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When Philippe Faury took over the domaine in 1979, the family was selling wine, peaches and cherries, and the bulk of their clientele was local. Over the years, Philippe increased their holdings to over 11 hectares and began to sell internationally. He shared his savoir faire with his son, Lionel. Since 2006, Lionel has taken over the reins, though father and son still work side by side. Every method they use encourages the grape towards greatness with the ultimate respect for its fragility.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlowing black fruit, freshly ground peppercorn: the perfect lively, uncomplicated Syrah you’ll want to have over and over again. 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I have been a staunch supporter for years and am happy to see that they still remain true to their original model.  Jim is over 80 and still tends to his vineyards on a daily basis .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Maresh Vineyard Pinot is the flagship wine from the estate and consistently receives some of the highest praise across all of Oregon. This wine\u003cspan\u003e is hard to resist now, but it will have more to offer with some time in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2018 Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard has a medium ruby color and is bursting with layers of raspberry, cranberry, pipe tobacco, dried sage and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is silky and supple with concentrated (though still youthfully coiled) flavors and a long, powerful finish. 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Now his son Giuseppe is leading the winery with all his determination and he personally follows with great technique every process from vineyard to cellar, of course always listening to his father’s wise advices. The philosophy of the winery is to produce genuine wines, supporting the vineyard with organic products, low yields in order to make the energy of the plant concentrate all on the bunch and in the cellar they use racking and filling to clean the wines. In total the winery cultivates 5 hectares of vineyards divided between Barbaresco and Serralunga producing clean and traditional wines, just to exalt the two different territories.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarbaresco Rio Sordo comes from the vineyard having the same name, the most important one for the Marengo family. 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Located in what used to be St. Helena’s “Chinatown” in the 1920s, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard sits in a small, residential neighborhood on the west side of town, an unassuming site bordered by an old riverbed and a rock quarry. The vineyard was originally planted in 1858 by San Franciscan Dr. George Belden Crane; today it is owned by Andy Beckstoffer, who replanted it to multiple clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc in 1998. 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More dense and concentrated than the Dr. Crane, especially on the mid-palate, it has an incredible, full-bodied, powerful style that carries ample darker cassis and blue fruits as well as scorched earth, tobacco, graphite, and violets. With a monster of a mid-palate, incredible tannins, no hard edges, and a level of purity that’s hard to describe, this needs to be forgotten for at least 4-5 years, and it should have 40-50 years of overall longevity.\"  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck 100 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThis ultimate vintage expression is always a mystery blend of grape varieties and vineyard sources, representing the cream of the crop, aspiring to the extent of proprietor Scott Becker’s and winemaker Benoit Touquette’s imagination, and beyond. Deepest purple-black colored, the 2019 The Absurd captivates the mind straight away, offering a perfume so infused it requires great focus to pick out scents of blackberry preserves, juicy black plums and crème de cassis, needing some swirling to unlock the undercurrent of Indian spices, cracked black pepper, iris and chocolate mint, plus a hint of cast-iron pan. The taut, muscular, full-bodied palate is jam-packed with black fruit preserves and fragrant accents, supported by a rock-solid foundation of ripe, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with all the generosity and shimmer that is the signature of the great 2019 vintage in Napa Valley. A breathtaking triumph! 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This domaine represents terrific value for a number of reasons–a lesser-known appellation combined with quality vineyard holdings and a conscientious and talented wine grower.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eArtifacts and ancient burial sites found around the village of Gevrey-Chambertin suggest that the Romans were the first to plant vines on these now-famous slopes. Perhaps their martial spirits linger, imbuing Gevrey’s wines with the depth and backbone for which they are renowned. Régis blends several plots to produce his Gevrey-Chambertin, and there’s a beautiful woodsiness on the nose, almost autumnal. It’s not an oak barrel aroma, but a forest aroma. 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The nose exhibits fragrant fruit with prominent notes of cherries, echoed by fresher hints of pepper and aromatic herbs, typical of Corvina and Corvinone, the historic varietals of this appellation. When it is young, it is impressively lively and playful on the palate, whereas two years later, it expresses greater delicacy and finesse. From Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is youthfully understated, requiring coaxing to reveal its depths of dried black cherries, mocha and cloves, all lifted by a hint of fresh mint. This impresses with its blend of sweet spices, opulent ripe wild berry fruits and silken textures, all balanced by brisk acidity and a pleasantly bitter tinge of dark chocolate toward the close. This finishes classically dry with dramatic length and potency, leaving a coating of fine-grained tannins that saturates, promising many years of positive evolution. 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A cool glass of Tempier rouge, sweating in a small tumbler, can be more refreshing than any burly red has a right to be. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut no matter how you enjoy Tempier rouge, beneath the pure dark fruit, the intense depth of flavor, the energy, the enticing Provençal aromatics, lurks a wildness—perhaps owing to the large percentage of Mourvèdre—that is never tamed. 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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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Grenache are from the oldest part of the Domaine de la Solitude, planted by my great-grandfather at the beginning of last century it is located on the western slope of “La Crau” on a terroir of safre. The Syrahs flourish on the fresh soil of Safre des “Blachieres”. These two great Terroirs are always vinified separately but only the great years, 5 vintages of the last 10 Secret Reserve is created. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA full-bodied, elegant and refined wine, tannic while remaining velvety smooth with black currant, blackberry, toffee, finishing very long on minerals, milk-jam, Havana cigar and cedar-tree aromas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"Partially destemmed and based on 65% Grenache and 35% Syrah, aged all in foudre, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réserve Secrète offers an absolutely heavenly bouquet of pure red and black fruits, smoky garrigue, savory flowers, and ground pepper. This carries to a full-bodied 2020 with a pure, layered mouthfeel that carries polished, fine tannins, no hard edges, and a gorgeous finish. It shows the softer, more accessible style of the 2020 vintage and is a dream of a wine to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years.\" \u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck 98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053227663546,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6332.jpg?v=1755170228"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-solitude-chateauneuf-du-pape-cornelia-constanza-rhone-france-2021","title":"Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cornelia Constanza, Rhone, France 2021","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\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\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCornelia Constanza is produced in hommage to \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geni.com\/people\/Cornelia-Constanza-Barberini-IV-principessa-di-Palestrina\/6000000015326408040\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCornelia Costanza Barberini\u003c\/a\u003e (1716-1797) the last Princess of the Family Barberini. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe married \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geni.com\/people\/Giulio-Cesare-Colonna-V-principe-di-Carbognano\/6000000015326268881\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGiulio Cesare Colonna di Sciarra, Prince de Carbognano\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll the Italian property of the Barberini family went to the Colonna family.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA full-bodied, elegant and refined wine, tannic while remaining velvety smooth with gooseberry, toffee, cinnamon, cardamom and sichuan pepper, finishing very long on the palate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the vintage's strongest efforts is the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cornelia Constanza, a 100% Grenache all from the sandy soils near the estate that was brought up mostly in concrete, with 30% each in foudre and new barrels. 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The 2019 vintage shows lifted aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, cranberry, and rose petal, accented by forest floor, baking spice, and a subtle coastal earthiness. On the palate it is vibrant and precise, with bright acidity, fine‑grained tannins, and a silky texture that carries through to a long, savory finish. Elegant rather than opulent, it captures Anderson Valley’s freshness and transparency while offering enough depth to reward several years of cellaring.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kestral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053241295034,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5442.jpg?v=1755170599"},{"product_id":"cigliuti-vie-erte-barbaresco-docg-italy-2018","title":"Cigliuti Vie Erte, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe fruit comes from 40-year-old vines located in the Bricco di Nieve vineyard of Barbaresco.  Elegant, yet quietly powerful in its expression, red cherry, roses, rhubarb, smoke, and alpine strawberries.  In the glass, an underlying depth of leather, chocolate truffle, vanilla, and the required acid and tannins that make Nebbiolo the world-class are all present.  Cigliuti is a small producer to keep an eye on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2018 Barbaresco Bricco di Neive Vie Erte is bright and effusive. Sandy soils yield a Barbaresco with lovely aromatic presence and mid-weight structure. Now that the vines are 20 years old the tannins have begun to soften a bit. Rose petal, mint, cedar, tobacco and leather lend layers of dimension to this mid-weight, nervy Barbaresco. The average structure of the year is evident though.\" Vinous 91\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kestral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053241557178,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5539.jpg?v=1755170606"},{"product_id":"domenico-clerico-barolo-docg-piedmont-italy-2019","title":"Domenico Clerico Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDomenico Clerico, who passed away in July 2017, began producing wine in 1976 as one of the progressive “Barolo Boys.” With a mix of both modern techniques but deep Langhe roots, Clerico’s classification is complicated. Their core winemaking philosophy is the belief that the quality of vines is the sole factor determining a wine’s potential.