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"The combination of intensity, precision, and utter zesty-fruity balance is simply to die for"
2021 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Auslese

Line up the top wines of the world, toss an Egon Müller in the mix, and watch people's eyes light up when the Müller comes around the table.

"Pure and crystalline"
2021 Mugneret-Gibourg Vosne-Romanée

It's easy to fall for Mugneret-Gibourg's Vosne. Few wines combine a seductive texture with an ultra-fine and elegant precision.

"This is an excellent Meursault villages." - Revisited:
2021 Roulot Meursault

Roulot makes some of the most riveting expressions of Chardonnay on earth and the Meursault makes this clear.

Wine of the Year: Bobby's Pick
2008 Dom Pérignon

Without a doubt, 2008 Dom Pérignon has turned out to be one of the best wine purchases of my life. There is something absolutely magical about this Dom Pérignon. It is easily among the best of the past fifty years.

Wine of the Year #2:
Joe's Pick - 2019 Brovia Barolo

Wine of the Year #1:
Ian's Pick - 2020 Jamet Côte-Rôtie

The 2020 northern Rhônes were some of the most impressive wines that I tasted this year.

Selosse:
Initiale, Version Originale & Substance

Selosse exists in his own realm. I can't think of another Champagne that delivers as much personality in such a seamless and finessed way.

"Readers lucky enough to own the 2012 should be thrilled. It is a superb bottle!"
2012 Roumier-Morey-St.-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière

Along with Rousseau and DRC, Roumier forms a holy trinity of elite Red Burgundy producers. Of course, that's another way of saying that finding Roumier can be an adventure. Offering Roumier with age is something that we're seldom able to do.

Transcending the Category: 2016 Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin VV

Fourrier’s signature is precise finesse, dazzling clarity of expression, and an ultra-seductive texture. Few wines delight the senses from so many angles.

“Who would have known that such a hot and dry vintage could lead to such beautifully ethereal and balanced wines?"
2022 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Kabinett

Like many of the best 2022 Germans, Schaefer's collection defies expectations. In this warm year, Schaefer's wines are nimble and brilliant. 

Utterly Magical: Selosse Brut Rosé

The magic of the rosé is how it combines a penetrating minerality wrapped around a rich, layered complexity.

Without Peer: 2021 Giacomo Conterno Barbera Francia

What separates Conterno's Barbera from the pack is its layered power and its simultaneous buoyancy.

A Personalized Gift For Tequila Lovers: Casa Dragones Joven With Hand-Written Calligraphy

Make your holiday gifting even more unique.

"Leflaive 2021s are brilliant" -2021 Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon

For the past decade, Leflaive has really kicked things into overdrive. They are producing some of the greatest wines that I've tasted from the domaine. 

Boundary Breaker:
2021 Dujac Morey-St-Denis

The enthusiastic response to the Chambolle highlights one of the truly amazing things about Dujac: The wines respect no boundaries.

"A wine of brilliant delineation and tension"
2019 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cerretta

Out of Conterno's lineup, Cerretta always amazes with how it combines finesse, raw power, and thrilling intensity. For all of Cerretta’s muscle, it maintains a sense of refinement and grace.

Ultra-Rare Prevost:
La Closerie Grand Cru Extra Brut NV (2021)

The Grand Cru bottling has an explosive complexity that's full of subtle shavings of orchard fruits, floral notes, spice, citrus, and stony minerality. It comes across as deep, complicated, and elegant.

"A lovely and understated Chambolle villages" - 2020 Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny

The 2020 Chambolle boasts an incredible mineral concentration and finesse. It's buoyant and amazingly refined. The high-toned clarity really impresses. 

Piedmont Superstars:
2019 Oddero Barolo Villero & Rocche di Castiglione

It seems that with each vintage, Oddero's wines get stronger and stronger. Oddero is making some of the most compelling wines in all of Piedmont. These are a testament to their superlative work.

Thriving On Grace Revisited:
2021 Jouan Gevrey-Chambertin "Aux Echezeaux"

The 2021 is a soaring, incisive, and agile example of the wine. It's thrilling. In this vintage, the Aux Echezeaux has a beautiful transparency with gorgeous vivacity and low-octane delicacy.

"I'm convinced La Rogerie is set for overnight stardom."
La Rogerie Champagne Lieux de Vie Blanc de Blancs No. 2 NV

Simply put, the Lieux de Vie Blanc de Blancs No. 2 is shockingly good. It's the product of François Petit and Justine Boxler. Justine's family runs the famed Alsace domaine Albert Boxler. François Petit comes from a Champenois family. 

Dujac Rarity:
2021 Domaine Dujac Chambolle-Musigny

The 2021 is an incredibly pure example of the Chambolle AC. There's a seductive texture backed by an incisive minerality. The mid-palate is a dazzling presentation of spice, earth, floral notes, and snappy red fruits.

Our Go-To Champagne Value: Laherte Frères Ultradition Blanc de Blancs Brut NV

Ultradition has become one of the most popular Champagnes in Crush history.

Soulfulness and Delicacy in Saint-Joseph
2021 Gonon Saint-Joseph