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Hi all, Happy New Year! We are starting off the new year with a couple of incredible wine deals you don’t want to miss! First, my wholesaler is offering an incredible deal on a stunning 96 Point Rated Spanish Red! We offered this wine previously and immediately sold out so don’t wait on this one. In addition, The Washington Post just released its Top Wine Values of the Year and we have a couple to offer you including the #1 Wine Value! Details below and reply to this email to reserve wines. They arrive in 1 week. We thank you for your business and look forward to serving you soon.
Cheers
Doug
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Also, keep in mind we are happy to be your personal shopper and mix up any wines and beers for you for touchless curbside pickup. Just give us a budget and your parameters and we can take care of the rest! We are also experiencing some lag times in getting certain wines so be sure to order early if you are looking for specific wines. Happy to quote anything we can get for you! We strive to keep a great selection of wines from around the World for your shopping convenience! Please let us know if there is anything you would like to see in our store!
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Wine Everyday Discounts – we still offer 10% off mix 6 or solid bottles and 15% off mix 12 or solid bottles everyday. In addition, we have a few additional discounts on specific wines with some very deep discounts on bottle one too. Stop in to see what’s new!
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(NEW) Recipe of The Week
*here are some of my tried and True Faves
I tend to do some good cooking (& eating) in my spare time and so I thought it would be fun to include a recipe each week in our email newsletter! I hope you will try them and let me know how they turn out for you! Cheers!
Dixie Style Pork Chops
Ingredients
8 Thick (3/4in) pork chops bone in or boneless works too
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sage
4 tart green apples cored cut in rings
1/4 Cup brown sugar
2Tbs Flour
1 Cup hot Water
1 Tbs Vinegar
1/2 seedless raisin
2 Tbs oil
Directions (Time prep 20 minutes)
1. Brown Chops in oils both sides and place in Baking pan arranging apple slices on top
2. Prepare gravy using fat/juices add salt, sage brown sugar flour vinegar and hot water and bring to boil over med/high heat
3. After it thickens add raisins to the gravy and pour gravy over chops
4. Bake in over for 1 hour at 350
Pinot Blanc from Alsace is a great Pairing!
Spanish Red Deal and Top 10 Wine Values Presale Wines!
(Spain) Vinos D Finca Trus Ribera Del Duero Crianza 2018
Reg Bottle $31.99 Sale Bottle $21.99
6 bottles Solid this item $19.99 bottle
Wine Spectator 93 Points "This concentrated, graceful red offers a thread of graphite and loamy earth that weaves through the blackberry, currant and anise notes, with details of espresso and spice carrying through the velvety finish. Drink now through 2036
96 Points - GOLD MEDAL – DWWA "A plush and fabulous expression of variety and provenance with well-integrated alcohol, tannin and acidity. Will continue for several years and mellow. Be warned – one glass will be quickly followed by the next." 100% Tempranillo. Drink now to 2028
The Washington Post Top Wine Values 2024
By Dave McIntyre
# 10
Yalumba The Y Series Pinot Noir 2022 (The 2023 is available)
South Australia, Australia
Bottle $15.99 10% off mix 6 $14.39 15% off mix 12 $13.59
Spicy cherry and cola flavors dominate this juicy, lively pinot noir from one of Australia’s best value producers. Vegan. ABV: 13.5 percent
# 9
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2023
California
Bottle $15.99 10% off mix 6 $14.39 15% off mix 12 $13.59
Year after year, this white blend is one of California’s best values. Peaches, ginger, jasmine and honeysuckle come together in an exuberant chorus that should bring a smile to your palate. Seafood comes to mind as a natural partner, but the fruitiness also suggests spicy dishes. The back label says “American,” which suggests some of the grapes were grown outside California, but the winery website says the chenin blanc (80 percent) was from Clarksburg, and the viognier (20 percent) came from Lodi, both in California. ABV: 12 percent.
#1 Greatest Value wine for 2024
Paul D. Grüner Veltliner 2023 – 1 liter bottle
Austria
Bottle $13.99 10% off mix 6 $12.59 15% off mix 12 $11.89
Winemaker Paul Direder produces one of the best wine values available today in this liter format. This is grüner at its youthful best: refreshing and racy, seemingly revealing a new flavor with each sip. It’s an ideal “house white.” Buy several to last until the next vintage is released. From Virginia-based Klaus Wittauer Selections, an impressive portfolio of Austrian wines. ABV: 12 percent.
Rare Wines, Champagne & Sparkling
Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2021 – 1 bottle available
Bottle $115 15% off mix 12 $97.75
Decanter 96 Points
A deep, quite herbal expression, with liquorice and crushed blueberries to the cassis fruit. Full-bodied, powerfully fruited, dense and deep. Really mouthcoating, intense fruit. The tannins are ripe, fine and plentiful, all saturated in blackberry juice on a long finish. Certainly one of the more successful Châteauneufs this year. Will age well. A Mourvèdre-led expression of Beaucastel - it contains more than usual, at least 35% and probably more. Grenache and Cinsault fermented in cement, Syrah and Mourvèdre fermented in foudre.
