Only 210 cases made!!!!
2012 Valdez Family Chardonnay Sonoma Coast (750ml - Full Bottle)
$36.00
$26.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Smooth, rich and creamy, filling out the palate with a pure mix of honey-laced fig, green apple, pear, melon and jazzy oak note... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Smooth, rich and creamy, filling out the palate with a pure mix of honey-laced fig, green apple, pear, melon and jazzy oak note... Read More
2008 Lucia Vineyards & Winery Syrah Pisoni Vineyard - Susan's Hill (750ml - Full Bottle)
$65.00
$59.99
94+ Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
From the high elevation and poor soils of the Pisoni Vineyard, the 2008 Syrah Susan’s Hill was fermented with 25% stems, and ag... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
From the high elevation and poor soils of the Pisoni Vineyard, the 2008 Syrah Susan’s Hill was fermented with 25% stems, and ag... Read More
Winemaker Notes:
Susan's Hill, named for Gary's sister Susan, resides on one of the highest ridges of Pisoni Vineyards. The top of Susan's Hill ... Read More
1999 Beaucastel Chateauneuf-Du-Pape (750ml - Full Bottle)
$100.00
$74.99
91-95 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 1999 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape is a profoundly rich, concentrated, classic vin de garde. Made from 30% Grenache, 30% M... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 1999 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape is a profoundly rich, concentrated, classic vin de garde. Made from 30% Grenache, 30% M... Read More
92-94 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Neal Martin - First tasted May 2001. More open on the nose than Beaucastel 1998. Quite leathery, rustic. Smooth tanni... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Neal Martin - First tasted May 2001. More open on the nose than Beaucastel 1998. Quite leathery, rustic. Smooth tanni... Read More
92 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Robert Parker - The Hedonist's Gazette - A great performance although initially the nose is However, it was quickly ... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Robert Parker - The Hedonist's Gazette - A great performance although initially the nose is However, it was quickly ... Read More
Highest Rated Chilean Wine of 2011.
2011 Concha Y Toro Cabernet Marques de Casa Concha (750ml - Full Bottle)
$32.00
$28.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Dense, rich and full of dark fruit and spice flavors, supported by muscular tannins and acidity. The dried blackberry, black fi... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Dense, rich and full of dark fruit and spice flavors, supported by muscular tannins and acidity. The dried blackberry, black fi... Read More
2001 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (750ml - Full Bottle)
$85.00
$75.00
95 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jeb Dunnuck - Another bastillion of traditional Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieux Donjon is owned by Lucien and Marie Jose M... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jeb Dunnuck - Another bastillion of traditional Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieux Donjon is owned by Lucien and Marie Jose M... Read More
95 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jeb Dunnuck - The 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape is a beauty! Classic and textbook in style, with ample cured meats, earth,... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jeb Dunnuck - The 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape is a beauty! Classic and textbook in style, with ample cured meats, earth,... Read More
2013 Philip Togni Cabernet Tanbark Hill (750ml - Full Bottle)
$65.00
$59.98
94 Points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous:
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill Vineyard is a great example of why this vintage is so profound. Unusually dark and dee... Read More
Antonio Galloni, Vinous:
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill Vineyard is a great example of why this vintage is so profound. Unusually dark and dee... Read More
2011 M. Chapoutier Cotes Du Roussillon Villages Latour De France Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem (750ml - Full Bottle)
$30.00
$24.88
94 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, David Schildknecht - Michel Chapoutier’s Roussillon domaine – for further details on which, consult my report in issu... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, David Schildknecht - Michel Chapoutier’s Roussillon domaine – for further details on which, consult my report in issu... Read More
94 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, David Schildknecht - Imagining the sweetness and purity of diverse berry fruits found in the corresponding “L’Esquerd... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, David Schildknecht - Imagining the sweetness and purity of diverse berry fruits found in the corresponding “L’Esquerd... Read More
Only 620 cases made!!
