{"title":"Extraordinary European Reds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2015-benegas-malbec-estate-mendoza","title":"2015 Benegas Malbec Estate Mendoza","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/blogs\/news\/bhw-insight-on-wines-of-mendoza-argentina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/blogs\/news\/bhw-insight-on-wines-of-mendoza-argentina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eead BHW Insights on Argentina 2018 Report here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Benegas family produced the malbecs that caused me to fall hard for Mendoza, some twenty years ago. This is a storied estate and quality is always very high. Only recently, these wines have returned to the United States, and I couldn't be more pleased. I cannot think of another Cabernet in the world where Michel Rolland and Paul Hobbs had a hand in the production, let alone for a wine under $30! This is real deal Cabernet from the Benegas estate vineyards. The wine is fresh, light and dances in the mouth. It's not over the top heavy. Rather, the oak is tame and interlaced elegantly. There is a purity to this wine that underscores why Mendoza Cabernet may be the best quality and value Cabernet in the universe. Highly recommended!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 19th century, Don Tiburcio Benegas was already a firm believer in the terroir of Mendoza long before grapes were a cash crop anywhere in the Americas. His early plantings of Bordeaux varieties make up the sprawling Benegas estate that’s now \u003cstrong\u003ean icon across South America.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their Estate Cabernet Sauvignon vines are gently watered by Andes snowmelt that lets Cab ripen beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of chocolate, walnuts, spices and berries follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a savory finish. The hints of tobacco and tea are really interesting here. Drink now. 93JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8199228981351,"sku":"BHW-14692782","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1_fdd4e14b-ade0-4b64-8323-129d6acd83ad.jpg?v=1605952891"},{"product_id":"podere-sapaio-volpolo-bolgheri-cabernet-blend-93js","title":"2015 Podere Sapaio Volpolo Bolgheri Cabernet Blend","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuscany native Carlo Ferrini is an internationally famous wine expert and winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e. Podere Sapaio has been a great success story in Bolgheri, with this wine landing on the Wine Spectator list of Top 100 wines two years in the row! Given that the Volpolo is a fraction of the cost of the super Tuscan wines from neighboring vineyards,\u003cstrong\u003e this is truly a real deal steal\u003c\/strong\u003e.  A stellar example of Tuscany’s ability to make its own magic with traditional Bordeaux grapes, Volpolo’s dark fruits, minerals and herbs finish in the mouth with smooth and elegant tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eA big and persuasive wine, this \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Tuscan is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and 15% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e. These traditional Bordeaux grapes create a beautiful expression of the Bolgheri Rosso D.O.C. terroir when grown in this region. An exciting combination of black currant, black cherry, violet, cedar and cigar box flavors highlight on the bright nose that evolves into dark fruit, herb and bitter chocolate hints in the mouth. A vivid but balanced acidity \u003cstrong\u003eframes the smooth and elegant tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eFrom the heart of Bolgheri an area where the grapes breathe the sea and the air. This magnificent “Super Tuscan” rose from the ground in the late 1990s. Innovation and passion is what sets this winery apart from others. The Podere Sapaio “Volpolo” 2015 shows exceptional depth. Dark, deep in colour it flashes hints of dark plums, ripe cherries, and toasted cedar. With the blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon the Merlot and Petit Verdot really balance the tannic structure on this wine. Great with roasted meats or sharp cheeses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Felipe Leiva, Sommelier @ ESCA, New York, NY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eFresh blackcurrant character as well as minerals, jasmine and some eucalyptus. Full-bodied with grippy tannins and a juicy, driven finish. Drink in 2020. 93JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .1pt 0in .1pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottles of this Wine***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8351345868903,"sku":"BHW-14316067","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1_8bd13dda-1496-4899-9beb-4490c5a1edc4.jpg?v=1605958445"},{"product_id":"2016-nesios-cabernet-sangiovese-igt","title":"2016 Nesios Cabernet-Sangiovese Super Tuscan IGT","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBest-Selling Super Tuscan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBHW Direct Import Exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or more bottles of this wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs demand for Tuscan Sangiovese\/Bordeaux varietal blends soars, may we present to you, dear wine lovers, a truly stellar wine worthy of the Super Tuscan category (minus the $200 price tag). Loved by European critics, Nesios Toscana, 2016 has arrived on U.S. shores, exclusively via BHW. A shimmering ruby red, this wine sighs with intense dark cherry, blackberry and plum aromas as chocolate, spices and Tuscan herbs tumble across the palate. Drink on its own or with your favorite Italian dish, you simply can't go wrong. Believe us, this wine will draw plenty of compliments from admiring friends--maybe get a case?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCrafted with painstaking care, from hand-harvested grapes to the pitch perfect aging in oak barrels, this is a masterclass in balance. It undulates effortlessly between velvety softness, moderate acidity and structural tannins, showcasing the elegance of Sangiovese with the force of Cabernet. Fresh berries and a refined finish make Nesios Tosanca 2016 the perfect match for just about any Italian dish.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlend: Sangiovese 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Corte de Medicea \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCorte Medicea winery was born from a passion for the Tuscan winemaking tradition. From its desire to follow the footsteps of the region’s greatest winemakers, Corte Medicea creates wines that express their vision of life as simple and pleasant but also intriguing and mysterious. The Corte Medicea vineyards are situated on picturesque rolling hills at an altitude of 380\/400 meters, with clay\/loam soils in the south of Tuscany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWinemaker, Andrea Bernardini, has previously worked with Poggio Bonelli and Ruffino in Tuscany, and beyond in South Africa, Romania and Greece. 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This wine stole the \u003cstrong\u003eBest in Show\u003c\/strong\u003e award at the Global Wine Challenge and was \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eawarded the #1 wine among all entrants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't had a chance to taste Bordeaux varietal wines from Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, this is a hot new region. Extreme diurnal temperature shifts yield ripe fruit, but the cool nights allow for freshness and acidity in the grapes. This is a contrast to say, Paso Robles, where the night time temperatures persist into the 80s and above. As a result, Paso wines show more dried fruit, baked flavors, and higher alcohol. Happy Canyon wines show a more elegant and graceful harmony of fruit and acid balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Galloni has this to say about the Santa Barbara region, \u003cem\u003e\"..with few exceptions, these wines remain under the radar and very fairly priced relative to global peers\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Martellotto \"Riserva\" 2016 was in barrel for 14 months. The barrel aging led to a wine that has developed an incredible depth of flavors, and an intoxicating nose. The 2016 version is \u003cstrong\u003esoft, fruity, and lively\u003c\/strong\u003e. As with most of the Martellotto wines, artful blending is the key to success. The wine is a \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux blend of 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Malbec.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Il Capoccia\" means \"Bossman\" in Southern Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine is bottled in a heavy gauge Bordeaux bottle that gives it an air of gravitas. If you are lucky enough to grab a bottle of this wine, it will impress you and surprise the Napa and Bordeaux lover too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalwineawards.co\/awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e#1 wine selected Best in Show at Global Wine Challenge in Las Vegas.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalwineawards.co\/awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAwarded 97pts\u003c\/a\u003e by a panel of judges that tasted blind and included two Master Sommeliers and a Master of Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottles of this Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martellotto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32754854264935,"sku":"MARW16","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/red-wine-2016-martellotto-il-capoccia-reserve-happy-canyon-of-santa-barbara-red-blend-1.jpg?v=1627223094"},{"product_id":"2015-chateau-la-garde-rouge-pessac-leognan-bordeaux","title":"2015 Chateau La Garde Rouge Pessac-Leognan Bordeaux","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePessac is where it's at in 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese wines are awesome now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBHW has the lowest price \u003cem\u003eanywhere\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or more bottles of this wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a 96pt Vintage (WA) where Pessac-Leognan was the star of the Left Bank, this is a wine to stockpile for both short and longer term drinking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated south of Bordeaux centre sits one of the appellation's finest gravel outcrops. Château La Garde was one of the first vineyard estates to make a conscious commitment to preserve and protect the natural environment and adopt integrated viticulture. It is now \"Terra Vitis\" certified which is an approach resulting in the production of premium quality grapes, mindful of both man and the environment. Powerful and revealing intense colour, the red wines of Château La Garde Pessac-Léognan are well-structured and concentrated and ideal for ageing. Round, supple and alluring, the wines reflect the elegance and finesse of the terroir and today feature among the elite of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. \u003cstrong\u003eAt a fraction of the price of a more famous winery in the area, Ch. Pape Clement, this wine is a steal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViolet, dark-berry and stone aromas follow through to a medium to full body. Linear and very fine. Tight and fresh. \u003cstrong\u003ePrecise and beautiful. A serious young red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink in 2022. ~ 93pts JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a stylish wine, with acidity, firm tannins and layers of blackberry and black-currant fruits. A blend of almost equal proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, its richness comes from the ripe fruits and layered structure that now shows the beginnings of maturity. 