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Very pure and sharply chiseled" - 2015 Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy

Laurent Tribut produced a dead serious collection in 2015. For the Chablis obsessed, the wines of Laurent Tribut are legendary. The 2015s boldly display what makes Tribut so exciting.

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The Best of I'll Drink to That! Ten Highlights from 2017

We’ve been absolutely blown away by the I’ll Drink to That! podcast this year. Throughout 2017, one incredible interview after another has emerged for us to listen to.

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Implausible Harmony
Selosse Cuvée Initial NV

Out of Selosse's lineup, Initial is the Selosse bottling that I reach for most often. Its energy and punchy minerality are endlessly appealing. Initial highlights the magic of Selosse - it's a Blanc de Blancs of seemingly implausible harmony, combining outrageous purity with enveloping power.

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2015 F.X. Pichler Riesling "Unendlich"

Along with 2007 and 2013, Pichler's 2015s are the best that we've seen from the estate in the past decade. Of course, the collection reaches its high point with Riesling Unendlich.

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"Readers should do everything possible to add some of these wines to their cellars."
- 2013 Brovia Barolo Brea - Ca' Mia & Villero

Brovia is at the top of their game. You don't have to look any further for evidence than their 2013 Barolo. Their 2013s firmly places them among Piedmont's elite. Despite being among the region's top traditionalists, Brovia's wines cost significantly less than their peers. It's difficult to know how long this pricing discrepancy will hold, but it's easy to assume that its days are numbered. For now, Brovia's single vineyard Barolos are some of the smartest buys around.

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Prager's Achleiten:
2016 Riesling Achleiten Smaragd & Grüner Veltliner Achleiten Stockkultur

Achleiten is one of Austria's "Grand Crus," and Prager's Toni Bodenstein is the master of the site. Today, we're very happy to pay homage to Prager's work in Achleiten with his stunning 2016s.

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Utterly Brilliant: 2010 Agrapart Mineral Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

Agrapart's Mineral lives up to its name, bursting with chalky minerality. It is one of the most riveting expressions of Chardonnay to be found.

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"Some of the most elegant, refined and brilliant wines in all of Piemonte"
-John Gilman 2013 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato

Mascarello’s Monprivato is one of the great monuments of Piedmont. The 2013 Monprivato is one of the most anticipated releases in some time.

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Loire Elite - 50 Cases Produced
2016 Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Clos Romans

Clos Romans is a walled vineyard dating back to the 11th century. The wine stands as one of the great expressions of Chenin. 

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"This is very nicely done" - 2013 Cascina delle Rose Barbaresco Tre Stelle

The 2013 vintage in Piedmont has firmly planted itself as one of the top vintages of the past decade. It joins the ranks of 2001, 2008 and 2010. These vintages gave the undeniably aristocratic Nebbiolo grape the perfect stage to shine in all its glory.

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This is one very serious wine" - 2015 Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru

2015 is a monumental vintage at Lambrays. In recent years, Clos des Lambrays has been going from strength to strength.

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0.8ha, Chenin from Chinon's Master: 2016 Baudry Chinon La Croix Boissée Blanc

Baudry's Croix Boissée Blanc comes from 0.08ha of vines, and is one of the most captivating expressions of Chenin. Out of all of the manifestations of Chenin that I've tasted, Baudry's is one of the most thought-provoking.

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Wine of the Year #2: Ian's Pick
2014 Enfield Cabernet Sauvignon
Fort Ross - Seaview Sonoma Coast

In all my years of picking out wines of the year, I don’t think that choosing something from California ever crossed my mind until now. The 2014 Enfield Cabernet Sauvignon Fort Ross-Seaview Sonoma Coast opened my eyes to what’s possible in California: wines that have depth and complexity while remaining fresh and elegant.

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Wine of the Year #1: Joe's Pick
2016 Lauer Schonfels GG

In any vintage, Schonfels is wine of the year quality. However, in 2016, it’s simply so successful that it was the obvious choice for me. The 2016 Schonfels is an opportunity to witness one of Germany's great vineyards in all of its glory.

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"An outstanding village wine" - 2015 Tribut Chablis

For the Chablis obsessed, the wines of Laurent Tribut are legendary. Year after year, Tribut's Chablis is, without a doubt, one of the best village level wines in the region.

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2016 Willi Schaefer
Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett

Catching a Schaefer Kabinett in the zone is one of my favorite experiences in wine. I have a major soft spot for Schaefer's Kabinetts. With age, they become hauntingly elegant. Every time I look at my personal cellar I find myself wishing I had more Schaefer Kabinett.

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Back Up the Truck - Piedmont Edition:
2016 Castello di Verduno Pelaverga Basadone

Castello di Verduno's Pelaverga is a bottle that the staff consumes in quantity. It's one of those delicious, food friendly and habit-forming wines that we always want on hand.

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Loire Elite: Old and Ungrafted Vines
- 2016 Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny: Franc de Pied & Les Mémoires

Thierry Germain and his Roches Neuves firmly holds a place among the Loire's elite. The past few vintages testify to the fact that he is at the top of his game. Today, we're excited to offer two of his top Cabernet Franc's from 2016, Franc de Pied and Les Mémoires.

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2013 Piedmont - A Grand Finale: 2013 Giuseppe Mascarello Barbera d'Alba Codamonte

Mascarello's Codamonte is one of the most fascinating expressions of Barbera that we've tasted in many years.

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2016 Keller Grosses Gewächs: Hubacker & Kirchspiel

Across the board, Keller turned out an amazing collection of 2016s. The wines possess an unmistakable brilliance. They are crystal clear with delineated stony minerality and a beautifully finessed length.

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"It’s rare to find a champagne, or indeed, a wine of any kind, as profound" - Selosse Les Carelles Extra Brut Grand Cru

Selosse's lieux-dits provide some of the most captivating and singular drinking experiences in Champagne. Each Lieu-Dit amazes. With that said, I love Carelles.

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A Winter Essential
Cappellano Barolo Chinato

As the temperatures continue to dip and we look forward to the onslaught of long meals that await, it's impossible not to think of Cappellano's Chinato. There are few better things to end a meal with or simply meditate over. To situate Cappellano's Barolo Chinato, it's probably easiest to think about it as a combination of a fortified wine and the king of vermouths. 

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Rare Métras Magnums -
2016 Moulin-à-Vent VV

We should set expectations right away. There's very little available. In 2006, Yvon Métras purchased a mere 0.6ha of Moulin-à-Vent near his home. In general, Métras of any kind is very hard to find in quantity. Magnums of his Moulin-à-Vent VV are close to impossible to land in quantity. 

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2016 Alzinger Riesling Smaragd: Höhereck & Loibenberg

Alzinger's 2016s are something to behold. The 2016 lineup dramatizes the level of intricacy, finesse and detail that Alzinger brings to the table. 

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