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Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe, Barolo Riserva DOCG 2015 750ML ($189.95) $139 special, 28 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 98 points “The 2015 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe is ripe with dried plum, saddle leather, crushed rock, and tar. Revealing a mineral-rich earth and full structure, with black tea, dried porcini, and cherry pit, it is warming with a wintery feel. This is a great one to lay down and check in on in 4-6 years. Drink 2025-2050. Located in Castiglione Falletto, Cavallotto has owned the estate Tenuta Bricco Boschis. It is operated today by the fourth generation of the estate, Laura, Alfio, and Giuseppe. In the cellar, they utilize 20- to 100-hectoliter untoasted Slavonian oak botti.”
Wine Enthusiast 98 points “Aromas of underbrush, camphor, new leather and woodland berries mingle with a whiff of pressed rose petal on this compelling red. Still youthfully austere but already incredibly delicious, it delivers raspberry compote, truffle, tobacco and licorice framed in tightly knit, noble tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Another fantastic showing from this wonderful estate. Drink 2025–2040. -Kerin O’Keefe”
Antonio Galloni 96 points “Cavallotto’s 2015 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe rounds out this trio of new releases. A big, strapping wine, the 2015 possesses remarkable intensity to match its classic, mid-weight frame. Like all of these Barolos, it seems to have less overt fruit and more classicism. Camphor, licorice, menthol, pine, underbrush and scorched earth all run through the 2015, a big, brawny Riserva that will delight for many years to come. The 2015 San Giuseppe is what Barolo is all about. It’s a must for Cavallotto fans.”
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 96 points “The flagship wine from the talented Cavallotto family, comprising 8,938 bottles and 666 magnums, the 2015 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe is still quite young but equally promising at its release. This is one of my favorite vineyard sites, and Castiglione Falletto, located at the center of the appellation, boasts prime positioning that unites the best qualities of its surroundings. Keeping in line with the vintage characteristics, the wine is generous in terms of aromas and fleshed out in terms of mouthfeel. There is plenty of red and purple fruit, and the wine gains complexity, thanks to pretty appearances of blue flower, spice, toast and powdery earth. The 2015 vintage is slightly softer and more accessible overall compared to the tightly knit 2013 and 2010 editions, two classic vintages for this Riserva.”
Decanter 96 points “Alfio Cavallotto, a well known organic producer in Castiglione Falletto, owns 15.5 hectares of Bricco Boschis from its total of 17ha – it was a monopole of the estate until 2014. Vigna San Giuseppe is located at the top of the cru, where the soils are even sandier than in other parts of the MGA, due to the simultaneous presence of Diano sandstones and sandy Sant’Agata Fossili marls. His 2015 is as much austere as detailed: rose, plum and prune aromas are joined by smoky woodland and a depth of forest floor. Prunes appear on the palate too, with an earthy minerality and muscular yet ripe, sweet tannins due to old vines (around 50 years old). This also displays refreshing acidity and balanced alcohol. Extremely consistent with the vintage, it is now available and ready for the long haul. Drinking Window 2021 – 2040.”
Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe, Barolo Riserva DOCG 2013 1.5L ($419.95) $349 special, 3 magnums in stock now
Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe, Barolo Riserva DOCG 2013 3L ($849.95) $699 special, 2 double-magnums in stock now
Kerin O’Keefe-Wine Enthusiast 100 points “Cellar Selection. A dazzling showing that combines Old School structure with finesse, this stunning red offers sublime aromas of rose, camphor, dark-skinned berry and new leather. Full bodied and delicious, the compelling palate delivers fruit purity and complexity, featuring ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and tobacco. A backbone of noble tannins and vibrant acidity keeps it impeccably balanced. 2025–2053.”
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 99 points “The Cavallotto 2013 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe feels magically cool even as the wine warms in the glass. Eucalyptus, menthol and medicinal herbs rise from the bouquet, with dark fruit and savory spice in tow. When you first open the bottle, it shows a distinct mineral character with crushed aspirin, limestone and graphite. I opened a second bottle a few days before this tasting and had both bottles side by side to compare. Both showed impressive results with a pristine level of focus, sharpness and linearity. With aeration, those dark fruit nuances come to the forefront, showing dried cherry, plum and candied orange peel. A few hours later, you pick up on leather, tobacco and cedar wood. This is a fluid and ever-changing wine that is well worth adding to your cellar selection. What a beauty.”
Antonio Galloni 96 points “The 2013 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe is fabulous. The aromatics alone are thrilling. This is what Barolo is all about. Rose petal, holiday spice cake, leather, blood orange and macerated cherry abound. Silky and powerful, the 2013 shows tons of density on the palate and yet remains light on its feet for such a big wine. The wine’s sensuality offers a mirage of accessibility, but the 2013 is best cellared for at least a handful of years. There is nothing like Barolo, and this is a terrific example. The 2013 saw 36-38 days on the skins followed by five years in cask, with a preference for larger and more neutral oak that allows for a more gradual pace of aging in the cellar than smaller casks.”
