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2022 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, California

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Described by Jeb Dunnuck as competing “with the best of Napa” at a fraction of the price, these top scoring Paso Robles reds from DAOU represent some of the portfolio’s top values, from the rich and satisfying 92 pt. 2022 Pessimist Red Blend to the bright and silky 91 pt. 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon and stellar, age worthy 95 pt. 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, all impeccably crafted to over deliver value at a bargain price.

Perched at the highest point overlooking Paso Robles at the same altitude of Napa’s Howell Mountain, the spectacular DAOU Vineyards was founded by Georges and Daniel Daou over a decade ago, the brothers becoming known for pioneering Paso Robles as a top region for growing Bordeaux varietals and steadily building a reputation for “a massive lineup of stellar wines” according to Jeb Dunnuck.

Composed of 59% Petite Sirah, 20% Zinfandel, 14% Syrah and 7% Lagrein aged for 10 months in 60% new French oak, the plush 92 pt. 2022 Pessimist is “an easy drinking blend” according to the Wine Advocate’s Erin Brooks, offering fresh aromatic ripe dark fruit hinting of peppery spice with a soft texture and impressive, lengthy finish. A blend of 77.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15.6% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Merlot and 0.4% Cabernet Franc aged for 8 months in 50% new French oak, the richly aromatic 91 pt. 2022 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is “a formidable Cab” according to critic Matt Kettmann already drinking beautifully and earning a spot on the Wine Enthusiast Top 100 of 2023, a harmonious blend of silky dark fruit balanced by bright acidity described as “impossible to ignore” by the Wine Advocate’s Erin Brooks. Produced in a hot and dry Paso vintage yielding smaller clusters and greater concentration, the refined 95 pt. 2022 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 23% Petit Verdot and aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak, yielding intensely aromatic ripe dark fruit hinting of graphite, cedar and earthy spice with smooth, balanced tannins on a long, velvety finish “with an underlying elegance that suggests it will age for years to come” according to James Suckling.

A range of “gorgeous wines that continue to show what's possible with Bordeaux varieties from Paso Robles” according to the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley, these top scoring 2022 Daou reds are “profoundly colorful and powerful wines with an intense core of tannins and masses of rich fruit that nearly mask their hulking structures” according to Eric Guido of Vinous, reflecting the Daou legacy for delivering exceptional quality and tremendous value at a price that doesn’t break the bank.

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The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is impossible to ignore. Violet pastille and sweet spice complement a burst of crushed blackberries and cherries. Silken and seamless, it swirls across the palate with an energetic mix of ripe wild berries and citrus, all motivated by a core of vibrant acidity. While gently tannic, the 2022 remains fresh and lively throughout, leaving a tart blackberry tinge that carries on.

91 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Jul 2024)

It's amazing that the Daou brothers can produce a formidable Cab that is this accessible at such a young age. The palate combines rich blackberry sauce with espresso bean and cocoa, as lingering, sappy tannins extend through the finish.

91 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2023)

#68 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 of 2023

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2015 Xavier Vignon Arcane XIX Le Soleil (750ml)

Grenache from Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France

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Regular readers of these pages are no stranger to the stunning wines being produced by Xavier Vignon, who has established a flawless reputation working with such luminaries as Marcoux, Grand Veneur, Raymond Usseglio, and others. Through these relationships, he has gained access to incredibly pristine parcels of very old-vine plantings across the valley, where he works with centenarian vines of Grenache and Syrah as well as 75- to 85-year-old plots of multiple other varieties.

Soleil is composed of 80% Grenache from 100-year-old vines, 10% Mourvèdre from 80-year-old vines, and 10% Syrah from 50-year-old vines, all which comes together to yield just one bottle per vine. Terroir selection is based on mineral salt concentration and density in vineyards from nine villages. Xavier is looking for freshness through both altitude and exposure, and it certainly seems he found it.

"Maybe the best Côte du Rhône Villages I've ever tasted..." - Wine Advocate

This beauty is a ridiculous bargain, and it just might be the best Côtes-du-Rhône Villages that you have ever tasted too. I have blind-tasted colleagues on this several times, just to break the monotony of the wines that they peddle, if I'm being honest, and their responses say it all. The aromatics alone sing Châteauneuf, specifically the serious terroir east of town, very La Cras-like. Of course I press them for a price range, and $40 to $50 is typically the consensus. They are basically spot on, as such a gorgeous wine should cost that much, but our domaine-direct relationship with Xavier brings it to us at a jaw-dropping, sub-$20 price for our private clients.

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The 2015 Cotes du Rhone Villages Arcane XVIII Le Soleil is youthfully dark in color and fruit-forward, but it also shows softening, silky tannins. It's full bodied but not overblown, with a sensationally seductive mouthfeel. Black cherries define the fruit, joined by hints of dark chocolate and enough garrigue to give it a seriously savory character despite the fruit. This is an old-vine blend of 80% Grenache with 10% each Syrah and Mourvèdre, aged 15 months in one-third new oak, the rest in concrete or foudre. Maybe the best Côte du Rhône Villages I've ever tasted, it looks to have the stuffing to go another 10 years.

94 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Issue # 233 - Oct 2017)

Coming from 100-year-old Grenache vines (there’s 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre in the blend) mostly in the northern part of the Southern Rhône, the 2015 Côtes du Rhône Villages Arcane le Soleil saw 15 months in one-third each of new barrels, concrete tanks, and stainless-steel tanks. This inky colored beauty offers a terrific perfume of blueberries, scorched earth, graphite, and crushed violets. Deep, full-bodied, incredibly pure, and elegant, with silky tannin, it’s a sensational Côtes du Rhône that’s better than most Chateauneuf du Pape in the vintage. It will be better in another year or two and keep for 8-10 years.

93+ points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2018)

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2022 Daou Pessimist Red (750ml)

Durif from Paso Robles, California

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Described by Jeb Dunnuck as competing “with the best of Napa” at a fraction of the price, these top scoring Paso Robles reds from DAOU represent some of the portfolio’s top values, from the rich and satisfying 92 pt. 2022 Pessimist Red Blend to the bright and silky 91 pt. 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon and stellar, age worthy 95 pt. 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, all impeccably crafted to over deliver value at a bargain price.

Perched at the highest point overlooking Paso Robles at the same altitude of Napa’s Howell Mountain, the spectacular DAOU Vineyards was founded by Georges and Daniel Daou over a decade ago, the brothers becoming known for pioneering Paso Robles as a top region for growing Bordeaux varietals and steadily building a reputation for “a massive lineup of stellar wines” according to Jeb Dunnuck.

Composed of 59% Petite Sirah, 20% Zinfandel, 14% Syrah and 7% Lagrein aged for 10 months in 60% new French oak, the plush 92 pt. 2022 Pessimist is “an easy drinking blend” according to the Wine Advocate’s Erin Brooks, offering fresh aromatic ripe dark fruit hinting of peppery spice with a soft texture and impressive, lengthy finish. A blend of 77.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15.6% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Merlot and 0.4% Cabernet Franc aged for 8 months in 50% new French oak, the richly aromatic 91 pt. 2022 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is “a formidable Cab” according to critic Matt Kettmann already drinking beautifully and earning a spot on the Wine Enthusiast Top 100 of 2023, a harmonious blend of silky dark fruit balanced by bright acidity described as “impossible to ignore” by the Wine Advocate’s Erin Brooks. Produced in a hot and dry Paso vintage yielding smaller clusters and greater concentration, the refined 95 pt. 2022 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 23% Petit Verdot and aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak, yielding intensely aromatic ripe dark fruit hinting of graphite, cedar and earthy spice with smooth, balanced tannins on a long, velvety finish “with an underlying elegance that suggests it will age for years to come” according to James Suckling.

A range of “gorgeous wines that continue to show what's possible with Bordeaux varieties from Paso Robles” according to the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley, these top scoring 2022 Daou reds are “profoundly colorful and powerful wines with an intense core of tannins and masses of rich fruit that nearly mask their hulking structures” according to Eric Guido of Vinous, reflecting the Daou legacy for delivering exceptional quality and tremendous value at a price that doesn’t break the bank.

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This bottling delivers the ripe power that so many want, in a package that's balanced by savory elements. Dense aroma of tar, char, asphalt, cassis and cocoa show on the nose. The palate is rich and creamy, loaded with coffee bean, coconut husk and baked fruit flavors.

92 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast (Mar 2024)

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2015 Xavier Vignon Vin de France Arcane XV Le Diable (750ml)

Mourvedre from Rhône, France

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Crafted by the Southern Rhone’s maverick winemaker as a singular, one time release, the exceptional 94 pt. Xavier Vignon Vin de France Arcane XV Le Diable offers fresh, lush dark fruit hinting of garrigue and earthy spice with savory, fine grained tannins, a stunning 100% Mourvedre bargain for Southern Rhone fans and collectors to savor over the next decade.

Arriving in the Rhone Valley in the mid-1990’s, Xavier Vignon began his illustrious consulting career after honing his winemaking skills in Champagne and top wine regions around the globe, finding his inspiration over the next decades in the Southern Rhone’s mosaic of terroirs, altitudes and varietals. Working with such luminaries as Marcoux, Raymond Usseglio and La Nerthe, Xavier has insider access to some of the oldest vines across the valley, those top sites becoming the source for his own labeled wines, crafting the first wine in the Arcane series in 2015. After advising a grower in the cooler higher altitudes near Vinsobres to allow his old vine Mourvedre to remain on the vine longer to allow it fully ripen, Xavier was then so impressed by the quality of the fruit that he convinced the vigneron to sell him the perfectly ripened grapes, inspiring the first Arcane cuvee as a singular release capturing the perfect intersection of time and place in the vineyard. Sourced from 17 different plots planted with vines up to 100 years of age across the region including some in Chateauneuf du Pape, the hand harvested Mourvedre grapes for the 2015 Arcane XV Le Diable underwent Xavier’s signature extended maceration before aging in 70% in concrete and 30% in new Austrian oak barrels for 15 months, yielding vibrant, richly concentrated fruit with lush tannins and perfectly balanced acidity, its layered complexity promising enjoyable drinking for years to come.

Naming each Arcane release after a card in the Tarot deck with matching illustrations on the labels, Le Diable (translating as the Devil) refers to the nickname Southern Rhone growers have given to the difficult to ripen Mourvedre - the formidable 94 pt. 2015 Xavier Vignon Vin de France Arcane XV Le Diable capturing the combination of perfect growing conditions in 2015 with an optimal terroir, crafted by a masterful winemaker - an exquisite, age worthy Southern Rhone blend offered for the mere price of an entry level Cotes du Rhone and as with all of Xavier Vignon’s masterful Arcane cuvees, this Devil is truly in the details and not to be missed.

