This
is one of those old school wineries with the old
school labels that Kermit Lynch 'discovered'
decades ago. It doesn't get more classic than
this.
Domaine
Hippolyte Reverdy, a family farm that has been
making wine for many generations—since the
1600s—is a favorite, producing Sancerres with
trademark notes of fresh spring flowers and a
zesty, mineral finish.
Since Kermit began to
work with Hippolyte, the first Reverdy in this
family to bottle, in the 1980s, the wines have
been consistently excellent. The current
generation, Julie Guiard—Hippolyte’s
granddaughter—is as much a humble farmer as any of
her ancestors, foregoing vacation and travel to
make sure everything is in exactly the right place
in her vines and cellar. Open a bottle of this
charming Sancerre Rose and Sancerre Blanc this
weekend; wines that represents what we love most
about tradition in French winemaking.
2023 Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre Rosé
$34
2023 Domaine
Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre $44
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2022 i Clivi
Friulano San Pietro (Italy, Friuli-Venezia
Giulia, Friuli Colli Orientali) $34
We begin with a rush
of exotic floral notes, giving way to green melon
and caviar lime. Expertly balanced by a core of
juicy acidity and ripe orchard fruits that dances on
the palate. The finish is gorgeous and lengthy. This
may be the best Friulano we've tasted in years.
2022
Paşaeli Karasakız Cabernet Sauvignon Çalkarası
(Turkey, Ege Bölgesi) $15
A blend of
Karasakız, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Çalkarası (say
that three times fast).
While the Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and
ample dark fruit, the Karasakiz and Çalkarasi offer
brighter notes of red fruit, fresh herbs, and juicy
acidity, making for a remarkably well balanced and
unique red wine.
2019
Piancornello Brunello di Montalcino
(Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino) $60
Always of the best
values in Brunello, the 2019 once again
over-delivers.
Black cherries, incense, dark chocolate and spice
gives way to violets, blue fruit, floral notes, and
hints of Brunello terrior. Decant this one a few
hours and enjoy!
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In
the world of wine, there are many good winegrowers.
However, there are only a very select few who are
truly great, and Auguste Clape will go down in
history as one of the greats.
The
2022 Le Vin des Amis ($68) is a super cool example
of Syrah.
"A real cassis note on the nose along with spice
and violets. A juicy and inky palate with a floral
character and firm and grippy tannins. Clean,
fresh and structured – and just 11.5% alcohol."
-Jancis Robinson
The
2021 Renaissance is grippy, deep, divine ($175),
while the 2021 Cornas ($225) is about as serious
as it gets. Right now the wine is all about black
pepper and spice, luxurious richness and opulence.
This will need some time but wow will it be a
ringer down the road.
also
available:
2022 Domaine
Auguste Clape St. Péray $96
90% Marsanne - 10% Rousanne
Opulence Perfected
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Another
winery that would be royalty if such titles were
bestowed in the Northern Rhone. These are complex,
balanced, age-worthy, classic Côte-Rôtie. Notice
the 2001 in the picture? It's a cellar release
from the winery!
2001
Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie $450
2021
Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie $225
also
available:
2022
Domaine Jamet Côtes du Rhône $60
Call
805.568.1961 or email
us if interested.
We appreciate your support!
Renegade
Wines
417 Santa Barbara Street Suite A-6
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-568-1961
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