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The Profound Beauty of Côte-Rôtie - Magnum Edition: 2012 Bénetière Côte-Rôtie Cordeloux

With only 2.5ha, finding Bénetière is difficult. Finding magnums is next to impossible. Earlier this week we offered 750s of 2012 Bénetière Côte-Rôtie Cordeloux and it seemed right to follow up with mags on Friday. Bénetière has become an important pillar of our Northern Rhône offerings, but we've never been able to offer mags before. In general, we rarely see mags from any of Northern Rhône's culty, traditionalists. 

Avion Tequila

Join us on Friday, May 8th between 5 & 8pm to taste Avion Tequila.  We'll be pouring the Silver, Reposado & Anejo.

Unapologetically Old-Fashioned Chinon: 2006 & 2007 Lenoir Chinon Les Roches

Unapologetically Old-Fashioned Chinon
2006 & 2007 Lenoir Chinon Les Roches

Lenoir Chinon occupies a special place in my heart. For me, they are things of beauty.

The Singular Magic of Dujac - Lowest Price: 2012 Domaine Dujac Morey St. Denis

The Singular Magic of Dujac: Lowest Price
2012 Domaine Dujac Morey St. Denis

"This possesses outstanding depth and length for its level."

The Profound Beauty of Côte-Rôtie:
2012 Benetiere Cote-Rotie Cordeloux

Bénetière has become one of our pillars in the Northern Rhône. There are two, maybe three, traditional Côte-Rôties that we focus on. Out of these, Bénetière is the biggest headache. With only 2.5ha, finding Bénetière is difficult. 

Rare Volnay - A Study in Purity: 2011 d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets

Rare Volnay - A Study in Purity
2011 d'Angerville Volnay
1er Cru Les Caillerets

For the past couple of months, I've been doubling do

Very clearly one of the greatest estates in Germany - 2013 Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Grosses Gewachs

Mosel Masterpiece
2013 Schloss Lieser
Niederberg Helden Grosses Gewächs

"It is certainly one of the two or three finest dry Rie

IDTT Podcast # 257: Reisetbauer Eau de Vie Poire Williams

IDTT Podcast # 257: Hans Reisetbauer
Reisetbauer Eau de Vie Poire Williams

Hans Reisetbauer is a major wine lover, but as he says in his IDTT interview people make wine

Magical Morgon - Magnum Edition:
2013 Foillard Morgon Cote du Py Mags

The more we taste 2013 Beaujolais, the more its successes stand out as being truly special. 

White Burgundy: Coche, Colin-Morey, Dauvissat, Raveneau & More

White Burgundy:
Coche, Colin-Morey, Dauvissat, Raveneau & More

This is clearly a list of White Burgundy that speaks for itself.

All of thes

Thrilling, Cult Champagne: 2008 Leclapart L'Artiste

Thrilling, Cult Champagne
2008 Léclapart L'Artiste
Incredibly Sharp Pricing

The L’Artiste is one of the most

The 2010 is fabulous; it's as simple as that. - 2010 Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole

"The 2010 is fabulous; it's as simple as that." -Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
2010 Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole

When you start tasting the 2010s, it's impossible no

Among the highlights of the vintage - 2012 Roumier Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussiere

Under-the-Radar Roumier
2012 Roumier Morey-St.-Denis
1er Cru Clos de la Bussière

"Christophe Roumier's 2012 are among the highlight

The 2012 Côte Rôtie is a rock star - Half-Bottle Edition: 2012 Jamet Cote-Rotie Half-Bottles

"The 2012 Côte Rôtie is a rock star"
2012 Jamet Côte-Rôtie Half-Bottles

For decades, Jamet has been the benchmark of Côte-Rôtie.

Whenever we offer Ja

Dujac Rarity: 2012 Domaine Dujac Bourgogne Blanc

Dujac Rarity
2012 Domaine Dujac Bourgogne Blanc

Dujac's whites have become an obsession of mine.

Today, I'm happy to offer Dujac's very rare 2012 Bourgogne

No Peers in Italy - 2012 Miani Friulano

"No Peers in Italy" -Antonio Galloni
2012 Miani Friulano

The wines of Miani are some of Italy's most sought-after, cult wines. Tasting them is an unforgettable experience.

Miani's whites are rich, powerful and ex

Aged Bordeaux in Its Sweet Spot:1996 Calon-Ségur

Aged Bordeaux in Its Sweet Spot
1996 Calon-Ségur
I really love where the '96 left-bank Bordeaux are. It's a classic vintage in a really beautiful place.

When I s

German Auction Treasures - 1988-2013:
Egon Müller, J.J. Prüm & Willi Schaefer

Our tastings leave no doubt that auction bottlings from top producers exist on a different plane. Yes, they're rare, and expensive. With that said, these are some of the greatest wines in the world. For the few who know them well, they are legendary.

New York Distilling Company

Come taste the gins of New York Distilli

Seems to never miss... - 2011 Fichet Meursault Tesson

Bullet-Proof Meursault: Lowest Price
2011 Fichet Meursault Le Tesson

"Do not miss the Tessons as Fichet just seems to never miss with it." -Burghound

If I had to highlight a produce

At The Top Of His Game:
1999 Chezeaux (Ponsot) Griottes-Chambertin

Whenever I can get my hands on Chezeaux's Griotte (made by Laurent Ponsot), I get really excited. We're fond of introducing this wine as one of Burgundy's great secrets. There's pretty much no better way to sum it up. 

Multi-Dimensional, Benchmark Sancerre: 2013 F. Cotat Sancerre Culs de Beaujeu

Multi-Dimensional, Benchmark Sancerre
2013 Franç

Brilliantly Overachieving - Lowest Price: 2012 Bachelet Bourgogne Rouge

Brilliantly Overachieving 
2012

Lapierre Two-Ways: With and Without Sulfur

Lapierre Two-Ways:
With and Wi