RP 94 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape ratchets up the intensity from the Coudelet, adding more pronounced Mourvèdre-derived notes of truffle and tree bark to go with ripe black cherries and plums, crushed stone and hints of dark chocolate. Full-bodied in the mouth, with ample concentration and richness, this gently tannic wine finishes long and velvety, with echoes of licorice and dark fruit.
Louis Latour Beaune Ier Cru Vigne Franches 2020
Bottle $130 15% off mix 12 $110.50
James Suckling 97 Points - Grand Cru quality here but also fabulously concentrated amarena-cherry fruit and stunning fine tannins, plus lively acidity that sets this all alight. So much drive and energy that you feel feeble in comparison. Enormous aging potential. RHWB – this is stunning Pinot Noir! Don’t miss it!
Clos Des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021 – 1 bottle available
Bottle $140 15% off mix 12 $119
Wine Spectator 96 Points - Elegant and approachable, this stunning red offers seductive aromatics of smoked incense and red tea, with floral high notes, followed by a well of cassis, licorice and red currant flavors coated in graphite. Dusty in feel, with fine-grained tannins bringing structure and textural complexity, while an iron element lingers on the very long finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2035. 6,000 cases made, 750 cases imported.
Chateau Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classe 2020
Bottle $210 15% off mix 12 $178.50
Wine Spectator 96 Points - #3 Top 100 Wine 2023
Gorgeous from the start, with cassis and violet notes leading off, followed by additional waves of black cherry and blackberry fruit as well as sweet tobacco and iron. Shows subtle savory and cedar hints that stay in the background, as the iron note pierces through the fruit on the finish. Almost approachable for the fruit, but wait if you can. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2040. 20,000 cases made.
(California) Lewis Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
1 bottle available
Bottle $220 15% off mix 12 $187
Wine Spectator 94 Points - This is an extrovert, with singed vanilla, mocha and violet notes gilding a ripe, lush core of plum, blackberry and black currant fruit. Ends with a frankly toasty tug on the licorice- and fruit-filled finish. A bit amped up in style, but will have fans for sure. Best from 2022 through 2035.
Sassacaia Toscana 2020 – 1 bottle available
Bottle $299.99 15% off mix 12 $254.99
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 100 Points
Here it is: A quintessential Sassicaia that represents the excellence of the vintage and also respects the unique taste profile of this distinguished Tuscan blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc. The Tenuta San Guido 2021 Bolgheri Sassicaia offers impeccable balance, excellent freshness and absolutely no signs of over-ripeness. The fruit balance is ideal with a hint of crunch and lasting tension from pulp and skins. The tannins are deftly managed with firm grip and enough velvetiness to add volume and length. There is no greenness on the bouquet that instead offers mulled herbs and spice, with cinnamon and clove, layered delicately between mostly red and some purple berry fruits. Redcurrant, blueberry, sweet pomegranate and Rainier cherry run strong in this vintage. A fragrant hint of heritage rose emerges with time. The oak tones are geared toward gingerbread, hazelnut, cigar, sandalwood and something like a grilled sweet red pepper. To the palate, it offers nice weight with no heavy glycerin, and a rinse of acidity that adds to the wine’s natural energy, brightness and viscosity. That marked freshness opens the wine up to long aging potential, but you still need to give it more time in bottle.
(California) Christian Mouiex Dominus Napa Valley Estate Red 2018
(1 bottle available)
Bottle $450 15% off mix 12 $382.50
Jeb Dunnuck 100 Points - The flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot brought up in 40% new French oak. With an essence of Cabernet-like character in its darker currants, green tobacco, cedar, graphite, and floral aromas and flavors, this gorgeous wine is full-bodied and has bright yet integrated acidity, polished tannins, and a great, great finish. It’s just gorgeously put together and a magical, flawless wine. It's going to take a decade to hit maturity but will evolve for 40-50 years in cold cellars. It is as good as it gets in classic, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon!
James Suckling 100 Points “This is incredible on the nose, offering hot stones, blackcurrants, iodine and wet earth. Full-bodied with a tight center palate, then it opens with a tannin structure that is weightless and spreads across the palate. Totally integrated on the palate. This is a magic-carpet wine. Really incredible. One of the reference points for the vintage. Drinkable now and please try a bottle, but it’s one for the cellar.”
Opus One 2017 – 1 bottle available
Bottle $480 15% off mix 12 $408
The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just enough acidity to complement the satin texture. This seductive wine shows flavors of black cassis, black cherry and a hint of cocoa powder. The fine-grained, plush tannins evolve into a long, supple finish. A supremely age-worthy wine, it will delight now and for many years to come.
Opus One 2018 – 1 bottle available
Bottle $480 15% off mix 12 $408
James Suckling 99 Points - Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Some slate and graphite, too. It’s full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemon grass highlight the dark fruit. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement. Lasts for minutes. So wonderful to taste now, but better after 2026.
