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Rosé season is here, and we have a new, high-end one to introduce you to just in time for warm, sunny weather - 2020 Donnafugata Rosa di Sicilia Dolce and Gabbana! Their first vintage (2019) debuted last summer, and we’re excited to offer you this delicious Rosé. It comes from a partnership between two iconic Italian brands, the Italian luxury fashion designer, Dolce & Gabbana, and the Sicilian winemaker, Donnafugata.

This designer wine is an ode to Sicily, the Mediterranean’s largest island, and is made of a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nocera, two Sicilian grape varieties. It’s a bright pale pink color with a bouquet of jasmine and strawberry, peach and citrus notes.

Many of you are already familiar with Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon. Over the past decade, Waterstone Winery has built a reputation for its top quality Napa Valley Cabernets. Part of what makes Waterstone so special is that its wines taste like Cali-Cult wines without the Cali-Cult prices, impressing wine aficionados as well as those just discovering the world of wine. We were first introduced to this winery several years ago, and 2001 was the first vintage we sold. Waterstone has been a best-selling wine at Sokolin, year after year.

The 2017 vintage ($34.99 / btl) is now in stock, and it’s delicious! The ‘17 vintage comes from “well-established” hillside vineyards which make the underpinnings of this incredible wine. These vineyards have provided an

“Once in a while a white wine comes out of Italy that beats even the top white Burgundies ... and this is it!” – Dave Sokolin

We’re excited to bring you a 96 point, white wine from the Antinori family, 2018 Antinori Cervaro della Sala. The Antinori family, esteemed and highly regarded, has been making wine since the late 1300s, spanning 26 generations. They have estates in Tuscany and Umbria, as well as other parts of Italy and abroad. Castello della Sala, located in Umbria, is one of the estates owned by the Antinori family, and the name Cervaro comes from the family who owned Castello della Sala during the 14^th century. 1985 was the first vintage of Cervaro produced. The concept behind this wine was to make a white wine that had the ability to age over time.

Cervaro

The #1 Bordeaux of the Year: 2010 Rausan Segla

"2010 Rausan Segla is my #1 Bordeaux for 2020, rated 98 points TWICE and only $149 / bottle. 10-year-old Chateau stock Margaux from Super Second Growths generally cost $300+ / bottle (not only $149). This is the #1 best deal in back-vintage Bordeaux today." - Dave Sokolin

"A wine that could easily be mistaken for a First Growth..." - Jeb Dunnuck

"It has everything in the right place. Best ever?..." - James Suckling

We have very limited quantity of this wine remaining, so order this one before it’s gone!

The #1 White Burgundy of the Year: 2018 Henri Boillot Puligny Montrachet Clos de la Mouchere

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