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Staff Log

Field notes from the buying team

JUL 14

Tasted through the new Caymus Zin. Dark cherry, baking spice, plusher than the sheet suggests. Buy it before the score drops the allocation — WS has it at 91 and climbing.

Marcus K., Spirits Buyer

JUL 09

Espolòn Extra Añejo finally landed and it drinks like a $120 bottle at $89.99. Cocoa, vanilla, toasted oak. We took every case the distributor would part with. Logged to the index at 40 bottles.

Dana R., Wine Director

JUL 02

Ran Schramsberg Brut Rosé blind against two grower Champagnes at twice the price. It didn't lose. Filed under sparkling, cross-referenced under 'tell your Champagne friends'.

Avery L., Cellar Manager

Sommelier Services

Cellar planning, dinner pairings, and by-the-glass programs for private clients and restaurants.

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Cellar Valuations

Written appraisals for insurance, estates, and resale. Every bottle logged, photographed, indexed.

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Buying Trips

Two trips a year — Bordeaux in spring, Kentucky in fall. Direct allocations land in Pre-Arrivals.

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Private Clients

First call on rare allocations, auction proxies, and off-list bottles. By application.

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12,000+

bottles indexed

176

rated 90+ points

46

producers direct

Est. 2003

Dallas, Texas

From the register — 4.8 ★ · 1,240 reviews

Best bourbon wall in Dallas. They held an allocation for me just because I asked nicely.
★★★★★Daniel R.
Staff actually tastes what they sell. Told them my budget, walked out with a $16 bottle better than my usual $30.
★★★★★Sofia M.
Curbside pickup was ready in 15 minutes. Cold beer, correct order, zero hassle.
★★★★★James K.
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