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Updated March 3, 2018
Fair Warning: Best Cab Value "period", in the under $10 market going up $4.00 btl! Vendor honors the pallet that was not in stock 3 weeks ago!! 80 more cases in stock!!
For the last 15 years Peirano Estate Cabernet has been our #1 selling wine! Period!
80cases in stock,
and after that our wholesale cost increases $40.00/pr cs!
New Price will be $11.97 & Still Worth it!
35+ year old vines and best yet! Unbeatable at this price! The king of Cabernet Value!
2015/6 Peirano Cabernet Reg $14.99 Great Value Sale $7.97
This Cabernet is solid from start to finish! Delicious, with ripe cherry, dusty berry, dark plum, black raspberry and blackberry flavors which are framed by nice tannins and a hint of vanilla and spice. Midway through the palate there is a surge of coffee bean and chocolate. An excellent value!" The Wine Buyer, 90 Points "The rich, dark color of this wine catches you from the first pour. It exhibits a rich deep burgundy hue with perfect clarity. The aromas are a compendium of zesty black cherries, cola, and toasty cocoa. The first initial sip fills the mouth with sweet anise, black boysenberry, cherry, anise, molasses, and baked blackberry pie, while maintaining absolute dryness and firm, round, yet supple, tannins. This delicious rich, full, mouth filling Cabernet is ready to drink now and will continue to age gracefully for the next 6 to 8 years." I assure you Rose' season is coming & All Roses are not created Equal! Tavel a notch above!
We have 30 cases of each of the 3 incredible Rose's shown below! Last year we got in 20 cases of each and they lasted about a month, we are not able to reload! There will be only a few rose's in the market that rate as highly as these 3 and there are a thousand that do not!
Its almost Rose season in Minnesota (a shorter season for us than most) and 1000s of producers are releasing their offerings. Youll begin to see lengthy lists of offerings from all over the world in every price range. They will also tell you how popular they have become and that the American consumer has finally accepted them as the in consumable. All that is true, but what is not is, all roses are not created equal. Great Roses are incredible compared to most of what is being peddled out there now.
International demand for pink wines shows no sign of abating; if anything, its now a year-round thirst. Long-time rosé aficionados know that these wines arent just for warm-weather drinking, given their flexibility at the table and their deliciousness on their own. Given the modern eaters evolving predilection for lighter foods, especially vegetables and seafood, pink wines are obvious pairings, as most examples emphasize vibrancy and clean red fruit and citrus character, often with a steely mineral underpinning. But the best of these wines also have the depth and power to work with the most strongly seasoned, spicy foods, those that might run roughshod over most white wines or be overwhelmed by the tannins of most reds.
Rosés from Frances Provence region have long been the gold standard for the category, and continue to be today. Im hard-pressed to think of any New World winemaker, for example, who doesnt cite Provençal Rosé as their model for making their own pink wines. As an example, in the US alone, imports of Provences rosés have been on fire of late, jumping by 29% in 2014 (imported Rosé sales in general were up a whopping 41% for the year overall), and the trend is continuing in 2015
That rising popularity can be a double-edged sword because the odds are high that a growing quantity of lower-quality wine will be shipped here and to other Rosé-craving markets to meet demand. Importers with an eye to catching the wave are hard at work finding inexpensive but often shabbily made Rosés that they hope will turn a quick profit. So a little diligence is in order if one wants to drink the good stuff, a task that we hope to simplify in our multi-installment coverage of the category this spring and summer.
The first 2 have beautiful packaging
and a glass enclosure!
2017 Château Puech-Haut - Puech Haut Prestige Rose Reg $21.99 Sale $19.97 Jeb Dunnuck: 91 Points: The 2017 Prestige Rosé is another beautiful rosé from this estate. Spice, underbrush, cherries, citrus blossom and beautiful minerality all emerge from the glass and its rich, yet also fresh and crisp. It's a food rosé to drink over the coming year. Its a blend of 60/40 Grenache and Cinsault aged in tank."
Puech-Haut Prestige Rose is remarkable because it is the wine that will make that day at the beach or lazy afternoon on the patio more than just an ordinary day because this wine is the definition of perfect Provencal Rose albeit produced in the Languedoc. Need further convincing? Ok, well, its been rated 91-92 points by Wine Advocate for three years running. Yes, it is that fantastic.
Puech Haut is easily one of the top estates in all of southern France. Of course, many of you already know this, as we have been selling the wine for years. For those not in the know, I am all to happy to introduce you! In 2000, Gerard Bru sold his business and planted vineyards on the foothills of the Cevennes, an area he knew well because as a little boy he spent his youth there hunting and working with his grandfather in local vineyards. There was not a single vine in the soil until Bru planted one but he was convinced that the terroir, covered in olive trees and wild herbs, would be conducive to spectacular wines.
Sounds romantic, eh? Well, it is but Monsieur Bru is no dummy while he understood the land of his youth, he knew he needed help with the wine. So he brought in famed oenologist Michel Rolland, followed by equally renowned Claude Gros and now employs perhaps the most famous southern French winemaker of them all Phillipe Cambie. Today, Château Puech-Haut has 100 hectares of vines in Saint-Drézéry, a small village (pop. 2,117), located 15 km northeast of Montpellier, in the foothills of the Cevennes. In Provence, a "Puech" means a small hill (or mountain), a "Puech-Haut" is a hill higher than the others. This position, on a hill higher than the others, is conducive to exceptional drainage for the vineyards. It also allows the vineyards to receive more of the cooling winds from the Mediterranean Sea to the East.
2017 Domaine Lafage 'Miraflors' Rose 2017 Reg $17.99 Sale $15.97 Jeb Dunnuck 92 The 2017 Miraflors Rosé is another beauty that's loaded with fresh, crisp, vibrant strawberry and raspberry fruit. Clean, pure, textured and elegant on the palate, with gorgeous purity, it's a rocking rosé that does everything right. The blend is 70% Mourvèdre and 30% Grenache Gris brought up all in tank. Hats off to vigneron Jean-Marc Lafage for another smoking good rosé!~J.D.
One of our most sought-after rosés is back! This beautiful Mourvedre and Grenache Gris blend offers up aromas of light, wild strawberry and a touch of watermelon rind. Bright notes of minerality balance and round out the aromas. Lively acidity and juicy fruit create a wonderfully refreshing wine. One of the most sought-after winemakers of Europe at the moment, Jean-Marc Lafage, delivers a delightful Rose - Domaine Lafage Miraflors Rose. We're thinking drippingly juicy, ripe cubes of cantaloupe wrapped in savory and a little-bit-salty prosciutto. Trust us winelovers, Monsieur Lafage knows what he's doing, and this Miraflors Rose is the perfect Rose sipper all by itself, or with food. Just pour and watch the smiles appear. Voila!
Named after an old estate located in the heart of Domaine Lafage, Mas Miraflors, the Miraflors Rosé is sourced from old vines of Grenache Gris, nearing 80 years old, planted near the Mediterranean. Added to this is some Mourvedre that Jean-Marc planted here about 15 years ago. This a direct press rosé with the color coming from the skins of the pink Grenache Gris berries, and naturally, from the much darker Mourvedre. It is aged in tank for 4 months before bottling.
Ok. The package. Its pretty sweet, isnt it? The shape of the bottle, the color of the wine, heck, and the glass stopper makes you just want to pop one open and stick a big old straw in it, doesnt it? I know. Of course, I didnt do that. No not me. I dont have time for straws
Our first 2017 Tavel has landed and until last year has been our #1 selling dry rose since, I can remember! Tavel is an all-Rose appellation on the right bank of the Southern Rhone valley. This offering is among the most medaled from the region at a fraction of the price of its peers! 2017 Lafond, Jean-Pierre & Pascal Tavel Roc-Epine Rosé
Reg Price $21.99 Sale $17.97 (30cs in stock & will sell out fast!) This is a certified organic rose from Frances only dedicated rose appellation, Tavel. Grown on rocky sand and limestone vineyards, this wine is fermented using indigenous yeasts and aged in stainless steel. 60% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 20% Clairette, Picpoul, Bourbolenc and Mourvedre.
