Products

190607-Age worthy Rhône varietals from California and Washington State

Champagne Selection: Stephane Coquillette Marie Aimer Brut Rosé Champagne NV $47/bottle. Taste - $7 2001 Dehlinger East Face Vineyard Syrah, Russian River Valley $75/bottle. Taste - $9 2006 Dehlinger East...

from $7.00

190608-Tasting Theme: Aged Châteauneuf-du-Pape (both white and red)

Champagne Selection: 2005 Lenoble Millesimé Brut Rosé Champagne $99/bottle. Taste - $12 2007 Château Beaucastel Vielle Vignes Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc [RP97; WS95; IWC94] $175/bottle. Taste - $22 2003 Domaine de la Janasse...

from $12.00

190614-California Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

Fri 6/14/19: California Chardonnay & Pinot Noir:Pahlmeyer Chardonnay 2003 (2; q133 call) [bottle: $145; Taste - $18]Aubert, Reuling Vineyard Chardonnay 2009 [RP94] {2} [bottle: $123; Taste - $16]Kistler Kistler Vineyard...

from $16.00

190615-California Cabernet Sauvignon

Sat 6/15/19: California Cabernet SauvignonDunn Howell Cabernet 1995 [RP96] {2} [bottle: $175; Taste - $22]Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet 2001 [RP97]{6} [bottle: $155; Taste - $20] Von Strasser Diamond Mountain Reserve...

from $14.00

2003 Barossa Old Vine Company AUSSIE Shiraz [RP93]

A limited cuvee produced from 109-, 127-, and 152-year-old vineyards, this 2003 Shiraz was aged 24 months in a combination of new French and American wood as well as a...

$59.00 1

Abreu Cappella Cabernet and Blends 2008 [RP97]

The 2008 Cappella bursts onto the palate with black cherries, smoke, menthol and licorice. This is a decidedly powerful, tannic Cappella that is going to need quite a bit of...

$298.00 3

Abreu Cappella Cabernet and Blends 2010 [RP98]

The 2010 Cappella, ( 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot and Merlot) reveals a dense purple color, and even greater aromatic and flavor dimensions than...

$384.00 5

Abreu Cappella Cabernet and Blends 2011 [RP95]

Finally in the bottle, the 2011 Proprietary Red Cappella is showing even better than it did from barrel last year (a common occurrence at Abreu). The 2011, which includes more...

$439.00 3

Abreu Howell Mountain Cabernet and Blends 2010 [RP(94-97)]

An absolute blockbuster, the 2010 Howell Mountain includes Malbec and Petit Verdot blended with the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It boasts an inky/blue/purple color as well as a sumptuous...

$388.00 2

Abreu Las Posadas Cabernet and Blends 2012 [RP99]

The 2012 Las Posadas Proprietary Red is a massive fruit bomb from that high-elevation vineyard. Forest floor, floral notes, lead pencil shavings, licorice, fruitcake, cedar wood and oodles of black...

$390.00 1

Abreu Madrona Ranch Cabernet 2010 [RP98]

The 2010 Madrona Ranch, which David Abreu told me he crop-thinned by at least 50%, is a more backward, tannic, brooding wine at present. An inky/purple color and lots of...

$398.00 3

Abreu Madrona Ranch Cabernet 2011 [RP(93-95)]

Abreu?s 2011 Proprietary Red Madrona Ranch is all about balance. Firm, focused tannins provide the backdrop for expressive floral and red-toned nuances. At times a bit delicate for an Abreu...

$436.00 3

Abreu Madrona Ranch Cabernet and Blends 2013 [WA100]

The 2013 Madrona Ranch hits the magic three-digit score. It is literally a 30- to 45-year wine in itself. It behaves like a ripe, complex first growth Pauillac, with blackberry...

$645.00 3

Abreu Thorevilos Cabernet 2005 [RP100]

Although it's not entitled to any specific AVA, the 2005 Proprietary Red Thorevilos is largely two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc with some Petit Verdot and a touch...

$549.00 3

Abreu Thorevilos Cabernet 2008 [RP98]

As outstanding as all the Abreu wines are, if I had to choose one that stands apart from the others it would be Thorevilos. The 2008 Thorevilos is the most...