(Bordeaux) Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Graves 2019 Grand cru Classe
1 bottle available
Reg Bottle $1100.00 15% off mix 12 $935.00
James Suckling 100 Points - The is very refined and elegant with a fine-tannined line running through the center of the palate. It’s very intense and precise. Full-bodied with great, tight fruit. This is subtle and complex, then it opens on the palate and shows incredible depth and intensity. Great length, going on and on for minutes.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 99 Points - The 2019 Haut-Brion is a blend of 48.7% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8.1% Cabernet Franc, harvested from the 10th of September to the 3rd of October. The estimated label alcohol degree is 14.5%. Displaying a deep garnet-purple color, it comes off incredibly shy and reticent to begin, needing considerable coaxing to reveal notes of dark chocolate-covered cherries, blackberry preserves, woodsmoke and sandalwood, before launching into a full-scale fireworks display of iron ore, cumin seed, redcurrant jelly, red roses, oolong tea and Sichuan pepper scents plus a waft of cardamom. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers the most exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins with a lively backbone of freshness supporting the tightly wound, earth-laced black fruit layers, finishing very long and minerally. This is one of the most finely structured, tightly knit wines of the vintage. Given time, I wouldn't be at all surprised if it goes atomic and eventually takes top place for the vintage.
Some Library Release extremely Rare Cabernet Sauvignon!
1 bottle available of each of these
(Washington) Quilceda Creek Colombia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
1 bottle available
Reg bottle $499.99 Sale bottle $425 bottle
Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points - More serious, and one of the wines of the vintage, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) has uncommon concentration and depth in the vintage, as well as a broad, structured profile that will allow it to age gracefully. Loaded with sweet crème de cassis, exotic spice, licorice and graphite, it's a full-bodied, elegant and classically styled effort that has nothing out of place, fine, building tannin and a rock star finish. It will be approachable at an earlier stage than most vintages, yet still have two decades of longevity.
Always producing some of the finest Bordeaux blends in any vintage, owners/winemakers Alex and Paul Golitzin continue to keep Quilceda Creek at the pinnacle of Cabernet Sauvignon in Washington State with these 2011s and 2012s. Looking at their 2011s, yields were down close to 40%, and this shows with the wines possessing gorgeous depth, richness and concentration. While Paul feels his 2011s are just as concentrated as his 2010s, the overall impression between these two cool vintages is distinctly different and the 2011s show much more up-front, perfumed and supple profiles. As always, the tannin management here is second to none and while the 2011s have plenty of tannin, you have to hunt for it as they're incredibly polished and silky. These 2011s will be approachable at an earlier stage than normal, yet evolve gracefully on their overall balance. Looking at the 2012s, I was blown away by these samples, which were shipped to Colorado and then followed for multiple days. Described as a "good" and "welcome" vintage by Paul, the wines have blockbuster levels of concentration and richness, yet stay beautifully pure, elegant and focused. They're up there with the creme de la creme from this fantastic estate. Don't miss them. Alcohols here are in the 15.5 range (with the 2011 around 15), but you'd never know it from tasting the wines. The big news at this estate is that with vineyard-owner Paul Champoux retiring, the Golitzin's were able to increase their ownership in the Champoux Vineyard from 40% to 66%. Other owners here include Powers, Andrew Will and Woodward Canyon. How this effects the overall production levels is yet to be determined, but a top producer getting more grapes from a top site is never a bad thing from a consumer standpoint. Drink: 2014 - 2034.
(Washington) Quilceda Creek Colombia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
2 bottles available
Bottle $299.99 15% off mix 12 $254.99
International Wine Report 100 Points!
The 2020 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is truly sensational. This Cabernet emerges from the Champoux (90%) and Mach One (10%) vineyards and is a selection of clones 4, 8, 337, 191, 685 that spent 22 months in new French oak. It begins with striking aromas of fresh blackberries, blueberries and dark plums that are laced with fresh spring florals, mocha, sweet exotic spices, graphite and gravel nuances all taking shape. The palate is full-bodied and displays a remarkable combination of power and elegance throughout. This is beautifully structured and extremely expressive, as it possesses outstanding depth and concentration all they way through the long, finessed finish. Year after year, the Columbia Valley Cabernet is one of the most impressive wines, and there is no exception here, as it combines all the wonderful qualities of the 2020 vintage from Quilceda Creek into one expression. This is fantastic already and readers will be in for a real treat, as this simply marvelous wine will continue to deliver the goods for years to come.
Owen Bargreen 99 Points - The outstanding new 2020 Quilceda Creek ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced mainly from the Champoux Vineyard (90%) with the remainder coming from the Mach One Vineyard. This reveals very pretty black rose petals with blueberry compote, sandalwood, mocha, tar and anise notes that all meld in the glass. The palate is utterly seamless, as this glides throughout the drinking experience. Huckleberry pie, dark chocolate covered blackberry and black raspberry coulis combine with loamy soils. This is super refined and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon that is already beautifully evolved and will provide drinking enjoyment over the next fifteen to twenty years. Drink 2022-2039
Sparkling Wines & Champagne
We have a huge selection of great Sparkling Wines, Champagne and Prosecco to ring in the New Year along with lots of incredible Wines. Here are a few suggestions!
