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Winemaker Notes The 2022 Pinot Noir Bodega Headlands Vineyard Cuvee Elizabeth is medium ruby-purple in color. Wow - gorgeous scents of raspberry coulis, wild strawberries, and rose oil spring from the glass, followed by nuances of iris, crushed rocks, underbrush, and pomegranate. The light to medium-bodied palate is so finely knit and elegant with a racy line and fine-grained tannins beautifully defining the red berry and floral layers, finishing long and perfumed.    About Winery Founded in 2011 by legendary winemaker Steve Kistler, Occidental represents the culmination of his decades-long quest to craft world-class Pinot Noir. Located in the extreme, cool-climate maritime fog of the West Sonoma Coast, the family-led winery focuses exclusively on crystalline, site-specific Pinot Noir.

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Winemaker Notes The 2018 Joh. Jos. Prüm Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese is a refined Mosel Riesling that beautifully balances ripeness with elegance. Aromatically, it evokes green citrus, navel orange, and tangerine, alongside floral and herbal notes reminiscent of summer hedgerows. On the palate, it shows more depth of fruit than the Kabinett level, yet the sweetness is subtle and seamlessly integrated thanks to vibrant acidity and slate-driven minerality. Medium-bodied, polished, and impeccably balanced, it finishes long and graceful, making it both approachable now and highly age-worthy. About Winery Joh. Jos. Prüm is one of Germany’s most iconic Mosel wineries, founded in 1911 by Johann Josef Prüm after the division of the larger S.A. Prüm estate. The Prüm family, however, had already been established in Wehlen for centuries, with records of their winemaking presence dating back over 400 years. Johann Josef’s son, Sebastian, was instrumental in shaping the estate’s reputation during the 1930s and 1940s, developing the distinct style of elegant, mineral-driven Rieslings that became their hallmark. After Sebastian’s death in 1969, his son Dr. Manfred Prüm took over, further elevating the estate’s global prestige. Today, the winery is managed by Manfred alongside his daughter Katharina Prüm, continuing the family tradition of producing world-class Rieslings from legendary Mosel vineyards such as Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, and Bernkasteler Badstube.

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Winemaker Notes The 2018 Joh. Jos. Prüm Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese is a classic Mosel Riesling with remarkable depth and elegance. On the nose, it shows clear, complex aromas of lemon zest, ripe orchard fruits, and subtle floral notes. The palate is rich and lush yet refined, with mouth-filling fruit, slate-driven minerality, and a saline edge that adds tension. Despite its sweetness, vibrant acidity keeps it fresh and balanced, while the texture is silky and savory. The finish is long, grippy, and precise, making this Spätlese both approachable in youth and highly age-worthy. About Winery Joh. Jos. Prüm is one of Germany’s most iconic Mosel wineries, founded in 1911 by Johann Josef Prüm after the division of the larger S.A. Prüm estate. The Prüm family, however, had already been established in Wehlen for centuries, with records of their winemaking presence dating back over 400 years. Johann Josef’s son, Sebastian, was instrumental in shaping the estate’s reputation during the 1930s and 1940s, developing the distinct style of elegant, mineral-driven Rieslings that became their hallmark. After Sebastian’s death in 1969, his son Dr. Manfred Prüm took over, further elevating the estate’s global prestige. Today, the winery is managed by Manfred alongside his daughter Katharina Prüm, continuing the family tradition of producing world-class Rieslings from legendary Mosel vineyards such as Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, and Bernkasteler Badstube.

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Vintage: 50th Anniversary by Schloss Gobelsburg Region: Kamptal Country: Austria Schloss Gobelsburg is a highly regarded wine estate and historic property in the Kamptal region of Austria. It is one of the oldest wine estates of the country, particularly known for its wines from the Grüner Veltiner and Riesling grape varieties.  Wine production at the site dates back to 1171. The monks of the Zwettl monastery managed the vineyards until 1995, when the business was taken over by Michael Moosbrugger, with the guidance of Willi Bründlmayer. The Gobelsburg castle itself was first documented in 1178 as a fortified property with adjoining church. It evolved into a more residential-focused property in the 16th Century and was completely rebuilt in 1725. Schloss Gobelsburg has 35 hectares (87 acres) of vineyards in various sites near the castle. These include the famous Erste Lage sites Heiligenstein and Gaisberg for Riesling, and Lamm, Steinsetz, Grub and Renner for Grüner Veltliner. These vineyards make the estate's range-topping, single-vineyard wines. Grüner Veltliner represents half of Gobelsburg's total plantings, with Riesling accounting for one quarter. Zweigelt, Sankt-Laurent, Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) and Merlot are also planted in the vineyards. In the cellar, large maturation barrels are placed on wheels so wine can be moved around without needing to be pumped. In the pursuit of regional authenticity, oak for the barrels is sourced from Manhartsberg, north of Langenlois, rather than the normal French or American sources. Mutli-vintage white blend from every vintage from 1970 to 2017 from the following varieties: Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Gruner Sylvaner, Muskat Sylvaner, Riesling Sylvaner, Welschriesling, Muskat Ottonel,Traminer and Muskateller.  

