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2020 Joseph Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE

$325. 00
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$3900.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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Classic ruby color. Bright and fresh aromas of red pinot fruit are liberally laced with plenty of floral and spice wisps. The delicious, rich and seductively textured medium-bodied flavors possess an opulent mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the firm, clean, dry, youthfully austere and mildly warm finale. Drink: 2030+.
90-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes is perfumed and elegant, soaring from the glass with scents of roses, peonies, orange rind and sweet red berries. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and sensual, with melting tannins, succulent acids and a saline finish, it's one of the most ethereal wines in the range.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Charmes 1er Cru has a ripe nose with raspberry, cranberry and quite conspicuous rose petal scents. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet, ripe tannins, the new oak a little more present here, smooth towards the finish that just needs a little more Chambolle DNA. Drink: 2024-2038.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
A slightly less intense but pretty purple, some whole bunches here. They also stretch out the fruit across the palate beautifully. This is a very deft Chambolle with plenty of nuance, extremely floral, and with a graceful structure.
93-95 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2015 Luigi Baudana Barolo Cerretta

Piedmont, ITALY

$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

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If the Baudana is a wine of sensuality, the 2015 Barolo Cerretta is a Barolo of virile, explosive power, which, among other things, shows just how different the wines of Serralunga can be. Black cherry, plum, sage, menthol and licorice hit the palate in a firm, massively tannic Barolo that is going to require considerable patience. The Cerretta is the embodiment of Serralunga richness and structure. What a wine!
95 Points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2019 Chateau de Chamirey En Sazenay Mercurey Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2027-2028)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Very deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Lifted black cherry and anise aromas overlay scorched earth, black olive and spicy cedar notes. Rich, concentrated flavours of black cherry, dark plum and anise are underscored by bright acidity with some scorched earth, dried herb and spicy cedar elements lingering in the background. Sturdy yet fine grained tannin structure. Solid power with a ripe yet sculptured finish.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%
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The 2019 Mercurey 1er Cru En Sazenay is another fine success, exhibiting aromas of raspberries, plums, spices and violets. Medium to full-bodied, lively and precise, with tangy acids and a saline finish, it's a fine-boned, elegant wine from this steeply sloping site. Drink 2021-2038.
92 Points
William Kelley – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2021 4 Monos Viticultores GR-10

SPAIN

$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

A blend of 85% Garnacha Tinta, 5% Carinena, 5% Morenillo and 5% Syrah. Semi translucent bright red colour with a light red hue. A mix of sour and red cherry scents greet the nostrils followed by some fresh herb, stalk, graphite and white pepper notes. Fresh and focused, the light, elegant palate features crunchy red cherry as well as cranberry and sour cherry fruits over stony mineral, earthy fresh herb and pepper characters. Lively acidity and slightly chalky tannins. Finishes taut and snappy.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%
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I also tasted two vintages of the entry-level red. The 2021 GR-10 Tinto was produced with 85% Garnacha and 15% Cariñena. which was fermented with full clusters and matured in barrels of different sizes and one 4,200-liter oak vat for seven months. It has 13.5% alcohol and very good freshness. There's more Cariñena in this 2021 than in the 2020, and it has a lighter color—they used a vineyard that wasn't used in 2020, and it delivers lighter-colored wines. This is surprisingly harmonious and bright. It's fine-boned, medium-bodied and zippy, though maybe the tannins are not as perfect as those of the 2020, and it has some grip; but this comes through as very harmonious and elegant. A bargain! Drink 2023-2028.
93 Points
Luis Gutiérrez – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2021 Mendel Wines Lunta Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Matured for 6 months in used French oak. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe blueberry, liquorice and dark cherry aromas infused with dried herbs drift out of the glass followed by some light earth and spice notes. Rich juicy ripe blueberry and dark cherry fruits meld into dried herb, liquorice and spicy vanilla elements. Fine grained tannins with a lick of youthful freshness to the spicy and succulently fruited long finish. An easy drinking fruit driven Malbec that offers good value.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2020 A-Mano Negroamaro

Puglia, ITALY

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

From 30-60 year old vines. Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Nosing offers up a combination of Morello and dried cherries followed by some liquorice, vanilla and cinnamon notes. Mid weighted with a soft fleshy feel the palate features Morello and dried cherry flavours over vanilla, dried herbs, earth and cinnamon spice. Fine grained tannins with a spicy medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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2018 A. Gere Merlot

HUNGARY

$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2023)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Matured in 70% new and 30% second fill small oak barrels for a period of 16 months. Dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red to brick red hue. Aromas of red currant are overlaid by earth and leather notes with some dried herb and spice also evident. Mid weighted the palate features ripe red currant fruits which carry good flesh over an earth, dried herb and spicy tobacco back drop. Fine polished tannins with a mix of red currant fruit, earth and spice lingering through the elegant finish.
Drink now.
Alc. 13%

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2021 AA Badenhorst Papegaai Dry Red

Swartland, SOUTH AFRICA

$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

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Aromas of sliced strawberries, red cherries and rooibos tea. Medium-bodied with juicy texture. Soft tannins keep the fresh red and blue berry palate in line. Easygoing appeal. A grenache-based blend with both red and white grapes added. Drink now. Screw cap.
89 Points
JamesSuckling.com
This is a blend of all the grapes from the farm, white and red.
Bright and crunchy, red fruited and slightly savoury, has good spice detail, fine tannins cinching things well. Beautifully fresh and perfumed, vitality in spades and a thirst-quenching deliciousness. So vibrant, moreish and lingers with chewy, powdery-minerally character for ages. Such a delight. Drink cold! Fun. Drink 2022 - 2025.
93 Points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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2021 AA Badenhorst Ramnasgras Cinsault

Swartland, SOUTH AFRICA

$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Diam Cork

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Aromas of red cherries, moss, bark and whole nutmeg. Medium-bodied with soft, fine tannins. A sturdy core of red fruit and berries sits at the center,with charming baking spice. Restrained. From vines planted in 1958. Sustainable. Drink or hold.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com
From 1960s planted cinsault. A unique parcel that is set aside in a 1200 litre foudre.
Perfumed and fine boned in the palate, a sleek and silky expression with light feel but intensity of fruit and a really fine sheath of tannin, plus the mouth-watering cranberry tang to acidity. It’s all little red berries and dried herbs, game meat and vibrancy. Compact and energetic. What a fantastic expression. Drink 2022 - 2027.
95 Points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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2021 AA Badenhorst Raaigras Grenache

Swartland, SOUTH AFRICA

$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

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Pretty aromas of sliced strawberries, grated nutmeg, moss and walnut. Medium-bodied with supple tannins that run the length of the wine. Perfumed and floral on the palate with subtle red fruit concentration. Textural and delicate. From vines planted in 1952. Sustainable. Drink or hold.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2019 AA Badenhorst Ramnasgras Cinsault

