{"title":"All Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"zacameszblacn11-w","title":"Zaca Mesa Z Blanc 2011 (Santa Ynez Valley, California)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach grape is hand-harvested and fermented separately in French oak barrels. Blending trials begin in January to assess each component and continue until April. Once the final blend is determined the separate lots are combined in tank and then placed back into neutral barrels to finish the aging process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the addition of three acres of Grenache Blanc to our vineyard in 2005, we realized the potential to craft a classic southern Rhône white blend. Each grape variety adds its own personality: Grenache Blanc brings notes of green apple and melons; Roussanne adds flavors of figs, honey and spice; and Viognier adds a layer of beautiful white flowers and stone fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Z-Blanc displays bright aromas of golden apples, melon and honeyed spices. The palate shows great texture with tart stone fruits, mineral and toasty oak, leading to an extremely long finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThis blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier is, in a word, wonderful. While it’s dry and crisp, with a minerally edge, it’s fantastically ripe with oranges, apricots, peaches, limes and honey. 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Our label pays homage to the Art Deco WPA posters of the 1930s \u0026amp; our name, if you will, a new deal in wine.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith over 15+ years working in wine, owner Jared Heber has developed his palate at some of the top restaurants in the US – Canlis in Seattle, The French Laundry \u0026amp; Bouchon in Napa Valley, along with Mozza \u0026amp; Gordon Ramsay at the London in Los Angeles.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor our first release, we worked with consulting winemaker Ryan Zotovich to source Chardonnay \u0026amp; Pinot Noir from some of the best vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills.  These are fresh \u0026amp; delicious wines with a sense of place.  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Almost all their grapes come from above the fog line and practices are very Burgundian, with non-interventionist winemaking,\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrisp and fruity, with hints of apple, some pineapple and white peach notes. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MONTEREY BAY WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422775304351,"sku":"WO12CHNA","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/windyoakschard12-w-2.jpg?v=1614116660"},{"product_id":"vanduzerpinotbarrelrsvtpna16-w","title":"Willamette Auction Van Duzer Vineyards Pinot Noir Barrel Reserve 2016 (Willamette Valley, Oregon)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout This Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003eAn explosion of berry-driven savory flavor paired with silky tannins framed around a lively acidity, this wine highlights the nearly perfect vintage and the racy Willamette Valley. The grapes were selected from the oldest blocks on the Van Duzer Estate, planted in 1983. We hand-picked and sorted the finest fruit to craft this Pinot noir to create a most memorable wine for the 2018 Willamette Pinot Noir Auction. It was aged in the finest French oak for 15 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37422786936991,"sku":"315351 (6 PK)","price":149.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/VanDuzerPinotBarrelRsvTPNA16-w-2.jpg?v=1663042777"},{"product_id":"princehillpnlostclonetpna16-w","title":"Willamette Auction Prince Hill Pinot Noir The Lost Clone 2016 (Dundee Hills, Oregon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis vineyard dates back to 1983, when Oregon wine pioneer Dick Erath planted it. He was the long-time owner of Prince Hill Vineyard in the Dundee Hills until 2017 when it was sold to Silver Oak for its Twomey winery. The vineyard is planted to Clone 95, also known as the Erath clone. The wine itself was made by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Laurent Montalieu, a meticulous enologist from Bordeaux who focuses on each wine's sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe clone traces back to the famed Clos Vougeot: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea friend of Dick’s was in Burgundy at Clos Vougeot while they were pruning, and appealing cuttings laying on the ground. Figuring he knew someone who would love the gift, he was granted permission to bring the cuttings back to the states and gave them to his friend. Dick sent them to Professor Goheen at UC Davis to be studied and identified. Years passed, and Erath, who was busy establishing new vineyards and growing his brand, forgot about the vines. Goheen was retiring and cleaning out his desk when he found at the very bottom a certificate for the vines which had been designated Clone 95. Nearly three decades after he originally sent the clippings, this \"lost clone\" had a name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Prince Hill \"Lost Clone\" Pinot Noir is the ultimate homage to the elegance and age worthiness of a great red Burgundy. It is regal with complexity and depth, delicate and defined with chewy and bright fruits on the attack and smooth, soft tannins rounding out the finish. It is the kind of wine that will be just as graceful in a decade and pick up character along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVINEYARD: PRINCE HILL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLOCK: 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLONE: 95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVA: DUNDEE HILLS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKER: LAURENT MONTALIEU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOTTLING DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALCOHOL: 13.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast (2015 vintage): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The back story of this wine could fill a novel; most notable is the fact that Oregon pioneer Dick Erath's Clone 95 is originally from Clos Vougeot cuttings. 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The site produces wines that show both Burgundian richness, but with restraint and acidity unlike most other esteemed California producers. The soils are very well drained and lined with silty gravel. The AVA is bordered to the north by the Russian River appellation and San Pablo Bay to the south. The former delivers sunshine while the latter imparts wind and fog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The fruit was hand-harvested at night. Clones were kept separate and whole-cluster pressed. Primary and malolactic fermentation were finished in 30% new oak barrels over 8 months. The wine then aged for an additional 6 months in these barrels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe wine has aromas of lemon curd, shaved almonds, orange peel and apple blossoms. 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From the great farmers that are the Sangiacomo family, this is a rich and mineral-driven white, with high acidity underlying the robust, balanced layers of pear, Meyer lemon and baking spice.\" - Virginie Boone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2017):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe single vineyard 2017 Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard comes from a site on the Sonoma Coast and was fermented and aged 8 months in 30% new French oak. It’s a more racy, salty, vibrant effort that has terrific white flowers, orange blossom, and honeyed citrus notes as well as medium to full-bodied richness. 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The wine is dark ruby in color with unctuous aromas of shaved chocolate, cassis, dried tobacco and black cherry. The full-bodied palate has an expansive breadth in the mouth and a finely grained, seamlessly long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilippe Melka, consultant to some of Napa's most highly regarded vineyards, had full control of winemaking and blending of the 2017 Legend. 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It has a wild character that's intriguing and energetic, with lasting threads of white and black pepper on the finish. Virginie Boone\" - (7\/1\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2016 Vintage):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Legend Annadel Gap Vineyard is made up of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Grenache, 14% Syrah and 7% Mourvedre, a real kitchen-sink blend! Deep garnet-purple colored, it leads with cassis and baked plums notes followed by an undercurrent of menthol, dried herbs, tilled soil and tobacco plus a waft of spice box. Medium-bodied, finely crafted, refreshing and elegant in the mouth, it has loads of pure, juicy fruit and an earthy finish.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (30th Sep 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873031565471,"sku":"962228","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/WestwoodLegend17-w-2.jpg?v=1614116639"},{"product_id":"warresvintageport16-w","title":"Warre's Vintage Port 2016 (Portugal) - [WS 98, #14 Top 100 of 2018] [DM 98] [JS 96] [WE 96]","description":"\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 2016 harvest in the Douro brought perfectly-timed rain that turned a good year into a great one. Fortunately, despite a challenging growing season and a much adjusted and delayed picking schedule, those producers with excellent vineyard knowledge and confident decision-making, were rewarded with spectacular Vintage Ports.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e98 Points \u0026amp; Rank #14 Top 100 of 2018 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gorgeous, with warm plum reduction and gently steeped raspberry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors forming the core, all inlaid with warm ganache and smoldering tobacco accents. Very plush in feel, but has no lack of energy, as everything sails beautifully through the long finish. A late echo of anise completes the seduction. Best from 2035 through 2055. 3,000 cases made. \" - JM (Dec 2018) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Decanter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nearly 50% is made from old field blend vines, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca from the Douro Superior. Very pure violet aromas – already utterly charming with lovely, supple and seamless fruit. Fresh and lithe with fine-grained tannins building in the mouth leading to a peacock’s tail of a finish. A beautiful wine with real poise, definition and great finesse. Don’t be deceived by the early charm, this is a wine that will last. Drinking Window 2030-2055.\" -RM (5\/2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very complex with dried flowers and roses. Full-bodied, very layered and tightly wound. Chewy and powerful. Firm and off-dry. Needs five or six years to soften. Beauty. Try in 2024.