{"title":"Large Format","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-solitude-chateauneuf-du-pape-vin-de-la-solitude-rhone-france-2021-1-5l","title":"Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Vin de la Solitude', Rhone, France 2021  1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorent Lancon is the 8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e generation of his family to make wine at Solitude. They are located in the best part of CDP, the La Crau peninsula. He is a descendant of the 12\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003ecentury Barberini family of Rome, and has a Pope and two Cardinals on his family tree. They were also the first family to bottle and label a Chateauneuf du Pape in the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003ecentury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis wine is a tribute to our ancestor Paul Martin, who was one of the first French Vignerons to sell his wine in bottles in the 18th century under the name “Vin de la Solitude”. We have reissued the four original labels of « Vin de la Solitude » for this wine. This wine is elaborated in the state of wine art in the 18th century. Our researches showed that the blends were very different, where Grenache grape variety did not use to dominate. The wines were made of a large number of co-fermented grape varieties. 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All of the 13 permitted grape varieties are grown in these vineyards, although Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah are the most important in terms of production. Picking is spread out to ensure maximum quality, and green harvests and strict berry selection ensures a low yield. Clos des Papes takes its name from one of its plots located near \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe ruins of the 14th Century Papal castle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape showed brilliantly and is certainly one of the stars in the vintage. 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It reminds me slightly of the 2012, possibly the 2006, and while it already offers pleasure, it will evolve for 20+ years in cold cellars.\" Jeb Dunnuck 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"1.5","offer_id":45053289791674,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6227.jpg?v=1755171845"},{"product_id":"giuseppe-mascarello-e-figlio-monprivato-barolo-docg-italy-1-5l-2019","title":"Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Monprivato, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2019 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince time immemorial Nebbiolo has been the most highly-prized vine and the wine-growing emblem of Alba and the Langa, and when it is matched with a great wine-making terroir it is capable of expressing itself at sublime levels in wines of remarkable personality, intense bouquet, great smooth tannins, and outstanding possibilities of evolution and resistance over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe members of the Giuseppe Mascarello family have been growing wines for more than a century and a half, first as farmers running the Manescotto estate in the village of La Morra for the marchesa Giulia Colbert Faletti di Barolo, and then on their own property since the late 1800s.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Compared to the 2018, the 2019 Barolo Monprivato offers a more powerful nose with more nervous energy in its notes of licorice, raspberry liqueur, rosemary, and sweet earth. 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Auguste was joined at the domaine by his son, Pierre-Marie, in 1988, and today his grandson, Olivier, carries on the legacy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eFrom their lineup of Syrahs, you’ll taste the vibrant Vin des Amis and stately Côtes du Rhône, both featuring vineyards just outside the Cornas AOC and ready for immediate enjoyment. Conversely, their Cornas bottlings are capable of tremendous longevity in the cellar, although Kermit Lynch also encourages trying them when their youthful vigor is on display, and to get a sense of the evolution to come. For a taste of the old-style Syrah from the rugged, vertical slopes of this tiny northern Rhône appellation, Clape is the best place to start. 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In this tasting, the Sugar Shack is marked by its viscosity, a signature of this warm microclimate vis-à-vis the other Chardonnays in the range. A feeling of phenolic intensity and acid lingers on the close.\" Vinous 94-96\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nos","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45053507240122,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6285.jpg?v=1755175426"},{"product_id":"dunn-vineyards-howell-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-california-usa-2021-1-5l","title":"Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA 2021  1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf there was ever an iconic, Napa Valley Cabernet producer, Dunn Vineyards would certainly be on everyone’s short list! At Dunn Vineyards, the classic, rich, muscular Cabernet Sauvignons that built the reputation of Napa Valley in its “golden age” in the ’60s and ’70s are still the norm (and never changed!). The winery's history dates back to 1978 when Randy and Lori Dunn purchased a 14-acre parcel in Angwin planted to 5 acres of Cabernet vines. At the time, Randy was working full-time as a winemaker in Rutherford. In the evenings and on weekends, Randy, Lori, and a young Mike Dunn tended the vines. Later that same year, Randy agreed to both farm and buy the fruit from Harry Frank's adjoining property along with an additional 3 tons from the Beatty Ranch. And from that, the inaugural vintage of Dunn Vineyards Cabernet was launched in 1979!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dunn wines have an amazing track record for aging. In general, the Napa bottling can drink well on release, but will really start strutting its stuff after 3-4 years, and age gracefully for 15-20 years easily in most vintages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA deeper, richer, more powerful wine, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain sports a deep ruby\/plum hue to go with a Pauillac-like nose of blackcurrants, scorched earth, graphite, and lead pencil notes. It's full-bodied, incredibly concentrated, has the classic Howell Mountain tannic structure, and a gorgeous finish. Give bottles 7-8 years if you can and enjoy over the following 2-3 decades.