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G.D. Vajra, Langhe Nebbiolo Clare J.C. 2022
Regular price $25.00 Save $-25.00Variety: Nebbiolo
The G.D. Vajra winery was created in 1972 by Aldo and Milena Vaira, initially from vineyards planted by Aldo’s father in 1947. The winery was named for Aldo’s father, Giuseppe Domenico Vajra, because at the time Aldo was not old enough to establish the winery in his own name. Today the family has 40 hectares under vine in Barolo and other surrounding appellations. Their prized holdings in Bricco delle Viole were planted in 1949 by Aldo’s grandfather. Milena and Aldo’s three children – Giuseppe, Francesca, and Isidoro – are all involved in the family winery operation situated in the village of Vergne. The family is hard-working, passionate, and caring. Their focus is on building something for their children, caring about the community, and cementing the stories of the regions’ past. The family is longtime friends of Hart & Cru. They continue to uphold their passion for quality wine and the people who surround them.
The story of Claré J.C. has unexpected roots from a quote made by Thomas Jefferson. While he was ambassador to France in the 1780s, he spent time in northern Italy. In regards to Nebbiolo, he said, “dry as a claret, sweet and lingering as a Madeira and brisk as a Champagne.” Claret refers to the name for Bordeaux at the time, but the name couldn’t be used due to Bordeaux’s trademark. The style Jefferson would have tried was Chiaretto, a light red from Lake Guarda; because Chiaretto is now protected as an appellation , the wine couldn’t take this name either. In the end, the wine was named Claré as a nod to the style it was named for. The ‘J’ refers to Jefferson and the ‘C’ refers to G.B. Croce—a winemaker from the 17th century who wrote a book outlining winemaking techniques in Piedmont. As you can see, this bottle takes inspiration from the past; it is focused on the winemaking technique versus terroir, a different yet successful interpretation from the Vajra family.DETAILS:
- Price$25 - $75
- Wine TypeChill-Able Reds
- CountryItaly
- FarmingLow Intervention
- Body WeightMedium Body
- VarietyNebbiolo
- FarmingOrganic
- RegionPiedmont
- Wine TypeRed
SHIPPING & DELIVERY POLICY
Buyer Must be 21 to Purchase Alcohol
WINE DELIVERY WITHIN THE CINCINNATI AREA
We do our best to have all orders placed BEFORE NOON delivered SAME DAY. All orders placed after noon, will be delivered the next day. Cincinnati orders over $150 in certain areas will receive FREE DELIVERY. Delivery distances defined by zip codes. See delivery zones below.
PICK UP AT 1206 BROADWAY
Drop by during normal store hours to pick up your order. If you are looking for a time outside of store hours, please send us a note and a team member will try to accommodate.
WINE SHIPPING VIA USPS / UPS
The cost of shipping varies depending on which shipping option the buyer selects, as well as destination and number of bottles. The appropriate shipping rates will be calculated at checkout.
In the case of shipments outside of Ohio, the sole responsibility for complying with local regulations or tax requirements rests with the customer.
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to provide a current, shippable, physical delivery address. In the event a shipment cannot be delivered due to an incorrect address provided by the purchaser, or after three delivery attempts by the carrier, Hart & Cru reserves the right to charge purchaser the applicable carrier fee for rerouting to an alternative address or re-shipping to the same address.
DELIVERY ZONE 1 ( FREE DELIVERY OVER $150 OTHERWISE $10 ) :
45111 - 45147 -45174 - 45202 - 45203 - 45204 - 45205 - 45206 - 45207 - 45208 -45209 - 45211 - 45212 - 45213 - 45214 - 45215 - 45216 - 45217 - 45218 - 45219 - 45220 - 45221 - 45223 - 45224 -45225 - 45226 -45227 - 45229 - 45231 - 45232 - 45236 - 45237 - 45238 - 45239 - 45241 - 45242 - 45243 - 45244
DELIVERY ZONE 2 ( $10 DELIVERY ) :
45011 - 45014 - 45039 - 45040 - 45051 - 45069 - 45122 - 45140 - 45150 - 45230 - 45233 - 45240 - 45245 - 45246 - 45247 - 45248 - 45249 - 45250 - 45251 - 45252 – 45255
MORE QUESTIONS?
We’re happy to help. If you have questions about getting wine to you, please reach out at: thecru@hartandcru.com.

Guimaro, Tinto 2021
Regular price $23.00 Save $-23.00Variety: Mencia
Pedro Rodriguez, the current generation at Guimaro is truly the rebel that the winery is named after. The almost vertical vineyards have forced him to become part winemaker, part mountain climber. Pedro took over the family estate known for making some of the best wine in the small town that was only sold and consumed at the local cantinas. Pedro has moved them into a new direction though, growing some of the best Mencia in the Ribera Sacra. He has converted the winery to much smaller crops, organic certification, and truly sustainable agriculture.
DETAILS:
- Wine TypeChill-Able Reds
- Body WeightMedium Body
- VarietyMencia
- FarmingNatural
- Wine TypeRed
- RegionRibeira Sacra
- CountrySpain
SHIPPING & DELIVERY POLICY
Buyer Must be 21 to Purchase Alcohol
WINE DELIVERY WITHIN THE CINCINNATI AREA
We do our best to have all orders placed BEFORE NOON delivered SAME DAY. All orders placed after noon, will be delivered the next day. Cincinnati orders over $150 in certain areas will receive FREE DELIVERY. Delivery distances defined by zip codes. See delivery zones below.
