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2017 Garofoli Podium Classico Superiore (750ml)

Verdicchio from Marche, Italy

89V

The 2017 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva Podium wafts up a pretty bouquet of anise, yellow flowers, apple and pear, complicated by notes of wet stone and savory spice. It’s silky, almost creamy and deeply textural, with almondy richness offset by saline-minerality, young orchard fruits and a twang of zesty green citrus. While this doesn’t display the energy of better vintages, it manages to impress with its understated beauty and poise, tapering off to leave the palate cleansed and ready for another sip. The 2017 is a perfect candidate for drinking now, while waiting for the more structured vintages to mature.

89 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Sep 2020)

Matsui The Peated Single Malt Whisky (750ml)

From Japan

Cenote Blanco Tequila (750ml)

From Mexico

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2019 Solomon Hills Pinot Noir (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Santa Maria, California

95JD 95WE 93V 93WS

The 2019 Pinot Noir Solomon Hills is slightly lighter colored (which is common from this vineyard) and was raised in 45% new French oak. It offers a more spicy, herbal nose as well as beautiful red and black fruits, gunpowder, flint, rose petal, and spring flower aromas and flavors. Beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, and seamless on the palate, it's another flawlessly balanced, gorgeous wine from this team that knocks it out of the park.

95 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2021)

This extremely coastal vineyard, which is the westernmost corner of the appellation, produces unique combinations of aroma and flavor. This bottling's earthy nose pops with muddled mulberry and muddy cherry alongside both dewy and scorched sage. The palate is hearty and concentrated with rich, roasted plums and berries, spiced by anise and finishing on a mint-sprinkled meat flavor.

95 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2022)

The 2019 Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard shows how magical this site is for Pinot Noir. Blue/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, licorice and chocolate infuse the palate with tremendous depth and intensity. Time in the glass releases the layers so effortlessly. The 2019 is a heady wine, but one with very good balance.

93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Oct 2021)

Elegant, with a sinewy structure featuring hints of white pepper to the tensile and savory mix of dried red plum and cherry flavors. Sanguine accents on the finish linger with dried floral notes. Drink now through 2026. 370 cases made.

93 points, Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator (Apr 2022)

2018 Cheval des Andes (1.5L)

Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina

B-21 Top Recommendation
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Described as the “Grand Cru of Argentina,” this selection of highly rated Cheval des Andes vintages boasts Argentinian Malbec in its most elegant incarnation, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and in some years a little Petit Verdot to yield fresh, juicy dark fruit and mineral-tinged tannins with a finish that goes on and on, some releases ready to enjoy now and all a last chance opportunity for Malbec lovers and collectors to secure exceptional back vintages as well as the highly allocated current release at unbeatable prices.

Formed as a collaboration between Cheval Blanc and Argentina’s Terrazas de los Andes in 1999, Cheval des Andes was created to express the most nuanced and vibrant qualities of Argentinian Malbec from the country’s top terroir crafted with the refined elegance of a First Growth Bordeaux, sourced from 123 acres of high-altitude estate vineyards planted with old vine Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Described as “a hedonistic Cheval” by the Wine Advocate’s Luis Gutierrez, the 97 pt. 2012 Cheval des Andes is an “utterly suave and seamless blend in the style of a ripe Right Bank wine” according to Stephen Tanzer of Vinous, while the 98 pt. 2013 Cheval des Andes is a “powerful wine with terrific ripe tannins” that promise a “slow and eventful evolution,” both ready to enjoy over the next few years. Crafted with 83% Malbec, James Suckling calls the 97 pt. 2014 Cheval des Andes “a rich and round-textured red with gentle tannins” boasting “a long plush finish” according to the Wine Spectator’s Kim Marcus with built-in longevity. The Wine Advocate’s Luis Gutierrez describes the 98 pt. 2018 Cheval des Andes as “the finest Cheval des Andes I’ve ever tasted” that’s an “impeccably balanced” and “brilliant wine” with over a decade of evolution ahead according to Jeb Dunnuck. Crafted with a 50-50 blend of Malbec and Cab, the powerful 98 pt. 2019 Cheval des Andes is “a real high point in the progression of Cheval des Andes” according to Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson, continuing Cheval’s “steady ascent towards the summit of the very best and most sought-after New World reds” according to critic Tim Atkin.