The 2017 Lafond Tavel is a lovely wine - fairly full-bodied as Tavel Rosé tends to be, but with nice freshness and very pretty fruit. The aromas are tart cherry and raspberry with citrus peel, peach and rose. The palate is round and supple with cherry and strawberry fruit, with citrus and mineral notes that linger on the long finish with refreshing acidity. Sip this smooth and delicious rosé by itself or serve with Salade Nicoise and grilled foods. On the dark side of pink, this grenache-based entry (with a bit of syrah and carignan and tiny amounts of four other Rhône grapes) from an appellation that produces only rosé has an attractive richness and a flavor full of summer berries and peaches. Good food wine.
Great Sancerre! Gunflint, Peach & White Grapefruit! 10 cases only
Another wine that had been traditional summer fare are the powerful fresh Sauvignon Blanc's from the Loire Valley in France. Again the demand Sancerre & Pouilly Fume has exploded and as a very general rule the fresher the better. 2016 was a disaster in Sancerre and many vines were damaged, as a result supplies are quite tight. We have been buying this Andre Neveu Sancerre for as long as I can remember and it is one of the best wines and best values available. Only 20 cases came into the market (we usually bought more than that) and we managed to hog 10 of them that will not be around long. We will hunt for more, but a bird in the hand!
Consumer Wine Chat Lines are lighting up
over this Napa Valley Screaming Value Cabernet!! Got Yours?? 94pts and only 12.8% alcohol!! In Stock! We've been waiting for this one "One of the very finest values in Napa Cabernet"!
We have 10cases in stock and we are begging for more! Here today Gone tomorrow!
THE BRILLIANT 2015 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON IS A TESTAMENT
TO ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC FARMING. CellarTracker Consumer Note: So I have been very intently reading Galloni's 2015 and 2016 report, and I was quite shocked when I read what he had to say about the 2015 Frog's Leap Estate Cabernet. I say "shocked" not in the way you might think, but it really had me thinking this was quite a significant find for the vintage and the current market. What really drew me in was that he said it's not overblown, but expressive of the vintage, and really balanced.
Well, he nailed it dead to rights. Furthermore, it has the Rutherford Dust for those that seek it out. It's not pop and pour, and will greatly benefit from aging or decanting. Worth seeking out. "One of the very finest values in Napa Cabernet"!
With this press will not last in the market long! 2015 Frogs Leap Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon Reg $59.99 Sale $49.97 $579.99cs 12 V94 Vinous The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is a gorgeous wine, not to mention a tremendous value. It is also the kind of wine that is easy to overlook in a universe of turbo-charged Napa Valley Cabernets. But that would be a mistake. The 2015 is dark and ample on the palate, with a bit more textural richness than normal because of the unique conditions of the year. Succulent black cherry, plum, lavender, spice and new leather all flesh out in the glass, but it is the wine's exceptional balance that makes the deepest impression.
Even better, this is one of the very finest values in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon readers will come across. Don't miss it.
WineStreets Wine of the Year in 2017
Incredible Wine & Value!! Only 12/6pks left WineStreet has a very long history with this Alexander Valley superstar. 10 years ago we sold piles 2002 vintage that customers who have some left are flipping over it yet today. Also unlike most offerings the pricing remains incredibly modest for a wine of this quality and longevity. Last September we purchased 70 some cases of this beauty and sold it through right before the Holidays. This Deal is usually runs once a year, but 3 of our customers asked if we could get anymore, so we called the winery and asked #1 if they had any left and #2 if we could still get the September price. With a little luck the winery was down to their last 50/6pks and wanted to move into the 2013 (which we will offer in the fall). We quickly jumped on the offer and they are now here! 2012 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Reg $69.99 Sale $49.97 $259.99/6pk
Large Format In Stock Very Limited!! Beautiful Etched Magnums Reg $149.99 Sale $119.97 (Limited) 93 Points The Wine Advocate - "A blend of predominately Cabernet Sauvignon (76%) and Merlot (12%) with some Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, the 2012 Cyrus has a deep garnet color and slowly evolving nose of crème de cassis, plum preserves and cedar box with hints of underbrush, pencil lead, cloves and charcoal, plus a waft of bay leaves. The medium-bodied palate delivers tons of muscular fruit with a firm frame of grainy tannins and lively acid, finishing long with plenty of berry preserves, herb and earth layers."
Today, were thrilled to present to you the 95 point successor to the worthy 2010, the darkly delicious Alexander Valley Vineyards 2012 Cyrus Red Blend. With the highest percentage of Cabernet in the blend we can recall, this exciting wine proudly carries on the tradition of Cyrus excellence, from its rich fruits to its earthy, spiced elegance. Sweet and juicy on the nose, with Bing cherry, raspberry juice, red currant, dried cranberry, vanilla, toasty oak, subtle spice, creme brûlée and chocolate covered cherry. Bold flavors splash onto the palate, with Bing cherry juice, raspberry, young strawberry, mixed spice, cocoa dust, darkly toasted oak, subtle burnt sugar and very subtle cracked peppercorn. As with every past Cyrus, todays has win numerous awards, leading with a big fat 95 pointer.
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Huge repeat business!! We've created a Monster! Incredible Brews Value priced! We'll keep the train rolling!
Insight Brewing Mpls Minnesota! Your Choice: Reg $9.99 Sale $6.97 (4pk/16oz)
THE AUTONOMOUS NATURE OF DANKBOT: Weve taken this IPA up a notch with a ton of bitterness and hoppy goodness. With a medium to light malt body, the focus of this beer is hops to truly let them be the hero. A layer of earthy and dank hops on top of bold citrus characters make this beer our hoppiest to date. THE RETURN VOYAGE OF BANSHEE CUTTER:
Aromas of a light roast with slight characters of citrus and honey roll off the frothing head, leading to a crisp coffee sweetness. The balanced acidity of the coffee blends perfectly with the light malty characters, leading to a brilliantly smooth, latte-like creaminess to the brew. (Available on nitro in the taproom.) IN THE HALLS OF THE SUNKEN CITY:
The fruity and light spiciness of the beer blends delicately with the grassy herbal characters of the sauvignon blanc grapes, leading to a wonderfully complex and exuberant beer.
AN OBSTRUCTION ON THE TROLL WAY: Bitter and balanced. A West Coast style IPA. Brilliant bouquet of grapefruit and tropical fruit on the nose with hints of peach and lemon zest THE GARDEN OF THE HELL CHICKEN PALE ALE & YUZU
A delicately hopped pale ale brewed with Yuzu fruit from Japan, which has notes of both robust grapefruit citrus and mandarin oranges DONT FEED THE SPLENDID MOOSE:
Our Northeast Pale Ale is brewed with Pale and Pilsner malt, along with a copious amount of Citra hops that give a super hazy and juicy color to the beer. Bright oranges fall on the nose with a smooth, citrus flavor on the palate. If you close your eyes, you just might think this beer was juiced rather than brewed.
3 Incredible Spirits Buys
While Quantities Last!! 1.
Up it a notch! Crown Royal "XO" Reg $49.99 Sale $29.97
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Highly Rated!! Talisker Single Malt Distillers Edition!! Reg $89.99 Sale $49.97
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Highly Rated(So Good)! Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila !! Was $89.99 Sale $29.97
Beringer White Zin, Cab, Chard & Pinot Grigio Reg $5.99 Sale $2.97!!!
Our first 2017 Tavel has landed and until last year has been our #1 selling dry rose since I can remember! We have 120 cases of other top rated roses arriving soon, yet Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine is the hands down value winner! All Roses are not created Equal!
