Tuscany is Heaven on Earth ~ More 2010 Brunellos!

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Together with Biondi Santi and Frescobaldi, Tenuta Il Poggione is one of the three original producers of Brunello di Montalcino and for over a century has been making some of the most pure and delicious Sangiovese on the planet. The 2010 is going to be one for the ages!
98 Points Wine Advocate “The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a striking wine that shows uncompromising varietal pureness, albeit in a most concentrated and elaborate form. This is what great Sangiovese is all about. There’s so much happening on the nose and the wine brings you to cherry, spice, licorice, cured meat, pressed rose and grilled meat in equal measure. No one element overpowers the next. The mouthfeel is also tight and bright with the kind of fruit intensity that promises long cellar aging. This Brunello is only at the beginning of a long road ahead. The longer the wine stays in the glass, the more it offers in terms of complexity and intensity. This is a true standout that can be enjoyed for up to 20 years ahead. Fabrizio Bindocci and his son Alessandro are the most accomplished father-son winemaking team I can think of today in Italy. Il Poggione is owned by Leopoldo and Livia Franceschi, but the phenomenal Bindocci duo are very much in the limelight. They excel in every aspect of winemaking, from vineyard management to wine marketing. Never have I encountered a Il Poggione Brunello as beautiful as the one released this year. This is one of the highest expression of Sangiovese you will ever taste.
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6-bottle-case 2010 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino $510 6pack
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 Magnums 2010 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino $190 each
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Double Magnums 2010 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino $360 each
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Groth Reserve!

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Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is a magnificent expression of this elite wine region.The historic Reserve vineyard produces rich, layered and dramatic wines with deep, almost never-ending flavors. The 2010 is a stunning example and drinking exquisitely today!groth

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2010 Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $690 6pack

“Another winner, with a sleek laser beam of blackberry, licorice, spice and cedar, ending with a burst of black fruits and ripe tannins. Drink now through 2028.” — Wine Spectator Vertical Tasting of Groth Reserve Cabernet January 2015.
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Wines for Pure Enjoyment!

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Remember the giddy excitement of happening upon a roadside trattoria whose homemade pasta and local-sourced Rosso were to die for? Or gulping down a caraf of tank-fresh Syrah with a poulet de Bresse having just arrived by train in Lyon? Such magical times seemed impossible to replicate back in the USA—Until Now!

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2013 Vercesi del Castellazzo Pezzalunga Rosso
$216 case

Barbera, Croatina, Uva Rara, Pinot Nero

Located in Northern Italy, the 12th century castle and estate has been making wine since 1808 and is now being run by the the fourth and fifth generations of the Vercesi family. The “Pezzalunga” refers to a long, single contiguous piece of vineyard that has a perfect hillside position facing south east. It is a full-bodied, flavorful wine, maintaining a delightful freshness. Only 450 cases of Pezzalunga make it to the states each year. Grab some while you can!

2012 Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph Rouge Les Pierres Seches
$396 case

From the master, Yves Cuilleron who knows how to make Syrah sing! Sourced from terraced vineyards perched n the slopes of Chavannay. Supple and mineral-fresh and juicy acidity. Heaven awaits!

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Get Out Your Boxing Gloves!

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2009 vs 2010 may turn out to be as debatable among wine lovers as the seminal vintages 1959 vs 1961. We experienced the same dilemma tasting these two elegant La Fleur de Bouards side by side today with the winemaker.
You be the judge, take home a 6pack of each and have some fun!
This state-of-the-art winery works entirely by gravity.

“This estate is the reference point for the highest quality attainable in Lalande de Pomerol” Robert Parker

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2009 La Fleur de Bouard $420 6pack

93 Points Robert Parker

“Over-achievers in short, the 2009 La Fleur de Bouard is fabulous, with notes of blueberry, plum, licorice, white flowers and camphor followed by a full-bodied, well-endowed, textured, supple wine. Stunningly concentrated, yet silky and seductive, it should be drunk over the next 10+ years.”

2010 La Fleur de Bouard $360 6pack

92 Points Robert Parker

“beautifully pure, voluptuously textured, rich, long and hedonistic and satisfying. Drink it over the next 10+ years.”

Also available, the estate’s luxury cuvee ~ the 100% Merlot that is bottled unfined and unfiltered.

