2021 Massetino Toscana Rosso
The 2021 Massetino Toscana Rosso is one of the most important “second wines” in modern Italian fine wine, coming from the same estate behind the legendary Masseto. Produced by Tenuta dell’Ornellaia (Masseto project), Massetino is essentially the estate’s more approachable—but still ultra-premium—expression of Bolgheri Merlot, with a touch of Cabernet Franc adding structure and aromatic lift. This is not a second wine in the traditional sense. It is a separate grand vin-level bottling philosophy: strict selection, tiny production, and meticulous vineyard farming from the same clay-rich blue soils that made Masseto famous. The 2021 vintage especially is considered a major success for Tuscany’s coastal zone, with ideal conditions that combined warm ripeness with freshness and slow phenolic development.
- $349.99
- $250.00
2021 Massetino Toscana Rosso
The 2021 Massetino Toscana Rosso is one of the most important “second wines” in modern Italian fine wine, coming from the same estate behind the legendary Masseto. Produced by Tenuta dell’Ornellaia (Masseto project), Massetino is essentially the estate’s more approachable—but still ultra-premium—expression of Bolgheri Merlot, with a touch of Cabernet Franc adding structure and aromatic lift. This is not a second wine in the traditional sense. It is a separate grand vin-level bottling philosophy: strict selection, tiny production, and meticulous vineyard farming from the same clay-rich blue soils that made Masseto famous. The 2021 vintage especially is considered a major success for Tuscany’s coastal zone, with ideal conditions that combined warm ripeness with freshness and slow phenolic development.
$349.99
- 750 ML
2019 Roagna Barbaresco Albesani
The 2019 Roagna Barbaresco “Albesani” is one of the most serious and classically structured expressions of Nebbiolo from a producer that sits at the very traditional, minimal-intervention end of Piedmont winemaking. Roagna, led by Luca Roagna, is known for extremely long macerations, neutral élevage, and a philosophy that prioritizes vineyard transparency over immediacy. The Albesani cru in Neive is one of Barbaresco’s top vineyard sites, sitting on limestone-rich soils that produce wines of both finesse and firm, age-worthy tannic structure. The 2019 vintage in Barbaresco is widely regarded as outstanding—combining ripe fruit concentration with strong natural acidity and precise tannins, making it one of the more structured modern Nebbiolo vintages with long aging potential. In Roagna’s hands, Albesani is built very much in a “slow evolution” style: the wine is translucent in color but deeply powerful beneath the surface. Critics consistently note its balance of elegance and intensity, with high scores in the mid-to-high 90s and strong aging projections
- $199.99
- $145.00
2019 Roagna Barbaresco Albesani
The 2019 Roagna Barbaresco “Albesani” is one of the most serious and classically structured expressions of Nebbiolo from a producer that sits at the very traditional, minimal-intervention end of Piedmont winemaking. Roagna, led by Luca Roagna, is known for extremely long macerations, neutral élevage, and a philosophy that prioritizes vineyard transparency over immediacy. The Albesani cru in Neive is one of Barbaresco’s top vineyard sites, sitting on limestone-rich soils that produce wines of both finesse and firm, age-worthy tannic structure. The 2019 vintage in Barbaresco is widely regarded as outstanding—combining ripe fruit concentration with strong natural acidity and precise tannins, making it one of the more structured modern Nebbiolo vintages with long aging potential. In Roagna’s hands, Albesani is built very much in a “slow evolution” style: the wine is translucent in color but deeply powerful beneath the surface. Critics consistently note its balance of elegance and intensity, with high scores in the mid-to-high 90s and strong aging projections
$199.99
- 750 ML
1997 Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline
The 1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie “La Mouline” is one of the most refined and aromatic expressions from the Northern Rhône and a key member of Guigal’s iconic “La La” trilogy alongside La Turque and La Landonne. Produced by the historic house E. Guigal, La Mouline comes from a historic, terraced vineyard in the Côte Blonde section of Côte-Rôtie, known for its lighter-colored, limestone- and granite-influenced soils that yield more perfumed, silky, and floral wines compared to the deeper, more muscular Côte Brune sites. What distinguishes La Mouline is its higher proportion of Viognier co-fermented with Syrah—typically around 11–14% depending on vintage—giving the wine its signature aromatic lift and almost Burgundian perfume. This stylistic choice makes La Mouline the most sensual and immediately expressive of the “La La” trio, while still maintaining the structure and depth expected from top Côte-Rôtie. As with all Guigal single-vineyard wines, it is aged in 100% new French oak for an extended élevage (around 42 months), contributing richness, texture, and long-term aging capacity.
