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![Becker Family Pinot Blanc 2017 (Pfalz, Germany) - [WS 90, #82 Top 100 of 2019]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/BeckerPinotBlanc17-1.jpg?v-cache=1574697645 "Becker Family Pinot Blanc 2017 (Pfalz, Germany) - [WS 90, #82 Top 100 of 2019]")
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![Alta Mora "Feudo di Mezzo" Etna Rosso 2014 (Etna, Sicily, Italy) - [JS 94] [AG 91] [WE 90]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/AltaMoraFeudodiMezzo14-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1581094719 "Alta Mora \"Feudo di Mezzo\" Etna Rosso 2014 (Etna, Sicily, Italy) - [JS 94] [AG 91] [WE 90]")
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90 Points & #82 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"A harmonious white, lush and creamy in texture, with acidity imparting
freshness and focus. Offers a pleasing mix of Bosc pear, pickled ginger,
apple blossom and stony mineral notes. Spicy finish. Drink now through
2025. 600 cases imported." — AZ
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94 Points - James Suckling:
"This shows crazy aromas of
blueberry, jasmine, elderberries, minerals and nutmeg. Medium-bodied
with lots of crunchy black fruit, zesty acidity, fine, lithe tannins and
a fruity finish. Drink now." - (20 Oct, 2017)
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![Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2016 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 92, #54 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 92]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/polizianomontenobile11-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1417718789 "Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2016 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 92, #54 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 92]")
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![Aberlour a'Bunadh Alba Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Speyside, Scotland) - [WA 93, #5 Top 20 of 2019]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/l-AberlouraBunadhAlba-1.jpg?v-cache=1574770569 "Aberlour a'Bunadh Alba Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Speyside, Scotland) - [WA 93, #5 Top 20 of 2019]")
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92 Points & #54 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Bright black cherry, plum, earth, vanilla and toasty oak flavors are
the hallmarks of this well-crafted red. Balanced, this needs a year or
two to integrate more fully and extend the finish. Firm grip.
Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo and Merlot. Best from 2021 through 2033.
16,000 cases made, 2,600 cases imported. —BS
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93 Points & #5 Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 - Whisky Advocate:
"The
yin to Aberlour A’bunadh’s yang, this cask-strength single malt is
matured entirely in bourbon casks rather than sherry. The result is a
bracingly pure whisky with deceptive simplicity; its flavors are clean
and its structure precise, but it’s far from boring. The nose recalls
black-and-white cookies, vanilla-frosted yellow cake, and shortbread
with caramel topping, along with honeysuckle, jasmine, and coconut
cream. Mouth-coating and full, it has flavors of poached pear, malt
balls, nougat, lemon curd, toasted coconut, and hints of spice. Vanilla,
chocolate, and nut flavors are almost endless on the finish. Add water,
or don’t: this is delicious either way." — Susannah Skiver Barton
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![Quivira "Alder Grove Vineyards" Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Dry Creek Valley, California) - [WS 90]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/quiviraSauvBlancAlder17-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1574683570 "Quivira \"Alder Grove Vineyards\" Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Dry Creek Valley, California) - [WS 90]")
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90 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"Stylish, with a pretty
floral detail weaving in and out, adding a honeysuckle overtone to the
succulent peach, apricot and lemon zest flavors, set on a smooth frame.
