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Roederer Estate Brut (750ml)

Sparkling from Anderson Valley, California

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Described as “the best and most consistent sparkling wine producer on the West Coast” by the Wine Spectator’s Tim Fish, the vibrant 94 pt. Roederer Estate NV Brut lives up to Louis Roederer Champagne's iconic reputation, offering appealing layers of fresh fruit hinting of brioche with crisp acidity and a finely beaded mousse, an unmatched value in California sparkling wine bargain priced to enjoy freely now and over the next few years.

Founded by the family-owned Louis Roederer Champagne over four decades ago, Roederer Estate was established in Mendocino County’s foggy Anderson Valley as a “grower house” that sources its grapes exclusively from 620 acres of estate vineyards. Considered an outlier at the time with most sparkling producers setting up shop in Napa Valley, fifth generation descendent and then president Jean-Claude Rouzard believed the terroir in remote Mendocino County was perfect for the champagne house’s sparkling wine project, the cooling waves of fog off the Pacific balanced by warmer daytime temperatures allowing the grapes to mature slowly and develop rich phenolic complexity while maintaining acidity. Over its 41 year history, consistency has played another key role in Roederer Estate’s success, with only two winemakers, both of French origins, producing the estate’s cuvees and currently under the direction of Alsace-born Arnaud Weyrich who took the reins in 2002. A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, Roederer Estate’s vineyards are organically and biodynamically farmed with meticulous consideration of the estate’s varied range of clay and gravel soils guiding viticulture, their proximity to the winery ensuring a quick pressing at harvest. Adding 15% of the estate’s oak-aged reserve wines spanning five vintages to the blend, the Roederer Estate Brut was fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness and precision and aged for 2 ½ years on the lees, yielding a Champagne-style, mineral driven sparkling wine with layered fruit and a savory creaminess that rises on a stream of steady small bubbles, finishing with a citrus acidity and brightness that’s “delightful” according to James Suckling.

In an interview with the Wine Spectator, winemaker Weyrich reiterated the key element the 94 pt. Roederer Estate Brut NV shares with all exceptional wines, noting “Something speaks underneath all these wines, and it’s the sense of place,” the terroir-driven Roederer Estate Brut NV an easy choice for Champagne lovers and fans of complex sparkling wines seeking value to stock the cooler and reach for without hesitation, this outstanding price its own reason to celebrate.

94JS 92WS

Extremely fresh and floral with sliced apples, stones and some white peach. Bread dough, too. Fine bead. Medium to full body with crisp acidity and a steely finish. Hints of phenolics provide a fine texture. Vibrant acidity. About 15% reserve wine (mostly chardonnay) in this, from five vintages. 2.5 years on the lees. 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir. Drink or hold.

94 points, James Suckling (Aug 2022)

Precise and pristine in structure, with alluring apple and strawberry flavors that are accented by baked bread and fresh ginger tones as this glides on the vibrant finish. Drink now through 2024. 80,000 cases made.

92 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Jun 2023)

$24.99

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2021 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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“A very strong, if not truly exceptional vintage for Napa Valley”

Jeb Dunnuck

A benchmark Napa Cab from a “classic vintage in the making” according to James Suckling, there’s much to like about the powerful and luxurious 95 pt. 2021 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon, its layers of fresh, juicy dark fruit well balanced by bright, vibrant acidity with a long and complex finish, continuing the legacy of Quintessa founder Agustin Huneeus Sr. as one of Coombsville’s pioneering vintners and a top value among Napa Cabs that’s ready to enjoy over the next decade.

Painted in somber black and topped with an ominous, gothic style steeple, the striking 1870’s Victorian mansion called the Faust Haus is located 25 miles north of Coombsville near St. Helena on a hillside overlooking the lush valley floor, its modern decorator-designed tasting rooms and expansive outdoor verandas reflecting the signature luxurious style of the Faust Cabernet Sauvignon. Renowned as the CEO who transformed Concha y Toro into a global brand before becoming a leader in the California wine industry, longtime vintner Agustin Huneeus recognized the potential of the lesser known Coombsville long before it became an AVA and purchased the 113-acre Lewis Dairy Farm east of the town of Napa in 1998 to plant Cabernet Sauvignon, Faust now one of the appellation’s oldest vineyards and joined over the last two decades by some of the Napa’s top winemakers including Andy Erickson and Paul Hobbs. Located in one of Napa’s coolest subzones with temperatures nearly 10 degrees lower than most of the region, the 128-acre hillside Faust vineyard is planted in well-draining rocky, volcanic soils influenced by fog and marine breezes from nearby San Pablo Bay, the extended growing season allowing the grapes to develop complex flavors while preserving acidity. Sourced from a low yielding vintage that produced smaller concentrated grapes, winemaker David Jelinek blended mostly Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coombsville estate along with smaller lots from mountain and valley terroirs throughout Napa and aged the 2021 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon for 20 months in 25% new French oak, yielding a deliciously smooth Cab that’s already drinking beautifully and built for years of enjoyment.

From the legendary founder of Quintessa and a pioneer of Napa’s Coombsville AVA, the rich and satisfying 95 pt. 2021 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon offers a harmonious balance of luscious ripe fruit and tantalizing acidity from a superb vintage, an affordable luxury for Napa Cab fans seeking an outstanding value that promises pleasurable drinking for years to come.

95JS 94WS 93W&S

Inviting aromas of ripe blackcurrants and blackberries as well as crushed walnuts, cedar andbark. Full-bodied, creamy and structured with firm, polished tannins. Balanced and even with a lingering finish. Better after 2026.

95 points, James Suckling (Sep 2023)

Packed and broad in feel, with a ganache note draped over black currant, blackberry and steeped cherry. Licorice root and alder smoke flavors check in on the finish as the fruit pumps through, ending with a flash of violet. Hard to resist now, but this has some development ahead. Drink now through 2036. 50,000 cases made.

94 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Feb 2024)

Focused on cabernet from the Faust estate in Coombsville, this includes fruit from the Huneeus family’s vineyards in Yountville and Oak Knoll, all relatively cool districts that combine in a brisk, red-fruited cabernet with cherry freshness. A bright young thing with a lot to say, it tastes like just-picked fruit, its spicy tannins supple and gracious, cool and lasting.

93 points, Joshua Greene, Wine & Spirits (Oct 2023)

$49.99

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2022 Hartford Chardonnay (750ml)

Chardonnay from Russian River, California

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“A ripe, fruit-focused style”

Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

From the Sonoma estate renowned for crafting Chardonnay from exceptional vineyard sites, the rich and elegant 92 pt. 2022 Hartford Chardonnay offers luscious, creamy fruit with bright acidity on an elegant finish with lingering notes of honey and spice, a beautifully balanced Chardonnay sourced from AVA’s throughout the Russian River Valley that’s bargain priced for California Chard fans to enjoy often.

Located in the town of Forestville about 15 miles from the Pacific Coast, the Hartford Family Winery was founded by Don and Jenny Hartford in 1994, specializing in single vineyard releases from a range of small vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley. Sourced from across the estate’s vineyards as well as a handful of select neighboring parcels, longtime GM and veteran winemaker Jeff Stewart employs the same meticulous artisan techniques for the Russian River Valley blend as the vineyard designated cuvees, hand harvesting the grapes at night and early morning, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and bottling without fining and minimal filtration. Employing regular lees stirring to add layered complexity, Stewart and winemaker Tiann Lordan aged the appealing 2022 Hartford Chardonnay for 10 months in 28% new French oak, yielding intense, lush fruit with subtle minerality and a supple texture, finishing with refreshing, well integrated acidity and ready to enjoy over the next few years.

Summing up Hartford Family Winery’s reputation for quality and consistency, the Wine Enthusiast’s Virginie Boone declared “there may be no better bang for your buck in Russian River Valley Chardonnay,” the delicious 92 pt. 2022 Hartford Chardonnay an unbeatable value for lovers of California Chard seeking a great deal.

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Another hit by Hartford team... always a great source of Russian River Chardonnay value with layers of peach and pear – good acidity and refined spicy finish with honeyed notes.

92 points, Bob Sprentall, B-21 Proprietor (Mar 2024)

$21.99

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2022 Flowers Chardonnay (750ml)

Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, California

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A "mixed bouquet” of fresh 2022 Flowers Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, these elegantly crafted 2022 Flowers selections express their cool climate Sonoma coast origins with pure, bright flavors and refined acidity, reflecting the estate’s continued “upwards shift in quality” according to the Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown and affordably priced for mixing a case.

Considered pioneering producers of the rugged Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, expert growers Joan and Walt Flowers believed the region’s maritime-influenced climate and pervasive fog would allow grapes to develop complex flavors by ripening slowly and evenly, ignoring the common wisdom that the steep, mountainous terrain was inhospitable for viticulture and planting their Camp Meeting vineyard in 1990. Attracting an influx of elite winemakers including Martinelli, Pahlmeyer, Peter Michael and Williams Selyem over the next decades, Flowers has fine-tuned their vineyard-focused approach over the last 15 years in partnership with Quintessa owner Augustin Huneeus, which along with consulting support from top Burgundy winemaker Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac has driven the quality of the Flowers’ wines “to a whole new level” according to the Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown. . Blending Chardonnay from Camp Meeting and other coastal vineyards and aged in 18% new French oak for 10 months, the elegant 95 pt. 2022 Flowers Chardonnay was crafted in a style described by Jeb Dunnuck as “classic, elegant Sonoma Coast,” offering fresh, aromatic fruit with lithe minerality and well-balanced acidity. Sourced from an excellent Sonoma vintage where “Pinot Noir leads the way” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the elegantly aromatic 93 pt. 2022 Flowers Pinot Noir comes from the Flower’s organically farmed Sea View Ridge estate as well as select family-owned vineyards on the Sonoma Coast and was aged in 20% new French oak for 11 months, yielding a fresh and delicious Pinot with enticing dark berry fruit hinting of spice and earthy forest on a backbone of flinty, mineral-driven acidity, built to deliver pleasurable drinking over the next decade.

Credited with “helping to set a new standard of quality” in the region according to the Wine Spectator’s Kim Marcus, these outstanding 2022 Flowers selections continue the estate’s legacy of producing “impeccably made and high quality” wines according to Jeb Dunnuck, certain to thrill lovers of Flowers’ classically styled wines and all delicious choices for fans of California cool climate wines seeking a great deal.

