"Boysenberry and açaí berry fruit gives this a slightly exotic profile, but it's finely stitched with apple wood, sassafras and singed anise notes to keep it honest. The polished finish lets a chaparral note chime through the flashy fruit...
I remember, back sometime in the mid-1990s, driving from Piemonte to Tucsany with Marco de Grazia, then the instigator, impresario and importer of the ‘Barolo Boys.’ Even with the taste of the last Barolo we had enjoyed together...
Country: ItalyRegion: PiedmontAppellation(s): Dolcetto di Diano d’AlbaProducer: Paolo OliveroFounded: 1995Annual Production: 1,250 casesFarming: SustainablePaolo Olivero is a small farmer in the little hilltop village of Diano d’Alba, just...
Despite the fact that the Juan Benegas Malbec is so reasonably priced, the wine has a very impressive pedigree. The Benegas Family is one of the most important names in the history of viticulture in the Mendoza region of Argentina, thanks to Don Tiburcio...
I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised that Li Veli’s ‘simple’ Primitivo is so good because everything they produce at this address in southern Puglia is amazing but, really, what a stunning wine for under $20! Dark, earthy and...
The nice thing about loving wine is that monogamy is not required. Your beloved Meursault just doesn’t care if you step out on it once in a while with a more decadent bottle of California Chardonnay, nor will your Vosne-Romanee mind if you bring home a...
Wine Country: Italy
Wine Subregion: Piemonte
Wine Sub-subregion: Barbaresco
What a difference a vintage makes. 2021 is as powerful as 2020 is elegant and this is a posterchild for that distinction. This-is-out-standing!
A refined Bordeaux-style blend crafted by Opus One, the Overture offers a versatile and expressive wine with layers of dark fruit, cassis, and subtle oak nuances. Designed to be enjoyed upon release or cellared for complexity, it captures the spirit of...
2021 Opus One, Napa Valley: A masterpiece of Napa Valley winemaking, this Bordeaux-style blend showcases the elegance and complexity of the 2021 vintage. Rich notes of dark fruit, cassis, and hints of violet are complemented by fine tannins and a...
Gorgeous fresh savory flavors of bay leaf, menthol, cherry pit, bergamot, black pepper, and cinder just scream "Syrah"! Structurally, the wine has a pleasing weight from start to finish but is elevated by a steadily building brightness. Although this...
Pride Mountain Vineyards isn’t one of those places you come across by accident. You sorta have to want to go there and making the trek up Spring Mountain Road isn’t for the faint hearted or those with bad brakes. You know you’ve reached it when you come...
When I think of what St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon should be, I often think of Spottswoode. The wines are simply classic. Proprietor Beth Novak and winemaker Aron Weinkauf turned out a gorgeous 2021 that captures the essence of this site.”...
Cabernet Sauvignon 79.2%, Merlot 10.6%, Petit Verdot 3.8%, Cabernet Franc 3.5%, Malbec 2.9%Perfect 100 point ratings do tend to attract a wine lover’s attention and several recent vintages of Spottswoode’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, including the...
The wine that reminded us all just how exciting a bottle of good ol’ Chianti can be is back in stock and better than ever, too. Sean O’Callaghan’s Tenuta Carleone Chianti Classico- the 2019 of which was PRIMA’s 2021 Wine of...
The Vite Colte winery is sort of hard to miss when one drives down Via Alba road from Castiglione Falletto into Barolo. Its sleek, award-winning modern architecture sits amongst the vines right at the fork in the road bisecting the Cannubi vineyard where...
How good is this young Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir? Very good! Very good, indeed. Anthill, you might already know, works with six top cool-climate vineyards scattered around the Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley, bottling each of them separately to much...
We’ve also grabbed a few cases of Morgan’s Bedrock Vineyard Heritage, a field blend from one of California’s most venerable vineyards, last replanted in 1888. This is absolutely gorgeous wine! Limited. Wine Spectator: 2022 Bedrock Vineyard Heritage Wine:...
Mario Fontana is a very cool guy. His tiny cellar is a one-man show at the highest part of the Perno road in Monforte d’Alba, right next to Reppublica di Perno, one of our favorite restaurants in the area. The laconic but genial Mario calls...
