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2022 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva (Was $50)
Winery Notes- Intense ruby red in color, Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 strikes the nose with intense notes of black cherry which, together with delicate floral sensations of violet and rose petals, alternate with hints of vanilla and cocoa powder. On the palate, the enveloping and lively entrance stretches out in a balanced way, with sweet and vibrant tannins that accompany and support a savory, long and persistent finish.$39.9012 -
2020 Castello di Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino (Was $80)
Winery Notes- The Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino is our flagship wine and reflects more than 30 years of working in harmony with nature in Montalcino. The estate has new and old vineyards of Sangiovese at high altitudes in the northwest of Montalcino. The Sangiovese grapes are carefully selected before and after destemming. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with an initial short period of cold maceration followed by maceration at a higher controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation is naturally caused, so the wine is rested to separate the lees. The wine matures in oak for a minimum of 24 months, and, after bottling, it is aged in Castello Romitorio’s temperature controlled cellars for a minimum of 4 months before release.$59.9018 -
2022 Inama Foscarino Soave Classico (Was $35)
Winery Notes- Aromatically the wine has notes of honeysuckle and other sweet wildflowers. On the palate, the mouthfeel is a little larger, with almond flavors as well as a finish of balancing minerality that shows exciting aging potential.$26.9016 -
2023 Aphros Phaunus Loureiro Amphora Portugal (Orange Wine)
Founded in 2002, Aphros is a project designed to combine ecological and economical aspects to create true sustainability. Their belief is that nature and labor should combine in a meaningful way and they seek to capture this through Biodynamic viticulture, letting the uniqueness of the land shine through the fruit for inimitable wines. Loureiro and Vinhão have grown in these vineyards for centuries and serve as the reference point for the region. The grapes are sourced from the Lima sub-region and the vines of Casal do Paço are situated in a south facing amphitheater north of the Lima River on gentle slopes with cool Atlantic breezes. The winemaking is traditional, taking place in the basement beneath the main house. The cave is buried and naturally cool and damp. They once again straddle the line between modern and traditional character with the addition of modern stainless steel equipment and traditional open top lagars, granite stone tanks, for red wine production.$29.9022 -
Rhys Perpetual Reserve California Sparkling Wine (Was $75)
Winery Notes- This year’s release of Perpetual Reserve displays the same energetic and delicious character that has made previous releases so popular. Utilizing fruit from both our Bearwallow and Mt. Pajaro estate vineyards, it is made in a solera style by blending the current vintage with reserve wines dating back to 2016 and aging on the lees for two years. This process not only creates a beautiful sparkling wine, it also offers tremendous consistency each year.$49.9013 -
2020 Casanova di Neri White Label Brunello di Montalcino (Was $75)
Winery Notes- Bright and lively red color. Its charming nose gives mineral fragrances followed by hints of sour cherry and pink flowers. The juicy palate opens with citrusy sensations enriched by blueberry aromas. Tannins are lively and well-balanced. Its delicious finish is supported by vibrant acidity and crisp young fruitiness.$64.902 -
2020 Castello Banfi Poggio Alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino (Was $120)
Winery Notes- A Brunello crafted from estate vineyards, identified as the most suitable for Sangiovese by the zonation studies, initiated in 1980. Mild temperatures and low rainfall during the winter and spring periods favored the early development of the vines. In June, there were several rainfall events accompanied by mild temperatures, which allowed for a surprising vegetative and productive balance in the vineyards. The other summer months were warm and sunny, enabling perfect veraison and ripening of the grapes. The harvest occurred earlier than usual. The grapes, in perfect condition thanks to good temperature variations and the absence of rain, exhibited excellent aromatic profiles and good acidity. The result is a Brunello with great personality. Intense ruby red color with a complex aromatic structure, highlighted by notes of blackberry and plum jam, combined with spicy hints of tobacco. On the palate, it is balanced and elegant, with soft, mature, and well-integrated tannins. The finish is persistent. It is a long aging wine which pairs excellently with rich and succulent dishes, as well as ripe cheeses. Perfect as a meditation wine.$89.905 -
