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ARGENTINA

BODEGAS BRESSIA Walter Bressia, owner and winemaker of Bodegas Bressia, has been in the Argentine wine trade for nearly 40 years. Before founding his family winery in 2003, he was the winemaker at Bodega Vistalba and Viniterra. Walter and his wife Marita, along with daughters Marita & Antonella and sons Walter Jr. & Alvaro, produce some of Argentina's finest wines. Walter is one of the most respected winemakers in Argentina, and his concept involves the notion of "Vinos de Autor" (Author's wines) or personalized high-quality wines. Bressia has 320 oak barrels, almost all new French and American oak (60% French, 40% American).

1. 2016 Sylvestra, Espumante Brut Nature Rosé 6/750ml Source: Argentina - Mendoza - Lujan de Cuyo 100% Pinot Noir; aged on the lees 10 months. A very elegant sparkling wine, with red rose and cherry aromas. The wine was fermented in bottle sur lie for 10 months, yielding a more expressive wine with finer texture and bubbles. Suggested Retail Price: $41.99 / bottle

2. 2018 Sylvestra, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: Argentina - Mendoza - Lujan de Cuyo 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Brilliant and intense green yellow color. The nose offers delicate aromas of white peach and grapefruit. It is refreshing, fruity, well-balanced and harmonious on the palate. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

3. 2016 Bressia, Monteagrelo, Cabernet Franc 6/750ml Source: Argentina – Mendoza – Uco Valley 100% Cabernet Franc, aged in 60% French and 40% American oak barrels for 12 months. No filtration and no fining. Sourced from Uco Valley vineyards located 3,600 feet above sea level.

"The pick of the Monteagrelo wines, at least for me, in 2016, this comes from Vista Flores and is a beautifully judged expression of a variety that has found a home in the Uco Valley. Leafy, fine and refreshing, with black cherry and graphite notes. 2019-26" - Tim Atkin (Argentina Special Report 2018), 93 pts - Descorchados, 92 pts - James Suckling (April 2018), 90 pts - Wine Enthusiast (February 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle

4. 2015 Bressia, Monteagrelo, Syrah 6/750ml Source: Argentina - Mendoza – Lujan de Cuyo 100% Syrah. Aged 12 months in new French oak vats. Vineyards are located in Lujan de Cuyo, 3,100 feet above sea level.

"This Syrah is major league for Argentina. Earthy plum and herbal aromas of menthol and cola lead to a saturated palate that some might find to be too syrupy for their liking. Blackened berry-fruit flavors are rich, while this fully extracted and ripe Syrah ends with a fiery note; drink through 2022. - MICHAEL SCHACHNER" - Wine Enthusiast (May 2018), 91 pts - Vinous (July 2018), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle

5. 2016 Bressia, Monteagrelo, Malbec 6/750ml Source: Argentina – Mendoza 100% Malbec. Aged 12 months in French and American oak. No filtration & no fining. Sourced from vineyards in Tupungato, La Consulta & Agrelo.

"Combining fruit from Agrelo and the Uco Valley is something of a Walter Bressia specialty. This juicy, brambly, well-balanced Malbec blends the two regions to good effect framed by aromatic oak. 2019-24." - Tim Atkin (Argentina Special Report 2018), 90 pts - Descorchados 2018, 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle

6. 2014 Bressia, Profundo 6/750ml Source: Argentina- Mendoza – Lujan de Cuyo 50% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 10% Syrah. Aged 12 months in French and American oak, then aged 12 months in the bottle before release. Profundo began during the era of “assemblages” in Argentina; wines from various grapes combined in different proportions, achieving a singular, complete wine with great definition. The Malbec, the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Syrah come from Lujan de Cuyo vineyards 3,100 feet above sea level. Planted 6,500 plants per hectare.

"Profundo was the first wine that Walter Bressia made at his own winery and it’s still one of his best. Combining Malbec with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% each of Merlot and Syrah, it’s plush and intense with classic Agrelo texture framed by sweet oak and underpinned by acidity. 2019-26" - Tim Atkin (Argentina Special Report 2018), 93 pts - James Suckling (April 2018), 92 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #237, June 2018), 91 pts - Vinous (July 2018), 90 pts - Wine Enthusiast (October 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $49.99 / bottle 4

7. 2013 Bressia, Conjuro 6/750ml Source: Argentina - Mendoza – Uco Valley 50% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Merlot, sourced from Gualtallary vineyards, located in the Tupungato area at 3,600 feet above sea level. Aged 18 months in 70% French oak (Taransaud, Mistral, and Radoux), and 30% American oak. Aged additional 24 months in bottle prior to release.

Healthy red-ruby. Complex, sexy aromas and flavors of black fruits, mocha, brown spices, tobacco leaf, licorice and flowers. Wonderfully broad and savory on entry, then ripe and sweet in the middle palate; not especially fleshy or outsized but intense and aromatic in the mouth. The very long finish features firm but well-integrated tannins and sexy spices. Classic Gualtallary energy here--and the spine to evolve gracefully for another decade. - Stephen Tanzer" - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (July 2018), 93 pts - Descorchados, 94 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #237, June 2018), 93 pts - James Suckling (April 2018), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $119.99 / bottle

CASIR DOS SANTOS Founded in 1862, Casir dos Santos is one of the oldest wineries still operating in Argentina. The winery produces wine from the Uco Valley, Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. • Uco Valley – Situated at the foot of the Andres, the Uco Valley has a distinct microclimate, with a vast temperature range and complex soils. The resulting wines are intense and refined. Here Casir dos Santos has Cabernet Sauvignon in Gualtallary, Malbec vines in Vista Flores, and a mix of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon vines (including 50-year-old plants) in San Carlos.

• Lujan de Cuyo – Argentina’s oldest viticultural area. Casir dos Santos has a 10-year-old vineyard in Agrelo, located 3,100 feet above sea level.

• Maipu – Casir dos Santos’ Lunlunta vineyard is 13 hectares of old vine Malbec, with some over 100 years old. Casir dos Santos wines are made by head winemaker Fernando Ottaviani and world-renowned winemaker and consultant Didier Debono. Didier consults and makes wine for several wineries in Argentina and Chile, including Kysela's Chilean producer, Siegel Family Wines.

8. 2017 Avatar, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 3 weeks skin contact maceration. Malolactic fermentation with fine sediments. Brief aging in French oak. 25-year-old vines on alluvial & sand soil. The youngest line from Casir dos Santos, Avatar is the embodiment of the Agrelo’s terroir in a wine. Striking, audacious, joyful, profound. A spontaneous and pleasurable experience for the senses. Presents a vibrant red color with glints of Bordeaux. Great aromatic intensity. The spiciness of the nose is echoed on the palate and combines well with juicy red fruit flavors. It expresses in a very fresh way, with red fruits, sweet tannins and balanced acidity. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

9. 2018 Avatar, Malbec 12/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo 100% Malbec. 3 weeks skin contact maceration. Malolactic fermentation with fine sediments. Brief aging in French oak. 25-year-old vines on alluvial & sand soil. Bright ruby color. Ripe fruit aromas and flavors. Sweet tannins with balanced acidity; pleasing freshness. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

CHAKANA WINERY Founded in 2002, Chakana is a family owned winery located 960 meters (3,149 feet) above sea level at the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Agrelo, Mendoza. It is one of the leading projects among the new generation of winemakers dedicated to the discovery and expression of the Andean diversity of climate and soils.

Chakana is the name given to the Southern Cross constellation by the indigenous people of the Andes highlands. The Chakana is believed to hold the key to finding the perfect timing for the cultivation and harvesting of crops – a calendar, compass & symbolic link between earth and spirit. On May 2, 2002, the Chakana reached perfect vertical position in the sky, marking the beginning of a new farming cycle. It was then that Juan chose the name for his winery, paying homage to the Incan understanding of and respect for nature.

Chakana wines are produced by winemaker Gabriel Bloise, whose wines get “better with every vintage” according to Jeb Dunnuck. Gabriel has participated in multiple harvests in key regions of the world, such as Tuscany, California, Priorat, and Australia.

Gabriel & the team at Chakana is committed to biodynamic and organic viticulture & preserving the true character of the soils & region: "Higher quality fruit demands minimum intervention in the winery to create truly enjoyable wines that challenge the established criteria of manipulation: spontaneous fermentation, natural 6

acidity, minimum or no Sulphur, locally adapted varieties, no clarification nor filtration preserve the identity of wines.".

Chakana owns 120 hectares (295 acres) of vineyards, spread across vineyard sites in Lujan de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. They have followed organic and biodynamic viticulture practices since 2012.

• Nuna vineyards in Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo – 75 hectares (185 acres) planted with Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Viognier, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The terroir is loam and clay with gravel 70 cm deep, some limestone. Urban influenced climate; relatively warm. The vineyard is certified biodynamic by Demeter, and wines in this range are certified organic. • Ayni vineyards in Paraje Altamira, Valle du Uco – 26 hectares (64 acres) at 1100m planted with Malbec. Terroir is sandy-loam with gravel up to 70 cm deep. Dominated by limestone; temperate climate. The vineyard's 'Parcela Gravas' is certified organic. • Los Cedros vineyards in Paraje Altamira, Valle du Uco – 5 hectares (12 acres) planted with Malbec. Terroir is sandy-loam with gravel up to 70 cm deep. Dominated by limestone; temperate climate. Certified organic. • Gualtallary vineyards, Valle de Uco – 14 hectares (34 acres) Chakana’s newest vineyard, in the Tupungato Winelands. Organic certification in progress.

Chakana produces 150,000 9-liter cases per year and exports to 33 countries. With more than 50,000 cases sold in the USA every year, Chakana is one of the top premium exporters of Argentine wine to the USA.

10. NV Ayni, Brut Rosé Nature Sparkling 6/750ml Source: Argentina – Mendoza – Uco Valley 100% Pinot Noir. Methode Traditionnelle (Champenoise). Aged for 18 months on its lees before disgorgement. Brut Nature (zero dosage).

Ayni is the Quechua term for the principle of reciprocity, practiced for centuries by the Andean people - "in order to receive, you first have to give." Chakana's renowned Paraje Altamira vineyard, which sits 3,300 feet above sea level, bears the name Ayni & is the source of the Ayni wines.

"Perhaps with the same sort of structural power that Altamira reds possess, this sparkling rosé shows something immutable in body, lively texture, bracing acidity. The wine spent 18 months on the lees and this, no doubt, provides flavor complexities well beyond the fruit, but still the fruit predominates with intense aromas, substantial, and crisp, lively acidity. If what you’re looking for is a sparkler for carpaccio or roast beef, this is it." - Descorchados 2018, 94 pts - Tim Atkin (Argentina Special Report 2017), 92 pts - i-Wine Review (Best of 2018), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $38.99 / bottle

11. 2017 El Ganador, Malbec 12/750ml Source: Argentina – Mendoza – Lujan de Cuyo 100% Malbec, 10% aged for 6 months in new French oak; then 6 months in the bottle. El Ganador translates to "the winner", and given its quality-to-price ratio, we consider this Malbec a win! Rich ruby-purple color. Displays elegant flavors of blackberries, ripe plum and robust spices, with good balance and structure. A delightful & versatile red. Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle

12. 2018 Nuna, White Blend 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Viognier. Organic. The Nuna vineyard (3,150 ft. elevation) in Agrelo is Chakana's first Demeter certified organic vineyard. Nuna means "soul" in Quechua. The wine captures the efforts to express the identity of the soils and the people of the land. The field blend of international white varieties offers intense aromas of pineapple, honeysuckle, peach and apricot. Medium-bodied with fleshy mouthfeel and excellent purity. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

13. 2018 Nuna, Bonarda 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo 100% hand selected Bonarda. Organic. The Nuna vineyard (3,150 ft. elevation) in Agrelo is Chakana's first Demeter certified organic vineyard. Nuna means "soul" in Quechua. A fresh and fruity, yet intense, Bonarda from deep loamy soil. Fresh aromas of plums, mulberries and violets. Naturally high acidity and low tannins combine with a fruity, smooth texture. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

14. 2018 Nuna, Syrah 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo 100% hand-selected Syrah. Aged 40% in used oak barrels and 60% in concrete vats for 8 months. Organic. The Nuna vineyard (3,150 ft. elevation) in Agrelo is Chakana's first Demeter certified organic vineyard. Nuna means "soul" in Quechua. Showing the smoothness and sweetness typical of Luján de Cuyo reds, this has attractive smoked meat and blackberry aromas, some pepper spice, and well-integrated old oak. An appealing Syrah with good varietal character. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

15. 2018 Nuna, Tetrada Blend 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC & VEGAN) Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo Tetrada refers to the four varietals in this blend: 74% Tannat, 19% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aged 40% in used oak barrels and 60% in concrete vats for 8 months. This wine is the result of Chakana's soil studies of their Nuna vineyard. The name 'Tetrada' represents the four 4 red varieties planted on this same soil profile. The soil profile shows great texture and finesse. Tannat and Cabernet Franc create structure and deepness, while Syrah and Malbec provide fruity flavors and roundness. The result is a balanced wine with nice texture; flavors of blueberries and elderberries; powerful and fleshy with a solid tannic base, but no hint of hardness. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

16. 2018 Nuna, Malbec 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo 100% hand-selected Malbec, aged in concrete vats for 8 months. Organic. The Nuna vineyard (3,150 ft. elevation) in Agrelo is Chakana's first Demeter certified organic vineyard. Nuna means "soul" in Quechua. This has a brambly array of ripe red berries and blackcurrants, leading to a palate with very smooth, supple tannins holding blueberry flavors. Long and fresh. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

17. NEW! 2019 Sobrenatural, Bonarda 750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC, BIODYNAMIC & VEGAN) Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo. 100% Bonarda from Chakana’s Finca Nuna vineyard, fermented with indigenous yeasts. Sobrenatural is a new line of certified biodymanic and no Sulphur added wines from Chakana’s Nuna vineyard. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

18. NEW! 2019 Sobrenatural, Tinto 750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC) Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo. 80% Tannat & 20% Malbec from Chakana’s Finca Nuna vineyard, fermented with indigenous yeasts. Sobrenatural is a new line of certified biodymanic and no Sulphur added wines from Chakana’s Nuna vineyard. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

19. NEW! 2018 Chakana Estate, Finca los Cedros Malbec 6/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Uco Valley 100% Malbec. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aged 12 months in oak barrels and concrete vats. Single vineyard wine from the Finca los Cedros vineyard in Paraje Altamira (3,600 ft. elevation). Planted in high density (8,000 plants per hectare) on calcareous gravel soils, this Malbec has a fresh & easy-drinking style with a mineral character. Intense purple color. Plum, brambly berries, spices and an iris/violet note are apparent on the nose. Intense, fruity flavors with velvety tannins. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

20. 2018 Maipe, Malbec, Reserve 12/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo 100% hand-selected Malbec, aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Maipe means "Lord of the Wind" in Quechua. The Andean people still invoke his name to clear the skies after a heavy rain, or to temper the summer heat. The nose reveals dried plum and dark fruits; exotic spices with hints of violet and chocolate. Round and fleshy with enticing crushed plum and boysenberry fruit, enlivened by a liquorice snap note. Fresh acidity lies buried on the medium-weight, juicy finish. Suggested Retail Price: $20.99 / bottle

21. 2019 Chakana Estate, Torrontes 6/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Uco Valley 100% Torrontes. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels. Aged 4 months. Chakana is the name of the Southern Cross constellation. Its rotation in the sky throughout the year made it an effective agricultural calendar for the ancient Andean people. The "yaguarete" (jaguar) on the label was known by the ancient Andean people as the "lord of the starred night"; the wildest known animal. Estate Torrontes is from Chakana's Gualtallary vineyard (5,300 ft elevation). The wine shows the typical aromas of Torrontes (white flowers, lychee, peach) balanced by a refreshing acidity. Mineral texture due do the rocky soil of the vineyard. Elegant, dry and clean finish. Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

22. 2018 Chakana Estate, Malbec 6/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Uco Valley 100% Malbec. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. 70% aged in new & used French oak barrels, and 30% in concrete vats for 12 months. Unfiltered. Chakana is the name of the Southern Cross constellation. Its rotation in the sky throughout the year made it an effective agricultural calendar for the ancient Andean people. The "yaguarete" (jaguar) on the label was known by the ancient Andean people as the "lord of the starred night"; the wildest known animal. Estate Malbec is from Chakana's Altamira (3,200 ft elevation) and Gualtallary (5,500 ft elevation) vineyards. The color is deep purple, very intense, typical of Malbec. Plum, brambly berries, spices and an iris/violet note are apparent on the nose. Intense, fruity flavors with velvety tannins. Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

23. 2017 Chakana Estate, Red 6/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Uco Valley 60% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah. Aged in oak barrels and concrete vats for 10 months. Unfiltered.

"A high-altitude blend from organic vineyards planted at 1,100m in the Altamira and Gualtallary regions of the Uco Valley. A wild-fermented Malbec-dominant blend with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, that's aged for 10 months: 70% in French oak and 30% in concrete. Savoury black fruit aromas with pretty violet top notes on the nose. Full-bodied, with firm tannins, but also good freshness. Savoury and spicy black fruit on the palate, but with some brighter cranberry notes too - a good food wine for hearty dishes. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. - Julie Sheppard" - Decanter Magazine (October 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

24. 2017 Ayni, Malbec, Paraje Altamira 6/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Uco Valley 100% Malbec, aged 12 months in 3000L and 5000L untoasted oak foudres. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. Unfiltered.

"The single-vineyard 2017 Ayni Malbec comes from Paraje Altamira, and the wine was bottled with 13% alcohol and moderate acidity that made it feel soft but not bland, with enough freshness going through its core. Many wines are now matured in large oak containers, and that certainly helps with the integration of the oak with the fruit, as is the case here. The tannins are fine-grained, and the finish is dry and long. 10,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2018. - Luis Gutiérrez" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 91 pts - Wine Enthusiast (February 2020), 91 pts - Vinous (June 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $46.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5 liter magnum; $111.99 / bottle

25. 2018 Ayni, Malbec, Paraje Altamira 6/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Uco Valley 100% Malbec, aged 12 months in 3000L and 5000L untoasted oak foudres. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. Unfiltered. Ayni is the Quechua term for the principle of reciprocity, practiced for centuries by the Andean people - "in order to receive, you first have to give." Chakana's renowned Paraje Altamira vineyard, which sits 3,300 feet above sea level, bears the name Ayni & is the source of the Ayni wines. Deep ruby-red in color with violet hints. Complex and intense bouquet, featuring blackberries, cherries and plums, with delicate floral notes and spices. Balanced and fresh; full-bodied with good length of spices. Suggested Retail Price: $46.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5 liter magnum; $111.99 / bottle

26. 2017 Four Gatos Locos, Malbec, Gualtallary 4/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Uco Valley 100% Malbec. 4 Gatos Locos is a project created by Gabriel Bloise, Facundo Bonamaizon, Mariana and Juan Pelizzatti, winemaker, viticulturist and founders of Chakana (respectively), and it is based on a 20-hectare vineyard in Alto Gualtallary, the most prominent growing region in Argentina.

The vineyard is located at 1360 meters above sea level, on a 10% slope on the Sierra del Jaboncillo - a relatively old geological formation near the alluvial fan of the Las Tunas river, in the Tupungato area of northwestern Valle de Uco. The long exposure to arid conditions of calcium rich gravel has allowed microbes to develop one of the areas richest in calcium carbonate in Mendoza. The altitude, the slope, the gravel and the calcium carbonate create unique deep, textured wines which have become distinctive of this area. Moderate high temperatures controlled by high altitude in sunny conditions produce perfectly ripe grapes of unusually intense color and great vitality, balanced by the mineral freshness of calcium carbonate. Local aromatic plants naturally occurring in native vegetation areas interspersed in the vineyard give the wine a unique herbal touch that underline the character of the place.

4 Gatos Locos is packaged with 4 different labels, reflecting the different personalities of the partners in this project. Suggested Retail Price: $41.99 / bottle

AUSTRALIA

MORAMBRO CREEK Since 1851, five generations of the Bryson family have been involved in agriculture and the unique and fertile land of South Australia.

The family business was built by Clive and Elizabeth Bryson, who have now handed the day-to-day operations over to the next generation - sons Andrew, David and Paul.

In the early 1990's, the Brysons decided to take the plunge and plant vines on their property. Initially, their plan was to sell these grapes to the big wine producers. However, after a few vintages, the desire to see the fruits of their labor was too great to resist. In 1998 they held onto a small selection of their fruits and sent it to the Cape Jaffa Winery. Their own wine - named for the Morambo creek that meanders through the property - was born.

The vineyards are located in the historic Padthaway valley, 300 km south of Adelaide. The farm consists of 470 acres, divided into parcels, equal in size. Annual production is around 30,000 cases. The vines enjoy a cool climate with plentiful winter/spring rainfall; limestone subsoil provides excellent drainage. The grapes cultivated here are Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

The Morambro Creek is a seasonal course that runs through the middle of the Bryson vineyards on its way to the Jip Jip Rocks Conservation park.

27. 2019 Jip Jip Rocks, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Padthaway 100% Chardonnay; 1/3 fermented in French oak barrels, 2/3 in stainless steel tank. Light yellow with a pale straw hue. A classic nose of lemon, fresh stone fruit and melon. The palate is clean and fresh with mineral characters underpinning ripe pineapple and lime flavors. Extended lees contact adds texture and complexity. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

28. 2016 Morambro Creek, Chardonnay 6/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Padthaway 100% Chardonnay aged in French oak. The wine is pale straw in color. Concentrated citrus and white peach fruit flavors are complimented by delicate yeast and subtle spice aromas. The palate is clean and fresh with vibrant fruit flavors, mineral characters and a good lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $26.95 / bottle

29. 2017 Mt. Monster, Shiraz 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Padthaway 100% Shiraz; partially aged in French & American oak. Deep purple in color. Ripe cassis and black plum fruits on the nose with violets. Varietal fruit-driven palate, with cassis and dark berry fruit and spice flavors. Soft tannins compliment the fruit with mouth-filling generous finish. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

30. 2017 Jip Jip Rocks, Shiraz-Cabernet 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Padthaway 65% Shiraz, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon; aged 13 months in new and used French and American Oak.

"Garnet black color. Exotic, attractive aromas and flavors of chocolate mint, black raspberry tart a la mode, and basil and curry leaves with a silky, bright, fruity medium body and a compelling, medium-length finish with elements of spiced nuts, chocolate herb muffin, hint of marinated peppers, and vanilla pod with fine, chewy tannins. An exotically spicy and herbal shiraz with a great style and sense of place." - Tastings (June 2018), 90 Points - Gold Medal – Exceptional - Australian Wine Showcase (2018), 93 pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

31. 2018 Jip Jip Rocks, Shiraz 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Padthaway 100% Shiraz; aged 11 months in new and used French and American Oak.

"Black violet color. Aromas and flavors of roasted berries, carob, earth, juniper, and eucalyptus with a velvety, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, elegant, medium-long finish with suggestions of vanilla gelato, rosehips, raspberry coulis, and roasted nuts. A delicious and satisfying Shiraz that will enhance grilled meats" Beverage Testing Institute (July 19th, 2019), 92 pts & Best Buy Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

32. 2016 Morambro Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon 6/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Padthaway 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 35% new French oak barrels. Deep purple with a rich & elegant nose of cassis, vanilla and coffee. The lush, ripe palate is dominated by black fruits, cherry and dark chocolate. Full bodied with a persistent finish. Wine Enthusiast (January 2020), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $26.99 / bottle 14

33. 2016 Morambro Creek, Shiraz 6/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Padthaway 100% Shiraz, aged in 35% new French oak barrels.

“It would be easy to argue that oak has been applied too heavily here but then, the weight of rich, sweet, plum-drenched fruit does its best to shoulder it. This wine is chubby with both texture and flavour, its resin and choc-mint characters offset by an all-you-can-eat serve of assorted berries. - James Halliday" - Halliday Wine Companion (July 23rd, 2019), 93 pts Suggested Retail Price: $26.99 / bottle

34. NV Jip Jip Rocks, Sparkling Shiraz 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Padthaway 100% Shiraz aged in old French oak barrels. Primarily three-year-old Shiraz blended with a touch of younger vintage Shiraz to bring ripe juicy varietal fruit characters to the finished wine.

"Garnet black color. Interesting aromas of blackberry, charred pie crusts, anise, and black cassis preserve with a velvety, crisp, effervescent, dry medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long chocolate chunks, menthol, and fruit tisane finish. A fun, rich expression of bubbly Shiraz; a tasty Charcuterie companion." Beverage Tasting Institute (August 14th, 2018), 90 pts Top 5 Sparkling Wine $20 and Under' Best Value Australian Sparkling Australian Wine Showcase, 94 pts Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle

Thorn-Clarke The name Thorn-Clarke represents the union between two families with deep roots in the Barossa Valley and six generations of grape growing. Cheryl Clarke’s (née Thorn) family were some of the earliest settlers in the region and have been growing grapes since the 1870s. The Thorn family property ‘Clifton’ is home to one of the oldest Shiraz vineyards in Australia, and perhaps the world, with earliest records for plantings dating back to 1854. It is still owned and operated by Cheryl’s brother.

David Clarke’s family was also a pioneer in the Barossa Valley but more famously for mining gold. An ancestor, James Goddard, was responsible for opening the Lady Alice gold mine in the Barossa goldfields, the largest gold mine in South Australia at the time. A geologist by training and wine lover at heart, David set about testing soils to identify prime plots of land to acquire and plant vines. David and Cheryl’s first vineyard in 1987 was Kabininge, outside Tanunda (the name means “watering hole” in aborigine). They later acquired more land in 15

Barossa and in The Eden Valley. This took a lot of Australian pluck at that time. During the late 1980’s, the South Australian government was sponsoring growers to remove vines, not plant them, to manage oversupply.

Following success as grape growers supplying other Barossa wineries with fruit, David and Cheryl founded Thorn-Clarke winery in 2001 with daughter, Nicole, and son, Sam. Thorn-Clarke has a total of 675 acres of grapes over 5 vineyards. In Barossa Valley, there are 3 vineyards: Kabininge, St. Kitts and Truro. In the Eden Valley, there are 2 vineyards: Mount Crawford and Milton Park.

Winemaker Peter Kelly, strongly believes that to make wines with complexity and elegance, the first step is getting the vineyards right. Theirs is a long-term approach to serve as a custodian for the Barossa’s reputation and their families’ commitment to making great wines. The vineyard team focuses first on nurturing quality grapes from prime land without cutting corners. Once grapes are harvested and into the winery it’s about balance. The Thorn-Clarke family has a strong belief in the age-old saying "you can't make good wine from bad grapes."

In 2018, Thorn-Clarke achieved level blue certification with Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

35. 2018 Thorn-Clarke, Milton Park, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia 100% Chardonnay – No malolactic fermentation.

"Milton Park is Thorn-Clarke's everyday range of wines. This vintage of Chardonnay is a bright and highly likable little number that offers a mélange of aromas like peach, melon, pressed buttercup flowers and honey. The palate is textural and creamy (although doesn't appear to have any oak influence). There's a pithy, waxy quality here that makes this an easy pairing with richer creamier cuisine. - Christina PICKARD" - Wine Enthusiast (October 2019), 89 pts Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

36. 2017 Thorn-Clarke, Mt. Crawford, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Eden Valley 100% Chardonnay. Partial barrel fermentation. The wine is a pale straw color with a green hue. The nose displays some complexity with white peach and citrus, complimented by underlying nutty characteristics. This is a medium weight wine with peach and citrus characters, a creamy mid palate, balanced nicely with a tight acid line. The wine finishes with balance and a good persistence. Suggested Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle

37. 2018 Thorn-Clarke, Eden Trail Riesling 6/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Eden Valley 100% Riesling.

"This bright, fruity Riesling neatly expresses the Eden Valley through freshly sliced green apples, lime and tangerine peel backed by some white-spice and lavender notes. There's a burst of mouthwatering acidity on the dry palate, along with tingly juicy fruit and a chalky texture. This is a tasty easy drinking drop now and it has potential to age into a more honeyed version of itself, so drink now through 2026. - Christina PICKARD" - Wine Enthusiast (October 2019), 90 pts - James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion, 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle

38. 2018 Thorn-Clarke, Milton Park, Shiraz 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia 100% Shiraz, aged 12 months in American oak. Milton Park is home to the Thorn-Clarke winery in South Australia, owned and operated by the Clarke family with six generations of grape growing and winemaking heritage. The Milton Park range of wines is made from grapes sourced from estate vineyards and other select vineyard sites in South Australia, allowing consistent quality year to year. The wines display bright varietal fruit character, complimented by restrained use of oak - excellent everyday drinking and a fine example of what South Australian vineyards are capable of producing. The nose is lifted berry fruits, with hints of dark chocolate and spice. The palate is medium bodied with intense plummy fruit. This plummy fruit fills the whole palate and combined with the soft and approachable tannins creates a very mouth-filling wine. The length of flavor is long with plum and licorice fruit and spicy oak. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

39. 2017 Thorn-Clarke, Terra Barossa, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Barossa Valley 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak for 10-12 months.

"Black violet color. Aromas and flavors of plum pudding, raspberry jam, cinnamon mocha latte, licorice, dark chocolate, and eucalyptus with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dryish medium- full body and a warming, subtle, medium-long finish that presents shades of key lime pie, candied jalepeno, and orange marmalade. An inky, powerful Barossa Valley Cabernet." - Tastings (2019), 91 pts - EXCEPTIONAL - BEST BUY Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

40. 2016 Thorn-Clarke, Terra Barossa, Shiraz-Cabernet-Petit Verdot 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Barossa Valley 51% Shiraz, 33%, Cabernet Sauvignon, 16%, Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak for ten months. The color is a deep inky purple. The nose is a complex mixture of lifted berry fruit, pencil shavings/chocolate oak and ripe plums, with a floral lift from the Petit Verdot component. The palate is medium to full bodied. Due to the complexity of the blend, the palate starts with sweet plums and spice and then turns to blackcurrants and liquorice with dark chocolate interwoven throughout the mouth. Soft and sweet tannins then follow on with some great sweet fruit. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

41. 2016 Thorn-Clarke, Terra Barossa, Shiraz 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Barossa Valley 100% Shiraz, matured in French & American oak for up to 12 months.

"Youthful purple. Black and blue fruits, vanilla and licorice on the perfumed nose. Sweet and broad in the mouth; a peppery note adds spicy lift and cut to sweet cassis and blackberry flavors. Supple tannins come in late, adding shape to a long, dark-fruit-dominated finish. - Josh Raynolds" - Vinous (Australia Brings the Brawn and the Beauty), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

42. 2018 James Goddard, Shiraz 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Barossa Valley 100% Shiraz, sourced from the Milton Park vineyard in the north of Eden Valley, and the St Kitts vineyard in the far northern area of the Barossa. Aged in French & American oak 10-12 months. James Goddard was an ancestor of the Clarke family. Born in West Sussex, England in 1823, James spent his 74 years as a sailor, a whaler, a bullock driver, farmer, prospector, miner and hotel keeper. From an illiterate runaway living rough on the streets of London, he became a rich, successful and admired pillar of South Australian society. James arrived in Adelaide in 1839 as a 16-year-old sailor. Twelve years later, his life changed forever with the news of gold findings. For the next 20 years, James roamed the country learning the geology that improved his chances of prospecting. In 1870, he tried his luck near his farm in the Barossa Valley and discovered the region’s first gold deposits, creating the prosperous Lady Alice Mine. The Lady Alice Mine, though it is no longer operational, was & still is the most successful gold mine in South Australia. From these roots, the Thorn-Clarke family has been connected to the region for the last 150 years. Deep vibrant red with purple hues to the rim. The nose shows lifted plums, vibrant purple berries and a delicate spice note. The palate has concentrated satsuma plum, blackberry with lovely charry oak in the background. Long, juicy and even with plush fruit on the finish. Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle 18

43. 2018 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire, Quartage 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Barossa Valley 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. When the Clarke forebearers discovered gold in 1870 at the Lady Alice mine in the Barossa goldfields, so began a family dynasty intrigued by geology. A fine legacy that is reflected today in the terroir of our vineyards. The Shotfire range immortalizes the Shotfirer's hazardous job of setting and lighting the charges in the mines. Shotfire Quartage is based on the five traditional red varieties found in the Bordeaux region of France (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec). The Thorn-Clarke winemakers use at least four of the varieties to create the blend each year (occasionally, they can get over excited and use all five). The blend is a reminder to not only look to the future but also to keep an eye on the past and tradition. This traditional blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot & Malbec boast a deep inky red - purple color. Aromas of freshly crushed peppercorns, roasted capsicum & blackcurrant fill the glass. On the palate there is a generosity of fruit. The notes of dark cacao and smokey bacon intertwined with velvety tannins lead to a complex finish. Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

44. 2018 Thorn-Clarke, Shotfire, Shiraz 12/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Barossa Valley 100% Shiraz, aged 14 months in 40% new American hogsheads with the balance going into 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.

Fran shares his story on how he discovered Thorn-Clarke: "It was October 2001 and I was searching for and sourcing for Australian wines, as it was clear that Australia was going to become the "next big thing." After tasting about 100 assorted wines, I decided I liked the style of Barossa, Shiraz best - chocolate, cherries, mint and eucalyptus - so I started focusing on Barossa growers (years later, Barossa Shiraz would develop its reputation as the Icon Shiraz for Australia). Late on a Thursday afternoon, the carrier delivered a beat-up box of 12 bottles from Australia, 10 of which were leaking. The box was from a guy named Steve Machin, who had just left Hardy's and was beginning work with the Clarke family on setting up a possible new brand. The samples were sticky and messy, but I popped the corks anyway ....and I was glad that I did. The wine inside tasted like Christmas - mint, eucalyptus, camphor, and evergreen aromas. Great acidity, color, flavor and length of finish - very tasty. These samples were so good and so exciting, especially compared to what I had tasted prior, that I immediately called the number on the card. I didn't realize that it was a Perth number (Western Australia) and it was actually 3:00 in the morning. It turned out I was calling the residence of David and Cheryl Clarke, where a sleepy Cheryl answered the phone. I told her, you don't know who I am, but we are going to be doing business together very soon, and lots of it! After a few months of talking, faxing (yes, faxing) and sorting out the details, I began importing their wines. That super-star wine from the busted box of samples is the wine we know today as Shotfire Shiraz. It was originally called Stone Jar, but fortunately we came up with a better name. Many years and vintages later, I'm still glad to be importing Shotfire Shiraz and other Thorn-Clarke selections .... and I'm still glad that Cheryl Clarke woke up for that phone call."

Striking deep red-purple in color. A rich, voluptuous wine with aromas of blackcurrant and mulberries accompanied by notes of smokey oak and hints of cloves. The palate is filled with dark fruits and chocolate backed up by taut tannins and lingering oak. Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

45. 2017 Thorn-Clarke, Eden Trail, Shiraz 6/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Eden Valley 100% Shiraz, aged in French oak barrels for 12-16 months. Minimal fining & filtration.

"Another very good vintage for this wine, brimming with fresh and bright fruit aromas and flavors. The plum, blackberry and red berry characters are juicy and ripe with no hint of jamminess, and there's a feeling of liveliness and buoyancy on the palate. A dash of pepper and a seasoning of oak add some complexity, and the tannin is gentle but firm enough to do its job. - James Halliday" - Halliday Wine Companion, 95 pts Suggested Retail Price: $27.99 / bottle

46. NEW! 2018 Thorn-Clarke, Single Vineyard, Grenache 6/750ml Source: Australia – South Australia – Barossa 100% Grenache, aged 18 months in French oak. Unfiltered. The Single Vineyard Selection range focuses on single site, small batch wines, highlighting the true characteristics of each individual variety. Each block is hand selected by our winemaker and viticulturist each year, choosing the wines that best reflect the strengths of each individual vintage. Grenache from the Saleyards Road vineyard. Ruby in color with purple hues. Brimming with bright fruit notes of wild strawberries & cherry and backed up by subtle spice of white pepper. On the palate, the fruit continues with further notes of raspberries and plum with a hint of French oak. A juicy medium bodied red that has a delicate and complex finish. Suggested Retail Price: $28.95 / bottle

47. NEW! 2018 Thorn-Clarke, Single Vineyard, Mataro 6/750ml Source: Australia – South Australia – Barossa 100% Mataro, aged 18 months in French oak. Unfiltered. The Single Vineyard Selection range focuses on single site, small batch wines, highlighting the true characteristics of each individual variety. Each block is hand selected by our winemaker and viticulturist each year, choosing the wines that best reflect the strengths of each individual vintage. Mataro from the Hoffmann DV Vineyard. Striking with its inky red color and purple hues, a hallmark of a classic vintage. On the nose, briary black fruits are in abundance. Notes of Chinese five spice and currants also shine through. On the palate, blackberries and winter spice are evident. The generous and silky tannins in this wine support a long and complex finish. Suggested Retail Price: $28.95 / bottle 20

48. 2014 Thorn-Clarke, Ron Thorn, Shiraz 3/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Barossa 100% Shiraz. "My father, Ron, was born in 1923 at the Angaston Hospital not far from where the Thorn-Clarke Winery is currently located. He was the fourth born of the nine children my grandparents raised at Clifton Park in the Eden Valley Ranges. Dad's great-grandparents took up farming land in the Barossa in the 1840's and purchased Clifton Park, where Dad grew up, in the 1870's. To this day, Clifton Park remains in the Thorn family and the 1870's vineyard still produces quality fruit. As the family grew, Dad showed tenacity and judgment by pulling out orchards and extending the family vineyards. During the 1950's, 60's, and 70's, times were testing for a family business based on dry land horticulture and mixed farming. Dad's strong work ethic proved an invaluable asset during the tough years on the farm and he traveled widely as a shearer, drove bulldozers and worked at the local cement works to support his family. Slowly the tide turned, Australians began drinking more wine and Dad with his uncanny ability to select and plant Clifton Park with the grape varieties of the future, saw fortunes change for Clifton Park and the Thorn family. I loved my Dad's wry sense of humor and his work ethic was an inspiration to us all. Ron Thorn Shiraz is made from the best fruit that we grow and is produced only in exceptional years. This wine is given the benefit of 20 months barrel maturation and 12 months in bottle prior to release. This is our tribute to Dad's life and his contribution to the Thorn-Clarke story." - Cheryl Thorn Clarke

"Vivid purple. Heady, oak-accented cherry preserve, blackberry, cola and coconut scents are energized by a jolt of spicy cracked pepper. Alluringly sweet and expansive, offering palate- staining dark fruit, spice cake and mocha flavors and a suave floral pastille nuance. Shows impressive vivacity for its brawn, and finishes very long, smooth and smoky, featuring repeating coconut and blue fruit character and harmonious tannins that come in late. - Josh Raynolds" - Vinous (Australia Brings the Brawn and the Beauty, October 2017), 93 pts - Wine Enthusiast (April 2017), 93 pts - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue #232, August 31st 2017), 92+ pts - Wine Spectator Insider (November 2nd 2016), 92 pts - Decanter World Wine Awards, SILVER MEDAL, 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $89.99 / bottle

49. 2017 Thorn-Clarke, William Randell, Cabernet Sauvignon 6/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Eden Valley 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The William Randell range of wines were created in honor of the family ancestor - the esteemed pioneer William Richard Randell (1824 - 1911). The wines are sourced solely from grapes grown on the family estate vineyards. Wines in this range are only made in exceptional vintages. Deep, inky red in color. Lifted blackcurrant and blackberry on the nose with hints of eucalypt. The palate shows depth and power with generous pure Cabernet fruit and supple, long tannins. Balanced French oak adds some savory spice to the wine. Will age well for many years. Suggested Retail Price: $57.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5 liter magnum: $199.99/bottle 21

50. 2016 Thorn-Clarke, William Randell, Shiraz 6/750ml Source: Australia-South Australia-Barossa Valley 100% Shiraz, aged 18 months in American oak (40% new).

"Stereotypical Oz Shiraz to some extent, the 2016 William Randell Shiraz is big, ripe and heavily accented by American oak. Cedar and vanilla notes blend with rich, plummy fruit, those sweet notes brought together and balanced by savoury dry tannins. It's a big-ass steak wine, one that will be appreciated by consumers at steakhouses around the world. - Joe Czerwinski" - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue # 238, August 31st 2018), 93-95 pts - Halliday (Australian Wine Companion), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $57.99 / bottle

AUSTRIA

Hugl-Wimmer Weingut HuglWimmer is a family-run winery in Ketzelsdorf-Poysdorf, Austria. Owners Sylvia (née Wimmer) and Martin Hugl both grew up in family wineries, and in 2006, they combined their winemaking knowledge and agricultural educations to introduce their first vintage. In 2013, they combined their two estates to form Weingut HuglWimmer. Martin handles winemaking and quality control, while Sylvia is responsible for estate management, tastings, marketing and accounting.

Martin & Sylvia’s 30 hectares (74.13 acres) of vineyards are located within a 2 km radius around the town of Poysdorf on prime south- and south-west-facing hillsides. While vineyards are planted close to each other, the soils range from light and sandy to medium loam to deep-seated loess and loam. This soil diversity and favorable growing conditions help produce a broad range of grape varietals.

Weingut HuglWimmer produces several white wines, but the focus is on high quality Grüner Veltliner, the most widely planted white grape in Austria. Their key red wine is Zweigelt, which is aged in large oak casks, and they also produce a Zweigelt Rosé. Kysela Pere et Fils, LTD. markets their wines under two labels, Hugl & Wimmer.

51. 2019 Hugl, Grüner Veltliner 12/1.0L Source: Austria - Weinviertel 100% Grüner Veltliner Intense and concentrated wine, with citrus and grapefruit aromas, tropical fruit and a hint of freshly ground white pepper. Medium-bodied with a firm mineral backbone & crisp acidity on the finish. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

52. 2019 Wimmer, Grüner Veltliner 12/1.0L Source: Austria - Weinviertel 100% Grüner Veltliner The Wimmer-labeled Grüner Veltliner is from a different vineyard site and vinified in different tanks. Slightly more intense - medium-bodied, crisp and zesty. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

53. NEW! 2019 Martin Hugl, Gemischter Satz 12/750ml Source: Austria - Weinviertel 50% Grüner Veltliner, 40% Gelber Muskateller and 10% Riesling. Vinified in Stainless steel tank; all three grape varietals are vinified together. Aged 4 months on the fine lees. Slightly filtered before bottling.

“In Vienna, the tradition of planting different and complementary grape varieties together in a vineyard – then harvesting and fermenting them together as well – has survived to the present day as Gemischter Satz. Thanks to the dynamic efforts of ambitious winegrowers, this traditional rarity has grown in stature and recognition to become the calling card of viticulture in Austria’s capital city.

For the traditional wines of Wiener Gemischter Satz - the planting of different grape varieties together in one vineyard - a unique style profile has been developed; a style that reflects the wine's origin-typical aromas and flavours. The regulation for the Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC requires that at least three white quality wine varieties must be planted together in one vineyard that is listed in the Viennese vineyard register as Wiener Gemischter Satz. The highest portion of one grape variety must be no more than 50%; the third highest portion must be at least 10%. Wines without vineyard indication must be dry and without any prominent wood flavour. The Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC can be marketed with an indication of vineyard site also. Single vineyard wines do not necessarily have to correspond with the “dry” taste indication, and they cannot be released for sale prior to March 1st of the year following the harvest. Minimum alcohol % of 12.5%.

Adds an enthusiastic Herbert Schilling, head of Vienna's Regional Wine Committee: “With the Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC, we've achieved a milestone in the consistent, years-long quality policy for wine growing in Vienna. The new regulations sharpen the origin profile of Wiener Gemischter Satz and, at the same time, reflect Vienna´s diversity in the glass.” Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

2019 Hugl, Zweigelt Rosé 12/750ml Source: Austria - Weinviertel AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle

NV Hugl, Le Secco Rosé 12/750ml Source: Austria - Weinviertel AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

54. 2018 Hugl, Zweigelt 12/1.0L Source: Austria 100% Zweigelt. Aged 50% in stainless steel and 50% in oak barrels. Zweigelt was created in 1922, when Dr. Fritz Zweigelt crossed two grapes - St Laurent and Blaufrankisch. The wine has a deep and concentrated red color. It offers fruity, fresh and spicy aromas and red cherry fruit. Smooth, medium-bodied, round and lively. Ideal with cured meats, sausages and hard cheeses. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

55. 2016 Wimmer, Zweigelt 12/1.0L Source: Austria 100% Zweigelt. Aged 50% in stainless steel and 50% in oak barrels. Full-bodied, smooth and round. This cool and spicy red pairs well with grilled sausages and red meat. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

56. NV Hugl, Sparkling Grüner Veltliner 12/750ml Source: Austria 100% Grüner Veltliner. Poysdorf lies on the same line of latitude as Champagne, and the climate is similar. Hugl was anxious to take advantage of their resources and produce this Veltliner-Sekt! Pale golden color with a glint of green. Yellow fruit aromas, dry with a soft, juicy structure and a pleasing streak of minerality. Notes of crisp apple and pear. Suggested Retail Price: $28.99 / bottle

Weingut Leindl Georg Leindl has been in the wine industry for nearly 30 years. After studying food and biotechnology, he went on to be a researcher at the Federal College for Oenology and Pomology at Klosterneuburg. From 1989 to 2013, Georg worked as a flying winemaker and oenology consultant, including having worked with and rented space from Austria’s Martin Nigl.

In 2013, he decided to create his own estate in Kamptal, and Weingut Leindl was born. He began with 5 hectares of vines and has recently increased his acreage to 12 hectares. His Grüner Veltliner comes from the Seeberg vineyard, and Riesling from the famed Heiligenstein vineyard. Located about an hour west of Vienna in Kamptal, this hillside vineyard was first mentioned in the Zwettl abbey register of 1280 as “Hellenstein”, or hell stone, because it was a mountain on which the sun “burns like hell”. It was later renamed Heiligenstein, or “holy rock” (it may be the first recorded incidence of political correctness). The Heiligenstein is a unique geological formation – a geological island – within Europe, dating to the Permian period some 250 to 270 million years ago, comprising an extrusion of desert sandstone with volcanic and carboniferous conglomerates. Vines are 15-35 years old, and Leindl’s total production is around 6,000 9-liter cases.

57. 2018 Leindl, Gruner Veltliner, Langenlois 12/750ml Source: Austria – Kamptal 100% Gruner Veltliner. 20-25-year-old vines on slate soil. Aged on the lees 6 months in stainless steel (no oak; no ML). Sustainably farmed. This classic Gruner Veltliner comes from the famous wine-growing region of Langenlois. A very typical fruity and fresh Gruner Veltliner offering green apples, juicy, minerality, a pleasant body and a good length. It is ideal with a wide range of dishes. Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

58. 2018 Leindl, Gruner Veltliner, Ried Eichelberg 12/750ml Source: Austria – Kamptal 100% Gruner Veltliner. 20-25-year-old vines on slate soil. Aged on the lees 7 months in stainless steel (no oak; no ML). Sustainably farmed. Medium yellow green. Fine yellow apple fruit, delicate hint of quince and honey, candied orange zest, highly attractive bouquet. Juicy, good complexity, extract core sweet, silky texture, fine acidity bow, fine and salty minerality, great length, secure aging potential, a very refined Veltliner-style. Suggested Retail Price: $35.99 / bottle

59. 2017 Leindl, Gruner Veltliner, Ried Seeberg 12/750ml Source: Austria - Kamptal 100% Gruner Veltliner. Aged on the lees for 12 months. Sustainably farmed.

"A rather shy nose reveals nothing but slight notes of citrus. The palate then fills out with subtle but convincing notes of fresh sage, lemon pith, celery salt and yeast. Lemon highlights keep this on the ultrafresh side, but the savory yeastiness provides a lovely balance. - ANNE KREBIEHL MW" - Wine Enthusiast (March 2019), 94 pts Suggested Retail Price: $65.99 / bottle

60. 2016 Leindl, Gruner Veltliner, Ried Seeberg 12/750ml Source: Austria - Kamptal 100% Gruner Veltliner. Aged on the lees for 12 months. Sustainably farmed.

"Bright yellow-green, silver reflections. Fresh herbs, a touch of orange zest, white apple and mineral nuances. Straight, dense, fine white tropical fruit, nuances of apple, finesse and acidity, hints of honeydew melon, pineapple on the finish, lemony touch, good aging potential." - Falstaff (October 2017), 94 pts Suggested Retail Price: $65.99 / bottle

61. 2017 Leindl, Riesling, Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein 12/750ml Source: Austria - Kamptal 100% Riesling. Aged on the lees for 12 months in stainless steel. Sustainably farmed. Located about an hour west of Vienna in Kamptal, this hillside vineyard was first mentioned in the Zwettl abbey register of 1280 as “Hellenstein”, or hell stone, because it was a mountain on which the sun “burns like hell”. It was later renamed Heiligenstein, or “holy rock”. The Heiligenstein is a unique geological formation – a geological island – within Europe, dating to the Permian period some 250 to 270 million years ago, comprising an extrusion of desert sandstone with volcanic and carboniferous conglomerates.

“A hint of dried pear and dried lime zest plays before juicier lime speaks. The palate has a similar tension between ripe, almost dried fruit richness, while zestiness tones it all down into taut slenderness. This is exciting, textured, juicy and totally moreish. There is something concentrated and pervasive that hits several pleasure buttons at once. Drink now–2035.” -Wine Enthusiast (March 2019), 95pts Suggested Retail Price: $65.99 / bottle

CHILE

Siegel Family Wines Alberto Siegel was born in Santiago in 1946, the third generation in Chile of an Austrian family. His grandfather was an Austrian architect that built some very important and traditional buildings in downtown Santiago, at the beginning of the 20th century, including the Chilean Federal Reserve. His father, Don Germán, was a viticulturist that spent most of his career in charge of Viña San Pedro's vineyards near the town of Molina, 140 miles south of Santiago. There Alberto grew up, literally in the middle of the vines. It was not a surprise when he decided to study Agronomy and specialize in winemaking at the Universidad Católica in Santiago. 26

Together with his father, Alberto founded Viña Siegel (now Siegel Family Wines) in 1980. They started planting vineyards in Colchagua and building the Winery in Santa Cruz. When Don Germán died in 1998, Alberto became the owner, together with his family. In the beginning, Viña Siegel only sold bulk wines to the biggest Chilean wineries, like Concha y Toro, San Pedro and Santa Rita. In 1997, Alberto decided to enter the bottled wines business and made the necessary investments to go ahead with this project.

The Colchagua valley is located in the Central Zone of Chile. It is a 'Transverse Valley", which means that it is a valley formed by a river, in this case the Tinguiririca, running east-to-west towards the ocean. The valley cuts out at a ridge or mountain at right angles. The Colchagua valley is the leading fine wine producing region in Chile.

It is in this valley where Alberto Siegel grew his first vines, which would later become Siegel Wines. Now they have more than 700 hectares (1,729 acres) planted, which are located in the Andean foothills and the coastal zone of the valley. Their vineyard sites are:

• Los Lingues is one of Siegel's principal vineyards, consisting of 170 hectares (420 acres). It is in Los Lingues, Alto Colchagua, in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. It has a Mediterranean microclimate typical of the Andean foothills. Los Lingues is the Mapuche name for a tree. The soils in Los Lingues are characterized by having excellent drainage and are of Alluvial (deposited by water) and Colluvial (deposited by gravitational forces) origin. There is little organic and fertile material. Viña Siegel has found more than 60 different types of soil here. The exceptional combination of rocky soils is perfect for varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Petit Verdot and Grenache, while the moderately deep clay soils are ideal for Carménère, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Malbec. The climate and soils of Los Lingues give rise to more structured wines, with great body and color, smooth tannins of dry fruit and an exceptional balance.

• El Crucero vineyard in Palmilla has 60 hectares (148 acres) of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines produced from this vineyard are more concentrated, with mature fruits and very sweet tannins. El Crucero experiences a very diverse climate, warmer during the day and very cold at night. It is grown on alluvial soils, created from the waters of the mountain range.

• San Alberto de Peralillo vineyard is located 6km inland from Peralillo in a sector called Parrones, at the extreme west end of the Colchagua Valley, an ideal place due to its coastal-influenced climate. The soils originate from the large volcanic eruptions of the 'Ring of Fire' in the high Andes Mountains. 205 hectares (506 acres) planted with 8 different varieties.

62. 2019 Siegel, Crucero Collection, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: Chile-Colchagua Valley 100% Chardonnay. 25% of the wine matures for 3 months in American oak barrels. This Chardonnay has a pale-yellow color and offers intense grapefruit aromas and tropical fruits like mango. It presents a balanced palate with pleasing acidity and a persistent finish. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

63. 2018 Siegel, Special Reserve, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: Chile-Colchagua Valley 100% Chardonnay. Aged in American and French oak barrels for 6 months. This Chardonnay has a pale-yellow color. On the nose it is complex with citrus and tropical fruit aromas balanced with notes from the oak aging. On the palate it has good acidity and a long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

64. 2018 Siegel, Crucero Collection, Sauvignon Blanc, Curico Valley 12/750ml Source: Chile - Curico Valley 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

"The Crucero Sauvignon Blanc is clean and bright with grapefruit and a light thyme note on the nose. The palate is nicely balanced with crisp acidity and fresh tasting citrus flavors. Great to sip or have with food." - i-winereview.com (August 20th, 2018), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

65. 2019 Siegel, San Elias, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml Source: Chile-Central Valley 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 15% of the volume was aged 3 months in oak. Fresh and delicate cassis notes, easy-drinking and a superb QPR. Draw the cork half an hour before serving and serve at room temperature. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle

66. 2018 Siegel, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Uber Cuvée 12/750ml Source: Chile-Colchagua Valley 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak barrels for 10 to 12 months. The wine shows a deep ruby red color, complex aromas of black cherries, tobacco and cinnamon. Concentrated and well-structured with soft tannins and a long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

67. 2018 Siegel, Reserve, Red Blend, 1234 12/750ml Source: Chile-Colchagua Valley 50% Syrah, 30% Carménère, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot. Aged 8 to 10 months in French oak. A wine with a deep ruby color, intense aromas of black fruits, white pepper, spices and a hint of clove. The blend of four varieties gives a complex, deep wine with juicy tannins, good volume and very balanced. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

68. 2017 Siegel, Crucero Collection, Carménère 12/750ml Source: Chile-Colchagua Valley 90% Carménère, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon - 25% of the blend was aged in American oak barrels for 3 months. An intense violet-red color. Smells of black fruits, peppers, and mild notes of violets. Tastes of soft tannins, repeated notes of black fruits and a very long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

69. 2018 Siegel, Special Reserve, Carménère 12/750ml Source: Chile-Colchagua Valley 100% Carménère, aged in oak barrels for 10 to 12 months. This wine has an intense violet-red color, with aromas of black fruits, spices, dark chocolate and dried figs. The palate is balanced and juicy with velvety tannins and a long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

70. 2017 Siegel, Special Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml Source: Chile-Colchagua Valley 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in oak barrels for 10 to 12 months. Deep ruby red with aromas of cassis, red fruits, black pepper, black cherries, tobacco, cinnamon and chocolate. On the palate it is highly concentrated with juicy notes of red fruits and spices. Structured & complex from the oak aging. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

71. 2016 Siegel, Single Vineyard, Los Lingues, Cabernet Sauvignon 6/750ml Source: Chile-Colchagua Valley 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French and American oak for 8 months.