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There are two slightly eccentric wines from this estate that merit serious attention. Almost 100% Mourvèdre from a parcel close to Vinsobres, the sensational 2015 Vin de France Arcane XV Le Diable had a three-week maceration (Xavier prefers to get as much extraction as possible before alcoholic fermentation), and was aged mostly in small oak tanks and concrete. Blueberries, blackberries, peppery herbs and spice all flow from this layered, full-bodied beauty that has awesome purity, integrated acidity and plenty of structure. Give bottles 2-3 years and drink over the following 10-15 years.

94 points, Wine Advocate (Issue # 227 - Oct 2016)

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2022 Benton Lane Estate Pinot Noir (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Willamette, Oregon

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Sourced from “a five star vintage” producing classically styled Oregon Pinot according to Decanter’s Clive Pursehouse, the fresh and vibrant 93 pt. 2022 Benton Lane Estate Pinot Noir offers engaging aromatic spiced fruit with ripe smooth tannins balanced by bright acidity, a palate pleasing Oregon Pinot from the Willamette estate backed by Quintessa founder Agustin Huneeus bargain priced for fans of Oregon Pinot to stock up by the case.

After selling their Pritchard Hill vineyards in Napa in the late 1980’s, Benton Lane founders Steve and Carol Girard purchased a former sheep ranch straddling Benton and Lane Counties in the Southern Willamette Valley to produce Burgundy-style cool climate Pinot Noir, releasing wines under their distinctive postage stamp Benton Lane label for nearly three decades and continuing to manage the vineyards under the ownership of legendary vintner Agustin Huneeus. Situated on a biodiverse estate spanning 317 acres northwest of Eugene, Benton Lane’s 142 acres of dry farmed vineyards are planted almost exclusively to Pinot Noir in a mix of sedimentary and volcanic soils, enjoying the protection of significant peaks within the Coast Range with moderate temperatures that extend the growing season for optimal ripening. Crafted by winemaker Amael Orrego of the Huneeus winemaking team, the beautifully balanced 2022 Benton Lane Estate Pinot Noir was sourced from 82 parcels across the estate each vinified separately and the final blend matured in 19% new French oak for 10 months, yielding a fresh, lively Oregon Pinot Noir “with cooling acidity and ripe red and blue fruits” according to Eric Guido of Vinous and finishing “long and structured,” with nuanced complexity that will evolve over the next five or more years.

From an outstanding Willamette vintage producing “tremendous freshness” and “ample concentration” according to Decanter’s Clive Pursehouse, the impressive 93 pt. 2022 Benton Lane Pinot Noir is a top scoring, crowd pleasing Oregon Pinot Noir offering the enticing combination of rich, ripe flavors and a smooth, satisfying finish that calls for a second pour and unbeatably priced to reach for without hesitation.

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A challenging wine to make, says winemaker Amael Orrego, who crafts the blend of this wine across 82 Pinot Noir blocks. The wine captures the freshness of the Willamette Valley and its bright red berry aromatics that combine with savoury herbal notes of mint and pennyroyal. The palate offers red fruited complexity. Ripe wild strawberries, cranberries and mint rise up from elements of earth and forest floor for an impressive wine, capturing the fresh, lively character of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with broad distribution.

93 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Jul 2024)

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Red Schooner by Caymus Voyage 11 (750ml)

Malbec from California

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As the first to introduce Caymus to the state of Florida back in 1981, our decades-long relationship with the Wagner Family of Wines presented a terrific opportunity to feature a selection of their outstanding offerings at rock bottom pricing, from the entry-level Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 7 to the 2022 Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Chardonny, Pinot Noir, and the easy-drinking Conundrum blends. Here’s what’s in stock and ready to enjoy.

Boasting dark fruit hinting of vanilla and soft tannins, the Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 7 blends fruit from a variety of vineyard sites and vintages, its name referring to the “Bonanza” of unheralded vineyards throughout the state (and not the TV Western for those of us over a certain age…). Crafted for everyday enjoyment and inspired by Chuck Wagner’s father and his “no rules” approach to blending wines, the Conundrum White is a refreshing proprietary blend of a variety of white grapes including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier that boasts lush tropical fruit and crisp acidity, while the Conundrum Red offers rich, dark fruit from its Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, rounded out by pleasant, layered tannins. Sourced from vineyards in Santa Barbara to the south up to Solano County in the north, the Sea Sun Chardonnay balances bright, creamy fruit woven with harmonious toasted oak, while the Sea Sun Pinot Noir offers lush, ripe red fruit hinting of forest and spice with a velvet, palate-pleasing texture, its grapes coming from cool climate vineyards along the Pacific.

A comprehensive selection of top-quality wines crafted by the iconic Wagner Family of Wines, this is a not to be missed offer for Caymus fans to mix a case or two, stock up on some everyday wine or select a few favorites – with the legacy of the legendary Caymus behind each label at best on the market pricing, every choice is a win-win.

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Elegant and pure, with an inlay of savory, sage and peppery floral details, gaining richness and depth around a concentrated, juicy core of chocolate berry flavors. Reveals a twinge of fresh acidity that lifts the flavors, allowing them to spread out around fine tannins. Malbec. Drink now through 2033. 32,900 cases made.

92 points, Aaron Romano, Wine Spectator (Nov 2023)

NV Xavier Vignon Arcane XVII L'Etoile (750ml)

Grenache from Beaumes de Venise, Rhône, France

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ARCANE/är'kan/: secret; understood by few.

No secret to B-21 Southern Rhone fans and collectors, this selection of stunning Arcane wines from the masterful Xavier Vignon offers a range of one of a kind, impeccably crafted cuvees sourced from the Southern Rhone’s top terroirs and representing some of the region’s best values, now offered at unbeatable pricing perfect for mixing a case.

Arriving in the Rhone Valley in the mid-1990’s and consulting for such luminaries as Marcoux, Raymond Usseglio and La Nerthe, the combination of Xavier Vignon’s insider access to some of the oldest vines across the valley and creative passion for the region’s varied terroirs and grapes inspired him to create the series of Arcane wines, naming each unique release after a card in the Tarot deck with matching illustrations on the labels. Xavier's meticulous winemaking requires some detailed descriptions for full appreciation, so let's dive in.

Sourced from 100% Mourvedre from vines up to 100 years of age planted in 17 diverse zones including some in Chateauneuf du Pape, the richly concentrated 94 pt. 2015 Arcane XV Le Diable underwent Xavier’s signature extended maceration before aging in 70% in concrete and 30% in new Austrian oak barrels for 15 months, yielding vibrant fruit with lush tannins and perfectly balanced acidity, its name Le Diable translating as the Devil and referring to being seduced by worldly goods.
A multi-vintage, organically grown blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah from the AOC's varied north and south terroirs, Xavier aged the full-bodied 92 pt. N/V Xavier Vignon Cairanne Arcane La Temperance Organic in a mix of stainless steel and his patented Vinarius system of submerging small barrels in a wine-filled 7,000 liter wooden vat to prevent any oxygen from contact with the wine, yielding a “rich and fleshy” blend according to James Suckling with a “dark, earthy finish that pulls you back to the glass for more,” La Temperance representing balance, moderation, and harmony.
Declared “a beautiful, full-bodied, elegant wine that might just be one of the greatest red wines to come from Beaumes de Venise” by Jeb Dunnuck, the 95 pt. N/V Xavier Vignon Arcane XVII L'Etoile is a co-fermented blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre harvested from 2015 through 2017, aged in a mix of barrels and concrete tanks for 15 months yielding elegant layers of fresh fruit with nuances of pepper and spice, L’Etoile translating as “the Star” and representing inspiration and a bright future.
A multi-vintage blend from five of the Southern Rhone’s greatest recent vintages beginning in 2010, the bold and powerful 96 pt. NV Xavier Vignon Vin de France Arcane Le Fou was sourced from 85% old vine Grenache from different clones grown mostly throughout Chateauneuf du Pape blended with small amounts of Mourvedre, Syrah and Caladoc (a cross of Grenache and Malbec) and aged in a mix of French and Austrian oak barrels, truncated wooden vats and concrete vats, revealing “a full-bodied, layered, powerful yet seamless style” according to Jeb Dunnuck with “silky tannins, and a big finish” built to evolve over the next decades, , Le Fou or “the Fool” representing a leap of faith and an invitation to adventure.
Described as “maybe the best Cotes du Rhone Villages I ever tasted” by the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski with “the stuffing to go another 10 years,” the impressive 96 pt. 2015 Xavier Vignon Arcane XIX Le Soleil is a blend of 80% Grenache from 100 year old vines with 10% Mourvedre over 80 years old and 10% Syrah over 50 years old and aged 15 months in one-third each of new barrels, concrete tanks, and stainless-steel tanks, called “an inky colored beauty” by Jeb Dunnuck “that’s better than most Chateauneuf du Pape in the vintage,” named the Sun to represent good fortune, happiness and joy.
Sourced from parcels in Lirac, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Rasteau, and higher elevation sites in Beaumes de Venise, the 2016 Xavier Vignon Arcane VI Les Amoureux delivers “sheer deliciousness” according to the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski, describing it as “a stunning effort, showcasing raspberry and strawberry fruit, a silky-creamy texture and lush, mouthwatering flavors,” the blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and 5% each Cinsault and Caledoc aged in concrete vats and classified as a Cotes du Rhone while built for extended aging, the Lovers card representing harmony and perfection.
Last but certainly not least, the lush 94 pt. 2016 Xavier Vignon Arcane L'Hermite is a blend of 80% Grenache from 100 year vines, 7% Mourvedre and 5% Syrah co-fermented in concrete and aged in truncated wooden vats, with 4% each Muscardin and Picpoul Noir aged in small untoasted barrels, the blend aged partly in Xavier’s Vinarium system and cellared for an additional four years in bottle, yielding a harmonious and balanced Gigondas described by Jeb Dunnuck as “elegant, seamless and silky” that promises to reveal its layered complexity over the next decade, L’Ermite or “the Hermit” representing seeking knowledge from within.

Crafted as singular releases with the goal of capturing the perfect intersection of time and place in the vineyard, these one of a kind wines from Xavier Vignon represent a range of truly exceptional Southern Rhone gems at incredible value prices, and while their tarot namesakes may not reliably predict the future, Xavier Vignon’s Arcane label guarantees Southern Rhone fans some seriously enjoyable drinking every time a cork is pulled.

