Wine Club
A gift for yourself, A Special Someone, Or Both…
Each month, these selections are sure to bring a smile to both the aficionado and novice.
Why? Because nobody is more qualified than the Wise Buyers at Hi-Time Wine Cellars who have been scouring the globe to seek out wine treasures for more than 50 years.
No long-term commitment: Simply choose the program and let us know when you want to stop and we'll take care of the rest. We'll send an announcement to the gift recipient along with background information and tantalizing tasting notes on each wine.
Gold Selection Plan 1 - 29.95
2 Bottles of Red Wine (tax & shipping not included)
Cotes du Rhone 2025 Clavel
Grape Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre (GSM)
Origin: Southern Rhone Valley, France
A classic Southern Rhône red offering tremendous character for the price. Built around Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, the wine delivers ripe red and dark berry fruit along with subtle spice and a supple, juicy texture with a lingering finish.
The Wine Enthusiast gave this wine a score of 91 Points noting its blackberry, plum and cherry flavors with a dusting of cocoa.
The fruit comes from vineyards in the Southern Rhône, where the warm Mediterranean climate and stony, limestone-influenced soils help produce wines with both generosity and freshness. The vineyards are farmed with an emphasis on sustainable, environmentally conscious practices, and traditional Rhône winemaking which allows the fruit to take center stage. The emphasis is on preserving the wine's vibrant fruit, freshness and easy-drinking character.
What ultimately won us over was not only the quality of this wine, but its extraordinary value. At just $10.95 per bottle, the Clavel Côtes du Rhône delivers the kind of Rhône character and complexity we would normally expect to pay considerably more for.
WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 POINTS - "Bruised blackberry and spiced black plum aromas drive the nose along with dried red cherry flakes and purple blossom. The palate is firm in texture with pillowy tannins that are relaxed and ready to be enjoyed now. A light dusting of cocoa powder on the finish delivers additional intrigue."
Marques Del Silvo 2018 Rioja Gran Reserva
Grape Varietal: 95% Tempranillo 5% Garnacha
Origin: Rioja, Spain
The origins of Bodega Marqués del Silvo are deeply linked to the development of the Rioja region as from the start they have consistently been one of the pillars of this Denomination of Origin, one of the "crown jewel" regions in the wine world. Their wines reflect their origin and drink way above their price point. This beautiful blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha is perfect this month as we begin to think (maybe, at some point) about the weather cooling and what foods we'll enjoy when that momentous day occurs. Spanish wines in general and this Gran Reserva in particular will make for a seamless transition between summery foods off the grill to heartier meals when the Mercury drops.
The nose is filled with bright, ripe fruits and berries with excellent support from notes of pepper spice, cedar and a touch of underbrush and midnight garden. The ripe fruit stays the star upon tasting, and what a beauty this wine is! Hints of plum, mulberry and boysenberry leads to layers of brown and black spices, earth and plenty of body (tannins and acidity) to cut through the richer meals this would perfectly pair with. Enjoy with full flavor foods and full confidence—this one's a beauty!
WINE ENTHUSIAST 92 POINTS - "An intriguing bouquet and satisfying flavors join a refined and juicy palate in this Rioja Gran Reserva. Garnacha and Tempranillo form lush counterparts bringing bright fruits and lifted aromatics together with depth of flavor and silken tannins. A zest of citrus and drop of vanilla cream emerge in the midpalate, stretching into a long finish. Classic. Enjoy with aged cheeses, roast mushrooms, lamb, and winter stews." — E.C.B.
JAMES SUCKLING 91 POINTS - "A restrained nose with plums, citrus and fine spices. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate with soft-grained tannins and bright acidity. Traditional and contained. Drink now."
Gold Selection Plan 2 - 29.95
1 Bottle of Red Wine and 1 bottle of White Wine (tax & shipping not included)
Cotes du Rhone 2025 Clavel
Grape Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre (GSM)
Origin: Southern Rhone Valley, France
A classic Southern Rhône red offering tremendous character for the price. Built around Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, the wine delivers ripe red and dark berry fruit along with subtle spice and a supple, juicy texture with a lingering finish.
The Wine Enthusiast gave this wine a score of 91 Points noting its blackberry, plum and cherry flavors with a dusting of cocoa.
