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Von Winning Sale 3-5-25

In This Newsletter:
 
Von Winning Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Ameztoi Rubentis

 
Dry, Exquisite, and Deeply Mineral
 
Stock Up & Save On
 
Von Winning

 
Von Winning makes some of the most profound white wines on the planet. As a founding member of the VDP, you know quality terroir is a prime focus. The combination of old and incredible vineyard sites, meticulous winemaking and a commitment to producing only the finest wines yields exactly what you’d hope: dry, white wines of depth and complexity, with grace and mineral power. The Rieslings offer floral and mineral flavors that are both intense and furtive.
 
But Riesling isn’t the only focus. Von Winning is one of the preeminent producers of Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Germany is not where you’d expect to find great Sauvignon Blanc, but the wines will make a believer out of anyone. These are rich, textural examples that move beyond varietal characteristics and into unique territory. Their closest comparison is probably the top Sauvignon of Friuli (eg, Miani, Ronco del Gnemiz), or the very best estates in Austria.
 
Farming in their vineyards scattered around Forst, Deidesheim, and Ruppertsberg is minimal-input, much like the gentle winemaking, and the estate is practicing organic. The wines are fermented and some are aged in neutral oak of various formats, imparting a depth and richness to the wines without sacrificing precision.
 
According to Wine-Searcher, these are some of the most actively sought-after wines in the Pfalz. So, secure your allocation today.
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Von Winning
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Von Winning

 
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Sale ends Saturday, March 8th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer nineteen in-stock Von Winning options on sale now, including:
 
Von Winning Estate Riesling Trocken 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
Winery Note
“A perfect balance of fruit, depth, and fresh acidity. The flavors of juicy bright peach compliment the slightly spicy finish. A versatile wine that is perfect both for an afternoon cocktail hour as well a great wine for a dinner party.”
 
Von Winning Deidesheimer Paradiesgarten Riesling Trocken 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.31 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Anne Krebiehl MW-Vinous 90 points
“The 2022 Riesling Deidesheimer Paradiesgarten Erste Lage is from a cooler site closer to the forest, partly southeast-facing. It was fermented spontaneously in Doppelstück and stayed on gross lees until bottling in July 2023. The nose is shy but flirts with a little passionfruit. The palate has a rounded, Mirabelle gentleness, very balanced and friendly. Subtle yeast and zest appear on the finish. (Dry)”
 
Von Winning Sauvignon Blanc “II” Trocken 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 28 bottles in stock now
Falstaff Magazine 91 points
“Slightly closed-reductive aroma, spontaneous fermentation. Dense structure, firm acidity and smooth base, very good in freshness and tension. Aromatically restrained but the substance is excellent. Will continue to develop positively.”
 
Von Winning Deidesheimer Leinhohle Riesling Trocken 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $36.50, that’s $34.68 at 5% off and $32.85 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 90 points
“This is rather light, with a graceful profile decorated with notes of yellow plum, quinine and lemongrass. The midpalate is supple and balanced, while the finish is juicy, inviting you to grab a bite of cheese.”
 
Von Winning Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad Riesling Trocken 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $36, that’s $34.20 at 5% off and $32.40 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 92+ points
“The 2021 Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad Riesling trocken VDP. Erste Lage shows a deep, intense and elegant, well balanced and quiet bouquet of ripe white fruits and coolish earthy soil notes of crushed stones and hints of iodine. On the palate, this is a full-bodied, elegant and textured Riesling with serious tannins that intermingle with the saline acidity yet need more time to blend in with the fruit. The oak vat might have been newer or smaller here than in the other Erste Lage Rieslings of the vintage, but the richness and substance of the Reiterpfad can afford it. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in November 2022.”
 
Von Winning Kalkofen Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $74.50, that’s $70.78 at 5% off and $67.05 at 10% off, 13 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 95-96 points
“The 2021 Kalkofen Riesling trocken VDP. Grosse Lage comes from the plateau above Deidesheim and owes its density and complexity to 65-year-old vines growing on sandstone and limestone. The must is fermented spontaneously in 500-liter oak barrels, and the wine is maturing on the lees. The brilliantly clear and radiant sample opens with a deep, intense and elegant, still oaky but complex and fruit-intense bouquet that gives rise to the highest hopes. Rich and intense but also fresh and elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied, mineral and textured Kalkofen that obviously wants to be a Meursault or Montrachet yet with the weapons of Riesling and also Buntsandstein. Whatever it is, this is an excellent and promising Kalkofen whose development and capacity I’d love to follow for at least a decade. The wine is dense and tight but also fresh and juicy and provided with very fine tannins and sustainable mineral acidity. Highly promising indeed. Tasted as a barrel sample at the domaine in Deidesheim in November 2022.”
 
Von Winning Kieselberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $74.50, that’s $70.78 at 5% off and $67.05 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93-95 points
“The 2021 Kieselberg Riesling trocken VDP. Grosse Lage comes from a plateau above Deidesheim with sandstone and limestone in the soil. Fermented spontaneously in 500-liter oak vats and still maturing in them, the barrel sample shows a clear, elegant and savory nose of bright and ripe fruit aromas intertwined with oaky and yeasty notes. Creamy textured and very elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied, tight and saline-finishing Riesling with fine and grippy tannins and lingering salinity and mineral tension. It’s still very young but worthy to be cellared for at least a decade. Tasted at the domaine in November 2022. To be released sometime next year.”
 
