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2014 Liquid Farm 2014 Bien Bien Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) $69.99 Sale $49.99
2015 Liquid Farm FOUR Chardonnay 2014 $89.99 Sale $69.99
2015 Liquid Farm "La Hermana" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay Reg $49.99 Sale $39.99
2015 Loring Wine Company Clos Pepe Pinot Noir Reg $54.99 Sale $39.99
2015 Loring Wine Company Keefer Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir Reg $54.99 Sale $39.99
2015 Loring Wine Company Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir Reg $54.99 Sale $39.99
2015 Peake Ranch Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Reg $44.99 Sale $39.99
2015 Peake Ranch Santa Maria Chardonnay Reg $44.99 Sale $39.99
2015 Peake Ranch "John Sebastiano Vineyard" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Reg $69.99 Sale $49.99
2014 Rhys Anderson Valley Chardonnay Reg $49.99 Sale $39.99
2014 Rhys Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Reg $59.99 Sale $49.99
2015 Trombetta Family Wines Chardonnay "Four Brothers Vineyard" Sonoma Mountain Reg $59.99 Sale $49.99
2014 TROMBETTA “SONOMA COAST” PINOT NOIR Reg $49.99 Sale $39.99

2014 Liquid Farm 2014 Bien Bien Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) $69.99 Sale $49.99
95pts IWR: The 2014 Bien Bien from from Liquid Farm is outstanding. It come from the Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria which is located in on the Northeast of Sta. Rita Hills. This white is super fragrant with notes of lemon custard, Fuji apple, flinty mineral, white peach, grapefruit and a touch of herbs. It possesses an incredible creamy texture with laser like focus and lively acidity. Liquid Farm is making some of the best Chardonnay from this vineyard in only their second vintage. Drink this now or over the next 10-12 years. (Best 2016-2026) - May, 2016 (MD)
93 Points, Antonio Galloni “The 2014 Chardonnay Bien Bien, from 40 year-old vines in the famed Bien Nacido vineyard, is wonderfully layered and nuanced in classic Bien Nacido style. Lemon confit, apricot, mint, almonds and chamomile give the Bien Bien its distinctive oily, viscous personality.”
93pts WE This powerfully textured white wine from Bien Nacido Vineyard will last for ages. Tightly wound on the nose with lime pith, limestone, Brie cheese rind and a touch of flint, the palate shows scorched Meyer lemon wedges and some seared orange pith. The mouthfeel is tremendously grippy. Drink 2017–2024.

2015 Liquid Farm FOUR Chardonnay 2014 $89.99 Sale $69.99
RP93+ Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2015 Chardonnay Four leaps from the glass with vibrant grapefruit and green mango notes plus wafts of honeysuckle, lightly browned toast and marzipan. The medium-bodied palate displays a lovely, satiny texture with great energy and plenty of citrus fruit vivacity, finishing on a mineral note. Rating: 93+
93 Points, Antonio Galloni The 2015 Chardonnay Four is the richest and lushest of this lineup of three Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnays. Viscous and creamy, with tons of aromatic and flavor intensity, the 2015 has a lot to recommend it. The broad, ample style will appeal most to readers who enjoy bigger Chardonnays. Drink 2018-2023.
This years’ FOUR will not disappoint. Another very small (10) barrel selection of wines that as they develop, inherently express more earth, more complex textures and just an overall - "FOUR-ness" as we've come to call it (you know what we're talking about if you've had it).
Still relatively closed on the nose, subtle aromas of warm milk bubbling on the stove, quince, Asian pear, river rock, fresh nutmeg and pasta water. Tingly on the front, with flavors of lemon cream, key limes and lemongrass. A lot of spiciness reminiscent of ginger snap cookies. Rich on the mouthfeel but leaves you salivating from the acidity. Finishes with subtle hints of marzipan and baked apple.
This wine saw a little over 15 months in barrel (25% new French / the remainder neutral oak) and while she's tasting amazing, she's in early adulthood to be sure. We suggest waiting until May or later to open and if cracking a bottle before then, decant and/or drink over 2-4 days for a more accurate experience. This wine is built to last!!