\" (May 2018) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a juicy wine, with dense black fruits that are cut by bright acidity. The tannins give power and long-term aging potential to this impressive wine. 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This new version of Demon Slayer is semi-fruity brew with a unique dryness that speaks to wine drinkers as there is a flashy tail and an alertness that pings the 17% alcohol content. Good acidity meets good flavor hints of peach and tangerine elements in a fluid that has presence in the palate. As the fluid warms look for rich semi-sweets licks of honey and citrus. 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The founder, Lucio Landini, an engineer, was also a man deeply attached to Tuscan tradition, the Chianti soil and its products. From modest beginnings the focus remains the same today - the production of high quality wines worthy of an expert international clientele. Viticcio in now owned and managed by Alessandro Landini who, by following in his father's footsteps, is the epitome of a new class of wine entrepreneurs.In addition, the winery has been renovated to include the most modern, cutting-edge technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDenomination: Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eGrape varieties: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Syrah \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eFirst vintage produced: 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVinification: Alcoholic fermentation at 26-30°C in stainless steel and maceration for 20 days. Malolactic fermentation in both wood and stainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eAging: in barriques of 225 and 300 l for 12 months and large Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTasting notes: Opulent, this red is maturing, with black cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and mineral flavors that are beginning to transform into woodsy, dried fruit notes. This is still fresh, focused and balanced, nevertheless, with plenty of time ahead. Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah. Best from 2026 through 2043.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points, #14 Top 100 of 2025 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of violet and wild herbs give way to flavors of black cherry, blackberry and black currant in this tense, saturated red, which is just beginning to relax and open up now, six years after the harvest. Shows terrific balance, with a long, black pepper–infused aftertaste. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2045. 5,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Aug 2025) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is a dark, beguiling wine. Wild cherry, kirsch, sweet tobacco, hard candy and cedar open nicely in the glass. Layered and persistent, with fine balance, the Riserva is another winner in this range. This is an especially dense, weighty style, but it works.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jul 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Attractive nose of dark cherries, dark chocolate, dried herbs, bay leaves and beeswax. Medium-bodied with round tannins. It’s polished, balanced and harmonious with a delicious core of juicy fruit and a precise finish. From organically grown grapes.\" (Jan 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In the bottle with the black label, the organic Viticcio 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva reveals a loose texture with plenty of generous black fruit packed tight at the core. You don't get the high tones as much in this expression, but the baritone tones are well covered. The tannins are fine and the wine shows medium length. 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In 2001, Chuck and Anne acquired Aida as an ideal complement to Vineyard 29's home vines. An upgrade of the vineyard was immediately undertaken with several vine blocks being replanted. 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Chuck McMinn and his wine consultant Philippe Melka have really zeroed in on what a great performer this vineyard can be, for not only Zinfandel, but Cabernet Sauvignon. Opaque purple in color with notes of beef blood, blackcurrants, blackberry, licorice, spice box and charcoal, this is a great Napa Cabernet Sauvignon that is full-bodied, powerful and masculine in style, but silky, because of the vintage's soft tannins. Drink it over the next 20 or more years.\"- Robert M. Parker Jr (28th October 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2013 vintage):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"On the valley floor, with a layer of small stones, is the Aida Estate, one of my favorite vineyards just north of St. Helena. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Aida Estate is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc aged 20 months in three-fourths new French oak. The good news is that there are 800 cases of this magnificent wine, with a somewhat Graves-like scorched-earth, charcoal, burning ember-scented nose, with notes of hot earth, blackberry and cassis fruit. Big, full-bodied, exuberant and rich, this thick, unctuously textured, purple wine should drink beautifully for 25-30 or more years.\" - Robert M. Parker, Jr. (29th Oct 2015)\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Antonio Galloni (2013 vintage):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A huge, bombastic wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Aida Estate hits the palate with notable density and pure power. Bittersweet chocolate, espresso, torrefaction and dark stone fruits abound. Flashy and opulent, the 2013 is built on a core of massively extracted fruit. 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The fruit for this wine originates from stony silty loam soil which contributes the intense perfumed aromatics and complex textures in this wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2013 vintage was warm and dry, although quite mild temperatures throughout the summer months resulting in pronounced ripe black cherry fruit flavours and perfectly ripe tannins. The wine is made with true respect for the fruit, which is hand harvested, chilled overnight and processed gently through the winery, with maturation in French oak barriques resulting in a silky refined and layered Marlborough Pinot Noir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD: Taylors Pass, Awatere Valley, Marlborough\u003cbr\u003eVARIETIES: 100% Pinot Noir , various clones\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.65\u003cbr\u003eTOTAL ACIDITY: 5.7g\/L\u003cbr\u003eRESIDUAL SUGAR: Nil \u003cbr\u003eALCOHOL: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2013 Taylors Pass Pinot Noir shows an intense bouquet of dried herbs, florals and dark ripe cherries. The palate displays layers of dark berry fruits, forest floor brambles and dried herbs such as rosemary and thyme. This elegant, yet powerful wine is balanced with subtle acidity and sleek textured tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect paired with meats such as turkey, lamb or duck, or match with salad course of beetroot, fennel and feta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2013 Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Pinot Noir has an expressive nose of red currants, cranberries and mulberries with touches of dried herbs, menthol, earth and underbrush. 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Today the estate is led by Luca Currado Vietti and his wife Elena.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 the historic winery was acquired by Krause Holdings, enabling Luca and Elena Currado, the fourth generation in charge of the Vietti brand, to add a number of prized crus to the estate’s holdings, all while maintaining the family approach for which the cellar has always been known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout This Wine: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are selected from vineyards located in Castiglione Falletto, Monforte, Barolo and Novello where the vines are planed an average of 4.800 vines per hectare. The vines are 7 to 35 years old with yields of 35 hl\/ha, grown using the gouyot system. After harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed. 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The wine was blended in stainless steel tanks 8 months before bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings: \u003c\/b\u003eHearty stew, wild game, roasted red meats and cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrapes: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/b\u003e14.85 % Alc. by vol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.93 g\/l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal dry extract: \u003c\/b\u003e30.6 g\/L\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\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2011 Barolo Castiglione is Vietti's proverbial bread-and-butter wine. It is made in larger volumes and it shows consistent quality that consumers have come to count on. Fruit is sourced from the greater Castiglione area. The nose is compact and impeccable with dark cherry and plum, backed by spice, licorice and anise seed. There's even a playful touch of bitter chocolate on the close.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e90-92 Points -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2011 Barolo Castiglione is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. Sweet red berries, freshly cut flowers, spices and mint are some of the many notes that grace the palate in a young Barolo with extraordinary finesse. Although just bottled, the 2011 shows very, very well today.\" - Antonio Galloni (Sept. 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright and beautiful with dried berry, hazelnut and citrus character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. All the Vietti pedigree here with a more reasonable price. 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Aged 6 months minimum in the bottle before release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVarietal: 100% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntense touch of blueberries and plums, highlighted with vanilla and white chocolate from the oak aging. A nice wine with a good body, full of sweet tannins with good concentration and long persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Perfumed strawberries, red cherries, violets and fine, roasted spices. There is a floral tone on the palate with juicy, freshly cut raspberries, framed by a firm, well-poised tannin structure. Drink now.\" - (16 Feb, 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873043099807,"sku":"AR0EE158043MBM","price":25.