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FINE WINE & PREMIUM SPIRITSMAY & JUNE 2021

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Classics CollectionThe Vintages Classics Collection puts the world’s finest wines and spirits into your cellar. From Burgundy grands crus to sky-high single-vineyard Argentine expressions and everything in between, the Classics Collection offers an exciting assortment of the best, most iconic, most collectible wines from top regions, stellar vintages, legendary producers and more. Whether you’re a neophyte or a seasoned collector, these curated selections are sure to satisfy.

May 2021

4 FRANCE 8 GERMANY9 HUNGARY9 ITALY11 PORTUGAL 11 SPAIN12 CANADA 12 AUSTRALIA 13 NEW ZEALAND13 SOUTH AFRICA 15 ARGENTINA 15 CHILE15 USA18 DESSERT WINE 18 FORTIFIED WINE

36 PRODUCT SUMMARY46 ORDERING INFORMATION

June 202120 FRANCE 26 AUSTRIA 26 ITALY 29 PORTUGAL 30 SPAIN30 CANADA 30 AUSTRALIA31 NEW ZEALAND32 SOUTH AFRICA32 ARGENTINA 32 CHILE33 USA35 FORTIFIED WINE

41 PRODUCT SUMMARY46 ORDERING INFORMATION

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Grapes grow in orderly rows. ON THE COVER: Rooftops and vineyards in Saint-Émilion.

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THE CLASSICS COLLECTION • MAY 2021

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FRANCE

Gems from the Rhône, north and south, join exciting offerings from Alsace, Languedoc, Bordeaux’s sensual 2015 vintage and Burgundy’s outstanding 2018s.

BORDEAUXRED WINE

CHÂTEAU HAUT-SEGOTTES 2015AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

TASTING NOTE: An attractive smooth and supple wine that has a wealth of sweet-smelling and spicy earth and undergrowth-like aromas. Hints of violets, too. The palate has a very succulent, fluid and rich presence with ample ripe dark-plum and blueberry flavors. Finishes fresh and long. Try from 2022. Score: 94 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 2, 2018)

19001 (XD) 750 mL $51.00

CHÂTEAU LA CABANNE 2015AC Pomerol

TASTING NOTE: A dense and rich red with ripe fruit and plenty of muscles. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Enjoy the berry, orange peel and cedar undertones in the wine. Best ever? Needs at least four or five years to come together. Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 2, 2018)

578732 (XD) 750 mL $80.00

CHÂTEAU PHÉLAN SÉGUR 2015AC Saint-Estèphe

TASTING NOTE: A beautifully perfumed young red with blackcurrants, blackberries and dark chocolate. Some sweet tobacco. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a very balanced and refined palate, showing focus and tightness. This needs time to open. Try after 2023. Score: 94 (jamessuckling.com, July 7, 2020)

18848 (XD) 750 mL $113.00

CHÂTEAU PIPEAU 2016AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

TASTING NOTE: The dark-berry and graphite aromas jump out of the glass, together with a salty undertone. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a juicy finish. Shows decadence and richness at the end. Always excellent quality for the money. Try from 2022. Score: 93 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 3, 2019)

258558 (XD) 1500 mL $132.00

CHÂTEAU PRIEURÉ-LICHINE 20104e cru, AC Margaux

TASTING NOTE: Black truffle and dark berries. Full body, round and fresh tannins and fresh acidity give this lift and intensity. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (jamessuckling.com, Jan. 7, 2019)

300103 (XD) 750 mL $154.00

CONFIDENCES DE PRIEURÉ-LICHINE 2015Second wine of Prieuré-Lichine, AC Margaux

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine is a very pretty second wine. Pliant, supple and inviting, the Confidences is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next few years. All of the signatures of the Grand Vin come through nicely, but, of course, in miniature. This is a strong showing. Drinking window: 2018-2027. Score: 91 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 2018)

20168 (XD) 750 mL $54.00

LE MARGAUX DU CHÂTEAU DE MALLERET 2015Second wine of Château de Malleret, AC Margaux

TASTING NOTE: This has impressive fleshy depth and is really plush and attractive with aromas and flavors of blueberries, cassis, dark cherries, savory and nutty elements and a smoothly rendered, fine finish. Terrific depth here. Try from 2021. Score: 94 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 2, 2018)

20165 (XD) 750 mL $69.00

LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2014Second wine of Château Latour, AC Pauillac

TASTING NOTE: The 2014 Les Forts de Latour is a blend of 71.4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28.6% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a little coaxing to reveal expanding scents of blackcurrant pastilles, baked plums and boysenberries with suggestions of wood smoke, fragrant earth, cast-iron pan and charcuterie plus a faint waft of black truffles. Medium-bodied, the earthy/savory palate has loads of lively black fruit with a refreshing line and firm, grainy tannins, finishing on a lingering ferrous note. Drink date: 2022-2044. Score: 93 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, March 5, 2020)

20389 (XD) 750 mL $435.00

WHITE WINE

LA CHAPELLE DE LAFAURIE-PEYRAGUEY 2015Second wine of Château Lafaurie- Peyraguey, AC Sauternes

TASTING NOTE: Brimming with peaches, mangoes and papaya on the nose, this is so bright and enticing. Then you take a sip and you have the classic richness and creaminess of Sauternes married to an uplifting freshness. The finish is long and elegant. Score: 93 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 5, 2018)

477588 (S) 375 mL $32.00

BURGUNDYCÔTE DE BEAUNERED WINE

DOMAINE JESSIAUME LES BROUILLARDS VOLNAY 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: Poised between ripe black-cherry flavors and a core of tannins, this young, structured wine has great potential. Plenty of acidity and juicy fruits give the wine a fresher side and the dry core will allow it to age. Drink this wine from 2022.

FRANCE


Score: 93 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 1, 2019)

18495 (XD) 750 mL $81.00

WHITE WINE

BACHELET-RAMONET CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2018AC

The Chardonnay wines produced in the Chassagne-Montrachet region are consistently among the finest and most complex dry white wines in the world. This one comes from the remarkable 2018 vintage and carries the region’s benchmark balance, elegance, minerality and toasty notes. Pair it with lobster or crab.

19705 (XD) 750 mL $88.00

DOMAINE BACHELET-MONNOT CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: A ripe if restrained nose shyly reflects notes of resin, pear, apple and an admirably discreet dollop of wood. There is fine volume and surprisingly good power to the vibrant and mouth coating medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth and persistence. This is an excellent Chassagne villages and worth considering. Drink: 2025+. Outstanding. Top value. Score: 89-92 (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 10, 2020)

435677 (XD) 750 mL $103.00

DOMAINE BERTHELEMOT ABBAYE DE MORGEOT CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2018AC

Roger Voss of Wine Enthusiast awarded the 2017 vintage of this wine a rating of 94 points on October 1, 2019, stating that it showed “... structure and a zesty, mineral texture ... as well as wonderful fruitiness ...” The 2018 version will reflect similar quality, as well as revealing the great tension and freshness that is a defining characteristic of Burgundy’s 2018 Chardonnays.

19665 (XD) 750 mL $105.00

DOMAINE GERMAIN MONTHÉLIE BLANC 2019AC

This wine is sourced from vines planted in 1990 and 2000 in clay and limestone soils. The grapes are hand-harvested and the wine is aged for up to 10 months in oak before bottling. Monthélie Chardonnay is similar in style to Meursault and offers apple, lemon and nut tones, with a zesty acidity and gorgeous texture.

18775 (XD) 750 mL $53.00

JEAN-CLAUDE BOISSET LE LIMOZIN MEURSAULT 2018AC

Le Limozin is named for a stream that once flowed past the vineyard. The site has earned a respectable reputation, which isn’t surprising, as Le Limozin is nestled between the premier-cru vineyards Les Genevrières and Les Charmes. The vines of Le Limozin are over 45 years of age, and the wines produced here reflect much of the balance, richness, depth and complexity of its famous neighbours.

77289 (XD) 750 mL $87.00

LOUIS JADOT MORGEOT CLOS DE LA CHAPELLE CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: A candidate for extended cellaring in Jadot’s range this year is the 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle (Domaine du Duc de Magenta), a beautifully incisive wine that meets the high expectations I formed when I tasted it from barrel a year ago. Opening in the glass with aromas of crisp Anjou pear, peach, fresh pastry and honeycomb, it’s medium to full-bodied, elegantly textural and youthfully tight-knit, with fabulous structural tension and a racy spine of acidity. Bottled under Diam 30, this tensile but concentrated Morgeot will really begin to sing in six or seven years. Drink date: 2025-2045. Score: 93+ (William Kelley, robertparker.com, Feb. 13, 2020)

635011 (XD) 750 mL $132.00

PATRICK JAVILLIER LES TILLETS MEURSAULT 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Meursault Les Tillets has a clean, well-defined bouquet with yellow plum, hazelnut and light waxy aromas developing in the glass. The palate is well balanced with orange rind and lemon zest on the entry. This is quite a phenolic Meursault, one that is well balanced with a complex finish befitting a vineyard like Les Tillets. Recommended. Drinking window: 2022-2030. Score: 91 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

714899 (XD) 750 mL $105.00

CHABLISWHITE WINE

ALBERT BICHOT DOMAINE LONG-DEPAQUIT LES CLOS CHABLIS GRAND CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: Beautiful subtlety on this wine’s nose recalls smoky lemon, citrus pith and molten candlewax. The palate also holds these notions, bolstering that lemony waxiness with thick, layered chalkiness and pithy, mouthwatering freshness. This is concentated and bold, offering energy and drive, with a contradictory heat emanating from a cool core. A compelling wine, it needs to calm down a little. Drink date: 2025-2040. Score: 97 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2020)

10184 (XD) 750 mL $110.00

ALBERT BICHOT DOMAINE LONG-DEPAQUIT LES VAUCOPINS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: Quite a generous style of Chablis with ripe-pear character. But, with some time and air, this also reveals some earthy depths and the long, mineral finish shows great promise for the future. Better from 2020. Score: 93 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 12, 2019)

76695 (XD) 750 mL $53.00

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WHITE WINE

ALBERT SOUNIT LES COÈRES MONTAGNY 1ER CRU 2017AC(Domaine Bernollin)

Montagny produces only Chardonnays, which are notably aromatic and offer a range of floral tones. The wines can suggest notes of mayflower, honeysuckle, acacia, bramble flowers and even bracken alongside ripe pear and peach. Some wines also reflect a hint of flinty minerality, but all Montagny’s wines are fresh, structured and refined. This one comes from a producer founded in 1850.

19704 (XD) 750 mL $49.00

MÂCONNAISWHITE WINE

DOMAINE DU ROC DES BOUTIRES EN BERTILIONNE POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé En Bertilionne mingles notes of orange oil and yellow apple with hints of beeswax and fresh pastry. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping, it’s a textural, elegantly muscular wine girdled by bright acids, concluding with a penetrating finish. Drink date: 2020-2030. Score: 92 (William Kelley, robertparker.com, April 30, 2020)

18855 (XD) 750 mL $56.00

PASCAL BOUCHARD LES VIEILLES VIGNES MONTMAINS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2015AC

TASTING NOTE: This vineyard on the left, cooler bank of the River Serein brings out great minerality in its wines even in warm vintages such as this. Full of ripe yellow fruits, textured and still young, the wine has a toasty character from wood aging. Drink this rich wine from 2021. Editors’ Choice. Score: 92 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 1, 2018)

18850 (XD) 750 mL $51.00

CÔTE CHALONNAISERED WINE

DOMAINE ADÉLIE EN PIERRE MILLEY MERCUREY 2018AC(Albert Bichot)

This is the first of Albert Bichot’s wines to be released as organic. It’s literally the fruit of 20 years of labour to convert the vineyard. The fruit from Burgundy’s 2018 was of such quality that the rich, expressive wines it has produced have garnered comparisons to the legendary 1947 vintage. Currently, 2018 is poised to be counted among the greatest vintages of all time.

18400 (XD) 750 mL $43.00

DOMAINE DE SUREMAIN EN SAZENAY MERCUREY 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: On the eastern side of Mercurey, this vineyard is one of the leading premier crus. This wine with its structure and generous fruits is densely textured and still young. Powerful black fruits are fresh, juicy and developing. Drink this wine from 2023. Cellar Selection. Score: 93 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2019)

227116 (XD) 750 mL $59.00

THIBERT PÈRE & FILS LES CRAS POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2015AC

TASTING NOTE: (a blend of three small vineyards; bottled in June): Pale yellow. Inviting, higher-pitched aromas of soft citrus fruits, crushed rock and spices. Broad and rich but vibrant too, conveying terrific energy and smoky, spicy, savory intensity to its flavors of menthol and crushed stone. Wonderfully fine-grained Pouilly-Fuissé with sneaky length – and a lemony elegance and grip that are atypical for this vintage. Time in the cellar should bring greater richness without any loss of spine. Drinking window: 2019-2025. Score: 92 (Stephen Tanzer, vinous.com, Nov. 2017)

19715 (XD) 750 mL $65.00

RHÔNENORTHERN RHÔNERED WINE

E. GUIGAL LA LANDONNE CÔTE-RÔTIE 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: Bright purple. A deeply perfumed bouquet evokes ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, incense and potpourri, while olive and exotic spice nuances build in the glass. Intense, alluringly sweet black/blue fruit, spicecake and violet pastille flavors show sharp delineation and a spine of juicy acidity. Closes extremely long and precise, displaying a smoky, intensifying mineral quality and youthfully gripping tannins that build steadily. Drinking window: 2027-2040. Score: 98 (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, April 2020)

12479 (XD) 750 mL $605.00

E. GUIGAL LA MOULINE CÔTE-RÔTIE 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: Deep, glistening violet color. Highly perfumed aromas of fresh black/blue fruits, exotic spices, peony, vanilla and incense are complemented


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J. DENUZIÈRE CORNAS 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: Lavish and full bodied, this intensely ripe but structured Syrah offers dense, concentrated flavors of plum compote and mulberry muted by complexities of earth, iron and ore. A powerful wine framed by ripe, penetrating tannins, it’s a robust accompaniment now to heartier meals but should meld and gain finesse well through 2037. Score: 94 (Anna Lee C. Iijima, Wine Enthusiast, July 1, 2020)

666834 (XD) 750 mL $59.00

YVES CUILLERON CAVANOS SAINT-JOSEPH 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: Dark magenta. Highly perfumed red and blue fruit, potpourri and incense aromas are sharpened by a peppery nuance. Sappy, sweet and lively on the palate, offering energetic, mineral-driven blackberry and black currant flavors that show impressive depth and building spiciness. Finishes smoky, sweet and very long, with lingering florality and gentle, well-judged tannins that add subtle grip. There’s a level of finesse here that reminds me more than a little of Côte-Rôtie. Drinking window: 2023-2031. Score: 93 (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, April 2020)

699397 (XD) 750 mL $52.00

SOUTHERN RHÔNERED WINE

CHÂTEAU MONT-REDON LE PLATEAU CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: Densely packed, with the ripe, vivid dark fruit that is the hallmark of the vintage, as plum, blackberry, black currant and fig notes course through, carried by a deeply embedded graphite spine. Warm ganache, singed tobacco, Turkish coffee and roasted alder

by a smoky mineral nuance. Juicy and expansive in the mouth, displaying alluringly sweet, mineral-tinged blueberry, cherry preserve and floral pastille flavors along with hints of licorice and cola. The floral and spice notes repeat emphati- cally on an extremely long, penetrating finish that features mounting tannins and a resonating mineral flourish. Drinking window: 2026-2038. Score: 98 (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, April 2020)

12477 (XD) 750 mL $605.00

E. GUIGAL LA TURQUE CÔTE-RÔTIE 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: Inky magenta. Candied cherry, blackcurrant, exotic spices, violet oil and a hint of olive on the powerfully scented nose. Velvety, seamless and alluringly sweet, offering palate-staining, mineral-laced black/blue fruit preserve, floral pastille, smoky bacon and spicecake flavors that open up steadily on the back half. Displays sharp delineation and a resonating floral note on a strikingly long finish that’s framed by plush, rounded tannins. Drinking window: 2026-2039. Score: 97 (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, April 2020)

12478 (XD) 750 mL $605.00

GUY FARGE PASSION DE TERRASSES SAINT-JOSEPH 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: Out of new barrels, the 2018 Saint Joseph Passion de Terrasses shows plenty of mocha aromatics but also plenty of richness, ripe tannins and plenty of length. From a 2016 barrel, it’s lovely stuff, with ample nuance to its notes of violets and spice, plus layers of black olives and black cherries. It’s full-bodied, supple and long on the finish. Drink date: 2020-2030. Score: 93-95 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Jan. 31, 2020)

19685 (XD) 750 mL $60.00

elements hang in the background. Offers a long, rich finish. Really well-built. Best from 2022 through 2040. Score: 95 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Feb. 29, 2020)

18992 (XD) 750 mL $187.00

DOMAINE RAYMOND USSEGLIO LA PART DES ANGES CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: In contrast to the tank-aged, Grenache-based Cuvée Imperiale, Usseglio’s 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape la Part des Anges is 70% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, all aged in oak. Dark and potent, it marries deep, dark fruit aromas with scents of vanilla and cedar on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is seamlessly smooth and focused, coming to a lingering, precise finish. Given the varietal makeup and elevage, I’d expect this wine to evolve positively for up to two decades. Drink date: 2021-2040. Score: 96 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Sept. 24, 2020)

18990 (XD) 750 mL $106.00

FAMILLE PERRIN LES HAUTS DE JULIEN VIEILLES VIGNES VINSOBRES 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: Like the les Cornuds bottling, the 2017 Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien is a 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah. It’s co-fermented, then divided into foudre and barrels for aging (half in each). With its toasted coconut and cocoa aromas, it comes across as a bit exotic, but it adds plenty of mixed berry fruit and hints of dried spices. There are only 5,000 bottles of this full-bodied, richly textured wine for the world, so fans will have to move fast to secure some once it’s released. Drink date: 2020-2030. Score: 94-96 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

673418 (XD) 750 mL $46.00


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WHITE WINE

CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE BLANC 2019AC

TASTING NOTE: While the old-vine Roussanne cuvée from this estate gets all the attention from collectors, don’t make the mistake of discounting their classic Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc. The 2019 reveals a lighter gold hue as well as a beautiful and classic bouquet of honeyed citrus, quince, white flowers, bee’s wax, and a touch of flinty minerality. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it has flawless balance, nicely integrated acidity, and a great, minerally finish. You can enjoy bottles today with a decant or cellar for two to three decades, if you’re so inclined. Maturity: 2020-2027. Score: 95 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Oct. 6, 2020)

932590 (XD) 750 mL $94.00

ALSACEWHITE WINE

CAVE DE TURCKHEIM BRAND RIESLING 2017AC Alsace Grand Cru

TASTING NOTE: Earth and dried lime-peel notes cling to lemon aromas on the nose of this wine. The palate adds stony depth and hints of passion fruit to the concentrated, vivid body. It finishes dry and long, with bright citrus, ripe pineapple and stony depth. Score: 94 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 1, 2019)

21303 (D) 750 mL $41.00

CHAMPAGNE

DEUTZ CLASSIC BRUT CHAMPAGNEAC

TASTING NOTE: A creamy and fresh NV with lightly cooked apple, some brioche, lemon rind and a fresh finish. Drink now [to 2030]. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 2, 2019)

167486 (XD) 750 mL $65.00

J.L. VERGNON MSNL CHETILLONS ET MUSSETTE EXTRA BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS GRAND CRU CHAMPAGNE 2010AC

TASTING NOTE: A super fine and elegant blanc de blancs with such subtle richness and smooth, creamy, flowing fruit presence. The aromas are all chalk and fresh-baked bread and the palate has a smooth, elegant and long, super fine finish. Stunning. Drink now [to 2030+].Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 2, 2019)

11135 (XD) 750 mL $145.00

LAURENT-PERRIER BRUT MILLÉSIMÉ CHAMPAGNE 2008AC

TASTING NOTE: While still young, this Champagne has all the makings of greatness. Produced from grand cru vineyards, it already balances ripe white fruits with a firm structure that will age well. It’s relatively dry and has plenty of acidity, which will also aid in the longevity. Drink from 2022. Ranked #33 in the 2019 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Cellar Selections. Score: 96 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2019)

983874 (XD) 750 mL $95.00

LANGUEDOCRED WINE

GÉRARD BERTRAND L’HOSPITALITAS LA CLAPE 2018AP

TASTING NOTE: From a three-hectare parcel of Bertrand’s La Clape estate, the 2018 La Clape L’Hospitalitas is a blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre, aged a year in new French oak. Basically, it ratchets up the intensity from the Château l’Hospitalet bottling while playing on the pitch: garrigue, blackberries, black olives and salted licorice on the nose, a full-bodied palate supported by ripe tannins and plenty of length and intensity on the finish. It’s a big, beautiful beast capable of drinking well for a decade or more. Drink date: 2020-2030. Score: 95 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, June 30, 2020)

683532 (XD) 750 mL $75.00

GERMANY From two of Germany’s finest regions come bold, balanced expressions of Riesling that will cellar into the early ’30s.