Combining legendary Bordeaux First Growth wine making expertise with the very best terroir in Argentina, these 97 plus pt. selections from Cheval des Andes attest to the impeccable level of detail from vineyard management to wine making that is built into its legacy, a must buy for Malbec fans whether putting together a mixed case or selecting a few favorites, available in a range of formats and original wooden cases for cellaring.

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The 2018 Cheval des Andes is a blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in small lots in 3,000- to 8,000-liter tanks and matured 40% in 225-liter oak barrels, 40% in 400-liter oak barrels and the remaining 20% in 2,500-liter oak vats for 13 months. Ninety percent of the oak used was French and the rest a blend of Austrian, Slovenian and German oak, 50% of it new. 2018 has been one of the best vintages in recent times in Mendoza, and the wine shows it. It's a cooler vintage, and the wine has improved in freshness and elegance without losing any clout. It's 14.5% alcohol and has a pH of 3.73. This is young, juicy, elegant and balanced and still has some herbal and toasted notes; it's medium to full-bodied, with the creamy and luxurious texture of the modern Bordeaux, ultra fine tannins and a long, dry and precise finish. It's still undeveloped and seems to have all the components and the balance between them for a long and positive development in bottle. With wines like this, I sometimes wish I had a time machine so I could see them in 20 years from now... I think this is the finest Cheval des Andes I've ever tasted. 100,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020.

98 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)

This is a plush, rich Cheval with blueberry and floral aromas and flavors. HInts of tar and fresh lavender. Full body. The depth and richness are impressive, as are the ripe yet fresh tannins. Very long and structured, yet controlled and in balance. This will be a great wine indeed. Release in September 2021. Drink after 2023.

98 points, James Suckling (Dec 2020)

2020 Lagler Spitzer Ried Setzberg Riesling Federspiel (750ml)

Riesling from Wachau, Niederosterreich, Austria

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2016 Steinmetz & Hermann Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Alte Reben (750ml)

Riesling from Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

93WA 93JS 91V

From ungrafted 80- to 120-year-old vines from several plots on sandstone, slate and mixed soils, the 2016 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Alte Reben (Steinmetz und Hermann) has an intense yet clear, flinty and spicy/floral-scented bouquet of tropical fruits, herbs, walnuts and very fine slate aromas. Full-bodied, rich, round and intense on the palate, this is an elegant, densely textured and juicy grand cru with firm tannins. Picked enormously late and with 98° Oechsle, the wine fermented in stainless steel in Stefan Steinmetz's cellar in Brauneberg, ending up with 12% alcohol and 17 grams of residual sugar. Bottled in June 2017. Total production: 3,600 bottles. Tasted February 2018.

93+ points, Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate (Issue # 236 - Apr 2018)

The bigfoot of Mosel Riesling! Packed with peachy fruit and ripe and bold on the palate. A seriously powerful wine that needs some time to harmonize. Better from 2018 and should drink well until 2025.

93 points, James Suckling (Jun 2017)

A slightly cheesy “Mosel stink” has to clear before Würzgarten-typical strawberry and kiwi emerges on the nose, along with suggestions of ripe papaya and banana that reflect grapes picked at 102 Oechsle in late October. Seventeen grams of residual sugar engender subtle, supportive sweetness, while also guaranteeing that the wine doesn’t become alcoholically freighted. The feel is broad and lush, in part reflecting the wine’s mere 6.8 grams of acidity (comparable to that of the two “Alte Reben” bottlings under Christian Hermann’s “Dr. Hermann” label). A cooling, juicy influx of mint-tinged honeydew melon adds to the luscious appeal of a soothingly sustained, subtly stone-lined finish. This bottling from Hermann fruit raised in the Steinmetz cellar will hardly make one forget the gorgeous 2015, but it is quite seductive in its way, and will be even finer once the aromatics evolve. There were 2,700 bottles of that 2015; there are 3,500 of this 2016.

91 points, David Schildknecht, Vinous (Jan 2018)

2017 Dr. Hermann Erdener Herzlei Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese (375ml)

Riesling from Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

98WA

The 2017 Erdener Herzlei Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Alte Reben (Gold Capsule) opens with aromas of darker toned and concentrated stone fruit along with honey notes. This 2017 is enormously rich but refined, precise and elegant on the well-defined and balanced palate. It is a beauty in terms of generosity, finesse and balance. The finish reveals great tension, mineral finesse and generosity. This is a great TBA from five terraces of 120- to 130-year-old vines on blue and gray slate soils. Tasted in March 2019.

