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R&R Wine Marketing, Inc. Elegant Small Production Wines 2021 Portfolio Spring Volume 2 Also Proudly Representing: Specialty Cellars & Vinthology Wines www.rrwinemarketing.com 3585 Hancock Street Suite 100-A San Diego CA 92110 Phone: 619-221-8024 Fax: 619-221-8020
R&R WINE MARKETING PORTFOLIO Our Mission Statement We offer high quality, hand selected products while providing uncompromised personalized wine service. R&R shares our expert knowledge of wine and our passion for wine making, benefiting both on and off sale accounts. We service our accounts as friends and allies, providing them with the loyalty of a business partner. We are committed to standing apart and rising above others in the wine industry. Shipping Requirements Please contact your Sales Rep with orders by 2 pm for next day delivery. , *Minimum 2 case orders, or $300 per shipping company for free shipping. We are a proud partner with: ABX Delivery Service – San Diego Tues, Wed, Friday ABX Delivery Service - Orange County Tues- Friday ABX Delivery Service - Los Angeles Tues - Friday ABX Delivery Service – Palm Desert Thursday ONLY & Customs Wines Service- Delivery days are Tuesday Thru Friday For a fee to our client we offer: Golden State Logistics (GLS) for “wine-mergencies”: Monday – Saturday Orders must be in by noon for next day delivery.
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. Our Sales Team Rob Rubin San Diego County 619-818-5444 rob@rrwinemarketing.com April Linn San Diego County 619-992-8661 april@rrwinemarketing.com Cyndie McQueen San Diego County 619-933-7317 cyndie@rrwinemarketing.com Mark Deegan San Diego County 858-336-3865 mark@rrwinemarketing.com Wendy Melford Los Angeles County 818-398-2110 wendy@rrwinemarketing.com Johnny Walker North Orange County/ Southern Los Angeles County 714-232-2491 johnny@rrwinemarketing.com Brian Cokas Orange County 949-872-6636 brian@rrwinemarketing.com Mark Abkin Specialty Cellars 858-223-5486 marka@specialtycellars.com
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. Audacieux means bold, courageous and daring and embodies our approach to crafting this Napa Valley Cabernet. We embarked on this brand with an audacious approach to create a high quality elegant European style Napa wine from the ridge top vineyards looking down on Oakville. This wine is unfiltered & aged for 24 months in new French oak. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case TBD Provocateur Chardonnay Russian River 12 750 $216.00 TBD King Arthur Pinot Noir Sonoma County 12 750 $324.00 TBD Audacieux Napa Stanford Cabernet Napa Valley 12 750 $564.00 TBD Audacieux Knights Link Cabernet Sonoma Valley 12 750 $300.00 TBD Audacieux Sugarloaf Mountain Cabernet Napa Valley 12 750 $336.00 Family winemaker John Bambury is the grandson of Catherine Bonneau who first conceived of a vineyard on the family’s farmland in Sonoma. He has been spearheading all winemaking operations on behalf of the family business since 2000. His inaugural release of the 2002 Bonneau Los Carneros Chardonnay has led to more than a dozen widely acclaimed vintages in a growing array of varietals and styles – all of them carefully handcrafted by John and his team. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2017 Chardonnay Carneros 12 750 $210.00 2015 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 12 750 $240.00 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain 12 750 $240.00 Selecting the perfect grapes from our central coast vineyards, our team practices using their in-depth knowledge, desire for quality and expertise Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Paso Robles 12 750 $144.00 2017 Grenache/Tannat/Syrah Paso Robles 12 750 $208.00 2017 Grenache Paso Robles 12 750 $208.00 2018 Rose of Cabernet Paso Robles 12 750 $120.00 Family winemaker John Bambury is the grandson of Catherine Bonneau who first conceived of a vineyard on the family’s farmland in Sonoma. He has been spearheading all winemaking operations on behalf of the family business since 2000. His inaugural release of the 2002 Bonneau Los Carneros Chardonnay has led to more than a dozen widely acclaimed vintages in a growing array of varietals and styles – all of them carefully handcrafted by John and his team. In the spirit of his ancestors, John is a visionary of sorts himself. His respect for nature and the land is part and parcel to what drives his passion as both an artisan and businessman. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2018 Chardonnay Sonoma 12 750 $162.00 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma 12 750 $128.00 2015 Merlot Sonoma 12 750 $149.00 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma 12 750 $204.00
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. FINGERPRINT/HANDPRINT WINES Selecting the perfect grapes from our central coast vineyards, our team practices using their in-depth knowledge, desire for quality and expertise. Vintage Label Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2018 Fingerprint Sparkling Central Coast 12 750 $288.00 2018 Fingerprint Chardonnay Central Coast 12 750 $144.00 2019 Fingerprint Rose Central Coast 12 750 $108.00 2016 Fingerprint Petite Syrah Santa Barbara County 12 750 $228.00 2016 Daily Red Syrah Blend Central Coast 12 750 $180.00 2015 Handprint Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast 12 750 $180.00 2016 Fingerprint Cabernet Sauvignon Happy Canyon 12 750 $240.00 BY KIRK VENGE Eleven Eleven represents meant-to-be moments that highlight synchronicity, inspiration and delight. A fine bottle of wine embodies these elements and can elicit the same sense of mystery, wonder and joy. The time 11:11 symbolizes a perfectly balanced moment on the clock, making the winery's name a positively perfect choice. We hope you’ll feel inspired to make your moment extraordinary whenever you drink our wines, visit our property or simply see that special time on the clock. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2019 Beckstoffer Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford, Napa Valley 12 750 $297.00 2019 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay Russian River Valley 12 750 $375.00 2018 Bacigalupi Pinot Noir Russian River, Sonoma 12 750 $507.00 2018 Calesa Pinot Noir Napa Valley 12 750 $507.00 2018 Destin Estate Syrah Napa Valley 12 750 $546.00 2017 Laki’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 12 750 $975.00 2018 XI Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 12 750 $600.00 In 1970, Jay and Barbara Fritz wanted to escape the foggy summers of San Francisco and had purchased a one hundred acre plus property on a hillside location now known as the Fritz Vineyard and winery. Clayton Fritz, whom had spent his childhood summers there, is the current president of the operation. The property boasts a unique energy efficient 3- tiered subterranean winery which enables wines to be made with the old-world technique of a gravity flow production system. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2 Case 2018 Chardonnay Russian River 12 750 $210.00 N/A 2016 Pinot Noir Russian River 12 750 $225.00 $204.00 2017 Zinfandel Russian River 12 750 $180.00 $132.00 Four Brothers Wine Co is a hand Crafted, high quality, family owned and operated wine label. As a boutique winery, (under 600 cases produced), we are committed to bringing you the highest quality wines sourced from the most in demand vineyards the Central Coast has to offer. We are a passionate group of brothers who come from a family built from love: the love for adventure, the love for travel, the love for hard work and competition. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 3 Case 2018 Rose of Grenache Santa Barbara 12 750 $216.00 $192.00 2018 Curtis Grenache Blanc Santa Barbara 12 750 $216.00 $192.00 2018 Thompson Grenache Blanc Santa Barbara 12 750 $216.00 $192.00 2018 Portico Hills Grenache Santa Barbara 12 750 $240.00 $216.00 2016 Thompson Syrah Santa Barbara 12 750 $240.00 $216.00
