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In the Shadow of La Tache: 2008 Dujac Malconsorts

In the Shadow of La Tache
2008 Dujac Vosne-Romanée
1er Cru Malconsorts

Malconsorts is one of the blessed 1er Crus. It borders La Tache, and at its best, can

One of Italy’s most iconic producers - 2011 Valentini Cerasuolo

In Its Own Category
2011 Valentini Cerasuolo
Only Bottles in the U.S.

"Valentini is one of Italy’s most iconic producers."

Pinot Noir Esoterica - Red, Still Champagne: Seconde Coteaux Champenois Rouge

Pinot Noir Esoterica -
Red, Still Champagne
Secondé Coteaux Champenois Rouge
Huge Success in Challenging Category

"T

An Exciting Debut: Mastery on Display - 2010 Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Porusots

An Exciting Debut:
Mastery on Display
2010 Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Porusots
Lowest Price in the Nation

"...the new add

One of the finest grower-producers in the Champagne region - 08 Ledru Goulte & Rose de Saignee

Extremely Limited:
Thriving on Purity and Grace
2008 Ledru Cuvée du Goulté
& 2008 Rosé de Saignée

"One of the fine

Really outstanding - 2011 Schafer-Frohlich Felseneck Spatlese

"Really outstanding" -John Gilman
2011 Schäfer-Fröhlich
Bockenauer Felseneck Spätlese
2011 at its Most Glorious

Rarities from Cornas' Master: 06 & 07 Allemand Reynard

Rarities from Cornas' Master
2006 & 2007 Allemand Cornas Reynard
Lowest Price in the Nation

Thierry Allemand is far more than a master of Cornas, he's one

Demonstrating a marvelous clarity and tension - El Maestro Sierra Palo Cortado VORS

"Marvelous clarity and tension"
El Maestro Sierra
Palo Cortado VORS 375ml
Soulful, World-Class Sherry

"The bodega's gr

2010 Lapierre Morgon - A Second Look/Last Chance

A Second Look/Last Chance
2010 Lapierre Morgon
"A Dream Brew"

Coming after 2009, the 2010 Beaujolais vintage was overlooked. This is a shame. The wines are vi

A wine of breathtaking finesse and elegance - 2009 Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu

"This is a dazzling showing from Dominique Lafon." -Antonio Galloni
2009 Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru
Santenots du Milieu
Lowest Price in the Nation

Just a brilliant, brilliant wine - 2010 Clos des Lambrays

"Just a brilliant, brilliant
wine in 2010!" -John Gilman
2010 Domaine des Lambrays
Clos des Lambrays

Pinot Noir Curveball - Stunning Value: 2010 Steinmetz Sonnenlay Spatburgunder

A Curveball from the Mosel
- Don't Miss Pinot Value
2010 Steinmetz
Mühlheimer Sonnenlay Pinot Noir

To cut to the chase, S

Cote-Rotie Shining in Unmediated Glory MAGNUM Edition: 2010 Jamet Cote-Rotie

Côte-Rôtie Shining in
Unmediated Glory
2010 Jamet Côte-Rôtie Magnums
Classicism in the Northern Rhône

Our 2010 Jamet

Historic Vintage - Perfectly Proportioned: 2002 Huet Clos du Bourg Moelleux

Historic Vintage
- Perfectly Proportioned
2002 Domaine Huet
Clos du Bourg Moelleux
Lowest Price in the Nation

1971 Germany - Direct from the Cellar (Von Simmern Baiken Spatlese)

From the Estate's Cellars...
1971 Von Simmern Baiken Spätlese
Unprecedented.

A rare and small cache of bottles, from one of the Rheingau's grandest, greatest estates (w

A superb wine - 2005 Beaujolais Revisited: 2005 Cret de Ruyere Cuvee des Anges (Chiroubles)

2005 Beaujolais Revisited
2005 Crêt de Ruyerè
Cuvée des Anges (Chiroubles)
Historic Vintage, Killer Value

"It is a

All about harmony - 2010 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Foret

"A sense of utter life
and vividness"-Antonio Galloni
2010 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Forêt

"The 2010 Chablis Forêt is rich, layered and

Cote-Rotie Shining in Unmediated Glory: 2010 Jamet Cote-Rotie

Côte-Rôtie Shining in
Unmediated Glory
2010 Jamet Côte-Rôtie
Classicism in the Northern Rhône

In 2012, a large number

2002 Dom Pérignon Rosé: The Greatest DP Rosé Ever?

The Greatest DP Rosé Ever?
2002 Dom Pérignon Rosé
The Specially Priced "Initial Release"

Is this the greatest Dom Pérignon Rosé ever made?

Beautifully articulated Champagne - 2010 Cedric Bouchard Inflorescence

"This is a great showing from Cedric Bouchard."
2010 Cédric Bouchard Inflorescence
Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs
Lowest Price in the Nation

One of the finest domaines in all of Burgundy. - 2009 Michel Gaunoux Pommard Grands Epenots

"This is one of the finest domaines in all of Burgundy." -Burghound
2009 Michel Gaunoux Pommard
1er Cru Grands Épenots

"This exceptionally promi

Presidential Pedigree - First-Class Sparkling Wine Value: 2009 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs

Presidential Pedigree
- First-Class Sparkling Wine Value
2009 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs

The plain fact is that Schramsberg is producing the most compelling

Taittinger Tasting on Monday, December 17

Royalty Pours at Crush:
Free Taittinger Champagne Tasting
Pierre-Emmanuel and Clovis Taittinger Pour
Monday, December 17th, 6 - 7pm

Wine of the Year - Ian's Pick: 2007 Allemand Cornas Chaillot

Ian's Wine of the Year...
2007 Allemand Cornas Chaillot
"Impresses more with elegance than power"

Up until now, all my wines of the year have been Burgundies.