{"title":"700mL+","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"zacameszblacn11-w","title":"Zaca Mesa Z Blanc 2011 (Santa Ynez Valley, California)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach grape is hand-harvested and fermented separately in French oak barrels. Blending trials begin in January to assess each component and continue until April. Once the final blend is determined the separate lots are combined in tank and then placed back into neutral barrels to finish the aging process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the addition of three acres of Grenache Blanc to our vineyard in 2005, we realized the potential to craft a classic southern Rhône white blend. Each grape variety adds its own personality: Grenache Blanc brings notes of green apple and melons; Roussanne adds flavors of figs, honey and spice; and Viognier adds a layer of beautiful white flowers and stone fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Z-Blanc displays bright aromas of golden apples, melon and honeyed spices. The palate shows great texture with tart stone fruits, mineral and toasty oak, leading to an extremely long finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThis blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier is, in a word, wonderful. While it’s dry and crisp, with a minerally edge, it’s fantastically ripe with oranges, apricots, peaches, limes and honey. So delicious, you just want to drink the whole bottle.\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e — S.H.\u003c\/inline\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e (12\/1\/2013)\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422661042335,"sku":"350810 (6PK)","price":15.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/zacameszblacn11-w-2.jpg?v=1614116721"},{"product_id":"l-yuubaalreposado","title":"Yuu Baal Espadin Mezcal Reposado (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Notes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mezcal Reposado will always have a privileged value from the entree to the after dinner table-talk. Pale golden yellow, full bodied, and with a most delightful aroma, you can perceive an extreme force of seduction on the palate due to the elevated processes and standards of aging, quality that places it on another level with the finest and most exciting spirits. Ideal for the most memorable moments, and for the most delicate and exigent senses of a new adventure in the heights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAged 6 months in American white oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAwards\/Reviews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e4 ⭐️️ out of 5 - Mezcal Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e“Smooth and suave with a hint of light caramel flavor\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PACIFIC EDGE WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422671954079,"sku":"164002","price":49.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/YuuREPOSADO-NEW-LABEL.png?v=1694198958"},{"product_id":"l-yuubaalanejo","title":"Yuu Baal Espadin Mezcal Anejo (750 mL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Notes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA unique Golden color, full body and aroma, with a distinguished taste of woods and dried fruits, ideal for the the curious palate yearning to find a perfect mix of the natural and a bouquet of lightly smoked woods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAged 12 months in American white oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwards\/Reviews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3.9 ⭐️️ out of 5 - Mezcal Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Unique golden color and sweet caramel taste\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PACIFIC EDGE WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422672216223,"sku":"164003","price":59.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/YuuANEJO-NEW-LABEL-1.png?v=1694198935"},{"product_id":"l-yellowstoneselect750ml","title":"Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - [IWSC 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Whiskey: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA smooth, skillfully selected bourbon with true ties to its family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a masterful fusion of flavors from seventh-generation distillers, Paul and Steve Beam. It features a hand-picked blend of sweet, spicy, and smoky bourbons, each selected to give this exclusive whiskey a taste that celebrates its deep, family origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 Proof\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: Deep, golden chestnut.\u003cbr\u003eNose: Leather and dried fruit with a slight hint of citrus and smoky oak.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Spicy rye with a whisper of dried cherries fading to smoked caramel.\u003cbr\u003eFinish: A memorable finish, rich with brown sugar and Kentucky tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Awards\/Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Gold - SIP Awards 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold - Ascot Awards 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A light and pleasing dram steeped in toasted orange peel and shortbread cookie.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold - American Whiskey Masters 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Intl Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A beautiful aromatic profile of caramel, nuts and gala apple. 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The new expression is made possible by a close collaboration between the Walsh family in Ireland's County Carlow and the Legaret family in Cognac, France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose: Dashes of sweet vanilla, notes of cinnamon, plum \u0026amp; poached pear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste: Pressed grapes and citrus zest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Chocolate undertones and lingering spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold - Irish Whiskey Masters 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Intl Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fresh orchard aromas of green apple and pear while clear sherry cask influence evokes dates and gingerbread; deliciously toasty and nutty on the palate with a satisfyingly weighty mouthfeel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Irish Blended Whiskey, Gold - Tokyo Whisky \u0026amp; Spirits Competition 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold - Intl Spirits Challenge 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Pts \u0026amp; #10, Top 20 of 2019 - Whisky Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This blend of single malt and pot still whiskeys exhibits the incredible synergy between chocolate, cinnamon, and pot still spices. Vinous at times from partial cognac-cask maturation, this has aromas of dark berry fruit, cinnamon, fudge, milk chocolate, malt biscuits, jellied fruit, and a smudge of dry spices. Compelling, well-structured whiskey, with cinnamon, chocolate, dark toffee, pepper, and ginger. It’s never cloying, nor overly sweet, just a richly rewarding glass.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Vinepair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"From Walsh Whiskey, arrives this blend of single pot still and single malt whiskeys, which are aged in bourbon and Cognac casks. Both of those vessels play a large role in its final profile, with dried fruit and spiced aromas recalling the latter, and sweet tropical fruit notes and a toasty finish coming from the former. 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The result of this meticulous process yields a truly hand-crafted whiskey with aromas of cinnamon, clove, and fruit leather, and notes of caramel, wood spice, and honey on the palate with a long, memorable finish that will leave you anticipating your next sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422733197471,"sku":"895551","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/woodinville-rye.jpg?v=1624909229"},{"product_id":"l-woodinvillebourbon750ml","title":"Woodinville Whiskey Co. Straight Bourbon (750ml) (Woodinville, Washington)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis truly small-batch bourbon starts with traditionally grown corn, rye and malted barley. All of our staple grains are cultivated exclusively for us on the Omlin Family farm in Quincy, Washington. 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Almost all their grapes come from above the fog line and practices are very Burgundian, with non-interventionist winemaking,\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrisp and fruity, with hints of apple, some pineapple and white peach notes. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MONTEREY BAY WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422775304351,"sku":"WO12CHNA","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/windyoakschard12-w-2.jpg?v=1614116660"},{"product_id":"l-willettpotstillbourbon","title":"Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon 750ml (Kentucky) [WA 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose is \"vanilla lemon cake.\" The palate is a balance of caramel, vanilla, spices and citrus. I'm not sure if they made the opulent bottle to match the Whiskey or vice versa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Whisky Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bottled in a glass pot still decanter. Soft and elegant on the nose and palate, and very well balanced. An incredibly drinkable whiskey. There’s no age statement on the bottle, but it was bottled at just the right time, based on its great balance of flavors. Notes of vanilla, coconut, and crème brulee provide a base for emerging notes of cedar wood shavings, cinnamon, soft mint, and a hint of fennel. A very graceful bourbon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"On the nose, you’ll notice a honey sweetness, with a touch of spice and molasses, and an overall intense aroma. The intensity continues on the palate with a range of flavors, including a honey and molasses sweetness, and a light citrus. Willett Pot Still Reserve coats your throat as you take a sip, offering a pleasant, un-stinging warmness which remains for some time, leaving you with the spicy remains of what had been a sweet sip. Add some water or ice, and that’s when Willett Pot Still Reserve really comes out to play. You’ll find a light, fruity and floral aroma on the nose, a robust taste which adds nuttiness to its repertoire, and a sweet, soft, caramel and toffee finish. Altogether, a very high quality bourbon with a lot to offer and a few unique streaks in there, and you get a great keeper of a decanter, too. Win-win.