Swartland, SOUTH AFRICA

$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

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Floral, dried-cranberry and apple aromas follow through to a medium body, fine and polished tannins and a lightly dusty finish with pleasant fruit. Drink now.
91 Points
JamesSuckling.com (August 2021)
Straight cinsault, the fancy release, mid 60’s planting of the gear. In Swartland.
Fine boned red wine expression but with heaps of freshness, buckets of spice, sappy tannins and a powdery, minerally finish. Lighter style, fine boned, silky and elegant. A very pure, almost pinot like expression but with more grunt. Stellar expression. Drink 2021 - 2027
94 Points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front (September 2021)

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2018 AA Badenhorst Family Red

Swartland, SOUTH AFRICA

$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Crafted from old bush vines planted in the 1950’s and 1960’s which are grown without irrigation on various types of granite soil. The vineyards are planted on varying facing slopes bringing tremendous variety to the fruit. Fruit from other selected sites within the appellation are also purchased to complete the final blends.

The fruit is fermented 100% whole bunch in large concrete tanks and wooden vats, with post ferment maceration continuing for up to 4 months. Maturation takes place in a mixture of barrels and large, neutral foudres. Inspired by the history of the old, long forgotten Cape Blends that were around before the advent of modern winemaking.

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A blend of 56% Shiraz, 19% Grenache, 12.5% Cinsault and 12.5% Tinta Barocca, the 2018 Family Red Blend begins with a fruity and rustic nose of wild brush, smoked meat, black olive, elements of dark cherry and plum before showcasing subtle aromas of wilted flowers and baked clay. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of juicy tobacco and bitter black tea and a balanced structure with firm, buttressing tannins as the wine sits on the tongue. The wine concludes with a drying finish and lasting flavors of black cherry skin and dusty plums with a nuance of undusted leather. I can see this being incredibly versatile with food. Just give it some time in the cellar before opening. Drink 2022 - 2032.
91 points
Anthony Mueller - Robert Parkers Wine Advocate (February 2021)

The 2018 Red Blend, comprising Shiraz, Grenache, Cinsault and Tinta Barocca fermented in concrete tanks, offers appealing mulberry, black plum, curry leaf and potpourri aroma that gradually gain intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with red berry fruit, white pepper and clove. The finish has a precision that I admire and a saltiness that lingers in the mouth. Toothsome! Drink 2022 - 2032.
92 points
Neal Martin - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (April 2021)

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2018 Abad Dom Bueno Mencia Laderas del Norte

Bierzo, SPAIN

$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Produced from Mencia grapes with maturation taking place in French oak for 12 months. Very deep black dark red core with a dark red black tinged hue. Intense ripe black cherry, liquorice and blackberry aromas intermix with dark chocolate, vanillin cedar, earth and hints of spicy leather. Rich blackberry and black cherry fruits overlay a back drop of liquorice, dark chocolate, earthy vanillin cedar, leather and spice. Opulent yet chewy textural feel with a sturdy tannin structure. The slightly dryish yet generously fruited finish has an underlying earthiness to it.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2018 Abtole Tempranillo Crianza

Rioja, SPAIN

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Nosing offers up ripe black cherry, prune and scorched earth aromas followed by tobacco and spicy dried herb notes. The ripe medium bodied palate features black cherry and liquorice fruits over dried herbs, spicy tobacco and scorched earth characters. Dryish finish with chewy tannins and a firmish medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2016 Agly Brothers Cotes du Roussillon Villages

Cotes de Roussillon, FRANCE

$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

A blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache matured in French oak barriques for 18 months. Midnight black in colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Aromas of black cherry and liquorice have a leathery overlay with notions of graphite, scorched earth and pepper following on. Medium to full bodied, rich black raspberry, black cherry, liquorice and leather flavours are wrapped up in a tense chewy mouthfeel. Scorched earth, provincial herbs and peppered dried meat elements are also evident. Muscular tannin structure finishing dry and slightly grippy with a long peppery aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%

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From the same parcel every year and a blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache, the purple-hued 2016 Côtes du Roussillon Villages gives up a very young, juicy bouquet of blue fruits, violets, lavender, and pepper. This beauty packs ample fruit and offers terrific purity, full body, and supple, sweet tannins. It needs a year of bottle age but is a ripe, sexy wine. Drink 2018-2026.
93 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2022 Alamos Malbec

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Alamos is the entry level label for Argentinian giant Catena offering the best of Mendoza’s high altitude vineyards at an incredible price. Grown on foothills of the Andes Mountains at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 feet, the intense sunlight, cool evening temperatures and mineral-rich irrigation from melted mountain snow translates to a rich wine with intense flavour characteristics.
Inky black heart with a bright dark red black tinged hue. Delightful violet, blueberry, plum and liquorice scents sail from the glass trailed by some dried herb and earthy incense like notes. Rich ripe blueberry, liquorice and plum fruits slide effortlessly across the juicy palate underscored by spicy dried herbs and earthy incense infusions. Polished fine grained tannins. Showing ample freshness it concludes with a gorgeous succulence.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2022 Alamos Malbec - DAMAGED LABEL

Mendoza, ARGENTINA

Reduced from $21.99
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Alamos is the entry level label for Argentinian giant Catena offering the best of Mendoza’s high altitude vineyards at an incredible price. Grown on foothills of the Andes Mountains at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 feet, the intense sunlight, cool evening temperatures and mineral-rich irrigation from melted mountain snow translates to a rich wine with intense flavour characteristics.
Inky black heart with a bright dark red black tinged hue. Delightful violet, blueberry, plum and liquorice scents sail from the glass trailed by some dried herb and earthy incense like notes. Rich ripe blueberry, liquorice and plum fruits slide effortlessly across the juicy palate underscored by spicy dried herbs and earthy incense infusions. Polished fine grained tannins. Showing ample freshness it concludes with a gorgeous succulence.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2020 Almaviva

