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Casano Brunello Di Montalcino 2019 DOCG (Ri...
$89.00
$116.00
NEW ARRIVAL 2BOTTLES PACK. Deep ruby red colour. Intense bouquet and persistent nose of ripe red fruit with cherry prevalence and notes of chocolate. Crisp and harmonious, with a spicy, mineral end and cherry aftertaste.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese from Cantina di Montalcino. Late (middle of October) accurate harvest of the grapes that must be healthy and ripe.
Production Area: the hilly areas of the municipality of Montalcino (Siena).
Vinification: Pressed by natural gravity, long maceration of the peels for 15-20 days, to increase the structure and the power of Sangiovese and extract tannins and colour. To be able to tame the polyphenols present a careful processing with delicate repassing. Aging in Slavonian oak barrels for 30 months (18 months in barrique and 12 months in large oak barrels) and and another 12 months(min) in bottles.
The Simple Wine
Casano Brunello Di Montalcino 2019 DOCG (Ri...
$55.00
$59.90
Deep ruby red colour. Intense bouquet and persistent nose of ripe red fruit with cherry prevalence and notes of chocolate. Crisp and harmonious, with a spicy, mineral end and cherry aftertaste.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese from Cantina di Montalcino. Late (middle of October) accurate harvest of the grapes that must be healthy and ripe.
Production Area: the hilly areas of the municipality of Montalcino (Siena).
Vinification: Pressed by natural gravity, long maceration of the peels for 15-20 days, to increase the structure and the power of Sangiovese and extract tannins and colour. To be able to tame the polyphenols present a careful processing with delicate repassing. Aging in Slavonian oak barrels for 30 months (18 months in barrique and 12 months in large oak barrels) and and another 12 months(min) in bottles.
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BIONDI SANTI 2019 SASSOALLORO ORO IGT Tosca...
$85.00
$105.00
This 100% Sangiovese is ruby red, rich and bright. Aging 16 months in barrels of 28.5hl Slavonia Oak and 225-liter barriques. The elegant sensations of cherry and violet come out decisive at the first olfactory approach and then leave room for the nuances that are coming from the wood aging. .The spicy aromas are expressed with elegance, precision and a lot of details; given by the texture of the woods in which it matures. To the taste tannins are silky, dense and fresh, never unbalanced. The unmistakable flavor of BBS11 makes it a harmonious and elegant wine.
VINEYARD NOTES
Sassoalloro Oro was born in an extraordinary land, where galestro mineral varieties contribute to an optimal development of the plant by giving its fruits unique and representative scents of the territory. We are in the “Aia di Clemente”, 6 hectares, a small garden in Montepò. The vineyard is exposed to the East, South-East (112.5° compass) and the slope is 17%. Its rows have a length of about 280 meters and the average production settles at 41 q/ha with a production per stump of 780 gr.
PRODUCTION NOTES
The grapes were desteped and crushed before fermentation in steel vats. Reassembly and delestages have been carried out until the must sugars are exhausted. The must was derailed on October 12, cleaned of lees and then carried out malolactic fermentation always in steel vats. In December, at the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine was refined in barrels of 28.5hl Slavonia oak and 225-liter barriques for 16 months. Then the final mass was assembled and bottling proceeded on May 26, 2021.
WINEMAKER NOTES
To celebrate the 30° anniversary of Sassoalloro (1991-2021), the iconic wine of the Castello di Montepò, we produced Sassoalloro Oro, fruit of the study that lasted several years between Jacopo and Tancredi Biondi Santi in collaboration with the winemaker Donato Lanati. The selected vineyard is located in a portion of Galestro with good slope and has east, south-east exposure. There is no irrigation in the vineyards precisely to favor a deep and well-resistant radical development even in the most droughty vintages.
FOOD & WINE PAIRING
Sassoalloro Oro finds its natural combination with traditional Tuscan cuisine, especially with roasted game meats and medium-aged cheeses. It is an excellent meditation wine, to be tasted alone or on special occasions. It has an estimated longevity of 30 years.
MORE INFORMATION
From Sangiovese Grosso BBS11 grapes, a clone owned by the Biondi Santi family, Sassoalloro Oro comes from vineyards with excellent exposure and from plants over 15 years old.
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2019 DONUM Carneros Estate Pinot Noir Napa ...
$129.90
The Carneros Estate Pinot Noir is Donum's flagship wine. We select only the best fruit that represents the expressive terroir of Carneros.Since Donum's inception in 2001, we have continued to craft our Carneros Estate Pinot Noir from a diverse selection of Dijon and heirloom clones across our 95-acre vineyard. The fruit is harvested and fermented separately and later transferred to French oak barrels to age for up to 16 months. In the final month, we select only the best barrels representing the terroir of our Carneros region in the finished blend.TASTING NOTES: The 2019 Carneros Pinot Noir is deep ruby in color, with aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, dried cranberry, and the signature note of Donum Vineyard, sassafras. The palate offers wild blueberry, blackberry, caramel, and a hint of sea salt. The finish is lush, with rich baking spice lingering . Variety: 54% Pommard, 33% Dijon 667, 6% Donum, 4% Mt. Eden, 2% Wadenswil 2A, 1% Martini. CASES PRODUCED : 1,184 casesAGING: 70% new French oak
2019 Carneros Estate Pinot Noir Year Of The PIG: James Suckling, 95 Points , 94 points, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, 94 Points
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2019 Beaux Freres The Upper Terrace Pinot N...