Rose Sparkling & Champagne
LVE Sparkling Rose NV
Bottle $19.99 15% off mix 12 $16.99
The pink color of our LVE Rosé French Sparkling is reminiscent of a vineyard peach. With a fruity nose, blending notes of citrus and small red fruits, the bubbles are soft and pleasant. Its well-balanced with voluptuousness and hints of red currants and pomelos, complemented by a nice acidity on the finish.
Henri Champliau Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Rose NV
Bottle $31.99 15% off mix 12 $27.19
Wine Enthusiast 91 Points - Aromas of pomelo, a sliver of honey, fresh slices of red apple and plums develop with concentration in the nose. The palate is joyous and lifted, with a touch of savory essence from plums and black cherries. Absolutely delectable.
Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut Champagne NV
Bottle $115.00 15% off mix 12 $97.75
Tasting Panel 97 Points - Generosity no less than grace defines this 100% Pinot Noir from ten different crus primarily in the Montagne de Reims. Slightly coppery salmon-pink in the glass, it displays a radiant nose of ripe red berries that pop against glimmers of spiced biscotti and roasted cashew. On a broad palate of pure silk, raspberry and black cherry are underlined by blood-orange rind and crushed rock before a long, almost voluptuous finish that's slightly savory with dried mint.
Billecart-Salmon Rose Brut Champagne NV
Bottle $125.00 15% off mix 12 $106.25
Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points - The NV Champagne Brut Rose is an attractive pale salmon hue, with a fresh perfume of wild strawberry, ripe peach, white and red flowers, a hint of tropical fruit, and grapefruit. The palate is rounded, with fruit up front and through the mid-palate, and it has a silky and fresh lift. There is a wonderful ease and drinkability to this wine, which delivers balance and finesse.
Veuve Clicquot Rose Brut Champagne 2015 Vintage
Bottle $139.99 15% off mix 12 $118.99
Natalie MacLean 96 Points - "luxurious on the palate with a fine creamy mousse of red berry, ripe apple, mandarin zest, baked pastry, and sweet brioche flavors, smoky and toasty on a super long and zesty flinty mineral finish."
Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose Champagne NV 1.5 Liter Bottle (Light up)
Bottle $205.00 15% off mix 12 $174.25
Natalie MacLean 91 Points "lovely rosé champagne with aromas of strawberries and yeasty, buttered bread. Light, with firm, small bubbles persisting on the palate, and mouthwatering acidity balancing out vibrant citrus and berry notes, and a yeasty finish.
Sparkling, Champagne & Prosecco
Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Brut Champagne 2015 – 2 bottles available
Bottle $350.00 15% off mix 12 $297.50
97 points James Suckling "A super-complex Champagne with chewy tension. Aromas of coffee beans, lemon peel, burnt sugar, chalky minerality, barley candy and tarte tatin. Fine pinprick bubbles with flavors of lemon leaves, aspirin and Mirabelle plums, plus a touch of grapefruit bitterness keeping the tension. Zesty yet integrated chewy acidity and a medium body with a toasted finish. Drink of hold.
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut Champagne 2015 – 2 bottles available
Bottle $245.00 15% off mix 12 $208.25
Tasting Panel 98 Points - With 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay from eight Grands Crus, this marks the 24th vin- tage of La Grande Dame since its inauguration in 1972. And what a finely wrought vintage it is already, with verve equal to its supple polish. Joining Bosc pear, sweet brioche, and lemon curd on the nose are fascinating nuances of smoke, stony minerality, and petrichor as well as jasmine and ginger, while the rippling palate builds steadily through peach and Asian pear to pomelo and tangerine peel to tangy sumac and white pepper on the finish. Stylish as ever.
Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Brut Champagne 2014 – 2 bottles available
Bottle $240.00 15% off mix 12 $204.00
Tastings.com 95 Points - Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of white peach, raspberry vanilla nougat, red apple, and bosc pear with a round, finely carbonated, dryish medium-to-full body and a very long finish with notes of tangerine and lemon cream, red apple, raspberry and strawberry nougat, and hazelnut. Rich and well balanced with a rounded palate and excellent balance of red and white fruits; impress your bubbly loving friends.
Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne Yellow Label NV 1.5 Liter bottle – 1 bottle avail
Bottle $189.99 15% off mix 12 $161.49
The best selling Champagne in the World! Always reliable!
Wine Enthusiast - A white fruit and white flower aroma and a soft palate give an approachable Champagne. It is full of fruit, softened by the dosage. Drink now.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve Champagne NV
Bottle $79.99 15% off mix 12 $67.99
James Suckling 93 Points - Plenty of pinot character with strawberry and dried apple and some flint and matchstick, as well as stone. It’s medium- to full-bodied with freshness, a creamy texture and a long, delicious finish. 40% pinot meunier, 30% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir. 28% 2019 and the rest reserve wine going back to 2006.
Renard Barnier Cuvee Speciale Brut Champagne NV
Bottle $49.99 15% off mix 12 $42.49
This is an incredible buy on a small grower Champagne! Aromas: It opens with mineral notes, followed by fruity aromas such as apricot, bergamot, and a lighter touch of cherry. Taste: The champagne has a dense mousse and a creamy texture. It offers flavors of cassis, brugnon (wild cherry), and cinnamon, with a hint of cocoa. This champagne is known for its richness and complexity, making it a great choice for celebrations!
