{"title":"The SommSelect Select List","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eGreat wine is about more than a famous label or an impressive score. It's about discovering bottles that truly deserve a place at your table. The SommSelect Select List brings together an exceptional collection of wines chosen for their quality, character, and remarkable sense of place. From celebrated estates and historic vineyards to emerging producers redefining their regions, every selection reflects the expertise and curiosity that define SommSelect.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somm2405-herm15riogranres-750","title":"2015 Hermanos Peciña, Rioja Gran Reserva \"Finca Iscorta de Peciña\"","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\"\u003eWhere it's made\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eIn the heart of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Rioja Alta\u003c\/em\u003e, nestled on the north side of the Ebro River, lies\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinca Iscorta\u003c\/em\u003e, a picturesque 8-hectare vineyard that is the source of this exceptional wine. The vines here are bush-pruned, with an average age of 50 years, and are rooted in calcareous clay soils that impart a unique character to the grapes. This region is celebrated for its balanced climate, creating the perfect conditions for crafting wines that are both structured and age-worthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\"\u003eWho makes it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodegas Hermanos Peciña\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a family-run winery founded in 1992 by Pedro Peciña Crespo, a former vineyard manager of the prestigious\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Rioja Alta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebodega, and his three children. The Peciña family combines centuries-old expertise with a passion for sustainable, organic practices. With 50 hectares of vineyards under their care, they are dedicated to preserving the traditions of Rioja while embracing the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\"\u003eHow it's made\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e: The grapes are hand-harvested from organically managed vineyards, ensuring the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, after careful destemming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e: The wine undergoes a prolonged aging process of four years in used American oak barrels, with regular manual racking every six months. This is followed by an additional three years in bottle, allowing the wine to mature and integrate its complex flavors. Bottling is done unfined and unfiltered to preserve the wine's natural essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\"\u003eWhat is tastes like\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThe 2015\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGran Reserva\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a masterful blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and aromas. The nose is filled with the sweetness of blackberry jam and raspberry, intertwined with the freshness of eucalyptus. On the palate, notes of tobacco, leather, and smoky coconut unfold, culminating in a structured finish that echoes with spice box nuances. The balanced acidity and earthy undertones reflect the terroir of La Rioja Alta, creating a wine that is both powerful and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGran Reserva\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a testament to the timeless traditions of Rioja winemaking, where the harmony of old-vine fruit and meticulous aging come together to create a truly exceptional wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42487372644406,"sku":"SOMM2405-HERM15RIOGRANRES-750","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2015HermanosPecina_RiojaGranReservaFincaIscortadePecina_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1716389308"},{"product_id":"2020-von-buhl-riesling-sekt-brutsomm2508-vbl20rsb-750","title":"2020 Von Buhl, Riesling Sekt Brut","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReichstrat von Buhl has a long, albeit checkered, history. Located in the Pfalz, (the warmest and most viticulturally varied of Germany’s major regions), the estate traces its history back to 1849. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the control of the von Buhl family, it encompassed roughly 200 hectares, and its wines were prized across the country, including by Otto von Bismark. But von Buhl hit hard times after the family had to sell. Through much of the second half of the 20th century, the estate was leased to different managers and its holdings were sold off. But whoever was in control, they clung to their best Riesling vineyards, such as Paradiesgarten, Pechstein, and Kirchenstuck. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2013, Achim Niederberger purchased Reichstrat von Buhl, and he immediately set about restoring it to its former glory. He built a new cellar, and most importantly brought in Mathieu Kauffmann. Mathieu was the chef de cave at the legendary Bollinger in Champagne, and was in fact the first Bollinger chef de cave ever to resign rather than retire. Mathieu brought his incredible technical knowledge to bear on the sparkling program at von Buhl, immediately pushing for earlier picking and lower sulfur levels. The results speak for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe von Buhl Sekt 2020 comes from earlier picking across the estate’s holdings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including their Grosses Gewächs (that’s German for Grand Cru) sites. It’s pressed gently and only the purest and most delicate juice – amounting to less than 50% of the pressings – go into the sparkling program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s fermented and aged in a mix of stainless steel and large, neutral casks for a year until it goes into tirage and ages on lees for 30 months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose opens with a rush of citrus fruit like lemon zest and lime flesh, with white peach and white floral tones, surrounded by toasty brioche notes. Beneath it all thrums a pulsing pulverized rock minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it’s dense yet lifted, with fantastic energy and lift combined with rocky power. Citrus fruits continue here, and the finish closes with rich nutty tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Enjoy It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkip the flute! Drink this out of a white wine glass to fully appreciate the aromas on display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe chilled, around 45 degrees, to enhance its refreshing qualities. Then allow it to warm up over the course of a few hours and dive into the aromatic nuances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe briskness on display in von Buhl’s sekt serves as a beautiful counterbalance to all sorts of richer German dishes. Schnitzel anyone?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The German Wine Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43931268677686,"sku":"SOMM2508-VBL20RSB-750","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020VonBuhl_RieslingSektBrut_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1754407396"},{"product_id":"2019-bodrog-borm-hely-tokaji-asz-6-puttonyos-500mlsomm2512-bdrg19tkaz-500","title":"2019 Bodrog Borműhely, Tokaji Aszú, 6 Puttonyos 500ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA True Nector of the Gods ….\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e019 Bodrog Borműhely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(“BOR‑drog BOR‑mew‑hay”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokaji Aszú “6 Puttonyos” is one of those freak‑of‑nature sweet wines that only Hungary’s Tokaj region can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith residual sugar soaring well beyond even legendary Sauternes benchmarks—Château d’Yquem’s monumental 1945 weighed in at 164 g\/L—this vintage pushes roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 g\/L higher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, yet remains astonishingly fresh and lifted. That paradox is rooted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokaj’s native grapes, Furmint and Hárslevelű\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which ripen later, develop thicker skins, and accumulate more sugar than Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon ever can. Add Bodrog’s meticulous berry‑by‑berry selection, short maceration on a 7–8% fermenting base wine, and a stabilizing splash of Fordítás, a traditional secondary Aszú made by pouring fresh wine over already‑pressed Aszú berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodrog Borműhely is the passion project of János Hajduz and Krisztián Farkas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, two Tokaj natives who have become quiet leaders in the region’s modern renaissance. Their philosophy is simple but radical: preserve the historic soul of Aszú while dialing up tension, precision, and drinkability. Where top Sauternes often lean into opulence, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodrog’s wines are built on electricity—high acid, crystalline fruit, and a structure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat makes them as compelling with savory dishes as they are with dessert. Only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of this 2019 reached the U.S., and we’ve secured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 bottles exclusively for SommSelect Members\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this one of the rarest sweet‑wine allocations of the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tasting experience is nothing short of transportive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Aromas of quince paste, mango, fig, citrus blossom, and warm spice rise from the glass, followed by a palate that detonates with tropical fruit, candied citrus, crushed volcanic stone, and a savory, mouthwatering finish that lingers for over a minute. Despite its immense sweetness, the acidity is so electric that the sugar seems to levitate rather than weigh down the wine. It evolves beautifully over several days, gaining depth and nuance with each revisit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love Sauternes—or if you collect Yquem—this is a must‑have counterpoint, offering equal grandeur with far more agility and gastronomic range. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a wine to savor now in small, chilled pours, but also one to cellar for decades as it slowly unfurls into something even more profound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With so few bottles imported, one won’t be enough. This is liquid history, bottled, and it deserves a place alongside the greatest dessert wines ever made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgészséged (Cheers)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danch and Granger Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44458162421814,"sku":"SOMM2512-BDRG19TKAZ-500","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016BodrogBormuhely_TokajiAszu.png?v=1765395772"},{"product_id":"2022-mullineux-syrah-schist-roundstone-swartlandsomm2603-mlnx22syrrnd-750","title":"2022 Mullineux, Syrah “Schist - Roundstone”, Swartland","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the