{"title":"Merlot \u0026 Blends","description":"","products":[{"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. 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The new wine was drained and gently pressed into 28% new French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation, assuring seamless integration of fruit and oak. The final blend was assembled through repeated tasting trials over the 21 months of barrel aging.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Tasting Panel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Named for the opening of Robert Mondavi's To Kalon Cellar in 2000, when the man himself threw a huge \"cellar-bration\" featuring a commissioned chamber-orchestra piece aptly named \"Ode to To Kalon.\" It was there that Mr. Mondavi leapt to his feet to lead the music. As a tribute to the pioneering Maestro of Napa Valley's success, this wine-a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc and 2% each of Merlot and Petit Verdot-offers up a meaty nose of deep, dark chocolate-covered strawberries. Flavors of tobacco, soil, slate, tar and olives go long on gritty tannins, and with a wave of the baton, it finishes on a high note of lilacs and caramel-coated coffee bean.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Made from four Bordeaux red varieties, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this full-bodied wine is chalky in big-boned tannin and woody oak. 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Since 2005, it is the only French variety fit for our terroir and able to express its full potential and purity. “Iphiclides Podalirio” is the scientific name of a kind of butterfly with pale yellow wings and black stripes that can be found all over the Querceto estate.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE ESTATE\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocated in Querceto, between the Sienese towns of Castellina and Radda in Chianti, our estate extends for more than 125 acres, of which 27,20 are vineyards, 26,20 of which are enrolled in the Chianti Classico DOCG, and about 7 acres are for olive groves.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is nicely oaky, yet has the fruit to match, with black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, toast and mineral flavors permeating the smooth texture. Firm, refined tannins follow through as the aftertaste evokes iron and tar. Best from 2015 through 2028. 500 cases made.\" – BS (Oct. 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LYRA WINE","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37427976372383,"sku":"4G10QCPL","price":44.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/podalirio.jpg?v=1648485333"},{"product_id":"saneliasmerlot11-w","title":"San Elias Merlot 2011 (Colchagua Valley, Chile)","description":"San Elias is a range of outstanding varietal wines produced from a careful grape selection and a very delicate vinification process. The wines are young though very intense, with brilliant and deep colors, very fruity and persistent flavors in the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nThe grapes for this delicious Merlot are grown in the Central Valley of Chile. This Merlot is truly a stunning value. Aged four months in oak, this wine is soft, rich and concentrated with juicy ripe plum and blackberry fruits. It has intense red color with some violet tones. It's aromas remind of cherries and jam, and the herbal tones match very well with the vanilla and toasted notes of oak. The texture is a velvety, mouth-filling delight. The medium-length finish is juicy and exhibits soft tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"KYSELA","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873048178847,"sku":"CH0EE186076MRM","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/SanEliasMerlot.png?v=1624405745"},{"product_id":"maculanfratta12-w","title":"Maculan \"Fratta\" Veneto Red IGT 2012 (Veneto, Italy) - [JS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout This Wine: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Maculan Fratta appeals to an inner hedonist. The wine is made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot grown in estate vineyards around Breganze, a charming Venetian wine village located along the foothills of the Dolomites. Fermented in stainless steel and then aged for one year new in French oak barriques, the Fratta is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its beautiful profile, which has become legendary among connoisseurs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby red in color, Fratta offers intense aromas of blackberries and black plums, with notes of coffee, mocha, cocoa, and sweet tobacco. With a balanced expression of fine-grained tannins and full-bodied elegance, this truly opulent red wine unfolds into a long, unforgettable finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair this special wine with an equally special dish like Beef Wellington, or with aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal composition: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot \u003cbr\u003eLength of aging before bottling: 12 months \u003cbr\u003eType of oak: French \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-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A pretty, chewy red with a perfumed fruit character including strawberry. Medium to full body with firm, silky tannins and a fresh, delicious finish. Chocolate undertones with hints of walnuts. A blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Drink or hold.\" - (November 17, 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HENRY WINE GROUP","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428872904863,"sku":"MACRA12C","price":82.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/maculanfratta08-w-2_2c5b041b-d7d1-4b1c-bb7e-b80be51c3b26.jpg?v=1614113319"},{"product_id":"hedgeshipmerlotbourgeoisie11-w","title":"Hedges House of Independent Producers (HIP) Bacchus Vineyard Merlot \"La Bourgeoisie\" 2011 (Columbia Valley, Washington)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The House of Independent Producers (HIP) is a project directed by Christophe Hedges, focusing on specific vineyard sites, typically from locations within the Columbia Valley AVA. 100% Merlot from the Bacchus Vineyard, Sagemoor Farms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Extremely drinkable, offering no hint of palate fatigue. Soft with some angularity, focused acid, wildly intoxicating, and picked early for greater vintage precision, yet medium-high PH for smoothness. Coffee, pencil lead, anise, and earth. The 2011 vintage is characteristic of the Bacchus Vineyard, but with more herbal flavors due to the cooler season. An established property, with solid yields, sustainably farmed, make for a wine with typical fine extraction while still possessing elegance and light perfume qualities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"ADVENTURES IN WINE","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873044934815,"sku":"hedgesHIPmerlotbourgeoisie11-w","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/hedgesHIPmerlotbourgeoisie11-w-2_f0f81469-bf8b-4b59-8736-1a40d162e813.jpg?v=1614112343"},{"product_id":"kingestatenextred17-w","title":"King Estate \"NEXT\" Red Blend 2017 (Columbia Valley, Washington)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Columbia Valley AVA lies in the Columbia River Plateau, through much of \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003ecentral and southern Washington State, with a small section crossing into Oregon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eThe Columbia Valley stretches between the 46th and 47th parallel, which puts it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003ein line with the well-known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eBurgundy. 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Juicy \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eflavors like blackberry and plum are accentuated by tobacco leaf before the long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eand satisfying finish. 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This is an inviting Cab with plenty of complexity and structure with silky tannins. It’s also very versatile with food. I like this wine with beef tenderloin and pasta.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Ripe grapes were destemmed and inoculated with various strains of yeast to maximize complexity.\u003cbr\u003e• Gentle pumpovers during fermentation were used to extract color and flavor and produce soft, supple tannins.\u003cbr\u003e• Aged 14 months in 32% New French and American Oak and 68% Neutral Oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTECHNICAL DATA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal acidity: 0.53 g\/100 ml\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.83\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eBlend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Syrah, 5% Merlot, 4% other red varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e90 Points \u0026amp; Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The aromas offer notes of boysenberry, herb and barrel spices, with the Syrah blended in (11%) showing itself. The blue and black fruit flavors are lush and fruit forward, with soft tannins, a silky mouthfeel and a sustained sense of balance. It drinks best at a cool 62 degrees.\" - Sean P. Sullivan (11\/1\/2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points \u0026amp; \"Smart Buys\" - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fresh and expressive, deftly balanced and juicy, with raspberry and cherry flavors supported by hints of cinnamon and pepper. The finish persists against nubby tannins. 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The wine offers \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003earomas of black cherry, leather and spice with layers of rich dark red fruit flavors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eand a long, smooth, sweet finish. 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It has taken on notes of carob, creosote and cedar, and it is those earthy, savory elements that give the wine tremendous complexity for the price. 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Ageing from beginning of November, after malolactic fermentation, in 100% French oak barrels (30% new oak) during 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAgeing Potential: 8 to 10 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\nOpulent, fruity and ample in mouth, this wine is attractive both with its ripe fruits aromas melted with roasted hints as well as its nice structure and elegant, pleasant finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This rich wine is already smoothly textured yet still has fine tannins that give aging potential. 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Balanced, medium to full-bodied, and textured, give it a year and enjoy over the following 7-8.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KYSELA","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":39749647859871,"sku":"F0EE246045BLM","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/suauCadillac15-w-2_819ac8e8-cb09-4b10-97ee-699cb198ddd7.jpg?v=1624922550"},{"product_id":"angelusstemilion14-w","title":"Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion 2014 (Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France) - [WE 97] [DM 96] [WS 95] [WA 94+] [JD 94] [JS 94] [TWI 93+] [VM 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is known for its complex, structured and particularly elegant wines, whose refinement is only matched by the family passion that gave them birth. The estate has been owned by the Boüard de Laforest family since the Domaine de Mazerat was bequeathed to Comte Maurice de Boüard de Laforest in 1910. It was expanded by the acquisition of Clos de L'Angélus in 1922 by Elisabeth Bouchet his wife and a plot from Château Beau-Séjour Bécot in 1969. The name refers to the three Angelus bells audible from the vineyards, coming from the chapel at Mazerat, the church in Saint-Martin de Mazerat and Saint-Émilion. The château also produces a second wine named Carillon d’Angélus (since 1987) and a third wine, No. 3 d’Angélus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChâteau Angélus was designated a Grand Cru Classé when the Saint-Émilion classification was created in 1955, due to its already outstanding reputation. In 2012, it reached the pinnacle, achieving the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A,\" a distinction it held until the 2021 vintage. In early 2022, the Domaine opted to withdraw from the classification, the next edition of which was scheduled to be officially announced in September of that year. Consequently, from the 2022 vintage onward, the Château Angélus label will only bear the Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion designation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is planted in a 27-hectare vineyard, on slopes with clay soils, as well as on pied-de-côte with clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are aged for 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Effectively half-and-half Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this is a tremendous wine. With very fine tannins, spice from a touch of wood and swathes of ripe fruits give this wine its concentration and its huge potential. The wine has weight and a dark, dense structure that will allow it to age for many years. Drink from 2027.