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2008 La Formica Amarone Blend from Italy
#61226 750 mL
2008 La Formica Amarone
90 Wine Spectator
"This shows good grip, derived from the burly tannins and snappy sun-dried fruitlike acidity, layering dark, ripe berry and black cherry fruit with hints of tobacco and cigar box. Drink now through 2023. 800 cases made." 90 Wine Spectator WINE: "From mid September to mid October-Withering for two months in the drying room at 450m height. De-stemming and soft pressing, maceration and fermentation for 15 days in vertical tanks. Delestage, followed by a Malolactic fermentation for 2/3 in Tonneaux of 500 liters and for 1/3 in Barrique." -Importer ESTATE: "The story of La Formica began in 1893 with the construction of a small shrine dedicated to St. Vincent Ferrer to protect his 26 ha of vineyards below. Today, over a century later, the vines continue to thrive in the Cellore d Illasi and neighboring terroitory of Tregnano, at the easternmost extremities of the Valpolicella appellation. The typical Scaglia Bianca soil, along with the average altitude of 320m asl, and the Eastern exposure define the style of these wines: vibrant fruit, powerful, and always elegant." -Importer AMARONE PROCESS: "Grapes are harvested ripe in the first two weeks of October, by carefully choosing bunches having fruits not too close to each other, to let the air flow. Grapes are allowed to dry, traditionally on straw mats. This process is called appassimento or rasinate (to dry and shrivel) in Italian. This concentrates the remaining sugars and flavours and is similar to the production of French Vin de Paille. The pomace left over from pressing off the Amarone is used in the production of Ripasso Valpolicellas." "Modern Amarone is now produced in special drying chambers under controlled conditions. This new approach minimizes the amount of handling that the grapes go through and helps prevent the onset of Botrytis cinerea. In Amarone, the quality of the grape skin is a primary concern as that component brings the tannins, color and intensity of flavor to the wine. The process of desiccation not only concentrates the juices within the grape but also increases the skin contact of the grapes. The drying process further metabolizes the acids within the grape and creates a polymerization of the tannins in the skin which contribute to the overall balance of the finished wine." "The length of the drying process is typically 120 days but varies according to producer and the quality of the harvest. The most evident consequence of this process is the loss of weight: 35 to 45% for Corvina grapes, 30 to 40% for Molinara and 27 to 40% for Rondinella. Following drying, end of January/beginning of February, the grapes are crushed and go through a dry low temperature fermentation process which can last up to 30/50 days. The reduced water content can slow down the fermentation process, increasing the risk of spoilage and potential wine faults such as high volatile acidity. After fermentation, the wine is then aged in barriques made from either French, Slovenian or Slavonian oak." -Jancis Robinson - Oxford Companion to Wine
$39.98 $49.99
2023 Agostino Pavia Grignolino D'asti Grignolino from Italy
#146407 750 mL
$17.99 $19.99
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Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee James Bond Blend from France
#123803 750 mL
Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee James Bond
96 Decanter
60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier sourced from more than 300 crus, including 85% grands and premiers crus; 15% fermented in old oak barrels. The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of every Champagne house, short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug. Its grand recipe explains why, built on incredible depth of 50%-60% reserves. Triumphant complexity is a given at Bollinger, but it’s the dynamic freshness and vitality that really set it apart as one of the most affordable Champagne benchmarks.
$56.99 $83.99
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2020 La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Rioja Reserva Tempranillo / Tinto Fino / Tinta Roriz from Spain
#145163 750 mL
2020 La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Rioja Reserva
93 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
A classical, typical Rioja Alta red with elegant notes of vanilla, coconut, smoked spices and strawberries. Refined and suave, with fine tannins and a long, creamy finish. Juicy and elegant. Really approachable now, but give it two more years to get more mushroom complexity.
92 Luis Gutierrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The younger wine here is the 2020 Viña Alberdi, a versatile version of the Haro reds. It was produced with Tempranillo fermented in stainless steel and matured in American oak barrels for two years (it's sold as Reserva in international markets and Crianza in Spain). It has 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.6 and five grams of acidity. It has a classical nose of ripe fruit, American oak and spices, the subtle notes of forest floor, still young. The palate is velvety and very balanced with polished tannins. Approachable but should also age. 650,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2023.
$18.97 $24.99
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2020 I Capitani Faius Blend from Italy
#129135 750 mL
$17.99 $29.99
2022 Bodegas Muga Reserva Unfiltered Half Bottle Blend from Spain
#152195 375 mL
$18.99 $22.99
2022 Ben Marco Malbec Malbec from Argentina
#146504 750 mL
2022 Ben Marco Malbec
Generous, with a deep base of violet and berry preserves, adding brambly, herb- and pepper-accented berry flavors at the core. Prominent acidity and minerality offers some dimension, adding subtle cocoa bean and spice details on the finish. Drink now through 2040. 16,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported.
$16.99 $19.99
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2019 Credaro 1000 Crowns Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia
#128402 750 mL
2019 Credaro 1000 Crowns Cabernet Sauvignon
95 Aaron Brasher - The Real Review
Young, vibrant and youthful colour in the glass. Black fruit aromas, mulberry and blackberry along with bramble, dried herbs, menthol, cedar and pencil shavings. Dark, rich and full-flavoured, there plenty of blackcurrant, mulberry, dark cherry and spice, there’s a also a lick of soy and meaty umaminess. The wine has a lively line of acidity and granular, layered acidity. Very smart gear, plenty going on.
