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Hierarchies Crumble:
2020 Coche-Dury Bourgogne Blanc

There's no getting around it... Coche is special. Even his Bourgogne Blanc works on an elite level.

"In 2019, Montevertine will give Pergole Torte a run for its money"
2019 Montevertine Rosso di Toscano

A Dream Brew:
2020 Bachelet-Monnot Puligny-Montrachet

Bachelet-Monnots are revelatory expressions of Burgundy. The 2020 Puligny underscores the caliber of winemaking at this domaine

Regal Elegance:
2013 Eric Rodez Ambonnay Grand Cru Les Beurys

When you ask Champagne fanatics about the greatest Grand Crus, the answer is always the same: Mesnil, Cramant, Äy, Verzenay, and Ambonnay.

Northern Rhône:
Allemand, Bénetière, Chave, Gonon, Jamet, Juge & More

Weightless Intensity:
2020 Enderle & Moll Pinot Noir Liaison

Put this wine head-to-head with Pinots from Burgundy, or any other place, and it becomes obvious that the "Liaison" is one of the greatest Pinot Noir values in the world.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow:
2020 Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin VV

It's a really beautiful edition of the wine showing impressive concentration, harmony, and grace.

"This gracious, ethereal Nebbiolo has plenty to offer"
2019 Garrone Nebbiolo Superiore Prünent

Cantine Garrone's Prünent hails from the northern reaches of the Piedmont, the obscure DOC Valli Ossolane. The area is only seven miles from the Swiss border. 

The Inexplicable Deal of the Auctions
2021 Lauer Kabinett Auction

Lauer's absolutely fierce Auction Kabinett - always one of our favorites and very much an insider's wine - was one of the few to trade at a very reasonable price.

"Fabulous" -Antonio Galloni
2008 Billecart-Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Louis Salmon

The 2008 Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Louis Salmon is the epitome of their style.

"Everything Barbaresco should be"
2019 Oddero Barbaresco Gallina

Oddero is making some of the most compelling wines in all of Piedmont. They are turning out classically styled Piedmont wines of incredible purity and detail.

"This is an excellent Vosne villages"
2019 Drouhin Vosne-Romanée

Their 2019 Vosne adroitly manages a balance of delicacy matched with plenty of supple, mid-palate weight. 

The Magic of Steinertal:
2020 Alzinger Riesling Steinertal Smaragd

Along with Kellerberg and Singerriedel, Steinertal is one of the Wachau's best sites. For many Austrian wine fans, it simply doesn't get any better than Alzinger's Steinertal.

At The Height Of His Powers - Lowest Price:
2019 Dominique Lafon Meursault Les Narvaux

After decades of crafting some of the greatest white Burgundies, Dominique Lafon may be making the best wines of his illustrious career. It has been amazing to watch.

Magnums 1962-2021:
Canonica, Conterno, Dagueneau, Juge, Mascarello, Raveneau,
Roulot, Trevallon & More

"Baby" Grand Cru Steal:
2021 Emrich-Schönleber Mineral Trocken

The 2021 is an absolutely brilliant, chiseled dry Riesling of just jaw-dropping clarity and structure. Due to low yields, it also has a serious density and grip that will power this wine through a decade.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
2021 Envínate Benje Tinto & Albahra

Utterly Captivating: Back-Vintage Conterno
2006 Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia

The Barolo Francia comes from one of Serralunga’s top sites. The commune is renowned for the density, texture, and heft of its wines.

Chassagne Magic
2020 Bachelet-Monnot Chassagne-Montrachet

Bachelet-Monnot are revelatory expressions of Burgundy.

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. Simply put, Ultradition is an irresistible Champagne that delivers serious value. It's an accessible Champagne, but also one of incredible balance and interest.

"The balance is impeccable" -Burghound
2020 Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc

Clos des Mouches Blanc is one of the true insider wines in all of Burgundy.

2018 & 2020 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barbera d'Alba

The wine world has become obsessed with Rinaldi's soulful, finessed, and old-school style.

Untamed Beauty Revisited - Lowest Price:
2017 Chevillon Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains

Vaucrains is one of the great vineyards of Nuits St. Georges.

It's an imposing wine that's legendary for its ability to age.

Rhône Royalty:
2019 Chave Hermitage Blanc

There's no other dry white wine in the world that ages quite like Chave's Hermitage Blanc.