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Apex Oregon Pinot Reduction
Collectible Bordeaux, Burgundy & Bedrock
Chinon, Gruner, Spain Red for 10
Collectible Bordeaux, Burgundy & Bedrock
Chinon, Gruner, Spain Red for 10
2020 JM RAFFAULT CHINON
'LES PICASSES'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
'LES PICASSES'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
One of our go-to producers in Chinon, these wines are deceptive with their value, quality and potential for aging.
All Cabernet Franc, Les Picasses is from the plateau above the village of Chinon planted in clay, flint and limestone. Laced with scents of wild strawberry, fennel, and licorice with the seamlessness typical of the five-star 2020 vintage. Raspberry fruit shines, with prominent, savory, earth and herbs cresting on the lasting finish. A true taste of France. Enjoy through 2030 with everything from BBQ, duck, roasted chicken or a joyful dish of steak-frites.
All Cabernet Franc, Les Picasses is from the plateau above the village of Chinon planted in clay, flint and limestone. Laced with scents of wild strawberry, fennel, and licorice with the seamlessness typical of the five-star 2020 vintage. Raspberry fruit shines, with prominent, savory, earth and herbs cresting on the lasting finish. A true taste of France. Enjoy through 2030 with everything from BBQ, duck, roasted chicken or a joyful dish of steak-frites.
2023 PATRICIA GREEN CELLARS
PINOT NOIR ESTATE 'OLD VINES'
[reg. $49.99]
SPECIAL - $31.99 BTL./$191.94 - 6 PK
PINOT NOIR ESTATE 'OLD VINES'
[reg. $49.99]
SPECIAL - $31.99 BTL./$191.94 - 6 PK
A long-established Oregon producer, the late Patty Green along with her business partner/co-winemaker Jim Anderson have made exquisite wines since their inception in 2000. Sadly, we lost Patty in 2017, but Jim has continued the legacy and superb quality of the estate. Patricia Green’s Estate Old Vines Pinot is from their home vineyard in the Ribbon Ridge planted between 1984 and 2000.
Vintage 2023 produced a fleshy, flashy wine, yes still exudes an extra-level of class. Aromatic, forward and teeming with nutmeg and exotic spices alongside impressive raspberry scents. Mouth filling, this wine exudes caressing qualities that are eloquent and absorbing from start to the lingering finish. Enjoy this extroverted Pinot Noir over the next 10-12 years.
Vintage 2023 produced a fleshy, flashy wine, yes still exudes an extra-level of class. Aromatic, forward and teeming with nutmeg and exotic spices alongside impressive raspberry scents. Mouth filling, this wine exudes caressing qualities that are eloquent and absorbing from start to the lingering finish. Enjoy this extroverted Pinot Noir over the next 10-12 years.
2024 INGRID GROISS
GRUNER VELTLINER 'WEINVIERTAL'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
GRUNER VELTLINER 'WEINVIERTAL'
$19.99 BTL./$239.88 CASE
The Weinviertal region near the borders of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, is home to Austria’s spicy and energetic versions of Gruner-Veltliners.
Symmetrical and energetic with key-lime, peach-pit and wet stone traits. The mineral backbone turns into a crisp, peppery, anise and fresh mouthfeel that captures the palate. Enjoy this delicious Gruner with salad, asparagus, grilled prawns and more.
Symmetrical and energetic with key-lime, peach-pit and wet stone traits. The mineral backbone turns into a crisp, peppery, anise and fresh mouthfeel that captures the palate. Enjoy this delicious Gruner with salad, asparagus, grilled prawns and more.
2023 BEDROCK 'OLD HILL RANCH'
HERITAGE SONOMA RED
[reg. $74.99]
SPECIAL - $54.99 BTL./$659.88 CASE
HERITAGE SONOMA RED
[reg. $74.99]
SPECIAL - $54.99 BTL./$659.88 CASE
Morgan Peterson, Chris Cotrell and the team that they refer to as ‘their Bedrock family’ have established themselves as one of Sonoma’s go-to producers. Last month I spent a morning at Bedrock and walked through their eponymous Heritage Vineyard and tasted through a superb range of their wines.
The Old Hill Ranch Vineyard is owned and farmed by Will Bucklin. The Peterson family’s history with wines from this hallowed site and friendship with the Bucklins goes all the way back to Morgan’s father’s Ravenswood days. The vines date back to the 1880s and thirty different varietals make up the field blend. Zinfandel spearheads the wine along with Grenache, Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Mataro. Rare and uncommon grapes like Persan, Mollard, Etraire de la Dui and even some that have no matching genetic fingerprint are in this profound field blend. Explosive and seductive with black and red berry, briar, blood orange, pepper to start. As it airs, nutmeg, cinnamon, turned earth, and sage materialize. Heaps of nuance, genuine old vine depth and non-stop persistence surge. Multi-layered both aromatically and flavor-wise, this special wine drinks early and will improve over the next 15+ years.