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. The Héroe (Air-o-way, Spanish for hero) label offered by Sculpterra honors not only the vineyard workers of our family winery but pays respect to the unsung heroes of the wine industry throughout the region and beyond – the real heroes, the workers. Héroe wines are designed to be fruit forward and easy drinking, a great wine for any occasion. All the grapes are hand-picked from the estate vineyard and produced with just a touch of oak influence. An interesting note is that the back of every bottle has a picture of everyone that participated in that bottles harvest. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2020 Viognier Paso Robles 12 750 $144.00 2019 Pinot Noir Paso Robles 12 750 $144.00 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 12 750 $144.00 2019 Primativo Paso Robles 12 750 $144.00 Hollywood screen writer Robert Kamen considers himself an “accidental” success. In 1980, he found inspiration in 280 acres on the southwestern slopes of the Mayacomas Mountains in Sonoma. With a check from his first screen play, Robert made a commitment to the very special property. Viticulturist Phil Coturri was introduced to the project and shared Roberts’s philosophy on preserving the wilderness of the site and implementing as little intervention as possible. Celebrated winemaker Mark Harold makes some of the most stunning wines from this property. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Sonoma 12 750 $780.00 2017 Kashmir Cabernet Estate Sonoma 12 750 $960.00 As a small, family-owned winery we live our lives amidst the vines. Our vineyard and the rhythms of the season are constant reminders that the soil, the air, the water and the vines are the essence of the wines we craft. We’ve always said that great fruit is the real star of our winemaking team. So we let the grapes take center stage, patiently nurturing the vines to produce fruit with intense, ripe and balanced flavors. Then we let time, traditional winemaking techniques and good French oak work their magic. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case BTG 2018 Walker Station Estate Chardonnay Sonoma County 12 750 $480.00 N/A 2018 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Sonoma County 12 750 $360.00 $300.00 Born from a love of wine and music, La Voix explores French varietals through the sensory and emotional stimulations that are shared by both mediums. Music through performance and recording conveys a powerful, emotional expression. Likewise, through soil, vineyards, and production, wine elicits an equal effect. Both rely on dynamics and tension created by harmonizing high, medium, and low frequencies. A memory, a feeling, a nostalgia can be conjured by a single sip, a single note. —STEVE CLIFTON Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2018 Here and Heaven Chardonnay Central Coast 12 750 $240.00 2015 Reflektor Pinot Noir Central Coast 12 750 $240.00 2013 Satisfaction Pinot Noir Central Coast 12 750 $200.00 2015 So What Syrah Central Coast 12 750 $144.00
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. In 1972 Ken Laird found a prune orchard in northern Napa Valley that he was able to convert to grape vines with the help of Robert Mondavi. This 70-acre vineyard was his first successful planting. Thirty years later the Laird family has become the biggest grape grower in Napa Valley. You have tasted Lairds fruit in other winery crafted wines. In addition to being one of the biggest grape growers, the Laird Family Estate is also a custom crush facility which houses many boutique wine makers. The Laird Family wines are made from the top 1% of their favorite fruit. Vintage Varietal Pack Format Case 3 Case 2018 Sparkling Brut Rose 12 750 $360.00 $324.00 2019 Cold Creek Ranch Pinot Grigio 12 750 $156.00 $132.00 2019 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 12 750 $216.00 - 2017 Red Hen Ranch Chardonnay 12 750 $264.00 $180.00 2017 Cold Creek Ranch Chardonnay 12 750 $240.00 $180.00 2018 Phantom Ranch Pinot Noir 12 750 $444.00 $200.00 2018 Ghost Ranch Pinot Noir 12 750 $360.00 $200.00 2015 Jillian's Red Blend 12 750 $360.00 $200.00 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 12 750 $468.00 $300.00 2014 Flat Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 12 750 $624.00 - 2016 Mast Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 12 750 $564.00 - Maley Brothers is a small, handcraft, grower’s label, originally founded by brothers Joe and Louis Maley. Today, Joe’s son, Todd Maley, does all the farming and works with winemaker Chad Joseph on the production of Maley Brothers wines. Not atypical of Lodi’s numerous grower-turned-winemakers, less than 1% of the wine grapes farmed in Maley Vineyards goes into their own wines (the rest to numerous producers based in and outside of Lodi). Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2017 Teroldogo Lodi 12 750 $156.00 2017 Petite Sirah Lodi 12 750 $132.00 2016 Zinfandel Lodi 12 750 $108.00 Byron Mignanelli is a local San Diego winemaker who makes small production chardonnay and pinot noir from the Central Coast, more specifically from Santa Cruz and the Santa Lucia mountains. Byron’s philosophy is to have minimal manipulation with the fermentation of his grapes. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2019 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 12 750 $144.00 2014 Nelson Family Chardonnay Nelson Vineyard 12 750 $180.00 2019 Rancho Vinedo Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 12 750 $180.00 2017 Rancho Vinedo Chardonnay Rancho Vinedo 12 750 $176.00 2017 Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir Willamette, Oregon 12 750 $144.00 2017 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Monterey 12 750 $200.00 2018 Kent Berry Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Cruz 12 750 $224.00 2018 50/50 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 12 750 $144.00