Tavel a notch above! Its almost Rose season in Minnesota (a shorter season for us than most) and 1000s of producers are releasing their offerings. You'll begin to see lengthy lists of offerings from all over the world in every price range. They will also tell you how popular they have become and that the American consumer has finally accepted them as the in consumable. All that is true, but what is not is, all roses are not created equal. Great Roses are incredible compared to most of what is being peddled out there now. Tavel is an all-Rosé appellation on the right bank of the Southern Rhone valley. This offering is among the most medaled from the region at a fraction of the price of its piers! 2017 Lafond, Jean-Pierre & Pascal Tavel Roc-Epine Rosé
Reg Price $21.99 Sale $17.97 (30cs in stock & will sell out fast!) This is a certified organic rose from Frances only dedicated rose appellation, Tavel. Grown on rocky sand and limestone vineyards, this wine is fermented using indigenous yeasts and aged in stainless steel. 60% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 20% Clairette, Picpoul, Bourbolenc and Mourvedre.
The 2017 Lafond Tavel is a lovely wine - fairly full-bodied as Tavel Rosé tends to be, but with nice freshness and very pretty fruit. The aromas are tart cherry and raspberry with citrus peel, peach and rose. The palate is round and supple with cherry and strawberry fruit, with citrus and mineral notes that linger on the long finish with refreshing acidity. Sip this smooth and delicious rosé by itself or serve with Salade Nicoise and grilled foods. On the dark side of pink, this grenache-based entry (with a bit of syrah and carignan and tiny amounts of four other Rhône grapes) from an appellation that produces only rosé has an attractive richness and a flavor full of summer berries and peaches. Good food wine.
Fair Warning: Best Cab Value "period" in the under $10 market going up $4.00 btl!
Beringer White Zin, Cab, Chard & Pinot Grigio Reg $5.99 Sale $2.97!!!
For the last 15 years Peirano Estate Cabernet
has been our #1 selling wine! Period! 100 case arrive tomorrow morning,
and after that our wholesale cost increases $40.00/pr cs!
We had 20cases last week and that is down to shelf stock!
New Price will be $11.97 & Worth it! We will sell them for $7.97 btl for an undetermined amount of time!
They won't last long! 35+ year old vines and best yet!
Unbeatable at this price! The king of Cabernet Value! Reserve yours now!! 2015 Peirano Cabernet Reg $14.99 Great Value Sale $7.97 This Cabernet is solid from start to finish! Delicious, with ripe cherry, dusty berry, dark plum, black raspberry and blackberry flavors which are framed by nice tannins and a hint of vanilla and spice. Midway through the palate there is a surge of coffee bean and chocolate. An excellent value!" The Wine Buyer, 90 Points "The rich, dark color of this wine catches you from the first pour. It exhibits a rich deep burgundy hue with perfect clarity. The aromas are a compendium of zesty black cherries, cola, and toasty cocoa. The first initial sip fills the mouth with sweet anise, black boysenberry, cherry, anise, molasses, and baked blackberry pie, while maintaining absolute dryness and firm, round, yet supple, tannins. This delicious rich, full, mouth filling Cabernet is ready to drink now and will continue to age gracefully for the next 6 to 8 years."
In Stock! We've been waiting for this one "One of the very finest values in Napa Cabernet"! 2015 Frogs Leap Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon Reg $59.99 Sale $49.97 $579.99cs 12 V94 Vinous The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is a gorgeous wine, not to mention a tremendous value. It is also the kind of wine that is easy to overlook in a universe of turbo-charged Napa Valley Cabernets. But that would be a mistake. The 2015 is dark and ample on the palate, with a bit more textural richness than normal because of the unique conditions of the year. Succulent black cherry, plum, lavender, spice and new leather all flesh out in the glass, but it is the wine's exceptional balance that makes the deepest impression. Even better, this is one of the very finest values in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon readers will come across. Don't miss it.
Sparkling Values!! We've got the Tiniest Bubbles! #1:
LaMarca Prosecco "Big 1.5 Magnums" Reg $31.99 Sale $24.97 & "Little 187 3pks" Reg $14.99 Sale $9.97 *the largest selling Prosecco in the country!! Buy em big: Buy em small! #2
Cristalino Brut & Extra Dry Cava Reg $9.99 Sale $8.97 * this Spanish Sparkling has been named value brand of the year 3 consecutive years, perfect for Mimosa, Punches etc.
#3 Super Buy! Unquestionably the world's finest value in a high quality prosecco! Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco Superiore Reg $19.99 Holiday Sale $14.97 Nino Franco's non-vintage sparkling Rustico Prosecco is unquestionably the world's finest value in a high quality, Champagne look-alike. The non-vintage, light-bodied Prosecco di Valdobiaddene Rustico offers gorgeously elegant, fresh, lively fruit, notes of bread dough and citrus, and persistent effervescence.
WW91 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com One of the top sparkling deals in the world, the non-vintage Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore exhibits a beautifully refined mousse and fresh, tart apple flavors. The wine's crisp finish pairs it perfectly with delicate appetizers. (Tasted: February 16, 2016, Treasure Island, CA)
RP90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Tasted at the Gambero Rosso showcase in London. This has a very clean, but also very subtle nose with touches of greengage and white peach. The palate has lovely balance, an utterly seductive leesy/creamy texture and a smooth finish that leave the palate refreshed and wanting more.
W&S90 Wine & Spirits The golden color and peach nectar scent predict this to be rich, but a potent, nutty savor keeps it balanced. It finishes clean, tight and grippy - a mouthwatering aperitif.
WE90 Wine Enthusiast This luminous sparkler opens with aromas of jasmine, orange blossom and white peach. The crisp, refreshing palate doles out green apple, Bartlett pear and white almond alongside vibrant acidity and a silky mousse.
#4: We have been on the hunt for a domestic great quality sparkler under $15! After tasting many! We definately found it! 6 Bar "Methode Champenoise" Brut Reg $17.99 Sale $12.97 * This contract made sparkler has it all! Traditional Methode Champenoise production is an improbable find at this price point and it definitely makes this sparkler stand out. Also has a mid palate richness usually only found in wines 2-3 times the price! We were very very impressed! We think you will be too!
Ok! Ok!
Customers begged for more
30 more cases in stock!! But th..th..that’s all folks! We are just flying through this stuff!! This is the end!! Perfect for Easter!! You may think “Baby Chateauneuf” Amazing! Drink this gutsy red from the rockin’ 2015 vintage with unfettered abandon, ideal with Turkey!! This lip-smacking Cotes du Rhone is perfection, especially, as noted, in the blockbuster 2015 vintage. Tremendous flavor with hugely aromatic incense-like fragrance of kirsch, lavender, licorice, violets, toasted peppercorns, black cherry pie and chicory….wow!! So much going on for a wine at this price point. Generous, soft tannins, with really lovely balance. 2015 Bieler Pere & Fils “La Jassine” Cotes-Du-Rhone Villages Reg $14.99 Sale $7.97 A blend of 63% Grenache and 37% Syrah this red gives off aromas of beef marinated in a blend of violets, tobacco, currants and crushed rock. Sweet tannins support rich currant and black plum notes on a belly of roasted meats and minerals. Smooth with attitude, it finishes with notes of violets, tobacco and white pepper joining the party. An iron element sneaks in on the back-end of a long, delicious finish. If you haven’t adopted Cotes-du-Rhone into your personal wine portfolio, I suggest you give this little gem a try. This may make you a disciple of these blends out of Southern Rhone. (A-)
92+/100.VC 63% grenache, 37% syrah. 2015 richness, Villages power. Spicy garrigue. Plenty of potential for growth./ Sweet fruited, full bodied, loaded. Lots of cracked peppercorns. Fine fruit tannins. Long finish. Back up the truck a real deal!
Peirano Cabernet Fair Warning!!
$40.00/cs price increase coming in April!! After 3 blockbuster vintages and lots of fruit available, 2015 is a very short vintage
and many producers are raising there prices to
slow down sales!