98 points, Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate (Issue # 243 - Jun 2019)

2017 Domaine A.F. Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Echezeaux, Burgundy, France

94V

The 2017 Echézeaux Grand Cru comes from vines over 90 years old and is matured entirely in new oak. It has a very pure, seductive bouquet of black cherry and raspberry fruit infused with pressed iris and hints of India ink. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit and gentle grip, stiffening a little toward the finish, which just needs a little more flesh to come through. Afford this five years in bottle if possible, because it shows fine balance.

92-94 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jan 2019)

2019 Domaine les Aphillanthes Plan de Dieu Cuvee des Galets (750ml)

Grenache from Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France

91JD

Dried herbs, ripe raspberries, pepper, and spring flower notes all emerge from the 2019 Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan De Dieu Les Galets, a pure, medium-bodied, balanced, and elegant Plan de Dieu from this producer. It shines for its complexity as well as its elegance, and this terrific 2019 is going to continue drinking nicely through 2029.

91 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2023)

2016 Chateau de Fargues Lur-Saluces (750ml)

Semillon from Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

97WA 97WS 95WE

A barrel sample, the 2016 de Fargues has a pale lemon color and quite a profoundly scented nose at this nascent stage, with cedar, honey toast, orange marmalade and warm pineapple with hints of grapefruit and apricot preserves plus a spicy undercurrent. The palate sings of savory and citrus layers with a decadent oiliness to the texture and fantastic freshness, finishing long.

95-97 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Issue # Interim - Mar 2019)

A very rich style, with broad apricot, ginger cream, heather honey and glazed peach flavors. White ginger notes give the finish needed tension, while a green plum edge add cut and lift. Impressive range and energy for the vintage.

94-97 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (2017)

This is an impressive wine, dominated by botrytis and rich honeyed flavors. It is concentrated, rip and dense, with a great future.

93-95 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2017)

2019 Domaine de Montille Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Vosne-Romanee, Burgundy, France

B-21 Top Recommendation
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Boasting fresh, lively fruit and balanced acidity, these spectacular 2019 Domaine de Montille Burgundies come from a vintage that "hit the bullseye" according to critic James Suckling, offering a "rare combination of excellence and great consistency." Benefiting from our long-standing relationship with the Domaine, this part two of our exclusive Domaine de Montille offering features Burgundies from the estate's vineyards heading south from Volnay through the Cote d'Or to Saint Aubin, ranging from a value-packed entry level Red Burgundy to a vast array of exquisite Premier and Grand Cru Whites, all exceptional wines offering outstanding value, many offered in large format perfect for cellaring.

Now considered a pioneer in the region for being among the first to estate bottle his wines and craft ageworthy Burgundy with a sense of place, Hubert de Montille took over his family's estate at the age of 17 in 1947 after it had dwindled to only 2.5 hectares and set about rebuilding the domaine's holdings while establishing a stellar reputation. Taking the reins after his father's 50-year tenure, Hubert's son Etienne was among the first in the region to convert to organic and then biodynamic practices, while continuing to expand the estate with the acquisition of some of Burgundy's most highly regarded vineyards, including those of Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet in 2012. Now with 35 hectares of holdings spanning an astounding 20 separate top appellations throughout the region, Domaine de Montille's top Chardonnay parcels south of Volnay include Puligny Folatières, a premier cru with two prestigious neighbors, Leflaive and Leroy, the rock-covered Meursault Poruzots next to the famous "Les Genevrières" vineyard and Saint Aubin En Remilly, located just behind the revered Grand Cru Le Montrachet. Crediting the influence of his brother-in-law, the masterful Meursault winemaker Jean Marc Roulot, Etienne employs a restrained use of new oak for the whites depending on the specific plots, aging for up to a year on the lees and preserving the acidic backbone while crafting complex, balanced wines that will evolve over decades.