\" - The Whiskey Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the nose, Pot Still Reserve shows a uniquely fruity bouquet: lemon frosting, ripe cherry, and mandarin orange. Underneath all that fruit are layers of butterscotch pudding, vanilla extract, and a touch of prickly spice. While Willett doesn’t share the source of this whiskey, it wouldn’t surprise me if some of this was their house-made bourbon because the sweet, fruity notes are strikingly similar to the latest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkhacker.com\/2018\/09\/24\/review-old-bardstown-bourbon-and-bottled-in-bond-bourbon\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkhacker.com\/2018\/09\/24\/review-old-bardstown-bourbon-and-bottled-in-bond-bourbon\/\"\u003eOld Bardstown Bottled-in-Bond\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The palate is nicely balanced with classic bourbon flavors: caramel, toffee, candied pecans, spice cabinet, and orange peel.\" - Drinkhacker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PACIFIC EDGE WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422786085023,"sku":"025184 (6PK)","price":53.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/l-willettpotstillbourbon-2.jpg?v=1616555475"},{"product_id":"vanduzerpinotbarrelrsvtpna16-w","title":"Willamette Auction Van Duzer Vineyards Pinot Noir Barrel Reserve 2016 (Willamette Valley, Oregon)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout This Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eAn explosion of berry-driven savory flavor paired with silky tannins framed around a lively acidity, this wine highlights the nearly perfect vintage and the racy Willamette Valley. The grapes were selected from the oldest blocks on the Van Duzer Estate, planted in 1983. We hand-picked and sorted the finest fruit to craft this Pinot noir to create a most memorable wine for the 2018 Willamette Pinot Noir Auction. It was aged in the finest French oak for 15 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422786936991,"sku":"315351 (6 PK)","price":149.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/VanDuzerPinotBarrelRsvTPNA16-w-2.jpg?v=1663042777"},{"product_id":"princehillpnlostclonetpna16-w","title":"Willamette Auction Prince Hill Pinot Noir The Lost Clone 2016 (Dundee Hills, Oregon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis vineyard dates back to 1983, when Oregon wine pioneer Dick Erath planted it. He was the long-time owner of Prince Hill Vineyard in the Dundee Hills until 2017 when it was sold to Silver Oak for its Twomey winery. The vineyard is planted to Clone 95, also known as the Erath clone. The wine itself was made by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Laurent Montalieu, a meticulous enologist from Bordeaux who focuses on each wine's sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe clone traces back to the famed Clos Vougeot: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea friend of Dick’s was in Burgundy at Clos Vougeot while they were pruning, and appealing cuttings laying on the ground. Figuring he knew someone who would love the gift, he was granted permission to bring the cuttings back to the states and gave them to his friend. Dick sent them to Professor Goheen at UC Davis to be studied and identified. Years passed, and Erath, who was busy establishing new vineyards and growing his brand, forgot about the vines. Goheen was retiring and cleaning out his desk when he found at the very bottom a certificate for the vines which had been designated Clone 95. Nearly three decades after he originally sent the clippings, this \"lost clone\" had a name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Prince Hill \"Lost Clone\" Pinot Noir is the ultimate homage to the elegance and age worthiness of a great red Burgundy. It is regal with complexity and depth, delicate and defined with chewy and bright fruits on the attack and smooth, soft tannins rounding out the finish. It is the kind of wine that will be just as graceful in a decade and pick up character along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVINEYARD: PRINCE HILL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLOCK: 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLONE: 95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVA: DUNDEE HILLS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKER: LAURENT MONTALIEU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOTTLING DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALCOHOL: 13.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast (2015 vintage): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The back story of this wine could fill a novel; most notable is the fact that Oregon pioneer Dick Erath's Clone 95 is originally from Clos Vougeot cuttings. Here, it's featured with exceptional gravitas, from the opening cherry, fruit leather and compote aromas to the generous assortment of black fruit and sweet spice on the palate. Coffee liqueur notes, a whiff of smoke and a lingering finish make this very special. Drink now–2035.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" - Paul Gregutt (6\/1\/2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"taster-area\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row info-wrapper bg-gated\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-8 large-push-1 columns info-section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422787035295,"sku":"315351 (6 PK)","price":229.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/PrinceHillPinotNoirTheLostClone2016.png?v=1629741011"},{"product_id":"l-wildturkeyrarebreedrye","title":"Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (Kentucky) [WA 94, #5 TOP 20 of 2020]","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Whiskey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in one of the few distilleries to remain dedicated to the art of rye whiskey, Rare Breed Rye is a blend of non-chill filtered rye. 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With water the full spectrum of flavors; and the harmonious interplay of grain and barrel reveal themselves, leaving an unforgettable impression of perfectly controlled power.\" - Susannah Skiver Barton \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #daa520; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBest Rye 2020 - Breaking Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37422790967455,"sku":"964132 (6pk)","price":69.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/wild-turkey-rare-breed-rye.png?v=1630979248"},{"product_id":"l-whistlepig15yr750ml","title":"WhistlePig 15 Years Old 'Estate Oak Rye' Straight Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer Note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 92 proof \u0026amp; our oldest whiskey, this is the first WhistlePig product finished in Vermont Estate Oak harvested right from our farm. 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Hand-bottled on site in the WhistlePig barn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNOSE: Abundant oak, vanilla, caramel, toffee, and mint.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePALATE: Caramel, cinnamon, and baking spices prevail with hints of citrus and stonefruit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFINISH: Complex and enduring finish featuring winter fruit, dark chocolate, tobacco, butterscotch, and vanilla with classic rye spice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points \u0026amp; Top 100 2020 - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This rye is complex and palate-coating, especially with a dose of water added. 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We've taken the elements that are most quintessential in an American rye- boldness and character-and fused them with the elegance and grace of an 18 year old Scotch.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNose: Caramel, vanilla, and winter fruit\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Rye spice, apricots, plums, raisins, dates, and honey\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Dark chocolate, winter fruit, caramel, and vanilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Gold - SF World Spirits Competition 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Caramel, vanilla and winter fruit aromas on the nose. 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The AVA is bordered to the north by the Russian River appellation and San Pablo Bay to the south. The former delivers sunshine while the latter imparts wind and fog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The fruit was hand-harvested at night. Clones were kept separate and whole-cluster pressed. Primary and malolactic fermentation were finished in 30% new oak barrels over 8 months. The wine then aged for an additional 6 months in these barrels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe wine has aromas of lemon curd, shaved almonds, orange peel and apple blossoms. Textured and seductive on the palate, the wine has refreshing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points - The Tasting Panel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With an alluring perfume of kiwi-pineapple and egg custard, this textured white is crisp and bright, with that cut glass effect on first sip. A project with Philippe Melka, no wonder its mouthfeel morphs as slate leans into a creamy body, relaxing the richness level. Just-ripe pineapple is in line with pitch-perfect acidity.” - Meredith May (June 2020 Issue)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eWith Philippe Melka and team now at the helm of these wines, this is amongst the first from the producer to source outside of the estate. From the great farmers that are the Sangiacomo family, this is a rich and mineral-driven white, with high acidity underlying the robust, balanced layers of pear, Meyer lemon and baking spice.\" - Virginie Boone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2017):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe single vineyard 2017 Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard comes from a site on the Sonoma Coast and was fermented and aged 8 months in 30% new French oak. It’s a more racy, salty, vibrant effort that has terrific white flowers, orange blossom, and honeyed citrus notes as well as medium to full-bodied richness. Balanced, layered, and just a great example of the rich yet racy style that’s prevalent in the vintage, it’s going to benefit from a year in bottle and I suspect have a decade of longevity.