Christmas Picks
Zinfandel
Zinfandel "Estate Reserve", Canard Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA 2019 (Czapleski Family, Adam Fox & Brian Graham)
On the nose, cloves, blackberries, allspice and plums with hints of sweet vanilla. Persiminons, figs and brambly black fruit dominate the palate. The rich and full bodied mouth feel gives way to an elegant tannin structure and a long, smooth finish.
$79.95
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Bordeaux
Château Léoville Barton, Saint Julien, FR, 2021
97pts Wine Enthusiast
94pts Vinous
94pts Decanter
94pts Jane Anson
94pts The Wine Independent
94pts Wine Advocate
94pts Vinous
93-94pts James Suckling
93pts Jeb Dunnuck
93pts Wine Spectator
84% Cabernet Sauvignon
11% Merlot
5% Cabernet Franc
94pts Vinous
94pts Decanter
94pts Jane Anson
94pts The Wine Independent
94pts Wine Advocate
94pts Vinous
93-94pts James Suckling
93pts Jeb Dunnuck
93pts Wine Spectator
84% Cabernet Sauvignon
11% Merlot
5% Cabernet Franc
$98.95
$84.95
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Burgundy
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Chaignots", Domaine Henri Gouges, Burgundy, FR, 2020 (100yrs of Family winemaking)
Notes of menthol, spice, warm earth, game & smoky dark berry aromas give way to rich, generously proportioned & more refined middle weight flavors that culminate in a lingering & more complex finale. This is lovely & should repay up to a decade of cellari
$105.95
$87.95
Tempranillo
Tempranillo "Flor de Pingus" Dominio de Pingus, Ribera del Duero, SP, 2020
94pts James Suckling
Aromas of perfumes and violets with blueberries follow through to a medium body with very fine tannins that run the length of the wine and show muscle and length. Linear and toned. Give this time to open and show you more.
Aromas of perfumes and violets with blueberries follow through to a medium body with very fine tannins that run the length of the wine and show muscle and length. Linear and toned. Give this time to open and show you more.
$109.75
Champagne
Champagne "Réserve Brut", Telmont, Épernay, FR, NV (MAGNUM)
Nose is marked by floral notes of a blooming orange tree, a light & herbal sweetness. Like biting into a fresh peach, a fruity crispness on the palate evolves toward more subtle aromas of Earl Grey and bergamot. An exquisite balance between tension & supp
$119.95
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir "MacIntyre Estate Vineyard", DuMOL, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2022
Tiny red & black tightly wound fruits, minerals, cassis & red apple skin then savory umami characters akin to kelp, iodine, & herbal pine notes. Wild berry fruit drives the tangy palate. There's a lovely herbal, woodsy edge emanating from the vines themse
$124.95
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Burgundy
Vosne-Romanée "Vielles Vignes", Michel Magnien, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (4th generation family winemaker)
90pts Burghound
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
$139.95
$124.95