Spicy accents show on the juicy finish. Drink now. 580 cases made." - MW
(Issue May 31, 2020)
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90 Points & #58 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Vibrant, with plush fruit, offering medium-weight lemon and quince
flavors that take on expression and polish on the finish. Drink now
through 2020. 38,270 cases made." —TF
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![Ezra Brooks "Old Ezra" 7 year old Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - [WA 94, #7 Top 20 of 2019]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/l-OldEzra-1.png?v-cache=1574863874 "Ezra Brooks \"Old Ezra\" 7 year old Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - [WA 94, #7 Top 20 of 2019]")
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![Tania & Vincent Careme "Terre Brulee" Chenin BLanc 2018 (Swartland, South Africa) - [WS 90, #65 Top 100 of 2019]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/TaniaVincentTerreBrulee18-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1574250585 "Tania & Vincent Careme \"Terre Brulee\" Chenin BLanc 2018 (Swartland, South Africa) - [WS 90, #65 Top 100 of 2019]")
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94 Points & #7 Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 - Whisky Advocate:
Old
Ezra’s owner, Luxco, historically has played the role of whiskey
négoçiant, sourcing liquid from third-party distillers. In 2018, the
company opened its own distillery in Bardstown, Ky., where it’s now
laying down whiskey. While we wait for it to mature, we’ll happily savor
the sourced version. This is Ezra Brooks’ first ever barrel-proof
bourbon, and it’s a beauty. A spice storm of cinnamon, clove, ginger,
and roasted pecan greets the palate, easing into sweet notes of melted
caramel, chocolate, macaroons, marzipan, and crème brûlée. Earthy hints
of sandalwood and tobacco complete the finish, making this everything a
great bourbon should be. —David Fleming
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90 Points & #65 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Elegant, showing a gentle texture, with intense acidity giving energy to the flavors of yellow apple, lime and honeysuckle. Salty mineral elements emerge midpalate, leaving a savory aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2028. 2,200 cases imported." — AZ
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![Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac 2016 (Bordeaux, France) - [JS 99] [RP 97] [ VM 96] [WS 95 & #8]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/pichonbaron16-w-1.png?v-cache=1573551750 "Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac 2016 (Bordeaux, France) - [JS 99] [RP 97] [ VM 96] [WS 95 & #8]")
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![Llopart Reserva Brut Rose Cava 2016 (Penedes, Spain) - [VM 92] [WS 91 & Rank #51]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/llopartrose16-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1574086088 "Llopart Reserva Brut Rose Cava 2016 (Penedes, Spain) - [VM 92] [WS 91 & Rank #51]")
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99 Points - James Suckling:
"The concentration and largesse of
the 2016 Pichon Baron is apparent from the get-go with incredibly
alluring, ripe and expansive fruit aromas in the blackberry,
dark-cherry, mulberry and plum zone. Espresso and cedar, as well as a
slate-like, stony mineral edge add complexity. The palate has incredible
depth, drive and detail. Fine and plush tannins stretch the palate in
every direction. So fresh and vivacious, this is the greatest Pichon
Baron since 1989 and has a long future. Try from 2024." (Jan 2019)
96 Points & #8 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"This gushes with dark fig and black currant compote flavors backed by
lively sweet tobacco and singed alder edges. Very fleshy in feel, though
there's ample grip to keep this red grounded, echoing with tar and
humus accents through the finish. A thumper. Best from 2025 through
2040. 13,500 cases made." —JM
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91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"Even better is the sensational medium-ruby-colored 2011 Rosé Brut Reserva, a blend of 60% Monastrell, 20% Garnacha and 20% Pinot Noir. Crisp, persistent notes of citrus blossom, green apples and hints of brioche and grapefruit are found in this light-bodied, refreshing, reasonably dry sparkling wine. Enjoy it over the next year." - Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Nov 2014)
91 Points & #51 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"The flavors of nectarine and white cherry are fresh and pure in this elegant sparkling rosé, with pretty accents of ground ginger, chalk and pink grapefruit sorbet riding the fine bead and lingering on the zesty finish. Drink now through 2022. 5,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. —AN
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![Cantina di Terlano Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 2018 (Trentino Alto Adige, Italy) - [JS 92]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/terlanoPinotGrigio18-w-1.png?v-cache=1587826484 "Cantina di Terlano Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 2018 (Trentino Alto Adige, Italy) - [JS 92]")
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![Tolaini Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2013 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 93] [JS 93] [RP 91+] [AG 91] [WE 91]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/LegitCab13-w-1.png?v-cache=1574687772 "Tolaini Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2013 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 93] [JS 93] [RP 91+] [AG 91] [WE 91]")
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92 Points - James Suckling:
"Sliced apples and cream, as well
as hints of sliced pineapple on the nose. Medium body and a layered,
creamy texture with green apples and limes on the aftertaste. Drink
now." - (20 Apr, 2019)
90 Points & #87 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"A creamy, light-bodied white, with mouthwatering acidity driving a
finely knit range of Honeycrisp apple, Marcona almond and orchard