The fruit comes from vineyards in the Southern Rhône, where the warm Mediterranean climate and stony, limestone-influenced soils help produce wines with both generosity and freshness. The vineyards are farmed with an emphasis on sustainable, environmentally conscious practices, and traditional Rhône winemaking which allows the fruit to take center stage. The emphasis is on preserving the wine's vibrant fruit, freshness and easy-drinking character.
What ultimately won us over was not only the quality of this wine, but its extraordinary value. At just $10.95 per bottle, the Clavel Côtes du Rhône delivers the kind of Rhône character and complexity we would normally expect to pay considerably more for.
WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 POINTS - "Bruised blackberry and spiced black plum aromas drive the nose along with dried red cherry flakes and purple blossom. The palate is firm in texture with pillowy tannins that are relaxed and ready to be enjoyed now. A light dusting of cocoa powder on the finish delivers additional intrigue."
Domaine Trimbach 2021 Riesling
Grape Varietal: 100% Riesling
Origin: Alsace, France
"One of the greatest grape varieties in the world! Riesling is the most emblematic of Alsace grape varieties.
Its delicate bouquet, the beautiful balance between its dry character, its distinguished fruitiness and its natural liveliness contribute to its exceptional richness.
As required by the style of the house, it is vinified in a dry, straight, precise style.
Pairings: throughout the meal, with the specialties of Alsatian gastronomy, but also noble fish and raw fish, shellfish and seafood, white meats, white wine sauces, spices, refined oriental dishes ..."
As some of you know, I was born in Alsace, in France and I am deeply attached to my region. Riesling has always been my favorite wine from Alsace and Trimbach is one of the best ambassadors of Alsatian dry Rieslings (Most modern Rieslings produced in Alsace are bone dry, even though you can find sweet examples).
Platinum Selection 1 - 49.95
Mastroberardino 2022 Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio DOC
Grape Varietal: 100% Piedirosso
Origin: Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio, DOC Rosso
Lacryma Christi, ("tear of Christ"), is the name of a long-produced wine produced from vines in the volcanic soils near Mount Vesuvius in Campania, Italy. Intense ruby-red in color, aromas of cherries and red fruit underscore notes of plums, raspberries, and black pepper. Refined tannins and good acidity make this wine rich without being overpowering.
"With a prestigious name and legendary origins, made from the Piedirosso grape, grown in the ash-rich Vesuvian area. The terroir's sanguine nature, captured in the bottle, expresses itself over time even after appropriate aging.
The Vesuvian area is characterized by loose, volcanic soils, rich in minerals and well-drained. The exposure is mainly southeast, with an altitude of 170 meters above sea level. The planting density is approximately 2,500 vines/ha, and the training systems are radial and espalier with Guyot pruning.
Aromas of morello cherry and plum stand out, along with spicy notes of pepper and cloves, mineral sensations and a distinctive smoky touch.
Delicate, very drinkable and fresh, it offers fruity and spicy notes on the palate."
Marques de Murrieta 2022 Reserva
Grape Varietal: 85% Tempranillo, 7% Mazuelo, 6% Graciano and 2% Garnacha
Origin: Rioja, Spain
Marqués de Murrieta was founded in 1852 by Luciano de Murrieta, a pioneer who helped define what Rioja is today. After learning winemaking techniques in Bordeaux, Luciano made the first ever Rioja wine in 1852! His winemaking proved that Rioja wines were capable of long aging! More than 170 years later, the estate remains one of Rioja's great reference points!
The wine comes from Finca Ygay, the winery's 300-hectare estate in the southern part of Rioja Alta. Its vineyards surround the winery and rise from 1040 to 1590 feet above sea level on predominantly calcareous-clay soils. This single-estate model gives the team exceptional control over every stage of production, from the vineyard through maturation.
The 2022 is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 7% Mazuelo, 6% Graciano, and 2% Garnacha, all harvested by hand. After fermentation, the wine was matured for 25 months in 225-liter American oak barrels, giving it the savory spice and elegant structure associated with classic Rioja without overwhelming the fruit.
The warmer 2022 vintage brings additional intensity and structure while maintaining the balance for which Murrieta is known. Aromas of ripe red and black fruit, licorice, cedar and sandalwood lead into a rounded, flavorful palate with lively acidity and firm, finely integrated tannins. Subtle notes of chocolate, spice and polished oak unfold toward a long, persistent finish.
The 2022 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva already drinking beautifully, but its structure and balance promise an exciting future. Buy a bottle to enjoy now and a few more to watch evolve in the cellar.