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. Mithra the Sun God, the uncreated creator was the dominate religion of the Roman Empire pre-Christianity. The religion found its origin in Persia from 5,000 years past and did not discriminate against race or position as senators and farmers, alike, would become members. The theme was simple; it was immortality to become one with Mithra. To gain knowledge of the heavens and to be reborn again. To be reborn. Of course, nothing has changed. The story and the wine are about the same. Continuity. The fruit from the wines are from Mt. Veeder and are gorgeous representations of the region. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 6 750 $840.00 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 6 750 $840.00 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 6 750 $840.00 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 6 750 $840.00 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 6 750 $840.00 After more than 3 decades at The Ojai Vineyard, what keeps me motivated and excited about running a winery is the craft. The slow process of assessing the outcome of choices made with experience and intuition is what it’s all about—and using that knowledge to make wines that fit a harmonious vision. Keeping the place small, and keeping my hands in the winemaking has allowed me to stay focused on craft. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 3+ Case 2020 Rose California 12 750 $200.00 $168.00 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley 12 750 $224.00 $168.00 2018 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley 12 750 $252.00 $216.00 2019 Chardonnay Puerta Del Mar Santa Barbara County 12 750 $312.00 N/A N.V. Ojai Red Blend Santa Barbara County 12 750 $200.00 $160.00 2019 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 12 750 $300.00 $240.00 2018 Pinot Noir Puerta Del Mar Santa Barbara County 12 750 $360.00 N/A 2017 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley 12 750 $360.00 N/A 2018 Pinot Noir Kessler-Haak Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $360.00 $216.00 2017 Syrah Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County 12 750 $260.00 $224.00 2017 Syrah Roll Ranch Ventura County 12 750 $360.00 N/A 2017 Syrah Bien Nacido Santa Barbara County 12 750 $360.00 N/A 2017 Syrah John Sebastiano Santa Barbara County 12 750 $328.00 N/A
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. Today, Palmina produces a full range of wines crafted from Italian varietals grown in Santa Barbara County, California. Palmina is not trying to emulate the Italian versions of those wines, but rather translate the history of those grapes to the growing conditions and vineyard sites of the very unique characteristics of Santa Barbara County. The wines are Italian by inspiration with flavors rooted in Santa Barbara, and all are intended to be a delicious component of a meal. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case BTG/Multi-Case 2012 Subida Central Coast 12 750 $156.00 $132.00 2018 Barbera Walker Central Coast 12 750 $180.00 $156.00 2017 Dolcetto Central Coast 12 750 $144.00 $120.00 2014 Nebbiolo SBC Central Coast 12 750 $180.00 $156.00 2019 Pinot Grigio Central Coast 12 750 $144.00 $120.00 2019 Sangiovese, Sogno del Fiore Central Coast 12 750 $156.00 $132.00 Paro is a joint venture between Pat Murphy winemaker of Field Stone and his business partner Rob Schrer. Pat-Rob = “Paro”. The main focus is on vineyard designate wines from Sonoma County including Pinot Noir, Malbec and Zinfandel. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 3 Case 2015 Pinot Noir Kaufman Sunnyslope 12 750 $240.00 $200.00 2015 Pinot Noir Cloud 9 – RRV 12 750 $320.00 $300.00 2015 Pinot Noir Hogan’s Run – RRV 12 750 $320.00 $300.00 2014 Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard – RRV 12 750 $240.00 $200.00 Proprietors Ted and Lisa Henry create wines from the Coombsville AVA. Ted is the former winemaker of Jarvis and currently makes Clos Du Val as well as his own. Ted is a 1999 UC Davis Grad and started Prime in 2005. He likes fruit from Coombsville because of cooler temperatures which enables him to make more moderate alcohol Cabernet and red blends with higher acidity. Small vineyards sources are preferred to let the fruit express itself in wine making. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 3 Case 2018 Chardonnay - Dst. 4 Napa Valley 12 750 $144.00 $120.00 2016 Red Blend – Dst. 4 Napa Valley 12 750 $234.00 $211.00 2018 Cabernet – Dst. 4 Napa Valley 12 750 $234.00 $211.00 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville 12 750 $480.00 N/A Scale Wine Group is a partnership of wine sales executives who assist in managing the wholesale sales channel for small dynamic wine brands. Unlike a traditional broker, the first priority at Scale is to elevate wine brands and build momentum in the market. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2015 Editorial Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 12 750 $300.00 2018 Recoltant Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 12 750 $300.00
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. Sculpterra wines are the result of meticulous winemaking practices that coax the true essence of the varietal, allowing for wines that are full- bodied and expressive. The rich, concentrated wines of Sculpterra are the result of combining exceptional fruit from the winery’s estate vineyards and select Paso Robles vineyards with meticulous hand- crafted winemaking. Gentle handling and using traditional gravity methods ensures that the integrity of the wines stays intact. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2020 Viognier Paso Robles 12 750 $168.00 2019 Pinot Noir Paso Robles 12 750 $198.00 2020 Grenache Paso Robles 12 750 ETA JUNE 2021 2016 Mega Focus (GSM) Paso Robles 12 750 $312.00 2019 Primitivo Paso Robles 12 750 $228.00 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 12 750 $192.00 Since 1997, Tantara has been dedicated to producing the very finest Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Located in the beautiful Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County), our grapes are sourced from premium vineyards from the Central Coast. From volunteering for our first harvest in 1997 to becoming our full time winemaker in 2011, Rick Hill has helped us perfect the Tantara wine profile that we enjoy today. Rick, a native of New Zealand, graduated from Charles Sturt University in Australia with his degree in Wine Science prior to moving to California to pursue his passion for winemaking. Vintage Varietal Designation Case 2 Case 2015 Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands $204.00 $144.00 2016 Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley $240.00 $180.00 2015 Cuvee Jeanette Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands $204.00 $144.00 2016 Cuvee Maria Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley $268.00 $204.00 2016 Lolita Red Los Olivos $360.00 $300.00 2017 Cab Franc Mateo’s Vineyard $276.00 $240.00 In 2008 I founded Tatomer with two Riesling vineyards. My intention was to use my knowledge to make bone-dry Riesling in California unlike many of the off-dry examples in the marketplace today. I made a mere 400 cases in a small corner of a good friend's boutique winery. Since then, I have added more Riesling vineyards, as well as two Grüner Veltliner vineyards for a total production of 4,100 cases. I plan to explore the depth of my current sites; and pursue new Central Coast terroirs in the years to come. Vintage Varietal Designation Case 2 Case 2018 Gruner Veltliner Meeresboden Santa Barbara County $228.00 $180.00 2017 Gruner Veltliner John Sebastiano Santa Rita Hills $280.00 N/A 2017 Riesling Vandenberg Santa Barbara County $228.00 $168.00 2018 Riesling Kick-on Ranch Santa Barbara County $300.00 N/A 2019 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County $280.00 $192.00 2018 Pinot Noir Kick-on Ranch Santa Barbara County $360.00 N/A
