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Mid-Week Newsletter 5-29-25

In This Newsletter:

Inspired Champagne
Molitor for the Masses
Grape of the Week: Petite Sirah
Multitude of Magnums


 
Inspired Champagne
 
Check out these staff-pick Champagnes, in-stock now:
 
Beaux Regards is the most precise Champagne in the Bérêche portfolio. Sourced from two old-vine plots in their home village, this is intensely mineral, chalky, and profound.
Bérêche et Fils Les Beaux Regards Blanc de Blancs 2020 750ml $124.50 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 points “The 2020 Extra-Brut Beaux Regards (100% Chardonnay) is bright, floral and lifted. Chalky soils in Ludes planted with 60-year-old vines yield a Champagne of exquisite finesse and nuance. White flowers, mint, crushed rocks, white pepper, chalk and slate are all beautifully delineated in this understated, sculpted Chardonnay from Bérêche.” 
 
Best loved for their pink Champagnes, Billecart-Salmon also crafts superb blancs. Vinified 100% in oak and blended from all three main Champagne varieties, this is bold, rich, and buttery.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois NV 750ml $79 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 93 points “With 40% of older reserve wines in the blend, this Champagne was fermented in wood. Its aroma brings out toastiness, while on the palate, the richness of the wine suggests maturity. It is a finely balanced wine, ready to drink now.”
 
2018 was a sunny vintage that produced evocative and mineral Champagnes.  We’ve adored Diebolt-Vallois for years for their excellent value. In a top notch vintage such as this, it becomes a must-buy.
Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésimé 2018 750ml $59 special, 34 bottles in stock now
Decanter 92 points “All from the northern Côte (Cuis and Chouilly), this is a vintage cuvée that reflects the year’s easy charms and open stance. Creamy with white peach and nougat and bright with grapefruit peel and oyster shell. It’s snappy rather than structured or tense, tuned deliciously for mid-term drinking yet still offering the smooth, age-complexed texture expected at this level.”
 
Fruit-forward yet dry, this Champagne is utterly charming. Pair with fresh fruit and whipped cream or a tangy goat cheese and you’ll come running back for more.
Elise Dechannes ‘Essentielle’ Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2021 750ml $69 special, 13 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “100% Pinot Noir. Nose: Citrus fruits, lemon and orange zest; refreshing and hydrating. Mouth: A delicate initial mouthfeel with great presence; light, tangy and pure. A soft, enveloping finish.”
 
Dehu is famous for his Pinot Meunier, yet the minerality and pose of his Pinot Noir is eye-popping. This bone-dry Champagne captures all the craft and class of one of the greatest wine makers in Champagne.
Benoit Dehu Cuvee de L’Orme Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature NV (2019) 750ml $159 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 points “The 2019 Brut Nature Blanc de Noirs L’Orme, Dehu’s 100% Pinot Noir, is quite the extrovert in this vintage. A rush of red-toned fruit, spice, crushed flowers, mint and tangerine peel makes a strong opening statement. Bold and effusive, the 2019 is long on personality. Time in the glass brings out the wilder, gamier side of Pinot Noir to round things out. Disgorged: January 25, 2024.”
 
H. Billiot Fils represents one of the most under-appreciated growers in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay. Her wines capture the vinosity of the village with delicacy and finesse. The vintage wine blends together Pinot Noir with a healthy addition of Chardonnay. The grapes are grown on limestone, clay, and chalk soils. Well-balanced and poised, this 2012 is in its prime drinking window.
H. Billiot Fils Grand Cru Brut Millésimé 2012 750ml $99 special, 7 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 93+ points “Disgorged in July 2017, the 2012 Brut Millésimé Ambonnay Grand Cru is excellent, wafting from the glass with a complex bouquet of honeyed orchard fruit, gingerbread, smoky peach and subtle spices. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, pure and racy, with a broad, delicately textural attack, a deep and youthfully tight-knit core and a bright spine of acidity, displaying a frothy mousse and a long, focused finish. While the wine is already drinking well, it appears to possess considerable potential to improve further in the cellar.”
 
José Michel might just be Champagne’s most underrated winemaker. With a QPR off the charts, this is delicate yet refined and refreshing.
José Michel & Fils Clos Saint Jean Blanc de Blancs Brut 2014 750ml $59.50 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Importer Note “The Blanc de Blancs is produced in the best vintages. It is made from a small plot of Chardonnay grown in the village of Saint Agnan on the left bank of the Marne. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and then matured both in tank “sur lie” and in ‘demi-muids’. After the secondary fermentation it rests ‘sur lattes’ for at least 5 years allowing the Chardonnay qualities to broaden and mature. Dosage is 5 grams. It is a wine of impeccable character, showing both nobility and restraint. It is worthy of cellaring for at least two years after disgorgement.”
 
Beloved in Europe yet flying under-the-radar in the USA, the Grand Marque Champagne house of Lanson crafts tense and exquist wines that can age for decades. This Clos Lanson is a Burgundy lover’s Champagne, vinous and complex with loads of character, charm, and terroir.
Lanson ‘Clos Lanson’ Blanc de Blancs Brut 2009 750ml $199 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Decanter 98 points “A new addition to the Place de Bordeaux this year from the 1ha-walled Chardonnay vineyard in the centre of Reims. A gorgeous toasted buttery nose filled with hazelnuts, lemon rind, orange skin and acaia – all subtly combined but giving complexity and nuance. Instantly salivating on the palate, unctuous yet so delicate in terms of power and heaviness. Generous with a velvet sensation to the bubbles and a slightly chalky finish. Bright and lifted – a joyous combination of citrus – lemon and orange acidity, honeysuckle flowers and stone fruits, balanced by a touch of bitterness and a hint of salty minerality. Such complexity and overall enjoyment to be found here – utterly charming and confident at the same time. The flavours totally envelop the mouth yet the overall expression is finessed and elegant. Drink now (in a wine glass) to savour the fresh zestiness or cellar for decades. A limited production of 7,000 bottles. Aged 12 years on the lees. Disgorged May 2022. 3g/l dosage. The cooler 2008 vintage will be released after this.”
 
Brisk and vibrant, Mouzon-Leroux’s “L’Atavique” is a vinous Champagne with bright acidity and plenty of tension. Its lifted acidity would make a lovely contrast to oysters. So, is it a date?
Mouzon-Leroux L’Atavique Grand Cru Brut NV 750ml $64.50 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Blend of all 65 parcels planted in the three sections (valleys) of Verzy; the easternmost has chalk very close to surface, in the middle valley chalk is 1 meter deep, and the westernmost valley is clay dominant. Uniquely strong presence of silex throughout the village. 65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay.”
 
This small estate crafts unique and layered Champagnes. Working sustainably with dozens of parcels across Côte des Blancs vineyards, they vinify parcel-by-parcel to best capture the outstanding Grand Cru terroir and the profundity of the old vines.
Pertois-Lebrun Derrière Le Mont Aigu No. 15 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV 750ml $89 special, 8 bottles in stock now
Anne Krebiehl MW-Vinous 92 points “The 2015 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Derrière Le Mont Aigu No. 15 Grand Cru was picked from more than 50 years old vines in the eponymous mid-slope parcel in Chouilly, 82% of base wines were fermented in stainless steel, 18% in barrel. An initial note of dried chamomile flowers is followed by subtle maple syrup spiciness on the lemony, buttery nose. The palate comes in with a surprisingly soft, smooth mousse that underlines the bright freshness of this essentially chalky, slender wine. Evidently, very good decisions were made for the tricky and often overripe 2015 vintage. Here we have admirable freshness despite the looser structure. Saltiness defines the bright finish. Dosage is 2gr/L. (Drink between 2023-2033).”
 
Founded in 1687 and passed down from generation to generation ever since, Tarlant is a household name in Epernay. The family works traditionally with gentle pressing and the use of oak. With a preference for non-dosage Champagnes, their wines are classically pure and somehow always in perfect balance.
Tarlant ‘Le Triumvirat’ Brut Nature Millésimé 2009 750ml $119 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “58% Chardonnay/42% Pinot Noir. Most vintages, the Tarlants make a unique, usually multi-parcel wine as a snapshot of that particular vintage’s personality. This blend came from three plots–L’Enclume, Crayons and Sablés–hence the “Triumvirat” moniker. 2009 was according to Benoît Tarlant “a very solar year, of richness and power”. All of the vines are organically farmed and harvested by hand, with the clusters very slowly and gently pressed. The juice ferments spontaneously with native yeasts in Burgundy barrels; the wine does not go through malolactic fermentation. Triumvirat was bottled in 2010,disgorged in 2023 and received zero dosage.”
 
Shop our entire collection of 134 in-stock Champagne options!



Molitor for the Masses

Dry Kabinetts
 
With so, SO many in-stock bottlings available from Markus Molitor in our shop, we’re featuring one of the easiest to love styles: bone-dry Kabinetts. These wines are light and elegant without skimping on flavor making them perfect for springtime meals with seasonal veggies and grilled fish or chicken salads. Pop a bottle tonight for an explosive good time!
 
Exclusive & In Stock Now:
 
Markus Molitor Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett Trocken (White Capsule) 2018 750ml $21.90 special, 18 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 90 points “The 2018er Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett (White Capsule) offers a delicate nose of vineyard peach, tangerine, smoke, almond cream, and spices. The wine is nicely dynamic and fresh on the creamy and juicy palate and leaves a superbly light and elegant feel in the fully dry finish. 2022-2033”
 
Markus Molitor Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett Trocken (White Capsule) 2019 750ml $26 special, 13 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 Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett Trocken (White Capsule) 2018 750ml $28 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (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 Trocken (White Capsule) 2019 750ml $28 special, 21 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-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.”



Grape of the Week:
 
Petite Sirah
 
Petite Sirah is a deeply colored, intense variety that offers up wines with rich tannins and acidity. Discovered in 1880 by Dr. Francois Durif in the Rhone (outside of the Americans, the grape is named ‘Durif’ in his honor), this grape was later revealed to be a cross between an obscure French variety, Peloursin, and Syrah – no surprise, given it was already known as Petit Sirah. Ridge crafts on of the most beloved varietal wines from the grape, which is typically blended. Their expression, coming from 115-year-old vines in their estate vineyard in the Dry Creek Valley, is deeply concentrated and impactful. A phenomenal wine, this will cellar well for many years to come.
 