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Coming from the higher elevation sites, the NV Beaumes de Venise Arcane Etoile is another elegant, finesse-oriented wine from Xavier that has both richness and freshness. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre as well as a small amount of Viognier from 2015, 2016, and 2017, it has something profound in its texture and balance. Notes of black raspberries, currants, dried flowers, lavender, and pepper are followed by a beautiful, full-bodied, elegant wine that might just be one of the greatest red wines to come from Beaumes de Venise.

95 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2019)

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2022 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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From a winery that Wine Spectator’s James Laube notes “always seems to over deliver on quality for the price,” this dynamic duo from Napa icon Chappellet does not disappoint. The lush 2022 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee is once again expertly crafted for near-term enjoyment, while the outstanding,96-poiint 2021 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature lives up to Jeb Dunnuck’s description as a “serious wine in the making” from an exceptional vintage. Both are unbeatably priced for stocking up.

While most vineyards at the time were planted on the valley floor, Pritchard Hill pioneers Donn and Molly Chappellet purchased 320 acres high in the rugged hills east of Oakville on the advice of legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff in the late 1960s, producing one of the first Cabs from mountain-grown fruit in Napa Valley in 1969 and continuing over a half century later as one of the few family-owned wineries in the region. Crafted of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with 28% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc, the plush 2022 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee offers fragrant ripe dark fruit with soft, integrated tannins and a hint of spiced vanilla from aging in new French oak, a rich and easy drinking blend with seamless structure and “a bargain by most Napa standards” according to Wine Spectator. A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec and 6% Merlot from veteran winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus, the powerful,96-point 2021 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature features concentrated, dark fruit hinting of graphite and cedar with a long-lived finish, a richly textured, cellar-worthy Napa Cab “supported by plush tannins and just enough freshness” according to The Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown, who recommends “buying whatever you’re offered’ from the outstanding 2021 Napa vintage.

Called “a big overachiever” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous and “a smoking good value” by Jeb Dunnuck, the 2021 Signature promises to evolve gracefully in the cellar for well over a decade, while the luscious 2022 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee is ready to enjoy over the next few years, a bargain priced duo offering the best of both worlds for lovers of Napa Cabs seeking outstanding value.

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2016 Xavier Vignon Arcane VI Les Amoureux (750ml)

Syrah from Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France

B-21 Top Recommendation
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ARCANE/är'kan/: secret; understood by few.

No secret to B-21 Southern Rhone fans and collectors, this selection of stunning Arcane wines from the masterful Xavier Vignon offers a range of one of a kind, impeccably crafted cuvees sourced from the Southern Rhone’s top terroirs and representing some of the region’s best values, now offered at unbeatable pricing perfect for mixing a case.

Arriving in the Rhone Valley in the mid-1990’s and consulting for such luminaries as Marcoux, Raymond Usseglio and La Nerthe, the combination of Xavier Vignon’s insider access to some of the oldest vines across the valley and creative passion for the region’s varied terroirs and grapes inspired him to create the series of Arcane wines, naming each unique release after a card in the Tarot deck with matching illustrations on the labels. Xavier's meticulous winemaking requires some detailed descriptions for full appreciation, so let's dive in.

Sourced from 100% Mourvedre from vines up to 100 years of age planted in 17 diverse zones including some in Chateauneuf du Pape, the richly concentrated 94 pt. 2015 Arcane XV Le Diable underwent Xavier’s signature extended maceration before aging in 70% in concrete and 30% in new Austrian oak barrels for 15 months, yielding vibrant fruit with lush tannins and perfectly balanced acidity, its name Le Diable translating as the Devil and referring to being seduced by worldly goods.
A multi-vintage, organically grown blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah from the AOC's varied north and south terroirs, Xavier aged the full-bodied 92 pt. N/V Xavier Vignon Cairanne Arcane La Temperance Organic in a mix of stainless steel and his patented Vinarius system of submerging small barrels in a wine-filled 7,000 liter wooden vat to prevent any oxygen from contact with the wine, yielding a “rich and fleshy” blend according to James Suckling with a “dark, earthy finish that pulls you back to the glass for more,” La Temperance representing balance, moderation, and harmony.
Declared “a beautiful, full-bodied, elegant wine that might just be one of the greatest red wines to come from Beaumes de Venise” by Jeb Dunnuck, the 95 pt. N/V Xavier Vignon Arcane XVII L'Etoile is a co-fermented blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre harvested from 2015 through 2017, aged in a mix of barrels and concrete tanks for 15 months yielding elegant layers of fresh fruit with nuances of pepper and spice, L’Etoile translating as “the Star” and representing inspiration and a bright future.
A multi-vintage blend from five of the Southern Rhone’s greatest recent vintages beginning in 2010, the bold and powerful 96 pt. NV Xavier Vignon Vin de France Arcane Le Fou was sourced from 85% old vine Grenache from different clones grown mostly throughout Chateauneuf du Pape blended with small amounts of Mourvedre, Syrah and Caladoc (a cross of Grenache and Malbec) and aged in a mix of French and Austrian oak barrels, truncated wooden vats and concrete vats, revealing “a full-bodied, layered, powerful yet seamless style” according to Jeb Dunnuck with “silky tannins, and a big finish” built to evolve over the next decades, , Le Fou or “the Fool” representing a leap of faith and an invitation to adventure.
Described as “maybe the best Cotes du Rhone Villages I ever tasted” by the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski with “the stuffing to go another 10 years,” the impressive 96 pt. 2015 Xavier Vignon Arcane XIX Le Soleil is a blend of 80% Grenache from 100 year old vines with 10% Mourvedre over 80 years old and 10% Syrah over 50 years old and aged 15 months in one-third each of new barrels, concrete tanks, and stainless-steel tanks, called “an inky colored beauty” by Jeb Dunnuck “that’s better than most Chateauneuf du Pape in the vintage,” named the Sun to represent good fortune, happiness and joy.
Sourced from parcels in Lirac, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Rasteau, and higher elevation sites in Beaumes de Venise, the 2016 Xavier Vignon Arcane VI Les Amoureux delivers “sheer deliciousness” according to the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski, describing it as “a stunning effort, showcasing raspberry and strawberry fruit, a silky-creamy texture and lush, mouthwatering flavors,” the blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and 5% each Cinsault and Caledoc aged in concrete vats and classified as a Cotes du Rhone while built for extended aging, the Lovers card representing harmony and perfection.
Last but certainly not least, the lush 94 pt. 2016 Xavier Vignon Arcane L'Hermite is a blend of 80% Grenache from 100 year vines, 7% Mourvedre and 5% Syrah co-fermented in concrete and aged in truncated wooden vats, with 4% each Muscardin and Picpoul Noir aged in small untoasted barrels, the blend aged partly in Xavier’s Vinarium system and cellared for an additional four years in bottle, yielding a harmonious and balanced Gigondas described by Jeb Dunnuck as “elegant, seamless and silky” that promises to reveal its layered complexity over the next decade, L’Ermite or “the Hermit” representing seeking knowledge from within.

Crafted as singular releases with the goal of capturing the perfect intersection of time and place in the vineyard, these one of a kind wines from Xavier Vignon represent a range of truly exceptional Southern Rhone gems at incredible value prices, and while their tarot namesakes may not reliably predict the future, Xavier Vignon’s Arcane label guarantees Southern Rhone fans some seriously enjoyable drinking every time a cork is pulled.

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Sourced from parcels in Lirac, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Rasteau, and higher elevation sites in Beaumes de Venise, the 2016 Côtes du Rhône Arcane Vi Les Amoureux (mostly Grenache) offers an awesome bouquet of black cherries, blackberries, pepper, garrigue, and olives. Beautifully textured, balanced, and layered, with fabulous purity, it's a rocking wine that has loads of fruit, yet has the purity and elegance that makes this vintage so special. Drink it over the coming 15-20 years.

94+ points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2018)

A blend of lots from five different Southern Rhône crus (and hence declassified to Côtes du Rhône), the 2016 Cotes du Rhone Arcane VI Les Amourcaux is a stunning effort, showcasing raspberry and strawberry fruit, a silky-creamy texture and lush, mouthwatering flavors. No, it doesn't speak of the individual terroirs (Beaumes de Venise, Gigondas, Lirac, Rasteau, Vacqueyras), but it delivers sheer deliciousness.

94 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Issue # 239 - Oct 2018)

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2022 Raymond Chardonnay Reserve Selection (750ml)

Chardonnay from Napa, California

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A top value offered at a fraction of the price of similarly rated Napa Chards, the enticing 92 pt. 2022 Raymond Chardonnay Reserve Selection offers aromatic ripe stone fruit hinting of citrus with refreshing acidity on a lingering finish, an easy to love Napa Chard reflecting the estate’s uncompromising dedication to quality for over 40 years and bargain priced for filling the cooler to enjoy often.

Boasting a rich legacy of over five generations under the Raymond family, Raymond Vineyard was purchased by visionary Jean-Charles Boisset in 2009, transitioning existing vineyards to organic and biodynamic viticulture and expanding to over 300 acres in Rutherford and St. Helena under the direction of 100 pt. consulting winemaker Phillipe Melka. Crafted by former Far Niente winemaker Stephanie Putnam, the 2022 Chardonnay Reserve Selection was sourced from cooler vineyards in southern Napa Valley including parcels in Carneros in a vintage described as “exemplary for white wines” by the Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown that produced Chardonnays of “impressive intensity and vibrancy.” Barrel fermented in 22% new French oak without malolactic fermentation, the elegant 92 pt. 2022 Raymond Chardonnay Reserve Selection was aged on the lees for 10 months before being bottled, yielding vibrant, creamy-textured fruit with nuances of vanilla and spice on a fresh, lifted finish, its bright and zesty acidity calling for another taste.

Described by the Wine Spectator as a winery that “seldom seems to get its due,” Raymond Vineyard’s under the radar status is a boon for lovers of Cali Chard seeking a terrific bargain, the rich and balanced 92 pt. 2022 Raymond Chardonnay Reserve Selection offering an unbeatable combination of quality and value at an easy to reach for price.

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Napa Chardonnay trademark with serious concentration, great oak component with balance backing the apple spice and guava. Key lime, lemon pear zest and finish to match the concentration.

