Azienda Agricola Viviani - Valpolicella Classico, 

Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy 2019

Explore the Elegant Side of Valpolicella with this Everyday, Food Friendly, Small Family Corvina Blend of Energetic Grace Over Power

This is not your typical Valpolicella "Baby Amarone" that you might expect, this is a wine of balance and elegance, a wine of nuance, and most importanly, a wine to complement and enhance any meal. Winemaker Claudio Viviani's approach is founded on minimal intervention, terroir driven expression with an emphasis on food-friendly drinkability to share with his family and friends. His 2019 Valpolicella Classio is exactly that - a blend of 70% Corvina and 30% Rondinella from high elevation 10-80 year old vines deeply rooted in limestone and pink coral fossils, then aged in concrete. The result is bright, lively, and full of energy - expect notes of floral laced juicy red fruit, earthy tobacco, subtle mocha, and peppery spice in the finish. A remarkable value under $15 to pair with family, friends, and great food!

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Comando G - Grenache "La Bruja de Rozas" Madrid, Spain 2020

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 94 Points!

This is hands-down our favorite Grenache for the price! Made from revived old vine Grenache from some of the most unique terroir in the world, and vinified by the rockstar duo Daniel Landi and Fernando Garcia.  This is a seriously sophisticated wine for the price, upfront aromas of floral laced red fruit, over-ripe strawberry, bing cherry, and struck match stick, followed by a plethora of nuances with white pepper, sage, and earthy oregano. The finish is exotic to say the least, clean minerals, leather, flint, and Moroccan spices round out the lasting conclusion. An absolute stunner for the price!

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Hourglass - "HG-III" Red Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley 2019

The 2019 vintage for HGIII is a knockout - an unequivocal example of how this expansive, rich and deeply textured wine overdelivers. A Bordeaux style estate blend, a trio of varietals all offering unique distinction and harmony to the final blend: Merlot leads with finesse and approachability, Cabernet Sauvignon elevates with  structure and polish, and Petite Syrah grounds the blend with depth and richness. Lifted aromas of red and black currants, with dried herbs and fennel as thier savory counterpart. A ripe juicy frame of dark sour and red cherry mingles with inky black cassis and a depth of powdery tannin laced with dark chocolate. Approachable now, and yet with the structure, density, and complexity for great ageability. 

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Cheers! -Alex

Alexander Knechel - Certified Sommelier

Wine Sales Manager - Plucky Wines

alexanderknechel@pluckywines.com