Louis Dumont Brut Champagne NV
Bottle $37.99 15% off mix 12 $32.29
This is the best NV Champagne Deal that you should definitely try. It's made from a blend of 30% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier, and 30% Pinot Noir. Lovely aromas with notes of citrus and red currant fruits. The palate is harmonious and fruity, with crisp orchard fruits and subtle brioche notes.
(Virginia) Thibaut – Janisson Blancs de Blanc Brut Sparkling NV
Bottle $32.99 15% off mix 12 $28.04
Delicious Virginia Bubbles! Elegant and suave, with good minerality. Subtle notes of apple, white peach with hints of hazelnuts. Creamy mouthfeel , fine bead, clean and zesty finish.
Saint-Hilaire Brut Sparkling 2021
Bottle $21.99 15% off mix 12 $18.69
Winery Notes
Blanquette de Limoux is probably the oldest sparkling wine in the world. We know that in 1531, the Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire were already producing Blanquette de Limoux which certainly makes it France's Oldest Sparkling Wine preceding Champagne by more than a century. Dry, toasty, smooth and clean SAINT-HILAIRE truly captivates with an attractive yeasty aroma and luscious creamy texture. The palate is light and crisp with citrus and apple flavors and the body is just hefty enough.
(New Mexico) Gruet Brut Sparkling NV
Bottle $21.99 15% off mix 12 $18.69
Wonderful aromas of green apple and citrus mineral notes make for a delightful start to this traditional sparkler. Our Brut NV offers bright, crisp acidity complemented by a touch of yeast on the delightfully long finish. A classic house style!
Zardetto Prosecco DOC Brut NV
Bottle $19.99 15% off mix 12 $16.99
Wine Enthusiast 90 Points - Fresh lemon, lime and citrus blossom frame the nose of this fun and lively wine. The palate pops with the light perlage of the wine and its vibrant citrus flavors. Clean and crisp on the finish.
Monforte Prosecco Brut NV
Bottle $17.99 15% off mix 12 $15.29
a delightful sparkling wine from Veneto, Northern Italy. Made primarily from Glera (Prosecco grape). It offers fresh and fruity aromas with notes of citrus, green apple, and floral elements. The palate is fresh, lively, and slightly fizzy, with a fruity and fun profile.
One Hope Sparkling Brut NV – Open to Taste
Bottle $17.99 15% off mix 12 $15.29
Wine Enthusiast 87 points - a "nice everyday bubbly" with a creamy, yeasty flavor and pleasant notes of pear, orange, and vanilla.
Hot Deal Wine
Ego Bodegas Infinito Monastrell Jumilla 2020
Reg Bottle $75
Sale bottle $22.99 NET no Further Discounts
Wine Enthusiast 93 Points - Aromas of black currant, Earl Grey tea and mint leaf prep the palate for bold cherry pie, blackberry preserve, licorice, lavender and mocha flavors. Tannins deepen in intensity to coat the tongue and gums and then drift off to reveal hints of eucalyptus and orange zest. RHWB – Drink now to 2030.
We still have some more of these 2 wines below as well!
Boissy & Delaygue - Lou Pontias Cotes Du Rhone 2021
Reg Bottle $17.99
15% off mix 6+ solid or mix $15.29
95 Points - Gold Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
This deeply coloured wine has an inviting nose of dark cherry and chocolate. The palate is dense and rich, with mouth-coating blackberry fruit and layers of chocolate, savoury spice and gently chewy tannins. 10% Grenache 10% Marselan 80% Syrah. RHWB - Serious bang for the buck!
Boissy & Delaygue - Lou Pontias Cotes Du Rhone Viognier 2023
Reg Bottle $17.99
15% off mix 6+ or Solid $15.29
James Suckling 90 Points - This successful white Rhone marries full pomelo character with an attractive crispness on the medium- to full-bodied palate, where fine tannins support the long, quite savory finish that has excellent balance.
Hot Deal!
(France/Rhone) Maison du Midi Chateauneuf Du Pape 2023
Reg Bottle $44.99
Sale Bottle $29.99
Jeb Dunnuck 91 Points "The 2023 Châteauneuf du Pape comes from the Brotte family (where the fruit is sourced) and is 90% Grenache and 5% each Syrah and Mourvèdre. Already bottled, it has a juicy, upfront, undeniably delicious style that brings both red and black fruits, some peppery, herbes de Provence-like nuances, medium to full body, and an upfront, ready-to-go style."
(Italy) Sassaia Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2020
Reg Bottle $39.99 Sale bottle $29.99
Open To Taste While Supplies Last!
Wine Enthusiast 91 Points - Loads of apricot, peach and toasted almonds roll out of the glass of this pretty Timorasso. As the wine opens, wildflowers, ginger and sea breeze emerge. The palate is complex and giving with baked apples, roasted peaches, honey and wild herbs racing to grab your attention, all the while the persistent crushed stone minerality keeps the wine cut and focused.
