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Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 6 (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from 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.

$18.99

60+ bottles in stock and ready to ship.

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2021 Raymond Chardonnay Reserve Selection (750ml)

Chardonnay from Napa, California

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Reflecting its owner's commitment to producing authentic, terroir-driven wines, this dynamic duo from Raymond Vineyards are two of Napa Valley’s top values, the enticing 92 pt. 2021 Raymond Chardonnay Reserve Selection and elegant 92 pt. 2020 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Selection both sourced from exceptional Napa fruit at an outstanding price for stocking up.

Known for his larger-than-life personality and flamboyant velvet jacket attire, Burgundy-born Jean-Charles Boisset is a true believer that great wines are made in the vineyard, his first priority after purchasing Raymond Vineyards in 2009 to upgrade the existing 90-acre property and implement organic and biodynamic viticulture. Established in Napa Valley over 50 years by long-time Beringer winemaker Roy Raymond, Raymond Vineyards now spans over 300 acres in Rutherford and St. Helena, the vineyards and winemaking managed under the direction of 100 pt. consulting winemaker Phillipe Melka since 2009. In addition to gaining organic and biodynamic certification for the vineyards and building one of Napa's largest solar panel projects to generate electricity for the winery, Boisset hired former Far Niente winemaker Stephanie Putnam to work alongside Melka to refine the blends, consistently garnering 90 plus point ratings throughout her tenure. Grown in cooler vineyards in south Napa and Carneros, the elegant 92 pt. 2021 Raymond Chardonnay Reserve Selection comes from “a classic vintage in the making” according to James Suckling, barrel fermented in 18% new French oak without malolactic fermentation and sur lie aged for 10 months before being bottled and yielding aromatic fresh fruit hinting of toasty spice with vibrant acidity.

Expertly crafted from outstanding Napa fruit, this duo of top scoring Raymond Reserve Selections boast a winning combination of quality and value, both ready to enjoy now and promising pleasurable drinking for years ahead at an easy to reach for price.

92RAS

Serious Napa trademark here with good concentration of fruit with judicial use of new oak all in great balance with apple-spice and guava. Aromatics complex with hints of key lime, lemon and pear with an impressive finish.

92 points, Bob Sprentall, B-21 Proprietor (Sep 2023)

$19.99

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2021 Flowers Pinot Noir (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, California

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From an outstanding vintage for fans and collectors of California Pinot Noir, these top rated 2021 selections offer a comprehensive range of styles matching an array of individual tastes, all value priced for stocking up on a favorite and perfect for mixing a case.

Regardless of which microclimate it hails from, Pinot Noir in the Sonoma Coast AVA enjoyed consistently moderate growing conditions in 2021, with warm weather in the early part of the year kicking off the growing season early. The summer was marked by cool temperatures and dry conditions without prolonged heat spikes that yielded even ripening with extended hangtime and steady yields. Calling the 2021 Sonoma Coast Pinots “fabulous,” Antonio Galloni of Vinous describes them as “potent, brooding wines with dark fruit profiles and tons of textural depth” their deep structure and superb balance promising longevity. Situated about 350 miles south of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, the Central Coast also enjoyed a cooler growing season in 2021, described by Jeb Dunnuck as an “undeniably great vintage” that “will be loved by those who prioritize finesse and elegance.” Experiencing a long even growing season without any heat spikes, dry conditions in the Central Coast required a judicious use of irrigation in 2021 that produced healthy fruit but smaller yields, the top talent in the region producing rich and age worthy Pinot. Jeb Dunnuck describes the 2021 Central Coast Pinots as “fresh, vibrant, yet concentrated wines with the up-front purity and charm to drink well today, yet the structure and depth to age gracefully,” while Antonio Galloni of Vinous declared the favorable conditions produced “a wide range of exceptional, world-class wines.”

Summing up the 2021 vintage for California Pinot, the Wine Spectator’s Aaron Romano declares “2021 has all the makings of a banner year for California, especially for Pinot Noir. There were no extreme heatwaves and yields were slightly lower than average, which has translated into reds with expressive fruit character and natural vibrancy,” these impressive 2021 Cali Pinot Noir selections showcasing a range of styles offered at value pricing to enjoy now and over the next decades.

93WS #68 Top 100 93JS

This has racy, mouthwatering acidity coursing underneath the core notes of mulberry, bitter cherry and blackberry. Shows the streamlined tang of a coulis, while offering a range of additional bramble, anise and savory tea details through the finish. Delicious. Drink now through 2029.

93 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (May 2023)

#68 - Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023

This has nice tension and tannic framing. Full-bodied, firm and lightly chewy with freshness, and spicy character to the ripe strawberry and cherry on the finish. Drink or hold.

93 points, James Suckling (Oct 2022)

$47.99

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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 5 to the iconic 2020 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 5 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

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2020 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

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Fans of rich and robust Cabernet Sauvignon looking for an outstanding “drink now” option need look no further than the 93 pt. 2020 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia’s Margaret River, boasting fragrant, earthy aromas and bright, dark fruit hinting of cedar layered with smooth tannins, from one of the country’s top Cab producing regions according to Australian expert James Halliday and priced to enjoy often.