\" (8\/14\/2019)","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422838513823,"sku":"962314","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/WESTWOODCHARDONNAYSANGIACOMOVINEYARD.png?v=1624325527"},{"product_id":"westwoodlegend17-w","title":"Westwood \"Legend\" Red Blend 2017 (Sonoma Valley, California)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eCombining the very best of our collaboration with winemakers Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky and our own Rhone varietals from the Annadel Gap Vineyard, the 2017 Legend is a Cabernet Sauvignon driven blend along with estate Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. The wine is dark ruby in color with unctuous aromas of shaved chocolate, cassis, dried tobacco and black cherry. The full-bodied palate has an expansive breadth in the mouth and a finely grained, seamlessly long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilippe Melka, consultant to some of Napa's most highly regarded vineyards, had full control of winemaking and blending of the 2017 Legend. Like his critically acclaimed 2016 Legend, his goal was to craft this proprietary blend, bringing together the best from our own biodynamically farmed Estate, Annadel Gap Vineyard, complimented with specially sourced organic and sustainable wines from Sonoma County \u0026amp; Napa Valley. 54% Annadel Gap, 25% Sonoma County, 21% Napa Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietals: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah, 19% Mourvedre and 10% Grenache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (2016 Vintage):\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This red is brightly layered in fresh blue fruit, meat and garrigue, showing plenty of density and complexity. It has a wild character that's intriguing and energetic, with lasting threads of white and black pepper on the finish. Virginie Boone\" - (7\/1\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2016 Vintage):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Legend Annadel Gap Vineyard is made up of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Grenache, 14% Syrah and 7% Mourvedre, a real kitchen-sink blend! Deep garnet-purple colored, it leads with cassis and baked plums notes followed by an undercurrent of menthol, dried herbs, tilled soil and tobacco plus a waft of spice box. Medium-bodied, finely crafted, refreshing and elegant in the mouth, it has loads of pure, juicy fruit and an earthy finish.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (30th Sep 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873031565471,"sku":"962228","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/WestwoodLegend17-w-2.jpg?v=1614116639"},{"product_id":"warresvintageport16-w","title":"Warre's Vintage Port 2016 (Portugal) - [WS 98, #14 Top 100 of 2018] [DM 98] [JS 96] [WE 96]","description":"\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 2016 harvest in the Douro brought perfectly-timed rain that turned a good year into a great one. Fortunately, despite a challenging growing season and a much adjusted and delayed picking schedule, those producers with excellent vineyard knowledge and confident decision-making, were rewarded with spectacular Vintage Ports.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e98 Points \u0026amp; Rank #14 Top 100 of 2018 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gorgeous, with warm plum reduction and gently steeped raspberry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors forming the core, all inlaid with warm ganache and smoldering tobacco accents. Very plush in feel, but has no lack of energy, as everything sails beautifully through the long finish. A late echo of anise completes the seduction. Best from 2035 through 2055. 3,000 cases made. \" - JM (Dec 2018) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Decanter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nearly 50% is made from old field blend vines, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca from the Douro Superior. Very pure violet aromas – already utterly charming with lovely, supple and seamless fruit. Fresh and lithe with fine-grained tannins building in the mouth leading to a peacock’s tail of a finish. A beautiful wine with real poise, definition and great finesse. Don’t be deceived by the early charm, this is a wine that will last. Drinking Window 2030-2055.\" -RM (5\/2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very complex with dried flowers and roses. Full-bodied, very layered and tightly wound. Chewy and powerful. Firm and off-dry. Needs five or six years to soften. Beauty. Try in 2024.\" (May 2018) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a juicy wine, with dense black fruits that are cut by bright acidity. The tannins give power and long-term aging potential to this impressive wine. Drink from 2028.\" - RV (12\/1\/2018) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422901526687,"sku":"6116141SX (6PK)","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/warres_vintage_portx600.png?v=1618365212"},{"product_id":"s-wakatakeonikoroshidemon720","title":"Wakatake Onikoroshi Demon Slayer Junmai Daiginjo Sake (720 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txBody1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTalk about a nice aroma package on this ultra-popular Daiginjo that is now single pasteurized! Look for plum, melon, peach scents in a sake that drinks with far more pop in a wine glass. This new version of Demon Slayer is semi-fruity brew with a unique dryness that speaks to wine drinkers as there is a flashy tail and an alertness that pings the 17% alcohol content. Good acidity meets good flavor hints of peach and tangerine elements in a fluid that has presence in the palate. As the fluid warms look for rich semi-sweets licks of honey and citrus. The new head brewer likes this sake coming into room temp, as there are great temperate flavors and a fatter feeling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txBody1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe chilled SMV: 0 Acidity: 1.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":37422940913823,"sku":"APR71040NV","price":52.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/wakatake-onikoroshi-junmai-daiginjo.jpg?v=1775934297"},{"product_id":"viticciochianticlassicorsv15-w","title":"Viticcio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2019 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 95, #14 of '25] [VM 93] [JS 92] [WA 91]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca title=\"Our collection of wine spectator top 100 wines of the year\" href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-of-2025?usf_sort=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to see all Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025 we have in stock—while still available!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eLocated midway between the cities of Florence and Sienna, in the heart of Chianti Classico region, the history of Viticcio is actually the history of the Landini family which, in the early 1960s, became the owner of the winery. The founder, Lucio Landini, an engineer, was also a man deeply attached to Tuscan tradition, the Chianti soil and its products. From modest beginnings the focus remains the same today - the production of high quality wines worthy of an expert international clientele. Viticcio in now owned and managed by Alessandro Landini who, by following in his father's footsteps, is the epitome of a new class of wine entrepreneurs.In addition, the winery has been renovated to include the most modern, cutting-edge technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDenomination: Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eGrape varieties: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Syrah \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eFirst vintage produced: 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVinification: Alcoholic fermentation at 26-30°C in stainless steel and maceration for 20 days. Malolactic fermentation in both wood and stainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eAging: in barriques of 225 and 300 l for 12 months and large Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTasting notes: Opulent, this red is maturing, with black cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and mineral flavors that are beginning to transform into woodsy, dried fruit notes. This is still fresh, focused and balanced, nevertheless, with plenty of time ahead. Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah. 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Layered and persistent, with fine balance, the Riserva is another winner in this range. This is an especially dense, weighty style, but it works.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jul 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Attractive nose of dark cherries, dark chocolate, dried herbs, bay leaves and beeswax. Medium-bodied with round tannins. It’s polished, balanced and harmonious with a delicious core of juicy fruit and a precise finish. From organically grown grapes.\" (Jan 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In the bottle with the black label, the organic Viticcio 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva reveals a loose texture with plenty of generous black fruit packed tight at the core. You don't get the high tones as much in this expression, but the baritone tones are well covered. The tannins are fine and the wine shows medium length. The blend is 90% Sangiovese with 5% Merlot and 5% Syrah.\" - Monica Larner (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Serendipity Wines","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873037627551,"sku":"","price":32.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/vitticcioheader_e8a491e7-695a-4f04-8860-534aed0cdec6.png?v=1771712714"},{"product_id":"vineyard29aidacab14-w","title":"Vineyard 29 \"Aida\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (St. Helena, Napa Valley, California) - [RP 95]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVineyard 29's Aida Estate Vineyard is located 2 miles north of the 29 Estate vineyard on Highway 29. It is a historic property that has produced wine since the 1920s when Petite Sirah vines were first planted at this site. In 2001, Chuck and Anne acquired Aida as an ideal complement to Vineyard 29's home vines. An upgrade of the vineyard was immediately undertaken with several vine blocks being replanted. Cabernet sauvignon now serves as the backbone for our Aida Estate vineyard; however the old zinfandel vines are still a key part of Vineyard 29's portfolio providing fruit for our Aida Estate Zinfandel and our Aida Estate Late Harvest Zinfandel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings and Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Aida Estate, from a site that sits on the valley floor at a slightly lower elevation than the Vineyard 29 Estate, is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. It spent 20 months in 75% new French oak and there are 740 cases of this stunning wine. Chuck McMinn and his wine consultant Philippe Melka have really zeroed in on what a great performer this vineyard can be, for not only Zinfandel, but Cabernet Sauvignon. Opaque purple in color with notes of beef blood, blackcurrants, blackberry, licorice, spice box and charcoal, this is a great Napa Cabernet Sauvignon that is full-bodied, powerful and masculine in style, but silky, because of the vintage's soft tannins. Drink it over the next 20 or more years.