In Stock Now:
 
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Estate Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley 2020 750ml $45 special, 4 bottles in stock now
Owen Bargreen 94 points “The 2020 ‘Lytton Estate’ Petite Sirah is a fantastic wine made in a tough vintage. The wine is loaded with concentrated huckleberry, black tea, blackberry cobbler and Turkish coffee flavors the combine with a fantastic mineral backbone and firm tannins. A slumbering giant right now, this needs a few more years of bottle aging to be fully awoken but the potential is there. Drink 2025-2035.”
 
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Estate Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley 2021 750ml $44.50 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Decanter 93 points “The Ridge Petite Syrah from 115-year-old, gnarly, bush-trained vines at the Lytton Springs estate. Farmed organically and with a deference to the site’s tremendous history. The tannins are undeniable in this variety, known for its prominent structure, but Ridge manages to coax elegance from this burly big grape. That said, it is a wine meant to be drunk in time and is likely best after 2030. Big violet aromatics, boysenberries and dashes of white pepper leap forward. The palate shows a depth of fruit, a black peppery character aided by the tannins, with black tea, ripe, juicy fig flesh and notes of tart early-season blackberries finishing long and fresh.”
 
Shop our in-stock Petite Sirah varietal wines and blends!



Multitude of Magnums
 
Six Sick Italian Picks In Stock Now
 
Benanti Serra della Contessa ‘Particella No. 587’ Etna Rosso Riserva, Sicily 2016 1.5L $249 special, 5 magnums in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 95 points “The 2016 Etna Rosso Serra della Contessa Particella No. 587 Riserva is dark and savory in the glass, grumbling up with notes of crushed rocks and ash that evolve further to reveal musky black currants, hints of licorice and dried violets. This is velvety-smooth, yet not weighty in feel. Instead, the 2016 seems to glide effortlessly across the palate, yet what it leaves behind is a saturation of primary fruit and mineral tones, as well as silky tannins that penetrate deeply. The Serra della Contessa finishes structured yet long and unexpectedly fresh, with balsam herbs and a touch of salted licorice that slowly fades. This Etna Rosso is a powerhouse, but it is in need of cellaring to reveal all of its charms.”
 
Felsina Berardenga Fontalloro Toscana IGT 2018 1.5L $128 special, 7 magnums in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 95 points “To my palate, the 2018 vintage sometimes feels a little too ripe or baked. I was reminded of those characteristics when tasting the Fèlsina 2018 Fontalloro. There is plenty of dark fruit at its core, but this wine also reveals dry tones of jarred oregano, grilled Mediterranean herb, crushed aspirin and graham cracker. The mouthfeel is pleasantly lean and silky, and perhaps the wine delivers more in terms of length than it does weight or texture. A little more bottle age should help flesh out and soften these results.”
 
Foradori ‘Fuoripista’ Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige 2020 1.5L $119 special, 4 magnums in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “…So much caramelized-orange aroma, plus pomegranate, oolong tea and rose-petal character. Bone-dry and incredibly lively, this makes you feel glad to be alive! From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.”
 
Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2017 1.5L $169 special, 6 magnums in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 94+ points “One of the bigger productions (with 17,744 bottles) in the Produttori del Barbaresco’s portfolio is the 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello. All of the Riservas in this vintage are characterized by especially exuberant and bold aromas, and this bottle is a prime example. Cassis, wild cherry, tobacco, rusty nail and licorice build intensity. The wine is tapered and silky in texture, but it also offers a good amount of power (and 15% alcohol) to carry it through the aging process.”
 
Rocca di Montegrossi ‘Ridolfo’ Toscana IGT 2015 1.5L Was $179, Now $159 special, 14 magnums in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 98+ points “The 2015 Ridolfo is a new Cabernet Sauvignon/Pugnitello blend from Marco Ricasoli bottled only in magnum. Vibrant and finely sculpted, the 2015 impresses right out of the gate. A whole range of savory aromatics, lavender, spice, licorice and mocha open with time in the glass. Sweet rose petal and cinnamon appear later, adding brightness and lift. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pugnitello are not obvious varieties to blend, as they are, on paper, more similar than complementary. Even so, the combination works so well. I can’t wait to see how this ages. The 2015 is a total knock-out!”
 
Sassetti Livio Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany 2015 1.5L $159 special, 3 magnums in stock now
James Suckling 98 points “There’s something ethereal in the nose with flowers, cherries, strawberries and shitake mushrooms. Full body. This grows on the palate with super tannin and fruit structure. So much berry flavor and round, caressing tannins that fill your mouth. Tight at the end. This needs four to five years to show its true greatness. Try after 2023.”


 
Don’t miss our sales going on now:
 
Sequitur
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Sequitur
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Sequitur
 
Donnhoff
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Donnhoff
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Donnhoff
 
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Sequitur sale ends Friday, May 30th at 9 am Pacific. Donnhoff sale ends Saturday, May 31st at 9 am Pacific.

Donnhoff Sale 5-28-25

In This Newsletter:

Donnhoff Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Boudignon


 
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The Impeccable Nahe Wines of Weingut Dönnhoff
 
Though the Mosel might get all the attention, the Nahe region of Germany offers something no other can boast: winemakers Helmut and Cornelius Dönnhoff. Anyone who knows their wines knows that this compliment is well deserved.
 
Dönnhoff is one of our favorite German producers, one we stock by the pallet-load. And we’re not the only ones obsessed. Folks frequently tell us that a bottle of aged Hermannshohle GG or the humble yet delicious Estate Trocken or the fiercely mineral and refined Oberhauser Brucke Spätlese was THE Riesling that sparked their passion for German terroir (that last was mine :). Despite their extensive lineup, there’s rarely a wine made here that isn’t the finest of its type and terroir each vintage.
 
Even the entry-level wines are nothing to shrug at, offering unrivalled complexity for a modest entry fee. From there, they produce dozens of options from their vineyards ranging from bone dry to nobly sweet, ethereal to luscious, and austere to hedonistic. The dry options top out at the GG, short for Grosses Gewächs, which is a powerful, bone-dry wine from one of Germany’s Grand Cru vineyards.
 
These are wines for any occasion, at prices that still suggest the producer inhabits that weird status of insider secret despite receiving heaps of praise, massive scores, and a devote following for over a decade. Stock up and enjoy, you’ll be in good company, especially during out three-day sale.
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Donnhoff
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Donnhoff
 
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Sale ends Saturday, May 31st at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer sixty-one in-stock Donnhoff options on sale now, including:
 
Weingut Donnhoff Grauburgunder Trocken 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $27, that’s $25.65 at 5% off and $24.30 at 10% off, 29 bottles in stock now
Skurnik Wines Importer Note “Varietal: Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris). Soil Type: Loess, loam. Fermentation & Élevage: Large used barrel, then maturation in a classic large barrel made of local oak.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Kreuznacher Kahlenberg Riesling Trocken 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 94 points “For a bone-dry riesling this has a stunning juiciness that is hard to resist. The spot-on balance of fruit, moderate alcohol and lively acidity makes you want to dance for joy! Wide spectrum of stone and citrus fruits. Then comes the very long and elegant finish that pulls you back for more. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Roxheimer Hollenpfad Riesling Trocken 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 23 bottles in stock now
Grapelive 94 points “The pristine and steely medium bodied palate shows of lime blossom, green apple, tart apricot, quince and tangerine, along with quinine, chamomile, almond, herb, flinty mineral spice, wet rock, lemon oil and saline. Zingy and youthfully energetic this Riesling also has the signature purity and elegance you’d expect of a Dönnhoff and it is complex enough to thrill the most jaded of Riesling lovers. There’s more to come with patience I believe and while I might be hard pressed not to enjoy this one right away, there should be extra rewards for those who wait, it should get another few years in bottle to fully express itself.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Norheimer Dellchen Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $95, that’s $90.25 at 5% off and $85.50 at 10% off, 25 bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff Norheimer Dellchen Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2022 1.5L Displayed Price: $219, that’s $208.05 at 5% off and $197.10 at 10% off, 2 magnums in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 98 points “What an exquisite stone fruit nose this super-fine and filigree dry riesling has! Yes, it is also very concentrated, but this and the power are completely underplayed. The result is an almost weightless palate that hangs like a white cloud in the still air. Extraordinary purity and precision at the almost endless finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Felsenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 31 bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff Felsenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2022 1.5L Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 3 magnums in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 95 points “Ripe and concentrated, but also quite austere with stacks of spice and grapefruit character; everything from the juice to the pith and zest! A seriously dry riesling, but with moderate acidity. Long crushed rock finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $104.50, that’s $99.28 at 5% off and $94.05 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2023 6L Displayed Price: $1099, that’s $1044.05 at 5% off and $989.10 at 10% off, 1 double-magnum in stock now (shipping not available for the 6L)
James Suckling 100 points “Incredibly refined and precise, yet with Grand Canyon-like depths and layers, this incredible dry riesling has a horizon-to-horizon spectrum of stone fruit, citrus and wild berry aromas, plus a touch of dusty hot soil as rain starts to fall on it. On the compact, medium-bodied palate, this side of the wine builds and builds to a giant crescendo in the almost endless finish. Drink or hold.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Hollenpfad Im Muhlenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff Hollenpfad Im Muhlenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2022 1.5L Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 3 magnums in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 97 points “What a dramatic wine this is, at once ripe and austere, super-stony and super-herbal with a touch of peppermint. Compact core in spite of the sleek and very focused body. Electric freshness at the vibrant finish although the acidity is anything but dominant. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $28, that’s $26.60 at 5% off and $25.20 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 94 points “Stand back as this riesling lightning strike arrives. Complex nose of dried flowers and summer meadows. Ripe and juicy, but also very elegant and crisp with stunning mineral freshness at the very long pointed finish. Delicious, but also excellent potential. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.31 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off, 32 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 93 points “Brimming with tart-peach, ripe-gooseberry and lemon aromas, this is such a fresh and delightful Kabinett. Who could resist? Sleek and light in body with stunning freshness and purity that pulls you back for more. From the cool plateau of this site, which is within the town of Bad Kreuznach. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
 