95 Wine Pilot
Not your shy and retiring kind, 1000 Crowns comes out plush, rich and complex. A fair whack of vanillin oak introduces the black-hearted wine with lifted florals – violet, briar – and tilled earth, undergrowth aromas. The wine can take it. At 14.5% alcohol, it’s on the ripe and generous side. Handsome fine tannins sweep long across the palate emphasising cassis and black fruits with savoury input and some expensive oak-led cigar box characters. Time and patience will reward the drinker.
$39.99 $100.00
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2023 Maison L'envoye Two Messengers Pinot Noir Pinot Noir from United States
#149125 750 mL
2023 Maison L'envoye Two Messengers Pinot Noir
Aromas of dark cherries, potpourri, river stones and violets. The palate is tightly wound with finely integrated tannins, giving flavors of blueberries, rhubarb and dried herbs. Very structured and pure, with a powerful undertone that will soften with time. Drink or hold.
$19.98 $29.99
2024 Domaine Didier Raimbault Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc from France
#151689 750 mL
$32.99 $35.00
Piper Sonoma Brut Blend from United States
#17210 750 mL
$14.99 $21.99
29%
Fonseca 10 Year Tawny Port Port Varieties from Portugal
#46800 750 mL
Fonseca 10 Year Tawny Port
"Refined, with bright flavors of dried berry, plum compote and cherry tart that are long and lush. Very creamy on the finish, which features chocolate mousse. Drink now." —K.M.
$29.99 $41.99
2021 Penley Estate Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia
#147477 750 mL
$24.99 $29.99
2023 Ramey Woolsey Road Chardonnay Chardonnay from United States
#152207 750 mL
2023 Ramey Woolsey Road Chardonnay
96 Antonio Galloni - Vinous
"The 2023 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is one of the stars in this range from Ramey. Creamy and layered, with superb persistence, the 2023 is a real standout. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers, mint, white pepper and tangerine peel soar across the palate. All the elements are so well balanced. What a stunner."
95 Erin Brooks - Robert Parker's the Wine Advocate
"The 2023 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is exotic and perfumed! Peach, lime custard, lemongrass, pie crust and roasted almond aromas pour from the glass. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and sapid with youthfully flinty flavors. Racy acidity adds tension, and it has a very long finish."
$79.99 $99.99
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Grw Menora Alazani Valley Semi Sweet Red (U)p Saperavi from Georgia
#140663 750 mL
$14.99 $18.99
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2020 Quinta Da Chocapalha Red Blend from Portugal
#152280 750 mL
$18.99 $25.99
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Sabatino White Truffle Oil
#35758 each
$14.99 $19.99
Frantoia Novello Extra Virgin Olive Oil
#99645 1L
$39.99 $52.99
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Baron Herzog Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon from United States
#119374 750 mL
$10.99 $15.98
2023 Quartz Chardonnay Chardonnay from Chile
#149571 750 mL
2023 Quartz Chardonnay
90 JoaquÃn Hidalgo - Vinous Media
The 2023 Chardonnay Green Quartz was sourced from Casablanca. Fifty percent of the wine aged for six months in French oak barrels. Golden in hue, it delivers creamy, buttery aromas alongside notes of corn, apple and ginger. Indulgent and rich, the tasty, simple palate delivers balanced finish. This is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
Oatmeal aromas with notes of pineapple, roasted almond and pie crust. Slightly saline on the palate with medium body and bright acidity. Not complex but pretty flavorful in the finish. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink now.
87 Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of tropical fruits invade the nose of this light-bodied wine. The palate delivers subtle notes of mango and pineapple, followed by spices. This is an enjoyable and easygoing Chardonnay. — Jesica Vargas
$14.99 $18.00
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2023 Pierre Girardin Eclat De Calcaire Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay from France
#147141 750 mL
$45.98 $59.99
2023 Paitin Barbera D'alba Serra Barbera from Italy
#146156 750 mL
2023 Paitin Barbera D'alba Serra
91 Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The 2023 Barbera d'Alba Serra is a classy, polished wine. Sweet floral notes and silky tannins give the 2023 tons of charm. Rose petals, spice, tobacco and orange peel all come alive in the glass. This vibrant Barbera is a winner.
90 Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Showing medium-plus richness, the Paitin 2023 Barbera d'Alba Serra offers the potency of the grape but manages an elegant and streamlined style. It opens to dark fruit, dried blueberry and sweet potting soil. To the palate, the wine is short and to the mark. The 2023 vintage is quite subdued, but that's a quality to appreciate in Barbera.
$18.99 $24.99
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2022 Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Sangiovese from Italy
#151419 750 mL
2022 Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva
"A compact and focused red with spiced cherries, raspberries, red licorice, iodine and crushed stones on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with smoothly polished tannins framing the vivid fruit. Long and balanced. Drink or hold."
$28.99 $40.00
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2021 Torre Varano Aglianico Campania Aglianico from Italy
#143706 750 mL
$13.99 $20.00
2023 Raventos I Blanc Brut Blanc De Blancs Conca Del Riu Anoia Blend from Spain
#148414 750 mL
2023 Raventos I Blanc Brut Blanc De Blancs Conca Del Riu Anoia
The 2023 Blanc de Blancs has a textbook nose of Mediterranean sparkling with notes of aromatic herbs, dry hay and straw, reflecting the third year of extremely dry conditions in the zone that delivered a small crop that was harvested earlier than ever and resulted in more concentrated wines. It's 50% Xarel.lo, 35% Macabeu, 10% Parellada and 5% MalvasÃa de Sitges that didn't go through malolactic and refermented and matured in bottle with lees for 18 months. They have access to great grapes (all organic) to produce this wine. It has a vibrant palate with abundant small bubbles and a spark of freshness and is balanced, clean and easy to drink. 200,000 bottles produced. All the bottles have the disgorgement date as a lot number.