Establishing Vasse Felix in the late 1960s nearly three hours south of the Western Australian capital of Perth, founder Tom Cullity was the first to plant commercial vineyards on the remote Margaret River peninsula, gaining international recognition over the next decades for crafting “outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon” according to the Wine Advocate’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown. Owned by the Holmes family since 1987, Vasse Felix has expanded its estate holdings to over 300 hectares spanning four distinct sites on the river’s ancient gravel beds, enjoying a warm, dry Mediterranean climate that encourages optimal ripening while sea breezes from the surrounding Southern and Indian Oceans preserve the grapes' natural acidity. Described as having “a sure hand with red wines” by Vinous critic Josh Raynolds, longtime chief winemaker Virginia Willcox blended mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec and a little Petit Verdot for the 2020 Vasse Felix Filius Cab, aging each varietal separately in 10% new French oak with the remainder in 1-5 year old barriques for 12 months before blending, her restrained use of new oak yielding “balanced elegance” according to the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski.

From an outstanding 2020 vintage considered one of the region's best ever, the muscular 93 pt. 2020 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon offers rich concentrated fruit balanced by smooth, integrated tannins, mirroring the Margaret River’s movement “towards wines with greater balance and refinement” according to Vinous critic Angus Hughson, an appealing, easy-drinking Cab at an equally appealing price.

93WS 92JS

Offers wild berry flavors that are plush and elegant, which mingle with forest floor, sage, dried mushroom, palo santo and a touch of peppermint oil. Delivers tannins that are supple and creamy, with an elegant yet powerful profile. Drink now through 2031. 18,000 cases made, 900 cases imported.

93 points, MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator (2022)

Blackcurrants, sage and hints of fresh herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied. Firm tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. Linear and delicious. Drink now. Screw cap.

92 points, James Suckling (Nov 2022)

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)

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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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2022 Frank Family Vineyard Chardonnay (750ml)

Chardonnay from Carneros, California

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Frank Family Vineyards has earned a loyal following for their consistently outstanding wines priced well below their fellow Napa competitors and these Napa Valley selections are no exception, a spectrum of ready to enjoy wines from outstanding California vintages, ranging from their elegant Carneros Chardonnay to a top scoring Napa Cab described as “superb” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous and all delivering exceptional value.

Located near a crossroad connecting Highway 128 to the Silverado Trail, Frank Family Vineyards occupies a historic stone building built in 1884 that housed the original Larkmead Winery, the landmark property acquired by former Disney executive Rich Frank and legendary Napa winemaker Koerner Rombauer in the 1990’s. After purchasing a home on the hills overlooking Rutherford with a small vineyard, Rich Frank partnered with his friend Rombauer to produce wine at the facility, but after a catastrophic fire spared only the historic building in 2000, Rich became the sole owner and rebuilt the damaged portion of the winery, renaming it Frank Family Vineyards. Sourced from 380 acres of estate vineyards in Carneros, Rutherford, and Capell Valley, long time winemaker and GM Todd Graff employs the same barrel aging across the Napa Collection, utilizing a mix of one-third new French oak barrels with one-third in once-used barrels and one-third in twice-used barrels. Sourced from cooler climate vineyards in Carneros, the luscious 2022 Frank Family Vineyard Chardonnay balances rich fragrant fruit and a creamy texture from lees stirring with bright acidity, while the richly aromatic 2022 Frank Family Pinot Noir reveals fresh, juicy fruit hinting of earthy spice with vibrant acidity on a satiny finish. The rich 2021 Frank Family Vineyard Zinfandel offers ripe dark bramble fruit layered with pepper and spice from estate vineyards in Capell Valley and Rutherford while the smooth and satisfying 93 pt. 2021 Frank Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon boasts “moderate to full tannins around a mix of bright red cherries, black cherries, mint and cassis” according to James Suckling with well-integrated tannins that promise a decade of longevity.

A range of deliciously appealing Napa Valley wines that overdeliver value, these Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley selections reflect Frank Family’s trademark consistency and quality, a mix of well-crafted Napa wines guaranteed to please at a price that won’t break the bank.

$29.99

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2022 Flowers Chardonnay (750ml)

Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, California

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From the pioneering producers of cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on the rugged Sonoma Coast, these elegantly crafted selections from Flowers Vineyard and Winery express their high-altitude vineyard origins in the Western Sonoma Coast AVA with bright, fresh flavors and vibrant acidity, all “impeccably made and high quality” according to Jeb Dunnuck and bargain priced for stocking up by the dozen.

Among the first to recognize the potential for growing grapes high on the rugged Sonoma Coast, founders Joan and Walt Flowers planted their first vineyard in 1990 and established Flowers Vineyard and Winery in 1998, their success with cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir attracting an influx of elite winemakers including Martinelli, Pahlmeyer, Peter Michael and Williams Selyem over the next decades. Since forging a partnership with the Flowers in 2009, Quintessa owner Augustin Huneeus has continuously upgraded the vineyards and winemaking at the estate, hiring top Burgundy winemaker and consultant Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac in 2016 to work alongside winemaker Chantal Forthum and “helping to set a new standard for quality” in the region according to the Wine Spectator’s Kim Marcus. Sourced from Pinot Noir grapes grown in Sonoma Coast vineyards including Flowers’ organically farmed Sea View Ridge, the fresh and vibrant 2022 Flowers Rose was aged in 90% stainless steel and 10% neutral French oak, its bright red berry aromas complemented by flavors of citrus and watermelon with vibrant acidity on a refreshing finish. Blending Chardonnay from Camp Meeting and other coastal vineyards in a style described by Jeb Dunnuck as “classic, elegant Sonoma Coast,” the 2022 Flowers Chardonnay was aged in 18% new French oak for 10 months, yielding pure, bright fruit flavors with a creamy texture, lithe minerality and well-balanced acidity. Produced in a year described as “a benchmark vintage for California Pinot” by the Wine Spectator, the elegant 93 pt. 2021 Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir was sourced from select family-owned vineyards on the Sonoma Coast as well as the Flower’s Sea View Ridge, revealing enticing red fruit layered with earthy spice and vibrant acidity and earning the #68 spot on the recently released Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023.