blossom flavors, showing a rich and tangy streak of salinity that
lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 9,167 cases made, 8,000
cases imported." —AN
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94 Points & #26 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"This is broad and incisive, delivering black currant, plum, leather, earth and wild herb flavors. Dense and beefy, yet with ample fruit for balance, driven by vibrant acidity. This is starting to mellow but still has years of life ahead. Drink now through 2036. 15,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported." — BS (Issue Sep 30, 2019)
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![Penner Ash "Shea Vineyard" Pinot Noir 2017 (Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon) - [JS 95]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/pennerAshPinotShea16-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1535635992 "Penner Ash \"Shea Vineyard\" Pinot Noir 2017 (Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon) - [JS 95]")
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![Snowden "Brothers Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Napa Valley, California) - [AG 96+] [WS 94, #91 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 92]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/snowdenBrothersCab16-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1574092283 "Snowden \"Brothers Vineyard\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Napa Valley, California) - [AG 96+] [WS 94, #91 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 92]")
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95 Points - James Suckling:
"A very poised pinot with fresh,
wild cherries and abundant fresh, forest leaves, wood and herbs, all
deeply woven together. The palate delivers a succulent, juicy impression
with an elegant, long and unwavering shape. Excellent pinot. Drink or
hold." - (1 May, 2019)
94 Points & #76 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator (2016 Vintage):
"Elegant yet dynamic, with violet, raspberry and spiced cinnamon flavors
that build richness and structure toward refined tannins. Drink now
through 2026. 1,100 cases made." —TF
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96+ Points - Vinous:
"The
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers is the best wine I have tasted from
Diana Snowden-Seysses. Rich, explosive and savory, the 2016 dazzles with
intensity in all of its dimensions. Graphite, smoke, savory herbs and
spice notes wrap around a core of dark fruit in a vertical, towering
Cabernet Sauvignon that captures all the vintage has to offer. " Antonio
Galloni - (Dec 2018)
94 Points & #91 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Offers a tasty core of plum and blackberry fruit, backed by lively
anise and apple wood notes. Restrained overall, with an alluring
freshness and a subtle charcoal hint lingering deftly at the end. Drink
now through 2032. 639 cases made." — JM
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![Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2017 (Portugal) - [WS 98, #53 Top 100 of 2019] [AG 97] [JD 97] [JS 97] [WE 94]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/novalvintage11-w-1.jpg "Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2017 (Portugal) - [WS 98, #53 Top 100 of 2019] [AG 97] [JD 97] [JS 97] [WE 94]")
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![RouteStock Cellars 'Route 116' Pinot Noir 2017 (Sonoma Coast, California) - [WS 91, #66 Top 100 of 2019]](https://www.artisanwinedepot.com/v/vspfiles/photos/routestock116Pinot17-w-2T.png "RouteStock Cellars 'Route 116' Pinot Noir 2017 (Sonoma Coast, California) - [WS 91, #66 Top 100 of 2019]")
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98 Points & #53 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"This is well-packed, offering the vivid plum, boysenberry, cassis and açaí berry fruit profile of the vintage, along with a dark edge of tar, baker's chocolate and salted licorice that courses underneath. The long finish lets the fruit play out, keeping singed alder and chai spice hints in the background. Smolderingly seductive. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Cão, Sousão and Tinta Roriz. Best from 2035 through 2060. 3,500 cases made." — JM
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91 Points & #66 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"This offers creamy raspberry, currant and wild plum flavors, supported by medium-grained tannins. The spicy finish lingers with chocolate notes and hints of mint. Drink now through 2023. 5,024 cases made. —KM
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![Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel 2017 (Sonoma County, California) - [WE 92] [WS 91, #64 Top 100 of 2019]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/drycreekHeritagezin12-w-1.jpg "Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel 2017 (Sonoma County, California) - [WE 92] [WS 91, #64 Top 100 of 2019]")
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93 Points & #3 Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 - Whisky Advocate:
The
limited-edition releases from Four Roses are always top-notch, but this
bourbon—a permanently available addition to the lineup—proves itself
every bit the equal of its rarer brethren. Made with the distillery’s F
yeast strain, among others, it has a perfumed nose, with orange blossom,
cedar chest, berries, spearmint, tobacco leaves, sassafras, licorice,
and layers of earthy spice. The palate is consistent and deep, with
flavors of cherry Coke, cough syrup, orange oil, leathery dark fruit,
black pepper, chili flakes, and chocolate, shifting into a minty finish
replete with pepper, cinnamon, dark chocolate, cooked berries, and
roasted walnuts. Full, rich, and utterly satisfying. —Susannah Skiver
Barton
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92 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:
"This wine offers sultry
spice and brown sugar notes. Structured tannins wrap around integrated
acidity, tangy red fruit, dark chocolate and coffee. Blended with 21%
Petite Sirah and 2% Carignan, it has a lasting richness to the finish.