"The Los Lingues Cabernet Sauvignon is a serious, youthful wine with lots of promise, and it offers exceptional value for the price. Showing cedar-tinged dark red fruit on the nose, it has an expressive, silky palate of generous black currant and blackberry fruit and round but fairly dry tannins. Aged in French and American oak for 8 months." - i-winereview.com (August 20th, 2018), 92 pts - Tim Atkin MW (Chile 2019 Special Report), 93 pts - James Suckling (2018), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 / bottle

72. 2013 Siegel, Unique Selection Red 6/750ml Source: Chile-Colchagua Valley 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Carménère and 20% Syrah. Aged in French oak barrels for 14 to 16 months.

"Dark ruby. Heady, spice-tinged dark berry preserve, incense and floral pastille scents show excellent clarity and a touch of mint in the background. In a suave, palate-coating style, displaying sweet black and blue fruit flavors and showing no excess weight. Picks up bitter chocolate and spice cake nuances on the gently tannic, expansive finish, which hangs on with outstanding tenacity. - Josh Raynolds" - Vinous (February 2017), 91 pts - James Suckling (May 29th, 2017), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $43.99 / bottle

73. 2014 Siegel, Ketran, Red Blend 6/750ml Source: Chile-Colchagua Valley 35% Syrah, 30% Petit Verdot, 25% Carménère, 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged 30 months in French oak barrels, then 12 months in bottle. Ketran comes from the Mapuche language, meaning "plowed earth" – in this case, it refers specifically to earth plowed by fire from volcanic activity. Ketran is a tribute to the volcanic soils that gave birth to the fantastic terroir of Los Lingues, located at the foothills of the "Cordillera de los Andes".

"Earthy, spicy aromas of green herbs, eucalyptus and berry fruits reflect the blend, which is Syrah, Petit Verdot, Carménère and Cab Franc. In the mouth, this is rocky on the surface but deeply layered. Dark, toasty flavors of mint and herbal black fruits finish tannic and drying. - MICHAEL SCHACHNER" - Wine Enthusiast (December 2019), 92 pts - Tim Atkin MW (Chile 2019 Special Report), 94 pts - Wine & Spirits Magazine (November 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $80.99 / bottle 30

FRANCE Alsace

Wolfberger Wolfberger is a union of producers located in Eguisheim, south of Colmar in Alsace. The city was also the home of Pope Leo IX, the Reformer (Pope from 1048 – 1054 A.D.). The winery was founded in 1902 when a group of winegrowers in Eguisheim decided to join forces to create one of the first cooperatives in Alsace. The cave counts 450 members today. Wolfberger combines tradition and constant innovation to elaborate high quality wines and preserve their typicity.

Wolfberger comprises 1,200 hectares (2,965 acres), 500 of which are in and around Eguisheim. Their vineyards Sylvaner, Riesling, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir, with Riesling as the top grape and Pinot Blanc second. Jerome Keller has served as winemaker since 2011.

The vineyards cover 13,000 parcels over 15 Grand Crus. Rangen is the most southerly vineyard in Alsace and belongs to the towns of Thann and Vieux-Thann. This mountainside vineyard ranges from 340 to 470 m in altitude, and its slopes are extremely steep (up to 85%), with dark, stony soil, where harvesting resembles mountain climbing because the grape-pickers work from top to bottom, secured with harnesses and ropes. The grapes are brought down on sledges.

The vineyards cover 13,000 parcels over 15 Grand Crus.

Wolfberger also has a distillery, with a heritage stretching back to 1874, and produces a wide selection of brandies, blending new and traditional skills in its constant search for new flavors. To ensure that only the finest fruits go into the brandies, they have planted a total of 1,000 hectares of orchards growing cherries, Williams pears and raspberries. Total annual production, for wine and spirits, is around 1.1 million cases.

74. 2018 Wolfberger, Alsace, Edelzwicker 6/1.0L Source: France – Alsace 40% Pinot Blanc, 30% Riesling, 15% Gewurztraminer and 15% Muscat. Edelzwicker (Noble Blend) has a nose of grilled almonds and light florality. The first sip shows its true character: fresh and lemony with herbaceous flavor. It is round and easy drinking, not overpowering, and finishes clean. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

75. 2018 Wolfberger, Alsace, Pinot Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Alsace 100% Pinot Blanc Clean and crisp, displaying delicate peach aromas with a hint of almonds. Smooth on the palate, with hints of pear; balanced with a creamy texture and a clean finish. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle 31

76. 2018 Wolfberger, Alsace, Auxerrois 12/750ml Source: France – Alsace 100% Auxerrois. Aged on the fine lees 6-7 months, tangential filtration. Auxerrois blanc is thought to have originated in Lorraine, rather than near Auxerre in the Yonne. Recent DNA fingerprinting suggests that it is a cross between Gouais blanc and Pinot noir, the same ancestry as Chardonnay. The name Auxerrois blanc has actually been used as a synonym for Chardonnay in the Moselle region in France, which explains why there is also a longer name (Auxerrois Blanc de Laquenexy) for the grape variety. This pale yellow Auxerrois Pinot Blanc shows an intense nose of fresh white fruits, rhubarb and spring flowers. Easy to drink and fresh on the palate. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

77. 2017 Wolfberger, Alsace, Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst 12/750ml Source: France – Alsace 100% Gewurztraminer. Vinification in stainless steel tanks at 16°C then aging on fine lees until spring of the following year. Tangential filtration before bottling. Sustainably farmed. Hengst means ‘stallion’ in the Alsatian language. Floral nose, yellow fruits, sweet spices. The mouth is ample with the same aromatic. Suggested Retail Price: $36.95 / bottle

78. NV Wolfberger, Cremant d'Alsace Brut 12/750ml Source: France – Alsace 90% Pinot Blanc, 10% Pinot Auxerrois. Produced according to the methode traditionnelle, Alsace Crémants are racked in a nearly inverted position where they age patiently. Then, after 12 months minimum, they are riddled or turned so that the sediment collects in the neck of the bottles, awaiting disgorgement.

"Straw color. Bright, fruity, creamy aromas of green apple pastry, peaches in cream, and lemon chiffon with a supple, tangy, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an effortless, amusing, medium-long white nuts, lime-pineapple sorbet, and minerals finish with no oak. A refreshing, tangy sparkling wine that will shine at the table." Beverage Testing Institute, 94 pts (Exceptional) WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Gold Medal International Wine Review, 91pts Wine Enthusiast, 90pts Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

79. NV Wolfberger, Cremant d'Alsace Rosé Brut 12/750ml Source: France – Alsace 100% Pinot Noir. Produced according to the methode traditionnelle, Alsace Crémants are racked in a nearly inverted position where they age patiently. Then, after 12 months minimum, they are riddled or turned so that the sediment collects in the neck of the bottles, awaiting disgorgement.

Lovely delicate salmon color with active, small bubbles. Round and full-bodied, this Cremant Rose displays beautiful watermelon and strawberry aromas cascading in a smooth finish. Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

Bandol

Domaine de la Begude Domaine de La Bégude was founded in 1996 by brothers Guillaume and Louis Tari, who continue an old family wine tradition (Château Giscours, 3rd Cru, Margaux). Today the estate is run by Guillaume and his wife Soledad. Guillaume is winemaker for the estate, as well as the president of the Bandol AOC. They are devoted to elaborating wines that express the characteristics of the Bandol terroir.

Begude’s ageing cellars are the ancient Merovingian chapel of the 7th century from the "Conil" seigneury. This village has since disappeared, but it is mentioned as early as 966 in Saint Victor's maps. The estate produced some wine in the 16th century, and some ancient vinification tanks have been discovered there.

The vineyard is situated at the top of the Bandol appellation (400 meters), overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The estate measures 1,240 acres, of which 70 acres (28 hectares) are planted. The vines are cultivated on terraces facing south. The terraces are divided because of the very uneven relief of the wooded massif on which lies the estate. Olive trees surround most of the vine plots and take part in perfecting a typical landscape of the Bandol area.

Domaine de la Bégude produces 65% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache and 10% Cinsault. The vines are 25 years old on average. Grapes are hand harvested and totally de-stemmed before 3 – 4 weeks of fermentation on the skins.. Production is around 5,500 cases annually.

This property makes clean and focused Bandol, as opposed to the rustic style so commonly seen from this A.O.C. The Tari family also produces a Cotes de Provence (Rose and Red) made from grapes grown in the heart of the Provencal oak forest, dominating the Maures Mountains.

Domaine de la Begude is certified organic since 2006, and have obtained the NOP certification for vintages 16- 19.

80. 2018 Domaine de la Begude, Bandol, Rose 6/750ml Source: France – Bandol AOC 80% Mourvèdre and 20% Grenache. Aged 18 months in oak cask. The wine boasts a youthful coral color and offers fruity notes of strawberry, cherry blossom and watermelon. Juicy and generous in the mouth, quenching and round with a nice balanced finish. Open ½ hour before serving and decanting is highly recommended. Suggested Retail Price: $38.99 / bottle

81. 2018 Domaine de la Begude, Bandol, Rose, L’lrreductible 6/750ml Source: France – Bandol AOC 95% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache. Aged 2 months on fine lees in stainless steel. The name "L'Irreductible" means one that will never give up - stubborn, but in a good way.

"This is a rosé for aging. It offers ripe spice and hints of tannin from the Mourvèdre and acidity that lies behind the tangy red-berry fruits. The sense of structure is there as well, reinforcing the fact the wine needs time. Drink from 2021. - Roger VOSS" - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (August 2019), 91 pts & Cellar Selection Suggested Retail Price: $49.99 / bottle

82. 2017 Cadet de la Begude, Rouge 6/750ml Source: France - Provence 34% Mourvèdre, 33% Grenache, 33% Cinsault. 2 months in Steel tanks on the lees. The noble terroir of Provence and the signature of the Tari Family raised at Chateau Giscours in Margaux and at the Domaine de la Begude in Bandol - the 7th generation of vignerons - gave birth to this valiant Cadet.

"…2017 Cadet de la Begude is close to an even split of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Cinsault that’s a selection of younger vines aged in tank. It’s a charming, textured, nicely layered Bandol that has good complexity in its spicy dark fruits and peppery aromatics. It’s already drinking nicely yet will keep for 7-8 years." - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th, 2019), 90 pts - Wine Enthusiast (July 1st, 2018), 90 PTS - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (September 2018), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $35.99 / bottle

83. 2016 Domaine de la Begude, Bandol, Rouge 6/750ml Source: France – Bandol AOC 90% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache. Aged 18 months in oak cask.

"From one of the showpiece estates in Bandol, this wine is well structured, rich in tannins but also rich in blackberry flavors. It has weight and spicy concentration, while the 18 months in wood has smoothed and brought life to the structure. Drink the wine from 2022. - Roger Voss." - Wine Enthusiast (July 1st, 2019), 92 PTS Suggested Retail Price: $38.99 / bottle

84. 2015 Domaine de la Begude, Bandol, Rouge, La Brulade 6/750ml Source: France – Bandol AOC 95% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache. Aged 24 months in French oak casks (demi-muids).

"This single-vineyard wine comes from a parcel that sits at 1,300 feet facing the Mediterranean Sea. Its dark color, fabulous ripe fruits and perfumed character give it both richness and longevity. With 95% Mourvèdre, it has all the structure, dark tannins and spice of this grape that is at its best in this appellation. Drink this wine from 2023. - Roger VOSS" - Wine Enthusiast (July 1st, 2018), 95 PTS + Cellar Selection - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th, 2019), 94 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (September 2018), 93 pts Suggested Retail Price: $101.99 / bottle

Beaujolais

Domaine Manoir du Carra Domaine Manoir du Carra is located in the small town of Denice, south of Burgundy and in the heart of the Beaujolais area. The property dates back to 1850 and has been bequeathed from father to son for several generations. It is now owned by Jean-Noël Sambardier and his wife.

In 1918, Jean-Marie Sambardier entered the Domaine as a winemaker. Assisted by his son Jean, they worked together to develop the vineyard. In 1962, Jean Sambardier decided to buy the entire farm to start his own production and diversify the appellations, thus forming Manoir du Carra. In 1972, Jean-Noël Sambardier took over the Domaine. Jean-Frederic, his eldest son, joined him in 1999, after experiencing winemaking and distributing in the United States. His other son, Damien, joined them in 2000, after having made many great wines at Domaine Laroche in Chablis.

Frederic & Damien now manage day-to-day operations at the estate, with Damien as the winemaker and Frederic managing commercialization.

Manoir du Carra began as 4 hectares in 1962, but today covers over 34 hectares (84 acres) and several appellations: Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages, Brouilly, Julienas, Moulin à Vent, Fleurie and Beaujolais Blanc. There are 50 vineyard plots that range from 50-100 years old.

85. 2018 Manoir du Carra, Beaujolais-Villages Bistrot 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy – Beaujolais AOC 100% Gamay. Unfiltered. From granitic and sandy soils, this Beaujolais-Villages ‘Bistrot’ bottling exhibits an intense color, with hints of cherry and garnet, and reveals aromas of red fruit dominated by cassis and strawberry. This cuvée was specially made for the Parisian bistros, willing to offer easy drinking wines with enough body to compliment local cuisine from the Beaujolais region. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

86. 2017 Manoir du Carra, Cru Brouilly Terre de Combiaty 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy – Beaujolais – Brouilly AOC 100% Gamay. Aged on the fine lees in foudres for 3-4 months. Estate bottled. Parcels are in the lieu-dit "Combiaty", within the village of St Etienne la Varenne. The soils are dry, made of pink granite, which gives the wine its typicity. Yield is 45-50hl/ha. Nice ruby color, subtle red fruits aromas of raspberry and wild strawberry with floral hints of hyacinth and violet. Full bodied with soft tannins, this Brouilly is best enjoyed young. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

87. 2017 Manoir du Carra, Fleurie, Clos des Deduits 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy – Beaujolais – Fleurie AOC 100% Gamay. Aged on the fine lees in foudre for 5-6 months. Estate bottled. The wine is produced from Carra's 1.5-hectare vineyard in the lieu-dit “Clos des Déduits”, in the area of Fleurie. Intense carmine red color. Subtle floral aromas of violet, peony and a hint of cinnamon spice. Full bodied with a fruity attack. This wine will reach its best after a few years of cellaring. Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

Bordeaux

Chateau Bellevue Château Bellevue was founded by Michel & Catherine Lydoire in 1998, with the estate’s oldest vines dating to the 1960's. To access the estate, you embark on a drive through the middle of a diverse landscape of vines and forests. When you arrive, you will understand why the winery is called Bellevue, which means “nice view”.

Michel & Catherine’s daughter Céline joined the family estate over 10 years ago and now serves as the winemaker, with help from her father and guidance from oenologists Thomas Duclos and Gilles Pauquet (Château Cheval Blanc's former enologist).

Chateau Bellevue has 12 hectares (30 acres) of vineyards on the hillside of Saint Émilion; 40-year-old vines planted on sandy clay and limestone soil. They produce 60% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc & 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Estate is certified level 2 by AREA for their consistent efforts toward sustainability.

Reserve wines are produced when the vintage merits; most recently in 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Production is 380 hectoliters (4,222 9-liter cases).

88. 2015 Bellevue, Cotes de Bordeaux-Castillon, Vieilles Vignes 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux - Cotes de Bordeaux - Castillon AOC 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in mostly new oak barrels (90% French oak and 10% American oak) and some Château Haut Brion 2nd barrels. The wine offers a rich and intense bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry and strawberry. It is smooth and full in the mouth with a velvety texture. Acidity combined with firm, but well- integrated tannins are a fine supporting cast to the black fruit flavors at the end. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

89. 2016 Bellevue, Cotes de Bordeaux-Castillon Cé Ma Cuvée 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux - Cotes de Bordeaux - Castillon AOC 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Aged 18 months in 500-liter American oak barrels. Vines are 50 years old on average. Cé Ma Cuvée is a tribute from Michel Lydoire to his 2 daughters: Cé is for Céline. She is like the Merlot grape; pleasant and calm. Ma is for Marina. She is like the Cabernet Franc grape; tough and with a lot of character. The color is deep and inky. The nose is spicy, fruity and oaky, with some nice vanilla and coconut aromas. The mouthfeel is complex, with ripe red and black fruit flavors. Some spiciness and integrated oak flavors. Suggested Retail Price: $26.99 / bottle

Vignobles Lassagne Vignobles Lassagne is owned by Nicolas Lassagne and his wife Sabrina. It encompasses three properties, beginning with Chateau des Arnauds, which was founded 1952 by Paul Lassagne, Nicolas' grandfather. He started with only 2 hectares and grew to 7 hectares. In 1979. Nicolas’ father Daniel joined the winery and bought more vineyards surrounding the cellar, increasing acreage to 29 hectares. Nicolas came on board in 2001, continuing family traditions and bringing his own expertise to his role of winemaker. With the acquisition of Chateau Maltus in 2015, Vignobles Lassange now has 32 hectares (80 acres) of vineyards. Vineyards are planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Vignobles Lassagne encompasses these three properties:

• Château des Arnauds (the original estate): this small 2-hectare estate is planted to 100% Merlot in the Bordeaux AOC. The soil has a little more gravel, perfect for this grape varietal, giving some flinty, mineral, ripe clean fruit flavors. The vineyards are located just north of the Chateau des Landes, in the commune of Abzac, and it is planted with a perfect south sun exposure. The vine density is 5,500 plants per hectares and the average age of the vines is 20 years old. The maximum yield allowed is 55 hl/ha.

• Chateau des Landes: this property in the Lussac Saint Émilion AOC represents the majority of the vineyards owned by the Lassagne Family (27 hectares). It is planted with 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. The soil is limestone and clay. The vine density is 5,500 plants per hectare and the average age of the vines is 30 years old. Maximum yield allowed is 55 hl/ha.

• Chateau Maltus: this is the latest addition to the Vignobles Lassagne. It represents 3 hectares located in the Lalande de Pomerol AOC.

90. 2018 Le Blanc du Chateau des Landes, Bordeaux Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Semillon. Aged on the lees in stainless steel tank. The first vintage of this wine was made in 2018 , when Nicolas Lassagne wanted to create an easy drinking wine that will be perfect as an aperitif in the summertime or to compliment salads and seafood in the wintertime. A very fruity style of Bordeaux Blanc AOC. It has great aromatic intensity with white peach and citrus aromas. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

91. 2018 Ambre de Maltus, Bordeaux Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon. Aged 6-8 months in French oak. This wine is a tribute to Nicolas Lassagne's third daughter, Ambre, born in 2016. Delicate with a complex nose, followed by a nice fruitiness and floral aromas. Suggested Retail Price: $28.95 / bottle

92. 2019 Chateau des Landes, Caprices d’Anaïs, Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon This cuvée was created in 2005 to honor Nicolas' first daughter, Anais. Caprice d'Anais means "Anais' Whim". Grapes are from 30-year-old vines. Pale pink with salmon hues. The aromatic nose is dominated with floral and fruity notes. The flavors are similar, making this fresh and zesty wine quite quaffable. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

93. 2018 Chateau des Arnauds, Bordeaux Rouge 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux 100% Merlot. 18 months aging in vats. The wine shows a deep red purple color and intense aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, black cherry) with hints of liquorice. Very fruity and well-balanced. It is powerful and well- structured in the mouth with round and silky tannins, ripe flavors of black fruits. Strong and a slightly spicy finish. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

94. 2016 Chateau des Landes, Cuvée Tradition, Lussac Saint-Émilion 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux - Lussac Saint Émilion 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Unoaked. Deep ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruit. Silky, round and smooth taste, with raspberry and blackcurrant. Powerful and complex finish. Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle *also available in 1.5L magnum $46.99; 375ml half bottle $14.99

95. 2016 Chateau des Landes, Cuvée Prestige, Lussac Saint-Émilion 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux - Lussac Saint Émilion 100% Merlot. Aged 16 months in new French oak barrels with wood originating from the Limousin and Allier forests.

"A selection of 100% Merlot aged 16 months in new French oak, the smaller production 2016 Chateau des Landes Cuvée Prestige is a solid step up from the Cuvée Tradition and offers medium to full-bodied richness as well as fabulous notes of crème de cassis, spice, tobacco, and subtle earthy characteristics. It has notable purity and freshness, fine tannins, and shows the style of the vintage beautifully. Drink it any time over the coming decade." - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th, 2019), 91+ pts - Wine Enthusiast (May 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $40.99 / bottle 39

96. 2016 Chateau Maltus, Lalande de Pomerol 6/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux – Lalande de Pomerol AOC 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Aged 18 months in French Oak barrels from the Allier and Limousin forests. The origin of the Château Maltus goes back to the Middle Ages, in the time of the crusades. The Order of Malta, well implanted on the land named Lalande de Pomerol, cultivated vines for the first time on the grounds of the Château Maltus.

"A blend of 80/20 Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Chateau Maltus spent 18 months in French oak before bottling. This deep ruby/purple-colored Lalande-de-Pomerol boasts outstanding notes of chocolate covered cherries, blackcurrants, dried earth, and licorice. With medium body, a rounded, mouthfilling texture, and supple tannins, it’s an incredibly charming, delicious 2016 to drink over the coming 8-10 years." - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th, 2019), 90 pts - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (May 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $43.99 / bottle

97. 2015 Chateau des Landes Grand Heritage Lussac Saint Émilion 6/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux - Lussac Saint Émilion 100% Merlot. Aged 16 months in new French oak barrels with wood originating from the Limousin and Allier forests.

"More upfront and showy, the 2015 Chateau des Landes Grand Heritage (100% old vine Merlot aged in new French oak) boasts a big, blockbuster nose of spiced black fruits, new saddle leather, and dried herbs to go with a full-bodied, powerful, sexy style on the palate. With ripe tannins and tons of character, drink it any time over the coming 10-15 years." - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th, 2019), 93 pts - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (May 2018), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $50.99 / bottle

Chateau Suau Hidden behind a row of 100-year-old oaks, Château Suau represents a great value in today's French wine market. It is located south of the village of Capian, 35 km from Bordeaux, on the highest point of the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation (altitude 100 meters). The chateau features 66 hectares of vineyards, in one piece, surrounding farm buildings. They produce red wines in the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and Côtes de Bordeaux appellations, along with a dry white Bordeaux and rosé and a sweet Cadillac. Wines are produced under the direction of renowned consultant Michael Rolland.

Chateau Suau began as the hunting lodge of Jean-Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, Duke d’Épernon, one of the most powerful new magnates in French politics. This noble house experienced a complete restoration 40

throughout the 17th century when the estate belonged to the Suau family (the Château continues to bear their name today), still cited in 1687 under Louis the 14th. The estate then belonged to Clement Gopp of Bordeaux, a wine merchant who was described as Lord of Suau in 1750. It continued to experience changes in ownership before being purchased by Monique Bonnet in 1986. Monique, along with her husband Tom Kenney, still manages the estate today, and Chateau Suau now belongs to a group of family vineyards joined under Mr. Alejandro P. Bulgheroni.

Chateau Suau began its conversion to organic farming in 2008. Since the 2014 vintage, all products are certified organic by Ecocert. Chateau Suau was one of the first vineyards in Bordeaux to begin its international EMS (environmental management system) certification (ISO 14 001). Their system integrates energy consumption, the sorting and recycling of waste, methods of pest control, cropping patterns, and the health and safety of employees, residents and consumers – all factors that complement their approach to organic agriculture.

The majority of Suau’s vineyards are planted to red grapes: 10% Cabernet Franc, 55% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. They have a few hectares in white grapes, planted to 50% Sémillon, 30% Sauvignon, and 20% Muscadelle. The vines are planted in gravel and clay soils and benefit from favorable south-southeast facing slopes and plateaus.

98. 2019 Chateau Suau, Bordeaux Blanc 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: France – Bordeaux 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. Aged on fine lees for three months. This wine reveals complex aromas of honeysuckle, citrus and pineapple. It's refreshing and expressive. An excellent depth of fruit as well as a long finish with a nice acidity. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

2019 Chateau Suau, Bordeaux Rosé 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: France – Bordeaux AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

99. 2019 Chateau Suau, Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux Rouge 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: France – Bordeaux 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged 12 months in 100% French oak (30% new). "This rich wine is already smoothly textured yet still has fine tannins that give aging potential. With its black fruit and acidity, it's ripe, smoky and likely to be very drinkable from 2020. - Roger Voss" Wine Enthusiast (December 2017), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $32.99 / bottle 41

Vignobles Rodet Recapet (Château Brûle Secaille) Vignobles Rodet Recapet is the owner of Château Brûle Sécaille and Château La Gravière, located in the heart of the Côtes de Bourg region. The Récapet family purchased Château Brûle Sécaille in 1924. Fifty years later, in 1974, the estate was handed down from M. Pierre Récapet to his daughter and son in law, Martine and Jacques Rodet. Jacques is the head winemaker, and his son Guillaume (a graduate of DUAD Bordeaux) oversees vinification operations in the cellar. Jacques believes in using natural methods to encourage ripening; he utilizes canopy management techniques, removes leaves and thins bunches as necessary. In September 2016 the estate received High Environmental Value level 3 Certification, which covers four key areas: biodiversity conservation, plant protection strategy, optimized management of fertilization and water management.

Brûle Sécaille is a 23-hectare vineyard that has been classified as "Cru Bourgeois" since 1868. The name ‘Brûle Sécaille’ derives from Gascon; “Bruler” means “to burn” and “sécaille” is from the latin “secare” meaning “to cut”. According to tradition, they burn the cut vine branches during pruning. Brûle Sécaille is situated on a clay limestone outcrop. This particular soil composition dominates the Dordogne valley and allows excellent drainage in winter and spring. The vines enjoy nice sun exposure, encouraging consistent ripening vintage after vintage. Because the vineyard survived the particularly hard winter frosts of 1945, 1956 and 1991, there are some significant older vines, up to seventy-five years old.

Chateau La Gravière covers 5 hectares. The Rodet family also has a 2-hectare vineyard, Château YON St Christophe, bringing their total acreage to 30 hectares (74 acres). They produce 5 varietals:

• 54% Merlot • 25% Cabernet Sauvignon • 9% Cabernet Franc • 4.5% Malbec • 7.5% Sauvignon Blanc and Gris

Annual production is around 12,000 cases.

100. 2018 Chateau Brule Secaille, Blanc de Brule Secaille Grande Reserve Cotes de Bourg 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux - Cotes de Bourg 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sauvignon Gris. Aged 6 months in French oak barrels (15% new). Limestone soil from the Rupelian era, part of the Oligocene Age (32 million years ago) containing star fish, oysters and corral. Pale yellow color with a green tinge. Elegant bouquet with notes of citrus and grapefruits. you can find also some smoky notes or fresh nuts aromas. Intensive fruity and elegant flavors of citrus lemon, grapefruit, elderflower, and gooseberries. Fruit-driven fine structured finish with terroir expression, acidity is high enough to maintain the taste quite long in the mouth. Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle

101. 2015 Chateau Brule Secaille, Grande Reserve, Cotes de Bourg, Rouge 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux - Cotes de Bourg 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Aged 12 months in 1/3 new oak, 1/3 one year old and 1/3 in two-year-old oak barrels; 60% French oak and 40% American oak.

“...the 2015 Chateau Brule Secaille Grande Reserve Cotes de Bourg spent a year in 40% American oak, with one-third being new. Black fruits, spicy oak, underbrush, and cedar notes all emerge from this medium-bodied, nicely textured, balanced 2015 that has solid mid- palate depth and ample fruit. It’s a fleshy, charming effort that has loads of character." - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th, 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

Maison Patricia Raquin - BURGUNDY Maison Patricia Raquin is a négociant based in Savigny-les-Beaunes in the heart of Burgundy. Patricia and her husband, Alain, have been in the business for decades and they have developed some incredible relations with producers all over Burgundy. The selection process is quite similar to what we would do with our own brand Rubus.

Most of the wines come from incredible vineyard sites and from growers are associated with outstanding quality.

The dogs shown on the labels are Borzois, which means 'fast' in Russian. They are also called Russian Wolfhounds; a breed similar to greyhounds. Patricia and Alain are proud owners of 2 Borzois, who, as depicted on the label, guard their vaulted aging cellar inside their house.

102. 2017 Patricia Raquin, Nuits St. Georges, Premier Cru Vaucrains 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy - Nuits Saint Georges Premier Cru 100% Pinot Noir, aged in new French oak barrels for 16 months. The wine is produced from 50-year-old vines grown on gravel and silt soils. "Vaucrains" - referring to soils of little fertility - is among the best Nuits Saint Georges Premier Crus, producing wine of powerful aromas with lots of red wild fruits. Full-bodied with fantastic aging potential. Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC was founded in 1936 - 757 acres of grapes, 97% red wine, 3% white wine. Nuits refers to “walnuts” in the area (not night). Suggested Retail Price: $85.99 / bottle

Chateau Gravas & Chateau Hallet Chateau Gravas is a family owned and operated winery, managed by husband and wife Michel and Florence Bernard. Founded in 1850, the estate is superbly located in Barsac, between Château Coutet, Château Climens and Château Doisy-Daëne. Six generations of Claverie and Bernard families have succeeded each other on the Gravas estate. They still have a beautiful stone press from the year 1900.

For several decades, the Gravas vineyard remained a modest 1-hectare vineyard, before reaching its current area of around 8 hectares in 1930. Today they produce Sauvignon, Semillon & Muscadelle, with an annual production of 2,000 cases.

The name "Gravas" comes from "graves", a gravelly soil (mixed with clay, sand and limestone) that perfectly suits the production of Sauternes wines. The 60-year-old vines are harvested by hand: the grapes are picked in successive passes. The wine is aged in both French and American oak barrels.

Michel & Florence own a second property, Chateau Hallet. This 5-hectare vineyard is a mix of clay and limestone soil. The 30-year-old vines are hand harvested, with grapes picked in successive passes. Wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, and production is around 1,250 cases per year.

There are 5 villages in Sauternes: Preignac, Barsac, Fargues, Bommes and Sauternes. What makes Sauternes so unique is the Ciron river, which runs in the middle of the AOC. The Ciron is responsible for the heavy morning fog that brings light humidity to the vineyards and is essential to the development of the Botrytis.

103. 2018 Chateau Hallet, Sauternes 12/375ml Source: France-Bordeaux-Sauternes 100% Semillon. Aged on the lees a few months; no oak. Delicate aromas of honey, citrus, apricot, candied fruit and acacia flower. The palate is medium bodied, ripe and rich with bright acidity and a long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $21.99 / 375ml bottle Also available in 750ml bottles, $34.99 / bottle

104. 2016 Chateau Gravas, Sauternes 6/750ml Source: France-Bordeaux-Sauternes 100% Semillon. Aged 18 months in French oak. Pale golden color with deep golden highlights. Round and well-balanced, offering complex aromas of candied fruits, backed up by a hint of exotic fruit (mango, guava) and white flowers. On the palate, it is ample and fleshy, leading into a silky and long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $38.99 / bottle Also available in 375ml half bottles, $24.99 / bottle.

Burgundy

Domaine Guillemot-Michel This 7-hectare estate is located in the commune of Quintaine, adjacent to the village of Clessé, South of Burgundy. Quintaine is recognized as producing some of the finest wines of the Mâconnais, having a special microclimate created by its proximity of the Saone river. The vineyard is on clay and limestone-based soil & has been cultivated through biodynamic and organic methods since 1991.

Current owners Pierrette and Marc Guillemot took over the domaine from Pierrette's parents in 1985. Pierrette and Marc are both oenologists from the school of Beaune and post-graduates from Montpellier. After earning a degree in Agronomy and Oenology, their daughter Sophie joined the estate in 2013, specializing in the production of Marc de Bourgogne.

105. 2017 Guillemot-Michel, Vire Clesse 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy – Vire Clesse 100% Chardonnay. Aged on the fine lees for almost 1 year (no oak) without batonnage. Biodynamic (certification pending). This wine strikes a perfect balance between sweet and salty elements, and it shows vibrant acidity. It boasts a thickness that few other northern Mâconnais can match – an incredible value.

"Gautier Roussille is among the leading young talents in the Mâconnais. This cement- fermented and aged Chardonnay is a blend from 6.2ha. It's fresh and perfumed, with lime blossom notes that are almost reminiscent of a Clare Valley Riesling. It also shows tangy acidity and impressive palate length. Great value too. Drinking Window 2019 - 2023. - Tim Atkin MW" - Decanter Magazine (November 1st, 2018), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $48.99 / bottle

Chartron et Trebuchet Jean-René Chartron founded the Maison Chartron et Trébuchet in 1984 with Louis Trébuchet, manager of a wine trading company. The property was purchased in Fall 2016 by Francois Martenot, whose objective is to promote the great white wines of Burgundy while respecting and perpetuating the quality work achieved by Jean Chartron and Louis Trébuchet.

The Maison Chartron et Trébuchet specializes in producing great white Burgundy wines. It begins with a radical selection of the very best plots: the highest-quality terroirs of the Côte are chosen, and the grapes are carefully monitored throughout the ripening period. All harvesting is done by hand. All winemaking is done in cask. A proportion of 20% - 40% new barrels is used, depending on the appellations and the vintage. Wines are left to age for 12-18 months. The racking of the wines is done in the traditional manner, eliminating any unnecessary filtering. The wines are then bottled without being exposed to ambient air to preserve all their flavor and quality. They are then aged for four to six months before being released to the market. 45

106. 2017 Chartron et Trebuchet, Montagny Premier Cru Les Bouchots 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy – Montagny AOC 100% Chardonnay. Aged in French Oak for 10 months.

In 1936, the four villages of Buxy, Montagny-lès-Buxy, Jully-lès-Buxy and Saint-Vallerin were joined together to form the AOC of Montagny. The south facing vineyards of these villages are known for their pebbled limestone soil. Kimmeridgian is a type of limestone normally found in Chablis to the North, not in the south end of Côte Chalonnaise where Montagny sits.

The villages that make up the Montagny region share common soil characteristics and because of this, the wines have something in common: an ever so slight flint note. Not as pronounced as most outstanding Chablis, but nonetheless, the mineral and flint notes are still prevalent.

The bright acidity found in Chardonnay from this region mixed with the underlying mineral note creates a wine that steps outside the boundary of the classic Burgundy Chardonnay. Notes of honeysuckle and spring flowers fill the nose. On the palate, the juice is fresh and lively with flavors of white peach and ripe pear. Rich, refined and delicate with mineral hints pulling together on the finish.

Chartron et Trebuchet’s Montagny Les Bouchots is a shiny pale yellow with green highlights. It has a nice aromatic complexity on the nose, with menthol and lemony notes. Ample and rich palate of floral aromas, with fine minerality on the finish. Suggested Retail Price: $51.99 / bottle

107. 2017 Chartron et Trebuchet, Saint-Romain 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy – Saint-Romain AOC 100% Chardonnay. Aged in French Oak barrels for 10 months (20% new).

Saint Romain is located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, just next to the village of Meursault. The vineyard has a South/ Southeast and North/ Northeast exposure. The AOC was founded in 1947 - it is made up of 240 acres (60% white, 40% red grapes).

Pale yellow color with silver hues. The nose opens on a nice aromatic range of fresh fruits, almost exotic. Notes of sour white fruits are followed by vanilla hints. A very fresh (slight acidity) attack with a nice roundness. The mid-palate has a mineral character with flavors of flint and stone. The finish is lively with yellow fruits (peach, pink grapefruit). Suggested Retail Price: $51.99 / bottle

108. 2017 Chartron et Trebuchet, Ladoix Blanc, Premier Cru Hautes Mourottes 6/750ml Source: France – Burgundy – Ladoix AOC 100% Chardonnay. Aged in French Oak barrels for 8-10 months.

In the northwest of the Côte de Beaune, the vineyard overlooks the picturesque village of Ladoix-Serrigny (Ladoix is old French for “the source”). Located on the heights of the Corton hill, the climat (vineyard site) "Les Hautes Mourottes" is on the edge of the Grands Crus of Corton and Corton-Charlemagne.

The Ladoix AOC produces 3/4 red and 1/4 white wine. There are 11 premier Cru’s, with a production is 33,000 cases of red to 12,500 cases of Blanc.

Light golden yellow in color. The wine shows a beautiful expression of terroir with a minerality that characterizes the hillside of Ladoix, with its notes of chalk and warm stone. Its fine, oaky, vanilla notes bring richness on the finish. Suggested Retail Price: $55.99 / bottle

109. 2016 Chartron et Trebuchet, Pommard 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy – Pommard AOC 100% Pinot Noir. Aged in French oak for 12 months. At the heart of the Cote de Beaune, the village of Pommard is located on a slope in the middle of the vineyards. Pommard was granted AOC status in 1937. It covers 800 acres with 27 Premier Crus. The AOC is 99% red wine. This Pommard is a classic Pinot Noir, exhibiting the depth and density of the Pommard clone of Pinot Noir. Built to last! Suggested Retail Price: $96.99 / bottle

110. 2016 Chartron et Trebuchet, Nuits Saint Georges 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy – Nuits Saint Georges AOC 100% Pinot Noir. Aged in French oak for 18 months. Nuits Saint Georges was established as an AOC in 1936. It has 757 acres of grapes and produces mostly red wine (97% red; 3% white). Nuits refers to “walnuts in the area’ (not night, a common misconception). There are 41 premier Cru vineyards. This Pinot Noir is medium to full bodied, earthy and mineral, with dark fruit flavors. Suggested Retail Price: $97.99 / bottle

Domaine Chavy-Chouet Owner Romaric Chavy, who took over the estate in 2014, is the eighth generation to make wine in his family. Romaric learned from his father, Hubert Chavy, who founded the winery in 1982. Chavy-Chouet is one of the oldest families in Puligny-Montrachet. The Ropiteau family (on his mother's side) is the oldest one in Meursault.

Hubert, who was known not only for his winemaking but also for his charisma, was able to train Romaric for a few years before his passing in early 2014. Romaric has become a smart vigneron with a natural talent for winemaking. After six years at a specialist winemaking school and with plenty of experience in winegrowing and vinification around the world under his belt, Romaric has given the estate a makeover, and he follows an approach that combines rigor, tradition, and innovation.

Chavy-Chouet is a 15 hectare-domaine (37 acres) that produces wine from 14 A.O.C.'s (80% White, 20% Red). The vineyard is divided into 70 parcels planted to vines that are 40 years old or more. Romaric uses Gillet as his cooper, who blends oak from Nevers, Limousin and Allier forests. The barrels receive medium toast. Following his father’s methods, Romaric does not fine or filter his wines, instead allowed their purity to shine through.

The winery covers 1,300 square meters, including 800 square meters of cellars, and is a mix of ancient and ultramodern. The set-up allows Romaric to work hand-in-hand with nature and meet his high demands for quality. The wines are put into barrels using gravity and intervention is kept to a minimum.

A group from Kysela visits Chavy-Chouet in January each year, carrying on a tradition of tasting from barrels, then bottles, and then finishing with some mystery wines. The group must guess the appellation and the vintage of wines being poured from magnums...a tough job, but somebody has to do it.

111. 2018 Chavy-Chouet, Bourgogne Blanc Les Saussots 12/750ml Source: France - Burgundy - Bourgogne AOC 100% Chardonnay. Fermentation in barrel with natural yeast. Aged in French oak. Light filtration before bottling. Sourced from Meursault area. Pineapple and apricot aromas on the nose. Vanilla, sweet and long flavors of pineapple, white peach and minerals. Warm and rich, good acidity and excellent balance. Suggested Retail Price: $27.99 / bottle

112. 2018 Chavy-Chouet, Bourgogne Blanc Les Femelottes 12/750ml Source: France - Burgundy - Bourgogne AOC 100% Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines. Fermentation in barrel with natural yeast. Aged 10 months in oak barrels (10% new; remainder 2-3 years old). Light filtration before bottling. The grapes are grown in the Puligny-Montrachet area, either just outside of the AOC limit or from younger vines. This is a charming, rich, focused and delightful white. Medium-bodied with a smooth texture, the wine has a fresh backbone of acidity, clean apple and citrus flavors, and an excellent balance. A most refreshing quaff and one that is great value. A delicate, expressive wine of exceptional quality. Suggested Retail Price: $27.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5L magnum, $57.99 / bottle 48

113. 2018 Chavy-Chouet, Mersault, Clos des Corvees de Citeau 12/750ml Source: France - Burgundy - Mersault 100% Chardonnay from 65-year-old vines. Aged 12 months in Allier French oak barrels (90% new).

"The 2018 Meursault Clos des Corvées de Citeau comes from the domaine’s one-hectare monopole located in the middle of the village (part of the lieu-dit of En L’Ormeau). It ripens early and was the first to be picked in 2018. It has a distinct bouquet, quite understated, with yellow stone fruit, grilled walnut and powdered chalk. The palate is fresh and vibrant and slightly lower in acidity than the domaine’s other cuvées, leading to a slightly exotic but very attractive finish.- Neal Martin" - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (January 2020), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $77.99 / bottle

114. 2017 Chavy-Chouet, Volnay Sous La Chapelle 12/750ml Source: France - Burgundy - Volnay 100% Pinot Noir. Volnay is located on the steep sloping hill of Chaignot in the Côte de Beaune, where the southeast facing vines have been valued for centuries. These vineyards have been valued and exploited for centuries. Long before the French Revolution, the harvests of Volnay went to the Knights of Malta, the Abbeys of Saint-Andoche d’Autun and Maizières, or to the Dukes of Bourgogne and their successors, the Kings of France. Volnay has a reputation for being among the most delicate, feminine of the Bourgogne wines. Limestone soil dominates the area, with deeper, gravelly soils at the foot of the slope, where Chavy-Chouet’s vines are located. This Volnay is full of character; broad and fruity. Smooth and elegant tannins make it a feminine wine, marked by aromas of black berries and leather. Suggested Retail Price: $79.99 / bottle

Domaine Courtault-Michelet Domaine Courtault-Michelet was founded by Stéphanie Courtault and her husband Vincent Michelet. The project is part of the Courtault family estate, founded by Stéphanie’s father, Jean-Claude Courtault.

Jean Claude (JC) arrived in Lignorelles in 1974 to work as a vineyard manager for one of the village's wine estates. In 1984, he purchased 1.5 hectares of 4-year-old vines in the Chablis area. Next, he rented a piece of land in the Chablis appellation area, which he then planted with the help of his wife, Marie-Chantal. And so, the estate of Jean-Claude Courtault was formed. His first vintage was 1987, and the wine was rewarded with a gold medal at the "Concours Général des Vins de Paris" competition.

The 1994 edition of the Guide Hachette awarded the 1992 Courtault Chablis a favorite by distinction, boosting business for the winery. JC grew his plantings, and in 1995, with the estate boasting a dozen hectares of Chablis 49

and Petit Chablis, Jean-Claude Courtault decided to devote himself to wine-growing on a full-time basis. He built a wine storehouse that included all the features necessary for optimal operating efficiency.

The estate has continued to develop its vineyards and now owns 27 hectares. The vineyards are dispersed over 6 different parishes in the Chablis area, with the majority located in Lignorelles and Beines. A few plots are in Maligny, Chablis, Fye and Villy. Their oldest plots have 35-year-old vines. The estate's vines are planted in accordance with the tradition of the Lignorelles area: every 5 rows, with sufficient space left for a tractor to pass. Planting density is 6000 - 7000 vines per hectare on average. The Courtault and Michelet families produce 4,100 cases of Chablis-style wines.

115. 2018 Michelet, Petit Chablis 12/750ml 100% Chardonnay. Aged on the lees. This is the focus wine of the Michelet brand. Golden color. White flowers, fresh, lime and citrus aromas. Pleasant mouthfeel, supple, crisp, fruity flavors. Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle.

116. 2017 Michelet, Chablis 12/750ml 100% Chardonnay. Aged on the lees (additional 3 months beyond Petit Chablis). Golden color; very aromatic. White flowers, fresh fruit, lime, citrus & bergamot aromas. Pleasant mouthfeel; supple, crisp, fruity flavors. The bright acidity and deliciously integrated minerality are Suggested Retail Price: $28.99 / bottle.

Corinne Perchaud & Jean-Pierre Grossot This estate is located in the village of Fleys, in the heart of the Chablis appellation. Corinne Perchaud and her husband Jean-Pierre Grossot represent the third generation of winemakers at this family estate, which was founded in the 1920’s by Jean-Pierre’s grandparents. Their daughter Eve has joined them, thus continuing the winemaking tradition into a fourth generation.

The focus at the Perchaud-Grossot estate is on the expression of terroir. They aim to develop fine and elegant wines that respect the typical characteristics of the Chablis vineyards. Their vineyards cover 18 hectares, planted solely to Chardonnay, located in the villages of Fleys, Chichée and Fontenay. 13 hectares are Chablis AOC and the remaining 5 are Premier Cru - Vaucoupin, Mont de Milieu, Côte de Tromes, Fourchaume and Fourneaux. Vines ranges from 5 to 45 years of age. Most of the vines are pruned in "Guyot double" (traditional Chablis 50

method) and the younger vines are carved in "Guyot simple" to obtain adequate aeration and reduce the risk of disease.

Jean-Pierre and Corinne obtained their organic viticulture certification in 2015, though they have been committed to sustainable vineyard practices for over 20 years (soil maintenance by plowing and grassing; organic fertilizer; short pruning and debudding; minimal treatments when necessary). In 2006, they began to recycle the vine cuttings and use them to heat the facility with a wood boiler. Three years later, they started producing their own fertilizer with part of the milled shoot combined with manure.

The wines are solely tank fermented, except the Fourneaux which gets 25%-barrel fermented wine added into the final blend.

117. 2018 Perchaud, Chablis 12/750ml 100% Chardonnay. 12-18 months aging on the fine lees. If necessary, they make a collage of Bentonite to remove proteins and a passing cold which eliminates tartar crystals. Tangential filtration. The vineyard plots are located predominantly in Fleys, but also on the common Chichée and Fontenay. They are mostly north and north-west oriented and are composed of Kimmeridgian marl, clay and limestone. The oldest of the vines is 35 years. A classic Chablis with aromas of ripe white fruits, citrus and a taste of rich minerals. Suggested Retail Price: $34.99 / bottle Also available in 375ml half bottles, $20.99 / bottle

118. 2017 Perchaud, Chablis, Premier Cru, Vaucoupin 12/750ml 100% Chardonnay. The plots are in the Vaucoupin Chichée village. They are very steep and facing south, averaging 40 years old, covering 1.45 hectares. The vines are planted on Kimmeridgian marl consisting clay and limestone with dominant clay. The wine is expressive and lively. Rich and generous in the mouth, it is round and well- balanced with a lovely mineral structure, finesse and complexity. Suggested Retail Price: $51.99 / bottle

Thierry Mortet Domaine Thierry Mortet was officially created in 1992, when Thierry's father retired, and his estate was divided between his two sons. Before joining his partners and brother at the domaine, Thierry studied enology and viticulture in Beaune.

Thierry started with a 4-hectare vineyard and has since increased it to 7 hectares (17.5 acres). The vineyards spread over four villages: Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Couchey and Daix (west of Dijon). He produces around 2,900 cases annually; 85% red wine and 15% white wine. 51

Thierry uses Burgundy barrels from Rousseau et Toutan, one third new each year. He uses classic winemaking techniques: pre-fermentation maceration for 3 or 4 days, total fermentation time of 2 weeks. The grapes are harvested by hand, sorted and 100% de-stemmed. The result is expressive, full-bodied, generous, pure wines, which generally age well for 6-7 years.

119. 2017 Thierry Mortet, Gevrey-Chambertin 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: France-Burgundy-Gevrey Chambertin 100% Pinot Noir. Aged 16 months in oak. Kieselguhr filtration before bottling. Organic. The wine is produced from 20 different parcels (3 hectares total). The soils are a mix of clay and silt. Displays aromas of liquorice, ripe blackberry and red fruits flavors. After a few months of cellaring it reveals deeper aromas and spicy nuances. Rich, full and round in the mouth with good length. Suggested Retail Price: $88.99 / bottle

Loire Valley

Maison Alain de la Treille Alain de la Treille was born in 1925 in Saint Georges sur Cher, located in the heart of the Touraine vineyards. A farmer and wine enthusiast, he spent his life promoting the Touraine area and Loire Valley wines. During his career, he met Jean-Claude Bougrier, a winemaker from Saint Georges sur Cher. They became good friends who could spend hours talking about Loire Valley style, terroir and how to improve the vinification process.

When Alain passed away in 1985, Jean-Claude decided to create a wine brand to pay tribute to his good friend, and Alain de la Treille wines were born. Jean-Claude’s son Noël took over in 1988, becoming the fifth generation of his family to make wine. Still the owner today, Noël Bougrier created 3 cellars, widening the wine growing area of the estate to the entire Loire Valley, from Sancerre to the Pays Nantais. He was joined by his son Nicolas in 2015, and the 2 generations work together to carry out their only goal of revealing the best expression of the Loire Valley. Daughter Sophie represents the family both in France and abroad.

The vineyards cover 100 hectares (247 acres), with vines averaging 25 years old. The winery is quite modern, with thermoregulated stainless steel tanks.

Wines are made under the direction of Lionel Métaireau. Lionel joined the estate in 2008, with a plan to enhance the French varietal grapes with a local and unique style. A sixth-generation winemaker, he is native of Le Pallet in the Muscadet vineyard, close to Nantes.

120. 2018 Alain de la Treille, Muscadet, Sèvre & Maine 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley – Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie 100% Melon de Bourgogne. Aged in steel, on the lees, for 6 months.

The Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine sub-appellation produces 80% of all Muscadet wine. Covering 8,200 hectares with 23 villages, the appellation is named after the rivers Sèvre and Maine that flow through it. Soil types ranges from granite and schist hillsides around the village of Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine, to the predominantly clay based soils of Vallet. Almost half of the wine is aged sur lie. A great dry white wine with a unique style & a fine and delicate minerality. Beautiful tension on the palate followed by hints of flower, melon and lime; crisp finish. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

121. 2019 Alain de la Treille, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley 100% Chardonnay. Aged in steel, with a bit of wood chips for seasoning. This Chardonnay has a characteristic pale-yellow color with a shade of gold, and a subtle nose reminiscent of fresh butter, nuts and roasted almonds. On the palate, it is full bodied and fruity with a pleasant roundness. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

122. 2019 Alain de la Treille, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in steel, on the lees, for 6 months. This Sauvignon Blanc has a slight amber color, with a fresh aromatic nose. It is grassy and mineral in flavor. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

123. 2019 Alain de la Treille, Touraine, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley - Touraine 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in steel, on the lees, for 6 months. Part of the cuvée is produced with 12 hours skin maceration & another part from directly pressed grapes. Sauvignon Blanc from the Touraine AOP; the great passion of Alain de la Treille. This one is very Sancerre-like; crisp and refreshing, with rich, ripe lime and grapefruit aromas. Great elegance with mineral style. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle 53

124. 2018 Alain de la Treille, Vouvray, Chenin Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley – Vouvray AOC 100% Chenin Blanc. Aged in steel, on the lees, for 6 months. This Vouvray is stunning with its elegance and freshness, which carry through the ripe fruity palate, marrying hints of honey and apricots. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

125. 2018 Domaine du Gaec des Brangers, Menetou-Salon 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley - Menetou-Salon 100% Sauvignon Blanc. DOMAINE DU GAEC DES BRANGERS is owned by the CHAVET family, one of the most renowned winemaking families of the Menetou-Salon appellation. Philippe Chavet has been running the estate for 25 years and each year, with his cuvées winning international awards and acclaim. This Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and refreshing with rich, ripe lime and grapefruit aromas. Elegant, beautifully rounded, harmonious and well-balanced, a mineral style with a smooth and long finish. Ideal as an aperitif and a great match with shellfish, smoked and grilled salmon, goat cheese. One of Fran Kysela’s favorite Loire Valley wines! Suggested Retail Price: $28.99 / bottle

126. 2019 Alain de la Treille, Le Rosé, Vin de France 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley 40% Gamay, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Pinot Noir . A very aromatic dry rosé with tons of fresh strawberry and watermelon flavors. Le Rosé displays an elegant fruitiness with a nice, balanced finish. Vineyards are located outside of the AOC boundaries, hence the Vin de France classification. Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle

127. 2019 Alain de la Treille, Rosé d'Anjou 12/750ml Source: France–Loire 50% Gamay and 50% Grolleau Noir The Rosé d'Anjou AOC, also known as Anjou Rosé AOC, produces medium-sweet rosés. Wines are made predominantly from Grolleau, with percentages of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Malbec and Pineau d'Aunis permitted. Anjou soils reflect the geological identity of its border position between Armorican and Parisian basins. The terroirs consist of metamorphic and crystalline rocks (schist, sandstone) known as Anjou 54

Noir, and ‘Terres Blanches’ (white earth) limestone known as Anjou Blanc. The AOC covers 1,890 hectares (4,668 acres). The Grolleau grape derives its name from the French word ‘grolle’, meaning crow – a reflection of the dark black color of the grapes. Crisp and refreshing with vibrant aromas of strawberry and raspberry. Juicy and well- balanced with a long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

128. 2018 Alain de la Treille, Pinot Noir 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley 100% Pinot Noir. Aged in stainless steel tanks for 6 months. This Pinot Noir is beautifully balanced with an elegant ruby robe. The mouth is velvety with black cherry aromas. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

129. 2018 Alain de la Treille, Chinon, Cabernet Franc 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley - Chinon 100% Cabernet Franc, grown on alluvial gravel & sand terraces on the banks of the Vienne, and yellow limestone from Turonian along the river corridors. Aged in stainless steel tanks for 6 months. Alain de la Treille Chinon, with its bright intense purple color, offers complex and mineral aromas and finally red fruits scents like blackcurrant and blueberry. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

Domaine Reverdy Domaine Jean Reverdy is located in Verdigny, one of the top villages in Sancerre (Sancerre covers 14 villages total). The domaine dates back to 1650 and has been in the family for about 10 generations. The family grew vines & various other crops, but in the 1950’s, they began focusing solely on wine production.