Continuing the estate’s “upwards shift in quality” according to the Wine Independent's Lisa Perrotti-Brown through a vineyard-driven approach, these Flower Vineyards and Winery selections are crafted to reveal precise fruit flavors and mineral-driven acidity unique to the remote, high-altitude vineyards of the Sonoma Coast, a standout value for fans of California cool climate wines at a price that makes them easy to reach for again and again.

94JS 93D

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)

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.

$34.99

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2011 Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva (750ml)

Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain

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“Powerful, with the finesse of Tondonia”

Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate

Declared “the poster child for traditional Rioja winemaking” by Vinous critic Josh Raynolds, Rioja lovers and collectors know Lopez de Heredia as one of the region’s top producers of age worthy Rioja, the powerful 95 pt. 2011 Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva offering dark, ripe spiced fruit and muscular, well integrated tannins released ready to enjoy over the next decade or more, reaffirming the Bodega's reign as the top producer of traditionally styled Rioja and incredibly priced to over deliver value.

Located in the town of Haro in a region defined by its historic estates, the tradition-bound Lopez de Heredia has remained relatively unchanged for the nearly 150 years since its founding, releasing their Riojas only when deemed ready after a decade or longer of aging in their legendary vaulted cellars. Accessed through a labyrinth of underground corridors and staircases, some dating back over a century, the massive mold and cobweb-laced cellars of Lopez de Heredia stretch over the length of two football fields, home to well-aged oak vats ranging from 60 up to 640 hectoliters (nearly 17,000 gallons) that are the "secret sauce" of their wines. Pioneering the single vineyard wine in the region, the traditions of Lopez de Heredia are continued by fourth generation Maria Jose Lopez de Heredia, the estate manager described as “a force of nature” by the Wine Spectator’s Gillian Sciaretta, and her sister Mercedes who leads the winemaking. A rarity in Rioja, Lopez de Heredia uses only estate bottled fruit from their own vineyards, sourcing the 2011 Vina Tondonia Reserva from the spectacular 100 plus hectare vineyard of the same name, situated in a shell-like depression next to the river Ebro along the border of Rioja Alavesa and planted with Tempranillo vines averaging over 40 years of age with some over 100 years. After co-fermenting the blend of mostly Tempranillo with Garnacha and small amounts of Graciano and Mazuelo, the robust 2011 Tondonia Reserva was aged for six years in custom crafted American oak barrels, half of which were seasoned for over 10 years, exerting a nuanced, integrated influence of oak before being bottled unfiltered and undergoing the extended aging that is key to their signature style, enhancing aromas and smoothing tannins.

Described as “one of Rioja’s most proudly traditional wines” by critic Tim Atkin and epitomizing “timeless, artisan winemaking” according to Vinous critic Neal Martin, Rioja lovers and collectors of age worthy Spanish reds know to stock up on the classically styled 95 pt. 2011 Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva and enjoy this expertly crafted Rioja over the next decade and beyond, a worthy testament to the timeless practices of this renowned estate and an equally impressive value.

95JS 94WA

A traditional beauty that effuses iron, warm earth and savory tobacco leaves, together with plums, spices and orange zest. This is juicy and still tight, with firm but savory tannins. Medium-weight and quite zesty in texture, as is the case with the other López de Heredia reds tasted this session. Drink now or hold.

95 points, James Suckling (Sep 2022)

The 2011 Viña Tondonia Reserva is darker and shows riper fruit, a rounder palate and some dusty tannins. A year of ripeness, concentration and tannin, the wine is powerful with the finesse of Tondonia. Tasting this next to the textbook 2010 Tondonia revealed how this has more muscle and a wider back and the 2010 epitomizes the finesse and elegance. 270,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2019.

94 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Jul 2022)

$43.99

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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)

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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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2020 Tempo d'Angelus (750ml)

Merlot from Bordeaux, France

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A newly arriving container filled with top rated Bordeaux, these 2020 Bordeaux selections boast outstanding quality across the board at unparalleled value pricing, from a vintage of “brilliant wines” according to the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley and described by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni as “a year brimming with phenomenal wines at all levels, from the big names down to bottles the average consumer can still afford to purchase by the case.”