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By raising the level and recognition of Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has been commended by every major wine publication in the world and acknowledged as an innovator. Since the early 1990's, Gaja has expanded his empire into Tuscany with significant vineyards in Montalcino and Bolgheri. Today, his two daughters Gaia and Rossana manage the extensive land holdings and global distribution of this important brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is a dark, plush and succulent red wine with seamless overall integration. Angelo Gaja makes his wines with broad brush strokes that form shapes of perfect harmony and grandeur. He seems less interested in the minutiae, much in the same way an impressionist painter creates a portrait without consideration for the gritty details of reality. Continuing with my art metaphor, \u003cstrong\u003eI'll venture to say that this is a big-picture wine that embraces bold fruit, oak spice, acidity and tannin in one overwhelming and warm embrace.\u003c\/strong\u003e I\u003cstrong\u003e usually score the Sugarille a point or two higher, but this year the Rennina won my heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ 95pts, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of orange peel, dark fruit and bark. Dried mushroom, too. Full body and extremely polished and velvety tannins that are plush but compacted. Delicious finish. 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The estate was one of the first wineries in Montalcino to bottle Brunello and it is one of the largest estates in area with over 1,400 acres. Given the size of the winery, it is amazing that this winery consistently produces on of the most sought after and awarded wines each vintage. 2013 was a four star vintage and the wines are enjoyable now and will improve with age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast exclaimed about this vintage, \"Energy and elegance are hallmarks of the 2013 Brunello vintage. These wines boast remarkable aging potential, and will greatly reward your patience.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2013 Brunello di Montalcino \u003cstrong\u003elives up to the impeccable reputation garnered by this estate over the years.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a profound and beautifully rendered Sangiovese that delivers bold and luscious fruit quality with \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry and spicy plum at the start. The bouquet follows through with mild oak notes of smoke, tar and toasted nut. There is another aromatic component that includes crushed stone and dried herb or mint.\u003c\/strong\u003e This Brunello shows elegant evolution in the glass and \u003cstrong\u003epromises a very long aging future ahead\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some 200,000 bottles were made, so it should be easy to locate this excellent wine. ~ 96pts, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright red. Pure, refined red cherry and wild strawberry aromas and flavors complicated by sweet spices and aromatic herbs. Deep and multilayered, the wine boasts polished tannins and a harmonious acid spine that lifts and extends the red fruit on the long, suave finish. An essence of Sant’Angelo in Colle with bigger body and palate weight than, for example, the Brunellos of Montosoli, but still sleek and refined as the best wines of Sant’Angelo in Colle can be. The cool-climate-styled 2013 vintage is precisely the type of year in which Il Poggione excels: \u003cstrong\u003ethis lovely, focused wine is the best \u003cem\u003eclassico\u003c\/em\u003e Brunello from Il Poggione in years. 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Eubea means labor overseen by absolute quality: quality combining intelligence, determination, respect for terroir and history in a whole area. This quality leads to the realization of wines with great and profound expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith an important family history of winemaking, Eugenia Sasso leads the family winery with passion. Her father, Francesco is the teacher, with more than fifty years as a leading winemaker personality in the Basilicata Region and advocate of Aglianico del Vulture wine throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"cave of Bandits\" takes it name from the era of the Southern Brigandage whose undisputed leader Carmine Crocco lived on the property, a feared and respected man who guarded the house. In time, the house would become the center of the organization where all important decisions were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGarnet red and of remarkable intensity, dark and consistent. Massively rich and seductive bouquet, alternating clear aromas of ripe cherry, marasca, cocoa powder, tobacco and coffee beans. The understated oak provides elegance and refinement. Splendidly gentle and balanced, smooth and fascinating on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasiliciata is home to a thriving brigand culture that gives hero status to the bandits rumored to hide in this rugged territory. The 2013 Aglianico del Vulture Covo dei Briganti is dedicated to the notion of this romantic brigandage. The wine is austere and deep with dark shadows and rough transitions. It is a seductive and unpredictable red wine with dark fruit tones, volcanic stone and exotic spice. 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Buglioni’s secret is using Amarone’s forgotten original recipe – and aging it extra-long until the texture is pure perfection. A wine of such expressive decadence that everyone deserves this experience!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlend: 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta\u003cbr\u003eVineyards: Vineyards in Sant’Ambrogio, Cariano\u003cbr\u003eCooperage: 24 months in 20% new French barrique, then 12 months in bottle\u003cbr\u003eABV: 16.4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn June 1993, Alfredo Buglioni purchased an old farmhouse surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in Valpolicella Classico, northwest of Verona, Italy. After only two months in the Buglionis’ new home, and without any knowledge of\u003cbr\u003ehow to prune, harvest or store the precious wine grapes surrounding their farmhouse, the vineyards were ready to be harvested. Initially, each vintage was a joyous event shared with friends and collaborators, but soon the Buglionis’ vision and passion allowed them to dream that they could become “real” winemakers. In 2000 — after renovating the farmhouse and its underground cellars — the Buglionis turned to the prestigious Oenology Institute of San Michele all’Adige in Trento, Italy, to find a young enologist to join them in their new adventure as wine producers. Diego Bertoni took up the challenge and is still their enologist today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003eThis wine has serious tannins, even in the massive Amarone context, and you’ll have to go for them to find this exciting. Plenty of prune, bitter-chocolate and clove character. Long, intense, dry finish of some complexity. Drink or hold. ~92JS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnticing aromas of cassis, cocoa and underbrush lead the nose. The dense palate offers blackberry jam, tobacco and licorice alongside firm, polished tannins. Drink 2019–2026. ~91WE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 4 bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19474076631143,"sku":"BUGAM13","price":47.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2013-buglioni-amarone-della-valpolicella-classica-l-amarone-1.jpg?v=1606023849"},{"product_id":"2014-tommasone-per-e-palummo-ischia-rosso","title":"2014 Tommasone Per e Palummo Ischia Rosso","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Winemaking; no additives. Organic farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis rare wine is for lovers of indigenous So. Italian wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink History: From an area that has produced wine since 700BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea Breezes, Volcanic soils, from the second DOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBHW has the lowest price anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 bottles of wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIschia was known to the Greeks as Enaria - the land of the vines. And, the Italians knew it is a unique and special place for winemaking, so they awarded it the second DOC in 1966. Very small amounts of wines are produced in Ischia and an even smaller amount lands in the US. \u003cstrong\u003eGrab this wine before it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer E Palummo (pronounced as par a paloummo)  is a way to call Piedirosso grape. The grape itself is black and dark and perhaps when people crushed the grapes with their feet in the past, they were left with \"red feet\". Another idea is that the stem itself has three red branches that look like a pigeon's foot. To learn more about this amazing grape and the wines from it, click \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/blogs\/wine-regions\/are-you-on-a-amalfi-coast-vacation-here-are-the-wines-you-should-be-ordering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiedirosso is the everyday red wine in Ischia and along Campania's coast. If you've traveled to the region, you may have experienced the wine at the local enoteca. Or, you may have had this wine in a blended form with the more well known Aglianico, particularly from Taurasi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAt Tommasone they harvest the Piedirosso from their vineyards in Montezunta, Sant Angelo, and Serrana Fontana at the end of September early October.  Spontaneous fermentation takes place in stainless steel.  After the malolactic is done, the wine rests for 6 months before bottling.  Ruby red with garnet hues this wine has ripe red and blackberries aromas that carries in the mouth with vibrant acidity.  Great with tomato sauce dishes, fish soups, white meat, and roasted potatoes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Pietra di Tommassone is a historical Ischia island winery that ceased to operate when Tommaso Monti aka Tommasone died in the 80's. Antonio, Tommaso's son at the time was in Germany running a small hotel and restaurant. In 2000 he decided that was time to spend his efforts on the land and vines he inherited; La Pietra was back in business as Tommasone.  Lucia, Antonio's daughter, took over the operation in the vineyards and in the winery in 2009.  Born in Germany, she studied winemaking and practiced working in the Mosel and in Friuli.  Passionate about the land of her family she won the respect and admiration of the locals.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly about 5000 cases are produced. Some older vines are alberello \"bush trees\".   The altitude (over 600ft),  the soil - the typical \"tufo Verde\"  green tufa - a siliceous calcareous and friable rock rich of phosphorus and potassium, coming from volcanic eruptions, plus clay sediments on the top. 