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2018 Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie La Landonne

Cote Rotie, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
$360. 00
Bottle
$4320.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
For the 2018 Cote Rotie la Landonne, Pierre Rostaing put together a blend from two barrels. Wow. Toast and mocha notes frame raspberries and blueberries in this medium to full-bodied offering. It's simultaneously rich, silky and concentrated. Packed with flavor and depth, it looks as if it will be approachable within a couple of years yet be capable of evolving for a couple of decades.
96-98 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Dec 2019)

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2019 Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

California, UNITED STATES
$190. 00
Bottle
$2280.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate offers a hugely appealing mix of fruit richness married to the savory, structured style that is the Ridge signature. The 2019 is beautifully exotic, but natural without the volume of the Monte Bello. I imagine it will drink splendidly with minimal cellaring. Succulent red cherry, blood orange, mint, cinnamon and pomegranate. Drink: 2025-2039.
92 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Such a real and focused cabernet with redcurrants, Spanish cedar, and mint. Medium to full body. Firm and fine tannins. Some redwood and spice, too. Chewy and juicy. Give it a year or two to soften.
94 points
James Suckling
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate comes from the estate Monte Bello Vineyard on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. Hitting 13.8% alcohol, its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a brilliant perfume of blue fruits, scorched earth, tobacco leaf, and lead pencil. Beautifully balanced and medium to full-bodied, with building tannins, it's a seamless Cabernet Sauvignon that has some up-front appeal given its balance and elegance yet will benefit from 2-5 years of bottle age and, I suspect, have 20+ years of overall longevity. Drink: 2024-2047.
94+ points
Jeb Dunnuck
Distinctive, with a burst of singed vanilla and savory leading off, followed by dark plum and blackberry puree notes that stream through. Shows singed mesquite and a sanguine note as this unfolds. Sleek, tight-grained finish. Best from 2023 through 2033.
92 points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

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2019 Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (375ml)

California, UNITED STATES
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

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The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate offers a hugely appealing mix of fruit richness married to the savory, structured style that is the Ridge signature. The 2019 is beautifully exotic, but natural without the volume of the Monte Bello. I imagine it will drink splendidly with minimal cellaring. Succulent red cherry, blood orange, mint, cinnamon and pomegranate. Drink: 2025-2039.
92 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Such a real and focused cabernet with redcurrants, Spanish cedar, and mint. Medium to full body. Firm and fine tannins. Some redwood and spice, too. Chewy and juicy. Give it a year or two to soften.
94 points
James Suckling
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate comes from the estate Monte Bello Vineyard on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. Hitting 13.8% alcohol, its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a brilliant perfume of blue fruits, scorched earth, tobacco leaf, and lead pencil. Beautifully balanced and medium to full-bodied, with building tannins, it's a seamless Cabernet Sauvignon that has some up-front appeal given its balance and elegance yet will benefit from 2-5 years of bottle age and, I suspect, have 20+ years of overall longevity. Drink: 2024-2047.
94+ points
Jeb Dunnuck
Distinctive, with a burst of singed vanilla and savory leading off, followed by dark plum and blackberry puree notes that stream through. Shows singed mesquite and a sanguine note as this unfolds. Sleek, tight-grained finish. Best from 2023 through 2033.
92 points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

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2020 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs

California, UNITED STATES
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2020 Lytton Springs is a very pretty wine. Bright floral and spice accents open first. Silky and medium in body, with plenty of persistence and fine balance, the 2020 is pretty impressive, especially for the year. Zinfandel character really drives the feel in 2020. A burst of red/purplish fruit, rose petal, cinnamon and dried herbs lingers on the open-knit, intensely perfumed finish. Drink: 2024-2032.
93 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
This has lots of horizontal tannins that provide fine muscle and form. It's medium- to full-bodied with freshness and brightness. Red berries, crushed cloves and other spices. Grapey, for a better word. Sophisticated. Chewy, Needs time to soften. Zinfandel with petite sirah and carignan. Drinkable now, but better with two or three years of bottle age.
95 points
James Suckling

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2020 Ridge Vineyards Geyserville

California, UNITED STATES
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

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The 2020 Geyserville is quite soft in this vintage. Bright red-fleshed fruit, crushed flowers, cedar, spice and sweet pipe tobacco all grace this mid-weight edition of Geyserville. All things considered, the 2020 is nicely done. Drink: 2022-2030.
91 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Deeply structured and briary, with a mix of red and black fruit accented by licorice, dill and savory underbrush flavors. Finishes with medium-grained tannins. Zinfandel, Carignan, Petite Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and Mataro. Drink now through 2030.
92 points
Tim Fish - Wine Spectator

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2018 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello

California, UNITED STATES
$650. 00
Bottle
$7800.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2018 Monte Bello is as classic a release from this storied site as ever. It contains 17% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. A ravishing, multidimensional nose of wet clay, cocoa powder, peperoncini, cured meat and eucalyptus endlessly expands and congeals with further aeration. The palate precisely stitches together supple concentration and firm, coarse tannins that give sturdiness and intensity to its otherwise medium-bodied frame. The finish is amazingly long and delicious and begins to close down after a few hours, telling me this timeless wine should be left alone for the next 10-12 years. Superb through and through, this wine should excel past its 50th birthday. Drink 2030 - 2070.
99 points
Matthew Luczy - Wine Advocate (Apr 19, 2024)
The 2018 Monte Bello is a wine of extraordinary finesse. Although it doesn’t have the body or overt richness of some recent vintages, it more than makes up for that with its total sense of harmony. Lavender, mocha, spice, licorice and dried flowers all develop in a sublime, refined Monte Bello that will thrill Ridge lovers. This is an especially elegant, lithe vintage for Monte Bello that is marked by a dry year with no heat spikes and a very long harvest that wrapped up in late October. Drink 2028 - 2043.
96+ points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
A bright and beautiful Monte Bello with dark and black fruit, such as blackcurrants, as well as walnuts and hints of vanilla. Full-bodied with creamy tannins that are there from start to finish. Turns lightly dusty. Beautiful length. Really pure and focused. Needs time to come together completely, but already a beauty. Drink after 2025.
97 points
James Suckling
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello comes from a cooler, even, drought year and is based on 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. I believe it was aged all in American oak as always (I wouldn't be surprised if there was a French barrel in there) and hit 13.7% natural alcohol. Beautiful, and classic Monte Bello, notes of plums, cassis, and blueberries all give way to more vanilla oak, tobacco, cedar pencil, and violet aromas and flavors. A more elegant, streamlined, medium to full-bodied Monte Bello, it has beautiful tannins, perfect ripeness (not overripe nor underripe), flawless balance, and a great finish. It doesn't have the sheer grandeur or dimension of the 2017, but it's a seamless, incredibly elegant, compelling Monte Bello that will benefit from 4-6 years (it's stunning today with a healthy decant) and will certainly have 30 years of prime drinking. Drink 2025 - 2057.
95 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2017 Ridge Vineyards Petite Sirah

California, UNITED STATES
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.8%

Closure: Cork

The oldest Petite Sirah vines on the Lytton Estate were originally planted in 1901 but it wasn't until 1972 that they made their first wine from the property. In 2002 bottling began with portions of the Petite Sirah made as a separate wine for a limited release offering, before that time it had nearly always been included as part of the Lytton Springs Zinfandel. In 2003 another was made for limited release and it wasn't until 2009, nearly 40 years later, that the wine was finally made available for national release!
Now, along with all their other wines, it takes pride of place amongst any American offering and continues to set a high benchmark for quality wine production that all wineries should strive to achieve.
Other Reviews....
Crushed red and purple wildflowers, blueberries, cassis and leaves, all intermingled. This has a superbly juicy array of fresh and succulent dark plums and blackberries and delivers it all in effortlessly attractive mode. 94% petite sirah and 6% zinfandel.
94 points
James Suckling
The 2017 Petite Syrah Lytton Estate is another superb wine from Ridge's Lytton ranch. Inky dark fruit and expressive savory notes infuse this bombastic, heady Petite with tremendous nuance and surprising freshness. The 2017 is very young at this stage, but it clearly has the structure to age. My impression is that it will be even better once some of the baby fat melts away. Even today, though, the 2017 is superb.
93 points
Vinous
The inky colored 2017 Petite Sirah Lytton Estate (94% Petite Sirah and 6% Zinfandel) comes all from the Lytton Estate in the Dry Creek Valley. It has a powerful bouquet of spice plums, blackberries, scorched earth, and chocolate that gives way to a medium to full-bodied, ripe, opulent red with the depth and density to keep for 10-15 years. It has plenty of upfront baby fat, so give it a year or two of bottle age.
92 Points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2020 Rippon Emma’s Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$155. 00
Bottle
$1860.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Slightly cloudy red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry and winter strawberry scents sail out of the glass with hints of anise, earth and fresh herbs also present. Light in body, delicious red cherry and strawberry fruits infused with fresh herbs meld with earth and spicy cedar. Fresh acidity and fine grained tannins with a long elegant conclusion that shows plenty of red fruited energy.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%
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This is so opened and perfumed with sliced strawberry, orange and fresh mushroom. Full, velvety and caressing texture and finish. Articulate. Seductive. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.
98 Points
JamesSuckling.com
The vines are east facing and close to the lake, with less afternoon sun (which means it isn't exposed to the extended heat of the afternoon). "There is clay down there which gives the tannins more mobility and animation," says Nick Mills.
The 2020 Emma's Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir leads with dehydrated cranberry, cherry blossom, graphite and dried star anise. The nose is exotic and restrained at once. This is the entree to the palate which is defined absolutely by the tannins that feel very much like they plume in the wine, like a drop of blood in water. These are wines to feel as much as they are to taste, and this is what helps them stand alone in this place. It’s superb, with unbroken form through the long finish—no strays, no rough edges, no breaks. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under Diam. Drink 2023-2035.
95+ Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2020 Rippon "Rippon" Mature Vine Pinot Noir

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2029-2030)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a transparent red to dark red hue. Elevated red to dark cherry, violet, strawberry and red plum scents drift out of the glass with notions of dried herbs, earth and spicy cedar also chiming in. Delicious dark cherry, strawberry and plum fruits show good underlying freshness with infusions of herbs, delicate earth and spicy cedar lingering through the back half. Fine grained tannins with a fresh, delicately spiced mid length conclusion.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
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Extremely perfumed with a pretty ripeness and clarity, offering plums and al-dente strawberries. Some cantaloupe, too. It's medium- to full-bodied with juicy fruit that's lovely and open. You want to drink it now. And do. Crunchy yet velvety and caressing in the mouth-feel from the lovely, open tannins. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Best in a year or two, but right on.
97 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2023 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Light to medium bodied with a well fleshed mid palate and a savouriness to the finish.
Matured for 9 months in French oak Roaring Meg is the second label of Mt Difficulty. Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Pronounced dark to black cherry, anise and dark plum aromas are intertwined with some toasty cedar, earth and spicy dried herb notes. Light to medium bodied, the palate features dark to black cherry and anise flavours which carry good flesh. Spicy cedar, earth and subtle dried herb elements lie underneath. Fine grained tannins with a savouriness to the mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews……
Vibrant aromas of cherries, wild strawberries, dried herbs and wet bark. The medium-bodied palate has focused acidity and crunchy, finely tuned tannins. Finishes bright, fresh and spicy. Drink now. Screw cap.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2023 Rob Dolan True Colours Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 13.3%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb scents are complimented by dried herb, forest floor and spice notes. Savoury dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours decorate the palate with infusions of fresh herbs, forest floor and spice the underbelly. Fine grained tannins with a medium to long finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.3%

