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Another Realm - 02 Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore

Baby Amarone
2002 Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore
Nothing Short of a Revelation

Dal Forno's wines occupy a special place. With Conterno's Monfortino, Roussea

Sandwiched by Grand Crus - Arnoux Vosne-Romanee Suchots

Among the Grand Crus
2008 Arnoux-Lachaux Vosne-Romanée
1er Cru Les Suchots
Lowest Pricing in the Nation

"In a word, t

The Most Misunderstood Grape... Made CLEAR ($25)

Cabernet Franc Speaking Frankly
2010 Courault Les Rouliers

Few grapes are more misunderstood - few grapes can be more interesting.

Aside from a few lonely icons, li

Rev Up the Grill and Back Up the Truck? 2009 Chave St. Joseph Offerus

A Perfectionist within Reach
2009 Chave St. Joseph Offerus


"One of the finest examples of this cuvee Chave has yet made"
-Robert Parker

Obscure, World Class: 09 Savagnin Chalasses Ouille

A Master at Work: 

Purity, Depth, Tension
2009 Ganevat Savagnin Chalasses

Marnes Bleues Ouillé

Today is our third G

Vilmart: "potentially one of the finest editions of this cuvée yet"

The Most Profound Vilmart?
2006 Vilmart Grand Cellier Rubis Rosé
"potentially one of the finest editions of this cuvée yet"

Denizen Rum

Please join us on Friday, April 6th between 5:30 & 7:30 to taste Denizen

A stunning, potentially profound effort - 09 Sorrel Hermitage Le Gréal

The Holy Gréal
2009 Sorrel Hermitage Rouge Le Gréal
Simply Monumental

"A stunning, potentially profound effort" -Robert Parker

Extreme Mountain Value: At $20 Time to Rethink Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Grigio

Extreme Mountain White Wine
(Extreme Value)
2010 Lupin Roussette de Savoie
Frangy Traditionnelle
Only Bottles in the U.S

An exercise in harmony and balance - 2010 Bertheau Chambolle Charmes

Purity and Elegance
2010 Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny
1er Cru Charmes
Lacking in Artifice, but Not Greatness

"An exercise in

Spring Mixed Case: 20% Off

Spring Mixed Case
A Fresh Mix of Our Favorites for Spring
BIG SAVINGS:
Every Bottle Discounted 20%!

Even though winter was

The Terrible Child of the Jura:
2010 Ganevat Poulsard "L'Enfant Terrible"

Jean-Francois Ganevat is finally hitting the tipping point. In our opinion, it's about time. Ganevat is one of the most intriguing and skilled winemakers working today. This is not an exaggeration. He pulls out all the stops, s

Ancient Vines and Trees and Paolo Bea: 2007 Arboreus

120-Year-Old Vines and Paolo Bea
2007 Paolo Bea "Arboreus"
Farming - Saving - the Treasures of Montefalco

The Bea family has made it a point to save

An awe inspiring wine - 02 Arnoux Romanee Saint-Vivant

"Don't Miss!"
2002 Arnoux Romanée Saint-Vivant
Holy Ground in a Great Vintage

"This is an awe inspiring wine, not only because of the sheer breadth of expres

Sub-$20 Pinot Noir Stunner: Back up the Truck!

Underpromise and Overdeliver
2009 Guillaume Pinot Noir
In Praise of Beauty, Simplicity and Value

Guillaume's main business is a vine nursery where they supply

1985 Prum in Gold (Capsule): Cellar Rarity

The Value of Gold
1985 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Gold Capsule
Cellar Rarity - Only Pricing in the U.S.
All capsules are not created equal.

Once, and Never Again: La Bota #31 Amontillado "Bota No"

Seeking the Extraordinary
La Bota #31 Amontillado "Bota No"
Limited and Magnificent

People are talking about Sherry again.

Half-Bottle GREATNESS: 2008 Rebholz

375ml of Complexity and Cut
2008 Rebholz Kastanienbusch GG
One of Germany's Greatest Dry Rieslings,
in the Rare Half-Bottle Format

A great Clos des Mouches in the making - 2010 Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge

Smart Money on the Cult Wine
2010 Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru
Clos des Mouches Rouge

"A great Clos des Mouches in the making."

2005 Allemand: An Offer Three Years in the Making...

Cornas + Finesse =
2005 Allemand Cornas Chaillots
Rare Back-Vintage Allemand Parcel

We are devout fans of Allemand's wines... yet it's been nearly three years

09 Ganevat Chardonnay Chalasses & Grands Teppes: Who Needs a Computer When You Make Great Wine?

Jura's Uncompromising Master
Ganevat Chardonnay
Les Grands Teppes & Les Chalasses
A Tale of Two Terroirs

It seems that

Wonderfully classy - 2007 Grivot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts

"Wonderfully Classy"
2007 Grivot Vosne-Romanée
1er Cru Les Beaux Monts
Burgundy Value Part II

One of the most beautiful wines of the vintage. Affordable Bordeaux Surprise...

Bordeaux's Big Suprise
2008 Château La Lagune
Value in Fine Bordeaux Still Exists

"One of the most beautiful wines of the vintage." -Robert Parker

A knock out - 2010 Faiveley Clos des Corton

Muscle and Refinement
2010 Faiveley Corton-Clos des Corton
A Corton of Rare Sophistication and Depth

"A knock out by any standard but at the same time, a wine