Thursday VinopolPick – 2010 Brunellos and Super Sales

March 5th, 2015

 

New 2010 Brunello Arriving Mid-March

“2010 is the top Brunello di Montalcino vintage of the new millennium because it shows the best traits of my other two favorite vintages, 2006 and 2007, in tandem. It beautifully combines the freshness, structure, linearity and aging potential of 2006 with the intensity, opulence, balsam distinctiveness and tannic richness of 2007. In 2010 you get it all.” -Wine Advocate’s vintage report

Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 750ML ($49.95) $34.50 pre-arrival special
Case-12 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 750ML ($479.95) $359 pre-arrival special (that’s only $29.92/bottle!)
James Suckling 95 points “So much dried-lemon and orange-peel character here. Wet leaf, wet earth, stone and lightly smoked meat. Full body, integrated tannins and a savory, tangy finish. Fleshy and yummy. Fabulous deal. Drink or hold on release.” JS
Antonio Galloni 93 points “Bright red cherries, plums, smoke, tobacco, flowers, cedar and spices are all beautifully delineated in the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino. Vibrant and lifted throughout, the 2010 captures the freshness of the vintage in spades. Already soft and accessible, the 2010 can be enjoyed now or cellared for a decade or so.” AG
Wine Advocate 92 points “Caparzo’s 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a lush and voluptuous wine with soft cherry aromas at the front of spice, dark chocolate and toasted almond. The wine is more approachable in style with a drinking window that can offer pleasure to those too impatient to wait. The tannins are also more evolved and integrated for a more gentle approach. The finish is marked by an evident touch of vanilla from the oak.” WA

Continuing reading for other great 2010 Brunello offers arriving soon!
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Spring Super Sale – Continued
CALIFORNIA
Continuum Proprietary Red, Oakville 2011 375ML ($119.95) Was $89, Now $79, 12 half-bottles available
Antonio Galloni 95+ points “The 2011 Continuum is a dark, brooding beauty. The heavy presence of Petit Verdot, 11% in this vintage, is clearly felt in the wine’s somber, intense personality. The 2011 is going to require significant patience. It boasts superb density and pedigree, but it was also bottled just a few months ago, and is a bit unsettled at this stage. The 2011 was made from virtually all estate fruit, with a splash of Petit Verdot from Mount Veeder.” AG

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Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Reserve, Napa Valley 2010 1.5L ($399.95) Was $149, Now $119, 12+ magnums available
Vinopolnotes- Jack Nicklaus Wines, a line of handcrafted, limited-production wines from California’s famed Napa Valley is a partnership between Terlato Wines and golf legend Jack Nicklaus and his family. The Golden Bear Reserve Commemorative Series was inspired by the 50th anniversary of Jack’s first major championship. Each year for the next 18 years, Nicklaus wines will release a single limited-edition 1.5-liter bottle Napa Valley red blend to celebrate each one of Nicklaus’ major championships. Produced by Terlato Wine Group, each release will be limited to 1,000 bottles and each bottle will be packaged in an individual wooden display box and accompanied by a letter from Jack that includes his reflections on that major victory.

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FRANCE-CHAMPAGNE
De Sousa & Fils Cuvee des Caudalies Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut 2006 750ML ($219.95) $119 special, 8 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 92 points “…Shows surprising vivacity for its power, offering intense orchard and citrus fruit flavors and a touch of iodine. Closes on a leesy note, with excellent thrust, a savory character and a touch of honeysuckle.”

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Nicolas Maillart Premier Cru Brut 2007 750ML ($69.95) Was $59, Now $49, 23 bottles available
Wine Spectator 91 points “Toasted almond and pastry dough notes lead the way in this creamy Champagne, with aromatic accents of spun honey, lemon preserves, beeswax, toasted cumin and clove spice emerging along with well-knit acidity on the finish. Drink now through 2024.” WS

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FRANCE-BORDEAUX
Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien 2009 750ML ($499.95) Was $399, Now $279, 13 bottles available
Robert Parker 100 points “The 2009 Ducru Beaucaillou will eclipse the brilliant wines produced in 2005, 2003 and 2000. It will be interesting to see how the 2009 fares against the 2010 after twenty years of aging, but my money is on the 2009. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot that achieved 13.5% natural alcohol, this inky purple, unctuous wine possesses classic aromas of graphite, creme de cassis, blueberries, violets, licorice and Christmas fruitcake. Full-bodied and intense with Ducru’s inimitable elegance and purity, it should firm up in the bottle after 7-10 years of cellaring and last for 40-50 years. Magnificent!” RP