\" Jeb Dunnuck 98+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is one of the most polished young wines I have ever tasted from Dunn. Blackberry, graphite, crushed rocks, lavender, espresso, licorice and spice saturate the palate. There’s plenty of Howell Mountain tannin and acid, but in 2021, those elements are totally woven into the wine’s heady, luxurious fabric. Even so, I would not plan on opening a bottle any time soon. The 2021 spent 31 months in 100% new French oak, pretty much the norm here. What a wine!\" Vinous 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45053536501946,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5456.jpg?v=1755176181"},{"product_id":"bereche-et-fils-brut-reserve-champagne-france-2021-1-5l","title":"Bereche et Fils Brut Reserve, Champagne, France (2022) 1.5L","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eBrut Réserve, Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the benchmark grower Champagnes on the market and a favorite among sommeliers and collectors for delivering serious complexity without luxury-house pricing. Produced by brothers Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche, it blends roughly equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier from estate vineyards in Ludes, Ormes, and Mareuil-le-Port, with reserve wines adding depth and consistency. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the glass, expect layers of orchard fruit, lemon zest, brioche, toasted almond, chalky minerality, and a fine, energetic mousse. It combines richness and texture with freshness and precision, finishing long, saline, and beautifully balanced. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmong enthusiasts, it’s often called one of the best values in serious Champagne, with some comparing it to “baby Krug” for its autolytic depth and broad appeal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cream","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45053539582138,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6087.jpg?v=1755176269"},{"product_id":"vega-sicilia-alion-ribera-del-duero-spain-2020-1-5l","title":"Vega Sicilia Alion, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2020 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlión is the result of a careful selection of terroirs located in the best areas of DO Ribera del Duero. Soils that complement each other and the same viticultural practices used at Vega Sicilia produce wines with a firm structure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 vintage was drier than others right up to the harvest. The grapes were very healthy, but the heavy rains in September marked the vintage and diluted the fruit. We had to wait for the grapes to re-concentrate before harvesting, but the resulting wines were more vertical, balanced and fresh. We were able to extract more because the skins were highly polymerised, allowing us to increase the proportion of American oak by 4%.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe use of concrete helped us to improve the verticality and freshness of the wines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCovid made 2020 a challenging vintage, but the wines are delicate, deep and spicy. 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In his words, the wines of Giacomo Conterno will always belong to the generations that came before him.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe fifth vintage of this wine (the vineyard was purchased in 2015) and tasted from barrel, the 2020 Barolo Arione pours a jeweled ruby hue, the 2020 Barolo Arione expresses freshness and great clarity in its notes of apricot, pristine cherry, and crushed stones. This medium-bodied red is long on the palate and has a great finish, with fine tannins, refreshing acidity, and outstanding balance. It is already showing gorgeous depth and complexity.\" Jeb Dunnuck 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe Giacomo Conterno 2020 Barolo Arione strikes on the darker and more saturated side of the Nebbiolo spectrum. 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After fifty years from the purchase of the first vineyard, Giacomo, Giovanni and Gianlorenzo named this wine as Casanova di Neri’s founder. A remarkable wine, a pure Sangiovese’s expression born out of an ancient, untamed vineyard with half-century old vines spread over a great winegrowing terroir. While bringing together tradition and innovation is anything but an easy task, the Giovanni Neri manages that with an unmistakable elegance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"definizione\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiovanni Neri tasting notes:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA lively and bright young red colour. 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Its uniqueness lies in the aroma’s graphite notes and sanguine undertones, and the extraordinary length and persistence of flavor on the palate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row row-scheda\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCerretalto 2019 shows an intense and very young colour. On the nose the inevitable graphite is enriched by a symphony of young red fruits, chocolate and tobacco. It has a terrific harmony and integrity. The palate is multifaceted, vibrant and velvety. 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In her portfolio, Via Nuova is the classic Barolo, Mosconi has the power and Cannubi shows the finesse of Nebbiolo.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine Advocate 98\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eagle Eye Imports","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45108190937274,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6660.jpg?v=1756296609"},{"product_id":"e-pira-figli-chiara-boschis-cannubi-barolo-docg-italy-2018","title":"E. 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This is one of the best wines of the vintage.