Beaujolais Nouveau is Here!!
Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Nouveau 2024
Bottle $13.99 Mix 12 or solid $11.89
This delicious Nouveau is light, fresh, and fruity easy to drink, with bright red fruit aromas and flavors with a bright fruity finish. We recommend enjoying your Beaujolais Nouveau lightly chilled.
Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2024
Bottle $15.99 Mix 12 or solid $13.59
Redolent of strawberries and roses, fragrant and luscious with a hint of white pepper, medium bodied violet and cherry flavors with a refreshing, tart fruit filled finish. This is the store Fav every year hands down! Drink now. Beaujolais-Nouveau pairs with almost every Thanksgiving dish - from turkey to ham, green beans to mashed potatoes, and gravy to cranberry sauce.
Top 100 Wines in the World
(California) Ramey Russian River Chardonnay 2022
Reg Bottle $59.99 15% off mix 12 $50.99 ea
#10 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2024
Wine Spectator 94 Points
Oozing with character, this succulent and mouthwatering white offers a fleshy, juicy mix of perfectly ripe peach, mango and lemon bar flavors, with fresh herbal accents of lemon verbena and vetiver. Offers accents of freshly grated ginger, tangerine and crunchy sea salt on the finish. Drink now through 2036.
Holiday Wine Picks
Here’s a short list of some to consider!
White Wines
(Australia) Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Dry Riesling 2022
Bottle $21.99 15% off mix 12 $18.69
Wine Enthusiast 92 Points - An open-knit, floral bouquet of honeysuckle and jasmine, along with peach, lime and ginger, opens to a mouthfeel that's almost surprisingly dry considering the honeyed nature of the nose. There's a chalky texture, delicate flavor and lovely lift of acidity. Drink now—2030.
(Virginia) Gray Ghost Riesling 2023
Bottle $29.99 15% off mix 12 $25.49
Gold - 2024 Craft Competition International, CA
Gold - 2024 Mid-Atlantic Southeast Wine Competition
This Virginia Winery makes some great wines including a Riesling and Gewurztraminer that are 2 Dry styles that I highly recommend trying! This elegant, off-dry Riesling has aromas that greet the nose like a bouquet of flowers with a hint of lemon peel. The palate explodes with layered flavors of bright starfruit, papaya and opulent peach. Tangy notes of ripe citrus add to the complexity.
(Virginia) Gray Ghost Gewurztraminer 2023
Bottle $29.99 15% off mix 12 $25.49
Gold - 90 Points - 2024 USA Wine Ratings, San Francisco, CA
Gold - 2024 Craft Competition International, CA
A classic dry Gewurtz that displays enticing aromas of tropical fruit and spice. The palate is brimming with layered flavors of star fruit, mango, white pepper, ginger and lychee. Spicy with a a light hint of sweetness on the finish, this wine pairs well with ham, spicy Asian dishes, fresh fruit, Gruyere, and turkey.
(France/Loire) Domaine Martin Val de Loire Chardonnay 2022
Bottle $17.99 15% off mix 12 $15.29
This is a crisp clean White unoaked offering lively fresh apple and pear aromas and flavors, bright and crisp on the palate with a hint of mineral on the lively finish.
(France) Brotte Viognier Baies Dorees Pays d'Oc 2023
Bottle $15.99 15% off mix 12 or solid $13.59
Incredible Value Viognier! The bouquet offers a unique aromatic range including citrus flowers, exotic fruits, apricots, white-fleshed stone fruit and jasmine. Intensely fruity and well balanced palate. At once mouth-filling and fat which works in harmony with the flavors of exotic fruit and toasted brioche.
(France/Burgundy) Vieux Clocher Chablis 2023
Bottle $27.99 15% off mix 12 or solid $23.79
The finest value Chardonnay from Chablis in the Market today. Lovely aromas highlighted by distinctive flavors of juicy apple and peach supported with mineral notes. Well balanced with a long and subtle finish. Leaves you wanting another sip!
(France/Loire) Cherrier Les Cailloux Vielles Vignes Sancerre 2023
Bottle $29.99 15% off mix 12 or solid $25.49
Aromas of citrus zest, lime juice, crushed stones, sea spray, preserved lemons. Richly aromatic, light on the tongue. Fresh notes of citrus, white fruit and lively acidity. This is a classic 100% Sauvignon Blanc that will pair well with just about anything on your holiday tables! Drink now to 2028. Vines up to 70 years old!
(France/Loire) Chateau d'Epire Savennieres Sec 2022 (Organic)
Bottle $34.99 15% off mix 12 or solid $29.74
One of the oldest and most celebrated domaines in Savennières, Chateau d’Epiré is rich in history, not only for its fabulous architectural rendition of the Petit Trianon of Versailles, but most especially for its exquisite wines. Savennières is situated just southwest of Angers, on the north bank of the Loire River. Vines have been cultivated there since the time of the Romans.
This incredible Chenin Blanc show amazing richness on the palate reflecting the Loire’s sunny 2022 summer, yet it finishes dry and chiseled as ever, with lingering notes of acacia blossom and stone. An absolute showstopper! Drink now to 2026.