Although there were no significant heat spikes throughout the growing season, 2020 was a warm growing season overall in Bordeaux, with generally well-timed rain in the Spring followed by extremely dry summer weather that prevented the development of mildew. While summer drought conditions led to smaller berries and yields for Cabernet Sauvignon, mid-August rains on the Right Bank plumped up Merlot and cool September evenings during the last phase of ripening preserved freshness in the wines. Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson noted that “clay-limestone soils did brilliantly against the heat of the summer, favoring the St Emilion plateau” with an impressive array of wines also coming from the gravel soils of Pauillac and St Julien. Describing the white wines of 2020, Anson declares there are “plenty of delicious bottles,” the earlier harvest delivering “exotic fruit flavors with grip and personality.” Describing 2020 as “an incredibly exciting vintage for Bordeaux,” Antonio Galloni of Vinous finds remarkable quality in each of the Left Bank appellations, while calling Saint Emilion “one of the sweet spots of 2020” and noting “readers will find a bevy of compelling wines from satellite appellations” including Haut-Medoc and Fronsac. Called “an incredible classic vintage” by Jeb Dunnuck producing “a solid swath of cellar-worthy buys in the $65-and-under range” according to the Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth, critic James Suckling summed up the vintage well, declaring “if you buy or drink a bottle of top-rated 2020 Bordeaux, you are going to be more than happy. In fact, you most likely will be elated” and noting “many of the wines give pleasure for a young wine but the best will age for decades ahead.”

Summing it up as “a great modern-day Bordeaux vintage,” Antonio Galloni notes the wines are “less extracted, more vibrant and, frankly, much more fun to drink,” this well priced, wide-ranging offer a terrific opportunity to stock up on an array of age worthy Bordeaux from an exceptional 2020 vintage that according to Neal Martin of Vinous “delivers the goods.”

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A tight, linear red with lots of currants, salt and cloves on the nose and palate. Really spicy. Medium-bodied with firm, polished tannins and a flavorful finish. A new wine from the owners of Chateau Angélus, from the area of Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux.

92-93 points, James Suckling (Jul 2021)

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 Tempo d'Angélus charges out of the gate with bold notions of plum preserves, fresh blackberries and Morello cherries, plus hints of tilled soil, black olives and truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate has a beautifully velvety texture and a racy backbone supporting the generous black and red berry layers, finishing earthy. Very impressive for this price point!

90-92 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Issue # 255 - Jun 2021)

A value-priced release from this brilliant estate, the 2020 Tempo D'Angélus comes all from vines owned by Château Angélus and is based on 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc aged 18 months in barrel. It's well worth seeking out and has a dense purple hue to go with classic Right Bank Merlot black cherry and black raspberry fruits, tobacco, cedarwood, and floral nuances. Rich and medium to full-bodied, with good mid-palate density and a great finish, it should certainly be an outstanding wine.

89-91 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jun 2021)

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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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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2015 Peake Ranch Pinot Noir (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, California

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Paul Lato has been turning out wines of "authenticity, harmony, and elegance" from his eponymous winery in Santa Barbara for decades. His first mark on the wine world came while working in Toronto. One of the top Sommeliers in town, Paul's services were in high demand. Paul's first visit to California in the early 1990s introduced him to Jim Clendenen. Jim offered Paul an internship and began introducing the soon-to-be-famous winemaker to the top growers in the region. By 2004, Paul settled in Santa Maria, his first winemaking gig at Bien Nacido, living in the bunkhouse. But each day brought another opportunity. Meeting the greatest growers in the region, Lato learned from the most passionate producers in the state. His star ascended quickly; when he launched Paul Lato Wines, it was an overnight success. So when John and Gillian Wagner launch their dream winery – Peake Ranch – a couple years ago in Santa Barbara, their choice in winemaker was easy. No one knows this region, is as closely tied to its top sites, as Paul Lato. Together, they are producing wines which will take your breath away. As Jeb Dunnuck says, you wouldn't expect anything less with Lato in the cellars.

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An incredible value that should be snatched up by readers, the 356-case 2015 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes all from the John Sebastiano Vineyard and is a cellar selection brought up all in barrel. Black raspberries, toasted spice, forest floor and hints of earth all give way to a rich, voluptuous, beautifully pure Pinot that has a great finish.

94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2017)

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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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.

2019 Opus One Proprietary Red (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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Considered one of the wine world’s most prestigious labels, Opus One is “more than just a pretty face," crafted with consistency and exceptional quality in recent vintages that transcend ratings - in the words of Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, “Opus One seems to have entered a newfound period of brilliance.” Rarely available after its highly allocated release, B-21's long-term relationship with the legendary Opus One offers an opportunity for fans and collectors of exceptional, age worthy and yes, highly rated Napa reds to stock the cellar with these past and current vintages at best on the market pricing.

Launched in 1979 as a joint venture between two winemaking legends, Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Bordeaux First Growth Mouton-Rothschild and Napa Valley’s iconic Robert Mondavi, four decades later the masterful Opus One remains a benchmark for Bordeaux-styled Napa blends, sourced from the Oakville AVA’s top sites including 100 organically farmed acres in the famed To Kalon Vineyard. Having honed his craft with two of California’s most demanding winemakers, Warren Winiarski at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, and the late André Tchelistcheff at Beaulieu Vineyards, long-time Opus winemaker Michael Sillaci leads the Opus One team to employ meticulous standards from the vineyard to the cellars, hand harvesting earlier than most in Napa with rigorous selection, vinifying each parcel separately with indigenous yeasts, and then aging the Opus One for 17-19 months in new French oak barrels from 14 different cooperages and holding it an additional 15 months in bottle until the annual Fall release.

Declared “a brilliant Opus” by Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson, the powerful 96 pt. 2017 Opus One is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4.5% Merlot and 1% Malbec, described as “a dense, full-throttle beauty” and “one of the most complete wines of the vintage” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous. Boasting a “Pomerol-like elegance and purity,” Jeb Dunnuck describes the finesse-driven 99 pt. 2018 Opus One as “concentrated and seamless, with serious length,” while critic Galloni sums it up as “supremely elegant,” a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cab Franc and 1% Malbec. Called “a truly magnificent Opus One in the making!” by the Wine Advocate’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown, the impeccably balanced 99 pt. 2019 Opus One blends 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Petit verdot, 6% Cab Franc and 1% Malbec with virtually all the fruit from To Kalon, described as “a classic Opus with breadth, finesse and energy” by Decanter’s Georgina Hindle.