world of fine wine, some regions take centuries to establish their pedigree. Others have it thrust upon them by the sheer force of talent. In 2007, Chris and Andrea Mullineux—a partnership forged in the vineyards of Champagne and refined at Stellenbosch and UC Davis—saw the untapped potential of South Africa’s Swartland. Today, they are the undisputed benchmark, having put this rugged, sun-drenched landscape on the global map for terroir-driven excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \"Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove\": 2022 “Schist-Roundstone” Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSourced from the stony, iron-rich Kasteelberg soils, the 2022 Schist Syrah is a definitive study of site-specificity. While it possesses the structural integrity and savory \"olive tapenade\" soul of a top-tier Côte-Rôtie or Hermitage, it offers a supple approachability and a purity of fruit that is uniquely Swartland. It is a wine that \"tangos\" with the French greats, proving that the schist soils of South Africa produce a mineral-drenched complexity that is second to none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_spectator_240x240.png?v=1769834039\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ Points, Wine Spectator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ … this Syrah reveals impressive balance and staying power. It is the most powerful of the three Syrahs presented in this series, and it could be the wine with the most interesting aging trajectory.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The meatiest and most concentrated of the three single-vineyard syrahs, this has notes of bacon fat, peppercorns, black olives and brambleberries.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Very persistent in the mouth, this is outstanding.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Mullineux_family_-_south_africa_2ea8b873-5759-4cf5-a167-e9faec9a6892.jpg?v=1775848052\" alt=\"Mullineux Family in Vineyard\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skurnik Wines West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45077697658934,"sku":"SOMM2603-MLNX22SYRRND-750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022Mullineux_Syrah_Schist-Roundstone_Swartland_1.png?v=1774283041"},{"product_id":"2024-mullineux-chenin-blanc-straw-wine-swartland-half-bottlesomm2603-mlnx24straw-375","title":"2024 Mullineux, Chenin Blanc \"Straw Wine\", Swartland (Half Bottle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn the world of fine wine, some regions take centuries to establish their pedigree. Others have it thrust upon them by the sheer force of talent. In 2007, Chris and Andrea Mullineux—a partnership forged in the vineyards of Champagne and refined at Stellenbosch and UC Davis—saw the untapped potential of South Africa’s Swartland. Today, they are the undisputed benchmark, having put this rugged, sun-drenched landscape on the global map for terroir-driven excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Yquem-Slayer\": 2024 Chenin Blanc “Straw Wine”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legend of the Mullineux Straw Wine was cemented early on in a now-famous blind tasting. As the story goes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“UK wine writer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeal Martin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was introduced to the first vintage... he was offered two sweet wines to taste blind—one was our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraw Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the other was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau d’Yquem 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He gave the Straw Wine 96 points and the Yquem 95. His comment was: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘F---ing hell, that’s good.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy chase the astronomical price tags of Bordeaux’s most famous dessert wine when you can secure this air-dried Chenin Blanc? It is a visceral experience of concentrated apricot, honey, and electrifying acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCriticla Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The palate has stunning delineation, a razor-sharp line of acidity and ample weight, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebut it is not cloying in any way.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ … lusciously concentrated yet vividly fresh, delivering marmalade, dried apricot and honeyed citrus wrapped in a glycerin-rich texture. Chenin Blanc retains remarkable brightness and verticality despite intense concentration from sun-dried grapes.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik Wines West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45077709389878,"sku":"SOMM2603-MLNX24STRAW-375","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024Mullineux_CheninBlancStrawWine_Swartland_HalfBottle.png?v=1774283230"},{"product_id":"2020-roagna-barbaresco-albesanisomm2603-rgna20barbalb-750","title":"2020 Roagna, Barbaresco “Albesani”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarely does an arrival carry this much weight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Roagna releases are officially here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, marking a pivotal acquisition for the serious Nebbiolo collector.While many iconic Piedmontese producers are already rolling into their 2022 releases, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoagna remains \"as traditional as it gets,\" holding their wines back to ensure they reach a baseline of maturity before ever leaving the cellar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis patient approach pays dividends in