DECANTER 95 POINTS- "The 2022 vintage of Murrieta’s Reserva continues on its path to elegance... American oak adds polish, effortlessly enveloping rose petal, damson and red cherries, and lending just the faintest hint of chocolate. It's fine, precise and, despite many years of development to come, it's immediately approachable. A wine evolving with the times and, quite rightly, one of the flagships of the region."
WINE ADVOCATE 94+ POINTS- "The flagship white-label Reserva-style red 2022 Marqués de Murrieta wants to showcase the personality of the estate through blending places and grapes. It was a gourmand year, with rounder and glossier wines and with more volume, hedonistic and full. The wine is surprisingly balanced and elegant and doesn't show any excesses; the higher percentages of Mazuelo and Graciano provided the extra freshness needed but also had to age for longer in wood, but the oak is perfectly integrated, and the wine is clean and focused."
Platinum Selection 2 - 49.95
1 Bottle of Red Wine and 1 Bottle of White Wine (tax & shipping not included)
Mastroberardino 2022 Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio DOC
Grape Varietal: 100% Piedirosso
Origin: Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio, DOC Rosso
Lacryma Christi, ("tear of Christ"), is the name of a long-produced wine produced from vines in the volcanic soils near Mount Vesuvius in Campania, Italy. Intense ruby-red in color, aromas of cherries and red fruit underscore notes of plums, raspberries, and black pepper. Refined tannins and good acidity make this wine rich without being overpowering.
"With a prestigious name and legendary origins, made from the Piedirosso grape, grown in the ash-rich Vesuvian area. The terroir's sanguine nature, captured in the bottle, expresses itself over time even after appropriate aging.
The Vesuvian area is characterized by loose, volcanic soils, rich in minerals and well-drained. The exposure is mainly southeast, with an altitude of 170 meters above sea level. The planting density is approximately 2,500 vines/ha, and the training systems are radial and espalier with Guyot pruning.
Aromas of morello cherry and plum stand out, along with spicy notes of pepper and cloves, mineral sensations and a distinctive smoky touch.
Delicate, very drinkable and fresh, it offers fruity and spicy notes on the palate."
Les heritiers St Genys 2022 Bourgogne Aligote
Grape Varietal: 100% Aligote
Origin: Burgundy, France
We're excited to share a refreshingly delicious white Burgundy at a great price. Saint-Genys' Aligote is fresh and lively with bright citrus and mineral character and has become a go-to for those seeking clean, crisp and dry white wines. If you enjoy, Sancerre or Chablis, this Aligote will please your palate. Even better, the exceptional quality-to-price ratio of this wine can't be beat!
James Suckling gave this wine 93 Points stating, "What a beautiful nose of Amalfi lemons and croissant" and calling it, "Very elegant with excellent concentration."
Les Héritiers Saint-Genys has rapidly become one of Burgundy's rising stars, crafting wines that rival the best of the Côte de Beaune for finesse and focus. Under the direction of Pierre-Jean Monnot, the estate brings modern precision to traditional craftsmanship, working sustainably across prized vineyards in Burgundy. Every wine reflects precision, purity, and respect for terroir - a philosophy that has placed the estate firmly among Burgundy's new elite.
Burgundy insiders know that Aligoté, when grown on the right soils and handled with care, delivers some of the region's best white-wine values. The vineyards are located in southern Burgundy, planted on classic limestone and marl soils that naturally enhance freshness and tension. These cooler, well-drained sites are ideally suited for viticulture, allowing the grape to retain its signature energy while developing subtle complexity.
Les Héritiers Saint-Genys farms these vines sustainably and organically, encouraging biodiversity and soil vitality. Harvesting is done by hand, with vinification in small tanks to preserve fruit purity.
Fermentation is carried out with a gentle, hands-off approach, followed by élevage primarily in stainless steel to emphasize purity, clarity, and terroir expression. The result is a wine that is clean, expressive, and refreshingly honest.
The 2022 Les Héritiers Saint-Genys Bourgogne Aligoté is a textbook example which overdelivers and is proof that great Burgundy doesn't have to come with a grand cru price tag.
JAMES SUCKLING 93 POINTS - "What a beautiful nose of Amalfi lemons and croissant. Hard to believe this is really aligote, but it is. Very elegant with excellent concentration, the bright lemony acidity and chalky minerality giving terrific energy in the very long finish. Limited production. Drink or hold."
