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Casanova di Neri 'Cerretalto' Brunello di Montalcino 2019
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The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto is a showstopper, with a bouquet that mixes hauntingly dark florals, black cherries, incense, exotic spices and sweet sage. It seduces the senses with silken textures and ripe wild berry fruit scents, taking on a steady tension as hints of blood orange and an air of violet florals saturate the palate. It finishes structured and impossibly long as a primary concentration lingers, leaving a stain of blackberry and sour cherry, all framed by regal tannins.
$990
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Boasso Barolo 'Margheria' 2016

Boasso Barolo ‘Margheria’ 2016

Nebbiolo | Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo

Cru Margheria at this price is unheard of! As you climb the Boasso hierarchy the structure builds. Amping up the edge on the tannin with a resinous finish. Yeah, the tannins are old school, the fruit, however, is contempary, fresh, and energetic. Lovely red fruits which like the Commune are made to look a little darker with the Tea and Tar. Definitely a lift in depth and length of fruit. The tannins will need some time to resolve and come into balance. Where the Commune sits fruit vs tannin is a
$96
$92ea in any 3+
$88ea in any 6+
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Domaine SC Guillard Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Poissenot' 2023
Dripping with class!
‘Poissenot’ is situated above Lavaux St Jacques on the northern ridge of Gevrey. Very fine complex cherry blackberry spice very classy detailed and fine expansive, florals small red and black fruits of the forest, really impressive.Palate super fine and silky  voluminous and mouth coating saturated and long powerful finish impeccably balanced an absolute classic.Drink 2030-2050Tom Carson*Limit 1
$285
$275ea in any 3+
$265ea in any 6+
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Passopisciaro Contrada 'G' Guardiola Nerello Mascelese 2022
Guardiola higher elevation puts it on the more elegant side of the scales! The Passopisciaro 2022 Contrada G is a true beauty in a portfolio of wines that is very impressive across the board. The "G" stands for Guardiola, one of the most stunning vineyards anywhere, at 800 meters in elevation on the blackened volcanic cone with alberello (head-pruned) vines that have reached the 140-year mark. These factors shape a silky and very elegant wine with redcurrant, grilled herb and blue rosemary flowe
$159
$152ea in any 3+
$145ea in any 6+
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