November Specials
Antica Fratta
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2019 Antica Fratta 'Essence Satèn' Franciacorta DOCG Brut
More savory than sweet, the 2019 Brut Satèn Franciacorta Essence opens with a blend of incense and Asian pear aromas. Seductively round yet focused, this flows across the palate with a soothing bead of silken bubbles, giving way to mineral-drench pit fruits and spices. It finishes with admirable length and potent, yet still remarkably fresh, leaving a pretty inner sweetness and mint suggestions to fade. The balance here is lovely.
Vinous Media
92 Points
Domaine Trapet-Rochelandet
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2023 Domaine Trapet-Rochelandet Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay
The 2023 Domaine Trapet-Rochelandet Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay is a finely detailed white Burgundy from Gevrey-Chambertin, showing lemon zest, green apple, white flowers, and orchard fruit alongside subtle hazelnut, brioche, and stony mineral notes. Barrel aging and malolactic fermentation give the wine a lightly creamy texture without sacrificing freshness. Elegant, balanced, and quietly complex, it finishes with clean citrus lift, refined mineral tension, and a polished Burgundian feel.
Aegerter
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2024 Aegerter 'Signature AA' Pinot Noir IGP
Hints of spice and vanilla play a supporting role to the cherry and raspberry fruit, while intricate herbal complexities wind in and out. It has nice soft, ripe mouthfeel and gentle tannins that deliver early drinkability and true Pinot Noir character at a reasonable price for the quality.
Alain Corica
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2022 Alain Corcia Bourgogne Pinot Noir
The Corcia Bourgogne Pinot Noir has a crisp nose with cranberry, cherry, and wild strawberry scents. Bright and punchy on the palate, with terrific fruit presence and tons of immediate pleasure. Juicy dark cherry, tobacco, menthol and licorice follow up in this well-structured, exuberant, and racy Bourgogne.
Marchand-Tawse
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2022 Marchand-Tawse Bourgogne Rouge Côte d’Or Pinot Noir
The 2022 Bourgogne Côte d’Or opens with red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and redcurrant, joined by dried rose, subtle spice, and a light earthy note. The palate is medium-bodied and juicy, with lively acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a supple, lightly rounded texture shaped by old-barrel élevage. It finishes fresh and persistent, with crunchy red fruit, gentle woodland spice, and a faint mineral-earthy edge.
Paitin
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2022 Paitin Langhe Freisa 'Bonina' DOC
The 2022 Freisa Bonina is a gorgeous, super-expressive wine. Rose petal, pine, dried herbs, crushed red berry fruit and orange peel are some of the many notes that open in the glass. I especially admire the energy and nuance here. Firm tannins will need a bit of time to soften, but this is quite promising.
Vinous Media
93 Points
Scherrer
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2017 Scherrer Pinot Noir 'Hallberg Vineyard' Green Valley
The 2017 Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard is fabulous. Rich, pliant and super-expressive, the Hallberg is so satisfying. Plush contours and deep, layered fruit give the 2017 so much allure. Although the 2017 is incredibly appealing today, it also has the stuffing to age.
Vinous Media
94 Points