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/VIEJOISAIASMALBECRESERVA.png?v=1623789974"},{"product_id":"viejoisaiasmalbec18-w","title":"Viejo Isaias Clasico Malbec 2018 (Mendoza, Argentina) - [JS 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbout This Wine: \u003cbr\u003eFrom the lowest parcels, with the deepest loam and clay. The coolest site with fastest draining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVinified in stainless steel. Alcoholic fermentation is controlled with selected yeasts. Skin contact maceration for 20 days. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged 40% in American oak (2nd \u0026amp; 3rd use); 60% inox for 6 months. Aged 6 months minimum in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrantly red, with blue and purple glints. It has complex aromas of plum and ripe fruit, evoking dry fig. In the mouth it is velvety and long, with a rich aftertaste, full of fine, sweet, ripe tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePairings: Excellent when paired with red meats, pasta with spicy sauces, matured cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Red cherries, dried herbs and spices. Light to medium body, fine tannins and a fruity finish. Soft and straightforward.\" - James Suckling (March 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wineaccess.com\/expert\/tanzer\/article.html?content_id=68653\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"KYSELA","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873046278303,"sku":"AR0EE158042MBM","price":21.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/viejoIsaiasMalbec18-w-2.jpg?v=1614116497"},{"product_id":"veuveclicquotyellowlabel-h-w","title":"Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label N.V. [375 mL HALF-BOTTLE] (Champagne, France) - [JS 91] [DM 91] [WS 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003eClicquot's signature brut non-vintage is loved the world over for its crisp, full flavors, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label. This classically-styled, dry Champagne is a blend of two-thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body, balanced with one-third Chardonnay for elegance. It has a fine persistent sparkle and golden Champagne color. Its complex nose of apple, citrus and caramel is followed by full flavors with elegance, crispness and a slightly spicy finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This has aromas of grapefruit, pomegranates, and biscuits. It’s honeyed and sleek with a medium body and supple bubbles. Soft and creamy finish. Majority pinot noir, with chardonnay and meunier. Around 40% reserve wines. 10g\/l dosage.\" (Jan 2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tasted in magnum, the nose offers yeasty bready aromas topped with fresh citrus, hints of stone fruit and strawberry tart. A palate of fresh croissants, red berries, green apple and lively lemon citrus, with the larger format lending lovely creaminess to the bright finish. Veuve Clicquot's iconic Yellow Label is a blend of 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier and 50% Pinot Noir, which provides the cuvée's signature structure. Up to 45% reserve wines in the blend ensure consistency. \"- Julie Sheppard (Jul 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This harmonious Champagne is appealing for its refreshing, aperitif style, yet there’s greater focus than is typical for an aperitif to the notes of patisserie apple and pear, lemon parfait, chopped almond and oyster shell. Its vibrant acidity and lacy texture carry the profile on the mineral-driven finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now.\" - Alison Napjus (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e89 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Comprising 85% of production, the NV Champagne Yellow Label Brut is 40% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and the rest Meunier, with 35-40% reserve wine. Entirely fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, it spends three years on the lees, and the wine sees 9 grams per liter of dosage, but the house does not disclose the disgorgement date. A golden straw hue, it’s ripe with aromas of yeasty bread dough, peaches, and fresh flowers. Medium-bodied on the palate, it’s ripe and juicy with rounded red berried fruit, a supple texture, a pillowy mousse, and a warming finish. Fresh and inviting, this is a solid and consistent aperitif to enjoy over the coming several years.\" - Audrey Frick (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"375 ml","offer_id":37423059304607,"sku":"41898 (24PK)","price":44.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/VEUVECLIQUOT_BRUT_375_bottle.gif?v=1640982866"},{"product_id":"ortegaroc12-w","title":"Veronica Ortega Mencia \"ROC\" 2012 (Bierzo, Spain) - [RP 92+] [AG 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVeronica organically farms several small old vine plots of 80 year-old Mencia in Valtuille de Abajo which on closer inspection reveal small percentages of other local indigenous varieties both red and white. The soil has a high proportion of sand with give the wines aromatic complexity. All harvesting is done by hand. In the cellar the wines are fermented with about 30% whole clusters in stainless steel tanks with occasional, gentle pigeage. After a 25 day maceration the wine is manual pressed with malo occurring in second- and third-fill 228L French oak barrels. Quite is bottled after 4 months in barrel while ROC spends more than 6 months in barrel before bottling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Bierzo\u003cbr\u003eVariety: Mencia\u003cbr\u003eAge of Vines: 80\u003cbr\u003eFarming: Organic\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Clay limestone, sand\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 530 meters\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: Hand harvested, 50% whole cluster, natural yeast fermentation in vat with regular pigeage, 30 day maceration\u003cbr\u003eAging: 6 months in neutral 228L French oak barrels \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRating \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There was no issue whatsoever with the 2012 ROC the third vintage for this Menci­a red, which showed exuberantly floral and aromatic, a wine sourced form two plots of old vines that are organically worked. 50% full clusters were used for the fermentation in a 5,000-liter vat with indigenous yeasts and malolactic in barrel. The wine matured in second and third use barriques for one year, with three rackings. The 2012 vintage is back at the heights of the 2010 after the warmer, more challenging 2011. A similar nose full of violets, lilies, blueberries cherries, incense, aromatic herbs, peated malt and damp earth is there again. The palate is medium-bodied with clean, delineated flavors, very fine tannins and good freshness. This is ideal with food. A great Menci­a. 4,000 bottles were produced in 2012.\" - Luis Gutierrez (1st Jan 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"(aged for a year in small French oak barrels): Bright purple. Heady aromas of black and blue fruits, potpourri and Asian spices, with a smoky element emerging with air. Taut and sharply focused on entry, then fleshier in the middle, offering vibrant boysenberry and black raspberry flavors with hints of candied violet and licorice. Finishes spicy and long, with repeating florality and sneaky tannins.\" - Josh Raynolds (Sep 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWIRL WINE BROKERS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423060418719,"sku":null,"price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/roc.png?v=1628221378"},{"product_id":"veritedesire15-w","title":"Verite \"Le Desir\" Red 2015 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 100] [JS 98] [VM 96-98]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBound by precision, elegance and grace, Le Désir is a Cabernet Franc-based blend that exudes high-toned, exotic aromatics, an iron graphite core and pronounced minerality. It is a complex symphony, at first presenting a quiet force that needs time to unveil its many delicate and mysterious layers.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmark of the 2015 Le Désir is its structured and precise palate. There is a line here, a balance between softness and hardness: iron-rich, rocky minerality, aromas of new leather and cigar, the clear, driving expression of bright red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild blackberries, cherries, and crisp apple join with the signature herbal tone of Cabernet Franc. Fresh, subtle pea shoots and heirloom tomato vine, notes of red licorice and tobacco box pave the way to a linear, silky finish, resounding with a floral bouquet of lilacs and violets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-composition field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e64% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e27% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Malbec, the very deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Le Desir is a little reticent at this very youthful stage, offering glimpses at dusty soil, iron ore, black truffles and salami notes over a core of red currant jelly, black raspberries, blackberries and star anise plus a waft of roses. Medium-bodied, very firm and very elegant yet incredibly intense in the mouth, it delivers loads of red fruit and earthy layers, finishing with great length and depth. 2,500 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Love the aromas of black cherries and blackberries, violets and roses. Stunning. Full-bodied, layered and dense with focus and precision. Full tannins, yet compressed and polished. A great cabernet franc-based red. Give this four to five years of bottle age before drinking but already beautiful to taste.\" (May 23, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96-98 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Le Desir, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVérité's\u003c\/span\u003e Cabernet Franc-based red, is racy and sumptuous in the glass. Bright floral notes give lift to the red-toned fruit as this silky yet powerful wine shows off its alluring personality.\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2018)\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423060648095,"sku":"(3PK)","price":409.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritedesir08-w-2_83151792-e5f8-4081-8f2a-2fe456bd0432.jpg?v=1614116456"},{"product_id":"veritedesire13-w","title":"Verite \"Le Desir\" Red 2013 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 99] [VM 92-95]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound by precision, elegance and grace, Le Désir is a Cabernet Franc-based blend that exudes high-toned, exotic aromatics, an iron graphite core and pronounced minerality. It is a complex symphony, at first presenting a quiet force that needs time to unveil its many delicate and mysterious layers.