95WE 94JS 93D

This native-yeast-fermented Chardonnay is a swirl of golden sunshine in the glass, with aromas of tangy tangerine, orange blossom and sweet cinnamon on the nose. Bright and balanced, the palate has lovely precision and freshness. Enjoy now–2040.

95 points, Tom Capo, Wine Enthusiast (Jul 2024)

This is really tangy and vivid with sliced lemons and green apples with stone and white peaches. Some flowers and botanicals. Medium body. Firm and fine phenolics and a fresh finish. Drink or hold.

94 points, James Suckling (Dec 2023)

Soaring lemon cream aromatics accented by notes of seaspray, lemongrass and beeswax mark this coastal Chardonnay from Flowers on the Sonoma Coast. The palate is fresh and linear. Oyster shell salinity, bee pollen and grilled lemon make for a savoury balance with delicate crushed chalk minerality.

93 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Oct 2023)

$39.99

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Red Schooner by Caymus Voyage 11 (750ml)

Malbec from California

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As the first to introduce Caymus to the state of Florida back in 1981, our decades-long relationship with the Wagner Family of Wines presented a terrific opportunity to feature a selection of their outstanding offerings at rock bottom pricing, from the entry level Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 6 to the iconic 2021 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon in limited one-liter bottles, along with Chard, Pinot and the easy-drinking Conundrum blends plus the lush Red Schooner Malbec Voyage 11 and the Red Schooner release called Transit. Here’s what’s in stock and ready to enjoy.

Boasting dark fruit hinting of vanilla and soft tannins, Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 6 blends fruit from a variety of vineyard sites and vintages, its name referring to the “Bonanza” of unheralded vineyards throughout the state (and not the TV Western for those of us over a certain age…), crafted for everyday enjoyment. Inspired by Chuck Wagner’s father and his “no rules” approach to mixing wines, the Conundrum White is a refreshing proprietary blend of a variety of white grapes including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier that boasts lush tropical fruit and crisp acidity, while the Conundrum Red offers rich, dark fruit including Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon rounded out by pleasant, layered tannins. Sourced from vineyards in Santa Barbara to the south up to Solano County in the north, the Sea Sun Chardonnay balances bright, creamy fruit woven with harmonious toasted oak, while the Sea Sun Pinot Noir offers lush, ripe red fruit hinting of forest and spice with a velvet, palate-pleasing texture, its grapes coming from cool climate vineyards along the Pacific. Grown high in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, the ripe Malbec grapes for Red Schooner are shipped via chilled containers to Napa, where the Caymus team crafts a luscious, richly styled Malbec, referred to as Voyage 11 and coming from the 2021 Argentina vintage. Also shipped via chilled containers and crafted by the Caymus winemaking team, the grapes for Red Schooner Transit 2 are mostly Shiraz with a little Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia’s Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, with aging in French oak yielding ripe, dark fruit flavors hinting of spice and mint with smooth, firm tannins.

A comprehensive selection of top-quality wines crafted by the iconic Wagner Family of Wines, this is a not to be missed offer for Caymus fans to mix a case or two, stock up on some everyday wine or select a few favorites – with the legacy of the legendary Caymus behind each label at best on the market pricing, every choice is a win-win.

$39.99

41 bottles in stock and ready to ship.

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2018 Chateau du Gazin (750ml)

Merlot from Canon-Fronsac, Bordeaux, France

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Described as “a wine of pure and total pleasure” by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni , the outstanding 92 pt. 2018 Chateau du Gazin offers ripe, concentrated dark fruit with subtle spice and smoke balanced by flinty tannins, an appealing Right Bank blend structured for aging that’s a superb bargain.

Located west of Saint Emilion and Pomerol in a region known as “the historical cradle of great Bordeaux,” the Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac regions are known for producing some of the best values in Bordeaux, with the 2018 vintage yielding “beautiful wines with vibrant fruit” according to Bordeaux expert Jane Anson. Nestled near the village of Saint Michel de Fronsac and dating back to the 1500’s, Chateau du Gazin has remained family-owned for nearly a century since being acquired by negociant Georges Robert in 1935, with fifth generation Georges-Antoine Robert implementing improvements in vineyard management including conversion to organic farming that have yielded a steady rise in quality over the last two decades. Spanning 24 hectares in Canon Fronsac and 6 hectares in Fronsac with a southeast exposure that enhances ripening, the sloping du Gazin vineyards are planted mostly to Merlot averaging 35 years of age in clay-limestone soils layered over compact limestone, enjoying the moderating influence of the nearby Dordogne River. Fermented with natural yeasts in stainless, the full-bodied 92 pt. Chateau du Gazin was aged in 20% new French oak, yielding mouth-coating ripe tannins and “a thoroughly enjoyable Canon-Fronsac that should give 8-10 years of drinking pleasure” according to Vinous critic Neal Martin.

An easy call for fans of Merlot-based Bordeaux blends looking for exceptional value, critic Jeb Dunnuck calls the elegantly crafted 92 pt. 2018 Chateau du Gazin a “smoking good Canon-Fronsac” built to enjoy over the next decade, while Antonio Galloni describes it as “absolutely delicious” – a tasty Bordeaux bargain ready for your table and the cellar

92JS 90JD 90V

Very pretty aromas of raspberries and light vanilla with some violets, following through to a medium to full body with lovely fruit and a fine finish. Creamy tannins. 85% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 5% malbec. Drink after 2023, but already very pretty and classy.

92 points, James Suckling (Mar 2021)

Lots of ripe black cherries, licorice, new leather, and tobacco notes emerge from the 2018 Château Du Gazin. Medium to full-bodied, with a round, mouth-filling texture, ripe tannins, and a great finish, this smoking good Canon-Fronsac can be drunk any time over the coming decade.

90 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2021)

The 2018 Château du Gazin, not to be confused with the similarly titled Pomerol, has a well-defined bouquet of blackberry, briar and light rose petal scents; this has attained more precision since I tasted it from barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with black-pepper-tinged red fruit, pencil lead and quite a saline finish. A well-focused, thoroughly enjoyable Canon-Fronsac that should give 8–10 years of drinking pleasure.

90 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Mar 2021)

2021 Leviathan Red (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from California

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“A gorgeous wine that over delivers on all counts”

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Renowned as a Napa Cab expert with two 100 pt. Screaming Eagle vintages to his credit, legendary veteran winemaker Andy Erickson knocks it out of the park with the rich and powerful 94 pt. 2021 Leviathan Red, boasting fresh, dark fruit hinting of graphite and savory spice on a satiny smooth finish, called a “seriously affordable, serious California blend” by the Wine Advocate and built to enjoy now and over the next decade.

Born of his desire to create a bold red blend free of the constraints of California’s appellation system, Andy Erickson established the Leviathan project as an ever-changing proprietary mix intended to showcase the best characteristics of each vintage, working in partnership with Agustin Huneeus, the passionate vintner behind Quintessa. With an illustrious resume reading like a who’s who of the region’s top producers including Harlan, Staglin and Mayacamas, Erickson blended mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc in the 2021 Leviathan, sourcing it from mountainside parcels ranging from the Faust Vineyard in Napa’s southerly Coombsville AVA to Obsidian Ridge of Red Hills in the northern Mayacamas Mountains. Fermenting and aging each parcel before blending, Erickson utilized a mix of 25% new French oak and 75% two and three year old barrels for 15 months, yielding a rich and layered 2021 Leviathan with enticing aromatics, rich ripe fruit and substantial, supple tannins that’s “already impossible to resist” according to Jeb Dunnuck yet structured to evolve in the cellar.

Calling it “one of the best” Leviathan blends in memory, Vinous critic Antonio Galloni of Vinous credits Erickson’s vast expertise in crafting extraordinary, terroir-driven Napa Cabs, the robust and refined 94 pt. 2021 Leviathan an immensely satisfying pour from one of the region's top winemakers and a sure bet for Napa Cab fans seeking an exceptional value to reach for often over the next decade

94JD 93V 93JS

Always a good value, the 2021 California Red Wine is no exception and has darker berry fruits, some leafy herb, sage, lavender, and chocolate nuances, full-bodied richness, and a lush, round, seamless style that's already impossible to resist. This is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (with plenty of other red varieties), and it should shine for 7-8 years, if not a decade, although I would drink this puppy in its youth.

94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2023)

The 2021 Leviathan is fabulous. In fact, the 2021 is one of the best editions of Leviathan I can remember tasting. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. Dark cherry/plum fruit, spice, new leather and licorice are all dialed up. Shortening the time in barrel from 18-20 months to 14 makes a huge difference in how the wine captures fruit intensity and finesse. Few winemakers know Napa Valley as well as Andy Erickson does. All of that expertise comes through in a gorgeous wine that over-delivers on all counts.

93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Dec 2023)

Blueberries, black berries, and flowers. Some stone. Spearmint and fresh bay leaves. Medium to full body with layers of juicy tannins that are rounded and textured. Creamy and caressing. 65% cabernet sauvignon with cabernet franc, petite sirah, petit verdot and merlot. Lovely to drink now.

93 points, James Suckling (Jan 2024)

$34.99

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2016 Xavier Vignon Arcane L'Hermite (750ml)

Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France

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Crafted by standard-setting Rhone winemaker Xavier Vignon, the stunning 94 pt. 2016 Xavier Vignon Arcane L’Hermite offers fresh, vibrant fruit with nuances of garrigue and earthy spice and savory, fine grained tannins, an elegant, age worthy Gigondas from old vine Grenache that ranks among the Southern Rhone's most outstanding values.

After honing his winemaking skills in Champagne and top regions around the globe, Xavier Vignon began his illustrious consulting career in the Rhone Valley in the mid-1990’s, working with an array of luminaries including Marcoux, Raymond Usseglio and La Nerthe over the next few decades and taking advantage of his insider access to some of the valley’s oldest vines to craft his first Arcane series release in 2015. Sourcing from over 25 low yielding parcels, the terraced vineyards for the 2016 L’Hermite lie just below the limestone cliffs of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the cooling effects of the mountains requiring extended hangtime to allow the grapes to ripen evenly and adding depth and complexity. Sourced from a superb 2016 growing season, the Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah were fermented together in concrete then aged in truncated wooden vats, while Xavier aged small amounts of Muscardin and Picpoul Noir in untoasted oak barrels. Utilizing the patented Vinarium system he created with his team, Xavier submerged some of the barrels in a wine-filled 7,000 liter oak and stainless steel tank for a year, the unique 100% humidity environment preventing any oxygen from contact with the wine. Blending the submerged and traditionally aged barrels before bottling, Xavier cellared the lush 2016 Arcane L’Hermite for an additional four years, yielding a harmonious and balanced Gigondas described by Jeb Dunnuck as “elegant, seamless and silky” that promises to reveal its layered complexity over the next decade.

