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  Wine Spectator’s #9 Wine of 2024!

  Posted: November 15, 2024

  Since 1988, Wine Spectator has released what it considers to be the most exciting wines of the year, resulting in its annual Top 100 list.

  This week, Wine Spectator released its Top 10 Wines of 2024, with its top wines #11 - #100 set to release next week. Sitting at its #9 Wine of the Year is an amazing Barolo value that can’t be beat - 2020 G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe. Priced at only $34.95 and scoring 94 points from both Wine Spectator and Robert Parker Wine Advocate, this Barolo is one to buy by the case, and it won’t last long.

  “Aldo Vaira took control of the family vineyards in 1968, when he was just 15 years old. Today, G.D. Vajra is one of the Piedmont region’s most recognized estates and comprises 150 acres, mostly around the commune of Barolo. Aldo and his wife, Milena, are joined by their children, Giuseppe, Francesca and Isidoro. Though there

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  Our Holiday Catalog Has Arrived!

  Posted: November 08, 2024

  We invite you to shop our 90th holiday catalog, and it’s bigger than ever! For the second year in a row, our catalog is completely digital and packed with Bordeaux collectibles, outstanding red and white Burgundy, high scoring Italian wines at every price level, gems from California, incredible Champagne, gift sets that will make you look like a wine pro and a whole lot more. We

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  100 Point, 2021 Napa Cult that Ranks with Opus and Dominus for Less

  Posted: November 01, 2024

  We have one of the largest inventories of fine and rare wine in the United States, including the best California wines from top producers. Since 1934, we’ve been known as America’s Premier Fine Wine Merchant. In fact, this year marks our 90th Anniversary in business!

  Our inventory of California Cabernet has never been better, and it’s packed with the biggest names in California. Quintessa, a Napa legend, is one of Napa Valley’s best kept secrets, producing world-class Cabernet for almost 30 years! They always receive high scores, yet still fly under the radar. While Dominus and Opus are fetching $400+ per bottle on new releases, you can still score a great deal on 2021 Quintessa.

  2021 Quintessa received a 100 point score from Wine Enthusiast, calling it “an exquisite wine…” A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Petit Verdot and Merlot, this 100 pointer is priced

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