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  • Stags' Leap Winery 2019 Limited Edition Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

    Stags’ Leap Winery 2019 Limited Edition Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

    Price range: $129.99 through $720.00

    California
    James Suckling 95 Rating
    Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a showstopper. An intriguing bouquet opens with pronounced aromas of ripe blackberry and red cherry, underpinned by perfumed floral and savory herbal notes of dried rose petal, potpourri, sage, and mint. The wine is full-bodied with beautiful texture and depth on the palate, with multi-layered finesse and crowd-pleasing drinkability. On the palate, juicy cassis, blackberry, and red cherry are supported by notes of crushed red rose, tea leaf, and chocolate, giving this Cabernet a beguiling plushness and warmth. Finishing smooth and dry, with soft tannins and a lingering perfume of cassis, violet and dark chocolate. This dazzling Cabernet can easily pair alongside a variety of cuisines and culinary dishes.
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    Buy this by the 6pk for $120.00 per bottle

  • Chateau de Beaucastel 2020 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Roussanne

    Chateau de Beaucastel 2020 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Roussanne

    $189.99

    Southern Rhone Valley France
    Jeb Dunnuck 98-100 Rating
    Even better, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes comes from a single parcel of very old vines and is 100% Roussanne brought up in barrel. It too is medium to full-bodied and incredibly concentrated, with brilliant white currants, green almond, honeyed mineral, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. The balance is just about perfect, as is the purity of fruit, and this incredible white is one of the top releases in the vintage. As I’ve written in the past, it’s the Montrachet of the Southern Rhône and can evolve for decades in cold cellars. R35-1

  • Cakebread Cellars 2024 Chardonnay

    Cakebread Cellars 2024 Chardonnay

    Price range: $44.99 through $222.00

    Napa Valley California
    James Suckling 93 Rating
    Nicely balanced, with aromas of lemon confit, crushed stones, pastry, grapefruit and flint. The palate is mid-weighted with bright acidity and a zesty, vibrant finish.
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    Buy this by the 6pk for $37.00 per bottle

  • Cakebread Cellars 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cakebread Cellars 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

    Price range: $79.99 through $432.00

    Napa Valley California
    Enjoyabilityfactor 95 Rating
    Pretty aromas of ripe boysenberry, dark cherry and cassis, coupled with scents of sweet oak and herbal spice, introduce plush, deeply concentrated, black fruit flavors bolstered by bright acidity and well-structured tannins. This classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a long, lovely finish featuring savory fruit, spice and mineral tones. R26-2
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    Buy this by the 6pk for $72.00 per bottle

  • Louis Dumont Brut Rose Champagne Epernay

    Louis Dumont Brut Rose Champagne Epernay

    Price range: $39.99 through $210.00

    Champagne France
    The Champagne house of the Dumont family is situated on 23 hectares in Champignol-lez-Mondeville, in a village in the southern Champagne region of the Aube, some 90 miles southeast of Reims and Epernay. The Dumont Brut Rose is made exclusively from Pinot Noir. A selection is made in the vineyard from parcels that are particularly ripe and from bunches with deeply colored skins. Fermentation proceeds as with red wines but the wine is drawn off the skins after a day or so with the Dumont family looking carefully at the balance of extraction, color and tannin. This method, known as “saignee”, is a tricky art but one that can produce the most natural and delicately complex style of Rose champagne. Dosage ~10 grams.
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    Buy this by the 6pk for $35.00 per bottle

  • Monrosso 2020 Tuscan Red Blend

    Monrosso 2020 Tuscan Red Blend

    Price range: $15.99 through $156.00

    Tuscany Italy
    All the Monrosso grapes are carefully hand harvested and then softly crushed, making it the perfect red blend. A brilliant ruby red wine with intense fruity aromas, hints of pepper, violet and soft fruit that stand out against a background of sweet spices and balsamic notes. Its refined tannins and acidity on the palate are balanced with freshness and an intense finish. Enjoy this with pasta, pizza, cheese or simply on its own. A true Tuscan gem, this is wine is a rich blend of Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc –all of which are estate-grown.
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    Buy this one by the 12pk for $13.00 per bottle

  • K Vintners 2019 Powerline Syrah

    K Vintners 2019 Powerline Syrah

    Price range: $59.99 through $300.00

    Walla Walla Washington State
    Jeb Dunnuck 97 Rating
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    While just bottled a week before this tasting, the 2019 Syrah Powerline Vineyard certainly wasn't showing any worse for it, offering a stunning bouquet of ripe red and black fruits as well as white pepper, sandalwood, tobacco, and new leather. Pure, medium to full-bodied, and vibrant, with supple, polished tannins, this brilliant Syrah is going to keep for 10-12 years, if not longer.
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    Buy this by the 6pk for $50.00 per bottle

  • Ferrari-Carano 2022 Merlot

    Ferrari-Carano 2022 Merlot

    Price range: $21.99 through $216.00

    Sonoma County California
    James Suckling 92 Rating
    A unique merlot from northern Sonoma County vineyards that incorporates 23% syrah for a spicier, smokier aspect than usual. It’s dark and deep in flavor but still velvety smooth in texture. Light tannins wrap around ripe red cherries, black plums and black pepper on a full, rich body.
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    Buy this one by the 12pk for $18.00 per bottle

  • Ferrari-Carano 2022 Reserve Chardonnay Carneros

    Ferrari-Carano 2022 Reserve Chardonnay Carneros

    Price range: $29.99 through $288.00

    California
    The 2022 Reserve Chardonnay exemplifies the picturesque Carneros growing region. Opening with deeply complex aromas of apple crisp, caramel popcorn, golden delicious apple, quince, and créme brûlée, this wine beckons the first sip. On the palate, the creamy texture is layered with intriguing flavors – Bartlet pear, peach cobbler, graham cracker, and toffee, culminating in a long, indulgent finish.
    Must be ordered.
    Valid while supplies are available
    Buy this one by the 12pk for $24.00 per bottle