Champagne Blitz Poema, Cava Brut Producer Poema Catalonia, Spain s Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada Appellation Cava SKU 275628 $6.99 1 11.25 67.50 0.44 Poema is a small-production, quality-oriented Spanish wine producer crafting top value Cava and luscious, fruit-forward red and white blendsfresh, clean, citrus, mineral and Granny Smith apple aromas with toasted bread notes make this a great example of Cava. Poema, Cava Brut Rosado Producer Poema Catalonia, Spain Trepat Appellation Cava SKU 276180 1 11.25 67.50 0.44 $6.99 The aromas and flavors typical of Trepat, with fresh and elegant notes of strawberry, raspberry and rose petals. Balanced acidity keeps the wine light and fresh. A great match with cold cuts, barbecue, small game and lightly smoked fish. Poema is a small-production, quality-oriented Spanish wine producer crafting top value Cava and luscious, fruit-forward red and white blends Poema, Cava Extra Dry Producer Poema Catalonia, Spain Appellation Cava SKU 275629 1 11.25 67.50 0.44 $6.99 Poema is a small-production, quality-oriented Spanish wine producer crafting top value Cava and luscious, fruit-forward red and white blendsshows crisp aromas of green apples, chalk and spring flowers, and fresh, tangy fruit flavors in the mouth with a trace of sweetness that is well balanced by acidity. Bouvet, Signature Brut Producer Bouvet Loire Valley, France s Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay SKU 276024 1 13.50 162.00 0.53 $8.99 Pale straw in color with fine, pinpoint bubbles, the wine offers toast and fruit on the nose along with crisp citrus notes. Wellbalanced acidity culminates in an elegant, persistent finish.
Bouvet, Excellence Brut Rosé Producer Bouvet Loire Valley, France Cabernet Franc SKU 276014 1 14.25 171.00 0.56 $9.50 Bright salmon pink in color with fine bubbles and a pleasant mousse. The fresh raspberry, red currant and peach on the nose is given structure on the palate with black currant and quince, earthy notes and fine herbal piquancy Domaine Carneros, Carneros Brut (2012) Producer Domaine Carneros California, United States Appellation Carneros SKU 273144 1 27.00 324.00 1.06 $17.50 Founded in 1987 by Champagne Taittinger. One of the most visited wineries in USA, more than 200K consumers visit the domaine every year; generating shelf recognition. Despite the large chateau, very small production: all wines are hand-crafted in small lots. Experience you can taste: Eileen Crane, entering her 39th harvest, personally makes all of the sparkling wines. Highest-quality production: estate-grown 100% Carneros fruit, strictly méthode champenoise, extensive aging and ageability. Focused on sustainability -vineyards to winery: Certified as a California Sustainable Winegrower, Napa Green Winery and in Fish Friendly Farming. Domaine Carneros produces wonderfully unintimidating world-class sparkling wines and still Pinot Noir from certified organic estate vineyards, wines that are unique in their delicate, layered flavors, elegant texture and highly awarded quality. Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the hallmark of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating a vision of terroirdriven sparkling wine while preserving the quality tenets of Traditional Method production. Domaine Carneros, Brut Rosé (NV) Producer Domaine Carneros California, United States s Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Appellation Carneros SKU 273095 1 33.00 198.00 1.30 $31.10 The wine s aroma, delivered on a delicate mousse, hints at wild strawberry, raspberry, peach, apricot, honeysuckle and exotic spices. Despite what its color may suggest, it is a true Brut completely dry. And while Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé is enjoyable at a young age, it will also gain wonderful complexity with aging. Domaine Carneros, Carneros Pinot Noir (14% ABV) (2013) Producer Domaine Carneros California, United States Pinot Noir Appellation Carneros SKU 273128 1 26.62 319.50 1.05