MOSELWHITE WINE

DR. H. THANISCH GRAACHER HIMMELREICH GG RIESLING 2018Qualitätswein

TASTING NOTE: Perfumed with hints of grapefruit pith, smoky flint, peach and apricot, while the palate is graced with spice, saffron and a lifted, fine acidity. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2020)

18227 (M) 750 mL $45.00


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RHEINGAUWHITE WINE

LEITZ RÜDESHEIMER DRACHENSTEIN ERSTE LAGE RIESLING TROCKEN 2018Prädikatswein

TASTING NOTE: This Erste-Lage (‘premier cru’) site on loess clay containing sandstone and quartzite is located at the top of the Rüdesheim, adjacent to a forest which encourages large diurnal temperature swings. Consequently, even during a long, hot summer such as 2018, this wine retains a glacial freshness and amazing balance. It has a lovely texture and good depth of flavour, with notes of apple, lime and even some apple skin. Creamy, woody hints fill out the wine on the mid-palate. This should be even more delicious in a few years. Tank sample. Drinking window: 2020-2033. Score: 93 (James Button, decanter.com, May 6, 2019)

18232 (D) 750 mL $50.00

HUNGARYHoneyed fruit, freshness and balance define this exquisite 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú.

WHITE WINE

ROYAL TOKAJI 5 PUTTONYOS TOKAJI ASZÚ 2013Hungary

TASTING NOTE: Straw colored with gold reflections, this delightful sweet wine has aromas of dried pear, fresh apricot and yellow peach. Flavors of fresh Bartlett pear, acacia honey and tinned apricots unfold on the palate. The finish is sweet, with just the right amount of acidity. Editors’ Choice. Score: 96 (Jeff Jenssen, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2017)

972836 (S) 250 mL $28.95

ITALYA meaty selection from Tuscany is joined by high-scoring, cellarable wines from the length and breadth of Italy.

BASILICATARED WINE

ELENA FUCCI TITOLO AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE 2017DOC

TASTING NOTE: Good dark red. Perfumed aromas of red berry liqueur and ripe red cherry are lifted by pungent medicinal herbs and complemented by sexy vanilla and spice tones. Full-bodied yet delicate, with a fine-grained personality and compelling sweetness on the suave finish. This is aged 12 months in 50% new and 50% used French oak barriques. Drinking window: 2022-2028. Score: 93 (Ian D’Agata, vinous.com, Feb. 2020)

314971 (XD) 750 mL $63.00

CAMPANIAWHITE WINE

DI MEO F FIANO DI AVELLINO 2019DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Acacia flower, yellow peach, pear and citrus aromas mingle together. Tangy and linear, the palate offers apricot, honey, hazelnut and a lemon drop candy note alongside fresh acidity. Score: 91 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 1, 2020)

19011 (XD) 750 mL $29.00

FATTORIA LA RIVOLTA GRECO TABURNO SANNIO 2019DOP

TASTING NOTE: Made with organically grown grapes, this has a deep golden hue and enticing aromas of exotic fruit, spring blossom and wild herb. On the delicious palate, crisp acidity accompanies ripe apricot, yellow apple and peach alongside vibrant acidity. Score: 93 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 1, 2020)

19023 (XD) 750 mL $31.00

FRIULIWHITE WINE

COLLAVINI TURIAN RIBOLLA GIALLA 2017Single vineyard, DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli

TASTING NOTE: A full and rich wine with lots of dense, dried fruit and spice. Love the intense flavors. Score: 93 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 25, 2018)

632398 (D) 750 mL $31.00

PIEDMONTRED WINE

GIOVANNI MANZONE CASTELLETTO BAROLO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Manzone’s 2015 Barolo Castelletto is truly impressive. Bold, rich and pulsing with energy, the 2015 captures all the vibrancy that makes Barolos from Castelletto so distinctive, with an extra touch of mid-palate sweetness. If that sounds appealing, well, it is. Rose petal, bright red berry fruit, mint, chalk and wild flowers all run through this wonderfully nuanced, translucent Barolo. There is so much to like here. What a pretty wine this is. Drinking window: 2022-2035. Score: 95 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Nov. 2019)

539239 (XD) 750 mL $79.00


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imagine anyone who loves Le Pergole Torte not wanting a good supply of the 2017 in the cellar. The 2017 has come together beautifully over the last year. Drinking window: 2025-2047. Score: 98 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Sept. 2020)

316604 (XD) 750 mL $230.00

MONTEVERTINE PIAN DEL CIAMPOLO 2018IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Pian del Ciampolo is a glorious wine. The purest essence of Radda emerges in a wine with striking translucence and captivating balance. The 2018 offers notable depth with less opulence and more freshness than the 2017. Crushed flowers, sweet red berries, mint and spice are all finely knit in a wine of extraordinary beauty. Readers who may be new to Montevertine and want to explore the wines should start here. Pian del Ciampolo is a real gem in 2018. It will drink well to age twenty, maybe beyond. Drinking window: 2020-2033. Score: 92 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Sept. 2020)

17786 (XD) 750 mL $50.00

PALAZZO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino from Palazzo opens up with a bouquet that is firmly rooted in the earth, showing hints of animal musk, dark soil and hints of sage, giving way to smoky minerals, cedar and notes of black cherry. On the palate, soft, enveloping textures, are contrasted by a sweet and sour expression of red fruits with a spiced-citrus twang, as zesty acids make the mouth water, while a mix of minerals and grippy tannin slowly mount. The finish is long, with a tannic tug offset by citrus-kissed acidity, along with lingering red berry fruit and spice. It’s hard not to like this vintage of Palazzo, with its near-term appeal, tactile tannic heft, and edge of rusticity, which blends the best of both vivid fruit and earth. It should excel in the cellar over the coming decade, as a bottle left open over the course of two

SICILYRED WINE

PLANETA ERUZIONE 1614 NERELLO MASCALESE 2017DOC Sicilia

TASTING NOTE: A pure and very focused Etna red with aromas of cherries, strawberries, ash, rose petals and rose stems, following through to a full body with firm, chewy tannins and a bright, tightened finish. Shows class and persistence. Drink or hold. Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 21, 2020)

17628 (XD) 750 mL $45.00

TUSCANYRED WINE

IL PALAZZONE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Enticing combination of reserved freshness and bewitching ripeness here. Dried rose petals, stems, black tea, orange peel, steak tartare and tobacco simmer at the surface. The full-bodied palate has a complete but never overbearing feel, in that the tannins are fine-grained and precise, tracing an elegant positioning of subtle berries and cherries. Suave and polished. Drink now [to 2030+]. Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 20, 2020)

21105 (XD) 750 mL $95.00

LOACKER CORTE PAVONE FIORE DEL VENTO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The Loacker Schwarhof 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Corte Pavone Fiore del Vento shows an inky dark appearance with dense fruit aromas that are lavished thickly over the bouquet. Straight from the bottle, this wine is very open and accessible. Those fruit elements are generous and immediate, implying that the wine has

been amply fleshed out with oxygen and barrel aging. Blackberry and dark cherry aromas rush forth with a blast of intensity. This wine is not shy in the mouth either. It is well structured and firm, with pretty detailing of freshness and acidity at the back. The palate suggests that this wine can age longer, however the bouquet is ready now. Drink date: 2021-2035. Score: 94 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Jan. 31, 2020)

17627 (XD) 750 mL $97.00

MONTEVERTINE 2017IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Montevertine is rich, creamy and beautifully resonant on the palate. Over the last year it seems to have gained an extra bit of freshness, which is of course such a plus in this very hot, dry vintage. Montevertine is often austere, but the 2017 is unusually open today, not to mention incredibly delicious. There is plenty of tannin beneath all of that vintage 2017 fruit. Even so, opening a bottle young is not a crime by any stretch of the imagination. Black cherry, leather, sweet pipe tobacco, licorice and earthy notes develop with aeration, showing just a glimpse of what is in store for those who can wait. The 2017 is a striking wine in every sense. Floral notes reappear on the finish, adding further dimensions that will continue to unfold over the coming years. Drinking window: 2022-2042. Score: 96 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Sept. 2020)

167742 (XD) 750 mL $105.00

MONTEVERTINE LE PERGOLE TORTE 2017IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Le Pergole Torte is a wine of pure and total sensuality. I imagine the 2017 is one of those wines that will always offer tremendous pleasure. Pliant and inviting, with soft, voluptuous curves, the 2017 is off the charts gorgeous. Layers of deep Sangiovese fruit gradually reveal themselves with air. The flavors are so intense but also so primary. I wouldn’t touch a bottle before age ten. Readers lucky enough to find the 2017 should not hesitate, as it is magnificent. I can’t


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days seemed to only get better and better. Drinking window: 2020-2030. Score: 94 (Eric Guido, vinous.com, April 2020)

660746 (XD) 750 mL $75.00

SAN FELICE POGGIO ROSSO GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2016DOCG

TASTING NOTE: A beautiful, soft-textured Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, showing currant, berry and black-cherry aromas with some floral and lavender undertones. It’s full-bodied, yet balanced and refined. Super quality. Drink or hold [to 2040+]. Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, July 1, 2020)

902809 (XD) 750 mL $69.00

TOLAINI MONTEBELLO GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: This is tightly wound, fresh and austere now, its cherry, almond, mineral and tobacco flavors compressed. Hard to see where this is going, yet no one element sticks out, so the potential is fine. Best from 2023 through 2040. Score: 94 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2019)

466607 (XD) 750 mL $54.00

VENETORED WINE

CAVE DI PRUN RISERVA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2008DOC(Tenute SalvaTerra)

TASTING NOTE: Aromas of pipe tobacco, ripe dark-skinned fruit, nutmeg and vanilla lead the way. The concentrated, polished palate offers prune, fig, mocha and licorice alongside polished, velvety tannins. Drink through 2028. Cellar Selection. Score: 93 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2018)

499889 (XD) 750 mL $68.00

TEDESCHI CAPITEL MONTE OLMI RISERVA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: This 2013 Amarone, from 55- to 60-year-old vines in the Capitel Monte Olmi vineyard, shows Tedeschi back on form. The 5% Oseleta in the blend gives more structure to the wines. ‘I like this vertical style of Amarone,’ comments Riccardo Tedeschi. It has a bright, pure, youthful character with notes of eucalyptus and mint. Firm but fine-textured tannins and a soft and silky mid-palate lead to a savoury finish with grip and bite. Drinking window: 2019-2040. Score: 95 (Susan Hulme, MW, decanter.com, Dec. 4, 2019)

964403 (XD) 750 mL $85.00

PORTUGALTouriga Nacional takes centre stage here, with impressive roles in two delicious ensembles and as a solo act in the Adão António Aguiar Reserva 2014.

RED WINE

ADÃO ANTÓNIO AGUIAR RESERVA 2014DOC Douro

TASTING NOTE: 100% Touriga Nacional. Polished wine, oozing quality. Smashing nose. Bold and open of baked blackberry pie with mint and eucalyptus. Developed palate with deep dried fruit, plum, lavender and pencil box with a long length. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2017)

539544 (XD) 750 mL $45.00

MARIA MORA ENAMORADA 2012Vinho Regional Alentejano(Magnum Carlos Lucas Vinhos)

TASTING NOTE: The 2012 Maria Mora Enamorada Tinto, an Alentejo offering in partnership with Nunes Barata ... is an equal blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 14 months in 50%

new French oak. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. Dense and concentrated, this is sensually textured with velvet. It features a long finish nuanced with beef. Despite the late release, it is still just a little tight, even after 90 minutes in a glass. Beautifully balanced, complex and intense in structure and flavors, this is pretty fine. It should age very well. It may yet improve more. Drink date: 2019-2035. Score: 94 (Mark Squires, robertparker.com, Aug. 30, 2019)

18484 (XD) 750 mL $53.00

QUINTA DOS MURÇAS RESERVA 2013DOC Douro

TASTING NOTE: This is a rich wine based on a field blend of traditional Douro grapes. It is massively concentrated, firm and properly mature, with rich black fruit and spice leading the flavors. It is perfectly aged and ready to drink. Editors’ Choice. Score: 94 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2019)

427229 (XD) 750 mL $44.00

SPAIN

Authentic, characterful reds from Rioja and Toro are joined by a precise, nuanced, ageworthy old-vine Rioja white.

RED WINE

CAMPO ELISEO 2014DO Toro

TASTING NOTE: This is a very authentic Toro with muscle and grip. Lots of chocolate, berries and hints of fresh herbs. Full and layered. Be ready for the intense tannins. And yet, it has character and style. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 2, 2018)

280537 (XD) 750 mL $75.00


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AUSTRALIA

Big wines, big scores and big names dominate this selection from Australia.

RED WINE

ADELINA GRENACHE 2018Clare Valley, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: A bright, sliced-strawberry nose with a gentle spray of wild raspberries on offer, too. The palate has juicy and succulent style with impressive tannin kick and a succulent and juicy array of bright raspberries at the finish. So focused and so lively. Drink or hold. Score: 97 (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 2, 2019)

16577 (XD) 750 mL $55.00

ADELINA SHIRAZ 2018Clare Valley, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: OMG! This ancient parcel of shiraz has delivered phenomenal purity and intensity in 2018 with such poise and detail. Tangy and attractively sinewy red plums fill the palate in linear style. This brand of purity in shiraz is rarely seen, something akin to a great Hermitage, or even Barolo. Drink now [to 2030+]. Score: 97 (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 2, 2019)

16574 (XD) 750 mL $66.00

HENSCHKE KEYNETON EUPHONIUM 2015Barossa Valley, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: Fresh, pungent, purple blackberry fruit dominates the nose, then deeper tar, liquorice, cassis and molasses sweetness before the Eden Valley Shiraz signatures of sage and bay leaf add verve. Very complex. The palate dries to a bony savouriness – a nod to the strength and muscle of Keyneton Shiraz, putting added steel into the structure of this wine. A taut acid line and sturdy yet understated tannins keep the flavours bright and long, through to a soft finish.

CANADAA complex, aromatic, richly textured Cabernet from Ontario and a spicy, balanced Okanagan Pinot.

ONTARIORED WINE

ICELLARS ICEL VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake

TASTING NOTE: Intense aromatics feature an intriguing mix of roasted herbs, black fruit, quality oak spice, and lightly lactic tones in a complex ensemble. The palate is full, smooth, richly textured with high concentration and polished, slick feel. Wood is a very dominant feature for now, and tannins could use more time to soften fully, so tuck in the cellar for another 2-3 years, or hold into the late ’20s. Solid, ambitiously made, and successful wine. Score: 91 (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com, Oct. 26, 2020)

19343 (XD) 750 mL $49.95

BRITISH COLUMBIARED WINE

TANTALUS PINOT NOIR 2018BC VQA Okanagan Valley

TASTING NOTE: Made from selected vineyard blocks of mature vines separately fermented with natural yeast, then aged in partially new oak for 15 months. It has fairly deep ruby colour and fairly generous nose of red cherry, considerable spice, toast and some foresty character. It is medium weight, with balanced acidity and alcohol, yet still fairly firm with drying woodsy tannin. The length is excellent. I would age this two or three years waiting for a bit more exuberance. Score: 91 (David Lawrason, winealign.com, May 8, 2020)

574228 (XD) 750 mL $47.00

MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA LIMITED EDITION GRAN RESERVA 2013DOCa Rioja(Finca Ygay)

TASTING NOTE: Along with the 2012 vintage, I also tasted the 2013 Gran Reserva Limited Edition from a much cooler and wetter year. It was produced with 83% Tempranillo, 9% Mazuelo, 5% Garnacha and 3% Graciano fermented in stainless steel and matured in American oak barrels for 30 months. Despite the challenges of the vintage, I liked the freshness this 2013 has kept, and perhaps the extra acidity and lightness gives it a slightly different profile, with less developed aromas and a livelier, lighter palate. It was bottled in April 2016. Drink date: 2019-2027. Score: 94 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, June 28, 2019)

10187 (XD) 750 mL $88.00

WHITE WINE

MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA CAPELLANÍA RESERVA BLANCO 2015DOCa Rioja

TASTING NOTE: Fermented in stainless steel and aged in new French wood, Capellania hails from a parcel of 70-year-old Viura at 485 metres. This is an increasingly refined, nuanced, ageworthy white with salinity, minerality, precision and notes of citrus, white pepper and grapefruit. Drink date: 2020-2030. Ranked as the White Wine Reserva of the Year. Score: 96 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Rioja Special Report 2020)

230011 (XD) 750 mL $49.00


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Such measured power and drive suggests a long life in the cellar. Drinking window: 2020-2040. Score: 95 (David Sly, decanter.com, April 20, 2020)

407577 (XD) 750 mL $79.00

MURDOCH HILL THE PHAETON SINGLE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2018Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: This is a phenomenal pinot, offering immense freshness, red cherries and berries in abundance and a swathe of spicy, undergrowth complexity. The palate winds up and pitches a scintillating array of red cherries and strawberries long and straight, amid super fine and polished tannins. Lands right in the zone with an explosively flavorful finish. Wow! Drink over the next six years. Ranked #27 in James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of Australia for 2019. Score: 97 (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 2, 2019)

16860 (XD) 750 mL $64.00

PEPPER TREE THE GRAVELS SHIRAZ 2016Single vineyard, Wrattonbully, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: Supple, rich and juicy, with a flowing stream of black fruits studded with sparks of spice. The oak is integrated, the tannins fine, the finish long. Drink by: 2036. Score: 95 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2018)

16910 (XD) 750 mL $49.00

SHANAHANS IF FOREVER EXISTS SHIRAZ 2016Barossa Valley, South Australia

Sourced from a single block of vines planted in 1900, this limited-production Shiraz has been produced only once before, in 2008. Aged for three years in American and French oak, it’s plush and savoury, with impressive fruit and dark chocolate. Decant for two hours and enjoy tonight with lamb, or cellar for decades.

