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It boasts beautiful aromas of violet, rose, cake spice and mint that carry over to the elegant palate along with succulent red cherry, crushed raspberry and star anise. Taut, refined tannins and bright acidity keep it impeccably balanced. Made from blending Nebbiolo from different vineyard sites, this is the firm’s classic Barbaresco and is one of the greatest values in Italian fine wine.  \u003cbr\u003eDrink 2027–2033. Abv: 14.5% Review Date: 09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink Date: 2026 - 2045\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine gives us our first taste of the epic 2021 vintage from a producer as prolific as Produttori del Barbaresco. Bottled in April 2024, this vintage shows the immense power and complexity that likens it to 2016, another year for collectors. The 2021 Barbaresco offers medium-rich density that is transmitted both to the wine's appearance and its mouthfeel. There is black fruit, spice and a touch of nutmeg. However, the wine maintains its youthful tension and energy throughout. The tannins are chalky, fine and void of any bitterness. This is a classical expression of Nebbiolo that gives us good reason to be excited for the upcoming 2021 Barbaresco Riservas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vibrant, well-defined red, offering rose, cherry, strawberry, white pepper and mineral flavors. Sleek and elegant, this firms up on the linear finish. Balanced and approachable now yet would benefit from a bit more time to knit together. Excellent length. 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Part of that is tradition and part is a reflection of the wines not being easy to sell. Regardless, that is a huge positive for both consumers looking for bottles with a measure of complexity and sommeliers interested in adding wines that are ready to drink to their lists. Amazingly, prices have not caught up with the quality at most of the best estates.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, March 31, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLe Piane’s Boca consists of about 85% Nebbiolo with 15% Vespolina. Vespolina produces low yields, but gives the wine a distinct aromatic signature with bright notes of spice and dried rose hip. It also adds textural volume to the wines. The Nebbiolo grape, on the other hand, is responsible for the wine’s razor-sharp focus, energy and structure. \u003cspan\u003eAt the top of their game, these wines compete with Barolo and Barbaresco in terms of elegance, territorial typicity and longevity. These are some of Piedmont’s most expressive, soulful wines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Boca appellation in the province of Novara makes wines that are 70% to 90% Nebbiolo, also known as Spanna in this part of Piedmont. Two other indigenous grapes, Vespolina and Uva Rara, can represent up to 30% of a Boca blend. The wines see 34 months of aging, 18 of which must be in oak. 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Effusive aromatics soar out of the glass, suggesting a feeling of openness that is not quite there on the palate, where the wine is decidedly austere. The 2016 is a classic Boca laced with expressive small red berry fruits, blood orange, mint and rose petal. It will be magnificent once the tannins relent a bit. Don't miss it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2010 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 pts Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLe Piane's 2010 Boca is once again striking. Translucent yet deep and wonderfully expressive the Boca shows just how expressive Nebbiolo and Vespolina can be here. Sweet red cherry, spice, tobacco and mint gradually blossom in a super-finessed yet deep wine with class and pedigree to burn. Tasted next to the 2011, the 2010 is quite a bit more reticent and in need of time in bottle. The classically austere style will hold considerable appeal to traditionalists. Over the last few months, the 2010 has developed nicely, but it still needs time. What a gorgeous wine it is. (2016 - no doubt even better now in 2022!-\u003cem\u003eTK\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 pts Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLe Piane's 2011 Boca is simply dazzling. Rich, translucent and remarkably vivid, the 2011 encapsulates all the reasons the wines from Alto Piemonte are so compelling. Sweet red cherry, rose petal, chalk, blood orange and mint are front and center, but it is the wine's superb textural polish that elevates it among some pretty lofty company among the great wines of Italy. The flavors are bold and pungent, but there is also striking depth to the fruit that ensures the savory notes aren't overpowering. This is simply a magical bottle. That's all there is to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 pts Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2012 Boca is potent, rich and deep. It is also painfully backwards. Readers will have to be patient in order to fully experience all the 2012 has to offer. Wild red cherry, sage, menthol and licorice lift from the glass with some coaxing, giving a hint of where the 2012 is headed. A few years of cellaring is advisable. There is so much to look forward to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eI have had the 2013 and the 2010 over the years and these are gorgeous, classically styled Nebbiolo that give you all the best parts of Nebbiolo that one loves about Barolo \u0026amp; Barbaresco in a truly traditional and classic expression of site and the grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe Piane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne producer looms largest and is almost exclusively responsible for the under-the-radar cult following Boca enjoys today. That producer is Le Piane, run by a Swiss-born vintner named Christoph Künzli. The estate was founded by Antonio Cerri, an old-school artisan who created the blueprint for these exciting and eccentric wines, thanks to his sheer passion and determination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe magic of Le Piane is that the singular vision of one vintner happened to perfectly align with the vintner who would follow. Both men, Antonio Cerri and Christoph Künzli, operate on a seamless continuum of style, approach and execution. To understand Boca, you must start with Le Piane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristoph Künzli and his enologist friend Alexander Trolf acquired Le Piane from the 80-year-old Cerri in 1998. The Piedmont-born Chianti Classico winemaker Paolo De Marchi of Isole e Olena introduced his friend Christoph Künzli to the Boca appellation and to Le Piane. That friendship inspired Christoph Künzli to pursue and safeguard the Boca wine identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ALTO PIEMONTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39742181671046,"sku":"BACCO-PIANE-BOCA19","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/products\/pianeboca_89a0d5fe-2b18-4d5d-9ff3-1bdcf8568bb9.jpg?v=1763975356"},{"product_id":"le-piane-mimmo-2018","title":"Le Piane Mimmo 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(195, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92pts Vinous (Galloni)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted alongside the 2019, the 2020 Mimmo is a bit more generous and easier to appreciate in its youth. Succulent dark red cherry, sage, menthol, licorice, and herbs are nicely amplified in a wine that marries fruit intensity with structure. (11\/2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess structured and riper parts of “Boca DOC” (Nebbiolo and Vespolina grapes) are blended after 2 years of aging in large barrels together with riper Croatina grapes (10%) to produce a wine which is more amenable than “Boca DOC” and \u003cstrong\u003efunctions as good door-opener to the more complex but also more demanding flagship wine “Boca DOC”.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a nice floral and fruity flavour with a soft elegance and long-lasting taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(195, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65% Nebbiolo, 30% Croatina, 5% Vespolina (approx)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2ha: 1,480-1,640 ft asl; Soil is crumbled porphyr of volcanic origin. Vineyards of Nebbiolo planted in 1998-2004, \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCroatina and Vespolina 100-year old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Nebbiolo parts come from the same sites and are treated in the same way as the Boca parts, the division between Boca DOC and Mimmo is made after two years of aging in big barrels and then by tastings. Fermentation with the skins in stainless steel tanks and in open wood casks with rimontaggio for 5-6 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e It matures for two years in tonneaux of 500l (20% new) and big barrels of Slavonian oak. Malolactic fermentation in spring naturally in wooden casks. Bottling after 2 years of refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the top of their game, these wines compete with Barolo and Barbaresco in terms of elegance, territorial typicity and longevity. These are some of Piedmont’s most expressive, soulful wines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Boca appellation in the province of Novara makes wines that are 70% to 90% Nebbiolo, also known as Spanna in this part of Piedmont. Two other indigenous grapes, Vespolina and Uva Rara, can represent up to 30% of a Boca blend. The wines see 34 months of aging, 18 of which must be in oak. A Boca Riserva must age for 46 months (with 24 months in oak).