From the exceptional 2019 Bourgogne Blanc "Clos du Chateau," boasting the rich profile of Puligny Montrachet at a fraction of the price, to the magnificent 2019 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru, an ultimate expression of refined, long-lived Chardonnay from a tiny .23 hectare parcel, and including one Red Burgundy, the bright and energetic 2019 Bourgogne Rouge, these selections from Domaine de Montille rank among the top in the region, superbly expressing each terroir with alluring freshness and elegant length. Produced in a vintage with significantly lower yields guaranteeing excess demand, now is the time to secure your allocation of these magnificent 2019 Burgundies today and look forward to enjoying them for years to come.

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The 2019 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Malconsorts has turned out brilliantly. Mingling aromas of blackberries and cassis with hints of orange rind, rose petals, licorice, sweet spices and loamy soil, it's full-bodied, ample and multidimensional, with a deep and concentrated core of fruit that largely conceals its fine structuring tannins. Concluding with a long, sapid finish, it will require a bit of patience, but in 2019, it isn't as brooding as young Malconsorts can often be.

95 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

2017 Chateau Pavie (750ml)

Merlot from Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

99WA 99JD 97JS

There was no frost in the vineyard in 2017, due to its situation high upon the limestone plateau. Composed of 60% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, which was harvested from September 25 to October 3, the 2017 Pavie is very deep garnet-purple in color and rolls slowly and sensuously out of the glass with growing scents of Black Forest cake, black plum preserves, blueberry compote and fruitcake plus suggestions of melted chocolate, licorice, crushed rocks and Indian spices with a waft of violets. Full-bodied, the palate packs a powerful punch, laden with electric layers of energetic black and blue fruits. All this decadent fruit is supported by fantastic freshness and very, very ripe, velvety tannins, finishing with epic length. Location, location, location was everything in 2017. Pavie has one of the most enviable locations in all of Bordeaux and boy-oh-boy does it show in this spectacular wine.

99 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Mar 2020)

The wine of the vintage, the 2017 Chateau Pavie is an incredible achievement and is certainly in the same league as past great vintages such as 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, and 2016. This hillside terroir escaped from the frost unscathed, and the 2017 is 60% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in mostly new oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by a rock star bouquet of pure creme de cassis, espresso roast, crushed violets, graphite, and a distinct sense of minerality. Deep, full-bodied, and concentrated, it has a wonderful sense of elegance, flawless balance, and again, awesome purity. This sensational effort has some upfront charm yet, given the tannins, a solid 7-8 years of bottle age are warranted and it should cruise for 25-30 years in cool cellars.

99 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2020)

Profound, crushed blueberry and blackberry aromas here. Mint and chalk undertones. Full-bodied with a center palate of balanced and ripe fruit with polished and caressing tannins. Excellent finish that goes on for minutes. All in finesse and length. A wine to contemplate and enjoy. Better after 2024.

97 points, James Suckling (Jan 2020)

2015 Castello di Neive Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano (750ml)

Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy

93WE

Underbrush, new leather and balsamic notes of camphor lead the nose along with a whiff of prune. The full-bodied palate shows the heat of the vintage but is still savory, offering dried cherry, marinated prune, licorice and tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2025 to capture the fruit richness.

93 points, Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast (Oct 2020)

2016 Fonseca Vintage Port (1.5L)

From Douro, Portugal

B-21 Top Recommendation
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After returning from Portugal's spectacular Duero River Valley, I am happy to report that 2016 is unanimously declared a vintage by the Port trade. Lunching in Oporto with Rupert Symington, who reigns over the top Port houses Dow, Warres, Graham's, Cockburn and Taylor. He related 2016 to be unique but a hypothetical combination of 2007 and 2011 but with intense floral aromatics not in recent memory.

Having tasted a number of dry reds from 2016 the unique aspects of the vintage are clear to me; aromatics, concentration, intensity – in particular old vines at higher elevations. At Fonseca, vineyard vine age exceeds 35 years. The extraction, concentration, combined with floral perfumes, finesse and a lengthy elegant finish with fine tannins define the vintage for both sweet and dry reds.

2016 Ports were just bottled in the recently, so not many reviews are out yet from the professional critics, but you should know that vintages are only declared with the wines are superb, This happens roughly three times a decade, similar to vintage Champagne. I am confident offering Fonseca, and at early-bird prices that won't be matched. This is a Port vintage that will be drinkable early on and hold for decades.

