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Reserve ListThis morning brings another new headline stirring Zapata release, this time Argentina’s crown jewel has earned (yet again) tremendous critical acclaim – including an outstanding 100 point review. With increased attention to single vineyard high altitude terroir, “place” has come front and center at Catena, and, as a result, the estate’s wines connect majesty and power with increasingly intimate scope and scale. While you can say this isn’t exactly a new recipe for Catena Zapata, one can argue they are getting better and better at it. The wines, with each new release, are showing more and more individual...Get more details -
Daily FlashSo, what makes this wine so special? Antoine Foucault is the son of the late Charly Foucault of the famed Foucault brothers behind Clos Rougeard. Antoine cut his teeth at the legendary Loire estate and you can tell– the wines are unbelievable. Vividly powerful with pure mineral and succulent fruit, Charpentrie astounds with its detail, precision and body. No one in America except for a handful are able to taste Rougeard (RIP). Yet hiding here in plain sight is one of the truly great wines of France. Complex and powerful without lacking nuance and detail, Domaine du Collier’s wines are utterly mesmerizing with their...Get more details -
Burgundy listMuch like Chablis, there is an argument about who’s next. Yes, there are superstars in the appellation. Wines that are nigh impossible to source, and when you do, the tariff is, frankly, intolerable for the average human. Even American upper middle class human. The question then becomes: where can one find the Lafon or Roulot level of quality without paying Roulot or Lafon like prices. In Chablis, I like Pinson for a Raveneau or Duavissat like experience; in Meursault, it is Jobard. Antoine Jobard. Antoine took over from his father Francois in 2007. He had been involved in the day to day operations for...Get more details -
Bordeaux ListChâteau Gloria is one of the hidden gems of Bordeaux. Located right in the heart of St Julien, there is frankly no way that it wouldn’t be a classified growth if not for the fact that it didn’t exist at the time Bordeaux’s classification was made. More on that below, but the end result is that their spectacular 2010, at nearly a decade old and with all sorts of praise and points thrown at it from all directions, is way cheaper than it should be. Even accounting for Gloria’s usual excellence and value, this is punching above its weight. Three tasting notes below from Messrs Parker and Martin below from three different...Get more details -
Daily FlashBe it the freshly cut flowers or sweet cherries and spices, its silky open knit texture or its excellent focus, Monte Bernardi’s one-liter bottle of “Italia Ti Amo” is an open love letter to Italian wine. And no, we don’t mean one particular appellation, but every appellation. The author of this love letter is a winemaker named Michael Schmelzer, an ex-pat from Michigan who has wrangled fruit from all over Italy (Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo, Frappato, Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, and Montepulciano) and crafted a remarkable little table wine worth its weight in gold. First, all the fruit Mr. Schmelzer has...Get more details -
Daily FlashEvery year pickers come from all over Europe volunteer for the Cotat harvest. If you were lucky enough to join either cousin, two things would jump out at you: The first is the profound dizzying steepness of their vineyards (all considered the best in Sancerre and Chavignol). The second is the crazy number of seat cushions and ropes scattered around the vineyards. It is a picking system only the Cotats could have drummed up. One is to slide down outrageously steep plots with a cushion tied to your rear while desperately holding onto a bucket in front of you. Colorful, a bit outrageous, but also rooted...Get more details -
Burgundy listJeanne-Marie de Champs visited us again on Tuesday night. A stalwart of the Burgundy trade, she has been both ambassador and guide to generations of Burgundy buyers, working with elite (Méo-Camuzet, Clos de Tart, et al.) and humble Domaines alike, her view of Burgundy is all-encompassing, catholic and broad in its purview. As such, she has often been the champion of small Domaines that offer tremendous value, or deserve better attention. On Tuesday night she featured two such Domaine that remain...Get more details -
Daily FlashLópez de Heredia has remained a steadfast symbol of classical winemaking and traditional Riojan style since such a thing ever existed. Very little has changed here since the winery’s foundation in the 130 plus years ago. The estate still employs the original oak vats they used from the very beginning. Perhaps even more revealing (and risky) is that Heredia does not do any temperature manipulation during fermentation, something very few in the world ever risk to do. They use old school egg-whites for...Get more details -
Reserve ListNothing crazy going on here, just a whopping 45% discount on a tasty single vineyard Pinot from Oregon’s beloved Raptor Ridge. Usually priced at $45, this little gem is yours for only $25. Revealing gorgeous earthy tones with dark forest fruits, the 2011 Meredith Mitchell hums with everything we crave in aged Pinot: velvety texture, supple tannin and layers upon layers of complex tertiary flavors and tones. While 2011 in Oregon was originally panned by the critics for having a closed off austere youth, with time the wines have blossomed into being one of the most beloved in ages showing off excellent freshness...Get more details -
Daily FlashFrom last year’s offer: Graillot founded his own Domaine only in in 1985, and started making some pretty serious waves around 1990 when Robert Parker compared his Crozes to most producers Hermitage. By now the secret is well and truly out, but the comparison still holds true. Wonderfully the prices are still incredibly good too given the adulation the wines have received, and the only problem is getting hold of them. Today we have them in both 750ml and magnum format. These are wines of remarkable depth and structure- far more serious than one would expect from a typical Crozes. Complex...Get more details
Events
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The Whisky Battles Seminar Series
Culinary Center - 894 Main St, Waltham, 02453
Nov
19
2019
Get more detailsGordon's, and Taylor Whisky Co. are proud to announce an epic 3-part seminar series, The Whisky Battles where your favorite distilleries go head to head!
