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100 Point Winemaker Jesse Katz Aperture Screaming Eagle Pétrus: 2019 Sei Querce Coyote Ridge Cabernet Franc Alexander Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

100 Point Winemaker Jesse Katz Aperture Screaming Eagle Pétrus: 2019 Sei Querce Coyote Ridge Cabernet Franc Alexander Valley

Remember how crazy you went for our 2016 Sei Querce Six Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon? Well, get ready to fall in...

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98 Points, Luca Maroni: 2020 Bollina Magon Negroamaro Salento
  • by Greg Martellotto

98 Points, Luca Maroni: 2020 Bollina Magon Negroamaro Salento

We all love daily drinker wines, these great value wines that you can pop open on a Monday night and don't feel...

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97 Point Vintage Vinous Media: 2019 Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion 'Le C des Carmes'
  • by Greg Martellotto

97 Point Vintage Vinous Media: 2019 Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion 'Le C des Carmes'

We’re coming at you with a blazing-hot offer!! You can experience the best of the best without burning a hole in...

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95-98 Point  Fabulous & Limited Vintage: 2021 Erikson & Caradin Ivy & Thistle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

95-98 Point Fabulous & Limited Vintage: 2021 Erikson & Caradin Ivy & Thistle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Today, we're showcasing a unique blend that isn't just about grape varietals, it's about A-list terroirs. The 2021 Erikson & Caradin Ivy &...

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Cold Climate Burgundy Style Chardonnay: 2019 Ram's Gate Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
  • by Greg Martellotto

Cold Climate Burgundy Style Chardonnay: 2019 Ram's Gate Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

Remember when we used to drink Anything But Chardonnay? Boy, how times have changed. Because if I were you, I’d...

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95-98 Point Fabulous & Limited Vintage: 2021 Frisson Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

95-98 Point Fabulous & Limited Vintage: 2021 Frisson Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Craving a taste that sends shivers down your spine – a full-blown "frisson" (French for exhilarating rush)? Frisson Vineyards gets it....

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Same Team Behind Chateau Perrin: 2021 Maison la Berthaude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
  • by Greg Martellotto

Same Team Behind Chateau Perrin: 2021 Maison la Berthaude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Let's get straight to the point: Châteauneuf-du-Pape (CdP) wines are a big deal for wine lovers. Robert Parker himself calls...

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One of the Best-Value Wines in All of Tuscany: 2020 Lazzeretti Rosso di Montalcino DOC
  • by Greg Martellotto

One of the Best-Value Wines in All of Tuscany: 2020 Lazzeretti Rosso di Montalcino DOC

If you’re a Brunello lover, then we know you’re sure to appreciate its younger sibling, Rosso di Montalcino. It’s the...

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Awarded Three Times a 95 Point Score: 2019 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino
  • by Greg Martellotto

Awarded Three Times a 95 Point Score: 2019 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino

It’s not common for spectacular vintages to roll in … but in 2019 … it happened in Brunello, Italy. It’s...

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Erikson & Caradin NV Raptor & Crimson Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

Erikson & Caradin NV Raptor & Crimson Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

4 vintages in 1 – That’s exactly what we have for you today! Introducing the Erikson & Caradin Raptor & Crimson...

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Kirk Venge One of Best Young Winemakers Worldwide: 2022 Beau Vigne Persuasion Chardonnay Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

Kirk Venge One of Best Young Winemakers Worldwide: 2022 Beau Vigne Persuasion Chardonnay Napa Valley

A legendary winemaker. An OUTRAGEOUS discount and a Robert Parker Favorite. If that doesn’t persuade you to get your hands...

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98 Point  Remarkable Vintage Vinous Media: 2016 Chateau Prieure-Lichine Confidences de Prieure-Lichine Margaux
  • by Greg Martellotto

98 Point Remarkable Vintage Vinous Media: 2016 Chateau Prieure-Lichine Confidences de Prieure-Lichine Margaux

Dreaming of Margaux? Don't just think about it—sip it! Sure, Margaux can sometimes come with a hefty price tag, soaring...

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