Wine Spectator 96 points “A classically proportioned Barolo, featuring cherry, plum, tar, iron and eucalyptus flavors, with floral hints. Dense and tannic, offering balance and a long, mouthwatering finish. Solid tannins are offset by ripe fruit and fresh acidity. Best from 2023 through 2046. 777 cases made, 300 cases imported. — BS”
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Wine Spectator Insider Reviews Cayuse
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Cayuse Vineyards En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2019 750ML ($149.95) $128 special
Wine Spectator 97 points “A wine with dimension and detail, this Syrah is both structured and polished, with raspberry and blueberry flavors framed by river rock, black olive and bacon fat accents as this builds tension and richness toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. —T.F.”
Cayuse Vineyards Wallah Wallah Special Series Syrah #12, Walla Walla Valley 2018 1.5L ($319.95) $289 special
Wine Spectator 96 points “A dynamic red, detailed and well-focused, with vibrant black raspberry, crushed stone, bacon fat and green peppercorn flavors that march on the long finish to fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. —T.F.”
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Three Day Cavallotto Sale
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“Cavallotto may very well be the greatest Barolo producer few people have ever heard of, something that continues to mystify me…Readers who appreciate a firm, classic style of Barolo will want to spend some time getting to know Cavallotto.” – Antonio Galloni
Cavallotto is a top tier, old school producer of Barolo. They make wines that are impressively ageworthy and every bit as good as producers whose wines go for 50%-100% more per bottle than the top wines from Cavallotto, but somehow manage to stay at the edges of the mainstream Barolo drinker. We notice that our customers who buy Cavallotto buy a lot of Piemontese wines—they’re very in the know drinkers.
Unfortunately (for everyone else) that enthusiasm hasn’t yet spread, which is something we’d like to change. These are incredibly expressive wines and are very true to their vineyard terroirs. Antoni Galloni describes them as “made in a style that offers the fruit density of contemporary Barolos with the structural underpinnings that are found in more traditionally made wines.” We agree—these are special wines and deserve a (major) place in your cellar.
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Cavallotto Bricco Boschis, Barolo DOCG 2017 750ML ($89.95) Was $68.50, Now $61.90 Three Day Special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 96 points “The 2017 Barolo Bricco Boschis is highly aromatic with anise, dried leather, and burnt orange. Ripe and structured, it offers ripe cherry, turned forest floor, and a long finish. The warmth of the vintage is felt while remaining fresh. Drink 2024-2042.”
Wine Enthusiast 95 points “Aromas of rose, wild berries, leather and sunbaked underbrush come to the forefront. The wine was made with organically farmed grapes, and the palate shows an earthy elegance, featuring ripe cherry, blood orange, star anise and hints of truffle before closing on an iron note. Firm but refined tannins provide support. Drink 2027–2032. “
Decanter 94 points “In 2017, Cavallotto’s Bricco Boschis debuts a new label reporting the precise quantity of bottles produced. All but a monopole since 2014, today Alfio Cavallotto manages 15.4 of the Bricco’s 17 hectares. A fiercely traditional Barolo, it has a rather rustic, meaty profile, with dark fruits and earthy, tarry tones softened by rose. The assertive palate of firm, muscular and dusty tannins is well supported by great fruit concentration. A true Barolo, rather old fashioned yet with great potential for the long haul.”
Wine Advocate 94 points “Available in numbered bottles, the organic Cavallotto 2017 Barolo Bricco Boschis is a generous and fleshed out expression that opens to immediate aromas of cherry, wild plum and cassis. There are floral notes as well, and some spice, licorice and grilled herb. Like many of the Barolos I tasted from this vintage, the bouquet is accessible and generous now, but the wine is tannic and more austere in terms of mouthfeel, requiring extra bottle age. The hope is that both the bouquet and the palate will evolve at the same pace. From 45-year-old vines, this was a release of exactly 19,410 bottles and 999 magnums.”
Cavallotto is a top tier, old school producer of Barolo. They make wines that are impressively ageworthy and every bit as good as producers whose wines go for 50%-100% more per bottle than the top wines from Cavallotto, but somehow manage to stay at the edges of the mainstream Barolo drinker. We notice that our customers who buy Cavallotto buy a lot of Piemontese wines—they’re very in the know drinkers.
Unfortunately (for everyone else) that enthusiasm hasn’t yet spread, which is something we’d like to change. These are incredibly expressive wines and are very true to their vineyard terroirs. Antoni Galloni describes them as “made in a style that offers the fruit density of contemporary Barolos with the structural underpinnings that are found in more traditionally made wines.” We agree—these are special wines and deserve a (major) place in your cellar.
In Stock and On Sale Now:
Cavallotto Bricco Boschis, Barolo DOCG 2017 750ML ($89.95) Was $68.50, Now $61.90 Three Day Special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 96 points “The 2017 Barolo Bricco Boschis is highly aromatic with anise, dried leather, and burnt orange. Ripe and structured, it offers ripe cherry, turned forest floor, and a long finish. The warmth of the vintage is felt while remaining fresh. Drink 2024-2042.”
