A Very Special Wine Boutique

"By making this wine vine known to the public, I have rendered my country as great a service as if I had enabled it to pay back the national debt."~ Thomas JeffersonIf only a modern-day politician could contribute as much to the quality of our life as the late great Thomas Jefferson. He was one of the first advocates of wine in the United States and he is one of the reasons why we have the greatest selection of wines from all around the world in the U.S. today. So, remember...no matter how bad it gets, we still have the best selection of the world’s greatest wines at the most competitive prices in the world here in the U.S. of A. Speaking of GREAT wines from the U.S.A…. I need a few good men or women to help me drink some really fine wine on this occasion our New Kids on the Block California Cult Cabernet Sauvignon wine tasting. We will be sampling some very small production Napa Valley wines from wineries that did not exist before the year 2000. What makes a "cult wine"? Do the producers pick the grapes at night under the full moon? Do they make it under a secret oath or while sacrificing a small farm animal? These ultra-expensive, hard to find wines from California just have more customers than they do bottles to go around. The simplest factor in the economy kicks in with these wines, good old supply and demand. These wines are priced where they are because that’s what they sell for!Come out and experience the next generation of Napa Valley’s elite wines. The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and Gratuity is $350 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. New Napa Valley Cult Cabernet Sauvignon Wine TastingWednesday, April 22nd7:30pm2012 Beau Vigne Owners Reserve 'Guest Cottage' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa2012 Fantesca Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain2013 Realm Cellars The Bard Proprietary Blend Napa2018 Institution Winery Proprietary Red Napa2018 Somnium Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley2019 Adversity Cellars Erba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak2019 Adversity Sage Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley2019 Frias Family Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley2019 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Tokalon Creek Oakville Napa2019 The Vineyardist Calarcadia Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley2021 Pott Agnes Sorel Cabernet Franc Mount Veeder Vineyard NapaMenuSelection of Cheese and CharcuteriePortobello Mushroom Buratta Salad with Beefsteak Tomatoes Piro Extra virgin Olive Oil and Bonini 25-Year Aged Premium Italian Balsamic Vinegar from ModenaProsciutto Wrapped Berkshire Pork Loin Served Over Black Bean Puree with Red Pepper Salsa and Avocado FriesChocolate Crème BruleeThe fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $350 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.All the wines from these great producers on SALE!!Beau Vigne was established in 2002 in Napa Valley by Ed and Trish Snider. The winery, which translates to "beautiful vineyard," started with a few acres of vines in the Atlas Peak appellation, releasing its first wines that same year. It was acquired in 2018 and is now owned by winemaker Julien Fayard.2014 Beau Vigne Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (9 LITER)Price: $2250.00 Sale Price: $1795.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Beau Vigne Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (6 LITER)Price: $1500.00 Sale Price: $1199.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Beau Vigne Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (3 LITER)Price: $750.0 Sale Price: $599.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Beau Vigne Estate Stags Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (6 Liter)Price: $1400.00 Sale Price: $1095.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Beau Vigne Estate Stags Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (9 LITER)Price: $2100.00 Sale Price: $1699.00 Quantity in Stock: 12013 Beau Vigne 'Juliet' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $240.00 Sale Price: $200.00 Quantity in Stock: 22012 Beau Vigne Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (9 LITER)Price: $2250.00 Sale Price: $1795.00 Quantity in Stock: 12012 Beau Vigne 'Cult' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 9 LITERPrice: $2150.00 Sale Price: $1695.00 Quantity in Stock: 12012 Beau Vigne 'Cult' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 6 LITERPrice: $1400.00 Sale Price: $1099.00 Quantity in Stock: 12012 Beau Vigne Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 6 LITERPrice: $1500.00 Sale Price: $1199.00 Quantity in Stock: 12012 Beau Vigne Owners Reserve 'Guest Cottage' Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $240.00 Sale Price: $199.00 Quantity in Stock: 122012 Beau Vigne Owners Reserve 'Guest Cottage' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 9 LITERPrice: $3250.00 Sale Price: $2595.00 Quantity in Stock: 12012 Beau Vigne Estate Stags Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (6 Liter)Price: $1350.00 Sale Price: $1095.0 Quantity in Stock: 12012 Beau Vigne Estate Stags Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $169.00 Sale Price: $139.00 Quantity in Stock: 122012 Beau Vigne Owners Reserve 'Guest Cottage' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 6 LITERPrice: $2150.00 Sale Price: $1695.00 Quantity in Stock: 12012 Beau Vigne Estate Stags Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 9 LITERPrice: $2150.00 Sale Price: $1699.00 Quantity in Stock: 12012 Beau Vigne Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $185.00 Sale Price: $149.00 Quantity in Stock: 102012 Beau Vigne 'Cult' Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $159.00 Sale Price: $129.00 Quantity in Stock: 32011 Beau Vigne 'Juliet' Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 22011 Beau Vigne Romeo Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $120.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 32011 Beau Vigne Soda Canyon Cellars 'Barrel Chaser' Red NapaPrice: $55.00 Sale Price: $45.00 Quantity in Stock: 12011 Beau Vigne Owners Reserve 'Guest Cottage' Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $240.00 Sale Price: $199.00 Quantity in Stock: 62011 Beau Vigne Widows Peak Pinot Noir Fort Ross-Seaview Sonoma CoastPrice: $75.00 Sale Price: $59.00 Quantity in Stock: 42010 Beau Vigne 'Cult' Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $159.00 Sale Price: $129.00 Quantity in Stock: 12010 Beau Vigne 'Juliet' Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 2Susan and Duane Hoff purchased the property and established Fantesca Estate & Winery in 2004. While the estate's vineyard history dates back to the 1860s, the Hoffs transformed the Spring Mountain site into the current boutique winery, launching their inaugural vintage shortly after purchasing the estate.2014 Fantesca Estate Kings Richard's Reserve Pinot NoirPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 62013 Fantesca Estate King Richard's Reserve Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 62012 Fantesca Estate All Great Things Red NapaPrice: $179.00 Sale Price: $149.00 Quantity in Stock: 92012 Fantesca Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Spring MountainPrice: $269.00 Sale Price: $219.00 Quantity in Stock: 16Founded in 2002 by Juan Mercado and Wendell Laidley, Realm Cellars evolved from a "virtual" winery sourcing top Napa fruit into a premier estate, despite early financial struggles and a 2003 warehouse fire. Under owner Scott Becker and winemaker Benoit Touquette (starting 2011–2012), the winery focused on estate ownership and precision winemaking, achieving high critical acclaim and 100-point scores.2023 Realm Cellars The Tempest NapaPrice: $150.00 Your Price: $135.00 Quantity in Stock: 12023 Realm Cellars Farella Vineyard Red NapaPrice: $210.00 Your Price: $189.00 Quantity in Stock: 12022 Realm Cellars The Absurd Proprietary Red NapaPrice: $1250.00 Sale Price: $999.00 Quantity in Stock: 112021 Realm Cellars The Absurd Proprietary Red NapaPrice: $1500.00 Sale Price: $1195.00 Quantity in Stock: 32021 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $775.00 Sale Price: $650.00 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Realm Cellars The Absurd Proprietary Red NapaPrice: $1650.00 Sale Price: $1275.00 Quantity in Stock: 12019 REALM CELLARS BECKSTOFFER BOURN CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPAPrice: $795.00 Sale Price: $625.00 Quantity in Stock: 12019 REALM CELLARS HARTWELL XX, STAGS LEAP DISTRICT NAPAPrice: $900.00 Sale Price: $750.00 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Realm Cellars Levensohn Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. HelenaPrice: $375.00 Sale Price: $295.00 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, OakvillePrice: $595.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Realm Cellars Houyi Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $375.00 Sale Price: $315.00 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer Bourn Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $375.00 Sale Price: $310.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Realm Cellars The Absurd Proprietary Red Napa ValleyPrice: $1250.00 Sale Price: $1040.00 Quantity in Stock: 12013 Realm Cellars The Absurd Proprietary Red NapaPrice: $1350.00 Sale Price: $1099.00 Quantity in Stock: 12013 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $820.00 Sale Price: $685.00 Quantity in Stock: 12013 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville NapaPrice: $595.00 Sale Price: $425.00 Quantity in Stock: 32013 Realm Cellars The Bard Proprietary Blend NapaPrice: $495.00 Sale Price: $395.00 Quantity in Stock: 152012 Realm Cellars The Bard Proprietary Blend NapaPrice: $430.00 Sale Price: $349.00 Quantity in Stock: 32011 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon Napa MAGNUMPrice: $1200.00 Sale Price: $999.00 Quantity in Stock: 32011 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $295.00 Sale Price: $225.00 Quantity in Stock: 3Inspired by our decade-long relationship with winemaker Russell Bevan, Institution represents a zero compromise approach to crafting Napa Valley wine. Established year 2018 at 2100 Hoffman Lane, Napa Valley.2018 Institution Winery Proprietary Red NapaPrice: $280.50 Your Price: $252.45 Quantity in Stock: 9 Three things that I love in life…are cooking, food and wine, so it was fitting that I would visit Napa Valley and dine at the French Laundry. What I didn’t imagine, was for the experience to take my life in a completely unexpected direction. After a lavish meal, I wasn't sure how thirsty for wine I would be at a 10 a.m. tasting the next day, but it was fortuitous that I would proceed as planned.It was a cool morning and the fog that sits at the bottom of the valley at this time of day was drifting away. The tasting started on top of a hill that sits in the middle of the vineyard, looking south. The view was spectacular!After having breakfast and tasting what is still to this day one of my favorite white wines, I fell in love—with Napa Valley, and even more with wine. I thought to myself, "Wouldn't it be so cool if I could have something like this one day!"That magic moment on the hill in 2006 was something that would affect everything about my view of wine and the Napa Valley. Later that day I met winemaker Aaron Pott who opened up some amazing older wines that I couldn't wait to learn about. We bonded and became friends, and he offered to show me around the area on my next visit to the valley. It was on that trip, that I would find the property Somnium sits on today. I knew I wanted a place with A++ soil and a beautiful view. Far up the switch backs of Howell Mountain, I found the perfect property, and purchased it in the spring of 2009.Vineyard development began with Cabernet Sauvignon in 2011 and continued through 2014 when I discovered the glories of Cabernet Franc, which we also planted on the estate property. In 2020 we ushered into the next exciting chapter for Somnium when we welcomed new head winemaker, Julien Fayard. With Julien at the helm, I am excited to bring another dream to life as we expand our portfolio to include some of the varietals I have grown to love over the years.I named my vineyard Somnium, which means “dream” in Latin, because I thought owning my own winery was something that would just be a dream, but it became a reality. I can't tell you how many times I have signed an autograph for a child and added the note—dream big! It is a life motto—it’s how I think, how I live and what I preach! My dreams never stop, and they continue to evolve. Now that Somnium is a reality, my next dream is to create an environment and experience where it is easy for others to fall in love with Napa Valley, just like I did so many years ago.— Danica Patrick, Proprietor2018 Somnium Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley, USAPrice: $204.00 Sale Price: $179.52 Quantity in Stock: 182019 Somnium Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, USAPrice: $96.00 Sale Price: $84.48 Quantity in Stock: 112020 Somnium Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, USAPrice: $67.50 Your Price: $60.75 Quantity in Stock: 12021 Somnium Rose, Napa Valley, USAPrice: $42.00 Sale Price: $36.96 Quantity in Stock: 8Adversity Cellars is a project from Russell and Heidi Bevan that is designed to showcase sites that have unique flavor and textural profiles from vineyards whose location forces the vines to struggle for their existence; forcing them to deal with great Adversity. Russel Bevan started Bevan Cellars in 2005 but this Adversity label started in 2019 making it the youngster of the group.Russell Bevan's passion for wine dates back to his days in high school. Everything he has done in life up to this point in time has pushed him to become the winemaker he is today. To date, he has crafted double digit hundred point wines but is excited to embrace the challenge of crafting wines from these dynamic sites that force the vines to deal with so much Adversity.Heidi spent the last 8 years flying and running an aviation company, enjoying the challenges this type of career presented to her. Since meeting Russell and getting married, Heidi has moved in to the wine world helping with tastings and working at the winery side by side crafting the wines with her husband Russell.2023 Adversity Melanson Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $255.00 Your Price: $229.50 Quantity in Stock: 92021 Adversity Sage Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $255.00 Your Price: $229.50 Quantity in Stock: 102021 Adversity The Twin Napa ValleyPrice: $255.00 Your Price: $229.50 Quantity in Stock: 92021 Adversity Melanson Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $255.00 Your Price: $229.50 Quantity in Stock: 62019 Adversity Cellars Erba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas PeakPrice: $255.00 Your Price: $229.50 Quantity in Stock: 102019 Adversity Sage Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $255.00 Your Price: $229.50 Quantity in Stock: 112021 Adversity Chardonnay NapaPrice: $97.50 Your Price: $87.75 Quantity in Stock: 112020 Adversity Chardonnay NapaPrice: $97.50 Your Price: $87.75 Quantity in Stock: 9 Frias Family Vineyard, located in the Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley, was founded by Manny and Maria Frias, with their first official commercial vintage released in 1991. The family originally purchased the 100-acre property in 1977, planted the first 5 acres of vines in 1985, and debuted their first wine in 1987. Ok so this is the one winery that was founded longer than 26 years ago but we always add a control to our experiments at Wine Watch.2020 Frias Family Vineyard 'Prado' Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa ValleyPrice: $159.00 Sale Price: $129.00 Quantity in Stock: 242019 Frias Family Vineyard Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $85.00 Your Price: $76.50 Quantity in Stock: 672015 Frias Family Vineyard Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain NapaPrice: $194.00 Sale Price: $155.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Frias Family Vineyard 'Prado' Cabernet Sauvignon OakvillePrice: $170.00 Sale Price: $135.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 Rob Sweeney arrived in the Napa Valley in 1986 when his family bought a piece of raw land in Oakville. A ghost winery of the former Vine Cliff estate which was defunct since the early 1900’s when phylloxera killed every vine. The property presented quite a project, one that Rob coveted. Excited to be involved, so began his journey to learn the business by working at other properties around the valley. Rob was first hired at Buena Vista Winery by winemaker Jill Davis as a harvest cellar intern where he started building his vast experience. Interested in every facet of a winery he moved on to the tasting room at Franciscan Winery, it provided the backdrop for where Rob learned the art of selling wine. His interest in the vineyards then took him to A&P Structures where he learned how to build trellis systems from true pioneers in the field. Concurrently Rob attended Napa Valley College and earned his degree in Viticulture under the tutelage of the inspirational Dr. Steve Krebs. Several years later and with a strong foundation of knowledge and well rounded education under his belt, Rob returned to Vine Cliff.“Back then if I needed to know the answer to something, I couldn’t look it up on the internet or watch a how-to YouTube video, I rode my ATV across the field or jumped in my truck and asked a neighbor. That might have been Gustav Dalle Valle who showed me how to calibrate the sprayer, or Alex Vyborny, famed vineyard manager responsible for Far Niente and Joseph Phelps, whose ranch was across the street. Or after we bought a vineyard on Pickett Road, Al Frediani who would always dispense his advice with a twinkle in his eye. Occasionally we would source grapes from other vineyards, and I think I bought more grapes from Laurie Wood and visited his vineyard more times just in the hope that Laurie would beckon me to his porch for a visit. Their collective knowledge was invaluable.” These salt of the earth farmers had a wealth of experience and they were happily willing to pass on their knowledge and even loan their equipment. Their seeds of wisdom fell on fertile ground and as Rob’s knowledge grew, so did his passion. Ultimately, the Vine Cliff family vineyard grew into a winery operation and over the years Rob was inspired by having winemakers such as John Gibson, Paul Hobbs and Celia Welch who introduced him to cutting edge techniques and mentored him through blind tastings and blending trials. Each harvest Rob acquired more experience and honed his skills-different vintage, different outcomes, different vineyards telling different stories. More knowledge, more comparisons to draw from year to year. Crucial picking decisions became second nature and difficult blending trials made sense. The family business grew and made a place for itself among other wineries producing award winning wines with a reputation for excellence. ​Over time, Rob identified and personally developed vineyards on properties which the winery purchased in Calistoga and on Howell Mountain. With Rob’s viticultural acumen and diligence these projects ultimately became the storied Pickett Road vineyard now known as the 100-point generating Few and Far Between vineyard purchased by Hundred Acre vineyard and the estate vineyards now owned by Cade Winery, Howell Mountain. At the time they each sold, both were the highest per-acre price ever paid for vineyards in the country. As one chapter ends, so another begins- A culmination of 30 years of experience, 30 years of literal blood, sweat and tears led Rob to realize an unfulfilled dream, one that remained dormant surfaced and was the itch he needed to scratch. In 2017 it was time to branch out on his own and add Vintner to his portfolio when he started Gravel Pit Winery.2021 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville NapaPrice: $207.00 Your Price: $186.30 2019 Gravel Pit Chardonnay Russian RiverPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $54.00 Quantity in Stock: 72019 Gravel Pit Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $67.50 Quantity in Stock: 32019 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Tokalon Creek, Oakville, Napa USAPrice: $205.50 Your Price: $184.95 Quantity in Stock: 142018 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $96.00 Your Price: $86.40 Quantity in Stock: 92018 Gravel Pit Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $67.502017 Gravel Pit Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastPrice: $64.50 Your Price: $58.05 Quantity in Stock: 4 The Vineyardist is a historic,1879-founded estate on Diamond Mountain in Napa Valley, producing limited-quantity, acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The property was purchased by Dirk Fulton and Becky Kukkola in 2000. The 24-acre property is sustainably and biodynamically farmed by experts Jim Barbour and Phil Coturri, with wines crafted by winemaker Tony Biagi.2017 The Vineyardist Calarcadia Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $340.00 Sale Price: $280.00 Quantity in Stock: 32019 The Vineyardist Calarcadia Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $350.00 Sale Price: $285.00 Quantity in Stock: 112019 The Vineyardist 'Lazy Susan Ranch' Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District NapaPrice: $289.00 Sale Price: $229.00 Quantity in Stock: 6 Mention Paris to most people and you’ll get a rude waiter story; Aaron’s is that he was ten, and the sneering Monsieur brought him wine instead of the milk he had ordered, because milk ‘ees for babies.’Aaron found himself yearning for a French wine adventure. He asked Michel if he could find him a job somewhere. Heeding his master’s call (his mind filled with romantic expectations of pulling hoses around a cellar) he dutifully showed up at the appointed Chateau… only to be taken on as winemaker. So began 6 years of living and working in France, first as Winemaker at Château Troplong Mondot and later director of Château La Tour Figeac.Ready to come home in 1998, Aaron phased himself back to California with a stint as Beringer’s “flying winemaker” making wine in France, Italy and Chile. Here’s when he met and wooed his wife, Claire, with his “impossibly romantic” lifestyle, and found another great friend and mentor, Jean-Louis Mandreau (winemaker at Château Latour from 1970 to 1983) who wasn’t so impressed with the lifestyle, but thought Aaron had a lot of potential. Ready to stay in one place for a while, Aaron took over as winemaker for St. Clement in 2001, then in 2004 he moved to Quintessa as winemaker and general manager.In 2004, we purchased a 76 acre (.2 acres planted) property on Mt. Veeder and began to develop our dream of owning our own vineyards. In 2007 we launched Pott Wine and released our first vintage of Incubo, as well as our first collection of single-vineyard wines in 2009. The 2015 vintage marks the next big milestone for us; when our new vineyard was ready to make wines good enough to carry the purple seal of approval! The 2015 Viognier was released in 2016. The 2015 vintage estate reds, Incubo and Space and Time will be released end of Winter 2018.2023 Aaron & Claire Pott and Daughters Napa Valley Red Wine BlendPrice: $45.00 Your Price: $40.502023 POTT 20 M3 VIOGNIER ESTATE CHATEAUNEUF DU POTT MT. VEEDER NAPAPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $67.502022 Pott Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $94.50 Your Price: $85.05 Quantity in Stock: 82021 Pott Incubo Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. VeederPrice: $228.00 Your Price: $205.20 Quantity in Stock: 132021 Pott Pinot Noir Dynamite with a Laserbeam Anderson ValleyPrice: $105.00` Your Price: $94.50 Quantity in Stock: 72021 Pott Cabernet Franc Space and Time Mount VeederPrice: $228.00 Your Price: $205.20 Quantity in Stock: 92021 Pott Agnes Sorel Cabernet Franc Mount Veeder Vineyard NapaPrice: $228.00 Your Price: $205.20 Quantity in Stock: 122021 Pott Space and Time Red Wine Blend Mount VeederPrice: $228.00 Your Price: $205.202019 Pott Incubo Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. VeederPrice: $231.00 Your Price: $207.90 Quantity in Stock: 22019 Pott Space and Time Cabernet Franc Blend Mt. VeederPrice: $231.00 Your Price: $207.90 Quantity in Stock: 4

"It's a hard grape to grow. As you know. Right? It's, uh, it's thin-skinned, temperamental, ripens early. It's, you know, it's not a survivor like cabernet, which can just grow anywhere and thrive even when it's neglected. No, pinot needs constant care and attention. You know? And, in fact, it can only grow in these really specific, little tucked-away corners of the world. And only the most patient and nurturing of growers can do it, really. Only somebody who really takes the time to understand pinot's potential can then coax it into its fullest expression."Miles - SidewaysI think that drinking on the job is starting to affect my work as I knew my friends from Gramona Winery in Spain were in town and was almost certain that I had put a date on the calendar for our good friend Mauri Gall Coupet but for some reason it disappeared from the website? Just like the wine keeps disappearing in the bottle every night…well this means that we will just have to host two events the same night at the same time. Yes, the first time ever we will combine two events in the same space at the wine bar.We will have Marui at the bar to tell our guests about the wonderful sparkling wines of Gramona and we will have our Pinot Noir tasting set up in the back of the bar at a separate table and the best thing about this event is that the price did not change! Two tastings for the price of one!!!Happy Hour Wine Tasting Featuring Pinot Noir Oregon VS CaliforniaThursday, June 12, 20256:00 PM2024 Cristom Pinot Noir Mount Jefferson Willamette ValleyPrice: $54.00 Your price: $48.60(93 Points) This is the 30th Anniversary bottling of the wine known colloquially as Mt Jeff, with fruit from four of the five Cristom estate vineyards, with only Marjorie not playing a role in this bottling. Pure Willamette character on the nose, with forest floor, tart cranberries, and mint leaves, is balanced by a kiss of sea salt. The palate is a melange of juicy red berries, salty mineral glimpses, and savoury amaro herbals. A classic, after all these years. Decanter2022 Soter Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch Willamette Valley, OregonPrice: $96.00 Your Price: $86.40The personality of the 2022 Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir is distinct. The wine is generous and expressive, showcasing the vintage's warmer weather, with the primary fruit spectrum suggesting black cherries and cranberries, with hallmark spice box notes, hints of exotic Asian perfumes and that elusive forest floor/earthy set of characters that seem an "MSR" signature. Fine-grained tannins complement the already fleshy mid-palate which expands in aroma and texture with aeration and will continue to develop further with bottle age.2022 BRITTAN VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR ESTATE MCMINNVILLEPrice: $45.00 Your Price: $40.50The Brittan Estate Vineyard lies just 12 miles southwest of McMinnville, tucked into the foothills of the Coast Range. The original 18 acres were planted in 2001, but due to the challenging nature of this site and limited topsoil, only eight acres survived. Since 2004 when Robert and Ellen purchased the vineyard, it has been an ongoing rehabilitation project: replanting, retraining, and learning the unique landscape that has become Brittan Vineyard.2022 Kelley Fox Wines Pinot Noir Mirabai Willamette ValleyPrice: $45.00 Sale Price: $40.50The nose is beautifully perfumed. While there is (in its youth) a sense of fragility and nerviness, there is power that is more tensile in nature than in obvious structure or bulk. The Mirabai is an utterly transparent, light red with youthful, fuschia highlights at the edges. It is far deeper in flavor than the colour might suggest. It has the classic Maresh sun-warmed Hood strawberry and spice, with the classic Red Hills of Dundee silkiness, but this wine is fleet-footed, aerial, mercurial, and evokes flight, wind, and swift movement. Over time, this will likely be one of my most complex and age-worthy Mirabai’s to date.After all of these years writing these kinds of notes and hoping to not have them sound like grocery store lists or to imprison my wines with my words, I have begun to sometimes include quotes from my friends who have tasted the wine in question.2021 Bethel Heights Estate Chardonnay Eola Amity HillsPrice: $36.00 Your Price: $32.40(93 Points) "You will be hard-pressed to find a better Willamette Valley Chardonnay in this price range. The 2021 vintage of the estate Chardonnay is filled with tropical aromas of an icy lemon granita, lime sorbet and a touch of pineapple. A lithe palate and gentle acidity float flavors of mango, green tea and lemon icing." Wine Enthusiast.2014 Carte Blanche Pinot Noir Sun Chase Vineyard Sonoma CoastPrice: $78.00 Sale Price: $64.00Ethereal and pure, the 2014 Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir reveals bright bing cherry, blood orange zest, juniper and sandalwood. Delicate and tightly wound, the palate is wrapped in bright red fruit, dried thyme, cedar, and black tea. Cases: 225 Cases Produced2017 Lobo Wulff Vineyards Pinot Noir Oak Knoll District Napa ValleyPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $54.00Our Story: Husband and wife team Krys and Randy Wulff have been growing premium grapes in Napa Valley for over 15 years, selling to many well-known wineries such as Lewis, Robert Mondavi and The Prisoner. The Wulffs hand select areas in their estate vineyards from which they make their own signature wines under the LOBO label, the Spanish word for “wolf.”Vineyard: This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir, estate grown in the Oak Knoll appellation of the Napa Valley. It is a blend of the classic Mariafeld and Martini clones. The vineyard soil is gravelly loam. Spacing, pruning and canopy management are LOBO’s key to creating balance and ideal stress to the vines which produce a more flavorful, concentrated and complex wine.Tasting Notes: Color: Garnet. Aroma: Fresh raspberry and strawberry jam, with white floral notes and baking spice. Mouthfeel: Polished entry with fine, supple tannins. Satiny in texture with bright acidity. Flavors: Concentrated flavors of red cherry and a nice touch of spice and pretty floral notes on the finish.2018 Gambal Work Pinot Noir Francesca Santa Rita HillsPrice: $64.50 Your Price: $58.052018 Francesca’s nose is clean as fresh ripe raspberries jump from the glass. It is of medium weight in the mouth and reminds Alex of a 1er Cru from Beaune, such as a Clos des Mouches or a Vignes Franches. Its distinct mineral mouth feel, not heavy nor light, has the texture one finds in wines grown in the limestone of Burgundy. It will be at its best in 2-4 years.2022 Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Chalone AppellationPrice: $30.00 Your Price: $27.00The 2022 Estate Pinot Noir reveals aromas of cherry, strawberry, leather, truffle, forest floor, plum, and cinnamon. The medium-bodied palate is a beautiful representation of the varietal and the Chalone AVA. Opulent flavors of plum, bright red cherries, and strawberry are complemented by notes of toasty oak, hints of vanilla and spices, and supported by medium acidity.2018 Jean Noel Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet Rouge Cuvee L'EstimeePrice: $60.75 Your Price: $54.68Grapes from six different parcels spread across the appellation between Puligny and Santenay are used in this cuvée. They are planted at a density of 10,000 vines per hectare and pruned into Cordon royat.The name of this cuvée originates in the history of the village of Chassagne and one of its oldest families: the Paquelins. There have been Paquelins living in the village since the 15th century, but as daughters married into other families, the current descendants have different last names including Coffinet (starting in 1866) and Gagnard (starting in 1925). The branch founded by Jean-Noël Gagnard became the Lestimé family in 1994, thus the creation of L'Estimée, an allusion to the newest branch of the family. L'Estimée can also be translated to mean "the respected lady" in French.This cuvée represents the domaine's desire to highlight the potential of red wines from Chassagne-Montrachet; a village appellation mostly known for its whites. This is evident in the popularity of Chardonnay vineyards, as only 103 hectares of Chassagne-Montrachet are used to grow red wine varieties. (It is actually Burgundians that buy the majority of these wines: they're already in on the secret!) One can expect great quality for the price and wines that are often ready to drink at a younger age. In order to better show off the rarity of a red Chassagne-Montrachet and to strengthen the identity of L'Estimée, this wine is sold in a special bottle with unique packaging.Approximately 700 cases are made each year.2019 Domaine Pavelot La Dominode Savigny Les Beaune 1er CruPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $54.00A perfumed, ripe and cool nose features notes of red currant, black raspberry, violet and a hint of sandalwood. There is very fine mid-palate density with an abundance of sappy dry extract to the velvety and mouth coating flavors that flash good minerality on the powerful, balanced and hugely long finish. This is marvelous but it's also a buy and forget you own it wine. Burghound 92-94 Sweet Spot Outstanding2023 Domaine Thevenot le Brun et Fils Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Les Renardes BurgundyPrice: $25.00 Your Price: $22.50Domaine Thevenot-le Brun is located in the heart of the Hautes Côtes region in the town of Marey-les-Fussey, 7 km from Nuits Saint Georges and 10 km from Beaune. Winemakers have followed one another for several generations on the estate. The bottle trade was developed by Maurice and Anne Marie in the early sixties, then their two sons Jean and Daniel took over the business, continuing to improve the family's work in both the vineyard and the cellar. Daniel's son, Nicolas, joined the estate in 2007 and took over completely in 2009, continuing with the work carried out by his father and uncle while drawing on his previous experience working in Burgundy.Les Renardes is located near the town of Marey-les-Fussey, in the steepest part of the south-facing hillside. This sun-drenched site allows the vine to flourish and helps to produce high quality grapes. This 25-year-old plot gives Pinot Noir grapes that are transformed into soft, aromatic wines. Flavors of red and black berries intermingle with notes of spice, all framed by succulent tannins and juicy acidity.2017 Seifried Pinot Noir Old Coach Road Nelson New ZealandPrice: $19.75 Your Price: $17.78Our Brightwater vineyard is situated 15 km from the coast and is shelteredfrom the south by the Richmond ranges. The ‘soil’ is a combination of rocks and boulders which is very hard on the farm equipment but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson’s sun.Our Rabbit Island vineyards are situated on a wide river flat. The soil is made up of gravelly sandy loam, which marks the sites of Maori kumara beds (sweet potato) prior to European settlement in the early 1800’s. The Maori transferred and spread fine gravel and sand over the land to provide suitable soils for their kumara plantings. Scrub was burned to give ash and charcoal which increased soil fertility and gave characteristic topsoil. This fertility is now considerably reduced due to modern farming. The soils are however, very sandy and free draining, and the water table is relatively high ensuring adequate underground water.MenuStrawberry, Peach and Prosciutto Flat Bread with Brie Cheese, Mint and BasilArctic Char in Crispy Wonton with Hoisin BBQFoie Gras Mousse on Whole Wheat Cracker with Cherry JellyPork Belly Bites with Orange Honey Marmalade Dipping SauceEggplant Caponata with Asiago Toast PointsThe fee for this tasting is $95 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.I remember my trip to Oregon in the summer of 1994 for the IPNC (International Pinot Noir Celebration) this is one of the best wine parties that I have ever attended. The festival is limited to 500 attendees as it is hosted by McMinnville College and that is all they can accommodate in their lecture facilities. I remember not only were the quality of the wines at the highest level but the people in attendance were some of the most passionate Pinot Noir lovers that I had ever come across. And although winemaking began in the 19th century in this state it is only recently that its potential has been recognized by the rest of the world.It was in 1979 when serious wine producers started to look at the potential of this area as Eyrie Vineyards' 1975 South Block Pinot Noir placed in the top 10 of Burgundy-style wines at the Gault-Millau French Wine Olympiades, and was rated the top Pinot Noir. This send the news around the wine world and shortly after Robert Drouhin, head of Burgundy's legendary Maison Joseph Drouhin, was visiting America's west coast promoting the Drouhin Burgundies. The California wine industry was just starting to receive its first recognition back then, but there was little if anything going on in Oregon. Robert's first visit to the Northwest and its earliest vineyards left him with the impression that it quite possibly would be Oregon, not California, that would ultimately prove to be the best place to grow the great grape of Burgundy - Pinot noir.Inspired by his trip to Oregon and the results of 1979 tasting that was held in Paris, where, for the first time, the best new Oregon Pinot noirs were tasted in competition with the finest Burgundies. Robert decided to hold his own blind tasting in 1980 at the Drouhin cellars in France, with several of the best Oregon Pinot noirs going up against the finest Drouhin Grand Crus. It was a Drouhin Grand Cru that took first place this time, but an Oregon wine (the now legendary 1975 Eyrie Vineyards South Block) placed 2nd by a very narrow margin with the French experts. News of this tasting brought the first widespread international attention to Oregon Pinot noir.After a few years’ time Robert's daughter Véronique just graduated with an advanced degree in enology from the University of Dijon, and wanted to expand her experience by working in Oregon. Véronique interned with Adelsheim Vineyards, Bethel Heights, and Eyrie for the 1986 vintage. Later on, Robert mentioned to David Adelsheim that it might be interesting to buy a piece of land in Oregon, to see what it might produce. What started as a passing thought began its transformation into reality when Adelsheim phoned the Drouhins in Beaune not long thereafter to tell them of a property that was for sale that they might be interested in. The rest is history and with one of Burgundies foremost wine producing families moving to Oregon the writing was on the wall that this wine producing region would soon get its much deserved recognition as one of the world's premier Pinot Noir growing regions.Today, the state of Oregon in the United States has established an international reputation for its production of wine. Oregon has several different growing regions within the state's borders which are well-suited to the cultivation of grapes; additional regions straddle the border between Oregon and the states of Washington and Idaho. Wine making dates back to pioneer times in the 1840s, with commercial production beginning in the 1960s.Currently there are over 1000 wineries in Oregon and a bustling tourism industry has developed around wine tasting. Much of the tourism focuses on the wineries and tasting rooms in and around the Yamhill Valley southwest of Portland.Gramona Spanish Sparkling Wine Happy HourWith Special Guest Mauri Gall CoupetThursday, April 9th6PM2024 Gramona Gessami PenedesPrice: $27.00 Your Price: $24.30Harvested according to the grapes' times of ripeness: first the Muscat de Frontignan, then the Gewürztraminer, followed by the Muscat of Alexandria and finally the Sauvignon Blanc. The varieties are vinted separately.Fermentation on skins is used for maximum aromatic extraction from a soft pressing, obtaining only the flower must, or 40% extraction. The fermentation is later carried out at 13/15ºC.Grape varieties: 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Muscat of Alexandria, 15% small-berry Muscat of Frontignan, and 5% de Gewürztraminer.Sight: Pale, bright green with straw-coloured reflections.Nose: Aromatic burst. Like a walk in the spring, this wine reminds one of the coolness of fresh air, a bouquet of white flowers, (roses, jasmine, etc.), fennel, apricots and forest... all wrapped in a sweet atmosphere full of freshness, with a subtle mineral glow and an enveloping evocation of infusions and a citric breezeTaste: It surrounds you with a sweet atmosphere, freshness, mild and also flexible feel. Long, unctuous aftertaste with the evocation of white flowers and citric peels.2022 Gramona 'Mart' Xarel-lo Vermell Rosat, Penedes, SpainPrice: $27.00 Your Price: $24.30APPEARANCE: Pale onion-skin pink with bright tints.NOSE: Rich and intense with a pronounced fruity expression. Refreshing citrus fruit, grapefruit skin, vineyard peaches, wild strawberries and a touch of Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary and fennel. A subtle spicy backdrop of pink pepper completes the bouquet.PALATE: Fresh on entry, showing a fruity character with the subtle pink pepper overtones. On the finish, we find a slight bitterness created by the Mediterranean woodland aromas that combines with the acidity and provides freshness.2021 Gramona La Cuvee ALIANCES Cava Corpinnat, SpainPrice: $36.00 Your Price: $32.40WINERY NOTES: ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC VITICULTURE Based on careful observation and the management of the factors which influence our terroir and its habitat. We do not apply chemical herbicides or pesticides, but instead we use natural resources, with the primary aim of maintaining a balance in the environment, and we preserve spontaneous ground cover in order to obtain spongy soils. Through biodynamics, which goes one step beyond organic growing, we breathe life into our vineyards and seek to raise levels of biodiversity: we preserve spontaneous ground cover in order to obtain spongy soils, we apply plant-based infusions and decoctions to avoid pest infestations, and we produce our own animal and vegetal compost from our orchard of medicinal plants and our farm of cows, sheep, chickens, and horses.TASTING NOTES Pale yellow, steel edges (white gold). Medium intensity. Elegant floral notes wrapped in stone fruit – peach, apricot -, golden apple, lemon peel, closed by a shy note of raw almond. Round entrance, medium enveloping body, crispy carbonic texture. In the retronasal route citrus memories return, the apple, the almond. Very refreshing and long nish. Perfect as an appetizer that can be extended to the rest of the meal. Gastronomic and versatile.2018 GRAMONA IMPERIAL CORPINNAT BRUT SPAINPrice: $48.00 Your Price: $43.20(91 Points) The 2018 Brut Imperial is a Corpinnat blend of 56% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeo, 10% Parellada and 4% Chardonnay. Produced using the traditional method, it spent 60 months on the lees. The bouquet features aromas of lime and lemon pie, complemented by a delicate array of fine herbs. Dry and creamy on the palate. Vinous2015 Gramona III Lustros Grand Reserva Brut Nature CavaPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $67.50Straw hue with golden highlights. NOSE Intense with clear notes of maturity under a constant veil of freshness. Baked apple and sweet pears. Ripe citrus, grapefruit peel. Faded flowers and a herbal backdrop reminiscent of fennel and rosemary. The ageing notes run through a gamut of aromas which includes hazelnuts, pastries, toast, brioche and toffee. The sparkling becomes more and more expressive as it opens up in the glass. PALATE Powerful on entry with great structure. The carbon dioxide is fine and creamy. Loads of candied fruit balanced by the notes from ageing. The balsamic aromas come through again. Lively, refreshing finish on the palate. The aftertaste is never-ending.2009 Gramona Cava Celler BatllePrice: $117.00 Your Price: $105.30La Plana is the mother land and source of III Lustros, Celler Batlle and now, La Enoteca. Four hectares of Xarel·lo grow in this area, accompanied by a hectare of Macabeo. They grow on clay soils with a sandy substratum over limestone rock. Bounded to the east by the River Noia, to the north, the vineyards are open to the air currents from the valley which runs down from the mountains. To the south they are exposed to the sun, which follows the path of the river while, to the west, a hill of pine trees dominates, its shadow protecting the vineyards in the afternoons. The land is worked with the same meticulous care that it has received for the last 150 years.Aged in bottles stored on their sides (“sur lattes”) for over 100 months, which is more than double the time required for a Gran Reserva according to the D.O. regulations. 100% artisanal process. The bottles are sealed with a cork stopper throughout the time they spend resting in the silence of the cellars, which enables the longest ageing periods. We use “pupitre” racks, and riddling and disgorging are carried out by hand. Medium dosage of 6-8 grams/litre. The “expedition liqueur” comes from the family solera, which is well over a century old. A traditional art which has been handed down from generation to generation.Tasting notes: Appearance: Straw yellow with golden highlights with very bright tones.On the nose: Deep, intense and complex. Candied white fruit - peaches, Golden Delicious apples and apricots turning to orejones. Lemon peel citrus aromas. Distinct hints of herbs - pine, oak. Moss. The ageing notes are endless, toast crusts, hazelnuts, walnuts, toffee, coffee, praline, mocha, boiled sweets and puff pastries.On the palate: Powerful on entry with infinite nuances. A balance of maturity and freshness. Fine, soft, creamy bubbles, filling and caressing the palate. Expressive retro-olfactory aromas of the fruit and the notes from long ageing already found on the nose, topped off by a mineral touch.MenuStrawberry, Peach and Prosciutto Flat Bread with Brie Cheese, Mint and BasilArctic Char in Crispy Wonton with Hoisin BBQFoie Gras Mousse on Whole Wheat Cracker with Cherry JellyPork Belly Bites with Orange Honey Marmalade Dipping SauceEggplant Caponata with Asiago Toast PointsThe fee for this tasting which includes the Pinot Noir tasting also is $95 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.