Owner Christophe Reverdy, son of the late Jean Reverdy, now produces around 100,000 bottles per year on average and exports 70% of the total production to UK, Germany, Sweden, Japan and the USA. The domaine spreads over 12 hectares (29.64 acres) - 9 hectares Sauvignon Blanc & 3 hectares Pinot Noir – and produces red, rosé and white wine. Vines are 25+ years old. The vineyard is divided into 15 parcels located on the hills of Verdigny, Saint Satur, Sancerre and Thauvenay. Three soil types are present: • siliceous-clay soils, "Terres a Silex" (east of the hills) - 55% 55

• pebbly limestone soils, known as the "Caillottes" - 35% • clay and limestone white soils, the "Terres Blanches" (west of the hills) - 10%

The vineyards of Sancerre measure 2,500 hectares (6,175 acres) total and spreads over 14 communes: Bannay, Bué, Crézancy, Menetou-Ratel, Ménetréol, Montigny, St-Satur, Ste-Gemme, Sancerre, Sury-en-Vaux, Thauvenay, Veaugues, Verdigny and Vinon. The Sancerre A.O.C. was created in 1936 for the white wines and in 1959 for the reds.

130. 2019 Reverdy, Sancerre Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley - Sancerre 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in stainless steel. Made from select parcels from the villages of Verdigny, Saint-Satur, Sancerre and Thauvenay. The diversity of soils brings complexity, power and minerality to the wine. Intense aromas of flint, citrus, white peach and pine. It is rich and fresh in the mouth with mineral notes, citrus fruit and a long finish. Perfect balance, clean and pure. Suggested Retail Price: $26.99 / bottle Also available in 375ml, $14.99 / bottle

2019 Reverdy, Sancerre Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley - Sancerre AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

Michel Thomas In the Egrots, a small hamlet of Sury en Vaux, about 4 kilometers from Sancerre, Michel and Laurent Thomas farm 17 hectares. In 1970 they took over the family estate, which was founded by Michel’s father in 1946.fmichel

Their vineyards feature three different types of soil: • 40% Terre Blanche-Argilo-Calcaire – clay-limestone, yielding wines with intense aromas of almonds and citrus. Highly aged and vinified in oak. • 40% Caillottes-Calcaire – limestone and stony soil, producing fine and fruity wines; pleasant to enjoy young. • 20% Le Roc-Silex – sedimentary rock; very hard siliceous, giving smoked aromas & rich mineral flavor, good for aging. 56

The 17-hectare (42 acre) vineyard is spread amongst 40 parcels in four villages, and it is planted with 11 hectares Sauvignon Blanc and 6 hectares Pinot Noir. Their special bottling, "Silex", is limited each year to between 400- 500 cases. The Domaine’s total production is 10,000-12,000 cases per year. They export 65-70% of their production, mainly to Japan and Russia.

131. 2018 Michel Thomas, Sancerre Blanc, Silex 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley - Sancerre 100% Sauvignon Blanc This Silex special bottling (silex = ‘flint’) is limited each year to between 400-500 cases. This wine come from the hardest stone soil on the vineyard, giving it pleasant notes of fruit and a very dry flavor. Intensely aromatic, this is a wine of great concentration and excellent balance. Aromas of fresh herbs, with flavors of citrus, ripe gooseberry, apple and a hint of gunflint. Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle

2018 Michel Thomas, Sancerre Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley - Sancerre AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

Chateau Gaudrelle ( Monmousseau ) Chateau Gaudrelle was founded by fifth generation winemaker Alexandre Monmousseau. Alexandre's father, Armand Monmousseau, is the former head of his family's sparkling wine firm in Montrichard. Alexandre received his schooling in Beaune and is one of the leaders of the Sec-Tendre (soft-dry) movement that includes producers like Huet and Champalou.

Located in Rochecorbon, one of AOC Vouvray’s 9 villages, Alexandre’s impressive cellar in carved directly in the hill, across the road from the Loire river. The Monmousseau family farms 21 hectares (52 acres) of land: 6 hectares for Clos le Vigneau, 15 hectares for Château Gaudrelle. Clos Le Vigneau is a single vineyard from an area known as "les Gués d'Amant" or "Lover's Gap". Most of the vines were planted in 1929. The soil is a mixture of argilo-calcaire, silex and gravel. Alexandre Monmousseau believes in low yields for concentration and flavor. The grapes – Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay - are hand harvested. Pressing is long and slow; fermentation is in stainless steel with two rackings and a light filtration before bottling.

132. 2017 Clos le Vigneau, Vouvray 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley - Vouvray 100% Chenin Blanc from 90+ year old vines. Fermented in stainless steel with two rackings and a light filtration before bottling. Aged on the lees for a few months (no oak). Clos Le Vigneau is a single vineyard from an area known as "les Gués d'Amant" or "Lover's Gap". Most of the vines were planted in 1929. Wines from the town of Vouvray have been known to age well for 40 years!

"The 2017 Vouvray Clos Le Vigneau comes all from a single lieu-dit (Clos Le Vigneau) and is 100% Chenin Blanc brought up all in tank. This medium-bodied, rounded, off-dry white offers up beautiful notes of peach, honeyed apple, and citrus-like aromas and flavors. I love its purity, it has good acidity, and it’s a brilliant white that’s going to shine for at least 4-5 years, and I suspect much longer. There’s no need to delay gratification though." - Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 91 pts - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (May 1st, 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

South of France

Les Costieres de Pomerols Founded in 1932, this Cave Coopérative is located in the top commune of Pomérols, between the garrigue of Pezenas and the sea dominated by the Mont St Clair in Sete. The co-op merged with the Cave de Castelnau de Guers in 2003 and the Cave of Mèze in 2007, and it includes 350 members. The company employs 25 people and produces an average of 130,000 hectoliters (1.4 million 9-liter cases).

The property features 3 main buildings – one for bottling/packaging, a second where white wines are vinified, and the third & newest building is where red & rosé wines are made. They have an underground cave for barrel aging with 300 oak barrels.

The members control 1,800 hectares (4,448 acres) of vineyard land, of which 400 hectares (988 acres) is Picpoul de Pinet. The Pomerols vineyards stretch over vast sun-light terraces with clay/calcareous soils. They produce Piquepoul, Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Terret, Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan. Production is 54% white, 28% rosé and 18% red.

Six communes are entitled to the name Picpoul de Pinet: Florensac, Pomerols, Pinet, Castelnau de Guers, Montagnac, Meze.

133. 2019 Cave de Pomerols, Picpoul de Pinet, Côteaux du Languedoc, H.B. 12/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon - Côteaux du Languedoc 100% Picpoul de Pinet (aka ‘the Muscadet of the South’). Aged on the lees for a few months. The wine consists of 100% Picpoul (or Piquepoul) - a very popular, traditional local variety planted on sun-drenched hillsides called "costières" (coastal region) in the Mediterranean garrigue, near the Etang de Thau - a coastal lagoon situated between the port of Sète and Marseillan. The vines are 15-20 years old. The Garrigue is the name given to open scrubland made up of low-growing, dwarf bushy shrubs including holm oak, juniper, broom and wild herbs such as rosemary, thyme and sage. The nose is elegant, with aromas of fresh fruit and citrus fruit, especially grapefruit. Well- balanced with typical focusing and zesty acidity. Our best value, this wine impresses novices and hardened geeks equally. Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle *also available in 6/1.5L magnums, $25.99 /bottle and 4/3.0L bag in box, $39.99/box

134. 2019 Le Jade, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon 100% Chardonnay Le Jade Chardonnay offers a complex nose of white flowers, mild tobacco and vanilla. Rich and full-bodied mouthfeel, richly concentrated with just a touch of sweetness. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

135. 2019 Le Jade, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon 100% Sauvignon Blanc This Sauvignon Blanc has wonderful aromatic intensity… fresh exotic notes, delicious fruity aromas of citrus and gooseberry. A great expression of Sauvignon, this is a zesty and refreshing wine that lingers on the palate. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

136. 2019 Le Jade, Viognier 12/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon 100% Viognier Brilliant yellow. Intense and seductive aromas of ripe fruits, especially apricot, and floral notes with a hint of rose petals. The texture is very harmonious, generous, round and long. The finish is long and balanced with a good freshness. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

137. 2019 Le Jade, Picpoul de Pinet 12/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon 100% Picpoul de Pinet. Pale straw color. Delicate white flower, citrus and juicy pear aromas. Fresh, crisp, and bright acidity with mineral and saline accents. Well-balanced and easy drinking. Classically perfect pairing for oysters & seafood. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

138. 2018 Beauvignac, Le Moelleux Cotes de Thau 12/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon - Côtes de Thau 60% Colombard and 40% Picpoul de Pinet. Pale yellow color; luminous and crystalline. Delicate nose with notes of citrus, exotic fruits and fresh verbena. On the palate it is voluminous, balanced by a nice freshness with citrus notes and lychee. Light and subtle sweetness. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

2019 H.B. Languedoc Rose 12/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon - Côteaux du Languedoc AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

BURGUNDY – Yvan Bavencoff In 2003, a group of young winemakers decided to put their efforts together in order to succeed in the conquest of export. The grapes are selected among the best appellations of Burgundy to share the values and the history of this beautiful vineyard. All the wines are crafted with a great respect for tradition.

139. 2017 Bavencoff, Mersault Blanc AOC 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy - Meursault 100% Chardonnay. Aged 8-12 months in French oak barrels (50% new). Clear golden and green robe with silver highlights. Redolent of toasted almonds and hazelnuts in a floral and mineral (flint) setting. Butter, honey, and citrus fruits are also present. On the palate it is rich and ample, with a nice balance between freshness and smooth nutty flavors. Suggested Retail Price: $91.99 / bottle

140. 2016 Bavencoff, Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy - Bourgogne AOC 100% Pinot Noir. Vinified 80% in stainless tank and 20% in one-year old French oak casks (Allier). Deep purple color. The nose offers intense aromas of cherries, kirsch and fresh strawberry. The palate is perfectly balanced between round tannins and an elegant freshness. Harmonious and medium-bodied with a silky and elegant texture and a delicious lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $27.99 / bottle

141. 2016 Bavencoff, Morey Saint Denis Rouge 12/750ml Source: France – Burgundy - Morey Saint Denis 100% Pinot Noir from 40-year-old vines. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels (50% new). Morey Saint Denis shows a bright ruby color with purple shades. The nose develops aromas of black fruits (black currant, blueberry) and fresh red fruits (cherry) with hints of violet, nuances of vanilla, blond caramel and coffee. Full-bodied, round and generous, the wine is supported by a strong tannic structure. Suggested Retail Price: $95.99 / bottle

S.C.V. Castelmaure S.C.V. Castelmaure is a cave cooperative founded in 1921. Today it consists of 65 members, 15 of which bring 85% of the production. The winery is located in the unofficial Corbières cru site of Durban (there are 11 unofficial Cru's in Corbières). The Serre mountain in the south protects the little plateau of Castelmaure from the off-weather patterns of the Mediterranean Sea.

The co-op farms 412 hectares (1,018 acres) around the tiny hamlet of Embres et Castelmaure. Each of the 760 parcels are supervised by a technician who inspects them & records their characteristics. They have learned new methods for pruning, ploughing, checking yields, sorting & selecting that respectful to the environment. All the grapes are harvested by hand. In the cellar, vat hygiene, temperature control and ultramodern pressing contribute to a better expression of the terroir.

Antoine Robert is the head winemaker & director of the cave, succeeding longtime director Bernard Pueyo. He is assisted in winemaking by Fabrice Santini.

Castelmaure produces 90% red wine, 80% of which is A.O.C. Corbières. The soil is made of schist, limestone, alluvial river wash and argilo-calcaire 61

142. 2018 Castelmaure, Col des Vents, Corbières 12/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon - Corbières 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Cinsault Brambly berry, cherry and raspberry, spices and black pepper are all present in this authentic French country wine. There are also some aromas of garrigue (rosemary, thyme and lavender), giving minty, herbal notes that are quite refreshing as well. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

2019 Castelmaure, Corbières, Vin-Gris Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Corbières AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

143. 2016 Castelmaure, Grande Cuvée, Corbières 6/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon - Corbières 50% Grenache (30-year-old) and 50% Syrah (30-year-old). Aged 10-12 months in French oak barrels. Planted on 50% schist and 50% limestone soils. Deep and intense color, with powerful aromas of dark berry fruit, prune and coffee nuances. Full bodied with a silky texture and a persistent finish. GOLD MEDAL - 2019 Concours Paris Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

Salette Domaine de Salette is a family owned and operated winery that has been producing wine since 1971. The estate is located near the town of Condom, in the Armagnac area of southwest France. Current owner Michel Duffour started in 1982, and he was joined by his son Nicolas in 2005.

Michel and Nicolas continue the traditional winemaking of the family while using new techniques such as skin contact maceration and cold stabilization. They also make use of enologists from Bordeaux to create their cuvées. They export 80% of the total production.

The estate measures 32 hectares (79.04 acres) with 30 hectares of white grapes and 2 hectares of red. The soil is clay and limestone based. The average age of the vines is 20 years. The continental climate ensures optimum ripening of the grapes.

144. 2018 Domaine la Salette, Cotes de Gascogne Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Southwest – Cotes de Gascogne IGP 80% Colombard, 10% Ugni Blanc and 10% Gros Manseng. All 3 varietals vinified separately and aged on the lees in stainless steel, then combined into one lot. Fresh, clean and lively with intense exotic fruit aromas. Crisp, clean and zesty in the mouth, it offers delicate flavors of citrus fruit and grapefruit and a long lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle

Champagne Roland Champion

Champagne Roland Champion This small grower and founding member of Champagne’s Special Club is located in the Grand Cru Village of Chouilly. The house was founded in 1929 by André Champion, who created his vineyard in the famous Cote des Blancs area of Chouilly, some of the best soils for the Chardonnay grape. Andre’s untimely death at a young age left his son Roland – 16 years old at the time – to take over. Roland went on to expand the company by purchasing new land and giving his name to the family house of Champagne.

Today Champagne Roland Champion is run by Roland’s son François, third generation of the family. He is the winemaker, and he runs the winery with the help of his family, including his fourth-generation daughters. Francois farms 18 hectares, spread over 40 different parcels. His vineyards are planted with 70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier and 10% Pinot Noir. Grapes are manually harvested (as it is the rule in Champagne), and grapes are pressed immediately on-site to avoid oxidation and preserve quality. The wine is aged in their troglodytic chalk cellar, which maintains a constant temperature of 12 degrees Celsius.

Production is around 7,000 cases: 70% vintage & Special Club Champagne, 25% non-vintage blanc de blanc, and 5% rose brut. Champagne Roland Champion was sold only within France, until Kysela began importing their products in 2008.

Roland Champion is a member of the elite Special Club or Club Trésors, a group of 28 artisan winemakers from finest areas of Champagne.

145. NV Roland Champion, Champagne Cuvee Aramis, Brut 12/750ml Source: France-Champagne - Chouilly 70% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay.

"Brilliant pale-yellow straw color. Lively, complex aromas of honeyed biscuit, buttery praline, and poached Asian pear with a supple, lively, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and an elegant, long creme brulee, white balsamic reduced lemon, spiced nuts and tangerines, and grassy earth and minerals finish with well-integrated, fine tannins. A layered and vibrant champagne with cascading waves of fresh and mature flavors." - Beverage Testing Institute, 95 pts - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 91 pts - Wine Spectator, 90pts Suggested Retail Price: $52.99 / bottle

146. NV Roland Champion, Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Brut 12/750ml Source: France – Champagne - Chouilly 100% Chardonnay. Aged 30 months sur latte (twice the minimum for NV Champagne).

"Golden yellow color. Lively, fruity, toasty leesy aromas of honeyed brioche and apple tart with a satiny, tangy, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, interesting, snappy lemon curd, nougat, and chalk finish with silky, soft, fruit tannins. A classic example of blanc de blanc champagne, delicious." - Beverage Testing institute, 93 pts - Wine Spectator, 92 pts - Wine Enthusiast (December 1st, 2019), 92 pts - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 92 pts - Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $72.99 / bottle

147. NV Roland Champion, Champagne Brut Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Champagne - Chouilly 40% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. Aged 3 years sur latte.

"A delicate, subtle Champagne, delivering aromatic notes of mulling spices and yeast that accent the flavors of kirsch, bread dough, candied lemon zest and rose petal. This is finely tuned, with lively acidity and a minerally finish.” Wine Spectator, 91 pts I-WineReview.com, 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $75.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5L magnum, $151.99

148. 2012 Roland Champion, Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Vintage Brut 12/750ml Source: France – Champagne - Chouilly 100% Chardonnay. Aged six years on the lees.

"Long aging on its lees has given this Chardonnay richness as well as good texture. With balance between minerality and white fruits, the wine has developed well, full of ripe flavors as well as final acidity. Drink now. –Roger VOSS" - Wine Enthusiast (December 1st, 2019), 93 pts & Editor's Choice - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 94 pts Suggested Retail Price: $79.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5L magnum, $151.99, plus 3L/6L/9L formats

149. 2012 Roland Champion, Champagne Blanc de Blancs, Special Club Grand Cru 6/750ml Source: France – Champagne - Chouilly 100% Chardonnay – Blanc de Blancs. Aged 5 years sur latte.

The Special Club concept started in 1971. A dozen wine growers from some old families of Champagne had an idea to familiarize people with the originality of the “Champagne de Vigneron” (Champagne of wine grower), thanks to prestigious vintages. In the beginning, they created an association called the “Club des Viticulteurs Champenois” and chose a bottle with a special shape, created exclusively for them & used only by then. In 1988, they changed the bottle and the label. In 1999, the Club changed its name to “Club Trésor of Champagne.” The Club Trésors comprises 28 artisan wine makers, selected from the finest areas of the Champagne region, each one recognized for the quality of their work. The Club Trésors is the only organization in Champagne to select its members according to a set of unrelenting quality standards: • Each wine maker must make their champagnes entirely in his, or her, own premises and cellars. Furthermore, the champagne must be made exclusively from grapes harvested in his, or her, own vineyards. • Each wine maker is devoted to his work and passionately protects the quality and the unique character of his own terroir. • The jury of oenologists and wine professionals who select the champagnes demand irreproachable quality in both the work in the vineyard and the wines. • Each champagne is subject to two blind tastings (once at the still wine stage before bottling and again after 3 years ageing in bottle) by a panel of passionate and distinguished oenologists and wine makers. • A Special Club champagne may only be made in outstanding vintage years.

Roland Champion’s Special Club Champagne is produced from the old vines of their Grand Cru Chouilly vineyards.

"The Special Club offers notes of brioche and poached pear on the nose and presents a rich, fresh palate of excellent textural richness and complexity. Finishes long and focused with hints of oyster shell and citrus. Overall, an outstanding Special Club from the superb 2012 vintage. This cuvée meets the rigorous production and tasting standards of the Club Trésors; it’s 100% old vine Chardonnay with 6 years sur latte." - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 95 pts - Wine Enthusiast (December 1st, 2019), 94 pts Suggested Retail Price: $93.99 / bottle

Rhone Valley

Domaine Grand Veneur/Vignobles Alain Jaume In the 14th century, during their stay in Avignon, the popes built a papal castle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Impressed by the area’s exceptional terroir surrounding the castle, Pope Jean XXII planted the first vines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 1320. Interestingly, the wine that gave Châteauneuf-du-Pape its original reputation was the white and not the red. The white wine was a favorite of Pope Innocent VI.

Today the castle is now a historic monument in Avignon, and the papacy is based in Rome’s Vatican City. But still today, the pope’s coat of arms remains on the bottles of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and the wines are still produced in a similar manner as when the popes first pressed their juice.

Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the commune of Orange, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826. Founded by Mathieu Jaume, the Domaine is now run by the 5th and 6th generations of Jaumes: Alain Jaume & his children Christophe, Sébastien, and Hélène.

Historically, Domaine Grand Veneur was known for its white wines, until 1995 when the winery refocused their efforts on the reds. The estate now measures 225 acres and covers four appellations: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône 'Les Champauvins' & Côtes-du-Rhône (Rouge, Blanc & Rosé), Lirac & Vacqueyras.

The Jaume family produces wines from these appellations under the Grand Veneur, Chateau Mazane and Clos des Sixte labels. They also produce wines from the AOC's of Rasteau, Gigondas, Cairanne and Ventoux under their Alain Jaume label.

Both Grand Veneur and Clos de Sixte vineyards are grown in accordance with certified organic agricultural practices. The soils are maintained exclusively by light plowing and fertilized with vegetal compost. The vines are only sprayed when there are justified risks to the health of the vines, and only organic-permitted treatments are used. Yields are low or kept under control by green-harvesting. This method, carried out by hand in summer, provides optimum sun exposure for the best clusters and enables the winery to be selective on both quantity and quality of the grapes. Harvesting is by hand, from pruning the leaves to aerate the clusters to picking and sorting grapes and selecting only the best to press.

150. 2019 Grand Veneur, Côtes du Rhône, Blanc Reserve 12/750ml Source: France-Rhone Valley-Côtes du Rhône AOC 30% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, 20% Clairette, 20% Viognier. Organically farmed. Pale yellow with a gold tinge, and aromas of flowers and stone fruit. On the palate, almond and white peach. A bright finish creates a perfect balance for the natural generosity of this wine. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

151. 2019 Grand Veneur, Côtes du Rhône, Blanc de Viognier 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: France-Rhone Valley-Côtes du Rhône AOC 100% Viognier. Organic. Located next to the Les Champauvins vineyard; soils are clay and sand with limestone. The color is clear and brilliant. A very intense nose of flowers, white peach and pear. A great example of white Rhône wine. Suggested Retail Price: $28.99 / bottle

152. 2019 Alain Jaume, Côtes du Rhone Rosé, Bellissime 12/750ml Source: France-Rhone Valley-Côtes du Rhône AOC 50% Grenache Noir, 25% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre. Organically made. Salmon-pink color; clear and brilliant. The nose is fruity and spicy, reminiscent of wild strawberry and fine Provençal spices. The palate is full, well-balanced and fruity, with a long, fresh finish. A beautiful and delicate rosé. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

153. 2019 Alain Jaume, Tavel Rosé, Le Cretace 12/750ml Source: France-Rhone Valley-Tavel AOC 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Rosé de saignée (bleed technique) with a vibrant ruby color, complex and elegant, notes of crushed strawberries and rose petals. Tavel Le Cretace Rose gives up vibrant wild strawberry, watermelon, crushed flowers and hints of spice to go with a medium-bodied, layered and seamless profile on the palate. A classic rose from this appellation, enjoy this beauty with food over the coming year or two. Suggested Retail Price: $28.99 / bottle

154. 2018 Grand Veneur, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Blanc, Le Miocene 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: France-Rhone Valley – Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC 60% Clairette, 40% Roussanne. Organic.

"The base cuvée, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Le Miocene Blanc has incredibly classic notes of pear, pineapple, and white flowers, with just a hint of salty minerality. It's beautifully textured, medium-bodied, and refreshing on the palate. It's about a classic as they come and readers looking for an introduction into the whites of the region should grab a few bottles. It will keep for 2-3 years." - Jeb Dunnuck (August 16th, 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $61.99 / bottle

155. 2017 Grand Veneur, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Blanc, La Fontaine 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: France-Rhone Valley – Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC 100% Roussanne. Maturation in oak casks. Organic. (this wine is reminiscent of Mersault)

Limpid gold. Ripe citrus and pit fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of candied ginger, pungent flowers and sweet butter. Fleshy and broad on the palate, offering impressively concentrated peach, pear nectar and tangerine flavors that tighten up slowly on the back half. In a hefty but energetic style, showing impressive clarity and minerally thrust on a very long, tactile finish. - Josh Raynolds" - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (October 2018), 93 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue 238, August 31st, 2018), 92-95 pts Suggested Retail Price: $81.99 / bottle

156. 2018 Alain Jaume, Ventoux, Les Gelinottes 12/750ml Source: France - Rhone Valley - Ventoux AOC 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah. Aged in stainless steel vats. The wine is produced from hilly vineyards that are mainly planted on sandy and clay soils. They are located on the East side of the Rhone valley, in the Vaucluse area, on the foothills of the well-known “Mont Ventoux”. Les Gelinottes offers an intense purple-tinged garnet color and an array of aromas that go from fresh berries to black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry). The palate is full-flavored with soft tannins. This is a gorgeous style of wine, fruit-driven, for everyday drinking. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

157. 2019 Grand Veneur, Côtes du Rhône, Rouge Reserve 12/750ml Source: France-Rhone Valley-Côtes du Rhône AOC 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cinsault. The Côtes du Rhône comes from limestone terraces with sand and red clay. The color is purple-tinged garnet. The bouquet of aromas offers fresh berries (wild raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry) and hints of spices. The palate is big and full-flavored, with silky-smooth tannins and red and black fruit flavors. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

158. 2017 Grand Veneur, Côtes du Rhône, Rouge Reserve 12/750ml Source: France-Rhone Valley-Côtes du Rhône AOC 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 5% Cinsault.

“Ripe black cherries, peppery garrigue, and earthy notes all emerge from the 2017 Côtes Du Rhône Réserve Grand Veneur. Medium-bodied, with a pure, polished, elegant texture and fine tannins, this is another high-quality wine from this fabulous domaine. Looking for a terrific house red? Give this a try." - Jeb Dunnuck (August 16th, 2019), 89 pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

159. 2017 Alain Jaume, Côtes du Rhône, Rouge, Haut de Brun 12/750ml Source: France-Rhone Valley-Côtes du Rhône AOC 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault

"The 2017 Côtes du Rhône Haut de Brun is in the same ballpark as the 2016, with a similar level of concentration, yet it has more dark fruits as well as good minerality. This medium- bodied, concentrated, fresh 2017 will keep for 7-8 years.” - Jeb Dunnuck, 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

160. 2016 Grand Veneur, Côtes du Rhône, Les Champauvins 12/750ml Source: France-Rhone Valley-Côtes du Rhône AOC 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Grenache is aged in concrete vats, Syrah and Mourvèdre in 4-year-old barrels. Organically farmed. This superb value has the same blend as a CDP! The plots are located in the northern border of Châteauneuf du Pape, exactly from 3 meters outside the appellation. It is located in the lieux dits of "Champauvins" and "Coudoulet".

"One of the finest vintages of this cuvée to date, the 2016 Côtes du Rhône Les Champauvins (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre) is a brilliant, sexy, medium to full-bodied Côtes du Rhône that offers a spectacular bouquet of garrigue, peppery herbs, pine, and sweet red and black fruits. With beautiful complexity, a layered, seamless texture, notable tannins, and a great finish, it easily competes with any number of more expensive Châteauneuf-du-Papes and Gigondas. It’s great today yet will keep for 7-8 years." - Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 94 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue 238, August 31st, 2018), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

161. 2015 Alain Jaume, Cairanne, Les Travees 12/750ml Source: France - Rhone Valley - Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC 65% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. Aged in vats; 12-14 months. Located in the northern part of the Vaucluse, on slopes with limestone and rocks at 350 meters above sea level.

"From a small appellation located to the north of Vacqueyras, the 2015 Cairanne Les Travées is a big, mouthful of a red and offers copious amounts of blackberries, kirsch, crushed rocks and dried flowers. Full-bodied, layered and downright sexy, with no hard edges and beautiful purity, this Provencal at its best! - Jeb Dunnuck" - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, 90-92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

162. 2016 Chateau Mazane, Vacqueyras Rouge 12/750ml Source: France-Rhone Valley-Vacqueyras AOC 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. Aged in oak (30%) and concrete vats (70%). Organically farmed. This 50-year-old single vineyard (22 Acres) consists of three main varieties with a predominance of Grenache. It stretches over the 'Garrigues' (scrubland) plateau that is ideally located between the Ouvèze (tributary of the Rhone river) terraces and the Dentelles de Montmirail.

"Slightly lighter on its feet, with more red fruits, cassis, garrigue, spice, and subtle minerality, the 2016 Vacqueyras Chateau Mazane stays incredibly light and graceful on the palate and has incredible class. Nuanced, elegant and lightly textured, yet brilliantly concentrated and full-bodied, it's another undeniably delicious, seriously good wine from this estate. The blend is 60% Syrah, 30% Syrah and the rest Mourvèdre and it has a decade of terrific drinking ahead of it." - Jeb Dunnuck (September 2018), 94 pts - Wine Enthusiast (July 2019), 91 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue 233, October 2017), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $37.95 / bottle 70

163. 2016 Alain Jaume, Lirac Rouge, Roquedon 12/750ml Source: France - Rhone Valley - Lirac AOC 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Carignan. Aged 90% in vats and 10% in oak barrels.

"Based on 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and the rest Mourvèdre and Carignan, the 2016 Lirac Roquedon offers more black (and even some blue) fruits to go with complex white pepper, garrigue, and new leather aromas and flavors. Ripe, opulent, and fleshy on the palate, this medium to full-bodied Lirac has loads of character." - Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $24.95 / bottle

164. 2017 Alain Jaume, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge, Vieux Terron 12/750ml Source: France - Rhone Valley - Châteauneuf du Pape AOC 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre. Matured in vats (80%) and oak casks (20%).

"… the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieux Terron spent 16 months in 90% concrete tanks, with 10% in older barrels. Deep purple-colored, it offers more blackcurrants, ground pepper, earthy minerality, and chocolate as well as medium to full body, a ripe, voluptuous texture, and plenty of ripe tannins. It's another deep, rich, powerful 2017 that will drink well for 10- 15 years." - Jeb Dunnuck (August 16th 2019), 90 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue 244, August 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $52.99 / bottle

165. 2017 Grand Veneur, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Le Miocene 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: France-Rhone Valley-Châteauneuf du Pape AOC 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. Matured in vats and oak casks. Organic. Plots are located northern part of Châteauneuf du Pape and the vines are grown under organic process. The soil consists of a layer of marine morass of the Miocene period covered by alpine alluvium. The presence of a great number of rounded stones known as "galets" in the earth is evidence of the time when the Rhone, then a torrent, tore fragments of rock from the Alps and deposited them on the plain.

"Another stellar vintage for this cuvée, the 2017 Châteauneuf du Pape Le Miocene is a classic blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre from a mix of soil types, aged in older barrels and concrete tanks. It's ripe and plummy, with notes of black cherries and licorice, yet there's also a sense of freshness. Full-bodied and velvety in texture, it's already 71

approachable but has the substance to age through 2030. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes. - Joe Czerwinski" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue 244, August 2019), 93 pts - Jeb Dunnuck (August 2018), 90-92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $61.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5L magnums, $128.99, and 375ml half bottles, $30.99

166. 2017 Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vieilles Vignes 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: France-Rhone Valley-Châteauneuf du Pape 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah. Matured in concrete vats (40%) and oak casks (60%). Organic. The vineyards are located in the north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The Vielles Vignes cuvee is produced from the older vines, 50-100+ years old, planted on red clay soils covered with pebble stones. Thanks to time and organic growing, roots go very deep in the soil. Yields are naturally low and grapes highly concentrated.

"The 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a bigger, richer, more opulent wine. Beautiful notes of blackcurrants, scorched earth, graphite, and crushed violets, all flow to a full-bodied, Châteauneuf Du Pape that has a voluptuous, sexy texture, brilliant depth of fruit, fine tannins, and a purity of fruit that's hard to find in this vintage. It's a thrill a minute, and while it's approachable today, it will keep for 15-20 years. 416 cases." - Jeb Dunnuck (August 16th 2019),97+ pts - Wine & Spirits Magazine (October 2019), 96 pts - Wine & Spirits Magazine, TOP 100 BEST WINES OF THE YEAR Suggested Retail Price: $145.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5 magnums, $303.99 / bottle

Domaine Corne Loup In 1966, the Lafond family purchased 3 hectares in Tavel. They initially sold the production to a cooperative, but soon began selling wine under their own label. Today, Jacques Lafond runs the winery with help from his daughter & winemaker, Géraldine Saunier. Their annual production is around 20,000 9-liter cases. The name "Corne Loup" is the name given to this part of the Tavel Village, where, in olden times, someone would blow the horn (“corne”) in order to warn others of a sighting of a wolf (“loup”) coming into town. Domaine Corne Loup is located in Tavel, fairly close to their cousins at Domaine de la Mordorée. They produce Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette, Grenache Noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, and Mourvèdre. Their vineyards cover 45 hectares - 20 hectares in Tavel and the rest split between Lirac and Cotes du Rhone.

167. NEW! 2019 Corne Loup, Côtes du Rhône Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Côtes du Rhône AOC 50 % Grenache Blanc, 25% Clairette, 15% Viognier and 15% Roussanne. Pale straw color with brilliant reflections. Nice aromatic nose, dominated by citrus fruit. The palate is well balanced with plenty finesse and persistence. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

168. 2019 Corne Loup, Lirac Blanc 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Lirac AOC 40% Grenache Blanc, 35% Viognier and 25% Marsanne The wine boasts a light yellow and brilliant color, fine floral and fruity notes. It is fat, ample and powerful in the mouth with a lot of freshness. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

169. 2019 Corne Loup, Tavel, Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC 65% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, and the remaining 10% are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Carignan. All grapes are from a famous sub-parcel called the Plateau de Vallongue, between Tavel and Lirac AOC's. The 20 hectare-vineyards are located in the hamlets of Oliver, Campet, Vestides and Vallongue, and contain a blend of all 3 soils types you can find in the AOC: • Vestides is located West of the village of Tavel. The terroir is made of flat white stones. • Vallongue is located Northeast of the Village of Tavel. The terroir is similar to Châteauneuf du Pape, with a lot of pebble stones. (Galets Roules). • Olivet is located South-East of the village of Tavel. The terroir is made of sandy soils and some stones. Elegant, refreshing, food-friendly and versatile, this Tavel offers mouth-watering aromas of strawberry and berry pie. Suggested Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

170. 2018 Corne Loup, Côtes du Rhône Rouge 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Côtes du Rhône AOC 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. The average age of the vines is 40 years, with the oldest vines at 80 years old. The soil is mainly sandy marl and small pebble stones. Dark ruby color with aromas of red berries, truffles and spices. Rich, complex flavors of black fruits with spicy garrigue & bold tannins. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

171. 2017 Corne Loup, Lirac Rouge 6/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Lirac AOC 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. The average age of the vines is 40 years, with the oldest vines at 80 years old. The soil is mainly sandy marl and small pebble stones. Aromas of garrigue and licorice combine with dark cherry and plum fruit. Silky tannins; round and rich palate. Suggested Retail Price: $26.99 / bottle

Charles Thomas Charles Thomas is a private label created for Kysela Pere et Fils, from property owned by Les Grands Chais de France. Wines from Cotes du Rhone, Cotes de Provence and Châteauneuf du Pape are bottled under the Charles Thomas label.

Charles Thomas Châteauneuf-du-Pape is sourced from various producers in the AOC. The idea is to have a wine made with grapes coming from all the different soils type found in Châteauneuf: limestone soil in the (rocky) western part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape; sand and clay soil covered with large stones on the plateaus; mixed sand, red and grey clay, and limestone in the northern part of the appellation; less stony soil alternating with marl in the east; and shallow sand and clay soil on a well-drained layer of gravel in the south. The large pebbles contribute to the quality of the vines and grapes by storing heat during the day and holding water.

172. 2015 Charles Thomas, Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Châteauneuf du Pape AOC 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault. 15 days fermentation in controlled temperature tanks. Light pressing and few months of aging (no oak). The wine is produced from vineyards located in the town of Orange, Sorgues, Courthezon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Deep garnet red color. Aromas of small red berries and hints of spices. The palate is round, full and rich. Suggested Retail Price: $55.99 / bottle

Chateau de Ségriès Owner Henri de Lanzac (cousin of the Delorme family of Domaine de la Mordorée) purchased Chateau de Ségriès in 1994 from Count Henri de Regis, the founder of the Lirac AOC. Lirac wines have been produced in the Southern Rhone Valley since before Roman times, when they were favorites of the kings and popes of Avignon. In the late 1700’s, production was high, but in 1863 phylloxera hit. The area struggled to recover until the early 1900’s. In the 1930’s, Count Henri de Régis began working to improve the quality of wines, vintage after vintage. 74

In 1945, he obtained the highest distinction, a Cru, of the Côtes du Rhône. Lirac is the oldest recorded wine of the Côtes du Rhône region, and was the first to be produced in red, white and rosé. It became an AOC in 1947.

Located between (and shared by) Lirac & Tavel is perhaps the best terroir for red wine, the windy plateau Vallongue. The vineyards on this plateau are full of ‘galets roulés’ – these hard, dense silica-rolled pebbles absorb heat during the day & return it to the vines at night. Their presence also allows for deep vine roots, which results in outstanding terroir. Ségriès, along with Domaine de la Mordorée and Domaine Grand Veneur, use grapes from this area.

Château de Ségriès owns 58 hectares of vineyard land, all in old vines.

• 38 hectares – Lirac Rouge, on clay and limestone-based soils • 1.5 hectares – Lirac Blanc • 11 hectares - Tavel, on limestone, pebble stone, sand and clay-based soils • 4 hectares - Côtes du Rhône • 3.5 hectares - Clos de l'Hermitage / Clos Alesi

Robert Parker Jr called Chateau de Ségriès, “a super value treasure trove in the Southern Rhone” whose “wines continue to go from strength to strength.”

173. 2018 Ségriès, Côtes du Rhône Rouge 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Côtes du Rhône AOC 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 10% Carignan. 90% aged in tank, 10% in barrel. 30-year-old vines on clay/limestone soil. The wine is ripe, rich and round, with black raspberry, white pepper and spice flavors. Good concentration and acidity. A true Côtes du Rhône in a Bistro style. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

2019 Ségriès, Tavel, Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

174. 2018 Ségriès, Lirac Rouge, Cuvee Reservée 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Lirac AOC 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mourvèdre. 100% destemmed; 21-day maceration in cement tank. Dark garnet in color. Expressive red fruits aromas, spicy, peppery, garrigue notes. A beautiful length in the mouth, red fruit-compote flavors with sweet and melted tannins. Age up to 10 years. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5L magnum, $69.99 / bottle. 75

175. 2017 Clos Jean Alesi, Cotes du Rhone Rouge 6/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Lirac AOC 33% Grenache, 33% Syrah, and 33% Mourvèdre sourced from 40-year-old vines. It was fermented in concrete vats then aged for nine months in 5% new oak barrels. This 3.5-hectare vineyard, located in the famous "Quartier de la Chartreuse de Villeneuve- les-Avignon", has been owned by the Formula 1 race car driver Jean Alesi since 1995. It is managed by Chateau de Ségriès. Light nose of tightly packed black fruit, dried herbs, pepper, and licorice. In the mouth one finds tight-grained blue fruit, fine & powerful tannins, and a little strawberry flavor breaking loose. With air the wine reveals pepper flavors along with the structure for aging. Suggested Retail Price: $38.99 / bottle

Domaine de la Mordorée In 1986, brothers Christophe and Fabrice Delorme, along with their father Francis, decided to dedicate themselves to their passion for wine. They bought an estate in Tavel with the goal of producing the best wines in each appellation while preserving the environment. Within a decade, they had achieved that goal, and continued getting better and better each year. Domaine de la Mordorée produces some of our best wines, and they have selected and maintained some of the finest terroirs. Their Châteauneuf-du-Papes, Lirac Reds & Whites, and Tavel Rosés are amongst the most highly rated of the region.

Unfortunately, in 2015, the remarkably talented Christophe passed away at the age of 52. Christophe was highly respected and regarded by Fran Kysela, and they enjoyed a wonderful business partnership for 21 year. He was also highly regarded by Robert Parker Jr. of The Wine Advocate, who pinned Mordorée as "one of the world’s greatest wine estates.

Christophe’s legacy and his talent live on through his daughter Ambre, as well as a talented team at Domaine de la Mordorée that includes winemaker Rémy Chauvet, who worked as Christophe’s cellar manager. Jeb Dunnuck praised the estate for the quality of their first vintage without Christophe, saying the Domaine was “obviously still in incredibly capable hands.”

Mordorée’s vineyards consist of 55 hectares (135 acres) on 38 different parcels, containing a rich, wide range of soils and climates. The soil is a mix of clay, chalk and sand with pebble stones.

Mordorée’s plantings are in Tavel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Côtes du Rhône & Condrieu: • TAVEL - Domaine de la Mordorée's vineyards are located on the Vallongue plateau, in the villages of Palai, Roquanaute and Romagnac. They are planted with 60% Black Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault, 5% Bourboulenc and White Clairette. • CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE - vineyards are located in the villages of La Crau, la Nerthe, Cabrières, Le Bois de la Ville. They are planted with 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault, 5% Counoise, 5% Syrah, 5% Vaccarese. • LIRAC - vineyards are located mainly in the plateaus of Lirac and Tavel, Les Baumes, as well as an area called Les Châtaigniers, meaning the chestnut trees, which are quite unusual in those areas. • CÔTES DU RHÔNE - soils are made up mainly of pebbles, clay, stones, broken-stone deposits. 76

• CONDRIEU - vineyards lie on the eastern slopes of the Massif Central. The appellation is named after the commune of Condrieu, meaning a corner (coin) of land where two streams meet (rieu, akin to the Spanish rio). The vineyards produce only Viognier.

Mordorée follows the culture raisonnée method, intervening in the vineyard only when necessary. The yield is reduced in the vineyard by ébourgeonnage (de-budding in spring) and vendanges vertes in summer (green harvesting). The top wines are aged in special oak barrels like jupille for 10 months. No expense is spared at this Domaine to achieve quality.

176. 2019 Mordorée, Lirac Blanc, La Reine des Bois 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Lirac AOC 35% Grenache, 25% Clairette, 10% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 5% Picpoul. La Reine des Bois - "Queen of the Woods" - represents premium quality for Domaine de la Mordorée. Greenish gold color. Aromas of white fruits, peach, apricot, pear & violet. Rounded and highly flavored with a long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $44.99 / bottle

2019 Mordorée, Côtes du Rhone, Rosé, La Dame Rousse 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Côtes du Rhône AOC AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

2019 Mordorée, Tavel, Rosé, La Dame Rousse 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

2018 Mordorée, Tavel, Rosé, La Dame Rousse 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

2019 Mordorée, Tavel, Rosé, La Reine des Bois 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

2018 Mordorée, Tavel, Rosé, La Reine des Bois 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

177. 2019 Mordorée, La Remise de la Mordorée, Vin de France Rouge (Sulfite Free) 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley 60% Grenache, 30% Merlot, 10% Marselan. NO SULFITES. La Remise de la Mordorée represents Mordorée's signature quality at an affordable price. Deep red, with aromas of red fruits, blueberry, blackcurrant, violet & peonies. Marselan is exceptionally resistant to oxidation, so this wine remains pleasant for an extended time after opening the bottle. Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle

178. 2019 Mordorée, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, La Dame Rousse 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Côtes du Rhône AOC 40% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre. Deep red color with fruity aromas of blackcurrant and violet. Full of finesse; melted and fine tannins; lengthy finish. Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle Also available in 375ml, $16.99 / bottle

179. 2018 Mordorée, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, La Dame Rousse 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Côtes du Rhône AOC 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 10% Carignan, 5% Counoise

"This has a wealth of ripe red and purple berries with a swathe of fresh flowers and some pastry notes. The palate is spiced up with some brash oak and delivers a powdery, fluffy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (October 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle Also available in 375ml, $16.99 / bottle

180. 2018 Mordorée, Lirac Rouge, La Dame Rousse 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Lirac AOC 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah. 20 days maceration; 100% stainless steel fermentation. Deep red with aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant, and violets. The palate is full and rich; ample and long with nice concentration. Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 / bottle

181. 2018 Mordorée, Lirac Rouge, La Reine des Bois 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Lirac AOC 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre. 10% fermented in used casks; 90% in stainless steel.

"A tank sample of the 2018 Lirac La Reine des Bois suggests yet another top vintage for this reliable cuvée. It's more "red fruits" than the 2017, but it's still fully ripe, with velvety tannins, ample weight and power on the palate and a bright, vibrant finish. - Joe Czerwinski" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #256, October 2019), 91-93 pts Suggested Retail Price: $47.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5L magnum - $129.99 / bottle

182. 2018 Mordorée, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, La Dame Voyageuse 6/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley - Châteauneuf du Pape AOC 90% Grenache, 4% Mourvèdre, 4% Syrah, 1% Vaccarese, 1% Counoise. 15% aged in used oak casks; 85% in stainless steel. La Dame Voyageuse - "the traveling lady" - is a more approachable version of the CDP La Reine des Bois. It is meant to be enjoyed early, compared to her sister cuvee which is made for the long run. Dark ruby red, almost opaque. Aromas of red fruits (strawberry, cherry), violet and liquorice. Nice, fresh body; smooth tannins; long fruity finish. Suggested Retail Price: $84.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5L magnum - $190.99 / bottle 79

183. 2018 Mordorée, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, La Reine des Bois 6/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley - Châteauneuf du Pape AOC 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah, 5% Vaccarese. Aged 10 months, 20% in oak barrels, 70% in stainless steel tanks.

"The 2018 Châteauneuf du Pape La Reine des Bois (presented as a prospective blend, from tank and barrel) features scents of peppered raspberries. It's full-bodied but lively, with the creamy, lush feel that typifies this bottling, and a lingering finish. Despite all of the work required early in the season, it's turned out beautifully. - Joe Czerwinski" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue 245, October 2019), 93-95 pts Suggested Retail Price: $111.99 / bottle *also available in 1.5L magnum - $242.99 / bottle

ROSÉ

184. 2019 H.B. Languedoc Rose 12/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon - Côteaux du Languedoc 100% Grenache. Aged on the fine lees for a few months. The wine comes from vineyards planted on clay and limestone hillsides (“costieres”), bordering the Etang de Thau, a coastal lagoon situated between the port of Sète and Cap d’Agde. Beautiful bright pink salmon color. The expressive bouquet is complex and charming, with intense notes of grapefruit, clementine, strawberries and currants. The palate is delicate and balanced, developing red fruit flavors and ample balance. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

185. 2019 Chateau des Landes, Caprices d’Anaïs, Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Bordeaux 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon This cuvée was created in 2005 to honor Nicolas' first daughter, Anais. Caprice d'Anais means "Anais' Whim". Grapes are from 30-year-old vines. Pale pink with salmon hues. The aromatic nose is dominated with floral and fruity notes. The flavors are similar, making this fresh and zesty wine quite quaffable. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

186. 2019 Chateau Suau, Bordeaux Rosé 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: France – Bordeaux 100% Cabernet Sauvignon The wine is produced from Cabernet Sauvignon from the first press. It displays aromatic flavors of red fruits (raspberry, currant, blackcurrant) and delivers a rich palate, soft and tasty, fresh and crisp aftertaste. Suggested Retail Price: $20.99 / bottle

187. 2018 Michel Thomas, Sancerre Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley - Sancerre 100% Pinot Noir. Aged on the lees for a few months (no oak). The soil is a blend of Caillotes and Terre Blanche. Light, bright pink. Red currant, strawberry and chalk on the nose, with a touch of orange gaining strength with air. Dusty red fruit and citrus flavors are braced by tangy minerality, which adds lift and cut. Uncompromising in the best way, finishing with excellent clarity and echoes of lemon and orange zest. Suggested Retail Price: $32.99 / bottle

188. 2019 Reverdy, Sancerre Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley - Sancerre 100% Pinot Noir (90% press wine, 10% saignee from the Pinot Noir Rouge). 25-year-old vines on clay/limestone/marl soil. Sustainably farmed. The wine shows a pale salmon pink color and offers delicate aromas of roses and orange blossom that will develop into gooseberry and peach blossoms as the temperature in the glass rises. The palate is crisp, lean and elegant, but the flavors are quite persistent with cherry, blackcurrant, apricot and red currant aromas. Suggested Retail Price: $31.99 / bottle

189. 2019 Alain de la Treille, Le Rosé, Vin de France 12/750ml Source: France – Loire Valley 40% Gamay, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Pinot Noir . A very aromatic dry rosé with tons of fresh strawberry and watermelon flavors. Le Rosé displays an elegant fruitiness with a nice, balanced finish. Vineyards are located outside of the AOC boundaries, hence the Vin de France classification. Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle

190. 2019 Alain de la Treille, Rosé d'Anjou 12/750ml Source: France–Loire 50% Gamay and 50% Grolleau The Rosé d'Anjou AOC, also known as Anjou Rosé AOC, produces medium-sweet rosés. Wines are made predominantly from Grolleau, with percentages of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Malbec and Pineau d'Aunis permitted. Anjou soils reflect the geological identity of its border position between Armorican and Parisian basins. The terroirs consist of metamorphic and crystalline rocks (schist, sandstone) known as Anjou Noir, and ‘Terres Blanches’ (white earth) limestone known as Anjou Blanc. The AOC covers 1,890 hectares (4,668 acres). The Grolleau grape dervies its name from the French word ‘grolle’, meaning crow – a reflection of the dark black color of the grapes. Crisp and refreshing with vibrant aromas of strawberry and raspberry. Juicy and well- balanced with a long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

191. 2019 Castelmaure, Corbières, Vin-Gris Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Corbières 80% Grenache, 10% Carignan, and 10% Cinsault. A pale pink color names this lively and refreshing vin-gris, with raspberry and cherry aromas with floral nuances. Medium-bodied with juicy acidity and lingering finish. Smooth, refreshing in an easy-drinking style. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

192. 2018 Rubus, Vin-Gris Rose 12/750ml Source: France - Languedoc-Roussillon - Corbières 80% Grenache, 10% Carignan, and 10% Cinsault. Aged on the lees for 3 months. For this special blend for Kysela, the producer devoted extra focus to the pruning technique, lowering yields, sorting the grapes, selecting the tanks & continuing their environmentally conscious approach to vine growing, harvest and winemaking. Pale pink rose color with salmon hues. Delicate strawberry nose, savory berries and cherries, and a touch of dried herbs and minerality. A classic gris de gris at a great value price. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

2019 Rubus, Vin-Gris Rose 12/750ml Source: France - Languedoc-Roussillon - Corbières AVAILABLE IN RUBUS SECTION

193. 2019 Alain Jaume, Côtes du Rhone Rosé, “Bellissime” 12/750ml Source: France-Rhone Valley-Côtes du Rhône AOC 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre. Organically made. Salmon-pink color; clear and brilliant. The nose is fruity and spicy, reminiscent of wild strawberry and fine Provençal spices. The palate is full, well-balanced and fruity, with a long, fresh finish. A beautiful and delicate rosé. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

194. 2019 Alain Jaume, Tavel Rosé, Le Cretace 12/750ml Source: France-Rhone Valley-Tavel AOC 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Rosé de saignée (bleed technique) with a vibrant ruby color, complex and elegant, notes of crushed strawberries and rose petals. Tavel Le Cretace Rose gives up vibrant wild strawberry, watermelon, crushed flowers and hints of spice to go with a medium-bodied, layered and seamless profile on the palate. A classic rose from this appellation, enjoy this beauty with food over the coming year or two. Suggested Retail Price: $28.99 / bottle

195. 2019 Mordorée, Côtes du Rhone, Rosé, La Dame Rousse 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Côtes du Rhône AOC 40% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre. 25-year-old vines. Organically made. This dry, crisp, light, salmon-colored offering has ample aromas of framboise, blood orange and wild cherries. Round, fresh and long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

196. 2019 Mordorée, Tavel, Rosé, La Dame Rousse 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC 60% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% Bourboulenc and 5% Clairette. 40-year-old vines from three terroirs: galets roules (cobblestones), flat white limestones & sandy soils. Lovely rose color with blueish hints. Fruity aromas - strawberry, cherry, redcurrant, pink grapefruit & tangerine - combine with floral scents or class rose fragrance. Fresh, round and smooth. Suggested Retail Price: $35.99 / bottle

197. 2018 Mordorée, Tavel, Rosé, La Dame Rousse 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC 60% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% Bourboulenc and 5% Clairette. 40-year-old vines. Mordorée’s Tavel Rose is a beautiful blend of three terroirs: galets roules (cobblestones), flat white limestones & sandy soils.

"Medium pink rose. Made from 40-year-old vines cultivated biodynamically, this is classic Tavel with alluring scents of red cherry skin and ripe, sun-drenched raspberry. A crisp attack introduces the medium weight palate with lovely, fresh dark red plum and berries complemented by spice and savory notes…Consistently one of our favorite Tavels.” - - International Wine Review (May 2019), 91 pts - Jeb Dunnuck (August 16th, 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $35.99 / bottle

198. 2019 Mordorée, Tavel, Rosé, La Reine des Bois 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC 60% Grenache, 15% Clairette, 10% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 5% Bourboulenc. La Reine des Bois - "Queen of the Woods" - represents premium quality from Domaine de la Mordorée. Sourced from vines on the Vallongue plateau; galet roulés soil. Bright pink color. Complex aromas of white flowers, raspberry, pomegranate, strawberry and light menthol. Fresh, vibrant, long & complex. Suggested Retail Price: $44.99 / bottle

199. 2018 Mordorée, Tavel, Rosé, La Reine des Bois 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC 60% Grenache, 15% Clairette, 10% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 5% Bourboulenc. La Reine des Bois - "Queen of the Woods" - represents premium quality from Domaine de la Mordorée. Sourced from vines on the Vallongue plateau; galet roulés soil.