Valle de Maipo, CHILE

$380. 00
Bottle
$4560.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Almaviva is the ambitious partnership of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild group (Bordeaux) and Viña Concha y Toro (Chile) with the intention of creating a wine of exceptional character, complexity and ageing potential from extraordinary Chilean terroir. Launched with the 1996 vintage, consistent vineyard improvements and meticulous winemaking today mark Almaviva as one of the finest wines produced in Chile.
The 2020 vintage is adorned with a special anniversary label to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the winery.
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Fresh and deep nose, full of blueberries, minty cassis, mussels, cigars, dark spice and roasted sesame oak, which will need a year or two to fully integrate. A medium-to full-bodied Almaviva with supple, silky tannins and a wealth of black and blue fruit that provides a lot of charm now. Voluptuous and flattering on the palate, hallmarked by its tension and taut texture. Very long. This is the 25th anniversary bottling. 68% cabernet sauvignon, 24% carmenere, 6% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Drinkable now, but better from 2024.
98 points
James Suckling
2020 was exceptionally dry, with 75% less rain than usual in the period between May and September, which resulted in an earlier harvest to produce a 2020 Almaviva with 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Carmenère (from Peumo), 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, so with no Merlot this time. The process was as careful as possible, without using any bombs, doing manual and optical sorting of the grapes, pressing in small vertical presses and aging of 20 months in French oak barrels, 73% of them new and the rest second use. The wine reached good ripeness with 14.9% alcohol. It still shows the effect of the élevage a bit, with abundant notes of sweet spices, a creamy touch and some smoke. I tasted it next to the 2019, and the wines have a very similar aromatic palette with a clear note of baked peppers. What was amazing in 2020 was that they harvested the Carmenere almost five weeks earlier than they normally would, and the result is not a green wine at all. As in all dry years, the wines show a little more tannic, a little in the style of the 2017—but the 2020 has more tension than the 2017, and the 2017 was more powerful and with a bigger tannic structure. The 2019 had more volume than the 2018, and the 2020 is closer to the 2019 than the 2018. 200,000 bottles produced. It was bottled during the second half of February 2022. Drink: 2024 - 2036.
96 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate

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- Nick's Import
2020 Almaviva Epu

Valle de Maipo, CHILE

$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.8%

Closure: Cork

Almaviva is the ambitious partnership of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild group (Bordeaux) and Viña Concha y Toro (Chile) with the intention of creating a wine of exceptional character, complexity and ageing potential from extraordinary Chilean terroir. Launched with the 1996 vintage, consistent vineyard improvements and meticulous winemaking today mark Almaviva as one of the finest wines produced in Chile.
For the second year running, we see the release of the second wine from Almaviva, named Epu. With a slightly higher Cabernet component in this wine the feel is more reminiscent of Bordeaux.
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Lots of finely roasted sweet spice and roasted sesame to the blackberries, cassis and iron, together with hints of blue fruit and cured meat. A medium-to full-bodied palate, filled with rather generous sweet berries. Fleshy, supple and savory with quite fine-grained tannins and a long finish. First year with 10% new wood. 81% cabernet sauvignon, 12% carmenere, 5% merlot and 2% cabernet franc. Already delicious, but can hold, too.
94 points
James Suckling
The current release of their second wine is the 2020 Epu. It's selected from the same terroir and vineyard in Puente Alto, one of the most reputed places for Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile, but from the younger vines (five- to 20-year-old vines) and harvested a little earlier to preserve acidity and fruit. In the warm and dry 2020 vintage, the wine was produced with a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Carmenere, 5% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, usually higher in Cabernet and lower in Carmenere than Almaviva. It has red ripe berries, the textbook blackberries and cassis and some creamy oak. It's ripe at 14.8% alcohol and has mellow acidity, good freshness and balance, with a pH of 3.71 and 4.8 grams of acidity (tartaric). It matured for 12 months in French barriques, 10% new and 90% second use. The wine has a bright nose with a clean note of baked "morrón" peppers intermixed with red berry compote. It has a velvety plate with the luxurious texture of the modern Bordeaux, with abundant, slightly dusty tannins. It's approachable and round but should reward some time in bottle. This is a pretty serious Epu. 75,000 bottles produced. It was bottled at the end of 2021 and the first days of 2022. Drink: 2023 - 2030.
94 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate

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2021 Santa Cristina Toscana

Tuscany, ITALY

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

A delicious entry level blend from Antinori produced from Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot.
Totally opaque black dark red colour with a youthful looking purple red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of red currant and red cherries which combine with dusty earth and spicy fresh herb notes. Savoury and generous, ripe red currant and red to dark cherry fruits carry good flesh over an inky earth, fresh herb and spice back drop. Slightly grainy tannins finishing with ample freshness and an expressive spicy red to dark fruited aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2016 Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Vignaferrova Riserva Brunello di Montalcino

Tuscany, ITALY

$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2031-2033)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Totally opaque black dark red in colour with a dark red brick red tinged hue. Blossoming from the glass with wonderful intensity are enticing aromas of spicy red to dark currants, red cherries, dried herbs, earth, tobacco, traces of vanillin cedar and hints of leather. Rich red currant and dark cherry fruits infused with a mix of tobacco and dried herbs are underpinned by vibrant acidity which lends terrific freshness. Vanillin cedar, earthy leather and spice characters add further personality. Taut sturdy mouth feel with a robust tannin structure. Concludes firm, rustic and spicy.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%
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Wonderful aromas of dried orange peel, tangerines, dark cherries and flowers follow through to a full body with firm, chewy tannins that are polished and balanced. It’s extremely long and beautiful at the end. A little shy, but shows so much potential for aging. Try after 2024.
96 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2010 Antinori Solaia

Tuscany, ITALY

$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Solaia comes from a 50 acre vineyard located on the Antinori Tignanello estate, in the gently rolling hillsides in the heart of Chianti Classico.
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The 2010 Solaia puts on an incredible show that hits all the senses and keeps your unyielding attention for as long as there is wine in the bottle. There are various ways to describe the bouquet. First, is the wine’s sweet side, as this beautiful 75-20-5 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc delivers ripe cherry, black currant, baking spice and dark chocolate. After that, the wine becomes redolent of tobacco, balsam, bay leaf, rum cake and dark licorice. The bouquet is all encompassing and complete. A firmly structured backbone is padded generously by the fleshy richness of its consistency. This is a gorgeous wine that will age for decades. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2040.
97 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate
In this context, it is obvious why the 2010 is the greatest Solaia ever made. The 2010 has it all; expressive aromatics, wonderfully nuanced fruit and tons of supporting structure. The 2010 has been magnificent since I started tasting the component wines in 2011. Now that it is in bottle, it is every bit as stunning as I had hoped. Readers will not want to miss this towering masterpiece from the Antinori family. Ideally, the 2010 should be cellared until at least age ten. This mesmerizing, wonderfully complete Solaia represents the height of finesse Antinori started to achieve with the 2004. In time, the 2010 will be recognized as one of the all-time legendary Solaias. Actually, it already is. I can't think of a better wine with which to wrap up this monumental, truly once-in-a-lifetime tasting. Drink 2020-2054.
98 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
A triumph for Solaia. It suggests the greatness of the legendary 1997 Solaia. This is a wine with very subtle and complex aromas and flavors with currants, licorice and raspberries. Wonderful nose. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a long, long finish. It lasts for minutes on the palate. Love this wine. The precision of the cabrenet sauvignon comes through here. Better in 2016.
98 points
James Suckling
The 2010 Solaia is less immediately giving on the nose than the Tignanello of the same vintage, taking time to reveal nuances of grilled herbs, black raspberry and currants beneath the cedar and spice. As it opens, it builds in intensity reaching a crescendo on the long powerful finish. There is plenty of dense fruit to back up mouth filling tannins, which are remarkably sophisticated and a testament to the ongoing fine tuning at this Antinori property. Drink 2020 - 2040.
98 points
Michaela Morris - Decanter
Already one of Italy's most iconic bottlings, this gorgeous 2010 is already a classic. Its complex and intense bouquet unfolds with ripe blackberries, violets, leather, thyme and balsamic herbs. The palate shows structure, poise and complexity, delivering rich black currants, black cherry, licorice, mint and menthol notes alongside assertive but polished tannins and vibrant energy. This wine will age and develop for decades. Drink 2018–2040.
97 points
Kerin O'Keefe - Wine Enthusiast