92 points, Bob Sprentall, B-21 Proprietor (Aug 2024)

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Gosset Grande Reserve Brut (750ml)

Sparkling from Champagne, France

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"...a fine introduction to the house style ... This vibrant, mid-weight Champagne is a charmer."- Antonio Galloni, Vinous

As the oldest house in Champagne, Gosset has legions of fans that fall head over heels for their signature style built on electric acidity and vibrant, racy personality. In the high-end Gosset wines, these characteristics can sometimes be "too much of a good thing" for the casual Champagne lover, but the Grand Reserve offers up just the right combination of hallmark Gosset finesse and accessible charm to provide something for literally every fan of the world's best bubbles. As Wine Spectator describes it in their new 93-point review, "There's linear drive to this focused, harmonious Champagne, yet racy acidity is effortlessly integrated with the finely detailed mousse."Our latest parcel is a limited-time opportunity to stock up big for the holidays and beyond at a jaw-dropping price. Your new go-to, house Champagne has arrived. All you have to do is make room in the cellar.

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There's linear drive to this focused, harmonious Champagne, yet racy acidity is effortlessly integrated with the finely detailed mousse as this carries nectarine, mandarin orange, candied ginger and chopped hazelnut notes. Salty finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now through 2029. 3,750 cases imported.

93 points, Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator (Nov 2024)

With a base from 2018, the NV Champagne Grande Reserve Brut pours a bright straw hue and lifts from the glass with pure and inviting aromas of white peach, fresh flowers, and wet stone. Medium-bodied, with a fresh lift on the palate, a fresh pillowy mousse, and a delicate saline finish, this is a wonderful calling card for the freshness of the house style. Drink 2023-2030.

92 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Nov 2023)

This has attractive aromas of apricots, pie crust, raspberries, fresh walnuts and pears, with a hint of white pepper and ginger. Elegant, fine and supple mousse, with a medium body and creamy layers of fresh fruit and pastries. So dry and clean. 45% chardonnay, 45% pinot noir and 10% meunier, based on 2017 vintage with 8% reserve wines. 7g/L dosage. Drink now.

92 points, James Suckling (May 2023)

Gosset’s Grande Réserve Brut NV is a blend of 45% each Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with 10% Pinot Meunier that is aged a minimum of four years on lees and finished with an eight grams per liter dosage. Fragrant and assertive, the nose displays aromas of preserved lemon, red currant, elderflower, chalk, whipped butter and honey. Medium-bodied and fused with vibrant, shimmering acidity and plush red fruit concentration, the palate is elegant and balanced throughout and has pretty, floral notes on the finish.

92 points, Sarah Mayo, Wine Independent (Nov 2023)

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2015 Torre de Ona Finca Martelo Reserva (750ml)

Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain

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A vineyard-driven Rioja crafted by the team of La Rioja Alta, the elegant 94 pt. 2015 Torre de Ona Martelo Reserva layers fragrant juicy fruit with lush, chalky tannins on a long, silky finish, expressing its distinctive Rioja Alavesa terroir in the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria and delivering outstanding value.

Seeking to produce a more modern Rioja in contrast with its traditionally styled reds, La Rioja Alta purchased Torre de Ona in 1995 to craft a terroir-driven Rioja from estate grown fruit, its stately manor house in Paganos-La Guardia surrounded by vines reminiscent of a Bordeaux chateau. Spread across 50 hectares surrounding the manor, the Tempranillo vines in the south facing Torre de Ona vineyard are planted in shallow clay and limestone-rich soils at over 575 meters above sea level and protected from the humid north winds by the imposing mountains, the milder temperatures allowing for complete ripening of the grapes. Divided into 50 individual parcels by soil type, the hand harvested grapes undergo strict selection to determine if the quality is suitable to produce the Reserva and each parcel is then vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. Blending in a small amount of other varietals, La Rioja Alta winemaker Julio Saez aged the enticing 2015 Torre de Ona Martelo Reserva in a mix of new American oak and used French oak barrels and racked the wine in a traditional method by candlelight to remove sediment, yielding pure, elegant red fruit with soft silky tannins on a long spicy finish.

Produced in a manner described by James Suckling as “a mix of Riojan craftsmanship and Burgundy style,” the beautifully balanced 94 pt. 2015 Torre de Ona Reserva expertly combines exceptional Tempranillo reflecting its vineyard origins with extended oak aging, a delicious Rioja narrowing the gap between the classic and modern styles that’s ready for Rioja fans to enjoy often at a terrific price.

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I found a very complete 2015 Finca Martelo that followed the style and the quality path of the previous vintages. The release of this wine was an important milestone for Torre de Oña, where they look for the typicity of Rioja Alavesa through a blend of old-vine Tempranillo with 6% other varieties (Mazuelo, Garnacha and even white Viura). 2015 was a healthy harvest, and the wine shows a nice combination of power and elegance. It's clean and modern but with a traditional twist, some developed aromas and very fine chalky tannins from the limestone-rich soils. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2019.

94 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Issue # 251 - Oct 2020)

Glistening violet. Potent, mineral- and smoke-accented dark berry, cherry cola and floral scents show excellent clarity and spicy lift. Lively and seamless in texture, offering sweet black raspberry, cherry preserve and boysenberry flavors and hints of spicecake and candied rose. Closes on an appealingly sweet note, with sneaky, slow-mounting tannins and strong, smoky persistence.

93 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous (Apr 2021)

Supple, polished and harmonious, this red shows cherry, tea, vanilla, leafy and spicy notes, with modest and balanced tannins and acidity. A bit reserved, but has focus and length. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Viura. Drink now through 2027. 550 cases imported.

92 points, Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator (Dec 2020)

A rich, fruity red with lots of ripe fruit that verges on being jammy. A little old-school, but fruity and delicious. Full body. Firm tannins give it form. Drink after 2021.

92 points, James Suckling (Nov 2020)

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2020 Domaine de la Charbonniere Rouge (750ml)

Grenache from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France

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“Harmonious and well made”

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From a “charming, forward vintage” producing “a sea of beautifully textured” wines according to Jeb Dunnuck, the elegant 94 pt. 2020 Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge offers fresh aromatic garrigue-laden fruit perfectly balanced by vibrant, velvety tannins on a lingering, graphite-scented finish, a deliciously silky CDP ready to enjoy for years to come at a terrific value price.

Founded by the Maret family in 1914, third generation Michel Maret inherited Domaine de la Charbonniere from his father in 1973 and has worked alongside his talented daughters Caroline and Veronique since 2004, producing an array of CDP’s that have steadily risen in quality over the last two decades. Sourced from across 19.5 hectares of vineyards in Chateauneuf du Pape, the estate’s holding include 50 year old vines in the Charbonniere lieu-dit as well as a parcel in Le Crau adjacent to Vieux Telegraphe with vines averaging 75 years of age, planted in clay sandy soils strewn with the region’s renowned rounded stones called galets roules. Hand harvesting with selective sorting and employing minimal intervention in the cellar, winemaker Veronique Maret vinified the 70% Grenache and 15% Syrah together and the 15% Mourvedre separately before aging the refined 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape mainly in wooden vats with small amounts in foudre, tank and used barrels, yielding a smooth, traditionally styled CDP with fresh acidity and well-integrated tannins built to “age gracefully” according to Jeb Dunnuck.

Described by Vinous critic Nicolas Greinacher as offering “divine drinking pleasure,” the fresh and appealing 94 pt. 2020 Domaine de la Charbonniere Rouge ranks among the top-scoring Chateauneuf du Pape's of the vintage for far less than the region's higher profile estates, a top value CDP for Southern Rhone collectors to savor over the next decade.

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Looking at the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape, it's a blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and 15% Mourvedre from all the estate's holdings. Ruby/plum-hued, with a great nose of black raspberries, new saddle leather, Provençal herbs, and Asian spices, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant, layered mouthfeel, perfect balance, and a great finish. It might be one of the finest examples of the base cuvée I've tasted.

94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Nov 2022)

A harmonious and well-made Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Notes of red berries, dried thyme, bay leaves, mild spices and hints of black olives. Full-bodied with finely grained tannins. Well-balanced and layered with a velvety touch on the palate and a generous and focused long finish. Best after 2027.

94 points, James Suckling (May 2023)

The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is composed of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre. The 2020 displays fragrant aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, crème de cassis and dried herbs. Tightly structured, full-bodied and layered, the ripe tannins are very well integrated into the wine, as is the 15.5% alcohol.

93 points, Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous (Jun 2023)

Ripe yet energetic, showing bitter cherry and mulled plum flavors backed up by zesty spices, citrus peel acidity and fine-grained tannins, with a lot of graphite power coursing through the round palate. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2035. 2,600 cases made, 900 cases imported.

93 points, Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator (Nov 2023)

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2021 Marietta Christo (750ml)

Syrah from California

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"Scot Bilbro has the magic touch..." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

While Marietta Cellars is known for producing some of the most outstanding values in Sonoma County, the sumptuous, 96-point 2019 Marietta Christo ranks at the top of the list, a richly textured and incredibly delicious Rhone-style blend balancing ripe, succulent fruit hinting of peppery herbs with zesty acidity and silky textured tannins, unbeatably bargain priced under $20 for stocking up by the case to enjoy often over the next decade.

Renowned for “making bold red blends long before the category became trendy” according to the Wine Spectator’s Mitch Frank, third generation Sonoma native Chris Bilbro established Marietta Cellars over four decades ago, situated north of the town of Geyserville in the Alexander Valley and led by his son Scot since 2012. Producing its wines from over 400 acres of organically farmed estate vineyards, the 2019 Marietta Christo is sourced from mostly old vine Syrah including some of California’s oldest plantings dating back to the late 1800’s, blended with Grenache from the high elevation Yorkville Highlands, Petite Sirah from the Angeli Estate further south in Alexander Valley and a little Viognier that’s co-fermented with the Syrah in the Northern Rhone style to enhance aromas and deepen the color. Fermented in a mix of stainless steel and barrels for up to a year before blending, winemaker Scot Bilbro aged the inviting 2019 Christo for 18 months in neutral oak, yielding an enticing, age worthy blend summed up as “tasty, rich and mouth filling” by the Wine Enthusiast’s Jim Gordon, with layered complexity built to enjoy now and over a decade or more.

Described by Antonio Galloni of Vinous as “crafting wines that deliver superb quality for the money,” winemaker Scot Bilbro named the “Christo” cuvee to honor his late father, the bright and appealing 96 pt. 2019 Marietta Christo overdelivering on his Chris Bilbro’s enduring legacy to produce great California wines at a reasonable price.

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The 2021 Christo is a blend of 68% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 8% Petite Sirah and 4% Viognier. The nose features fresh blackcurrant and blueberry aromas with tones of cast iron, violet, sagebrush and conifer. The full-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with restrained, mineral-driven fruit and a long, perfumed finish. Give it 2-3 years in bottle or a couple hours in a decanter.