Naming each Arcane release after a card in the Tarot deck with matching illustrations on the labels, the formidable 94 pt. 2016 Xavier Vignon Arcane L’Hermite is crafted by the ingenious Xavier as a pure and masterful expression of impeccable fruit from an outstanding vintage, a terrific value that his ardent fans know not to miss and a sure bet for lovers and collectors of exceptional Southern Rhone reds.

94JD 93WA

From steeper slopes, the 2016 Gigondas Arcane L'Hermite checks in as 80% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah, Muscardin, and Picpoul Noir that was aged in a submerged barrel. It's another beautiful wine from Xavier that has loads of blackberries, spice, dried herbes de Provence, and loamy soil. It's elegant, seamless and silky, with beautiful purity and elegance. It's going to benefit from short-term cellaring and keep for a decade.

94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2018)

The 2016 Gigondas Arcane VIII L'Hermite likely won't be released for three to four years, said Vignon (it's already bottled). It is linear, tight and crisply focused, so no doubt he's right about when it will be approachable. Cedar frames bright cherry fruit in this medium to full-bodied GSM blend.

93 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Issue # 239 - Oct 2018)

$43.99

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Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 7 (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from California

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As the first to introduce Caymus to the state of Florida back in 1981, our decades-long relationship with the Wagner Family of Wines presented a terrific opportunity to feature a selection of their outstanding offerings at rock bottom pricing, from the entry level Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 6 to the iconic 2021 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon in limited one-liter bottles, along with Chard, Pinot and the easy-drinking Conundrum blends plus the lush Red Schooner Malbec Voyage 11 and the Red Schooner release called Transit. Here’s what’s in stock and ready to enjoy.

Boasting dark fruit hinting of vanilla and soft tannins, Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 6 blends fruit from a variety of vineyard sites and vintages, its name referring to the “Bonanza” of unheralded vineyards throughout the state (and not the TV Western for those of us over a certain age…), crafted for everyday enjoyment. Inspired by Chuck Wagner’s father and his “no rules” approach to mixing wines, the Conundrum White is a refreshing proprietary blend of a variety of white grapes including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier that boasts lush tropical fruit and crisp acidity, while the Conundrum Red offers rich, dark fruit including Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon rounded out by pleasant, layered tannins. Sourced from vineyards in Santa Barbara to the south up to Solano County in the north, the Sea Sun Chardonnay balances bright, creamy fruit woven with harmonious toasted oak, while the Sea Sun Pinot Noir offers lush, ripe red fruit hinting of forest and spice with a velvet, palate-pleasing texture, its grapes coming from cool climate vineyards along the Pacific. Grown high in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, the ripe Malbec grapes for Red Schooner are shipped via chilled containers to Napa, where the Caymus team crafts a luscious, richly styled Malbec, referred to as Voyage 11 and coming from the 2021 Argentina vintage. Also shipped via chilled containers and crafted by the Caymus winemaking team, the grapes for Red Schooner Transit 2 are mostly Shiraz with a little Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia’s Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, with aging in French oak yielding ripe, dark fruit flavors hinting of spice and mint with smooth, firm tannins.

A comprehensive selection of top-quality wines crafted by the iconic Wagner Family of Wines, this is a not to be missed offer for Caymus fans to mix a case or two, stock up on some everyday wine or select a few favorites – with the legacy of the legendary Caymus behind each label at best on the market pricing, every choice is a win-win.

$18.99

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2021 Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool (750ml)

Zinfandel from North Coast, California

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Welcome to Round Two of our exceptional offer from the Wagner Family of Wines, a terrific opportunity to stock up on the limited 2020 Caymus liters along with some outstanding big, bold reds from Caymus-Suisun and a selection of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot crafted by the Caymus team, all at specially negotiated pricing while they last. Backed by the quality legacy of Caymus founder Chuck Wagner, here’s what’s in stock and ready to enjoy.

Sourced from Monterey, Chuck Wagner’s richly styled 2022 Mer Soleil Chardonnay Reserve offers opulent, buttery tropical fruit. Crafted by Chuck’s daughter Jenny Wagner, the crisp and refreshing 2022 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc offers citrus fruit flavors with bright acidity, and the full-bodied 2021 Emmolo Merlot boasts ripe and rich dark fruit hinting of oak and vanilla with smooth supple tannins. Produced at the Wagner Family’s new state of the art winery located in Solana County’s Suisun Valley (pronounced su-soon), the outstanding 2021 Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif is a blend highlighting bold, luscious dark Petit Sirah with hints of toasted herbs and spice layered with plush tannins while the lush 2021 Caymus-Suisun Walking Fool boasts the earthy, spiced flavors of Zinfandel with tantalizing acidity on a smooth finish. Declared “an American classic,” by Decanter’s Stephen Brook, the newly released 2021 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from top quality ripe Napa fruit and aged in mostly new French oak for 16 months before bottling, its rich texture layered with luscious vanilla and toasted oak, finishing long with integrated, velvety tannins that promise longevity. As the first to introduce Caymus to Florida, B-21 Caymus fans are reaping the rewards of our long standing relationship with special pricing on one liter bottles of 2021 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (1000ml), available while they last at the same price as the standard 750ml.

With the Caymus reputation for quality behind each label, this unique opportunity to stock up on one liter bottles of 2020 Caymus or mix a case or two from the Wagner's wide ranging portfolio at special bargain pricing is offered for a limited time, all immensely enjoyable wines that will have Caymus fans wishing they’d bought more.

2020 Descendientes de J. Palacios Petalos (750ml)

Mencia from Bierzo, Castilla y Leon, Spain

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When it comes to the Bierzo wines from iconic 100 pt. winemaker Alvaro Palacios, the Wine Advocate’s Spanish expert Luis Gutierrez doesn’t mince any words: “Descendientes de J. Palacios is the most coherent, moving, thrilling and consistent wine project in Spain. Period.” Here’s a terrific opportunity to stock up on these magnificently crafted beauties from Descendientes de J. Palacios and confirm what their loyal fans already know – these delicious Spanish reds are some of Spain’s top values as well.

During the late 1980s, Alvaro Palacios travelled throughout Spain searching for a special terroir from which he could craft his native country’s greatest wine, deciding on Priorat as the place to launch his project and achieving international critical acclaim with the single vineyard L’Ermita. Never losing sight of his second choice, the Bierzo DO in northwest Spain, Alvaro formed a partnership with his nephew Ricardo Perez, also a Bordeaux-trained enologist with experience at Chateau Margaux, establishing Descendientes de J. Palacios in 1998 in Bierzo’s rugged hillsides in the foothills of the Sierra de Los Ancares, the combination of its poor schist soils and unique protected microclimate deemed the perfect terroir for growing the indigenous red grape Mencia and producing fragrant, mineral-driven wines often likened to Pinot Noir. Sourced from a patchwork of organically farmed parcels with vines over 60 years of age near the village of Corullon, the elegant 93 pt. 2020 Descendientes de J. Palacios Petalos is a blend of mainly Mencia co-planted and co-fermented with other local grapes from a diverse range of soils, altitudes and exposures, yielding exotic aromas of fresh, pure fruit hinting of graphite and spice and “always one of the best values not only of Bierzo but for the whole of Spain” according to the Wine Advocate’s Gutierrez.

Described by the Wine Enthusiast as “Spain’s most exciting wine region” but off the radar of many Spanish wine aficionados, Descendiente de J. Palacios might certainly garner a higher premium given the hefty price tag of the Alvaro Palacios L’Ermita yet remain delightfully affordable and one of Spain’s top buys, value priced to scoop up by the case and reach for without hesitation.

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The regional red 2020 Pétalos comes from 90 hectares of vineyards, mainly from Corullón and Villafranca del Bierzo and the districts of Viariz, Hornija, Valtuille de Abajo and Otero. It mixes expositions, altitudes and soils and wants to paint a picture of Bierzo in the warm 2020 vintage. They reckon it's 92% Mencía with 5% other red grapes (Alicante Bouschet, Gran Negro, Pan y Carne and Negreda) and 3% whites (Valenciana, Jerez and Godello) with an average yield of 26 hectoliters per hectare. The grapes were picked from August 28th to September 24th and fermented partly destemmed in stainless steel and oak vats with indigenous yeasts for 43 days with a slow malolactic fermentation that lasted two months. The wine matured in barrel for around eight months (malolactic was fast, and the wines were put in barrel early) and was bottled unclarified, unfiltered and non-stabilized with cold. It has good ripeness with 14% alcohol (their upper limit) and moderate acidity at 4.6 grams (of tartaric acid). It's a little more fruit-driven, a vintage of sun, jovial and juicy, approachable and round with very fine, slightly powdery tannins. The fruit is darker than in the 2019. This is still young, and, as it happens with even the most approachable wines from the region, it should be even better in a couple of years. I tasted it again in mid-December, and the wine is showing better and better; time in bottle has done it some good, and the wine has settled and is getting more balanced. I don't feel the sun now; it's harmonious and more serious, juicy and tasty. A little better than anticipated. They had 1,050 barrels that produced 263,000 bottles and 1,500 magnums. It was bottled in May 2021.

93+ points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Issue # 261 - Jun 2022)

A rather dense expression here, with dark cherries and hints of lavender and oyster sauce to the slate, crushed blueberries, dark cherries and baked strawberries. Full-bodied and tannic, but silky and powdery. Long and tangy to the end. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but better in 2024.

92 points, James Suckling (Sep 2022)

Offering a minerally underpinning and overtones of bramble, herbs and spice, this medium-bodied red is fresh and focused, with juicy black raspberry and black cherry fruit, olive and iron flavors. Bright and well-balanced, with light, chalky tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2027. 30,000 cases made.

91 points, Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator (Oct 2022)

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NV Xavier Vignon SM2 (750ml)

From Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France

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“Easily one of the best winemakers in the Southern Rhone”

Jeb Dunnuck

B-21 Rhone lovers and collectors know to expect a powerful, deeply complex red that’s incredibly delicious as well as insanely underpriced from genius winemaker Xavier Vignon, and the thrilling 94 pt. NV Xavier Vignon SM2 does not disappoint, a 50/50 blend of Northern Rhone Syrah and Southern Rhone Grenache from two exceptional vintages offering pure, elegant fruit with seamless balance and stunning longevity unbeatably priced to savor again and again over the next decade.

Arriving the Rhone Valley after honing his blending skills in Champagne and working in top wine regions around the world, winemaker Xavier Vignon quickly became an expert in coaxing the best qualities from the region’s varied terroirs, establishing an unmatched reputation consulting for such luminaries as Marcoux, Raymond Usseglio and La Nerthe and cultivating a network of growers of some of the region’s oldest vines to craft his visionary blends. Preferring to age wines up to three winters before bottling and two winters after bottling, Xavier’s unique winemaking style of extended vinification and bottle aging can lead to wines being held back five or six years before reaching the market, but with minimal overhead because he doesn’t own an estate, Xavier has maintained his exceptional value pricing since his first release nearly two decades ago, his portfolio representing “a treasure trove for the savvy buyer” according to Jeb Dunnuck. Blended from grapes harvested in 2015 and 2016, both exceptional vintages in the Rhone, “SM” stands for “Septentrional” (of the North) and “Meridional” (of the South) referring to the Northern Rhone Syrah and Southern Rhone Grenache that makeup the NV Xavier Vignon SM2. Selecting specific low yielding parcels with high minerality that produce outstanding concentration, the Syrah comes from 50 year old vines in 15 different plots located on sandy, granite and loess soils while the Grenache come from vines over 80 years of age grown on 21 different plots of varied terroirs consisting of sand, gravel and limestone pebble soils. Hand harvesting, destemming and sorting on the plot, Xaiver aged the Grenache in concrete tanks and the Syrah in a mix of mostly truncated wooden vats and single use barrels for 20 months, blending the two varietals with flawless instinct to yield a rich and powerful NV Xavier Vignon SM2 that’s “going to drink nicely for a decade” according to Jeb Dunnuck.

Only the second time Xavier has crafted his unique multi-vintage North South blend, it's impossible to overstate the exceptional depth, complexity and sheer drinkability of the 94 pt. NV Xavier Vignon SM, standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the top CDPs at a mere fraction of the price and crafted by a singularly brilliant winemaker who never fails to deliver the goods.

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A blend of the 2015 and 2016 vintages, the NV Côtes du Rhône S M checks in as the same equal parts Grenache and Syrah raised in tank and barrel. A huge nose of cassis, ground black pepper, garrigue, and olive tapenade gives way to a ripe, rounded, medium to full-bodied effort that has good acidity, building tannin, a seamless, light texture, and a great finish. It's a singular wine that has a big kiss of Northern Rhône Syrah with a touch of the rounded, sexy, opulent style of the south. It's going to drink nicely for a decade.

94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2018)

A blend of 50% Syrah from the Northern Rhône with 50% Grenache from the Southern Rhône, the NV Vin de France SM Second Edition is a fascinating wine, combining smoky, peppery, herbal notes with ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, plush and velvety, Vignon allows that it's "more 2016 than 2015" in style, but no matter how you characterize it, it's a lovely, complex wine for drinking over the next 6-7 years.

93 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Issue # 239 - Oct 2018)

2021 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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“Rich and sumptuous to the core.”

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

An enticing, classically styled Napa Cab from one of the region’s most storied estates, the opulent 94 pt. 2021 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon offers rich, concentrated dark fruit hinting of mocha and spice with smooth, lush tannins, described as “a very easy wine to drink now and over the next decade or so” by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni that’s bargain priced well below neighboring Stags Leap producers to deliver outstanding value.

Located along the Silverado Trail just below Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Chimney Rock, founders John and Henrietta Goelet established Clos du Val in the area that would become known as the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley in 1972, purchasing their original 150 acres on the advice Bordeaux-born winemaker Bernard Portet, whose father had been technical director at First Growth Chateau Lafite. First gaining recognition at the famed Judgment of Paris in 1976 that established Napa Valley's reputation as a world-class wine region, the family-owned Clos du Val farms two estate vineyards in the Stags Leap and Yountville appellations planted mainly to Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parcels of Bordeaux varietals, the estate now run by third generation Olav Goelet who has renewed the estate’s focus on producing Napa Cab. In addition to selling off their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards and revamping the winery, Goelet hired Carmel Greenberg, formerly an assistant winemaker at Dominus, as head winemaker, crafting 2021 as her first vintage from vine to bottle and “focusing on Cabernet bottlings made in a more restrained style” according to the Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson while returning to the house style of “elegance and freshness.” Sourced mainly from the flagship Hirondelle Vineyard in Stags Leap in a low yielding vintage that produced smaller, concentrated berries, winemaker Greenberg blended 86% Cabernet Sauvignon with 7% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot in the alluring 2021 Clos du Val Napa Cab, aging it in 30% new French oak to yield layers of seductive, fragrant fruit beautifully balanced by precise acidity and plentiful, velvety tannins, summed up as “fabulous” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous and promising a decade or more of pleasurable drinking ahead.

Described by Jeb Dunnuck as “a terrific value in Napa Cabernet” that “delivers the goods,” the 94 pt. 2021 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon marks the estate’s triumphant return to their roots as Cabernet Sauvignon experts in the Stags Leap District AVA, remaining for now an under the radar bargain for fans and collectors of long-lived, classic Napa Cabs to reap the rewards.

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Seductive oak spices and a plush mouthfeel come with abundant red and black fruits in this full-bodied, appropriately tannic wine that needs time to reach its full potential. Pine and rosemary accents merge nicely with the blackberries and blueberries. Best from 2028–2038.

94 points, Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2023)

Spiced and creamy character with ripe dark berries and a chocolate and bark undertone. Lots of cassis and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, polished and sleek with chalky texture and hints of graphite at the end. Lingering finish. Better from 2026.

93 points, James Suckling (Dec 2023)

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is fabulous. Rich and sumptuous to the core, the 2021 will be a very easy wine to drink now and over the next decade or so. Succulent dark cherry/plum, spice, rose petal and mocha are all dialed up. Silky tannins wrap it all together in style.

92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Dec 2023)

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2021 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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Described by Jeb Dunnuck as “impeccably made and undeniably delicious,” the enticing 91 pt. 2021 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon offers juicy dark fruit hinting of savory spice with firm, silky tannins on a long, luscious finish, crafted on a backbone of Rutherford Cab from “a fabulous vintage” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous and reflecting the quality of Far Niente's high scoring Napa Cab at a fraction of the price.

Founded in Rutherford in 2012, Bella Union was established by the team behind Far Niente and Nickel and Nickel, naming it for the road that led through the Mayacamas Mountains to the Bella Union Mining Company in the 1880's and crafting its Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend in part from the 25-acre Bella Oaks vineyard. Long considered a prime growing site, the Bella Oaks vineyard designation has appeared on the labels of esteemed wineries throughout the years including Heitz Cellar and more recently Staglin, the area’s well-draining, gravelly soils known for contributing Rutherford’s characteristic minerality and fine tannins. Situated on the western Rutherford Bench, the Bella Union vineyard is planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon with vines ranging up to 30 years of age, boasting the ideal combination of warm, sunny days and cool evenings that allows the grapes to ripen evenly and develop layers of rich complexity. Blending 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot with small amounts of Cab Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the appealing 2021 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced mainly from the estate's Rutherford vineyard as well as parcels in Calistoga, St. Helena and Oak Knoll and aged in 50% new French oak barrels for 18 months, yielding rich layers of succulent dark fruit with velvety, mouth coating tannins structured to enjoy over the coming decade.

Sourced from the heart of the iconic Rutherford AVA, the impeccably crafted 91 pt. 2021 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon is a delicious, age worthy Cab known among Napa Cab lovers for consistently over delivering value, a ready to enjoy Cab reflecting the quality of Far Niente that's well priced to enjoy often.

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A good value from the team of Far Niente, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley checks in as 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and the rest Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, all of which was raised in 50% new oak. This deep purple-hued, medium to full-bodied effort has pretty cassis and violet aromatics, a round, supple mouthfeel, some building tannins, and outstanding length. It's impeccably made and undeniably delicious. Drink bottles over the coming 7-8 years or so.

91 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2023)

A juicy, creamy and fruit-driven cabernet sauvignon. Attractive nose with cherries, red plums and cloves. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Well-built, with a solid frame and a delicious core of berries and cocoa in the spicy finish. Drink or hold.

91 points, James Suckling (May 2024)

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2020 Domaine de la Charbonniere Rouge (750ml)

Grenache from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France

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“Harmonious and well made”

James Suckling

From a “charming, forward vintage” producing “a sea of beautifully textured” wines according to Jeb Dunnuck, the elegant 94 pt. 2020 Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge offers fresh aromatic garrigue-laden fruit perfectly balanced by vibrant, velvety tannins on a lingering, graphite-scented finish, a deliciously silky CDP ready to enjoy for years to come at a terrific value price.

Founded by the Maret family in 1914, third generation Michel Maret inherited Domaine de la Charbonniere from his father in 1973 and has worked alongside his talented daughters Caroline and Veronique since 2004, producing an array of CDP’s that have steadily risen in quality over the last two decades. Sourced from across 19.5 hectares of vineyards in Chateauneuf du Pape, the estate’s holding include 50 year old vines in the Charbonniere lieu-dit as well as a parcel in Le Crau adjacent to Vieux Telegraphe with vines averaging 75 years of age, planted in clay sandy soils strewn with the region’s renowned rounded stones called galets roules. Hand harvesting with selective sorting and employing minimal intervention in the cellar, winemaker Veronique Maret vinified the 70% Grenache and 15% Syrah together and the 15% Mourvedre separately before aging the refined 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape mainly in wooden vats with small amounts in foudre, tank and used barrels, yielding a smooth, traditionally styled CDP with fresh acidity and well-integrated tannins built to “age gracefully” according to Jeb Dunnuck.

Described by Vinous critic Nicolas Greinacher as offering “divine drinking pleasure,” the fresh and appealing 94 pt. 2020 Domaine de la Charbonniere Rouge ranks among the top-scoring Chateauneuf du Pape's of the vintage for far less than the region's higher profile estates, a top value CDP for Southern Rhone collectors to savor over the next decade.

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Looking at the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape, it's a blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and 15% Mourvedre from all the estate's holdings. Ruby/plum-hued, with a great nose of black raspberries, new saddle leather, Provençal herbs, and Asian spices, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant, layered mouthfeel, perfect balance, and a great finish. It might be one of the finest examples of the base cuvée I've tasted.

94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Nov 2022)

A harmonious and well-made Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Notes of red berries, dried thyme, bay leaves, mild spices and hints of black olives. Full-bodied with finely grained tannins. Well-balanced and layered with a velvety touch on the palate and a generous and focused long finish. Best after 2027.

94 points, James Suckling (May 2023)

The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is composed of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre. The 2020 displays fragrant aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, crème de cassis and dried herbs. Tightly structured, full-bodied and layered, the ripe tannins are very well integrated into the wine, as is the 15.5% alcohol.

93 points, Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous (Jun 2023)

Ripe yet energetic, showing bitter cherry and mulled plum flavors backed up by zesty spices, citrus peel acidity and fine-grained tannins, with a lot of graphite power coursing through the round palate. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2035. 2,600 cases made, 900 cases imported.

93 points, Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator (Nov 2023)

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2019 Chateau Carlmagnus 50th Anniversary (750ml)

Merlot from Fronsac, Bordeaux, France

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With its stunning high slopes and deep valleys along the river’s edge earning it the title of ‘the Tuscany of the Gironde,’ savvy Bordeaux fans know Fronsac is undergoing a renaissance, an up-and-coming region neighboring St. Emilion where careful choices can yield exceptional value. “A tasty Fronsac” with “lovely depth and structure” according to Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, the sleek and elegantly styled 92 pt. 2019 Chateau Carlmagnus Fronsac Terra Luna boasts fresh spiced dark fruit with earthy harmonious tannins and well-defined structure, scoring 90 plus point ratings from a range of critics and offered at bargain pricing.

Combining his passion for winemaking and art, third generation Arnaud Roux-Oulie took over his family’s estate at the age of 20, his unique colorful paintings exhibited throughout the magnificent Chateau and featured on labels designed to commemorate special occasions. Located west of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol north of the Dordogne River, Fronsac exhibits a “more consistent limestone terroir than neighboring St-Emilion” according to Bordeaux expert Jane Anson, with a mix of clay soils that favor Merlot. Spanning 20 hectares, the vines for the Carlmagnus average 35 years of age, planted in a region known as “the historical cradle of great Bordeaux” with wine-growing dating back to the ancient Romans. A blend of mostly Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc contributing fresh spicy aromas and tannic structure, the opulent 2019 Carlmagnus Fronsac was aged in 50% new French oak for 18 months under the direction of renowned enologist Herbert Du Bouard of Chateau Angelus, yielding racy, energetic fruit layered with integrated oak and boasting a silky, elegant finish from a “particularly successful” Fronsac vintage according to Jane Anson.

Featuring a fanciful label honoring the 50^th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing that mirrors the estate’s skyward trajectory in quality, the powerful 92 pt. 2019 Carlmagnus is a “seamless Fronsac with lots to like” according to Jeb Dunnuck, “drinking nicely today… with upwards of a decade of prime drinking,” poised to overdeliver way above its price point for years to come.

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The 2019 Carlmagnus has a perfumed nose of ample black fruit, spicebox and light cedar aromas; the oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied and quite fleshy, with supple tannins and plush red cherries and wild strawberry mixed with desiccated orange peel toward the finish. This has matured nicely in barrel.

92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Feb 2022)

Dark cherries, mulberries, licorice, olives and mushrooms on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins. Soft and fruity with a supple finish. Drink in 2022.

90 points, James Suckling (Feb 2022)

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2018 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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While the popularity of cult favorite Napa Cabs may rise and fall over time, the powerful 98 pt. 2018 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve and 100 pt. 2019 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve comes from an iconic Napa producer that has stood the test of time, two highly rated, cellar-worthy Napa Cabs reflecting the estate’s unmatched 100 year legacy for quality and over delivering value in a big way.

Established with 80 acres first planted by founder Georges de Latour in the early 1900’s, Beaulieu Vineyard has grown to one of the largest landowners in Rutherford with over 1,100 acres of vines, the prime vineyards for the Georges de Latour Private Reserve situated on the AVA’s famed gravelly western bench bordering To Kalon in Oakville with deeply rooted vines that produce small, concentrated berries. Known for coining the term “Rutherford Dust” as an expression of the AVA’s distinctive terroir, legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff tasted a special lot of the 1936 vintage and released the first Georges de Latour in 1941, earning it the designation of Napa’s first special “Reserve” and consistently garnering 90 plus point ratings over the decades. Blending mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Malbec at the cuvee’s dedicated state of the art winery, winemaker Trevor Durling aged the richly complex 98 pt. 2018 BV Georges de Latour for 22 months in 95% new French oak, yielding vibrant, energetic dark fruit with tantalizing minerality, described as “juicy, ripe and inviting” by the Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth and declared a “brilliant, seamless wine in the making” by critic Jeb Dunnuck that's built for decades in the cellar. Named James Suckling’s Wine of the Year in 2022 and among only a handful of Napa Cabs earning a perfect score in the vintage, the elegant and muscular 100 pt. 2019 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with 9% Petit Verdot aged for 20 months in 95% new French oak, yielding fresh, ripe dark fruit with well-integrated notes of vanilla and toasted spice and layered, silky tannins, described as “one to wait for” by Decanter’s Georgina Hindle and declaring it “one of the best value Napa Valley wines going.”

Considered Napa’s reference point for expertly balancing power with elegance for over 80 vintages, the thrilling 98 pt. 2018 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve and 100 pt. 2019 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve represent the apex of this legendary cuvee, offered at a fraction of the price of the “new kids on the block” for savvy Napa Cab collectors to savor over the next few decades.

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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve is fabulous. Inky, rich and explosive, the 2018 is a fine addition to the lineage of one of Napa Valley's most historic wines. Inky red fruit, chocolate, leather and licorice all open in the glass. Aeration brings out floral top notes, raspberry and a hint of blood orange. There is plenty of depth, but the tannins are finer than they were a few years ago. Shorter time on the skins and a reduction in barrel fermentations really allow the pedigree of these Rutherford sites to come through. The 2018 is sensational.

98 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2021)

Blackberry, blackcurrant and mint with some sage and crushed-stone undertones. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that are in-check and nicely polished. Smoke, toasted oak and bark at the end, complementing the fresh yet ripe fruit. Drink after 2024.

98 points, James Suckling (Dec 2021)

The famous wine lives up to its historic promise in this wonderfully complex and structured vintage, the wine showing an abundance of tension and youthful grip. Earthy in dried herb, cedar and sage, it shares notes of black currant, cassis and forest within a textured and brightly layered foundation of elegant ageablity. Enjoy best from 2028–2038.

97 points, Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast (Nov 2021)

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Georges de Latour is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Deep garnet-purple in color, it prances out of the glass with flamboyant scents of blackberry preserves, wild blueberries and crème de cassis, followed by hints of cigar box, Chinese five spice and pencil shavings with a waft of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a solid structure of firm grainy tannins and seamless freshness supporting the muscular black fruit, finishing long and earthy.

96+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Nov 2021)

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Andre Clouet Brut The V6 Experience (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Bouzy, Champagne, France

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As the head of the historic Champagne house named for his grandfather Andre Clouet, larger than life vigneron Jean-François Clouet is considered by critics as one of the top grower-producers in the region. Jean-François' flamboyant personality, dubbed by one reviewer as a combination of "winemaker and circus ringmaster," belies his serious dedication and singular passion for producing rich and concentrated expressions of Pinot Noir-based Champagne, also known as Blanc de Noirs. From the outstanding 91pt non-vintage Grande Reserve to the exceptional 96pt Brut 1911, the champagnes of Andre Clouet exhibit the purity of the Pinot Noir fruit, with terroir-driven chalky minerality and deep complexity, ranking Andre Clouet among the region's finest producers and representing one of its best values.

Inextricably tied to Champagne's history, the Clouet family have resided in the Montagne de Reims since 1492, first serving as book printers for King Louis XV in 1491 (a legacy now reflected in the Champagne house's ornate labels), producing their first champagne in Bouzy in 1741. Highlighting the Grand Cru pedigree of their 8 hectares of mid-slope sites in Bouzy and Ambonnay, the top cuvees are sourced from these estate vineyards, with additional Pinot Noir purchased from 60 hectares of growers' vineyards and each plot vinified separately. While upholding his family's traditional approach in the vineyard including hand pruning and selection, Francois continues to innovate in the cellar, including employing Sauternes barrels sourced from Château Doisy-Daëne for aging the Brut 1911 as a way of reducing the dosage, with the goal of adjusting sweetness without adding sugar. Exhibiting a gentle mousse and refined bubbles, the wines of André Clouet also boast notably creamy textures due to Jean-François' practice of extended aging on the lees, balancing crisp acidity and tantalizing minerality.

While Andre Clouet remains relatively under the radar among the grower-producers in Champagne, these highly rated selections are among the best Blanc de Noir wines of the region, at a fraction of the price of prestige offerings from the larger Champagne houses like Krug and Bollinger. With the holiday season quickly approaching, this is the perfect opportunity to stock up on an array of the exquisite, artisanal Champagnes of Andre Clouet, one of the finest grower estates in the region today, whether for everyday enjoyment, celebrations or gifting and now offered at the best pricing on the market.

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Aged for six years on the second lees, the yellow-golden NV Brut The V6 Experience is a Bouzy Pinot Noir that displays great purity and intensity but also reduction on the mineral-scented nose. This is deep and complex, but it needs all our patience and perhaps even a decanter or at least a big glass and lots of aeration. The palate is rich and powerful, firmly structured, very tight and still astringent on the finish, but there is so much finesse paired with power, concentration and fruit, which give the V6 a promising future. The wine just starts a bit slowly (like a rocket, which is pictured on the label), but it will most probably go very steep in a couple of years. I have ever had this cuvée before, so I can only guess, though.

93+ points, Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate (Apr 2021)

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2018 Dominio de Atauta (750ml)

Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Castilla y Leon, Spain

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Exquisitely crafted, cellar worthy old vine Spanish Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero priced to enjoy often – what's not to like? Sourced from vineyards over 100 years of age, the powerful 93pt 2018 Dominio de Atauta boasts juicy, luxurious fresh fruit with lavish depth and smooth tannins, a bold Spanish red with "great balance and tension" according to the Wine Advocate's Luis Gutierrez – at an incredible value.

Located 1,000 meters above sea level in the eastern end of Ribera near the Douro River, the pre-phylloxera vineyards of Dominio de Atauta are planted with the local clone of Tempranillo known as Tinto Fino in sandy, limestone soils, with vines ranging from 85 to 165 years of age. While small parcels are the norm in the region, Dominio de Atauta takes it to the extreme, its 40 hectares of vineyards spread over 500 distinct plots sustainably farmed by hand. Enjoying constant drying winds and the most pronounced day to night temperature ranges in the DO, Atauta's microclimate between the Sistema Central and Sistema Iberico Mountains allows for long, slow ripening while preserving acidity and enhancing the grapes' distinctively fresh flavors. Produced from 10-12 low yielding valley plots, winemaker Jamie Suarez fermented each parcel separately in concrete before making the final blend, then aged the 2018 Dominio de Atauta for 16 months in 15% new French oak, creating a harmonious, vibrant Tempranillo on a backbone of refined tannins and balanced acidity.

Championing the contribution of old vine fruit to overall quality, the Wine Spectator's Matt Kramer declared, "All other things being equal, I'll buy an old-vine wine every time." Proof positive, the outstanding 2018 Dominio de Atauta is seamlessly crafted from small scale, old vine, hand tended Ribera del Duero vineyards delivering top quality Tempranillo, affordably priced to enjoy over and over.

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I love the 2018 Dominio de Atauta, a wine of balance and freshness, with more finesse, juicy and with very fine chalky tannins and lots of youth. The wine is still a little tight, but should develop nicely in bottle. There is full ripeness here, and the grapes developed lots of flavor and aromas; the cycle was longer and the quality of the tannins also different. 43,167 bottles and 990 magnums produced. It was bottled in August 20120 after 16 months in barrel, 15% of them new.

93+ points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Issue # 255 - Jun 2021)

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2022 Neyers 304 Chardonnay (750ml)

Chardonnay from Sonoma, California

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A delicious everyday white wine from veteran California vintner Bruce Neyers, the fresh and juicy 92 pt. 2022 Neyers 304 Chardonnay offers crisp, aromatic stone fruit and citrus with bright acidity on a mouthwatering mineral finish, an outstanding value for fans of unoaked California Chardonnay and anyone seeking an easy drinking, food-friendly white to stock the cooler at a bargain price.

Founded in 1992 by Bruce and Barbara Neyers just off the Silverado Trail, Neyers Vineyards crafts its classically styled Chardonnay with minimal intervention winemaking inspired by Bruce’s experience as national sales manager for Berkley-based importer Kermit Lynch, his 25-year tenure earning him the praise as “one of America’s greatest wine men” from Lynch upon his retirement in 2017. Initially hiring legendary Napa winemaker Ehren Jordan to oversee the construction of a new winery and craft the first Neyers wines, Bruce was inspired by his experience with Chablis producers to create the Neyers 304 Chardonnay cuvee without the use of oak, the name “304” an insider reference to the grade of stainless steel used in the winery’s aging tanks. Sourced from the family-owned Paul Larson Vineyard in Carneros, the Chardonnay vines are planted in a rocky outcropping that yields smaller, more concentrated clusters and enhances minerality, while the cooling maritime influence of San Pablo Bay preserves the grapes’ freshness and acidity. Produced from a low-yielding Sonoma vintage marked by “elegance, purity, and wonderful definition” according to Jeb Dunnuck’s Audrey Frick, longtime winemaker Tadeo Borchardt fermented the grapes with native yeasts before aging the crisp and refreshing 2022 Neyers 304 Chardonnay in stainless steel for four months on the lees, yielding fresh, bright fruit with a subtle, creamy texture and well-balanced acidity on a deliciously vibrant finish.

Among the best values in unoaked California Chardonnay, the impressive 92 pt. 2022 Neyers 304 Chardonnay remains lesser known among the region’s high-profile producers while overdelivering value, a top-scoring, ready to enjoy Chardonnay affordably priced for stocking up by the case.

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Shows juicy yellow apple, Asian pear and lemon zest notes that are mouthwatering and fresh, gaining complexity from details of apple skin, fragrant white flowers and lingering fresh-grated ginger. Drink now. 7,225 cases made.

92 points, MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator (Dec 2023)

Aromas of orange blossoms lead to warm, rich, golden apple, vanilla and cream flavors on a luxurious texture. This wine is practically sweet from very ripe grapes and the pastry-shop array of oak spices.

91 points, Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast (Nov 2023)

Chopped apples, pears, peaches and wet stones on the nose. Crisp and focused with a medium to full body. Clean and mineral chardonnay. Drink now.

90 points, James Suckling (May 2023)

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The Macallan Rare Cask 2022 Release Single Malt Scotch (750ml)

From Craigellachie, Speyside, Scotland

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Macallan was the first cult whisky I remember. The 18 yr. old was impossible to keep on the shelf, even in the stock market scare of 1987. So since then they've really had to up the ante. The new "Rare Cask," the newest edition of their 1824 Masters Series, aims right at the 1%, coincidentally enough, the percentage of their production that makes it into the bottling. Macallan's lavish spending on barrels is legendary. Since 1824, Macallan has made meticulous Scotch and this will be an exceptional non-exception.

2016 Pujanza Finca Valdepoleo (750ml)

Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain

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While some Spanish wines have a reputation for over delivering, this beautifully crafted 94 pt. 2016 Pujanza Finca Valdepoleo Rioja tops the chart, a stunning, single vineyard Rioja crafted from 100% old vine Tempranillo. From "one of the leading names in modern Rioja" according to the Wine Advocate’s Luis Gutierrez and a "First Growth" of Rioja by critic Tim Atkin , the powerful 94 pt. 2016 Pujanza Valdepoleo layers fresh exuberant fruit hinting of earthy spice with brilliant, lively acidity, delivering noteworthy depth and unbeatable value.

Founded in Rioja Alavesa in 1998 by winemaker Carlos San Pedro at the age of 25, Bodegas Pujanza produces estate-grown single-vineyard, high-altitude wines crafted by Carlos to reflect each parcel’s unique soil and characteristics. Located at elevations averaging 630 meters in the foothills of the breathtaking Sierra de Cantabria Mountains, the 17.5 hectare Valdepoleo vineyard surrounds the winery near the walled medieval village of Laguardia, where Carlos' family has been growing grapes for five generations. Planted nearly 50 years ago in a mix of clay and limestone soils that naturally limit yields, Carlos has divided the high altitude Valdepoleo vineyard into seven unique parcels according to soil type, working each plot separately from harvest to cask aging and vinifying each parcel separately in stainless steel. Blending the parcels through blind tasting to craft his unique expression of the Valdepoleo vineyard, Carlos aged the 2016 Pujanza Valdepoleo for 14 months in new and used French oak, yielding fresh, juicy fruit of precision and purity over a framework of focused, integrated tannins and a polished, smooth finish, described as “a great Valdepoleo” by the Wine Advocate's Gutierrez.

Sourced from “a Spanish vintage for the ages” according to the Wine Enthusiast, the muscular and opulent 2016 Pujanza Valdepoleo deftly balances power and elegance to uniquely reflect its single vineyard terroir, an immensely enjoyably Rioja bargain priced for Spanish wine lovers and collectors to enjoy often over the next few years.

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Now here’s a Rioja where the wood hasn’t been dialed up, and it’s all the better for it. It’s an idiosyncratic wine with heather, forest floor, blackberries and cumin and cinnamon. Full-bodied and very focused on the center palate, it trades in medium-chewy tannins and a spicy finish. Drink now.

94 points, James Suckling (Jul 2019)

I was speculating whether 2016 could be a modern version of 2010 even though the climate pattern was quite different, and when tasting the 2016 Finca Valdepoleo with Carlos San Pedro, he told me he wasn't very happy with his 2010s and that he preferred the 2007s. There is great finesse and elegance here, in the winery's modern style with a lively palate and great acidity. This is produced with grapes from a vineyard planted in the 1970s that is almost 15 hectares, and it basically goes to this wine. The vineyard is vinified in seven different plots, and since 2013, when they harvested early and did a softer vinification, it has gained in precision; in a way, this 2016 could be the modern version of that 2013. It has very fine tannins, nicely integrated oak and a tasty, almost salty finish that makes you salivate. A great Valdepoleo. 56,000 bottles produced.

93+ points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Issue # 243 - Jun 2019)

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2019 Caparsa Chianti Classico Riserva Doccio a Matteo (750ml)

Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

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“A highly recommended discovery from Radda in Chianti”

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

Producing “deep, soulful wines loaded with character” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, these highly rated 2019 Caparsa selections from masterful winemaker Paolo Cianferoni are a must for Sangiovese fans and collectors of age worthy Italian red wines, bargain priced for mixing a case or two or selecting a favorite to enjoy over the next decade.

Boasting imposing defensive walls and medieval towers, the centuries old hilltop village of Radda in Chianti boasts a panoramic view overlooking a woven landscape of lush, low-lying forests and manicured vineyards in the middle of Chianti Classico, the cooler hilly terrain yielding wines of “extreme elegance” according to the Wine Enthusiast’s Kerin O’Keefe. Working over 50 harvests at his family’s Radda in Chianti estate since the age of seven, passionate winemaker Paolo Cianferoni is a pioneer in Chianti Classico since taking the reins in 1982, implementing a vineyard-driven approach to crafting his Sangiovese wines and among the first to employ organic viticulture in the region. Described by critic Galloni as “a truly a special place,” Caparsa’s organically certified vineyards span 12 hectares, planted with old vine Sangiovese averaging around 60 years of age in rugged galestro and albarese soils on a hillside around 450 meters above sea level, with most of the estate remaining forested to support biodiversity. Fermenting the hand selected fruit with indigenous yeasts in cement vats in the estate’s centuries’ old cellar and bottling without filtering or fining, the vibrant 93 pt. 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Caparsino was aged in large oak barrels for around 15 months, “giving it a super-classic feel that is absolutely thrilling” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, while noting the smaller production, single vineyard 95 pt. 2019 Doccio a Matteo Riserva boasts “a real sense of exoticness,” aged in a mix of mostly smaller oak casks and cement for over two years before bottling to yield fresh, richly concentrated fruit balanced by fine integrated tannins. Naming it to honor his longtime partner Gianna whose nickname is Mimma, Paolo selected his best grapes for the 96 pt. 2019 Mimma Rosso IGT, aging it in large old casks with nearly 3 years longer in bottle and crafting a rich and uniquely elegant Sangiovese that Galloni describes as “aromatically beguiling and light on its feet.”

From an excellent Chianti vintage producing fresh Sangiovese wines with “wonderful concentration and ripe tannins” according to Jeb Dunnuck, these alluring 2019 Caparsa selections are a reference point for Radda in Chianti while remaining one of the best kept secrets in Chianti Classico, three incredibly delicious and pure expressions of Sangiovese from one of the region’s most undervalued producers promising a decade or more of enjoyment.

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The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Doccio a Matteo is stellar. Dark, ample and layered, the 2019 possesses remarkable depth and nuance right out of the gate. Black cherry, lavender, licorice, coffee and new leather all flesh out in this deceptively mid-weight Riserva. Impressive.

95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jul 2022)

A smaller production compared to the Caparsino, with just 6,700 bottles made, the organic Caparsa 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Doccio a Matteo is 98% Sangiovese with a 2% splash of Colorino. The wine is fermented with spontaneous yeasts and aged in smaller oak cask for the most part with a little percentage of the wine finishing in cement. It shows a dark garnet color with aromas of spicy fruit, plum, blackberry and cherry liqueur. It closes with sweet tannins and medium-rich concentration.

94 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Feb 2023)

2019 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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While the popularity of cult favorite Napa Cabs may rise and fall over time, the powerful 98 pt. 2018 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve and 100 pt. 2019 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve comes from an iconic Napa producer that has stood the test of time, two highly rated, cellar-worthy Napa Cabs reflecting the estate’s unmatched 100 year legacy for quality and over delivering value in a big way.

Established with 80 acres first planted by founder Georges de Latour in the early 1900’s, Beaulieu Vineyard has grown to one of the largest landowners in Rutherford with over 1,100 acres of vines, the prime vineyards for the Georges de Latour Private Reserve situated on the AVA’s famed gravelly western bench bordering To Kalon in Oakville with deeply rooted vines that produce small, concentrated berries. Known for coining the term “Rutherford Dust” as an expression of the AVA’s distinctive terroir, legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff tasted a special lot of the 1936 vintage and released the first Georges de Latour in 1941, earning it the designation of Napa’s first special “Reserve” and consistently garnering 90 plus point ratings over the decades. Blending mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Malbec at the cuvee’s dedicated state of the art winery, winemaker Trevor Durling aged the richly complex 98 pt. 2018 BV Georges de Latour for 22 months in 95% new French oak, yielding vibrant, energetic dark fruit with tantalizing minerality, described as “juicy, ripe and inviting” by the Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth and declared a “brilliant, seamless wine in the making” by critic Jeb Dunnuck that's built for decades in the cellar. Named James Suckling’s Wine of the Year in 2022 and among only a handful of Napa Cabs earning a perfect score in the vintage, the elegant and muscular 100 pt. 2019 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with 9% Petit Verdot aged for 20 months in 95% new French oak, yielding fresh, ripe dark fruit with well-integrated notes of vanilla and toasted spice and layered, silky tannins, described as “one to wait for” by Decanter’s Georgina Hindle and declaring it “one of the best value Napa Valley wines going.”

Considered Napa’s reference point for expertly balancing power with elegance for over 80 vintages, the thrilling 98 pt. 2018 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve and 100 pt. 2019 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve represent the apex of this legendary cuvee, offered at a fraction of the price of the “new kids on the block” for savvy Napa Cab collectors to savor over the next few decades.

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Wow! The aromas to this are really exceptional, with a tangerine edge to the blackcurrants, graphite, lead pencil, flowers and wet earth. It changes all the time. So expressive and refined. Full-bodied with great intensity and depth of fruit. The ultra-fine tannins display millions of layers. The texture on the palate is superb and lasts for minutes. This is the new 1974 George de Latour, which was a legend. Real Napa Valley red here. Drinkable now, to understand it, but truly great in five to six years and onwards. Benchmark.

100 points, James Suckling (Dec 2022)

Lastly, the Grand Vin 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges De Latour Private Reserve is just about pure perfection, and the fact that there are roughly 12,000 cases is incredible. Classis darker fruits (cassis, currants) as well as chocolate, leafy tobacco, and loamy earth all define the bouquet, and this full-bodied, concentrated, powerful, yet also elegant 2019 has the balance and structure to evolve for decades. It should be relatively easy to find this in the market, and you won't be disappointed.

99 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2023)

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2018 Chateau de Ferrand (750ml)

Merlot from Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

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"Supple and forward on the palate, with terrific fruit... It might be the finest vintage I've tasted from this estate."
–Jeb Dunnuck

A Merlot-dominated Right Bank Bordeaux with impeccable balance and finesse, the outstanding 95pt 2018 Chateau de Ferrand Saint-Emilion boasts fresh energetic fruit and crushed stone minerality, described as "one to savor" by Bordeaux expert Jane Anson and ready for the cellar at specially negotiated pricing, an unparalleled value delivered ex-Chateau in original wooden cases of six.

Located a few kilometers away from Saint-Emilion, the magnificent Chateau de Ferrand is one of the oldest in the appellation, built in the 17th century overlooking the spectacular Dordogne valley with elegant architecture designed as a tribute to King Louis XV, an homage to his restoration of the Palace of Versailles. Owned by only two families throughout its history, it was acquired by Italian born entrepreneur Baron Bick in 1977, the cofounder of Bic, the world's leading producer of ballpoint pens, and is now run by his daughter Pauline and her husband, Philippe Chandon-Moet who have continued to upgrade the estate. Sourced from a single 32-hectare block, the organically farmed vines for the Grand Vin average 25-30 years of age and are planted at the end of the Saint-Emilion plateau in a mix of limestone and clay, on a slope that rises to nearly 100 meters. Crafted under the direction of Decanter's Rising Star consulting winemaker Axel Marchal (whose many clients include Haut-Bailly and D'Yquem), the blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc was vinified parcel by parcel in cement vats, then aged in 30% new French oak barrels before bottling, yielding ripe luscious aromas with remarkably fresh fruit and refined tannins poised to age for over another decade, from a "vintage of superlatives" according to James Suckling.

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Very beautiful purity of fruit on the nose with currant, cherry, blackberry and dried lavender. Full-bodied, yet balanced and refined with beautiful, fine tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. I am impressed with the intensity and balance to this wine. Best ever? Try after 2026.

95 points, James Suckling (Mar 2021)

Fresh and direct, with cassis and bitter plum fruit stitched together with chalky minerality while subtle dried lavender, tobacco and alder notes emerge through the finish. There's some depth in reserve here too, so cellar for maximum effect. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2023 through 2036. 10,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.

94 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Mar 2021)

Lots of smoky cherry and currant fruits and meaty, spicy, cedary notes emerge from the 2018 Château De Ferrand, which comes from a beautiful, cooler terroir on the eastern side of the appellation. Medium to full-bodied and beautifully textured on the palate, it has ripe, seamless tannins, wonderful purity of fruit, and outstanding length. This outstanding wine will develop additional complexity with 2-4 years in the cellar and will drink brilliantly over the following 15+ years.

93 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2021)

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2021 Marietta Christo (750ml)

Syrah from California

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From a California vintage described as “amazing” by James Suckling, these highly rated 2021 Marietta Cellars selection are crafted in a “deliciously drinkable style” according to Jeb Dunnuck, a wide range of vineyard-focused cuvees sourced exclusively from estate fruit and affordably priced for stocking up by the case.

Established by third generation Sonoma native Chris Bilbro over four decades ago, Marietta Cellars has continued its founder’s legacy of producing exceptional, reasonably priced California wines under his son Scot since 2012, sourcing the portfolio from over 400 acres of organically farmed estate vineyards. Crafted from mostly old vine Syrah dating back to the late 1800’s, the sumptuous 93 pt. 2021 Marietta Christo boasts ripe, succulent dark fruit hinting of peppery herbs with zesty acidity, a silky Rhone blend with integrated tannins promising to evolve over the next decade. Among the vintage’s top-rated Zins and “sure to be a crowd pleaser of a wine” according to Jeb Dunnuck critic Audrey Frick, the bright and juicy 95 pt. 2021 Marietta Roman Zinfandel boasts aromatic, spiced fruit with zesty acidity and silky textured tannins, while the powerful 93 pt. 2021 Marietta Arme is an impressive Bordeaux style blend dominated by rich California Cabernet Sauvignon described as “incredibly elegant” by the Wine Advocate’s Erin Brooks. Sourced from the 35-acre Angeli Vineyard first planted in the late 1880’s, the 96 pt. 2021 Marietta Angeli is a blend of old vine Zinfandel with small amounts of Petite Sirah and Syrah aged in neutral barrels, offering bright, spiced fruit with a seamless, silky texture and harmonious tannins built to satisfy a Zinfandel craving over the next decade and called “absolutely delicious” by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni. A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a 10-acre parcel perched at 1400 feet above sea level in the McDowell Valley, the intensely aromatic 94 pt. 2021 Marietta Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon offers rich, dark fruit hinting of wild herbs on a lingering mineral finish, transparently expressing its mountain origins with “strong, textural tannins and driven by a generous dose of acidity” according to the Wine Enthusiast’s Stacy Brisco. Sourced from old vine Syrah planted over a century ago, the powerful 95 pt. 2021 Marietta Gibson Block Syrah is “intensely bold and savory” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, revealing richly concentrated fruit hinting of graphite with refined, integrated tannins and vibrant acidity, summed up as “absolutely delicious” by critic Galloni and promising to mature gracefully in the cellar for another ten years or more.

Living up to Marietta’s long-time reputation for over delivering value, Antonio Galloni of Vinous declared “Scot Bilbro has the magic touch when it comes to crafting wines that deliver superb quality for the money across the various tiers in this range,” these unbeatably priced 2021 Marietta selections an opportunity for Marietta fans to stock up on their favorites and for newbies to mix a case and enjoy Marietta’s combination of exceptional quality and outstanding bang for the buck.

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The 2021 Christo is a blend of 68% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 8% Petite Sirah and 4% Viognier. The nose features fresh blackcurrant and blueberry aromas with tones of cast iron, violet, sagebrush and conifer. The full-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with restrained, mineral-driven fruit and a long, perfumed finish. Give it 2-3 years in bottle or a couple hours in a decanter.

93 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Oct 2023)

Aromas of green olive, black cherries, blackberries and oolong. Full-bodied with lovely fine, slightly tight tannins. Focused and driven with sturdy depth and length. Meaty with graphite undertones. 65% syrah, 22% grenache, 10% petite sirah and 3% viognier. Drink or hold.

93 points, James Suckling (Sep 2022)

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2017 Burgess Cellars Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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A rare bargain Napa Cab crafted from Howell Mountain fruit, the elegant 95 pt. 2017 Burgess Cellars Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon offers rich, savory dark fruit hinting of fresh cedar with silky tannins and a long-lived finish, unbeatably priced for Napa Cab fans seeking an outstanding value to scoop up by the case and enjoy over the next decade.

Among Howell Mountain’s oldest wineries established by pioneering founder Tom Burgess in 1972, the Burgess Cellars vineyards were originally planted on the steep slopes above the frost line in the late 1800’s by Italian-Swiss immigrants, crafting their wines in a traditional gravity flow winery that remained part of the property for over a century. Described by Antonio Galloni of Vinous as “one of Napa Valley’s under the radar gems,” Burgess Cellars' 2017 Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced mainly from the estate’s original steep, south-west facing 60 acre Sorenson Vineyard, the Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted at elevations up to 1,000 feet in densely compacted volcanic ash mixed with large granitic stones, blended with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Malbec from the Haymaker Vineyard on the opposite side of Howell Mountain facing east. Crafted by winemaker Kelly Woods who has gone on to work for renowned consultant Philippe Melka, the lush 2017 Burgess Cellars Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in 15% new French oak for 22 months with the rest in neutral oak barriques, yielding dense, concentrated dark fruit with plush, velvety tannins finishing with an appealing herbal lift, a classically styled Napa Cab described by the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski as “a solid effort for drinking over the next decade.”

Now part of the group that also owns Heitz Cellars and releasing their current vintage Cab at over three times the price, the 95 pt. 2017 Burgess Cellars Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon offers Napa Cab fans a rare opportunity to score a great deal on a well-crafted, age worthy Cab from a historic estate along the Silverado Trail, reflecting its prime Howell Mountain origins and promising a decade of pleasurable drinking ahead at an appealing bargain price.

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This classically styled Napa Cabernet is big but balanced, offering savory black olive and bay leaf aromas that lead to potent, tasty black currant, mint and blueberry flavors. Silky, bracing tannins support the complex flavors, lending elegance and age-worthiness. Best from 2025-2035.

95 points, Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast (Sep 2023)

2021 Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif (750ml)

Petite Sirah from North Coast, California

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Welcome to Round Two of our exceptional offer from the Wagner Family of Wines, a terrific opportunity to stock up on some outstanding big, bold reds from Caymus-Suisun and a selection of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot crafted by the Caymus team, all at specially negotiated pricing while they last. Backed by the quality legacy of Caymus founder Chuck Wagner, here’s what’s in stock and ready to enjoy.

Sourced from Monterey, Chuck Wagner’s richly styled 2022 Mer Soleil Chardonnay Reserve offers opulent, buttery tropical fruit. Crafted by Chuck’s daughter Jenny Wagner, the crisp and refreshing 2022 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc offers citrus fruit flavors with bright acidity, and the full-bodied 2021 Emmolo Merlot boasts ripe and rich dark fruit hinting of oak and vanilla with smooth supple tannins. Produced at the Wagner Family’s new state of the art winery located in Solana County’s Suisun Valley (pronounced su-soon), the outstanding 2021 Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif is a blend highlighting bold, luscious dark Petit Sirah with hints of toasted herbs and spice layered with plush tannins while the lush 2021 Caymus-Suisun Walking Fool boasts the earthy, spiced flavors of Zinfandel with tantalizing acidity on a smooth finish. As the first to introduce Caymus to Florida, B-21 Caymus fans are reaping the rewards of our long standing relationship.

With the Caymus reputation for quality behind each label, this unique opportunity to mix a case or two from the Wagner's wide ranging portfolio at special bargain pricing is offered for a limited time, all immensely enjoyable wines that will have Caymus fans wishing they’d bought more.

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2016 Enzo Boglietti Brunate (750ml)

Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

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Described by the Wine Advocate as crafting “some of the richest, most deeply flavored Barolos in Piedmont,”, this selection of highly rated Cru Barolos from Enzo Boglietti rank among the Piedmont’s top bargains, each sourced from small family-owned parcels spread across Barolo’s top Cru’s and all promising to age over the next decade or more at an incredible value price.

Ending his family’s decades’ long practice of selling grapes to the local coop, Enzo Boglietti established his La Morra winery with 3 hectares of vineyards in 1991, counted among the group of rebellious young winemakers at the time producing a more modern style Barolo crafted to be immediately accessible. Over the years Enzo has moderated his approach, limiting the use of new French oak barriques and reducing extraction times during fermentation to produce elegantly styled, site expressive Barolos from some of the region’s top Crus, his vineyards now spanning 20 hectares across the Langhe. Described by James Suckling as “clean and fresh”, the appealing 92 pt. 2018 Enzo Boglietti Boiolo is sourced from a 1.95 hectare parcel at 300-350 meters above sea level on the northern border of Rocche dell’Annunziata, while the aromatic 94 pt. 2016 Enzo Boglietti Fossati expresses the typical character of the Fossati cru with floral aromatics and balsamic nuances, summed up by the Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson as “graceful yet packs a punch.” From the warmer, protected Cru situated between the upper portion of Fossati and Cerequio, James Suckling calls the 96 pt. 2015 Enzo Boglietti Case Nere “impressively refined” while describing the 95 pt. 2016 Enzo Boglietti Brunate as “fullbodied” and finishing “tight, dense and long,” sourced from a tiny half hectare Brunate parcel known for producing elegant, silky Barolo with deep complexity. From the southernmost Cru in Serralunga that exhibits a “distinctly wild, feral quality strong on iron and mineral” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the refined 95 pt. 2018 Enzo Boglietti Barolo Arione is his most “pinot-like” Barolo according to Enzo, while the 94 pt. 2018 Enzo Boglietti Brunate delivers Brunate’s legendary combination of elegance and power “balanced by juicy, acidity” according to the Wine Independent’s Susan Hulme with “a lovely fresh finish.”

Described as “a young producer on the rise” crafting “sumptuous Barolos” by critic Antonio Galloni over a decade ago, these elegantly crafted Cru Barolo selections from Enzo Boglietti overdeliver in a big way, priced at a mere fraction of his competitors and offering a terrific opportunity to mix a case and enjoy Boglietti’s full range of top scoring Cru Barolo reflecting the region’s diverse terroirs for years to come.

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The Brunate cru has a mix of soils with some heavier limestone clay that adds extra power and structure to the wines that come from this site. The Enzo Boglietti 2016 Barolo Brunate opens to a garnet appearance with beautifully presented aromas of wild berry, forest floor, licorice and spent ember. The wine achieves a beautiful sense of unity with so many detailed aromas balanced over the slender texture and firm tannins. A mere 2,300 bottles were released, and this wine won't be fully accessible until 10 years after the harvest.

95 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Jul 2020)

A dense, polished young Barolo with a solid core of dried cherries, hazelnuts, meat and roses. It’s full-bodied and tight, dense and long. Give it two or three years to show what it’s got. Try after 2023.

95 points, James Suckling (Aug 2020)

$79.99

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2021 Wayfarer Estate Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview (750ml)

Chardonnay from Sonoma, California

B-21 Top Recommendation
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From an exceptional 2021 vintage described as producing “stunning, compelling wines” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous, Jason Pahlmeyer’s Wayfarer Vineyard in Fort Ross-Seaview has produced two top scoring, vineyard-driven gems, the opulent 98 pt. 2021 Wayfarer Estate Chardonnay and the impressive 96 pt. Wayfarer Estate Pinot Noir, each showing layered complexity and exceptional finesse and both offered at best on the market pricing.

Legendary for producing top notch Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay in Napa for over four decades, Jason Pahlmeyer turned his eye to producing Burgundian style wines in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA in the 1990's, purchasing Wayfarer on the advice of winemaker Helen Turley who believed it was destined to be "the La Tache of California.” Named by its former off the grid owners who dreamed of travelling the world, the Wayfarer property is located high on the remote King Ridge of the Sonoma Coast at around 1,100 feet above sea level, bordered by a thick forest of redwoods to the east and fog-covered bluffs to the west and cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes. Now managed by Jayson’s daughter Cleo, the organically farmed 30 acre Wayfarer vineyard is planted in Fort Ross-Seaview’s unique Goldridge soil, a sandy loam over a deep layer of sandstone ideal for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, and divided into 30 meticulously tended blocks, each planted with a carefully selected clone according to the aspect, elevation and slope of the parcel. From “unquestionably a special vintage for Chardonnay” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the rich and luxurious 98 pt. 2021 Wayfarer Estate Chardonnay was aged by winemaker Todd Kohn in 64% new French oak for 15 months, revealing richly aromatic layered fruit with fresh, impeccably balanced acidity on “an epically long finish” according to the Wine Advocate’s Erin Brooks and built to evolve for another decade. After maturing for 15 months in 55% new French oak barrels, the vibrant 2021 Wayfarer Estate Pinot Noir reveals lush, site expressive fruit with “a decidedly sparkly energy throughout and a vivid, mineral-driven finish” according to the Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth, its seamlessly woven tannins promising a pleasurable evolution for another 15 years or more.

Released in limited amounts that she calls "well worth the hunt," the Wine Independent's Lisa Perrotti-Brown describes the elegant 98 pt. 2021 Wayfarer Estate Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview and the plush 96 pt. 2021 Wayfarer Estate Pinot Noir Fort Ross-Seaview as revealing “amazing grace without sacrificing structure and layers," reflecting the decades’ long Pahlmeyer legacy of quality and well priced to deliver outstanding value.

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The 2021 Chardonnay The Estate is delightfully decadent and almost feels like a guilty pleasure—it's so packed with flavor! It has gregarious aromatic layers of warm peach, summer honey, candied citrus and wafts of allspice. The medium-bodied palate is luxuriously satiny and features expansive, concentrated flavors. Despite its generosity, it maintains balance with bright acidity, and it has an epically long finish.

98 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Jun 2023)

Revealing a medium straw hue with youthful green highlights, the 2021 Chardonnay The Estate offers gorgeous, fresh, floral aromas of lemon curd, pastry cream, cheese rind, sweet baking spices, and ripe pear. With fresh acidity, medium body, ample ripe fruit, and a sound structure, it’s fresh and long on the palate, with well-balanced richness that also feels decadent. Drink 2024-2035.

96+ points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2023)

$89.99

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