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- Nick's Import
2015 Antinori Solaia

Tuscany, ITALY

$850. 00
Bottle
$10200.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

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There is a magical infinity, a continuous loop of compatibilities, between the icon wines of Tuscany and the 2015 vintage. The stunning 2015 Solaia is solid evidence of this perfect alignment. This was a warm vintage that shows less favorably in my opinion in different parts of Italy and with other grapes that render their most elegant performances in the cooler vintages. I would put pure expressions of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese in this category. However, Tuscany and many of her great blended reds (made partially or fully with international grapes) operate according to a different logic. To me, their maximum expression comes when you can taste that Tuscan sunshine beaming from within. Its rays are brilliant and warm. They shine across the senses with opulence and intensity. The very name Solaia evokes the concept of sunshine and this unique Tuscan wine archetype I am referring to. With the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact. The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco. The mouthfeel shows intensity and power, but you don't get any heavy residue from the dry extract (measured at 33 grams per liter). Indeed, the wine feels glossy, tonic and fresh. It is composed of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and a tiny part Cabernet Franc. There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidity-prone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3.5 in pH). Finally, the tannins are beautifully sweet and ripe. This wine is meticulously executed, and the 2015 vintage lives up to an ideal of what we imagine Solaia to be. It will be released about a week after this review is published.
100 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Sep 2018)

The nose to this Solaia is truly phenomenal with currants, blackberries, roses and violets. So perfumed. Full-bodied and everything is in check and harmony with polished tannins that last for minutes. Purity and focus. Is it the greatest Solaia ever? So drinkable already, but this is a wine for ages ahead.
100 points
JamesSuckling.com

Floral, mint and medicinal herb aromas introduce this rich, black currant—infused red. Firm and compact, with vibrant structure, youthful harmony and a lingering, fruit-, herb- and spice-tinged finish. Shows terrific balance and length, with the best yet to come. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2038. 500 cases imported.
98 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

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2021 Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico

Tuscany, ITALY

$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Antinori’s Peppoli was first made in 1985 and year in year out proves to be a reliable, great value Chianti Classico. Produced from predominately Sangiovese grapes, the wine was aged for approximately 9 months in large Slavonian oak casks with a small parcel in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of fruit.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a red to dark red hue. Delightful red currant and red liquorice aromas stream out of the glass complimented by hints of vanillin cedar, earth, dried herbs and spice. Elegant and mid weighted the palate is decorated with savoury red currant and red cherry fruits which possess a fresh, energetic underbelly. Infusions of fresh herbs, dusty earth, traces of tobacco and spicy cedar lie on the back half. Fine, slightly dryish tannins with a vibrant red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
A fresh and bright Chianti Classico with energy and focus. Very typical for the appellation. Medium body. Crisp. Refreshing. Drink now.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2019 Antonelli Contrario Sagrantino

Umbria, ITALY

$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Antonelli San Marco is a 190-hectare estate acquired by the Antonelli family in 1881, making it one of the historic wineries in the Montefalco DOCG region. The estate cultivates native grapes like Trebbiano Spoletin, Grechetto, Sangiovese, and places a significant emphasis on Sagrantino.
Sagrantino is the main red grape in Montefalco, grown on hills between 300m and 400m altitude. The grapes, picked by hand, undergo a brief skin fermentation and then mature for 7 months in a blend of stainless steel tanks and concrete vats. This process results in a fresh style that can be enjoyed when young but also has the potential to age well in the bottle for several years.
Other Reviews....
The Contrario Umbria Rosso is the second wine for Antonelli's Sagrantino vines. It's dusty and floral, with violet and blue flowers complementing crushed cherries. This round, spicy, energetic effort has tantalizing acidity, maintaining a lovely freshness despite its rich red berry fruits. Fine-grained tannins coat the palate as residual acids keep the mouth watering through the long and staining finale. Drink 2024 - 2028.
89 Points
Eric Guido - Antonio Galloni's Vinous

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2019 Antonio Madeira A Palheira

Dao, PORTUGAL

$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Emanating from the glass are earthy black cherry and liquorice aromas followed by hints of leather, dried meats and pepper. Mid weighted and carrying a sense of elegance the palate features dark cherry, blueberry and liquorice fruits over vanillin earth, leather and peppered dried meat elements. Fine grained tannins with a savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2020 Antonio Madeira Tinto

Dao, PORTUGAL

$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2028-2029)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Deep midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced black and morello cherry aromas intermix with liquorice, earthy dried herbs and pepper. Rich spicy black and morello cherry as well as liquorice fruits are backed by a stern grippy tannins. Dried herb, earth and pepper elements also chime in on the dryish finish. Firm muscular yet fresh feel with a long robust aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%

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- Organic
2018 Ao Yun Shangri-La