Setting a high bar at its inception over four decades ago with its name referring to a composer’s masterpiece, Opus One continues to exceed expectations, reflecting the uniqueness of each vintage while distinctly expressing the To Kalon terroir, an elegantly balanced blend with rich concentrated fruit hinting of minerality and highly polished, complex tannins promising decades of longevity. For Napa collectors and fans, a limited opportunity to acquire three epic vintages of Opus One at best on the market pricing and one not to be missed

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The purity of fruit is really something else here, with currants and fresh flowers, such as violets and roses. Flower stems as well. Fantastic length and structure to the wine, with tightness and focus. Wonderful fruit. Graceful. A blend of 78% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 7% petit verdot, 6% cabernet franc and 1% malbec. Try after 2028.

99 points, James Suckling (Aug 2022)

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The 2019 Opus One is a dense, beautifully layered wine, but it is also quite restrained. That should serve it well in time. Tasted next to the 2018, the 2019 possesses a bit more textural nuance and body, yet it has all the classicism that is such an Opus One signature. Bright floral accents linger on the sublime finish.

97 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2022)

2018 Foxen Pinot Noir Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Santa Maria, California

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A “sumptuous, vibrant Pinot Noir from one of Santa Barbara’s top sites” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the richly structured 98 pt. 2018 Foxen Pinot Noir Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard offers concentrated ripe fruit hinting of smokey earth with a mineral-driven finish, an exciting single vineyard selection that's a sure bet for fans of boldly styled California Pinot at value pricing.

Since founding Foxen Vineyards and Winery in 1985, Bill Wathen and Dick Dore have been pioneers in the production of vineyard-driven wines, based in northern Santa Barbara County on land purchased by Dick’s great, great grandfather in the early 1800s. Considered the benchmark for growing cool climate grapes in California's Santa Maria Valley, Bien Nacido Vineyard planted Block 8 for Foxen over two decades ago, a steep 11 acre parcel at its highest elevation that’s cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes funneling up through the Santa Ynez Mountains, preserving the Pinot Noir’s natural acidity. Employing Bill Wathen’s minimalist intervention approach in the cellar, winemaker David Whitehair aged the 2018 Foxen Pinot Noir Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard for 16 months in 44% new French oak before bottling it without filtering or fining, yielding a core of rich, spiced fruit finishing with lush tannins that Jeb Dunnuck sums up as “a brilliant wine” and declared “fabulous” by Antonio Galloni.

From the exceptional Bien Nacido Vineyard, counted among the top ten vineyards in the world by the Wine Enthusiast along with the likes of Romanee Conti, Cannubi and To Kalon, the 98 pt. 2018 Foxen Pinot Noir Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard is a knockout, layering enticing, ripe fruit over a “bright, acid-driven frame” that “also packs some punch” according to the Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth, an outstanding value from a superb Santa Barbara vintage.

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This is stunningly delicious, structurally complex and layered in aromas and flavors that continue to evolve. Sultry baked-black raspberry, chai cream and purple flowers invite the nose while the palate's Luxardo cherry, lilac candy, tarragon and charred meat elements achieve attention-grabbing harmony.

98 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast (Jul 2022)

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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NV Champagne Soutiran Collection Privee Grand Cru Brut (750ml)

Chardonnay from Ambonnay, Champagne, France

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Richly concentrated and beautifully balanced on a steady stream of fine beaded bubbles, the utterly delicious 94 pt. Champagne Soutiran Collection Privee Grand Cru Brut checks all the boxes for top tier bubbly, an opulently textured Grand Cru champagne meticulously crafted by winemaking husband and wife Patrick and Valerie Renaux, boasting “impeccable pedigree and tons of class” according to Antonio Galloni and an exciting, exclusive opportunity for B-21 Champagne aficionados to acquire an undervalued, age worthy gem.

Founded over a half century ago by her grandfather Gerard Soutiran, third generation Valerie and her husband Patrick took over the reins of Champagne Soutiran in 1999, expanding the estate’s reputation for elegant and finessed Champagne by isolating the individual parcels, extending bottle aging to develop richness and complexity and limiting the amount of added sugar or “dosage” to more clearly express each cuvee’s exceptional terroir. Located in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay on the Montagne de Reims, the sustainably farmed estate vineyard for the Collection Privee Grand Cru Brut is an area considered optimal for growing Pinot Noir, known as the source of Krug's celebrated and most expensive cuvee, Clos d'Ambonnay. An almost even blend of Grand Cru Chardonnay and Grand Cru Pinot Noir, the Collection Privee Grand Cru Brut was partially vinified in large oak casks, bottled with a small dosage the following spring and then aged on the lees for 5 years, yielding a richly flavorful champagne boasting “tangy acidity and fine bubbles” according to James Suckling with “a toasty and delicious finish.”

Produced in small amounts with each numbered bottle bearing the cellaring date, the enchanting 94 pt. N/V Champagne Soutiran Collection Privee Grand Cru Brut offers insider access for Champagne lovers and collectors to acquire an elegant, artisan-crafted Grand Cru champagne deeply structured to age over the next decade and remarkably priced at a fraction of the Grand Marques’ cuvees.

