That New Spanish Magic
 
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Envinate
 

The wines of Envínate buzz with energy, capturing the terroir of their respective regions as if by magic. But it’s no trick to what makes these wines superb: it’s hard work in the vines and low intervention in the winery that result in such spellbinding cuvées.
 
The methods of this group of winemakers, friends Alfonso Torrente, José Ángel Martínez, Laura Ramos, and Roberto Santana, are low-intervention in the winery and ultra-traditional (read: minimalist) in the vineyards. The vineyards see no chemical treatments, the vines are grown according to near-ancient practices, the grapes are hand-harvested and foot-trodden, and the juice ferments with indigenous yeasts only.
 
Though less individually famous than the other leading figures in this new Spanish winemaking movement, such as Daniel Landi or Raúl Pérez, the impact of Envínate has been profound.

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Goodfellow Sale
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Goodfellow Family Cellars:
 
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Marcus Goodfellow and Megan Joy look more like farmers than two of the greatest winemakers in the country. Maybe it’s because they’re both. Although Goodfellow Family Cellars doesn’t have an estate vineyard, Megan and Marcus have amassed a deep understanding of their vines that only comes from spending time in the vineyards.
 
Their dedication is palpable in the resulting wines. The cuvées showcase their microscopic understanding of the potential in the Willamette Valley and their patient and thoughtful approach to winemaking. The minerality coaxed from the whites is jaw-dropping. The complexity and depth of the reds profound. The precision in the sparkling wines is only rivaled by Champagne.

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Nuits-Saint-Georges Sale
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Age-Worthy and Incredible
 
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Nuits-Saint-Georges
 

Altough Burgundy’s Nuits-Saint-Georges does not technically have a Grand Cru vineyard to its name, this fact is a gift to us, and to you. Why? Because the commune’s most revered Premier Cru vineyards, such as Les-Saint-Georges, surely could be (and may be in the not-too-distant future). Without the official recognition, the wines sell for half of what they deserve. That makes NSG one of the best places to find value in Burgundy, especially at the single-vineyard level.
 
Some of our favorite wines from the village include the superlative selections from Faiveley. Though not originally known for their immediate approachability, the current generation shifted ever-so-slightly towards youthful enjoyment and softer tannins without compromising the ageability.

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Delas Sale
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“Delas Frères has been on a roll for a good decade or more, and the quality has improved since they moved to their new, state-of-the-art winery in the heart of Tain l’Hermitage just before the 2019 harvest. I consider the 2019s and 2020s to be the strongest sets of wines here. Especially the 2020s, which are impressively fresh and balanced across the board, with the energy to reward patience. The Hermitage bottlings are the winery’s pride, and in recent vintages, they can be counted among the appellation’s top wines.” -Josh Raynolds, Vinous
 
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Delas
 

Bold and beautiful is the name of the game at Delas Frères. They craft some of the most powerful, intense wines in the Northern Rhône at prices that make them one of the superior values in the region.

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Steinmetz Sale
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“What a stunning and faceted collection. Wilhelm Steinmetz founded this Brauneberg-based estate in the 1920s. Today, Stefan Steinmetz and his American wife, Sammie, run the operation… Steinmetz sets store by reduced yields and absolute delineation of his sites. All the dry Rieslings go through malolactic conversion, yet their clarity and freshness would never make you guess that. This is masterful winemaking. Lovers of Pinot Noir should also remember the Steinmetz name, as these delicate yet resonant wines are compelling renditions of this fascinating grape.” -Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous
 
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Steinmetz
 

Stefan and Sammie Steinmetz’s excellent cuvees hail from incredibly steep terrain along the banks of the Mosel. Their vines grow without fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides.