{"title":"90+ Points Jeb Dunnuck","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"uccellierabrunello13-w","title":"Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JD 96] [WA 95] [VM 95] [KO 95] [WS 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUccelliera is without any doubt one of the top estates of Montalcino, producing Brunello and Rosso that are complex, intense, extremely supple and drinkable. The Uccelliera estate was at once part of neighboring Ciacci Piccolomini until 1986, when winemaker Andrea \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCortonesi\u003c\/span\u003e purchased it from his friends and former employers; his first vintage was 1991. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo produce Brunello and Rosso by blending vineyards with different exposures and soils is a specific choice so that the character of each vintage and of the terroir can be expressed following a \"minimum handling\" philosophy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines have quickly become cult favorites amongst the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecognoscenti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant and well balanced, powerful, but clean and smooth and a dynamic rising finale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoast and stewed red meats, game, aged cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A ripe red color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is expressive of its place, with warming notes of licorice, black cherries, anise, cedar, and dark soil lifting from the glass. 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. The palate brings invigorating, tangy wild cherry and raspberry, while clinging, dense tannins provide structure.” - Danielle Callegari(Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Perfumed and attractive with black-cherry and berry aromas, as well as lavender and rosemary flowers. Medium body with firm tannins and a juicy finish. Needs bottle age to soften. Best after 2027.” (Sep 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Having tasted its component parts from barrel in 2021, I was fascinated to see how Uccelliera’s Brunello came together. Andrea Cortonesi assembles this from a handful of plots all located in the denomination’s southeastern corner. It opens with fragrances redolent of cedar and pine forest, undergrowth and leather. Full and vigorous, the palate is foursquare rather than round. 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":"twohandssexybeastcab17-w","title":"Two Hands \"Sexy Beast\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (McLaren Vale, Australia) - [JD 90] [RP 90] [WE 90]","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003eA succulent wine with aromas of lavender, cranberries and minty floral Asian spice. 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\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From the cooler McLaren Vale (when compared to the Barossa), the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Sexy Beast sports a saturated purple color as well as a beautiful perfume of blue fruits, menthol, incense, and spring flowers. It's juicy, medium-bodied, and elegant on the palate, with a fresh, focused texture. 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. The oak rears its head a little on the finish.\" -  Christina Pickard (8\/1\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Juicy, vivid blackberry and blueberry flavors have an appealing juicy side in this red, with plenty of herb and fresh earth notes and a good dash of Kalamata olive detail. Fresh, with tight tannins on the finish, but plenty of verve. 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Some of these vineyards are cool and fog-influenced, while others are dry and windy. The resulting wine celebrates all that each microclimate has to offer. The blend is elegant with complex notes of red plums, blackberries, exotic spices, and peppered meats. This wine shows silky tannins and beautiful balance, and, to quote wine critic Jeb Dunnuck, is a “smoking value.” Drink this wine now or age it for 8 to 10 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCases Produced: 1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92-94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A year-in, year-out smoking wine, the 2022 Syrah Santa Barbara County reveals a deep ruby hue as well as a ripe, decadent, full-bodied style in its pure black and blue fruits, peppery herbs, and violet-driven aromas and flavors. Textured and beautifully balanced, with a great finish, it's going to shine right out of the gate.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (8\/30\/2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2022 Syrah Santa Barbara County is scented of cassis, blueberries, warm chocolate, forest floor, lavender and iron. The full-bodied palate features powerful, floral fruit supported by soft, approachable tannins and bursts of mouthwatering acidity, and it has a long, fragrant finish. It's dangerously easy to drink without sacrificing nuance or complexity. 3,000 cases were produced.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"USA WINE WEST","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873038741663,"sku":"","price":33.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/krmuljez6sgka3hdudwh.jpg?v=1694111065"},{"product_id":"nikolausrieslingwehsonspat15-w","title":"St. Nikolaus-Hospital Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2015 (Mosel, Germany) - [JD 93] [WE 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSt Nikolaus-Hospital - the Cusanusstift - is the oldest estate in the Middle Mosel region, founded in 1458 by Cardinal Nikolaus Cusanus von Kues. Von Kues was one of the greatest polymaths of his time: he was a philosopher, natural scientist, Bishop of Brixen, Cardinal and deputy of the Pope. Achim Kerpen, grandmaster of Riesling and one of the Mosel's most recognized Riesling makers, is in charge of the winery's 19 acres of prime vineyard sites including Bernkasteler Badstube, Brauneberger Juffer and Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr, Bernkasteler Lay, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, and Graacher Domprobst. Numerous national and international awards reflect the high quality of the wines from the St. Nikolaus Hospital winery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe vineyard for this wine is facing the small town of Wehlen, located in the middle of a long steep curved slate slope on the Mosel, with a south-southwest exposure. It consists of 0.7 hectares (1.7 acres) and the soil type is light Devonian slate; the name \"Sonnenuhr\" means sundial and reflects the large amount of sunshine the area receives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2015 St. Nikolaus Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese has a great golden color with a concentrated peach flavor with hints of pineapple and tropical fruits. The finish is very long and intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine exhibits a fresh fruity bouquet of peach and apricots with honey and spicy notes. Strong, sweet and long flavors. 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Equilibrium, harmony, finesse and elegance characterize our great Vintage Ports, which are declared only in great years (3 or 4 years in a decade) and only when the wines come up to Noval’s exacting standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven then, the wines selected for the Quinta do Noval Vintage Port blend represent only a small proportion of our total production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\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\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points \u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e#53 Top 100 Wines of 2019\u003c\/span\u003e - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This is well-packed, offering the vivid plum, boysenberry, cassis and açaí berry fruit profile of the vintage, along with a dark edge of tar, baker's chocolate and salted licorice that courses underneath. The long finish lets the fruit play out, keeping singed alder and chai spice hints in the background. Smolderingly seductive. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Cão, Sousão and Tinta Roriz. Best from 2035 through 2060. 3,500 cases made.\" — JM (Dec 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2017 Vintage Port is a field blend, mostly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão and Sousão, aged for 18 months in old wood vats. It comes in with 99 grams of residual sugar. This was bottled in May 2019, about a month before tasting, but I made sure at least some of it had a lot of air. Aromatic, wonderfully fragrant and laced with eucalyptus, this then shows typical Noval focus and power. A couple of hours in a glass simply increased the power. More intense than the very fine 2016, it grips the palate and shows rather significant astringency. As wonderfully aromatic as this is, there the 2016 might have the edge.\" - Mark Squires (July 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2017 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port was picked from August 21 to September 28 under perfect conditions. It has a tightly wound bouquet that requires a lot of aeration. Eventually it reveals fabulous, detailed aromas of cassis, bilberry jam, crushed stone and pressed violets, later hints of orange blossom and quince. The palate is pure class. Saturated tannins, wonderful structure but the headline is the intensity of fruit. I cannot remember a Noval with this penetration, almost overwhelming the senses as layers of effervescent black plum and cassis fruit segue into a spicy finish that fans out like there is no tomorrow. Is this the best Quinta do Noval ever?\" - Neal Martin (Jun 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The straight 2017 Vintage Port is stunning stuff. It packs serious power and richness while staying beautifully polished and, dare I say, elegant. Notes of crème de cassis and liquid blackberries define the attack, but it offers an incredibly layered, nuanced, complex style in its notes of herbes de Provence, violets, spicy wood, licorice, and Asian spice aromas and flavors. While it’s no doubt a full-bodied Port, it stands out just as much for its incredible polish, balance, and purity. This a brilliant effort is more approachable than the Nacional bottling yet is nevertheless going to evolve for 50-60 years or more on its flawless balance.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (11\/14\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6 May, 2019 – \"Big grip in this wine with dark blackberries, blueberries and floral notes. Fine tannins. Ripe but sweet and pretty. Shows a lovely finish. Try after 2027.\" (May 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a solid wine with dark tannins and a definitely dry character that will allow it to age well. Its power and its density are impressive, with rich black currant flavors backing up the tannins. 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The name of the winery derives from the ancient Pieve (church) situated in the middle of the estate, whose foundations date back to the 4th century AD. The labels chosen for the wines pay tribute to the Pieve and recall the typical colors of the Gaja family, i.e. black and white. Wine has been made here since the 12th century.\u003cbr\u003eSanta Restituta is the patron saint of the island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples, where she was miraculously delivered from her pagan torturers who had planned to kill her at sea.\u003cbr\u003eThe labels chosen for the wines pay tribute to the Pieve and recall the typical colors of the Gaja family, the iconic black and white. Pieve Santa Restituta produces three Brunello di Montalcino wines: Rennina, Sugarille and Brunello di Montalcino.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate spans 86 acres under vines. Vineyards are located in a particularly privileged position, facing south and southwest, and the estate has an altitude ranging from 1,050 to 1,150 feet above sea level. The hills, of the Eocene age and facing the sea, are characterized by an extremely windy, dry and bright microclimate, preventing damp stagnation and allowing full grape ripening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePieve Santa Restituta combines traditional Tuscan winemaking methods with modern techniques to enhance the expression of the Sangiovese grape and the unique terroir of Montalcino.\u003cbr\u003eThe wines are typically aged in a mix of new oak casks and older vessels, allowing for both the preservation of fruit character and the development of complex tertiary notes.\u003cbr\u003eThe estate pays close attention to vineyard management and the specific characteristics of their vineyards, aiming to express the distinctiveness of the Montalcino terroir in their wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDeep red. Very clean, opulent aromas, with notes of ripe red fruits evolving into delicate spice and floral perfumes. Powerful and velvety in flavor with a fleshy and sustained finish and refined tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sangiovese Grosso.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santo Pietro, Castagno, Pian dei Cerri.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 weeks in stainless-steel vats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in barrique (first-, second-, and third-passage casks), 12 months in botti (large thirty-year-old casks).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The designation Rennina (rehn-NEE-nah) first appears in the High Middle Ages and is derived from the late-Roman name of the estate, Fundus Rescianum, denoting a state-owned farm. Since the Gaja family's acquisition of the historic estate in 1994, three growing sites have been devoted to the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso grapes for the production of Brunello di Montalcino: Santo Pietro (St. Peter), Castagno (Chestnut Tree), and Pian dei Cerri (Turkish Oak Flats). Here, lime-rich subsoils, southwest exposure, and ventilation arriving from the Tyrrhenian sea to the west deliver well-balanced Brunello di Montalcino, defined by its characteristic red fruit notes, minerality, and polished tannin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"This drop-dead gorgeous Brunello (from Angelo Gaja's estate in Montalcino) boasts the beauty and charm of a vineyard that is blossoming with quality and intensity of fruit. You'll get traditional notes of black licorice and cherry liqueur backed by elegant notes of spice and earth.\" (Jul 2010)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Stephen Tanzer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Good deep red. Powerful yet elegant nose shows more berries and minerals and less oak than the Sugarille; this is downright Musigny-like. Then silky, suave and graceful on the palate, with compelling inner-mouth floral perfume and a wonderfully pliant texture. If anything, this wine is even more intense on the suavely tannic, extremely long finish than in the middle, as its underlying minerality gives it outstanding grip and finesse. This is made from a blend of sites while Sugarille is from a single vineyard, but it was this wine that spun my head around when I tasted the two bottles side by side.\" (Jul 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"The 2004 Brunello Di Montalcino Renina is showing a bit more maturity, but as it opens, it begins to take on aromas of black olives, savory toasted rosemary, cedar, truffle, and dried black cherries. It’s full-bodied and ripe, with plush tannins, good evenness on the palate, and a very balanced feel. I really like the palate of this wine in this vintage. It’s likely at its peak of enjoyment, but it’s not going to fall off quickly. (Drink between 2025-2035).\" - Audrey Frick (Jan 2025)\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e93 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eThe 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is gorgeous in this vintage. Medium in body, the wine offers up attractive scents of underbrush, red cherries, tobacco, leather and licorice, all of which are framed by silky, ripe tannins. The wine reveals tons of purity and class in an understated style. As is often the case, the Rennina is the more feminine of the estate's Brunellos. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\" -Antonio Galloni (Jun 2009)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e92 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of blackberry and dried mushroom follow through to a full body, with silky, refined tannins and a long aftertaste of bright fruit. Juicy and delicious on the intense finish. This has beautiful intensity. 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A ceaseless devotion to the individuality of each of the region’s wines informs Pio Cesare's choices in the cellar: shorter maceration, separate lot fermentation, judicious selection for barrel and large cask aging, and bottling schedules determined by the ideal structure of each wine. This allows Pio Cesare to craft wines of varying weight, ageability and drinkability as determined by the vineyard rather than market fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Barolo is produced using the classic “formula” of traditional Barolo families: a wine which embraces and combines each of the unique characteristics of the different terroirs of the appellation, sourcing grapes from the family's multiple vineyards in different communes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vintagenotes expandablenote\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"trigger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note expanding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are sourced from family-owned vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba (Ornato, la Serra, la Briccolina, Lirano), Grinzane Cavour (Gustava, Garretti), La Morra (Roncaglie), Novello (Ravera), and Monforte d’Alba (Mosconi). Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks, with skin contact for about 30 days. The wine is aged in mid-toasted French oak for three years: 70 percent in 20 to 50 hectoliter casks; 30 percent in barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Very primary fruit with beautiful aromas of peaches, strawberries, berries and flowers. It’s medium- to full-bodied, with bitter citrus, cedar, chocolate and coffee bean character. Tight at the end. From five villages, primarily Serralunga, Monforte, La Morra, Grinzane Cavour, and Novello. Needs two or three years to open and will age for a very long time.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This wine represents a blend of Nebbiolo from Serralunga d’Alba (Ornato, La Serra and Briccolina), Grinzane Cavour (Gustava and Garretti), La Morra (Roncaglie), Novello (Ravera) and, more recently, Monforte d'Alba (Mosconi). The Pio Cesare 2020 Barolo has an approachable style for sure, with classic Nebbiolo tones of berry fruit, orange peel and licorice. It reveals an integrated and silky personality and tannins that feel very inviting for near and medium-term drinking.\" - Monica Larner (1\/25)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A youthful ripe ruby color, the 2020 Barolo Pio is fresh and inviting, with perfumed aromas of rose petals, spiced strawberries, and dusty earth. Elegant and juicy, it’s easy-drinking, with fine tannins and juicy freshness within a medium-bodied frame, and it has good length for an entry Barolo. It captures all the graceful elements of this vintage and has a tremendous amount of charm as well as a complete feel. Enjoy it now or over the next 10 years. It would be a great by-the-glass offering if the price is right.\" - May 2024, Audrey Frick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A mix of cherry, strawberry, rose, tar and underbrush aromas and flavors highlight this elegant, solidly built red. Supple in texture until dusty tannins emerge on the finish. Shows fine balance overall, with a super long finish. Best from 2027 through 2043.\" -BS (8\/24)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthy and herbaceous, with hints of fruit leaves and a luscious aroma reminiscent of strawberry and red currant jam. Freshly ground spices add depth, including sweet cinnamon and savory thyme. On the palate, encounter a vintage charm with dried cherries, wild herbs, and elegant tannins, evoking the timeless allure of an old-school classic that is delicious now but will refine with age. — Jeff Porter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37427881803935,"sku":"624311","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Pio-Cesare-Barolo-NV-6298-1716928687.png?v=1754598185"},{"product_id":"poderesapaio16-w","title":"Podere Sapaio Bolgheri Superiore Sapaio 2019 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WC 97] [WA 95] [WE 95] [JD 94] [JS 94] [FS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Philosophy…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePodere Sapaio has an experimental and innovational philosophy: it aims at searching new expressions of Bordeaux grape varieties in the Bolgheri area, with the final goal of producing wines which put together power, elegance and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA New Interpreter of the Bolgheri Area…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate Podere Sapaio was founded in 1999. Its 40 hectares are spread between the Councils of Castagneto Carducci and Bibbona. Grape varieties of Bordeaux origin — Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot — which in the last fifty years have imposed themselves in the area, are grown in lands of quaternary deposits. Other grape varieties are present in small quantities. There are also some hectares of land, which are part of the estate, where Frantoio, Moraiolo and Leccino cultivars of olive trees are grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - WinesCritic.com:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Complex on the nose, with notes of black plums, blackberries, sweet caramel, myrtle, juniper berries and nutmeg. Plenty of violet dominates the secondary scene, blending with nuances of hyacinth and guarana. Full-bodied, with decidedly noble, silky tannins and a finish with a slightly bitter close that will soften with time. Better from 2026.\" -Raffaele Vecchione (Nov 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2019 Sapaio is a classic blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Franc. This wine has gone from being a Bolgheri Superiore to an IGT Toscana because Massimo Piccin now sources a tiny bit of fruit from outside the appellation in Bibbona. These are beautiful results with a full and generous bouquet and highlights of cherry, dried raspberry, cedar, grilled herb and tobacco. This is a terrific vintage with 15,000 bottles on the market. Drinking Window: 2023-2038.\" -Monica Larner (Jul 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A nose that's marvelously chameleon-like, offering first cherries and berries with a sweet but serious vanilla undertone, then tangy, sanguine soil and crushed rocks, then bitter roots and spices. The palate is equally layered, then electrified with heat and acid through a lingering finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The current release on the market, the 2019 Sapaio is the same blend as the 2020 and pours a dark ruby\/red hue. Revealing pleasing aromas of graphite, black cherry liqueur, mocha, and baby powder, it's full-bodied on the palate and has ripe but present tannins. With fresh acidity, an iron-rich, sanguine feel, and salinity on the finish, it has a touch more of an angular feel, but it's all well-balanced. I like the structure here more than the 2020. This is a very nice vintage of this wine to drink 2025-2036.\" -Audrey Frick (Jan 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark cherries, dark plums and dried herbs with some lemon zest. Medium to full body with firm, grainy tannins and tangy acidity. Structured and richly tannined, with a juicy finish. Hard not to drink now.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Falstaff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Compact, dark ruby red with a shimmering core. Opens gracefully on the nose with notes of dark chocolate, cigar box and blackberry. Spreads quickly across the palate with firm, fine tannins, plenty of drive and lots of dark fruit through to the lingering finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LYRA WINE","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37427897893023,"sku":"4G16PS","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/eiv27gr23af1me4m5f2t.jpg?v=1789405759"},{"product_id":"rhysalesiaandersonpinot16-m-w","title":"Rhys \"Alesia\" Pinot Noir 2016 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Anderson Valley, California) - [RP 91] [JD 90]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eQuintessentially Bearwallow in nature, this wine shows delicate and harmonious red fruit combined with a spicy and mineral finish people have come to love from this site. While ready to drink now, it should continue improving for the next 3-5+ years.\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Alesia Pinot Noir Anderson Valley is unabashedly delicious, bursting with fragrant aromas of dried flowers, raspberries, wild plums and sweet forest floor. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, supple and satiny, with a juicy core of succulent, mouthwatering fruit that's framed by melting tannins. This bottling is already expressive, and I'd expect it to drink well for a decade, perhaps more. Note that this vintage hails entirely from Kevin Harvey's Bearwallow Vineyard.\" - William Kelley (31st May 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Pinot Noirs start with the 2016 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Alesia, which comes all from the Bearwallow Vineyard in Anderson Valley. Offering up a darker style in its pomegranate, cherries, leafy herbs, and underbrush aromatics, it's medium-bodied, has plenty of density and oomph on the palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a great introduction into the wines of this estate.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (2\/14\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) is soft, supple and open-knit, with lovely fruit purity and terrific overall balance. 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As the California property of Champagne Louis Roederer, Roederer Estate builds upon a centuries-old tradition of fine winemaking. Roederer's unique winemaking style is based on two elements: complete ownership of its vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year's blend or cuvee to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoederer Estate’s winemaking style is based on two elements: ownership of its own vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year’s blend or cuvée. All the grapes for the Anderson Valley wines are grown on the estate. Oak-aged wines from the estate’s reserve cellars are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvée in the traditional Louis Roederer style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly the cuvée (first pressing of 120 gallons\/ton) is used; no première or deuxième taille. The fermentation takes place in high-grade stainless steel tanks at 65°F. Zero to minimal malolactic fermentation is used in order to ensure the wines age well and retain the fresh, precise and well-defined style that is one of the characteristics of Roederer Estate wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Alcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged a minimum of two years on the yeast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Always a solid wine from Anderson Valley, this NV is built of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir and offers pretty lemony and lemon oil notes atop a bed of fragrant white flowers. Very round and complete with an assertive mousse, just-baked bread, and bruised yellow apple fruit. This bubbly has excellent depth and a terrific mineral finish. Aged a minimum of two years on the yeast, clocking in at 10 g\/L. 85,000 9-litre cases produced.” - JC (Mar 2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Impressive from first sip, the MV Brut, made from 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, with 10 to 15% reserve wine, opens in a world of buttered toasty notes, spicy pear, and hazelnut. The oak and fruit shine amidst a backdrop of refreshing acidity speckled in green apple and Meyer lemon. Elegant in style, this medium-bodied Brut has an underlying thread of razor-edged acidity and great length that should keep it fresh and rewarding over the next 8-10 years. Dosage is 10 grams per liter.\" – Virginie Boone (Feb 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points, Rank #20 Top 100 of '24 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDynamic yet sleekly elegant, with rich strawberry and apple flavors that are accented by spiced cinnamon and yeast roll as this dances toward the vibrant finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2026.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” - Tim Fish (Dec 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Aromas of pie crust with hints of nuts and cooked apple. Some butter cookie. Medium to full body with notes of seashell, cooked apple and lemon rind. Chunky at the end. A base of 2019. A blend of 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir. Two years on the lees. 7.5g\/L dosage. Drink or hold.\" (Nov 2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The NV Estate Brut is scented of sour lemon, almonds and biscuits with flinty touches. The medium-bodied palate is rounded and creamy with bright, lemony character and a long, mineral-driven finish.” - Erin Brooks (Jul 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe NV Brut is terrific. Bright, aromatic and finely cut, the NV Brut has a lot to offer. Pear, white flowers, mint, spice and white pepper are all beautifully delineated. This is a gorgeous wine, especially for its modest price. This release is based on 2020. Dosage is 10 grams per liter. Disgorged: March 2023.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jun 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Enthusiast: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bottling is crisp, lively and exuberant, with concentrated and youthful fruit. Fuji apple, sweet Bosc pear, ripe white nectarine, white strawberry, Rainier cherry, and buttery brioche intertwine deliciously with lime cream mousse.\" - Tonya Pitts (Apr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428117274783,"sku":"483235","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/roedererestate_andersonvalley_brut_sparklingwine-1739821517832.png?v=1767042888"},{"product_id":"rostaingcoterotieblonde17-w","title":"Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie \"Cote Blonde\" 2017 (Northern Rhone, France) - [RP 98] [JD 98] [AG 94-96]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eNotes from the winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot counting the much larger Guigal domaine, Rene Rostaing is the closest thing to a true cult star that C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete-R\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003etie has yet produced. A grower since 1971, his first vineyard purchases were a microscopic half acre each in Cote Blonde and in La Landonne on the Cote Brune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRene Rostaing has, since 1991, emerged as one of the Northern Rhone's most respected growers. Before turning to winemaking fulltime, Rostaing split his time between real estate and his small winery. Between 1991 and 1995, he assumed the vineyards of his uncle, the legendary Marius Gentaz, and his father-in-law, Albert Dervieux. From these two traditionalist titans, he also learned to value the noble qualities of classic C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete-R\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003etie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Just about perfection in a glass, the 2017 C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete R\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003etie Cote Blonde is more plush and sexy compared to the La Landonne and has a beautiful, incredibly floral character as well as notes of creme de cassis, mulberries, black raspberries, spice, and new crushed violets. Full-bodied, seamless, and polished, it's an incredible expression of the Cote Blonde and has its own singular character. Drink it any time over the coming 20-25 years.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (12\/12\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Even better than last year, the recently bottled 2017 C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete-R\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003etie La Cote Blonde was singing when I tasted it back in July. Floral and berry notes accent mocha-tinged aromas in this medium to full-bodied wine. It's silky, long and intense, with a couple of decades of life ahead of it. It's simply difficult to describe the waves of savory complexity this wine now shows, coupled with a succulent texture and tremendous length.\" - Joe Czerwinski (19th Dec 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94-96 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep, brilliant ruby color. A highly aromatic bouquet evokes ripe black\/blue fruits, peony, exotic spices and smoky minerals. Smooth and focused on the palate, offering deeply concentrated, yet lively black raspberry, boysenberry floral pastille, spicecake flavors and building spiciness. Finishes smooth, sappy and impressively long, with chewy tannins lending shape and grip to lingering dark berry and floral tastes.\" Josh Raynolds - (Jul 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ELEVAGE","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428134641823,"sku":"RARCRCB17 (6PK)","price":189.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/rostaingcoterotieblonde09-w-2.jpg?v=1614114918"},{"product_id":"rostaingcoterotieblonde18-w","title":"Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie \"Cote Blonde\" 2018 (Northern Rhone, France) - [RP 97-99] [JD 97-99] [AG 96-97]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eNotes from the winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot counting the much larger Guigal domaine, Rene Rostaing is the closest thing to a true cult star that C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete-R\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003etie has yet produced. A grower since 1971, his first vineyard purchases were a microscopic half acre each in Cote Blonde and in La Landonne on the Cote Brune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRene Rostaing has, since 1991, emerged as one of the Northern Rh\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ene's most respected growers. Before turning to winemaking fulltime, Rostaing split his time between real estate and his small winery. Between 1991 and 1995, he assumed the vineyards of his uncle, the legendary Marius Gentaz, and his father-in-law, Albert Dervieux. From these two traditionalist titans, he also learned to value the noble qualities of classic C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete-R\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003etie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97-99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The most tannic of the \"big three\" bottlings this year, the 2018 C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete-R\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003etie Cote Blonde features elegant hints of mixed herbs entwined around bold boysenberry fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, with plentiful fine-grained tannins that firm up on the long finish. Embryonic, but oh so promising, it should blossom in another five years or so.\" - Joe Czerwinski (19th Dec 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97-99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A wine that's going to push the upper limits of my scale, the 2018 C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete-R\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003etie Cote Blonde has a wonderful sense of opulence and elegance paired with huge minerality and power. Giving up primordial notes of perfectly ripe currants, new saddle leather, spice, and wildflowers, it has a magical texture, huge richness and depth, loads of tannins, and a huge finish. It made my pulse jump.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (12\/12\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96-97 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sexy, mineral-laced black raspberry, cherry compote and floral pastille aromas are complemented by exotic spice and olive flourishes. Sappy and precise on the palate, offering vibrant red and dark berry and candied violet flavors underscored by a seam of smoky minerality. Fine-grained, even tannins sneak in very slowly and meld seamlessly on the strikingly long finish, which leaves behind vibrant spice, red fruit liqueur and mineral notes. \" - Josh Raynolds (May 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428134707359,"sku":"RARCRCB18 (6PK)","price":209.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/11681629_708e5fb1-08b7-4fdd-995f-ce6756df6270.webp?v=1765770258"},{"product_id":"rostaingcoterotielandonne18-w","title":"Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie \"La Landonne\" 2018 (Northern Rhone, France) - [WA 96-98] [JD 96-98] [VM 95-96]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eNotes from the winemaker:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nNot counting the much larger Guigal domaine, Rene Rostaing is the closest thing to a true cult star that Cote Rotie has yet produced. A grower since 1971, his first vineyard purchases were a microscopic half acre each in Cate Blonde and in La Landonne on the Cate Brune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRene Rostaing has, since 1991, emerged as one of the Northern Rhone's most respected growers. Before turning to winemaking fulltime, Rostaing split his time between real estate and his small winery. Between 1991 and 1995, he assumed the vineyards of his uncle, the legendary Marius Gentaz, and his father-in-law, Albert Dervieux. From these two traditionalist titans, he also learned to value the noble qualities of classic Cotie Rotie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRating \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96-98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"For the 2018 Cote Rotie la Landonne, Pierre Rostaing put together a blend from two barrels. Wow. Toast and mocha notes frame raspberries and blueberries in this medium to full-bodied offering. It's simultaneously rich, silky and concentrated. Packed with flavor and depth, it looks as if it will be approachable within a couple of years yet be capable of evolving for a couple of decades.\" - Joe Czerwinski (19th Dec 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96-98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2018 Cote Rotie La Landonne offers the classic meaty, mineral, and masculine style that's the hallmark of this terroir. It's powerful and full-bodied, with massive minerality as well as notes of bloody meat, ground pepper, and graphite. It's another serious, concentrated, powerful 2018 that's going to demand bottle age.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (12\/12\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95-96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe, smoke-tinged dark berries and pungent floral scents are brightened by building mineral and spice flourishes. Spicy and impressively concentrated on the palate, offering energetic blackberry and violet pastille flavors, along with exotic spice and cracked pepper nuances. Fleshes out with air while maintaining vivacity, and finishes extremely long and chewy, displaying excellent clarity, steadily mounting tannins and suave florality. \" - Josh Raynolds (May 2020)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428135067807,"sku":"RARCRLL18 (6PK)","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/rostaingcoterotielandonne09-w-2_d9046d98-3543-475b-aa46-e2b24a6a30eb.jpg?v=1614114922"},{"product_id":"schradercabcolesworthy18-m-w","title":"Schrader \"Colesworthy\" Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Napa Valley, California) - [JS 98] [JD 98] [WA 97] [WS 95]","description":"\u003cb\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Schrader Colesworthy, named in honor of Carol Colesworthy Schrader, represents the highest expression of the remarkable Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard. Like our Schrader Old Sparky program, each vintage the wine is crafted from a handful of outstanding barrel lots from this acclaimed estate. Presented in magnum format, this inky dark wine is fabulously aromatic with oodles of ripe blackberries and a unique minerality accented by notes of vanilla, pencil shavings, and forest floor. This magnificently pure Cabernet Sauvignon shows stunning intensity and finesse with seamless texture and perfect balance across the palate.\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\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is fabulous on the nose with raspberries, blackberries, flowers and crushed stones. Violets, too. Full-bodied with fine, creamy tannins that are so polished and beautiful. It goes on for minutes with a tile, berry and floral aftertaste. Drink after 2022.\" - (27\/01\/2021 )\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA tour de force from this team, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Colesworthy is a barrel selection from this site and I believe it’s brought up all in new Darnajou barrels. It’s a quintessential 2018 with its more reserved, elegant, yet incredibly concentrated style, and like its sibling, it has a beautiful, savory style that includes a wealth of red and black fruits as well as espresso, tobacco leaf, cedar pencil, and dried flowers. It’s actually more reserved and backward than the straight single vineyard release and is full-bodied and flawlessly balanced, with massive tannins, integrated acidity, and a great, great finish. Like a lot of top 2018s from Napa, there’s a more Bordeaux’esque quality to this wine. The tannins are firm and present, there’s plenty of edge and cut, and it delivers a beautiful sense of weightlessness on the palate. Forget bottles for 5-7 years and enjoy over the following 25-30 years\u003c\/span\u003e.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (01\/27\/2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchrader’s “Colesworthy” comes from Beckstoffer’s Las Piedras vineyard, produced from 337 clone grown on the C block. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Colesworthy is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels for 18 months. Deep garnet-purple in color, it is youthfully mute to begin, needing some swirling before it explodes with exuberant black cherries, cassis, blackberry pie with sautéed herbs scents, plus a hint of fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of freshly crushed red and black fruit flavors, delivering wonderful vibrancy and finishing long and lively. Bottled in magnums, 118 nine-liter cases were made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A rich and showy version, with really seductive plum sauce, steeped blackberry and warmed cassis notes all working in unison, draping wonderfully over a buried loamy spine. Echoes of smoldering tobacco and melted licorice linger at the very end. Accessible now, as this is primarily fruit-driven. 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The vineyard sits at 1,825 feet, high above the fog line, where temperatures are cool but moderate, and Cabernet Sauvignon in particular thrives with extra time to ripen. The vines bask in a steady breeze and sunlight, surrounded by a forest of ponderosa pine. Lean, quick-draining soils force the vines to struggle, yielding small grapes that possess deep, concentrated flavor with a signature minerality and earthy undertone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) is deep purple-black in color and offers an incredible perfume of lilacs, black truffles, violets and menthol over a core of cassis, mulberries and warm plums plus a waft of tobacco leaf. The palate is full-bodied and built like a brick house with very firm, very ripe tannins and oodles of freshness cutting through the earthy layers, finishing very long. 920 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (29th Oct 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lots of pine forest, savory herbs, California bay leaf, and both black and blue fruits emerge from the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain. It’s another full-bodied, singular wine from Chris that’s perfectly balanced, with beautiful concentration and the purity and balance that’s the hallmark of this great vintage. Short-term cellaring will be the name of the game here and it will be long-lived. Anticipated maturity: 2021-2046\" - Jeb Dunnuck (1\/31\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain), all from Keyes, is dark and explosive on the palate, with tremendous thrust and intensity in all directions. Crushed rocks, menthol, crème de cassis, dark chocolate, pencil shavings and cured meats race out of the glass. Dense and potent, the 2016 has a very bright future ahead of it. The Howell Mountain is a wine of gravitas and pure power. \" Antonio Galloni - (Dec 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 Feb, 2019 – \"I have not had many Howell Mountain cabernets like this with crushed blackberry and blueberry character. Nuanced. Full-bodied and extremely fine-textured. It goes on for minutes. Greatness. Drink after 2020.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures a deep well of cassis, steeped blackberry and warmed plum reduction flavors at the core, slowly unwinding to reveal streaks of graphite, alder and smoldering tobacco on the finish. Muscular but defined, with a deep tug of earth, this should cruise in the cellar. 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First crafted in 2005, the Lokoya Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily sourced from three vineyards: the estate-owned Yverdon vineyard (2,100 feet), the Wurtele vineyard (1,000 feet) and Spring Mountain Vineyard (1,800 feet). Cool daytime temperatures, deficient soil and sharply inclined vineyard terraces combine to create ideal growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines from Spring Mountain express a signature floral perfume, deep red fruit flavors and smooth tannins.\u003cbr\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\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain leaps from the glass with vibrant black currant cordial, blueberry and black cherry scents with touches of tree bark, black pepper, rose hip tea and violets. The medium to full-bodied palate has a solid structure of firm, chewy tannins supporting the muscular fruit, finishing with great freshness and plenty of latent depth. Give it another 2-3 years in bottle and drink it over the next 30+. 624 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (29th Dec 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97+ Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"More backward and tight, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain comes from a handful of vineyards around 1,900 feet in elevation. While they have been buying fruit from Spring Mountain since 2003, the first vintage for this cuvee was 2005. This deeply colored 2015 reveals loads of floral and violet nuances as well as brilliantly pure blue fruits, graphite, and crushed rock characteristics. With building minerality, full-bodied richness, and an elegant, seamless, silky style on the palate, it needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for 2+ decades.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (12\/29\/2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain) is pliant, supple and unabashedly sexy. Silky tannins and soft contours add to the wine's considerable appeal. Succulent dark red cherry, plum, mint and sweet spice are nicely pushed into the foreground. Lifted floral notes add finesse, brightness and sensuality to this undeniably appealing Cabernet Sauvignon from Lokoya.\" - Antonio Galloni (Mar 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is well-packed, with a range of açaí berry, blueberry and black currant fruit looking to spread its wings, but held in check for now by a wall of graphite-edged grip. Mouthwatering apple wood notes show on the finish. Delivers plenty of energy, so you can wait it out in the cellar. Best from 2021 through 2034.\" — J.M (April 24, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872902721695,"sku":null,"price":424.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/lokoyacabspring08-w-2.jpg?v=1614113179"},{"product_id":"lokoyacabspring16-w","title":"Lokoya Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Napa Valley, California) - [JD 99] [WA 97] [VM 95+] [JS 94]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1993, the Spring Mountain District appellation sits above the town of St. Helena on the eastern slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, which separate Napa Valley from Sonoma County. First crafted in 2005, the Lokoya Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily sourced from three vineyards: the estate-owned Yverdon vineyard (2,100 feet), the Wurtele vineyard (1,000 feet) and Spring Mountain Vineyard (1,800 feet). Cool daytime temperatures, deficient soil and sharply inclined vineyard terraces combine to create ideal growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines from Spring Mountain express a signature floral perfume, deep red fruit flavors and smooth tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Also borderline perfection, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District offers more conifer and pine forest notes as well as vivid blueberry fruits, a full-bodied, intense, layered mouthfeel, thrilling elegance, and a big finish. My note on this one was sprinkled with a few expletives and this wine has everything you could want from Cabernet Sauvignon. As with the other 2016s from Chris, 2-4 years of bottle age are recommended.\" (1\/31\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep garnet-purple colored and made up of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain gives up tantalizing notes of licorice, chocolate box and spearmint over a core of crushed blackcurrants, blackberries and kirsch plus wafts of roses and fertile loam. Full-bodied, firm and oh-so-minerally in the mouth, it has a solid structure of grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering earthy note. 825 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (29th Oct 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain) is supple, silky and remarkably pure, with striking nuance to match its soft contours and plush fruit. Resonant and enveloping, with terrific depth, the 2016 is striking today. The Spring Mountain is the most open and inviting of the Lokoya Cabernets, but ideally readers should give it a few years in the cellar, which will allow the full range of aromatics to develop. \" - Antonio Galloni (Dec 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Big and chewy red with blueberries and blackberries and fresh-herb undertones. Full-bodied and chewy. Boisterous and solid. 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(37 acres) of Cotes du Rhone Village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyards have been certified \u003cem\u003ebiologique\u003c\/em\u003e (organic) since 2012. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike many Chateauneuf du Pape growers, the vines of Mas de Boislauzon are located in different parcels spread across the appellation. Most of their terroirs are sand, loam and limestone, rocks and clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheir oldest, most prized vines are their Mourvedre, which on average are a respectable 70 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the \"Tintot\":\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMas de Boislauzon is one of the extremely limited number of wineries in Chateauneuf du Pape that produce wine from close to 100% old vine Mourvedre. In fact, the name \u003cem\u003eTintot\u003c\/em\u003e is an old term for Mourvedre. (Some vintages can also include small amounts of Grenache in the blend as the vineyard is planted to 85% Mourvedre and 15% Grenache.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vines are located in a single parcel and are quite old, many are more than 80 years old! \"Tintot\" made its debut only a few years ago, back in 2006. The wine is aged in a combination barrels that range from 1 to 3 years of age for 12 months before being moved to concrete vats where it rests for an additional year before bottling. The production is extremely small: on average slightly more than 1,500 bottles are made per vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tintot offers more black fruits, olive tapenade, charred meats and graphite, as well as a huge, concentrated, incredibly pure style on the palate. While the Quet is all about opulence and pleasure, this has a more focused, pure style, while not losing a beat on concentration and purity. I'd gladly put this up against Beaucastel's Hommage cuvée. Enjoy this incredible expression of Châteauneuf du Pape anytime over the coming 20-25 years.\" (10\/2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93-96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Mourvèdre-dominated 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Tintot sports an inky color as well as serious, full-bodied, decadent notes of black and blue fruits, roasted herbs, melted licorice and cured meats. It’s certainly not for those craving lightweight aromas and flavors, has sensational mid-palate depth and masses of sweet tannin, all suggesting it will be very long lived. As to the Côtes du Rhône Villages release from this estate, it’s always a smoking value that has real character.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (28th Oct 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PHENIX WINE","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428946469023,"sku":"MDBCPT15750","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/masboislauzontintot10-w-2.jpg?v=1614113404"},{"product_id":"mmondavicab14-w","title":"M by Michael Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, California) - [JS 97] [RP 90-92]","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinery Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResting high atop Napa Valley's exclusive Atlas Peak is our family's Animo vineyard - 15 acres of rocky, volcanic soil at an elevation of up to 1,350 feet. This vineyard exudes power and structure using cutting edge vineyard techniques that focus on the phenolic and flavorful cycles of the vine. With only 264 cases produced, all of the grapes were hand selected and barrel fermented in small lots creating the ultimate Grand Cru of the Napa Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromatics of freshly muddled boysenberries, toasted vanilla and slight woodsy cardamom grace the opening volley. The welcoming notes of this wine offer an integrated structure of approachable and full tannins with interlocked fruits that define the beauty of this vintage. The 2013 M by Michael Mondavi wine has a complete mouthfeel, which is complimented by elegant aromatics and a superb lengthy 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fabulous aromas of mushrooms, cork tree, stones and blackberries. Spices, too. Full-bodied yet focused and precise with a clarity and beauty of fruit that shows fantastic texture. Wonderful length and intensity. A wine that seduces you now but shows such promise for the future.\" - (Jan 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90-92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A barrel sample of the 2014 M by Michael Mondavi was 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and offered up notes of wood smoke, baking spices, red and black currants, and hints of plum and licorice. It is medium to full-bodied, front-end loaded and very seductive. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.\" - Robert M. 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The crop may have been small, but the concentration and depth correspondingly increased. Classic blackberry\/raspberry aromas greet you along with a deep ruby color. On the palate, great balance and acid\/tannin tension continue. Despite the considerable concentration of red fruit, the all-important element of freshness is in abundance.\u003c\/p\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Seeing roughly one-third whole clusters and a mix of new and neutral oak, the 2015 Pinot Noir Estate is another terrific wine from this benchmark estate. Possessing a more structured, backward feel as well as a deep, powerful nose of black currants, charcoal, and scorched earth, this is a serious, age-worthy Pinot Noir that needs 3-4 years of bottle age yet will see its 20th birthday in fine form.\" -Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brilliantly fresh and snappy black raspberry aromas lead into a savory streak of mulberry-laced pork fat, hickory and tobacco smoke, with a hint of crushed slate on this wine's fascinating and shape-shifting nose. Peppery spice grips the palate immediately, then splashes fresh red plum and pomegranate flavors around, finishing on white pepper, cracked nutmeg and unrelenting tension.\" -Matt Kettmann (Dec 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Pinot Noir offers notable depth and textural richness, but it is also very closed in on itself. The aromatics and fruit density are both hugely promising, but readers should plan on being patient with the 2015, as it needs time. Whole cluster inflections from the 35% stems add savoriness throughout. The 2015 is a fabulous wine in the making. Harvest began between August 8 and 10, which is shockingly early.\" -Antonio Galloni (Aug 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - John Gilman:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jeffrey Patterson's 2015 estate bottling of pinot noir is flat out gorgeous on both the nose and palate, and though the wine is unequivocally built for long and graceful cellaring, it is already very, very easy to drink! It comes in at a nicely ripe 13.5 percent octane and offers up a deep and very complex bouquet of black cherries, sweet dark berries, woodsmoke, raw cocoa, a great base of soil, a touch of black tea, lovely spices notes of nutmeg and clove and a discreet foundation of cedary oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, and rock solid at the core, with superb mineral drive, great length and grip, tangy acids, fine-grained tannins and a long, complex and vibrant finish. This is first class pinot noir with grand cru-like palate authority!\" -John Gilman (Aug 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Pinot Noir Estate showcases Mount Eden's darker, brooding side with a smoldering nose of dried black fruits, damp earth, tobacco leaves and cracked leather. It is supple and round in texture, with soft acidity lightly bracing the edges of the palate. It is initially inward and closed on the finish before unclenching and continuing the savory, earth-driven style found throughout. This is a contemplative vintage that could be in an awkward phase, in need of immense aeration, or both. Drinking Window: 2018-2032.\" -Matthew Luczy (Apr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Burghound:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Here the nose is somewhat more deeply pitched with notes of both red dark berries and plum where the floral influence is noticeably more prominent. The medium-bodied flavors possess very good mid-palate density thanks to the abundance of sappy dry extract that also serves to buffer the moderately firm tannic spine shaping the firm and bold finish. This robust effort is clearly intended to age and a decade's worth should see this excellent effort in prime form. 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A few notes of undergrowth and smoke emphasize the breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mouth is structured and powerful but keeps the freshness typical of wines vinified in whole cluster. It is therefore complexity, finesse, structure and an incredible length in the mouth that will accompany your meals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Intensely ripe black-cherry and plum flavors are edged by hints of earth and balsamic in this unctuous Grenache-dominant blend. It's a luscious, rounded wine with plush acidity and ripe tannins that invite youthful consumption. Enjoy through 2026.\" - Anna Lee C. 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This wine should be approachable soon after release.\" - Josh Raynolds (Jul 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eSpiced roses and dried, red berries amid woody aromas and dried herbs. Classic style. The palate has a smooth and juicy core of fine tannins, carrying ripe, red-fruit flavors. Slightly chewy finish. Drink or hold.\" (July 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of dusty earth and cherries lead the way on the nose of the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Reine Jeanne, a blend of 85% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 5% Syrah. 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The Premiers and Grands Crus from the Montagne de Reims area predominate and lend their distinctive personality to these wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe nose, amazingly clean, is expressed through a rich palette of aromas, including citrus, pear and apricot with some subtle notes of hazelnut and a discreet touch of buttery brioche.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSucculent and substantial to the palate, yet with an unfettered freshness, this wine is eminently seductive: a model of perfect balance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A buttery, creamy and flavorful rendition based on the 2014 vintage, showing biscuit, lemon curd, raspberry and honeycomb aromas. Very soft bubbles. Around 50% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir and 10% meunier. 8g\/L dosage. Drink now.\" (Jun 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Palmer was one of the few houses who prevailed with its NV based on the tricky 2017 vintage. The house's style of crisp, taut northern Montagne fruit opened up with time on lees very much on show, with apricot pastries and toasted almond flavours captured with a good dash of citric length from the Montagne Chardonnay. Approachable, yet there's nuance and interest here. 57% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Noir and 21% Pinot Meunier, with 40% reserve wines.\" - Tom Hewson (Oct 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe NV Brut La Réserve is a blend of 51% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir and 17% Pinot Meunier. Reserve wines from 2015, 2016 and 2018, which make up 41% of the blend, complement the 2019 base. Rich shortcrust pastry on the nose comes with the tiniest bit of smokiness. The palate presents smooth, tart yet ripe apple flesh and a touch of honeyed evolution with beautifully smooth, almost calm mousse. Suppleness, lovely brightness and a chalky backdrop make this an elegant proposition. Dosage is 6.5 grams per liter. (Lot: L24123C)\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The bright yellow NV Champagne Brut Reserve is luxurious on the nose, with aromas of pastry cream, fresh baked brioche, baked apples, and candied citrus. Full-bodied, it keeps its decadent feel all the way through, with a note of hazelnut, and is robust in style. Enjoy it over the coming several years.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintessential","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":37429158936735,"sku":"919046","price":139.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/PalmerBrutReserveNV-w-2_c00233fc-01bb-48b8-818c-7cc77a49b444.png?v=1614114076"},{"product_id":"palmerbrutreservenv-w","title":"Champagne Palmer \u0026 Co. Brut Reserve NV (Champagne, France) - [JS 92] [DM 91] [VM 91] [JD 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Palmer Brut Reserve is based on a selection of wines from the best vineyards in the Champagne region. The Premiers and Grands Crus from the Montagne de Reims area predominate and lend their distinctive personality to these wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe nose, amazingly clean, is expressed through a rich palette of aromas, including citrus, pear and apricot with some subtle notes of hazelnut and a discreet touch of buttery brioche.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSucculent and substantial to the palate, yet with an unfettered freshness, this wine is eminently seductive: a model of perfect balance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A buttery, creamy and flavorful rendition based on the 2014 vintage, showing biscuit, lemon curd, raspberry and honeycomb aromas. Very soft bubbles. Around 50% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir and 10% meunier. 8g\/L dosage. Drink now.\" (Jun 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Palmer was one of the few houses who prevailed with its NV based on the tricky 2017 vintage. The house's style of crisp, taut northern Montagne fruit opened up with time on lees very much on show, with apricot pastries and toasted almond flavours captured with a good dash of citric length from the Montagne Chardonnay. Approachable, yet there's nuance and interest here. 57% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Noir and 21% Pinot Meunier, with 40% reserve wines.\" - Tom Hewson (Oct 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NV Brut La Réserve is a blend of 51% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir and 17% Pinot Meunier. Reserve wines from 2015, 2016 and 2018, which make up 41% of the blend, complement the 2019 base. Rich shortcrust pastry on the nose comes with the tiniest bit of smokiness. The palate presents smooth, tart yet ripe apple flesh and a touch of honeyed evolution with beautifully smooth, almost calm mousse. Suppleness, lovely brightness and a chalky backdrop make this an elegant proposition. Dosage is 6.5 grams per liter. (Lot: L24123C)\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The bright yellow NV Champagne Brut Reserve is luxurious on the nose, with aromas of pastry cream, fresh baked brioche, baked apples, and candied citrus. Full-bodied, it keeps its decadent feel all the way through, with a note of hazelnut, and is robust in style. Enjoy it over the coming several years.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintessential","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37429159002271,"sku":"919050 (6PK)","price":59.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/PalmerBrutReserveNV-w-2_95313bd3-6685-46c8-b391-7ec8efb45410.png?v=1614114077"},{"product_id":"billiotbrutrose-w","title":"Henri Billiot Brut Rose Champagne Grand Cru NV (Champagne, France) - [JD 90] [WA 90] [VM 90] [WS 90] [VM 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaetitia Billiot is the fourth generartion to estate bottle Champagnes at this domaine in the Grand Cru Village of Ambonnay. Her Great Grandfather Louis Billiot bottled small amounts of wine, but it was his son and Laetitia’s Grandfather Henri that created estate today. Laetitia’s father Serge took over in 1954 quickly establishing himself as a top producer, producing a range of wines from his Grand Cru holdings in Ambonnay. Today, Laetitia continues the tradition, working 5 hectares in Ambonnay. Of the 18 parcels that Billiot works, all but one of them are mid slope, in the most desirable sections of this famous village. “The wines of Ambonnay are very vinous, with a lot of strength,” says Laetitia Billiot,“but they are also very fine, with delicacy and finesse. They stay fresh for\u003cbr role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"\u003ea long time.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are pressed in traditional vertical basket presses and vinified in stainless steel, Apart from one barrel fermented vintage wine, called “Cuvee Julie”. The wines don’t see Mal: “We have 100-percent grand cru vines, which always give a high degree of maturity, so we don’t need the malo.” Says Laetitia. The wines are also never stabilized or filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCépage: 80% Pinot Noir (8% 2018 vin rouge), 20% Chardonnay\u003cbr data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eAssemblage: 50% 2019, 50% 2017-2018\u003cbr data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eVillage\/Vyd: Ambonnay Grand Cru; Limestone, clay, chalk\u003cbr data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eMalo: No\u003cbr data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eÉlevage: Stainless steel, vin rouge aged in barrique\u003cbr data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eSur Latte: 36 Months\u003cbr data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eDégorgement:\u003cspan\u003e September 2022 (6-7)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"The NV Champagne Brut Rosé is 80% Pinot Noir (10% vin rouge from 2016) and the remainder Chardonnay. It is lifted with a perfume of strawberries and cream, peach rings, and fresh flowers, and the palate is medium-bodied and refreshing, with an energetic mousse and a clean, modest finish. More tangerine citrus and a bit of salinity appear on the finish. This is a lovely entry rosé to drink over the next 10 years.\" - Audrey Frick (November 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisgorged in May 2018, the latest release of the NV Brut Rosé Grand Cru offers up notes of smoky red apples, Griotte cherries and mandarin. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, powerful and vinous, with ripe acids, a youthfully frothy mousse and a tangy, mouthwatering finish. This is a gastronomic rosé—dominated by Pinot Noir from Ambonnay—that would work well at table.\" - William Kelley (April 2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWell-knit, with fresh acidity and a subtle tang of salinity married to flavors of wild strawberry, nectarine, chalk and pickled ginger set on a lacy mousse. Disgorged March 2022. Drink now. 250 cases imported.\" - Alison Napjus (November 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"The NV Brut Rosé (80% Pinot Noir\/20% Chardonnay) is bold, forward and perhaps a bit hearty in feel, but certainly enjoyable. It is a vinous Champagne for the dinner table. Bright red-toned fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper emerge with some coaxing. All things considered, this is nicely done. Dosage is 6-7 grams per liter. Disgorged: March 22, 2023\" - Antonio Galloni (November 2023)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SKURNIK WINES","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37429402632351,"sku":"KBA4","price":65.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/billiotbrutrose-w-2.jpg?v=1614108827"},{"product_id":"chapoutiersizeranne12-w","title":"M. Chapoutier Hermitage \"Monier de la Sizeranne\" 2020 (Northern Rhone, France) - [JS 95] [JD 94] [WS 94] [VM 93-95] [WA 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name Chapoutier occupies a storied place in the history of the Rhône Valley, beginning 1808, when the family first settled in the Rhône Valley.\u003cspan\u003e Throughout the 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e century and well into the next, M. CHAPOUTIER and its eponymous winery grew steadily, producing wine from esteemed vineyard sites such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. However, 1990 was a watershed moment for the winery, with the arrival of Michel Chapoutier. Under his leadership, the maverick winemaker established bold initiatives. For example, the introduction of Single Vineyard Selection that express the unique terroir of a site, or wine labels embossed in braille for the visually impaired. In each instance, Michel’s decisions were, and continue to be, driven by a deep respect for the soil, climate, and his fellow human beings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep garnet red. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e red fruit (rapberry, blackcurrant), with a hint of licorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Round and elegant wine with concentrated and gentle tannins. The final is on blackcurrant, raspberry and spicy (pepper) aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hermitage “Monier de la Sizeranne” comes from a blending of different soils from West to East: • “les Bessards”: from a granitic origin, it constitutes the “soul” of a good Hermitage. • “le Méal”: old alluvial terraces, with a lot of gravels and shingles more or less calcareous. • “les Greffieux”: silty soil with shingles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification: \u003c\/strong\u003eEntirely destemmed, the grapes ferment in concrete tanks. From one to two daily treadings ensure a good extraction. Temperature varies between 30 and 33°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing: \u003c\/strong\u003e18 months ageing, 85% of which takes place in oak barrels, giving the wine its notes of oak. The remaining 15% is aged in concrete tanks to preserve minerality and freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent Hermitage with the imposing structure we expect from this appellation, but also excellent balance. Stacks of elderberry and pepper, and also a touch of leather. So much depth and expression, but not a jot overbearing or heavy. In spite of the serious tannins at the finish there are wonderful flashes of red and black berry fruit. From blocks with granitic and sedimentary soils. Some whole bunch. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.\" (Apr 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Leading off the Hermitage, the 2020 Hermitage Monier De La Sizeranne is as classic as they come and has a balanced, layered, impressively structured profile as well as ample dark fruits, some smoky, meaty, leathery nuances, ripe tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. Coming from a mix of terroirs, destemmed, and aged 16 months in a mix of barrels and demi-muids (20% new), this serious, age-worthy Hermitage will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for over two decades.\" (Dec 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This meaty, rich, polished Hermitage is intense and focused, showing serious tension between the plum, grilled cherry and smoking incense notes and the mounting mineral energy. This wine's elements are rounded out with warm earth, silky ganache and graphite on the nicely textured finish. Drink now through 2040. 150 cases imported.\" – Kristen Bieler (Mar 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93-95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Saturated ruby. Vibrant, smoke-accented cherry, dark berry and floral aromas are complicated by suggestions of black pepper and licorice. Supple and broad on the palate, offering pliant black raspberry, bitter cherry, candied violet and spicecake flavors that become sweeter as the wine opens up. A floral pastille note builds on the persistent, floral-driven finish, which shows fine delineation and round, slowly building tannins. The 2016 rendition of this wine was showing beautifully this past June, with highly expressive floral and mineral notes, pliant texture and resounding blue fruit character. It has miles to go, but it's pretty gorgeous right now.\" - Josh Raynolds (Dec 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is loaded with cassis and blueberries—it's a really fruit-forward Hermitage, but one that still shows a modicum of granitic restraint on the medium to full-bodied palate, smooth, silky tannins and an elegant finish.\"'' – Joe Czerwinski (May 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872936046751,"sku":"390514 (6pk)","price":154.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Sizeranne-Red-NV-Bottle.png?v=1783545842"},{"product_id":"gossetgrandereserve-3l-w","title":"Gosset \"Grande Reserve\" Brut Champagne NV (Champagne, France) [3.0 L MAGNUM] - [WS 93] [WA 92] [JS 92] [WE 92] [JD 90]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass:\u003cbr\u003eBright and golden in color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the nose:\u003cbr\u003eThe attractive and expressive nose evokes flavors of ripe red blackcurrants, wheat, dried fruits\u003cbr\u003eand gingerbread. A promise-filled introduction of outstanding concentrated yet refreshing gourmet\u003cbr\u003escents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate:\u003cbr\u003eThe palate is dominated by refreshing mineral notes combined with a warm and consistent flavour echoing the wine's richness and plumpness. From under a rich expression of ripe and dried fruit, a gentle persistent freshness comes through. A subtle and beautifully crafted framework which is the signature of Gosset champagnes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood Pairing:\u003cbr\u003eUndoubtedly a wine for the table, a perfect match with sweet and subtly spiced dishes of cooked fruit, sweet and sour, tajines, etc. This Champagne is a dual personality that gladly complements elaborate dishes with simplicity as by nature it is both tender and tense and sophisticated and confident.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\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;\" startcont=\"this\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"A spine of chiseled acidity structures this vivid, creamy Champagne, which has a minerally underpinning of smoke and brine and flavors of Asian pear, baked pineapple, lemon curd, toasted brioche and roasted almond. Should pair well with grilled fish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now through 2027. 1,750 cases imported.\" - AN (Nov 2022)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of crips orchard fruit, pear and apricot, mingled with hints of fresh bread and pastry, introduce the latest release of Gosset's NV Brut Grande Réserve, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy but incisive wine that's deceptively generous but also structured to reward some bottle age.\" - WK (Sep 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is very fresh and has attractively flavorful, punchy fruit presence, in a very pure mode. Strawberries and grapefruit and some pastry and spiced-biscuit to close. Drink now.\" (Jul 2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e92 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nonvintage Champagne cuvée from Gosset is very much in the house style: crisp and without malolactic fermentation. Ripe fruits balance the crispness while some bottle age has allowed the acidity to soften. This is a very fine wine that is ready to drink.\" - RV (Dec 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe NV Grande Reserve Brut, which is 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, and the rest Pinot Meunier and 8 g\/l dosage, is lifted with tropical and citrus fruit including lychee, orange blossom, and lime. Juicy and medium-bodied, with tangerine and mango, it is a solid entry to the range. 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Demonstrating an illustrious combination of yesterday and today, its fresh exuberance showcases layers of depth and complexity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrating twenty years of winemaking excellence, J Cuvée 20 proudly displays an exceptional, stylish assemblage from our best cool-climate vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight-bodied, full-flavored and complex, this wine is dry, toasty and handsomely mature in flavor. Made primarily from the 2017 vintage, it offers brioche, white pepper, citrus, ginger and grilled baguette notes on a vibrant texture of fine-grained bubbles. Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh and focused, this energetic Brut delivers aromas of lemon peel, chalky minerality and chopped herb mélange on the nose. The palate is racy and alive, with driving citrus-laden acidity, pithy lemon and floral flavors and just a bit of grip at the finish\u003c\/span\u003e.\" - Tom Capo (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Made from 51% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, and the rest Pinot Meunier, the NV Cuvee 20 Sparkling Wine pours a rich golden color, with ripe aromas of roasted pineapple, orange rind, bread dough, and white flowers. It offers a lively and rounded mouthfeel, with ripe fruit on the palate of poached pear and peach, and it has a soft texture. Drink it over the next few years.\" (Jul 2023)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nicole Hitchcock, head winemaker at classic Sonoma sparkling house J Vineyards, crafts more than 30 wines annually. The J Cuvée 20 is a classic blend of the three Champagne grapes across the six estate vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. This flagship wine aims to be fresh and fruit-forward, showcasing richness and texture. 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The terroir of Jonata property is unique to this site, comprised of eight hundred feet deep Careaga sands. These sands are extremely calcareous, retain almost no water and are virtually devoid of nutrients. In fact, these soils are so poor and the site so unique that the property was thought to be unfit for grape growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 'desafio' (defiance) of this conception, vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano hedged his bets and planted the eighty acres of vineyards to a potpourri of different grape varietals. The original planting was made with Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Syrah and, more recently, Grenache and Viognier — the Grenache was later ripped out and replaced with Petit Syrah. Today there are only twenty acres of Cabernet Franc and nine acres of Merlot in the entire Ballard Canyon Appellation, so to say that Jonata was bucking the trends would be an understatement to say the least!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from the Jonata Estate in Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, and the blend is almost entirely Syrah, with a smidge of Viognier in the classic Northern Rhone style. After fermentation, the wine is aged in 30% new French oak, with the remaining 70% neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2022 La Sangre de Jonata is now mostly sourced from own-rooted vines. A stellar wine, the 2022 races across the palate, showing exceptional textural intensity and mind-blowing balance. Inky red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, menthol, licorice and plum infuse the 2022 with captivating depth and dimension. The long, sustained finish adds to the wine’s allure.” – Antonio Galloni (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2022 La Sangre De Jonata is just about all Syrah yet includes 3% Petite Sirah and 2% Viognier. This deep purple-hued beauty boasts a gorgeous nose of blackberries, darker raspberries, sage, violets, and ground pepper. Medium to full-bodied and incredibly well-balanced, with building yet fine tannins, it's a more elegant and seamless expression of the cuvée yet still brings incredible richness, flawless integration of its fruit, tannins, and acidity, and a great finish. Drink bottles any time over the coming 10-15 years.” (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The high point of the vintage for Jonata, the 2022 La Sangre de Jonata is a blend of 95% Syrah, 3% Petite Sirah and 2% Viognier and features a higher proportion of own-rooted vines than in previous years. It opens on an introverted note, slowly unwinding a dramatically dark and spice-laden bouquet of cardamom, cracked pepper, black licorice and camphor aromas with its classically dark-fruited core. Despite the outsized concentration that typically defines this wine, the palate remains taut and focused as it transitions into a burly, assertive finish lifted by a surprising and refreshing sense of buoyancy.” – Matthew Luczy (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872937291935,"sku":"10JWSAN75-1","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/sangre.png?v=1760364780"},{"product_id":"kvintnerscattleking17-w","title":"K Vintners \"Cattle King\" Syrah 2017 (Snipes Mountain, Yakima Valley, Washington) - [JD 97] [WA 95] [JS 94] [VM 93+]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA grown wine showing the vineyard and vintage in such a harmonious way. Purple fruit, mint, black olive and forest floor rest on a foundation of rock. Rich earth, full and compelling perfection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 was a fantastic year for making wine with a cool spring and a fair amount of rain. Washington had an ideal spring for heathy vines. The moderate temperatures during summer were perfect for small clusters and yet delayed veraison into the fall where we had a consistent ripening season that allowed us to hang the fruit for perfect tannin and flavor without losing acidity or acquiring too much alcohol. Overall it was a vintage to remember.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vineyards we work with are farmed using the most up to date sustainable practices.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpland Vineyard (100%): Located in the Snipes Mountain AVA in the heart of the Yakima Valley. With slopes facing in all four cardinal directions and an elevation that ranges from 750 to 1300 feet, Upland is some of the oldest and most diverse soils in the state - ancient, rocky soils mostly untouched by the Missoula Floods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYield: 2.3 tons per acre Yeast: native 100% whole cluster fermentation 49 days on skins 61% new French oak puncheons 22 months barrel-aged on lees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e5.5 g\/L titratable acidity 3.98pH 14.0% alcohol. No residual sugar\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 17.3333px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From a site on Snipes Mountain composed of rocky, basalt soils (steep hillside slopes), the 2017 Syrah Cattle King is all Phelps clone that was not destemmed and was aged in 60% new oak. This deep ruby\/plum-colored effort offers a complex bouquet of blackberries, mulberries, menthol, beef blood, and ground pepper. With a Cornas-like gaminess, medium to full body, and ripe, polished tannins, give it 2-3 years and enjoy over the following 10-15 years.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (4\/15\/2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Opening with an opulent frame displaying the entire spectrum of fruits from red to blue, the 2017 Syrah Cattle King offers a juicy density and aromas of crème de cassis, boysenberry, black pepper and chocolate. Full-bodied, the boisterous profile seems to go on forever with elements of dark cherry, blackberry and boysenberry essence tied to fine-grained tannins that weigh on the palate with a generous dollop of oak spices. The Cattle King shows power and finesse in a heavyweight frame and ends with a long, bold and chocolaty finish. This is delicious juice.\" - Anthony Mueller (10th Dec 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very ripe with blackberries and toffee. Caramel and brown sugar. Big wine. Full and flavorful.\" - (6 May, 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark red with ruby tones. Aromas of black raspberry, licorice and mocha. Dense, suave wine with terrific depth of texture to its flavors of black cherry, licorice and potpourri; still a bit reticent on the middle palate but nicely combines sneaky sweetness with a distinct savory character\" - and not a bit herbaceous. This fine-grained, sophisticated Syrah finishes with smooth tannins and superb rising length. Incidentally, K Vintners did not make a Heart Syrah Stoneridge Vineyard, a Skull Syrah Stoneridge Vineyard, or an Old Bones Syrah Stoneridge Vineyard in 2017, and the winery has discontinued its Hustler Syrah. 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With a great mid palate weight and earthy tannic structure, there is no doubt you are drinking a Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 5% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is deep garnet-purple colored and features gregarious crème de cassis, black cherry preserves and baked plums with touches of Indian spices, cigar box and charcuterie. Full, firm and decadently fruited, it has a fantastic foundation and very long, layered and expressive finish. 3,202 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (29th Oct 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain checks in as a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Malbec, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. It offers a sensational bouquet of blackcurrants, blackberries, black cherries, savory herbs, bay leaf, and earth. It's medium to full-bodied, beautiful, elegant, has vibrant acidity, fine tannins, and a smoking good finish. It’s another age-worthy wine from this terrific estate that needs short-term cellaring and will keep for 30+ years.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (1\/31\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a rich and tannic young red with blackberries, blueberries and currant bush. Some fresh basil. Full-bodied, chewy and impressive. Burly and fun. Needs at least three or four years to soften. Try in 2022.\" - 4 Feb, 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Intense, with açaí berry, plum and blueberry flavors pumping through, scored with briar, licorice snap and fruitcake notes. The roasted apple wood frame holds all the elements together through the finish. Show lots of youthful grip, so this will need some patience. Best from 2021 through 2040. 3,202 cases made. — JM\" (Issue Oct 31, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most distinctive wines in this range from La Jota. Powerful and vertical in feel, the 2016 offers quite a bit of energy. A rush of blueberry jam, dark chocolate, licorice and grilled herbs give the wine its drive and pure power, while savory overtones add lovely aromatic complexity. \" Antonio Galloni - (Dec 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":40872925102239,"sku":null,"price":319.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/7cdef142-29ef-4a42-a781-7886665a3df7.webp?v=1761865719"},{"product_id":"lansonblacklabelnv-w","title":"Lanson Champagne Le Black Label Brut NV (Champagne, France) - [WA 90] [WS 90] [JD 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1760, Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne Houses. Drawing on family heritage and unique expertise, the men and women of Lanson have been guided for 260 years by their love of a job well done and their love for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique and authentic style of Lanson Champagnes rests on four immutable pillars: a meticulous selection of Crus (including historical villages such as Dizy, Verzenay, Trépail and more); a vinification according to the traditional Champagne principle, using low malolactic fermentation for incomparable fruitiness and freshness; a rare collection of reserve wines spanning numerous vintages over 20 years, and a longer aging in cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe legendary Lanson Black Label Champagne, with its eponymous black label, owes its name to Victor Lanson who wished to pay tribute to the House's flagship market, Great Britain. This wine perpetuates the Lanson style everywhere, throughout the ages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description__tasting-note\" c-productdescription_productdescription=\"\"\u003eColor  Brilliant, clear, amber highlights, stream of fine bubbles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description__tasting-note\" c-productdescription_productdescription=\"\"\u003eAroma  Springtime aromas, toasty, hints of honey notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description__tasting-note\" c-productdescription_productdescription=\"\"\u003eTaste  Bouquet of ripe fruits, citrus notes, lightness, freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlend: 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier\u003cbr\u003eNumber of crus: 50 to 60 different crus\u003cbr\u003eAgeing: 3 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Disgorged on June 2023 and based on the 2018 vintage, the NV Brut Black Label has a delicate, herbal bouquet with aromas of orchard fruit, spring flowers, lemon oil and spices, followed by a medium-bodied palate with tensile and bright acids. It concludes with an energetic, elegant finish.\" - Yohan Castaing (Nov 2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A vibrant Champagne, with hints of brioche and pastry enriching flavors of juicy white peach, candied ginger and lemon meringue on a fine, creamy bead. Lingering, lightly spiced finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Disgorged September 2020. Drink now. 20,000 cases imported.\" - Alison Napjus (Nov 2022)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The flagship of the brand, the NV Champagne Le Black Label Brut release is based on the 2016 vintage with 40% reserve wine spanning 10 vintages. Some of the reserve wine is aged in cask, the remainder in stainless steel. The nose is expressive and fragrant with ripe red fruits, white strawberry, red roses, and brioche. The palate is juicy and round, with primary juicy Anjou pear, Mirabel plum, and honeycomb. A crowd pleaser, this is perfect as an aperitif and for parties. Drink 2022-2030.\" (Nov 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37429892120735,"sku":"130433 (6 PK)","price":59.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/lansonblacklabelNV-w-2.jpg?v=1614112955"},{"product_id":"figarotinto16-w","title":"Figaro Tinto Garnacha 2016 (Calatayud, Spain) - [JD 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFigaro spends just a few months in oak barrels, giving it a nice, spicy flavor boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright violet. Dark berry and cherry aromas show a jammy aspect. Supple and gently sweet, with good lift to its black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. Smooth and broad on the finish, leaving behind a hint of spiciness. Extremely easy to drink and an excellent value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The 100% Garnacha 2016 Figaro Tinto Calatayud is a smoking value and is another red brought in by Kysela that knocks it out of the park on the value scale. Bright berry fruits, dried herbs, earth, and a touch of spice all flow to a medium-bodied, rounded, fleshy red that has loads of upfront charm and accessibility. It’s not going to make old bones, but as a house red to enjoy over the coming couple of years, it’s hard to beat.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (3\/27\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Spicy plum and berry aromas are earthy prior to a snappy, slightly shearing palate. Tomato and red fruit flavors hold their energy on a smacking, gritty finish with pop. This Garnacha delivers value and quality. 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Named in memory of my grandfather, Gandona, which translates to “humble man,” Gandona always consists of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the highest and steepest blocks on the property, which consistently articulate the most profound and striking expression of our terroir, both emphatic and eloquent, like Gandona.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Moving to the two 2015s, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Gandona is the grand vin and, as always, is all Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 21 months in 75% new French oak. It has a more flamboyant, voluptuous style compared to the more classically styled 2016 and offers loads of cassis and plum fruits, full body, building tannins, and complex notes of licorice, dried flowers, and loam soil. It’s going to evolve nicely for 20-25 years.\"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is very deep purple-black in color with a crushed plums, blackberries and black cherries nose with hints of dried herbs and smoked meats plus menthol and chocolate box notes. The full-bodied palate is rich, finely textured and fresh, with great purity and length.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous. Rich, deep and explosive in the glass, the 2015 exudes richness in every dimension. A rush of raspberry jam, blueberry jam, spice, menthol and new leather build as this striking Cabernet Sauvignon shows off its pedigree and pure class. The 2015 packs a real punch and yet remains racy and supple, not to mention absolutely irresistible. Wow!\"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"This is a little heavy with lots of dark berry, mint and chocolate character. Full body, chewy and polished tannins and a flavorful finish. 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Despite the confusing backstory, this wine is far from difficult to understand and appreciate. A blend of Grenache Blanc and Clairette in roughly equal parts, it is a bright, clean and mineral-laden white wine that we look forward to tasting every year when we visit famille Giraud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVariety: Grenache Blanc, Clairette\u003cbr\u003eAging: Aged 6 months in tank (2\/3) and neutral French oak barrels (1\/3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Looking at the two whites, both are noteworthy. 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Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline 2016 (Northern Rhone, France) - [JD 98 \u0026 #46 of Top 100 of 2020] [WA 95-98] [WS 95]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLa Mouline is historically the oldest vineyard site in Cote-Rotie, with walls dating back 2,400 years. Today its vines are also the oldest in the region, averaging 90 years of age, with the oldest dating back to plantings in the 1890s, from the first plantings after phylloxera. Acquired in 1963 from the Dervieux family, La Mouline was Guigal’s first single-vineyard Côte- Rôtie, and the inaugural vintage was 1966. This 1-HA vineyard is located on the lighter soils of the Cote Blonde,and is planted to about 11% Viognier, aspects that give La Mouline its telltale aromatic complexity and additional softness and roundness; it is often called the most feminine of Guigal’s Côte-Rôties.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrape Varieties: \u003c\/b\u003e89% Syrah, 11% Viognier\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFermentation: \u003c\/b\u003eIn stainless steel vats. seeing traditional pump overs with fermentation and maceration lasting \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003earound 4 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAging: \u003c\/b\u003e42 months in new oak\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e98 Points \u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0504d;\"\u003e#46 of Top 100 of 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\"Probably one of my favorite wines in the world is the La Mouline Côte Rôtie from the Guigal family. Coming from old vines and a warmer, steep, terraced parcel not far from the estate, it also includes a big chunk of Viognier and spent 4 years in new French oak. The 2016 Côte Rôtie La Mouline shows the more classic, elegant style of the vintage perfectly, offering a kaleidoscope feel in its classic jammy black raspberry fruits and notes of spice box, acacia flowers, bacon fat, and smoked game-like aromas and flavors. Possessing incredible elegance, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and a layered, multi-dimensional texture, this heavenly Syrah can be enjoyed any time over the coming 25-30 years.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (November 2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e95-98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\"Picked later than the 2015, the 2016 Cote Rotie La Mouline shows more dark fruit in its profile—think cassis and black olives—plus licorice and peppery spice. It's full-bodied, rich and supple, with a long finish. 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A blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in used barrels, it’s a terrific value and will offer plenty of pleasure over the coming years.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KYSELA","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":39749599592607,"sku":"F0EE170007MRM","price":28.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/fAEJJsaERZeZ3wg_cGgwaw_pb_x600_b5791a59-f1a3-4f8f-9cca-a4b3e1af1d96.png?v=1617650678"},{"product_id":"villacrecespruno17-m-w","title":"Finca Villacreces \"Pruno\" Tempranillo 2017 - 1.5L MAGNUM - (Ribera del Duero, Spain) - [JS 93] [JD 92] [VM 91] [DM 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, black cherry color. Aromas of red fruit embodied with toffee oaky hints from the aging in French barrel revealing a sweety and fruity wine on the mouth. Reminiscences of ripen fruit and liquorice. It offers a pleasant and soft aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD: It comes from 64 hectares of owns vineyards located in the state of Finca Villacreces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES: 90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAGING: 12 months in 3-year-old French barrels (Darnajou and Taransaud).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas and flavors of blueberries and black licorice here. Full body. Integrated tannins give the wine form, but don’t impose too much. Better in 2021.\" (Jun 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From sandy, chalky soils, (these grapes previously went into Flor de Pingus), the 2017 Pruno is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 12 months in used barrels. It offers loads of blackberries, black raspberries, toasted spice, and hints of oak as well as some graphite in a ripe, concentrated yet pure style. It’s a beautiful wine, developing a touch of minerality with time in the glass, and has both richness and freshness.\" (Apr 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Gismondi on Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Grupo Artevino was founded by the Anton Family, who came to wine via the restaurant world. The family owns the Michelin starred Zaldiaran. The first venture in the wine world was Bodegas Izadi in Rioja, and over the next decade they added Villacreces (Ribera del Duero), Vetus (Toro), and Orben (Rioja). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is delicious, and one you want to drink to the finish. I’m told the grapes used to go into Flor de Pingus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend is 90\/10 tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon, with 12 months of oak ageing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a sense of fruit purity and minerality here,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with noticeable tannins, but it's more dense than grippy. Best with any grilled entrée. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep violet. Aromas of dark berries, licorice and peppery spices; a floral nuance builds in the glass. Sappy and expansive on the palate, offering gently sweet black raspberry and cherry cola flavors and a touch of bitter chocolate. Finishes supple and long, with subtle tannins and a repeating tobacco note.\" - Josh Raynolds (Feb 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, from an estate that borders Vega Sicilia. Dense blackcurrant, cherry and bramble fruit with liquorice and tarry mineral notes. 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The estate has been owned by the Boüard de Laforest family since the Domaine de Mazerat was bequeathed to Comte Maurice de Boüard de Laforest in 1910. It was expanded by the acquisition of Clos de L'Angélus in 1922 by Elisabeth Bouchet his wife and a plot from Château Beau-Séjour Bécot in 1969. The name refers to the three Angelus bells audible from the vineyards, coming from the chapel at Mazerat, the church in Saint-Martin de Mazerat and Saint-Émilion. The château also produces a second wine named Carillon d’Angélus (since 1987) and a third wine, No. 3 d’Angélus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChâteau Angélus was designated a Grand Cru Classé when the Saint-Émilion classification was created in 1955, due to its already outstanding reputation. In 2012, it reached the pinnacle, achieving the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A,\" a distinction it held until the 2021 vintage. In early 2022, the Domaine opted to withdraw from the classification, the next edition of which was scheduled to be officially announced in September of that year. Consequently, from the 2022 vintage onward, the Château Angélus label will only bear the Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion designation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is planted in a 27-hectare vineyard, on slopes with clay soils, as well as on pied-de-côte with clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are aged for 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Effectively half-and-half Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this is a tremendous wine. With very fine tannins, spice from a touch of wood and swathes of ripe fruits give this wine its concentration and its huge potential. The wine has weight and a dark, dense structure that will allow it to age for many years. Drink from 2027.\" - Roger Voss (Apr 2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An Indian summer vintage (as well as the 30th harvest for Hubert de Boüard), this wine is young and closed right now. There's austerity on the attack but the ageing potential is clear in every ripple. Given time in the glass, the spiced cinnamon and toasted cherry-pit notes become more evident, along with intense but fresh blackberry and damson fruits, and the balanced generosity that's such a signature of the property.\" - Jane Anson (Nov 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This has a dense, muscular core of warm blackberry, black currant and fig paste flavors, shrouded under a cloak of tobacco and loam. Not shy on toast and balanced by a hefty ganache edge, this isn't heady at all, just a terrific expression of the muscular, loamy style. Best from 2026 through 2040. 8,335 cases made.\" - JM (Mar 2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Medium to deep garnet in color, the 2014 Angélus needs a fair bit of coaxing to begin to reveal very pretty aromas of lilacs, kirsch, redcurrant jelly and Black Forest cake plus nuances of graphite and menthol. The palate is delicately intense with soft spoken floral and earth notes complimenting the black fruits, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long with compelling restraint. Sporting a good amount of tertiary nuances, it can be enjoyed right now, but make sure to decant it a good 1.5 to two hours prior to drinking.\" - LPB (Oct 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Still youthful ruby-hued, the 2014 Château Angelus is showing beautifully today and brings more richness, depth, and pleasure than most wines in the vintage. Classic Angelus aromatics of red and black fruits, spring flowers, graphite, and cedary tobacco nuances all emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a balanced, layered, incredibly elegant mouthfeel, polished tannins, and a great finish. I love it today yet see no reason it shouldn't continue evolving for another 30 years in cold cellars. Drink 2026-2056.\" (Mar 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe damson-plum, candied-orange and spice aromas pour from the glass of this ripe and generous St.-Emilion. Impressive tannin structure behind all the richness, the bitter-chocolate and expresso notes at the warm and long finish underlining the ripe fruit very neatly. Still so much life and so many years ahead of it. Drink or hold. Château Quintus vertical tasting.\" (May 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"2014 Angelus is fruity and intense with a deep and insisting cassis-like nose. It has lots of pepper and spices followed by notes of blackcurrants and cedar ending with soft tannins and a pleasant, rounded aftertaste. This wine is almost there – give it another 3-5 years and it should provide excellent drinking.\" - Ivar Bjurner (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2014 Angélus has an attractive nose with dark berry fruit, chocolate, singed leather and quite pronounced Cabernet Franc scents that lend complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a very silky texture. Not a powerful Angélus, this is instead refined with impressive \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003emineralité\u003c\/em\u003e towards the finish. Classy and sophisticated. 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We are very proud of this wine and the reputation that it has earned among the world’s top Cabernet Sauvignons. Crafted in extremely limited quantities, from grapes grown on our rocky, hillside estate, this iconic wine is outstanding, exceptionally complex, and full of structure and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant black cherries, warm cassis, chocolate pie and blackberry preserves notes plus nuances of wild sage, forest floor and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is elegantly played and refreshing with velvety tannins and a long mineral-tinged finish.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (31st Oct 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The flagship is the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill, and this cuvée just about always represents the pinnacle of mountain Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. The 2017 is 100% estate Cabernet Sauvignon and reveals a deep purple color as well a stunning bouquet of blue fruits, burning embers, dark chocolate, sage brush, and crushed rocks. It's powerful, full-bodied, and concentrated, and the tannins clamp down on the finish enough to warrant hiding this beauty in the cellar for a solid 5-7 years. If drinking today, give it an hour or two in a decanter. It's another stunning wine from this estate.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (1\/31\/2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill is a positively stellar wine in this challenging year. Crème de cassis, licorice, lavender, chocolate, spice and espresso all run through the 2017. 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In fact, he was the first Champagne producer to visit the U.S.A.  \"Champagne Charlie\", as he became known, was a gracious gentleman and a born salesman, personally selling 300,000 bottles of his Champagne in the U.S. in one year! With a beginning like that, you would think that Charles Heidsieck would be a big-selling, well-known Champagne in the U.S. and throughout the world. But it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery has undergone a number of changes of control during the 20th century and in 1985, Rémy Martin Cognac (a.k.a. Rémy-Cointreau) purchased both Champagnes Charles Heidsieck and Piper-Heidsieck (it had purchased Champagne Krug previously). Rémy-Cointreau's first move was to re-hire the brilliant Daniel Thibault in 1986 to be Chef de Caves for Charles Heidsieck. Régis Camus joined Charles Heidsieck as assistant winemaker in 1994 and has been the head winemaker of the House since 2002, since the untimely death of Daniel Thibault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Rosé Réserve takes its inspiration from the Brut Réserve blend, enhanced with great red Champagne wines that strengthen its generous, sharp identity and its delicately fruity mouthfeel. To achieve this ideal balance between freshness and structure, the Cellar Master selects reserve wines that are intentionally less aged than those used for the Brut Réserve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLEND: 40% Pinot Noir (including 5% of red wines), 35% Chardonnay and 25% Meunier\u003cbr\u003eVINIFICATION: cru by cru, varietal by varietal, in stainless steel vats 5 to 10% of wine vinified in old Burgundy oak barrels\u003cbr\u003eDOSAGE: appropriate, 9 g\/l\u003cbr\u003eCELLARING: drink from now until 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA discerning blend of around 40 crus and a rigorous selection of juices drawn exclusively from the first press. Reserve wines of up to 35%, with an average age of 5 years. Long ageing of 3 to 4 years on lees, much longer than the norms of the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grape selection in this rosé reflects the diversity of the Champagne terroir. As Charles-Camille Heidsieck did in his time, the House strives first and foremost to highlight the typicality of each cru, its potential for expression and the palette of its nuances year after year. This variety offers a very subtle balance with some crus providing fruity notes while others bring an impression of strength, and still others a great refinement. 