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Wine of the Month Club
Become a member of this exclusive club and get special, rare wines that are seldom offered in the market. When you subscribe you will pick our Red Box, White Box (which could include bubbly) or our Mixed Box. Our wines are hand selected and we provide a very diverse selection in each box. 3, 6 and 12 month subscriptions available. You will pick up your monthly box on or around the 10th of the month to enjoy!
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If you love a wine so much that you want more, just let us know and we will see what we can do. *(sometimes the boxes hold rare wines where limited quantities are left for purchase.)
"The Norton Malbec was great! We don't go out of our way to drink Malbecs, but this one was excellent"
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Mixed Subscriber
-Jorge Lamas
"I am a red wine snob! I consistently choose Chianti classico and Amarone, sometimes to a good Malbec. I've never ventured out to a Zinfandel and wouldn't have if you hadn't recommended and included in my last month Wine Club selection. I was prepared to taste and waste. Boy, was I surprised and impressed! The one you sent was smooth, aromic and incredibly enjoyable. Thank you for your excellent consistent choices within my monthly wine selection and especially pulling me out of my "comfort zone" aka wine snobbiness!"
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Red Subscriber
-Rick Langosch
January Wine Box
3 wines picked with the utmost care!
Recanati Merlot
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Faustino Rioja
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Algodon Malbec
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Recanati Merlot
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Drylands Sauvignon Blanc
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Algodon Malbec
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December Wine Box
3 wines picked with the utmost care!
Illahe Pinot Noir
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Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon
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Exitus Red Blend
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Faire La Fete Rose Brut
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Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon
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Exitus Red Blend
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November Wine Box
3 wines picked with the utmost care!
Cederberg Shiraz
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Tour Prignac Grande Reserve Medoc
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Genesis Meritage
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Zeni Pinot Grigio Ramato
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Tour Prignac Grande Resere Medoc
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Genesis Heritage
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October Wine Box
3 wines picked with the utmost care!
​ÑOK Crianza 2015
Rioja, Spain
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Bodega Garzon Reserva 2018
Tannat from Uruguay
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Wine Makers Notes:
A juicy, full-bodied wine. Rich purple in color with very fresh aromas reminiscent of red and black fruits such as plums and raspberries, with a delicate spicy nose. In the mouth, it presents a strong personality. Its mature tannins and minerality transform it into a wine with great soil identity. Roasted game meats are the ideal pairing for this Tannat. The most traditional combination is slowly cooked leg of lamb flavored with sage, mint, garlic and olive oil. It also pairs beautifully with blue cheese and toasted walnuts.
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Decanter(93):
The focus here, as it is with all of the Garzón wines, is on fruit expression and terroir rather than wood. It’s a wonderfully stylish expression of the variety that handles its alcohol well, showing flavours of bramble and blackberry with darker liquorice, fine-grained tannins and very subtle vanilla spice. Drinking Window 2021 - 2025.
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Wine & Spirits(92):
Germán Bruzzone ferments this tannat in cement, then ages it in a mix of French oak barrels and casks, creating a clean, austerely tannic red that lightens up and feels coastal in the end. It’s frisky with turmeric and green-peppercorn scents, lasting on meaty dark fruit. Structured and savory, this will age well over the next several years, or decant it now for a salad of duck confit.
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James Suckling(92):
Dark berries with blanched almonds and violets on the nose. Medium to full body. Fine, integrated tannins and a silky texture. Lovely length and juiciness. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast(90):
A ripe blackberry aroma mixes with a touch of saline on the nose. The palate of this Tannat from a benchmark vintage is ripe and full in feel. Blackberry jam and spice flavors are ripe and satisfying, while this is warm and complete on the finish.
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Craggy Range Te Kahu 2018
Bordeaux Red Blend, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
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Wine Makers Notes:
Deepest crimson red. Brooding aromatically with notes of cassis, black olive, dried tobacco and the faintest hint of caramel. The wine has lovely focus on the palate with dark fruits framed by fine tannins to deliver a classical structure with an excellent future ahead.
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James Suckling(94):
This has a very rich plum nose with mulberry and well-integrated, spicy French-oak character. The palate has such well-judged balance and even shape. Super fresh and vibrant red plums and mulberries abound. The tannins are so smooth and layered. A thoroughly respectable Kiwi claret! A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, malbec, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Drink or hold.
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Wine Spectator(92):
Sophisticated, with touches of black walnut liqueur, kirsch and spicy tobacco. Cardamom, blueberry and cedar notes linger, with dense, toothsome tannins. Fragrant and balanced on the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2035.