2015 Liquid Farm "La Hermana" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay Reg $49.99 Sale $39.99
92+ points Vinous Liquid Farm's 2015 Chardonnay La Hermana is a blend of fruit from Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills and Dierberg. Intensely pointed and saline, it will need a bit more time in bottle to be at its most expressive. In keeping with its Santa Maria origins, La Hermana is the most finely cut and chiseled of the Liquid Farm Chardonnays. 92+ (AG) (9/2017)
Winemaker's Notes: "With a nod to the deep Spanish roots of the town of Santa Maria, we are excited to introduce to you, 'La Hermana' The first sister to our Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnays, hailing from the Sisterly, neighboring AVA of Santa Maria. 100% Neutral Barrel Fermentation & Aging. Aromatics of fresh linen, zesty minerality, marzipan, refreshing herbs & flowers, taut, polished. Try with - Halibut or scallop crudo or perhaps some pasta alla vongole."

2015 Loring Wine Company Clos Pepe Pinot Noir Reg $54.99 Sale $39.99
RP94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate A classic expression of this site in the Sta. Rita Hills, the spice-filled 2015 Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard is medium-bodied and seamless on the palate, with a complete, balanced feel and tons of red plums, spice, crushed berry fruit and floral characteristics. It will easily be an outstanding Pinot Noir and have upwards of a decade of longevity. 92-94 points
Score: 94 points.Loring 2015 Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Rita Hills); The first word that popped into my head on tasting this wine was: “Pretty.” And that is a compliment, not a slight. “Ravishing” works, too: raspberries and strawberries, with hints of bitter cranberries and pomegranates, wrapped into a tart, silky Pinot Noir that finishes with oaky vanilla and spicy-sweet coffee and mushroom earthiness. It is so easy to drink, you might not even appreciate how layered it is. The vineyard is, of course, a pioneer in the Santa Rita Hills, in the tenderloin of the appellation, along the Highway 246 corridor. As pretty as it is, there’s a young, grapey sappiness that suggests midterm ageability. Drink now, after decanting, and through 2021. Alcohol 14.8%, 150 cases produced.

2015 Loring Wine Company Keefer Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir Reg $54.99 Sale $39.99
. Score: 93 points Loring 2015 Keefer Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley): On the spectrum of Pinot Noir, this bottling plays it down the middle: rich, but tart; fruity, yet elusive; dry, yet sweet in fruit. The raspberries and pomegranates have a touch of bitter cranberry, which certainly makes the mouth water. The oak is perfect, bringing sweet toast, vanilla and wood sap to the formula. And the finish is dry and long in fruity essence and cola spice. All in all, a lovely Pinot Noir, delicate and feminine, super-drinkable now and over the next five or six years.
Sadly, the last Keefer Ranch Pinot ever. Marcy Keefer has sold the vineyard, so Loring has decided to move on. And, as often happens, the winery has saved the best for last. An amazingly bright and deeply scented wine, with notes of cherry, raspberry and baking spices. Deeply concentrated with amazingly deep cherry, raspberry, and plum flavors. Super soft, supple, velvety mouthfeel. A completely captivating and super sexy wine.

2015 Loring Wine Company Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir Reg $54.99 Sale $39.99
Score: 94 points Loring 2015 Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands): Strikes a careful balance between the exuberance of its fruit and the integrity of its structure. The result is just fine, perfect for upscale drinking wherever Pinot-friendly food requires liquid partnership. The raspberries, cherries and plums have a mushroomy earthiness. The tannic grip is sandy and refined, the acidity mouthwatering. Really a nice example of Pinot Noir’s silky, sexy nature. Will remain delicious over the next six years. Alcohol 14.5%, case production 150..
92pts WE: Candied cranberry and grape meet with light nutmeg, gingersnap cookies and wet slate on the rich, interesting nose of this wine by Lompoc-based Brian Loring. The palate is power-packed and spicy, with boysenberry, sandalwood, cedar, incense, star anise and black-tea touches.

