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Jul. 08, 2024
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FRANZ HIRTZBERGER
Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wachau Ried Axpoint 2022
$67
Broad and voluptuous, this white hums with savory energy and power, deftly balancing a complex mix of aloe, green plum, smoky pineapple and white mocha notes, while an attractive saltiness and blood orange acidity bring cut to the earthy, creamy palate. Concentrated and long, offering details of warm hay and salted caramel on the endless finish. An excellent, thrilling wine. Drink now through 2035. 25 cases imported. —Kristen Bieler
Jul. 06, 2024
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RUST EN VREDE
Syrah Stellenbosch 2021
$42
A refined red, with a sense of poise to the integration of its rich, focused cherry and plum fruit. Shows hints of mocha, anise, wild sage and Earl Grey tea leaf, offering muscular tannins akin to the limber power of a gymnast. Long, fresh and well-spiced on the finish. Drink now through 2034. 100 cases imported. —Alison Napjus
Jul. 04, 2024
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PRAGER
Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Wachau Ried Hinter Der Burg 2022
$44
Aromatic and savory, offering fennel frond, celery seed and smoke flavors, with a pronounced mineral vein that courses alongside notes of white peach and dried apple. Tangy from beginning to end, this is mouthwatering and harmonious, with a nicely full finish. Shows a lot of stuffing for the style. Drink now through 2030. 1,500 cases made, 200 cases imported. —Kristen Bieler
Jul. 03, 2024
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PLANETA
Chardonnay Menfi 2022
$55
There's a creamy richness to this elegant white, which retains fine form, with good focus and lively tension from the integrated acidity. Apricot tart, baked pineapple and creamed hazelnut flavors glide across the palate alongside accents of preserved lemon, vanilla, broom and fleur de sel and ring out through the lasting finish. Drink now through 2032. 16,666 cases made, 434 cases imported. —Alison Napjus
Jul. 02, 2024
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ALZINGER
Riesling Smaragd Wachau Ried Hollerin 2022
$60
Notes of meadow flowers and a gentle edge belie the power in this white. Lemony acidity sings throughout, giving energy to green apple and pear accents. Velvety in feel, this is shored up with a crunchy layer of smoky mineral and salt notes. Still wound up but will only improve with time in bottle. Drink now through 2032. —Kristen Bieler
Jul. 01, 2024
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WILLIAMS SELYEM
Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Calegari Vineyard 2022
$78
This is steeped in fruit, offering blackberry, mulberry and boysenberry pâte de fruit flavors that course along, riding black licorice, warm earth and dark tea notes through the lengthy, well-structured finish. Though not shy with the toast, this is packed with plenty of fruit to soak that up, with energy for the cellar. Best from 2025 through 2037. 692 cases made. —James Molesworth
Jun. 29, 2024
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BERINGER
Chardonnay Napa Valley Private Reserve 2022
$48
A lovely note of smoked butterscotch introduces aromatic accents of honeysuckle and orange oil, with crisp Meyer lemon, yuzu and pear flavors, plus a candied ginger grace note. A buttered brioche detail lingers in the background. Drink now. 8,800 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec
Jun. 27, 2024
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RAVENTÓS I BLANC
Brut Nature Vino Espumoso De La Finca 2021
$42
Compact and creamy, with a rich underpinning of minerally smoke and brine, this expands slowly on the palate, revealing notes of yellow plum, Marcona almond, grapefruit pith and elderflower. Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada. Disgorged March 2024. Drink now through 2029. 3,500 cases made, 800 cases imported. —Alison Napjus
Jun. 26, 2024
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RUTINI
Malbec Gualtallary Single Vineyard 2021
$60
Elegant and slightly austere, this medium-bodied red shows floral olive, truffle and currant notes up front, with a hint of eucalyptus underneath. The palate is packed with raspberry and cassis details that swirl around fresh acidity, lengthening nicely around finely chiseled, minerally tannins. Drink now through 2036. 1,000 cases made, 200 cases imported. —Aaron Romano
Jun. 25, 2024
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RIDGE
Zinfandel Alexander Valley Buchignani Ranch 2019
$42
Elegant in structure yet briary, with appealing cherry, cranberry, green tea and spice flavors that finish with zesty tannins. Drink now through 2030. 1,200 cases made. —Tim Fish