2010 La Fleur de Bouard Le Plus $1200 6pack

94+ Points Robert Parker

“This is a beauty, a full-throttle, pedal-to-the-metal Lalande de Pomerol that is impossible to believe comes from a less heralded appellation. The standard of excellence for Lalande de Pomerol is Hubert de Bouard’s 50-acre property, over half of it located on the highly prized Neac plateau, which consists of clay, sand and gravel sub-soils.
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Lake George Distilling Company

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Jeff found a New York State Jewel while traveling home from skiing in Vermont, Lake George Distilling Company. Royal Wine Merchants is now the exclusive New York City retailer for Lake George Distilling Company!

Please browse our selection of Lake George Distilling Company!

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Celebrate International Women’s Day by Supporting a Good Cause!

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“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights” Gloria Steinem
 
Our good friends in Sonoma are making a lovely Pinot Noir while getting “The Best Food Money Can’t Buy” to families under the poverty line. We love the wine and admire our friends’ hard work. Cheers Wendy and Eddie!

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2012 WHOA Farm Pinot Noir, Crane Vineyard $330 6pack
SONOMA COAST only 615 cases produced
"Ruby red in color, with great aromatics of red cherry, beet root, and anise with subtle oak tones. The wine has a great attack, and is quite suave on the palate. A Pinot Noir from the zone that shows the perfumed, elegant side of the varietal. Very fine tannins that are subtle yet provide a silky grip. Elements of pomegranate, orange peel and red berries are all framed nicely with fresh acids. This is textbook medium bodied Pinot that shows the intense side of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Very stylish and delicious."
– Paul Roberts, Master Sommelier
This organically farmed wine is a key component to achieve financial sustainability for the Work Horse Organic Agriculture (WHOA) Farm,  a non-profit that produces over 50,000 pounds of organically grown food annually. WHOA distributes their produce free of charge to Sonoma County health clinics and soup kitchens.
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2007 Solaia Re-Release!!!

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“The Solaia vineyard in particular is clearly one of Italy’s greatest sites. Everything I tasted in 2007 was loaded with personality and sheer character.” Antonio Galloni
Just re-released from the winery. Limited stock!
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2007 Solaia $2280 Regular 6pack
Special Snow Day SALE PRICE $2190 6pack
97 Points Wine Advocate
“The 2007 Solaia saturates the palate with a heady array of super-ripe black cherries, plums, cassis, mocha and sweet French oak. There is an exotic quality to the Solaia I find totally irresistible. Despite its considerable ripeness and opulence, the 2007 Solaia is never heavy, rather it impresses for its extraordinary finesse and balance. Minerals, graphite and crushed rocks frame a long, seductive finish. This is a wonderful Solaia loaded with vintage and vineyard character. The 2007 Solaia is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc, aged in 100% new oak. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027.
"Long-time Oenologist Renzo Cotarella could certainly have rested on his laurels; after all he is already one of Italy’s most celebrated winemakers. Instead, Cotarella continues to improve quality in a meaningful way. The highlights are the 2007s, which are off the charts. I first sampled Antinori’s 2007 Tignanello and Solaia two years ago, when they were still separate wines from individual parcels, but even then it was clear these were going to be special wines. Tasting Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Tignanello and Solaia vineyards, both in Chianti Classico, was an unforgettable lesson in the uniqueness of each of these fabulous terroirs."—Galloni
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Amazingly Impressive Champagne Lineup!