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne producer looms largest and is almost exclusively responsible for the under-the-radar cult following Boca enjoys today. That producer is Le Piane, run by a Swiss-born vintner named Christoph Künzli. The estate was founded by Antonio Cerri, an old-school artisan who created the blueprint for these exciting and eccentric wines, thanks to his sheer passion and determination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe magic of Le Piane is that the singular vision of one vintner happened to perfectly align with the vintner who would follow. Both men, Antonio Cerri and Christoph Künzli, operate on a seamless continuum of style, approach and execution. To understand Boca, you must start with Le Piane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristoph Künzli and his enologist friend Alexander Trolf acquired Le Piane from the 80-year-old Cerri in 1998. The Piedmont-born Chianti Classico winemaker Paolo De Marchi of Isole e Olena introduced his friend Christoph Künzli to the Boca appellation and to Le Piane. That friendship inspired Christoph Künzli to pursue and safeguard the Boca wine identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alto Piemonte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39742182654086,"sku":"BACCO-Piane-Mimmo20","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/products\/LePianeMimmo.png?v=1650246191"},{"product_id":"kl28203","title":"Domaine Giacometti Patrimonio 'Cru des Agriate' Rouge 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' class=\"yADgie\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(187, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$27.99 on 6+ bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an organic, terroir-driven red wine from the northern region of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' class=\"yADgie\"\u003eCorsica, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' class=\"yADgie\"\u003e. 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The palate is med to full bodied, with med\/med+ acidity and tanins.  The pronounced flavors sail into a fresh, pure finish where you feel the terraces and their minerality they transmit through this wine.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImporter (Kermit Lynch):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCastagnoli’s well-aged Terrazze reserve is a long-lasting and dense Chianti Classico made from Sangiovese grapes that grow on one of the most spectacular properties I’ve ever visited. The staked vines that dot their steep terraced hills resemble those of the northern Rhône, but with the olive trees, surrounding forest, and an abundant scent of wild sage in the air, the ambiance and landscape are distinctly Tuscan. Terrazze will have you craving something hot and meaty off the grill, so plan for a burger night in advance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture \/ Vinification\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• Fermentation with indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e• Grapes are destemmed and fermented in large wooden tanks\u003cbr\u003e• Infusion style, low-extraction maceration\u003cbr\u003e• Wine ages for 24 months in 4\/5hl neutral oak barrels and 5 months in 18hl\u003cbr\u003e• Vineyard Parcels: Leccio (2000 and 2010), Labirinto sud e ovest (2006), Vigne Orto\/Capanna (2010 and 2011), Ginestrini Alti (2010), Scuole (2011), Cannaio (1993),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kermitlynch.com\/files\/castagnoli-soil-map.pdf\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003eclick to view map\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"MuiDivider-root MuiDivider-fullWidth css-9k49o2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\" id=\"technical-information\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"css-1y036mu\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVine Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted 1993 - 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalestro, Loam, Limestone, Schist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVineyard Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.57 ha total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chianti Classico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40027033141382,"sku":"TRY-KL-Castagnoli-CCTerrazze","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/CastagnoliTerrazze.png?v=1786476373"},{"product_id":"kl20394","title":"Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Blanc 'Bel-Arme' 2024","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Baskerville;\"\u003e Blend:  65% Marsanne, 15% Clairette, 15% Ugni Blanc, 5% Bourboulenc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Baskerville;\"\u003e• Vine Age: Planted in 1962-1964\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Baskerville;\"\u003e• Vineyard: Soils of Clay, Limestone, just 1 ha vines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Baskerville;\"\u003e• Parcel is located on the terraces of the Cap Canaille\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Baskerville;\"\u003e• Grapes are de-stemmed and lightly crushed before pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Baskerville;\"\u003e• In some years, whole-cluster pressing for Marsanne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Baskerville;\"\u003e• Fermented with native yeasts in concrete eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Baskerville;\"\u003e• Undergoes partial or complete malolactic fermentation in most years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Baskerville;\"\u003e• Aged in concrete eggs on fine lees with occasional bâtonnage for 12 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Baskerville;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ancient fishing village of Cassis has seen its fair share of visitors over the millennia. Greek sailors from Phocaea established the nearby colony of Massalia (modern-day Marseille) in the sixth century BC, bringing their viticultural savvy to the region and planting what are thought to be Provence's first vineyards. The Romans later made their way here, establishing Cassis as an important fishing and commercial port while further developing the wine trade. Local wines earned an excellent reputation over the centuries, especially a sweet Muscat said to be among the Mediterranean's finest. In 1865, phylloxera struck, effectively destroying Provence's vineyards; when Cassis was replanted in the subsequent years, Muscat was left out in favor of Ugni Blanc, Clairette, and other grapes selected for production of dry whites. In 1936, Cassis gained the distinction of being named among France’s first official AOCs, in the elite company of Tavel and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCassis is not only an active port, but what Kermit calls “an earthly paradise.” The vineyards of Clos Sainte Magdeleine are particularly stunning: they jut out on a private cape to meet majestic limestone bluffs, poised spectacularly above the sparkling, azure waters. The domaine also has prized holdings on steep terraces carved into the sensational Cap Canaille, France's highest sea cliff perched 400 meters over the Mediterranean. Only a dozen \u003cspan class=\"MsoHyperlinkFollowed\"\u003evignerons\u003c\/span\u003e today are fortunate enough to produce AOC Cassis (the appellation covers just 215 hectares), and the small quantities available are largely consumed locally with fresh fish—the best way to enjoy them. The Sack-Zafiropulo family has been making wine here for four generations and continues to craft whites of grace and finesse, just as they did when founder Jules Savon won the Gold Medal for the domaine at the World’s Fair in 1900. That they share their limited quantities with us makes this long-term relationship all the more special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViticulture and vinification at Clos Sainte Magdeleine are under the direction of Jonathan Sack, who took the reins from his father, François, in 2008. The domaine bottles both whites and rosés, the latter of which are especially limited. Sack completed conversion to organic viticulture in 2012, a philosophic progression after years of sustainable farming. He has also introduced new ideas from concrete egg vinification to experimentation with Vermentino, exploring the immense potential of this striking maritime \u003cspan class=\"MsoHyperlinkFollowed\"\u003eterroir\u003c\/span\u003e with curiosity and precision. The seaside location and abundant limestone yield delicate, mineral wines perfumed of wild herbs and flowers, with a trademark saline finish. 