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Southern Italian Red, Pinot Grigio
Pinot Noir & Spanish Specials
Southern Italian Red, Pinot Grigio
2023 COLLI DI LAPIO
AGLIANICO IRPINIA
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
AGLIANICO IRPINIA
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
From Campania, just outside of Naples and made with 100% Aglianico, this is the first time in a decade that we have had a chance to offer this very southern Italian red. Produced by an award-winning white wine estate and their prowess also carries over beautifully to this remarkable red which is grown within the Avellino district which has the rare distinction of having both the Fiano di Avellino DOCG and Taurasi DOCG in the same commune.
35-year-old vines and aged in old barrels, this wine and can easily be referred to as ‘Taurasi Jr.’. Full-flavored, complex and jacked with truffle, coffee, black olive and high-toned red fruits, it is robust, structured and mouth-filling and not a cocktail kind of red wine, instead it cries out for protein. Have it with a roasted leg of lamb slathered in fresh herbs. Drink through 2032.
35-year-old vines and aged in old barrels, this wine and can easily be referred to as ‘Taurasi Jr.’. Full-flavored, complex and jacked with truffle, coffee, black olive and high-toned red fruits, it is robust, structured and mouth-filling and not a cocktail kind of red wine, instead it cries out for protein. Have it with a roasted leg of lamb slathered in fresh herbs. Drink through 2032.
2023 J-M RAFFAULT
CHINON BLANC
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
CHINON BLANC
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
A bit of an unknown entity, less than five percent of Chinon is white wine. This version from one of the region’s esteemed and famed producer is always a thrill ride both with food and on its own.
100% Chenin Blanc. Crisp and invigorating white with a distinctive personality that is unlike those of Anjou, Vouvray or Saumur. Grown in yellow limestone and clay soils, purity and terroir are tattooed all over this wine. Vibrant aromas of quince and mineral lead into a sculpted, crisp mouthful of orange and lemon citrus fruit, along with even more mineral. Very sneaky extension, this wine is a great white to get you out of the Pinot Gris/Chardonnay rut. Enjoy with tempura shrimp, curried chicken dishes or sushi.
100% Chenin Blanc. Crisp and invigorating white with a distinctive personality that is unlike those of Anjou, Vouvray or Saumur. Grown in yellow limestone and clay soils, purity and terroir are tattooed all over this wine. Vibrant aromas of quince and mineral lead into a sculpted, crisp mouthful of orange and lemon citrus fruit, along with even more mineral. Very sneaky extension, this wine is a great white to get you out of the Pinot Gris/Chardonnay rut. Enjoy with tempura shrimp, curried chicken dishes or sushi.
2022 COMANDO G 'LA BRUJA'
SIERRA DEL GREDOS TINTO
[reg. $49.99]
SPECIAL - $36.99 BTL./$443.88 CASE
SIERRA DEL GREDOS TINTO
[reg. $49.99]
SPECIAL - $36.99 BTL./$443.88 CASE
Hailing from the Sierra de Gredos region just outside of Madrid, childhood friends Dany Landi and Fernando Garcia are this generation’s Alvaro Palacios inspiring a generation and changing the Spanish wine portrait. This area is home to great, old vine Grenache and these two have truly taken this region at three thousand feet to unprecedented levels. Showing the cool climate and diversity of this grape, these wines make one think of something say ‘hyphen-Chambertin’ made with Grenache.
If stones could be sexy then it is certainly a feature in this wine. What we love about this wine, is that you can just sit around a smell it for days due to its almost pinot Noir mentality. Ethereal aromas of raspberry and plum aromas, with a beautiful exotic spice. In the mouth the berry flavors continue only with more of a presence of wild strawberry, dark cherry, and hints of rhubarb, flowers and turned earth. Here is where you can feel it is Grenache, as depth and vibrancy take over, yet without ever losing its smoothness. Incredible length here, this is utterly gorgeous and will drink well for 12-15 years.
