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A perfect red wine

A perfect red wine

There are 9,285 Argentine wines reviewed on Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate. Only three of them have received perfect 100 point scores (one of those sells for $1,000+). We are thrilled to offer this amazing wine. We have eight three-bottle cases of this truly extraordinary, extremely limited (533 cases produced) Malbec. 2016 Familia Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita, $139.95 The Wine Advocate: "I was blown away by the 2016 Finca Piedra Infinita, a wine I have been anticipating because Iā€™ve seen the progression of the wine over the last few years. They use almost 40 different components to make this wine...

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THE Gold Standard for Piedmont Reds

THE Gold Standard for Piedmont Reds

Located at the heart of Barolo in Monforte dā€™Alba, the Domenico Clerico estate has been making iconic wines since 1976 when the eponymous young winemaker took the reins. Beginning with just a small 4-hectare farm inherited from his father, Domenico sought out the best undiscovered plots in Barolo, thus pioneering the idea of single cru wines. In 1977 he purchased a plot in Bussia, followed by plots in Ginestra and Pajana as well as Mosconi from which he produces the ā€˜Percristinaā€™, named for his late daughter. Today the winery boasts 21 hectares of prime vineyard sites, including a newer plot...

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An off the charts bang for the buck Cabernet Sauvignon

An off the charts bang for the buck Cabernet Sauvignon

The holy grail of wine is the truly excellent $10 red. I've been your knight errant covering the countryside on my trusty steed searching for it, and here is what I have found. 2018 Yalumba Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon, $9.99 It is an enormous over-achiever, with true varietal Cabernet Sauvignon character - dry, full-bodied, dark currant and blackberry fruit, pronounced tannins which are beginning to soften now with 2 1/2 years of bottle age. Wine Enthusiast rates it 92 points, saying: "Yalumba's everyday reds tend to have a brightness and approachability about them, and this latest Cab doesn't disappoint. The...

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Two Of Italy's Finest White Wines

Two Of Italy's Finest White Wines

It is understandable, when thinking about Italian wine, to focus on the justifiably famous reds such as Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo and Barbaresco. However, it is a mistake to ignore the white wines - some of which are just as special if perhaps less famous. We are pleased to offer two of Italy's most special white wines. 2016 Pieropan Soave la Rocca, $29.99 If the only Soave you have ever tasted is Bolla, it is understandable that you yawn when I suggest a Soave as one of Italy's most fabulous wines. But this is an animal of very different stripes....

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A "Highly Recommended" Spanish red blend

A "Highly Recommended" Spanish red blend

We are always looking for wines that overperform to share with you, and this is a perfect example that way over-delivers on its price. The 2017 Juan Gil Blue Label, only $29.99 is just a fabulous wine. Not a wine for the faint of heart, it is a huge but balanced, intensely flavored but complex, memorable wine. Definitely a wine to pair with one of our fabulous ribeye steaks, grilled rare with some olive oil, fresh rosemary, and garlic. Wine Spectator agrees with us, rating it 94 points and saying: "This brawny red shows a savory character, with loamy earth,...

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