93 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Oct 2023)

Aromas of green olive, black cherries, blackberries and oolong. Full-bodied with lovely fine, slightly tight tannins. Focused and driven with sturdy depth and length. Meaty with graphite undertones. 65% syrah, 22% grenache, 10% petite sirah and 3% viognier. Drink or hold.

93 points, James Suckling (Sep 2022)

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2020 Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare (750ml)

Grenache from California

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Described by Bonny Doon's founder and winemaker Randall Grahm as his "pink wine of the earth," the Vin Gris de Cigare has been a rosé of great complexity and character since its first release featuring an ever changing blend of Rhone varietals. The outstanding 2020 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare Rose is primarily Grenache, with lesser amounts of Cinsault, Mourvedre, Clairette Blanche, Grenache Blanc and Vermentino, a skillfully balanced blend of fruit and acidity. Sourced from vineyards in Monterey County, Paso Robles, and Arroyo Seco, the wine is stirred on the lees after fermentaton, adding a wonderfully creamy texture. Known for pioneering the planting of Rhone varietals on California's Central Coast causing the Wine Spectator to famously dub him "The Rhone Ranger," Grahm produces a rosé that is dry and crisp, balancing fruit, spice and herb notes with tantalizing acidity. The 2020 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare Rosé is a delight, offering pale pink refreshment with stony minerality and just the right amount of fruit flavors, making it a rosé you'll want to sip again and again.

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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, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast (Sep 2021)

Light, shimmering orange. Fresh red berry and citrus fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of candied rose and pungent herbs. Silky and open-knit, showing good depth to the raspberry, cherry and bitter orange pith flavors. Tightens up slowly on a long, spice-inflected finish that leaves a gently sweet red fruit note behind.

90 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous (Jun 2021)

2019 Chateau Carlmagnus 50th Anniversary (750ml)

Merlot from Fronsac, Bordeaux, France

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With its stunning high slopes and deep valleys along the river’s edge earning it the title of ‘the Tuscany of the Gironde,’ savvy Bordeaux fans know Fronsac is undergoing a renaissance, an up-and-coming region neighboring St. Emilion where careful choices can yield exceptional value. “A tasty Fronsac” with “lovely depth and structure” according to Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, the sleek and elegantly styled 92 pt. 2019 Chateau Carlmagnus Fronsac Terra Luna boasts fresh spiced dark fruit with earthy harmonious tannins and well-defined structure, scoring 90 plus point ratings from a range of critics and offered at bargain pricing.

Combining his passion for winemaking and art, third generation Arnaud Roux-Oulie took over his family’s estate at the age of 20, his unique colorful paintings exhibited throughout the magnificent Chateau and featured on labels designed to commemorate special occasions. Located west of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol north of the Dordogne River, Fronsac exhibits a “more consistent limestone terroir than neighboring St-Emilion” according to Bordeaux expert Jane Anson, with a mix of clay soils that favor Merlot. Spanning 20 hectares, the vines for the Carlmagnus average 35 years of age, planted in a region known as “the historical cradle of great Bordeaux” with wine-growing dating back to the ancient Romans. A blend of mostly Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc contributing fresh spicy aromas and tannic structure, the opulent 2019 Carlmagnus Fronsac was aged in 50% new French oak for 18 months under the direction of renowned enologist Herbert Du Bouard of Chateau Angelus, yielding racy, energetic fruit layered with integrated oak and boasting a silky, elegant finish from a “particularly successful” Fronsac vintage according to Jane Anson.

Featuring a fanciful label honoring the 50^th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing that mirrors the estate’s skyward trajectory in quality, the powerful 92 pt. 2019 Carlmagnus is a “seamless Fronsac with lots to like” according to Jeb Dunnuck, “drinking nicely today… with upwards of a decade of prime drinking,” poised to overdeliver way above its price point for years to come.

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The 2019 Carlmagnus has a perfumed nose of ample black fruit, spicebox and light cedar aromas; the oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied and quite fleshy, with supple tannins and plush red cherries and wild strawberry mixed with desiccated orange peel toward the finish. This has matured nicely in barrel.

92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Feb 2022)

Dark cherries, mulberries, licorice, olives and mushrooms on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins. Soft and fruity with a supple finish. Drink in 2022.

90 points, James Suckling (Feb 2022)

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2022 Flowers Pinot Noir (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, California

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Driving up California’s Highway 1 from Bodega Bay with stunning Pacific Ocean vistas in view, it may be easy to see why Joan and Walt Flowers fell in love with the rugged landscape of Camp Meeting Ridge, but it’s hard to imagine how they ever thought the steep, high altitude terrain would become a prime site for growing Chardonnay. Despite the advice of UC Davis that the area was inhospitable for growing grapes, the Flowers’ hands-on experience as nursery owners led them to establish Flowers Vineyard and Winery on the property in 1998, producing Burgundy style Chardonnay boasting “elegance and intensity with great balance” according to the Wine Enthusiast’s Melanie Wynne and attracting an influx of elite winemakers including Martinelli, Pahlmeyer, Peter Michael and Williams. Credited with “helping to set a new standard of quality“ in the region according to the Wine Spectator’s Kim Marcus, the Flowers’ partnership with Quintessa owner Agustin Huneeus since 2009 has taken Flowers “to a whole new level” according to the Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown, the strategic investments including hiring top Burgundy winemaker and consultant Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac to work alongside winemaker Chantal Forthum since 2016. Sourced from the estate’s organically farmed Sea View Ridge as well as several coastal partner vineyards and fermented with native yeasts, winemaker Forthum aged the enticing 2023 Flowers Chardonnay in 18% new French oak for 10 months, yielding a beautifully balanced Chard boasting savory fresh fruit with vibrant acidity and chalky minerality that promises pleasurable drinking over the next 5 or more years.

From an exceptional Sonoma vintage producing vibrant acidity and remarkable balance, the refreshing 93 pt. 2023 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay reflects Flowers' long standing reputation for“capturing the pedigree” of its coastal terroir according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, an easy call for fans of cool climate California Chard to stock the cooler with a Top 100 wine at a bargain price.Described by Jeb Dunnuck as producing “a classic elegant Sonoma Coast Chardonnay that does everything right,” the elegant 93 pt. 2023 Flowers Sonoma Coast lives up to the winery’s reputation as the standard bearer for cool climate Chardonnay from the windswept Pacific coastal region, a delicious, refreshing Chardonnay offering lush, aromatic stone and citrus fruit with a creamy texture and bright acidity on a long, minerally finish and one of the top values on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2024.

Sourced from an excellent Sonoma vintage where “Pinot Noir leads the way” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the elegantly aromatic 93 pt. 2022 Flowers Pinot Noir comes from the Flower’s organically farmed Sea View Ridge estate as well as select family-owned vineyards on the Sonoma Coast and was aged in 20% new French oak for 11 months, yielding a fresh and delicious Pinot with enticing dark berry fruit hinting of spice and earthy forest on a backbone of flinty, mineral-driven acidity, built to deliver pleasurable drinking over the next decade.

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A fresh yet structured pinot with dried strawberry, orange peel and light caramel with dried stems. Medium body, flavorful, firm and bright at the end. Savory. Drink now.

93 points, James Suckling (Dec 2023)

Delicious, fresh, and savoury, this juicy Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast has violet and smoky flint aromatics buoyed by fresh red berries and a kiss of fresh mint. The palate is reflective, with flinty minerality coming to the fore. Pine sap, notes of fresh evergreen and lovely red fruits, clove and white peppery spice to finish.

92 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Oct 2023)

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2015 Azelia Barolo (750ml)

Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

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Azelia's owner Luigi Scavino is cousin to Enrico Scavino of the more famous Paolo Scavino winery, both sharing ownership of the famous Fiasco hill in Castiglione Falletto (Bricco del Fiasc). Located in Castiglione Falletto, it is no surprise that Azelia's village Barolo is primarily sourced here and is styled to drink upon release; very elegant and refined. Showing more power depth and structure, Azelia's single vineyard wines from Serralunga d'Alba are San Rocco and Margheria. San Rocco is one of Serralunga's top sites and this old vine San Rocco proves it. Also from older vines, the Margheria shows more breadth and openness afforded by clay balanced with limestone energy representing the vintage well.

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This is an enriched expression that shows the intensity and tightness of Nebbiolo with just a margin of the immediate softness and accessibility of this warm vintage. The Azelia 2015 Barolo comes together well on the palate with nice precision and focus. This is a blend of fruit from seven different small vineyards, with about one-third from Castiglione Falletto and the rest from Serralunga d'Alba (largely from the Cerretta and Broglio crus). Some 22,000 bottles were made.

92 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Issue # 243 - Jun 2019)

Aromas of coal dust and tar with a distinctly savory, stony edge and nuances of dried herb-wrapped cherries. The acidity is assertive and delivers a strong burst of red plum-pit flavor, ahead of chalky, smooth tannins. Nice balance. Try from 2022.

92 points, James Suckling (Jun 2019)

This has intense aromas of iris and violet with a whiff of eucalyptus, while the solid, chewy palate offers ripe Marasca cherry, clove and a hint of espresso. Fine-grained tannins provide support. Drink through 2025.

90 points, Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2019)

2020 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia, Australia

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"Gorgeous wine. And it lives for decades."

Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate

From the illustrious producer of Australia's iconic Grange, the powerful 97 pt. 2020 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is a luscious, velvety smooth blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz that will have Aussie fans reaching for another taste, beautifully balancing rich, ripe aromatic dark fruit hinting of vanilla and spice with mouth coating tannins and mirroring the quality of its legendary big brother at a fraction of the price.

Located in the foothills of Adelaide and considered the heart of the historic wine brand, visitors to Penfolds Magill Estate are guided past the natural rock walls of the original winery to the 1845 homestead of founders Christopher and Mary Penfold called the Grange Cottage, overlooking the estate’s centuries old Shiraz vineyard with distant views of the shimmering blue waters of the Gulf of St. Vincent. Among the pioneering growers of the South Australia region, Penfolds is renowned for its remarkable consistency across the portfolio, fulfilling its original chief winemaker Max Schubert’s goal of creating a “dynasty of wines which all bear an unmistakable resemblance to each other” as a harmonious expression of its diverse South Australia terroir. Named for the Batch Identification Number used to identify its storage area in Penfolds' cellars, Bin 389 was created in 1960 by Schubert as a multiregional blend from Penfold’s top vineyards similar to Grange and matured in the same casks that held the flagship’s previous vintage, producing a combination of intensity and longevity that earned it the nickname “Baby Grange.” Blending 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Shiraz grown in McLaren Vale, Barossa and Padthway, Decanter Hall of Fame winemaker Peter Gago aged the dense and succulent 2020 Penfolds Bin 389 for 12 months in 33% new American oak hogsheads as well as the one-use Grange casks, yielding deeply concentrated, rich dark fruit and ripe silky tannins promising decades of enjoyment and summed up by James Halliday’s Wine Companion as “big, bold, beautiful and quintessentially Australian.”