I like to drink wine more than I used to...Don Corleone, The GodfatherThe wines that I like to drink seem to all start with a "B", Barolo, Barbaresco, Burgundy, Bordeaux and of course Brunello.Brunello is the wine with top billing in Tuscanyfor the last half of century, a DOCG from a fortress town south of Siena with reds of legendary power and longevity that have commanded lofty prices. The wines of this world-renowned region of Tuscany were conceived by the Biondi Santi family a century ago. Today Brunello di Montalcino is produced under scores of labels, representing small farms, established estates and even international corporations. By the turn of the 21st century, there are over 250 producers of Brunello di Montalcino, mostly small farmers and family estates, producing nearly 330,000 cases a year.We have a great collection of Brunello di Montalcino in the store and we always host a tasting to showcase the newest release from this fortress town, Brunello is not allowed to be released for 5 years after the vintage. This year’s release features the highly anticipated 2021 vintage and coming out a year after the average 2020 vintage Brunello lovers are excited about the outstanding 2021 vintage! Brunello fans have been waiting 5 years to taste the newest release and they are salivating to experience the latest greatest vintage which has been touted as outstanding by the press.Join us as experience the latest release of Tuscany’s greatest example of Sangiovese! The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate any special request for you.2021 Brunello Di Montalcino Wine TastingBe The First to Taste the Montalcino’s Newest ReleasesFriday, April 17th7:30pm2021 Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino2021 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello Di Montalcino2021 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello Di Montalcino2021 Camigliano Brunello Di Montalcino2021 Casanova Di Neri Brunello Di Montalcino White Label2021 Col D’Orcia Brunello Di Montalcino2021 Pian Del Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino2021 Valdicava Brunello Di MontalcinoMenuSelection of Cheese and CharcuterieItalian Wedding SoupBisteca Florentine with Sangiovese Natural Sauce and Sweet Potato Au GratinTiramisu The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mailandy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservation if you have any food allergies of aversions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you. Here is an article about 2021 Brunello di Montalcino from one of the best sources of information about Italian wines Vinous Media“The Exquisite 2021 BrunellosBY ERIC GUIDO | NOVEMBER 20, 2025Article Additions: March 31, 2026 - Abbadia Ardenga, Biondi-Santi Tenuta Greppo, Bottega, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, Corte Pavone - Loacker, Fossacolle, La Fortuna, Pinino, Podere La Vigna, Podere Scopetone, San Guglielmo, San Polo, Valdicava, VerbenaWriting about Italian wine hasn’t been easy these last two years given the challenges of a series of difficult growing seasons across the peninsula. When it comes to Montalcino, I’m always simultaneously tracking as many as four vintages, each at its own stage in evolution from fermenter to bottle. One vintage that has truly proven itself is 2021. There is something magical about the 2021 Brunellos. The wines offer both near-term appeal and the balance to mature over the next 15 to 20 years. These are structured, youthfully tense wines, but it’s not difficult to find pleasure in them today.Many winemakers compare the 2021s to the 2015s, but I find the 2021s to be more balanced than the 2015s were upon release. The young 2015s seemed to be all about intensity, boasting a core of opulent fruit that made them attractive in their youth, yet lacking finesse. The 2021s are all about grace, vibrancy and purity. They also exhibit a beautiful sense of place, something that the wines from other warm vintages like 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2020 struggled to achieve. The 2021 vintage was not without its hiccups, but overall, it is remarkably successful.2021: The Vintage Montalcino NeededStated simply, 2021 is a triumph for Montalcino. Many of the 2020 Brunellos I tasted last year failed to impress. It’s a vintage where site location and decisions in the winery were integral to success. The wines were either incredibly great or forgettable. The warm and arid 2022 vintage delivered Rossos that are unpleasantly concentrated and high in alcohol, which does not bode well for the 2022 Brunellos. The 2023 vintage may have yielded very high quality, but a Peronospora (downy mildew) outbreak in the spring drastically limited yields, and ultimately, the availability of the wines. Many producers didn‘t make any single-vineyard wines or declassified most of their juice.” Vinous MediaAll the Brunello di Montalcino in the store on SALE!!2021 Argiano Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $60.00 Sale $54.00(97 Points) The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and intense, with a smoldering bouquet of ashen stones, grilled herbs and dried black cherries. It is surprisingly energetic and lifted in feel, with racy red berry fruits and rosy inner florals that form a truly satisfying experience. The 2021 is pleasantly chewy and long, leaving a coating of fine-grained tannins and a nuance of tart blackberry. Kerin O’Keefe2021 Casanova Di Neri Brunello Di Montalcino White LabelPrice: $97.50 Your Price: $87.75 Quantity in Stock: 6(95 Points) The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is an understated beauty, mixing dusty rose and lavender with shavings of blood orange and black cherries. It is surprisingly juicy yet elegant and refined, as ripe wild berry fruits slowly drench the palate in primary concentration. Structured and dramatically long, the 2021 finishes spicy and intense with nuances of citrus, clove and licorice. The complexity here is off the charts and the energy is incredible. (EG) Vinous, Review Date: 11/20252021 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $74.25 Your Price: $66.83 (95 points) "The bold 2021 Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona opens with aromas of camphor, ripe dark-skinned fruit, dark spice and new leather. Full-bodied and rather rich, the palate delivers succulent Morello cherry, intense licorice, blood orange and fine tobacco blend accompanied by enveloping, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2029–2036 Abv: 15%. (Nov 2025)" Kerin O'Keefe:2021 Col D'Orcia Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $54.00(94 Points) The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is youthfully delicate, with nuances of dusty dried cherry, rose petals and licorice. The palate displays round textures and cooling acidity, with ripe red and black fruits beneath an air of inner florals. The long, energetic finish leaves fine-grained tannins and a pleasant chewy concentration. Kerin O’Keefe |2021 Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $86.50 Your Price: $77.85(95 Points) Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "A focused beam of black cherry, cassis and violet flavors permeates this tensile red. Mineral and wild scrub notes add depth as this builds to the long, fruity and savory aftertaste. A salty element lingers. Best from 2029 through 2045.” 03/26 Wine Spectator2020 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $74.25 Your Price: $66.83 Quantity in Stock: 82020 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $128.00 Your Price: $115.20 Quantity in Stock: 112020 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino TuscanyPrice: $87.00 Your Price: $78.30 Quantity in Stock: 62020 Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG TuscanyPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $67.50 Quantity in Stock: 72020 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta DOCGPrice: $180.00 Your Price: $162.00 Quantity in Stock: 22020 Tenimenti Angelini Val di Suga Poggio al Granchio Brunello di Montalcino DOCGPrice: $115.50 Your Price: $103.95 Quantity in Stock: 62020 Tenuta Luce Brunello di Montalcino DOCGPrice: $162.00 Your Price: $145.80 Quantity in Stock: 52020 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino DOCGPrice: $135.00 Your Price: $121.50 Quantity in Stock: 82020 Il Palazzone Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $96.00 Your Price: $86.40 Quantity in Stock: 102019 VALDICAVA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINOPrice: $195.75 Your Price: $176.18 Quantity in Stock: 262019 Fuligni Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $128.50 Your Price: $115.65 Quantity in Stock: 92019 VALDICAVA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO MAGNUMPrice: $403.25 Your Price: $362.93 Quantity in Stock: 52019 CANALICCHIO DI SOPRA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINOPrice: $158.00 Your Price: $142.20 Quantity in Stock: 262019 Il Palazzone Brunello di Montalcino Le Due PortePrice: $127.50 Your Price: $114.75 Quantity in Stock: 52019 Valdicava Vigna Montosoli Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $480.00 Your Price: $432.00 Quantity in Stock: 62019 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino MontosoliPrice: $147.00 Your Price: $132.30 Quantity in Stock: 72019 IL PALAZZONE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG TUSCANYPrice: $90.00 Your Price: $81.00 Quantity in Stock: 22019 Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG TuscanyPrice: $150.75 Your Price: $135.68 Quantity in Stock: 52019 Val di Suga Poggio al Granchio Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $102.00 Your Price: $91.80 Quantity in Stock: 42019 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino MontosoliPrice: $255.00 Your Price: $229.50 Quantity in Stock: 102019 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino La CasacciaPrice: $254.00 Your Price: $228.60 Quantity in Stock: 52019 CANALICCHIO DI SOPRA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 3 LiterPrice: $637.50 Your Price: $573.75 Quantity in Stock: 12019 CANALICCHIO DI SOPRA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO MAGNUMPrice: $330.00 Your Price: $297.00 Quantity in Stock: 22019 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $153.50 Your Price: $138.15 Quantity in Stock: 292019 Castello Romitorio Filo di Seta Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $191.00 Your Price: $171.90 Quantity in Stock: 222019 Castello di Romitorio Brunello di Montacino MagnumList Price: $180.00 Your Price: $162.00 Quantity in Stock: 122019 Tenimenti Angelini Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali Brunello di Montalcino DOCGPrice: $127.50 Your Price: $114.75 Quantity in Stock: 42019 Villa i Cipressi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, ItalyPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $54.00 Quantity in Stock: 32019 IL PALAZZONE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA DOCG TUSCANYPrice: $172.50 Your Price: $155.25 Quantity in Stock: 52019 Sesti Brunello di Montalcino DOCG TuscanyPrice: $127.50 Your Price: $114.75 Quantity in Stock: 82018 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino DOCGPrice: $114.00 Your Price: $102.60 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $137.00 Your Price: $123.30 Quantity in Stock: 22018 SESTI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA PHENOMENAPrice: $166.50 Your Price: $149.85 Quantity in Stock: 52018 Il Palazzone Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Docg TuscanyPrice: $150.00 Your Price: $135.00 Quantity in Stock: 42018 Podere Le Ripi Cielo d'Ulisse Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $99.75 Your Price: $89.78 Quantity in Stock: 62018 Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino MontosoliPrice: $159.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Podere Le Ripi Amore & Magia Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $155.25 Your Price: $139.73 Quantity in Stock: 42018 Podere Le Ripi Lupi E Sierene Brunello Di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $180.00 Your Price: $162.00 Quantity in Stock: 42018 Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, ItalyPrice: $66.00 Your Price: $59.40 Quantity in Stock: 32018 Verbena Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $49.50 Your Price: $44.55 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Valdicava Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $230.00 Your Price: $207.00 Quantity in Stock: 22017 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany, ItalyPrice: $112.50 Your Price: $101.25 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino CasacciaPrice: $280.00 Your Price: $252.00 Quantity in Stock: 102017 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Filo di SetaPrice: $145.00 Your Price: $130.50 Quantity in Stock: 132017 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $153.00 Your Price: $137.70 Quantity in Stock: 152017 Camponovo Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $56.00 Your Price: $50.40 Quantity in Stock: 22016 Valdicava Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $250.00 Your Price: $225.00 Quantity in Stock: 42016 Canalicchio di Sopra Riserva Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $254.00 Your Price: $228.60 Quantity in Stock: 32016 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $180.00 Your Price: $162.00 Quantity in Stock: 142016 SassodiSole Brunello di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 22016 Ciacci Piccolomini Pianrosso Riserva Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $225.00 Your Price: $202.50 Quantity in Stock: 62016 Col D'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al VentoPrice: $180.00 Your Price: $162.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di No DOCGPrice: $157.50 Your Price: $141.75 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Castello Romitorio Brunello Di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $300.00 Your Price: $270.00 Quantity in Stock: 42016 Villa Le Prata Brunello di Montalcino MAGNUM 1.5LPrice: $187.50 Your Price: $168.75 Quantity in Stock: 22016 Terre Nere Campigli Vallone Riserva Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $105.00 Sale Price: $89.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino CasacciaPrice: $280.00 Your Price: $252.00 Quantity in Stock: 182016 San Polino Halichrysum Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $105.00 Sale Price: $85.00 Quantity in Stock: 42016 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 1.5L MagnumPrice: $480.00 Your Price: $432.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le LucerePrice: $124.00 Your Price: $111.60 Quantity in Stock: 132015 Assunto Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $75.00 Sale Price: $55.00 Quantity in Stock: 52015 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $218.00 Your Price: $196.20 Quantity in Stock: 172015 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $115.00 Sale Price: $89.00 Quantity in Stock: 42015 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino MagnumPrice: $305.00 Your Price: $274.50 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino CasacciaPrice: $225.00 Sale Price: $198.00 Quantity in Stock: 32015 Terre Nere Capriolo Riserva Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $157.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Salvioni Brunello di Montalcino La Cerbaiola DOCGPrice: $250.00 Your Price: $225.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 San Felice Campogiovanni Il Quercione Brunello di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Fattoria Casisano-Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Il Palazzone Brunello di Montalcino Riserva MagnumPrice: $300.00 Your Price: $270.00 Quantity in Stock: 92013 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, ItalyPrice: $230.00 Sale Price: $155.00 Quantity in Stock: 22013 Altesino Riserva Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $120.00 Quantity in Stock: 52013 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello Di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $280.00 Your Price: $252.00 Quantity in Stock: 42013 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino MontosoliPrice: $145.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 72013 Renieri Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $85.00 Sale Price: $65.00 Quantity in Stock: 112012 Altesino Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $90.00 Sale Price: $75.00 Quantity in Stock: 22012 La Rasina Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $95.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 92012 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $283.50 Your Price: $255.15 Quantity in Stock: 42012 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano RiservaPrice: $325.00 Sale Price: $225.00 Quantity in Stock: 62012 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $120.00 Quantity in Stock: 32012 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $205.25 Your Price: $184.73 Quantity in Stock: 32011 Collosorbo Brunello di Montalcino MagnumPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 12011 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $210.00 Your Price: $189.00 Quantity in Stock: 42010 Agostina Pieri Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 42010 Amantis Riserva Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $195.00 Sale Price: $155.00 Quantity in Stock: 22010 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $145.00 Sale Price: $114.00 Quantity in Stock: 32010 San Filippo Le Lucere Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $170.00 Sale Price: $135.00 Quantity in Stock: 32010 Tenimenti Capanne Ricci Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $115.00 Sale Price: $89.00 Quantity in Stock: 22010 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, TuscanyPrice: $165.75 Sale Price: $135.00 Quantity in Stock: 12010 Tenimenti Angelini Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, ItalyPrice: $95.00 Your Price: $85.50 Quantity in Stock: 32010 Pinino Pinone Brunello di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 32010 Canalicchio Franco Pacenti Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 22009 San Polino Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $120.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 52009 Valdicava Brunello Di Montalcino Madonna Del Piano RiservaPrice: $320.00 Your Price: $288.00 Quantity in Stock: 12008 Pieve di Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino RenninaPrice: $169.00 Your Price: $152.10 Quantity in Stock: 32007 Terralsole Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $110.00 Your Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 42007 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (3 LITER)Price: $600.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Quantity in Stock: 12007 Castello Romitorio Riserva Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $170.00 Your Price: $153.00 Quantity in Stock: 82007 La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $112.50 Your Price: $101.25 Quantity in Stock: 32007 Corliano Brunello di Montalcino DOCGPrice: $48.00 Your Price: $43.20 Quantity in Stock: 12006 Villa Le Prata Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, ItalyPrice: $93.75 Sale Price: $75.00 Quantity in Stock: 12006 Castello Romitorio Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $126.00 Your Price: $113.40 Quantity in Stock: 32006 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $220.25 Your Price: $198.23 Quantity in Stock: 12006 Valdicava Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $280.00 Your Price: $252.00 Quantity in Stock: 82005 Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $90.00 Your Price: $81.00 Quantity in Stock: 12004 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello Di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $245.25 Your Price: $220.73 Quantity in Stock: 52004 Castello Banfi Poggio all'Oro Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, ItalyPrice: $245.00 Your Price: $220.50 Quantity in Stock: 52004 Sassetti Livio Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $245.00 Sale Price: $195.00 Quantity in Stock: 32004 Caparzo La Casa Brunello di Montalcino DOCGPrice: $177.00 Your Price: $159.30 Quantity in Stock: 52003 Valdicava Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $275.00 Your Price: $247.50 Quantity in Stock: 72003 Valdicava Brunello Di Montalcino Madonna Del Piano RiservaPrice: $420.00 Your Price: $378.00 Quantity in Stock: 32001 Argiano Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $175.00 Sale Price: $139.00 Quantity in Stock: 12001 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $250.25 Your Price: $225.23 Quantity in Stock: 62001 Tenimenti Angelini Val di Suga Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 12001 Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta 'Sugarille' Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $537.00 Sale Price: $429.00 Quantity in Stock: 12001 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Coste RiservaPrice: $218.75 Sale Price: $185.00 Quantity in Stock: 12001 Rodolfo Cosimi Il Poggiolo Terra Rossa Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $67.50 Quantity in Stock: 32001 Sassetti Livio Pertimali Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $219.00 Sale Price: $175.00 Quantity in Stock: 12000 Tenuta Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino ManchiaraPrice: $225.00 Sale Price: $175.00 Quantity in Stock: 31999 Uccelliera Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $168.75 Sale Price: $135.00 Quantity in Stock: 11999 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $250.00 Sale Price: $195.00 Quantity in Stock: 111999 Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di MontalcinoPrice: $195.00 Sale Price: $150.00 Quantity in Stock: 81998 Tenuta Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG TuscanyPrice: $115.00 Your Price: $103.50 Quantity in Stock: 111997 Tenuta La Fuga Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $155.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 21997 Collosorbo Brunello Di Montalcino RiservaPrice: $275.00 Sale Price: $219.00 Quantity in Stock: 11995 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $250.25 Your Price: $225.23 Quantity in Stock: 141995 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCGPrice: $218.75 Sale Price: $175.00 Quantity in Stock: 11994 Talenti Pian di Conte Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCGPrice: $193.75 Sale Price: $155.00 Quantity in Stock: 11991 Pieve Di Santa Restituta, Brunello Di Montalcino “Rennina”Price: $225.00 Your Price: $202.50 Quantity in Stock: 71990 Pieve di Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino SugarillePrice: $350.00 Your Price: $315.00 Quantity in Stock: 31990 Tenuta La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino DOCG TuscanyPrice: $115.00 Your Price: $103.50 Quantity in Stock: 341988 La Poderina Brunello di MontalcinoPrice: $95.0 Your Price: $85.50 Quantity in Stock: 31979 Riguardo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, ItalyPrice: $200.00 Sale Price: $140.00 Quantity in Stock: 3

“A bottle of wine begs to be shared; I have never met a miserly wine lover”Charles BaudelaireThe new Wine Watch Club has already almost sold our first 100 members in less than 24 hours!! We thank those of you that signed up already and want to let those of you know that have not there are less than 50 memberships available at the introductory price of $150/month without the $1000 initiation fee! The special events for our club members will begin in May and we look forward to the opening ceremony for the new space in the summer of 2026!After the success of the last few week’s “Happy Hour” tastings, we have decided to carry on this casual event over the next few months as the season winds down here in South Florida. This tasting is a belly up to the bar, hang out with your wine drinking people, the food is casual, this is not a seated event but we have tables available to sit at as you relax and enjoy a dozen wines from Tuscany and the Piedmont and some tasty treats from chef Toni and Dani.The fee for this tasting is $95 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Happy Hour Tasting Featuring the Wines of Tuscany and PiedmontWith special Guest Michael RobinsonThursday, April 16th6pm2021 Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, TuscanyPrice: $30.00 Your Price: $27.00(92 points) This red delivers purity, boasting aromas and flavors of cherry, pomegranate, earth and iron, while also staying lively, supported by a dense matrix of tannins. Balanced, with a finish of bitter almond, this needs a few years to integrate. Best from 2027 through 2042. 4,500 cases made.Eric Guido, Vinous2021 Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano RiservaPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $54.00The nose is balanced between wild cherries, raspberries and violets on one hand, and potting soil, licorice and fresh cracked black pepper on the other. The palate brings more of everything, as the cherries, berries, flowers and earth all drift along a stream of chocolate ganache. Acid bubbles around solid, dense tannins. — Danielle Callegari2018 Boscarelli Costa Grande Vino Nobile DOCGPrice: $94.50 Your Price: $85.05100% Sangiovese. Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano “Costa Grande” is deep garnet in color, showing aromas of spice, blackberries, earth, and vanilla. A full-bodied palate with structure, elegance, and flavors of cherry, coffee, and leather.From a single vineyard located next to the winery’s historic “ Il Nocio” vineyard. The vineyard was planted in 2000.“Boscarelli, now in its third generation, seeks to maintain its original spirit by dedicating every day to maximizing the unique character of Sangiovese.”2021 Fonterutoli Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico DOCG TuscanyPrice: $23.50 Your Price: $21.15(92 Points) From a vintage that delivered great results across the region, the 2021 Chianti Classico Fonterutoli is a bit darker, more powerful and concentrated than your standard entry-level Chianti Classico. Cherry and dark plum cede to pretty mineral tones. That extra intensity is part of the house style and is a little gift for those who appreciate more meat on those Sangiovese bones. In fact, that grape is blended with a small 10% part of Malvasia Nera and Colorino in this ample 290,000-bottle release hitting the market now. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate2020 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Riserva Ser LapoPrice: $35.00 Your Price: $31.50(93 Points) The Mazzei 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo shows blackberry, blackcurrant and a savory note of toasted spice. This is a more elaborate, hot-vintage expression with extra heft and pulp. Sangiovese is blended with 10% Merlot and aged in barrel for 12 months. You can up the food-pairing possibilities with this bottle to include wild boar or stewed rabbit, thanks to the wine's generous, mid-weight texture. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate2021 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Philip TuscanyPrice: $45.00 Your Price: $40.50(94 points) "Made with Cabernet Sauvignon, the Mazzei 2021 Philip is soft and richly textured with all sorts of blackberry and black fruit aromas packed inside. These come through with special intensity in this balanced vintage. The wine style is contemporary and easily accessible for an international palate. Philip Mazzei (1730–1816) was a contemporary of Thomas Jefferson, and this 40,000-bottle release is dedicated to this important family ancestor. Drink: 2024-2035. (7/25/24)" Monica Larner (Wine Advocate)2022 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Concerto Toscana IGTPrice: $59.00 Your Price: $53.10(95 Points) The Mazzei 2022 Concerto di Fonterutoli is lovely, with a dark and velvety character that holds strong over a long, polished finish. The style encapsulated here is modern classic in this celebrated blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Tuscan grape finishes in large oak casks, and the French variety ages in barrique. Production is 38,000 bottles. – ML Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, July 20242021 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi TuscanyPrice: $99.00 Your Price: $89.10(96 Points) This top-shelf wine from Mazzei is a blend of 50-50 Merlot and Sangiovese. The Sangiovese goes into tonneaux and the Merlot ages in 70% new barrique for 18 months. The 2021 Siepi (in a heavy glass bottle) opens to sweet fruit nuances of cooked cherry, blackberry preserves, cinnamon and nutmeg. This full-bodied wine is supple and very soft in terms of mouthfeel, and its flavor profile is expansive and all-encompassing. This wine is balanced and seamless, and the 2021 vintage is certainly one of the best editions of Siepi we've seen so far. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate2019 Ca Rome Rio Sordo BarbarescoPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $47.25(93 Points) Deep aromas of black cherry and savory spice work in tandem to lure you into the glass. Notes of pressed wildflowers and drying herbs follow suit. The firm palate sits with gravitas, showing darker-hued fruits, savory spice and a well-defined earthy note. This wine is for the long haul. Drink 2028–2045. — Jeff Porter Wine Enthusiast2019 Ca Rome Barbaresco Chiaramanti DOCGPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $47.25(93 Points) The Ca’ Rome’ 2019 Barbaresco Chiaramanti has a slightly exotic bouquet with tangy cherry and cooked pear with cola, Indian spice and some lingering balsam herb. There is a lot to discover in terms of aromas, but ultimately, the wine is straight-shooting in terms of mouthfeel with a very direct and linear overall approach. There is a big dose of licorice or toasted aniseed at the end. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate2018 Ca Rome Maria di Brun Vineyard Rio Sordo MGA BarbarescoPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $47.25(90 Points) This Barbaresco is subtle at first and needs some time to open, but as it does, aromas of sour cherry, fresh rose, incense, cedar and underbrush begin to develop. On the palate, notes of raspberry preserves and savory spice finishes with soft tannins, making it easier to approach today. Drink now–2035. Wine Enthusiast2018 Ca Rome Rapet Vineyard Cerretta BaroloPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $47.25(92 Points) Sweet, creamy cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry dance around wood, earth and spice, with a menthol lift. The palate is bold and concentrated, with good acidity to cut through the fine grained, gripping tannins. Plummy notes of black cherry, raspberry and even some blueberry, alongside forest undergrowth, wood and chocolate. (JB) Decanter, Review Date: 06/2023MenuArancini with Sunday SauceMelon Wrapped in Prosciutto with Balsamic Glaze and GorgonzolaTomato Basil BruschettaTuna Tacos with Olive Caper TapenadeMeatball SlidersThe fee for this tasting is $95 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.

Wine Watch Club MembershipIntroducing Club Wine Watch – A wine focused club for both locals and visiting wine enthusiastsHello, Wine Drinking People! We have just acquired a new space adjacent to the Wine Watch giving us a unique opportunity to heighten our guests’ experience. We now have a unique space where we can offer subscription membership with a unique wine club atmosphere that is exclusive to our wine drinking people- a member only wine club. The Wine Watch Club will be open in July 2026 and will offer our members a comfortable spot in east Fort Lauderdale for you to enjoy wine and the private company of other wine drinking people. We will offer a special price for the first 100 people who sign up at $150 a month for the first year starting 5/1/25. This fee gives you exclusive access to the club any time the Wine Watch is open which is 6 days a week from 10:30am to 7:30pm Monday through Wednesday and 10:30am – 10:30pm Thursday through Saturday. The club will not be open on Sunday unless there is a special event. The first hundred members that sign up before 5/1/26 will not pay the initiation fee ($1000) and will be given the first option to have a locker for wine and cigars at a rate of $50 a month, there will only be 50 lockers available. This locker will be maintained by you and although we will have a master key to all the lockers, we will not be responsible maintaining an inventory on what you have in your locker. We have an indoor space where you can enjoy a bottle of wine as well as an outdoor area where you can enjoy your wine and a vintage cigar that you bring or purchase one from the Wine Watch collection. You may know that Wine Watch has one of the best selections of vintage wines, but we also have one of the most exclusive selections of vintage cigars on Earth. After the initial 100 memberships sell out, we will offer another 100 memberships to the club at $200 per month and a initiation fee of $1000 after May 1st. There will only be 200 memberships sold to the club, making it very exclusive and our members will be privy to special deals as well as bigger discounts and exclusive events that will only be available to Wine Watch Wine Club members. Membership is non transferrable and is for one person only. You are allowed to bring one guest, but they must be accompanied by the primary member. Each additional guest over that would be charged one-day membership fee of $25 per person.Service is included in your membership and there is no need to add gratuity to anything that is purchased at the club. We will offer a selection of cheese and charcuterie along with a unique menu from the Wine Watch wine bar menu on a daily basis. No outside food is allowed to be brought into the club unless discussed prior to your arrival. Extra Wine Watch Club Membership benefits:· Wine Watch Wine Club members will receive 10% off all wine tasting events as part of their membership benefits (DISCOUNT IS ONLY APPLICABLE FOR YOU AND ONE GUEST) and they will have exclusive access to events that happen at club Wine Watch. · Wine Watch Club members will receive 15% off all wines that are NOT already on SALE at 15% or more. · Wine Watch Club members will receive offers for tastings and wines before everyone else on the mailing list giving them the first opportunity to take advantage of allocated items and exclusive tastings· Wine Watch Club members will have access to the club whenever Wine Watch is open with the exception of Sundays unless we have a special event.· Wine Watch Club members will be able to take advantage of our concierge service while traveling in wine country around the world to set up special VIP tastings and tours of top wineries.· Wine Watch Club members will be invited to FREE Wine Tasting events every month at the new Wine Club.· Wine Watch Club members will be the first to be offered Wine Watch’s concierge wine storage when space becomes available. We have never been able to advertise our storage service as we have limited space available but it will only be offered to Wine Club members in the future as it becomes available. Please let us know if you need this service when you sign up and you will be first on the list when we have space to take on new storage clientsIf you would like to be one of the first 100 members and sign up today you will have to pay the 1-year membership fee of $1800 by May 1st (Wine Watch’s 43rd Birthday!). If you would like a locker, you will also have to pay for the year in advance, we will only have 50 lockers available in the Wine Watch Club and they will hold approximately 36 bottles. The fee for the locker is $600 a year. Once you have expressed interest in the Wine Watch Club we will send over your membership contract for you to sign and you will immediately be signed up as a club member meaning you get the balance of April FREE and will be able to take advantage of extra discounts and use of the Wine Bar that is currently open only for our wine tasting events and for private events on evenings and afternoons that we do not have the space reserved for a wine tasting. The wine bar will stay open for members from 1pm - 9pm on days that we are not hosting events and will offer a limited menu of cheese, charcuterie, foie gras torchon, caviar and pizza available for our members.

"Good wine needs no bush." (from: As you like It) William Shakespear 1564-1616 English Dramatist & PoetAnd those of you that know me understand why we are having another vintage Piedmont wine. Nebbiolo is my favorite grape varietal and Barolo and Barbaresco are 100% Nebbiolo!Barbaresco and Barolo are two of the world’s most age worthy wines, but there are very little of these older vintage wines available on the open market today. I like to compare these Italian treasures to the great wines of Burgundy, another region that deals with harsh conditions and a varietal that is very finicky. Nebbiolo like Pinot Noir only produces great wines in a few areas of the world. These old wines are in excellent condition and to have this many 30+ year old wines for $295… did I mention this includes dinner? How can we afford to do this?? Is Wine Watch a non-profit organization doing scientific research with wine??? Don’t ask just e-mail, call, or run to the store to make a reservation for this event, this tasting is limited to 14 tasters.The fee for this event, which includes dinner is $295 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Vintage Piedmont Wine TastingFriday, April 3rd7:30pm1971 Cordero di Montezemolo Monfalletto, Barolo DOCG1978 Le Colline Monsecco Gattinara DOCG1982 Bel Colle Barolo Monfrino DOCG1982 Le Colline Barbaresco Cascina Bordino DOCG1988 Nino Negri Sfursat Sforzato di Valtellina1989 Giuseppe Cortese Rabaja Barbaresco DOCG1989 Massolino Vigneto Margheria Riserva Barolo DOCG1989 Prunotto Bussia, Barolo DOCG, Italy2003 Pelissero Barbaresco Tulin DOCG2015 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre Tine DOCGMenuSelection of Cheese and CharcuterieRoasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Walnuts, Fresh Basil infused Piro Extra virgin Olive Oil and Bonini 25-Year Aged Premium Italian Balsamic Vinegar from ModenaVeal Carpaccio with Capers, Red Onion and Micro GreensPork Belly with Cannellini Bean Salad with Rosemary and SageHazelnut and Dark Chocolate TartThe fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $295 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any food allergies or aversions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.A brief History of BaroloBarolo has a long history of wine production, the area was named some 400 years ago and probably came from the Celtic brolio or brol, meaning "wood" or "orchard". The region of Barolo encompasses approximately 3,000 acres of vines situated southwest of the town of Alba, in all or part of 11 communes. First is La Morra, with nearly one-third of the total acreage. Following in decreasing order are Serralunga d’alba, Monforte d’Alba, Barolo, and Castiglione Falletto, and parts of six other villages. One of the most famous and most sought after vineyards in Barolo is Cannubi. There are two main valleys in the Barolo production zone: the Barolo Valley to the west, and the Serralunga Valley to the east. La Morra and Barolo itself are the major villages in the western valley, which also encompasses Cherasco, Novello, Roddi d’Alba, Castiglione Falletto and Monforte are the major towns; Diano d’Alba and Grinzane Cavour are also included in this district. There are distinct characteristics that are indigenous to the wines of various area: the wines of Serralunga Valley have suggestions of licorice and tar, the Barolos of Serralunga itself display camphor and mint; those from Castiglione Falleto have a pronounced licorice characteristic as well as nuances of spice, mint, dried peaches, and prunes; those from Monforte recall spices, mint hazelnuts, and almonds. The wines from the Barolo Valley bring up underbrush and truffle, as well as licorice. Those wines from the village of Barolo have less of a licorice character but more suggestions of underbrush, truffles, and mint. The wines of la Morra, especially those from the slopes, combine nuances of white truffle, mint, tobacco, spices, cherries, and blackberries and those from Cannubi display motes of white truffles, underbrush, raspberries, and black cherries. 1971 Cordero di Montezemolo Monfalletto, Barolo DOCGPrice: $350.00 Your Price: $308.00 Quantity in Stock: 91971 Marengo BaroloPrice: $375.00 Sale Price: $295.00 Quantity in Stock: 11982 Bel Colle Barolo Monfrino DOCG, Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $295.00 Sale Price: $250.00 Quantity in Stock: 191989 Massolino Vigneto Margheria Riserva BaroloPrice: $310.00 Sale Price: $255.00 Quantity in Stock: 181989 Prunotto Bussia, Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $375.00 Sale Price: $300.00 Quantity in Stock: 151991 Gromis Barolo Conteisa CerequioPrice: $350.00 Your Price: $308.00 Quantity in Stock: 31996 Fontanafredda Lazzarito BaroloPrice: $257.00 Sale Price: $205.00 Quantity in Stock: 21996 Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigna Rocche Barolo DOCGPrice: $206.75 Sale Price: $165.00 Quantity in Stock: 21997 Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigna Rocche Barolo DOCGPrice: $206.25 Sale Price: $165.00 Quantity in Stock: 31997 Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia DOCGPrice: $550.00 Your Price: $484.00 Quantity in Stock: 11997 Giovanni Viberti 'San Pietro' Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $115.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 21999 Luigi Sandrone Barolo “Le Vigne”Price: $425.00 Sale Price: $325.00 Quantity in Stock: 92000 Giovanni Manzone Bricat BaroloPrice: $120.00 Your Price: $105.60 Quantity in Stock: 12000 Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba BaroloPrice: $95.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 62000 La Spinetta Barolo Campe MagnumPrice: $550.00 Sale Price: $450.00 Quantity in Stock: 12000 Fratelli Revello Vigna Gattera BaroloPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 12000 Fontanafredda Lazzarito BaroloPrice: $275.00 Sale Price: $219.00 Quantity in Stock: 22001 Principiano Ferdinando Boscareto Barolo DOCGPrice: $243.75 Sale Price: $195.00 Quantity in Stock: 32003 Giuseppe Rinaldi Brunate Le Coste BaroloPrice: $575.00 Your Price: $506.00 Quantity in Stock: 202004 Bartolo Mascarello BaroloPrice: $680.00 Sale Price: $545.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo RiservaPrice: $307.50 Your Price: $270.60 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Le CostePrice: $700.00 Your Price: $616.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Giuseppe Rinaldi Cannubi S. Lorenzo Ravera BaroloPrice: $737.50 Your Price: $649.00 Quantity in Stock: 82005 Poderi Aldo Conterno Colonnello BaroloPrice: $275.00 Sale Price: $219.00 Quantity in Stock: 12007 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Monvigliero Barolo DOCGPrice: $235.00 Sale Price: $195.00 Quantity in Stock: 92008 Podere Rocche dei Manzoni Vigna Cappella di Santo Stefano BaroloPrice: $129.00 Your Price: $113.52 Quantity in Stock: 22009 Domenico Clerico Ciabot Mentin Ginestra Barolo MAGNUMPrice: $295.00 Your Price: $259.60 Quantity in Stock: 12010 Attilio Ghisolfi Bussia Bricco Visette BaroloPrice: $99.00 Your Price: $87.12 Quantity in Stock: 12010 Bacca Bussia Barolo DOCGPrice: $85.00 Sale Price: $69.00 Quantity in Stock: 22010 Icardi Barolo ParejPrice: $89.00 Your Price: $78.32 Quantity in Stock: 12011 Roccheviberti Vigneti Rocche di Castiglione Barolo DOCGPrice: $115.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 32011 Silvano Bolmida Bussia Barolo DOCGPrice: $115.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 42012 Borgogno Barolo Riserva Liste PiedmontPrice: $240.00 Your Price: $211.20 Quantity in Stock: 12012 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi BoschisPrice: $285.00 Your Price: $250.80 Quantity in Stock: 22013 Giovanni Rosso Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba BaroloPrice: $78.00 Your Price: $68.64 Quantity in Stock: 122013 MICHELE CHIARLO CEREQUIO BAROLO RISERVAPrice: $225.00 Your Price: $198.00 Quantity in Stock: 22013 Attilio Ghisolfi Bussia BaroloPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12013 Tenuta Cucco Cerrati BaroloPrice: $95.00 Sale Price: $75.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre TinePrice: $695.00 Your Price: $611.60 Quantity in Stock: 282015 E. PIRA & FIGLI CHIARA BOSCHIS CANNUBI, BAROLO DOCG, ITALY MagnumPrice: $375.00 Your Price: $330.00 Quantity in Stock: 82015 Guido Porro Vigna Rionda Barolo MAGNUMPrice: $415.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Oddero Barolo Rocche di Castiglione DOCGPrice: $92.00 Your Price: $80.96 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $115.00 Sale Price: $92.00 Quantity in Stock: 22016 Massolino Vigna Rionda Etichetta Nera Barolo Riserva DOCG, ItalyPrice: $420.00 Your Price: $369.60 Quantity in Stock: 62016 Tenuta Cucco Barolo DOCG CerratiPrice: $87.00 Your Price: $76.56 Quantity in Stock: 32016 Cavallotto Bricco Boschis BaroloPrice: $190.00 Sale Price: $149.00 Quantity in Stock: 72016 Marchesi di Barolo 'Barolo Coste di Rose' Barolo DOCGPrice: $106.50 Your Price: $93.72 Quantity in Stock: 32017 Elvio Cogno Barolo Vigna Elena Barolo DOCGPrice: $210.00 Your Price: $184.80 Quantity in Stock: 62017 Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Bricco Gattera, Barolo DOCGPrice: $109.50 Your Price: $96.36 Quantity in Stock: 52017 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre TinePrice: $699.00 Your Price: $615.12 Quantity in Stock: 32017 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate 3 LiterPrice: $2550.00 Your Price: $2244.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Monprivato BaroloPrice: $352.50 Your Price: $310.20 Quantity in Stock: 12017 E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Mosconi, Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $130.50 Your Price: $114.84 Quantity in Stock: 22017 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre Tine MagnumPrice: $1325.00 Your Price: $1166.00 Quantity in Stock: 62017 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate MagnumPrice: $1325.00 Your Price: $1166.00 Quantity in Stock: 62017 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo BrunatePrice: $700.00 Your Price: $616.00 Quantity in Stock: 102017 Oddero Barolo DOCGPrice: $56.25 Your Price: $49.50 Quantity in Stock: 52018 GIACOMO CONTERNO BAROLO CERRETTA BAROLO 3 LiterPrice: $2500.00 Your Price: $2200.00 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Scavino Barolo CarobricPrice: $97.25 Your Price: $85.58 Quantity in Stock: 142018 Paolo Scavino Barolo MonviglieroPrice: $100.25 Your Price: $88.22 Quantity in Stock: 62018 GIUSEPPE Rinaldi Brunate BaroloPrice: $750.00 Your Price: $660.00 Quantity in Stock: 52018 Scavino Barolo Bricco AmbrogioPrice: $82.50 Your Price: $72.60 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo CannubiPrice: $256.50 Your Price: $225.72 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Cordero di Montezemolo Enrico VI Barolo DOCGPrice: $133.50 Your Price: $117.48 Quantity in Stock: 52018 GIUSEPPE Rinaldi Tre Tine Barolo PiedmontPrice: $725.00 Your Price: $638.00 Quantity in Stock: 112018 E. PIRA & FIGLI CHIARA BOSCHIS MOSCONI BAROLO DOCG ITALY MAGNUMPrice: $345.00 Your Price: $303.60 Quantity in Stock: 12018 E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Via Nuova, Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $115.75 Your Price: $101.86 Quantity in Stock: 122018 Conterno Fantino Vigna del Gris Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $90.00 Your Price: $79.20 Quantity in Stock: 92018 G.D. Vajra Bricco delle Viole, Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $91.50 Your Price: $80.52 Quantity in Stock: 52018 Paolo Scavino Barolo RaveraPrice: $97.50 Your Price: $85.80 Quantity in Stock: 32018 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo MonprivatoPrice: $275.00 Sale Price: $225.00 Quantity in Stock: 72018 Conterno Fantino Castelletto Vigna Pressenda BaroloPrice: $90.00 Your Price: $79.20 Quantity in Stock: 52018 G.D. Vajra Ravera, Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $97.25 Your Price: $85.58 Quantity in Stock: 52018 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre Tine MagnumPrice: $1025.00 Your Price: $902.00 Quantity in Stock: 62019 Damilano Barolo CannubiPrice: $105.00 Your Price: $92.40 Quantity in Stock: 62019 Massolino Margheria Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $126.75 Your Price: $111.54 Quantity in Stock: 22019 Gianni Gagliardo Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 32019 GIUSEPPE RINALDI BAROLO BRUNATE MAGNUMPrice: $1350.00 Your Price: $1188.00 Quantity in Stock: 42019 Giuseppe Rinaldi 'Tre Tine', Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $687.50 Your Price: $605.00 Quantity in Stock: 212019 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche MagnumPrice: $655.00 Your Price: $576.40 Quantity in Stock: 32019 E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Cannubi, Barolo DOCG MagnumPrice: $465.00 Your Price: $409.20 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Monprivato Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $390.00 Your Price: $343.20 Quantity in Stock: 42019 Giacomo Conterno Cerreta Barolo DOCG Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $337.50 Your Price: $297.00 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Giuseppe Rinaldi 'Tre Tine', Barolo DOCG, Italy MagnumPrice: $1300.00 Your Price: $1144.00 Quantity in Stock: 42019 Giuseppe Rinaldi Bussia, Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $650.00 Your Price: $572.00 Quantity in Stock: 152019 ETTORE GERMANO BAROLO PRAPOPrice: $92.75 Your Price: $81.62 Quantity in Stock: 122020 Massolino Barolo Parafada Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $130.50 Your Price: $114.84 Quantity in Stock: 52020 La Spinetta Barolo CampePrice: $210.75 Your Price: $185.46 Quantity in Stock: 22020 GIUSEPPE Rinaldi Barolo BrunatePrice: $700.00 Your Price: $616.00 Quantity in Stock: 72020 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre TinePrice: $681.25 Your Price: $599.50 Quantity in Stock: 122020 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo DOCG Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $350.00 Your Price: $308.00 Quantity in Stock: 52020 Paolo Scavino BaroloPrice: $55.00 Your Price: $48.40 Quantity in Stock: 52020 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del FiascPrice: $125.00 Your Price: $110.00 Quantity in Stock: 52020 Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo MonfallettoPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00 Quantity in Stock: 32020 Gianni Gagliardo Fossati Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $170.25 Your Price: $149.82 Quantity in Stock: 12020 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cerretta DOCG ItalyPrice: $415.50 Your Price: $365.64 Quantity in Stock: 62020 Gianni Gagliardo del Comune di La Morra Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $106.50 Your Price: $93.72 Quantity in Stock: 12020 Giuseppe & Figlio Mascarello Barolo Santo Stephano di PernoPrice: $270.00 Your Price: $237.60 Quantity in Stock: 22020 ETTORE GERMANO BAROLO SERRALUNGA D'ALBAPrice: $67.50 Your Price: $59.40 Quantity in Stock: 122021 E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Mosconi, Barolo DOCG, ItalyPrice: $136.50 Your Price: $120.12 Quantity in Stock: 62021 Vietti Barolo RaveraPrice: $260.00 Your Price: $228.80 Quantity in Stock: 22021 VIETTI BAROLO MONVIGLIEROPrice: $285.00 Your Price: $250.80 Quantity in Stock: 2Barolo ChinatoA rare treat that is basically Vermouth made with Nebbiolo grapes from the Barolo area. This magical elixir is said to have medicinal properties and you notice the quinine in the bouquet along with a bevy of herbs and spices with a bit of fortification, very distinct and delicious.NV Giulio Cocchi Barolo Chinato Piedmont, Italy (500 mL)Price: $54.50 Your Price: $47.96 Quantity in Stock: 10NV Damilano Barolo Chinato Piedmont, Italy (500 mL)Price: $75.50 Your Price: $66.44 Quantity in Stock: 4BarbarescoBarbaresco is a red wine produced in northwest Italy’s Piedmont region. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, like its Barolo counterpart, is a highly tannic and acidic wine that needs years of cellaring to reach harmony. Prior to being released in the market, DOCG regulations require that the wines are aged for a minimum of 26 months, with at least 9 months spent in wood barrels; for the riserva bottlings, there is a mandated period of 50 months aging, with at least 9 months spent in wood barrels. Although Barbaresco and Barolo have much in common, traditionally Barbaresco tends to express a more feminine side, while Barolo is characterized as masculine and stately—but certainly exceptions exist. Expressive aromatically, scents of dried cherry, raspberry, licorice and rose petals are typical of the wine.1982 Le Colline Barbaresco Cascina Bordino Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $195.00 Sale Price: $155.00 Quantity in Stock: 431988 Produttori Del barbaresco Moccagatta Barbaresco RiservaPrice: $260.00 Sale Price: $215.00 Quantity in Stock: 21989 Giuseppe Cortese Rabaja BarbarescoPrice: $185.00 Sale Price: $155.00 Quantity in Stock: 101993 Cantina Vignaioli Elvio Pertinace Vigneto Nervo Barbaresco DOCG, ItalyPrice: $80.00 Your Price: $70.40 Quantity in Stock: 61996 Pelissero Barbaresco AnnataPrice: $160.00 Your Price: $140.80 Quantity in Stock: 11997 Pelissero Barbaresco AnnataPrice: $197.50 Your Price: $173.80 Quantity in Stock: 91997 Dante Rivetti Barbaresco Bricco Neuevis Riserva MAGNUMPrice: $244.00 Your Price: $214.72 Quantity in Stock: 11998 Pelissero Barbaresco AnnataPrice: $155.00 Your Price: $136.40 Quantity in Stock: 121999 Pelissero Barbaresco AnnataPrice: $159.75 Your Price: $140.58 Quantity in Stock: 72000 Moccagatta Barbaresco Cole DOCGPrice: $115.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 22000 Paitin di Pasquero-Elia 'Sori Paitin Serraboella' Barbaresco DOCGPrice: $156.25 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 22000 Bruno Rocca Rabaja BarbarescoPrice: $145.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 22001 La Spinetta Vursu Vigneto Gallina BarbarescoPrice: $270.00 Sale Price: $215.00 Quantity in Stock: 42003 Pelissero Barbaresco TulinPrice: $192.00 Your Price: $168.96 Quantity in Stock: 102003 Piero Busso Gallina Barbaresco (MAGNUM)Price: $362.00 Sale Price: $289.00 Quantity in Stock: 12004 La Spinetta Vursu Vigneto Valeirano BarbarescoPrice: $250.00 Sale Price: $199.00 Quantity in Stock: 22005 Fratelli Grasso Vallegrande Barbaresco DOCGPrice: $75.50 Your Price: $66.44 Quantity in Stock: 12006 La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina PiedmontPrice: $232.50 Your Price: $204.60 Quantity in Stock: 52006 La Spinetta Barbaresco StarderiPrice: $235.00 Your Price: $206.80 Quantity in Stock: 12006 La Spinetta Barbaresco ValeiranoPrice: $235.00 Your Price: $206.80 Quantity in Stock: 32007 La Spinetta Barbaresco StarderiPrice: $235.00 Your Price: $206.80 Quantity in Stock: 22007 La Spinetta Barbaresco GallinaPrice: $232.50 Your Price: $204.60 Quantity in Stock: 22007 La Spinetta Valeirano BarbarescoPrice: $235.00 Your Price: $206.80 Quantity in Stock: 12008 La Spinetta Barbaresco StarderiPrice: $235.00 Your Price: $206.80 Quantity in Stock: 22008 La Spinetta Barbaresco ValeiranoPrice: $235.00 Your Price: $206.80 Quantity in Stock: 62008 La Spinetta Barbaresco GallinaPrice: $232.50 Your Price: $204.60 Quantity in Stock: 62008 Fratelli Grasso Barbaresco Vallegrande MagnumPrice: $195.00 Sale Price: $150.00 Quantity in Stock: 12010 Pelissero Barbaresco TulinPrice: $260.00 Your Price: $228.80 Quantity in Stock: 12011 Gaja Barbaresco Costa Russi LanghePrice: $475.00 Your Price: $418.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Pelissero Barbaresco "Nubiola" MAGNUMPrice: $120.00 Your Price: $105.60 Quantity in Stock: 32016 Prunotto Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $118.75 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco DOCG, ItalyPrice: $87.50 Sale Price: $70.00 Quantity in Stock: 22017 PELISSERO BARBARESCO TULINPrice: $185.00 Your Price: $162.80 Quantity in Stock: 82018 PELISSERO BARBARESCO TULINPrice: $165.00 Your Price: $145.20 Quantity in Stock: 32018 La Spinetta Valeirano BarbarescoPrice: $177.00 Your Price: $155.76 Quantity in Stock: 52018 Cigliuti Barbaresco Serraboella DOCGPrice: $85.50 Your Price: $75.24 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Pelissero Barbaresco "Nubiola"Price: $55.00 Your Price: $48.40 Quantity in Stock: 72019 Pelissero Barbaresco TulinPrice: $155.00 Your Price: $136.40 Quantity in Stock: 92019 Giuseppe Cortese Rabaja BarbarescoPrice: $65.00 Your Price: $57.20 Quantity in Stock: 132020 Pelissero Barbaresco NubiolaPrice: $60.00 Sale Price: $51.00 Quantity in Stock: 262020 La Spinetta Gallina BarbarescoPrice: $192.00 Your Price: $168.96 Quantity in Stock: 52021 La Ca Nova Barbaresco DOCG, PiedmontPrice: $48.00 Your Price: $42.24 Quantity in Stock: 52021 Prunotto Barbaresco DOCGPrice: $49.50 Your Price: $43.56 Quantity in Stock: 7Gattinara A DOCG in the alto Piedmont that is also Nebbiolo based but you are allowed to blend in Gattinara. The minimum is 90% Nebbiolo (locally known as Spanna); maximum 10% Uva Rara; maximum 4% Vespolina. 1978 Le Colline Monsecco Gattinara DOCG Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $165.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 291982 Agostino Brugo Gattinara DOCG, Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $120.00 Quantity in Stock: 11997 Antiche Cantine GattinaraPrice: $80.00 Sale Price: $65.00 Quantity in Stock: 8Nebbiolo LangheThis is the entry level Nebbiolo wine from the Piedmont and is a great introduction to Nebbiolo. These wines are usually more drinkable upon release but some can age for a decade or more in your cellar 2022 Vietti Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $36.00 Your Price: $31.68 Quantity in Stock: 12020 Pelissero Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $33.00 Your Price: $29.04 Quantity in Stock: 202021 E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $46.20 Quantity in Stock: 62021 Pelissero Nebbiolo Lange 3 LiterPrice: $300.00 Your Price: $264.00 Quantity in Stock: 1Super Piedmontese Blends Most often a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera but some producers also include Dolcetto and other varietals. 2018 Domenico Clerico Arte Rosso Langhe, Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $48.00 Your Price: $42.24 Quantity in Stock: 82018 Pelissero Long Now LANGHEPrice: $90.00 Your Price: $79.20 Quantity in Stock: 42004 Pelissero Long Now LANGHE MagnumPrice: $150.00 Your Price: $132.00 Quantity in Stock: 2Other Piedmont wines2019 Gaja Darmagi Cabernet LanghePrice: $452.25 Your Price: $397.98 Quantity in Stock: 12021 G.D. Vajra Pinot Nero Langhe, Piedmont, ItalyPrice: $30.00 Your Price: $26.40 Quantity in Stock: 132020 Castello Di Neive Langhe Pinot Nero Cortini DocPrice: $33.00 Your Price: $29.04 Quantity in Stock: 8