2015 Peake Ranch Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Reg $44.99 Sale $39.99
94 points Jeb Dunnuck From cool site in the Santa Maria Valley and a barrel selection made in the cellar, the 2015 Chardonnay Sierra Madre Vineyard is a stunning, hedonistic, pedal-to-the-metal beauty that offers tons of stone fruits, buttered citrus, crushed rocks and honeysuckle aromas and flavors. Big, rich, layered and decadent, with a killer finish, it's a sensational Chardonnay that will compete with the best out there. Like the other cuvées, it’s made in tiny quantities and there’s just 326 cases out there. (8/2017)

2015 Peake Ranch Santa Maria Chardonnay Reg $44.99 Sale $39.99
94 points Jeb Dunnuck The first vintage for this cuvée it was created with the idea to improve the quality of the single vineyard. The 2015 Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley is a stunning value that offers classic buttered stone fruits, toasted nuts and honeysuckle in a rich, texture, balanced style. It way over delivers at the price and is a terrific wine. It’s one of the larger production releases as well (536 cases), so hopefully you can find a few bottles. (8/2017)

2015 Peake Ranch "John Sebastiano Vineyard" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Reg $69.99 Sale $49.99
95 points Jeb Dunnuck Showing a darker slant in its currants, cassis, smoked earth and licorice, the 2015 Pinot Noir John Sebastiano Vineyard is beautifully concentrated, rich and layered, with a silky, seamless texture. While the straight Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is selected with the idea of making an upfront, approachable wine, this cuvée is selected from lots that have the most backbone and structure. There’s 318 cases produced. (8/2017)

2014 Rhys Anderson Valley Chardonnay Reg $49.99 Sale $39.99
92 points John Gilman This is the first vintage of Anderson Valley chardonnay that the winery has produced, and it is a very lovely wine that will drink well from its release. The bouquet is very floral and esthery, wafting from the glass in a lovely blend of pear, tangerine, fresh almond, white lilies, a hint of crème patissière, a nice base of soil and a very discreet framing of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and very nicely generous on the attack, with fine focus and grip, a lovely core, bright acids and a long, complex and very refined finish. This is very nicely accessible out of the blocks, but it is still fairly primary in profile and I would be inclined to hold this two or three years in the cellar and allow it to develop its secondary layer of complexity. Really a lovely wine. 2016-2025. (JG)
(8/2016) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate There's 500 cases of the 2014 Chardonnay Anderson Valley, which represents a fabulous value. Fermented and aged in 20% new French oak, on lees, with no battonage, it has a touch of tropical characteristics as well as citrus blossom, crushed rocks and ample toasted bread and nuttiness that emerges more on the palate. Clean, classy, impeccably balanced and elegant, buy it by the case and drink bottles over the coming 3-4 years. (JD) (10/2016)
2015 Trombetta Family Wines Chardonnay "Four Brothers Vineyard" Sonoma Mountain Reg $59.99 Sale $49.99
93 Points The Wine Advocate opens with struck match/sulfides notes, giving way to lemon tart, pink grapefruit and ripe peach notes with hints of baker’s yeast, marzipan and ginger. Medium-bodied with a fine, fresh and elegant palate, the intense citrus and savory flavors are supported by a racy acid line; the finish is long and toasty.” Rich aromatics of fresh white peach skin, pear, guava and stone fruit. Crisp acid, and lingering fresh fruit on the palate. Hints of tropical fruit in finish.
Review:Wine Enthusiast 91 Points Dark notions of hazelnut meet bright, integrated swathes of apple, pear and wild vanilla in this lovely vineyard-designate. Lush on the palate despite its lighter-bodied soul, it's dusted in grapefruit zest and anise, making it complex and delightful. -
Winemaker Erica (Trombetta) Stancliff has been a Paul Hobbs protégé since age 10, when he was so impressed by her palate he began mentoring her. Just 10% new oak, full ML, rich. This is a GREAT example of the “Cali Chard” style. Baked apple, buttered popcorn, pear tart, cinnamon, caramel, hazelnut. Great acid and a medium body keep it crisp and refreshing. Very impressive.