Winery-cellared special late release!
Weingut Donnhoff ‘Felsenturmchen’ Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Spätlese “R” 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $57.50, that’s $54.63 at 5% off and $51.75 at 10% off, 34 bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff ‘Felsenturmchen’ Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Spätlese “R” 2018 1.5L Displayed Price: $139, that’s $132.05 at 5% off and $125.10 at 10% off, 2 magnums in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 97 points “Here’s a breathtakingly vivid riesling Spatlese for the hot and sunny 2018 vintage, that’s just beginning to pick up some toasty complexity from bottle age, but also notes of dried flowers and herbs plus hints of licorice and candied citrus. It expands and expands with aeration. Staggering grapefruit and lime zest freshness at the very long smoky finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Spätlese 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 94 points “Pure, precise and bright on the nose, with delicately flinty and spicy aromas, the 2021 Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese is a fabulously piquant and stimulating Spätlese with mineral intensity, complexity, grip and tension, as if there were electric wires in this wine. It’s enormously vital and stimulating. 8.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in July 2022.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Spätlese 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 31 bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Spätlese 2023 1.5L Displayed Price: $145, that’s $137.75 at 5% off and $130.50 at 10% off, 3 magnums in stock now
Anne Krebiehl MW-Vinous 97 points “The 2023 Riesling Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Spätlese, grown on shale, has equal notions of moss and lemon. More air makes this smell simply of wet stone. The palate carries gentle sweetness but is absolutely precise and slender. Citrus frames everything with the clearest precision. Everything is serene, zesty, tender, yet so very serious. The 2023 is glorious in its lightness and disarming in its elegance. (Sweet) (Drink between 2034-2070).”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Auslese 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Auslese 2018 375ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 8 half-bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 96 points “The 2018 Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Auslese is perfectly clear and fresh but still intense and concentrated on the spicy and complex nose. Lush and piquant on the palate, this is a fresh, stunningly pure and playful Brücke that is singing and dancing on the knife’s edge. Fabulous in its purity, tension and finesse. Nevertheless, there is the ripeness you can expect from an Auslese. Tasted in July 2019.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Auslese 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Auslese 2020 375ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 10 half-bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 98 points “Such an exotic nose with a slew of passion fruit, mangosteen and King Alfonso mango. Compact and concentrated, but the more important things are the coolness and gracefulness of this moderately sweet Auslese that turns in a dark, “earthy” direction at the powerful finish. Very limited production. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink or hold.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2023 375ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 6 half-bottles in stock now
Anne Krebiehl MW-Vinous 96 points “The 2023 Riesling Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Auslese was selected at the same time as the Spätlese. Dönnhoff says that for him, Auslese is merely a more concentrated Spätlese. He notes that passerillage also plays a part here. Slight smoke and Reine Claude plum compote on the nose continue straight to the palate, edged with beautiful lemon brightness. The 2023 shows gorgeous depth, deep lemon and gentle sweetness. A touch of herbal tisane adds a minty edge, exquisitely light, precise and sweet. This wine is a paradigm of lightness and elegance. (Sweet).”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Weingut Donnhoff Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2021 375ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 2 half-bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 96 points “Pressed with whole bunches in a basket press for about five hours and vinified in a single halbstück (650 liter), the 2021 Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Auslese is one of the rare botrytis wines of the vintage, and it opens with a clear, precise and aromatic bouquet with candied pink grapefruit aromas. Lush and round on the palate, this is an intense, generous and salty, piquant and delicate yet also rich and sweet but light and lifted Auslese with great balance and elegance. A fabulous, delicate and fine, juicy and filigreed Auslese. 8% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in July 2022.”
 
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Nerd Alert!

Thibaud Boudignon
 
Thibaud Boudignon leads a new generation taking Chenin Blanc to glorious heights. The Savennières-based producer has rare gift of taking all of Chenin’s energetic richness and compressing it into electric minerality. Originally from Bordeaux, Boudignon established his credentials by working at the legendary Burgundy house, Philippe Charlopin, and at the highly-regarded Loire producer, Chateau Soucherie. His devotion to meticulous farming under biodynamic standards in addition to his masterful technical skill as a winemaker have made him a cult figure almost overnight. 

“Thibaud Boudignon is a recent entry to Savennières, having started his project in 2009, but oh, my, the purity of his wines is impeccable… It may only be a young domaine, but the clarity of the wines made from these young vines is truly exciting. I look forward to the vines maturing further.” -Rebecca Gibb MW, September 2022

In Stock Now:
 
Thibaud Boudignon Anjou Blanc 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “100% Chenin Blanc. 35 year old vines grown on shallow soils of grey schist and rhyolite (volcanic soil). Aged in 500L, 350L and 228L barrels (20% new).”
No reviews for the 2023 vintage. 2022 review provided for reference.
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2022 Anjou Blanc from Thibaud Boudignon reveals a perfumed, exotic bouquet with aromas of green mango, pineapple, pear and spices intertwined with a touch of toast. More depth and fleshier than the 2021, it’s medium-bodied, perfectly balanced with a seamless, layered texture and a delicately bitter finish. 30,000 bottles produced.”
 
Thibaud Boudignon Anjou Blanc ‘a Francoise..’ 2022 750ml $74.50 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Rebecca Gibb MW-Vinous 93 points “Made from a small parcel in the village of Saint-Lambert, the 2022 Anjou Blanc à Francois(e) is a mouth-filling style without any heaviness. The generosity of the 2022 season has been curbed, and there’s a nervousness and slightly reductive nature that keeps it tight. Expect an attractive sourness from the acidity and salinity. The finish has a nice twist of savory character with 20% new oak (500-liter and cigar format). Time is needed here to ameliorate.”
 
Thibaud Boudignon Savennieres Clos de Fremine 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $86, that’s $81.70 at 5% off and $77.40 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Thibaud Boudignon Savennieres Clos de Fremine 2021 1.5L $179 special, 1 magnum in stock now
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2021 Savennières Clos de Frémine opens with aromas of pear, rose, green mango, ripe orchard fruits and spring flowers. It is a full-bodied, intense and bright wine with a chiseled, crystalline, elegantly tense palate. The flinty structuring extract adds a unique character to the wine, and its pure minerality is impressive. Hide bottles for seven to eight years and enjoy over the following decades.”
 
Thibaud Boudignon Savennieres Clos de la Hutte 2022 750ml $119 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Rebecca Gibb MW-Vinous 97 points “Although it’s ungenerous on the nose, the 2022 Savennières Clos de la Hutte is tender and generous in the mouth, welcoming you in. There’s a cloud of gently handled fruit that embraces the palate, but it does so in an elegant and light-on-its-feet way. Texturally, it’s seamless and coats the mouth with fine texture. In terms of flavor, expect salty, briny notes and citrus tones alongside a touch of spice and nutty oak on the finish. This is a wine that seems to be able to take a deep, calming breath and become more complete.”
 
Thibaud Boudignon Rosé de Loire 2023 750ml $24 special, 15 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “A noble, supremely saline rosé with an exquisitely delicate texture. Made like a white wine to preserve minerality and structure. The wine is full of bright flavors of wild raspberries, blood orange zest, and red currant, all in a refreshingly silky package.”
 

 
Don’t miss our additional sale going on now:
 
Sequitur
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Sequitur
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Sequitur
 
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Sequitur sale ends Friday, May 30th at 9 am Pacific.

Sequitur Sale 5-27-25

In This Newsletter:

Sequitur Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Muller-Catoir


 
Legendary Willamette Valley
 
Stock Up & Save On:
 
Sequitur
 
Mike Etzel, the founder and winemaker of Sequitur, is a living legend in the Willamette Valley. He co-founded Beaux Frères in the late 1980s and was the winemaker there until recently passing the duties to his son. Never one to rest on his laurels, though, he began planting a vineyard adjacent to Beaux Frères in 2010—a project that became what we know as Sequitur.

It’s helpful to think of Sequitur as a distillation of everything Mike Etzel learned while starting and producing Beaux Frères over the decades. The Sequitur vineyard sits right next to the Beaux Frères “Upper Terrace” but is planted to a wider array of clones at tighter spacing. It’s been farmed biodynamically since the beginning and is sheltered with Douglas Fir—in short, it’s the fully realized vision of a man who’s helped define Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.

