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2017 Dr Loosen Erdener Pralat Reserve Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Mosel, GERMANY
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Dr Loosen is one of the most respected names in the Mosel, and has been in the same family for over 200 years. Current custodian Ernst Loosen works with some of the finest vineyards in the area, and since 2011 he has pushed the boundaries further in an attempt to better express three unique terroirs. Working with Wehlener Sonnenuhr (blue slate), Urziger Würzgarten (red volcanic soil), and Erdener Pralat (red slate), the Grosses Gewachs Reserve wines hail from the finest parcels of ungrafted vines in each vineyard. Fermentation occurs naturally as with the regular GG wines, however the wines are held on full lees for 24 months, before an additional 24 months in bottle. This additional maturation approach lends greater balance and a deeper degree of vineyard expression to these wines.
Erdener Prälat is perhaps the greatest vineyard in the Mosel region. It benefits from its 45° slope with perfect southern exposure, red slate soil and proximity to the river. All these factors, combined with its position below huge, heat-retaining cliffs, explain why Dr. Loosen never harvests anything less than Auslese ripeness from this site.
Other Reviews....
The 2017 Erdener Prälat Réserve Alte Reben is pure, fine and flinty on the beautifully aromatic nose that reveals tropical fruit aromas intertwined with delicate slate tones and remains utterly refined. Lush and elegant on the palate, this is a fruity, saline and sustainable, very intense and stimulating Prälat with gorgeous hedonistic features. The wine is enormously aromatic and fruity, with mango and peach aromas and everything that's yellow and lush, but it also has this superb finesse of the red slate in the Prälat and reflects its sunny exposition adjacent to the riverside. 3,743 bottles filled. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in July 2022. Release date: March 1, 2023. Drink 2024 - 2050.
97 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 26, 2022)
The nose of the 2017 Riesling Erdener Prälat Grosses Gewächs Alte Reben Réserve takes some swirling but the Erdener Prälat comes alive with gentle hints of spiced orange: think subtle clove and Navel peel joined by notions of dried lemon rind. The texture is serene, smooth, utterly compact and filled with flavors of wax, lemon and slightly bitter, dried lemon zest that seems to be dissolved in subtle oiliness. A wonderful sensation on the palate, utterly bright, deeply salty and effortlessly elegant. Wow. (Dry). Drink 2023-2050.
95 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
Enormously dense nose of mango and papaya. Gigantic concentration and power for a German dry riesling this inhabits its own habitat on Planet Mosel. Brain-rattling intensity and energy at the moment, so we recommend decanting and using large glasses. Better still, give this a few more years in the bottle. Either way this should silence any doubters about this category. Drink or hold.
99 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2020 Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault Les Luchets

Burgundy, FRANCE
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Fourth-generation vigneron Fabien Coche took over his family’s domaine in 2005. Hailing from one of Burgundies most famed families (Coche-Dury was part of the same domaine until 1940 and is run by his cousin Raphael), Fabien has quickly become the Coche of the current generation making the most waves. His enviable vineyard holdings total nearly 11 hectares spread across Meursault, Monthelie, Pommard and Auxey-Duresses. Organic farming has been practiced here since 1998 for the 40 plots of vines that the family owns. Average vine age is impressive with more than 60% of vines over 60 years old.
Les Luchets lies above the village quite high on the slope, which is where many of the younger vignerons favour for cooler more mineral wines terroir and better natural acidity.

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2021 Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Alte Reben Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Mosel, GERMANY
$96. 99
Bottle
$1163.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2021 Wehlener Sonnenuhr GG Alte Reben shows an intense, elegant and coolish bouquet of ripe, bright fruits and flint stones. Lush and round on the palate, this is a supple, salivating, saline and juicy WSU with an intense and substantial finish. This is gorgeous and kind of hedonistic yet with the clear and defined 2021 acidity. Excellent. 12.5% alcohol. Tasted as a sample at the domaine in July 2022. To be bottled in October. Drink 2023 - 2050.
94-95 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 26, 2022)
An exquisitely creamy sense of lemon pervades the nose of the 2021 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Grosses Gewächs Alte Reben, almost as of lemon posset. With more air, notions of tangerine peel appear with much aromatic appeal. The palate reinforces all this wonderful zestiness shimmering with ripe Amalfi lemon and tangerine. This is marked by a delightful serenity, great concentration and an intense saltiness that, along with the zestiness, makes the palate tingle. Glorious, dry, statuesque. (Dry). Drink 2023-2050.
95 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
Cool and herbal, but well-balanced and elegant this 2021 riesling GG has an appealing silkiness in spite of the lemony acidity. The positive tannins build at the long, structured finish. Although this site has a reputation for wines that show really well early in their life this really needs some time. Drinkable now, but best from 2023.
93 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2021 Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen Alte Reben Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Mosel, GERMANY
$96. 99
Bottle
$1163.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

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Loosen's 2021 Erdener Treppchen GG Alte Reben is remarkably refined on the nose that exhibits a delicate and flinty-scented bright stone fruit and Riesling aroma. The palate is round and playful, almost silky and very elegant, leading to an intense and sustainably saline and tangy finish with fine grip and good tension. Surely one of the highlights in Erni Loosen's 2021 GG series. 12.5% alcohol. Tasted as a sample at the domaine in July 2022. To be bottled in October. Drink 2023 - 2045.
94-96 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 26, 2022)
Very stony and refined, this is beautifully structured and has tons of crushed stone minerality. The aromas are still quite closed, but the classic anise note for this site is already clearly present. Very long, smoky-mineral finish that has spectacular energy. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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Highland Park 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND
$2799. 00
Bottle
$33588.00 Dozen