5% of red wines from Les Riceys, a Côte des Bargem and the largest terroir in all Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEYE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sophisticated powdery pink robe with luminous glints of wild rose. Delicate, vivacious bubbles are the result of extensive ageing in cellars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The proportion of reserve wines, white and red, give this rosé blend a subtle, yet complex nose. The initial fragrances recall home-made strawberry jam fresh from the stove, mixed with the fruitiness of vineyard peach, followed by luscious warm notes of gingerbread laced with a touch of cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The pronounced powerful mouthfeel offers a burst of strawberry, raspberry and blackberry nestled in velvety whipped cream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Really perfumed with flowers and light strawberry jam as well as copper and iron. Medium-bodied, this has ultrafine bubbles, lovely fruit and hints of lemon rind. 40% pinot noir, 35% chardonnay and 25% pinot meunier. 5% of the pinot noir is sourced from Les Riceys. Dosage 8 g\/L. Drink or hold.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Like many Charles Heidsieck Champagnes, this bottling has a fine poise between freshness and maturity. So coming through the yeasty aroma are rich white fruit and textured, toasty flavors. It is full and now ready to drink.\" - Roger Voss (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A blend of 40% Pinot Noir (5% of which is red wine from the village of Les Riceys), 35% Chardonnay, and the rest Meunier, the NV Champagne Reserve Brut Rosé pours a medium salmon\/pink color. The nose is layered, fruity, and inviting, with aromas of crushed strawberries, fresh baked croissant, marzipan, and floral perfume. This carries to the palate, which is balanced with a round and chalky mouthfeel, a spritely mousse, and notes of grapefruit citrus through the finish. It offers a wide drinking window for enjoying now or over the coming 7-8 years.\" – Audrey Frick (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Toasty on the nose, with rich hints of brioche, pastry cream and ground coffee following on the palate. Plush and creamy in texture, this is brightened by finely meshed acidity and a range of crushed plum, raspberry, lime peel and candied ginger notes. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Disgorged 2023. Drink now. 675 cases imported.\" - AN (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Based on the 2019 vintage and complemented by 25% reserve wines, with a 5% still red wine from Les Riceys in the Aube, Charles Heidsieck’s NV Rosé Réserve was disgorged in 2023 with a dosage of eight grams per liter. It opens from the glass with aromas of orange marmalade, melon, peach and candied pear with a hint of bergamot. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied and muscular, ample and textural, with a generous fruit core, succulent yet lively acidity, a pillowy mousse and an attractively perfumed finish. The blend comprises 40% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier and 35% Chardonnay.\" – KK (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The NV Brut Rosé Réserve blends 36% each of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with 28% Pinot Meunier, including 20% reserve wines, based on the 2019 vintage. Smoke, chalk and cherry meet on the nose and carry straight onto the palate. Fine, tiny bubbles burst on this energetic yet elegant pink wine, edged beautifully with pink grapefruit zestiness. Dosage is 10 grams per liter. 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This cuvée is a blend of wines from 5 acres of Les Grandes Vignes \u003cem\u003elieu-dit, \u003c\/em\u003elocated at the top of the hill, and 17 acres in the Les Bessards \u003cem\u003elieu-dit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine des Tourettes combines the influences of this exceptionally potent terroir, bringing together pure granite with splinters of decomposed rocks and the richer, deeper alluvial deposits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe nose is very fragrant, with accents of smoke and notes of gunflint and ink, which, only after a few minutes in the glass, give way to notes of candied black fruit, violet, licorice and a hint of olive and spice. The palate, meanwhile, is marked by intense flavors of cherry, blueberry and fruitcake, sharpened by a spicy touch of pepper. This is a bold, powerful wine with a serious tannic structure structure that frames a long, penetrating finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Crafted from vines planted in two sectors of the hill of Hermitage, Les Bessards (seven hectares) and Les Grandes Vignes (two hectares and the highest vines of the hill), the 2022 Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes reveals a pure, elegant bouquet of flowers, dark berries and spices complemented with licorice notes. Medium to full-bodied, layered and refined, it has velvety, fine-grained tannins with an energetic mid-palate enhanced by bright acids, concluding with a long, ethereal and elegant finish. This stunning Hermitage exudes a lot of energy and freshness and will benefit from some time to integrate its élevage. It promises to be a remarkable bottle. It was matured entirely in barrels, 25% new, and only the Les Grandes Vignes portion underwent fermentation with 80% whole bunches.\" – Yohan Castaing (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A sleek, smoky, sultry red, with violet high tones gilding a dense, ripe palate of wild berries alongside a woodsy character. A salty mineral vein runs through, with an ample robe of grilled apple wood and spices that will further integrate with time. Polished tannins give this a solid frame, which is still a little tight. Best from 2026 through 2035. 1,000 cases made, 150 cases imported.\" – Kristen Bieler (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blackberries, cassis, leather, and graphite notes all define the 2022 Hermitage Domaine Des Tourettes, a perfumed, complex, classic expression of Hermitage. With medium to full-bodied richness, tons of sweet fruit, ripe tannins, and a great finish, give it a few years. Drink 2026-2038.\" (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes unzips ripe red fruit, black cherry and black plum notes alongside stemmy gradations and a flicker of black pepper. Medium-bodied, taut and structured, the savory 2022 requires at least three more years in a cool cellar for the firm tannic core to mellow.\" – Nicolas Greinacher (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Complex roasted nose with deep red fruit aromas. A polished Hermitage that is quite accessible for an appellation with the reputation for needing long aging. Fleshy and elegant, with restrained tannins on the medium-bodied palate. Then, just when you think it is a bit easy-going, the structured stony finish comes through to remind you who's boss. Mostly from the bottom of the Les Bessards section of the hill. Matured 100% in Burgundian oak barrels, of which a quarter were new, for 15 months. 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Estate-bottled in the spirit of the Bordeaux châteaux, Dominus Estate is dry-farmed to allow natural stress and good concentration of fruit. Grape clusters are crop-thinned to allow sun and air to pass in between, helping to achieve full maturation and soften the tannins. Only 20% to 40% new French oak barrels are used in order to limit the extraction of oak notes. To express the unique terroir, the classic Bordeaux grape varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are planted with different root stocks best suited for the varying soil composition of gravel, heavy clay and loam. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e98+ Points - Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2017 Dominus is one of the truly epic, grand wines of the vintage. Rich, dense and explosive, with tremendous concentration and sheer power, the 2017 Dominus captures all the personality of this site along with the natural opulence of the year. Inky dark fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice, plum, gravel and a host of dark spice notes infuse the 2017 with seemingly endless layers of nuance. Over the last two years I have tasted several hundred Napa Valley Cabernets, both from barrel and bottle. There is no question that Dominus belongs among the elite in 2017; it is simply a breathtaking wine. Certainly readers looking for a Napa Valley Cabernet to cellar should put Dominus at the top of their lists.\" Antonio Galloni - (Jan 2020) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There was about 50% of a normal crop this year for the 2017 Dominus, due to strict selection. Grapes were harvested from September 21 to October 3 and the wine was bottled in June 2019. This year the blend is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, aged in 40% new French oak barrels. Very deep purple-black in color, it sashays nonchalantly out of the glass with graceful notions of potpourri, forest floor, crushed rocks, Ceylon tea and licorice with a core of black currant cordial, chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries and preserved plums plus a waft of garrigue. Full-bodied, the palate has a beautifully impactful, wonderfully quiet intensity of black and blue fruits with loads of floral and spicy sparks, framed by firm yet plush tannins, finishing with long-lasting earthy notes. 2,800 cases were made.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (31st Oct 2019) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very intense aromas of fruit, yet complex subtlety. Blue fruit, licorice and blackberries with flowers and perfumes. Full-bodied, round and chewy with black tea, currants and hints of leather and incense. Coffee undertones. Extremely long and exciting. Available April 2020. 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The innovative work of brothers Raphael and Vincent \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBérêche\u003c\/span\u003e has made this one of the most talked about Champagne houses among France’s sommeliers, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecavistes\u003c\/i\u003e and connoisseurs. With lavish praise from Peter Liem and Antonio Galloni, the same is beginning to happen the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis wine is produced from 3 different grape varieties, 1\/3 of each. The strongest identities of each terroir are only selected to get a very balanced blending. The cold flexibility of the Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne combined with the mineral precision from the terroir of Ludes and the Pinots from sandy-limestone terroirs from Ormes give complexity, richness and length to this cuvée. The 30% of reserve wines (perpetual blending system) ensure the style and the wine’s maturation process while respecting the base year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea blend of 70% wines from the base year with the balance reserve wines, composed from approximately one-third each of the three major varieties. A model of harmony, nuance and verve, it is a pure expression of the domaine’s varied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eterroirs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e that demonstrates both the Bérêche brothers' great skill and their originality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Brut Réserve (magnum) is gorgeous. Rich and opulent, the 2019 base captures the natural opulence of the year in its soft curves and engaging personality. Dried pear, crushed flowers, spice and light hazelnut notes. Brut Réserve in magnum is always one of my favorite wines at Bereche, as it is a hidden gem in the range. Dosage is 5 grams per liter.\" - Antonio Galloni (Nov 2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Disgorged in July 2020 with seven grams per liter dosage, the NV Brut Réserve (2018 base) is the latest rendition of this wine. Bursting with aromas of orange oil, crisp orchard fruit and fresh bread, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and gourmand, with tangy acids and an enveloping, pillowy profile.\" - William Kelley (Mar 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The current release of the NV Champagne Brut Reserve is based on the 2019 vintage. It is roughly equal parts Chardonnay, Meunier, and Pinot Noir, with 35% reserve wine blended in. Fruity, floral, and open, with notes of fresh citrus blossoms, orchard fruits, and fresh bread, the palate is generous and approachable, with apricot, berries, and a lightly savory broth. This is consistently one of the best entry wines that versatile enough to drink alone or to accompany a meal. 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The estate is currently managed by the family’s seventh generation, brothers François and Antoine Roland-Billecart, while the cellars lie in the hands of Florent Nys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 33 years, François Domi has handed over the baton of Chief Winemaker to Florent, who has been working as an apprentice under the watchful eye of François since 2005, is now ready to take over the reins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Rosé that brought the world to their knees. Billecart-Salmon's Champagne Rosé helped land a spot on the maps in regards to the appreciation of the pink bubbles. Stylistically the wine is predominately chardonnay lightness and elegance with no skin contact during maceration. Pinot Noir is blended in as a red wine for the light, unique color and red fruit flavors, and it consists of 3 vintages with up to 40% reserve wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% Chardonnay from select favorites crus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the slopes of Epernay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this rosé is full of tart strawberries, raspberries with a hint of lemon zest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a clean and precise rosé Champagne with aromas of bread dough, grapefruit and sliced apples. Dry, pure and elegant, with tight bubbles and a bright finish. 45% chardonnay, 31% meunier and 24% pinot noir, including pinot noir red wine from Mareuil. Based on 2021, with 56% reserve wine back to 2018. 4.9 g\/L dosage. Drink now.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A seamlessly knit rosé Champagne, integrating a vivid backbone of acidity and a lightly chalky underpinning with the fine, detailed perlage. Offers notes of nectarine, white cherry, toast point and orchard blossom. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Disgorged fall 2023 (My Origin 201281). Drink now.\" - Alison Napjus (Nov 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Champagne Le Rose, which pours a medium salmon color, is a benchmark wine in the range and classic for a reason. Medium to full-bodied, with intertwining notes of flowers and spice, it boasts notes of cherry blossom, fresh apricot, strawberries, and almond pastry. Elegant, refreshing, and light, it is approachable and medium-bodied, with a refined mousse. It includes a large proportion of Chardonnay in the blend, along with 21% Meunier and 24% Pinot Noir, and also features the addition of 56% reserve wine. Aged without oak, it has a dosage of 4.9 grams per liter, with a total residual sugar level of 5.5 grams. Drink 2025-2030.\" - Audrey Frick (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Brut Le Rosé (base 2022) is terrific. Rich and layered, yet also light on its feet, this release is a fine example of the house style at Billecart-Salmon these days. Cranberry, rose petal, crushed flowers, mint and chalk are some of the many notes that grace this ethereal, wonderfully nuanced Rosé. Impeccable. Reserve wines are 39%. Dosage is 4.9 grams per liter. Disgorged: June 2025.\" - Antonio Galloni (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of rose, peony, red berries and guava preface the NV Brut Rosé, a medium to full-bodied, elegant and vinous Champagne rosé that concludes with a long, ethereal finish enhanced by menthol notes. A blend of 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, it's based on the 2014 vintage with 46% vins de réserve from nine different vintages and the addition of 6% as a red wine, vinified and matured in stainless steel. Dosage: 4.7 grams per liter.\" - Yohan Castaing (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Based on the 2020 vintage, Billecart-Salmon's signature rosé appears to be on its finest form of recent years under cellar master Florent Nys, full of fragrant, crunchy redcurrant, red cherry and orange fruit with an alluring hibiscus-like floral lift and subtle green peppercorn spicing. The Meunier wraps the intensity of the vintage base in a little softness that keeps the focus on effortless ease (helped by the selection of delicate Chardonnays and young, fresh reserve wines), all adding up to a rosé of immediacy and charm, sweet-natured without sweetness and fragrant without overt fruitiness. 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier.\" - Tom Hewson (Apr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A floral aroma and rich citrus and raspberry flavors mark this full-bodied rosé Champagne. Its crispness comes from the taut minerality and lemon acidity at the end. 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Former and current employers for these stellar winemakers include Joseph Phelps, Newton, Quintessa, Fisher, Seven Stones, Château Troplong Mondot, Premier Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion and Château La Tour Figeac Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery conscious of the benefits of blending, Blackbird aims for a Pomerol style of wine, using distinct combinations of grapes for each of their four proprietary blends; the three higher-priced wines all have far more birds depicted on the label than Arise, the entry-level variation on the theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContrarian is crafted by passion and instinct. This textured blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon possesses both an aromatic richness and subtle tannin profile. It exudes an elegance Blackbird Vineyards' wines are known for, while displaying the regal posture that comes from superior Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. A wine to indulge in now and for decades to come, Contrarian's uniquely supple structure flouts convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend: \u003c\/b\u003e64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAging\/Cooperage: \u003c\/b\u003e21 months in French oak barrels - 75% new, 25% seasoned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bold and expressive with aromas of black cherry, fresh cracked pepper, and bay leaves, Contrarian is sure to impress. Notes of black currant, blackberry, salted caramel, and sweet herbs are complimented by intrepid tannins that carry through to a long, lingering finish. This wine is stunning now and will continue to develop with time in the cellar.