Wine Enthusiast 95 points “Aromas of rose, wild berries, leather and sunbaked underbrush come to the forefront. The wine was made with organically farmed grapes, and the palate shows an earthy elegance, featuring ripe cherry, blood orange, star anise and hints of truffle before closing on an iron note. Firm but refined tannins provide support. Drink 2027–2032. “
Decanter 94 points “In 2017, Cavallotto’s Bricco Boschis debuts a new label reporting the precise quantity of bottles produced. All but a monopole since 2014, today Alfio Cavallotto manages 15.4 of the Bricco’s 17 hectares. A fiercely traditional Barolo, it has a rather rustic, meaty profile, with dark fruits and earthy, tarry tones softened by rose. The assertive palate of firm, muscular and dusty tannins is well supported by great fruit concentration. A true Barolo, rather old fashioned yet with great potential for the long haul.”
Wine Advocate 94 points “Available in numbered bottles, the organic Cavallotto 2017 Barolo Bricco Boschis is a generous and fleshed out expression that opens to immediate aromas of cherry, wild plum and cassis. There are floral notes as well, and some spice, licorice and grilled herb. Like many of the Barolos I tasted from this vintage, the bouquet is accessible and generous now, but the wine is tannic and more austere in terms of mouthfeel, requiring extra bottle age. The hope is that both the bouquet and the palate will evolve at the same pace. From 45-year-old vines, this was a release of exactly 19,410 bottles and 999 magnums.”
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The average price nationally is $85
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Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe, Barolo Riserva DOCG 2015 750ML ($189.95) $139 special, 28 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 98 points “The 2015 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe is ripe with dried plum, saddle leather, crushed rock, and tar. Revealing a mineral-rich earth and full structure, with black tea, dried porcini, and cherry pit, it is warming with a wintery feel. This is a great one to lay down and check in on in 4-6 years. Drink 2025-2050. Located in Castiglione Falletto, Cavallotto has owned the estate Tenuta Bricco Boschis. It is operated today by the fourth generation of the estate, Laura, Alfio, and Giuseppe. In the cellar, they utilize 20- to 100-hectoliter untoasted Slavonian oak botti.”
Wine Enthusiast 98 points “Aromas of underbrush, camphor, new leather and woodland berries mingle with a whiff of pressed rose petal on this compelling red. Still youthfully austere but already incredibly delicious, it delivers raspberry compote, truffle, tobacco and licorice framed in tightly knit, noble tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Another fantastic showing from this wonderful estate. Drink 2025–2040. -Kerin O’Keefe”
Antonio Galloni 96 points “Cavallotto’s 2015 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe rounds out this trio of new releases. A big, strapping wine, the 2015 possesses remarkable intensity to match its classic, mid-weight frame. Like all of these Barolos, it seems to have less overt fruit and more classicism. Camphor, licorice, menthol, pine, underbrush and scorched earth all run through the 2015, a big, brawny Riserva that will delight for many years to come. The 2015 San Giuseppe is what Barolo is all about. It’s a must for Cavallotto fans.”
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 96 points “The flagship wine from the talented Cavallotto family, comprising 8,938 bottles and 666 magnums, the 2015 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe is still quite young but equally promising at its release. This is one of my favorite vineyard sites, and Castiglione Falletto, located at the center of the appellation, boasts prime positioning that unites the best qualities of its surroundings. Keeping in line with the vintage characteristics, the wine is generous in terms of aromas and fleshed out in terms of mouthfeel. There is plenty of red and purple fruit, and the wine gains complexity, thanks to pretty appearances of blue flower, spice, toast and powdery earth. The 2015 vintage is slightly softer and more accessible overall compared to the tightly knit 2013 and 2010 editions, two classic vintages for this Riserva.”
Decanter 96 points “Alfio Cavallotto, a well known organic producer in Castiglione Falletto, owns 15.5 hectares of Bricco Boschis from its total of 17ha – it was a monopole of the estate until 2014. Vigna San Giuseppe is located at the top of the cru, where the soils are even sandier than in other parts of the MGA, due to the simultaneous presence of Diano sandstones and sandy Sant’Agata Fossili marls. His 2015 is as much austere as detailed: rose, plum and prune aromas are joined by smoky woodland and a depth of forest floor. Prunes appear on the palate too, with an earthy minerality and muscular yet ripe, sweet tannins due to old vines (around 50 years old). This also displays refreshing acidity and balanced alcohol. Extremely consistent with the vintage, it is now available and ready for the long haul. Drinking Window 2021 – 2040.”
Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe, Barolo Riserva DOCG 2013 1.5L ($419.95) $349 special, 3 magnums in stock now
Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe, Barolo Riserva DOCG 2013 3L ($849.95) $699 special, 2 double-magnums in stock now
Kerin O’Keefe-Wine Enthusiast 100 points “Cellar Selection. A dazzling showing that combines Old School structure with finesse, this stunning red offers sublime aromas of rose, camphor, dark-skinned berry and new leather. Full bodied and delicious, the compelling palate delivers fruit purity and complexity, featuring ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and tobacco. A backbone of noble tannins and vibrant acidity keeps it impeccably balanced. 2025–2053.”
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 99 points “The Cavallotto 2013 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe feels magically cool even as the wine warms in the glass. Eucalyptus, menthol and medicinal herbs rise from the bouquet, with dark fruit and savory spice in tow. When you first open the bottle, it shows a distinct mineral character with crushed aspirin, limestone and graphite. I opened a second bottle a few days before this tasting and had both bottles side by side to compare. Both showed impressive results with a pristine level of focus, sharpness and linearity. With aeration, those dark fruit nuances come to the forefront, showing dried cherry, plum and candied orange peel. A few hours later, you pick up on leather, tobacco and cedar wood. This is a fluid and ever-changing wine that is well worth adding to your cellar selection. What a beauty.”
Antonio Galloni 96 points “The 2013 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe is fabulous. The aromatics alone are thrilling. This is what Barolo is all about. Rose petal, holiday spice cake, leather, blood orange and macerated cherry abound. Silky and powerful, the 2013 shows tons of density on the palate and yet remains light on its feet for such a big wine. The wine’s sensuality offers a mirage of accessibility, but the 2013 is best cellared for at least a handful of years. There is nothing like Barolo, and this is a terrific example. The 2013 saw 36-38 days on the skins followed by five years in cask, with a preference for larger and more neutral oak that allows for a more gradual pace of aging in the cellar than smaller casks.”
Wine Spectator 96 points “A classically proportioned Barolo, featuring cherry, plum, tar, iron and eucalyptus flavors, with floral hints. Dense and tannic, offering balance and a long, mouthwatering finish. Solid tannins are offset by ripe fruit and fresh acidity. Best from 2023 through 2046. 777 cases made, 300 cases imported. — BS”
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“The team at Corliss continues to pretty much knock it out of the park in every vintage. These aren’t shy wines by any measure, yet they hold onto a terrific sense of elegance and freshness and are beautiful wines readers will love.” –Jeb Dunnuck
Corliss Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2016 750ML ($109.95) $89 pre-arrival special
Stephen Tanzer-Vinous 97 points “Dark medium ruby. Multidimensional nose melds crushed currant, blueberry, blackberry, violet, licorice and coffee. Boasts extraordinary grain and textural density: plush, broad and savory, saturating every square millimeter of the mouth without leaving any impression of weightiness. Utterly classic Cabernet with serious inherent sweetness to its dark berry, licorice and floral flavors. Finishes with noble tannins, an element of sexy oak spices and incredible mounting length. I found myself wondering if this impeccably balanced wine (the pH is 3.8 at the most, according to assistant winemaker Elliott) will ever really shut down in the bottle. Still, it would be a shame not to give it at least a couple years of cellaring when it’s released in the fall of 2021. (this Cabernet Sauvignon actually contains tiny percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, but the two varieties make up less than 5% of the wine).”
Anthony Mueller-Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2016 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a deep core of fruit and dusty minerality on the nose, with underlying aromas of rich red cherries, black plum, cassis and a soft, savory tone. Full-bodied on the palate, the wine is still youthfully tight, with a firm, structured and broad-shouldered core and long, complex finish. Boldly structured tannins and a firm crunchiness to the wine make this serious Cabernet a special treat. You can bet that once it’s released, this is going to be a collector’s wine. Just give it time—it’s going to age like a champion. 955 cases produced.”
Jeb Dunnuck 95 points “All varietal and aged in 70% new oak, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon sports a deep purple color as well as impressive Cabernet notes of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and cedar pencil. It’s a rich, powerful, full-bodied wine with plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. It needs 3-5 years of bottle age but is a beautiful wine that’s going to age gracefully. Hats off to winemaker Andrew Trio for another beautiful set of wines!”
Corliss Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2016 750ML ($109.95) $89 pre-arrival special
Stephen Tanzer-Vinous 97 points “Dark medium ruby. Multidimensional nose melds crushed currant, blueberry, blackberry, violet, licorice and coffee. Boasts extraordinary grain and textural density: plush, broad and savory, saturating every square millimeter of the mouth without leaving any impression of weightiness. Utterly classic Cabernet with serious inherent sweetness to its dark berry, licorice and floral flavors. Finishes with noble tannins, an element of sexy oak spices and incredible mounting length. I found myself wondering if this impeccably balanced wine (the pH is 3.8 at the most, according to assistant winemaker Elliott) will ever really shut down in the bottle. Still, it would be a shame not to give it at least a couple years of cellaring when it’s released in the fall of 2021. (this Cabernet Sauvignon actually contains tiny percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, but the two varieties make up less than 5% of the wine).”
