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Premier Cru White Burgundy Heist
Bedrock, Rose, Cult Champagne
Premier Cru White Burgundy Heist
Bedrock, Rose, Cult Champagne
2022 BEDROCK ZINFANDEL ‘OLD VINE’
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
93 Points - The Wine Spectator...Many know of our admiration for the Zin-based wines from Bedrock. Morgan Peterson, Chris Cotrell, and their team are based in Sonoma and produce intricately detailed yet concentrated and complex wines. Their Old Vine Zin is one of California's great values and is the calling card of Bedrock.
Old vines personified, the new 2022 is from 80+ year old vines and from several famed vineyards (Teldeschi, Evanghelho, Katushas, Nervo, Sodini, Beeson, Bedrock, Old Hill, and Papera) and brimming with judicious marionberry, there are also complex tones of black pepper, licorice, briar and smoked earth tones riding shotgun. Spicy and layered, there are excellent red tones to balance out the telltale power and bring a streamlined aspect. Pronounced cardamom and red earth shine on the flooded, fresh, extending finish. If you fancy yourself a Zin aficionado, then you must grab some bottles and drink with summer barbecues and more.
Old vines personified, the new 2022 is from 80+ year old vines and from several famed vineyards (Teldeschi, Evanghelho, Katushas, Nervo, Sodini, Beeson, Bedrock, Old Hill, and Papera) and brimming with judicious marionberry, there are also complex tones of black pepper, licorice, briar and smoked earth tones riding shotgun. Spicy and layered, there are excellent red tones to balance out the telltale power and bring a streamlined aspect. Pronounced cardamom and red earth shine on the flooded, fresh, extending finish. If you fancy yourself a Zin aficionado, then you must grab some bottles and drink with summer barbecues and more.
2016 DU CROPIO CIRO ROSSO
'DOM GIUVIA'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
'DOM GIUVIA'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
This Southern Italian red fell through the cracks a few months ago so here it is again...and not to be missed, especially if you love old school red sauce dishes. I like it so much that it conjures up thoughts of boarding a plane and heading off to take the oath to join the ‘ndrangheta (Calabria's mafia).
About as old school Calabria as they come, this 95% Gaglioppo offers up savory scents of plum, tobacco, saline, anise, sage and peppercorn and a sneaky undertone of pekoe that creeps in on the tail end. Mouth coating, impressive earth and spice throughout as well as vibrancy and lift. Drawn out, very soulful and Italian in flavor, this wine will pair well with spicy tomato-based dishes, especially a penne pasta done with an arrabiata sauce.
About as old school Calabria as they come, this 95% Gaglioppo offers up savory scents of plum, tobacco, saline, anise, sage and peppercorn and a sneaky undertone of pekoe that creeps in on the tail end. Mouth coating, impressive earth and spice throughout as well as vibrancy and lift. Drawn out, very soulful and Italian in flavor, this wine will pair well with spicy tomato-based dishes, especially a penne pasta done with an arrabiata sauce.
2023 FILLIATREAU SAUMUR BLANC 'LENA'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
Charming Chenin Blanc indeed! Château Filliatreau's red wines have been Cellar Door darlings for over two decades, but this is the first time we have ever offered a white wine from this influential estate.
A different and delightful alternative to the likes of dry Vouvray, this bouncing white wine reveals Chamomile, lemon, and honey-spice. Open knit with furious bright stone fruit flavors encompassing a tasty range of Granny Smith apple, hints of wet slate and pure quince. Precise, focused, crisp, clean and vigorous! Bone dry and will drink wonderfully as an aperitif but will also accompany an array of fresh cheeses and Asian-spiced seafood or white meat dishes.
A different and delightful alternative to the likes of dry Vouvray, this bouncing white wine reveals Chamomile, lemon, and honey-spice. Open knit with furious bright stone fruit flavors encompassing a tasty range of Granny Smith apple, hints of wet slate and pure quince. Precise, focused, crisp, clean and vigorous! Bone dry and will drink wonderfully as an aperitif but will also accompany an array of fresh cheeses and Asian-spiced seafood or white meat dishes.
2023 INGRID GROISS ROSE 'HASENHAIDE'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
More than just a one hit wonder with her famed Gemischter Satz white blend from eastern Austria on the Czech border, Ingrid Groiss also happens to produce a rollicking Rose. We haven't offered this in a while because the idiot, assclown importer has been their usual greedy selves with the pricing. Now that we can sell it for twenty bucks, we are enthusiastically on board!
Blended from Zweigelt and Pinot Noir, this dry Rose has a hypnotic and psychedelic mentality. Eight hours on the skins combined with chalky, flinty soils brings about scents of strawberry, smoke, freesia and lime blossom. At 12.5% alcohol it is light, lifting, cool, mouthwatering, and perfect for a summer evening on its own or with salads and lighter hors d'oeuvres.
Blended from Zweigelt and Pinot Noir, this dry Rose has a hypnotic and psychedelic mentality. Eight hours on the skins combined with chalky, flinty soils brings about scents of strawberry, smoke, freesia and lime blossom. At 12.5% alcohol it is light, lifting, cool, mouthwatering, and perfect for a summer evening on its own or with salads and lighter hors d'oeuvres.
2017 FATTORIA ZERBINA 'PIETRAMORA'
ROMAGNA ROSSO
$39.99 BTL./$239.94 - SIX PACK
ROMAGNA ROSSO
$39.99 BTL./$239.94 - SIX PACK
Cristina Geminiani is a long-time Cellar Door friend, and it has been a while since we have offered her top Sangiovese, Pietramora, which is only released in the finest vintages. Always more large-scaled than its Tuscan cousins, the 2017 Pietramora is a mere 812 case production and at age seven is starting to unfold nicely.
