The 2016 J. Christopher Pinot Noir Lumiere Special Selection deserves mention as one of the top wines of the highly acclaimed vintage. Rated 94 points by Wine Spectator, it is a micro-production blend of top barrels from three excellent vineyard...
The 2017 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos is a great example of an elegant and finessed Spanish red wine. Composed entirely of Spain’s native Mencia grape and coming from the rugged vineyards of Bierzo, in Northwestern Spain, this is Spain’s...
These tiny production, traditionally styled Rioja Tinto and Rioja Blanco wines from Alegre Valganon are new to the store and have quickly become staff favorites. Both the Tinto and the Blanco scored 92 points from the Wine Advocate and supplies...
I know it’s still winter, but it’s been forever since I’ve run a good white special. And the 2018 Domaine Vetriccie Ile de Beaute Blanc is something you’ve got try. Rated 90 points by Wine Spectator and coming to you...
The 2016 Saint Jean du Barroux La Source is a world class Ventoux Rouge if ever I’ve tasted one. The talented Philippe Gimmel, who trained at Chave, Beaucastel and Janasse, is making the some of the most thrilling wines in...
The 2018 Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat is the best vintage of this wine I’ve ever tasted. It is a wine that will give you an immediate understanding of why Priorat is one of Spain’s most important viticultural zones. And...
“Made me think of an elegant, ripe, perfumed version of a Château Rayas.” So said Luis Gutierrez of the Wine Advocate after he tasted the 2016 Joan d’Anguera Finca L’Argata. WOW! That’s a bold statement when you consider Rayas is...
SOLD OUT! Back up the trucks folks! The 2018 Averaen Pinot Noir is one of the best, sub-$25, Oregon Pinot Noirs I’ve ever tasted. Boasting textbook style and coming from the same team who makes Banshee Wines in Sonoma, this...
Clos Saint Antonin is quickly becoming one of the Rhone’s reference point estates. And that’s pretty impressive when you consider the Sabon family of Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape fame only purchased these vineyards in 2014. We previously ran their Cotes...
I’m going to start the conversation by saying the 2017 JAX Y3 Cabernet Sauvignon will go down as one of my top California Cab finds of 2020. Just 1,800 cases produced and Kirk Venge is the winemaker. I don’t think...
The 2017 Raventos Blanc de Blancs is one of the greatest sparkling wine values on the planet. At less than $25/bottle, you won’t find a better grower/producer bubbly anywhere. Guaranteed! 2017 Raventos I Blanc ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Brut 93 points...
The 2017 Olivier Leflaive Les Setilles drinks like a hypothetical cross of Meursault and Puligny Montrachet, but it comes to you at a fraction of the price. Sound like I’m exaggerating on this one? I promise you I’m not! There’s...
SOLD OUT! The Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvee is brilliant this vintage. And Cristom’s hallmark “house style” is front and center is this rich, balanced, and complex Oregon Pinot Noir. The 2017 Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs are tremendous and...
SOLD OUT! Simply put, the Pra Soave Classico Monte Grande Classico is one of Italy’s greatest white wines. This single vineyard, powerful, mineral-rich wine delivers ripeness and volume without masking its terroir. Vinous Media’s Ian d’Agata, who provides some of...
The El Enemigo Chardonnay has scored 98 points for the second year in a row. This Jura-inspired Chardonnay is one of the top 2 or 3 Chardonnay values in the world, but it hails from Mendoza, Argentina. Keep reading, it...
Josh’s Perfect Thanksgiving Six Pack Will Be Ready For Pickup By Monday, November 11th! Just $114.99 net for the whole lot! Talk about Thanksgiving wine-buying made easy! I’ve put together a wonderful lineup of 6 classic Thanksgiving wines. And these...
SOLD OUT! I bet most of you didn’t know Jean-Marc Lafage makes wine in Spain too! And his Castano Solanera is a perfect showcase of his talents. A blend of 65% Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Garnacha Tintorera from...
In the minds of Team Table Wine, the Fantino Rosso dei Dardi is the single greatest Italian red wine value in the store.It smells and tastes like Barolo, minus the harsh and astringent tannins.
SOLD OUT! Novellum Chardonnay could easily stake its claim as the top Chardonnay value in the world. A join venture between importer Eric Solomon and all-star vigneron Jean-Marc Lafage, Jeb Dunnuck scored the new 2017 vintage at 92 points and...