\"- Robert M. Parker Jr (28th October 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2013 vintage):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"On the valley floor, with a layer of small stones, is the Aida Estate, one of my favorite vineyards just north of St. Helena. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Aida Estate is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc aged 20 months in three-fourths new French oak. The good news is that there are 800 cases of this magnificent wine, with a somewhat Graves-like scorched-earth, charcoal, burning ember-scented nose, with notes of hot earth, blackberry and cassis fruit. Big, full-bodied, exuberant and rich, this thick, unctuously textured, purple wine should drink beautifully for 25-30 or more years.\" - Robert M. Parker, Jr. (29th Oct 2015)\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Antonio Galloni (2013 vintage):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A huge, bombastic wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Aida Estate hits the palate with notable density and pure power. Bittersweet chocolate, espresso, torrefaction and dark stone fruits abound. Flashy and opulent, the 2013 is built on a core of massively extracted fruit. This warm site on the northern edge of St. Helena leans towards opulence, something the winemaking seeks to accentuate.\" - Antonio Galloni (October 2015)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWIRL WINE BROKERS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872924446879,"sku":"VT14AICS76 (6pk)","price":224.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/Aida.jpg?v=1625770700"},{"product_id":"vinasdelverolamiranda09-w","title":"Vinas del Vero La Miranda de Secastilla 2009 (Somontano, Spain)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Notes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e La Miranda de Secastilla is a very singular and unique wine, quite dierent from the typical style of Somontano wines. It is deep ruby-like colour with violet highlights. On the nose it shows ripe and intensely concentrated blackberry fruit laced with sweet oak. Supple, sumptuous and round, a lithe mouthful of spicy cherry and plum flavours that remain succulent right through the long, fine-grained finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eWine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Bright cherry, licorice and vanilla flavors mingle in this firm red. Herbal and light earthy notes add interest. A bit racy and balsamic, showing some backbone. 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The fruit for this wine originates from stony silty loam soil which contributes the intense perfumed aromatics and complex textures in this wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2013 vintage was warm and dry, although quite mild temperatures throughout the summer months resulting in pronounced ripe black cherry fruit flavours and perfectly ripe tannins. The wine is made with true respect for the fruit, which is hand harvested, chilled overnight and processed gently through the winery, with maturation in French oak barriques resulting in a silky refined and layered Marlborough Pinot Noir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD: Taylors Pass, Awatere Valley, Marlborough\u003cbr\u003eVARIETIES: 100% Pinot Noir , various clones\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.65\u003cbr\u003eTOTAL ACIDITY: 5.7g\/L\u003cbr\u003eRESIDUAL SUGAR: Nil \u003cbr\u003eALCOHOL: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2013 Taylors Pass Pinot Noir shows an intense bouquet of dried herbs, florals and dark ripe cherries. The palate displays layers of dark berry fruits, forest floor brambles and dried herbs such as rosemary and thyme. This elegant, yet powerful wine is balanced with subtle acidity and sleek textured tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect paired with meats such as turkey, lamb or duck, or match with salad course of beetroot, fennel and feta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2013 Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Pinot Noir has an expressive nose of red currants, cranberries and mulberries with touches of dried herbs, menthol, earth and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate offers a good backbone of grainy tannins and refreshing acid, supporting the intense red berry flavors, finishing long and earthy.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (30th Dec 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wild raspberry flavors have pretty earth and herb accents, with a framework of supple tannins and accents of smoky tea, cedar, dried lavender and plum preserves. Elegant but still powerful. 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Enjoy the \nbalance in this wine from the young but promising winery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTypology: Cabernet Blend â€“ dry red wine D.O.C.\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: D.O.C. Friuli Colli Orientali\u003cbr\u003eGrape variety: 70% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003ePlanting System: Traditional Friuli single inverted and French Guyot with a plant density of 4,500-5,000 vines per hectare\nHarvesting: By hand during the first ten days of September\n\u003cbr\u003eFermentation and refinery: The grapes are harvested at the perfect \ndegree of sugar and phenol content, then stripped and crushed. The \nresulting must is then allowed to macerate and ferment on the skins in \nsteel vats. During this period, remontages are carried out frequently to\n favor the transfer of color and noble tannins from the skins to the \nfermenting must. After drawing-off, the end of alcoholic and malolactic \nfermentation is awaited and the racking is carried out with the wine \npouring under gravity into 2,250 liter French oak barrels in the cellar \nwhere it matures until the month of April when it is bottled.\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol Content: 13% vol.\nTemperature for Serving: 16-18Â°C (~61-64Â°F)\n\u003cbr\u003eTasting notes: Dry red, with an intense ruby red color and violet \nreflections. A fruity and slightly spicy impact on the nose, with notes \nof fresh wild berries and plum, wrapped by subtle sensations of black \npepper. The palate is soft and aristocratic, well structured and crisp â€“\n a wine of immediate pleasure.\u003cbr\u003eServing Suggestions: Excellent with \nroasted meats, shank, sliced fillet and lamb chops; it matches with cold\n cut meats as well. Delicious with mature cheeses.","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":37423023390879,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/bottlesilhouette_d2f546b1-25d6-488e-b604-b8f527a376a2.png?v=1616556209"},{"product_id":"viejoisaiasmalbecrsv18-w","title":"Viejo Isaias Malbec Reserva 2018 (Mendoza, Argentina) - [JS 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout This Wine: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Reserva wine embodies the spirit of Don Isaias­ Hernandez; hardworking and strong. The wine is produced from higher, stonier parcels of the vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinification: 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged 12 months in used American oak. Aged 6 months minimum in the bottle before release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVarietal: 100% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntense touch of blueberries and plums, highlighted with vanilla and white chocolate from the oak aging. A nice wine with a good body, full of sweet tannins with good concentration and long persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Perfumed strawberries, red cherries, violets and fine, roasted spices. There is a floral tone on the palate with juicy, freshly cut raspberries, framed by a firm, well-poised tannin structure. Drink now.\" - (16 Feb, 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873043099807,"sku":"AR0EE158043MBM","price":25.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/VIEJOISAIASMALBECRESERVA.png?v=1623789974"},{"product_id":"viejoisaiasmalbec18-w","title":"Viejo Isaias Clasico Malbec 2018 (Mendoza, Argentina) - [JS 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbout This Wine: \u003cbr\u003eFrom the lowest parcels, with the deepest loam and clay. The coolest site with fastest draining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVinified in stainless steel. Alcoholic fermentation is controlled with selected yeasts. Skin contact maceration for 20 days. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged 40% in American oak (2nd \u0026amp; 3rd use); 60% inox for 6 months. Aged 6 months minimum in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrantly red, with blue and purple glints. It has complex aromas of plum and ripe fruit, evoking dry fig. In the mouth it is velvety and long, with a rich aftertaste, full of fine, sweet, ripe tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePairings: Excellent when paired with red meats, pasta with spicy sauces, matured cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Red cherries, dried herbs and spices. Light to medium body, fine tannins and a fruity finish. Soft and straightforward.\" - James Suckling (March 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wineaccess.com\/expert\/tanzer\/article.html?content_id=68653\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"KYSELA","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873046278303,"sku":"AR0EE158042MBM","price":21.