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Classics CollectionThe Vintages Classics Collection puts the world’s finest wines into your cellar. From Burgundy grands crus to sky-high single-vineyard Argentine expressions and everything in between, the Classics Collection offers an exciting assortment of the best, most iconic, most collectible wines from top regions, stellar vintages, legendary producers and more. Whether you’re a neophyte or a seasoned collector, these curated selections are sure to satisfy.

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6 FRANCE 10 AUSTRIA11 GERMANY 11 GREECE 11 ITALY14 PORTUGAL 15 SPAIN 15 CANADA 15 AUSTRALIA16 NEW ZEALAND 16 SOUTH AFRICA 16 ARGENTINA 17 CHILE18 USA20 DESSERT WINE20 FORTIFIED WINE

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April 202022 FRANCE26 AUSTRIA 26 GERMANY 27 ITALY 30 PORTUGAL 30 SPAIN 30 AUSTRALIA31 NEW ZEALAND31 ARGENTINA 32 CHILE32 USA34 FORTIFIED WINE

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FRANCE

A grab bag of the collectible and the highly rated, including ageable Rieslings from Alsace, stunning whites from the Loire and breathtaking o�erings from Northern Rhône.

BORDEAUXRED WINE

ALTER EGO 2015Second wine of Château Palmer, AC Margaux

TASTING NOTE: This is sensational, characterized by such purity and beauty and with aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate, walnuts, cedar and lavender. Full-bodied, tight and focused – in part thanks to sensational tannin tension that is intense yet polished. Needs five to six years of bottle age to come together. Great second wine of Palmer. Score: 96 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 2, 2018)

474825 (XD) 750 mL $203.00

CHÂTEAU BELLE-VUE 2015AC Haut-Médoc

TASTING NOTE: This is already a balanced wine, rich in tannins, packed with ripe blackberry fruits and with a dense texture. It has weight and richness from the 50% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend and the 20% of Petit Verdot that adds a great structure. Drink from 2025. Cellar Selection. Score: 93 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2018)

198911 (XD) 750 mL $36.00

CHÂTEAU LAROZE 2010AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé(Jean-Pierre Moueix)

TASTING NOTE: Lovely chocolate, hazelnut and berries. Roses too. Ripe and fresh. Full body, with juicy fruit and a lovely berry and currant aftertaste. Tangy acidity. Delicious now but better in 2016. Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 16, 2013)

12501 (XD) 750 mL $67.00

CLOS DU MARQUIS 2000AC Saint-Julien

This wine will have taken on a softer texture and mature bouquet and flavours since Suckling’s 2003 review. TASTING NOTE: The nose shows loads of plum, spice and meat aromas, as well as hints of licorice. It’s full-bodied, with firm, yet velvety textured tannins. It’s big and rounded. If you can’t afford Las Cases, try some of this. Some might call this a second wine, but it comes from a plot of vineyards not deemed worthy of Léoville Las Cases. So it’s like its own estate. Best after 2009. Smart Buy. Ranked #14 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2003.Score: 94 (James Suckling, winespectator.com, March 31, 2003)

397331 (XD) 750 mL $173.00

CROIX DE BEAUCAILLOU 2010AC Saint-Julien

TASTING NOTE: I love the aromas of minerals, flowers, blackberries and blueberries. Full body with a fabulous texture of polished and integrated tannins. It goes on for minutes. Spicy, subtle fruit and a long and marvelous finish. Currant bush undertones. A whole and beautiful wine. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 16, 2013)

11757 (XD) 750 mL $130.00

LA DAME DE MALESCOT 2015Second wine of Château Malescot St-Exupéry, AC Margaux

TASTING NOTE: Ripe blackberry and dark plums with a wealth of violets and raspberries. This has a very plush palate with slick, smooth and ripe tannins that carry raspberry and red-plum flavors. Quite approachable. Try from 2020. Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 2, 2018)

303842 (XD) 750 mL $57.00

LE SAINT-ESTÈPHE DE MONTROSE 2015Second wine of Château Montrose, AC Saint-Estèphe

Antonio Galloni described the wines of Bordeaux’s 2015 vintage as “...specta- cularly rich, racy wines loaded with

personality.” While Jancis Robinson, MW, called 2015 “... a vintage worth making a fuss about.” You can expect this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to feature a round, powerful, fleshy character, with great balance and fruit intensity.

12472 (XD) 750 mL $52.00

BURGUNDYCÔTE DE NUITSRED WINE

DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS ECHÉZEAUX GRAND CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The stunning floral depth to the nose is very attractive here with plenty of roses and violets, as well as ripe red cherries. Very plush, long and layered tannin weave with an expressive, fleshy and round center. There’s softness, as well as a bit of cut from the 50 per cent whole-cluster ferment. Try from 2022. Score: 93-94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 12, 2019)

703298 (XD) 750 mL $362.00

HENRI DE VILLAMONT CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY FEUSSELOTTES 1ER CRU 2015AC

This wine is sourced from vines over 30 years old. Look for good concentration and poise, with ripe red cherry, earth, and well-integrated and -applied oak. A wine for tonight with boeuf bourguignon, or set it aside and follow its evolution.

383695 (XD) 750 mL $98.00

CÔTE DE BEAUNERED WINE

ALBERT BICHOT DOMAINE DU PAVILLON POMMARD LES RUGIENS 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: Impressive winemaking from the Albert Bichot team has produced a classic interpretation of this outstanding premier cru. Serious and deeply coloured,

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with 50% new wood and 30% whole clusters, it’s firm and sappy, with the concentration to age but nothing in the way of rusticity. Drinking window: 2023-2030. Score: 94 (Tim Atkin, MW, decanter.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

12504 (XD) 750 mL $155.00

ALBERT MOROT BEAUNE TOUSSAINTS 1ER CRU 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: This round red exhibits cherry, plum, earth, tobacco and iron flavors. The dense structure leaves a grainy feel on the lingering finish. Balanced, if a bit chunky. Best from 2022 through 2033. Score: 91 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, 2019)

712182 (XD) 750 mL $64.00

ANTOINE OLIVIER LES TEMPS DES C(E)RISES SANTENAY 2017AC

The 2017 Santenay Le Temps de C(e)rises (a French pun on “cerise” (cherry) and “crise” (crisis)) will be characteristically aromatic, with plenty of sweet cherry and strawberry fruit, complex herbs and spices. It will have the structure and tannins to cellar till 2028+.

14553 (XD) 750 mL $44.00

DOMAINE ALBERT MOROT BEAUNE AIGROTS 1ER CRU 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: (the yield here was just 15 hectoliters per hectare): Bright, dark red with ruby tones. Very dark aromas of cassis, blackberry, blueberry, violet and licorice pastille. A step up in sucrosité and texture from the foregoing samples, offering an enticing sappiness to its dark berry and licorice flavors. This concentrated, very juicy wine spreads out on the back end, finishing with rather suave palate-dusting tannins. Geoffroy Choppin de Janvry noted that this wine used to be harder but since he started farming organically in 2009 the tannins have become rounder. Score: 90-92 (Stephen Tanzer, vinous.com, Jan. 2018)

42416 (XD) 750 mL $67.00

DOMAINE P. DUBREUIL-FONTAINE PÈRE & FILS POMMARD ÉPENOTS 1ER CRU 2017AC(Louis Latour)

TASTING NOTE: This is very dark colored with lots of dried berries, olives and blackberries. Full-bodied, rich and layered. Juicy at the same time. Just before bottling. Needs four to five years to come around. Try after 2023. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 12, 2019)

297218 (XD) 750 mL $162.00

WHITE WINE

CHARTRON ET TRÉBUCHET MEURSAULT 2017AC

Chartron et Trébuchet was founded in 1984, but the company’s roots in Burgundy run deeper still – Domaine Jean Chartron has owned premier and grand cru sites in Burgundy since 1859. The wines of Meursault are some of the most impressive in Burgundy. These powerful, aromatic, rich Chardonnays, with their notes of nuts, butter, toast, vanilla and mineral, are lush declarations of Burgundy’s mastery of the grape.

226407 (XD) 750 mL $81.00

DOMAINE POTINET-AMPEAU LES PORUZOTS MEURSAULT 1ER CRU 2008AC

Domaine Potinet-Ampeau is now under the stewardship of Vincent Durrieu, who represents the fifth generation of this family to work the domaine. The Les Poruzots site features red-tinged clay soils. This will be a rich, structured wine, with citrus fruit and a pure minerality that hints at flint. You will find that it strikes a fine balance between freshness and weight. Try it with grilled salmon or a creamy chicken dish.

12505 (XD) 750 mL $159.00

DOMAINE SYLVAIN LANGOUREAU SAINT-AUBIN 2018AC

This will be a pretty, rich, round Chardon-nay with impressive apple, citrus and pear tones. Look for a lifted floral note as well. It will have the characteristic steely minerality that Saint-Aubin is known for, as well as good precision and focus through to the close.

538454 (XD) 750 mL $37.00

MAISON SHAPS MEURSAULT 2018AC

Maison Shaps is a small “garage” winery that sources the grapes for this wine from two prime sites in the village of Meursault. The subtle variation in terroir translates to different textures coming together to create the distinct richness of this wine. This will demonstrate the classic minerality of the best Burgundian Chardonnay, with a refined, delicately applied oak. Expect a pure, crisp wine with great ageing potential.

14277 (XD) 750 mL $96.00

PIERRE BRISSET PULIGNY- MONTRACHET LES CHAMPS GAINS 1ER CRU 2016AC

This wine will have bright floral tones artfully underpinned by fresh fruit and minerality. Expect a wine of elegance and provenance that can be enjoyed this evening with veal in a white-wine sauce, or fish terrine with salmon roe and dill. It will continue to evolve, effortlessly rewarding 10-15 years, if not more, in your cellar.

13756 (XD) 750 mL $208.00

REMOISSENET CUVÉE MAURICE CHEVALIER MEURSAULT 2017AC

The wines of Meursault are among the finest examples of Chardonnay in the world, and the Remoissenet Cuvée Maurice Chevalier is always a benchmark expression. This will be a complex, layered Chardonnay with bright acidity and fine minerality framing a rich, full-bodied texture. Look for a powerful, utterly gratifying wine.

464057 (XD) 750 mL $88.00



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CHABLISWHITE WINE

DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE VAILLONS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons bursts from the glass with a pretty, aromatic bouquet of citrus blossom, white peach and spring flowers. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, ample and expressive, with an open-knit, satiny-textured core, tangy acids and a precise, mouthwatering finish. From bottle, this confirms Didier Séguier’s confidence and merits a higher score than I gave it from barrel. Drink date: 2019-2035. Score: 92 (William Kelley, robertparker.com, April 30, 2019)

700369 (XD) 750 mL $63.00

SIMONNET-FEBVRE MONT DE MILIEU CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: A very light and fresh nose with a cool, stony mineral edge. The palate is super plush and smoothly rendered with bright, fleshy fruit, carrying long and even. Great tension here. Try from 2021. Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 12, 2019)

101600 (XD) 750 mL $52.00

MÂCONNAISWHITE WINE

LOUIS JADOT DOMAINE FERRET TÊTE DE CRU CLOS DES PROUGES POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cru Clos des Prouges unwinds in the glass with a delicate bouquet of crisp orchard fruits, honeycomb, almond paste and fresh pastry. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, satiny and mineral, with a firm, structured core that’s built around a bright girdle of acidity and chalky structuring extract. This is very promising, but it will reward a little bottle age. Drink date: 2022-2035. Score: 92+ (William Kelley, robertparker.com, Aug. 30, 2019)

404632 (XD) 750 mL $70.00

REMOISSENET PÈRE & FILS CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2017AC

Remoissenet is a producer with a long-standing reputation for crafting some of the greatest white Burgundy. The vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet are the most southerly of the grand cru sites in Burgundy and are renowned for both their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Chardon-nays from Chassagne-Montrachet are notably powerful and offer suggestions of apple, honey and toasted nuts.

433375 (XD) 750 mL $86.00

ROCHE DE BELLENE PULIGNY- MONTRACHET LES FOLATIÈRES 1ER CRU 2015AC

TASTING NOTE: A whiff of petrol can be found on the pretty and ever-so-mildly exotic aromas of both white and yellow orchard fruit that includes hints of wood and white flowers. I like the richness allied with verve and detail of the medium weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the delicious, vibrant and agreeably dry finale. While this is clearly a child of its vintage, it’s more vibrant than many 2015s and worth a look. Drink: 2022+. Outstanding. Score: 91 (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 15, 2018)

12507 (XD) 750 mL $145.00

VINCENT GIRARDIN MEURSAULT LES PERRIÈRES 1ER CRU 2015AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru comes across slightly richer on the nose than its peers, offering scents of orange peel, mandarin and light peachy scents, albeit less crushed stone/mineral expression. The fresh, vibrant palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and a tang of blood orange toward the finish. This constitutes an enjoyable Les Perrières but not the most profound expression of the vintage. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. Drinking window: 2020-2032. Score: 91 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Nov. 2018)

13404 (XD) 750 mL $187.00

BEAUJOLAISRED WINE

DOMAINE DES SOUCHONS CÔTE DU PY MORGON 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: The volcanic soil of this impressive vineyard gives powerful wines, like this. It is about tannins as much as fruit, but this will change. Wood aging has already done much to smooth the up-front structure and the fruit is developing well. But wait until 2021 for the wine to be at its best. Cellar Selection. Score: 93 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2019)

13396 (XD) 750 mL $44.00

RHÔNENORTHERN RHÔNERED WINE

DAUVERGNE RANVIER VIN RARE SAINT-JOSEPH 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: Looking much better than previous vintages, the 2017 Saint Joseph Vin Rare does show some oak influence in its aromas of baking spices and creamy, lush texture, but it retains sufficient berry fruit and crushed-stone mineralogy to impress. It’s full-bodied, concentrated and complex, with a long, mouthwatering finish. Drink date: 2018-2025. Score: 92 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Dec. 28, 2018)

13394 (XD) 750 mL $41.00

E. GUIGAL LA MOULINE 2015AC Côte-Rôtie

TASTING NOTE: Full-bodied and powerful yet elegant, the 2015 Cote Rotie La Mouline is potentially close to perfect. Espresso, grilled meat, caramelized plum and cassis pick up hints of vanilla and herbal-floral notes on the nearly limitless finish. I can’t wait to try this again next year. Drink date: 2025-2045. Score: 97-99 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Dec. 29, 2017)

12477 (XD) 750 mL $548.00

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SOUTHERN RHÔNERED WINE

CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2016AC(Famille Perrin)

TASTING NOTE: This is a stunning Beaucastel. A classic! Has a superb array of fruit, ranging from red, through to blue, darker purple and black. Nuances of dark, stony minerals, spices, wild flowers and herbs. So fleshy. This has impeccable balance, super-silky tannins and an extraordinarily long finish. This has decades ahead of it. Drink or hold. Score: 99 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Oct. 17, 2019)

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DOMAINE LES PALLIÈRES TERRASSE DU DIABLE GIGONDAS 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: Wild, garrigue herbs and dark berries in a fresh style with violets and dried roses. There’s a savory, tarry, salt-licorice edge in the mouth. Moody wine. Silky, lozenge-like, glossy and polished tannins. Dark fruit and dark chocolate with a kick of bitter herbs. Finishes with impressive freshness and effortless depth. Charming. Drink or hold. Score: 95 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 29, 2018)

12469 (XD) 750 mL $56.00

XAVIER VIGNON ARCANE LE SOLEIL 2015AP Côtes du Rhône-Villages

TASTING NOTE: Coming from 100-year-old Grenache vines (there’s 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre in the blend) mostly in the northern part of the Southern Rhône, the 2015 Côtes du Rhône Villages Arcane le Soleil saw 15 months in one-third each of new barrels, concrete tanks, and stainless-steel tanks. This inky colored beauty offers a terrific perfume of blueberries, scorched earth, graphite, and crushed violets. Deep, full-bodied, incredibly pure, and elegant, with silky tannin, it’s a sensational Côtes du Rhône that’s better than most Chateauneuf du

LAURUS 2016AC Côtes-Rôtie(Gabriel Meffre)

TASTING NOTE: This négociant has done well with its 2016 Cote Rotie Laurus. While not hugely expressive of the terroir, it’s a sexy, oaky wine, loaded with cedar, vanilla and espresso notes. Medium to full-bodied, it’s velvety on the palate, picking up some meaty notes on the finish. Drink date: 2018-2027. Score: 92 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

13402 (XD) 750 mL $78.00

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DOMAINE GRANGIER LES TERRASSES CONDRIEU 2018AC

The wines of Condrieu are sourced from steep granite slopes. The vines face south and south-east, allowing them maximum sun exposure. The Viognier crafted here is typically voluptuous and complex. Expect a full-bodied, fresh, pure white wine with layers of citrus and honeyed tones.