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Lots of ripe fruit here with raisins and wet earth that turn to violets and hot stones. Full-bodied, tannic and powerful with fantastic grip and intensity. Grabs you. Impressive. Drink in 2025.

98 points, James Suckling (May 2018)

The 2016 Vintage Port is a field blend sourced from the typical three Quintas (Panascal in the Tavora Valley and Quinta do Cruzeiro and Quinta de St Antonio in the Pinhão Valley). This was not quite bottled when first seen (set for a week later). It is now in the USA. It was aged for 20 months in wood and comes in with 99 grams of residual sugar. This dry and focused Fonseca was, in my initial July 2018 report, the pick of the Fladgate Group's litter in 2016. What has most changed in this issue is that Taylor's is showing a lot better while this has closed down a bit more. This is not seriously diminished, though. It is pretty brilliant. If you want that old-school power, it comes with Fonseca in this vintage. Taylor's may have the sexiest fruit of the three, but this seems to have the most muscle. It is true that the balance on the two just might be affecting that perception. Taylor's has a bit more mid-palate depth to soak up the power. Still, if Taylor's is flashier and richer in 2016, this seems even more serious. In the long lifespan of Ports, to be sure, it won't be unusual for them to keep flipping back and forth. Admittedly, this is also probably the hardest to read. Still, I couldn't help but think that this might have slightly more upside potential. Check in around 2060 or so to see if I'm right. (Send me an email if you don't think so. I want to hear from you.) On this second look, this Fonseca is still remarkably expressive, lifted and gloriously fresh, even with that slight closing. It has reasonable mid-palate concentration but even better intensity of flavor. Despite that intensity of flavor, it is not quite as sexy as it is in some years, at least not yet, as the tannins are firmly in charge. That isn't changing anytime soon. This rather stern Fonseca simply revels in its brilliant structure. This is a Port that demands cellaring if you want it to be all it can be. You and it will profit from at least 10 more years of cellaring. Doubling that will help a lot more.

97 points, Mark Squires, Wine Advocate (Issue # 240 - Dec 2018)

2019 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Estate (1.5L)

Pinot Noir from Willamette, Oregon

B-21 Top Recommendation
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Located on a hillside in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA at the east end of the Van Duzer Corridor, Bethel Heights was one of the first wineries established in the Willamette Valley, founded nearly 45 years ago by two couples considered pioneers of sustainability in Oregon winemaking. Today led by the families' second generations, these outstanding 2019 Bethel Heights Winery releases continue their legacy of producing exceptional cool climate Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, earning some of the best ratings of the vintage.

Starting with a 50-acre high-altitude parcel in an area considered less than optimal for farming, Bethel Heights first began by planting and cultivating Pinot Noir, building a reputation for their grapes' quality and releasing their first estate wine in 1984. After the discovery of widespread phylloxera in Willamette in the 1990s, the winery resisted pulling out all their vines, instead choosing to slow the progression by implementing organic viticultural practices to increase soil health while replacing the dying vines one by one as needed. Sourced from a mix of the surviving "legacy" old vines and newer phylloxera-resistant plantings that are now fully mature, the 2021 Bethel Heights Vineyards wines harken back to Willamette's historically cooler vintages, boasting elegant fruit and balanced acidity emblematic of classic Burgundian-style Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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Pale ruby-purple, the 2019 Pinot Noir Estate has pretty aromas of wild berries, dried flowers and crushed stone. The light-bodied palate is silky with pure, detailed berry flavors and an ethereal finish.

94 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Dec 2021)

A complex nose of dark cherries, mulberries, mushrooms, forest wood and baking spices. Medium-to full-bodied with velvety tannins and bright acidity. Some smoky character with a fleshy texture. Layered and textured. Drink or hold.

93 points, James Suckling (Aug 2021)

BroVo Witty Dry Vermouth (750ml)

Vermouth from Washington State

90WE

Made with Washington State Sauvignon Blanc and part of a line of accessible vermouths made with cocktails in mind, this is light gold and slightly cloudy in appearance. The bouquet offers zesty herb and a hint of jalapeño layered with cinnamon. The tangy palate has fleeting pineapple and citrus flavors, finishing herbaceous and relatively dry. Try it in a martini.