ÑOK Crianza 2015
Rioja, Spain
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Bodega Garzon Reserva 2018
Tannat from Uruguay
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Wine Makers Notes:
A juicy, full-bodied wine. Rich purple in color with very fresh aromas reminiscent of red and black fruits such as plums and raspberries, with a delicate spicy nose. In the mouth, it presents a strong personality. Its mature tannins and minerality transform it into a wine with great soil identity. Roasted game meats are the ideal pairing for this Tannat. The most traditional combination is slowly cooked leg of lamb flavored with sage, mint, garlic and olive oil. It also pairs beautifully with blue cheese and toasted walnuts.
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Decanter(93):
The focus here, as it is with all of the Garzón wines, is on fruit expression and terroir rather than wood. It’s a wonderfully stylish expression of the variety that handles its alcohol well, showing flavours of bramble and blackberry with darker liquorice, fine-grained tannins and very subtle vanilla spice. Drinking Window 2021 - 2025.
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Wine & Spirits(92):
Germán Bruzzone ferments this tannat in cement, then ages it in a mix of French oak barrels and casks, creating a clean, austerely tannic red that lightens up and feels coastal in the end. It’s frisky with turmeric and green-peppercorn scents, lasting on meaty dark fruit. Structured and savory, this will age well over the next several years, or decant it now for a salad of duck confit.
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James Suckling(92):
Dark berries with blanched almonds and violets on the nose. Medium to full body. Fine, integrated tannins and a silky texture. Lovely length and juiciness. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast(90):
A ripe blackberry aroma mixes with a touch of saline on the nose. The palate of this Tannat from a benchmark vintage is ripe and full in feel. Blackberry jam and spice flavors are ripe and satisfying, while this is warm and complete on the finish.
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Gravel Bar 2016
Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Washington
September Wine Box
3 wines picked with the utmost care!
Xavier Vignon Arcane XV Le Diable 2015
Mourverdre from Rhone, France
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Armida Maple Vineyards 2017
Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Golden West Pinot Noir 2018
Pinot Noir from Columbia Valley, Washington
Xavier Vignon Arcane XV Le Diable 2015
Mourverdre from Rhone, France
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Prelius Maremma Vermentino 2018
Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy
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Golden West 2018
Pinot Noir from Columbia Valley, Washington
July Wine Box
3 wines picked with the utmost care!
Fisher Vineyards Unity 2015
Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California
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Wine Makers Notes:
This Pinot Noir shows beautiful fruit driven aromatics and plush texture. Notes of cherry, plum and a hint of citrus peel lift from the glass. The palate follows with beautifully balanced bramble fruit, rhubarb and cherry reduction, accented by notes of crème brulee and mocha. Boasting a lengthy finish, the wine closes with a savory component of dried herbs and harmonious acidity.
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Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa
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Wine Makers Notes:
A powerful wine showing varietal character combining dark red and black fruit. The primary impression on the nose is ripe black fruit with subtle oak spice and herbs, yet vibrancy and depth in its fruit expression. The palate expresses the vintage by bringing together the masculine firmness and length of the Cabernet Sauvignon with a juicy, yummy, fruit core. A seamless integration of oak spice and oak tannin entwined with the Cabernet masculinity adds real depth and complexity to the wine.
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Campo Viejo Gran Riserva 2013
Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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Wine Makers Notes:
Ruby red color with gold trim. Bright and deep. Complex aromas. Great balance between fruit (cherries, black plums, ripe blackberries) and clear tones from wood (clove, pepper, vanilla and coconut). The sense of smell is even more intensified with the aromas that develop during aging in bottle. Smooth and balanced on the palate with a long and flavorful finish.
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James Suckling (92):
The blackberry aromas with hints of toasted oak and nuts are most attractive. Full-bodied, round and silky with a lovely finish. Lots of wood, but holds it together. Drink now.
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Tom Atkin Review (90):
Evidence of ongoing improvements at this large bodega under winemaker Elena Adell, this is a voluminous and commendable blend, especially in a year like 2013. Tempranillo-based with 15 Graciano and Mazuelo, it’s sappy, floral and elegant with subtle reduction and a core of sweet raspberry fruit. Not bad for 1.5m bottles. 2018-21. Alcohol: 13.5%
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Wine Enthusiast Review (90):
This red is lean, firm and focused, with cherry, tea, leafy, licorice and spice flavors mingling over firm tannins and juicy acidity. Savory, in the traditional style. Not big but balanced.
Fisher Vineyards Unity 2015
Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California
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Wine Makers Notes:
This Pinot Noir shows beautiful fruit driven aromatics and plush texture. Notes of cherry, plum and a hint of citrus peel lift from the glass. The palate follows with beautifully balanced bramble fruit, rhubarb and cherry reduction, accented by notes of crème brulee and mocha. Boasting a lengthy finish, the wine closes with a savory component of dried herbs and harmonious acidity.