Von Winning Kirchenstuck Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $145, that’s $137.75 at 5% off and $130.50 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 97 points
“The yellow-golden colored 2022 Forster Kirchenstück Riesling GG VDP.Grosse Lage combines ripe and almost tropical (mango) fruit with delicate oak and fresh phenolic as well as lemon aromas. Full-bodied, rich and very dense on the palate, this is an intense and powerful yet fine and elegant Riesling that doesn’t have the drive and drama of the Pechstein but the richness and solemness of a great, refined and persistently salty wine. This is an impressive Kirchenstück that combines power and intensity with finesse and rejuvenating salinity. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in July 2024.”
 
Von Winning Langenmorgen Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $74.50, that’s $70.78 at 5% off and $67.05 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93-94 points
“The 2021 Langenmorgen Riesling trocken VDP. Grosse Lage is grown in a cool area up by the forest on a light sandstone soil. It fermented spontaneously in 500-liter oak barrels, in which the wine is aging until today. The nose shows a brilliantly clear, fresh and flinty, very elegant GG with herbal and soil-driven, flinty-scented intensity and the coolish aromas of slow-ripening Riesling. Very elegant and refined on the palate, this is a round, lush and salty-savory Riesling classic that reveals a long, tight, saline and finely grippy finish. As per the vintage, this is a rather lean, straightforward but tensioned Riesling that will show its class in the years to come. Tasted as a sample at the domaine in November 2022. To be released sometime next year.”
 
Von Winning Pechstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93 points
“The intensely citrus-colored 2021 Pechstein Forster Riesling GG is cultivated on sandstone, limestone and basalt soils. Fermented spontaneously in 500-liter-oak barrels and aged on the lees for 1.5 years, the wine opens with a noble, intense and elegant bouquet with ripe citrus aromas and flinty notes. The wine is saline, fresh and vital, intense and linear and carried by fine acidity and delicate citrus aromas to a long and aromatic, very stimulating and lemony finish. It has 13% stated alcohol and lots of energy and mineral tension. Natural cork.”
 
Von Winning Ungeheuer Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
Falstaff Magazine 94 points
“[Translated] New wood, mirabelle plum, yellow plum on the nose. In the mouth there is an enormous concentration, extract sweetness and tactile minerals compete with the acid for dominance in the mouthfeel, the alcohol is disciplined, the concentration goes hand in hand with great length.”
 
Von Winning Ungeheuer Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93 points
“The intensely yellow-colored 2022 Forster Ungeheuer Riesling GG VDP. Grosse Lage opens with a rich and intensely fruity as well as oaky bouquet with sur lie or brioche notes as well as fresh lemon aromas. Full-bodied, intense and fresh on the palate, this full-bodied, creamy-textured yet also vital and elegant Riesling is still reminiscent of von Winning’s Sauvignon Blanc 500 in terms of style. In any case, it’s a peculiar Ungeheuer in the Pfalz context due to the prominent use of oak. The astringency, however, is positive, and the wine will probably benefit from bottle age. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in July 2024.”
 
Shop our nineteen Von Winning selections now!


 
Vinopolis Close-Out Sale Featurette:

Ameztoi Rubentis
 
Bright and lifted, this semi-fizzy rosé is like bottled summertime. Snap up the last few bottles on our Close-Out Sale now!
 
In Stock and On Close-Out Sale Now:
 
Ameztoi Rubentis Rosado, Getariako Txakolina 2021 750ml Was $24, Displayed Price: $19, 36+ bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 92 points
“Aromas of Bosc pear, pineapple and freshly grated ginger set the stage for a full-textured wine with nectarine, apricot, vanilla and rose-petal flavors. Touches of rose and nutmeg linger on the finish.”
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 91 points “Pale orange. Finely etched red berry, citrus zest and floral aromas, along with building herb and mineral flourishes. Taut and nervy in the mouth, offering sappy strawberry, cherry and tangerine flavors that show fine delineation and spicy lift. Closes firm and right, with persistent red fruit notes and a refreshingly bitter edge.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!

We offer 162 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:

Domaine Huet
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Domaine Huet
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Domaine Huet
 
Elio Grasso, Elvio Cogno, & Luigi Einaudi
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Elio Grasso, Elvio Cogno, &/or Luigi Einaudi
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Elio Grasso, Elvio Cogno, &/or Luigi Einaudi

 
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Domaine Huet sale ends Thursday, March 6th at 9 am Pacific. Elio Grasso, Elvio Cogno, & Luigi Einaudi sale ends Friday, March 7th at 9 am Pacific.

Barolo Trio Sale 3-4-25

In This Newsletter:
 
Grasso, Cogno, & Einaudi Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Barr-Eden

 
A Few of Our Favorites Sale
 
Stock Up & Save On

 
Elio Grasso, Elvio Cogno, & Luigi Einaudi

 
Elio Grasso
 
“…As has been the case for a number of years, Grasso’s Barolos sit at a very high level within the hierarchy of Piedmont’s top estates… There seems to be no limit where this small family-run estate can go from here.” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
 
The wines that Elio Grasso’s son, Gianluca, has been making over the last decade and a half have catapulted the estate into the very top tier of Piemontese producers.  These are Barolos that are compelling, thrilling wines; made in a style which combines modern and traditional techniques into something very much the estate’s own.
 
The Ginestra Casa Maté is a bit more structured, built for a longer time in the cellar, and the Gavarini Chiniera is the earlier drinker, slightly more delicate of the pair. 
 
Elvio Cogno
 
Elvio Cogno put the Ravera cru on the map. Born and raised in Novello, the village associated with the famous vineyard, Elvio comes from a long line of grape growers in the region but was the first to turn the dream of winemaking into a reality. For years, he collaborated with Marcarini (including crafting the legendary 1964 vintage from the Brunate vineyard, one of the first Barolos released as a single vineyard).
 