If God forbade drinking, would He have made wine so good?Cardinal RicheleuBordeaux is one of our favorite wines and although the first growths and other top wines of Pomerol and Saint Emilion carry a hefty price tag you can still find a few great values even among some of the classified growths in St. Estephe, Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac and the Haut Medoc. As we start winding up the season we will be adding more “Happy Hour” tastings to the calendar of events and this tasting is a belly up to the bar, hang out with your friends. The food is casual, not a sit-down dinner- a true “Happy Hour” style event mix and immingle with our “Wine Drinking People” but with GREAT wines. Tonight, we have a great selection of Bordeaux wines from the dry whites to cellar worthy reds and of course no Bordeaux tasting is complete without the great sweet wines like Sauternes or Barsac.I have also included all the wines from Bordeaux that we have in the store on SALE on this offering just in case you wanted to host your own Bordeaux wine tasting events. We have an incredible collection of older vintage Bordeaux in the store right now going back to the 1960’s.This tasting starts at 6pm and chef Toni will be making some appetizers to accompany the tasting wines. The fee for this tasting is $95 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.Happy Hour Bordeaux Wine TastingWednesday, April 1st6pmNV Empreinte Blanc de Noirs Cremant de BordeauxPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $46.20A unique Sparkling wine from Bordeaux, we love bubbles at Wine Watch!2023 Saam Long (white wine of Margaux)Price: $34.50 Your Price: $30.36In the mid-2010s, the DOMAINES P team was inspired to produce an unusual white wine. Starting from a blank page, the quest for the ideal blend was guided by Nathalie Perrodo’s whimsy and Marjolaine de Coninck’s vision. Beyond the joy of this project, it was the occasion for numerous tastings and wonderful discoveries !The Chardonnays were planted in 2017, slowly followed by Albarino and Petit Manseng. The plots are located in the commune of Margaux, at the foot of the Labégorce plateau. Their terroir reveals a subtle mosaic of limestone resurgences and ancient alluvial soils, poor in organic matter but of great qualityReflecting the spirit that drives the life of DOMAINES P, Saam Long is a luminous white wine, beautifully balanced, with subtly spicy aromas of peaches, white flowers, citrus fruit and almonds.It’s a wine that speaks to the heart, evoking the sweetness of a summer evening, a sky filled with stars, memories of happiness and freedom.Saam Long means three dragons, symbolizing the three children Perrodo family, the three châteaux of DOMAINES P, and the three atypical varieties of this fruity and intense white wine.2024 Château Suduiraut Lions de Suduiraut Bordeaux BlancPrice: $31.50 Your Price: $25.20With a pale yellow color, Lions de Suduiraut Blanc Sec 2024 reveals an open and very fresh nose. It offers discreet floral notes, as well as citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lemon, followed by a touch of minerality. After a round and fresh attack, the palate develops a fleshy, crisp character with aromas of pear, granny smith and a lemony mineral note. The finish is taut and mineral, with citrus zest.Blend: 56% Sémillon, 29% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Sauvignon Gris2021 Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac LeognanPrice: $50.00 Your Price: $44.00(92-94 Points) The 2021 Carbonnieux Blanc has a relatively spicy bouquet, very slight touches of muscat filtering through the citric fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a spicy entry and good weight. Persistent in the mouth, leaving behind a long, saline aftertaste. This is another excellent dry white Bordeaux. - By Neal Martin on April 20222018 Chateau de Panigon Medoc, FrancePrice: $18.75 Your Price: $16.50(91 points) Reflecting the rich, dense 2018 vintage, this wine has a concentration that shows richness and juicy black fruits. It is taking its time to mature, still with a core of dryness. Drink the wine from 2025. — (July 2022) - Roger Voss Wine EnthusiastEstate: Chateau de Panigon benefits from one side of the Atlantic Ocean influences, the other of the presence of the Gironde estuary, providing favorable weather conditions for the development of grape varieties and a maturity of grapes. The vineyard grows on gravel mounds worthy of the best soils of the Medoc. Composed of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, the vineyard flourish hillocks on some of the best terroirs in the Medoc. Today the Chateau estate is composed of 90 hectares in the AOC Medoc region grouped around and about the domain, of which 53 hectares are planted with vines producing wine at the moment. Their estate vineyards are an average of 28 years old and are grown on an ideal blend of gravel and clay-limestone soils. Harvest is carried out parcel by parcel with manual and mechanical methods. The final wines are aged 100% in French oak (33% new barrels), for 12-18 months.2016 Chateau Simard Saint-Emilion Grand CruPrice: $42.00 Your Price: $36.96"This juicy, soft wine with lots of acidity and bright black-currant flavors is made for early drinking. Soft tannins are cushioned by fruitiness. " Wine Enthusiast2022 Chateau Belgrave Haut MedocPrice: $45.00 Your Price: $39.60(95 Points) Juicy, forward, bright and vibrant this has a great energy straight away, crisp and tannic, but well integrated so you get almost a bouncy palate with flint edges giving minerality and acidity providing the lift. Feels detailed and precise, lovely definition to the overall frame and this carries to a long finish. Impressive, I like the strength and the focus and it doesn't feel overripe or too extracted. So much to like about this wine with subtle liquorice, mint and crushed stone aspects. This will be excellent. Decanter2022 Chateau Lafitte Cotes de BordeauxPrice: $33.00 Your Price: $29.04Sixteen months of aging in barrels for this red marked by Merlot (80%). Adorned with a deep color, it reveals a charming, ripe, skillfully woody nose, with frank notes of slightly candied black fruits. A full attack opens onto a mouth Gironde, sunny, supported by ripe and liquorice tannins. All carried by a freshness not always present in 2022. Complete, harmonious, with good keeping potential, it is an indisputable success.2019 Chateau Lafitte Heritage Cotes de BordeauxPrice: $73.50 Your Price: $64.68Heritage is a limited-edition wine created to celebrate the estate’s rich history and honor its owners since 1763. It is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot, sourced from carefully selected vineyard parcels and aged for 16 months in oak barrels.Tasting Note: On the first nose, the wine is discreet, but it then opens up to aromas of black cherries, accompanied by notes of oriental spices and tobacco. This vintage is marked by a beautiful structure. It is both fleshy, charming, and has great length. A wine for aging, in the pure style of great Bordeaux wines.2021 Chateau Fombrauge St EmilionPrice: $45.00 Your Price: $39.60(92 Points) Ripe, chewy and mouthfilling, this is on the plusher side in terms of fruit flavour but with a core of velvet-like, quite grippy tannins that take hold and support the fruit. Lashings of dark chocolate, liquorice, vanilla and a cinnamon edge giving a lovely nuance of spice while the juicy fruit flavours linger on top. A dark, savoury style with plenty going on but delivered with refinement and clarity. Certainly one of the bolder styles. Decanter2022 Baron de Brane Cantenac MargauxPrice: $48.00 Your Price: $42.24The name has a long history which goes back to the 18th century, a man who was crazy about wine used to own Baron Mouton also known as the Napoleon of the vineyards because of his acquisitions. Thus the current name- Brane (family name) and Cantenac (village Name). A blend of 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, a classic Medoc blend, the 2015 vintage was a great year. The property consists of 75 hectares, they have four different vineyards. The 30 hectares in front of the Chateau is the best Cabernet Sauvignon and is what goes into the gold label. They have deep gravel mixed with clay providing excellent drainage. Then there is a more early maturing terroir on a hill and this is in a horse shoe shape they own 3/4 of this special hill, Palmer and Rauzan Seglau own the other parts. This vintage of Baron de Brane yielded 120,000 bottles, the wine stayed in barrel for 12 months. On the tongue this wine smooth and polished on the tongue with silky tannins a nice amount of currant and plum fruit with hints of dried herbs and tobacco spice through the finish along with light coco notes. Finish 35+ Excellent2022 Chateau d'Arsac Le Kid d'Arsac, MargauxPrice: $35.00 Your Price: $30.80From a Château and winery that lay in ruins 35 years ago, winemaker Philippe Raoux has overseen a dramatic makeover. He acquired many more vines, and managed to have the majority promoted to Margaux AOC. This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on gravel brown soil is vinified in stainless steel. Aging takes place half in new French oak barrels, and half in stainless vats for one year. This full-bodied, structured, fruit-forward dry red has toasted notes of spice. Pair with roasted wild boar.2022 Pastourelle De Clerc Milon PauillacPrice: $55.00 Your Price: $47.52(93 Points) Violets, cassis, ripe black cherries, and graphite all emerge from the 2022 Pastourelle De Clerc Milon, a ripe, medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and lively second wine that has tons to love. As with the Grand Vin, it's undeniably one of the best examples of this cuvée to date. It will keep for two decades if well stored. Jeb Dunnuck, Review Date: 02/20252022 Chateau Haut-Batailley Verso, PauillacPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $46.20(93 Points) Very floral, the 2022 Château Haut-Batailley Verso has beautiful black raspberry and cassis-like notes as well as hints of spicy wood and violet, medium to full body, a rounded, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. Jeb Dunnuck, Review Date: 02/20252017 Chateau Les Ormes de Pez St EstephePrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80(92 Points) Ormes has managed another good vintage after a run of them. This is a lovely wine and a buy for me. Succulent, bristling and charming, it has juicy brambled fruit extraction and tension. It doesn't take itself too seriously, just asking to be loved. The fruit spectrum is rich with blueberries and damsons, with integrity and a swirl of vanilla bean oak. Includes 6% Cabernet Franc in the blend. No need to wait too long for this. 45% new oak. Decanter2009 Pagodes de Cos d'Estournel St. EstephePrice: $135.00 Your Price: $118.80(94 Points) The brilliant 2009 Les Pagodes de Cos actually has more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend than the grand vin (69% versus 65%) in addition to mostly Merlot and a small quantity of Petit Verdot. As powerful as the Cos in terms of alcoholic clout (14.5%), the full-bodied, round, generous Les Pagodes de Cos exhibits lots of creme de cassis and floral notes intermixed with hints of wood/barrique and spice. Juicy, succulent and remarkably fresh and well-delineated, it merits considerable attention from consumers. It should drink well for 15-20 years. Oddly enough, the second wine is superior to many vintages of Cos in the 1960s 1970s and 1980s! Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate2020 Chateau La Croix De Beaucaillou St. JulienPrice: $81.00 Your Price: $71.28(95 Points) So much purity and definition, this is a beautiful wine with clarity of flavour. Touches of grilled almond and rosemary, mocha, smoke and coffee bean, there is so much freshness, with juice rushing in between the muscles and a mint leaf finish. 3.78pH, 60% new oak. Yields were 25-30hl/ha. In a year where second wines in the Médoc have sometimes suffered from over-concentration, La Croix de Beaucaillou is a standout success. (for Decanter) Jane Anson, Review Date: 04/20212021 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Le Petit Ducru St. JulienPrice: $54.00 Your Price: $47.52(92 Points) Floral and aromatic, expressive and perfumed with sweet blackcurrant touches. Cool blue fruits; blueberries, plums and damsons, this is slightly sombre, dark and heady with a fresh minty-liquorice and crushed stone texture giving an appealing salinity. Satsifying weight in the mouth, but delicately presented with spiced nuances. Quite strict on the mid-palate, some tension coming through with energy and polish. Decanter2020 Carmes De Rieussec Sauternes 375mlPrice: $28.50 Your Price: $25.08The second wine of this vaunted Sauternes property, similarly high standards are applied to the production of this oak-aged dessert wine. Full-bodied and packed with flavors of lemon curd, honeysuckle, apricot, peach, white flowers and vanilla custard, finishes sweet yet clean. The palate is light and yet voluptuous. The attack is fresh, with the same flavors as the bouquet. The smooth finish is characterized by a buttery notes and hint of muscat. Blend: 90% Semillon, 7% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% MuscadelleMenuBeef Tartar on Parmesan Crostini with Truffle AioliDuck Confit Spring Rolls with Five Spice Dipping SauceCharcuterie PizzaParmesan Truffle FriesKorean Bulgolgi Meat BallsThe fee for this tasting is $95 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. All the Bordeaux in the store on SALE!!GravesThe Graves region is the closest to the city of Bordeaux and has a bevy of lighter style whites and reds that are very drinkable on release but have an ability to age even the whites.2018 Clos Floridene Blanc GravesPrice: $37.50 Your Price: $33.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Clos Floridene Blanc GravesPrice: $37.50 Your Price: $33.00 Quantity in Stock: 32015 Clos Floridene Blanc GravesPrice: $37.50 Your Price: $33.00 Quantity in Stock: 62021 Clos Floridene Graves BlancPrice: $33.00 Your Price: $29.04 Quantity in Stock: 2 2020 Thomas Barton Reserve Blanc GravesPrice: $19.50 Your Price: $17.16 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Château Pape Clément L'Âme De Pape Clément Graves RougePrice: $35.75 Your Price: $31.46 Quantity in Stock: 10Pessac LeognanPessac-Léognan is a wine growing area and Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, in the northern part of the Graves region of Bordeaux. Unlike most Bordeaux appellations, Pessac-Léognan is equally famous for both red and (dry) white wines, although red wine is still predominant. It includes the only red-wine producer outside the Haut-Médoc classified in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, the premier cru Château Haut-Brion, and also includes all of the châteaux listed in the 1953/59 classification of Graves. These classed growths account for a third of the wine produced in Pessac-Léognan.Pessac-Léognan lies on the left bank of the Garonne. It is immediately south of the city of Bordeaux (with a small portion to the west): indeed some of the northern vineyards of Pessac-Léognan are completely surrounded by the housing estates of Bordeaux, as a result of the city's southward expansion. It consists of 8 communes: (from north to south) Mérignac, Talence, Pessac, Gradignan, Villenave-d'Ornon, Cadaujac, Léognan and Martillac. A significant part of the area is forested. It includes 1580 hectares of vines. The soil is very gravelly with the Médoc to the north, Cabernet Sauvignon is the predominant grape, but a somewhat greater proportion of Merlot is typically used in the blend. Cabernet Franc is also used, with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Styles vary more widely than in most Bordeaux AOCs, but typical flavors are blackcurrant and cedar, and the wines are often described as 'earthy'.White wineSauvignon Blanc and Sémillon are the grapes used, usually blended. The wine is typically fermented in barrels at a low temperature. Nectarine is a typical flavor when the wines are young, maturing (over 7–15 years) into flavors of nuts, honey and custard. They are said to be among France's greatest whites.2023 le petite Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc Pessac LeognanPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 12021 Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac LeognanPrice: $50.00 Your Price: $44.00 Quantity in Stock: 232018 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc Pessac LeognanPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 31972 Chateau Haut-Bailly Pessac-LeognanPrice: $195.00 Your Price: $171.60 Quantity in Stock: 181979 Chateau Bahans Haut Brion Pessac LeognanPrice: $250.00 Sale Price: $200.00 Quantity in Stock: 31982 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac LeognanPrice: $1275.00 Your Price: $1122.00 Quantity in Stock: 61982 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Bordeaux, FrancePrice: $2250.00 Sale Price: $1750.00 Quantity in Stock: 151986 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Pessac LeognanPrice: $999.00 Sale Price: $750.00 Quantity in Stock: 91986 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France MagnumPrice: $2250.00 Sale Price: $1750.00 Quantity in Stock: 41995 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Bordeaux, FrancePrice: $625.00 Sale Price: $495.99 Quantity in Stock: 141998 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac LeognanPrice: $995.00 Your Price: $875.60 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac LeognanPrice: $1250.00 Your Price: $1100.00 Quantity in Stock: 12006 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac LeognanPrice: $825.00 Your Price: $726.00 Quantity in Stock: 12010 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac LeognanPrice: $1250.00 Your Price: $1100.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Chateau Smith-Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac LeognanPrice: $175.00 Your Price: $154.00 Quantity in Stock: 32015 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac LeognanPrice: $260.00 Your Price: $228.80 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Chateau Pape Clement Pessac LeognanPrice: $145.00 Your Price: $127.60 Quantity in Stock: 72016 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac LeognanPrice: $245.00 Your Price: $215.60 Quantity in Stock: 52018 Chateau Latour Martillac Pessac LeognanPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00 Quantity in Stock: 122018 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac LeognanPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 42020 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac LeognanPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $46.20 Quantity in Stock: 52020 Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion Pessac LeognanPrice: $174.00 Your Price: $153.12 Quantity in Stock: 32022 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac LeognanPrice: $55.50 Your Price: $48.84 Quantity in Stock: 5MargauxMargaux is a wine growing commune and Appellation d'origine contrôlée within Haut-Médoc in Bordeaux, centered around the village of Margaux. Its leading (premier cru) château is also called Margaux. It contains 21 cru classé châteaux, more than any other commune in Bordeaux.As well as Margaux itself, the appellation includes the villages of Cantenac, Arsac, Soussans and Labarde. It is on the left bank of the Gironde. It is the southernmost appellation in the Médoc (the haut in Haut-Médoc refers to the fact that it lies upstream), not far north of Bordeaux itself. To the east is the Landes forest. The soil is the thinnest in the Médoc, with the highest proportion of gravel. (The generally received opinion being that poor soil makes good wine.) The gravel provides good drainage. The forest to the west shelters the vines from Atlantic breezes. Margaux contains 1413 hectares of vineyards, making it the second largest appellation in the Haut-Médoc (after Saint-Estèphe). The châteaux are concentrated in the village, and the vineyards are more intermingled than elsewhere. The vines ripen 7–10 days before the rest of the Médoc.Cabernet Sauvignon is the predominant grape, but it is invariably blended with other grapes. As with all red Bordeaux, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec may also be included in the blend (although wines will not necessarily include all five grapes). The wine is known for its perfumed fragrance. The dominant fruit flavour is blackcurrant. The wine from the southern part of the appellation (i.e. Cantenac, Arsac and Labarde) tends to be more powerful but less fragrant, and leans more towards plum.Wine from Margaux may be labelled as Haut-Médoc (usually wine which the château considers inferior to its main offering and wishes to market under a different label). It would also be possible (though unusual) for the wine to be labelled using the Médoc AOC or one of the Regional Bordeaux AOCs. 1970 Chateau Palmer MargauxPrice: $595.00 Your Price: $523.60 Quantity in Stock: 11972 Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux (mid shoulder fill)Price: $240.00 Sale Price: $199.00 Quantity in Stock: 11974 Chateau Prieure Lichine MargauxPrice: $150.00 Your Price: $132.00 Quantity in Stock: 11978 Chateau Kirwan MargauxPrice: $275.00 Sale Price: $200.00 Quantity in Stock: 101981 Chateau Palmer Margaux 6 LIterPrice: $2500.00 Your Price: $2200.00 Quantity in Stock: 11981 Chateau d'Angludet Margaux 6 LIterPrice: $995.00 Your Price: $875.60 Quantity in Stock: 11982 Chateau Kirwan MargauxPrice: $300.00 Sale Price: $240.00 Quantity in Stock: 11982 Chateau Palmer Margaux 3 LiterPrice: $2950.00 Your Price: $2596.00 Quantity in Stock: 21982 Chateau Rauzan-Segla MargauxPrice: $350.00 Sale Price: $275.00 Quantity in Stock: 71982 Chateau Margaux Margaux (Just below Neck FIlls)Price: $1500.00 Sale Price: $1200.00 Quantity in Stock: 31982 Chateau Margaux Margaux Bordeaux, FrancePrice: $1999.00 Sale Price: $1695.00 Quantity in Stock: 641983 Chateau Rauzan-Segla Margaux Bordeaux, FrancePrice: $325.00 Sale Price: $250.00 Quantity in Stock: 51985 Chateau Margaux Margaux 375mlPrice: $395.00 Your Price: $347.60 Quantity in Stock: 61986 Chateau Margaux Margaux (375ml)Price: $395.00 Your Price: $347.60 Quantity in Stock: 21988 Chateau Rauzan Segla MargauxPrice: $300.00 Sale Price: $230.00 Quantity in Stock: 21989 Chateau Lascombes MargauxPrice: $250.00 Sale Price: $200.00 Quantity in Stock: 161990 Chateau Lascombes MargauxPrice: $295.00 Sale Price: $230.00 Quantity in Stock: 141995 Chateau de Tertre MargauxPrice: $150.00 Your Price: $132.00 Quantity in Stock: 81995 Chateau d'Issan, Margaux, FrancePrice: $235.00 Your Price: $206.80 Quantity in Stock: 101999 CHATEAU PALMER MARGAUX MAGNUMPrice: $1395.00 Sale Price: $975.00 Quantity in Stock: 11999 Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery Margaux, FrancePrice: $215.00 Sale Price: $175.00 Quantity in Stock: 82001 Chateau Palmer MargauxPrice: $425.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 12003 Chateau Rauzan Segla MargauxPrice: $189.00 Your Price: $166.32 Quantity in Stock: 172003 Chateau Palmer MargauxPrice: $450.00 Sale Price: $375.00 Quantity in Stock: 42005 Chateau Palmer MargauxPrice: $595.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Chateau Lascombes Margaux (375ml)Price: $88.00 Sale Price: $69.00 Quantity in Stock: 12010 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, MargauxPrice: $315.00 Your Price: $277.20 Quantity in Stock: 12020 Chateau des Eyrins MargauxPrice: $90.00 Your Price: $79.20 Quantity in Stock: 32014 Chateau Giscours MargauxPrice: $118.50 Your Price: $104.28 Quantity in Stock: 32015 La Sirene De Giscours MargauxPrice: $63.00 Your Price: $55.44 Quantity in Stock: 102015 Chateau Grand Tayac MargauxPrice: $65.00 Sale Price: $49.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Chateau Malescot St Exupery MargauxPrice: $149.00 Your Price: $131.12 Quantity in Stock: 92016 Chateau Kirwan MargauxPrice: $99.00 Your Price: $87.12 Quantity in Stock: 102017 Chateau Du Tertre MargauxPrice: $65.00 Your Price: $57.20 Quantity in Stock: 102019 Chateau Prieure-Lichine MargauxPrice: $63.00 Sale Price: $49.00 Quantity in Stock: 52019 Chateau Moulin De Tricot Margaux, FrancePrice: $66.00 Your Price: $58.08 Quantity in Stock: 8Saint JulienJust a little bit less powerful than Pauillac and rustic than Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien wines are very aromatized. They are harmonious and well balanced red wines. Saint-Julien is the right balance between Pauillac and Margaux.Saint-Julien has 11 Grands Crus Classés (great growths). The quality is so good in Saint-Julien, that second wines from those châteaux are very attractive.1979 Chateau Talbot Saint Julien 6 LiterPrice: $895.00 Your Price: $787.60 Quantity in Stock: 11982 Chateau Gruaud Larose St Julien 3 LiterPrice: $2950.00 Your Price: $2596.00 Quantity in Stock: 31982 Chateau Leoville Las Cases St. JulienPrice: $850.00 Sale Price: $650.00 Quantity in Stock: 11983 Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien Bordeaux, FrancePrice: $295.00 Sale Price: $230.00 Quantity in Stock: 131985 Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint JulienPrice: $195.00 Your Price: $171.60 Quantity in Stock: 11985 Chateau Leoville Poyferre St. JulienPrice: $195.00 Your Price: $171.60 Quantity in Stock: 31986 Chateau Gruaud-Larose Saint-Julien (High Shoulder Fill)Price: $250.00 Sale Price: $150.00 Quantity in Stock: 11986 Chateau Gruaud-Larose Saint-JulienPrice: $250.00 Your Price: $220.00 Quantity in Stock: 81986 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St JulienPrice: $705.00 Your Price: $620.40 Quantity in Stock: 11990 Chateau Gruaud Larose St. JulienPrice: $295.00 Your Price: $259.60 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Chateau Leoville Las Cases St. JulienPrice: $495.00 Sale Price: $395.00 Quantity in Stock: 22000 Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint Julien 375mlPrice: $145.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 72000 Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Grand Vin de Leoville' Saint-JulienPrice: $450.00 Sale Price: $375.00 Quantity in Stock: 22000 Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint JulienPrice: $250.00 Sale Price: $195.00 Quantity in Stock: 42003 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St JulienPrice: $395.00 Your Price: $347.60 Quantity in Stock: 42005 Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint-Julien (375ml)Price: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien (375ml)Price: $207.00 Sale Price: $165.00 Quantity in Stock: 12008 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St. JulienPrice: $405.00 Sale Price: $245.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St. JulienPrice: $350.00 Your Price: $308.00 Quantity in Stock: 62015 Chateau Gloria St. JulienPrice: $81.00 Your Price: $71.28 Quantity in Stock: 82015 Chateau Branaire Ducru St JulienPrice: $105.00 Your Price: $92.40 Quantity in Stock: 52017 Chateau Branaire Ducru St JulienPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00 Quantity in Stock: 42018 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St. Julien 3 LiterPrice: $1488.00 Your Price: $1309.44 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Leoville Las Cases, St. JulienPrice: $325.25 Your Price: $286.22 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Aspirant de Beychevelle Saint JulienPrice: $46.25 Your Price: $40.70 Quantity in Stock: 62019 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Le Petit Ducru St. JulienPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $46.20 Quantity in Stock: 6Pauillac Pauillac is on the left bank of the Gironde. St-Julien is to the south. A stream called Ruisseau de Juillac marks part of the boundary between the two communes; other parts are marked by a stone wall and a country lane. To the north, across the Jalle du Breuil, lies St-Estèphe. Pauillac is bounded on the west by the parish of St Sauveur and the Landes forest. All three communes lie within the Haut-Médoc. The town of Pauillac is the largest in the Médoc, with a population of over 5000. Pauillac is somewhat more elevated than the surrounding area, rising to a peak of nearly 30 metres above sea-level in the region of Château Pontet-Canet. The soil is gravelly, as with most of the Haut-Médoc. The forest to the west shelters the vines from the Atlantic winds. Pauillac contains around 1200 hectares of vineyards.Cabernet Sauvignon is the predominant grape, but it is invariably blended with other grapes. As with all red Bordeaux, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec may also be included in the blend (although wines will not necessarily include all five grapes). Prior to the 19th century, Malbec was predominant.The style has been described as 'stark'. The predominant fruit flavor is usually blackcurrant, sometimes veering into plum. Pencil-shavings and cigar-box are also characteristic notes.Wine from Pauillac may be labelled as Haut-Médoc (usually wine which the château considers inferior to its main offering and wishes to market under a different label). Similarly, second (or third) wines from the grandes châteaux may be labelled simply as Pauillac.1975 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac (mid shoulder fill)Price: $1450.00 Sale Price: $750.00 Quantity in Stock: 121975 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac (top shoulder fill)Price: $1450.00 Sale Price: $1050.00 Quantity in Stock: 91976 Chateau Latour 'Les Forts de Latour' Pauillac (mid shoulder fill)Price: $300.00 Sale Price: $240.00 Quantity in Stock: 21978 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 'Carruades de Lafite', Pauillac, FrancePrice: $395.00 Sale Price: $330.00 Quantity in Stock: 61978 Chateau Pichon Lalande Comtesse de Lalande PauillacPrice: $250.00 Your Price: $220.00 Quantity in Stock: 11981 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac High Shoulder FillPrice: $195.00 Your Price: $171.60 Quantity in Stock: 41981 Chateau Pichon Lalande Comtesse de Lalande PauillacPrice: $250.00 Your Price: $220.00 Quantity in Stock: 41982 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste PauillacPrice: $595.00 Sale Price: $475.00 Quantity in Stock: 251982 Chateau Mouton Rothchild Pauillac, FrancePrice: $1500.00 Your Price: $1320.00 Quantity in Stock: 21982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild PauillacPrice: $3700.00 Sale Price: $2995.00 Quantity in Stock: 61982 Chateau Latour Pauillac Bordeaux FrancePrice: $3500.00 Sale Price: $2750.00 Quantity in Stock: 131982 Chateau Lynch Bages Pauillac (Mid Shoulder Ulige)Price: $420.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 11982 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande PauillacPrice: $1650.00 Sale Price: $1250.00 Quantity in Stock: 151982 Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac (Damaged Label)Price: $1350.00 Sale Price: $1000.00 Quantity in Stock: 11982 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, France MagnumPrice: $1595.00 Sale Price: $1250.00 Quantity in Stock: 11982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Magnum Damaged LabelsPrice: $3600.00 Your Price: $3168.00 Quantity in Stock: 51983 CHATEAU LYNCH BAGES PAUILLACPrice: $395.00 Sale Price: $325.00 Quantity in Stock: 81983 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande PauillacPrice: $395.00 Sale Price: $335.00 Quantity in Stock: 21983 Chateau Lafite Rothschild PauillacPrice: $999.00 Sale Price: $750.00 Quantity in Stock: 671983 Carruades de Lafite Pauillac, FrancePrice: $450.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 91983 CHATEAU DUHART-MILON PAUILLAC, FRANCEPrice: $235.00 Sale Price: $175.00 Quantity in Stock: 531985 Chateau Lynch Bages PauillacPrice: $350.00 Your Price: $308.00 Quantity in Stock: 71986 Chateau Pichon Lalande Comtesse Pauillac 6 LiterPrice: $4950.00 Your Price: $4356.00 Quantity in Stock: 11986 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac (375ml)Price: $195.00 Your Price: $171.60 Quantity in Stock: 261986 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, FrancePrice: $395.00 Sale Price: $330.00 Quantity in Stock: 331986 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac (375ml) High Shoulder FillPrice: $150.00 Your Price: $132.00 Quantity in Stock: 51986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 6 LiterPrice: $15000.00 Your Price: $13200.00 Quantity in Stock: 11986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild PauillacPrice: $1800.00 Sale Price: $1250.00 Quantity in Stock: 51988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac, FrancePrice: $825.00 Sale Price: $650.00 Quantity in Stock: 241988 Chateau Latour, Pauillac, FrancePrice: $950.00 Sale Price: $750.00 Quantity in Stock: 61988 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande PauillacPrice: $435.00 Sale Price: $345.00 Quantity in Stock: 21989 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac (375ml)Price: $475.00 Sale Price: $395.00 Quantity in Stock: 11990 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste PauillacPrice: $425.00 Your Price: $374.00 Quantity in Stock: 361990 Chateau Lynch Bages PauillacPrice: $750.00 Sale Price: $625.00 Quantity in Stock: 11990 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande PauillacPrice: $550.00 Sale Price: $450.00 Quantity in Stock: 361995 CHATEAU LYNCH BAGES PAUILLACPrice: $425.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 131995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild PauillacPrice: $999.00 Sale Price: $795.00 Quantity in Stock: 391995 Chateau Latour 'Les Forts de Latour' Pauillac, FrancePrice: $425.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 31996 Chateau Clerc-Milon PauillacPrice: $175.00 Your Price: $154.00 Quantity in Stock: 11999 Chateau Lynch Bages PauillacPrice: $250.00 Your Price: $220.00 Quantity in Stock: 101999 Chateau Lafite Rothschild PauillacPrice: $1450.00 Sale Price: $1150.00 Quantity in Stock: 1Price: $2500.00 Sale Price: $1900.00 Quantity in Stock: 112000 Chateau Latour PauillacPrice: $1500.00 Sale Price: $1195.00 Quantity in Stock: 12000 Chateau Lafite Rothschild PauillacPrice: $1800.00 Sale Price: $1500.00 Quantity in Stock: 62000 Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron PauillacPrice: $375.00 Sale Price: $325.00 Quantity in Stock: 12003 Chateau Latour PauillacPrice: $1500.00 Sale Price: $1150.00 Quantity in Stock: 12003 Chateau Latour Pauillac (3 LITER)Price: $4975.00 Your Price: $4378.00 Quantity in Stock: 12003 Chateau Latour Pauillac MagnumPrice: $2500.00 Your Price: $2200.00 Quantity in Stock: 22004 Chateau Latour Pauillac MagnumPrice: $1700.00 Sale Price: $1295.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Chateau Lafite Rothchild PauillacPrice: $1500.00 Sale Price: $1150.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac (375ml)Price: $115.00 Sale Price: $89.00 Quantity in Stock: 12006 Chateau Mouton Rothschild PauillacPrice: $850.00 Your Price: $748.00 Quantity in Stock: 12008 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d'Armailhac PauillacPrice: $150.00 Your Price: $132.00 Quantity in Stock: 12010 Chateau Le Petit Mouton PauillacPrice: $502.50 Your Price: $442.20 Quantity in Stock: 12011 Chateau Pedesclaux PauillacPrice: $71.00 Your Price: $62.48 Quantity in Stock: 62014 Chateau Clerc Milon PauillacPrice: $183.00 Your Price: $161.04 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, FrancePrice: $234.00 Your Price: $205.92 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Chateau Mouton Rothschild PauillacPrice: $850.00 Your Price: $748.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Chateau Latour PauillacPrice: $1005.00 Your Price: $884.40 Quantity in Stock: 112017 Chateau Latour Pauillac, FrancePrice: $795.00 Your Price: $699.60 Quantity in Stock: 82017 Chateau Haut Bages Liberal PauillacPrice: $62.50 Your Price: $55.00 Quantity in Stock: 72018 Chateau Les Forts de Latour PauillacPrice: $321.25 Your Price: $282.70 Quantity in Stock: 92018 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville PauillacPrice: $360.00 Your Price: $316.80 Quantity in Stock: 62019 Prelude a Grand Puy Ducasse PauillacPrice: $42.00 Your Price: $36.96 Quantity in Stock: 72019 Chateau Les Forts de Latour PauillacPrice: $297.00 Your Price: $261.36 Quantity in Stock: 122021 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE AU BARON PAUILLACPrice: $238.50 Your Price: $209.88 Quantity in Stock: 12021 Echo de Lynch Bages PauillacPrice: $72.00 Your Price: $63.36 Quantity in Stock: 102021 Chateau Duhart-Milon PauillacPrice: $111.75 Your Price: $98.34 Quantity in Stock: 12022 Pastourelle De Clerc Milon PauillacPrice: $54.00 Your Price: $47.52 Quantity in Stock: 1St EstepheSaint-Estèphe is a true "terroir" wine. The influence of the soil, gravels as usual and more clays than in Médoc, can be experienced when tasting a Saint-Estèphe wine. Although Pauillac is just close-by, Saint-Estèphe wines are different.Saint-Estèphe wines are very colored, earthy, firm, robust and tannic. They reach their maturity slower than other Médoc wines.Saint-Estèphe hosts 5 Grands Crus Classés (great growths) such as Château Montrose and Château Cos d'Estournel1976 Chateau Lafon-Rochet Saint-Estephe (high shoulder fill)Price: $150.00 Sale Price: $120.00 Quantity in Stock: 41979 Chateau Montrose St. Estephe 6 LIterPrice: $1250.00 Your Price: $1100.00 Quantity in Stock: 11979 Chateau Lafon Rochet St. EstephePrice: $225.00 Sale Price: $155.00 Quantity in Stock: 11981 Chateau Lafon Rochet St. EstephePrice: $195.00 Sale Price: $140.00 Quantity in Stock: 31982 Chateau Meyney St Estephe MagnumPrice: $395.00 Your Price: $347.60 Quantity in Stock: 31982 Chateau Lafon Rochet St EstephePrice: $325.00 Sale Price: $250.00 Quantity in Stock: 291983 CHATEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL ST ESTEPHE, FRANCEPrice: $425.00 Sale Price: $325.00 Quantity in Stock: 211983 Chateau Meyney Saint-Estephe, FrancePrice: $195.00 Sale Price: $150.00 Quantity in Stock: 61983 Chateau Lafon-Rochet Saint EstephePrice: $235.00 Sale Price: $180.00 Quantity in Stock: 91985 Chateau Cos D'Estournel St. EstephePrice: $350.00 Sale Price: $295.00 Quantity in Stock: 231985 Chateau Marbuzet St EstephePrice: $115.00 Your Price: $101.20 Quantity in Stock: 31986 Chateau Montrose St. EstephePrice: $275.00 Your Price: $242.00 Quantity in Stock: 81989 Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, FrancePrice: $425.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 961989 Chateau Meyney Saint-EstephePrice: $165.00 Your Price: $145.20 Quantity in Stock: 301990 Chateau Montrose La Dame de Montrose St. EstephePrice: $330.00 Sale Price: $275.00 Quantity in Stock: 51990 CHATEAU MONTROSE ST. ESTEPHE MAGNUM 1.5LPrice: $2695.00 Sale Price: $2250.00 Quantity in Stock: 71990 CHATEAU LAFON ROCHET ST. ESTEPHEPrice: $295.00 Sale Price: $230.00 Quantity in Stock: 41990 Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France MagnumPrice: $995.00 Sale Price: $825.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Chateau Cos D'Estournel St. Estephe, FrancePrice: $425.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 572003 Chateau Montrose, Saint-Estephe, FrancePrice: $365.00 Sale Price: $295.00 Quantity in Stock: 12009 Chateau Calon Segur Saint EstephePrice: $215.00 Your Price: $189.20 Quantity in Stock: 12011 Chateau Montrose St EstephePrice: $225.00 Your Price: $198.00 Quantity in Stock: 142014 Chateau Montrose St EstephePrice: $405.00 Your Price: $356.40 Quantity in Stock: 42016 Chateau Montrose St EstephePrice: $423.00 Your Price: $372.24 Quantity in Stock: 32016 Chateau Ormes De Pez St. EstephePrice: $72.00 Your Price: $63.36 Quantity in Stock: 62017 Chateau Meyney St. EstephePrice: $45.00 Your Price: $39.60 Quantity in Stock: 122018 Chateau Meyney Prieur de Meyney, Saint-EstephePrice: $36.00 Your Price: $31.68 Quantity in Stock: 192018 Château Cos Labory Saint-Estephe 5eme Grand Cru ClassePrice: $66.00 Your Price: $58.08 Quantity in Stock: 62019 Chateau Meyney St. EstephePrice: $54.00 Your Price: $47.52 Quantity in Stock: 22021 Chateau Pez '2nd Pez' Saint-EstephePrice: $49.00 Sale Price: $39.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 PomerolThe Bordeaux region is one of the most important wine-producing regions in the world, it produces a third of the good quality wine French production. Bordeaux is 57 appellations, more than 9,000 wine-producing châteaux, and 13,000 wine growers. Bordeaux is near the Atlantic coast, in the south west of France. Wine has been grown in Bordeaux for two thousand years. Most probably vines grew there before the arrival of the Roman in 56 before J.C. The poet Ausonius wrote about it, a château still bare his name, the "Château Ausone". At the beginning of the second millennium the region was under English domination. Hundred of boats loaded with barrels of "Claret" left for England. The "Claret" was a light red wine Englishmen loved, the word is still used to refer to Red Bordeaux. The large diversity of Bordeaux suggests an equal diversity of soil. The climate is generally temperate with a short winter and a high degree of humidity generated by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. The celebrated regions of the right bank, Pomerol and St Emilion, have very little to do with the rest of Bordeaux. They lie well to the east of Bordeaux itself. Where the Médoc and Graves are characterized by gravelly soils, on the right bank the soil has more clay and limestone. Cabernet Sauvignon does not usually perform well here, and Merlot and Cabernet Franc are much more widely planted. A warmer drier climate than the maritime Médoc also benefits the region.The right bank was mostly excluded from the 1855 classification (the exceptions being the St Emilion first growths of Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and as a whole was not taken that seriously until the early 20th century. Today, due to the garagist movement- the recent development on the Right Bank has been the production of wines from newly created but tiny estates. A policy of very low yields, ageing in new oak barrels, and the rarity value of the wines, has created a somewhat absurd demand for such exceedingly expensive wines as Le Pin (Pomerol) and Valandraud (St Emilion). Their quality is excellent, but they offer poor value, except for wine drinkers who must have 'cult' wines in their cellars at all costs. This is a reflection of the quality of the best wines and of the sensuous properties of the Merlot grape, which gives rounder, more opulent wines than the austere Cabernet Sauvignon. The St Emilion wines have been classified, but Pomerol still has no classification, although the best wines are internationally recognized.Because the wine business has been so entrenched in their history and the entire economy of this region of France is based on what the English have coined the term “Claret”, they have a system of doing business like other wine producing region on the face of the earth. The best of the Bordeaulaise get paid for their product up to two years before it gets to the market. The top wines are sought out by collectors the world over years before they will come to rest in their cellars; and in some cases many years before they will actually be consumed. It is like the stock market, for wine junkies. Bordeaux Futures are a bet that the wine will be more valuable when it arrives than it was when it was actually purchased. PomerolThe Pomerol vineyards are located on a plateau that rises and falls slightly as it slopes gently down through a series of terraces toward the valley of the Isle River, which flows into the Dordogne River. The appellation is bordered on the north by the Barbanne, a tributary of the Isle, on the east by Saint Emilion (the Cheval Blanc and Figeac wine estates), and on the south and west by the city of Libourne. Pomerol is an area only two and a half miles long and two miles wide with exceptionally favorable geology and unique wine-producing potential. It is one of the smallest of the Bordeaux wine areas and produces a yearly average of about 350,000 cases of wine. Most of the region's properties, with a few exceptions, are small; the 185 wine estates in Pomerol have an average of eight acres of grapes each. The area is mainly characterized by a unique set of geological conditions. The surface soil is gravel, more or less compact or sandy; and its subsoil contains ferrous oxide, locally known as "crasse de fer", which, together with its specific microclimate, gives Pomerol wines their distinctive personality.It is speculated that wine grapes have been grown there ever since the Romans inhabited Gaul. The development of the vineyards began in the 12th Century and continued throughout the Middle Ages. Pomerol was an important stopping place along the road of the pilgrims journeying from all over Europe to the Spanish pilgrimage of Saint Jacques de Compostelle. The Knights of Malta built a manor and a Roman church - since destroyed - as well as a hospital. The ancient hospital is the present Château Gazin building; it may be one of the last vestiges of the middle ages in Pomerol. Unfortunately, the troubles of the Hundred Years' War led to the abandonment of most of the vineyards. Subsequently restored, they again suffered greatly during the Religious Wars. Minutes in the archives of Libourne date the beginning of Pomerol's evolution toward its modern form to the middle of the 18th Century. It began in 1753 when Louis Leonard Fontemoing, a grape-grower in a locality called "Trop Chaud" ("Too Hot"), transformed his vineyard by taking out the white grapes and putting in red grapes. Besides the Pressac red, bouchet (or cabernet franc) and merlot made their first historically recorded appearance. They are the dominant varieties in Pomerol today.Some historians claim that the real ascendancy of Pomerol began in the second half of the 19th Century. However, modern tasters have reported on many great Pomerol vintages (dating back to the 1920's) from the region's pre-eminent estate, Château Pétrus. Nevertheless, pre-war vintages of Pomerol were not much in demand; and most winelovers of that era did not seek out Château Pétrus or any other of the notable Pomerol properties. It was not until the legendary 1947 vintage that Pétrus gained notoriety in wine circles. Although we have not tasted that particular vintage, those experienced tasters who have had the privilege of sampling the 1947 Pétrus at its zenith (it may still be at that level today) claim that the 1947 Pétrus is one of the greatest wines produced in the 20th Century. Despite the fame of the 1947 vintage, another generation of wine drinkers generally ignored the wines of Pomerol. We recall drinking exceptional Pomerols from vintages in the 1960's that commanded prices well below their counterparts in the Médoc (the area of Bordeaux where fabled estates such as Mouton, Lafite, Latour, and Margaux are located). However, beginning in the 1980's - specifically the 1982 vintage - Pomerol began to command average prices that exceeded those of most other Bordeaux wines. Today older vintages of Pétrus from the 1960's go for as much as $1000 to $10,000 a bottle! We drank the 2015, 1995, 1990, 1982, 1978, 1975 and the 1961 vintages of Petrus in March of this year and my favorite was the 1990! Unfortunately, the 1961 was not a great bottle neither was the 1975 but all the others showed up including the best showing ever for me of the 1982- a legendary “Once in a Lifetime” wine tasting on my 50th B-Day weekend.1961 Chateau Petrus Pomerol High Shoulder FillPrice: $8950.00 Your Price: $7876.00 Quantity in Stock: 11971 Chateau Trotanoy PomerolPrice: $1850.00 Your Price: $1628.00 Quantity in Stock: 11983 Chateau Lafleur Pomerol (torn labels)Price: $1700.00 Sale Price: $1355.00 Quantity in Stock: 21985 Chateau Trotanoy PomerolPrice: $325.00 Your Price: $286.00 Quantity in Stock: 61989 Chateau Petrus PomerolPrice: $7500.00 Sale Price: $5900.00 Quantity in Stock: 111996 Chateau Gazin Pomerol, FrancePrice: $235.00 Sale Price: $180.00 Quantity in Stock: 312009 Chateau Petrus PomerolPrice: $7900.00 Your Price: $6952.00 Quantity in Stock: 32010 Chateau Petrus PomerolPrice: $7900.00 Your Price: $6952.00 Quantity in Stock: 32013 Petrus, Pomerol, France MagnumPrice: $9995.00 Sale Price: $6900.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Chateau Clinet PomerolPrice: $157.50 Your Price: $138.60 Quantity in Stock: 42016 Chateau Chantalouette PomerolPrice: $39.00 Your Price: $34.32 Quantity in Stock: 192016 Chateau Gazin PomerolPrice: $172.50 Your Price: $151.80 Quantity in Stock: 102018 Chateau La Gravette de Certan PomerolPrice: $120.00 Your Price: $105.60 Quantity in Stock: 112018 Château Rouget PomerolPrice: $87.00 Your Price: $76.56 Quantity in Stock: 122019 Chateau Latour a Pomerol PomerolPrice: $145.00 Your Price: $127.60 Quantity in Stock: 122019 CHATEAU VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN POMEROLPrice: $504.25 Your Price: $443.74 Quantity in Stock: 42020 Chateau Maillet PomerolPrice: $69.00 Your Price: $60.72 Quantity in Stock: 122020 Chateau Plince PomerolPrice: $65.00 Your Price: $57.20 Quantity in Stock: 102020 Chateau Latour a Pomerol, Pomerol, FrancePrice: $145.00 Your Price: $127.60 Quantity in Stock: 12Saint Emilion2000 Quinault L'enclos St. EmilionPrice: $105.00 Sale Price: $85.00 Quantity in Stock: 12000 Chateau Angelus St EmilionPrice: $950.00 Sale Price: $795.00 Quantity in Stock: 3 1960 Clos Fourtet Saint-Emilion Grand CruPrice: $350.00 Sale Price: $295.00 Quantity in Stock: 11981 CHATEAU FIGEAC, SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU, FRANCEPrice: $400.00 Sale Price: $315.00 Quantity in Stock: 191982 Chateau Cheval Blanc St. Emilion, FrancePrice: $2400.00 Sale Price: $1795.00 Quantity in Stock: 81990 Chateau Cheval Blanc St. Emilion, FrancePrice: $2750.00 Sale Price: $2250.00 Quantity in Stock: 71990 Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, FrancePrice: $495.00 Your Price: $435.60 Quantity in Stock: 81995 Chateau de Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand CruPrice: $550.00 Your Price: $484.00 Quantity in Stock: 21999 Chateau Angelus Saint EmilionPrice: $495.00 Sale Price: $395.00 Quantity in Stock: 32000 Chateau Figeac Saint-Emilion Grand CruPrice: $540.00 Sale Price: $450.00 Quantity in Stock: 32000 Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint EmilionPrice: $210.00 Sale Price: $175.00 Quantity in Stock: 32001 Chateau Magdelaine Saint-Emilion Grand CruPrice: $332.00 Sale Price: $265.00 Quantity in Stock: 12001 Chateau Franc Mayne Saint Emilion Grand CruPrice: $87.00 Your Price: $76.56 Quantity in Stock: 112003 Chateau Cheval Blanc St. Emilion, FrancePrice: $1080.00 Your Price: $950.40 Quantity in Stock: 42005 Chateau Larcis Ducasse Saint EmilionPrice: $450.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand CruPrice: $625.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Chateau Angelus St. Emilion Bordeaux, FrancePrice: $750.00 Sale Price: $645.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Troplong Mondot St. EmilionPrice: $450.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Troplong Mondot St. Emilion (375ml)Price: $195.00 Sale Price: $145.00 Quantity in Stock: 12005 Chateau Pavie St Emilion, FrancePrice: $695.00 Sale Price: $550.00 Quantity in Stock: 12007 Chateau Vignot Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, FrancePrice: $53.75 Sale Price: $43.00 Quantity in Stock: 22009 Chateau Cheval Blanc, St Emilion, FrancePrice: $1795.00 Your Price: $1579.60 Quantity in Stock: 32009 Chateau Figeac Saint-Emilion Grand CruPrice: $510.00 Sale Price: $425.00 Quantity in Stock: 12012 Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, FrancePrice: $987.00 Your Price: $868.56 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Fait Main Todeschini Asteria Vineyards Saint Emilion Grand CruPrice: $235.00 Your Price: $206.80 Quantity in Stock: 62015 Chateau Clos Saint Martin Saint-Emilion Grand CruPrice: $155.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 22016 Chateau Simard Saint-Emilion Grand CruPrice: $42.00 Your Price: $36.96 Quantity in Stock: 552019 Chateau Tauzinat L'Hermitage St. Emilion Grand CruPrice: $37.50 Your Price: $33.00 Quantity in Stock: 42019 Chateau La Grave Figeac Grand Cru Saint Emilion, FrancePrice: $65.00 Sale Price: $49.00 Quantity in Stock: 72020 Chateau Lassegue Saint EmilionPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00 Quantity in Stock: 62020 Chateau La Grave Figeac Grand Cru Saint Emilion, FrancePrice: $49.00 Your Price: $43.12 Quantity in Stock: 21 2014 Chateau Cap Saint George Saint EmilionPrice: $33.00 Your Price: $29.04 Quantity in Stock: 4