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe estate is situated in Monforte d’Alba, right in the heart of Barolo, with outstanding vineyard holdings in four of the greatest crus of Monforte: Ginestra, Pajana, Mosconi, and Bussia. Clerico’s Barolos have been routinely outstanding (90 points or more), including topping Wine Spectator’s 2011 Top 100 Wines of the Year, with the Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra 2006 coming in at No. 8. Today, Oscar Arrivabene stands at Clerico’s helm, carrying on Domenico’s vision and dream of making pure wines that fully express the true character and potential of the land.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vino__p anim__blocco col-md-6\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis is a relatively new addition to the Domenico Clerico portfolio (the first vintage was 2017) but a needed one given that the estate's most recognized wines like the Barolos Pajana and Ciabot Mentin (both from Ginestra) are recognized as their own brands outside an MGA identity. This wine, however, reminds us that Domenico Clerico's wine DNA is totally linked to Monforte d'Alba. The 2019 Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba takes a few minutes to open before it delivers that combination of dark berry fruit and rusty mineral that gives this part of the appellation strength and structure. Some 30,000 bottles are available at an interesting price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" Wine Advocate 94 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053252862138,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6148.jpg?v=1755170875"},{"product_id":"domaine-bosquet-des-papes-chateauneuf-du-pape-chante-le-merle-vieilles-vignes-rhone-france-2015","title":"Domaine Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince 1860, this domaine has been handed over from father to son by the Boiron family. For five generations, the philosophy of “Bosquet des Papes” estate is to produce laying down wines, meaning that they can be kept for many years, thereby respecting the traditions of  Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. The domaine is now run by Nicolas Boiron and his wife Jeanne-Claire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost of the wooden vessels in the cellar are foudres but they are using more and more demi-muids maybe by influence of Philippe Cambie.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCuvée Vieilles Vignes, pretty bright red color with purple reflections. Elegant and complex nose at the same time. Very aromatic, this Châteauneuf du Pape is elegant and long in the mouth. Powerful wine with aging potential for several years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053254369466,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6120.jpg?v=1755170922"},{"product_id":"chateau-fortia-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-baron-rhone-france-2020","title":"Chateau Fortia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Baron, Rhone, France 2020","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince the 17th century, Château Fortia has passed down its traditions and know-how to make renowned wines within one of the world’s most famous appellations. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe estate’s team works meticulously and respectfully all year round, from the vines to the cellars, to ensure the finest expression of our terroir. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eOur wines are exclusively made from grapes grown in our vineyard. The 32 hectares of vines surround the estate located at the heart of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense ruby red color with purple reflections. The very first nose is very mineral: ink, schist. Then with aeration, all the dark fruitiness develops: ripe blackcurrant, cherry jam, bay leaf and Espelette pepper. The palate is remarkably balanced, with great density but elegant. The sweetness softens the tannic sensations, the mineral tension tightens the wine to infuse it with beautiful energy. The tannins are voluminous but very silky. Very persistent. Notes of black fruits, olive, graphite and zan at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053254500538,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6119.jpg?v=1755170929"},{"product_id":"domaine-jean-louis-chave-saint-joseph-rhone-france-2021","title":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDomaine Jean-Louis Chave is a powerhouse producer located in the northern Rhône, making wine under the Hermitage and Saint-Joseph appellations. Chave's red and white Hermitage wines – based on Syrah and Marsanne and Roussanne respectively – are some of the most important in the Rhône Valley, commanding both high prices and 100-point scores.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe estate has 14.5 hectares (36 acres) of land in Hermitage, making it one of the largest land owners in the appellation. The vineyards were planted when the Chave family arrived in Hermitage in the late 19th Century after phylloxera had devastated much of France. The vineyards were terraced and today cover eight different plots on the hill, providing a range of mesoclimates and terroirs for the Chave wines. Many of the vines are between 30 and 60 years old.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJean-Louis Chave make several wines under the Hermitage banner. The generic red and white Hermitage wines are Chave's flagships, although the range is headed by the Cathelin cuvée, one of the Rhone's most collectable wines. Chave also make a couple of wines from Saint-Joseph and a Côtes du Rhône wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Saint Joseph is absolutely brilliant and, given the difficulties in the vintage, has no business being this good! Sporting a deep ruby\/purple hue as well as brilliant aromatics of ripe darker fruits, some meaty, bloody nuances, graphite, and ground pepper, with a beautiful floral character emerging with time in the glass, it's medium-bodied, has a seamless, elegant mouthfeel, no hard edges, and outstanding length.\" Jeb Dunnuck 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053256368314,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6059.jpg?v=1755170992"},{"product_id":"moueix-annonce-de-belair-monange-saint-emilion-grand-cru-france-2016","title":"Moueix Annonce de Belair-Monange, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Bélair-Monange\u003c\/strong\u003e traces its origins back to Roman times. Situated at the highest point of Saint-Émilion’s renowned limestone plateau, it has long been considered one of the region’s very best crus. In 1850 it was ranked by Cocks \u0026amp; Feret as the leading wine of Saint-Émilion, a position it held well into the twentieth century.