\" - Roger Voss (Apr 2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An Indian summer vintage (as well as the 30th harvest for Hubert de Boüard), this wine is young and closed right now. There's austerity on the attack but the ageing potential is clear in every ripple. Given time in the glass, the spiced cinnamon and toasted cherry-pit notes become more evident, along with intense but fresh blackberry and damson fruits, and the balanced generosity that's such a signature of the property.\" - Jane Anson (Nov 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This has a dense, muscular core of warm blackberry, black currant and fig paste flavors, shrouded under a cloak of tobacco and loam. Not shy on toast and balanced by a hefty ganache edge, this isn't heady at all, just a terrific expression of the muscular, loamy style. Best from 2026 through 2040. 8,335 cases made.\" - JM (Mar 2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Medium to deep garnet in color, the 2014 Angélus needs a fair bit of coaxing to begin to reveal very pretty aromas of lilacs, kirsch, redcurrant jelly and Black Forest cake plus nuances of graphite and menthol. The palate is delicately intense with soft spoken floral and earth notes complimenting the black fruits, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long with compelling restraint. Sporting a good amount of tertiary nuances, it can be enjoyed right now, but make sure to decant it a good 1.5 to two hours prior to drinking.\" - LPB (Oct 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Still youthful ruby-hued, the 2014 Château Angelus is showing beautifully today and brings more richness, depth, and pleasure than most wines in the vintage. Classic Angelus aromatics of red and black fruits, spring flowers, graphite, and cedary tobacco nuances all emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a balanced, layered, incredibly elegant mouthfeel, polished tannins, and a great finish. I love it today yet see no reason it shouldn't continue evolving for another 30 years in cold cellars. Drink 2026-2056.\" (Mar 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe damson-plum, candied-orange and spice aromas pour from the glass of this ripe and generous St.-Emilion. Impressive tannin structure behind all the richness, the bitter-chocolate and expresso notes at the warm and long finish underlining the ripe fruit very neatly. Still so much life and so many years ahead of it. Drink or hold. Château Quintus vertical tasting.\" (May 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"2014 Angelus is fruity and intense with a deep and insisting cassis-like nose. It has lots of pepper and spices followed by notes of blackcurrants and cedar ending with soft tannins and a pleasant, rounded aftertaste. This wine is almost there – give it another 3-5 years and it should provide excellent drinking.\" - Ivar Bjurner (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2014 Angélus has an attractive nose with dark berry fruit, chocolate, singed leather and quite pronounced Cabernet Franc scents that lend complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a very silky texture. Not a powerful Angélus, this is instead refined with impressive \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003emineralité\u003c\/em\u003e towards the finish. Classy and sophisticated. 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Red plum and fresh blackberry are prominent – all balanced by a frame of French oak – and complemented by notes of roasted coffee and baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-fruit aromas of fresh flowers, spearmint, and bay leaf add a brightness and lift to the nose. Acid and tannin dance together on the long finish, continuing the theme of youthful freshness and complexity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 50% Cabernet Franc, 32% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e 94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Cenyth Red Wine Blend is blended of 50% Cabernet Franc, 33% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with expressive baking spices, fragrant earth and vibrant red and black currant scents with touches of underbrush, pencil shavings and tar with a waft of charcuterie. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm frame of grainy tannins and wonderful freshness framing the densely packed red and black fruit layers, finishing long. 1,740 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (29th Oct 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91-93 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Red Wine (Sonoma County) is laced with the essence of blackberry jam, chocolate, mocha, new leather and licorice. Bold and ample on the palate, with quite a bit of structure, the 2016 is decidedly ripe and also virile in style. 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All components are in balance and come together to produce a stunning example of Merlot, reflecting the best of its complex Tuscan terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\nVarrietals: 85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003eAging: FRENCH OAK - 12 MONTHS, 40% NEW\u003cbr\u003eTotal Acidity: 5.3 G\/L\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.63\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brimming with sweet cherry, raspberry, mushroom, anise and spice flavors, this is balanced and fresh, with a long, energetic aftertaste of dried fruit, spice and tea. 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From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production of premium wines. Together with the Mariani family, Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's foremost enologists, who understood that due to the richness of the soils and the privileged microclimatic position, the property would have great capacity of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cum Laude\" is a Super-Tuscan blend of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, and 15% Syrah;the wine offers blackberry notes, plum jam, cherries and licorice, with touches of black olive and tobacco. Powerful body, wide and soft tannin texture thanks to the good ripening in the vineyard and winery. Perfect with bean soups, grilled meat and medium aged cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four varieties are vinified separately with a cold maceration (14°C) prior to fermentation for 2 days. Maceration at 22°C follows until the 2 last days of alcoholic fermentation when the temperature is brought up to 27°C. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wines are separately racked into barriques where malolactic fermentation takes place and where they age approximately for 6 months. The cuvée is made and then aged an additional 6 months, completed by 6 months of bottle aging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruby red, intense and very deep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/b\u003e Full bouquet, with aromas of blackberries and plums, complemented by licorice, black olives, and pipe-tobacco notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaste:\u003c\/b\u003e Full-bodied, with supple tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol Content: 14.4%.\u003cbr\u003eTotal Acidity: 4.7 g\/l.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect with bean soups, grilled meat and aged cheese\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend consisting of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, 15% Syrah, this has aromas of black currant, pipe tobacco and a whiff of purple flower. Vibrant and elegant, the medium-bodied palate offers succulent blackberry, crunchy red cherry, clove and star anise alongside polished, fine-grained tannins.\" - KO (Mar 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37462828908703,"sku":"468165 (6PK)","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/csm_tempranillo-cum-laude-2012-926708_ff67044c9e.png?v=1648334044"},{"product_id":"blackbirdcontrarianred14-w","title":"Blackbird \"Contrarian\" Proprietary Red 2014 (Napa Valley, California) - [JD 94] [WA 93] [VM 93] [JS 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003eContrarian is crafted by passion and instinct. This textured blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon possesses both an aromatic richness and subtle tannin profile. It exudes an elegance Blackbird Vineyards' wines are known for, while displaying the regal posture that comes from superior Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. A wine to indulge in now and for decades to come, Contrarian's uniquely supple structure flouts convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\"Bold and expressive with aromas of black cherry, fresh cracked pepper, and bay leaves, Contrarian is sure to impress. Notes of black currant, blackberry, salted caramel, and sweet herbs are complimented by intrepid tannins that carry through to a long, lingering finish. This wine is stunning now and will continue to develop with time in the cellar.\" -Winemaker, Aaron Pott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fall 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 months in French Oak barrels - 75% new, 25% seasoned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimum\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrinking\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2017 - 2030\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Contrarian is also impressive. A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc, it's medium to full-bodied and structured on the palate, with lots of cabernet blue fruit, toasty oak, chocolate and graphite aromas and flavors. Drinking Window: 2018-2038.\" -Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Another stunner is the 2014 Proprietary Red Contrarian, dominated by its 81% Cabernet Sauvignon followed by 13% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. This exhibits classic tobacco leaf, crème de cassis, forest floor, Christmas fruitcake, cedarwood and a touch of new saddle leather. It is full-bodied, powerful, rich, concentrated and yet soft enough to drink now or be cellared for another 15-20 years.\" - Robert M. 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Former and current employers for these stellar winemakers include Joseph Phelps, Newton, Quintessa, Fisher, Seven Stones, Château Troplong Mondot, Premier Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion and Château La Tour Figeac Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery conscious of the benefits of blending, Blackbird aims for a Pomerol style of wine, using distinct combinations of grapes for each of their four proprietary blends; the three higher-priced wines all have far more birds depicted on the label than Arise, the entry-level variation on the theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContrarian is crafted by passion and instinct. This textured blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon possesses both an aromatic richness and subtle tannin profile. It exudes an elegance Blackbird Vineyards' wines are known for, while displaying the regal posture that comes from superior Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. A wine to indulge in now and for decades to come, Contrarian's uniquely supple structure flouts convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend: \u003c\/b\u003e64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAging\/Cooperage: \u003c\/b\u003e21 months in French oak barrels - 75% new, 25% seasoned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bold and expressive with aromas of black cherry, fresh cracked pepper, and bay leaves, Contrarian is sure to impress. Notes of black currant, blackberry, salted caramel, and sweet herbs are complimented by intrepid tannins that carry through to a long, lingering finish. This wine is stunning now and will continue to develop with time in the cellar.