\" - Winemaker, Aaron Pott\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine \u0026amp; Spirits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Though Blackbird’s original wine was a merlotfocused blend, current winemaker Aaron Pott takes Contrarian in a savory, less voluptuous direction. The wine is grounded by cabernet sauvignon, with a contribution from Ballard Vineyard on Spring Mountain that lends it stature and breed, as well as mineral-inflected tannins that carry the smokiness of rock striking rock. The wine’s blackberry juiciness and black-olive savor gain depth and detail with air, the flavors glimmering like cool water in a well. It has an old-fashioned sense of Napa Valley, before the wines got fancy. Decant it for Mediterranean lamb.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Blended of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Contrarian Proprietary Red reveals notes of crushed black and red currants, black cherries and red plums with touches of red roses, black tea, tilled soil and tobacco. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers intense red and black fruit layers with plenty of earthy sparks and a grainy frame, finishing long and refreshing. 1,580 cases were made.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Oct 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Starting with the 2016 Contrarian Proprietary Red Wine, this deep purple-colored effort checks in as 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Merlot. It offers plenty of classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon flair in its blue fruits, graphite, licorice, and mineral-laced aromas and flavors. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, has a straight, focused style, terrific purity, and building tannins. It's going to require 4-6 years of bottle age and will drink nicely for 15+ years or more.\" (Jan 2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Contrarian is a bold, powerful wine. Beams of Cabernet tannin give the 2016 its shape and overall feel. Sage, lavender, menthol, licorice, spice and leather add shades of nuance. Potent and also structured, the 2016 needs time in bottle to shed some of its tannin. Contrarian is Blackbird's Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine.\" - Antonio Galloni (Dec 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A juicy and rich red with lots of fruit and polished yet fine tannins. 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Former and current employers for these stellar winemakers include Joseph Phelps, Newton, Quintessa, Fisher, Seven Stones, Château Troplong Mondot, Premier Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion and Château La Tour Figeac Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery conscious of the benefits of blending, Blackbird aims for a Pomerol style of wine, using distinct combinations of grapes for each of their four proprietary blends; the three higher-priced wines all have far more birds depicted on the label than Arise, the entry-level variation on the theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlackbird Vineyards’ Paramour possesses both sensuality and commanding structure. Cabernet Franc and Merlot have a fragile but irresistible chemistry that flourishes when climate, soils, and seasons align. Paramour reveals the passion and harmony embodied in this love affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging \/ Cooperage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 months in French oak barrels - 75% new, 25% seasoned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With a bright approach of blueberry, black cherry, cedar, porcini mushrooms, and mint, the wine shines on the nose of this Cabernet Franc dominant blend. Wonderful richness of violets, plum and chocolate and gives way to tight grain tanins with a supple finish on the palate. This wine is captivating and will continue to develop gracefully with long term aging in the cellar.\" - Winemaker, Aaron Pott\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Composed of 82% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2016 Paramour Proprietary Red is deep garnet-purple colored and features notes of tar, tilled black soil, fungi and oolong tea over a core of red and black currants, black raspberries and crushed plums. Medium-bodied with a chewy, stewed tea-laced frame, it delivers loads of bright, refreshing flavors and a quiet, earthy intensity on the finish. 1,545 cases were made.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Oct 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Paramour is one of the best wines I have tasted from Blackbird. Dark, succulent and inviting, the 2016 possesses terrific depth and nuance. Chocolate, black cherry, spice, new leather and menthol build in this racy, vibrant Cabernet Franc-based blend. Most of this fruit is sourced from Stagecoach, Hudson and Crocker Starr.\" - Antonio Galloni (Dec 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lastly, the Cabernet Franc-dominated cuvée is the 2016 Paramour Proprietary Red Wine. Deep purple-colored, with fabulous complexity in its blackberry, cherry, strawberry, incense, and floral aromas and flavors, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, tight, and straight on the palate. 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Finishes long on the palate with herbal notes that are reminiscent of wild mint.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Syrah comes from a site in the Yakima Valley that was planted by Leighton. Its deep ruby\/purple color is followed by classic Syrah notes of dark berry fruits, smoke tobacco, olive tapenade, and ground pepper. Medium to full-bodied, with both freshness and richness, it’s impeccably balanced, with beautiful fruit and a great finish. It’s another seriously good wine from Brennon that delivers the goods. Drink it over the coming 7-8 years.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (4\/11\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Super fragrant and attractive aromas of wild berries, spices and pepper, as well as dark stones and orange-zest nuances. This has exceptionally defined fruit and length. Really superior definition and concentration are what sets this apart. Tastes of dark cherries, blood plums and dark chocolate with a weave of fine spice and pepper. Plenty here already, but much more to come. Try from 2024.\" - (23 Apr, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A field blend from vines planted in 2009 on volcanic soil at an altitude of 1,200 feet; winemaker Brennon Leighton originally created this wine for his wife, who loves Domaine Tempier; aged in neutral demi-muid and 500-liter puncheons. Medium red with a palish rim. 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This would be regarded as the flag-bearer for the greatness of Champagne as a unique wine region. Bollinger was selected as the Number #1 House by this group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheir dry, toasty style\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis instantly recognizable, \u003c\/span\u003eas six generations of the Bollinger family have maintained that trademark style. Bollinger is one of the rare Grande Marque houses to be owned, controlled and managed by the same family since it was founded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith 399 acres of vineyards situated in the best Grands Crus and Premiers Crus villages, Bollinger relies on its own estate for nearly two-thirds of its grape requirements, including the Pinot Noir that gives its Champagne its distinctive roundness and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe denomination Special Cuvee was created in 1911. The idea came from William Folks, then partner of the illustrious London House of Mentzendorff. This great wine lover felt it was an insult to simply call this great wine \"non vintage\". The suggestion of naming it \"Special Cuvee\" was immediately approved by Monsieur Bollinger.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA blend par excellence, the Special Cuvee is the purest expression of the Bollinger style; of its craftsmanship and its singular conception of what a champagne should be. It is, therefore, on this wine that the House of Bollinger shows how it is different from other Champagne Houses, asserts its qualitative policy and by which it asks to be judged.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier sourced from more than 300 crus, including 85% grands and premiers crus; 15% fermented in old oak barrels. The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of every Champagne house. Its grand recipe explains why, built on incredible depth of 50%-60% reserves. Triumphant complexity is a given at Bollinger, but it’s the dynamic freshness and vitality that really set it apart as one of the most affordable Champagne benchmarks.” - Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Bollinger’s NV Special Cuvée knocks it out of the park. Made from 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Meunier, with 30% of the blend brought up in barrels, it boasts a rich, deep, medium to full-bodied style as well as terrific notes of lemon curd, crème brûlée, caramelized stone fruits, and hints of toasty nuttiness that develop with time in the glass. It’s a big, rich Champagne that stays balanced and pure. Beautiful stuff.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (03\/15\/2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Bright, almost crunchy acidity and the finely detailed mousse carry an expressive mix of poached apricot and cherry fruit, toast point, orange peel and ground ginger flavors in this firm, focused Champagne, with a graphite-laced, minerally finish. Drink now through 2022.\" – AN (Nov 15, 2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Trademark Bollinger complexity with apples, brioche and grapefruit in a very subtly reductive style. The palate is super fine, even and elegant with a refreshing lemon, lime, light-berry and apple-brioche finish. Drink now.\" (19 Jul, 2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Disgorged six months ago, the latest rendition of the NV Brut Special Cuvee was bottled in 2015, and while its core derives from the 2014 vintage, it contains fully 60% reserve wines. The wine wafts from the glass with a classic bouquet of apples, pear, walnut oil and clear honey, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate that's broad-shouldered and Pinot Noir-driven, with a pinpoint mousse, nice tension at the core and a delicately chalky finish. Gilles Descotes commented that one of his biggest challenges is finding enough wine raised in wood to make the Special Cuvee in years where Grande Annee is produced - and to that end, Bollinger is significantly expanding its barrel program to ferment even more base wine in used oak.\" - William Kelley (Apr 2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10pt;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10pt;\" _mce_style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"YOUNGS MARKET","offers":[{"title":"6.0 L","offer_id":37463057498271,"sku":"24495 (1PK) \/ 209781","price":1224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/bollingerspecialcuvee-w-2_4f6a5f5e-c600-4158-8e6b-7f8b11b77bf8.jpg?v=1614107065"},{"product_id":"bollingerspecialcuvee-w","title":"Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne (Champagne, France) - [DM 95] [JS 93] [BH 93] [WS 93] [JD 92] [WA 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1829, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBollinger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been producing great Champagnes with a powerful, sophisticated and complex style.  \u003c\/span\u003eIn 2006, the prestigious French wine magazine La Revue du Vin de France surveyed the most significant group of sommeliers and wine writers to help select the top 50 Champagne Houses. This would be regarded as the flag-bearer for the greatness of Champagne as a unique wine region. Bollinger was selected as the Number #1 House by this group. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTheir dry, toasty style\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis instantly recognizable, \u003c\/span\u003eas six generations of the Bollinger family have maintained that trademark style. Bollinger is one of the rare Grande Marque houses to be owned, controlled and managed by the same family since it was founded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 399 acres of vineyards situated in the best Grands Crus and Premiers Crus villages, Bollinger relies on its own estate for nearly two-thirds of its grape requirements, including the Pinot Noir that gives its Champagne its distinctive roundness and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe denomination Special Cuvee was created in 1911. The idea came from William Folks, then partner of the illustrious London House of Mentzendorff. This great wine lover felt it was an insult to simply call this great wine \"non vintage\". The suggestion of naming it \"Special Cuvee\" was immediately approved by Monsieur Bollinger. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA blend par excellence, the Special Cuvee is the purest expression of the Bollinger style; of its craftsmanship and its singular conception of what a champagne should be. It is, therefore, on this wine that the House of Bollinger shows how it is different from other Champagne Houses, asserts its qualitative policy and by which it asks to be judged. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If it’s good enough for James Bond, it’s good enough for you. Bollinger Champagne has made a number of cameos in James Bond films over the year. This non-vintage Special Cuvée is an example of a classic Champagne done well. Notes of marzipan on the nose and the palate give toastiness and leesy notes, specifically sourdough. It’s classic for a reason and would only elevate any table it finds itself on. – Brianne Cohen (Dec 2022)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lovely density and a fine-bubble texture. Dried apple and apricot with hints of dried flowers. Medium to full body. with medium-rich fruit. Spice, zest and ginger character. Usually 10% in barrel. 60% pinot noir, 25% chardonnay and 15% pinot meunier. About 40% reserve wine kept in magnums. Always really well done. Drink now. (July 2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Allen Meadows' BurgHound:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Restrained and very pretty aromas include those of yeast, Meyer lemon, petrol and green apple where the latter element is picked up by the utterly delicious, vibrant and detailed flavors that possess fine complexity on the agreeably dry but not austere finish. The supporting mousse is dense but fine and overall, this is a wine that could be enjoyed now or held for up to a decade. Excellent.\" (Jan 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fine and seamless, with mouthwatering acidity well-meshed with a rich range of crème de cassis, poached apricot, gingerbread and almond extract flavors, plus accents of fleur de sel, Meyer lemon peel and star anise. Long and lively on the creamy finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.\" – AN (Nov 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Champagne Special Cuvée is 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, and a small amount of Meunier, with the base wine coming from the 2018 vintage and 15% from reserve. Light golden in color, the nose is vinous and forward, with ripe and opulent fruit, offering notes of yellow flowers, orange zest, redcurrants, toast, and broth. The palate is ripe with red plum and displays a chalky texture with a fine mousse. Classic and balanced, this is a great entry wine for the range with its balance of power and finesse. Drink now and over the following 10-15 years.\" (Nov 2022)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Like its rosé counterpart, the latest release of Bollinger's NV Brut Special Cuvée is showing especially well, bursting from the glass with aromas of honeyed apples, crisp stone fruit, buttery pastry, ripe lemons and fresh walnuts. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and vinous, with a deep core of beautifully ripe fruit, racy acids and a pillowy mousse, it's a charming, characterful wine that proves that Special Cuvée is firmly back where it belongs.\" - William Kelley (Aug 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37463058350239,"sku":"193987 (6PK) \/ 209720 (6PK)","price":69.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/Bollinger-Special-Cuvee.png?v=1765229035"},{"product_id":"burgogarnacha16-w","title":"Burgo Viejo Garnacha Old Vine 2016 (Rioja, Spain) - [VM 90] [JS 90] [JD 90]","description":"\u003cb\u003eNotes from the winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style19\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style18\"\u003eThis wine is our tribute to the flagship grape variety of Rioja Baja. Garnacha has been grown in Alfaro for many centuries in perfect balance with the local soils and climate which result in our intensely fruity wines, full-bodied and with velvety soft tannins. Deep and brilliant cherry color; red wild berries, violet and subtle spice on the nose; the taste sensation is rich, long, and very smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Vibrant red fruits aromas gain urgency with air and pick up an appealing floral quality. Silky and seamless in texture, offering open-knit raspberry and cherry flavors that become spicier on the back half. In a plush, emphatically fruity style, finishing juicy and quite long, with soft tannins framing the exuberant fruit.\" - Josh Raynolds (February 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe wild raspberry and cassis fruits that are really brambly and expressive. The palate is all raspberry with smooth tannins and gently tangy appeal. Drink now.\" - James Suckling (November 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This estate turned out an outstanding 2016 Old Vine Garnacha, which is 100% varietal brought up all in tank. Classic notes of darker cherries, currants, tobacco, and cedary herbs all flow to a medium-bodied Garnacha that has plenty of fruit and spice, a rounded, layered texture, and tons of charm. 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