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Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa
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Wine Makers Notes:
A powerful wine showing varietal character combining dark red and black fruit. The primary impression on the nose is ripe black fruit with subtle oak spice and herbs, yet vibrancy and depth in its fruit expression. The palate expresses the vintage by bringing together the masculine firmness and length of the Cabernet Sauvignon with a juicy, yummy, fruit core. A seamless integration of oak spice and oak tannin entwined with the Cabernet masculinity adds real depth and complexity to the wine.
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Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse 2018
Chardonnay from Pouilly-Fuisse, Macaonnay, Burgundy, France
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Wine Makers Notes:
The 2018 Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse opens with aromas of fresh red apples, honey and white flowers with elegant and rich flavors of toasted nuts and citrus. One of the purest expressions of this typical Burgundian grape.
Pair this wine alongside roasted salmon, shellfish, or creamy cheeses.
June Wine Box
3 wines picked with the utmost care!
Substance Vineyard Collection Northridge Merlot 2015
Merlot from Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Wine Makers Notes:
Merlot to the Max! Super complex, layers of black currant, cherry, pipe tobacco, cedar, saddle leather. Oozing with flavor and personality. This wine expresses so much that words are hard to come by. Find some of your own. Grand.
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Robert Parker Review (94):
The 2015 Merlot Northridge Vineyard wafts from the glass with complex aromas of red and black fruit compote, candied peel, tobacco leaf and loamy soil. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and chewy, with a sweet core of fruit that's complemented by plenty of savory complexity and a youthfully firm finish. This will need a few years in the cellar and should be worth following for a decade.
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Jeb Dunnuk Review (94):
Mulled spices, ripe black cherries, graphite, and hints of chocolate emerge from the 2015 Merlot Northridge Vineyard. It's medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant and layered, with a seamless texture that continues to gain depth and richness with time in the glass. Brought up in 40% new oak, it's an elegant, gorgeous wine.
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Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva 2018
Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Wine Makers Notes:
Intense red color with purplish hues. In the nose, it is an expressive wine with ripe black fruits, violets, spices and tobacco. In the mouth, it is wide and fleshy with a lingering finish.
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James Suckling Review (92):
Such impressive, pure blackberries and dark plums here with violets and gentle, leafy nuances, too. The round, rich fruit on the palate is really pristine and this offers much now, but more to come. Drink or hold.
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Paitin Barbaresco Sori Paitin Serraboella 2014
Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Wine Makers Notes:
Dark, mysterious and inviting. All about allure. Dark spices, menthol, sage, rosemary and dried flowers grace the palate in a dark, sumptuous Barbaresco.
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James Suckling Review (92):
The chocolate and hazelnut character to this red makes it complex and enticing considering the difficulty of the vintage. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a subtle finish. Very well done.
Substance Vineyard Collection Northridge Merlot 2015
Merlot from Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Wine Makers Notes:
Merlot to the Max! Super complex, layers of black currant, cherry, pipe tobacco, cedar, saddle leather. Oozing with flavor and personality. This wine expresses so much that words are hard to come by. Find some of your own. Grand.
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Robert Parker Review (94):
The 2015 Merlot Northridge Vineyard wafts from the glass with complex aromas of red and black fruit compote, candied peel, tobacco leaf and loamy soil. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and chewy, with a sweet core of fruit that's complemented by plenty of savory complexity and a youthfully firm finish. This will need a few years in the cellar and should be worth following for a decade.
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Jeb Dunnuk Review (94):
Mulled spices, ripe black cherries, graphite, and hints of chocolate emerge from the 2015 Merlot Northridge Vineyard. It's medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant and layered, with a seamless texture that continues to gain depth and richness with time in the glass. Brought up in 40% new oak, it's an elegant, gorgeous wine.
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Poema Cava Dulce
Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Penedes, Spain
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Wine Makers Notes:
Vibrant aromas of ripe peaches, pears and toasted bread with a hint of spice fill the nose. The palate is dry with a rich, creamy texture. Layers of flavor include orange rind and spice that persists through an elegant finish.
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Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva 2018
Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Wine Makers Notes:
Intense red color with purplish hues. In the nose, it is an expressive wine with ripe black fruits, violets, spices and tobacco. In the mouth, it is wide and fleshy with a lingering finish.
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James Suckling Review (92):
Such impressive, pure blackberries and dark plums here with violets and gentle, leafy nuances, too. The round, rich fruit on the palate is really pristine and this offers much now, but more to come. Drink or hold.
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