$25.00 Founded in 1987 by Champagne Taittinger. One of the most visited wineries in USA, more than 200K consumers visit the domaine every year; generating shelf recognition. Despite the large chateau, very small production: all wines are hand-crafted in small lots. Experience you can taste: Eileen Crane, entering her 39th harvest, personally makes all of the sparkling wines. Highest-quality production: estate-grown 100% Carneros fruit, strictly méthode champenoise, extensive aging and ageability. Focused on sustainability -vineyards to winery: Certified as a California Sustainable Winegrower, Napa Green Winery and in Fish Friendly Farming. Domaine Carneros produces wonderfully unintimidating world-class sparkling wines and still Pinot Noir from certified organic estate vineyards, wines that are unique in their delicate, layered flavors, elegant texture and highly awarded quality. Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the hallmark of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating a vision of terroirdriven sparkling wine while preserving the quality tenets of Traditional Method production. Domaine Carneros, La Rêve Tête de Cuvée Blanc de Blancs (2007) Producer Domaine Carneros California, United States Chardonnay Appellation Carneros SKU 273782 $70.00 1 85.50 513.00 3.37 Aromas of white flowers, pear and lemon curd tempt the palate. Full flavors of white fruit, crème brûlée, spice and toasted nuts are followed by a long, silky finish. Taittinger, Brut La Française, Pinot Meunier Size 375 ml 12 SKU 276861 1 28.50 342.00 2.25 $14.50 Champagne Taittinger is one of the few remaining family owned and operated Champagne houses. The firm is distinguished for its extensive vineyard holdings of 752 acres, including prestigious Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims regions. Unlike most large houses, Champagne Taittinger relies primarily on estate grapes for its portfolio of Champagnes. Also unique are the higher proportion of Chardonnay in its wines that gives Taittinger its signature style, and the time devoted to aging the wines before release most often greatly exceeding the legal requirement, in a practice that also has become a Taittinger hallmark.this wine has a subtle, pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles. It is delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod, and brioche on the nose and flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate. Taittinger, Brut La Française, Pinot Meunier SKU 277266 1 45.83 275.00 1.81 $25.50 Champagne Taittinger is one of the few remaining family owned and operated Champagne houses. The firm is distinguished for its extensive vineyard holdings of 752 acres, including prestigious Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims regions. Unlike most large houses, Champagne Taittinger relies primarily on estate grapes for its
portfolio of Champagnes. Also unique are the higher proportion of Chardonnay in its wines that gives Taittinger its signature style, and the time devoted to aging the wines before release most often greatly exceeding the legal requirement, in a practice that also has become a Taittinger hallmark.this wine has a subtle, pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles. It is delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod, and brioche on the nose and flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate. Taittinger, Brut La Française, Pinot Meunier Size 1.5 L 3 SKU 276863 1 110.00 330.00 2.17 $97.50 This wine has a subtle, pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles. It is delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod, and brioche on the nose and flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate. Taittinger, Brut La Française, Pinot Meunier Size 3 L 3 SKU 276858 1 225.00 675.00 2.22 $210.00 This wine has a subtle, pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles. It is delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod, and brioche on the nose and flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate. Taittinger, Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne (2005) Chardonnay SKU 277436 $570.00 1 226.50 1359.00 8.93 Produced only in exceptional vintage years and intended as the ultimate expression of the Taittinger style, this wine is composed entirely of Chardonnay grapes grown in the top vineyards of the prestigious Côte des Blancs. Only the first press juice is used. A small proportion (5%) of the blend spends three to four months in new oak barrels, enhancing the intrinsic qualities of the final blend. Prior to disgorgement, the Blanc de Blancs is aged for 10 years on the lees in 13th-century chalk cellars that were once the property of Saint Nicaise abbey. TASTING NOTE A powerful, refined, expressive and complex Champagne, with notes of citrus fruits, lime blossom and caramelized grapefruit. The long, rich ending reveals sweet licorice aromas. FOOD PAIRING A perfect accompaniment to first courses such as seafood and shellfish. POINTS OF DISTINCTION The wine for celebrations! The ultimate expression of the Taittinger style. Produced only in exceptional vintage years. Made entirely from Chardonnay grapes from the top vineyards of the prestigious Côte des Blancs. Aged 10 years on the lees.