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. Tobin James Cellars sits among 71 acres of vineyards and oak dotted hills on the site of an old stagecoach stop in Paso Robles. Since 1987, Tobin James Cellars has been creating rich, intense, fruit-driven wines—Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignons, Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese, Bordeaux and Rhone style blends, Chardonnay, dessert wines and many other exciting varietals. Having one of the largest wine clubs in the world is a testament to the winery’s commitment to producing spectacular wines. A visit to the popular Western themed Tasting Room where the wines are poured from behind the Grand Antique Bar is always a must for Paso Robles Wine Tasters. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case NV Dream Weaver Sparkling Paso Robles 12 750 $96.00 2018 James Gang Reserve Riesling Paso Robles 12 750 $114.00 2016 Sundance Sauvignon Blanc Paso Robles 12 750 $139.00 2017 Radiance Chardonnay Paso Robles 12 750 $156.00 2016 Rock-N-Roll Syrah Paso Robles 12 750 $156.00 2014 Made In The Shade Merlot Paso Robles 12 750 $156.00 2016 Black Magic Petit Sirah Paso Robles 12 750 $210.00 2016 Liquid Love LH Zinfandel Paso Robles 12 750 $152.00 2015 Ballistic Zinfandel Paso Robles 12 750 $156.00 2015 James Gang Reserve Zinfandel Paso Robles 12 750 $240.00 2017 Chateau Le Cacheflo Red Blend Paso Robles 12 750 $97.00 2018 Notorious Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 12 750 $156.00 2016 James Gang Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 12 750 $240.00 2018 Dream Catcher Moscato Paso Robles 12 750 $104.00 Vintage Direct Ship Varietals Designation Pack Format Case NV Dream Weaver Sparkling Splits Paso Robles 24 0.187 $78.00 2018 Paradise Rose Paso Robles 12 750 $166.00 2016 James Gang Reserve Chardonnay Paso Robles 12 750 $248.00 2016 Envy Pinot Noir Paso Robles 12 750 $280.00 2016 Primo Sangiovese Paso Robles 12 750 $156.00 2016 Private Stash Meritage Blend Paso Robles 12 750 $412.00 2016 Blue Moon Reserve Zinfandel Paso Robles 12 750 $548.00 2017 Dusi Zinfandel Paso Robles 12 750 $326.00 2016 Fat Boy Zinfandel Paso Robles 12 750 $548.00 2017 French Camp Zinfandel Paso Robles 12 750 $326.00 2016 5 Bordeaux Blend Paso Robles 12 750 $548.00
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. With nearly a century of combined farming experience in Monterey County, Tondre Alarid and his son Joe planted 6 ½ acres of Pinot Noir in the Santa Lucia Highland appellation because they loved red wine. That initial planting has now grown to over 100 acres with several clones of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Riesling fruit. The limited production, award winning Tondre Wines reflect the exceptional terroir which allows extended fruit “hang time”; more sunlight and even ripening. This results in fruit with intense flavor and distinctive flavor profiles. They recently received the “Sustainability in Practice” (SIP) certification which reflects their commitment to the land for future generations. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2018 Tondre Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands 12 750 $200.00 2018 Tondre Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 12 750 $288.00 Wine Guerrilla is proud to represent the iconic California grape, Zinfandel. Our goal has been to procure Sonoma County’s finest Russian River Valley Zinfandel and provide the premier Zin experience. We are leveraging the inherit beauty of wine by focusing on location-based fruit, so that our wines may embody every exposition of Zinfandel. Just like art, the wine has many layers and nuances that will captivate your senses to create excitement. Every bottle of our Zinfandel is an experience of both tantalizing wine and lively art. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2018 Rebel De La Mer Rose of Zin Sonoma County 12 750 $150.00 2018 Rebel De La Maree Verdelho Sonoma County 12 750 $150.00 2018 Russian River Zinfandel Sonoma County 12 750 $174.00 2017 Alexander Valley Hemar Zin Sonoma County 12 750 $216.00 2017 Russian River Paradise Valley Zin Sonoma County 12 750 $216.00 Vintage Canned Wines Designation Pack Format Case 2018 Rebel De La Mer Rose of Zin Sonoma County 24 250 $84.00 2018 Rebel De La Maree Verdelho Sonoma County 24 250 $84.00 Our philosophy is simple: We believe great wine is established in the vineyard. We meticulously farm our estate Zotovich Family Vineyard grapes, and strive to make the best wine possible vintage to vintage. A small, family-owned and operated winery located on the Central Coast of California, Zotovich Vineyards handcrafts exceptional wine from small, closely monitored lots of grapes. Vineyard health is of the utmost importance to our family. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2018 Viognier Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $216.00 2019 ZOTO Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $180.00 2019 Estate Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $252.00 2017 Z Reserve Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $396.00 2019 ZOTO Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $180.00 2018 Estate Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $324.00 2017 Z Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $420.00 2017 Grenache Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $324.00 2018 Estate Syrah Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $324.00 2017 Z Syrah Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $420.00 2017 Z Grenache/Syrah Santa Rita Hills 12 750 $360.00