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine Advocate 97\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eagle Eye Imports","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45108192313530,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6659.jpg?v=1756296927"},{"product_id":"pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-extra-brut-champagne-france-nv-1-5ml","title":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Parcelles' Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France NV 1.5ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pierre Paillard 'Les Parcelles' is a precise expression of Bouzy terroir, combining a rich ripeness with chalky finesse. 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The Levets have small plots spread across a number of sites with just over 4 ha under vine. The vine age varies but much of the vineyard is over 70 years of age, providing great intensity in the fruit. The vinification regime is to some extent driven by the wine and vine age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe cuvée that we have imported from the outset (1983 vintage) is from the “Chavaroche” vineyard. As explained above, this wine is aged for thirty to thirty-six months prior to bottling. It is, quite simply, a ferocious wine, unique in its uninhibited expression of the smells and flavors of the appellation. No compromise is brooked here. 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The Levets have small plots spread across a number of sites with just over 4 ha under vine. The vine age varies but much of the vineyard is over 70 years of age, providing great intensity in the fruit. The vinification regime is to some extent driven by the wine and vine age\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBernard Levet’s Côte-Rôtie “Les Journaries” comes from old vines in the western sector of La Landonne, a site known for depth and longevity. The 2022 vintage shows dark fruit purity and fine-grained tannins, shaped by whole-cluster native yeast fermentation and aging in large neutral barrels. This is Levet’s most classically styled cuvée, offering elegance and structure with mineral lift. 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Its name, “Hill of Violets”, originates from the flowers that blossom early, thanks to the perfect south exposure. Above the fog, Bricco delle Viole enjoys the earliest sunrise and the last sunset every day. Thanks to this pure light, a dramatic diurnal temperature range and the age of its vines dating back to 1931, 1949 and 1968, Bricco delle Viole generates a profound Barolo of bright aromatics, chiseled tannins and subtle minerality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2021 Bricco delle Viole is a wine of elegance and breed. The nose is beautifully layered and ethereal, with Nebbiolo peel, violets and crushed flowers, dark red fruits, incense and balsamic tones. 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After rapid success and acclaim Signor Ma- netti decided to devote himself entirely to producing wine at his estate, doing so with vigor until 2000. After Sergio Manetti’s death, Montevertine passed into the hands of his son Martino and Paolo Salvi, protégé of longtime estate oenologist Giulio Gambelli.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBecause of this history, Montevertine is frequently, but erroneously, included in the category of “super-Tuscan” wine. In fact, Montevertine’s policy of strict reliance on Sangiovese with a small complement of Colorino and Canaiolo is in direct contradiction to the approach of super-Tuscan estates, which purposely include non-local grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot in their blends. 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The palate is vibrant and finely etched, driven by bright acidity and chalky minerality, with a refined mousse and long, focused finish. Pure, energetic, and impeccably balanced, this is a classic Blanc de Blancs that shines as both an aperitif and a sophisticated partner to oysters and seafood.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTasted from magnum, the NV Champagne Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs Cuvee De Reserve Brut is based on the 2020 vintage and boasts a fresh and fruity nose, with pure, bright aromas of green apples, white flowers, candied lime, and saline. The palate is a touch fruitier as well compared to the 2019 base, though it remains medium-bodied, with a transparent and crystalline characteristic feel. 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Silky and energetic on the palate, it combines bright acidity with fine tannins and remarkable purity of fruit. Elegant yet quietly structured, this Fleurie captures both the charm and depth that define Foillard’s wines, offering immediate appeal while possessing the balance to evolve gracefully over the coming years\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2022 Fleurie has a beautifully defined nose with wonderful mineralité like Foillard's other cuvées, surfeited with energy. There's real purity and panache. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of mulberry on the entry and fine depth, lightly spiced with a vibrant and persistent finish tinged with curry leaf. This is a Fleurie from the top drawer. 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Sourced from the steep Montestefano cru renowned for producing some of the most structured and age‑worthy Barbarescos the 2020 vintage reveals intense aromas of dark cherry, dried rose, and plum layered with notes of tar, spice, and earthy complexity. The palate is richly textured and firmly structured, with Nebbiolo’s classic tannins balanced by vibrant acidity and remarkable depth of fruit. Concentrated yet refined, this iconic Riserva captures both the power of Montestefano and the traditional elegance that defines Produttori del Barbaresco, offering outstanding cellaring potential for years to come. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is one of the most elegant, polished wines in this range. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, mint and cedar are beautifully lifted. The tannins are remarkably polished for a young, recently bottled Riserva. I admire its poise and elegance. 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