Tasting notes, December 28, 2024; Sensational Values

                     New Arrivals & Sensational Values

2023 AJ Adam Trocken
On Sale for $22.40
Dhron / Mosel / Germany
100% Riesling
Sourced from the Dhroner Hofberg vineyard, this dry Riesling is the product of vines planted in slate. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel in order to preserve its inherent freshness and verve. 
2021 Vieille Julienne Clavin Blanc
On Sale for $27.99
Cotes-du-Rhone / Southern Rhone Valley / France
Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier
Sourced from 65 year-old vines planted in the coolest, limestone based portion of the Clavin site, the Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc from Vieille Julienne offers stunning aromatics and texture.
2021 Dumol Wester Reach
On sale for $39.99
(Regularly $59.99!)
Russian River Valley / Sonoma County / California
100% Chardonnay
Sourced from five separate single vineyards spread out across the Russian River Valley, the 2021 Wester Reach spent 11 months in 30% new French oak barrels. The resulting wine offers a marvelous balance of plumpness and minerality.
2023 Damien Martin Bourgogne
Sale for $20
Bourgogne / Mâconnais / France
100% Pinot Noir 
A decidedly fresh style of Pinot Noir, the 2023 Damien Martin Bourgogne is fermented in stainless steel prior to 6 months aging in neutral French oak barrels. Aromas and flavors of strawberry and black cherry abound in this cheery red.
2019 Pursued by Bear ‘Bear Cub’
On sale for $24.99
(Regularly $39.99!)
Columbia Valley / Washington / US
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot
This intense Bordeaux blend was aged for 30 months in 30% new French oak barrels. The Bear Cub offers compelling aromas and flavors of cassis and subtle mocha. The wine is sourced from four separate single vineyards.
2018 Lafond Rouge
On Sale for $48
Châteauneuf-du-Pape / Southern Rhone Valley / France
80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah
Sourced from  just 8 acres of vineyards within the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation, Lafond’s estate Rouge is a powerful example of the genre. The Mourvedre and Syrah components are (rather unusually) aged in new oak barrels.