In 1990, he purchased Cascina Nuova, an under-performing but historic estate, and started making classically-styled wines under his own name from the Ravera cru.
 
His masterpieces elevated the region as a whole, no easy task for an already famous region. No wineries in Novello have surpassed the well-deserved fame of Elvio Cogno. Though the original master passed away in 2016, the estate is in the able hands of his daughter and son-in-law, Nadia Cogno and Valter Fissore (winemaker since 1996). From their entry level “Cascina Nuova” Barolo up to the Riservas from the choicest holdings, these are wines that will appeal to every lover of Barolo.
 
Luigi Einaudi
 
Founded in 1897 by Luigi Einaudi, this is a deeply historic estate. Einaudi rose to fame as a politician, eventually becoming the first democratically elected President of the Republic of Italy in 1948. He purchased the estate while working as a university professor and never missed a harvest. He sold his grapes at first, waiting nearly twenty years before building a winery.
 
Today, the estate is still highly respected. It owns over 60 hectares of vines spread across twelve properties. Although the bulk of production are Dogliani Dolcettos, the Barolos are where the craft winemaking shines. The original property is at the Terlo cru, where the single-vineyard Costa Grimaldi Barolo is sourced from. This site is almost 1,000 feet above sea level with soils rich in carlcareous marl. Their holdings in the cru of Cannubi also produce shining examples of Barolo admired for their longevity in the cellar.
 
Explore these three famed estates during our three-day sale!
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Elio Grasso, Elvio Cogno, &/or Luigi Einaudi
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Elio Grasso, Elvio Cogno, &/or Luigi Einaudi

 
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Sale ends Friday, March 7th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer twelve in-stock Elio Grasso, Elvio Cogno, & Luigi Einaudi options on sale now, including:
 
Elio Grasso Ginestra Casa Maté, Barolo DOCG 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 95 points
“From a vineyard located across from Gavarini Chiniera, this is a slightly more robust and concentrated wine. The 2018 Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté sources its fruit from a position at a slightly lower elevation with a bigger component of clay in the soils. The south and southeast-facing hillside is also more open to the horizon. These conditions give the Ginestra Casa Maté a broad texture and rich flavors of black and purple fruits. The wine is compact with dense texture that will relax over the next 10 years of age.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
 
Elio Grasso Gavarini Chiniera, Barolo DOCG 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 96 points
“The Gavarini Chiniera vineyard is shaped like an amphitheater with thick forests at the back (which protects from cold air currents) and sandy chalk soil at 380 meters in elevation. This is a special site, and the Elio Grasso 2018 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is always one of Grasso’s most easily recognized wines. This vintage is exceptionally bright and vibrant with lifted tones of cherry, plum, blue flower and sweet blood orange. Those primary notes are framed by sensations of dusty white mineral. This mid-weight wine exhibits the deep elegance that was achieved in this vintage.”
 
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Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova, Barolo DOCG 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 28 bottles in stock now
Kerin O’Keefe-Wine Enthusiast 94 points
“Floral aromas of rose and iris mingle with red berry and tilled earth on this perfumed red. Elegantly structured, the vibrant palate offers juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry and star anise before a savory, almost salty finish. Taut, refined tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced. Drink through 2030.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
 
Elvio Cogno Ravera Bricco Pernice, Barolo DOCG 2017 750ml Was $135, Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 95 points
“This is a medium-bodied Nebbiolo from a hot vintage with a ruby-tinged appearance. The 2017 Barolo Ravera Bricco Pernice shows generous inner fiber and richness with dried cherry, blackberry, plum and dark spice. Fruit for this wine comes from a beautiful amphitheater of vines with the perched town of Novello high up on the skyline. I love the especially smooth and soft quality to what is a powerful and lasting wine. Only 3,500 bottles were made.”
 
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Elvio Cogno Ravera, Barolo DOCG 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $94.50, that’s $89.78 at 5% off and $85.05 at 10% off, 23 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 97 points
“The 2017 Barolo Ravera makes a statement with its intense aromas of licorice, kirsch, pipe tobacco, and spice. Revealing a balanced and chiseled structure, the palate conveys dried raspberry, blood orange, and dried herbs. A great wine from the 2017 vintage, it feels like it will hold up to the test of time. Drink 2024-2042.”
 
Elvio Cogno Ravera Bricco Pernice, Barolo DOCG 2015 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Kerin O’Keefe-Wine Enthusiast 97 points
“Cellar Selection. Enticing scents of rose, iris, perfumed berry and an earthy whiff of truffle shape the fragrant nose on this dazzling wine. The delicious, full-bodied palate boasts structure and a weightless elegance, delivering juicy Marasca cherry, cherry compote, cinnamon and star anise. Taut polished tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and an elegant structure. It’s already irresistible but will also age well for years. Drink 2022–2035.”
 
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Poderi Luigi Einaudi Nei Cannubi, Barolo DOCG 2015 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 33 bottles in stock now
Kerin O’Keefe-Wine Enthusiast 95 points
“Intensely fragrant, this offers enticing scents of iris, violet and rose that mix with perfumed berry and botanical herbs. It’s loaded with finesse and flavor, doling out raspberry compote, crushed Morello cherry, licorice and a hint of mocha while taut, fine-grained tannins provide support. Fresh acidity keeps it impeccably balanced. Drink 2023–2035.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
 
Poderi Luigi Einaudi Nei Cannubi, Barolo DOCG 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 points
“The 2018 Barolo Cannubi is another terrific wine in this range from Einaudi.There is an effortless, gracious quality to the Cannubi that is impossible to miss. Expressive aromatics meld into a core of creamy, exquisitely layered Cannubi red-toned fruit. Sweet red cherry, red plum, rose petal, mint and blood orange emerge, but only with great reluctance. The 2018 is pretty closed right now, but that won’t be an issue in another few years’ time.”
 