[The Australian Wine Showcase did not include a tasting note.] Score: 97 (Australian Wine Showcase, Feb. 2020)

16505 (XD) 750 mL $125.00

NEW ZEALANDA single-vineyard Pinot from Marlborough and a two-vineyard blend from prime Central Otago sites. Terroir-driven beauties, both.

RED WINE

BURN COTTAGE MOONLIGHT RACE PINOT NOIR 2018Central Otago, South Island

TASTING NOTE: A blend of fruit from the Home vineyard in Lowburn and the Sauvage vineyard in Bannockburn. Seductive and accessible pinot noir with ripe cherry, fresh herb, plum, spice, thyme, roasted chestnut and nutty oak flavours. Drink date: 2020-2024. Score: 94 (Bob Campbell, MW, therealreview.com, April 2, 2020)

13550 (XD) 750 mL $62.00

TE WHARE RA SINGLE VINEYARD 5182 PINOT NOIR 2015Marlborough, South Island

TASTING NOTE: There’s an aura of completeness and harmony that sits around this wine. The aromas of ripe blueberries and red and dark cherries, together with sappy, earthy and spicy notes and violet perfume are all entrancing. The palate has beautiful volume and sweeping fluidity. Fruit-drenched tannins curl around a long, focused and mouthwatering finish. Drink or hold. Score: 97 (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 4, 2019)

17214 (XD) 750 mL $65.00

SOUTH AFRICATwo near-perfect-for- your-table-or-cellar Western Cape takes on Cabernet Franc.

RED WINE

GABRIËLSKLOOF THE LANDSCAPE SERIES CABERNET FRANC 2017Single vineyard, WO Bot River, Western Cape

TASTING NOTE: Now into its third vintage, Gabriëlskloof’s Cabernet Franc has established itself as one of the best examples of the grape in the country. Refreshing and perfumed, it’s Loire-like in terms of weight and structure, with herbal, black cherry and cut grass intensity and medium weight tannins. Drink date: 2020-2027. Score: 94 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2019)

11092 (XD) 750 mL $50.00

RUPERT & ROTHSCHILD BARON EDMOND 2016WO Western Cape

TASTING NOTE: Not quite in the same league as the brilliant 2015, but that’s understandable given the very different vintage conditions in 2016. Youthful, intense and firm, with lots of freshness and acidity, firm, layered, sinewy tannins and assertive new wood. Cabernet Franc-based, with 48% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this needs more time in bottle. Drink date: 2022-2028. Score: 93 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2020)

433870 (XD) 750 mL $52.00


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ARGENTINAA sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon from Trapiche and the glorious Finca Piedra Infinita Paraje Altamira Malbec 2016 from Zuccardi.

RED WINE

TRAPICHE FINCA LABORDE TERROIR SERIES EDICIÓN LIMITADA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: Grown in a 40-year-old pergola 100 meters from the Tunuyán River, this 100% cabernet sauvignon takes advantage of the altitude (990 meters) to display a piercing, juicy side with notes of black fruit, but more importantly, very good acidity that envelops the palate, refreshing every-thing it touches. And the tannins. Check out those tannins – elegant and smooth, without losing the grip needed for beef on the grill. A sophisticated example of cabernet. Score: 95 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2018)

17927 (XD) 750 mL $45.00

ZUCCARDI FINCA PIEDRA INFINITA PARAJE ALTAMIRA MALBEC 2016Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: I was blown away by the 2016 Finca Piedra Infinita, a wine I have been anticipating because I’ve seen the progression of the wine over the last few years. They use almost 40 different components to make this wine from small plots within the vineyard, especially the soils they call “supercalcáreo” (super limestone). The other type of soil they use is what they call “gravas calcáreas” (limestone gravels), and they don’t use any of the grapes from the deeper soils that go into the Q range. The wine has reached a stratospheric level of precision, symmetry and elegance in 2016 that is really captivating. Everything seems to be in its place; there is great harmony, the aromatics are clean and pure and the texture is like liquid

chalk. There is power and elegance, energy and finesse. This is a really outstanding wine that summarizes the hard work at Zuccardi in the last few years. Bravo! Drink date: 2019-2036. Score: 100 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2019)

433862 (XD) 750 mL $225.00

CHILE Three complex, evocative, vibrant reds led by the 100-point Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2018.

RED WINE

DON MELCHOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018Puente Alto, Maipo Valley

TASTING NOTE: This is amazing. The vibrancy and energy in this wine is stunning. The complexity of aromas are breathtaking with flowers, blackcurrants, raspberries and peaches. Full-bodied, yet ever so refined and polished with impeccable texture and beauty. The length is marvelous. This is a testimony to balance, harmony and transparency in a great red. Drink after 2023. Score: 100 (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 17, 2020)

403980 (XD) 750 mL $160.00

ENCIERRA CARMENÈRE 2018Peralillo, Colchagua Valley

TASTING NOTE: María Ignacia Eyzaguirre and consultant Didier Debono make one of my favourite Chilean Carmenères, which is even more impressive in 2018 than it was in 2017. Rich, ripe, dense and concentrated, but still beautifully balanced, this is a polished, glossy, harmonious red with sweet spices, understated wood and textured tannins. Drink date: 2022-2028. Score: 95 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Chile Special Report 2020)

19560 (XD) 750 mL $35.00

MONTES FOLLY SYRAH 2017Apalta, Colchagua Valley

TASTING NOTE: This is big and very rich, as always, with spices, chocolate, black olives and dried meat. Full-bodied and layered with beautiful, luscious fruit that carries on through the long, long finish. So drinkable and beautiful. Drink or hold. Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 17, 2020)

62356 (XD) 750 mL $75.00

USAA jaw-dropping lineup of iconic names, styles and regions.

CALIFORNIARED WINE

CAKEBREAD CELLARS BENCHLAND SELECT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: One of the flagship releases, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Benchland Select is all Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 22 months in 60% new French oak. Deep purple-hued with a classic Cabernet nose of black-currants, cassis, graphite, cedary spice, and chocolate, this puppy hits the palate with full-bodied richness, an elegant, seamless texture, a chalky minerality, and a great finish. It’s a smoking good Cabernet Sauvignon that will improve with 2-5 years of bottle age and cruise for two decades or more. This 2017 matches what this estate achieved in 2016 and 2015. Maturity: 2023-2043. Score: 95+ (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Jan. 31, 2020)

924175 (XD) 750 mL $195.00


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CAKEBREAD CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The base Cabernet from this terrific estate is the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, which checks in as 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. It has beautiful notes of crème de cassis, graphite, tobacco, and ground herbs as well as a dense, rich, concentrated style on the palate. This terrific Cabernet is going to benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and cruise for upwards of 15 years (or more) in cool cellars. Maturity: 2023-2038. Score: 92 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Jan. 31, 2020)

331579 (XD) 1500 mL $280.00

CAKEBREAD CELLARS DANCING BEAR RANCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT 2017Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The top Cabernet is the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Dancing Bear Ranch, which comes all from the Howell Mountain AVA. It’s another inky colored beauty boasting a terrific perfume of black and blue fruits, ground herbs, spice box, graphite, and forest floor. With brilliant minerality on the palate as well as full-bodied richness and an expansive, opulent texture, it has sweet tannins and is approachable today, yet will benefit from short-term cellaring and cruise for 25-30 years. It’s one of the few 2017s to come close to its 2016 counterpart. Bravo! Maturity: 2024-2054. Score: 97 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Jan. 31, 2020)

220459 (XD) 750 mL $245.00

DUCKHORN THREE PALMS VINEYARD MERLOT 2017Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: Powerful, rich and complex, with a refined mix of currant, dark cherry and plum tart flavors backed by suave, medium-grained tannins. Well-defined slate and loamy notes stretch out nicely on the finish, with black olive hints. Drink now through 2027. Highly Recommended. Ranked #15 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2020. Score: 96 (Kim Marcus, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2020)

34785 (XD) 750 mL $140.00

JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2017Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: This estate-grown blend combines 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc, allowing the main variety to speak loudest. Gorgeously perfumed, it unfurls wave after wave of cassis, dusty rock and cocoa powder – seasonings that boost secondary characteristics of black and red currant and cherry. With structure and complexity to spare, it should do well over time; enjoy best from 2027-2032. Cellar Selection. Score: 97 (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2020)

710400 (XD) 750 mL $420.00

OVID HEXAMETER 2017Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Hexameter, Ovid’s Cabernet Franc-based blend, is bright and focused, with tons of Franc character in its aromatic and flavor profiles and weight. Sweet red cherry, mint, white pepper, blood orange and flowers give the 2017 striking top notes and energy. Medium in body and finely cut, the Hexameter speaks with a very distinctive voice. The 2017 is super-precise, but it is also a touch light. It will be interesting to see if it fleshes out a bit more with aging. The 2017 is a wine of extreme and total finesse. Drinking window: 2022-2032. Score: 94 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

12024 (XD) 750 mL $500.00

OVID 2017Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Ovid is rich, ample and seductive. Layers of dark Cabernet fruit wrap around the palate in a fleshy, racy Pritchard Hill wine loaded with character. Black cherry, blueberry, lavender, mint, espresso and sweet spice build as this racy, sumptuous wine gains volume with air. The 2017 is powerful, but it also retains terrific energy while showing the more vibrant style favored at Ovid these days. I can’t wait to see how it ages. Drinking window: 2022-2032. Score: 96 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

328120 (XD) 750 mL $500.00

RED CAR ESTATE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2015Fort Ross-Seaview Vineyard, Sonoma County

TASTING NOTE: An exceptional sense of detail and precision on the nose of this with fine, red-berry and sous-bois notes and blue fruit in behind. The palate delivers scintillatingly fine, fresh and very elegant tannins that carve a long, linear shape and leave fresh raspberries and cherries on point. Excellent pinot from this elevated, coastal site. Drink or hold. Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 22, 2018)

17828 (XD) 750 mL $115.00

SEQUOIA GROVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: A juicy, flavorful red with blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut character. Some coffee undertones. Full body and firm, silky tannins with a chewy edge. Flavorful finish. Drinkable now, but better with some age. Try in 2022. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 8, 2020)

19890 (XD) 1500 mL $180.00


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TANTARA LINDSAY’S VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2016Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County

TASTING NOTE: The winery has been working with this same block since 2005, and its experience shows, starting with aromas of rugged thyme, bay leaf, peppercorn and wild cherry. There’s an earthy core to the palate, with forest floor, moss, wild mint and thyme flavors, but quite a lot of raspberry fruit as well. Extremely energetic throughout. Score: 95 (Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2018)

17745 (XD) 750 mL $99.00

TWOMEY ANDERSON VALLEY PINOT NOIR 2018Anderson Valley, Mendocino County

Twomey hand-sort their grapes, employ indigenous yeasts and move their wines through the winery with gravity rather than pumps. They ferment each lot separately before blending and careful ageing in French oak. Balanced, ripe and intense, this is a wine that will evolve for up to 10 years from harvest and will be immediately enjoyable when served with duck or salmon.

308916 (XD) 750 mL $88.00

TWOMEY MERLOT 2016Napa Valley

Twomey sources the grapes for their Merlot from the volcanic soils of their Soda Canyon Ranch. During the ageing process, the wine is racked from barrel to barrel in the classic Bordeaux technique known as soutirage traditionnel. This process helps round out the tannins in the wine, producing this Merlot’s characteristic softness and richness while allowing the intense ripe fruit character to shine.

14043 (XD) 750 mL $100.00

WHITE WINE

TWOMEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019Napa County/Sonoma County

The grapes for this wine are sourced from four vineyards and fermented separately to preserve each site’s unique stamp. Fruit from Napa’s Twomey Calistoga Estate Vineyard and Oakville Estate Vineyard brings intensity and tropical flavours, while fruit from Sonoma’s Merino Estate Vineyard and Twomey Healdsburg Estate Vineyard imparts zest and minerality. The final blend is complex and balanced, with great breadth, refinement and versatility.

458695 (XD) 750 mL $40.00 SPARKLING WINE

PAULA KORNELL BLANC DE NOIR BRUT SPARKLING 2018Traditional method, Napa Valley

Virginie Boone of Wine Enthusiast awarded the 2017 vintage of this wine a rating of 95 points in a review dated May 5, 2020. Boone called the wine “... a standout sparkler with length and complexity.” The 2018 vintage has not yet been reviewed, but the lifted citrus and saline minerality here will reflect a similar character and refinement.

20063 (XD) 750 mL $80.00

PAULA KORNELL BRUT SPARKLINGTraditional method, California

TASTING NOTE: This inaugural release is stunning and incredibly impressive – a wine well worth stocking up on for the price and quality. A beautiful jasmine aroma leads to marzipan, peach and cherry flavors as lively acidity envelopes the palate. It’s a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir. Ranked #5 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wines of 2020. Score: 94 (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 1, 2020)

20066 (XD) 750 mL $40.00

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BRITTAN VINEYARDS CYGNUS BLOCK PINOT NOIR 2016Willamette Valley

TASTING NOTE: Sourced from a 2008 planting of the Swan clone, rare in Oregon, the Cygnus once again stands out as the best in a stellar lineup. Layered with plum, brambly berry and streaks of wood and herb, it’s a seamless and beautifully balanced wine. The juicy acidity brings lemon and tangerine into the mix, while the tannins add orange tea. Barrel aging for a year (one-third new) polishes the finish with a whiff of toasted almonds. Drink now-2030. Cellar Selection. Score: 96 (Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2020)

10364 (XD) 750 mL $105.00

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BRITTAN VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY 2017Willamette Valley

TASTING NOTE: Stunningly rich, yet perfectly balanced, this is a superb bottle in every respect. Pinpoint ripeness leads to lush and spicy fruit flavors of apple, pear and banana. There’s a pleasing yeasty/bready note, along with lovely barrel toast (23% was new). The wine is smooth from start to finish, and just as good on days two and three, suggesting that it will cellar nicely. But why wait – it’s quite possibly going to be your favorite Chardonnay of the year. Editors’ Choice. Score: 95 (Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2020)

17708 (XD) 750 mL $69.00


18 VINTAGES OPPOSITE: The charming village of Alken, Germany.

an ancient Samurai sword through the viscous fruit whose purity is off the charts. This electrifying Olerasay does not mess about – it immediately thrills the senses with its mélange of blood orange, apricot, crushed minerals and passion fruit. There is so much energy in this wine. The finish has a weightless quality that means, despite its high residual sugar level, the wine is actually easy to drink and is not weighed down by its own unctuousness. The killer aspect of this is the soupçon of bitter orange that hits the back of the throat. I suspected that a perfect Olerasay was possible after the first iteration. This is it. Despite this being a Cellar Favorite, don’t feel you are committing a heinous crime popping the cork now because who knows where we will be by the end of 2020. Just bear in mind that this wine will last decades. Drinking window: 2020-2080. Score: 100 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, July 2020)

18805 (S) 375 mL $97.00

FORTIFIED WINEThe rule of three: benchmark sweet styles from France, Portugal and Spain.

CUVA VELLA 1980DO Valencia, Spain

TASTING NOTE: Colour: light mahogany. Nose: powerful, aromatic coffee, spicy, acetaldehyde, dry nuts. Palate: balanced, elegant, fine solera notes, toasty, long. Score: 95 (Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine, 2020)

18537 (S) 500 mL $98.00

M. CHAPOUTIER TERRA VINYA BANYULS 1998AC, Roussillon, France

Sourced from 90-year-old vines planted in old schist soils, this wine is in many ways France’s version of a Vintage Port. It’s big and long, with great dark fruit

DESSERT WINEFrom South Africa come two of the world’s finest sweet wines.

KLEIN CONSTANTIA VIN DE CONSTANCE 2017WO Constantia, South Africa

TASTING NOTE: One of the great sweet wines of the world, just hover your nose over the glass to be transported by its lyricism, power and concentration. This tiptoes between lemon curd and smoked toffee richness and a more pointed rosemary, lime blossom and jasmine florality. It’s full of character and life, succulent and fresh, with a salted caramel twist that gives a savoury finish. 3.7pH. Drinking window: 2020-2050. Score: 97 (Jane Anson, decanter.com, Sept. 4, 2020)

5033 (S) 500 mL $132.00

MULLINEUX OLERASAY 2°WO Swartland, South Africa

TASTING NOTE: The Olerasay 2° is 100% Chenin Blanc with 8.5% alcohol and 331g/l of residual sugar, not that you notice those figures. It was bottled on 17 January 2020. It is an ethereal wine that gives me no choice but to use a simple word loaded with meaning and one I rarely use with respect to wine...perfection. The 375 mL bottle was examined over the course of two weeks during which time it barely changed. Each time I put it under a microscope looking for a fault. I never found one. Golden in colour, it has an intoxicating bouquet with orange sorbet, quince, lemon verbena and a very slight Aszú-like note that hovers in the background. Having recently tasted plenty of Sauternes, I can’t help noticing how the aromatics are unencumbered by a thick cloak of oak, thereby lending the bouquet brightness and vividness that is totally enthralling. This all translates across to the crystalline palate. The perfect seam of acidity cuts like

intensity, a refined purity and a luxuriously framed texture. This mature wine is nearing its denouement, so enjoy it tonight with mixed dried fruit or dark chocolate.