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A impressively mature wine, this is poised between fruit and toasty maturity. The Champagne is rich, on the dry side but with fruit and texture that have now softened. The wine is complex and will age further. Drink from 2023.

94 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2022)

2021 Frank Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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Frank Family Vineyards has earned a loyal following for their consistently outstanding wines priced well below their fellow Napa competitors and these Napa Valley selections are no exception, a spectrum of ready to enjoy wines from outstanding California vintages, ranging from their elegant Carneros Chardonnay to a top scoring Napa Cab described as “superb” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous and all delivering exceptional value.

Located near a crossroad connecting Highway 128 to the Silverado Trail, Frank Family Vineyards occupies a historic stone building built in 1884 that housed the original Larkmead Winery, the landmark property acquired by former Disney executive Rich Frank and legendary Napa winemaker Koerner Rombauer in the 1990’s. After purchasing a home on the hills overlooking Rutherford with a small vineyard, Rich Frank partnered with his friend Rombauer to produce wine at the facility, but after a catastrophic fire spared only the historic building in 2000, Rich became the sole owner and rebuilt the damaged portion of the winery, renaming it Frank Family Vineyards. Sourced from 380 acres of estate vineyards in Carneros, Rutherford, and Capell Valley, long time winemaker and GM Todd Graff employs the same barrel aging across the Napa Collection, utilizing a mix of one-third new French oak barrels with one-third in once-used barrels and one-third in twice-used barrels. Sourced from cooler climate vineyards in Carneros, the luscious 2022 Frank Family Vineyard Chardonnay balances rich fragrant fruit and a creamy texture from lees stirring with bright acidity, while the richly aromatic 2022 Frank Family Pinot Noir reveals fresh, juicy fruit hinting of earthy spice with vibrant acidity on a satiny finish. The rich 2021 Frank Family Vineyard Zinfandel offers ripe dark bramble fruit layered with pepper and spice from estate vineyards in Capell Valley and Rutherford while the smooth and satisfying 93 pt. 2021 Frank Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon boasts “moderate to full tannins around a mix of bright red cherries, black cherries, mint and cassis” according to James Suckling with well-integrated tannins that promise a decade of longevity.

A range of deliciously appealing Napa Valley wines that overdeliver value, these Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley selections reflect Frank Family’s trademark consistency and quality, a mix of well-crafted Napa wines guaranteed to please at a price that won’t break the bank.

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The most widely available Frank Family cab is firm and structured in this drought vintage, wrapping moderate to full tannins around a mix of bright red cherries, black cherries, mint and cassis accents. No hurry to drink it. Best from 2026.

93 points, James Suckling (Jan 2024)

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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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2016 Damilano Barolo Cannubi (750ml)

Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

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Widely acclaimed as one of the best vintages in 25 years, the breathtaking 2016 Barolo vintage “lives up to the hype” according to the Wine Enthusiast's Kerin O'Keefe, producing elegantly structured Nebbiolo wines with great richness and long-lived tannins. Taking advantage of our long-standing relationships in Piedmont, Barolo fans and collectors of bold Italian reds will want to secure a share of these highly rated, value priced 2016 Baroli, selecting a few favorites or mixing a case or two and reaping the benefits for years to come.

From perhaps the finest ‘garagiste’ in Piedmont, Mario Marengo’s long-lived 95 pt. 2016 Marengo Barolo offers “beautifully pure and brilliant fruit” according to the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner, calling it a “graceful expression” of Barolo worth seeking out. Vinous critic Antonio Galloni describes the elegant 93 pt. 2016 Prunotto as an “airy, finessed Barolo” crafted to enjoy now, while critic James Suckling calls the dazzling old vine 97 pt. 2016 Domenico Clerico Ciabot Mentin “very powerful with intensely rich tannins that show polish and strength” and Monica Larner describes the silky 96 pt. 2016 Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova as “a terrific go-to Barolo” with “impeccable balance.” Called “one of the best Barolos I have tasted from Rocche Costamagna” by critic Galloni, the ready to enjoy 95 pt. 2016 Rocche Costamagna Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata “shows just how appealing this vintage is.” Among the smallest production gems in this selection, the outstanding 95 pt. 2016 Enzo Boglietti Brunate and 95 pt. 2016 Andrea Oberto Rocche dell'Annunziata are both richly structured, superlative Nebbiolos poised to reward patient cellaring priced at a fraction of higher profile producers. A pair of excellent wines from Luigi Baudana, the 95 pt. 2016 Barolo Baudana offers a bigger, lush fruit profile according to Monica Larner, while the 96 pt. 2016 Barolo Cerretta boasts the Cru’s signature minerality, both just approaching their decades’ long drinking windows. A powerful, long-lived Barolo that delivers exceptional value, the 98 pt. 2016 Damilano Barolo Cannubi “boasts muscular, imposing structure and power” according to critic James Suckling, and the artisan-crafted 94 pt. 2016 Elio Altare Barolo is “positively stunning” and ready to enjoy over the next decade. From a favorite B-21 producer, the profound 96 pt. 2016 Massolino Barolo Parussi is sourced from Castiglione Falletto, capturing all its “sensuality” according to critic Galloni and “firmly structured,” for over two decades of enjoyment according to the Wine Enthusiast’s Kerin O’Keefe. Owned by Luigi Scavino, cousin to Enrico Scavino of the more famous Paolo Scavino winery, critic Galloni describes Azelia’s Barolos as “spectacular,” both selections crafted from old vines, the elegant 95 pt. 2016 Margheria “showing the natural weight and gravitas of Serralunga” while the 94 pt. 2016 San Rocco is “deep, powerful and loaded with pedigree.” Finally, described as “positively stellar” and “captivating” by Galloni, the 97 pt. 2016 Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Enrico VI is “full and complex with a gorgeous palate” according to James Suckling, already offering a glimpse of its bright future ahead.