Poderi Luigi Einaudi Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi, Barolo DOCG 2015 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 94 points
“Compared to the Cannubi cru, the 2015 Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi is much more structured and rich. At 45 years old, these are the estate’s oldest vines at work (the youngest ones are used for the Barolo Ludo), producing a tannic but nicely balanced and approachable Barolo. There are strongly present earth tones in this vintage, such as freshly tilled soil, and as it opens you’ll discover more sweet spice and chocolate as well.”
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
 
Shop our twelve Elio Grasso, Elvio Cogno, & Luigi Einaudi selections now!


 
Vinopolis Close-Out Sale Featurette:

Barr-Eden
 
Barr-Eden is a collaborative project of some of the most famous names in the country. This bottling hails from Mengler’s Hill, one of the highest vineyard sites in all of Australia. Deep and delicious, this Shiraz wows with elegant, Old World style and delightful, New World impact.
 
In Stock and On Close-Out Sale Now:
 
Barr-Eden Estate ‘Dreams of Gold’ Mengler’s Hill Shiraz, Eden Valley 2020 750ml Was $39, Now $33, 15 bottles in stock now
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 90 points
“A new addition to the lineup, the 2020 Dreams of Gold Shiraz comes from relatively young vines, planted in 1997 and 2013. Aged in older French oak, it boasts scents of “Eden Valley garrigue”—notes that suggest eucalyptus, bay leaf and wild thyme—set against a backdrop of blueberries. Less intense and concentrated than the other bottlings, it’s still medium to full-bodied, suave and silky in feel, with a clean, mouthwatering finish and a soft dusting of tannins. Barr-Eden Estate is the new name for the Love Over Gold partnership between Tim Howser, Joel Mattschoss, Pierre-Henri Morel and Michael Twelftree. Morel is the general manager of Two Hands and Howser and Twelftree are owners of Two Hands, while Mattschoss is a grape grower, with vines on Mengler’s Hill.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!

We offer 162 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:

Morlet & Rhys
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Morlet &/or Rhys
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Morlet &/or Rhys
 
Domaine Huet
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Domaine Huet
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Domaine Huet

 
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Morlet & Rhys sale ends Wednesday, March 5th at 9 am Pacific. Domaine Huet sale ends Thursday, March 6th at 9 am Pacific.

Vinopolis Newsletter 3-3-25 PM

In This Newsletter:

Arriving Tomorrow
Motor City Kitty

New Arrivals
Justin Vineyards, Giacomo Conterno, Gurrieri, Beronia, Veramonte, and more!
 
 
Arriving Tomorrow
 
 
Washington
 
K Vintners
 

#7 TOP 100 WINE OF 2024-JAMES SUCKLING
Charles Smith K Vintners ‘M.C.K. Motor City Kitty’ Syrah, Yakima Valley 2021 750ml $39 special, 22 bottles available
James Suckling 99 Points “The aromas leap out of the glass. Wet earth, tapenade, green peppercorns, volcanic ash and tea leaves. Hints of orange peel. It’s electric on the palate, so savory, so earthy and so minerally, with stemmy and tea-like tannins. The freshness and energy are astounding, and the finish just keeps going. Delicious Syrah. Drink or hold.”
 
New Arrivals
 
 
California
 
Justin Vineyards
 

 
Founded in 1981 to bring old world inspired, hand-made, Napa quality Cabernet and Bordeaux blends to Paso Robles.
 
Since then, Justin Vineyard’s wines have become a stalwart for wine drinkers looking for a quality, affordable table wine that punches far above its weight.
 
Justin Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 33 bottles available
London Wine Competition 95 Points -Best In Show- “Floral and red and black cherry fruit aromatics with oak spice character on nose. Fruit-forward style with generous black cherry flavours and fine tannin on palate. Medium acidity and medium finish.”
Winery Notes “Deeply colored with a dark ruby core that lightens at the rim of the glass, with moderately thick, slow-forming tears. Warmly aromatic with ripe red and black cherry notes, cigar box, and toasted oak with savory elements of vanilla and caramel with fresh sage, and hints of cocoa. Moderate-plus bodied with ripe red plum, black cherry, and blackberry on the entry. The fresh midpalate turns savory with dried herbs, barrel spice, and vanilla supported by smooth tannins. The complex finish shows lingering ripe red and black fruit and spice mixed with dark caramel, dried floral notes, and mint elements.”
 
Lowest listed price on the West Coast
 
 
Italy
 
Giacomo Conterno
 

Named for Aldo and Giovanni’s father and helmed by Giovanni until his death in 2004, the wines are made using traditional Barolo methods like slow fermentation and aging in giant, used barriques. Unlike the fresher, fruitier Aldo Conterno wines, a Giacomo Conterno Barolo is a dense, powerful, and muscular experience. It needs much time to tame down.
 
The winery is currently owned and operated by Giovanni’s son Roberto, who has remained faithfully married to the ultra-traditional style of his Father and Grandfather. There is a great legacy riding on his shoulders, but according to his own importer Polaner, Roberto is “the most annoying and perfectionist winemakers we have experienced,” who has “nonetheless taken the winery to even greater heights than his predecessors.”
 
Giacomo Conterno ‘Cerretta’, Barolo DOCG 2020 750ml $299 special, 2 bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 96 Points “The 2020 Barolo Cerretta is a potent, packed wine. Today, the tannins are especially imposing and also larger in scale than the other Barolos in this range. Dark red-toned fruit, orange peel, white pepper and crushed rocks all race out of the glass. This is a wine for those with patience.”
 