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Greek sailors from Phocaea established the nearby colony of Massalia (modern-day Marseille) in the sixth century BC, bringing their viticultural savvy to the region and planting what are thought to be Provence's first vineyards. The Romans later made their way here, establishing Cassis as an important fishing and commercial port while further developing the wine trade. Local wines earned an excellent reputation over the centuries, especially a sweet Muscat said to be among the Mediterranean's finest. In 1865, phylloxera struck, effectively destroying Provence's vineyards; when Cassis was replanted in the subsequent years, Muscat was left out in favor of Ugni Blanc, Clairette, and other grapes selected for production of dry whites. In 1936, Cassis gained the distinction of being named among France’s first official AOCs, in the elite company of Tavel and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCassis is not only an active port, but what Kermit calls “an earthly paradise.” The vineyards of Clos Sainte Magdeleine are particularly stunning: they jut out on a private cape to meet majestic limestone bluffs, poised spectacularly above the sparkling, azure waters. The domaine also has prized holdings on steep terraces carved into the sensational Cap Canaille, France's highest sea cliff perched 400 meters over the Mediterranean. Only a dozen \u003cspan class=\"MsoHyperlinkFollowed\"\u003evignerons\u003c\/span\u003e today are fortunate enough to produce AOC Cassis (the appellation covers just 215 hectares), and the small quantities available are largely consumed locally with fresh fish—the best way to enjoy them. The Sack-Zafiropulo family has been making wine here for four generations and continues to craft whites of grace and finesse, just as they did when founder Jules Savon won the Gold Medal for the domaine at the World’s Fair in 1900. That they share their limited quantities with us makes this long-term relationship all the more special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViticulture and vinification at Clos Sainte Magdeleine are under the direction of Jonathan Sack, who took the reins from his father, François, in 2008. The domaine bottles both whites and rosés, the latter of which are especially limited. Sack completed conversion to organic viticulture in 2012, a philosophic progression after years of sustainable farming. He has also introduced new ideas from concrete egg vinification to experimentation with Vermentino, exploring the immense potential of this striking maritime \u003cspan class=\"MsoHyperlinkFollowed\"\u003eterroir\u003c\/span\u003e with curiosity and precision. 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Located at the foot of the Roche de Vergisson, on the north-facing hillside of a stunning valley, its soils of marl and clay are ideal for Chardonnay. The grapes achieve lovely ripeness despite this cooler terroir. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- winery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize: 1.5 ha (1.2 ac)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAge: Average of 35 years (as of 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerroir: At the base of the Roche de Vergisson, northern exposition, 250m altitude, cooler site, light-colored clay-limestone soil.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eViticulture: Organic (Ecocert), biodynamic (Demeter)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinification: Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation. 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This brisk, taut Carema is so classy. Dried herbs, mint, cedar and tobacco lend tons of nuance. This has real understated depth and structure, qualities that are such signatures of this tiny appellation. The long, mineral-drenched finish is sublime. There is no Riserva in 2022; all the fruit went into the straight Carema. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- By Antonio Galloni on February 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGRAPES:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are 100% Nebbiolo (Picotendro biotype) from vines which are on average 50 years old and are trained using the ancient ‘pergola caremese’ (‘topie’ in local dialect) method. The grapes for Sumié wine always come from all the vineyards suitable for the production of Carema wine spread across the different areas of the municipality. The grapes were harvested and sorted manually in the middle of October in small boxes of 20 kg. The grapes were de-stemmed and pressed as soon as they arrived in cellar, and the must went into 15 hl concrete tank for spontaneous alcoholic fermentation. The must was pushed down manual once or twice daily until the end of fermentation. The maceration on the skins lasted till the end of December 2020, when after the racking and the pouring off, the wine was put in exhausted tonneau and barrique. The wine underwent spontaneous malolactic fermentation in the spring and immediately after was racked in early summer 2021 with slight sulphiting. The wine, after the first 12 months of aging in tonneau, has continued to age in concrete tank for the last 8 months until bottling in September 2022, without filtration. No added oenological additive with the exception of sulphur dioxide in minimum quantities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very elegant and refined vintage, which gave rise to a wine in perfect \"Carema style\": a crystalline wine with notable gustatory tension due to a marked acidity and excellent savory, the fruit is very intact and crunchy, the measured and airy body leads to compulsive drinking and fulfilling. 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Bright and sculpted in the glass, the 2023 offers up vibrant red-toned fruit, orange peel and white pepper. This is a terrific showing. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- By Antonio Galloni on February 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGRAPES:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Nebbiolo and 40% other local red grapevine varieties, widespread in the Canavese and Pre-Alpine areas (Neyret, Ner d'Ala, Vernassa and others)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLasú vino rosso goes into barrel for 6-8 months. After malolactic fermentation, the wine stays in stainless steel until being bottled in September. Almost half of the Lasú is Neret, a grape with less tannin\/acid than Picotendro.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are about 60% Nebbiolo and 40% other local red grapevine varieties, widespread in the Canavese and Pre-Alpine areas (Neyret, Ner d'Ala, Vernassa and others); the vines are on everage 50 years old and are trained using the ancient ‘pergola caremese’ (‘topia’ in local dialect) method. “Lasú” is the dialectal term to indicate the third wooden beam (starting from the lowest which is the “Sumié”) of the order of beams that make up the Caremese pergola structure: the “Lasù” rests on the “Percia”, which in turn rests on the larger “Sumié”. Grapes were harvested and sorted manually in mid-October. In the evening, the grapes were de-stemmed and pressed, and the must went into stainless steel tank for spontaneous alcoholic fermentation. The must was pushed down manual once daily. Contact with the skins lasts on average a month and a half. After the racking and the pouring off, the wine was put in exhausted tonneau and barrique and some glass carboys.  