2014 TROMBETTA “SONOMA COAST” PINOT NOIR Reg $49.99 Sale $39.99
93pts WE The oak treatment is supportive only, with the wine aged in French oak, 25% of it new, for nine months. Restraint allows it to remain soft and silky on the palate, with inviting characteristics of white pepper, lavender, rose, cranberry, strawberry and vanilla bean.
Provoking an overabundance of enthusiastic remarks, and more than any wine that we’ve poured by-the-glass at our Yountville store, we literally smile and watch as even our most discerning customers drop their jaws when they try this wine for the first time. Rich and elegant, and infectiously charming… this plump, velvety Pinot Noir shows off in layers of dark fruits, baking spices, wild rose, blueberry compote and dark chocolate. Already earning an astounding 93 point score from the Wine Enthusiast, a number that’s roughly equal to the amount of smiles that we get per bottle in the tasting room, I strongly recommend a case.
Emerging from the Petersen vineyard, located in the revered Petaluma Gap AVA, this brilliant example of Sonoma Coast Pinot was authored by Erica Stancliff who honed her skills while interning at Rudd and Vina Cobos… Aged for 9 months in Damy, Francios Freres, Radoux, and Cadus French oak barrels, if you’re searching for love in Pinot Noir… This just might be it. It is for me…

Heat and humidity?
Pavao Vinho Verde screams refreshing on any budget!
Yummy Porch Pounder!
Pavao Vinho Verde Reg $7.99 Budget Buster Blitz Sale $5.47
If Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, collaborated with the Horae, the Greek goddesses of the seasons, to create a wine specifically for summer they'd inevitably end up with the Branco (white) version of Vinho Verde from Portugal. Light, uncomplicated, quaffable, and refreshing with a touch of effervescence. It is the epitome of what we call a "porch pounder". Pavão's Vinho Verde Branco is certainly all of those things. Furthermore, it's dry and crisp with aromas and flavors of clementines and lemons, with a floral overtone to the nose. It's a simple, inexpensive bottle of yummy that will make your July.
The cool, hilly, verdant north west of Portugal is the main source of a unique style of white wine with lowest alcohol and high, fresh acidity: Vinho Verde (vinho verde, ‘green wine’, and means ‘young wine’). Many also have a slight prickle of fizz, once a remnant of the carbon dioxide of fermentation, now often added at bottling time. Vinho Verde may be made from numerous grape varieties, some aromatic, some not, often a selection blended together. It may be dry or medium-dry. All of these are wines to drink young, ideally from the latest vintage. Vinho Verde and other light, fresh wines are by definition ideal in summer. Whatever time of year, they make refreshing aperitifs, are perfect with salads (balancing the acidity of the dressing), good with seafood and fish, and a foil for fatty foods or dishes. Try them also with Thai or other South East Asian cuisines.

Sold Out Once!
Round II Arrives Wednesday 07/18!!!

One of the most sought after wines of the year and an absolute can't miss release.
We got in 10cases of 750's and 10 cases (3pks) of Mags a few weeks ago.
But our second confirmed wave arrived at the wholesaler yesterday!

Rarely does a wine at this price point accumulate this type of consistent high praise!
It's also already 7 years from the vintage!
This wine is a gem in most vintages, in 2010 it truly is a must have bottling for the cellar.
As you can imagine, most of this has sold through the system country wide very quickly.
We are very lucky to have it!
2010 Bodegas Muga "Prado Enea" Gran Reserva Rioja
(Round 2 750's Arrive Wednesday) Sale $69.97btl ($799.99 cs 12)
Magnums In Stock Now (Limited) $149.97btl ($429.97/3pk)
99 points James Suckling The wonderfully silky texture with an added juiciness is what makes this wine so very special. The flawless and seamless nature to the wine is so impressive that it takes you breath away. Plenty of beautiful fruit but what mouthfeel. Drink now and forever. (1/2018)
98 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(14%) Only made in the best vintages - and they don’t get any better than 2010 - this is a brooding, ageworthy blend of mostly Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha and 10% Mazuelo. Rich, dark and complex with stylish tannins and scented oak, it’s every bit as impressive as the 2009. One of the great Prado Eneas, this will age beautifully. 2025-40. (Feb 2018)"
97pts WA I was really looking forward to the 2010 Prado Enea Gran Reserva, as I've seen a very good improvement in this cuvée in the last few vintages, and 2010 is one of the more-balanced vintages of recent times. This is the most classical among the wines in the portfolio, the one with the longer élevage, a little bit like the wines from yesteryear but with today's knowledge about vineyards and vinification/élevage. This has settled to a blend of approximately 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and the remaining 10% between Mazuelo and Graciano, from the cooler, higher-altitude vineyards, which means they only bottle it every two or three years. In recent years, 2007 and 2008 were not bottled. It ferments in small oak vats built by their own tonneliers, and they like to delay malolactic until the spring by opening the windows so the cold from outside comes into the winery. For the aging, each variety goes into separate barrels racked from newer to older barrels to complete some 36 months or three years. It has very healthy and balanced parameters, and that's what the wine feels like. It's still young. It's never a dark wine, more of a ruby or bright color, and it has a nose of youth, subtle and elegant. But the quality shows in the unbelievable elegance and harmony on the palate, where the tannins are very fine, the flavors are subtle but deep and the length is just phenomenal. This is only medium-bodied, with perfect ripeness and integrated acidity. This should have a very long life in bottle, especially as I had the chance to check the evolution of the 2004 next to this. 90,000 bottles were produced from 2010. The following vintages will be 2011, 2014 (a small bottling) and 2015.
96 points Decanter Only made in the best vintages, and they don't get any better than 2010, this is a brooding, ageworthy blend of mostly Tempranillo, with 20% Garnacha and 10% Mazuelo. It's rich, dark and complex with stylish tannins and scented oak. (10/2017)



