Wine Tasting Tonight: 2011 Mascarello Scudetto Barbera D'Alba Barbera $44.99 / $38.24   
About the Wine The 2011 Mascarello Scudetto Barbera D'Alba Barbera is an astounding from one of our favorite Italian producers. The wine is simply MARVELOUS. Amazing flavors and a well-balanced palate give this wine plenty of character. It is powerful and slightly tannic; perfect for pairing with red meat and cheeses. We always love the wine that Mascarello produces, and this one is without a doubt one of their best! About the Winery The Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio estate has a long history in the Piedmonte region of Italy. Fourth generation owner Mauro Mascarello currently runs the winery. The traditionally-styled winery dates back to the mid-1800s when Giuseppe Mascarello made a name for himself by managing the vineyards of other landowners. Today, the estate is considered one of the greatest Barolo producers. 
2010 Chateau Les Hauts-Conseillants Lalande de Pomerol Bordeaux Blend $32.99 / $28.04   
About the Wine Dry, full-bodied and spicy, the 2010 Chateau Les Hauts-Conseillants Lalande de Pomerol Bordeaux Blend delivers exceptional flavor at a great price point. It is a beautiful blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The nose is expressive and features notes of rosemary, anise and pine. Blackcurrant flavors on the palate along with a refreshing acidity make this Bordeaux exceptional. The wine is plump, juicy and undeniably delicious! About the Winery Chateau Les Hauts-Conseillants lies in the tiny region of Lalande de Pomerol. It is owned and managed by the Bourotte family who combine their love of wine and their love of the land to create exquisite wines. The soil of Les Hauts-Conseillants is a clay/gravel bed mixed with sand. This allows for great drainage and is optimal for growing Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
2014 Olivier Leflaive Les Setille Bourgogne Blanc Puligny Montrachet Chardonnay $27.99 / $23.79   
About the Wine This Bourgogne Blanc from Olivier Leflaive is an incredible white wine with tons of personality. Aromas of white flowers, peach and lemon peel dominate the nose. The palate is full-bodied and lively with a fantastic mineral background. The finesse and elegance of this wine is incredible. We are so impressed with this wine and highly recommend it! About the Winery Olivier Leflaive runs Domaine Leflaive with one simple goal in mind: make great wines. After working as the director of the estate with his uncle Vincent and cousin Anne-Claude from 1982 to 1994, Olivier was eager to share his vision of the prestigious appellations. The vines of Domaine Leflaive have been cultivated biodynamically for over 20 years. It is a practice that is still utilized today to produce the top quality grapes.
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