Anthony Mueller-Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2016 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a deep core of fruit and dusty minerality on the nose, with underlying aromas of rich red cherries, black plum, cassis and a soft, savory tone. Full-bodied on the palate, the wine is still youthfully tight, with a firm, structured and broad-shouldered core and long, complex finish. Boldly structured tannins and a firm crunchiness to the wine make this serious Cabernet a special treat. You can bet that once it’s released, this is going to be a collector’s wine. Just give it time—it’s going to age like a champion. 955 cases produced.”
Jeb Dunnuck 95 points “All varietal and aged in 70% new oak, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon sports a deep purple color as well as impressive Cabernet notes of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and cedar pencil. It’s a rich, powerful, full-bodied wine with plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. It needs 3-5 years of bottle age but is a beautiful wine that’s going to age gracefully. Hats off to winemaker Andrew Trio for another beautiful set of wines!”
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Wine Spectator Insider Reviews Cayuse
We adore the wines from Christophe Baron. His cuvees have been some of the most allocated and in-demand wines from Walla Walla for over twenty years. Representing the pinnacle of the region’s reds, we’re never surprised when top notch scores are released, just pleased as punch that we continue to be able to offer you these mailing list-mostly gems:
Cayuse Vineyards Cailloux Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2019 750ML ($149.95) $128 special
Case-3 Cayuse Vineyards Cailloux Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2019 750ML ($449.95) $359 special (that’s only $119.67/bottle!)
Wine Spectator 97 points “Dynamic and well-sculpted, this Syrah is Washington at its best, offering rich and fragrant river stone, blueberry, fresh violet and bacon fat flavors that build tension and distinction on the long, savory finish. Drink now through 2035. —T.F.”
Cayuse Vineyards Cailloux Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2019 750ML ($149.95) $128 special
Case-3 Cayuse Vineyards Cailloux Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2019 750ML ($449.95) $359 special (that’s only $119.67/bottle!)
Wine Spectator 97 points “Dynamic and well-sculpted, this Syrah is Washington at its best, offering rich and fragrant river stone, blueberry, fresh violet and bacon fat flavors that build tension and distinction on the long, savory finish. Drink now through 2035. —T.F.”
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Cayuse Vineyards En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2019 750ML ($149.95) $128 special
Wine Spectator 97 points “A wine with dimension and detail, this Syrah is both structured and polished, with raspberry and blueberry flavors framed by river rock, black olive and bacon fat accents as this builds tension and richness toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. —T.F.”
Cayuse Vineyards Wallah Wallah Special Series Syrah #12, Walla Walla Valley 2018 1.5L ($319.95) $289 special
Wine Spectator 96 points “A dynamic red, detailed and well-focused, with vibrant black raspberry, crushed stone, bacon fat and green peppercorn flavors that march on the long finish to fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. —T.F.”
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Staff Pick: Duckhorn Napa Cab
Xavier:
Time to put your ducks in a row: I’m thinking a nice grilled fillet on the BBQ tonight paired with the 2019 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon!
The iconic Duckhorn brand and its equally impressive portfolio of estates are always a predictably high quality and palatable choice for me. Since the late 1970’s Duckhorn has been following the vision of owners Dan & Margaret Duckhorn by producing a balanced, complex, age-worthy and yet approachable style of Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2019 vintage features a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and is aged 16 months in 100% French oak (50% new, 50% neutral).
Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019 750ML ($79.95) $59 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Winemaker notes “Beautifully rich and complex, this wine offers enticing aromas of huckleberry jam, black cherry and cinnamon spice, with hints of bay leaf, maple and violets. The lush dark berry and sweet baking spice notes are echoed on the palate, where the flavors are framed by a firm underlying structure and fine, dusty tannins that add depth and nuance to a long, robust finish.”
Time to put your ducks in a row: I’m thinking a nice grilled fillet on the BBQ tonight paired with the 2019 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon!
The iconic Duckhorn brand and its equally impressive portfolio of estates are always a predictably high quality and palatable choice for me. Since the late 1970’s Duckhorn has been following the vision of owners Dan & Margaret Duckhorn by producing a balanced, complex, age-worthy and yet approachable style of Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2019 vintage features a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and is aged 16 months in 100% French oak (50% new, 50% neutral).
Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019 750ML ($79.95) $59 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Winemaker notes “Beautifully rich and complex, this wine offers enticing aromas of huckleberry jam, black cherry and cinnamon spice, with hints of bay leaf, maple and violets. The lush dark berry and sweet baking spice notes are echoed on the palate, where the flavors are framed by a firm underlying structure and fine, dusty tannins that add depth and nuance to a long, robust finish.”
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Belle Pente
Brian O’Donnell planted the Belle Pente vineyard in the mid-90’s and has been one of the most important producers ever since, harnessing the inherent power of his site while giving the wines elegance and grace. That set of traits, combined with a commitment to bottle-aging before release, has created a strong following in both Portland’s restaurant community and at-home drinkers.