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Woodbridge Pinot Noir

California, UNITED STATES
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Ripe plum and strawberry aromas emanate out of the glass followed by some vanillin cedar, anise and earthy dried herb notes. Ripe dark to black cherry and strawberry flavours meld into a prominent toasty vanillin oak back drop with some spicy earth elements also evident. Fine grained tannins with a lingering vanillin oak and scorched earth conclusion.
Drink now.
Alc. 13.5%

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Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon

California, UNITED STATES
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon combines Californian winemaking with Southern Bourbon Whiskey maturation, creating a bold and unique wine.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Sailing out of the glass are intense aromas of cassis, liquorice and black cherry liqueur which are trailed by prominent vanillin oak, coconut and spice notes. Rich and sweetly fruited, luscious cassis liqueur and liquorice flavours are overwhelmed by a strong toasty vanillin oak component on the back half with some caramel, coconut and cinnamon spice characters also evident. Very smooth tannins with a sweet vanillin oak laden finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2019 Robert Mondavi Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, California, UNITED STATES
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

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What was previously released as the Oakville Cabernet, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estates Tier comes all from To Kalon and was fermented in oak tanks and aged in 96% new French oak. The blend is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and the rest Malbec. Ripe black fruits, smoked herbs, graphite, and even a touch of minerality define the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, concentrated, and beautifully textured on the palate. Drink it over the coming two decades. Drink 2022-2042.
94 points
JebDunnuck.com
Throws off some pretty gorgeous aromas of violet, anise and sweet bay leaf, with a core of ripe, streamlined boysenberry and blackberry pâte de fruit flavors following closely. The finish has a racy graphite edge, while the fruit and aromas just spill through. Approachable now, too. Drink now through 2034.
94 points
WineSpectator.com

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2019 Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, California, UNITED STATES
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. The fruit is sourced from various sub-appellations within the Napa Valley, each selected for their unique qualities that contribute to the overall blend, and it's expression of the region. About half of the grapes are from Oakville, known for deep, well-drained soils that create rich, smooth wines with gentle tannins. Other parts of the blend come from Stags Leap District, Oak Knoll, Yountville, and Rutherford. This wine aims to capture the essence of the Napa Valley.
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Lovely cabernet notes of bell pepper, blackcurrants, blackberry leaves and cassis, together with some cocoa powder. I like the freshness. Medium body and creamy, powdery tannins. Juicy and extremely drinkable. 80% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot and some malbec. Drink from 2023.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com
The base 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is certainly impressive, and since there are roughly 90,000 cases, it’s an incredible achievement. Classic darker currants, tobacco leaf, truffly earth, and spicy oak all define the bouquet, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannins, terrific balance, and outstanding length. Based off 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec, buy a case and enjoy bottles over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2022 - 2037.
92 Points
JebDunnuck.com

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2021 Roc Breia (by Theo Dancer) Pinot Noir

Burgundy, FRANCE
$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Roc Breïa is an exciting new project in the Maconnais led by Chassagne-Montrachet's Theo Dancer (of Domaine Vincent Dancer fame). In 2021, Theo was invited to visit a mature, 10-hectare vineyard in the Bray district of the Maconnais that two investors had recently purchased. Dancer immediately saw the potential of the mature vines and limestone-rich soils. He agreed to manage the project, but only on the condition that he could control everything. Taking over in July 2021, with the help of full-time vigneron Bastien Cubillé, Dancer immediately began raising the vineyard work to his standards, bringing the soils and vines back into balance, planting cover crops, and cultivating inter-vine.
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The Roc Breïa 2021 Pinot Noir is just as charming as its white counterpart, bursting with aromas of red berries, plums, rose petals and orange rind. Medium-bodied, open and supple, with melting tannins and a lively, succulent profile, it will drink well on release. The Pinot Noir was vinified with some 50% whole bunch this year, followed by maturation in large used barrels.
89-91 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 09, 2022)

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2023 Rocca Chianti

Tuscany, ITALY
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A dry, rustic Chianti with a leathery overtone.
Deep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Aromas of blackcurrant, scorched earth and black olive are followed by some spicy leather notes. Fleshy red to black currant fruits meld into a scorched earth, dried herb, black olive and spice back drop. Chalky tannins and lively acidity with a dry, rustic finish that has a leathery overtone.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2021 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico

Tuscany, ITALY
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2029-2030)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Midnight black heart with a very deep bright dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of black cherry and graphite are followed by some earth, dried herb and spice notes. Youthful and energetic, the mid weighted palate features juicy dark cherry and blueberry fruits which are framed by vibrant acidity and a firm tannin structure. Notions of dried herbs, earth and tobacco leaf ensue. Finishes dry, chalky and very bright.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews….
The 2021 Chianti Classico is a model of excellence. Pure, bright and wonderfully vibrant, the 2021 possesses superb energy and exceptional balance. Crushed red/purplish fruit, rose petal, sweet spice and orange zest bristle with tension. This is a rare Chianti Classico I would cellar for a year or two. Superb. Drink 2024-2036.
92 Points
Antonio Galloni – Vinous

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2023 Rossouw, Gouws & Clarke Pinotage

Swartland, SOUTH AFRICA
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Supple, light and juicy showing plenty of whole bunch influence and freshness.
From bush vines planted in 1968 with 80% whole bunch fermentation. Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant scents of violet, red raspberry and strawberry blossom out of the glass with some dried herb, light earth and spice notes also chiming in. Supple and light across the palate with juicy cherry and strawberry fruits featured over a dried herb, earthy clove and spice back drop. Showing plenty of freshness it has polished tannins and a savoury finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 11.5%