Our #1 selling wine for the last 18 years!! 35+ year old vines and best yet! Unbeatable at this price!
The king of Cabernet Value! We have 20+ cases on hand and another 50cs on the way!!!
Price Increase coming soon! 2015 Peirano Cabernet Reg $12.99 “Great Value Sale” $9.99 $99.99cs 12 This Cabernet is solid from start to finish! Delicious, with ripe cherry, dusty berry, dark plum, black raspberry and blackberry flavors which are framed by nice tannins and a hint of vanilla and spice. Midway through the palate there is a surge of coffee bean and chocolate. An excellent value!" The Wine Buyer, 90 Points "The rich, dark color of this wine catches you from the first pour. It exhibits a rich deep burgundy hue with perfect clarity. The aromas are a compendium of zesty black cherries, cola, and toasty cocoa. The first initial sip fills the mouth with sweet anise, black boysenberry, cherry, anise, molasses, and baked blackberry pie, while maintaining absolute dryness and firm, round, yet supple, tannins. This delicious rich, full, mouth filling Cabernet is ready to drink now and will continue to age gracefully for the next 6 to 8 years."
Chateauneuf for $30!
Wow! Elegant Chateauneuf Value!
Superb concentration and clean crisp finish! 2009 Domaine De La Cote De L'ange Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge Reg $44.99 Sale $27.97 89-91 Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"A blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah, the dark plum-hued 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape was aged in equal parts foudre and cement tanks. It exhibits sweet black cherry and black currant fruit intertwined with hints of smoked herbs, meat juices and peppery spice. Nicely layered with sweet tannin and a sexy, opulent personality, it should provide immense pleasure over the next decade."
CellarTracker Notes:
11/18/2017 93 Points Charming, vibrant and rich. This is pretty serious stuff, so extended and decadent, there is a broad panoply of crazy flavor from fig, marzipan, allspice and jam. This is hard to pin down but the quality is there, in spades. This is a rambunctious wine but nothing is wayward or out of whak. Drinking great already, and a nice value. I think I paid $34 plus tax.
5/12/2017 93 Points Tasted aften 1,5h decanting. Earthy and deep notes on the nose. Dark berries and forest-like nature. Beautifully developed soft tannins. Rich and mouthfilling. Some vanilla notes, deep dark forest fruit. Also some spice. Quite robust, in a good way.
Hard To find!!
The incredible value, vintage Syrahs of the Northern Rhone From Delas! 2015 Delas Freres Saint Joseph Francois de Tournon $44.99 Sale $39.97 (10-12pks available) Wine Advocate 95 points - "The three St Joseph cuvées include the brooding and backward 2015 Saint Joseph Francois de Tournon, which will spend roughly 12 months in a mix of barrels and stainless steel. Its inky black/purple color is followed by Hermitage-like aromas and flavors of burning embers, crushed rocks, liquid blackberries and cassis. Full-bodied, deep, rich and layered, with bright acidity and fine tannin, it's a killer wine to buy by the case." -Jeb Dunnuck
Vinous Media 93 points - "Glass-staining ruby. High-pitched, mineral-accented aromas of blackberry and cherry are complemented by a sexy floral nuance and a hint of licorice. Sappy, incisive and appealingly sweet, offering vibrant black and blue fruit flavors and a jolt of peppery spices. Finishes sweet and impressively long, displaying smoky mineral and spice notes and slow-mounting tannins." -Josh Raynolds
Wine Advocate 93 points 12/31/2017 Inky and concentrated, the 2015 Saint-Joseph Francois de Tournon is no easy-drinking Saint-Joseph. It's smoky, herbal and ashy all at once, yet it's buoyed by ample black cherry fruit and vibrant acidity. This medium to full-bodied Syrah has plenty of tannins, but they're ultimately silky and most apparent on the long, licorice-tinged finish. This is approachable now but should be even better in 3 years and should drink well for at least another 10 after that.
2015 Delas Freres • Crozes Hermitage le Clos $64.99 Sale $54.97 (5-6pks available) Wine Advocate 94+ points 12/31/2017 The 2015 Crozes Hermitage le Clos is the high-end Crozes bottling from Delas Frères, aged 14-16 months in French oak. Give it some time in the glass to open up if you try one soon, as it's tight and closed at first, gradually developing floral notes and showing more black cherry and blackberry fruit. In the mouth, it's velvety and concentrated, gradually fading on the finish into hints of licorice and black pepper. This medium to full-bodied 100% Syrah drinks well now (with air) but should evolve well for at least another decade.
Wine Advocate 92-94 points There are three Crozes Hermitage releases in 2015, all of which are noteworthy. A much smaller production cuvée, the 2015 Crozes Hermitage Le Clos comes the Les Saviots lieu-dit and four smaller, old-vine parcels. Completely destemmed and aged in 30% new French oak, its inky purple color is followed by killer notes of black raspberries, new saddle leather, peppery herbs and licorice. Rich, full-bodied, layered and seamless on the palate, with a gorgeous texture and polished tannin, it's up there with the crème de la crème of Crozes
2015 Delas Freres Saint Joseph Sainte Epine $74.99 Sale $59.97 (10-6pks available) 95 points Jeb Dunnuck Even better, with more minerality and elegance, the blockbuster 2015 Saint Joseph Sainte Epine comes from this cool, windy, granite site located just outside of the small village of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. Destemmed and brought up in 40% new oak, its vibrant purple color is followed by full-bodied notes of black raspberries, cassis, crushed rocks, and spring flowers. It’s concentrated, has awesome purity of fruit, and stays compact and tight on the palate. Hide bottles for 3-4 years. This wine should evolve for 10-15 years or more. (1/2018)
Wine Advocate 94-96 points In the same mold as the Francois de Tournon, the 2015 Saint Joseph Sainte Epine will see 18 months in barrel, 40% being new. This loaded, inky-colored, gorgeously concentrated and pure effort has off-the-chart notes of cassis, crushed rocks, pepper and graphite; it also has full-bodied richness, building, ultra-fine tannin and a blockbuster finish. It's one of the gems in the vintage, but there are only 500 cases made, so don’t miss a chance to grab a few bottles.
Vinous Media 95 points - "Dark purple. Potent smoke- and spice-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, licorice and violet, enlivened by a zesty mineral element. Sweet and expansive on the palate, offering deeply concentrated boysenberry and cassis flavors and suggestions of star anise, olive and allspice. The smoky quality repeats emphatically on an extremely long, sweet finish framed by smooth tannins." -Josh Raynolds
Wine Advocate 94+ points 12/31/2017 Less aromatic than the François de Tournon bottling, the 2015 Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine is nonetheless a stellar effort that may be even longer lived. It shows great concentration, pouring across the palate in a single jolt of dark fruit, expanding and intensifying on the powerful finish. Black cherries and plums carry hints of molten rock, charcoal and other inorganic complexities, which are brightened by crisp acids and buffered by firm tannins.
*About 20 cases left!
A definite winner 2014 "Cult" Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular Price $24.99 Feature Price $19.97 Special Case Price $199.99/12 Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Sirah, 4% Zinfandel, 3% Merlot
Forward. Outgoing. Classic. Ripe. Bowl of cherries. Full bodied. Loooong finish. Dark. Playful. Full of character. Black currants. Raspberry. Structured. Red fruits. Balanced. Multilayered. Spice. Berries. Sleep. Life of the party. Relaxed. Decadent. Chewy. Sophisticated. Box of chocolates. Firm. Happy. Confident. Handcrafted. Ready to drink. Bright future ahead.
90 Point Review - Wine Enthusiast Great price for a Cab this good, Toasty oak stands out, not unpleasantly, and then the blackberries, black currants and dark chocolate kick in. Holds its own among far more expensive Napa Cabernets.