Reds
(California) Cresta Velia Napa Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Bottle $120 15% off mix 12 $102
Wine Enthusiast 93 Points - juicy black fruit presents as robustly full bodied and layered in this powerful wine, which is both supple and strong, with length and good integration of tannins and oak. A lingering note of smoked meat adds complexity and savory intrigue. Drink now to 2029.
(California) The Vice Coyote Loser Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Reg Bottle $79.99 15% off mix 12 $67.99
Wine Enthusiast 93 Points This powerful wine fills the palate with flavors of black plum, tobacco and hints of vanilla bean. The tannins are firm and palate coating, balanced by a mouthwatering persistence that carries into a long finish. Consider decanting. Drink 2028–2038.
(Washington) Secret Squirrel Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 90 Points “The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is fresh, expressive and pure, with an open-knit, juicy, succulent core. Medium to full-bodied, fresh, succulent and juicy with fine-grained tannins, this wine over delivers for the price and will outperform the competition once it’s released. Buy it by the case.”
Bottle $29.99
10% off Bottle 1-5 $26.99
15% off 6 or more $25.49
(California) J Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie Arroyo Seco 2022
Bottle $15.99 15% off mix 12 or solid $13.59
Wine & Spirits 91 Points Electric-purple in the glass, this has notes of licorice, clove and crushed berries. It’s spicy and dark, with lively blue fruit flavors and an irresistible crunchy energy, wildly overdelivering for its price.
(France) Manoir du Carra Beaujolais-Village 2022
Bottle $17.99 15% off mix 12 or solid $15.29
Best Buy! Ruby red color, it has a caressing nose of pure strawberries and cream that is very defined and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, lively red cherry fruit and pleasing weight on the tense finish.
(Oregon) King Estate Willamette Valley Inscription Pinot Noir 2022
Bottle $24.99 15% off mix 12 or solid $21.24
The Wine Enthusiast #1 Wine Value 2024 – 90 Points
What an aromatic roller-coaster ride. The first sniff of the glass yields bright red cherries and orange zest. Then you get a burst of roasted red peppers, followed by a shot of espresso. Restrained acidity and velvety tannins accompany raspberry, smoked cherry and earthy oregano flavors. Great value here. RHWB – this is a no brainer for a Top Quality Pinot Noir! Would make a great Pinot for upcoming holiday gatherings too!
(France/Bordeaux) Chateau La Roberterie Bordeaux Superior Primus 2017
Reg Bottle $24.99 15% off mix 12 or solid $21.24
This wine is 100% Merlot from just outside of Saint Emilion. It is an absolute stunner and would rival many Saint Emilion Grand Cru Wines costing twice this price! Beautiful inky purple color, rich and complex on the nose with berry fruits and jammy fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, wild strawberry), notes of chocolate and praline, with truffled nuances coming through, that will increase with aging. The oak is remarkably well balanced, with a smooth perception of vanilla and smoky notes. On the palate, a rich volume with a superb structure is immediately perceived, accompanied by a broad spectrum of powerful scents with a wonderful ripeness. What distinguishes Primus even more is its magnificently long lasting finish. Mature enough to enjoy now, but still a long way off its best. Drink now to 2030. Primus is the Flagship cuvée of La Roberterie. It comes from the oldest parcels of the property, harvested manually.
(France/Burgundy) Domaine Denis Bourgogne Rouge 2022
Reg Bottle $27.99 15% off mix 12 or solid $23.79
Classic aromas of red fruits, spices and hint of vanilla and a rounded palate. Strawberry and red raspberry flavors with a nice rich texture and silky tannins. This wine is elegant, balanced and expressive. Well done Pinot Noir!
New Wine Arrivals
10% off 6 bottles mix or solid
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(California) Red Phoenix Red 2019 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
OPEN FOR FREE TASTING (While Supplies Last!)
Reg bottle $23.99 Now $11.99 Save 50%
Wine Enthusiast 90 Points – “This rich, velvety, mature and full-bodied wine was made from 93% Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated blackberry and blueberry flavors are generously accented by milk chocolate.” Unlike traditional red blends, Red Phoenix is both barrel aged and barrel fermented, adding structure, balance, and a new dimension to a wine that is rooted in tradition and soars on the palate. This process is usually reserved for wines costing $100! 75% of the fruit is coming from Lodi AVA, while the remaining 25% are Napa Valley AVA's fruits.
Coastal aromas of fresh fruit and lush florals coupled with a deep ruby color intrigue the senses. Bright, bold flavors of cherry and blackberry ascend on the palate while showcasing subtle, smooth tannins. The wine crescendos with anise, chocolate and toasted oak, offering depth and complexity, as velvety flavors continue to linger and evolve throughout the long, rich finish.
James Suckling 91 Points
Martin Ray Napa Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A fresh and delicious cabernet sauvignon with currants, blackberries and some hints of vanilla and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with a soft and creamy texture, lovely fruit and a delicious finish.
Bottle $29.99 15% off mix 12 $25.49
Textbook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2022
Hand-crafted with select lots from Oakville district, then balanced the blend with Yountville, Oak Knoll and Calistoga. Beginning with a core of Cabernet, each complimentary varietal brings a distinct fruit and tannin profile resulting in a well-balanced wine with layered complexity.