CHINA

$599. 00
Bottle
$7188.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Ao Yun is the realisation of a dream to produce world class, Bordeaux-style wine from China. Commissioned by Moët Hennessy, Dr. Tony Jordan embarked on a four year long mission to scour the terrain of China for an ideal climate to produce top class Cabernet Sauvignon. Settling in the foothills of the Himalayas, to the north of the Yunnan province, Ao Yun hails from the legendary and remote village of Shangri-La. Sitting at an altitude ranging between 2,200 and 2,600 metres above sea level, the estate is named after the magnificent clouds that gather above the permanently snow-capped mountain ranges: in Mandarin, “Ao Yun” means “flying above the clouds”.
Farming is handled by local families across the 28 hectares of vineyards, divided among 314 blocks with 727 tiny sub-parcels. Organic viticulture is practiced in the vineyards, while everything is done by hand with no machinery. The 2018 Ao Yun is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 7% Syrah and 4% Petit Verdot.
Other Reviews....
I love the depth and complexity of the nose, which brings you down deeply into the wine, showing blackberry, ink, tar, earth, incense, cloves, and black licorice. Thyme, too. The purity of the fruit, including cassis, is the real thing. This is full-bodied, but remains so fresh and vertical on the palate. The tannins are so fine and integrated, producing a millefeuille-like layering of tannin and cool, blue fruit. Incredible wine. The greatest wine made in China so far. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 19% cabernet franc, 10% merlot, 7% syrah and 4% petit verdot. 26,000 bottles made. Drinkable now, but will be so much better in four or five years.
98 points
James Suckling
Having tasted the 2018 Ao Yun for the first time in May 2021 at high altitude in the village of Adong (where the Ao Yun winery is located), it was fascinating to retaste this vintage much closer to sea level in Beijing on December 2, 2021. This proved to be a useful comparative opportunity too, having only a few hours earlier shown the 2017 vintage in a tasting of various Shangri-La wines in Beijing the evening before. The 2018 Ao Yun is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 7% Syrah and 4% Petit Verdot. As observed in my note from May, this blend shows increased confidence in some of the other varieties coming more online in Ao Yun’s four village sites of Xidang, Sinong, Shuori and Adong (with Merlot playing an increased role). The 2018 Ao Yun maintains its very deep purple appearance. On the nose, albeit youthful, there is already open and abundant super-ripe cassis, black cherry, mulberry, blueberry and black plum fruit with less pyrazine observable in this bottle (although this becomes more overt on the palate). That core of fruit is complemented by subtle new oak notes of clove, toast and smoke. On the palate, the 2018 Ao Yun has abundant, fine-grained and coating tannins with some lively acidity and well-integrated 14.5% alcohol, these structural elements being well-knitted together with the vibrant core of fruit, touch of herbaceous character (sage, mint) and subtle new oak notes. With its long length and marked concentration, although youthful, the 2018, tasted closer to sea level, has the kind of approachability similar to some Napa Cabernet blends. But it is unquestionably super youthful and is taking on entirely its own identity as the very best blend of these four remarkable village vineyard sites (each at different altitudes). The 2018 is just nudging ahead of the 2017 and 2015 in terms of quality. It will be fascinating to see its evolution in bottle. Drink 2023 - 2033.
95 points
Edward Ragg - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
Gorgeously seductive nose, this is rich and abundant, aromas bursting out the glass, smells sweet and spicy, five spice fragrance with sweet blackcurrant and black cherry aromas. Mouthcoating and invigorating on the palate, totally harmonious and balanced with the salinity and wet stone nuances coming through backed by ripe, but so well defined, fruit flavors. Such purity on both the nose and palate. This is seriously refined, aromatics are preserved, balancing power with excellent acidity, so you get these bright and energetic flavours but still with structure. Seductive but this also has a sense of classicism. Lovely saline elements and cooling touch at the end with all the flavours lingering long in the mouth. Will be interesting to see how it ages. Drinking Window 2029 - 2045.
96 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter
Polished, smooth and ripe tannins that have plenty of movement in them. Ao Yun has been a wine with confidence and personality since its first vintage of 2013, and here balances concentrated damson and black cherry fruits with fragrant black tea, mandarin peel and sage together with earthier smoked cumin and saffran spice. 2018 was a late harvest through to November 15 (beginning September 7) and ripening under cooler, dry skies in November has translated into drawn out sculpted flavours that reflect the mountain site, and low yields of 21hl/h. Initial ageing took place in 50% Chinese earthenware jars and 50% oak barrels for five months, then a further 10 months in 30% new oak barrels. The team introduced village crus in this year also, drawing them from the four villages where the vines are located, and keeping 54% of overall production for Ao Yun itself - just another clue to the ambitions at this briliant estate. Drinking Window 2025 - 2040.
95 points
Jane Anson

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2021 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino

Tuscany, ITALY

$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Made from 100% Sangiovese from vines ranging in age from 12 to 22 years old with maturation taking place in French oak for a few months.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Attractive spicy red currant scents infused with rose petals intermix with tobacco, earth and dried herb notes. The elegant mid weighted palate features good underlying freshness with red currant and red cherry fruits to the fore. Dry, slightly grippy tannins with earthy tobacco, dried herb and spice elements lingering through the rustic yet savoury finish.|
Drink over the next 5-6 years
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews…..
The Argiano 2021 Rosso di Montalcino shows raspberry tart and strawberry shortbread on first nose. This is a simple but elegant wine that gives you exactly what you want from a Rosso with an exceptionally easy-drinking style. Aged briefly in cement and large oak casks, there is iris flower, almond and forest berry backed by fine, chalky tannins. This is the spirit of Rosso (in a 39,000-bottle release). Drink 2024-2028.
91 Points
Monica Larner – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2020 Argiano NC Non Confunditur Toscana Rosso

Tuscany, ITALY

$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2027-2028)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 25% Sangiovese from younger vines this is a generously endowed baby super Tuscan. Aging took place in older French oak for just a few months. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Fragrant ripe black currant and dark cherry aromas drift out of the glass followed by some dusty earth, tobacco and delicate spicy cedar notes. Rich blackcurrant fruit carries plenty of weight across the palate with notions of earthy cedar, tobacco and spice lying underneath. Firmish yet nicely integrated tannins provide a sturdy structure and robust feel to the long generously fruited conclusion.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
Blackberry with some asphalt and black-cherry aromas follow through to a medium body with firm, polished tannins and a crisp and clean finish. Cabernet sauvignon, syrah, merlot and a splash of sangiovese. Drink or hold.
92 points
JamesSuckling.com

Delivery Information
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2022 Arnaud Lambert Breze Mazurique

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 7 Years (2024-2031)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Arnaud Lambert is considered to be one of the most talented winemakers in Loire regularly producing what are amongst the best wines in and around Saumur. Practicing bio-dynamic viticulture and bringing a Burgundian approach to his winemaking, his Cabernet Francs are perfumed, fresh and make for delicious drinking over the warmer months.
Fruit for this wine is sourced from a 3.7 ha west facing site on light silty sand over limestone on the southern side of Brézé. Its 100% destemmed and fermented with partial whole berries with indigenous yeast in concrete tanks with a very gentle maceration using infusion and no pump overs.
Deep dark red black colour with a vibrant red to dark red hue. Elevated red currant and red cherry aromas infused with provincial herbs are followed by some earth and spice notes. Mid weighted and refined in its feel, expressive, finely cut red currant and red cherry fruits are spread across the palate with some red liquorice, herbs du Provence, earth and spice elements ensuing. Fine grained tannins finishing fresh, elegant and juicy.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2020 Arnaud Lambert Terres Rouges Lieu-Dit Saumur Champigny

