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97pt Shiraz from McLaren Vale’s One and Only Dowie Doole

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment December 6, 2019March 2, 2018

2014 Dowie Doole Shiraz Reserve $92.95 btl / $557.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) Dowie Doole sounds like a name invented by a bunch of mates during a late night pub crawl. However, it is in fact the joining of the founder’s surnames, Drew Dowie and Norm Doole. Drew, formerly an Australian architect, joined forces with international Canadian banker Norm Doole and then brought on Leigh Gilligan, grape grower and veteran wine marketer in 1996, when Dowie Doole officially …

Givry 1er Crus which, with every sip, drinks more like a Gevrey-Chamberin

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment January 13, 2023February 20, 2018

2013 Domaine Thenard, “Cellier aux Moines” Givry 1er Cru $42.60 btl / $255.60 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) Today’s offer is the 2013 Domaine Thenard, Cellier aux Moines Givry 1er Cru, with limited-production we usually do not have enough allocation to offer this to private clients, so this is a treat. Only 40 cases of 6 bottles available. Domaine Thenard, a small 3.22 hectare vineyard in Burgundy, has optimal southern exposure and its mix of clay and lime soils …

The Perfect California Cabernet for Everyday Sipping

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment February 14, 2023February 7, 2018

2016 Estrada Creek Cabernet Sauvignon $17.90 btl / $214.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) It’s not an easy task to find that perfect everyday red wine that’s ready to drink now, not going to break the bank, will go with everything and will suit many palates. Enter Estrada Creek, a small winery with large ambitions that has generated considerable attention for its stylish wines. The 2016 Estrada Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from vineyards within the Lodi AVA selected …

Tasty Bordeaux on a Budget: Yes, It’s Possible

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment August 13, 2021January 24, 2018

2012 Chateau Trois Moulins Haut Medoc $26.90 btl / $322.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Bordeaux is a region that is known for expensive French Chateaux and even more expensive wine. What is interesting is that of the over 10,000 Bordeaux labels produced each year, approximately 80% of them are under $30. It is, in fact, a region where great value and inexpensive wine can be found, but you have to know where to look. 2012 Chateau Trois Moulins …

93 Point Australian Shiraz that will Knock your Socks Off

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022January 17, 2018

2014 Kingston Estate Eminent Shiraz $31.95 btl / $191.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) With the growing popularity of Kingston Estate amongst our customers, we decided to offer the Eminent, Kingston’s reserve Shiraz. The Eminent highlights the extraordinary varietal characteristics of Shiraz achieved through Kingston’s ability to blend across regions. The 2014 Kingston Estate Eminent Shiraz showcases the wineries finest grapes with exceptional fruit vibrancy and flavour intensity sourced from the Mount Benson and Clare Valley appellations. The spicy …

Can Côtes du Rhône Be Sexy?

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment November 21, 2019January 10, 2018

2016 Domaine Saint Michel Côtes du Rhône $16.80 btl / $201.60 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Côtes du Rhône is some of the best value wines in the Rhône Valley, if not the entire world. Reliable and affordable is what Côtes du Rhône is known for. You may think of it as an easy drinking weeknight red, however, thanks to some prestigious Rhône Valley producers, Côtes du Rhône is taking its place at the dinner table. The 2016 Domaine …

Italy’s Premium Sparkling Wine, and it’s not Prosecco

Richard Godin Weekly offerings 1 Comment January 13, 2023December 12, 2017

Majolini Franciacorta Mixed Case $54.95 btl / $329.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) Not only do we love Franciacorta, but we happily drink copious amounts of it during the holidays. Franciacorta is one of Italy’s best kept sparkling wine secrets. Today’s offer is a mixed case of 6 bottles including: – 2 bottles of Majolini Brut “Blanc de Noir” – 100% Pinto Noir, this blanc de noir was aged on its lees for 24 months contributing to the complex yet crisp taste profile …

Lovers of Great Barolo Act Fast

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment December 2, 2019December 5, 2017

2011 Fenocchio Barolo Bussia Riserva 90 Di $162.95 btl / $488.85 cs (case of 3 x 750ml) Claudio Fenocchio, a fifth generation winemaker, once had a dream as a young winemaker to make the finest wines in all of Barolo. Today, he is not only one of the very few making Barolo in the traditional way, but his wines are so incredibly popular that his cru Barolos sell out well before they are released. We had to place our order over a …

Why We Need to Drink More Chianti Colli Senesi

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment January 13, 2023November 14, 2017

2012 Azienda Agricola Le Rote – Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG $19.65 btl / $235.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) In the shadow of the famous towers of San Gimignano, Tuscan estate Le Rote makes a wonderfully charismatic Chianti Colli Senesi from 100% Sangiovese. Chianti Colli Senesi is one of the 8 sub-zones of Chianti and perhaps Chianti’s most significant subzone (after Chianti Classico) due to its high quality soils. It is one of the larger sub-regions covering some of …

A Must-Have Vintage from the Heart of Châteauneuf du Pape

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment January 13, 2023November 8, 2017

2015 Domaine Durieu Châteauneuf du Pape $52.95 btl / $317.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) Domaine Durieu is fast becoming one of the stars of Châteauneuf du Pape and with very impressive Parker reviews year over year this wine is without doubt an absolute bargain for the cellar. The 2015 vintage out of France’s Southern Rhône Valley was excellent. The weather was hot and dry and Grenache and Mourvèdre both ripened well and quality is great. This is a very serious vintage …