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THE CELLAR DOOR'S 'WHIRLWIND' WINESHEET
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Rosso di Montalcino
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2020 PALACIOS-REMONDO RIOJA
'LA MONTESA'
$23.99 BTL./$287.88 CASE

93 Points – Vinous…Since 1989, Alvaro Palacios has become Spanish wine, almost singlehandedly reshaping Spanish wine with wines from Priorat, Bierzo, and his family’s Rioja estate called Palacios-Remondo.

Located in the eastern reaches of the Rioja region, Rioja Oriental, this high elevation area favors the use of Garnacha and this is made with 90%. The addition of 10% Tempranillo adds another level of complexity. Virtually picturesque aromas present red raspberry surrounded by roasted herbs (rosemary & thyme) and gently placed kisses of espresso. Engaging and flowing, very luscious, fine flavors seduce and raid the palate at once. Good density of fruit shows over the structure, which is submerged by all of the knockout depth. Firms up on the finish that shows chalky earthiness and no shortage of white pepper aspects. This is a real giant killer! Drink through 2033+.



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2023 THOMAS-LABAILLE
SANCERRE 'L'AUTHENTIQUE'
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE

A pinnacle Sancerre that is specifically located within the village of Chavignol, L’Authentique is Jean-Paul Thomas-Labaille’s multi-parcel cuvee. Solely from Kimmeridgian soil, drinking this immediately puts me in an excellent mood!

Pure, finesse, classic Sancerre aromas of peat, seashore, pronounced mineral and subtle lemon scents. Linear, electric and focused in the mouth with plenty of intensity in a restrained package; the finish is extreme mineral. Perfect fodder with any seafood ranging from freshly shucked oysters, sole bathed in a tarragon-cream sauce or grilled chinook salmon on a cedar plank.



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2022 CAPRILI
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO
$19.99 BTL./$119.94 - SIX PACK

Two weeks ago we had Giacomo Barolommei, owner/winemaker of Caprili in for a Seat At The Table Tasting and unexpectedly, the Brunello wines impressed mightily. What we showed in that category needs some cellaring but for something with more immediate accessibility, the very luscious 2022 Rosso di Montalcino is once again on form.

A delightful expression of Montalcino terroir and character, this attractively put-together red offers blackberry and Christmas spices that waft from the glass and carry over to the very genuine texture. Subtle tannins are present, but Caprili's smoothness rules the day and makes it an extremely pleasurable and rather upscale drink early on. Enjoy it over the next five years with a plethora of dishes ranging from a simple penne with marinara to a grilled t-bone steak.



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2022 LONGERE BEAUJOLAIS
VILLAGES 'LE VIN DES ROCHES'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

Domaine Longere specialize in Beaujolais Villages. Owning no Cru, this estate’s humble wines come from prime sites in Perreon, located southwest of Brouilly.

This wine’s name is reflective of the site, hard rock granitic soils and located just at the edge of a forest. 70-year-old vines are what drives this soulful Beaujolais. Prominent minerality lies beneath the wine’s lovely core of red and blue fruits. The soils and tank aging project glass filling aromatics while the texture is velvety and expressive of these old Gamay vines. Long and chiming, this autumnal beauty of a wine can be enjoyed over the next 5-7 years with grilled sausage, roasted chicken, mushroom-laced pasta dishes or baked ham.



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2021 KRUGER-RUMPF
RIESLING TROCKEN
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE

One of our most popular dry Rieslings! From the Nahe region, which is home to legends like Donnhoff and Diel, this new arrival from a classic, cool vintage is a bolt of lightning shot down from the Riesling gods.

An ultra-vivid white wine value, tightly focused, spicy, smoky floral tones with overriding brilliant limestone character and lemon zest go off like fireworks from the glass. Intensity is all over the place from old vines but piercing brightness shines with laser-beam precision and chimes throughout the whole experience. Firm and limestone driven on the superb finish. Diverse and food-friendly and a perfect choice with sausages, mussels or simply roasted chicken or turkey.



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2023 MARCHESI DI SALENTO
SALICE SALENTINO
$9.99 BTL./$119.88 CASE

Another banger from a favorite Italian operation. In fact, when I tasted this, and even though it isn’t the same grape, I stated this is better than a lot of twenty-dollar Zins that are presented to me!

From Puglia, roasted aromas of cherry, leather, spice, tangy earth and licorice follow into a ripe, generous and plummy texture with telltale wild traits that marry up so well to classic tomato-based dishes like pizza or a meatball sub. This mouth-filling, everyday red will also work well with roasted meats encrusted with herbs and spices.



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2017 GRAMERCY CELLARS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$49.99 BTL./$359.94 - SIX PACK

It isn’t very often that we receive Washington offerings that have some age on them. A large presence in Walla Walla since the 2005 vintage, Greg Harrington and Brandon Moss are at the apex of producers in Walla Walla. Cabernet Sauvignon has always been important for Gramercy and the Columbia Valley is their love letter to the region.

Predominantly from Phinney Hill Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills and the famed Bacchus Vineyard in Pasco then augmented with two estate sites in Walla Walla, this Cabernet is starting open its window of drinkability. Aged 35% in new oak that has now been integrated and the spiciness folds into a complex nose highlighted by black raspberry, graphite, dark chocolate, nutmeg and turned earth. Dry and Bordeaux inspired with Washington warmth of density. Very expansive with layers of fruit and earth all culminated in a towering finish. Very tasty now but no problem to have it age and develop for another decade.



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2017 GRAMERCY CELLARS SYRAH
'RED WILLOW VINEYARD'
$65.99 BTL./$395.94 - SIX PACK

Maybe Washington Hermitage? The Red Willow Vineyard is a profound Washington vineyard site and more importantly, possesses some of the oldest Syrah vines (planted 1986) in Washington. As time has passed, this site has become very prized by many top winemakers for not only Syrah but for Cabernet as well. Gramercy Cellars have been long supporters of this legendary site with their whole cluster version of what I feel is one of Washington’s top two or three Syrahs.

Potpourri-like aromatics of sandalwood, licorice, driving black berry, smoked bacon and roasted earth carry over to a smooth, silky texture that has exquisite stand-up character, succulence and a finish that is long, airy and caressing. This is a food wine, not one to sip on the porch by itself. Drink this beauty through 2040.






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