14032 (XD) 750 mL $61.00

E. GUIGAL LA DORIANE CONDRIEU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: Slightly more forward and flamboyant than the more classically structured 2016, the 2017 Condrieu la Doriane is full-bodied, plush and opulent, loaded with flowers, melons and apricots. Yes, the oak is noticeable, but it adds a relatively restrained note of toasted almonds, serving to focus and lift the waves of succulent fruit. I’d drink this silky-textured beauty over the next few years, while it’s still as showy as can be. Drink date: 2018-2023. Score: 96 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

40527 (XD) 750 mL $136.00

Pape in the vintage. It will be better in another year or two and keep for 8-10 years. Maturity: 2018-2028. Score: 93+ (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Feb. 15, 2018)

609438 (XD) 750 mL $37.00

ALSACEWHITE WINE

PAUL BLANCK SCHLOSSBERG RIESLING 2015AC Alsace Grand Cru

TASTING NOTE: Juicy plum, ripe apple and yellow pear are wrapped in a zesty citrus haze. The palate speaks with the same fruity generosity and exuberance but corrals it with wonderfully bright zesty vivid lemon. Underneath all that is a stony firm precision that anchors all of that lively fruitiness and allows the subtlety of the citrus to surface. The finish is serene, dry, zesty and whistle clean. Drink now through 2038. Score: 95 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 1, 2018)

13479 (XD) 750 mL $35.00

RENÉ MURÉ CLOS SAINT LANDELIN RIESLING 2015AC Alsace Grand Cru

TASTING NOTE: The heady aromatic scent of fresh tangerine peel takes turns with the refreshing perfume of green Seville oranges. The palate takes these enticing aromas and bundles them into one arrow-like force of concentrated freshness. This is a high-wire act of piercing brightness and layered citrus aroma. This is like a self-generating well of freshness that convinces with its luminosity, raciness and rapier-like purity of citrus flavors. Everything is heightened: Fruit, dryness, freshness and vibrant verve. It is tempting but it would be a shame to drink this now. Keep this genie in its bottle for a while longer, if only to see what fascinating direction it takes. This is wondrous. Drink 2022-2037. Score: 97 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2017)

75929 (XD) 750 mL $47.00



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CHAMPAGNE

ALAIN THIENOT CUVÉE THIENOT CHAMPAGNE 2007AC

TASTING NOTE: Impressive complexity and freshness with brightly spiced peach pastry and some ripe yellow plums. The palate is very crisp, fine and steely with a composed, smooth and very polished palate. Superb completeness. Complex now, but more to come, if you can wait. Tasted again in 2019, this really starts to emerge as elegance and precision, the toasty build of umami at the finish is coming now. Superb! Score: 95 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Sept. 3, 2019)

13891 (XD) 750 mL $130.00

BOIZEL JOYAU DE FRANCE CHAMPAGNE 2004AC

This mature Champagne will continue to offer intrigue and satisfaction through 2020.

TASTING NOTE: For the pleasure of drinking a mature Champagne, this is just right at this moment. Any longer and it will tip over, but through 2019 it is poised between rich fruit and nuts, toast and spice. Drink now. Score: 94 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2018)

360461 (XD) 750 mL $155.00

EDOUARD BRUN 1ER CRU BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2008AC

TASTING NOTE: Disgorged in June 2017 with a dosage of six grams per liter, the 2008 Brut Premier Cru Vintage is an assemblage of 50% Grand Cru Chardonnay fermented in cuves and 50% Premier Cru Pinot Noir from Aÿ fermented in 205-liter oak barrels. The wine displays a beautiful yellow-golden color and an impressively evolved bouquet that reveals matured (pretty tropical) fruit flavors intermixed with very fine limestone, spicy/floral and complex brioche/caramel aromas from the long lees aging. Although the overall impression is the maturity, it is

the purity and freshness on the nose that give this Premier Cru its sexiness. Full-bodied, mouthfilling and round but also pure, dry and fresh on the palate, this is a seriously structured, very mineral and persistent cuvée with an intense and expressive finish. This has great finesse and complexity as well as lingering lemon flavors and bitterness. This is another gorgeous 2008. Tasted from lot 1728402 in August 2018. Drink date: 2018-2028. Score: 93 (Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com, Aug. 31, 2018)

14039 (XD) 750 mL $84.00

KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE BRUT CHAMPAGNEAC

TASTING NOTE: This mouthwatering Champagne shows a lovely sense of finesse, with firm acidity deftly married to a rich profile of crème de cassis, toasted brioche and lime blossom, accented by hints of café au lait, singed orange peel and exotic spice. Long and plush on the finish. Disgorged 2014. Drink now through 2024. Score: 95 (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

38562 (XD) 750 mL $375.00

LOIREWHITE WINE

DOMAINE HUËT CUVÉE CONSTANCE VOUVRAY 2015AC

TASTING NOTE: This is stunning from the start, with a silky and refined feel despite the panoply of dried quince, fig, pear and apricot flavors that are exotic in nature. Lovely green tea, orange blossom and persimmon notes fill in the background. Obviously sweet, but with persistent dry almond and orange extract details that lend latent tension through the seamless and nearly endless finish. The first Cuvée Constance bottling since the 2009 vintage. Drink now through 2060. Collectibles. Score: 99 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, May 31, 2018)

636589 (S) 500 mL $243.00

LA PERRIERE MÉGALITHE SANCERRE 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: Aromas of candied lemons and spice with a herbal note. Lovely textured richness on the palate with lots of fresh citrus fruit and some more developed characters starting to come through. Very long finish. Score: 96 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)

14096 (XD) 750 mL $53.00

AUSTRIA A breezy, juicy, ripe, cellarable take on Riesling from the Wachau.

WHITE WINE

DOMÄNE WACHAU ACHLEITEN SMARAGD RIESLING 2017Wachau

TASTING NOTE: Both fresh lemon and crushed lemon leaves on the nose have an air of breezy freshness but underneath the juicy ripeness of Mandarin oranges and ripe clementines shines through. The palate has a juicy softness, despite the zestiness on the midpalate. There even are tropical hints of passion fruit. The freshness is key, but it is softly expressed on the clean, zesty, long and moreish finish. Drink now-2039. Score: 96 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2019)

351379 (XD) 750 mL $37.00



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GERMANYA rich, lush Riesling Spätlese from the Mosel, based on partly botrytized berries.

MOSELWHITE WINE

SELBACH ZELTINGER SONNENUHR RIESLING SPATLESE* 2016Prädikatswein

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese * (AP 25 17) has an intense and flinty bouquet of perfectly ripe, concentrated Riesling berries and wet dark slate aromas – some honey notes here as well. On the palate, this is creamy-textured, rich and lush. This is a very sensual wine based on partly botrytized berries. Drink date: 2025-2050. Score: 93 (Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com, April 27, 2018)

11708 (S) 750 mL $41.00

GREECEAn approachable yet lush and powerful single-vineyard Xinomavro (with a dash of Syrah). A re�ned, �nessed addition to your cellar.

RED WINE

KIR-YIANNI DIAPOROS 2016Yianakohori Vineyard, PGI Imathia

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Diaporos Block 5 (the new labels just say “single vineyard” not “Block 5”) is mostly Xinomavro, with 13% Syrah blended in. It was aged for 18 months in new French oak and comes in at 13.9% alcohol. After tasting through a bunch of silky and tannic Xinomavros, I came to this blend. Of all the Xinomavro-based wines this issue, this would be my favorite. In its youth, it seems lusher, more expressive and less closed. The wide-open Syrah may have something to do with that, but this Block 5 is pretty special as well. This will have a more approachable feel than a lot of young

Xinomavros (including Kir-Yianni’s), but don’t be confused – there’s power underneath and plenty of aging ability. These are all just relative comments. There’s enough depth this year, not the most ever, perhaps, but enough. Then, it might win extra points for finesse and balance. It is this wine’s expressive fruit, beautiful finesse and long finish that are its most impressive features. You can try it now, if you must, but you’ll just be wasting it if you do. It will become far better with a few years in the cellar. Drink date: 2021-2040. Score: 94 (Mark Squires, robertparker.com, April 30, 2019)

14131 (XD) 750 mL $54.00

ITALYCollectible gems from Italy’s top regions, including three phenomenal 2015s from Castello di Ama.

CAMPANIARED WINE

MONTEVETRANO COLLI DI SALERNO 2016IGT

TASTING NOTE: Stunningly fresh nose of blackcurrants, blackberries and elderberries with myriad spice and herbal nuances. Breathtakingly fine tannins and great freshness packed into a sleek frame, the wine gliding over the palate gracefully as it heads out towards eternity. Delicious now, but with enormous aging potential. Score: 98 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 17, 2018)

110106 (XD) 750 mL $92.00

FRIULIWHITE WINE

TERRE FRIULANE SCHIOPETTO M FRIULANO COLLIO 2017DOC Friuli-Venezia Giulia

TASTING NOTE: The transparency to this is mesmerizing with fantastic depth and

energy. It’s full-bodied yet driven and focused with subtle peach-skin, apple, white-pepper, crushed-stone and mineral character. Long finish. Tight and precise. Drink or hold. Score: 98 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 17, 2018)

13024 (XD) 750 mL $115.00

LOMBARDYSPARKLING WINE

BONFADINI OPERA FRANCIACORTA ROSÉTraditional method, DOCG

TASTING NOTE: A 50-50 blend of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, this has enticing scents of yellow wildflower, orchard fruit and a whiff of pastry dough. It’s vibrant and elegant, offering juicy pomegranate, yellow apple and grapefruit alongside a savory hint of saline. A lively but refined mousse provides the backdrop. Editors’ Choice. Score: 92 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, July 1, 2019)

13025 (XD) 750 mL $46.00

PIEDMONTRED WINE

FONTANAFREDDA RISERVA BAROLO 2010DOCG

TASTING NOTE: A powerhouse of violets, geraniums and herbs mingle with intense tobacco, dried figs and concentrated vanilla. Juicy, gritty, yet elegant tannins; warm and rounded with bags of style and finesse. Very rich and long. Score: 96 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2018)

11687 (XD) 750 mL $190.00

GIOVANNI ROSSO LA SERRA BAROLO 2014DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Hay and camphor aromas shade the core of cherry and berry fruit, along with loam, leather, tobacco and juniper accents. This is racy and tense, with energy and balance, followed by a long,



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rosemary, sage and iron. Silky in texture and well-structured, this is long and charming from beginning to end. Drink now through 2025. Score: 93 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2019)

14297 (XD) 750 mL $56.00

BUON TEMPO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: This is a most beautiful, composed and seamlessly constructed southern Brunello di Montalcino 2013, with exceptional blending of vineyard fruit for balance and pure pleasure. What is so special here is the realized Castelnuovo dell’Abate area phenolic ripeness and the way in which great Galestro marl and sandstone terroir, exceptional micro-climate and hands free viniculture conspire for such elegance. Tenuta Buon Tempo delivers the vintage warmth with grace and the deeper understanding. It is precise and focused for what needs to be accomplished, in a modern world with so much temptation but ultimately it is restraint and doing things the right way that matters most. Drink date: 2020-2033. Score: 93 (Michael Godel, winealign.com, March 10, 2018)

467928 (XD) 750 mL $59.00 CASTELLO DI AMA L’APPARITA 2015IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: Ama’s 2015 L’Apparita is shaping up to be phenomenal. That is the good news. But readers are going to have to give the 2015 at least another 8-10 years before the wine starts to drink well, as today, the flavors are remarkably primary. That is hardly a surprise given how this Tuscan thoroughbred ages. A rush of blackberry jam, spice, menthol, and graphite build into a crescendo of aromas, flavors and textures. Over the years, I have had the chance to take virtually every vintage of L’Apparita. There is little doubt the 2015 will soon take its place as one of the epic editions. Drinking window: 2025-2045. Score: 98 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 2019)

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resonant finish. Needs time. Best from 2023 through 2043. Score: 94 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, March 31, 2019)

383042 (XD) 750 mL $87.00

MICHELE CHIARLO FASET BARBARESCO 2016DOCG

TASTING NOTE: This wine truly underlines the differences between the single vineyards of Barbaresco. The Faset vineyard is located only about 300 meters from Asili, yet the wines made from these respective sites are completely different. The 2016 Barbaresco Faset shows more heft and fiber with brooding dark fruit. This wine shows a whole different level of intensity. Pair it with Piedmont’s plin ravioli. Drink date: 2021-2033. Score: 93+ (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, June 28, 2019)

14643 (XD) 750 mL $67.00

PIRA A FIGLI MOSCONI BAROLO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Aromatic depth here, drawing you in with cascading layers of flowers and leaves, fresh-tilled earth laced with woody spices, white pepper and fresh red fruit. The palate carries a very sturdy frame of fine, dense tannins. This is placed in the top league of 2015 Barolo wines. Long and succulent build through the finish. Try from 2024. Score: 97 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 26, 2019)

11682 (XD) 750 mL $120.00

PRUNOTTO BAROLO BUSSIA 2015DOCG(Antinori)

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Barolo Bussia is characterized by a dusty mineral note of crushed seashell or slate that cuts through the entirety of this wine. That dusty, almost salty characteristic is accompanied by wild berry, wild rose, dark spice and licorice. Both the tannins and the acidity are very well integrated here, resulting in a fine, silky texture on the finish. Drink date: 2020-3038.

Score: 94 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, June 28, 2019)

926360 (XD) 750 mL $93.00

SARDINIARED WINE

AGRICOLA PUNICA MONTESSU 2016IGT Isola dei Nuraghi

TASTING NOTE: Dark-berry, lavender and black-tea aromas follow through to a full body, round and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. A juicy and deep wine. Very pretty and distinctive. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Oct. 22, 2018)

632380 (XD) 750 mL $31.00

SICILYRED WINE

TORNATORE TRIMARCHISA 2016DOC Etna Rosso

TASTING NOTE: A blend of predominantly Nerello Mascalese and a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio, this fragrant red opens with enticing scents of wild red berry, underbrush, blue flowers, Mediterranean scrub and a whiff of warm spices. The taut, polished palate boasts elegance and tension, delivering raspberry compote, strawberry, star anise and blood orange before a mineral, almost salty finish. Fine-grained tannins and bright acidity provide finesse and support. Drink date: 2021-2028. Score: 95 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2019)

583492 (XD) 750 mL $55.00

TUSCANYRED WINE

AMPELEIA 2015IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: An intense nose of ripe blackberry, black cherry and black currant fruit is supported by hints of wild juniper,



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CASTELLO DI AMA VIGNETO BELLAVISTA GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: This awe-inspiring Chianti Classico shows blueberries, blackberries, red plums, melted chocolate, hazelnuts, violets, elderberries, heather, rose stems, ash and charcoal. Full body and a ripe yet ultra-polished sheen of tannins, which encase wonderfully rich and fresh fruit. Deep and ever so long on the finish. The silkiness is mind-boggling. Will this prove to be the greatest Chianti Classico ever made? Drink or hold. Score: 99 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 17, 2018)

163337 (XD) 750 mL $304.00

CASTELLO DI AMA VIGNETO LA CASUCCIA GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto La Casuccia is a powerful, explosive wine. Almost unnaturally so. In most vintages, the Casuccia is a sensual, racy wine. Not in 2015. Readers will have to be especially patient. Time in the glass brings out the wine’s more floral side and a range of red-toned fruit. Drinking window: 2022-2040. Score: 95+ (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 2019)

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CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D’ARAGONA VIGNA DI PIANROSSO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Wild berry, fragrant purple flower and crushed herb aromas mingle with whiffs of tilled earth and new leather in this dazzling red. The stunning, savory palate boasts remarkable finesse combined with an ageworthy structure, offering succulent black cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and tobacco alongside taut, refined tannins. It’s impeccably balanced by bright acidity. It’s already tempting, but hold for even more complexity. Drink: 2021-2033. Ranks #10 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2019. Score: 98 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, June 1, 2019)

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DONATELLA COLOMBINI PRIME DONNE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: I love the way this wine has absorbed and reflects the sunny and warm personality of its maker, the brilliant Donatella Cinelli Colombini. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Prime Donne has her spirit and her vision, and I recognize that as I taste through these samples. Her distinctive winemaking mark is achieved with botte and tonneaux aging, and her style is definitely fuller and more generous than most. It’s a modern Brunello, if you care to categorize wines in this way. Only 6,660 bottles were produced. The vineyards are exposed to wider horizons that make for more light hours each day (from dawn to sunset) of the growing cycle. I’m on team Donatella. Drink date: 2020-2035. Score: 95 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Feb. 28, 2018)

709733 (XD) 750 mL $95.00

FATTORIA LA MASSA CARLA 6 2015IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: The gorgeous 2015 Carla 6 is a supercharged expression of Sangiovese from a place that I can only describe as Sangiovese heaven: Panzano

in Chianti. I’m told that berry size was smaller in this vintage, thus resulting in densely concentrated wines that are teeming with flavor and spirit. You most certainly get a sense of that here. This is a forward-moving and determined wine that leaves a lasting mark on the palate. It ages in tonneaux but then moves into cement for one year to complete its tannic and structural integration. After that, it rests in bottle for one more year to shake off any nervous youthfulness. This vintage possesses impressive energy and depth. Drink date: 2019-2035. Score: 96 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

532754 (XD) 750 mL $149.00

LA MASSA GIORGIO PRIMO 2014IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: La Massa and proprietor Giampaolo Motta move from strength to strength with the 2014 Giorgio Primo, a vivid, powerful wine that exudes class. Dark red plum, lavender and spice are all given extra energy by the supporting tannins. Hints of graphite, smoke, herbs and crushed rocks infuse the chiseled, mineral-driven finish. In 2014, Giorgio Primo is a knockout. That’s all there is to it. Drinking window: 2020-2029. Score: 95 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Jan. 2018)

20883 (XD) 750 mL $149.00

VALLEPICCIOLA GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (all Sangiovese with up to 26 months of oak aging) is the most profound and densely concentrated of these new releases from the warm and sunny 2015 vintage. This growing season resulted in heavily concentrated fruit with luscious berry and spice aromas. Drink date: 2019-2030. Score: 92 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, May 31, 2019)

13537 (XD) 750 mL $65.00



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PORTUGALStructured, sexy and �nessed, the tight, aromatic, focused Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional is a showstopper of a wine.