New!! 2016 Bedrock Heritage Sonoma $47.97 (in stock: limited)
The wine, a blend of the 27 varieties inter planted at the family’s vineyard is roughly 50% Zinfandel, 20% Carignan, 4% Mataro with the reminder being everything else found in the field. The rocky site yielded a small amount of dense and balanced fruit and as always this wine features the savory, spice-infused character of Sonoma Valley. This wine will last a long time and decanting is highly recommended if consuming in the next few years.
WS95 Wine Spectator A knockout red, focused and well-built but loaded with personality. Expressive blackberry and dark Asian spice notes lead to intense yet refined smoky plum, orange zest and smoky cracked pepper flavors. Zinfandel, Carignane, Mataro, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2027.
V95 Vinous The 2016 Bedrock Heritage Wine is powerful, dense and explosive. Swaths of dark, deep fruit flesh out as this ample wine shows off its beguiling personality. Earthy and savory notes add aromatic nuance. As good as the 2016 is today – and it is terrific – it is also very backward and much less overt than other vintages have been. Readers will have to be patient. The Bedrock is a field blend of 27 different grapes based on 50% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane and 4% Mataro, plus dollops of everything else. This compelling Heritage Wine will find its greatest admirers among readers who enjoy old-school, structured wines.
RP93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate A blend of 50% Zinfandel, 18% Carignan and 4% Mataro with more than 20 other interplanted mixed black varieties, the medium to deep garnet colored 2016 Bedrock Heritage Wine has a fragrant nose of violets, potpourri, baking spices, chocolate box, prunes, raisin cake and blackberry preserves. The palate is full-bodied, rich and concentrated with very firm, chewy tannins and a lively line, finishing long and earthy.



The Tre Monti estate is located in Emilia-Romagna, a region located south of Friuli and north of Tuscany. With the city of Bologna dividing the region in two, the western area of Emilia is home to the famous Lambrusco. East of Bologna lies Romagna to which is attributed the birthplace of Sangiovese. The Sangiovese of Romagna is darker in profile than that of Tuscany.
Tre Monti Vitalba: Stunning Wines! In Stock!
Native to Emilia-Romagna, Albana is most often found in sweet wines. But with Vitalba, the winemakers at Tre Monti harness its lovely aromatics and exotic fruit qualities in the form of a very distinctive dry white. The wine is left to age on its skins, similar to a red wine, and it rests in an ancient clay amphora, resulting in a mildly tannic finish and a surprisingly rich texture. With notes of dried stone fruit and a saline mineral quality, it’s one of our favorite wines on the current list. A rare treat – definitely not something you’ll see every day. Grab a glass alongside the trout or our charcuterie board.
We also recommend pairing it with leaving work a half hour early on a Monday.