the glass, but it also means our allocation is measured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecious bottles, not cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For those building a world-class cellar, these are the rare, fleeting quantities that define a collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow under the guidance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Roagna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the family’s lineage in Barbaresco stretches back so far they were crafting wine before glass bottles were the industry standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Luca has masterfully balanced this \"umpteenth-generation\" heritage with refined modern precision. While maintaining the signature long macerations that place Roagna in the same breath as legends like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCappellano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiacomo Conterno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Luca has shifted aging protocols to include time in cement vessels. This evolution preserves the soul of the fruit and the clarity of the terroir, resulting in wines that are extraordinarily age-worthy yet possess a newfound elegance upon release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your journey into the elite tier of Italian wine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis allocation is a must-have. These bottles represent the intersection of history and artisan mastery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but with such limited stock, they will not remain in our cellar for long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling 97 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA restrained and elegant wine with aromas of dried violets, dried cherries, meat and minerals. Full-bodied, tense and vivid, with firm, velvety tannins, juicy and almost citrusy tension and a polished finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinous Media 94 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epresents an elegant, restrained expression of Albesani. Dried cherry, crushed flowers, cedar, mint and pipe tobacco open with a bit of coaxing. This ethereal, haunting Barbaresco has to much to offer. It will be interesting to see if it gains weight with time in bottle. Today, it is very much on the delicate, aromatic side of things.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Roagna Wine Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Roagna_logo-8_480x480.png?v=1775035620\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roagna Wine Lineup\" href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/roagna-the-traditional-soul-of-piedmont-new-limited-releases\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Roagna Wine Lineup\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Roagna-2017-Line-Up_600x600.jpg?v=1775034025\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beaune Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084353822774,"sku":"SOMM2603-RGNA20BARBALB-750","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020Roagna_Barbaresco_Albesani.png?v=1774463133"},{"product_id":"2021-le-ragnaie-brunello-di-montalcino-passo-lume-spentosomm2603-lrgn21brnpls-750","title":"2021 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino “Passo Lume Spento”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiccardo Campinoti’s Le Ragnaie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has redefined the modern benchmark for Montalcino by embracing the extreme. While many estates in the region chase power and density, Campinoti looks upward, farming some of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighest-elevation vineyards in the appellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—reaching a staggering 600+ meters above sea level. This high-altitude viticulture, combined with strict \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganic farming and traditional large-cask aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, results in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Burgundian\" expression of Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: translucent, aromatic, and crackling with mineral energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe property spans three distinct micro-terroirs—the high-altitude \"Ragnaie\" plateau, the warmer sandstone of \"Castelnuovo dell’Abate,\" and the legendary Galestro-rich soils of \"Montosoli.\" This diversity allows Le Ragnaie to produce wines that aren't just Brunello, but precise snapshots of geological time and place. From the accessible, high-energy Troncone to the prestigious single-vineyard Crus, these are wines of profound elegance that honor the \"Blood of Jove\" with unmatched clarity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Passo Lume Spento\" is h\u003cspan\u003eailing from the very highest point in Montalcino, this 97-point showstopper is defined by its piercing acidity and \"electric\" tension. It is a hauntingly floral wine that trades weight for sheer aromatic intensity and a crystalline purity that is unique to this extreme site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/le-ragnaie-brunello-sangiovese-collection\" title=\"Le ragnaie Collection\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Full Le Ragnaie Collection Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Le Ragnaie 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento (with 4,400 bottles produced) offers a blossoming bouquet that shifts continuously with each swirl of the glass. Aged for 42 months in large Slavonian oak casks, the wine delivers striking freshness and almost icy sensations on the palate, with crisp contours, sharp focus and a brilliantly vertical profile. Sourced from one hectare at 621 meters in elevation on galestro and sandstone soils, it combines darker fruit and savory minerality with firm structure. The high elevation plays a decisive role in preserving the biting freshness and punchy energy that make this wine so compelling.