The winemaking style is exactly what you’d expect—these are wines that are made by the same hand that delivered so many high scores to Beaux Frères. Big, powerful and bold, these nevertheless have energy and grace that we think comes from the extra-attentive farming and unique clonal selection in the vineyard. In short order, Sequitur has established itself as one of the very best producers in the Willamette Valley and deserves your attention, especially when on our three-day sale.
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Sequitur
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Sequitur
 
Discount will not display online or in your cart,
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Sale ends Friday, May 30th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer eight in-stock Sequitur options on sale now, including:
 
Sequitur Chardonnay, Ribbon Ridge 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2020 vintage. 2019 review provided for reference.
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 96 points “The 2019 Sequitur Chardonnay is deeply scented of golden orchard fruits with tones of beeswax, almonds and chamomile. The energetic palate is minerally and fresh, with expansive, honeyed layers opening up over the extended finish. Yum!”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Sequitur Chardonnay, Ribbon Ridge 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $66, that’s $62.70 at 5% off and $59.40 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 93 points “A deliciously vibrant chardonnay with lemons, jasmine, brown rice, hazelnuts, white grapefruit and apricots. It’s medium-bodied, sleek and elegant, with gentle butter and pastry undertones to the fresh fruit. Long and creamy at the end. Drink now or hold.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Sequitur Chardonnay, Ribbon Ridge 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $51.90, that’s $49.31 at 5% off and $46.71 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The 2023 vintage called for a slight change our fermentation management. As we have previously fermented in stainless steel and aged a small percentage of new oak, this year’s Chardonnay finished primary fermentation in new, lightly toasted French oak puncheons – and aged in those same barrels. The result is a wine with more weight, without moving away from Oregon’s hallmark leaner style. Technical Information: Harvested on September 10th by a small in-house team. The fruit was first crushed, then pressed. Allowed to brown completely with no sulfur added, the juice was barreled down sequentially to two new 500L French oak puncheons. Harnessed the warmth of the sun to bring the juice up to fermentation temperature. After 12 months in barrel, the wine was racked only once to stainless steel for 3 months, before being bottled in January 2025.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Sequitur “Non Sequitur” Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $51.90, that’s $49.31 at 5% off and $46.71 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Sequitur’s first ever non-estate bottling, the Non-Sequitur Chardonnay is a great contrast to our estate. Grown in the Chehalem Mountains by Michael’s son Michael Jr., Non-Sequitur provides a direct connection to two generations of Etzels in a single bottle. Technical Information: Harvested on September 5th, the fruit was first crushed and then pressed into stainless. Allowed to brown completely with no sulfur added, the juice was first homogenized in stainless steel, brought to fermentation by the warmth of the sun, then barreled down to 50% new French oak for native fermentation. After 12 months in barrel, the wine was racked only once to stainless steel for 3 months, before being bottled in January 2025.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Sequitur White Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $51.90, that’s $49.31 at 5% off and $46.71 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The Sequitur Pinot Noir grapes utilized to produce our White Pinot Noir are harvested from the shaded portions of our vineyard – three long edges that are lined with tall, old-growth doug firs. These shaded areas provide an elongated maturation of the fruit, which allows us to retain the brightness we’re searching for. Now our third year of production in this style, our 2023 White Pinot Noir is a continuing example of utilizing our vineyard to its full potential. Technical Information: Harvested on September 20th by a small in-house team. The fruit was first chilled, then pressed with an extremely gentle cremant cycle to avoid extracting color and phenolics. The juice was collected in stainless steel, no sulfur added, warmed in the sun to start fermentation, and barreled down to 40% new French oak for native fermentation. After 12 months in barrel, the wine was racked only once to stainless steel for 3 months, before being bottled in January 2025.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Sequitur “Triple Seven” Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $85, that’s $80.75 at 5% off and $76.50 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 97 points “The 2022 Pinot Noir Triple Seven was raised in 30% new French oak and fermented in concrete. A jeweled ruby color with a light magenta hue, it’s pure and spicy with a savory depth to its notes of ripe raspberry, preserved cherries, wild roses, and mossy earth. Medium-bodied, it has a wonderfully refreshing feel, with ripe, well-defined tannins and a long, tapered, spiced finish. It’s crispy and refreshing all the way through. Drink 2026-2040.”
Eric Guido-Vinous 96 points “A cascade of violet and lavender florals gives way to blackberries, hints of wet stone and flowery underbrush as the 2022 Pinot Noir Sequitur Vineyard blossoms in the glass. This is vividly fresh and cool-toned in feel, with depths of ripe wild berry fruit that add a tart concentration towards the close. Zesty acidity maintains tremendous freshness despite the 2022’s tannic heft, finishing dramatically long and full of tension. There’s an energy and vibrancy here that I find wildly attractive.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Sequitur Amphora Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $95, that’s $90.25 at 5% off and $85.50 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Our first pick of the vintage, the production team hand-harvested three of our heritage clones out of the Sequitur vineyard (Calera, 89, and 115) to fit in to our two Italian terra cotta amphoras, which allowed us to usher in the 2023 Sequitur harvest together. Our Pinot Noir Amphora represents a view into the vintage’s refined sensibility, as a product of a ‘neutral’ ancient vessel. Drink now to capture it’s alive, youthful expression – or age for years to come. Technical Information: Harvested on September 8th and 10th 2023, and fermented natively in two separate terra cotta amphora. 15% whole cluster was incorporated into one of the amphora. Ferment was primarily managed by pump over and gentle hand mixes. After 17 days on skins, the two amphora were pressed together. Free run and press fractions were combined into one amphora for aging. 11 months in amphora, racked to stainless steel for 4 months, before being bottled in January 2025.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Sequitur Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The 2023 Sequitur Pinot Noir wonderfully captures the vibrancy of this vintage. A wine of incredible potential, ‘Blue’ will cellar for many, many years to come. In Michael’s words, the structure reminds him of Nebbiolo intertwined with the wire-taught tension of a fresh Côte de Nuits. We couldn’t agree more, and we’re eager to see how ‘Blue’ evolves. Technical Information: Harvested between September 10th through September 15th 2023. Fermented natively in a mix of closed and open top concrete fermenters. No whole cluster. After a handful of days of cold soak, the ferment was allowed to come up to temperature naturally, and managed by pump over daily with a handful of punch downs incorporated at the peak of fermentation activity. Gently pressed after 18 to 20 days on skins, settled at most for 24 hours, and barreled down to 35% new French oak. In barrel for 12 months, racked only once to stainless steel for 3 months, before being bottled in January 2025.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Shop our eight Sequitur selections now!



Vinopolis Close-Out Sale Featurette:

Muller-Catoir
 
From grand and aristocratic Riesling, to wild and exciting Scheurebe, to arguably the best Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) we sell, Müller-Catoir’s wines are top-class in every category. Focusing on dry wines long before it was fashionable in Germany, Müller-Catoir owns some of the greatest vineyards in the region. This family estate, founded in 1744 in the Pfalz winegrowing region, knows their lands well and has a special touch with them.

The house style is characterized by minimal intervention in the cellar with extended lees aging to emphasize crisp minerality, aromatic complexity and a refreshing salinity. The results are some of the best values in the world for breathtakingly mineral-driven wines.
 
In Stock & On Sale Now:
 
Muller-Catoir Haardter Burgergarten Riesling Trocken 2018 750ml Was $33, Now $28 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 90+ points “The 2018 Riesling Bürgergarten “VDP. Erste Lage” needed three bottles to convince me until it opened clear, pure and intense, with crushed stones and fresh ginger aromas on the nose. Pure, fresh and bright on the palate, this is a lithe, lush and salty dry Riesling with refreshing mineral grip and tension on the finish. Tasted in Haardt, December 2019.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Muller-Catoir Haardter Herrenletten Riesling Trocken 2018 750ml Was $36.50, Now $28 special, 34 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 92 points “This shows a little bit of oomph, with powerful acidity cutting through the creamy notes of apricot, roasted pineapple and grapefruit. Ginger and tarragon details emerge midpalate and linger on the persistent, well-rounded finish. Almost there, but better to wait a few more years. Best from 2022 through 2032. 115 cases imported.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
 
Muller-Catoir Mandelgarten Riesling Trocken 2018 750ml Was $33, Now $28 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 91+ points “The 2018 Riesling (Gimmeldinger) Mandelgarten “VDP. Erste Lage” is pure, fresh and fine but also ripe and aromatic on the nose. The palate is pure, fresh and straight, less juicy now than the 2017 but nuanced and stimulating due to an earlier harvest. Stimulatingly salty and piquant on the finish. Tasted in Haardt, December 2019.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Muller-Catoir Gimmeldingen Riesling Kabinett 2018 750ml Was $24, Now $20.90 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
David Schildknecht-Vinous 91 points “Very ripe but coolingly mint-infused and muskily peony-tinged peach and fig inform the nose and the overtly sweet, glossy palate. The inner-mouth perfume and herbal essences lend the long finish an almost ethereal cast that complements its sense of alcoholic levity. (Drink between 2021-2030)”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Muller-Catoir Haardter Bürgergarten Riesling Spätlese 2017 750ml Was $31.90, Now $28 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 95 points “Stunning nectarine, peach and papaya character, together with lovely succulence and enormous vitality, make this a breathtaking sweet Spätlese with a finish that’s straight as a laser beam and super-clean. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Muller-Catoir Haardter Bürgergarten Riesling Spätlese 2018 750ml Was $33, Now $28 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 94 points “Crushed dill and coriander meet with bright citrus, loquats and pears. Only off-dry and very balanced with a well-judged component of acidity doing wonders for the mineral, expressive finish. Dialed-in and beautiful to drink now, but better to cellar for a decade. Drink now.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Muller-Catoir Haardter Bürgergarten ‘Breumel in den Mauern’ Riesling Auslese 2015 375ml Was $49, Now $39 special, 35 half-bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 96 points “The 2015 Riesling Auslese Haardter Bürgergarten Im Breumel is very clear and concentrated on the nose, but also shows the brown seed aromas of ripe Riesling. Great class and precision here, with some minty flavors. The wine is very concentrated, lush and round on the palate; it reveals a super sweet raisin flavor, as well as great finesse and vitality. This is a gorgeous Auslese with salinity and grip.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
We offer seventy-nine wines on our Close-Out Sale in stock now.
 
Shop the sale on our webstore now!



Don’t miss our additional sale going on now:
 
Louis Jadot
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Jadot
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Jadot
 
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Jadot sale ends Wednesday, May 28th at 9 am Pacific.

New Arrivals plus Roederer’s L’Ermitage, Ayres, and more! 5-26-25

In This Newsletter:

New Week – New Arrivals
Roederer’s L’Ermitage on the way
Ayres: Enchanting Ribbon Ridge
#Trending Domestic Finds



New Arrival Featurette:

Turley
 
Few wineries have the name recognition and body of work of Turley. Founded by Larry Turley (co-founder of such classic wineries as Frog’s Leap and Helen’s Brother) with a devotion to single vineyard, old-vine Zinfandel, Turley became one of California’s defining wineries in the 90’s.

Today, their fans are no less rabid. Turley is one of those producers who could make as much wine as they’d like and still have people thirsty for it. The gorgeous wines are hugely expressive and can be aged with ease. Though we never feel like there’s enough, the following just arrived and we are excited to share.
 
