October 2024

Featured Wines of the Month

New Wines from Domaine Girault Sancerre - available to order now:

Domaine Girault Pinot Noir 2022

90 points - Wine Enthusiast

"This wine opens with a reserved yet floral nose of shaved pencil shavings, dried cherry, cranberry, red

raspberry and fig blossom. The medium-bodied palate is taut with red fruit ripeness that duels with latent acidity. The wine wages war in your glass and is perfect for lending excitement to a midweek meal.”

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Domaine Girault Rosé 2023

90 points - Wine Enthusiast

“Strawberry tart and bread dough swirl around on the nose that also brings along fresh red cherry. The palate is fresh and straightforward with a lively acidity that would

see creamed pastas, poultry and patatas bravas well paired.”

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Domaine Girault Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023

90 points - Wine Enthusiast

“This wine opens with a nose of dried hay, morning dew-topped forest floor and dried white blossom. Slightly round in texture with a balanced underlay of acidity, the wine leans into lemon citrus on the finish. Serve with more complex

fare and cream-sauced dishes.”

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Fattoria di Basciano Chianti 2022 Wood Case

92 points - James Suckling

"Attractive nose of ripe cherries, chocolate, oranges, spices and a hint of bark. Medium-bodied, structured and mouth-filling, yet polished and balanced on the palate with a fine finish.”

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La Chasse des Princes

Gigondas 2021

89-91 points - Vinous

“Bright ruby. There are blackberry, licorice and lavender aromas on the nose, with a building garrigue note. Spicy, sappy and well-concentrated, offering fleshy dark fruit, baking spice and floral pastille flavors that expand with air. Shows good heft but comes off lively, with mounting tannings and a nice spicy lift.”

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Urban Riesling 2023

89 points - Wine Spectator

“Open-knit and inviting, with a gentle mix of orchard fruit and subtle warm hay notes. Slightly off-dry, showing honeysuckle high tones and

waxiness on the palate. Mouthwatering acidity and

lemon zest clean up the finish, which is marked by chalky mineral elements and a waft of smoke. Delicious.”

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Pont de Nyons

Côtes-du-Rhône 2022

89 points - Wine Enthusiast

BEST BUY

“An abundance of blackberry and black olive aromas are accompanied by hints of saffron, and cinnamon in this wine.

Flavors of mulled plums and white tea grow on the palate and lead to a soft pebbly and earthy finish.”

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Large Format Bottles Available!

Available in 1.5L and 3L!

Available in 1.5L!

Paolo Manzone

Barolo Meriame 2020

94 points - Decanter

91 points - James Suckling

90 points - Wine Enthusiast

“Ripe strawberry and cherry fruit, really lovely and charming, open and engaging nose, with a touch of pleasant oxidation, and notes of liquorice and toast. Lively

tannins and plenty of juice and freshness through to the long finish.”

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Paolo Manzone

Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2020

92 points - James Suckling

90 points - Wine Enthusiast

“Savory and minerally nose with orange peel, crushed stones and some umami notes. Tight with bold, minerally tannins on the palate. Austere, transparent and reserved. A traditional expression that shows Serralunga structure and

transparency.”

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More Exciting Reviews!

Cave Spring

Pinot Noir 2021

89 points - Wine Enthusiast

“A Pinot Noir so light in body, words like “gossamer” and “diaphanous” come to

mind. The wine is packed with aromas and flavors of red raspberries and cherries,

peppered by bits of dark chocolate aged balsamic and balsa. The texture may be

dainty, but these flavor are robust.”

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Cave Spring

Cabernet Franc 2021

89 points - Wine Enthusiast

“Fresh Bing cherry and tangerine aromas meld in fine fashion with faint notes

of vanilla-scented candle wax and pine needles. The wine moves nimbly across the palate, with gentle acidity guiding flavors of cherry sorbet, chocolate and black tea. This is a light & refreshing sip.”

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Lucashof Riesling 2022

88 points - Wine Enthusiast

BEST BUY

“This shows some complexity with fruit

and mineral elements interchanging

midpalate. There is ginger, candied apple

and quince, but it fades away on the

finish.”

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Lucashof Pet Nat 2022

89 points - Wine Enthusiast

“An unfiltered sparkler, with vibrant notes of apple and spices and soft hints of sourdough. It is very charming and tasty

with subtle effervescence and lemony notes bringing zest through the moderate finish.”

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For more information or to place an order please contact HB Wine Merchants

Mike Riego

Phone: 302-384-5991 or email: mriego2@gmail.com