$289.90
Beaux Frères The Upper Terrace 2019 is a concentrated red wine with aromas of red and black fruit, spicy notes and smoky mineral hints. The palate is seductively sweet, expansive and delicate. A balanced wine with polished tannins and reverberating blue fruit, floral and spicy notes. The finish is wonderfully long.Red wine Aged in wood. 12 months in oak barrels. Robert Parker 97 pts.
Alcohol:13.00%
Volume: 1500 cl.
VintageDP
2003 Shea Wine Cellars Estate Pinot Noir, W...
$129.00
Willamette Valley, Oregon- Lithe, ripe and appealing for its cedar-accented blackberry and plum flavors, with a tobacco note adding interest to the firm-textured finish. Shea Wine Cellars is a producer of world-class Pinot Noir. Intense ripe fruit from start to finish. Soft tannins, moderate length.
Yves Loison
Yves Loison Cuvée Reserve CLOVIS Brut CHAMP...
$52.00
$55.00
Limited availability. Use Code TEN for 10% OFF.
FUSION DE TROIS CÉPAGES. L’ASSEMBLAGE: 1/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Pinot Meunier and 1/3 Chardonnay.55% wines of the year 2016, 45% reserve wines. Clovis champagne, with notes of rhubarb, blackcurrant bud and caramel, can be enjoyed on any occasion, and throughout a meal. Dosage: 8,7g/L.
« The balanced Champagne par excellence, each grape variety brings its character, and its right dosage sublimates the whole.» - Clovis Loison.Serve between 6 and 8°C. it will be perfect from the aperitif to the dessert.
DP Vintage
Columbia Crest 2010 H3 Les Chevaux Red (Hor...
$39.00
This is Cabernet Sauvignon ,Merlot and Syrah filling out the blend. As with many of the H3 wines, vanilla is the strongest and most noticeable flavor. The fruit is compact, and it tastes like hard cherry candy. There is plenty of power, but not much subtlety. Robert Parker.
90 points Wine Spectator: Supple and spicy, with a plush-textured, dark-hued, blackberry-rich mouthful lingering against creamy oak notes on the long and polished finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
DPV
2007 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards 'Prol...
$79.00
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards is a California winery known primarily for its high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. A Napa Valley Cab through and through, this 100% Cabernet from the impressive 2007 vintage is aged for 18 months in 60-gallon French oak barrels. The oak influence is subtle and really complements the blackberry and currant fruit. It leads with a heady nose of black tea, new leather, coffee, chocolate, purple flowers and fruit, all of which carry over to the palate, which is full and sweet but impeccably balanced..
DP Vintages
1996 Riserva Ducale Oro, Chianti Classico D...
$158.90
NEW ARRIVAL
Producer tasting notes: "COLOR: Ruby red with vague garnet highlights. AROMA: A bouquet of amaretto, ink, cherries, spice and dark chocolate in an elegant equilibrium with a final touch of leather. TASTING PROFILE: A glorious taste of Chianti Classico in a symphony of power and class, fruit and tannins, complexity and agreeableness. The lengthened finish leaves a frank impression of Sangiovese." - Ruffino
Aging 24 months in oak barrique. Pairing: prosciutto, mushroom risotto or chicken cacciatore or your favorite PIZZZA !
DP Vintages
2001 Riserva Ducale Oro, Chianti Classico D...
$105.90
Critic tasting note: " 90 per cent Sangiovese with 10 per cent of Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This has a fairly youthful garnet colour and quite a dark, earthy character on the nose with some sour cherry and plum fruit. On the palate there's a note of espresso-like darkness to this, with more of that plummy fruit, with a plum-skin bite of darkness and acidity, and polished tannins in the background. Whilst it doesn't display the lightness of touch of some, with a little more heft and depth, it is a lovely wine." - 90/100, Tom Cannavan
Aging 24 months in oak barrique. Pairing: prosciutto, mushroom risotto or chicken cacciatore or your favorite PIZZZA !
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Calera 2005 Thirtieth Anniversary Vintage ...
$59.00
Central Coast Pinot Noir. "Producing great wine is our number one priority. There was no question in founder Josh Jensen’s mind that he would plant his first grapes on limestone-rich soil more than 35 years ago. He established Calera as a true pioneer in California Pinot Noir." Tasting notes: Made from a handful of the finest vineyards on the Central Coast, this Pinot Noir displays alluring aromas of ripe black cherry, raspberry, sandalwood and orange zest. On palate the flavors turn dark and luxurious, with layers of blackberry jam and cassis gliding across supple tannins to a lingering cedar and spice finish
Aged in 100% French oak, 10% new
Alcohol %: 14.4. Wine Enthusiast 92/100
D&S
Frerejean Freres 'VV 26' GRAND CRU Blanc de...