- $599.99
- $393.33
1997 Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline
The 1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie “La Mouline” is one of the most refined and aromatic expressions from the Northern Rhône and a key member of Guigal’s iconic “La La” trilogy alongside La Turque and La Landonne. Produced by the historic house E. Guigal, La Mouline comes from a historic, terraced vineyard in the Côte Blonde section of Côte-Rôtie, known for its lighter-colored, limestone- and granite-influenced soils that yield more perfumed, silky, and floral wines compared to the deeper, more muscular Côte Brune sites. What distinguishes La Mouline is its higher proportion of Viognier co-fermented with Syrah—typically around 11–14% depending on vintage—giving the wine its signature aromatic lift and almost Burgundian perfume. This stylistic choice makes La Mouline the most sensual and immediately expressive of the “La La” trio, while still maintaining the structure and depth expected from top Côte-Rôtie. As with all Guigal single-vineyard wines, it is aged in 100% new French oak for an extended élevage (around 42 months), contributing richness, texture, and long-term aging capacity.
$599.99
- 750 ML
1997 Guigal Cote-Rotie La Turque
The 1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie “La Turque” is one of the defining wines from the northern Rhône’s most famous modern producer and part of Guigal’s legendary “La La” trio (La Landonne, La Mouline, La Turque). Produced by the family-owned house E. Guigal, La Turque comes from a steep, sun-exposed parcel in the Côte Brune section of Côte-Rôtie, known for its dark, iron-rich schist soils that yield Syrah of immense depth and structure. What makes La Turque unique in the trio is its small proportion of Viognier co-fermented with Syrah (typically up to ~5%), which adds aromatic lift, silkiness, and floral complexity. The 1997 vintage in the northern Rhône was strong and relatively balanced, producing wines with good ripeness but more classic structure compared to the more massive 1999–2003 period. In Guigal’s hands, La Turque from this year shows remarkable concentration and precision. The blend is overwhelmingly Syrah with a small Viognier component, aged in 100% new French oak for an extended period (typically around 42 months), a hallmark of Guigal’s top cuvées that contributes to its signature polish and longevity.
- $599.99
- $425.00
1997 Guigal Cote-Rotie La Turque
The 1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie “La Turque” is one of the defining wines from the northern Rhône’s most famous modern producer and part of Guigal’s legendary “La La” trio (La Landonne, La Mouline, La Turque). Produced by the family-owned house E. Guigal, La Turque comes from a steep, sun-exposed parcel in the Côte Brune section of Côte-Rôtie, known for its dark, iron-rich schist soils that yield Syrah of immense depth and structure. What makes La Turque unique in the trio is its small proportion of Viognier co-fermented with Syrah (typically up to ~5%), which adds aromatic lift, silkiness, and floral complexity. The 1997 vintage in the northern Rhône was strong and relatively balanced, producing wines with good ripeness but more classic structure compared to the more massive 1999–2003 period. In Guigal’s hands, La Turque from this year shows remarkable concentration and precision. The blend is overwhelmingly Syrah with a small Viognier component, aged in 100% new French oak for an extended period (typically around 42 months), a hallmark of Guigal’s top cuvées that contributes to its signature polish and longevity.
$599.99
- 750 ML
2008 Futo Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2008 FUTO Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the foundational wines that helped establish FUTO as a serious force in Napa Valley’s cult Cabernet landscape. Founded by Tom and Nancy Futo in the early 2000s on the western hillsides of Oakville, the estate sits beside some of Napa’s most legendary neighbors, including Harlan Estate and Bond. The property was originally known as Oakford Vineyards before the Futos transformed it into a highly meticulous, low-production estate focused on hillside Bordeaux varietals. Early guidance from renowned figures such as Mark Aubert, David Abreu, and Howard Backen helped shape the estate’s identity, while winemaker Jason Exposto became instrumental in refining the wines beginning in 2008. The 2008 vintage marked a major early success for the estate. Napa Valley experienced a challenging but ultimately excellent growing season, producing wines with structure, freshness, and precision rather than excessive ripeness. The 2008 FUTO blend consisted of approximately 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, a notably high percentage of Cabernet Franc that contributed aromatic lift and finesse. Critics praised the wine heavily upon release, with Robert Parker awarding it 95+ points and Wine Spectator scoring it 96 points.
- $349.99
- $250.00
2008 Futo Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2008 FUTO Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the foundational wines that helped establish FUTO as a serious force in Napa Valley’s cult Cabernet landscape. Founded by Tom and Nancy Futo in the early 2000s on the western hillsides of Oakville, the estate sits beside some of Napa’s most legendary neighbors, including Harlan Estate and Bond. The property was originally known as Oakford Vineyards before the Futos transformed it into a highly meticulous, low-production estate focused on hillside Bordeaux varietals. Early guidance from renowned figures such as Mark Aubert, David Abreu, and Howard Backen helped shape the estate’s identity, while winemaker Jason Exposto became instrumental in refining the wines beginning in 2008. The 2008 vintage marked a major early success for the estate. Napa Valley experienced a challenging but ultimately excellent growing season, producing wines with structure, freshness, and precision rather than excessive ripeness. The 2008 FUTO blend consisted of approximately 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, a notably high percentage of Cabernet Franc that contributed aromatic lift and finesse. Critics praised the wine heavily upon release, with Robert Parker awarding it 95+ points and Wine Spectator scoring it 96 points.