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe vineyard combines the terroirs of the most privileged sites of Saint-Émilion. The limestone from the central plateau parcels offers freshness, minerality, and delicate, lingering aromatics, while the dense, blue clay of the slopes provides intensity, length, and a unique elegance to the wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn important restructuring of the property was initiated in 2008 immediately following the acquisition of the estate by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix. Another wine embodying the inherent qualities of the vineyard – minerality, concentration of red berries, balance and length – emerged in 2014: \u003cstrong\u003eANNONCE DE BÉLAIR-MONANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduced in very limited quantities, Annonce enjoys the same attention as the Grand Vin: meticulous vineyard work undertaken with respect for the environment followed by a manual harvest once the grapes have reached optimal maturity. Vinification takes place in concrete and stainless-steel vats, where maceration and extraction are gentle and measured in order to allow the fruit its highest expression. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90% Merlot – 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053260693690,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5443.jpg?v=1755171152"},{"product_id":"domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-reservee-rhone-france-2021","title":"Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reserve, Rhone, France 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe flagship of the Domaine du Pegau, the Cuvée Réservée represents the Domaine over the years. A blend of 13 grape varieties, mainly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, the Cuvée Réservée reveals the typical characteristics of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape soils. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack ripe fruits like morello cherries and raspberries, juniper berries, black pepper and garrigue. After several years ageing, the aromas will be characterised by plums, dried stone fruits, leaher, fur and sandalwood. Round, rich and powerful with soft tannins. With time, i twill involve into a more complex and spicy wine. This wine should be able to age from 5 to 20 years. Red grilled meat, lamb shoulder with thyme and dishes of tapas and curry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrenache 80% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyrah 6% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMourvèdre 4% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers varieties 10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Road Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053266428090,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6118.jpg?v=1755171212"},{"product_id":"domaine-du-pegau-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-da-capo-rhone-france-2020","title":"Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee da Capo, Rhone, France 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-133a0778 animated-slow elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor animated fadeIn\" data-id=\"133a0778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='{\"_animation\":\"fadeIn\"}' data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rare pearl of the Domaine du Pegau, only produced by nature during beautiful years in the colors of great vintages that the Cuvée Da Capo shows itself. A plot selection of Crau, this cuvée is a traditional blend of 13 Châteauneuf du Pape grape varieties with a majority of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre expresses the generosity and character of the hundred-year-old vines planted in a soil of silica sand. Bottled only 7 times, this special wine has been a worldwide success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64641a34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template animated fadeInUp\" data-id=\"64641a34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings='{\"_animation\":\"fadeInUp\"}' data-widget_type=\"template.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-template\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-elementor-type=\"loop\" data-elementor-id=\"2281\" class=\"elementor elementor-2281 elementor-820 elementor-location-single post-2299 mt_vins type-mt_vins status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry domaine_chateau-domaine-du-pegau-en\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c5f2eeb elementor-section-content-top bloc-attributs elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c5f2eeb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b4abf10 bloc-attributs-vin\" data-id=\"1b4abf10\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b6e02f1 elementor-widget__width-auto btn-cuvee-attributs elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b6e02f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9bedfa1\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bedfa1 elementor-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA deep purple, dark and dense.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA deep purple, dark and dense. Ripe black fruits like plum and blackberry, licorice and black pepper. Focused, linear, deep and powerful, this shows great length with well integrated tannins. This wine should be able to age for 15 years. Rib eye and other grilled steaks, game dishes, and a number of chocolate based dishes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Da Capo is a bigger, richer wine, as well as a more youthful, focused, behemoth of a 2020. Powerful notes of ripe black cherries, darker currants, ground pepper, charcuterie, and flower incense are just some of the notions here, and it's full-bodied, with a concentrated, opulent mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't match the all-time greats of this estate, but it’s a more approachable, opulent, undeniable sexy, Provençal Da Cape that's impossible not to love.