"Always one of Tavel's best bottlings, Mordorée's 2018 Tavel La Reine des Bois is a bit less ripe and impressive than previous vintages, but it's still excellent. Hints of crushed stone accent red currant and grapefruit aromas, while the medium to full-bodied palate is smooth, silky and intense, finishing on a peppery note. - Joe Czerwinski" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 91 pts - Jeb Dunnuck (August 16th, 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $44.99 / bottle

200. 2019 Corne Loup, Tavel, Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC 65% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, and the remaining 10% are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Carignan. All grapes are from a famous sub-parcel called the Plateau de Vallongue, between Tavel and Lirac AOC's. The 20 hectare-vineyards are located in the hamlets of Oliver, Campet, Vestides and Vallongue, and contain a blend of all 3 soils types you can find in the AOC: • Vestides is located West of the village of Tavel. The terroir is made of flat white stones. • Vallongue is located Northeast of the Village of Tavel. The terroir is similar to Châteauneuf du Pape, with a lot of pebble stones. (Galets Roules). • Olivet is located South-East of the village of Tavel. The terroir is made of sandy soils and some stones. Elegant, refreshing, food-friendly and versatile, this Tavel offers mouth-watering aromas of strawberry and berry pie. Suggested Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

201. 2019 Ségriès, Tavel, Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Rhone Valley – Tavel AOC 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 10% Clairette, 10% Syrah. 60-year-old vines. 'Vin de saignee'. Beautiful ripe cherry and red berry aromas with floral scents. Good concentration on the palate, flavorful and perfectly balanced. Racy acidity and mineral backbone make it a great match with Provençal or Asian cuisine, grilled meat, or fresh fruit salads. Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

202. 2018 Domaine de la Begude, Bandol, Rose 6/750ml Source: France – Bandol AOC 70% Mourvèdre, 20% Cinsault and 10% Grenache. Aged 18 months in oak cask. The wine boasts a youthful coral color and offers fruity notes of strawberry, cherry blossom and watermelon. Juicy and generous in the mouth, quenching and round with a nice balanced finish. Open ½ hour before serving and decanting is highly recommended. Suggested Retail Price: $38.99 / bottle

203. 2018 Domaine de la Begude, Bandol, Rose, L’lrreductible 6/750ml Source: France – Bandol AOC 95% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache. Aged 2 months on fine lees in stainless steel. The name "L'Irreductible" means one that will never give up - stubborn, but in a good way.

204. 2019 Lima, Vinho Verde Rose 6/750ml Source: Portugal - Vinho Verde This beautiful, lightly spritzy, strawberry-colored rosé comes from 75% Souzao, 15% Borracal, and 10% Espadeiro: • Souzao (or Sousao or Vinhao) is a Portuguese wine grape used in the production of port wine. While originating in the Minho regions, it is used primarily in Australia, California and South Africa. In Portugal, it is also an authorized planting in the Douro, and Dão-Lafões area (Vinho do Dão). The grape is known for the deep color it produces in a wine as well as its coarse and raisiny taste. • Borracal, also known as Caiño tinto, is a red Galician wine grape variety that is also grown in Portugal's Vinho Verde wine region. In Spain, it is a permitted variety in the DO's of Rias Baixas and Ribeiro, where it produces highly perfumed wines with noticeable tartness and high acidity. • Espadeiro is a red Portuguese wine grape planted primarily in the Minho region for making Vinho Verde. It is also grown across the border, in Galicia, Spain, where it is used to make light bodied wines. This Vinho Verde Rose has a bright pink color, fresh aromas of strawberry and raspberry along with subtle notes of citrus. The palate indicates a youthful but elegant, well-balanced and fresh wine with a long, lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle

205. 2019 Hugl, Zweigelt Rosé 12/750ml Source: Austria - Weinviertel 100% Zweigelt Cherry, strawberry and floral aromas. Medium-bodied; lively and refreshing with nice balance. Long and pleasant finish. Enjoy as an aperitif or with any light fare with friends. Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle

206. 2018 Hugl, Zweigelt Rosé 12/750ml Source: Austria - Weinviertel 100% Zweigelt The wine offers delicate strawberry, cherry and floral aromas. On the palate it is medium- bodied, lively and refreshing, beautifully balanced. A long and pleasant finish. The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2019 - Vinepair Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle

207. NV Hugl, Le Secco Rosé 12/750ml Source: Austria - Weinviertel 100% Zweigelt. Charmat method; aged on the lees for 3 months in stainless steel. Slight filtration before bottling. Lively, fruity bouquet of strawberry, cherry and floral aromas. Refreshing and beautifully balanced, this is a great wine to enjoy as an aperitif. This is a Secco for the whole day and the whole night! Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

208. 2019 Maipe, Malbec Rosé 12/750ml Source: Argentina – Mendoza – Lujan de Cuyo 100% Malbec. Maipe means "Lord of the Wind" in Quechua. The Andean people still invoke his name to clear the skies after a heavy rain, or to temper the summer heat. Intense pink color with violet hints. Fresh red fruit bouquet, strawberry and cherry flavors, balanced acidity, dry and lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

209. 2019 Riebeek, Cape Rosé 12/750ml Source: South Africa – Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Pinotage An elegant rosé made from South Africa’s own Pinotage grape. Bursting with flavors of fresh strawberries and ripe cherries, with a crisp dryness on the palate. Fresh and fruity style. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

210. 2019 Burgo Viejo, Rioja, Rosado 12/750ml Source: Spain - Rioja 100% Garnacha. Burgo Viejo Rosado Wine is typical of the style developed in Rioja for years. Vinification has been improved to retain vibrant fruit and display colorful aromas when served. The wine has bright strawberry color and aroma, with hints of raspberry and intense strawberry flavors. A crisp and refreshing finish. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

211. 2019 Tres Ojos, Rosado, Calatayud 12/750ml Source: Spain - Calatayud 50% Garnacha and 50% Tempranillo Our Tres Ojos – “three eyes” – is named after an ancient walking bridge in the city of Calatayud. The bridge’s three arches earned it the nickname ‘tres ojos’. This fresh, crisp and juicy Rose is made of 50% Garnacha and 50% Tempranillo. It displays beautiful strawberry and raspberry fruits, medium acidity and a refreshing finish. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

212. NV Montino Rosé Petillant 12/750ml South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region – Swartland 85% Muscat and 15% Pinotage An irresistible juicy, naturally sweet rose, Montino Rose is a pretty cherry pink color, with tempting crushed strawberry and Turkish delight aromas that explode in succulent candied red berry flavors. It offers an abundant bouquet of red berries in a refreshing, sparkling style. Delightfully light, delicate and mouth-wateringly fruity. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

GERMANY

Weingut Bastgen Founded in 1850, Weingut Bastgen is located on the tiny hamlet of Monzel, not far from Bernkastel- Kues. The current owners are husband-and-wife team Armin Vogel and Mona Bastgen, who began working in the winery in 1993.

Mona and Armin meticulously tend 16 acres of vines growing in slate soil, 80% of which is Riesling. The vineyards are located in Kesten, known for its impressively steep terrace overlooking the Mosel River, and planted to 50-year old vines. The vines produce very small, ripe berries that are very tasty. The average total production is 3,300 cases.

Bastgen is a member of the elite Bernkasteler Ring.

213. 2018 Bastgen, Blauschiefer Riesling 12/750ml Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Riesling from 50+ year old vines.

"From nose to finish, this is an ebulliently fruity wine offering loads of concentrated white peach and apricot notes. It's just a shade off-dry and an easy people-pleaser, but it's also a surprisingly stealthy wine with a finish that feels cut by shards of slate and salt. An elegant, satisfying wine with wide appeal. - Anna LEE C. IIJIMA" - Wine Enthusiast (October 2019), 89 pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

214. 2018 Bastgen, Kestener Paulinsberg Riesling Kabinett 12/750ml Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Riesling from 50+ year old vines. Yellow color with green highlights. Beautiful peach aromas on the nose, rich and ripe fruits on the mouth with a refreshing acidity and honey notes. A very pleasing wine! Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle

215. 2017 Bastgen, Kestener Paulinshofsberg Riesling Spätlese 12/750ml Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Riesling from 50+ year old vines. Crisp notes of peach & lime with a beautiful minerality. Textured and bright with well-integrated acidity. Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

216. 2018 Bastgen, Berncastel-Cueser, Riesling, Spätlese, Trocken 12/750ml Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Riesling from 50+ year old vines. Bright, clean, fresh and zesty. Grapefruit like flavors. Fruity aromas and a nice minerality, typical of the Riesling grape grown on blue slate soil. Round, rich and a very long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 / bottle

Weingut Hansen-Lauer In 1919, Josef Hansen, originally a baker founded the domain Hansen in Bernkastel, after he had taken over the vineyards from his brother. In 1956, his son, Reinhold, took over the winery. In 1967, Reinhold began renting vineyards from his wife’s family. From that point on, they worked together in the vineyard and winery, and they added the family name of his wife, Lauer, to the name of the domain , hence forming Hansen-Lauer.

Since 1994, Hansen-Lauer is under the direction of Thomas Hansen, son of Reinhold & third generation winemaker. The domain covers 2 hectares (4.94 acres) of vineyards, situated around the town of Bernkastel-Kues, in the picturesque valley of the Middle Mosel. The wine production is 100% Riesling; about 1,200 cases per year.

217. 2018 Hansen Lauer, Bernkasteler Badstube, Riesling 12/750ml Source: Germany - Mosel 100% Riesling. Aged on the lees for 6 months. A lovely Mosel Riesling with a lot of minerality and a hint of stewed apple, cantaloupe and dried orange flavors. The finish is long and clean, making it quite quaffable. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

218. 2015 Hansen Lauer, Bernkasteler Graben, Riesling Spätlese 12/750ml Source: Germany - Mosel 100% Riesling. Aged on the lees for 3 months.

“Opulent tropical fruit and florals perfume this decadently ripe yet bracing wine. It's intensely fruity and juicy yet spine tingling with acidity. Blossom and honey notes leave a lingering, pleasantly viscous trail of sweetness on the palate. Delightful now but likely to hold through 2022.” - Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th, 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $26.99 / bottle 90

219. 2016 Hansen Lauer, Sekt, Riesling Brut 12/750ml Source: Germany – Mosel 100% Riesling. Bottle fermented; aged on the lees 12 months during secondary fermentation. The vineyard is situated at the beginning of a long stretch of approximately 1.5 million vines.

"Swirls of honey, tangerine, brioche and mineral perfume this lavishly floral sparkling wine. The palate is crispy and peachy but intently stony, too. An easy drinking but elegant and satisfying sip with delicate effervescence. - Anna Lee C. Iijima" - Wine Enthusiast (December 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $27.99

Weingut Weller-Lehnert (Weingut Matheus) Weller-Lehnert is a family winery located in the Middle Mosel's Piesport region. This eighth-generation organization is rooted in tradition and committed to producing wines of the highest quality. Weller- Lehnert is a member of the "Bernkasteler Ring", the oldest wine auction company on the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer.

The winery is run by Petra & Jörg Matheus, who took over in 1991. They manage the winery with their sons Frank & Kai, both of whom are earning degrees in Viticulture and Oenology. They produce wines under the brands Weller-Lehnert, Matheus & Maringer-Reif.

The winery covers 18 hectares over select Piesporter locations, one of which is the world-famous "Piesporter Goldtröpchen". Other vineyards are in Piesporter Domherr, Piesporter Falkenberg, Piesporter Grafenberg and Piesporter Treppchen. The Matheus philosophy is "as much as necessary, as little as possible" - gentle grape processing is followed by a gentle winemaking & temperature- controlled fermentation. They intervene as little as possible, allowing the terroir to shine through.

220. 2017 Matheus, Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling 12/1.0L Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Riesling Deutscher Qualitätswein means that the wine comes from one of the 13 designated wine regions. A beautiful wine with delicate perfumed aromas. Medium bodied, well balanced, filled with peaches and green apples. Crisp with a fresh acidity. Great value in a liter package! Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

221. 2018 Matheus, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Kabinett 12/750ml Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Riesling This Goldtröpfchen ranks as an unofficial "Grand Cru", delivering light floral and fresh Kabinett style wines.

"A crystalline touch of sugar accents pristine white grapefruit and peach in this zippy off-dry Riesling. Lemon-lime acidity and just a touch of crushed minerality lend edge to this effortlessly easy-drinking wine. A lovely aperitif or summer sip to enjoy now– 2023. - Anna LEE C. IIJIMA" - Wine Enthusiast (October 2019), 88 pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

Weingut Gessinger The Gessinger family has been making wine in the Mosel since 1680. Current owner & winemaker is Albert Gessinger, with involvement from his daughter, Sarah. The family, who were once stone masons, is originally from Trentino-Alto Adige.

Their vineyards are located in the famous Zeltinger region, the longest continuous south-facing slope on the Mosel. They have three vineyards: Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Zeltinger Schlossberg and Zeltinger Himmelreich. The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr vineyard is further divided into two subunits – “Caldo Infernale” (hot cauldron) and Josefsberg (‘Joseph’s hill’ in old vines).

The Estate consists of 8 acres (3.2 hectares), planted to 80% Riesling, 15% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), and 5% Dornfelder (new red wine clone developed in 1956). All of their white wines are 100% Riesling planted on Devonian slate.

Gessinger’s production is quite small, at less than 2,000 cases annually. Weingut Gessinger joined the Bernkasteler Ring in 1899.

222. 2018 Gessinger, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese Josefsberg (Old Vines) 12/750ml Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Riesling The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr (sundial) vineyard is known for its Devonian slate (without greywacke) and has even more extreme steep slopes – up to 25 degrees (45 % pitch)! A late harvest wine produced from grapes picked around 7 days after regular harvest time. The wine is rich, intense, and full flavored, with pear, honeysuckle, apple and great acidity that make it a balanced and elegant wine. Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 / bottle

223. 2016 Gessinger, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, Alte Reben, Caldo Infernale 12/750ml CERTIFIED VEGAN Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Riesling

"Sun-kissed yellow cherry and mango notes are juxtaposed by struck flint, salt and slate in this spry yet powerfully fruity Riesling. The midpalate is sweet and spicy yet intensely mineral, reverberating through a long, stony finish. Drinks well already but likely to improve from 2021." - Wine Enthusiast (April 2018), 91 pts - CELLAR SELECTION Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 / bottle

Weingut Dr. Leimbrock – C. Schmidt Founded in 1750, Weingut Dr. Leimbrock – C. Schmidt has a rich history of generations of winemaking. In the late 19th century, Emilie Herrmann Leimbrock, a young widowed mother, followed in her father’s footsteps and successfully led her winery until her retirement. The story goes that she kept the cellar key under her pillow until shortly before her death.

In the mid-20th century, Emilie’s grandson Friedhelm took a special interest in the family’s winemaking business. He married married Eleonore ‘Lore’ Schmidt, also from a family winery, Conrad Schmidt in Brauneberg. Together they cultivated steep slopes in the best vineyards of the Middle Mosel, which they brought from the farms of their ancestors into their marriage. Lore Leimbrock completed viticultural training, as well as a home economics additional education, applying her knowledge to both viticulture and hospitality at the winery. Friedhelm Leimbrock, who graduated as a master winemaker, led his own company and served as chairman of the supervisory board of the Middle Mosel.

Friedhelm and Lore Leimbrock's firstborn son, Friedrich Wilhelm Leimbrock, completed viticultural training, a oenology study in Geisenheim and a doctorate on cross-sectioning in steep slope wine growing. Since the age of 16, Dr. Friedhelm Leimbrock has served as winemaker. After completing her studies in business administration in Mainz and her viticultural training in Trier, their youngest daughter, Ulrike Leimbrock, started working in the family winery in 1982. For many years she, along with her mother Lore, has led the winery. Ulrike officially took over operations in 2013, and today her daughter, Andrea Oeffling, is involved in sales & marketing.

The Leimbrock focus is on dry and semi-dry Rieslings; Spätlese and Auslese wines. Their current vineyard, established in 1967, covers 22 acres (8.5 hectares) of ‘Devon’ soil (weathered slate) in some of the best locations on the Mosel - Graacher Himmelreich (0.3 ha), Bernkasteler Bratenhöfchen/Badstube (0.4 ha), Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr (0.6 ha), Brauneberger Juffer (0.9 ha), Mülheimer Sonnenlay (2.8 ha). Annual production is 7,500 9L cases; 90% of their production is sold in Europe

224. 2016 Dr. Leimbrock, Estate Riesling 12/750ml Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Devonian slate Riesling Typical Riesling, fresh and fruity, easy drinking. Suggested Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle

225. 2015 Dr. Leimbrock Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Spatlese 12/750ml Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Riesling. Aged 6 months in large oak barrels. Brauneberger Juffer and Juffer-Sonnenuhr are some of the most prestigious vineyards in Mosel. The south facing vineyards receive the best conditions for growing Riesling vines.

"Possessing a richer, off-dry style, yet still clean and balanced, the 2015 Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Spätlese offers terrific notes of crushed rocks, dried herbs, and sugared citrus to go with a medium to full-bodied, textured, layered style on the palate that makes it incredibly drinkable. As with the other Riesling from this estate, it’s impeccably made and is going to shine on the dinner table." - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th, 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 / bottle

226. 2015 Dr. Leimbrock Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Auslese 12/750ml Source: Germany-Mosel 100% Riesling. Aged 6 months in large oak barrels. Grapes come from Brauneberger Juffer and Juffer-Sonnenuhr - some of the most prestigious vineyards in the Mosel winegrowing region. The vineyard faces south and provides the best conditions for growing Riesling.

"The 2015 Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Auslese boasts a big, sweet, full-bodied style that nevertheless stays clean and nicely balanced. Showing lots of sugared citrus, quince, mint, and hints of diesel fumes, it shines for this mid-palate depth, has terrific balance between its acidity and sugar, and offers a great finish. This cuvée comes from vines planted in 1990 and was brought up all in large oak barrels." - Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th, 2019), 92 pts - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (October 2017), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $40.99 / bottle

Weinkeller Winzer von Erbach Winzer von Erbach’s wine growers’ organization was founded in 1897. Their cellar was built in 1903 in the “Art Nouveau” style. Today they have 32 vintners who deliver grapes from the Erbach and Rauenthal vineyards to their cellar, and they are the most highly rated wine cooperation in the Rheingau region, known for their high-quality Riesling wines with a strong price-value relationship.

Together with the Mosel region, Rheingau is famous for growing top quality Riesling grape. Rheingau is a smaller region, with 3,200 hectares (7,904 acres) in a 45 kilometer stretch from Wiesbaden to Lorchhausen. It is an unequivocally cool area, yielding more elegant & refreshing wines, rather than robust & intense

More than 30% of the Winzer von Erbach’s vineyards are located in the top spots of the Rheingau called "erstes Gewächs" (first growth). 50 hectares are cultivated in the following locations in Erbach and Kiedrich: Erbacher Michelmark (12 hectares), Erbacher Steinmorgen (8 hectares), Erbacher Honigberg (20 hectares) and Kiedricher Sandgrub (10 hectares). Average production is around 27,000 cases per year.

Bottling is done in spring and early summer to preserve the fresh and fruity Riesling character. Because of its pronounced fruity acidity, you can store Rheingau Riesling longer than other white wines, especially when they are sweet (8-25 years and more).

227. 2018 Weinkeller Erbach, Rheingau Riesling 12/1.0L Source: Germany-Rheingau 100% Riesling This southwest-facing vineyard has particularly deep loose-clay and meadow soils. This area's name is derived from the good honey-producing plants that grew on the hill before it was cultivated. They are situated next to the famous Steinberg vineyard at the same altitude level. Round and refreshing wine with light touches of lemon and lime on the nose. Slightly sweet with juicy and fruity flavors. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

228. 2016 Winzer von Erbach, Rheingau Erbacher Honigberg Riesling Spätlese 12/750ml Source: Germany-Rheingau 100% Riesling From the famous Erbacher Honigberg vineyard; 20-year-old vines on average. Honigberg means ‘honey hill’. Cool fermentation, matured on the lees for 2 months before bottling, with a slight filtration. Honeyed style, rich minerality and luscious creaminess. Flavors of baked pineapple and pear. Fresh and juicy on the finish. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

GREECE

Lyrarakis The Lyrarakis Estate is a family winery with a strong focus on rare local varieties and single variety wines.

When the company was founded in 1966, the dominant varieties included Vilana, Kotsifali and Mantilaria. After careful selection of the Vilana strain, the first organized planting of this variety was completed, which served to supply the farmers of the region. The family furthered their grape growing efforts, and in the late 1980s, they attempted to save two rare native varieties, Dafni and Plyto, from the Phylloxera blight. Efforts were ultimately successful, and the Lyrarakis family first offered those two varietal wines in the early 1990s. They are credited with the revival of these two ancient Cretan varieties, as well as working with a third “vineyard treasure”, the indigenous Melissaki.

Lyrarakis vineyards cover 37 acres in the village of Alagni, in the heart of Heraklion, amongst the Lasithi mountains of Crete’s Pexa region. The area’s wine producing traditions are evident in the stone-carved wine presses from the Venetian era scattered throughout the region. They produce seven single-variety wines from native grapes.

229. 2017 Lyrarakis, Assyrtiko 12/750ml (CERTIFIED VEGAN) Source: Greece – Crete – Voila area 100% Assyrtiko. Aged on the lees for four months. Grown on loam soil, the marvelously ripe grapes give this wine a crispy & rich mouthfeel with a mineral and chalky character.

"From the eastern end of Crete, nearly 2,000 feet above the Mediterranean, this assyrtiko grows in loamy soils. It’s stony, waxy and broad in its lemon flavors, with grippy acidity and sea-spray minerality. It feels young and punchy, wanting rich seafood to match." - Wine & Spirits Magazine (August 2018), 91 pts - 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards, 91 pts - SILVER MEDAL Suggested Retail Price: $28.99 / bottle

230. 2016 Lyrarakis, Red 12/750ml (CERTIFIED VEGAN) Source: Greece – Crete – Alagni area 75% Syrah, 25% Kotsifali. 15% of the wine has been aged in oak barrels for 12 months. The wine is produced in the Alagni area, central Crete, in vineyards located at 480 meters above sea level. Deep red color. Delicate balance of delicious dark fruit highlighted by peppery notes and hints of sweet spices. Rich and long with deep fruity flavors, very smooth tannins and a piquant aftertaste. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

231. 2014 Lyrarakis, Mandilari Plakoura 12/750ml Source: Greece – Crete – Karkadiotisa area 100% Mandilari. Aged for 12 months in new and used oak barrels and then stored in bottled for 9 months before release. The rare low-yield Plakoura vineyard is the equivalent to a Premier Cru slope at 500 meters altitude, with sandy, stony soil. The head-trained pruning, in combination with the northeast exposure of the vineyard and plenty of sunshine, ensures that the grapes reach optimum ripeness at the time of harvest. Very thorough cultivation helps us achieve extremely low yields, resulting in a very concentrated wine with a deep red color, excellent structure, and long aging potential. Deep, intense red color. In the nose, complex aromas of juicy plums, toffee and licorice are superbly balanced by the chocolate and vanilla notes provided by its ageing process in oak. In the mouth it is well concentrated with a lively lingering finish. This wine has an excellent bottle aging potential of 10+ years. Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

232. NV Lyrarakis, Za Za Zu Sparkling 12/750ml Source: Greece – Crete – Alagani area Blend of Vilana, Vidiano and Muscat of Spina. Hand harvested in the last week of August. Grapes are vinified separately. Blending was performed using internal tasting results, choosing the ones with the best characteristics of texture and freshness. Secondary fermentation adds subtle creamy complexity and gives the wine its attractive fine gas bead and mousse. Aromas of apple and cherry blossom, with hints of baby’s breath, lily and a garden of white flowers. Subtle peach and juicy stone fruit lend delicate sweetness and tickle the tongue with bubbly delight. Nice packaging! Suggested Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

ITALY

Cantina Gambellara Cantina di Gambellara was founded in 1947 by a group of 26 associated vine growers, becoming the first cooperative winery in the Vicenza province. Today the cooperative has 365 members, 650 hectares of vineyard and an annual production of nearly one million cases.

Cantina di Gambellara is in the middle of four historic DOC production areas: Gambellara, Colli Berici, Lessini Durello and Soave. The vineyards are mainly located on the hillsides of Gambellara, famous for their volcanic 97

soil; tophus and basaltic rocks that emerge on the surface in columns with polyhedric shapes. The soil is rich in mineral salts, potassium and magnesium, giving the grapes great richness and aromatics.

About 50% of the vineyards are located on plains, providing the source for table wines and blends. The remaining 50% are ancient vineyards located on hills surrounding the villages of Gambellara, Soave, Zarmeghedo, Montebello and Montorso Vicentino. Production is low here, but quality is outstanding.

233. NV Gambellara, Lessini Durello, Vino Spumante Burt 6/750ml Source: Italy - Veneto – Lessini Durello DOC 100% Durello The wine shows a soft and bright straw yellow color and a bouquet of fresh citrus fruits. On the palate, there is a slight acidity combined with flavors of green apple. A fine and persistent perlage. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

234. 2018 Gambellara, Soave, I Basalti 12/750ml Source: Italy - Veneto - Soave DOC 100% Garganega. The grapes are destemmed and softly pressed. Fermentation under controlled temperature in steel thanks with refinement on the yeasts for 3 months. Brilliant straw yellow with fresh fruit perfumes, especially apple and pear, and floral notes. The taste is very fresh and fruity (yellow plum, star fruit and ground ginger), with fresh acidity. Volcanic soils and mineral “crunch”. Suggested Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

235. 2018 Prime Brume, Soave 12/750ml Source: Italy - Veneto - Soave DOC 100% Garganega Brilliant straw color with scents of fresh apple and pear. Fresh and light in taste, rich minerality and Garganega unobstructed by oak. Ideal as aperitif, light main courses such as pasta and risotto, shellfish and fish, soups and vegetables Suggested Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

Cortenova Cortenova is a Kysela Pere et Fils trademark, used for Italian value wines of premium quality.

236. 2018 Cortenova, Pinot Grigio 12/750ml Source: Italy - Veneto 100% Pinot Grigio Light Straw yellow with emerald green reflections. Hints of pears, apricots and bananas abound a fresh and floral bouquet. Light and citrusy with easy drinking style and flavor density. Perfect as an aperitif or pairs well with seafood and pasta dishes. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle *also available in 1.5L magnum, $22.99 / bottle

237. 2017 Cortenova, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 12/750ml Source: Italy – Veneto 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Deep ruby red color with violet highlights and a pleasant and fruity bouquet. Full bodied, soft tannins and good acidity. Excellent with pasta dishes and red meats. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

238. 2018 Cortenova, Primitivo 12/750ml Source: Italy - Puglia 100% Primitivo Dark, ruby-red color with violet highlights. Intense and fragrant bouquet with a rich array of red and black fruit aromas and flavors. Harmonious and velvety on the palate. Great balance and structure. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

Cantine Volpi Founded in Tortona, in the Province of Alessandria in the far-off 1914, Cantine Volpi is a multi-generational, well recognized Italian wine company. They established their organic portfolio in 1999, using a form of clean agriculture, without pesticides and chemical substances, in accordance with the rules set by the organic bodies. The main objective is to maintain a healthy and biologically active soil. They only use natural fertilizers, such as composted animal manure and encourage natural predators of insect pests. They allow plants to grow in the vineyard in order to promote biodiversity.

The team of oenologists is led by Federico Riolfo, who follows a natural approach to winemaking: no sub fining agents (except from bentonite that comes from chalk), no added sugar, only natural yeasts, and minimal use of sulfur dioxide as an antioxidant.

Wines are certified by the I.C.E.A. (the Italian institute for ethic and environmental certification), and all wines are bottled in the state-of-the-art winery in Tortona, Piedmont. The winery benefits from a brand new fully automatic bottling line, and all wines are stocked in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.

239. 2018 Boira', Pinot Grigio 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) Source: Italy – Veneto 100% Pinot Grigio. Aged 3 months in the bottle. Organic. Boira' Pinot Grigio is made from certified organically farmed vineyards surrounding the city of Verona. The wine shows a brilliant straw color with golden reflections. Fresh and floral bouquet with a hint of pears, apricots and bananas blended with intense aromas of acacia flowers. Fresh and inviting on the palate with bright fruit and an easy drinking style with a pleasing hint of almonds in the aftertaste. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

Botter Casa Vinicola Botter – producer of Kysela’s Resonata, Meridia & Codirosso brands - is a family owned winery headquartered in Fossalta di Piave, a small town near Venice. Founded in 1928 by Carlo and Maria Botter, the business started by selling wine in barrels, before moving to bottled wine in the ‘60’s. Today Botter is on the largest producers and exporters of Italian wines. The winery is run by the third generation, Luca, Annalisa & Alessandro Botter.

Botter follows a multi-territorial approach, offering wines from all over Italy - Veneto, Abruzzo, Campania, Puglia, Sicily and more. They have a storage capacity of 23.5 million liters, with 452 fermentation tanks and 5 bottling lines.

Their site La di Motte was established in the 70’s in Motta di Livenza. Vineyards are planted on the border between Veneto and Friuli. This site is a tribute to Grandmother Maria, from Friuli, a strong-willed entrepreneur. Their newest site, Masseria Doppio Passo, is in Puglia’s Salice Salentino. Here they have 1,500 hectares.

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240. 2018 Ornato, Pinot Grigio 12/750ml Source: Italy - Veneto - Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT 100% Pinot Grigio. Aged on the lees for 3-4 months in stainless steel tanks. This Pinot Grigio is grown at the foot of the remains of what was once the stunning villa of the della Scala family, one of the most influential families in Verona from the early 1200's to the late 1300's. The much-admired ruler of Verona, Cangrande I della Scala, summered at this villa. Cangrande I was a great warrior, diplomatic prince and an important patron of the arts. He championed the works of Dante, Patrarch and Giotto. He created beautiful architecture throughout the city in the ornate, gothic style of his time. This label is a reproduction of the design taken from a fragment of the ornate and intricate art that once covered the ceilings of the villa. In Italian, Ornato means ornate or adorned. This label celebrates the beautiful, complex taste of the Della Scala family and the Gothic art of that period. Brilliant straw-colored wine with golden reflections. Fresh and floral bouquet with a hint of pears, apricots and bananas blended with the intense aroma of acacia flowers. Fresh and inviting with bright fruit and an easy drinking style with a pleasing hint of almonds in the aftertaste. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

241. 2017 Resonata, Nero d'Avola 12/750ml Source: Italy - Sicily - Sicilia IGT 100% Nero d'Avola. Aged on the lees for 3-4 months in stainless steel tanks. Dense ruby red with violet reflections. Lush and ripe bouquet full of mulberries, blackberries and spice. Harmonious and well balanced with good berry fruit in a spicy background. Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 / bottle

242. 2018 Meridia, Primitivo 12/750ml Source: Italy - Puglia 100% Primitivo from high density vineyards located in the Salento region of Apulia. Vines are trained “alberello” (bush vines). The soil is limestone and clay. Dense ruby red with violet reflections. A warm, spicy bouquet filled with bright, ripe plum aromas. It is rich, full and round with a delicate spiciness on the finish. Excellent with lamb, grilled and barbecued meats, dishes with olives or capers and seasoned cheeses. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle

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Velette When sitting on the terrace of the estate of Le Velette, with a glass of wine in hand, it is difficult to decide which masterpiece gives more pleasure, the striking view of the Orvieto Duomo or Corrado and Cecilia (brother and sister) Bottai’s Orvieto Classico.

The family owned estate of Le Velette lies high on some of the most coveted land in the heart of the zone of Orvieto Classico. Well the tradition of wine making at the estate dates back to the Etruscans, the current family has been making wine there since the 1870s. The Bottais are not people to sit on their ancient and noble laurels. They have worked hard to establish an intelligent equilibrium between tradition and modern enological techniques. Here, no grapes or wine is bought. Everything that goes into the bottle is carefully and selectively harvested from their own 90 hectares (222 acres) of vineyards. So dedicated are they to quality that they allow no more than 60 minutes at most to pass from when the grapes are picked to when they are pressed.

Orvieto should be a careful and harmonious blending of several grape types, the percentages of which are strictly dictated by DOC law. The Bottais use the minimum percentage of a select clone of Procanico (Trebbiano) and the maximum percentages of Grechetto and Drupeggio, which are the grapes that really give the wine its body and structure. They also use the maximum allowable of Verdello, which adds finesse and balance, and then add just a touch of Malvasia for dimension.

243. 2018 Le Velette Orvieto Classico, Amabile, Rasenna 12/750ml Source: Italy - Umbria - Orvieto DOC 30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello, 5% Drupeggio. Origin of the name: The first evidence of a society given to cultivating the grape on these hills is of Etruscan origin and the wine produced was most likely sweet. Hence a method and a tradition which have made the fortune of these lands for centuries. The word the Etruscans used for their people was precisely "Rasenna". A brilliant and pale straw color with golden reflections. The bouquet is complex and filled with ripe fruit and subtle spiciness. The palate is rich in flavor with a beguiling roundness and a subtle hint of spiciness. The finish is refreshingly fruity and not sweet or cloying. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

244. 2018 Velette Orvieto Classico, Secco, Berganorio 12/750ml Source: Italy - Umbria - Orvieto DOC 30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello 5% Drupeggio. Origin of the name: A tribute to the three families of workers who were responsible for the farms on this hillside from the early 19th century and who have cultivated the grape varieties of Orvieto D.O.C. for generations. The result of centuries of devotion, selection and experience, this wine is the taste portrait of this area: cool as the air on the Orvieto rock, soft as the surrounding hills, direct/candid/plain/frank/open and sincere like the local people. Brilliant, pale straw-color with emerald reflections. The bouquet is intense and filled with fresh fruit and floral nuances. In the palate, complex nuances of lemon, lime and apricots with a beguiling roundness and a fruity finish with a touch of bitter almond. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle 102

La Zerba In 1973, Ida Cozzio and Livio Lorenzi purchased La Zerba, a country estate in Ligurian-Piedmont Apennines, amongst the beautiful green hills of Gavi. In 1989, the family built a new winery, replacing the old barn that previously housed winemaking facilities. The first bottle was produced on March 29th, 1991, and the family celebrated their satisfaction with this first vintage.

The vineyards extend over 12 hectares (30 acres), surrounding the cellar. At 1,476 feet above sea level, they yield crisp white wines with zesty, mineral characteristics. They produce classic Gavi, and in top years, a special cru called Terra Rossa, Gavi. The winery fully converted to organic viticulture with the 2015 harvest.

The DOC Gavi was founded in 1974 and consists of these villages: Gavi, Tassarolo, Novi Ligure, Pasturana, Capriatta 'ba, Serravalle Scrivia, San Cristo Toro, Parodi, Bosio, and Carosio. The grape of Gavi is Cortese.

245. 2018 La Zerba, Gavi 12/750ml (Certified Organic) Source: Italy - Piemonte - Gavi DOCG 100% Cortese. Aged 5 months in stainless steel on its lees and a minimum of 3 months in the bottle. The wine shows a pale straw/yellow color, a delicate and quite elegant bouquet with a pleasing floral scent mingled with honeydew melon. Round on the palate, a nice body and a good balance between acidity and the ripe fruits. The finish is long, clean and persistent. Suggested Retail: $21.99 / bottle

Travignoli Travignoli, a name which literally means “Tra Vignoli” (between the vineyards), is located in the middle of Frescobaldi’s Nipozzano vineyard, in the heart of the Rufina zone. There is documented evidence that wine was first produced there in the 5th Century B.C. by the Etruscans who called it “Nectar of the Gods”. Count Busi and his family acquired the estate in the 1800’s.

Until current winemaker Giovanni Busi graduated from the prestigious enological school of Conegliano in 1979, the estate sold almost all of its production in demijohns to private clients. With the expert consultation of Giacomo Tachis, one of the most respected enologists in Italy, Giovanni began to bottle the wine of Travignoli. High acidity and tannins have always been characteristic of Rufina wines. The wines of Travignoli, however, due to Busi’s vinification methods, are more approachable than most, showing a subtle fruitiness against a strong tannin-acid backbone, even when fairly young.

Since he began bottling, Giovanni Busi’s collection of awards and accolades have continued to grow. Veronelli, Italy’s foremost wine writer gave him high marks in his catalogue and again in an article in a national magazine, L’Expresso, saying that the recent releases from the estate demonstrate that “the young Giovanni Busi knows what he is doing and that another important estate is developing in the zone.” Gambero Rosso has also praised the estate and highly rated its wines. Giovanni is now joined by his son Clemente, who studied in France before coming to work at the estate, 103

The Travignoli estate covers 91 hectares (225 acres), with 70 hectares (148 acres) under vine. The vineyards are excellently positioned on the slopes with a southerly exposure at an elevation between 270 to 370 meters (886- 1,214 feet). They are planted mostly to Chianti Rufina (60.5 hectares); the remaining plantings are 8 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 ha of Chardonnay and .5 ha of Merlot. There are also 25 hectares (62 acres) of olive trees.

Chianti Rufina, the smallest Chianti area, is located northeast of Florence on the sandy calcareous lower slopes of the Apennines. It is said to be "one of Tuscany's most privileged vineyard areas, where Chianti reaches heights of size and longevity rivaled only on privileged parts of Classico". The Chianti Rufina vineyard is planted on clay, marl and calcareous soil with a large percentage of rocks stones for good drainage. The vines are an average of 10-25 years old.

246. 2017 Busi, Chianti Rufina 12/750ml Source: Italy - Toscana - Chianti Rufina DOCG 100% Sangiovese. Aged six months in wood and six months in stainless steel. Ruby red color with garnet reflections. Intense, vinous bouquet with hints of leather and ripe cherry fruit. Flavors of mature fruit with nuances of leather and liquorice. The finish is long and rich. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

Barone Cornacchia Barone Cornacchia was first established in Montepulciano at the end of the 19th Century. They are considered a pioneer in the aging and bottling of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

After the devastating infestation of phylloxera that spread all over Italy at the beginning of the 20th century, Barone Filippo Vizzarro Cornacchia (1872-1944) selected the ancient clones to replant and graft all vineyards using American rootstocks. At the beginning of the 20th century, he started to produce ‘Montepulciano d’Abruzzo’ wine and entered it in national competitions, receiving the first official awards for the area.

The next generation of the family was Alessandro Cornacchia (1940-1992), ‘Cavaliere della Repubblica’ (Knight of the Italian Republic) and surgeon, who produced and bottled Montepulciano d’Abruzzo under the Barone Cornacchia label.

In the 1980’s, Alessandro’s son and current owner, Mr. Piero Cornacchia, began exporting their Montepulciano d’Abruzzo to Europe, the United States and Japan. He modernized the company and adopted the best technology in the oenological sector, creating two guidelines that are still the basis of the company philosophy: enhance the typicity of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, and work the soil naturally, both agronomically and oenologically. Today the company is led by Piero’s son Filippo and daughter Caterina Cornacchia, who have achieved the organic certification of the company and the products.

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Located in the province of Teramo, the estate dominates the fertile valley of the Vibrata, lying at 240 meters above sea level. Cornacchia has 74 acres in the Teramo province in the Northeastern corner of Abruzzo which is protected by the Grand Sasso range (9,560 feet) to the north and west and the Maiella range to the South. From the east the vineyards are exposed to the moderating sea breezes from the Adriatic. It is considered to be one of the finest regions in Abruzzo. The terrain is calcareous clay, rich in lime and iron and the vineyards tend to produce wines that are bigger in everything - tannins, alcohol, body and color.

247. 2017 Barone Cornacchia, Casanova, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Organic 12/750ml (Certified Organic) Source: Italy - Abruzzo - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Aged 6-8 months in Slavonian oak. Organic. Deep ruby red with violet-purple reflections. Huge, fruity bouquet; black cherry and herb scented. Lush currant fruit with velvety soft tannins and perfect fruit acid balance. A wine of great harmony and intensity. The finish is long and spicy. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

Giacomo Fenocchio The Fenocchio estate was founded in 1864. The 12-hectare estate has been handed down for over five generations. Giacomo Fenocchio was responsible for adding vineyard land and focusing on exports, and today the estate is run by his sons – Claudio, Albino & Alberto – and nearly 80 percent of the production is exported.

The Fenocchio family has two of the most famous and prestigious vineyard areas in all of Barolo, Cannubi and Bussia. Their Cannubi vineyard is in the Barolo commune and is a low-lying hill with Tortonian soil (blue marl and sandstone mixed with sand). The Tortonian soil gives perfume and velvet to the wine. The vineyards in this area are small and prized, and Fenocchio’s ½ hectare, which was purchased by the family in the late 1800’s, is considered to be among the finest. The Barolo from this vineyard has a rich, striking bouquet, ripe, fruit flavors and an elegant, aristocratic structure.

Fenocchio’s other vineyard in Bussia in Monforte d’Alba consists of 3.5 hectares and has been in the family since 1867. The soil there is pure Helvetian (limestone and clayey blue marl). It is a zone noted for Barolos of great power and structure. Fenocchio’s Barolo is no exception with its rich, complex depth of flavors, ripe silky fruit, full bouquet and classical structure. The family also bought a 1-hectare vineyard site on the prestigious Villero vineyard in Castiglione Falletto. The soil is Helvetian and rich in clay and iron. The vines are over 60 years old and the yields is limited.

248. 2018 Fenocchio, Roero Arneis 12/750ml Source: Italy - Piemonte - Roero Arneis DOCG 100% Arneis. Aged in stainless steel tanks and matured in the bottle. Fenocchio's Arneis from the historical Roero zone is has a creamy texture with delightful tropical fruit, floral & chamomile notes. The flavor is pleasantly tangy, full and very persistent. It has a minerality that only the Roero gives and a long, persistent finish. Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

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249. 2015 Fenocchio, Barolo DOCG 12/750ml Source: Italy - Piemonte - Barolo DOCG 100% Nebbiolo. Aged 5-6 months in stainless steel and then 24 months in oak cask. Fenocchio's Barolo comes from a blend of Bussia in Monforte d'Alba and Castellero in Barolo. The soil in Bussia is Helvetian (limestone and clayey blue marl), which contributes to the fullness and excellent aging potential of these wines. The Castellaro vineyard is of Tortonian soil (blue marl and sandstone mixed with sand), which gives a velvety mouth feel and exceptional aromatics. The vines are an average of 35 years old. Ruby red color with garnet reflections. Rich bouquet with hints of blueberries, roses and liquorice. Densely structured with a full, complex flavor. It is an elegant wine with firm tannins and good acidity that will become velvety and graceful with age. Generous and bold with a long, lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $66.99 / bottle

250. 2015 Fenocchio, Barolo DOCG, Bussia 12/750ml Source: Italy - Piemonte - Barolo DOCG 100% Nebbiolo. Aged 5-6 months in stainless steel, then 30 months in oak cask.

"A selection from vines that are up to 40 years old, and macerated for 40 days, this is dark and tannic, the flavors of fresh cherry, lavender and rosemary darkening toward tar and tobacco. Give this time in the cellar." Year's Best Barolo & Barbaresco - Wine & Spirits Magazine (December 2019), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $79.99 / bottle

La Spinona The two Pietro Beruttis, grandfather and grandson, are well known and respected in the Barbaresco area and have received much acclaim both nationally and internationally for their wines. The Berutti’s estate consists of 22 hectares divided between four vineyard sites: • La Spinona - 10 ha. • L’Albina - 2.5 ha. • La Ghiga - 5.5 ha. • La Bergera - 4 ha.

Their best Barbaresco cru comes from the Faset vineyard area, of which Berutti owns the “Bricco” or crest of the vineyard. Only the owner of these coveted hilltop vineyards can use the designations “Bricco”,“Bric” on the label.

La Spinona uses only organic farming practices and is famous for their own production of natural fertilizer. They were one of the first Piedmont estates to obtain organic certification back in the 1980's.

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The label of La Spinona is as famous as the wine. The Spinona is a special breed of Piedmontese hunting Dog, which the Berutti’s raise. As the legend goes, this particular dog, Baica, received her place of honor on the label for an act of great heroism. She saved the Berutti’s only son from drowning in the irrigation lake when he was a baby. The son then became a veterinarian to save the dogs and later obtained a degree in agronomy to take care of the vineyards.

The Beruttis produce Barbaresco, Barolo, Dolcetto, Barbera, Chardonnay & Nebbiolo delle Langhe.

251. 2012 La Spinona, Bricco Faset, Barbaresco 12/750ml Source: Italy - Piemonte - Barbaresco DOCG 100% Nebbiolo. Aged 12-15 months in large 25 hectolitre wooden barrels of Allier and Slavonian oak, as well as Bordeaux casks (tonneaux) and barriques.

"The 2012 Barbaresco Bricco Fasét hits the palate with a burst of sweet dark cherry, plum, tobacco, licorice, leather and smoke. Burly and virile in style, the 2012 offers plenty of depth and intensity. I would prefer to give this strapping Barbaresco another few years in bottle to shed some tannin. The Barbaresco Bricco Fasét is a classic La Spinona wine." - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (October 2016), 92 pts - James Suckling (September 2018), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $59.99 / bottle

Toso The Belbo Valley, in particular the village of Cossano Belbo, is home to Toso Winery. The area is characterized by its rising Langhe hills and the presence of the beloved Muscat grape. In 1910, Vincenzo Toso moved his company from Barbera-dominated Asti to Muscat-dominated Santo Stefano Belbo (and then in 1933 to Cossano Belbo). Vincenzo began a family tradition of winemaking in the Belbo Valley, which was carried on by his son Pietro, then his grandsons Luigi and Vincenzo, and today his great-grandsons Pietro & Gianfranco Toso and their cousin Massimo Toso.

Even at over a century old, Toso Winery is one of the most modern facilities in Italy, combining tradition with modern vinification techniques. The property measures 38,000 square meters, of which 10,500 are dedicated to vinification, bottling and storage. Vines grown amongst a web of hills and valley, in fertile “white earth”, made of calcareous marl with occasional subtle sand deposits.

An early picking insures higher acidity and a more floral bouquet. The grapes are crushed immediately to avoid any oxidation which might detract from the wine's aromas. The grapes are gently crushed, and the juice is settled, centrifuged and filtered. The purified musts are placed in stainless steel tanks and held at near freezing temperatures, which blocks any fermentation (and allows batches of fresh must to be drawn whenever they decide to bottle). The batch of must is then inoculated with yeast and fermented in an autoclave to retain the naturally produced carbon dioxide. The fermentation is stopped by a rapid chilling when the wine reaches the desired ratio of alcohol (typically 7%) to residual sugar (3-5% ). The wine is then filtered, bottled and shipped immediately. 107

252. NV Toso, Asti Spumante 6/750ml Source: Italy - Piemonte - Asti DOCG 100% Moscato d'Asti. Sweet, aromatic, fruity and floral sparkling wine, moderate in alcohol, with fine sparkle and longlasting perlage. Yellow straw color. it is a fine and elegant wine, ideal to celebrate every joyful event. Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

253. NV Toso, Sprintoso, Moscato Dolce 6/750ml Source: Italy - Piemonte 100% Muscat. This Moscato is reminiscent of honeysuckle and rose petal. The quality is equivalent to a top-level Asti Spumante DOCG. It has a pale straw yellow color with fine foam and bubbles. Tropical fruit flavors, refreshing. Suggested Retail Price: $20.99 / bottle

254. NV Toso, Fragolino Rosso Spago 6/750ml Source: Italy - Piemonte 100% Isabella Fragolino is an aromatized sparkling wine made from the “Isabella” grape, sometimes called ‘uva fragola’, which translates to strawberry grape. The delicate strawberry flavor makes is a great aperitif or digestif. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

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Bruscus Bruscus Lambrusco is produced by Ca’de’ Medici, a family run cantina which takes its production of Lambrusco very seriously. Founded by Remigio Medici in the early 1900’s, the property has been owned and run by the Medici family for over 100 years. The current owner, Marica Medici, is a fanatic about the quality of her Lambrusco, which comes from the ancient Roman vine “Vitis Labrusca” (wild vine).

Ca’ De’Medici specializes in 4 of the 5 Lambrusco DOC’s: Reggiano, Volcano, Sorbara, Gasparosso. There are very strict DOC regulations governing all aspects of Lambrusco, from its alcohol content to the color of its froth to whether or not it has a cork top (a Lambrusco with a screw cap does not qualify for its DOC).

Lambrusco is primarily produced in the Val Padana, which lies between Piacenza and Bologna. Ca’De’ Medici has chosen to produce their grapes in the beds of alluvial sand and gravel around Reggio. Here the terrain produces Lambruscos noted for having more color, aroma and structure. Ca’ De’ Medici produces around 330,000 cases annually, which is considered small for Lambrusco!

255. 2018 Lambrusco, Amabile Bruscus S. Valentino 12/750ml Source: Italy - Emilia-Romagna - Emilia IGT 60% Lambrusco Marani, 20% Lambrusco Salamino and 20% Lambrusco Maestri. Deep ruby red with violet reflections and a fine mousse. Intense vinous bouquet with hints of ripe red fruits. Lively, fresh, slightly sweet and inviting with bright fruit and a delightful sparkle. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

La Fortezza La Fortezza is located in the heart of the Benevento province, in a commune called Torrecuso. Torrecuso extends on the eastern side of the Taburno-Camposauro massif, where the slopes are a continuous alternation of vineyards, woods and small fields. Its highest peak, Mount Taburno, offers shade only at the end of the day - otherwise the vineyards are sun-drenched, optimizing the sugar content, aroma and acidity of the grapes.

Benevento represents about 40% of the vineyard area of the Campania Region. While they believe that "wine is made in the vineyard", their real strength derives from a mix of soil quality (clay and limestone, volcanic rock), sun exposure, altitude and care of the vineyard. Their Aglianico del Taburno vines are abundant, allowing for a careful selection for the various ranges, and providing high quality for wines such as the Reserve, whose grapes come from vines 70+ years old.

Founded in 2006, La Fortezza was born from the great passion of its founder, Enzo Rillo. The cellar is located at the heart of the vineyards, completely covered with stone and well-integrated into the surrounding landscape. The upper level showcases beautiful views of the Apennine Mountains that separate Campania from Puglia, while the lower level houses the production facilities. Barrel vaults are part of their aging room, entirely covered with terracotta bricks and partly excavated in the tuff (volcanic rock). La Fortezza's production capacity is around two million bottles. 109

256. 2017 Fortezza, Greco DOC Sannio 6/750ml Source: Italy - Campania - Greco DOC 100% Greco (20-year- old vines); aged in stainless steel.

"A prototypical, very fresh Greco with bright, lemon character and a hint of smoke. Long, very clean finish with some mineral character." - James Suckling, 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

257. 2017 Fortezza, Falanghina del Sannio 6/750ml Source: Italy - Campania - Falanghina del Sannio DOC 100% Falanghina (25-year-old vines); aged in stainless steel.

"I love the effusive lemon and lemon-blossom nose of this Falanghina and it’s matched by a juicy palate and moderate acidity for this grape. Drink now." - James Suckling, 91 points Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

258. 2017 Fortezza, Fiano DOC Sannio 6/750ml Source: Italy - Campania - Fiano DOC 100% Fiano (20-year- old vines); aged in stainless steel.

"Plenty of peach and fresh-pineapple character here to fill out the medium-full body. Fresh and quite long, in spite of the moderate acidity. Drink now." - James Suckling, 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

Rivetti Massimo The PierinValetta brand is produced by Azienda Agricola Rivetti Massimo. Founded in 2000, the winery is located in the city of Nieve, in the Piedmont region.

PierinValetta is a tribute to Pierin Valetta, the family’s ancestor who planted the vines 75 years ago. He was born in 1910, and he had a passion for viticulture from a very young age. His passion and dedication to the Piedmont region lives on in today’s 4th & 5th generations, Massimo Rivetti & his three sons. Rivetti Massimo has 20 hectares of vines, producing Barbaresco, Barbera, Moscato, Arneis and Chardonnay. Vines are 35-75 years old with limited yields. 110

The winery has 3 vineyard sites: • Froi- this is the center of the winery, located in Neive, owned by the Rivetti family since 1947. The cellar - one of the oldest structures in the area – is here, surrounded by twelve hectares of old vine Nebbiolo, Barbera and Moscato vineyards. The vineyards are located in two subzones, RIVETTI and SERRABOELLA. • Garassino – four hectares vineyards are in the municipality of Mango, growing traditional Piedmont varieties of Arneis and Nebbiolo, as well as Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. • Palazzina – this site is in the municipality of Alba. Four hectares of old vine vineyards are planted with Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto.

Rivetti Massimo is committed to biodiversity. No herbicides are used; herb mowing is done manually, utilizing 20+ varieties of herbs that act as natural fertilizer. They use no pesticides, instead relying on ‘sexual confusion’, a natural method that uses pheromones to discourage insect reproduction, and hand harvesting of ‘noctue’ (worms). Harvest is manual, and fermentation is natural with indigenous yeasts. They only use minimal sulphates; clarification and filtration are only done when necessary (red wines are often bottled with no filtration). Annual production is around 7,000 cases.

259. 2017 Pierinvaletta, Langhe Arneis 12/750ml (Certified Organic) Source: Italy – Piemonte – Langhe AOC 100% Arneis. Aged on the lees for 4 months in stainless steel. Made from 20 years old vines planted on Limestone soils. Fresh, fruity & mineral. Suggested Retail Price: $28.99 / bottle

260. 2016 Pierinvaletta, Barbaresco 12/750ml Source: Italy- Piemonte - Barbaresco DOCG 100% Nebbiolo. Aged 30 months in French and Slovanian oak barrels. Made from 70 years old vines planted on clay soils. Unfiltered. Ruby red with garnet highlights. Aromas of violet and licorice. Full bodied, rich & velvety. Suggested Retail Price: $64.99 / bottle

261. 2018 Pierinvaletta, Langhe Nebbiolo 12/750ml (Certified Organic) Source: Italy – Piemonte – Langhe AOC 100% Nebbiolo. Aged 12 months in 25hl Slavonian oak barrels, then 6 months in bottle. Unfiltered. This is an elegant Nebbiolo - fresh and fruity with simple tannins (thanks to the white calcareous soil) and good minerality. Suggested Retail Price: $28.99 / bottle

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Ferraris Owner & winemaker Luca Ferraris followed in his grandfather’s footsteps, continuing the wine growing traditions he started in 1923. When Luca took over in 1999, he restored the old cellar & began making wine, with a goal of high-quality production & exports. In 2003 he partnered with Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Vineyards to increase his production, and today he produces over 10,000 cases. Luca has 18 vineyards covering 25 hectares in the Castagnole Monferrato area of Asti (Piedmont). Luca Ferraris helped put Ruchè on the map; his winery is the largest family-owned agricultural company in the Ruchè growing region.

262. 2017 Ferraris, Dulcis in Fondo, Malvasia di Casorzo 12/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte 100% Malvasia. Made exclusively from grapes grown in the hilltop vineyards of Casorzo and neighboring villages, this is the pride and prestige of the area.

"Siam color. Perfumed aromas of ripe wild strawberry, orange zest, and magnolia with a round, spritzy, moderately sweet light-to-medium body and an effortless, interesting, medium length huckleberries in creme finish with no oak. A very friendly and juicy sweet red spritzer that will be a divine alternative to Lambrusco or Brachetto." - Tastings, 2018 World Wine Championships, 92 pts - "BEST BUY - EXCEPTIONAL" Suggested Retail Price: $20.99 / bottle

Gagliasso Azienda Agricola Mario Gagliasso is located in the town of La Morra, south of Piedmont, in the province of Cuneo, in the Langhe area. The winery offers one of the most beautiful views over the Langhe area. La Morra is located at 513 meters above sea-level (13 km from Alba), on the top of an imposing hill with the Alps and the Monviso as a background. The hill is planted with vines, forming huge waves and creating an amphitheater of rare beauty.

