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“Early on, I was fortunate to learn that the best wines aren’t necessarily the most expensive, rarest, or well-known brand. To me, the finest wine is the one that you share with the people you truly cherish, regardless of its cost. This belief fuels my passion for wine, and I make it a point to express it every time I uncork a bottle.”
R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja 2011
Viña Bosconia wines originate from the El Bosque vineyard. Inspired by French winemaking traditions, the founder named the wines after French styles, such as the Burgundy-style wine he once crafted with a high percentage of Pinot Noir, called “Rioja Cepa Borgoña.”
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2021 Quarry Butte
The color is a deep ruby, with a lovely nose of black plum, coffee, blackberry, and a touch of minerality. On the palate, it is full-bodied with ripe fruit, yet approachable in structure.
Roagna Dolcetto d’Alba 2021
Roagna is a renowned winemaker based in the Piedmont region of Italy, celebrated for their traditional and sustainable growing practices. They cultivate Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto grapes in prestigious vineyards like Barbaresco and Barolo, emphasizing biodiversity and minimal intervention.
Campo de Calatrava: Spain’s Newest DOP
In the heart of Spain’s Ciudad Real province lies Campo de Calatrava, a region steeped in history, defined by its volcanic soils, and now celebrated as Spain’s newest Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP). Officially recognized in February 2024, this milestone elevates the region from its former Vino de la Tierra (VT) designation, marking a significant step toward global recognition for its unique wines.
From Water to Wine
You see it everywhere: store aisles brimming with bottles of every style—red, white, rosé, orange, even bubbly—all carefully curated to complement your Thanksgiving feast. It made me wonder: what did the Pilgrims drink during their first celebration? Curious, I dug into the history to find out.
German Excellence, Peter Lauer Kupp Kabinett N°8 and Weingut Keller Vom Muscheligen Kalk
There’s a special joy in discovering wines that express where they come from, inviting us to taste not only the fruit but also the soul of a place we may never have seen yet feel connected to through every sip.
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Anniversary Celebration
The selection of wines was exceptional, each bottle celebrated the anniversary and birth years of our children. Robert was knowledgeable and passionate, providing insights into the history and characteristics of each wine which made the experience even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend using Cadus Vinums' services to anyone who appreciates great wine.
Martin Thomas
My wife’s 69th birthday
Robert Flower recommended this wine for my wife’s 69th birthday and it couldn’t have been better. It paired brilliantly with the seared duck confit. I intend to buy a case this weekend. This man has an incredible palate and knows his wines.
Robert R. Putnam
Domaine Anne Gros Jean-Paul Tollot Minervois L O de la Vie 2021
Languedoc-Roussillon - France
100% Syrah
A year later, the wine has evolved beautifully, with even more depth and complexity. The intense aromas of very ripe red fruits—strawberries, raspberries, and a rich cherry compote—have become even more harmonious and inviting. Its balanced, precise, and refreshingly vibrant profile remains intact, now enhanced by an added layer of sophistication. Gloriously delicious, the wine exudes an elegant personality with a remarkably long and lingering finish, showcasing its exceptional aging potential.
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Domaine Anne Gros Jean-Paul Tollot Minervois L O de la Vie 2021
Languedoc-Roussillon - France
100% Syrah
A year later, the wine has evolved beautifully, with even more depth and complexity. The intense aromas of very ripe red fruits—strawberries, raspberries, and a rich cherry compote—have become even more harmonious and inviting. Its balanced, precise, and refreshingly vibrant profile remains intact, now enhanced by an added layer of sophistication. Gloriously delicious, the wine exudes an elegant personality with a remarkably long and lingering finish, showcasing its exceptional aging potential.
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R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja 2011
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano
Rioja Alta, Spain
Garnet-red wine showcasing a classic old-world style with aromas of cola, cedar, and cherry. While still a bit closed, it reveals a medium-bodied, silky texture with chalky, well-integrated tannins, giving it a velvety feel on the palate. The wine has plenty of life ahead, and while enjoyed now, it will develop beautifully over the next 5–10 years.
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R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja 2011
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano
Rioja Alta, Spain
Garnet-red wine showcasing a classic old-world style with aromas of cola, cedar, and cherry. While still a bit closed, it reveals a medium-bodied, silky texture with chalky, well-integrated tannins, giving it a velvety feel on the palate. The wine has plenty of life ahead, and while enjoyed now, it will develop beautifully over the next 5–10 years.
