{"title":"Top Rated","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"realm-cabernet-sauvignon-the-absurd-ca-2019","title":"Realm Cabernet Sauvignon The Absurd, CA 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Absurd stems from a simple yet fantastically complex proposition: it is the best wine Realm Cellars produces. The Absurd could be one varietal, it could be five. It could come from one vineyard lot, it could come from a dozen. Each time we make The Absurd we start with a blank canvas. Our sole guideline is our palate. Our single aim is the best Napa Valley wine of the vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe name and maybe even the ethos of the wine itself is derived from absurdism, a belief that calls into question the meaning of life. Perhaps there is no point…or rather, it is up to each individual to find unique meaning and purpose for themselves. So it is with The Absurd. We never assign descriptors to The Absurd because it is beyond description. Or at least beyond our description, beyond the simplicity of the vineyards or varietals that go into it. What is the meaning of The Absurd? We leave it to you to discover.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAnother perfect wine in the lineup is the 2019 The Absurd, and while I wasn’t able to get the blend or vineyard sources (they like to keep that a secret), it’s a thrilling, magical wine that tops out on my scale. 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! Allow it to unwind and expand over the next 5-7 years, then drink it over the following 30 years+.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eLisa Perroti-Brown Wine Advocate 100 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic National Dist.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053190799546,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5714.jpg?v=1755168882"},{"product_id":"realm-cellars-the-bard-proprietary-blend-napa-valley-usa-2021","title":"Realm Cellars The Bard Proprietary Blend, Napa Valley, USA 2021","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe started this endeavor to explore the realm of possibility – both in Napa Valley and in ourselves. From fledgling start-up to an established domaine, the ethos of Realm Cellars has always been to dare greatly. Yet the journey represents more than a quest for greatness in winegrowing. Through the seasons, Realm has become the collective effort of a team to transform nature into humanity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe flagship of Realm’s portfolio, The Bard is the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated Proprietary Blend we’ve made since 2003. We consider The Bard to be the most dynamic expression of Napa Valley: a blend of grapes from Coombsville to Calistoga, from the east to the west sides, from the hillsides to the valley floor. Dense, weighty, and concentrated, The Bard always punches above its weight, and with multiple dimensions coming together in harmony, there is more than meets the eye in this complex wine. Outstanding vineyards such as Beckstoffer To Kalon, Beckstoffer Bourn, Blair, Houyi, Larkmead, Realm SLD Estate, Farella, Orchard and Bettinelli Upper Range have all found a place in the wine. While the composition of The Bard varies from year to year, Cabernet Sauvignon typically comprises over 70% of the blend, joined by lesser percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLastly, the 2021 The Bard checks in as 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah. This beauty has a killer bouquet of cassis, spring flowers, graphite, chalky minerality, and violets. This carries to a full-bodied, seamless, silky, flawlessly balanced effort revealing fine tannins, a good sense of freshness, and a thrilling finish.\" Jeb Dunnuck 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic National Dist.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053223010490,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5716.jpg?v=1755170047"},{"product_id":"paul-avril-clos-des-papes-chateauneuf-du-pape-rhone-france-2017","title":"Paul Avril Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 2017","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaul Avril Clos des Papes is a wine producer in the Rhône Valley, making one of the most sought-after wines in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe estate is made up of 24 small plots throughout the appellation totaling 79 acres. 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\"\u003eOne of the strongest wines in the vintage is the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape from Vincent Avril. This beauty has everything you could ask for. As with the 2018, the blend is heavily shifted toward Mourvèdre, and it offers a mammoth bouquet of black cherries, graphite, cured meats, Asian spices, and assorted garrigue-like nuances. Deep, full-bodied, and concentrated, it stays straight and focused on the palate (whereas the 2016 is more expansive and voluptuous), with a stacked mid-palate, ripe, silky tannins, and fabulous length. You’re going to want bottles of this in the cellar, and comparing the 2007, 2010, 2016, and 2017 over the coming two decades is going to be a treat.\" Jeb Dunnuck 98+\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\"\u003e45% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, about 10% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053288743098,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5970.jpg?v=1755171822"},{"product_id":"biondi-santi-tenuta-greppo-riserva-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-italy-2016","title":"Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMontalcino, however, owes its existence to Ferruccio Biondi-Santi and its fame to his family. Now on the seventh generation of winemakers, the Biondi-Santi family continues to produce wines renowned for their elegance and extraordinary longevity. Located in the heart of Montalcino, the Tenuta Greppo estate spreads over 25 hectares of vines on soils rich in heavy stones and marl – perfect for the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso. Defenders of a rich enological heritage, the family continues to employ traditional vinicultural methods started well over a century ago to highlight the wine’s unique characteristics, or tipicita.