In This Newsletter:

Hot New Rhône Wines
Arriving Friday

Spotlight on Chardonnay
The World’s Greatest White

Smart Buys from Germany
Korrell & Richter

Cider Sale
Ends Sunday

Burgundy Icons
$100 – $150

Collector’s Corner
Four 100-Point Bordeaux

Hot New Rhône Wines

Arriving Friday

Raymond Usseglio & Fils

Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils was founded in 1948. In the intervening decades the estate has grown into one of the most respected in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Today the family farms its 60 acres biodynamically, which ensures a healthy crop of grapes and a close relationship between grower and vine. This devoted attention in the vineyard carries through to the winery—these are stunning bottles and among the best each year in the Southern Rhône.

For those lacking in cellar space, Usseglio’s Cuvée Girard is a Châteauneuf that doesn’t require years of patience to be enjoyed.

In This Newsletter:

The Smartest Buy in Tete de Cuvée? 
Perrier Jouët’s Belle Epoque

New Rosé Arrival
Domaines Ott’s Romassan

More 2019s from Mosel Superstar
Markus Molitor

10 Smart Buys from Burgundy
All Under $100

Collector’s Corner
Bevan Cellars’ Superb Napa Reds

The Smartest Buy in Tete de Cuvée? 


Perrier Jouët’s Belle Epoque

The beautiful (and beautifully packaged) Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque radiates elegance, with a fine mousse and delicate flavors and aromas. It’s always one of the smartest buys in Tete de Cuvée Champagnes. And at the national best price of $128, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better “special occasion” value.

In Stock Now:

Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque – Fleur de Champagne Millésime Brut, Champagne 2011 750ML ($179.95) $128 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 94 points “Always a light, ethereal style of wine, this is also very fresh and still young.

In Today’s Newsletter:

Beat the Heat!
Cider Sale

New Bordeaux Arrival
Pontet-Canet’s High-Scoring 2015

Subscriber Special
Sub-$40 Magnums from Castello di Ama

Smith Haut Lafitte’s Masterful 2016
Arriving in July

Spotlight on Germany
JJ Prüm & Müller-Catoir

Collector’s Corner
Dominus’ Perfect (100-Point) 2018

 

Beat the Heat!

Cider Sale

Did you know that we have an excellent selection of cider, including options from Italy, Spain, and some of the United States’ most celebrated producers? Check out all of our thirst-quenching options below, or head straight to our web store. Stock up to take advantage of our limited time sales offer!

Buy Any 6-11 Bottles of Cider, save 5%
Buy Any 12+ Bottles of Cider, save 10%
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Sale Ends Sunday, June 27 at 6PM PDT

In-store pickup only
Shipping unavailable for ciders

Italy

In Stock Now:

Maley ‘Jorasses’ Methode Traditionnelle Cidre, Aosta Valley NV 750ML ($24.95) $19 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Cidery note “Maley Classic Method is made by the same technique used in the wine world, from over 300 years in Champagne region.

In This Newsletter:

Chablis’ Greatest Exponent?
Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin

Caparzo Brunello Subscriber Special
Ends Thursday

Recent German Arrivals
Schätzel & Fritz Haag

Volpaia’s Perennial Tuscan Favorites
Including a Sub-$13/Bottle Case Special

Staff Recommended Burgundy
All $65 – $80

New Wine Spectator Review
Evening Land’s 2018 Chardonnay

Trending Champagne
Including a Steal on Charles Heidsieck’s BdB

Chablis’ Greatest Exponent?

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin

“People often cite Domaines Raveneau and Vincent Dauvissat as the two greatest exponents of Chablis, however, I would like to add a third – Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin. Over the last five or six years, Benoît Droin has really ratcheted up the quality. I cannot exaggerate how often Droin’s wines end up the best of the flight during the annual “Burgfest” blind tastings.

In This Newsletter:

Huge Price Reductions
Hubert Lignier’s Classic Burgundy

Il Poggione’s 2016 Brunello
Lands in September

Northern Rhône Case Specials
Delas, Merlin & More

Top Burgundy Picks
$50 – $60

Collector’s Corner
2019 Sequitur Arrives Friday

Huge Price Reductions

Hubert Lignier’s Classic Burgundy

Hubert Lignier is one of the finest names in Burgundy. The wines have been a core of the Neal Rosenthal portfolio since the 1978 vintage and have always been one of its jewels. These are some of the defining wines of Morey-St. Denis, different from Dujac stylistically but no less profound.

We have an extensive collection of Lignier’s wines from some of Burgundy’s finest recent vintages. 2016 and 2017 were both fantastic across Burgundy, yielding fresh, balanced wines with purity and charm.