Newly Arrived:
 
Turley Wine Cellars ‘Buck’ Cobb Vineyard Zinfandel, Amador County 2023 750ml $36 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 90-92 points “The 2023 Zinfandel Buck Cobb Vineyard is bold, juicy and expressive. Dark cherry, plum, gravel, spice, herbs and lavender are front and center. This shows terrific depth and plenty of character to match its exuberant personality .”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
 
Turley Wine Cellars Del Barba Vineyard Zinfandel, Contra Costa County 2023 750ml $36 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 91-93 points “The 2023 Zinfandel del Barba is ripe, boisterous and super-expressive. Floral overtones and bright acids run through a core of red/purplish fruit. Sandy soils confer lovely aromatic presence to this pure Zinfandel. This is an especially accessible offering from Turley. “
 
Turley Wine Cellars Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel, Lodi 2023 750ml $46 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92-94 points “The 2023 Zinfandel Kirschenmann Vineyard is one of the best wines I have tasted from this site, as it has more textural depth and resonance than is typically the case. As always, the Kirschenmann Zinfandel is aromatic and lifted. In 2023, it is a bit more complex and nuanced than it often is. Bright red-toned fruit and floral overtones linger. This is such a pretty wine.”


New Week – New Arrivals
 
Rosé
 
Le Galantin Bandol Rosé, Provence 2024 750ml $24 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Around 50% Mourvèdre, 25% Cinsault and 25% Grenache, from vines planted on southwest facing hillsides, with clay/limestone soil. The grapes are hand-harvested, after which the bunches are cooled down to 50C for a two day cold soak in order to extract fruit, color and aromatics. The juice is then racked off and the grapes are pressed to stainless steel tanks. 10% of the wine is saignée, the rest come from grapes treated as for making white wine.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Rosé, Cotes de Provence 2023 750ml $54.50 special, 16 bottles in stock now
Owen Bargreen 93 points “The brilliant 2023 Cotes de Provence Rose ‘Chateau de Selle’ is a beauty that combines 55% Grenache with 25% Cinsault, 14% Mourvedre, and 6% Syrah. It is elegant and mineral-laden stuff that offers a silky texture alongside serious salty stone character, with blood orange peel, ripe strawberry and salted green melon flavors. Gorgeous now in its vibrant youth, enjoy over the next eight plus years to come.”
 
Chateau des Sarrins Rosé, Cotes de Provence 2024 750ml $21.90 special, 36 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Fresh aromas of peach, tangerine, and white flowers. Well balanced and expressive bouquets of grapefruit, tangerine, and white fruits, nice roundness on the palate and a clean and long citrus finish.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
 
 
Washington
 
Real Wine by Charles Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750ml $18 special, 23 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 92 points “Bottled under screw cap, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon was designed to be easy drinking, and it bursts from the glass with aromas of chocolate-covered cherries, charcuterie, wild thyme and aniseed. The full-bodied palate is bright and fresh with pure fruit, supple tannins and a flavorful finish.”
 
This is the only listing in the USA today!
 
K Vintners Milbrandt Vineyard Syrah, Wahluke Slope 2020 750ml $26 special, 24 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “This is ripe and meaty, with attractive purple fruit, cocoa, sage and wet earth. Full and dense with firm, chewy tannins and a broad, chalky texture. Structured and muscular with a long blue-fruit finish. Better from 2025.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
 
 
California
 
Ridge Vineyards ‘Three Valleys’ Red, Sonoma County 2023 750ml $33 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “Generous and robust yet retains a sense of polish, with expressive raspberry and blueberry flavors highlighted by licorice and pepper, plus a whiff of dill as this builds toward fine-grained tannins. Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah, Mataro and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2034. 25,000 cases made.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
 
Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains 2022 750ml $89 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 97 points “Blending 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot, and lovingly referred to as Baby Monte Bello, designated as Monte Bello since the 2008 vintage, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Monte Bello Vineyard is known for its weightlessness, made to be approachable in its youth with great intention. Barrel-aged for 17 months in 50-60% new oak to integrate and soften the tannins, it still has another 15-20 years of aging, if not 25.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
 
 
France – Burgundy
 
Domaine Hubert Lignier Monthelie 2022 750ml $76.50 special, 6 bottles in stock now
“The 2022 Monthélie Village comes from two lieux-dits and includes 20% whole bunches. It has a very appealing bouquet with crushed limestone infusing red berry fruit. Vibrant and energetic. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. There is admirable transparency here – very stony and mineral-driven with a sapid finish. This is far superior to the previous vintage and is worth seeking out. (Drink between 2025-2033).” -Neal Martin, Vinous
 
Domaine Hubert Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard 2022 750ml $119 special, 2 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 88-90 points “Offering up aromas of plums, spices, smoked meats and orange rind, Lignier’s 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard (négoce) is medium-bodied, round and supple, with a charming, somewhat open-knit personality.”
 
Domaine Hubert Lignier Pommard En Brescul 2022 750ml $128 special, 6 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 88-90 points “The badger that has frequently ravaged this small parcel was deterred this year by means of a sound cannon, yet he nonetheless produced a small crop of the 2022 Pommard En Brescul, a taut, tightly wound young wine redolent of plums, dark berries and spices. It will reward a bit of patience.”
 
Domaine Hubert Lignier Sur la Velle, Monthelie Premier Cru 2022 750ml $108 special, 6 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 88-90 points “The 2022 Monthélie 1er Cru Sur la Velle is seamless and charming, offering up notes of plums, sweet berries, smoke and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and charming palate. This will offer expressive drinking on release.”
 
Domaine Hubert Lignier La Riotte, Morey St Denis Premier Cru 2022 750ml $219 special, 5 bottles in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 90-93 points “Notes of dark berries, cherries, licorice, smoked meats and spices introduce the 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte, a medium to full-bodied, supple and sapid wine with a sweet core of fruit that’s framed by powdery tannins.”
 
 
France – Beaujolais
 
Daniel Bouland Morgon Bellevue ‘Cailloux’ 2022 750ml $41.90 special, 36 bottles in stock now
John Gilman-A View From the Cellar 94 points “The Bellevue “Cailloux” bottling from Domaine Bouland is made from vines that are over sixty years of age in this climat age and planted on granitic soils. The 2022 Bellevue “Cailloux” is nicely ripe in the style of the vintage, coming in at fourteen percent octane, but vibrant and utterly pure on both the nose and palate. The beautiful bouquet delivers an aromatic constellation of sweet dark berries, black cherries, woodsmoke, spit-roasted pigeon, black tea, fresh thyme and a superb base of granitic minerality. On the palate the wine is bright, focused and full-bodied, with a rock solid core of fruit, great mineral undertow and grip, ripe, firm tannins and excellent balance on the long, nascently complex and very promising finish. This is a classic bottle of young Morgon from a great vintage and will demand plenty of cellaring time before it softens up to drink. It will be very long-lived and a great wine once the tannins start to peel away. 2033-2085.”
 
Daniel Bouland Morgon Bellevue ‘Sable’ 2022 750ml $41.90 special, 36 bottles in stock now
John Gilman-A View From the Cellar 94 points “The 2022 “Bellevue Sablé” from Mélanie and Daniel Bouland is a brilliant young Morgon. As I have mentioned in the past, the Bouland family makes this wine from their parcels in the sandier sections of the Bellevue vineyard, which is also their younger vines in Bellevue. The 2022 version is a young wine with a proper underlying Morgon chassis of tannin. The bouquet is deep and sappy, wafting from the glass in a mix of sweet dark berries, black cherries, a nice dollop of fresh herbs, coffee bean, dark soil tones, roasted meats and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and sports outstanding mid-palate depth, with fine soil signature, ripe, buried tannins and excellent length and grip on the complex and impeccably balanced, youthful finish. This is going to be an outstanding and very long-lived example of Morgon. 2031-2080.”
 
Daniel Bouland Morgon Les Delys Vieilles Vignes 2022 750ml $46.50 special, 36 bottles in stock now
John Gilman-A View From the Cellar 96 points “The 2022 vintage of Daniel Bouland’s Morgon “Delys 1926″ is a brilliant young Cru Beaujolais. The wine comes in at an even fourteen percent in this vintage and offers up truly stunning depth of fruit on both the nose and palate, as these ancient vines have dug deep into the subterranean water sources to keep maturity progressing flawlessly in this dry growing season. The wine wafts from the glass in a complex and sappy blend of sweet dark berries, black cherries, pomegranate, grilled pigeon, dark soil tones, espresso woodsmoke and a topnote of violets. On the palate the wine is pure, sappy and full-bodied, with a bottomless core of old vine fruit, fine-grained, buried tannins, great focus and grip and a long, seamlessly balanced and very complex finish. This is one of the greatest young bottles of Morgon I have ever had the pleasure to taste and it would be insane not to allow it at least some time in the cellar to unlock its secondary and tertiary layers of complexity. 2029-2085.”
 
 
France – Jura
 
Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Savagnin Amphore, Arbois 2020 750ml $69 special, 4 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2020 vintage. 2019 review provided for reference.
Decanter 93 points “With intense aromas of red apples, nectarine and blood orange, followed by macerated herbs and sweet spice, this is a Savagnin (indeed an Arbois) like no other. Fermented and aged on the skins, in amphorae, for five months, the assertive texture adds persistence to the apricot, crushed mint and blood orange flavours. Decant and allow to breathe for two hours. Biodynamic. (Drink between 2023-2033).”
 
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Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Sursis Chardonnay, Côtes du Jura 2020 750ml $69 special, 9 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2020 vintage. 2022 review provided for reference.
Nicolas Greinacher-Vinous 92-94 points “The flinty 2022 Chardonnay Côtes du Jura Sursis mingles reductive notes with grapefruit and lemon flesh. Forward and expressive, I suspect the medium-bodied 2022 won’t need much time to come around. Discrete bitterness adds to the sapid finale of this barrel sample.”
 
