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Captivating Oregon Chard Value
| Chillable Red, Cab Franc
New Release from The Walls
Voge Cornas Collectible
| Chillable Red, Cab Franc
New Release from The Walls
Voge Cornas Collectible
2021 AMIRAULT BOURGUIEL
'COTE 50'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
'COTE 50'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
Located across the river from Chinon, Benoit Amirault's wines are a true taste of France. From vines right at the border of Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil, this 100% Cabernet Franc grown on sand/gravel/clay soils is pure and forward.
Pulsating aspects with more sandalwood swirled in with undertones of plum and cherry pit, stony mineral, and a tiny, attractive kiss of sweet bell pepper, soon arriving. Billowy, vibrant and earthy, but with luscious dry fruit on the well-balanced and sneaky-sturdy palate and airy finish. Serve in any glass you would use for Pinot Noir and enjoy with coarse pate, pork loin or tenderloin, duck, steak-frites and rillettes if you can find them.
Pulsating aspects with more sandalwood swirled in with undertones of plum and cherry pit, stony mineral, and a tiny, attractive kiss of sweet bell pepper, soon arriving. Billowy, vibrant and earthy, but with luscious dry fruit on the well-balanced and sneaky-sturdy palate and airy finish. Serve in any glass you would use for Pinot Noir and enjoy with coarse pate, pork loin or tenderloin, duck, steak-frites and rillettes if you can find them.
2023 VAJRA LANGHE NEBBIOLO
‘CLARÉ JC’
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
‘CLARÉ JC’
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
‘Claré JC is a Nebbiolo made according to a 1606 note by Gian Battista Croce, the jeweler of the House of Savoia.This wine is a time-capsule into an era when Nebbiolo wines tasted fresher, slightly crisp and smooth. This is a wine for people who are young at heart and curious about the forgotten past of Piemonte.’ – Giuseppe Vaira
Given its color, fragrance and texture, this light and frisky Nebbiolo certainly qualifies as a chillable red, and I highly recommend cooling it down. Bountiful aromas of rose petal, red berries, mountain herbs and spices along with gentle hints of licorice. In the mouth it bursts, is very airy and plucky. Bursting with charisma and brightness, this is an excellent choice for antipasti, lighter meats, sausages or even a meatier fish dish.
Given its color, fragrance and texture, this light and frisky Nebbiolo certainly qualifies as a chillable red, and I highly recommend cooling it down. Bountiful aromas of rose petal, red berries, mountain herbs and spices along with gentle hints of licorice. In the mouth it bursts, is very airy and plucky. Bursting with charisma and brightness, this is an excellent choice for antipasti, lighter meats, sausages or even a meatier fish dish.
2023 KELLEY FOX CHARDONNAY
'WILLAMETTE VALLEY'
$25.99 BTL./$311.88 CASE
'WILLAMETTE VALLEY'
$25.99 BTL./$311.88 CASE
93+ Points - Vinous...Kelley Fox is one of Oregon’s most exciting, elusive and fantastic producers. Toss your butterball, thick and oozing California Chardonnay notions out the window when it comes to this wine. Younger vines from Freedom Hill and fabulously restrained and sophisticated from start to livewire finish.
On the more savory, mineral side, intense yet tender aromas of orange, freshly cut crisp yellow apple and sea. Very frontal with diamond-like precision and finesse shimmering in the mouth with a gentle kiss of vanilla. Very vivacious on the finish, with depth of flavor that hangs around nicely; have it with modest fish dishes, roasted chicken rubbed with fresh herbs or a light mushroom pasta dish. A hell of a deal for 25-bucks!
2021 THE WALLS
'STANLEY GROOVY' RED
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
'STANLEY GROOVY' RED
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
A new vintage of a favorite Walla Walla blend, this offering from The Walls (irreverently named after the local prison) emerged on to the scene instantly becoming a go-to producer. This does not follow suit as to be a blend of leftovers, instead The Walls version called Stanley Groovy is based around Portuguese varietals and is chock full of dimension and flavor.
Based around Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cao and Souzao with others blended in, this hearty, bodacious red is all about pleasure. Scents of licorice and strawberry combine with a potent palate of ripe plums, allspice and peppercorns. The wine possesses a complex core as well as a long finish that is stout, albeit fresh and full of stuffing. Nevertheless, this is a boisterous, rotund wine that will truly shine with such hearty red meat entrees as grilled lamb, sausages or beef kabobs. Drink over the next decade.
Based around Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cao and Souzao with others blended in, this hearty, bodacious red is all about pleasure. Scents of licorice and strawberry combine with a potent palate of ripe plums, allspice and peppercorns. The wine possesses a complex core as well as a long finish that is stout, albeit fresh and full of stuffing. Nevertheless, this is a boisterous, rotund wine that will truly shine with such hearty red meat entrees as grilled lamb, sausages or beef kabobs. Drink over the next decade.
