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THE CELLAR DOOR'S 'TWO DOGS, ONE BONE' HOTSHEET
94 point Margaux & Rioja
Oregon Pinot for 20, Vouvray
Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Oregon Pinot for 20, Vouvray
Blanc de Blancs Champagne
2019 MUGA RIOJA RESERVA
[reg. $37.99]
SPECIAL - $26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
[reg. $37.99]
SPECIAL - $26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
94 Points - The Wine Advocate...Like rock and roll fans who revert to the blues or like your cuddly old teddy bear that you kept from your childhood, drinking Muga is akin to both. This is one of the icon Rioja addresses and their Reserva is where it all starts. 2019 is a spectacular Rioja vintage - pretty rich in style, pretty balanced and very seamless, perhaps the finest since 2005.
Beguiling scents of mocha, roses, plum and underlying roasted earth. Smooth, silky, expressive, and voluptuous around the edges, the texture marked entrancingly by building spice also announces its presence on the broad, but never heavy finish. A great score for twenty-seven dollars, this Rioja will also age nicely for another decade.
Beguiling scents of mocha, roses, plum and underlying roasted earth. Smooth, silky, expressive, and voluptuous around the edges, the texture marked entrancingly by building spice also announces its presence on the broad, but never heavy finish. A great score for twenty-seven dollars, this Rioja will also age nicely for another decade.
2022 SANTA JULIA MALBEC
VALLE DE UCO RESERVA
$11.99 BTL./$143.88 CASE
VALLE DE UCO RESERVA
$11.99 BTL./$143.88 CASE
Contrary to popular myth, there has been a culture of wine in Argentina for about 150 years. It has only been in the last twenty years that it has become internationally known.
Santa Julia's Reserva is prototype Malbec highlighted by juicy, vibrant and layered aspects of black cherry fruit, mocha scents as well as vanilla and cedar-box. A hearty red that fills the mouth nicely and shows smoothness and instant gratification for not a bunch of money.
Santa Julia's Reserva is prototype Malbec highlighted by juicy, vibrant and layered aspects of black cherry fruit, mocha scents as well as vanilla and cedar-box. A hearty red that fills the mouth nicely and shows smoothness and instant gratification for not a bunch of money.
2021 DOMAINE ALARY CAIRANNE
VIEILLES VIGNES
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE
VIEILLES VIGNES
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE
The Rhone region of Cairanne represents some of the finest, cellar-worthy values in the entirety of the Rhone and of France. After many years, the region accomplished a well-deserved promotion to Appellation Cru status. Commencing with the 2016 vintage it will be labeled only as Cairanne versus the less fashionable and wordy Cotes-du-Rhone Village Cairanne.
A telltale GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) sourced from old vines aging ranging from various parcels in Cairanne, all of which provide a balance between strength and smoothness. A velvet monster that emits aromas of strawberry, savory earth, tealeaf, Thai spices and black licorice. Texturally, this wine is layered, rich and possesses excellent movement from front to back. Old vine depth is very evident on the lengthy, broad finish that snaps back after the wine is swallowed and pleasantly hangs around. No doubt a 5–7-year ager, enjoy with slow-braised lamb or a simply prepared grilled porterhouse spiked with garlic and coated with black pepper.
A telltale GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) sourced from old vines aging ranging from various parcels in Cairanne, all of which provide a balance between strength and smoothness. A velvet monster that emits aromas of strawberry, savory earth, tealeaf, Thai spices and black licorice. Texturally, this wine is layered, rich and possesses excellent movement from front to back. Old vine depth is very evident on the lengthy, broad finish that snaps back after the wine is swallowed and pleasantly hangs around. No doubt a 5–7-year ager, enjoy with slow-braised lamb or a simply prepared grilled porterhouse spiked with garlic and coated with black pepper.
2022 TIM MALONE CHARDONNAY
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE
Tim Malone is one of Oregon’s terrific producers whose day job is lead winemaker at J. Christopher. Having cut his teeth working alongside the likes Jay Somers at Jay Chrstopher, John Paul at Cameron and Tyson Crowley at Crowley wines, fine Pinot Noirs are present, but this Chardonnay is quite a tasty number for an under 20-dollar Oregon selection.
Fresh and incredibly vibrant with enticing notes of spice, ripe peach and tangerine interlaced with beautiful minerality. The palate is zesty and pure with soft cardamom, luscious pear and palate cleansing mineral aspects following from the nose. Drink now, drink often, drink with seafood risotto, halibut in brown butter or on its own with soft cheeses.
Fresh and incredibly vibrant with enticing notes of spice, ripe peach and tangerine interlaced with beautiful minerality. The palate is zesty and pure with soft cardamom, luscious pear and palate cleansing mineral aspects following from the nose. Drink now, drink often, drink with seafood risotto, halibut in brown butter or on its own with soft cheeses.
2021 ANDREA REALE CARDAMONE ROSSO
COSTA AMALFI TRAMONTI
$29.99 BTL./$179.94 - SIX PACK
COSTA AMALFI TRAMONTI
$29.99 BTL./$179.94 - SIX PACK
Named after this Amalfi Coast region, Cardamone is made of 80% Per’ E Palummo (Piedirosso in local dialect) and 20% Tintore di Tramonti, which is a grape that brings about darkness and underlying strength. Vines planted in 1920 and 1929; this is Italian hedonism at its finest.
Deep and hearty, this soulful red wine shows off a combination of savory raspberry, blackberry, smoked earth, rosemary and sage. In the mouth, there is sensual fruit on the surface, giving it the impression of being easy, promiscuous, and fresh, but it is much more intricate and intellectual. The finish is spicy and stunningly long. Wine with attitude requires food with attitude and we recommend pasta with lamb sugo with chili flakes or ripe cheese that will permeate throughout the room. This is a serious next-level juice! Drink this stunner over the next decade.
