: Von Winning; Epic Malbec

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Back in Stock

La Jota Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 2013 750ML ($99.95) $77 special, 12 bottles available
La Jota Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 2013 1.5L ($179.95) $136 special, 2 magnums available
Decanter 98 points “Resplendent aromas of voluptuous blackcurrant and plum. This is certainly rich and concentrated, yet it all seems to be in balance, with firm chocolatey tannins supporting the dense and solid fruit. (Feb 2017)”
Wine Enthusiast 95 points “This full-bodied, concentrated wine shows plenty of power in its bringing together of the variety with smaller percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.… Read the rest

2005 Barolo from Giacosa: Vinopolis-Cellared Treasure; New Review from Wine Spectator: Saint Cosme; New Grapelive Review: Summer’s Unique Rose; Arriving Friday from Around the World; Breaking News: 2013 Felsina; Francesco Rinaldi: Traditional Barolo & More Delights

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A Vinopolis-Cellared Treasure:

Giacosa’s Incredible 2005 Barolo Falletto

Now Entering Its Prime Drinking Window

A Barolo legend to enjoy now, or in the years to come…

“In my opinion, the 2005 Barolos are the best balanced of the last decade.” – Sergio Germano, winemaker, Ettore Germano estate, Serralunga d’Alba

“Many [2005 Barolos] show dark tonalities of fruit and generally virile, masculine personalities. I initially thought the 2005s would age on the faster side (in relative terms for Barolo), and while that will likely be the case compared with the recent highly tannic, structured vintages (2006 and 2010 come to mind), firm tannins and high acidities will almost certainly give the 2005s plenty of ageworthiness.… Read the rest

July Sale Ends Tonight; New Week – New Arrivals; 2012 Barbaresco Special Highlight; Bedrock Wine Co.; 2015 FX Pichler; Domaine de la Terre Rouge: New Releases; Agusti Torello Mata: New Releases; 2013 Produttori Crus

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July Sale

Ending Tonight!

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New Week – New French Arrivals

Beaujolais

Guy Breton Morgon Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais 2015 750ML ($34.95) $29 special
Case-12 Guy Breton Morgon Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais 2015 75ML ($419.95) $319 special (that’s only $26.58/bottle!)
Guy Breton Morgon Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais 2015 1.5L ($79.95) $69 special
Josh Raynolds–Vinous 94 points “Limpid violet. A seductively perfumed bouquet evokes fresh red berries, Asian spices and potpourri, and subtle cola and licorice nuances emerge with aeration. Juicy and pure on the palate, offering intense raspberry, lavender pastille and spicecake flavors and a refreshingly bitter touch of blood orange.… Read the rest