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Cult Northern Rhône:
2019 Gonon Saint Joseph Blanc Les Oliviers

White Rhônes can be a tricky category. The best can be amazing, but for better or worse our tastes are very selective. Gonon's nails the category. 

Hitting the Bulls-Eye:
2018 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Spätlese #5

They are a historic benchmark and loved by every Riesling fan that we've met. However, in recent vintages, the quality has really shown just what a world-class estate this is. 

The Pinnacle of Py:
2017 Foillard Morgon Cuvée 3,14

The 3,14 bottling is only made in special years and is always one of the most exciting releases of the year.

"Lace and Grace"
2017 Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles

Out From The Shadows:
2019 Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

As we've written before, Drouhin excels in ripe vintages. Their delicate and understated style really thrives in these years. 

Genius Cornas:
2016 Allemand Cornas Reynard

Allemand takes Cornas to a level of expressiveness and finesse that no one can compete with.

Don't Miss Debut:
2018 Pierre Boisson Bourgogne Blanc Murgey de Limozin

We've been impressed with Boisson's 2018s. The collection maintains an impressive amount of detail and fine-ness. The Murgey de Limozin highlights their success. 

"A wine of staggering proportion and breathtaking beauty"
2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Rabajà Riserva Bottles and Magnums

Produttori del Barbaresco's 2016s represents a high point of the great vintage.

As is often the case, the Rabajà is one the stars. 

Red Burgundy 1999-2018:
D'Angerville, Dujac, Fourrier, Lafarge, Roumier & More

The Master of Morgon:
2019 Foillard Morgon Côte du Py Magnums

The 2019 vintage allowed Foillard to produce a layered and powerful Côte du Py with a vibrant core. We love the underlying structure that pulls everything together with its stony minerality.

A Dream Brew - Don't Miss 2016 Piedmont:
2016 Luigi Giordano Barbaresco Montestefano

The style at Giordano is rugged, personality-filled, and very classic. They are soulful wines brimming with a slightly wild and totally captivating complexity. The fact that Giordano has holdings in some of Barbaresco's top sites, including Montestefano and Asili, only makes this domaine more exciting.

"Taut and chiseled but also notably exuberant"
2013 Roederer Cristal

For us, 2013 in Champagne is a truly exciting vintage that will likely be considered a great one in due time.

Indescribable Magic:
2017 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Auslese Half-Bottles

The wines are simply that good. No wines on earth offer the thrilling contrast between intensity and dancing, intricate delicacy. The wines can haunt you for days.

"Fine verve" - Don't Miss White Burgundy:
2018 De Montille Saint Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly

Along with Lamy and Colin-Morey, De Montille produces one of the great examples of En Remilly.

For those seeking value in white Burgundy, De Montille's En Remilly is very difficult to beat. 

Ungrafted Loire - Stunning:
2016 Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied

Simply put, the Franc de Pied bottling seems to work on a different register. Somehow the wine manages to be tightly wound and endlessly complex. 

Rhône Royalty:
2018 Chave Saint-Joseph

While the Hermitage is among the world's great wines, Chave's Saint-Joseph is where you find outrageous value. 

"Excellent tension and punch"
2014 Lamy St. Aubin 1er Cru Clos de la Chatenière Vieilles Vignes

Lamy's wines are grandly sculpted with eye-opening rigor. The wines age beautifully on their density and serious mineral backbones.

Riveting Côte des Blancs:
Lilbert-Fils Brut Blanc de Blancs Perle Grand Cru NV

We've been very happy to watch Lilbert's Perle gain a very strong following. The combination of fascination and value can't be denied.

Italy 1989-2019:
Accomasso, Burlotto, Conterno, Giacosa, Miani, Montevertine, Roagna, Valentini & More

The Ravishing Finesse of Limestone:
Enderle & Moll Pinot Noir "Grand Cru"

Muschelkalk is one of the expressions of Pinot that blows people away. Each time we offer the wine, we are flooded with orders. 

The Outlier
2019 François Cotat Sancerre Caillottes

François Cotat produces some of the greatest expressions of Sancerre (and Sauvignon Blanc) in the world.

Back Up The Truck - Chianti Classico:
2017 Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico

Castell'in Villa's style is one of harmony and exacting precision. The wines flaunt a magical combination of verve, terroir-soaked purity, and subtle complexity. For me, the total package is amazing.

"Without question the finest wines I have ever tasted... " - Magnum Edition:
2016 Produttori Barbaresco Montestefano Riserva Magnums

Produttori del Barbaresco simply nailed the 2016 vintage. With its incredible class and refinement, the Montestefano represents a high point of the 2016 collection. 

"The balance is impeccable.... "
2006 D'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs

I've always admired the 2006 Clos des Ducs.

In this vintage, Ducs hits an amazing equilibrium.