Passover Holiday Wine!

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We were enchanted by the elegance and quality of this hand-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon and it just happens to be Kosher for Passover! Truly a world-class effort!
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2011 Recanati Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $192 6pack

Located in Israel’s Hefer Valley, the Recanati Winery is a showcase winemaking facility, equipped with the most innovative technology available today. Owned by Lenny Recanati, a native of Israel with ancestral roots stretching back to Italy, the winery is the fruit of Lenny’s life-long dream to produce truly world-class wines. Chief winemaker is Gil Shatsberg, a graduate of the U.C. Davis wine program. Formerly a winemaker at Israel’s Amphorae and Carmel wineries, Gil brings to Recanati proven expertise in his field, allied to a devotion to artistry and craftsmanship in winemaking.

Grapes for this Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon are grown high in the slopes of the Upper Galilee, where the rocky, porous soil and a cool sea breeze nurture this noble varietal.

Harvest is by hand from late September through mid-October. The crushed grapes cold macerate for three days to cultivate their complex taste and singular fragrance. After three weeks of fermentation, the wine is transferred to small French oak barrels where it is left to age for 17 months.

Vibrant violet with complex aromas of ripe black fruits suffused with nuances of truffle, cigar and toasted walnut. Approachable and delicious now, this full-bodied red will age gracefully over the next decade.

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This Spring Deserves Pink Bubbles!!!

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Canard-Duchene has the sophisticated quality at a great value. It has become our new house champagne for Rosé!
Situated in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, Canard-Duchene was founded in 1868 by barrel maker Canard and winemaker Duchene and is regarded today as one of the most prominent Grand Marques in Champagne, for a time owned by LVMH and now part of the Alain Thienot Group.
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Canard-Duchene Champagne Authentic Brut Rosé $294 6pack

91 Points Wine Spectator With its delicate pinkish hue and magnificent pearlised ribbon, Authentic Rosé stands apart for its intense, fresh fruit aromas of strawberries and raspberries, with a subtle hint of grenadine, against a backdrop of mineral notes for enhanced freshness.

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Magnums 1998 Krug Champagne Brut $600 magnum
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.”

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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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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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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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Thank you Le Paulee for putting us in a Burgundy State of Mind!

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Laurent Cognard is destined to become a force to be reckoned with in the echelon of supreme white Burgundy producers! This is a superlative Premier Cru at a fantastic price!
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2011 Domaine Laurent Cognard Montagny
Premier Cru Les Bassets
$396 case

90 Points Wine Spectator

“This juicy white is all about harmony, with lemon, apple, melon and mineral notes mingling on the firm, vibrant structure. Clean and long. Drink now through 2018. Only 300 cases imported!”
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