ABV: 45.7%

PLEASE NOTE: Packaging may vary from batch to batch
There have been a number of releases of HP 30 over the years, each with slightly different packaging and ABVs. This one was reportedly released around 2013. When Highland Park's robust and oily new make gets extended time in a high proportion of refill and first-fill sherry European and American oak casks, the resulting flavour profile is astonishingly complex. Expect the fudgy sweetness found in the more mature expressions, paired with layers of aromatic spice, dark chocolate orange and floral peat notes. 45.7% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... This edition is nothing short of an exquisite whisky. There’s no modern cask manipulation nor hasty finishing here – just great distillate filled into great casks which have then been highly sympathetically integrated after three decades of patience. Whilst the age of the whisky is apparent throughout with a palpable sense of highly polished oak - this never detracts from the fruity core of the spirit which runs from nose through to finish. The smoke influence is but a mere memory here - you’ll need to dig to find it - so if you like your heathery peat prominent this will not tick that box for you. However, as far as elegance and equipoise go – there is not a large number of whiskies of this style which will better this. - thedramble.com

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2015 Amrut Single Cask #3897 Australian Exclusive Ex-Oloroso Sherry Butt 7 Year Old Single Malt Indian Whisky (700ml)

Bangalore, INDIA
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 60%

In countries of warmer climes you don't have to wait too long for good whisky to mature. That doesn't mean great whisky is easily come by. Every barrel is different. Only a handful attain a singular classification - and that's if you can find and bottle them at just the right time. When Amrut's Head of Distilling, Ashok Chokalingam visited with a sample of 'Sherry butt #38977', it was clear it had become something of a pet project. Mollycoddled until the end, he didn't want to filter the whisky but didn't want all of the sediment either, so he 'dripped in' the required amount of water to cut it to 60%, one drop at a time over three days. The water pulled the sediment to the bottom and the liquid was syphoned into bottles. Utmost care was taken to retain all of the fats and oils that would have been lost via filtration, which is what gives this such a terrific mouthfeel. The rest is down to an extraordinary barrel. One taste and it dawns on you why Ashok and the importers fell in love with this particular cask: Sherry almost hits perfection. The aroma opens with classic Oloroso notes of fig and raisin before roasted nuts and cocoa become palpable as the fruit sweetness fades. The flavour explosion happens in slow motion, with Oloroso carried on a wave of creamy malt, capped off by mixed peels, orange chocolate, leather, walnut cake and a fanfare of allspice. A biscuity-saline edge adds interest (possibly from the lightly peated barley) before the sherry gets a second wind, significantly extending the aftertaste. Not only encapsulating the general excellence of this distillery, Butt #3897 demonstrates how some single casks - regardless of age - justify a premium when they outperform bottlings with much bigger age statements. Filled in July 2015 and decanted in December 2022, 216 bottles are on offer exclusively to Australia. 60% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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2021 Domaine Kientzler Pinot Blanc

Alsace, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Produced from 100% Auxerrois with vines averaging 35 years old. Brilliant pale straw colour with distinct highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up aromas of pear, lime and green apple followed by some stony mineral notes. Delicious pear, lime and green apple fruits are underscored by crunchy acidity with subtle infusions of fresh herbs and stony mineral elements ensuing. Finishes dry with a long scrumptious aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

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2020 Domaine Pierre Boisson Monthelie Rouge

Burgundy, FRANCE
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Previously released under the Domaine Boisson-Vadot label, wines from their holdings are now made and presented under the labels of Bernard Boisson's children; his son Pierre Boisson and daughter Anne Boisson. While the two children vinify separately, they share the same cellar in Meursault, and produce wines that are more similar than they are different. Vine age is impressive, with many plots over 60 years old, and no herbicides or fertilisers used. Wines are fermented wild in barrel, thereafter raised in oak for 19-22 months, with no more than 30% new oak used predominantly for the top cuvées.
Red wines represent around 25% of production of the domaine and the Boissons are every bit as serious about their reds as their whites. All the Pinot Noir is 100% destemmed, with traditional, minimal intervention vinification. They undergo a cold soak before the gradual onset of alcoholic fermentation. The end of the vatting is deliberately drawn out by keeping the temperature down, to allow a process more akin to infusion than extraction. The family want the wines to be pure, fragrant, eminently drinkable.
Fruit for this Monthelie Rouge has an average vine age of 40 years sourced from three different parcels, Les Plantes, Les Longenes, and Les Sous Court. Vinification includes a 5 hours cold maceration before fermentaiton in stainless steel, before being pressed to barrel for 18 months in oak, 20% of which are new.

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2020 Domaine Pierre Boisson Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge

Burgundy, FRANCE
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Previously released under the Domaine Boisson-Vadot label, wines from their holdings are now made and presented under the labels of Bernard Boisson's children; his son Pierre Boisson and daughter Anne Boisson. While the two children vinify separately, they share the same cellar in Meursault, and produce wines that are more similar than they are different. Vine age is impressive, with many plots over 60 years old, and no herbicides or fertilisers used. Wines are fermented wild in barrel, thereafter raised in oak for 19-22 months, with no more than 30% new oak used predominantly for the top cuvées.
Red wines represent around 25% of production of the domaine and the Boissons are every bit as serious about their reds as their whites. All the Pinot Noir is 100% destemmed, with traditional, minimal intervention vinification. They undergo a cold soak before the gradual onset of alcoholic fermentation. The end of the vatting is deliberately drawn out by keeping the temperature down, to allow a process more akin to infusion than extraction. The family want the wines to be pure, fragrant, eminently drinkable.
Pierre Boisson forms this Auxey-Duresses from two premier cru parcels in Le Bretterin and Le Reugne with an average vine age of 40 years. Vinification includes a five-day cold soak followed by fermentation in stainless-steel vats with pumpovers and pigeage. The wine is settled over 10 days before being run to barrel for 18 months maturation in oak, 20% of which are new. Bottled by gravity, unfined and unfiltered.