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant ruby red color. Nose of spices including nutmeg and white pepper. This wine is powerful and elegant at the same time and offers an amazing finesse. The minerality, spices, roundness and ripe fruit notes allow this wine to be enjoyed and appreciated today, but it will be even more delectable in 10–20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-composition field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"field-label field__label\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eComposition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e62% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e22% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e11% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e5% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Le Desir represents 2,500 cases. This is the softest of the three wines in 2013, and this blend of 61% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec emerges with more than half of the cuvée coming from Hillsides in Alexander Valley, 37% from Chalk Hill and the rest tiny dollops from Bennett Valley and Knights Valley. Opaque purple, like its siblings, the wine is showing incredible floral, blueberry and espresso notes, exotic Asian spices, velvety texture, a supple, multilayered mouthfeel and incredible finish, with incense and licorice. This is magnificent young wine, with a good 40-50 years of upside potential. Pierre Seillan is justifiably proud of what he has achieved, and his first vintage of Vérité was only 1998, but they go from strength to strength.\" - RP (Oct 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92-95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2013 Le Desir is once again alluring. Le Desir is quite powerful and intense, but it also has fairly soft contours for the year. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, chocolate, mocha, licorice and cloves are all pushed forward. Energetic and explosive, the 2013 is going to need at least a few years in bottle to settle down, but it has plenty to offer. I tasted the 2013 from tank just prior to bottling.\" - AG (Feb 2016)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423060713631,"sku":"4501382X3 (3PK)","price":389.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritedesir08-w-2_f679ab0f-cf4b-46ea-a792-01e019779d90.jpg?v=1614116455"},{"product_id":"veritemuse15-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" Red 2015 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 97] [VM 93]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 La Muse opens with a classic ruby-red core and brilliant pink-purple outer rim. A youthful, clean bouquet recalls wildflower bloom in Northern California, aromas of purple flowers rising from the rocks. Crème de Cassis, blueberry pie and black raspberries mingle with red apple in a fresh yet restrained ripeness. Like the rock bed of its loamy Sonoma County vineyard, La Muse bends and turns with seductive aromas of baking spices, juniper berries and dark chocolate. Velvety tannins with a lingering finish complete the wine with signature balance. La Muse’s signature shows hints of clay and alluvial soils, with structure and suppleness that will age beautifully for decades to come. - August 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-composition field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Composed of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec, the 2015 La Muse sports a very deep garnet-purple color, leaping from the glass with exuberant crème de cassis, blueberry pie and licorice notes plus suggestions of Indian spices, dark chocolate, menthol, sautéed herbs and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and seductive in the mouth, it delivers tons of black and blue fruit preserves flavors, accented by exotic spices, framed with velvety tannins and finishing on a persistent earthy\/mineral note. 3,900 cases were made.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (28th Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 La Muse is developing beautifully. Ripe, ample and voluptuous in the glass, the 2015 exudes character. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2015 has quite a bit of freshness to balance out the ripe, racy Merlot-based fruit. Super-ripe red cherry, plum, mocha and spice notes build into the racy, inviting finish.\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2018)","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423062876319,"sku":"(3PK)","price":409.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2_5ecc0805-f591-4669-864b-85426e1ffca0.jpg?v=1614116465"},{"product_id":"veritemuse12-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" Red 2012 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 97] [ST 94-97] [VM 93-95]","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully brilliant ruby edges of the 2012 La Muse give way to pronounced notes of spice and ripe, black fruit aromas. A rich palate is complemented by complex flavors of almond, spice and dried fig. The influence of the oak is very discreet – with just a hint of toasted vanilla – and the long-lasting finish is punctuated by the perfect balance of very fine tannins and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend:\u003c\/b\u003e 85% Merlot. 11% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalysis: \u003c\/b\u003e14.5% alcohol, 0.54 ta, 3 .72 pH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAging: \u003c\/b\u003e15 months barrel aging in 100% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2012 growing season was warmer than previous years, absent of severe heat spikes, rain or extreme cold weather. During the summer months, cool coastal morning fog was followed by abundant sunshine in the afternoon with temperatures frequently rising above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. These ideal weather conditions and daily temperature shifts allowed for even, slow ripening in the vineyards and produced fruit with intense, deep flavors and soft tannins. This vintage demonstrates near-perfect growing conditions and can simply be described as an exceptional year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2012 La Muse, which is 85% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec, is a smaller cuvée of 1,840 cases. The wine has plenty of spice box, cedar wood, Christmas fruitcake and Asian plum sauce, along with black cherry and blackcurrant fruit. Ripe, round, full-bodied and opulent, this is a wine that can be drunk now or cellared for another three decades. Interestingly, the alcohol levels are not all that high in any of these wines, with most of them rarely exceeding 14.3%.\" - Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Oct 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94-97 Points - Stephen Tanzer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep ruby. Wonderfully pure aromas and flavors of crushed cassis, minerals and exotic spices. Huge, sweet and plush but utterly primary for a wine with so much flesh. Boasts the chocolatey richness of a topnotch Pomerol from a great year, but the wine's huge, ripe tannins will require at least five or six years of aging. Finishes with outstanding length.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93-95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mocha, chocolate, dark plums, smoke and cloves are some of the notes that inform the 2012 La Muse. Dark, sumptuous and impeccably balanced, the 2012 is super-impressive. The flavors are bold and intense, and while there is plenty of size and volume, the wine's balance is simply impeccable. I imagine the 2012 will reward drinkers with a good 20 years or so of very fine drinking pleasure.\" - Antonio Galloni (January 2015)","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872909144223,"sku":"4501229X3 (3PK)","price":389.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2_1e3962d3-2e0b-4961-b6bf-982c2384b58c.jpg?v=1614116463"},{"product_id":"c-jpv-veritemuse06-m-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" Red 2006 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 96] [ST 93]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine possesses a superb deep color and a nose of black cherries. The initial impressions are very rich and powerful. The tannins coat the inside of the mouth with a lasting impression. The oak is well-integrated and elegant from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e86% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2006 La Muse is in the prime of its life and at an ideal stage for drinking. A blend of 86% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec, it has soaring, complex aromas of dried red and black cherries, black truffles, dried sage and old leather, plus wafts of dried roses and mint. The medium to full-bodied palate is beginning to soften gently, its rounder tannins and acidity complementing its arresting layers of truffle and savory maturity. It will continue to hold in the cellar over the next decade.\" - Erin Brooks (Jul 2022)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of blackcurrant, black raspberry, coffee and graphite. Big, rich, minerally and classically dry, with a firm edge of acidity giving it uncommon spine for a wine with nearly 90% merlot. This exploded with minerality as it opened in the glass. Finishes rich, deep and long, with some new oak showing.\" (May 2009)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":39749555617951,"sku":null,"price":899.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2.jpg?v=1614110339"},{"product_id":"veritejoie15-w","title":"Verite \"La Joie\" Red 2015 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 99] [JS 97] [VM 96]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDerived from a layered concentration of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon grown along the steep hillsides and volcanic benches of the Mayacamas Mountains, La Joie is a commanding wine that will reward the patient collector. A true thoroughbred, it is exuberant, energetic, and proud—eager to show off at the first opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14% Merlot, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7% Cabernet Franc, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2015 La Joie features a very deep purple-black color and almost electric nose of crushed blackcurrants, ripe black cherries and mulberries with sparks of raspberry pie, wild blueberries, unsmoked cigars, charcuterie and crushed stones. Medium to full-bodied and charged with the most amazing energy, the youthful, vibrant black-fruited palate is framed by very firm, very finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing with lingering crushed stones and earth layers. 4,000 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (28th Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a beautiful cabernet sauvignon-based red with blackcurrants, blueberries and a light mint character. Full-bodied, firm and tight with a compressed fruit structure and polished tannins. Extremely long and focused. A beautiful wine. Mostly cabernet sauvignon. Drink in 2021.\" (May 23, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Verite's 2015 La Joie is deep, powerful and structured, with tons of Cabernet savoriness running through a core of intense, dark fruit. Grilled herbs, leather, menthol and licorice all develop in the glass. Sumptuous and yet also structured, La Joie is another winner from Verite\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423066349727,"sku":"(3PK)","price":409.