709436 (S) 500 mL $50.00

VALLADO VINTAGE PORT 2017DOP, Portugal

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Vintage Port (formerly called Adelaide) was bottled a few weeks before this tasting. It is a field blend from old vines aged only in stainless steel. Very dry, it comes in with 83 grams of residual sugar. There’s a big hit of fruit up front, but then it shows off unusual power for Vallado Port – this might be the most tannic that I’ve seen from Vallado. Dense and concentrated, it doesn’t seem at all like an unoaked Port this year. The big, tight and gripping finish suggests that this muscular Port can age for decades. This year, if this is not as expressive and as approachable young as it typically is, it is a step up in other ways. It is going to need time, though. Drink date: 2028-2067. Score: 95 (Mark Squires, robertparker.com, July 11, 2019)

18272 (S) 750 mL $89.00


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nose, scents of wild hedgerow and potpourri emerging with aeration and displaying impressive transparency. The 40% whole bunch is nicely enmeshed both on the nose and on the palate, which is framed by fine tannins that lend this Les Charmes a lovely symmetry and poise. It might need a little more matière on the finish, but otherwise this is a finely crafted Chambolle. Drinking window: 2024-2038. Score: 92-94 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

92262 (XD) 750 mL $215.00

DOMAINE PERROT-MINOT LES FUÉES CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: A restrained nose grudgingly brings to light its spicy and notably ripe aromas of cassis, poached plum and violet. The highly energetic and wonderfully refined middle weight flavors that brim with both dry extract and minerality, all wrapped in a complex, long and mildly austere finish. A lovely Fuées. Drink: 2030+. Sweet spot. Outstanding. Score: 91-93 (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, Jan. 10, 2020)

19938 (XD) 750 mL $314.00

DOMAINE PERROT-MINOT LES MURGERS DES CRAS NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Murgers des Cras is a mélange of three Premier Crus: Cras, Les Murgers and Richemone. It has a precise, focused bouquet of brambly black fruit with light sous-bois elements emerging, followed later by powdered chalk. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, good weight and precision, a fine bead of acidity and a classy, minerally finish. Excellent. Drinking window: 2022-2042. Score: 91-93 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

19937 (XD) 750 mL $177.00

BURGUNDYCÔTE DE NUITSRED WINE

DOMAINE AMIOT-SERVELLE CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: A blend of several parcels and including 48% whole bunch (exactly!), the 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Village has a lively, minty-fresh bouquet that leaps from the glass like a yapping puppy. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins that feel a little more saturated and provide more girth compared to the Morey-Saint-Denis Village, and a touch of cracked black pepper on the finish. Drink over the next decade. Drinking window: 2021-2032. Score: 88-90 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

92254 (XD) 750 mL $132.00

DOMAINE AMIOT-SERVELLE LES AMOUREUSES CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru uses 15% whole bunch from the 25-year-old vines (the rest are 10 years old). It has a fragrant, elegant bouquet of blackberry, briar, sage and subtle oxtail aromas that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, very fine tannins, and here the Les Amoureuses character really shines. Veins of blue fruit and spices burst through on the finish. There is an appealing crescendo to this wine and it should age with style and panache. Drinking window: 2024-2045. Score: 93-95 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

20441 (XD) 750 mL $642.00

DOMAINE AMIOT-SERVELLE LES CHARMES CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru offers a mixture of red and black fruit on the

FRANCE

An extraordinary six-bottle collection from Pontet-Canet heads up an embarrassment of riches from La Belle France.

BORDEAUXRED WINE

CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET LIBRARY MIXED CASEMixed case, 5e cru, AC Pauillac

This special six-bottle library collection features one bottle apiece of the 2008 (96 points), 2009 (100 points), 2010 (100 points), 2011 (93 points), 2012 (93 points) and 2013 (92 points) vintages of Pontet-Canet. (All scores from robertparker.com.)

15317 (XD) 6 x 750 mL $1700.00

CHÂTEAU PRIEURÉ-LICHINE 20164e cru, AC Margaux

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Prieuré-Lichine is all class. Floral, silky and nuanced to the core, the 2016 is a wine of pure and total seduction. Freshly cut flowers, vibrant red fruit and creamy tannins all add to the wine’s undeniable allure. In 2016, Prieuré-Lichine is all class, not to mention one of the sleepers of the vintage. Don’t miss it! Tasted two times. Drinking window: 2022-2041. Score: 96 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Jan. 2019)

10646 (XD) 750 mL $91.00

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CHÂTEAU SUDUIRAUT 19991er cru, AC Sauternes

TASTING NOTE: Dried-lemon and white-peach aromas with hints of tart. Full-bodied and medium-sweet with lemon tart flavor and a bright finish. Delicately sweet and vivid. Spicy and dried. Botrytis set late. Score: 95-96 (jamessuckling.com, June 3, 2020)

19674 (S) 375 mL $49.00


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DOMAINE NICOLAS ROSSIGNOL VOLNAY RONCERET 1ER CRU 2015AC

TASTING NOTE: Nicolas Rossignol described the 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Roncerets as his “baby,” although he warned that it does need time. It has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and hints of marmalade and mandarin lending towards its opulence. The palate is well balanced with supple tannin, very well-judged acidity, plenty of blackcurrant and raspberry fruit, a pinch of white pepper and orange pith towards the well-executed finish. This is a classy Volnay that should give up to 15 years of drinking pleasure, possibly more. Drink date: 2020-2035. Score: 92-94 (Neal Martin, robertparker.com, Dec. 30, 2016)

18785 (XD) 750 mL $121.00

DOMAINE PAVELOT SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Savigny-lès-Beaune Village has a pastille-like purity on the nose of red cherries and wild strawberry aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of spice on the entry, and well balanced; a little earthiness surfaces toward the finish. Excellent. Drinking window: 2022-2032. Score: 89-91 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

12235 (XD) 750 mL $50.00

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ALBERT BICHOT MORGEOT CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: Bichot’s Morgeot comes from a single supplier on the Santenay side of this large premier cru. It’s a classic Morgeot that’s very well judged in warmer 2017, with bready, honeyed concentration, stylish oak integration and a tangy, refreshing aftertaste. Drinking window: 2020-2025. Score: 94 (Tim Atkin, MW, decanter.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

12473 (XD) 750 mL $135.00

BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru has an impressive bouquet of mineral-rich citrus fruit, smoke, honeysuckle and jasmine aromas, complex and alluring. The palate is fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity, with plenty of tangerine and grapefruit notes, but it is the mineralité and tension that really elevate this Grand Cru. For once, this might outperform the La Cabotte. Drinking window: 2023-2050. Score: 94-96 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

88708 (XD) 750 mL $524.00

CHANZY LES REUCHAUX PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: A funky touch of yeast still plays on the shy nose of this wine. The palate reveals poise, concentration and freshness that seems to float on a creamy texture. It has concentration and stony, impressive depth. The wine comes alive with air and the finish is long and appetizing. Score: 93 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 1, 2020)

473660 (XD) 750 mL $102.00

DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS GENEVRIÈRES MEURSAULT 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: Floral. Exotic palate. Very fragrant. Full and yet there is elegance here and minerality. It’s not too rich, but it is very perfumed and has mineral tension and precision. Drink date: 2023-2028.Score: 96 (Sarah Marsh, MW, theburgundybriefing.com, undated)

87049 (XD) 750 mL $129.00

CÔTE DE BEAUNERED WINE

DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS BEAUNE DU CHÂTEAU 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: A tight Beaune with ripe strawberries, light earth with some walnuts and vanilla pod. It’s full-bodied with round, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink after 2023. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 5, 2020)

901199 (XD) 750 mL $58.00

DOMAINE JEAN-MARC & HUGUES PAVELOT SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE LES LAVIÈRES 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Lavières 1er Cru, blended with 25% whole-bunch fruit, has a pretty bouquet of black currant, crushed strawberries, tomato vine and light damp earthy aromas that feels well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, compact red berry fruit and gentle grip toward the slightly earthy finish. Classic Savigny here. Drinking window: 2022-2038. Score: 92-94 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

18504 (XD) 750 mL $76.00

DOMAINE MICHELLE PHILIPON VIEILLES VIGNES MARANGES 2018AC

Granted its own AC in 1988, Maranges wine is produced in the communes of Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezize-lès-Maranges and Sampigny-lès-Maranges in Côte de Beaune. Fruit for this one was harvested by hand from old vines near the village of Dezize-lès-Maranges and destemmed prior to fermentation, and the wine was matured in Burgundian oak, 40% of it new, for 10 months. Expect an elegant, fruit- and floral-forward wine with subtle smoky spice.

13675 (XD) 750 mL $40.00


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continue to expand over the next few years; in fact the Mercurey and the Boucherottes are the latest additions. With respect to the 2018 vintage, Heitz noted that ‘it was the easiest vintage I have made to this point. Maturities were very good, and the fruit was spotless so there really wasn’t much to worry about from those standpoints. We picked from the 27th of August and yields were good in both colors though a bit more generous in white. Potential alcohols ranged from 12.5 to 13.5% and most of the reds were vinified with 100% whole clusters and happily there were no problems with the fermentations. Overall, 2018 is a nice vintage that should please.’ ” (burghound.com, June 10, 2020)

19940 (XD) 750 mL $99.00

HENRI DE VILLAMONT LES EMBAZÉES CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: Just a touch of earthy reduction plays on the nose of this wine. The palate presents bright freshness against a creamy, earthily textured backdrop that has some lemony pith and hazelnutty smoke. This wine is smooth, fresh and serene. Score: 91 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 1, 2020)

524041 (XD) 750 mL $105.00

HENRI DE VILLAMONT MEURSAULT 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: A shy nose on this wine gives almost nothing away. On the palate, creaminess spreads from a concentrated core, filling the mouth with smoothness and gentle texture. Fresh concentration at the core counters warmth felt on the dry, lasting finish. Score: 91 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 1, 2020)

14768 (XD) 750 mL $95.00

FRANÇOIS D’ALLAINES TÊTE DE CUVÉE MEURSAULT 2017AC

“After a few years of scarcity linked to frost and hail, we are once again offering Meursault ‘Tête de Cuvée’ which is one of our ‘flagship’ wines. Both tender and sensual, it is a wine that reflects this village that I love so much.” (François d’Allaines, dallaines.com)

19712 (XD) 750 mL $105.00

FRANÇOIS MIKULSKI MEURSAULT 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: This outstanding village Meursault is made with fruit from four parcels – Pelles, Pellans, Meix Chavaux and Chaumes de Narvaux – and “represents the appellation in its entirety”, according to Thomas Boccon. Taut and elegant, with some leesy weight, elegant 15% new wood and flavour of brioche and lemon tart. Drinking window: 2021-2028. Score: 93 (Tim Atkin, MW, decanter.com, Oct. 17, 2019)

19939 (XD) 750 mL $102.00

FRANÇOIS MIKULSKI MEURSAULT GENEVRIÈRES 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: A top note of exotic tea adds a bit of elegance to the cool, pure and very floral nose that reflects nuances of freshly sliced citrus and toasted nuts. The more refined, intense and beautifully delineated flavors flash good minerality on the graceful, balanced and focused finale. This is first-rate and particularly so for the vintage. Drink: 2028+. Sweet spot. Outstanding. Score: 93 (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 10, 2020)

19936 (XD) 750 mL $202.00

HEITZ-LOCHARDET LA GRUYACHES MEURSAULT 2018AC(Armand Heitz)

“The young Armand Heitz directs this small but growing domaine whose range of wines, both red and white, will

JOSEPH DROUHIN LES FOLATIÈRES PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru comes from a long-term contract between the Drouhins and the owner. It has quite a strict bouquet of Granny Smith apples, hints of fennel and lemongrass lending complexity with time. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and quite saline in the mouth, showing good midpalate weight. It clams up toward the finish, so that it feels less persistent than the Meursault Genevrières tasted alongside. Give it time. Drinking window: 2022-2035. Score: 90-92 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

968099 (XD) 750 mL $159.00

LOUIS JADOT MONTRACHET GRAND CRU 2015AC

TASTING NOTE: This is all but mute today and still notably primary as only aggressive swirling can coax the reluctant aromas of pear, honey, white peach, oak and floral scents to reveal themselves. In the same fashion as the nose, the big, opulent and ultra-intense broad-shouldered flavors also remain extremely backward and tight yet the palate staining finish is hugely persistent and already offers unusually fine complexity for a young Montrachet. This too is extremely impressive but note well that it’s built-to-age and is going to need at least 5 to 7 years first. Drink: 2027+. Score: 93-95 (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 11, 2017)

529396 (XD) 750 mL $1152.00

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DOMAINE ROLAND LAVANTUREUX VAU DE VEY CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Chablis Vau de Vey was cropped at 58hl/ha and matured in 50% barrels and 50%


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stainless steel for 12 months. It has a clean, pure bouquet of yellow plum, orange pith and light crushed stone notes. The palate conveys energy right from the start, revealing hints of blood orange and quince, racy acidity and an elegant, very persistent finish that lingers in the mouth. Superb. Drinking window: 2021-2035. Score: 94 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Sept. 2020)

20440 (XD) 750 mL $61.00

DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE BOUGROS CHABLIS GRAND CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: One of three producers in Chablis to bottle wine under this label (or a slight variation of its spelling), this comes from what is generally considered the best bit of Bougros, on a slope close to the River Serein. Picked early in 2018, this is fresher and more refined than it can be in warmer vintages, showing beeswax and citrus perfume, refined oak and lingering freshness. Drinking window: 2020-2028. Score: 96 (Tim Atkin, MW, decanter.com, Nov. 13, 2019)

941229 (XD) 750 mL $109.00

DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE VAILLONS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru is laced with strong mineral and earthy tones that are such a signature. Savory herbs, menthol, licorice, citrus peel and a touch of reduction are all woven together in a Chablis of real class and nuance. This is another wine in the range that is both dense and understated, with a real sense of aromatic lift. Score: 91-93 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

700369 (XD) 750 mL $65.00

MAISON DES HÂTES LES BEAUREGARDS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Les Beauregards (Maison) opens

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DOMAINE THIBERT PÈRE ET FILS LES MÉNÉTRIÈRES POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2015AC

TASTING NOTE: Pale yellow. Reticent aromas of candied lemon drop and smoke, plus an element of noble reduction. At once rich and penetrating, conveying an impression of strong extract to its yellow stone fruit and subtle pineapple flavors. Very tightly wound, seriously structured wine with a suggestion of powdered stone. Fascinating wine with the spine for a graceful evolution in bottle: lay this one down. Drinking window: 2020-2026.Score: 92+ (Stephen Tanzer, vinous.com, Nov. 2017)

19716 (XD) 750 mL $84.00

RHÔNENORTHERN RHÔNERED WINE

DOMAINE BELLE ROCHE PIERRE CROZES-HERMITAGE 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: As close a facsimile of Hermitage as you’re likely to find in Crozes, Belle’s 2017 Crozes Hermitage Roche Pierre comes from old vines planted on decomposing granite, then matured in 30% new oak for two years. Cedary hints of pencil shavings accent cassis and black cherry on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is richly concentrated and tannic yet finishes long and crisp. Drink date: 2021-2035. Score: 93-96+ (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Jan. 31, 2020)

666826 (XD) 750 mL $90.00

in the glass with a reserved bouquet of citrus oil, green apples and wet stones. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, with good depth and dimension, a tight-knit core, racy acids and a saline, delicately fragrant finish. Drink date: 2018-2028. Score: 90 (William Kelley, robertparker.com, Aug. 30, 2019)

20385 (XD) 750 mL $50.00

CÔTE CHALONNAISERED WINE

DOMAINE FRANÇOIS LUMPP LA BRÛLÉES GIVRY 1ER CRU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: Here too there is just enough wood present to comment on setting off the spicier if otherwise similar aromas. There is better body and volume to the solidly concentrated and powerful flavors that terminate in a notably complex and persistent if decidedly firm and rustic final. Patience advised. Drink: 2026+. Score: 88-91 (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, Oct. 10, 2019)

485011 (XD) 750 mL $66.00

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DOMAINE FRANÇOIS LUMPP CLOS DES VIGNES RONDES GIVRY 2018AC

“A cool and fresh nose is clearly ripe with its aromas of white peach, citrus and a soft wisp of wood,” said Allen Meadows of burghound.com in his barrel-tasting review of this wine, wherein he gave a preliminary score range of 87-89 points. “The delicious and attractively textured middle flavors exude a subtle minerality on the bitter lemon-inflected finish that exhibits just a touch of warmth. Drink: 2021+.”