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Domaine Castagnier in Morey-Saint-Denis traces its lineage back to Jules Séguin in the 19th century, with the estate passing through successive generations by marriage and sons-in-law before Guy Castagnier entered in 1975. Born in Algeria, Guy married into the Vadey family—who had managed the domaine after Albert Rameau and Gilbert Vadey—and began working the vineyards, continuing the family’s Burgundian tradition. For decades, the grapes were sold to négociants, but in 2004 Guy’s son Jérôme returned from a career as a trumpeter in the Republican Guard to take over, marking the fifth generation of stewardship. Since then, the wines have been bottled under the name Domaine Castagnier, with Jérôme emphasizing biodynamic practices and terroir-driven expressions from prestigious Côte de Nuits appellations such as Clos de Vougeot, Chambertin, and Morey-Saint-Denis.

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Winemaker Notes The 2022 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett from the Mosel is a beautifully balanced, classic Kabinett. It opens with aromas of light peach, apricot, and white tree fruit, alongside subtle wild berry and herbal notes. On the palate, it is light-bodied yet concentrated, showing expressive acidity, pronounced slate-driven minerality, and a touch of salinity that adds tension. The finish is long, clean, and racy, with remarkable precision and freshness. Critics praised its finesse, with James Suckling awarding 95 points, highlighting its wide aromatic spectrum and impressive focus, while Robert Parker and Decanter also rated it highly (93–94 points). This vintage is approachable now but will gain further elegance with bottle age. About Winery Joh. Jos. Prüm is one of Germany’s most iconic Mosel wineries, founded in 1911 by Johann Josef Prüm after the division of the larger S.A. Prüm estate. The Prüm family, however, had already been established in Wehlen for centuries, with records of their winemaking presence dating back over 400 years. Johann Josef’s son, Sebastian, was instrumental in shaping the estate’s reputation during the 1930s and 1940s, developing the distinct style of elegant, mineral-driven Rieslings that became their hallmark. After Sebastian’s death in 1969, his son Dr. Manfred Prüm took over, further elevating the estate’s global prestige. Today, the winery is managed by Manfred alongside his daughter Katharina Prüm, continuing the family tradition of producing world-class Rieslings from legendary Mosel vineyards such as Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, and Bernkasteler Badstube.

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Winemaker Notes The 2018 Joh. Jos. Prüm Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese is a classic Mosel Riesling that balances richness with finesse. It shows ripe orchard and stone fruit notes—think peach, apricot, and pear—layered with tropical hints and delicate florals. The palate is opulent yet precise, with honeyed sweetness and a glossy texture, lifted by vibrant acidity that keeps it from feeling heavy. Mineral undertones from the slate soils add depth, while the finish is long, elegant, and mouthwatering, with lingering citrus and herbal nuances. This Auslese is both indulgent and refined, built for long-term aging but already captivating in its youthful charm. About Winery Joh. Jos. Prüm is one of Germany’s most iconic Mosel wineries, founded in 1911 by Johann Josef Prüm after the division of the larger S.A. Prüm estate. The Prüm family, however, had already been established in Wehlen for centuries, with records of their winemaking presence dating back over 400 years. Johann Josef’s son, Sebastian, was instrumental in shaping the estate’s reputation during the 1930s and 1940s, developing the distinct style of elegant, mineral-driven Rieslings that became their hallmark. After Sebastian’s death in 1969, his son Dr. Manfred Prüm took over, further elevating the estate’s global prestige. Today, the winery is managed by Manfred alongside his daughter Katharina Prüm, continuing the family tradition of producing world-class Rieslings from legendary Mosel vineyards such as Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, and Bernkasteler Badstube.

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