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An elegant, round, and rich mid palate with attractive texture and excellent acidity, Padlock, our Bordeaux blend, is sexy but well balanced with good depth and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret sauce in Picayune is just that, secret. The origin of the highly prized grapes that end up in a bottle of Picayune are kept secret because \u003cstrong\u003ethe wines from these vineyards are sold at much higher prices under other labels\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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He was one of the original \"Barolo Boys.\" He authored the textbook on the region around Alba, ever studious of the soils and the Nebbiolo grape. Antonio Galloni wrote that this wine, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Could be one of the surprises of the vintage.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave a look at this table and you'll understand that this \"normale\" wine is the lowest price 93pt rated Barolo from Wine Advocate from 2014. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/Screen_Shot_2019-02-22_at_00.16.09_large.png?v=1550823455\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThis was a very expensive year to make wine. The team at Domenico Clerico had to deal with three devastating hail storms and were forced to use helicopters (something that is no longer allowed today) for vineyard treatments. Happily, the 2014 Barolo seems to have moved past its difficult birth. Tasted today at this young stage in its evolution, the wine is steady and intense with lovely berry tones that rise delicately to the top. The mouthfeel is also richer and more complete than I expected. The blend is 90% Nebbiolo from Ginestra and 10% from Mosconi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eI wrote about the passing of Domenico Clerico last year. He left us in July 2017 after a long illness. This year I tasted with his widow Giuliana and winemaker Oscar Arrivabene. I wanted to repost a memory from the last time I tasted directly with Domenico Clerico: When I tasted with Domenico Clerico just three years prior in this same room, I remember the pure sense of vitality and enthusiasm that radiated off this legendary vintner. His soulful energy permeated the entire room like warm rays of sunshine pouring through those transparent glass walls. Domenico was inexhaustible. He proudly introduced his line of new releases and then brought me down to the cellar to show me all his vinous treasures and keepsakes. Domenico was a lean and wiry man with a thick mane of gray hair, a broad smile and penetrating eyes that always looked straight ahead. He will be remembered for his game-changing contributions to the stylistic evolution of Barolo. Domenico Clerico is a modernist who succeeded in articulating a contemporary voice for the Nebbiolo grape. He farmed vineyards in Monforte d'Alba to produce the legendary wine Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra (now called Ciabot Mentin), Barolo Pajana and Barolo Per Cristina from the Mosconi cru. With a leased parcel in Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Domenico Clerico made his Barolo Aeroplan Servaj. In local dialect, the term means “wild airplane” and is what the young, high-spirited Domenico was nicknamed by his father. ~93WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottles of this wine*** \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19706010927207,"sku":"DCBA14","price":49.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1_aa53aef7-8298-4bcf-8eca-cef223a68381.jpg?v=1605973206"},{"product_id":"2017-bodega-polo-herencia-trabajo-malbec-valle-de-uco-mendoza","title":"2017 Bodega Polo Herencia Trabajo Malbec Valle de Uco Mendoza","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Arrival from Outstanding Argentine vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrrigated by Andean snowmelt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from prized La Consulta vineyard in Uco Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBHW Direct Import Exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 bottles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodega Polo is a new BHW Direct Import from a winery with a long history and \u003cstrong\u003evineyards located in the Beverly Hills of Uco Valley in La Consulta\u003c\/strong\u003e. After fully renovating and upgrading an existing winery property in 2011, the family has relaunched with incredible hand-drawn labels that tell the story of their Heritage and Work on the land amongst the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine of purity. It is not overly oaked, sweet, or cloying. It's a well-balanced, lively wine that is a pleasure to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polo's say, \"Herencia means Inheriting, which implies staying together through time, honoring our family values. TRABAJO means Work. Sun, water from the Andes, good people. All this inhabits each and every bottle. \u003cstrong\u003eBelieve it, there’s life in there, there are hidden sensations and there’s joy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: Dark and deep purple like the night with an expressive nose that is pristine and alluring. Red fruits, a light toasty oak and vanilla in the nose carries into the flavors in the mouth. \u003cstrong\u003eThe wine is like velvet in the mouth; it's that good.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVines: 20+ year old from 3000+ feet toward the Andes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 10 months in 20% 2nd and 3rd year old oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/blogs\/news\/bhw-insight-on-wines-of-mendoza-argentina\"\u003eGreg Martellotto's review\u003c\/a\u003e from his trip to Argentina in 2018 where he tasted over 600 wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slightly tarry edge to the nose with ripe dark berries that follow to the palate and deliver a sensationally silky feel with plush, long and juicy appeal. Drink or hold. ~ 92JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20235599773799,"sku":"BPHTMA17","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2017-bodega-polo-herencia-trabajo-malbec-valle-de-uco-mendoza-1.jpg?v=1605999204"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-pontet-canet-pauillac","title":"2016 Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2016 Pontet-Canet is absolutely breathtaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful, ample and racy in the glass, the 2016 is one of the most exquisitely well-balanced young Pontet-Canets I can remember tasting. Savory, high-toned aromatics and brisk mineral notes lend energy and delineation as this vivid wonderfully alive wine opens up in the glass. The flavors are dark and incisive, but it is the wine's total sense of harmony that is most compelling. All of the elements are simply in the right place. The 2016 is tremendous. It's as simple as that. As is often the case, Pontet-Canet is one of the most singular wines in Bordeaux. Alfred Tesseron could have chosen to play things safe when he took over the management of the estate in the mid-1990s. Instead, he chose a very different path. \u003cstrong\u003eNo proprietor in Bordeaux has taken more risks over the last two decades than Alfred Tesseron.\u003c\/strong\u003e A commitment to \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamic farming,\u003c\/strong\u003e sustainability across the entire estate more broadly, and the adoption of new concepts for Bordeaux, such as aging a portion of the wine in terra cotta, set Pontet-Canet apart from other properties in Pauillac and the Left Bank. Not surprisingly, the wine is also starkly different from the wines of neighboring estates.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~99VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReminding me of the 2010 and, I suspect, a wine that will merit a triple-digit rating in a decade or so\u003c\/strong\u003e (I tasted this on multiple occasions and thought it was perfect on one of them), the 2016 Château Pontet-Canet comes from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Petit Verdot that spent 16 months in 50% new French oak, 35% in concrete amphora, and the rest in second fill oak. Thrilling notes of pure crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, crushed mint, graphite, and crushed rock notes all emerge from this deep, powerful, yet elegant Pauillac. The style of this wine has become more and more finesse-driven and pure, yet it hasn’t lost a beat on concentration or length. This singular, beautiful Pontet-Canet needs 7-8 years of cellaring (it has some accessibility today given its purity and balance) and will keep for 4-5 decades. ~98+JD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThe blend of the 2016 Pontet-Canet is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Around 55% of the wine was aged in new French oak barrels, 15% in two-year-old barrels and 35% in cement amphorae for 16 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with opulent scents of plum preserves, spice cake, hoisin and crème de cassis with fragrant wafts of potpourri, wood smoke and rose hip tea. Medium to full-bodied, rich and decadent, with loads of spicy layers, it has a firm, velvety texture with great freshness and incredible depth, finishing very long and on a compelling mineral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e2016 marks the 40th vintage at Pontet-Canet for Alfred Tesseron. Winemaker Jean-Michel Comme mentioned it was wet at the beginning of the year, but thankfully the weather changed in late June. Thus, 2016 was a more normal\/typical mildew year, so the disease pressure wasn’t too much of an issue. Then it was very dry until fall. He believes the vintage could be compared to 1961 or 2010. The result is an uninhibited, truly singular showing of Pontet-Canet this year—perhaps the richest, most sumptuous and hedonic expression of the vintage of all the great Left Bank wines. \u003cspan\u003e~ 98, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aromas of ripe blackcurrants, iodine, sweet tobacco and fresh flowers are spellbinding. Full-bodied with mouth-expanding, massive and natural tannins. Impressive fruit with hints of prunes. The finish is long and powerful. Needs six to seven years to soften and come together. 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The palate is fresh and vibrant with supple and balanced tannins. The harmonious finish and aftertaste are long and persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTasted from barrel, the 2016 Tignanello will be released next year in April. This celebrated red blend is of course mostly Sangiovese with about 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. If 2015 is an ideal vintage for Tuscan blended reds made with the great Bordeaux varieties, the 2016 vintage is better suited to Italian grapes such as Sangiovese. 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Also, being ready to disrupt them.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJosh Phelps is the son of well known winemaker, Chris Phelps. Chris' background includes experience at Petrus, as the first winemaker at Dominus, and nine years at Caymus. Talk about pedigree! Josh grew up around the vines and the opportunity to great his own brand was too tempting to pass up. Given his local's access and neighborhood friends, the grapes that go into this wine include vineyards that are adjacent to Silver Oak and Beckstoffer's Dr. Crane. If that doesn't mean anything to you, know that Cabs from those vineyards regularly sell for $100-200\/btl or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBHW has scored an incredible deal on this Cab, from the exceptional 2016 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlend: \u003c\/span\u003e86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Malbec, 0.5% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Tasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBroodingly deep ruby in color, 2016 Steady State shows fragrant notes of cassis buds, ripe red and black cherries, as well as warm, complex aromas of blackberry brambles, wild rosemary and lavender. Intense and focused on the palate, the tannins are well-proportioned, lending elegance and charm throughout the long, aromatic finish. While drinkable upon release, this wine has the balance and structure to drink nicely for 8 to 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive, vanilla-dusted violet aromas with blackcurrants and purple cherries. The palate delivers a very succulent array of fresh ripe berries and plums in a fleshy, approachable style. 