Markus Molitor: A Golden Revelation: May 2023

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Markus Molitor
A Golden Revelation

It’s truly a revelation when wine forms a seamless and expansive bond with the food that it accompanies. This is the premise of why food and wine pairing is such a proselytized aspect of culture and fine dining. I’ve seen the scenario play out for restaurant guests numerous times in the course of my career, and Riesling has often been the vehicle of delivery.

I used to run wine service at a pan-Asian restaurant which had a beautiful array of indigenous dishes and a wine list of Grand Award caliber to boot. The crown jewels of the wine program were the deep verticals we had of classic German Riesling, and numerous bottles aged to peak maturity.… Read the rest

Newsletter 5/29/23

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Pre-Arrivals
2022 Bandol Roses, Tavels, and more!
Staff Pick
Thibaud Boudignon Rose 
Featured Winery
Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter 
May Sale- Rhone Wines
FINAL DAYS– Ends Wednesday!
June Sale- Spanish Wines
Monsant, Rioja, Priorat, and more!
Hidden Gems
“The Other White Burgundy,” Romanee-Conti goes to Provence, and more
Special 3 Day Collector’s Sale
Bond Estates
Pre-Arrivals

Arriving June 2nd
 
Grands Bois Cotes Du Rhone Rose 2022 750ml $14 special, 36 bottles available
Vinopolnote “50% Grenache, 50% Mourvèdre. 13% alc. Certified Organic.
The epitome of quality & value in the Côtes-du-Rhône, Marc Besnardeau’s wines are ripe, vibrant & delicious! Direct press only, 20 days low temperature fermentation in stainless steel tank. Lychee color and peach/lychee bouquet. Very fresh on the pallet with peach and fruit drop flavors.”
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Newsletter 5/28/23

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Arrivals
Casanova Neri, Vega Sicilia, St Theodoric, and many more!
Staff Pick
Torelli Cava
Featured Winery
Chateau Rouanne
3 Day Sale
Weingut Selbach-Oster
May Sale- Rhone Wines
LAST CHANCE!
June Sale- Spanish Wines
Muga and more
Collector’s Corner
Brunello: Your patience will be rewarded
Arrivals May 26th
 
Italy
 
“Casanova Di Neri”
Casanova Di Neri Brunello Giovanni Neri 2018 750ml $269 special, 9 bottles available
Wine Advocate 96 Points “Here’s an exciting and important new addition to the Casanova di Neri portfolio. The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Giovanni Neri is shapely and enriched in an extremely pleasing manner. The Neri family has perfected its approach to concentration and fruit weight over the many years they have been making excellent wines.
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Newsletter 5/26/23

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Arrivals
Clos Erasmus, Domaine Simon Beze, Siro Paccenti, and more
Staff Pick
Prinz Jungfer Riesling Kabinett
3 Day Sale
Weingut Selbach-Oster
May Sale- Rhone Wines
Final Week!
June Sale- Spanish Wines
Priorat, Rioja, and more!
Collector’s Corner
Barbaresco and Barolo
Arriving May 26th
 
Spain
 
Clos Erasmus Laurel Priorat 2020 750ml $51.90 special, 30 bottles available
Wine Advocate 96 Points “2020 was a challenging year that gave them a lot of work in the vineyard, but it it paid off. The 2020 Laurel feels very elegant, balanced and fresh, a little lighter perhaps, with perfectly ripe tannins, a little in line with 2016 or 2013. It might be a little unusual for the house style or perhaps a slight change, as they are gradually going for softer vinifications; you don’t really need to extract in Priorat, because the wines are powerful enough on their own.
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Newsletter 5/24/23

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Arriving Friday
Vega Sicilia, Opus One, and more
Staff Pick
Tutti Frutti
Featured Winery
Equipo Navazos
May Sale- Rhone Wines
 Final week to stock up on your favorites Rhones
June Sale- Spanish Wines
 June savings– starts NOW
The Collectable Oregon
Arterberry Maresh and Tan Fruit- Wines built to last
Arriving May 26th

Spain
 

“Vega Sicilia”
Vega Sicilia Pintia Toro 2018 750ml $79 special, 12 bottles available
Wine Advocate 95 Points “The nose is very expressive, with bright cherry fruit, and the wine is fresher than the norm in the region, with integrated alcohol and oak, reflecting a very cool year, floral and perfumed. The palate is medium-bodied and reveals very fine and elegant tannins. This has to be one of the finest vintages of Pintia.”
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