The Gagliasso company was founded as "Farm of Gagliasso Michele and Sons" in the 1960s. Mario Gagliasso worked in his father's company, and took over ownership in the 1980’s. He made technical improvements, increased plantings (and replanted) and implemented methods to ensure dedication to terroir for top quality production. The yields are low, and minimal chemicals are used. Mario’s son Luca is now the oenologist; also managing the cellars as well as their exports. Daughter Nicolette is also involved in winemaking, as well as the family restaurant "Il Torriglione" with their mother, Luciana.

Winemaking is traditional – pumping & punching are done by hand, and the only technology used is for temperature control during fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The fining takes place in French oak barrels for the aged wines, while stainless steel tanks store young and fresh wines. The Gagliasso family produces around 5,000 cases: 40% Barolo, 30% Barbera, 20% Dolcetto and 10% Chardonnay. They have around 250 barriques and 6 large barrels.

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263. 2014 Gagliasso, Torriglione, Barolo 12/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte – Barolo DOCG 100% Nebbiolo. Aged 12 months in French Oak barrels (50% new, 50% second use), then the wine is blended in big 2500-liter foudre for 18 months. After bottling the wine is aged a further 12 months before release. The wine offers a free range of blackberry, cassis, tar, leather and tobacco-like aromas. But, in the mouth you'll taste the jamminess and maturity of the fruit. It's a smooth, soft wine with a long strawberry fade. Suggested Retail Price: $67.99 / bottle

Pinino Pinino is located in Tuscany, to the north of the village of Montalcino. The estate was founded in 1874 by Tito Costanti, a notary public in Montalcino. In 2003, the property was purchased by Andrea and Hannes Gamon of Austria and Max and Silvia Hernandez of Spain. "Pinino" is the original name of the winery, which was one of the first members of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino.

Hannes and Andrea Gamon live in Vorarlberg, in the west of Austria. Andrea, of Italian origin, has been mainly involved in the fashion industry, with business in Italy, Austria and Switzerland. Max Hernandez, who also worked in the fashion industry, comes from a family of winemakers. His father cultivated vines in Spain’s Toro D.O. His wife, Silvia, comes from a family of Spanish actors, and she works on their Pinino project alongside oenologists Dr. Franco Bernabei and Dr. Roberto da Frassini.

The winery is embedded like a natural amphitheater into the beautiful hillside of Montosoli. The vineyards spread over 16.5 hectares (41 acres) and are planted to 100% Sangiovese for their Brunello di Montalcino. 4 hectares are located on the Pinino estate, with a southern exposure and galestro soil. The remaining land is located on the Canchi estate, with a southeastern exposure and soils of clay and limestone.

Grapes are manually harvested, after three stages of thinning in which the yield is reduced to a minimum. Grapes are further selected on a sorting table in the cellar. After a long alcoholic fermentation and natural malolactic fermentation, the finished wine is braided and transferred to Slavonian oak barrels of varying capacity (10, 20 or 30 hl.) and 225-liter French barriques. Annual production is 7,000 cases.

264. 2012 Pinone, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva 6/750ml Source: Italy – Toscana – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 100% Sangiovese. Aged 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels.

"This shows wonderful precision and focus on the nose with dried flowers, crushed stones and dark-berry character. Full body, firm and chewy tannins and a long and intense finish. Some pine needles and dried spices on the finish." - James Suckling (April 2018), 94 pts - Decanter (February 2018), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $111.99 / bottle

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Mocali The Poggio Nardone estate shares a border with the Mocali estate. Tiziano and Alessandra Ciacci founded Poggio Nardone in 1996. They were inspired by Alessandra’s grandfather’s manuscripts, which detailed the original boundaries of what was once a larger Montalcino vineyard. They decided to restore the property, using the manuscripts as a guide for the best planting sites.

Poggio Nardone is situated in the both the southwest of Montalcino as well as the area of Montiano, near the coast of the Maremma Toscana. Wine has been produced in this area for over 500 years. They have almost 10 hectares of vineyards planted to Sangiovese: half in Montalcino, at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level with marl and limestone soil (rich in mineral salts); half in the Maremma area, at an altitude of 220 meters above sea level, on a plot of land formed primarily of sandstone and quartz reefs.

Tiziano is the winemaker, whose philosophy is to create wines that can be enjoyed young. He believes wines should have plenty of expression without have to cellar for many years. He achieves this by careful selection of vineyard sites, strict pruning, long maturation and low yield.

265. 2015 Poggio Nardone, Brunello di Montalcino 12/750ml Source: Italy – Toscana – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 100% Sangiovese Grosso. Aged 3 years in French oak barrels. The rich nose displays scents of spices combined with aromas of small red ripe fruits, blackberry and blueberry. Well structured, determined and elegant, with round and silky tannins. Very nice finish. Suggested Retail Price: $58.00 / bottle

266. 2012 Poggio Nardone, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva 12/750ml Source: Italy – Toscana – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 100% Sangiovese Grosso. Aged 4 years in French and Slavonian oak barrels

"With only 1,000 bottles produced, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a precious wine that might prove difficult to locate. This is a dark and syrupy expression with black fruit aromas of blackberry preserves and prune. You definitely taste the warmth and sunshine in this hot-vintage Sangiovese. The bouquet is intense and rich, but the wine is not as long-lived in terms of mouthfeel. This is a wine of immediate power and volume. - Monica Larner" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #235, February 2018), 92 points - Wine & Spirits Magazine (April 2019), 91 pts - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (April 2018), 91 points Suggested Retail Price: $131.99 / bottle

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Onepiò Founded in 2009, Onepiò Winery was established by Ilaria Accordini, who grew up in a winemaking family. ‘Piò’ is the local term that wine producers use to describe how many hectares they have – three piòs is one hectare. Because the winery’s large walls are one third of a hectare in size, Ilaria gave her business the name ‘Onepiò’.

Onepiò Winery produces wine from Lugana (30 hectares), Valpolicella Classica (10 hectares) and Bardolino (2 hectares). The Valpolicella Classica vineyards are in Fumane, the oldest original area of Valpolicella, east of Lake Garda and a few kilometers from the center of Verona. This micro-area includes the five historic municipalities: Fumane, Marano di Valpolicella, Negrar, San Pietro in Cariano and Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella. The vineyards are protected by the Lessini mountains and the gentle breezes coming from Lake Garda, creating a natural amphitheater of sorts. The soil is limestone, and the hilly slopes offer excellent sun exposure. The Lugana and Bardolino vineyards feature fertile clayey soils of moraine and sedimentary origin; calcareous and rich in mineral salts. Onepiò produces Turbiana, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara.

267. 2017 Onepiò, Bardolino Chiaretto Spumante 6/750ml Source: Italy – Veneto – Bardolino Chiaretto DOC Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara. Aged on the lees for 4 months, plus an extra month in the bottle before release.

"Frothy light pink. The nose is redolent of crushed red berries with the zest of mandarin. Light on the palate with ripe red fruit flavors, a creamy texture, and good balancing acidity. Finishes clean. A blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara aged on the lees for 4 months Charmat method." - International Wine Review (Champagnes & Sparkling Wines for the Holidays: The Best of 2018), 89 pts Suggested Retail Price: $26.99 / bottle

268. 2017 Ilaria Accordini, Ripasso Valpolicella 12/750ml Source: Italy – Lombardy – Valpolicella DOC 60% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 20% Corvinone. Aged 36 months in French oak. Ruby red with darker hues. Almond and fresh walnut aromas. Full-bodied with good structure and a supple body. Excellent with cold cuts, fresh and mature cheeses, red meat and game. Suggested Retail Price: $31.99 / bottle

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269. 2013 Ilaria Accordini, Amarone Classico (Wood Box) 6/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte – Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 70% Corvina (Corvina Veronese and Corvinone), 20% Rondinella, 10% Rossignola. Aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 24 months. Amarone is a noble wine with a unique and different personality from year to year. A great character and personality, the wine boasts an intense garnet color, black cherry and raspberry aromas, spicy notes, coffee and liquorice. The mouth is full and persistent, soft and smooth with a good structure. Suggested Retail Price: $62.99 / bottle

Collemattoni Azienda Agricola Collemattoni is located on a hilltop on the south side of the municipal area of Montalcino, just a short distance from the village of Sant’Angelo in Colle. The winery is named for the farmhouse that has become its trademark. The farmhouse dates back to at least 1672, when it was registered in the parish archives as a family home.

Collemattoni was founded in 1988 by father and son team Ado & Marcello Bucci. Marcello studied winemaking in Siena, and after interning with wineries in Montalcino, where he worked with famous winemakers and agronomists, he convinced his father Adon to start their own project. In 1980, Ado purchased the land and farmhouse from the church, and the Bucci family began producing wine. Their first vintage of Collemattoni Brunello di Montacino was 1988.

Marcello’s passion & initiative continues today; he is the winemaker and the heart of Collemattoni.

The Bucci family owns nearly 12 hectares of vineyards, mostly planted with Sangiovese, on five different parcels:

• Collemattoni Vineyard (<2 ha) is near Sant’Angelo in Colle, located 420 meters above sea level. It is at the heart of the estate, surrounding the main buildings.

• Fontelontano Vineyard (.5 ha) is located between Sant’Angelo in Colle and Collemattoni at 380 meters above sea level. This vineyard, named for the ancient water source in the area, dates back to 1984 and is the oldest vineyard at Collemattoni. The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is produced from this vineyard only in the best vintages.

• Sesta Vineyard (2.7 ha) is located between the towns of Sant’Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell’Abate on a slight slope, opposite Monte Amiata, at 350 meters above sea level.

• Cava Vineyard (1.8 ha) is located in Castelnuovo dell’Abate in an alabaster quarry (locally called onyx). The local quarry was used to build the Romanesque Abbey of Sant’Antimo.

• Orcia Vineyard (4.5 ha) is located near Sant’Angelo in Colle. This vineyard also produces Trebbiano and Canaiolo varieties.

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Production is around 5,000 cases per year. Collematoni has been using organic farming methods for several years, and the winery was certified organic in 2012.

270. 2014 Collemattoni, Brunello di Montalcino 6/750ml Source: Italy - Toscana - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 100% Sangiovese. Aged in 32-hectoliter Slovenian Oak casks (foudre) for 30 months, then another 6 months in the bottle before release. Wine is slightly filtered before bottling.

"Bright, deep red. Red cherry, sweet spices and smoky oak on the enticing nose. Strong soil tones complement musky spice, sweet pipe tobacco, and red fruit flavors. Finishes creamy, tactile and long, with polished tannins. Made from Sangiovese grown in vineyards located in all four of the major quadrants of the Montalcino production zone, which allowed owner Adon Bucci to make a highly balanced wine.- Ian D'Agata" - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (March 2019), 92 pts Suggested Retail: $64.99 / bottle

Rinaldi Azienda Agricola Rinaldi Vini is located on the hills of Alto Monferrato, close to Acqui Terme, in the heart of one of the best areas of southern Piedmont. This family business was founded in 1961 by Oreste Rinaldi and is run today by his son Andrea. The family produces wine from their vineyards located in a particularly desirable area, with a favorable microclimate and a perfect southwestern exposure.

Currently Rinaldi has 20 hectares of vines (50 acres) - 19 hectares owned, 1 hectare rented. They produce Moscato, Brachetto, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malvasia, with an annual production around 15,000 cases.

Their single vineyard Bricco Cardogno, planted to Moscato, measures 2.5 hectares (6.75 acres) and was planted over 50 years ago by Andrea Rinaldi's grandfather. It is located 240- 300 m above sea level, with limestone (tufa) soil. All grapes are hand harvested with extreme care, as quality starts in the vineyard. The single vineyard Bricco Rioglio is planted with Brachetto grapes and is limestone based with 15-year-old vines (Bricco is a "teacup" in local dialect).

271. NV Rinaldi, Asti Spumante “Busy Bee” 12/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte – Asti DOCG 100% Moscato. Aged on the lees for several months and then in the bottle as well. Straw yellow; fruity with hints of apple, peach and mint. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

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272. N.V. Rinaldi, Joyful 6/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte 85% Barbera, 10% Cortese and 5% Moscato.

"Pale in color, Joyful offers reticent scents of pears and apples. It has a nice, creamy mouth feel and light orchard fruit flavors. Finishes on the dry side despite 14 g/L RS. Pleasant by itself but would also be a good mixer. A blend of 85% Barbera, 10% Cortese, and 5% Moscato from Italy’s Piedmont region." - International Wine Review (Champagnes & Sparkling Wines for the Holidays: The Best of 2018), 88 pts Suggested Retail Price: $20.99 / bottle *also available in 1.5L magnum, $43.99 / bottle

273. 2018 Rinaldi, Moscato d’Asti 12/750ml Source: Italy- Piemonte – Moscato d’Asti DOC 100% Moscato. Straw-yellow, delicate and intense aromas of apples, peaches and spices. The palate is sweet and smooth with lingering aromatic persistence. Refreshing and pleasant wine, perfect for brunch, picnics or poolside. Great with desserts and compliments surprisingly well with "strong" cheese such as Robiola of Roccaverano and Gorgonzola. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle *also available in 375ml, $14.99 / bottle

274. NV Rinaldi, Pink Moscato d’Asti 12/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte – Moscato d’Asti DOC Moscato d' Asti 90%, Brachetto d’Acqui 10%. A light rosé offset with striking spice and fruit scents. Fresh acidity complements its sweetness, a well-balanced wine. Excellent aperitif, pairs well with fruit cakes and fruit salad, for brunch or poolside. Suggested Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

275. NEW! NV Rinaldi, Follie Pink 12/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte 50% Dolcetto, 45% Merlot, and 5% Brachetto. Fresh and fruity with hints of strawberry and cherry. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

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276. 2018 Rinaldi, Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco 12/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte – Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC 100% Malvasia di Schierano. Only 63 hectares (156 acres) exist in the very small DOC of Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco. This Malvasia di Schierano (Malvasia clone) is a frizzante style, with hints of black pepper, cherries and red fruit notes. Frothy & semi-sweet. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

277. NV Rinaldi, ReDream 12/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte 100% Malvasia Nera.

"The non-vintage Rinaldi Red Dream, which comes from 100% Malvasia Nera, has about 7% alcohol, so it is slightly more potent than its two siblings. Gorgeously fresh and frothy, with loads of cherry, honeysuckle, spice box and spring flowers, this is an exciting party wine that is brilliantly packaged, and I doubt a person can be found who would dislike it. - Wine Advocate, 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

278. 2017 Rinaldi, Brachetto d’Acqui DOP 12/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte – Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG 100% Brachetto The skin gives the wine its particular scent and flavor. Light ruby red color. The bouquet is musky and delicate with scents of ripe red fruit (strawberry, blackberry) and roses. Sweet and smooth flavors with lingering aromatic persistence. There is a good balance between the sweetness and the freshness, which makes this wine very pleasant. Suggested Retail Price: $26.99 / bottle

279. 2017 Rinaldi, Celle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monferrato 12/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte – Monferrato DOC 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak barrels for 4 months. “Celle” means prison. The vineyard name comes from traditional practice of referring to vineyard lots as “cells” given the appearance of how these coveted blocks were divided. The wine shows a very nice vibrant red color with glints of Bordeaux. It reveals the typical and beautiful intensity of the Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose is spicy and the palate is very smooth and long. There is a balance of acidity with sweet tannins and red fruits notes. It's a very fresh wine. Suggested Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle 119

280. 2016 Rinaldi, Panta rei, Monferrato Rosso 12/750ml Source: Italy – Piemonte – Monferrato DOC 50% Barbera, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 14 months in French oak (Allier, medium toast). 6 months in bottle before release. “Panta rei” is a Greek expression meaning “everything flows”. Loaded with notes of dried red fruit thanks to the unique process of appassimento (drying harvested grapes on bamboo racks or straw mats for a few weeks to several months) along with spicy aromas and flavors from oak aging proves an aptly named smooth, silky and powerful wine. Delicious with wild game, grilled meat and strong cheese. Suggested Retail Price: $27.99 / bottle

NEW ZEALAND

Moon Twist This is an exclusive project for Kysela Père et Fils, LTD. Grapes are sourced from the Marlborough region of New Zealand.

The Marlborough wine region is by far New Zealand's largest, accounting for three quarters of the country's wine production, 70% of its vineyard area and 85% of its wine exports. A Geographical Indication (established in 2018) in the north-east of the South Island, it covers the entire Marlborough Region, but in practice the vineyards are concentrated around the Blenheim and Seddon townships. Internationally, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is recognized as world class.

The soils in the Wairau Valley and the wine-growing districts surrounding Blenheim are primarily free-draining alluvial gravels. Extensive planting has been undertaken on the river terraces and flood plains on the valley floor, although some wineries are using organic practices to also dry-farm vines on north-facing hill slopes. The climate is usually sunny and warm in summer and autumn, resulting in a long growing season, and the cool night-time sea breezes provide the temperature variation required for good characterful wines. It can also be very dry, and younger vines often require some degree of irrigation. Broadly, there are three sub-regions. The Wairau Valley is the river flood plain around the town of Blenheim, with deep alluvial gravel soils and river terraces. The Southern Valleys are to the south and include the north-facing hill slopes of the Wither Hills, with largely glacial loess soils. Awatere Valley is to the south-east, around the town of Seddon, with a generally cooler climate. It accounts for about a third of the total Marlborough vineyard area.

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281. 2018 Moon Twist, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: New Zealand - Marlborough 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Gooseberry and tropical flavors like mango and passionfruit. Fresh, refreshing, fruity and crisp with a juicy finish. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

Kennedy Point Kennedy Point Vineyard is located on Waiheke Island. The winery was founded by Susan McCarthy & Neal Kunimura in 1996, when they moved to New Zealand from Hawaii with a passion and determination to produce Bordeaux-style red wines. The winery is named for the Kennedy family who settled the area of Waiheke in the late 1800’s and who still have an ancestral home on the island today.

Neal & Susan were soon joined by Heike Sonnenschein, a backpacking German girl who literally had her baby son rear slung during that first harvest. Neal & Susan have sold the winery to current owner Elizabeth Zhong, but Heike remains as the General Manager. She has become the driving force behind the care shown to the vineyards – growing healthy plants from healthy land.

The wine produced on this property reflects the essence of the land, supporting the team philosophy that great wine happens in the vineyard. Organic viticulture aims to sustain and enhance the fertility and life- supporting ability of the soil by not using chemical fertilizers and sprays. Kennedy Point is fully certified by Organic Farms N.Z. as of August 2010, an organic certification program designed for small producers. In November 2015, Kennedy Point was fully certified by BioGrow New Zealand.

Kennedy Point has 5 hectares, planted to Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir & Syrah. Annual production is around 2,000 cases per year.

282. 2018 Kennedy Point, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: New Zealand - Marlborough 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented with wild yeast & aged on the lees, to enhance the complexity and unique qualities of the terroir. No oak. This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc truly captures the essence of the regional fruit. The grapes, grown in the hot, stony soils of the Wairau, produce a wine redolent of fresh cut wildflowers and a full palate of passion fruit, gooseberry and citrus. Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

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Sherwood Estate Sherwood Estate is a family owned and operated winery located in the picturesque Waipara Valley, a 45-minute drive north of the city of Christchurch. It was founded in 1987 by Dayne and Jill Sherwood and is one of the largest – and oldest – family-owned wineries in New Zealand.

All production and processing is done at the winery in Waipara, from fruit receival, crushing, pressing, fermentation, racking, filtering, bottling and dispatch, under the supervision of senior winemaker Petter Evans.

Sherwood Estate owns over 105 hectares (260 acres) of vineyards in Marlborough and the Waipara Valley, growing Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay & Pinot Gris. The Waipara Valley has a unique microclimate not seen anywhere else in New Zealand. The wide, gravelly valley floor, formed by an ancient glacial riverbed, is sheltered on both sides by limestone-derived clay hills. The valley provides protection from the weather fronts to provide long, warm autumns to perfectly ripen the fruit.

283. 2018 Vinterra, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: New Zealand - Waipara Valley 100% Sauvignon Blanc The Vinterra Sauvignon Blanc displays fresh, lively gooseberry, passionfruit and citrusy aromas on the nose, with a tropical note at the end resembling guava and passionfruit. The palate is structured and intense with a fresh tropical finish. Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

284. 2017 Vinterra, Pinot Noir 12/750ml Source: New Zealand - Waipara Valley 100% Pinot Noir The Vinterra Pinot Noir displays vibrant aromas of cherry and raspberry fruit, intertwined with fresh herb and mineral notes. Medium-bodied, fresh and crisp on the palate with rich fruit flavors of cherries and raspberries. Fine tannins, a silky texture and a lingering finish of raspberries. Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle

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Encostas do Lima Encostas do Lima is produced at Adega Ponte de Lima, a beautiful small town with a Roman bridge and medieval towers. The Adega Ponte de Lima was founded in 1959. As its name suggests, it is located in beautiful Ponte de Lima; the oldest town in Portugal, characterized by its Roman bridge and medieval towers. This cooperative is based in the sub-region of Lima, one of the nine sub-regions of the Demarcated Region of Vinho Verde at northwest of Portugal (the largest demarcated wine region in Portugal). Here the soils are poor with an underlying granite base, and grapes grown are: Alvarinho, Rabigato, Loureiro, Batoca, Trajadura, Avesso, Pederña, Azal.

The Adega represents around 2,000 growers currently has an installed capacity of 11.5 million liters. and a half million liters. In 1998, the Adega de Ponte de Lima obtained Quality Certification to NP EN ISO 9001, from APCER – the Portuguese Certification Association, becoming the first wine cooperative in the country to obtain this certification.

Among white wines, Loureiro variety has particular importance, due to its magnificent adaption to the “terroir” of the Lima Valley, – its birthplace – making wines highly appreciated for their aroma and for their organoleptic qualities. Among the red wines, Vinhão stands out. The Vinhão identifies itself by its unmistakable aroma red fruits and berries and for its exquisite taste.

285. 2019 Lima, Vinho Verde 12/750ml Source: Portugal – Vinho Verde 80% Loureiro and 20% Trajadura. Fermented in stainless steel (no oak). Vinho Verde - "green wine" - hails from Northern Portugal. Vinho Verde is comprised of nine sub-regions along the Douro Valley - these 9 areas each have their own unique microclimate, though they are all generally wet & rainy (thanks to the Douro & Minho rivers) and feature granite soils. Vinho Verde makes up 30% of Portugal's wine production. These wines are characterized by a zippy acidity, low alcohol and light fizz. Most Vinho Verde wines are meant to be consumed young, in the first 18 months. Lima Vinho Verde is a blend of mostly Loureiro - a close match to Riesling - and Trajadura. It shows interesting aromas of stone fruit, lime, juicy green apple and crisp pear. Fresh, crisp & lively with a touch of spritz. An incredible value for year-round drinking. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle

2019 Lima, Vinho Verde Rose 6/750ml Source: Portugal - Vinho Verde AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

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Reguengo de Melgaço means ‘land of the royalty’. The estate was built by Queen Leonor & belonged to the Portuguese Royal Family in the 16th century. The Melgaço population was taxed on the winery’s production, and as a result, there are some very large “lagares” and “canastros” at the Quinta.

The property passed through the hands of several noble families in the region, but that ended in the 1990’s with the sale to the Cardadeiro family. They decided to buy and rebuild the farm, focusing on Alvarinho wine production and rural tourism.

In 1997, the Cardadeiro family got to work planting vines. The vineyards cover 7.5 hectares, planted 100% to Alvarinho, located along the River Minho, just a short distance from Galicia, Spain. The soil is light textured granite with low organic matter. The first vintage was made in 2001.

286. 2017 Reguengo de Melgaço, Alvarinho Vinho Verde 6/750ml Source: Portugal - Vinho Verde 100% Alvarinho. Aged on the lees for 3-4 months. No Oak.

Fresh with an intense fruity character. Very mineral wine with notes of apple, plums and peach, combined with a dominant citrus-like profile. Well-structured, elegant and unctuous on the palate. Great balance between acidity and dryness/sweetness (though the wine has almost no residual sugar). A fantastic long and aromatic finish. Retail Price: $27.99 / bottle

Venancio da Costa Lima Venâncio “da Costa Lima”, as he was known, was born in 1892 in the town of Quinta do Anjo. In 1914, he founded the Casa Agrícola Venâncio da Costa Lima, in Quinta do Anjo, on the Setubal Peninsula, making it one of the oldest wineries in the Palmela region.

During its formative years, his company sold wine, olive oil and grain, but they later specialized exclusively in the production and sale of wine. Between the 1930’s and 1950’s, Venâncio da Costa Lima was the second largest wine producer in the region. Venâncio became a highly recognized and esteemed person in the region, holding positions in his local and regional government (including mayor of Palmela from 1937-1946). He passed away on November 1, 1956, at the age of 64. Because he was childless, he bequeathed the winery to his six nieces and nephews who, from that time on, specialized in producing the region´s wines (Moscatel, red and white).

After four generations, this winery remains a family business, owned by the Vida family. They produce 300,000 9-liter cases annually. They are in the process of rebuilding the entire production area. Venâncio da Costa Lima made the "Best Muscat in the World" in 2011 (Muscats du Monde 2011).

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287. 2017 Pioneiro, White Blend (Vinho Branco) 12/750ml Source: Portugal – Peninsula de Setubal 70% Fernao Pires, 30% Moscatel Graudo. Aged on the lees for 5 months in steel. Pioneiro – “pioneer” in Portuguese - is named for the pioneering spirit of founder Venâncio da Costa Lima, and his vision to bring good wines to every corner of Portugal. This white blend, from 15-year-old vines on sandy soils, boasts a yellow citrine color. Intense floral aromas with notes of tropical fruit; balanced and fresh flavors. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

288. 2016 Pioneiro, Red Blend (Vinho Tinto) 12/750ml Source: Portugal – Peninsula de Setubal 60% Castelão (Periquita), 30% Aragones and 10% Syrah. Aged 5 months in French oak. Pioneiro – “pioneer” in Portuguese - is named for the pioneering spirit of founder Venâncio da Costa Lima, and his vision to bring good wines to every corner of Portugal. Castelão is the most widely grown red grape variety in Portugal, often referred to in Portuguese as "Periquita" or "Joao de Santarem" (although that name is legally owned by José Maria da Fonseca in the Setúbal Peninsula outside of Lisbon). It is highly adaptable to different climatic conditions, and its remarkable versatility enables winemakers to make a range of wines – from the easy drinking and quaffable reds and rosados to the powerful and intense reds perfectly suited to lengthy cellaring. Castelão comes into its own and is most expressive in the Sétubal Peninsula, where it makes meaty and intense wines with aromas of red berries and blue flowers that marry well with the deft use of oak. Suggested Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

289. 2015 Venancio da Costa Lima, Palmela Reserva 12/750ml Source: Portugal 100% Castelão (Periquita). Aged 9 months in French oak barrels. Made from 45-year-old vines. Intense garnet color; complex nose with touches of ripe fruit, jam and spices. Full bodied flavor and a balanced finish. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

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Carmo Vinhos Madeira wines are produced at Henriques & Henriques Vinhos S. A., founded by João Gonçalves Henriques in 1850. The Carmo Vinhos branch of the company was established in 1928 to ship Madeira wine to Sweden.

Following the death of their father, brothers Francisco Eduardo and João Joaquim Henriques continued the family business and began bottling their wines, which had previously only been sold in bulk. When João Joaquim passed away in 1968 (with no heirs), he left the company to his three friends and partners: Alberto Nascimento Jardim, Peter Cossart and Carlos Nunes Pereira. Peter went on to produce 53 vintages for the company, and his son John Cossart runs Henriques and Henriques today. They operate out of an impressive facility in Câmara de Lobos, and they were the first Madeira producer to own vineyards, with the purchase of their 10-hectare Quinta Grande vineyard in 1995.

Madeira lies isolated in the Atlantic some 400 miles west of the Moroccan coast. Its volcanic soil and sub- tropical climate produce grapes with flavors that are particularly intense and individual. The varied and distinctive styles of Madeira wine owe much of their character to gentle heating by the unique "estufa" (oven) process.

290. NV Carmo Vinhos, Madeira Monte Secco 12/750ml Source: Portugal – Madeira Tinta Negra Mole, Sercial. A very light, pale color. This extra dry wine has a wonderful aroma of almonds. On the palate it shows nuts, green olives, citrus and refreshing acidit. It is the ideal aperitif and should be enjoyed chilled; in a tall glass with tonic & lime it’s delicious. Suggested Retail Price: $26.99 / bottle

291. NV Carmo Vinhos, Madeira Bual 10 Year 12/750ml Source: Portugal – Maderia Amber colored wine with some green hues. Aroma of walnuts, honey and oak. Full bodied and mellow, the palate is medium rich with some raisins, honey and oak flavors. Fresh and full with a long lasting finish. Delicious as a dessert wine. This wine demonstrates the perfection of the blender's art and is to be savored. Suggested Retail Price: $54.99 / bottle

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Source: Portugal – Madeira A brilliant amber colored wine with golden and greenish nuances. Rich aromas of dried fruits, namely raisins, honey and old wood. Medium bodied, full flavors of dried fruits and spices. Light acidity in perfect balance with its body. A complex and vibrant wine, showing vivacity and freshness with a long finish. An excellent aperitif or as an accompaniment to patés. Suggested Retail Price: $54.99 / bottle

Romariz The port house of Romariz was founded in 1850 by Manoel da Rocha Romariz. Manoel was a descendant from a well-known Oporto family. Over the years, Romariz developed business dealings in Brazil and other Portuguese colonies (Africa and China), and to a lesser extent England. Historically, Romariz was known for wood ports, like Colheitas (single vintage Tawnies) and in top years, vintage ports. In 1966, the Romariz family sold their brand and business to Guimaraens & Co., now part of the Fladgate Partnership. Wines are made by David Guimaraens in Taylor’s Vila Nova de Gaia facility.

Today, Romariz offers a wide range of Ports: wood, vintage, LBV's and Colheitas. Their main markets are Portugal, Denmark and France. All grapes come from region #2, Cima Corgo, the heart of the best growing area along the Douro River. Romariz being an authentic Portuguese port firm, adheres to a rich, warm style of port wines.

Douro is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Douro River in the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro region. It is sometimes referred to as the Alto Douro (upper Douro), as it is located some distance upstream from Porto, sheltered by mountain ranges from coastal influence. The region has Portugal's highest wine classification as a Denominação de Origen Controlada (DOC). While the region is associated primarily with Port wine production, the Douro produces just as much table wine (non-fortified wines) as it does fortified wine.

293. NV Romariz Reserva Latina Tawny 6/750ml Source: Portugal – Douro Blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca. A carefully selected blend of seven to nine-year-old Tawny Ports are used for "Reserva Latina". Aged in oak casks for several years, Reserva Latina is recommended for the end of a meal, with desserts or coffee.

"A blend of different Ports aged in oak for several years, the Reserva Latina has an expressive nose of spicy, dark red fruit. Sweet on the mid palate with medium flavor density and finishing dry. Good value in Portuguese Port." - International Wine Review, 88 pts Suggested Retail Price: $27.99 / bottle

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294. 2013 Romariz LBV Port 6/750ml Source: Portugal – Douro Late bottled vintage (LBV) ports are made from grapes of a single vintage, aged 4-6 years in oak before bottling & release. Powerful aromas of plum, licorice, ripe cherry, spices and chocolate. Full, juicy and velvety in the mouth, a good texture and intense finish. A delicate softness and goes particularly well with nuts, almonds and cheese. Suggested Retail Price: $28.99 / bottle

Fran Kysela created the Rubus Project in 1997 as a way to source & sell incredible wines at value prices. This global project encompasses wines from around the world, all of which are hand-selected by Fran himself. Rubus wines must be from estate-grown fruit, and they must over deliver.

The first Rubus wine was a superb batch of 1,200 cases of 1997 Amador County Zinfandel. The wine sold out in a few days, and the Rubus label wasn’t used for the next 10+ years. In 2009, Kysela found an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon from Stag's Leaps district in Napa Valley, which became the next wine to be sold under the Rubus label. This was followed closely by a Russian River Chardonnay and an excellent Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel.

Over the past 11 years, the Rubus project has grown in terms of sku’s, sources and quality. The project currently includes 13 wines, including a new sparkling Blanc de Blancs and sparkling rosé. Rubus is a true representation of quality for the consumer at an excellent price: great wines, great prices.

295. 2018 Rubus, White Blend 12/750ml Source: Southern France 80% Colombard, 10% Ugni Blanc, 10% Gros Manseng. Aged on the lees for 3 months; no oak. Agrilo-calcaire (limestone & clay) soil. Fresh, clean and lively with intense exotic fruit aromas. Crisp, clean and zesty in the mouth, it offers delicate flavors of citrus fruit and grapefruit, and a long lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

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296. 2019 Rubus, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: New Zealand – Waipara Valley 100% Sauvignon Blanc aged 2 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks. This Sauvignon Blanc was produced from grapes grown in the heart of the Waipara Valley, from Church Road, Stirling and Georges Road vineyards. The extended growing season of warm, fine days and cool nights ensured the fruit was harvested in wonderful condition. Following harvest, the fruit was gently pressed, settled and racked to fermentation. The juice was then cool fermented for 21 days and left on lees contact for a further two months prior to blending, light fining, filtering and bottling. Aromas of gooseberry, lemongrass, boxwood, fresh celery and bready notes on the nose. The palate is dry to taste with juicy gooseberry and citrus flavors forming a light, refreshing medium bodied wine with a tart yet soft lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

297. 2019 Rubus, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: Chile – Colchagua Valley 100% Chardonnay. 25% of the wine is aged in American Oak barrels for 3 months. Sourced from the Colchagua Valley, characterized by its steep slopes of well-drained granite soils and irrigated by the Tinguiririca River, which bring clear melt water from the Andes. Sauvignon Blanc is grown in the cooler western part of the valley. Grapes are harvested in the morning to avoid high temperatures & gently pressed at the winery. 25% of the wine goes into American Oak barrels for 3 months. Attractive yellow color with some green tones. Its intense varietal character reminds one of ripe fruits like pineapple, with notes of melon and honey well harmonized with oak. Full, rich and buttery. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

298. 2019 Rubus, Vin-Gris 12/750ml Source: France – Languedoc-Roussillon - Corbières 80% Grenache, 10% Carignan, 10% Cinsault. Aged on the lees for 3 months; no oak. For this special blend for Kysela, the producer devoted extra focus to the pruning technique, lowering yields, sorting the grapes, selecting the tanks & continuing their environmentally conscious approach to vine growing, harvest and winemaking. Pale pink rose color with salmon hues. Delicate strawberry nose, savory berries and cherries, and a touch of dried herbs and minerality. A classic gris de gris at a great value price. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

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299. 2017 Rubus, Pinot Noir 12/750ml Source: Italy – Lessini Hills, Veneto 100% Pinot Noir. 30% of the wine was aged for 4-5 months in French Oak barrels. Grapes are sourced from the Lessini hills in the Colli Berici, where the cold nights allow the aromatic compounds in the grapes to develop. The vines, 20 years old on average, are planted on calcareous soils of volcanic origin. Nice garnet and red color. Expressive and charming on the nose with cherry and blackberry aromas. On the palate, the wine has a nice spicy note. The length to the finish is round and long. Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle

300. 2018 Rubus, Proprietary Red 12/750ml Source: Spain - Calatayud 90% Garnacha and 10% Syrah. The grapes are sourced from a mountainous area called SistemaI Ibérico, characterized by its high altitude and loose, stony, nutrient-poor soil. 70% of the Grenache used is Garnacha Tinta from 35-year-old vines. The remaining Grenache is a blend of Garnacha Peluda (Lledoner Pelut), Garnacha Tintorera and some loose Garnacha Blanca vines. The Syrah, mostly planted in trellis with irrigation, contributes color and aromas to the blend. Vinification of Grenache & Syrah is carried out separately, using different strains of Saccharomyces as well as non-Saccharomyces yeasts. Part of the final blend ages briefly in French oak. This blend of red varietals combines to produce a flavorful wine, rich in blackberry and plum fruits, with aromas of subtle spices, berry and fruitcake. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

301. 2017 Rubus, Old Vine Zinfandel 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Lodi

"Seriously flavorful and appealing, this full-bodied wine virtually overflows with luscious blackberry, strawberry and maple flavors on a broad mouthcoating texture. It has good concentration, breadth and a lingering finish. - Jim GORDON" - Wine Enthusiast (October 1st 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

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302. 2017 Rubus, Cabernet Sauvignon, AVA California 12/750ml Source: United States – Lodi & Sierra Nevada Hills, California 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 5 months in French oak barrels. 15-year-old vines. Grapes were picked at premium ripeness. Fermented in static tanks with pump-overs three times per day. This California Cabernet Sauvignon has rich flavors with a hint of black currant and cherry. The tannins are soft, leading to a smooth finish with a hint of oaked vanilla and a touch of eucalyptus/mint freshness. Suggested Retail Price: $20.99 / bottle

303. 2018 Rubus, Icono Malbec 6/750ml Source: Argentina – Lujan de Cuyo 100% Malbec. Aged 10-12 months in French oak. Intense red color with purple tones. Delicate strawberry, blackberry aromas intertwined with chocolate, tobacco, dulce de leche and vanilla nuances. Harmonious and elegant in the mouth with a long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $27.99 / bottle

304. 2017 Rubus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Napa Valley 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Its long finish displays full mature flavors of blackberry, currant and chocolate with just a hint of toasty oak and black cherry. The tannins are refined and polished, allowing the fruit to be the focus. Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle

305. 2018 Rubus, Barossa Shiraz 12/750ml Source: Australia – South Australia – Barossa Valley 98% Shiraz & 2% Viognier. The Viognier was co-fermented (50/50) with Shiraz and then back blended with Shiraz before filling to oak. The wine features 15% super premium Shiraz, which was aged in rich American oak coopered in France (more delicate & yielding more elegant, longer tannins). The remaining wine saw American oak, most of which was sourced from the Appalachian mountain range. The coopers say that these barrels add a spicy nose and creamy mid palate (almost like lemon cream). The grapes for this wine were sourced from the second largest vineyard owner in the Barossa Valley, mostly from Bay of Biscay soils. The wine features 15% super premium 131

Shiraz, which was aged in rich American oak coopered in France (more delicate & yielding more elegant, longer tannins). The remaining wine saw American oak, most of which was sourced from the Appalachian mountain range. The coopers say that these barrels add a spicy nose and creamy mid palate, almost like lemon cream. They tend to have less sweet oak character and therefore helps retain the perception of acid line. This richly concentrated Barossa Shiraz is indicative of the style for which Australia's top production region is famous. The wine is dark in color, rich and dense. There are ample tannins balanced by the powerful fruit. You will note the hints of blackberries, mint, and eucalyptus flavors upfront and in the finish. Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle

306. NV Rubus, Sparkling Brut, Blanc de Blancs 12/750ml Source: France 33% Ugni Blanc, 33% Airen & 33% Muscat. From 20-year-old vines on clay/limestone chalk soil. Machine harvest. The base wine is fermented at a low temperature. The second fermentation takes place at 14°C for 2 weeks, followed by dosing. Elegant pale-yellow color with fine bubbles. Floral and fruity on the nose, with aromas of fresh butter and cake. On the palate, the wine is crisp and harmonious - a delightful sparkling wine. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

307. NV Rubus, Sparkling Brut, Rosé 12/750ml Source: France 60% Tempranillo & 40% Bobal. From 20-year-old vines on clay/limestone chalk soil. Machine harvest. The base wine is fermented at a low temperature. The second fermentation takes place at 14°C for 2 weeks, followed by dosing. Stunning salmon-pink hues. The nose is intense and fine, dominated by notes of red berries. On the palate, the combination of fine bubbles and delicate aromas makes this wine a delightfully light and silky rosé. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

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Lexicon varietal wines are carefully selected by Fran Kysela to show the essence of each variety, along with its terroir of origin, both of which are essential elements of a good wine.

308. 2018 Lexicon, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: New Zealand - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, historically known for the great white wines of Bordeaux and Sancerre, is gaining popularity in New Zealand. Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc was produced from grapes grown in the renowned Marlborough region, on the northern end of the island. Marlborough is recognized for growing outstanding Sauvignon Blanc with mouthwatering fresh acidity, balanced by intense tropical fruit notes. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Tropical, zesty & citrusy. Hints of guava, passion fruit & gooseberries. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

308-A. 2019 Lexicon, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: New Zealand - Marlborough Tropical, zesty & citrusy. Hints of guava, passion fruit & gooseberries. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

309. 2018 Lexicon, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland The Swartland region of South Africa is a rugged place of untamed beauty and unique, distinctive terroir. From low-yielding vines, Lexicon Chardonnay is made in a rich, full-bodied style. Fermented in stainless steel, then aged in French oak for 3-6 months to integrate flavors and enhance a luxurious mouthfeel. Intense aromas of ripe apples, lime and pears with hints of tropical fruit are beautifully enhanced by subtle tones of well-integrated oak. The bright fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and a lingering finish. Sustainably farmed. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

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310. 2018 Lexicon, Malbec 12/750ml Source: Argentina – Mendoza – Lujan de Cuyo Four-day maceration on skins in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. One-day fermentation with selected yeasts at 27 degrees C. Five days post-fermentation maceration; malolactic fermentation. 10% aged in American oak for 3 months. This Malbec offers a deep purple color with violet tints, complex plum, fig, strawberry, spices and floral aromas. Rounded and velvety tannins, excellent length with a distinguished character - an incredible value. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

SOUTH AFRICA

Riebeek Valley Wine Company (Riebeek Cellars) Riebeek Valley Wine Company (formerly Riebeek Cellars) is located in the picturesque Riebeek Valley, in the heart of the Swartland wine region of South Africa. Established in 1941 by a group of nine local farmers, they are guided by Dutch & French traditions dating back 350 years.

It was Dutch explorer Pieter Cruythoff who stumbled upon the Riebeek Valley in 1661. Impressed by the single standing mountain, he called it Kasteelberg (“Castle Mountain”) commemorating the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, the fortress of Commander Jan van Riebeeck. The twin towns, Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West, established at the foot of Kasteelberg, are therefore also suitably named after Van Riebeek. 27 years later, the French Huguenots arrived at the Cape, after fleeing persecution. They deemed the terroir more than suitable for the continuation of their esteemed winemaking legacy.

Today Riebeek Cellars is an authentic W.O. Swartland producer. They source grapes from a group of 40 growers across the Riebeek Valley, including 3rd and 4th generation wine grape growers. Sourcing only from this select group ensures continuity of the finest quality and preservation of the terroir. They produce around 1.2 million 9- liter cases per year.

The vineyards lie in a richly diverse area in terms of soil, climate and topography. Vineyards are situated at heights that vary from 60 meters above sea level to 300 meters against the slopes of the Kasteelberg mountains. Because of the topography, the soils display the same rich variety, with Oakleaf and Dundee alluvial soil formed by sediment from die Berg River to Swartland and Glenrosa soils formed out of underlying shale along the Kasteelberg mountains. The notable ‘Koffieklip’ (coffee stone) soil is a combination of clay and iron-rich Ferricrete deposits, known widely throughout South Africa for its erosion-resistant qualities.

It is this unique terroir that distinguishes Riebeek’s wines. Rainfall occurs during winter months with enough cold units to ensure a proper rest phase for the vines before bud-break in early September. The summers are sunny and warm with cooling westerly winds that are ideal conditions for producing fine white and red wines.

A wide array of cultivars thrives in the Riebeek Valley, with Shiraz, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc especially shining through because of the gravel and shale soil’s moderate growth and yields. The excellent terroir is complemented by modern viticulture techniques to ensure the grapes can ripen to their full potential.

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311. 2019 Riebeek, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Chardonnay Not typically associated with the Swartland, this Chardonnay is rather unique because of these few exceptional Chardonnay vineyards that excel despite tough climatic conditions. The wine is brilliant cold and the style unwooded; dry yet fruit-driven. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

312. 2019 Short Street, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Chardonnay, aged in French oak for 3-6 months Situated at the very heart of South Africa's Swartland wine region, Short Street is the shortest street in the Riebeek Valley. A melting pot of creative energy, gourmet fare, farm fresh produce and the vibrant, uncomplicated lifestyle of the people, Short Street captures the essence of the Swartland, where passion, creativity and simplicity are distilled into a captivating experience. Made in a rich, full-bodied, wooded style, this has an intense aroma of ripe apples, lime and pears with hints of tropical fruit, beautifully enhanced by subtle tones of well-integrated oak. Although upfront and bold, the secret of this wine is in its exceptional balance. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

313. 2019 Riebeek, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Due to warm, dry conditions in the Swartland, this Sauvignon Blanc is a more tropical style of Sauvignon Blanc. The vineyards for our Riebeek Cellars Collection Sauvignon Blanc are planted on cooler sites where there is some cool, maritime influence from the West Coast. This achieves a style of wine that has delicate green notes, complimented by yellow-stone and tropical fruit, a touch of minerality and a crisp, lively acidity. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

314. 2019 Riebeek, Viognier 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Viognier. Viognier is a grape varietal very well suited to the dry-land conditions in the Swartland. Originally from the South of France where conditions are similarly dry and warm, Viognier thrives here. The wine is aromatic and expressive with floral aromas complemented by peach and apricot fruit flavours. Unwooded with a lively acidity, this wine is refreshingly light and crisp. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

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314-A. 2019 Riebeek, Chenin Blanc 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Chenin Blanc. Riebeek’s flagship white. It offers a fresh, fruit-driven style of wine that wins hearts the world over. Sustainably crafted from three vineyards, the bush-vine component offers intensity, texture and longevity. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

315. 2019 The Royal, Chenin Blanc 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Chenin Blanc The Royal, Chenin Blanc borrows its name from a grand old hotel in Riebeek Kasteel. It is the oldest hotel in the Western Cape; a beloved fixture of the area. As the unofficial drink of the Riebeek Valley, Chenin Blanc is the perfect everyday wine that offers uncomplicated quality for the novice and connoisseur alike. Packed with up-front melon fruit, the nose charms with an abundance of guava and gooseberries as well as the signature hint of honey. The palate follows through with fruit flavors balanced by a crisp acidity to ensure a fresh and fruity style of wine. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

316. 2018 Short Street, Chenin Blanc 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Chenin Blanc, aged in French oak for 3-6 months Situated at the very heart of South Africa's Swartland wine region, Short Street is the shortest street in the Riebeek Valley. A melting pot of creative energy, gourmet fare, farm fresh produce and the vibrant, uncomplicated lifestyle of the people, Short Street captures the essence of the Swartland, where passion, creativity and simplicity are distilled into a captivating experience. Short Street Chenin Blanc is an aromatic and richly textured wine, with intense tropical flavors, typical of Chenin Blanc grown in the Swartland. The palate is a delicate balance of apricots, almonds, citrus and a hint of minerality for a luxurious finish. Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle

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317. NV Montino Moscato, Petillant Light 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Muscat grapes (known to the trade as Moscato) Naturally light in alcohol and mouth-wateringly fruity, Montino signifies fresh and lively wines. Montino Moscato Light is delicate and pure. Following a strict policy of "nothing added, nothing taken away", grapes are picked greener with less sugar for a wine that is naturally sweet and lower in alcohol. A pale straw color with a light green tinge, the bouquet is a burst of Muscat grape aroma with peach notes and delicate orange blossoms. The flavors follow through to a refreshing, slightly spritzy palate. This elegant, lighter style Muscat wine is low in alcohol, while the mouth filling sweetness is well balanced by refreshing acidity and a lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

318. NV Montino Rosé Petillant 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region – Swartland 85% Muscat and 15% Pinotage An irresistible juicy, naturally sweet rose, Montino Rose is a pretty cherry pink color, with tempting crushed strawberry and Turkish delight aromas that explode in succulent candied red berry flavors. It offers an abundant bouquet of red berries in a refreshing, sparkling style. Delightfully light, delicate and mouth-wateringly fruity. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

319. 2019 Riebeek, Cape Rosé 12/750ml Source: South Africa – Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Pinotage An elegant rosé made from South Africa’s own Pinotage grape. Bursting with flavors of fresh strawberries and ripe cherries, with a crisp dryness on the palate. Fresh and fruity style. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

320. 2018 Riebeek, Pinotage 12/750ml Source: South Africa – Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Pinotage The warm climate and rich koffie-klip soil contribute to a Pinotage wine with expressive fruit character and soft, supple tannins. Because the parents of Pinotage are Cinsault and Pinot Noir, both red berry fruit driven wines, our style of Pinotage highlights the vibrant fruit components of the Pinotage parentage. Bright plums and cherries with a touch of spice on a smooth, lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle 137

321. 2018 Short Street, Pinotage 12/750ml Source: South Africa – Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Pinotage, aged in French oak for 4-9 months Made in a rich, full-bodied, this Pinotage emphasizes the Pinot Noir parentage of this uniquely South African wine. Sustainably crafted from protected old bush-vine Pinotage, it offers abundant fresh cherries, ripe plums and a hint of spice and smoke with a smooth, lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

322. 2016 Kasteelberg Pinotage 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Pinotage. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill. The Kasteelberg range of wines celebrates the discovery of the Riebeek Valley and the Kasteelberg mountains in 1661. Kasteelberg stands sentinel over the fertile valley below. From the slopes of the mountains, hand-selected grapes are expertly crafted with care to produce rare and expressive wines. Harvested from an exceptional vineyard in the heart of the Swartland, the Kasteelberg Pinotage is characterized as a well-structured wine, offering layers of flavors and aromas. Seductive rich plum flavors with notes of captivating dark chocolate follows through in a smooth and lingering palate of intense flavors integrated with the freshness of ripened cherries. Suggested Retail Price: $36.99 / bottle

323. 2016 The Royal, Shiraz-Cabernet 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 50% Shiraz and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Different batches of unoaked wine - wine treated with French oak staves and wine matured in 2nd and 3rd fill barrels - were all blended together to perfection. Juicy and fruity, rich and ripe, with blackberry, blackcurrant, subtle vanilla and black pepper flavors. Smooth and well-balanced, a lingering finish of berries, spice and beautifully integrated oak. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

324. 2018 Riebeek, Merlot 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Merlot, matured in oak. One of the most popular wines in the Riebeek range, the Merlot offers an array of red berries and a soft and mellow palate. The style is elegant with well-integrated fruit and oak flavors on the nose. The palate is velvety and smooth with an aftertaste of juicy flavors and abundant berries. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle 138

325. 2018 Riebeek, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Cabernet Sauvignon An exciting New World style with upfront blackcurrant flavors. The black fruit is well- balanced with subtle French oak for a complex nose and an elegant and lingering follow- through. An exceptional example of a medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, best enjoyed young. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

326. 2018 Riebeek, Shiraz 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Shiraz Often referred to as Shiraz Country, the Riebeek Valley is renowned for exceptional Shiraz wines. The Riebeek Shiraz is a lively rich wine; full-bodied with a subdued smokiness on the nose and a palate of ripe fruit and interesting spice. Well-balanced and smooth, the aftertaste lingers with the exciting flavors of chocolate and spice. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

327. 2018 Short Street, Shiraz 12/750ml Source: South Africa-Western Cape-Swartland 100% Shiraz, aged in French oak for 4-9 months This Shiraz is a rich and lively, full-bodied wine with a subdued smokiness on the nose and a palate of ripe red berries and interesting spice. Well-balanced and smooth, the aftertaste lingers with the exciting flavors of chocolate and spice. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

328. 2016 Kasteelberg, Shiraz 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Shiraz. Aged 16 months in 300L new French oak barrels. The Kasteelberg range of wines celebrates the discovery of the Riebeek Valley and the Kasteelberg mountains in 1661. Kasteelberg stands sentinel over the fertile valley below. From the slopes of the mountains, hand-selected grapes are expertly crafted with care to produce rare and expressive wines. The Swartland terroir is home to rich, nuanced, silky Shiraz, and the Kasteelberg Shiraz is no exception. Rich black fruit, liquorice and hints of spice charms the nose. The palate follows through with black currents and complex baking spice. Full-bodied and rich, the velvety tannin structure offers a long, well-integrated finish. Suggested Retail Price: $36.99 / bottle

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329. NV Riebeek, Cape Ruby Port 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 85% Touriga Nacional & 15% Shiraz. New vintage Port wine is blended with older vintage Port wine and matured in 300 litre older French barrels. 50% aged in small barrels for two years.

"This wine from South Africa’s Swartland region offers the rich aromas and flavors of a good quality Ruby Port at a very reasonable price. It offers vibrant aromas and generous, ripe flavors of dark cherry, chocolate, and tobacco complemented by savory notes. It has just the right tannic firmness and a long, rich finish. Made in the style of a Ruby Port from Touriga Nacional and Shiraz grapes, half of which was aged in barriques for 2 years." - Int’l Wine Review (Succulent Sweet Wines for the Holidays: The Best of 2018), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 Also available in gift set - $35.99 / gift set (one bottle + 2 glasses)

330. NEW! 2019 Torn, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Sauvignon Blanc Using only free-run juice with minimum skin contact. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks under strict temperature control, and the then stored on the fine lees. Upfront tropical fruit aromas balanced by a distinct minerality and crisp acidity. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

331. NEW! 2019 Never Look Back, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Matured in 3rd & 4th fill French oak barrels for 6-9 months. The warm climate and rich weathered shale soil, contributes to a Cabernet Sauvignon with expressive fruit character and smooth tannins. The black fruit is well-balanced with subtle French oak for a complex nose and an elegant and lingering follow-through. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

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Nitida Nitida Farm Winery is located in the heart of the Durbanville Wine Valley. Owners Bernhard & Peta Veller purchased the land in 1990, and the first vines were planted two years later. In 1995, Nitida won their first award (double gold for their Sauvignon Blanc) and were recognized as a benchmark Semillon producer. Winemaker Daniel Keulder, previously of Groot Constantia, joined the team in 2014.

The Nitida label illustrations were hand drawn using inks made from Nitida tree leaves. Inspired by protea nitidus in the garden, they also feature local Renosterveld plants and some of the farm creatures.

The Nitida team share the belief that "beautiful wines come from day-to-day thoughtful management in the vineyards.” Grapes are hand picked and vineyard health is thoroughly monitored by a well experienced team.