The 2014 CULT Cabernet Sauvignon appears dark garnet in color and exhibits aromas of blackberry, ripe dark cherry and fragrant spice. The entry is soft with a dense mouth feel and integrated tannin structure. Hints of leather and tobacco notes lead to a long and sustained finish, resulting in a complex wine that will pair well with a rib eye, lamb or chateaubriand.
2015 Patricia Green Volcanic Pinot Noir Reg $49.99 Sale $34.97 93 VM (7% new oak) Dark red. Expressive red and dark berry aromas are complicated by suggestions of smoky minerals, incense and candied flowers. Juicy, concentrated and supple in texture, offering sweet black raspberry, cherry cola and lavender flavors and a zesty jolt of peppery spices. The long, seamless finish features resonating florality and supple tannins that fold steadily into the clinging, sappy fruit. - Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media
2015 Patricia Green Lia’s Pinot Noir Reg $49.99 Sale $34.97 VINOUS 92 Points: PATRICIA GREEN Lia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015. Limpid ruby-red. Smoky, mineral-laced blackberry and cherry aromas are complemented by hints of rose oil, cola and allspice. Chewy dark fruit compote, bitter cherry and dark chocolate flavors are given depth by a licorice nuance and sharpened by a spine of juicy acidity. Finishes with very good clarity and building tannins that shape the lingering dark fruit. Give this structured Pinot some time. -- Josh Raynolds
2014 Patricia Green Estate Pinot Noir Reg $49.99 Sale $34.97 92 Points Vinous: Dark red. Lively, sharply focused aromas of fresh raspberry, candied flowers and spicecake, backed by a zesty mineral nuance. Juicy, incisive strawberry, bitter cherry and peppery spice flavors deepen and gain sweetness with air while maintaining urgency. At once concentrated and nervy, finishing with excellent focus and suave, late-arriving tannins. -Josh Raynolds
*Oregon Pinot Noir at it's finest! Unfortunately, IT may be the
last we see of THE
pATRICIA GREEN
brand at retail!!
2015 Patricia Green Freedom Hill Pinot Noir Reg $44.99 Sale $34.97 VINOUS 94 Points: PATRICIA GREEN Freedom Hill Dijon 115 Clone Pinot Noir 2015. Deep bright-rimmed red. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes an array of red fruit and floral scents, along with exotic spice and smoky mineral notes. Silky, concentrated and precise on the palate, offering intense raspberry, rose pastille and spicecake flavors that deepen steadily with air. There's an impressive blend of depth and tension here. Finishes extremely long and pure, featuring echoing red fruit and floral character and smooth tannins that come in late. If the Freedom Hill Pommard Clone bottling could pass for a New World Richebourg, then this wine shares the traits of Romanée-Saint-Vivant. -- Josh Raynolds
WINE ENTHUSIAST 93 Points Cellar Selection: PATRICIA GREEN Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge Freedom Hill Vineyard Dijon Clone 115 2015. This was half whole cluster-fermented and neatly incorporates hints of earth and bark into its tart cranberry and pie cherry core. Its verticality and tannic power suggest it will age quite nicely through the late 2020s.
93 pts Wine Enthusiast The biggest production and lowest priced of all the winery's vineyard designates, this is sexy, substantial and one of the best offerings from any winery sourcing fruit from this exceptional vineyard. A riot of berries, plums and Asian spices fills the mouth—well-integrated, layered and detailed right on through the extended finish. A light dusting of cocoa powder lingers and invites the next sip. Editors’ Choice
2014 Patricia Green Freedom Hill Pinot Noir Reg $44.99 Sale $34.97 93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2014 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard Dijon 115 is the same composition as the 2013, but with one-third new oak. It has an appealing bouquet with dark berry fruit, bell pepper and touches of brine, something very marine-like coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with that bell pepper note coming through on the entry from the stem addition, lending a Loire-like character to this Pinot Noir. I appreciate the tension here, a rather uncompromising, yet compelling Pinot Noir with wonderful salinity towards the finish. Intellectual as well as sensorial, afford this 2-3 years in your cellar.
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Wholesale Change Creates Another Exciting "BIG TIME SALE" Find!! Salvestrin Winery could be considered greater than the sum of its parts comprising, as it does, one winery, two vineyards (St. Helena Highway, Crystal Springs), two soil types (Cortina and Bale), five grape varieties, cabernet sauvignon, sangiovese, zinfandel, merlot, petite sirah; a blended wine, Retaggio, and three generations of Salvestrins whose grape-growing knowledge has been passed from father to son and on again over a span of 81 years.
The ties to Napa Valley viticulture go back even farther. The family's original 23 acres, whittled over the years to 12 acres and more recently expanded to 26, are part of the property that once belonged to upper valley pioneer, Dr. George Belden Crane.
Old School Napa!! Savory & Skinny w Blackcherry & Iron Tannins! MMMMMMMMM Good 2014 Salvestrin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reg $64.99 "Big Time Sale" $39.97 Critical Acclaim W&S92 Wine & Spirits: John and Emma Salvestrin purchased part of the Crane Ranch in St. Helena in 1932, the vineyard now farmed by third-generation Rich Salvestrin. This tastes like an old-school Napa Valley wine, savory and skinny, with fresh blackberry flavors and tannins that fall somewhere between iron filings and black-cherry skins. It has focus and form, the kind of wine that should age with grace.
JS91 James Suckling A linear and fresh red with plum and currant aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, pretty and delicious fruit and ripe tannins. Drink now.
Cellar Tracker
2/1/2018 94 PointsThis is a really solid wine and at $60, a steal. The original Dr. Crane Vineyard before it was divided up and next to Beckstoffer Dr. Crane. More notes to come.
12/29/2017 92 Points Not as complex as it will be in a few years. It ends with a soft note of vanilla and caramel!
*8 cases only!!
This blockbuster fruit bomb has complexity, richness and a savory intensity that has to be tasted to be believed! 2013 Salvestrin "Dr. Crane" Vineyard St Helena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Reg $79.99 "Big Time Sale" $59.97 per bottle 93+ RP The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate comes from the estate vineyards and is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. The blend, which was aged 22 months in French, American and Hungarian oak, is lusty, savory, hedonistic, rich and mouth-filling, with a dense purple color and not a hard edge in sight. This blockbuster fruit bomb has complexity, richness and a savory intensity that has to be tasted to be believed. Kudos to the winery. Drink now through 2030+.
2013 Salvestrin "3D" Cabernet Sauvignon - Dr. Crane Very Limited - $159.97 Net Limited! Please Inquire! 94+ RP A distinctive and singular style of wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Three D Dr. Crane is a relatively small cuvée of only 345 cases. Dense purple in color, with notes of charcoal, truffle, graphite, blackberry and cassis as well as outstanding purity, texture and length, this wine is still youthful but promising, and certainly seems to have at least a 15- or 20-year upside to it. This is a beauty.
2014 Salvestrin Cavaso Red Blend Reg $49.99 "Big Time Sale" $29.97 per bottle The beautiful ruby color leads to floral notes that are vibrantly reminiscent of rose petals. On the palate, a soft silky smooth entry shows ripe red and dark fruit. The fruit hangs on through the well-integrated tannin and lingers delightfully along with hints of barrel spice. This is exactly the type of wine my grandparents loved to share with family and friends.Blend: 61% Merlot, 31% Syrah, 6% Petite Sirah, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
*The Pinot Noir Star of the Holiday Season!
Deal back on and back in stock! Yahoo! 2014 Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Reg $29.99 Sale $19.97 In the glass, the robe is a classic crimson color. You will find aromas of cherry and cranberry, along with subtle spicy oak notes. The palate is beautifully focused, exhibiting flavors of ripe, red fruits. The finish is soft and gently lingers on the palate.
The Cabernet most of us Old People cut our teeth with, was great then
and is still great today 50yrs later! 2014 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 50th Anniversary Reg $27.99 Sale $19.97 90 Points Antonio Galloni - "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is plump and juicy, not to mention a terrific introduction to the vintage. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and new leather are some of the signatures. Medium in body and expressive, the 2014 will drink well with minimal cellaring. This is a terrific value within the context of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2014 is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc."
