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2009 AJ Adam: From Unknown to Celebrity

From Unknown to Celebrity: A.J. Adam
2009 A.J. Adam Hofberg Kabinett
Special Pre-Arrival Pricing until Friday Only...

At this point I'm not sure A.J. Adam needs an introduction?

(He's the young kid that we've been heralding as one of th

Pepiere Trois 05: Monumental Muscadet

Pépière's Monumental Muscadet
2005 Pépière Muscadet "Trois"
The Muscadet Genius's Most Ambitious Cuvée to Date

Marc Ollivier's name looms large over Muscadet. Indeed, for lovers of chiseled mineral whites, his name looms large over the enti

Sweet Spot Back Vintage Bordeaux

Back Vintage Bordeaux, Sweet-Spot Pricing
La Mission - Palmer - Ducru - Leoville-Poyferre
Pavillon Rouge - Trotanoy - Troplong Mondot

Outstanding Condition and Provenance in All Sizes

The overwhelming response to our previous Bordeaux offe

Trimbach Riesling Freddy Emile 375th Anniversary

Only Every 375 Years
2001 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 375th Anniversary

Exotic Richness, Aristocratic Poise,
Lowest Price in the Nation

A word to the wise: Heed Schildknecht’s words b

The Legendary 89 Giacosa Falletto Riserva

Bruno at His Best
1989 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto Riserva
"Utterly Divine." - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

Rather than boisterous praise, this wine deserves a moment of contemplative quiet, a pause for gratitude that wines like this exist.

Pinot Noir: 2 Guys, 1.8 Hectares and a Basket Press

Volnay (especially Lafarge), Noel Verset and his glorious Cornas, Beaujolais (especially Foillard) and Eric Texier with his sinewy little tough-guy Côtes-du-Rhône Brézème... These are the comparisons that come to mind, my gut reactions to Sven Enderle's and Florian Moll's beautiful Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) from Germany's Baden. The first time Joe and I tasted it, we knew almost immediately that we'd buy all that was available to us. 

Pristine Parcel, Epic Wine: 96 Raveneau Valmur

Full Splendor Now
1996 Raveneau Chablis Valmur
Five-Star Vintage, First-Class Producer, Few Cases Only

"A benchmark for the entire region."

That’s what Andrew Jefford calls "mature bottles" of Raveneau.

Don't Miss: 08 Ponsot Clos de la Roche VV

Wine of the Vintage?
2008 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche VV
...Certainly on the Short List

"...holding off on purchasing the [Ponsot] 2008s in the hopes that the hyped 2009s will be even better is a strategy that will only end up disappo

Bike to Work

At the top of her game - 07 Barthod - Pre-arrival Pricing

Chambolle's Unyielding Purity
2007 Ghislaine Barthod Pre-Arrival Offer
Special Pricing for this Parcel Only

"2007 proves beyond any reasonable doubt that Ghislaine Barthod has fully arrived at the top of her game and she is undoubtedly one of th

Epiphany in Magnum: 1990 Dom Ruinart Rose

An Epiphany, in Magnum Format
1990 Dom Ruinart Rosé Magnum
Lowest Price in the Nation

"...brilliant vitality and Burgundy-like authority."
-Richard Juhlin

True wine epiphanies are a rare thing.

With each

Monumental Austria: FX Pichler

Monumental Austria
2007 FX Pichler Grüner Veltliner "M"
Special Pre-Arrival Pricing on One of Austria's Greatest

Yes, the "M" stands for "monumental."

No, we don't know what "maracuja" is.

Or at least we didn't know wha

Single-Owner Bordeaux Cellar: 1982-2002 (Haut Brion, Latour, Petrus, Cos d'Estournel...)

Single-Owner Bordeaux Cellar
Cheval Blanc, Cos d'Estournel, Haut Brion, Latour, Lynch Bages, Pétrus, Pichon-Lalande and more...
1982 - 1985 - 1986 - 1989 - 1990 - 1996 - 2002

There's a difference between loose bottles that have been floating th

07 Quilceda Creek: The Best Yet?

The Cult Cab of Washington
2007 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
"Perfection" for the 4th Time in Just Six Years?

It seems impossible that Quilceda Creek could surpass its own sky-high standards - yet here we are, staring down the (wine) barrel

CLOS: Fèvre Fridays Finale

Fèvre Fridays Finale
2008 Fèvre Grand Cru Les Clos
Top Chablis of the Vintage - Lowest Price in the Nation

"...simply stunning... oozes Chablis character... impressively concentrated... palate-staining flavors... striking precis

Make Room: 1996 Dom Ruinart MAGNUMS

Tête de Cuvée Mags - Sub-$300
1996 Dom Ruinart 1.5L
Make Room in the Cellar

This is, very simply, incredible Blanc de Blancs from one of the most collectible producers, vintages, and formats in the world.

As y

2004 Dal Forno at 20% Off

Full-Throttle Majesty in the Veneto
2004 Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore
EXTREME pricing on EXTREME wine
Dal Forno, 20% off.

"Dal Forno" and "20% off" are not words you will often see together.

1994 Karthauserhof MAGNUMS: Ex-Cellar

Sourced Directly from the Estate's Cellars
1994 Karthauserhof Spätlese Trocken 1.5L
Mineral-Drenched Magnums from the Ruwer Valley

This sort of offer doesn't come around often...

36 magnums, only recently pulled from the cold, stony cella

Jura Sparkles: The Best Sub-$25 Bubbly

Champagne Method, Jura Personality
Ganevat "Oh!!"
Our Yearly Parcel has Just Arrived
(And will likely soon disappear!)

This is the best damn $25 sparkler we've tasted, hands down.

And as you may know, we're Champagne

Fevre '08 Vaudesir - Lowest Price in the Nation

Fèvre Fridays
2008 Fèvre Chablis Vaudésir
The Best Grand Cru Value of '08 Chablis
Lowest Price in the Nation

It's no secret that we're obsessed with Fèvre's 2008 Chablis. These are some of the mos

95 Angerville Ducs: Rare Back-Vintage Gem

Unbridled, Undeniable Class
1995 Marquis d'Angerville 1er Clos des Ducs
Marquee Volnay from the Marquis Himself

Clos des Ducs may be the greatest wine in Volnay, and the 1995 was likely the Volnay of the vintage.

Here, the legenda

Casa Dragones Tequila Joven

Casa Dragones is made from 100% blue agave grown in the Valley of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico. The soil, rich in potassium and silica, imparts a mouth-watering minerality that's, frankly, a little bit evocative of o

02 Raffault Chinon: France's Benchmark Cab Franc?

Funk-a-delectable Chinon
2002 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses
Loire's Cult Cabernet Franc - Lowest Price in the World

With 60 years of history, the Olga Raffault domaine continues to make unapologetically wild Chinon that could be con

The Dazzling 02 Clos Ste. Hune

Ruthless Mineral, Impeccable Stature
2002 Trimbach Clos Ste. Hune
Special Pricing for OWC Three-Packs

"...minerality as deep, saline, and mysterious as the ocean."
David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate

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