332. 2018 Nitida, Sauvignon Blanc, Durbanville 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Durbanville 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Around 85% of the grapes for this wine were sourced from Nitida farm itself, with the balance coming from the neighboring farms, to bring more complexity to this example of Durbanville terroir. A dazzling dance of nectarine, pawpaw and pink fleshy guava envelops the palate, as hints of orange orchid and white pepper spice swoop in for the finale. The zesty citrus and floral notes inspire a pairing of pan seared scallops, served with lemon caper sauce. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

333. 2019 Nitida, Semillon 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Cape Town 100% Semillon. The Semillon grapes were left on the vine as long as possible to achieve full ripeness that gives the wine the distinctive flavor. As with Sauvignon Blanc, a reductive approach is taken, using dry ice to limit the juice and wine's exposure to oxygen ensuring the retention of the volatile flavor compounds. After settling, 70% of the juice was fermented in 80% new French oak barrels. The wine was fermented cold in order to achieve the longest possible fermentation. After fermentation the wine was left on the lees for six months with regular batonnage that resulted in a full and rich wine. Vibrantly fresh fruit aromas entice your senses as you’re introduced to sweet and crispy honeycomb on your palate. Hints of oak are present on the nose, yet leaves you searching for it amongst the dance of mango and capsicum notes, adding to your ever-growing curiosity to discover the hidden layers of this full mouthfeel. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

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Indwe Indwe is the Xhosa name for the Blue Crane, also called the Stanley Crane or Paradise Crane. It is South Africa's national bird and is almost exclusively endemic to South Africa (an estimated 20-25 birds are found in Namibia).

The Blue Crane has a vulnerable status on the global red list; its population today is only half of what it was in the 1970’s. The species faces threats from climate change, as well as illegal trade, domestication and habitat loss.

The Indwe is highly revered culturally – its feathers and regalia can only be worn by the Zulu king and royalty.

Kysela is pursuing a partnership with the Endangered Wildlife Trust, to aid in the conservation of this majestic species.

334. 2018 Indwe Pinotage 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region This signature South African Pinotage borrows its name from South Africa’s national bird. Grapes are meticulously sourced from our producers along the Coastal region of the Western Cape, ensuring complexity, depth and purity of fruit. The wine is layered with sweet cherry notes, and subtle hints of mocha and vanilla flavors. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle

Keermont Keermont Vineyards is a family-owned farm located in a back valley outside of Stellenbosch, ZA. The name comes from Keerweder, which is the name of the former farm. A keerweder is a dead end in a valley - it literally translates to 'blocked again', as the early settlers were blocked by the terrain when they tried to pass through the valley. The winery and vineyards are located in the shadow of Guardian Peak (official name is Suurberg). The mountain fruit here is similar to the grapes grown at the Howell Mountain AVA in Napa Valley.

Keermont was founded in 2007 by Mark & Monica Wraith, who moved to the Western Cape from Gauteng in 2003. Her purchased Keerweder III farm as well as Fleurfontein farm, joining them into one estate known today as Keermont Vineyards. Their first vintage was 2007, which yielded a tiny crop of around 5 barrels (about 108 cases). The first wines were made in an old spring water bottling shed, before the small winery was built in 2010.

The Keermont farm totals 157 hectares, with 30 hectares (72 acres) of vines (20 hectares red; 10 hectares white).: All grapes used in their wines are grown on Keermont Vineyards. They are fermented, matured and bottled in the winery. Alex Starey has been in charge of the vineyards and winemaking since 2005. Alex studied Viticulture and Oenology at Stellenbosch University; he has travelled and worked in various wine regions including Maipo Valley, Chile; Penedes and Priorat, Spain; St-Emillion and Cote Rotie, France.

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Small parcels are harvested by hand and fermented separately in order to produce wines with complexity & depth. Some of the Chenin Blanc vines are 40+ years old & used by De Trafford winery.

Keermont is certified sustainable & follows a natural and traditional winemaking philosophy – indigenous yeast fermentation, no adjustment to acid or alcohol, maturation in seasoned oak barrels, bottling by hand without filtration.

Annual production is around 3,500 cases per year.

335. 2017 Keermont, White Blend, Terrasse 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Stellenbosch 39% Chenin Blanc (34% Riverside parcel - 26% Low Road Parcel and 5% Bobbejaan parcel), 34% Sauvignon Blanc (Uitkyk parcel), 14% Viognier (Cottage Lane parcel) and 13% Chardonnay (Low Road Parcel). Fermented by indigenous yeast in seasoned French oak barrels, then 12 months maturation on the lees. Bottling is carried out by hand without filtration.

The Keermont Terrasse white blend derives its name from the terraced vineyards on Keermont. The backbone of this blend is Chenin Blanc from a 48-year-old un-irrigated vineyard called 'Riverside' and this is complimented by Chenin from two younger vineyards and varying fractions of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.

"…citric nose with a mineral edge that gives aromas of lemon blossoms and white spices. The palate is lively with a rich texture and structured mouthfeel, with a soft, spicy finish that lingers with fresh citrus and good mineral tension. 13,919 bottles were made, which will be released in December of 2019. At this price point, you can purchase a few bottles for your cellar. - Anthony Mueller" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle

336. 2017 Keermont, Riverside Chenin Blanc 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region – Stellenbosch 100% Chenin Blanc. This wine was fermented and then spent a further 12 months maturing on the lees in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barrels. Bottling was carried out by hand without filtration.

Planted in 1971, Riverside Chenin Blanc is the oldest vineyard on the farm. Soils on the banks of the upper Blaauwklippen River, in which the vines are planted, vary from sandy alluvial plains with river stone to red clay loam as one moves away from the river. This patchy old vineyard delivers very low yields of incredible quality fruit year in and year out.

"From vines planted at 250m next to the Blaauwklippen River back in 1971, this undemonstrative but utterly convincing Chenin needs a little time in the glass to unfold, like 143

a fern in spring. When it does, you’ll find classic wet stone and apple aromas with a lick of honey. The palate is intense, deep and stony, subtle in articulation with a beeswax richness haunting its orchard fruit, while its vinosity brings food-friendliness. It's hard to better this for purity and classicism. Drinking Window 2019 - 2023." - Decanter (February 2019), 93 pts - International Wine Review (January 2019), 93 pts - Vinous (August 29th 2018), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $51.99 / bottle

337. 2016 Keermont, Merlot 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region – Stellenbosch 100% Merlot. Aged 20 months in seasoned French oak barrels before being bottled by hand without filtration. Deep ruby red color. Ripe red fruit and liqueur cherry aromas are complimented by classic dusty herb and thatch notes. The palate is dense, but soft. The wine shows good weight with dusty savory fruit character. Chalky tannins and good natural acid help to maintain a fresh elegance and a long, succulent dry finish. Suggested Retail Price: $34.99 / bottle

338. 2014 Keermont, Estate Reserve Red Blend 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region – Stellenbosch 37% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, , 12% Petit Verdot & 2% Syrah. This wine spent 22 months maturing in French oak barrels (20% new) before being bottled by hand without filtration. Bottle aged for 12 to 24 months before release.

"The 2014 Estate Reserve is a blend of 37% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot and 2% Syrah. It has an intense bouquet of black cherries, boysenberry, pressed iris petals and a touch of iodine, all very focused and seeming to just close up a little with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins framing crisp blackberry and bilberry fruit laced with licorice and sea salt. It feels very composed on the finish, yet I suspect that it might close up for a couple of years. Have a cellar handy. - Neal Martin" - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2019), 93 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $44.99/ bottle Also available in 1.5L magnum, $97.99 / bottle

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339. 2014 Keermont, Syrah 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region – Stellenbosch 100% Syrah. This wine spent 20 months maturing in seasoned 500 and 225 Litre French oak barrels before being bottled by hand without filtration.

"Three different sites on the Keermont farm - Steepside, Topside and Sweetwater - supply grapes for this intense, yet subtly oaked Syrah. Scented, spicy and refined, it has classic pepper grinder notes, sweet red fruit and a hint of black olive. 2018-24" - Tim Atkin (South Africa 2017 Special Report), 94 pts - International Wine Review (January 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $44.99 / bottle *Also available in 1.5L magnum, $97.99 / bottle

340. 2015 Keermont, Steepside Syrah 6/750ml Source: Western Cape - Coastal Region - Stellenbosch 100% Syrah. This wine spent 20 months maturing in seasoned 225 and 500 Litre French oak barrels before being bottled by hand without filtration.

Planted in 2005 on the steep midslopes of the Helderberg Mountain range, Steepside Syrah sits at an elevation of 300m. Vines grow in rich red clay loam soils with high levels of iron and quartzite originating from the peaks above. The combination of these deep granitic soils and the intensity of the sunshine on the North facing ridge allows the vineyard to produce wines with power and structure, while the spicy herbal aromatics can be attributed to the elevation and the pristine fynbos flora that surround it.

"If Topside is Alex Starey’s Côte Rôtie, then Steepside is his Cornas, a hotter, north-facing site that produces dense, ferrous, almost bloody Syrah. This is grippy and firm with layers of tannin and firm, intense dark berry fruit. 2020-30" - Tim Atkin (South Africa 2018 Special Report), 95 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 92 pts - Vinous (August 29th 2018), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $70.99 / bottle

341. 2015 Keermont, Topside Syrah 6/750ml Source: Western Cape - Coastal Region - Stellenbosch 100% Syrah. This wine spent 20 months maturing in seasoned 500 litre French oak barrels before being bottled by hand without filtration.

The Topside Syrah vineyard is situated high up on the West facing mid-slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain range (Elevation 350m). It was planted in 2006 on rocky soils consisting of sandstone and granite, weathered from the peaks above. Vines are trellised and run with the contour in a North South direction. The elevation, soil and aspect all contribute to spicy character and fine tannin structure of this wine. 145

"The 2015 Topside Syrah comes from dry-farmed vines on decomposed granite and sandstone soils at 350-400 meters above sea level. It spent 20 months maturing in seasoned 500-liter French oak barrels before being bottled by hand without filtration. It has a perfumed, Côte-Rôtie-like bouquet of detailed blackberry, briar and light iris aromas, and just a little chalkiness in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled tannin, a fine line of acidity and a linear, structured, gently grippy finish with hints of Provençal herbs on the sustained aftertaste. An outstanding Syrah from Keermont. - Neal Martin" - Vinous (August 29th 2018), 94 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue # 256, October 2019), 93 pts - International Wine Review (January 2019), 93 pts Suggested Retail Price: $70.99 / bottle

342. 2015 Keermont, Pondokrug Cabernet Franc 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Stellenbosch 100% Cabernet Franc. This wine spent 20 months maturing in seasoned French oak barrels before being bottled by hand without filtration.

High up on the west facing slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain, this is a 1.8Ha parcel of Cabernet Franc planted in 2006. At an elevation of 380m above sea level and surrounded by mountain 'fynbos', this block is exposed to many natural elements resulting in very low yields. The soil on Pondokrug is red granitic loam with a high clay content, which sustains the vines during the summer months.

"Sourced from the top two terraces of the vineyard up near the reservoir, this single parcel Cabernet Franc reveals good typicity and impressive depth of plum and dark cherry fruit. Creamy, lush texture on a full bodied palate with fine firm tannins. Matured 20 months in used French oak. The name means hut (pondok) on the ridge (rug) in Afrikaans." - International Wine Review (January 2019), 93 pts Suggested Retail Price: $66.99 / bottle

343. 2015 Keermont, Cabernet Sauvignon 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Stellenbosch 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged 22 months in French Oak Barrels and an additional 18 months on the bottle before release.

Keermont Cabernet Sauvignon grows in our Cottage Lane Vineyard on the mid-slopes of the Helderberg. This vineyard is situated on the crest of a ridge (320m above sea level) so has aspects ranging from East through North to West. It is very exposed resulting in small vines with low yields.

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"Keermont isn’t always associated with Cabernet Sauvignon - it’s seen as Syrah Central - but this single vineyard bottling is consistently impressive. Elegant, sinewy and focused, it has filigree tannins and a nice floral lift underpinned by fine tannins. 2019-25" - Tim Atkin (South Africa 2018 Report), 93 pts - Vinous (August 29th 2018), 91 pts - International Wine Review (January 2019), 91 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 90+ pts Suggested Retail Price: $44.99 / bottle

Babylon’s Peak Babylon’s Peak is a private cellar located on the slopes of the Paardeberg Mountains between Malmesbury and Paarl. Four generations have farmed here, passing down their winemaking knowledge and passion through the ages. Current winemaker Stephan Basson joined his father in 2003 and started making wine under the Babylon’s Peak brand. Stephan is a passionate and warm-hearted family man. He has dedicated his life to the wine industry and keeping the Basson legacy alive through the range of characterful Babylon’s Peak wines.

The name Babylon’s Peak is derived from the very high granite peak on the farm, which is known to local people as ‘Babylonstoren’ (in English, ‘The Tower of Babylon’). Some of the highest vineyards in the Swartland region are found here at about 700 meters above sea level. The Paardeberg area is characterized by decomposed granite soils and unique terroir which result in optimum soil expression and fruit purity. All the grapes used for the wines are carefully selected and treated before the wine is made in the traditional way. Being a private cellar, they have the opportunity to select and bottle only the best quality wines.

344. 2018 Babylon's Peak, Chenin Blanc 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Chenin Blanc. Fermented on the lees in stainless steel. The Chenin Blanc grapes were picked from very old dryland bushvine vineyards. The vineyard grows on weathered granite soils, contributing to the flavor of the grapes and mineral character of the wine. Production is limited to 5 tons/ha.

"This unwooded Chenin is made from a single vineyard of 38+ year old dry farmed bush vines planted on granitic soils. It offers a complex bouquet of minerals and tropical fruit with an herbal edge. The palate is crisp and mineral like with appealing guava fruit notes. Stephan aims for a fresh style, and he succeeds. One doesn’t typically age an inexpensive wine like this, but giving Chenin additional time in bottle often enhances complexity and richness. Stephan showed us a 2007 vintage of this wine, and it had evolved into a delicious, rich wine of honeyed peach and dried apricot. - Don Winkler" - i-winereview.com (September 30th 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

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345. 2018 Babylon's Peak, Viognier Roussanne 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 60% Viognier, 40% Roussanne. Varietals were fermented separately in older 300 liter French oak barrels, then after fermentation, blended and matured on the lees for 3 months until bottling.

"This 60/40 blend of Viognier and Roussanne offers a perfume of white flowers and a finely focused palate of spice and white stone fruit with just a touch of minerals and white pepper…” - i-winereview.com (September 30th 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

346. 2017 Babylon's Peak, Pinotage 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 100% Pinotage. Aged 12 months in 225 liter French oak barrels until bottling.

The Pinotage is from dryland bush vines, planted on the highest south-east facing granite slopes on the farm. Due to its unique terroir, this vineyard ripens slowly over a very long period. This results in very dark color, soft tannins and good flavor compounds. The baboons normally harvest their quantity first and then the winery picks the rest!

"Semi-opaque. An outstanding value in South African Pinotage, the 2017 vintage shows an effusive nose of dark cherry, chocolate and tobacco. It’s big and rich in the mouth with flavors that evoke black raspberry and dark cocoa powder. Quite ripe in style with a long finish. At 14.5° alcohol, it’s a big wine. - Don Winkler" - i-winereview.com (September 30th 2019), 90+ pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

347. 2018 Babylon's Peak, Paardeberg Shiraz 12/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Paardeberg 100% Shiraz. Aged 14 months in 225-liter French oak barrels until bottling.

"The Shiraz is our favorite of the Babylon Peak portfolio. It offers nice purity of black fruit with a licorice note on the nose and flavors of blackberry, mocha, and a touch of dried fruit. It’s softly textured with good supporting acidity and has an attractive cracked pepper spice note. Fermented with some viognier skins and matured 12-14 months in oak barrels. - Don Winkler" - i-winereview.com (September 30th 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

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Lismore Estate Tucked into the foothills of a dramatic mountain range at the bottom of Africa is Lismore Estate Vineyards. It is here, in the Greyton area, that Californian Samantha O'Keefe found paradise and the perfect terroir.

With a degree in political science and background in television, Samantha left Los Angeles for South Africa in 2000. She fell in love with a 300-hectare ranch called Riviersonderend, named for the mountain range. She purchased the ranch, built her own house, planted vines and constructed a winery. Lismore Estate Vineyards was founded in 2003, and her inaugural vintage was released in 2008. Samantha’s wines have been praised by the top journalists, and in 2018, she was inducted into the prestigious Cape Winemaker’s Guild in 2018, becoming the 6th woman to ever be inducted into the Guild.

The Overberg region is rapidly earning a reputation for premium cool climate grapes. Greyton has now been designated a ward within that district, recognizing the unique terroir expression of the wine that is produced there. Lismore is the only registered wine estate in the Greyton ward.

Lismore's vineyards are planted on slopes at the base of the Riviersonderend Mountain Range. The combination of elevation and climate make for an extended ripening period which is roughly 3-4 weeks later than the more traditional wine growing areas in the Western Cape. There are a total of 12.5 ha planted with Chardonnay, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier. On the Davis Scale, the area is classified as Region 1, meaning Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Syrah and Pinot Noir are doing very well in the region and get perfect ripening conditions.

In December 2019, Lismore Estate suffered a devastating loss – a raging fire destroyed Samantha’s home, the winery & damaged some of the vineyards. Fortunately her finished wines were stored offsite and were not list in the fire. While Samantha rebuilds, with support from the South African wine community & beyond, she remains resilient & optimistic for the future.

348. 2017 Lismore, Chardonnay Estate Reserve 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Cape South Coast - Overberg 100% Chardonnay. Fermented and aged 11 months in 500 liter French oak Foudres (40% new).

"On the nose, the 2017 Estate Reserve Chardonnay has elegant, luscious red apples, lemon and pear tart and seductive floral notes of cherry blossom. It has excellent mouthfeel with perfect mid-palate weight and balance and elegant Chardonnay expression. The 35% new oak is harmoniously integrated and not heavy handed or overdone and it finishes long. This is beautiful and complex like Chassagne-Montrachet. Yes, this is tasty and collectible stuff! Stock your cellars now as these bottles won't last long. - Anthony Mueller" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 94 pts - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (April 2020), 92 pts - Wine Advocate – Wine Reviewers’ Favorite Wine of the Year Suggested Retail Price: $68.99 / bottle

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349. 2017 Lismore, Viognier Estate Reserve 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Cape South Coast – Overberg 100% Viognier. Fermented and aged 11 months in 500 liter French Oak Foudres (40% new).

"One of two Lismore estate Viogniers reviewed in my 2019 report, this comes from a 0.3- hectare block that was planted 13 years ago. Rich, complex and concentrated, it has pear and apricot fruit, a hint of nectarine and a patina of vanilla and cinnamon spice. 2019-23 Greyton (14%)" - Tim Atkin (South Africa 2019 Special Report), 94 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 91+ pts Suggested Retail Price: $66.99 / bottle

350. 2017 Lismore, Pinot Noir 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Cape South Coast – Overberg 100% Pinot Noir. Aged 10 months in 500 liter French Oak Foudres (35% new).

"On the nose, the 2017 Pinot Noir begins with classic dusty red fruit with subtle red spice tones and hints of oak. On the palate, the wine is just slightly tart, revealing some fresh, zippy cranberry tones with orange spice that lingers through to the finish. The mouthfeel is something like that from the Willamette Valley, where it has a quiet strength at its core, with complex fruit and soft earthy tones. The finish is long and shows great focus and balance. It's beautiful now, but I know it will get better with age. Be patient and let it rest. - Anthony Mueller" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 92+ pts Suggested Retail Price: $64.99 / bottle

351. 2017 Lismore, Syrah Estate Reserve 6/750ml South Africa - Western Cape - Cape South Coast – Overberg 100% Syrah. Aged 10 months in 500 liter French Oak Foudres (35% new).

Upon smelling the 2017 Estate Reserve Syrah, my first thought was "Wow, this reminds me of a young Côte-Rôtie." The nose of this wine has a glossy polish to it, with black fruit that expresses power and complexity while remaining pristine and elegant. After the impressive fruit aromas, the soft herbal and lavender tones flutter in, bringing with them soft oak tones and a nuance of spice rack. The palate has good mineral tension with the depth and breadth of expression only found in world-class Syrah. The finish is long with grippy tannins and begs me to take another sip. Samantha O'Keefe is clearly doing things right. The Lismore Estate wines are highly collectible and show amazing quality. - Anthony Mueller" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 93 pts Suggested Retail Price: $65.99 / bottle

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Vinicola de Castilla Founded in 1976, Vinicola de Castilla is a privately-owned corporation and a D.O. La Mancha pioneer in fruit- driven young wines, barrel-aged reds, and varietals. Located in Manzanares (Ciudad Real), it is a 300,000 square foot, state-of-the-art winemaking facility. They have a production capacity of 2 million liters and storage for 8,000 barrels.

The winery and the vineyards are all located in the La Mancha D.O. Vinícola de Castilla has more than 40 hectares of their own cultivation, divided mainly in two types: bush vines and espalier. The 5 hectares dedicated to bush vines are all planted to Airen. The rest is a mix of Macabeo, Moscatel, Chardonnay, Verdejo, Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah, and Petit Verdot.

Windmills are a famous symbol of La Mancha. In the historic town of Consuegra, amidst the plains of Castilla-La Mancha, 12 white tower windmills stand on a hill, in front of a medieval castle. These iconic towers are believed to be the windmills described by Miguel de Cervantes' famous 17th-century novel, "Don Quixote".

352. 2019 El Cortijillo, Blanco, La Mancha 12/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla la Mancha – La Mancha 100% Verdejo. El Cortijillo Verdejo shows a pale straw green color. It is fresh and aromatic with floral notes, peach, crisp apple and tropical fruits. A mineral accent and herbal notes. Good acidity, it is refreshing on the palate, fruity and smooth. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle

353. 2019 El Cortijillo, Tempranillo, La Mancha 12/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla la Mancha – La Mancha 100% Tempranillo. Up front aromas of raspberry and cherry fruit, medium to light weight, Rhône wine in character, cherry fruit flavors, followed by bright acidity. Reminds one of a mythical cross between a Pinot Noir and a Côtes-du-Rhône. Pleasant and fun, bistro red. Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 / bottle *Also available in 6/1.5L, $22.99 / bottle

354. 2019 Finca del Castillo, Tempranillo, La Mancha 12/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla la Mancha – La Mancha 100% Tempranillo. No oak. This pretty little red has a flavor reminiscent of good Cotes du Rhone. Medium bodied, flavorful; hints of raspberry and strawberry. Shows best with picnic fare and grilled meats. Perfect summer red. Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 / bottle 151

Tiza Tiza is a house brand for Kysela Pere et Fils, LTD. Tiza Tempranillo is made by Bodegas Campos Reales. The winery dates back to the 1950's, when dozens of small farmers founded a winery in El Provencio, a small town in Cuenca, in the La Mancha D.O. The winery is in the center of 3,500 hectares of vineyards, and is part of the Virgen del Rosario cooperative. Winemaker Soledad Lopez has made wine for Campos Reales since 2001.

355. 2018 Tiza, Tempranillo 4/3.0L (BIB) Source: Spain – Castilla la Mancha – La Mancha 100% Tempranillo. Clear and bright, youthful deep violet color. Clean fresh aromas of red fruits, strawberries and blackberries. Tasty, fresh and juicy, well- balanced acidity with a medium body and round tannins and a long aftertaste. Made in the style of a Cotes du Rhone. An unbelievable value! Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 / Bag-in-Box

Bodegas San Dionisio Bodegas San Dionisio is located in the town of Fuenteálamo in Albacete (Castilla – La Mancha). For centuries, from generation to generation, the winemakers have developed cultivation techniques to take full advantage of the exceptionally hard conditions of the climate and soil. The result is a small production (3,000 kilos per hectare) and a slow ripening process (the most common variety – Monastrell – is harvested at the end of September and all of October) that produces very complex wines with a strong personality – high concentration of aromas and polyphenols.

356. 2018 Toza, Jumilla Monastrell 12/750ml Source: Spain – Murcia – Jumilla 100% Monastrell. Aged one year in oak barrels. Toza is a classic example of the Monastrell variety from the Mediterranean region. Clean, bright cherry red color. It is bold with intense fresh red fruits and varietal aromas on the nose. Aged in oak barrels, this Spanish red is rich, toasty, round and velvety. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

Vilerma Founded in 1977, Vilerma is owned by Arsenio Paz. Arsenio converted the local production from kiwi to grape back in the 1970's, when the demand for Galician white wine grew.

The Ribeiro Denomination of Origin is in Southern Galicia, on the Northwest edge of the province of Ourense, where the valleys formed by the Miño, Avia, Arnoia and Barbantiño rivers meet. It has 2,685 hectares of 152

vineyards in the villages of Ribadavia, Arnoia, Castrelo de Miño, Carballeda de Avia, Leiro, Cenlle, Beade, Punxín and Cortegada, and in parts of the boroughs of Boborás, San Amaro, Toén, Carballiño and Ourense. The vineyards cover areas of varying altitudes, from 75 to 400 meters above sea level, in valleys and on sometimes very steep hillsides on terraces known as "socalcos" or "bocarribeiras" that follow the contours of the hills.

There are 7 hectares (17.36 acres) of vines which mainly consist of the Ribeiro production varieties: Treixadura, Torrontes, Godello, Albariño, Loureira & Lado Treixadura grape: Distinguished, harmonious and rounded, Treixadura is the top white variety in the Ribeiro vineyards; it is perfectly suited to the area and is the expression of the full potential of the region. It is gradually being planted to take over from other varieties that are less suitable for the area. It is irreplaceable in the Ribeiro district and was the main variety responsible for the legendary reputation earned by the region's wines.

357. 2018 Vilerma, Ribeiro Blanco 12/750ml Source: Spain – Galicia – Ribeiro 80% Treixadura, 6% Torrontes, 4% Godello, 4% Albariño, 3% Loureira and 3% Lado. Aged 4 months in new American oak barrels. Ribeiro Blanco is produced from estate-grown grapes using traditional winemaking. Pale yellow color with green highlights. Intense white fruit aromas when young, it develops complex nuances after a few years in the bottle. In the mouth it is ample, full and pleasant with a long and fruity finish. Suggested Retail Price: $20.99 / bottle

Bodega de Txakoli Talai Berri The Talai-Berri winery is located at Zarautz, one of the towns belonging to the "Getariako Txakolina" D.O. Built in 1992, the winery lays on the sunniest slopes of Mount Talai Mendi, surrounded by 12 hectares of vineyards. Annual production is 7,500 cases.

Founder Bixente Eizagirre Aginaga represents the fourth generation, and his daughters, Itziar and Onditz, are the fifth generation making Txakoli out of their family vineyards’ fruit. The family relies on advanced techniques (harvest in small crates, sorting tables, temperature-controlled fermentation, etc.) to make top quality, young, fruity wine.

Bixente Eizaguirre, son of a family with a long history of wine production, already had a vast professional career in winemaking and production. He went beyond winemaking, taking initiative and focusing his efforts on obtaining the DO for a product which his ancestors, as well as himself, had been working so hard for.

The Getariako Txakolina DO was established in 1990, and in 1992, after more dedicated efforts from Bixente, Talai Berri became the first winery built exclusively for manufacturing and distributing Txakoli. Bixente Eizaguirre is a member of the Getariako Txakolina Denominación de Origin Control Board.

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When the Talai Berri winery & facilities were created, new plantings were added to those which had existed for centuries. This was done to establish new hectares of vineyard with indigenous grapes. Traditionally, vineyards were established facing the sea and following the Spanish grapevine system. However, many did not consider that solar irradiation in the Basque Country was lower than in other traditional wine-production areas in Spain, and the rain was higher than the Spanish average. Therefore, the decision was made to plant the vineyards facing south and following the high trellis system.

Even amidst these changes, the characteristic indigenous types of grape for making Txakoli had been maintained: the Hondarribi Zuri and the Hondarribi Beltza are the top two grape varieties which fully adapt themselves to the land and climate of the area. Folle Blanche is another popular grape in the area. It is the land, climate, grape, and the combination of tradition and carefully elaborated innovation the creates a slightly sparkling wine that is young yet full of character, dry yet fresh, light yet fruity and persistent. Txakolina is 437 acres & the area produces 100,000 cases annually.

358. 2019 Alleme, Getariako Txakolina 12/750ml Source: Spain - Getariako Txakolina 100% Hondarribi Zuri A very fruity, crisp and clean white from Spain's Basque Country with a slight spritz (due to fermentation), citrus and exotic fruits, mineral and floral notes. Good balance and bright acidity. In the mouth, it is round and unctuous, with a good balance of structure and acidity. Suggested Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes Founded in 1904, Palacio de Fefiñanes is housed inside a spectacular baronial palace which sits on the lovely main square of coastal Cambados. The facility was built in 1647 by viscount of Fefiñanes Gonzalo Sarmiento Valladares (1583-1659) and is currently owned by Juan Gil Careaga. Palacio de Fefiñanes was the first producer to bottle wine under the D.O. Rías Baixas denomination. The label design dates from 1928 and shows an engraving of the Fefiñanes Palace. The winemaker is Cristina Mantilla.

In the Rias Baixas region, where the vineyards are quite windy due to the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, the wine gains a certain acidity and freshness. The winery has only a token acreage (.5 hectares) and buys its Albariño grapes from producers under long-term contract and with technical assistance from the winery's enologist. Vines are over 40 years old on average – some over 100 years old – and are all trained on trellises and planted on sandy soils, with some limestone and clay.

The winery makes two 100% Albariño wines: Albariño de Fefiñanes, a young traditional style Rías Baixas white, and 1583 Albariño de Fefiñanes, aged six months in 600-liter sherry butts. Year after year, local critics rate Albariño de Fefiñanes as one of the best. Palacio de Fefiñanes produces 11,000 cases annually.

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359. 2019 Fefiñanes, Albariño 12/750ml Source: Spain – Galicia – Rias Baixas 100% Albariño. Fermented in stainless steel vats and bottled in its first year. This wine has fresh fruit aromas of apricot and peach slices, with notes of lemon and green apple. Pretty notes of honey and wet nutmeg, and the mouth is round, clean, and pleasant with baked apple, honey, and lemon. This is a classic Albariño which is good young, but actually improves over two to three years and remains quite drinkable for up to five years. Suggested Retail Price: $32.95 / bottle *Also available in 1.5L magnum, $72.00 / bottle

360. 2016 Fefiñanes, III Años, Albariño 6/750ml Source: Spain - Galicia - Rias Baixas 100% Albariño. Aging on the lees. Tank-aged for three years prior to release. This rare style of lees-aged Albariño is only made in great years. III Año shows all the expressiveness of the Albariño grape, with a full nose of lemon, apple, exotic fruit, mineral character & hint of dried herbs. Complex and meaty with firm structure in the mouth, it promises a splendid evolution which will favor a long life for this elegant wine with personality. The palate's rich and thick with crisp acidity with citrus (lemon/grapefruit), apple and mango. Excellent length and a pleasant, refreshing finish. Suggested Retail Price: $61.99 / bottle

Adegas Valmiñor Carlos Gómez established Adegas Valmiñor in 1997, building and opening new facilities in 2001. A trained executive with extensive experience in the wine business, Carlos has continued to expand the group's capacity to include other properties in Rías Baixas & Ribera del Cuero. Today the group also includes a distribution company, as well as an agricultural services organization.

Though a modern winery with cutting-edge technology, they are dedicated to honoring their Celtic roots, witnessed in their logo, created out of four Celtic symbols - rain, sun, air, and land.

Adegas Valmiñor is located in the Valley O Rosal within the D.O. Rías Baixas. Rias Baixas is in the province of Pontevedra, south of the province of A Coruña, in Galicia, Spain.

Adegas Valmiñor has 35 hectares (86 acres) of their own vineyards in O Rosal. They have obtained the BRC Food Safety Standard (British Retail Consortium, Certificate of Quality), the leading global brand recognized by customers worldwide. The BRC is a global food security protocol that aims to ensure that manufacturers meet rigorous requirements to guarantee the quality of its products.

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361. 2018 Valmiñor, Albariño Rias Baixas 12/750ml Source: Spain – Galicia – Rias Baixas 100% Albariño. No Oak. Albariño is a Portuguese grape, native to the Miño River region, which separates Galicia & the Rias Baixas DO from Portugal. Albariño has a characteristic citrus aroma & high acidity.

"Green apples, green peppercorns, lemon zest and orange blossom. Bright and steely, this is a medium-bodied white which delivers a minerally palate with cutting acidity. Drink now." - James Suckling (July 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle

362. 2018 Minius, Godello 6/750ml Source: Spain – Galicia – Monterrei 100% Godello. Fermentation in stainless steel. Stabilization in isotermic tanks, following by filtration and bottling. Godello is a rare Iberian grape characterized by its small, closely packed berries and its mineral acidity. The grape was almost extinct in the mid-20th century, but was saved by replanting efforts in the 1970's.

"Lovely freshness to this white, which shows orange blossom, dried lemons, nutmeg and white pepper. A taut palate follows with a light to medium body, bright, crunchy acidity and a mineral-driven finish. Drink now." - James Suckling (July 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $22.99 / bottle

Palacio de Bornos Located in Rueda, Palacio de Bornos was founded in 1976, alongside the creation of the Rueda D.O. The initial years were dedicated to consolidating the brand in the Castilla y Leon region, to later begin a rapid expansion both nationally and internationally.

The character of the appellation is defined by three elements that result in high quality differentiated wines, with a strong personality.

• Grape Variety: Verdejo, indigenous to the area, resulting in crisp, pleasant and highly harmonious wines. • Climate: continental with low rainfall, marked temperature contrasts between day and night and spring frosts, providing low yields and high quality. • Soils: gravelly, permitting great drainage.

Palacio de Bornos was the first winery in Spain´s Castilla y León region to produce a sparkling wine, in 1978. Since those early days, the winery has sought to exploit the great potential of the Verdejo grape in a single variety wine, with its unique individual character, to produce a high quality traditional-method sparkling wine.

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363. NV Palacio de Bornos, Frizzante 12/750ml Source: Spain - Castilla y León - Rueda 100% Verdejo. Pale yellow color with fresh green tones. This is very aromatic, with citrus, tropical fruit, tangerine, lemongrass and lemon thyme. Also has fruity notes with anise and minerals, typical of the Verdejo grape. Fresh in the mouth, the wine is slightly fizzy, with an excellent balance between acidity and sweetness. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

364. 2019 Palacio de Bornos, Verdejo 12/750ml Source: Spain - Castilla y León - Rueda 100% Verdejo. Aged in stainless steel tanks. Straw-like yellow color with fresh green tones. Hugely aromatic, with tropical fruit, tangerine, lemongrass and lemon thyme. Fruity notes with anise and minerals, typical of the Verdejo grape. Full in the mouth, well structured, dense and persistent with a lingering aftertaste. The wine has great length and a delicious mouth-filling richness, and is finished with a precise acid cut. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

365. 2019 Palacio de Bornos, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla y León – Rueda 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Straw-like yellow with fresh green tones. There are intense aromas of tropical fruit and flowers. Good complexity and intensity on the nose. This wine is powerful and elegant, well- balanced, with nice acidity. Fresh, tasty mouthfeel and has a lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

Bodega Niño Jesus Bodega Niño Jesús was founded in 1978 within the DO Calatayud denomination. This is an agricultural co-op specializing in grape and cherry production. There are 150 grape growers in the co-op, tending 330 hectares (815 acres) of vines with an average age of more than 30 years. The principal grape variety is Garnacha (also called Garnacha Tinta del Monte or "Red Garnacha from the hills"). Other varieties planted include Tempranillo, Syrah and the white grape Macabeo (Viura).

The vines grow at altitudes between 650 and 880 meters above sea level on rocky/gravel soils with a minimal organic content. This, along with the vine's age and scant rainfall means very low yields in the range of 1.5 to 2 157

kilos per plant. Extreme temperature shifts, both seasonal and daytime-to-nighttime, make for fully ripened grapes which maintain their natural acidity.

366. 2018 Figaro, Tinto 12/750ml Source: Spain – Aragón – Calatayud 70% Garnacha; 30% Syrah. The wine has a bright violet color. Dark berry and cherry aromas show a jammy aspect. Supple and gently sweet, with good lift to its black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. Smooth and broad on the finish, leaving behind a hint of spiciness. Extremely easy to drink and an excellent value. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle

Bodegas San Gregorio Bodega San Gregorio is a cave co-op founded in 1965. It is located in the Ribota River Valley, some 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the city of Calatayud. It belongs to the Calatayud Designation of Origin, created in 1989, which is becoming increasingly well-known for the high quality of its produce. The winery is committed to cutting-edge technology, its human resources, and to the quality and safety of its products.

The coop cultivates 900 hectares (2,200 acres) of primarily Garnacha (70%) and Tempranillo (20%) with some white Macabeo and other varieties. Most of the vines are at least 40 years old and some are 50+. The vines, planted "en vaso" (head-trained), are not irrigated, offering very low production levels. Local soils are rich in limestone, marl and slate, providing plenty of opportunities to make good wine on a regular basis.

2019 Tres Ojos, Rosado 12/750ml Source: Spain – Aragon – Calatayud AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

367. 2018 Tres Ojos, Garnacha 12/750ml Source: Spain – Aragon – Calatayud 85% Old Vine Garnacha (40-50 year old vines) and 15% Tempranillo. Aged 12 months stainless steel. Tres Ojos – “three eyes” – is named after an ancient walking bridge in the city of Calatayud. The bridge’s three arches earned it the nickname ‘tres ojos’. Brick red with a bouquet of red raspberries, spice and white pepper. Concentrated and rich. The modern styles of Garnacha in Spain are continuously being perceived worldwide as wines of extraordinarily good quality. This wine is fruity and juicy and shows great depth, ripe tannins, wonderful elegance and lightness. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle 158

Bodegas Burgo Viejo Six families of farmers founded Bodegas Burgo Viejo in 1987 (with the next generation coming on-board, it is now sixteen families working together). Burgo Viejo´s main asset has always been the exquisite wine-making process of grapes collected from its own vineyards throughout the years, back to the times when they were just a wine cellar selling in bulk (they started as a cooperative in the 1950's).

Burgo Viejo wines are exported to Japan, China, Denmark, UK, Belgium and the U.S. (export markets represent 5-10% of the production). Young Gorka Etxebarria is the leading winemaker and has been working with Burgo Viejo since December 2003.

The vineyards measure 200 hectares – 494 acres – spread throughout the municipality of Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain at the foothills of Yerga Mountain, on the banks of the fertile Ebro Valley. This area offers a huge diversity of soils and microclimates where the grape varietals, Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha, Carignan, Graciano and Viura grow to become Burgo Viejo wines. Most of the vines are 30 years old; some Garnacha are over 90 years old and some young organic Graciano have been planted. Annual production is 155,500 9-liter cases.

368. 2019 Burgo Viejo, Rioja, Blanco 12/750ml (Certified Organic) Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 60% Viura and 40% Tempranillo Blanco. Aged 3 months on the lees with frequent batonnage. Organic. Fresh and intense flavors of white fruits, peach, apple and some citrus notes. Full bodied with nice balance of volume and length. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

369. 2019 Palacio del Burgo, Rioja, Blanco 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 100% Viura. This wine is a brilliant pale yellow. The nose is elegant and very fruity, with straw and pineapple notes. The taste is intense and extremely fruity with fresh balanced acidity. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

2019 Burgo Viejo, Rioja, Rosado 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja AVAILABLE IN ROSÉ SECTION

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370. 2019 Burgo Viejo, Rioja, Graciano 12/750ml (Certified Organic) Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 100% Graciano. Aged 3 months on the lees with frequent batonnage. Organic. Looking for the highest harmony with the environment, Burgo Viejo has produced this red cherry colored wine with violet shades. Structured and fruity, it offers aromas of blackberry and subtle woodsy spice. This wine is full-bodied, fresh and well-balanced with smooth and velvety tannins. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

371. 2019 Burgo Viejo, Rioja, Old Vine Garnacha 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 100% Garnacha. Organically farmed. This wine is our tribute to the flagship grape variety of Rioja Baja. Garnacha has been grown in Alfaro for many centuries in perfect balance with the local soils and climate which result in our intensely fruity wines, full-bodied and with velvety soft tannins. Deep and brilliant cherry color; red wild berries, violet and subtle spice on the nose; the taste sensation is rich, long, and very smooth. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

372. 2019 Burgo Viejo, Rioja, Tinto 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha & 5% Mazuelo. Burgo Viejo Tinto comes from a careful selection of the grapes during the harvest followed by meticulous vinification to extract the highest potential of the grapes. This effort is to achieve a fresh, powerful, fruit-driven young wine that will satisfy a wide range of palates. The wine shows fresh aromas of red fruit (strawberry) on a very subtle background of sweet vanilla and cocoa. In mouth it is also fresh with balanced acidity, good length and absolutely velvety tannins. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

373. 2019 Palacio del Burgo, Rioja, Tinto 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha & 5% Mazuelo. No oak. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature and malolactic fermentation in concrete vats. The wine has very bright, deep and clean violet color. There are blackberry and licorice aromas in the nose. In the mouth, there is a long-lasting, powerful and smooth taste. Enjoy this wine with cheese and red meat. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle 160

374. 2017 Burgo Viejo, Rioja, Crianza 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 90% Tempranillo & 10% Graciano. Aged in American oak barrels for 12 months. Red ruby colored wine with violet tones; well-balanced, spice, black fruit, vanilla, coffee roasted beans and coconut flavors. Powerful, rich, complex and silky smooth. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

375. 2017 Palacio del Burgo, Rioja, Crianza 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja - Rioja 90% Tempranillo & 10% Graciano. Aged in American oak barrels for 12 months. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. Red ruby with violet tones. This wine is well-balanced, with black fruit, vanilla and coconut flavors. Powerful, complex and silky smooth, this classic old style Rioja is at a bargain price. Pairs well with aged cheeses and grilled meats. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

376. 2016 Burgo Viejo, Rioja, Reserva 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. Aged in 50% American and 50% French oak barrels for 18 months. Complex nose of blackberry jam, spice and dark chocolate. The taste is fresh and intense with firm tannins that will guarantee the longevity for at least 15 years from the harvest year. Suggested Retail Price: $20.99 / bottle

377. 2016 Palacio del Burgo, Rioja, Reserva 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha & 5% Carignan. Red ruby color; black pepper and vanilla flavors and some mature black fruit taste too. Well- balanced, well-structured and elegant in mouth displaying some splendid taste of fruit and bouquet too. Suggested Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

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378. 2010 Burgo Viejo, Rioja, Gran Reserva 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 100% Tempranillo. Aged 225-liter French oak barriques for 24 months. Burgo Viejo Gran Reserva has a deep red ruby color; brilliant and clear, with powerful aromas of blackberry jam and spice. Suggested Retail Price: $32.95 / bottle

Cosecheros de Labastida In the mid-1960s, 175 vintners decided to join forces and found the Unión de Cosecheros of Labastida, which currently ranks as the largest co-operative winery in the Basque Country, with a production capacity of 7 million liters. Right from the outset, these winegrowers wanted to be involved in the entire process, from cultivating vineyards to barrel-ageing wine to bottling.

The co-op has established its own brands and strived to enhance its facilities, equipping them with the most modern equipment available, as with its stainless-steel tanks, a cooling unit for regulating fermentation temperatures and new bottling plant. The ageing of wines has always been one of this winery's passions and primary concerns. At present, the co-op has 6000 American oak casks in storage, with an average age of five years.

The winery employs precision viticulture techniques using the latest technology to track the vegetative cycle. Bodegas y Viñedos Labastida has developed a pioneering system of weather stations that allows the winery to monitor their vineyards’ health and thus prevent diseases that might damage the grapes. The weather stations, located in six different vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, gather information and send it to a GPS system whose main mission is to forecast diseases such as mildew, botrytis or oidium, which may be harmful for the plants. César Castro, Viticulture Director at Bodegas y Viñedos Labastida, is delighted with this technology. With success rates of 80% for mildew and 60% for botrytis, his optimism is well founded. The stations also forecast the impact of climatic factors on the vines and soil, as well as measuring rainfall levels, solar radiation, leaves’ and vines’ humidity and wind speed and direction. Castro interprets the data sent by the GPS back to the winery, putting the information to use in obtaining great quality wines.

The quad used by Castro is to get to his weather stations is more than just a means of transport. The four- wheeled vehicle incorporates a sensor that sweeps the vineyards to draw an extremely precise map of the vineyards and measure the vigor of the leaves. “A vineyard with a high level of vigor may produce grapes that are unsuitable for vinification, while others with less vigor could be of better quality”, Castro explains. “High- tech viticulture helps to make high quality wines”.

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379. 2018 Montebuena, Rioja 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 100% Tempranillo. Aged 3-4 months in new French oak (semi-crianza). Montebuena - which means 'good mountain' - is the name of one of the best quality areas of Labastida. It is located in the eastern part of the village and covers more than 160 hectares (395 acres). Brilliant deep ruby red color, fruity aromas. Montebuena Red has a spicy vanilla bouquet and is smooth and fruity in the mouth with some well-integrated secondary nuances, full- flavored and a persistent pleasant finish. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

Bodegas Finca Sobreño Finca Sobreño is one of the original winegrowers in the D.O. Toro. Founded by Roberto San Ildefonso in 1998, it was one of less than 10 registered wineries in the appellation, which today counts more than 50 producers. Roberto was originally from Rioja but left the region when he realized the potential to craft bold, powerful and beautifully structured wines from the Tempranillo clone, Tinta de Toro. This variety produces smaller grapes and with thicker skins than Tempranillo. Among other features, this grape has a higher color concentration, as well as more anthocyanins (which give the wine its aromas) and tannins (which gives structure).

The principal winemaking consultant is Manuel Ruiz Hernández, one of Rioja's most respected enologists.

Finca Sobreño currently owns 80 hectares (197 acres) of vineyard, of which about half are vines over 45 years old and divided in many small parcels. In addition, the winery controls 155 hectares of independently owned old-vines plots. The vineyards are 100% Tinta de Toro, pruned "en vaso" (bush vines), as well as double cordon Royat in the newer plantings. Soil types are alluvial with a thick clay subsoil, and a mix of sand and gravel. Yields are quite low, averaging about 4,000 kg/hectare.

Many of the vines are ungrafted. The winery owns 1,400 barriques (primarily American oak) and boasts a production capacity of 500,000 bottles/year.

380. 2018 Finca Sobreño, Toro 12/750ml (Certified Organic) Source: Spain – Castilla y León – Toro 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo). This wine was aged for four months in American oak barrels, which are less than four years old. Organic. Intense cherry red color with violet edges. Powerful and rich aromas with touches of ripe red fruit and agreeable floral notes next to toasted wood. Smooth and elegant with red fruits and flowers. Balanced acidity and subtle tannins with a smooth, intense and elegant palate. Suggested Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle

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381. 2016 Finca Sobreño, Crianza 12/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla y León – Toro 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo). 8 months in American oak, 6 months in bottle.

"Biscuit-like aromas with grilled nuts and chocolate oak-influence, across ripe dark berries. The palate has a very succulent, sweet-fruit core with plenty of ripe mulberries and plums. Supple tannins. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (July 24th, 2019), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $20.99 / bottle

382. 2015 Finca Sobreño, Tempranillo Reserva Toro 6/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla y León – Toro Deep dark cherry red color with dark purple tones. Powerful yet elegant nose, refined and stylish with ripe berry fruit, spicy complexity (clove, sandalwood, vanilla, chocolate). Muscular, elegant yet silky smooth taste shows fruit preserves/jam (blackberry, loganberry), chocolate truffle. Suggested Retail Price: $42.99 / bottle

383. 2014 Finca Sobreño, Ildefonso Toro 12/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla y León – Toro 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo). Aged in 100% new French oak barrels for 16 months + 12 months in the bottle.

"Nicely integrated black-cherry and blueberry aromas leading to a palate that has a punchy core of plum and blackberry flavor. The tannins pack an attractive punch. Plenty of spicy depth on the finish here. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (September 24th, 2018), 92 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #238, August 31st, 2018), 91 pts - Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $50.99 / bottle

Bodegas Luis Cañas & Bodegas Amaren Bodegas Luis Cañas is one of Rioja Alavesa’s oldest family-owned wineries. The history starts with Carlos Cañas, who sold his wines in bulk, transporting them by mule and cart throughout the region. Carlos’ son, Luis Cañas, born in 1928 and still active at the winery, shifted the focus from selling young bulk wines to producing bottled wines. In 1970, he launched his namesake winery. 1989 marked a new milestone in the winery’s transformation 164

when Juan Luis Cañas, the only son of Mr. Luis Cañas, took over as general manager at age 33 and brought a fresh approach. Juan Luis began to lay the foundation for what would later become a more modernized winery, AMAREN, whose first harvest was the 1995 vintage. Along the way the reputation of Luis Cañas continued to grow, and the family legacy is sealed as a major producer both in Rioja Alavesa and throughout Spain and the world.

Located in the town of Villabuena de Alava, south of the province of Álava, Bodegas Luis Cañas is one of the leading wineries in the Rioja Alavesa region. Sheltered from harsh weather extremes by the Sierra Cantabria Mountains to the north, the hillside vineyards are comprised of nutrient-poor chalky clay soil. What the soil lacks in nutrients is compensated for with small plot cultivation with low yields to produce small firm clusters of berries of excellent quality Almost 900 plots are needed to complete the approximately 400 hectares of estate- owned or cellar-controlled vineyards, some with vines more than 100 years in age. Annual production is around 222,200 cases.

Vines are 30-80 years old, and almost completely located on steep slopes and terraces. All of the grapes undergo a manual selection process, and grapes destined for Reservas and premium wines undergo a second selection based on their weight. Luis Cañas was the first winery in Spain to employ this type of selection process.

Sustainable farming practices are honored and overseen by a team of specialists in this area. Luis Cañas was the first winery in Spain to obtain the BRC Protocol with AENOR, the ISO 14.000, the ISO 9.002 quality certification, and inaugurated its own wastewater treatment plant.

The second winery, AMAREN, is a 52-hectare winery also located in Villabuena. Amaren, with means “of the mother” in Basque, began with the 1995 vintage as a tribute to Ángeles, the mother of Juan Luis Cañas & wife to Luis Cañas. Juan Luis says, “Ángeles was a tireless worker, right up to her death, who devoted her whole life to working on the land and in the winery alongside her husband, and her enthusiastic, kind character is present in every one of our wines.”

Luis Cañas’ caring approach to producing wines that respect the environment and the process also extends to its workers. In 2006, the winery built and opened a facility to house 40 vineyard workers on the property. This initiative received the prestigious 2008 Caring Company Award given by the magazine Dato.

384. 2018 Luis Cañas, Rioja, Blanco 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 85% Viura and 15% Malvasia. Aged 3.5 months in new French and American oak. Sustainable farming.

"A layered and fruity white with lots of lemon-curd and lime-skin character. Phenolic and lightly chewy, too. Full body. Flavorful and delicious. White Rioja? Yes. Drink now." - James Suckling (July 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

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385. 2016 Luis Cañas, Rioja, Crianza 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 95% Tempranillo and 5% Garnacha. Aged 12 Months in 60% French and 40% American oak (3- year-old barrels). Sustainable farming. The wine shows a ruby red color, a clean nose with nuances of balsamic, plum and cedar. The palate is smooth and velvety, complex and structured, with fruit, spice flavors with toasted oak. A pleasant finish with red fruits and hints of eucalyptus. Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle

386. 2013 Luis Cañas, Rioja, Reserva 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano. Aged 18 months in new French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels, then aged minimum 18 months in bottle before release. Sustainable farming.

"2013 was the year in which Juan Luis Cañas and his team started to use a little less oak on his wines, to good effect in my view. This assemblage of Tempranillo with 5% Graciano is still a modern style, with 20% new wood, but it's spicy, refreshing and nuanced with some grip on the finish. 2019-23" - TIM ATKIN RIOJA 2019 SPECIAL REPORT, February 2019, 92 pts - Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 92 pts - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (February 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle

387. 2013 Luis Cañas, Rioja, Gran Reserva 6/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. Aged 24 months in new 70% French oak, 30% American oak with malolactic fermentation in new barrels. Sustainable farming. Ruby red color with earthy tones. The wine shows finesse, elegance and complexity with good concentration of black fruit, thyme and rosemary with secondary aromas of leather and tobacco leaves. In the palate, it is polished and rounded, making it pleasant and easy to drink. Fleshy with both elegance and power. It has touches of black fruit jam and liquorice. A long, delicious and persistent finish. Suggested Retail Price: $46.99 / bottle

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388. 2015 Luis Cañas, Rioja, Reserva Selección de la Familia 6/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 85% Tempranillo and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 20 months in new oak barrels - 50% French 50% American. Sustainable farming. A brilliant garnet color with cherry hints on the edges. The nose offers a complex variety of aromas that combine to bring an intense and sophisticated wine. Initially we can find very ripe berry fruits, smoky notes, raisins and liquor. After a certain amount of aeration, the cinnamon and jam notes appear and, with a little more time, the roasted and spiced aromas are noticed more clearly. The palate is full, with a good presence of tannins. Long lasting and lingering finish. Suggested Retail Price: $46.99 / bottle

389. 2018 Amaren, Rioja, Blanco 6/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 85% Viura and 15% Malvasia. Fermented and aged 8 months in oak barrels. Straw-yellow in color. High aromatic intensity, blended nuances of syrup fruit and cake. In the mouth it is smooth and round, with a high complexity of citric flavors (lemon peel), hints of pineapple, pipe tobacco and aromatic plants with a mineral and extremely elegant finish. Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle

390. 2016 Amaren, Rioja, Crianza 12/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja Alavesa 85% Tempranillo and 15% Garnacha. Aged 12 months in 50% new American oak barrels and 50% used French oak barrels. The wine is truly attractive, transmitting the finesse and elegance of the Tempranillo, and the fresh, delicate fruitiness of the Garnacha. A balanced combination in which a nose of fruit, floral nuances, and strawberry toffees stay all through the passage into the mouth. Powerful and elegant with heady notes of red fruit typical of the best garnachas from Rioja Alavesa. Suggested Retail Price: $49.99 / bottle

391. 2015 Amaren, Ángeles de Amaren 6/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano. Aged for 16 months in new oak (50% French, 50% American) Cherry red color with highly intense aromas and a pronounced content of fruit over a delicate background of oak. Lactic nuances and spicy touches. Tasty and expressive with smooth, fresh tannins and balanced acidity. On the finish, it is long with reminiscences of red and black fruit. Fresh, lively and persistent. Suggested Retail Price: $41.99 / bottle 167

392. 2010 Amaren, 60 Tempranillo 6/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 100% Tempranillo. Grapes are harvested in boxes. Double sorting tables (first bunches and then grapes). Alcoholic fermentation in French oak casks. Malolactic fermentation in wooden vats of French oak.