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France – Other
 
Pascal Doquet ‘Arpege’ Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut, Champagne NV 750ml $66 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Kristaps Karklins-Wine Advocate 91 points “Disgorged in December 2023 without dosage, Doquet’s NV Blanc de Blancs Arpège untites the flesh and texture of the clayey sites in Vertus with the mineral profile of Le Mont-Aimé and Villeneuve. With two-thirds of reserve wines dating back to 2012 and the remaining 33% from the 2019 vintage, it soars from the glass with scents of jasmine, grapefruit, nectarine and plums. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with a compact and taut profile, elegant mousse, incisive acidity and a long, penetrating finish. Vinified in used oak barrels (one-third) and enameled steel. It’s the most chiseled of the three non-vintage blends.”
 
Arnaud Lambert ‘Les Parcelles’ Chenin, Loire 2023 750ml $20.90 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Becky Wasserman Importer Note “Size: Between 3.0-5.0 ha (7.41-12.35 ac) depending on the vintage. Variety: Chenin Blanc. Vine Age: Planted in 2017, 2019, and before depending on the vineyard. Terroir: From parcels in Brézé, Montsoreau and Saint-Cyr-En-Bourg, multiple soil types over chalky limestone bedrocks. Viticulture: Organic. Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, fermented with a cultured yeast from the vineyards, 2-3-week fermentation and aging for 6-7 months in steel tanks, spontaneous and partial malolactic conversion (0-30%), SO2 added after malolactic conversion and before bottling (50-70 ppm total), filtered, stored in bottles for 3 months before release. Denoted as a “Vin de France” because in 2021, due to the frost damage, some organic purchased grapes went into the cuvée. They have maintained this designation to allow for flexibility in case future frost or climatic events affect their own grape production.”
 
 
Italy
 
Gurrieri Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2022 750ml $21.90 special, 24 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2022 vintage. 2021 review provided for reference.
Eric Guido-Vinous 91 points “The 2021 Cerasuolo di Vittoria is floral and dusty with a spicy blend of crushed raspberries and clove. This traverses both savory and sweet with a core of tart wild berries under an air of violet inner florals. It tapers off with admirable length and a staining of primary concentration, yet through it, all enlivened by a bump of residual acidity. Very nice.”
 
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ArPePe Nuova Regina Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG 2016 750ml $119 special, 6 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “Intense floral nose of red and dark fruit, with a slightly peppery, almost meaty character. There is a lot of stony minerality. Tight-knit structure with fruit and acidity that are crisp and zesty, ripe tannins, a velvety texture and a medium body. Good cherry fruit finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.”
 
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Girlan Chardonnay Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige 2023 750ml $19.50 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 93 points “Bright and fresh on the nose, with mixed apples lifting from the glass. Zippy lemon and a hint of salt lead the flavor profile, with a mineral thread weaving through. A slight leesy influence adds a creamy texture while the finish is mouthwatering and well-balanced. A lot of wine in every sip.”
 
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Spain
 
Envinate ‘Palo Blanco’ Las Molinas, Canary Islands 2023 750ml $99 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 99 points “The second vintage of the 2023 Palo Blanco Las Molinas is quite similar to the regular Palo Blanco from the same year: saline, sharp and with great purity, precision and cleanliness. This matured in a Garbelotto 2,500-liter oak foudre. It has a moderate 11.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.01 and 7.48 grams of acidity. It’s vibrant, full of energy and electricity, with effervescent freshness and volcanic minerality. This is very young but has the elements and the balance to age neatly in bottle. 2,500 bottles were filled in July 2024.”
 
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Envinate Táganan Blanco, Canary Islands 2023 750ml $49 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 95+ points “The 2023 Táganan Blanco didn’t go through malolactic and matured in larger barrels (they are abandoning the 228-liter oak barrels), and the wine seems to have gained in freshness. It’s also less reductive—volcanic, yes, but less reductive. It has 11.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.02 with 7.24 grams of acidity. It’s vibrant and sharp, clean, light to medium-bodied, with purity and symmetry. This wine is going from strength to strength. 6,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2024.” <
 
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Envinate Táganan Tinto, Canary Islands 2023 750ml $49 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 96 points “The 2023 Táganan Tinto comes from a very good vintage in the zone of Taganana, a very complete year with enough rain and perfect textbook conditions. They picked the grapes from Taganana later than the ones from La Orotava. It fermented without temperature control with more maceration. It’s a year of concentration, depth, elegance, freshness and finesse. The finest vintage for this bottling to date. I feel a lot less reduction here. 6,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2024.”
 
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Envinate ‘Lousas’ Parcela Seoane, Ribeira Sacra 2023 750ml $95 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 96-98 points “The 2023 Lousas Parcela Seoane is very primary and undeveloped, with some notes of honey and beeswax, from a year when the wines show their character in a clearer way than in 2022. It’s a cooler, more Atlantic vintage with more rain that takes the wines back to the character from before, cooler vintages like 2014, which are a rarity now. This is the ripest of the 2023 vintage, with some 13.5% alcohol. It was vinified with 100% full clusters and 40 days of maceration, and it is currently aging in oak barrels of different sizes. There will be some 2,000 bottles of this, which should be bottled in November 2024.”
 
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A Chingao Vineyards & Envinate ‘Misturado de Abeleda’, Ribeira Sacra 2023 750ml $49 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutiérrez-Wine Advocate 93-95 points “The sample I tasted of the 2023 Misturado was a blend of the two 228-liter barrels where the wine was completing its élevage without added sulfur. It’s a lighter wine, with more white grapes (close to 50% versus the 30% from 2022), and the wine has a lighter color, a very fresh nose of red berries and herbs, very tasty and fine-boned. There will be some 600 bottles, which they expect to fill in November 2024. There is a big jump in quality from 2022 to 2023 in this wine.”
 
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Incoming!
 
California’s Top Bubbles:

Roederer L’Ermitage
 
House Roederer is widely considered one of the greatest of the Grand Marques. Beginning in the 1970’s the house elected to break new ground in the United States founded their eponymous estate in the Anderson Valley of California. One of the coolest appellations in California, it is largely considered the capital for sparkling wine in the State combining the quintessential Californian ripeness against Burgundian elegance. 
 
Arriving Tuesday, May 27th:
 
Roederer Estate L’Ermitage Brut, Anderson Valley 2019 750ml $74.50 pre-arrival special, 24 bottles available
Wine Enthusiast 100 points “If sunshine could be bottled it would be this. Aromas of fresh succulent stone fruit, a hint of yeast, citrus blossoms and notes of quince on the nose. The mousse is creamy and light with baked red apples, blood orange zest, white grapefruit, sticky caramel and layered salinity with a mouthwatering finish. It will bring a smile to your lips.”
 
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Ayres:
 
Enchanting Wines of the Ribbon Ridge
 
Ayres grows and makes wines in the true Oregon tradition. From certified-sustainable viticulture in the Ribbon Ridge AVA, to hands-off winemaking (learned at Domaine Drouhin Oregon), and extremely reasonable pricing, Ayres represents Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with respect.
 
The Lewis Rogers Lane and Perspective cuvees satisfy that plump red/blue fruit craving, while the Pioneer gives a deeper, darker taste. Meanwhile, to keep it bright and fresh, the Willamette Valley Pinot and Gamays offer lifted acidity and easy drinking. Pick one, two, or all four to taste and we’re sure you’ll add Ayres to your list of favorite Oregon producers. They’re definitely one of ours.

In Stock Now:
 
Ayres Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 750ml $24 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Case-12 Ayres Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 750ml $259 special (that’s only $21.58/bottle!)
Winemaker’s Note “The Ayres Willamette Valley Pinot is sourced from the Ayres Estate in Ribbon Ridge at 474 feet elevation, and the Oliver Vineyard in Yamhill Carlton at 600 feet elevation. Wines are fermented in open top, 2 ton fermenters using all indigenous yeasts for both primary and secondary fermentations. A small amount of whole clusters were used.”
 
Ayres Vineyard Gamay Noir, Chehalem Mountains 2023 750ml $21.90 special, 25 bottles in stock now
VinopolNote: Brad McLeroy makes some of our favorite refreshing varietal wines form the Willamette Valley, and his prices always seem just a touch lower than we’d expect. This dry-farmed Gamay is mineral-driven with a crunchy acidity. Classic and refreshing, it does well with a light chill.
 
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Ayres Lewis Rogers Lane Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2022 750ml $39 special, 17 bottles in stock now
Winemaker’s Note “The Ayres Willamette Valley Pinot is sourced from the Ayres Estate in Ribbon Ridge at 474 feet elevation, and the Oliver Vineyard in Yamhill Carlton at 600 feet elevation. Wines are fermented in open top, 2 ton fermenters using all indigenous yeasts for both primary and secondary fermentations. A small amount of whole clusters were used.”
 
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Ayres Pioneer Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml $41.90 special, 18 bottles in stock now
Winemaker’s Note “A true snapshot of the Ribbon Ridge AVA! Our estate vines pair perfectly with neighboring vines from Armstrong and Lichtenwalter vineyards. Enjoy notes of boysenberry, cinnamon, and dried tobacco.”
 
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Ayres Perspective Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2023 750ml $29 special, 33 bottles in stock now
Winemaker’s Note “Single clone 667. Bold and beautiful “the darkest of our Pinot Noirs! Fans of Pioneer know it from the first taste. Appreciate dark blackberry fruit, forest floor, clove, and leather.”
 
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Budget-Friendly Domestic Picks
 
Beat the tariffs without beating up your wallet!
 

Scharffenberger Cellars Brut, Mendocino County NV 750ml $21.90 special, 18 bottles in stock now
Decanter 92 points “[Reviewed in 2023] A blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir from Mendocino County with 10 g/L of residual sugar, aged a minimum of two years en tirage and six months under cork. 14,000 bottles were produced. Riveting aromatics of brioche, creme brule, and candied citrus. Broad and mouth-filling with a creamy mousse that, upon resolve, delivers a crisp wine with depth and textures of crushed river stones, layered with red berry fruit, apricots and tangerine notes, and nutty overtones on the finish. (Drink between 2023-2028).”
 
