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Oregon Chardonnay Sale
Rosé of the Day


 
Beauty from Paradise
 
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Oregon Chardonnay
 

What makes Oregon wine so special? What magic that lives in these lands can be captured in a bottle? Could it be the essence of its pioneering community-driven people, its strata of soil types and elevations planted mostly to Burgundian varieties? Maybe the majesty is only revealed when observed and imbibed by admirers—near and far. Or could it be some subtle alchemy that combines all of the above together to gift us something greater than the sum of its parts?
 
When we see the smile of a winemaker as he shares a sip from a treasured barrel or the grape grower stooping in the field to prune her cherished vines, we’re joining hands with the story of this humble paradise.

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Faiveley Sale
Collector’s Corner: Chateau Palmer


 
Burgundy on the Move
 
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Faiveley
 

The modern incarnation of Faiveley began in 2007 when the seventh generation of Faiveleys took over management: siblings Eve and Erwan Faiveley. They have transformed the winemaking, retaining the age-worthiness that defined the domaine, while coaxing out more youthful charm.
 
The wines of Faiveley, while always of superlative quality, were more often described as concentrated, stern, and ageable instead of approachable and charming. It could be why they tended to capture the hearts in their native country than in America: the French people and restaurants have more patience and inclination for cellaring.
 
Even small changes to the style of a domaine dating back to 1825 is considered revolutionary in Burgundy, and there were a number of people who were afraid that the transition would ruin one of the anchors of the region.

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Bründlmayer Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Experience the Dessert Renaissance



The White Wines You’ve Always Longed For
 
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Bründlmayer
 

Austrian wines rarely get the attention they deserve despite the dedicated love of wine nerds and sommeliers. If Austrians crafted their wines in France, these biodynamic, single-vineyard, Grand Cru, and food-friendly gems from thousand-year-old wineries would be three times as expensive. Instead, we get the best value high end whites in the world.
 
The Kamptal region in Austrian is the slightly less famous brother to the Wachau. As a result, the best wines are somehow an even better value. The quality is on par, so the wines from the likes of Bründlmayer end up being the best deals across the Old World.

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Dominus & Ulysses Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Budget-Friendly Vibes



Bordeaux’ Christian Moueix in Napa
 
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Dominus & Ulysses
 

Christian Moueix is an iconic winemaker best known for his legendary Bordeaux wines from Château Petrus in Pomerol. Moueix brought his expertise and French winemaking skills to Napa Valley, founding Dominus in Napa Valley and quickly began racking up 100-point reviews.
 
His vision has shaped Dominus into the force it is today. Despite its French heritage, the wine is defiantly California in tone and style, combining waves of rich fruit and beautiful aromatics with enough tannin to ground the wine. Practicing both dry and organic farming, Christian Moueix’s Dominus produces one of the most terroir expressive wines in the United States.