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New Cameron Pinot Noir
SuperTuscan, Muscadet
Collectible Pomerol
SuperTuscan, Muscadet
Collectible Pomerol
2022 BAUDRY CHINON 'LES GRANGES'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
It has been way too long since we offered this cuvee from one of Chinon’s apex producers. 100% Cabernet Franc. Loire Valley Red. Always the earliest release from Baudry.
Rose, jasmine, sandalwood, spiced earth and pronounced cassis/raspberry follow through to a palate that is lavish, minerally, forward and alive. Graceful, sleek and at 12.5% alcohol, this wine is not a cocktail wine nor a supercharged New World version but one that truly is a taste of France. Drink over the next 3-4 years with pâté de campagne, duck leg, herb-encrusted pork loin and yes, even carnitas tacos.
Rose, jasmine, sandalwood, spiced earth and pronounced cassis/raspberry follow through to a palate that is lavish, minerally, forward and alive. Graceful, sleek and at 12.5% alcohol, this wine is not a cocktail wine nor a supercharged New World version but one that truly is a taste of France. Drink over the next 3-4 years with pâté de campagne, duck leg, herb-encrusted pork loin and yes, even carnitas tacos.
2019 AVIGNONESI GRIFI
$29.99 BTL. - 36 BTLS AVAILABLE
$29.99 BTL. - 36 BTLS AVAILABLE
Super Tuscan. 50% Sangiovese, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon from Montepulciano and absurdly cheap for the quality, category and producer.
Fine spice, raspberry and Italian plum shine against a backdrop of licorice, peat and cocoa powder. The palate is exquisitely balanced, concentrated, spreading out, having hearty, yet sophisticated dry connotations of berries and briar giving way to smoky, earthy balsamic aspects that linger beautifully on the long and structured finish. At age four this is starting to sing and will easily drink and develop well for another decade.
Fine spice, raspberry and Italian plum shine against a backdrop of licorice, peat and cocoa powder. The palate is exquisitely balanced, concentrated, spreading out, having hearty, yet sophisticated dry connotations of berries and briar giving way to smoky, earthy balsamic aspects that linger beautifully on the long and structured finish. At age four this is starting to sing and will easily drink and develop well for another decade.
2022 FRITZ HAAG RIESLING TROCKEN
BRAUNEBERGER 'J'
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
BRAUNEBERGER 'J'
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
An electric, fully dry Riesling from one of the Mosel and Germany's most famous producers. Grown on the terrifying, very steep Braunberg slope, home to Haag's two Grand Cru vineyard sites, Juffer and Juffer-Sonnenuhr.
A flat-out blitzkrieg of character. Prominent lime on the nose along with saline, pear and subtle spice, too. Very varietal Riesling, quite pungent and tense. Bone-dry, virtual stony citrus that shimmers with minerality, it has a racy lemon zest, flinty, finish that really goes. Pair with mussels & curry or pork dishes. At 12% alcohol, this is easy to toss back but easy to also age for twelve or so years as well.
A flat-out blitzkrieg of character. Prominent lime on the nose along with saline, pear and subtle spice, too. Very varietal Riesling, quite pungent and tense. Bone-dry, virtual stony citrus that shimmers with minerality, it has a racy lemon zest, flinty, finish that really goes. Pair with mussels & curry or pork dishes. At 12% alcohol, this is easy to toss back but easy to also age for twelve or so years as well.
2021 ISENHOWER 'I SERIES'
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE
Made by a longtime Walla Walla producer who continually outs forth value-minded wines. This Cab is certainly a fine steal for under 25-bucks.
Plum and blackberry fruit spun with maple, spice, tobacco and a touch of cinnamon/chocolate. Plenty of power with signature smoothness that Isenhower is noted for; there is abundant ‘silky grip’ and a roundness on the palate, which carry over nicely to a lingering, well-honed finish.
Plum and blackberry fruit spun with maple, spice, tobacco and a touch of cinnamon/chocolate. Plenty of power with signature smoothness that Isenhower is noted for; there is abundant ‘silky grip’ and a roundness on the palate, which carry over nicely to a lingering, well-honed finish.
2021 STATTI GAGLIOPPO
CALABRIA ROSSO
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
CALABRIA ROSSO
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
Calabria. 100% Gaglioppo grape. Originally of Greek origins and brought to Italy around the same time as Aglianico. Only found in this area of Italy.
Aromatic scents of dark plum, Indian spices, saline and dark chocolate follow through to a most engaging texture that balances fruit and depth with briskness and detail. Abundant distinction throughout, this flavor-laden Southern Italian red will pair well with meatballs, eggplant parmesan and pizza.