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a truly majestic wine. The bouquet is packed with intense fruity notes of black berries, pomegranate, and plums, intertwined with scents of Mediterranean herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and sage, rising from a carpet of forest floor. On the palate, the wine seduces with exuberant charm and caressing sweetness. The youthful tannins reveal its immense structure and contribute to creating a distinctive sensation of freshness which leads us towards a long-lingering, savory finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eWow, here is a vintage I've been anxiously waiting to try. The 2016 growing season was one of the best in recent memory in Montalcino, and if we look back in time, this vintage marks the year Biondi-Santi was sold to a French group. The prestigious 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva proves a mighty collector's bottle that will undoubtedly gain in complexity and depth with careful bottle age. The wine offers wild nuances of forest berry and tart cherry, and there are herbal side notes as well as floral tones of dried violet and lilac. The tannins are soft, powdery and feel like they melt away on the palate.\"  Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 99\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva is layered and unfolds in the glass with incense, baking spice, ripe red cherry, and cedar. It has more concentration and length through the mid-palate and offers an impeccable balance of structure, ripeness, and tension. It is expressive on the nose, but it is even more impactful at this stage with its intensity through the palate, with nearly electric energy of wild raspberry, rose petal, tea leaf, and orange zest.\"  \u003c\/span\u003eJeb Dunnuck 98\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Breakthru Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053386358970,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5923.jpg?v=1755172486"},{"product_id":"giuseppe-mascarello-e-figlio-monprivato-barolo-docg-italy-2018","title":"Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Monprivato, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2018","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\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eTranslucent ruby, the 2018 Barolo Monprivato is open and giving in its perfume of dried apricot, orange peel, saline earth, and raspberry. It is medium-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins, it is an elegant red revealing notes of wild strawberries, cardamom, and salty soil. A very pretty style, it is drinking beautifully now.\" Jeb Dunnuck 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cream","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053387669690,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6137.jpg?v=1755172533"},{"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. Ripe and powerfully structured, with a midweight feel but incredible intensity and length, it has a great level of completeness, with an earthy drive and ripe tannins that hold through its long finish.\" Jeb Dunnuck 98\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cream","offers":[{"title":"1.5","offer_id":45053387833530,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6228.jpg?v=1755172540"},{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-distenta-grenache-california-usa-2021-1-5l","title":"Sine Qua Non Distenta Grenache, California, USA 2021 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2021 Grenache Distenta III shows the cooler, more elegant style of the vintage, yet it's still 100% Sine Qua Non goodness with its richness and concentration. Beautiful black raspberries, ground pepper, sandalwood, and sappy flower notes are just some of the nuances in this beauty, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a pure, layered, seamless mouthfeel, beautifully polished tannins, and a great, great finish. Give it 2-3 years and enjoy over the following 15+. The 2021 is 79% Grenache, 8.4% Syrah, 7.4% Mourvedre, and the rest Petite Sirah and white varieties, fermented with 35% whole clusters, all aged 23 months in just 42% new barrels.\" Jeb Dunnuck 98\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nos","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45095914602682,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5972.jpg?v=1755173404"},{"product_id":"saxum-vineyards-the-hexe-paso-robles-willow-creek-district-usa-2019","title":"Saxum Vineyards The Hexe, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHexe can have two meanings, to perform magic or, simply, a witch. I like them both when applied to this wine. It is a multi-vineyard cuvée that is built around Grenache. Not just any old Grenache. We are selecting our blackest, most wicked Grenaches, the ones that we know will benefit from 33 months aging in various large puncheons or concrete amphora. The heart of this cuvée is the oldest block at James Berry Vineyard, a South facing hilltop Grenache block that was planted in 1980. Around this lot we like to weave in some of the most intense Grenache and Mataro blocks from G2 Vineyard, along with a bit of Petite Sirah from Paderewski Vineyard. It is the dark side of Grenache. Black magic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTES FROM JUSTIN:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe brooding side of Grenache. Dark fruited, sandalwood, black pepper. Long caressing finish. It's really fun to taste it side by side with the Rocket. I love it!