Virginie Boone" - (11/1/2019)
91 Points & #64 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Briary and vibrant, with zesty raspberry, toasted sage and cracked
pepper flavors that take on richness toward polished tannins. Drink now
through 2025. 15,000 cases made." — TF
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![Marques de Murrieta "Finca Ygay" Rioja Reserva 2015 (Rioja, Spain) - [WS 92, #40 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 93] [JS 93] [WE 90]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/murrietariojariserva07-w-1.jpg "Marques de Murrieta \"Finca Ygay\" Rioja Reserva 2015 (Rioja, Spain) - [WS 92, #40 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 93] [JS 93] [WE 90]")
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91-93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"Tasted from
the barrel, the 2016 Gattinara will be bottled in September and will hit
the market one month later in October. This is a more important wine
compared to the 2015. It shows more depth and substance in the mouth and
more length. It's more robust too. The consumer should wait several
more months for this one." - Monica Larner (28th Jun 2019)
94 Points & #36 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator (2015 Vintage):
"Haunting aromas of rose, wild cherry, kirsch, mineral and leather are
the hallmarks of this silky, elegant red, which is linear and balanced,
extending on the finish with notes of fruit, spice, mineral and tobacco.
Very harmonious. Drink now through 2033. 5,000 cases made." —BS
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92 Points & #40 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Cedar, tobacco, dried cherry and spice flavors mingle in this red. Features a polished texture, with well-integrated tannins and orange peel acidity. Supple, harmonious and graceful. Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha. Drink now through 2025. 100,000 cases made, 9,067 cases imported. —TM Score 92 | Price $29"
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![Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne NV [1.5 L MAGNUM] (Champagne, France) - [WS 92] [WE 91]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/piperheidsieckbrutnv-w-1.jpg "Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne NV [1.5 L MAGNUM] (Champagne, France) - [WS 92] [WE 91]")
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![Elio Altare Barolo DOCG 2016 (Piedmont, Italy) - [AG 93]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/AltareBarolo16-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1591274146 "Elio Altare Barolo DOCG 2016 (Piedmont, Italy) - [AG 93]")
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92 Points & #95 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Lithe and vibrant, this graceful Champagne is driven by well-knit, racy
acidity, carrying flavors of ripe black cherry, grated ginger, toast
point and mineral on the satiny mousse. Drink now through 2022. 222,500
cases made, 29,000 cases imported. —AN
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93 Points - Vinous:
"Bright and floral, with lovely aromatic
top notes that give the wine energy, the 2016 Barolo is a terrific
introduction to the Altare Barolos. Lavender, rose petal, mint, spice
and new leather are some of the many notes that grace this silky,
mid-weight Barolo." - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2020)
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![Roar Pinot Noir "Sierra Mar" 2018 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [JD 94]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/roarpinotsierramar10-w-1.jpg "Roar Pinot Noir \"Sierra Mar\" 2018 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [JD 94]")
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99 Points - James Suckling:
"The concentration and largesse of
the 2016 Pichon Baron is apparent from the get-go with incredibly
alluring, ripe and expansive fruit aromas in the blackberry,
dark-cherry, mulberry and plum zone. Espresso and cedar, as well as a
slate-like, stony mineral edge add complexity. The palate has incredible
depth, drive and detail. Fine and plush tannins stretch the palate in
every direction. So fresh and vivacious, this is the greatest Pichon
Baron since 1989 and has a long future. Try from 2024." (Jan 2019)
96 Points & #8 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"This gushes with dark fig and black currant compote flavors backed by
lively sweet tobacco and singed alder edges. Very fleshy in feel, though
there's ample grip to keep this red grounded, echoing with tar and
humus accents through the finish. A thumper. Best from 2025 through
2040. 13,500 cases made." —JM
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94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"Mulled cherries, wild strawberries,
iodine, sappy herbs, and a touch of forest floor all emerge from the
2018 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard. Nicely balanced, it has a wonderful
texture and sweet tannins, and is just a classy, complex Pinot Noir.
