Selection
Lewis Cellars 2014/16 Chardonnay Napa
$111.99Sourced from 40-year old vines the wine is unusually dense with super ripe blood orange, lime, honeysuckle and Fuji apple spice. Fabulous satiny texture and lemon confiture gain focus and brilliance with lots of sur-lie character en route to a long, happy ending.
Montezemolo 2019 Monfalleto Barolo
$112.9995 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2019 Vintage):
“The 2019 Barolo Monfalletto (made with organic fruit selection from across the vineyards that surround the winery in La Morra) shows grit, density and rich texture. The house style prizes muscle and brawn in this vintage that lends itself handily to these qualities. Pressed cherry and blackberry cede to licorice, cured tobacco and iron ore.”
The Nebbiolo that comes off this property is some of the best in La Morra. Even in challenging vintages the Monfalletto terroir yields Nebbiolo that is both powerful and supple. Insiders know that this is one of the best terroirs in Barolo. The 2019 vintage is perhaps its best yet, with stellar ratings across the board – it captures the true essence of the Langhe region.
94 Points, Wine Spectator (2019 Vintage)
94 Points, James Suckling (2019 Vintage)
El Sagrado Blanco Tequila
$114.99El Sagrado blanco tequila is made with selected agave from the two most prestigious regions of the country, resulting in a robust and balanced tequila. The agave is cooked in a slow, controlled way in a special autoclave oven that separates the bitterness out of the agave, conserving only the best from the plant. Slow cool, fermentation, and native yeasts give the tequila a soft and floral nose, with a strong presence of the agave with hints of peppermint and mint. Lightly fruity on the palate and silky in texture. This smooth sipper is meant to be enjoyed on its own.
Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru Milieu 2021
$114.99Historically, the hill of Mont de Milieu used to have a boundary running through its middle, separating the county of Champagne and the duchy of Burgundy.
The nose is greeted by an enticing bouquet of delicate white flowers, intertwined with subtle notes of citrus blossom and a hint of honeysuckle. Beneath this floral veil lies a mineral core, evocative of wet stones after a summer rain, complemented by whispers of flint and sea breeze, a signature of the Chablis terroir.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve
$115.99“This vibrant version shows a range of toasted brioche, baked cherry, crystalized honey, and grated ginger and coconut flavours, remaining light-footed and lively throughout. Beautifully balanced, with a lasting, mouthwatering finish. -93 points”- Wine Spectator