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  • Quinta do Noval 2000 Vintage Port

    Quinta do Noval 2000 Vintage Port

    $129.99

    Portugal
    Wine Enthusiast 95 Rating
    One of the vintage’s standouts, the 2000 Quinta do Noval is incredibly rich and intense, with a density that made me think I should reach for a spoon. Chocolate and coffee, prune and date aromas; plum cake flavors. Despite the richness, there is a superb backbone of acidity and ripe tannins that suggests peak maturity is probably two decades or more away. R32-1

  • St. Michael-Eppan Pinot Grigio Südtirol

    St. Michael-Eppan Pinot Grigio Südtirol

    Price range: $19.99 through $204.00

    Trentino-Alto Adige Italy
    St. Michael Eppan’s Alto Adige Pinot Grigio was born at 400-500 meters above sea level in the vineyards of the municipalities of Appiano and Caldaro. The wine is a pure Pinot Grigio, whose grapes are harvested at the end of September. The must is fermented in steel vats, where it also partially carries out the malolactic fermentation. In the glass it has a straw yellow color with light greenish reflections. The nose opens with hints of both white and yellow pulp fruit. On the palate it is warm and soft. Ideal as an aperitif on its own and as an accompaniment to simple cold land and sea appetizers.
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    Buy this one by the 12pk for $17.00 bottle

  • Marciano 2017 Estate M Proprietary Red

    Marciano 2017 Estate M Proprietary Red

    $139.99

    Napa Valley California
    Wine Advocate 95 Rating
    This was tasted as a barrel sample. A blend of Bordeaux varieties, the 2017 M by Marciano has a deep garnet-purple color and comes strutting out of the glass with the most gorgeous perfume of lilacs, red roses and baking spices, over a core of warm cassis, blackberry pie and preserved blueberries with wafts of pencil shavings and black loam. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is elegantly crafted with a quiet intensity and compelling tension, textured with beautifully fine-grained tannins, finishing long and fragrant. SP11-1

  • Torres 2015 Salmos

    Torres 2015 Salmos

    Price range: $39.99 through $210.00

    Priorat Spain
    Wine Advocate 91 Rating
    Along with the 2014, I also tasted the 2015 Salmos, which is from an earlier and riper year. It's a similar blend of Cariñena, Garnacha and Syrah from the same vineyards and produced in a similar way, with fermentation in stainless steel and aged in French barriques for 14 months. The wine showed more finesse and freshness than the 2014, and there is more depth and complexity here too. There are some tannins that would welcome food and/or some more time in bottle. Very tasty. R28-3
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    Buy this one by the 6pk for $35.00 per bottle

  • Lievland Old Vines Chenin Blanc

    Lievland Old Vines Chenin Blanc

    Price range: $17.99 through $180.00

    Paarl South Africa
    Made from old-vines ranging between 38 and 45 years old, the wine has a light straw color with a golden hue, showing notes of white peach, citrus and pineapple on the nose. The mouthfeel is rich and ripe and is coupled with a vibrant acidity. Tying all the elements together on the finish is a compelling minerality. This wine has the intensity and structure to develop gracefully over the next 5 -7 years.
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    Buy this one by the 12pk for $15.00 per bottle

  • Chateau Charmant 2019 Margaux

    Chateau Charmant 2019 Margaux

    Price range: $39.99 through $420.00

    Bordeaux France
    James Suckling 92 Rating
    A perfumed nose of berries, cherries, dried herbs, violets and sweet spices. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Polished and creamy with fruity character and a flavorful, polished finish.
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    Buy this one by the 12pk for $35.00 bottle

  • Chateau La Cardonne 2018 Medoc

    Chateau La Cardonne 2018 Medoc

    Price range: $23.99 through $240.00

    Bordeaux France
    Wine Enthusiast 92 Rating
    This wine offers rich tannins and dense black fruits in equal proportions. The structure, with the dry core, shows great promise and the wine is definitely worth aging.
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    Buy this one by the 12pk for $20.00 per bottle

  • Paul Hobbs 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

    Paul Hobbs 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

    $428.99

    Napa Valley California
    Wine Advocate 98 Rating
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    Deep purple-black in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard opens with seducing notes of crushed black currants, blueberry compote and dried mulberries with hints of spice cake, sandalwood, dried roses and star anise plus a touch of smoked meats. Full-bodied, rich, ripe and densely packed, the opulent fruit is superbly framed by velvety tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with lingering spice layers. 758 cases were made. R45-3

  • Hampton Water 2024 Languedoc Rose Artisanal blend

    Hampton Water 2024 Languedoc Rose Artisanal blend

    Price range: $29.99 through $312.00

    Vin de France
    Lively and crisp, with a lovely silky texture. The finish is marked by a delicate toasted vanilla flavor profile that comes from the longest French Oak aging process across Hampton Water’s portfolio.
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    Buy this one by the 12pk for $26.00 bottle