$375.00 2

Abreu Thorevilos Cabernet and Blends 2010 [RP95+]

The 2010 Thorevilos seemed more tannic and backward than the 2009, which is somewhat of an anomaly in my tastings of these two vintages. Lots of espresso roast, white chocolate,...

$378.00 6

Agrapart & Fils Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Terroirs Champagne NV [WA94]

Disgorged in April 2019 with four grams per liter dosage, Agrapart's NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Terroirs is a blend of 40% 2015 and 60% 2014 and...

$62.00

Alain Chavy Puligny-Montrachet Les Champs Gains 2016 [WA91]

The 2016 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gains, matured in up to 35% new oak, was showing a touch of reduction on the nose like the En Remilly, although it...

$85.00 11

Alain Chavy Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres 2016 [WA91]

The 2016 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru les Folatieres has a more conspicuous marine bent to the aromatics compared to the other Puligny premier crus, with oyster shells and mudflat scents...

$85.00 11

Alain Voge Cornas Vieilles Fontaines Rhone Red 2005 [RP93]

A tiny cuvee of the finest wine, the Cornas Vieilles Fontaines spends more time in small casks, 15-20% of which are new. A candidate for the Cornas of the vintage,...

$265.00 1

Alain Voge Cornas Vieilles Fontaines Rhone Red 2010 [WA100]

Even better than the 2012 - and one of the greatest Cornas I've ever tasted - the 2010 Cornas Vieilles Fontaines comes from a tiny plot of old vines and...

$245.00 2

Alain Voge Cornas Vieilles Vignes Rhone Red 2010 [WA98]

The 2010 Cornas Vieilles Vignes is jaw-dropping stuff. Inky colored and incredibly concentrated, with sensational notes of bouquet garni, iron (blind I might have guess 2010 Clape), violets, crushed rock...

$175.00 2

Aleth Girardin Beaune Mouches, 1er Burgundy Red 2007 [BH89]

An elegant, pure and mildly earthy red berry fruit nose introduces energetic, precise and lightly mineral-infused medium-bodied flavors that possess a tangy and slightly dry finish that will probably round...

$35.00 1

Aleth Girardin Pommard Rugiens, 1er Burgundy Red 2007 [BH91]

An elegant nose of deeply pitched red berry, plum and floral aromas are quite earthy with notes of jerky, herbs and a sauvage hint that continues onto the delicious, powerful...

$60.00 1

Alpha Omega Cabernet and Blends 2008 [ST90+]

Medium red-ruby. Exotic aromas of dark cherry, bitter chocolate, mocha, fruitcake, graphite and licorice. Fat, creamy and sweet, with lovely breadth and sexy earth tones to the dark cherry fruit....

$65.00 1

Altamura Cabernet and Blends 1993

$75.00 1

Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Italian Reds 2014 [WA92]

This wine opens to a thin and streamlined appearance. The 2014 Brunello di Montalcino mirrors the main characteristics of the vintage with a clean mouthfeel and bright berry aromas. The...

$59.00 10

Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli Italian Reds 2014 [WA94+]

Montosoli is perhaps the most celebrated single vineyard site in Montalcino. Because it is farmed by multiple producers, we get a chance to taste many interesting and divergent expressions of...

$99.00 3

Andrew Rich Wines Volcanic Pinot Noir 2015 [WA92+]

From grapes grown on volcanic soils, the 2015 Pinot Noir Volcanic is pale to medium ruby-purple in color, opening with aromas of red cherry preserves, blackberries, warm cranberry and earthy...

$39.00 10

Angelus Bordeaux Red 2000 [WA99]

Approaching perfection, this wine is inky, bluish/purple-colored to the rim, offering up notes of incense, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, licorice, graphite and spring flowers. A touch of roasted espresso bean...

$450.00 4

Antica Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2013 [RP94]

A beautifully elegant, stylish Cabernet Sauvignon from the Antinori outpost in Napa Valley, their 2013 has a dense ruby/purple color, a beautiful, sweet kiss of pure blackcurrant fruit, licorice and...