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Huge Discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine has improved with time in bottle; Singing now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping on 12 bottles or more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDUORUM Wines started in January 2007 as an expression of wishes of João Portugal Ramos and José Maria Soares Franco wishes to join their activities as professional winemakers in one wine production project from Douro region, with unique characteristics and an international dimension. The Duo are both leading winemakers in Duoro and Alentejo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a field blend from 100+ year old vines farmed on steep cliffs overlooking the Duoro river. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_div_vinificacao\" class=\"caract droidr t13 cinza66\"\u003eMaceration is at low temperature with robotized treading in stainless steel “laggares” (troughs). 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It is dense, tightly structured with mineral and fruit tannins. There is a ripe juicy background of plum jelly and acidity. 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In 1987 they began to bottle and sell under the Jean-Michel Gerin brand. In 1988 Gerin made his first purchase of vines in La Grandes Places and added to his holdings in 1996, with the purchase of land on La Landonne. Today, the estate covers 12ha in the Côte-Rôtie appellation where Jean has now been joined by his two sons, Michael and Alexis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny 1.4 hectare lieu-dit, Les Grandes Places (The Great Place) is composed of micaschiste on steeply terraced hillside vineyards that face South-Southeast. \u003cstrong\u003eNearly a quarter of the vines are 80+ years old and most of the vines are over 40\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand harvested (tractors can’t negotiate the terraces) and picked by descending downhill with a basket strapped behind. Macerated for 30 days. \u003cstrong\u003eAged in 100% new oak for 24 months.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright purple with an explosively perfumed bouquet that displays ripe, spice-tinged blackberry, cherry compote, incense and smoky bacon scents, backed by vanilla and mocha qualities. Huge mouthfeel, it is a wine with power and sustainability. Offers palate-staining dark fruit liqueur, vanilla and candied violet flavors that are lifted and given focus by a jolt of juicy acidity. Youthfully firm tannins build steadily through a strikingly long, penetrating finish that repeats the blue fruit and floral qualities. Ages gracefully for 10+ years from vintage date. Will perfectly accompany red meats and games, charcuteries, strong cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgeous, with a core of raspberry and plum pâte de fruit flavors spilling forth in wave after wave, but still harnessed in the end by deeply embedded acidity and racy graphite notes. The finish is fueled by extra singed apple wood and black tea nuances, while the fruit smolders. Best from 2022 through 2043. 20 cases imported. ~96WS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright purple. An explosively perfumed bouquet displays ripe, spice-tinged blackberry, cherry compote, incense and smoky bacon scents, backed by vanilla and mocha qualities. Offers palate-staining dark fruit liqueur, vanilla and candied violet flavors that are lifted and given focus by a jolt of juicy acidity. 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Indeed, 90% of St. Julien consists of vineyards associated with a classified estate. It's important to remember that much of the Glana's current vineyards were acquired from the 3rd Growth Ch. Lagrange, updated and renovated since 1999. The vineyard is planted to 65% Cabernet and 35% Merlot and covered in Garonne gravel. The wine sees about 40% new French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil his recent passing, Professor Denis Dubourdieu advised the winemaking. He also consulted at Cheval Blanc and Ch. Margaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople often ask for aged wine, but the marketplace focuses on selling current releases. Here is an opportunity to stock up on some quality Bordeaux that has hit its stride.\u003cstrong\u003e If you love mushroomy terroir, wet stone, Cabernet and gravel, this is a wine for you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the privileged soil of St.-Julien, this is an opulently rich wine. The weight is obvious as is the sweet fruit. But there is complexity as well, spice and black currant fruit powerful and concentrated. \u003cstrong\u003eFor long-term aging\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~92WE, Cellar Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottles or more of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29160867430503,"sku":"288548","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/chat_5e3233e4-3fb3-4448-b5ef-9570c2845727.jpg?v=1605944009"},{"product_id":"2012-lecheneaut-nuits-saints-georges-1er-cru-les-pruliers-1","title":"2012 Lecheneaut Nuits Saints Georges Premier Cru Les Pruliers","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the heart of Burgundy’s Nuits-St-Georges comes a Pinot Noir that defies all expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Considered one of the best 1er crus from this estate, the Lecheneaut brothers coax terroir into their Pinot Noir, no matter what challenges each vintage brings. \u003c\/span\u003eIn 2012, the result was clean flavors of fresh cherry and raspberry, lifted up by aromas of crushed violets and rose with an earthy, mushroomy finish. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you’ve wondered why there’s hype about Burgundy, this wine says it all. Even Allen Meadows of Burghound calls this wine \"Sweet Spot Outstanding\".    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2012 vintage in Burgundy was excellent offering ripe fruit with exceptional balance and purity of fruit. The Lechenaut Nuits-St-Georges is an authentic pinot noir, varietally correct, with a deep ruby hue and enchanting aromatics of fresh cherry, strawberry, and rose. With a few more years in the bottle those will soften beautifully and reveal savory tones of leather, dried florals and dusty earth. \u003c\/span\u003eMade completely from their own vines, Domaine Lecheneaut focuses on a family plot of just 10 hectares allowing the two brothers a laser focus on quality in the fields and the cellar. From biodynamic farming to judicious use of new oak and these wines are completely handcrafted and incredibly limited. \u003cstrong\u003eAdd in Jurassic limestone and chalky clay soils and the Lecheneaut bottlings become ones to savor and cherish\u003c\/strong\u003e--get this while you still can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many of the wines in this range, the 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Pruliers is quite expressive today. There is more than enough depth in the fruit to match the incisive Pruliers tannin. Crushed flowers, sweet tobacco and licorice add nuance as the wine gradually opens up in the glass. The 2012 Pruliers is both incisive and also silky, showing the contrasts that is one of the things that makes top-flight red Burgundy so compelling. In the 2012 the malos were quite long, so there is good reason to think the 2012 will be slow to fully reveal itself in bottle. ~ 94pts, VM\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29255633371239,"sku":"BHN-7298494","price":79.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2015DomaineChanson_LesVergelesses_1erCruPernand-Vergelesse_70c10834-32e7-44e6-be2a-3b535449e44f.webp?v=1685499006"},{"product_id":"2012-lecheneaut-nuits-st-georges-au-chouillet-vieilles-vignes","title":"2012 Lecheneaut Nuits-St.-Georges Au Chouillet Vieilles Vignes","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the heart of Burgundy’s Cote de Nuits comes a Pinot Noir that defies all expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from 50 year-old vines across three parcels, the Lecheneaut brothers coax terroir into their Pinot Noir, no matter what challenges each vintage brings. In 2012, the ripe and hearty vintage is uplifted with crushed blackberry and raspberry and aromas of crushed violets and rose with an earthy finish. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you’ve wondered why there’s hype about Burgundy, this wine says it all.     \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lechenaut Gevrey Chambertin is an authentic pinot noir, varietally correct, with a deep ruby hue and enchanting aromatics of fresh cherry, strawberry, and rose. With a few more years in the bottle those will soften beautifully and reveal savory tones of leather, dried florals and dusty earth. Made completely from their own vines, Domaine Lecheneaut focuses on a family plot of just 10 hectares allowing the two brothers a laser focus on quality in the fields and the cellar. From biodynamic farming to judicious use of new oak and these wines are completely handcrafted and incredibly limited. \u003cstrong\u003eAdd in Jurassic limestone and chalky clay soils and the Lecheneaut bottlings become ones to savor and cherish\u003c\/strong\u003e--get this while you still can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers a rich, velvety swath of cherry, raspberry and currant fruit, tinged by a touch of flowers and spice. Features a firm structure and the finish is a bit rigid for now, but overall this shows balance and poise. Best from 2018 through 2032. 20 cases imported. ~ 92pts WS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Au Chouillet is deep, fleshy and very nicely textured in the glass. Red stone fruits, flowers and spices are given an extra dimension of creaminess in a wine that boasts gorgeous textural nuance and layers of depth. 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You will be charged ground shipping at the time of purchase. We may charge an additional shipping fee at the time of shipment. This wine is only available in 6 bottle increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark cassis, plum, and cherry fruit flavors stream through in this red, harnessed well by bolts of iron along the way. Sweet tobacco detail echoes through the finish, which is seriously long. An extremely rock-solid wine in the making here. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now.  ~96-99pts, Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95–97. Barrel Sample. This vintage shows the elegant side of a typically powerful wine. 