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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien 2010 750ML ($399.95) Was $319, Now $225, 10 bottles available
Robert Parker 98+ points “With loads of minerality, a terrific opaque purple color, and slightly more structure and tannin than either Poyferre or St.-Pierre (and that’s saying something), this is a blockbuster, fabulous Ducru Beaucaillou that should be at its best a good decade from now and last 40-50 years. The proprietor is not alone in thinking this is the finest Ducru Beaucaillou since the 1961. The classic wet rock, creme de cassis, subtle oak and gravelly stoniness of the vineyard come through in this spectacular, full-bodied, gorgeously pure and intense effort. This is wine for the ages that should be forgotten for at least a decade.” RP

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Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 2010 750ML ($349.95) Was $299, Now $199, 23 bottles available
Robert Parker 100 points “An astounding, compelling wine with the classic Pauillac nose more often associated with its cross-street neighbor, Mouton-Rothschild, creme de cassis, there are also some violets and other assorted floral notes. The wine has off-the-charts massiveness and intensity but never comes across as heavy, overbearing or astringent. The freshness, laser-like precision, and full-bodied, massive richness and extract are simply remarkable to behold and experience. It is very easy, to become jaded tasting such great wines from a great vintage, but it is really a privilege to taste something as amazing as this…Talk about an estate that is on top of its game!…Kudos to Pontet-Canet!”RP

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FRANCE-BURGUNDY
William Fevre Bougros Cote Bouguerots, Chablis Grand Cru 2009 750ML ($89.95) Was $79, Now $59, 27 bottles available
Burghound 95 points “This is a big step up in refinement, particularly aromatically with an abundance of oyster shell and tidal pool nuances that add breadth to the white flower, citrus and Chablis-style green fruit. The rich, powerful and mouth coating flavors possess real drive but also beautiful detail on the intensely mineral-driven finish that possesses outstanding length. This is really quite dry, at least within the context of the 2009 vintage. In a word, terrific.” BH

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Fevre Vaudesir, Chablis Grand Cru 2009 750ML ($89.95) Was $79, Now $69, 21 bottles available
Burghound 94 points “A mildly exotic and atypically reticent nose that is ripe yet airy showcases aromas of orange peel, peach and hints of roasted nut and iodine, before leading to rich, even opulent medium plus weight flavors that are delicious, round and strikingly persistent on the mouth coating and moderately austere finish. This has really come together since I last saw it and like the Bougros, this is quite a bit more refined than I’m used to seeing. An excellent example.” BH

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Domaine d’Ardhuy Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits 2010 750ML ($149.95) $119 special, 21 bottles available
Burghound 92 points “This is also quite somber and restrained with an intensely earthy character to the otherwise pretty red currant and wild berry aromas. There is equally good intensity to the supple medium weight plus flavors that display good power and fine concentration on the balanced, long and moderately austere finish. This is very much a typical Clos de Vougeot that will need time to flesh out.” BH

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Domaine d’Ardhuy Corton Pougets Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune 2010 750ML ($99.95) $79 special, 17 bottles available
Burghound 91 points “An openly earthy nose also offers up notes of dark berries, plum, stone and dried floral nuances. There is a velvety and utterly delicious quality to the solidly concentrated and mouth coating flavors that also reflect an underlying minerality on the long finish that displays fine balance. This isn’t quite as complete as the other examples of Corton in the range but it’s the finest among them.”

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Domaine d’Ardhuy Aux Clous, Savigny-Les-Beaune Premier Cru 2010 750ML ($49.95) Was $39, Now $29, 11 bottles available
Burghound 88 points “There is a touch of crushed leaf character to the otherwise ripe, earthy and pretty mélange of dark berry fruit aromas. There is lovely complexity to the punchy and mildly rustic medium weight flavors that possess very firm tannins on the lingering finish. This is clearly built to age and will need the better part of a decade to arrive at its peak.” BH