Lowest listed price on the West Coast
 
Azienda Agricola Elena Fucci
 
Elena Fucci ‘Titolo’ Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Riserva DOCG 2019 750ml $119 special, 12 bottles available
Eric Guido-Vinous 98+ Points “Drop-dead gorgeous, the kaleidoscopic 2019 Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Riserva Titolo seduces with a cascade of violets and lavender, giving way to shavings of pine, incense and a core of crushed black cherries. It’s deeply textural, with masses of mineral-inflected red and black fruit flowing across a stream of pure velvet. The 2019 folds in upon itself through the finale yet maintains exceptional freshness, finishing with a pleasantly bitter tinge of cocoa as notes of tobacco fade. The Titolo Riserva hails only from Elena Fucci’s oldest vines, between 60 and 70 years old. It is refined in a single 500-liter barrel for 40 months. This edition marries the majesty of the Titolo vineyard and its old vines with the magic of the 2019 vintage. Fantastic.”
 
Azienda Gurrieri
 
Generations before Sicily became a viticultural hotspot, The Gurrieri family has been tending and harvesting vineyards (and olive trees) in the shadows of the Iblei Mountains, a limestone bed of fertile land called the Val di Noto, in Southern Sicily.
 
These are the lowest listed prices in the USA:
 
Gurrieri Frappato Vittoria, Sicily 2023 750ml $21.90 special, 24 bottles available
VinopolNote Lighter in profile, Gurrieri’s Frappato is a fantastic red wine to drink in the summer months, especially as a beverage while you grill. You see Siciliy is not just a viticultural hotspot, the Southern end of the island is in the same latitude as North Africa. It’s easy to bake under the Sun there. Chill this wine down to see a Sicilian farmer’s favorite way to beat the heat!
 
Gurrieri Grillo Sicilia, Sicily 2023 750ml $19.50 special, 24 bottles available
Winery Note “Estate-grown near Mazzarrone, west of Chiaramonte Gulfi, at around 180 meters/600 feet in altitude. Soil is sandy clay; the grapes are picked around mid-September, pressed immediately and fermented at controlled temperature in stainless steel using indigenous yeasts. After about 9 months in tank the wine is bottled.”
 
…also currently available from Gurrieri:
 
Gurrieri Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 20 bottles available
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.”
 
France
 
Champagne Lanson
 
Lanson ‘Clos Lanson’, Champagne Brut 2009 750ml $199 special, 11 bottles available
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.
 
Champagne Taittinger
 
Taittinger Brut Reserve, Champagne NV 750ml $59 special, 24 bottles available
Tasting Panel 95 Points “Bright and lively, this is one of my favorite non vintage Bruts. Crisp and balanced, with smooth, exuberant, Chardonnay-driven style; racy, elegant, and totally charming; long and memorable.”
 
Château la Fleur
 
Chateau La Fleur Morange, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2015 750ml $88 special, 22 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 96+ Points “Coming from 100-year-old vines and 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Château La Fleur Morange is a downright stunner that does everything right. Cassis, crushed flowers, lead pencil shavings and lots of minerality all flow to a full-bodied, elegant, incredibly layered 2015 that has a great mid-palate, sweet tannin and a great, great finish. This is an incredible Saint-Emilion readers should do whatever they can to latch onto a few bottles. This cuvee is also made with guidance from Claude Gros, and he’s certainly hit a home run with this one.”
 
Cos d’Estournel
 
Chateau Cos d’Estournel, Saint-Estephe 2018 750ml $279 special, 7 bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 98 Points “The 2018 Cos d’Estournel is a racy, powerful Saint-Estèphe that is going to need quite a bit of time to find its center. Today, it is tightly wound, but all the energy is there. Lush and extravagantly ripe, the 2018 possesses tremendous depth and plenty of energy to back it all up. Here, too, I found the wine a bit more expressive and giving en primeur. (Drink between 2028-2058).”
 
 
Spain
 
Beronia Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa 2011 750ml $29 special, 12 bottles available
Wine Spectator 93 Points “This maturing red retains freshness, with a plump texture and lively flavors. Currant, cocoa, licorice and loamy earth notes are supported by gentle tannins and orange peel acidity. Gentle, yet deep and focused. Not showy, but complete. Drink now through 2025.”
Decanter 92 Points “A wonderful combination here of coffee, tobacco, leather alongside black cherries, figs and prune flavours. This Gran Reserva spends 28 months in oak barrels and 36 months in the bottle until it’s released. It has a smooth and velvet-like texture with ripe tannins and juicy finish.”
 
 
Chile
 
Veramonte Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley 2019 750ml $13.50 special, 48 bottles available
Winemaker Note “Located in the renowned Colchagua Valley, our vineyards are situated among the rolling hills of Marchigüe. An intense, aromatic Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of ripe black fruit, black pepper, and a touch of spice. A satiating long finish makes this wine perfect for pairing with a barbecue among friends or a traditional ‘Pino’ empanada.”
 
Primus Carmenere, Apalta 2020 750ml $19 special, 24 bottles available
Wine Enthusiast Jesica Vargas 91 Points “Cherry aromas come with a Christmas-like note of sweet spices. This Carmenère hails from a beautiful vineyard in the Apalta subregion of the Colchagua Valley. Ripe blueberries and blackberries are dusted with cinnamon and nutmeg on the palate. It features fine-grained tannins that give it a soft texture. The finish offers notes of cloves and eucalyptus.”
 