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Glenfarclas 35 Year Old Warehouse Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$1399. 00
Bottle
$16788.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

In an era of escalating prices on big age-statement, sherry matured malts, Glenfarclas continues to buck market trends offering a seriously old whisky at a reasonable price. Rumoured to have been introduced due to dwindling stocks of the 40 year old, this is a relatively new member of the Glenfarclas family, and we're told, an extremely limited one at that; (at the time of writing, it's not even listed on the distillery's website). As with the increasingly hard-to-find 30 and 40YOs, the 35 was drawn from Spanish oak ex-sherry casks and comes presented in an eye-catching red box, reminiscent of the distillery's iconic warehouse doors. The liquid inside promises decadent flavours of toffee, chocolate and dried fruits in a silky, medium bodied dram. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Very mild on the tongue. All sorts of sherry flavors, raisins, figs, and a lot more. Orange peels In 2024 I'll notice dark chocolate and sandalwood. Finish: The spice comes through a little more here. Anise and cinnamon. Sweet dried fruits are still there. 2024 and a little more specific: tobacco, sandalwood, cherry, dark chocolate, cocoa. Really nice and very long finish. - whiskybase.com

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2018 Torbreck The Laird Shiraz Magnum (1500ml)

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$1999. 00
Bottle
$23988.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 20 Years (2023-2043)

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

In Scottish terminology, ‘The Laird’ refers to the Lord of the Manor. This single vineyard Shiraz comes from an old vineyard in Marananga planted in 1958, a plot which remains the focus of envy amongst many of the region's winemakers. Previously owned and operated by the legendary Malcolm Seppelt, the vineyard was purchased by Torbreck in 2014 and is perfectly sited with the dry grown, original Barossa clone vines facing south east. The berries are typically small and concentrated and usually harvested in two separate passes.
The French oak selected for the maturation of this wine is considered to be some of the finest in the world. Referred to as Dominique Laurent's 'Magic Casks', the wood is selected from the incredibly tiny and highly prized Troncais forest. The staves are hand split in the French tradition and twice as thick as machine split staves.
As a result of the extra thickness the barrels are able to sustain an extended maturation process due to the tighter porosity that comes with the extra wood.
Maturation took place in the new hand crafted French oak barriques for a period of 36 months. The barrels were stored in their own temperature controlled, ancient stone shed. In short, no expense has been spared.
Dense inky black heart with a very deep black dark red hue. Soaring out of the glass are potent ripe blackberry, liquorice, black cherry and dark chocolate aromas that are totally intoxicating. Also chiming in are toasty vanilln oak, earthy mocha, hints of new leather and pepper. About as concentrated and powerful as a wine can get, it boasts out of this world richness, decadence and power along with a liqueur like density. Mouth coating flavours of lush blackberry, liquorice and black cherry stain the palate backed by a firm muscular tannin structure that is largely absorbed by the sheer weight of voluptuous fruit. Toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha characters, traces of boot polish and pepper lend further complexity. Finishes exceptionally long, deep and opulent.
Drink over the next 10-20 years.
Alc. 15.5%
Other Reviews…..
Single-vineyard wines that are at the behest and mercy of the seasons are very exciting to view over time. You understand the essence of the style of the wine and the vineyard DNA, so you sit, patiently waiting for the vintages and seasons that meet your personal proclivities to roll around. The 2018 vintage is one of those for me, as will be the cool 2021 and 2022 seasons. The fruit is sourced from the Gnadenfrei vineyard, which was planted in 1958, in Marananga. The fruit was picked over a variety of picks at optimal ripeness and matured for 36 months in new French oak barriques by Dominique Laurent. Eminently red-fruited in the mouth, this 2018 The Laird is reflective of the 2018 season, in that it is pure, fresh, laden with blood plum, saturated in red berries and framed by savory, exotically spiced black tannins. The oak, while a prominent feature of the wine, supports the fruit at all times and assists in extending the flavor through the finish. Thick in the mouth, yet still fresh, there is a moreish quality to this wine. I love it. (It is likely unnecessary to tell you that the wine is incredibly full-bodied. It is enveloping and huge but wonderful.) Drink 2023-2053.
99 points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
It is funny how truly great wines make me think of another other than wine. When I first inhaled the scent of 2018 The Laird, I heard music, which was somewhat unnerving. The phenomenal perfume here conjured up Mendelssohn’s Fingal’s Cave – a distant musical memory from my youth. I have never seen this famous sea cave firsthand, so I searched for it on my phone while diving into this glass. If this wine looks like any marine geological formation, it must be this incredible cavern on the uninhabited island of Staffa. It is fantastic to think that Mendelssohn sat in a boat, off Staffa, in 1829 and penned a couple of bars of music inspired by this cave. Some 15 years later, the first vines were planted in Barossa. I suppose it is somewhat of a tradition for me not to bang on about fruit, flowers, herbs and spices when writing about tremendously moving wines preferring to take my readers to a more emotional place in the hope that they are moved enough to seek out the subject of my musings. In this instance, I cannot get over my Fingal’s Cave spark, and I think it sums up the absurdly deep and never-ending joy that this sublime wine imbues in its taster. Drink 2030 – 2050.
20++/20
Matthew Dukes

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2020 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay

Burgundy, FRANCE
$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.3%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
The 2020 Volnay Village mingles aromas of dark berries and spices with hints of toasty oak in an inviting bouquet. Medium to full-bodied, lively and rather tightly wound, it has powdery tannins that assert themselves on the chalky finish. Drink 2025 - 2040.
89+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)

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2020 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay Vieilles Vignes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$255. 00
Bottle
$3060.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.2%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
Powerful and muscular, the 2020 Volnay Vieilles Vignes is richer than the ethereal Clos de la Cave, offering up aromas of sweet cherries, plum compote, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's broad shouldered and fleshy, with lively acids and a long, expansive finish. Drink 2030 - 2050.
92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)

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2020 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.2%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
Aromas of wild berries, dark chocolate, sweet spices, licorice and rose petals preface the 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes, a full-bodied, ample and layered wine that's rich, powerful and gourmand, with a ripe core of fruit, powdery tannins and succulent balancing acids. It's a compelling success, but it will reward some bottle age. Drink 2030 - 2055.
94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)

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2020 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Pommard

Burgundy, FRANCE
$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.7%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
Other Reviews....
Wafting from the glass with notes of sweet cherries, strawberries, vine smoke, raw cocoa and spices, the 2020 Pommard Village is medium to full-bodied, cool and layered, with terrific depth at the core and a lively spine of acidity that carries through the long, saline finish. As usual, the blend is dominated by the cool, northeasterly exposures of the windy lieu-dit of Valmuriens. Drink 2025 - 2045.
91 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)

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Lacourte Godbillon Premier Cru Terroirs d’Ecueil Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$105. 00
Bottle
$1260.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Diam Cork

A blend of 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay based on the 2018 vintage (65%) with the balance made up of reserve wines. Matured on lees for 30 months. A nimble mousse dissipates to reveal a pale straw coloured base with apricot gold tinged edges that’s threaded by a fine bead that shows excellent persistence. Elevated pear and strawberry aromas are followed by some yeast lees, brioche and citrus notes. Quite full and expansive in the mouth the palate features a complex flavour profile of ripe pear, baked bread, yeast lees, strawberry and refreshing citrus. Dry chalk tinged finish with crisp acidity and a highly flavoursome yet focused aftertaste.
Alc. 12%
Other Reviews….
Disgorged JAN21. A blend of 85% pinot noir and 15% chardonnay. Mostly 2018 vintage but with 35% reserve wine, which is no slouch. Organic farmed. I really like these Champagnes.
Sweet perfume with just-ripe apricot, coconut, nougat with Parisian almonds in the mix. Pretty. The palate is zesty in bubbles, creamy yet light on with a sense of elegance and freshness writ large. Poised. Good detail of yeasty complexity on green apple with grapefruit pithy coolness and zing. Delightful and feels fancy. Drink 2023-2030.
94 points
Mike Bennie – The Wine Front

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2015 Ergo Sum Shiraz

Beechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.2%

Closure: Cork

Matured in oak casks, 30% new, for a period of 18 months. Black as night heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas infused with smoky cedar and clove mix with dried herb, earth and peppered dried meat notes. Rich and fleshy textured the full bodied palate features spicy black cherry and liquorice fruits over a back drop of toasty vanillin cedar, earthy graphite, dried meats and peppered herb characters. Meaty mouthfeel with slightly chewy tannins and a long aftertaste that’s both ripe and savoury.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.2%

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2020 Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare Pink Wine of the Earth

Central Coast, California, UNITED STATES
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2023)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Made from a blend of 71% Grenache, 11% Cinsault, 5% Clairette Blanche, 5% Grenache Blanc, 4% Mourvedre and 4% Vermentino. Pale salmon pink in colour with a watery hue. Aromas of raspberries, peaches and strawberries are trailed by hints of spicy blood orange and wet stone. Full, concentrated and possessing a supple texture, delicious blood orange, peach and strawberry fruits overlay a wet stone back drop. Finishes dry with soft acidity and a long delicately spiced aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
Joyous aromas of strawberry are splashed with lemon juice and pink rose petals on the nose of this bottling. The palate tightens up a bit, providing melon, tangerine-cream and wet gravel flavors atop a chalky texture.
92 points
Wine Enthusiast

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2020 Black Jack Shiraz

Bendigo, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged in small American oak barriques for 22 months. Deep dark red black shaded colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced ripe dark plum and liquorice aromas are intermeshed with vanillin cedar and subtle peppered earth notes. Rich fleshy dark plum, ripe cherry and liquorice fruits overlay a toasty vanillin cedar and spice back drop. Velvet smooth tannins with a long generously fruited conclusion that has a succulent feel to it.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2022 Pooley Cooinda Vale Vineyard Riesling

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 12.2%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant water like coloured core with greenish tinged edges. Elevated lime and red apple aromas meld into honeysuckle, orange blossom and citrus notes. Zesty lime and citrus fruits overlay a back drop of red apple, orange blossom infusions, traces of honeysuckle and stony mineral characters. Finishes dry with racy acidity and a long elegant aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.2%