2021 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico (Was $35)
Winery Notes- The estate-owned vineyards are located in the San Donato in Poggio area, at an altitude of 300-480 meters on soils with a mixture of limestone, clay slates, marls and sandstone, typical of Chianti Classico. The exposition of the vineyards is generally south-southwest and the vine age ranges from 10 to 50 years.$29.9010 -
2019 Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino (Was $80)
Winery Notes- The grape bunches undergo light pressing. The fermentation process takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28 – 29°C with maceration period of 10 – 15 days. Aged for 36 months in 33hl Slavonian oak barrels and 6 months in the bottle. Deep ruby red color with aromas of ripe red fruit and spices. Elegant and structured, with soft and pleasant tannins and a long, persistent finish.$59.906 -
2020 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino (Was $160)
Winery Notes- Intense and young in color, the Tenuta Nuova 2020 opens to the nose with cloves, bay leaf and wild blackberries, followed by hints of almonds and cherry. In the mouth it is ample and generous with velvety, fine and vibrant tannins. The finish is fragrant and extraordinarily long, leaving an evident trace of licorice and small red fruits.$129.9022 -
2015 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee Carneros Sparkling Wine (Was $50)
Winery Notes- Aromas of light citrus and apple in the background lead into an explosion of fresh green apple, crisp pear, and subtle lemon zest flavors on the palate. The wine has fine, delicate bubbles with a full mouthfeel. The perfect blend of creamy Chardonnay and rich Pinot Noir culminates in a lovely, lingering finish.$34.907 -
Verrier & Fils Brut Fleuron Champagne (Was $100)
Winery Notes- The colour of this Cuvée Fleuron is particularly luminous. It has a yellow-gold colour with very light green reflections and sparkles pleasantly thanks to the presence of extremely fine and numerous bubbles. A beautiful string of foam punctuates the effervescence on the surface. The general presentation, fresh and distinguished, testifies to the quality of the blend. The first nose, although of medium intensity, offers a very fine expression. It delivers aromas of fresh butter, almond, bergamot and thyme. With aeration, it reveals aromas of candied lemons and oranges on a very racy background of minerality. After ten minutes, the finesse of expression doubles with aromas of white flowers and limestone. The "air hold" after twenty minutes shows the stability of the wine as well as its potential. Although still a little discreet, but fine, distinguished and distinguished, this nose is one of the great classics of Champagne. The attack on the palate is lively, with a beautiful effervescence immediately relayed by the freshness of the wine. It is this acidic edge that will set the tempo of the tasting until the finish. The vinosity and slightly warm character of the wine simply accompany the freshness, while the dosage is almost imperceptible. The wine stands upright and seems airy. The effervescence remains creamy until the finish and produces a tender, very caressing texture. The finish is acidic and mineral at the same time. Extremely precise, it gives an impression of purity and ends with a good aromatic length (about six seconds). The wine ends its course with some aromas of lemons, iodine and butter.$49.9014 -
2022 Ponte De Lima Loureiro Vinho Verde (Was $17)
The 2022 Ponte De Lima Loureiro Vinho Verde offers a refreshing and vibrant tasting experience, capturing the essence of Portugal's Vinho Verde region. In the glass, it reveals a pale, straw-yellow color with a slight effervescence. On the nose, this wine is aromatic and inviting, presenting a bouquet of fresh citrus, green apple, and delicate floral notes of orange blossom and honeysuckle, intertwined with a hint of wet stone minerality. On the palate its crisp and lively, showcasing bright flavors of lemon, lime, and green pear. These citrus and orchard fruit flavors are complemented by a subtle herbaceous quality, with nuances of white peach and a touch of salinity that adds depth and complexity. The wine's natural acidity is brisk and well-balanced, enhancing its refreshing character and making it incredibly drinkable.$10.908 -
2023 Giornata Orangotango San Luis Obispo White Blend (Orange Wine) (Was $25)
Winery Notes- Orangotango is a wine that defies expectation. Technically an "orange" wine, it is a blend of several white varieties that were fermented on their skins. Unlike most orange wines, this lot was filtered prior to bottling, giving the consumer something that is decidedly more approachable than most in the genre tend to be.$18.904 -
2021 Folktale Monterey County Carbonic Sangiovese