Crafted in Penfold’s signature opulent style, the fresh and savory 97 pt. 2020 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz lives up to its reputation as a “collector’s dream” according to the Wine Advocate’s Erin Larkin, a top value for Grange aficionados and lovers of intense and age worthy Aussie reds to stock the cellar and enjoy over the next decade.

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The superb quality of fruit allocated in this luscious blend – dubbed by many as 'baby Grange' – represents probably the best value to be found in the Penfolds portfolio, and is the shining star of the reds in the 2022 Collection. Its rich and plush mixture of plum, black cherry and mulberry flavours are slapped into line by a stern tannin drill sergeant, so that it finishes cleanly and absolutely correctly. Generous, approachable and complete, it tells a very satisfying wine story. Released at A$100/bottle.

97 points, David Sly, Decanter (Jun 2022)

Looking in on the 389 can be "'can be," she says, parenthetically) a good insight into what we can expect from the upcoming Grange. Now, they are very different wines, no question, however, stylistically they have much in common and the illumination into the season that birthed the wines in each instance. Here, the 2020 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz has consummate polish and sleek tannins, imbued as they are with graphite, black tea, licorice and resin. The fruit is pure and black and chewy... gorgeous wine. And it lives for decades. This has always been a collector's dream and continues so through this vintage. Highly recommended.

96 points, Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate (Jul 2022)

Very rich, ripe and intense, this has plenty of depth and is one of the strongest statements of Penfolds’ house style. Rich vanillin and sweetly spicy American oak on the nose, with chocolate, blueberry, violet, blackberry and iodine notes. The palate delivers quite approachable and supple texture, smoothly fleshy and inviting. Flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant and mulberry abound. Deep and ripe finish with nutty tannins to close. A blend of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Padthaway. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

96 points, James Suckling (Oct 2022)

A blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz (51/49%) sourced from vineyards in McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Padthway. Matured for 12 months in American hogsheads (33% new). Coming back to this Australian battler after Penfold's Napa and Bordeaux trials was something of a rude shock in the first instance. This is big, bold, beautiful and quintessentially Australian. It makes no apologies for its wealth of black fruits, almost succulent tannins, and vanillin oak.

95 points, James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion (Aug 2022)

2021 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

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From a winery that Wine Spectator’s James Laube notes “always seems to over deliver on quality for the price,” this dynamic duo from Napa icon Chappellet does not disappoint. The lush 2022 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee is once again expertly crafted for near-term enjoyment, while the outstanding,96-poiint 2021 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature lives up to Jeb Dunnuck’s description as a “serious wine in the making” from an exceptional vintage. Both are unbeatably priced for stocking up.

While most vineyards at the time were planted on the valley floor, Pritchard Hill pioneers Donn and Molly Chappellet purchased 320 acres high in the rugged hills east of Oakville on the advice of legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff in the late 1960s, producing one of the first Cabs from mountain-grown fruit in Napa Valley in 1969 and continuing over a half century later as one of the few family-owned wineries in the region. Crafted of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with 28% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc, the plush 2022 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee offers fragrant ripe dark fruit with soft, integrated tannins and a hint of spiced vanilla from aging in new French oak, a rich and easy drinking blend with seamless structure and “a bargain by most Napa standards” according to Wine Spectator. A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec and 6% Merlot from veteran winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus, the powerful,96-point 2021 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature features concentrated, dark fruit hinting of graphite and cedar with a long-lived finish, a richly textured, cellar-worthy Napa Cab “supported by plush tannins and just enough freshness” according to The Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown, who recommends “buying whatever you’re offered’ from the outstanding 2021 Napa vintage.

Called “a big overachiever” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous and “a smoking good value” by Jeb Dunnuck, the 2021 Signature promises to evolve gracefully in the cellar for well over a decade, while the luscious 2022 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee is ready to enjoy over the next few years, a bargain priced duo offering the best of both worlds for lovers of Napa Cabs seeking outstanding value.

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It is a marvellously compact and coiled-up wine with a towering structure. Very beautifully fragrant dried purple flowers and herbs. Full-bodied with loads of succulent ripe blackberry, creme de cassis, graphite, and loamy earth. Very firm, tight-grained tannins form the base note of this wine, and the finish is long and rich in wild herbs and spices. Cellar worthy. It will release internationally in September 2024. It is rounded out with 6% Merlot.

96 points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter (Dec 2023)

An extra-dark color and heady aromas of crushed blueberries and blackberries leads to super-concentrated black fruits and milk chocolate on the palate, where silky tannins put a gentle grip around all that flavor. The wine is huge in pure fruit depth yet well polished in texture. Best from 2027–2034.

95 points, Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2024)

Leading off the Cabernet Sauvignon releases, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature is a larger production release and is 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and nearly equal portions of Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Merlot. Smoky black fruits, graphite, crushed stone, and tobacco notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, powerful 2021 offering ample mid-palate depth, a layered, textured, balanced mouthfeel, building tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It's a brilliant bottle of wine that will benefit from short-term cellaring and have over two decades of longevity.

94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2023)

Aromas of cassis and dark berries with sweet spices, dried orange peel and minty undertones. Hints of walnuts, too. Medium- to full-bodied with well-integrated, melting tannins. Very silky texture. Succulent and layered, ripe but bright and vivid. Delicious fruit. Long. Attractive now, but better after 2025.

94 points, James Suckling (Dec 2023)

The 2021 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, with 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, and 6% Merlot in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. It opens with evocative notes of warm cassis, blackberry pie, and kirsch followed by suggestions of menthol, dark chocolate, and anise. The full-bodied palate is packed with black fruit preserves and spicy layers, supported by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long with a savory lift.

94 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Dec 2023)

2016 Caparsa Chianti Classico Riserva Doccio a Matteo (750ml)

Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

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"I was quite frankly blown away by the wines I tasted from Caparsa this year. Proprietor Paolo Cianferoni and his family craft deep, soulful wines loaded with character."
–Antonio Galloni, Vinous

A classically styled Riserva not to be missed by fans and collectors of powerful, long-lived Italian red wines, the outstanding 94pt 2016 Caparsa Chianti Classico Riserva Doccio a Matteo offers a masculine, dark core of bold, expressive fresh Sangiovese fruit crafted with a "lasting and elegant intensity" according to the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner, as distinguished and age-worthy as Tuscany's most elite wines and now offered at specially negotiated, best on the market pricing for stocking up.

Located on top of a scenic Radda in Chianti hillside with spectacular Tuscan vineyard views, the 16th century Caparsa Estate boasts 12 hectares of organically farmed vines and restored centuries' old buildings that serve as both home and winery, managed by the energetic Paolo Cianferoni and his partner Gianna since 1982. Working over 50 harvests at his family's estate since the age of seven, Paolo Cianferoni is a hands-on winemaker, overseeing Caparsa's rise in quality from very good to spectacular over the last decades and selling out most of its small, critically acclaimed production locally. Sourced from the Doccio a Matteo vineyard at 450-575 meters above sea level, the estate's top Sangiovese vines average 60 years of age, planted on a northeast aspect away from the brutally hot summer sun in rocky galestro schist with chalky albarese. Hand picking and selecting the best fruit (with the remainder of his harvest sold to negociants including Antinori and Ruffino), Paolo fermented the flagship 2016 Doccio a Matteo Riserva with wild yeasts in Caparsa's artisanal stone cellar before aging it in large 10 hectoliter casks (aka botti) and bottling it unfiltered over two years after harvest, yielding a stunningly rich and wonderfully balanced benchmark of cellar-worthy Sangiovese poised to evolve over decades.

Sourced from a top Tuscan vintage and described as an "outstanding wine with a monastic beauty" by Decanter, this rarely available, limited allocation of 2016 Caparsa Chianti Classico Riserva Doccio a Matteo is dark, dense and utterly delicious, with a transcendent aging potential – don't hesitate to make room for a few cases and experience the mind-blowing evolution of this exceptional single vineyard Chianti Classico Riserva that is without a doubt in a league of its own.

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Made with organic fruit, the 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Doccio a Matteo flaunts its maverick appeal thanks to the informally scripted label affixed to the front of the bottle. This is a fun and offbeat wine with tart cherry, plum, spice and crushed stone. This Riserva is a silky, mid-weight wine that feels glossy and polished to the palate, with lasting and elegant intensity.

94 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Mar 2021)

The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Doccio a Matteo is powerful and deep, with tons of intensity and structure. High-toned aromatics add character along with an element of rusticity that nevertheless works quite well here. Macerated cherry, plum, leather, cloves, menthol and coffee all develop with time. A dollop of Colorino contributes further shades of nuance and complexity. The Doccio a Matteo is a compelling wine done in a decidedly old-school leaning style.

94 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Aug 2019)

2019 Brezza Barolo Cannubi (750ml)

Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

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Ranking among “the finest Barolos being made” by the Wine Enthusiast’s Kerin O’Keefe, the elegant 96 pt. 2019 Brezza Barolo Cannubi boasts brightly perfumed aromas and silky, red spiced fruit with layered complexity that has made Cannubi one of Barolo’s most famed and collectible Crus, bargain priced at a fraction of its better-known competitors and available in a variety of age worthy formats for stocking the cellar.

Located just a few steps from the center of the town of Barolo, the historic Brezza winery is run by fourth generation Enzo and his nephew Francesco, continuing the family tradition of bottling wines from estate grown Nebbiolo fruit since 1910. Considered icons of traditional winemaking while employing sustainable practices including organic viticulture for over a decade, Brezza’s vineyards span a total of 16.5 hectares surrounded by hazelnut groves, its 1.4-hectare parcel in Cannubi originally planted between 1993 and 2003. Situated where two of Barolo’s most important geological formations meet (Cannubi coming from the Latin “connubio” or marriage), Brezza’s Cannubi parcel is located on the prime central part of the hill, its Nebbiolo vines planted in a mix of silty sand, clay and limestone at 250 meters above sea level on a southeasterly orientation favorable for even ripening. Surrounded by the highest slopes of La Morra, Castiglione Falletto and Monforte that shelter it from the cold and wind, Enzo and Francesco cultivate their sloping Cannubi vineyard by hand, employing techniques like green harvesting and thinning to further lower yields. After fermenting the hand harvested grapes with native yeasts in stainless steel, the supple and sleek 2019 Brezza Barolo Cannubi was aged in a mix of large, used Slavonian oak barrels for 24 months before being bottled unfiltered and unfined and cellared for another year prior to release, maintaining its fresh acidity while integrating refined tannins that promise over a decade of longevity.