2012 Valdez Family Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (750ml - Full Bottle)
$50.00
$30.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
A rich, broad, expressive style that captures a wide range of deep flavors, with spicy wild blackberry notes and touches of cin... Read More
Wine Spectator:
A rich, broad, expressive style that captures a wide range of deep flavors, with spicy wild blackberry notes and touches of cin... Read More
2013 Herman Story Syrah Nuts & Bolts (750ml - Full Bottle)
$55.00
$46.98
96 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jeb Dunnuck - Pulling from a number of sites spread throughout the Central Coast, Herman Story’s Russell From makes u... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jeb Dunnuck - Pulling from a number of sites spread throughout the Central Coast, Herman Story’s Russell From makes u... Read More
96 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jeb Dunnuck - A wine that stood out in my Paso Robles tasting was the 2013 Syrah Nuts and Bolts. Made from 100% Syrah... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jeb Dunnuck - A wine that stood out in my Paso Robles tasting was the 2013 Syrah Nuts and Bolts. Made from 100% Syrah... Read More
93 Points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous:
A vivid, multi-dimensional wine the 2011 Syrah Nuts & Bolts bursts from the glass with the essence of blackberry jam, melted ro... Read More
Antonio Galloni, Vinous:
A vivid, multi-dimensional wine the 2011 Syrah Nuts & Bolts bursts from the glass with the essence of blackberry jam, melted ro... Read More
2009 Pago De Los Capellanes Ribera Del Duero Crianza (750ml - Full Bottle)
$40.00
$32.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
The polished texture carries complex yet harmonious flavors of plum, toast, licorice and mineral in this elegant red. Spice and... Read More
Wine Spectator:
The polished texture carries complex yet harmonious flavors of plum, toast, licorice and mineral in this elegant red. Spice and... Read More
Winemaker Notes:
The Wine Advocate - Reviewer, Neal Martin - The 2009 Crianza has a lovely, rounded dark plum and balsamic-tinged bouquet that u... Read More
2010 Calcareous Syrah Blend Trés Violet (750ml - Full Bottle)
$45.00
$39.98
94 Points
Wine Spectator:
Offers a strikingly rich and layered mix of explosive dark berry, loamy earth, tobacco leaf and cigar box, gaining depth and di... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Offers a strikingly rich and layered mix of explosive dark berry, loamy earth, tobacco leaf and cigar box, gaining depth and di... Read More
2007 Stonestreet Cabernet Monument Ridge (750ml - Full Bottle)
$65.00
$49.95
96+ Points
Wine Enthusiast:
A dramatic wine, authoritative in tannins, bone dry and noble. Withholds its best under a cloak of astringency, but already sho... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
A dramatic wine, authoritative in tannins, bone dry and noble. Withholds its best under a cloak of astringency, but already sho... Read More
94 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
These are far and away the most impressive group of Stonestreet Alexander Mountain estate wines I have ever tasted. Kudos to pr... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
These are far and away the most impressive group of Stonestreet Alexander Mountain estate wines I have ever tasted. Kudos to pr... Read More
94 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The inky/purple-tinged 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Monument Ridge is fabulous. Composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet F... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The inky/purple-tinged 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Monument Ridge is fabulous. Composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet F... Read More
2011 Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz-Viognier Victoria (750ml - Full Bottle)
$24.00
$15.98
93 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Rated, but no tasting note given. Although these wines are normally reviewed by my colleagues David Schildknect in his Languedo... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Rated, but no tasting note given. Although these wines are normally reviewed by my colleagues David Schildknect in his Languedo... Read More
92 Points
Wine & Spirits:
When is the last time you drank a refreshing Aussie Shiraz? This one plays off the spicy black peppercorn character of the grap... Read More
Wine & Spirits:
When is the last time you drank a refreshing Aussie Shiraz? This one plays off the spicy black peppercorn character of the grap... Read More
Winemaker Notes:
A spicy Shiraz from the vineyards of Central Victoria brightens with a boost of Viognier for aroma and balance, as often practi... Read More
2012 Maggy Hawk Pinot Noir Jolie (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$64.99
98 Points
PinotFile:
Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is subdued upon opening, but blossoms over time in the glass to reveal aro... Read More
PinotFile:
Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose is subdued upon opening, but blossoms over time in the glass to reveal aro... Read More