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. Wines from Oregon Cardwell Hill Cellars is a family- owned and operated winery located in the foothills of the coastal range in the Willamette valley of Oregon. All Cardwell wines are Estate Bottled and produced from our vineyards that are certified sustainable. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2019 Cardwell Rose Willamette Valley 12 750 $120.00 2020 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 12 750 $126.00 2017 Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 12 750 $198.00 2018 Fenders Blue Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 12 750 $102.00 Wines from Washington Ambassador was founded on the simple belief that no other experience is quite as enchanting as drinking wine. We know that something magical happens when you drink wine with friends; good wine becomes great wine and good friends become better friends. This was the case with our founding partners. An eclectic group of individuals with diverse professional backgrounds, their lives and friendships have been forever altered by the shared experience of creating and drinking what we believe to be a fantastic wine. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 3 Case 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Yakima Valley 12 750 $185.00 $168.00 2014 Estate Syrah Red Mountain 12 750 $268.00 $240.00 2014 Estate Envoy Red Mountain 12 750 $294.00 $264.00 2014 Estate Diplomat Red Mountain 12 750 $336.00 $300.00 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 12 750 $319.00 $288.00 Part of the Precept Winery, Alder Ridge is located in Washington’s States Horse Heaven Hills appellation. Known for their award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1997, the vineyard also has plantings of Grenache, Mourvedre, Roussane, and Cinsault along with dozens more on over 800 acres. Using small-lot handling techniques, wines from this Washington appellation ensures balance and maximum fruit expressions. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2014 Alder Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Haven Hills 12 750 $240.00 2017 Six Prong Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Haven Hills 12 750 $144.00 2018 Huntsman Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 12 750 $144.00 Part of the Precept winery, Sagelands was established in 1984 and embodies Washington States finest grapes from the Four Corners of Columbia Valley and these handcrafted wines are recognized for their quality and high value Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2017 Rose Columbia Valley 12 750 $90.00 2018 Pinot Gris Columbia Valley 12 750 $90.00 2017 Chardonnay Columbia Valley 12 750 $90.00 2017 Merlot Columbia Valley 12 750 $90.00 2018 Cabernet Columbia Valley 12 750 $90.00
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. Wines from France Our winery was propulsed to the front of the scene with the creation in 1952 of our now emblematic Châteauneuf-du-Pape, an originally shaped bottle with a unique winemaking style. It is today the leading cuvée of its appellation, unrivaled by any other French producer. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2019 Cotes du Rhone Esprit Barville Blanc Rhone Valley 12 750 $120.00 2017 Cotes du Rhone Esprit Barville Rouge Rhone Valley 12 750 $136.00 2017 Creation Crosset Carianne Rhone Valley 12 750 $144.00 2018 Gigondas La Marasque Rhone Valley 12 750 $270.00 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine Barville Rhone Valley 12 750 $400.00 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Hauts de Barville Rhone Valley 12 750 $300.00 Wines from New Zealand Husband and winemaker Simon Barker and his viticulturist wife Vanessa Barker create wine that is a reflection of the Blind River terroir located in Marlborough, New Zealand. Handling their fruit carefully and with minimal intervention the result of their wines are of high quality with unique flavor profile- wines with crispness and minerality. The location of the vineyard sits a half a mile away from the sea that gives the soil moisture and winds that cool the temperatures during the summer seasons. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2018 3 Brooms Riesling Marlborough 12 750 $120.00 2019 The Loop Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 12 750 $128.00 2020 Ranga Ranga Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 12 750 $128.00 2020 Arona Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 12 750 $128.00 2020 3 Brooms Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 12 750 $148.00 Wines from Portugal The expectation of the market is that we are intimately involved in every aspect of our wineries. From viticulture to winemaking, from branding to messaging. This approach helps to breed trust and acceptance in the 3-tier system. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2019 Lago Rose Portugal 12 750 $84.00 2020 Calcada Rose Portugal 12 750 $132.00 2020 Vino Verde Portugal 12 750 $128.00 2016 Calcada Duoro DOC Portugal 12 750 $120.00 2015 Lago Red Blend Portugal 12 750 $84.00
R&R WINE MARKETING INC. Wines from Argentina Otaviano is a boutique winery that elaborates Wines of Altitude at 3,200 feet above sea level. It is focused on high quality wines, with a careful work of its vineyards, through the use of Precision Viticulture techniques, with the objective of reaching wines that properly reflect its origin. It’s main line Penedo Borges with 13 labels, range from expressive young and fruity varietal wines to those powerful and of greater complexity. Vintage Varietal Designation Pack Format Case 2018 Expresion Varietal Malbec Rose Mendoza 12 750 $102.00 2015 Icono Malbec Mendoza 6 750 $180.00 2015 Expresion Parcela Malbec Mendoza 6 750 $144.00 2016 Expresion Terrior Gran Reserva Malbec Mendoza 6 750 $114.00 2018 Expresion Varietal Reserva Chardonnay Mendoza 12 750 $156.00 2016 Expresion Varietal Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 12 750 $156.00
PORTFOLIO PRICE LIST Discovering Exciting, Artisan Wines From Around the World. Winter 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS WHO WE ARE…………………………..…………………………………………… 3 OLD WORLD ITALY…………………………………………………………………………. 4 FRANCE……………………………………………………………………… 8 PORTUGAL…………………………………………………………………… 10 SPAIN.………………………………………………………………………… 11 NEW WORLD ARGENTINA…...…………………………………………………………..… 13 AUSTRALIA…...…………………………………………………………..… 14 CALIFORNIA…………………………………………………………..…….. 14 CANADA……………………………………………………………………... 17 CRAFT SPIRITS: GINROSA, SPUR, YAMAZAKURA….………………................... 18 CRAFT BEER: BRUTON BEER FROM LUCCA, ITALY………………...................... 19 CONTACT/ORDER INFORMATION…………………………………................... 20 Specialty Cellars 562.630.6630 orders@specialtycellars.com Page 2
WHO WE ARE WINE HAS THE ABILITY TO CONNECT – PEOPLE AND PLACES. AT SPECIALTY CELLARS, WE DISCOVER HARD TO FIND ARTISAN WINES THAT REPRESENT EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, VALUE AND TRANSPORT PEOPLE TO THE PLACES THEY ARE CRAFTED. We invite our customers to join us on a journey of discovery – finding those exceptional wines from a region that stand out. Once we find those great discoveries, we deliver higher quality at better prices with our cellar direct program. The result: our clients reap the rewards – higher profit margins! As an importer and distributor, Specialty Cellars goal is to sell direct, eliminating many of the added mark-ups and costs in the supply chain, and give our clients the opportunity to improve profits and develop exclusive brands. Initially established in 2001, we have a dedicated team of key account managers giving our wineries a strong team of brand ambassadors championing their wines in the market. COMPANY INFORMATION OUR MAIN OFFICE IS LOCATED IN SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA. WAREHOUSE/DELIVERY INFORMATION Along with a storage facility in Santa Fe Springs, we also use supplemental storage at several additional facilities in California and New York. Most of the deliveries in California are through our delivery partner, Zephyr Express. WINE PORTFOLIO Specialty Cellars continually searches for natural, artisan wines that represent great quality and exceptional value. Most of our producers are limited production, family run wineries with many dating back a number of generations. Recent Updates to the Portfolio include: o Ram’s Gate – beautiful 28 acres estate o Ossian – ORGANICALLY FARMED from in Sonoma showing some of the most Rueda Spain cherished vineyards o Pago de Carraovejas – intense & well o Casa do Arrabalde – ORGANIC structured wines from Ribera del Duoro producer in Vinho Verde DOC Portugal Luis Duarte Bellenda Chateau Vinhos Cascina des Adelaide Charmes Contucci Prodigal Family Castellani Family Fog Crest Tenuta San Jacopo Ombu / Bodegas Specialty Cellars Rocas Elysee/ Pebble CFGV Cove 562.630.6630 orders@specialtycellars.com Page 3