\u003cbr\u003eThese 2019 wines have a little something for everyone, which is why I think I like them so much. Lifted, fresh aromatics of sage and spice and fruit. Along with lots of rich California fruit, deep textures, smooth tannins and lively acids that keep it all harmonizing so well. These days there are so many great wines out there that have one or the other. Rich, smooth tannins, or fresh, spice\/fruit driven aromatics. I find it rare to have both, and frankly, that's my holy grail. What really piques my interest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe deeper plum-hued 2019 Hexe is a more diverse blend composed of 49% Grenache, 18% Petite Sirah, 16% Mataro, 9% Graciano, and 8% Syrah. The élevage here is similar to the Rocket Block, and it spent 32 months in 55% new French oak 300-liter barrels. Pure gold in Rhône blends from California, it has a massive bouquet of ripe black fruit, chocolate, smoked earth, graphite, ground pepper, and assorted meaty nuances, among other things. All of these carry over to the palate, where the wine is massively rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, with a layered, multi-dimensional texture. I was able to taste this on two separate occasions and thought it was a perfect wine both times. It shows the tighter, focused style of the 2019 vintage and deserves 2-4 years of bottle age. It will unquestionably keep for two decades.\" \u003cstrong\u003eJeb \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eDunnuck 100\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053463724218,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5734_79116614-40cc-45b6-b954-070d21d6a9f0.jpg?v=1755174258"},{"product_id":"casanova-di-neri-cerretalto-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-italy-2020","title":"Casanova di Neri Cerretalto, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eCerretalto is a special blend of intuition, passion and vision – the hallmark of all Casanova di Neri’s work. The grapes hail mainly from a vineyard situated in a natural amphitheatre alongside a small river. The prized white truffles which grow in our private truffle reserve here bear witness to the purity of this environment. Soil rich in minerals, a very particular microclimate and low yield per plant coupled with our experience, dedication and passion for our work in the vineyard and in the cellar make Cerretalto a wine of immense character and harmonious structure. It's a wine of exceptional quality, personality and inimitable style – the perfect expression of the territory that nurtures it, the distillation of our idea of what a great Brunello should be. Cerretalto is a wine of outstanding character. 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. A gorgeous and deep finish reveals a long and bright future. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA saturated red\/black color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Cerretalto is a much more sanguine and mineral-toned wine, with aromas of iron, dark plum, toasted rosemary, pine, and black cherries. It's very structured but also very well-integrated. with a supple and polished feel tying it all together. It's long on the palate and floats away with a long finish. 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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 title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\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. The bouquet reveals hints of small red berries with a pronounced aroma of blood orange. A Brunello with great finesse and balance. The palate is firm and deep, elegant and vivid. It features well-extracted tannins perfectly integrated with a lively acidity which preludes to an amazing future. 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One of the Tua Rita company's flagship wines with a very limited print run only exists because of Virgilio's stubbornness and his desire to experiment. The label is \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ededicated to the man who founded the company and who passed on to all those who work there the love and respect for the land, combined with the continuous and meticulous search for quality...FOREVER!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This new vintage is just terrific because it marries a sunny growing season with a grape like Syrah, which thrives in these conditions. The Tua Rita 2020 Syrah Per Sempre embraces juicy, full-bodied fruit with lots of blackberry, plum, sweet spice and campfire ash. Stefano Frascolla deliberately seeks to avoid any eucalyptus or camphor-like overtones. He looks for bold primary fruit instead. This is achieved through fruit ripeness, vineyard care and oak management. Syrah has a short harvest window, so timing is important. The vineyards are planted in marl soils with schistic material that is typical of the mineral-rich hills surrounding Suvereto. The wine goes from barrique to botte grande for an additional two or three months to stretch its legs. The 2019 vintage is gorgeous, but this expression from 2020 has more power and heft.\" Wine Advocate 97\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous 96\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineBow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053482467514,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5921.jpg?v=1755174792"},{"product_id":"castello-romitorio-filo-di-seta-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-italy-2020","title":"Castello Romitorio 'Filo di Seta', Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCastello Romitorio is committed to the study, exploration and promotion of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wines. The estate was founded in 1984 by Sandro Chia, who planted vineyards using the indigenous Sangiovese that is typical of Montalcino. Today, these plantings comprise about half of the vineyards at Castello Romitorio and offer enormous heritage of biodiversity. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe name Filo di Seta, when translated, means ‘silk thread’, and this wine takes its name from a small creek that flows in the pristine forests of the Castello Romitorio hill.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eFilippo Chia and his team kill it in this vintage. The Castello Romitorio 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta is a beautiful and balanced wine. This estate is making some of the best Brunellos from Montalcino today. In the not too distant past, its vineyards were once considered too cool for ideal fruit ripening, but with climate change, the vines are now in a prime position for balanced phenolics, sugars and acidity. This wine shows a wide and complete bouquet, spanning many aromas, all delivered with direct vertical intensity. This is one of the delightful oxymorons that occurs with fine wine. It shows soft, building intensity, but most importantly, the fruit quality is bright and fresh. This is a keeper.\" Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 98\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Spectator's  Top rated 2020 Brunello  \"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAmong those best 2020s, Castello Romitorio’s Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta (97) leads the pack for its silky texture, finely wrought tannins and finesse, an ideal foil for its cherry, blackberry and violet flavors, backed by notes of graphite, tobacco and wild herbs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beivuma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053491839162,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5891.jpg?v=1755456736"},{"product_id":"domaine-jean-louis-chave-hermitage-rhone-france-2022","title":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage, Rhone, France 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Rhône\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eChave\u003c\/strong\u003e family is considered winemaking royalty. The family boasts a continuous lineage of winemakers who have tilled the granitic soils of \u003cstrong\u003eHermitage\u003c\/strong\u003e hill dating back to 1481. The current 16th-generation vigneron is \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Louis\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChave\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose cerebral, confident, yet understated style has “propelled \u003cstrong\u003eChave\u003c\/strong\u003e wines to status among the world’s most sought-after collectibles,” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eFew who cherish the power and perfume of classically made Hermitage would argue that the greatest red and white examples emerge from the Chave family cellars. The current generations in charge, father Gérard and son Jean-Louis, use their knowledge, experience and spread of lieux-dits to craft wines that combine all the power, longevity, nuance and refinement that the Hermitage hill is capable of.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFocused red and black fruits, leather, graphite, and spice emerge from the 2022 Hermitage, and it's about as classic an expression of the vintage as you're likely to find with its ripe yet almost strict, focused, balanced character. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it displays a Pinot-like elegance and seamlessness, with fine yet building, firm tannins and incredible length. It's going to age beautifully, but I suspect the cellar will be your friend here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" Jeb Dunnuck 96-98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053508059322,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5610.jpg?v=1755175456"},{"product_id":"domaine-jean-louis-chave-hermitage-blanc-rhone-france-2022","title":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Rhône\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eChave\u003c\/strong\u003e family is considered winemaking royalty. The family boasts a continuous lineage of winemakers who have tilled the granitic soils of \u003cstrong\u003eHermitage\u003c\/strong\u003e hill dating back to 1481. The current 16th-generation vigneron is \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Louis\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChave\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose cerebral, confident, yet understated style has “propelled \u003cstrong\u003eChave\u003c\/strong\u003e wines to status among the world’s most sought-after collectibles,” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eFew who cherish the power and perfume of classically made Hermitage would argue that the greatest red and white examples emerge from the Chave family cellars. The current generations in charge, father Gérard and son Jean-Louis, use their knowledge, experience and spread of lieux-dits to craft wines that combine all the power, longevity, nuance and refinement that the Hermitage hill is capable of.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eI continue to think that this estate makes one of the greatest white wines in the world. Looking at the 2022 Hermitage Blanc, it was harvested starting on the 23rd of August and is still resting in a mix of barrel and tank. I was able to taste through multiple lieux-dits, all of which were impressive, with the Péléat bringing the power and opulence and Les Rocoules and L'Ermite bringing more structure and precision. This will be a full-bodied, deep, concentrated wine that will have decades of life. In a time when many refuse to take any risks and are abandoning any hope of true greatness in wine, it's such a relief to have a producer like this continue to make concentrated, powerful, utterly classic and singular wines. Bravo.\" Jeb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eDunnuck 96-98+\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e80% Marsanne 20% Roussanne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fine Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053508321466,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5608.jpg?v=1755175464"},{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-eleven-confessions-vineyard-syrah-sta-rita-hills-usa-2021","title":"Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat, SUPER dark, but brilliant color. There is a very deep nose of graphite, tree sap, stewed ripe red cherries, wet stone, myrrh and exotic flower petals. It is a lively nose, but not obscene. The palate is super lush and velvety and rather pleasantly giving. There is a delightful, almost playful, vivaciousness here and an alluring, satiny feel. It is very friendly and pleasing, unpretentious and its elegance sneaks up on you. The wine is tightly woven, so that no piece, no fancy description sticks out but rather makes for a harmonious whole. You don't want to stop drinking it. \u003cb\u003eManfred Krankl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The mind-boggling 2021 Syrah Eleven Confessions Vineyard might be the finest young Central Coast Syrah I have ever tasted. It sports a deep purple hue and delivers a magnificent bouquet of ripe blue fruits, spring flowers, charcoal, black pepper, white chocolate, and savory bouquet garni nuances. It hits the palate with stunning purity and depth, offering full-bodied richness, a seamless and elegant mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges, and remarkable length. It comes across as a more elegant expression of the 2004 Poker Face, with some of the layered complexity and polish of the 2010 Stockholm Syndrome. This is a sensational Syrah that should evolve effortlessly over the next 15-20 years.