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The Duo are both leading winemakers in Duoro and Alentejo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz, this wine comes from two different parcels of land in two different Douro sub-regions at two different altitudes. The grapes are carefully selected and fermented in stainless steel tanks before aging in oak barrels for approximately twelve months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caract droidr t13 cinza66\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_div_estagio\" class=\"caract droidr t13 cinza66\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vermelho78\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA richly aromatic wine of black cherries, tar, mocha, and a hint of violets. On the palate, this wine's rich texture is balanced perfectly against a zesty acidity, and rounded out by well-integrated, fine-grained tannins. This wine begs for another sip as its mellifluous flavors develop well into the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#84 in Wine Spectator Top 100 list of 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has a delicate core of violet, plum and red berry flavors that are broad yet well-defined. Medium-grained tannins gain power midpalate, with mineral and shiso leaf notes on the taut finish. Drink now through 2020. 600 cases imported. \u003c\/span\u003e~91WS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottles or more of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29299267731559,"sku":"DUOCRD13C","price":18.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1_c77c8294-8b89-402c-bf3d-16d6195d320c.jpg?v=1605934656"},{"product_id":"2014-bollina-brichetta-barbera","title":"2014 Bollina Brichetta Monferrato Langhe Rosso","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlackberry, plum and hints of fresh fruit backdrop to the touches of vanilla, spice, licorice and mocha that paint a picture of great elegance and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlend: Barbera 85% Nebbiolo 15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e96pts Luca Maroni, \u003cem\u003e\"I Migliori Vini Italiani\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29406031642727,"sku":"BHW-144438443","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/BRICCHETTA.jpg?v=1605960209"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-de-pez-grand-vin-st-estephe-cru-bourgeois-exceptionnel","title":"2016 Chateau de Pez St. Estephe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Performing Cru Bourgeois year after year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePichon Longueville \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003eCristal Champagne Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98pt Vintage, WA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or more bottles of this wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the 15th century, Pez is \u003cstrong\u003ethe oldest Domaine in Saint-Estèphe\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Pontac family, then-owners of Château Haut-Brion, gave Pez its vineyards. The property remained in the hands of descendants until the French Revolution. Sold as a property of the state, the Domaine belonged to a succession of families until 1995, when it was purchased by Champagne Louis Roederer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Pez is in Bordeaux’s Left Bank and consists of 74 continuous acres with 64 acres planted mostly with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Thanks to the quality of its production, Château de Pez is counted among the most highly reputed crus of the Médoc and was reclassified as a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCru Bourgeois Exceptionnel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in 2003. Pez joined six of the original nine exceptional Cru Bourgeois outside of the 2010 Cru Bourgeois classification to market themselves as \u003cem\u003eLes Exceptionnels\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appellation of St. Estèphe is unique by its proximity to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde River. The soil consists of gravel over clay, providing good drainage and a temperate, maritime climate, which is excellent for the maturation of the grapes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePez’s philosophy is to use a natural approach to vineyard management, limiting the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are left to ferment in traditional oak vats before being blended and left to develop for a period of 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, \u003cstrong\u003e40% of them new\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePez is an elegant wine with a fine balance and soft tannins, not rustic and masculine like traditional Saint-Estèphe wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReviews\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 de Pez appears to be benefitting from a long-term replanting program at the estate. This is a blend of 53% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.5% Petit Verdot, and 1.5% Cabernet Franc. The IPT is quite high at 80, and there is 13.9% alcohol. It has a pure and comely bouquet with black cherries and blackcurrant pastilles, just a touch of crushed violets that emerge with time. The palate is really quite lovely: very well balanced with a fine line of acidity, quite saline in the mouth, perhaps the \u003cstrong\u003efinest tannic structure that I have encountered\u003c\/strong\u003e during many years of tasting this Saint Estèphe, with a long persistent finish. \u003cstrong\u003eMaybe this is the \"dark horse\" of the appellation this year\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~92-94 Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the many estates on the Pez plateau in Saint-Estèphe, \u003cstrong\u003ethis property is at the top of its game\u003c\/strong\u003e. Owned by the same proprietors as Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, the wine has structure, big tannins as well as dense black fruits. Drink from 2024. ~93 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt.-Estèphe is supposed to be a robust and hard wine, but this is \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and sophisticated with fine, cassis and lemon-peel aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e, polished tannins, and a long, rather delicate finish. 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The wines of Picque Caillou quickly acquired higher levels of quality and consistency, soon attracting the attention of numerous wine professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2007 consultanting œnologists Professor \u003cstrong\u003eDenis Dubourdieu\u003c\/strong\u003e and Valérie Lavigne joined the winemaking team, bringing their technical rigour and skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd so a top quality wine was born. A wine that displays superb balance and delicacy, reflecting perfectly the values of the prestigious Pessac-Léognan appellation. A killer vintage in Pessac, the 2015 Grand Vin is firing on all cylinders. Recognizing the sales prices of wines of its neighbors over several hundred dollars per bottle, this is a wine to case stack at this price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend: \u003c\/span\u003e35% Merlot; 60% Cabernet Sauvignon; Petit Verdot 5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 12 months, 30% new French oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust on the edge of the urban sprawl of Bordeaux, this estate has managed to retain its vineyard despite the housing pressure. This year it is beautifully structured, dense and very stylish. Black-currant fruit, some firm tannins and balance make this wine so attractive. Drink from 2024. ~94WE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive dark blackcurrants, violets, cedar and loganberries with hints of spiced raisins. There’s ample depth to the fine tannins. Bright, effusive dark fruit flavors with a light finish. Drink or hold.~93JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or more bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29419938021479,"sku":"PCPL15","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/cail.jpg?v=1605955889"},{"product_id":"2014-m-chapoutier-saint-joseph-les-granits-rouge","title":"2014 M. 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From the top to the bottom of the range, you can’t go wrong.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from granitic soils (hence the name) in the birthplace of the Saint-Joseph appellation, this is hedonistic old vine Syrah with meditative notes. \u003cstrong\u003eThe wine is literally a rock star now, but will age from 30-50+ years. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: Deep garnet red, black fruit jam, smoked and mineral overtones, peppered aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThe two flagship releases from St Joseph include the Le Clos and Les Granits. Almost as good as the Le Clos, the 2014 St Joseph Les Granits offers a complex bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, new saddle leather, beef blood and toasted spice in a medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated style. It has more obvious structure than the Le Clos and needs 3-4 years of bottle age, which isn’t the norm in the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot enough can be said about the quality that consistently comes from this estate. From the top to the bottom of the range, you can’t go wrong\u003c\/strong\u003e. And while the prices at the top are frightfully expensive (they’re out of my zip code), \u003cstrong\u003ethere are incredible values from St Péray, St Joseph, Cornas and Crozes Hermitage that should be snatched up by readers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Looking at the 2014s reviewed here, these shine for their elegance and purity, and are certainly some of the most concentrated wines in the vintage. Readers shouldn’t forget that while 2014 was a complicated vintage for the reds, the whites are gorgeous. 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Founded in 1971 and producing only 4,000 cases of wine per year, this is a quality minded producer with access to some of the finest estate and nearby grapes in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtending as far as the Trifolera hill, the Rabajà vineyard stretches over the crest of the hill which extends from Asili to Trifolera. Contrary to what it looks like from a distance, the Rabajà hill is not homogeneous and can be divided into two areas. The first, bordering on Asili, includes the well-positioned amphitheater that dominates the Martinenga, and is mostly exposed to south-west. The second area has a more linear appearance and is exposed to south, although there are some variations due to the hill’s undulating ground. 