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2000 Krug Champagne Brut $275 bottle
95 Points Robert Parker “”Krug’s 2000 Brut Vintage is just beginning to hit its stride. Hints of pastry, butter, toasted almonds, dried pears and apricots are all woven together beautifully in this distinctive, gorgeous Champagne. All the Krug signatures come to life beautifully in the glass. The 2000 is still quite young…This is a great showing from Krug. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040.”
2003 Krug Champagne Clos du Mesnil $875 bottle
97 Points Wine Spectator “Incredibly fresh and vibrant, this stunning Champagne weaves a tightly knit skein of ripe pear and tangy yellow plum fruit flavors together, with accents of rich pastry cream, toasted brioche, elderflower, ground cardamom and coffee liqueur. Shows a beautiful texture. A thread of salinity winds through to the lasting finish.”
Double Magnum 1998 Krug Champagne Brut $2999 3L
98 Points Wine Spectator, 95 Points Robert Parker “The classic Krug style is rich, alive and totally vivid. …This is one of the best bottles of the 1998 I have ever tasted. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2038.”
1998 Krug Clos d’Ambonnay at $2275 bottle
Krug Clos d’Ambonnay celebrates, with the rarest of Champagnes, the unique character of a particular Pinot Noir grape. They are harvested in a tiny walled 0.68-hectare plot in the heart of Ambonnay, one of the most distinguished villages for this grape variety in Champagne. Krug’s savoir-faire has successfully revealed the fullness and intensity of grapes from this single plot in the year 1998, enhanced by over twelve years in the cellars gaining finesse and elegance.
2003 Dom Perignon $175 bottle
95 points Wine Spectator  **Collectibles**
94 points Antonio Galloni “One of the most intriguing wines ever made here, the 2003 Dom Pérignon continues to fascinate…”
2004 Dom Perignon $225 bottle
Magnums 2004 Dom Perignon $595 each
96 points, Antonio Galloni “The 2004 Dom Pérignon continues to develop beautifully. A vibrant, focused Champagne, the 2004 clearly reflects the personality of the year. Freshly cut flowers, white peaches and pears are woven together in a Champagne that impresses for its focus and energy. Chiseled saline note support the crystalline finish….There is a lot to like in the glass.”
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Imperial 1995 Dom Perignon Luminous Label $6999 6L
The trademark label lights up in luminous green! Turn out the lights and you have the Perfect Torpedo for an over-the-top celebration!
1998 Dom Perignon P2 $395 bottle
The Plenitude represents Dom Pérignon champagne that is left in contact with its lees and does not evolve in a linear fashion, but ages in a series of stages, producing “windows of opportunity, or plenitudes” when the Champagne can be disgorged and released to bring consumers a different expression of the same vintage. There are three plenitudes in the life of a given vintage: the first plenitude spans between seven to eight years after the vintage, which is when Dom Pérignon Vintage is released, while the second one arrives between 12 and 15 years – which was previously the first oenothèque release, but from now will be branded as P2.
97 points James Suckling “This is a wine that makes for incredibly engaging drinking.”(8/ 2014)
Magnums 1996 Dom Ruinart Rose $685 each
The most sophisticated Rose from Champagne from the oldest house in the region. Truly special wine for a most special occasion! Very rare, especially in magnum size.
Magnum 2000 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne $525 each
94+ by Robert Parker March 2014 Jade Palace dinner. “A stunning magnum of the impressive, long 2000 Pol Roger Champagne Winston Churchill. Still very young out of magnum, it was dominated by its Pinot Noir component.”
1999 Salon Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Le Mesnil $348 bottle
A must have in any champagne-lover’s cellar. “The 1999 Brut Blanc de Blancs is impenetrable. This is a massive, full-bodied Salon that totally saturates the palate with fruit. The 1999 comes across as big, rich and powerful.” The Wine Advocate
Magnum 2006 Gimonnet Champagne Brut Blanc de Blanc Fleuron $175 each
93 Points Galloni “The 2006 Brut Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Fleuron brings together all the best qualities of the house style. Rich, layered and expressive, yet with tons of mineral cut, the 2006 Fleuron has it all.”.
Double Magnum Lanson Champagne Black Label Brut $280 3L
91 Points Wine Spectator “The Lanson Black Label Champagne is an elegant, berry and citrus-infused bubbly, very fresh and lively, with an intensity that carries through to the long, long finish.”
Double Magnum Pol Roger Champagne Brut $325 3L
The Pol Roger family takes extreme pride in more than160 years producing some of world’s finest Champagne. Founded in 1849, Pol Roger is one of only a few Grande Marque Champagne houses that remains family owned and operated. Always consistent and charming!
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And Now For Something Completely Different!

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$162 6pack
“The dark amber-hued non-vintage East India Solera is essentially an old Oloroso blended with an old Pedro Ximenez, which gives it a sweet character. It offers more mature notes of maple syrup, brown sugar, spice box, raisin and chocolate beer nuts, and its terrific balancing acidity cuts through the sweetness. This delicious effort is best drunk after the meal.” - Wine Advocate
This extraordinary Cream Sherry seeks to replicate the ancient style of Cream Sherry that was discovered quite by accident. Trading ships sailing to the Indies in the 16th century frequently carried butts (barrels) of sweet sherry lashed to their decks or in their holds as ballast. After travelling through the tropics, it was discovered that the heat and humidity had matured the wine and given it a wonderful smooth texture. Lustau has recreated this process by heating and controlling the amount of air allowed in the warehouse where the East India Solera is matured. The result is an exceptional dessert wine with a smooth, sweet taste reminiscent of figs, coffee, caramel and nuts and just enough acidity to give it balance. This mouth-wateringly delicious wine can be served on its own, as a digestif, or with desserts such as puddings, tarts, cakes or chocolate-covered nuts.
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