Coming from a mix of clones (943, Calera, Pisoni, and Swan) and brought
up in 61% new French oak, drink it over the coming 8-10 years." - Jeb
Dunnuck (5/21/2020)
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![Leeuwin Chardonnay "Art Series" 2016 (Margaret River, Australia) - [WS 96, #28 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 94]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/leeuwinchardARTseries16-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1574257353 "Leeuwin Chardonnay \"Art Series\" 2016 (Margaret River, Australia) - [WS 96, #28 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 94]")
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![Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac Grand Cru 2016 (Bordeaux, France) - [JD 100] [RP 98+] [AG 97] [WS 97] [JS 96-97] [WE 95]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/pichonlaLande16-w-1.png?v-cache=1582066306 "Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac Grand Cru 2016 (Bordeaux, France) - [JD 100] [RP 98+] [AG 97] [WS 97] [JS 96-97] [WE 95]")
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97 Points - Decanter:
"2016 was an outstanding year, with an
early, fine summer with daily sea breezes. Slightly above-average
January and February temperatures were offset by a welcome 90mm of
January rain. Markedly floral, there's a white blossom character to both
nose and back-palate. It's a concentrated wine with gently granular
fresh and dried pear notes, accompanied by silkier white peach.
Succulent, ripe lemony acidity is well integrated and gently sheathed by
nougat-inflected creamy lees. Lovely lithe mouthfeel and beautiful
harmony. Drinking Window 2019 - 2035." - Sarah Ahmed (May 2019)
96 Points & #28 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Refined and elegant, this white is supple, yet intense and precise,
with lemon curd, apricot, honeycomb and mandarin orange flavors,
accented by floral and mineral details. The secret weapon here is the
sleek acidity, which weaves in and out, giving the flavors definition
and verve. Drink now through 2034. 800 cases imported." — MW
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100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"Coming from the genius
winemaking talent of Nicolas Glumineau, the 2016 Château Pichon
Longueville Comtesse de Lalande matches the 1982 and is a perfect,
legendary wine in the making. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21%
Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc brought up in 60% new oak, it's not the
most powerful Left Bank but offers perfect balance and thrilling
intensity as well as heavenly aromatics of crème de cassis, leafy herbs,
jammy blackberries, tobacco leaf, and freshly sharpened lead pencils as
well as more violets and minerality with time in the glass. Possessing a
deep, full-bodied, singular character, the purity of fruit that's the
hallmark of the vintage, building tannins, and a sense of class and
elegance that's hard to describe, it's a 50-year-wine. While this cuvée
has included a fair chunk of Merlot in the past that gave it more
upfront appeal, it's important for readers to know it's much more
Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated today, and while it is slightly more
approachable than some of its neighbors, it shuts down rather quickly
with time in the glass. (I followed this wine for multiple days.) I
suspect a solid decade of cellaring is warranted." - Jeb Dunnuck
(2/28/2019)
97 Points & #97 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Saturated with dark currant, fig and blackberry compote flavors, this has a fleshy, nearly glycerin feel at first before stretching out to reveal singed cedar, tobacco leaf, dark earth and cassis bush flavors. A terrific tug of cast iron emerges at the very end. Deliciously juicy dark fruit keeps rolling throughout. Best from 2025 through 2040. 12,000 cases made. —JM
