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December 30, 2016

At The Top of Their Game
2014 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet

Leflaive's 2014s are easily some of the best wines that we've seen from them in the past decade. Across the board, they have show-stopping elegance, real impact and complexity, and serious cut and structure.

December 29, 2016

"One of the finest grower-producers" -
Marie-Noëlle Ledru Brut Grand Cru

It’s a pleasure to have this rare opportunity to offer Ledru's Brut. Ledru is one of our favorite producers in all of Champagne. Her Champagnes are riveting in their expressiveness and finesse. The majority of Ledru’s vines are in Ambonnay, some of the greatest Pinot Noir terroir in Champagne. 

December 26, 2016

Only The Essential:
2015 Lauer Ayler Kupp Kabinett Auction

For the past few years, Lauer's Kabinett has been one of our favorite purchases from the Grosser Ring Auctions. In 2015, it's even more so. We've been beating the drum for Lauer's 2015s for months, and the Kabinett Auction represents one of the pinnacles of the collection.

December 22, 2016

"In a word, excellent"
2014 Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet

There was a point when Tribut was an insider's secret. That has ended, especially in 2014.

Tribut's 2014s are stunning, and the Côte de Léchet is a star of the line-up. This hasn't escaped people. It's a wine that's become very difficult to locate in any quantity. Currently, there are two other listings.

December 21, 2016

Barbaresco Crown-Jewel:
2010 Castello di Verduno Barbaresco Rabaja Riserva

Rabajà is one of the great vineyards for Nebbiolo. Catching a Rabajà when it's on is one of the great drinking experiences of the Piedmont. 

December 19, 2016

A Master at Work: 2010 Dal Forno Amarone

Dal Forno's Amarone is a very special wine. It's a wine of unmistakable greatness. Dal Forno's Amarone combines breathtaking scale with a heartbreaking complexity and seemingly endless depth. There is simply no other wine like it.

December 19, 2016

Ultra-Rare Bourbons: Pappy Van Winkle and Old Rip Van Winkle

These are easily the most sought after Whiskeys. With each passing year, getting my hands on these Bourbons gets exponentially harder. I'm happy to offer everything from the 10 Year to the 23 Year. Everything is in stock.

December 18, 2016

A Legend in the Making
2015 Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese

Prüm's 2015s are simply brilliant. The magic of the vintage is in the wines' harmony. The 2015 Himmelreich Spätlese offers an incredibly compelling place to witness this. Wehlener Sonnenhuhr is Prüm's flapship, but in certain vintages the Himmelreich rivals it. 2015 is one of those vintages.

December 17, 2016

Lapierre Rarity: 2015 Lapierre Morgon Cuvée Marcel Lapierre

The 2015 Beaujolais are difficult to find in quantity. When it comes to Cuvée Marcel, things are especially ugly. A mere trickle of Cuvée Marcel arrived in the U.S.  At any given time in the past six months, you'd only find a listing or two for the wine.

December 17, 2016

Greatness, Elevated: No Monfortino, Only Francia
2012 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia

"There is a level of pure depth here that is absolutely compelling." -Antonio Galloni Roberto Conterno is one of the world's great winemakers.

December 15, 2016

"Precision and total class"
2014 Kongsgaard Chardonnay

Kongsgaard's Chardonnay may very well be the most riveting Chardonnay in California.

December 13, 2016

Chassagne Benchmark - Don't Miss Value:
2014 Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Crus: Clos St. Jean, Clos de la Maltroie & Les Chaumées - Clos de la Truffière

Along with Ramonet, Domaine Michel Niellon has long stood as Chassagne's benchmark. There's no way around the fact that Niellon's Chevalier and Bâtard are heavy hitters. They are among the most epic white Burgundies around.

December 12, 2016

"Stunningly Beautiful"
2012 Brovia Barolo Brea Vigna Ca’ Mia

There are very few of Barolo's top producers whose best bottles go for under $100. Brovia leads this list. And the list doesn't top four or five producers.

December 11, 2016

"The uncrowned king of Ambonnay” -Richard Juhlin
2008 Coutier Champagne Henri III

If Mesnil is holy ground for Chardonnay, then Ambonnay is holy ground for Pinot Noir.

December 10, 2016

"Stunning in its synthesis of power and elegance"
2014 Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet

Along with Coche-Dury, Lafon, Roulot and Ramonet, Leflaive has enjoyed an enduring presence at the pinnacle of White Burgundy. With that said, Leflaive's 2014s are the best wines that we've seen from them in over a decade.

December 10, 2016

Cornas Holy Ground
2014 Vincent Paris Cornas Geynale

La Geynale is one of the great vineyards of Cornas.

December 8, 2016

Culmination of a Decade?
2015 Lauer Ayler Kupp Kabinett Fass 8

It's been over two years since we've been able to find enough of this wine to offer out through email. For the 2015 vintage, however, we simply could not miss out.

December 8, 2016

Back Up The Truck - Nebbiolo Edition:
2009 Cantalupo Agamium Colline Novaresi

We're constantly on the hunt for sub-$20 Nebbiolo that really delivers.

December 7, 2016

Wine of the Year #2: Ian's Pick
2014 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets

D’Angerville’s Caillerets is one of the unsung gems of Volnay. It captures the racy, emphatically mineral side of Volnay with pinpoint precision and refinement.

December 6, 2016

Wine of the Year #1
Joe's Pick - 2015 Roches Neuves Les Mémoires

Les Mémoires is sourced from a tiny parcel of 100+ year old vines. It is one of the most intriguing and profound expressions of Cabernet Franc.

December 4, 2016

Nothing Short of Magical:
2008 Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Pepe's wines are some of the most strikingly original and beautiful wines that you'll ever encounter. Catching a bottle of Pepe when it's on is to experience something that can't be replicated in the world of wine. The Montepulciano is world-class.

December 3, 2016

"Long on nuance and subtlety"
2008 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Riserva Monprivato Ca' d'Morissio

Mascarello's Monprivato is one of the most refined and elegant wines of Barolo. The Monprivato Cà d’Morissio reaches an even more extraordinary level.

December 1, 2016

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

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