Wine Review Online 90 "The late Robert Mondavis name is synonymous with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon so its only fitting that his namesake winery continues in that tradition with a new vintage of Cabernet that lives up to the promise.... The 2014 is an elegant Cab that shows layered black fruits on the palate, notes of sweet wood spice and tobacco, and soft, supple tannins that make the wine enjoyable and satisfying from the moment of release.~RW
The price is not exactly low by most measures but this ranks as a serious bargain by Napa Valley cabernet standards. The elegant, structured Mondavi profile is very much present: soft in the middle but chalky-dry around the edges. Flavour-wise it's a medley of cassis, black-olive tapenade and mint, with a toasty aromatic overtone, supported by gently sticky tannins. Very handsome, with no excess fat. Approachable now, it should improve with up to 15 years in the cellar.
*Note not the reg Fume, Sourced from To Kalon Vineyard!
Think Pouilly Fume Round, Intense & Powerful!! Fabulous deal! 2014 Robert Mondavi "Fumé Blanc", Oakville District Reg $39.99 Sale $19.97 $99.97/6pk Inspired and impressed by the fine white wines of the Loire, Robert Mondavi made history when he coined the term "Fumé Blanc" for a dry style of Sauvignon Blanc. In California, Sauvignon Blanc had generally been used to make sweet, ordinary table wines so Fumé Blanc was a game changer and a tremendous success when it was formally released in 1968. The 2014 Oakville Fumé Blanc blends Sauvignon Blanc (79%) with Semillon (21%). The grapes were harvested from Mondavi's legendary To Kalon Vineyard, which surrounds the winery and is one of Napa Valley's oldest and most respected vineyards. A vibrant and elegant wine with elegant flavors of exuberant lemon verbena, lime blossom, and a hint of fennel.
*Only 7/6pks left of this left in stock! 2014 Robert Mondavi "Maestro" Napa Valley Reg $49.99 Sale $39.97 $199.99/6pk limited Inspired by their limited-release 50th Anniversary Maestro, this beautiful red is also an artistic and free-spirited interpretation of a Bordeaux blend. Cabernet Sauvignon (73%), Cabernet Franc (23%), Merlot (2%), and Petit Verdot (2%), are weaved together masterfully in this show-stopping vino. Rich and juicy flavors of plum and cassis with hints of violet, unsweetened cocoa and spice are in harmony with velvety tannins.
*Only 3/6pks left of this legendary Cabernet! 2014 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve,To Kalon Vineyard Reg $169.99 Sale $139.97 ($799.99/6) Limited TP98 Tasting Panel From the most coveted blocks within To Kalon--the treasured vineyard of Robert Mondavi that was the location of his winery home since 1966--this is the fourth vintage of the To Kalon--designated Reserve. Like a classic rock 'n' roll tune from that era, this wine ranks among the most revered and will continue to be memorable for decades. Among the top five songs of 1966 were "Cherish" by the Association and "Soul and Inspiration" by the Righteous Brothers, which are appropriately a good fit for describing To Kalon Vineyard. From its aromas of dark cherry and vanilla spice to its deeply-expressive notes of graphite, leather, plum, and earth, the velvet drapes across the palate from start to finish.
RP95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To Kalon is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. Deep ruby/purple-colored, notes of sweet creme de cassis, blackberry, charcoal and toast are present in the subtle but intense aromatics. The wine is full-bodied and classically crafted, building incrementally on the palate and displaying full-bodied richness, sweet tannin, and a potential to age for 25-30 + years. This is a beauty.
WE95 Wine Enthusiast This is made from a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon from the famous historic site, with 6% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It startles in beauty and grace, with plenty of power and concentration. It's a charismatic wine, bright in red currant and black cherry and a soft, supple texture that holds an underlying grip and toasty oak spice.
V94 Vinous The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a model of elegance and classicism. Dark, powerful and intense but also a touch linear in the style of the vintage, the 2014 Reserve hits all the right notes. Readers will have to give the 2014 at least a few years in bottle, but all the elements are in the right place for the wine to develop beautifully over the years and decades to come.
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Hot List
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Vint
Product 750 unless noted
More Info
PR
BTL
Shelf
Each
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2009
BOISSON - MASSIF D'UCHAUX CDRV CLOS DE LA BRUSSIERE ROUGE
Massive Rhone beauty! Amarone like!
91
12
$29.99
$19.97
IN
2009
DOMAINE DE LA COTE L'ANGE - CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 'TRADITION'
Beautiful Mature Chateauneuf for a song!
93 CT
12
$39.99
$27.97
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2012
Alexander Valley Vineyards "Cyrus"
Overachieving Performer!! 76% Cabernet!
93 RP
6
$69.99
$49.97
IN
2012
Alexander Valley Vineyards "Cyrus"
Very Scarce Etched Magnums
93 RP
6
$149.99
$129.97
IN
2010
Bodegas Benjamin Rothschild and Vega Sicilia Macan
New Rioja Property Rothschild & Vega Sicilia
93+
6
$119.99
$59.97
IN
2015
Delas Saint Joseph Sainte Epine Rouge
Syrah at it's finest!! 93-95D,92JS
95
6
$74.99
$59.97
IN
2015
Delas Crozes Hermitage le Clos
Syrah at it's finest!! produced! 94WS,92JS,91-93V
94
6
$64.99
$54.97
IN
2015
Delas St Joseph Cuvee Francois de Tournon
Syrah at it's finest!! 91-93DE,92JS
95
12
$44.99
$39.97
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2014
Patricia Green Pinot Noir Balcombe 375 half btls
Oregons Finest Values in Top Pinot Noir
92
12
$29.99
$24.97
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2014
Patricia Green Pinot Noir Estate Old Vine
Sale! Oregons Finest Values in Top Pinot Noir
92 VN
12
$49.99
$34.97
IN
2014
Patricia Green Pinot Noir Freedom Hill
Sale! Oregons Finest Values in Top Pinot Noir
93
12
$44.99
$34.97
IN
2015
Patricia Green Pinot Noir Freedom Hill
Sale! Oregons Finest Values in Top Pinot Noir
92 VN
12
$44.99
$34.97
IN
2015
Patricia Green Pinot Noir Lia's
Sale! Oregons Finest Values in Top Pinot Noir
92VN
12
$44.99
$34.97
IN
2015
Patricia Green Pinot Noir Volcanic
Sale! Oregons Finest Values in Top Pinot Noir
93 VN
12
$49.99
$34.97
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2014
Salvestrin Napa Cabernet
Distributor Change Save 30% Limited!!!
92
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2013
Salvestrin Estate "Dr Crane" Napa Cabernet
Distributor Change Save 30% Limited!!!
93+
12
$79.99
$69.97
IN
2013
Salvestrin 3D Dr Crane Napa Cabernet
1/6pk left Distributor Change Save 30% Limited!!!
94+
6
$179.99
$159.97
IN
2014
Salvestrin Cavaso
61% Merlot, 31% Syrah, 6% Petite Sirah, 2% Cabernet
12
$39.99
$29.97
IN
2014
Robert Mondavi Reserve to-Kalon Cabernet 50th ann
98 points Tasting Institute!