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The Lark Distillery Tasmanian Peated Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A new Lark made using their own Central Highlands Lake district peat bog. The distillery employs an innovative post-malt smoking process resulting in a different flavour profile than traditionally peated whisky. In fact, the Scotch Whisky Industry have shown particular interest in their proprietary method. The peat is influenced by the decaying forest matter of the Tasmanian vegetation surrounding the bog. This is not comparable with anything you might consider peaty from Scotland. In fact, most will find the smoke indiscernible. Arguably, it has contributed a light oiliness and some bush character to the sweetness of the malt, specifically a sense of native flora in nuances of roasted wattle seed, wild aniseed and pepper berry. It's all extremely subtle. Put peat to one side, and this is a completely satisfactory whisky boasting balance and impressive purity. 46% Alc/Vol.
Other reviews... Lark’s way of smoking its malt has always been a bit different, taking already malted barley and smoking it over Tasmnian highland peat rather than using imported smoked grain. The result is Lark Tasmanian Peated, the first 100% Australian smoked whisky ever made. Incredibly well integrated on the nose, like gently smoked honey, there’s none of the aggressive iodine and campfire you get from smoky Scotch. Lanolin, plum pudding and pipe tobacco combine to form the memory of Grandpa’s jumper. Quite sweet on the palate as the fortified wine casks make their presence known, and with a soft texture that could use just a little more weight. The finish offers gentle, earthy smoke and minerality that speaks to the Tasmanian highlands that inspired this whisky. Where the Classic Cask is almost too subtle, this is nuanced in all the right ways. An incredibly enjoyable whisky and a true Aussie classic. 96 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com.au

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Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0058 American Oak Second Fill 16 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

ABV: 49.8%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

The American Oak Old & Rare range showcases some of the distillery’s oldest and most exceptional American oak casks, aged far beyond the standard American Oak Single Cask releases. Drawn from barrels that have allowed the development of extraordinary depth and complexity over more than a decade, these whiskies offer richer, more concentrated flavours and a luxurious texture that only extended maturation can achieve. Bottled in highly limited quantities, they represent the pinnacle of Sullivans Cove’s American oak expression.
A well-aged Sullivan's Cove, filled into a cask in Nov 2005 and bottled in Apr 2022. 406 bottles produced.
One only from a private collection. 49.8% Alc./Vol

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2022 British Navy Pussers Rum Deptford Dockyard Reserve Navy Proof Rum (700ml)

Caribbean,
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 54.5%

Voted World's Best Pot & Column still Rum at the World Rum Awards 2020.
In 1742, Deptford Dockyard was the Royal Navy Victualling Board’s main spirit depot; housing 30 storage vats that accommodated and aged more than 250,000 gallons of rum. From here, they supplied the Fleet with a flavourful blend of ‘Empire’ rums from British Navy suppliers in the Caribbean. While little is known about early Admiralty specifications, the blend was done “in such proportion as experience had shown was preferred by the men.”
As is now popular rum folklore, the final daily rum ration was served on 31 July 1970 at 6 bells in the forenoon watch (11am), ending a Royal Navy tradition of more than 300 years. Some sailors wore black armbands, tots were 'buried at sea' and in one navy training camp there was a mock funeral procession complete with black coffin and accompanying drummers and piper.
To commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Black Tot Day, as it became known, Pusser’s have introduced a limited-edition Deptford Dockyard Reserve at Navy proof, featuring a blend of high-ester distillates from Caribbean countries in Great Britain’s naval past (Guyana [Demerara], Trinidad, Barbados and Jamaica). Offered at the same strength that bulk underproof rum was historically stored at the Dockyards, the hefty ABV is intimidating until you taste it. Aged for a minimum of three years in x-Bourbon barrels but tasting much, much older, Deptford Dockyard is a medium-bodied rum, shy on the nose while boasting beautifully integrated flavours of Christmas cake, orange zest and festive spices that draw comparisons to heavily sherried single malt. Its restrained power dials down with liquorice bullets, chico lollies, cinnamon buns, brandy sauce and lingering molasses cake. Easily approached uncut, think of it as a cross between richer, darker Demerara styles and high ester Jamaicans - less the extreme funk. 54.5% Alc./Vol.

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Gin Mare Mediterranean Gin (700ml)

Barcelona, SPAIN
$90. 99
Bottle
$1091.88 Dozen

ABV: 42.7%

A Spanish Gin with a Mediterranean twist. Infused with 4 unique botanicals; Arbequina olive, rosemary, basil and thyme.
Other reviews... Clear. Pungent aromas of citrus, almond custard, fennel, and resinous juniper follow through on a soft, round entry to a dry medium body with strong juniper, sandalwood and menthol notes. Finishes with a pungent botanical, candied lemongrass and ginger, and pepper fade. An aggressive and vibrantly green herbal gin that will stand out and captivate in cocktails. 42.7% Alc./Vol.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal - 92 points (Exceptional)

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2021 Roc Breia (by Theo Dancer) Chardonnay

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.
Other Reviews....
Tasted from multiple barrels shortly before bottling, Théo Dancer's Roc Breïa 2021 Chardonnay offers up inviting aromas of orchard fruit and orange oil mingled with nuances of freshly baked bread, sweet stones, beeswax and nutmeg. Medium-bodied, fleshy and incisive, with tangy acids and a long, saline finish, it's a terrific debut effort for this new project. Maturation was in used 500-liter barrels.
90-92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 09, 2022)

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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.
Other Reviews....
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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2021 Theo Dancer Vin de France Jurassique Savagnin

Jura, FRANCE
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Théo Dancer is the ambitious and tallented winemaker now heading up the family Domaine Vincent Dancer winery based in Chassagne-Montrachet. Like his father before him, Théo studied at Lycée Viticole de Beaune while working with his father part-time. He joined the domaine full-time in 2021 and is already making a significant impact. In addition to his work with his father, Théo has also taken on an exciting new project in the Mâconnais (Roc Breïa) as well as starting his own micro-négoce, sourcing fruit from several exciting vineyards across northern France.
Emphasising purity and terroir rather than flor-aging notes, this is Savagnin ouillé (topped up) sourced from the fossil-rich marl soils of L’Étoile, in Jura’s southwest. The grapes were pressed and put directly into large oak barrels.