My name is August Westand I love my Pearly Baker best more than my wine ...more than My wine more than my maker though he’s no friend of mineHalf of my lifeI spent doin’ time for some other fucker’s crime Other half found me stumbling around drunk on burgundy wine“Wharf Rat”Words by Robert Hunter, music by Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead)*This event just popped on our calendar as I never miss a chance to host an event with our good friend Rob Sweeney, his family used to own Vine Cliff Winery for decades but they sold the winery a few years ago and Rob entered into a new chapter of his winemaking career with his new label Gravel Pit Wines. We have hosted over a dozen events with Rob over the years and his wines are very well known with our “Wine Drinking People”. Chef Toni will be making a special dinner to accompany the tasting wines and the fee for this event which includes dinner and gratuity is $250 per person plus tax. For reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Gravel Pit Winery Wine Tastingwith Special Guest Owner Rob SweeneySaturday, April 11th 7:30 PM2019 Gravel Pit Chardonnay Russian River2017 Gravel Pit Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast2018 Gravel Pit Pinot Noir Anderson Valley2019 Gravel Pit Pinot Noir Russian River Valley2018 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley2019 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Tokalon Creek, Oakville, Napa2021 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Tokalon Creek, Oakville, Napa2023 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Tokalon Creek, Oakville, NapaMenuSelection of Cheese and CharcuterieSea Scallop Carpaccio with Candied Citrus and Lavender Aioli Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib Wellington served over Cabernet DemiChocolate Chip Bourbon Pecan PieThe fee for this tasting which included dinner is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any issues with the menu and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you. “Not everyone has the chance in life to work at what they love and are truly passionate about.My desire is to make wines that bring you as much joy to drink as they did for me to make.”Rob Sweeney-Rob Sweeney arrived in the Napa Valley in 1986 when his family bought a piece of raw land in Oakville. A ghost winery of the former Vine Cliff estate which was defunct since the early 1900’s when phylloxera killed every vine. The property presented quite a project, one that Rob coveted. Excited to be involved, so began his journey to learn the business by working at other properties around the valley.Rob was first hired at Buena Vista Winery by winemaker Jill Davis as a harvest cellar intern where he started building his vast experience. Interested in every facet of a winery he moved on to the tasting room at Franciscan Winery, it provided the backdrop for where Rob learned the art of selling wine. His interest in the vineyards then took him to A&P Structures where he learned how to build trellis systems from true pioneers in the field.Concurrently Rob attended Napa Valley College and earned his degree in Viticulture under the tutelage of the inspirational Dr. Steve Krebs. Several years later and with a strong foundation of knowledge and well rounded education under his belt, Rob returned to Vine Cliff.“Back then if I needed to know the answer to something, I couldn’t look it up on the internet or watch a how-to YouTube video, I rode my ATV across the field or jumped in my truck and asked a neighbor. That might have been Gustav Dalle Valle who showed me how to calibrate the sprayer, or Alex Vyborny, famed vineyard manager responsible for Far Niente and Joseph Phelps, whose ranch was across the street. Or after we bought a vineyard on Pickett Road, Al Frediani who would always dispense his advice with a twinkle in his eye. Occasionally we would source grapes from other vineyards, and I think I bought more grapes from Laurie Wood and visited his vineyard more times just in the hope that Laurie would beckon me to his porch for a visit. Their collective knowledge was invaluable.” These salt of the earth farmers had a wealth of experience and they were happily willing to pass on their knowledge and even loan their equipment. Their seeds of wisdom fell on fertile ground and as Rob’s knowledge grew, so did his passion.Ultimately, the Vine Cliff family vineyard grew into a winery operation and over the years Rob was inspired by having winemakers such as John Gibson, Paul Hobbs and Celia Welch who introduced him to cutting edge techniques and mentored him through blind tastings and blending trials. Each harvest Rob acquired more experience and honed his skills-different vintage, different outcomes, different vineyards telling different stories. More knowledge, more comparisons to draw from year to year. Crucial picking decisions became second nature and difficult blending trials made sense. The family business grew and made a place for itself among other wineries producing award winning wines with a reputation for excellence.​Over time, Rob identified and personally developed vineyards on properties which the winery purchased in Calistoga and on Howell Mountain. With Rob’s viticultural acumen and diligence these projects ultimately became the storied Pickett Road vineyard now known as the 100-point generating Few and Far Between vineyard purchased by Hundred Acre vineyard and the estate vineyards now owned by Cade Winery, Howell Mountain. At the time they each sold, both were the highest per-acre price ever paid for vineyards in the country.As one chapter ends, so another begins-A culmination of 30 years of experience, 30 years of literal blood, sweat and tears led Rob to realize an unfulfilled dream, one that remained dormant surfaced and was the itch he needed to scratch. It was time to branch out on his own and add winemaker to his portfolio.All the Gravel Pit wines in the store on SALE!!:2019 Gravel Pit Chardonnay Russian RiverPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 8Aromas of honeysuckle and white peach with juicy and bright tropical fruit, and lemon oil, and lime zest on the finish, this is a convergence of the Old Wente Clone and are blended together to create a classic, Sonoma-style chardonnay. Tremendous value.2017 Gravel Pit Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastPrice: $64.50 Your Price: $56.76 Quantity in Stock: 5Our Pinot Noir comes from one of the most sought after and prized vineyards in Sonoma County. This very special site is influenced by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the San Francisco bay to the south. The well drained soil is derived from volcanic parent material and is very gravelly and rocky. We received two clones of pinot noir from this very well farmed site. Clone 115 known to be one of the only pinot noir clones to make stand alone quality wine, and the Swan clone, which is very aromatic.The grapes were hand harvested at night to ensure cold fruit for a three day pre-fermentation maceration. We hand sorted 80% of the clusters to the berry level after adding 20% whole clusters to the small stainless steel fermentation vessels. After fermentation we aged the wine for 11 months in 30% new, 35% 1 yr and 35% neutral, experienced French oak barrels. We elected to bottle the wine unfined and unfiltered.We enjoyed a long cool vintage following a winter of abundant rainfall after some very dry years. This lead to an early exuberant canopy followed by some heat in June that helped to settle down the growth. We had an unprecedented heat wave at the beginning of September just as the grapes were almost in the perfect flavor window. Giving the vines a chance to recover and rehydrate the fruit is critical for the best possible wine. We picked on September 10th, a full week and a half after the big heat, and just before the next temperature spike.2019 Gravel Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00Winemaker’s Notes The 2019 vintage started about two weeks later than the average year, after a wet Spring. We enjoyed a moderate to warm season that was mostly uneventful, allowing all the hang time we needed to fully ripen the grapes. Tasting Notes Rob’s favorite Pinot - his Goldilocks vintage! Aromas of Sarsaparilla and wild berry patch. Rich, viscous mouthfeel, sour black cherry and lots of juicy acidity on the finish.2018 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyPrice: $96.00 Your Price: $84.48 Quantity in Stock: 10This Cabernet Sauvignon was grown in a single vineyard ,in Napa Valley, on the eastern foothills of Calistoga. it has very rocky, gravelly soils, and some of the smallest berries i have ever seen. the wine is very smooth, richly aromatic, with a persistent long finish. RS2019 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Tokalon Creek, Oakville, NapaPrice: $205.50 Your Price: $180.84 Quantity in Stock: 102021 Gravel Pit Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville NapaPrice: $207.00 Your Price: $182.16 Quantity in Stock: 6Winery Tasting Notes: Dark and rich with ripe cherry fruit and soft, smooth tannins. Aged 20 months in 40% new French oak barrels and 60% 1 year barrel

"Appreciating old wine is like making love to a very old lady. It is possible. It can even be enjoyable. But it requires a bit of imagination."-Andre TchelistcheffWe do a lot of tastings with older wines here at the Wine Watch as part of our scientific research program that we are conducting with wine. That’s we are trying to drink as much of the good stuff so we can report back to you, our “Wine Drinking People” as to just how the world’s greatest wines are drinking at this moment. Check out our Instagram TV channel to see the reviews on all our wine tasting events the following day after the tasting at 3:30pm.Most wines should not be kept for 50 years even if they are properly stored. Less than 1% of the wines produced on the planet earth will benefit from such long-term aging but one of the best wines to put in the cellar is Rioja. Spain provides some of the greatest values in the wine world today and some of the most age worthy and this tasting takes us all the way back to the 1989 vintage and everything on the table is over 10 years of age.Join us on Friday, April 10th as we experience some of the best vintage wines that Spain has to offer, chefs Toni and Dani will be making a special meal to accompany them. There are only 14 spaces available for this tasting which includes dinner and the fee is $250 per person + tax. For reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.Vintage Spanish Treasures Wine TastingFriday, April 10th7:30pm1989 Vega Sicilia Unico Ribera Del Duero1992 Bodegas Campillo Gran Reserva Rioja1994 Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Rioja2000 Rotllan Torra Tirant Priorat2004 Artadi El Pison Rioja2006 Bodega Puig Odysseus Priorat2006 Granja Nuestra Senora de Remelluri 'Remelluri' Reserva RIOJA DOCa2011 Bodegas Roda Reserva Rioja Roda I2012 Yaso Tinto De Toro2013 Numanthia Termanthia Toro2015 Bodegas Riojanas Vina Albina Reserva MenuJamon De Serrano and Manchego Cheese with Spanish OlivesTorta Espania with Saffreda SauceGrilled Octopus with Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, Pepper, Olive and Paprika RelishSlow Roasted Braised Lamb Shank with Tempranillo Gravy and Roasted Root VegetablesDulce De LecheThe fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any dietary restrictions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.All the wines from Spain in the store on SALE!!Rioja –The Most Famous Spanish WineThe harvesting of wine in La Rioja has an ancient lineage with origins dating back to the Phoenicians and the Celtiberians. The earliest written evidence of the existence of the grape in La Rioja dates to 873, in the form of a document from the Public Notary of San Millán dealing with a donation to the San Andrés de Trepeana (Treviana) Monastery. As was the case in many Mediterranean lands in mediaeval times, monks were the main practitioners of winemaking in La Rioja and great advocates of its virtues. In the thirteenth century, Gonzalo de Berceo, clergyman of the Suso Monastery in San Millán de la Cogolla (La Rioja) and Spain's earliest known poet, mentions the wine in some of his works.In the year 1063, the first testimony of viticulture in La Rioja appears in the "Carta de población de Longares" (Letter to the Settlers of Longares). The King of Navarra and Aragon gave the first legal recognition of Rioja wine in 1102. Vineyards occupied the usual part of rural landscapes in medieval Rioja during the High Middle Ages (10th-13th century) There are proofs of Rioja wine export towards other regions as early as the late 13th century, which testifies the beginnings of a commercial production. From the 15th century on, the Rioja Alta specialized in wine growing. In 1560, harvesters from Longares chose a symbol to represent the quality of the wines. In 1635, the mayor of Logroño prohibited the passing of carts through streets near wine cellars, in case the vibrations caused a deterioration of the quality of the wine. Several years later, in 1650, the first document to protect the quality of Rioja wines was drawn up. In 1790, at the inaugural meeting of the Real Sociedad Económica de Cosecheros de La Rioja (Royal Economic Society of Rioja Winegrowers), many initiatives as to how to construct, fix, and maintain the roads and other forms of access for transportation of wine were discussed. The Society was established to promote the cultivation and commercialisation of Rioja wines and 52 Rioja localities participated.In 1852, Luciano Murrieta created the first fine wine of the Duque de la Victoria area, having learned the process in Bordeaux. In 1892, the Viticulture and Enology Station of Haro was founded for quality-control purposes. In 1902, a Royal Decree determining the origin of Rioja wines is promulgated. The Consejo Regulador (Regulating Council) was created in 1926 with the objective of limiting the zones of production, expanding the warranty of the wine and controlling the use of the name "Rioja". This Council became legally structured in 1945 and was finally inaugurated in 1953. In 1970 the Regulations for Denominación de Origen were approved as well as Regulations for the Regulating Council. In 1991, the prestigious "Calificada" (Qualified) nomination was awarded to La Rioja, making it Spain's first Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa).Limits of the Rioja D.O.C.In 2008, the Regulatory Council for the La Rioja Denomination of Origin created a new logo to go on all bottles of wine produced under this designation. From now on bottles of wine from the La Rioja Qualified Denomination of Origin will no longer bear the familiar logo. In an attempt to appeal to younger wine-lovers, the long-standing logo will now be replaced with a brighter, more modern logo with cleaner lines. The aim is to reflect the new, modern aspects of wine-growing in La Rioja without detracting from the traditional wines. In theory, the new logo represents a Tempranillo vine symbolising “heritage, creativity and dynamism”. Consumers should start seeing the labels in October 2008. The Joven from 2008, Crianza from 2006, Reserva from 2005, and Gran Reserva from 2003 being released this year should bear the new label, in theory.Located south of the Cantabrian Mountains along the Ebro river, La Rioja benefits from a continental climate. The mountains help to isolate the region which has a moderating effect on the climate. They also protect the vineyards from the fierce winds that are typical of northern Spain. The region is also home to the Oja river (Rio Oja), believed to have given the region its name. Most of the region is situated on a plateau, a little more than 1,500 feet (460 m) above sea level. The area is subdivided into three regions - Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and Rioja Baja. La Rioja Alavesa and la Rioja Alta, located closer to the mountains, are at slightly higher elevations and have a cooler climate. La Rioja Baja to the southeast is drier and warmer. Annual rainfall in the region ranges from 12 inches (300 mm) in parts of Baja to more than 20 inches (510 mm) in La Rioja Alta and Alavesa. Many of Rioja's vineyards are found along the Ebro valley between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.Wine regionsA wine from the Rioja Alavesa region.The three principal regions of La Rioja are Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and Rioja Baja with each area producing its own unique expression of Rioja wine. Most of the territory subjected to the Rioja Protected designation of origin is in the La Rioja region, even though their limits do not coincide exactly. There is a narrow strip in the left bank of the Ebro river lying in the southernmost part of Álava included in the La Rioja wine region, whereas the south-southwestern part of the La Rioja region is not a part of this Protected designation of origin.Rioja AltaLocated on the western edge of the region and at higher elevations than the other areas, the Rioja Alta is known more for its "old world" style of wine. A higher elevation equates to a shorter growing season, which in turn produces brighter fruit flavors and a wine that is lighter on the palate.Rioja AlavesaDespite sharing a similar climate as the Alta region, the Rioja Alavesa produces wines with a fuller body and higher acidity. Vineyards in the area have a low vine density with large spacing between rows. This is due to the relatively poor conditions of the soil with the vines needing more distance from each other and less competition for the nutrients in the surrounding soil.Rioja BajaUnlike the more continental climate of the Alta and Alavesa, the Rioja Baja is strongly influenced by a Mediterranean climate which makes this area the warmest and driest of the Rioja. In the summer months, drought can be a significant viticultural hazard, though since the late 1990s irrigation has been permitted. Temperatures in the summer typically reach 35 °C (95 °F). A number of the vineyards are actually located in nearby Navarra but the wine produced from those grapes belongs to the Rioja appellation. Unlike the typically pale Rioja wine, Baja wines are very deeply coloured and can be highly alcoholic with some wines at 18% alcohol by volume. They typically do not have much acidity or aroma and are generally used as blending components with wines from other parts of the Rioja.All the Rioja in the store on SALE!2024 Cune Monopole Clasico Rioja Blanco SecoPrice: $15.50 Your Price: $13.64 Quantity in Stock: 232023 Bodegas Ontanon 'Contrebia' Tempranillo Blanco Rioja DOCa,Price: $19.50 Your Price: $17.16 Quantity in Stock: 102023 CVNE 'Monopole' Blanco Seco RiojaPrice: $15.50 Your Price: $13.64 Quantity in Stock: 102023 Bodegas Lanzaga 'LZ' Rioja, SpainPrice: $27.25 Your Price: $23.98 Quantity in Stock: 32022 Bodegas Ontañón Rioja Clarete RosadoPrice: $18.00 Your Price: $15.84 Quantity in Stock: 62022 BODEGAS MUGA BLANCO FERMENTADO EN BARRICA, RIOJA DOCA,Price: $21.00 Sale Price: $18.48 Quantity in Stock: 42021 BODEGAS MUGA 'EL ANDEN DE LA ESTACION' CRIANZA, RIOJA DOCA,Price: $25.00 Your Price: $22.00 Quantity in Stock: 32021 Villota Tinto Rioja DOCa SpainPrice: $33.00 Your Price: $29.04 Quantity in Stock: 12021 Villota 'Vina Gena' Vinedo Singular Rioja DOCa SpainPrice: $50.00 Your Price: $44.00 Quantity in Stock: 82020 Bodegas Roda Reserva, Rioja DOCaPrice: $61.25 Your Price: $53.90 Quantity in Stock: 92020 Sierra Cantabria Magico RiojaPrice: $795.00 Your Price: $699.60 Quantity in Stock: 32020 Senoir San Vicente RiojaPrice: $69.00 Your Price: $60.72 Quantity in Stock: 132020 Sierra Cantabria Rioja CrianzaPrice: $22.50 Your Price: $19.80 Quantity in Stock: 92020 Marques de Murrieta Rioja ReservaPrice: $27.75 Your Price: $24.42 Quantity in Stock: 102020 Sierra Cantabria Finca El Bosque, Rioja DOCa, SpainPrice: $180.00 Your Price: $158.40 Quantity in Stock: 22020 Bodegas Palacios Remondo Finca La Montesa Rioja DOCa SpainPrice: $25.00 Your Price: $22.00 Quantity in Stock: 262020 Bideona Samaniego 'S4MG0' Vino de Pueblo Vinas Viejas RiojaPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 72020 Bodegas Muga 'Flor de Muga' Blanco, Rioja DOCa, SpainPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 22019 CVNE Imperial Reserva RiojaPrice: $42.75 Your Price: $37.62 Quantity in Stock: 252019 Queirón Rioja Vino De Quel Mi LugarPrice: $45.00 Your Price: $39.60 Quantity in Stock: 132019 Artadi Vina El Pison AlavaPrice: $408.00 Your Price: $359.04 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Artadi San LazaroPrice: $129.00 Your Price: $113.52 Quantity in Stock: 42019 Artadi Alava El CarretilPrice: $246.00 Your Price: $216.48 Quantity in Stock: 22019 Artadi La Poza De BallesterosPrice: $150.00 Your Price: $132.00 Quantity in Stock: 122019 Artadi Quintanilla AlvalaPrice: $84.00 Your Price: $73.92 Quantity in Stock: 42018 ARTADI QUINTANILLA ALVALAPrice: $84.00 Your Price: $73.92 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Queirón Rioja Vino De Quel Mi LugarPrice: $45.00 Your Price: $39.60 Quantity in Stock: 82018 Orben Rioja MalpuestoPrice: $67.50 Your Price: $59.40 Quantity in Stock: 132018 Contino Reserva RiojaPrice: $50.50 Your Price: $44.44 Quantity in Stock: 32017 Bodegas Roda Roda I Reserva RiojaPrice: $94.00 Your Price: $82.72 Quantity in Stock: 52017 Cune Vina Real Crianza RiojaPrice: $17.00 Your Price: $14.96 Quantity in Stock: 82017 CVNE Vina Real Reserva RiojaPrice: $32.75 Your Price: $28.82 Quantity in Stock: 42017 Marques de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva 150th anniversary editionPrice: $118.25 Your Price: $104.06 Quantity in Stock: 42017 Artadi Vinas de Gain BlancoPrice: $26.25 Your Price: $23.10 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Beronia Gran Reserva RiojaPrice: $41.25 Your Price: $36.30 Quantity in Stock: 72015 Alvaro Palacios Quinon De Valmira RiojaPrice: $465.00 Your Price: $409.20 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Bodegas Ontanon Reserva RiojaPrice: $30.00 Sale Price: $26.40 Quantity in Stock: 112015 Torres Altos Ibericos Reserva RiojaPrice: $30.00 Your Price: $26.40 Quantity in Stock: 82015 Montecillo 22 Barricas Rioja Gran ReservaPrice: $56.25 Your Price: $49.50 Quantity in Stock: 122015 Montecillo Rioja Gran ReservaPrice: $46.25 Your Price: $40.70 Quantity in Stock: 122015 Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, SpainPrice: $50.00 Your Price: $44.00 Quantity in Stock: 32014 Marques de Riscal Arienzo RiojaPrice: $12.50 Your Price: $11.00 Quantity in Stock: 62012 LOPEZ DE HEREDIA VINA TONDONIA RIOJA RESERVAPrice: $54.00 Your Price: $47.52 Quantity in Stock: 62012 Marques de Riscal Rioja Frank Gehry SelectionPrice: $534.00 Your Price: $469.92 Quantity in Stock: 42012 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial RiojaPrice: $310.00 Sale Price: $245.00 Quantity in Stock: 12011 BODEGAS RODA RESERVA RIOJA RODA IPrice: $130.00 Your Price: $114.40 Quantity in Stock: 72011 Bodegas Ontañón Rioja Gran ReservaPrice: $49.50 Your Price: $43.56 Quantity in Stock: 72011 VINEDOS DE PAGANOS EL PUNTIDO RIOJA GRAN RESERVAPrice: $120.00 Your Price: $105.60 Quantity in Stock: 72010 Grupo Olarra Bodegas Ondarre Gran Reserva RiojaPrice: $36.00 Your Price: $31.68 Quantity in Stock: 52009 BODEGAS RODA RESERVA RIOJA RODA IPrice: $130.00 Your Price: $114.40 Quantity in Stock: 52007 Bodegas Roda Reserva Rioja Roda IPrice: $130.75 Your Price: $115.06 Quantity in Stock: 62006 Granja Nuestra Senora de Remelluri 'Remelluri' Reserva RIOJA DOCaPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00 Quantity in Stock: 82004 Artadi “El Pison” RiojaPrice: $595.00 Your Price: $523.60 Quantity in Stock: 12004 Bodegas Valdemar 'Conde de Valdemar' Gran Reserva RiojaPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12001 Bodega Abel Mendoza Jarrarte Crianza RiojaPrice: $85.00 Sale Price: $69.00 Quantity in Stock: 22001 El Coto Crianza Rioja DOCa, SpainPrice: $37.50 Your Price: $33.00 Quantity in Stock: 12001 Artadi Pagos Viejos RiojaPrice: $225.00 Sale Price: $179.00 Quantity in Stock: 11999 Bodegas Roda II Reserva RiojaPrice: $79.00 Your Price: $69.52 Quantity in Stock: 11995 Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa, SPrice: $93.75 Sale Price: $75.00 Quantity in Stock: 11994 Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva RiojaPrice: $99.00 Your Price: $87.12 Quantity in Stock: 81992 Bodegas Campillo Gran Reserva RiojaPrice: $95.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 111987 Monte Faustino Rioja Grand RiservaPrice: $195.00 Your Price: $171.60 Quantity in Stock: 1Ribera Del Duero – The New Kid on the BlockOfficially, the Denominación de Origen (D.O.) of Ribera del Duero was founded on July 21, 1982 by an organization of wine producers and growers who were determined to promote the quality of their wines and enforce regulatory standards.In practice, winemaking in Ribera dates back over 2,000 years to the Roman era, as evidenced by a recent find, a 66-meter mosaic of Bacchus, the god of wine, unearthed at Baños de Valdearados. In the middle ages, new plantings by monasteries such as the Cistercians in Valbuena de Duero (first to arrive in the 12th Century) and the Benedictines from Cluny in Burgundy spurred a revival in local winemaking. Ribera’s earliest underground cellars with their distinctive chimneys were built in the thirteenth century in towns across the region, and still serve to protect wines from the extreme climate.Wine became an essential aspect of Ribera’s cultural and economic development facilitating trade with other areas of Spain and resulting in the first quality regulations, the "Ordinances of Castilla y León," in the fifteenth century. Ribera wines were highly regarded for export at the height of the Spanish Empire in the 17th and 18th centuries, and in more recent times the founding of Bodega Vega Sicilia in 1864 heralded the quality credentials of the region prior to the formal establishment of the D.O.Today, new technology and modern techniques as well as a respect for tradition have driven the quality of Ribera del Duero to its highest accomplishments in over two millennia of winemaking history. Ribera wines have received international acclaim and enjoy widespread distribution.The climate of Ribera del Duero is unique and ideally suited to growing quality red grapes. Mediterranean with Continental influences, the Ribera climate is characterized by extremes; the region has the highest average elevation in Europe for growing red wine grapes, hot summers, cold winters, a short growing season, minimal rainfall, and a diversity of soils. Combined, these conditions favor the highest quality winemaking.Summers are short and hot with temperatures ranging from 50 to 60 °F (10 to 15.5 °C) at night to over 100 °F (38 °C) during the day. Rapid daily temperature changes during the growing season facilitate healthy ripening of the grapes by day, and promote balanced acidity and aromatic complexity at night. Moderate to low rainfall, with an average of approximately sixteen inches per year, and extremely limited summer rainfall, also contributes to a perfect, consistent ripening of the vine.On average, the vineyards of Ribera are planted between approximately 2,500 to 2,800 feet (760 to 850 meters) above sea level (with some vineyards as high as 3,100 feet or 945 meters), resulting in considerable differential between night and daytime temperatures.Soil conditions in Ribera are near-perfect, with a great diversity of soils extending from the banks of the Duero to the steepest slopes. Closest to the river, soils are alluvial with sand and reddish clay. At higher elevations, alternating layers of limestone, marl and even chalk are a notable feature, even with many outstanding plantings on limestone sites.The main grape variety of the Ribera region is Tempranillo, known locally as Tinto Fino or Tinta del País. Tempranillo, an early-ripening variety, (from "temprano" meaning "early"), is ideally suited to Ribera’s shorter growing season and extreme conditions.Widely planted and cherished throughout Spain, Tempranillo produces red wines that are well-balanced in sweetness, color and acidity and yields fresh and fruity characteristics with appealing aromas such as black plums, cherry, and licorice. In Ribera del Duero Tempranillo yields smaller berries, loose clusters and tougher skin, which encourages more skin-to-juice contact and promotes full-bodied, powerful wines that still retain the grape’s renowned elegance. The combination of power and elegance represents Tempranillo’s signature in Ribera del Duero, and the region’s singular contribution to winemaking today.D.O. Ribera del Duero adheres to and closely monitors strict quality controls. During harvest each winery is assigned a surveyor by the Consejo Regulador of D.O. Ribera del Duero, the governing body that oversees all aspects of the viticultural and winemaking process. The Consejo regulates where the grapes come from, the varieties used, the percentages allowed, vineyard practices including pruning, density, and yields, winemaking procedures, alcohol levels and labeling. In practice, the wineries consistently outperform the high standards set by the Consejo in order to maximize quality production.There are several designations for wines that are produced in the Ribera del Duero: Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, and Rosado.* Joven: Joven wines have no oak at all. "Joven Roble" and "Joven Barrica" are interchangeable terms that refer to wines aged for a short period of three to six months in oak, released soon after harvest. All wines with a Joven classification are fruity and vibrant, and meant to be consumed quite young.* Crianza: Aged two years, a minimum of twelve months in oak barrels. They can be released after the first of October, two years after the harvest. These wines have well balanced tannins with a full-bodied and velvety mouthfeel.* Reserva: Aged three years, a minimum of twelve months in oak barrels; can only be placed on the market after the first of October of the third year after the harvest. After twelve months in oak barrels, Reserva wines are then bottled and laid down in winery cellars, producing wines that are ready to drink once they enter the market. Reserva wines are elegant and intense, with a rich aftertaste that is long and persistent.* Gran Reserva: Wines of outstanding quality, made in select vintage years only. Aged a minimum of sixty months, with twenty-four months in oak barrels minimum followed by additional bottle aging. First release is allowed after the first of October, five years after the harvest. After twenty-four months in oak barrels, Gran Reserva wines are then bottled and laid down in winery cellars, producing wines ready that are ready to drink at the time of release. Gran Reserva wines are complex and structured, with great balance and vitality.* Rosado: Rosé wines are fermented without the skin of the grape and are available shortly after the harvest. Easy to enjoy, with refreshing wild-berry flavors.The use of oak is closely regulated by type and classification. In addition, oak barrels are changed every four years on average.Maximum Yields are limited to 7,000 kilograms per hectare (3.1 tons per acre). In practice, the average yields for the past twenty-two years have rarely exceeded 3,600 kilograms per hectare (1.6 tons per acre), as grape-growers reduce quantity, driven by a pursuit of quality.Ribera Del Duero is to the south of Spain’s most famous wine region Rioja. The Ribera del Duero appellation officially came into being in 1982, when there were still only nine wineries bottling in the area and much of the production went directly into jugs and pitchers. But by the early '90s, several dozen new wineries had opened for business, taking advantage of the decades-old vines of Tempranillo (called Tinto del País or Tinto Fino locally). Ribera is home to Spain’s very first “Cult Wine”, Vega Sicilia made by the grandfather of Spanish winemaking Mariano Garcia. A few years later Alejandro Fernadez made a big impact in the world of wine with his Pesquera wines. Today this area is home to some of the hottest new names on the Spanish wine scene: Bodeaga Hermanos, Dominio De Atauta, Hacienda Monasterio, and one of the newest “Cult Wines” of Spain Pingus.Peter Sisseck, a Danish winemaker came to Ribera del Duero in 1990 by way of Bordeaux to make wine for Hacienda Monasterio. In 1995, he decided to create two new Ribera del Duero wines that established a new paradigm of opulence and power – Pingus and Flor de Pingus. His objective was to make unmistakably Spanish terroir-driven wines. These wines were the first wines to transcend traditional Spanish winemaking. They caused a sensation not only in Spain but throughout the world, with winemakers everywhere scurrying to emulate them. Sisseck has since become a cult figure and his wine ranks with the world’s best and most collectable. He has led a new generation of Spanish winemakers that are producing really top quality wines that reflect the true potential of Spanish wine. The legendary Pingus is harder to find than the infamous Screaming Eagle from Napa Valley, however the second wine made at this estate, Flor de Pingus, is a taste of this unique terroir at a fraction of the coast (Pingus sells for between $500-$1000 per bottle). Flor De Pingus is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes. After fermentation in steel or large wooden vat, the wines are raised in 100% new French oak. Peter uses as little sulphur as possible and carefully seasons the young wines, controlling their exposure to oxygen and utilizing lees contact to give the final wines their exotic textures. The primary difference between the two cuvees is that the Pingus is made from four parcels of the region’s oldest vines, while the Flor de Pingus is made from more diverse sites, but still with a healthy percentage of old vines.ALL the wines from Ribera Del Douro in the store: Vega Sicilia Unico Reserva Especial Ribera del Duero (2020 Release)Price: $875.00 Sale Price: $699.00 Quantity in Stock: 12023 Flor de Pingus Ribera Del DueroPrice: $157.50 Your Price: $138.60 Quantity in Stock: 122022 Dominio de Pingus 'Flor de Pingus' Ribera del DueroPrice: $142.50 Your Price: $125.40 Quantity in Stock: 122022 Finca Villacreces Ribera del Duero PrunoPrice: $27.75 Your Price: $24.42 Quantity in Stock: 482021 Telmo Rodriguez Matallana Ribera del DueroPrice: $93.00 Your Price: $81.84 Quantity in Stock: 62021 Dominio de Pingus 'Flor de Pingus' Ribera del DueroPrice: $142.50 Your Price: $125.40 Quantity in Stock: 62021 Dominio de Pingus 'Flor de Pingus' Ribera del Duero MAGNUMPrice: $307.50 Your Price: $270.60 Quantity in Stock: 12020 Finca Villacreces Ribera del DueroPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $46.20 Quantity in Stock: 82020 Vega Sicilia Bodegas Alion Ribera del DueroPrice: $131.25 Your Price: $115.50 Quantity in Stock: 22018 Arano Moradillo de Roa Crianza, Ribera del Duero, SpainPrice: $36.00 Sale Price: $30.00 Quantity in Stock: 32018 Condado de Haza 20 Aldeas Ribera del Duero, SpainPrice: $30.00 Your Price: $26.40 Quantity in Stock: 52017 Pingus Ribera Del Duero MAGNUM 1.5LPrice: $2500.00 Your Price: $2200.00 Quantity in Stock: 32017 Pingus Ribera Del DueroPrice: $1050.00 Your Price: $924.00 Quantity in Stock: 32017 Bodegas Antidoto 'Roselito' Rosado Ribera del DueroPrice: $19.50 Your Price: $17.16 Quantity in Stock: 112014 Bodegas La Horra Corimbo Ribera Del DouroPrice: $87.50 Sale Price: $70.00 Quantity in Stock: 32014 Dominio De Atauta Valdegatiles Ribera Del DueroPrice: $150.00 Your Price: $132.00 Quantity in Stock: 82012 Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial Sardon Del DueroPrice: $59.00 Your Price: $51.92 Quantity in Stock: 22009 Bodegas J.A. Calvo Casajus NIC Ribera del DueroPrice: $135.00 Your Price: $118.80 Quantity in Stock: 12007 Vega Sicilia Unico Ribera Del DueroPrice: $565.00 Your Price: $497.20 Quantity in Stock: 32004 Bodegas Neo Punta Esencia Ribera del DueroPrice: $157.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 12001 Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro 'Arzuaga' Crianza Ribera del Duero, SpainPrice: $56.25 Your Price: $49.50 Quantity in Stock: 12001 Emina Crianza Ribera del DueroPrice: $37.50 Your Price: $33.00 Quantity in Stock: 11989 Vega Sicilia Unico Ribera Del DueroPrice: $1250.00 Sale Price: $895.00 Quantity in Stock: 31983 Vega Sicila Unico Ribera Del Duero MagnumPrice: $3950.00 Your Price: $3476.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 Toro - The Bull in the RoomToro is a place of long-standing wine-making traditions, as the vineyards go back to ancient Roman times.The best soils for viticulture are composed of very sandy loams on the surface, with moisture-retaining clay below. The roots can thus easily work their way down to cooler depths that contain moisture and nutrition that are seriously lacking in such arid conditions on the surface. This type of soil, and the hot summer, produces ideal ripening conditions for grapes. The diversity of local soil composition adds to the wines' complexity: for example, vines whose soils have higher clay content will show greater fruit intensity, whilst those on sandy and gravelly soils will have more body and structure.The Toro meso-climate is continental with an oceanic influence. With an average rainfall of only nine-to-12 inches (350 to 400 mm) per year, the region is very dry and at the limit of what is possible for non-irrigated vines. These could not survive without the humidity retained in the layers of clay in the sub-soil. The summer months are hot by day and cool by night, with thermal variations that are often greater than 20°C (68°F). Winter months are very cold. These extreme conditions produce grapes of exceptional quality.Toro wines are made from a single grape variety specific to the region called "Tinta de Toro" - which is part of the Tempranillo family and is a pre-phylloxeran massal selection that is specific to this region. In Toro they believe this grape may be Spain's original variety, with Tempranillo in Rioja having sprung from it. Tinta de Toro is one of the darkest of all red grapes.In the sandy soils of the region, "Tinta de Toro" is resistant to Phylloxera – one of the only places in Europe to have survived the blight. What is extremely rare in Europe is for these vines to be ungrafted and to have naturally resisted Phylloxera for over 140 years.All the Wines from Toro in the storo2001 Bodegas Elias Mora 'Gran Elias Mora' ToroPrice: $149.00 Sale Price: $119.00 Quantity in Stock: 22004 Numanthia Termes ToroPrice: $115.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 32008 Carodorum Unico Toro SpainPrice: $95.00 Sale Price: $74.00 Quantity in Stock: 12010 Numanthia Termanthia Toro MagnumPrice: $675.00 Your Price: $594.00 Quantity in Stock: 12011 Numanthia Termanthia ToroPrice: $270.00 Your Price: $237.60 Quantity in Stock: 22012 Carodorum Seleccion Especial Toro SpainPrice: $45.00 Sale Price: $35.00 Quantity in Stock: 42012 Yaso Tinto De ToroPrice: $15.75 Your Price: $13.86 Quantity in Stock: 132013 Numanthia Termanthia ToroPrice: $240.00 Your Price: $211.20 Quantity in Stock: 82014 Campo Eliseo Cuvee Alegre ToroPrice: $35.00 Your Price: $30.80 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Bodegas San Roman 'Prima' Toro, SpainPrice: $25.00 Sale Price: $20.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Carodorum Seleccion Especial ToroPrice: $45.00 Sale Price: $35.00 Quantity in Stock: 32018 Numanthia Termes ToroPrice: $34.00 Your Price: $29.92 Quantity in Stock: 12019 Teso La Monja, Toro, SpainPrice: $1800.00 Your Price: $1584.00 Quantity in Stock: 22020 Bodegas Teso La Monja Romanico ToroPrice: $22.50 Your Price: $19.80 Quantity in Stock: 622021 BODEGAS TESO LA MONJA ALMIREZ TOROPrice: $36.00 Your Price: $31.68 Quantity in Stock: 102021 Bodegas Teso la Monja Alabaster ToroPrice: $247.50 Your Price: $217.80 Quantity in Stock: 62021 Numanthia Termes ToroPrice: $21.75 Your Price: $19.14 Quantity in Stock: 12021 Teso La Monja Victorino ToroPrice: $76.50 Your Price: $67.32 Quantity in Stock: 26Priorat – An Ancient Wine Region with New Life The first recorded evidence of grape growing and wine production dates from the 12th century, when the monks from the Carthusian Monastery of Scala Dei, founded in 1163, introduced the art of viticulture in the area. The prior of Scala Dei ruled as a feudal lord over seven villages in the area, which gave rise to the name Priorat. The monks tended the vineyards for centuries until 1835 when they were expropriated by the state, and distributed to smallholders.At the end of the 19th century, the phylloxera pest devastated the vineyards causing economic ruin and large scale emigration of the population. Before the phylloxera struck, Priorat is supposed to have had around 5,000 hectares (12,000 acres) of vineyards. It was not until the 1950s that replanting was undertaken. The DO Priorat was formally created in 1954. The seat of the DO's regulatory body was initially Reus, some 30km to the east of the wine-region, rather than in Priorat itself.In the decade from 1985, the production of bulk wine was phased out and bottling of quality wine phased in.Early on, winemaking cooperatives dominated. Much of the development of Priorat wines to top class is credited to Rene Barbier and Ãlvaro Palacios. Winemaker Barbier, then active at a winery in Rioja owned by the Palacios family, bought his first land for Priorat vineyards in 1979, convinced of the region's potential. At this stage, there were 600 hectares (1,500 acres) of Priorat vineyards. In the 1980s, he convinced others, including Palacios, to follow suit and plant new vineyards in suitable locations, all named Clos. For the first three vintages, 1989-1991, the group of five wineries pooled their grapes, shared a winery in Gratallops, and made one wine sold under five labels: Clos Mogador (Barbier), Clos Dofi (Palacios, later renamed to Finca Dofi), Clos Erasmus, Clos Martinet and Clos de l'Obac. From 1992, these wines were made separately. In 1993, Palacios produced a wine called L'Ermita sourced from very old Priorat vines, which led to an increased interest in using the region's existing vineyards to produce wines in a new style.The Catalan authorities approved of Priorat's elevation from DO to DOQ status in 2000, but national level confirmation from the Spanish Government in Madrid only came on July 6, 2009. In the period from 2000 to 2009, when it was approved as DOQ but not yet as DOCa, despite the fact that these designations were exactly the same but in Catalan and Spanish, respectively, the situation was somewhat confused. A new set of DOQ rules were approved by the Catalan government in 2006. The regulatory body moved from Reus to Torroja del Priorat in 1999.The vineyard surface of Priorat has been continuously expanding since the Clos-led quality revolution in the 1990s. At the turn of the millennium there was 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of vineyards, with an equal amount of planting rights secured. As of 2009, there are close to 1,800 hectares (4,400 acres). All the Priorat Wines in the Store on SALE!!2022 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi PrioratPrice: $145.50 Your Price: $128.04 Quantity in Stock: 32021 Terroir Al Limit Historic Blanc PrioratPrice: $39.00 Your Price: $34.32 Quantity in Stock: 62021 Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses PrioratPrice: $57.00 Your Price: $50.16 Quantity in Stock: 82021 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi Priorat MagnumPrice: $322.50 Your Price: $283.80 Quantity in Stock: 22021 Clos i Terrasses Clos Erasmus PrioratPrice: $299.00 Your Price: $263.12 Quantity in Stock: 32020 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi PrioratPrice: $115.50 Your Price: $101.64 Quantity in Stock: 32020 Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita PrioratPrice: $1465.00 Your Price: $1289.20 Quantity in Stock: 12019 CLOS ERASMUS LAUREL PRIORAT MAGNUMPrice: $150.00 Your Price: $132.00 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Terroir Al Limit Terra de Cuques Rouge PrioratPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 52017 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi Priorat MAGNUM 1.5LPrice: $285.00 Your Price: $250.80 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi Priorat .375 mLPrice: $49.00 Your Price: $43.12 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Terroir Al Limit Terra de Cuques Blanc PrioratPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 42017 Terroir Al Limit Pedra de Guix Blanc PrioratPrice: $115.50 Your Price: $101.64 Quantity in Stock: 42014 Terroir Al Limit Soc. Terra De Cuques Blanc PrioratPrice: $49.50 Your Price: $43.56 Quantity in Stock: 62012 Mas Doix Salanques PrioratPrice: $63.00 Sale Price: $49.00 Quantity in Stock: 32007 Bodega Puig Odysseus PrioratPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 122006 Bodega Puig Odysseus PrioratPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 312000 Rotllan Torra Tirant PrioratPrice: $110.00 Sale Price: $89.00 Quantity in Stock: 71999 Clos Erasmus PrioratPrice: $615.00 Sale Price: $489.00 Quantity in Stock: 1NV Priorat Natur Vermut Aperitif CataloniaPrice: $30.00 Your Price: $26.40 Quantity in Stock: 3

