Castell de Sant Pau Cava Brut Nature

Not all Cava is created equal… especially in the bargain price range. Good Cava can be a great stand-in for Champagne when the occasion or the budget doesn’t make sense, however, we are too often disappointed by the lack of quality and finesse the lower end Cavas exhibit.  Here’s a tip: look for the words Méthode Traditionnelle on the…

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2009 Otero Prieto Picudo

This delicious red comes directly from the “you may not have heard of this grape” department. “Prieto Picudo” has been almost completely off the radar in the United States, however, Europe has embraced this indigenous Spanish grape for at least the last decade.  It is an easily identifiable grape in the vineyard thanks to its small…

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2009 Chateau d’Yquem 375ml

Through a special arrangement with the importer and the Château, we are delighted to be able to present a pre-sale offering of the world’s most sought after dessert wine: Château d’Yquem.  The truly exciting part of this offering is that it’s the 2009 vintage!  Also of special note is the fact that this wine is coming directly…

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2015 Domaine Palon Vacqueyras – A gem from the South of France

The 2015 Domaine Palon Vacqueyras is an perfect example of how you can occasionally buy Chateauneuf du Pape quality for around half the price.  We loved the 2014 but the 2015 is even more of a powerhouse of focus and precision. The 2015 shows the opulence and richness of the long hot and dry growing season but it also…

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