Really Rare & Fascinating white! Very Limited!
2017 Tre Monti Albana di Romagna Anfora Vitalba Reg $39.99 Sale $34.97
(2015 Tre Monte albana di romagna anfora vitalba – wine enthusiast – 94 points)
Fermented in clay amphora, this fascinating orange wine opens with alluring aromas of dried yellow stone fruit, baking spice, aromatic herb, pressed yellow flower and a balsamic note. Boasting more fruit and flavor than many other wines in this genre, the savory enveloping palate presents apricot, yellow peach, candied nectarine zest, crystallized ginger and a hint of flinty mineral. Tangy acidity provides balance and lift while a honeyed note closes the lingering finish. Simply gorgeous.

2015 Tre Monti “Thea” Sangiovese di Romagna Reg $31.99 Sale $27.97
The Sangiovese Riserva "Thea" by Tre Monti is undoubtedly the flagship wine of the cellar romagnola, the wine most beloved and dedicated to his mother Thea. We are in the heart of the hills of Imola and Forlì, on which the vineyards are cultivated according to the fascinating method of "integrated pest management", which involves the grassing between the rows, combined with the influence of the phases of the moon, a classic of the biodynamic philosophy. In the valley where flows the Rio Sanguinario, the climate is characterized by decided thermal excursions in the night that favor the formation and the development of fragrances and freshness and the terroir is made even more beautiful and sweet and amazing views that the farm Petrignone, where does the Sangiovese Riserva "Thea" borns. The Sangiovese Riserva "Thea" is the heart of the wine of the Tre Monti, the wine reminiscent of today's past, the traditions, the beginning of a story full of charm and passion. Remember mother Thea and borns in the homonymous vineyard, located in the farm Petrignone; was born on a soil with clayey and sandy bottom and after a maceration of 12 days with malolactic fermentation, is left to age in new allier barrels for nine months. And here that its already elegant bouquet of red fruit evolves and develops with notes of pepper and licorice; it is here that grows in intensity and softness, becoming probably the Sangiovese di Romagna more appreciated by fans. Try it, you will not be disappointed. ColourDeep ruby red ScentIntense hints of blueberries, blackberries and sweet spices, in closing notes of graphite, juniper and balsamic TasteWarm and well structured, with a dense and fine tannins, with a long finish

2015 Tre Monti “Petrignone” Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore Riserva Reg $22.99 Sale $19.97
Sangiovese "Petrignone" Tre Monti is a clean and elegant wine, with a full and dynamic body and a closing pleasantly cool. The Sangiovese grape is the most important asset of the winery. The family Navacchia dedicated to viticulture since the early seventies, when Sergio decided its investment in this area. Today we are his sons, Vittorio and David, took over the business. The grapes that give life to this Petrignone "Sangiovese" are grown in Petrignone, about 200 meters above sea level, facing south and raised to cordon; enjoy a soil composed of clay evolved with a high percentage of sand and pebbles in outcrop. All the vineyards are cultivated according to the methods of integrated pest management, which involves the grassing between the rows and the minimum use of chemicals. Moreover, in recent years, surprising results have been achieved through the consideration of the influence of the moon phases, a basic principle of biodynamics. The Sangiovese "Petrignone" is really a classic of Tre Monti winery, in which the best selections of Sangiovese are cleverly combined with a well-balanced use of wood and never intrusive.ColourBright ruby red ScentIntense notes of cherry fruit and fleshy, with pleasant spicy hints of black pepper Taste Elegant and soft, warm and enveloping, with excellent persistence

Insight Brewing is on Fire!
Have a Crazy Aunt or a Roudy Uncle!
They've(We've) got you covered!
Insight Brewing Mpls Minnesota! Your Choice of 8 styles: Reg $9.99 Sale $6.97 (4pk/16oz)
Quench that thirst: +2 new seasonals:
A VISIT TO MY CRAZY AUNT: Gin & Tonic Style Ale!!
Crazy Aunt is an ale brewed with juniper, coriander, lime juice, and tonic water.
We’ve pushed the limits with this beer and brewed it to taste just like a gin & tonic, and we’re introducing it as the perfect seasonal to quench your thirst on a warm Minnesota summer day.
THE MISADVENTURES OF MY ROWDY UNCLE: MOSCOW MULE STYLE ALE
Brewed to taste just like a Moscow Mule, this beer shouts “GINGER” on the nose with a light, fresh citrus lime balancing out the ginger in the flavor.
Poured straight into the pint or over ice, this beer tastes best in the sunshine and warm