90 points, Wine Enthusiast (Nov 2016)

NV Emmolo Sparkling (750ml)

Sparkling from California

2016 Abreu Madrona Ranch Proprietary Red (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

100JD 100JS 99V 98WS

A perfect wine in every sense, the 2016 Madrona Ranch comes from a site at the base of Spring Mountain and is a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It does everything right, with a magical bouquet of currants, ground herbs, licorice, graphite, spice, and who knows what else. These all carry to a massive 2016 that has a layered, multi-dimensional texture, building tannins, a colossal mid-palate, and a finish that won’t quit. It’s another heavenly wine from a great terroir and a great winemaker! Give bottles 2-4 years and enjoy over the following 30-40 years or more.

100 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jan 2020)

This is phenomenal. The precision and brightness is amazing with ultra-fine tannins that are so polished and so beautiful. Full to medium body and fabulous fruit. Wonderful length and beauty. The purity and balance is incredible. Dark berries, walnuts and dark chocolate. Makes you want to drink it now, but be patient and revel in the greatness. Try after 2022.

100 points, James Suckling (Mar 2020)

The 2016 Madrona Ranch is fabulous. Rich, dense and creamy, the 2016 is remarkably finessed from the very first taste. Rose petal, mint, spice, gravel, red cherry and blood orange are some of the many notes that take shape in the glass, but more than anything else the Madrona Ranch is a wine of extraordinary balance and allure. Don't miss it!

99 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2020)

On the brooding side at first glance, with a core of dark fig and black currant paste flavors, ensconced in cocoa and roasted alder notes. A warm, loamy underpinning emerges steadily through the muscular finish, gaining a creamy feel and extra chestnut, tobacco, licorice root and tar elements with air. This relies on a seriously profound bass line, so just check your subwoofer before hitting play. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Best from 2024 through 2042. 345 cases made.

98 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Jul 2020)

2019 Napanook by Dominus Red (1.5L)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

96JS 94WI

An open and beautiful wine with green-olive and currant aromas and flavors. Some bark and earth, too, together with mushrooms, herbs, crushed stones and pomegranate. Medium to full body with round, creamy tannins and refined finish. Blood orange at the end. Crunchy. So drinkable now, but will age beautifully.

96 points, James Suckling (Apr 2022)

Tod Mostero, director of viticulture and winemaking, described today’s Napanook label as “a selection of lots based on the vintage, tending towards more loosely woven tannins and more approachability when young.” The 2019 Napanook is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot, harvested from September 29 to October 10. It was aged in 40% new oak. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it springs from the glass with Morello cherries, black raspberries, and black currant pastilles scents, followed by hints of cinnamon toast, chocolate box, pencil shavings, and menthol, plus a waft of lilacs. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely coated with vibrant, energetic black and red fruits, framed by beautifully plush tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long with a spicy lift. It is scrumptious right now in this fruity flush of youth, albeit with a good six hours+ in a decanter. Otherwise, leave it a good 3-5 years in the cellar and drink it over the next 18+ years. 2450 cases were made, to be released in April 2022.

94+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Mar 2022)

2019 Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, California

100WA 100JD 98JS

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard is opaque purple-black colored, prancing out of the glass with vibrant notions of blueberry preserves, black cherry compote and blackcurrant cordial, plus nuances of pencil lead, tapenade, violets, mocha and crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate is built like a brick house, featuring very firm, fine, densely pixilated Dr. Crane tannins and bold freshness supporting layer upon layer of crunchy black berries and minerals, featuring a firework display of fragrant earth and floral notes on the long, long, long finish. Right up there with Napa Valley’s greatest, this is going to be a legendary wine. Give it a good 5-7 years to really fan out and drink it over the next 30 years+.

100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)

Pure perfection in a glass, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard is all varietal and comes from this remarkable site just outside St. Helena. A wine that offers incredible richness and depth while staying flawlessly balanced and weightless, it offers up a kaleidoscope-like array of blackcurrants, cassis, tobacco leaf, wildflowers, and scorched earth. As seamless and silky as they come, it has perfect tannins, that rare mix of power and elegance, and a monster of a finish. It doesn’t get any better in this reviewer’s opinion.

100 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2021)

Plums and spices with cinnamon and lavender. Lead pencil, too. Medium-bodied and compact palate with cashmere tannins that are long and fresh. Reserved and layered in a subtle way. Drinkable now, but better in 2026.

