Pingus PSI
$79.99
92 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for the 2014 vintage! The review: "The 2014 PSI is a blend of Tempranillo with 10% Garnacha and perhaps 1% of other grapes found interplanted with the other varieties in the old vineyards, mostly white Albillo. The idea here is to protect the old vineyards that are disappearing from Ribera del Duero and provide some added value to the grapes coming from them. They have identified a grand total of only 56 hectares of Garnacha in Ribera del Duero, and they have rented 20 of those to save them, because they were set to be uprooted. It has great freshness and energy, with an herbal/leafy touch in the nose that also adds complexity. It's a wine that seems to improve from vintage to vintage, and I believe the jump will be noticeable when they produce it in their own winery from the 2015 vintage onward. The Garnacha always has a lower pH than the Tempranillo, and helps to provide an extra spark of freshness. This is an approachable Ribera, but keeping the character of yesteryear. This is really what Ribera del Duero used to be: all old vineyards and no new oak whatsoever. Kudos to that! 210,000 bottles produced."
Ferme Du Mont Gigondas Jugunda
$63.99
La Ferme Du Mont has the uniqueness of offering a complex mosaic of vineyards, among the finest terroirs in the southern Rhône Valley. Sensible to the integrity of its environment, Stéphane Vedeau has deciphered, interpreted, and adapted to these terroirs to reveal their most sincere expression. In the glass, this Gigondas is full-bodied yet graceful, with aromas of ripe black cherries, violets, wild herbs and a subtle mineral edge. On the palate, it is rich and textured, unfolding layers of dark berries, licorice, herbs, all carried by fine, structured tannins and a long, elegant finish. It's a blend of grenache (80%) and syrah.
Main Divide Sauvignon Blanc
$30.99
The wine is pale lemon in colour, with vibrant tropical fruit aromas of passionfruit and lychees. Layered beneath there are hints of gooseberry, citrus and dried herbs. The palate is generous, yet remains fresh and lively, with a satisfying crisp finish. Favourable vintage conditions have added richness and texture to the wine, while still retaining its classic zesty freshness.
El Enemigo Gran Gualtallary
$169.99
Winemaking is spread between the Catena family winery in the Uco Valley and Alejandro Vigil's own barrel room in his garden of Chachingo. He works alongside Adrianna Catena to create this legendary wine. El Gran Enemigo SV Gualtallary shows a deep purple color with red highlights. Its aromas are intense and elegant. Cabernet Franc brings sweet spices, black pepper and light notes of eucalyptus and thyme. Malbec brings notes of ripe black fruits, blackberries and black cherries. The oak aging gives a touch of chocolate and vanilla to blend.
The taste is complex, with a sweet impact and structured tannins, and a very long and persistent finish. This wine was made in honour of the old Pomerol style, where Cabernet Franc was blended with the other Bordeaux varieties.
Escarpment Pahi Pinot Noir
$74.99
Escarpment strives to produce wines that capture a unique sense of place. Their home vineyard on Te Muna Road is situated just minutes east of Martinborough village, with 24 hectares of distinctive alluvial gravel, and terraced land stretches out along the banks of the Huangarua River. The soils of the vineyard are alluvial loams that were formed by the Huangarua River over 20,000 years ago. With very deep alluvial gravels now layered over the loams, this composition ensures exceptional drainage, one of the key prerequisites for nurturing and producing premium quality, healthy grape vines.
Montgermont Cremant De Bourgogne
$33.99
This estate was started in 1822 and throughout the 19th and 20th centuries the team at Montgermont have honed their craft, receiving well deserved awards and accolades for their sparkling wines. From the Burgundy wine region, Montgermont is a traditional method Blanc de Noirs Crémant de Bourgogne, displaying notes of raspberry, citrus and marzipan flavours with a creamy mousse.
Vitivola Mentridana Uvas de La Ira
$56.99
The Sierra de Gredos is an area of rugged granite peaks, forests and hilltop towns southwest of Madrid. The combination of high altitude, free-draining granitic soils, and a long growing season gives it a unique micro-climate. Vines cling to scree-slopes like mountain goats, many of these sites were abandoned decades ago, but a new generation of growers is rediscovering them. Dani Landi was one of the pioneers working with the old vines here, making elegant, mineral wines, that are redefining what was previously viewed as a workhorse variety into something that can rival the elegance and finesse of some of the world’s most sought-after reds. Curro Barreño, one half of the brilliant Ribeira Sacra project Fedellos, also grew up in this area. He’s a childhood friend of Dani, sharing many bottles together and winemaking influences. Since 2021 Curro has taken over responsibility for Dani’s vineyards in Méntrida and is making wines under the Vitícola Mentridana label. Curro’s building on Dani’s meticulous foundations, interpreting the vineyards, and working with a light touch in the winery.
Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes
$99.99
Producer Description
"Château Suduiraut, classed as a Premier Cru in 1855, is made from grapes selected from the finest terroirs of the property.This wine is hand crafted at every stage of its elaboration and reveals remarkable finesse and complexity and a golden colour reminiscent of the sun that made it possible. With age the bright gold evolves to a dark amber colour. With an extensive life-span, it powerfully and harmoniously combines fruit and floral aromas with roasted and candied notes."
Takizawa Blue Tokubetsu
$37.99
Rich, Full-Bodied rice flavour and sweetness brewed using Kokuyo Water which is soft. The slower fermentation with soft water process results in a delicate, clean, and refined sake profile. The Tokubetsu designation in this category refers to a polishing ratio of 60% or less. This sake gives you lustrous umami, a rich yet supple mouthfeel, and a sharply defined, clean finish.