A NOTE ABOUT OUR CASE OF THE MONTH: - Our case of the month is an excellent way to get real value for your wine dollar and drink wines from around the world, carefully selected by J. Emerson staff.  No need to join an internet wine club with their mystery wines and made up labels – Our case is infinitely more interesting and a better value! The discounted price for the JANUARY case-of-the-month is $129.99; (average btl. price: $10.83!!) the regular price would be $197.99, a savings of 34%!

We also offer an ALL RED & an ALL WHITE 8 PACK, because… sometimes, 8 is enough. The ALL RED 8 pack is 2 each of the 4 red wines for $88.99 and the ALL WHITE 8 pack is 2 each of the 4 white wines for: $88.99.

Here is the line-up and as always, there are 2 each of the first four wines (*) and 1 each of the last four wines.
*Chateau La Croix du Grand Jard 2020 Rouge, Bordeaux, France - (70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec) “Charming black fruit of mulberry and cassis, with hints of dark chocolate and cloves on the nose. Bold, concentrated palate with an intense slate core that persists on the finish.”(Decanter World Wine Award)
*Chateau Pilet 2023 Blanc, Bordeaux, France – (80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc) “Sémillon dominates this ripe and creamy wine. Its ripe pear aromas and warm dense white fruits are now delicious and rounded. It is ready to drink.” (WE 10/24)
*Terre de Mistral 2023 Blanc “Anna,” AOP Côtes de Provence, Provence, France - (100% Rolle) This very complex wine has marked aromas of exotic fruits (mango, pineapple) and citrus fruits (lemon, white grapefruit). Ideal as an aperitif but also as an accompaniment to seafood and white fish. (Winery Notes)
*Casa de Santar 2021 Tinto, Dao, Portugal - “Blend of Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Alfrocheiro. Aged in French oak barrels. The food-pairing suggestions on the back label range from baked or steamed fish, pasta, red meats and cheese. So, as I understand it, they’re suggesting to pair this with food – absolutely any food of any description, flavour or texture will, apparently, do. Soaked, saturated, with sweet red-berry and blue-berry fruit. But not jammy or plump. Just a profusion of fruit, through which jute-twine tannins curl and knot and play. Little nibbles of herb-seed bitterness here & there. Honest & frankly delicious.” (TC- Jancis Robinson 12/23)
Quinta do Ameal 2023 Branco, “Bico Amarelo,” Vinho Verde, Portugal - (Loureiro, Alvarinho and Avesso ) Non-effervescent, lighter-bodied iteration from the Vinho Verde region of northern Portugal. Easy to drink and slightly lower ABV at 11.5%,  with aromas of white fruits with floral and herbal notes, all supported by refreshing acidity, a firm, creamy texture & a pleasant finish with citrus, saline & pear notes.
Cerro Chapeu 2023 Tannat Reserva, Uruguay – (100% Tannat ) 35 plus year old vines. Bresaola, pomegranate, plum, ginger snaps and black pepper with graphite underpinings. Finishes with balanced acidity and young, inky tannins. Perfect for grilled prime steak.
Domaine Valensac 2023 Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc, France – (100% Chardonnay) Full bodied with complex aromas of dried fruits and honey. Balanced and round on the palate with floral notes and a fresh finish.
Bodegas Olivares 2021 Monastrell, “Altos de la Hoya,” Jumilla, Spain – (90% Monastrell, 10% Grenache) Stainless steel fermentation followed by six months of ageing in French oak foudres and barriques.  Full-bodied, ripe and round Monastrell with dark, sweet spicy fruit and cola spice impressions. It finishes long with dusty tannins. A great combination with stews and red meat.