\" - Winemaker, Aaron Pott\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine \u0026amp; Spirits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Though Blackbird’s original wine was a merlotfocused blend, current winemaker Aaron Pott takes Contrarian in a savory, less voluptuous direction. The wine is grounded by cabernet sauvignon, with a contribution from Ballard Vineyard on Spring Mountain that lends it stature and breed, as well as mineral-inflected tannins that carry the smokiness of rock striking rock. The wine’s blackberry juiciness and black-olive savor gain depth and detail with air, the flavors glimmering like cool water in a well. It has an old-fashioned sense of Napa Valley, before the wines got fancy. Decant it for Mediterranean lamb.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Blended of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Contrarian Proprietary Red reveals notes of crushed black and red currants, black cherries and red plums with touches of red roses, black tea, tilled soil and tobacco. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers intense red and black fruit layers with plenty of earthy sparks and a grainy frame, finishing long and refreshing. 1,580 cases were made.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Oct 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Starting with the 2016 Contrarian Proprietary Red Wine, this deep purple-colored effort checks in as 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Merlot. 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Former and current employers for these stellar winemakers include Joseph Phelps, Newton, Quintessa, Fisher, Seven Stones, Château Troplong Mondot, Premier Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion and Château La Tour Figeac Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery conscious of the benefits of blending, Blackbird aims for a Pomerol style of wine, using distinct combinations of grapes for each of their four proprietary blends; the three higher-priced wines all have far more birds depicted on the label than Arise, the entry-level variation on the theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlackbird Vineyards’ Paramour possesses both sensuality and commanding structure. Cabernet Franc and Merlot have a fragile but irresistible chemistry that flourishes when climate, soils, and seasons align. Paramour reveals the passion and harmony embodied in this love affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging \/ Cooperage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 months in French oak barrels - 75% new, 25% seasoned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With a bright approach of blueberry, black cherry, cedar, porcini mushrooms, and mint, the wine shines on the nose of this Cabernet Franc dominant blend. Wonderful richness of violets, plum and chocolate and gives way to tight grain tanins with a supple finish on the palate. This wine is captivating and will continue to develop gracefully with long term aging in the cellar.\" - Winemaker, Aaron Pott\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Composed of 82% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2016 Paramour Proprietary Red is deep garnet-purple colored and features notes of tar, tilled black soil, fungi and oolong tea over a core of red and black currants, black raspberries and crushed plums. Medium-bodied with a chewy, stewed tea-laced frame, it delivers loads of bright, refreshing flavors and a quiet, earthy intensity on the finish. 1,545 cases were made.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Oct 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Paramour is one of the best wines I have tasted from Blackbird. Dark, succulent and inviting, the 2016 possesses terrific depth and nuance. Chocolate, black cherry, spice, new leather and menthol build in this racy, vibrant Cabernet Franc-based blend. Most of this fruit is sourced from Stagecoach, Hudson and Crocker Starr.\" - Antonio Galloni (Dec 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lastly, the Cabernet Franc-dominated cuvée is the 2016 Paramour Proprietary Red Wine. Deep purple-colored, with fabulous complexity in its blackberry, cherry, strawberry, incense, and floral aromas and flavors, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, tight, and straight on the palate. 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The wine is full and inviting enough to enjoy on its own, yet structured enough to stand up to big, bold foods like prime rib, leg of lamb or BBQ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAGING: Fermented in closed top stainless steel tanks. Aged 19.4 months in 85% French oak (27% new) and 15% American oak (2% new).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBLEND: 53% Merlot, 21% Petite Sirah, 20% Syrah , 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003e 91 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fleshy, full-bodied red, with powerful minerality and hints of salinity to the dark currant, plum pudding and black olive flavors. Mocha and baker's chocolate notes flood the richly textured finish. Merlot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 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New oak aging for select lots contributes citrus and cinnamon spice layers, with cool vintage acidity adding poise and precision. 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Still, this is very pure-fruited; lovely in its gentle way; yet possessed of subtly vibratory energy, and might well acquire additional complexity over the next half dozen or so years.\" -David Schildknecht (Dec 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e91 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (2007 vintage):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Immediately approachable, with beautiful fruit flavors right up front, though it has the depth to age also. Boasts blueberry, very pretty berry fruits, just a hint of barrel and the classic Cadence terroir-driven impression of chalk in the tannins that runs through all Cadence wines as a defining characteristic. 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The estate was split up between 1826 and 1840 as a result of the French Revolution. (Expropriation of emigrants' property and constitution of egalitarian redistribution). Château Léoville Las Cases was created, thanks to a kind of birthright, from 3\/5 of the original estate and the heart of the domain. The Grand Vin's current terroir has therefore been at the historic heart of the original terroir since the 17th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePierre Jean, Adolphe and Gabriel de Las Cases were successive heirs to the property until 1900, when Théophile Skawinski purchased a share in the estate and became its manager. 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They are powerful, exceptionally structured and full bodied, complex and opulent but perfectly balanced, with an outstanding freshness and a glorious finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th September to 10th October 2018\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e14.9%\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3.54\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3.65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pure magic and one of the finest expressions of this estate I could imagine, as well as a perfect wine, the 2018 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLéoville Las Cases\u003c\/span\u003e comes from a mix of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 9% Cabernet Franc that spent 19 months in (I believe) all new French oak. Its dense purple color is followed by a profound wine loaded with notions of creme de cassis, lead pencil shavings, melon, crushed stone, tobacco, and violets. Full-bodied, concentrated, and massive on the palate, yet also incredibly well delineated and precise, it has a wonderful mix of seemingly ripe, sunny fruit from a warm year yet the minerality, purity, and precision of a cooler year. This wine is going to be just about immortal; however, do your best to hide bottles for a solid 10-15 years.\" (3\/11\/2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2018 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLéoville Las Cases\u003c\/span\u003e is composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and 9% Merlot, harvested September 15 to October 4 with yields of 35.5 hectoliters per hectare, it has 14.49% alcohol and was aged in 90% new barriques. Deep purple-black colored, it needs a fair bit of coaxing to reveal striking scents of blackcurrant pastilles, wild blueberries and redcurrant jelly, giving way to notions of crushed rocks, lavender, Indian spices, unsmoked cigars and black truffles, plus a provocative waft of rose oil. The full-bodied palate is densely laden with black fruit preserves and earthy layers, accented by bright, lively red berry and floral sparks. It has a rock-solid frame of firm, ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing very long and wonderfully minerally. The tannins are so beautifully approachable even at this youthful stage, making it delicious to drink now, but afford it 5-6 years in bottle to allow those finer nuances to emerge and drink it over the next 40+ years.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (3\/31\/2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An elegant, complex nose of blackberries, blueberries and herbal and spice notes with dark-chocolate and earthy undertones. Violets, flowers and graphite, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, layered tannins and a crushed-stone undertone throughout the fresh, velvety and layered palate. Very complex, muscular and formed. The finish is endless. Lowest percentage of press wine ever in this. So deep. Try after 2027.\" (1\/12\/2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"This has such a textured, ripe, plump and poised black fruit character that is clear from the aromatics alone. Mouthfilling with huge texture and density, full of licorice root, black chocolate shavings and cocoa pod with creme de cassis edging. This is delicious and has chewy tannins that you can pick up with a shovel. One of the 'wines of the vintage'. Only 2% of press wine (unusually low, as it can go up to 15% in some years). It grips on tight to the finish - extremely impressive.\" Jane Anson (11\/2020)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Reserved, even reticent, at first, but like a cold fireplace brought back to life it slowly reveals beautifully handcrafted notes of cassis, plum reduction and blackberry puree along with hints of charcoal, warm cast iron and sweet bay leaf. A violet note chimes on the seriously long finish, adding a tantalizing treble note. A precise, regal, terroir-driven wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2028 through 2042. 10,000 cases made.\" - JM (3\/31\/2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It is the tannins that mark out this powerful wine, presenting a fine balancing act between a firm structure and rich dark fruit flavors. It is the epitome of elegant Saint-Julien, with a welcome mix of weight and freshness.\" - Roger Voss (4\/1\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2018 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLéoville Las Cases\u003c\/span\u003e is a very sensual wine. Silky and nuanced, the 2018 exudes extraordinary finesse from start to finish. The 2018 is a bit closed in on itself at first, but then again, that is Las Cases. At the same time, the tannins are nowhere as brooding as they once were. Inky dark fruit, creme de cassis, mocha and a whole range of savory Cabernet nuances run through a dense, packed Las Cases that is all class. The 2018 is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot and that spent 21 months in oak, 90% new. One of the recent developments at Las Cases has been a decease in the use of press wine, about 2.7% for the 2018 versus the average of 5-10% and the 15% or so that was the norm in the 1980s. I imagine that, plus the ripeness that is common these days, goes a long way towards explaining the seductive quality of many recent vintages. This is a fabulous effort from proprietor Jean-Hubert Delon and his team.