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2021 Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured for 10 months in French oak. Very deep dark red black shaded colour with a vibrant red purple hue. Pronounced dark cherry, strawberry and plum scents fill the nostrils followed by some spicy anise, toasty cedar and forest floor notes. Rich spicy dark cherry, plum and strawberry fruits unfold across the palate with some toasty cedar, forest floor, subtle anise and dried herb characters lying underneath. Nicely fleshed with a fine grained tannin structure it finishes bright, well fruited and lengthy.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

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2021 Saint Max Rose

Provence, FRANCE
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Made from a blend of 52% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 19% Syrah, 7% Carignan and 2% Rolle. Translucent salmon orange tinged colour. Peach, strawberry and blood orange aromas intermingle with hints of musk and stony mineral notes. Fruity peach, melon and blood orange flavours carry a gentle tangy feel. Vibrant acidity with some wet stone and mineral elements lingering through the dry brisk finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 13%

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2015 Salicutti Sorgente Brunello di Montalcino

Tuscany, ITALY
$185. 00
Bottle
$2220.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
In a past life, Sorgente was a Rosso di Montalcino. In its present incarnation, we can now enjoy the Salicutti 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Sorgente with fruit harvested in the little vineyard plot beyond the winery. The bouquet opens to tangy and spicy fruit with forest berry, brambly fruit, cassis and pomegranate. Beyond that first layer, you'll find tar, smoke and cedar wood. This Brunello offers a mild, mid-weight mouthfeel with lean concentration and weight. There is a sour touch on the tannins, and the wine ends on a polished, glossy note.
92 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Oct 2020)

Good full red. Ripe red cherry, sweet molasses, herbs and candied violet on the deep nose and palate. Fresh and juicy, but with remarkable density and concentration of fruit, featuring slowly rising tannins on the long and complex finish. Needs time.
96 points
Ian D'Agata - Vinous

A savory, minerally version, full of intensity, yet restrained and refined. Strawberry and cherry flavors mingle with loamy earth, tobacco, iron and sanguine notes. Fresh and firmly structured, this lingers with an essence of ripe fruit and savory accents. Best from 2023 through 2042.
93 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

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2015 Salicutti Piaggione Brunello di Montalcino

Tuscany, ITALY
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The Salicutti 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione is a mid-weight red wine with a deep and lasting aromatic impact. The wine offers very vertical or lifted aromas of dried fruit, cedar wood, tilled earth, cigar, cola and medicinal herb. It also shows a lot of balsamic character, and this is something I often recognize in warm-vintage Brunello, while it offers less primary fruit. The character here is ethereal and fragrant, shedding any monolithic tones you might expect of a wine of this depth and persistence. I would recommend a medium-term drinking window so that you catch the fruit before it fades.
94 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Oct 2020)

Fully saturated red. Captivating aromas of red cherry, strawberry nectar, roses, violet and sweet spices. Dense, juicy and extremely well-balanced, with vibrant flavors of red fruit, spices and minerals complicated by notes of sweet pipe tobacco and coffee. The finish is long, precise and very pure. One of the year’s best Brunellos.
97 points
Ian D'Agata - Vinous

Bright cherry and juniper flavors are the main flavor themes, augmented by strawberry, wild thyme, stone and loam notes. Taut, elegant and well-structured, balanced and long. The finish reveals this wine's potential. Best from 2023 through 2045.
96 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

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2017 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino

Tuscany, ITALY
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Dark red core with black tinged edges and a brick red hue. Pronounced ripe dark to black cherry and blackcurrant aromas are interwoven with earthy leather, tobacco, dried herb and spice notes. Medium to full bodied, ripe dark cherry and blackcurrant fruits are framed by a stern tannin structure which imparts a rustic feel. Earth, leather, old cedar, tobacco and spicy dried herb characters ensue. Dry linear finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews…..
Ripe plum and dried citrus notes in the form of oranges on the nose follow through to a full body with juicy fruit and a creamy and rather chewy aftertaste. This 2017 shows some balance and focus for the vintage, considering the hot growing conditions. Try after 2023.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com
The San Polo 2017 Brunello di Montalcino (made with organic fruit) opens to a really fun and unique bouquet. I found aromas of dried herb, oregano and wild licorice, which I don't find in other wines from this vintage. There is also a pretty floral component that actually outpaces those characteristic aromas of cherry and redcurrant that you always get with Sangiovese. This wine has that extra layer of balsam intensity that sets it apart in a crowd. Production is 28,600 bottles. Drink 2023-2035.
93 Points
Monica Larner – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2023 Santa Cristina Toscana

Tuscany, ITALY
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

A juicy, medium bodied Tuscan blend with a savoury finish.
An entry level blend from Antinori produced from Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Ripe cherry and liquorice aromas are followed by some dried herb, tobacco and vanillin spice notes. Juicy cherry and red currant fruits decorate the medium bodied palate with notions of dried herbs, earth and spicy tobacco in the background. Slightly chewy tannins with a savoury conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%

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2022 Santadi Onilos Cannonau di Sardegna

Sardinia, ITALY
$33. 99
Bottle
$407.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Founded in 1960 as a co-operative and regarded as one of the beacons of co-op wineries in Italy, Santadi now has 200 dedicated growers covering 600 hectares of vineyards in the southwestern coastal area known as Sulcis. Santadi produces a full suite of Sardinian wines, from Vermentino to Nuragus for whites to Monica, Cannonau and Carignano for reds.
Dark red core with a brick red tinged hue. Lifted morello and dried cherry aromas greet the nostrils followed by hints of liquorice, scorched earth, dried herbs and spice. Juicy morello and black cherry fruits mix with liquorice, dried herb, scorched earth and cinnamon spice elements. Slightly chewy tannins impart some gentle grip onto the long rustic and spicy finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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2020 Saracco Pinot Nero