PICK UP AT 1206 BROADWAY
Drop by during normal store hours to pick up your order. If you are looking for a time outside of store hours, please send us a note and a team member will try to accommodate.
WINE SHIPPING VIA USPS / UPS
The cost of shipping varies depending on which shipping option the buyer selects, as well as destination and number of bottles. The appropriate shipping rates will be calculated at checkout.
In the case of shipments outside of Ohio, the sole responsibility for complying with local regulations or tax requirements rests with the customer.
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to provide a current, shippable, physical delivery address. In the event a shipment cannot be delivered due to an incorrect address provided by the purchaser, or after three delivery attempts by the carrier, Hart & Cru reserves the right to charge purchaser the applicable carrier fee for rerouting to an alternative address or re-shipping to the same address.
DELIVERY ZONE 1 ( FREE DELIVERY OVER $150 OTHERWISE $10 ) :
45111 - 45147 -45174 - 45202 - 45203 - 45204 - 45205 - 45206 - 45207 - 45208 -45209 - 45211 - 45212 - 45213 - 45214 - 45215 - 45216 - 45217 - 45218 - 45219 - 45220 - 45221 - 45223 - 45224 -45225 - 45226 -45227 - 45229 - 45231 - 45232 - 45236 - 45237 - 45238 - 45239 - 45241 - 45242 - 45243 - 45244
DELIVERY ZONE 2 ( $10 DELIVERY ) :
45011 - 45014 - 45039 - 45040 - 45051 - 45069 - 45122 - 45140 - 45150 - 45230 - 45233 - 45240 - 45245 - 45246 - 45247 - 45248 - 45249 - 45250 - 45251 - 45252 – 45255
MORE QUESTIONS?
We’re happy to help. If you have questions about getting wine to you, please reach out at: thecru@hartandcru.com.

Jolie Laide, Glou D'Etat 2022
Regular price $24.00 Save $-24.00Variety: Valdigue, Mourvedre, Grenache, and Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot.
Scott Schultz, the brainchild behind Jolie Lade wines, had made the journey all over the wine world before starting Jolie Lade. With stints as wine director for Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, and former assistant winemaker for Pax Wines, this formulated the plan for his future winemaking endeavors. Jolie Lade is a loose term for Pretty-Ugly, a French term that lends itself well to the unconventionally beautiful styles of Scott Schultz. He takes classic French varieties, many of them uncommon in the states, and raises them to be beautiful wines. Scott is a one-man operation (of both hands and feet) and does it well.
Wildly different from the rest of the lineup, this wine is pure fun and in their words “irreverent.” The fruit comes from an eclectic array of sites across California made from alot of their favorite French reds. Add that it’s made in the carbonic fashion (think Beaujolais!) and named ‘glou’ (meaning glug,) just enjoy it immediately!
DETAILS:
- VarietyCabernet Franc
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- RegionCalifornia
- Wine TypeChill-Able Reds
- VarietyGrenache
- Body WeightLight Body
- VarietyMourvedre
- FarmingOrganic
- Wine TypeRed
- CountryUnited States
- VarietyValdiguie
SHIPPING & DELIVERY POLICY
Buyer Must be 21 to Purchase Alcohol
WINE DELIVERY WITHIN THE CINCINNATI AREA
We do our best to have all orders placed BEFORE NOON delivered SAME DAY. All orders placed after noon, will be delivered the next day. Cincinnati orders over $150 in certain areas will receive FREE DELIVERY. Delivery distances defined by zip codes. See delivery zones below.
PICK UP AT 1206 BROADWAY
Drop by during normal store hours to pick up your order. If you are looking for a time outside of store hours, please send us a note and a team member will try to accommodate.
WINE SHIPPING VIA USPS / UPS
The cost of shipping varies depending on which shipping option the buyer selects, as well as destination and number of bottles. The appropriate shipping rates will be calculated at checkout.
In the case of shipments outside of Ohio, the sole responsibility for complying with local regulations or tax requirements rests with the customer.
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to provide a current, shippable, physical delivery address. In the event a shipment cannot be delivered due to an incorrect address provided by the purchaser, or after three delivery attempts by the carrier, Hart & Cru reserves the right to charge purchaser the applicable carrier fee for rerouting to an alternative address or re-shipping to the same address.
DELIVERY ZONE 1 ( FREE DELIVERY OVER $150 OTHERWISE $10 ) :
45111 - 45147 -45174 - 45202 - 45203 - 45204 - 45205 - 45206 - 45207 - 45208 -45209 - 45211 - 45212 - 45213 - 45214 - 45215 - 45216 - 45217 - 45218 - 45219 - 45220 - 45221 - 45223 - 45224 -45225 - 45226 -45227 - 45229 - 45231 - 45232 - 45236 - 45237 - 45238 - 45239 - 45241 - 45242 - 45243 - 45244
DELIVERY ZONE 2 ( $10 DELIVERY ) :
45011 - 45014 - 45039 - 45040 - 45051 - 45069 - 45122 - 45140 - 45150 - 45230 - 45233 - 45240 - 45245 - 45246 - 45247 - 45248 - 45249 - 45250 - 45251 - 45252 – 45255
MORE QUESTIONS?
We’re happy to help. If you have questions about getting wine to you, please reach out at: thecru@hartandcru.com.