Varietal
Giacomo Conterno 2022 Cerretta Barbera d'Alba Piedmont, Italy
‘Cerretta’ comes from its namesake vineyard and 2008 was the family’s inaugural vintage here. Mineral-laced notes of black plums, rosemary, earth spice, and balsamic dominate the wine’s high-toned palate. This is Barbera in one of its finest forms.
$99.99
Giacomo Conterno 2014 Monfortino, Barolo Riserva DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
The wine's bouquet is nuanced and fine with redcurrant, mint, blood orange, toasted aniseed, baked clay and tarry smoke. Initially, you get a savory touch of succulent grilled meat that adds to the "chewy" quality of the wine. 100 points - Robert Parker.
$1,999.99
Giacomo Conterno 2013 Monfortino, Barolo Riserva DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Warm aromas of plums, rose petals and spices with hints of sandalwood. Some tar. Full body, dense center palate with glorious fruit and a fantastic finish. Very, very polished and fine tannins. Vertical and deep. A great Monfortino.
$1,999.99
Stolpman Vineyards 2022 'Para Maria de los Tecolotes' Syrah, Ballard Canyon, California
Para Maria has deep aromas of mixed berry jam, spearmint, tar and earth. The medium-bodied palate is lighter on its feet than expected, offering plush tannins, rounded acidity and a long, floral finish.
$27.99
GAJA 2019 Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Reveals multidimensional aromas and flavors of rose, cherry, licorice and spices. This is fused to a vibrant structure that, for now, gives a taut, almost racy profile. Marrying power and grace, this ends in a long, floral- and spice-tinged aftertaste.
$329.97
De Toren 2020 Fusion V, Red Blend, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Aromas of dense blackberry, plum notes with cedar shavings adding complexity. Additional layer of depth, expressed as dark, sour cherry a spiciness of tobacco with hints of aniseed. Rich core fruit with a graphite linger on the full-bodied finish.
$75.99
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 2020 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
TOR Wines 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Very structured, with firm tannins and a feeling of tension that supports the ample dark fruit flavors. Dusky, spicy oak aromas with macerated cherries, blackcurrants and red cherries on the palate. 95 points - James Suckling
$119.99
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
Antiyal 2019 Kuyen, Red Blend, Maipo Valley, Chile
The aromatic palette is very complex, expressing notes of licorice , prune , blackcurrant , blackberries , blueberry , sweet spices and mocha . The wine is dense and fleshy, with supple tannins and a refreshing acidity which makes it juicy and delicious.
$43.99
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 2024 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.
$59.99
L'Ecole No. 41 2022 Chenin Blanc, Yakima Valley, Washington
The seriously good ‘Yakima Valley’ Chenin Blanc is an ode to wines made 20 years ago. It is neatlytextured stuff with buttered brioche and salted pear flavors that combine with shades of cashew nut. Gorgeous now, enjoy this killer value over for years.
$21.99
Yamhill Valley Vineyards 2023 Estate Pinot Noir, McMinnville, Oregon
A beautiful wine and incredible value. Opening with strawberry skin, cranberry, fresh herbs, black currant along with underlying notes of forest floor. The palate has velvety smooth tannins, stern but also juicy fruit that morphs as the wine breathes.
$24.99
Willm 2022 Gewurztraminer Kirchberg de Barr Clos Gaensbroennel Grand Cru, Alsace, France
The 2022 Willm Grand Cru Kirschberg de Barr Clos Gaensbroennel Gewüztraminer is packed with varietal nuances. This wine shows aromas and flavors of bright apple, rustic earth, savory spices, and faint cabbage, calling for a serving of Hunan Rice Noodles.
$25.99
JAKO Wines 2022 Riviera Rosé, Verona, Italy
On the nose an explosion of aromas ranging from the typical small red berried fruits to juicy notes of
pulpy yellow-fleshed fruits. On the palate it is balanced, with a good persistence and a pleasant and fresh salty acidity.
$19.99
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
Bibi Graetz 2020 'Testamatta' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Fragrant and expressive, with prominent notes of wild roses, sour cherries, and wild strawberries. Hints of orange peel, lemon bush, dried herbs, and spice. Fragrant and expressive, with prominent notes of wild roses, sour cherries, and wild strawberries.
$89.97
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 Blanc Fumé de Pouilly, Loire, France
Simply the best Pouilly-Fumé produced. This is the top cuvée from legendary grower Didier Dagueneau and now headed by his son. Fantastic concentration and complexity due to Dagueneau's meticulous sorting of grapes for ultimate ripeness.
$159.99
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