If stones could be sexy then it is certainly a feature in this wine. What we love about this wine, is that you can just sit around a smell it for days due to its almost pinot Noir mentality. Ethereal aromas of raspberry and plum aromas, with a beautiful exotic spice. In the mouth the berry flavors continue only with more of a presence of wild strawberry, dark cherry, and hints of rhubarb, flowers and turned earth. Here is where you can feel it is Grenache, as depth and vibrancy take over, yet without ever losing its smoothness. Incredible length here, this is utterly gorgeous and will drink well for 12-15 years.
2023 FEVRE-FEVRE CHABLIS
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
Just for confusion sake, it is only right and proper that the region of Chablis has the name Fevre very recognizable from William Fevre but another arm of the family is Gilles & Natalie Fevre and they label their outstanding Chablis wines either under their names or under this name of Marcel et Blanche Fevre-Fevre, the original founders. Is your head spinning yet? Well, if it isn’t, Linda Blair rotations are sure to arrive after experiencing this scrumptious new vintage.
Precise and magnetic aromas reveal Meyer lemon to go along with virtual seashell/rock quarry and gunflint aspects. Classic and vigorous with tense, livewire efficiency. 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, too.
Precise and magnetic aromas reveal Meyer lemon to go along with virtual seashell/rock quarry and gunflint aspects. Classic and vigorous with tense, livewire efficiency. 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, too.
2020 QUINTA DA MURADELLA
MONTERREI TINTO 'CANDEA'
[reg. $26.99]
SPECIAL - $19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
MONTERREI TINTO 'CANDEA'
[reg. $26.99]
SPECIAL - $19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
Muradella wines are about as easy to obtain as Thomas Pinot Noir or Raveneau Chablis. Monterrei is located inland in Galicia and right at the Portuguese border and close to Bierzo. Reds and whites are produced in this region, and you owe it to yourself to try this savory Spanish red.
The Candea Tinto is a blend of Mencia, found in Bierzo, along with doses of Tempranillo, Garnacha Tintorera & Mouraton. Very soulful, this wine elicits good discussion changing multiple times in the glass. Starts off very mineral, giving way to floral tones, white pepper and overriding blackberry fruit. Silky and pleasing with excellent movement in the mouth, this 12% alcohol red is not a heavyweight but very sculpted, layered and extensive. Enjoy it with pork dishes.
The Candea Tinto is a blend of Mencia, found in Bierzo, along with doses of Tempranillo, Garnacha Tintorera & Mouraton. Very soulful, this wine elicits good discussion changing multiple times in the glass. Starts off very mineral, giving way to floral tones, white pepper and overriding blackberry fruit. Silky and pleasing with excellent movement in the mouth, this 12% alcohol red is not a heavyweight but very sculpted, layered and extensive. Enjoy it with pork dishes.
2022 ELK COVE PINOT NOIR
MOUNT RICHMOND
[reg. $59.99]
SPECIAL - $39.99 BTL./$239.94- 6 PK
MOUNT RICHMOND
[reg. $59.99]
SPECIAL - $39.99 BTL./$239.94- 6 PK
94 Points - The Wine Spectator...There is a perception and expectation that Elk Cove is a large Oregon estate that produces wines solely mainstream wines of good quality. What is not as known is that they produce various single vineyard offerings in smaller lots that exceed expectations on so many levels and this offering is on a marvelous special.
Mount Richmond Vineyard sits in the foothills of the Coast Range in the Yamhill-Carlton appellation and was purchased by Elk Cove’s Campbell family in 1996. The Willakenzie soils and site allow for a luscious, buxom Pinot Noir and 2022 is just that. Rich but balanced, revealing boysenberry fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg with expansion and vibrancy, thus never overflowing. Drink this through 2036+. The Winery lists it at $70, we normally sell for $60 and for now it is $40…. what are yinz Pinot Noir fans waiting for?!
Mount Richmond Vineyard sits in the foothills of the Coast Range in the Yamhill-Carlton appellation and was purchased by Elk Cove’s Campbell family in 1996. The Willakenzie soils and site allow for a luscious, buxom Pinot Noir and 2022 is just that. Rich but balanced, revealing boysenberry fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg with expansion and vibrancy, thus never overflowing. Drink this through 2036+. The Winery lists it at $70, we normally sell for $60 and for now it is $40…. what are yinz Pinot Noir fans waiting for?!