Alpha Omega Two Squared Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2019 750ml $16 special, 29 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The 2020 Hudson Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc offers a sophisticated exploration of Napa Valley’s Carneros AVA. As the only Sauvignon Blanc produced from this prestigious vineyard, it reflects the vineyard’s unique character. Sourced from the esteemed Hudson Vineyard, which benefits from cool marine influences and sedimentary soils, this wine captures the essence of its terroir. Aromas of papaya, Fuji apple, and lime zest combine with floral notes of citrus blossom and hints of shortbread cookies. On the palate, flavors of lemon oil, nectarine, and nutmeg are complemented by a refreshing wet slate minerality and lively acidity. Aged for 16 months in a mix of French oak and stainless steel, this wine layers elegance and complexity, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a refined Sauvignon Blanc with character and depth.”
 
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Cameron Winery ‘Giovanni’ Pinot Blanc, Dundee Hill 2024 750ml $19 special, 19 bottles in stock now
VinopolNote: When most people think of Willamette Valley white wines, they aren’t necessarily thinking of Pinot Blanc. Yet that has not prevented this wine from being one of our most requested wines every vintage. With juicy pear notes buoyed by awesome acidity and minerality, this wine is both a great wine for solo drinking and a great accompaniment with most cuisine.”
 
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Tan Fruit ‘Cuvée Tan’ Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2023 750ml $21.90 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Subtle and bright with lemon, tide pool and white flowers. Raw and intensely structured. Excellent with Torkes oysters from Netarts Bay, Oregon. Fermented and aged in barrel for 10 months then transferred to steel tank for 6 months. From the AVA’s of Yamhill-Carlton, Chehalem Mountains, Lower Long Tom, Dundee Hills. A blend of 8 vineyards from the Willamette Valley.”
 
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Goodfellow Family Cellars Rosé, Willamette Valley 2023 750ml $18 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Peach blossoms, wild strawberries, star fruit, green melon, light florals. This is very pretty in the nose, light bodied with plenty of flavor, and brightly refreshing to drink. The bottle disappears quickly. Perfect for sunny days watching the hummingbirds, grilling chicken, and sushi. 82% direct press from the blanc de noir program and 18% saignee from100% whole cluster ferments of Whistling Ridge and Durant. 12.3% abv and 266 cases produced.”
 
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Bow & Arrow Gamay Noir, Willamette Valley 2023 750ml $21.90 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Winemaker Note “The spiritual heart of red wine production at Bow & Arrow. The first “Loire” red variety I ever got my hands on so I’m 13 vintages in wrestling with this chameleon grape. I tilted towards sappy and serious the last few years and decided to course correct back to highlighting the innate fruit character of Gamay with this iteration. Juicy red fruits with a touch of grip as my faves tend to do it.”
 
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Haden Fig Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2023 750ml $24 special, 22 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “This year’s HF Willamette Valley is led by Cancilla accompanied by Croft and Freedom Hill, and–for the first time!—our new Torres Hill vineyard located just outside of Dallas, OR. The cool vintage worked wonders in these warmer, mostly sedimentary sites. Blackberry liquor, fresh Italian plums, hibiscus, and black raspberry coulis rest atop antique cabinets, black tea, and bitter roots.”
 
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Peter William Vineyard Malbec, Rogue Valley 2019 750ml $29 special, 16 bottles in stock now
Norm Roby-Wine Review Online 92 points “Unable to decide which vintage should be released first, the winery decided to offer both its 2018 and 2019 Malbec at the same time and price. Both are from the same vineyard block made by the same winemaker. Both were aged 18 months in 30% new oak barrels. The major difference is the oak; in 2018 it was American, whereas the oak in 2019 is French. The differences were subtle, but with time in the glass the 2019 displayed more finesse and complexity. It comes across as a pretty, elegant Malbec with spiced dark plum fruit and baking spice flavors, refined, smooth tannin and light oak. Overall, the 2019 has more polish and a potential to develop with short term cellaring.”
 
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Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant, Central Coast 2021 750ml $14.50 special, 17 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 92 points “This classic, pioneering Rhône red continues inspiring the masses. The blend of 65% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 15% Cinsaut and 2% Petite Sirah starts with crisp red currant, crumple flower and cracked white pepper aromas. The palate is young, fresh and tense, offering raspberry jam dusted in lavender and delicate baking spices.”
 
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Cline Cellars Seven Ranchlands Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast 2021 750ml $19.50 special, 16 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Layers of luscious blackberry, blueberry and plum notes plus wafts of tobacco, cassis and leather are classic of a Cabernet and this Cline Cab has it all. The finish is long with medium-grained tannins and an invigorating richness.”
 
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Marietta Cellars ‘Roman’ Estate Grown Zinfandel, North Coast 2022 750ml $24 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2022 Román Zinfandel is a blend of 93% Zinfandel, 4% Barbera, 3% Petite Sirah. It has pure, layered scents of apricot, graham cracker, raspberry jam, mossy bark and spice. The palate is light-bodied, soft and juicy with a core of nuanced berry fruit and a mouthwatering, perfumed finish. This is ideal for spicy food! 2,000 cases produced.”
 


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Côte Rôtie
 
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10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Côte Rôtie
 
Louis Jadot
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Jadot
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Jadot
 
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Côte Rôtie sale ends Tuesday, May 27th at 9 am Pacific. Jadot sale ends Wednesday, May 28th at 9 am Pacific.

Jadot Memorial Day Sale 5-25-25

PLUS an early look at Giacomo Conterno wines arriving in July!

 


Burgundy is the most complicated wine region in the entire world and attempting to understand it is a task that knows no end. The main reason for this complexity is the overwhelming number of vineyard sites with entirely unique expressions. The formation of these plots can trace their history back to the early ecclesiastical land holdings of the Catholic Church, and subsequent discovery and parcelization by monks. As these vineyard sites gained renown and increased in value, wealthy French nobles purchased vast swathes of land on which to form prestigious domaines. This was not to last though, as the French Revolution in the 18th century forced the vineyard land from the hands of the wealthy and into the possession of newer and more modest owners.

What you were left with in Burgundy after this period of rapid change was a multitude of new land owners with relatively little winemaking and viticultural expertise. This situation was compounded by the fact that the Napoleonic Code (which followed the Revolution) mandated that land be divided among all the heirs of a family; effectively further subdividing the vineyards at an exponential rate. An individual heir might come into possession of a single row of vines in a prestigious vineyard and have no personal capacity to develop a wine from it. This problem demanded a solution.

Enter: The Negociant. A winemaking operation whose concept revolved around purchasing the grapes of land owners all around Burgundy and vinifying them into distinct wines fit for the market. This relationship came with deep expertise into the villages and wine styles of the entire region, and substantial means through which to make make wine on a large scale.

Enter: Louis Jadot. If there is one negociant you must know from Burgundy, it is absolutely this estate. They’ve been producing top quality wine from the best sites in Burgundy since their founding in 1859. Over the last few hundred years the Jadot family significantly expanded their influence and demonstrated an unmatched ability to express the nuances of pinot noir, chardonnay, and gamay from diverse crus and vineyard locations. In the 20th Century the Jadot family increasingly realized the potential for scaling their personal land ownership and owning the vine to wine process from end to end. Today they have over 260 hectares of vineyard land and the winemaking operation has never been more sophisticated. The wines are honest expressions of the top Crus and offer significant value in comparison to the prices of hard to find cult producers. They have become collectible in their own right for those that love classic Burgundy delivered with amazing consistency vintage to vintage.

The Beaujolais wines are equally exciting. This expansion of Jadot’s focus outside of the Cote will reward wine drinkers that appreciate more awakened fruit flavors and earlier drinking bottles. That isn’t to say that the wines cannot last in the cellar, for on the contrary these Beaujolais examples can evolve and improve over the test of time.

Take advantage of the discounts below and you’ve got your ticket to experiencing the best of Burgundy.
 

Buy any 3- 5 bottles for a 5% discount

Buy any 6+ bottles for a 10% discount

Sale ends Wednesday, May 28th at 9AM PST

Discounts will be applied after orders are received.


 
Cru Beaujolais On Sale Now from Louis Jadot:

Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques Fleurie, Beaujolais, France 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.30 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off,  14 bottles available
Winery Note “This wine is a blend made from the great parcels owned within the appellation by the Château des Jacques, namely Bel Air, Grille-Midi and Cercillon. They are located at an altitude above 300 m on a winding place. The pink granite varies from one vineyard parcel to another (depth and alteration), lending the wine complexity…With a beautiful deep cherry colour, red fruits flesh and flowers aromas, this Fleurie is rich, delicate and smooth. It is a very lush and voluptuous wine.”

Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques Morgon, Beaujolais, France 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $29, that’s $27.55 at 5% off and $26.10 at 10% off,  3 bottles available
Decanter 92 points “The blended ‘village’ Morgon from Château des Jacques is delicious, with a fairly deep colour, dark plummy fruit, and hints of black tea, anise and earth. The texture is tannic, dense and firm, but there is enough freshness to guarantee that this continues to sing on the palate. The grapes are from the granite soils of Courcelette (where this domaine owns 14ha) and the Roches Pourries of the Côte du Py (where there are another 6ha). The combination provides a wine of harmonious elegance that is in no way lacking in power or length. (Drink between 2024-2035).”

Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques Morgon Cote du Py, Beaujolais, France 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off,  11 bottles available
Winery Note “An emblematic terroir composed of bluish rocks derived from an underwater volcano and whose origins are even more ancient than the pink granite of Moulin à Vent…The interesting aspect of Côte du PY originates from the blue rock which is richer than its neighbour planted on granite. It shows rich aromas of white pepper and blackberry together with full body. Its complexity will enhance a wide range of delicate dishes.”

Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques Moulin A Vent, Beaujolais, France 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.30 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off,  29 bottles available
Vinous 91 points “The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent has a sapid, marine-tinged bouquet, hints of shucked oyster shell infusing the dark berry fruit. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly furry tannins, spicier than the Morgon, with a little more edginess and pepperiness on the finish. Very fine. (Drink between 2024-2032).”

Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques Moulin A Vent Grand Carquelin , Beaujolais, France 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off,  18 bottles available
Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques Moulin A Vent Grand Carquelin , Beaujolais, France 2022 1.5L Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off,  3 magnums available
Winery Note “A few steps away from the windmill itself, and separated from the la Roche vineyard by a small road, the Clos du grand Carquelin faces a little bit more towards the south and offers a different personality. Here the soil is made of granitic sands and is deeper (60m) and more clayish…The Clos du Grand Carquelin is a particularly complex, delicate and elegant wine. It is appealing, lively and opens nicely once in a glass. This cru Beaujolais is a nice companion to delicately flavoured dishes.”

Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques Moulin A Vent Clos des Thorins , Beaujolais, France 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off,  16 bottles available
Decanter 95 points “”Facing south, the 60-year-old vines at Clos des Thorins are located on deep granitic soils. 12 months maturation in oak post-fermentation. A fine Moulin-à-Vent with precision and focus on the palate. Violet notes, not over-sweet or heavy. Plenty of substance with floral character and black olive notes. Complex and beautifully constructed – a terroir driven wine.”

Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques Moulin A Vent Clos Rochegres, Beaujolais, France 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off,  18 bottles available
Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques Moulin A Vent Clos Rochegres, Beaujolais, France 2022 1.5L Displayed Price: $106, that’s $100.70 at 5% off and $95.40 at 10% off,  3 magnums available
Vinous 90 points “The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès has more complexity on the nose compared to the regular cuvée: more floral, iris flower scents filtering through the dark berry fruit, and hints of iodine. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. It’s fleshy, but right at the finish, it is a tad sweeter than I would like, lacking a bit of sapidity and tension. Near, yet not quite there! That said, it remains a decent Moulin-à-Vent that will benefit from a couple of years in bottle. (Drink between 2025-2033).”
Winery Note “This vineyard shows a high point of 361 metres above sea level. (Au Mont is the effective name of this place). Some blocks of “gray rocks” are emerging in the middle of our vine rows. On these steep slopes, facing South-East, the soils, made of shallow pink granite sand, with some quartz, are very draining These conditions, combined with the winds, altitude and optimal orientation offer very concentrated wines, but with always a bit of freshness and elegance… This wine is opulent and generous, but always very fresh. Rochegrès is one of the best Moulin à Vent selections. It is complex and is therefore able to match a large choice of food : meat, cheese, vegetables etc …”

Burgundies On Sale Now from Louis Jadot:
 
Louis Jadot Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $599, that’s $569.05 at 5% off and $539.10 at 10% off,  6 bottles available
Neal Martin-Vinous 94-96 Points “The 2021 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has one of the finest aromatics from Jadot this year with a seductive bouquet of wild strawberry, blueberry, sous-bois and hints of Earl Grey and wilted rose petals. Wonderful. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and crisp acidity. It’s taut and fresh with a touch of spice toward the cohesive and persistent finish. This is a superb effort in such a challenging growing season.”

Louis Jadot Clos-St Denis Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $499, that’s $474.05 at 5% off and $449.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles available
Decanter 94 points “Lovely ripe cherry fruit with floral and spice notes and a bit of smoke and toast introduce this marvelous wine, one of the signal successes among the Jadot reds in the 2021 vintage. The wine is one of finesse and elegance; on the palate there is vivacious fresh acidity, but enough density to be substantial and long without being imposing. The wine is produced from the 0.17-hectare parcel in the original Clos St-Denis lieu-dit owned by Domaine André Gagey and farmed under a long-term contract by Jadot.”
Wine Advocate 93-95 points “Pure and elegant, the 2021 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru (Domaine Gagey) opens in the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, cherries, rose petals, spices and raw cocoa. Full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a long, saline finish, it has turned out beautifully.”

Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 27 bottles available
Wine Spectator 97 points “Rose, cherry and spice aromas introduce this light-bodied, saturated version. The flavors add wild strawberry, incense and kirsch notes, while remaining persistent on the kaleidoscopic finish. Feels tense now, yet should develop nicely over time. A mineral element lingers. Best from 2023 through 2045.”

Louis Jadot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $249, that’s $236.55 at 5% off and $224.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles available
Wine Enthusiast 96 points “From vineyards owned by the inheritors of the Louis Jadot estate, this wine has all the power expected from this vineyard. Its density and richness are palpable, even when crispened by a fresh citrus edge. Wood aging adds spice and enhances the aging potential. Drink from 2024.”
Vinous 94+ points “(Jadot bottled 35 barrels, representing a normal yield; the harvest lasted into the beginning of October): Very pale, bright yellow. Knockout nose combines lemon, ginger, botanical herbs, shiso leaf and crushed-rock minerality. Seriously concentrated wine, showing the juicy side of the 2016 vintage and the impeccable balance that was possible when yields were normal. The sharply delineated citrus, spice and mineral flavors are framed and intensified by harmonious acidity (“which was easy to control because we had so many barrels,” according to Barnier). Conveys an impression of outstanding density without weight and finishes with great palate-staining length, herbal lift and salty grip.”
Wine Advocate 93+ points “Aromas of yellow orchard fruit, waxy lemon rind, iodine and smoky new oak introduce the 2016 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Domaine des Héritiers Jadot), a full-bodied, satiny and nicely layered wine that’s deep, concentrated and persistent. It’s a youthfully reserved but decidedly impressive Corton-Charlemagne that will reward bottle age.”

Louis Jadot Corton Pougets Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $169, that’s $160.55 at 5% off and $152.10 at 10% off, 7 bottles available
Vinous 94-96 points “The 2021 Corton-Pougets Grand Cru has a wonderful bouquet with transparent red cherry, raspberry and floral notes. This wine is classy and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins. It’s lithe and agile in the mouth with a mineral undertow towards the finish. Often one of Jadot’s classiest offerings, this Pougets is no different and one of their stars in 2021.”
Decanter 93 points “Lovely, ripe plum fruit aromas with notes of earth and smoke feature prominently on the nose of this firm, tannic wine with fresh acidity and abundant extract. The grapes come from a domaine-owned parcel at mid-slope next to Le Charlemagne. Jadot is the last producer to isolate this lieu-dit, which is often used for white wine. The structure and freshness of this wine demonstrate that it makes a very interesting red as well.”
Wine Advocate 91-93 points “Aromas of sweet red berries, plums, peonies and spices introduce the 2021 Corton-Pougets Grand Cru (Domaine des Héritiers Jadot), a medium to full-bodied, rich and ample wine with a deep core of fruit, sweet structuring tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. This cuvée is always a strong suit chez Jadot, and this year is no exception.”
 

 
AND… Incoming Giacomo Conterno wines arriving in July:

Giacomo Conterno Arione, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $289, that’s $274.55 at 5% off and $260.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles available
PRE-ARRIVAL ETA MID-JULY
Vinous 97+ points “The 2021 Barolo Arione is a wine of exquisite finesse and elegance. The bouquet alone is immediately arresting. Then again, that is such an Arione signature. Sage, rose petal, mint, orange peel and dried flowers begin to emerge over time. Nearly seamless tannins and exceptional balance add to its total allure, while strong floral and savory accents punctuate the finish.”

Giacomo Conterno Cerretta, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $279, that’s $265.05 at 5% off and $251.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles available
PRE-ARRIVAL ETA MID-JULY
Vinous 95 points “The 2021 Barolo Cerretta is the most approachable of Conterno’s 2021 Barolos. It seems to offer a bit less overall dimension and complexity than the other Barolos and, therefore, more complete balance of its components in the early going that should allow it to start opening with a few years in bottle. There’s plenty of underlying nervy structure, and yet the Cerretta is not quite as imposing as its siblings in this range. Floral and spice overtones gradually open with a bit of aeration.”

Giacomo Conterno Francia, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $299, that’s $284.05 at 5% off and $269.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles available
PRE-ARRIVAL ETA MID-JULY
Vinous 99 points “The 2021 Barolo Francia is a vertical, explosive Barolo endowed with tons of energy. Bright acids and fine beams of tannin provide the framework for this striking young Barolo. All the elements are so well balanced. Time in the glass brings out an interplay of mineral-drenched energy, persistence and textural breadth. There’s a lot of structure, and yet the tannins feel fine-grained and finessed. I especially admire its translucent energy. Magnificent.”

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Giacomo Conterno Monfortino Riserva, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $899, that’s $854.05 at 5% off and 809.10 at 10% off, 15 bottles available
PRE-ARRIVAL ETA MID-JULY
Decanter 100 points  “Demonstrating the meticulous precision for which the estate is known, the 2019 Monfortino is a thoroughbred. I was able to taste it on a couple of occasions during its maturation, after the blend of Francia and Arione was made. Since bottling last spring, it has retreated into itself and now just hints at black tea, truffle and dark wet earth. The tannins are still rigid and stubborn, though very sophisticated and inextricable from the fruit, while the acidity is simply salivating. Glimpses of baked earth, granite and graphite appear, but truly, this will take years to unfold. For now, it’s all iron fist. The yet-to-be-bottled 2020 which I tasted alongside will likely be approachable long before this.”
Jeb Dunnuck 98-100 points “A jeweled ruby color, the 2019 Barolo Riserva Monfortino was tasted from botti and is the final blend. As of March 2024, it was still a few months away from being bottled and was scheduled to spend another year in bottle prior to its release. Having tasted this wine a year ago, it exceeded my expectations at this tasting and is really coming into its own now. Roberto Conterno says the vintage reminds him of 2013, but he thinks the addition of some Arione in the final blend of the 2019 may explains why it seems to have a touch more finesse than the 2013. It is a fantastically structured wine that offers a great deal of pure, compact richness in this vintage, with expressive floral aromas that unfold beautifully in the glass. It continues to build in intensity and focus through the palate, with precise tension and length. I anticipate this to be a wine with tremendous longevity in the coming decades.”
Vinous 99 points “The 2019 Barolo Riserva Monfortino has closed down considerably since I last tasted it. Then again, the 2019 is a very serious Monfortino that includes the entirety of Conterno’s production from both Francia and Arione. Today, the tannins are pretty imposing, but modern Monfortinos have shown an ability to assimilate their tannin with much less time in bottle than was once required. Production for the 2019 is on the higher side because of the blending of sites, so readers should have a relatively easy time sourcing this.”