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE

$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Arnaud Lambert is considered to be one of the most talented winemakers in Loire regularly producing what are amongst the best wines in and around Saumur. Practicing bio-dynamic viticulture and bringing a Burgundian approach to his winemaking, his Cabernet Francs are perfumed, fresh and make for delicious drinking.
A 100% Cabernet Franc from vines averaging 45 years old planted on clayey-sandy silt over limestone (90cms below) with a warmer west facing exposition. 100% de-stemmed and fermented with partial whole berries with indigenous yeast in tank after separating free run and press juices with no SO2 for ageing and just 1 mg SO2 at bottling after 8 months in tank.
Totally opaque black dark red colour with a vibrant red purple hue. Alluring red currant and red cherry scents infused with aromatic herbs intermingle with violets, subtle tobacco and dusty earth notes. Mid weighted and charming, juicy red currant and red cherry fruits are delivered with ample intensity and fruit richness overlaying a back drop of fresh herbs, tobacco and spicy earth. Loaded with freshness it has fine grained tannins and concludes with a vibrant red fruited finish that’s very savoury.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2020 Aromes de Pavie

Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$215. 00
Bottle
$2580.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Composed of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Arômes de Pavie has an alcohol of 14.78% and a pH of 3.57. It is aging in French oak barriques, 70% new. Deep purple-black in color, it needs a little swirling to unleash its exuberant scents of stewed black plums, black cherry compote and boysenberries, plus hints of tar, sautéed herbs and chargrill. The full-bodied palate packs in the black fruit layers, framed by soft tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and earthy.
91-93 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (May 2021)
The 2020 Arômes de Pavie represents a major step up in quality vis-à-vis previous vintages. It is a deep, statuesque wine endowed with tremendous power, richness and resonance. Plum, mocha, licorice, espresso and spice all flesh out in the glass. I can't wait to taste this in bottle. This is the first year in which the blend is equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc, both increasingly from plots dedicated to the Arômes, a departure from the past, when this wine was a selection of younger-vine fruit and lots that did not make it into the Grand Vin.
91-93 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Second wine of Pavie with wonderful blackberry, black olive and dark chocolate. Full and chewy with a powerful finish. Lots of structure and intensity.
95-96 points
James Suckling
Deeply colored, the wine offers red and black plums, flowers, boysenberry, espresso and dark chocolate on the nose. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, lush and concentrated, velvet textures and loads of sweet, fleshy, flashy, dark red fruits, spice, espresso and cocoa in the finish. Aromes de Pavie is no longer the second wine of Pavie. Because all its fruit comes from a specific 11 hectare parcel, it should be looked at as its own brand. The wine blends 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc.
93-95 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Powerful and upfront, with a thick layer of liquorice and clove, blueberry and blackberry fruit. A little more of a monolith than the main estate wine of Pavie - something that you find often this year, where the tannins seem to go to the second wines. 70% new oak, 3.57pH. A yield of 35hl/ha.
90 points
Jane Anson - Decanter
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc. From designated parcels (11 ha) on the plateau. Cask sample.
Ripe and pure-fruited but the freshness really comes through with this (first time) 50/50 blend. Chalky, mineral note behind. Fine-grained tannins. Drives on the finish with the fruit and freshness. More than adequate understudy while awaiting the grand vin.
16.5/20 points
James Lawther MW - jancisrobinson.com

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2021 Artigiano Nero d’Avola

Sicily, ITALY

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Intense spicy dark raspberry and plum scents infused with incense meld into liquorice, earth and dried herb notes. Juicy morello cherry, plum and red liquorice fruits overlay infusions of fresh herbs, earthy incense like characters and spice. Slightly chewy tannins with bright acidity and a slightly rustic yet savoury conclusion.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

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2022 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir

Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND

$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Fermented with 10% whole bunch inclusion and matured in French oak barriques for 12 months. Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Displaying a perfumed like intensity the nose offers up alluring scents of violets, dark cherries, strawberries and subtle anise followed by hints of forest floor, fresh herbs and spice. Tasty red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits infused with fresh herbs have a supple feel across the palate. Anise, forest floor and spicy cedar elements also chime in. Polished fine grained tannins. Concludes fresh and savoury.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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2020 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir

Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND

$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2031-2033)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Only fruit, from the oldest parcels of vines at Ata Rangi makes it into this wine. The fabled Abel clone, allegedly smuggled from Burgundy in the mid-70s, makes up 40% of the blend. Incorporates 40% whole bunch fruit with maturation taking place in French oak (35% new) for a period of 11 months.
Deep dark red heart with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Enchanting the olfactory senses are delightful perfumed like aromas led by red to dark cherries, wild strawberries and subtle anise infused with a mix of rose petals and violets. Hints of blueberry, spicy cedar and light forest floor are also evident. Rich, dense dark plum, ripe cherry and strawberry fruits flood the expansive palate with infusions of fresh herbs, spicy cedar, subtle earth and dried meat characters adding further nuance. Quite supple and full in texture it boasts outstanding concentration and power with a solidly built yet seamlessly integrated matrix of tannins providing great structure. Finishes very long and fleshy yet vibrantly robust.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews….
A beautiful nose of sliced strawberries, crushed cherries, violets, grated nutmeg and a hint of white pepper. Some hibiscus, too. Supremely vibrant and perfumed with fine tannins that run the length of the medium-bodied palate. Textural. Ground spice and fresh fruit are intertwined, providing wonderful depth and complexity. So long as well. Seamless balance. Superb. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
98 points
JamesSuckling.com
The 2020 Pinot Noir reminds me of walking into a cathedral - that quiet, cool hush that falls as you walk through its doors. This is harmonious, supple, unshowy and unforced. Hailing from old vines and delicately textured despite the abundance of fruit concentration. Refined tannins with the finest of gravelly textures, akin to licking a stone. Scented yet restrained, with a fragrance of sweet red fruit, tea leaf and cedar spices with persistent acidity that carries it. Very complete and already approachable. Drink 2023-2038.
96 points
Rebecca Gibb MW – Vinous

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2016 Avanzi Montecorno Rebo

Veneto, ITALY

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Rebo is a dark skinned cross of Merlot and Teroldego grapes. Dense black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Elevated dried cherry and liquorice aromas mix with old vanillin oak, earth and spicy leather notes. Rich black cherry, liquorice and dried cherry flavours carry an opulent feel over an earthy leather, vanillin oak and cinnamon spice back drop. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins with a generously fruited yet rustic like aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2021 Babo Chianti DOCG

Tuscany, ITALY

$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

The winemaking for this Chianti takes two paths. The first parcel ferments as whole bunches (fully carbonic) and is raised in concrete vats for six months. A second ferment is de-stemmed and matured in concrete for eight months.
Deep dark red black shaded colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of spicy red currants infused with earth are trailed by some tobacco and dried herb notes. Medium bodied the palate features a mix of red currant and red cherry fruit over an earthy tobacco, dried herb and spice background. Fine grained, gently grippy tannins with bright acidity and a mid length conclusion that’s savoury and somewhat elegant.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%

