Varietal
Dalla Valle Vineyards 2019 MAYA Proprietary Blend, Napa Valley, California
Unfurls to reveal redcurrant preserves, kirsch, boysenberries and wild blueberries, followed by iron ore, red roses, cardamom, fallen leaves and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, the palate is stunningly graceful and refined. 100 points-Wine Advocate
$599.99
Pio Cesare 2021 Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Lovely perfumes of flowers, fresh strawberries and raspberries follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate with fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Citrus and spice undertones. Finishes long and intense. Tannic finish decant it.
$79.99
Arnaud Mortet 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Aromas of sweet cherries, berries, dried flowers and rich soil tones. The wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with a generous core of fruit that cloaks its velvety tannins, displaying excellent energy and concluding with a persistent finish.
$549.99
Nicolò Grippaldi 2020 'Salvatore Grippaldi' Sicilia, Sicily, Italy
Lovely aromas of baked strawberries, crushed cherries, black tea and roses. Full-bodied with powdery tannins that coat the mouth. Nuanced and light-footed with subtle concentration that allows for a generous finish. Very nicely balanced and articulate.
$79.99
Caroline Morey 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 'Les Chambrees' Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Quite a refined bouquet, majoring on elegance rather than weight. Delicate, nuanced, good acidity, a pure and perfumed Chassagne for the medium term. Not too reductive at this stage. Drink from 2027-2032.
$199.97
CIRQ 2022 Pinot Noir, Russian River, Sonoma, California
This wild and intense Pinot delivers punchy aromas of raspberry coulis, purple flowers and cola spice on the nose, while the palate delivers a brace of cherries, rose petals, licorice and orange peel. Spicy stuff that will thrill Russian River lovers.
$184.97
Ferdinando Principiano 2020 'Boscareto' Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Only made in vintages where the wine is expected to age 30+ years. Complex, classic rose and Serralunga anise on nose, wonderfully vibrant from start to finish. Bright red-toned fruit, orange peel, spice, mint and white pepper are beautifully delineated.
$149.99
Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy 2023 Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
The nose opens gracefully with aromas of pear, white peach and Meyer lemon, evolving toward acacia blossom, hazelnut and a touch of flint. The wine shows both nerve and richness - sleek citrus and stone fruit framed by a precise mineral backbone.
$159.99
Château Cos d'Estournel 2018 'Les Pagodes de Cos', Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France
Aromas of baked black cherries, plum preserves and crème de cassis with hints of cigar box, fungi, tilled soil and woodsmoke. The full-bodied palate delivers mouth-coating black fruit preserves with a beautiful earthy undercurrent.
$74.97
Loghi 2020 Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Soft and perfectly ripe cherries, cherry cordial, forested truffled earthiness, and cocoa fill the nose as well as the mouth, and then is a long roller coast of a finish with intermingled acidity and delicious tannins.
$27.99
Chatêau d'Yquem 2022 'Y' Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux, France
This is a big white with sliced apple, pineapple and lychee fruit. It’s full-bodied and dense with lots of fruit and phenolics on the mid-palate. A roundness and power at the end. From the same plots as Yquem. 40% Sémillon and 60% Sauvignon Blanc.
$229.99
Domaine Leflaive 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, the 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a textural, elegantly muscular wine evocative of pear, toasted almonds, white flowers, peach and vanilla pod. Layered and powerful, it concludes with a long, saline finish.
$1,299.99
M. Chapoutier 2023 La Bernardine, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Rhône, France
Aromas of cardamom, garrigue, spices and pepper. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and generously extracted, with plenty of youthfully chewy tannins, it's framed by a muscular, rather dense palate with a firm, slightly dry finish. Grenache and Syrah.
$59.97
Dominio de Pingus 2018 'Pingus' Ribera del Duero, Spain
Very perfumed and aromatic with blackberry, cherry, blueberry and fresh flowers, such as violets. Full-bodied with a tight, clipped, fine-tannined structure and a long, focused finish. Refined and linear. Drink 2023-2038. 100 points-Wine Advocate.
$1,299.99
Domaine Guion 2021 Bourgueil Cuvée Candide, Loire, France
Vibrant aromas of cassis, tart black raspberries, blackberry confit and pepper wrapped in fresh herbs and dried violets. The palate is medium bodied with fresh red and black fruits carrying sneaky yet soft tannins. Finishing long and very lively.
$27.99
Bibi Graetz 2012 Colore, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Muscular and concentrated, yet with a sense of elegance derived from vibrant acidity, this red displays black cherry, blackberry, leather, iron and tobacco flavors. Consistent from the start to the long finish. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino.
$444.99
Domaine Didier Dagueneau 2022 'Silex' Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France
Silex will always benefit from cellaring or decanting if opened young. Powerful, concentrated citrus fruit with gunflint minerality and precise, crystalline acidity. Silex is consistently the most racy and mineral-driven of Dagueneau's wines.
$209.99
Rochioli 2023 Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California
A polished, silky, pretty and streamlined version, redolent of blood orange, warmed peach, bitter cherry and damson plum fruit. Offers light accents of savory and rose petal for perfume, with a lingering sandalwood edge on the tail end.
$99.99
ARTADI 2023 Tempranillo 'Viña de Gain', Alava, Spain
A twist of minerals to the ripe, sappy fruit. Full of generous dark plums and spiced berries, this has medium to full body with tightly wound tannins and a long, structured finish...95% Tempranillo and 5% Viura
$34.99
Clouston & Co. 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Fermented and aged on its lees in a concrete egg and finished in old French oak. A heady, perfumed combo of orange, lemon, lime and honeysuckle leads on the nose. Palate is profound with layers of texture, chalky and creamy, lifted by vibrant acidity.
$19.99
REALM 2021 'Moonracer' Red Blend, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
Features earthy, savory notes of underbrush, smoked meats, tapenade with a core of warm plums, Black Forrest cake and blueberry preserves. The palate is medium to full-bodied with wonderful freshness and depth, finishing long and mineral laced.
$359.99
Arnaud Baillot 2023 Pommard, Burgundy, France
Aromas of black cherries, ripe raspberries, and dark plums are layered with notes of dried herbs, forest floor, and a touch of spice. The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, with firm yet silky tannins and a lively acidity that provides balance.
$99.99
Domaine Gonon 2024 Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes, Maconnais, France
Below the famous Solutré limestone escarpment that dominates the Pouilly-Fuissé. Ripe and inviting flavours; intense citrus combined with more tropical fruits. Texture has a creaminess to it, and there is a delicate biscuity note - a great all-rounder.
$32.99
By Farr 2021 Farrside Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia
Fragrant nose, ripe raspberries, dried flowers, wild strawberries, forest floor and fine wood savouriness. A muscular Pinot Noir on the palate with certain aging potential, elegant mid-palate with good length, terroir character.
$89.99