THE ENTHUSIAST SPECIAL MIXED 15-PACK 2017 DOMAINE CHRISTELLE BETTON CROZES-HERMITAGE CAPRICE “….from the estate’s oldest syrah vines, planted 30 to 40 years ago in the stony soils of La Roche de Glun. Vinified without added yeasts and aged in used barrels for a year, it’s enticingly floral and spicy, with cool restraint to its plummy fruit-think cold plum at peak ripeness, eaten outside on a warm summer day.” 94 Points 2017 GOUFFIER MERCUREY LA CHARMEE The 2017 vintage of Gouffier’s Mercury La Charmée begins with a vibrant nose with concentrated cherry cola, Spring flowers, light baking spices, herbs de Provence, and dried mushrooms. The palate has surprisingly concentrated, focused fruit, including tart red cherries, raspberries, green herbs, cola spice, and sweet vanilla hints. It has a compelling intensity, along with brightness and freshness that keeps you coming back for more, sip after sip. 94 Points 2015 CHÂTEAU GRAND PUY-DUCASSE PRELUDE PAUILLAC Winery Notes: “Thanks to the meticulous harvesting process and the way the each batch is specially matured , the Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot offer wines that are known for their aromatic complexity, beautiful structure and capacity to age, typical of the best of Pauillac.” 2018 CASTELLO ROMITORIO ROSSO DI MONTALCINO “The 2018 Castello Romitorio Rosso di Montalcino takes time to blossom in the glass, yet it is totally worth the wait. A pretty and understated display of cherry and strawberry mixed with dusty earth, roses and hints of undergrowth opens nicely. Soft, silky textures flood the palate with ripe red and hints of blue fruit, sweet yet perfectly contrasted by saline-minerality, along with hints of fine tannin that slowly mount toward the close. The finish is remarkably long, as notes of dried wild berries, blueberry skins and hints of violet florals linger.” 91 Points 2017 COURT ROLLAN PATER ALTO TOTIHUE CABERNET SAUVIGNON “This small-production Cabernet is muscular on the nose, with dusty, spicy berry aromas. A full yet fresh palate is balanced and healthy, while this tastes of spicy currant and plum. A smooth finish with silky tannins isn’t overly demanding, indicating that this is more or less ready to drink; enjoy through 2025.” 93 Points