"A red with firm and silky tannins and lots of dark-berry and chocolate character. Hints of cedar, too. Full and fresh. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (Spain Tasting Report 2019), 91 pts - International Wine Challenge 2019, 92 pts & Gold Medal Suggested Retail Price: $73.99 / bottle

Bodegas Vinsacro (formerly Valsacro) The Escudero family has been making wine and growing grapes for generations in the rugged, semi-desert foothills around Grávalos in the southwestern corner of the Rioja Baja region. Over the past few decades, the Escudero brothers - led by Bordeaux-trained winemaker Amador - have transformed the small family "bodega" into a major Rioja wine producer.

Operating from the small Grávalos facility, Amador realized that some of his vineyards offered the potential to do something better (and different). These old vineyards, some over 100 years planted in the old fashioned "vidau" style offered the kind of raw material needed to make a modern-style premium wine - a Rioja with a difference. ["Vidau" is a mixed variety vineyard - a field blend ready to pick.] The vineyards include Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano & Garnacha. They have 173 hectares (427 acres) under vine, with an annual production of 166,600 9-liter cases.

393. 2018 Vinsacro, Rioja, Blanco 6/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 60% Chardonnay, 40% Viura. Aged in 7 months in oak barrels of 225 liters. The grapes come from vineyards located in Grávalos, on the southern slopes side of Mount Yerga at the foothills of the “Cordillera Ibérica” at an altitude of between 700 and 800 meters. A very high located area where you obtain fresh wines with very fine and elegant aromas. The wine has bright straw yellow color, aromas of good intensity and elegance with outstanding floral and fruity notes. The nose has balsamic and spicy aromas with toasty notes, brought by the light aging in oak and bottle maturation. Very cool and structured with an unusual power for a white with a variety of shades ranging from citrus to balsamic. A white wine that is full of surprises. Vinsacro white has a long aging potential and presum- ably will have a positive development for 20 years. Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 / bottle

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394. 2012 Vinsacro, Rioja 6/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 55% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano and 5% Monastrell. Aged in American oak for 16 months.

"(raised for 16 months in new and used American oak barrels) Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Expressive, mineral-accented aromas of ripe dark berries, incense and smoky minerals, with vanilla and licorice undertones. Sweet, spicy and focused in the mouth, offering juicy blueberry and cherry liqueur flavors that are enlivened by a peppery spice accent. Smoothly combines richness and vivacity and finishes with impressive focus, lingering sweetness and supple tannins that build slowly and add gentle grip. - Josh Raynolds" - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (February 2019), 92 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2016), 90 pts - Excellent Wine Values Suggested Retail Price: $27.99 / bottle

395. 2015 Vinsacro, Dioro Rioja 6/750ml Source: Spain – La Rioja – Rioja 50% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano, 5% Monastrell and 5% Bobal. Aged in French oak barrels for 12-14 months. Vinsacro Dioro is a blend of grapes from 100+ year old "vidau" vineyards where many varieties were planted together in the same plot.

"(sourced from a 100+ year old plot of mixed varieties; aged in new and used French oak barrels for 14 months) Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Ripe black and blue fruits on the expansive, spice- and smoke-accented nose, along with suggestions of vanilla, candied flowers and cola. The oak qualities recede quickly on the palate, which displays sappy, deeply concentrated boysenberry, black raspberry and spicecake flavors that show a suave blend of richness and energy. Supple tannins build steadily on the penetrating finish, which leaves cherry-cola and baking spice notes behind. - Josh Raynolds" - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (February 2019), 93 pts - Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 93 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #235, February 2018), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $31.99 / bottle

Convento Oreja Convento Oreja was born from a group of friends who shared a passion for wine & desired to work the land in Ribera del Duero and created their own style of wines. ‘Convento’ celebrates a very old Cistercian convent, abandoned for more than four centuries, which is located in the township of Langayo. ‘Oreja’ (ear) comes from the fact that the convent is located on an oxbow - an ear-shaped bend - in the Duero river.

The winery is located near the town of Peñafiel. Owner Antonio Vaquero lives and works in Madrid, but hails from Peñafiel, where he has managed family vineyards. Convento Oreja does not own winemaking facilities but supervises the vinification in a modern facility in Peñafiel. Once the wine has been fermented/macerated, the resulting juice is barrel aged. 169

The vines are 10-15 years old, except for a small plot of 40+ year old vines. The wines of Convento de Oreja are all 100% Tempranillo. Currently they own 10 hectares and manage an additional 12. Soils are nutrient poor alluvial soils with a mix of sand and gravel. Deeper down the soil is clay and limestone, good for water retention. They make both Joven and Crianza style wines.

396. 2018 Convento Oreja, Roble 6/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla y León – Ribera del Duero 100% Tempranillo. Aged 4 months in French oak barrels. The wine has a deep black plum color with violet tones. Ripe fruit aroma on the nose, mostly blackberries and raspberries, intermingled with hints of spice as well as leather. On the palate, it is warm, fresh and pleasant with a long finish. Suggested Retail Price: $22.99 / bottle

397. 2017 Convento Oreja, Crianza 6/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla y León – Ribera del Duero 100% Tempranillo. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Bright cherry color. On the nose you will find plenty of fruit aromas, well balanced with some spices. The oak presence gives elegant hints of black chocolate and vanilla. On the palate, the wine is very smooth and well-balanced with the right amount of acidity. Fresh, long lasting and elegant. Suggested Retail Price: $32.99 / bottle

Ossian Vides y Vinos The Ossian project was founded on exceptional vineyards: 9 hectares of venerable vineyards between 100 and 200 years old. This is pre-phylloxera Verdejo that escaped the plague because of its sandy soils. The vineyards are located in the town of Nieva (Segovia province), the highest in altitude among of all the villages that are included in the D.O. Rueda, between 840 and 930 meters above sea level (150 meters in the area near the Duero River). This causes a specific climate, with higher thermal oscillations between day and night in the valley, delaying the harvest date and, finally, improving the quality of wine.

The cellar in which the project started is a small facility that is part of the old Monastery of El Parral, the 12th century, opposite the Church, Mudejar Romanesque style, from the same era. With prime raw materials, owners Javier Zaccagnini and Ishmael Gozalo traveled to Burgundy in search of a good winemaker. There they found Pierre Millemann, who already had a strong reputation and long experience in developing Burgundian whites. Pierre accepted the challenge and began designing what the wine could be.

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The project began with the 2005 harvest, making two different cuvées, and fermenting the juice in Burgundian 228-liter barrels manufactured by four different coopers (all from Burgundy), with oak from three different forests, with 2 different roasts. All this was intended to investigate what wood is best suited to the Verdejo grape; which endowed the wine more complexity. The inaugural 2005 vintage was bottled on October 25, 2006, yielding 12,000 bottles that were put on the market in December of that year, after nine months of barrel aging and 2 months of bottle aging. They sold out in three weeks and were awarded a 93-point score in the Penin Guide.

Ossian has been certified Organic for more than seven years. The winery does not get a single chemical synthesis, or fertilizer, herbicides or fungicides of any kind. It is the oldest registered and certified organic vineyard in the D.O. Rueda.

In short, this is an old project that is 100% Verdejo, 100% ungrafted, 100% organically grown, 100% fermented in oak barrels, 100% Burgundian philosophy.

398. 2018 Ossian, Quintaluna 12/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla y León 100% Verdejo. Organic farming. Quintaluna is a young wine that is made exclusively from Verdejo of the province of Segovia. 60% is very old grape pre-phylloxera ungrafted, and 40% is very young grape on trellises, grown certified organic and low performance. Dominate plots with high content of sand and pebbles of different sizes. Some have higher proportions of clay and other significant proportions of clay and limestone.

Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Its aromas are of white flowers and stone fruit (peach) and citrus (lemon, mandarin). It also displays a very pleasing tropical fruit aromas. The palate is complex. Good natural acidity is evident in the freshness and great length on the palate. Typical almond and ripe fruit flavors are clearly perceived. Also displays a nice shade of fresh grass with background aniseed. Suggested Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

399. 2017 Ossian, Verdejo 6/750ml (Certified Organic) Source: Spain – Castilla y León 100% Verdejo. After fermentation the wine is aged in French oak barrels - 20% new, 40% 1 year old and 40% two-year-old - for 9 months. Organic. An old vines Verdejo barrel fermented is different to what we are used to in the white variety of this expression. It has a remarkable complexity resulting in smoothness and depth of a high-end white. Very suitable for cellaring. The wine is an old golden yellow color with greenish reflections. Possessing complex, toasty aromas, of nuts and dried fruit. The flavor is large, creamy, spicy, balanced and voluminous. Suggested Retail Price: $52.00 / bottle

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Pago de Carraovejas Pago de Carraovejas was founded in 1988 and is located in the town of Peñafiel. Pago de Carraovejas loosely translates to "the place where the sheep walk by".

The ongoing pursuit of excellence best defines the career of José María Ruiz, Pago's founder and principal shareholder. In 1982 the Restaurante José María opened its doors in Segovia and the ideas of the young and curious man begin to take shape. José María Ruiz began by transforming the very concept of wine as it was served in the hearty Castilian Taverns. He started by eliminating the traditional pottery pitcher in which they were served and started serving bottled wine, caring meticulously about the presentation, right temperature, conditions, and the serving protocol.

The Ribera was then unknown as wine making region, but Jose María's vigorous efforts to improve the role and treatment of wine in his restaurant had led him to become an ardent explorer of the land and the wines of the area. It was clear to him from the start that it was from this region where his wine, perfectly matched to the star dish of his restaurant and the region, cochinillo (roasted suckling piglet), had to come.

In 1987 José María Ruiz lead a group of wine loving Segovians and together they conceived the idea of creating a winery in a region that can produce good reds. Three reasons made them choose the hillsides of Carraovejas, in Peñafiel. First, Peñafiel has been historically, the hub of the Ribera del Duero wine making region, and the area with more potential of all the Spanish wine making regions. Second, its proximity to Segovia. And third and probably the most important reason, because the elders of the village remembered the hillsides of Carraovejas as the best grape ripening site, as later confirmed by numerous studies.

Naturally, choosing the right location, land and climate was essential. Three kilometers outside Peñafiel, in the sunny enclave formed by the valleys of the Botijas River (a tributary of the Duero River), the land enjoys a microclimate created by the influence of the Duero River, the dominant west winds that keep the vines healthy and the south facing aspect of the softly rolling hillsides, sheltered from the damaging effects of the north wind and devastation from the spring frosts and autumn freezes. The perfect conditions for a thriving vineyard: sun and air.

They had found the place, and it was Carraovejas. Using experience and technology to optimize the already favorable conditions of the area, they were able to make the first Ribera del Duero wine containing 25% Cabernet Sauvignon (at a time when Tinto Fino ruled absolute). They were also pioneers in bringing French oak barrels to the Ribera del Duero, as well as installing drip irrigation at the estate. Today the Finca comprises 140 hectares, all red grapes, planted 75% to Tempranillo and 25% to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The vines are situated on the southern flank of Carraovejas ridge at 850 meters above sea level. The local micro-climate is harsh and dry: cold winters, hot summers and an annual rainfall less than 400 mm. The soils are low in nutrients with a mix of limestone, chalk and sand. Carefully metered drip irrigation controls vine stress, which along with the terrain, soils and micro-climate, produces grapes of optimum concentration and ripeness, vintage after vintage. Production is at 50,000 cases and the winery uses a 50 - 50 combination of French (Allier) and American (Ohio and Missouri) oak of which 33% is new oak each year. Only 10% of their wine is exported. The maceration of the reds occurs in fat stainless steel tanks suspended off a single plane of waffled stainless.

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400. 2017 Pago de Carraovejas, Ribera del Duero 6/750ml Source: Spain – Castilla y León – Ribera del Duero 90% Tempranillo, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Merlot. Aged 12 months in French and American oak. Organic farming. The wine offers floral notes, blackberry and blackcurrant aromas, and hints of spice. Round, silky and flavorful on the palate, with soft tannins, and has a significant aging potential. Suggested Retail Price: $56.99 / bottle

Mas Sinen Mas Sinen is located in the village of Poboleda, in the province of Tarragona. The winery dates back to the 19th century and has been in the family for a few generations. Today, Salvador Burgos and his wife Conxita Porta, together with their two daughters, continue the family winemaking tradition, using the most modern technologies to produce high quality wine from the Priorat Denomination of Origin.

The ancient Mountainous region of Priorat incorporates nine villages of wine production: Gratallops, Bellmunt del Priorat, Torroja del Priorat, Poboleda, Porrera, La Morera de Montsant, Escaladei, La Vilella Alta, La Vilella Baixa, El Llorar and El Molar. The name Priorat comes from the word ‘Priory’ and refers to the 12th century Carthusian Priory established in the region.

Prior to 1979, very few Priorat wineries were in production and the area was becoming depopulated. The interest and revolution in Priorat was inspired by five wineries: 1. Clos Mogador - Rene Barbier - the modern-day pioneer of the region 2. Clos Martinet 3. Clos de L'OBAC 4. Clos Erasmus 5. Clos Dofi - famous winemaker, Rock star and self prom Alvaro Palacios

Today, many new small producers with less than 3,000 cases in production are emerging from this area.

Priorat is about vines per hectare, rather than total hectares, because the yields are so low. The old vines in the Priorat region are almost entirely Garnacha and Carignan, and the soil is a local schist type called llicorella (decomposing soil type).

Mas Sinen is a beautiful estate, made of stone and surrounded by the family vineyards. The vineyards measure 15 hectares, with vines 5-50 years old. Their terraced vines are in the slopes of the "Mas Sinen" mountain, situated 300-500 meters above sea level, and cultivated under organic methods.

401. 2017 Mas Sinen, Petit Priorat 6/750ml (Certified Organic & Vegan) Source: Spain – Catalunya – Priorat 45% Garnacha, 30% Cariñena (also called Samsó), 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 5% Merlot. Aged 6 months in oak. Organic farming. The wine shows spice and leather components, some minerality and a lot of ripe red fruits aromas. Suggested Retail Price: $38.99 / bottle 173

402. 2016 Mas Sinen, Negre Priorat 6/750ml (Certified Organic & Vegan) Source: Spain – Catalunya – Priorat 38% Garnacha, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carinena, 16% Syrah. Aged in 90% French, 10% American oak barrels for 12 months. Organic. Ripe, concentrated, powerful and oaky with black fruit and graphite aromas. The palate is full-bodied with plenty of rough-hewn tannins and moderate acidity. Bottle age this XXL Priorat or enjoy with powerful food. Suggested Retail Price: $62.99 / bottle

403. 2014 Mas Sinen, Coster Reserve Priorat 6/750ml (Certified Organic & Vegan) Source: Spain – Catalunya – Priorat 70% Garnacha, 30% Carinena. Aged for 12 months in French and American oak. Organic. Intense red cherry color with garnet reflections. Black fruit, compote fruits, hints of balsamic. The mouth is ripe and intense, fresh and powerful. Strong and flavorful. Suggested Retail Price: $84.99 / bottle

Cherubino Valsangiacomo In 1831, the Valsangiacomo family founded their Swiss company Fratelli Valsangiacomo Fu Vittore, with the goal of exporting fine wines worldwide. In the early 1900’s, the company moved to the central Mediterranean area & adopted the name Cherubino Valsangiacomo.

Today, the 5th generation of the Valsangiacomo family produces & exports their fine wines from the Valencia and Utiel-Requena D.O.’s. They produced their first bottle of Vermouth bottle in 1904, and they use the same formula today, developed by their ancestor Benedetto.

404. NV Vittore, White Vermouth 6/750ml Source: Spain – Valencia 75% white wine (Macabeo), 9% natural water, 9% white sugar, 5.5% ethyl alcohol & 1.5% herbal extracts, with trace amounts of citric acid & lactic acid. White straw-colored vermouth with a steely glint. The nose is intense, but still very pleasant and charming. It is well defined, with citrus notes and hints of refreshing Mediterranean herbs. The palate has a nice pace; fresh with some natural bitterness and a long attractive finish. Mixer idea: one part vermouth, two parts tonic & grapefruit garnish – a perfect refreshing aperitif!

"Pale straw in the glass, look for a fresh, light vanilla-pear scent and a juicy palate showing mild sweetness up front, finishing grassy with green apple tartness. Sip or mix." - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (March 2018), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle 174

405. NV Vittore, Red Vermouth 6/750ml Source: Spain – Valencia 75% white wine (Macabeo), 9% natural water, 9% white sugar, 5.5% ethyl alcohol & 1.5% herbal extracts, with trace amounts of caramel, grape must, citric acid & lactic acid. Caramel & grape must concentrate distinguish the red vermouth from the white. Mixer Ideas: Negroni - equal parts of red vermouth, Campari & gin, served over ice with a slice of orange Media Combinación (a Madrid classic) – two parts red vermouth & one part gin served over ice with a twist of lemon and optional spritz of soda.

"This tawny-hued vermouth has a mild scent and restrained palate. Dried cherry and dried fig notes lead into orange peel and spice.." - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (March 2018), 88 pts Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

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Freelander Freelander is sourced through select vineyards that produce elegant and impressive wines. Most of the fruit comes from small production vineyard blocks in California’s central valley. These handcrafted wines are true to varietal, show complex fruit, and have a gentle, well balanced finish.

These wines are carefully crafted by Larry Levin, who is among the most experienced winemakers in the Napa Valley. After completing his Enology degree at UC Davis, Larry spent seventeen years at Dry Creek Vineyard where over 18 vintages he produced more than 15 varietal wines. He has since covered the globe by making wine in New Zealand, Chile, and Australia across all price points and styles. For the previous nine years Larry was head of winemaking at Icon Estates where he oversaw the Franciscan, Mt. Veeder, Robert Mondavi, Estancia, Ravenswood, Quintessa and Ruffino brands. Larry also consults for wineries in the Stag’s Leap and Oakville districts in Napa and Sonoma.

406. 2018 Freelander, District 1 Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: United States – California 100% Chardonnay. Aged in French and American oak barrels. This California wine shows good acidity and provides a nice balance to the ripe pineapple, pear, and passion fruit flavors. Just a hint of vanilla spice oak ends in a finish that’s clean and pure. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

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407. 2017 Freelander, District 1 Pinot Noir 12/750ml Source: United States – California 100% Pinot Noir. Aged in French and American oak barrels. It shows baked cherry and violet in the nose. Crisp flavors of red currant, baking spice and vivid strawberries balance the mouth feel. A touch of toasted oak completes the gentle finish. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

408. 2017 Freelander, District 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml Source: United States – California 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French and American oak barrels. It shows massively rich flavors of blackberries and cassis This full-bodied wine shows lush mouthfeel, balance and complexity. The ripe, sweet tannins and a touch of toasted oak complete the gentle finish. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

Trione Vineyards and Winery Trione Winery was established in 2005 by Mark and Vic Trione. The Trione family has farmed Sonoma county for three generations and is deeply rooted in the Sonoma County wine industry. Mark and Vic have been dedicated farmers for forty years and own and cultivate almost 700 vineyard acres in Sonoma County prime appellations: Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley and Sonoma Coast. River Road Ranch covers 115 acres along the rolling hills of the Russian River Valley. Its soils are alluvial deposits of the Russian River, well-drained sandy clay loam over sandy loam subsoil. Along the western flank of the Mayacamas Mountains which run to the eastern bank of the Russian River is Cloverdale Ranch, 180 acres in the Alexander Valley Appellation. The grapes for Trione Cabernet Sauvignon come from one block, “Block 21”, planted in 2001 and a single selection of the Bordeaux clone 339. Soils here are clay loam over sand clay loam subsoils with a high percentage of rounded gravel from alluvial sediments.

Trione Family Vineyards produces 5,000 cases annually from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Syrah grapes. Winemaker Scot Covington crafts small lots of estate wine of the highest level of quality. The pride of the Trione Family’s history and passion for Sonoma County hospitality food and wine are apparent in each glass of Trione wine.

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409. 2017 Trione, Chardonnay, River Road Ranch 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Sonoma County 100% Chardonnay. Aged 10-12 months in French oak barrels (40% new). River Road Ranch is a 115-acre jewel in the heart of the Russian River Valley AVA. Chardonnay vines thrive in well-drained soils, shrouded with fog cooled nights – ideal growing conditions. The grapes for this wine came from two blocks of twelve and fifteen- year-old vines, planted with clones #4, 95, and 2A-Wente.

Bottled poetry is the description of Trione Chardonnay. Burgundian in style of both nose and palate. Rich and inviting, this wine offers a complex mix of toasty baguette, warm melted brie; silky but with the structure demonstrating the aging potential. The wine is tasting great now but will be awesome for the next 5-7 years. Suggested Retail Price: $34.99 / bottle

410. 2018 Trione, Sauvignon Blanc, River Road Ranch 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Russian River Valley 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged 4 months in French oak. White sandy beaches and a blue-green ocean are all images that come to mind with this Sauvignon Blanc. Tropical notes of mango and guava on the nose with a fresh key lime finish; a go-to white wine that will pair with many dishes dressed up or down. Suggested Retail Price: $22.99 / bottle

411. 2016 Trione, Pinot Noir, River Road Ranch 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Russian River Valley 100% Pinot Noir. Aged 15 months in 60% French and 40% American oak barrels (40% new). Deep, rich color and aroma are the first impressions. A masculine Pinot Noir, bold, grippy tannins with great extraction showing lots of red berry fruit, toasty oak and a long silky finish. A classic example of the Russian River Valley and a cool climate Pinot. Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 / bottle

412. 2015 Trione, Henry’s Blend, Alexander Valley 6/750ml Source: United States - California - Sonoma County 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels (40% new). Essence of brambly wild berries are the first impression on the nose. A silky soft palate entry with a well-knit tannin structure, supple yet with form and substance. This wine evolves in the glass from subtle fruit aromatics to ever evolving notes of cedar, plum, allspice and black currant. Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 / bottle

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413. 2014 Trione, Syrah, River Road Road 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Russian River Valley 95% Syrah (clone 470 and 877), 5% Viognier. Aged 18 months in oak barrels (35% new). The epitome of cool climate Syrah. Intense and inviting, earthy, peaty but with concentrated fruit flavors of plums, blackberries, blueberries and black cherry all mixed together. Savory yet sweet, this wine just lingers on the palate. Suggested Retail Price: $34.99 / bottle

414. 2015 Trione, Zinfandel, Flatridge Ranch 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Sonoma County 100% Zinfandel. Aged 18 months in American oak barrels (40% new). Flatridge Ranch is a secluded parcel in the coastal mountain range, west of the Rockpile AVA. Here, the Trione family planted a 10-acre vineyard in 2008. The vines are a unique Zinfandel selection called Saint Peter's Church, whose provenance is a 100-year-old block in Cloverdale, a small-town north of Trione’s Geyserville winery. Sweet briar pipe tobacco and cigar box are the first impressions of this wine. Rich, velvety textured, soft and supple with concentrated flavors of plums, fruit leather and berry jam. Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 / bottle

415. 2015 Trione, Cabernet Sauvignon, Block 21 6/750ml Source: United States - California - Sonoma County 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 8% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Aged 18 Months in French oak barrels (40% new) Block 21 Cabernet is a single vineyard selection from the Trione Cloverdale Ranch, located on the western flank of the Mayacamas Mountains, in the northern portion of Alexander Valley. The vines, planted in 2001 with Bordeaux clone 337, grow in clay and sandy loam soils underlain with a high percentage of gravel. Cabernet Sauvignon grown in this ideal terroir develops deep, concentrated flavors and fine, smooth tannins. The Trione Block 21 Cabernet Sauvignon is reminiscent of a classic left bank Bordeaux, silky, Cab dominate but balanced, textured, and lingering on the palate. Aromas and flavors of currants and black raspberry pie are in the mind and on the nose. Suggested Retail Price: $72.99 / bottle

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Bonny Doon Vineyard Bonny Doon Vineyard was founded in 1983 by renowned winemaker Randall Grahm. Randall’s start in the wine industry was not what you might expect for someone with his reputation and talent: he worked at the Wine Merchant in Beverly Hills, sweeping floors. It was here that he got to taste great French wines, and the experience ignited an obsession with wine. He earned a degree in plant sciences from UC Davis in 1979, as well as a reputation for being a Pinot Noir fanatic.

With his family’s assistance, Randall purchased property in the Santa Cruz Mountains, in a small hamlet called Bonny Boon. His original intention was to produce the ‘Great American Pinot Noir’, but he soon discovered the potential of Rhône varieties in the area. Bonny Doon’s first release was the 1984 Le Cigare Volant, a homage to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, that continues to be the flagship brand for the winery. Randell has remained a champion of Rhône grapes ever since, even appearing in a 1989 Wine Spectator as “The Rhône Ranger.”

Bonny Doon has a long history of innovation: they were the first to popularize Rhône grapes in California, the first to work with cryo-extraction with Vins de Glacière, the first to use microbullage in California, the first to popularize premium wines with screwcaps, and also the first to embrace total transparency with its wine ingredient labeling initiative.

Once Bonny Doon became the 28th largest winery in the United States, Randell decided to pull back on expansion. In 2010 he sold off his larger brands to focus on working his vineyards and improving practices, utilizing a lighter touch (such as using indigenous yeast) whenever possible and limiting vinous cosmetics. Since early 2004, Bonny Doon has adopted and encouraged Biodynamic viticulture and practices whenever possible, as they believe this gives the best opportunity to produce distinctive, interesting and vibrant wines. They believe in producing wines the ‘old-fangled’ way with “minimum adornment and special FX; wines moderate in alcohol, not over-ripe or over-extracted and emphatically made with minimal use of new oak”. Bonny Doon’s commitment to communicating better with the soil and environment evolves into the essence of terroir, where the grower, farm, and vine are linked in an intimate relationship, working on the same team to express all working components of grape growing and wine making into a glass of Bonny Doon.

416. 2018 Bonny Doon, Picpoul 12/750ml Source: United States - California – Monterey 100% Picpoul Blanc. This Picpoul is from the Beeswax vineyard. Picpoul or "lip-stinger" is known, of course for its tingling acidity, but coupled with its singular savoriness, it creates a dramatic sensation on the palate. The nose of this Picpoul is maritime, coupled with a discreet suggestion of peaches, wildflowers and the ubiquitous fragrance of beeswax. Suggested Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

417. 2014 Bonny Doon, Le Cigare Blanc 12/750ml Source: United States – California – Central Coast 66% Grenache Blanc and 34% Roussanne. Aged in neutral French oak barrels for 10 months . Le Cigare Blanc is the white analog of Le Cigare Volant, Bonny Doon's flagship wine, named in honor of the cigarshaped alien craft banned by decree of the village council of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 179

"Limpid yellow. Mineral-accented orange pith and jasmine scents along with honey and anise flourishes. Energetic citrus and orchard fruit flavors stain the palate and spread out slowly with air. A suave floral nuance builds as the wine opens up and carries through a long focused finish that features repeating orange and mineral notes. - Josh Raynolds" - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (October 2018), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $31.99 / bottle

418. 2014 Bonny Doon, Le Cigare Blanc Reserve 6/750ml Source: United States - California - Central Coast 66% Grenache Blanc and 34% Roussanne. No oak. Aged in neutral vessel (glass carboy) for 18 months. This wine is more or less the same blend as Bonny Doon’s standard issue Cigare Blanc, apart from the fact that they’ve allowed it to undergo malolactic fermentation, and at that point, gave it a light SO2 addition, racked it to glass demijohn (bonbonne), where it reposed for a year and a half, getting anaerobically stirred more or less fortnightly. The wine derives entirely from the Beeswax Vineyard, located at the mouth of the Arroyo Seco.

The Le Cigare Blanc Reserveone has what most love in white Burgundy: a lush, creamy texture, a haunting suggestion of the skin of, as well as absolutely formidable length on the palate. The Beeswax Vineyard is well-named as this wine reliably suggests the fragrance of beeswax as a dominant scent; a subtle fragrance of sage or fennel is also quite reliably found in this wine. Suggested Retail Price: $62.99 / bottle

419. 2018 Bonny Doon, Vin Gris de Cigare 12/750ml Source: United States – California – Central Coast 38.5% Grenache, 30.5% Grenache Blanc, 12.5% Carignane, 10% Cinsaut 6% Mourvèdre, 2% Picpoul, 0.5% Vermentino.

"Extremely pale pink. Incisive red berry and citrus pith qualities on the nose, along with suave floral, spice and mineral flourishes. Lithe and sharply focused on the palate, offering tangy strawberry, red currant and orange zest flavors and a touch of honeysuckle. Finishes dry and taut, with resonating florality and persistent red berry and mineral notes. This wine's blend of depth and finesse is pretty impressive, especially in light of its price. - Josh Raynolds" - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (August 2019), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

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420. 2018 Bonny Doon, Clos de Gilroy 12/750ml Source: United States – California – Central Coast 99% Grenache and 1% Syrah. Aged in neutral oak/stainless steel for 4 months. This wine pays homage to the quaint, rustic town of Gilroy, the spiritual locus of all matters alliaceous. However, note well, the fruit for this wine does not, despite its name, derive from Gilroy, but instead primarily from the vivaciously scented Alta Loma vineyard in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County, accompanied by equally expressive Grenache from Rancho Solo, located just outside the wind-swept, tumble-weeded town of Soledad. Grenache is really what this wine is all about, and it exhibits all the hallmarks of exceptional coolth - bright raspberries, red fruit, esp. black currant, with a strong suggestion of black pepper and mint, a whiff of dark earth, and a supple, lingering finish.

This wine is exceptionally spicy, peppery and perfumed, and pairs exceptionally well with a range of dishes, not the least being peppered ahi tuna steak. Best served with a slight chill, especially as the weather warms up. Suggested Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

421. 2018 Bonny Doon, Le Cigare Volant, Cuvée Oumuamua 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Central Coast 52% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, and 13% Syrah. “Oumuamua,” (or “scout” in Hawaiian), is named in light of the recent mysterious cigarshaped object/visitor to our solar system.

The color is a deep, vivid violet-red, owing in part to the lower pH of the wine. On the nose, the wine has a haunting kirsch nose, along with associated small red fruit (red and black currant) and a suggestion of blackberry. Suggested Retail Price: $22.99 / bottle

422. 2018 Bonny Doon, Old Telegram, Mourvèdre 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Central Coast 100% Mourvèdre (100-year-old vines). Like the Rhone classic, it is produced from grapes which the label identifies as Mataro, an alias under which thick-skinned, late-ripening Mourvèdre sometimes goes. From the nose, one scents licorice, blackberries (both berry and leaf), and wet earth. There is a definite scent of beef bouillon, one of the absolute true signifiers of (proper) Mourvèdre. On the palate, the tannins are very plush and soft, almost a sense of sweetness, but with a really vibrant acidity and very great length. Suggested Retail Price: $54.99 / bottle

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Bydand Colin Gordon and Tim Beranek worked together at Kosta Browne in 2010 and Outpost in 2013 before Gordon founded Bydand Wines in 2014. Bydand is the Gordon family motto and it means “stand and fight”. Gordon and Veranek share all winemaking and operational responsibilities and they partner with growers who are committed to meticulously farming each vineyard for top quality Bydand fruit.

Bydand uses a minimalist approach to winemaking with a commitment to simplicity and quality. Small lot fermentations, traditional low impact methods, careful aging and bottling all culminate with a passion to handcraft structured yet elegant wines that fully express varietal, vineyard and vintage character.

423. 2016 Bydand, Chardonnay 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Sonoma Coast 100% Chardonnay. Aged for 16 months in 30% new French oak, 70% neutral French oak. Farmed by one of California's most respected and longest operating grape-growing families, the Roberts Road Vineyard is located in the Petaluma Gap. Sitting on well draining gravel soils, coastal winds allow for a long, slow and even growing season. Planted in 1998 these Dijon 95 grapes provide minerality and vibrancy to a full-bodied wine with impressive purity of flavor and mouthfeel. French oak barrels add subtle toast to aromas of pear, stone fruits and white citrus. Suggested Retail Price: $44.99 / bottle

424. 2016 Bydand, Pinot Noir 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Sonoma Coast 100% Pinot Noir. Aged for 16 months in 40% new French oak, 60% neutral French oak. Umino Vineyard is perched atop rolling hills overlooking the Petaluma Gap in Sebastopol, CA. Taking advantage of maritime influence this 11-acre vineyard benefits from warm sunshine throughout the day and cool coastal winds at night. Planted in 1996 to 4 Dijon Clones of Pinot Noir these vines produce wine of purity and balance. Exhibiting rich flavors and aromas of crushed rose petal, raspberry and cherry cola with earthy minerality and lively acidity. Suggested Retail Price: $61.99 / bottle

425. 2016 Bydand, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml Source: United States - California - Napa Valley 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 22 months in 80% new French oak, 20% neutral French oak. Located in the heart of the Rutherford Bench this Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits all of the characteristics that make this one of Napa Valley's most popular grape growing areas. Revealing deep and polished flavors of dusty earth and wild berry this wine finishes with fine-grained tannins that produce a complex and vibrant finish. Suggested Retail Price: $77.99 / bottle 182

Buccella At Buccella, we’re especially interested in origins. Our own story began over a beautiful bottle of 1990 Gaja. It was our first date. When we met, we were two individuals with distinct dreams, but we soon found our shared passion for wine would unite our paths to create Buccella.

We savor wine for its ability to bring people together, initiate new relationships, and celebrate life’s most momentous occasions. A well-crafted wine not only creates memories, it nourishes the true enjoyment of life. For these reasons, we have pursued our shared dream of making the best wine we can.

Our dream has not been without obstacles. But they have inspired us to work tirelessly, handcrafting wines that reflect our shared commitment to creating memories and enhancing life’s celebrations. It is a privilege to create wine that is an important ingredient in shaping your stories, your enjoyment of life. We hope that every bottle of Buccella helps build a memory for you and those with whom you share it.

From our dream to your table, your enjoyment is our passion.

426. 2017 Buccella, Merlot 6/750ml Source: United States - California - Napa Valley 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 20 months in 70% new French oak. Bottled unfiltered and unfined. The Merlot fruit comes from two blocks atop a knoll in the famed Hyde Vineyard, where harvests typically yield less than two tons per acre. It’s a youthful wine that’s invitingly approachable, while still offering richness and decadence.

Fresh and vibrant, yet also lavishly textured and elegantly fine-tuned. With a swirl of the glass, you are enticed with aromas of sumptuous ripe plums, warm baking spices and a touch of sweet vanilla. Savory and structured, flavors ooze with raspberry jam, hazelnut spread and concentrated plum. Immersed in lush red fruits, each sip of this voluptuous wine hits pleasantly at the beautiful round mid-palate, then evenly dissipates leaving you yearning for another taste. Suggested Retail Price: $166.00 / bottle

427. 2017 Buccella, Mixed Blacks 6/750ml Source: United States - California - Amador County 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 12% Petite Sirah, 2% Mourvèdre and 1% Viognier. Aged 18 months in 65% new French oak. Bottled unfiltered and unfined. For some time now, we have shared a love of Rhone Valley blends and their domestic counterparts. We wanted to experiment with some completely different varietals by putting our California twist on the beautiful interplay between the bright fruit and mineral characteristics of these blends while still maintaining the rich, fruit focused, layered lusciousness we enjoy. We are fortunate to be working with fruit from the exceptional Shake Ridge Vineyard in Amador County. It is a fantastically well-managed site with a diverse soil composition, producing a wine with an incredible flavor profile and depth.

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Our Mixed Blacks is an exotic and constantly evolving wine crafted from unique varietals. The palate explodes with luscious flavors of bright boysenberry and blueberry cream followed by Chinese five spice, cinnamon and white pepper. Tantalizing notes of tangy pomegranate and zesty orange peel dance effortlessly on the nose with a beautiful floral essence of sweet lavender and a hint of rose petal. An uplifting presence of natural acidity and alluring minerality adds to the intrigue of this wine. The well-integrated sweet tannins give way to a long intoxicating finish. Suggested Retail Price: $166.00 / bottle

428. 2017 Buccella, Cabernet Sauvignon 6/750ml Source: United States - California - Napa Valley 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec and 3% Merlot. Aged 21 months in 80% new French oak. Bottled unfiltered and unfined. Our Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from diverse, premium fruits thoughtfully cultivated by a variety of small vineyards spanning the Napa Valley. Low yields and great clonal pedigree, combined with meticulous farming within a variety of different appellations, are essential to producing our Cabernet Sauvignon. We believe it’s this blend of intensely ripe fruit that results in our wine’s unique character, complexity, depth and balance.

A fragrant nose introduces our classic, rich and balanced Cabernet Sauvignon which is filled with bright red fruits, black cherry and sweet violet aromas. The palate bursts with flavors of ripe blackberry, juicy raspberry and lovely notes of mocha that are surrounded by nuances of sweet cigar box and crushed stone minerality. Deep color and finely grained tannins that lend pleasing structure, round out this wine. Our use of several vineyards from different appellations enhances the layered complexity that makes this fruit-focused wine so exceptional. Utilizing blending varietals such as Malbec and Merlot impart exquisite dark fruit and a plush mid-palate only further adding to the multi-layers. Enjoyable upon release, this Cabernet Sauvignon will cellar nicely for ten to fifteen years. Suggested Retail Price: $275.00 / bottle

429. 2017 Buccella, Cuvée Katrina Eileen 6/750ml Source: United States - California - Napa Valley 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 21 months in 100% new French oak. Bottled unfiltered and unfined. Named after our first-born daughter, Cuvée Katrina Eileen is primarily composed of fruit from a vineyard in the Western Hills of Yountville, where yields are miniscule. The extremely rocky soil of the vineyard produces concentrated clusters of perfectly ripened Cabernet Sauvignon. In German, the name “Katrina” represents purity and fittingly, this wine is made entirely from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, providing a pure expression of this decadent varietal. It also reflects our daughter’s personality with flavors that are complex, unreserved and expressive.

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Always a 100% Cabernet blend, our 2017 Cuvée Katrina Eileen is an opulent and mouth- enriching wine. Captivated by the inky-black color, luscious scents of dark espresso and cinnamon stick leap out, along with powerful elements of graphite and cassis. Remarkably rich and seamless, while boasting flavors of blueberry compote, dark chocolate and black raspberries, this is a compelling and luxurious wine focused upon velvety texture, silky tannins and incredible length. An intentional breadth on the palate and length in the finish are hallmarks of this wine. Suggested Retail Price: $475.00 / bottle

Washington

Force Majeure Force Majeure is an ultra-premium winery located in the Walla Walla Valley, specializing in estate-grown, single- vineyard Bordeaux and Rhône-inspired wines. Their wines are meticulously crafted by former Bryant Family Vineyard Winemaker, Todd Alexander. From its inception, Force Majeure has been defined by unwavering commitment to outstanding viticulture and exemplary winemaking. Their original estate vineyard is located in the famous Red Mountain AVA and they have added two new vineyard sites over the past couple of years in the Walla Walla Valley. The estate vineyards are painstakingly farmed by a stellar team.

“Force Majeure” describes the relentless, powerful elements of Nature that form the terroir of their vineyard. It also identifies the “unstoppable force” initiated when the highest level of viticulture is combined with the highest level of winemaking talent.

430. 2016 Force Majuere, Epinette 12/750ml Source: United States - Washington - Red Mountain 46% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot. Aging 22 months in 65% new French oak. Epinette is Force Majeure's Right-bank Bordeaux-inspired blend, named after an avenue in Libourne (France) that leads to Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, the home of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Epinette is also the name of a musical instrument akin to a piano, as well as a word for pine tree, which is a fitting nod to their home in Washington state.

"I loved the 2016 Epinette from barrel, and it certainly doesn't disappoint from bottle. Sporting a deep purple color as well as a huge bouquet of blackcurrants, black cherries, smoked earth, chocolate, and cedary spice, this flamboyant, powerful beauty hits the palate with loads of fruit, has sweet tannins, no hard edges, building tannins, and a huge finish. It's one seriously pleasure-bent effort that has another 10-15 years of prime drinking." - Jeb Dunnuck (April 2019), 96+ pts - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2018), 94 pts Suggested Retail Price: $112.99 / bottle

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431. 2016 Force Majeure, Parvata 12/750ml Source: United States – Washington – Red Mountain 69% Mourvèdre, 21% Syrah, 10% Grenache. Aged 18 months in 30% new French oak, mostly larger format (400L to 500L). Parvata, which means “mountain” in sanskrit, is the name chosen for this southern Rhône- inspired blend, grown mostly in the sandy, loamy soils of the lower section of the Red Mountain vineyard.

"There are only 325 cases of the 2016 Parvata, a blend of 69% Mourvèdre, 21% Syrah, and 10% Grenache brought up in 30% new, mostly larger barrels. Deep ruby-colored, with a beautiful bouquet of black raspberries, white pepper, spiced meats, and graphite, this hits the palate with full-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and beautiful length." - Jeb Dunnuck (April 2019), 96 pts Suggested Retail Price: $83.99 / bottle

432. 2016 Force Majeure, Syrah 12/750ml Source: United States - Washington - Red Mountain 100% Syrah. Aged in new French oak for 18 months, mostly larger format (300L to 500L). The Force Majeure estate Syrah is cultivated in a combination of the 8 soil types that exist in the vineyard, with most of it being planted in very steep, very rocky locations, but some also planted in deeper, loamier soils.

"The 2016 Syrah Estate checks in as 100% Syrah that saw a small amount of stems. It spent 18 months in 25% new French oak. Deeply colored, it displays a thrilling bouquet of smoked black fruits, violets, smoked meats, charcoal, and graphite. Deep, rich, incredibly fleshy and flamboyant, with perfect balance, it's a serious, world-class Syrah that will keep for 10-15 years." - Jeb Dunnuck (April 2019), 97 pts Suggested Retail Price: $83.99 / bottle

433. 2016 Force Majeure, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml Source: United States – Washington – Red Mountain 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 22 months in 75% new French oak barrels. The estate Cabernet Sauvignon is grown primarily along the southwest ridge of the vineyard. The vines produce small berries with bountiful flavor, concentration and intensity, but also a good degree of finesse.

"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Estate is a thrilling effort from winemaker Todd Alexander that rates with some of the most monumental wines to come out of Washington State. Based on 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from their estate vineyard on Red Mountain, brought up in mostly new barrels, it reveals a saturated purple color that's 186

followed by a rich, primordial bouquet of crème de cassis, espresso roast, crushed rock, and graphite. It needs considerable air to start to show its potential yet is a full-bodied, powerful wine that has subtle oak, plenty of sweet tannins, and a huge, layered finish that won't quit. It's the tannin management that's truly spectacular. This brilliant wine needs to be forgotten for 4-5 years and will keep for 2-3 decades." - Jeb Dunnuck (April 2019), 99 pts Suggested Retail Price: $148.99 / bottle

Missouri

St. James Winery Family owned and operated since 1970, St. James Winery has been producing award-winning wines unique to Missouri. Jim and Pat Hotherr founded St. James with the dream to resurrect Missouri’s pre-Prohibition wine making acclaim. Their initial year produced 3,400 cases and two wines, Velvet Red and Velvet White, were met with instant popularity. St. James current winemaker, Andrew Meggit strives to maintain the reputation, not only of the first winemakers at St. James but also those pre-prohibition era Missouri winemakers, while also growing and developing new and exciting flavors. For over 40 years, St. James’ push for excellence has proved a successful driving force; today St James is the largest winery in Missouri with annual production of over 200,000 cases and holds hundreds of awards for its wines and facilities and vast popularity to its name.

They use sustainable growing practices by controlling water usage and using efficient harvesting equipment, low energy/sustainable wine fermentation and storage methods. Their facilities are also sustainable, with an energy saving refrigeration system and eco-friendly lighting, as well as a commitment to recycling and composting whenever possible. The Meramec Highlands surround the winery. Situated within the unique geographic land formation called the Salem Plateau, the vineyards of the Meramec Highlands have unique soils, weather patterns, and spring-fed streams. Here, St. James Winery grows Catawba, Chardonel, Norton, Concord, Seyval, Vignoles, Chambourcin and Rougeon grapes.

434. NV St. James, Velvet White 12/750ml Source: United States – Missouri Niagara and Chardonel. Delicate and sweet with intense fruity aromas and flavors. A blend of America’s best American and hybrid grapes. Suggested Retail Price: $8.99 / bottle

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435. NV St. James Winery, Peach 12/750ml Source: United States – Missouri Naturally sweet and free of added colors or flavors, St. James Winery Peach wine is crafted with 100% pure, juicy peaches. This peach wine brings fresh from the orchard peach flavors and aromas to your glass. It's the next best thing to biting into a perfectly ripe peach. Suggested Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

436. NV St. James, Mango 12/750ml Source: United States – Missouri Naturally sweet and free of added colors or flavors, St. James Winery Mango wine is crafted with 100% pure, ripe mangos. Aromas of sweet, fresh mango with fresh from the tree mango taste. A tropical treat! Suggested Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

437. NV St. James Winery, Cherry-Moscato 12/750ml Source: United States – Missouri Cherry Moscato combines the light, tropical sweetness of Moscato wine with the fresh, tart fruit of the Montmorency cherry. St James Moscato wine is blended with 100% real cherry fruit wine to create a light, refreshing taste experience that is free of added colors or flavors. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

438. NV St. James Winery, Cherry 12/750ml Source: United States – Missouri Naturally sweet and free of added colors or flavors, St. James Winery Cherry wine is crafted with 100% pure, plump cherries. Sweet and tart, this cherry wine is better than ripe cherries fresh from the tree. Suggested Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

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439. NV St. James Winery, Strawberry 12/750ml Source: United States – Missouri Naturally sweet and free of added colors or flavors, St. James Winery Strawberry wine is crafted with 100% pure, ripe strawberries. Fresh picked strawberries never tasted this good. This strawberry wine is made from sweet vine-ripened strawberries. Suggested Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

440. NV St. James Winery, Raspberry 12/750ml Source: United States – Missouri Naturally sweet and free of added colors or flavors, St. James Winery Raspberry wine is crafted with 100% rich, ripe raspberries. You can almost taste the sunshine in this wine. Suggested Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

441. NV St. James Winery, Blackberry 12/750ml Source: United States – Missouri Naturally sweet and free of added colors or avors, St. James Winery Blackberry wine is crafted with 100% pure, ripe blackberries. Tastes just like fresh picked blackberries in a bottle. Suggested Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

442. NV St. James Winery, Velvet Red 12/750ml Source: United States – Missouri 100% Concord grapes from Ozark Highlands AVA. The Concord grape is a robust and aromatic grape variety perfectly suited to grow in the region. Native to North America, Concords thrive in their vineyards during Missouri's hot, humid summers. The grapes ripen early and once fermented make a rich, aromatic, velvety smooth, sweet red wine. Tastes and smells like ripe, just picked grapes. Velvet Red is fruity and mouth-filling and best served chilled. Suggested Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

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CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING

Roland Champion is a member of the elite Special Club or Club Trésors, a group of 28 artisan winemakers from finest areas of Champagne.

443. NV Roland Champion, Champagne Cuvee Aramis, Brut 12/750ml Source: France-Champagne - Chouilly 70% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay.

"Brilliant pale yellow straw color. Lively, complex aromas of honeyed biscuit, buttery praline, and poached Asian pear with a supple, lively, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and an elegant, long creme brulee, white balsamic reduced lemon, spiced nuts and tangerines, and grassy earth and minerals finish with well-integrated, fine tannins. A layered and vibrant champagne with cascading waves of fresh and mature flavors." - Beverage Testing Institute, 95 pts - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 91 pts - Wine Spectator, 90pts Suggested Retail Price: $52.99 / bottle

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444. NV Roland Champion, Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Brut 12/750ml Source: France – Champagne - Chouilly 100% Chardonnay. Aged 30 months sur latte (twice the minimum for NV Champagne).

"Golden yellow color. Lively, fruity, toasty leesy aromas of honeyed brioche and apple tart with a satiny, tangy, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, interesting, snappy lemon curd, nougat, and chalk finish with silky, soft, fruit tannins. A classic example of blanc de blanc champagne, delicious." - Beverage Testing institute, 93 pts - Wine Spectator, 92 pts - Wine Enthusiast (December 1st 2019), 92 pts - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 92 pts - Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $72.99 / bottle

445. NV Roland Champion, Champagne Brut Rosé 12/750ml Source: France – Champagne - Chouilly 20% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir. Aged 3 years sur latte.

446. 2012 Roland Champion, Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Vintage Brut 12/750ml Source: France – Champagne - Chouilly 100% Chardonnay. Aged six years on the lees.

"Long aging on its lees has given this Chardonnay richness as well as good texture. With balance between minerality and white fruits, the wine has developed well, full of ripe flavors as well as final acidity. Drink now.. –Roger VOSS" - Wine Enthusiast (December 1st 2019), 93 pts & Editor's Choice - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 94 pts Suggested Retail Price: $79.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5L magnum, $151.99, plus 3L/6L/9L formats

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447. 2012 Roland Champion, Champagne Special Club Grand Cru 6/750ml Source: France – Champagne - Chouilly 100% Chardonnay – Blanc de Blancs. Aged 5 years sure latte.

Roland Champion’s Special Club Champagne is produced from the old vines of their Grand Cru Chouilly vineyards.

"The Special Club offers notes of brioche and poached pear on the nose and presents a rich, fresh palate of excellent textural richness and complexity. Finishes long and focused with hints of oyster shell and citrus. Overall, an outstanding Special Club from the superb 2012 vintage. This cuvée meets the rigorous production and tasting standards of the Club Trésors; it’s 100% old vine Chardonnay with 6 years sur latte." - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 95 pts - Wine Enthusiast (December 1st 2019), 94 pts Suggested Retail Price: $93.99 / bottle

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Trouillard The Trouillard family has been part of the Champagne business in Epernay since the 19th century with Lucien Trouillard, the founder, showing an interest in Champagne at an early age. He produced his first bottles in 1896, at the age of 17, and then went on to establish his own sales and distribution company (“Sparnacienne Niticole”). When he passed away in 1966, his two sons took over the operation, followed by his grandsons Luc and Bertrand. In 1979, the House of Trouillard became one of the most important houses in the champagne business. In 2006, Maison Trouillard joined forces with the Gobillard family, a 5th generation Champagne house who shared the history, passion and philosophy of the Trouillard family. They are located in Hauvillers – the heart of Champagne – 5 kilometers from Epernay, at the crossroads between the Marne Valley and the Montagne de Reims. Hautvillers is where Dom Perignon produced his first Champagne in 1668 – his grave is just 10 meters from the Gobillard property.

Today the Trouillard and Gobillard families own 30 hectares of vines located primarily in Hautvillers’s Premier Cru vineyard. The winery is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, balancing new quality assurance methods with champenoise traditions. Grapes are hand-harvested at the end of September through early October, then pressed to maintain the freshness and fragrance of the fruit. Winemaker Thierry Gobillard uses only the first press or cuvée to ensure authenticity and quality. Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks allow clear wines with true-to-type and fresh aromas.

Storage is an important element of the Champagne method. Part of the wines is stored in the new air- conditioned facility and the other part in the cellars that are dug into the chalk. In both locations, darkness and constant temperature ensure that Champagne achieves perfect maturation. This is followed by a manual (70%) and automatic (30%) remuage, and then after disgorging, the Champagne is stored for at least 3 months before release to obtain a perfect homogeneity.

448. NV Trouillard, Brut, Extra Selection 12/750ml Source: France-Champagne 35% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, aged at least 15 months. Selected from 15 different vineyards located in the Marne Valley, in the Aube and the small Mountain of Reims.

"Based in the village of Hautvillers, reputedly the birthplace of Champagne, this producer's nonvintage wine is fruity, fresh and has a good balance between the structured Pinot and the steely Chardonnay. The wine is ready to drink. - ROGER VOSS" - Wine Enthusiast (December 2019), 92 pts International Wine Review, 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $48.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5L magnum, $126.99, and 375ml half bottle, $30.99

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449. NV Trouillard, Blanc de Blancs, Brut 12/750ml Source: France-Champagne 100% Chardonnay, grown on 11 different Crus in the Reims Mountain, the Côtes des Blancs and the Sézannaise region. It is Trouillard's house specialty.

"This all Chardonnay Champagne is sourced from eleven different crus. It offers a fragrant bouquet of orchard fruit with hints of toasted grain and lemon zest. On the palate, there’s good textural richness and attractive apple and pear complemented by a smoky mineral note. But what we like most about this Blanc de Blancs is its outstanding sense of freshness. 100% Chardonnay aged 2+ years on the lees; 7-8 g/L RS" - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 91 pts - Wine Enthusiast (December 2019), 91 pts - Wine Spectator (Web Only 2013), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $59.95 / bottle

450. NV Trouillard, Blanc de Noirs, Extra Brut 6/750ml Source: France-Champagne 100% Pinot Noir, aged "sur lattes" for 2 years. This Pinot Noir champagne is only vinified with white juice of black grapes, hence its name Blanc de Noirs. Its low sugar dosage makes it extra dry.

"A blend of grapes from the Aube and the Marne Valley, this ripe wine shows the structure of Pinot Noir. The fruit's richness balances the low dosage to give an almost bone-dry wine that is full, fruity and that could age further in bottle. - ROGER VOSS" - Wine Enthusiast (December 2019), 91 pts - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $61.99 / bottle

Tanzanite Tanzanite Winery was founded in 2003 by Melanie van der Merwe. The winery's name is inspired by Melanie's birthstone - the rare, beautiful and highly sought-after Tanzanite - and symbolizes her passion for creating unique sparkling wines in the time-honored way.

Melanie grew up in the Hex River Valley where her late parents farmed with export table grapes. She fell in love with the grapes and vineyards and decided to venture into winemaking. She studied BSC Agriculture at Stellenbosch University, worked in France at Louis Roederer Champagne, Moet & Chandon and Pommery in 3 vintages. She worked at Distillers Corporation as winemaker from 1994-1998. In 1998, Distillers Corporation and Stellenbosch Farmers Winery merged and formed Distell. She was appointed as sparkling winemaker of the group. She resigned in 2006 and started her own small sparkling wine production in 2003 which she launched in 2006.

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Today Melanie runs Tanzanite Winery with help from her husband, Wentzel, and daughters Maré and Hané. As they do not own vineyards, Melanie buys grapes from Robertson, a tradition she's been following for 15 years. Robertston is the only area in the Western Cape with chalky soils - a crucial component to MCC production. The base wine made from these chalky soils shows long ageing potential and specific flavors crucial for the Tanzanite style.

Melanie hires cellar space and makes her base wine in the old traditional French way of hand harvesting and whole bunch pressing. Malolactic fermentation is done on all base wines as this gives the wine soft, creamy and elegant tones with maturation on the lees. Wines are blended proportionally to the year’s vintage and quality. Mobile lines do the filtration, stabilization and bottling. The bottled wine is stored in Worcester, where they work with the MCC. Riddling is done by hand, then they hire in a mobile disgorgement unit to disgorge the wine. Finally the bottles are washed and labeled using a mobile line.

