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DuMol 2021 Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay
$89.99Sonoma Coast California
Wine Advocate 98 Rating
The 2021 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard is the 20th bottling of a Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay at DuMOL. It was harvested September 25-27, matured in larger barrels and finished with six months in stainless steel. “There are very few better vintages of this,” winemaker Andy Smith exclaims during our tasting, and I have to agree. It’s bursting with scents of matchstick, chamomile, Greek yogurt and white peach, and over time, it unfurls unique spicy, herbal undertones. The palate is intensely concentrated, boasting expansive, dynamic flavors that segue from stone fruit to honey. Satiny and seamless, it has a tremendously long finish with mind-altering depth of flavor. Fans of Burgundy will love it for its flinty tones, and fans of California for its concentration and power. R28-2 -
DuMol 2022 Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay
$69.99Sonoma Coast California
The Wine Independent 96 Rating
The 2022 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard Isobel shimmies out with energetic notes of lemon tart, juicy grapefruit, and yuzu followed by hints of lime blossom and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant and refreshing, with a crisp backbone and long minerally finish. This was picked on September 4, just before the heat. R37-3 Most stores $89.99 -
Dunn 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
$179.99Napa Valley California
Vinous 98 Rating
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is outrageously beautiful. A wine of extraordinary purity, the 2019 dazzles right out of the gate. The tannins are nearly silky for a young Howell Mountain Cabernet. Red/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, rose petal and pomegranate all build in this sumptuous, explosive Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2019 is one of the most elegant Cabernets I have tasted here, and that is saying something What a wine! R21-1 -
Durfort-Vivens 2019 Les Plantes
$39.99Margaux Bordeaux France
Wine Enthusiast 97 Rating
Maturing in two-thirds barrels and one-third amphorae, this wine is already beautiful. Made from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows a fine balance between dense tannins and elegant, ripe black fruit. The promise for this biodynamic wine is immense and certainly long-term. SP48-6 CF-2 -
E. Guigal 2017 La Landonne Côte-Rôtie
$399.99Northern Rhone Valley
Jeb Dunnuck 97-100 Rating
A ripe, sexy nose of smoked game, truffly earth, chocolate, and jammy black and blue fruits emerge from the 2017 Côte Rôtie La Landonne. Made from 100% Syrah from the schist soils of the La Landonne lieu-dit, aged four years in oak, this massive, full-bodied 2017 shows the sexier, riper style of the vintage, yet it has incredible tannins, a deep, layered mid-palate, and nothing out of place. It will be interesting to see if it hits the heights of past great vintages, such as 2015, 2010, 2009, 2005, or 2003, but it’s certainly in the same ballpark. R13-1 -
Eisele 2018 Altagracia Cabernet Sauvignon
$149.99Napa Valley California
James Suckling 97 Rating
Intense aromas of black fruit, cocoa powder, black olives, dried violets, tar and cigar box. Some black peppercorn, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, chalky tannins. Incredible intensity and purity of fruit with gorgeous breadth and depth. Superb, new-wave Napa red. 80% cabernet sauvignon, the rest mostly Cabernet Franc with a hit of Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2023. 3,170 cases made. R29-4 SP25-1 -
Epoch Estate Wines 2015 Estate Red
$59.99Paso Robles California
Jeb Dunnuck 95 Rating
What used to be the entry-level effort of the estate, the 2015 Estate Blend is year in, year out at an incredible quality level that it’s hard to think of the wine those terms. The 2015 is 52% Syrah, 26% Mourvèdre, 13% Grenache, and the rest Tempranillo and Zinfandel, all from the Paderewski and Catapult vineyards on the west side of Paso Robles. It offers a terrific bouquet of black plums, ground pepper, charred meats and charcoal. Full-bodied, smoky, meaty, and rich, it stays light and graceful on the palate, with sweet tannins. SP20-1 -
Epoch Estate Wines 2015 Tempranillo
$79.99Paso Robles California
Jeb Dunnuck 98 Rating
Introducing the 2015 Epoch Tempranillo, a Spanish variety wine from California’s Paso Robles that is sure to delight the senses. This wine is crafted using 100% Tempranillo grapes, with the occasional addition of Grenache or Syrah to enhance its flavor profile. Upon tasting, one can expect a gradual broadening of tannins, accompanied by a delightful blend of aromas and flavors that are revealed as the wine is exposed to air. Notes of dried Bing cherry, red plum, pipe tobacco, dried tea leaves, pencil lead, and a savory gaminess are all present, providing a complex and satisfying experience. The subtle addition of vanilla and toasty barrel spice adds an extra layer of depth to the palate, framing the wine and elevating its overall quality. The 2015 Epoch Tempranillo is a must-try for any wine enthusiast looking for a sophisticated and nuanced drinking experience. R23-1 -
Epoch Estate Wines 2017 Syrah Block B
$99.99Paso Robles California
Jeb Dunnuck 97 Rating
It's always a more masculine, powerful Syrah, and the 2017 is no exception. It delivers loads of black fruits, bloody meat, marine-like salinity and minerality, full-bodied richness, sweet tannins, and a blockbuster of a finish. This shows the sexy, ripe style of the vintage, and while it's a joy to drink today, it certainly has a solid decade of life ahead of it. SP15-2