The (organically farmed) estate vineyard is located in the heart of Yamhill-Carlton, and the AVA’s characteristic power and richness inform most of these wines (save the excellent, Dundee Hills-based Murto Vineyard, a mainstay since ’97). Brian manages to ride the line between substantial Pinot and pretty elegance, making for wines that are thrilling to drink at all stages of their life. He’s also a master of richer, Alsatian inspired whites that have an equal track record of aging.
We offer a wide swath of the Belle Pente wines, including some cherished and rare older vintages. These are perfect for drinking today or an extend sleep in your cellar. Shop the entire collection on our web store or browse our offerings below!
“Brian O’Donnell always releases his wines after a year or so of bottle age so these 2016s represent his current offerings. Long-time followers of his Pinots will instantly recognize the house style, which emphasizes freshness and expressive, floral-driven aromatics. While the 2016s are less structured than the ‘15s here there’s plenty of depth to the wines, which also possess the balance to reward long cellaring.” -Josh Raynolds, Vinous
In Stock Now from Belle Pente:
Belle Pente Belle Pente Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton 2010 750ML ($59.95) $49 special, 1 bottle in stock now
Stephen Tanzer 92 points “Vivid red. High-pitched aromas of black raspberry, Asian spices and fresh rose. Juicy, penetrating and pure, offering vibrant red berry and bitter cherry flavors that gain flesh and weight with aeration. Darker fruit notes come up on the clinging finish, with its lingering floral and spicecake qualities. Very suave pinot, with the balance to age but plenty of upfront appeal as well.” ST
The (organically farmed) estate vineyard is located in the heart of Yamhill-Carlton, and the AVA’s characteristic power and richness inform most of these wines (save the excellent, Dundee Hills-based Murto Vineyard, a mainstay since ’97). Brian manages to ride the line between substantial Pinot and pretty elegance, making for wines that are thrilling to drink at all stages of their life. He’s also a master of richer, Alsatian inspired whites that have an equal track record of aging.
We offer a wide swath of the Belle Pente wines, including some cherished and rare older vintages. These are perfect for drinking today or an extend sleep in your cellar. Shop the entire collection on our web store or browse our offerings below!
“Brian O’Donnell always releases his wines after a year or so of bottle age so these 2016s represent his current offerings. Long-time followers of his Pinots will instantly recognize the house style, which emphasizes freshness and expressive, floral-driven aromatics. While the 2016s are less structured than the ‘15s here there’s plenty of depth to the wines, which also possess the balance to reward long cellaring.” -Josh Raynolds, Vinous
In Stock Now from Belle Pente:
Belle Pente Belle Pente Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton 2010 750ML ($59.95) $49 special, 1 bottle in stock now
Stephen Tanzer 92 points “Vivid red. High-pitched aromas of black raspberry, Asian spices and fresh rose. Juicy, penetrating and pure, offering vibrant red berry and bitter cherry flavors that gain flesh and weight with aeration. Darker fruit notes come up on the clinging finish, with its lingering floral and spicecake qualities. Very suave pinot, with the balance to age but plenty of upfront appeal as well.” ST
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Belle Pente Belle Pente Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton 2015 750ML ($44.95) $39 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 94 points “Shimmering red. Powerful aromas of fresh red berries, cherry pit, blood orange and minerals, with a touch of licorice adding depth. Sweet and seamless in the mouth, offering densely packed black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that put on weight and pick up a spicy topnote with air. Shows very good breadth and seamless texture, finishing with impressive clarity, harmonious tannins and a lingering red fruit preserve quality.”
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Belle Pente Belle Pente Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton 2016 750ML ($44.95) $36 special, 8 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 93 points “Deep, bright-rimmed scarlet. Powerful red and blue fruit, floral and exotic spice qualities on the deeply perfumed nose, which is energized by a building mineral flourish. Concentrated yet lively in style, showing fine delineation and spicy lift to the appealingly sweet raspberry, boysenberry and spicecake flavors. The floral note repeats emphatically on a very long, smooth finish framed by smooth, well-judged tannins.”
Decanter 91 points “The 2016 vintage was ripe, but not overly so, and the grapes were mostly destemmed. The wine was racked into casks (25% new) and aged for just over a year. The result shows forward black-cherry aromas along with a bit of oak spice and smoke. The wine’s texture is seductive, with a silky feel to the tannins, good density and satisfying length.”
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Belle Pente Belle Pente Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton 2017 750ML ($44.95) $39 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 93 points “Deep, vivid red. Expressive aromas of black raspberry, cola, potpourri and baking spices. Sappy and seamless in texture, offering energetic red berry and cherry preserve, allspice and candied rose flavors that show fine definition and back-end cut. Finishes long and silky, with harmonious tannins folding smoothly into the lingering fruit.”