All White Selection - No more than $49.95
2 Bottles of White Wine (tax & shipping not included)
Domaine Trimbach 2021 Riesling
Grape Varietal: 100% Riesling
Origin: Alsace, France
"One of the greatest grape varieties in the world! Riesling is the most emblematic of Alsace grape varieties.
Its delicate bouquet, the beautiful balance between its dry character, its distinguished fruitiness and its natural liveliness contribute to its exceptional richness.
As required by the style of the house, it is vinified in a dry, straight, precise style.
Pairings: throughout the meal, with the specialties of Alsatian gastronomy, but also noble fish and raw fish, shellfish and seafood, white meats, white wine sauces, spices, refined oriental dishes ..."
As some of you know, I was born in Alsace, in France and I am deeply attached to my region. Riesling has always been my favorite wine from Alsace and Trimbach is one of the best ambassadors of Alsatian dry Rieslings (Most modern Rieslings produced in Alsace are bone dry, even though you can find sweet examples).
Les heritiers St Genys 2022 Bourgogne Aligote
Grape Varietal: 100% Aligote
Origin: Burgundy, France
We're excited to share a refreshingly delicious white Burgundy at a great price. Saint-Genys' Aligote is fresh and lively with bright citrus and mineral character and has become a go-to for those seeking clean, crisp and dry white wines. If you enjoy, Sancerre or Chablis, this Aligote will please your palate. Even better, the exceptional quality-to-price ratio of this wine can't be beat!
James Suckling gave this wine 93 Points stating, "What a beautiful nose of Amalfi lemons and croissant" and calling it, "Very elegant with excellent concentration."
Les Héritiers Saint-Genys has rapidly become one of Burgundy's rising stars, crafting wines that rival the best of the Côte de Beaune for finesse and focus. Under the direction of Pierre-Jean Monnot, the estate brings modern precision to traditional craftsmanship, working sustainably across prized vineyards in Burgundy. Every wine reflects precision, purity, and respect for terroir - a philosophy that has placed the estate firmly among Burgundy's new elite.
Burgundy insiders know that Aligoté, when grown on the right soils and handled with care, delivers some of the region's best white-wine values. The vineyards are located in southern Burgundy, planted on classic limestone and marl soils that naturally enhance freshness and tension. These cooler, well-drained sites are ideally suited for viticulture, allowing the grape to retain its signature energy while developing subtle complexity.
Les Héritiers Saint-Genys farms these vines sustainably and organically, encouraging biodiversity and soil vitality. Harvesting is done by hand, with vinification in small tanks to preserve fruit purity.
Fermentation is carried out with a gentle, hands-off approach, followed by élevage primarily in stainless steel to emphasize purity, clarity, and terroir expression. The result is a wine that is clean, expressive, and refreshingly honest.
The 2022 Les Héritiers Saint-Genys Bourgogne Aligoté is a textbook example which overdelivers and is proof that great Burgundy doesn't have to come with a grand cru price tag.
JAMES SUCKLING 93 POINTS - "What a beautiful nose of Amalfi lemons and croissant. Hard to believe this is really aligote, but it is. Very elegant with excellent concentration, the bright lemony acidity and chalky minerality giving terrific energy in the very long finish. Limited production. Drink or hold."
Champagne Selection - No more than $49.95
1 Bottle of Champagne (tax & shipping not included)
Marc Hebrart brut Reserve 1er Cru
Grape Varietal: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
Origin: Mareuil-sur-Ay, Vallee de la Marne
Disgorgement Date: 03/20/2025
Peter Liem writes of Hébrart on Champgneguide.net: “Hébrart’s wines have a broad appeal: if you like to think about your wines, they’re intellectually engaging enough to satisfy you; on the other hand, if you’re just looking to drink, they’re simply delicious. The wines are full and generous without being weighty, complex and soil-driven without being demanding. Overall, the entire range is of consistently high quality, and represents excellent value for the money.”
This is a very good description of Marc Hebrart wines, they are always a treat to drink and are crowd pleasing without being simple.
This cuvee is a great example of delicious pinot noir driven aperitif champagne, it is meant to be enjoyed by itself or with light appetizers. The pinot Noir brings the vinosity and the touch of chardonnay helps to lift the wine to make it very fresh and balanced.