95
6
$179.99
$149.97
IN
2014
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet 50th ann
Still among Napa's Best Value Cabernets
90
12
$24.99
$19.97
IN
2014
Robert Mondavi Maestro
2nd Vintage of this popular Bodeaux blend
6
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2014
Hindsight Cabernet Napa Valley
Jac Cole, was winemaker for�Stag�s Leap Wine Cellars
12
$29.99
$24.97
IN
2014
Hindsight 20/20 Napa Valley
Jac Cole, was winemaker for�Stag�s Leap Wine Cellars
12
$29.99
$24.97
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2012
Hindsight Estate Cabernet
Jac Cole, was winemaker for�Stag�s Leap Wine Cellars
93CT
6
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2012
Hindsight Cabernet Reserve Howell Mtn
Jac Cole, was winemaker for�Stag�s Leap Wine Cellars
93CT
6
$79.99
$59.97
IN
2016
Ladera Sauvignon Blanc
12
$29.99
$24.97
IN
2014
Pillow Road Pinot Noir
6
$49.99
$44.97
IN
2014
Ladera Estate Cabernet
Owned Mountain Vineyards Atlas,Diamond & Howell
6
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2013
Ladera Howell Mountain Reserve
One of Howell Mountains Finest
96 WW
6
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2015
Gary Farrell Russian River Chardonnay
#1 Wine Wine Enthusiast Top 100 2017
95WE
12
$34.97
$34.97
IN
2013
Brewer Clifton Chardonnay 3D
Rare Top Chardonnay From BC!
94 RP
6
$79.99
$59.97
IN
2014
Brewer Clifton Pinot Noir Sta Rita Hills
91 WS black cherry, crushed flowers, leather and spice
91 RP
12
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2015
Brewer Clifton Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills
blend of the 3D, Acin and Machado Vineyards
95 WA
12
$44.99
$34.97
IN
2012
J. Christopher Lumiere Pinot Noir
Rare 2012 Oregon Pinot! Great Vintage
92 RP
12
$44.99
$39.97
IN
2014
Duckhorn Cabernet
95pts Beverage Dynamics Great Cab!
92 WS
12
$69.99
$59.97
IN
2015
Duckhorn Cabernet
95pts Beverage Dynamics Great Cab!
12
$69.99
$59.97
IN
2014
Duckhorn Cabernet 3l
95pts Beverage Dynamics
92 WS
1
$349.99
$299.97
IN
2015
Martinelli "Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Zinfandel
94AG,93RP Big Boy Zin: Pure Hedonism!!
95 WE
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2015
Carlisle "Palisades Vineyard" Napa Valley Petite Sirah
fans of the variety, this is a consistently blockbuster wine!
95WE
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2015
Rhys Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
this supple, textured 2015 that�s already a joy to drink
93 AG
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2013
Orin Swift D66 Grenache (France)
75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Carignan
95WA
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2015
Pisoni Pinot Noir
The one and only! (2014 RP 96+)
?
6
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2013
Martinelli "Moonshine" Russian RiverPinot Noir
juicier, more overt quite intense and voluptuous
94AG
12
$79.99
$69.97
IN
2014
Golden Eye Confluence Pinot Noir
Rare Pinot Noir! Usually Winery Only! We begged
93 WE
6
$89.99
$79.97
IN
2014
Golden Eye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Anderson Valleys Pride & Joy
93 WE
6
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2014
Golden Eye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 375's
Anderson Valleys Pride & Joy
93 WE
12
$29.99
$27.97
IN
2015
Shafer TD-9 Napa Valley Red Blend
New Shafer 1 cases Only
95 TP
12
$74.99
$59.97
IN
2013
Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet
2014 already sold out! And yes $40more per btl!
98+RP
6
$249.99
$219.97
IN
2015
Chappellet Cabernet
Best Value in Napa Valley Cabernet under $100
93+
12
$74.99
$69.97
IN
2015
Smith & Hook Cabernet
Wow! Big Juicy and finishes with clean crisp acidity
93WE
6
$17.97
$17.97
IN
2015
Bernardus Chardonnay
Nice value! Carmel Valley Nice!
91 WE
12
$24.99
$17.99
IN
2012
Bernardus Marinus
Limited
92 WE
6
$69.99
$59.99
IN
2015
Bernardus Sierra Mar Chardonnay
New! Sierra Mar Vineyard! Just North of Pisoni!
90 WS
12
$39.99
$29.99
IN
2014
Bernardus "Pisoni" Pinot Noir
Super Buy! Pisoni fruit is like gold!
93 RP
6
$74.99
$59.97
IN
2014
Robert Craig Howell Mountain Cabernet
Way underpriced, considering the breed!
95 RP
6
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2014
Robert Craig Mount Veeder Cabernet
Way underpriced, considering the breed!
95 RP
6
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2010
Barde Haut St Emilion Grand Cru
2010 is a great vintage! Grand Cru Status!
92 RP
12
$69.99
$54.97
IN
2010
Clos Les Lunelles (Castillon)
2 cs left! (Same owners as Pavie & Monbousquet) Nice
91 RP
12
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2013
Harlan (Robert Parkers Best Wine Tasted in 2016!)
100JS 99VN
100RP
1
$1,299.99
$1,199.99
IN
2013
Bond Melbury
JS97 RP97 V96
97 RP
1
$699.99
$599.97
IN
2013
Bond Quella
JS97 RP96
96 RP
1
$699.99
$599.97
IN
2013
Bond St Eden
JS99 VN96
99 RP
1
$699.99
$599.97
IN
2013
Isole e Olena Cepparello
100% Sangiovese! Amazing Limited
97+ RP
6
$79.99
$69.97
IN
2015
Ridge Estate Chardonnay
Extremely allocated
93 VN
12
$59.99
$54.97
IN
2014
Ridge Estate Cabernet
Extremely allocated
93 VN
12
$69.99
$59.97
IN
2015
Ridge Geyserville "50th Anniversary"
The legendary Zin blend (70%) Very Limited
95 CG
12
$47.99
$42.97
IN
2014
Ridge Lytton Springs
69% Zin, 18% P Sirah, 11% Carignane, and 2% Mourvedre
94+ AG
12
$47.99
$42.97
IN
2014
Ridge Estate Chardonnay
Limited
93 AG
12
$59.99
$54.97
IN
2013
Ridge Monte Bello Chardonnay
Less than 1 case left in stock
95 AG
12
$69.99
$64.97
IN
2013
Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet
98+ Vinous AG: 97 Decanter Napa top 3
98+ AG
12
$169.99
$149.97
IN
2015
Bouchard Volnay Caillerets
Spectacular 2015 Vintage: Amazing Wines
95 WS
12
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2015
Bouchard Corton (Rouge)
Spectacular 2015 Vintage: Amazing Wines
95 WS
12
$139.99
$119.97
IN
2015
Bouchard Chambertin Clos de Beze
Spectacular 2015 Vintage: Amazing Wines
95-98 WS
12
$379.99
$349.97
IN
2014
Caymus Special Select : New Vintage
New Release!! Yes & New Higher Price! Short Vintage!
97 IWR
6
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2014
Spottswoode Estate Cabernet (Limited)
100pts WW The Chateau Margaux of Napa Valley RP
96+ RP
6
$219.99
$179.97
IN
2014
Lyndenhurst Cabernet (Spottswoode Limited)
Second Wine of Spottswoode; Maybe best 2nd wine of all!
94 JS
12
$89.99
$79.97
IN
2013
Supersubstance Stoneridge Merlot
Washington Gold Allocation Extremely limited!!
93RP
12
$54.99
$44.97
IN
2015
K Vintners Milbrandt Syrah
Had to buy it all (2014 94pts!!)
12
$34.99
$29.97
IN
2011
K Vintners "The Boy" Grenache:Mouvedre
Walla Walla Gold! Charles Smith in charge!
93WA
12
$49.99
$44.97
IN
2013
K Vintners River Rock Syrah
Charles in Charge Rare Extremely Limited (3btls)
94WS
12
$49.99
$44.97
IN
2015
Carlisle Zinfandel Montafi Ranch
6 only
94 WS
12
$49.97
IN
2014
Chateau Pape Clement Pessac Leognan
Among the wines of the vintage!! 94RP
96 JS
6
$149.99
$109.97
IN
NV
Moet Chandon Brut Imperial
Gift Pack: Beautiful Gold Zipper Bottle/Cooler
6
$39.99
$39.97
IN
NV
Duval Leroy Brut Reserve Champagne
Great Producer and price
12
$49.99
$39.97
IN
NV
Perrier Jouet Brut
Great Producer and price
12
$49.99
$39.97
IN
NV
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne
Gift Pack: Veuve Orange Zipper Bottle/Cooler
12
$49.97
$49.97
IN
2009
BOLLINGER JAMES BOND 007 SPECTRE -
2009 Grand Annee! Only release will be the Bond Spectre!
3
$249.99
$219.97
IN
2004
BOLLINGER Grande Anne
Last 6pk of 2004!!