Bottle $54.99 15% off mix 12 $46.74
Turnbull Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Aromatics of Bing Cherries, red cassis, and dusty blackberries lead to up-drifts of pepper and spice box. Silky black tea tannins and dimpled texture flow with linear movement across the mid-palate, highlighting freshness and brightness amidst a rich and dense dark fruit core. A quintessential dirt-to bottle wine that highlights the best of Napa Valley.
Bottle $64.99 15% off mix 12 $55.24
Fossil Point Pinot Noir Edna Valley 2021
Made by the legendary Central Coast Talley family--who have been crafting stunning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Central Coast since the mid 1980s--we simply can't think of another CA Pinot Noir that's better bang-for-$! Elegant flavors of red plum, raspberry, and the slightest hint of Madagascar vanilla provides this bottle with incredible depth and personality. A glass of Fossil Point, a chunk of cave-aged Gruyere and a warm baguette seems just about perfect!
Bottle $24.99 15% off mix 12 $21.24
Hot Buy!
Laurent Miquel Pere & Fils Chardonnay Viognier 2023
This wine is characterized by combined aromas of citrus and white peach. The “Père et Fils” Chardonnay Viognier is a delicious introduction to the unique flavours of the Viognier. The influence of the early-picked, unoaked Chardonnay is evident on the palate with lemons and white fruit notes. Rich apricot fruit on the finish. 65% Chardonnay, 35% Viognier
Bottle $13.99 15% off mix 12 $11.89
Double Gold San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Jefferson Vineyards Viognier 2022
A bouquet of white peach, citrus and oak gives way to vibrant acidity and yellow apple flavors on the palate. The wine finishes with lingering peach notes.
Bottle $37.99 15% off mix 12 $32.29
Best Buy!
Peirano Chardonnay Lodi 2022
An oaked rich, fresh Chardonnay with prominent aromas of lemon meringue pie, toasty vanilla, and ripe tropical fruit. Enjoy alongside lobster mac and cheese or herb roasted chicken.
Bottle $19.99 15% off mix 12 $16.99
Hot Buy!
Santa Julia Mendoza Torrontes 2023
Notes of rose, orange peel, white peach, fruit salad, chamomile, and other aromatic herbs. A fresh flavor and light body with flavors of red grapefruit and ripe fruits. A balanced wine with great fineness in aromas and flavors.
Bottle $13.99 15% off mix 12 $11.89
James Suckling 91 Points
Familigia Castellani Sangiovese Toscana 2019
Perfumed nose of cedar, spearmint, morello cherry, vanilla and lemon verbena. Medium-bodied with polished tannins. Spicy character with ambitious new wood. Mocha at the end.
Bottle $19.99 15% off mix 12 $16.99
Gearharts Chocolates in Stock!
8 pc assorted Truffle Box $19.99
16 pc assorted Truffle Box $38.99
Our most popular product! Each richly engraved gift box contains one of each of our handcrafted chocolates (below), a photo brochure and tied with a satin ribbon bow.
Criolla, Maple Pecan, Earl Grey, Maya, Michigan Cherry, Pistachio Toffee Orange, Raspberry Zin, Taj Mint Julep, Malted Milk Hazelnut, Almond Mocha Kauai, Brown Butter Caramel, Apricot Brandy, Tequila Lime, Vanilla Bean Brulee
About Sugar Bear Ice Cream
From Emily! Ice cream has such a beautiful way of bringing out the child in us all, no matter our age. I think that's pretty special. I started making ice cream when my kids were tiny and I was immediately hooked. It all started with one small machine. Then I got a bigger machine and then, an even bigger machine. I began studying ice cream and collecting every recipe I could find, and what started as a hobby turned into an all-consuming passion. I enrolled in the Ice Cream Short Course at Penn State, which has been running for over 125 years and draws people from around the globe. Upon graduation, I started SugarBear, set up shop and never looked back.
I focus on flavors that are built around locally grown or created ingredients. My goal is to celebrate food, small business, and community. Each flavor is made from scratch and reflects the authenticity, joy and creativity of people who live and work in Charlottesville, VA.
Life is full of curveballs, but ice cream is constant. Many of us turn to it in the midst of happiness, crisis, and everything in between. For me, ice cream is always the answer. It is how I channel and share love, joy, and creativity.
The flavors below are available in Pints for $8.99
NEW
Peppermint
Eggnog
Wild Woman Whiskey
Gingerbread
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Choc-o-Lot
Extra chocolate-y chocolate ice cream layered with house-made chocolate ganache and cocoa nibs.
Strawberry Creme Fraiche
Creme fraiche ice cream layered with strawberry jam from Jam According to Daniel.
Passionfruit
This one seems to sell well, so adding it back into the mix.
Simple passionfruit ice cream.
Strawberry Rhubarb
Slow roasted local strawberries and house-made local rhubarb jam are blended together to make this super sweet and super fresh.
*We can also order Ice Cream Cakes for you! Please inquire and we can send you the info!
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