98 points, James Suckling (Mar 2022)

2016 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 111A (750ml)

Shiraz from South Australia, Australia

100WA 100JS

A new addition to the Penfolds lineup, the 2016 Bin 111A Shiraz is a blend of Clare (51%) and Barossa (49%) fruit from vineyards that have previously contributed to Grange. Aged in 100% new French oak, it's a rich, luxuriously textured wine that's packed with ripe fruit and finely textured tannins. Hints of grilled meat and exotic dried spices accent red raspberries and redcurrants in this full-bodied but exceptionally silky and elegant red that meets the high expectations for such a pricey bottling.

100 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

This new Special Bin shiraz is stunning and has such wildly deep and dark fruit, in particular very rich dark cherries and plums and plenty of attractively spicy oak on offer here. Intense and packed with youthful fruit. There’s an entrancing build of really fine tannin, carrying pure, pristine and deep-set flavors of blackberries and ripe dark cherries. The finish is carried on incredibly long, muscular and velvety tannins. Such power and elegance, really setting a new style. This is exceptional. A glorious new rung at the top of the Australian wine ladder. 51% Clare, 49% Barossa, two single plots blended and matured in French oak for 18 months. Seductively drinkable now, but this will live for decades. Best from 2028.

100 points, James Suckling (Dec 2019)

2019 Domaine Antoine Jobard Beaune Montrevenots 1er Cru (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Beaune, Burgundy, France

87V

The 2019 Beaune Montrevenots 1er Cru has an earthy nose that you might mistakenly think contains some stems. The palate is medium-bodied with a candied opening, a little chewy in the mouth. Orange zest and a sprinkling of white pepper on the rather burly finish. Fine.

87 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Dec 2020)

2019 Chateau Fontanes Les Traverses de Fontanes Blanc (750ml)

Vermentino from Vin de Pays, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

2018 Chateau L'Evangile (750ml)

Merlot from Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

97JD 97WA 96V

Made in the more lively, elegant style that seems to be favored these days, the 2018 Château L'Evangile is based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, with the Cabernet Franc playing a much more lead role than normal. Beautiful blue fruits, green tobacco, violets, white truffle, camphor, and damp earth notes all flow to a gorgeously layered, full-bodied Pomerol with sweet, silky tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. While I prefer the more opulent renditions of this cuvée, this is nevertheless a brilliant wine that has wonderful concentration, beautiful purity of fruit, and the class to evolve for 25-30 years in cold cellars.

97+ points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2021)

The 2018 L'Evangile is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes barreling out of the glass with explosive scents of boysenberries, stewed plums and baked blackberries with hints of lilacs, candied violets, Indian spices and garrigue, plus a touch of black truffles. Full-bodied, rich and powerful in the mouth, this blockbuster coats the palate with layers of black fruit preserves and exotic spices, framed by plush tannins and wonderful energy, finishing long and savory. Decadently approachable now, give it 4-5 years in bottle for maximum impact and drink it over the next 20+ years.

97 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Mar 2021)

The 2018 L'Évangile is flamboyant, spectacularly beautiful. Mildew in June took out fully 50% of the potential crop, resulting in a dense, opulent wine that is going to need many years to shed some of that baby fat. The 20% Cabernet Franc is the highest on record. The 2018 is an epic, modern-day Évangile. Raspberry jam, mocha, licorice, spice and chocolate come together as the 2018 blossoms with time in the glass. Made with 80% new oak. Both hedonistic and intellectual, the 2018 is a total pleasure bomb. Don't miss it. A real wow wine - huge!

96 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Mar 2021)

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2019 Domaine de Montille Les Rugiens-Bas 1er Cru (750ml)

Pinot Noir from Pommard, Burgundy, France

B-21 Top Recommendation
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Boasting fresh, lively fruit and balanced acidity, these spectacular 2019 Domaine de Montille Burgundies come from a vintage that "hit the bullseye" according to critic James Suckling, offering a "rare combination of excellence and great consistency." Benefiting from our long-standing relationship with the Domaine, this part two of our exclusive Domaine de Montille offering features Burgundies from the estate's vineyards heading south from Volnay through the Cote d'Or to Saint Aubin, ranging from a value-packed entry level Red Burgundy to a vast array of exquisite Premier and Grand Cru Whites, all exceptional wines offering outstanding value, many offered in large format perfect for cellaring.

