Not Off-dry……Rather Donnhoff Dry



Donnhoff’s Grosses Gewächs On Sale
 

When people talk about the greatest dry Rieslings in the world, there’s often a pause before one name is spoken—almost out of respect. Dönnhoff doesn’t shout. It doesn’t chase trends. It simply sets the standard, year after year.

Grosses Gewächs is Germany’s highest classification for dry wines, reserved only for the best sites, harvested by hand, and produced under strict rules. But in Dönnhoff’s hands, GG becomes something more than a designation. These are wines built with architectural precision: crystalline fruit, mineral tension, and a sense of balance that feels almost effortless—until you realize how rare it actually is.

What makes these wines so compelling, especially at this time of year, is their dual nature. They’re intellectually thrilling for seasoned collectors, yet deeply pleasurable at the table.

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Brovia Sale 12-19-25

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Staff Pick Note: “The only way I end a weekend satisfied is when I know I’ve both drunk and bagged an unforgettable set of fine wines. The never-ending pleasure that is hunting and experiencing my next new producer or a special vintage or bottling of an old favorite. Well, if Brovia doesn’t get your heart pounding when you think of culty, magical Barolo that you’ll chase for years to come, I don’t know what else will.”
 
Traditionally farmed and crafted Barolos are what insiders have sought out for decades, but sometimes it can be hard for the hard-working, farm-forward producers to make a splash on the international stage. Until recently, one such producer, Brovia, flew under the radar.
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Rioja Sale 12-18-25

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The wines of Spain’s most famous and celebrated wine region, Rioja, offer a bold and deeply complex look at Tempranillo and Garnacha. Wineries are well-known for their long love-affair with French and American oak barriques, which impart signature accents to these deeply impressive reds.
 
There’s plenty of options to choose from amongst our in-stock selections, from budget-friendly to star of the show.
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Rioja
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Rioja
 
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Sale ends Sunday, December 21st at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer thirty-six in-stock Rioja options on sale now, including:
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sale 12-17-25

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The Southern Rhone region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape is the king when it comes to power and impact. These wines are loaded to the hilt with aromatics, tannins, bombast, and terroir, where vines are grown in poor, stony soils that impart deep and dark mineral notes.
 
This is the home of GSM blends, the trio of grapes (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre) that comprise the majority of CDP wines. Grenache is the base with proportions of the other two varying widely between producers. Rustic herbal and rich spice notes frame the red and black fruit aromas typical to the wines.
 
Don’t look for shy beauties here: the wines typically clock in at over 14% alcohol with lush tannins and fruit.
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Diebolt-Vallois and Pierre Gimonnet Have Landed!

Few regions reward nuance and restraint quite like the Côte des Blancs, and few growers express its chalk-driven elegance better than Diebolt-Vallois and Pierre Gimonnet. These two family estates—neighbors in Champagne but distinct in philosophy—share a devotion to Chardonnay, low intervention, and long élevage, resulting in wines that are simultaneously refreshing, serious, and deeply expressive of place.

Diebolt-Vallois, based in Cramant, is known for Champagne of clarity and finesse. Their style leans quietly powerful rather than overtly opulent, built on ripe but precise fruit, fine mousse, and a saline, chalky backbone. From the benchmark Blanc de Blancs to the rare and coveted Fleur de Passion, Diebolt-Vallois produces wines that age effortlessly and reward patience, yet remain strikingly drinkable on release.

Pierre Gimonnet, headquartered in Cuis, represents another pillar of Côte des Blancs excellence.
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