RED WINE

QUINTA DO CRASTO TOURIGA NACIONAL 2016DOC Douro

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Touriga Nacional was aged for 16 to 18 months, depending on plot, in 90% new, light-toast French oak. It is sourced from two different vineyards plots, one with southern exposure and the other north-facing, averaging 35 years in vine age. The two plots were fermented separately. It comes in at 13.5% alcohol, a decline from the 2015. Overall, this seems every bit its equal, probably its superior. Tight and aromatic, this throws off big blue-fruit aromas and flavors turning to a bit of blackberry on the end. Bright, silky and very focused, this precise Touriga has superb structure, a certain sexy demeanor despite its elegance and plenty of finesse. When all is said and done, this is likely to be one of Crasto’s finest Tourigas. Maybe the 2015 will overtake it. Maybe not. I’m still a little wary – this 2016 was only in bottle about 90 days when seen and is very unevolved. I’m leaning up for the moment, though, as the combination of elegance and sex appeal makes this seem very special just now. Note that this was double decanted for about six hours before being tasted. It was quite drinkable at that point, and the tannins are moderate, but that’s not how it will show from a newly opened bottle. This will acquire balance and more complexity around 2023 or so. Drink date: 2021-2040. Score: 95 (Mark Squires, robertparker.com, Feb. 28, 2019)

694935 (XD) 750 mL $76.00

WHITE WINE

MACULAN DINDARELLO 2018IGT Veneto

TASTING NOTE: Bright straw yellow. Fresh aromatic notes of Moscato Bianco jump from the glass, showcasing white flowers, cinnamon, ginger, grapefruit and orange blossom. Then much thicker and richer in the mouth than the fresh nose lets on, but still lifted thanks to laser-like acidity that nicely extends the flavors of tropical fruit and fresh citrus on the long, suave back end. Finishes much sweeter than it starts but not at all heavy and sticky like some other Passito wines from Italy. Still, I’d drink this sooner rather than later. Drinking window: 2019-2021. Score: 91 (Ian D’Agata, vinous.com, July 2019)

969337 (S) 375 mL $19.00

SÜDTIROL- ALTO ADIGEWHITE WINE

NALS MARGREID SIRMIAN PINOT BIANCO 2018DOC Südtirol-Alto Adige

TASTING NOTE: This is one of the best pinot biancos in Italy with wild and vivid fruit and electric acidity. Full body. Tight and energetic. Cool single-vineyard white. Drink now or hold. Score: 96 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

340810 (XD) 750 mL $36.00

VENETORED WINE

ALBASINI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2011DOCG(Villa Spinosa)

This is Villa Spinosa’s flagship wine. You can expect a wine of considerable finesse and elegance that will also perfectly deliver Amarone’s characterful full-bodied intensity. It’s aged for one year in tonneau and then four years in botte grande. The dark fruit, exotic spices and smoky char tones will make it a great option for veal casserole.

[Gambero Rosso Italian Wines did not include a tasting note.] Score: BBB (Gambero Rosso Italian Wines, 2019)

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DAL CERO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: This is a beautiful nose that manages to balance dried blackcurrants, dark cherries and elderberries with fresher notes of citrus, orange peel and dried nutmeg. Full-bodied and nicely dry with a wonderful line of acidity that refreshes and carries blue-fruit flavors through to a long finish. Drink now or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 25, 2018)

570200 (D) 750 mL $84.00



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SPAINFans of Spanish reds will be pleased to nd knockout examples from Ribera del Duero and Toro as well as Rioja.

RED WINE

BODEGAS LA HORRA CORIMBO 2014DO Ribera del Duero

TASTING NOTE: A fresh and very precise 2014 with dark berries, fresh flowers and basil. Wild strawberries, too. Medium body, ultra-fine tannins and a clean finish. Drink now. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 2, 2018)

545863 (XD) 750 mL $41.00

CARODORUM SELECCIÓN ESPECIAL RESERVA 2014DO Toro

TASTING NOTE: 100% Tinta de Toro. A lovely intense nose, very clean and ripe with red fruit and hints of liquorice, the palate is dry and rich with a great concentration of red fruit and wonderful tannin structure. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2018)

535443 (XD) 750 mL $55.00

REMELLURI RESERVA 2012DOCa Rioja

TASTING NOTE: Containing a little “Garnacho” (Telmo Rodríguez’s spelling of the grape) as well as some Graciano and Mazuelo, this [is] an expression of our site, not a style”, in his words. Remelluri certainly makes individual, effortlessly balanced reds with chalky freshness, fine-grained tannins, wild herb scents and fine palate length. Just like this one. Drink date: 2019-2025. Score: 96 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Rioja Special Report 2018)

480160 (XD) 750 mL $44.00

CANADAA striking example of Ontario’s prowess with Cabernet Franc, as well as a world-class 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine.

ONTARIORED WINE

DOMAINE QUEYLUS RÉSERVE DU DOMAINE CABERNET FRANC 2016VQA Niagara Peninsula

TASTING NOTE: “I think the best grape in Ontario is Cabernet Franc,” says Charest. This Cabernet Franc (with a touch of Merlot) is simply beautiful in every aspect. Just a fabulous nose of savoury red fruits, black currants, anise, graphite, iron and integrated herbs and spices. It’s rich, layered and textured on the palate with a range of red fruits, black currants, herbs, spice, minerals and length through a clean and polished finish. This is already showing well, so can’t wait for it to be released. Score: 94 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Oct. 11, 2018)

11580 (XD) 750 mL $37.95

SPARKLING WINE

HENRY OF PELHAM CUVÉE CATHARINE CARTE BLANCHE ESTATE BLANC DE BLANC 2013Traditional method, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment

TASTING NOTE: 100% Chardonnay. Expansive, elegant and nervy, with bright acidity underpinned by leesy notes of toast and nuts, while fine bubbles lift the already-vivacious green apples and squeezes of lemon juice. Long and distinguished. Score: 96 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)

15336 (XD) 750 mL $49.95

AUSTRALIAThe literal breadth of ne Australian winemaking is on display here, with high-scoring wines from the Barossa, Langhorne Creek and Margaret River.

RED WINE

BLEASDALE THE POWDER MONKEY SHIRAZ 2015Langhorne Creek, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: Destemmed, 15% whole berries, 9-12 days on skins, matured in French oak (27% new) for 12 months, gold medal Melbourne Wine Awards ’16. Deep crimson-purple; this is a wine that begs no questions. It is very concentrated and powerful, but there’s no sign of a midriff bulge. The fruits are all black, both berry and cherry, the oak and tannins built into the very fabric of the wine. Drink by: 2035. Special Value. Score: 97 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2017)

13567 (XD) 750 mL $60.00

FIRST DROP FAT OF THE LAND EBENEZER SHIRAZ 2015Barossa Valley, South Australia

Campbell Mattinson awarded this wine a rating of 93 points and suggested a drinking window extending through 2035.(winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2018) TASTING NOTE: The nose is captivating here, offering up aromas of forest fruits, blueberries, sour cherries and a hint of walnut shell. Full body, structured and juicy tannins and a long finish. Everything is in balance and nothing’s overdone. Drink now. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, July 17, 2017)

303339 (XD) 750 mL $75.00

HEWITSON OLD GARDEN MOURVÈDRE 2014Barossa Valley, South Australia

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mourvedre vineyard, producing only 5 tonnes, 25% whole bunches included in the ferment, matured in new French oak. Great colour for a ’14 wine, still vivid and clear; super-intense, super-juicy; the quality and character take hold immediately you take the first sip, the bouquet a deceptively serene introduction. It is one of the most seductively savoury (or vice versa) wines of this medium-bodied style I can remember. Drink by: 2040. Special Value. Score: 97 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Oct. 1, 2018)

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MOSS WOOD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Moss Wood Vineyard, Margaret River, Western Australia

TASTING NOTE: Deepish red colour with a good tint of purple, and a bouquet of sweet berries, violets, mulberries and cassis. A fragrant, almost floral cabernet, the elegance of the nose reflected on the palate, which is medium to full-bodied and juicy, delicious and finely-textured. A lovely wine, already drinking well, and a lighter vintage for this maker – but gorgeous. (Unfined, but sterile filtered). Drink date: 2021-2041. Score: 98 (Huon Hooke, therealreview.com, May 12, 2019)

327684 (XD) 750 mL $100.00

WHITE WINE

LEEUWIN ESTATE ART SERIES RIESLING 2018Margaret River, Western Australia

TASTING NOTE: A super clear and fresh nose with a wealth of vibrant lime and lemon aromas, as well as a gently herbal, leafy nuance. The palate has fresh, dry and juicy appeal with a very long, pure and attractive line of acidity. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, June 26, 2019)

685917 (XD) 750 mL $24.00

NEW ZEALANDA characterful, complex, concentrated Bordeaux-style blend from the renowned soils of Gimblett Gravels.

RED WINE

VIDAL ESTATE ANTHONY JOSEPH LEGACY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Hawke’s Bay, North Island

TASTING NOTE: A classically expressed Bordeaux-style red, the wine is superbly fruited and concentrated; the lifted bouquet shows cassis, dark plum, anise, cigar and cedar characters, leading to a superbly concentrated palate that displays awesome power and richness, while remaining perfectly balanced and firmly structured with loads of fine, chalky tannins. Splendidly sturdy and proper. From the Gimblett Gravels district. At its best: 2020 to 2030. Score: 96 (Sam Kim, winefront.com.au, July 2018)

11970 (XD) 750 mL $70.00

SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa’s reputation for creating astounding blends is vividly on display in this selection, which includes a wine composed of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault and Pinotage.

RED WINE

DAVID AND NADIA ELPIDIOS 2017WO Swartland

TASTING NOTE: 2017 is the first vintage of Elpidios that is Grenache based, with support from 69% Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault and Pinotage. Reflecting the grape’s reputation as the “Pinot Noir of the south”, this is wonderfully aromatic, subtle and refined, with sculpted tannins, bright acidity and plum, cherry stone and raspberry fruit. Drink date: 2020-2027 Score: 96 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2019)

13767 (XD) 750 mL $40.00

RUPERT & ROTHSCHILD BARON EDMOND 2015WO Western Cape

TASTING NOTE: Its cheaper stablemate is called Classique, but this is a classic Stellenbosch red, too. Merlot takes the lead, with support from the other four Bordeaux varieties, to create a complex, youthful, savoury cuvée with fine-grained tannins and artfully handled oak. One to keep. Drink date: 2020-2027. Score: 95 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2019)

433870 (XD) 750 mL $52.00

WHITE WINE

TOKARA DIRECTOR’S RESERVE WHITE 2016WO Stellenbosch

TASTING NOTE: 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon. Pretty elderflower, blackcurrant, yellow fruit, kaffir lime, toasty and bitter lemon nose. The palate is elegant and neatly composed with lively acidity and flavours of grapefruit and vanilla toast. Lovely herbaceous finish and stony aftertaste. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)

632273 (XD) 750 mL $37.00

ARGENTINASpectacular high-altitude wines with scores that will raise the status of your cellar to new heights.

RED WINE

ACHAVAL FERRER QUIMERA 2015Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: This vintage’s Quimera blend is 50% malbec, 28% merlot, 14% cabernet franc, and the rest is cabernet sauvignon. It’s a potent wine with great depth above all else, but it’s also very smooth. There’s a pronounced ripeness of the fruit and those flavors are projected onto the palate with intensity. This is a big, but very friendly wine. Score: 94 (guiadescorchados.cl, 2019)

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ALTA VISTA ALTO 2013Uco Valley, Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: I tasted three vintages of the exceptional top-of-the-range red in a mini-vertical, as I also retasted the 2013 Alto, mostly Malbec from Las Compuertas with some Cabernet Sauvignon from El Cepillo, mixing different grapes and terroirs from Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco in Mendoza. There is high ripeness and 15% alcohol. And even after four-and-a-half years in bottle, there is noticeable oak, from its 14 months in new French oak barrels. Drink date: 2019-2023. Score: 94 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2019)

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CATENA ZAPATA ARGENTINO MALBEC 2015Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: This year’s Malbec Argentino includes 50% grapes from Catena’s historic Angélica Vineyard, the source of all the other vines the winery has propagated in Mendoza. The rest is from Nicasia, a vineyard that Catena planted 22 years ago in Altamira. This is a delicious malbec, brimming with notes of ripe red fruit, cherries, and violets, with a touch of spice and an herbal backdrop that makes you want another glass. A classic since the first vintage in 2004. Score: 96 (guiadescorchados.cl, 2019)

646810 (XD) 750 mL $123.00

CUVELIER LOS ANDES GRAND VIN 2015Uco Valley, Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: Cuvelier’s Grand Vin all comes from the highest part of the estate, just below Monteviejo and is a wonder fully complex, balsamic cuvée of Malbec with 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Floral, refined and well balanced, despite its 15% alcohol, with a volatile lift and nuanced tannins. Drink date: 2020-2028. Score: 94 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Argentina Special Report 2019)

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ESCORIHUELA GASCÓN 1884 MEG MALBEC/CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017Uco Valley, Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: MEG is a blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from both vineyards, sourced from these two climatically varied vineyards. The wine is aged in French oak barriques for 16 months. Lovely bright floral vibrant dark fruit and damson aromas, black pepper too. Positively leaps out of the glass and fills you with joy. Fine firm tannins, elegantly made, with lovely crunchy fruit layers and well-integrated oak. A brilliant wine, spot on. The new Argentina in a glass. A bit over-effusive and spicy on the finish but it’s young yet and will improve over time. Drinking window: 2019-2027. Score: 96 (Peter Richards, MW, decanter.com, Jan. 14, 2019)

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SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE LA DELFINA ALTAMIRA 2016Uco Valley, Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: Blueberry, blackberry and violet aromas and hints of flowers. Some walnuts, too. Crushed stone. Full to medium body, extremely fine tannins and a long finish. Drink or hold. Score: 95 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)

127514 (XD) 750 mL $80.00

CHILE A trio of high-scoring reds from Chile, including Tim Atkin’s 2019 Chilean Red Wine of the Year.

RED WINE

CONCHA Y TORO DON MELCHOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Puente Alto, Maipo Valley

TASTING NOTE: The Don Melchor vineyard has 127 hectares and was primarily planted to cabernet sauvignon in the early 1970s. Today the vineyard is 90% cabernet along with smaller percentages of cabernet franc, merlot, and petit verdot. This year those percentages are more or less reflected in the wine. The

blend is 93% cabernet and 3% petite verdot, a variety that is used to support the tannins in a year with greater dilution due to the rain that fell in April. Petit verdot has only been used in 2015, and even then it was just 1%. This new version of Don Melchor – number 30 of this modern classic – has the delicate fruity side of a year that was cold and – it bears clarifying – quite complicated due to the rain and the cooler weather. Under these conditions, the cabernet from Puente Alto shows its herbal side and the red fruits that, in this case, appear over a subtle-yet-firm weft of tannins. For fans of this wine, this is sort of a new version of the 1996, a classic year that is now showing better than ever. Score: 96 (guiadescorchados.cl, 2019)

403980 (XD) 750 mL $137.00

UNDURRAGA ALTAZOR 2015DO Maipo Valley

TASTING NOTE: This Altazor debuted with the 1999 vintage and initially came from the traditional Santa Ana Vineyards that surround the Undurraga winery in Isla de Maipo. However, after winemaker Rafael Urrejola joined the winery in 2007, he wanted his cabernets to have the Andean stamp of Maipo Alto – cabernets that are much finer, more herbal, and fresher than those grown in Santa Ana. This wine offers extremely delicate tannins, fresh fruit, and herbs and spices in a light-to-medium-bodied wine with sharp, vertical, linear acidity. The finish has an herbal touch and an earthy detail that gives it even more complexity. An archetypal Maipo Alto wine. Score: 96 (guiadescorchados.cl, 2019)

631283 (XD) 750 mL $67.00



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VIÑEDOS DE ALCOHUAZ RHU 2014DO Elqui Valley

TASTING NOTE: My red wine of the year reflects the luminosity and magic of this remarkable site, high in the Andes at the top of Elqui Valley. Made from a cuvée of Syrah with 15% Garnacha and 3% Petite Sirah, it’s an intense, concentrated, foudre-aged number that’s wild, savoury, vivid and well structured with incredible energy and focus and a unique sense of place. Drink date: 2020-2030. Ranked Tim Atkin’s Overall Chilean Red Wine of the Year. Score: 97 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Chile Special Report 2019)

13774 (XD) 750 mL $61.00

USAAn eye-popping collection including 100-point Napa wines, impressive o�erings from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Mountain, and vibrant, polished Pinots from Oregon.

CALIFORNIARED WINE

COLGIN IX ESTATE RED 2016Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 IX Proprietary Red Estate is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple, it comes strutting out of the glass with flamboyant Black Forest cake, blueberry compote and plum pudding notions plus hints of spice cake, unsmoked cigars, menthol, licorice and dusty soil and accented by wafts of tar and black tea. The palate is full-bodied yet incredibly poised and vibrant with amazing freshness and very fine-grained, very firm tannins. It possesses the most provocative earthy sparks, providing arresting depth to the very long, beautifully perfumed finish. Stunning. Drink date: 2021-2050. Score: 100 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Oct. 29, 2018)

10905 (XD) 750 mL $965.00

COLGIN IX ESTATE SYRAH 2016Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: Lastly, the 2016 Syrah IX Estate reminds me of the otherworldly 2010 and is as profound as Syrah gets. Tasting like Guigal’s Côte Rôtie La Mouline (maybe on steroids) with its huge notes of bacon fat, spring flowers, blue fruits, barbecued meats, and incense, it’s full-bodied and massive yet also thrillingly pure, seamless, elegant, and weightless. It’s certainly approachable today yet is going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. Maturity: 2021-2041. Score: 100 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Jan. 31, 2019)

10906 (XD) 750 mL $525.00

DUNN VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Napa Valley

This is a blend of Howell Mountain fruit and purchased valley floor fruit. It spent 32 months in new French oak. The resulting wine is more approachable young than Dunn’s Howell Mountain offering and contains all the classic Napa Cab traits. You will find this to be an intensely flavoured and structured wine, with richly outlined dark fruit, herbal tones and that distinct pure cassis note so prevalent in Napa. This will reward 15+ years in the cellar.