2007 Lucia Vineyards & Winery Syrah Pisoni Vineyard - Susan's Hill (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$42.99
96 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Two prodigious Syrahs from the Pisoni family, both of these wines are made with approximately one-third whole clusters. Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Two prodigious Syrahs from the Pisoni family, both of these wines are made with approximately one-third whole clusters. Read More
96 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
A notch better, the 2007 Syrah Pisoni Vineyard boasts a dense purple hue as well as a glorious perfume of acacia flowers, fores... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
A notch better, the 2007 Syrah Pisoni Vineyard boasts a dense purple hue as well as a glorious perfume of acacia flowers, fores... Read More
Winemaker Notes:
Susan's Hill, named for Gary's sister Susan, resides on one of the highest ridges of Pisoni Vineyards. The top of Susan's Hill ... Read More
2010 Schild Estate Shiraz Ben Schild Single Vineyard Reserve (750ml - Full Bottle)
$40.00
$24.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Dark and peppery, smooth and supple, layering black cherry and licorice flavors on a plump frame, finishing with length. Has de... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Dark and peppery, smooth and supple, layering black cherry and licorice flavors on a plump frame, finishing with length. Has de... Read More
#14 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2014
2011 Fontodi Toscana Centrale Flaccianello Della Pieve (1.5 Liter - Magnum Bottle)
$340.00
$276.99
97 Points
Wine Spectator:
Beautiful deep ruby with incredible richness in aroma—blackberry, blueberry and plum—tempered by sweet spice from the oak. This... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Beautiful deep ruby with incredible richness in aroma—blackberry, blueberry and plum—tempered by sweet spice from the oak. This... Read More
95 Points
James Suckling:
The blackberry, currant, nutmeg and chocolate aromas follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and lots of savory fru... Read More
James Suckling:
The blackberry, currant, nutmeg and chocolate aromas follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and lots of savory fru... Read More
2010 San Giusto a Rentennano Toscana Percarlo (750ml - Full Bottle)
$125.00
$84.98
98 Points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous:
San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo Key Points: 1. 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s best vineyards in Gaiole. 2. A powerful, inte... Read More
Antonio Galloni - Vinous:
San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo Key Points: 1. 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s best vineyards in Gaiole. 2. A powerful, inte... Read More
98 Points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous:
This complete vertical of San Giusto a Rentennano’s flagship Sangiovese Percarlo left me speechless. Brothers Luca and Francesc... Read More
Antonio Galloni - Vinous:
This complete vertical of San Giusto a Rentennano’s flagship Sangiovese Percarlo left me speechless. Brothers Luca and Francesc... Read More
98 Points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous:
The 2010 'Percarlo' is shaping up to be one of the elite wines of this great Tuscan vintage. Even today, the 2010 is remarkably... Read More
Antonio Galloni - Vinous:
The 2010 'Percarlo' is shaping up to be one of the elite wines of this great Tuscan vintage. Even today, the 2010 is remarkably... Read More
2010 M. Chapoutier Cotes Du Roussillon Villages Latour De France Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem (750ml - Full Bottle)
$46.00
$34.49
95-97 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
They are of very high quality and deserve readers’ attention. Hopefully my prose has convinced more than a handful of readers t... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
They are of very high quality and deserve readers’ attention. Hopefully my prose has convinced more than a handful of readers t... Read More
95-97 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
These Chapoutier wines are sometimes reviewed by my colleagues David Schildknect in his Languedoc-Roussillon report and Lisa Pe... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
These Chapoutier wines are sometimes reviewed by my colleagues David Schildknect in his Languedoc-Roussillon report and Lisa Pe... Read More
#85 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2014
2010 Masciarelli Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Marina Cvetic S. Martini Rosso (750ml - Full Bottle)
$35.00
$31.99
91 Points
Wine Spectator:
A fresh, harmonious red, offering a subtle range of flavors, with rich notes of smoky mineral, crushed blackberry, olive tapena... Read More
Wine Spectator:
A fresh, harmonious red, offering a subtle range of flavors, with rich notes of smoky mineral, crushed blackberry, olive tapena... Read More
2011 Ramos Pinto Douro Duas Quintas Reserva (750ml - Full Bottle)
$45.00
$39.99
95 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
This broad, rich and elegant red is filled with powerful flavors of dark plum, dried cherry and blackberry, marked by fine bala... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