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Belle Pente Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District 2014 750ML ($69.95) $55 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Belle Pente Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District 2014 1.5L ($149.95) $109 special, 1 magnum in stock now
Josh Raynolds 95 points “Limpid ruby-red. Powerful blue fruit liqueur, violet pastille, incense and smoky mineral aromas, along with hints of cola and exotic spices. Appealingly sweet and expansive on the palate, offering densely packed black raspberry, boysenberry, mocha and floral pastille flavors and a strong spicecake note. Supple, well-knit tannins give shape to the intensely fruit-driven finish, which lingers with outstanding persistence and building sweetness.”
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Belle Pente Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District 2015 750ML ($59.95) $49 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Belle Pente Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District 2015 1.5L ($149.95) $109 special, 1 magnum in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 95 points “Deep, bright-rimmed red. A highly complex bouquet evokes red berry preserve and cherry aromas, along with sexy Asian spice, rose oil and smoky mineral accents. Shows impressive delineation on the palate, offering concentrated, spice-tinged red fruit liqueur, cola and spicecake flavors that pick up a strong floral pastille nuance with air. Finishes extremely long and pure, with fine-grained tannins providing shape and grip to lingering raspberry and bitter chocolate notes.”
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Belle Pente Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District 2016 750ML ($59.95) $49 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 95 points “Limpid ruby-red. Expansive red and blue fruit scents show superb clarity and complementary suggestions of succulent flowers, exotic spices and a hint of smoky minerality that builds with air. Juicy, appealingly sweet and energetic on the palate, offering boysenberry, black raspberry, five-spice powder and candied rose flavors that are supported by a spine of juicy acidity. The floral note carries emphatically through an impressively long finish that features well-integrated tannins and lingering red fruit character.”
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Belle Pente Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District 2017 750ML ($59.95) $51.90 special, 8 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 95 points “Glistening ruby-red. Mineral- and spice-accented red and blue fruit, cola, incense and succulent floral qualities on the highly perfumed nose. Juicy, appealingly sweet black raspberry, mulberry and cherry flavors show very good depth as well as energy and pick up a candied rose nuance on the back half. Finishes impressively long and smooth, displaying slowly building tannins and resonating floral and mineral character. 12% whole clusters.”
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Belle Pente Murto Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2015 750ML ($49.95) $37 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 94 points “Brilliant red. Highly expressive aromas of fresh red/blue fruits, potpourri, baking spices and candied rose. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering penetrating raspberry, cherry liqueur and spicecake flavors that are highlighted by a zesty mineral note. Intensely flavored and sharply delineated, with an impressively long, perfumed finish that delivers firm mineral cut and resonating floral character.”
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Belle Pente Murto Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2016 750ML ($44.95) $37 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 95 points “Shimmering magenta. A highly complex bouquet evokes ripe raspberry and boysenberry, exotic spices, incense and smoky minerals, and a sexy floral note gains strength as the wine opens up. Conveys a compelling blend of richness and finesse, showing seamless texture and intense red and blue fruit, floral pastille and spicecake qualities on the palate. Finishes extremely long and smooth, with discreet tannins framing lingering floral and berry notes.”
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Belle Pente Murto Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2017 750ML ($44.95) $39 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 94 points “Brilliant crimson. Spice-accented raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by hints of woodsmoke, incense and baking spices. Supple and sharply focused on the palate, offering sweet red fruit, spicecake and floral pastille flavors that tighten up as the wine gains air. Fine-grained tannins frame the impressively long, spice-laced finish, which shows fine definition and reverberating florality.”
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Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme
Arriving Friday
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône 2019 750ML ($59.95) $48 pre-arrival special
Case-12 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône 2019 750ML ($649.95) $519 pre-arrival special (that’s only $43.25/bottle and the lowest listed price in the USA today!)
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 93 points “Deep violet. Ripe, spice-accented dark berry and cherry preserve scents show strong garrigue and floral accents. Pliant in texture and broad in the mouth, offering sappy boysenberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors and a peppery topnote. Finishes long and gently chewy, with the floral and spice notes repeating.”
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 92 points “Full-bodied, rich and highly textural, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Telegramme is atypically concentrated and dense, reflecting the addition of more old-vine Grenache to the cuvée. Black cherries, salted licorice and dark chocolate all make appearances, and the wine finishes long and velvety.”
Jeb Dunnuck 92 points “Bottled early in May, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Télégramme offers a big, up-front, impressive style with classic red and blue fruits as well as licorice, peppery herbs, and crushed stone-like minerality. It has medium to full body, ripe, polished tannins, and a terrific level of class and elegance.”
Case-12 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône 2019 750ML ($649.95) $519 pre-arrival special (that’s only $43.25/bottle and the lowest listed price in the USA today!)
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 93 points “Deep violet. Ripe, spice-accented dark berry and cherry preserve scents show strong garrigue and floral accents. Pliant in texture and broad in the mouth, offering sappy boysenberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors and a peppery topnote. Finishes long and gently chewy, with the floral and spice notes repeating.”