$349.99
- 750 ML
2010 Chateau Cos d'Estournel 375ml
The 2010 Château Cos d’Estournel 375ml is a half-bottle format of one of the most monumental wines ever produced by this legendary Saint-Estèphe estate. Château Cos d’Estournel was founded in 1811 by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, whose fascination with the Orient inspired the château’s iconic pagoda architecture and exotic branding. Classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Cos d’Estournel has long been known for producing powerful, opulent wines that often rival First Growth quality. Under owner Michel Reybier, beginning in 2000, the estate underwent major modernization and vineyard refinement, elevating the wines to even greater precision and consistency. The 2010 Bordeaux vintage is considered one of the greatest structured vintages in modern history, and Cos d’Estournel produced a wine of extraordinary scale and longevity. The blend was approximately 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Critics consistently awarded the wine 98–100 point-level praise, noting its immense concentration, graphite minerality, cassis, cigar wrapper, dark chocolate, crushed stone, and exotic spice character. Compared with the more flamboyant 2009, the 2010 is often viewed as more intellectual, restrained, and classically built for extremely long aging.
- $179.99
- $130.00
2010 Chateau Cos d'Estournel 375ml
The 2010 Château Cos d’Estournel 375ml is a half-bottle format of one of the most monumental wines ever produced by this legendary Saint-Estèphe estate. Château Cos d’Estournel was founded in 1811 by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, whose fascination with the Orient inspired the château’s iconic pagoda architecture and exotic branding. Classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Cos d’Estournel has long been known for producing powerful, opulent wines that often rival First Growth quality. Under owner Michel Reybier, beginning in 2000, the estate underwent major modernization and vineyard refinement, elevating the wines to even greater precision and consistency. The 2010 Bordeaux vintage is considered one of the greatest structured vintages in modern history, and Cos d’Estournel produced a wine of extraordinary scale and longevity. The blend was approximately 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Critics consistently awarded the wine 98–100 point-level praise, noting its immense concentration, graphite minerality, cassis, cigar wrapper, dark chocolate, crushed stone, and exotic spice character. Compared with the more flamboyant 2009, the 2010 is often viewed as more intellectual, restrained, and classically built for extremely long aging.
$179.99
- 375 ML
2010 Chateau Lynch-Bages 375ml
The 2010 Château Lynch-Bages 375ml is a miniature format of one of the greatest modern vintages produced by this legendary Pauillac estate. Château Lynch-Bages traces its roots to the 18th century, but its modern rise began under the Cazes family after 1939, transforming the Fifth Growth property into one of Bordeaux’s most respected “Super Fifths.” Known for bold Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines with Pauillac power, structure, and consistency, Lynch-Bages became especially revered in the late 20th and early 21st centuries for combining traditional Left Bank character with increasingly refined winemaking precision. The 2010 Bordeaux vintage is widely considered one of the greatest of the modern era, alongside 2005 and 2009. A cool, dry growing season with exceptional harvest conditions produced wines of enormous concentration, freshness, and tannic structure. The 2010 Lynch-Bages blend was dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (roughly 79%), supported by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Critics awarded the wine scores in the upper-90s, praising its extraordinary depth and aging capacity. Aromatically, it delivers intense cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, cigar box, crushed stone, and dark chocolate, all framed by massive but polished tannins. Despite its power, the vintage maintains remarkable balance and precision, which is why many collectors view it as one of the estate’s benchmark wines.
- $139.99
- $95.00
2010 Chateau Lynch-Bages 375ml
The 2010 Château Lynch-Bages 375ml is a miniature format of one of the greatest modern vintages produced by this legendary Pauillac estate. Château Lynch-Bages traces its roots to the 18th century, but its modern rise began under the Cazes family after 1939, transforming the Fifth Growth property into one of Bordeaux’s most respected “Super Fifths.” Known for bold Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines with Pauillac power, structure, and consistency, Lynch-Bages became especially revered in the late 20th and early 21st centuries for combining traditional Left Bank character with increasingly refined winemaking precision. The 2010 Bordeaux vintage is widely considered one of the greatest of the modern era, alongside 2005 and 2009. A cool, dry growing season with exceptional harvest conditions produced wines of enormous concentration, freshness, and tannic structure. The 2010 Lynch-Bages blend was dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (roughly 79%), supported by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Critics awarded the wine scores in the upper-90s, praising its extraordinary depth and aging capacity. Aromatically, it delivers intense cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, cigar box, crushed stone, and dark chocolate, all framed by massive but polished tannins. Despite its power, the vintage maintains remarkable balance and precision, which is why many collectors view it as one of the estate’s benchmark wines.