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritejoie08-w-2_36544c52-56df-4ac4-bd81-4419be5dc599.jpg?v=1614116460"},{"product_id":"veritejoie10-w","title":"Verite \"La Joie\" Red 2010 (Sonoma County, California) - [VM 95-97] [ST 96+] [RP 92+]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDerived from a layered concentration of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon grown along the steep hillsides and volcanic benches of the Mayacamas Mountains, La Joie is a commanding wine that will reward the patient collector. A true thoroughbred, it is exuberant, energetic, and proud—eager to show off at the first opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95-97 Points - Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\"The 2010 La Joie is a cool, mineral-drenched wine oozing with class and elegance. Today the 2010 is all about potential, and there is no shortage of that here. Blackberries, cassis, graphite and spices are some of the many notes that wrap around the powerful, insistent finish. This is another showstopper from Verite. In 2010 La Joie is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon 14% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc 6% Petit Verdot.\" (Feb 2012)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"(75% cabernet sauvignon, 14% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 5% cabernet franc): Bright ruby-red. Aromas of crushed cassis, bitter chocolate and espresso called to mind a top Pauillac. Densely packed and sappy, offering outstanding precision of dark fruit and mineral flavors and inner-mouth floral perfume. Still quite tight but the wine's building tannins and palate-staining length suggest that it will go on in bottle for two decades or more.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May\/June 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: initial;\"\u003e94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: initial;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"With the lowest alcohol (14%), the 2010 La Joie is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Copious aromas of incense, unsmoked cigar tobacco, Christmas fruitcake, cedar, underbrush, black currants and a hint of espresso roast emerge from this medium to full-bodied, rich, concentrated red. It needs 4-5 years of cellaring and should keep well for 2 to 3 decades.\" - Robert Parker (Dec 2013)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872897970335,"sku":"4001038x3 (3PK)","price":349.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritejoie08-w-2.jpg?v=1614116457"},{"product_id":"veritemuse09-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" 2009 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 96] [ST 95]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscreet nose on this 2009 La Muse: classic for a grand Merlot but already showing notes of black cherry, currants and plum compote. Deep, rich, intense color. On the palate, an overwhelming entry with its power and strength, followed by a very long finish of beautiful, strong tannins. The complexity is incredible. The wine displays notes of licorice, white pepper and black cherry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e85% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\"The 2009 La Muse is a rich, sumptuous wine bursting with dark plums, black, cherries, graphite, espresso, spices and licorice. It shows gorgeous balance from start to finish. Persistent veins of minerality frame the long, beautifully articulate, creamy finish. This is a deceptively accessible wine today, but there is so much underlying power and sheer structure that I will not be surprised if it shuts down in the bottle. The 2009 is 86% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029.\" - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2012)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright red-ruby. Sweet aromas of black raspberry, bitter chocolate, violet and smoke. Large-scaled, velvety and deep, with outstanding intensity and sweetness to its dark berry, violet and mineral flavors. Boasts a compelling combination of suavity of texture and sheer energy. Extremely long on the aftertaste, with noble tannins barely noticeable today.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May\/June 2013)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872908783775,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2_633e79bf-cb52-4e8e-b403-1d0f699faae1.jpg?v=1614116462"},{"product_id":"veramonteredblend12-w","title":"Veramonte Red Blend 2012 (Central Valley, Chile)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 205);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eTo create a wine that reveals layer after layer of rich flavors and luscious textures, we combined 5 distinct varietals from our 3 estate vineyards in Chile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerlot from our cool climate Casablanca estate adds bright notes of cherry and raspberry; Cabernet Sauvigono and Syrah from our Apalta estate adds dark notes of fig, blackberry and black currant, as well as richness and structure; Carmenere and Cabernet Franc from our Marchigue vinyard completes this blend with roundness, earthiness and a hint of spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo create a seamless blend of superior character, we co-fermented several varieties together, such as Carmenere with Cabernet Franc, and Merlot with Syrah.  The result is a beautiful blend with richness and depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mouthwatering Red Blend is rich and velvety with flavors of ripe cherry and blueberry, and an elegant hint of spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFoor Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with gourmet dark chocolate for a decadent treat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873048768671,"sku":"340023","price":10.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veramonteredblend12-w-2.jpg?v=1614116450"},{"product_id":"vassefelixtomcullity15-w","title":"Vasse Felix \"Tom Cullity\" Cabernet Sauvignon\/Malbec 2015 (Margaret River, Australia) - [RP 96] [WE 96] [JS 96]","description":"\u003cb\u003eAbout the wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eDr Tom Cullity was a respected Cardiologist from Western Australia. He discovered the great table wines of Europe in the 1950s while in Britain working at the National Heart Hospital. Upon returning home, Tom set himself a mission to make fine wines in WA. He searched extensively for the perfect plot of land, taking guidance from the research of Professor Harold Olmo (1955) and Dr John Gladstones (1965) before establishing an 8 acre vineyard in Cowaramup called Vasse Felix.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHis exhaustive work and persistence led to the successful creation of Margaret River’s first commercial wines. He is remembered for his pioneering role in establishing Margaret River.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec boasts stunningly pure cassis aromas, with just enough hints of mint, sage, cedar and tobacco to impart welcome complexity. It's medium to full-bodied but linear and focused in style, with more length than breadth on the palate, layers of fine, mouth-coating tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. While by no means unapproachable even now, expect it to be better in another five years and drink well for another decade or more after that.\" - Joe Czerwinski (11th Jun 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The third vintage of Tom Cullity is the best to date. This premium bottling offers threads of graphite, currants, black olives, nori, tomato leaf and roasted green peppers. These flavors, along with spicy French oak, are tightly woven with fine chalky tannins. Power and elegance share the limelight, and linearity trumps roundness and richness. Cellar through 2039. Christina Pickard\" - (12\/1\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Cullity is all about finesse and power with subtle aromas and flavors of currants, plums and autumnal leaves. Full body and firm, chewy tannins that give the wine length and freshness. Just keeps on growing on the palate. Better after 2022, but already a gem to taste. Drink in 2022 and onwards. Screw cap.\" - (10 May, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WINEBOW","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872933163167,"sku":"VFXTOM15C (6PK)","price":148.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/VasseFelixTomCullity13-w-2.jpg?v=1614116433"},{"product_id":"valdicavabrunellorsv13-w","title":"Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino \"Madonna del Piano\" Riserva DOCG 2013 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 98] [WA 96] [WS 93] [VM 92+]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Valdicava property lies on a high plane close to Montalcino. Wines from this area have as their signature characteristics a great balance between body and perfume. The winery dates back to 1953 when Bramante Abbruzzese was offered the opportunity to return to the property in Montalcino where his ancestors were sharecroppers centuries before. Today grandson Vincenzo Abbruzzese runs the show, producing up to 6000 cases each year with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This opens with savory, truffle and meaty aromas with a complex and quite cryptic nose that delivers a wealth of ripe plums and cherries, cedar and fresh, violet-like flowers, as well as some earthy nuances. The palate has a very sturdy, intense and power-charged core of rich plums and dark cherries, framed in quite fierce tannins that are so long. Super Brunello Riserva here with great potential. Try from 2022.\" (February 21, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Showing ripe and balanced fruit, the Valdicava 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano (with 15,666 bottles produced) offers many very positive attributes. The wine flaunts a slightly contemporary or international side, and it does so with extreme confidence and elegance. Much of that natural balance comes directly from the classic vintage that exhibits both the structure and acidity necessary for prolonged cellar aging. Now, in the wine's youngest phase, it offers lush primary cherry and blackberry flavors followed carefully by measured spice, toast and red rose potpourri.\" - Monica Larner (Jan 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe, offering cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, matched to a rich texture. Tobacco and iron notes emerge as this builds to a lengthy finish. A touch dry on the finish, but the sweet fruit returns in the end. Best from 2022 through 2038.\" - BS (April 3, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep ruby. Slightly reticent nose hints at black cherry, herbs and flint. Then juicy and bright, with deep flavors of minerals, blueberry and red cherry, complicated by peppery herbs. Closes long with repeating mineral nuances. A sleeping giant, the fruit is having a tough time emerging currently but I’d say there’s plenty there, just lying beneath the wine’s noble tannic cloak. Cellar this very refined Brunello for five or six years to see how it develops.