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 92 points “Full-bodied, rich and highly textural, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Telegramme is atypically concentrated and dense, reflecting the addition of more old-vine Grenache to the cuvée. Black cherries, salted licorice and dark chocolate all make appearances, and the wine finishes long and velvety.”
Jeb Dunnuck 92 points “Bottled early in May, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Télégramme offers a big, up-front, impressive style with classic red and blue fruits as well as licorice, peppery herbs, and crushed stone-like minerality. It has medium to full body, ripe, polished tannins, and a terrific level of class and elegance.”
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Arriving Friday
Domaine Anita
Picture the cost of a Côte de Nuits single parcel bottling from a top scoring producer working with 50+ year old sustainably grown estate vines. Now move the decimal place over two spaces to the left, and you’re in grand cru Beaujolais territory. Originally a professional cyclist from Bresse, Anita Kuhnel fell in love with Beaujolais during visits. She purchased vines in 2015 and began producing stunning single-parcel Beaujolais.
“‘I am committed to putting all my energy into making the best wines every day,’ Anita declares. ‘This is why I chose to opt for plot cultivation, which allows each bottle to reflect the character of each plot.’ She calls this whole exercise ‘Making the plots talk.'” –Importer note
Half of our allocation arrives tomorrow and the rest lands Friday, July 29th. Snap up your allocation before the world, and pricing, catches up!
Arriving Friday, July 22nd:
Domaine Anita Morgon Prestige, Beaujolais 2020 750ML ($34.95) $29 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 95 points “Welcome to the black heart of Morgon! So dense, concentrated and ripe with serious tannins, but a wonderfully plush texture on the expansive palate. Then the mineral freshness pushes through at the powerful, yet finely etched finish. If you can find actual black cherries that smell like this, then let me know! Drink or hold.”
“‘I am committed to putting all my energy into making the best wines every day,’ Anita declares. ‘This is why I chose to opt for plot cultivation, which allows each bottle to reflect the character of each plot.’ She calls this whole exercise ‘Making the plots talk.'” –Importer note
Half of our allocation arrives tomorrow and the rest lands Friday, July 29th. Snap up your allocation before the world, and pricing, catches up!
Arriving Friday, July 22nd:
Domaine Anita Morgon Prestige, Beaujolais 2020 750ML ($34.95) $29 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 95 points “Welcome to the black heart of Morgon! So dense, concentrated and ripe with serious tannins, but a wonderfully plush texture on the expansive palate. Then the mineral freshness pushes through at the powerful, yet finely etched finish. If you can find actual black cherries that smell like this, then let me know! Drink or hold.”
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Domaine Anita Moulin-a-Vent La Rochelle, Beaujolais 2020 750ML ($37.95) $31.90 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 96 points “This Beaujolais masterpiece is so concentrated and so pure, with lush, velvety sensuality that reminds me of great Pomerol. But there’s also almost breathtaking brightness, thanks to the magical combination of gamay and granite. Great mineral freshness at the ripe yet pristine finish. Drink or hold.”
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Domaine Anita Moulin-a-Vent ‘Les Caves’ Tres Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais 2020 750ML ($29.95) $24 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 94 points “What a beautiful nose of violets and ripe (but not overripe) blackberries this has! So succulent, with a wonderful interplay of creaminess, fine tannins and mineral freshness on the concentrated, medium-bodied palate. Very long, velvety finish with so much finesse! Drink or hold.”
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Arriving Friday, July 29th:
Domaine Anita Chenas Les Brureaux, Beaujolais 2020 750ML ($34.95) $28 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 94 points “Pure violets on the nose pull you into this Chenas, which is brimming with sour-cherry fruit, wrapped around a core of fine tannins. Intense, stony minerality at the powerful yet refined finish. So focused and uplifting! Drink or hold.”
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Domaine Anita Fleurie Les Moriers, Beaujolais 2020 750ML ($29.95) $24 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 93 points “Stunning black-cherry fruit is married to generous, fine tannins and very lively acidity that lights up this rather bold wine. So many violets and ripe blackberries that this well-structured wine slips down very easily. Quite some allspice character at the long finish. Drink or hold.”
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Domaine Anita Fleurie Les Poncie, Beaujolais 2020 750ML ($29.95) $24 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 93 points “Dense violet and sour-cherry nose with just a hint of licorice. Very fresh and vital with quite a serious tannins structure for a Beaujolais Cru, this is still very young with tremendous energy. Quite dry finish, but in a very positive way, and one that reminds me of wines from cooler locations in the Northern Rhone. Drink or hold.”
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Domaine Anita Morgon ‘Chateau-Gaillard’, Beaujolais 2020 750ML ($24.95) $21.90 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 94 points “Stunning nose of ripe blackberries, the blackest cherries and smoke, with just a touch of balsamic vinegar. Ripe and firm with a ton of crushed-stone minerality. Very radical, but in the best possible way! All this needs is a bit of time in the bottle to resolve the substantial, fine tannins and crisp acidity. Great aging potential! Drinkable now, but best from 2024.”
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