All of these mobile processes are done by temporary hand labor at least twice a year. Cellar hand Wilma, along with her family and friends, help Melanie with all the hand labor processes. The production does not have the need to employ permanent workers, so Melanie started working with disadvantaged individuals in the Worcester Community. She works mainly with women, coordinating their work schedules around their family schedules.

Melanie & her wines have garnered the attention of publications and critics around the world, including Platters, Oprah Magazine and various national and international competitions. She was nominated as business woman of the year & named one of the twenty leading winemakers in South Africa.

451. NV Tanzanite, Brut 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Breede River Valley - Robertson 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, aged a minimum of 24 months on the lees.

"This is a richly flavored sparkler showing complex notes of brioche, apple, and a hint of clementine. It’s bone dry on the finish with lingering toasty lees notes. A blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir aged 24+ months on the lees. The winemaker is Stellenbosch enology grad Melanie van der Merwe who made sparkling wine for 11 years at Distell before starting her own brand." - International Wine Review, 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $38.99 / bottle

452. NV Tanzanite, Brut Rose 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Breede River Valley - Robertson 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, aged a minimum of 24 months on the lees.

"Pale pink. Ripe red berries accented by Cointreau show on the nose of this very dry and crisply textured sparkling rosé. It’s mineral and subtly fruit flavored palate is superbly fresh and alluring despite an astringent touch on the finish. It’s a great sparkler for food. A 60/40 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 10-15 year old vines in the Robertson area." - International Wine Review, 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $38.99 / bottle 195

Cortenova Cortenova is a Kysela Pere et Fils trademark, used for Italian value wines of premium quality.

453. NV Cortenova Prosecco Spumante 6/750ml Source: Italy - Veneto - Prosecco di Treviso DOC 100% Prosecco, Charmat method.

"Pale straw color. Bright, attractive aromas and flavors of roasted lemons and kiwis, green nectarine, nougat, and grass with a soft, vibrant, spritzy, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, complex, medium-length spiced clementine and delicate herbal honey finish with silky, crunchy, fruit tannins and no oak. A delicious, nicely layered Prosecco with an elegant style." - Beverage Testing Institute (November 23rd 2015), 91 pts, Best Buy Suggested Retail Price: $22.99 / bottle Also available in 187ml botte, $10.99

Rebuli The Rebuli family have been wine growers for generations, and sparkling winemakers since the 1980's. Founded by Angelo Rebuli, Azienda Agricola Rebuli combines years of knowledge with a respect for nature and desire for simplicity and freshness. Today Angelo’s sons continue his traditions: Mauro is the winemaker & manager of domestic sales; Paolo manages & cares for the vineyards; Gianni manages the accounting and foreign markets.

The 40-hectare estate is located in the small village of Saccol di Valdobbiadene, at the foot of the Prealpi Trevigiane, where the hills dive into the waters of the River Piave. Surrounded by its vineyards, the winery harmonizes perfectly with the countryside around it. Grapes are harvested at the first signs of autumn, when they have reached full maturity.

454. NV Rebuli, Prosecco In Fondo, Pet-Nat 6/750ml Source: Italy – Veneto 100% Glera (formerly known as Prosecco) This is a Pet-Nat (short for Petillant Naturel, or naturally sparkling) Prosecco is made in the "Methode Ancestrale"; the same method used in Bugey Cerdon. Unlike the Champagne method (in which the base wine completes his first fermentation in tank and only the secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle adding sugar and yeast also known as liqueur de tirage, which will requires the wine to be disgorged), Pet-Nat method doesn't imply the wine will be filtered or disgorged upon fermentation. This gives Pet-Nat its light and fizzy mouthfeel, generally with a little sweetness and low alcohol. Most of the time, bottles are slightly cloudy from the presence of lees.

"Showing orchard fruit aromas, this wine offers exuberant fruit with light lemon and herbal notes. It offers bright acidity and finishes complete dry. One of the best Pet-Nats we’ve had this year. Made of 95% Glera, this is a sparkling wine made the ancestrale method where the wine is bottled before the end of fermentation, resulting in dissolved carbon dioxide that lends a light sparkling quality to the wine." - International Wine Review, 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 / bottle 196

455. NV Rebuli, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry 6/750ml Source: Italy - Veneto - Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 100% Glera (formerly known as Prosecco) Primary fermentation in controlled temperature by selected yeasts. Refined in stainless steel tanks. Secondary fermentation in 'autoclave' (cuve close) with selected fermentation until 5 bar pressure is reached. 60 days fining; isobaric bottling after sterile filtration.

“Well-knit and balanced, with lively acidity backing the flavors of ripe fig, juicy green pear, ground ginger, stone and slivered almond. Creamy in texture, presenting a lingering, floral finish. A textbook example. Drink now through 2019.” –AN - Wine Spectator, 90 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, 90 pts - Beverage Testing Institute, 91 points (Exceptional) - World Wine Championship Award: GOLD MEDAL Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / bottle Also available in 1.5L magnum, $52.99 / bottle

456. NV Rebuli, Prosecco Cartizze, Grand Cru 6/750ml Italy - Veneto - Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG 100% Glera (formerly known as Prosecco) Primary fermentation in controlled temperature by selected yeasts. Refined in stainless steel tanks. Secondary fermentation in 'autoclave' (cuve close) with selected fermentation until 5 bar pressure is reached. 60 days fining; isobaric bottling after sterile filtration. Cartizze is considered to be the grand cru of Prosecco; a lovely hilltop vineyard just outside of Valdobbiadene.

"Here's an Italian sparkling wine that opens to a very delicate bouquet that is held together with light floral aromas of jasmine and lemon blossom. The Rebuli NV Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze Dry is light, delicate and precious in terms of its aromatic output. Its texture is mostly built upon the silky creaminess of the very compact and fine effervescence. A point of sweetness adds to a sense of softness. This is your textbook Cartizze sparkler…” - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #237, June 2018), 89pts Suggested Retail Price: $43.99 / bottle

Terre dei Buth Societa Agricola Paolo Marion, a third generation winemaker, began managing family-owned vineyards with his brother, Massimo, in 1999. Their father had produced grapes to sell in bulk. Paolo studied oenology at the School of Winemaking in Conegliano, one of the most renowned in Italy. Together they made the conversion to organic farming, and in 2003, Paolo founded his own company and invested in new winemaking equipment to produce high quality wines made with the Charmat method. He created his own brand - Terre dei Buth - and began distributing his bottled wine in 2017. He earned the nickname "Prosecco Genius" from British wine writer Matthew Jukes. 197

"Terre" means "Lands" and "Buth" means "Bud" in a Venetian dialect, hence the name "Lands of buds" - you can see buds of every type come out from the characteristic gravely soil of the vineyard during Spring.

In the Prosecco DOC Treviso area, due to the high humidity levels and the frequent rainy days, it is very difficult to produce wine using organic methods. Hundreds of millions of bottles of Prosecco are produced in the area, but only 1% is organic. A drip irrigation system prevents water from being wasted; they use organic fertilizers that do not contaminate the soil; defoliation and lopping improves the ventilation of the bunches; hoeing and earthing-up negates the use of chemical herbicides.

Terre dei Buth comprises 50 acres of vineyards (40 acres Glera, 7 acres Pinot Grigio, 2.5 acres Chardonnay & .5 acre Raboso), with an annual production of 21,000 9-liter cases.

457. NV Terre dei Buth, Frizzante Rose, Special Cuvee 12/750ml (CERTIFIED ORGANIC & VEGAN) Source: Italy-Veneto – Organic & Vegan 90% Glera and 10% Raboso, aged on the lees for 5-6 months in stainless steel tanks. Raboso is an indigenous red grape to the Venetian region, well known for its hints of red berries and its smooth taste. Fresh and fruity with hints of gooseberry and redcurrant. Glera and Raboso are blended before the foaming process into what Paolo calls call "Special Cuvée", for its outstanding drinkability and delicate scents. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / bottle

Rubus An exclusive Kysela Pere et Fils brand, created by Fran Kysela in 1997. This global project encompasses wines from around the world, all of which are hand-selected by Fran himself. 13 wines comprise the Rubus brand family, the newest of which are these two bubblies.

458. NV Rubus, Sparkling Brut, Blanc de Blancs 12/750ml Source: France 33% Ugni Blanc, 33% Airen & 33% Muscat. From 20-year-old vines on clay/limestone chalk soil. Machine harvest. The base wine is fermented at a low temperature. The second fermentation takes place at 14°C for 2 weeks, followed by dosing. Elegant pale yellow color with fine bubbles. Floral and fruity on the nose, with aromas of fresh butter and cake. On the palate, the wine is crisp and harmonious - a delightful sparkling wine. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle 198

459. NV Rubus, Sparkling Brut, Rosé 12/750ml Source: France 60% Tempranillo & 40% Bobal. From 20-year-old vines on clay/limestone chalk soil. Machine harvest. The base wine is fermented at a low temperature. The second fermentation takes place at 14°C for 2 weeks, followed by dosing. Stunning salmon-pink hues. The nose is intense and fine, dominated by notes of red berries. On the palate, the combination of fine bubbles and delicate aromas makes this wine a delightfully light and silky rosé. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle

Pieter Cruythoff from Riebeek Cellars Dutch explorer Pieter Cruythoff stumbled upon the Riebeek Valley in 1661. Impressed by the single standing mountain, he called it Kasteelberg (“Castle Mountain”) commemorating the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, the fortress of Commander Jan van Riebeeck. The twin towns, Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West, established at the foot of Kasteelberg, are therefore also suitably named after Van Riebeek. 27 years later, the French Huguenots arrived at the Cape, after fleeing persecution. They deemed the terroir more than suitable for the continuation of their esteemed winemaking legacy.

While Pieter Cuythoff humbly named the valley after his patron, Jan van Riebeeck, Riebeek Cellars feels it is only fitting that this wine, which expresses the best of its valley, should carry the name of its founder.

460. NV Pieter Cruythoff, Brut 6/750ml Source: South Africa - Western Cape - Coastal Region - Swartland 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir. Fermented with selected yeast and left on the fermentation lees for 6 months before stabilization and bottling. Malolactic fermentation, racked without SO2, matured on fine lees for at least a year, stabilized and bottled. This bubbly is extra dry but maintains a complex, fruity nose of tropical fruit and biscuit flavors. Crisp acid ensures a fresh, clean, and very drinkable sparkling wine. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

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Wolfberger comprises 1,200 hectares (2,965 acres), 500 of which are in and around Eguisheim. Their vineyards are planted to Riesling, Sylvaner, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir, with Riesling as the top grape and Pinot Blanc second. Jerome Keller has served as winemaker since 2011. The vineyards cover 13,000 parcels over 15 Grand Crus.

461. NV Wolfberger, Cremant d'Alsace Brut 12/750ml Source: France – Alsace 90% Pinot Blanc, 10% Pinot Auxerrois. Produced according to the methode traditionnelle, Alsace Crémants are racked in a nearly inverted position where they age patiently. Then, after 12 months minimum, they are riddled or turned so that the sediment collects in the neck of the bottles, awaiting disgorgement.

462. NV Wolfberger, Cremant d'Alsace Rosé Brut 12/750ml Source: France – Alsace 100% Pinot Noir. Produced according to the methode traditionnelle, Alsace Crémants are racked in a nearly inverted position where they age patiently. Then, after 12 months minimum, they are riddled or turned so that the sediment collects in the neck of the bottles, awaiting disgorgement.

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WATER

Cirrus Cirrus was founded by two friends & Georgia Tech grads, Jason Santamaria and Chris Doyle, who have a passion for creating innovative products ever since. 'Cirrus' is named for the clouds and designed to lift your day. The products are zero calorie, contain no sweeteners, and are all natural.

463. Cirrus Pure Unflavored CBD Water 6/4/12oz For those who just want the benefits of hemp and nothing else, Pure is just that. It is triple- filtered water, the unique water-soluble hemp extract, and carbonation. Good for a pickup throughout the day or winding down at night. No calories. No sweeteners. All natural. 10 mg CBD per can. Retail Price: $17.99 / 4-pack

464. Cirrus Waikiki Papaya + Lychee CBD Water 6/4/12oz Waikiki is a dose of tropical paradise. This all-natural beverage is inspired by the famous beach with the flavors of both papaya and lychee - both native to Hawaii. This all-natural sparkling beverage is made with their unique water-soluble hemp extract and natural flavor. It is great for a trip to the beach or just imagining you’re on one, anytime. No calories. No sweeteners. All natural. 10 mg CBD per can. Retail Price: $17.99 / 4-pack

465. NEW! Cirrus Kata Ginger + Turmeric CBD Water 6/4/12oz Kata is a trip to the spice market. This all-natural beverage is inspired by the famous Indian beach with the fresh flavors of both Ginger and Turmeric. It’s made with our unique water- soluble, nano-encapsulated, broad-spectrum CBD hemp extract, and natural flavor. With the added antioxidant power of ginger and turmeric, makes for a great recovery drink after a long run or a long night. 10 mg CBD per can. Retail Price: $17.99 / 4-pack

466. NEW! Cirrus Key Largo Grapefruit + Lime CBD Water 6/4/12oz Key Largo is an island retreat. This all-natural beverage is inspired by the famous Florida beach with the flavors of both Grapefruit and Lime. This all-natural sparkling beverage is made with our unique water-soluble CBD hemp extract and natural flavor. It is great for a trip to the beach, a mixer, or to lift your day, any day. 10 mg CBD per can. Retail Price: $17.99 / 4-pack

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467. NEW! Cirrus Ipanema Pineapple + Orange CBD Water 6/4/12oz Ipanema heads to the southern hemisphere. This all-natural beverage is inspired by the famous Brazilian beach (and song) with the flavors of both Orange and Pineapple. This sparkling water is made with our unique water-soluble, broad-spectrum CBD hemp extract, and natural flavor. With the added benefit of citrus, it is great for an afternoon lift or samba dancing through the night. 10 mg CBD per can. Retail Price: $17.99 / 4-pack

Acqua Smeraldina Acqua Smeraldina is from the island of Sardinia, inland from the Emerald cost. It is pure water filtered through one-thousand-year-old micro-fractured granite rocks, typical of the Gallura area.

It is naturally clear and colorless and has a balanced mineral salt content (fixed residue at 180° of 190 mg/l). This makes it a natural mineral water with a perfect balance of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, good for reinforcing the bone structure, for the circulation and for stimulating the body’s intestinal and hepatic functions. Light & pleasant taste.

468. Smeraldina, Still Water 469. Smeraldina, Sparkling Water

Suggested retail prices for Still & Sparkling: 12/1.0L glass: $2.99 / bottle 12/750ml glass: $2.49 / bottle 20/500ml glass: $1.99 / bottle 9/500ml PET: $1.79 / bottle 24/250ml glass: $1.49 / bottle

CIDER

Cobbler Mountain Cellars Cobbler Mountain Cellars is a vineyard, farm winery and cidery in Delaplane, Virginia. The property, owned by Jeff and Laura McCarthy Louden, is located 45 miles west of Washington, D.C. Cobbler Mountain Cellars is located on Laura’s family farm. Her father, Lawrence Daniel McCarthy, purchased the farm in 1959, after leaving Washington, DC and his job writing for the Associated Press. He made a handshake deal with the farmer ready to retire from Cobbler Mountain and settled on $100 an acre, plus the cow and chickens. 202

Lawrence began teaching in the nearby town of Marshall. He was quickly known for his connection to students, especially those with special needs and disabilities. The farm became a learning center for all; a frequent field trip destination. In 1967, Lawrence received an offer to direct a school in South Carolina. Recently married and planning to start a family on the farm, it was a tough decision, but one he couldn’t pass up. With plans to return, they rented out their old farmhouse and headed south. Upon arrival to his new job, McCarthy was dismayed over the conditions of the school and small number of teachers and volunteers, and he was determined to make positive changes. He formed a committee of volunteers and pursued a Federal grant for a new facility. While waiting for the answer & anxious for positive change, he peacefully integrated two segregated schools in the region. Tragically, Lawrence died at age 42 of sudden heart failure. He did not live long enough to receive two pieces of good news waiting for him: his grant proposal had been accepted, and his daughter Laura was on the way. Laura was born, raised and educated in South Carolina, but visited the Virginia farm over the summers. Eventually the farm and tenants became burdensome and was left needing repairs and attention. Laura continued to love the farm, and 40+ years later, after a visit with her new husband, Jeff, they made plans to revitalize the farm. In 2005, they began work establishing climate stations, then restoring and preparing the land for its first vineyard planting. They built a new road and bridge, designed house plans, and built a house with start-up cellar space for a business. In October 29th, 2009 they hosted a Farm Awakening – 50 years after the original purchase date. Today Cobbler Mountain produces numerous wines and ciders, producing over 2,500 cases plus kegs. Jeff makes the ciders while Laura manages the tasting room, sharing ownership and talents to keep the family farm and business rolling.

470. Cobbler Mountain, Original Honey Hard Cider 6/4/12oz Source: United States-Virginia ABV: 7.0% Apple Types: Virginia Fuji, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Ginger Gold, Local Virginia Honey. Semi Dry - honey on front of palate with Ginger Gold on the finish. Silver Medal winner 2014 NY Finger Lakes Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / 4-pack

471. Cobbler Mountain, Traditional Hard Cider 6/4/12oz Source: United States-Virginia ABV: 7.0% Apple Types: Virginia Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Ginger Gold, Fuji Based on the Old World Jeffersonian dry blend for those whose palate savors the recipes of our early settlers. Dry palate; fruit forward. The zip and zing of cider & local honey blend (giving a "Beer-esque" effervescence) lends itself to Sunday Brunch, grilled pork chops, scallops or Oktoberfest bratwursts. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / 4-pack

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472. Cobbler Mountain, Wild Blackberry Cider 6/4/12oz Source: United States-Virginia ABV: 6.8% Apple Types: Virginia Red Delicious, Yellow Delicious, Ginger Gold, Wild Blackberry, Local Virginia Honey, Cascade Hops. A delicious blend of local apples with wild blackberry flavors. Summer picnics, light fare and grilled dishes are nice companions to the hop, honey and blackberry nuances. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / 4-pack

Fournier The Fournier family began making cider in 1943. Located in South Normandy in the middle of Dukes of Alençon province, the landscape offers a mix between green valleys and the strong hills where and pear trees grow. The apples and pears used for their ciders are grown in their own orchards, on shallow clay-limestone hillsides.

473. Fournier, Cidre de Normandie 6/750ml Source: France - Normandy ABV: 4.5% The brut cider is produced from a blend of Normandy apples that are selected for their delicate and fresh flavors, then slowly fermented. The cider offers a yellow and limpid color with a fruity and elegant floral nose. Quenching, sparkling on the palate, fine acidity and slight bitterness. Rich, round and structured. Perfect with savory dishes like meat and buckwheat pancake. It can be mixed with fruit liquor for cocktail. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / bottle

BEER

Alesatian Brewing Co. Alesation Brewing, located in Old Town Winchester, Virginia, was founded in 2016 by father and son Benjamin & Caleb Ritenour. The brewery is named for Alsace, the homeland of the Ritenour family. Caleb and head brewer Paul Froeschle began making small test batches in March 2015, tinkering with recipes until they finally had finished products that they were ready to share with the public. They opened with 6 offerings, including Pizza Bier – a complement to the Ritenour family’s other business, wood fired pizza. Alesation takes pride in its quality ingredients and dedication to freshness.

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474. Alesatian Brewing Co. Amber Ale Pizza Bier (poured from tap) Source: United States-Winchester, Virginia ABV: 5% IBU's: 40 Malts: Pilsner, Caramunich, Aromatic Hops: German Tettnang, Cascade Yeast: English Ale Yeast Nice copper to amber color, clear, perfect accompaniment to food and of course, pizza! Slight, clean bitterness, with a hint of caramel sweetness. A perfect marriage of imported European malts and hops, providing a clean and well-balanced brew with notes of bread and caramel sweetness, resulting in a smooth finish. Available in draft only

475. Alesatian, Hop Sneeze, Gen 2 IPA (poured from tap) Source: United States-Virginia ABV: 7.4% IBU’s: 80 Hops: Centennial, Mosaic, Idaho 7, El Dorado Malts: Pilsner, Caramunich, White Wheat Yeast: American Ale Smooth bitterness with an intense tropical aroma. Hopped at over 3lbs per bbl. Available in draft only

Valley Lager – Custom Project for Kysela Pere et Fils

475-A. NEW! Valley Lager (poured on tap) ABV: 5% / IBU’s: 23 Brewed with Pilsner malt and a small amount of Sauermalz to bring out a traditional, rounded note. We use a unique milling and mashing process known as Endosperm mashing, and classic decoction. By separating the husk from the mash, it allows us to brew a beer delicate in flavor and texture. Bavarian Hallertau Tradition, and Hallertau Perle hops make for a crisp, classic and nuanced bitterness that brings out the classic flavors from Germany. Sauremalz means sour malt. In order to achieve this, malters soak finished malt in water at 113-122 degrees until natural lactobacilli produce 1% lactic acid. After this, the malt is kilned again at temperatures up to 140 degrees until the lactic acid concentrates to 2-4 percent. Normally this kind of malt is no more than 10% of the malt bill, and tends to produce a lighter colored, crisper drinking lager.

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Cascade Cascade Brewing is a pioneer of the NW style sour beer movement. Their blending house currently houses more than 1,400 French oak, Kentucky Bourbon and Northwest wine barrels – plus nine foudres – filled with wheats, blonds, quads, reds, browns and porters that are aged and blended into "magical elixirs". These beers have aggressive tart notes that are balanced by residual sugars, fruits, spices and the oak we use. Portland-area fans of Cascade can try their brews at their Raccoon Lodge & Brew Pub in SW Portland, or the Cascade Brewing Barrel House – aka House of Sour – in SE Portland, which features more than 24 rotating taps with a predominantly sour lineup at any given time. Cascade has been awarded a number of medals from the Great American Beer Festival and a rare score of 100 on Beer Advocate, a world-class rating.

476. Cascade, Apricot Ale 12/750ml Source: United States-Oregon NW Style Sour Ale ABV: 7.2% Aging: 15 months in Oak Barrels Special Ingredients: Fresh Apricot Apricot is a blend of sour blond ales that were aged in oak wine barrels for up to 14 months. Unfruited sour blond ale is barrel aged for over seven months before adding in more than 13,000 pounds of fresh apricots in tanks and barrels for an additional seven months of aging. The Apricot project has been pivotal in the evolution of Cascade Brewing’s identity as a producer of Northwest sour ales since 2007. 1,465 Cases Produced. Color: Golden straw with a white head Nose: Dried apricots, apricot skins, apricot preserves Mouthfeel: Light bodied with high effervescence Flavor: Fresh apricots and preserves, lightly kilned malts, hints of oak Suggested Retail Price: $17.99/ bottle

477. Cascade, Cranberry Ale 12/750ml Source: United States-Oregon NW Style Sour Ale ABV: 6.9% Aging: 14 months in Oak Barrels Special Ingredients: cranberries, orange peel and cinnamon This NW style sour ale is a blend of wheat ales that were aged in oak wine barrels with cranberries, orange peel and cinnamon for up to 14 months. Using cranberries grown along the Oregon coast, the 2015 blend offers brilliant cranberry fruit flavor with soft spice notes that offer refreshment throughout the entire year. Suggested Retail Price: $34.99/ bottle

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478. Cascade, Sang Noir Ale 12/750ml Source: United States-Oregon NW Style Sour Ale ABV 9.9% Aging: 24 months in Oak Barrels Special Ingredients: Bing Cherries Sang Noir is a blend of Imperial Spiced Red ales aged in Bourbon and wine barrels with Bing cherries for up to two years. Pouring a deep mahogany brown, this NW style sour ale features rich flavors of dark roast malts, Bourbon, black cherries, brown sugar and port wine. Suggested Retail Price: $39.99/ bottle

479. Cascade, Sang Royal Ale 12/750ml Source: United States-Oregon NW Style Sour Ale ABV: 9.4% Aging: 22 months in Oak Barrels Sang Royal is a blend of double red ales aged in oak barrels and foudres for up to 22 months with Pinot Noir grapes from Oregon’s famed Willamette Valley wine region. The most regal in our series of “Sang” projects, Sang Royal captures complex notes of summer berry fruit, plum, oak and spice, with a vibrant acidity and soft tannic structure. Suggested Retail Price: $24.99/ bottle

Darling Brew While on a trip across Africa in October of 2007, Kevin & Philippa Wood met Andre of Sneeuberg Brewery and were inspired by the concept of microbrewing. Upon leaving, they found themselves talking about something they knew very little of – beer. They began exploring the different beers of each country we visited. They noticed a variety of styles and packaging, as well as sizes. They returned home with ideas on how to turn their ideas into a reality, and eventually their investment took the form of a small turnkey brewery. Frustrated with the challenges of a manual system, they knew the facility would not work for their Darling Brew project. They were on the verge of throwing in the towel when they met Chris Barnard, a chief brewer, who agreed to contract brew for them. Chris’ knowledge and passion for brewing beer afforded Darling Brew the privilege of becoming part of the current craft beer movement. Darling Brew was officially founded in 2010. While sorting through various flora and fauna for their branding, they kept coming back to the tortoise. They learned of the geometric tortoise, which was not only endangered, but was also endemic to the Western Cape. It fit with their concept of slow - not only the name of their first beer, but their philosophy of highlighting their slow fermentation process. Darling Brewery has officially been declared as Africa’s first carbon neutral brewery. In order to ensure that the brewery is reducing its impact, Darling Brew teamed up with sustainability consultants Ecolution 207

Consulting who, in addition to guiding the brewery through the carbon offsetting process, are working with Darling Brew to reduce the water and energy consumption, as well as the brewery’s waste to landfill percentage. The brewery features a 30hl Kaspar Schulz Brewhouse with Schoko, 1900hl fermentation capacity in various sizes, from 30hl to 180hl, and 6000 bph Kosme Barifill bottle filler. Flash pasteurization of beers guarantees shelf-life.

480. Darling Brew, Bone Crusher Wit Beer 6/4/500ML Source: South Africa ABV: 5.2% / IBU’s: 11 Hops: French Aroma / Malts: Wheat malt, Barley, pale caramel Yeast: Bravarian Weissbier / Special Ingredients: coriander, orange peel Bone Crusher was one of the first Darling Brew beers, inspired by the Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta). A much misunderstood and maligned creature, oftentimes a victim of human-wildlife conflict and considered cruel and dirty by many, they actually have a remarkable grace and power and strong family bonds. Hazy to cloudy pale yellow with a firm head. Aromas of spicy coriander, banana and clove. Candy-floss/bubblegum. Light citrus: bitter orange/lemon. Minimal hop aroma. Flavors are somewhat yeasty body, with minimal residual sweetness. The finish is dry but smooth. Tartness from bitter orange peel. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / 4-pack

481. Darling Brew, Slow Beer Lager 6/4/500ML Source: South Africa ABV: 4.0% / IBU’s: 22 Hops: Noble German Hop / Malts: Pilsen and munich malt, pale caramel Yeast: Weihenstephan Lager Inspired by the Geometric Tortoise (Psammobates geometricus), endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa and extremely threatened especially by illegal trade, this is the original Darling Beer. The lesson learned from the tortoise is to "take it slow". Life does not need to be a mad rush to the finish line. Malty German lager with golden color. A blend of light malt and herbal/floral hop with mild citrus, initially light sulfur notes, evaporating quickly. Clean aroma profile with minimal to no fruity ester notes. Balanced maltiness, medium to well-attenuated, crisp with a mild bitterness. A fresh, lightly spicy, herbal, citrus hop profile and mild to medium bitterness. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / 4-pack

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481-A. Darling Brew, Black Mist Porter 6/4/500ML Source: South Africa ABV: 5.0% / IBU’s: 19 Hops: English Hop / Malts: Roasted Malts, Caramel Malts, Barley Ale malts Yeast: English Ale Strain / Special Ingredients: Orange Peel Inspired by Verreaux's Eagle, more commonly known as the Black Eagle, threatened by poisoning by livestock farmers. The dark, foreboding aspect of the beer reflects the dark intensity of this majestic bird. Near-black, with a slight haze and tan to off-white head. Ruby highlights may appear. dominant roasted malt, chocolate and coffee flavors, subtle nutty flavors and hints of vanilla. Distinct sweet orange zest aroma and aftertaste. Hop aroma is classically light, with some spicy ginger and earthy notes. Bitterness medium. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 / 4-pack

Escutcheon Brewing The creation of Escutcheon Brewing Co. started with the friendship between two guys who really like beer. John Hovermale and Art Major met when John was working to get a different brewery open in Winchester. That brewery didn’t work out, but their friendship did. Together, pint after pint, they talked often about how they would “do it the right way” if they were to start a brewery of their own.

John, a master brewer, began at the Siebel Institute in Illinois more than fifteen years ago and has worked for breweries in Vermont, Maryland and Mississippi. Art is an accomplished entrepreneur who has founded other successful businesses. And although he hasn’t had the same experience brewing, Art feels that he has taken so much beer out of the system that it was time to put some back in. The combination of their backgrounds and experiences, as well as their passion and drive to create good beer, were the perfect ingredients to build Escutcheon Brewing Co.

In the mid-1800s, an almost 30-year-old man named Samuel Plimsoll attempted to become a coal merchant in England. Although he failed and was reduced to destitution, he learned to sympathize with the struggles of the poor. When his good fortune returned, he focused a majority of his efforts into creating regulations for what were known at the time as "coffin ships". The corrupt owners of these overloaded and often heavily insured ships would risk the lives of the crew, knowing that they would benefit whether the ship sank or arrived at its destination.

After many years of fighting, Plimsoll, who was then a member of the British Parliament, championed a bill known as the Merchant Shipping Act. This new law forced ships to place a mark - a Plimsoll Mark - on the hull that indicates the safe limit to which a ship may be loaded, i.e., the maximum draft (or how deep the ship sits in the water), saving countless lives in return In honor of Samuel Plimsoll, Escutcheon Brewing Co.'s logo is a Plimsoll Line, forever reminding you, our drinkers, to "Mind Your Draft"!

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482. Escutcheon, Agonic Line Lager 4/6/12oz Source: United States-Virginia ABV: 5% / IBU's: 22 Hops: Hallertauer, Tettnanger / Malts: Pilsner, Vienna, Munich Yeast: Proprietary Agonic [ey-gon-ik] Line: A line on a chart that has no magnetic variation; i.e., on which true north is the same as magnetic north. Agonic Line is a true to style Vienna Lager. Malty aroma and sweetness are achieved with a combination of domestic and imported malts, with subtle bitterness from noble hop strikes in the kettle. A smooth and unwavering brew, this perfect combination of ingredients is sure to lead you in the right direction. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / 6-pack

483. Escutcheon, Fancy Clancy’s Pilsner 6/4/16oz Source: United States-Virginia ABV: 4.4% / IBU's: 38 Hops: Perle, Saaz, Tettnanger / Malts: Pilsner, Dextrin, Carmel 40 Yeast: In house Fancy Clancy has been serving the world’s greatest fans, O’s fans, for over 45 years. There’s no telling how many cold brews he’s served! Fancy Clancy Pilsner is an American style pilsner that will be a homerun, touchdown and all-around crowd pleaser! As the man himself says, “If you want it Fancy, you should drink pilsner by Clancy!” Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / 4-pack

484. Escutcheon, Growler Kolsch 4/6/12oz Source: United States-Virginia ABV: 4.5% / IBU’s: 22 Hops: Perle, Hullmelon / Malts: Pilsner, Carapils, White Wheat Yeast: Proprietary Growler: small icebergs that rises only about 3 feet out of the water, with an exceedingly larger portion of ice beneath the waterline. When trapped air escapes as the ice melts, it sometimes makes the sound of an animal growling. The Growler Kölsch is a twist on the classic Kölsch from Cologne, having a crisp malty flavor and subtle refreshing notes of German hops. But don't let its light color fool you - the flavor runs deep and is more complex than meets the eye. As a lagered ale, this beer maintains the flavor of an ale, but also has a clean refreshing lager finish. The best of both worlds! Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 / 6-pack

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485. Escutcheon, Slip Angle IPA 6/4/16oz Source: United States-Virginia ABV: 7% / IBU's: 57 Hops: Warrior, Mosaic, Simcoe, Citra, Whole Mellon / Malts: 2-Row, Barley, Unmalted Wheat Yeast: Proprietary When grain is transported in bulk onboard a ship, and important consideration is the "Slip Angle" of the grain. The Slip Angle of grain is around 20°, which means that if the ship rolls more than 20° the grain will shift which will cause the ship to develop a large list to one side. Any additional rolling will cause the grain to shift even further which could cause the vessel to capsize. Our Slip Angle IPA is a New England Style IPA which definitely "lists" heavily to the hoppy side. Purposefully hazy and juicy, this beer is definitely unbalanced and we hope you enjoy the dry hopped flavor. Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.99 USD / 4-pack

Jackie O’s Brewery Jackie O’s, located in Athens, Ohio, was founded by Art Oestrike (owner) and Brad Clark (head brewer). Founded in 2005, the brewery was named Jackie O’s to pay homage to the Irish-inspired brewpub - O’Hooley’s Irish Pub - that occupied the building beforehand, and also to honor Art’s mother, Jackie Oestrike, hence Jackie O. In 2013, Art purchased another building in Athens that would become his new primary production facility. The new production facility expanded their annual capacity from 800 to 3,200 barrels. When building his new production facility, Art added a room specifically for sour beers, which they began brewing in 2017. While they produce several year-round beers such as Razz Wheat and Mystic Mama, they have been nationally recognized for brewing some of the best barrel aged stouts in the country. Jackie O’s has won several awards and has been recognized in multiple publications for their excellent beer, such as “Top 50 IPA’s in the country” by Draft magazine which listed their Mystic Mama, IPA. They were also one of two breweries from Ohio included on the Ratebeer.com list of best breweries in the world in 2018. With several awards and high ratings, Jackie O’s is sure to be a crowd favorite.

486. Jackie O’s, Chomolungma, Honey Nut Brown Ale 4/6/12oz Source: United States-Ohio ABV: 6.5% Hops: Willamette, Northern Brewer Malts: 2-Row, White Wheat, Aromatic, Chocolate, Crystal 60, Special Roast This brown ale was brewed to commemorate the 2007 Lungevity Everest Expedition. The people of Tibet call Mt. Everest “Chomolungma,” and this exceptional ale carries the spirit of the climb. Seven malts, three hops, and 100 pounds of local wild flower honey give this ale an exceptional character. Baked muffins, dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, rich honey and earthy subtle hops caress the palate. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / 6-pack

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487. Jackie O’s, Mystic Mama, IPA 4/6/12oz (poured on tap) Source: United States-Ohio ABV: 7% / IBU’s: 80 Hops: Columbus, Simcoe, Centennial, Citra, Falconers Flight Malts: 2-Row, Carapils, White Wheat This West-Coast inspired IPA offers lots of flavor and aroma without overpowering the senses. A complex blend of 5 hop varieties lend to a firm bitterness and notes of grapefruit, tangerines, and pine. A big, dry hop addition of Citra and Simcoe gives Mystic Mama a nose to stand up to the flavor. Available on tap today *Also available in 4/6/12oz cans – Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / 6-pack

488. Jackie O’s, Razz Wheat, Raspberry Wheat Ale 4/6/12oz Source: United States-Ohio ABV: 5.5% Hops: Czech Sazz / Malts: 2-Row, White Wheat, Crystal 10 A classic local favorite originating from the brewpub in Athens, Ohio. 40% white wheat and 60% two-row malt create a subtle wheat ale. Natural raspberry puree (from Oregon) is added during fermentation giving this beer a unique and playful personality. The rosy haze and thick head embody a continuum of sour-sweetness held together by a wheat back bone. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / 6-pack

489. Jackie O’s, Who Cooks For You, IPA 4/6/12oz (poured on tap) Source: United States-Ohio ABV: 5.5% Style: NEIPA Who Cooks for You was brewed with over 4 pounds per barrel of both Cryo hop powder and hop pellets. The result is a light, fruity hop-forward offering with a satisfying bitterness and a smooth finish that will please both hopheads and haters alike. Double dry-hopped hazy pale ale. Available on tap today Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / 6-pack

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Kaiserdom Kaiserdom Specialitäten Brauerei Bramber has passionately brewed authentic Bramberg beer for over 300 hundred years. A family owned company since 1718, of the 10 breweries in Bramberg, Kaiserdom is the largest. Kaiserdom brewmaster use only the best raw materials from the region and believe that hops are the “the soul of the beer”. Kaiserdom brewers take the the time that is needed for traditional brewing craft skills as well as meticulous selection of raw materials. Kaiserdom beers have continually achieved best results from the exceptionally demanding tests from the German Agricultural Board (DLG). As authentic Bambergians brewing Bamberg beer, Kaiserdom takes pride in sharing their beers as a special piece of their hometown with the rest of the world. “Brewed in Bamberg, drunk in the world.”

490. Kaiserdom, Dunkle 1 Liter Source: Bamberg, Germany ABV: 4.7% Malt: Munich Rich, deep black to mocha-color appearance with bright red reflections topped by creamy foam. The smell of roasted malt is reminiscent of dark bread and fresh coffee. The velvety soft malt taste flows on the palate, coated with a harmonious sweetness, elegant and very clean. The well-proportioned body has a warming effect and a fine bitterness and a calm, dry finish. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / 1-liter can

491. Kaiserdom, Hefeweizen 1 Liter Source: Bamberg, Germany ABV: 4.7% A top fermented fruity beer specialty with exquisite yeast – typically Bavarian. Golden yellow with a shimmer of orange and slightly cloudy. Pronounced fruitiness with a hint of banana aroma. Refreshing crispiness on the palate with a delicate fruitiness. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / 1-liter can

492. Kaiserdom, Kellerbier 1 Liter Source: Bamberg, Germany ABV: 4.8% A bright orange color shimmers in the glass, above it lies a fluffy, white foam with a thick consistency. This naturally cloudy beer has a subtle scent of malt and freshly toasted white bread. A yeasty, soft mouthfeel plays with an elegant sweetness that is in balance with a discreet bitterness of hops. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / 1-liter can

493. Kaiserdom, Pilsner 1 Liter Source: Bamberg, Germany ABV: 4.7% Golden straw color. A fine aroma hop fragrance with a hint of summer barley. A fine bitter taste of at least 30 IBU’s. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / 1-liter can 213

Winchester Brew Works Winchester Brew Works, located in Kysela’s back yard of Winchester, Virginia, opened in May 2016. The team of owners consists of 2 couples, brought together by a mutual love of engineering and beer, which naturally translated into homebrewing. While homebrewing and enjoying the thriving brewery scene in Virginia, they decided to open their own 3-barrel nano-brewery in Old Town Winchester. After a successful Kickstarter campaign in the Fall of 2015, they were able to fund their tasting room build-out. They are currently the only majority female-owned and -brewed establishment in the state of Virginia, for which they are very excited, but they note that women brewing in Virginia is nothing new: even before Thomas Jefferson made any beer at Monticello, his wife Martha was brewing small batches of beer every two weeks. Brewer Bonnie Landy is a chemical engineer who worked with fermentation at a HUGE pharmaceutical company for over 5 years before deciding she would rather be her own boss. She likes science and spreadsheets and stuff - its not unusual for her to whip out her thermodynamics textbook for reference – and she works on developing recipes with the rest of the team. Taproom manager Holly Redding has extensive experience in customer service, marketing, and “she smiles a lot - she is without a doubt the friendliest one of the bunch.” Although originally from North Carolina, she has come to call the Shenandoah Valley home.

494. Winchester Brew Works, Key Lime Shandy (poured on tap) Source: Winchester, Virginia IBU’s: 15 Hops: Tettnang Malts: 2-row, Pilsen, Flaked Corn Yeast: American Ale Yeast Special Ingredients: dried ancho chiles Using a smooth, easy-drinking cream ale as a base, loads of house-made limeade and lemonade are added to create this well-loved Shandy. All the warm weather refreshment you need. Balanced tart and sweet, citrus. Available in draft only

495. Winchester Brew Works, Bear Tracks Peanut Butter Porter (poured on tap) Source: Winchester, Virginia ABV: 7% Hops: Summit Our dry, roasty porter with a hefty dose of peanut butter! This dark beer bursts with an earthy, chocolatey backbone, but the finish is nutty and dry. Made with plenty of roasted and caramel malts, as well as natural peanut butter flavor, we worked hard to bring you a peanut butter porter that doesn't disappoint Available in draft only

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SAKE

Eikun Eikun, also known as Saito Shuzo Co. LTD., was founded in 1895 and is located in the Fushimi region of Kyoto Japan. They are on their 12th generation, formerly being in the Kimono business. Eikun means Hero-prize in Japanese.

In 1905, during the Taisho period in Japanese history, the "EIKUN" sake was adopted as the company's corporate brand name. It is acknowledged today as the finest sake produced in the Fushimi district of Japan, famously known to sake lovers for its premium brewed sake.

Thanks to the quality of its water source, the Fushimi region is home to 30-40 other sake breweries, or sake ‘kuras’. The soft water plays an instrumental part in creating smooth and balanced sake. The water source is called "Fusui", rated as one of the top 100 sources of water in Japan. It is located just south of Kyoto.

Unique to the region of Kyoto is Iwai rice, which is only used by Kyoto sake producers. Eikun purchases 40% of all Iwai rice produced. The Kura also uses Yamada Nishiki rice.

In addition to Fushimi/Kyoto, the other major sakes production areas are: • Kobe – Nada-Gōgo (hyogo) - largest area of sake production • Niigata – largest number of Kura (over 90) • Akita – northern sake region called Tohoku

Eikun Sake is also well received at traditional high-end Japanese restaurants throughout Japan. Kyoto is home to a particular cuisine called “Kaiseki”: a sequence of small and artistically arranged dishes, both beautiful in presentation and flavor. Kaiseki is all about "Dashi” (broth)" and its "Umami". The sake flavor is slightly gentle and a soft match with local Kyoto cuisine.

Since the 1890's, there has been an annual competition called "Shinshu Kanpyou-Kai" - National New Sake Competition (now called National Competition) – where sake quality is judged. Eikun has received the gold medal for their sake an unprecedented 14 years in a row. Only 20-25% of all Kura receive gold medals each year. In addition, no Kura or brewery has received the award 14 times consecutively. The National Competition is attended by 90% of all 1,300 Kura in Japan and is for Daiginjo grade (competition sake) products only.

496. Eikun, Junmai Ginjo, Big Hawk 12/720ml, 30/300ml Sake type: Junmai-shu The Big Hawk is made from 100% "IWAI SAKE RICE" which is only grown in Kyoto prefecture of Japan. In 1933, Iwai rice was created at the agricultural experiment station in Kyoto, and it was specifically designed for brewing quality sake. The aftermath of WWII saw a serious food crisis and sake rice was driven from the fields through national necessity. In 1988, the sake industry and agriculture industry teamed up to bring back the Iwai rice again. At that time, they only had a small amount of seeds, so it took about two years to harvest just enough volume to brew sake as a test run. Over the years, the Kyoto local sake brewers, including Eikun, have been improving their brewing skills to make high quality sake with Iwai rice. 215

The Big Hawk is painted on the sliding door of the fourth room of the Ohiroma in the Ninomaru Palace, Nijo Castle in Kyoto Japan. (The castle was built in 1603 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994.) Inside the castle, all of the rooms had to be decorated by the best artists of the time. This Big Hawk painting shows the absolute power of the Tokugawa shogunate. 15% ABV / 60% Milling / +3 sake meter value / 1.3 acidity

"Clear (and bright). . .aromas of coconut milk, melon, pear and rice pudding. . .supple, dry & fruity, medium body, hints of vanilla, apple, and pepper. . ." - Beverage Testing Institute, 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle (720ml) $14.99 / bottle (300ml)

497. Eikun, Junmai-shu, Water Lords 12/720ml, 30/300ml Sake type: Junmai-shu Water Lords is made from Gohyakumankoku rice. This rice is most commonly found growing along the northwestern coast of Japan, although the region of Niigata is often credited with putting this rice strain on the map. It yields a classic style of sake; clean, light, and refreshing. 15% ABV / 60% Milling / +3 sake meter value / 1.2 acidity

"Aromas of macadamia oatmeal cookie, spicy zucchini bread, and vanilla cream with a satiny fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a layered, banana custard, jicama, salted whole nut, apple, and radish nuanced finish. A Wonderfully vibrant and flavorful sake." - Beverage Testing Institute, 94 pts (EXCEPTIONAL) Suggested Retail Price: $36.99 / bottle (720ml) $15.99 / bottle (300ml)

Gassan Gassan, also known as Yoshida Sake Brewing Co., Ltd., was founded in 1743. The family of present owner Tomonori Yoshida-san took over the property in 1826; Yoshida-san represents the 5th generation. The kura (sake brewery) It is located in the small village of Yasugi, in the southernmost Japanese Prefecture of Shimane.

Over 200 years ago around Yasugi, the Amago-clan was reigning over the Sanin district. There, the clan established a castle where the feudal lord of Amago resided in the Age of Civil Wars. Gassan took its premium sake brand name from the mountain in this area. Their time-honored tradition of sake brewing was established by special permission from the feudal lord of the House of Hirose. They have proudly maintained this tradition, 216

handing down brewing secrets from generation to generation for over 180 years. Their sake has received the gold award over ten times at the "Zenkoku Shinsyu Kanpyou Kai" (National New-Brewed Sake Contest).

Tomonori Yoshida-san is certified as a Sake Expert Assessor and can be called a "top taster," just like a Master Sommelier in the wine world. The certification exam is extremely difficult, and as a result, only 50 people have achieved certification; Yoshida-san is number 2 out of these 50.

Production is small at 700 Koku, or 14,000 9-liter cases in wine terms. Seven sake types are produced here by the ageless Master Toji, Tanaka-san, who is 88 years young. Tanaka-san is certified as "modern master craftsman" by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Highly-skilled people (a wide variety of things such as an entertainment, food, metalwork, machine appliance assembling, repair, the sewing of clothes, carpenter) can be certified as "modern master craftsman" because the Japanese government wants Masters to pass the technique to the younger generation. Tanaka-san is passing his skills down to younger toji, Adachi-san. The uniqueness of Gassan is the mixture of classic and modern Toji skills that effect the flavor in the end.

At artisanal breweries like Gassan, water source is very important, and Gassan’s the water is sourced from mountain springs around Yasugi. The water has a low iron content, and is the same water used by the Lord of the House of Hirose in their tea ceremonies at the end of the Edo period (late 1800s). It is recognized as one of the 100 best waters in Japan. Furthermore, as the water varies according to climate conditions, they specially blend in other water sources to precisely control water hardness, thereby maintaining their exact brewing requirements.

Another key component for Gassan is their top-quality rice. They do not hesitate to spend money on the highest quality rice. The rice types – or sake mai - used are: Yamada, Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku, Sakanishiki, Kairyoomachi, and Kannumai.

Gassan’s constant pursuit of perfection has resulted in a world-class sake product.

498. Gassan, Junmai Ginjo, Mountain Moon 12/720ml, 30/300ml Sake type: Ginjo-shu Simaneken Gohyakumankoku rice. A big-boned, western style sake. 15.5% ABV / 60% Milling / +1 sake meter value / 1.6 acidity

"Woodsy honeycomb, nutshell, and mushroom patch aromas with a satiny, fruity- yet-dry, medium-to-full body and a delicate, savory mushroom stock, chestnut, and golden beet driven finish. A fine choice for tempura." - Beverage Testing Institute, 91 pts Suggested Retail Price: $38.99 / bottle (720ml) $18.99 / bottle (300ml)

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Horan Shuzo Horan Shuzo was founded in 1881 by Mr. Wakimura. It is located in the town of Takakuotsu (10 miles north of Otawarachi and 5 miles north of Nasushiobara) in the Tochigi Prefecture. Their sake is marketed in Japan under the name ‘Fenran’, based on ‘Feng Lan’, a fictitious bird god.

499. Horan, Shuzu Nigori, Morning Frost 12/720ml, 30/300ml Sake type: Junmai-shu Gohyakumangoku rice. Before serving the Nirogi sake, the bottle must be shaken properly to blend the sediments with the sake, to obtain the full range of flavor and its signature milky color. The "Morning Frost" Nigori Sake is best served slightly chilled. The white color comes from its main ingredient, rice. Normal clear sake is usually filtered to remove grain solids left behind after the fermentation process, however, Nigori sake remains unfiltered, resulting in a cloudier drink with a rich, creamy, outstanding flavor and smooth texture. The creaminess is completely natural and is fruitier than clear style sakes. The nose exudes tropical aromas of coconut and pineapple along with vanilla. 15.3% ABV / 65% Milling / -4 sake meter value / 1.4 acidity

"Creamy bone white color. Mild aromas of coconut cream and apple bread with a supple and chunky, fruity medium-to-full body and a honeyed pineapple, radish, and banana custard accented finish. A nicely balanced dessert sake." - Beverage Testing Institute, 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $30.99 / bottle (720ml) $14.99 / bottle (300ml)

Sekai Itto This Kura is located in the Wakayama prefecture. This area is well known for growing quality Plum and Yuzu citrus fruit. The kuramoto (brewery owner) of Sekai Itto is Minakata. Minakata’s family started brewing sake in 1884 (136 years ago). The founder's son, Kumagusu Minakata, born in 1867, studied slime mold in the U.S. and England, and then became a famous biologist and naturalist. Koji-mold is the essential ingredient in the sake making process that is a mold. Due to Kumagusu’s studies, Minakata’s family had an advantage of understanding mold. Using this great knowledge of koji-mold and modern technique, today Sekai Itto continues making high quality sake and unique flavored sake.

500. NEW! Yuzu Sake 720ml (June 2020) Sake type: Junmai-shu Amazingly refreshing, fruity, citrus fruits of lemon and tangerine. Slightly tart, but the citrus is the key component of this amazingly flavored sake. Yuzu is a citrus fruit; yellow, round and slightly smaller than a grapefruit. it is commonly used for cooking and adding flavor to beverages in Japan. It has sharp citrus taste with lots of long-lasting acidity. Sake and Yuzu are a great combination; it entertains non-sake drinkers due to the extreme fruitiness. 8% ABV. Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle (720ml)

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Oregon

MAYSARA Maysara winery is nestled in the foothills of the McMinnville AVA, in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The Momtazi family is dedicated to biodynamic farming practices. What makes Maysara unique is that there is over 600 feet elevation gain in the vineyards. From the property's lowest point at 120 feet to around 600 feet, the soil is clay and loam based (similar to most of the valley). From 600-780 feet, there is Jory soil (a red earth loaded with iron and mineral deposits). Quite a bit of the McMinnville AVA has this topsoil. What makes this part of Maysara's vineyard special is that there's 10 feet of this earth before the base of loam and calcareous sub-soil.

Maysara wines reflect this commitment to terroir, showing a purity of fruit and earth, that are true to the soils from which they come. They believe that 90% of winemaking takes place in the vineyard. Because of this, they have held themselves to a strict form of land use acting as stewards of the land in order to nurture and reap the rewards naturally. Their alternative approach to chemical use is growing a variety of medicinal and dynamic flowers and herbs that they make into compost teas. By steeping into teas, they’re able to harness the beneficial properties of each flower and herb and embody a “from nature to nature” philosophy. As such, their multiple compost piles and Biodynamic preparations are extremely important for their vineyards because the resulting humus is worked into their vineyard in order to achieve long-term soil and vine health.

501. 2018 Maysara, Arsheen Pinot Gris 12/750ml Source: United States - Oregon - Willamette Valley 100% Pinot Gris. Fermented 90% in stainless steel; 10% in Nomblot concrete egg. Arsheen was an Archeamenian Princess during the 500 B.C. Era. She taught Astronomy and was granted the role of winemaker in the palace due to her impeccable palate and knowledge. A bright expression of fruit right up front, greeting your palate with notes of cut grass on a warm day. The wine is anchored by crisp acidity, but not so much as to overpower a fleeting tease of sweetness that leaves you smiling. Arsheen has a smart, refreshing character. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle

502. 2018 Maysara, Autees Pinot Blanc 12/750ml Source: United States - Oregon - Willamette Valley 100% Pinot Blanc. 100% fermented in stainless steel. Autees is the ancient Persian Goddess that protects all plants, animals and trees on Earth. She is the protector of life and all things that grow. A slightly richer style of the Pinot Blanc grape, tending towards ripe fruit notes of apricot and even lychee. The floral scents in the nose are honeysuckle alight on a cool breeze. The upright acidity beckons you back again, with ample minerality on the dry, clean finish. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / bottle 219

503. 2017 Maysara, 3 Degrees Pinot Noir Source: United States - Oregon - Willamette Valley 100% Pinot Noir. Aged 11 months in neutral French oak barrels 3° (Three Degrees) Pinot Noir is handcrafted by the Momtazi sisters whose differing personalities; combined with elegance, finesse and balance, reflect the dynamic characteristics of the Momtazi Vineyard. The sisters, Tahmiene, Naseem and Hanna, set out to make a pinot that tastes great and has the highest quality fruit all while being affordable for everyone. Intriguing notes of fresh earth, oak leaves and pepper are woven together in the initial impression. Lifted, verdant tannins give this wine a firm structure for the vintage to showcase its characteristic starry-eyed smile. Suggested Retail Price: $22.99 / bottle

504. 2014 Maysara, Jamsheed Pinot Noir 12/750ml Source: United States - Oregon - Willamette Valley 100% Pinot Noir. 11 months in 10% new French oak barrels. According to ancient Persian legend, King Jamsheed was able to observe his entire realm by peering into his full wine goblet.

"Sleek, elegant and complex, with violet and cherry aromas that lead to spry raspberry, black tea and spice flavors. Drink now through 2020. 5,000 cases made. –TF" - Wine Spectator (February 2018), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $34.99 / bottle

505. 2012 Maysara, Asha Pinot Noir 12/750ml Source: United States - Oregon - Willamette Valley 100% Pinot Noir. Aged 22 months in 40% new French oak barrels. Asha is an ancient Persian Word describing one who has a clean conscience for good thoughts, words, and deeds with a pure demeanor and performance.

"Aromas of walnuts, green-tea and strawberry character. Full body, lots of fresh and bright fruit, chewy yet velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Lovely now but even better with a year or two's ageing to soften." - James Suckling (November 2016), 93 pts Suggested Retail Price: $52.99 / bottle

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