From a “stellar vintage” that will “thrill readers who appreciate the nuance, subtlety and structure of Nebbiolo” according to Vinous critic Galloni, the powerful 96 pt. 2019 Brezza Cannubi is an elegantly crafted, finessed Barolo from a top Cru that’s well-priced for savvy collectors to enjoy often without breaking the bank, at an unbeatable value.

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Coming from the heart of the original part of Cannubi, this wine lifts from the glass with such elegance that it automatically sets you on your heels. Aromas of fresh cherries, pink roses, sweet spices, new leather and incense all combine in the glass. The purity of the palate is remarkable with flavors of crushed red fruits, dried violets, wild herbs and dried earth. Superfine tannins hide their seriousness as this wine will go the distance. Drink now–2050.

96 points, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2024)

The 2019 Barolo Cannubi is one of the best wines I have tasted from Brezza in a very long time. Sweet, perfumed and silky, the 2019 bristles with Cannubi character. Crushed red berry fruit, cedar, mint, rose petal and orange zest are some of the notes that grace this exquisite but potent Barolo. Give the tannins a few years to soften.

95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2023)

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2022 Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool (750ml)

Zinfandel from North Coast, California

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Welcome to Round Two of our exceptional offer from the Wagner Family of Wines, a terrific opportunity to stock up on some outstanding big, bold reds from Caymus-Suisun and a selection of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot crafted by the Caymus team, all at specially negotiated pricing while they last. Backed by the quality legacy of Caymus founder Chuck Wagner, here’s what’s in stock and ready to enjoy.

Sourced from Monterey, Chuck Wagner’s richly styled 2022 Mer Soleil Chardonnay Reserve offers opulent, buttery tropical fruit. Crafted by Chuck’s daughter Jenny Wagner, the crisp and refreshing 2023 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc offers citrus fruit flavors with bright acidity, and the full-bodied 2021 Emmolo Merlot boasts ripe and rich dark fruit hinting of oak and vanilla with smooth supple tannins. Produced at the Wagner Family’s new state of the art winery located in Solana County’s Suisun Valley (pronounced su-soon), the outstanding 2021 Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif is a blend highlighting bold, luscious dark Petit Sirah with hints of toasted herbs and spice layered with plush tannins while the lush 2022 Caymus-Suisun Walking Fool boasts the earthy, spiced flavors of Zinfandel with tantalizing acidity on a smooth finish. As the first to introduce Caymus to Florida, B-21 Caymus fans are reaping the rewards of our long standing relationship.

With the Caymus reputation for quality behind each label, this unique opportunity to mix a case or two from the Wagner's wide ranging portfolio at special bargain pricing is offered for a limited time, all immensely enjoyable wines that will have Caymus fans wishing they’d bought more.

2021 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, California

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Described as “reliably delicious” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the elegant 96 pt. 2021 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir offers lush textured, aromatic red fruit hinting of earthy spice with fine, integrated tannins on a smooth, lingering finish, a pure and rich expression of coastal cool climate Pinot Noir expertly crafted to enjoy over the next decade.

Considered experts in California Pinot Noir since it was established in 1997, Kosta Browne founders Dan Kosta and Michael Browne pioneered techniques including longer hang-time for the fruit and extended barrel aging that garnered their Pinot Noir immediate critical acclaim, catapulting their wines to cult status and becoming “one of the most prized names in Sonoma Pinot Noir” according to the Wine Spectator’s Collin Dreizen. Crafted from a grape known for its ability to convey a sense of place, the 2021 Sonoma Coast Pinot is sourced from eight prime vineyards throughout the coastal appellation including Gaps Crown, blending grapes from the northern true coastal zone and the southern edge of the appellation to form a singular harmonious expression of the diverse maritime-influenced parcels. Fermenting in a mix of mostly stainless steel with wood and concrete, winemaker Julien Howsepian aged the 2021 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir in 38% new French oak for 15 months along with smaller amounts in wood cask and 1% new Austrian oak, yielding fresh, intensely flavored fruit with bright acidity and seamless tannins, already drinking well and promising “prime drinking over the next 12 years or more” according to Jeb Dunnuck critic Audrey Frick.

From a celebrated Sonoma vintage featuring “greater concentration, structure and definition” according to the Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth, the enticing 96 pt. 2021 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir reflects Kosta Browne’s legacy of producing “exuberant, deeply expressive wines” according to critic Antonio Galloni, a well-priced opportunity for Kosta Brown fans to bypass their formidable waitlist and savor an elegant and harmonious expression of coastal California Pinot Noir.

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The 2021 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is floral with perfume and ripe red berries, as well as notes of framboise, rosemary, and incense. Offering fantastic balance, with fine tannins, fresh seamless acidity, and a good purity of fruit, this is a very attractive wine now and will continue to provide prime drinking over the next 12 or more years.

96 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2023)

The 2021 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast was matured in 39% new oak for 15 months. The nose opens slowly from allspice and brown sugar to a core of red cherry and cranberry, tea leaves and lavender. The medium-bodied palate offers surprisingly concentrated fruit supported by grainy tannins and seamless freshness, and it has a long, spicy finish.

93 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Jun 2023)

2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Willamette, Oregon

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Credited with helping to “put Oregon on the wine map” by the Wine Enthusiast, Ponzi’s 50-year legacy of crafting exceptional Pinot Noir in Oregon’s Willamette Valley lives on in the elegant 94 pt. 2022 Ponzi Point Noir Laurelwood, beautifully balancing alluring aromatic spiced, earthy fruit with layered velvety tannins and punching “well above its weight class” according to Decanter’s Clive Pursehouse at an unbeatable price.

Relocating from California in the 1960’s, founders Dick and Nancy Ponzi were among a small group of pioneering winemakers who rejected the advice of UC Davis experts that the region was too cold for growing Pinot Noir, purchasing a 20-acre farm in Beaverton southwest of Portland and releasing the first Ponzi Vineyard Pinot in 1974. Expanding to over 130 acres of sustainably certified vineyards over the last decades and now owned by the legendary Champagne house Bollinger, the 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood was sourced primarily from estate vineyards along with grower partners exclusively from the newly established Laurelwood AVA in the Chehalem Mountains, its distinctive soil of windblown loess over ancient basalt bedrock adding abundant spice notes to the Pinot Noir as well as a backbone of dark, brambly tannins. Named “one of the brightest stars among the new generation in Oregon,” Burgundy-trained winemaker Luisa Ponzi fermented the hand sorted grapes in small lots with native yeasts before aging the richly textured 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood in 30% new French oak for 10 months, yielding “a tension filled core of tart red berry fruit and spice elevated by juicy acidity” according to Vinous critic Eric Guido ready to enjoy over the next five or more years.

From the legendary producer Robert Parker called “a reference point for American Pinot Noir,” the lush and refined 94 pt. 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood “shows elegance and a polished structure” according to the Wine Spectator’s Tim Fish, checking all the boxes for fans seeking a Burgundy styled Oregon Pinot at a bargain price and continuing the Ponzi’s long legacy of over delivering value.

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Bright and vibrant nose with strawberries, blood oranges, crushed spices, pine resin and dried herbs. Hints of bergamot. Very fine and tense phenolic structure, almost giving some chalky chewiness to it, but it’s very textural and refined. Medium-bodied with a mineral backbone. Drink or hold.

94 points, James Suckling (Mar 2024)

The 2022 bottling of the Ponzi entry-level Pinot Noir punches well above its weight class. The savoury and earth-driven elements buoy the dark fruits that predominate on the wine's finish. Rich soil notes and dried violets introduce the effusively aromatic wine, with hints of smoky clove and freshly turned soil. The palate offers redolent muddled blackberries with mint, whisps of graphite mineral tones and a finish of warm spices.

94 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Jul 2024)

Shows elegance and a polished structure, with refined flavors of raspberry and cherry accented by rose petal, dusky spice and orange peel notes that sail toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 7,628 cases made.

93 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Oct 2024)

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2023 Flowers Chardonnay (750ml)

Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, California

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Driving up California’s Highway 1 from Bodega Bay with stunning Pacific Ocean vistas in view, it may be easy to see why Joan and Walt Flowers fell in love with the rugged landscape of Camp Meeting Ridge, but it’s hard to imagine how they ever thought the steep, high altitude terrain would become a prime site for growing Chardonnay. Despite the advice of UC Davis that the area was inhospitable for growing grapes, the Flowers’ hands-on experience as nursery owners led them to establish Flowers Vineyard and Winery on the property in 1998, producing Burgundy style Chardonnay boasting “elegance and intensity with great balance” according to the Wine Enthusiast’s Melanie Wynne and attracting an influx of elite winemakers including Martinelli, Pahlmeyer, Peter Michael and Williams. Credited with “helping to set a new standard of quality“ in the region according to the Wine Spectator’s Kim Marcus, the Flowers’ partnership with Quintessa owner Agustin Huneeus since 2009 has taken Flowers “to a whole new level” according to the Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown, the strategic investments including hiring top Burgundy winemaker and consultant Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac to work alongside winemaker Chantal Forthum since 2016. Sourced from the estate’s organically farmed Sea View Ridge as well as several coastal partner vineyards and fermented with native yeasts, winemaker Forthum aged the enticing 2023 Flowers Chardonnay in 18% new French oak for 10 months, yielding a beautifully balanced Chard boasting savory fresh fruit with vibrant acidity and chalky minerality that promises pleasurable drinking over the next 5 or more years.

From an exceptional Sonoma vintage producing vibrant acidity and remarkable balance, the refreshing 93 pt. 2023 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay reflects Flowers' long standing reputation for“capturing the pedigree” of its coastal terroir according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, an easy call for fans of cool climate California Chard to stock the cooler with a Top 100 wine at a bargain price.Described by Jeb Dunnuck as producing “a classic elegant Sonoma Coast Chardonnay that does everything right,” the elegant 93 pt. 2023 Flowers Sonoma Coast lives up to the winery’s reputation as the standard bearer for cool climate Chardonnay from the windswept Pacific coastal region, a delicious, refreshing Chardonnay offering lush, aromatic stone and citrus fruit with a creamy texture and bright acidity on a long, minerally finish and one of the top values on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2024.