Piedmont, ITALY
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Fermented in stainless steel vats with aging taking place in a mix of small barrels and large casks for a period of 12-14 months. Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a light red to red hue. Attractive violet scents are interwoven with dark to black cherries, anise, scorched earth and spicy Mediterranean herbs. Light in body, savoury red to dark cherry fruits are underpinned by fresh acidity with notions of earth, Mediterranean herbs and spice lingering through the back half. Fine grained tannins with a finish that’s spicy, elegant and earthy.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
Dark mossy berries and black tea with some mushrooms and a hint of pine cones and dark spices. Fresh yet supple on the medium-bodied palate with round and creamy tannins and medium acidity. A ripe but composed and delicious pinot with a mellow, silky mouthfeel and a pretty lengthy finish. Drink now.
91 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2021 Scala Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore

Calabria, ITALY
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Calabria’s best known wine region is Cirò, extending from the Ionian coast to the eastern foothills of La Sila with the classico zone centred around Cirò and Cirò Marina in the province of Crotone. The climate is hot and dry but the Ionian Sea has a moderating influence, bringing cooler temperatures at night.
Made from Gaglioppo grapes. Semi translucent red colour with a light red hue. Nosing reveals red and morello cherry aromas which mix with earth, fresh herb and spice notes. Light, fresh and juicy, red cherry fruits are intermeshed with an earthy crushed rock like character and dried herbs. Fine grained tannins and bright acidity with a spicy, dry and energetic finish that’s quite savoury.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2019 Schrader Old Sparky Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum (1500ml)

Napa Valley, California, UNITED STATES
$1999. 00
Bottle
$23988.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Schrader Cellars has received thirty-seven perfect 100-point scores from top wine reviewers – more than any other winery in the Napa Valley.
The most coveted bottling in the Schrader portfolio, Old Sparky Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from a section of the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard that is planted on rich soils containing ancient marine sediment and an alluvial fan that provides excellent mineral deposits. It is a blend of only the best barrels from the vintage. Aged in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels.
Other Reviews....
A selection put together by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Old Sparky is one of the true gems in the vintage, as well as a perfect wine. Thrilling black fruits, crème de cassis, tobacco, tapenade, and iron notes all emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied and has a similar purity to the CCS release, with ultra-fine tannins and one hell of an incredible finish. Napa Valley Cabernet, or red wine for that matter, doesn't get any better. Give bottles 2-4 years, count yourself lucky, and enjoy over the following two decades or more.
100 points
JebDunnuck.com
A best-barrel selection made by Thomas Rivers Brown and bottled in magnums, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Sparky Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is truly great stuff. Full-bodied, rich, velvety and all-enveloping, it delivers near-endless waves of black cherries, red raspberries and complex but gentle spice notes. Long and mouthwatering on the finish, it seamlessly eliminates any gap between power and elegance, leaving scant possible reaction except Wow!
100 points
Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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2021 Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, California, UNITED STATES
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 14.6%

Closure: Cork

Super star winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown is responsible for making the Schrader cellars wines, many of which regularly flirt with the magical 3 digit score from wine critics. Double Diamond is the estate’s entry level offering which showcase’s the wineries skyscraper level of quality to a broader audience. Coming off the success of the 2019 vintage which was awarded Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year, the 2021 could quite possibly outshine it.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon with maturation taking place in French oak (54% new) for a period of 19 months. Magnificent super saturated inky black in colour with an equally deep black dark red hue. Heady scents of ripe blackcurrant, liquorice, dark chocolate and vanillin oak waft from the glass trailed by some earth and spice notes. Super rich, intense and densely textured yet impeccably structured, every corner of the mouth is completely engulfed with opulent blackcurrant and liquorice fruit. Vanillin cedar, subtle dark chocolate, earth and spice nuances linger through the back half. Outstanding power with a robust yet balanced tannin framework lending grip. Concludes long and sumptuous but firm. A rich, palate staining Napa Cabernet.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.6%
Other Reviews…..
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is cut from the same cloth, with plenty of richness and depth, yet it stays slightly more focused and tight on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness as well as beautiful darker currant, cassis, darker chocolate, graphite, and hints of flowers. It's concentrated and has beautiful mid-palate density, ripe yet building tannins, and a great finish. It's another undeniably delicious, hard-to-resist Cabernet Sauvignon from the talents of winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. Give bottles a decant if drinking any time soon and enjoy over the coming 10-12+ years. Drink 2023-2035.
94+ points
JebDunnuck.com

Creamy and polished, this red delivers an alluring wave of plum and boysenberry compote flavors laced with textbook Oakville notes of sweet bay, menthol and warm earth. Totally ready to go. Drink now through 2036.
94 points
Wine Spectator

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2021 Seghesio Langhe Nebbiolo

Piedmont, ITALY
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2027-2028)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

Seghesio is an under the radar producer that is fast building a reputation for delivering great value. The fruit for this wine comes from the lowest section of the vineyards and the wine spends four to five months in old barriques.
Red to dark red in colour with a bright red hue. Captivating rose petal, red currant, red cherry and red liquorice aromas enchant the olfactory senses with hints of earth, leather and spicy herbs also evident. Delicious red cherry and red currant fruits are framed by a stern tannin structure and vibrant acidity. Earth, new leather and infusions of fresh herbs also chime in. Finishes dry, grippy and energetic.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2023 Sella & Mosca Medeus Cannonau di Sardegna