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Ruby-purple in color, this wine offers a lovely nose of raspberry and dusty earth. It boasts tremendous structure and nuance, with cherry fruit complemented by refined tannins. The acidity is nicely balanced, making for an overall solid and enjoyable wine. With a bit more bottle age, it has the potential to evolve beautifully. Seek some out and consider cellaring it for 3–5 years.
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Ruby-purple in color, this wine offers a lovely nose of raspberry and dusty earth. It boasts tremendous structure and nuance, with cherry fruit complemented by refined tannins. The acidity is nicely balanced, making for an overall solid and enjoyable wine. With a bit more bottle age, it has the potential to evolve beautifully. Seek some out and consider cellaring it for 3–5 years.
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Genot Boulanger En Lulunne Beaune Blanc 2018
Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune
100% Chardonnay
Enjoyed from a magnum, this wine offered a delightful nose of lemon and honeysuckle. On the palate, it was well-balanced with a waxy, honeyed texture, hints of pineapple, and an almost lemon-cream finish. Vivacious and bright, this wine displays excellent aging potential, and I look forward to enjoying it over the next few years.
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Genot Boulanger En Lulunne Beaune Blanc 2018
Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune
100% Chardonnay
Enjoyed from a magnum, this wine offered a delightful nose of lemon and honeysuckle. On the palate, it was well-balanced with a waxy, honeyed texture, hints of pineapple, and an almost lemon-cream finish. Vivacious and bright, this wine displays excellent aging potential, and I look forward to enjoying it over the next few years.
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Barón de Ley Rioja Reserva 2014
Spain, Rioja
100% Tempranillo
This wine (we enjoyed from a magnum) drank beautifully. It featured a vibrant ruby color with gentle notes of vanilla and spice, complemented by plum and cherry fruit. The moderate tannins provide good balance, making it an easy-drinking wine and an excellent value overall.
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Barón de Ley Rioja Reserva 2014
Spain, Rioja
100% Tempranillo
This wine (we enjoyed from a magnum) drank beautifully. It featured a vibrant ruby color with gentle notes of vanilla and spice, complemented by plum and cherry fruit. The moderate tannins provide good balance, making it an easy-drinking wine and an excellent value overall.
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Raventos i Blanc de Nit 2021
Organic and biodynamic
49% Xarel·lo
34% Macabeu
12% Parellada
5% Monastrell
Penedès, Spain
Subtle fruit notes with a hint of cassis and light citrus. A clean, inviting nose leads to a smooth, full, and fruity texture with nice freshness and fine, clean bubbles. Well-balanced and a true value for this sparkling rosé.
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Raventos i Blanc de Nit 2021
Organic and biodynamic
49% Xarel·lo
34% Macabeu
12% Parellada
5% Monastrell
Penedès, Spain
Subtle fruit notes with a hint of cassis and light citrus. A clean, inviting nose leads to a smooth, full, and fruity texture with nice freshness and fine, clean bubbles. Well-balanced and a true value for this sparkling rosé.
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Dampt Freres Chablis Vieilles Vignes
100% Chardonnay
Picked up a few bottles at @south_egremont_spirit_shoppe this Saturday—Dan and Tom always host fantastic tastings, not to be missed!
This Chablis opens with a delicate nose of pear and melon, leading to a bright palate of citrus, lemon, and green apple. Classic Chablis minerality shines through, offering a dry and refreshing profile that`s well-balanced with a subtle finish. A perfect pairing for Thanksgiving dishes, this wine is a true testament to the elegance of White Burgundy at a reasonable price.
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Dampt Freres Chablis Vieilles Vignes
100% Chardonnay
Picked up a few bottles at @south_egremont_spirit_shoppe this Saturday—Dan and Tom always host fantastic tastings, not to be missed!
This Chablis opens with a delicate nose of pear and melon, leading to a bright palate of citrus, lemon, and green apple. Classic Chablis minerality shines through, offering a dry and refreshing profile that`s well-balanced with a subtle finish. A perfect pairing for Thanksgiving dishes, this wine is a true testament to the elegance of White Burgundy at a reasonable price.