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Domaine Pierre Damoy Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits 2008 750ML ($199.95) $99 special, 5 bottles available
Wine Advocate 93+ points “The 2008 Chapelle-Chambertin is a huge wine endowed with striking purity in its rich, dark fruit. Despite its sheer richness, the Chapelle also shows great tension in structural elements. In short, it’s all there in this magnificent, compelling Burgundy. Today the oak is a bit dominant and the fruit needs to settle down, but this is shaping up to be a magnificent wine. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038.” WA

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Domaine Digioia-Royer Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Charmois, Cote de Nuits 2011 750ML ($59.95) $49 special, 6 bottles available
Domaine Digioia-Royer Chambolle-Musigny, Cote de Nuits 2011 750ML ($69.95) $59 special, 26 bottles available
Vinopolnote: Vineyard planted in 1965; average production of 500 cases/year
Domaine Digioia-Royer Les Groseilles, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2011 750ML ($149.95) Was $119, Now $99, 5 bottles available
Vinopolnote: Vineyard planted in 1935; average production of 40 cases/year
Domaine Digioia-Royer Les Gruenchers, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2011 750ML ($149.95) Was $119, Now $99, 4 bottles available
Vinopolnote: Vineyard planted in 1986; average production of 25 cases/year

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Domaine Faiveley La Combe d’Orveau, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2011 750ML ($139.95) $119 special, 8 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 91-94 points “(25% vendange entier; the lieu-dit is Petit Musigny): Medium red. Raspberry, pungent smoky minerality and truffley underbrush on the perfumed nose. Juicy, tactile and saline, with musky red raspberry fruit complicated by crushed-stone minerality. Mounts impressively on the chewy aftertaste.” ST

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Domaine Faiveley Les Fuees, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2009 750ML ($159.95) $139 special, 6 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 91-93 points, Burghound 91-93 points “Bright red-ruby. Highly perfumed aromas of black raspberry, mocha and coffee. Very ripe on the palate but juicy, tight and gripping, with superb energy to its dark berry, floral and mineral flavors. Finishes with some superripe notes and firm tannic spine. Really refreshes the palate on the very long finish. This really grew on me.”ST

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Domaine Faiveley Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune 2011 750ML ($249.95) Was $189, Now $179, 18 bottles available
Burghound 92-94 points “Here too the wood treatment is quite deft which allows the cool Granny Smith apples, pear, wet stone and spice scents to shine. There is also a seductive mouth feel to the broad-shouldered, supple and round flavors that brim with dry extract before displaying plenty of power and punch on the seriously long finish. This is easily the most backward wine in the range at present yet the impression is unusually fine, both in the context of the appellation but also in the context of this wine in general as it’s usually more robust. Be all of that as it may, this is very, very promising.”BH

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Domaine Faiveley Les Cazetiers, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 2011 750ML ($119.95) $71.90 special, 24+ bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 92 (+?) points “Bright medium red with a palish rim. Lovely floral lift to the aromas of cherry pit, rose petal, mint and sexy new oak. Densely packed and silky, offering good size but a light touch. Red fruit, bitter chocolate, floral and mineral flavors display terrific precision. Finishes pure, gripping and long, with a firm underpinning of dusty but sweet tannins and a lingering floral quality. This one should evolve gracefully.” ST

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Domaine Faiveley La Combe aux Moines, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 2011 750ML ($89.95) $66 special, 11 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 89-92 points “Bright medium red. Lively aromas of redcurrant, red cherry and pepper, plus a whiff of game. Shows strong graphite and pepper notes in the mouth, but the wine’s fruit is currently suppressed by sulfur. Finishes saline, dense and chewy, with more obvious tannins than the Chambolle cuvees. This needs the sweetening influence of a racking.” ST

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Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits 2006 750ML ($159.95) $149 special, 8 bottles available
Burghound 92-94 points, Stephen Tanzer 91+ points “A distinctly sauvage and somber dark berry fruit nose gives off notes of iron tinged warm earth, underbrush, crushed herbs and a hint of smoke followed by rich, full and moderately wooded full-bodied flavors that are notably powerful and supported by very firm tannins on the serious, long and backward finish. This too will require upward of two decades of cellar time so don’t buy this if you’re not prepared to be patient.” BH

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Domaine Faiveley Les Rugiens, Pommard Premier Cru 2011 750ML ($119.95) Was $89, Now $79, 9 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 91-94 points “Good bright, full red. Medicinal red cherry, rose petal and licorice on the pure but reticent nose. Deep, sappy and spicy in the mouth, displaying excellent lift for the vintage. Finishes with terrific saline breadth and suave tannins. This very rich and sophisticated Rugiens will need time in bottle.” ST