Lowest listed price on the West Coast
 
Re-Arrival
 
GD Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 750ml $21.90 special, 36 bottles available
Winery Note “The 2023 Langhe DOC Nebbiolo has a lively light garnet color. On the nose, it offers loads of delicate flowers, like geranium, rose petals, crushed mountain raspberry and mineral whiffles. On the palate, the wine is fresh, juicy and pulpy, with tones of cherries, sour cherry, fresh strawberry, and spicy notes.”
 
Featured Close-outs
 
Gaja: beyond Barbaresco
 
Deeply rooted in Barbaresco since the 1850’s, Gaja is one of Piedmont’s most celebrated and groundbreaking wineries. Angelo Gaja was among Barbaresco’s earliest adopters of French oak and varietals. In the vineyard, he reduced yields to concentrate flavor and began producing only single estate bottlings to bring a greater focus to the terroir of their sites.
 
Now producing wines in Barbaresco, Barolo, and even Tuscany, several generations of forward thinking Gajas have transformed the winery from a regional innovator into a winemaking empire— and all without sacrificing quality or integrity.
 
WAS $75
Gaja Sito Moresco Rosso Langhe 2021 750ml $64.50 special, 4 bottles available
Importer Note “A beautiful violet color atypical of Nebbiolo but reflective of the 2021 vintage where fullness and richness are even present to the eye. The wine has bold notes of blackberry, cherry, blood orange, and bergamot with a touch of flintiness. Medium-structured with lots of juiciness and harmony on the palate all lead to well-balanced acidity and tannin structure with a long finish.”

WAS $125
Gaja Dagromis Barolo 2019 750ml $108 special, 3 bottles available
Winery Note “2019 Dagromis has a garnet color with violet highlights. On the nose, this wine showcases floral and fruity notes of violet, cherry, plum, sweet licorice, ginger, and marzipan. On the palate, delicate showing juicy, cherry-like mouthfeel leads to a savory, yet sweet entry with a subtle tannin structure all characteristics of the vintage. This is a classic Barolo with great aging potential.”
 
WAS $249
Gaja Darmagi Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 750ml $219 special, 2 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer-Vinous 94+ Points “The 2017 Darmagi (Cabernet Sauvignon) is gorgeous. Ample, silky and voluptuous to its core, Darmagi offers tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. Today, the 2017 is all about fruit richness and texture. Readers who prefer to see a full range of Cabernet aromatics should plan on cellaring the 2017 for at least a few years. Hints of blackberry jam, mocha, licorice and spice linger, but more than anything else, the 2017 is all about flamboyance. This is an especially strong vintage.”
 
WAS $259
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello Sugarille 2018 750ml $219 special, 5 bottles available
Wine Spectator 95 Points “A dark, brooding 2018, with accents of smoke, vanilla, iron and tar surrounding a core of cherry and plum flavors. Reveals balsamic elements of eucalyptus and wild herbs on the lingering finish. On the austere side now, with a core of fruit and mineral. Best from 2025 through 2043.”
 
WAS $236
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello Rennina 2018 750ml $199 special, 5 bottles available
Wine Spectator 94 Points “Harmonious and bordering on creamy in texture, this red features cherry, raspberry, plum, loam, almond and black pepper aromas and flavors. Reveals pleasant bitterness as this winds down on the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2045.”

Domaine Huet Sale 3-3-25

In This Newsletter:
 
Domaine Huet Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Armand Rousseau

 
Explore the Affordable Luxuries of Domaine Huet

A pioneer in biodynamic viticulture, Domaine Huet is the most sought-after Vouvray producer. They craft producing wonderful and empirically age-worthy wines not to be overlooked: affordable, benchmark luxuries.
 
Today, horses still plough between the rows of their three vineyards, considered some of the greatest terroir in all of the Loire. These vineyards have very distinct personalities worth exploring. Wines from Le Haut-Lieu are their most approachable, offering softer and younger-drinking wines. Le Mont wines are dense, chock-full of minerals (or should we say chalk-full?), and the most age-worthy, per insiders. Clos du Bourg wines lie somewhere in between the others in terms of youthful approachability and minerality. Gaston Huet, the estate’s famous winemaker for 55 years, considered Clos du Bourg to be the greatest vineyard in Vouvray.
 
In the winery, the recipe remains relatively simple. Fermentation takes place half in stainless steel, half in old oak, without malolactic fermentation. After only six months, the wines are bottled and then laid to age in a cellar dug from tuffeau rock, no air conditioning required. From here the Huet work is done: the rest is up to nature, and what eventually tastes like divine intervention.
 
Few producers anywhere in the world make better off-dry to sweet white wines than Domaine Huet. Explore the results below!
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Domaine Huet
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Domaine Huet