\" - Antonio Galloni (3\/2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WINEBOOK","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40370828968095,"sku":"","price":374.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/LeovilleLasCases.png?v=1624579771"},{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-las-cases-saint-julien-grand-cru-2013-bordeaux-france","title":"Chateau Leoville-Las Cases Saint Julien Grand Cru 2013 (Bordeaux, France) - [WE 95] [JS 94] [WA 92] [WS 92] [DC 92] [VM 91-94]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOne of the oldest Medoc estates, Domaine de Léoville belonged to some of the wealthiest and most influential noble French families before it was acquired by the Las Cases family. The estate was split up between 1826 and 1840 as a result of the French Revolution. (Expropriation of emigrants' property and constitution of egalitarian redistribution). Château Léoville Las Cases was created, thanks to a kind of birthright, from 3\/5 of the original estate and the heart of the domain. The Grand Vin's current terroir has therefore been at the historic heart of the original terroir since the 17th century.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePierre Jean, Adolphe and Gabriel de Las Cases were successive heirs to the property until 1900, when Théophile Skawinski purchased a share in the estate and became its manager. Léoville Las Cases has now been managed by the same family since the late 19th century and is today represented by Jean-Hubert Delon, sole owner of the Château and proprietor of Château Potensac in the Medoc and Château Nénin in Pomerol. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter a very late budburst, the cold May weather hindered the vine's growth and enormously delayed the blossoming. The latter began in a fairly dry and mild atmosphere and finished in cold, rainy weather that caused considerable flower shatter on the plots of Merlot.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing these wet conditions early in the cycle, the weather became dry and sunny again in July and August. The colour change and the beginning of the ripening process thus luckily took place in quite favourable weather conditions. In this delicate vintage, anticipation was the keyword in the vineyard. A vegetal cover was maintained with targeted grassing between the rows of certain plots and the ploughing was limited. These technical decisions all contributed to minimise the impact of the rainfall whilst early de-leafing (immediately after the end of flowering) and lateral shoot removal maintained a constant airing and rapid drying of the bunches from berry set right through to harvest. The grapes thus remained healthy, despite the return of rainfall from mid-September, and we were able to attain good maturity in the tannins for each of the various terroirs of the property.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 2nd to 17th October 2013\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.0%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.76 \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.69 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This impressively powerful wine has dense tannins and concentration. With 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is firm, packed with black-currant fruits with intense, perfumed acidity. Cabernet Franc adds spice to the wine. The wood aging is still showing and the wine will need several years before enjoying. Drink from 2025.\" - Roger Voss (3\/1\/2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Extremely fine and complex for the vintage with blueberry, black currant and mineral aromas and flavors. Racy and refined backbone of tannins. Long and subtle. Drink in 2019.\" (2\/10\/2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Leoville-Las Cases has perhaps one of the most understated bouquets for this estate in recent years. I do not mean that in a bad sense, after all, this was a vintage whereby it would be foolish to push too much. It gently unfolds with blackberry, bilberry and a light marine influence - iodine, a hint of black olive. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, nicely balanced with a saline note that comes through towards the finish. I appreciate the cohesiveness and refinement of this Leoville-Las Cases, certainly one of the best Medocs of this difficult vintage.\"  - Neal Martin (10\/28\/2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This has a rounded feel at first, with plum, blackberry and raspberry coulis flavors carried by supple tannins. Slowly and surely, a brooding charcoal note emerges through the finish, adding grip while a lingering iron detail lengthens the spine. This really stretches out in the glass, maintaining superior focus. Best from 2018 through 2028. 10,000 cases made.\" - JM (3\/31\/2106)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Needs more air and time in the glass than the Clos de Marquis 2013 that was tasted alongside, reflecting the greater density of fruit that you find in the main estate even in a challenging year like 2013. As it opens, the aromatics major on raspberry and redcurrant as opposed to black fruit dominated vintages such as 2016 (or indeed the 2002 also tasted here). Be patient, because there is a ton of St Julien balance and sensibility on display, with subtle complexity and layers of earth, liquorice, cedar and incense. Subtle and fragrant, an atypical Las Cases but one that offers great pleasure for drinking, with precision and salivating freshness on the finish.\" - Jane Anson (8\/2020)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91-94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLéoville Las Cases\u003c\/span\u003e is wonderfully deep and layered in the glass. Violets, cloves, menthol and licorice add dimensions of complexity to the dark fruit. Hints of cassis, white flowers and sweet herbs develop later as the wine continues to flesh out. So many 2013s offer up their charms quite easily. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLéoville Las Cases\u003c\/span\u003e is a rare wine endowed with a sense of mystery and intrigue. The power and breadth of this site come through, but tempered by the medium-bodied structure of the year. This is a terrific showing. The 2013 is 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 12% Merlot. Tasted twice.\" - Antonio Galloni (4\/2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WINEBOOK","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40370831720607,"sku":"","price":249.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/LeovilleLasCases_38c76619-f505-440f-8cf6-72d4d80a8665.png?v=1624579786"},{"product_id":"fuligni-s-j-san-jacopo-toscana-i-g-t-2018-tuscany-italy","title":"Fuligni \"S.J.\" (San Jacopo) Toscana IGT 2018 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFuligni was founded in 1923 in the province of Siena. Today the winery is owned by Roberto Fuligni and the winemaker is Paolo Vagaggini. Fuligni currently has 30-32 acres under vine. The Fuligni range is a complete cross-section of Montalcino offerings, Rosso, Brunello, Super Tuscan, and yearly production goes from an average of 50,000-60,000 bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60% Sangiovese and 40% Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuligni “S.J.” Toscana is concentrated and voluptuously textured. 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Here our passion for wine led to Podere Sapaio, a 40-hectare farming estate gently stretching between Castagneto Carducci and Bibbona.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur plats of land extend over quaternary and flood deposits and consist of coarse sandy beds and draining calcareous soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere we grow our vines, above all of Bordeaux origin, which have become a reference in the area over the past 50 years, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Some hectares have been dedicated to olive groves, in the varieties Fratoiano, Moraiolo, and Leccino.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Bolgheri Rosso DOC since 2004. 14 months in barrique barrels and 6 months in bottles. Like Sapaio, the name exalts the local origin of this wine by expressing respect for the vine Volpola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolpolo is an opulent Super Tuscan-style wine primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon along with a smaller quantity of Merlot and Petit Verdot. Succulent plum and dark berries dominate on the nose along with hints of warm winter spice and toast from the 14 months of ageing in French oak barrels. On the palate there is a generous full body complemented by ripe, smooth tannins and a powerful structure. A great wine to serve with hearty red meat dishes or to keep in the cellar for a few more years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal Composion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 15% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews for 2023 vintage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Luca Maroni:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bolgheri at its densest and purest blackberry and violet stage in the glass of Podere Sapaio. A fleshy and tannic, yet softly harmonious Volpolo 2023, a Sapaio 2021, as always, of supreme and inviolate density, of harmonious soft-tannic suppleness, of an unoxidized, vanilla-like olfactory brilliance. Hats off.\" -Luca Maroni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Firm and structured, yet with a lush and velvety flow. Aromas of succulent fruit layered with spices, cedar and walnuts. Full and broad on the palate, with a tightly framed, lingering finish. Chewy and long. From organically grown grapes. Try from 2027.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot, the organic Podere Sapaio 2023 Bolgheri Volpolo di Sapaio is a charming wine with generous layers of fruit, offering precise notes of blackcurrant and sweet plum. Oak is gently interwoven into the elegantly rich mouthfeel, adding polish without overshadowing the fruit. Fermented in stainless steel and moved into barrique for 14 months of élevage, the 2023 combines freshness and vitality. With 85,000 bottles produced, Volpolo remains a widely available and consistently expressive introduction to the Sapaio style. Drinking Window: 2026-2038.\" -Monica Larner (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Volpolo di Sapaio, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 15% Petit Verdot, pours a deep purple hue and is immediately appealing, with aromas of blackberry, fresh plum, lavender, and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied, it has a creamy, polished texture balanced by fresh acidity and underlying mineral notes. Despite the challenges of the vintage, it's harmonious and expressive, with both early appeal and the structure to age. Drink 2026-2036.\" -Audrey Frick (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Falstaff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich, dense ruby purple colour. Intense and clear nose with ripe blackberries, followed by cocoa, some forest floor and leather. Very juicy fruit on the palate, well-integrated, sweetish tannins. Retronasal with preserved plums. Elegant, fruit-accentuated finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is stylish and elegant, sporting black currant, blackberry, earth, licorice and spice flavors. Firms up on the finish yet stays long and balanced overall. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. 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The wine is made in almost the same way as his Amarones in that this is 100% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eappassimento\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The grapes are harvested and then left to dry until mid-December, then crushed and fermented in the usual way. The wine spends the same amount of time in barrel as the Amarones, but part of that time is spent in French oak, then transferred to large Slavonian oak casks.  The main difference between Alzero and the Amarone is that this is made from Cabernet Franc (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and Merlot (20%), but make no mistake, this is not a 'me too' Super Tuscan or Bordeaux\/Napa style wine by any measure. 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With grapes dried through appassimento, the Alzero is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot.\" - Eric Guido (2\/2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KERMIT LYNCH","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":40636362326175,"sku":"11MGQ08","price":989.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/Alzero2011_72a9e1cd-db01-484c-b451-409fbdde9cbb.jpg?v=1627159006"},{"product_id":"giuseppe-quintarelli-alzero-cabernet-2011-3-0l-double-magnum-veneto-italy-vm-94","title":"Giuseppe Quintarelli \"Alzero\" Cabernet 2011 [3.0L DOUBLE MAGNUM] (Veneto, Italy) - [VM 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAlzero is one of the hardest wines to find from Quintarelli and like his Amarones, can be counted among the greatest wines of Italy. The wine is made in almost the same way as his Amarones in that this is 100% \u003cem\u003eappassimento\u003c\/em\u003e. The grapes are harvested and then left to dry until mid-December, then crushed and fermented in the usual way. The wine spends the same amount of time in barrel as the Amarones, but part of that time is spent in French oak, then transferred to large Slavonian oak casks.  The main difference between Alzero and the Amarone is that this is made from Cabernet Franc (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and Merlot (20%), but make no mistake, this is not a 'me too' Super Tuscan or Bordeaux\/Napa style wine by any measure. This is a Quintarelli wine, and that means no compromise, no wavering from their 'tradition-or-die' philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Viticulture:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• Harvested before most other grapes, at the end of August and beginning of September\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Careful selection of grapes during harvest\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• After harvest, grapes sit in wooden boxes or on rush mats\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Dried grapes are pressed in mid-December\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Grapes are pressed and after 20 days of maceration, alcoholic fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Fermentation lasts approximately 50 days\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Wine is then aged in French barrels for two or three years, then racked into Slavonian oak barrels for four more years\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• During this aging process, additional alcoholic fermentations take place\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatics continue the theme of the Amarone with notes of camphor, woodlands, liqueur cherries, perhaps with the tobacco more to the fore, then supported with spicy, leafy notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge of the Vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 years average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLimestone and Basalt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2011 Alzero Cabernet is a bit backward today, displaying mocha-infused black and red currants offset by hints of sour citrus and animal musk, plus a dusty floral and incense component that is not quite ready to come into the foreground. 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With grapes dried through appassimento, the Alzero is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot.\" - Eric Guido (2\/2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KERMIT LYNCH","offers":[{"title":"3.0 L","offer_id":40636365439135,"sku":"11JGQ08","price":2239.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/Alzero2011_37bd74f6-4132-4622-a9df-2e54e3587758.jpg?v=1627159071"},{"product_id":"chateau-canon-la-gaffeliere-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2018-bordeaux-france-vm-95-98-ws-95-98-jd-94-97-wa-94-96-we-95-js-94-95","title":"Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018 (Bordeaux, France) - [VM 97] [WS 96] [JS 96] [WA 95+] [JD 95] [WE 95]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocated on the pied de côte (foot of the slope) south of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, Château Canon La Gaffelière's terroir consists of clay-limestone and clay-sand soil that is very permeable and particularly efficient at retaining heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe choice of grape varieties is rather atypical for the appellation in light of the soil: almost a perfect 50\/50 divide between Merlot and Cabernet. The Cabernets ripen early and remarkably well on Canon La Gaffelière's warm soil, adding power and aromatic complexity to Merlot's opulence to create wines of natural elegance and finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn keeping with vineyard management adapted to each plot, the vat room was designed to be able to ferment and house wine made from each one in order to fine tune the final blend. Fermentation takes place slowly and temperatures are kept under close control to bring out the best the grapes have to offer. The wine is aged on the lees to enhance its intrinsic qualities and each barrel is treated individually. Non-interventionist winemaking is practised and in such a way as to make the most of vintage character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest dates: 26\/09 to 15\/10\/2016\u003cbr\u003eYield: 42 hl\/ha\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: in wooden vats for 32 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)\u003cbr\u003eAgeing: in new oak barrels (60%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining\u003cbr\u003eBottling: Château-bottled in June 2018 (04\/06 to 07\/06)\u003cbr\u003eBlend: 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2018 Canon La Gaffelière is bright, punchy and full of character, just as it was from barrel. Sage, blood orange, mocha and spice add pretty aromatic top notes to a core of inky red\/purplish berry fruit. All the elements are so well-balanced in this super-expressive Saint-Emilion. Bright floral and savory Franc notes punctuate the salivating, mineral-drenched finish. The 2018 needs a lot of air to open, but when it does, it is dynamite.\" - Antonio Galloni (Mar 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This has a lovely core of mulled cassis, damson plum and raspberry reduction notes, framed with an applewood note that integrates nicely while red tea, savory and chalky mineral notes develop through the finish. Restrained style, precise and very long. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2024 through 2038. 5,833 cases made.\" - JM (Mar 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fantastic depth and richness to the nose with plums, mushrooms, bark and some mahogany. Full-bodied, tight and focused with very fine tannins and a long, creamy finish. Lovely polish, balance and clarity. Drink after 2025.\" (Jan 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Canon la Gaffeliere out of the gate delivers a seductive nose of plum preserves, kirsch and Black Forest cake with nuances of lilacs, underbrush, Indian spices and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate is filled with black fruit preserves and loads of spicy accents, supported by chewy tannins and well-balanced freshness, finishing long and savory.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Mar 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Another beautiful vintage for this cuvée, the 2018 Château Canon La Gaffelière is based on 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, brought up in 50% new French oak, with the balance all in used barrels. It's never the biggest or richest wine in the vintage yet always has a classic Saint-Emilion elegance as well as brilliant minerality. The 2018 reveals a dense purple hue to go with an already complex bouquet of kirsch, blackberries, new saddle leather, bouquet garni, tobacco, and flowery incense. With medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant texture, ripe tannins, and a great finish, it builds nicely with time in the glass and is a complex, flawlessly balanced Saint-Emilion that offers both hedonistic and intellectual pleasure. It's going to keep for 20-30 years, and I'd recommend a healthy decant or a good 4-6 years of bottle age.\" (3\/11\/2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This already shows sophistication in a stream of black currant fruit set alongside the firm tannins that are still developing. 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Chateau Margaux is one of the few vineyards to have remained relatively unchanged for centuries, too: today the vineyards are almost the same size with 80 planted hectares of vines, as there were in 1700 (75 hectares). And the winery had impressive fans even then: Thomas Jefferson placed an order for Margaux in 1794 on which he wrote, “There couldn’t be a better Bordeaux bottle.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Margaux is the only Bordeaux wine to bear the name of its appellation (making it a bit confusing). It is also one of the few billion-dollar wine businesses to be headed by a woman, Corinne Mentzelopoulos. (Her father André bought the chateau in the 1970s for just 72 million francs (about $17 million at the time). When he passed away in 1980, Corinne took over at age 27; her own daughter Alexandra is slated to succeed her when the time comes.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Margaux vineyard is planted to 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc for the red wine grapes, divided into 80 parcels. The style of wine produced by Chateau Margaux at its best blends elegance, purity of fruit, harmony and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest lasted almost a month, as the Cabernets ripened much later than the Merlot. We even interrupted the picking for 10 days at the end of September to let the Cabernet finish ripening. Luck was on our side, as the weather was exceptionally good. 1990 was the third in a run of very fine vintages, with 1988 and 1989. After the classic 1988 and the rich, opulent 1989, the 1990 immediately caused great excitement with its charm and great finesse. It is hard to believe that two years with quite similar vine growing conditions produced two wines with such different characteristics! But maybe these conditions were not as similar as they appeared. Who knows what influence a few days’ heatwave may have, or what an apparently unwelcome shower or a lengthy period of drought can do? The wines of the 1990 vintage, whether Merlot, Cabernets or Petit Verdot, were immediately outstandingly attractive, rich and tender, tight-grained but soft, with enticing fruit flavours. Today, all the aromas and flavours already mingle sweetly together into this wine, whose perfect harmony conceals a power comparable with 1989. It is enjoyable now, as it was, in fact, shortly after its bottling. It will surely continue to be so over the next twenty or thirty years. What more can we ask? (May 2010)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"I had this wine both in Seoul, Korea in February, and from my cellar in December, 2008, and it was remarkable how identical the wines smelled and tasted. It offers an extraordinary aromatic display of spring flowers, camphor, sweet red and black fruits, a hint of licorice, and no evidence of its 100% new oak cask aging. Round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent, full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision, this stunning wine is just beginning to reach its plateau of full maturity, where it should remain for another three decades. A sensational effort, it is one of the legendary wines made at Chateau Margaux. \" - Robert Parker (June 2009)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Full-bodied, yet racy and refined, with blackberry and licorice character. Long. It keeps getting better and better. Hard not to drink now. In fact, I would, but it will age well for decades. '89\/'90 Bordeaux non-blind horizontal. Drink now.\" –JS (Feb 28, 2005)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Full ruby-red. Wonderfully perfumed nose combines redcurrant, plum, mocha, minerals and rose petal. Plush, fat and rich, with great sweetness and class. This has utterly compelling mouthfilling richness. Finishes smooth and endless, with great breadth. This wine showed fabulous potential from barrel, but this is the first truly outstanding bottle I've had. Drink 2005 through 2035.