[Tim Atkin did not include a tasting note.] Score: 89 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Burgundy Special Report 2018)

485003 (XD) 750 mL $57.00


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DOMAINE FONT DE MICHELLE CUVÉE ÉTIENNE GONNET CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: Made from 110-year-old vines and aged in old demi-muids, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet features elegant notes of roses and black tea set against ripe raspberries. It’s full-bodied, silky-textured and has an almost delicate feel in the mouth, then finishes long, with hints of licorice. Drink date: 2020-2030. Score: 93-95 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Aug. 30, 2019)

706556 (XD) 750 mL $89.00

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DOMAINE KIRRENBOURG RIESLING 2017AC Alsace Grand Cru(Martin Schaetzel)

TASTING NOTE: Lift on the nose of this wine comes with a sweep of lemon oil and crushed yarrow headiness. The palate fleshes this out with apple notions conveying juicy, ripe tartness and vivid freshness. This is rounded but fresh, full-fruited but stony, generous but toned. Energy pulses throughout the long, off-dry finish. Score: 96 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 1, 2019)

18991 (D) 750 mL $67.00

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E. GUIGAL EX-VOTO ERMITAGE BLANC 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: While no red Ex Voto was made in 2016, the 2016 Hermitage Ex Voto Blanc is brilliant, offering classic, powerful notes of Asian spices, toasted bread, acacia flowers, and crushed rocks as well as tons of quince and stone fruit notes. This beauty is full-bodied, multi-dimensional, and already impossible to resist. It’s going to evolve for 20-25 years or more. Maturity: 2020-2045. Score: 97 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Dec. 12, 2019)

54148 (XD) 750 mL $320.00

E. GUIGAL LA DORIANE CONDRIEU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: Bottled at the same time, the 2018 Condrieu La Doriane is a bigger, more luxurious version of the appellation release. Beautiful quince, acacia flowers, apricot, and spice notes emerge from the glass and it builds beautifully on the palate, with medium to full body, integrated acidity, and flawless overall balance. It shows the soft, sexy side to the vintage and is best enjoyed over the coming 4-6 years. Maturity: 2020-2026. Score: 97 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Dec. 12, 2019)

40527 (XD) 750 mL $149.00

REMI NIERO LES RAVINES CONDRIEU 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: Straw-coloured. Delicate nose, toasty vanilla on white peach and plum. The palate is sumptuous, brisk and sappy, with traces of the aging process still present. Destined for cellaring. Qualities of a young wine, fresh, with an assured future. Score: 93 (gilbertgaillard.com, 2019)

638106 (XD) 750 mL $91.00

DOMAINE BILLON CHRISTOPHE LES ELOTINS CÔTE-RÔTIE 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: Opaque ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes mineral-accented blackberry, cherry liqueur, exotic spices and incense, along with a subtle potpourri nuance. Coats the palate with sappy black and blue fruit preserve flavors complemented by suggestions of star anise, olive, smoked meat and candied violet. Appealingly sweet and concentrated, showing sharp focus and sneaky tannins on the long, penetrating finish. All used oak. Drinking window: 2023-2031. Score: 92 (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, Sept. 2019)

20386 (XD) 750 mL $90.00

DOMAINE COURSODON SILICE 2018AC Saint-Joseph(Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon)

TASTING NOTE: A little Kalamata olive brings a savoury edge to the fruit. Ripe but not overly sweet, this is very well balanced, with great softness and plushness of tannin. The alcohol is a little higher than usual but this is a lovely wine. A blend of several parcels grown on granite slopes with an average age of 30 years. All destemmed, aged for 12 months in barriques and demi-muids for 12 months. Drinking window: 2020-2023. Score: 93 (Matt Walls, decanter.com, Sept. 30, 2019)

18497 (XD) 750 mL $51.00

GUY FARGE HARMONIE 2018AC Cornas

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Cornas Harmonie is – as always in this cuvée – approachable in style, with red currant fruit and fine tension between ripeness and power on one side and elegance and acidity on the other. It’s full-bodied but doesn’t come across as heavy or overbearing, instead finishing with verve and bright fruit. Drink date: 2020-2030. Score: 92-94 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Jan. 31, 2020)

20375 (XD) 750 mL $72.00


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GASTON CHIQUET GRAND CRU D’AŸ BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT CHAMPAGNEAC

TASTING NOTE: The NV Blanc de Blancs d’Aÿ is a brilliant wine, and of the many highlights in this range from Chiquet. Although not labeled a vintage Champagne, this release is 100% 2014, a year that continues to impress as the wines start to enter the market. Bright and finely sculpted to its core, the Blanc de Blancs d’Aÿ sizzles with real tension. Lemon peel, mint, green apple, chalk and crushed rocks abound in a striking, laser-focused Champagne that hits all the right notes. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Disgorged: June 2018. Drinking window: 2020-2030. Score: 94 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Dec. 2019)

63768 (D) 750 mL $67.00

KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE BRUT CHAMPAGNEAC

TASTING NOTE: My second (or third) note for the Krug Grand Cuvée in 2011, each new tasting note serves as a valuable reminder of how stupendous this particular champagne is. This recording: pale-light greenish-straw in colour, as alluring and decadent as ever, exhibiting sensational scents of resounding spice-infused French toast, white flowers, lime, biscuits, ginger, jasmine, vanilla, pistachios, minerals, and grapefruit. Extremely complex, with mesmerizingly pure, polished fruit, excellent acidity, and an outstanding, lasting hint of French toast and Asian spice on the finish. Simply put, at least to me, a champagne of unbelievable structure, finesse, style, and richness. The ultimate non-vintage collector’s bubbly! Now-2032++ (much longer than previous estimates). Score: 96 (Julian Hitner, winealign.com, Sept. 11, 2014)

38562 (XD) 750 mL $333.00

RUINART BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNEAC

TASTING NOTE: This offers all the trim sleekness of a well-built racing sailboat,

CHAMPAGNE

BOLLINGER LA GRANDE ANNÉE BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 2012AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2012 La Grande Année Rosé is airy, gracious and so wonderfully inviting. Crushed flowers, mint, white pepper and red berry fruit are all gracefully woven together. Today, the 2012 is naturally quite young and still shows the tension of a Champagne that was disgorged just a few months ago. Readers who prefer Champagnes with softer edges and a bit more flavor complexity will want to cellar the 2012. I have to admit, I very much like the wine today, in its youthful state, where its energy and focus are front and center. The 2012 is a blend of 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay taken from 21 villages built around a core of Aÿ and Verzenay Pinot Noir and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oiry Chardonnay, crus that are quite complementary. Disgorged January 2020. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Drinking window: 2020-2032. Score: 96 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Nov. 2020)

993378 (XD) 750 mL $255.00

BOLLINGER R.D. EXTRA BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2007AC

In 1963, Madame Bollinger selected the first bottles of what was to become the legendary Bollinger R.D. (“Recently Disgorged”), then known as Réserve 1947. Her idea was to choose an older vintage that was disgorged late; a daring move at a time when aged Champagnes were not yet as fashionable as they’ve since become. This brand new release of the 2007 hasn’t yet been reviewed, but given the 2004 vintage (disgorged in 2017) received 96 points from Wine Spectator, expect to be impressed.

933606 (XD) 750 mL $307.00

while the flavors unfurl on the palate like a full spinnaker sail. Macerated raspberry and poached apricot fruit is underscored by smoke and toast notes, and pleasing hints of crystallized honey, tangerine zest and dried thyme echo on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2030. Score: 94 (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2020)

239806 (XD) 375 mL $78.00

TARLANT PRESTIGE MILLÉSIME L’ÉTINCELANTE BRUT NATURE CHAMPAGNE 2002AC

TASTING NOTE: An assemblage of 57% Chardonnay, 29% Pinot Noir and 14% Pinot Meunier, the 2002 Millésime Prestige l’Étincelante (literally: the sparkling one) opens with an exciting bouquet that displays lovely matured yet precise fruit aromas along with brioche, stony and flinty notes. On the palate, the 2002 is intense, firm and vibrantly fresh, showing a juicy, chalky texture and stimulating salinity in the long yet still young finish. This is one of the best vintage Champagnes I have tasted here so far. Drink date: 2020-2040. Score: 95+ (Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com, Aug. 31, 2018)

18137 (XD) 750 mL $215.00

VEUVE CLICQUOT EXTRA BRUT EXTRA OLD CHAMPAGNEAC

TASTING NOTE: The ‘Assemblage’ – a preciser word than blend to describe its intricacy – is drawn from the house’s famous collection of reserve wines, in particular the 1988, 1996, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 vintages. The grape varieties are very close to the classic choices that Veuve Clicquot herself preferred as she built her brand post 1815: today, 47% Pinot Noir, 27% Chardonnay and 26% Pinot Meunier – the quintessence of the house’s heritage & core values. More innovatively, and perhaps uniquely among the big houses, Veuve Clicquot Extra Brut, Extra Old is double aged – three years on lees in vats (up to 5% oak), then three years in bottle before release. This slow maturing


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is great aging potential here. So while the wine is ready, it would be a shame not to wait until 2022 for full maturity. Ranked #40 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2020. Score: 95 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2020)

20380 (XD) 750 mL $47.00

AUSTRIA

Wachau, here it comes: #27 on Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections.

WHITE WINE

DOMÄNE WACHAU ACHLEITEN SMARAGD RIESLING 2018Wachau

TASTING NOTE: A subtle but pure note of Mandarin orange rises from the glass. On the palate, a far more lemony flavor takes over, reminiscent as much of fresh, ripe Amalfi lemon peel as of candied lemon. It is pervasive and driven, filling mouth and mind with its citrus richness and allure. There is drive, concentration, ripeness and zest. The finish is long, dry and very appetizing. Drink 2025-2045. Ranked #27 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2020. Score: 96 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2020)

351379 (D) 750 mL $39.00

ITALYHighlights include highly rated Barolo and large-format bottles from Antinori.

ALTO ADIGEWHITE WINE

PETER ZEMMER GIATL RISERVA PINOT GRIGIO 2017DOC Alto Adige

TASTING NOTE: 100% Pinot Grigio. Rich candied fruit aromas following through

allows the wine to become soft and mellow yet light-footed, needing a tiny dosage of just three grams of sugar; the smallest figure in the house’s history. A Champagne for refined cuisine – try tartare of scallops, risottos, sushi and sashimi. Lovely colour bright, delicate gold twinkles, superfine flowing cordon of bubbles. Poised intensity of aromas/ flavours, greengage, peach and spiced lemon, a soupçon of liberating oak. Toasty finale. Drink: 2018-2025. Score: 95 (Michael Edwards, decanter.com, April 11, 2017)

507889 (XD) 750 mL $100.00

LANGUEDOCWHITE WINE

GÉRARD BERTRAND DOMAINE DE L’AIGLE CHARDONNAY 2019AP Limoux

TASTING NOTE: From another of Bertrand’s Languedoc estates, this one at 450 meters above sea level, the 2019 Limoux Domaine de l’Aigle Chardonnay includes both tank and barrel-matured components. It’s ripe and fairly full-bodied, with tropical notes (guava and pineapple), hints of toasty oak and bright lemon-lime flavors. Custard-textured and plump on the palate, it finishes with hints of silk and grilled citrus. Drink date: 2020-2023. Score: 90 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, June 30, 2020)

377671 (XD) 750 mL $35.00

LOIREWHITE WINE

DOMAINE FOUASSIER LES ROMAINS SANCERRE 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: This beautifully rich, superbly textured wine is made from biodynamically grown Sauvignon Blanc. It has a fine tension between crispness and ripe yellow and white fruits. There

to the intense palate with added honey, spice and roasted nut flavours; stunning with a very impressive distinct style. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2020)

11605 (XD) 750 mL $43.00

CAMPANIARED WINE

MASTROBERARDINO RADICI TAURASI 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: A benchmark for Aglianico, Radici was first produced in 1986. A wine to age for decades, yet surprisingly approachable now. Great density with concentration and depth. Aged two years in oak and two in bottle, this has intense, pure fruit allied to subtle oak, fine tannins and elegance. Some smoky, mineral flavours starting to appear. Ultra refined. A wine with real sense of place. Drinking window: 2023-2050. Score: 96 (Andy Howard, MW, decanter.com, July 25, 2020)

340562 (XD) 750 mL $60.00

FRIULIRED WINE

LE VIGNE DI ZAMÒ VIGNE 50 ANNI MERLOT 2016DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli

TASTING NOTE: What an amazing aroma to this old-vine wine with violets, blackberries, and black olives. Full to medium body. Ultra-fine tannins and a gorgeous finish. Love the texture and intensity. A few more years of age in the bottle will give this such fascinating. Drink or hold. Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

19002 (XD) 750 mL $69.00


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Barolo that screams with character. Beams of tannin punctuate the finish. Massolino’s 2014 is one of the greatest Vigna Riondas I have ever tasted. Drinking window: 2024-2041. Score: 98+ (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 2020)

103077 (XD) 750 mL $217.00

NEGRO GIUSEPPE PIAN CAVALLO BARBARESCO 2016DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Rose petal, sunbaked earth, wild herb and woodland berry aromas come together on this linear, structured red. Vibrant and precise, the palate shows intriguing tension, doling out red cherry, pomegranate, star anise and white pepper framed in taut, fine-grained tannins. It’s balanced, with bright acidity. Editors’ Choice. Score: 95 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 1, 2019)

18312 (XD) 750 mL $60.00

PAOLO SCAVINO BRIC DËL FIASC BAROLO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The redcurrant-compote character really pops out here, before dried cranberries, licorice and spice box all come to the fore. Tannic and very expansive, sweeping through a whole array of red berries via linear acidity and wrapping itself up in a long finish. Drink from 2023. Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

335950 (XD) 750 mL $136.00

PAOLO SCAVINO BRICCO AMBROGIO BAROLO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Plenty of burnt oranges and lemons, wild strawberries, cedar and spices. The palate is muscular and powerful, veiled in a sheen of grainy and chewy tannins that surround layers of vibrant red fruit. Drink from 2023. Score: 97 (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 3, 2020)

332007 (XD) 750 mL $88.00

MARCHEWHITE WINE

COLPAOLA VERDICCHIO DI MATELICA 2018DOC

TASTING NOTE: With vineyards at 650m, Colpaola is the highest estate in the Matelica zone. Notes of orange zest, oregano and minerals on the nose lead to a lean and lively palate of great intensity and an almost stony, flinty finish. Drinking window: 2023-2028. Score: 95 (Michael Garner, decanter.com, April 25, 2020)

19438 (XD) 750 mL $26.00

PIEDMONTRED WINE

MANZONE GRAMOLERE BAROLO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Barolo Gramolere is more powerful and overly dense than the Castelletto tasted alongside it. Sweet tobacco, spice, mint, cedar and tobacco are all laced together. Rich and supple, the Gramolere will drink well with just a few years in bottle. I have a slight preference stylistically for the Castelletto, but it is impossible not to love the Gramolere for its immediacy. Drinking window: 2022-2035. Score: 94 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Nov. 2019)

318105 (XD) 750 mL $73.00

MASSOLINO RIONDA RISERVA BAROLO 2014DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The 2014 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a stunning wine. Sweet, perfumed and deep, the 2014 is off-the-charts great. Dark red and purplish berry fruit, mint, lavender, spice and hard candy infuse the 2014 with striking layers of nuance. But what really impresses about the 2014 is its depth and huge vertical build. All the elements fall into place in a sumptuous, deep

VIETTI BARBARESCO MASSERIA 2016DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Barbaresco Masseria is without question one of the wines of the vintage. Powerful and explosive with stunning lift, the 2016 is just gorgeous. Dried flowers, mint, blood orange, red cherry and chalk infuse the 2016 with striking layers of nuance, but it is the wine’s balance and total sense of harmony that leave the deepest impression. Vivid, powerful and wonderfully alive in the glass, the Masseria will thrill readers lucky enough to own it. The 2016 is such a stunning wine. The Masseria is a blend of several sites built around a core of fruit from Giaccone, in Treiso, along with Pora and Faset, both in Barbaresco. All I can say is: Wow! Drinking window: 2024-2056. Score: 97 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 2020)

75952 (XD) 750 mL $127.00

VIETTI CASTIGLIONE BAROLO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Barolo Castiglione is a soft and elegant expression with marked freshness and delineated fruit. Indeed, Luca Currado maintains that 2015 was not a hot vintage per se, and any jammy notes that might appear in the vintage may have to do with an overzealous approach to leaf pulling during the summer season. Old habits die hard, he says, and leaving the leaves intact contributes to the color stabilization of the wine and the successful management of its acidity. From an analytical point of view, this wine does flaunt that much-needed inner crispness. It adds focus and sharpness to the layers of dark, succulent fruit that appear on first nose. Drink date: 2021-2038. Score: 94 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, June 28, 2019)

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PUGLIARED WINE

COPPI SENATORE PRIMITIVO 2015DOC Gioia del Colle

TASTING NOTE: For the third year in a row, Gioia del Colle Primitivo Senatore receives the Three Glasses award, though, unlike the two other instances when a version refined long time in the cellar did so, here the winner is a 2015 wine. Its black fruits and spices are replaced by an amazing lasting palate, which is both full and spirited. Score: BBB (Gambero Rosso Italian Wines, 2019)

19006 (XD) 750 mL $40.00

SICILYRED WINE

PLANETA SANTA CECILIA NOTO 2016DOC

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Noto Santa Cecilia takes its icon Sicilian wine status to heart and delivers a knockout perform- ance that is both powerful and elegant, Sicilian and international. A wine like this needs revisiting every once in a while and you can taste the more focused and streamlined style in a recent vintage like this compared to one that may have been released ten or more years ago. The importance of a wine like this is that it creates a blueprint or a timeline for Sicilian winemaking in general. You can trace the stylistic changes through the years. In this case, dark fruit is followed by scorched earth, black olive and wild Sicilian fennel. Those authentic Nero d’Avola aromas emerge with momentum and determination. Drink date: 2019-2030. Score: 94 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Oct. 17, 2019)

354589 (XD) 750 mL $55.00

TUSCANYRED WINE

ANTINORI PIAN DELLE VIGNE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The nose shows an alluring display of hauntingly dark florals giving way to crushed black cherry, plums, and tobacco, with hints of spiced citrus and undergrowth adding further depths. On the palate, silky textures flood the senses with ripe red and black fruits, carried by vibrant acids, as sweet spices and minerals slowly saturate, and fine tannin begins to mount toward the finale. The finish is long and structured, resonating on zesty wild berry fruits, spice, and minerals; yet its tannic heft keeps it all in check. The 2015 Pian delle Vigne is one of the few wines of the vintage that requires some time in the cellar, and with this balance of primary fruits, acids, and structure, it should emerge as something to behold. Drinking window: 2024-2034. Score: 94 (Eric Guido, vinous.com, April 2020)

403543 (XD) 1500 mL $190.00 403550 (XD) 3000 mL $389.00

BRANCAIA IL BLU 2016IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: This blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese and a smaller percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon has one of the most impressive track records of a modern Tuscan blend that I can think of. The 2016 Il Blu is a beautifully balanced and precise blend that pits the freshness and authenticity of Sangiovese against the softness and fruitiness of the Merlot. Although the Sangiovese plays a supporting role in the blend, its influence and signature go far to creating the overall identity of this special wine. It’s a very nice effort to celebrate with a grilled T-bone. Drink date: 2019-2035. Score: 96 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Sept. 19, 2019)

31559 (XD) 750 mL $101.00

CORTONESI POGGIARELLI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: This is a very impressive Brunello, characterized by its incredible richness, which remains carefully judged. Vanilla, tar, treacle tart, dried blackberries, pumice and ash spring into action on the nose. Full-bodied and powerful with an ironclad force to the steely tannins. Chewy and long on the decadent finish, but balanced and savory. Drink from 2024. Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 20, 2020)

391284 (XD) 750 mL $130.00

FATTORIA DEI BARBI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Ripe plum and cherry aromas with dried flowers and spices. Some lavender and cedar, too. Full bodied, tight and chewy. Needs time to soften and come together. Better after 2022. Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 20, 2020)

