Morey Coffinet Chassagne Montrachet
$123.99
The Domaine Morey-Coffinet, resulting from the meeting of the vines of two tutelary figures of Chassagne-Montrachet, Marc Morey and Fernand Coffinet, has today an impressive wine-making heritage, grouping several of the best soils of the famous municipality of the Golden Triangle from the Côte de Beaune: In Cailleret, La Romanée, Blanchot-Dessus, Dent de Chien in Chassagne, the mythical Pucelles in Puligny … without forgetting, of course, the famous Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet. Thibault Morey and his father Michel have committed the conversion into Bio of the 5.5 hectares planted with Chardonnay and 3 Ha of Pinot Noir (certified in 2018), vines that were already grown in the fight against aging since the beginning of the 2000s. They do not stop there because, along with some friends, they have also adopted the principles of bio-dynamism.
They are precise, and rigorous wines.
AF Gos Bourgogne Haute Cotes d Nuis
$66.99
Domaine A.F. GROS is a vineyard located in Burgundy, in Pommard, which was founded by Anne-Françoise GROS. The creation of the estate dates back to 1988.b François PARENT, originally from Pommard, is Anne-Françoise's husband. He has been the winemaker of the Domaine's wines since its creation. His know-how and reputation are recognized worldwide and his wines are a perfect expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, a unique combination of elegance and depth. Today, two of their three children work on the Domaine, Caroline, and Mathias. The brother and sister share the winemaking, and the other the management, development, and marketing of the domaine's wines.
Roland Lavantureux Chablis
$58.99
This family began their adventure in Chablis as growers but that changed in 1979. Marine and Gervais began to sell the wines from the domaine in “feuilettes” (132-litre barrels, typical of Chablis) in Auxerre and Paris. Roland Lavanurteux was the first to bottle the wines in 1979 and it was at that moment that he gave his name to the domaine. Together with Brigitte, their parents then expanded the domaine from 5 hectares to 20 hectares and continued to develop the business in France and abroad. Since 2010, Arnaud and David have continued to write the domaine’s history with the enlargement of the cellar in 2012 in anticipation of the domaine’s new projects: Taking the reins of another family domaine (created by our maternal grandparents) in Bourgogne Epineul and Bourgogne Tonnerre. The first bottles from the 50+ year old vines were produced in 2020. They have also acquired new parcels in Chablis, notably in Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey.
Unico Zelo Gewurztraminer
$35.99
Unico Zelo champions Australian culture with playful, sustainable wines crafted from drought-resistant grapes for easy enjoyment and a fresh perspective on Australian wine. Bursting with ideas, they found a tiny spot at the Old Woollen Mills in the Lobethal - in the heart of the northern Adelaide Hills. Their winery was completed in 2021 and they purchased some vineyard land in 2022 (they were purchasing most of their grapes from other growers). The wines are naturally made and generally delicious.
Selbach Alte Reben Riesling
$40.99
The ambitiousness of Johannes Selbach has made this estate the region’s most prominent rising star. Since 1989, always among the very best wines in this collection, and 2001 is no exception. Johannes describes his style: “You may have noticed our wines are a bit drier the last two vintages than they used to be,” said Johannes Selbach. “We know how to make reductive fruit-bombs that get high scores and stand out in big tastings,” he continued, “but the problem is everyone writes about those wines but nobody drinks them. We want to make wines for food, that people can use in their everyday lives.” The 2020 Alte Reben is juicy and bursting with stone fruits and citrus and a bottle tends to dissapear quickly.
Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling
$55.99
Dr Loosen has been in the same family for more than 200 years and its present guardian, Ernst Loosen, is one of the great characters of the wine world. He assumed ownership of the estate in 1988 and immediately realised that with ungrafted vines averaging 70 years of age, in some of Germany's best-rated vineyards, gave him the raw materials to create stunningly intense, world-class wines. To achieve this, he dramatically reduced his crop size and stopped all chemical fertilization, preferring only moderate use of organic fertilizers. And, most importantly, he turned to gentler cellar practices that allowed the wine to develop its full potential with a minimum of handling and technological meddling.
The "Sundial of Wehlen" is one of the greatest vineyards in the Middle Mosel. The soil is almost nothing but broken shards of blue Devonian slate, which gives a lively minerality to the wines. Citrus and white peach flavours predominate when the wines are young, turning to a pure expression of the mineral soil as they age. 100% Riesling from vines of more than 100 years of age. Fermented with indigenous yeast in a 3,000-litre, neutral oak, cask; matured on the full lees for 12 months; no bâtonnage.
Denizot Sancerre Osmoze
$56.99
This is a 19-hectare estate centred in Verdigny, Sancerre, the greatest percentage of vines (90%) are grown on the iconic caillottes soil of Sancerre, which is a gravel-rich limestone-clay soil of Oxfordian origin that produces delicate and elegantly perfumed grapes. Denizot “grand cru” holdings of caillottes include parcels in les Bouffants, Côte de l’Épée, and Monts Damnés. The 8th generation winemaker ---Thibauld Denizotat, is known as the most talented practitioners of blending in Sancerre.
Brick House Ribbon Ridge Chardonnay
$58.99
Founded in 1990 by Doug Tunnell and Melissa Mills, this Ribbon Ridge-based vineyard has become a beacon of organic and biodynamic viticulture. Their journey began with a pledge to forsake conventional herbicides and potent chemicals, resulting in the certification of their entire forty-acre estate for organic production. Today, the Demeter- certified biodynamic® farm emblem graces every bottle, symbolizing their enduring dedication to a holistic and eco-conscious way of life.
Martin Ray Concrete Chard Green Valley
$39.99
The name Martin Ray resonates deeply in the history of California Winemaking. Martin Ray was a pioneer dedicated to crafting single-varietal, region-specific wine from 1943 through 1972 in Saratoga, in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Mentored by Paul Masson, he took a Burgundian approach to his winemaking and developed what is now one of the most historical properties in California, Mount Eden.
Nearly twenty years later, Courtney Benham stumbled upon 1500 cases of Martin Ray wine in a San Jose warehouse. Recognizing his good fortune, and his intent and drive to produce terroir-driven wines, Ray’s historical significance and philosophy resonated with him. Courtney purchased the brand, and since 1990 has been committed to the production of artisanal wines.