Pablo says: It brings me double pleasure hosting these seminars with Nick Taylor: on one hand, I admire his knowledge of the distilling process and his never-ending supply of whisky stories; on the other hand, I usually have fun with him. That's why we came up with three blind tastings that will feature single malt battles. Nick and I will discuss why we think one or the other distillery or expression is better, then, a panel of expert tasters (a.k.a. "you") will decide which one wins!
Nick says: It brings me triple pleasure hosting these seminars with Pablo. First, I love blind tastings because the sensory experience of whisky is almost always clouded by the brand name and what expectations we have based on who made the whisky and where it came from. Blind tastings negate that effect. Second, whisky battles are a blast because they give you an opportunity to explore the nuances of what you like in a concentrated and focused way. And third, Pablo is a delightful human being and I plan on crushing him with my whisky intellect! Mooohahaha!
Disclaimer: each distillery is represented by three contenders. Both Pablo and Nick will lineup three battles and share some information about the distilleries and expressions. Tasters won’t know which of the six expressions they are trying, until all battles are finished. Taking notes is highly suggested.
Series I: Glenmorangie vs. anCnoc ($15.00)
Tuesday, November 19th from 7:00-8:30PM
Two distilleries from the Highlands. On one hand, Glenmorangie, famous for one of the tallest stills in Scotland to create a more delicate, balanced whisky with light to moderate viscosity. For many, Glenmorangie 10 Original is the entry level single malt by excellence, and their die-hard fans are always excited about annual limited editions. On the other hand, anCnoc, from Knockdhu distillery, is a lesser-known distillery that focuses on fermentation and the use of old school condensers to produce a bold fruity whisky with stunning citrus notes and an ethereal oily texture on the palate. It’s most common comparison is Glenmorangie!
Featuring:Glenmorangie: Quinta Ruban 14, Allta and 18yo
anCnoc: 12yo, 2002 and 18yo
Series II: Balvenie vs. Balblair ($15.00)
Tuesday, December 10th from 7:00-8:30PM
Two of the most praised distilleries from Scotland's Speyside and Highlands go to battle as each reflect the utmost dedication to their whole range of expressions. On one hand, Balvenie, one of the few still using floor malting and with single barrel editions in a core range. Those who visited the distillery know that everything is about the details with no rush. On the other hand, Balblair is one of the few distilleries that do not require their distillery manager to make quota (produce a certain amount of volume) at the expense of quality. The fermentation is long. The distillation is slow and the aging is extensive. Balblair is the epitome of time equals quality.
Featuring:
Balvenie: DoubleWood 12yo DoubleWood 17yo, Single Barrel 15yo
Balblair: 2005, 1999, 1989
Series III: Bunnahabhain vs. Old Pulteney ($15.00)
Tuesday, December 17th from 7:00-8:30PM
On one corner of this sea monsters battle between Islay and Coastal Highland we have Bunnahabhain, responsible for one of the mildest whiskies of Islay, but still with an imposing influence of sea air and occasional, subtle use of peat. They know how to take advantage of oak for the most spectacular finishes and a rich, earthy, creamy flavor in their not-so-basic core range. On the other hand, Old Pulteney, mythical creature of a fishermen town is known for its unique location, quirky stills and its distinctive warehouses. While most salty, oily whiskies get their maritime character from the peat they burn, Old Pulteney gets it from its location and warehousing, meaning all the ocean character and none of the smoke.
Featuring:
Bunnahabhain: Stiuireadair, 12yo, 18yo
Old Pulteney: Huddart, 12yo, 18yo
This 3-part series is a truly unique opportunity to revisit some old-time favorites side by side and rediscover the magic in them. We hope you join us and enjoy the experience as much as we will. Make sure you buy tickets for all 3 sessions to receive $5.00 off the total ticket price, and, receive 10% off event night purchases of all bottles from the featured distilleries.
Purchase Tickets-Sessions I-III
Sláinte mhath!
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Rising Wine Regions!
Gordon's DTX - 39 Temple Place Boston, MA, 02111
Nov
22
2019
Get more detailsWhile most of us typically consume wine from the usual places such as California, France, Italy etc. Broadbent has selected 4 wines perfectly suited for the upcoming holiday festivities from unexpected regions (Hunter Valley, Australia, Swartland, South Africa & Bekaa Valley, Lebanon) that are on the rise!
Featuring:
Tyrrell Hunter Valley Semillon 2019
Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2018
Badenhorst Secateurs Red Blend 2017
Musar Hochar Rouge 2016FREE!
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Thanksgiving: Wines for the Bird
Culinary Center - 894 Main St, Waltham, 02453
Nov
23
2019
Get more detailsA cornucopia of staff selections for both the more savory and the sweeter dishes gracing the holiday table, with grapes running the gamut from Gewürztraminer to Gamay.
Line-up TBD!
For over 75 years and four generations, Gordon's has been the leading purveyor of fine wines, spirits and now, craft beer, in New England. We pride ourselves on offering outstanding products whose quality vastly out shadows their price. We taste thousands of wines and spirits each year not only to choose the finest products available, but also to offer you, our customers, the very best service possible.