Wine Profiles

93 Point Vintage: 2013 Skyhook Red Blend Sonoma County
  • by Greg Martellotto

93 Point Vintage: 2013 Skyhook Red Blend Sonoma County

Two great tastes that taste great together. Yes, we’re talking about chocolate and peanut butter....

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Crowd-Pleasing Chardonnay: 2021 M by Martellotto Chardonnay Santa Barbara
  • by Greg Martellotto

Crowd-Pleasing Chardonnay: 2021 M by Martellotto Chardonnay Santa Barbara

Martellotto is one of the most award-winning wineries in Santa Barbara County. Informed by Old...

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97 Point Primitivo di Manduria: 2021 Tenute Piccini Prima Festa Primitivo Di Manduria DOC
  • by Greg Martellotto

97 Point Primitivo di Manduria: 2021 Tenute Piccini Prima Festa Primitivo Di Manduria DOC

Rarely do we start off by talking about the outside of a bottle, rather than...

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"Terrific Vintage" ~Jeb Dunnuck: 2020 M by Martellotto Grenache Santa Barbara County
  • by Greg Martellotto

"Terrific Vintage" ~Jeb Dunnuck: 2020 M by Martellotto Grenache Santa Barbara County

I'm positive that today's offer will blow your mind. It comes from a top single...

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Spectacular 99-Point vintage: 2018 Meadowcroft Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
  • by Greg Martellotto

Spectacular 99-Point vintage: 2018 Meadowcroft Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Enthusiast named the 2005 vintage of today’s wine a top 100 Cellar Selection, indicating...

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95 Point Napa Cabernet: 2016 Mira Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville Napa Valley
  • by Greg Martellotto

95 Point Napa Cabernet: 2016 Mira Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville Napa Valley

If you're like us, when you hear the phrase "2016 Napa Cab" your curiosity is sparked. But...

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94 Point Vintage: 2016 LaMontagne Kessler-Haak Vineyard Pinot Noir Sta Rita Hills Clone 115
  • by Greg Martellotto

94 Point Vintage: 2016 LaMontagne Kessler-Haak Vineyard Pinot Noir Sta Rita Hills Clone 115

Pinot Noir lovers are increasingly turning to Santa Rita Hills for excellent bottles that won’t...

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96 Point Chianti: 2021 Tenute Piccini Poggio Al Sale Chianti DOCG
  • by Greg Martellotto

96 Point Chianti: 2021 Tenute Piccini Poggio Al Sale Chianti DOCG

Do you have a favorite everyday Chianti? If not, we’re about to introduce you to...

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99 Point Tuscan Cabernet Dream: 2018 Corte Medicea Eklektos Super Tuscan
  • by Greg Martellotto

99 Point Tuscan Cabernet Dream: 2018 Corte Medicea Eklektos Super Tuscan

The history of the SuperTuscan category is now legendary: A group of anarchistic and revolutionary...

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96 Point Vintage: 2018 Chateau Sainte-Barbe "Men & Gus" Cuvee Bordeaux Superieur
  • by Greg Martellotto

96 Point Vintage: 2018 Chateau Sainte-Barbe "Men & Gus" Cuvee Bordeaux Superieur

Cuvée, when referring to still wine, usually indicates a blend that a winery is particularly...

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2x 94 Point Brunello di Montalcino: 2016 Scopone Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG
  • by Greg Martellotto

2x 94 Point Brunello di Montalcino: 2016 Scopone Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG

When we have the opportunity to offer a 2016 Brunello, we jump on it. 2016...

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More than 1300 Years of Winemaking History: 2018 Bibbiani Chianti Montalbano DOCG
  • by Greg Martellotto

More than 1300 Years of Winemaking History: 2018 Bibbiani Chianti Montalbano DOCG

Winter is so close. For some of you, the temperature is probably already winter-ish, and...

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