\" - Stephen Tanzer (Jul\/Aug '02)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Decanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A brilliant wine, still star bright in colour, and full of flesh and fruit. Opens with smoky cigar notes, touches of figs, blackberries, cedar, fine tannins as well as violet and peony aromatics even at 30-plus years old. This wine took home the audience award during the 67 Pall Mall tasting, and it certainly stays with you long after the glass is finished. 100% new oak. Owner Corinne Mentzelopoulos was celebrating 10 years at the helm at this point, with Paul Pontallier just promoted to managing director, after arriving at the property in 1983.\" (2\/21)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONSIGNMENT","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":41248058146975,"sku":"","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/margaux1995-w-2_ca99722f-d6be-4d2e-a827-a5afab00fdb3.jpg?v=1633580143"},{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-poyferre-saint-julien-2018-bordeaux-france-jd-100-ws-97-rank-8-top-100-of-21-we-97-vm-97-wa-97-js-97-dm-96","title":"Chateau Leoville-Poyferre Saint Julien 2018 (Bordeaux, France) - [JD 100 \u0026 #1 Top 100] [WS 97 \u0026 #7 Top 100] [WE 97] [VM 97] [WA 97] [JS 97]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-all\" title=\"Click here to see all of the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines we have available!\"\u003eClick here to see all of the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines we have available!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\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\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau Léoville Poyferré was created in 1840 and included as a Second Growth in the famous 1855 Classification. \u003c\/span\u003eOwned by the Cuvelier family since 1920, Léoville Poyferré shares a building with its perhaps better-known cousin Léoville Las Cases, though the two estates are markedly different. Poyferré’s vineyard lies across the road, with its 148 acres of vines situated on more clay-based soils that result in a broad, fleshy wine. Sara Cuvelier is the current generation to head the estate, taking over from her cousin Didier during the 2018 vintage. Winemaker Isabelle Davin and consultant Michel Rolland crafted Poyferré’s modern-style \u003cem\u003egrand vin\u003c\/em\u003e from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, all aged in 80 percent new oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the Saint-Julien terroirs, budburst began slowly. This was followed by rapid vegetative growth, due to humid and hot conditions. After a hot and dry summer, the harvest was spread over three weeks, without any worry or precipitation, giving a perfect maturity. The wines of the 2018 vintage offer a beautifully accomplished maturity and stand as promises of a very long ageing potential. They are powerful, exceptionally structured and full bodied, complex and opulent but perfectly balanced, with an outstanding freshness and a glorious finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Every bit as good as the 2009, and I think better than the 2010 and 2016, the 2018 Château Léoville Poyferré is a total thrill that tops out my scale. Based on 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, its dense purple hue is followed by an incredible, full-bodied monster of a wine that, despite massive amounts of fruit, tannins, and extract, still stays weightless and ethereal, with incredible purity. Loaded with notions of crème de cassis, spring flowers, tobacco, violets, charcoal, and cedar pencil, it's extraordinarily concentrated, flawlessly balanced, and has a finish that won't quit. This is a legendary wine in the making. Give bottles 7-8 years, a decade would be even better, and it will keep for 40-50 years. Hats off to the Cuvelier family for another extraordinary wine!\" (3\/11\/2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points \u0026amp; Rank #7 Top 100 of 2021 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Waves of warmed cassis, mocha and warm tar aromas lead the way, while the core of macerated plum, blackberry and blueberry fruit waits its turn, showing admirable breadth and depth when it arrives, with roasted apple wood, bramble and cast iron buried deeply through the finish. This is a powerfully rendered wine with a cashmere scarf as accent. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 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Bright red-toned fruit, mocha, pine and wild flowers all open with a bit of coaxing. The new oak is a bit prominent at this stage, but that will be less of an issue over time.\" – Antonio Galloni (Mar 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, aged in 80% new oak barriques, the 2018 Léoville Poyferré comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant scents of Morello cherries, plum preserves and blackberry pie, giving way to nuances of cedar chest, unsmoked cigars, vanilla pod and sassafras, plus a waft of crushed rocks. The palate is full-bodied, rich and decadent, delivering hedonic black fruits and lots of spicy accents with a velvety texture and seamless freshness, finishing long and satisfyingly savory. 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Things changed quickly from March onwards with one of the rainiest springs in Masseto’s history. At the same time temperatures, particularly in April, were higher than average, which led to a rapid vegetative growth, culminating in flowering which occurred one full week earlier than normal. Precise timing and presence of all our workforce was required to keep pace with the vines and operate shoot thinning and positioning of the canopy. While temperatures came back to the norm in May, the high amount of rain created a high level of disease pressure, especially for downy mildew, which put the nerves of vine growers to the test for the rest of the growing season. Only through perfect organization and capacity to enter the vineyard for spraying in the few days without rain was it possible to get control of the disease keeping canopies and grapes healthy. In July mostly sunny and warm weather allowed for a little rest before véraison stepped in timely around the 22 July. August was warm with a bit of rain around the 15th, which prevented the appearance of any major hydric stress. Sugars and acidity moved at a slow pace while berry sizes grew a bit more than usual. Harvest started on 31st August with the youngest gobelet-trained vines and then stopped for one week until we started picking the older vines from the 6th September onwards. Differences between parcels within Masseto were particularly marked, leading to a very long harvest that was concluded only on 4th October and yielded 9 different vinification lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Ageing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe bunches, hand harvested in 15kg crates, were selected by hand on a double sorting table before and after destemming and then subjected to soft crushing. Fermentation took place in concrete tanks, small portions of vineyards in barrel at temperatures between 25 and 30°C. Maceration times ranged from 21 to 28 days. Malolactic fermentation began in 100% new oak barrique barrels, while keeping the various lots separate for the first 12 months of ripening. Subsequently, the wine was blended and reintroduced once again into the barrels for another year, for a total of 24 months. As usual, Masseto 2018 was given another 12 months in bottle before being released on the market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eMasseto 2018 is a wine that perfectly respects its unique terroir and the vintage. Dark in color, with an expressive nose of perfectly ripe cherries, plums, and spicy new oak. The palate is broad and rich as one would expect from Masseto, but shows refined and silky texture that is so typical of 2018. The finish shows great length with a touch of refreshing tannic grip. A particularly elegant version of Masseto that combines richness and elegance..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a showstopper of a wine, and one of the wines of the tasting. Lots of power here but the tannins just glide across the palate, gently with sophistication, with the dense and dark fruit covering the mouth and lingering. Round, ripe and juicy with excellent acidity that enhances the mineral undertones and spicy sides. Extremely well made by winemaker Axel Heinz and one that you just want another glass of immediately. Malolactic fermentation in 100% new oak barrique barrels, keeping the various lots separate for the first 12 months of ageing. The wines are then blended and put back in barrels for another year, totalling 24 months before bottling. Wines are then kept for an additional 12 months before being released.\" - GH (Jul 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2018 Masseto is going to be an absolute thrill for readers who follow this iconic Bolgheri Merlot. Silky, mid-weight and supremely gracious, the 2018 reminds me of the 2004 in its aromatic intensity and classic, refined feel. Inky red\/purplish fruit, cedar, lavender, espresso, sage and mint are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop with time in the glass. There is so much to like here. More than anything else, I am struck by how ripe and well balanced the tannins are, something that is rare for Masseto, especially in the early going, when the wine can be a bit burly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs was the case throughout Tuscany, the 2018 Masseto is the product of a cool year with a fair amount of rain in August. The 2018 was made from all of the key vineyard plots, minus the young vine replants. It is the first vintage made at the estate’s new winery, which is equipped with concrete fermenters that allow for more flexibility in extraction. Aging was 24 months in French oak, 100% new.\" - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThis is extremely perfumed with flowers, cherries and blackberries, as well as hints of lavender. It’s full-bodied, yet so refined, linear and racy. Pure silk. The texture is every so polished. Succulent and subtle fruit at the end. New wood showing now. A sophisticated Masseto that shows balance and harmony. Builds with tannins at the finish. Needs time to come completely together. Try after 2025.\" (Aug 2021) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2018 Masseto is the vintage surprise few of us could have expected. The season saw rains just before harvest, and vintners were forced into dramatic last-minute decisions and risks. The expert team at Masseto navigated those challenges with deft precision in this first vintage executed in the new winery that is now fully dedicated and engineered to fulfill the expectations of this iconic Merlot from coastal Tuscany. The new gravity-flow building has angular concrete fermentors and an old-fashioned basket press. Dark fruit and ripe blackberry bleed slowly into spice, leather, chocolate and sweet tobacco. The wine shows generous extraction and concentration; however, it remains light and lifted throughout. Welcome Masseto into your new home.\" - Monica Larner (May 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ca data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRich and solidly built, this red features black cherry, plum, cedar, vanilla and toasty oak aromas and flavors. A line of refined tannins marks the finish, yet overall this is balanced, remarkably fresh and expressive. Merlot. 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After eight hundred years (when this soil and property seems to have been first mentioned), there is still a strata of chalk, sand and clay, which is predominantly calcareous, and it lends itself to the making of gorgeous wines. Roberto Guldener and his wife Maja currently own the winery and have greatly invested in the vineyards, replanting, researching and selecting clones that would thrive in this soil. Since 1988, the winery has grown to 124 hectares (307 acres), with hillside vineyards, manicured olive groves, and thick woodlands at an altitude of 250-500 (820-1,640 feet) above sea level. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerrabianca has a second property in the warm mineral-rich Maremma, 43 miles away, called Il Tesoro (Treasure, in Italian). This second estate is home to 4,000 olive trees, some of which are 350 years old, as well as Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards; the latter two varieties are particularly suited to this distinct terroir. All of the grapes are transferred to Radda within a few hours of picking, where they are vinified and bottled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eCampaccio was created to express the Terrabianca philosophy to its fullest. It is the most representative of the estate, and exemplifies its originality of flavors and aromas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eIt is made from a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown in two vineyards in Radda in Chianti (Calcareous-cretaceous substrata of sand and clay) and Massa Marittima in Maremma (loamy- texture soil evolving towards red earth). The grapes are meticulously selected before being vinified in stainless steel. Campaccio ages in French oak for about twelve months and in bottle for at least twelve months. Complex, elegant, with full body and smooth tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eLively, deep ruby color; bouquet of brushwood and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eberry fruit, cocoa, toasted almonds and leather; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003estructure, concentration and freshness are\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eperfectly balanced on the palate. Complex, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eelegant, with full body and smooth tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003ePairs well with red meats, game, and aged cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Aromas of violets and lavender on the nose. Hints of rosemary. Crushed berries. Medium to full body. Firm tannins with hints of wood. Needs time to come together. Very pretty. Drink after 2020.\" (4\/13\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Terrabianca's 2016 Campaccio, the estate's Sangiovese\/Cabernet Sauvignon\/Merlot blend, is gorgeous in 2016. Freshly cut flowers, mint, dark cherry, violet, grilled herbs and new leather give Campaccio striking inner perfume and considerable nuance as well. Light on its feet, with lovely fruit purity, the 2016 is a winner. The blend of Sangiovese and international grapes works beautifully here. \" Antonio Galloni (8\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Campaccio (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) is robust and soft, peeling back layers of dark fruit, spice, leather and tobacco. This wine offers a high level of richness and concentration, however it does not feel heavy or too thick. The wine's fiber is firm and tight enough to pair with with roast chicken or a hearty steak, either way. 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In 2005, John Conover, Gavin Newsom and Gordon Getty founded CADE Estate Winery on Howell Mountain as a complement to the valley floor terroir of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlumpJack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Winery. Like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlumpJack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, CADE takes its name from Shakespeare, who used the term to refer to the wine casks -or cades- used to transport wine from Bordeaux to England in Elizabethan times. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes From The Winemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Merlot vineyard is in the Oak Knoll region of the Napa Valley, and is nestled up to the Mayacamas Mountain Range on the west side of the valley. The mild climate and alluvial soils in this region lend this wine great balance and structure. The mild temperatures allow these grapes to develop bright aromatics and flavors, along with a beautiful natural acidity and elegance. The alluvial soils bring darker fruits to the nose and palate, and give this wine its structure and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e97% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage has a beautiful and complex nose black cherry, boysenberry jam, plum, and fresh cut flowers come through first, then cardamom, nutmeg, and a touch of cocoa and vanilla enter giving the nose depth and intrigue. The palate too has great depth and complexity flavors of red cherries, muddled berries, and dried herbs, with a creamy texture and silky tannin complimented by a fresh, vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"PlumpJack's 2019 Merlot offers terrific tension and grip. In 2019, the Merlot includes fruit from a site in Carneros, and that seems to add an extra dimension of energy that is quite appealing. Dried herbs, leather, tobacco and crushed flowers lend striking aromatic nuance to this savory, beautifully delineated wine. The 2019 is super distinctive, not to mention a real pleasure to taste. (Drink between 2023-2034)\" -Antonio Galloni (Jan 2022)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A beautiful Merlot, the 2019 from PlumpJack offers everything you could want from this variety with its plump, fleshy, medium to full-bodied profile as well as terrific aromatics of black cherries, darker berries, leafy herbs, spring flowers, and a touch of chocolate. It’s ready to go yet should continue delivering the goods over the coming decade.\" (May 2022)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The 2019 Merlot is a blend of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple in color, it opens with herbal wafts over a core of stewed plums and boysenberries, with hints of charcoal, licorice and potpourri. 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This amphitheatrical vineyard on the clay-limestone slopes of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, planted with low, cordon-trained vines, has delivered a striking wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of cassis, blackberries and cherries mingled with notions of violets, cigar box, sweet spices and loamy soil. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit, velvety tannins and lively acids, it will richly reward a decade and more of bottle age. Interestingly, proprietor François Mitjaville contended that 2019's distribution of rainfall had tended to invert the usual stylistic distinction between Tertre Roteboeuf and Roc de Cambes, his wine from the Côtes de Bourg; yet, on the day of our tasting, geology trumped weather, because as usual the former was more sensual, the latter blockier and more structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\" - William Kelly (April 2022)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Tertre Roteboeuf slowly unfurls to offer profound scents of stewed black plums, boysenberry preserves, and fruit cake, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, Ceylon tea, and fallen leaves with a touch of iron ore. The full-bodied palate is simply magic, featuring a beautiful core of black fruit preserves accented by loads of mineral and earthy sparks and framed by velvety tannins, finishing very long and fragrant. Stunning.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“We have wines of a certain opulence in this 2019,” said owner Francois Mitjavile of the vintage. “It is quite like a type of exotic cake. We want to express the full vintage; this is why we don't make second wines. I think these express the vintage well.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95-97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2019 Château Tertre Roteboeuf shows the more elegant, polished style of the vintage nicely yet still has that sexy, perfumed, complex style that's the hallmark of this cuvée. Loads of crème de cassis, kirsch liqueur, tobacco, white chocolate, espresso, and violet notes emerge on the nose, and this full-bodied beauty has a wonderful sense of balance and elegance, present tannins, and a great finish. It's going to be a relatively accessible vintage from this great estate, yet I would bet on it evolving for 25 years or more. - Jeb Dunnuck (June 2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2019 Tertre-Rôteboeuf has an intriguing bouquet that requires some time to open in the glass, revealing a mixture of red and black fruit, enticing scents of melted tar and black truffle, and a touch of licorice, the latter becoming more and more noticeable with aeration. The medium-bodied palate delivers pliant tannins, sensual, slightly savory red fruit mixed with white pepper, sage and red peppercorns, and a touch of tobacco on the finish. This fans out wonderfully, lingering long in the mouth. Superb. 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Planted on a terroir of fine Gunzian gravels with a core of fossil-rich limestone, which form draining hilltops, one finds a large majority of red vines (105 hectares) and a small acreage of whites (5 hectares).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe impeccable management of the vineyard is one of the most irreproachable in the Medoc. The wines, supervised by Nancy Bignon-Cordier, with the valuable advice of enologist Eric Boissenot and consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt, are consistently rich while remaining extremely elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smooth taste and their silky tannins make it possible to drink them young as well as after prolonged aging. With time they develop a delicate, complex aromatic bouquet with tones of cedar and Havana tobacco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reds are dominated by the Cabernet Sauvignon variety (66% of the cultivated surface), the variety of choice in the Médoc, particularly in Saint Julien. This variety provides tannic structure and power. With 30% Merlot, the wines become rounder and more suave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo improve this alchemy of varieties and terroirs, the petit-verdot (4%) provides a delicate touch, like spices in fine cuisine. A difficult variety to tame, it can prove an incredible asset in outstanding vintage years. It is particularly pampered at Talbot, as Nancy Bignon-Cordier has a weakness for this enfant terrible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the whites, the grape variety is composed of 80% Sauvignon and 20% Semillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \u0026amp; #13 Top 100 of '25 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This delivers an energetic tumble of blackberry, boysenberry and black currant paste flavors injected with bramble and apple wood and supported by a licorice snap accent. The strapping finish is laced with violet and iris notes, while a cast iron edge lends bass. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2045. 24,000 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.\" - JM (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This grand vin from Jean-Michel Laporte is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with 25% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. It has a nose which is dense, dark, smoky and brooding, laden with dark chocolate, dried red fruits, toast, crushed chalk and tobacco – I cannot remember the last time I encountered a Talbot so seductive and yet also so dark and brooding. The palate follows on in the same character, all dense, dark and energetic, with masses of tannic structure but in a polished, complete and coherent style, wrapping themselves around the palate but never dominating. A huge success for Talbot here, a wine dense with tannin and potential, and this is quite possibly set to be one of the greatest ever vintages from this property. Come back in ten or twenty years to find out. Chapeau! Tasted twice. The alcohol on the label is 13.5%.\" - Chris Kissack (Jun 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The aromas of blackcurrants and dried flowers with fresh herbs like basil and rosemary are extremely attractive. Medium- to full-bodied, this has firm and velvety tannins with a tension and focus that I have not seen for a while. Long and chewy finish. Solid. Drink after 2028 and beyond.\" (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"A great effort in 2022 with such excellent precision and detail to the tannins and fruit. Cool blueberries, blackcurrants, cola, vanilla, tobacco and liquorice all give nuance and interest with fleshy tannins and bright acidity. Great balance of intensity and finesse with such energy from start to finish. Really quite approachable and enjoyable with impressive crystalline aspects and a lovely sense of place. Tasted twice. A yield of 40hl\/ha. Ageing 16 months in barrels, 60% new. Harvest 9-28 September. 3.75pH.