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  1. 2021 Napa Valley Vintage Report Blog

    2021 Napa Valley Vintage Report

    If you’re a fan of Napa Valley wines, 2021 is a vintage you want to seek out! It’s an A rated vintage (Mother Nature smiled on this region), and these gorgeous wines are just starting to hit the market. Be sure to subscribe to our offers here, so you are notified as soon as they are available for sale.

    Despite record drought conditions, Napa Valley displays “signs of brilliance” (James Suckling) in “…a dream vintage” (Ashley Hepworth, Winemaker at Joseph Phelps) delivering “…classic, age-worthy wines that will have long lives.” (Jeb Dunnuck). After the devastating wildfires of 2020, it seems Mother Nature has smiled upon California’s premier wine region in 2021, replacing fear and angst with joy and happiness. Napa Vintners and critics alike, are exalting t

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  2. 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vintage Report Blog

    2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vintage Report: A Vintage You Don’t Want to Miss!

    2019 Brunello di Montalcino is “…the vintage we’ve all been waiting for,” so “Buckle your seatbelts,” and strap on your helmets because the newest vintage from Montalcino is “…an embarrassment of riches for collectors and fans of the appellation” (Eric Guido, Vinous Media). The hotly anticipated Brunellos have “…definitely lived up to [their] lofty reputation as an excellent vintage across Montalcino” (Kerin O’Keefe). It showcases the extraordinary qualities of Sangiovese, Tuscany’s most famous and beloved grape variety, and its ability to exploit the region’s phenomenal terroir. This “…magical year…” (Giacomo Neri of Casanova di Neri) of “radiance and appeal” (Eric Guido) will likely set a new benchmark for Brunello wines for years to come.

    According to Italian wine expert, Kerin O’Keefe, she has “…never tasted so many drop-dead-gorgeous young Brunellos from a single vintage.” She confesses that many of the best wines stopped her in her tracks, generating that “…magical mome

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  3. 2016 Morgado Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Red Blog

    Market Crushing Napa Red – Very Limited Production

    New year = new wines! If you’re a Napa Valley wine fan, we have THE bottle for you! 2016 Morgado Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Red is a limited production Napa Valley wine, with only 250 cases produced. With most of its production selling at the winery, this killer Napa doesn’t get much exposure. In fact, there are only three other retailers in the US that have this gem.

    Scoring 95 points from Jeb Dunnuck, 2016 Morgado Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Red is a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. “This blockbuster styled effort doesn't pull any punches.” - Jeb Dunnuck

    We have a close relationship with Kimberly Hatcher, owner and winemaker who honed her amazing skills through the expert tutelage of Russell Bevan. After many years working with winemaker Russell, Kimberly went out on her own to launch Morgado Cellars. We’re able to offer this wine at a

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  4. 100 Points of Perfection from Chile!

    100 Points of Perfection from Chile!

    Wine critic James Suckling recently released his top wines from Chile 2023, and out of 100 wines, 2021 Sena was awarded the #1 spot! We’re excited to bring you this 100 pointer, the only Chilean wine to earn a perfect 100 point score this year.

    Sena is a unique, 700-case-per-year Bordeaux style made in the Aconcagua Valley just north of Santiago, originally founded by Eduardo Chadwick in cooperation with the late American wine icon, Robert Mondavi. Together, Chadwick and Mondavi set out to reach the full potential of Chile’s wine country by creating an iconic Chilean wine. And in fact, they did! Mondavi and Chadwick searched for four years to find the perfect terroir! In 1997, they released Sena for the first time (vintage 1995), and it set the benchmark for premium Chilean wine.

    2021 Sena has a perfect 100 point sco

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  5. 2018 Marques de Murrieta Reserva blog

    Gift Alert! A 94 Point Rioja from One of the Region's Best & Only $28.99!

    If you’re searching for top pedigree, but are looking for a more affordable wine, we have the bottle for you. It’s from Marques de Murrieta, one of the top estates in Rioja and best known for the captivating Marques de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2012 - which just won James Sucking’s number ONE Spanish Wine of The Year 2023!

    We’re excited to bring you Marques de Murrieta’s flagship 2018 Reserva, which is one of the best values in the region at only $28.99 / bottle. “This is a back-vintage, juicy Rioja from Murrieta, the master for only $28.99.” - Dave Sokolin

    From the Castillo Ygay family, one of the most recognized producers in Spain, the 94 point 2018 Marques de Murrieta Reserva gives you the chance to taste incredible pedigree at such a low price! It’s a palpable example of the elegance, consistency and

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  6. Serve This Delicious Red Burgundy at Thanksgiving!

    Serve This Delicious Red Burgundy at Thanksgiving!

    Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Pinot Noir is the wine of choice that many serve with their holiday dinner. Few regions can match the talent and consistency of Burgundy, and we have an amazing red Burgundy that will take your Thanksgiving celebration to the next level. 2019 Domaine Elodie Roy Santenay 1er Cru Les Gravieres is a winner! Elodie Roy formerly worked at the well-known Domaine Anne-Gros in Vosne-Romanee before establishing her own estate in 2018. It’s worth noting that Santenay is all the rage in Burgundy circa 2023. Today, these wines are racy, powerful and beautiful. They exude the essence of pure Burgundian elegance.

    While prices continue to skyrocket for red Burgundy, this wine is an affordable option at $42.99 / bottle. It offers great value and taste, and it’s from the A+ 2019 vintage, a vintage that received pra

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  7. Fabulous 96 Point, 2016 Super Tuscan at Market Low Price

    "Fabulous" 96 Point, 2016 Super Tuscan at Market Low Price

    If you’re a Super Tuscan fan, you’ll want to keep reading! Fattoria Le Pupille is known for delivering value… whether it’s their Sangiovese outscoring Brunello for half the price or their “Lafite of Tuscany” Bordeaux blend (Saffredi) for a fraction of the price of Bordeaux 1st growths. What most Americans don’t know is that they make an incredible, limited production Cote Rotie-like Syrah mostly sold to restaurants throughout Europe. Our buying team recently tasted the 2016 Fattoria Le Pupille Syrah Le Pupille and fell in love! It recently hit its majestic drinkability for the remaining decade.

    Robert Parker Wine Advocate had this to say: The Fattoria le Pupille 2016 Le Pupille is an ambitious expression of amphorae-fermented Syrah… gorgeous with depth, intensity and power.” And Antonio Galloni had this to say:

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  8. Five of Dave Sokolin’s Go-To Reds for Summer BBQs

    Five of Dave Sokolin’s Go-To Reds for Summer BBQs

    Five of Dave Sokolin’s Go-To Reds for Summer BBQs

    It’s not summer without a backyard BBQ, and Dave Sokolin is here to share five of his go-to red wines that pair well with summer BBQs. "When I barbecue, I look for something bold that can handle big fire and sauces from being on the grill. I also look for wines with style and subtleties that can shine through. Here are my five picks that I will be barbecuing with this summer, with prices starting at only $31.95." - Dave Sokolin

    2019 Alex Foillard Brouilly - $31.95 | 93 VM - "The king of Beaujolais makes ethereal styled wines." - Dave Sokolin

    2016 Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco Reyna - $37.99 | 94 WE - "This refined Piedmont from the legendary 2016 vintage pairs well with most BBQ ideas." - Dave Sokolin

    2015 Barde Haut - $44.99 | 96 JD – “A classic, 96 point Saint Emilion that drinks great today -

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