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Inglenook Napa Valley Pinot Noir 1969
Napa Valley is famous for Cabernet Sauvignon, but its warmer climate often falls short for Pinot Noir, which thrives in Sonoma Valley`s cooler, foggy conditions. Sonoma’s Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast offer ideal terroirs that highlight Pinot Noir`s delicate flavors and balanced acidity.
That’s why it was such a thrill to try a 55-year-old Pinot Noir from a time when Napa was still debating Pinot Noir versus Cabernet Sauvignon. A few fun details: the bottle mold featured raised letters marking it as "4/5 quart," and the price tag from Astor Wines in NYC read $4.69!
**Tasting Notes:**
The cork was intact and easily removed. The wine, decanted, showed a deep purple color with a brown hue. The nose was musty, reminiscent of old shoes, with faint cherry and mushroom notes emerging briefly before it turned thin and flat. A fascinating glimpse into Napa’s Pinot Noir past!
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Inglenook Napa Valley Pinot Noir 1969
Napa Valley is famous for Cabernet Sauvignon, but its warmer climate often falls short for Pinot Noir, which thrives in Sonoma Valley`s cooler, foggy conditions. Sonoma’s Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast offer ideal terroirs that highlight Pinot Noir`s delicate flavors and balanced acidity.
That’s why it was such a thrill to try a 55-year-old Pinot Noir from a time when Napa was still debating Pinot Noir versus Cabernet Sauvignon. A few fun details: the bottle mold featured raised letters marking it as "4/5 quart," and the price tag from Astor Wines in NYC read $4.69!
**Tasting Notes:**
The cork was intact and easily removed. The wine, decanted, showed a deep purple color with a brown hue. The nose was musty, reminiscent of old shoes, with faint cherry and mushroom notes emerging briefly before it turned thin and flat. A fascinating glimpse into Napa’s Pinot Noir past!
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Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Rioja Reserva 2011
Just arrived! Purchased at auction, stored at The Range End Cellar a temperature and humidity controlled commercial wine storage facility. This was from a distinguished film industry collector. Impeccably preserved. How long can I wait before opening one up?
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Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Rioja Reserva 2011
Just arrived! Purchased at auction, stored at The Range End Cellar a temperature and humidity controlled commercial wine storage facility. This was from a distinguished film industry collector. Impeccably preserved. How long can I wait before opening one up?
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2020 Domaine de Colette Régnié Sélection Vieilles Vignes
100% Gamay
Burgundy, Beaujolais, Régnié
A few years ago, I purchased a half dozen of these, and this was the last, and by far the best bottle. While it’s not their top cru Beaujolais, it was delightful in every way.
In the glass, the wine displays a beautiful, inviting ruby-red color. On the nose, it opens with lovely aromas of ripe raspberry, fresh strawberry, and a hint of rose petals. The few years of bottle age have softened the edges, adding a layer of complexity that elevates the entire experience. The flavors are rounded and well-integrated, creating a balanced and pleasing finish. This bottle was a true treat and a wonderful testament to how a little patience can make a good wine even better.
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2020 Domaine de Colette Régnié Sélection Vieilles Vignes
100% Gamay
Burgundy, Beaujolais, Régnié
A few years ago, I purchased a half dozen of these, and this was the last, and by far the best bottle. While it’s not their top cru Beaujolais, it was delightful in every way.
In the glass, the wine displays a beautiful, inviting ruby-red color. On the nose, it opens with lovely aromas of ripe raspberry, fresh strawberry, and a hint of rose petals. The few years of bottle age have softened the edges, adding a layer of complexity that elevates the entire experience. The flavors are rounded and well-integrated, creating a balanced and pleasing finish. This bottle was a true treat and a wonderful testament to how a little patience can make a good wine even better.
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Bedrock- Alder Springs Vineyards Mendocino County Syrah 2013
Dark ruby, very fragrant with berries, vanilla and a subtle smokiness. A beautiful wine with a few more years left to age in the bottle. A powerful and elegant wine.
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Bedrock- Alder Springs Vineyards Mendocino County Syrah 2013
Dark ruby, very fragrant with berries, vanilla and a subtle smokiness. A beautiful wine with a few more years left to age in the bottle. A powerful and elegant wine.
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