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![Heaven Hill 7 year old Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon - [WA 93, #5 Top 20 of 2019]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/l-HeavenInBond7-1.png?v-cache=1574879769 "Heaven Hill 7 year old Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon - [WA 93, #5 Top 20 of 2019]")
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![Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750 ml) - [WA 95, #9 Top 20 of 2019]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/l-glenmorangieQuintaRuban14-1.png?v-cache=1576494813 "Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750 ml) - [WA 95, #9 Top 20 of 2019]")
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92 Points & #4 Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 - Whisky Advocate:
In
2018, Heaven Hill discontinued its 6 year old bottled in bond bourbon
that was sold only in Kentucky, but now has roared back with this widely
available 7 year old. While the bottled in bond designation isn’t
necessarily a quality guarantee, this whiskey more than proves its
merit. It’s explosive, bold, and buttery, with warm flavors of
honey-roasted peanuts, caramel, chocolate, corn muffins, licorice, and
cinnamon, all accented by notes of savory herbs, cloves, white pepper,
tobacco, and an earthy undertone. Well-integrated big oak, sweetness,
and spice combine to create grace, power, and length. This is pure
bourbon bliss, at a very approachable price. —David Fleming
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92 Points & #9 Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 - Whiskey Advocate:
"This Quinta Ruban succeeds the 12 year old version, adding two additional years of finishing in port casks, while maintaining the same bargain price. The result is a symphony of understated opulence. Marzipan, fresh apple and pear, milk chocolate, red berries, candied ginger, and praline on the nose build slowly, leading into a fruity, spiced palate. Flavors of soft gingerbread, molasses cake, cherry pie, spiced plums, almond nougat, and dark chocolate intermingle with faint strains of pipe tobacco. It sings on the finish, with a parting crescendo of hazelnut, spice, cigar wrapper, and lengthy oak." — Susannah Skiver Barton
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![Penfolds "RWT Bin 798" Shiraz 2017 (Barossa Valley, Australia) - [WS 96, #9 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 95]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/penfoldsRWTshiraz15-w-1.jpg "Penfolds \"RWT Bin 798\" Shiraz 2017 (Barossa Valley, Australia) - [WS 96, #9 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 95]")
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6-PACK PRICE = $22.97 per bottle (add 6+ quantity to your basket)
CASE PRICE = $21.99 per bottle (add 12+ quantity to your basket)
About the Winery:
Fermented in stainless steel and aged on the lees in tank for four months, the 2019 Il Rosato possesses haunting Nebbiolo perfume, bracing minerality and uncommon depth.
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96 Points & #9 Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Spectator:
"Think of RWT as an alter ego to Penfolds’ flagship Grange bottling;
Grange is a multiregion blend of old-vine Shiraz from around South
Australia and aged in American oak, while RWT is an expression of a
single region and aged in French oak. Here the purity of Barossa Shiraz
is complemented by a creamy, rich texture. Named “Red Winemaking Trial”
during its development in the mid-1990s, this wine is no longer an
experiment, but the name stuck and RWT has become a classic in its own
right. The winemaking is overseen by Penfolds veteran Peter Gago.