The Old Hill Ranch Vineyard is owned and farmed by Will Bucklin. The Peterson family’s history with wines from this hallowed site and friendship with the Bucklins goes all the way back to Morgan’s father’s Ravenswood days. The vines date back to the 1880s and thirty different varietals make up the field blend. Zinfandel spearheads the wine along with Grenache, Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Mataro. Rare and uncommon grapes like Persan, Mollard, Etraire de la Dui and even some that have no matching genetic fingerprint are in this profound field blend. Explosive and seductive with black and red berry, briar, blood orange, pepper to start. As it airs, nutmeg, cinnamon, turned earth, and sage materialize. Heaps of nuance, genuine old vine depth and non-stop persistence surge. Multi-layered both aromatically and flavor-wise, this special wine drinks early and will improve over the next 15+ years.
2021 BENMARCO CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 'UCO VALLEY'
$21.99 BTL./$263.88 CASE
SAUVIGNON 'UCO VALLEY'
$21.99 BTL./$263.88 CASE
The formidable Uco Valley/Mendoza team led by Susanna Balbo and winemaker Edy Del Popolo have put forth consistent, full-flavored wines that exemplify both strength and smoothness.
Classy and aromatic with a full nose of tobacco, allspice and prominent cassis and vanilla. Handsome in the mouth with loads of depth, character, vibrancy from start to long finish. Drink this delightful, overcomplex Cab over the next 7-8 years.
Classy and aromatic with a full nose of tobacco, allspice and prominent cassis and vanilla. Handsome in the mouth with loads of depth, character, vibrancy from start to long finish. Drink this delightful, overcomplex Cab over the next 7-8 years.
2022 VILLA VARDA REFOSCO
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE
$16.99 BTL./$203.88 CASE
Italy's Friuli region is known for some of their greatest white wines, however red wines are produced including this fabulously priced value from the native Refosco grape.
Lushness and smoothness combine with sturdiness and grainy grip enhancing the unique sanguine, mineral aromas typical to the grape and region. The generosity of the vintage unveils cherries, herbs and spices wrapped around smoke and spices. Hints of coffee on the back end complement the classic wild character that the wine possesses. Delicious now and over the next few years with roasted pork or lamb.
Lushness and smoothness combine with sturdiness and grainy grip enhancing the unique sanguine, mineral aromas typical to the grape and region. The generosity of the vintage unveils cherries, herbs and spices wrapped around smoke and spices. Hints of coffee on the back end complement the classic wild character that the wine possesses. Delicious now and over the next few years with roasted pork or lamb.
2016 CHATEAU COS LABORY
SAINT-ESTEPHE (5th Growth)
$59.99 BTL./$359.94 - SIX PACK
SAINT-ESTEPHE (5th Growth)
$59.99 BTL./$359.94 - SIX PACK
One of the lesser-known classified growths of Saint-Estephe, Cos Labory has been riding a giant wave over the last two decades. 2016 is a grand vintage and the 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc blend is emerging from its early slumber.
Authentic, upscale and a whole lot to love. Cedar, blackberry, adobe earth, pipe tobacco shine with late arriving bright tones. Full-bodied, balanced intellectual and very well-honed, at age nine is very charismatic. The significant finish fans out on the palate. Mighty impressive indeed. Drink through 2039+.
Authentic, upscale and a whole lot to love. Cedar, blackberry, adobe earth, pipe tobacco shine with late arriving bright tones. Full-bodied, balanced intellectual and very well-honed, at age nine is very charismatic. The significant finish fans out on the palate. Mighty impressive indeed. Drink through 2039+.
2014 SIERRA NORTE
BOBAL-TEMPRANILLO
$9.99 BTL./$119.94 CASE
BOBAL-TEMPRANILLO
$9.99 BTL./$119.94 CASE
From just outside Valencia, this Spanish blend of the local Bobal grape (65%) combined with a big splash of Tempranillo is quite the head turner for ten dollars.
Organically farmed and permeating with dark chocolate, Asian spice, red, black and blue berries that coat the mouth with roasted earth and good structure to add a level of intrigue. Utterly enchanting with soulful fare from barbecued ribs to paella.
Organically farmed and permeating with dark chocolate, Asian spice, red, black and blue berries that coat the mouth with roasted earth and good structure to add a level of intrigue. Utterly enchanting with soulful fare from barbecued ribs to paella.
2020 REMI JOBARD MEURSAULT
'SOUS LA VELLE'
$119.99 BTL./$719.94 - SIX PACK
'SOUS LA VELLE'
$119.99 BTL./$719.94 - SIX PACK
One of Meursault's apex names, Remi Jobard’s wines are detailed, luxurious and amongst the appellation’s elite. Sous la Velle is a ‘deuxieme cru’ just beneath the celebrated village itself and the meager, rocky soil provides enough electricity and verve that lights up Beaune and its suburbs.
2020 is superbly mouth-filling. Notes of apple turnover, wet stone and lemon-peel overflow on the entire palate. Tangerine fruit balances the lavish texture, especially on the lingering close where the frank mineral and hazelnut aspects provoke and cause contemplation. Quintessential white Burgundy and Meursault that is limited. Stunning now and over the next decade-plus.
2020 is superbly mouth-filling. Notes of apple turnover, wet stone and lemon-peel overflow on the entire palate. Tangerine fruit balances the lavish texture, especially on the lingering close where the frank mineral and hazelnut aspects provoke and cause contemplation. Quintessential white Burgundy and Meursault that is limited. Stunning now and over the next decade-plus.
