Deep and layered, it opens with aromas of dark cherry and damp earth. The palate is both dense and ethereal, balancing rich, round fruit with a bright, lifted acidity. Notes of black tea and wild herbs add complexity, while a juicy core of red and black berries lingers through a long, refined finish. The interplay...
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Inspired by the wines of Meursault, this Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay exhibits notes of pear, melon, and tropical fruit with layers of toasty creamy oak. It’s extremely approachable and has delicious flavors of freshly baked banana bread, butterscotch pudding, caramel, and white chocolate. Don’t be fooled by the delicious laundry list of desserts we just named;...
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This outrageously delicious & silky smooth new release is a bottling of the winery’s ‘best of the best’ {as described by the world-famous wine team} selections that showcases an array of bright fruit flavors and complexity including cherry cola, pomegranate, cranberry, subtle spice and notes of herbal tea. Burgundian in profile with red plum and...
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This delightfully delicious Chardonnay is both elegant and refreshing in style. Supremely balanced with hints of bright fruit flavors (melons, citrus, plus honey crisp apples) and minerality that delivers an overall elegance rarely found outside France. This wine truly has something to offer Chardonnay lovers of every stripe and we highly recommend.” – August 2022
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The Suerte Vineyard Pinot Noir is succulent, bright, and finessed, with notes of fresh strawberry, boysenberry, red cherries, and sweet baking spice, translating to a palate that is a perfect balance of sweet ripe fruits, savory herbs, oolong tea and silky tannins that establish a firm backbone. Delicious now with a wide array of menus...
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One of the first 2020 1er Cru Burgundy we’ve judged from bottle, this awe-inspiring nectar is every bit as spectacular as our barrel tastings last Fall. An alluring bouquet of fresh pears, honeysuckle and gardenia introduce a satiny texture and exhilarating flavors of lemon oil, poached apples, plus hints of buttery croissant and deliciously toasted...
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The Nid Tisse Bacigalupi Vineyard 2019 is also superb with an even more impressive finish that is simultaneously refreshing and supremely delicious with silky white peach, lemon crème Brule, and freshly baked croissant flavors. Savor this gem with an array of seafood menus or creamy French cheeses for a memorable happy hour. Best now through...
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A monumentally impressive young red from Italy’s lauded 2015 vintage, the aromas of this Barolo leap from the glass with notes of truffles, aged balsamic, and fresh figs. A plethora of dazzling flavors commence with notes of currants, olive tapenade, white truffles, baking spices and savory hints of prosciutto. The mesmerizing finish culminates with notes...
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The Fiancée 2019 is an intensely delicious red wine (reminding us why we fell in love with Chateauneuf du Pape decades ago) that is impressive now and has a distinguished future. This thoroughbred displays immense power with bold tannins and irresistible layers of opulent flavors tightly wound including kirsch, framboise, black cherry, baking spices and...
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This awe-inspiring white wine boasts fragrant honeysuckle and gardenias on the bouquet. Charming notes of kiwi, honeydew melon and Key lime pie romanced us from the beginning. Refreshing lemon zest, tangerine and white peaches led to a sultry finish that was oh-so-creamy and pure fun! This is a winner. – October 2021
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The Amiot Clos de la Roche 2017 is an exquisite new discovery that displays all the finesse and age-worthy elegance guaranteed to impress true Burgundy connoisseurs. Reminiscent of pricier selections from the adjacent Chambertin vineyard, this Clos de la Roche features bright aromas including lavender and Oolong tea leading into a cornucopia of subtle fruit...
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