March 2023

Featured Wines of the Month

VoerzioMartini Barolo Monvigliero 2018

(Only 100 cases produced, sold out now, 2019 vintage en route to USA)

94 points - Wine Advocate

"Delicate and fine. This lean, garnet-colored Nebbiolo peels back in thin layers with wild cherry, rose, white pepper and dried violet. However, there is a special tightness and cohesiveness to those layers that bring on a deeper sense of complexity and depth."

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VoerzioMartini Barolo Cerequio 2018

(Only 240 cases produced, nearly sold out, 2019 vintage en route to USA)

93 points - Wine Advocate

"This reveals two main themes on the bouquet. The first is a fruity side with purple and black berries, and the second is a savory side that comes forth as tar, crushed stone and licorice. That's the power of the Cerequio MGA, and in this case, it is delivered in a rather unabashed manner, given the ripeness of fruit in this growing season."

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VoerzioMartini Barolo La Serra 2018

(Only 500 cases produced)

92 points - Wine Advocate

"An elegant mid-weight Nebbiolo with a full bouquet that is focused on ripe fruit aromas, dried cherry and crème de cassis. This wine is especially identified by the integrity and brightness of its fruit, especially that cherry. This is almost candied or fortified. The bouquet is linear ad nicel lifted as a result."

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Le Grand Cheneau

Mâcon-Verzé 2020

89 points - Wine Spectator

"A succulent white, with peach, melon, apple and citrus flavors accented by a touch of matchstick. Balanced and focused on the mineral-tinged finish."

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Cantine Renzo M. Cornioleta Chianti Riserva 2019

91 points - James Suckling

"A hint of mineral to the dark earth funk, pu'er tea, dried licorice and spiced dark berries. Quite composed and juicy on the palate, showing some tart berries and firm, polished tannins. Spicy and earthy in the finish. Pretty understated and poised."

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Cantine Renzo M. Cornioleta Chianti 2021

89 points - James Suckling

"Brambly fruit with strawberries and some spices and herbs. Pretty pristine and direct, with light plums and berries on the palate. Simple, fruit-oriented and succint with firm tannins."

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Cave Spring

Cabernet Franc 2020

90 points - Wine Enthusiast

"Dark, rich fruit aromas of blackcap raspberries and dark plums are joined by fresh-plucked, licorice-like Julia Child rose petals and a wee bit of garrigue. The wine's fruit flavors are just as dark, either blackberry or black currants. Velvety tannins and just enough acidity."

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More Recent Reviews

À la Volée

Crémant de Limoux 2018

91 points - Wine + Spirits

"Made with Chardonnay + Chenin Blanc grapes, this is a totally natural style of wine-making and secondary fermentation in the bottle just as in Champagne. Delicate and effervescent, with pleasant notes of candied fruit and toasted bread. Fresh, round and elegant."

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Château Pilet

Bordeaux Blanc 2021

88 points - Wine Spectator

"Plump and forward, with lemon curd, singed brioche and jasmine notes backed by a light zip of fleur de sel. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon."

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Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Bockstein Kabinett 2021

90 points - Wine Spectator

"An intriguing, off-dry white that has good complexity, with a bed of slate and flint supporting ripe apple and white peach flavors. Features flashes of tarragon and a searing spine of acidity, which brings firmness and drives length."

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Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Riesling Dry Mosel 2021

90 points - Wine Spectator

"A zesty, vibrant style, with sweet green plum, candied citrus and elderflower notes that build in concentration on the palate, coursing with chalky mineral and lemon pith acidity that drive freshness."



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