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Apr. 05, 2023
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NIK WEIS ST.-URBANS-HOF
Riesling Spätlese Mosel Bockstein 2021
$48
Displays gorgeous fruit purity and mineral intensity, with a thread of flint and smoke coursing alongside glazed pear and apple. Reveals honey and petrol notes on the silky palate, while the concentration and power increase and the crunchy acidity holds firm. A powerful wine that will benefit from time in bottle. Best from 2035 through 2040. 500 cases made, 125 cases imported. —Kristen Bieler
Apr. 04, 2023
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LA RIOJA ALTA
Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva 2016
$45
An intriguing red, with steeped raspberry, balsamico, dried black cherry, iron and iodine aromas and flavors. Silky on the palate and finely knit, this is a rich, medium-bodied red that offers supple tannins. A lovely example of Rioja in a more traditional style, this should open well in the decanter or with time in the cellar. Tempranillo and Garnacha. Best from 2025 through 2033. 50,000 cases made, 9,000 cases imported. —Alison Napjus
Apr. 03, 2023
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CRYSTALLUM
Chardonnay Western Cape The Agnes 2021
$40
Lightly chalky in texture, with crisp and refreshing acidity, this bright white shows poise and fine knit, layering a subtle vein of sweet smoke with fresh-cut apple and pear fruit, hazelnut and honeysuckle notes. Long, creamy finish. Drink now through 2028. 120 cases imported. —Alison Napjus
Apr. 02, 2023
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NIK WEIS ST.-URBANS-HOF
Riesling Auslese Mosel Goldtröpfchen 2021
$36
Closed and demure at first, this opens up to reveal an impressive range of sugared plum, honeyed apple, nectarine and melon flavors that are focused and pure. Offers chalky minerality and razor-sharp acidity, which cuts through to keep this clean. Tightly coiled now, this will benefit from cellaring. Best from 2025 through 2042. 75 cases made, 35 cases imported. —Kristen Bieler
Apr. 01, 2023
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GABRIËLSKLOOF
Syrah Bot River On Sandstone 2019
$39
A fragrant skein winds through this wine, with wafts of burning sage, spicy cedar and a touch of mesquite smoke. Well-meshed and polished, with fine tannins and pleasingly plump juiciness to the flavors of mulled black cherry, plum reduction and red licorice. Drink now through 2029. 217 cases made, 10 cases imported. —Alison Napjus
Mar. 30, 2023
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CONCHA Y TORO
Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Gravas Del Maipo 2020
$50
This red plays with contrasts, showing plum reduction and cherry- and herb-marinated olive tinges on the nose. Still, the palate is refined and built around richly textured plum and fig flavors, adding a layer of graphite and spices on the lengthy finish around broad tannins. Drink now through 2030. 1,500 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. —Aaron Romano
Mar. 29, 2023
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RIDGE
Three Valleys Sonoma County 2020
$32
Opens with a juicy burst of cherry fruit, then turns brooding midway, with dark berry flavors accented by savory white pepper and bay leaf. Ends with broad-shouldered tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2031. 21,000 cases made. —Tim Fish
Mar. 28, 2023
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ASTROLABE
Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Taihoa Vineyard 2020
$40
Distinctive and fragrant, leaning into savory details of lanolin, beeswax and litsea oil, which mingle with mineral accents and floral notes. Reveals a juicy mix of tangerine, mango and citrus flavors at the core, with a supple, almost creamy texture. Builds in complexity on the finish. Drink now. 4,500 cases made, 750 cases imported. —MaryAnn Worobiec
Mar. 27, 2023
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RUTINI
Malbec Mendoza 2020
$35
A play of contrasts, this red shows roasted hazelnut and toasted herb aromas, with the core revealing ripe berry and açaí flavors against vibrant mineral acidity. The plush finish features milk chocolate details. Drink now through 2028. 30,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. —Aaron Romano
Mar. 25, 2023
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H. DÖNNHOFF
Riesling Spätlese Nahe Norheimer Kirschheck 2021
$35
Shows white tea and fresh peach flavors that are soft and pure, carried by a vibrant stream of acidity that nicely offsets the off-dry profile. Concentrated and tightly coiled, this has good power and longevity. Drink now through 2035. 2,300 cases imported. —Kristen Bieler
