Wines
- Domaine Berthoumieu Madiran Cuvée Charles de Batz 2017$21.98Availability:In Stock
From the importer: The domaine’s top red wine is the cuvée Charles de Batz, which was the original name of d'Artignan. The wine is composed of 90% Tannat with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from vines that are between 50 and 100 years old. After being completely destemmed, the Cabernet and Tannat are fermented separately in cement tanks. During this time, a bit of micro-oxygenation or microboullage takes place. The wine then goes into oak (50% new) in an underground cellar where it also undergoes malolactic fermentation. After 12 months in wood, it is blended and bottled after a very light filtration.
Very ripe, rich Madiran that takes no prisoners. This wine succeeds in obtaining more fruit than tannin! The color is nearly opaque—wine doesn't get much darker than this. It displays notes of black fruit (blackcurrant and blackberry) along with just a hint of red fruit. There is a cedar-like creaminess to the oak which is extremely well-integrated. Tannins pick up on the finish but, let's face it, this is Madiran and that is to be expected. These tannins seem to dissolve when the wine is matched with richly flavored meats like leg of lamb, duck, goose or game.
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 9 LEFT! - Mussio Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2022$11.98Availability:In Stock
The best bang-for-the-buck 'house' Pinot Grigio we've tasted...a lotta wine for $12!
Learn More - Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Friuli Colli Orientali 2022JS92$27.98Availability:In Stock
92 Points! Attractive aromas of nectarines and pears with spices, dried flowers, chalk and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, sleek and juicy, with the textural feeling of ripe stone fruit. Very approachable and seductive. Creamy finish. Drink now. Screw cap. - JamesSuckling.com
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- El Paraguas Atlántico Blanco 2020$26.98Availability:In Stock
92% Treixadura, 8% Albariño. The Ribeiro is a perfect place for viticulture because of the diversity of grape varieties and soil types. This wine comes from three different vineyard parcels that exist within a five mile radius of each other. One is by the river at a low altitude (the location of Fai un Sol de Carallo, called La Cabrita) and composed of pure granite; another is on well exposed terraces of schist (the location of La Sombrilla, called La Castiñeira); the third (called Château El Paraguas) is the highest altitude and further back away from the river at a high altitude on granite and surrounded by forests and next to their winery.
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Vine Age 1892 (45%) 1997 (45%), 2009 (10%)HURRY, ONLY 6 LEFT! -
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- Garzón Tannat Single Vineyard 2018JS94$24.98Availability:In Stock
94 Points! Extremely perfumed with violet and blueberry aromas that follow through to a full body with creamy, refined tannins. Wonderful depth, due to the compact fruit and vertical line of tannins. Black pepper to the dark fruit. Better in two or three years. Try after 2022. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 2 LEFT! - Garzon Tannat Reserva Uruguay 2019JS91$14.98Availability:In Stock
91 Points! A full-bodied red with aromas of black cherries, blackcurrants, violets and black licorice. Tannic and chewy with a firm core of dark fruit. Try from 2023. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 11 LEFT! - Elena Walch Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 2022JS90$19.98Availability:In Stock
90 Points! Fresh, clean and fruity pinot grigio with aromas of lemons, peaches and fresh pears. Crisp and medium-bodied, with a fresh and gentle finish. Drink now. Screw cap. - JamesSuckling.com
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