In the spring the wine, after spontaneous malolactic fermentation process, was racked again in exhausted tonneaux and barrique. The wine is usually bottled in September following the harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLasú is an extremely elegant wine, ethereal, delicate, and playful, a featherweight packing flavor and juice. It gives the false impression of simplicity and is yet entirely unique, an approachable wine with an intellectual soul. High-toned with crunchy red fruits and hints of spice including white pepper. Tannins are subtle, leaving a wine that is extremely approachable and versatile. This wine can easily accompany dishes that would otherwise pair with a white or rosè. - winery \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alto Piemonte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41004527648902,"sku":"PWI-VinRossoLasu","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/Muraje_Carema_Lasu.jpg?v=1776273147"},{"product_id":"arnot-roberts-syrah-clary-ranch-sonoma-coast-2022-copy","title":"Arnot-Roberts Syrah Clary Ranch Sonoma Coast 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUSA LOW\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points Vinous Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Syrah Clary Ranch is a wine of total precision and class. In 2022, it is also especially linear, more floral and savory, with fine balance and tons of persistence. Crushed flowers, mint, kirsch and orange peel all race across the palate. I especially admire the precision here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e- By Antonio Galloni on January 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClary Ranch is a stunning hillside planting in the heart of the Petaluma Gap near Tomales Bay. Paul Clary took a big risk in 2000 when he planted Pinot Noir and Syrah in this extremely cold and windy site. The ranch is now owned and tended by Drew Beuchley and the same crew that has worked these vines since they were planted. The Coast Range Mountains in Northern California run parallel to the coastline but take a sudden dip and nearly disappear around Bodega Bay in Sonoma County. It is at this point that cool air over the Pacific Ocean is drawn inland via convective forces through the Petaluma Gap, moderating the climate in this entire section of the Sonoma Coast. Our coldest vineyard for Syrah, Clary has been harvested as late as November 18th at under 12% alcohol. The protracted growing season paired with the sedimentary clay-loam soils slow the ripening and allow us to farm without irrigation resulting in fruit that is deeply pigmented and loaded with flavor. The resulting wines we have made exhibit soaring aromatics, expressive exotic spice notes, and high natural acidity that are hallmarks of this wind scraped vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- --\u003e","brand":"Sonoma Coast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41051900543110,"sku":"KS-ARNOT-syrahCLARY","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/ArnotSyrahClary_ac03cdb3-4fa4-4a88-a24c-9ad002488e03.png?v=1786128258"},{"product_id":"soufrandiere-quarts-millerandee","title":"Bret Brothers La Soufrandiere Pouilly-Vinzelles Climat Les Quarts Cuvee Millerandee 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eWinery Notes: Our Cuvée Millerandée is a selection of our older vines in Les Quarts (70+ years old). 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As in the case of our Pouilly-Vinzelles Climat Les Quarts, we strongly advise you to try one particularly successful match with food : Poulet de Bresse à la Crème accompagné de Trompettes de la mort, a regional free-range chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with horns of plenty mushrooms...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Burgundy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41094973653126,"sku":"ADV-soufPVQUARTSMILLERANDEE","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/lasoufrandierequartsmillerandeesmall_a0edf7b0-494b-4e2a-9100-bed96df8bf30.png?v=1781011937"},{"product_id":"terenzuola-vermentino-fosso-di-corsaco-colli-di-luni-doc-2022","title":"Terenzuola Fosso di Corsano Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(39, 33, 33);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(190, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$27.99 on 12+ bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(190, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$29.99 on 6+ bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is made for seafood and sunshine. ☀️\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong the Italian Riviera, vineyards are tucked into pockets of terroir just inland from the coast, while others cling dramatically to the cliffs above the Mediterranean. Today's wine comes from just inland of the sea, yet it tastes as if it were grown on those sun-drenched cliffs, bathed in Mediterranean sea spray. We first discovered this wine a few years ago, and after revisiting it with one of our importers a couple of weeks ago, we knew we wanted to keep it in steady rotation. With the current weather we are having, this feels like the perfect bottle to share with our audience. It captures exactly what we crave in hot weather: freshness, energy, and a natural affinity for the lighter foods of summer. This is always one of the most exciting Italian white wines we taste each year, and it has us genuinely looking forward to summer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Tasting Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStraw edges and a medium lemon yellow core. Gorgeous as usual, the nose jumps from the glass with ripe mixed citrus (orange, mandarin, pamplemousse), juicy white orchard fruits (apple, pear), with fresh salinity minerality, subtle herbs, and floral blossom. Med\/med+ body and acidity, the palate is fresh, with driving, primary, and persistent flavor intensity. The fresh finish carries the fruit, saline and subtle spiciness.  Excellent, complex Vermentino at its finest!  This is one of the best examples of Vermentino that have crossed the threshold to this store!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2023 notched a GREAT score from Vinous for comparison to the 2024 we are offering (no 2024 score\/note yet):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 pts Vinous (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrinking Window 2023 - 2028\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 Fosso di Corsano (Vermentino) offers up lemon confit, graphite, sage, mint and crushed rocks. 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The concept here comes from the skin contact, which varies depending on the acidity and the ripeness; in very warm years, they avoid full skin contact because it lowers acidity. Here we're talking 12 hours at 12 degrees Celsius for 70% of the grapes, so it's not at all an \"orange\" wine. In fact, the color is as pale as the Muros Antigos. The difference here is the soils where the grapes grow—in the Quinta da Torre, the soils are alluvial (still granitic) but with a little more clay (8%) and more resistance to drought. It started quite shy, but the wine is more aromatic and floral; it has more volume and is more concentrated, because of the soils and the skin contact. It comes in at 12.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.3 and seven grams of acidity—a little of those factors is what happens with the alluvial soils, but the higher pH is because there's more potassium for the grapes and the acidity is also higher; but it's more because of the temperature, which in the Quinta da Torre, a valley, is lower at night than in the slopes from Melgaço, where the grapes from Muros Antigos come from. 360,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-goWbiv loNZbm\"\u003eI had a fantastic hour and a half with Anselmo Mendes between Porto and his Quinta da Torre in Melgaço, and I learned so much about Vinho Verde, Alvarinho and Loureiro that I couldn't believe it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2023, they harvested at the end of August, but in 2024, they started the Alvarinho 15 days later, from mid-September, which makes a big difference, a slow ripening of the grapes in 2024. The difference was the temperature difference between day and night in September, which provoked a longer cycle, which means more development of aromas and flavors in the grapes. \u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMar 27, 2025 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eReviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eerious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vinho Verde, particularly Alvarinho, is a much more complex and layered wine than what most people think of Vinho Verde. Today's wine \"Contacto\" gets it's name for the time the wine gets \"in contact\" with the grape skins. While short and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot an orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewine at all\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it adds textural and flavor dimension most Vinho Verdes all lack and puts this wine at the top of many people's choices for top white wines from Portugal. In fact, if all goes according to plan, wines from the region this wine hails from (Monção \u0026amp; Melgaço) will get their own DOC and no longer have to be associated with Vinho Verde. The quality level is so good on average from here that the lower price association of Vinho Verde is holding back the ability for wines like today's to fetch higher and more deserving prices (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyour advantage here folks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). The Bouca wines below fall into a different sub-region with different grapes, but the commitment to high quality is the same!