709501 (XD) 750 mL $160.00

DUNN VINEYARDS HOWELL MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: Dark ruby. Captivating violet lift to the aromas and flavors of cassis, kirsch, licorice and mocha. Plush and fine-grained; extremely deep in the middle palate but this extremely rich wine impresses as much for its finesse as for its sheer density and power. Finishes with wonderfully harmonious tannins and great slow-mounting length. Owing to its sheer density and baby fat, the wine is edge-free from the start, but it’s likely to evolve at a snail’s pace and last for decades. Drinking window: 2032-2045. Score: 96+ (Stephen Tanzer, vinous.com, Aug. 2018)

193763 (XD) 750 mL $250.00

FREEMARK ABBEY BOSCHÉ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014Rutherford, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Bosche Vineyard, composed of 94.1% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5.9% Merlot, has an expressive, savory nose of black olives, roasted nuts and sandalwood with a core of cassis, blackberry pie and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied and laden with black fruits, earth and baking spice notions, it has a firm structure of grainy tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long. Forget it for 2-4 years and drink it over the next 25+. Score: 96+ (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Dec. 29, 2017)

578971 (XD) 750 mL $195.00

LAIL VINEYARDS J. DANIEL CUVÉE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: One-hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon aged 20 months in 75% new French oak, the 2016 J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple in color and offers up exuberant notes of crème de cassis, chocolate-covered cherries, wild blueberries, violets and unsmoked cigars with touches of garrigue, fragrant earth, powdered cinnamon, black olives and tree bark. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house, with a solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness supporting the taut, muscular fruit, finishing long and minerally. Drink date: 2021-2051. Score: 100 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Oct. 29, 2018)

14252 (XD) 750 mL $400.00

LAIL VINEYARDS J. DANIEL CUVÉE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The flagship wines include the 2014 J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon, which comes from three sources – the family vineyard called Molehill at a 1700-feet elevation on Howell Mountain, the Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard and Heimark Vineyard in Calistoga. A gorgeous 2014, with notes of



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graphite, mulberry and blackcurrant, this full-bodied, opaque purple wine offers terrific fruit purity, sweet tannin, and a long finish of a good 45+ seconds. It was aged 19 months in 75% new French oak and is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. There are 1,064 cases, and it can be drunk now or cellared for another 25 years. Drink date: 2016-2041. Score: 95 (Robert Parker Jr., robertparker.com, Oct. 28, 2016)

706572 (XD) 750 mL $370.00

MAYA 2015Napa Valley(Dalla Valle Vineyards)

TASTING NOTE: As good as it gets, yet in a different style compared to the also perfect 2016, the 2015 Maya Proprietary Red Wine boasts a sensational, ethereal, heavenly style to go with tons of cassis and blackberry fruits intermixed with notions of dried earth, tobacco, chocolate, and a beautiful sense of minerality. This cuvée is normally a blend of 60-70% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, and it’s the Cabernet Franc that gives it another layer of complexity and elegance. The sexy, upfront nature of the 2015 vintage is front and center. This is a magical wine to drink over the coming 3+ decades. Maturity: 2019-2049. Score: 100 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Jan. 31, 2019)

13230 (XD) 750 mL $875.00

OVID RED 2016Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: Blended of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Proprietary Red Wine gives bright, vivacious scents of crushed red and black cherries, blackcurrants and warm plums with vibrant wafts of lilacs, powdered cinnamon, black pepper and fenugreek plus hints of wild sage and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied with a very firm structure of wonderfully ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, it has a taut, muscular fruit profile laced with loads of energetic red and black fruit sparks

with a very long, spicy finish. Wow! Drink date: 2021-2058. Score: 99 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Dec. 13, 2018)

328120 (XD) 750 mL $510.00

QUINTESSA 2016Rutherford, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Proprietary Red Wine is blended of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Carménère, with all fruit coming from the Quintessa estate, and it aged for 20 months in 73% new French oak. Very deep purple-black in color, it comes bounding out of the glass like a pedigree pup with exuberant notions of crème de cassis, warm blueberries and black cherries with hints of redcurrants, kirsch, candied violets, crushed rocks, cigar box and fallen leaves plus a waft of truffles. Full, rich and beautifully laced with layers of floral notes and fragrant earth, the profound black and blue fruits build slowly in the mouth, achieving great energy and depth with a beautiful velvety frame, finishing long and perfumed. Drink date: 2021-2048. Score: 97+ (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Dec. 13, 2018)

391086 (XD) 750 mL $235.00

ROBERT CRAIG SPRING MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain actually comes from the Crowley Vineyard on the steep slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, planted at nearly 2,000 feet. The beautiful blueberry and black raspberry fruit, a cool, almost floral note, medium to full body and sensational purity and texture found in this full-bodied wine are classic Spring Mountain characteristics. This is a beauty of finesse and restraint, yet intensity. Drink it over the next 25 years. Drink date: 2016-2041. Score: 94 (Robert Parker Jr., robertparker.com, Dec. 30, 2016)

13695 (XD) 750 mL $149.00

ULYSSES 2015Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Ulysses brings together the richness of the year with a good bit of underlying support. Dark and powerful in the glass, but with silky tannins and striking purity of fruit, the 2015 is a wonderfully complete wine. Black cherry, plum, gravel, lavender, and menthol give the 2015 many of its aromatic and flavor signatures. Readers will find much to admire in the 2015. The interplay of aromatics, fruit and structure places Ulysses among the finest wines of the vintage. Drinking window: 2022-2040. Score: 96 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, March 2018)

478800 (XD) 750 mL $280.00 478818 (XD) 1500 mL $575.00 518332 (XD) 3000 mL $1400.00 518340 (XD) 6000 mL $3300.00

WHITE WINE

HARTFORD COURT FOG DANCE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2015Green Valley of Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Chardonnay Fog Dance Vineyard comes from a hillside parcel in the cooler Green Valley portion of the Russian River. Barrel fermented and aged 16 months in 36% new French oak, it offers a huge nose of orange blossom, tangerines, and citrus oil, full body, a crisp, beautifully detailed, delineated texture, good acidity, and a big finish. Drink this elegant yet powerful Russian River Chardonnay over the coming 5-7 years. It’s terrific stuff. Score: 96 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, June 5, 2018)

13710 (XD) 750 mL $99.00

KISTLER MCCREA VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2017Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard is superb. Sensual, silky and nuanced, the McCrea is especially fine in 2017. The typical earthy, savory notes that are such signatures of this Sonoma Mountain site are present, but the 2017 also has an extra kick of fruit richness and floral lift that work beautifully in giving the



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wine an unusual level of complexity. The 2017 McCrea is brilliant and a terrific way to start this tasting. Drinking window: 2019-2027. Score: 95 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, May 2019)

353706 (XD) 750 mL $130.00

MORLET FAMILY MA PRINCESSE CHARDONNAY 2016Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Chardonnay Ma Princesse comes from Old Wente clone vines in the Ritchie vineyard in Russian River. It hits the ground running with bold notions of pineapple, white peaches and green guava plus suggestions of almond croissant and popcorn plus a waft of honeysuckle. Full-bodied, rich and decadent in the mouth, it has a wonderfully creamy texture and bags of tropical fruit and savory layers, finishing long and layered. Drink date: 2020-2033. Score: 97 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Oct. 29, 2018)

14013 (XD) 750 mL $165.00

OREGONRED WINE

BEAUX FRÈRES THE BEAUX FRÈRES VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2017Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley

TASTING NOTE: Combines structure with verve, offering richly expressive raspberry, violet and orange peel flavors that take on polish and complexity toward well-buffed tannins. Drink now through 2028. Highly Recommended. Score: 95 (Tim Fish, winespectator.com, July 31, 2019)

958454 (XD) 750 mL $165.00

TRISAETUM COAST RANGE ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2016Yamhill-Carlton District, Willamette Valley

TASTING NOTE: Impressively built and expressive, with vibrant rose petal, black cherry and orange peel flavors that take on richness and depth toward polished tannins. Best after 2025. Score: 94 (Tim Fish, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

546374 (XD) 750 mL $65.00

DESSERT WINE A �nessed, aromatic, silky example of Veneto’s great sweet red wine. Perfect for Black Forest cake or your favourite blue-veined cheese.

BUSSOLA TB RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2003DOC, Veneto, Italy

TASTING NOTE: Bussola’s 2003 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico TB is text-book high-class Recioto. This opulent, silky-textured wine possesses gorgeous aromatics and layers of raisin, mineral, licorice, chocolate, spice and dark cherry flavors that flow onto the palate with dazzling style, superb persistence and a long, finessed finish. It is not to be missed. For his Recioto, Bussola gave the fruit six months of air drying to intensify sugars. The wine spent 32 months in new French oak prior to being bottled. Bussola says the wine will be even better after it has had some additional time to settle down, given that it was only bottled recently. If that is the case, the wine may very well merit a higher score in the future. Score: 95 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Oct. 2007)

12432 (S) 500 mL $176.00

FORTIFIED WINEBrilliant vintage-dated wines showcasing three of the world’s �nest forti�ed styles.

ARNAUD DE VILLENEUVE AMBRÉ COLLECTION VDN RIVESALTES 1970AC, Roussillon, France

This wine will be a rich, complex fusion of dried fruit, walnuts, candied fruit, roasted coffee, wood and spices. The intricate oxidized aromas and flavours are achieved by exposing the wine to air while it matures.

14024 (S) 750 mL $150.00

PORT

GRAHAM’S COLHEITA TAWNY PORT 1994DOC, Portugal

TASTING NOTE: This is very layered and beautiful with fantastic depth and caressing tannins that remind me of a 40-year-old vintage Port more than a vintage tawny. Full-bodied, very sweet and gloriously rich at the end. Just a hint of tannin, too. Love the finish. Score: 97 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Sept. 25, 2018)

14041 (S) 750 mL $169.00

SHERRY

PALO CORTADO VINTAGE SHERRY 1991DO, Spain(González Byass)

TASTING NOTE: Terrific complexity in the nose with mahogany, grilled nuts and such good rancio, as well as walnuts. The palate is impressive with such bold acidity, holding the finish very long. Smoky, flinty and dry, grilled nuts to close. Drink now. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, July 26, 2019)

14038 (D) 750 mL $243.00



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FRANCE

Blockbusters from such big names as Brane-Cantenac, Bouchard, Guigal, Perrin and Krug.

BORDEAUXRED WINE

CHÂTEAU BRANE-CANTENAC 20162e cru, AC Margaux

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carmenere picked from 22 September until 17 October (the tiny parcel of Carmenere picked three days later). The yields came in at 51 hectoliters per hectare and it is matured in 75% new oak and 25% one-year-old barrels, the final alcohol level 13.3%. It has a beautifully defined, very detailed bouquet with mineral-rich black fruit laced with cedar and graphite notes, living up to its nom de plume as the “Pauillac of Margaux.” The palate is simply the best that I have ever tasted at the estate, without question. This has presence, but also weightless-ness, filigree tannin and perfectly pitched acidity, with real intensity and drive. The tension here is outstanding and the persistence is incredibly long. It is not the showiest of all the 2016s by a long stretch, and yet it is everything you could possibly want from a Margaux. Like Beychevelle this year, the 2016 Brane-Cantenac puts recent vintages in the shade, thanks not only to the growing season, but also a new punching down system in their gravity-fed winery that was completed in 2015. The 2016 is a benchmark against which future vintages will be compared. Drink date: 2026-2060. Score: 96-98 (Neal Martin, robertparker.com, April 28, 2017)

13410 (XD) 750 mL $204.00

CHÂTEAU LA LOUVIÈRE 2015AC Pessac-Léognan

TASTING NOTE: Aromas of oyster shell, currants and berries follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and an intense finish. Shows depth and layers. Very attractive. Drink in 2022.

Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 2, 2018)

321042 (XD) 750 mL $70.00

CHÂTEAU LANGOA-BARTON 20153e cru, AC Saint-Julien

TASTING NOTE: Sometimes seen as the junior of the two properties owned by the Barton family in Saint-Julien, this is an impressive estate in its own right, especially in this superripe, smoothly rich wine. Tannins are well wrapped in the generous structure and fruits. Drink from 2025. Cellar Selection. Score: 95 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 1, 2018)

12503 (XD) 750 mL $118.00

SAINT-ESTÈPHE DE CALON-SÉGUR 2016Third wine of Calon-Ségur, AC Saint-Estèphe

After going by “Chapelle de Calon-Ségur” from 1999 to 2013, this third wine has reverted to its original name: Saint-Estèphe de Calon-Ségur. From 22-year-old vines grown in clay-overlaid gravel, it’s a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot that was matured 16 months in oak.

12502 (XD) 750 mL $48.00

BURGUNDYCÔTE DE NUITSRED WINE

CLOS DE LA ROCHE GRAND CRU 2011AC(Nuiton-Beaunoy)

TASTING NOTE: Sumptuous oak spicing and succulent fruit – exemplary grand cru quality. Effortless yet cerebral and engaging. Lovely grippy texture and leisurely, fragrant length. Drink: 2023-2033. Superior. Score: 17.5 out of 20 (Richard Hemming, MW, jancisrobinson.com, Jan. 10, 2015)

484212 (XD) 750 mL $165.00

DOMAINE TAUPENOT-MERME GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Village has the prettiest bouquet among Romain Taupenot’s Village Crus, offering precocious red cherry, crushed strawberry and orange pith aromas. The detailed palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity and a poised finish. Just superb. Drinking window: 2020-2030. Score: 90-92 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2019)

87023 (XD) 750 mL $91.00

HENRI DE VILLAMONT LES DAMODES NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 1ER CRU 2014AC

Les Damodes is in the northern part of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, just to the south of the premier cru appellations of Vosne-Romanée. Local legend says there were fairies that inhabited this rocky hillside above the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges, and that these feminine figures inspired the “dames” decipherable in the name of the vineyard. The wine is matured 8-10 months in oak barrels and a further several years in cellar.

11763 (XD) 750 mL $108.00

LOUIS JADOT CHAPELLE- CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU 2011AC

TASTING NOTE: Bright, full medium red. Knockout nose shows an almost candied character to the aromas of strawberry, cherry, dark berries, lavender, menthol and Indian spices. Dense, suave and juicy, with a distinctly silky texture to the broad flavors of red fruits, menthol and spices. Utterly seamless, suave, classically dry Chapelle with outstanding energy and definition. Still tight today but the wine’s fine-grained tannins and superb breadth and length suggest that it will make a great bottle a decade hence. Score: 95 (Stephen Tanzer, vinous.com, March 2014)

444943 (XD) 750 mL $300.00



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CÔTE DE BEAUNERED WINE

ARNOUX PÈRE & FILS LES PIMENTIERS SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: A juicy style, featuring vibrant acidity driving the light strawberry, cherry and currant flavors. Shows fine intensity midpalate, with a minerally accent on the finish. Drink now through 2025. Score: 90 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, 2019)

558676 (XD) 750 mL $45.00

BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS ANCIENNE CUVÉE CARNOT CAILLERETS VOLNAY 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot is already extremely charming, bursting from the glass with a lavish bouquet of cassis, dried rose petals, coniferous forest floor and dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, supple and satiny, with an elegantly textural attack, a nicely concentrated core of fruit and lively acids, concluding with a precise, vibrant finish. Drink date: 2020-2037. Score: 92 (William Kelley, robertparker.com, April 30, 2019)

77016 (XD) 750 mL $120.00

MARCHAND-TAWSE SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE LES LAVIÈRES 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: An exceptionally floral-inflected nose reflects notes of plum, violet, lavender, lilac and plenty of spice nuances. There is both excellent volume and fine mid-palate density to the medium weight flavors that possess fine depth and persistence on the balanced finish that is shaped by much more finely-grained tannins. Lovely and understated. Drink: 2029+. Outstanding. Score: 90-92 (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, Jan. 10, 2019)

487371 (XD) 750 mL $56.00

TOLLOT-BEAUT CHOREY-LÈS-BEAUNE 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Chorey-lès-Beaune Village is the usual blend of three sectors of the appellation that Nathalie Tollot blended in the proportion of what will represent the final blend, since each is raised separately. It sees no new oak. The perfumed cranberry and wild strawberry bouquet is nicely defined, and the pretty palate shows quite sharp acidity that lends freshness and edginess. I like the fruit profile here – very pure and full of life with a vigorous, refreshing finish that leaves a spicy residue. Very fine. Drinking window: 2020-2026. Score: 89-91 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2019)

12493 (XD) 750 mL $50.00

WHITE WINE

BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS MONTRACHET GRAND CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: This has a very flamboyant and complex nose already and there is much to offer with a full array of chardonnay fruit, from citrus to peach and into even more exotic, tropical notes. The palate has a super plush, fleshy and flamboyant feel. There’s concentration of flavor, density of texture and fluidity to the shape and depth in the finish. A classic Montrachet, from a plot on the Puligny side between DRC and Ramonet. Drink across the next 20 years. Score: 98 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 12, 2019)

402040 (XD) 750 mL $975.00

DOMAINE DE MONTILLE CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Village comes from two vineyards that compensated in terms of fruit after being frosted in 2016. It has an attractive bouquet with scents of orange blossom, nougat and light rose water aromas. The palate is well balanced with a fine thread of acidity, a little tight towards the finish but still nicely focused. Drinking window: 2020-2027.

