In This Newsletter:

Italian Treasure
Tua Rita’s 2010 Redigaffi

Better than a First Growth?
Château Palmer

Riesling Perfection
100-Point Pre-Arrival from Markus Molitor

Subscriber Special #1
Saint Cosme’s Spectacular Rhône Values

Can’t-Miss Case Special from Italy
Montepeloso A Quo

Subscriber Special #2
Luigi Giordano’s Ultra-Classic Barbaresco

Collector’s Corner
New Cayuse from Wine Spectator

Italian Treasure

Tua Rita’s 2010 Redigaffi

Do the ghosts of ancient Etruria see the wineries up and down the Livorno coast and shake their heads at the over-the-top glossiness? Or do they lament not having planted more vines themselves? It’s a beautiful area, dotted with ruins, though even those seem to be battling the spread of vineyards. While an important part of Tuscany, Bolgheri is known for their international varieties, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon being the most important plantings.

In This Newsletter:

California Super-Value Restocked
Marietta Cellars’ Christo Rhône Blend

High-Scoring Bordeaux Arrival
2010 Clinet Pomerol

Subscriber Special
Doctor Crusius’ World-Class Riesling

10 Epic Cellar Picks from Burgundy

New Arrivals from France
Land Friday

Collector’s Corner
2002 Sir Winston Churchill Magnum

California Super-Value Restocked

Marietta Cellars’ Christo Rhône Blend

Chris Bilbro was one of California wine’s unsung heroes. He founded and grew Marietta Cellars into one of the preeminent producers of excellent value, honestly made California wine. Although his son Scot now runs the winery (Chris sadly passed away in 2019), their lineup is as good as it’s ever been—delicious, gutsy wines that deliver exceptional value at all prices.

We just restocked a customer favorite, the 2018 Christo Rhône Blend, rounding out our excellent selection of Marietta wines.

In Today’s Newsletter:

Pre-Arrivals from Selbach-Oster
Grand, Yet Affordable

Lignier Closeout Sale Continues
Additional Price Drop

More German Pre-Arrivals
Landing in September

High-Scoring Big Reds
Arriving this Summer

Gobelsburg’s World-Class Whites

Collector’s Corner
A Legendary Wine from Armand Rousseau

 

Pre-Arrivals from Selbach-Oster

Grand, Yet Affordable

Let’s cut to the chase: Selbach-Oster makes wine every bit as good as the ‘name’ producers like Prüm or Molitor, but because they aren’t quite as famous (and because Johannes Selbach isn’t a grand self-promoter) the wines are much less expensive than their peers. They represent some of the best buying opportunities for German wine lovers in the Mosel today. We’re excited to receive another drop of these charming wines in September. The allotment is unsurprisingly dominated by Riesling (including their delicious Sekt), but also includes one of the world’s best Pinot Blanc.

In Today’s Newsletter:


Schafer-Frohlich GG’s at National Best Pricing

Biggio Hamina 
Value Star of the Willamette Valley

Rose of the Day!
Newly Arrived Budget-Bandol Favorite

A New Vintage of the Popular
Zuni Chardonnay

The Singular Eisele Sauvignon Blanc

Trending Wines
Including a Few New Arrivals (and Re-Arrivals)!

First Offer:
Rare Vintage Colheita Ports from Kopke

Collector’s Corner:
A Perfectly Cellared Magnum of Fourrier Clos St. Jacques




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Schafer Frohlich GG’s at National Best Pricing

Schafer-Frohlich is a star in the Nahe, making some of the most coveted dry Riesling in Germany.

In This Newsletter:

Hot New Rhône Wines
Arriving Friday

Spotlight on Chardonnay
The World’s Greatest White

Smart Buys from Germany
Korrell & Richter

Cider Sale
Ends Sunday

Burgundy Icons
$100 – $150

Collector’s Corner
Four 100-Point Bordeaux

Hot New Rhône Wines

Arriving Friday

Raymond Usseglio & Fils

Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils was founded in 1948. In the intervening decades the estate has grown into one of the most respected in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Today the family farms its 60 acres biodynamically, which ensures a healthy crop of grapes and a close relationship between grower and vine. This devoted attention in the vineyard carries through to the winery—these are stunning bottles and among the best each year in the Southern Rhône.

For those lacking in cellar space, Usseglio’s Cuvée Girard is a Châteauneuf that doesn’t require years of patience to be enjoyed.