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2019 Badiola Las Parcelas Rioja

Rioja, SPAIN

$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2026-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

From vineyards with an average age of around 50 years old approximately a quarter of this wine was aged in new French oak barriques for a period of 6 months.
Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. A mix of new leather and graphite like notes greet the nostrils. Peppered meats, sour cherry and fresh herb notes ensue. Medium bodied with a bright tangy like feel, a mix of spicy sour to dark cherry fruits are followed by some earth, leather and peppered meat characters. Chewy tannins with a bright aftertaste of moderate length.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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- 90
- Organic
- Biodynamic
2019 Barone Montalto Nero d’Avola

Sicily, ITALY

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2022-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Biodynamic and organic. Deep dark red black in colour with a dark red hue. The nose offers up spicy dried cherry aromas which intermingle with hints of liquorice, dried herbs and subtle earthy incense notes. Light to medium bodied savoury dried cherry flavours mix with earthy dried herbs, cinnamon and spice. Fine grained tannins with a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2019 Beaux Freres The Beaux Freres Vineyard Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, Oregon, UNITED STATES

$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2019 Pinot Noir The Beaux Frères Vineyard is super expressive this vintage, with scents of brambly fruit, rose petals, forest floor, sweet balsamic and blood orange. The palate has a weightless quality, its silty tannins and bright acidity highlighting an array of earthy accents, and it finishes very long. Drink 2022 - 2032.
98 points
Erin Brooks - Wine Advocate (Dec 2021)
A perfumed nose of cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor, dried flower, smoke and spice box. It’s medium-bodied with fine, creamy tannins and lively acidity. Round and balanced with a velvety texture. Layered with a long, savory finish. Unfiltered. Drink or hold.
95 points
James Suckling

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2020 Benjamin Leroux Volnay Mitans Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE

$270. 00
Bottle
$3240.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2020 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru has a generous bouquet with red cherries, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, quite spicy with white pepper and clove notes towards the finish. Very fine, but it needs time. Drink 2026-2042.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
From the Ormeau part of Mitans. Very dark colour. Ripe fruit with a sundried element, quite dark fruit for Volnay, but the tannins are ripe and the acidity is lower. Medium density and persistence.
88-91 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2022 Bera Barbera d’Alba

Piedmont, ITALY

$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Dense black dark red colour with a bright purple red hue. Freshly crushed blueberry and raspberry scents intermingle with hints of violet, liquorice, inky earth and spice. Juicy raspberry and blueberry fruits carry a fleshy feel across the delicious mid weighted palate with some liquorice, inky earth and infusions of fresh herbs lending further interest. Fresh crunchy acidity lends a youthful energetic feel. Polished tannins with a long succulent blue to dark fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2019 Bernard Baudry Chinon Rose

Chinon, Loire Valley, FRANCE

$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Baudry’s rosé is drawn from vines rooted in the gravel terroir of Grézeaux and a parcel called Les Balais, which was originally planted by Matthieu’s father some 30 years ago. In contrast to Grézeaux, Les Balais is on clay and flint (silex) soils. Picked by hand, there was brief skin contact and then the wine fermented via indigenous yeasts—two-thirds in Italian-made concrete tanks and the remainder in stainless steel. The result is a layered, fleshy and complex rosé with lots of earthy, saline minerality to complex the red fruit characters. Unique and delicious.

Other Reviews....
Brilliant onion skin color. Suave, mineral-accented aromas of fresh red berries and tangerine on the sharply focused nose. Dry and energetic on the palate, offering sappy strawberry, bitter cherry and orange zest flavors that show excellent clarity and mineral lift. Closes extremely long and silky, displaying resonating floral and red fruit notes and a faint touch of anise.
93 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous

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2021 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Pre-Arrival Offer

Tuscany, ITALY

$155. 00
Bottle
$1860.00 Dozen

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2031-2033)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork
Red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a red hue. Fragrant red currant and red liquorice scents drift through the olfactory senses infused with graphite like notes. Fresh herbs, subtle tobacco and spicy cedar aromas are also evident. Refined and elegant yet intense in its flavour, the mid weighted palate has an electric current of red currant and red liquorice fruits flowing across it. Red cherries, infusions of fresh herbs, a crushed rock like minerality and spicy tobacco the back drop. Muscular yet integrated tannins and energetic acidity provide great definition and focus. Long, fresh, crunchy red fruited conclusion.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews....
Fabulous aromas of strawberries, orange zest and orange blossom. So pure on the nose. Very perfumed. Medium-bodied with intense linear tannins that are ultra-fine in texture. It's fresh and salty with a brightness and focus. Minerally and crisp. pH is 3.4 highlighting the strength of the acidity. Crunchy. Salty. So delicious now but this will age incredibly well.
98 points
JamesSuckling.com
The 2021 Testamatta is Sangiovese sourced from various hilltop vineyards spanning different cool microclimates. The ideal is to underline the transparency and fragility of the variety. Fruit from the Olmo Vineyard plays a big role and “gives a strong imprint to this wine,” Bibi says. Testamatta offers fresh aromas of violet, rose, forest green and candied orange peel. Bibi says 2021 was generally warmer than 2020, but all three vintages—2020, 2021 and 2022—are considered hot. He is upbeat regarding 2023 thanks to all the rain. Testamatta shows an earthy note that gives this wine (with 120,000 bottles made) a slightly more accessible personality. The tannins are lightly managed and the oak framing is down to an elegant minimum. Bibi buys 1% new oak each year, and his oldest barrels date back to 2003. He does not pull leaves, and he employs methods that do not concentrate his fruit so he can safeguard the typicity of Sangiovese. Winemaking is as natural as possible. The beautiful results are classic and bright. He strives to keep alcohol contents below 13%. Drink 2024-2045.
96 points
Monica Larner – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
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2021 Bibi Graetz Colore Pre-Arrival Offer