\" - Ian D'Agata (Mar 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423092269215,"sku":"","price":239.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/ValdicavaBrunellodiMontalcino_MadonnadelPiano_Riserva_ffe5708e-ca10-4449-a26e-56a443092bad.png?v=1623806084"},{"product_id":"valdicavabrunellorsv12-w","title":"Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino \"Madonna del Piano\" Riserva DOCG 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 98] [WS 96] [VM 95+] [WA 93] [WE 92]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Valdicava property lies on a high plane close to Montalcino. Wines from this area have as their signature characteristics a great balance between body and perfume. The winery dates back to 1953 when Bramante Abbruzzese was offered the opportunity to return to the property in Montalcino where his ancestors were sharecroppers centuries before. Today grandson Vincenzo Abbruzzese runs the show, producing up to 6000 cases each year with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"A complex red with rose petals, violets, crushed stones and cherries follows through to a full body and chewy tannins that are poised and polished. Extremely long and intense. A top wine for the vintage. This needs three or four years, maybe more, to come together.\" (Apr 20, 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"This is opulent and powerful, offering black cherry, black currant, plum, leather, iron and tobacco flavors boosted by the racy acidity. Overall, this feels firm and complex, with a long finish. Not your typical style from the northern part of the Brunello di Montalcino zone, yet compelling. Best from 2022 through 2038. 650 cases made.\" - BS (Jun 30, 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Deep ruby-red. Toasty oak and vanilla complicate red cherry and underbrush aromas and flavors. Then rich, dense and concentrated, but lovely violet lift provides clarity and cut to the suave flavors of red cherry, red currant, flint and vanilla. Much deeper and richer than the 2013 Brunello from Valdicava, this beautiful wine finishes very long and ultra-smooth. It is the best wine I have ever had from this estate.\" - Ian D'Agata (Apr 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is a dark and thickly extracted expression. It is one of the blackest Brunellos you will find in this report. This rich red wine takes a little longer to open because those primary aromas are buried deep under all that bulk and power. Indeed, this wine is almost too much of a good thing. It moves with slow-motion laziness, and the bouquet is in absolutely no rush to show what it has in store. At its leisure, it will deliver dried blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate, spice, campfire ash and sticky tar. There is some tannic astringency that will (hopefully) integrate with time. This is a hearty and satisfying wine to drink in the heart of winter with gentle snowflakes fluttering outside your window. It is a romantic wine in heart and soul.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 28, 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e\"Earthy aromas of thyme, truffle, scorched earth and dark berry pave the way. The forward concentrated palate offers ripe black plum, pipe tobacco, licorice and a touch of nutmeg set against firm tannins. 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Silky, lush and seductive, this '09 Riserva is a knockout. One of the very first single-vineyard Brunellos, the Valdicava Madonna del Piano very much set the standard for cru Brunello. Organically grown and meticulously produced, Valdicava Brunello have made a reputation for elegant, suave, velvety Brunello, wines that have won the hearts of wine-lovers around the globe. This cru Brunello Riserva is always a knockout, and the ripe, seductive 2010 vintage makes it approachable earlier than usual.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100 Points \u0026amp; #27 Top 100 Wines of 2016 \u0026amp; \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e#8 Top 100 Italian Wines of 2016 - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A wine with superb finesse and depth. So subtle and understated yet powerful and long. The tannin intensity is amazing. It just builds like a massive wave. Superb. Give this time in the bottle. The length is endless. Better in 2018.\" (November 9, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A pure, focused style, with a beam of black cherry anchoring the leather, mineral, hibiscus tea and earth flavors. Well-struc- tured, young and fresh, presenting a lingering aftertaste of fruit, mineral and woodsy details. Best from 2019 through 2035.\" - BS (Mar 23, 2016) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93-96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is shaping up to be a real beauty. Powerful and dramatic, but also remarkably polished for such a big wine, the 2010 has a lot going on. Raspberry jam, wild flowers, spices, new leather, smoke and tobacco are laced into the powerful intense finish. The 2010 is an especially finessed Madonna del Piano with a bright future.\" - Antonio Galloni (February 2015)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"VINIFERA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"3.0L","offer_id":37423093350559,"sku":"900210","price":1399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/ValdicavaBrunellodiMontalcino_MadonnadelPiano_Riserva_447059b9-727b-4ece-b737-b94b474707d8.png?v=1623806458"},{"product_id":"valdicavabrunellorsv10-m-w","title":"Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino \"Madonna del Piano\" Riserva DOCG 2010 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 100] [WS 96] [WA 95+]","description":"Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 Points \u0026amp; #27 Top 100 Wines of 2016 \u0026amp; \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e#8 Top 100 Italian Wines of 2016 - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A wine with superb finesse and depth. So subtle and understated yet powerful and long. The tannin intensity is amazing. It just builds like a massive wave. Superb. Give this time in the bottle. The length is endless. Better in 2018.\" (November 9, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A pure, focused style, with a beam of black cherry anchoring the leather, mineral, hibiscus tea and earth flavors. Well-struc- tured, young and fresh, presenting a lingering aftertaste of fruit, mineral and woodsy details. Best from 2019 through 2035.\" - BS (Mar 23, 2016) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Here is a big wine with lofty ambitions and an impactful presentation. The Valdicava 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano hits all the right buttons. The wine shows a profound sense of elegance and poise with subtle berry notes that blend into spice, licorice and tar. Those bright and lively aromatic components fold gracefully within the wine's tight texture, its sheer power and the silky nature of the tannins. 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Wines from this area have as their signature characteristics a great balance between body and perfume. The winery dates back to 1953 when Bramante Abbruzzese was offered the opportunity to return to the property in Montalcino where his ancestors were sharecroppers centuries before. Today grandson Vincenzo Abbruzzese runs the show, producing up to 6000 cases each year with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's what reviewer Antonio Galloni has to say about this winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Proprietor Vincenzo Abbruzzese makes some of the richest Brunellos readers will come across. The straight Brunello is a blend of the estate's parcels, while the Madonna del Piano is a single-vineyard wine. Both Brunellos are aged in cask. In the cellar, the young wines always exude notable class and personality.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOne of the very first single-vineyard Brunellos, the Valdicava Madonna del Piano very much set the standard for cru Brunello. Organically grown and meticulously produced, Valdicava Brunello have made a reputation for elegant, suave, velvety Brunello, wines that have won the hearts of wine-lovers around the globe. This cru Brunello Riserva is always a knockout, and the ripe, seductive ’09 vintage makes it approachable earlier than usual.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich, succulent fruit sit first and foremost in this Brunello Riserva, but the wine’s secondary notes of cigar wrapper, saddle leather, earth, baking spices and potpourri offer compelling cameos. Silky, lush and seductive, this ’09 Riserva is a knockout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is an expressive and articulate wine that speaks highly of Sangiovese and the Montalcino territory. The wine offers a pristine narrative of both grape and place with crystalline aromas of cherry, blackberry, spice, leather, smoke and Mediterranean herb. The bouquet peels back one delicious layer at a time. The mouthfeel is similarly successful with deep concentration and complexity. It imparts soft layers of dried fruit and velvety tannins. Endnotes of espresso bean and toasted almond add length and momentum. There's even spot of chewy sweetness that is typical of the warm 2009 vintage.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2015) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the wine of the vintage with dark berry, chocolate, spice and mushroom character. Full body, silky and beautiful tannins and a long, long finish. A beautiful wine. Drink or hold.\"  (Aug 10, 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays aromas of leather, cherry and tobacco, with hints of licorice and spice. Open and approachable, light-weight, showing a gossamer texture. Borders on silky, with a moderately firm grip on the fine, succulent finish. -- Non-blind Valdicava Brunello vertical (July 2017). Best from 2019 through 2030. 1,300 cases made, 300 cases imported.\u003c\/span\u003e\" – Bruce Sanderson (Sep 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cedar, smoke, tobacco, licorice, dark cherries and plums meld together in the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Maddona del Piano. It is amazing to see just how much the Valdicava wines have changed over the last ten years or so. A decade ago, the Madonna del Piano was black, inky and impenetrable, but in 2009 it is a pretty classic wine. The flavor profile is full of Sangiovese signatures, while there is still quite a bit of the typical Valdicava richness in the glass. This is a terrific effort for a very challenging year.\" - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2015)\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINIFERA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423093842079,"sku":"90102","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/0_0_orig_3_copy.png?v=1670087584"},{"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":"tylerflorencepinotreserve10-w","title":"Tyler Florence Reserve Pinot Noir 2010 (Napa Valley, California)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 205);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 205);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 205);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"v65-ProductDrilldownTeaser\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\n\tThis wine comes from the Carneros District of Napa Valley, a \nworld-famous spot for Pinot Noir. Tyler and Rob chose traditional \nwinemaking methods such as manual punchdowns and aging in French oak \nbarrels to enhance the wine’s luscious red-fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tClassic Pinot Noir aromas and flavors of bright cherry and berry are \nbalanced by fresh acidity and engaging spice notes – all supported by a \nsilky structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVINEYARDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tFor TF Limited-Production Pinot Noir, Tyler and Rob looked to the \nGallery Vineyard at the base of Prayer Mountain on the property \nsurrounding the Michael Mondavi Family Estate in the Carneros district \nat the southern tip of Napa Valley. This spot, cooled by breezes and fog\n from San Pablo Bay, is ideal for Pinot Noir, a varietal that likes to \ndevelop slowly and steadily over a long growing season. Our vineyard \nhere is planted to a wide range of top-quality Pinot Noir clones that \ndevelop pure expression of this remarkable terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tAfter fermenting the juice in small open-top stainless steel tanks and \npunching down by hand, the wine was aged in 100% French oak barrels to \nimpart the clove-like spiciness that rounds out the bright red fruit and\n balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tOur 2010 TF Pinot Noir is bright and juicy, bursting with red berry \nfruit and elegance. It is best when paired with lively ingredients – \nfound in a dish like Tyler’s Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Crispy \nProsciutto, such a simple and delicious meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVINTAGE 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tThe 2010 vintage in Napa was mild throughout the growing season with \nminimal frost in the spring and relatively few hot days in the summer \nand fall, allowing for long, slow ripening. Late October showers \npresented challenges, but patience and careful monitoring of the \nvineyards enabled us to work around the rains and harvest at optimum \nmaturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YOUNGS MARKET","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873036120223,"sku":"585122","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/tylerflorencepinotreserve10-w-2.jpg?v=1614116358"},{"product_id":"twomeymerlot13-w","title":"Twomey (Silver Oak) Merlot 2013 (Napa Valley, California) - [JS 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000cd;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000cd;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes for Twomey Merlot come exclusively from our Soda Canyon Ranch in southeastern Napa Valley. This vineyard's rolling hills of volcanic soils are tightly planted with French Merlot clones, selected for their low yield of small, intensely flavored berries. In this mild climate, tempered by cool breezes and morning fog, Merlot ripens slowly and develops rich black-fruit character and extraordinary complexity. \"Some of the best grapes I've tasted in California.\" - Jean-Claude Berrouet (Consulting Winemaker on our Twomey Merlot).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyards: Soda Canyon Ranch Estate Vineyard\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.6%\u003cbr\u003eBarrel aging: 13 months\u003cbr\u003eBarrels: 32% new, 31% once filled, 18% twice-filled, 19% stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness; 100% French oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Ruby, garnet\u003cbr\u003eAromas: Black cherry, coffee, licorice, creamy bright fruit\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Chocolate-covered cherries, hoisin sauce\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Full fruity finish buttressed by acidity\u003cbr\u003eMouthfeel: Elegant, nuanced, texturally plush, velvety tannins, soulful\u003cbr\u003eAgeability: Will provide drinking pleasure through 2030 with proper cellaring\u003cbr\u003ePairings: Winery Chef Dominic Orsini’s Buttermilk Fried Quail or Roasted Duck Leg Salad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Soft and easy merlot with green olive, plum and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now.\" - (May 4, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SILVER OAK CELLARS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872984805535,"sku":"13T750","price":56.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/Twomey_SilverOak_Merlot_f46ba05b-fcad-4a97-894f-40ab759cadd7.jpg?v=1624917149"},{"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. Drink now through 2030. 10,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.\" - MW (Feb 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423143288991,"sku":"474914","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/twohandsSexyBeastCab10-w-2_22509062-9d56-4ae8-84ff-415a1f91f836.jpg?v=1614116343"},{"product_id":"twohandssexybeastcab15-w","title":"Two Hands \"Sexy Beast\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (McLaren Vale, Australia) - [WS 93] [AG 91] [RP 90]","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Impressive, with a plush, seductive and succulent body, offering sink-your-teeth-into-them flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum, accented by details of dark chocolate, rose petal and savory. Drink now through 2025. 5,000 cases imported.\" – MW (Jun 30, 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brilliant violet. Assertive dark berry, licorice and pipe tobacco aromas, backed by allspice and cola nuances. Sappy and focused in the mouth, offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors that are given backbone by a core of juicy acidity. A smoky note appears on a very long, dark-fruit-driven finish framed by gently chewy, harmonious tannins.\" - Josh Raynolds (Oct 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon is redolent of crème de cassis, black forest cake and menthol with a waft of cigar boxes. Full-bodied, concentrated and full-on \"sexy,\" as the name suggests, I like the firm, ripe tannins in the mouth that support the generous fruit very nicely through the long finish.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (30th Aug 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423143354527,"sku":"446296","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/twohandsSexyBeastCab10-w-2.jpg?v=1614116343"},{"product_id":"tosomoscato-w","title":"Toso Moscato Dolce Sparkling Dessert Wine (Piedmont, Italy)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout This Wine:\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis one century old winery is now one of the most modern facilities in Italy, combining tradition with modern vinification techniques. 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Called LE ROSSE, its vines have been subjected to close planting and intense pruning, resulting in an extremely low yield of extraordinary richness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eORIGIN: LE ROSSE Single vineyard located in the Valpolicella Classico area\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGRAPES: Pinot Grigio 100%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALCOHOL CONTENT: 12 %\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMATURATION: 4 months in stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOLOR: Moon yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFRAGRANCE: Clean and spicy, typical hints of tropical fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTE: Medium-bodied with a clean, round and soft taste and a crisp finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRECOMMENDED WITH: Light appetizers, soups and fish. 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Full bodied with a ripe fruit palate, LEGIT has the potential to age for a long period of time, which is typical of the Cabernet Sauvignon produced in the Castelnuovo Berardenga Area\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes are firstly selected during harvest in the vineyard and then by an optical sorter when they arrive to the winery; they are destemmed and the whole berries are immediately put into French oak fermenters. Alcoholic fermentation. The temperature is computer controlled, the must is kept in contact with the skins for about 30 days where manual pigeage and remontage are done frequently, throughout the day every 4-6 hours and one delestage is done per week. 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Each block is hand selected by our winemaker and viticulturist each year, choosing the wines that best reflect the strengths of each individual vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vines sit in good sandy soils nestled below the ranges on the eastern side of the Barossa, enjoying cooling evening, gully winds and a temperature climate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is ruby in color with purple hues. Brimming with bright fruit notes of wild strawberries \u0026amp; cherry and backed up by subtle spice of white pepper. On the palate, the fruit continues with further notes of raspberries and plum with a hint of French oak. A juicy medium bodied red that has a delicate and complex finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine has had partial whole bunch fermentation in 4 tonne open fermenters for a duration of 10 days on skins. The wine was then pressed off to 15% New French oak barrels and matured for 18 months prior to being racked for bottling. This wine has had no filtration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: 100% Grenache\u003cbr\u003eAge of vines: 60 years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Halliday Wine Companion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"60yo vines, partial whole bunch fermentation,10 days on skins, pressed to French oak (15% new)for 18 months maturation. The medley of forest floor fruits (wild strawberry, raspberry) with very good length and balance.\" (August 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep magenta. Ripe red and blue fruits, vanilla, incense and exotic spices on the expansive nose. Offers lush black raspberry, cherry-vanilla and floral pastille flavors that are given a spicy edge by a hint of cracked pepper. Shows a smoky quality and repeating florality on a long, youthfully tannic finish that leaves a hint of mocha behind.