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Distance Runner: 2013 Roilette Fleurie Griffe du Marquis

Distance Runner
2013 Roilette Fleurie Griffe du Marquis

"I was reminded more than a little of the northern Rhône by this compelling wine." -Josh Raynolds

If you're looking for ste

Riesling Aristocrats - 2014 Rebholz Grosses Gewächs: Ganz Horn GG & Kastanienbusch GG

Rebholz's Grosses Gewächs deserve to be placed alongside the world's best - think Clos Ste. Hune, Keller's Abtserde, etc. I've been tasting them for a decade now and they still shock me with their clarity. They are razor sharp, crystal clear and rigorously defined. 

Rarity From California's Golden Age: 1968 BV Georges de Latour Private Reserve

Rarity From California's Golden Age
1968 BV G

A Winning Combination - Lowest Price: 2013 Fourrier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Aux Echanges

A Winning Combination - Lowest Price
2013 Fourrier Chambolle-Musigny
1er Cru Aux Echanges

Fourrier's 2013s are mesmerizing.

The vintage provided

Loire Icon - Important Vintage:
2014 François Cotat Sancerre Les Culs de Beaujeu

2014 is a stellar vintage for the Loire. This is especially true in Sancerre. At this point, comparisons to past greats like 1996 and 2002 don't feel out of line. 

Tempier in the Languedoc: 2012 Mas des Brousses Terrasses du Larzac

Tempier in the Languedoc
2012 Mas des Brousses Terrasses du Larzac

Domaine Tempier produces some of the greatest and most soulful wines of Southern France.

Some of the most compelling wines... - Ulysse Collin Blanc de Noirs Les Maillons Extra-Brut (2010 base)

Singular and Epic
Ulysse Collin Blanc de Noirs
Les Maillons Extra-Brut (2010 base)

"Some of the most compelling wines being made in Champagne today." -Antonio Galloni, V

11th Century Clos - 50 Cases Made: 2014 Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Clos Romans

An 11th Century Clos - 50 Cases Made
2014 Roches Neuves
Saumur Blanc Clos Romans Blanc

It's impossible not to take notice of Roches Neuves Clos Roma

IDTT Podcast #289: Danilo Nada

IDTT Podcast #289: Danilo Nada
2012 Nada Fiorenzo Langhe Nebbiolo

In his I'll Drink to That! interview, Danilo Nada recounts a story about how his father had to green harvest on the sly.

Best to Date: Only Bottles in The U.S. - 2014 Dutraive Fleurie Chapelle Des Bois

Best to Date 
2014 Dutraive Fleurie Chapelle Des Bois

Jean-Louis Dutraive has steadily moved into the top echelon of Beaujolais producers.

His 2014s w

1995 Dom Pérignon Rosé P2

Claiming Dom Pérignon's Rosé to be the best in all of Champagne is beside the point. For me, it's one of the world's great wines.

This struck me as like a mini-Clos - 2013 Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru La Forest

"This struck me as like a mini-Clos"
-Stephen Tanzer
2013 Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru La Forest

Dauvissat killed it in 2013.

I can very clearly re

What a brilliant success!
2014 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Spätlese

Müller produced some of the best 2014s. The general consensus is that the Spätlese is the star. As a group, Müller's 2014's possess an amazing interplay of density and steely verve. The dramatic, attention-grabbing wines are seamless in their harmony and refinement. 

Burgundy doesn't come much more refined than this - 2010 Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans

I've been on a Lafarge buying jag as of late. This may be my best score. 

PYCM Brilliance: 2013 Colin-Morey Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes

PYCM Brilliance
2013 Colin-Morey Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes

When the richness of Charmes meets Colin-Morey's signature racy acidity, really thrilling things happen.

Colin-Morey m

A World Class Debut: 2006 Dom Pérignon

It's with great pleasure that I offer 2006 Dom Pérignon, a bottle that I have very high hopes for. My love for Dom Pérignon has been well documented.

Paolo Bea, Grand Cru: 2007 Paolo Bea Sagrantino di Montefalco "Vigneto Cerrete"

Paolo Bea, Grand Cru
2007 Paolo Bea Sagrantino di Montefalco
"Vigneto Cerrete"

There's no denying Paolo Bea's cult status.

On Tuesday, we offere

Among the finest in the Côte des Blancs - 2004 Doquet Mesnil Blanc de Blancs

"Among the finest in the Côte des Blancs"
2004 Doquet Mesnil Blanc de Blancs

Mesnil is holy ground for Chardonnay. Few capture this as astutely as Doquet.

I always keep my eyes op

Bulletproof: 2012 Chevillon Nuits-St-Georges VV

Bulletproof
2012 Chevillon Nuits-St-Georges VV

Few producers have earned our trust and respect the way Chevillon has.

The wines are bulletproof. Chevillon is one of the most consis

Bea Dream Brew: 2008 Bea Sagrantino Pagliaro

Bea Dream Brew
2008 Bea Sagrantino Pagliaro

Paolo Bea's Sagrantinos are some of the most soulful and captivating wines that you'll ever taste.

Stand Out Kabinett: 2014 Weiser-Künstler Ellergrub Kabinett

"This is another stunning collection by the Weiser-Künstler couple... the whole collection is a must buy." -Mosel Fine Wines Even though the estate was founded in 2005, it's now taken for granted that Weiser-Künstler is producing some of the top wines in the Mosel. They are mentioned in the same breath as the region's best and most established estates.

A Don't Miss - Métras On Tiptoe:
2014 Fleurie Printemps

Line up a big Beaujolais tasting and Métras will stand out. There's a texture, a range of flavor and an intangible something else that jumps out.