Wine & Spirits

Offering up complex aromas of crisp yellow orchard fruit, confit citrus, frangipane, walnuts, dried white flowers and subtle hints of iodine, Bollinger's 2014 Brut La Grande Année is medium to full-bodied, pillowy and vinous, with an elegantly fleshy core of fruit that's underpinned by racy acids and complemented by a pretty pinpoint mousse. Concluding with a long, chalky finish, this is a charming but precise Grande Année that's more giving and demonstrative than its immediate predecessor, the 2012, but which attains a very similar level of quality in a more challenging vintage—testimony to the serious viticulture that underpins Bollinger's contemporary excellence. -- Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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Ruby purple opaque color Blackberry plum vanilla herbal oak aroma Full body Dry Mild acidic Blackberry plum vanilla herbal oak chocolate earthy forest flowers flavored Granular tannin Smooth Good aftertaste

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Winemaker Notes A vibrant, 100% organic/biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc from a mix of flint and chalk soils in the heart of Sancerre. Aromas suggest grapefruit zest and gunflint; in the mouth the wine is pure and fresh, with plenty of mineral energy and citrus flavors. Indispensable with fresh oysters or young goat cheese. The Vacheron family is one of the older and certainly most respected producers of organic wines in the Loire Valley.

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100% Merlot that was hand picked and fermented half in barrel half in tank. Then aged for over a year in 100% new oak. This is a big wine the blue and black berry spectrum. Quite rich on the palate and offering some delicate violets and chocolate underneath. It’ll look more open after 2020. I think this is a classic for boeuf bourguignon. Clos 56 is a tiny 0.56 hectare of 60 year old vines in a prime part of Pomerol. The vines are part of a bigger St-Emilion Estate that focus on small patches of quality land run as organically as possible.  

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Winemaker Notes Aromas of purple and pink wildflowers, light spice, black cherries, red plums. Juicy, refined, silky. Spicy with a long finish. Pair with grilled lamb sausages; roasted chicken with herbs; air-dried saucisson with black pepper.

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Aromas of red summer berry fruit, red currant, baking spices. Tangy, refined, with suave tannins; flavors of pomegranate jam, red cherries, spice box. The team at Remoissenet selects top Pinot Noir fruit from their many estate-owned and biodynamically cultivated vineyards from both the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits for this delicious red. Pair with grilled lamb sausages, roasted chicken with herbs, or air-dried saucisson with black pepper.

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Winemaker Notes In creating Alejandro Bulgheroni Cabernet Sauvignon, Melka and Rolland use their unsurpassed skill in understanding how different contributing wines interact to produce something exceptional from an aroma and flavor perspective. Each year, they select from the finest barrels to create a limited offering of Alejandro Bulgheroni Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Using this philosophy, the composition of each vintage will be unique and reflect the finest of the Estate.  

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Alejandro Bulgheroni Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Napa 2017 "Dark currants, chocolate, gravelly earth, and tobacco notes emerge from the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard. It's deep, full-bodied, balanced, and just a stunning wine in every sense. I suspect it will show even more complexity in 3-4 years and cruise for two decades. This cuvée is a selection (from two blocks in the To Kalon Vineyard) that spent 21 months in just under 90% new French oak. 81 cases made." - Jeb Dunnuck

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An equally fruity but leaning towards the darker end of the spectrum compared with a typical Northern Italian example of Barbera.

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Winemaker Notes This exceptional sherry brings together the finesse and delicacy of an Amontillado with the richness and body of an Oloroso. An extremely versatile wine. Aged in Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera. Light amber in color. Nutty and dry with nuances of vanilla, mocha and dark chocolate. Dry and concentrated, this wine has a long and elegant finish. Ideal with artichokes, consommés, cold and smoked meats, foie-gras. It is a perfect wine to accompany spicy Asian cuisine.

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From a warm vintage with an early harvest, this is a well balanced Rioja with considerable complexity. There's a ripe plum character to the black fruit aromas, along with warm tobacco hints and earthy, undergrowth notes. Like a perfectly stretched tapestry, this shows a taut precision to the winemaking, with admirable balance. Polished black fruit, spice and chocolate notes show good persistence. A sense of freshness and fine tannins with juicy grip on the finish; this has life ahead of it. 95 Pts Decanter

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Winemaker Notes Depth, balance and freshness: every detail is carefully considered to reveal the potential of this rare vineyard, and gracefully highlight its unique character. The first vintage of Pym-Rae stays true to the spirit of the Tesseron family, and is both the culmination of a long journey as well as the beginning of a new adventure.Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc

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