From a top-rated vintage hailed by critics across the board, the 2016 Baroli are “truly spectacular, breathtaking wines” according to Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, describing them as capturing “all the pedigree that Nebbiolo and Barolo are capable of.” While each of these selections reflects their unique terroirs, these 2016 Barolo all share a lush density of elegant, fresh fruit, focused savory acidity and substantial tannic structure that make them all winning choices, some ready to enjoy now but all poised to evolve over the next decades – echoing the advice of James Suckling, “buy, drink and enjoy this marvelous vintage.”

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The fruit feels so comfortable here, in the ripe-red zone; it ranges from cherry kernel to chocolate-coated red plums to glazed cherries. Integrated hints of bark and sandalwood. Full-bodied with strapping tannins and muscular, imposing structure and power. Notwithstanding, everything is in striking balance and delivered with remarkable precision and grit. Drink from 2026.

98 points, James Suckling (Sep 2020)

The Damilano 2016 Barolo Cannubi shows depth and a profound nature. This is the DNA of the Cannubi cru, maybe the most celebrated in the appellation with mildly compact, well-draining sandy soils (actually, a mix of 45% sand, 35% silt and 20% clay, to be precise). These conditions contribute to the dark concentration and the firm textural support found here. These assets are particularly apparent in this classic vintage. Dark fruit and dried cherry cede to earthy truffle and licorice. Of these various single-vineyard expressions, the tight tannins on this Cannubi definitely suggest a long drinking window. This wine is my favorite in this flight from Damilano, and this vintage of 40,000 bottles is distinguished by its sheer excellence.

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

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)

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2019 Cheval des Andes (750ml)

Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina

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Described as the “Grand Cru of Argentina,” this selection of highly rated Cheval des Andes vintages boasts Argentinian Malbec in its most elegant incarnation, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and in some years a little Petit Verdot to yield fresh, juicy dark fruit and mineral-tinged tannins with a finish that goes on and on, some releases ready to enjoy now and all a last chance opportunity for Malbec lovers and collectors to secure exceptional back vintages as well as the highly allocated current release at unbeatable prices.

Formed as a collaboration between Cheval Blanc and Argentina’s Terrazas de los Andes in 1999, Cheval des Andes was created to express the most nuanced and vibrant qualities of Argentinian Malbec from the country’s top terroir crafted with the refined elegance of a First Growth Bordeaux, sourced from 123 acres of high-altitude estate vineyards planted with old vine Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Described as “a hedonistic Cheval” by the Wine Advocate’s Luis Gutierrez, the 97 pt. 2012 Cheval des Andes is an “utterly suave and seamless blend in the style of a ripe Right Bank wine” according to Stephen Tanzer of Vinous, while the 98 pt. 2013 Cheval des Andes is a “powerful wine with terrific ripe tannins” that promise a “slow and eventful evolution,” both ready to enjoy over the next few years. Crafted with 83% Malbec, James Suckling calls the 97 pt. 2014 Cheval des Andes “a rich and round-textured red with gentle tannins” boasting “a long plush finish” according to the Wine Spectator’s Kim Marcus with built-in longevity. The Wine Advocate’s Luis Gutierrez describes the 98 pt. 2018 Cheval des Andes as “the finest Cheval des Andes I’ve ever tasted” that’s an “impeccably balanced” and “brilliant wine” with over a decade of evolution ahead according to Jeb Dunnuck. Crafted with a 50-50 blend of Malbec and Cab, the powerful 98 pt. 2019 Cheval des Andes is “a real high point in the progression of Cheval des Andes” according to Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson, continuing Cheval’s “steady ascent towards the summit of the very best and most sought-after New World reds” according to critic Tim Atkin.

Combining legendary Bordeaux First Growth wine making expertise with the very best terroir in Argentina, these 97 plus pt. selections from Cheval des Andes attest to the impeccable level of detail from vineyard management to wine making that is built into its legacy, a must buy for Malbec fans whether putting together a mixed case or selecting a few favorites, available in a range of formats and original wooden cases for cellaring.