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Laurent Ponsot ‘Domaine & Selection’ Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2009 1.5L ($799.95) Was $699, Now $599, 2 magnums available

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Laurent Ponsot ‘Domaine & Selection’ Echezeaux 2009 750ML ($249.95) Was $219, Now $199, 4 bottles available

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Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2010 750ML ($149.95) $119 special, 16 bottles available
Burghound 93 points “(80% from Charmes proper with the balance from Mazoyères; the two parcels total .8 ha). The presence of the wood treatment is more visible on the exceptionally fresh and pure mix of wild red berry fruit aromas and pungent earth scents. There is excellent power to the rich and admirably concentrated medium-bodied flavors that possess outstanding complexity, intensity and drive, all wrapped in a balanced and seriously persistent finish. This will require at least 10 years of cellar time to really unfold and 12 to 15 is likely to be the sweet spot.”BH

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Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Morey-Saint-Denis 2010 750ML ($59.95) $44 special, 10 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 88 points “Bright medium red. Plum, rust and brown spices on the nose. Round, supple and vinous, with ripe redcurrant fruit showing good sweetness and plenty of early appeal. Finishes with a hint of oaky bitterness but the tannins are nicely enrobed by fruit.” ST

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Geantet-Pansiot Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2008 750ML ($199.95) Was $179, Now $149, 9 bottles available
Burghound 93 points “A reserved but fresh and very pretty nose of primarily red berries cut with hints of earth and oak that complements well the rich, full-bodied and powerful broad-schouldered flavors that are supported by a firm tannic spine and excellent dry extract levels that coat the palate on the beautifully long finish. This is head and shoulders above the rest of the range but note that patience will be required.” BH

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Domaine Henri Gouges Les Chenes Carteaux, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2011 750ML ($79.95) $59 special, 24+ bottles available
Burghound 89-92 points “A discreet touch of wood surround the ripe and well-layered mix of red berry fruit scents that are liberally laced with earth and underbrush nuances. There is good ripeness to the suave, even seductive middle weight flavors that possess really lovely depth on the persistent, balanced and harmonious finish. This is really quite good and worth considering.” BH

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Domaine Henri Gouges Clos des Porrets Monopole, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2011 ($89.95) Was $79, Now $55, 33 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 90 points “Bright medium red. Liqueur-like aromas of cherry and raspberry. Sweet red fruit and spice flavors are lifted by notes of rose petal, herbs and pepper. Has the freshness and balance to give early pleasure. Finishes with lingering pepper-and-spice perfume and very good length.” ST

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Domaine Henri Gouges Les Pruliers, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2011 750ML ($99.95) Was $89, Now $59, 21 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 91 points “”Bright medium red. Reticent high-toned aromas of slightly jammy red fruits and earth. Sweet and ripe; richer and deeper than the Porrets Saint-Georges, with silky red cherry, currant and spice flavors enlivened by pungent peppery acidity. Nicely balanced, round wine with good buffering extract.” ST

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Domaine Robert Groffier Pere & Fils Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2011 750ML ($319.95) Was $279, Now $199, 5 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 93 points “(vinified with one-third whole clusters; aged in one-third new oak): Bright ruby-red. Complex, expressive aromas of black raspberry, cassis, mocha, game, brown spices and underbrush. Silky on entry, then thick but alive in the middle, with harmonious acidity framing the flavors of black fruits and exotic flowers. An incredibly thick and ripe 2011 with explosive fruit. Finishes with seamless tannins, lovely length and very good peppery lift. Drink now or in ten years. These 2011s are undeniably rich and thick, with adequate acidity, but I miss the ineffable treble notes the best examples of the vintage can offer.” ST

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FRANCE-RHONE
Chateau Sixtine Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee du Vatican 2011 750ML ($69.95) $59 special, 19 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 90-92 points, Rhone Report 91-93 points “Bright purple. Intensely perfumed red and dark berry aromas are complicated by subtle smoke and floral qualities. Sweet raspberry and blackberry preserve flavors show impressive depth and pick up a licorice nuance with air. Closes on an attractively sweet note, with excellent clarity and lingering smokiness.” ST