"It's a hard grape to grow. As you know. Right? It's, uh, it's thin-skinned, temperamental, ripens early. It's, you know, it's not a survivor like cabernet, which can just grow anywhere and thrive even when it's neglected. No, pinot needs constant care and attention. You know? And, in fact, it can only grow in these really specific, little tucked-away corners of the world. And only the most patient and nurturing of growers can do it, really. Only somebody who really takes the time to understand pinot's potential can then coax it into its fullest expression."Miles - SidewaysI think that drinking on the job is starting to affect my work as I knew my friends from Gramona Winery in Spain were in town and was almost certain that I had put a date on the calendar for our good friend Mauri Gall Coupet but for some reason it disappeared from the website? Just like the wine keeps disappearing in the bottle every night…well this means that we will just have to host two events the same night at the same time. Yes, the first time ever we will combine two events in the same space at the wine bar.We will have Marui at the bar to tell our guests about the wonderful sparkling wines of Gramona and we will have our Pinot Noir tasting set up in the back of the bar at a separate table and the best thing about this event is that the price did not change! Two tastings for the price of one!!!Gramona Spanish Sparkling Wine Happy HourWith Special Guest Mauri Gall CoupetThursday, April 9th6PM2024 Gramona Gessami PenedesPrice: $27.00 Your Price: $23.76Harvested according to the grapes' times of ripeness: first the Muscat de Frontignan, then the Gewürztraminer, followed by the Muscat of Alexandria and finally the Sauvignon Blanc. The varieties are vinted separately.Fermentation on skins is used for maximum aromatic extraction from a soft pressing, obtaining only the flower must, or 40% extraction. The fermentation is later carried out at 13/15ºC.Grape varieties: 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Muscat of Alexandria, 15% small-berry Muscat of Frontignan, and 5% de Gewürztraminer.Sight: Pale, bright green with straw-coloured reflections.Nose: Aromatic burst. Like a walk in the spring, this wine reminds one of the coolness of fresh air, a bouquet of white flowers, (roses, jasmine, etc.), fennel, apricots and forest... all wrapped in a sweet atmosphere full of freshness, with a subtle mineral glow and an enveloping evocation of infusions and a citric breezeTaste: It surrounds you with a sweet atmosphere, freshness, mild and also flexible feel. Long, unctuous aftertaste with the evocation of white flowers and citric peels.2022 Gramona 'Mart' Xarel-lo Vermell Rosat, Penedes, SpainPrice: $27.00 Your Price: $23.76APPEARANCE: Pale onion-skin pink with bright tints.NOSE: Rich and intense with a pronounced fruity expression. Refreshing citrus fruit, grapefruit skin, vineyard peaches, wild strawberries and a touch of Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary and fennel. A subtle spicy backdrop of pink pepper completes the bouquet.PALATE: Fresh on entry, showing a fruity character with the subtle pink pepper overtones. On the finish, we find a slight bitterness created by the Mediterranean woodland aromas that combines with the acidity and provides freshness.2021 Gramona La Cuvee ALIANCES Cava Corpinnat, SpainPrice: $36.00 Your Price: $31.68WINERY NOTES: ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC VITICULTURE Based on careful observation and the management of the factors which influence our terroir and its habitat. We do not apply chemical herbicides or pesticides, but instead we use natural resources, with the primary aim of maintaining a balance in the environment, and we preserve spontaneous ground cover in order to obtain spongy soils. Through biodynamics, which goes one step beyond organic growing, we breathe life into our vineyards and seek to raise levels of biodiversity: we preserve spontaneous ground cover in order to obtain spongy soils, we apply plant-based infusions and decoctions to avoid pest infestations, and we produce our own animal and vegetal compost from our orchard of medicinal plants and our farm of cows, sheep, chickens, and horses.TASTING NOTES Pale yellow, steel edges (white gold). Medium intensity. Elegant floral notes wrapped in stone fruit – peach, apricot -, golden apple, lemon peel, closed by a shy note of raw almond. Round entrance, medium enveloping body, crispy carbonic texture. In the retronasal route citrus memories return, the apple, the almond. Very refreshing and long nish. Perfect as an appetizer that can be extended to the rest of the meal. Gastronomic and versatile.2018 GRAMONA IMPERIAL CORPINNAT BRUT SPAINPrice: $48.00 Your Price: $42.24(91 Points) The 2018 Brut Imperial is a Corpinnat blend of 56% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeo, 10% Parellada and 4% Chardonnay. Produced using the traditional method, it spent 60 months on the lees. The bouquet features aromas of lime and lemon pie, complemented by a delicate array of fine herbs. Dry and creamy on the palate. Vinous2015 Gramona III Lustros Grand Reserva Brut Nature CavaPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00Straw hue with golden highlights. NOSE Intense with clear notes of maturity under a constant veil of freshness. Baked apple and sweet pears. Ripe citrus, grapefruit peel. Faded flowers and a herbal backdrop reminiscent of fennel and rosemary. The ageing notes run through a gamut of aromas which includes hazelnuts, pastries, toast, brioche and toffee. The sparkling becomes more and more expressive as it opens up in the glass. PALATE Powerful on entry with great structure. The carbon dioxide is fine and creamy. Loads of candied fruit balanced by the notes from ageing. The balsamic aromas come through again. Lively, refreshing finish on the palate. The aftertaste is never-ending.2009 Gramona Cava Celler BatllePrice: $117.00 Your Price: $102.96La Plana is the mother land and source of III Lustros, Celler Batlle and now, La Enoteca. Four hectares of Xarel·lo grow in this area, accompanied by a hectare of Macabeo. They grow on clay soils with a sandy substratum over limestone rock. Bounded to the east by the River Noia, to the north, the vineyards are open to the air currents from the valley which runs down from the mountains. To the south they are exposed to the sun, which follows the path of the river while, to the west, a hill of pine trees dominates, its shadow protecting the vineyards in the afternoons. The land is worked with the same meticulous care that it has received for the last 150 years.Aged in bottles stored on their sides (“sur lattes”) for over 100 months, which is more than double the time required for a Gran Reserva according to the D.O. regulations. 100% artisanal process. The bottles are sealed with a cork stopper throughout the time they spend resting in the silence of the cellars, which enables the longest ageing periods. We use “pupitre” racks, and riddling and disgorging are carried out by hand. Medium dosage of 6-8 grams/litre. The “expedition liqueur” comes from the family solera, which is well over a century old. A traditional art which has been handed down from generation to generation.Tasting notes: Appearance: Straw yellow with golden highlights with very bright tones.On the nose: Deep, intense and complex. Candied white fruit - peaches, Golden Delicious apples and apricots turning to orejones. Lemon peel citrus aromas. Distinct hints of herbs - pine, oak. Moss. The ageing notes are endless, toast crusts, hazelnuts, walnuts, toffee, coffee, praline, mocha, boiled sweets and puff pastries.On the palate: Powerful on entry with infinite nuances. A balance of maturity and freshness. Fine, soft, creamy bubbles, filling and caressing the palate. Expressive retro-olfactory aromas of the fruit and the notes from long ageing already found on the nose, topped off by a mineral touch.MenuStrawberry, Peach and Prosciutto Flat Bread with Brie Cheese, Mint and BasilArctic Char in Crispy Wonton with Hoisin BBQFoie Gras Mousse on Whole Wheat Cracker with Cherry JellyPork Belly Bites with Orange Honey Marmalade Dipping SauceEggplant Caponata with Asiago Toast PointsThe fee for this tasting which includes the Pinot Noir tasting also is $95 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Happy Hour Wine Tasting Featuring Pinot Noir Oregon VS CaliforniaThursday, June 12, 20256:00 PM2024 Cristom Pinot Noir Mount Jefferson Willamette ValleyPrice: $54.00 Your price: $47.52(93 Points) This is the 30th Anniversary bottling of the wine known colloquially as Mt Jeff, with fruit from four of the five Cristom estate vineyards, with only Marjorie not playing a role in this bottling. Pure Willamette character on the nose, with forest floor, tart cranberries, and mint leaves, is balanced by a kiss of sea salt. The palate is a melange of juicy red berries, salty mineral glimpses, and savoury amaro herbals. A classic, after all these years. Decanter2022 Soter Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch Willamette Valley, OregonPrice: $96.00 Your Price: $84.48The personality of the 2022 Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir is distinct. The wine is generous and expressive, showcasing the vintage's warmer weather, with the primary fruit spectrum suggesting black cherries and cranberries, with hallmark spice box notes, hints of exotic Asian perfumes and that elusive forest floor/earthy set of characters that seem an "MSR" signature. Fine-grained tannins complement the already fleshy mid-palate which expands in aroma and texture with aeration and will continue to develop further with bottle age.2022 BRITTAN VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR ESTATE MCMINNVILLEPrice: $45.00 Your Price: $39.60The Brittan Estate Vineyard lies just 12 miles southwest of McMinnville, tucked into the foothills of the Coast Range. The original 18 acres were planted in 2001, but due to the challenging nature of this site and limited topsoil, only eight acres survived. Since 2004 when Robert and Ellen purchased the vineyard, it has been an ongoing rehabilitation project: replanting, retraining, and learning the unique landscape that has become Brittan Vineyard.2022 Kelley Fox Wines Pinot Noir Mirabai Willamette ValleyPrice: $45.00 Sale Price: $34.00The nose is beautifully perfumed. While there is (in its youth) a sense of fragility and nerviness, there is power that is more tensile in nature than in obvious structure or bulk. The Mirabai is an utterly transparent, light red with youthful, fuschia highlights at the edges. It is far deeper in flavor than the colour might suggest. It has the classic Maresh sun-warmed Hood strawberry and spice, with the classic Red Hills of Dundee silkiness, but this wine is fleet-footed, aerial, mercurial, and evokes flight, wind, and swift movement. Over time, this will likely be one of my most complex and age-worthy Mirabai’s to date.After all of these years writing these kinds of notes and hoping to not have them sound like grocery store lists or to imprison my wines with my words, I have begun to sometimes include quotes from my friends who have tasted the wine in question.2021 Bethel Heights Estate Chardonnay Eola Amity HillsPrice: $36.00 Your Price: $31.68(93 Points) "You will be hard-pressed to find a better Willamette Valley Chardonnay in this price range. The 2021 vintage of the estate Chardonnay is filled with tropical aromas of an icy lemon granita, lime sorbet and a touch of pineapple. A lithe palate and gentle acidity float flavors of mango, green tea and lemon icing." Wine Enthusiast.2014 Carte Blanche Pinot Noir Sun Chase Vineyard Sonoma CoastPrice: $78.00 Sale Price: $64.00Ethereal and pure, the 2014 Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir reveals bright bing cherry, blood orange zest, juniper and sandalwood. Delicate and tightly wound, the palate is wrapped in bright red fruit, dried thyme, cedar, and black tea. Cases: 225 Cases Produced2017 Lobo Wulff Vineyards Pinot Noir Oak Knoll District Napa ValleyPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80Our Story: Husband and wife team Krys and Randy Wulff have been growing premium grapes in Napa Valley for over 15 years, selling to many well-known wineries such as Lewis, Robert Mondavi and The Prisoner. The Wulffs hand select areas in their estate vineyards from which they make their own signature wines under the LOBO label, the Spanish word for “wolf.”Vineyard: This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir, estate grown in the Oak Knoll appellation of the Napa Valley. It is a blend of the classic Mariafeld and Martini clones. The vineyard soil is gravelly loam. Spacing, pruning and canopy management are LOBO’s key to creating balance and ideal stress to the vines which produce a more flavorful, concentrated and complex wine.Tasting Notes: Color: Garnet. Aroma: Fresh raspberry and strawberry jam, with white floral notes and baking spice. Mouthfeel: Polished entry with fine, supple tannins. Satiny in texture with bright acidity. Flavors: Concentrated flavors of red cherry and a nice touch of spice and pretty floral notes on the finish.2018 Gambal Work Pinot Noir Francesca Santa Rita HillsPrice: $64.50 Your Price: $56.762018 Francesca’s nose is clean as fresh ripe raspberries jump from the glass. It is of medium weight in the mouth and reminds Alex of a 1er Cru from Beaune, such as a Clos des Mouches or a Vignes Franches. Its distinct mineral mouth feel, not heavy nor light, has the texture one finds in wines grown in the limestone of Burgundy. It will be at its best in 2-4 years.2022 Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Chalone AppellationPrice: $30.00 Your Price: $26.40The 2022 Estate Pinot Noir reveals aromas of cherry, strawberry, leather, truffle, forest floor, plum, and cinnamon. The medium-bodied palate is a beautiful representation of the varietal and the Chalone AVA. Opulent flavors of plum, bright red cherries, and strawberry are complemented by notes of toasty oak, hints of vanilla and spices, and supported by medium acidity.2018 Jean Noel Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet Rouge Cuvee L'EstimeePrice: $60.75 Your Price: $53.46Grapes from six different parcels spread across the appellation between Puligny and Santenay are used in this cuvée. They are planted at a density of 10,000 vines per hectare and pruned into Cordon royat.The name of this cuvée originates in the history of the village of Chassagne and one of its oldest families: the Paquelins. There have been Paquelins living in the village since the 15th century, but as daughters married into other families, the current descendants have different last names including Coffinet (starting in 1866) and Gagnard (starting in 1925). The branch founded by Jean-Noël Gagnard became the Lestimé family in 1994, thus the creation of L'Estimée, an allusion to the newest branch of the family. L'Estimée can also be translated to mean "the respected lady" in French.This cuvée represents the domaine's desire to highlight the potential of red wines from Chassagne-Montrachet; a village appellation mostly known for its whites. This is evident in the popularity of Chardonnay vineyards, as only 103 hectares of Chassagne-Montrachet are used to grow red wine varieties. (It is actually Burgundians that buy the majority of these wines: they're already in on the secret!) One can expect great quality for the price and wines that are often ready to drink at a younger age. In order to better show off the rarity of a red Chassagne-Montrachet and to strengthen the identity of L'Estimée, this wine is sold in a special bottle with unique packaging.Approximately 700 cases are made each year.2019 Domaine Pavelot La Dominode Savigny Les Beaune 1er CruPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80A perfumed, ripe and cool nose features notes of red currant, black raspberry, violet and a hint of sandalwood. There is very fine mid-palate density with an abundance of sappy dry extract to the velvety and mouth coating flavors that flash good minerality on the powerful, balanced and hugely long finish. This is marvelous but it's also a buy and forget you own it wine. Burghound 92-94 Sweet Spot Outstanding2023 Domaine Thevenot le Brun et Fils Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Les Renardes BurgundyPrice: $25.00 Your Price: $22.00Domaine Thevenot-le Brun is located in the heart of the Hautes Côtes region in the town of Marey-les-Fussey, 7 km from Nuits Saint Georges and 10 km from Beaune. Winemakers have followed one another for several generations on the estate. The bottle trade was developed by Maurice and Anne Marie in the early sixties, then their two sons Jean and Daniel took over the business, continuing to improve the family's work in both the vineyard and the cellar. Daniel's son, Nicolas, joined the estate in 2007 and took over completely in 2009, continuing with the work carried out by his father and uncle while drawing on his previous experience working in Burgundy.Les Renardes is located near the town of Marey-les-Fussey, in the steepest part of the south-facing hillside. This sun-drenched site allows the vine to flourish and helps to produce high quality grapes. This 25-year-old plot gives Pinot Noir grapes that are transformed into soft, aromatic wines. Flavors of red and black berries intermingle with notes of spice, all framed by succulent tannins and juicy acidity.2017 Seifried Pinot Noir Old Coach Road Nelson New ZealandPrice: $19.75 Your Price: $17.38Our Brightwater vineyard is situated 15 km from the coast and is shelteredfrom the south by the Richmond ranges. The ‘soil’ is a combination of rocks and boulders which is very hard on the farm equipment but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson’s sun.Our Rabbit Island vineyards are situated on a wide river flat. The soil is made up of gravelly sandy loam, which marks the sites of Maori kumara beds (sweet potato) prior to European settlement in the early 1800’s. The Maori transferred and spread fine gravel and sand over the land to provide suitable soils for their kumara plantings. Scrub was burned to give ash and charcoal which increased soil fertility and gave characteristic topsoil. This fertility is now considerably reduced due to modern farming. The soils are however, very sandy and free draining, and the water table is relatively high ensuring adequate underground water.MenuStrawberry, Peach and Prosciutto Flat Bread with Brie Cheese, Mint and BasilArctic Char in Crispy Wonton with Hoisin BBQFoie Gras Mousse on Whole Wheat Cracker with Cherry JellyPork Belly Bites with Orange Honey Marmalade Dipping SauceEggplant Caponata with Asiago Toast PointsThe fee for this tasting is $95 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.I remember my trip to Oregon in the summer of 1994 for the IPNC (International Pinot Noir Celebration) this is one of the best wine parties that I have ever attended. The festival is limited to 500 attendees as it is hosted by McMinnville College and that is all they can accommodate in their lecture facilities. I remember not only were the quality of the wines at the highest level but the people in attendance were some of the most passionate Pinot Noir lovers that I had ever come across. And although winemaking began in the 19th century in this state it is only recently that its potential has been recognized by the rest of the world.It was in 1979 when serious wine producers started to look at the potential of this area as Eyrie Vineyards' 1975 South Block Pinot Noir placed in the top 10 of Burgundy-style wines at the Gault-Millau French Wine Olympiades, and was rated the top Pinot Noir. This send the news around the wine world and shortly after Robert Drouhin, head of Burgundy's legendary Maison Joseph Drouhin, was visiting America's west coast promoting the Drouhin Burgundies. The California wine industry was just starting to receive its first recognition back then, but there was little if anything going on in Oregon. Robert's first visit to the Northwest and its earliest vineyards left him with the impression that it quite possibly would be Oregon, not California, that would ultimately prove to be the best place to grow the great grape of Burgundy - Pinot noir.Inspired by his trip to Oregon and the results of 1979 tasting that was held in Paris, where, for the first time, the best new Oregon Pinot noirs were tasted in competition with the finest Burgundies. Robert decided to hold his own blind tasting in 1980 at the Drouhin cellars in France, with several of the best Oregon Pinot noirs going up against the finest Drouhin Grand Crus. It was a Drouhin Grand Cru that took first place this time, but an Oregon wine (the now legendary 1975 Eyrie Vineyards South Block) placed 2nd by a very narrow margin with the French experts. News of this tasting brought the first widespread international attention to Oregon Pinot noir.After a few years’ time Robert's daughter Véronique just graduated with an advanced degree in enology from the University of Dijon, and wanted to expand her experience by working in Oregon. Véronique interned with Adelsheim Vineyards, Bethel Heights, and Eyrie for the 1986 vintage. Later on, Robert mentioned to David Adelsheim that it might be interesting to buy a piece of land in Oregon, to see what it might produce. What started as a passing thought began its transformation into reality when Adelsheim phoned the Drouhins in Beaune not long thereafter to tell them of a property that was for sale that they might be interested in. The rest is history and with one of Burgundies foremost wine producing families moving to Oregon the writing was on the wall that this wine producing region would soon get its much deserved recognition as one of the world's premier Pinot Noir growing regions.Today, the state of Oregon in the United States has established an international reputation for its production of wine. Oregon has several different growing regions within the state's borders which are well-suited to the cultivation of grapes; additional regions straddle the border between Oregon and the states of Washington and Idaho. Wine making dates back to pioneer times in the 1840s, with commercial production beginning in the 1960s.Currently there are over 1000 wineries in Oregon and a bustling tourism industry has developed around wine tasting. Much of the tourism focuses on the wineries and tasting rooms in and around the Yamhill Valley southwest of Portland.

“Sometimes it would be nice to just have some red wine with dinner, but it’s not worth the risk. I have a great life, a great situation. Why would I want to risk self-destructive behavior?”Kristin Davis If wine with dinner is destructive then I am a wrecking ball!! I love Italian wines. It is hard to believe that when I bought the store 28 years ago, we only had 4 different Italian labels on the shelf. Today, we have one of the greatest collections of Barolos, Barbarescos, Super Tuscans, Chianti, and of course Amarone available not only in South Florida but anywhere in the world! We just received an incredible collection of vintage Amarone that included several vintages of one of our favorite Amarone producer’s wines. Yes, I am referring to the winery that invented Amarone- Bertani. That means it’s time to do some serious scientific work here with Amarone and on this night we have Bertani back to the legendary 1988 vintage! Bertani is an old school producer of Amarone, they don't have temperature controlled drying rooms like most of the modern Amarone producers today. They feel that the weather is one of the characteristics that determines the style of the vintage. Tonight, we have 12 different Amarone della Valpolicella on the table including several vintages of Bertani. The price of this event which includes dinner is $295 per person + tax. For reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservation if you have any dietary restrictions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.Vintage Amarone della Valpolicella Wine Tasting back to the 1985 VintageFriday, March 27th7:30pm1985 Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG1988 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1988 Masi Amarone Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto1988 Paolo Boscaini Marano, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1990 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto1993 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto1995 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1997 Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto1997 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1997 Masi Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1997 Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1997 Mastino Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCGMenuSelection of Charcuterie and Cheese Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras Served with Bourbon Vegetable Broth, Edamame and Tomato Concasse Amarone Pasta with fresh shaved Reggiano Parmesan Prosciutto Wrapped Iberico Pork Loin served over Mole Sauce with Roasted Red Pepper Salsa Chocolate Crème Brulee The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $295 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservation if you have any dietary restrictions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you. All the Amarone in the store on SALE!! 1964 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, ItalyPrice: $695.00 Sale Price: $550.00 Quantity in Stock: 81971 Paolo Boscaini Marano Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $165.00 Sale Price: $135.00 Quantity in Stock: 81977 Giacomo Montresor Amarone Recioto Della ValpolicellaPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $120.00 Quantity in Stock: 11985 Le Ragose Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $185.00 Sale Price: $150.00 Quantity in Stock: 471985 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone della Valpolicella Recioto Classico DOCG, ItalyPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $120.00 Quantity in Stock: 111986 Roberto Anselmi Amarone Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, Veneto, italyPrice: $225.00 Sale Price: $179.00 Quantity in Stock: 91988 Masi Amarone Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Veneto, ItalyPrice: $250.00 Sale Price: $200.00 Quantity in Stock: 171988 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $400.00 Sale Price: $320.00 Quantity in Stock: 781988 Paolo Boscaini Marano, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, ItalyPrice: $159.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 661990 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, ItalyPrice: $450.00 Sale Price: $375.00 Quantity in Stock: 531993 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto, ItalyPrice: $350.00 Sale Price: $280.00 Quantity in Stock: 211994 Bertani Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Docg Veneto, ItalyPrice: $295.00 Sale Price: $230.00 Quantity in Stock: 31994 Bertani Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Docg Veneto, Italy MagnumPrice: $625.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Quantity in Stock: 21995 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, ItalyPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 621996 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Docg, ItalyPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 101996 Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $815.00 Sale Price: $649.00 Quantity in Stock: 11997 Arano Amarone Della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $115.00 Your Price: $101.20 Quantity in Stock: 91997 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $215.00 Sale Price: $169.00 Quantity in Stock: 11997 Mastino Amarone Della ValpolicellaPrice: $120.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 111997 Masi Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, ItalyPrice: $195.00 Sale Price: $155.00 Quantity in Stock: 111997 Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, ItalyPrice: $165.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 261997 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Docg, ItalyPrice: $140.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 111997 Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, ItalyPrice: $350.00 Sale Price: $285.00 Quantity in Stock: 111998 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, VenetoPrice: $149.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 11999 Allegrini Amarone Della ValpolicellaPrice: $160.00 Sale Price: $129.00 Quantity in Stock: 111999 Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $620.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Quantity in Stock: 22000 Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Vigneto AltoPrice: $280.00 Sale Price: $224.00 Quantity in Stock: 12000 Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $620.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Quantity in Stock: 12003 Tommaso Bussola TB Vigneto Alto Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $250.00 Sale Price: $199.00 Quantity in Stock: 12004 Tommaso Bussola TB Vigneto Alto Amarone della Valpolicella (Magnum)Price: $565.00 Sale Price: $449.00 Quantity in Stock: 12004 Tenuta Sant'Antonio Selezione Antonio Castagnedi Amarone della Valpolicella DOCGPrice: $81.25 Your Price: $71.50 Quantity in Stock: 12006 Trabucchi d'Illasi Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 42008 Monte Faustino L'Amarone del Maestro Fornaser Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCGPrice: $210.00 Your Price: $184.80 Quantity in Stock: 72010 Monte Faustino L'amarone Del Maestro Fornaser Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCGPrice: $260.00 Your Price: $228.80 Quantity in Stock: 72011 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva San FlorianoPrice: $265.00 Your Price: $233.20 Quantity in Stock: 72012 Monte Faustino L'amarone Del Maestro Fornaser Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DocgPrice: $192.00 Your Price: $168.96 Quantity in Stock: 92012 Ca' La Bionda Vigneti di Ravazzol, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCGPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 22013 MONTE FAUSTINO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA RISERVAPrice: $192.00 Your Price: $168.96 Quantity in Stock: 12015 San Rustico Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $87.00 Sale Price: $69.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Bertani Amarone Della ValpolicellaPrice: $151.50 Your Price: $133.32 Quantity in Stock: 52015 Monte Faustino Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $78.00 Your Price: $68.64 Quantity in Stock: 102015 Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCGPrice: $130.50 Your Price: $114.84 Quantity in Stock: 22014 Ca d'Or Nerofosco Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG VenetoPrice: $50.00 Sale Price: $40.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Marchesi Fumanelli Amarone Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $87.50 Your Price: $77.00 Quantity in Stock: 52017 Sartori Amarone Della Valpolicella ReiusPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $46.20 Quantity in Stock: 82017 Marchesi Fumanelli Octavius, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG, ItalyPrice: $147.00 Your Price: $129.36 Quantity in Stock: 142017 Cantine di Ora Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Veneto, ItalyPrice: $50.00 Sale Price: $40.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Campagnola 'Giuseppe Campagnola' Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $65.00 Sale Price: $49.00 Quantity in Stock: 32017 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva CostaseraPrice: $92.25 Your Price: $81.182017 Dal Forno Romano Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $489.00 Your Price: $430.32 Quantity in Stock: 42018 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto, ItalyPrice: $108.75 Sale Price: $87.00 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Tenuta Santa Maria Amarone Della Valpolicella Riserva DOCGPrice: $105.00 Your Price: $92.40 Quantity in Stock: 52019 Masi Amarone Della Valpolicella Costasera ClassicoPrice: $64.50 Your Price: $56.76 Quantity in Stock: 92019 Tommaso Bussola Amarone Della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $99.00 Your Price: $87.12 Quantity in Stock: 112019 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $85.55 Your Price: $75.28 Quantity in Stock: 22019 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella CavoloPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00 Quantity in Stock: 202020 Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCGPrice: $67.50 Your Price: $59.40 Quantity in Stock: 42020 Corte Lenguin Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCGPrice: $45.00 Your Price: $39.60 Quantity in Stock: 32020 Monte Faustinos 'Corte Bure' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG VenetoPrice: $67.50 Your Price: $59.40 Quantity in Stock: 112021 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena DOCG Veneto, ItalyPrice: $69.75 Your Price: $61.38 Quantity in Stock: 1