Tuscany, ITALY

$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2033-2038)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork
Fascinated by old vines, in just 20 years, Bibi Graetz has assembled one of the largest holdings of old vineyards in Tuscany. He shuns the traditionalist Chianti constraints and unlike other Super Tuscan producers focuses on championing the local varieties of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino rather than pursuing Bordeaux blends.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Expressively scented with aromas of spicy red currants and red cherries tinged with a mix of violets, dried herbs and earth emanating from the glass. Hints of cedar and tobacco are also apparent. Intense, beautifully refined, focused and sculptured, the mid weighted palate is richly flavoured with delicious red currant and red cherry fruits which sit over a spicy back drop of earthy graphite like characters, tobacco, pencilly cedar and infusions of dried herbs. Muscular and elegant in its feel with a tightly knit tannin framework. Good tension with a long red fruited finish showing great vitality and force.
Cellar 10-15 years.
Alc. 14%
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Intense aromas of purple fruits such as raspberry, spice, lead pencil and granite. Perfumed flowers as well. Full-bodied, tight with poised tannins that show transparency and focus. Crunchy and very long. Better after 2028 when it opens and integrates beautifully.
99 points
JamesSuckling.com
The Bibi Graetz 2021 Colore is Sangiovese from old vines, but otherwise, winemaking and the oak regime is identical to the other top red, Testamatta. In this case, fruit comes from the Lamole area with vineyards at a high 600 meters above sea level. Some are south-facing but high up on the mountain. As Bibi explains: “Colore delivers power and freshness, whereas Testamatta delivers transparency and freshness.” The Colore shows the pure energy and liveliness of Sangiovese with violet, wild cherry and orange zest. The wine delivers an elegantly earthy side with a very delineated mouthfeel driven by very fine, silly tannins. This is a beautiful wine with delicately sweet cherry on the finish. Bibi has been making little changes to this wine over the years (other than giving it a new winery home in Fiesole) to capture an ideal or benchmark for Sangiovese. His 2021 is his best wine yet. Production is 35,000 bottles, which is slightly lower compared to the last vintage. Drink 2024-2045.
98+ points
Monica Larner – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
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1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
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3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
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5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
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2020 Bibi Graetz Colore

Tuscany, ITALY

$420. 00
Bottle
$5040.00 Dozen

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2030-2032)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Fascinated by old vines, in just 20 years, Bibi Graetz has assembled one of the largest holdings of old vineyards in Tuscany. He shuns the traditionalist Chianti constraints and unlike other Super Tuscan producers focuses on championing the local varieties of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino rather than pursuing Bordeaux blends.
Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright red hue. Alluring red cherry and red currant scents infused with crushed rose petals meld into earth, tobacco, dusty cedar, fresh herb and spice notes. Delicious vibrant red fruits decorate the mid weighted palate with notions of tobacco, earth, fresh herbs and mineral infused crushed rocks lying underneath. Bright acidity combines with savoury yet slightly chalky tannins. Superb line, tension and length with a deceptively long and finessed finish.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 13.5%
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The subtlety and perfumed nature of this wine is enchanting, offering flowers, orange peel and cherries. Wonderful ripe strawberries, too. Full-bodied, but not over the top, with tannins that are polished and run the length of the wine. It’s tight, but gives you every indication of a terrific wine. You want to drink it now, and you probably should do, because it’s so alluring. Yet it will age beautifully as well. Drink or hold.
98 points
James Suckling
The Bibi Graetz 2020 Colore is a pure expression of Sangiovese all sourced from old vines that are carefully selected in various parts of Tuscany. Much of the fruit comes from a high elevation and cool site in Lamole, or from 70-year-old vines in Bagno a Ripoli or Vincigliata near Fiesole. A small percentage of old vines in Olmo is also used. Bibi has a preference for old vines, and you can taste the lovely depth and complexity that comes through in the Colore. Compared to his other wine Testamatta, this wine has seen fewer stylistic changes over the years, and the goal has always been elegance and finesse. Colore boasts a pretty luminous quality with dark fruit aromas and wild berry. There are hints of licorice and mint as well. Mineral flavors and bright acidity are what set Colore apart.
Drink 2023-2045.
96 points
Monica Larner – Wine Advocate
Bright and lively on the palate, such beautifully expressed raspberry and red cherry fruit flavours alongside high-shining acidity that is so clean and precise. A supremely joyful expression with hints of caramelised strawberries and fresh mint. So sharp but so well defined with a clarity to the palate that is gorgeous. Really delivers a sophisticated, charming, characterful wine that is balanced, easy to enjoy with plenty of life. A more structured and perhaps harder to understand wine than Testamatta this year, but both have their own lovely personalities. This is so complete and abundant, muscular but controlled and full of complexity and detail - there's weight and density without heaviness. A sensational wine. Ageing 12 months in 500l French oak barrels.
98 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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2020 Bibi Graetz Testamatta

Tuscany, ITALY

$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2028-2030)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Delightful spicy red currant, red cherry and a faint whiff of rose petal aromas enchant the olfactory senses. Notions of earth, dried herbs, tobacco and cedar ensue. Savoury and mid weighted the palate features crunchy red currant and red cherry fruits which are underlined by Sangiovese’s trademark bright acidity. Earth, tobacco, dried herb and spicy cedar nuances are also present. Dryish finish with grainy tannins providing structure. Concludes long, elegant and fresh.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%
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Bibi Graetz has long been tinkering with his formula for this wine, and this vintage represents a new chapter. The 2020 Testamatta is a blend of Sangiovese from old and new vines, with a priority on cooler growing conditions (and even a few northern exposures). In the wake of climate change, and in the pursuit of elegance, Bibi is changing his approach. He also has a new vineyard property near Fiesole, and the introduction of these grapes (from a breezy, high-elevation site) are what gives Testamatta its beautiful clarity, sharpness and lifted bouquet. The new Fiesole fruit makes up about 30% to 35% of this wine. The results are vibrant, transparent and fresh both in terms of acidity and aromatic intensity. This is a wine in transformation and a wine to watch. Drink 2023-2043.
95 points
Monica Larner – Wine Advocate
Beautiful, fresh aromas of sour cherries, orange peel and lemon bush. Medium-bodied with firm, racy acidity and ultra-fine tannins that add brightness and energy to the wine. This is definitely following the new wave of crunchy, vivid Tuscany sangioveses, which emphasize drinkability and transparency. Lighter than past vintages. Drink now or hold.
94 points
James Suckling
Wild roses and wild strawberries, the nose has a lovely fragrance and expression. Lifted and bright, this has such a beautiful delicacy to it, a creamy, chalkiness comes from the fine tannins with bright, succulent strawberry and raspberry leaf elements. You feel the savoury side too, the sweet vanilla spice and dried herb aspect which counter the fruit and the high acidity. I adore the finesse here, the sharp fruit giving the energy and the chalky texture giving the layers. Feels well controlled, powerful yet delivered with poise. It doesn't have so much overt weight, it's definitely more ethereal in terms of density, but the nuance of flavour is thrillingly captivating and this has a long lifted finish. A contemplative wine that keeps you wanting more and more. Made in new winery facilities in Fiesole. Grapes were picked from the best six vineyards; Vincigliata, Olmo, Londa, Lamole, Montefili and Siena with each divided into parcels and harvested up to eight times to get the perfect ripening points. Natural and indigenous fermentation in open top barriques (225l) for smaller parcels and 50hl cask or stainless steel tanks for larger plots. After 7-10 days of maceration, the parcels are moved into old barriques and 50hl casks for 20 months.
97 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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