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GAGLIOLE 2016IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: Attractive aromas of crushed berries with hints of flowers. Medium to full body. Firm and chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Toasted oak showing. Age will pull this together. Try after 2021. Score: 93 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

19289 (XD) 750 mL $86.00

LE MACCHIOLE SCRIO 2016IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: This is another magical edition of Scrio; the crazy peppermint, rosemary, cypress and oregano perfumes should be enough to prove that. But then comes gravitas, in the form of pure blackcurrants and blackberries with graphite. Hints of dried meat. This strikes such a fine balance between power and finesse, wrapping up beautifully


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polished tannins and blue fruit in a velvet extravaganza of flavor and depth. This doesn’t have quite the muscularity as the legendary 2015, but, boy, does it deliver! Drink in 2023 and well beyond that. Score: 98 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 26, 2019)

945352 (XD) 750 mL $254.00

SALCHETO SALCO VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2013Sustainable, DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The 2013 Salco spent two years in oak (70% tonneaux/30% cask) and four years in bottle before being released, which is virtually unheard of these days. Powerful, deep and resonant, the 2013 offers up a compelling mélange of wild cherry, underbrush, incense and leather. There is an explosive energy to the 2013 that is compelling. Quite simply, the 2013 Salco is a tremendous wine by any measure. Drinking window: 2020-2033. Score: 95 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2018)

19004 (XD) 750 mL $75.00

VENETORED WINE

CORTE SAN BENEDETTO CAMPORAL AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO RISERVA 2009DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Owned and run by the Lavarini family, the Corte San Benedetto winery is located in Arbizzano di Negrar, 10km to the northwest of Verona, in an ancient rural court from which the winery takes its name. The family can trace its origins as local landowners back to 1800 and currently farm 18ha of vineyard. This wine hails from vineyards just outside the small town of Camporal, in the hills of Marano di Valpolicella. A blend of 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone and 20% Rondinella, it spends three years in 900-litre oak tonneaux and then another four years in 30hl Slavonian oak casks

before release. Michael Garner: Attractive dried fruit aromas – red cherry, cranberry and fig, with flashes of charred spice and cherry menthol. Full, rich and round with plenty of grip, this is a serious mouthful which is holding up well and could go on. Andrew Jefford: A fine Amarone, being not too forceful or overstated. It’s textured, deep and rich yet very refined and detailed, offering fine-milled tannins and supple, supportive acidity. Wonderful stuff. Monty Waldin: A ripely dark-fruited, concentrated new oak-influenced Amarone from a warm year which is peaking nicely. Big, bold, perhaps not very subtle, but will certainly gain fans for its exuberance, depth and character. Drinking window: 2019-2027. Score: 96 (decanter.com, Dec. 20, 2019)

19451 (XD) 750 mL $173.00

WHITE WINE

PIEROPAN SOAVE CLASSICO 2018Calvarino Vineyard, DOC

TASTING NOTE: Calvarino ’18 presents intense fruity suggestions to the nose, to which cooler and even fruitier notes are echoed thanks to the presence of Tre- bbiano di Soave. The wine is both nimble and nervy in the mouth and later represents itself full of taste and harmony. Score: BBB (Gambero Rosso Italian Wines, 2021)

19010 (XD) 750 mL $32.00

PORTUGALDon’t miss the newest release of Barca-Velha, perfect in its previous incarnation.

RED WINE

CASA FERREIRINHA BARCA-VELHA 2011DOP Douro

Produced only in outstanding vintages, Barca-Velha has been declared only 19 times in its 67-year history. “This is the latest release of what has long been regarded as Portugal’s iconic wine,” gushed Roger Voss of Wine Enthusiast in his 100-point review of the 2008 vintage. “And it is magnificent.” Similar excellence is to be anticipated from this new release, particularly since Wine Spectator rated the Douro region’s 2011 vintage 97 points.

509794 (XD) 750 mL $525.00

CASTELLO D’ALBA VINHAS VELHAS 2017DOC Douro

TASTING NOTE: This fine, wood-aged wine has tannins contained with an opulent framework of dark fruits and a dusty texture. One of the Douro’s vineyards of old vines, in a field blend, is the source of this generous, big wine that will be ready from 2021. Score: 91 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2020)

10399 (XD) 750 mL $25.00

WHITE WINE

AVELEDA PARCELA DO ROSEIRAL 2018Vinho Regional Minho

TASTING NOTE: A small parcel close to Aveleda’s stunning rose garden has given a wonderfully spicy wine with a fine smooth texture and great white fruits. This is a serious, long-aging wine that is only just in its first bloom. It will be at its best from 2021. Cellar Selection. Score: 94 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, July 1, 2020)

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SPAIN

Three relatively recent reds and a 20th-century throwback.

RED WINE

BODEGAS RIOJANAS MONTE REAL GRAN RESERVA 1998DOCa Rioja

TASTING NOTE: Floral cherry, raspberry and aged wood aromas are elegant and mature. This Rioja is in regal condition, with smooth tannins and integrated acidity. Dried cherry, red plum, herbs and vanilla create a classic Rioja flavor profile. A supple, long finish puts this in perfect drinking shape, which doesn’t mean it can’t last ... through 2025 or so. Cellar Selection. Score: 94 (Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2015)

18544 (XD) 750 mL $98.00

BODEGAS RIOJANAS MONTE REAL RIOJA GRAN RESERVA 2011DOCa Rioja

TASTING NOTE: Blackberry, prune, raisin, leather and tar aromas are full but refined on the nose. On the palate, this is tight and finely focused. Flavors of blackberry, vanilla and coffee finish steady, with calm, complex notes of tobacco and marzipan rising to the fore of a steady finish. Drink this excellent gran reserva through 2030. Ranked #85 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2019. Score: 93 (Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2019)

18982 (XD) 750 mL $49.00

LEGARIS RESERVA 2015DO Ribera del Duero

TASTING NOTE: Very rich and ripe, intense dark cherries and plums here with nicely integrated spicy oak. The palate has rich dark-plum flavors and immensely long, regal tannins that carry such rich, dark-plum and chocolate flavors. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (jamessuckling.com, Oct. 12, 2020)

18987 (XD) 750 mL $46.00

BRITISH COLUMBIARED WINE

MOON CURSER TOURIGA NACIONAL 2018Vegan, sustainable, BC VQA Okanagan Valley

TASTING NOTE: Full, rich and impressively full-bodied with dark fruit. Intense, broody and even sultry in disposition. Black currant and licorice are generously offered on the palate. Notably complex with very good length. Score: 91 (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com, Nov. 16, 2020)

20365 (XD) 750 mL $78.00

AUSTRALIAStandish’s Shiraz flirts with perfection in a star-studded Aussie lineup.

RED WINE

CHAPEL HILL THE VICAR SHIRAZ 2018McLaren Vale, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: Machine-picked, destemmed, crushed, open ferment with neutral cultured yeast, 19-21 days on skins, basket-pressed, maturation in French oak hogsheads (25% new) for 21 months. There is a certain style to The Vicar that one might call dark and inky. Brooding, too. Maybe it’s the role of oak, maybe it’s in the sourcing of fruit from Chapel Hill’s best growers, or in the hands and mind of the winemaker, but it’s one intense drinking experience. Black throughout, licorice, the full spice rack and Vale savoury earth. Pronounced tannins are there of the journey ahead. Drink by: 2038. Score: 95 (Jeni Port, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2020)

638064 (XD) 750 mL $58.00

ORIGEN DE RESALTE CRIANZA 2015DO Ribera del Duero(Resalte de Peñafiel)

TASTING NOTE: Firm and polished, this solid red shows loamy earth, espresso and clove notes framing a core of currant and dried fig flavors. The muscular tannins are well-integrated and balanced by lively acidity. Harmonious and energetic. Drink now through 2035. Highly Recommended. Score: 93 (Thomas Matthews, winespectator.com, May 31, 2019)

218719 (XD) 750 mL $36.00

CANADAAn impressively complex Chardonnay from Cloudsley Cellars and sustainable sultriness from Moon Curser.

ONTARIOWHITE WINE

CLOUDSLEY WINGFIELD VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2017VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment

TASTING NOTE: Yet another very impressive Cloudsley single vineyard offering from within the large Wismer holdings. It seems a bit leaner, keener and more mineral driven than the others, showing only 12.5% alcohol. The nose is very complex with slightly reductive notes, hazelnut, toast, lemon oil and some pear fruit. There is a sour cream note as well showing on the palate. Very good focus and excellent length, trailing lemon and minerality on the finish. Score: 93 (David Lawrason, winealign.com, Dec. 2, 2019)

16074 (XD) 750 mL $49.95


31 VINTAGES

GLAETZER ANAPERENNA SHIRAZ/CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Barossa Valley, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: I love what Glaetzer’s inclusion of Cabernet brings to the 2017 Anaperenna Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon, giving it additional fragrance and length. Lifted aromas of mint, raspberries and dark chocolate mark the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich and velvety but never heavy, framed by supple tannins that turn silky on the long, long finish. Showing great focus, energy and intensity, expect it to still be going strong in a decade. Drink date: 2020-2035. Score: 97 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, June 11, 2019)

72926 (XD) 750 mL $74.00

HENSCHKE HENRY’S SEVEN 2017Barossa, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: 73% shiraz, 17% grenache and 5% each of mataro and viognier, the shiraz co-fermented with viognier, the grenache and mataro separately, matured in French hogsheads (10% new) for 10 months. The wine has a zesty freshness that is normally asso-ciated with white wines, but without any suggestion of green fruit, just the vintage. There’s every reason to drink this now while its bigger brothers go through their limbering up exercises. Drink by: 2027. Score: 94 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2020)

685578 (XD) 750 mL $50.00

MOSS WOOD AMY’S BLEND 2017Margaret River, Western Australia

TASTING NOTE: A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec and petit verdot. Dense, ripe, fruit-focused red with dark-fleshed plum, blackberry, dried redcurrant, wood-smoke and spicy flavours. A perfectly balanced wine with a backbone of sweet, ripe tannins. Drink date: 2019-2024. Score: 95 (Bob Campbell, MW, therealreview.com, Jan. 15, 2019)

387084 (XD) 750 mL $39.00

STANDISH THE LAMELLA SHIRAZ 2018Barossa Valley, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: Another potentially perfect wine, the 2018 Lamella Shiraz, from the Eden Valley, is full-bodied and velvety in texture. Offering swirls of complex mixed berries, tea and spice, it finishes long and tannic, with plenty of backbone and structure, plus intriguing hints of espresso and chocolate. In contrast to The Standish, it’s more impressive, while The Standish is more opulent and generous. Drink date: 2023-2040. Score: 98-100 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Nov. 27, 2019)

17225 (XD) 750 mL $160.00

TYRRELL’S VAT 9 HUNTER SHIRAZ 2018Hunter Valley, New South Wales

TASTING NOTE: From the oldest and best blocks on the Ashman property, hand-picked and vineyard-sorted, each block vinified separately in open vats, maturation in new and 1yo 2700l French casks until the blend assembled in Dec ’19, then given a further 5 months before bottling. This is a woven tapestry of black fruits studded with sparks of red. Soars after a challenging bouquet. Drink by: 2048. Score: 95 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2020)

237917 (XD) 750 mL $62.00

WHITE WINE

TYRRELL’S VAT 1 HUNTER SEMILLON 2015Hunter Valley, New South Wales

TASTING NOTE: This is a strong edition of vat 1, from a warm and dry season. The nose is all classic lemon and light toast with very attractive purity. The palate is teflon-like, smooth and sleek. So polished and so pure with pristine lemon flavors. Long and fresh. Drink or hold. Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, Oct. 20, 2020)

930495 (XD) 750 mL $62.00

NEW ZEALANDChardonnay from the North Island, Pinot Noir from the South.

RED WINE

SURVEYOR THOMSON CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR 2016Lowburn, Central Otago, South Island(Domaine Thomson)

TASTING NOTE: Supple pinot noir with a mix of savoury, dried herb and spicy oak flavours, with subtle floral and cherry characters supported by fine, peppery tannins. An elegant rather than blockbuster style with cellaring potential. Drink date: 2020-2023. Score: 93 (Bob Campbell, MW, therealreview.com, Jan. 22, 2020)

17253 (XD) 750 mL $63.00

WHITE WINE

KUMEU RIVER MATÉ’S VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2019Estate bottled, Kumeu, Auckland, North Island

TASTING NOTE: This has a very complex array of fruit, from lemon and grapefruit through white and yellow peach and nectarine, then into mango notes. There’s a little honey and nougat, as well as a minerally edge. The palate has intense flavors that follow the aromas and aligns them in a textural masterpiece of elegant length and discreet power. Smart wine. Drink or hold. Score: 98 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 10, 2020)

204032 (XD) 750 mL $76.00


32 VINTAGES

SOUTH AFRICAMassive scores and modest prices from big names in South African wine.

RED WINE

GLENELLY LADY MAY 2013WO Stellenbosch

TASTING NOTE: A worthy successor to the 2012, this top end Stellenbosch blend (marrying Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot) lives up to the Bordeaux pedigree of its legendary owner, May-Eliane de Lencquesaing. Sappy, refined and mineral-etched, it’s fresh and stylish and subtle, with dense, age worthy tannins and a long, tight finish. Drink date: 2019-30. Score: 95 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2017)

480426 (XD) 750 mL $40.00

WHITE WINE

BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF SEMILLON 2018WO Franschhoek

TASTING NOTE: Boekenhoutskloof’s Semillon is the only wine that Gottfried Mocke makes from a flat vineyard – and what a site it is, planted in 1902 on François Malherbe’s farm. Blended with a 40% contribution from much steeper La Colline, it’s subtly wooded, with lanolin, citrus and some stony sap, lovely balance and just a hint of extra perfume from a splash of Muscat d’Alexandrie. Drink date: 2021-2028. Score: 95 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2020)

52100 (XD) 750 mL $40.00

WILDEBERG WHITE 2019WO Franschhoek

TASTING NOTE: An impressive follow up to the 2018 white, this is another varietal Semillon, made predominantly with fruit from the La Colline vineyard, comple-

mented by 15% from the Landau du Val property. Matured in 50% new 500-litre barrels, it has lovely wax, green herb and lanolin notes, tangy acidity and just a hint of lemon peel bitterness. Drink date: 2022-2026. Listed in Tim Atkin’s Wines of the Year in the Semillon category. Score: 95 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2020)

15623 (XD) 750 mL $40.00

ARGENTINATwo single-vineyard stunners from Mendoza’s Uco Valley.

RED WINE

TRAPICHE TERROIR SERIES FINCA AMBROSÍA SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC 2017Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: The purity of malbec in this is captivating with aromas and flavors of crushed raspberries and cherries that deliver an energetic, vivid palate with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Yet, it’s always in focus. Drinkable now, but better in 2022. Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, April 2, 2020)

402941 (XD) 750 mL $45.00

WHITE WINE

CATENA ZAPATA ADRIANNA VINEYARD WHITE STONES CHARDONNAY 2018Uco Valley, Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: A very subtle yet intense White Stones on the nose with stone, bone, lemon-rind and dried-apple aromas that follow through to a full body that is very tight and closed, but shows a compact fruit structure of sliced mangoes and cooked apples. Vivid finish, turning to flamboyant minerality. In reserve still. Better in 2022. Score: 98 (jamessuckling.com, April 2, 2020)

355669 (XD) 750 mL $106.00

CHILE Two valley-grown red blends with stratosphere-soaring scores.

RED WINE

ERRÁZURIZ DON MAXIMIANO FOUNDER’S RESERVE 2017Aconcagua Valley

TASTING NOTE: A warmer year in Aconcagua resulted in a lusher, more succulent character in this Don Max, although that direction had already been defined over the last three vintages at least, and there’s no sign of stopping. This wine continues to have less oak influence and continues to opt for more fresh fruit than over-ripeness. The year may have an influence in that it doesn’t have the nerve it did in 2016, but it’s still a delicious and fruity red. This blend is based on the vineyards in Panquehue, on the Max 5 Vineyard, and is 67% cabernet sauvignon, 12% malbec, 8% carménère, 7% petit verdot, and the rest is cabernet franc. Score: 96 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2020)

501247 (XD) 750 mL $96.00

NEYEN ESPÍRITU DE APALTA 2016DO Colchagua Valley

TASTING NOTE: Half carmenere and half cabernet sauvignon from vines that are more than 130 years old, this wine represents some of Chile’s oldest viticultural heritage with both varieties in a single vineyard. This Neyén comes from a complex cold and rainy year that yielded some magnificent wines, although it also caused many losses due to rot. This is one of the good examples from this vintage. It already shows a certain evolution, with an earthy touch amid notes of very refreshing red fruits. It’s medium bodied with pronounced acidity and excellent, very fine, sharp tannins. Score: 96 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2021)

255976 (XD) 750 mL $60.00


33 VINTAGES

USAThe latest masterpiece from Dominus and a wealth of other treasures from Cali, Oregon and Washington.