2023 BRANKO PINOT GRIGIO
COLLIO FRUILI
$24.99 BTL./$149.94 - SIX PACK
COLLIO FRUILI
$24.99 BTL./$149.94 - SIX PACK
There is Pinot Grigio then there is Pinot Grigio from Friuli’s Collio region and Branko’s is serious business. There is familiarity with this producer due to their tasty Friulano. Grigio doesn’t often make it on to our weekly sheets so you know that this is all about quality!
Achingly beautiful and terroir-driven with assaulting aromas of limestone, river rocks, and although there is absolutely no wood used here there is a sense of roundness that takes the extreme intensity and builds on it until there is a virtual impression of creaminess in the mouth. Perfumed pear, white flower and fresh citrus, this is a lean athlete whose depth comes from the lush flavors of the site upon which it lives. The velvety finish dances on and on and on. If you have never experienced a Grigio from this area then go all-in on this one. A fantastic food match with shellfish or simply grilled salmon drizzled with lemon-infused olive oil.
Achingly beautiful and terroir-driven with assaulting aromas of limestone, river rocks, and although there is absolutely no wood used here there is a sense of roundness that takes the extreme intensity and builds on it until there is a virtual impression of creaminess in the mouth. Perfumed pear, white flower and fresh citrus, this is a lean athlete whose depth comes from the lush flavors of the site upon which it lives. The velvety finish dances on and on and on. If you have never experienced a Grigio from this area then go all-in on this one. A fantastic food match with shellfish or simply grilled salmon drizzled with lemon-infused olive oil.
202O VISTALBA 'CORTE C'
MENDOZA RED
$9.99 BTL./$119.88 CASE
MENDOZA RED
$9.99 BTL./$119.88 CASE
85% Malbec and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, this hearty red wine is a smashing undervalued red wine from Carlos Pulenta, one of Argentina's most beloved producers.
Dark and impacting aromas of blackberry, cinnamon, espresso and a kiss of cherry pit follow through to a sensuous, smooth, mouth-coating texture that over-delivers. Big spice from front to back while picking up vibrancy and strawberry characteristics on the surprisingly long finish that is truly uncommon for a wine at this price level.
Dark and impacting aromas of blackberry, cinnamon, espresso and a kiss of cherry pit follow through to a sensuous, smooth, mouth-coating texture that over-delivers. Big spice from front to back while picking up vibrancy and strawberry characteristics on the surprisingly long finish that is truly uncommon for a wine at this price level.
2021 VOGE CORNAS
CHAPELLE SAINT-PIERRE
$89.99 BTL./$539.94 - SIX PACK
CHAPELLE SAINT-PIERRE
$89.99 BTL./$539.94 - SIX PACK
Over the years Cellar Door friends have become well acquainted with the Cornas wines of Domaine Voge thus becoming devout and ardent supporters. One wine we do not see nor sell very often is their single vineyard Cornas from St-Pierre and specifically near the small chapel on these steep slopes. Only made in the finest vintages, (none in 2020 or 2022 as they were deemed too ripe), this is one of coolest wines that comes from these old cellars.
Very limited...Combining classicism with feral tones, the 2021 Cornas Chapelle St-Pierre shows itself to be endearing and stylish with some telltale gamey, sauvage tones this area is known for. The fruit and mouth feel are sensuous and showing off blackberry and smoked meats, subtle red plum pit, floral and plenty of granitic graham and nutmeg tones to go along with almost threaded-in black pepper. Complex at age four, this wine has immense potential. Hold it until 2027 and drink through 2040.
Very limited...Combining classicism with feral tones, the 2021 Cornas Chapelle St-Pierre shows itself to be endearing and stylish with some telltale gamey, sauvage tones this area is known for. The fruit and mouth feel are sensuous and showing off blackberry and smoked meats, subtle red plum pit, floral and plenty of granitic graham and nutmeg tones to go along with almost threaded-in black pepper. Complex at age four, this wine has immense potential. Hold it until 2027 and drink through 2040.