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/viejoIsaiasMalbec18-w-2.jpg?v=1614116497"},{"product_id":"ortegaroc12-w","title":"Veronica Ortega Mencia \"ROC\" 2012 (Bierzo, Spain) - [RP 92+] [AG 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVeronica organically farms several small old vine plots of 80 year-old Mencia in Valtuille de Abajo which on closer inspection reveal small percentages of other local indigenous varieties both red and white. The soil has a high proportion of sand with give the wines aromatic complexity. All harvesting is done by hand. In the cellar the wines are fermented with about 30% whole clusters in stainless steel tanks with occasional, gentle pigeage. After a 25 day maceration the wine is manual pressed with malo occurring in second- and third-fill 228L French oak barrels. Quite is bottled after 4 months in barrel while ROC spends more than 6 months in barrel before bottling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Bierzo\u003cbr\u003eVariety: Mencia\u003cbr\u003eAge of Vines: 80\u003cbr\u003eFarming: Organic\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Clay limestone, sand\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 530 meters\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: Hand harvested, 50% whole cluster, natural yeast fermentation in vat with regular pigeage, 30 day maceration\u003cbr\u003eAging: 6 months in neutral 228L French oak barrels \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRating \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There was no issue whatsoever with the 2012 ROC the third vintage for this Menci­a red, which showed exuberantly floral and aromatic, a wine sourced form two plots of old vines that are organically worked. 50% full clusters were used for the fermentation in a 5,000-liter vat with indigenous yeasts and malolactic in barrel. The wine matured in second and third use barriques for one year, with three rackings. The 2012 vintage is back at the heights of the 2010 after the warmer, more challenging 2011. A similar nose full of violets, lilies, blueberries cherries, incense, aromatic herbs, peated malt and damp earth is there again. The palate is medium-bodied with clean, delineated flavors, very fine tannins and good freshness. This is ideal with food. A great Menci­a. 4,000 bottles were produced in 2012.\" - Luis Gutierrez (1st Jan 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"(aged for a year in small French oak barrels): Bright purple. Heady aromas of black and blue fruits, potpourri and Asian spices, with a smoky element emerging with air. Taut and sharply focused on entry, then fleshier in the middle, offering vibrant boysenberry and black raspberry flavors with hints of candied violet and licorice. Finishes spicy and long, with repeating florality and sneaky tannins.\" - Josh Raynolds (Sep 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWIRL WINE BROKERS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423060418719,"sku":null,"price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/roc.png?v=1628221378"},{"product_id":"veritedesire15-w","title":"Verite \"Le Desir\" Red 2015 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 100] [JS 98] [VM 96-98]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBound by precision, elegance and grace, Le Désir is a Cabernet Franc-based blend that exudes high-toned, exotic aromatics, an iron graphite core and pronounced minerality. It is a complex symphony, at first presenting a quiet force that needs time to unveil its many delicate and mysterious layers.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmark of the 2015 Le Désir is its structured and precise palate. There is a line here, a balance between softness and hardness: iron-rich, rocky minerality, aromas of new leather and cigar, the clear, driving expression of bright red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild blackberries, cherries, and crisp apple join with the signature herbal tone of Cabernet Franc. Fresh, subtle pea shoots and heirloom tomato vine, notes of red licorice and tobacco box pave the way to a linear, silky finish, resounding with a floral bouquet of lilacs and violets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-composition field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e64% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e27% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Malbec, the very deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Le Desir is a little reticent at this very youthful stage, offering glimpses at dusty soil, iron ore, black truffles and salami notes over a core of red currant jelly, black raspberries, blackberries and star anise plus a waft of roses. Medium-bodied, very firm and very elegant yet incredibly intense in the mouth, it delivers loads of red fruit and earthy layers, finishing with great length and depth. 2,500 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Love the aromas of black cherries and blackberries, violets and roses. Stunning. Full-bodied, layered and dense with focus and precision. Full tannins, yet compressed and polished. A great cabernet franc-based red. Give this four to five years of bottle age before drinking but already beautiful to taste.\" (May 23, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96-98 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Le Desir, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVérité's\u003c\/span\u003e Cabernet Franc-based red, is racy and sumptuous in the glass. Bright floral notes give lift to the red-toned fruit as this silky yet powerful wine shows off its alluring personality.\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2018)\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423060648095,"sku":"(3PK)","price":409.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritedesir08-w-2_83151792-e5f8-4081-8f2a-2fe456bd0432.jpg?v=1614116456"},{"product_id":"veritedesire13-w","title":"Verite \"Le Desir\" Red 2013 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 99] [VM 92-95]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound by precision, elegance and grace, Le Désir is a Cabernet Franc-based blend that exudes high-toned, exotic aromatics, an iron graphite core and pronounced minerality. It is a complex symphony, at first presenting a quiet force that needs time to unveil its many delicate and mysterious layers.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant ruby red color. Nose of spices including nutmeg and white pepper. This wine is powerful and elegant at the same time and offers an amazing finesse. The minerality, spices, roundness and ripe fruit notes allow this wine to be enjoyed and appreciated today, but it will be even more delectable in 10–20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-composition field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"field-label field__label\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eComposition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e62% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e22% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e11% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e5% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Le Desir represents 2,500 cases. This is the softest of the three wines in 2013, and this blend of 61% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec emerges with more than half of the cuvée coming from Hillsides in Alexander Valley, 37% from Chalk Hill and the rest tiny dollops from Bennett Valley and Knights Valley. Opaque purple, like its siblings, the wine is showing incredible floral, blueberry and espresso notes, exotic Asian spices, velvety texture, a supple, multilayered mouthfeel and incredible finish, with incense and licorice. This is magnificent young wine, with a good 40-50 years of upside potential. Pierre Seillan is justifiably proud of what he has achieved, and his first vintage of Vérité was only 1998, but they go from strength to strength.\" - RP (Oct 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92-95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2013 Le Desir is once again alluring. Le Desir is quite powerful and intense, but it also has fairly soft contours for the year. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, chocolate, mocha, licorice and cloves are all pushed forward. Energetic and explosive, the 2013 is going to need at least a few years in bottle to settle down, but it has plenty to offer. I tasted the 2013 from tank just prior to bottling.\" - AG (Feb 2016)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423060713631,"sku":"4501382X3 (3PK)","price":389.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritedesir08-w-2_f679ab0f-cf4b-46ea-a792-01e019779d90.jpg?v=1614116455"},{"product_id":"veritemuse15-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" Red 2015 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 97] [VM 93]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 La Muse opens with a classic ruby-red core and brilliant pink-purple outer rim. A youthful, clean bouquet recalls wildflower bloom in Northern California, aromas of purple flowers rising from the rocks. Crème de Cassis, blueberry pie and black raspberries mingle with red apple in a fresh yet restrained ripeness. Like the rock bed of its loamy Sonoma County vineyard, La Muse bends and turns with seductive aromas of baking spices, juniper berries and dark chocolate. Velvety tannins with a lingering finish complete the wine with signature balance. La Muse’s signature shows hints of clay and alluvial soils, with structure and suppleness that will age beautifully for decades to come. - August 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-composition field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Composed of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec, the 2015 La Muse sports a very deep garnet-purple color, leaping from the glass with exuberant crème de cassis, blueberry pie and licorice notes plus suggestions of Indian spices, dark chocolate, menthol, sautéed herbs and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and seductive in the mouth, it delivers tons of black and blue fruit preserves flavors, accented by exotic spices, framed with velvety tannins and finishing on a persistent earthy\/mineral note. 3,900 cases were made.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (28th Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 La Muse is developing beautifully. Ripe, ample and voluptuous in the glass, the 2015 exudes character. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2015 has quite a bit of freshness to balance out the ripe, racy Merlot-based fruit. Super-ripe red cherry, plum, mocha and spice notes build into the racy, inviting finish.\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2018)","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423062876319,"sku":"(3PK)","price":409.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2_5ecc0805-f591-4669-864b-85426e1ffca0.jpg?v=1614116465"},{"product_id":"veritemuse12-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" Red 2012 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 97] [ST 94-97] [VM 93-95]","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully brilliant ruby edges of the 2012 La Muse give way to pronounced notes of spice and ripe, black fruit aromas. A rich palate is complemented by complex flavors of almond, spice and dried fig. The influence of the oak is very discreet – with just a hint of toasted vanilla – and the long-lasting finish is punctuated by the perfect balance of very fine tannins and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend:\u003c\/b\u003e 85% Merlot. 11% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalysis: \u003c\/b\u003e14.5% alcohol, 0.54 ta, 3 .72 pH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAging: \u003c\/b\u003e15 months barrel aging in 100% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2012 growing season was warmer than previous years, absent of severe heat spikes, rain or extreme cold weather. During the summer months, cool coastal morning fog was followed by abundant sunshine in the afternoon with temperatures frequently rising above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. These ideal weather conditions and daily temperature shifts allowed for even, slow ripening in the vineyards and produced fruit with intense, deep flavors and soft tannins. This vintage demonstrates near-perfect growing conditions and can simply be described as an exceptional year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2012 La Muse, which is 85% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec, is a smaller cuvée of 1,840 cases. The wine has plenty of spice box, cedar wood, Christmas fruitcake and Asian plum sauce, along with black cherry and blackcurrant fruit. Ripe, round, full-bodied and opulent, this is a wine that can be drunk now or cellared for another three decades. Interestingly, the alcohol levels are not all that high in any of these wines, with most of them rarely exceeding 14.3%.\" - Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Oct 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94-97 Points - Stephen Tanzer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep ruby. Wonderfully pure aromas and flavors of crushed cassis, minerals and exotic spices. Huge, sweet and plush but utterly primary for a wine with so much flesh. Boasts the chocolatey richness of a topnotch Pomerol from a great year, but the wine's huge, ripe tannins will require at least five or six years of aging. Finishes with outstanding length.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93-95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mocha, chocolate, dark plums, smoke and cloves are some of the notes that inform the 2012 La Muse. Dark, sumptuous and impeccably balanced, the 2012 is super-impressive. The flavors are bold and intense, and while there is plenty of size and volume, the wine's balance is simply impeccable. I imagine the 2012 will reward drinkers with a good 20 years or so of very fine drinking pleasure.\" - Antonio Galloni (January 2015)","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872909144223,"sku":"4501229X3 (3PK)","price":389.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2_1e3962d3-2e0b-4961-b6bf-982c2384b58c.jpg?v=1614116463"},{"product_id":"veritejoie15-w","title":"Verite \"La Joie\" Red 2015 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 99] [JS 97] [VM 96]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDerived from a layered concentration of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon grown along the steep hillsides and volcanic benches of the Mayacamas Mountains, La Joie is a commanding wine that will reward the patient collector. A true thoroughbred, it is exuberant, energetic, and proud—eager to show off at the first opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14% Merlot, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7% Cabernet Franc, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2015 La Joie features a very deep purple-black color and almost electric nose of crushed blackcurrants, ripe black cherries and mulberries with sparks of raspberry pie, wild blueberries, unsmoked cigars, charcuterie and crushed stones. Medium to full-bodied and charged with the most amazing energy, the youthful, vibrant black-fruited palate is framed by very firm, very finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing with lingering crushed stones and earth layers. 4,000 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (28th Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a beautiful cabernet sauvignon-based red with blackcurrants, blueberries and a light mint character. Full-bodied, firm and tight with a compressed fruit structure and polished tannins. Extremely long and focused. A beautiful wine. Mostly cabernet sauvignon. Drink in 2021.\" (May 23, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Verite's 2015 La Joie is deep, powerful and structured, with tons of Cabernet savoriness running through a core of intense, dark fruit. Grilled herbs, leather, menthol and licorice all develop in the glass. Sumptuous and yet also structured, La Joie is another winner from Verite\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423066349727,"sku":"(3PK)","price":409.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritejoie08-w-2_36544c52-56df-4ac4-bd81-4419be5dc599.jpg?v=1614116460"},{"product_id":"veritejoie10-w","title":"Verite \"La Joie\" Red 2010 (Sonoma County, California) - [VM 95-97] [ST 96+] [RP 92+]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDerived from a layered concentration of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon grown along the steep hillsides and volcanic benches of the Mayacamas Mountains, La Joie is a commanding wine that will reward the patient collector. A true thoroughbred, it is exuberant, energetic, and proud—eager to show off at the first opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95-97 Points - Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\"The 2010 La Joie is a cool, mineral-drenched wine oozing with class and elegance. Today the 2010 is all about potential, and there is no shortage of that here. Blackberries, cassis, graphite and spices are some of the many notes that wrap around the powerful, insistent finish. This is another showstopper from Verite. In 2010 La Joie is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon 14% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc 6% Petit Verdot.\" (Feb 2012)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"(75% cabernet sauvignon, 14% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 5% cabernet franc): Bright ruby-red. Aromas of crushed cassis, bitter chocolate and espresso called to mind a top Pauillac. Densely packed and sappy, offering outstanding precision of dark fruit and mineral flavors and inner-mouth floral perfume. Still quite tight but the wine's building tannins and palate-staining length suggest that it will go on in bottle for two decades or more.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May\/June 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: initial;\"\u003e94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: initial;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"With the lowest alcohol (14%), the 2010 La Joie is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Copious aromas of incense, unsmoked cigar tobacco, Christmas fruitcake, cedar, underbrush, black currants and a hint of espresso roast emerge from this medium to full-bodied, rich, concentrated red. It needs 4-5 years of cellaring and should keep well for 2 to 3 decades.\" - Robert Parker (Dec 2013)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872897970335,"sku":"4001038x3 (3PK)","price":349.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritejoie08-w-2.jpg?v=1614116457"},{"product_id":"veritemuse09-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" 2009 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 96] [ST 95]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscreet nose on this 2009 La Muse: classic for a grand Merlot but already showing notes of black cherry, currants and plum compote. Deep, rich, intense color. On the palate, an overwhelming entry with its power and strength, followed by a very long finish of beautiful, strong tannins. The complexity is incredible. The wine displays notes of licorice, white pepper and black cherry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e85% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\"The 2009 La Muse is a rich, sumptuous wine bursting with dark plums, black, cherries, graphite, espresso, spices and licorice. It shows gorgeous balance from start to finish. Persistent veins of minerality frame the long, beautifully articulate, creamy finish. This is a deceptively accessible wine today, but there is so much underlying power and sheer structure that I will not be surprised if it shuts down in the bottle. The 2009 is 86% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029.\" - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2012)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright red-ruby. Sweet aromas of black raspberry, bitter chocolate, violet and smoke. Large-scaled, velvety and deep, with outstanding intensity and sweetness to its dark berry, violet and mineral flavors. Boasts a compelling combination of suavity of texture and sheer energy. Extremely long on the aftertaste, with noble tannins barely noticeable today.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May\/June 2013)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872908783775,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2_633e79bf-cb52-4e8e-b403-1d0f699faae1.jpg?v=1614116462"},{"product_id":"veramonteredblend12-w","title":"Veramonte Red Blend 2012 (Central Valley, Chile)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 205);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eTo create a wine that reveals layer after layer of rich flavors and luscious textures, we combined 5 distinct varietals from our 3 estate vineyards in Chile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerlot from our cool climate Casablanca estate adds bright notes of cherry and raspberry; Cabernet Sauvigono and Syrah from our Apalta estate adds dark notes of fig, blackberry and black currant, as well as richness and structure; Carmenere and Cabernet Franc from our Marchigue vinyard completes this blend with roundness, earthiness and a hint of spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo create a seamless blend of superior character, we co-fermented several varieties together, such as Carmenere with Cabernet Franc, and Merlot with Syrah.  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He discovered the great table wines of Europe in the 1950s while in Britain working at the National Heart Hospital. Upon returning home, Tom set himself a mission to make fine wines in WA. He searched extensively for the perfect plot of land, taking guidance from the research of Professor Harold Olmo (1955) and Dr John Gladstones (1965) before establishing an 8 acre vineyard in Cowaramup called Vasse Felix.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHis exhaustive work and persistence led to the successful creation of Margaret River’s first commercial wines. He is remembered for his pioneering role in establishing Margaret River.