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$89.95
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United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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Producer notes: "This organically farmed and certified vineyard is located west of the city of Napa as you climb into the Mt. Veeder district. Here, the vines cover a southwest slope at 515 feet. Cooler than the up valley sites, this vineyard is closest to San Pablo Bay. Like the others, this wine is very dark purple in color. Fragrant berry fruit and multiple spice-like aromas in the nose. A silky, rich but soft tannin structure in the mouth with loads of violets, berries, cassis and spice. 200 cases produced."
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$55.95
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France
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Other
In stock, 12+ available
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17/20 points Gault & Millau: "The top 'vin jaunes' (yellow wines) are among the greatest wines in the world--as evidenced by this incredibly complex and rich wine, which displays aromas and flavors of nuts, curry, and notes of marc. The mouthfeel is worthy of a great Burgundy. Nose: fruity, spicy. Mouth: powerful white, creamy. Food Accompaniments: white meat (chicken, veal, sweetbreads), spicy Asian cuisine (curry, Thai, Indian); cheeses with refined and powerful aromas, hard cheeses. Alcohol 15%."
Produced only in exceptional vintages, this Savagnin wine is aged in old oak barrels for at least 6 years without any topping up to replace the portion of wine that evaporates. A thin later of yeast called 'voile' forms on the wine's surface similar to flor in the making of fino sherries. The result is a dry wine that ages well, rich in alcohol, very spicy and very aromatic.
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$99.95
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WS 93
France
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Champagne
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List $146.00
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93 points Wine Spectator: "[$146 list] A silky, mouthwatering version, with appealing aromatics of apple blossom, spun honey, and ground anise and cardamom accenting flavors of persimmon, lemon meringue pie and tangerine. Full of finesse through to the lasting finish. Drink now through 2027. 78 cases imported. (12/15/12)"
Michael Edwards (The Finest Wines of Champagne): "Vilmart was one of the estates setting the gold standard for grower Champagnes in the late 20th century... Laurent Champs directs everything with meticulous care. The wines are fermented in oak casks, most being large foudres. His perfectionist approach pays off best in his top-of-the-line Vintage Champagnes... The line reaches its apogee in the vintages of Coeur de Cuvée. As the name implies, the wines are made from the best part, the 'heart' (or first pressings) of the cuvée. They are fermented in 225-liter barriques. The wood can dominate this great wine for several years until it approaches its maturity, but from about 9-13 years of age, it shows great class and new complexities every time you taste it. So give it plenty of air--or better still, decant and serve it in wine glasses rather than flutes. (2009)"
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