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 | Roquegrave is located in Valeyrac, fully an hour and a half north of Bordeaux… More (+) Roquegrave is located in Valeyrac, fully an hour and a half north of Bordeaux, near the top of the Médoc peninsula and along the banks of the Gironde estuary. They produce humble, unfussy, extremely well-priced red Bordeaux, more at home in a Parisian bistro than a Michelin restaurant.The 2020 Chateau Haut Valeyrac is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot, grown on the classic gravelly soils of Bordeaux’s Left Bank. It’s lightweight and pretty, an easygoing wine at its peak. The nose shows red fruits and dried roses, with a pleasant earthiness and low tannin in the mouth. The mouth is lively and clean with an almost Pinot like character. This is Bordeaux that wishes it were Burgundy – friendly, affordable, delicious, and perfect for a weeknight red. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Salomon Undhof is a centuries-old winery in Krems, Austria overlooking the Danube River. Today… More (+) Salomon Undhof is a centuries-old winery in Krems, Austria overlooking the Danube River. Today 7th and 8th generation winemakers Bert and Bert Salomon run the estate, and they’re among the best respected sources in the region. They’ve become favorites of many readers (as well as our own family) and we’re delighted to bring them back by popular demand.First the domaine’s Hochterassen 2024 Grüner Veltliner. This comes from vines high up on the slopes, above the family’s historic plots – the vines are younger and wine they produce is less serious but no less enjoyable. This is fresh, clean, lightweight wine with a lovely profile – white flowers, stones and lime. The mouth is short, very dry, and light (12% alcohol) – “wine that wants to be water,” comes to mind. Pour this all summer. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | After a near electrocution more than a decade ago, winemaker Denis Basset decided to… More (+) After a near electrocution more than a decade ago, winemaker Denis Basset decided to pursue his personal passion and began making wine from the family’s long-established vineyards.
The 2020 Crozes-Hermitage “Fleur Enchantée” is all of 13% alcohol – refreshingly fresh despite its abundant dark fruit. The nose shows clove and blackberry, with black pepper and hints of earth – the oak is barely perceptible. The mouth is young and juicy with dark tannins and plenty of zip. The blackberry/plum fruit joins a fresh minerality and long dusty finish.
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 | Christophe Bonnefond’s Syrah is one of the only wines in our portfolio with a… More (+) Christophe Bonnefond’s Syrah is one of the only wines in our portfolio with a “Vin de Pays” appellation, the broadest category in France. It’s always carried Bonnefond’s signature elegance and tension, most famously found in their terrific and well known Côte Rôties, but with less complexity and aging potential. It’s exactly the type of wine you’d expect to shine in a vintage like 2022…
…and you’d be right. The 2022 Syrah is downright delicious – bursting with cool blueberry and raspberry fruit, the tannins are juicy and delicious. At only 13.5% alcohol it’s not a bit flat or heavy – a gorgeous vibrant texture underlies the dark fruit and savory spice, making it as hard to put down as a bag of potato chips. Serve with takeout pizza on a weeknight.
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| Winemaker Denis Basset of the Domaine Saint Clair in Crozes Hermitage walks the line… More (+) Winemaker Denis Basset of the Domaine Saint Clair in Crozes Hermitage walks the line between tradition and modernity with skill and grace. His punchy, delicious wines are always beautifully crafted, minimally oaked, and bursting with dark fruit, terrific freshness, and friendly prietags.
The 2021 Crozes-Hermitage “Fleur Enchantée” is all of 13% alcohol – laser focused, perfectly balanced Syrah. The nose shows clove and blackberry, with black pepper and hints of earth – the oak is barely perceptible. The mouth is young and juicy with dark tannins and plenty of zip. The blackberry/plum fruit joins a fresh minerality and long dusty finish. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Located in Vouvray in the central Loire Valley, Fontainerie is a small 6-hectare estate… More (+) Located in Vouvray in the central Loire Valley, Fontainerie is a small 6-hectare estate producing delicious wines of pure Chenin Blanc. The winemaker is Catherine Dhoye-Deruet – she’s run the place since the 90s, and it’s been in her family since the early 1700s.
This cuvée is just what we want from Vouvray – pure, classic, refreshing Chenin blanc, raised in steel (no oak) and fermented fully dry. The nose is floral and fresh, with notes of apple blossom, ripe pear, saffron and chalk. The mouth is clean and crisp, with smooth fruit and a clean finish. Simple, delightful summertime Chenin blanc. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | The development of botrytis is encouraged by the mists that waft up from the Garonne River… More (+) The development of botrytis is encouraged by the mists that waft up from the Garonne River (one of two that flow into the Gironde estuary) as the harvest nears. Our producer of this remarkable wine, the Chateau Voigny, lies just a few yards up the bank from the Garonne, and so reliably produces classic Sauternes in almost every year. Sauternes is one of the world’s iconic wines, a favorite of kings and presidents throughout history; but Voigny’s terrific pricing, we hasten to say, brings this fabled dessert wine within everyone’s reach. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | We stumbled upon this source last spring during our visit to the area, far… More (+) We stumbled upon this source last spring during our visit to the area, far off the beaten path at the northern end of the Haut-Médoc. Their humble Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend is simply delicious, and has earned Cru Bourgeois status. We tasted several vintages, but the intense, jam-packed 2020 caught our eye.
It’s rich and smooth with deep violet, wild cherries, and plums; there’s gentle tannin to keep it in line, well integrated oak, and a clean savory finish. A delicious workhorse Bordeaux that’s unimpressed with itself. Less (-) Free US Shipping |
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