Aromatic scents of dark plum, Indian spices, saline and dark chocolate follow through to a most engaging texture that balances fruit and depth with briskness and detail. Abundant distinction throughout, this flavor-laden Southern Italian red will pair well with meatballs, eggplant parmesan and pizza.
2021 HUCHET MUSCADET
'LE MONTYS LE PARC'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
'LE MONTYS LE PARC'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
I am often asked who my favorite Muscadet producers are. At the top of the list is Jeremie Huchet, especially with his Cru wines with distinct terroirs.
Grown in pure rock (gabbro and amphibolite), this is a Muscadet masterpiece. Magnetic nose. Chamomile and Meyer lemon sneak beneath prominent rock quarry and gunflint. Expansive with race car precision and speed. Builds and builds depth and dimension but never becomes heavy. This wine really wants fish in a beurre blanc sauce, but it will carry over nicely with crustaceans, oysters of course but especially scallops. Serve it with what you might serve with top notch Chablis.
Grown in pure rock (gabbro and amphibolite), this is a Muscadet masterpiece. Magnetic nose. Chamomile and Meyer lemon sneak beneath prominent rock quarry and gunflint. Expansive with race car precision and speed. Builds and builds depth and dimension but never becomes heavy. This wine really wants fish in a beurre blanc sauce, but it will carry over nicely with crustaceans, oysters of course but especially scallops. Serve it with what you might serve with top notch Chablis.
2020 CHATEAU DE SALES POMEROL
$59.99 BTL./$359.94 - SIX PACK
$59.99 BTL./$359.94 - SIX PACK
Chateau De Sales is one of the better known and value estates within the high-priced neighborhood of Pomerol. Affiliated with Christian Moeuix (owner of Petrus, Trotanoy, Dominus and others) this Chateau dates to the 17th century makes very fine and ageworthy wines, especially for the astute and perceptive Bordeaux consumer.
79% Merlot with 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and powerhouse Pomerol indeed and a clearly French signature. Attractive dark and intense garnet color revealing notes of cherry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and subtle roasted espresso. The palate is full and expansive. The integrated oak and tannin mesh well with the fruit. Persistent and structured, this promises to be a pleasurable wine experience enhanced with three to five years of cellaring. Drink 2027 - 2037+.
79% Merlot with 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and powerhouse Pomerol indeed and a clearly French signature. Attractive dark and intense garnet color revealing notes of cherry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and subtle roasted espresso. The palate is full and expansive. The integrated oak and tannin mesh well with the fruit. Persistent and structured, this promises to be a pleasurable wine experience enhanced with three to five years of cellaring. Drink 2027 - 2037+.
2021 LE PARADOU CINSAULT
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE
Rarely seen as a pure varietal red wine, Cinsault usually is a base for Rose or blending in reds. Le Paradou is a line of fun Provencal wines from Alex and Fred Chaudiere of Chateau Pesquie on Mont Ventoux.
Supple, forthright, easy-going with strawberry, red and white flowers and African spices. Middleweight texture, refreshing, virtually no tannins and all about fruit. Great for charcuterie, pizza or grilled chicken legs with BBQ sauce.
Supple, forthright, easy-going with strawberry, red and white flowers and African spices. Middleweight texture, refreshing, virtually no tannins and all about fruit. Great for charcuterie, pizza or grilled chicken legs with BBQ sauce.
2022 CAMERON PINOT NOIR
'RIBBON RIDGE'
$33.99 BTL./$407.88 CASE
'RIBBON RIDGE'
$33.99 BTL./$407.88 CASE
The Cameron outlier, this is John's only non-Dundee Hills Pinot and from the Ribbon Ridge AVA.
Very noticeably Cameron and very noticeably Ribbon Ridge in its presentation. Graceful and pure with fine aromas of red flowers, blackberries, herbs and spice, dominate the cerebral, perfumy nose. Stylish, lacy and velvety with a subtle backbone that will hold up to aging. The finish extends and never becomes heavy or distorted. Drink over the next ten years. Don’t delay, Cameron wines always sell out in quick fashion and there are only eight cases available, so when they are gone, they’re gone.
Very noticeably Cameron and very noticeably Ribbon Ridge in its presentation. Graceful and pure with fine aromas of red flowers, blackberries, herbs and spice, dominate the cerebral, perfumy nose. Stylish, lacy and velvety with a subtle backbone that will hold up to aging. The finish extends and never becomes heavy or distorted. Drink over the next ten years. Don’t delay, Cameron wines always sell out in quick fashion and there are only eight cases available, so when they are gone, they’re gone.