Sourced from an excellent Sonoma vintage where “Pinot Noir leads the way” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, the elegantly aromatic 93 pt. 2022 Flowers Pinot Noir comes from the Flower’s organically farmed Sea View Ridge estate as well as select family-owned vineyards on the Sonoma Coast and was aged in 20% new French oak for 11 months, yielding a fresh and delicious Pinot with enticing dark berry fruit hinting of spice and earthy forest on a backbone of flinty, mineral-driven acidity, built to deliver pleasurable drinking over the next decade.

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This distinctive white features a lively, mouthwatering and energetic mix of pomelo, yuzu and lemon sherbet flavors, with hints of sweetgrass, apple blossoms and lime zest. There's also an appealing grip on the finish, reminiscent of the skin of roasted, salted almonds, while a whiff of wild fennel lingers. Drink now through 2033. 23,000 cases made.

93 points, MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator (Dec 2024)

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The bass line of this aromatic show is provided by intense lemon tones of verbena, freshly chopped ginger, and a concentrated presence of salty ocean air. Its brilliant, briny character is accented by intense Meyer lemon pulp, smoky chipped flint, and a dash of dried chamomile. It is vibrant, electric, and beguiling.

93 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Oct 2024)

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2016 Domenico Clerico Ciabot Mentin (750ml)

Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

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Touring Piedmont late last year, I tasted through the top producers' finished wines from the much heralded 2016 vintage, basic Barolo through top Crus. Stunning wines greeted me at one address after another, many reminding me of legendary bottlings from 1989 or '90. Clerico's dazzling offers as usual punctuated my trip, a very definite exclamation point and among the finest set of wines of this tremendous vintage. Domenico grew up in these hills, and when he entered the wine business he began assembling small parcels of the most prestigious vineyards in Monforte d'Alba. Ciabot Mentin and Pajana in Ginestre soon followed – then the prized Serralunga – each showing Nebbiolo in a different shade of dark beauty. Most vines were planted in the '50s and '70s, old vines abound here. Because of these very old vines, Clerico tops the charts even in difficult harvests; hand this estate a vintage as perfect as 2016 and you're in for skyscraper-like quality. Again in this vintage Ciabot Mentin tops my chart. And the sexy spice and depth of spine-tingling complexity is on full display in Pajana and the best Aeroplan Servaj yet. A line up that represents the life and work of Domenico Clerico.

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The Domenico Clerico 2016 Barolo Ciabot Mentin opens to fleshy floral aromas with lilac and dried lavender that cede to wild berry, cherry and candied orange skin. You don't get much of the tar or asphalt-like tones that you often see with Nebbiolo. Instead, the wine reveals bright primary fruit and delicate, ethereal complexity. The effect is smooth, refined and silky. The Ciabot Mentin vineyard is located within the Ginestra cru and represents the top part of the hill, with fruit planted at 410 meters above sea level. This vineyard was established in 1978. Like the other Clerico Baroli, it ages in both barrique (for eight months) and botte (for one year), and the overall oak imprint is reduced compared to past vintages.

97 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Jul 2020)

This is extremely perfumed with dried flowers, dark fruit, black mushrooms and roasted meat. Full-bodied and very powerful with intensely rich tannins that show polish and strength. It’s very long and chewy, yet linear and tight. Needs time to soften, but what potential here! Drink from 2024 and onwards.

97 points, James Suckling (Dec 2020)

A supple, luscious red, packed with cherry, black currant and violet flavors, showing light accents of tar, iron and wild herbs. This is backed by a dense structure, yet remains beautifully integrated, even at this youthful stage. Excellent length. Offers fine purity and harmony overall. Best from 2022 through 2046. 200 cases made, 100 cases imported.

95 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Apr 2020)

2019 Xavier Vignon Cuvee Anonyme (750ml)

Grenache from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France

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From a favorite producer of B-21 Southern Rhone fans, this selection of expertly crafted Xavier Vignon cuvees represents some of the region’s top values, a range of terroir expressive blends from a stellar, instinct-driven winemaker unbeatably priced for stocking up by the case.

Described by Jeb Dunnuck as “easily one of the best winemakers in the Southern Rhone,” Xavier Vignon has been well known for decades as a top consulting enologist among the top producers of Chateauneuf du Pape including Marcoux, Raymond Usseglio and La Nerthe, utilizing his insider access to some of the region’s most exceptional parcels to craft his own consistently top-rated CDP’s and Southern Rhone blends since 2007. From a Southern Rhone vintage declared “superb” by the Wine Enthusiast, the bright and creamy 2023 Xavier Vignon Cotes du Rhone Blanc is a lush and balanced white CDR with vibrant acidity and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish, a fresh and aromatic blend of 40% Viognier, 30% Grenache Noir Blanc, 20% Roussanne and 10% Picpoul sourced from high altitude hillsides in the northern Vaucluse and aged mostly in stainless steel for 3 months. Described as a “lively and very well-balanced Cotes du Rhone” by James Suckling, the rich and inviting 91 pt. 2020 Xavier Vignon Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes is an exceptional introduction to Xavier’s Rhone reds offering spiced red, jammy fruits with hints of garrigue on a smooth, satisfying finish. Sourced from a lesser known appellation just across the river from Chateauneuf du Pape, the appealing 92 pt. 2019 Xavier Vignon Lirac boasts fresh vibrant dark fruit with hints of peppered spice and flinty graphite on a long-lived finish, a co-fermented blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah aged 70% in concrete and 30% in barrels and boasting a “lip-smacking drinkability factor” according to the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski. A blend of 95% Grenache and 5% Mourvedre from vines between 80 and 100 years of age, the elegant 93 pt. 2019 Xavier Vignon Gigondas showcases its pure old vine fruit with bright flavors and peppery minerality, described as “finesse-driven and lengthy on the palate” by Jeb Dunnuck who sums it up as “a beautiful wine” promising a decade of longevity.

Describing his winemaking skills as “impeccable,” Jeb Dunnuck notes these pure and terroir-expressive Xavier Vignon selections offer “superb balance and classic Southern Rhone characters,” calling them “a treasure trove for the savvy buyer” and a sure thing for lovers of Southern Rhone wines.

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The flagship from Xavier is the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Anonyme, and in 2019 it’s 60% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, and the balance a mix of permitted varieties. Partially destemmed and brought up in a mix of demi-muids and tank, it offers a beautifully pure, vibrant bouquet of black raspberries, white and black pepper, candied orange, and violets. Complex, layered, and nuanced, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, has a seamless texture, and a great finish. It has both elegance and richness, and will keep for 15+ years.

95-97 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Oct 2020)

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The Macallan Rare Cask 2022 Release Single Malt Scotch (750ml)

From Craigellachie, Speyside, Scotland

B-21 Top Recommendation
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Macallan was the first cult whisky I remember. The 18 yr. old was impossible to keep on the shelf, even in the stock market scare of 1987. So since then they've really had to up the ante. The new "Rare Cask," the newest edition of their 1824 Masters Series, aims right at the 1%, coincidentally enough, the percentage of their production that makes it into the bottling. Macallan's lavish spending on barrels is legendary. Since 1824, Macallan has made meticulous Scotch and this will be an exceptional non-exception.

2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino (750ml)

Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

B-21 Top Recommendation
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A duo of age worthy Brunello di Montalcino wines from one of the region’s top rated producers, B-21 Brunello fans seeking outstanding value know to make room in the cellar for the enticing 95 pt. 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino and refined single-vineyard 97 pt. 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa, sourced from a stellar vintage blending “power and elegance” according to Vinous critic Eric Guido and both unbeatably priced at a fraction of the region’s higher profile estates.

Counted among Montalcino’s most historic wineries and known for producing one of its first single vineyard Brunellos, owner Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini is credited with transforming the spectacular 200-hectare Caparzo estate in northern Montalcino over the last several decades, employing meticulous attention to detail including the construction of a new, technologically advanced cellar and replanting the vineyards while expanding the total area under vine from 46 hectares to 90. Representing “a beautiful introduction to the brand and a great value” according to Eric Guido of Vinous, the seductive 2019 95 pt. Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino was sourced from 9 hectares of vineyards spread over five diverse sectors in the DOCG and aged in a mix of French and Slavonian oak barrels and casks for up to 3 years with extended time in bottle, yielding “outstanding freshness, incredible balance of richness, and a great deal of complexity” according to Audrey Frick of Jeb Dunnuck and promising “another decade of pleasure” according to Brunello expert Kerin O’Keefe. Sourced from the Montosoli Hill, “a true Cru of the region” according to Vinous critic Eric Guido, the plush 97 pt. 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa comes from the estate’s 5-hectare La Casa vineyard and was aged for the first 12 months in French oak barriques, the next 24 months in 30-hectoliter French oak barrels and over a year in bottle, yielding “a lovely and joyous wine with velvety soft tannins and good inner energy” according to the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner described as “focused and elegantly structured” by critic Kerin O’Keefe who sums it up as “excellent.”

Crafted as pure and transparent expressions of their exceptional Montalcino terroir, the impressive 95 pt. 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino is “already surprisingly accessible but will also offer another decade of pleasure” according to critic Kerin O’Keefe while the elegant 97 pt. 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa will continue to evolve over the next few decades according to the Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson, giving savvy Tuscan wine lovers who stock the cellar an opportunity to enjoy two exceptional Brunellos at a bargain price.

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Pretty pure fruit to this with black cherry, black berry and light chocolate aromas. The palate is full and focused with very polished tannins and a long, long finish. Best after 2027.

95 points, James Suckling (Sep 2023)

The Caparzo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino offers lively aromas of cherry cola, forest berry and dried cranberry that really pop on the bouquet. The dimension and latitude of the wine is impressive, especially in terms of mouthfeel, and with this bottle you're set for near and medium-term drinking. However, what works best in my opinion is the wine's balanced and much-needed freshness. You get great quality over an ambitious release of 160,000 bottles.

94 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Dec 2023)

A rich ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino offers a lovely bouquet of medicinal herbs, dried redcurrants, roses, and orange zest. Approachable from the start, the palate is medium-bodied, with lovely freshness and purity, angular tannins, and a clean finish. It is a very well-done wine from Caparzo that will be best enjoyed over the next 6-8 years. I really like these wines for their value, and they’re great restaurant offerings.

93 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2024)

The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens slowly in the glass, yet it is worth the wait as a dusty blend of dried flowers, cedar shavings, wild strawberries, and spice emerges over time. It’s silky and enveloping with fresh acidity and pretty wild berry fruits that gain in sweetness as they travel across the palate. It finishes long and staining yet still lively and spry, leaving a coating of fine tannins and licorice hints that resonate under an air of violet inner florals. The 2019 is a lovely interpretation of northern Montalcino fruit.

93 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Dec 2023)

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