Now considered a pioneer in the region for being among the first to estate bottle his wines and craft ageworthy Burgundy with a sense of place, Hubert de Montille took over his family's estate at the age of 17 in 1947 after it had dwindled to only 2.5 hectares and set about rebuilding the domaine's holdings while establishing a stellar reputation. Taking the reins after his father's 50-year tenure, Hubert's son Etienne was among the first in the region to convert to organic and then biodynamic practices, while continuing to expand the estate with the acquisition of some of Burgundy's most highly regarded vineyards, including those of Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet in 2012. Now with 35 hectares of holdings spanning an astounding 20 separate top appellations throughout the region, Domaine de Montille's top Chardonnay parcels south of Volnay include Puligny Folatières, a premier cru with two prestigious neighbors, Leflaive and Leroy, the rock-covered Meursault Poruzots next to the famous "Les Genevrières" vineyard and Saint Aubin En Remilly, located just behind the revered Grand Cru Le Montrachet. Crediting the influence of his brother-in-law, the masterful Meursault winemaker Jean Marc Roulot, Etienne employs a restrained use of new oak for the whites depending on the specific plots, aging for up to a year on the lees and preserving the acidic backbone while crafting complex, balanced wines that will evolve over decades.

From the exceptional 2019 Bourgogne Blanc "Clos du Chateau," boasting the rich profile of Puligny Montrachet at a fraction of the price, to the magnificent 2019 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru, an ultimate expression of refined, long-lived Chardonnay from a tiny .23 hectare parcel, and including one Red Burgundy, the bright and energetic 2019 Bourgogne Rouge, these selections from Domaine de Montille rank among the top in the region, superbly expressing each terroir with alluring freshness and elegant length. Produced in a vintage with significantly lower yields guaranteeing excess demand, now is the time to secure your allocation of these magnificent 2019 Burgundies today and look forward to enjoying them for years to come.

94V

The 2019 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru has the finest bouquet of the four Pommards tasted, the 100% whole cluster seamlessly integrated into the more black than red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip on the entry, classic in style, with touches of Earl Grey infusing the finish. Cohesive and very persistent, this is an excellent and quite noble Les Rugiens.

92-94 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Dec 2020)

Fukano Distillery 10yr Whisky (750ml)

From Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, Japan

Ohishi Sherry Cask Whisky (750ml)

From Japan

87WHA

This has the warming comfort of cask strength rice pudding, with just enough rice character peeking through the sherry. Marzipan, sultana, fig, and toasted spice. Nutty amontillado notes load up on dried fruits, including apricot, mango, and apples pricked with cloves. The late phase includes black cherry, old leather, cola-flavored candy, and burnt fruitcake. A quick fizzle of spice and dried fig turns slightly savory.

87 points, Jonny McCormick, Whisky Advocate (Winter 2017)

2017 K Vintners Royal City Syrah (750ml)

Syrah from Washington State

98JS

This is fantastic with dark-berry, tar, black-pepper, stone and almond aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and tannic, yet polished and focused. A gorgeous finish. Shows balance and reserve. Lovely tannin tension. Drink after 2024.

98 points, James Suckling (Aug 2021)

2018 Futo OV|SL Red (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap, California

98JS 97JD

Very cool with conifer, mushroom, chili, currant and pine-needle aromas. Full bodied with saturated tannins that just fill the mouth. Gorgeous length and depth. It builds nicely on the palate. The quality of the tannins is beautiful. 66% cabernet sauvignon, 17% cabernet franc, 14% merlot and 3% petit verdot. Unfined and unfiltered. Fabulous to try now, but will be even greater in 2025.

98 points, James Suckling (Aug 2021)

Always a co-ferment of two sites, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon OV|SL reveals a dense purple hue as well as gorgeous crème de cassis, graphite, wildflowers, crushed stone-like minerality, and new leather-like aromatics. These carry to a full-bodied, concentrated, powerful 2018 that has the vintage's more reserved, focused mouthfeel, building tannins, and a great finish. This beautiful, impeccably balanced 2018 needs 3-5 years of bottle age and will keep for 30+.

97+ points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jan 2021)