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec boasts stunningly pure cassis aromas, with just enough hints of mint, sage, cedar and tobacco to impart welcome complexity. It's medium to full-bodied but linear and focused in style, with more length than breadth on the palate, layers of fine, mouth-coating tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. While by no means unapproachable even now, expect it to be better in another five years and drink well for another decade or more after that.\" - Joe Czerwinski (11th Jun 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The third vintage of Tom Cullity is the best to date. This premium bottling offers threads of graphite, currants, black olives, nori, tomato leaf and roasted green peppers. These flavors, along with spicy French oak, are tightly woven with fine chalky tannins. Power and elegance share the limelight, and linearity trumps roundness and richness. Cellar through 2039. Christina Pickard\" - (12\/1\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Cullity is all about finesse and power with subtle aromas and flavors of currants, plums and autumnal leaves. Full body and firm, chewy tannins that give the wine length and freshness. Just keeps on growing on the palate. Better after 2022, but already a gem to taste. Drink in 2022 and onwards. Screw cap.\" - (10 May, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WINEBOW","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872933163167,"sku":"VFXTOM15C (6PK)","price":148.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/VasseFelixTomCullity13-w-2.jpg?v=1614116433"},{"product_id":"valdicavabrunellorsv13-w","title":"Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino \"Madonna del Piano\" Riserva DOCG 2013 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 98] [WA 96] [WS 93] [VM 92+]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Valdicava property lies on a high plane close to Montalcino. Wines from this area have as their signature characteristics a great balance between body and perfume. The winery dates back to 1953 when Bramante Abbruzzese was offered the opportunity to return to the property in Montalcino where his ancestors were sharecroppers centuries before. Today grandson Vincenzo Abbruzzese runs the show, producing up to 6000 cases each year with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This opens with savory, truffle and meaty aromas with a complex and quite cryptic nose that delivers a wealth of ripe plums and cherries, cedar and fresh, violet-like flowers, as well as some earthy nuances. The palate has a very sturdy, intense and power-charged core of rich plums and dark cherries, framed in quite fierce tannins that are so long. Super Brunello Riserva here with great potential. Try from 2022.\" (February 21, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Showing ripe and balanced fruit, the Valdicava 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano (with 15,666 bottles produced) offers many very positive attributes. The wine flaunts a slightly contemporary or international side, and it does so with extreme confidence and elegance. Much of that natural balance comes directly from the classic vintage that exhibits both the structure and acidity necessary for prolonged cellar aging. Now, in the wine's youngest phase, it offers lush primary cherry and blackberry flavors followed carefully by measured spice, toast and red rose potpourri.\" - Monica Larner (Jan 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe, offering cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, matched to a rich texture. Tobacco and iron notes emerge as this builds to a lengthy finish. A touch dry on the finish, but the sweet fruit returns in the end. Best from 2022 through 2038.\" - BS (April 3, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep ruby. Slightly reticent nose hints at black cherry, herbs and flint. Then juicy and bright, with deep flavors of minerals, blueberry and red cherry, complicated by peppery herbs. Closes long with repeating mineral nuances. A sleeping giant, the fruit is having a tough time emerging currently but I’d say there’s plenty there, just lying beneath the wine’s noble tannic cloak. Cellar this very refined Brunello for five or six years to see how it develops.\" - Ian D'Agata (Mar 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423092269215,"sku":"","price":239.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/ValdicavaBrunellodiMontalcino_MadonnadelPiano_Riserva_ffe5708e-ca10-4449-a26e-56a443092bad.png?v=1623806084"},{"product_id":"valdicavabrunellorsv12-w","title":"Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino \"Madonna del Piano\" Riserva DOCG 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 98] [WS 96] [VM 95+] [WA 93] [WE 92]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Valdicava property lies on a high plane close to Montalcino. Wines from this area have as their signature characteristics a great balance between body and perfume. The winery dates back to 1953 when Bramante Abbruzzese was offered the opportunity to return to the property in Montalcino where his ancestors were sharecroppers centuries before. Today grandson Vincenzo Abbruzzese runs the show, producing up to 6000 cases each year with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"A complex red with rose petals, violets, crushed stones and cherries follows through to a full body and chewy tannins that are poised and polished. Extremely long and intense. A top wine for the vintage. This needs three or four years, maybe more, to come together.\" (Apr 20, 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"This is opulent and powerful, offering black cherry, black currant, plum, leather, iron and tobacco flavors boosted by the racy acidity. Overall, this feels firm and complex, with a long finish. Not your typical style from the northern part of the Brunello di Montalcino zone, yet compelling. Best from 2022 through 2038. 650 cases made.\" - BS (Jun 30, 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Deep ruby-red. Toasty oak and vanilla complicate red cherry and underbrush aromas and flavors. Then rich, dense and concentrated, but lovely violet lift provides clarity and cut to the suave flavors of red cherry, red currant, flint and vanilla. Much deeper and richer than the 2013 Brunello from Valdicava, this beautiful wine finishes very long and ultra-smooth. It is the best wine I have ever had from this estate.\" - Ian D'Agata (Apr 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is a dark and thickly extracted expression. It is one of the blackest Brunellos you will find in this report. This rich red wine takes a little longer to open because those primary aromas are buried deep under all that bulk and power. Indeed, this wine is almost too much of a good thing. It moves with slow-motion laziness, and the bouquet is in absolutely no rush to show what it has in store. At its leisure, it will deliver dried blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate, spice, campfire ash and sticky tar. There is some tannic astringency that will (hopefully) integrate with time. This is a hearty and satisfying wine to drink in the heart of winter with gentle snowflakes fluttering outside your window. It is a romantic wine in heart and soul.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 28, 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e\"Earthy aromas of thyme, truffle, scorched earth and dark berry pave the way. The forward concentrated palate offers ripe black plum, pipe tobacco, licorice and a touch of nutmeg set against firm tannins. 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The winery dates back to 1953 when Bramante Abbruzzese was offered the opportunity to return to the property in Montalcino where his ancestors were sharecroppers centuries before. Today grandson Vincenzo Abbruzzese runs the show, producing up to 6000 cases each year with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's what reviewer Antonio Galloni has to say about this winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Proprietor Vincenzo Abbruzzese makes some of the richest Brunellos readers will come across. The straight Brunello is a blend of the estate's parcels, while the Madonna del Piano is a single-vineyard wine. Both Brunellos are aged in cask. In the cellar, the young wines always exude notable class and personality.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOne of the very first single-vineyard Brunellos, the Valdicava Madonna del Piano very much set the standard for cru Brunello. Organically grown and meticulously produced, Valdicava Brunello have made a reputation for elegant, suave, velvety Brunello, wines that have won the hearts of wine-lovers around the globe. This cru Brunello Riserva is always a knockout, and the ripe, seductive ’09 vintage makes it approachable earlier than usual.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich, succulent fruit sit first and foremost in this Brunello Riserva, but the wine’s secondary notes of cigar wrapper, saddle leather, earth, baking spices and potpourri offer compelling cameos. Silky, lush and seductive, this ’09 Riserva is a knockout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is an expressive and articulate wine that speaks highly of Sangiovese and the Montalcino territory. The wine offers a pristine narrative of both grape and place with crystalline aromas of cherry, blackberry, spice, leather, smoke and Mediterranean herb. The bouquet peels back one delicious layer at a time. The mouthfeel is similarly successful with deep concentration and complexity. It imparts soft layers of dried fruit and velvety tannins. Endnotes of espresso bean and toasted almond add length and momentum. There's even spot of chewy sweetness that is typical of the warm 2009 vintage.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2015) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the wine of the vintage with dark berry, chocolate, spice and mushroom character. Full body, silky and beautiful tannins and a long, long finish. A beautiful wine. Drink or hold.\"  (Aug 10, 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays aromas of leather, cherry and tobacco, with hints of licorice and spice. Open and approachable, light-weight, showing a gossamer texture. Borders on silky, with a moderately firm grip on the fine, succulent finish. -- Non-blind Valdicava Brunello vertical (July 2017). Best from 2019 through 2030. 1,300 cases made, 300 cases imported.