Score: 87-89 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2019)

14121 (XD) 750 mL $88.00

LES PARCELLAIRES DE SAULX MORGEOT CHASSAGNE- MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: Just two barrels. Sweet oak scent with vanilla and cinnamon scent and ripe, cooked-fruit character. Smooth, creamy, soft acidity. Powerful and rich. When to drink: 2019-2023. Score: 17+ out of 20 (Jancis Robinson, MW, jancisrobinson.com, Jan. 15, 2019)

13400 (XD) 750 mL $139.00

LOUIS JADOT CHASSAGNE- MONTRACHET CAILLERET 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet en Cailleret 1er Cru has a slightly more reduced bouquet than its peers, just a touch of struck match clouding the terroir expression at the moment. The fresh, lively palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. Touches of white peach and grapefruit mingle with lemongrass toward the composed, persistent finish. This is a subtle en Cailleret, but still very impressive. Drinking window: 2020-2034. Score: 91-93 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jan. 2019)

404871 (XD) 750 mL $133.00



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BEAUJOLAISRED WINE

CHÂTEAU DE LA TERRIÈRE CUVÉE JULES DU SOUZY BROUILLY 2016AP

TASTING NOTE: The depth here is impressive with very polished, rich blackberries, dark cherries and raspberries on offer. The palate has ample flesh and very luxuriant, velvety tannins. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 18, 2019)

12510 (XD) 750 mL $28.00

RHÔNENORTHERN RHÔNERED WINE

E. GUIGAL CHÂTEAU D’AMPUIS CÔTE-RÔTIE 2015AC

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis finally approaches the lofty goals set for it by the Guigal family. It’s a bit toasty from the barrel but full-bodied, ripe and concentrated. Loaded with tannins and black raspberry fruit, it’s silky at the same time, leaving behind lingering traces of mocha and roasted meat on the long finish. Drink date: 2025-2045. Score: 95-97 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Dec. 29, 2017)

398081 (XD) 750 mL $165.00 480871 (XD) 1500 mL $330.00

DOMAINE BÈGUE-MATHIOT VAUCOPINS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2015AC

The Vaucopins premier cru is a steep south-facing slope with rich deposits of Kimmeridgian soils; wines produced there are characteristically fresh and intensely mineral. This 2015 expression from Domaine Bègue-Mathiot is sourced from vines more than 20 years old.

524942 (XD) 750 mL $31.00

DOMAINE BILLAUD-SIMON LES VAILLONS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The domaine’s old-vine holdings have produced a very fine 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons, a pretty wine unfurling with notes of fresh peach, honeysuckle and white currants. It’s medium-bodied, pure and precise, with an elegantly textural attack and a delicate core of fruit. Like most of the range, this is still a little introverted after its bottling, so cellar it for a few years. Drink date: 2020-2033. Score: 91 (William Kelley, robertparker.com, Aug. 30, 2019)

330175 (XD) 750 mL $54.00

MÂCONNAISWHITE WINE

CHARTRON ET TRÉBUCHET POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2018AC Mâconnais

Wine Spectator has described Chartron et Trébuchet as “a small, quality-oriented Burgundy shipper that specializes in Chardonnays from the Côte de Beaune” (Per-Henrik Mansson, winespectator.com, Aug. 9, 2004). Expect an elegant and complex wine with enticing suggestions of flinty mineral, lemon and grapefruit, and a taut, sleek feel.

10489 (XD) 750 mL $34.00

MARCHAND-TAWSE MEURSAULT 2017AC(Pascal Marchand)

The grapes for this wine are sourced from three vineyards that each reflect the nuanced differences in soil types. The Narvaux vineyard, which provides most of the grapes, is on a steep slope and planted in gravelly limestone soils. The Crotots vineyard is predominantly clay with a limestone base and some gravels. The Grand Charrons is very gravelly with limestone and clay and very fertile alluvium soils. The resulting wine will be an elegant, floral, vibrant expression of Meursault, with delicate shading courtesy of 14 months in French oak.

285866 (XD) 750 mL $81.00

DOMAINE TAWSE CHAMP GAIN PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: There is enough reduction present to render the nose impossible to fairly assess. Otherwise there is good volume to the medium-bodied flavors that possess a seductive, even caressing mouth feel before culminating in a restrained, clean, crisp and linear if only moderately complex finale. Drink: 2023+. Score: 89-91 (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 10, 2019)

470112 (XD) 750 mL $125.00

CHABLISWHITE WINE

ALBERT BICHOT LES CLOS CHABLIS GRAND CRU 2017AC

TASTING NOTE: The nose of this classic, medium-bodied Chablis is extremely subtle with plenty of oyster shell, dried lemon peel and iodine. Concentrated and elegant, but with lovely succulence on the mid palate, then a long and pristine mineral finish. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 12, 2019)

13412 (XD) 750 mL $104.00



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SOUTHERN RHÔNERED WINE

FAMILLE PERRIN DOMAINE DU CLOS DES TOURELLES GIGONDAS 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: As with the 2017, the 2016 Gigondas Clos des Tourelles comes from vines inside the village. It’s noticeably deeper in color than the La Gille and gives up a huge bouquet of blueberries, violets, smoked duck, and crushed rocks. Deep, full-bodied, concentrated, and multi-dimensional, it has building tannin and a huge finish. It needs time, but wow, what a wine. Hats off to the Perrin family for this utterly sensational wine. Score: 99 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Aug. 28, 2018)

309823 (XD) 750 mL $70.00

XAVIER VIGNON CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE XV 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: The second year Vignon has produced this cuvée, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape XV is a plush but restrained blend that incorporates more Mourvèdre and less Syrah, with the Grenache and Mourvèdre co-fermented when possible. It shows a bit of toasty oak up front but balances that with ample black cherry fruit and soft, dusty tannins. Long and harmonious on the finish, it should drink well on release in 2019 and for a decade or more after that. Drink date: 2019-2030. Score: 94 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

12496 (D) 750 mL $70.00

WHITE WINE

CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE BLANC 2018AC

TASTING NOTE: A terrific example of Beaucastel’s white, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc boasts lavish aromas of honeydew and tangerine. It’s full-bodied and round, lush and concentrated, with

terrific length and presence on the palate. Drink date: 2020-2027. Score: 92-94 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Aug. 30, 2019)

932590 (XD) 750 mL $94.00

ROUSSILLONRED WINE

CHÂTEAU ROMBEAU PHI CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON-VILLAGES 2016AP

TASTING NOTE: 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache. Spicy and expressive on the nose with a lovely purity of fruit. Opulent fruit builds on the palate, long and firm on the finish. Built to age. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2018)

14022 (XD) 750 mL $50.00

CHAMPAGNE GOSSET CELEBRIS EXTRA BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 2007AC

TASTING NOTE: The brilliant 2007 Celebris Rosé Extra Brut might be better described as “oeil de perdrix,” so subtle is its hue; cellar master Odilon de Varine commented that the idea behind the wine was not so much to produce a rosé as to produce a Celebris with more depth and richness. The wine wafts from the glass with a lovely bouquet of yellow orchard fruit, beeswax, pain d’epices and clear honey, followed by a full-bodied, broad and crisply fleshy palate with a deep and tight-knit core, a bright spine of acidity and a long, mineral finish. To my palate, this is the finest of Gosset’s current releases, and it’s well worth a special effort to seek out. Drink date: 2020-2040. Score: 96 (William Kelley, robertparker.com, April 30, 2019)

13824 (D) 750 mL $250.00

M. CHAPOUTIER DESCHANTS SAINT-JOSEPH 2016AC

TASTING NOTE: Marked by scents of crushed stone and black olives, the 2016 Saint-Joseph Deschants is a super value in the context of Northern Rhône Syrah, offering ample weight and concentration combined with near-term drinkability. It’s medium to full-bodied, plump yet firm, with sufficient fine-grained tannins on the long finish to suggest a decade of aging potential. Drink date: 2019-2027. Score: 91 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

728501 (XD) 750 mL $38.00

WHITE WINE

CAVE DE TAIN GRAND CLASSIQUE CROZES-HERMITAGE BLANC 2018AC

Made from 100% Marsanne grown in a prized site on the left bank of the Rhône River, this wine promises evocations of white flowers, crunchy pear and citrus, with a long, lemony finish. Expect it to show best through 2021.

14103 (D) 750 mL $25.00

LAURUS HERMITAGE 2016AC(Gabriel Meffre)

TASTING NOTE: Lovely, with jasmine, acacia and warm brioche notes leading off, followed by very pure and creamy textured flavors of white peach, yellow apple and heather. Reveals a light paraffin hint through the finish, with the fruit and floral notes pulling together. Marsanne. Drink now through 2028. Score: 94 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Nov. 15, 2018)

594655 (XD) 750 mL $80.00



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command of acid that draws everything together and assembles a newly precise picture with every sip. This is so heady, so delicious, so pure, so moreish that it should be a controlled substance. This should hold well through 2040, at least. Ranks #10 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2018. Score: 100 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2018)

62109 (S) 375 mL $98.00

DOMÄNE WACHAU ACHLEITEN SMARAGD RIESLING 2017Wachau

TASTING NOTE: Both fresh lemon and crushed lemon leaves on the nose have an air of breezy freshness but underneath the juicy ripeness of Mandarin oranges and ripe clementines shines through. The palate has a juicy softness, despite the zestiness on the midpalate. There even are tropical hints of passion fruit. The freshness is key, but it is softly expressed on the clean, zesty, long and moreish finish. Drink now-2039. Score: 96 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2019)

351379 (XD) 750 mL $37.00

GERMANY Majesty from the Mosel all across the sweetness spectrum.

MOSELWHITE WINE

DR. LOOSEN ERDENER TREPPCHEN ALTE REBEN GG RIESLING 2016Prädikatswein

TASTING NOTE: From a plot above and adjacent to the Prälat (so, the same soils and incline but different microclimates), the 2016 Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben is pure, fresh and flinty on the nose, beautifully precise and already mouthwatering. Piquant, fresh and very elegant on the palate, this is a dense, very mineral and salty Treppchen with a long

HENRIOT BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 2008AC

TASTING NOTE: 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay. Wonderful tension and precision on the palate with clean minerality and powerful concentration. Rich notes of red berries and a soft, fine structure. A very serious wine with impressive potential. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2018)

14846 (D) 750 mL $140.00

KRUG BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2004AC

TASTING NOTE: Krug’s 2004 Vintage is absolutely mesmerizing. Layers of bright, chiseled fruit open up effortlessly as the wine fleshes out with time in the glass. Persistent and beautifully focused, with a translucent sense of energy, the 2004 captures all the best qualities of the year. Moreover, the 2004 is clearly superior to the consistently underwhelming 2002 and the best Krug Vintage since 1996. Readers who can find it should not hesitate, as it is a magical bottle. Drinking window: 2017-2044. Score: 97+ (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Dec. 2017)

68395 (XD) 750 mL $420.00

AUSTRIASweet perfection from Burgenland and a winner from the Wachau.

WHITE WINE

ALOIS KRACHER SCHEUREBE ZWISCHEN DEN SEEN TROCKENBEERENAUSLESE NO. 4 2015Burgenland

TASTING NOTE: An exquisitely floral honeysuckle aroma surrounds a creamy yet sharp note of passion fruit, while a peppery verve tingles around the edges. The palate has the same playful character: a floral tease here, a full-blown passion-fruit kiss there, a total embrace of sweetness balanced by a sure-footed

and mouthwatering finish. Very long and tense, with great finesse and elegance. This has a beautifully crystalline character but more rich and lush compared to the Würzgarten. Drink date: 2019-2036. Score: 95 (Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com, April 27, 2018)

11706 (D) 750 mL $52.00

J.J. PRÜM WEHLENER SONNENUHR RIESLING SPÄTLESE 2016Prädikatswein

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese (AP 23 17) is still discreet, floral and finely mineral rather than fruity on the nose compared to the other 2016 Spätlesen. Lush, piquant and juicy on the palate, this is a firm but sensual Sonnenuhr with remarkable finesse, lightness and lingering salinity. Tasted March 2018. Drink date: 2020-2045. Score: 94 (Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com, April 27, 2018)

990184 (S) 750 mL $75.00

SELBACH ZELTINGER SCHLOSSBERG RIESLING SPÄTLESE 2016Prädikatswein

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spätlese (AP 19 17) opens with its typical coolish-flinty and spicy bouquet that indicates a lovely ripeness and transparency. On the palate, this is an enormously lush, piquant and salty Schlossberg with grip, salt and tension. Extremely dangerous since you probably cannot stop drinking once you have started. Drink date: 2018-2043. Score: 93 (Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com, April 27, 2018)

11707 (M) 750 mL $37.00



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ITALYGems from Basilicata, Lazio and Lombardy join standouts from Piedmont and Tuscany, including heavy hitters Gaja and Marchesi Antinori.

TRENTINORED WINE

SAN LEONARDO 2014IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti

TASTING NOTE: San Leonardo is currently developing land in order to plant vineyards at a higher altitude. Meanwhile, the old vines of the estate on its particular dolomite soils demonstrate how they are suitable for fine wines even in cool vintages such as 2014. This Bordeaux blend oozes bell pepper and black pepper pyrazines on the nose, and is also more approachable in terms of extraction on the palate, yet shows velvety tannins and crisp acidity with a long, elegant cedar finish. Drinking window: 2018-2034. Score: 94 (Aldo Fiordelli, decanter.com, Oct. 27, 2018)

32474 (XD) 750 mL $104.00

BASILICATARED WINE

PATERNOSTER DON ANSELMO AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE 2013DOC

TASTING NOTE: The top shelf wine in the Paternoster portfolio is the 2013 Aglianico del Vulture Don Anselmo. This very attractive and elegant vintage reveals a beautiful bouquet with extremely chiseled and focused fruit. The cool growing season results in bright aromas of dark berry, spice, licorice and campfire ash. There is a tangy element, too, with grilled herb and rosemary essence. This full-bodied wine is robust and amply structured at the back. This vintage is superior to 2015 in terms of linearity and sharpness ... Drink date: 2018-2035. Score: 96 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Nov. 30, 2018)

437848 (XD) 750 mL $70.00

LOMBARDYRED WINE

NINO NEGRI 5 STELLE SFURSAT 2015DOCG Sforzato di Valtellina

TASTING NOTE: Rich and juicy, this medium- to full-bodied red offers plush tannins and a creamy palate of sun-dried cherry and smoky mineral flavors, with hints of bergamot, licorice and espresso. Long and supple on the finish, echoing an aromatic note of cured tobacco. Drink now through 2030. Score: 94 (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2018)

525717 (XD) 750 mL $53.00

PIEDMONTRED WINE

BORGOGNO & FIGLI FOSSATI BAROLO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Marked by impeccable balance, this red offers cherry, floral and menthol flavors, with a silky texture leading to refined tannins as this plays out on the finish. Displays energy, refinement and terrific length. Best from 2021 through 2036. Score: 95 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Feb. 28, 2019)

367037 (XD) 750 mL $113.00

GAJA BARBARESCO 2016DOCG

TASTING NOTE: I tasted this wine over two sittings, one at the winery and one at my home office a few weeks later. Although I can’t claim any extraordinary differences between the two sessions, I noticed a few minimal shifts that are essential to understanding the wine’s future aging ability. The 2016 Barbaresco starts off slow at first, showing a small margin of aromatic evolution in the glass. But come back two hours later, and you can almost hear the soft sounds of the symphony playing just below the surface. The 2016 vintage is characterized by the

LAZIORED WINE

FIORANO ROSSO 2013IGT Rosso Lazio

TASTING NOTE: I love the ripeness to this with dried berries and tar. But there’s also real complexity, including orange peel, citrus and dried rose petals. Medium-to full-bodied and very elegant with structured tannins, plenty of fresh red fruit and a spicy, medium-chewy finish. Loving the elegance and vivacity. Drink now or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

570218 (XD) 750 mL $123.00

WHITE WINE

FIORANO BIANCO 2015IGT Lazio

TASTING NOTE: This review is based on bottle number 148 of only 795 produced. In the U.S. and U.K. markets, the wine name appears as Alberico, not Fiorano. The 2015 Bianco Fiorano (Alberico) is a beautifully rich and sultry expression of Sémillon from vineyards not too far away from Rome’s ancient Appia Antica. This is an abundantly medium-bodied white wine with thick layers of stone fruit, preserved lemon, saffron spice and fresh honey. In the mouth, the wine makes a lasting impact thanks to its creamy texture and measured weight. Score: 93+ (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Aug. 2017)

570226 (XD) 750 mL $89.00



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and centered after just a few minutes in the glass. Drink date: 2018-2024. Score: 91 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Dec. 28, 2018)

978460 (XD) 750 mL $45.00

TUSCANYRED WINE

ALTESINO RISERVA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Aromas of juniper, rosemary, thyme and Szechuan peppercorn segue to strawberry, cherry and rose hip flavors in this elegant red. Intense and balanced, with the structure to develop over the next two decades. Shows excellent depth and length. Best from 2022 through 2043. Collectibles. Score: 97 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, June 15, 2019)

8011 (XD) 750 mL $127.00

CAPANNELLE SOLARE 2011IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: From the Gaiole in Chianti comune, the 2011 Solare is a historic blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Malvasia Nera. The wine opens to a dark garnet color with pretty crimson highlights. The bouquet is slightly evolved with drying mineral tones followed by licorice, dried rose petal and candied cherry. The effect is delicate and graceful, and the mouthfeel shows a fleeting sense of weightlessness. This is a special wine with a tender heart. Drink date: 2017-2035. Score: 93+ (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2017)