\" Jeb Dunnuck 100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053521330362,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5774.jpg?v=1755175812"},{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-eleven-confessions-vineyard-grenache-sta-rita-hills-usa-2021","title":"Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe color is impressively dark too. Not as black as the Syrah, but fairly remarkable for a Grenache. There is a bright nose that is faintly spicy with red peppercorn, orange peel and even some chamomile tea. In the mouth the wine is VERY soft and supple. There is a certain lifted density and flavors of pure red berry potpourri. It feels very pure and unblemished, like fresh fallen snow that hasn't had someone trample through it yet. There are some luxurious leather flavors too. E loves it and so do I. It has an extravagantly long finish. Happiness in a bottle, pure succulence. \u003cb\u003eManfred Krankl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe extended barrel-aged 2021 Grenache Eleven Confessions Vineyard comes from a blend of 86.1% Grenache, 8.5% Syrah, 4.4% Petite Sirah, and 1% Viognier. Fermented with 55% whole clusters and aged 38 months in just under 30% new French demi-muids, it offers an extraordinary bouquet of sweet redcurrants, black cherries, Provençal herbs, licorice, kirsch liqueur, and ground pepper that’s absolutely captivating. One of the most intellectual Grenache releases from the Krankls, it’s anything but light or under-fruited, delivering a full-bodied, voluptuous mouthfeel, flawless balance, ultra-fine tannins, and a finish that simply doesn’t quit. This magical effort underscores the Krankls’ meticulous attention to detail, relentless work ethic, and sheer talent in both vineyard and cellar. I would not hesitate to place it among the greatest Grenache-based wines ever produced – 1990 Bonneau Réserve des Célestins, 2007 Giraud Grenaches de Pierre, 2007 Clos des Papes, 2010 Clos Saint Jean Deus ex Machina, and 2005 Barroche Cuvée Pure. 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Using the premier cool climate Chardonnay fruit in the US, and time honored artisanal white Burgundy techniques, 00 Wines has created something rare that is being set in a class alongside the greatest white wines in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a decade’s long White Burgundy lover, 00 Wines owner Chris Hermann’s dream after many years of drinking wines from the greatest producers up and down the Cote d’Or and Chablis, is to “produce extraordinarily intense, distinctive, Coche Dury like, statement Chardonnays in Oregon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Chardonnay Seven Springs is dynamic and expressive! White peach, lemongrass and panna cotta are underpinned by wafts of flint, allspice, honey and almonds on the nose, and as it opens in the glass, it reveals soaring floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate offers complex, highly concentrated flavors, and its new French oak is already well integrated. Its satiny, mouth-coating texture is foiled by vibrant acidity, and it has a very long, nuanced finish. It continued to improve for several days after the bottle was opened and should be long lived in the cellar.\" Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 95\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagniappe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053540663482,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6070.jpg?v=1755176299"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-francia-barolo-docg-piedmont-italy-2020","title":"Giacomo Conterno Francia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor 45 years, until his death in 2004, Giovanni Conterno forged a reputation as perhaps the greatest of all Barolo producers, irrespective of style. The wines he made were the quintessence of “traditional” Barolo: rich, powerful, massively structured, and capable of long development in bottle. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiovanni left the world many great vintages of Barolo, including 1964, 1971, 1978, 1985, 1990, 1996, 1999 and 2001. But possibly his greatest legacy was to hand over his important work to his gifted son Roberto. A brilliant winemaker in his own right, Roberto not only shares his father’s gifts but is equally determined to uphold his family’s traditions. He could have followed other young Langhe winemakers into modernism, but he never will. 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\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Giacomo Conterno 2020 Barolo Francia shows balance and elegance with an especially mineral character that is specific to this wine. Red and blue fruit aromas add hints of sweetness, but the bouquet quickly moves to iron ore and dusty ferrous notes. Of these three single-vineyard Barolos, Arione has the finesse, Cerretta has volume and structured tannins and Francia, well, has an even greater sense of tannic intensity. These are age-worthy tannins that still feel quite firm and compact and will need more time to resolve.\" Wine Advocate 97+\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053563797690,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5911.jpg?v=1755176897"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-cerretta-barolo-docg-italy-2020-1-5l","title":"Giacomo Conterno 'Cerretta', Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020 1.5L","description":"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor 45 years, until his death in 2004, Giovanni Conterno forged a reputation as perhaps the greatest of all Barolo producers, irrespective of style. The wines he made were the quintessence of “traditional” Barolo: rich, powerful, massively structured, and capable of long development in bottle. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiovanni left the world many great vintages of Barolo, including 1964, 1971, 1978, 1985, 1990, 1996, 1999 and 2001. But possibly his greatest legacy was to hand over his important work to his gifted son Roberto. A brilliant winemaker in his own right, Roberto not only shares his father’s gifts but is equally determined to uphold his family’s traditions. He could have followed other young Langhe winemakers into modernism, but he never will. 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\u003eShowing muscle and brawn, the Giacomo Conterno 2020 Barolo Cerretta stands apart thanks to its richer texture. There is more stuffing and volume in this expression from Serralunga d'Alba with layers of dark fruit, rusty nail and bitter orange marmalade (with highlights of sweetness and sourness). In the case of the Cerretta, you get an extra layer of intensity that is delivered alongside beautiful velvety tannins. That feeling reminds me of the soft skin on animal antlers. The 2020 vintage will be remembered for elegance, and 2019 is noted for its heftier structure. Roberto Conterno says that the upcoming 2021 vintage is a mix of both.\" Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 97\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous 96\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"1.5L","offer_id":45053564518586,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_63112.jpg?v=1755176921"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-arione-barolo-docg-italy-2020","title":"Giacomo Conterno Arione, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor 45 years, until his death in 2004, Giovanni Conterno forged a reputation as perhaps the greatest of all Barolo producers, irrespective of style. The wines he made were the quintessence of “traditional” Barolo: rich, powerful, massively structured, and capable of long development in bottle. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiovanni left the world many great vintages of Barolo, including 1964, 1971, 1978, 1985, 1990, 1996, 1999 and 2001. But possibly his greatest legacy was to hand over his important work to his gifted son Roberto. A brilliant winemaker in his own right, Roberto not only shares his father’s gifts but is equally determined to uphold his family’s traditions. He could have followed other young Langhe winemakers into modernism, but he never will. 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. This vineyard site in Serralunga d'Alba reveals dark fruit and scorched earth, but those baritone aromas are given lift by a brilliant pop of sweet red cherry. The 2020 vintage is actually less intense and concentrated compared to past releases, and you can count on this wine for a special touch of elegance. It closes with a silky and very precise sense of structure. Winemaking is the same for most of the estate wines. The Arione saw three weeks of skin maceration with submerged cap, a few punch-downs, pump-overs and délestage. Cap management has been the same at this estate for 20 or 30 years. The results offer pretty fruit succulence with impressively glossy tannins.\" Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 96\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eVinous 97\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053564879034,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5912.jpg?v=1755176929"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-arione-barolo-docg-italy-2020-1-5l","title":"Giacomo Conterno Arione, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020 1.5L","description":"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor 45 years, until his death in 2004, Giovanni Conterno forged a reputation as perhaps the greatest of all Barolo producers, irrespective of style. The wines he made were the quintessence of “traditional” Barolo: rich, powerful, massively structured, and capable of long development in bottle. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiovanni left the world many great vintages of Barolo, including 1964, 1971, 1978, 1985, 1990, 1996, 1999 and 2001. But possibly his greatest legacy was to hand over his important work to his gifted son Roberto. A brilliant winemaker in his own right, Roberto not only shares his father’s gifts but is equally determined to uphold his family’s traditions. He could have followed other young Langhe winemakers into modernism, but he never will. 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. This vineyard site in Serralunga d'Alba reveals dark fruit and scorched earth, but those baritone aromas are given lift by a brilliant pop of sweet red cherry. The 2020 vintage is actually less intense and concentrated compared to past releases, and you can count on this wine for a special touch of elegance. It closes with a silky and very precise sense of structure. Winemaking is the same for most of the estate wines. The Arione saw three weeks of skin maceration with submerged cap, a few punch-downs, pump-overs and délestage. Cap management has been the same at this estate for 20 or 30 years. The results offer pretty fruit succulence with impressively glossy tannins.\" Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocate 96\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 1.06383%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 98.93617%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 Barolo Arione is a wine of extreme delicacy and finesse. Lavender, sage, mint, cedar and rose petal are some of the many notes that lift from the palate. 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This concentrated, pure, super-rich, and sexy wine has flawless overall balance, ultra-fine tannins, and sensational length.\" \u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic National Dist.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053580378298,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5503_00ed53c5-4f2e-4401-b1fa-e1c399c93716.jpg?v=1755177362"},{"product_id":"e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-landonne-rhone-france-2020","title":"E. Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne, Rhone, France 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Over and above the cultural and patrimonial aspects, all the attention which goes into each stage of the winemaking process is focussed on bringing intense, sometimes unexpected, pleasure. A great wine should be enjoyed and shared in good company and if it arouses passion and emotion then this wine from the Maison GUIGAL will have achieved its true meaning” Philippe Guigal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eCôte-Rôtie « La Landonne » completes this famous trilogy. An immense and pure wine with intense flavours and deep colour, this is the perfect wine for ageing. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e100 % Syrah\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBlack fruits, smoke, graphite, crushed stone, and bloody nuances all emerge from the 2020 Côte Rôtie La Landonne, a magical, flawless Côte Rôtie that will need serious cellaring. Made from 100% Syrah and aged 42 months in new French oak, it's full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with building tannins and incredible structure. 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With no hard edges and a concentrated, multidimensional mouthfeel, it strikes a good balance between the upfront, sexy showoff that's the La Mouline and the more reserved, masculine, structured La Landonne.\" Jeb \u003cstrong\u003eDunnuck 99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic National Dist.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053581033658,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_5505.jpg?v=1755177379"},{"product_id":"case-basse-di-gianfranco-soldera-toscana-igt-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy-2020-1-5l","title":"Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera Toscana IGT - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2020 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGianfranco Soldera is an icon—often mentioned in the same breath with the likes of Romano Dal Forno, Giovanni Conterno and Bruno Giacosa.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eHe helped pioneer Brunello’s “new wave,” founding his Case Basse estate in 1972. 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It finishes with staining length and concentration, leaving bitter blackberries and violet inner florals to resonate on. The 2021 will be released in 2025. It's shaping up to be an epic and powerful rendition of Pepe's Vigne Branella\" Vinous 95\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cream","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053627531450,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6465.jpg?v=1755178282"},{"product_id":"clos-du-mont-olivet-chateauneuf-du-pape-la-cuvee-du-papet-rhone-france-2019","title":"Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvee du Papet, Rhone, France 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClos du Mont-Olivet is a true insider’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Lirac domaine. Often described as a beacon of traditionalism, the domaine makes Rhône wines that value freshness and elegance over bombastic prowess. 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You'll also find it in the cellars of those who know that while Krug and other top producers can easily be had for a certain price, Egly Champagne is both rare and exceptional. His Champagne is produced in microscopic quantities; it has few peers in terms of quality; and if you appreciate fine Champagne, it is certainly worth going any length to acquire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgly cares for vines in the grand cru villages of Bouzy, Verzenay and in the heart of Ambonnay. His are wines with character—tremendously vinous Champagne that speaks volumes about the regional terroir and the ancient vines that birth them. Each bottle is a stunning example of the potential of Champagne as well as the bold vision of a truly talented artisan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\"Although this appears as the 'house' non-vintage, in character it is more akin to a vintage wine that needs some time on cork. Tasted young, the saturated fruit—apricot, spiced apples, grilled lemons—is already expressive, yet not fully unsprung. Based on 2018 with 40% reserves back to 2016, the heat of 2018 is in the fruit profile rather than weight or grip, and is more about persistence than pure power, underlined by the oak élevage yet not coloured by it. 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay. 100% barrel fermentation.\" Decanter 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acme Wine Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45067006574778,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_6577.jpg?v=1755451638"},{"product_id":"e-pira-figli-chiara-boschis-cannubi-barolo-docg-italy-2020","title":"E. 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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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Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2018 Barolo Cannubi is a lovely wine with a classic playlist of true Nebbiolo aromas. This certified organic wine exhibits wild berry, rose, dried lilac and an earthy touch of white truffle. However, the floral aromas and the lifted fruit are the protagonists in this balanced expression. Chiara farms less than one hectare (just over 6,000 square meters) in the celebrated Cannubi MGA with ancient calcareous clay soils from the Miocene era. Production is limited to 3,594 bottles. 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":"walter-scott-justice-vineyard-chardonnay-eola-amity-hills-usa-2023","title":"Walter Scott Justice Vineyard Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalter Scott Wines was founded with a simple but ambitious goal: to craft world-class wines that capture the depth and energy of the Willamette Valley. Ken Pahlow and Erica Landon have built Walter Scott into one of the world’s most acclaimed wineries.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKen’s journey through St. Innocent, Patricia Green Cellars, and Evening Land Vineyards provided an invaluable education, shaping his philosophy and deepening his understanding of site-driven winemaking. Most impactfully, his time alongside Dominique Lafon left a lasting imprint, revealing the discipline, work ethic, and uncompromising commitment to learning that exceptional winemaking demands. This pivotal mentorship ignited a relentless drive for excellence—one that continues to define Walter Scott and sparked an obsession with Chardonnay.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eToday, Walter Scott stands as a benchmark producer in the Willamette Valley, earning international acclaim for wines that are both precise and profound. Through it all, Ken and Erica remain fiercely focused—knowing that great wines are made with intention, respect, and an uncompromising pursuit of quality. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePouring a brilliant silver\/yellow color, the 2023 Chardonnay Justice Vineyard needs the most time. It’s forward with reduction, though matched with a lot of powerful, tropical notes coming through, including guava, salted grapefruit, fresh flowers, and a refined floral perfume. Full-bodied, it has a silky, saturating feel, although it’s weightless, and it has a long, floating finish.\" Jeb Dunnuck 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45153003471034,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_69502.jpg?v=1757892551"},{"product_id":"walter-scott-koosah-vineyard-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills-usa-2023","title":"Walter Scott Koosah Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, USA 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalter Scott Wines was founded with a simple but ambitious goal: to craft world-class wines that capture the depth and energy of the Willamette Valley. 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Through it all, Ken and Erica remain fiercely focused—knowing that great wines are made with intention, respect, and an uncompromising pursuit of quality. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Pinot Noir Koosah Vineyard is ruby red in color and is charming upfront, offering notes of grenadine, purple flowers, sweet herbs, and dusty earth. Focused on the palate, with angular tannins and lively acidity, it has a floating texture and perfumed notes of peach that last on the finish. There’s a refined tension and Nebbiolo-like structure, with a linear drive here that I absolutely love.\" Jeb Dunnuck 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45153006911674,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_69542.jpg?v=1757893796"},{"product_id":"le-macchiole-scrio-toscana-igt-tuscany-italy-2020","title":"Le Macchiole 'Scrio' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLe Macchiole can best be defined as the “Boutique Bolgheri.” The winery is known for its spectacular single-varietal wines, and their signature grape varieties are Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc and work is always conducted with the priority being “the expression of the land.” The winery continues to evolve in both the vineyards and in the cellar to allow the soil characteristics from this estate property to be the defining identity in the wines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScrio was first produced in 1994. Le Macchiole founder Eugenio Campolmi created it because he wanted to produce a wine that would best express his vision of Syrah, his favorite grape variety. Scrio has an original personality and stands apart from Syrah grown in France or anywhere else – it is an extraordinarily compelling meld of deep and velvety Mediterranean fruit with cool climate aromatics and detail. Given the extremely limited production, Scrio is decidedly a hidden gem. “Scrio” is a Tuscan word that translates to pure, genuine, and honest. It is usually used to refer to people who are pure of heart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMoving to the varietal wines, the 2020 Scrio (which is always Syrah) displays a deep but transparent magenta hue. Floral and inviting, the nose offers beautiful aromas of fresh lavender, candied black raspberry, mocha, and sweet herbs. Full-bodied but weightless, with ripe tannins, its more savory Mediterranean profile shines on the palate with notes of black olive. It has a buoyant and mouthwatering finish that retains freshness of acidity while also offering notes of salty earth. This vintage seems to be much more lifted than I remember this cuvée being in years past and is more about its mineral texture, with undercurrents of spice lasting long on the finish. One stunner of a wine, it’s haunting, as it lasts on the palate for ages.\" Jeb Dunnuck 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic National Dist.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45174926868666,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_7133.jpg?v=1758764772"},{"product_id":"michelini-i-mufatto-encrucijada-bierzo-spain-2021","title":"Michelini i Mufatto 'Encrucijada', Bierzo, Spain 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bierzo D.O. was established in 1989. Today there are only 74 commercial wineries in the region, and not all export to the USA. There are 5,800 acres under vines, which are fragmented tiny plots of old vines on steep hillside and hilltop locations. Mencia makes up around 75% of all plantings. The soils are primarily slate and granite on the slopes with sand and clay near the valley floor. 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It's fresh, tightly wound, very tasty and fine, with elegant tannins. It has to be the most elegant and balanced vintage of Encrucijada so far.\" Wine Advocate 97\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cream","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45179140964538,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_7123.jpg?v=1758763760"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.albatrosswines.com\/collections\/top-rated.oembed?page=8","provider":"Albatross Wine Co ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}