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/DAN4159_cut.jpg?v=1776384853\" alt=\"2021 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino “Passo Lume Spento”\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beaune Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084607348790,"sku":"SOMM2603-LRGN21BRNPLS-750","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021LeRagnaie_BrunellodiMontalcino_PassoLumeSpento.png?v=1774461655"},{"product_id":"2021-le-ragnaie-brunello-di-montalcino-montosolisomm2603-lrgn21brnmont-750","title":"2021 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino “Montosoli”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiccardo Campinoti’s Le Ragnaie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has redefined the modern benchmark for Montalcino by embracing the extreme. While many estates in the region chase power and density, Campinoti looks upward, farming some of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighest-elevation vineyards in the appellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—reaching a staggering 600+ meters above sea level. This high-altitude viticulture, combined with strict \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganic farming and traditional large-cask aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, results in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Burgundian\" expression of Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: translucent, aromatic, and crackling with mineral energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe property spans three distinct micro-terroirs—the high-altitude \"Ragnaie\" plateau, the warmer sandstone of \"Castelnuovo dell’Abate,\" and the legendary Galestro-rich soils of \"Montosoli.\" This diversity allows Le Ragnaie to produce wines that aren't just Brunello, but precise snapshots of geological time and place. From the accessible, high-energy Troncone to the prestigious single-vineyard Crus, these are wines of profound elegance that honor the \"Blood of Jove\" with unmatched clarity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Montosoli\" Brunello is sourced from what is arguably Montalcino’s most famous \"Grand Cru\" vineyard, this bottling marries Le Ragnaie’s trademark freshness with a velvety, supple power. It is an impeccably drawn wine, offering a complex bouquet of crushed rocks, dark berries, and medicinal herbs that earned it near-perfect scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/le-ragnaie-brunello-sangiovese-collection\" title=\"Le ragnaie Collection\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Full Le Ragnaie Collection Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt first coy, yet with a bit of coaxing, the 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli becomes explosive, blending balsamic-laced black cherries with cedar spice box, incense, dusty earth and spiced citrus rinds. It is a model of balance, with silken textures and depths of polished red berry fruits underscored by crisp mineral tones as a cascade of inner florals swirls throughout. It finishes classically dry and dramatically long, leaving a subtle licorice resonance and tart wild berry concentration. The 2021 is harmony personified and guarantees a brilliant future.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Le_Ragnaie_Brunello_Collection.jpg?v=1776384852\" alt=\"2021 Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino “Montosoli”\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beaune Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084610560054,"sku":"SOMM2603-LRGN21BRNMONT-750","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021LeRagnaie_BrunellodiMontalcino_Montosoli.png?v=1774461512"},{"product_id":"2019-ciacci-piccolomini-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-pianrosso-santa-caterina-d-orosomm2604-cci19bmpsc-750","title":"2019 Ciacci Piccolomini, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “Pianrosso Santa Caterina D’Oro","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of \"blue-chip\" Italian icons, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Riserva \"Vigna di Pianrosso\" Santa Caterina d’Oro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a mandatory acquisition. While names like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoldera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiondi-Santi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e command four-figure premiums, this Riserva offers the same stratospheric pedigree and 20-year cellaring potential at a fraction of the cost. This isn’t just another high-scoring bottle; it is a historical titan. In fact, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis bottling and five other recent vintages have secured elite 97-100 point scores from James Suckling, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecementing its status as one of the most consistently perfect wines in the world. If you seek the pinnacle of Sangiovese Grosso, make room in your cellar now—this is a definitive trophy for any serious portfolio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the prized village of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastelnuovo dell’Abate, Ciacci Piccolomini is a true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etour de force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e operation and one of Montalcino’s most iconic estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The property is unique