Taittinger, Champagne Brut Comtes de Champagne Rosé (2005) s Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Size 1.5 L 3 SKU 278281 $183.00 1 483.33 1450.00 9.53 Champagne Taittinger is one of the few remaining family owned and operated Champagne houses. The firm is distinguished for its extensive vineyard holdings of 752 acres, including prestigious Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims regions. Unlike most large houses, Champagne Taittinger relies primarily on estate grapes for its portfolio of Champagnes. Also unique are the higher proportion of Chardonnay in its wines that gives Taittinger its signature style, and the time devoted to aging the wines before release most often greatly exceeding the legal requirement, in a practice that also has become a Taittinger hallmark. Taittinger, Champagne Brut Millésimé (2009) SKU 278557 1 82.50 495.00 3.25 $67.50 This Champagne is pale gold in the glass with fine, pinpoint bubbles. On the nose, aromas of white fruit and wild berries precede flavors of toast and yeast. Excellent minerality and refined acidity culminate in a lasting, full-bodied, round finish. Taittinger, Champagne Cuvée Prestige Rosé SKU 276905 1 66.00 396.00 2.60 $43.50 This cuvée is a vibrant pink color with fine bubbles and persistent foam. The full and wonderfully expressive nose delivers aromas of crushed raspberries, cherries and black currants that lead into crisp, fresh red fruit flavors on the palate. Velvety and full-bodied, this wine is lively, fruity and fresh. Taittinger, Champagne Cuvée Prestige Rosé Size 1.5 L 3 SKU 276902 1 129.00 387.00 2.54 $110.00 This cuvée is a vibrant pink color with fine bubbles and persistent foam. The full and wonderfully expressive nose delivers aromas of crushed raspberries, cherries and black currants that lead into crisp, fresh red fruit flavors on the palate. Velvety and full-bodied, this wine is lively, fruity and fresh.
Taittinger, Champagne Cuvée Prestige Rosé Size 3 L 1 SKU 277008 1 297.00 297.00 2.93 $248.41 This cuvée is a vibrant pink color with fine bubbles and persistent foam. The full and wonderfully expressive nose delivers aromas of crushed raspberries, cherries and black currants that lead into crisp, fresh red fruit flavors on the palate. Velvety and full-bodied, this wine is lively, fruity and fresh. Taittinger, Champagne Les Folies de la Marquetterie SKU 276929 1 75.00 450.00 2.96 $67.50 This deep golden Champagne has fine, delicate bubbles. On the nose, its intense, highly fruity aroma includes peaches and apricot jam with subtle toasted brioche and vanilla notes. It is full-bodied and fruity on the palate with golden peach flavors leading to a finish with light woody notes. This full-flavored, harmonious Champagne is distinguished by its immense richness and complexity. Taittinger, Prélude SKU 276965 1 73.50 441.00 2.90 $64.60 The wine s brilliant, pale yellow color with silvery reflections indicates the high proportion of Chardonnay. This Champagne is subtle and fresh on the nose, with mineral aromas that quickly give way to notes of elderflowers and spicy cinnamon. In the mouth, lean mineral Chardonnay notes delicately balance the aromatic strength of Pinot Noir. The lively palate is dominated by fresh citrus and white peaches in syrup. Over time, this Champagne develops to become more full-bodied, round and silky with a rich, lingering finish. Taittinger, Nocturne Shimmer Sleeve (NV) Chardonnay Size 750 ml gift pack 6 SKU 277343 1 64.50 387.00 2.54 $56.25 This distinctively sweet sec Champagne is pale yellow in color with shimmering highlights and bubbles that form a delicate ring of fine foam. On the nose there are aromas of white flowers, yellow peach and dried apricots. The palate is smooth and
creamy yet very crisp and gives way to flavors of raisins and fruit in syrup. This mature, rich and round wine culminates in a long, smooth finish. Taittinger, Nocturne Rosé SKU 277341 1 75.00 450.00 2.96 $67.81 This distinctively sweet sec Champagne (with 18 g/l residual sugar) is pale yellow in color with shimmering highlights and bubbles that form a delicate ring of fine foam. On the nose there are aromas of white flowers, yellow peach and dried apricots. The palate is smooth and creamy yet very crisp and gives way to flavors of raisins and fruit in syrup. This mature, rich and round wine culminates in a long, smooth finish. Foley, Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir (2013) Producer Foley California, United States Pinot Noir Appellation Sta. Rita Hills SKU 127592 1 25.50 306.00 1.01 Any visit to Santa Rita Hills must include a stop at Foley Estates. The property was founded by Bill Foley in the late 1990 s and today is one of the most important in the appellation. The winery s success can be attributed to strict winemaking protocols and two extraordinary estate vineyards. To guarantee the best possible fruit from both sites, Foley s viticulture and winemaking teams have developed a unique micro-farming program. This complex process involves the mapping of soils and topography down to the smallest increment using soil pits and aerial photography. A total of 500 acres are under wine, with an emphasis on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.Medium-bodied Pinot Noir with juicy fruit notes of boysenberry and raspberry jam followed by vibrant cherry cola and caramelized sugar. The French Oak barrels add great structure and length. Michele Chiarlo, Langhe Nebbiolo Il Principe Producer Michele Chiarlo Piedmont, Italy Nebbiolo Appellation Langhe SKU 278235 Tenuta San Guido, Toscana Le Difese (2013) Producer Tenuta San Guido Tuscany, Italy s Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese Appellation Toscana Size 375 ml 12 SKU 278197 1 16.50 198.00 0.65 1 14.25 171.00 1.12 $25.50 $12.00 375ML Guido Alberto $41.22 Hailed as the standard-bearer of Italian enology, the historic Tenuta San Guido estate is known for crafting Sassicaia, the
