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MONTGOMERY COUNTY SALE ITEMS

FEATURED ITEMS OCTOBER — DECEMBER

Leading estate of Gigondas, producing the appellation’s benchmark wines.

Jesus Maria, Jalisco, NOM 1579 Distilled by Master Tequilero Felipe Camarena at his innovative El Pandillo Distillery roughly 7000’ elevation, in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. 100% estate grown Blue Weber agaves, grown for 6-8 years in mineral rich, red clay soil fields. Roasted for 22 hours in masonry ovens, split by an axe, then slowly crushed by a mechanical tahona roller, custom built by Felipe from recycled parts. Slowly fermented over 5 days to develop flavor complexity, then distilled twice in copper pot stills. G4 Blanco

Traditionally produced, unadulterated, BIG and BOLD Valley profile Tequila. Members of the Additive Free Alliance.

A new organic Pinot Grigio brand crafted by Passione Natura lead winemaker, Giulia La Scorciosa.

Authentic and approachable with a gentle aroma derived from agave and spring water from our own farm, collected rainwater, and our Grandfather’s yeast. Tasting Notes: Cooked agave, black pepper, earthy, with notes of citrus and flowers and all 100% deliciousness. Nice minerality and forward aroma. Silky texture with slight heat. Complex, but pleasant sipping. Accolades: Our exceptional tequilas have won many awards all over the world, including Best in Show and Best in Category at the IWSC Spirits of Mexico and WSWA’s Best in Show and Double Gold.

The purest expression of Blue Weber agave from fourth-generation tequila producers.

A style of rum that would have made your daiquiri in the 1930s.

OCTOBER Heritage

PRICE/CASE SALE PRICE

Chateau De Fontenille Entre Deux Mers 310545 $167 Di Majo Norante Cabernet Sauvignon 334376 $133

$143

$109

Saint Cosme Cotes Du Rhone 43373 Flora Lisa Pinot Grigio IGP 170863 Pioneer Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 371980 Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec 347265

$184

$160

A MUSE The muse is a recurring image and theme within Italian art and culture dating back to the Renaissance and into the modern day. This persona is the inspiration for Italy’s newest Pinot Grigio brand, Flora Lisa. Flora Lisa, Winebow’s newest super-premium, organic Italian Pinot Grigio is a rich, aromatic white wine with classic, clean and refreshing Pinot Grigio cues. With a traceable origin and dedicated winemaker, Flora Lisa is produced in conjunction with Passione Natura, owned by Leonardo Pizzolo. Passione Natura specializes in high-quality, organic, and environmentally responsible wine production in Abruzzo, Italy. Flora Lisa Pinot Grigio 2023 Terre di Chieti is located in Abruzzo in Central Italy along the Adriatic Coast in the foothills of the Apennines Mountain range. The appellation is characterized by hilly areas enclosed within the mountains and coast. The warmer climate provides a unique flavor profile to the Pinot Grigio compared to Northern interpretations such as richer fruit, adding note of tangerine to the traditional green apple, peach and citrus, rounder texture and more exuberant aromatics. The philosophy for Flora Lisa in centered on driving environmentally conscious winemaking through new technologies, from vineyard to bottling. Not only are the wines produced from organic grapes, the packaging was designed to be sustainable using recycled materials. Tasting Notes: An aromatic white wine with lovely complexity on the palate led by notes of pear and jasmine.

$166

$142

$193

$169

$227

$203

Spirits G4 Blanco 365666

$287

$269

Elvelo Blanco 170728

$217

$193

Elvelo Reposado 170727

$247

$223

Probitas Rum 89795

$175

$157

NOVEMBER Heritage

PRICE/CASE SALE PRICE

Saint Cosme Cotes Du Rhone 43373 Flora Lisa Pinot Grigio IGP 170863

$184

$160

$166

$142

Leclerc Briant Champagne Brut Reserve 354962 $269 Leclerc Briant Champagne Brut Rose 42828 $306 Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 166308 Zardetto Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene Brut Long Charmat 169921 $167 $123

$257

$294

$143

$111

Laurent Perrier Brut Rose 297129

$507

$495

Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle (26) 32208 Pioneer One Stone Cabernet Sauvignon 355990

$728

$716

$183

$159

Ancient Peaks Chardonnay 345494

$164

$140

Spirits G4 Blanco 365666

$287

$269

Elvelo Blanco 170728

$217

$193

Elvelo Reposado 170727

$247

$223

Probitas Rum 89795

$175

$157

DECEMBER Heritage

PRICE/CASE SALE PRICE

Saint Cosme Cotes Du Rhone 43373 Faustino Crianza Rioja DOC 170879 Flora Lisa Pinot Grigio IGP 170863