for its dramatic, south-facing slopes that plummet toward the Orcia River, creating a warm microclimate that yields unmatched power and velvet-like texture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Pianrosso\" vineyard sits on ancient galestro soils, producing a wine that is both a commanding powerhouse and a paradigm of elegance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis estate doesn't just make wine; they preserve a legacy of traditional winemaking that has made them the benchmark for the entire region, consistently outperforming peers in both longevity and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are thrilled to announce that after tasting this vintage at a recent private event, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe moved immediately to lock up the remaining West Coast allocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is a rare opportunity to secure pristine provenance: our stock comes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect from the US Importer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a critical distinction when other retailers are sourcing through European grey markets with uncertain storage histories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This legendary Riserva is currently in-stock and ready to ship immediately. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't miss the chance to own a piece of Montalcino history before the final cases of this allocation disappear into private collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolte Grazie!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99 Points, James Suckling: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wow. The ripe yet fresh aromas are so alluring and compelling, showing plums, cedar, rose petals and hints of leather. Full-bodied yet framed and tensioned with fantastic length and intensity. Polished tannins are powerful but reserved, showing great presence and character. This is a monumental wine in many senses of the word. One for the cellar.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem Is Excluded From Discounts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Ciacci_Piccolomini_Cellar.jpg?v=1776154543\" alt=\"Ciacci Piccolomini - Wine Cellar\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skurnik Wines West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45183870861366,"sku":"SOMM2604-CCI19BMPSC-750","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019CiacciPiccolomini_BrunellodiMontalcinoRiserva_PianrossoSantaCaterinaD_Oro.png?v=1775063935"},{"product_id":"2023-bott-frigyes-kadarka-juznoslovenska-june-club","title":"2024 Bott Frigyes, Kadarka, Južnoslovenská","description":"\u003cp\u003eBott Frigyes is a small, certified organic estate in Južnoslovenská, southern Slovakia, farmed by Frigyes Bott and his son Frici along the Garam River near the Mužsla Hills. This is historically Hungarian wine country, ceded to Czechoslovakia after the First World War, and the family's varietal choices (Furmint, Kékfrankos, Kadarka) and winemaking traditions still carry that Hungarian imprint even though the vineyards now sit inside Slovakia. Ten hectares in total, planted on clay over volcanic bedrock rich in limestone, farmed organically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kadarka is 100% varietal, sourced from later-ripening, thin-skinned vines suited to the estate's traditional \"Hamburger method\": alternating layers of foot-trodden juice, whole clusters, and hand-destemmed berries left together for three to four weeks before pressing. All fermentation is native, with no temperature control. After pressing, the wine spends nine months in barrel before bottling unfined and unfiltered with just a touch of SO2. 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Instead, Gea matures the wine entirely in custom-designed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eporcelain \"dinosaur\" eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, locking in a striking 14.5% ABV with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezero wood interference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a rare, allocated masterpiece that captures the pure essence of old-vine Nebbiolo, typically hoarded by sommeliers and collectors before it ever hits a shelf. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy ditching traditional DOCG barrel regulations, Gea exposes the raw, majestic geology of Neive’s ancient clay, marl, and sandstone soils. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after his grandfather “Nòtu,” this certified organic, low-sulfur elixir challenges everything you know about modern Barbaresco structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe porcelain vessels amplify the grape’s natural freshness and architectural tension, offering a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremarkably transparent glimpse into old-vine Piedmont.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a wine that balances its gripping, chalky tannins with a crystalline, high-toned clarity that feels simultaneously ancient and fiercely revolutionary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting the 2020 vintage is a brilliant, high-voltage sensory experience. The nose bursts with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrushed rose petals, wild cherry, and blood orange skin layered over an earthy veil of dried herbs and shaved truffles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e On the palate, it strikes with the vibrant, athletic energy that only porcelain aging can deliver. Succulent, crunchy red fruit is framed by sharp mineral tension and structural precision, driving into a long, savory, and intensely floral finish. 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