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A couple years later, he acquired 250 acres in Bolgheri. Three Brunelli are made in Montalcino and this wine is a blend selected from several of the estate vineyards. The Sangiovese Grosso shows plum, blackberry, and well integrated, tight grained oak tannins. The wine is enticing, but it will clearly benefit from decanting and will certainly age well over the next 10-20 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaja family landed in Piemonte from Spain in the 17th century. Following WWII, Giovanni Gaja acquired large vineyard holdings in the area. His son, Angelo, is considered one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Italy. After studying wine in Montpellier, he was one of the first to bring French techniques such as barrique barrel ageing, malolactic fermentation, and modern technical innovations. Yet, he continued to implement extended macerations following fermentation. By raising the level and recognition of Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has been commended by every major wine publication in the world and acknowledged as an innovator. Since the early 1990's, Gaja has expanded his empire into Tuscany with significant vineyards in Montalcino and Bolgheri. Today, his two daughters Gaia and Rossana manage the extensive land holdings and global distribution of this important brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood deep red. Powerful yet elegant nose shows more berries and minerals and less oak than the Sugarille; this is downright Musigny-like. Then silky, suave and graceful on the palate, with compelling inner-mouth floral perfume and a wonderfully pliant texture. If anything, this wine is even more intense on the suavely tannic, extremely long finish than in the middle, as its underlying minerality gives it outstanding grip and finesse. This is made from a blend of sites while Sugarille is from a single vineyard, but it was this wine that spun my head around when I tasted the two bottles side by side. ~95VM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 4 or more bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29799461716071,"sku":"GAJABRREN04","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2004-gaja-brunello-di-montalcino-pieve-santa-restituta-rennina-1.jpg?v=1605989126"},{"product_id":"2013-gaja-brunello-di-montalcino-pieve-santa-restituta-sugarille","title":"2013 Gaja Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1994, Gaja acquired its first property in Toscana, 40 acres from the Pieve Santa Restituta estate in Montalcino. A couple years later, he acquired 250 acres in Bolgheri. Three Brunelli are made in Montalcino and this wine is a blend selected from several of the estate vineyards. The Sangiovese Grosso shows plum, blackberry, and well integrated, tight grained oak tannins. The wine is enticing, but it will clearly benefit from decanting and will certainly age well over the next 10-20 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaja family landed in Piemonte from Spain in the 17th century. Following WWII, Giovanni Gaja acquired large vineyard holdings in the area. His son, Angelo, is considered one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Italy. After studying wine in Montpellier, he was one of the first to bring French techniques such as barrique barrel aging, malolactic fermentation, and modern technical innovations. Yet, he continued to implement extended macerations following fermentation. By raising the level and recognition of Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has been commended by every major wine publication in the world and acknowledged as an innovator. Since the early 1990s, Gaja has expanded his empire into Tuscany with significant vineyards in Montalcino and Bolgheri. Today, his two daughters Gaia and Rossana manage the extensive land holdings and global distribution of this important brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReviews\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep red-ruby. Delicate aromas of flinty red cherry and herbs complicated by hints of mocha and lifted by a bright violet topnote. Dense, rich, and concentrated but light on its feet, offering a very polished mouthfeel thanks to serious but noble tannins that nicely frame the refined, steely red fruit flavors. Finishes long and very elegant. Just like the 2013 Brunello Rennina, this also has 15% alcohol but is so well balanced that you can hardly tell (unlike with the Rennina). Knockout young Brunello from Gaja, one of the very best in memory. ~95+ VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single-vineyard 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille has a tighter core and a blacker heart compared to the Rennina. This wine is momentarily more difficult to penetrate and comprehend. It makes a more abrupt first impression but then relaxes and reveals more of its character only after it has spent extra time in your company. Then, it becomes suddenly exuberant and loud. This is a dynamic expression of Sangiovese with bold ripe fruit, spice and balsam notes to carry it forward during cellar aging. This vintage offers firmness and strength. 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A couple years later, he acquired 250 acres in Bolgheri. Three Brunelli are made in Montalcino and this wine is a blend selected from several of the estate vineyards. The Sangiovese Grosso shows plum, blackberry, and well integrated, tight grained oak tannins. The wine is enticing, but it will clearly benefit from decanting and will certainly age well over the next 10-20 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaja family landed in Piemonte from Spain in the 17th century. Following WWII, Giovanni Gaja acquired large vineyard holdings in the area. His son, Angelo, is considered one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Italy. After studying wine in Montpellier, he was one of the first to bring French techniques such as barrique barrel ageing, malolactic fermentation, and modern technical innovations. Yet, he continued to implement extended macerations following fermentation. By raising the level and recognition of Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has been commended by every major wine publication in the world and acknowledged as an innovator. Since the early 1990's, Gaja has expanded his empire into Tuscany with significant vineyards in Montalcino and Bolgheri. Today, his two daughters Gaia and Rossana manage the extensive land holdings and global distribution of this important brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReviews\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe 2000 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is noticeably darker in color as well as fresher in its aromas and flavors. It exudes a deep palate packed with smoke, tar, underbrush, tobacco and vibrant dark fruit in a style that marries power with finesse. A few years of cellaring are suggested, after which this wine will drink beautifully to at least age 20. 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A couple of years later, he acquired 250 acres in Bolgheri. Three Brunelli are made in Montalcino and this wine is a blend selected from several of the estate vineyards. The Sangiovese Grosso shows plum, blackberry, and well-integrated, tight-grained oak tannins. The wine is enticing, but it will clearly benefit from decanting and will certainly age well over the next 10-20 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaja family landed in Piemonte from Spain in the 17th century. Following WWII, Giovanni Gaja acquired large vineyard holdings in the area. His son, Angelo, is considered one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Italy. After studying wine in Montpellier, he was one of the first to bring French techniques such as barrique barrel aging, malolactic fermentation, and modern technical innovations. Yet, he continued to implement extended macerations following fermentation. By raising the level and recognition of Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has been commended by every major wine publication in the world and acknowledged as an innovator. Since the early 1990s, Gaja has expanded his empire into Tuscany with significant vineyards in Montalcino and Bolgheri. Today, his two daughters Gaia and Rossana manage the extensive land holdings and global distribution of this important brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eAngelo Gaja and his daughter Gaia Gaja don't make Bolgheri Superiore wines, although this wine qualifies as such. The 2013 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda shows the pedigree of the vintage and the importance this top-shelf wine deserves. This is an exceptional blend of Merlot with Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc that is challenging to taste next to the 2014 Magari, which is so radically different. Camarcanda reveals Gaja's signature touch with full and generous fruit layers that are backed by spice, leather, tobacco, and lovely succulence. The wine is integrated and smooth with long-lasting favors and beautiful tannin management. Despite its heft, the wine is elegant and silky through and through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eThis has been an important year in the wild world of Angelo Gaja. His most prized wines made in Barbaresco have now been returned to full appellation status (they are no longer IGT Langhe). His children, most notably Gaia Gaja, are taking on an increasingly public role to ensure a seamless generational transition. His wines, spanning from Piedmont in the far North of Italy to his two Tuscan estates, are showing consistent results and fully integrated production. This is especially true of his beloved Ca' Marcanda estate in Castagneto Carducci (Bolgheri), the apple of Angelo Gaja's eye. The 2013 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda is an excellent edition of one of the best wines made on the Tuscan Coast. Also very interesting are the elegant and more subdued wines from the 2014 vintage. ~ 95pts, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Bordeaux-like, this red offers plum, cherry, coffee, green olive and spice aromas, and flavors. Taut and dense, with a long, fresh finish that exudes cedar, sandalwood, and green olive notes. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. 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On the nose, complex aromas of red fruits, spice and light balsamic notes. In terms of the palate, a firm structure with well-balanced minerality and intense flavors of ripe fruits. Ideally served at 64 º to 68º F. Outstanding with red meat dishes, aged cheeses and chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA chewy and rich wine with polished tannins and lots of ripe fruit that gives dried strawberry and orange peel character. Full body, yet balanced and delicious. Dusty tannin texture. Drink now. ~93JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe and lush, with oak spice chiming in with plum, fruitcake and caramel flavors. Gives pleasure, but is less typical for the region. 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Their foresight then led them to invest in the varietal which today produces some of the most highly-prized wines in the world: Nebbiolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the course of the years, many plots of land were purchased and converted for the growing of the varietal. Then in 1979 the first wine was made from the grapes they had placed so much faith in, and three years later it was to bear the name Barbaresco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen their daughter Marina and her husband Franco joined Armando and Gemma in the business. They fell in love with this wonderful venture which was gradually becoming more established, and with their enthusiasm, improvements were made that culminated in 1985 with the release of their first Barolo: another source of pride for the Piazzo family. 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Both vintages have already been described as historic and this is a wine to cherish for the long haul. Very limited availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Canon’s walled vineyard lies at the entrance to Saint-Emilion. It even extends into the village, with the Bourg de Château Canon plot which adjoins the Couvent des Cordeliers in Rue de la Porte Brunet. \u003cstrong\u003eSurrounded by dwellings, this unique 1,500 square meters parcel is plowed by horse and is hand-harvested in traditional style.