$45.00 1

Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino Italian Reds 2013 [WS93]

This is concentrated and densely structured, offering cherry, plum, chocolate, leather, earth and tobacco flavors. Starts out fluid, turning a bit lean and chewy on the finish, yet stays long,...

$74.00 11

Antinori Pian delle Vigne Vignaferrovia Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Italian Reds 2012 [WS94]

This is round, offering cherry, plum and savory, salty mineral elements. The structure is well-meshed, lending support while remaining harmonious. Almost feels approachable now, but this will be better in...

$139.00 5

Antinori Tignanello Italian Reds 1999 1.5L [RP91]

The deep ruby/purple-colored 1999 Tignanello exhibits rare elegance married to considerable flavor intensity as well as power. Normally a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc...

$388.00 1

Araujo Estate Eisele Cabernet 2006 [RP92]

The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is a surprisingly soft, round, delicious wine that, while quite backward and tannic last year, now seems to be up-front, forward, and easy to...

$240.00 1

Artadi Vinas de Gain Spain 2004

$69.00 4

Arterberry Maresh Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 [WA95]

This wine comes from Pinot Noir vines planted in the early 1970s. Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard features warm black cherries and currants...

$59.00 9

Aubert Lauren Chardonnay 2016 [RP(98-100)]

The 2016 Chardonnay Lauren Estate delivers incredibly intense grapefruit essence, lemon peel and green apple notes with touches of nutmeg, fresh ginger, lightly browned toast, marzipan and smoky meat. The...

$169.00 4

Aubert Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2016

$104.00 1

Aubert UVSL Chardonnay 2017 [WA(97-99)]

A barrel sample aging in 80% new barrels, the 2017 Chardonnay UV-SL is a little broody right now, slowly revealing notes of warm apricots, apple pie and pear tart with...

$139.00 2

Aubert, CIX, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 1.5L 2016 [RP(98-100)]

"The 2016 Chardonnay CIX Estate is beguiling in its complexity and singularity, offering up scents of smoked nuts, waxed lemons, crushed rocks and coriander seed with hints of crusty bread,...

$410.00 1

Aubert, CIX, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2011 [RP91]

"The 2011 Chardonnay CIX Vineyard is the least expressive of these single-vineyard wines. Bright floral notes meld into various shades of citrus. There is plenty of polish, but the CIX...

$106.00 1

Aubert, CIX, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2012 [RP99]

Robert Parker Wine Advocate | 99"A wine that stood out for its complexity and intensity was the 2012 Chardonnay CIX Estate. Planted with the Reuling clone of Chardonnay, this vineyard is...

$229.00 5

Aubert, CIX, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2013 [RP97]

"The 2013 Chardonnay Cix Estate, also from a Montrachet clone planted on Goldridge soils, displays plenty of peach, apricot, caramelized apples, citrus blossom and wet stones in a full-bodied, powerful,...

$159.00 2

Aubert, CIX, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2016 [RP(98-100)]

"The 2016 Chardonnay CIX Estate is beguiling in its complexity and singularity, offering up scents of smoked nuts, waxed lemons, crushed rocks and coriander seed with hints of crusty bread,...

$189.00 3

Aubert, CIX, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2016 [RP(98-100)]

"The 2016 Chardonnay CIX Estate is beguiling in its complexity and singularity, offering up scents of smoked nuts, waxed lemons, crushed rocks and coriander seed with hints of crusty bread,...

$168.00 7

Aubert, CIX, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2017 [WA(96-99)]

CIX stands for "109" as this block, planted in 2008 to Montrachet clones, was originally called "parcel 109" when they purchased it. The 2017 Chardonnay CIX Estate has an incredibly...

$145.00 1

Aubert, CIX, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012 1.5 L [RP(89-91)]

"The 2012 Pinot Noir CIX Estate was made from suitcase clones from Vosne-Romanee. It exhibits abundant notes of forest floor, blackberries, blueberries and spicy oak along with dry tannins in the finish....

$303.00 1

Products

+Collections

Sign up for our Newsletter

Explore

More Info

Products

+Collections

Sign up for our Newsletter

Explore

More Info

Social