Delamotte Blanc de Blanc
$143.99
Founded in 1760 in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, a grand cru village located in la Côte des Blancs, Champagne Delamotte works this enchanting terroir to grow chardonnay, the dominant white grape variety used to make Champagne. Well-reputed among sommeliers and wine enthusiasts, their champagnes are known for their consistency, delicacy and exceptional character. For over 260 years, we have been developing four different cuvées, a small range that gives amateurs and experts alike a clear understanding of the art of champagne. Our Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Blancs vintage, Brut and Rosé are quintessential Champagne wines. Their top luxury wine is Salon, very expensive and hard to find, but it's worth knowing that in the years when they don't make Salon (exceptional vintages only) those grapes get declassified into the Delamotte label at a fraction of the price.
Sorelle Bronca Rose Prosecco
$38.99
Sisters Antonella and Ersiliana Bronca have steered their estate along the path of quality since taking over the reins from their father, Livio. Joined by Antonella’s husband, Pietro, a winemaker, and Ersiliana’s daughter Elisa, who a degree in enology, this family team works hard in the vineyard and in the cellar to produce the purest Prosecco out there.
The wines are classified as a Prosecco Colli Conegliano DOCG, the region having achieved DOCG status as of April 2010. In addition, many of their steep, hillside vineyards lie within the borders of the prized Valdobbiadene region, part of the larger UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Sorelle Bronca vineyards are higher in average age than most of the surrounding wineries, where younger, high-production vineyards are prized. Vineyard work and harvest are done by hand for every wine in the range. Modi is a 100% Glera Prosecco from San Pietro di Feletto, at 150-250 meters in elevation. Here, the slopes are very steep, at 60% in grade. The L’Ovest is from the Valdobbiadene DOCG, from three vineyards (Lavina rossa, Scanolera, and Rive) in the western section of the appellation, in the towns of Col San Martino, Colbertaldo, and Farrò. Work in the winery’s 20 hectares of vineyards is impeccable, and they work as naturally as possible, without the use of chemicals.
Raventos Mas Del Serral
$364.99
Northwest of Barcelona, in the Anoia Valley countryside, surrounded by the Sierra of Montserrat Mountains, is a distinguished family vineyard dating back five hundred years, where some of the finest, most innovative and most inspiring Spanish wines have been cultivated: the Raventós estate. Manuel Raventós, 20th generation winemaker in this area, created in 1986 the first estate-bottled and estate-produced sparkling wine in Spain with the first vintage of Raventós i Blanc. An estate where since 1497 the same family has been working– probably one of the longest-documented viticultural family traditions in the world. Following his father and his grandfather’s dream, Pepe Raventós, the 21st generation, joined Raventós i Blanc with the aim of pursuing excellence in every detail of the winery. Pepe’s spirit of innovation and perfectionism inspired him to create a world-class sparkling wine unlike any other- one made distinct by its minerality. It's safe to say that Raventos is the best sparkling wine producer in Spain and the Mas del Serral is a wine that can rival anything from Champagne.
Alvear Pedro Ximenez Anada Sherry
$40.99
Pedro Ximenéz Sherry is a rich dessert wine made from Pedro Ximenez grapes, hand-picked and dried in the sun before pressing. The sweet must is then fortified with grape spirit, before starting a careful ageing process. Intoxicating aromas of coffee, cream and toffee with delighful toasted notes. The taste is rich and smooth with lingering cocoa and mocha. Delicious with blue cheese.
El Maestro Sierra Fino
$47.99
The passing time and its core idea of quality over quantity have made El Maestro Sierra wines into little works of art; wines of extreme age and quality, and recognized all over the world. That is the philosophy of the winery that, since 1976, has been undertaken by the owner, Mrs. Pilar Plá Pechovierto, along with her daughter, Maria del Carmen Borrego Plá. A calm and gradual transfer throughout the last years in which the winery, teacher and scientist has been adding to the already extraordinary business work of her mother her personal imprint deepening with scientific rigor in the diffusion of the Sherry wines culture. Before and now, in the new stage, the winery has deserved to be included, twice in the last ten years among the 100 Best Wineries in the World, in 2011 and 2017.
Ridge Petite Sirah Lytton Springs
$90.99
From Ridge:
Lytton Springs, in Sonoma County, became part of the Ridge estate in 1991. A quarter century’s experience with this vineyard had convinced us that it was an exceptional piece of ground. The oldest Petite Sirah vines on our Lytton Estate were planted in 1901 and the youngest in 2008. We made our first wine from the property in 1972. In 2002, we began bottling portions of the Petite Sirah as a separate wine for a limited release, up until then it had always been included in the Lytton Springs Zinfandel. In 2003 we made another limited release and in 2009 our first national release.
From KWM: For many California wine lovers Ridge holds a special place in their hearts and on their palates. They make a wide array of wines from their two wineries, the original Monte Bello winery in Santa Cruz and the Sonoma winery in Healdsburg, and rarely, if ever, miss the mark. Chief winemaker Paul Draper is a legend, and deservedly so.
Elderton Command Shiraz
$121.99
The 2006 Shiraz Command is a glass-coating opaque purple. Aromas of scorched earth, pencil lead, sandalwood, meat blood, game, and blueberry are followed by a dense, voluptuous, layered Shiraz with tons of flavor. Impeccably balanced and concealing enough structure for 5-7 years of cellaring, it will offer a drinking window extending from 2015 to 2026. 94 Robert Parker
Malivoire Gamay Small Lot
$30.59
A gorgeous Gamay from Niagara's renowned Malivoire winery! "Fragrances imply cranberry, raspberry, red currant and paprika. A sip is fruity, juicy in the mouth, and tastes of black cherry, almond, pepper and cassis. Enjoy now through 2022," according to the winery team. "Pair with smoked brisket, confit duck, roast chicken or grilled boar chop."
Isole E Olena Chianti Classico
$63.99
Isole e Olena is one of the top wine estates in Tuscany. Floral aromatics follow through to a well-articulated expression of small red fruits, wild herbs and tobacco, with a very pretty, almost Pinot-like clarity.