August 2024

Featured Wines of the Month

Exciting new Provence wines from

Domaine Fredavelle available to order now!

The Pet Net category is taking off as Wine Enthusiast says: "If you’re looking for wines that buck the trend and color outside the lines, look no further than pétillant naturel. These wines are often textural and a little savory, which set them apart from traditional-method offerings."

Domaine Fredavelle

Pet Nat 2023

Made with 100% Grenache grapes, certified organically grown, the Pet Nat 2023 is the first natural sparkling wine to be produced by the Domaine Fredavelle winery. You’ll be blown away by this explosive and utterly spectacular nose of juicy raspberry. On the palate, there is fresh minerality with well controlled acidity. The fine bubbles bring lightness and a lingering fruity and mouthwatering character.

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Domaine Fredavelle Rouge 2022

Made with 40% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Grenache grapes grown on clay-limestone, sandy-loam and stony soils perfect for retaining moisture and freshness. This elegant red starts with a fine bouquet of aromas of ripe berries and spice notes. Lightly structured and well-balanced, the substance is ripe and the tannins are soft with jammy red fruit flavors and a garrigue-scented finish. Enjoy all year round…..it is delicious served slightly chilled during the summer on the patio or at the pool!

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Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof

Bockstein Kabinett 2022


95 points - James Suckling


“Stunning nose of wild herbs and flint. Then comes the wonderfully delicate and filigree palate which has a spot-on balance of wet stone character, elegant acidity and the merest hint of unfermented grape

sweetness. So beautiful right now, but will age

magnificently.”


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More scores for this wine:

90 points - Wine Enthusiast

Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2018


90 points - Wine Spectator


“Smoky cherry, raspberry, earth and iron flavors course through this dense yet lively red, with powdery, cocoalike tannins on the finish. Balanced and ready to enjoy.”


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More scores for this wine:

90 points - Wine Advocate

91 points - James Suckling

Peter Zemmer

Pinot Grigio Riserva Giatl 2021


93 points - James Suckling


“Sliced apples, peaches, grapefruit, cloves and blanched almond on the nose. Creamy and fresh, medium- to full-bodied, with a subtle spiciness and a delicious finish.”


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Fattoria di Basciano I Pini 2021


90 points - Wine Enthusiast


“The nose is warm and sweet, like mocha, then dried cranberries and savory aromas of earth and leather provide balance. On the

palate, the tartness of blackberries and ripening cherries crackles above floral

yet sanguine notes of rose water and soil, while acid bolsters a minty element

through the finish.”


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Château Pilet Bordeaux Blanc 2023


90 points - Wine Enthusiast

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“Sémillon dominates this ripe and creamy wine. Its ripe pear aromas and warm dense white fruits are now delicious and rounded.”


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Peter Zemmer

Pinot Grigio 2023


91 points - Decanter


“Elegant and restrained aromas of delicate flower; palate of lemon peel, lime, acacia

and grassy, flinty notes.”


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More scores for this wine:

91 points - James Suckling

Peter Zemmer

Pinot Noir 2023


89 points - Wine Spectator


“This light-bodied red is fragrant, well-spiced and bright, with tangy acidity. Wild cherry, strawberry, orange peel, lavender, thyme and mineral flavors ride the plush texture through to the lightly chewy finish.”


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Peter Zemmer

Chardonnay 2023


92 points - Decanter


“Pretty nose of green fruit and Mirabelle plum, while the crisp palate is laced with juicy, ripe fruit.”


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Peter Zemmer Chardonnay Buccholz 2023


92 points - James Suckling


“This has praline, apricot, lemon curd and mango crumble on the nose. Some vanilla, too. It’s medium-bodied, creamy and pretty

with sweet stone fruit.”


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For more information or to place an order please contact HB Wine Merchants

Mike Riego

Phone: 302-384-5991 or email: mriego2@gmail.com

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