wineLX: Wine Luxury

We’re in the new year and we’re ready to double down and GO BIG. If you feel the same, then you’re stoked about this year’s deep dive into the truly one-of-a-kind large format wines from John’s big bottle stash. So good and so rare, we had to do some soul searching to let them go…. […]

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Prep Your Cellar for Post-Dry January Delights! As Dry January comes to a close, a treasure hunt for your cellar can be a fun way to discover long-forgotten bottles and add some gems to your collection!  Uncork the anticipation and restock your wine cellar with some Tolosa favorites. Our Pacific Wind Pinot Noir 2019 and […]

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                  McPrice Myers-Pound For Pound-Zinfandel-Paso Robles-California-2021-14.8% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of black cherry and some spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, licorice and spice on finish, a good QPR.          RP-94          WS-91          WE-92          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 792-Merlot-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2017-14.4% Alcohol-$20.00-A nose of […]

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            Timeplace Wine Co.-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa-California-2021-13.9% Alcohol-$33.00-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, vanilla and some spices on finish.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.                     Yates Family Vineyard-Syrah-Mount Veeder-California-2017-14.9% Alcohol-$46.67-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in […]

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It’s good to see you! Happy 2024! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a warm welcome to the new year. This year promises to be filled with excitement. Things are ramping up in Sonoma as Elle and Sean are rounding out the flavor profiles and have shared their enthusiasm for the 2023 […]

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TAYLOR FLADGATE PORTS SHINE IN TOP 100 WINES OF PORTUGAL Step into the world of exceptional Portuguese wines as James Suckling unveils the prestigious Top 100 Wines of Portugal for 2023. Among the distinguished selections, the timeless artistry of Taylor Fladgate takes center stage, showcasing the rich heritage and unparalleled craftsmanship that have made them […]

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                   Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2015-15.0% Alcohol-$48.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, with a long finish, very good every year.          NR          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus. Cresta Velia Wines-Cabernet […]

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Levo-Soul3D Out-Grenache-Syrah-Petit Sirah-Santa Barbara County-California-2017-15.57% Alcohol-$28.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice,  dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, tar and spices on long finish, interesting wine, heavy bottle.          NR          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                        Linne Calodo Cellars-Rising Tides-Grenache-Mourvedre-Syrah-Willow Creek […]

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Columbia Crest Winery-H-3-Merlot-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2019-14.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, dusty cherry, and spice on finish, always a good value.          WS-88          CR-89         Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Cav. G.B. Bertani-Collezione-Amarone Della Valpolicella-Grezzana-Italy-2017-15.5% Alcohol-$32.99-A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet […]

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Tenuta dell’Ornellaia-Le Serre Nuove-Bolgheri-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Tuscany-Italy-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$49.99-A nose of cherry and some spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Super Tuscan, with  blackberry, black cherry, smoke and spice on smooth finish.  In a perfect drinking zone, decant due to sediment.   From signed Michael Mondavi bottle.         RP-94          WS-90          CR-93           Good with meats, […]

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