\" Jeb Dunnuck 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Advocate 97+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinous 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eGrenache 70%, Syrah 7%, Mourvèdre 3%, Others varieties 20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"High Road Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053266559162,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5928.jpg?v=1755171220"},{"product_id":"meo-camuzet-nuits-saint-georges-premier-cru-cote-de-nuits-france-2021","title":"Meo-Camuzet Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere's a lot of roundness and friendliness in this wine. 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They are currently being renewed (since the 2013 vintage), and the load is quite light, with bunches of small grapes suffering from millerandage, often barely larger than pine cones. The cuvée is now complemented with the purchase of wine from a winegrower in Nuits-St-Georges. A plot of about one and a half acres, situated in \"le Bas de Combes” and bordering on Vosne-Romanée. This explains the wine's obvious similarity to this appellation. 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There’s an unrivavled elegance and persistance year after year that can be directly contributed to vine age and pedigree.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2021 Pinot Noir Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict was vinified with 75% whole clusters and matured in 100% new French oak. It has complex aromatics defined by botanical undertones that complement pomegranate and raspberry fruit, plus nuances of woodsmoke, tobacco and mushrooms. 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Looking just a few miles east and up-stream from that ancient stony river bed, Christophe saw a steep hillside he found eerily reminiscent of Hermitage, the legendary appellation in France’s Northern Rhone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnce again defying conventional wisdom, he invested enormous time and expense in clearing and planting the two and a half-acre vineyard, stubbornly believing it to be “an American jewel.” Today, whether seen on a stark winter day or in the vibrance of the growing season, Hors Catégorie defies all description—appropriately, the name means “beyond categorization” or “in a class of its own” in French.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Tasting like a young Hermitage La Chappelle from Jaboulet (from a great vintage).” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeremy Young, International Wine Report 100 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOwen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com 100 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni 98 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck 97 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053275832506,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5700.jpg?v=1755171521"},{"product_id":"saxum-vineyards-james-berry-vineyard-paso-robles-willow-creek-district-usa-2021","title":"Saxum Vineyards James Berry Vineyard, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaxum Vineyards is focused on producing Grenache, Syrah, and Mataro based blends from the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. 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Yes, it’s the only Grenache led wine in this Syrah dominated release, but it was just singing! These ‘21s have really snuck up on me. I have to admit that early in their lives I found them a little boring for lack of a better term. I now realize they were just late bloomers and their hidden charms are just now blossoming into something quite magical. They carry a weightlessness while simultaneously jam packed with so much substance. Does that even make sense? Anyways, I love them. I could throw some tasting notes out to you about this wine, but really you just have to taste it to understand what I’m trying to convey. It’s good.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLots of red and blue fruits as well as peppery notes emerge from the 2021 James Berry Vineyard, a medium to full-bodied, pure, incredibly elegant expression of this vineyard. 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This bright red wine opens the door to the world of Ornellaia and simply shares the passion for quality that is experienced every day on our estate and with every sip.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-cCNRlB c-cCNRlB-fKKfJh-fontVariant-small c-cCNRlB-fZwUQD-fontFamily-secondary\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisplaying a deep purple red, Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2022 shows ripe fruity aromas such as cherries and blackberries, in addition to black pepperiness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe palate is generous with considerable body at first, followed by smooth and enduring tannins. 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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":"diamantis-winery-magoutes-vineyard-xinomavro-pgi-siatista-macedonia-greece-2019","title":"Diamantis Winery 'Magoutes Vineyard' Xinomavro PGI Siatista, Macedonia, Greece 2019","description":"\u003cem\u003eThe Magoutes Vineyard sits high upon the limestone\/clay slopes in North-Western Macedonia. At this altitude it sees little maritime influence despite its proximity to the Mediterranean. It is 100% Xinomavro, a native red Greek grape variety of note. It is initially reminiscent of Rioja with tart red fruit and herbal notes. Over time, the fruit and tannins firm up to become more like Nebbiolo. The palate is flush with red fruits, spices, cherry tomato, umami notes of Worcestershire sauce and a savory, mouth-filling meatiness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e. The finish is firm, fresh, and satiating.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Kestral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053292150970,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5711.jpg?v=1755171919"},{"product_id":"domaine-tatsis-old-roots-negoska-macedonia-greece-2017","title":"Domaine Tatsis Old Roots Negoska, Macedonia, Greece 2017","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 75+-year-old \"Old Roots\" Xinomavro takes you on a journey with every sip. 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