\" - Josh Raynolds (Dec 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From 60-year-old vines on the eastern side of the Barossa, Thorn-Clarke's 2018 Single Vineyard Selection Grenache includes 25% whole bunches and matured in 15% new French oak. Exotically perfumed, with scents of redcurrants, orange pekoe, red peppercorns and bay leaves, it's full-bodied but silky. There's a trace of warmth on the finish, not enough to detract in a major way, but I would opt for drinking this wine young as a result.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37423275016351,"sku":"A0EE294142GRM (6pk)","price":19.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/thornclarkeGrenache18-w-2.jpg?v=1614116168"},{"product_id":"thornclarkeshirazwilliam17-w","title":"Thorn Clarke \"William Randell\" Shiraz 2017 (Barossa Valley, Australia) - [JS 93] [WA 91] [WS 91] [WE 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe William Randell range of wines were created in honor of our family ancestor - the esteemed pioneer William Richard Randell (1824 - 1911). The wines are sourced solely from grapes grown on our estate vineyards. Wines in this range are only made in exceptional vintages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Barossa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: 100% Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing harvest the fruit was crushed into a variety of small fermenters (4 to 6T in capacity). Fermentation was carried out at a warm temperature (25-28 degrees). The ferments were manually pumped over to provide good control of tannin extraction. Each fermenter was treated as a separate parcel of wine and once dry was filled to American oak (40% new). Following malolactic fermentation the wines were racked and returned to the same oak. Parcels remained in barrel for an average of 18 months prior to blending. Only the best barrels from the multiple parcels were used to make the final blend. Once blended the wine was prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep red with inky purple hues. This classic Barossa style shows rich blackberry, licorice, spice plum and smoky oak on the nose. The palate is dense with ripe mulberry and berry compote and generous supporting oak. The tannins are savory and long with spicy refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This has impressive freshness of blue fruit and cola-like spices with blackberries and forest wood, as well as a blue-floral edge and some plum cake. The palate has a very vivid feel with such intense, fleshy fruit-presence that carries a long, succulent and flavorful finish. Impressively fresh. Drink over the next decade.\" (Nov 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The full-bodied 2017 William Randell Shiraz comes across as rather tannic and stern, its blackberry fruit framed by firm tannins and acids, buttressed by 18 months of élevage in 40% new French oak. Hints of maple syrup and cedar suggest some softening around the edges is possible in the short term, but I suspect this wine will always be on the rugged side.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Feb 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Generous, ripe and plump, featuring flavors of spiced plum, raspberry preserves and kirsch that are fresh and vibrant, with details of blood orange, violet, star anise and gingerbread. Shows terrific focus and persistence, singing on the finish. Drink now through 2035. 500 cases made, 120 cases imported.\" - MW (Apr 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Less jammy than the previous vintage, this is still a beast of a wine, but one with some layers and nuance. The nose is a dense combo of charred oak, golden beet, fleshy plum, licorice root, coffee bean and earthy spices. Muscular tannins on the palate are chalky, while the fruit feels satiny. The oak is in the foreground now but should integrate with time. Don't touch this anytime soon. Drink 2023–2035.\" - Christina Pickard (Jul 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873031434399,"sku":"A0EE294139SZL (6pk)","price":44.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/THORNCLARKE_WILLIAMRANDELL_SHIRAZ.png?v=1623792678"},{"product_id":"thornclarkecabwilliam17-w","title":"Thorn Clarke \"William Randell\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Eden Valley, Australia) - [HWC 96] [VM 93] [WE 92] [WA 91] [WS 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes From The Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe William Randell range of wines were created in honor of the family ancestor - the esteemed pioneer William Richard Randell (1824 - 1911). The wines are sourced solely from grapes grown on the family estate vineyards. Wines in this range are only made in exceptional vintages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eden Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing harvest the fruit was crushed into a variety of small fermenters (4 to 6T in capacity). Fermentation was carried out at a warm temperature (25-28 degrees). The ferments were manually pumped over to provide good control of tannin extraction. Each fermenter was treated as a separate parcel of wine and once dry was filled to French oak (40% new). Following malolactic fermentation the wines were racked and returned to the same oak. Parcels remained in barrel for an average of 18 months prior to blending. Only the best barrels from the multiple parcels were used to make the final blend. Once blended the wine was prepared for bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDeep, inky red in color. Lifted blackcurrant and blackberry on the nose with hints of eucalypt. The palate shows depth and power with generous pure Cabernet fruit and supple, long tannins. Balanced French oak adds some savory spice to the wine. Will age well for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Halliday Wine Companion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From the cool Milton Park and St Kitts Vineyards, destemmed, open-fermented, 10 days on skins, matured for 16 months in French hogsheads (35% new). The vintage was made to measure for cabernet in this district, the wine revelling in its full-bodied guise. Blackcurrant, black olive, dark chocolate and cedar sweep you along – relax and enjoy it.\" (August 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Saturated ruby. Expansive cassis, cherry and licorice aromas show very good clarity and pick up oak spice and vanilla notes with air. Sweet and broad on the palate, offering intense dark berry, bitter cherry and chewing tobacco flavors that tighten up on the back half. Youthfully taut and focused on the persistent finish, which features building tannins and lingering cherry and vanilla qualities. Drink between 2024-2034.\" -Josh Raynolds (Dec 2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"There's an ease and harmony to this wine in the form of blueberry, cherry, baking spice, violet and dried herbal aromas. It shows elegance on the palate and a silkiness to the fruit amidst Cab's inherent power. The tannins are supportive but not overwhelming and there's ample length. Drink now–2028.\" - Christina Pickard (Dec 2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e91  Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Despite being matured in 40% new French oak for 18 months, the wood in the 2017 William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon comes across as remarkably balanced, with subtle shadings of cedar and baking spices gently framing mint and cassis. It's full-bodied and relatively expansive for an Australian Cabernet, with ripe tannins that turn softly dusty on the finish, where notes of maple syrup and cedar bring the oak home. It should drink well for at least a decade. Drink 2021-2030.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Feb 2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Elegant and polished, with a distinctive floral overtone to the plum and kirsch flavors. Lush and rich, this shows off details of dark chocolate, black licorice and baking spices, finishing with a thread of cedar and firming tannins. Drink now through 2035. 275 cases made, 50 cases imported.\" - MW (Apr 2020)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37423275311263,"sku":"A0EE294134CSL (6pk)","price":44.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/william_randell_cabernet_sauvignon_hq_bottle.jpg?v=1667937153"},{"product_id":"thornclarkeshotfireshiraz18-w","title":"Thorn Clarke \"Shotfire\" Shiraz 2018 (Barossa Valley, Australia) - [HWC 92] [W\u0026S 91]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Shotfire range honors a family pioneer who worked the Barossa goldfields in the late 1800's. He had the hazardous job of being a 'Shotfirer'; one who handled the explosives to be used in finding that rich vein of gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStriking deep red-purple in color. A rich, voluptuous wine with aromas of blackcurrant and mulberries accompanied by notes of smokey oak and hints of cloves. The palate is filled with dark fruits and chocolate backed up by taut tannins and lingering oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePairings: Grilled meat, grilled vegetables, strong cheese as well. Also delicious with dark chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinification\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were de-stemmed into fermenters. Ferments were pumped over twice daily to maximise colour, tannin and flavour extraction. Cooling is used to ensure ferments remain in the 22-25 degree celcius range which allows maximum fruit expression in the wine. Pressing occurs approximately seven days after fermentation commences and the wine is then filled to American oak to mature (14 months in 40% new American hogsheads with the balance going into 2nd and 3rd fill barrels).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: 100% Shiraz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Halliday Wine Companion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Destemmed, pressed approximately 7 days later, 14 months in American oak (40% new). Rich, layered, mocha\/chocolate overtones to the black berry fruits are obvious.\" - (August 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e91 Points - Wine \u0026amp; Spirits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The gamey scent of mataro stands behind this wine's spicy red cherry flavors. The fruit is sweet, but that ripeness is edged with high-toned acidity that extends those cherry flavors in a salty, spicy finish. Pour it with spicy braised pork shoulder. - Joshua Greene (Dec 2020)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The supple, creamy-textured 2018 Shotfire Shiraz features hints of vanilla, bay leaf and cracked pepper on the nose, backed by ripe raspberries, cherries and mulberries. It's medium to full-bodied, ripe and generous, with a lingering, slightly tangy finish. Enjoy this easy-drinking, bargain-priced Shiraz over the next 3-4 years.\" - Joe Czerwinski (31st Jul 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dense, with toasted herb notes and cedar shadings to the plump wild blackberry and fleshy black cherry flavors. A touch of red licorice and dried thyme linger on the muscular finish. 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