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One taste was all it took for us to grab everything the importer had left. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate writes, "The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino reveals an open, expressive bouquet laced with sweet menthol, red cherries and spices, all of which come together nicely on a rich, round palate...

You may have heard a thing or two about 2009 Bordeaux? The sad reality is that most releases are gone from the marketplace. We had to call in favor in France to make this one happen...

Made from 100% organic grapes, Ernesto Catena's "Natural" is by far the most delicious way to go green! Robert Parker's Wine Advocate reviews, "The palate is sensual and caressing on the entry, setting you up for its silky tannins...

Delicious and sophisticated Chianti with a little age on it for under $30 bucks? We’re in! Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate called it, “A beautiful, precise wine laced with sweet dark cherries, menthol, tobacco, minerals and spices. It shows gorgeous clarity...

Oh, my. This got our attention in a big way. A sexed-up entry of purple fruits and violets yields to warm earth and fleshy fruit tannins on the finish. An absolute no-brainer for the bargain hunter.

The Spanish are absolute masters at cranking out delicious reds for a pittance. This juicy little number dances across the palate with red berries, purple fruits and supple, polished tannins. You’ll be back for more!

A blending grape in its native Bordeaux, Malbec has taken to the slopes of the Andes like it was there all along. We could have easily included this release in our "Steals and Deals" section...

As bracing as a brisk breeze off the Adriatic, one of Italy’s most underrated regions delivers the goods. Bright lime blossom, almond and sea spray flavors swirl in a cool and delicious balance.

One of the most famous houses in Burgundy knows all of the region’s secrets, including where “great stuff” lives outside of the name-brand appellations. This is classic Marsannay with clean red fruits, spice, truffles and...

Want to fly first class and pay for coach? What you’re getting here is essentially young-vine Barolo that the winery puts into a separate bottling. What they do not do is scrimp on quality. Red fruits, cherries and anise speak to the best elements...

We've always said that Mâcon in southern Burgundy is where the smart money plays, and this biodynamic wine proves once again you don't need a famous zip code to put a hurting on the house....

Wine Spectator wrote of this release, "There's a fine balance between the ripe and juicy cherry, raspberry, floral and spice flavors in this red and it's enveloping structure...

A legend of Piemonte has done it again! One of the region’s most famous names has channeled their precious fruit into a gorgeous display of classic Barolo aromatics: rose petals, tar, anise and orange rind swirl in harmony in a wine that demands to be...

Wine Spectator reviews, "This is a bit of a brute now, with roasted fig, espresso, mocha and ganache notes leading the way, but there's a terrific core of blackberry, plum and black currant fruit in reserve and a gorgeous graphite-filled finish that can easily wait for everything to assimilate fully....

Savvy Italian buyers know the inherent value of “baby Brunello,” and this Rosso over-delivers in a big way with racy flavors of sweet berries, blue fruits and sage. Thoroughly modern and supple, this will hit your palate squarely in its happy zone....

Tuscany’s most coveted address was in standing-ovation encore mode in ’07. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate wrote that this release “bursts from the glass with freshly cut flowers, spices, rose petals and sweet red berries. The 2007 impresses...

As Robert Parker once wrote succinctly, "Clos du Mont-Olivet is one of the great estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape." On our last visit to the domaine, we were shocked...

Among our favorite locales for value, a sexed-up Côtes du Rhône from a ripe vintage is always a solid bet for a house wine. Blackberry and blue fruit flavors get a little pepper dusting to remind you of its bloodlines.

The 1978 Delord Bas-Armagnac is a rare vintage-dated Armagnac, bottled in 2011 after aging for 33 years in the family's cellar. Showing big notes of brown sugar...

Ah, the endless charms of Chinon! When done the right way, there are few red wines more refreshing in all of France. Clean, racy and crackling with vibrancy, this 2011 brings hard red candy, red currants and spices to a flavor party...