 
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Sale ends Thursday, March 6th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer twenty-four in-stock Domaine Huet options on sale now, including:
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Sec 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Rebecca Gibb MW-Vinous 93 points
“The 2023 Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu is a pure, refined, seamless style with pear, pineapple and nectarine flavors. It boasts excellent clarity and refinement, with lovely freshness hailing from calibrated acidity that bursts through this blossoming wine. Considering this was only bottled three weeks before tasting, I’m very encouraged by the results. (Drink between 2024-2033).”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Sec 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $45, that’s $42.75 at 5% off and $40.50 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points
“Alluring and aromatic, this seduces with honeysuckle, quince and orchard fruit wrapped in salty, leesy notes on the palate, with a hint of toast. Salty density builds toward the finish, with bitter mineral notes bringing balance along with the tangy, mouthwatering acidity. Hints of garlic scape and alpine herbs make for a fresh, clean finish. Built to last. Drink now through 2037. 1,350 cases made. –KB”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Demi-Sec 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 96 points
“This delivers a beautiful display of purity and grace, with creamed Jonagold apple, star fruit, white peach and chamomile notes flowing seamlessly, backed by wet stone and fresh verbena accents. Subtle but persistent energy ripples through the very long finish. Drink now through 2035.”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $44, that’s $41.80 at 5% off and $39.60 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Rebecca Gibb MW-Vinous 97 points
“Drinking the 2020 Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec is like taking your shoes off at the end of a long day of walking and soaking them in warm water: there’s just satisfaction and relaxation. The 2020 has a sense of volume but not weight, filling the mouth with depths of pure fruit before the acid pours forth like a canal lock being opened. You can expect a hint of spice and crème caramel alongside apple and florals. I am utterly seduced.”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 94 points
“Firmly structured and elegant, this is a demi-sec but supremely food-friendly and balanced, with subtle sweetness deftly offset by savory power and mineral notes. Plush and generous, with flavors of honeycomb, ripe apple and heather that are all tightly hemmed in with plum skin acidity and apple seed tannins. Green almond bitterness and hints of fleur de sel mark the complex finish. Drink now through 2037. 490 cases made. –KB”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec 2015 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 96 points
“The 2015 Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec is deep, rich and flinty on the nose, with caramel and vegetable flavors indicating a great complexity. Full-bodied, dense and powerful, this is highly complex and persistent, yet refreshing and transparent Chenin with a juicy fruit and lots of grip, energy and tension. Rather demure at the moment, this enormously structured wine has a great aging potential and I recommend to store it for 6-10 years, at least.”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 95 points
“Gorgeous crystallized ginger, dried quince, glazed pear and warm persimmon notes are seamlessly interwoven here, gliding through a lengthy finish that picks up a lilting green tea accent. Frankly off-dry but wonderfully pure. Drink now through 2035.”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
Rebecca Gibb MW-Vinous 98 points
“The 2023 Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg is a very peaceful wine, hushing the drinker. It reminds me of sitting on a pew in an empty church. Seamless, tranquil and un-showy, its sweetness lends silkiness to its core and allows it to bloom. Aromatically, there’s not much going on here at the moment, but it is quite young and has ample length and purity. This is satisfying, calm and meditative, with fine texture and a cooling minty note on the long finish. It was only bottled three weeks ago, but I’m a fan already. The 2023 finished at 74 grams per liter of residual sugar, with a pH of 3.45. 850 bottles produced. (Drink between 2025-2046).”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $46, that’s $43.70 at 5% off and $41.40 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
Decanter 96 points
“Here is a masterful sweet wine endowed with 49g/L of residual sugar that offers an almost unprecedented delicacy for the estate that contrasts with its powerful aromatics resonating with pineapple, passionfruit and apricot, along with a seductive floral component. On the palate, the rich liqueur character retains impressive balance and restrained power, combining unctuousness and chalky acidity. Best to cellar for 10 to 40 years.”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux 1er Trie 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Rebecca Gibb MW-Vinous 96 points
“The 2020 Le Haut Lieu Moelleux Première Trie is pretty gorgeous with its sweet embrace (71g/L residual sugar) caressing the palate like a silky-smooth velouté. It sits calmly in the mouth, showing the typical fruit-forward character of the site, all oranges, chamomile and violets. The deeply satisfying finish provides the merest of grips, and fresh acid makes your mouth water. Already delicious in its youth, this wine has the concentration, acidity and sweetness to age gracefully, as Huet fans will know well.”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux 1er Trie 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 97 points
“The 2016 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie opens with a very clear, deep and flinty/herbal bouquet of ripe concentrated stone fruits intermixed with chalky/smoky aromas, very complex and truly exciting! Light, fresh and tensioned on the palate, that is very pure and salty but also tight and concentrated. The 2016 Le Mont reveals crystalline acidity, delicate but serious tannin grip and a long, complex, stimulating finish. This is Chenin Blanc full of energy and aging potential, provided with concentration, lingering salinity and vibrancy. This is a fascinating Le Mont, surely the top wine of Huet’s excellent 2016 series. Bottled with 92 grams of residual sugar, it tastes less sweet than the corresponding Clos du Bourg. Tasted February 2018.”
 
Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux 1er Trie 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $66, that’s $62.70 at 5% off and $59.40 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 97-98 points
“The intensely yellow colored 2020 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is highly concentrated and complex on the nose that exhibits candied lemon zest and chutney aromas along with calcareous and walnut notes. Sweet (really sweet!) yet refined and elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied, rich and generous yet piquant and firmly structured, greatly tensioned and salty 1ère Trie with pineapple flavors on the finely tannic and energetic, very sustainable finish. The 2020 has great aging potential, and I would never serve it too young. When will it really start to show its best? I don’t know, but you can’t go wrong to check the wine again after 10 years. Tasted as a final sample shortly before bottling in May 2021.”
 
Shop our twenty-four Domaine Huet selections now!


 
Vinopolis Close-Out Sale Featurette:

Armand Rousseau

Armand Rousseau’s wines are peerless in Gevrey-Chambertin. No other grower has produced wines with their level of profundity and a similar track record over the decades. They craft pinnacle Burgundy, rubbing shoulders with DRC, Roumier, and Leroy.
 
In Stock & On Close-Out Sale Now:
 
Bottle in perfect condition!
Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils Chambertin Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru 2011 750ml Was $2,199, Now $1,999, 1 bottle in stock now
Burghound 95 points
“A potently expressive nose blends both wood and natural spice together with distinctly cool, pure and ripe wild red berries, earth and underbrush. The palate impression is a gorgeous combination of power and refinement along with flat out superb complexity on the explosively long, focused and beautifully well-balanced finish. The supporting structure is dense but fine and this should prove to be a moderately long-lived example.”
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!

