2017 Cristia Ventoux Rouge Ventoux, France

The Rhône Valley in France is a veritable treasure trove of wine. There’s truly something here for every wine lover, whether it’s a stately Châteauneuf-du-Pape red, or just an inexpensive, yet beautifully crafted regional wine.    Cristia is one of the hidden gems of the region: The Ventoux. The Ventoux AOC is a gorgeous region,…

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2017 Bellula Pinot Noir Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Smooth and Silky Pinot Noir Ultra-Bargain I’m on a permanent and relentless search for good quality Pinot Noir that I can offer to my customers at a reasonable price. Sounds easy right? The reality is that year after year, finding this elusive elixir proves to be a tremendously difficult task. Here at the shop we…

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Pierre Gaillard 2016 Saint Joseph Northern Rhône, France

Gorgeous Syrah that drinks like Côte-Rôtie at a third of the price. Syrah is a wine of split personality. Somehow, it magically dances a fine line between the hipster sommeliers and the great majority that simply just enjoy a nice glass of Syrah from time to time. While Syrah’s non-identical twin “Shiraz” from Australia may…

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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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