"The road to great wine is littered with beer bottles." - Unknown but probably a great winemaker or two has said this…Speaking of great winemakers we have Tony Biagi from Hourglass Winery coming to town on Thursday, March 26th. I remember meeting Tony serval years ago when he was working at Plumpjack Winery and I love his story about working in the retail business before becoming a winemaker. You need to know what great wines taste like to make them and there is no better place to get that experience than working as a sommelier in a restaurant or working for a top retail establishment.The only reason I need to put any wine tasting on the calendar is because I want to drink the wines and we have been following Hourglass Winery since they came on the scene with the 1997 vintage. Tonight, we will be serving seven current releases from Hourglass Winery and a special dinner to compliment the amazing 2023 vintage red wines of Napa Valley. I was just out at Premier Napa Valley a few weeks ago and I still have the taste of the 2023 vintage wines in my mouth, they were all outstanding. The 2024 vintages wines were excellent as well but you noticed a difference with the 2023’s as they have an incredible amount of ripe luscious fruit, forward and seductive but they have the depth and complexity to last for decades in your cellar. They are going through their baby fat stage right now and like most great vintages may close down for a bit in a year or so. The best time to check these youngsters out from 2023 is right now, it is amazing how great they taste for such young wines.It was great to catch up with Tony at a few of the events for Premier Napa Valley and we look forward to having him at the Wine Bar for the first time in a few weeks. The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $275 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Hourglass Winery Napa Valley Wine TastingWith Special Guest Winemaker Tony BiagiThursday, March 26th7:30pm2024 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Napa2023 Hourglass HG III Proprietary Blend Napa2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon HGIII Napa2023 Hourglass Merlot Blueline Vineyard Napa2023 Hourglass Cabernet Franc Blueline Estate Napa2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Estate Napa2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Estate NapaMenuSelection of Cheese and CharcuterieHeirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad with Fontodi Olive Oil and Aged BalsamicSeared NY Sirloin with Blue Cheese Au Gratin Potato and Cabernet Natural SauceChocolate TorteThe fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $275 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you. A bit about Hourglass Winery:The idea of Hourglass was born from a place, yet ultimately would become a journey of human discovery. The interplay of terroir and artistic intention yields wines of unique personality that possess an intriguing dialectic: rich with layers of concentration yet vibrant with a tensional edge; classically structured yet silky in texture; unquestionably modern but with traditional stripes.So how does that come about?Tony Biagi is a postmodernist, in life and how he applies his craft as a winemaker. Among his many unique talents is his ability to synthesize traditional techniques with cutting-edge theory—a classicist/modernist yin and yang. He approaches winemaking as an artist informed by science, accepting there is certain alchemy in winemaking that may never be fully understood. Tony explains, “Think of making wine as assembling a complex puzzle, and each puzzle piece has a synergistic response to the other. Change any one of the pieces and you change the entire picture. We want the picture to have particular focal points and counterpoints. Within each vintage, we make minute decisions in our farming and winemaking based on the differences each year brings—shaping each puzzle piece—to give us the most vivid, multidimensional picture: with our Cabernet Sauvignon, for example, a pure black fruit piece for depth, a tangy acid piece for lift, a color piece to fit with a tannin piece to influence refined structure; one to smooth texture, one for length, one for aromatics, and so on…Then, we go about marrying the individual pieces together as early as we can and give them 22 months in French Oak, allowing them to integrate into a whole.” As demonstrated in his debut 2012 vintage with Hourglass, Tony approaches the puzzle from the center, building his wines from the inside out. He first establishes a classic structural core, using the most cutting-edge means possible to encourage tannin and color to bond in a tight weave. “That tannin/color relationship is critical to everything else we do; we go to great lengths in our vineyard practices, maceration protocols and cellar procedures to encourage that,” he explains. Once the weave is refined, Tony builds mouthfeel around it with layers of silky textural depth, emphasizing the purity of fruit expression. “I want my wines to be rich, but if that’s all they are they become one dimensional and monotonous,” he outlines. To that end, Tony wires richness against acidity and minerality, bringing energy into the equation. This counterpoise results in a sum that is alive on the palate while deep in concentration.Meeting through a tasting group of Napa’s most promising young winemakers, Jeff and Tony discovered a synergy of ideas and quickly developed a “mutual mentorship” as they call it. “We both had 20 years under our belt and had followed the pendulum swing of ripeness Napa experienced. We have learned a great deal in the process and have very clear ideas about what we want to retain and what we want to refine,” Jeff notes.Jeff continues by pointing out, “We’re in a refinement phase of what we started some 20 years ago. Our objective is to farm to very precise moments when grape chemistry is in balance. The goal is not to chase some mythical ideal of a vineyard’s ‘ultimate expression of terroir,’ as if that occurs magically. The objective is to find our ultimate expression of that vineyard. Terroir is real, but it’s subject to interpretation. We drive to find a balancing point where the vineyard delivers the dialectic puzzle pieces we are looking for. If we get that right, Tony has what he needs to work his magic.”Tony Biagi (winemaker of the year 2020 Vinous Media)“I am fortunate to have the opportunity to taste with talented winemakers all over the world. This year, one person stands out. Tony Biagi is not only gifted as a winemaker, he also has a talent for mentoring young, emerging winemakers.Biagi has made a meaningful difference everywhere he has been. An early stint in retail in the mid-1990s provided an opportunity to taste the first generation of cult wines just as they were getting started. Internships at Dry Creek and Hess led to a full-time job at Duckhorn, when it was still a relatively small winery. “That was my first experience working with world-class vineyards,” Biagi told me. “We sourced from Vine Hill Ranch, Spottswoode, Oakville Ranch, J.J. Cohn and other top sites.” Stops at Paraduxx and Neal Family Vineyards followed.I first met Biagi around 2011 at PlumpJack, where he was making bold, luscious wines. A year later Biagi was looking for a role where he could also make wine on his own, so he went to Hourglass, but not before putting the pieces in place for a smooth transition at the three wineries in the PlumpJack group and staying on as a consultant for several years. Biagi took over Hourglass, which was stylistically adrift at the time, and brought a clear identity to those wines. Biagi then launched his own label, Patria, in 2013 in partnership with Kimberly Jones, one of the most respected distributors in California. The first few vintages have been positively stellar.Quietly and very much behind the scenes, Biagi consulted as Clos du Val moved away from an emphasis on volume towards a greater focus on quality under winemaker Ted Henry. The change in the wines was dramatic and sudden. Sinegal was next, where Biagi worked alongside winemaker Ryan Knoth to help the estate get off the ground. Other recent projects include Amici with winemaker Jesse Fox, Lasseter with winemaker Danielle Langlois and Alma Rosa with winemaker Samra Morris. In every one of these cases, Biagi has provided guidance, but always pushed his protégés into the spotlight and given them all the credit. In today’s world, that is exceedingly rare. In a relatively new role as winemaker at The Vineyardist, Biagi has ushered in small but noticeable refinements to wines that were already superb. For all these reasons, Tony Biagi is my Winemaker of the Year for 2020.” Vinous MediaAll the Wines from Hourglass Winery in the store on SALE!!2023 Hourglass Merlot Blueline Vineyard NapaPrice: $85.00 Your Price: $74.80A powerhouse vintage, the 2023 Blueline Estate Merlot is intense, dark and brooding. Aromas of ripe dark plum and red cherry intertwine with savory notes of black olive tapenade, hoisin, mandarin orange peel and leafy herbs. The fruit deepens and intensifies through the mid-palate, finishing with darker notes of black sour cherry and crème de cassis. Seamless from start to finish, the expansive, weighted, and rich texture counters with natural acidity, supple tannins, and Blueline’s vibrant minerality.2023 Hourglass Cabernet Franc Blueline Estate NapaPrice: $159.00 Your Price: $139.92(95-97 Points) Offering up faint herbal nuances and hints of tobacco leaf, the 2023 Cabernet Franc Blueline Estate folds in expressive notes of black cherries and raspberries. It's medium- to full-bodied, nicely smooth and structured, with excellent length and dusty tannins on the lingering finish. The prospective blend I was shown was 88% Cabernet Franc and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Balanced and complex, it should drink well for at least two decades. Wine Advocate2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Estate NapaPrice: $142.50 Your Price: $125.40(96 points) Ultra-classic and lights-out good, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Estate is based on 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 5% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec, aged for 22 months in 80% new French oak. Red and black fruits, spicy wood, tobacco, and savory herb and chocolate nuances all emerge from this beauty, which is medium to full-bodied, balanced, has fine tannins, and a great finish. It does everything right and is well worth your time and money. There are roughly 990 cases produced. Drink bottles any time over the coming 15-20 years. Drink 2025-2045. Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2025)2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Estate NapaPrice: $217.50 Your Price: $191.40(96-98 Points) From the original home of Hourglass—a four-acre parcel just east of Highway 29 that's overlooked by Tychson Hill—the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate sings with exotic cherry and stone fruit elements, delicate florals and a hint of vanilla. It's full-bodied and firmly tannic but ripe and just needs a bit more time before it reaches its full potential. Wine Advocate2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon HGIII NapaPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $46.20The 2023 vintage of HGIII offers a bold yet refined expression of its signature blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah. Aromas of ripe boysenberry, fig compote, and berry jam are lifted by floral notes of geranium, accented with fennel and a touch of licorice. On the palate, bright, youthful tannins frame a rich core of dark fruit, balanced by savory nuances of baker’s chocolate and coconut macaroon. Aging in a precise mix of new and seasoned barrels adds structure and complexity, resulting in a wine that is powerful, polished, and enduring, with a finish that lingers gracefully.2023 Hourglass HG III Proprietary Blend NapaPrice: $39.75 Your Price: $34.98They have two vineyards this is from the blueline vineyard in Calistoga and with some purchased fruit Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend this wine has a good amount of ripe currant and plum fruit with notes of fresh plowed earth coco and cigar box spice. A big and chewy wine with ripe round tannins with dark chocolate, cigar box, earthy notes nice complexity for a wine at this price. Finish 45+ Excellent +2024 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc NapaPrice: $40.00 Your Price: $35.20Equally textural and refreshing, the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc presents primary aromas of tropical and stone fruit taking center stage. Mango and guava are complemented by Meyer lemon, lime zest, and orange blossom. On the palate, crisp Granny Smith apple, zippy lemon balm, and honeyed nectarine intertwine with hints of brioche and wet stone minerality, providing nuanced layers of flavor. With 3% Semillon adding further depth, and a combination of steel and oak barrel ageing contributing to unparalleled texture. Frequent lees stirring adds mid-palate richness to offset the vibrant natural acidity, resulting in a well-balanced and harmonious finish.

Always Drink the Good Stuff First! - Hey, I said that!!Andrew LampasoneThere is nothing greater in life than having the next generation of the family take an interest in the family business. Wine Watch was opened in 1983 by my mentor in the wine business Jim Turner and he practically willed it to me in 1998 when he found out he was terminally ill. I had no money, but I was able to pay for the $80,000 transaction with my credit cards, and the Wine Watch was mine. The Wine Watch was already famous in South Florida but now it is famous around the world with one of the greatest venues for wine tastings and one of the largest collections of vintage and current release wines on the planet. We will also be introducing the NEW Club Wine Watch coming in the summer of 2026! It has been the greatest gift of my life to get to go work every day doing something I love and even after 28 years, I still love it! Although you want the kids to take an interest in the family business you can’t push them into doing something they do not like or want to do. Toni and I could not be happier to have both of our children working at Wine Watch today. Although Isabella is not as interested in wine, she is doing an amazing job with social media and after taking on the role of Social Media Manager a few weeks ago we have already had dozens of positive comments about her work. If you already follow Wine Watch on Facebook or Instagram you can also follow us on Tic-Tok but our handle is wine.watch. Antonio on the other hand is very intersted in wine and now that he is 21 years old I can legally take him to wine tasting events with me. We just attended Premier Napa Valley last month and I suggested he write the e-mail snnouncement about the two lots that we purchased at the auction and about his experience at the event so here you have it.. Antonio’s first e-mail!!Antonio’s First Premier Napa Experience and First E-mail!First and foremost, I want to thank all of the producers, winemakers, staff, newfound friends, and especially my dad for making this trip truly incredible. Words cannot explain how excited I was to be a part of PNV this year; it was my first-ever major wine event, and it did not disappoint. Everything from the beautiful scenery and historical landscape to the delicious food paired with the best wine Napa has to offer was almost too much to handle at once.My father and I don't always see eye-to-eye, but one thing we definitely share is the 'sales gene'—it’s rooted deep in my blood. So, with that being said, the lot that truly stole the show for me was Lot 175: the 2024 Charles Krug "Alta 1695" Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Although my opinion may be biased due to the fact that this is one of the only auction lot wines we will have available for sale, I will say with confidence that this wine is spectacular.The name "Alta 1695" refers to the 1,695-foot elevation of the Mondavi family's Cold Springs Vineyard on Howell Mountain. The wine is a liquid snapshot of the site’s altitude and terroir—an intense, well-structured, and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate, the wine has a dark fruit profile with ultra-fine tannins and hints of graphite, smoked paprika, and tobacco leaf.I first tried this wine at a tasting hosted at Revana Estate, where I met Angelina Mondavi, Head Winemaker at Charles Krug. Angelina's story is one for the books: she is a fourth-generation Mondavi who has carved her own path, becoming the first woman in her family to fill the position of head winemaker since the Mondavis acquired the estate in 1943. Although I did not have much time to speak with Ms. Mondavi, she was able to share a story about her Aloft project, which she co-owns with her sisters. The brand was originally started by Marc Mondavi, Angelina's father, with the four sisters acquiring Aloft in 2016 when they heard of its possible cancellation, putting the brand under the umbrella of the Mondavi Sisters’ Collection. Angelina, along with her sisters, believed that brands like Aloft bring variety and complexity to an estate's collection. On the contrary, the Charles Krug winery has built a reputation on high-volume production wines; with Aloft being a high-priced, low-production brand, it's easy to see why the board of directors for Krug did not see a fit. In a poetic twist, Angelina and her sisters have been so successful that the same board of directors who once doubted the brand are now considering buying it backA standout runner-up that we simply couldn't pass up was Lot 106, which provided a stunning preview of Elizabeth Spencer’s 2025 'Muse' Sauvignon Blanc. While Napa is often defined by its Reds, the 'Muse' is a masterclass in what the region can do with whites when handled with this much precision. The Elizabeth Spencer team designed this lot as a singular expression of the variety, focusing on intense aromatic purity and a specific block-selection that is entirely distinct from their standard portfolio.My father always says, 'White wine matters,' and this wine is a true testament to that statement. It possesses a vibrant, mineral-driven backbone that really commands attention. I’m glad to share that we secured this lot at an incredible price, coming in nearly $2,000 less than the Orange wine from The Vice. It was a rare moment where quality and timing aligned perfectly on the auction floor.Although Alta 1695 takes the cake for wines that I experienced at PNV, the Chappellet tasting undoubtedly had the best food. There were two dishes in particular that I cannot stop thinking about. The first was sous-vide lamb on top of the world’s smoothest mashed potatoes, topped with a delicious savory demi-glace. Hands down, it was the most tender lamb I have ever tasted. The second—arguably the better of the two—was a masterclass in culinary misdirection. The dish looked as if it were a regular cappuccino topped with cinnamon; however, after the first bite, you are quickly met with crunchy graham crackers layered over braised venison in a blueberry red wine reduction, the perfect mix of sweet and savory.Before PNV, I used to think that my dad had the easiest job ever: drinking the best wines all day while talking to like-minded people. After my experience, I can say with certainty that drinking all day is not at all easy; I found out quickly why there were spit cups. PNV 2026 was an incredible experience, and while I now know that 'drinking for a living' is a lot more work than it looks, I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor than my dad to show me the ropes. I'm excited to see how the Charles Krug 'Alta 1695' will hold up over time. Thank you!Antonio LampasoneWine ConsultantWine Watch, Inc.954.523.9463837 NE 3rd AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33304Wine Watch 2026 Premier Napa Valley SelectionsAuction 30 | Lot No. 175Vintage: 2024Charles KrugCabernet SauvignonHowell Mountain10 cases produced2024 Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Alta 1965 Premier NapaPrice: $195 Pre-Sell $150/btl.(The wine is scheduled to be released in October 2026)Alta 1695 takes its name from the soaring 1,695-foot elevation of the Mondavi family's Cold Springs Vineyard on Howell Mountain--a rare, commanding site shaped by altitude, time, and vision. This wine signals a bold new chapter for Charles Krug Winery, one of Napa Valley's last historic, family-owned estates. Crafted as the inaugural Premiere lot by fourth-generation co-proprietress Angelina Mondavi, it marks a generational milestone and a powerful first. Guided by lifelong connection to the land and global perspective, Alta 1695 embodies place, purpose, and progress--honoring legacy while confidently carrying the Mondavi story into its next era.Auction 30 | Lot No. 106Vintage: 2025Elizabeth SpencerSauvignon BlancNapa Valley10 cases produced2025 Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc Muse Premier NapaPrice: $99.00 Pre- Sell $75/btl.(The wine is scheduled to be released in October 2026)Crafted from the CCOF Organic Eisele Vineyard, Muse is a radiant barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc that celebrates the women who inspire through life’s everyday artistry. More than a wine, it is a gathering—an invitation to connect, to share, and to create. With each pour, Muse inspires laughter, conversation, and honors the women who lead not only through brilliance, but through belonging. It is a reminder that the true art of life is found in the company we keep, the memories we share, and the moment when story intertwines with emotion. Muse is Elizabeth Spencer’s heartfelt tribute to the art of living beautifully—and to the individuals who make that art possible.

"I was in love with a beautiful blonde once. She drove me to drink; that's the one thing I'm indebted to her for." W. C. Fields in Never Give a Sucker an Even BreakIf you can’t make it to one or our tastings the wine bar is still only open for private events but any night we are here we will take one reservation for the private dining experience in the wine cave. This week we have Friday and Saturday night available in the Wine Cave!We have a minimum of 6 people to reserve the table in the Cave but we will take up to 16 people for a curated dinner by Chef Toni. We must know in advance what food items you want so you will have to coordinate the menu with Toni ahead of time but she can put together any of your favorites from past Wine Bar menus or whatever you want if she has enough notice. The best thing about this table is the view of the wine, we have the largest selection of vintage wine in South Florida and everything is available at a retail price!! You may want to bring a sweater it is 64 degrees in the wine cave.I have been touting the quality of a freshly opened wheel of Parmesan Reggiano ever since we opened the wine bar when we cracked the first wheel open. The experience is unlike any other with this cheese as soon as you open the wheel the cheese starts to oxidize and harden so the freshly opened wheel is so buttery and creamy it is unlike any Parmesan you have ever tasted. We will be offering freshly cut 24-month aged Parmesan Reggiano for $29 per pound this evening and you know that the wheel was just cut today! If you make it to the tasting, you also get to sample the goods before you buy! Of course, we will be offering over a dozen wines to compliment the cheese and we will be serving a special menu prepared with the freshly cut cheese as well.This is the second time we are hosting this event as a walk around Happy Hour style event as opposed to a seated event and included with your ticket price is 1 pound of the freshly cut Parmesan Reggiano so everyone leaves with a pound of cheese!There are only 50 spaces available for this event and the fee for this tasting is $120 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. If you can’t make the event you can place an order on-line or over the phone and have your cheese delivered locally with your wine order, but we will only be delivering to the tri county area on the days we are out delivering wine. 24 Month Aged Parmesan Reggiano Wheel Cutting Cheese CeremonyThursday, April 2nd6:00pm1lb 24 Month Aged Parmesan ReggianoPrice: $29.00Of course, we will be serving a few wines to accompany the cheese!2022 Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard Santa Maria ValleyPrice: $18.00 Your Price: $15.84Fresh fruit and floral aromas dominate the nose; a touch of wet stone complements pink grapefruit, tangerine, citrus blossom, and apple flavors. The oak influence creates a nice mid-palate as the wine shows a balanced acidity that carries through the long finish.2014 Gary Farrell Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $60.00 Sale Price: $49.00(96 Points) Dark gold in color, this is a memorably luxurious and vivacious wine, tangy in grapefruit, burnt orange and cardamom. Layered and complex, it evolves as it opens to a lingering tease of butterscotch topped in nutmeg. It is an outstanding vision of an outstanding site, a wine for the ages. — Virginie Boone Issue Date 6-1-2017 Wine Enthusiast2013 Scholium Project Farina Vineyards Dulcissima Camilla Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma MountainPrice: $28.00 Your Price: $24.64This was another fantastic year for Farina, the rocky, east-facing Sauvignon Blanc vineyard high up on Sonoma Mountain. The vineyard produced a third more fruit than it normally does-- and we were offered more rows by Joe Votek, who farms it. This allowed us to make the most LSB that we have ever made-- and to make Camilla for the first time since 2007. For reasons that I can barely divine, this wine often takes a year to ferment; sometimes more. We bottled the dry barrels of the wine as LSB in March, and have let the remaining barrels finish fermentation gently. They are now gradually reaching completion; the additional months in barrel and on the lees changes the character of the wine substantially: this wine is darker and less fresh than LSB, more broad, less etched. I have studied the 2007 wines carefully; the bottles of Camilla age better than the fresher LSB; in some ways, they take longer to show themselves.2022 La Spinetta Ca di Pian Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG, ItalyPrice: $31.50 Your Price: $27.72Aromas of blueberry, wet earth and a hint of orange peel. Full body with bright acidity and lots of intensity but balanced and silky-textured, an ultra-fine Barbera that combines richness with finesse.2022 Finca Villacreces Ribera del Duero PrunoPrice: $27.75 Your Price: $24.42(92 Points) As I've often heard and seen in this vintage, the result of the 2022 Pruno has been much better than expected after a torrid summer and an early harvest. The wine keeps its balance and poise, its fruit-driven personality and the approachability from previous years. It has contained ripeness, 14.05% alcohol, clean aromas and a juicy and velvety texture. Highly drinkable. It's a blend of 94% Tinto Fino, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot. 575,651 bottles, 10,000 magnums and 100 double magnums produced, so availability shouldn't be a problem. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate2019 Marqués de Griñón Dominio de Valdepusa Svmma VarietalisPrice: $35.00 Your Price: $30.80Features an elegant and complex aroma of berries, with mineral and spicy tones. It is a wine made with the three grape varieties grown at Dominio de Valdepusa: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.2020 No Girls Double Lucky Walla WallaPrice: $51.00 Your Price: $44.88(94 Points) This super double secret probation proprietary blend only tells you its name, aromas - sweet floral notes of jasmine and gardenia, with oodles of blackcap raspberries - and flavors - black cherries, smoked paprika, tobacco and espresso. The acidity is borderline tingly, and the tannins are plush. —Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast2021 Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Reserve Merlot NapaPrice: $38.75 Your Price: $34.10Dark fruit aromas of black plum, blackberry and black cherry greet the nose with nuances of rose petal. The medium to full-bodied palate has a silky texture with a lovely depth and fresh fruit flavors layered with notes of chocolate, espresso, and spice cake. This is a rich, ripe, and round wine with good concentration and smooth finish.Blend: 85% Merlot, 7% Petite Sirah, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec2022 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon NapaPrice: $37.50 Sale Price: $27.50(92 Points) "A solid representation of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine sources fruit from St. Helena down to Carneros, with the bulk of the blend coming from the Wappo Hill property in Stags Leap. All five Bordeaux varieties are included in the blend. Fermentation begins with a cold soak in stainless steel, followed by 26 days on skins, and 18 months of ageing in 31% new French oak. The wine opens with powerful Kirsch aromatics, lifted by bright Bing cherry, warm baking spices, new wood cedar, and white pepper. It is plush and layered on the palate, with black-toned fruit and robust, lingering tannins that carry through a long finish of dark red and black fruit, warming spices, and mineral tension. A balanced expression of power and fruit-forward ripeness, this vintage showcases both depth and structure, making for a bold yet polished Napa Cabernet." - Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter, February 20252021 Brassfield Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon High Valley, USAPrice: $23.50 Your Price: $20.68(94 points) This bottling is deep with aromas of black plum, cassis, violet, black licorice and earth on the nose. The flavors present youthful blackberry, blueberry, citrus zest and dried herbs, wrapped around dark chocolate, integrated toasty oak, black truffle, mineral and a long, supple finish. Hold or drink until 2035. — Tonya Pitts Wine EnthusiastFormerly known as 'High Serenity Ranch Vineyard.'2019 Palazzo Left Bank Red Cuvee NapaPrice: $48.75 Your Price: $42.90(91 Points) The 2019 Left Bank Red Cuvée is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% each Cabernet Franc and Merlot, all aged 20 months in 60% new French oak. Gentle herb nuances bump up against cherries and raspberries on the nose, while the medium-bodied palate is suave and supple, ending in a wash of soft, powdery tannins. Wine Advocate2017 REYNVAAN IN THE HILLS SYRAH WALLA WALLAPrice: $90.00 Your Price: $79.20(94 Points) Incorporating a whopping 10% Viognier, the 2017 In The Hills comes from the Foothills in the Sun Vineyard (the same vineyard as the Foothills Reserve) and was aged 11 months in 25% new oak. It offers a more rounded, opulent, softer style (no doubt due to the high Viognier) as well as lots of meaty dark fruits, toasted spice, leather, and chocolate aromas and flavors. It's another beautiful, fleshy, classy Syrah to enjoy over the coming 7-8 years, if not longer. (Drink between 2020-2029) Jeb Dunnuck2022 Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz BarossaPrice: $30.00 Your Price: $26.40A big bouquet with black raspberry and blackberry fruit notes of black olive tapenade and toasty oak spice. Plush velvety tannins here on the tongue with a good amount of dark raspberry and plum fruit on the tongue, notes of that spice and earth, black olive tapenade on the finish. finish 45+ Excellent2012 The Mega Malbec Company Artist Series Blend by Puro Uno MendozaPrice: $100.00 Your Price: $88.00Dark black and black plum fruit here on the nose with notes of black olive tapenade, dried herbs and violet floral notes, nice evolution and complexity here on the nose. A very balanced wine on the tongue, big and chewy with lots of ripe plum and cherry fruit with sweet herbs and an array of that spice and nuance from the nose coming through on the finish, lovely freshness and balance, this wine is drinking beautifully but will still last for a decade or more in your cellar. Finish 50+ Most ExcellentMenuProsciutto De ParmaFresh Cut 24 Month Aged Parmesan ReggianoParmesan White Truffle Steak FriesCheese Tortellini with Bacon Dust and Parmesan CrèmeProsciutto, Parmesan, Balsamic, Fig Pizza with Lemon Citrus ZestChicken Parmesan SlidersThis is a seated tasting and is limited to 50 tasters and the fee for this event is $120 + tax, which includes 1 pound of freshly cut 2-year aged Parmesan Reggiano. For reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.comA bit about Parmigiano ReggianoParmigiano Reggiano is produced exclusively in the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna to the left of the Reno river, and Mantua to the right of the Po river: this is the area hosting the farms where the cattle are fed on locally grown forage. The feeding of cattle complies with the norms of a strict specification that bans the use of silage, fermented feeds and animal flour.The milk from the morning and the previous evening is poured into the traditional upturned bell-shaped copper vats. It takes about 550 litres of milk to produce each wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano. The milk slowly and naturally coagulates with the addition of rennet and a whey starter, rich in starter cultures, from the previous day’s processing.The curd which forms is then broken down by the master cheese-maker into minuscule granules using a traditional tool called “spino”.This is where fire comes into the picture, in a cooking process which reaches 55 degrees centigrade, after which the cheesy granules sink to the bottom of the cauldron forming a single mass.After about fifty minutes the cheese-maker removes the cheese mass which will give rise to two twin wheels.Cut into two parts and wrapped in the typical linen cloth, the cheese is then placed in a mould which will give it its final shape.A casein plate with a unique and sequential alphanumeric code is applied to each wheel: it is its identity card which makes it possible to trace its entire production back to its origins, anytime and anywhere.After a few hours, a special marking band engraves the month and year of production onto the cheese, as well as its cheese factory registration number and the unmistakable dotted inscriptions around the complete circumference of the cheese wheel.After a few days, the wheels are immersed in a saturated solution of water and salt: it is a process of salting by osmosis. This last passage closes the production cycle of Parmigiano Reggiano and starts its maturation period.The story of Parmigiano-Reggiano is a long one, and also a slow one, following the natural rhythm of the seasons.In fact, the minimum maturation time is 12 months, the longest among all the PDO cheeses, and only at this point can it be decided if each individual wheel is worthy of the name it was given at its birth, and therefore continue the maturation up to 24, 36, 40 months and more.After 12 months, the Consortium experts carry out a test called “quality inspection” on all the wheels: each wheel is tapped with a hammer and the trained ear of the quality inspector recognises any defects inside the cheese that may compromise quality.The conforming wheels are marked with the hot-iron brand thus becoming Parmigiano Reggiano. All identifying marks and signs are removed from any wheels which do not meet the PDO requirements.The quality control identifies three cheese categories:“first-grade” Parmigiano Reggiano: the cheese that fully complies with the production specifications. It is marked with the hot-iron brand.“medium-grade” Parmigiano Reggiano: the cheese that shows minor or moderate defects in the structure of its paste and/or on the rind, yet that do not alter the typical organoleptic characteristics of the product. These wheels are marked with the hot-iron brand, but they can be recognised through the parallel grooves engraved all around the cheese rind.“de-rinded” cheese: the cheese that shows major defects is downgraded by eliminating the marks of origin through the removal of the rind (a few millimetres). Therefore, this cheese cannot be called Parmigiano Reggiano and refer to the PDO in any way.Starting from the 18th month of maturation, dairies may request the Consortium to affix an additional mark on first-grade Parmigiano Reggiano:PREMIUM or EXPORT mark: it gives trading companies and consumers a further indication of the quality of Parmigiano Reggiano.These marks can be affixed also on the packaging of the cheese selected in this way.

Be careful to trust a person who does not like wine.Karl MarxI will have to agree with Marx on this subject, and I will add this caveat for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Lovers- Do not trust California oenophiles that do not like the wines of Williams Selyem Winery. There are few things that every major critic agrees on but the quality that Williams Selyem is one of the best when you speak of California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.We just received a bunch of older vintage wines from Williams Selyem so I figured it was time to host an event to make sure they are still keeping up with the best of the best in the world of California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Join us as we do some serious scientific work with Williams Selyem wines.If you can’t make the tasting I have included all of the wines from Wiliams Selyem on this offering on SALE!The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.Williams Selyem California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Wine TastingFriday, March 20, 20267:30 PM2017 Williams Selyem Limestone Ridge Vista Verde Vineyard Chenin Blanc2017 Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River2016 Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River2015 Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River2021 Williams Selyem Olivet Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley2017 Williams Selyem 'Eastside Road Neighbors' Pinot Noir Russian River Valley2015 Williams Selyem Calegari Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley2014 Williams Selyem Luella's Garden Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley2013 Williams Selyem Luella's Garden Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley2014 Williams Selyem Vista Verde Vineyard Late Harvest Gewurztraminer San Benito County (375ml)MenuSelection of Cheese and CharcuterieSea Scallop Carpaccio with Candied Citrus and Lavender AioliBlack Bean Soup with Cilantro Lime Crème FraicheCrispy Pork Belly Served with Mushroom Soy Reduction and Sesame Sauteed Snap PeasKey Lime PieThe fee for this tasting which includes dinner and Gratuity is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Let us know when you make your reservations if you have any food allergies or aversions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.Like most good stories, the history of Williams Selyem owes much to serendipity. If a grower with an abundance of fruit hadn’t given Burt Williams a few tons of free grapes in the 1970s, Burt might never have discovered his love and flair for winemaking. And if Burt and his partner Ed Selyem had been able to afford the French Burgundies they both favored, they might never have tried making their own Pinot Noir.The two friends didn’t set out to produce wines for anyone but themselves. And they surely never imagined that their humble experiment in home winemaking would spawn a cult-status winery of international acclaim. Together, Burt and Ed set a new standard for American-made Pinot Noir, and elevated Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley to among the best wine growing regions in the world.All the wines from Williams Selyem available at Wine Watch on SALE!! 2023 Williams Selyem Unoaked Chardonnay Russian RiverPrice: $101.25 Your Price: $89.102022 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Olivet Lane Vineyard Russian RiverPrice: $145.00 Your Price: $127.602021 Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard Chardonnay Russian RiverPrice: $137.00 Your Price: $120.562017 Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Williams Selyem Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $120.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Williams Selyem Drake Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $120.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Williams Selyem Unoaked Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Williams Selyem Unoaked Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Williams Selyem Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Drake Estate Vineyard Russian RiverPrice: $120.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 12016 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Heintz Vineyard Russian RiverPrice: $120.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Unoaked Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Drake Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Russian RiverPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $120.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River ValleyPrice: $94.00 Sale Price: $75.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Russian RiverPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 12022 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Central CoastPrice: $104.25 Your Price: $91.742022 Williams Selyem Sonoma Coast Pinot NoirPrice: $147.00 Your Price: $129.362022 Williams Selyem Terra De Promissio Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastPrice: $165.75 Your Price: $145.862022 Williams Selyem Olivet Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $189.75 Your Price: $166.982021 Williams Selyem Olivet Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $178.50 Your Price: $157.08 Quantity in Stock: 72021 Williams Selyem Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River ValleyPrice: $148.00 Your Price: $130.242020 Williams Selyem Calegari Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $159.00 Your Price: $139.922020 Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian RiverPrice: $211.50 Your Price: $186.122017 Williams Selyem Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $154.00 Sale Price: $124.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Williams Selyem 'Eastside Road Neighbors' Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $120.00 Quantity in Stock: 32017 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $174.00 Sale Price: $144.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Luella's Garden Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $130.00 Sale Price: $105.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $156.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Olivet Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $155.00 Sale Price: $124.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir Yorkville Highlands CaliforniaPrice: $130.00 Sale Price: $105.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Williams Selyem Calegari Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $130.00 Sale Price: $105.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $199.00 Sale Price: $159.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $140.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Williams Selyem Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir San Benito CountyPrice: $130.00 Sale Price: $105.0 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Williams Selyem Foss Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $130.00 Sale Price: $105.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Terra De Promissio Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $105.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyPrice: $149.00 Sale Price: $119.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastPrice: $149.00 Sale Price: $119.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir Anderson ValleyPrice: $155.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Williams Selyem Russian River Valley Pinot NoirPrice: $107.00 Sale Price: $85.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Central Coast Pinot NoirPrice: $88.00 Sale Price: $69.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Sonoma County Pinot NoirPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 12015 Williams Selyem Sonoma Coast Pinot NoirPrice: $130.00 Sale Price: $105.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Williams Selyem Sonoma Coast Pinot NoirPrice: $105.00 Sale Price: $84.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Williams Selyem Russian River Valley Pinot NoirPrice: $105.00 Sale Price: $84.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Williams Selyem Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir Yorkville HighlandsPrice: $130.00 Sale Price: $105.00 Quantity in Stock: 22014 Williams Selyem Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastPrice: $155.00 Sale Price: $124.00 Quantity in Stock: 22014 Williams Selyem Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir Anderson ValleyPrice: $157.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 22014 Williams Selyem Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastPrice: $149.00 Sale Price: $119.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Williams Selyem Precious Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma CoastPrice: $149.00 Sale Price: $119.00 Quantity in Stock: 12014 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River 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“The only way of rendering life endurable is to drink as much wine as one can come by.”- James Branch Cabell, Beyond LifeAnd you have 4 chances to come out to the wine bar and drink with me this week!I love Italian wines. It’s hard to believe that when I bought the store 28 years ago we only had 4 different Italian labels on the shelf. Today, we have one of the greatest collections of Barolos, Barbarescos, Super Tuscans, Chianti, and of course Amarone available not only in South Florida but anywhere in the world!Amarone is from the Valpolicella region of Italy and is one of the most unique wines in terms of the way the wine is produced. They air dry the grapes for up to three months until they become almost like raisins before they crush them and ferment the juice. This magical elixir is made from a blend of indigenous varietals that most wine lovers have never heard of and these grapes are only found in the Veneto region. The noble Corvina is the most important with Corvinone, Rondinella making up the three major and Mollinara being a minor contributor. Join us on Wednesday, March 18th as we taste through a selection of wines from one of the stars of this region with the owner of Brigaldara winery Antonio Cesare. The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or email andy@winewatch.com. Brigaldara Amarone Della Valpolicella Wine Tastingwith Special Guest Owner Antonio CesariWednesday, March 18, 20267:30 PM2023 Brigaldara Soave Classico2024 Brigaldara Valpolicella Classico2019 Brigaldara Valpolicella Superior2022 Brigaldara Valpolicella Superior2022 Brigaldara Valpolicella Ripasso2019 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico2019 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Cavolo2018 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Cavolo2011 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva San Floriano2019 Brigaldara Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, VenetoMenuSelection of Blue CheeseCobb Salad with buttermilk Gorgonzola DressingAmarone Pasta with Crispy ProsciuttoBlue Fin Tuna Served Over Black Bean Puree and Red Pepper SalsaDark Chocolate Mousse with Black Cherry CoulisThe fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any food allergies or aversions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.A bit about Valpolicella and Brigaldara:Valpolicella, according to some accounts, means “valley of many cellars,” which seems fitting. It is derived, they say, from the Greek word poli (many) and the Latin cella (cellar). This area is approximately 27 miles long and 5 miles wide, it passes north and west of Verona, extending from the Adige River to the Cazzano Valley. Bardolino and Lake Garda lie to the west and Soave to the east. The land ranges in altitude from 490 to 1,475 feet above sea level. The vines in the classico district to the northwest of Verona, are planted on the hillsides and mountain slopes of the valleys of the Adige tributaries and the Fumane, Marano, and Negrar torrents. Some of the vineyards are terraced with stone. The cretaceous, calcareous soil is of glacial origins. And volcanic activity in this area contributed elements to the soil as well. The area around Sant’Ambrogio is considered the heart of the Amarone production zone. Within this area, northeast of Gargagnago, is a valley called Vaio Armaron, which may have given the wine its name. The blend of grapes typically used in Valpolicella is Corvina (40%-70%), Rondinella (20%-40%), Molinara (5%-25%) and may contain up to 15% Negrara Trentina, Rossignola, Dindarella, Barbera, and/or Sangiovese. Before 1989 producers were allowed to add as much as 15% of grapes, must, or wine from outside the zone to correct problems from a weak vintage, but this practice is prohibited today. Corvina contributes color, body, bouquet, flavor, and the basic Valpolicella character to the wine. Rondinella, which is resistant to disease and rot, is added for its color and strength, tannin and vigor, it also adds some refinement to the aromas. Molinara, or Mulinara, is also known as Rossara Veronese and Rossanella, is blended in to make the wine lighter and more drinkable. It also contributes dryness and acidity, as well as that characteristic bitterness. Negrara, adds softness, freshness and early drinkability.The first dry Amarone, according to writer Cesare Marchi, was the result of a fortunate accident. In the early 1950s, Adelino Lucchese, Bertani’s cellar master, discovered a barrel of wine in the cellar that had been overlooked and neglected for some time. Certain that it had spoiled he was about to discard its contents, when curiosity prompted him to take a taste just to see what had happened. He was astonished to discover that the forgotten wine had a velvety texture and a penetrating perfume, a slightly bitter taste, but not at all unpleasant. There is however evidence that the Romans made a type of bitter Recioto for diabetics or other people who couldn’t take sugar. Sandro Boscaini of Masi pointed out that some of the oldest families in Valpolicella, the Count Campostrini and Count Serego Alighieri, as well as his own produced an Amaro, a dry Recioto. This would seem to indicate that Amarone is considerably older that Marchi admits. According to another book called Valpolicella Spolendida Contea Dei Vino, written by Lamberto Paronetto, the name Amarone has been in use since the eighteenth century. It became popular at the beginning of this century and the name could very well be derived from the Italian word amaro, meaning “bitter” (scholar Scipione Maffei, writing in the first half of the eighteenth century, refers to an amaro, a dry wine from the Valpolicella area), or it could come from Vajo Armaron, where some highly regarded Amarones have been produced for ages."... Not the splendor of the landscape, not the events of the history, not the monuments of the art, not the songs of the poets, has served to render note of Valpolicella’s greatest asset: the wine ", wrote Giuseppe Silvestri, journalist and historian.The importance of winemaking in this region is underscored by the creation in 1885 of the very first Italian school for vine growing and oenology. In addition, Veneto was the first region to constitute the first strada del vino or "wine road". This first wine-touring road featured special road signs providing information on vines and the wines they were made into and joined the Valdobbiadene and Conegliano DOC zones crossing a series of hilly vineyards.The Brigaldara estate is set apart in the county of Saint Floriano, facing the Marano hills. There is a tree lined avenue when you approach the neoclassic villa at the Brigaldara estate that crosses the lower part of the 15 hectares of vineyards. Beside the villa, in their great park, smaller houses are found with characteristic covered Italian porches, and where wine cellars have been recently restructured and are currently being widened.From 1928 the Cesari family has owned this land. Stefano Cesari has molded this estate into one of the best in the commune of San Pietro in Cariano, in the Valpolicella Classico zone, having started it as a hobby in 1978. He makes his wines in a modern fashion, with plenty of fruit and a clean, fresh style. His Amarone is his top wine. And now they produce three cuvée’s, adding the Single Vineyard Casa Vecie and most recently the KILLER Riserva Amarone. The line-up at Brigaldara also includes an excellent Recioto della Valpoicella and a ripasso Valpolicella Classico. Stefano has been an innovative producer in Valpolicella. In 1990, Brigaldara replaced many of the 50 hectoliter Slovanian casks to ferment and age his wine with more modern small oak barriques. Brigaldara was one of the first wineries in this part of Italy to do this!All the wines in the store from Brigaldara Winery on SALE!!2023 Brigaldara Soave ClassicoPrice: $18.00 Your Price: $15.84 Quantity in Stock: 52018 Brigaldara Soave ClassicoPrice: $19.00 Your Price: $16.72 Quantity in Stock: 9Tasting notes: Fresh and fruity wine with notes of chamomile, peach and citrus, in which acidity plays an important role. Clean, medium-long finish.2023 Brigaldara Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $19.00 Your Price: $16.72 Quantity in Stock: 10Corvina 55%, Corvinone 25%, Rondinella 20% Bright ruby. Vibrant aromas of redcurrant, blackberry and fresh violet on the knockout nose. Quite juicy on the palate, with floral red berry flavours given laser-like precision by lovely harmonious acidity. Very well-balanced wine, clean and clear.2022 Brigaldara Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $18.00 Your Price: $15.84 Quantity in Stock: 3Wine description: Brigaldara‘s Valpolicella is a delightfully elegant, affordable light red. Bright and fresh with red cherry fruit and hints of herbs, this wine can easily pair well with a wide variety of foods and especially lighter fare like roast or grilled chicken, salmon, turkey burgers, lighter pasta dishes and grilled vegetables. The wine is fun and easy and will go down surprisingly fast so grab a couple bottles.2022 Brigaldara Valpolicella Ripasso SuperiorePrice: $35.00 Your Price: $30.80 Quantity in Stock: 10Winery Notes Bright ruby. Aromas of red plum, marzipan and exotic flowers, along with a saline nuance. Juicy and tightly coiled on the palate, with strong acidity that preserves the red fruit and spice flavours. It finishes with good purity of fruit and length.2020 Brigaldara Case Vecie ValpolicellaPrice: $34.89 Your Price: $30.70Valpolicella Superiore Case Vecie derives from the vinification of fresh grapes, mainly Corvina and Corvinone. It borrows its name from the homonymous vineyard located in Grezzana - Valpantena, where the ripening of the grapes is subject to significant temperature variations between day and night: a climatic characteristic that gives the wine a particular spiciness on the nose and a completely unique polyphenolic profile. On the palate, acidity denotes an important structure, thanks to the rigorous selection of the grapes and to the winemaking techniques employed to extract only the noblest components from the skin. A wine which is capable of combining body, structure and excellent drinkability, revealing its sensorial complexity due to the slow ripening of the grapes.Brilliant ruby with hints of cherry, balsamic notes of vanilla and spices. Soft taste and good structure. It is a full-bodied wine with a balanced alcoholic content.2019 Brigaldara Case Vecie Valpolicella SuperiorePrice: $34.89 Your Price: $30.70 Quantity in Stock: 7(92 points) The 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Case Vecie is a deep red color with a purple hue. It wafts up spicy with an attractive sour citrus tangerine note that gives way to bright cherries and dusty rose. It’s silky-smooth and decidedly savory, with saline-minerals up front giving way to tart red berries and hints of sour citrus. This is incredibly perfumed and long, yet it also maintains amazing freshness. The Case Vecie is a beautiful wine, reminding me of cru Beaujolais. Eric Guido, Vinous (Apr 2022)2010 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpollicella Classico DOCG Veneto 3 LiterPrice: $576.00 Your Price: $506.88(93 Points) The 2010 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a thick and delicious interpretation that delivers loads of personality and determination. The bouquet is redolent of dried fruit, prune, cassis, spice, leather, licorice and Teriyaki sauce. The intensity is absolutely irresistible with power and muscle delivered in a silken glove. Round tannins and plush fruit richness gives the wine loads of energy to fuel its long finish (ML). Wine Advocate, Review Date: 02/20152001 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto, Italy (6 Liter)Price: $925.00 Your Price: $814.00"A clean-cut Amarone, with a balanced mix of raisin and spicy oak. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a clean, spicy finish." (Web only, 2006) -Wine Spectator2019 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella CavoloPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00 Quantity in Stock: 22(96 Points) The 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Cavolo impresses with its remarkably pretty bouquet of dusty roses,shavings of cear and cocoa-dusted black cherries. This is soothingly round yet energetic, with fresh acidity and bright wild berry fruits that swirl as hints of espresso bean dark chocolate add bitter bite. Long and staining, the 2019 lingers on as a web of fine tannins forms a classically dry sensation, offset by a tinge of sour orange. Always more approachable in its youth , the Cavolo is an overachiever today but amply balanced for the cellar. Vinous EG2018 Brigaldara Cavolo Amarone Della ValpolicellaPrice: $66.00 Your Price: $58.08Amarone Cavolo derives from a careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard and a strict management of the drying process. The selected bunches are the sparsest and best exposed ones. Once harvested, they are left to dry for ca. 120 days, at the end of which vinification takes place. Here, all the noble components held in the skins are transferred to the wine. Amarone Cavolo is a wine that follows the traditional production method, aging in large barrels for at least 4 years.Garnet red with fruit jam, sour cherry, cherry and vanilla aromas, with hints of dried grapes and spicy notes. It is a wine of great structure. Complex, elegant and velvety.2016 Brigaldara Case Vecie Amarone Della ValpolicellaPrice: $140.00 Your Price: $123.20(96 points) The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Case Vecie seduces with a beguiling and lifted mix of crushed stone, dusty rose and bright cherry. This is dark and velvety, moody in feel yet seductive and pliant, simply harmonious, mixing salty minerals and ripe rich red fruits and spices, hints of mocha and inner violet florals. There’s simply so much going on here. The 2016 tapers off incredibly long and structured. It’s still easy to like today with floral rose and violet tones, along with a bitter twang of balsamic spice. A simply stunning Case Vecie. -Vinous.2012 Brigaldara Amarone dell Valpolicella Case Vecie MagnumPrice: $340.00 Your Price: $299.20Amarone Case Vecie borrows its name from the homonymous vineyard located in Grezzana - Valpantena. An extraordinary plot of land planted with vines where altitude and exposition enable the grapes to undergo a slow and constant ripening, even during the hardest years. The late harvesting period enables us to put the grapes to dry in a colder period of the year, undergoing a slower and longer drying process. Amarone Case Vecie is a wine that is designed to enhance the natural characteristics of a high altitude climate: a true Amarone "Vigne Alte" - a high-hill Amarone.2012 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva San FlorianoPrice: $260.00 Your Price: $228.802011 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva San FlorianoPrice: $265.00 Your Price: $233.20 Quantity in Stock: 82007 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva San Floriano MagnumPrice: $580.00 Your Price: $510.40Amarone Riserva is a wine that interprets the Valpolicella region respecting timings and techniques. The grapes are selected from the best vineyards of the winery to synthesize and express the maximum potential of our land. The drying of the grapes is characterized by the seasonal post-harvest trend. A very elegant wine that expresses a neat balance between fruit and pulp, characterized by deep and complex tertiary notes.Deep ruby. Intense aromas of dark cherry and plum are complicated by cocoa and coffee. Enters rich and fruity, then more floral, finishing long with a refined but very dense, tactile mouthfeel. It is a wine of great structure. Complex, elegant and velvety.2019 Brigaldara Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, VenetoPrice: $76.00 Your Price: $66.88 Quantity in Stock: 12Corvina 55%, Corvinone 25%, Rondinella 20% Intense red ruby loaded with mocha, black cherries, plums, espresso and spices. The intense fruit is nicely balanced by an underlying energy and focus. Sweet perfumed notes wrap around the long, satisfying finishThe wine bar is only open for our wine tasting events, but we are now selling a single table in the Wine Cave on any night that we are open for tastings. So pretty much Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights or any other night you see an event on the calendar we will take one reservation in the Wine Cave. We will take up to 16 people but will accept as few as 6 for a curated dinner by Chef Toni. We must know in advance what food items you want so you will have to coordinate the menu with Toni ahead of time, but she can put together any of your favorites from past Wine Bar menus or whatever you want if she has enough notice. The best thing about this table is the view of the wine, we have the largest selection of vintage wine in South Florida and everything is available at a retail price!! You may want to bring a sweater it is 64 degrees in the wine cave.