CALIFORNIARED WINE

ANAKOTA HELENA MONTANA VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Knights Valley, Sonoma County

TASTING NOTE: Fruit for this was harvested on September 8th, and the wine was bottled six months ago. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard gives up exuberant notions of warm blueberries, crème de cassis, lilacs and chocolate box with hints of fertile loam, licorice and menthol. Medium-bodied, elegant, very fresh and juicy, the palate has beautifully ripe, fine-grained tannins supporting the generous fruit, finishing long and perfumed. Drink date: 2021-2046. Score: 96 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2019)

181131 (XD) 750 mL $170.00

ARGOT STARSTRUCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: Quite ripe and lush, with lots of fig, boysenberry and blackberry compote flavors allied to velvety structure and backed by alder and licorice notes on the finish. For fans of the not-shy style. Drink now through 2028. Score: 92 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Feb. 28, 2021)

20303 (XD) 750 mL $105.00

DOMINUS 2017Estate bottled, Napa Valley(Christian Moueix)

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Dominus is one of the truly epic, grand wines of the vintage. Rich, dense and explosive, with tremendous concentration and sheer

power, the 2017 Dominus captures all the personality of this site along with the natural opulence of the year. Inky dark fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice, plum, gravel and a host of dark spice notes infuse the 2017 with seemingly endless layers of nuance. Over the last two years I have tasted several hundred Napa Valley Cabernets, both from barrel and bottle. There is no question that Dominus belongs among the elite in 2017; it is simply a breathtaking wine. Certainly readers looking for a Napa Valley Cabernet to cellar should put Dominus at the top of their lists. Drinking window: 2025-2047. Score: 98+ (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)

576108 (XD) 750 mL $345.00

DONELAN CUVÉE CHRISTINE SYRAH 2016Sonoma County

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Syrah Cuvée Christine shows just how compelling this vintage is at Donelan. Gracious and lifted, but showing striking depth, the Cuvée Christine is magnificently complete from the very first taste. A rush of dark red/purplish berry fruit, wild flowers, mint, pine, rose petal and spice builds as this classy, polished Syrah shows off its alluring personality. There is much to love about this arrestingly beautiful Syrah. Drinking window: 2022-2032. Score: 97 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, May 2019)

508390 (XD) 750 mL $105.00

KNIGHTS BRIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Knights Valley, Sonoma County

TASTING NOTE: Opulent in toasted oak and dark cherry, this wine is well integrated, structured and lengthy, with elements of clove, dried herb and cedar adding nuance. An accent of sweet tobacco enters on the midpalate, as the wine develops further texture and depth. Score: 94 (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, July 1, 2020)

20364 (XD) 750 mL $175.00

LA SIRENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: Pure class, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon from Sirena is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced mostly from Calistoga and Pritchard Hill fruit. It offers a deep purple hue as well as stunning notes of blueberries, new saddle leather, lead pencil shavings, tobacco, and graphite. It just screams of high-quality Cabernet and is full-bodied, has sweet tannins, flawless balance, and the sexy, approachable style of the 2014 vintage front and center. It’s stunning today yet will cruise for another two decades. Maturity: 2019-2039. Score: 96 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Nov. 14, 2019)

20307 (XD) 750 mL $270.00

LANGETWINS CENTENNIAL ZINFANDEL 2014Sustainable, Lodi

TASTING NOTE: This wine offers vibrant fruit and handsome oak spices on a big structure of firm tannins and a full body. Hints of mint and cedar lead to plump blackberry and raspberry shaded by accents of vanilla and nutmeg. Best through 2026. Score: 93 (Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2021)

20306 (XD) 750 mL $80.00

MERUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Unfined and unfiltered, Coombsville, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: A towering young wine, laden with gorgeously pure plum, boysenberry and blackberry puree flavors, showing flashes of violet and apple wood. Beautifully rendered, with power, grace and beguiling perfume throughout, revealing a long, refined structure through the finish. Best from 2021 through 2035. Highly Recommended. Score: 96 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2019)

508291 (XD) 750 mL $240.00


34 VINTAGES

SEA SMOKE TEN PINOT NOIR 2018Unfined and unfiltered, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County

Named for and produced from a barrel of each of the 10 Pinot Noir clones in the Sea Smoke estate vineyard, the Ten is by far the heartiest and most robust of the winery’s Pinots and sees a greater proportion of new oak barrels. Matured for 16 months in French oak, it’s bottled with no fining and no filtration.

59014 (XD) 750 mL $145.00

SILVERADO VINEYARDS GEO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Mt. George Vineyard, Coombsville, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: Black, inky earthiness defines the nose and palate, along with a round, silky mouthfeel. Cocoa and dried violets appear against a slightly dusty backdrop, while notes of leather, black olive, and slate are soul-stirring. This vintage is GEO’s most elegant to date, but its robust, statuesque character remains intact. Score: 96 (Meridith May, SOMM Journal, Jan./Feb. 2021)

471409 (XD) 750 mL $99.00

STORMY WEATHER WANDERING STAR CABERNET FRANC 2016Coombsville, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: Produced from 100% Cabernet Franc, coming from Oakville, the 2016 Cabernet Franc Wandering Star spent 30 months in French oak barrels, 80% new. Deep garnet-purple in color, it gives up a pretty floral perfume of red roses and lavender over a core of raspberry pie, wild blueberries and Morello cherries with hints of pencil shavings and forest floor. The full-bodied palate delivers taut, muscular red and blue fruit preserves with a firm, grainy texture and a lively backbone, finishing long with impressive elegance and sophistication. 194 cases were made. Drink date: 2021-2041. Score: 94 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Dec. 19, 2019)

20300 (XD) 750 mL $120.00

ORIN SWIFT PALERMO 2018Napa Valley

Making its Classics Collection debut, the Palermo from cult darling Orin Swift is made from Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from several reputed Napa Valley vineyards – including Sun Lake, Heitz, Cypress and Stagecoach – and spends 12 months in French oak before release. The 2017 vintage nabbed 92 points from Wine Spectator, so expect big things.

521716 (XD) 750 mL $77

SEA SMOKE SOUTHING PINOT NOIR 2018Unfined and unfiltered, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County

“Has there been another producer of Pinot Noir in California that has caused as much buzz among Pinot enthusiasts? The emphasis here is on meticulous management of the vineyards using a combination of cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled vineyard team ... There are three estate bottlings repre-senting a blend of different blocks of the estate vineyard: Southing, Botella and Ten ... The Sea Smoke lineup of Pinot Noirs are a hot ticket and sold primarily through the mailing list. Allocations are tight.” (William Gaffney, PinotFile, vol. 9, issue 49, Oct. 20, 2014)

Harvested by hand and matured in French oak for 16 months, Southing is bottled with no fining and no filtration.

9795 (XD) 750 mL $145.00

WHITE WINE

LAIL VINEYARDS BLUEPRINT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019Totem Estate, Yountville & Coombsville, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: This white is fermented in French oak barrels, 30% of them new, and then aged in stainless steel – offering the best of both worlds. Quenching flavors of stone fruit highlight a rounded, rich palate, dusted in dried herb and earth. Score: 94 (Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2020)

19294 (XD) 750 mL $69.00

PEAKE RANCH CHARDONNAY 2018Peake Ranch Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills

TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Chardonnay Peake Ranch Vineyard comes from the estate and was barrel fermented and aged in 45% new French oak. Golden apples, spice, white flowers, and a hint of salinity all emerge from the glass, and it’s beautifully textured and medium to full-bodied, with bright, crisp acids and a great finish. It’s going to evolve for a decade. Maturity: 2020-2030. Score: 95 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Aug. 4, 2020)

20302 (XD) 750 mL $89.00

RHYS VINEYARDS HORSESHOE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2017Santa Cruz Mountains

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard is richer and more textured than the Alpine Chardonnay, but the two wines share tremendous energy and drive. Tangerine peel, almond, white flowers and light tropical notes grace this layered, utterly exquisite Chardonnay. The interplay of richness and vibrancy is simply compelling. Drinking window: 2020-2029. Score: 95 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Oct. 2019)

547257 (XD) 750 mL $155.00


35 VINTAGES

STONESTREET UPPER BARN CHARDONNAY 2017Alexander Valley, Sonoma County

TASTING NOTE: I was blown away by the 2017 Chardonnay Upper Barn Vineyard, one of the finest Chardonnays in this report. Coming from the oldest estate vines on the Alexander Valley site, planted in 1982, and aged 11 months in 50% new French oak, it leads with an incredible bouquet of pineapple, white flowers, crushed rocks, and spice. With medium to full body, high yet integrated acidity, a thrilling texture, and a great, great finish, this is pure class and a remarkable effort from this estate. It’s drinking brilliantly today yet I suspect has the class to evolve for over a decade. Maturity: 2019-2029. Score: 98 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, June 14, 2019)

253542 (XD) 750 mL $150.00

OREGONRED WINE

SOTER MINERAL SPRINGS RANCH PINOT NOIR 2017Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley

TASTING NOTE: Beautifully fresh and complex with very fragrant, violet-like aromas, together with blueberries, cocoa, red cherries, oyster shell, a swathe of fresh herbs and much, much more. The palate offers a very succulent, focused sense of power and a long, chiseled feel that carries blueberries and red cherries very long and very fresh. Try from 2023. Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, Jan. 30, 2020)

424283 (XD) 750 mL $100.00

WHITE WINE

ANGELA VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY 2018Willamette Valley

TASTING NOTE: This terrific wine opens with rich flavors that run the gamut from butter to citrus, apple and papaya. It’s long, creamy and salty, with precise and wonderfully complex flavors. Fermented in oak with native yeast, it was then aged another year in oak and a further six months in tank. Editors’ Choice. Score: 94 (Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2020)

20507 (XD) 750 mL $55.00

WASHINGTONRED WINE

DELILLE CELLARS D2 2017Columbia Valley

TASTING NOTE: Opens with supple and expressive red currant, green olive and clove flavors, then shifts gears and takes on increasingly muscular yet polished tannins on the long finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2028. Ranked #63 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 wines of 2020. Score: 93 (Tim Fish, winespectator.com, Sept. 30, 2020)

20301 (XD) 750 mL $65.00

L’ECOLE NO. 41 PERIGEE 2017Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley

TASTING NOTE: This is a deep, richer palate with currants, flowers, white chocolate and some almonds. It’s full-bodied with plush tannins and a chewy finish. Yet, it’s so attractive and pretty. A blend of 50% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot, 11% cabernet franc, 9% petit verdot and 9% malbec. Needs more time. Try after 2022. Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, June 1, 2020)

374413 (XD) 750 mL $89.00

FORTIFIED WINEA rare aged white Port from the oldest wine house in Porto.

KOPKE COLHEITA WHITE PORT 2008DOP, Portugal

TASTING NOTE: 30% Viosinho, 25% Rabigato, 30% Malvasia. Subdued nose with cherry and almond hints. Unctuous palate with apricot richness, with a persistent, just-fresh and elegant finish. Score: 91 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2018)

342964 (S) 750 mL $40.00

36 VINTAGES

SIZE PRODUCT PRICE PRODUCT (mL) number (per btl.) SCORE

MAY 2021 PRODUCT SUMMARY

FRANCE - BORDEAUX RED WINE

CHÂTEAU HAUT-SEGOTTES 2015 750 19001 $51.00 JS 94 CHÂTEAU LA CABANNE 2015 750 578732 $80.00 JS 95 CHÂTEAU PHÉLAN SÉGUR 2015 750 18848 $113.00 JS 94 CHÂTEAU PIPEAU 2016 1500 258558 $132.00 JS 93 CHÂTEAU PRIEURÉ-LICHINE 2010 750 300103 $154.00 JS 94 CONFIDENCES DE PRIEURÉ-LICHINE 2015 750 20168 $54.00 VIN 91 LE MARGAUX DU CHÂTEAU DE MALLERET 2015 750 20165 $69.00 JS 94 LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2014 750 20389 $435.00 RP 93 FRANCE - BORDEAUX WHITE WINE

LA CHAPELLE DE LAFAURIE-PEYRAGUEY 2015 375 477588 $32.00 JS 93 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE RED WINE

DOMAINE JESSIAUME LES BROUILLARDS VOLNAY 1ER CRU 2017 750 18495 $81.00 WE 93 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE WHITE WINE

BACHELET-RAMONET CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2018 750 19705 $88.00 DOMAINE BACHELET-MONNOT CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2018 750 435677 $103.00 BH 89-92 DOMAINE BERTHELEMOT ABBAYE DE MORGEOT 750 19665 $105.00 CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2018 DOMAINE GERMAIN MONTHÉLIE BLANC 2019 750 18775 $53.00 JEAN-CLAUDE BOISSET LE LIMOZIN MEURSAULT 2018 750 77289 $87.00 LOUIS JADOT MORGEOT CLOS DE LA CHAPELLE 750 635011 $132.00 RP 93+ CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2017PATRICK JAVILLIER LES TILLETS MEURSAULT 2018 750 714899 $105.00 VIN 91 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CHABLIS WHITE WINE

ALBERT BICHOT DOMAINE LONG-DEPAQUIT LES CLOS CHABLIS GRAND CRU 2018 750 10184 $110.00 WE 97 ALBERT BICHOT DOMAINE LONG-DEPAQUIT LES VAUCOPINS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017 750 76695 $53.00 JS 93 PASCAL BOUCHARD LES VIEILLES VIGNES MONTMAINS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2015 750 18850 $51.00 WE 92 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE CHALONNAISE RED WINE

DOMAINE ADÉLIE EN PIERRE MILLEY MERCUREY 2018 750 18400 $43.00 DOMAINE DE SUREMAIN EN SAZENAY MERCUREY 1ER CRU 2017 750 227116 $59.00 WE 93 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE CHALONNAISE WHITE WINE

ALBERT SOUNIT LES COÈRES MONTAGNY 1ER CRU 2017 750 19704 $49.00 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - MÂCONNAIS WHITE WINE

DOMAINE DU ROC DES BOUTIRES EN BERTILIONNE POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2018 750 18855 $56.00 RP 92 THIBERT PÈRE & FILS LES CRAS POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2015 750 19715 $65.00 VIN 92

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SIZE PRODUCT PRICE PRODUCT (mL) number (per btl.) SCORE SIZE PRODUCT PRICE PRODUCT (mL) number (per btl.) SCORE

FRANCE - RHÔNE - NORTHERN RHÔNE RED WINE

E. GUIGAL LA LANDONNE CÔTE-RÔTIE 2016 750 12479 $605.00 VIN 98 E. GUIGAL LA MOULINE CÔTE-RÔTIE 2016 750 12477 $605.00 VIN 98E. GUIGAL LA TURQUE CÔTE-RÔTIE 2016 750 12478 $605.00 VIN 97 GUY FARGE PASSION DE TERRASSES SAINT-JOSEPH 2018 750 19685 $60.00 RP 93-95J. DENUZIÈRE CORNAS 2017 750 666834 $59.00 WE 94 YVES CUILLERON CAVANOS SAINT-JOSEPH 2018 750 699397 $52.00 VIN 93 FRANCE - RHÔNE - SOUTHERN RHÔNE RED WINE

CHÂTEAU MONT-REDON LE PLATEAU CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2016 750 18992 $187.00 WS 95 DOMAINE RAYMOND USSEGLIO LA PART DES ANGES CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2018 750 18990 $106.00 RP 96 FAMILLE PERRIN LES HAUTS DE JULIEN VIEILLES VIGNES VINSOBRES 2017 750 673418 $46.00 RP 94-96 FRANCE - RHÔNE - SOUTHERN RHÔNE WHITE WINE

CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE BLANC 2019 750 932590 $94.00 JD 95 FRANCE - ALSACE WHITE WINE

CAVE DE TURCKHEIM BRAND RIESLING 2017 750 21303 $41.00 WE 94 FRANCE - CHAMPAGNE DEUTZ CLASSIC BRUT CHAMPAGNE 750 167486 $65.00 JS 92 J.L. VERGNON MSNL CHETILLONS ET MUSSETTE EXTRA BRUT 750 11135 $145.00 JS 96 BLANC DE BLANCS GRAND CRU CHAMPAGNE 2010 LAURENT-PERRIER BRUT MILLÉSIMÉ CHAMPAGNE 2008 750 983874 $95.00 WE 96 FRANCE - LANGUEDOC RED WINE

GÉRARD BERTRAND L’HOSPITALITAS LA CLAPE 2018 750 683532 $75.00 RP 95 GERMANY - MOSEL WHITE WINE

DR. H. THANISCH GRAACHER HIMMELREICH GG RIESLING 2018 750 18227 $45.00 DWWA 95 GERMANY - RHEINGAU WHITE WINE

LEITZ RÜDESHEIMER DRACHENSTEIN ERSTE LAGE RIESLING TROCKEN 2018 750 18232 $50.00 DEC 93


AWC winecompanion.com.auAWS Australian Wine ShowcaseBH burghound.comDEC decanter.comDWWA Decanter World Wine AwardsGD guiadescorchados.cl

JD jebdunnuck.comJS jamessuckling.com PG Peñín Guide to Spanish WineRP robertparker.comTAT timatkin.com TRR therealreview.com

VIN vinous.com WAL winealign.com WE Wine Enthusiast WS winespectator.com

Scores We have included scores from the following sources:

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HUNGARY WHITE WINE

ROYAL TOKAJI 5 PUTTONYOS TOKAJI ASZÚ 2013 250 972836 $28.95 WE 96 ITALY - BASILICATA RED WINE

ELENA FUCCI TITOLO AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE 2017 750 314971 $63.00 VIN 93 ITALY - CAMPANIA WHITE WINE

DI MEO F FIANO DI AVELLINO 2019 750 19011 $29.00 WE 91 FATTORIA LA RIVOLTA GRECO TABURNO SANNIO 2019 750 19023 $31.00 WE 93 ITALY - FRIULI WHITE WINE

COLLAVINI TURIAN RIBOLLA GIALLA 2017 750 632398 $31.00 JS 93 ITALY - PIEDMONT RED WINE

GIOVANNI MANZONE CASTELLETTO BAROLO 2015 750 539239 $79.00 VIN 95 ITALY - SICILY RED WINE

PLANETA ERUZIONE 1614 NERELLO MASCALESE 2017 750 17628 $45.00 JS 96 ITALY - TUSCANY RED WINE

IL PALAZZONE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015 750 21105 $95.00 JS 95 LOACKER CORTE PAVONE FIORE DEL VENTO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015 750 17627 $97.00 RP 94 MONTEVERTINE 2017 750 167742 $105.00 VIN 96 MONTEVERTINE LE PERGOLE TORTE 2017 750 316604 $230.00 VIN 98 MONTEVERTINE PIAN DEL CIAMPOLO 2018 750 17786 $50.00 VIN 92 PALAZZO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015 750 660746 $75.00 VIN 94 SAN FELICE POGGIO ROSSO GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2016 750 902809 $69.00 JS 95 TOLAINI MONTEBELLO GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 750 466607 $54.00 WS 94 ITALY - VENETO RED WINE

CAVE DI PRUN RISERVA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2008 750 499889 $68.00 WE 93 TEDESCHI CAPITEL MONTE OLMI RISERVA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 750 964403 $85.00 DEC 95 CLASSICO 2013 PORTUGAL RED WINE

ADÃO ANTÓNIO AGUIAR RESERVA 2014 750 539544 $45.00 DWWA 95 MARIA MORA ENAMORADA 2012 750 18484 $53.00 RP 94 QUINTA DOS MURÇAS RESERVA 2013 750 427229 $44.00 WE 94



SPAIN RED WINE

CAMPO ELISEO 2014 750 280537 $75.00 JS 94 MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA LIMITED EDITION GRAN RESERVA 2013 750 10187 $88.00 RP 94 SPAIN WHITE WINE

MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA CAPELLANÍA RESERVA BLANCO 2015 750 230011 $49.00 TAT 96 CANADA - ONTARIO RED WINE

ICELLARS ICEL VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 750 19343 $49.95 WAL 91 CANADA - BRITISH COLUMBIA RED WINE