world s first Super Tuscan and an important contribution to Italy s evolving reputation as a fine-wine producing nation in the mid-20th century. From the ambition of Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta to plant Bordeaux varieties in Tuscany in the 1940s to the arrival of acclaimed consulting oenologist Giacomo Tachis to the introduction of two additional wines to the brand, Tenuta San Guido has vaulted from success to success. BORDEAUX IN TUSCANY Just as the Graves region of Bordeaux is named for its gravelly soil, so Sassicaia is an area of Bolgheri, in coastal Tuscany, named for its many stones. Mario Incisa della Rocchetta had enjoyed the fine wines of Bordeaux as a young man in the 1920s and dreamed of planting his own vineyard one day. This plan came to pass after 1930, when he married Marchesa Clarice della Gherardesca, whose dowry included the 7,500-acre estate of Tenuta San Guido that her family had owned for centuries, in the province of Livorno on the western outskirts of Tuscany, near the village of Bolgheri. Mario Incisa noticed a similarity between this land and the Bordeaux vineyards he was familiar with. In 1944, Mario Incisa acquired a number of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vine cuttings from a vineyard near Pisa and planted them on a sloping hillsideoverlooking the San Guido estate, called Castiglioncello after the small, 11th-century castle of the same name, used as a hunting lodge, at the vineyard's upper edge.intense black fruit aromas and flavors as well as the vanilla and spice of oak in a full-bodied wine with supple tannins. Tenuta di Biserno, Bolgheri Il Pino di Biserno (2008) Producer Tenuta di Biserno Tuscany, Italy s Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation Bolgheri SKU 275925 1 58.50 351.00 2.31 $51.00 In 1994, while looking to expand holdings for Tenuta dell'ornellaia, Marchese Lodovico Antinori discovered Tenuta di Biserno. Located near Bibbona in Tuscany's Alta Maremma subappellation, Lodovico and his brother Piero, bought the property in 2001 and set about reviving this historic estate. The estate is loosely divided into three, 50-acre parcels, Fonit Intarlate, San Giovanni and Le Vallette which are planted to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah. Decisions regarding where to plant varietals are based on slope, soil composition, exposure and relative proximity to the coast. Helena Lindberg is the winemaker, Michel Rolland consulting winemaker and Ranieri Orsini is the vineyard manager. Currently, the wines are vinified in a nearby village until the new state-ofthe- art, gravity-flow winery is completed. James Suckling noted in the Wine Spectator in October 2007 - I find the style of the property's wines already to be a fascinating combination of Ornellaia's and Sassicaia's, emphasizing the generosity of the former and the firmness and backbone of the latter. The nose is intense with cherries, blueberries, chocolate and spicy oak. On the palate there is a good ripe fruit and spicy flavors supported by silky tannins. Concentrated yet elegant, with a medium to long finish. 35% Cabernet Franc/35%Cabernet Sauvignon/20% Merlot/10% Petit Verdot). The fruit for Il Pino is grown in two vineyard parcels surrounding the estate. The upper area is noted for its Bolgheri conglomerate soil, which is well drained and ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The lower area consists of mainly clay soil ideal for growing Merlot. s were sorted, destemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for three-four weeks. Malolactic fermentation was divided evenly between French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks. Sixty-five percent of the wine was aged for 12 months in new and 1-year-old French oak barrels, with the remaining 35 percent aged in stainlesssteel tanks. The wine was aged for six months in bottle prior to release. Lodovico Antinori, based in Geneva, has been head of Lamson International for the last 25 years, a marketing company specializing in developing brands in emerging markets, such as Asia. In the mid 1980s, MLA founded Tenuta dell' Ornellaia, the avant-garde winery located in Bolgheri in the Upper Maremma, producing the world-acclaimed wines, Masseto and Poggio alle Gazze. After the company was sold at the beginning of the 21st century, Lodovico, together with his brother, Piero, decided to establish a new wine project, Tenuta di Biserno, having discovered a new terroir with great potential in the neighboring commune of Bibbona.