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Cardhu 16 Year Old (Special Release 2022) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 56%

Other reviews... This Jamaican rum-finished Cardhu has a nose dominated by grapefruit flesh, with white pepper, ripening mango, zested lime, clementine peel, and grilled pineapple. The palate has bitter citrus and grapefruit acidity, pepper, clove, and a belligerent rush of cask-strength alcohol that cries out to be quelled with water. Once subdued, the rum sweetness shines alongside flavors of dried mango, green banana, vanilla, and aniseed. 86 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...More of this year's very esoteric and lavishly illustrated Special Releases. This one matured in refill American oak and was then finished in Jamaican rum. They've also filled some of those very lovely 20cl bottles, as they did in the past with some Port Ellens and some… Loch Dhu. And the Classic Malts, naturally. No, nothing to do with shrinkflation. Colour: white wine. Nose: a little fruity glue at first, or nail polish, with some peach and strawberry syrups, then indeed a few tropical fruits from the rum, mostly pineapples, as well as fresh raisin rolls. This was finished in Jamaican pot-still rum but I'm not fining anything really 'funky'. Probably not what they would have tried to come up with in the first place. With water: perhaps, indeed, a little olive oil, which would make the texture rather a little thicker on the nose. Some good folks are making chocolate using olive oil, which I find rather good too. Nice nose, nonetheless. Mouth (neat): really to my liking, rather spicy but more malt whisky than rumsky, if you see what I mean. It's just a little hot. More raisin rolls. With water: the rum's influence got more obvious, with more pineapple, a little more olive oil, Juicy Fruit… Finish: medium, on allspice, honey and, perhaps, papaya ice cream. A touch of viognier too but indeed, viognier can get very tropical. A wee salty smokiness in the aftertaste. Comments: you could argue that we need no one's help to make our own rumskies (try 85% young Highland Park or Clynelish with 15% young Hampden or Worthy Park, for example) but it's good. Wat's more, I don't think 'Cardhu needs rum' was the message in the first place, was it? 85 points - whiskyfun.com

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Clynelish 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 58.5%

Other reviews... White pepper and orange on a wave of high alcohol grow into a spicier proposition with allspice, apple, melon, Chinese pear, and mincemeat. Silky mouthfeel with candied orange, warm sherry notes, and pulsing spices, developing more of a waxy texture mid-palate, followed by a slightly bland ending of vanilla and star fruit. Water enhances the fruitiness, teasing out herbal notes and ground ginger. 87 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...The cask-bill here gathered refill American oak, PX and oloroso. Hope this gumbo won't have offset the Distillery character, but probably not, Diageo do care about Clynelish! What's sure is that it was a good idea to hire Syd Barrett's little nephew to do the names and stories… Colour: straw. Nose: it's pretty fascinating to have this one after the more elementary (in the best sense) TWS. Nutshell, the sherry has erased a part of the bright fruitiness and added some wine, walnuts and teas. English breakfast tea, naturally. With water: a little more fruitiness but walnut skins and other fruit peelings, and even eucalyptus tea tend to dominate. But the paraffin and beeswax are there, hurray. Mouth (neat): the fruits and rather a lot of paraffin are having the upper hand this time. Once more, a little bitter oak coating that, even chlorophyl. With water: very good, if a little cask-heavy indeed. A notch harsh, perhaps, otherwise oranges and a little honey are adding some needed lightness, although this isn't fruity whisky by any means. Finish: rather long, but the oaks and their spices are at the helm. Some raisins from the PX (I would suppose) in the aftertaste, plus a faint saltiness. Comments: super-good, it's just that I shouldn't have had the rather pristine young 2011 just before this one. My bad. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

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2019 Domaine Racines Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay

Santa Barbara, California, UNITED STATES
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

The Californian project of two classic houses of France, Racines is led by vignerons Étienne de Montille and Brian Sieve of Burgundy and Rodolphe Péters of Champagne. The aim of this collaboration is to create a range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the cool-climate of the Sta. Rita Hills, in Santa Barbara County, drawing upon each individual’s experience and knowledge from the Old World. The resulting wines, thanks to careful handling and “classic” (as in less hands-on) winemaking, highlight each specific terroir with purity and transparency.
Two north-facing parcels of Chardonnay make up the Bentrock vineyard. One sits a little higher, overlooking the Sta. Rita Hills, in a very exposed perch on rocky soils; the lower one, protected by the hilltop parcel, is located slightly to the east and has more soil (a mix of sandy and clay loam).
Other Reviews....
A gorgeous wine, the 2019 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard dazzles with its purity and translucence. Crushed rocks, lemon confit, white flowers and mint give the 2019 its brilliant, sculpted personality. Soaring aromatics and bright saline accents build into the regal finish. Drink: 2023-2031.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Racines Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay

Santa Barbara, California, UNITED STATES
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

This parcel in the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard comes from the oldest plantings in the Sta. Rita Hills, dating back to 1971. These vines are found on a gently north-facing slope with thin soils consisting of shale and sedimentary quarts.
Other Reviews....
A rich, effusive wine, the 2019 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict offers a stunning expression of this site. All the classic S&B signatures come through, kicked up with an extra touch of textural richness. Creamy and silky in the glass, the 2019 is outrageously beautiful. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and tangerine oil are some of the many notes that build in a soft, silky Chardonnay that dazzles from start to finish. Impressive. Drink: 2023-2031.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Racines La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir

Santa Barbara, California, UNITED STATES
$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Neighboring the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, this plot consists of mostly deep, rocky soils. The original cuttings were brought down by Richard Sanford - a winemaking pioneer in the Santa Ynez area - down from Mt. Eden in Northern California in the '70s.
Other Reviews....
The 2019 Pinot Noir La Rinconada Vineyard is a heady, dazzling wine. The 100% whole clusters lend striking aromatic top notes that soar out of the glass. Sweet red cherry, sage, rose petal, blood orange and lavender give this beguiling, layered Pinot tons of complexity. Savory, wild and constantly changing in the glass, the Rinconada has so much to offer. This brilliant, captivating Pinot from Racines has so much to offer. Drink: 2024-2039.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Racines Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir

Santa Barbara, California, UNITED STATES
$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

This parcel in the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard comes from the oldest plantings in the Sta. Rita Hills, dating back to 1971. These vines are found on a gently north-facing slope with thin soils consisting of shale and sedimentary quarts.
Other Reviews....
The 2019 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict is a powerful, brooding wine. The high percentage of stems (75%) undoubtedly adds savory intensity, but it also masks some site character. The 2019 is a gorgeous wine, but it is also austere and not an especially typical expression of this site. I hope to have a chance to taste it in a decade. Drink: 2024-2039.
94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2020 Domaine de Montille Volnay Les Taillepieds Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$420. 00
Bottle
$5040.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
A ripe but cool, pure and airy nose freely offers up its notes of plum liqueur, violet, lavender and wet stone. There is impressive intensity to the chiseled medium-bodied flavors that possess very fine mid-palate density as well as an almost aggressive minerality on the moderately austere, compact, long and balanced finale. This is excellent and historically, is a wine that always ages well. Drink through 2032+.
92-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Volnay Les Taillepieds 1er Cru comes from two parcels is 90% whole cluster. Brambly red berry fruit is mingling with black pepper, clove and touches of undergrowth. The palate is medium-bodied with quite succulent tannins, more rondeur here than the other Volnays, plush and quite luxuriant wiht a sensual and very pure finish. Superb. Drink 2025-2048.
93-95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
90% whole cluster. Imperial purple. This wine has the ideal balance between whole bunch freshness and the fruit of the vintage, which does not have an exaggerated ripeness here. Tight firm finish, crunchy with dry tannins which should resolve without difficulty given a little time.
92-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine de Montille Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$640. 00
Bottle
$7680.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
This is also ripe while managing to remain cool and airy with its combination of plum, violet, anise and newly turned earth wisps. The delicious and vibrant medium-bodied flavors possess solid mid-palate density that contrasts somewhat with the austere and lingering finish where the tannins are presently slightly raspy. Drink through 2030+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has one-third whole bunch. It has a precise bouquet and very pure with ebullient red fruit laced with crushed stone. Wonderful focus. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins, fine depth and cohesion, well-integrated oak with dark fruit and brown spices emerging towads the persistent finish. Excellent. Closure: Diam. Drink 2025-2050.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Very erratic rows here, I am told, so it is ploughed by horse. 13% alcohol, 3.65pH, one third whole cluster. I loved the bouquet of this wine which has ethereal qualities. Then, on the palate, I found it a little less concentrated than I was expecting. It will still be a delicious wine though, in the medium term.
92-95 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges

Burgundy, FRANCE
$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
A mentholated top note is present on the markedly ripe aromas of cassis, earth and bitter chocolate. The rich, velvet-textured and concentrated medium-bodied flavors possess pretty good verve and length on the slightly warm finale. This will need to develop better depth to merit the upper-end of my projected range. Drink through 2026+.
88-90 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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2007 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 60.3%

Distilled in 2007 and drawn from sherry butt #553 before being bottled in 2022, this Summer edition had an outturn of 613 bottles. The colour is excellent for a middle-ager in the series. 60.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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2005 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 61.3%

Distilled in 2005 and drawn from refill butt #1030 before being bottled in 2022, this Summer edition had an outturn of 504 bottles. 61.3% Alc./Vol.
While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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1991 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$1299. 00
Bottle
$15588.00 Dozen

ABV: 55.6%

The big sherried hits continue with this 1991 distillation, drawn from butt #5679 in Summer 2022. 567 bottles are on offer. 55.6% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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1989 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2022 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$1399. 00
Bottle
$16788.00 Dozen

ABV: 52.3%

A double decader, distilled in 1989 and drawn from single Sherry butt #13031 before being bottled in 2022. Released in Summer, the edition had an outturn of 602 bottles. 52.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
While many distilleries offer single casks, allowing an opportunity to taste a more distinctive and 'natural' version of an otherwise familiar spirit, Glenfarclas’ Family Casks go one step further: If your wallet permits, you can pick across vintages spanning five decades. At the time of writing, the Grant family has offered hundreds of vintage malts from the early 1950s up to 2014. No one year is quite like the next, and cask aging varies from release to release. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Our latest shipment concentrates on sherry matured malts, which, in our opinion, traditionally work best with the distillery's heavy, pungent and fruity new-make. Direct-fired stills contribute further character, while traditional dunnage warehouses keep a constant temperature so the whiskies are geared towards long, slow maturation. That doesn't mean these selections don't sometimes peak relatively young. Expect the unexpected!