Sardinia, ITALY
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

Rich, fleshy black fruits with ripe chewy tannins imparting some mild grip onto the long juicy finish.
Deep very dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Greeting the nostrils is a mix of black and morello cherry aromas which are followed by some liquorice, dried Mediterranean herbs, earthy incense like notes and cinnamon. Rich, fleshy black and morello cherry fruits along with some black plum and liquorice overlay an earthy incense infused back drop of dried herbs and spicy cinnamon. Ripe chewy tannins impart some mild grip onto the long juicy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2022 Sena

Aconcagua Valley, CHILE
$330. 00
Bottle
$3960.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Seña is the result of collaboration between the late Robert Mondavi and Chile’s Eduardo Chadwick, and is seen as THE icon wine of Chile for many. Part of this success and global recognition is due to the flamboyant promotional efforts of its creator, Eduardo Chadwick, a fifth generation family member of Vina Errazuriz. In particular, it was Chadwick's organising of international tastings and seminars that put Seña in the limelight, pitching his wine against the greatest First Growth and Super Tuscan properties and coming out on top.
Other Reviews....
Extremely bright flowers and citrus with graphite, currants and blueberries. The nose is like going into a flower shop. Medium- to full-bodied with extremely polished tannins that caress your palate. Firm at the finish, which tells you that there is plenty coming in the future. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 25% malbec, 9% carmenere, 6% petit verdot. Try after 2028, but already open and enticing.
98 points
James Suckling
The 2022 Seña enters on a reticent note, quietly opening up to reveal a dark, leather-bound nose with hints of turned earth, cedar, licorice and graphite accents that manage a levity and high-toned energy. The palate is lively and spry, driven by bright treble tones balanced with weighty, broad depth and a perfectly suave texture. The finish is juicy yet tense, structured and refined, with impressive length and coiled energy. Ever-expanding in the glass, this is a gorgeous, energetic and exuberant example of poise and clarity that should be a pleasure to follow in the cellar. It's a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 9% Carmenere and 6% Petit Verdot aged 18 months mainly in French barrique with some foudre. Drink: 2025 - 2042.
97 points
Matthew Luczy - Wine Advocate
The 2022 Seña is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 9% Carménère and 6% Petit Verdot, sourced from the Seña vineyard in Ocoa, Aconcagua Valley. Aged for 20 months, 85% in French oak barrels (66% new) and 15% in foudres, this garnet wine offers a garrigue-like aroma with notes of raspberry, blackberry and flowers over a deep cedar core. Dry and juicy on the palate, the grippy and plush tannins lead to a flavorful and balanced mouthfeel. Compared to other Seña vintages, the 2022 is more intense and nuanced. Drink: 2026 - 2038.
96 points
Joaquin Hidalgo - Vinous

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2020 Rocas de Sena

Aconcagua Valley, CHILE
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
A new second wine here, the 2020 Rocas de Seña is named after the rocky soils from Seña is different as it includes Mediterranean grapes in the blend. This is the first vintage produced, and it’s a blend of 38% Malbec, 25% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Grenache (from their property in Vertientes, where the Syrah also comes from) and 8% Petit Verdot from selected plots from their property in Aconcagua. 2020 was warm and dry and saw an early harvest that delivered concentrated and powerful wines, this one at 14% alcohol and with a pH of 3.53 and 6.09 grams of acidity. It fermented mostly in stainless steel and 10% in concrete eggs, and the blend matured for 22 months in French oak barrels, 65% of them new. The nose is very expressive, and the palate is juicy and textured palate, a little warmer and riper than the Seña, with that Mediterranean twist from the Garnacha and Syrah. It has an intense nose, quite primary, with red berries, herbs and even a citrus touch, but there is no sweetness at all. The fine tannins have grip, and the finish is dry and serious. The élevage was similar to the Seña, but in the future, they might go for a slightly shorter élevage and use some foudres. The wine has a very nice bright color and is still young and lively, very much in the serious and elegant style of the Seña, despite the warm inaugural vintage, showing in the juicy palate. 30,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2022. Drink: 2022 - 2028.
93 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate
Focused nose, showing fresh red chili chocolate with cigar, truffle, mint, olive and grilled meat. This is a medium-to full-bodied red with incredibly juicy and bright fruit and fine, caressing tannins that linger in the long, creamy but precise finish. Elegant and extremely drinkable with complexity. on top of 38% malbec, 25% syrah, 15% cabernet sauvignon, 14% grenache and 8% petit verdot. The real deal. Second wine of Seña. Drink or hold.
96 points
James Suckling

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2016 Shafer Vineyards Relentless Syrah

Napa Valley, California, UNITED STATES
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 15.8%

Closure: Cork

Relentless is a blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah that originates in a rugged, sloping vineyard planted in the chaparral foothills of the Vaca Mountains, along Napa Valley’s drier, cooler southeast corridor. The soul of the wine, though, comes from its namesake, our longtime winemaker, Elias Fernandez, who the Shafer family honors with this proprietary blend for his relentless pursuit of quality.

Other reviews....
The 2016 Relentless is every bit as stellar as it was last year. Silky, nuanced and beautifully persistent in the glass, the 2016 is super-refined. A natural tendency towards extroverted power is nicely tempered in this super-polished and highly nuanced Syrah/Petite Sirah blend from Shafer
92-95 points
Vinous