When Luca Currado-Vietti and Elena Penna sold their beloved Vietti, it sent shockwaves through the wine world. What would happen to Vietti, everyone wondered, now that they were gone? We shouldn’t have worried. Vietti is just fine. But,...
Ground shipping included on 6 bottles or more, mixed and matched with Penna-Currado wines When Luca Currado-Vietti and Elena Penna sold their beloved Vietti, it sent shockwaves through the wine world. What would happen to Vietti, everyone wondered, now...
10% off Pre-arrivalWINES ARRIVE AT THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER AND ARE BEING SHIPPED UNDER OPTIMAL CONDITIONS BY THE CONTERNOS’ DESIGNATED IMPORTER- THAT’S IMPORTANT!
10% off Pre-arrivalWINES ARRIVE AT THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER AND ARE BEING SHIPPED UNDER OPTIMAL CONDITIONS BY THE CONTERNOS’ DESIGNATED IMPORTER- THAT’S IMPORTANT!
10% off Pre-arrivalWINES ARRIVE AT THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER AND ARE BEING SHIPPED UNDER OPTIMAL CONDITIONS BY THE CONTERNOS’ DESIGNATED IMPORTER- THAT’S IMPORTANT!
The 2022 red Burgundies are arriving apace and, as a group so far, they’ve been sensational! Coming on the heels of the massive, ultra-ripe 2020s and the very serious 2021s, they are also a refreshing change; wines that have amazing fruit but also...
The 2022 red Burgundies are arriving apace and, as a group so far, they’ve been sensational! Coming on the heels of the massive, ultra-ripe 2020s and the very serious 2021s, they are also a refreshing change; wines that have amazing fruit but also...
If they needed a set for a movie about Burgundy in the 1950s, they wouldn’t have to look any further than this eight-generation old cellar in Savigny-Les-Beaune. Here is a spot steeped in tradition with none of the frou-frou associated with some of the...
If they needed a set for a movie about Burgundy in the 1950s, they wouldn’t have to look any further than this eight-generation old cellar in Savigny-Les-Beaune. Here is a spot steeped in tradition with none of the frou-frou associated with some of the...
Everyone’s favorite martyr returns! Poor Saint Damien, dead since 287, is now known as the patron saint of doctors, and his visage graces the label of one of the most exciting wineries in the southern Rhone Valley……..
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A Light and Lively Red from Piedmont Discover the distinctive character of the 2022 Francesco Rinaldi Grignolino, a light and lively red wine that beautifully captures the essence of Piedmont’s unique terroir. Produced by the...
Wine Country: AmericaWine Subregion: CaliforniaWine Varietal: Cabernet SauvignonRegular Price $60.00,PRIMA Insiders Pay $44.99,with shipping included on 6 bottles or more The Frank Family wines sort of hide in plain sight amongst the pantheon of Napa...
OK. This wine, quite honestly, is the kind of value that could drive us out of business. What I mean is that we would need to sell an awful lot of $12 Barbera to pay our rent here in Dublin. But a deal is a deal and when one this good...
Dragon Vineyard is an estate-farmed, certified organic vineyard planted at 2250 feet at one of the highest points on Howell Mountain. The perfect eastern exposure and its position over Howell Mountain’s fog line, along with its rocky, red volcanic soil,...
Sure, Uccelliera’s popular Rosso di Montalcino is one of the top examples of Tuscan Sangiovese every vintage- it is even always notably successful in what are considered less-successful vintages- but in a powerful,...
My, how time flies! Judging by our past inventory reports, it’s been 12 years since we featured a wine from Bodega Atamisque in Argentina. Not only does that make me feel really old, but it means that their wines are long overdue for some love from...
An Iconic and Elegant Bordeaux-Style Blend Experience the finesse and sophistication of the 2017 Opus One, a wine that embodies the artistry and tradition of one of Napa Valley’s most renowned wineries. This Bordeaux-style blend reflects the...
I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised that Li Veli’s ‘simple’ Primitivo is so good because everything they produce at this address in southern Puglia is amazing but, really, what a stunning wine for under $20! Primitivo is, of...
63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 10% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet FrancAn offshoot of winemaker Andy Erickson (winemaker for Screaming Eagle and Dalla Valle) and wife/partner Annie Favia’s ‘Favia’ Napa Valley Cab project,...