Highly Allocated Gems

  • Opus One Overture 2022 Red Napa Valley

    Opus One Overture 2022 Red Napa Valley

    $199.99

    California
    Overture 2022 captivates you from the start. Its aromatic profile weaves a complex tapestry of bright cherry, fresh forest berries, and cut rose stems interwoven with delicate scents of violets, toasted almond, and anise. Blackberry, blueberry, and wild cherry take the lead on the palate with a lively acidity that adds a vibrant edge. The finish is long and rounded, with a touch of mocha and black tea that showcase the wine’s depth. This expression of selected parcels from the estate vineyards will age gracefully for years to come. SPBX-6

  • Ornellaia 2018 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore

    Ornellaia 2018 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore

    $229.99

    Tuscany Italy
    Wine Spectator 95 Rating
    Complex, sophisticated and harmonious, this pure red is marked by black currant, black cherry, cedar, iron and light spice flavors. Bright and focused, with refined tannins emerging on the spice-tinged finish. Discreet and stylish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2023 through 2040. SP47-2

  • Ornellaia 2021 Bolgheri Superiore

    Ornellaia 2021 Bolgheri Superiore

    $249.99

    Tuscany Italy
    Wine Spectator 98 Rating
    An intense red, defined by lively acidity and framed by dense, ripe tannins that showcase its black currant, blackberry, violet and toasty oak aromas and flavors. Iron and wild herb accents emerge as this plays out on the finish. Though expressive at this stage, this youthful version will benefit from time in bottle. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2046. SP42-3

  • Pahlmeyer 2019 Proprietary Red Wine

    Pahlmeyer 2019 Proprietary Red Wine

    $214.99

    Napa Valley
    James Suckling 98 Rating
    Blackberries, blackcurrants and hints of mint. Full-bodied with very fine, velvety tannins. Turns firm and structured with a fine chewiness and a caressing mouth-feel. Lively, too…Very attractive now, but will be better in four to five years. Try after 2026. R9-5

  • Paitin 2015 Serraboella Barbaresco

    Paitin 2015 Serraboella Barbaresco

    $44.99

    Piedmont Italy
    Wine Spectator 94 Rating
    Hay, freshly cut grass and loam aromas segue to a core of cherry that pulls this together. The sweet fruit handles the burly tannins well, ending in a cascade of eucalyptus and tobacco notes. Best from 2023 through 2043. R10-2

  • Palladino 2019 Barolo Del Comune Di Serralunga D'Alba

    Palladino 2019 Barolo Del Comune Di Serralunga D’Alba

    $44.99

    Piedmont Italy
    Wine Enthusiast 93 Rating
    This wine opens with forward aromas of black cherry, allspice, thyme and black tea. The palate sits with gravitas and purpose with dark berries at its core followed by forest floor, truffle and a chalky minerality. Drink now–2040. R18-6

  • Palmaz Vineyards 2019 Chardonnay Amalia Napa Valley

    Palmaz Vineyards 2019 Chardonnay Amalia Napa Valley

    $59.99

    California
    The 2019 vintage of Amalia Chardonnay is the epitome of summer. Hints of honeysuckle and kiwi rise from the glass as you swirl. Unlike its namesake, the Amalia Chardonnay is shy at first. But soon it becomes synonymous with the Palmaz matriarch, warm and inviting. Meyer lemon rind and hints of tropical banana balance seamlessly with a full-bodied mouthfeel and well-integrated oak. Will do lovely with age, but don’t fret if you open a bottle now, the wine would be a perfect finishing touch to any summer gathering. R13-1

  • Paolo Scavino 2016 Barolo Monvigliero

    Paolo Scavino 2016 Barolo Monvigliero

    $79.99

    Piedmont Italy
    Wine Enthusiast 97 Rating
    Iris, woodland berry, menthol and exotic spice scents shape the enticing nose. It’s firm and elegantly structured, delivering red cherry, spiced cranberry and licorice before a minty finish. Finegrained tannins and fresh acidity lend balance and support. Hold for even more complexity. Drink 2026–2036. SP46-2

  • Paolo Scavino 2016 Barolo Riserva

    Paolo Scavino 2016 Barolo Riserva

    Price range: $299.99 through $1,500.00

    Piedmont Italy
    James Suckling 100 Rating
    Wow! There’s so much going on here. The nose presents an intense mix of dried cherry and red-berry fruit and rose petals, together with mild spice, Mediterranean herbs, tobacco dried apricot and dried and fresh nuts. Much more if you dig in. Full-bodied, super-relaxed palate that is the perfect display case for all the complex fruit character. The tannins are dense but seamless, never displaying any angular edge. Super-long and super concentrated, this is hard to fault. Yet, despite all the seeming extravagance, it remains a composed red with a long life ahead of it. Drink at your leisure.
    Must be ordered.
    Valid while supplies are available
    Buy this by the 6pk for $250.00 per bottle