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2021 Siduri Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, Oregon, UNITED STATES
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured for 10 months in 25% new French oak. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Pronounced dark to black cherry, ripe plum and anise aromas greet the nostrils with some rhubarb, dried herb and spice notes also evident. Juicy and fleshy textured the palate is layered with ripe dark cherry, plum and anise flavours. Smooth polished tannins with some scorched earth, dried herb and spice characters lying underneath. Succulent mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
Matured for 10 months in 25% new French oak, the 2021 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley has savory scents of cranberry sauce, blackberries, woodsmoke, tobacco and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate features generous, crunchy fruit and spicy accents. It has a silky texture, mouthwatering acidity and a long, expressive finish. 17,500 cases produced. Drink 2024-2030.
93 Points
Erin Brooks - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
Spiced and a little earthy, with red and darker fruit as well as hints of dried flowers and wet stone. Polished and sleek, with a medium body and a chalky texture to its tannins. Very refined. Drink now. Screw cap.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2018 Simon Bize Savigny-les-Beaune Aux Vergelesses Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Simon Bize et Fils has to be one of the best kept secrets in Burgundy today. Famed for producing wines with impressive capacity for cellaring, under the care of Chisa Bize the wines are also more dynamic and show greater aromatic detail. The Domaine has some of the oldest average vine age anywhere in the Cote d'Or, and Chisa practices her amalgam of organics and biodynamics coined as "Bize-dynamics". Yields are kept low, and winemaking utilises a high percentage of whole-cluster fermentation.
Other Reviews....
The 2018 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Vergelesses has turned out nicely, mingling hints of rose petals and exotic spices with aromas of sweet berries and forest floor in an inviting mélange. Medium to full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it's deep and complete, with a muscular chassis of tannin and a rich core of fruit. Drink 2023 - 2045.
92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)
The 2018 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Vergelesses 1er Cru is more backward than the Talmettes on the nose, but sports just as much precision and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit, firm tannins and good acidity that segues into a more elegant and silky-smooth finish, leaving a touch of sea salt on the aftertaste. Drink 2022 - 2038.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Same delightful purple colour but for the moment the bouquet does not want to appear. A bit more in reserve with a sweet dark density of fruit then some dry tannins. Needs more time to resolve but I think it will.
90-92 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Soldera Case Basse Toscana Sangiovese IGT

Tuscany, ITALY
$1499. 00
Bottle
$17988.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

The 2020 vintage of Soldera marks the second release overseen entirely by the Soldera family since the passing of Gianfranco Soldera, and it continues the estate’s unwavering commitment to purity, biodiversity, and meticulous detail. Sourced from the iconic Case Basse estate, ten hectares of southwest-facing Sangiovese in the heart of Montalcino, the wine reflects both the singular character of the site and the estate’s distinctive, non-interventionist approach. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, long maceration in Slavonian oak, and nearly four years of aging in large botti are all part of what gives Soldera its signature depth, energy, and transparency. No longer labeled Brunello, but every bit the benchmark.
Other Reviews....
Tasted from a 65-hectoliter cask, the 2020 Sangiovese is plush and fruity at this stage, although it’s starting to reveal its mineral underpinnings, with dark blackberry notes, graphite, and violets. Medium to full-bodied, it offers a velvety texture, with ripe and refined tannins, a good deal of meaty richness through the mid-palate, and a seamless structure. There’s both purity and refinement across each of the samples tasted. The 2020 showed a good deal of completeness already prior to bottling and I expect it will have a good deal of cellaring potential.
96-99 points
Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com

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2018 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, California, UNITED STATES
$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.8%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Spottswoode explodes from the glass with bombastic notes of crushed blackcurrants, fresh blackberries and wild blueberries with hints of cardamom, lilacs, incense and fragrant earth, leading into wafts of pencil shavings and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, elegant and yet so, so intense, it has layers of bright crunchy fruit and mineral sparks galore, framed by exquisitely ripe, finely pixelated tannins, finishing very long and energetic. Wowsers. Drink 2023 - 2060.
100 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (Nov 2020)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is stunning, just as it was last year. A dark, ample, brooding Cabernet, the 2018 offers up the essence of black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, graphite, leather and incense. The 2018 has shut down considerably since I tasted it last year. That won't be a problem in a few years' time, but today the 2018 is decidedly brooding. Even so, it shows tremendous finesse and tons of pure breed. It is without question one of the epic, present-day wines for the estate. Drink 2026 - 2048.
99 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
One of the wines of the vintage, as well as a legendary Napa Cabernet that will compete with anything out there, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate reveals a deep purple hue as well as extraordinary notes of pure crème de cassis and blackberry-scented fruits intermixed with lots tobacco leaf, lead pencil, spice, and hints of flowers. Reminding me of the 2016 with its purity as well as its balance, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, seamless texture, and a blockbuster of a finish. Based on 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, this is a wine you don’t want to miss! It’s going to take 7-8 years to hit its early drinking plateau and cruise for 30-40 years in cold cellars. Drink 2028 - 2068.
100 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2021 Stella Stravisan Barbera d’Asti

Piedmont, ITALY
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Diam Cork

Midnight black dark red colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Freshly crushed black cherry and blackberry aromas combine with liquorice, scorched earth and spicy dried herb notes. Energetic and juicy the palate features blackberry juice, liquorice and blueberry over inky earth and spice elements. Slightly chalky tannins with fresh, crunchy acidity imparting a tangy feel onto the bright frisky finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 15%

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2021 Stella Vino Rosso

ITALY
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

A blend of 60% Barbera, 20% Grignolino and 20% Freisa. Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a red hue. Attractive red cherry and red currant aromas infused with rose petals are followed by some earth and spicy tobacco notes. Light and lively in its feel the palate sports crunchy red cherry and red currant fruits over a backdrop of earth and fresh herb infusions. Bright acidity with a spicy red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2022 Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin de Tablas

Paso Robles, California, UNITED STATES
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

A blend of 54% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 13% Mourvedre, 3% Counoise and 1% Terret Noir. Semi translucent dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Ripe raspberry, plum and red liquorice scents sail out of the glass followed by some vanillin confectionary and peppered earth notes. Rich, succulent raspberry, red liquorice and dark cherry fruits flood the mouth with vanillin confectionary, earth and spice characters lying underneath. Possessing good freshness and velvet smooth tannins it finishes long and juicy.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