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"One famous producer of Alvarinho Vinho Verde is Anselmo Mendes, who has been making a range of both Alvarinho and Loureiro wines since 1998, although they have only been available in the U.S. for the past several years.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Anselmo Contacto Alvarinho was in a class by itself, beautifully balanced with an impressive and persistent mineral note. Like their fruity, fun counterparts, these dry Vinho Verdes were a pleasure to drink, even more so with food, especially seafood.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Anselmo Mendes is a star of Vinho Verde for his many successful winemaking experiments. One such foray is this skin-contact Alvarinho (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ethus the name Contacto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)—fermenting wine is allowed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esome\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtact with the grape skins, lending texture and depth—a rich and well-balanced white with a powerful mineral persistence.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Lettie Teague, Wall Street Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI used to buy and drink a lot of Contacto, the original version from Anselmo Mendes years ago. 2011-2015 vintages were always around the house in the summer up until I moved to NC where the wine was no longer available. Fast forward 6 years and a new collaboration with the Symington Family has brought this new version to NC. This is a new Contacto from a single vineyard that Anselmo personally picked out that is not available anywhere except here and a few select big markets at the moment, and there it is mostly in restaurants. Fresh, piquant, with excellent energy from the fresh and mineral character of the wine, this is a no brainer for the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bt-1 py-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fw-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eMonção and Melgaço\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bt-1 py-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fw-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Alvarinho\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bt-1 py-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fw-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5 %\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bt-1 py-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bt-1 py-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fw-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation method: \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimum 3 month ageing on fine lees with regular bâtonnage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bt-1 py-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bt-1 py-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fw-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eHandpicked grapes into small boxes and carried to the winery in a short period of time. Total de-stemming with a short skin maceration. Cold clarification at 12ºC. Fermentation with controlled velocity and temperature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fw-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContacto Alvarinho is obtained from the noble Alvarinho grape variety grown exclusively in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço. The location of this sub-region provides it with a temperate climate, being surrounded by a range of mountains on the Spanish and Portuguese borders, which allow us a unique combination between precipitation, temperature and light required for the perfect maturation of the grapes. For the production of this wine, vineyards were selected near the river with granite soils of sandy loam texture. Located at low altitude, with alluvium and fluvial terraces well present, offering the wine the complexity and minerality typical of the variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- --\u003e","brand":"Vihno Verde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41116655419526,"sku":"TRY-ContactoAlv23","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/Mendes_SymingtonContactoAlvarinho.png?v=1763923520"},{"product_id":"elena-penna-laz19-vermouth-di-torino-superiore-copy","title":"Elena Vermouth BB21 Vermouth di Torino Superiore NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom The Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garnet red with an orange edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinous, elegant and refined with notes of bitter orange, gentian and nuances of vanilla. 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Tangy flor and mouthwatering salinity intertwine on the palate, unencumbered by fortification, and the wine is simultaneously rich and sprightly, with an assertive character that stops short of punchiness. 12% alcohol \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e~importer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinery:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything suggests that the origin of Andalusian biological ageing should be dated back to the second half of the eighteenth century, halfway between Sanlúcar (providing the wines) and Cádiz (providing the market and commercial channels in the form of the tabancos de montañeses where the beneficial effects of the flor were first appreciated).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything likewise indicates that in those days the practice of fortification was infrequent in the white wines destined to local consumption. 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This wine, before the generalization of the term “vino de manzanilla” (for which Cádiz was responsible), was plainly known locally as “vino blanco” (‘white wine’).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is no more and no less than that, a white wine, that we offer now as the fifth vintage of Navazos-Niepoort 2012, produced by Equipo Navazos following exactly the same rigorous quality criteria employed by the best winemakers of the Bajo Guadalquivir some 200 years ago: palomino fino musts sourced from a historic albariza vineyard, fermented in butt with indigenous yeasts that impregnate the vines and the fermentation vessels themselves, aged for eigth months under a layer of flor thanks to the action of more indigenous yeasts that take control immediately after fermentation, and of course with not a single drop of added alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Sherry District the 2012 vintage was scarce in quantity but, likely partly because of it, simply fenomenal, the truly “perfect” vintage. This fact-together with our increasing experience in the winemaking of this revolutionary, although rooted in tradition, wine-has brought about this new edition to be again a step ahead of the previous ones in terms of quality. However, in any of its five vintages up to now, this is a wine we Equipo Navazos are especially fond of, perhaps because it is more our own “creation” than some of the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best enjoyed chilled at around 9ºC, with any type of lightly cooked fish and seafood, as well as lighter rice and pasta dishes, and salads of delicate flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the chalky soils to the glass, after a period under flor. 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Loaded with dark fruit, the texture just turns the slightest bit coarse on the finish, like so many wines from the vintage. It's still excellent and a reasonable value in the context of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-frbSaM fjILMW\"\u003ePaul Hobbs's Napa lineup sources grapes from three Beckstoffer-owned vineyards—Dr. Crane, Las Piedras and To Kalon. Hobbs has worked with Beckstoffer fruit for almost 30 years. His 1997 and 1998 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons weren't labeled To Kalon, but they were sourced from Beckstoffer's portion of that hallowed vineyard. In 1999, he started vineyard-designating that wine as Beckstoffer Vineyard. Things have changed a lot since then. As we tasted the 2022s for this report, Hobbs said, \"I'm not going to tell you what I pay for the fruit, but it's more than $50,000 [per ton].\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2012, Hobbs purchased his own property in Coombsville—the Nathan Coombs Estate. That vineyard—66.8 acres that has since been largely replanted to five clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot—is the source of Hobbs's Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as single-vineyard bottlings of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. There are also two blended wines off that property, Cristina's Signature, a more \"Bordeaux-styled\" wine that's sold via La Place de Bordeaux, and Cuvée Sophia, a wine that's only sold direct to consumers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpeaking specifically about the 2022 growing season, Hobbs described it as good. \"All the Chards and Pinots were fine,\" he said. But starting over Labor Day weekend and extending through September 9, he said a heat wave took its toll. \"Temperatures peaked around 118 degrees [Farenheit].\" He said they started harvesting Cabernet one week later. \"For Cabs, where we had vineyards in cooler areas, that fruit came through fine. It's a great vintage for our Coombsville property, but it was a little stressful for the vines up in Oakville and Saint Helena.\" According to Hobbs, his yields in Coombsville were off by just 10% compared to normal, whereas up valley yields were down 30%.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's also a range of Sonoma Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs (which are reviewed by my colleague Erin Brooks), plus international ventures in Argentina, Armenia, France and Spain, and Hobbs also has a winery in New York's Finger Lakes region—Hillock \u0026amp; Hobbs. \u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeb 27, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NAPA VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41336599576710,"sku":"WB-PaulHobbsNAPAcab20","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/paulhobbsnapacabernetcoombsville.png?v=1778900199"},{"product_id":"la-ragnaie-rosso-di-montalcino-doc-2020","title":"La Ragnaie Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUST RELEASED! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 NOT YET SCORED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6+ Bottles $36.99 (code: 6saves2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e***2021***\u003c\/em\u003e 92+ points Vinous Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Rosso di Montalcino stands out amongst its peers, coming across as savory and minerally intense, with a cascade of florals up front joined by wild herbs and blackberries. 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Full-bodied and still youthfully austere - a good thing for a wine that is destined for lengthy aging – the delicious palate delivers ripe Marasca cherry, black raspberry, truffle, crushed mint and star anise before a blood orange finish. I love the combination of earthiness and elegance. It's balanced and firmly structured, with a backbone of firm, seasoned tannins and fresh acidity. (KO) Review Date: 04\/2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(178, 1, 1);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink Date: 2026 - 2045\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe organic Cavallotto 2021 Barolo Bricco Boschis shows tightness and firmness at this young age, and we can expect this pretty wine to soften and unwind slowly with bottle evolution. There are aromas of tart cherry, redcurrant, iris root and sweet spice delicately layered over a solid, medium-plus mouthfeel. However, what stands out most in the Bricco Boschis is the extreme focus and sharpness of its fruit flavors. This 7.3-hectare site has 45-year-old vines that enjoy panoramic southeast and southwest exposures at 230 to 350 meters in elevation. This wine ages in Slavonian oak casks for 36 months (both 20-hectoliter and 100-hectoliter foudre). Production is 22,000 bottles and 1,000 magnums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 3, 3);\"\u003e95pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest from 2029 through 2046\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with sweet, ripe fruit, this red features cherry, raspberry and plum flavors, plus a hint of blood orange, all shaded by earth, menthol and tar. Defined by vivid acidity, with dense, chalky tannins underneath. Long finish. All of the elements are there; this just needs time. -B.S.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParcel(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Various parcels inside Bricco Boschis, including the historic Punto Marcello and Colle Sud-Ovest plots. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(map below)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlope Direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e South, South-West, South-East, West\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Traditional fermentation with long macerations, semi-submerged cap with punch-downs and pump-overs.\u003cbr\u003e• Total maceration time: 30-35 days.\u003cbr\u003e• Controlled fermentation temperature at 29°C on indigenous yeasts.\u003cbr\u003e• Malolactic Fermentation in cement tanks during spring following the harvest.\u003cbr\u003e• Traditional aging in neutral Slavonian oak casks for 3-3.5 years with bottle aging 6-12 months before release into the market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piedmont","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41455595159686,"sku":"KS-BRICCOB21-mag","price":214.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/CavallottoBaroloBB_5f5f9389-3bee-4b77-9eb9-0c9f4bad5869.png?v=1766444122"},{"product_id":"peay-pomarium-estate-pinot-noir-2022-copy","title":"Peay Pomarium Estate Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003csection class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-112ki8i\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1o5f5b4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1821gv5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1j6tmez\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1wl5yk5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-button mui-style-14efyh2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points Vinous Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-lg mb-2 print-text\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2026\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2035\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-gray-700 text-base text-sm\"\u003eThe 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Pomarium is the most dense of the Peay Pinots. Black cherry, plum, lavender, spice, licorice and mocha add to an impression of gravitas. Broad and ample on the palate, with notable depth, the Pomarium is quite the powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Sonoma Coast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41464894685318,"sku":"KS-peayPOMMpn","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/peay-pomarium-pinot-noir-2017-508802_1024x1024_a7d32612-99e0-4d17-9904-a57cea2c4ea5.jpg?v=1763886954"},{"product_id":"domaine-marquis-dangerville-volnay-1er-cru-2022","title":"Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru 2023","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Volnay 1er Cru blends Pitures and Mitans to deliver a delicate, velvety red redolent of plums, cherries and sweet berries. Medium-bodied, suave and succulent, it will offer a broad drinking window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points Vinous Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Volnay 1er Cru, a blend of Les Pitures and Les Mitans (mostly the former as the latter is partially uprooted) has slightly lower alcohol than the Village, though it still sports quite an extrovert bouquet compared to other vintages: ripe red cherries, crushed strawberry and candied orange peel aromas. The palate is quite sweet and candied, fleshy, quite plush with touches of fig and white pepper toward the finish. Not bad, though my predilection is for the 2022 over the 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMade from two parcels in the Volnay Premier Cru appellation which total almost one hectare: Les Mitans (0.65 hectare) and Les Pitures (0.31 hectare), and depending on the vintage, sometimes young vines from Têtes de Cuvée plots such as Clos des Ducs, Champans or Taillepieds are included. Les Mitans (the plot is located in the climat previously called Ormeau), is located at the lower limit of the premier crus of Volnay, in fairly deep soil. The soil of Pitures, adjacent to Clos des Ducs, halfway up the slope, is marly limestone.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Premier Cru Red Burgundy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41482572726406,"sku":"KS-dangervill-VOLNAY1er","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/d_Angervillevolnay1er2023.png?v=1789839073"},{"product_id":"y-clerget-volnay-1er-cru-mitans-2022","title":"Domaine Yvon Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Mitans 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"w-full md:w-1\/5 md:mr-4 space-y-1 lg:space-y-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is a very fine premier cru. The Les Mitans demonstrates very well the finesse of the wines made in Volnay.