TANTALUS PINOT NOIR 2018 750 574228 $47.00 WAL 91 AUSTRALIA RED WINE

ADELINA GRENACHE 2018 750 16577 $55.00 JS 97 ADELINA SHIRAZ 2018 750 16574 $66.00 JS 97 HENSCHKE KEYNETON EUPHONIUM 2015 750 407577 $79.00 DEC 95 MURDOCH HILL THE PHAETON SINGLE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2018 750 16860 $64.00 JS 97 PEPPER TREE THE GRAVELS SHIRAZ 2016 750 16910 $49.00 AWC 95 SHANAHANS IF FOREVER EXISTS SHIRAZ 2016 750 16505 $125.00 AWS 97 NEW ZEALAND RED WINE

BURN COTTAGE MOONLIGHT RACE PINOT NOIR 2018 750 13550 $62.00 TRR 94 TE WHARE RA SINGLE VINEYARD 5182 PINOT NOIR 2015 750 17214 $65.00 JS 97 SOUTH AFRICA RED WINE

GABRIËLSKLOOF THE LANDSCAPE SERIES CABERNET FRANC 2017 750 11092 $50.00 TAT 94 RUPERT & ROTHSCHILD BARON EDMOND 2016 750 433870 $52.00 TAT 93 ARGENTINA RED WINE

TRAPICHE FINCA LABORDE TERROIR SERIES EDICIÓN LIMITADA 750 17927 $45.00 GD 95 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 ZUCCARDI FINCA PIEDRA INFINITA PARAJE ALTAMIRA MALBEC 2016 750 433862 $225.00 RP 100 CHILE RED WINE

DON MELCHOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 750 403980 $160.00 JS 100 ENCIERRA CARMENÈRE 2018 750 19560 $35.00 TAT 95 MONTES FOLLY SYRAH 2017 750 62356 $75.00 JS 96



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USA - CALIFORNIA RED WINE

CAKEBREAD CELLARS BENCHLAND SELECT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 750 924175 $195.00 JD 95+ CAKEBREAD CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 1500 331579 $280.00 JD 92 CAKEBREAD CELLARS DANCING BEAR RANCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT 2017 750 220459 $245.00 JD 97 DUCKHORN THREE PALMS VINEYARD MERLOT 2017 750 34785 $140.00 WS 96 JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 2017 750 710400 $420.00 WE 97 OVID HEXAMETER 2017 750 12024 $500.00 VIN 94 OVID 2017 750 328120 $500.00 VIN 96 RED CAR ESTATE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2015 750 17828 $115.00 JS 95 SEQUOIA GROVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 1500 19890 $180.00 JS 92 TANTARA LINDSAY’S VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2016 750 17745 $99.00 WE 95 TWOMEY ANDERSON VALLEY PINOT NOIR 2018 750 308916 $88.00 TWOMEY MERLOT 2016 750 14043 $100.00 USA - CALIFORNIA WHITE WINE

TWOMEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 750 458695 $40.00 USA - CALIFORNIA SPARKLING WINE

PAULA KORNELL BLANC DE NOIR BRUT SPARKLING 2018 750 20063 $80.00 PAULA KORNELL BRUT SPARKLING 750 20066 $40.00 WE 94 USA - OREGON RED WINE

BRITTAN VINEYARDS CYGNUS BLOCK PINOT NOIR 2016 750 10364 $105.00 WE 96 USA - OREGON WHITE WINE

BRITTAN VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY 2017 750 17708 $69.00 WE 95 DESSERT WINE KLEIN CONSTANTIA VIN DE CONSTANCE 2017 500 5033 $132.00 DEC 97MULLINEUX OLERASAY 2° 375 18805 $97.00 VIN 100 FORTIFIED WINE CUVA VELLA 1980 500 18537 $98.00 PG 95M. CHAPOUTIER TERRA VINYA BANYULS 1998 500 709436 $50.00 VALLADO VINTAGE PORT 2017 750 18272 $89.00 RP 95

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FRANCE - BORDEAUX RED WINE

CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET LIBRARY MIXED CASE 6 X 750 15317 $1,700.00 CHÂTEAU PRIEURÉ-LICHINE 2016 750 10646 $91.00 VIN 96 FRANCE - BORDEAUX WHITE WINE

CHÂTEAU SUDUIRAUT 1999 375 19674 $49.00 JS 95-96 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS RED WINE

DOMAINE AMIOT-SERVELLE CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 2018 750 92254 $132.00 VIN 88-90 DOMAINE AMIOT-SERVELLE LES AMOUREUSES CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU 2018 750 20441 $642.00 VIN 93-95 DOMAINE AMIOT-SERVELLE LES CHARMES CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU 2018 750 92262 $215.00 VIN 92-94 DOMAINE PERROT-MINOT LES FUÉES CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU 2018 750 19938 $314.00 BH 91-93 DOMAINE PERROT-MINOT LES MURGERS DES CRAS NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 2018 750 19937 $177.00 VIN 91-93 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE RED WINE

DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS BEAUNE DU CHÂTEAU 1ER CRU 2018 750 901199 $58.00 JS 92 DOMAINE JEAN-MARC & HUGUES PAVELOT SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE 750 18504 $76.00 VIN 92-94 LES LAVIÈRES 1ER CRU 2018 DOMAINE MICHELLE PHILIPON VIEILLES VIGNES MARANGES 2018 750 13675 $40.00 DOMAINE NICOLAS ROSSIGNOL VOLNAY RONCERET 1ER CRU 2015 750 18785 $121.00 RP 92-94 DOMAINE PAVELOT SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE 2018 750 12235 $50.00 VIN 89-91 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE WHITE WINE

ALBERT BICHOT MORGEOT CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2017 750 12473 $135.00 DEC 94 BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU 2018 750 88708 $524.00 VIN 94-96 CHANZY LES REUCHAUX PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 2018 750 473660 $102.00 WE 93 DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS GENEVRIÈRES MEURSAULT 1ER CRU 2018 750 87049 $129.00 TBB 96 FRANÇOIS D’ALLAINES TÊTE DE CUVÉE MEURSAULT 2017 750 19712 $105.00 FRANÇOIS MIKULSKI MEURSAULT 2018 750 19939 $102.00 DEC 93 FRANÇOIS MIKULSKI MEURSAULT GENEVRIÈRES 1ER CRU 2018 750 19936 $202.00 BH 93 HEITZ-LOCHARDET LA GRUYACHES MEURSAULT 2018 750 19940 $99.00 HENRI DE VILLAMONT LES EMBAZÉES CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2018 750 524041 $105.00 WE 91 HENRI DE VILLAMONT MEURSAULT 2018 750 14768 $95.00 WE 91 JOSEPH DROUHIN LES FOLATIÈRES PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2018 750 968099 $159.00 VIN 90-92 LOUIS JADOT MONTRACHET GRAND CRU 2015 750 529396 $1,152.00 BH 93-95 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CHABLIS WHITE WINE

DOMAINE ROLAND LAVANTUREUX VAU DE VEY CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2018 750 20440 $61.00 VIN 94 DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE BOUGROS CHABLIS GRAND CRU 2018 750 941229 $109.00 DEC 96 DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE VAILLONS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2018 750 700369 $65.00 VIN 91-93MAISON DES HÂTES LES BEAUREGARDS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017 750 20385 $50.00 RP 90

AWC winecompanion.com.auBH burghound.com DEC decanter.com DWWA Decanter World Wine Awards GD guiadescorchados.clGG gilbertgaillard.com

GR Gambero Rosso Italian Wines JD jebdunnuck.comJS jamessuckling.com RP robertparker.comSOMM SOMM JournalTAT timatkin.com

TBB theburgundybriefing.com TRR therealreview.comVIN vinous.comWAL winealign.com WE Wine Enthusiast WS winespectator.com

Scores We have included scores from the following sources:

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FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE CHALONNAISE RED WINE

DOMAINE FRANÇOIS LUMPP LA BRÛLÉES GIVRY 1ER CRU 2018 750 485011 $66.00 BH 88-91 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE CHALONNAISE WHITE WINE

DOMAINE FRANÇOIS LUMPP CLOS DES VIGNES RONDES GIVRY 2018 750 485003 $57.00 TAT 89 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - MÂCONNAIS WHITE WINE

DOMAINE THIBERT PÈRE ET FILS LES MÉNÉTRIÈRES POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2015 750 19716 $84.00 VIN 92+ FRANCE - RHÔNE - NORTHERN RHÔNE RED WINE

DOMAINE BELLE ROCHE PIERRE CROZES-HERMITAGE 2017 750 666826 $90.00 RP 93-96+ DOMAINE BILLON CHRISTOPHE LES ELOTINS CÔTE-RÔTIE 2016 750 20386 $90.00 VIN 92DOMAINE COURSODON SILICE 2018 750 18497 $51.00 DEC 93 GUY FARGE HARMONIE 2018 750 20375 $72.00 RP 92-94 FRANCE - RHÔNE - NORTHERN RHÔNE WHITE WINE

E. GUIGAL EX-VOTO ERMITAGE BLANC 2016 750 54148 $320.00 JD 97 E. GUIGAL LA DORIANE CONDRIEU 2018 750 40527 $149.00 JD 97 REMI NIERO LES RAVINES CONDRIEU 2018 750 638106 $91.00 GG 93 FRANCE - RHÔNE - SOUTHERN RHÔNE RED WINE

DOMAINE FONT DE MICHELLE CUVÉE ÉTIENNE GONNET 750 706556 $89.00 RP 93-95 CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2018 FRANCE - ALSACE WHITE WINE

DOMAINE KIRRENBOURG RIESLING 2017 750 18991 $67.00 WE 96 FRANCE - CHAMPAGNEBOLLINGER LA GRANDE ANNÉE BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 2012 750 993378 $255.00 VIN 96 BOLLINGER R.D. EXTRA BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2007 750 933606 $307.00 GASTON CHIQUET GRAND CRU D’AŸ BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT CHAMPAGNE 750 63768 $67.00 VIN 94 KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE BRUT CHAMPAGNE 750 38562 $333.00 WAL 96 RUINART BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 375 239806 $78.00 WS 94 TARLANT PRESTIGE MILLÉSIME L’ÉTINCELANTE BRUT NATURE CHAMPAGNE 2002 750 18137 $215.00 RP 95+VEUVE CLICQUOT EXTRA BRUT EXTRA OLD CHAMPAGNE 750 507889 $100.00 DEC 95 FRANCE - LANGUEDOC WHITE WINE

GÉRARD BERTRAND DOMAINE DE L’AIGLE CHARDONNAY 2019 750 377671 $35.00 RP 90 FRANCE - LOIRE WHITE WINE

DOMAINE FOUASSIER LES ROMAINS SANCERRE 2018 750 20380 $47.00 WE 95 AUSTRIA WHITE WINE

DOMÄNE WACHAU ACHLEITEN SMARAGD RIESLING 2018 750 351379 $39.00 WE 96





ITALY - ALTO ADIGE WHITE WINE

PETER ZEMMER GIATL RISERVA PINOT GRIGIO 2017 750 11605 $43.00 DWWA 95 ITALY - CAMPANIA RED WINE

MASTROBERARDINO RADICI TAURASI 2015 750 340562 $60.00 DEC 96 ITALY - FRIULI RED WINE

LE VIGNE DI ZAMÒ VIGNE 50 ANNI MERLOT 2016 750 19002 $69.00 JS 95 ITALY - MARCHE WHITE WINE

COLPAOLA VERDICCHIO DI MATELICA 2018 750 19438 $26.00 DEC 95 ITALY - PIEDMONT RED WINE

MANZONE GRAMOLERE BAROLO 2015 750 318105 $73.00 VIN 94 MASSOLINO RIONDA RISERVA BAROLO 2014 750 103077 $217.00 VIN 98+ NEGRO GIUSEPPE PIAN CAVALLO BARBARESCO 2016 750 18312 $60.00 WE 95 PAOLO SCAVINO BRIC DËL FIASC BAROLO 2015 750 335950 $136.00 JS 96 PAOLO SCAVINO BRICCO AMBROGIO BAROLO 2015 750 332007 $88.00 JS 97 VIETTI BARBARESCO MASSERIA 2016 750 75952 $127.00 VIN 97 VIETTI CASTIGLIONE BAROLO 2015 750 703744 $70.00 RP 94 ITALY - PUGLIA RED WINE

COPPI SENATORE PRIMITIVO 2015 750 19006 $40.00 GR BBB ITALY - SICILY RED WINE

PLANETA SANTA CECILIA NOTO 2016 750 354589 $55.00 RP 94 ITALY - TUSCANY RED WINE

ANTINORI PIAN DELLE VIGNE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015 1500 403543 $190.00 VIN 94ANTINORI PIAN DELLE VIGNE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015 3000 403550 $389.00 VIN 94 BRANCAIA IL BLU 2016 750 31559 $101.00 RP 96 CORTONESI POGGIARELLI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015 750 391284 $130.00 JS 96 FATTORIA DEI BARBI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015 750 928028 $65.00 JS 96 GAGLIOLE 2016 750 19289 $86.00 JS 93 LE MACCHIOLE SCRIO 2016 750 945352 $254.00 JS 98 SALCHETO SALCO VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2013 750 19004 $75.00 VIN 95 ITALY - VENETO RED WINE

CORTE SAN BENEDETTO CAMPORAL AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 750 19451 $173.00 DEC 96 CLASSICO RISERVA 2009 ITALY - VENETO WHITE WINE

PIEROPAN SOAVE CLASSICO 2018 750 19010 $32.00 GR BBB

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PORTUGAL RED WINE

CASA FERREIRINHA BARCA-VELHA 2011 750 509794 $525.00 CASTELLO D’ALBA VINHAS VELHAS 2017 750 10399 $25.00 WE 91 PORTUGAL WHITE WINE

AVELEDA PARCELA DO ROSEIRAL 2018 750 18230 $38.00 WE 94 SPAIN RED WINE

BODEGAS RIOJANAS MONTE REAL GRAN RESERVA 1998 750 18544 $98.00 WE 94 BODEGAS RIOJANAS MONTE REAL RIOJA GRAN RESERVA 2011 750 18982 $49.00 WE 93 LEGARIS RESERVA 2015 750 18987 $46.00 JS 94 ORIGEN DE RESALTE CRIANZA 2015 750 218719 $36.00 WS 93 CANADA - ONTARIO WHITE WINE

CLOUDSLEY WINGFIELD VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2017 750 16074 $49.95 WAL 93 CANADA - BRITISH COLUMBIA RED WINE

MOON CURSER TOURIGA NACIONAL 2018 750 20365 $78.00 WAL 91 AUSTRALIA RED WINE

CHAPEL HILL THE VICAR SHIRAZ 2018 750 638064 $58.00 AWC 95 GLAETZER ANAPERENNA SHIRAZ/CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 750 72926 $74.00 RP 97 HENSCHKE HENRY’S SEVEN 2017 750 685578 $50.00 AWC 94 MOSS WOOD AMY’S BLEND 2017 750 387084 $39.00 TRR 95 STANDISH THE LAMELLA SHIRAZ 2018 750 17225 $160.00 RP 98-100 TYRRELL’S VAT 9 HUNTER SHIRAZ 2018 750 237917 $62.00 AWC 95 AUSTRALIA WHITE WINE

TYRRELL’S VAT 1 HUNTER SEMILLON 2015 750 930495 $62.00 JS 96 NEW ZEALAND RED WINE

SURVEYOR THOMSON CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR 2016 750 17253 $63.00 TRR 93 NEW ZEALAND WHITE WINE

KUMEU RIVER MATÉ’S VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2019 750 204032 $76.00 JS 98 SOUTH AFRICA RED WINE

GLENELLY LADY MAY 2013 750 480426 $40.00 TAT 95 SOUTH AFRICA WHITE WINE

BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF SEMILLON 2018 750 52100 $40.00 TAT 95 WILDEBERG WHITE 2019 750 15623 $40.00 TAT 95



ARGENTINA RED WINE

TRAPICHE TERROIR SERIES FINCA AMBROSÍA SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC 2017 750 402941 $45.00 JS 96 ARGENTINA WHITE WINE

CATENA ZAPATA ADRIANNA VINEYARD WHITE STONES CHARDONNAY 2018 750 355669 $106.00 JS 98 CHILE RED WINE

ERRÁZURIZ DON MAXIMIANO FOUNDER’S RESERVE 2017 750 501247 $96.00 GD 96 NEYEN ESPÍRITU DE APALTA 2016 750 255976 $60.00 GD 96 USA - CALIFORNIA RED WINE

ANAKOTA HELENA MONTANA VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 750 181131 $170.00 RP 96 ARGOT STARSTRUCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 750 20303 $105.00 WS 92 DOMINUS 2017 750 576108 $345.00 VIN 98+ DONELAN CUVÉE CHRISTINE SYRAH 2016 750 508390 $105.00 VIN 97 KNIGHTS BRIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 750 20364 $175.00 WE 94 LA SIRENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 750 20307 $270.00 JD 96 LANGETWINS CENTENNIAL ZINFANDEL 2014 750 20306 $80.00 WE 93 MERUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 750 508291 $240.00 WS 96 ORIN SWIFT PALERMO 2018 750 521716 $77.00 SEA SMOKE SOUTHING PINOT NOIR 2018 750 9795 $145.00 SEA SMOKE TEN PINOT NOIR 2018 750 59014 $145.00 SILVERADO VINEYARDS GEO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 750 471409 $99.00 SOMM 96 STORMY WEATHER WANDERING STAR CABERNET FRANC 2016 750 20300 $120.00 RP 94 USA - CALIFORNIA WHITE WINE

LAIL VINEYARDS BLUEPRINT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 750 19294 $69.00 WE 94 PEAKE RANCH CHARDONNAY 2018 750 20302 $89.00 JD 95 RHYS VINEYARDS HORSESHOE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2017 750 547257 $155.00 VIN 95 STONESTREET UPPER BARN CHARDONNAY 2017 750 253542 $150.00 JD 98 USA - OREGON RED WINE

SOTER MINERAL SPRINGS RANCH PINOT NOIR 2017 750 424283 $100.00 JS 95 USA - OREGON WHITE WINE

ANGELA VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY 2018 750 20507 $55.00 WE 94 USA - WASHINGTON RED WINE

DELILLE CELLARS D2 2017 750 20301 $65.00 WS 93 L’ECOLE NO. 41 PERIGEE 2017 750 374413 $89.00 JS 95 FORTIFIED WINE KOPKE COLHEITA WHITE PORT 2008 750 342964 $40.00 DWWA 91


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