\u003c\/strong\u003e V\u003c\/span\u003eines have been grown on the same plots at Chateau Canon for the last 500 years. On the upper reaches of the plateau the depth of this ochre-colored, sometimes slightly bluish soil varies from 30 cm to 1 meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e70% Merlot 30% Cabernet Franc. The nose is laden with dark fruits, plums, cassis and cherries. On the palate, this is dense and brooding with plenty of structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComposed of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in 70% new French barriques, the 2016 Canon is medium to deep garnet-purple in color, and—\u003cb\u003eWOW\u003c\/b\u003e—it opens with the most stunning perfume of violets, red roses and kirsch, giving way to a core of black cherry preserves, chocolate box, licorice, warm plums and Chinese five spice plus an earthy waft of underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely filled with expressive, perfumed black berry layers accented by lively red fruits and exotic spices, supported by impressively fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension, finishing very long with jaw-dropping energy. Tasted three times, I had one opportunity to taste the 2015 and 2016 Canon side by side. While I love the bold, rich, seductive nature of the 2015, \u003cb\u003ethis 2016 kicks it up a notch in terms of polish, precision, depth and persistence\u003c\/b\u003e. Most notably, the superbly ripe, exquisitely fine-grained tannins on this 2016 bring to the table a whole other level of sophistication. Bravo! ~98+ Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex aromas of blackberries, iodine, oyster shell and wet earth. Ever so perfumed. Full-bodied, yet reserved and tight with very silky tannins that are energized and minerally. Takes off at the end. The freshness lifts it. Try after 2024.~ 97 James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA powerful, concentrated and superripe wine, this is major. 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Protected by the Alps to the North and the Mediterranean sea to the south, the area has long been a seat of European power dating back to the Holy Roman empire. Today, food and wine are focal points of the economy. \u003cstrong\u003eThe larger Monferrato area encompasses well know regions including Alba and Asti. If you've ever had authentic white truffles, they are often foraged in this special area every October.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is 100% Barbera, produced by La Bollina. Andrea Bernardini is a passionate consultant winemaker who has hit numerous home runs. He graduated from Pisa, one of the best schools of oenology in Italy, in 2007. He earned his chops at Poggio Bonelli and Ruffino in Tuscany and trained in South Africa, Romania and Greece. 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The fruit is sourced from growers with whom Louis Jadot holds purchase agreements based on the quality of the harvest each year. The grapes are handpicked and sorted, then undergo fermentation. After a long maceration, a proportion of the wine is set to age in French oak barrels. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGevrey Chambertin is the northern most of the great communes within the Côte de Nuits, with eight Grands Crus and twenty-six Premiers Crus. 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The first wine has achieved perfection in recent years as a result an ongoing improvement from one of France's wealthiest families, the Bouygues, who acquired the historic property in 2006. The iconic Chateau is one of the most visually harmonious and architecturally perfect Chateau anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines now similarly mirror the investment and perfection of the estate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnquestionably one of the top 2-3 wines of the vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2016 Château Montrose is a monument in the making. Checking in as a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc raised in 60% new French oak (the balance was in once-used barrels) and representing a tiny 36% of the production, this deep purple-colored 2016 possesses powerful, incredibly classic Saint-Estephe notes of creme de cassis, graphite, damp earth, lead pencil shavings, and burning embers. 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It shows enough concentration to warrant medium-term cellaring. ~93WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wine-review\"\u003eThe only 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape I was able to taste, the 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Secret Barville sports a deeper ruby color to go with impressive notes of currants, tapenade, tobacco leaf and spice. Layered, ripe and supple on the palate, with sweet tannin, \u003cstrong\u003eit's a total charmer that has loads to love\u003c\/strong\u003e. This cuvée is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre that was completely destemmed and aged 18 months in 20% new barrels, with the balance in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note\"\u003eLocated in Chateauneuf du Pape, Domaine Brotte releases a bevy of high-quality wines from throughout the Southern Rhône Valley. 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At the high point of medieval Florence, the Frescobaldis spread their influence as bankers, earning the title of treasures to the English crown. A little later, with the flowering of the Renaissance, they became patrons of major works in Florence, such as the construction of the Santa Trinita bridge and the Basilica of Santo Spirito.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastelgiocondo is a premier property located SW of Montalcino. The finest Sangiovese come from a vineyard whose ideal elevation, well-drained soils, and southwest-facing exposure yield all of the qualities to produce a great expression of the variety. It is an elegant, well-balanced wine of magnificent structure and is \u003cstrong\u003emade with organically grown grapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Report from James Suckling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2015 vintage is an historical year for Brunello and nobody should miss it. The wines show impressive precision of vivid fruit, fine tannins and freshness in acidity despite their ripeness and richness which makes them some of the most exciting in years. The growing season in 2015 was impressive. The winter and spring had plenty of rain to make up for the intense sun and heat during the summer. There was some rain in September before the harvest to freshen the vineyards. And as noted before, good vineyard management compensated for the hot weather during the growing season, and sorting out dried grapes at harvest was extremely important for making exceptional wines.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: This is a pre-order item expected to arrive in by June 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a pure and beautiful Brunello with super fine and abundant tannins that are comprehensive and expansive. Builds on the palate. Full body. Round and firm with beautiful fruit and length. Lively and vivid. From organically grown grapes. 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Fattoria del Colle is a treasure chest of memoirs where visitors can experience the history of the Tuscan countryside in the midst of uncontaminated and organically cultivated nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1998 Donatella Cinelli Colombini left her family’s estate to start her own made up of Casato Prime Donne in Montalcino and Fattoria del Colle in Trequanda. Together with the vineyards, and the farmhouses in need of repair Donatella received some Brunello wine, and so she needed a cellar master to rack, age and bottle it. She called the Enology school in Siena, asking for a good student to hire as her cellar master. They answered that they had none; cellar masters had to be booked, years in advance. When Donatella asked the same question, specifying however that she wanted a female cellar master, the answer changed. There were many women available, as no winery would employ them. Realizing the great gap in opportunities destined for women and those for men, although with the same convinced Donatella Cinelli Colombini to create a project finalized in reducing this discrimination and demonstrating that the production of fine wines does not depend on muscles but on the passion and the talent that both genders have in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis episode gave life to the Progetto Prime Donne that is made up of 4 components: Casato Prime Donne winery, Brunello di Montalcino Prime Donne,  Casato Prime Donne Award and Prime Donne Trail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis wine comes from the 2 small vineyards of about 10 hectares that surround the 16th century building, Casato “Prime Donne”. Among the barrels are frescoes of the history of Montalcino. This award-winning wine undergoes vinification for 20-30 days. The wine is aged for at least 2 and a half years in oak barrels and tonneaux and a further 12 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Report from James Suckling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2015 vintage is an historical year for Brunello and nobody should miss it. The wines show impressive precision of vivid fruit, fine tannins and freshness in acidity despite their ripeness and richness which makes them some of the most exciting in years. The growing season in 2015 was impressive. The winter and spring had plenty of rain to make up for the intense sun and heat during the summer. There was some rain in September before the harvest to freshen the vineyards. And as noted before, good vineyard management compensated for the hot weather during the growing season, and sorting out dried grapes at harvest was extremely important for making exceptional wines.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: This is a pre-order item expected to arrive in by June 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ripe-cherry, flower and hot-stone aromas are very attractive. Full body. Dense and layered with a beautiful center palate and intensity. Cedar and light dried-flower character shows through as well. Try after 2022.~ 95 JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2015 Brunello di Montalcino caps long years of careful study and experimentation. When I think back to what this wine tasted like, say, 10 years ago, I notice that the ongoing stylistic tweaks faithfully reflect the general evolution of the appellation. This wine is very much a symbol of a united move toward more streamlined and delicate expressions obtained with winemaking techniques that reflect a more traditional and Tuscan ideal. The bouquet opens to delicate flowers and violets with wild cherry and bitter almond. The level of toast and spice has been ratcheted down quite considerably. The results are polished, clean and bright. Some 42,000 bottles were made. ~94 WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Hammer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31968296435815,"sku":"CICOBR15","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2015-marchesi-donatella-cinelli-colombini-brunello-di-montalcino-1.jpg?v=1606012716"},{"product_id":"2015-fossacolle-brunello-di-montalcino","title":"2015 Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout this wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarchetti Sergio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e owner of the estate of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossacolle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, belongs to an old patriarchal family of the 18th century. This family’s descendants have been living and farming on the land of a large and noble lineage since that time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1984, the first Sangiovese-vineyards were planted, marking the start of the estate production. Since that time, have been consistently rated 90+ by the major wine critics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/span\u003eOn the palate the full body is gratifying and persistent, with . outstanding minerality. Remarkable tannins, soft and creamy in texture, confer concentration and great aging potential to this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Report from James Suckling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2015 vintage is an historical year for Brunello and nobody should miss it. The wines show impressive precision of vivid fruit, fine tannins and freshness in acidity despite their ripeness and richness which makes them some of the most exciting in years. The growing season in 2015 was impressive. The winter and spring had plenty of rain to make up for the intense sun and heat during the summer. There was some rain in September before the harvest to freshen the vineyards. And as noted before, good vineyard management compensated for the hot weather during the growing season, and sorting out dried grapes at harvest was extremely important for making exceptional wines.