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50+ year old vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay-limestone soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e280 m altitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe-stemmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged in barrel (30% new)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 barrels made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnfined and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-bold text-red text-3xl\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Domaine Yvon Clerget the grapes are hand harvested, sorted in the vineyard and then completely destemmed. The cold maceration takes place for five to seven days and the whole process lasts for 15 to 20 days in a stainless steel tank. During the maceration, pump-overs are used and the cap is pushed down once per day. The wine undergoes its malolactic fermentation in 228 litre French oak barrels and is then matured for twelve months. Before bottling, the wine matures for two months in a stainless steel tank. 25% new French oak is used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-bold text-red text-3xl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTN: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe nose is delicate with profound notes of red fruits, rose petals and black fruits. The palate is refined and delicate with some candied fruits going through to the finish with ample energy and freshness. It can be paired with charcuterie, charcoaled meat, a large array of cow’s milk cheese and roast poultry. 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Apropos the 2022s, note that Clerget was advising Rossignol-Changarnier’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de culture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon how to farm the vines before the acquisition. Hence, it isn’t a case of having zero control of viticulture before the deal went through. Clerget said he now has ten hectares, which is a sufficient size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb-about\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It was a much easier growing season,” he continues. “I just needed to do six or seven treatments in the vines with just a little\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecoulure\u003c\/em\u003e, so the bunches were not too densely clustered. We had 100mm of rain at the end of June. I started the harvest on August 25 in the Clos du Verseuil and finished on September 8. 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This is graceful and lifted in feel, with chalky mineral tones and woodland berries propelled by tantalizing acidity. A savory herbal tinge lingers through the long and tannic finish as the Colle Vota tapers off with tremendous length and a resonance of lavender pastille. 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Cloves and cinnamon sticks combine with hints of cherry sauce and blood orange. This is elegant in style, with seamlessly silken textures and depths of ripe red berry fruits that saturate the palate in primary concentration. Powerful and potent, the 2023 finishes with extreme length and a staining of liquid lavender that lingers for well over a minute. The 2023 is unlike any San Lorenzo I've yet tasted. This has unbelievable depth. \u003cem\u003e- By Eric Guido on May 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLeave it to Marco de Grazia of Tenuta delle Terre Nere to take what many consider a difficult, lower-quality vintage and turn out a lineup of wines that exceeded expectations—and left this taster in awe. Interestingly, when I asked many producers how they adapted their winemaking in a challenging year like 2023, the most common answer was: “We didn’t change anything.” That’s a disappointing reality at many estates, but not here. De Grazia described 2023 as the most difficult vintage he’s experienced on Etna. Spring rains totaling around 400 millimeters triggered a devastating outbreak of downy mildew, cutting yields by up to 70% on the northern slopes. The eastern side was largely spared, which helps explain the strength of Terre Nere’s whites. The wet spring gave way to a hot, drought-stricken summer, leading to thicker skins and uneven ripening, as many vines shut down under hydric stress. Fortunately, light rains in September and ideal conditions through October helped save the harvest. The team responded with intense selection in both vineyard and cellar, followed by shorter macerations and minimal pumpovers. The resulting 2023s in bottle are some of the most exotic, finessed and elegant wines Terre Nere has ever produced. They deliver immense pleasure, but in some cases, such as the San Lorenzo, they reach a new level of depth and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEtna Rosso San Lorenzo comes from 8 hectares of vineyards in the district of the same name in the municipality of Randazzo. In some plots the vines are more than 70 years old, the altitude is 750 meters above sea level, the soil is almost pure volcanic ash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe terroir of Contrada San Lorenzo was originated from lava flows and volcano-clastic deposits related to the effusive and explosive activity of the Elliptic volcano approximately between 60,000 and 15,000 years ago. Although very young in geological terms, the Elliptic soil is the oldest surface layer where it is possible to plant in the appellation. 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Medium body, med+ acidity, pronounced palate flavors, more savory and spicy, subtle minerality. Texturally elegant and fresh.  Med+ on the fresh finish, bone dry here too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: \u003c\/strong\u003eCertified organic \/ Biodynamic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e limestone soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes: \u003c\/strong\u003eRiesling - 55 year old vines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The harvest is 100% manual. The grapes are pressed whole for approximately 6 hours in our pneumatic presses. The settling is natural. Fermentation starts spontaneously with the yeasts from the environment in a small century-old barrel. It is followed by aging on fine lees for several months, until bottling which usually takes place during the summer. Before bottling, the wine is filtered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe emblematic name of this place called “Drachenloch” means “the Dragon’s cave” in French. It is linked to a legend from Turckheim where a dragon, after fighting the sun, found refuge in this cave. His blood would have fertilized the local soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Importer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is from a single parcel in Turckheim. The site has limestone soil, and the wine has a vibrant mineral character, and yellow apple aromas. For two decades this has been my favorite Josmeyer wine. 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In the winery, Camille and her partner Matt Chittick work with appreciable percentages of whole bunches, (mainly) basket pressing and judiciously chosen barrels for élevage, delivering wines of charm and real character. 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Only sulphite input: 50mg\/l added (\u003ci\u003eplentyz! - TK\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_quote\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_quote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_8591015997325762773m_6087109119605928474m_6044859496715758090m_6993057764302559836m_6706935797738445201Signature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Mâcon-Igé comes from the eponymous village, located in this long clay-limestone valley, starting in the south at La Roche-Vineuse, then ending in Cruzille in the north, having crossed the villages of Verzé, Igé, Azé and Bissy. -La Mâconnaise).\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e -winery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_quote\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_quote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_8591015997325762773m_6087109119605928474m_6044859496715758090m_6993057764302559836m_6706935797738445201Signature\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41671844626566,"sku":"ADV-BrettMaconVern23","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/BretBrothersMaconLesVernayes.png?v=1763937694"},{"product_id":"bret-brothers-brouilly","title":"Bret Brothers Brouilly Cuvee Zen 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% destemmed and vinified using the estate's Zen method (vinification without sulphur and a small addition of SO2 at bottling), this Brouilly from the Bret brothers is fresh and intensely fruity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the beautiful 2023 vintage, this cuvée is rich and delicious while retaining great freshness on the palate and a lovely tension on the finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very lovely, charming and delicious Brouilly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Vineyard:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the southernmost cru of Beaujolais. Since more than 50% of the clay-limestone plot of \"La Pilonière\" (Brouilly 