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We're excited to bring you one of the most highly sought-after and difficult to find rosés on the market - 2019 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé!

Domaine Tempier is recognized as one of the top rosé producers in the world. Robert Parker even said, "Always one of my favorite estates, Domaine Tempier's Bandol Rosé remains one of the world's reference points for how much flavor and character can be built into a rosé wine."

Founded in 1834, Domaine Tempier was a working farm with vineyards of Mourvèdre, but when Lucien Peyraud married Lucie ‘Lulu’ Tempier in 1936, the mythic winery truly began.

The focus on Mourvèdre is what separates Bandol form the rest of Provence, especially when discussing rosé. It has the juiciness

Here’s a brand new 93 – 95 RPWA Tuscan wine to add into your wine rotation! We're excited to exclusively offer the latest addition from the Tua Rita family's outstanding line-up, 2018 Tua Rita Lodano Rosso Toscana. Located in a small town, Suvereto, in the Tuscan province of Livorno, Tua Rita is consistently among a small group of first-rate Tuscan producers whose top wines receive critical acclaim.

Tua Rita is well-known for its Redigaffi wine that sells for upwards of $350 per bottle, but its Lodano label is priced at only $42.99. This is an exciting buying opportunity because it allows you to experience the pedigree of a top Tuscan producer for a fraction of the price!

And you can only get the

We love finding inexpensive wines from amazing producers that deliver beyond their price point. It’s one of the most fun and interesting sides of this business! Today, we’re sharing three Italian gems, all priced under $45 that are perfect for gifting - or for yourself. If you’re looking to do holiday gifting, our private wine consultants are happy to assist you. With a surge in online retail sales across many sectors, holiday shipping volume is expected to be much higher this year, which may result in shipping delays. Ordering early will help ensure on-time delivery without delays.

2018 Sette Ponti Crognolo (Tuscany) – You may know Tenuta Sette Ponti for their flagship wine, Oreno, but they also make Crognolo, which consistently ranks among our best-selling value wines. This 94 point, Super-Tuscan style wine is a steal at

It’s time to check wine gifts off of your holiday checklist! If you have a wine lover on your shopping list, you’ve come to the right spot! We have a vast inventory of the world’s greatest wines and amazing, everyday values from Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Italy, Rhone, Spain, Australia and beyond.

While we are known for our inventory of world-class and highly sought-after wines, we are equally passionate about discovering inexpensive gems that still taste like the world’s greatest wines. We’re highlighting five values from around the world that offer great quality and affordability. These wines are perfect for gifting and are all in stock and ready to ship.

2018 Soalheiro Alvarinho Granit – Soalheiro began planting the first Alvarinho vines in the '70s, and today is an international benchmark for Alvarinho wines. Priced at

It’s holiday season, which also means that it’s Champagne season! Our inventory of bubbly has never been better! Whether you’re looking for values or legends, we have a huge selection to shop from. We also add Champagne selections daily, so if you don’t see what you’re looking for, please contact us at sales@sokolin.com or 800.946.3947, and a private wine consultant will be happy to help you.

As some of you are aware, 2008 was a brilliant vintage for Champagne, producing many top wines with huge scores that we’re excited to have in our inventory. Whether you’re enjoying the holidays at home this year or searching for gift ideas for friends, family and colleagues, 2008 Champagne is a great choice!

We’ve seen so many Champagne fans clamoring for this vintage, which has become the most sought-after since the epic 1996 vintage, and the demand has been off the charts!

Two items to note:

1. The 2008 vintage

This holiday, give the gift of wine! Whether you’re searching for legends, values, classics or newcomers, we have a vast inventory of amazing wines for you to gift this holiday.

And it’s never too early to start your holiday shopping. With a surge in online retail sales across many sectors, holiday shipping volume is expected to be much higher this year, which may result in shipping delays. Ordering early will help ensure on-time delivery without delays.

Our dedicated team is happy to assist with single bottle gift orders or large quantity orders that need shipped to multiple clients, colleagues or friends. Just send us the addresses for your gift recipients, your gift note text, and we do the rest!

If you’re looking for what’s hot in the wine world, consider these regions and vintages.

Back-Vintage Bordeaux: We have one of the largest portfolios of back-vintage Bordeaux in the

This $19.99 Chardonnay comes from Greg Brewer, an excellent winemaker in California, who first became well-known for his top-notch Brewer-Clifton label.

"From a vintage described as epic from Greg, the 2018 Chardonnay Bar-M comes from a vineyard just off Highway 101 and vines planted in 1996... "Chablis-like" - Jeb Dunnuck

This wine was released at $30 and has a market high of $45.99. We're excited to be able to offer you this 93 pointer from Santa Barbara County at only $19.99! And it delivers well beyond its under $20 price point!

This Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel tanks

2016 Ulysses is Napa’s next big thing! Many of you scooped up this 99 pointer on pre-arrival. The remainder of that lot has since checked in. 2016 Ulysses is such a GREAT wine! This $155 bottle competes with revered $1,200 wines and has the same mega scores. Just look at the chart below. If you missed 2016 Ulysses on the first offering, here’s another chance to score this epic wine!

Ulysses is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It comes from the Dominus team and Christian Moueix, maker of the iconic Dominus and Petrus. Moueix acquired Ulysses vineyard in 2008 and produced its first vintage in 2012. This property is just south of To Kalon and a bit north of Moueix’s Napanook, producing only 1300 cases in 2016. The winemaker of Ulysses is Tod Mostero who is also the winemaker at Dominus. His impressive resume includes time spent at Petrus,

Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s most well-known red wines and is also one of the best values you can find in the world of wine. If you’re looking for a wine that will over-deliver for the price, Brunello is your answer! It comes from central Italy in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino.

2015 is being called the best vintage in history, so this is a vintage you want to keep your eye on.

"...It is tempting to say that 2015 is Brunello di Montalcino's best vintage ever, and it may very well be! It certainly compares to other great years of the appellation including 1997, 2006, 2007, and 2010." - James Suckling

"Ask anyone who farmed Sangiovese that year. They will tell you: Fruit has never been more beautiful than it was in the picture-perfect

If you’re new to Sokolin, you’ll soon find out that we provide our clients with the world’s most sought-after, rare wines on the planet, as well as inexpensive, everyday gems that offer amazing value. Today, we’re featuring a 95 point Spanish red, 2018 Bodegas Ponce Bobal P.F., priced at only $22.95 that you’re going to love!

Juan Antonio Ponce stands alone as the leader of Manchuela and as the master of the Bobal grape.

Manchuela, a lesser-known Spanish wine region that is inland from Valencia, specializes in the Bobal variety which has thick skins and was originally used for bulk wine.

However, in the hands of a maestro like Ponce, it provides genuinely attractive fruit character