This broad, rich and elegant red is filled with powerful flavors of dark plum, dried cherry and blackberry, marked by fine bala... Read More
#1 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2001
1998 Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Ornellaia (750ml - Full Bottle)
$295.00
$225.00
96 Points
Wine Spectator:
A cool and sleek Tuscan red, with tarragon and fresh sage aromas, blackberry and cherry undertones. Full-bodied, with a wonderf... Read More
Wine Spectator:
A cool and sleek Tuscan red, with tarragon and fresh sage aromas, blackberry and cherry undertones. Full-bodied, with a wonderf... Read More
2010 Fontodi Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna Del Sorbo (750ml - Full Bottle)
$115.00
$73.95
98+ Points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous:
The 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo is fabulous, as it has always been. The most finessed, silky of tannins suppo... Read More
Antonio Galloni, Vinous:
The 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo is fabulous, as it has always been. The most finessed, silky of tannins suppo... Read More
97 Points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous:
A great wine in the making, the 2010 Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo is simply stunning. So pure, so elegant, so refined. The ... Read More
Antonio Galloni, Vinous:
A great wine in the making, the 2010 Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo is simply stunning. So pure, so elegant, so refined. The ... Read More
95 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Monica Larner - The 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo is a timeless expression that embraces all the cano... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Monica Larner - The 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo is a timeless expression that embraces all the cano... Read More
2013 Carlisle Winery Zinfandel Papera Ranch (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$64.88
96 Points
Wine Spectator:
A killer Zin that balances sheer power with a lively structure of acidity and tannins. Floral dark berry, licorice and Asian sp... Read More
Wine Spectator:
A killer Zin that balances sheer power with a lively structure of acidity and tannins. Floral dark berry, licorice and Asian sp... Read More
2012 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir Seven Springs Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills (750ml - Full Bottle)
$65.00
$52.99
96 Points
Wine Spectator:
Sleek and silky, brimming with raspberry, blackberry, pear and licorice flavors that come together seamlessly on the long, poli... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Sleek and silky, brimming with raspberry, blackberry, pear and licorice flavors that come together seamlessly on the long, poli... Read More
#50 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2014
2010 Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial Sardon De Duero (750ml - Full Bottle)
$38.00
$29.98
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
This red shows a smooth texture that masks the firm structure, with well-integrated tannins and bright acidity supporting focus... Read More
Wine Spectator:
This red shows a smooth texture that masks the firm structure, with well-integrated tannins and bright acidity supporting focus... Read More
#46 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2013
2010 Beringer Cabernet Knights Valley Reserve (750ml - Full Bottle)
$77.00
$59.95
94 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Antonio Galloni - A fabulous wine for the appellation, Beringer’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Knights Valley boas... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Antonio Galloni - A fabulous wine for the appellation, Beringer’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Knights Valley boas... Read More
94 Points
Wine Spectator:
Strikingly rich and layered, this red is beautifully balanced, elegant and graceful, with a tremendous mix of blackberry, mocha... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Strikingly rich and layered, this red is beautifully balanced, elegant and graceful, with a tremendous mix of blackberry, mocha... Read More
2007 Lucia Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$49.89
95 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The outrageously sumptuous, complex 2007 Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard is a compelling example of Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia ... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The outrageously sumptuous, complex 2007 Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard is a compelling example of Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia ... Read More
2012 Tenuta Sette Ponti Toscana Crognolo (750ml - Full Bottle)
$34.00
$26.99
95 Points
James Suckling:
Richly layered, colored, perfumed and sculpted with dazzling red fruits, a great mouthfeel, silky tannins and exceptional balan... Read More
James Suckling:
Richly layered, colored, perfumed and sculpted with dazzling red fruits, a great mouthfeel, silky tannins and exceptional balan... Read More
