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A Fusion of Power and Refinement:
2014 Chave Hermitage Rouge

"This beauty has class and will evolve gracefully." - Jeb Dunnuck

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Punching Above Its Weight-Class:
2015 Jamet Collines Rhodaniennes IGP

In any vintage, Jamet's Collines Rhodaniennes is a soulful quaffer of the highest order. The 2015 is something much more.

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“Paris has turned out brilliant wines"
2015 Paris Cornas Granit 30

“Grab northern Rhône 2015 reds with both hands.” -Jancis Robinson The 2015 vintage will cement Vincent Paris' reputation as one of the most exciting young winemakers of the Northern Rhône.

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The Essence of Cornas:
2014 Clape Cornas

For over half a century, Auguste Clape’s wines have captured so much of what's essential in Cornas. Clape’s Cornas gets to the beating heart of the appellation’s intensely dark and savory side. The wines are wildly complex and utterly compelling expressions of Cornas. 

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Cornas Surprise: 2014 Pacalet Cornas

This is Cornas like you've never tasted it before. It's hard to imagine an expression of Cornas so faithful to the appellation, yet so removed from its usual expression.

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"Paris has turned out brilliant wines"
2015 Vincent Paris Cornas La Geynale

2015 is an unmissable vintage in Cornas. Even Jancis Robinson drops her British reserve and urges wine lovers to “grab northern Rhône 2015 reds with both hands.”

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"The appellation’s greatest guardian of traditional winemaking" - 2007 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins

Bonneau's wines exist on another level, especially Célestins. They are peerless and singular Châteauneufs. Bonneau's unyielding traditionalism reaches its zenith in the Célestins bottling.

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Cornas Holy Ground
2014 Vincent Paris Cornas Geynale

La Geynale is one of the great vineyards of Cornas.

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Back-Vintage Rhône Royalty:
1998 Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Beaucastel is a name that looms large for those obsessed with the Southern Rhône.

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“An impressive blend of power and finesse” -
2013 Bénetière Côte-Rôtie Cordeloux

We've been waiting for our Bénetière allocation for a long time. Lately, we've been obsessed with 2013 Northern Rhône. Côte-Rôtie seems like a sweet spot for the vintage.

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A Knockout Cornas:
2013 Clape Cornas

Every time that I've come across a well-priced offer for Clape's 2013 Cornas, I've jumped on it. Today's offer represents a modestly sized parcel of the wine that I've managed to put together since our last offer in January.

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"Mineral Lift" - Shocking Cornas Value:
2014 Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 30

It's been impossible to take notice of Vincent Paris. He's one of the most talked about young winemakers in the Northern Rhône.

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Don't Miss Northern Rhône:
2015 Souhaut Syrah

The smart move is to keep this offer brief. Our recent Souhaut offers have sold out quickly.

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"If you want the truest of Côte-Rôties... " - 2013 Levet Côte Rôtie La Chavaroche

Levet's La Chavaroche has become one of the essential facets of our Northern Rhône selections. Every time that we offer the wine, orders pour in. The explanation is easy. Levet's Chavaroche is unapologetically raw, stunningly pure and beautiful. You'd be hard pressed to find an expression of Syrah as honest.

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"The appellation’s greatest guardian of traditional winemaking" -Robert Parker
2010 Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Anytime that I have the opportunity to sit down with one of Bonneau's wines I get very excited. They are some of the most magical and soulful wines around. He was the grand old wise man of the Southern Rhône. There is simply nothing like Bonneau's Châteauneufs. I write all of this with a fair amount of melancholy. Sadly, Henri Bonneau passed away this March.

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Rhône Stunner - 100 Year Old Vines 2015 Souhaut St. Joseph Sainte Epine

Last week, we offered Souhaut's 2015 St. Joseph Les Cessieux under the heading "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow." By 5pm we were allocating bottles. Souhaut makes absolutely gorgeous and insanely drinkable Northern Rhône wines. And people have clearly noticed.

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: 2015 Souhaut Saint Joseph Les Cessieux

Hervé Souhaut first released a Cessieux in 2013. It immediately became a favorite. The vineyard has been in Souhaut's family for many years, but was leased out until recently.

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Irresistible Northern Rhône: 2014 Jamet Collines Rhodaniennes IGP

Jamet is known for benchmark Côte Rotie, but when it comes to drinkabilty, it's their Collines Rhodaniennes we reach for.

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The Other Side of Gonon: 2014 Gonon St. Joseph Blanc "Les Oliviers"

The Gonon brothers have amassed a cult following for their St. Joseph Rouge, but their St. Joseph Blanc remains much more elusive. This is the first time that we've been able to offer Gonon's Blanc. It's a very difficult wine to track down. If you look around, you'll only find a handful of listings. 

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2012 Allemand Cornas Chaillot

Allemand's Cornas are some of the most singular expressions of Cornas around. No one competes in terms of expressiveness and finesse.

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Soulfulness and Delicacy in Saint-Joseph: 2014 Gonon Saint-Joseph

What the Gonon brothers achieve on the steep granite slopes of Saint-Joseph is amazing. Appropriately, the wines have attracted a cult following. Finding authentic Northern Rhône Syrah at affordable prices is a rare thing.

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An Ideal Platform: 1998 Jamet Côte-Rôtie

The only prudent thing to do is to keep this offer brief. This has all the markings of something that will sell out in a flash. 

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Surpassing All Expectations: 2012 Clape Cornas Renaissance

"While it's common to chase the top wines, don't miss his Cornas Renaissance in 2012. It's a terrific wine. " -Jeb Dunnuck Everyone agrees that Clape knocked it out of the park in 2012.

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Classicism and Poise in Côte-Rôtie:
2013 Jamet Côte-Rôtie

2013 in the Northern Rhône produced a gorgeous cast of wines. It's the Northern Rhône exactly as we like it. The wines are mineral and structured with a vibrant core of acidity. 

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