CAMPI VALERIO MOLISE, ITALY SINCE 1974 VALERIO WINERY HAS BEEN PRODUCING WINES FROM MOLISE WITH GREAT CHARACTER. On the estate, that belonged to Prince Pignatelli, through the recovery of small local viticulture, the family combines their passion for agriculture to the love for their land, resulting in a wine production that aims at enhancing the native grapes of Sannio Pentro (Molise). The company stands out also for being the first to produce though Classic Method in its own territory, as the only producer of wine Pentro. CAMPI VALERIO VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2018 Falanghina Fannia DOC 91 JS for ’17 $144/12.00 $126/10.50 2016 Calidio Rosso (100% Montepulciano) 90 JS for ’16 $144/12.00 $126/10.50 2015 Sannazzaro Rosso (100% Montepulciano) 90 JS for ’15 $199/16.58 $185/15.42 2015 Opalia Rosso (100% Tintilia del Molise) 91 JS for ’15 $264/22.00 $239/19.92 ST. PAULS SÜDTIROL ALTO ADIGE, ITALY The St. Pauls Winery was founded in 1907 by 36 wine growers from St. Pauls, Missian, Berg and Unterrain took part in the founding meeting. Until the new winery building was constructed on the eastern edge of the village in 1908, the harvest was stored in various private cellars in the village as well as in the “Schwarzer Adler” inn, which the newly founded cooperative had acquired. In 1992 the cooperative celebrated 85 years since it was founded and the existing salesroom was converted into today’s modern vinoteque and seminar room. ST. PAULS VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2019 Pinot Grigio 90 Points Wine Advocate for ‘16 $180/15.00 $162/$13.50 CASCINA ADELAIDE PIEDMONT, ITALY CASCINA ADELAIDE BEGAN IN 1817 AS A GROUP OF VINE GROWERS OWNING VINEYARDS IN TWO OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS CRUS, CANNUBI AND PREDA. The estate was bought 20 years ago by Amabile Drocco. He immediately updated the estate by building a modern underground cellar, introducing a new barrel system and more than doubling the size of the vineyards. Drocco’s father was a vine grower in a small village not far from Barolo. Drocco himself chose to study mechanics in Torino after World War II, because of a weak Italian economy. Once he returned to Alba, he started the Sancassiano Bakery Equipment Company. Dracco led this company to great success and was finally able to return to his viticulture roots and purchase Cascina Adelaide. CASCINA ADELAIDE VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2017 Nascetta $180/15.00 $155/12.92 2016 Barbera d’Alba Preda Superiore 89, WS $192/16.00 $179/14.92 2015 Barolo(Blue Label) 375ml 93, WS for ‘14 $239/19.92 $199/16.58 2015 Barolo(Blue Label) 93, WS for ‘14 $443/36.92 $299/24.92 2015 Barolo(Blue Label) 93, WS for ‘14 $443/36.92 $299/24.92 2015 Barolo(Blue Label) Magnums 93, WS for ‘14 $52.50 - single bottles 2013 Barolo Boutellier Blend of 4 Vigne $359/29.92 2015 Barolo Cannubi 93, WS for ‘13 $479/39.92 2012 Barolo Fossati (La Morra) 93 WS $479/39.92 2011 Barolo Riserva Per Elan Limited Allocations $798/66.50 Specialty Cellars 562.630.6630 orders@specialtycellars.com Page 4
CIABOT BERTON PIEDMONT, ITALY THE FULL BODIED RED WINES FROM CIABOT BERTON ARE CRAFTED WTH GRAPES GROWN WITH RESPECT TO THE ECOSYSTEM OF THE VINE AND THE EXPRESSION OF THE LAND OF LANGHE. All of the vineyards are located in the prestigious historic cru of La Morra, on the slopes facing towards Alba: Roggeri, San Biagio, Rive, Cappallotti, Pria and Rocchettevino. On a land register for La Morra there are references to the Germanic surname of Obertus. The Oberto family can claim to have early origins reaching as far back as 1200. In more recent times other testimonies underline the close bond with the territory of La Morra, with specific references even to the cultivation of vines from 1800 onwards. By the end of the 1950s, Luigi Oberto, along with his father Giovenale, was cultivating the 2 hectares of Nebbiolo on the hill of Bricco San Biagio, and selling the grapes at the Alba market. From the 1990s, Luigi’s children Marco, an oenologist, and Paola, an agronomist, began working with him. Increasingly aware of the quality and full potential of the vineyards and their Nebbiolo grapes, they decided to vinify the grapes of the different vineyards separately, selecting the best batches of Barolo for bottling. In this way, by making a few important adjustments in production to add to Luigi’s great experience, the wines of Ciabot Berton have become steadily more widely known and appreciated. CIABOT BERTON VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2017 Barbera D’Alba 91, James Suckling $144/12.00 $120/10.00 2014 Barolo la Morra 90, Wine Enthusiast $330/$27.50 $299/24.92 2013 Barolo 92, WE $419/34.92 2012 Barolo Roggeri 95, Decanter $519/43.25 TENUTA CARRETTA PIEDMONT, ITALY A BEAUTIFUL FARMSTEAD, HISTORIC RESIDENCE OF NOBLE FAMILIES, SURROUNDED BY ROLLING, VINE-COVERED HILLSIDES IN THE HEART OF A LAND WITH A CENTURIES-OLD WINEGROWING TRADITION. The 70 hectares that make up the estate include Tenuta Carretta in Piobesi d’Alba, a number of splendid vineyards in the terrain devoted to “Cannubi” Barolo, “Poderi Tavoleto” in S. Rocco Seno d’Elvio, “Cascina Bordino” in Treiso, and "Il Palazzo" farmhouse in Madonna di Como in Alba. TENUTA CARRETTA VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2018 Roero Arneis Cayega $150/12.50 $138/11.50 2015 Roero Arneis Canorei $216/18.00 $198/16.50 2019 Gavi $150/12.50 $117/9.75 2019 Cereja Rosato (Nebbiolo) $150/12.50 $138/11.50 2017 Podio Langhe Nebbiolo 90 Wine Advocate for ‘16 $180/15.00 $160/13.33 2017 Podio Langhe Nebbiolo Magnum 90 Wine Advocate for ‘16 $160/26.67 2012 Barbaresco Bordino (6-pack) 91+, Wine Advocate $240/40.00 $209/34.83 2010 Barbaresco Bordino 1.5L Magnums $85.00/btl 2018 Moscato d’Asti $132/11.00 $114/9.50 NV Brachetto d’Aqui (6-pack) $72/12.00 $60/10.00 Specialty Cellars 562.630.6630 orders@specialtycellars.com Page 5