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The 2019 Cheval des Andes had a more reductive vinification and élevage, making the wine a bit shy and in need of time to open up, as one of their objectives was to make it more age-worthy. Another objective is to get to a 50/50 blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, which they achieved in this vintage for the first time, going back to the initial character of the wine that was the idea of Argentinean winemaker Roberto de la Mota; so, they are closing the circle and going back to the initial idea, with more implication from the Cheval Blanc team. This is the first vintage fully under the charge of the new French winemaker, Gerald Gabillet, who fermented by plot, isolating some specific parts of the vineyard, like the borders where you tend to get higher yields because of the irrigation. It matured in 225- and 400-liter oak barrels and in oak vats. They used more barrels and vats from Stockinger, which they like and rotate; the wine spends an average of 13 to 14 months in oak, but some lots get 11 months and others get 16. 2019 was a mild vintage, cooler than 2017 and warmer than 2018, with rain at the right time, which helped to avoid hydric stress, and without extremes (which they had in 2020 with three weeks of extreme heat). The wine is young and tender and a bit oaky, which Gerald attributed to the reductiveness; it's ripe without excess, with around 14.2% alcohol, mellow acidity and velvety tannins. There's more Cabernet here, so the aromatic expression can be something between 2017 and 2018, but Cabernet marks the palate a lot and makes the wine more age-worthy, as it provides the structure and length that the Malbec lacks. So, the wine might be less accessible when young and should develop slowly in bottle. It's tasty and supple and has the ingredients and the balance for what they are aiming for. In the following vintages, they follow this path, and Gabillet feels that having more precision allows the wines to reflect the differences between vintages better. They keep producing around 100,000 bottles. It was bottled in late January 2021. The way they want to describe the wine is the Argentinean expression of Cheval Blanc. And I can only agree.

98 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Issue # 262 - Aug 2022)

The 2019 Cheval des Andes is a 50/50 blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from Las Compuertas and Paraje Altamira, Mendoza. The 2019 was 40% aged in 225-liter barrels, 40% in 500-liter barrels and 20% in foudres. It’s red with violet flecks in the glass. It has a fresh nose of plum and blackcurrant accompanied by hints of white pepper, mint and violets over a bed of cedar and sandalwood. On the palate, the feel is finely grained with a leaner, more agile flow than in previous years, while the freshness brings plenty of energy before the lengthy finish of fruit and country herb aromas.

97 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous (Nov 2021)

A refined but spicy Cheval, showing charcoal, blueberries, wild herbs, lavender and hints of bacon and cedar. Medium to full body with extremely fine tannins that get dialed into the fruit with violet, spices and sweet blue fruit at the end. Long and subtle. Drink or hold.

97 points, James Suckling (Aug 2022)

The 2019 Cheval des Andes, a blend of 50% Malbec and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, is the result of a joint venture between Chateau Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de Los Andes. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it rolls out with broody notions of scorched earth, dried herbs, damp soil, and crushed rocks over a core of baked plums and warm cassis, plus a hint of licorice. The medium-bodied palate is delicately crafted with subtle savory and earthy flavors framed by chewy tannins, finishing minerally.

96+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Aug 2022)

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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)

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2019 Brezza Barolo Cannubi (750ml)

Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

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Ranking among “the finest Barolos being made” by the Wine Enthusiast’s Kerin O’Keefe, the elegant 95 pt. 2019 Brezza Barolo Cannubi boasts brightly perfumed aromas and silky, red spiced fruit with layered complexity that has made Cannubi one of Barolo’s most famed and collectible Crus, bargain priced at a fraction of its better-known competitors and available in a variety of age worthy formats for stocking the cellar.

Located just a few steps from the center of the town of Barolo, the historic Brezza winery is run by fourth generation Enzo and his nephew Francesco, continuing the family tradition of bottling wines from estate grown Nebbiolo fruit since 1910. Considered icons of traditional winemaking while employing sustainable practices including organic viticulture for over a decade, Brezza’s vineyards span a total of 16.5 hectares surrounded by hazelnut groves, its 1.4-hectare parcel in Cannubi originally planted between 1993 and 2003. Situated where two of Barolo’s most important geological formations meet (Cannubi coming from the Latin “connubio” or marriage), Brezza’s Cannubi parcel is located on the prime central part of the hill, its Nebbiolo vines planted in a mix of silty sand, clay and limestone at 250 meters above sea level on a southeasterly orientation favorable for even ripening. Surrounded by the highest slopes of La Morra, Castiglione Falletto and Monforte that shelter it from the cold and wind, Enzo and Francesco cultivate their sloping Cannubi vineyard by hand, employing techniques like green harvesting and thinning to further lower yields. After fermenting the hand harvested grapes with native yeasts in stainless steel, the supple and sleek 2019 Brezza Barolo Cannubi was aged in a mix of large, used Slavonian oak barrels for 24 months before being bottled unfiltered and unfined and cellared for another year prior to release, maintaining its fresh acidity while integrating refined tannins that promise over a decade of longevity.

From a “stellar vintage” that will “thrill readers who appreciate the nuance, subtlety and structure of Nebbiolo” according to Vinous critic Galloni, the powerful 95 pt. 2019 Brezza Cannubi is an elegantly crafted, finessed Barolo from a top Cru that’s well-priced for savvy collectors to enjoy often without breaking the bank, available in 750ml and 1.5L ready for cellaring at an unbeatable value.

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Coming from the heart of the original part of Cannubi, this wine lifts from the glass with such elegance that it automatically sets you on your heels. Aromas of fresh cherries, pink roses, sweet spices, new leather and incense all combine in the glass. The purity of the palate is remarkable with flavors of crushed red fruits, dried violets, wild herbs and dried earth. Superfine tannins hide their seriousness as this wine will go the distance. Drink now–2050.

96 points, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2024)

The 2019 Barolo Cannubi is one of the best wines I have tasted from Brezza in a very long time. Sweet, perfumed and silky, the 2019 bristles with Cannubi character. Crushed red berry fruit, cedar, mint, rose petal and orange zest are some of the notes that grace this exquisite but potent Barolo. Give the tannins a few years to soften.

95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2023)

$59.99

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