Deep and hearty, this soulful red wine shows off a combination of savory raspberry, blackberry, smoked earth, rosemary and sage. In the mouth, there is sensual fruit on the surface, giving it the impression of being easy, promiscuous, and fresh, but it is much more intricate and intellectual. The finish is spicy and stunningly long. Wine with attitude requires food with attitude and we recommend pasta with lamb sugo with chili flakes or ripe cheese that will permeate throughout the room. This is a serious next-level juice! Drink this stunner over the next decade.
2020 CHATEAU D'ARSAC MARGAUX
$44.99 BTL./$539.88 CASE
$44.99 BTL./$539.88 CASE
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine...There are so many Cabernet-based blends from around the world that sell at this same price that are barely half the wine that this knockout Margaux is. Chateau D'Arsac has a prolific history that stretches back nine hundred years. Purchased by Philippe Raoux in 1986, this western Margaux estate is quite a treasure and real steal proving that outside of the classified growths, there are heaps of wines that impart exceptional quality/price rapport.
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the essence of velvety Margaux. Forward with aromas of cedar, bright cherry, currant and licorice along with secondary notes of cigar box and graphite. On the palate, it is round, plush and with ripe, rich bright red fruits, warm spicy notes and earthy undertones. This wine possesses the power, great balance and class that are synonymous with the Margaux region. Sneaky structure from this classic vintage, this will drink and develop beautifully through 2036.
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the essence of velvety Margaux. Forward with aromas of cedar, bright cherry, currant and licorice along with secondary notes of cigar box and graphite. On the palate, it is round, plush and with ripe, rich bright red fruits, warm spicy notes and earthy undertones. This wine possesses the power, great balance and class that are synonymous with the Margaux region. Sneaky structure from this classic vintage, this will drink and develop beautifully through 2036.
2022 PERRAULT-JADAUD VOUVRAY
'LES HAUTS BOIS'
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
'LES HAUTS BOIS'
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
Last year this producer provided me with one of the finest new Vouvray experiences in recent memory. Only in existence since 2008, Anne-Cecile Jadaud and Tanguy Perrault make very terroir-driven wines from old vines that have quickly risen to some of the finest in the appellation.
The Les Haut Bois cuvee is from a single parcel within the eponymous lieu dit that is on a steep hillside possessing several soils: sand/gravel, large pudding stones and flint. This dry Chenin Blanc is pure and very luxurious. Chamomile, quince and serious, serious minerality flow from the glass. More honeyed tea, chalk and lemon-zest tones start to arrive on the nose. Incredibly complex, rich, and with electricity that slices through the concentrated and vinous fruit. The close is persistent, penetrating, pure and palate-staining long with its tones of mineral, pineapple, truffle, pronounced flint and anise. Very enjoyable now, but this will also drink and develop over the next 10-15 years, too.
The Les Haut Bois cuvee is from a single parcel within the eponymous lieu dit that is on a steep hillside possessing several soils: sand/gravel, large pudding stones and flint. This dry Chenin Blanc is pure and very luxurious. Chamomile, quince and serious, serious minerality flow from the glass. More honeyed tea, chalk and lemon-zest tones start to arrive on the nose. Incredibly complex, rich, and with electricity that slices through the concentrated and vinous fruit. The close is persistent, penetrating, pure and palate-staining long with its tones of mineral, pineapple, truffle, pronounced flint and anise. Very enjoyable now, but this will also drink and develop over the next 10-15 years, too.
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 GASTON CHIQUET
BLANC DE BLANCS D'AY GRAND CRU
$65.99 BTL./$395.94 - SIX PACK
BLANC DE BLANCS D'AY GRAND CRU
$65.99 BTL./$395.94 - SIX PACK
One of the first grower Champagne producers introduced to the US, this estate became famous for being featured in Ducasse's Michelin-starred restaurants. Based in Dizy and producing their own Champagnes since 1919, the latest generation of Chiquets (Nicolas and Antoine) now make 14,000 cases and have land in Hautvilliers, Dizy, Marieul-sur-Aÿ and Aÿ and all their offerings are classified as Premier or Grand Cru.
Unique that it is Chardonnay within a lake of Pinot Noir, the Blanc de Blancs D'Aÿ is both unique and pleasurable. Incredibly low dosage is conducted at for this cuvee, so there is always an extra level of dryness to go along with the substance that is always present. The Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Aÿ owns a lovely nose that is quite perfumed, with subtle, honey-nut-caramel tones beneath sultry pear fruit and kiss of salted biscuit. Extremely stylish, the palate clearly shows exciting potential, first greeting with a wall of zip, but behind there is exquisitely nuanced complexity and honeycomb richness. Seriously long, this is a formidable non-vintage cuvée of Champagne and fans of the jumping grape should not miss out.
Unique that it is Chardonnay within a lake of Pinot Noir, the Blanc de Blancs D'Aÿ is both unique and pleasurable. Incredibly low dosage is conducted at for this cuvee, so there is always an extra level of dryness to go along with the substance that is always present. The Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Aÿ owns a lovely nose that is quite perfumed, with subtle, honey-nut-caramel tones beneath sultry pear fruit and kiss of salted biscuit. Extremely stylish, the palate clearly shows exciting potential, first greeting with a wall of zip, but behind there is exquisitely nuanced complexity and honeycomb richness. Seriously long, this is a formidable non-vintage cuvée of Champagne and fans of the jumping grape should not miss out.