VENTOLAIO TUSCANY, ITALY ORGANIC FARMING 4TH GENERATION FARMERS, THE FANTI FAMILY LIKES TO MAKE BRUNELLO HOW THEY PREFER TO DRINK IT. Traditional. Big Barrels. Austere and Aromatic, with the ability to develop with time. Located in the southern part of Montalcino, these wines are not your typical over- ripened alcoholic behemoths your accustomed from the south. Instead the family has maintained the historical typicity of Montalcino, while incorporating organic farming and minimal intervention. Which leaves us with pure expressions of terroir-driven Sangiovese that you only get from one region... Montalcino! VENTOLAIO VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2017 Rosso di Montalcino 92 JS for ‘17 $180/15.00 $149/12.42 2013 Brunello di Montalcino 92 JS for ‘13 $408/34.00 $359/29.92 MARCHESATO DEGLI ALERAMICI TUSCANY, ITALY ESTABLISHED IN 1986, IT IS SITUATED IN THE LOCALITY KNOWN AS ‘PIAN DELLE VIGNE’. This ancient farm is located on a slope that descends from the state forest down towards the Ombrone river. The east and west facing vineyards as well as olive groves are in close proximity to the old farm. With approximately 47 hectares total, 14 hectares are planted with vines. Only 9 hectares are dedicated to Brunello production on the estate. Since 2008, the farm Il Galampio is located inside of the nature preserve, called "Il BOGATTO". This estate produces elegant, traditional Brunello that age wonderfully… perfumed and balanced is an understatement! MARCHESATO VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2012 Brunello di Montalcino (6 pack) 90 WE for ‘12 $197/32.83 $180/30.00 FERRANTE TUSCANY, ITALY FOUR GENERATIONS IN THE MAKING, THE FERRANTE WINES BRING THE BEST OF ITALY TO YOU. In the early 1900’s, Ferrante Castellani embarked on a courageous journey to move his family from Giuliano di Roma to America. Bringing with him nothing more than his family and desire to find a place in the New World for his family. Ferrante came through Ellis Island as many Europeans did and eventually settled in New York. Today his grandsons and great grandsons have collaborated with Piergiorgio Castellani to craft wines from Italy that represent the different regions of Italy. We’ve started with a Pinot Grigio from Veneto and a Chianti from Colli Senesi in Tuscany. With more to come, we are very excited to bring these wines to you. Salute! FERRANTE VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG $ 90/7.50 $ 75/6.25 2014 Chianti Riserva DOCG $132/11.00 $117/9.75 Specialty Cellars 562.630.6630 orders@specialtycellars.com Page 6
ANDI FAUSTO LOMBARDIA, ITALY ORGANIC FARMING FAUSTO HAS BEEN FOCUSING ON INDIGENOUS VARIETALS AND BIODYNAMIC/ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES TO KEEP UNIVERSAL BALANCE, IN THE VINEYARD AS WELL AS THE BOTTLE. Traditional. Big Lying in the “Oltrepò Pavese” district, for a total area of 6 hectares of vineyards. Fausto has been focusing on indigenous varietals and biodynamic/organic farming practices to keep universal balance, in the vineyard as well as the bottle. These wines are as distinct as we have found, and his style of extraction is BOLD. They are constantly evolving once opened, as each bottling is a journey into this winemakers’ unabashed style. ANDI FAUSTO VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2016 Ardito Red Blend $240/20.00 $204/17.00 2015 Arscaro Barbera $264/22.00 $239/19.92 2013 Estro Red Blend $282/23.50 $263/21.92 2015 Originaldo Pinot Nero $336/28.00 $299/24.92 BELLENDA VENETO, ITALY FANTASTIC PRODUCER OF PROSECCO, MARRYING OLD WORLD TRADITION WITH INNOVATIVE PRODUCTION. On the hills surrounding Conegliano, about 50 miles north of Venice, lies the beautiful estate of Bellenda. In 1987, Sergio Cosmo started this winery, located in the very heart of the Prosecco producing region, while also completely replacing the vine varieties on land he already owned. The Cosmo family also re- designed the layout of the vineyard and planted 80% of the grapes now used for Prosecco and other sparkling wines with the rest used for still wines. Today the family business is run by brothers Umberto, Luigi and Domenico Cosmo, who have a passion for making wine that marries tradition and innovation for the production of truly outstanding wines. BELLENDA VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG NV Umberto Prosecco DOC Extra Dry $108/ 9.00 $ 95/7.92 NV Umberto Prosecco DOC Extra Dry 375ml $ 66/5.50 $ 57/4.75 2019 Prosecco ‘San Fermo’ Brut 90 Wine & Spirits for ‘14 $180/15.00 $155/12.92 NV Rose Brut $180/15.00 $155/12.92 2017 Prosecco Superiore ‘Sei Uno’ Brut (6pk) 91 WE for ‘17 $ 96/16.00 $ 89/14.83 NV Diegoros Sparkling Ribolla Gialla $ 96/16.00 $ 89/14.83 NV Cosi E (Col Fundo) Pet-Nat $ 96/16.00 $ 89/14.83 NV Metodo Rurale Pet-Nat 1 Liter $ 96/16.00 $ 89/14.83 Specialty Cellars 562.630.6630 orders@specialtycellars.com Page 7
CHATEAU SUAU BORDEAUX, FRANCE ORGANIC CHÂTEAU SUAU IS A REMARKABLE VINEYARD WHOSE ORIGIN DATES BACK TO THE 16TH CENTURY. The chateau has been owned by the Bonnet family since 1986. The 66 hectares vineyard is spread over 58 hectares of red grape varieties and 8 hectares of white grape varieties, extending over the hillside bordering the right bank of the Garonne. The vines dominate at one of the highest points of the appellation Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux. The grape varieties find their most beautiful expression on these exceptional terroirs made up of clays and gravels. CHATEUA SUAU VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2018 Bordeaux Blanc $160/13.33 $129/10.75 BONFILS BORDEAUX, FRANCE ORIGINALLY FROM ALSACE, THE BONFILS FAMILY WAS FORCED TO LEAVE THEIR REGION BECAUSE OF THE WAR OF 1870. In 1968, Jean-Michel Bonfils began by investing in a domain of 6 hectares near Beziers: Domaine du Lirou. He acquired new domains little by little as the opportunity arose. In this way, he progressively built up his portfolio of properties and, from 2007, added chateaux in Bordeaux. With each new acquisition, Jean-Michel Bonfils replanted quality vines to optimize the quality of his wines. At the same time, the equipment in the wineries and the bottling lines were maintained to control the whole process of wine production. Chateau La Rose Belair comprises 40 hectares of vines situated at Mouliets-et-Villemartin, near Saint-Emilion, in the department of the Gironde. The vineyard enjoys a particularly favorable dominant exposition and rich geological diversity, with soils ranging from limestone, clay, marl, and gravel to flint. The grape varieties are principally Merlot, which covers practically two-thirds of the vineyard, with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. BONFILS VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2016 Chateau La Rose Belair SOLD OUT – next $160/13.33 $112/9.33 vintage TBD COEUR DE ROSÈ PROVENÇE, FRANCE FOUNDED BY CHILDHOOD FRIENDS CHRISTOPHE VIALETTE AND MORGAN ROAIL FROM THEIR PASSION TO SHARE THEIR LOVE FOR WINE AND THE FRENCH RIVIERA. For Christophe and Morgan, the gathering of friends and family for sharing drinks (aperitifs) and meals was ingrained in them. It is a way of life in the South of France and quality Provençal rosé wine is a big part of this culture. After spending more and more time in the United States, Christophe and Morgan noticed that outside of New York City and some other big metropolitan areas, good Provençal rosés and other wines from their region were hard to come by. When available, the collection would usually be limited. Thus, one of the first goals for the team was to produce a line of quality rosés from Provençe and introduce them to the USA and other parts of the world. COEUR DE ROSÈ VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2018 Maison CR Coeur de Rosè Prestige SOLD OUT $199/16.58 $155/12.92 Specialty Cellars 562.630.6630 orders@specialtycellars.com Page 8