\" - Georgina Hindle (Apr 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Smoky currants, tobacco leaf, leather, and chocolaty notes all define the 2022 Château Talbot, a sensationally textured, concentrated, medium to full-bodied Saint-Julien. It has plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe, building tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. Based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, raised in 60% new oak, it's one of the all-time greats from this château and will have three decades of longevity. (Feb 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The 2022 Talbot was bottled in May. Estate Director Jean-Michel Laporte commented that he sees it as a combination of 2018, 2019 and 2020, though better than those vintages. The 2022 has a tightly knit bouquet, crisp and clean, a little \"cooler\" in style than I recall and I mean that in a positive way. It neatly shrugs off the warmth of that growing season. There's wonderful purity of fruit here, tinged with tobacco and light chimney soot scents. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit—a quintessential Talbot, with a little more horsepower than recent vintages but fine precision and structure on the finish. I appreciate the finesse of the tannins and the weight throughout this Saint-Julien. (Drink between 2027-2060).\" - Neal Martin (Feb 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"93-95 Barrel sample. The wine is rich, finely balanced with layers of black fruits. Underlying tannins promise well. It is already dense, with great acidity and structure to propel the wine forward.\" - Roger Voss (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Talbot has turned out nicely in bottle, bursting with aromas of cherries, berries, orange zest and petals, framed by a touch of toasty new oak. 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Situated at the highest point of Saint-Émilion’s renowned limestone plateau, it has long been considered one of the region’s very best crus. In 1850 it was ranked by Cocks \u0026amp; Feret as the leading wine of Saint-Émilion, a position it held well into the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÉtablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix purchased the iconic property in 2008 and immediately undertook extensive renovations of the vineyard, winery, underground quarries, and château in order to restore the cru to its earlier historic status. Originally known as Château Bélair, the property was renamed following the acquisition; in addition to its literal translation, ‘my angel,’ ‘Monange’ was the maiden name of Jean-Pierre Moueix’s mother, Anne-Adèle, the first Moueix woman to call Saint-Émilion her home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery has just under 58 acres planted primarily to Merlot (88%) with a small amount of Cabernet Franc (12%). The average vine age is 25 years and the wine itself is aged 16-18 months in 40% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e99 Points \u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e#49 Top 100 2022\u003c\/span\u003e - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Wonderful aromas of fresh flowers, blackberries and cherries. Licorice and lilacs, too. Full-bodied, yet so tight and refined, translucent and weightless. Incredible purity and excellence. This is the heart and soul of the property in a glass. Really pinpointed at the end. Enchanting and thought-provoking. Needs time to open and soften. Try after 2028.\" (December 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99 Points - Decanter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"One of the standouts in 2019. Red fruit aromatics are so clear on the nose, strawberries and sweet red cherries with some bramble floral notes - delicate and liffed. Gorgeous expression on the palate, so finely framed with tannins that are smooth and supple, effortlessly coating the mouth and giving life to the bright cherry and raspberry fruit. This has grace - slender and smooth - the flavours just glide across the palate, filling out the mouth with lashings of limestone terroir markers - crystalline fruit purity, crushed stones, mint and minerality. Clearly concentrated, there's layers of flavour but there's also such persistence, the flavours go on and on. Wonderful lift and so charming. I absolutely love it.\" Drink 2030-2050. - Georgina Hindle (January 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The flagship 2019 Château Belair-Monange checks in as 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from 25-year-old vines and raised in 50% new French oak. It's a magical wine in the vintage and offers more depth and richness than just about every other Saint-Emilion out there, all while holding onto a gorgeous sense of finesse and elegance, which would almost have me guessing Pomerol in a blind tasting. Deep red and black fruits, truffly earth, tobacco, and spring flower notes all emerge on the nose, and this puppy is full-bodied, has a layered, seamless mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and one heck of a great finish. It's stunning, and while it offers incredible pleasure today given its purity and flawless balance, it deserves 7-8 years of bottle age and will evolve for 30 years or more.\" Drink 2029-2060. (April 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2019 Bélair-Monange shows wonderful delineation and focus on the nose, which presents a cornucopia of red fruit, crushed stone, wilted rose petal and light black truffle aromas. It seems to gain complexity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, fine delineation and a velvety texture. This builds toward a lavish finish, with dark chocolate and cocoa notes lingering on the aftertaste. It will need several years in bottle but should repay those with the wherewithal to cellar.\" Drink 2026-2050. - Neal Martin (December 2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA structured, elegant wine at the top of its form. It has ripe blackberry fruits, a rich texture and a fine future. Solid but with a fine style, the wine will be ready from 2027.\" - Roger Voss (October 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Like Trotanoy, though of course not to the same extent, the 2019 Belair Monange is another of the richer, more powerful wines in the Mouiex portfolio this year. Offering up aromas of sweet cherries, wild berries, vanilla pod, plum preserve, warm spices and cedary new oak, it's full-bodied, broad and muscular, with a deep and layered core of ripe, sun-kissed fruit that's framed by lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins.\" - William Kelley (April 2022)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"This captures the richness of the vintage wonderfully, with long, caressing waves of cassis, plum reduction and boysenberry compote flavors gliding through. Laced with subtle red tea, floral and mineral hints through the lengthy finish, this is really well done and augmented by a level of purity most don't have in this vintage. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. 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Balanced acidity gives the Merlot a nice pop, prolonging the intensely flavorful finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mt. Brave, Veeder Peak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Ageing: \u003c\/strong\u003e22 months in 100% French oak, 80% new\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of violets and blackberries with some black olives follow through to a full-bodied palate with finesse, polish and great length. Velvety tannins. Incredible finish. Great class here. Drinkable now, but better to hold for about five or six years.\" (Mar 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Owen Bargreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe absolutely delicious 2019 Mt. Brave Merlot comes from eastern-facing slopes on Mt. Veeder.. It immediately gratifies with chocolate covered kirsch notes alongside black raspberry, graphite and loamy soils. The intense aromatics bring you back to the glass for more enjoyment. The wine showcases velvety tannins that frame a beautiful core of red and dark fruits, with espresso grounds, mocha and lighter dried herbal notes. Finishing very long, this is soft, complex and stunning high-elevation Napa Merlot to consume now and over the next twenty years. Give this at least an hour in the decanter if enjoying now. Drink 2023-2043 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mt Brave's 2019 Merlot Mt. 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This potent, savory Merlot is going to need a number of years in bottle to come together. It sure is impressive today.\" (9\/2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark and brooding but retains a sense of richness and finesse, with deep flavors of blackberry and red currant taking on mocha, dusty herb and spice notes that end with a tannic grip. Hands off for now. 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On the palate, dusty tannins add nuance and sophistication to a round, fleshy texture, with flavors of black and red fruit, fig and iron-rich earthy notes drawing the wine to a long, resonant finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal Composition: 100% Estate fruit - 91% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DUCKHORN WINE COMPANY - WINERY DIRECT","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":42799174713503,"sku":"TP1915","price":218.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/duck19_8fe4a1cf-c5e4-49a7-b817-8fa094a52cc8.jpg?v=1668735939"},{"product_id":"geyser-peak-reserve-merlot-1998-alexander-valley-california","title":"Geyser Peak Reserve Merlot 1998 (Alexander Valley, California) - [WE 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 1880 as California’s 29th bonded winery, Geyser Peak Winery has more than 140 years of winemaking history in Sonoma County. Originally located perched on a hillside across from Geyser Peak Mountain, its namesake, it commanded a view of the thermal steam clouds that billowed from the mountain summit. Geothermal activity in the region afforded diverse soil profiles, optimal for growing wine grapes. 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The nose is a rich and exotic array of red cherry, chocolate and roasted coffee beans with accents of smoky barrel ferment and vanilla oak characters. Rich, intense flavors of cherry and cocoa roll through the palate, leading to a wine of amazing structure and balance. Tannins, while being substantial, are ripe and round. The finish is long and lingering. Added complexity will be rewarded through careful cellaring over the next 5 to 10 years and perhaps beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Soft and velvety in the mouth, this wine defines it's terroir. Spicy, blackberry-scented, smoky oak aromas lead to and exuberantly fruity wine, bursting with sweetly ripe berries. It's light at the core and won't age, but it is beautiful now.\" (12\/1\/2001)","brand":"Quintessential","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":42835460096159,"sku":"","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/resize_672b6e54-f481-4047-b192-75021f2afeb5.webp?v=1792092981"},{"product_id":"geyser-peak-reserve-merlot-1997-alexander-valley-california","title":"Geyser Peak Reserve Merlot 1997 (Alexander Valley, California)","description":"\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 1880 as California’s 29th bonded winery, Geyser Peak Winery has more than 140 years of winemaking history in Sonoma County. Originally located perched on a hillside across from Geyser Peak Mountain, its namesake, it commanded a view of the thermal steam clouds that billowed from the mountain summit. Geothermal activity in the region afforded diverse soil profiles, optimal for growing wine grapes. This later inspired the winery’s motto of “Reach for the Peak”, a mission of seeking out the utmost quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crafted in small lots and fermented separately, then blended together to achieve full expression, balance and character, Geyser Peak wines are sourced from prime vineyards that capture the essence of Sonoma and the appellation’s unique terroir, offering sophistication and ease, elevation and approachability, and taking us from casual days to connoisseur nights. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e About this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA powerfully structured Merlot. The color is dark and dense. The nose is a rich and exotic array of red cherry, chocolate and roasted coffee beans with accents of smoky barrel ferment and vanilla oak characters. Rich, intense flavors of cherry and cocoa roll through the palate, leading to a wine of amazing structure and balance. Tannins, while being substantial, are ripe and round. 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