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2023 Taka K Waipara Pinot Noir

North Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2029-2030)

ABV: 12.9%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels. Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a bright purple red hue. Sour to red cherry aromas infused with graphite like notes are trailed by some stalk and smoked meat like notes. Juicy red to dark cherry flavours mix with stalk, meaty graphite like characters, earth and traces of sour cherries. Leanish feel with lively acidity and chalky tannins. Finishes very structured, elegant and spicy.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.9%

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2022 Talosa Toscana Rosso di Montepulciano

Tuscany, ITALY
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

A blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot/Canaiolo aged in stainless steel and large barrels for 3 months. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Nosing offers up earthy morello and dark cherry, dried herb, tobacco as well as spice notes. Medium bodied the palate has a rustic feel to it with dark cherry and morello cherry fruits overlaying an earthy back drop of dried herbs and spice. Slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity with a dryish, touch grippy finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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2024 Te Mata Gamay Noir

Hawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A light energetic red that has a bright savoury finish.
Maceration carbonique fermentation, which enhances the fruit and floral aromas of the wine, was used for 70% of the grapes. The other 30% received a traditional, warm, red wine fermentation. The resulting wines completed their malolactic fermentation and were matured for eight weeks in seasoned French oak barrels, before blending and bottling.
Semi translucent red colour with black toned edges and a vibrant light red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry and strawberry scents gently infused with clove, earth and spice drift through the olfactory senses. Light, energetic and elegant, the palate features sour to red cherry and winter strawberry fruits over infusions of clove and spicy earth. Vibrant acidity and fine grained tannins with a finish that’s bright and savoury.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2021 Te Mata Estate Pinot Noir

Hawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in French oak barrels. Deep dark red black tinged core with a purple red tinged hue. Aromas of red cherry infused with herbal notes drift from the glass followed by some graphite and spicy dried meat notes. Light in body the palate features frisky red cherry and red plum fruits which overlay a scorched earth, dried herb and spice back drop. Finely structured with bright acidity it has a savoury finish.
Drink over next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
Inviting aromas of red cherries, iron, porcini and violet. Medium- to full-bodied with silky, fine tannins. Textural and supple with red fruits and herbs on the palate. Generous without being rich. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2021 Te Mata Estate Alma Pinot Noir

Hawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Matured in a mixture of new and seasoned French oak barriques for a period of 10 months.
Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Delicate violet notes mix with sour to red cherry and rhubarb scents followed by some fresh herby accents, stalk and spice. Light and elegant the palate features red cherry and rhubarb flavours which meld into a stalky cedar, fresh herb, earthy graphite and spice back drop. Good underlying fresh acidity and fine grained tannins with a savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews…..
A fragrant nose of oolong tea, baked strawberries, violet and porcini. Medium- to full-bodied with silky, fine tannins. Seamless and steady with a concentrated fruit core that grounds the palate and a savory character that adds intrigue and complexity. A hint of fig and lavender. Earthy and mineral finish. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2022 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

Hawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Dubbed as ""New Zealand’s greatest winery"" by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and ""New Zealand's first growth"" by Decanter (amongst many other superlatives), Te Mata is a family-owned Estate in Hawke's Bay, on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Established in 1896 on a former pastoral land-holding, the Estate has been producing classic wines modelled on Bordeaux varieties and blends with a modern interpretation.
Coleraine is an assemblage of the finest wines from distinct plots within Te Mata Estate’s oldest vineyards on the Havelock Hills.
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A very elegant young Coleraine with lovely aromas of oyster shell, lead pencil, sweet tobacco, black currant and moss. Very perfumed and expressive. Medium-bodied with fine tannins that are polished and energetic with some citrusy acidity underneath. Some dust to the texture. This is the second highest blend of cabernet sauvignon in the history of Coleraine with 84% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot and the rest cabernet franc. March release. Best after 2027 and beyond.
96 Points
JamesSuckling.com
The 2022 Coleraine is laden at this stage with the outrageous attractiveness of youth. I mean, it's irresistible. There's raspberry, nori, rose petals, coffee grounds, star anise, salted licorice, sun-dried kelp/nori, warm pine (I know this smell because I was hiking around the Te Mata peak yesterday, and there was a fallen pine tree lying in the sun, and it smelled great) and layers of peppercorns. In the mouth, the wine is so fresh, so alive, with so much energy, but it already is showing the svelte line of this house, this place. With a hint of raw cocoa laced through the finish, I'm sad to push this glass away. It will be the last time that I taste it for a while. A ripper. Excellent. This is composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. Drink: 2023-2057.
97+ Points
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Dec 15, 2023)
Speaking with winemaker Phil Brodie, he tells me that it was an interesting year, with some rain events in spring, then the highest number of days above 30c in summer experienced to date, a little rain during the early part of vintage, with the second half of vintage drying out. Very small berries in 2022, with crops about 40% down on average.
I tasted this over two days, and gee, it really moved about. Started off with a pop of fragrance and more rugged tannin, then it eased itself back into a more typical Coleraine profile, though for sure it’s a different style in some respects with its unusually high Cabernet Sauvignon component of 84%, the remainder being 13% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Release date is around Feb 2024.
Black fruit, some red, pencil lead, a little aniseed and floral perfume, nori, baking spice, pimento, slight vanilla. Medium-bodied, a fair bit of chew, dark fruit and dark chocolate, porcini mushroom umami, grainy tannin, concentrated and chewy, earthy and ferrous, with a bright line of very ‘mineral’ acidity on a long finish. Excellent, albeit a more Cabernet focussed expression of Coleraine, which marks it out as being different, and on that point such a worthy of addition to the cellar, though of course the wine is outstanding irrespective of that. Drink: 2027 - 2046+
96 Points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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