Celebrate More December 2024

750 ML BOTTLES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

WINE

CLARK LA CHASSE DES PRINCES CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2022 This ruby red wine is very complex and elegant. Its aromas include red currants, red cherries, and blackberries, with spicy overtones such as lavender, thyme, and rosemary. The wine has excellent balance in the mouth, and its tannins are elegant and silky. Rather than just showing concentration, the wine shows finesse and elegance. Enjoy it with various proteins— ribeye, Wellington, venison, and fine cheeses. $32.98 $42.99 CHRIS K. RIDGE LYTTON SPRINGS ZINFANDEL 2021 Rated 95 Points by Vinous The nose marks red and black raspberry, white pepper, fennel, sage, dark chocolate, and sarsaparilla. It is full bodied with blackberry and ripe plum notes, juicy acidity, excellent mid-palate weight, and a lengthy finish. Enjoy with beef Bourguignon, stuffed pork loin with zinfandel cranberry glaze, or lamb. $47.98 $63.99 NICK CHATEAU BELGRAVE HAUT-MEDOC BORDEAUX FRANCE 2017 Rated 93 Points by Wine Enthusiast Intense and concentrated in appearance, the fierce bouquet punches ripe, fresh, black fruit aromas, with cassis taking center stage. Initially smooth on the palate, the wine explodes to reveal a full-bodied, fruity texture, which coats the lovely fine grained and silky tannic frame. This elegant, complete, fresh wine lingers longingly in a distinguished, aromatic finish, its oak character already well-integrated. It is a versatile food wine that pairs with fowl, wild game dishes, beef, and a rack of lamb. $42.98 $53.99

DAVID CASA E. DI MIRAFIORE BAROLO PIEDMONT ITALY 2019 This vegan-friendly Barolo is produced from 100% Nebbiolo sourced from the Piedmont wine region. It is succulent and juicy on the palate, with dark cherry, plum, tar, spicy, and meaty flavors that are rich and lingering. The tannins are rich and dense. It is very nice now and showing great promise. Enjoy with venison ragu, prime rib, and roast partridge. $57.98 $72.99 JONTÉ LOUIS LATOUR MARSANNAY ROUGE COTE DE NUITS COTE D’OR BURGUNDY FRANCE 2019 Bright in color with lovely garnet glints, this Marsannay Rouge offers delicious aromas of blueberry, cherry, cassis, and peppery notes. It pairs nicely with roasted duck—"coq au vin"—lamb stew— mature cheeses. $32.98 $41.99 complex flavors, lending elegance and age-worthiness. Enjoy with lamb and other red meats. $39.98 $63.99 HENRIK BURGESS NAPA VALLEY CONTADINA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 Rated 95 Points by Wine Enthusiast This classically styled Napa Cabernet is big but balanced. It offers savory black olive and bay leaf aromas that lead to potent, tasty black currant, mint, and blueberry flavors. Silky, bracing tannins support the

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