The scramble was on to get any of this 93pt awesome Cabernet at all!
We're good at scrambling, but only 15 cases in stock!
2016 Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon $19.97 (Limited)
Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, Australia
93pts Wine Spectator!! Dense, with sink-your-teeth-into-them tannins and concentration to the plum, cassis and blackberry flavors. Sage and rosemary accents linger in the background. Strikes the right balance between power and elegance, with grace notes of eucalyptus, black tea and tobacco lingering on the velvety finish. Drink now through 2030.
(2015 got 90pts & was #48 in the top 100)

The wine advocate just released there tasting notes on 57 rose’s from the Rhone Valley!
Among all the $30-$80 offerings the highest rated at 93pts was one of our favorites for the last 20 years!
We originally got in 30cs! We have about 15cs left in stock!
2017 Domaine Lafond Roc Epine • Tavel Reg $24.99 Blitz Sale $17.97
93pts Wine Advocate!! A dependable producer of Tavel and Lirac (and Châteauneuf-du-Pape), the Lafonds have turned out a spice-driven 2017 Tavel that's bottled under screwcap. Hints of allspice and clove accent watermelon and red berry flavors, while the palate is medium to full-bodied and richly textured, leading into a long, silky finish. Bravo!

92+ pts! Summer Classic!!
One Shot Deal! So Refreshing, one of the great whites of Italy despite it's humble price tag.
2016 Pieropan 50th Anniversary!! Soave Classico Veneto Reg $22.99 Blitz Sale $14.97
WE92 Editors’ Choice Wine Enthusiast: Savory and fresh, this opens on alluring aromas of white flower, orchard fruit, citrus and a whiff of crushed rock while the palate offers creamy white peach, apple and lemon drop. A saline mineral note lingers on the finish.
D92 Decanter Perhaps the most famous Soave producer, this is the 50th vintage for Nino Pieropan, and is a blend of 85% Garganega and 15% Trebbiano di Soave. The vines are cultivated on clay-basalt volcanic soil, giving flinty aromas on the nose, combined with stone fruit flavours and a long lasting, intense, mineral finish.
TP90 Tasting Panel The Soave from the family’s estate in the Soave Classico zone—and a low ABV of 12%—showcases Nino Pieropan’s 50th vintage and perhaps one of the label’s finest. The aromatics are exceptional, with flint-inspired apricot and lemon curd. The palate is crisp and clean, further enhancing stone fruit and minerality.
Soave in the Veneto has a mixed reputation but unlike many producers, Pieropan doesn’t represent a simple, dilute bulk wine for export, as is the practice of many of their peers. The Pieropan family produce Soave from the heartland of Garganega on the volcanic hills of the town of Soave proper. In our opinion, the Soave Classico is their standout wine. Year in, year out the tasting note reads of a bountiful orchard full of peaches, pears and white flowers. In addition, the vibrant citrus notes and delicate texture with a gentle bitter almond “twist” to finish make it ideal with white meats and seafood and worthy of sitting at the table next to Chablis or Trocken Riesling. This is one of the great white wines of Italy despite its humble price tag.

Mouthwatering!! 92+ pts! One Shot Deal!
A passion for Riesling was the inspiration for a first ever joint venture between vintners from Germany and Italy.
2016 Weingut Dr. Fischer Steinbock Riesling Reg $15.99 Blitz Sale $12.97
In March of 2014, vintner Nik Weis from Weingut St. Urbans-Hof on the Mosel and Martin Foradori Hofstätter from Tenuta J. Hofstätter in Alto Adige grasped the welcome opportunity to launch their project on the Mosel.
Vinous 92pts(04/01/2018) This wine, nicknamed Steinbock, originates in parts of the Bockstein deemed well-suited to neither Grosses Gewchs nor Kabinett. It’s another instance at this estate of a Riesling that signals stoniness on the nose, in this instance accompanied by a whiff of fusel oil as well as by intimations of apple, pear and lime that go on to dominate a glossy, satiny palate. The hint of sweetness is restrained but supportive, adding to the appeal of a buoyant, bell-clear, brightly persistent and infectiously juicy finish to which a mussel-like combination of maritime salinity and meatiness adds mouthwatering savor. (Incidentally, this harbors 9.3 grams acidity: no deficiency here!)