Winery Notes- Our Carbonic Sangiovese is a labor of love for all of us who help make this special wine. It is farmed 100% by hand by our cellar and operations crew. Among the 7 of us, we all contribute our expertise to produce a lovely and unique crop. Once harvested, the organic grapes were gently sorted and placed into bins and purged of oxygen via dry ice nuggets. After a few weeks, we gently pressed the grapes and finished fermenting the juice before racking the wine to neutral French oak barrels for 6 months. The wine was bottled in May, and will be enjoyed all summer long.$29.9011 -
2021 Folktale The Lion For Real Skin Fermented Monterey County White Wine (Orange Wine)
Winery Notes- At it’s core, this is a skin fermented white wine thatis a blend of every vintage since 2017. We’re making this in a Solera-style, where each year we blend in a fresh, young vintage giving the wine vibrancy and an aromatic boost. But, on the flipside, having a significant aged portion allows for the wine to express itself in a more mature way, blending itself beautifully into many food pairings you might throw at it. It’s more diverse than you think, and being un-fined and un-filtered means that you’re tasting the wine in it’s natural setting- just as Mother Nature (and we) intended. Components from the 2021 portion consisted predominantly of Chardonnay from Massa Estatein Carmel Valley – an organically farmed vineyard in the Santa Lucia Mountains. The grapes were destemmed and natively fermented in small open top tanks. Pressing in our basket press took place once the fermentations wrapped up and and the wine was racked to neutral French oak to age. Blending of the 2021 portion and the solera took place just before bottling in June 2022.$24.903 -
Folktale California Brut Sparkling Wine
Winery Notes- Folktale sparkling wine begins in the vineyard, early. Grapes for sparkling wine have to be picked at a lower sugar level than for our still wines, so we tend to harvest 3 weeks before we begin picking fruit for our still wines. For our first bottling of sparkling wine, we envisioned a wine that was bright, fun to drink, and food friendly. We put the blend together in a stainless steel tank and add bubbles through a forced carbonation method. This allows us to control the level of effervescence and achieve the desired texture of the wine. We targeted a softer, less aggressive style that was more like the texture of a prosseco or frizzante wine – perfect for a sunny day in Carmel Valley.$24.908 -
2021 Folktale Talking Animals Pétillant-Naturel (Pet-Nat) Sparkling Wine
Winery Notes- Pétillant Natural is a natural sparkling wine using the ancestral method. Bottled just before the primary fermentation finishes, the natural effervescence and sediment are the evidence of things finishing in the bottle. The wine is bright, with notes of green apple, banana cream pie, grapefruit blossom, and undertones of guava and pineapple. The palate is lively and fresh, benefitting from the abundance of bubbles and bright acidity.$29.907 -
Out Of Stock2022 The Grenachista Sonoma Valley Grenache Blanc (Natural Wine)
Winery Notes- Our third Grenache Blanc from our new estate vineyard, hence forth known as Kitty Face Vineyard, located in the eastern Sonoma Valley. This wine provokes aromatics of fresh lemon and green apples, tropical melon, sea salt, blood orange and fall pears with a hint of grated nutmeg, fennel and dill seed. It then expands to a broad palate filled with apricots, lemon curd and brioche. Maintaining our signature synthesis of honeyed stone fruits polarized by lively acidity and piercing minerality gaining momentum of richness and depth on the finish. Whole cluster pressed, native primary fermentation with no malolactic fermentation, aged sur lie in a concrete egg for one year. Never fined and only lightly filtered.$21.90Out of Stock -
Domaine Carneros Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine (Was $45)
Winery Notes- The Domaine Carneros Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé, celebrates the life and times of Madame de Pompadour (the great courtesan and mistress of Louis XV) who is credited with introducing Champagne to the court and was an influential tastemaker in the matters of art, architecture and philosophy. Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé is a wine of great balance, emphasizing fruity and floral characteristics to a greater extent than evident in the Brut or Le Rêve. It is made strictly with artisan attention to quality, with sourcing exclusively from Carneros and the use of time-honored Champenoise methods of production. A blend of 58% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay, the Brut Rosé is meant to be enjoyed at a fairly young age, when the fruity character is still predominant yet there is enough age to make the wine round and balanced. The wine's aroma has hints of wild strawberries and roses with notes of peach Although a pale pink in color, Brut Rosé is not sweeter than our other wines. It is a true Brut.$33.9012
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