\u003c\/span\u003e\" – Bruce Sanderson (Sep 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cedar, smoke, tobacco, licorice, dark cherries and plums meld together in the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Maddona del Piano. It is amazing to see just how much the Valdicava wines have changed over the last ten years or so. A decade ago, the Madonna del Piano was black, inky and impenetrable, but in 2009 it is a pretty classic wine. The flavor profile is full of Sangiovese signatures, while there is still quite a bit of the typical Valdicava richness in the glass. 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As it opens, it becomes purer in its fruit profile, shining through beautifully. Full-bodied, with ripe tannins and a savory slanting profile, notes of espresso and mocha float across the palate, filling it with purity of fruit and lovely concentration through its long finish. It’s a fantastic Brunello with a warming richness that can stand up to hearty winter foods and will be best enjoyed over the next 15 years. Drink 2026-2040.” – Audrey Frick (Feb 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Raffaele Vecchione:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Fresh and vibrant on the nose, it shows notes of cherries, currants, raspberries, tangerine peel and pink grapefruit. Medium-full body, decidedly elegant and refined tannins and a finish of great personality that enlivens the graceful and performing sip. Best since 2026.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Uccelliera 2019 Brunello di Montalcino offers ripe fruit, a note of cooked blackberry and pomegranate juice. Along with oak spice and dried bay leaf, there is a spot of creaminess on the mid-palate that recalls cheese rind or aged chèvre with a crust of black pepper and thyme. That note blows off, however, and the wine returns to dried cherry with a medicinal or herbal twist. There's a lot going on. The wine needs more time in bottle to address the fine, chalky tannins. It is elegant now but poised to improve.” – Monica Larner (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Kerin O'Keefe: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of scorched earth and truffle mingle with blue flower, leather and pipe tobacco on the bold 2019 Brunello from Uccelliera. It’s full-bodied and concentrated but also has great energy, delivering fleshy raspberry, black cherry extract, dried mint and licorice before a nutty close. Tightly wound, close-grained tannins provide firm support while bright acidity keeps it vibrant and balanced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points  - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brooding yet intense, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino bursts from the glass with a wave of autumnal spices, crushed cherries, cedar shavings and steeped plums lifted by pine hints. This is deeply textural, elegant and refined, with a dense wave of ripe wild berry fruits, all guided by vibrant acidity, offset by oranges and balsam herbs. It finishes grippy and extended with a black hole of tension and a sweet and sour sensation that lingers on and on as crunchy tannins resonate throughout. The 2019 is youthfully backward today, yet there's a balance that can't be denied, especially as I watched it open up over twenty-four hours. This is a total pleasure to taste. Bury the 2019 deep in the cellar.” – Eric Guido (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dense and muscular, this red delivers a broad swath of cherry, plum and floral flavors, supplemented by iron, eucalyptus and sanguine notes. Tightens up on the finish, leaving a compact impression, yet this is persistent overall. Best from 2027 through 2045. 3,166 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.” – Bruce Sanderson (Jun 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The nose opens with salinity, cool earth, coffee grinds, crushed rocks and licorice, then softens with peonies and cherry blossoms. 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A compact core of dark cherry is surrounded by chewy, generously extracted tannins. A touch of dryness from wood pokes through. Nevertheless, this feels very genuine and underlying acidity gives a lightening effect.” - Michaela Morris (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SKURNIK WINES","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40872979398815,"sku":"ITUCCBRU13","price":79.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/wine-uccelliera-brunello-di-montalcino-2017.webp?v=1755734776"},{"product_id":"l-tyrconnell10yrsherrysingle","title":"Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whiskey (750 ml) [WE 93] [WA 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes about Whiskey:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Watt Family of Donegal and Derry in Ireland's North West owned one of Ireland's largest whiskey distilleries in the 19th century. When their family owned racehorse Tyrconnell named after an ancient kingdom in that part of Ireland one a major horse race at odds of 100 to 1, the family celebrated the famous victory by creating a whiskey brand in the colt's honor. This original Tyrconnell Irish Whiskey went on to become one of Irish Whiskey's greatest export successes, especially in the US where it was the most popular Irish Whiskey on the market in the 1920s. Prohibition and other factors killed the old Irish Whiskey industry and the old Tyrconnell brand. However, it was one of the first brands to be recreated by Dr. John Teeling when he rebuilt the Cooley Distillery in Ireland some years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Single Irish Malt is one of Ireland's most popular Single Malt whiskeys. This Sherry finished expression is one of Cooley's Wood Finishes collection and is finished in Sherry casks. The sherry influence lends notes of raisins and honey to the whiskey, which are complemented by the whiskey's notes of tobacco, oak and cinnamon. The finish is soft and lingering, with hints of butterscotch and nutty dough. Tyrconnell Sherry Cask Finish Whiskey earned a score of 94 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine in 2012 and 97 points from the Beverage Testing Institute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose: Strong on sherry, it has a strong Fino feel to it, very grape-like, with notes of juicy raisins, golden berries, just a hint of mint.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Delectable and utterly decadent! This dessert in a glass with a hugely authentic note of wonderfully thick Fino sherry. 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This original Tyrconnell Irish Whiskey went on to become one of Irish Whiskey's greatest export successes, especially in the US where it was the most popular Irish Whiskey on the market in the 1920s. Prohibition and other factors killed the old Irish Whiskey industry and the old Tyrconnell brand. However, it was one of the first brands to be recreated by Dr. John Teeling when he rebuilt the Cooley Distillery in Ireland some years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Single Irish Malt is one of Ireland's most popular Single Malt whiskeys. This Port finished expression is one of Cooley's Wood Finishes collection and is finished in Port casks. Tyrconnell Single Malt Port Cask Finish Whiskey is double-barreled, or finished, in used port casks, where it rests for another six to eight months. The port casks add complexity to the whiskey, and provide it with notes of cherries, stone fruits and dark chocolate. 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This is textbook Cabernet Sauvignon and highlights how well McLaren Vale is situated to growing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep dark garnet red with a black core.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes of redcurrant, tobacco, bay leaf, juniper, fresh earth and mulberry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and lively through the entry with plenty of bright red fruits and energy. Tannins begin rounded and broad, then tighten through the finish providing a gentle savoury quality and considerable length. The acid profile is very bright and fresh. The palate is complimented with notes of redcurrants, mulberry, and juniper. 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It's a sexy little wine to drink over the coming 4-5 years.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (12\/13\/2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The classically styled 2017 Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon features hints of mint and cocoa on the nose, alongside cassis and baking spices. It's medium to full-bodied, with a certain amount of varietal reserve, meaning it doesn't completely fill the mouth or coat the palate like Shiraz but shows a crisp, linear and well-defined finish.\" - Joe Czerwinski (31st Aug 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This medium-weight wine expresses lots of varietal character. Cab lovers will dig the savory, herbal, pencil lead and vanilla tones that weave into red fruit and florals. Sandy textured tannins hold the fruit, warm stone and earthy flavors together, and things finish on an herbal touch. 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This is textbook Cabernet Sauvignon and highlights how well McLaren Vale is situated to growing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep dark garnet red with a black core.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes of redcurrant, tobacco, bay leaf, juniper, fresh earth and mulberry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and lively through the entry with plenty of bright red fruits and energy. Tannins begin rounded and broad, then tighten through the finish providing a gentle savoury quality and considerable length. The acid profile is very bright and fresh. The palate is complimented with notes of redcurrants, mulberry, and juniper. Depth and layers are found in the form of bay leaf and dried herbs whilst the palate touches on notes of tobacco, earth and ash.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Impressive, with a plush, seductive and succulent body, offering sink-your-teeth-into-them flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum, accented by details of dark chocolate, rose petal and savory. Drink now through 2025. 5,000 cases imported.\" – MW (Jun 30, 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brilliant violet. Assertive dark berry, licorice and pipe tobacco aromas, backed by allspice and cola nuances. Sappy and focused in the mouth, offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors that are given backbone by a core of juicy acidity. A smoky note appears on a very long, dark-fruit-driven finish framed by gently chewy, harmonious tannins.\" - Josh Raynolds (Oct 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon is redolent of crème de cassis, black forest cake and menthol with a waft of cigar boxes. 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