$300.00
FREE shipping.Very lmited availability. Grand Cru Classe Champagne. Aged for eight years and sealed with a traditional agrafe, our Blanc des Blancs is creamy and mineral. We source 100% Chardonnay grapes from Cramant, Avize and Oger ,90-year-old Grand Cru vieilles vignes, including vines that dates back to 1926, then leave them in oak barrels for seven months, blending the best of 2008 and 2009 harvests from our Côte des Blancs vineyards. Tasting notes:Notes of toasted almond, vanilla custard cream and subtle spices are all enhanced by a delicate mousse. Ideal with Game meat, Mature Comté cheese.
"Bright gold. Very fine bead. Particularly arresting bready nose. The Chardonnay tension is evident only on the very end of a delicate, creamy palate. Hint of putty. Really very good indeed." 17.5/20 - Jancis Robinson
“The combination of these two great vintages gives a Champagne of extraordinary intensity and complexity, all wrapped up with a silky texture.”94/100 BORDEAUX INDEX, Fine Wine & Spirits Merchant
“This beautiful cuvee offers us a moment of greed and of a sublime intensity. It is a lovely meeting for the passionates of wines and wines of Champagne.”FABRICE SOMMIER, MOF Sommellerie (2007)
"A bright golden colour. Wonderful Champagne with reverberant character with aroma reminiscent of balmy spices, vanilla, Brioche, nuts and dried yellow stone fruits. Hints of candied lemon zest in the background. On the palate well balanced with intense flavour reminiscent of mild spices, Brioche and yellow stone fruit, hints of honey and roasted almonds in the background. Truly a Grand Cru quality with aromatic depth and length "blending" freshness and maturity."
95/100 - Markus del Monego MW
Ca' d'Or
Grand Vintage Franciacorta D.O.C.G Pas Dosé...
$99.90
Use code TEN for 10% OFF. It comes from our Grand Cru vineyards, planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. After 7 months for the first fermentation in small steel tanks, it rests for about 60 months, aging, maturing and refermenting in the bottle, in contact with selected lees, in the darkness and silence of the Cellar.
Millesimato made of 55 % Chardonnay and 45 % Pinot Noir, at the same time powerful and delicious. This wine has a robust structure and a great personality, between tasting complexity and an extraordinary pleasantness, in total absence of sugars: notes that are combined with a long aftertaste that blends harmoniously with its fresh minerality. Our Pas Dosé Riserva is the most eminent and representative product of the Ca’ d’Or sensory richness. It has an intense golden yellow color with copper hues. Made in purity, gives intense and complex fragrances on the nose, with peculiar notes of green tobacco, walnut and cassis recalls. The palate is elegant, harmonious, with a great body, structure and sapidity. Very fine bubbles and refined elegance. The finish is long, strong and perfectly balanced. Very limited stock .
Carlin de Paolo
Barolo DOCG 2017 Carlin de Paolo
$56.50
$58.50
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo, Piemonte. Average age of the vines: 30-40 years.
Color: garnet red with brick-red nuances. Aroma: intense, complex with sensations of cherry, mint, violet and jams.Taste: severe and austere, powerful, sound; tasty with harmonic tannins; warm and full-flavoured with dominate features of violet and withered rose.Alcohol: 14%. Maturing: in 30-50 hectolitre French oak barrels for at least 2 years. In bottle for 1 year.
Food-Wine Coupling: suitable for the most complex and elaborated dishes of the international cooking, this wine confers prestige to the table. Perfect also as meditation wine. Serving temperature: 18°C in stem glassed for full-body red wines. Open the bottle at least two hours before serving
Use code VINO for extra 15% discount.
B.R. Cohn
2009 B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Label
$69.00
B. R. Cohn Winery of Bruce Cohn’s 45+ years of rock-n-roll managing The Doobie Brothers, has been making small lot, vineyard designated wines since 1984. Nestled between Sonoma Mountain and the Mayacamas Mountain range, the winery offers an inviting, relaxed environment for discovering new wines. Mentored by Charlie Wagner of Caymus, Bruce began producing his own wines in 1984.Charlie Wagner then bestowed the greatest honor upon the winery, permitting the use of Caymus’ trademarked ”Special Selection” on the best lots from the estate.
Variety :88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.A6669romatics of the wine unfold with tea leaf, black fruit and leather. Spices also wrap around the nose while on the palate suggestions of currant, blackberry and rhubarb evolve, becoming a spice rack of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. A touch of vanilla mingles with more earthy notes of tobacco leaf and cigar box. As the wine opens up, the tannins - while present - integrate into the finish. Alcohol 14. 1%