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1966 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Spring 2017 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$11999. 00
Bottle
$143988.00 Dozen

ABV: 41.7%

The Grandfather release in this consignment breaks the fifty year barrier and is one of the earliest (and oldest) Family Cask bottlings we've been able to secure to date (a 1954 is currently listed at $20K if '66 isn't your year). Almost certainly nearing the distillery's final warehouse stocks from the era, it is investment grade whisky, obviously desirable for any collection or premium bar as single malts of this rarity continue to defy the odds, increasing in value and becoming the 'assets' of a decreasing few. Purists who insist on opening a bottle may expect a punchy and slightly wilder ride than many contemporary Glenfarclas' while also delivering an amazingly, deep sherry infused experience that should set a benchmark for well-aged Speyside malts. We have two only from a measly outturn of 146 bottles. Distilled in 1966 and bottled from a sherry butt in Spring 2017. 41.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $79.99
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A new leader in the sub $100 single malt category.
"Superb delivery, I must say!" - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
The softer side of Speyside is on show in this deeply coloured Tamnavulin. Finished in three different types of sherry casks, the nose offers a delicate and gently sweet sherry infusion leaving the malt intact, American oak adding an undercurrent of vanillas. At first dryish and Oloroso-like, by mid palate this develops impressive weight and mouthfeel with a brief burst of fruit cake and a thrust of warming spices. The finish lingers with more dried fruits (think PX), bitter peel and a late succulence. The wine input is sensitively handled, and at just 40%, the depth of flavour unexpected. Prepare to be surprised.
Other reviews... [Edition 2 tasted] I'm presuming PX is one of the sherry types here because there is a dominant stickiness to this bottling. Superb delivery, I must say! 91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...Rather exotic on the nose, reminiscent of bananas foster, fresh ginger root, shaved coconut, dried apricot, and orange blossom. The palate offers enticing touches of coffee liqueur, ripe mango, salted cashew, and tinges of orange zest that offer lift to a long, semisweet finish. 91 points Excellent, Highly Recommended - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021

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Tete Japanese Botanicals Liqueur (720ml)

JAPAN
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Tete botanical liqueur is released once annually so stocks are always fairly limited. In its creation, Ume plums are soaked in single-distillation pure shochu for one year along with nine Japanese botanicals: a piquancy springs from slowly macerated sansho and ginger root, while herbal elements come to the fore with wintergreen and a perfume of ume flower. Mandarin provides both brightness and acidity. Spicy cinnamon imparts light, woody notes and dried bonito heightens and unifies Tete's botanicals. This myriad of flavours results in a complex liqueur with a mouthwatering finish that lingers. 12% Alc./Vol.

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Kyoto Matcha Sake Liqueur (720ml)

JAPAN
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 6%

This traditional liqueur us made from matcha (green tea) harvested from the famed production area of Uji in Kyoto prefecture. Umami elements from a Junmai sake base accentuate the savoury tea component, while the clever addition of yuzu adds a playful citrus note that elevates the finish. The result is an elegant balance of savoury, sweet and sour, delightful on its own and as a cocktail mixer. 6% Alc./Vol.

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Matsuuraichi Nanko Plum Liqueur (720ml)

JAPAN
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Nankobai ume (plum) is the highest expression of the fruit, prized for its aroma and flavour. Centuries-old methods are employed in the making of this liqueur version. Plums are carefully harvested, cleaned and washed by hand, then macerated in a premium ginjo sake base. The result has earnt Matsuurachi a reputation as one of the best plum liqueurs in Japan. Light, mellow and refreshing, you'll find subtle confectionery notes of marzipan and toasted almond biscotti alongside the fruity bruised apple, kalamansi and tamarillo. The finish is silky and lingering. 12% Alc./Vol.

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- 95
- 93
- Organic
2017 Querciabella Turpino

Tuscany, ITALY
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Turpino is quite reticent, which is surprising given the style and personality of the year. Black cherry, pine, menthol, licorice and chocolate develop nicely over time. Readers should give the 2017 at least a few years in bottle, as it is not at all ready to drink now. The 2017 embodies the house style at Querciabella these days nicely. The wine is rich and deep, but not at all overdone. Drink 2024 - 2037.
95 Points
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
A full-bodied, structured red with lots of blackcurrants, wild blackberries and cloves. Black olives, dried violets and raw cacao, too. Firm, slightly leafy tannins. Drink after 2023. From organically grown grapes.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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- 91
The Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 54.2%

Other reviews... Red apple, cranberry, damson, and ground pepper on first sniff, this showcases a beautifully layered bouquet of wood spices, caramel, cream, and more overt vinous aromas. The palate begins with warm baked fruits, watermelon, crystalized sugar, clove, pepper, Red Vines, red apple, taffy, and fruity red wine before a spicy finish. The cautious addition of a little water opens it up fully. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...Lovely bottle with some kind of mermaid, would go well for suntan lotion too. No, really. I hope the wood treatment remained kind of moderate, because I think I have noticed that they've been cranking them up with last year's SRs. For example, this is ex-bourbon (good) and wine (bad) casks. Wine casks, wazzat? What is 'a wine cask'? Could we remain focused on the whiskies? Colour: gold. Nose: cask-driven. Vanilla, cakes, Nutella, macchiato. Starbucks whisky. With water: more Nutella. I just hope no orang-outangs have been harmed along the process. Mouth (neat): good for sure but indeed, there is a lot of Nescafé and Nutella. With water: roasted hazelnut and more Nescafé. Finish: medium, very dry, pretty oaky. Comments: I can't quite see how and why this would be 'Rare and Exceptional', but indeed it is rather 'Fair and Okay'. Now I've heard they'll soon launch new expressions of Ord that will be much closer to the Distillery's brilliant own character, in the vein of the magical official 28 and 30 of old. Unless I've been dreaming once more… … … 82 points - whiskyfun.com

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Distillerie La Salamandre Eau de Coing Liqueur (700ml)

Sarlat, FRANCE
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

A quince liqueur made according to traditional methods. It has obvious uses in fruity cocktails, but will also work as a digestive in a still warm coffee. Alternatively, add a splash to wine or champagne, or drizzle over ice cream or sherbet. 18% Alc./Vol.

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