2018 PEIQUE BIERZO
'RAMON VALLE'
$24.99 BTL./$299.88 CASE
'RAMON VALLE'
$24.99 BTL./$299.88 CASE
97 Points Best in Show at the 2020 Decanter Magazine World Wine Awards...Peique's old vine version called Ramon Valle, named after Luis's Peique's father shows off this Bierzo estate's 90 years of expertise very well. Located in the Northwestern “inland corner” of Spain, because of its geographical isolation, ringed by mountains with an Atlantic-influenced climate at high altitudes, the wines of Bierzo give rise to a distinct terroir of great nobility which suits the Mencia grape fine.
This is a red for the decanter with deep brooding smoky, gamey aromas that quickly open to warm, inviting flavors of marionberry, blueberry, pepper, dried mountain herbs and deep spice. Full and round in the mouth with high-toned red fruit offering balance to the deep and sinister side. Braise something or just pop one open for a night of hearty fare but do not forget to give this chewy red a bit of air. Drink over the next 5-6 years.
2022 MURI-GREIS PINOT GRIGIO
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE
$13.99 BTL./$167.88 CASE
From Muri-Gres, a monastery located south of Brenner Pass in Italy’s Alto Adige region, the monks produce a broad and expressive Pinot Grigio with full-on, classy aromas of melon, apple, mineral and spice.
In the mouth, there is vibrancy and refinement with gorgeous depth and equilibrium, driving into a long, spice and mineral-laden finish that is the hallmark of more upscale offerings. The obvious match is grilled salmon, but it is versatile enough to drink with roasted chicken, spicy Thai shrimp dishes or scallops.
In the mouth, there is vibrancy and refinement with gorgeous depth and equilibrium, driving into a long, spice and mineral-laden finish that is the hallmark of more upscale offerings. The obvious match is grilled salmon, but it is versatile enough to drink with roasted chicken, spicy Thai shrimp dishes or scallops.
2022 CAPRILI 'ILEX'
TOSCANA ROSSO
$9.99 BTL./$59.94 - SIX PACK
TOSCANA ROSSO
$9.99 BTL./$59.94 - SIX PACK
From a very fine Brunello producer, this 100% Sangiovese is always a perrenial best buy selection and with the new 2022 it is even more crowd-pleasing than usual.
This Sangiovese has serious "chug" factor with vibrant aromas of juicy strawberry, game, sage, white flowers and blueberry move nicely into the round and friendly mouthfeel. This hearty red is the perfect accompaniment to pizza, meatloaf, and humble, red-sauced pasta dishes or as Karen would say, have a few glasses while you are cooking the meal with a hunk of good cheese.
This Sangiovese has serious "chug" factor with vibrant aromas of juicy strawberry, game, sage, white flowers and blueberry move nicely into the round and friendly mouthfeel. This hearty red is the perfect accompaniment to pizza, meatloaf, and humble, red-sauced pasta dishes or as Karen would say, have a few glasses while you are cooking the meal with a hunk of good cheese.
2021 VOGE CORNAS
VIELLES VIGNES
$79.99 BTL./$479.94 - SIX PACK
VIELLES VIGNES
$79.99 BTL./$479.94 - SIX PACK
2021 in Cornas is an old-school, throwback vintage that is ethereal, structured and from very temperate conditions. This indicates that the wine doesn't go over the top with jammy aspects or ever become very heavy. To me this wine is reminiscent of very traditional, superb vintages like 2001, 2004, 2006 and especially the ravishing 2013, all which are drinking well. One of the grand old names of Cornas, current leader Lionel Frasse is leaving his mark on these gorgeous wines and the quality remains outstanding, especially on this benchmark offering.
Rock star, Grand Cru nose. Expressively youthful and takes aeration to obtain the aromas which penetrate very deeply. Haunting earth, granite and mineral. Plums and smoky, meaty aspects arrive followed by asphalt and increased graham from the granitic soils. Tense, yet very attacking with underlying finesse that will emerge with time. Broad, confident Cornas that goes for an eternity and saturates the palate. Stacked, vertical and destined for unbridled greatness. This wine needs at least 5 years and if you have a child born in 2021, this will easily age to its 21st birthday and beyond. Great stuff! Drink 2026 – 2040+.
Rock star, Grand Cru nose. Expressively youthful and takes aeration to obtain the aromas which penetrate very deeply. Haunting earth, granite and mineral. Plums and smoky, meaty aspects arrive followed by asphalt and increased graham from the granitic soils. Tense, yet very attacking with underlying finesse that will emerge with time. Broad, confident Cornas that goes for an eternity and saturates the palate. Stacked, vertical and destined for unbridled greatness. This wine needs at least 5 years and if you have a child born in 2021, this will easily age to its 21st birthday and beyond. Great stuff! Drink 2026 – 2040+.
