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2024 GARCIAREVELO RUEDA
'TRESOLMOS' VERDEJO
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

An ambrosial white wine from an outstanding producer that is one of the most remarkable from Spain that you will ever taste. Best of all is the twenty-dollar price.

Full of fireworks and tickling you in unexpected places, this swanky white is 100% Verdejo from 130-145 pre-phylloxera vines. Aged entirely in stainless steel tanks, fits of ecstasy are sure to occur, causing you to drink glass after glass. Aromatic and detailed; intense minerals buffered by lilac, orange/lemon, ginger and fennel, the fleshy, vinous and clean attack coats and cleanses the palate. The real beauty lies in the back of the mouth, gaining profound energetic zest and length. An absolute delight with spring seafood dishes and will undoubtedly make a halibut dish with salsa verde a symphonic experience.

2022 LUNAE 'AUXO'
COLLI DI LUNI ROSSO
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE

70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, 15% Cigliegiolo, not from Tuscany but Liguria’s Colli di Luni DOC close to Spezia along the coast.

Luminous scents of deep cherry, red flowers, pekoe, sea breeze, kisses of mocha and savory herbs follow through to an infectious, pleasurable texture that is indicative of its 12.5% alcohol level. Succulent and very creamy with spiced currants and pepper on the drawn-out finish. A steal for its price and will drink well through 2030.

2023 JL CHAVE SELECTIONS
CROZES-HERMITAGE 'SILENE'
$29.99 BTL./$359.88 CASE

Syrah/Hermitage god Jean-Louis Chave commenced his negociant business in 1995 and terrific wines come to the surface in his range. It is rare to see Crozes solely from granitic soils versus the alluvial ones that mark most of the appellation. Although different, the wine remains true to its roots.

Expressive, full of grip and substance, this cool-climate Syrah shows impeccable detail. Graham and cinnamon surround Italian plum and blackberry with an undercurrent of ground pepper and tea smoke arriving. Sultry and energetic with lovely palate presence all carrying to a mineral and licorice driven finish. Enjoy over the next decade with a Sunday roast of beef or lamb, mushroom dishes and more. If you need score reassurance, Wine Spectator scored 93 points.

2022 GC WINE CO. BARBERA
COLUMBIA VALLEY 'CONVIVIAL'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Barbera made by a fine Oregon producer from fruit from the Columbia Valley, this wine is true to the varietal.

Easy to like and easy to drink with vibrant aromas of brambly berry, red flowers, dusty earth and a hint of cocoa. Bright and fresh with a bursting texture and a lingering classic earthy/mineral finish. A delicious local choice with antipasti, penne Bolognese or a spicy chicken dish.

2023 CHIROULET GASCOGNE 'TERRES BLANCHES' BLANC
$12.99 BTL./$155.88 CASE

Foghorn Leghorn often would stutter, well I-I-I do declare…well we-we-we do declare, this white wine is one of the most stirring for spring’s impending arrival.

Blended with the mainstay Southwestern French grape Gros Manseng with Sauvignon Blanc and a drop of Ugni Blanc, passionfruit and lemon dominate the nose, while melon and pink grapefruit notes add another level. Pairing it with exotically prepared seafood dishes is always fun, but don't be afraid to add a little spice to both your food and your wine-drinking repertoire.

2022 LA CAPRANERA
AGLIANICO 'PAESTUM
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE

La Capranera’s Aglianico is from top Campania producer San Salvatore and a great under-fifteen choice made without the influence of oak. Back in the day, we would refer to wines from this grape as ornery, cranky and pitiless, but nowadays has emerged as one of Italy’s most interesting especially from those around Naples.

Smoke, plums, Italian herbs and tanginess are present in this crowd-pleasing, warm, full wine with a generous, ripe and well-built finish. A bit like Italian Mourvedre, it matches well with game, lamb and pork slathered in garlic & tomatoes.

2021 TEDESCHI VALPOLICELLA
'MATERNIGO' SUPERIORE
$39.99 BTL./$239.94 - SIX PACK

It has been a while since we have featured one of Ricky Tedeschi’s top wines, so we figured let’s go because 2021 is a five-star vintage in Valpolicella and Amarone. Maternigo is from a very steep vineyard called ‘Impervio.’ This seven-acre single vineyard possesses superior terroir consisting of intermittent white and yellow limestone marls. Done with traditional vinification without any drying of the grapes and aged for 14 months in 2000 and 2500-liter barrels, this wine maintains a formidable, yet beautiful presence attaining power through elegance.

Sensually red in color, it has a wide and embracing bouquet with scents of forest fruits, juniper, tobacco, prominent stony mineral and coffee essences. Seamless and sexy with generous fruit, well-balanced zest and spine and a finish that goes on for days and reminds you know that it is not your grandpa’s old jug Valpol! Beautiful with mushrooms or braised pork. Drink now over the next 12+ years.

2023 WALLA WALLA VINTNERS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE

One of the region’s pioneering producers, Walla Walla Vintners estate was only the eighth producer of the AVA in 1995. Thirty years later, Walla Walla blossomed to well over one hundred. These days, Scott Haladay and family now own the property with former Long Shadows assistant Derrek Vipond making the wines, this legacy winery is still producing strong wines that deliver great bang for the buck.

Vanilla and cocoa notes wrapped around buxom black cherry, smoke, cola and creamy milk chocolate glisten. On the palate, lots of style with flowing deep tones, excellent weight and steadfast, mouth-crawling flavors. Layered, forward and accessible; enjoy a variety of beef dishes and more with this Cab.

2023 PSI RIBERA DEL DUERO
$39.99 BTL./$239.94 - SIX PACK

94 Points – The Wine Advocate…Psi is a project that Dominio de Pingus owner Peter Sisseck started with other growers in the Ribera del Duero region to protect and preserve old vines.

90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha from twelve Duero villages. Polished, refined tones of strawberry, cinnamon stick, coriander and intermittent earth tones, it breaks the stereotype of over-oaked and boozy wines that this region sometimes delivers. Coming in just under 14%, it is lacy with excellent depth and personality. Fans out on the palate and glides from front to back as it breathes. The persistent red and black berry qualities keep rolling on the suave, swanky lingering finish. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.