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Delas Freres Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes-Marquise de la Tourette 2009 1.5L ($279.95) Was $219, Now $199, 8 magnums available
Robert Parker 98 points “The magnificent 2009 Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes boasts a black/purple color as well as a wonderful nose of creosote, incense, charcoal, blackberry jam, acacia flowers, white chocolate and a hint of espresso roast. Full-bodied and unctuously textured with low acidity and magnificent density, this 2009 can be drunk in 5-6 years or cellared for 30-50 years.”RP

Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote-Rotie La Landonne 2011 750ML ($169.95) Was $139, Now $119, 12 bottles available
Wine Advocate 94 points “More substantial, with a meaty, muscular feel, the 2011 Cote Rotie La Landonne exhibits lots of olive tapenade, underbrush, crushed rock and blackberry-styled fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, nicely concentrated (especially for a 2011) and yet voluptuously textured, with moderate, fine tannin, it will round into form relatively early, yet evolve gracefully for 15-20 years.” WA

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FRANCE-JURA
Jean Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Cuvee Prestige Savagnin 2010 750ML ($89.95) Was $79, Now $59, 10 bottles available
Importer note “Made in an oxidative style, wine remains sous voile for 48 months in demi-muid. Vineyard planted in 1977.”

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ITALY
Domenico Clerico Aeroplan Servaj, Barolo DOCG 2008 750ML ($109.95) $69 special, 3 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 94+ points “(from 35-year-old vines in Badarina in Serralunga): Good deep red. Medicinal aromas and flavors of dark raspberry, cherry, menthol and tobacco; very Serralunga. At once suave and penetrating, offering terrific definition and inner-mouth aromatic character. Powerful acidity is keeping this wine tightly wrapped today, but it has buns of steel to support a graceful evolution in bottle. Incidentally, there’s no 2009 Aeroplan Servaj due to a landslide that occurred during a huge rain storm in April of 2009, which also cost Clerico 15 rows of Ciabot Mentin.” ST

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Domenico Clerico Ciabot Mentin Ginestra, Barolo DOCG 2008 750ML ($119.95) Was $79, Now $59, 34 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 96 points “Medium red. Deeper and richer on the nose than the Pajana, with scents of redcurrant, mocha, dried flowers and earth. Wonderfully deep, layered and sweet; lush but with good limestone lift. This floods the palate with flavor and lingers with exceptional purity and persistence.” ST

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Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Asili Barbaresco 2005 1.5L ($399.95) Was $319, Now $299, 4 magnums available
Wine Advocate 95 points “Giacosa’s 2005 Barbaresco Asili is noticeably rounder, sweeter and denser than the Santo Stefano. It shows remarkable balance and harmony in an incredibly pure, graceful style. The tannins are so finessed and elegant it is hard to actually perceive them on the palate. Here too, the wine shows awesome inner balance and poise. Sweet raspberries, flowers, roses and spices are just some of the nuances that emerge from this incredibly delicious, promising Barbaresco. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025.”WA

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Falletto di Bruno Giacosa ‘Falletto’, Barolo 2008 1.5L ($419.95) Was $319, Now $299, 10 magnums available
Wine Spectator 96 points “Warm and chewy, this red exhibits cedar, sandalwood, tobacco and leather accents enhancing the core of cherry and raspberry. As this plays out on the palate, the wine turns more supple and vibrant, building to the long, expansive finish. Best from 2016 through 2035.”WS

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Falletto di Bruno Giacosa ‘Le Rocche del Falletto’ Barolo 2005 1.5L ($499.95) Was $419, Now $379, 5 magnums available
Wine Advocate 96+ points “The 2005 Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto is a massive, towering Barolo loaded with tons of rich, primary fruit. The wine remains powerful, dense and muscular with superb length even if it is a smaller-scaled Barolo compared to previous great vintages. That said, when I came back to the wine after it had been in the glass for an hour or so, I found that the wine had grown remarkably. While the 2005 doesn’t have the explosive personality of the 2004, it remains an awesome achievement in this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035.”WA

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Mauro Molino Vigna Conca Barolo 2009 ($89.95) Was $79, Now $49, 13 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 90+ points “Serious nose combines redcurrant, spices, minerals and menthol. Shows more structure and energy than the Gancia, but still nicely pliant and sweet in the middle. At once dense and juicy, this rich, broad Barolo is perked up by a pronounced brown spice character that follows through on the persistent, gripping finish, which features strong but harmonious tannins. I’d enjoy the Gancia first and give this somewhat fleshier wine more time in the cellar.”ST