13517 (XD) 750 mL $52.00

ROCCHE DEI MANZONI CAPPELLA DI S. STEFANO BAROLO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Aromas of dried orange peel and earth with berries are very intense. Full body, chewy and very linear. Powerful finish. Lots of energy here. Better in 2020. Score: 96 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, July 11, 2017)

156406 (XD) 750 mL $160.00

SICILYRED WINE

MORGANTE DON ANTONIO RISERVA NERO D’AVOLA 2016DOC Sicilia

TASTING NOTE: Behold the venerable Don Antonio, one of the first wines to put Nero d’Avola on the world map of native grapes. On the label of the 2016 Sicilia Nero d’Avola Riserva Don Antonio, you’ll notice that this wine is now identified as a Riserva, making use of the newly expanded appellation laws of the Sicilia DOC. This is a beautiful medium to full-bodied wine with the type of extraction and thickness that we remember from vintages past and the typical characteristics of the grape. Black fruit and Morello cherry is followed by black olive, grilled fennel, scorched earth and toasted pistachio with bitter chocolate. The aromas are all Sicily. Drink date: 2019-2026. Score: 93+ (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Oct. 17, 2019)

51789 (XD) 750 mL $46.00

PLANETA SITO DELL’ULMO MERLOT 2014IGT Sicilia

TASTING NOTE: The 2014 Sicilia Menfi Merlot Sito dell’Ulmo is a darkly concentrated wine with soft cherry layering that segues to spice, plum and moist earth. This is not your usual Merlot by any stretch because there is a wild, slightly green side here that resembles olive or Sicilian caper. But there’s plenty of ripe cherry fruit to round off any hard edges. The wine becomes increasingly focused

solid intensity and firmness of its aromas, which transcend fruit and veer toward balsamic herb, licorice, tar and smoke instead. The tannins offer a moment of sweetness and softness, before you are aware of their undeniable firmness. In all, there is a certain glossiness or satiny quality to the mouthfeel that underlines the wine’s carefully crafted integration. I would describe this as a classic and also a somewhat austere Barbaresco that fully deserves extra cellar time to stretch those tight muscles and grow in volume. This wine will award those who wait. Drink date: 2022-2045. Score: 96 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, June 28, 2019)

997650 (XD) 1500 mL $773.00

PRUNOTTO VIGNA COLONNELLO BUSSIA RISERVA BAROLO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: This has unusual aromas evoking wild herbs, rose, pine resin, mountain hay and smoke, with a vegetal note. The elegantly structured palate offers cranberry, pomegranate, licorice, grilled celery and a hint of tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins. This is still young and trying to find itself, so give it time to fully come together. Drink date: 2023-2033. Score: 93 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2019)

3806 (XD) 750 mL $265.00

RENATO RATTI CONCA BAROLO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Floral, berry and white pepper aromas introduce this elegant red, with flavors of cherry, orange peel, grass and mineral in harmony with the sleek profile. Firms up on the finish, yet remains juicy, giving a lasting impression of sweet fruit. Best from 2022 through 2038. Score: 95 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Dec. 15, 2019)

739938 (XD) 750 mL $112.00



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very clearly a tremendous wine in the making, and even more impressive than it was last year. Wow! Drinking window: 2023-2040. Score: 98+ (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Aug. 2019)

963827 (XD) 750 mL $86.00

LA FIORITA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2012DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Dark flavors of plum and blackberry give this red a modern feel. Spice and tobacco notes chime in. Polished, ending with serious grip. Best from 2020 through 2032. Score: 92 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, June 15, 2017)

998195 (XD) 750 mL $86.00

MARCHESI ANTINORI MATAROCCHIO TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO 2015DOC Bolgheri Superiore

TASTING NOTE: Another vivid wine, the 2015 Matarocchio marries freshness with power and depth. In 2015, the 100% Cabernet Franc Matarocchio has a more red fruit and floral profile than it has in the past. Dense and voluptuous in the glass, the 2015 retains a surprising level of nuance for such a richly-textured wine. Drinking window: 2022-2035. Score: 97+ (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2018)

340174 (XD) 750 mL $573.00 RUFFINO ALAUDA 2015IGT Toscana

TASTING NOTE: Dark and brooding, featuring plum, black cherry, coffee, chocolate and herbal flavors intertwined with the dense structure. Clamps down on the finish now, but extends, loosening the grip as the spice and coffee notes reaffirm themselves. Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Colorino. Best from 2021 through 2033. Score: 93 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

13021 (XD) 750 mL $95.00

CORTONESI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2014DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Cortonesi works through the challenge with a sangiovese in 2014 that finds critical mass and therefore celebrates la vita bella in Brunello. With no reason to choose a Vigna-designate nor a Riserva to produce, the best of the best therefore finds its way into this eponymous family Brunello. It’s equipped with notable vintage fruit, finer acids than many and a tannic structure that is not only correct but highly promising. Lengthiness is one of the best in the vintage. Drink date: 2023-2031. Score: 93 (Michael Godel, winealign.com, March 10, 2019)

12405 (XD) 750 mL $63.00

FATTORIA LE PUPILLE SAFFREDI 2016IGT Maremma Toscana

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Saffredi brings full-throttled intensity in a very well-balanced wine. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (30%) and Petit Verdot (10%) spends 18 months in mostly new oak. This vintage is compact, firm and precise, with lovely floral aromas on the bouquet in front of blackberry and plum. Long oak toasting gives the wine tasty notes of spice and cinnamon and rounds the bouquet off nicely. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety. This is a complex, integrated and absolutely beautiful wine. Drink date: 2020-2040. Score: 98 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, May 31, 2019)

74435 (XD) 750 mL $112.00

FONTODI VIGNA DEL SORBO GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is flat-out stunning. Rich, ample and seductive, with tremendous intensity, the 2015 will go down as one of the truly epic wines of the year. All the elements come together in a deep, sensual Chianti Classico loaded with class and personality. I would give the 2015 at least a few years in the cellar to shed some baby fat, but it is

SAN POLINO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: A dark and brooding Brunello with lots of blackberry and blueberry character. Full body, a wealth of fruit and a flavorful finish. Kir-like. Made from biodynamically-grown grapes. Score: 95-96 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 27, 2017)

411637 (XD) 750 mL $84.00

SAN POLINO HELICHRYSUM BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: This is an impressive wine with blackberry, currant and spice. Full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. A rich and structured young Brunello. Try in 2021. Score: 97-98 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 27, 2017)

115899 (XD) 750 mL $108.00

SAN POLINO HELICHRYSUM BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2014DOCG

TASTING NOTE: Showing elegance and surprising structure for the cool, wet vintage, this delivers Marasca cherry, raspberry, licorice, tobacco and white-pepper flavors set against youthfully taut fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity lends balance and tension. Drink date: 2022-2029. Score: 94 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2019)

14757 (XD) 750 mL $108.00

TENUTA SAN VINCENTI GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015DOCG

TASTING NOTE: What a fantastic nose of dried-plum essence, bark, charcoal, licorice, blackberries, blackcurrants, hot stones and pressed lavender. Full-bodied and very succulent, but this is by no means a wine without structure. The layers of tannins caress the palate, which ends long and chewy, but also bright and pure. Drink in 2022. Score: 96 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Sept. 11, 2018)

414417 (XD) 750 mL $53.00



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flavors and rich structure it is a superb manifestation of the great vineyards of the Douro Superior. Big bold fruits and acidity are matched by the tannins and concentration. Hold this for many years or at least wait until 2022. Ranked #3 in the 2017 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Cellar Selections. Score: 100 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, June 1, 2017)

509794 (D) 750 mL $410.00

SPAINRecent overachievers from Rioja are joined by a revelatory red from Alicante.

RED WINE

CAMPILLO GRAN RESERVA 2009DOCa Rioja

TASTING NOTE: (aged in all new French oak for 30 months) Dark red. Ripe dark berry, cherry preserve, mocha and floral aromas are complicated by cola and vanilla flourishes. Intense blackberry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors deepen slowly and pick up a sweetening touch of mocha on the back half. Rich yet energetic as well, showing excellent delineation on an emphatically fruity, impressively persistent finish shaped by smooth, harmonious tannins. Drinking window: 2019-2026. Score: 93 (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, Feb. 2019)

12109 (XD) 750 mL $47.00

CONTINO GRAN RESERVA 2012DOCa Rioja

TASTING NOTE: Fabulous aromas of black tea, soya, cinnamon, and dark fruits. Very floral. Full body, very deep and beautiful. Superb depth of fruit. The tannins are total melted in the wine. Wonderful finish. Drink in 2021. Score: 97 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 2, 2018)

480178 (XD) 750 mL $50.00

VENETORED WINE

GUERRIERI RIZZARDI VILLA RIZZARDI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2013DOCG

TASTING NOTE: 2013 was a sunny year that wasn’t too hot either, conditions that brought out aromatic finesse in the grapes. It’s a quality that’s perfectly expressed in Rizzardi’s Amarone Villa Rizzardi, a wine redolent of sweet fruit and spices, with a refreshing balsamic note. In the mouth its trademark firmness and power emerge, balanced by a vigorous acidic thrust. Score: BBB (Gambero Rosso Italian Wines, 2019)

107532 (D) 750 mL $70.00

TOMMASI CA’ FLORIAN RISERVA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2011DOCG

TASTING NOTE: A rich and very polished Amarone with dark-berry, dark-chocolate and black-tea aromas and flavors. Full-bodied with integrated tannins that are sweet and polished. Drink now. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 25, 2018)

19760 (D) 750 mL $100.00

PORTUGALThis �awless dry red from Douro ranked highly on best-of-year lists.

RED WINE

CASA FERREIRINHA BARCA-VELHA 2008DOP Douro

TASTING NOTE: This is the latest release of what has long been regarded as Portugal’s iconic wine. And it is magnificent. The last vintage was the 2004 and the wait has now shown to be worthwhile. With its immense span and breadth of

ENRIQUE MENDOZA SANTA ROSA MONASTRELL 2015DO Alicante

TASTING NOTE: (Translated from the Spanish) Colour: Cherry red. Aromas: Complex, expressive, spicy, mineral, ripe fruits. Flavours: Elegant, weighty, ample, persistent. Score: 95 (Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine, 2019)

12212 (XD) 750 mL $47.00

MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA DALMAU RESERVA 2014DOCa Rioja

TASTING NOTE: How much better can Dalmau get? It’s exceptionally finely balanced, a perfect expression of a single vineyard within the estate, resoundingly full of black fruit, dark chocolate, liquorice. A powerful wine, but never overbearing, even in its youth. Wonderful to enjoy now, but will seriously reward cellaring. Drinking window: 2019-2031. Score: 98 (Sarah Jane Evans, MW, decanter.com, Jan. 30, 2019)

230052 (XD) 750 mL $119.00

AUSTRALIABig, bold reds from South Australian hot spots and a pair of long-lived white wines from Hunter Valley.

RED WINE GLAETZER AMON-RA SHIRAZ 2016Unfiltered, Barossa Valley, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: Dramatic, intense and powerful, the 2016 Amon Ra Shiraz recalls the 2004 in its youth, crammed with layers of fruit, complex, savory elements and rich, velvety tannins. It’s full-bodied, characterized by notes of grilled meat, espresso, black olive, cassis, vanilla, baking spices and an undercurrent of loamy earth. Yes, it’s unapologetically big and bold, the product of a warm, sunny climate and ripe grapes, but it does show a sense of decorum, restraint and elegance on the long finish. Drink date: 2018-2035.



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WHITE WINE

BELFORD SINGLE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2017Hunter Valley, New South Wales(Tyrrell’s Wines)

TASTING NOTE: Belford is a district, and a number of wineries use the name – thus this is a single vineyard from within the district. Although the fermentation was initiated in stainless steel, it was completed in French barriques (20% new). Belford is noted for the depth of the flavours it imparts, and the longevity of the wines. Drink by: 2030. Score: 95 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2019)

14321 (D) 750 mL $47.00

TYRRELL’S VAT 1 HUNTER SEMILLON 2014Hunter Valley, New South Wales

TASTING NOTE: Made from the estate’s Short Flat Vineyard, the blocks dating back to ’23, this is destined to add yet more trophies to the Tyrrell’s warehouse of such tributes. Its balance and mouthfeel are remarkable, supple and juicy, yet cleansed by gently insistent acidity. Drink by: 2039. Special Value. Score: 97 (winecompanion.com.au, July 27, 2015)

930495 (XD) 750 mL $62.00

NEW ZEALANDA spicy Pinot from South Island meets a classy Chardonnay from the North.

RED WINE

GREYWACKE PINOT NOIR 2016Marlborough, South Island

TASTING NOTE: Impressive richness and concentration of brambleberry and black-cherry aromas and flavors here. The palate unfurls plenty of spicy and succulent fruit flesh with tannins that are nicely wrapped around the finish. This is all class. Drink or hold. Score: 95 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 17, 2018)

402651 (XD) 750 mL $47.00

Score: 96 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Aug. 31, 2018)

58032 (XD) 750 mL $86.00

JOHN DUVAL ENTITY SHIRAZ 2017Barossa Valley, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: From old vines in five districts, fermented with submerged cap, matured in French hogsheads (32% new) for 15 months. Complex and rich from the first whiff through to the aftertaste, not wasting a single berry in this great vintage. So much power, such elegance. Drink by: 2047. Special Value. Awarded the 2020 Best Shiraz at the Halliday Wine Companion Best Shiraz of the Year competition. Score: 99 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2019)

73056 (XD) 750 mL $60.00

KATNOOK ODYSSEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014Coonawarra, South Australia

TASTING NOTE: Machine-harvested, crushed and destemmed, 5-10 days on skins with cultured yeast, matured for 39 months in French and American oak (52% new). This has always been an iconic wine, and the bright crimson colour is a great start, quickly followed by beautifully pitched cassis/blackcurrant fruit and finely shaped tannins in perfect balance. There’s not much to say about this wine, so perfect is the balance and mouthfeel. Drink by: 2044. Special Value. Score: 97 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, May 1, 2019)

46466 (XD) 750 mL $77.00

WHITE WINE

TRINITY HILL GIMBLETT GRAVELS CHARDONNAY 2017Hawke's Bay, North Island

TASTING NOTE: Already drinking well, this classy Hawke’s Bay wine was hand-picked and fermented and aged for a year in French oak puncheons. Bright, light yellow/green, it is fragrant, rich and youthful, in a tight, elegant style with balanced acidity and vibrant, peachy, slightly toasty flavours, showing excellent complexity and concentration. Score: HHHHH (Michael Cooper, winestate.com.au, July/Aug. 2019)

415125 (XD) 750 mL $42.00

ARGENTINAHigh-altitude wines whose scores soar like the vineyards in which they were grown.

RED WINE

ACHAVAL FERRER FINCA ALTAMIRA MALBEC 2015Uco Valley, Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: This remarkable wine deserves its place at or close to the summit of the Argentinean fine wine scene. Sourced from a vineyard at 1,100 metres in Paraje Altamira, it’s herbal, textured and spicy with notes of tobacco pouch, Asian spices, dense, plummy fruit, filigree tannins and a long, balanced, tapering finish. Drink date: 2020-2030. Score: 97 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Argentina Special Report 2017)

24745 (XD) 750 mL $140.00

COLOMÉ ALTURA MÁXIMA MALBEC 2015Salta

TASTING NOTE: Dramatic sites don’t always produce exceptional wines, but Altura Máxima most definitely does. First made in 2012, it’s a brilliantly focused, even extreme wine from a mad, high altitude vineyard, with amazing freshness and minerality, layers of dark berry fruit and skilfully handled oak. Wild and just a



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little untamed. Drink date: 2020-2030. Score: 97 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Argentina Special Report 2018)

571745 (XD) 750 mL $150.00

RUTINI APARTADO GRAN MALBEC 2016Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: This is a beautiful blend of the best malbec from the vineyards in Altamira, Gualtallary and La Consulta. Old vines, too. Its full-bodied, yet shows lightness and focus with ultra-fine tannins and a bright finish. Polished and very fine. Serious. Drink in 2023. Score: 97 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)

12664 (D) 750 mL $110.00

TRAPICHE ISCAY MALBEC/CABERNET FRANC 2014Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: Wonderfully complex aromas of tobacco flowers, violets, blueberries and black olives. Full-bodied, dense and very polished with fine, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. The tannins are right and solid. This needs two or three years to soften, but shows great promise, as always. Drink after 2022. Score: 98 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 1, 2019)

450585 (XD) 750 mL $56.00

TRAPICHE ISCAY SYRAH/VIOGNIER 2015Uco Valley, Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: This is always a great red with subdued yet complex aromas of dark berries, peppers and dried meat. Hints of violets, too. Full-bodied, chewy and polished with a beautiful finish that is serious and intense. Needs two or three years to come together. Score: 97 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 5, 2018)

494302 (XD) 750 mL $56.00

WHITE WINE

CATENA ALTA CHARDONNAY 2017Uco Valley, Mendoza

TASTING NOTE: The base of this chardonnay (at least 80%) comes from the Adrianna Vineyard, and the rest is from the Domingo Vineyard in Villa Bastías, also high up in the Uco Valley. This vineyard also provides the grapes for Catena’s top chardonnays, White Stones and White Bones. This wine is a sort of introduction to the Adrianna Vineyard and to the mountain cold’s effect on the variety. This vintage has outstanding creamy texture along with intense pear and peach flavors. A classic. Score: 94 (guiadescorchados.cl, 2019)

959973 (XD) 750 mL $40.00

CHILE Mountain plateaus and Monster Blocks make for magical, terroir-driven reds.