Tasting Note:
Offers a lush, juicy mix of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry
flavors that appears seamless, integrating with notes of amaretto, clove
and lavender. Plush, juicy and very generous on the long, expressive
finish. Drink now through 2034." — MaryAnn Worobiec (Nov. 30, 2019)
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![La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot 2016 (Napa Valley, California) - [JD 96] [WS 95 & #37 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 94+] [JS 94] [AG 92]](//cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/lajotaMerlotHowell16-w-1.png?v-cache=1573044770 "La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot 2016 (Napa Valley, California) - [JD 96] [WS 95 & #37 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 94+] [JS 94] [AG 92]")
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96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"One of the top Merlots in the
report is certainly the 2016 Merlot Howell Mountain from La Jota. This
fabulous wine boasts a deep purple color as well as a true “wow” nose of
blackberries, ripe cherries, spice, bay leaf, and ample savory, complex
herbal notes. It’s medium to full-bodied, has a layered, balanced
style, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Drink it any time over the
coming two decades." - Jeb Dunnuck (1/31/2019)
95 Points & #37 Top 100 Wines of 2019 Wine Spectator Magazine:
"An
elegant style, featuring lilting flavors of red currant and dried
raspberry that show hints of cedar and paprika. Fine-edged, with savory
richness midpalate. Dried green herbal notes emerge on the minerally
finish. Drink now through 2026. 1,657 cases made." - KM (Issue Nov 30,
2019)
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![Becker Family Pinot Blanc 2017 (Pfalz, Germany) - [WS 90, #82 Top 100 of 2019]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/BeckerPinotBlanc17-1.jpg?v-cache=1574697645 "Becker Family Pinot Blanc 2017 (Pfalz, Germany) - [WS 90, #82 Top 100 of 2019]")
![Alta Mora "Feudo di Mezzo" Etna Rosso 2014 (Etna, Sicily, Italy) - [JS 94] [AG 91] [WE 90]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/AltaMoraFeudodiMezzo14-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1581094719 "Alta Mora \"Feudo di Mezzo\" Etna Rosso 2014 (Etna, Sicily, Italy) - [JS 94] [AG 91] [WE 90]")
![Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2016 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 92, #54 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 92]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/polizianomontenobile11-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1417718789 "Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2016 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 92, #54 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 92]")
![Aberlour a'Bunadh Alba Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Speyside, Scotland) - [WA 93, #5 Top 20 of 2019]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/l-AberlouraBunadhAlba-1.jpg?v-cache=1574770569 "Aberlour a'Bunadh Alba Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Speyside, Scotland) - [WA 93, #5 Top 20 of 2019]")
![Quivira "Alder Grove Vineyards" Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Dry Creek Valley, California) - [WS 90]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/quiviraSauvBlancAlder17-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1574683570 "Quivira \"Alder Grove Vineyards\" Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Dry Creek Valley, California) - [WS 90]")
![Ezra Brooks "Old Ezra" 7 year old Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - [WA 94, #7 Top 20 of 2019]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/l-OldEzra-1.png?v-cache=1574863874 "Ezra Brooks \"Old Ezra\" 7 year old Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - [WA 94, #7 Top 20 of 2019]")
![Tania & Vincent Careme "Terre Brulee" Chenin BLanc 2018 (Swartland, South Africa) - [WS 90, #65 Top 100 of 2019]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/TaniaVincentTerreBrulee18-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1574250585 "Tania & Vincent Careme \"Terre Brulee\" Chenin BLanc 2018 (Swartland, South Africa) - [WS 90, #65 Top 100 of 2019]")
![Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac 2016 (Bordeaux, France) - [JS 99] [RP 97] [ VM 96] [WS 95 & #8]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/pichonbaron16-w-1.png?v-cache=1573551750 "Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac 2016 (Bordeaux, France) - [JS 99] [RP 97] [ VM 96] [WS 95 & #8]")
![Llopart Reserva Brut Rose Cava 2016 (Penedes, Spain) - [VM 92] [WS 91 & Rank #51]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/llopartrose16-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1574086088 "Llopart Reserva Brut Rose Cava 2016 (Penedes, Spain) - [VM 92] [WS 91 & Rank #51]")
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![Tolaini Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2013 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 93] [JS 93] [RP 91+] [AG 91] [WE 91]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/LegitCab13-w-1.png?v-cache=1574687772 "Tolaini Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2013 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 93] [JS 93] [RP 91+] [AG 91] [WE 91]")
