Pichler-Krutzler 5-6-24

Complexity Meets Affordability
 
On Sale Now
 
Elisabeth Pichler-Krutzler, daughter of Franz Xaver (F.X.) Pichler, married the highly-regarded Austrian winemaker Erich Krutzler. In 2007, the pair founded the estate of Pichler-Krutlzer. Their winery is based around the great vineyards of the Wachau and produces some of Austria’s most highly regarded wines.
 
The pair prefer brighter, fresher wines than the style classically produced at FX (which itself is increasingly tending towards lower ripeness and higher acidity). These wines tend to have a little less power and a lot more versatility at the table. They’re breathtakingly complex, soulful wines that, like the humble wines of Selbach-Oster, are designed to be enjoyed with food.
 
“The quality of the wines [is] undeniably high, even in 2021, a vintage that combines the ripeness of 2019 with the acidity of 2010 or even 2014.
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Elite Garnacha On Sale Now! 5-5-24

Clos Mogador: Bodega Espectacle Vins Espectacle del Montsant Garnacha 2020 - Lobenbergs Gute Weine


We’re all familiar with the grenache based wines of Southern France. In fact, I’d imagine this is the first place that the wine nerd’s brain descends upon when discussing grenache as a varietal and the styles of wine we feel are emblematic of it. But this is actually not the grape’s true place of heritage! Ampelographical evidence suggests that the grape was first born in Spain’s Northeastern regions of Aragon & Catalonia, where seed remains of Garnacha have been carbon dated back to 153 BC. This predates written records in Europe. It was in the 1300s onwards that the grape began to expand its presence, taking root in outher parts of Southern Europe like Sardinia, Greece, and France.

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Chablis Sale 5-4-24

Your Three-Day Discount Starts Now
 
Classically, Chablis is a crisp clean white Burgundy, made from vines grown in extremely chalky, limestone soil. With a cooler growing season than in the Côte-d’Or, unique soil composition and a plethora of exceptional sites, Chablis is an essential item for anyone’s cellar. Sure, the wines are more angular than the Cote d’Or, but for sheer terroir-infused bang for your buck, they’re impossible to beat.
 
With a tremendous amount of variance in terms of flavor expression, the best Chablis are characterized by their high acids, pervasive minerality and a fruit profile that tends to skew towards citrus and orchard fruit. As they age, the mineral and tertiary characters of the wines blossom, with the best examples having decades of potential bottle age.
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Max Richter Sale 5-2-24

In This Newsletter:
 
Our Favorite 2018s: Max Ferd. Richter Three-Day Sale
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Gaultallary in Profile:
Explore the Extremes of Argentine Terroir with Altos Las Hormigas

 
Max Out Your Savings on

Max Ferd. Richter Wines
 
Your Three-Day Discount Starts Now
 
We’re slashing our already rock-bottom prices on all in-stock wines from this uber-classical estate!
 
The first thing that jumps out about Max Ferd. Richter wines is the incredible real estate the winery holds. It is ancient, dating back over 300 years and now under the helm of 10th-generation winemaker Constantin Richter. Vineyard management is focused on maximizing quality. Harvest is completely by hand with multiple, meticulous passes through the vineyard to ensure only the finest grapes are harvested. As an example, botrytized grapes are hand-selected at the single berry level.
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Wednesday Library Selections 5-1-24

 In This Newsletter:

Wednesday Library Selections
Featuring Domaine Drouhin, Shafer Vineyards, Bond Estates,  Ridge, Sin Qua Non, and more!
 
Wine Of The Week

 
Marchesi Mazzei.
 
#23 Wine Of The Year – Wine Spectator Top 100, 2017
 
Mazzei Tenuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana Rosso, Tuscany, Italy 2013 750ml $59 special, 12 bottles available
Wine Spectator 95 Points “A red of great purity and polish, offering black cherry, blackberry, spice and herb flavors, this evokes tobacco, graphite and leather nuances as it builds nicely on the palate. Finishes with grip, harmony and complexity, as well as terrific length. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2028.”
 
Lowest listed price on the West Coast. Average price is $61!
 
Featured Wines
 

Domaine Drouhin.
 
Domaine Drouhin Louise Drouhin Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, USA 2014 750ml $149 special, 6 bottles available
Vinous 94 Points “Dark red.
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