RED WINE

ANDES PLATEAU 700 HIGH ALTITUDE RED BLEND 2015Maipo Valley

TASTING NOTE: Andes Plateau buys their grapes from a vineyard in the Pirque zone, 800 m above sea level. The rest of the blend (about 5%) comes from Alcohuaz, 1,800 m above sea level in the Elqui Valley. The result is very Pirque, with the elegant texture the wines from this area are known for, ripe red fruit, a bit of spice, and the firm acidity of mountain wines. It’s lush, yet gripping at the same time, and the red fruits inundate the palate. The acidity brightens everything and makes the other flavors stand out, something akin to earth and blood, even though that sounds strange. A tremendous wine think about aging for at least 5 years. Score: 96 (guiadescorchados.cl, 2018)

13766 (XD) 750 mL $43.00

RITUAL MONSTER BLOCK PINOT NOIR 2016DO Casablanca Valley

TASTING NOTE: This has beautiful richness and tension with incredible fruit tones and firm tannins. Full body, round and layered with fantastic length and verve. One of my go-to pinots. Drink now. Score: 96 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, May 29, 2017)

649640 (XD) 750 mL $60.00

USASea Smoke and Sloan lead a star-studded cast from California, Oregon and Washington.

CALIFORNIARED WINE

ARROWOOD RÉSERVE SPÉCIALE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015Unfined and unfiltered, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County

TASTING NOTE: The deep purple-black colored 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Speciale (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) sings of fresh blackcurrants, warm plums, mulberries and black raspberries with touches of cedar chest, pencil lead, underbrush and sautéed herbs. Full-bodied and laden with black fruits and earth layers, it has a firm, grainy structure and a long, earthy finish. Drink date: 2021-2040. Score: 96 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Oct. 29, 2018)

64568 (XD) 750 mL $119.00



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GANDONA ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015Estate grown and bottled, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is very deep purple-black in color with a crushed plums, blackberries and black cherries nose with hints of dried herbs and smoked meats plus menthol and chocolate box notes. The full-bodied palate is rich, finely textured and fresh, with great purity and length. 400 cases were produced. Drink date: 2017-2036. Score: 96 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Dec. 29, 2017)

14961 (XD) 750 mL $325.00

SEA SMOKE SOUTHING PINOT NOIR 2017Unfined and unfiltered, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County

“Has there been another producer of Pinot Noir in California that has caused as much buzz among Pinot enthusiasts? The emphasis here is on meticulous management of the vineyards using a combination of cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled vineyard team ... There are three estate bottlings repre-senting a blend of different blocks of the estate vineyard: Southing, Botella and Ten ... The Sea Smoke lineup of Pinot Noirs are a hot ticket and sold primarily through the mailing list. Allocations are tight.” (William Gaffney, PinotFile, vol. 9, issue 49, Oct. 20, 2014)

Harvested by hand and matured in French oak for 16 months, Southing is bottled with no fining and no filtration.

9795 (XD) 750 mL $125.00 13716 (XD) 1500 mL $260.00

SEA SMOKE TEN PINOT NOIR 2017Unfined and unfiltered, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County

Named for and produced from a barrel of each of the 10 Pinot Noir clones in the Sea Smoke estate vineyard, the Ten by far the heartiest and most robust of the winery’s Pinots and sees a greater proportion of new oak barrels. Matured for 16 months in French oak, it’s bottled with no fining and no filtration.

59014 (XD) 750 mL $140.00

SLOAN PROPRIETARY RED 2015Rutherford, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Proprietary Red is a little closed and broody at this youthful stage, the nose beginning to open and grow into a beautiful redcurrant jelly, cassis, kirsch and black raspberry core with nuances of red roses, mocha, unsmoked cigars, camphor and tilled soil. Full-bodied and fabulously decadent in the mouth, the palate reveals a very firm, very plush frame with loads of perfumed layers and an epically long, fragrant finish. Drink date: 2022-2055. Score: 100 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Dec. 13, 2018)

13775 (D) 750 mL $1100.00

STORMY WEATHER CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015Calistoga, Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet) was aged for 30 months in 100% new French oak and an additional six months in bottle. Medium garnet-purple colored, it gives perfumed red and black currants, cherry cordial and earth with cigar box notions. Full, rich and very spicy in mouth, it’s wonderfully plush with seamless freshness, finishing long and earthy. 321 cases produced. Drink date: 2018-2036. Score: 96 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Oct. 29, 2018)

13773 (D) 750 mL $185.00

WHITE WINE

LAIL VINEYARDS GEORGIA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2017Napa Valley

TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc Georgia is another fabulous wine from Robin Lail. In 2017, the Georgia is decidedly less unctuous than it has been. That is not at all a bad thing. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and orchard fruit flesh out in this super-expressive, nuanced Sauvignon Blanc. All the elements simply fall into place. A move towards larger format oak and lower toasted levels really allow the fruit from Lail’s Totem Vineyard in Yountville site to speak with clarity. Score: 93-95 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Dec. 2018)

13726 (XD) 750 mL $230.00

PEAKE RANCH SIERRA MADRE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2015Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County

TASTING NOTE: From [a] cool site in the Santa Maria Valley and a barrel selection made in the cellar, the 2015 Chardonnay Sierra Madre Vineyard is a stunning, hedonistic, pedal-to-the-metal beauty that offers tons of stone fruits, buttered citrus, crushed rocks and honeysuckle aromas and flavors. Big, rich, layered and decadent, with a killer finish, it’s a sensational Chardonnay that will compete with the best out there. Like the other cuvées, it’s made in tiny quantities and there’s just 326 cases out there. Score: 97 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, Aug. 2, 2017)

636738 (XD) 750 mL $80.00

STONESTREET UPPER BARN CHARDONNAY 2016Alexander Valley, Sonoma County

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Chardonnay Upper Barn Vineyard comes from the oldest vines on the estate, planted in 1982. Fermented in barrel and aged for 11 months in 47% new French oak, it is a little closed to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal pink grapefruit, white peaches and Granny Smith apples with nuances of honeysuckle, lemon tart and praline. Medium to full-bodied, it explodes in the mouth with citrus and savory layers, with



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a gorgeous silkiness and loads of ginger and mineral sparks coming through on the finish. Wow! Drink date: 2019-2028. Score: 97+ (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Feb. 28, 2019)

253542 (XD) 750 mL $149.00

OREGONRED WINE

ROSEROCK ZÉPHIRINE PINOT NOIR 2016Eloa-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley(Domaine Drouhin Oregon)

TASTING NOTE: Super pure aromas of vibrant, red and darker cherries and subtle, foresty complexity. The palate has a very supple, lithe and juicy feel with abundant and intense, concentrated and very pure, red and black-cherry flavors. Drink or hold. Score: 97 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 17, 2018)

488684 (XD) 750 mL $72.00

WASHINGTONRED WINE

BETZ HEART OF THE HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley

TASTING NOTE: Tasted from barrel, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Heart of the Hill is very promising indeed, offering up brooding and youthfully primary aromas of cassis and plums. On the palate, it’s tightly coiled and impressively complete and seamless, with superior detail, definition and dimension to the 2015. Powerful and richly structured but succulent, even tangy, I’m expecting it to show very well indeed in bottle. Score: 96-98 (William Kelley, robertparker.com, June 29, 2018)

13719 (D) 750 mL $140.00

HEDGES RED MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley

TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 5% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec) was brought up in mostly American oak (13% new). It’s one of the darker colored reds in the lineup and offers a Bordeaux-like bouquet of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, earth, and leather. Medium to full-bodied, pure, seamless, and beautifully layered, it shines on its purity of fruit and balance. It will keep for 10-15 years. Score: 93 (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, April 11, 2019)

14087 (D) 750 mL $59.00

FORTIFIED WINEStunningly a�ordable sweeties and a rare, dry Madeira from 35 seasons past.

COCCHI BAROLO CHINATODOCG, Piedmont, Italy

TASTING NOTE: This is fortified (16.5%) vermouth-style wine – based on Barolo but flavoured with quinine bark, rhubarb stem and root ginger. So very particular flavours to say the least, but flavours that I adore. It pours pale garnet colour. The nose lifts off with intense cranberry-rhubarb frutiness, peppery spice, ginger and all kinds of evergreen. It is full bodied, slightly sweet, hot and intensely bitter. Real power on the palate, so you might want to pour it over ice to chill a bit, without altering the lovely flavours. Score: 94 (David Lawrason, winealign.com, July 18, 2018)

10220 (MS) 500 mL $55.00

MADEIRA

COSSART GORDON SERCIAL MADEIRA 1985DOC, Portugal

TASTING NOTE: Frankly dry, with singed almond, walnut and alder notes leading the way, backed by sesame, sandalwood and date flavors. A lingering hint of Brazil nut adds length and cut. Drink now. Score: 95 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Feb. 28, 2019)

14040 (XD) 750 mL $409.00

PORT

POÇAS JUNIOR VINTAGE PORT 2016DOP, Portugal

TASTING NOTE: Densely textured with dusty tannins and full of black plum skin and prune flavors, this is a ripe, complex wine. Its sweeter character does not spoil the great structure and dry core that will allow this exemplary wine to age. Drink from 2029. Ranked #30 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wines of 2018. Score: 96 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2018)

14051 (S) 375 mL $38.00



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SIZE PRODUCT PRICE PRODUCT (mL) number (per btl.) SCORE

MARCH 2020 PRODUCT SUMMARY

FRANCE - BORDEAUX RED WINE

ALTER EGO 2015 750 474825 $203.00 JS 96 CHÂTEAU BELLE-VUE 2015 750 198911 $36.00 WE 93 CHÂTEAU LAROZE 2010 750 12501 $67.00 JS 92 CLOS DU MARQUIS 2000 750 397331 $173.00 WS 94 CROIX DE BEAUCAILLOU 2010 750 11757 $130.00 JS 94 LA DAME DE MALESCOT 2015 750 303842 $57.00 JS 92 LE SAINT-ESTÈPHE DE MONTROSE 2015 750 12472 $52.00

FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS RED WINE

DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS ECHÉZEAUX GRAND CRU 2017 750 703298 $362.00 JS 93-94 HENRI DE VILLAMONT CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY FEUSSELOTTES 1ER CRU 2015 750 383695 $98.00

FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE RED WINE

ALBERT BICHOT DOMAINE DU PAVILLON POMMARD LES RUGIENS 1ER CRU 2017 750 12504 $155.00 DEC 94 ALBERT MOROT BEAUNE TOUSSAINTS 1ER CRU 2016 750 712182 $64.00 WS 91 ANTOINE OLIVIER LES TEMPS DES C(E)RISES SANTENAY 2017 750 14553 $44.00 DOMAINE ALBERT MOROT BEAUNE AIGROTS 1ER CRU 2016 750 42416 $67.00 VIN 90-92 DOMAINE P. DUBREUIL-FONTAINE PÈRE & FILS POMMARD ÉPENOTS 1ER CRU 2017 750 297218 $162.00 JS 93

FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE WHITE WINE

CHARTRON ET TRÉBUCHET MEURSAULT 2017 750 226407 $81.00 DOMAINE POTINET-AMPEAU LES PORUZOTS MEURSAULT 1ER CRU 2008 750 12505 $159.00 DOMAINE SYLVAIN LANGOUREAU SAINT-AUBIN 2018 750 538454 $37.00 MAISON SHAPS MEURSAULT 2018 750 14277 $96.00 PIERRE BRISSET PULIGNY-MONTRACHET LES CHAMPS GAINS 1ER CRU 2016 750 13756 $208.00 REMOISSENET CUVÉE MAURICE CHEVALIER MEURSAULT 2017 750 464057 $88.00 REMOISSENET PÈRE & FILS CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2017 750 433375 $86.00 ROCHE DE BELLENE PULIGNY-MONTRACHET LES FOLATIÈRES 1ER CRU 2015 750 12507 $145.00 BH 91 VINCENT GIRARDIN MEURSAULT LES PERRIÈRES 1ER CRU 2015 750 13404 $187.00 VIN 91

FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CHABLIS WHITE WINE

DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE VAILLONS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017 750 700369 $63.00 RP 92 SIMONNET-FEBVRE MONT DE MILIEU CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017 750 101600 $52.00 JS 92

FRANCE - BURGUNDY - MÂCONNAIS WHITE WINE

LOUIS JADOT DOMAINE FERRET TÊTE DE CRU CLOS DES PROUGES POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2017 750 404632 $70.00 RP 92+

FRANCE - BEAUJOLAIS RED WINE

DOMAINE DES SOUCHONS CÔTE DU PY MORGON 2016 750 13396 $44.00 WE 93

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FRANCE - RHÔNE - NORTHERN RHÔNE RED WINE

DAUVERGNE RANVIER VIN RARE SAINT-JOSEPH 2017 750 13394 $41.00 RP 92 E. GUIGAL LA MOULINE 2015 750 12477 $548.00 RP 97-99 LAURUS 2016 750 13402 $78.00 RP 92

FRANCE - RHÔNE - NORTHERN RHÔNE WHITE WINE

DOMAINE GRANGIER LES TERRASSES CONDRIEU 2018 750 14032 $61.00 E. GUIGAL LA DORIANE CONDRIEU 2017 750 40527 $136.00 RP 96

FRANCE - RHÔNE - SOUTHERN RHÔNE RED WINE

CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2016 1500 986356 $190.00 JS 99 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2016 3000 977249 $420.00 JS 99 DOMAINE LES PALLIÈRES TERRASSE DU DIABLE GIGONDAS 2016 750 12469 $56.00 JS 95 XAVIER VIGNON ARCANE LE SOLEIL 2015 750 609438 $37.00 JD 93+

FRANCE - ALSACE WHITE WINE

PAUL BLANCK SCHLOSSBERG RIESLING 2015 750 13479 $35.00 WE 95 RENÉ MURÉ CLOS SAINT LANDELIN RIESLING 2015 750 75929 $47.00 WE 97

FRANCE - CHAMPAGNE ALAIN THIENOT CUVÉE THIENOT CHAMPAGNE 2007 750 13891 $130.00 JS 95 BOIZEL JOYAU DE FRANCE CHAMPAGNE 2004 750 360461 $155.00 WE 94 EDOUARD BRUN 1ER CRU BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2008 750 14039 $84.00 RP 93KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE BRUT CHAMPAGNE 750 38562 $375.00 WS 95 FRANCE - LOIRE WHITE WINE

DOMAINE HUËT CUVÉE CONSTANCE VOUVRAY 2015 500 636589 $243.00 WS 99 LA PERRIERE MÉGALITHE SANCERRE 2016 750 14096 $53.00 DWWA 96 AUSTRIA WHITE WINE

DOMÄNE WACHAU ACHLEITEN SMARAGD RIESLING 2017 750 351379 $37.00 WE 96 GERMANY - MOSEL WHITE WINE

SELBACH ZELTINGER SONNENUHR RIESLING SPATLESE* 2016 750 11708 $41.00 RP 93 GREECE RED WINE

KIR-YIANNI DIAPOROS 2016 750 14131 $54.00 RP 94

AWC winecompanion.com.auBH burghound.com DEC decanter.comDWWA Decanter World Wine AwardsGD guiadescorchados.clGR Gambero Rosso Italian Wines

JD jebdunnuck.comJS jamessuckling.comRP robertparker.comTAT timatkin.comTRR therealreview.comVIN vinous.com

WAL winealign.comWE Wine EnthusiastWF winefront.com.au WN winesinniagara.comWS winespectator.com

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ITALY - CAMPANIA RED WINE

MONTEVETRANO COLLI DI SALERNO 2016 750 110106 $92.00 JS 98

ITALY - FRIULI WHITE WINE

TERRE FRIULANE SCHIOPETTO M FRIULANO COLLIO 2017 750 13024 $115.00 JS 98

ITALY - LOMBARDY SPARKLING WINE

BONFADINI OPERA FRANCIACORTA ROSÉ 750 13025 $46.00 WE 92

ITALY - PIEDMONT RED WINE

FONTANAFREDDA RISERVA BAROLO 2010 750 11687 $190.00 DWWA 96 GIOVANNI ROSSO LA SERRA BAROLO 2014 750 383042 $87.00 WS 94 MICHELE CHIARLO FASET BARBARESCO 2016 750 14643 $67.00 RP 93+ PIRA A FIGLI MOSCONI BAROLO 2015 750 11682 $120.00 JS 97 PRUNOTTO BAROLO BUSSIA 2015 750 926360 $93.00 RP 94

ITALY - SARDINIA RED WINE

AGRICOLA PUNICA MONTESSU 2016 750 632380 $31.00 JS 93

ITALY - SICILY RED WINE

TORNATORE TRIMARCHISA 2016 750 583492 $55.00 WE 95

ITALY - TUSCANY RED WINE

AMPELEIA 2015 750 14297 $56.00 WS 93 BUON TEMPO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013 750 467928 $59.00 WAL 93 CASTELLO DI AMA L’APPARITA 2015 750 39776 $329.00 VIN 98 CASTELLO DI AMA VIGNETO BELLAVISTA GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 750 163337 $304.00 JS 99 CASTELLO DI AMA VIGNETO LA CASUCCIA GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 750 979278 $304.00 VIN 95+ CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D’ARAGONA VIGNA DI PIANROSSO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013 750 162958 $124.00 WE 98 DONATELLA COLOMBINI PRIME DONNE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013 750 709733 $95.00 RP 95 FATTORIA LA MASSA CARLA 6 2015 750 532754 $149.00 RP 96 LA MASSA GIORGIO PRIMO 2014 750 20883 $149.00 VIN 95 VALLEPICCIOLA GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 750 13537 $65.00 RP 92

ITALY - VENETO RED WINE

ALBASINI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2011 750 14564 $105.00 GR BBB DAL CERO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2013 750 570200 $84.00 JS 94

