wineLX: Wine Luxury

Exclusive Discounts, Private Parties, Special Offerings and More… Become a Clarice Member Today! Clarice Membership is different than other "wine clubs." Do you get wine? Absolutely, you do. Clarice Members will receive an equally mixed case of the three highly-rated, limited-production 2021 Pinot Noirs this fall at prices exclusive to Members ($15 less than suggested […]

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An on-going newsletter, published at the end of each month, where readers can explore winery happenings, seasonal recipes, industry news, and upcoming tasting room events. We invite you to respond, share your thoughts and let us know what kinds of content & information you’re most interested in. Happy reading! Harvest took a hectic turn this […]

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                           Rudd-Edge Hill-Mixed Blacks-Field Blend-Zinfandel-Petit Sirah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Carlgnane-Alicanye Bouschet-Edge Hill Vineyard-Napa Valley-2016-15.5% Alcohol-$54.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blueberry, cassis,  chocolate and tar, good spice on finish.   Needs a short decant, Rudd’s second label wine.              RP-93-95          CR-91          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus. […]

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The Heart of Harvest A five-part, live docuseries highlighting the people who make Harvest happen The grapes have been picked, the wine is fermenting, and it’s time to celebrate the conclusion of the 2022 Harvest Season! Episode 5: The Celebration Join the people of Rioja as they celebrate their hard work during the harvest, which […]

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Hello, We’ve been busy retasting the wines in our cellar and came across a few HIDDEN GEMS you may have missed. These Lots truly showcase what we do best, finding exceptional wine and offering them at an extraordinary value. They are drinking beautifully right now, and each has something truly unique to offer. Cheers! CHWine […]

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                       Carlisle Winery-Zinfandel-Pagani Ranch-Sonoma County-Sonoma Valley-California-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$39.50-A nose of bold sweet black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied  Zin, with black cherry, cranbury, peppery flavors on finish.       WS-93          WE-92          CR-91           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus. Kimsey Vineyard-Syrah-Viognier-Ballard Canyon-California-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$35.94-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in […]

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Carl Roy Wine Co.-East Side Cuvee-Cabernet Franc-Petite Verdot-Stags Leap District-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.9% Alcohol-$30.00-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red blend, with Blackberry, black cherry, some licorice and spice on finish, a bit hot.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.   A. Faustini Wines-Chardonnay-Money Road […]

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                          Robert Biale Vineyards-Sangiovese-Nonna’s Vineyard-Oak Knoll District-Napa Valley-California-2019-14.4% Alcohol-$46.80-A nose of black cherry and spice, ruby in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, raspberry, Asian spice on finish, easy drinker.          NR          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                              Joseph Carr-Josh Cellars-Josh-Merlot-California-2019-13.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of some dark fruits and […]

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Barrelhead Wine Company-Cabernet Sauvignon-Heinemann Mountain Vineyard-Spring Mountain District-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.8% Alcohol-$52.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, deep garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry,  black cherry, florals and spice on finish, good not great.          NR          CR-90          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          Once Cork Bonus.                         Az Agr Tabarrini Giampaolo-Colle Grimaldesco-Montefalco Sagrantino-Italy-2015-15.5% […]

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                       Hawk and Horse Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Red Hills-Lake County-California-2015-14.3% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, dark chocolate and spice on finish.         WE-90          CR-89          Good with steak, chicken, pasta                    Markovic Estates-Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Pays D-OC-France-2018-13.0% Alcohol-$9.99-Terrible wine, not even good for cooking, […]

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