![Penner Ash "Shea Vineyard" Pinot Noir 2017 (Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon) - [JS 95]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/pennerAshPinotShea16-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1535635992 "Penner Ash \"Shea Vineyard\" Pinot Noir 2017 (Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon) - [JS 95]")
![Snowden "Brothers Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Napa Valley, California) - [AG 96+] [WS 94, #91 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 92]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/snowdenBrothersCab16-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1574092283 "Snowden \"Brothers Vineyard\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Napa Valley, California) - [AG 96+] [WS 94, #91 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 92]")
![Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2017 (Portugal) - [WS 98, #53 Top 100 of 2019] [AG 97] [JD 97] [JS 97] [WE 94]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/novalvintage11-w-1.jpg "Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2017 (Portugal) - [WS 98, #53 Top 100 of 2019] [AG 97] [JD 97] [JS 97] [WE 94]")
![Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel 2017 (Sonoma County, California) - [WE 92] [WS 91, #64 Top 100 of 2019]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/drycreekHeritagezin12-w-1.jpg "Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel 2017 (Sonoma County, California) - [WE 92] [WS 91, #64 Top 100 of 2019]")
![Marques de Murrieta "Finca Ygay" Rioja Reserva 2015 (Rioja, Spain) - [WS 92, #40 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 93] [JS 93] [WE 90]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/murrietariojariserva07-w-1.jpg "Marques de Murrieta \"Finca Ygay\" Rioja Reserva 2015 (Rioja, Spain) - [WS 92, #40 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 93] [JS 93] [WE 90]")
![Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne NV [1.5 L MAGNUM] (Champagne, France) - [WS 92] [WE 91]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/piperheidsieckbrutnv-w-1.jpg "Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne NV [1.5 L MAGNUM] (Champagne, France) - [WS 92] [WE 91]")
![Elio Altare Barolo DOCG 2016 (Piedmont, Italy) - [AG 93]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/AltareBarolo16-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1591274146 "Elio Altare Barolo DOCG 2016 (Piedmont, Italy) - [AG 93]")
![Roar Pinot Noir "Sierra Mar" 2018 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [JD 94]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/roarpinotsierramar10-w-1.jpg "Roar Pinot Noir \"Sierra Mar\" 2018 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [JD 94]")
![Leeuwin Chardonnay "Art Series" 2016 (Margaret River, Australia) - [WS 96, #28 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 94]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/leeuwinchardARTseries16-w-1.jpg?v-cache=1574257353 "Leeuwin Chardonnay \"Art Series\" 2016 (Margaret River, Australia) - [WS 96, #28 Top 100 of 2019] [JS 94]")
![Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac Grand Cru 2016 (Bordeaux, France) - [JD 100] [RP 98+] [AG 97] [WS 97] [JS 96-97] [WE 95]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/pichonlaLande16-w-1.png?v-cache=1582066306 "Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac Grand Cru 2016 (Bordeaux, France) - [JD 100] [RP 98+] [AG 97] [WS 97] [JS 96-97] [WE 95]")
![Heaven Hill 7 year old Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon - [WA 93, #5 Top 20 of 2019]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/l-HeavenInBond7-1.png?v-cache=1574879769 "Heaven Hill 7 year old Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon - [WA 93, #5 Top 20 of 2019]")
![Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750 ml) - [WA 95, #9 Top 20 of 2019]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/l-glenmorangieQuintaRuban14-1.png?v-cache=1576494813 "Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750 ml) - [WA 95, #9 Top 20 of 2019]")
![Penfolds "RWT Bin 798" Shiraz 2017 (Barossa Valley, Australia) - [WS 96, #9 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 95]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/penfoldsRWTshiraz15-w-1.jpg "Penfolds \"RWT Bin 798\" Shiraz 2017 (Barossa Valley, Australia) - [WS 96, #9 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 95]")
![La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot 2016 (Napa Valley, California) - [JD 96] [WS 95 & #37 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 94+] [JS 94] [AG 92]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/t9kpk.gakw4/v/vspfiles/photos/lajotaMerlotHowell16-w-1.png?v-cache=1573044770 "La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot 2016 (Napa Valley, California) - [JD 96] [WS 95 & #37 Top 100 of 2019] [RP 94+] [JS 94] [AG 92]")