ITALY - VENETO WHITE WINE

MACULAN DINDARELLO 2018 375 969337 $19.00 VIN 91

ITALY - SÜDTIROL-ALTO ADIGE WHITE WINE

NALS MARGREID SIRMIAN PINOT BIANCO 2018 750 340810 $36.00 JS 96


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PORTUGAL RED WINE

QUINTA DO CRASTO TOURIGA NACIONAL 2016 750 694935 $76.00 RP 95

SPAIN RED WINE

BODEGAS LA HORRA CORIMBO 2014 750 545863 $41.00 JS 93 CARODORUM SELECCIÓN ESPECIAL RESERVA 2014 750 535443 $55.00 DWWA 95 REMELLURI RESERVA 2012 750 480160 $44.00 TAT 96

CANADA - ONTARIO RED WINE

DOMAINE QUEYLUS RÉSERVE DU DOMAINE CABERNET FRANC 2016 750 11580 $37.95 WN 94

CANADA - ONTARIO SPARKLING WINE

HENRY OF PELHAM CUVÉE CATHARINE CARTE BLANCHE ESTATE BLANC DE BLANC 2013 750 15336 $49.95 DWWA 96

AUSTRALIA RED WINE

BLEASDALE THE POWDER MONKEY SHIRAZ 2015 750 13567 $60.00 AWC 97 FIRST DROP FAT OF THE LAND EBENEZER SHIRAZ 2015 750 303339 $75.00 JS 94 HEWITSON OLD GARDEN MOURVÈDRE 2014 750 736504 $80.00 AWC 97MOSS WOOD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 750 327684 $100.00 TRR 98

AUSTRALIA WHITE WINE

LEEUWIN ESTATE ART SERIES RIESLING 2018 750 685917 $24.00 JS 93

NEW ZEALAND RED WINE

VIDAL ESTATE ANTHONY JOSEPH LEGACY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 750 11970 $70.00 WF 96

SOUTH AFRICA RED WINE

DAVID AND NADIA ELPIDIOS 2017 750 13767 $40.00 TAT 96 RUPERT & ROTHSCHILD BARON EDMOND 2015 750 433870 $52.00 TAT 95

SOUTH AFRICA WHITE WINE

TOKARA DIRECTOR’S RESERVE WHITE 2016 750 632273 $37.00 DWWA 97

ARGENTINA RED WINE

ACHAVAL FERRER QUIMERA 2015 750 24752 $48.00 GD 94ALTA VISTA ALTO 2013 750 660654 $78.00 RP 94 CATENA ZAPATA ARGENTINO MALBEC 2015 750 646810 $123.00 GD 96CUVELIER LOS ANDES GRAND VIN 2015 750 149831 $50.00 TAT 94 ESCORIHUELA GASCÓN 1884 MEG MALBEC/CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 750 12663 $52.00 DEC 96 SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE LA DELFINA ALTAMIRA 2016 750 127514 $80.00 JS 95




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CHILE RED WINE

CONCHA Y TORO DON MELCHOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 750 403980 $137.00 GD 96UNDURRAGA ALTAZOR 2015 750 631283 $67.00 GD 96VIÑEDOS DE ALCOHUAZ RHU 2014 750 13774 $61.00 TAT 97

USA - CALIFORNIA RED WINE

COLGIN IX ESTATE RED 2016 750 10905 $965.00 RP 100 COLGIN IX ESTATE SYRAH 2016 750 10906 $525.00 JD 100 DUNN VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 750 709501 $160.00 DUNN VINEYARDS HOWELL MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 750 193763 $250.00 VIN 96+ FREEMARK ABBEY BOSCHÉ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 750 578971 $195.00 RP 96+ LAIL VINEYARDS J. DANIEL CUVÉE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 750 706572 $370.00 RP 95 LAIL VINEYARDS J. DANIEL CUVÉE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 750 14252 $400.00 RP 100 MAYA 2015 750 13230 $875.00 JD 100 OVID RED 2016 750 328120 $510.00 RP 99 QUINTESSA 2016 750 391086 $235.00 RP 97+ ROBERT CRAIG SPRING MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 750 13695 $149.00 RP 94 ULYSSES 2015 750 478800 $280.00 VIN 96 ULYSSES 2015 1500 478818 $575.00 VIN 96 ULYSSES 2015 3000 518332 $1,400.00 VIN 96 ULYSSES 2015 6000 518340 $3,300.00 VIN 96

USA - CALIFORNIA WHITE WINE

HARTFORD COURT FOG DANCE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2015 750 13710 $99.00 JD 96 KISTLER MCCREA VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2017 750 353706 $130.00 VIN 95 MORLET FAMILY MA PRINCESSE CHARDONNAY 2016 750 14013 $165.00 RP 97

USA - OREGON RED WINE

BEAUX FRÈRES THE BEAUX FRÈRES VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2017 750 958454 $165.00 WS 95 TRISAETUM COAST RANGE ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2016 750 546374 $65.00 WS 94

DESSERT WINE - VENETO BUSSOLA TB RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2003 500 12432 $176.00 VIN 95

FORTIFIED WINE ARNAUD DE VILLENEUVE AMBRÉ COLLECTION VDN RIVESALTES 1970 750 14024 $150.00

FORTIFIED WINE PORT

GRAHAM’S COLHEITA TAWNY PORT 1994 750 14041 $169.00 JS 97

FORTIFIED WINE SHERRY

PALO CORTADO VINTAGE SHERRY 1991 750 14038 $243.00 JS 94


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APRIL 2020 PRODUCT SUMMARY

FRANCE - BORDEAUX RED WINE

CHÂTEAU BRANE-CANTENAC 2016 750 13410 $204.00 RP 96-98 CHÂTEAU LA LOUVIÈRE 2015 750 321042 $70.00 JS 94 CHÂTEAU LANGOA-BARTON 2015 750 12503 $118.00 WE 95 SAINT-ESTÈPHE DE CALON-SÉGUR 2016 750 12502 $48.00 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE NUITS RED WINE

CLOS DE LA ROCHE GRAND CRU 2011 750 484212 $165.00 JR 17.5 (OUT OF 20) DOMAINE TAUPENOT-MERME GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 2017 750 87023 $91.00 VIN 90-92 HENRI DE VILLAMONT LES DAMODES NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 1ER CRU 2014 750 11763 $108.00 LOUIS JADOT CHAPELLE-CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU 2011 750 444943 $300.00 VIN 95 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE RED WINE

ARNOUX PÈRE & FILS LES PIMENTIERS SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE 2017 750 558676 $45.00 WS 90 BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS ANCIENNE CUVÉE CARNOT CAILLERETS VOLNAY 1ER CRU 2017 750 77016 $120.00 RP 92MARCHAND-TAWSE SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE LES LAVIÈRES 1ER CRU 2017 750 487371 $56.00 BH 90-92 TOLLOT-BEAUT CHOREY-LÈS-BEAUNE 2017 750 12493 $50.00 VIN 89-91 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CÔTE DE BEAUNE WHITE WINE

BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS MONTRACHET GRAND CRU 2017 750 402040 $975.00 JS 98 DOMAINE DE MONTILLE CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2017 750 14121 $88.00 VIN 87-89 DOMAINE TAWSE CHAMP GAIN PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2017 750 470112 $125.00 BH 89-91 LES PARCELLAIRES DE SAULX MORGEOT CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU 2017 750 13400 $139.00 JR 17+ (OUT OF 20) LOUIS JADOT CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET CAILLERET 1ER CRU 2017 750 404871 $133.00 VIN 91-93 MARCHAND-TAWSE MEURSAULT 2017 750 285866 $81.00 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CHABLIS WHITE WINE

ALBERT BICHOT LES CLOS CHABLIS GRAND CRU 2017 750 13412 $104.00 JS 94 DOMAINE BÈGUE-MATHIOT VAUCOPINS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2015 750 524942 $31.00 DOMAINE BILLAUD-SIMON LES VAILLONS CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2017 750 330175 $54.00 RP 91 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - MÂCONNAIS WHITE WINE

CHARTRON ET TRÉBUCHET POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2018 750 10489 $34.00 FRANCE - BEAUJOLAIS RED WINE

CHÂTEAU DE LA TERRIÈRE CUVÉE JULES DU SOUZY BROUILLY 2016 750 12510 $28.00 JS 93


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FRANCE - RHÔNE - NORTHERN RHÔNE RED WINE

E. GUIGAL CHÂTEAU D’AMPUIS CÔTE-RÔTIE 2015 750 398081 $165.00 RP 95-97 E. GUIGAL CHÂTEAU D’AMPUIS CÔTE-RÔTIE 2015 1500 480871 $330.00 RP 95-97 M. CHAPOUTIER DESCHANTS SAINT-JOSEPH 2016 750 728501 $38.00 RP 91

FRANCE - RHÔNE - NORTHERN RHÔNE WHITE WINE

CAVE DE TAIN GRAND CLASSIQUE CROZES-HERMITAGE BLANC 2018 750 14103 $25.00 LAURUS HERMITAGE 2016 750 594655 $80.00 WS 94

FRANCE - RHÔNE - SOUTHERN RHÔNE RED WINE

FAMILLE PERRIN DOMAINE DU CLOS DES TOURELLES GIGONDAS 2016 750 309823 $70.00 JD 99 XAVIER VIGNON CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE XV 2016 750 12496 $70.00 RP 94

FRANCE - RHÔNE - SOUTHERN RHÔNE WHITE WINE

CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE BLANC 2018 750 932590 $94.00 RP 92-94

FRANCE - ROUSSILLON RED WINE

CHÂTEAU ROMBEAU PHI CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON-VILLAGES 2016 750 14022 $50.00 DWWA 97

FRANCE - CHAMPAGNE GOSSET CELEBRIS EXTRA BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 2007 750 13824 $250.00 RP 96 HENRIOT BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 2008 750 14846 $140.00 DWWA 97 KRUG BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2004 750 68395 $420.00 VIN 97+

AUSTRIA WHITE WINE

ALOIS KRACHER SCHEUREBE ZWISCHEN DEN SEEN 375 62109 $98.00 WE 100 TROCKENBEERENAUSLESE NO. 4 2015DOMÄNE WACHAU ACHLEITEN SMARAGD RIESLING 2017 750 351379 $37.00 WE 96

GERMANY - MOSEL WHITE WINE

DR. LOOSEN ERDENER TREPPCHEN ALTE REBEN GG RIESLING 2016 750 11706 $52.00 RP 95 J.J. PRÜM WEHLENER SONNENUHR RIESLING SPÄTLESE 2016 750 990184 $75.00 RP 94 SELBACH ZELTINGER SCHLOSSBERG RIESLING SPÄTLESE 2016 750 11707 $37.00 RP 93

ITALY - TRENTINO RED WINE

SAN LEONARDO 2014 750 32474 $104.00 DEC 94

ITALY - BASILICATA RED WINE

PATERNOSTER DON ANSELMO AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE 2013 750 437848 $70.00 RP 96


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ITALY - LAZIO RED WINE

FIORANO ROSSO 2013 750 570218 $123.00 JS 94 ITALY - LAZIO WHITE WINE

FIORANO BIANCO 2015 750 570226 $89.00 RP 93+ ITALY - LOMBARDY RED WINE

NINO NEGRI 5 STELLE SFURSAT 2015 750 525717 $53.00 WS 94 ITALY - PIEDMONT RED WINE

BORGOGNO & FIGLI FOSSATI BAROLO 2013 750 367037 $113.00 WS 95 GAJA BARBARESCO 2016 1500 997650 $773.00 RP 96 PRUNOTTO VIGNA COLONNELLO BUSSIA RISERVA BAROLO 2013 750 3806 $265.00 WE 93 RENATO RATTI CONCA BAROLO 2015 750 739938 $112.00 WS 95 ROCCHE DEI MANZONI CAPPELLA DI S. STEFANO BAROLO 2013 750 156406 $160.00 JS 96 ITALY - SICILY RED WINE

MORGANTE DON ANTONIO RISERVA NERO D’AVOLA 2016 750 51789 $46.00 RP 93+ PLANETA SITO DELL’ULMO MERLOT 2014 750 978460 $45.00 RP 91 ITALY - TUSCANY RED WINE

ALTESINO RISERVA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013 750 8011 $127.00 WS 97 CAPANNELLE SOLARE 2011 750 13517 $52.00 RP 93+ CORTONESI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2014 750 12405 $63.00 WAL 93 FATTORIA LE PUPILLE SAFFREDI 2016 750 74435 $112.00 RP 98 FONTODI VIGNA DEL SORBO GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 750 963827 $86.00 VIN 98+ LA FIORITA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2012 750 998195 $86.00 WS 92 MARCHESI ANTINORI MATAROCCHIO TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO 2015 750 340174 $573.00 VIN 97+ RUFFINO ALAUDA 2015 750 13021 $95.00 WS 93 SAN POLINO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013 750 411637 $84.00 JS 95-96 SAN POLINO HELICHRYSUM BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013 750 115899 $108.00 JS 97-98 SAN POLINO HELICHRYSUM BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2014 750 14757 $108.00 WE 94 TENUTA SAN VINCENTI GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 750 414417 $53.00 JS 96 ITALY - VENETO RED WINE

GUERRIERI RIZZARDI VILLA RIZZARDI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2013 750 107532 $70.00 GR BBB TOMMASI CA’ FLORIAN RISERVA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2011 750 19760 $100.00 JS 94 PORTUGAL RED WINE

CASA FERREIRINHA BARCA-VELHA 2008 750 509794 $410.00 WE 100


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SPAIN RED WINE

CAMPILLO GRAN RESERVA 2009 750 12109 $47.00 VIN 93 CONTINO GRAN RESERVA 2012 750 480178 $50.00 JS 97 ENRIQUE MENDOZA SANTA ROSA MONASTRELL 2015 750 12212 $47.00 PG 95 MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA DALMAU RESERVA 2014 750 230052 $119.00 DEC 98

AUSTRALIA RED WINE

GLAETZER AMON-RA SHIRAZ 2016 750 58032 $86.00 RP 96 JOHN DUVAL ENTITY SHIRAZ 2017 750 73056 $60.00 AWC 99 KATNOOK ODYSSEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 750 46466 $77.00 AWC 97

AUSTRALIA WHITE WINE

BELFORD SINGLE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2017 750 14321 $47.00 AWC 95 TYRRELL’S VAT 1 HUNTER SEMILLON 2014 750 930495 $62.00 AWC 97

NEW ZEALAND RED WINE

GREYWACKE PINOT NOIR 2016 750 402651 $47.00 JS 95

NEW ZEALAND WHITE WINE

TRINITY HILL GIMBLETT GRAVELS CHARDONNAY 2017 750 415125 $42.00 WST 5 (OUT OF 5)

ARGENTINA RED WINE

ACHAVAL FERRER FINCA ALTAMIRA MALBEC 2015 750 24745 $140.00 TAT 97 COLOMÉ ALTURA MÁXIMA MALBEC 2015 750 571745 $150.00 TAT 97 RUTINI APARTADO GRAN MALBEC 2016 750 12664 $110.00 JS 97 TRAPICHE ISCAY MALBEC/CABERNET FRANC 2014 750 450585 $56.00 JS 98 TRAPICHE ISCAY SYRAH/VIOGNIER 2015 750 494302 $56.00 JS 97

ARGENTINA WHITE WINE

CATENA ALTA CHARDONNAY 2017 750 959973 $40.00 GD 94

CHILE RED WINE

ANDES PLATEAU 700 HIGH ALTITUDE RED BLEND 2015 750 13766 $43.00 GD 96 RITUAL MONSTER BLOCK PINOT NOIR 2016 750 649640 $60.00 JS 96

USA - CALIFORNIA RED WINE

ARROWOOD RÉSERVE SPÉCIALE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015 750 64568 $119.00 RP 96 GANDONA ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015 750 14961 $325.00 RP 96 SEA SMOKE SOUTHING PINOT NOIR 2017 750 9795 $125.00 SEA SMOKE SOUTHING PINOT NOIR 2017 1500 13716 $260.00 SEA SMOKE TEN PINOT NOIR 2017 750 59014 $140.00 SLOAN PROPRIETARY RED 2015 750 13775 $1,100.00 RP 100 STORMY WEATHER CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015 750 13773 $185.00 RP 96


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USA - CALIFORNIA WHITE WINE

LAIL VINEYARDS GEORGIA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2017 750 13726 $230.00 VIN 93-95 PEAKE RANCH SIERRA MADRE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2015 750 636738 $80.00 JD 97 STONESTREET UPPER BARN CHARDONNAY 2016 750 253542 $149.00 RP 97+

USA - OREGON RED WINE

ROSEROCK ZÉPHIRINE PINOT NOIR 2016 750 488684 $72.00 JS 97

USA - WASHINGTON RED WINE

BETZ HEART OF THE HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 750 13719 $140.00 RP 96-98 HEDGES RED MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 750 14087 $59.00 JD 93

FORTIFIED WINE COCCHI BAROLO CHINATO 500 10220 $55.00 WAL 94

FORTIFIED WINE MADEIRA

COSSART GORDON SERCIAL MADEIRA 1985 750 14040 $409.00 WS 95

FORTIFIED WINE PORT

POÇAS JUNIOR VINTAGE PORT 2016 375 14051 $38.00 WE 96

AWC winecompanion.com.au BH burghound.com DEC decanter.comDWWA Decanter World Wine Awards GD guiadescorchados.cl GR Gambero Rosso Italian Wines

JD jebdunnuck.comJR jancisrobinson.com JS jamessuckling.comPG Peñín Guide to Spanish WineRP robertparker.comTAT timatkin.com

VIN vinous.comWAL winealign.comWE Wine EnthusiastWS winespectator.comWST winestate.com.au

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