Schrader Cellars - Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley 2018 Schrader Cellars Quality Winemaking from One of Oakville's Best Vintages! 95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck - "Readers looking to get a taste of the impeccable quality and style from Schrader at a more affordable price point would do well to check out the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Double Diamond. Coming all from Oakville, it has a classic Cabernet nose of black and blue fruits, green tobacco, cedar pencil, damp earth, and chocolate. It's not over the top and has beautiful varietal character as well as medium to full body, ripe yet present tannins, good overall freshness, and a great finish. This is beautifully done and well worth a case purchase. I'd lean toward drinking bottles over the coming 10-12 years, but I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see it evolve longer. It's a candidate for the best Napa Cabernet under $100." Newsletter Special - $69.99 In 2001, Fred Schrader created Double Diamond as part of his continuing quest to make the best Cabernet Sauvignon that Napa Valley can offer at the best price point without compromising quality. With the help of acclaimed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, this unique expression of the region carries on the tradition of earning critical acclaim and drawing passionate fans that Fred began in 1998 with Schrader Cellars. Thomas’s dedication to excellence has helped lead Schrader Cellars to an unprecedented record of thirty-five 100-point scores from the world’s most respected critics. Domaine du Margalleau - Vouvray Brut, Loire Valley, NV Methode Champenoise Sparkling Vouvray Chenin Blanc to Rival Champagne at Half the Price! We loved Domaine du Margalleau's clean, crisp, and ageworthy Vouvray sec Chenin Blanc, now we couldn't be more excited to offer their sparkling Vouvray made from the same 40+ year old Chenin vines, made under the exact same regiment as traditional method Champagne done in the Brut (dry) style and with extended lees aging of up to two years. This provides wonderful expression of both the varietal and region - aromas of biscuity lees, Meyer lemon, zesty ginger, flinty minerals, and yellow apple. The palate is expansive with a fine mousse, and notes of lemon curd, white flowers, toasted almonds, and graham cracker. This is a perfect value sparkler that doesn't compromise on quality. Newsletter Special - $17.99
Nino Costa - Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy 2020 Incredible Price to Quality Small Estate Langhe Nebbiolo with Complexity and Elegance I've got nothing but praises for this beautiful little Nebbiolo from Nino Costa. Family run since 1851 the Costa family have certainly dialed in their craft, creating wines refective of place with both complexity and varietal elegance. The 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo shows excellent promise for the vintage - the wine pours a gleaming light ruby with aromas of fresh violets, crushed raspberry, black tea, orange zest, and clean minerals. There is a wonderful balance between fruity-floral freshness and depth of earth, both perfectly wound around pleasantly soft tannin and food-worthy acidity. Outstanding Value. Newsletter Special - $14.99
Cheers! -Alex Alexander Knechel - Certified Sommelier Wine Sales Manager - Plucky Wines alexanderknechel@pluckywines.com
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