Wine Spectator 94
CLOS ST.-JEAN Châteauneuf-du-Pape White 2015

Distinctive, with a bright yellow apple note leading the way, backed by lots of verbena, chamomile and honeysuckle notes before a creamy melon edge drapes the finish. Shows lovely range. Drink now through 2018. 100 cases imported. –JM $50 Our Price $46.99

Antonio Galloni, Vinous 91-94
2016 Shafer TD-9 Red

The 2016 TD-9 exudes raciness and total class, along with a bit better balance than the 2015 tasted along side it. In 2016, winemaker Elias Fernandez aged the components together, which, along with the natural pedigree of the vintage, goes a long way in shaping the wine's striking quality. A burst of red cherry, plum, lavender, rose petal and spice lead into the silky, super-polished finish. 58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec. $65

2016 Roar Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir

Winemaker Notes: Our 2016 Rosella's Pinot Noir opens with lush, woody edge and nuances of licorice over bright, dense red fruit. A Very pretty, perfumed nose of violet pastilles carries through to the palate where it is balanced with ripe berry, cola and hints of black tea and mushroom, all rounded out with a finish of sun-kissed leather. $60 (Arrives 9/26/18)

9 Liter Bottle!
2017 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay

Winemaker Notes: Enticing aromas of vanilla, peach and mango are layered with apricots, crème brulee, butter and a slight minerality. Those scents are schoed as flavors on the creamy, rich palate, along with peach, pie crust and baking spices. The long smooth finish is marked by mouthwatering acidity. $760/9 Liter. (One 9L in stock)

Wine Spectator 96
BEAUX FRÈRES Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge The Upper Terrace 2016

 A seductive wine that combines structure with harmony and a silky texture. Vivid black raspberry, rose petal and mocha espresso flavors build richness and dance on the long finish. Drink now through 2025. 1,278 cases made. –TF $110 Limited

2015 DOMAINE DU TRAPADIS Esprit Cotes du Rhone Rouge

Winemaker Notes: A red based Grenache territorial and animated by great freshness, which comes from the Rhone Valley. The olfactory bouquet is Mediterranean and fruity, with scents of aromatic herbs and undergrowth in evidence; the sip is clean, alive and vibrant. $12 Our Price $8.99

Wine Spectator 97
FRANÇOIS VILLARD Condrieu Le Grand Vallon 2016

This is bright, pure and very engaging, with a torrent of honeysuckle, white  peach, yellow apple and apricot flavors laced with salted butter and verbena notes. The finely beaded acidity throughout lets this strut its stuff without toppling over. A fresh, modern approach to Condrieu. Drink now through 2022. From France. 125 cases imported —J.M $60 

Wine Spectator 96
DOMAINE HUËT Vouvray Moelleux Le Mont 2017

A beauty, with an inviting display of succulent yellow apple, green plum, pear, persimmon and quince flavors that ripples lengthily through the finish, while light verbena, ginger and honeysuckle notes dart around. A long green tea echo runs through the finish. Shows terrific range and purity, with the sweetness easily harnessed for balance. Best from 2019 through 2040. F500 cases made. From France.—J.M. $50 Our Price $46.99

Wine Spectator 93
ALBAN Syrah Edna Valley Patrina Alban Estate 2015

Dark and potently built, with expressive blackberry, pepper beef and fig aromas that lead to brooding flavors that build toward broad-shouldered tannins. Hands off for now. Best from 2021 through 2026.—T.F $48

Wine Spectator 92
LOUIS ROEDERER Brut Champagne
 Premier NV

An elegant Champagne in an aperitif style, with flavors of crushed blackberry, biscuit, spring blossom and Meyer lemon zest riding the finely detailed bead, underscored by a streak of salinity that emerges on the fresh finish. Drink now through 2022. 15,264 cases imported. –AN $54 Our Price $43.95

2014 Bogle Phantom

Winemaker Notes: Phantom, Bogle’s mysterious apparition of ripe berry and relentless spice, returns to haunt wine lovers. Full of concentration and intensity, this wine will tease, tantalize and linger long after the last sip is gone. Wild berries, black pepper are framed by the influence of oak aging with baking spices and a hint of toasty vanilla. 42% Petite Sirah, 34% Zinfandel, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. $20 Our Price $13.95 (Back in stock)

2016 DOMAINE GACHOT-MONOT
CÔTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES

Notes from Will Meinberg: Being a Burgundy lover on a budget is not always easy, but finding a producer you can trust makes the search much simpler. Damien Gachot has produced a wine that aims to please every Burgundy lover’s palate. Sourcing grapes from the village of Corgoloin in the southern end of the Côtes de Nuits, he presents a wine with the velvety character of the Côtes de Beaune while maintaining the structure and finesse of the Côtes de Nuits. From the soft fruit to the exotic spice, this bottle provides something for everyone. $36 Our Price $28.99

Wine Advocate 98+
2014 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select

Very deep inky-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is incredibly intense and impactful on the nose, revealing notes of crushed black cherries, blackberries and fresh black currants with underlying notions of charcoal, sautéed herbs, black soil, chargrilled meat and pencil lead, plus a waft of violets. Very full-bodied, very rich and wonderfully concentrated, the wall of fruit is well matched by a firm structure of ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with great length and depth. $300 (3 bottles available this afternoon. Please email stan@grapetray.com)