$139.99
- 375 ML
1998 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet
The 1998 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is an important early benchmark from one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious cult producers. Founded in 1992 by Ann Colgin, Colgin Cellars quickly became synonymous with ultra-premium, limited-production Napa Cabernet, combining elite terroir with meticulous winemaking. The Herb Lamb Vineyard, located on the lower slopes of Howell Mountain near St. Helena, was one of Colgin’s first major single-vineyard projects and helped establish the winery’s reputation for producing intensely concentrated, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon. With consulting winemaker Helen Turley during the estate’s formative years, Colgin’s wines rapidly achieved cult status among collectors worldwide. The 1998 Napa vintage was cooler and more challenging than blockbuster years like 1997, requiring rigorous vineyard selection and patient winemaking. While many producers made lighter wines, Colgin’s strict standards allowed Herb Lamb Vineyard to shine. The wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, often blended with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot depending on final barrel selection. It offered classic aromatics of blackberry, cassis, violets, tobacco, graphite, and sweet oak spice, framed by polished tannins and a more restrained, Bordeaux-like profile than hotter Napa vintages. Critics praised it for elegance, structure, and longevity rather than sheer opulence, and today it represents a fascinating snapshot of Colgin before the even riper style of the 2000s.
- $475.00
- $329.00
1998 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet
The 1998 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is an important early benchmark from one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious cult producers. Founded in 1992 by Ann Colgin, Colgin Cellars quickly became synonymous with ultra-premium, limited-production Napa Cabernet, combining elite terroir with meticulous winemaking. The Herb Lamb Vineyard, located on the lower slopes of Howell Mountain near St. Helena, was one of Colgin’s first major single-vineyard projects and helped establish the winery’s reputation for producing intensely concentrated, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon. With consulting winemaker Helen Turley during the estate’s formative years, Colgin’s wines rapidly achieved cult status among collectors worldwide. The 1998 Napa vintage was cooler and more challenging than blockbuster years like 1997, requiring rigorous vineyard selection and patient winemaking. While many producers made lighter wines, Colgin’s strict standards allowed Herb Lamb Vineyard to shine. The wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, often blended with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot depending on final barrel selection. It offered classic aromatics of blackberry, cassis, violets, tobacco, graphite, and sweet oak spice, framed by polished tannins and a more restrained, Bordeaux-like profile than hotter Napa vintages. Critics praised it for elegance, structure, and longevity rather than sheer opulence, and today it represents a fascinating snapshot of Colgin before the even riper style of the 2000s.
$475.00
- 750 ML
2003 Chateau Lynch-Bages
The 2003 Château Lynch-Bages is one of the most powerful and distinctive wines from a historic Pauillac estate that has consistently outperformed its Fifth Growth classification. Originally part of the Lynch family holdings in the 18th century and revitalized under the Cazes family since 1939, Lynch-Bages has built a global reputation for producing bold, age-worthy Cabernet-driven Bordeaux with remarkable consistency. By the early 2000s, Jean-Michel Cazes had firmly positioned the estate as one of Bordeaux’s premier “overachievers,” blending traditional Pauillac character with modern polish. The estate’s gravel-rich vineyards on the Bages plateau contribute to its signature structure, concentration, and longevity. The 2003 Bordeaux vintage was defined by one of Europe’s most extreme heatwaves, resulting in unusually ripe, opulent wines. While some estates struggled with overripeness, Lynch-Bages excelled due to meticulous vineyard management and terroir resilience. The blend was approximately 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot.
- $225.00
- $145.00
2003 Chateau Lynch-Bages
The 2003 Château Lynch-Bages is one of the most powerful and distinctive wines from a historic Pauillac estate that has consistently outperformed its Fifth Growth classification. Originally part of the Lynch family holdings in the 18th century and revitalized under the Cazes family since 1939, Lynch-Bages has built a global reputation for producing bold, age-worthy Cabernet-driven Bordeaux with remarkable consistency. By the early 2000s, Jean-Michel Cazes had firmly positioned the estate as one of Bordeaux’s premier “overachievers,” blending traditional Pauillac character with modern polish. The estate’s gravel-rich vineyards on the Bages plateau contribute to its signature structure, concentration, and longevity. The 2003 Bordeaux vintage was defined by one of Europe’s most extreme heatwaves, resulting in unusually ripe, opulent wines. While some estates struggled with overripeness, Lynch-Bages excelled due to meticulous vineyard management and terroir resilience. The blend was approximately 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot.
$225.00
- 750 ML