"It wasn't always like this. Before Paris, people didn't drink our wine. I mean, my friends did. But you could hardly consider their palates discerning..."Bo Barrett - Bottle Shock We are big fans of Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron so when I heard that Technical Director Pierre Montaigu was coming into town I immediately put a date on the calendar to host an event featuring the 1959 and 1961 vintage wines we just received from a private collection. These two legendary vintages are worth the price of admission tonight alone, but we also have the 1982, 1986 and the 2000 vintages along with a few more current releases from this great chateau from Pauillac on the table tonight.Join us as we welcome Pierre to South Florida for an amazing selection of vintage wines from Pichon-Longueville Baron on Saturday March 28th. The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $295 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Chateau Pichon-Longueville BaronBordeaux Tastingwith Special Guest Technical Director Pierre MontaiguSaturday, March 28, 20267:30 PM2024 Lions Bordeaux Blancs Sec2019 Chateau Pibran Pauillac2020 Chateau Pichon-Longueville 'Les Griffons de Pichon Baron' Pauillac1959 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac1961 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac1982 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac1986 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac2000 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac2015 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac2018 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac2022 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac2013 Chateau Suduiraut SauternesMenuSelection of Cheese and CharcuterieLions Main Mushroom Soup with Amontillado Sherry and Crème FraicheBeef Tartar Served over warm Bone Marrow with Truffle Aioli and Whole White ToastDuck Confit with Bordeaux Current Natural Sauce and French FriesVanilla Bean Crème Brulee Served in Almond Lace Cup with fresh BerriesThe fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $295 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you. About Château Pichon Baron from : www.thewinedoctor.com« The seeds of the creation of the Pichon domaine, which split to form the two Pichon estates we know today, may be found in the late 17th century, when Jacques de Pichon-Longueville married Thérèse de Rauzan, daughter of Pierre des Mesures de Rauzan. Both Jacques and Thérèse were descended from influential and powerful stock; Jacques was the son of Bernard de Pichon-Longueville, himself the son of François de Pichon and Catherine de Bavolier. It was Jacques' father Bernard who had been ennobled with the Barony of Longueville when he married Anne Daffis de Longueville in 1646. And of Bernard's two children, the aforementioned Jacques and his brother François, the latter also took on through marriage the Barony of Parempuyre.As for Thérèse, her family's authority stemmed from their extensive vineyard landholdings. They were not newcomers to viticulture, and even then - as is still the case today through the names Rauzan-Ségla and Rauzan-Gassies - they were best associated with the vineyards of Margaux. Nevertheless, in 1689 her father had purchased several plots of vines further north in Pauillac, land which ultimately formed part of a dowry for Thérèse. Whereas Jacques brought his title and status to their union, Thérèse brought vines, and it was this dowry that was to be the foundation of the original Pichon vineyard. In later years these vineyards were augmented by the exchange of plots of vines with neighbouring Latour, and the wines produced on the estate quickly developed an excellent reputation, second only - at least within the boundaries of the commune - to its more illustrious neighbour. Nevertheless, it was the Rauzan vines that remained the core of the estate.Jacques de Pichon-Longueville died in 1731 and the property was inherited by his son, also named Jacques, and subsequently it passed through two more generations of the Pichon family, Jean-Pierre and then Joseph. Born in 1755, it was Joseph who held tenure during the French Revolution, which saw him incarcerated for a short period of time. He was also the last member of the Pichon family who held sway over all the vines, as upon his death the estate was divided between his children, creating the Pichon faux jumeaux that we know today. Of the five offspring, only one son remained; this was Raoul, who assumed the title of Baron, and would seem to be the heir apparent. Under new Napoleonic laws, however, the estate could not pass intact to a sole recipient, but must be divided between all possible heirs. And so two shares (amounting to 28 hectares of vines), one for Raoul and one for his late brother Louis, both came to Raoul, and thus the Pichon-Baron die was cast. The remaining three shares passed to the daughters, these vineyards forming the nexus of Château Pichon-Lalande.Raoul de Pichon-Longueville had the old manor house demolished and a fine château (above) built in its place in 1851. Under his tenure the Pichon-Baron estate (and also Pichon-Lalande, for the two portions were run as a single business for several years after their supposed separation) was deemed to be of second growth quality in the 1855 classification. It seems that it was only upon his death in 1860 that the division was final, with one of the sisters taking the helm single-handed at Lalande, whilst Pichon-Baron passed to Raoul's cousin, another Raoul. By 1933, however, the family had run out of potential heirs, and the last surviving member sold the estate to the Bouteillier family. Under their management Pichon-Baron continued to enjoy a good reputation, the estate already having survived the succession of devastation that was mildew, Phylloxera, war and depression during the early 20th century. But the death of Jean Bouteillier in 1961 marked a decline in the Baron's fortunes. Jean's children were young and inexperienced, and there was a deficit of leadership and investment.Through the 1970s and 1980s it was clear that the wines made at Château Pichon-Baron lacked the quality that is expected of a second growth. Fermentation temperatures were uncontrolled, macerations was excessively lengthy, and the wine was bottled in the courtyard with no control over the environment. This was the state of affairs when Jean-Michel Cazes (he of Lynch-Bages, and other properties such as Les Ormes de Pez) and AXA Millésimes became involved, with the purchase of the property completing in 1987. AXA Millésimes (an esoteric "viticultural investment" string in the bow of the insurance company AXA, with an impressive portfolio, including Suduiraut, Petit Village and Pibran) had huge capability for investment and it was no surprise that there were many changes at Pichon-Baron. The chai wasn't just renovated, it was completely rebuilt, using a design by architects Patrick Dillon and Jean de Gastines, after the pair won a competition for the best design. The new buildings (shown above and below) face each other across the pool in front of the château, and yet they do not detract from the grand château as, in a triumph of sensitivity in architecture, they are sunk into the ground. The cellars themselves extend beneath the pool in front of the château, the cool waters above helping to moderate the temperatures below. The château itself, always under-utilised, was renovated, although sadly it remains unoccupied. The result of this investment was a heady rise in quality, and under Jean-Michel Cazes and winemaker Daniel Llose the wines of Pichon-Baron soon began to challenge - and not infrequently usurp - those of Pichon Lalande. Previously, in my opinion, there had simply been no competition.The vineyards at Pichon-Baron cover 73 hectares of typical gravel (on an estate which totals 88 hectares), and are planted with 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot; this ratio reflects a recent increase in the area dedicated to Merlot and a slight reduction in Cabernet Sauvignon, but also the disappearance of Cabernet Franc, which once accounted for 5% of the vineyard. Harvesting is manual, and the fruit destemmed before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks at 28°C to 30°C. The malolactic fermentation occurs in vat, after which the wine is transferred into French oak barrels (some may undergo the malolactic here instead) for up to 18 months, using 80% new and 20% one-year old (the use of new oak has increased a little in recent years), with racking every three months.The grand vin is Château Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville, Pichon-Baron to you and me, with a typical production of 24000 cases. The second wine is Les Tourelles de Longueville, introduced with the 1986 vintage, of which 12000 cases are typically produced. Les Tourelles might be regarded a groundbreaking wine by some; in early 2007 it was revealed that a proportion of the second wine, those bottles intended for the on trade (restaurants and the like, not retail sales) would be bottled under a screwcap closure, rather than the traditional cork. For a deuxième cru, even if it is only the second wine, this was a bold and admirable move indeed. On my most recent visit to the château, however, the response to my question about how much Les Tourelles was committed to screwcap was "very little". Cork is still by far the dominant closure here, and what small amount goes under screwcap is destined for the UK market. I would not be surprised if this innovation, which I featured in my report on tasted 2004 Les Tourelles from under both closures, soon comes to an end. » Text taken from www.thewinedoctor.comAll the Chateau Pichon Baron in the store on SALE!!1982 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, France MagnumPrice: $1595.00 Sale Price: $1250.00 Quantity in Stock: 1(94 points) Excellent typicity here and a wine that left a lasting impression from the tasting. A floral nose with delicate fruit expression - light, summer red berries. Bright and clean on the palate, quite crystalline and pure with a fine tannic structure. I like the acidity and the sheer brightness. Quite a mineral edge that comes across as a touch lean and austere with liquorice, crushed graphite on the end. This is very enjoyable to drink now but doesn't feel like it has a massive amount of life left. Mentholated on the close of play which gives a nice lift and moreish appeal. (GH) Inner quote mark (5/2023) Decanter1986 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, FrancePrice: $395.00 Sale Price: $330.00 Quantity in Stock: 33Winemaker Notes: Long-keeping wine, the 1986 Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron de Pichon Longueville is a powerful and elegant wine which will elegant wine which will delight lovers of fine Bordeaux.2000 Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron PauillacPrice: $375.00 Sale Price: $325.00 Quantity in Stock: 1(97 points) This is one of the great wines of the vintage, and certainly a candidate for one of the finest wines made at this estate under the management of Christian Seeley and proprietor AXA. Showing incredibly well at two tastings of 2000s, the wine has a dense bluish/purple color and a beautiful nose of incense, melted asphalt, and creme de cassis as well as hints of new saddle leather and licorice. It is superbly concentrated and very pure, with excellent texture and opulence. The acidity seems low, the tannin high but well-integrated. This is a compelling 2000 that is just closing in on its window of maturity and should stay there for at least 20 or more years. Bravo! Wine Advocate #189 Jun 20102009 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Au Baron De Pichon-Longueville PauillacPrice: $525.00 Your Price: $462.00(98 Points) Attractive nose of elegant black fruit complicated by peppery spices and an alluring trace of smoke. After the subtle balance and delicacy of the 2008, this wine marks a return to the more formidable, classic style of Pichon Baron with its characteristic tension and upright structure and the powerful personality of a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine from one of the great terroirs of the Médoc. Precision and linearity on the palate but also a degree of racy restraint that indicates another decade at least will be necessary for the wine to really blossom. Bravo! (YC) Decanter, Review Date: 12/20212014 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, France MagnumPrice: $648.00 Your Price: $570.242014 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, FrancePrice: $234.00 Your Price: $205.92 Quantity in Stock: 1(94 Points) The 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron was broody at first, as if a big "No Entry" sign had been placed in front of the aromatics. But peeking underneath are some wonderful blackberry, cedar and graphite aromas that just sing of Pauillac and exude typicity. The palate is medium-bodied with very impressive depth and concentration on the entry, a superb line of acidity and outstanding precision on the finish. This is clearly fulfilling its potential that it showed from barrel. The only drawback is that it might be unfairly overshadowed by the 2015 Pichon Baron! This will be one of those over-performing Pauillacs, perhaps like the 1990 Pichon Baron, that will delight for years to come.- Interim End of March 2017, The Wine Advocate2016 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac MagnumPrice: $712.50 Your Price: $627.00(100 Points) Pichon Baron 2016 is a riveting, classy wine, richly aromatic and expressive from the start with a complex bouquet of black cherry, liquorice, graphite, menthol and subtle spices. The palate combines fleshy texture and linearity. The fine-grained tannins have the laser-like precision that Christian Seely likes so much, and contribute to the overall impression of crystalline purity so conducive to the terroir expression of this benchmark wine destined to reach new heights over the next 20 to 30 years. Magnificent wine. Decanter2018 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville PauillacPrice: $360.00 Your Price: $316.80 Quantity in Stock: 6(100 Points) This great estate in southern Pauillac, facing the Latour vineyard, is at the top of its game. In this release, the tannins are as impressive and dense as the black fruits. Together they form a harmonious ensemble, richly structured, concentrated from the many old vines in the blend, and very ageworthy. Drink from 2027. Wine Enthusiast, March 20212020 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville PauillacPrice: $288.00 Your Price: $253.44(98 Points) Gentle and delicately aromatic but rich too, full of coffee, mocha, dark chocolate, caramel and medicinal herbs - mint and aniseed with a combination of red, blue and black berry fruits. Lovely density and weight on the palate, really very tannic but wide with an aerated effect so it doesn't feel at all heavy with a bright juiciness and extremely long length. The tannins make the first impression with a velvet texture and chalky minerality but it’s clean and the fruit has a crystalline purity that gives a sleek and direct overall impression. Generous, elegant and refined yet still not showing its best. (GH) Decanter, Review Date: 01/20232021 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE AU BARON PAUILLACPrice: $238.50 Your Price: $209.88 Quantity in Stock: 1(96 Points) The 2021 Pichon-Longueville Baron is showing very well in bottle, unwinding in the glass with notes of cassis, sweet berries and violets mingled with subtle hints of orange zest and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with good depth at the core, bright acids and sweet tannins that assert themselves on the gently structured finish, its serious, slightly reserved profile reflects the unusually high (89%) percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2021 concluded its élevage in large wooden vats for a month and a half, saw a touch less racking than normal, and was only fined with a small amount of gelatin, not egg white, as has been the rule at this address for several years now. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate2022 Chateau Pichon-Longueville 'Les Griffons de Pichon Baron', Pauillac, FrancePrice: $78.00 Your Price: $68.642020 Chateau Pichon-Longueville 'Les Griffons de Pichon Baron', Pauillac, FrancePrice: $67.50 Your Price: $59.402019 Chateau Pichon-Longueville 'Les Griffons de Pichon Baron', Pauillac, FrancePrice: $78.00 Your Price: $68.64Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is the Second Wine from Château Pichon Longueville Baron. This Pauillac “Super Second” powerhouse produces some of the most muscular, energetic, and age worthy wines in its class. Perhaps this is due to the close proximity to Château Latour, but either way the wines of Château Pichon Longueville Baron are forces to be reckoned with. The grand vin from this estate demands some time before it expresses its fullest potential. For those who want to experience these intense, masculine wines without having to wait as long – Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is the perfect wine.2024 Château Suduiraut Lions de Suduiraut Bordeaux BlancPrice: $31.50 Your Price: $27.72With a pale yellow color, Lions de Suduiraut Blanc Sec 2024 reveals an open and very fresh nose. It offers discreet floral notes, as well as citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lemon, followed by a touch of minerality. After a round and fresh attack, the palate develops a fleshy, crisp character with aromas of pear, granny smith and a lemony mineral note. The finish is taut and mineral, with citrus zest.Blend: 56% Sémillon, 29% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Sauvignon Gris2019 Chateau Pibran PauillacPrice: $55.00 Your Price: $48.40(94 Points) Lots of cassis, graphite, chalky minerality, and sappy herb notes emerge from the 2019 Château Pibran, a rich, medium to full-bodied, beautifully concentrated Pauillac. I love its purity of fruit, the balance is spot on, and the tannins, while present, are perfectly ripe and polished. It's not a blockbuster and shows the more elegant style of the vintage, but it's a gorgeous, classy Pauillac that will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and have 25+ of prime drinking. Best After 2026 Jeb Dunnuck

“Sometimes it would be nice to just have some red wine with dinner, but it’s not worth the risk. I have a great life, a great situation. Why would I want to risk self-destructive behavior?”Kristin Davis If wine with dinner is destructive then I am a wrecking ball!! I love Italian wines. It is hard to believe that when I bought the store 28 years ago, we only had 4 different Italian labels on the shelf. Today, we have one of the greatest collections of Barolos, Barbarescos, Super Tuscans, Chianti, and of course Amarone available not only in South Florida but anywhere in the world! We just received an incredible collection of vintage Amarone that included several vintages of one of our favorite Amarone producer’s wines. Yes, I am referring to the winery that invented Amarone- Bertani. That means it’s time to do some serious scientific work here with Amarone and on this night we have Bertani back to the legendary 1988 vintage! Bertani is an old school producer of Amarone, they don't have temperature controlled drying rooms like most of the modern Amarone producers today. They feel that the weather is one of the characteristics that determines the style of the vintage. Tonight, we have 12 different Amarone della Valpolicella on the table including several vintages of Bertani. The price of this event which includes dinner is $295 per person + tax. For reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservation if you have any dietary restrictions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.Vintage Amarone della Valpolicella Wine Tasting back to the 1985 VintageFriday, March 27th7:30pm1985 Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG1988 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1988 Masi Amarone Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto1988 Paolo Boscaini Marano, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1990 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto1993 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto1995 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1997 Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto1997 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1997 Masi Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1997 Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG1997 Mastino Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCGMenuSelection of Charcuterie and Cheese Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras Served with Bourbon Vegetable Broth, Edamame and Tomato Concasse Amarone Pasta with fresh shaved Reggiano Parmesan Prosciutto Wrapped Iberico Pork Loin served over Mole Sauce with Roasted Red Pepper Salsa Chocolate Crème Brulee The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $295 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservation if you have any dietary restrictions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you. All the Amarone in the store on SALE!! 1964 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, ItalyPrice: $695.00 Sale Price: $550.00 Quantity in Stock: 81971 Paolo Boscaini Marano Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $165.00 Sale Price: $135.00 Quantity in Stock: 81977 Giacomo Montresor Amarone Recioto Della ValpolicellaPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $120.00 Quantity in Stock: 11985 Le Ragose Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $185.00 Sale Price: $150.00 Quantity in Stock: 471985 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone della Valpolicella Recioto Classico DOCG, ItalyPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $120.00 Quantity in Stock: 111986 Roberto Anselmi Amarone Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, Veneto, italyPrice: $225.00 Sale Price: $179.00 Quantity in Stock: 91988 Masi Amarone Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Veneto, ItalyPrice: $250.00 Sale Price: $200.00 Quantity in Stock: 171988 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $400.00 Sale Price: $320.00 Quantity in Stock: 781988 Paolo Boscaini Marano, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, ItalyPrice: $159.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 661990 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, ItalyPrice: $450.00 Sale Price: $375.00 Quantity in Stock: 531993 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto, ItalyPrice: $350.00 Sale Price: $280.00 Quantity in Stock: 211994 Bertani Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Docg Veneto, ItalyPrice: $295.00 Sale Price: $230.00 Quantity in Stock: 31994 Bertani Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Docg Veneto, Italy MagnumPrice: $625.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Quantity in Stock: 21995 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, ItalyPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 621996 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Docg, ItalyPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 101996 Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $815.00 Sale Price: $649.00 Quantity in Stock: 11997 Arano Amarone Della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $115.00 Your Price: $101.20 Quantity in Stock: 91997 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $215.00 Sale Price: $169.00 Quantity in Stock: 11997 Mastino Amarone Della ValpolicellaPrice: $120.00 Sale Price: $99.00 Quantity in Stock: 111997 Masi Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, ItalyPrice: $195.00 Sale Price: $155.00 Quantity in Stock: 111997 Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, ItalyPrice: $165.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 261997 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Docg, ItalyPrice: $140.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 111997 Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, ItalyPrice: $350.00 Sale Price: $285.00 Quantity in Stock: 111998 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, VenetoPrice: $149.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 11999 Allegrini Amarone Della ValpolicellaPrice: $160.00 Sale Price: $129.00 Quantity in Stock: 111999 Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $620.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Quantity in Stock: 22000 Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Vigneto AltoPrice: $280.00 Sale Price: $224.00 Quantity in Stock: 12000 Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $620.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Quantity in Stock: 12003 Tommaso Bussola TB Vigneto Alto Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $250.00 Sale Price: $199.00 Quantity in Stock: 12004 Tommaso Bussola TB Vigneto Alto Amarone della Valpolicella (Magnum)Price: $565.00 Sale Price: $449.00 Quantity in Stock: 12004 Tenuta Sant'Antonio Selezione Antonio Castagnedi Amarone della Valpolicella DOCGPrice: $81.25 Your Price: $71.50 Quantity in Stock: 12006 Trabucchi d'Illasi Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $99.00 Sale Price: $79.00 Quantity in Stock: 42008 Monte Faustino L'Amarone del Maestro Fornaser Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCGPrice: $210.00 Your Price: $184.80 Quantity in Stock: 72010 Monte Faustino L'amarone Del Maestro Fornaser Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCGPrice: $260.00 Your Price: $228.80 Quantity in Stock: 72011 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva San FlorianoPrice: $265.00 Your Price: $233.20 Quantity in Stock: 72012 Monte Faustino L'amarone Del Maestro Fornaser Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DocgPrice: $192.00 Your Price: $168.96 Quantity in Stock: 92012 Ca' La Bionda Vigneti di Ravazzol, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCGPrice: $125.00 Sale Price: $95.00 Quantity in Stock: 22013 MONTE FAUSTINO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA RISERVAPrice: $192.00 Your Price: $168.96 Quantity in Stock: 12015 San Rustico Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $87.00 Sale Price: $69.00 Quantity in Stock: 22015 Bertani Amarone Della ValpolicellaPrice: $151.50 Your Price: $133.32 Quantity in Stock: 52015 Monte Faustino Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $78.00 Your Price: $68.64 Quantity in Stock: 102015 Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCGPrice: $130.50 Your Price: $114.84 Quantity in Stock: 22014 Ca d'Or Nerofosco Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG VenetoPrice: $50.00 Sale Price: $40.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Marchesi Fumanelli Amarone Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $87.50 Your Price: $77.00 Quantity in Stock: 52017 Sartori Amarone Della Valpolicella ReiusPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $46.20 Quantity in Stock: 82017 Marchesi Fumanelli Octavius, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG, ItalyPrice: $147.00 Your Price: $129.36 Quantity in Stock: 142017 Cantine di Ora Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Veneto, ItalyPrice: $50.00 Sale Price: $40.00 Quantity in Stock: 12017 Campagnola 'Giuseppe Campagnola' Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $65.00 Sale Price: $49.00 Quantity in Stock: 32017 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva CostaseraPrice: $92.25 Your Price: $81.182017 Dal Forno Romano Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $489.00 Your Price: $430.32 Quantity in Stock: 42018 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto, ItalyPrice: $108.75 Sale Price: $87.00 Quantity in Stock: 12018 Tenuta Santa Maria Amarone Della Valpolicella Riserva DOCGPrice: $105.00 Your Price: $92.40 Quantity in Stock: 52019 Masi Amarone Della Valpolicella Costasera ClassicoPrice: $64.50 Your Price: $56.76 Quantity in Stock: 92019 Tommaso Bussola Amarone Della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $99.00 Your Price: $87.12 Quantity in Stock: 112019 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoPrice: $85.55 Your Price: $75.28 Quantity in Stock: 22019 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella CavoloPrice: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00 Quantity in Stock: 202020 Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCGPrice: $67.50 Your Price: $59.40 Quantity in Stock: 42020 Corte Lenguin Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCGPrice: $45.00 Your Price: $39.60 Quantity in Stock: 32020 Monte Faustinos 'Corte Bure' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG VenetoPrice: $67.50 Your Price: $59.40 Quantity in Stock: 112021 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena DOCG Veneto, ItalyPrice: $69.75 Your Price: $61.38 Quantity in Stock: 1

"The road to great wine is littered with beer bottles." - Unknown but probably a great winemaker or two has said this…Speaking of great winemakers we have Tony Biagi from Hourglass Winery coming to town on Thursday, March 26th. I remember meeting Tony serval years ago when he was working at Plumpjack Winery and I love his story about working in the retail business before becoming a winemaker. You need to know what great wines taste like to make them and there is no better place to get that experience than working as a sommelier in a restaurant or working for a top retail establishment.The only reason I need to put any wine tasting on the calendar is because I want to drink the wines and we have been following Hourglass Winery since they came on the scene with the 1997 vintage. Tonight, we will be serving seven current releases from Hourglass Winery and a special dinner to compliment the amazing 2023 vintage red wines of Napa Valley. I was just out at Premier Napa Valley a few weeks ago and I still have the taste of the 2023 vintage wines in my mouth, they were all outstanding. The 2024 vintages wines were excellent as well but you noticed a difference with the 2023’s as they have an incredible amount of ripe luscious fruit, forward and seductive but they have the depth and complexity to last for decades in your cellar. They are going through their baby fat stage right now and like most great vintages may close down for a bit in a year or so. The best time to check these youngsters out from 2023 is right now, it is amazing how great they taste for such young wines.It was great to catch up with tony at a few of the events for Premier Napa Valley and we look forward to having him at the Wine Bar for the first time in a few weeks. The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $275 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Hourglass Winery Napa Valley Wine TastingWith Special Guest Winemaker Tony BiagiThursday, March 26th7:30pm2024 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Napa2023 Hourglass HG III Proprietary Blend Napa2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon HGIII Napa2023 Hourglass Merlot Blueline Vineyard Napa2023 Hourglass Cabernet Franc Blueline Estate Napa2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Estate Napa2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Estate NapaMenuSelection of Cheese and CharcuterieHeirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad with Fontodi Olive Oil and Aged BalsamicSeared NY Sirloin with Blue Cheese Au Gratin Potato and Cabernet Natural SauceChocolate TorteThe fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $275 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you. A bit about Hourglass Winery:The idea of Hourglass was born from a place, yet ultimately would become a journey of human discovery. The interplay of terroir and artistic intention yields wines of unique personality that possess an intriguing dialectic: rich with layers of concentration yet vibrant with a tensional edge; classically structured yet silky in texture; unquestionably modern but with traditional stripes.So how does that come about?Tony Biagi is a postmodernist, in life and how he applies his craft as a winemaker. Among his many unique talents is his ability to synthesize traditional techniques with cutting-edge theory—a classicist/modernist yin and yang. He approaches winemaking as an artist informed by science, accepting there is certain alchemy in winemaking that may never be fully understood. Tony explains, “Think of making wine as assembling a complex puzzle, and each puzzle piece has a synergistic response to the other. Change any one of the pieces and you change the entire picture. We want the picture to have particular focal points and counterpoints. Within each vintage, we make minute decisions in our farming and winemaking based on the differences each year brings—shaping each puzzle piece—to give us the most vivid, multidimensional picture: with our Cabernet Sauvignon, for example, a pure black fruit piece for depth, a tangy acid piece for lift, a color piece to fit with a tannin piece to influence refined structure; one to smooth texture, one for length, one for aromatics, and so on…Then, we go about marrying the individual pieces together as early as we can and give them 22 months in French Oak, allowing them to integrate into a whole.” As demonstrated in his debut 2012 vintage with Hourglass, Tony approaches the puzzle from the center, building his wines from the inside out. He first establishes a classic structural core, using the most cutting-edge means possible to encourage tannin and color to bond in a tight weave. “That tannin/color relationship is critical to everything else we do; we go to great lengths in our vineyard practices, maceration protocols and cellar procedures to encourage that,” he explains. Once the weave is refined, Tony builds mouthfeel around it with layers of silky textural depth, emphasizing the purity of fruit expression. “I want my wines to be rich, but if that’s all they are they become one dimensional and monotonous,” he outlines. To that end, Tony wires richness against acidity and minerality, bringing energy into the equation. This counterpoise results in a sum that is alive on the palate while deep in concentration.Meeting through a tasting group of Napa’s most promising young winemakers, Jeff and Tony discovered a synergy of ideas and quickly developed a “mutual mentorship” as they call it. “We both had 20 years under our belt and had followed the pendulum swing of ripeness Napa experienced. We have learned a great deal in the process and have very clear ideas about what we want to retain and what we want to refine,” Jeff notes.Jeff continues by pointing out, “We’re in a refinement phase of what we started some 20 years ago. Our objective is to farm to very precise moments when grape chemistry is in balance. The goal is not to chase some mythical ideal of a vineyard’s ‘ultimate expression of terroir,’ as if that occurs magically. The objective is to find our ultimate expression of that vineyard. Terroir is real, but it’s subject to interpretation. We drive to find a balancing point where the vineyard delivers the dialectic puzzle pieces we are looking for. If we get that right, Tony has what he needs to work his magic.”Tony Biagi (winemaker of the year 2020 Vinous Media)“I am fortunate to have the opportunity to taste with talented winemakers all over the world. This year, one person stands out. Tony Biagi is not only gifted as a winemaker, he also has a talent for mentoring young, emerging winemakers.Biagi has made a meaningful difference everywhere he has been. An early stint in retail in the mid-1990s provided an opportunity to taste the first generation of cult wines just as they were getting started. Internships at Dry Creek and Hess led to a full-time job at Duckhorn, when it was still a relatively small winery. “That was my first experience working with world-class vineyards,” Biagi told me. “We sourced from Vine Hill Ranch, Spottswoode, Oakville Ranch, J.J. Cohn and other top sites.” Stops at Paraduxx and Neal Family Vineyards followed.I first met Biagi around 2011 at PlumpJack, where he was making bold, luscious wines. A year later Biagi was looking for a role where he could also make wine on his own, so he went to Hourglass, but not before putting the pieces in place for a smooth transition at the three wineries in the PlumpJack group and staying on as a consultant for several years. Biagi took over Hourglass, which was stylistically adrift at the time, and brought a clear identity to those wines. Biagi then launched his own label, Patria, in 2013 in partnership with Kimberly Jones, one of the most respected distributors in California. The first few vintages have been positively stellar.Quietly and very much behind the scenes, Biagi consulted as Clos du Val moved away from an emphasis on volume towards a greater focus on quality under winemaker Ted Henry. The change in the wines was dramatic and sudden. Sinegal was next, where Biagi worked alongside winemaker Ryan Knoth to help the estate get off the ground. Other recent projects include Amici with winemaker Jesse Fox, Lasseter with winemaker Danielle Langlois and Alma Rosa with winemaker Samra Morris. In every one of these cases, Biagi has provided guidance, but always pushed his protégés into the spotlight and given them all the credit. In today’s world, that is exceedingly rare. In a relatively new role as winemaker at The Vineyardist, Biagi has ushered in small but noticeable refinements to wines that were already superb. For all these reasons, Tony Biagi is my Winemaker of the Year for 2020.” Vinous MediaAll the Wines from Hourglass Winery in the store on SALE!!2023 Hourglass Merlot Blueline Vineyard NapaPrice: $85.00 Your Price: $74.80A powerhouse vintage, the 2023 Blueline Estate Merlot is intense, dark and brooding. Aromas of ripe dark plum and red cherry intertwine with savory notes of black olive tapenade, hoisin, mandarin orange peel and leafy herbs. The fruit deepens and intensifies through the mid-palate, finishing with darker notes of black sour cherry and crème de cassis. Seamless from start to finish, the expansive, weighted, and rich texture counters with natural acidity, supple tannins, and Blueline’s vibrant minerality.2023 Hourglass Cabernet Franc Blueline Estate NapaPrice: $159.00 Your Price: $139.92(95-97 Points) Offering up faint herbal nuances and hints of tobacco leaf, the 2023 Cabernet Franc Blueline Estate folds in expressive notes of black cherries and raspberries. It's medium- to full-bodied, nicely smooth and structured, with excellent length and dusty tannins on the lingering finish. The prospective blend I was shown was 88% Cabernet Franc and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Balanced and complex, it should drink well for at least two decades. Wine Advocate2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Estate NapaPrice: $142.50 Your Price: $125.40(96 points) Ultra-classic and lights-out good, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Estate is based on 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 5% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec, aged for 22 months in 80% new French oak. Red and black fruits, spicy wood, tobacco, and savory herb and chocolate nuances all emerge from this beauty, which is medium to full-bodied, balanced, has fine tannins, and a great finish. It does everything right and is well worth your time and money. There are roughly 990 cases produced. Drink bottles any time over the coming 15-20 years. Drink 2025-2045. Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2025)2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Estate NapaPrice: $217.50 Your Price: $191.40(96-98 Points) From the original home of Hourglass—a four-acre parcel just east of Highway 29 that's overlooked by Tychson Hill—the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate sings with exotic cherry and stone fruit elements, delicate florals and a hint of vanilla. It's full-bodied and firmly tannic but ripe and just needs a bit more time before it reaches its full potential. Wine Advocate2023 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon HGIII NapaPrice: $52.50 Your Price: $46.20The 2023 vintage of HGIII offers a bold yet refined expression of its signature blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah. Aromas of ripe boysenberry, fig compote, and berry jam are lifted by floral notes of geranium, accented with fennel and a touch of licorice. On the palate, bright, youthful tannins frame a rich core of dark fruit, balanced by savory nuances of baker’s chocolate and coconut macaroon. Aging in a precise mix of new and seasoned barrels adds structure and complexity, resulting in a wine that is powerful, polished, and enduring, with a finish that lingers gracefully.2023 Hourglass HG III Proprietary Blend NapaPrice: $39.75 Your Price: $34.98They have two vineyards this is from the blueline vineyard in Calistoga and with some purchased fruit Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend this wine has a good amount of ripe currant and plum fruit with notes of fresh plowed earth coco and cigar box spice. A big and chewy wine with ripe round tannins with dark chocolate, cigar box, earthy notes nice complexity for a wine at this price. Finish 45+ Excellent +2024 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc NapaPrice: $40.00 Your Price: $35.20Equally textural and refreshing, the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc presents primary aromas of tropical and stone fruit taking center stage. Mango and guava are complemented by Meyer lemon, lime zest, and orange blossom. On the palate, crisp Granny Smith apple, zippy lemon balm, and honeyed nectarine intertwine with hints of brioche and wet stone minerality, providing nuanced layers of flavor. With 3% Semillon adding further depth, and a combination of steel and oak barrel ageing contributing to unparalleled texture. Frequent lees stirring adds mid-palate richness to offset the vibrant natural acidity, resulting in a well-balanced and harmonious finish.

