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Our Top Picks for Thanksgiving!

92 Pts Wine Spectator

Punica Barrua 2004

Punica Barrua 2004

"Impressive aromas of ripe fruit and grilled meat follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Juicy and concentrated, yet balanced. Best after 2010. 6,000 cases made." 92 Points - Wine Spectator

"Barrua is the flagship of a partnership between Sebastiano Rosa of Bolgheri’s Tenuta San Guido and the Sardinian producer Santadi, with Giacomo Tachis as consultant. Blended from 85 percent carignano with cabernet sauvignon (10) and merlot (5), this ’04 is dense and full, with chewy tannins that frame a sweet core of currant and cases. It’s a massive wine that will become more sophisticated with ten to 15 years in the cellar." - 92 Points - Wine and Spirits

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92-93 Pts Gary Vaynerchuk

Chateau La Reserve De Louis 2006

Chateau La Reserve De Louis 2006

"This may be the ultimate French collaboration. Possibly the best winemaker in Bordeaux (Stephan Derenoncourt) pairing with the owner of possibly the best restaurant in France (L'Ami Louis). This newly revamped winery is turning out excellent wine in only it's first vintage; most of the credit can go to Derenoncourt and his fabulous team. Dark and brooding, with great integration of oak, tannin and acidity. Polished and showing nicely very early on, this should continue to age well for 10 to 15 years. 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon."

The regular cuvee of this wine earned a 90 Point score from Robert Parker! This was Parker's review on the regular cuvee - "This is the debut vintage from proprietor Thierry de la Brosse, the principal owner of the most famous and expensive bistro in all of Paris, L-Ami Louis. Chateau Louis is part of the estate previously known as Rol de Frombauge, and Stephane Derenoncourt is the force behind the wine. Made from remarkably low yields of 16 hectoliters per hectare, and bottled unfined and unfiltered, the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2006 exhibits sweet aromas of black currants, cherries, spice box, Christmas fruitcake, and roasted herbs. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured, pure, and elegant, with noticeable tannin in the finish, this cuvee will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age, and should keep for 15 years."

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93 Pts Wine Spectator

Virna Barolo Riserva 2003

Virna Barolo Riserva 2003

"This is decadent, with strawberry jam and rose water aromas. Full-bodied and very soft, with pretty, rich fruit and a long, creamy finish. A fruit-forward style. Almost ready to drink. Best from 2011 through 2015. 500 cases made"

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90 Pts Robert Parker

Sbragia Promessa Zinfandel 2006

Sbragia Promessa Zinfandel 2006

"Even better is the 2006 Zinfandel La Promessa, which offers loads of peppery, black cherry, and kirsch fruit, a dense, full-bodied mouthfeel, and a heady finish. This Zinfandel is best drunk in the first 3-4 years of life."

"Ripe yet deftly balanced, with bright raspberry and white pepper aromas leading to lively cherry and anise flavors that finish with sleek tannins. Drink now through 2013. 791 cases made." -90 Points - Wine Spectator

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94 Pts Wine Enthusiast

Pessagno Santa Lucia Pinot Noir 2007

Pessagno Santa Lucia Pinot Noir 2007

"It's hard to believe the price on this wonderful Pinot Noir. It's such a beauty. Ripe, rich and opulent, it shows powerful flavors of cherries, raspberries, red currants, anise, cocoa and sandalwood, yet remains elegant and delicate through the long, spicy finish. Just terrific. Scoop this one up while you can."

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90-92 Pts Robert Parker

Pontifical Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2007

Pontifical Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2007

"The 2007 certainly looks to be a beauty. Deep plum/ruby to the edge, with a sweet kirsch liqueur-scented nose intermixed with some sandy, loamy soil notes and a bit of pepper and spice, this wine has impeccable purity, texture, and depth in a full-bodied, rather traditionally made style. It should drink nicely for 10-15 years. This is an under-the-radar estate run by the Laget-Royer family. I still have magnums of the 1989 in my cellar that are aging beautifully, so they are certainly capable of hitting some very high points in Chateauneuf du Pape."

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91 Pts Wine Spectator

Chehalem Dry Riesling Reserve 2007

Chehalem Dry Riesling Reserve 2007

Our Riesling Top Pick for Thanksgiving

"Light and juicy, with a soft edge to the grapefruit and green apple flavors, remaining fragrant through the generous, distinctly dry finish, deftly balanced with a touch of minerality. Drink now through 2013. 619 cases made." 91 Points - Wine Spectator

"This meticulously crafted Riesling is made from selected lots from the Corral Creek and Stoller vineyards. Harvested at Germanic brix levels, it’s nonetheless bone dry, compact and concentrated, with fruit flavors of apple, pear, pineapple and grapefruit. As expected, there’s plenty of lip-smacking natural acid, giving lift and verve as the wine lingers into an intense and lingering finish" - 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast

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91 Pts Wine News

Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee Margot 2006

Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee Margot 2006

"Garnet hue. Quite compact aromas of red cherry and forest floor. Sweet, fresh and pretty flavors of strawberry and raspberry are as approachable as a serious Pinot can be. Tingly finish."

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92 Pts Wine Spectator

Dominio Basconcillos Ribera Del Duero 2004

Dominio Basconcillos Ribera Del Duero 2004

"Dense and well-integrated, this polished red isn't expressive now, but has beautiful balance, showing hints of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, mineral and toast. Drink now through 2014. 100 cases imported."

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90 Pts Wine Advocate

Escoces Volante Papa Luna 2006

Escoces Volante Papa Luna 2006

"The 2006 Papa Luna is a blend of 70% old-vine Garnacha, 25% Syrah, and 5% Monastrell and Mazuelo aged for 5 months in French and American oak. Dark ruby/purple-colored, it offers up an attractive nose of cedar, spice, vanilla, earth, cherry, and blueberry. This leads to a smooth-textured, sweetly-fruited wine with light tannin and complex flavors. It will evolve for 2-3 years but can be enjoyed now and over the next 6-8 years."

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91 Pts Wine Enthusiast

Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2008

"This is herbal and bell-peppery but not to an extreme, balanced by citrus and pineapple fruit. It`s medium- to full-bodied, with an appealing, slightly oily texture and great length. Drink now; probably would be great with ceviche"

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90 Pts Wine Spectator

Labastida Castillo Rioja Reserva 2001

Labastida Castillo Rioja Reserva 2001

"Fresh, firm and long. This balanced red offers crisp cherry, cola, vanilla, tobacco and fresh herb flavors, supported by well-integrated tannins that give way to a spicy, floral finish. Drink now through 2011. 15,000 cases made." 90 Points - Wine Spectator

"Medium red with a fading rim. Smoky red berry and underbrush on the nose, with subtle vanilla and floral qualities. Juicy strawberry and dried cherry flavors are gently supported by tangy minerals and framed by soft tannins. Turns sweeter on the finish, which is clean, focused and long. Fully mature and delicious" - 90 Points - Josh Raynolds - Stephen Tanzer's IWC

Also scored 90 Points by Jay Miller from Robert Parker's the Wine Advocate!

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