Extensive black cherry, sage, vanilla, piquant tones, licorice root and saddle leather tones along with spicy, smoky cedarbox notes are quite aromatic. Generous with multifaceted and driving flavors, there is fine structure and balance, fresh red fruit, and lush Mexican hot chocolate flavors that linger on and on. Enjoy this staggering wine that will clobber Brunello that retail for north of 60 through 2032+.
Extensive black cherry, sage, vanilla, piquant tones, licorice root and saddle leather tones along with spicy, smoky cedarbox notes are quite aromatic. Generous with multifaceted and driving flavors, there is fine structure and balance, fresh red fruit, and lush Mexican hot chocolate flavors that linger on and on. Enjoy this staggering wine that will clobber Brunello that retail for north of 60 through 2032+.
2022 KUMISHA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE
A killer Cab that comes from South Africa's Western Cape region. Blackberry, Havana Cigar, cherry pinned with undertones of mineral, nutmeg and cinnamon give off more depth and character than any fourteen-dollar version ever should.
Frontal and classy, maintaining poise and lift which calls one back for more. Drink this over-performing Cab through 2027; serve it with spicy meat dishes, grilled beef or strong cheeses at the end of a dinner.
Frontal and classy, maintaining poise and lift which calls one back for more. Drink this over-performing Cab through 2027; serve it with spicy meat dishes, grilled beef or strong cheeses at the end of a dinner.
2022 CHOFFLET GIVRY BLANC
'LES GALAFFRES' PREMIER CRU
$46.99 BTL./$563.88 CASE
'LES GALAFFRES' PREMIER CRU
$46.99 BTL./$563.88 CASE
These days scoring any Premier Cru White Burgundy for a price such as this is nothing short of miraculous. Givry (not Gevrey), located in the Cote-Chalonnais is planted with 82% red and 18% white grapes with 6% of this fine Chardonnay being Premier Cru. Jonathan Brunot of Domaine Chofflet is one of the leaders of the appellation producing sexy wines across the board. Les Galaffres is a Premier Cru situated at just under 350 meters in a cool microclimate. Marl and prolific limestone really allow the Chardonnay varietal to really shine.
Aged in 10-15% new oak, yellow plum, lime and allspice scents glide from the glass along with a gentle touch of spice, smoke and mineral. Lacy entry and superb depth and movement. A virtual electric pillow with its combination of depth of fruit and electric mineral acidity, this white stretches out across the entire palate and finishes exceedingly long indeed. Drink this lovely white Burgundy over the next decade with the usual fare to pair with White Burg like scallops, sole in a sauce or roasted chicken.
Aged in 10-15% new oak, yellow plum, lime and allspice scents glide from the glass along with a gentle touch of spice, smoke and mineral. Lacy entry and superb depth and movement. A virtual electric pillow with its combination of depth of fruit and electric mineral acidity, this white stretches out across the entire palate and finishes exceedingly long indeed. Drink this lovely white Burgundy over the next decade with the usual fare to pair with White Burg like scallops, sole in a sauce or roasted chicken.
2022 ROCKS OF BAWN PINOT NOIR
'YAMHILL CARLTON'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
'YAMHILL CARLTON'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
Rocks of Bawn is Owen Roe leader David O'Reilly's new family project. The meat of the lineup is Cabernets and a killer white blend, but they also have a tasty, judicious Pinot for a dandy price.
On the darker side of Pinot Noir, this lush number shows black plum, cinnamon, purple flowers and undertones of cranberry. In the mouth it is forward, lush and tremendously crowd-pleasing and amazingly easy to enjoy.
On the darker side of Pinot Noir, this lush number shows black plum, cinnamon, purple flowers and undertones of cranberry. In the mouth it is forward, lush and tremendously crowd-pleasing and amazingly easy to enjoy.
CHAMPAGNE AURELIEN SUENEN
BLANC DE BLANCS
CRAMANT + CHOUILLY GRAND CRU
$129.99 BTL. - VERY LIMITED
BLANC DE BLANCS
CRAMANT + CHOUILLY GRAND CRU
$129.99 BTL. - VERY LIMITED
Former pro basketball player Aurelien Suenen has been like a missile on the Champagne scene producing epic bubblies from his small Cramant-based estate. Chardonnay is king at this address with most of the land being from the Grands Crus villages of Cramant, Oiry and Chouilly. Only about 1200 cases are produced from these small-holdings and Aurelien is a star achieving cult status along the likes of Agrapart, Selosse or Bouchard.
The C + C cuvee is quite a masterpiece. Low dosage is prevalent, and the wines have terrific attack. Cramant and Chouilly as villages always lend themselves to having lushness and the bubbles luxuriate and bring a level of finesse to the fang-like structure of the wine. Spreading out on the palate, this bubbly seduces and has a high likability factor. Increasingly we need to look at Champagne as wine itself and pair with food instead of merely celebrating. This well constructed, terroir-laden fizz will go oh so well with foie gras, lobster, crab or scallops swimming in butter.
The C + C cuvee is quite a masterpiece. Low dosage is prevalent, and the wines have terrific attack. Cramant and Chouilly as villages always lend themselves to having lushness and the bubbles luxuriate and bring a level of finesse to the fang-like structure of the wine. Spreading out on the palate, this bubbly seduces and has a high likability factor. Increasingly we need to look at Champagne as wine itself and pair with food instead of merely celebrating. This well constructed, terroir-laden fizz will go oh so well with foie gras, lobster, crab or scallops swimming in butter.
