Marie Courtin Manigence
$239.99
The champagnes from Marie-Courtin are truly something special. An ultra-fine, floating style with total fineness. Just delicate and so chic, yet absolutely unique in style thanks to uncompromising biodynamics. All her wines grow in a single plot of 2.5 hectares, which is also the total size of the domain that Dominque Moreau founded in 2000. Because all her wines come from a single vineyard, she has decided to emphasize the differences in champagnes through vinification. There are wines matured in wood, amphorae, enamel tanks and one without sulphur. All come from the 2.5 hectares of single vineyard on the Kimmeridge marl soil of the Soden, on the Côte des Bar. Winemaker Dominique Moreau, who named the estate after her grandmother, is a master of purism. Her champagnes, yesterday's entry, so to speak, are flooded with light, delicate and elegant, they always possess a suppleness and a high degree of drinking pleasure.
Durigutti Malbec Reserva
$34.99
Hector and Pablo Durigutti were born in Mendoza, the cradle of Argentinian wine and were raised together. Their childhood and their home were always connected to a sensorial world, with aromas, ingredients and flavours that, over time, motivated them to choose the path to become enologists. As adults, they would find these familiar memories and similar passions. In 2002 they dedicated their efforts to the creation of a small family winery. Today the brothers have evolved to form a new generation of winemakers, leading an evolutionary change in Argentina’s viticulture. Their range includes the value-driven Abeja wines and the upper-tier Las Compuertas offerings produced from the oldest vineyard sites.
From one of the rock stars of the Argentine wine scene! With 18 months in new oak barrels, this 100% Malbec from Lujan de Cuyo will certainly make its presence felt in your mouth. Smoky, toasty, and minty aromas fill the air, but as this wine opens up, we find well-developed red and black fruits like black cherry and raspberry. Always garners high marks from the wine critics, and our customers love it, too.
Odoul Coquard Chambolle Les Fremieres
$157.99
In the prestigious Burgundy region, Domaine Odoul-Coquard stands out for its long-standing commitment to exceptional winemaking. Over 4 generations, the estate has honed its craft to produce wines that vividly express the character of their varied terroirs and reflect a harmonious balance of tradition and innovation, resulting in wines of remarkable complexity and elegance.
Located in Morey-Saint-Denis, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, Domaine Odoul-Coquard was founded in the early 20th century and has remained family-owned and operated for four generations. Today, Sébastien Odoul continues this legacy, drawing from his extensive experience at acclaimed Burgundy producers such as Domaine Dujac, and Domaine Thierry Mortet. These prestigious experiences deeply informed his winemaking approach, balancing tradition with contemporary techniques. In 2004, Sébastien returned to the family estate to work alongside his parents, Sylvette and Thierry, before taking over as winemaker in 2009.
Coca i Fito Garnatxa
$91.99
Born in the heart of Alt Penedès to a family of farmers, brothers Toni and Miquel Coca i Fitó have forged parallel and complementary paths throughout their lives, which ultimately converged in 2006 with the realization of a shared dream: the Coca i Fitó winemaking project. Situated in Montsant, they have 30 hectares of vineyards sprawling across various municipalities, come together with the aim of crafting wines full of soul and identity.
Montsant, like the Priorat, is a remarkably beautiful region with steep mountains that rise more than 3,300 feet above sea level. The climate is harsh: hot summers and bitter winters. The vines are planted directly on the steep hillsides, on what are called "costers" or terraces A truly special and fascinating wine, full of nuances. Made quite traditionally from a severe selection of old-vine Grenache grapes. Clean and clear initial aromas of mature red fruits with local herbs, sweet spices, elegant yet fresh attack, enduring on the palate. Despite being from the 2014 vintage, the wine is still remarkably youthful, displaying the power that can be achieved from old-vine Grenache.
Odoul Coquard Bourgogne Rouge
$67.99
In the prestigious Burgundy region, Domaine Odoul-Coquard stands out for its long-standing commitment to exceptional winemaking. Over 4 generations, the estate has honed its craft to produce wines that vividly express the character of their varied terroirs and reflect a harmonious balance of tradition and innovation, resulting in wines of remarkable complexity and elegance.
Located in Morey-Saint-Denis, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, Domaine Odoul-Coquard was founded in the early 20th century and has remained family-owned and operated for four generations. Today, Sébastien Odoul continues this legacy, drawing from his extensive experience at acclaimed Burgundy producers such as Domaine Dujac, and Domaine Thierry Mortet. These prestigious experiences deeply informed his winemaking approach, balancing tradition with contemporary techniques. In 2004, Sébastien returned to the family estate to work alongside his parents, Sylvette and Thierry, before taking over as winemaker in 2009.
Angove Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache
$19.99
Angove has a hit with this blend of shiraz, mourvedre and grenache that tastes decidedly Rhone -like, with aromas of ripe raspberry, dark cherry and spiced plum are layered with hints of black pepper, dried herbs and a subtle earthy complexity. The palate is medium to full-bodied, showcasing the plush fruit of Grenache, the structural backbone of Shiraz, and the savoury depth of Mourvèdre. Silky tannins and a gentle oak influence frame a lingering finish of red fruits, spice and a touch of cocoa. Great Value!
Philipponnat RR Brut Champagne
$104.99
The Philipponnat family has been growing grapes in Champagne since 1522. The House was founded in 1910 by Pierre Philipponnat. Charles Philipponnat took over as CEO in 1999 and has improved the quality and production vastly by implementing smaller oak barrels, keeping different vineyard plots separate and utilizing only the first press grapes It's made from a blend of 65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier from first press juice, mainly from Grand and Premier Crus grapes from the heart of the Champagne wine-growing area.
20 to 30% of the reserve wines are aged in wooden barrels using the solera system to incorporate older wines without losing freshness.
It's vinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation and reserve wines are aged in casks to allow the aromas to develop complexity. It has a typical dosage of (8 g/litre) to maintain a balance between freshness, fruitiness and vinosity without masking the wine’s character and purity. It's aged on the lees in the domaine’s cellars at a constant temperature of 12°C for three
years, far longer than the legal minimum requirement of 15 months.
Durigutti Compuertas Victoria
$89.99
It all began in 2007 with the first five hectares of an old Malbec vineyard that the brothers acquired a few steps from the winery, on Callejón de la Reta. Since then, a path of recovery and revaluation of the history and traditions of an emblematic wine region of Lujan de Cuyo begins: Las Compuertas. Over the years, more hectares were added to the project, today 31, and they baptized this place with the name of their mother, as Finca Victoria. This work seeks to accompany the development of producers in the area who maintain their vineyards with pride in the face of the unstoppable advance of urbanization.
Tedeschi Monte Olmi
$143.99
Tedeschi boasts a deep bond with the Valpolicella region that has kept it on the path of quality and tradition produced exclusively from grapes grown on hillsides. Since 1630, their family has believed in the extraordinary potential of local wine production, enhancing its value in a modern key with innovative production and environmental management methods with the end result of creating wines that are able to evoke emotion and render homage to the magnificent land.
Monte Olmi is the name of the vineyard, located in Pedemonte di Valpolicella, the heart of the Classic Valpolicella zone. Grown on ancient terraces to ensure water removal in case of abundant rainfall, it is one of the crown jewels of the Tedeschi line. Notes of cherry, raspberry and red currant combined with a hint of Slavonia oak. The taste is elegant and robust. Best consumed within 15-20 years of the vintage date.