2018) was frozen in 2019, we blended it with a second one on blue schist. This is the only red cuvée that we vinify 100% destemmed, but always in the \"Zen\" version, that is, without sulfur during vinification. Only at bottling will we add a little sulfites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 hectares at an altitude of 220 metres. Clay-limestone soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e fermented with 50% whole clusters and aged in 228-liter barrels that are at least seven years old\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beaujolais Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41675854086278,"sku":"ADV-BrettZENBrouilly23","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/BretBrothersBrouillyZEN.png?v=1766007136"},{"product_id":"le-chiuse-rosso-di-montalcino-2024","title":"Le Chiuse Rosso di Montalcino 2024","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b51a00; font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(185, 4, 4);\"\u003e$39.99 on 6+ bottles (use code: 6saves2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 Dunnuck \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eDrink 2026-2032. \u003c\/em\u003eTasted as a preview and set to be bottled very soon, the 2024 Rosso Di Montalcino pours a bright ruby hue and is fruity and primary on the nose, with fresh red berries, cherries, and lovely purity of fruit. Selected from larger clusters from the sunset side of the vines, it naturally carries a gentler tannin density, and the palate is juicy and bright, with refreshing acidity, tangerine-tinged lift, and a mouthwatering finish. It’s already highly appealing and should drink well with a short rest in bottle. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarrel Sample: 90-92\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b51a00; font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003eMy Tasting Note (Tom)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003eMed ruby red color.  The nose is pronou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003enced, fresh, red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, subtle purple florals, subtle spices, and minerality. The palate is medium bodied, med\/med+ acidity and subtle fine tannins. Persistent and fresh on the palate, with a long, fresh finish. Excellent!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Sangiovese Grosso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes come from three vineyards—of 17, 27 and 34 years old—covering a total of 7 hectares with northern exposure. The yield was 45 quintals of grapes per hectare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes are selected and harvested manually and placed in small baskets to be quickly destemmed and crushed and transferred by gravity into cement and steel fermenters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using only indigenous yeasts in a fermentation of 20 days on the skins at a maximum of 29°C. During fermentation, the wine was pumped over and the cap punched down following delestage techniques that respect the nature of each vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e After fermentation and maceration, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation before being racked into Slavonian oak barrels with an average capacity of 20 hectoliters. The wine was aged for 11 months in barrels and then 2 months in cement before being bottled in December. 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It opens with aromas of ripe plum, wild berry, forest floor, dark spice and blue flower as well as a camphor note. Vibrant, full-bodied and delicious, the palate delivers ripe Marasca cherry, crushed black raspberry, licorice and fine tobacco blend lifted by fresh acidity. Taut, well-integrated tannins provide polished support. (KO)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(180, 33, 4);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97+ pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Le Chiuse 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is a lovely wine and one of my favorites from a vintage that is not always easy to read. It delivers its message clearly with dark fruit, blue flower, grilled herb and sweet cedar, showing a sense of fullness and aromatic completeness that is not always present in this year. Soft and silky on the palate, the wine offers gentle, powdery tannins supported by good underlying structure, achieving balance without force. Sourced as a special selection from eight hectares of organically farmed vineyards with cool exposures, this bottling demonstrates how site and restraint can successfully interpret variety and vintage. Production is 19,800 bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(183, 35, 6);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 pts Vinous Media\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-lg mb-2 print-text\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2028\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2046\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried flowers mix with crushed rocks, grilled herbs and spiced orange peels as the darkly alluring 2021 Brunello di Montalcino smolders up from the glass. The wine is polished in feel, silken and serene with a harmonious mix of tantalizing acidity, minerals and ripe red and black fruits. While tannic, the tannins are round and refined, leaving a classically dry sensation as hints of licorice and cedary spice fade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 2, 2);\"\u003e96-98 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo barrel samples of the 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino were tasted – the first from more elegant sandstone soils and the second from the more robustly profiled site with clay soils. The first boasts pretty citrus notes of orange and a refined feel throughout. It's very pretty and also floral and floats on the palate. The second, from the clay soil, is deeper and has more robust tannins, with a darker feel and hints of tea on the finish. I'm looking forward to the blend when it comes together, and I think this is going to be a very good vintage for the estate. (AF)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWinery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe land that is Le Chiuse has ancient origins, going back centuries as a source of wine, wheat and olive oil. The estate came into the possession of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBiondi Santi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e family at the end of the 18th century as a dowry of Maria Tamanti when she married Clemente Santi. Their daughter Caterina married Jacopo Biondi and their son Ferruccio, the great grandfather of Simonetta Valiani, respected his mother’s wishes and added her surname Santi to the family name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFerruccio Biondi Santi, after having fought alongside Garibaldi, continued the work of his grandfather Clemente by selecting and enhancing vines until he obtained a particular clone of Sangiovese Grosso that became the source of the original Brunello di Montalcino.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFerruccio’s son Tancredi bequeathed Le Chiuse and two other properties to his daughter Fiorella, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eurging her never to sell the estate because it was there that the grapes for the famous Brunello Riserva originated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e From then on Fiorella leased the farms to her brother Franco, owner of the renowned Il Greppo estate, who \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecultivated the vineyards and vinified the grapes until 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. When Fiorella died in 1986, her daughter Simonetta Valiani, who inherited her grandfather Tancredi’s love for the land and passion for wine, began to produce her own Brunello from Le Chiuse. With great dedication, she worked with her husband Nicolò Magnelli and son Lorenzo in restoring the estate buildings and chapel, constructing an underground cellar and planting new vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe estate comprises 18 hectares of woods, vineyards and olive groves. Brunello vineyards lie on the north-northeastern slope of the Montalcino hill at about 330 meters a.s.l.; olive groves, woodland and a younger vineyard are located on the southeastern slope at about 500 meters a.s.l. There are five vineyards, all planted in Sangiovese Grosso, created by a massal selection from the estate of Il Greppo, with an average age of 15 years. The vineyards, covering a total of eight hectares, are trained mainly in spurred cordon with an average plant density of 4,500 vines per hectare. The soil is of oceanic origin, so rich in marine fossils with streaks of clay and a notable presence of marl and tufa. 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