We offer 162 wines on our Close-Out Sale in stock now.
 
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Don’t miss our additional sale going on now:

Chateauneuf-du-Pape
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
 
Morlet & Rhys
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Morlet &/or Rhys
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Morlet &/or Rhys

 
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape sale ends Tuesday, March 4th at 9 am Pacific. Morlet & Rhys sale ends Wednesday, March 5th at 9 am Pacific.

California Excellence: Morlet & Rhys 3-2-25

 
 
Morlet Vineyards: A Legacy of Passion and Precision

Morlet Vineyards was founded by Luc Morlet, a fifth-generation winemaker from Champagne, France. Luc moved to California in the late 1990s, bringing with him a rich heritage of traditional French winemaking. After gaining experience at notable wineries such as Peter Michael Winery, he and his wife Jodie established Morlet Vineyards in 2006. The estate specializes in a diverse portfolio, including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, and Syrah. Luc’s winemaking philosophy centers around “la vie en beauté,” meaning “life in beauty,” emphasizing elegance and balance in every bottle. The wines often receive critical acclaim, showcasing the winery’s dedication to small-lot, handcrafted production.

Signature wines such as the ‘Mon Chevalier’ Cabernet Sauvignon are celebrated for their complexity and age-worthiness. Morlet’s meticulous vineyard practices, including organic farming and careful canopy management, contribute to the exceptional quality of their fruit. Luc’s use of French oak, native yeast fermentations, and extended lees aging further enhances the depth and character of his wines.

This estate considers itself a “First-Growth” of California wine. We agree.

“Knights Valley is one of the most fascinating regions in Northern California. The AVA lies just north of Calistoga and is nestled between Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill and Fountaingrove in a corner of Sonoma County that feels quite remote and pastoral. Knights Valley excels with red and white Bordeaux varieties. The reds are marked by distinctive savory and mineral notes that, at times, recall the great wines of Pessac-Léognan… – Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Rhys Vineyards: Elevating the Art of Pinot Noir

Founded by Kevin Harvey in the early 2000s, Rhys Vineyards has become a benchmark producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Kevin, originally a passionate wine collector, transitioned into winemaking with a focus on terroir-driven wines that rival the greats of Burgundy. The estate includes seven vineyards, each selected for its unique soils, elevation, and microclimate. Rhys employs rigorous vineyard practices, including biodynamic and organic farming, to enhance the natural expression of each site.

Rhys wines are known for their structure, minerality, and elegance. Flagship wines such as the ‘Horseshoe Vineyard’ Pinot Noir exhibit remarkable balance and longevity. The winery is also renowned for its innovative use of whole-cluster fermentation, which adds aromatic complexity and texture to its wines. Rhys’ commitment to low intervention and natural winemaking ensures that each bottle is a true reflection of its terroir.
 
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Buy any 3- 5 bottles for a 5% discount

Buy any 6+ bottles for a 10% discount

Sale ends Wednesday, March 5th at 9AM PST

Discounts will be applied after orders are received.


Selections from Morlet Vineyards…

Morlet Family Vineyards Coteaux Nobles Pinot Noir, Fort Ross-Seaview, USA 2014 750ml $119 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 91 points

Morlet Family Vineyards Coteaux Nobles Pinot Noir, Fort Ross-Seaview, USA 2018 750ml 
$124 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 96 points

Morlet Family Vineyards En Famille Pinot Noir, Fort Ross-Seaview, USA 2018 750ml 
$124 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 95+ points

Morlet Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley, USA 2015 750ml 
$179 special, 3 bottles available
Wine Advocate 95+ points

Morlet Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley, USA 2017 750ml $189 special, 2 bottles available
Wine Advocate 95+ points

Morlet Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley, USA 2019 750ml $199 special, 3 bottles available
Wine Advocate 96 points

Morlet Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley, USA 2016 750ml $169 special, 2 bottles available
Lisa Perrotti-Brown – Wine Advocate 96+ Points
 
Morlet Family Vineyards Passionement Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, USA 2017 750ml $219 special, 2 bottles available
Lisa Perrotti-Brown – Wine Advocate 96 Points


Selections from Rhys Vineyards…

Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA 2019 750ml $79 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 93 points

Rhys Vineyards Home Vineyard Pinot Noir, San Mateo, USA 2019 750ml 
$89 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 93 points

Rhys Vineyards Porcupine Hill Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA 2019 750ml 
$179 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 96+ points

Rhys Vineyards Skyline Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2019 750ml 
$279 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 98 points

Rhys Vineyards Family Farm Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA 2018 750ml 
$79 special, 2 bottles available
Wine Advocate 93 points

Rhys Vineyards Family Farm Pinot Noir, San Mateo, USA 2019 750ml 
$79 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 93+ points

Rhys Vineyards Family Farm Pinot Noir, San Mateo, USA 2019 750ml 
$79 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 93+ points

Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2019 750ml 
$99 special, 7 bottles available
Wine Advocate 96 points

Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2018 1.5L 
$279 special, 2 bottles available
Wine Advocate 96+ points

Rhys Vineyards Mt. Pajero Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2018 750ml 
$89 special, 1 bottle available
Rhys Vineyards Mt. Pajero Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2018 1.5L $199 special, 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 93+ points

Rhys Vineyards Mt. Pajero Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2019 750ml 
$87 special, 7 bottle available
Wine Advocate 94 points