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent ripeness of fruit here with glazed strawberries, blood oranges, red licorice and dried spices. Superb density and focus to the centre palate, which is layered, ornate, plush but balanced. The finish goes on and on with nutmeg, tar and saffron. Wonderful length and intensity. 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This corner of Tuscany also bears the imprint of great Sienese families, who settled and brought here the artistic genius of Pietro Lorenzetti, whose precious\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnnunciazione dei Santi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1345 A.D.) still adorns the hamlet's tiny church. Agriculture always played a prominent role on this great estate: for over 800 years now, Castiglion del Bosco has been flourishing within the same boundaries, almost as a world apart. Here still stand its borgo, its school and stables, its crops and fields, its vineyards and olive groves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1967 Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino was established, and \u003cstrong\u003eCastiglion del Bosco was one of its few founding members\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 2003, Castiglion del Bosco was restored to its former glory thanks to \u003cstrong\u003eMassimo Ferragamo who, having fallen in love with the Capanna vineyard,\u003c\/strong\u003e bought the estate to fulfill his Tuscan dream. \u003cstrong\u003eToday the wines of Castiglion del Bosco receive worldwide recognition for their excellence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Brunello di Montalcino originates from Capanna vi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneyard, located in the north-west area of Montalcino. The vineyard is naturally isolated at altitude and faces towards the Mediterranean sea. The soil is clay shale and marl (Galestro rock), giving this prestigious wine a refined elegance and great personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is garnet-flecked, ruby red, it releases generous, emphatic fragrances classic to Sangiovese, developing a near-endless progression notable for its beautiful balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is 100% Sangiovese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Report from James Suckling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2015 vintage is an historical year for Brunello and nobody should miss it. The wines show impressive precision of vivid fruit, fine tannins and freshness in acidity despite their ripeness and richness which makes them some of the most exciting in years. The growing season in 2015 was impressive. The winter and spring had plenty of rain to make up for the intense sun and heat during the summer. There was some rain in September before the harvest to freshen the vineyards. And as noted before, good vineyard management compensated for the hot weather during the growing season, and sorting out dried grapes at harvest was extremely important for making exceptional wines.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: This is a pre-order item expected to arrive by June 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful aromas of flowers, plums, terracotta and white pepper. Intense, yet ever so subtle. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and intense finish. Shows excellent length. 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This superiore wine has a long life ahead of it as the tannins mellow and the wine develops secondary and tertiary aromas and flavors. Don't miss this incredible deal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15-18 months in French oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 20% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex aromas of dark berries, fresh herbs, sweet tobacco and crushed flowers. Very integrated and polished with beautiful fruit and richness. Yet, very reserved and tight. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Drink in 2022. ~95JS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCampo alle Comete is the exciting Tuscan property owned by Feudi di San Gregorio (from Campania in Southern Italy). 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Erice, not far from Trapani on the NW part of Sicily. The name means eight winds, which refers to the variety of winds that pass through the property given its exposure to the three surrounding seas, mainland Italy, and its proximity to Africa.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese are wines of purity. The wines are organic and vegan certified. The alcohol is balanced and the fruit is clean and fresh. Unlike a number of Sicilian producers which promote quantity over quality, this is a family winery with a philosophy to make the best wine possible.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Sicily, like we do, then you'll be enchanted by this wine. 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Located on the famous Pez plateau \u003cstrong\u003eLe Croiz de Pez is surrounded by Famous Chateau like Montrose \u0026amp; Cos d’Estournel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The top wine from this Estate showcases depth, richness, and complexity on par with the other Chateau of the region but with out the price tag. Don’t miss out on this stunning value from one of the best Bordeaux vintages in recent memory. Act Now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint-Estèphe is one of the largest communal appellations of the Médoc, spread across more than 2500 acres. The vineyard is planted on well-drained gravel outcrops which protect the vines from excessive humidity. The subsoil, made up of clay and limestone, gives the wines their unique personality. Saint-Estèphe \u003cstrong\u003ewines are tannic, deep, and powerful and with age, they take on body, fruitiness, and delicacy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003ePez means \"peace\" in Old French and is still commonly used in Saint-Estèphe. This peaceful haven is a Garden of Eden for making great wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc. \u003cspan\u003eAttractive deep red colour. Nose of ripe fruit, slightly spicy, fine. Full on the palate, fruity, with well-integrated tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: -99999px;\"\u003eSaint-Estèphe is one of the largest communal appellations of the Médoc, spread across more than 2500 acres. The vineyard is planted on well-drained gravel outcrops which protect the vines from excessive humidity. The sub soil, made up of clay and limestone,gives the wines their unique personality. Saint-Estèphe wines are tannic, deep and powerful and with age they take on body, fruitiness and delicacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePez means \"peace\" in Old French and is still commonly used in Saint-Estèphe. This peaceful haven is a Garden of Eden for making great wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlend: 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 60% Merlot, 5% Cabernet franc48% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/merlot-wine-grapes-flavor-character-history\/\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e, 45% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/cabernet-sauvignon-flavors-character-and-history\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e, 4% Cabernet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/cabernet-franc-wine-grapes-flavors-character-and-history\/\"\u003eFranc\u003c\/a\u003e, 3% Petit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/petit-verdot-wine-grapes-flavor-character-history\"\u003eVerdot\u003c\/a\u003e and 1% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/malbec-wine-grapes-flavor-character-history\"\u003eMalbec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead more at:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles\/bordeaux\/st-estephe\/chateau-de-pez-st-estephe-bordeaux\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles\/bordeaux\/st-estephe\/chateau-de-pez-st-estephe-bordeaux\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: -99999px;\"\u003eChateau de Pez is planted to 48% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/merlot-wine-grapes-flavor-character-history\/\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e, 45% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/cabernet-sauvignon-flavors-character-and-history\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e, 4% Cabernet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/cabernet-franc-wine-grapes-flavors-character-and-history\/\"\u003eFranc\u003c\/a\u003e, 3% Petit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/petit-verdot-wine-grapes-flavor-character-history\"\u003eVerdot\u003c\/a\u003e and 1% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/malbec-wine-grapes-flavor-character-history\"\u003eMalbec\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead more at:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles\/bordeaux\/st-estephe\/chateau-de-pez-st-estephe-bordeaux\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles\/bordeaux\/st-estephe\/chateau-de-pez-st-estephe-bordeaux\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: -99999px;\"\u003eChateau de Pez is planted to 48% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/merlot-wine-grapes-flavor-character-history\/\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e, 45% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/cabernet-sauvignon-flavors-character-and-history\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e, 4% Cabernet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/cabernet-franc-wine-grapes-flavors-character-and-history\/\"\u003eFranc\u003c\/a\u003e, 3% Petit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/petit-verdot-wine-grapes-flavor-character-history\"\u003eVerdot\u003c\/a\u003e and 1% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/wine-topics\/wine-educational-questions\/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained\/malbec-wine-grapes-flavor-character-history\"\u003eMalbec\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead more at:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles\/bordeaux\/st-estephe\/chateau-de-pez-st-estephe-bordeaux\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.thewinecellarinsider.com\/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles\/bordeaux\/st-estephe\/chateau-de-pez-st-estephe-bordeaux\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome coffee and caramel here, but also plenty of blackberries and a generous slug of moderately dry tannins, making this a bold wine, yet easy to drink. 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