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Gaja Sito Moresco Rosso Langhe 2008 750ML ($59.95) Was $49, Now $39, 19 bottles available

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Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana 2005 1.5L ($179.95) $119 special, 9 magnums available
Antonio Galloni 95 points “The 2005 Cepparello is striking. It possesses stunning depth and a darker profile of fruit than is typical. The 2005 was quite compact when first released, but what a difference a few years in bottle make. Today the 2005 has begun to blossom into a big, dramatic wine for the year. As was the case throughout most of Chianti Classico, 2005 was shaping up to be a great year until the rains arrived just before harvest. This is a fabulous effort on its own, but especially notable for the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030.”

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Foradori Vigneto Sgarzon Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2011 750ML ($59.95) Was $49, Now $36, 4 bottles available
Antonio Galloni 93 points “Raspberry jam, black cherry compote, smoke, incense, blood orange and game flow across the palate in Foradori’s 2011 Teroldego Sgarzon. A rich, sumptuous wine, the Sgarzon impresses for its pure volume and resonance. The 2011 has more than enough density to support at least a handful of years of aging. What a gorgeous wine this is.” AG

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Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro Roccamonfina IGT 2006 ($149.95) Was $91.90, Now $79, 22 bottles available
Wine Advocate 97 points “Once again I am at a loss to capture the sheer beauty of Terra di Lavoro. The 2006 is a remarkably elegant and pure vintage of this wine, where layers of flowers, violets, graphite, tar, smoke and black cherries continually flow from the glass in a dazzling, virtuosic display if power and finesse that is stunning. The wine remains incredibly fresh and primary, with superb detail, especially considering its sheer size. Today the 2006 Terra di Lavoro comes across as suprisingly accessible, but long-time connoisseurs know better; there is plenty of structure underneath. Readers are advised to taste this wine within the next few months and then forget about it for a minimum of several years. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2036.”WA

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AUSTRIA
F.X. Pichler Loibner Klostersatz Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2012 750ML ($39.95) Was $33, Now $26, 17 bottles available
Falstaff Magazine 91 points “[translated] Bright yellow green. Pleasant yellow apple fruit, a hint of stone fruit and melon. Juicy, tender leafy spice, subtle fruit sweetness, well-integrated acidity, lemony touch in the finish, already good to drink.”

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GERMANY
Weingut Eugen Muller Forster Kirchenstuck Riesling Auslese 2012 500ml ($34.95) Was $27, Now $21.90, 48+ bottles available
Terry Theise: “Every year for the last fifteen or more, this wine has been a masterpiece, and I can think of few if any parallels in the wine world- or in my wine world- of such sustained stellar performance year after year. 2011 is and remains a masterpiece of the exotic flowery style, “a city made of cherry blossom” as I wrote last year. Bearing in mind that these wines are never very sweet, this one is more typical for the “Auslese” idiom. The 2012, though, is a swollen subterranean wave of mineral. You start at OMG and end with WTF, because even in the context of so many great years this is singular and amazing. Fantastically salty and cherry-blossomy, with obdurate length and deeply embedded mineral.”

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2010 Brunellos – Arriving Here Soon

More great deals from this epic vintage
Arriving in March

Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 750ML ($59.95) $49 pre-arrival special
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 375ML ($34.95) $26 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 94 points “Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this…”

Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Pianrosso, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 750ML ($79.95) $66 pre-arrival special
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Pianrosso, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 1.5L ($199.95) $149 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 98 points “Aromas of lilac, dark berry and sandalwood follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and an intense and savory finish. Very intense and very long. Succulent. Amazing balance and depth to this red. It’s so beautiful to taste now but it will be much better in five to ten years. A triumph.” JS

Arriving in June

Altesino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 750ML ($59.95) $49 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 95 points “Wonderful decadent aromas of musk, orange peel and plum follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a long and rich finish. Salty and savory. Layers of gorgeous fruit. Drink or hold.” JS

Altesino Montosoli, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 750ML ($119.95) $89 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 97 points “Beautiful aromas of dark fruits and minerals. Full-bodied, succulent and chewy. It’s tight and stony. Lots of black olives and wet earth under the fruit. Bright and linear wine with beautiful layers…” JS