$184

$160

$166

$142

$166

$142

Leclerc Briant Champagne Brut Reserve 354962 $269 Leclerc Briant Champagne Brut Rose 42828 $306

Wine has been produced on the site of Saint Cosme since Roman times, evident by the ancient Gallo-Roman vats carved into the limestone below the château. The property has been in the hands of Louis Barruol’s family since 1490. Henri and Claude Barruol took over in 1957 and gradually moved Saint Cosme away from the bulk wine business. Henri was one of the first in the region to work organically beginning in the 1970s. Louis Barruol took over from his father in 1992, making a dramatic shift to quality, adding a négociant arm to the business in 1997, and converting to biodynamics in 2010. Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône Saint Cosme Côtes-du-Rhône is produced from 100% Syrah and is from the stony Villafranchian terraces of the Gard. The vineyards are known for their limestone sand, red clay, and pebbles, which give a freshness and intensity to the Syrah grapes. The wine is partially destemmed, fermented with natural yeasts, and vinified in concrete vats. Tasting Notes: Syrah requires a warm climate to fully ripen but enough moderating effect to produce intense, aromatic wines that are not overwhelmed by sweetness and alcohol. This shows the varietal’s typical spicy notes of sandalwood, violets, and black pepper.

$257

$294

Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 166308

$167

$143

Zardetto Spritz RTS 170895

$112

$96

Zardetto Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene Brut Long Charmat 169921

$123

$111

Laurent Perrier Brut Rose 297129

$507

$495

Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle (26) 32208

$728

$716

Pioneer Villa Maria Earth Garden Sauvignon Blanc 362612 $192 Yalumba Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay 125369 $133 Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon 420751 $113

$168

$109

$89

Catena Cabernet Franc San Carlos 336778

$210

$186

Spirits G4 Blanco 365666

$287

$269

Elvelo Blanco 170728

$217

$193

Elvelo Reposado 170727

$247

$223

Probitas Rum 89795

$152

$122

Ten To One White Rum 361412 Ten To One Dark Rum 361482

$175

$157

$220

$190

WELCOME TO THE ZETAVERSE

BLENDED RUM Unlike the white rums of today, which are often made from neutral or near neutral spirit, the white rums of the past had appreciable flavor. For the first time in history, Probitas is a joint venture between Caribbean distilleries to produce a blended rum. Coming from two of the most iconic distilleries in two of the most respected islands in the Caribbean for Rum making – Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados, and Hampden Estate in Jamaica – blended by Master Distiller & Blender Richard Seale. Probitas Rum No sugar, flavor, color, nor neutral/

100% Puro de Agave, sourced from volcanic-rich soils in Jalisco, Mexico. Conceived in collaboration with second-generation Master Distiller Carlos Hernandez Ramos of La Cofradia and thought-leading craft cocktail bartenders, with the goal of producing a tequila that makes the very best cocktails. Elvelo Blanco Tequila

No additives, no shortcuts, no industrial practices, just big bold agave character. Tasting Note: Fresh and bright with notes of lemongrass, soft minerality, and cooked agave. Hints of cinnamon, orange peel, and cocoa. Accolades: The Best Tequila Under $40: “Big and Bold Agave flavor and perfect to make cocktails.” – Liquor.com “High Proof & High Value for Cocktails” – Long Island Lou Tequila Elvelo Reposado Tequila 89 PF. ElVelo Reposado has been rested in Ex-Jack Daniel’s Barrels– achieving the right balance of Agave and Oak. Tasting Note: Layers of baking spices, evolving into subtle sweetness of papaya, canela, & toasted marshmallow with a hint of hazelnut. Accolades: VinePair Top 12 Most Underrated Tequilas”/ “10 Best Tequilas for Margaritas” One of “The Best Blanco Tequilas” – The New York Times, Wirecutter

multi column spirit added. Bottled at a higher proof, 47% Alc/Vol, to showcase bold character, especially in cocktail. Probitas brings a new gold standard to white rum used for cocktails. Tasting Notes: Ripe banana, pineapple and toasted coconut balanced with fresh custard and hints of vanilla. Hints of citrus and baking spices. Full, complex, well textured throughout with a clean finish and subtle

sweet notes. Accolades: 94 pts VinePair/08.10.23

“This white blended rum marries the spirits of two highly-regarded distilleries in the Caribbean: Foursquare in Barbados and Hampden Estate in Jamaica. Fruity and sweet, with just the right amount of Jamaican funk, this rum is perfectly balanced and a standout in any collection.”

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