Wine is wonderful stuff. But so many people are put off by the snobbery of it.John CleeseOr they simply can’t afford the good stuff…and you don’t have to be a billionaire to drink well at the Wine Watch we have great wines at every price point.We are doing serious scientific work with the 1996 vintage and tonight we are killing two birds with one stone and will study 1996 Bordeaux VS Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to compare the wines from the Napa Valley to the great wines of Bordeaux. Join us as we experience these 1996 vintage reds to see if Bordeaux is drinking better than Napa at 30 years of age. The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $495 + tax. To make reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservation if you have any food allergies and Chef Toni will be glad to accommodate you.1996 Bordeaux VS 1996 Napa CabernetSaturday, March 14th7:30pm1996 Diamond Creek Cabernet Lake Napa1996 Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley1996 Diamond Creek Cabernet Red Rock Terrace Microclimate 3 Napa1996 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley1996 Hess Collection Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder1996 Chateau Gazin Pomerol1996 Château Saint-Pierre, Saint-Julien1996 Chateau Leoville Las Cases St. Julien1996 Chateau Clerc-Milon Pauillac1996 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac1996 Chateau Cos D'Estournel St. EstepheMenuSelection of Cheese and CharcuterieFrench Onion SoupBeef Tartar served Over Bone Marrow with Whole Wheat Toast and Truffle AioliDuck Confit with Cabernet and Wild Mushroom Natural SauceDark Chocolate Crème Brulee with Raspberry CoulisThe fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $495 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any food allergies or aversions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you. All the wines from the 1996 vintage in the store on SALE!!!1996 Chateau Cos D'Estournel St. Estephe, FrancePrice: $425.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 60(98 Points) A brilliant year for Left Bank Bordeaux. This was stubborn in its youth and took time to open, but now stands as one of the great all-time vintages of Cos, in my opinion. It delivers still, at 25 years old, just utterly delicious, with complex slate, pencil lead, graphite, undergrowth, black truffle flavours and a crushed-mint finish. It is still juicy, with perfectly integrated fine tannins and a ton of personality. (JA) Decanter, Review Date: 04/20211996 Chateau Gazin Pomerol, FrancePrice: $235.00 Sale Price: $180.00 Quantity in Stock: 321996 Chateau Margaux MargauxPrice: $1350.00 Sale Price: $950.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Chateau Leoville Las Cases St. JulienPrice: $495.00 Sale Price: $395.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Antonin Rodet Charmes-Chambertin Grand CruPrice: $415.00 Sale Price: $329.00 Quantity in Stock: 21996 Camille Giroud Mazis Chambertin Grand CruPrice: $595.00 Sale Price: $500.00 Quantity in Stock: 71996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche Grand CruPrice: $8500.00 Your Price: $7480.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti MONOPOLE GRAND CRUPrice: $27500.00 Your Price: $24200.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Domaine Faiveley Latricieres Chambertin Grand CruPrice: $495.00 Sale Price: $395.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Camille Giroud Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand CruPrice: $995.00 Sale Price: $750.00 Quantity in Stock: 41996 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Rose Millesime Champagne MAGNUMPrice: $2250.00 Your Price: $1980.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Dom Perignon Oenotheque Brut ChampagnePrice: $1100.00 Sale Price: $895.00 Quantity in Stock: 21996 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Lake Vineyard Napa MagnumPrice: $2250.00 Your Price: $1980.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Diamond Creek Cabernet Lake NapaPrice: $1100.00 Your Price: $968.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa ValleyPrice: $350.00 Your Price: $308.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Ridge Mataro Bridgehead CaliforniaPrice: $159.00 Sale Price: $125.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Chateau St Michelle Meritage Artist Series Columbia ValleyPrice: $95.00 Sale Price: $75.00 Quantity in Stock: 21996 Penfolds Grange Bin 95, AustraliaPrice: $540.00 Sale Price: $450.00 Quantity in Stock: 3 1996 Sena Aconcagua Valley, ChilePrice: $159.00 Your Price: $139.92 Quantity in Stock: 21996 Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Amarone della ValpolicellaPrice: $815.00 Sale Price: $649.00 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Docg, ItalyPrice: $150.00 Sale Price: $115.00 Quantity in Stock: 101996 Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigna Rocche Barolo DOCGPrice: $206.75 Sale Price: $165.00 Quantity in Stock: 21996 Fontanafredda Lazzarito BaroloPrice: $257.00 Sale Price: $205.00 Quantity in Stock: 21996 Pelissero Barbaresco AnnataPrice: $160.00 Your Price: $140.80 Quantity in Stock: 11996 Terreno Chianti Classico RiservaPrice: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 61996 Caparzo Ca del Pazzo Sant'AntimoPrice: $56.25 Your Price: $49.50 Quantity in Stock: 1 1996 Chateau Soucherie Coteaux du Layon Vieilles VignesPrice: $69.00 Your Price: $60.72 Quantity in Stock: 31996 Domaine Richou Coteaux de l'AubancePrice: $39.00 Your Price: $34.32 Quantity in Stock: 2

"I think it is a great error to consider a heavy tax on wines as a tax on luxury. On the contrary, it is a tax on the health of our citizens." - Thomas Jefferson If only a modern-day politician could contribute as much to the quality of our life as the late great Thomas Jefferson. He was one of the first advocates of wine in the United States and he is one of the reasons why we have the greatest selection of wines from all around the world in the U.S. today. So, remember...no matter how bad it gets, we still have great wines here in the U.S. of A. In a few weeks we will be continuing the party with some GREAT wines from the U.S.A…. I need a few good men or women to help me drink some really fine wine on this occasion- our annual Sine Qua Non California Cult Rhone wine tasting. What makes a "cult wine"? Do the producers pick the grapes at night under the full moon? Do they make it under a secret oath or while sacrificing a small farm animal? These ultra expensive, hard to find wines from California, Oregon and Washington State just have more customers than they do bottles to go around. The simplest factor in the economy kicks in with these wines, good old supply and demand. This evening you can taste 10 different wines from Sine Qua Non for less than the cost of a single bottle in most cases! And the price of this event includes dinner and gratuity!! The fee for this tasting is $395 + tax for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Sine Qua Non California Cult Rhone Tasting Saturday, March 21st 7:30 PM 2022 Sine Qua Non Distenta IV White California 2017 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Grenache 2017 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Syrah 2018 Sine Qua Non Grenache Profuga California 2019 Sine Qua Non Distenta I Grenache California 2020 Sine Qua Non Distenta I Grenache California USA 2021 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache, Sta Rita Hills 2021 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah, Sta Rita Hills 2022 Sine Qua Non Distenta IV Grenache California 2023 Sine Qua Non Distenta V Syrah, California Menu Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms and Grilled Brioche Toast Seared Ancho BBQ King Salmon Served over Black Bean Puree with Roasted Pepper Salsa Colorado Rack of Lamb with Mongolian BBQ and Sweet Potato Au Gratin Dark Chocolate Creme Brulee with Raspberry Coulis The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $395 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have issues and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you. A bit about Sine Qua Non from their web page: "an essential condition; a thing that is absolutely necessary." Our wines were born of pure passion and a wishful dream – to make something that is so distinctive and so delicious as to make it indispensable to wine lovers the world over. Clearly a rather lofty, even unrealistic notion, but one we decided to pursue anyway. And so with the 1994 vintage started Sine Qua Non, made a whopping four and a half barrels of Syrah that we called “Queen of Spades.” That first wine was a much greater hit than we could have ever imagined and it literally changed our life. What started as a hobby, more or less on a whim, has become not only our full time occupation, but indeed our life. It is now a part of just about everything we do. These first four and a half barrels have grown into four different vineyard sites (see our Vineyards section please), a good number of wonderfully dedicated and hard working employees, a new winery building and a simply amazing number of loyal wine lovers the world over. In fact there are so very many lovely folks interested in our wines that we don’t have enough to go around and instead had to create something as annoying as a waiting list. We are humbled by all the positive feedback we continuously receive by people like you as well as critics and journalists from all corners of the earth. We take that as our mandate to forever strive to get better, to never compromise and to stay true to ourselves and by extension to all those who have supported us and believed in us since those first 100+ cases of wine left our cellar…now so many years ago. Although at heart we are a Rhone (Ranger) house where Syrah and Grenache play top fiddle… supported by Mourvedre, Rousanne and Viognier, we have an aversion to labels and dogmas or mindless ritual that are sometimes called tradition. And so we also grow non-Rhone-origin grapes such as Petite Manseng, Touriga Nacional, Graciano and Petite Sirah. Varieties we believe can work well on a Rhone canvas. We are not working on a grape growing or winemaking THESIS. Instead we want all of our efforts to be reflected in every glass of SQN. And so our goal has been and always will be to understand Mother Nature’s often oblique ways and (re)act accordingly so that we may create wines that express all that Nature has so generously given us. And all that this beautifully warm and sunny place called California has to offer. Wines that speak to the heart and the mind both. Wines that are ripe and flavorful, but also graceful and balanced. Wines that are perfectly enjoyable and delicious young, but that will age and show a new and interesting personality with each passing year. Wines that surprise with each sip and where the last drop – not the first sip – was the best one. Wines that make you smile and happy and appreciate all that is lovely. Wines that make you sense they were crafted by people who loved making them. With that we hope you’ll join our vinous family and thanks again for looking us up. In vino veritas, Elaine & Manfred Krankl All the Sine Qua Non in the store on SALE!! 2022 Sine Qua Non Distenta IV White California Price: $250.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 (98 Points) The 2022 White Wine Distenta IV is a blend of 32% Roussanne, 30% Gelber Muskateller, 15% Chardonnay, 13% Petit Manseng, and the rest Viognier, aged 22.5 months in 75% new French oak. Medium gold in color, it offers blockbuster aromas of honeyed pineapple, orange marmalade, flower oil, and blanched almond. Full-bodied, deep, and opulent on the palate, it has a layered, powerful mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a great finish. It comes closest in style to a great Hermitage from Le Méal yet carries an exotic quality that makes it truly singular. Drink 2025-2035. -Jeb Dunnuck (Sep 2025) 2022 Sine Qua Non Distenta IV Grenache California Price: $285.00 Your Price: $250.80 Quantity in Stock: 2 (98 Points) "Because my visit was scheduled for July 6, just two weeks after bottling on June 22, I tasted the Sine Qua Non Grenache Distenta III as a precise blend from barrel. It comes mostly from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard (71%) and The Third Twin (23%) with the balance from the Cumulus Vineyard. It is a blend of 79% Grenache, 8.4% Syrah, 7.4% Mourvèdre, 3.2% Petite Sirah, 1.6% Petit Manseng and 0.4% Muscat. The Distenta III was vinified using about 35% whole Grenache clusters, and it matured in 42% new French oak of various sizes for around 23 months. It has a medium to deep ruby color and is incredibly fragrant at this stage. Wild berry jam aromas are accented by tones of wildflower, tar, tangerine and coffee beans. The full-bodied palate is concentrated yet lively, bursting with crunchy, floral fruit and surprisingly energetic acidity. It has detailed, grainy tannins and a long, lifted finish that wears its alcohol well. 1,459 cases and 600 magnums are projected, to be released in the spring of 2024." -Robert Parker 2021 Sine Qua Non Distenta Grenache, California Magnum Price: $1050.00 Your Price: $924.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 2021 Sine Qua Non Distenta Grenache, California Price: $350.00 Your Price: $308.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 (98 Points) "Because my visit was scheduled for July 6, just two weeks after bottling on June 22, I tasted the 2021 Grenache Distenta III as a precise blend from barrel. It comes mostly from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard (71%) and The Third Twin (23%) with the balance from the Cumulus Vineyard. It is a blend of 79% Grenache, 8.4% Syrah, 7.4% Mourvèdre, 3.2% Petite Sirah, 1.6% Petit Manseng and 0.4% Muscat. The Distenta III was vinified using about 35% whole Grenache clusters, and it matured in 42% new French oak of various sizes for around 23 months. It has a medium to deep ruby color and is incredibly fragrant at this stage. Wild berry jam aromas are accented by tones of wildflower, tar, tangerine and coffee beans. The full-bodied palate is concentrated yet lively, bursting with crunchy, floral fruit and surprisingly energetic acidity. It has detailed, grainy tannins and a long, lifted finish that wears its alcohol well. 1,459 cases and 600 magnums are projected, to be released in the spring of 2024." "There are few greater success stories in wine than that of Sine Qua Non’s Manfred Krankl. Austrian-born and showing up penniless in Los Angeles in 1980, he went on to create one of the greatest wine estates in the world today by sheer talent and work ethic." The Wine Advocate 2021 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache, Sta Rita Hills Price: $487.50 Your Price: $429.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 The measurements on this model are: 86.1% Grenache, 8.5% Syrah, 4.4% Petite Sirah and a bit of high notes from 1.0% WHITE (Viognier). Here only 45% of the fruit was destemmed and a whopping 55% was fermented with the stems. The longer I’m in this profession the better I like “ripe” stems on Grenache. 29% of the barrels here were brand new, but ALL of them were larger Demi-Muids (that’s what the French call them). They are 600 Liter vessels versus the 225 or 228 Liter Bordeaux/Burgundy ones. This too spent nearly 39 months in barrel, meditating and self-improving until it was ready to leave the cocoon. No highfalutin critic has tasted this either, but the toughest one…whom I call E has, and the first words out of her mouth were…“Mmm…that is delicious!!!” And she is no easy push-over, I can promise you that. The color is impressively dark too. Not as black as the Syrah, but fairly remarkable for a Grenache. There is a bright nose that is faintly spicy with red peppercorn, orange peel and even some chamomile tea. In the mouth the wine is VERY soft and supple. There is a certain lifted density and flavors of pure red berry potpourri. It feels very pure and unblemished, like fresh fallen snow that hasn’t had someone trample through it yet. There are some luxurious leather flavors too. E loves it and so do I. It has an extravagantly long finish. Happiness in a bottle, pure succulence. 2021 SINE QUA NON DISTENTA SYRAH, CALIFORNIA, USA MAGNUM Price: $1050.00 Your Price: $924.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 (98-100 Points) "I tasted the 2021 Syrah Distenta III as a precise blend from barrel on July 6—it's due to be bottled in August. It comes from three estate vineyards: The Third Twin (51%), Cumulus (26%) and 23% Eleven Confessions (23%). The Syrah is blended with 11.3% Grenache, 3.3% Mourvèdre, 2.1% Petite Sirah, 0.9% Petit Manseng and 0.7% Muscat and was vinified using 21% whole clusters. It matured around 23 months in 53% new French oak, 43% one- to three-year-old barrels and 4% concrete. Opaque ruby-purple in the glass, the Distenta III's aromatic complexity requires plenty of patience, as a singular truffle, earth and coffee bean character gives way to electric streaks of crème de violette, blueberry liqueur and peppermint patty. The palate is medium to full-bodied and exceptionally light on its feet. It glides silkily through the mouth with fireworks of freshness, and its floral fruit is tempered by graphite tones. Around 1,880 cases and 600 magnums are projected to be released in January of 2024." The Wine Advocate 2021 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah, Sta Rita Hills Price: $487.50 Your Price: $429.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 The assemblage is 85.0% Syrah, 9.7% Grenache, 1.3% Petite Sirah and 4.0% WHITES (Muskat and Viognier). 77% of the fruit was destemmed and 23% was left to ferment whole cluster (WITH the stems). That wine aggregation was left in barrels for +/- 38.5 months, with 52% of those barrels being brand new, and the rest between 1 to 4 years old, ALL in French oak. I am sure this is of no surprise to you when I write that this wine is no wimp, but one could say it is surprising how mellow, how well behaved, how elegant this is... No critic has tasted it yet, but E and I have had it several times…just a few days ago most recently. My notes state: Great, SUPER dark, but brilliant color. There is a very deep nose of graphite, tree sap, stewed ripe red cherries, wet stone, myrrh and exotic flower pedals. It is a lively nose, but not obscene. The palate is super lush and velvety and rather pleasantly giving. There is a delightful, almost playful, vivaciousness here and an alluring, satiny feel. It is very friendly and pleasing, unpretentious and its elegance sneaks up on you. The wine is tightly woven, so that no piece, no fancy description sticks out, but rather makes for a harmonious whole. You don’t want to stop drinking it. 2020 SINE QUA NON DISTENTA I GRENACHE CALIFORNIA USA MAGNUM Price: $1150.00 Your Price: $1012.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 77.9% Grenache, 9.4% Mourvedre 7.9% Syrah 4.3% Petite Sirah and 0.5% Viognier (97-100 points) ... ...It's a ripe, sexy, insanely good barrel sample that has remarkable purity, tons of black raspberry and cassis fruits, perfect balance, full-bodied richness, and an already complex bouquet of violets, spice, and flowers. I continue to be blown away by what this estate seems to achieve with Grenache in just about every vintage. | Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com 2020 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions grenache California Price: $487.50 Your Price: $429.00 Quantity in Stock: 3 (100 Points) The 2020 Grenache Eleven Confessions Vineyard is another absolutely heavenly wine from this estate, and it's easily one of the top wines from California in 2020. Darker berries, tapenade, roasted herbs, and a bloody, iron-like character define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, stacked mid-palate, velvety tannins, and a great, great finish. It reminds me of a Châteauneuf du Pape from the likes of Jean-Paul Daumen and is a tour de force in Grenache that I wish every reader could taste. Coming from a hot growing season, this beauty is powerful and full throttle, yet like all of Manfred's wines, it holds onto a sense of purity, balance, and elegance that's something to behold. Drink bottles any time over the coming two decades. The blend is 82% Grenache, 13% Syrah, 3% Petite Sirah, and the rest Gelber Muskateller, fermented with 27% whole clusters, and aged 38 months in 41% new French oak. Review Date: 08/2024, Jeb Dunnuck 2020 Sine Qua Non Distenta I Syrah California Magnum Price: $1150.00 Your Price: $1012.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 2020 Sine Qua Non Distenta I Syrah California Price: $350.00 Your Price: $308.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 82.9% Syrah, 7.5% Grenache, 3.9% Mourvedre 3.4% Petite Sirah 2.3% Whites (Petite Manseng & Muscat) This royal majesticity is a palace dance group comprised of nothing less than a wild 82.9% Syrah...Here only 16% of the fruit was whole cluster fermented. For some reason, one I don't really fully understand, Syrah is more quickly or more strongly impacted by the stems...I am super happy to report that here too all of the fruit was ESTATE grown. What a pleasure it was to write that. | Manfred Krankl for Sine Qua Non 2020 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah Price: $487.50 Your Price: $429.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 (99 Points) One of those singular, powerhouse wines that will stop anyone in their tracks (well, its stopped me anyways), the 2020 Syrah Eleven Confessions Vineyard offers an insane nose of bloody red and blue fruits, ground pepper, graphite, cured meats, and baking spices, with some classic Sta. Rita Hills marine/salty sea breeze-like nuances. With a dense, powerful mouthfeel, full-bodied aromas and flavors, massive fruit, and building tannins, this beauty is going to benefit from 2-4 years in the cellar and blow you away over the following two decades. It reminds me of the 2005 Nail in my Cranium with its massive, powerful, yet flawlessly balanced style, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see this evolve along the same trajectory as that wine. The 2020 is 84% Syrah, 12% Grenache, and the rest Petite Sirah and white varieties, fermented with one quarter whole clusters and aged 38 months in 58% new oak. Review Date: 08/2024 Jeb Dunnuck 2019 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache, Sta Rita Hills, USA Price: $495.00 Your Price: $435.60 Quantity in Stock: 3 (100 points) The late bottled 2019 Grenache Eleven Confessions Vineyard is another undeniably great wine from this incredible estate and it tops out my scale. Based on 89% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Petite Sirah, and the balance Gelber Muskateller (Muscat Blanc), all from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills, it spent 39 months in 50% new French oak, with the balance in 2- to 5-year-old barrels. It's a powerful, full-bodied, opulent Grenache that brings to mind a great vintage of Domaine de Marcoux's Vieilles Vignes with its gorgeous red and black fruits, smoked herbs, leather, and assorted spicy, sandalwood, and peppery nuances. Full-bodied on the palate, it has flawless balance, a deep, layered mid-palate, and velvety tannins. It brings that rare mix of richness and elegance that only Grenache can. (8/2023) Jeb Dunnuck 2019 SINE QUA NON DISTENTA I SYRAH CENTRAL COAST Magnum Price: $1150.00 Your Price: $1012.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 (100 Points) The 2019 Syrah Distenta I is composed of 83.6% Syrah, 3% Mourvedre, 5.2% Petite Sirah, 6.2% Grenache, 1.4% Muscat and 0.6% Petit Manseng. “I think Muscat is the number-one white grape for me to blend with reds,” Manfred told me last year. “It kinda triples the effect of the wine.” The red winemaking included 33% whole cluster. The vineyard sources for this wine are 35% The Third Twin, 33% Eleven Confessions, 31% Cumulus and 1% Molly Aida—all estate-owned vineyards. Deep garnet-purple colored, it erupts from the glass with a powerfully fragrant nose of red roses, Morello cherries, boysenberries and juicy blueberries, followed by hints of mocha, star anise, cardamom and cassia. The concentrated, full-bodied palate is jam-packed with bright, crunchy black, blue and red fruits. It has a rock-solid structure of firm, finely-grained tannins and seamless freshness lifting the shimmering layers to a long, energetic finish. The complexity and vivacity of this Syrah are simply jaw-dropping! Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2019 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah Sta Rita Hills Usa Price: $495.00 Your Price: $435.60 Quantity in Stock: 3 (99 points) The 2019 Syrah Eleven Confessions Vineyard is elegant and perfumed and includes 13.1% Grenache, 3.3% Petite Sirah and just a splash—0.8%—each of Viognier and Muskateller (a.k.a Muscat). It was crafted with 13% whole clusters, matured in 66% new French oak for around 39 months and was bottled in January 2022. This gorgeous Syrah opens over several days and never seems to diminish. It offers pure aromas of crème de cassis, tar, salami and ringing tones of violet. The full-bodied palate is incredibly velvety in texture, and despite its concentration and powerful style, it manages noticeable freshness and detail, with that magical violet perfume echoing across the long finish. This will develop gracefully in the cellar over the next two decades or more. (EB) (6/2023) Wine Advocate 2019 SINE QUA NON DISTENTA I GRENACHE CALIFORNIA Magnum Price: $995.00 Your Price: $875.60 Quantity in Stock: 1 2019 Sine Qua Non Distenta I Grenache California Price: $425.00 Your Price: $374.00 Quantity in Stock: 3 (98 Points) The 2019 Grenache Distenta I is composed of 76% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre, 9.3% Syrah, 4.3% Petite Sirah and 2.4% Viognier. The vineyard sources are 11% Cumulus Estate, 39% The Third Twin Estate, 32% Eleven Confessions Estate, 3% Molly Aida and 15% Bien Nacido vineyard. Around 43% whole cluster was performed, predominately on the Grenache. The small proportion of Viognier was co-fermented with red grapes, but interestingly, because it ripens earlier than the reds, the white berries were frozen and added to the reds at the time of fermentation. As an added bonus, these frozen grapes help to cool and, therefore, slow the fermentation. The wine was aged for around 23 months in 26.5% new French oak, 66.7% used oak and 6.8% concrete. It was bottled June 21, 2021. Medium to deep garnet-purple it bursts with profound perfume of black raspberries, boysenberries and cherry preserves, leading to an undercurrent of charcuterie, charcoal, bouquet garni and aniseed. Notions of red roses and garrigue reward patient swirling and coaxing. The full-on full-bodied palate is wonderfully opulent, its intensity offset by fantastic freshness, finishing long with a savory dried herb-laced lift. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2019 Sine Qua Non Cumulus Vineyard 'Next of Kyn' Central Coast USA Price: $550.00 Your Price: $484.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 (99 Points) Still in barrel, the 2019 Cumulus Vineyard No. 13 also contains less Syrah than in the past—this iteration is composed of 29% Grenache, 29% Mourvèdre, 24.5% Syrah, 8% Touriga Nacional, 7.5% Petite Sirah and 2% Petit Manseng. It was made using 22% whole clusters and matured for about 32 months in 62% new French oak. Deep ruby-purple in the glass, it has a core of blackberry jam and Morello cherries, unfolding slowly to nuances of violet and loamy earth. Full-bodied and concentrated, its super-fine tannins and juicy acidity balance the expression, and it has a tremendously long finish with loads of floral perfume. It's showing fantastically despite its recent bottling on May 11, 2022—I tasted it on May 24, 2022. 369 cases and 222 magnums will be released in the fall of 2022. It will be sold as part of a four-bottle set that will include one bottle of Next of Kyn Touriga Nacional.-EB Wine Advocate: 2018 Sine Qua Non Grenache Profuga California Magnum 1.5 L Price: $975.00 Your Price: $858.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 2018 Sine Qua Non Grenache Profuga California Price: $420.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 3 (99-97 Points) The 2018 Grenache Profuga is composed of 77.5% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 8.3% Syrah, 3.3% Petite Sirah and 0.9% Viognier. The vineyard sources are 38% Cumulus Estate, 35% The Third Twin Estate, 23% Eleven Confessions Estate and 4% Bien Nacido Vineyard. Forty-one percent whole cluster was performed, predominately on the Grenache. The small proportion of Viognier was co-fermented with red grapes, but interestingly, because it ripens earlier than the reds, the white berries were frozen and added to the reds at the time of fermentation. As an added bonus, these frozen grapes help to cool and, therefore, slow the fermentation. The wine was aged for around 23 months in 37% new French oak, 57.8% used oak and 5.2% concrete. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine does bedazzling pirouettes out of the glass with the most gorgeous rose oil, kirsch, licorice and fragrant earth scents, leading into a powerful core of black raspberries, redcurrant jelly and powdered cinnamon plus a waft of underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is incredibly fresh, elegant and polished, yet make no mistake—there is a lot of power and energy on the mid-palate. This is all beautifully framed by tightly knit, very finely grained tannins, and the finish holds this provocative, lingering siren’s note, delivering exotic spices and rose-laced accents. Beguiling. 1,350 cases and 600 magnums were made. This wine was tasted as a tank sample to be bottled in two days, so this is pretty much “it.” With regard to name, according to Elaine and Manfred Krankl, Profuga is "the Latin female version of refugee, fugitive, deserter, exiled, eluding one's grasp." Issue 250 End of August 2020, The Wine Advocate 2018 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache Sta Rita Hills USA Price: $525.00 Your Price: $462.00 Quantity in Stock: 3 (99 points) The 2018 Grenache Eleven Confessions Vineyard is a barrel selection and is composed of 83.7% Grenache, 9.1% Syrah, 6% Petite Sirah and 1.2% Viognier. It was fermented with 45% whole clusters and matured for about 38 months in 52% new French oak barrels and demi-muids. It has a deep ruby-purple color and slowly opening scents of Morello cherries, coffee beans, licorice, thyme, tea leaves and forest floor. The full-bodied palate is powerful yet energetic, offering bursts of juicy acidity and grainy tannins to counter its concentrated fruits. After spending some time in the glass, the long finish blossoms to a kaleidoscope of spicy, floral accents, suggesting this may require more bottle time than some of the other wines in this lineup before reaching its peak. (EB) (5/2022) Wine Advocate 2018 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah Sta Rita Hills USA Price: $550.00 Your Price: $484.00 Quantity in Stock: 3 (97-99 points) The 2018 Grenache Profuga is composed of 77.5% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 8.3% Syrah, 3.3% Petite Sirah and 0.9% Viognier. The vineyard sources are 38% Cumulus Estate, 35% The Third Twin Estate, 23% Eleven Confessions Estate and 4% Bien Nacido Vineyard. Forty-one percent whole cluster was performed, predominately on the Grenache. The small proportion of Viognier was co-fermented with red grapes, but interestingly, because it ripens earlier than the reds, the white berries were frozen and added to the reds at the time of fermentation. As an added bonus, these frozen grapes help to cool and, therefore, slow the fermentation. The wine was aged for around 23 months in 37% new French oak, 57.8% used oak and 5.2% concrete. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine does bedazzling pirouettes out of the glass with the most gorgeous rose oil, kirsch, licorice and fragrant earth scents, leading into a powerful core of black raspberries, redcurrant jelly and powdered cinnamon plus a waft of underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is incredibly fresh, elegant and polished, yet make no mistake—there is a lot of power and energy on the mid-palate. This is all beautifully framed by tightly knit, very finely grained tannins, and the finish holds this provocative, lingering siren’s note, delivering exotic spices and rose-laced accents. Beguiling. 1,350 cases and 600 magnums were made. This wine was tasted as a tank sample to be bottled in two days, so this is pretty much “it.” With regard to name, according to Elaine and Manfred Krankl, Profuga is "the Latin female version of refugee, fugitive, deserter, exiled, eluding one's grasp." Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Issue # 250 - Aug 2020) 2018 Sine Qua Non Syrah Ziehharmonika California California Price: $420.00 Sale Price: $350.00 Quantity in Stock: 3 (98-100 Points) Manfred Krankl did point out that the name of this wine is not definitely but probably going to be “Squeezebox.” There are still a bunch of hoops to jump through before the label is signed, sealed and delivered. He shared the artwork for the label with me, again probably final but not yet definite, but which I think fans of are going to love. Who knew Mr. K played the squeezebox? The vineyard sources for this wine are 51% The Third Twin, 43% Eleven Confessions and 6% Cumulus—all estate-owned vineyards. The 2018 Syrah Squeezebox is composed of 82% Syrah, 6.7% Mourvèdre, 5% Petite Sirah, 2.3% Grenache, 2.7% Viognier and 1.3% Muscat. “I think Muscat is the number one white grape for me to blend with reds,” Manfred said. “It kinda triples the effect of the wine.” The wine is due to be bottled in August 2020, very soon after I tasted it, and after 23 months of aging. It was reared in 51% new French oak, 46% in used barrels and 3% in terracotta. (The terracotta is only used for whites.) Very deep garnet-purple colored, the nose kicks off with bright, vivacious scents of freshly cracked black pepper, licorice, baker’s chocolate and menthol before opening out to a core just singing of Black Forest cake, wild blueberries and ripe blackberries with wafts of smoky bacon and garrigue. Full-bodied, firm and beautifully textured with perfectly ripe, velvety tannins, it has invigorating freshness and a very long, multi-layered finish. Its rock-solid structure and intensity suggest this wine will be very long lived indeed. Final name Ziehharmonika instead of Squeezebox Issue 250 End of August 2020, The Wine Advocate 2018 Sine Qua Non Syrah Ziehharmonika California California Magnum 1.5L Price: $975.00` Your Price: $858.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 2018 Sine Qua Non Next of Kyn Red Wine California Price: $525.00 Your Price: $462.00 Quantity in Stock: 4 (100 Points) Manfred Krankl notes that the 2018 Cumulus Vineyard No. 12 represents a shift away from earlier cuvées that were dominated by the Syrah grape. This iteration is composed of 47.7% Syrah, 23.4% Grenache, 21.3% Petite Sirah, 5.6% Mourvèdre and 2 % Petit Manseng. The 2018 also comes entirely from the Next of Kyn estate vineyard Cumulus. It was made using 41% whole clusters and matured around 32 months in 34% new French oak (the remaining barrels were one to three years old). Deep ruby-purple in color, it blossoms slowly to aromas of cassis, lilac, coffee beans, dried mint and bouquet garni. The full-bodied palate is powerful yet elegant, its concentrated fruits balanced by grainy tannins and fresh acidity that highlights its floral perfume on the long finish. (EB) Wine Advocate, Review Date: 06/2022 2017 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache Sta Rita Hills Price: $407.00 Sale Price: $325.00 Quantity in Stock: 4 (98 Points) The 2017 Grenache Eleven Confessions Vineyard is composed of 88.7% Grenache, 10.6% Syrah and 0.7% Viognier. The winemaking includes 47% whole cluster, and it was aged for 38 months in 62% new French oak (83% were large demi-muids) and 38% in used vessels of various ages and sizes (two to five years old). Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the nose starts off a little closed, offering glimpses at stewed plums, blackberry preserves, and chocolate-covered cherries, giving way to fragrant notions of licorice, violets and cinnamon stick. While there’s no question that this is a big, concentrated, full-bodied wine, it is also incredibly elegant, well-poised and nuanced, featuring many floral and baking spice layers within the decadent black fruits and sporting firm, very finely grained tannins, finishing with incredible length and depth. I would recommend a good 3-5 years of cellaring, then drink it over the next 20 years+. (LPB) 98+ Review Date: 08/2021 Wine Advocate 2017 Sine Qua Non Grenache The Gorgeous Victim California Price: $370.00 Sale Price: $295.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 (98-100 points) The 2017 Grenache “No Name As Of Yet” is a finished blend, set to be bottled in August. Composed of 76% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 9% Syrah, 3.8% Petit Sirah and 1.2% Viognier, and the vineyard sources are: 46% Cumulus Estate, 29% Eleven Confessions Estate, 6% Molly Aida Estate, 17% The Third Twin Estate and 2% Bien Nacido Vineyard. It was aged for around 23 months in 23% new French oak, 48% used oak (various sizes) and 29% concrete, and 46% (mainly Grenache) was fermented using whole clusters. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Issue # 243 - Jun 2019) (Wine Advocate) 2017 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah Sta Rita Hills Price: $450.00 Sale Price: $355.00 Quantity in Stock: 4 (97 Points) Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Syrah Eleven Confessions bursts with notions of baked plums, stewed blackberries and black cherry preserves, with an undercurrent of Sichuan pepper, violets, chocolate mint and charcuterie, plus a lifted suggestion of black raspberries. Rich, full-bodied and decadently opulent, the palate explodes with pepper-spiked black and red berry preserves, framed by fine-grained tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing epically long and spicy. Very impressive. (LPB) 97+ Review Date: 08/2021 Wine Advocate 2017 Sine Qua Non The Hated Hunter Syrah California Price: $350.00 Sale Price: $279.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 (97-100 points) This wine will be bottled in August this year. Made exclusively from estate-grown fruit, the 2017 Syrah “No Name As Of Yet” is composed of 82.4% Syrah, 5.2% Mourvèdre, 7.8% Petite Sirah, 2% Grenache, 1.2% Petit Manseng and 1.4% Viognier that was fermented with 26% whole cluster. The vineyard sources are 32% Eleven Confessions, 41% The Third Twin, 25% Cumulus and 2% Molly Aida. It is to be aged for around 23 months in French oak, 59% new. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Issue # 243 - Jun 2019) (Wine Advocate) 2017 Sine Qua Non Next of Kyn Red Wine California Price: $959.00 Your Price: $843.92 Quantity in Stock: 1 (98+ Points) Next of Kyn Touriga Nacional 2017: This cuvée comes entirely from the Krankl’s “home” vineyard—the Cumulus vineyard—from a small, one-acre 2008 planting. The 2017 Touriga Nacional Numero Tres is a blend of 80% Touriga Nacional, 8% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah and 6% Grenache using 44% whole clusters. It spent around 33 months in French oak barrels, 60% new. Very deep garnet-purple, the nose is a little reticent to begin, offering broody tar, new leather and fertile loam suggestions before giving way to come-hither scents of baked black plums, blackberry pie, dark chocolate, candied violets, pencil lead, menthol and dried roses. The first thing that hits you on the decadent, full-bodied palate is the texture—like stroking a kitten in your mouth. Wonderful freshness electrifies the bright, crunchy black fruits, developing into a long-lingering perfumed finish. Stunning! While it is delicious and certainly approachable right now, I would recommend laying this down for 4-5 years at least, to allow all the tightly wound nuances to emerge. It should continue to give pleasure for the next 20-25+ years. 89 cases and 223 magnums were made. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2016 Sine Qua Non 'Pajarito del Amor' Grenache California Price: $540.00 Sale Price: $429.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 (100 Points) Composed of 85.4% Grenache, 7.1% Petite Sirah, 6.9% Syrah and 0.6% Viognier, employing 56% whole cluster, the nose of this opaque, garnet-purple colored uber-Grenache completely explodes with a candied violets, mandarin peel and Indian spices perfume, giving way to a core of bursting-ripe red berries—redcurrants, Morello cherries and raspberries—with an undercurrent of earth, earth and more sweet, fragrant earth. The numbers are telling me this is a full-bodied wine (16.9% alcohol), but the palate is deceptively ethereal, possessing more of a medium to full-bodied feel, thanks in part to bags of well-integrated freshness and fantastic harmony, with soft, silt-like tannins, finishing with loads of savory layers and a fragrant, floral breeze. Yowza, that's good. (LPB) Review Date: 08/2020 (Wine Advocate) 2015 Sine Qua Non Syrah Trouver l’arène Price: $475.00 Your Price: $418.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 The 2015 Syrah Trouver l’arène states “finding the arena.” If you re-read the burgundy portion of T.R.’s manifesto you’ll quickly see the connection. This supermodel of a wine, if nothing else, is an orgy of the palate. The partners in that orgy are 80.5% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 7% Mourvedre, 2% Grenache and an aroma lifting, sexy, co-fermented 3.5% Viognier. All of the fruit was tenderly grown at three of our Estate vineyards.?36% at Eleven Confessions, 37% at The Third Twin... some +/- 15 miles northeast of there and 27% at the home vineyard Cumulus. Here only 34% whole clusters (of course meaning the stems also) were employed in the fermentation. For 22 months we taught this black beauty manners in barrels, 48% of which were new and all French. Like it’s Grenache sibling, this temptress was never fined or filtered, but rather left to it’s gorgeous own devices. My tasting notes from right before the bottling read – impossibly SQN dark with an almost lacquer sheen to it. There is a slightly peppery, savory, saddle leather nose that is quite pronounced. 2014 Sine Qua Non Grenache Shakti Price: $450.00 Your Price: $396.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 (100 points) The 2014 Grenache Shakti is blended of 88% Grenache, 6% Mourvèdre, 4% Petite Sirah and 2% Touriga Nacional, coming 51% from the Cumulus (Estate) Vineyard, 18% from The Third Twin (Estate) Vineyard, 9.5% from Bien Nacido Vineyard and 21.5% for the Eleven Confessions (Estate) Vineyard. It was produced using 42% whole cluster and aged for around 21 months in French oak, 6% new (bottled June 21, 2017). It offers up a deep garnet-purple color and notes of dried Mediterranean herbs, dusty earth, Chinese five spice and rose petals over a core of red currants, mulberries, red plums and black raspberries, plus a waft of chocolate covered cherries. Full-bodied, decadently concentrated and yet very, very pretty in the mouth, it delivers incredibly fine-grained, ripe tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing on a persistent--totally disarming--perfumed red fruit note. (LPB) (9/2017) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2014 Sine Qua Non Syrah Piranha Waterdance Price: $450.00 Your Price: $396.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 (100 points) Blended of 81% Syrah, 8% Petite Sirah, 6% Mourvèdre, 4% Touriga Nacional and 1% Graciano, sourced from 34% The Third Twin, 35% Eleven Confessions and 31% Cumulus (all estate vineyards), the provocative, inky purple colored 2014 Syrah Piranha Waterdance was made using 26% whole cluster and hits the scent scene with exuberant, pure crème de cassis, blackberry cordial and blueberry coulis notes with hints of espresso, licorice, garrigue and menthol, plus a gorgeous underlying perfume of red roses. The full-bodied palate is oh-so-elegant and pretty, revealing very finely pixelated tannins that beautifully frame the almost electric intensity, culminating in an epically long, licorice and chocolate-laced finish. Too stunning for mere words and rude to even try--just drink it. (LPB) (9/2017) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2013 Sine Qua Non Grenache Female California Price: $375.00 Your Price: $330.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 (98 points) Manfred's 2013 Grenache Female checks in as a blend of 78% Grenache, 19% Syrah and 3% Mourvèdre that is mostly from his Eleven Confessions estate vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, yet has smaller portions from his Cumulus, The Third Twin and Bien Nacido vineyards. Seeing just over 24 months in a mix of demi-muids, 300-liter Hog Heads and barrique, it has a sensational bouquet of spring flowers, black raspberries, black cherries, violets, licorice and camphor. Reminding me of a great vintage of Raymond Usseglio's Cuvée Imperiale, this full-bodied, elegant Grenache is impeccably balanced, has a full and layered mid-palate (which is missing from just about every other Grenache made in California), and sweet tannin on the finish. It's almost impervious to air and didn't budge an inch over the three days I followed this bottle. It will cruise for over two decades. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 5/2016 2013 Sine Qua Non Male Syrah California Price: $375.00 Your Price: $330.00 Quantity in Stock: 2 (98 points) The 2013 Syrah Male is an elegant, seamless Syrah that exudes class in its creme de cassis, black raspberry, smoked meats, graphite and asphalt-laced bouquet. This is a blend of 80% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 6% Mourvèdre, 3.5% Touriga National and 3.5% Viognier, fermented with 28% whole clusters and aged 25 months in 65% new French oak. It's full-bodied, beautifully layered, silky and seamless, with no hard edges and wonderful freshness in both the aromatics and palate. Give bottles 3-4 years and enjoy over the following 10-15. (JD) (5/2016) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2010 Sine Qua Non Stockholm Syndrome Syrah California Price: $975.00 Sale Price: $779.00 Quantity in Stock: 1 (100 Points) The 2010 Syrah Stockholm Syndrome is an incredible blend of 96% Syrah, 3% Roussanne and 1% Viognier, it was fermented with 16% whole cluster before spending just under 42 months in 100% new French oak. It offers a brilliant, soaring bouquet of kirsch liqueur and crème de cassis characteristics intermixed with notes of Peking duck, exotic spices, pepper, and dried flowers. Deep, full-bodied, and powerful, yet also graceful, perfectly balanced, and light on its feet, it’s still youthful and vibrant, with present tannin, and has another two-plus decades of longevity ahead of it. I’ve been lucky enough to have numerous bottles of this elixir since release and it’s never failed to reaffirm my belief that it’s one of the all-time Great Syrahs of the world. Review Date: 02/2018 (Jeb Dunnuck)