SIEUR D’ARQUES LIMOUX, FRANCE DATING BACK TO 1531, ONE CENTURY BEFORE DOM PERIGNON, THE BENEDICTINE NUNS FROM ST HILAIRE ABBEY CREATED THE FIRST SPARKLING WINE IN THE WORLD: LA BLANQUETTE DE LIMOUX. 1531 - The first sparkling wine It was in 1531, one century before Dom Pérignon, that wines from Limoux stepped onto the world stage thanks to Benedictine monks from the St Hilaire Abbey, a neighboring village, who created the first sparkling wine in the world: La Blanquette de Limoux. The earliest written references to Blanquette de Limoux can be traced back to the lord of the region, “le Sieur d’Arques” who swigged down “flasks of Blanquette” to celebrate his victories. Four centuries later, in 1946, the founding winemakers of our winery christened their wine, Sieur d’Arques. AIMERY VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG NV Cremant de Limoux Brut $150/12.50 $138/11.50 NV Cremant de Limoux Rose Limited Availability $160/13.33 $144/12.00 2014 Premiere Bulle Cremant de Limoux $160/13.33 $144/12.00 ELYSEE | FRANCE FOUNDED OVER 100 YEARS AGO BY AN AGRONOMIST ENGINEER, EUGÈNE CHARMAT, THE MAN BEHIND THE DOUBLE FERMENTATION PROCESS. Historically important on the French sparkling wine market, CFGV was at the root of the industrialization of sparkling wine production. CFGV is also the leading French sparkling wine producer with over 80 million bottles a year and representing more than 18% of sparkling wine sales. ELYSEE VARIETALS & PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG NV Elysee Brut 100% Ugni Blanc $84/7.00 $54/4.50 NV Elysee Rose Ugni Blanc, Bobal, Airen $84/7.00 $54/4.50 HENRI MARCEL FRANCE HENRI MARCEL VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG NV Henri Marcel Blanc De Blancs Brut 187ml (24-pack) $72/3.00 $56/2.33 NV Henri Marcel Blanc De Blancs Brut 375ml $72/6.00 $56/4.67 NV Henri Marcel Blanc De Blancs Brut 750ml $108/9.00 $90/7.50 Specialty Cellars 562.630.6630 orders@specialtycellars.com Page 9
AVELEDA VINHO VERDE DOC, PORTUGAL QUINTA DE AVELEDA HAS BEEN NURTURED BY THE GUEDES FAMILY SINCE 1870 AND HAS BEEN PASSED DOWN FOR 5 GENERATIONS. Aveleda is a name which spans several generations. Manuel Pedro Guedes (1837-1899), known for his strong enterprising spirit and believed to be the founder of the business as we know it today. His work bore fruit and the quality of the Aveleda wines started to be recognized, as the gold medals won in the international competitions in Berlin (1888) and Paris (1889) attest. Today the Guedes family still owns 100% of the company, always committed to maintaining this family legacy which spans several generations. The 4th generation includes the six children of Roberto Van-Zeller Guedes: Fernando, Luís, António, Maria Isabel, Maria Helena and Roberto – who today manage the company’s future, together with the following generation: 14 cousins who make up the 5th generation. AVELEDA VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2018 Quinta da Aveleda Loureiro-Alvarinho $120/10.00 $90/7.50 6 Vinho Verde 90 Points ’16 Wine Enthusiast CASA DO ARRABALDE VINHO VERDE DOC, PORTUGAL ORGANIC SMALL 5 HECTACRES AT 490 METERS, THESE WINES HAVE GREAT FRESHNESS AND AN UNUSUAL AROMATIC COMPONENT. Located in the sub-region of Baiao, the estate has vines at 490 meters high planted in granite soils. Indigenous varieties such as Avesso, Alvarinho and Arinto are planted and these benefit from a wide temperature amplitude. The estate has been practicing organic farming for some time with low yields each vintage. CASA DO ARRABALDE PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2018 Casa do Arrabalde $160/13.33 $150/12.50 VINHA PAZ DAO, PORTUGAL VINIFICATION HAS TAKEN PLACE AT THE FAMILY WINE CELLAR OF CARREIRA ALTA FOR OVER 5 GENERATIONS. Owner, António Canto Moniz descended from a family of farmers with a strong connection to the Dão region and its wines. The name of the current wine “Vinha Paz“ was inspired respectively by António’s mother (Maria da Paz Othon). Vinha Paz translates to “Vineyard of Peace.” The harvest and vinification had been supervised by Sr. Magalhães Coelho who has been responsible for the rebirth of the Dão and in 2003 was named “Portuguese Winemaker of the Year”. In 2003, Vinha Paz also received a prestigious award from Portugal’s top wine magazines as “The Revelation Winery of the Year” and has since gone on to be recognized as producing some of the Dão regions top premium wines. The vineyards are on the hillsides north of Dão facing south east with an area of 12 hectares, where one can see the Old Vines of over 50 years. The dominant grape varieties are: Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Alfrocheiro Preto and Tinta Roriz. VINHA PAZ PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2019 Vinha Paz White (6-pack) $80/13.33 $72/12.00 2017 Vinha Paz Red (6-pack) W&S 91 Points $80/13.33 $72/12.00 2015 Vinha Paz Red Reserva (6-pack) WE 95 Points for ‘14 $180/30.00 #35 in Top 100 Specialty Cellars 562.630.6630 orders@specialtycellars.com Page 10
LUIS DUARTE ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL LUIS DUARTE HAS REVOLUTIONIZED WINEMAKING IN ALENTEJO. With 25 years of experience, Luís has been responsible for the successful projects of Herdade do Esporão and most recently Herdade dos Grous. One of Portugal’s most recognized vignerons, Luís is the only winemaker to have been awarded Winemaker of the Year 2 times in both 1997 and 2007. He has also consulted for a multitude of other of other highly accoladed wineries throughout the country. In 2007, Luís started his own personal project introducing the Rapariga Da Quinta and Rubrica labels. Introduced to the US market only in 2010, they have become an instant success with both brands landing in the top 100 wines of the year in the Wine Enthusiast magazine. Rubrica means signature in Portuguese. The grapes from these wines come from Luís’ home property of 8 hectares. The wines are a great expression of what Luís Duarte is capable of creating. Wonderfully rich wines blended with indigenous Portuguese and French grape varieties, aged in French oak barrels. LUIS DUARTE PRICING CASE/BOTTLE BTG 2018 Rapariga da Quinta Vinho Branco $132/11.00 $108/9.00 2016 Rapariga Reserva Red (6-pk) WE 93 $120/20.00 $108/18.00 2015 Monte do Carrapatelo Branco (6-pk) WE 90 Best Buy $72/12.00 $ 66/5.50 2019 Rubrica White (6-pk) $99/16.50 $90/15.00 2015 Rubrica Red 1.5L (single wood box) $55.00 2015 Rubrica Red 3.0L (single wood box) WE 95 Cellar Selection $95.00 VEIGA NAUM RIAS BAIXAS, SPAIN BODEGA VEIGA NAUM IS LOCATED IN DENA-MEANO, VALLE DEL SALNES – THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AREA OF RIAS BAIXAS THAT PRODUCES THE BEST AND MOST CHARISMATIC WHITE WINES OF SPAIN. With just over 4 hectacres and another 16 that is farmed, very small production of great quality. VEIGA NAUM VARIETALS AND PRICING CASE/BOTTLE 2018 Veiga Naum Albarino $160/13.33 $144/12.00 Specialty Cellars 562.630.6630 orders@specialtycellars.com Page 11
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