94 RP
3
$169.99
$149.97
IN
2010
Champagne 'Grand Cellier Rubis', Vilmart & Cie
Rose Champagne at its best
94 AG
6
$189.99
$159.97
IN
2008
Champagne 'Coeur de Cuvee', Vilmart & Cie
95+ WA: Extremely rare and sought after Champagne
95 AG
12
$179.99
$149.97
IN
2006
Champagne 'Coeur de Cuvee', Vilmart & Cie (Magnum)
95AG Disgorged 11/2014! Very Rare Magnum Format!!!
95 AG
3
$499.99
$449.97
IN
�NV
Champagne 'Grand Cellier', Vilmart & Cie
Truly a luxury Champagne your chance to experience it.
94 WS
12
$89.99
$79.97
IN
�NV
Champagne 'Cuvee Rubis', Vilmart & Cie
Best Value Rose Champagne on the market!
92 AG
12
$99.99
$89.97
IN
NV
Roederer Champagne
92WS
6
$69.99
$59.97
IN
2009
Roederer Estate L'Ermitage
Domestic Sparklings Best Values By Far
93WS
6
$54.99
$39.97
IN
NV
Roederer Estate Brut
Domestic Sparklings Best Values By Far
92 WS
12
$19.97
IN
NV
Krug Champagne
The King of Multi Vintage Champagne
95 WS
6
$199.99
$179.97
IN
NV
Krug Champagne "164"
The King of Multi Vintage Champagne
97 AG
6
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2002
Krug Champagne Vintage
100 JS, 100 WE, 100 W&S,
98 DEC
6
$299.97
$299.97
IN
2004
Krug Champagne Vintage
Vintage Krug!! Super Limited!
97 JG
6
$299.97
$299.97
IN
2000
Dom Perignon "P2" Champagne
97 JS "What a gorgeous wine this is!
96 AG
3
$399.97
$399.97
IN
1998
Dom Perignon "P2" Champagne
3
$399.97
$399.97
IN
2009
Dom Perignon
6
$219.99
$179.97
IN
2002
Piper Heidsieck "Rare"
Champagne of the decade!! Very Limited
97 WS
3
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2000
Duval Leroy le Femme
Tete de Cuvee
94WS
6
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2002
BOLLINGER R.D. BRUT
Rare re-release 99pts : JS 19/20 JR
97pts W&S
3
$349.97
$299.97
IN
2014
Comte Vogue Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru
Top 10 worlds most collectible
93
12
$269.99
$249.97
IN
2014
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape
America's favorite Chateauneuf
94WA
12
$69.99
$49.97
IN
2012
Dom. Charbonairre Chateauneuf du Pape Vielles Vignes
ST94 International Wine Cellar
94WA
12
$69.99
$49.97
IN
2012
Dom. Charbonairre Chateauneuf du Pape Haut Brusque
Gorgeous purity of fruit, and it�s impeccably balanced
94WA
12
$79.99
$59.97
IN
2010
Dom. Charbonairre Chateauneuf du Pape M Pedrix
Perdrix is the most fine, elegant and silky
94WA
12
$89.99
$69.97
IN
2010
Prierre Usseglio CDP Reserve Deux Freres
High 35% Syrah! Consumer Notes Off the Charts!! Rare
96+WA
6
$259.99
$199.97
IN
2005
Prierre Usseglio CDP Reserve Deux Freres
Classic Chateauneuf Vintage! Fabulous
98WA
6
$249.99
$199.97
IN
2013
Staglin Estate Cabernet
Best Ever release from this hallowed ground!
97+RP
12
$249.99
$229.97
IN
2013
Ulysses Red (Napa Oakville) 97pts JS: 96 AG
Christian Mouiex new Oakville Property(Dominus:Petrus)
97RP
6
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2012
Ulysses Red (Napa Oakville) 97pts JS
Christian Mouiex new Oakville Property(Dominus:Petrus)
93 RP
6
$199.99
$169.97
IN
2013
Chateau Montelena Cabernet
Back on Track
95+ AG
6
$159.99
$139.97
IN
2013
Hess Collection Block 19
55% Malbec 33% Cabernet
93 RP
6
$44.99
$29.99
IN
2015
Alexander Valley Vineyards "Chardonnay"
Crisp and vibrant style! Love it!
94 BD
12
$17.99
$15.97
IN
2014
Gary Farrell Hallburg Vineyard Pinot Noir
Very Rare Pinot From a master!! Limited!!
94 WE
6
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2011
Domaine Peuch-Haut Bosc-Negre
80% Mouvedre 20% Grenache Very Rare
95 RP
12
$69.99
$49.97
IN
2012
Bella Union (1/6pks Only!)
New From Far Niente!!
93 CT
6
$99.99
$79.97
IN
2013
Continuum (Last Call)
Last 6pk of a legend!
97+
6
$249.99
$229.97
IN
2016
Rombauer Chardonnay
America's favorite Chardonnay
12
$39.99
$37.97
IN
2012
Vietti Barolo Brunate 2012
94+pts Antonio Galloni/Vinous Media: 95 WA
97 JS
6
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2012
Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2012
96pts Antonio Galloni/Vinous Media: 94WA
96 JS
6
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2012
Vietti Barolo Ravera 2012
96pts Antonio Galloni/Vinous Media : 94WA
93 JS
6
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2011
Casanova di Neri �White Label� Brunello
92 WS
92 WA
12
$64.99
$59.97
IN
2011
Casanova di Neri �Tenuta Nuova� Brunello
the who's who of hot brunello
95 WA
6
$129.99
$109.97
IN
2014
Bouchard Pere Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuv
signature wines of Bouchard Pere et Fils
92
12
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2014
Bouchard Pere Vosne Romanee aux Suchots
Lofty Neighbors! Les Suchots of Grand Cru quality.
91-95
12
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2014
Bouchard Pere Corton Charlemagne
have tasted quite a few, among the best I have tasted
95pts
12
$229.99
$199.97
IN
2014
Bouchard Pere Meursault Generieres
There is a breadth as well as length to this wine that beguiles
92 WA
12
$129.99
$109.97
IN
2010
Ad Vivum Cabernet
We Got More! Chris Phelps of Dominus Fame! 183cs made
97 IWR
3
$179.99
$149.97
IN
2000
Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere (Graves:Pessac)
CT: 89,89,91,91,95
90
8
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2001
Chateau Monbousquet (St Emilion)
CT: 90,94,93,95
91
10
$99.99
$89.97
IN
1997
Cheateau Ang�lus St Emilion (Grand Cru Cl"A")
CT: 94,89,90,92
89
$399.97
$399.97
IN
2001
Cheateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion (Grand Cru "A")
CT: 91,92
93
$699.97
$699.97
IN
2002
Cheateau Palmer (Margaux)
CT: 93,91,92,93
92
$249.99
$199.97
IN
2005
Le Petit Cheval (St Emilion)
CT: 91,92,92,91,90
91
$249.99
$199.97
IN
2004
Cheateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (St Julien 2nd G)
CT: 93,92,92
93
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2003
Cheateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (St Julien 2nd G)
CT: 95,92
94
$249.99
$199.97
IN
2000
Cheateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (375's)
CT: 95,92
95
$159.99
$139.97
IN
1999
Cheateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (St Julien 2nd G)
CT: 89,92
91
$199.99
$179.97
IN
1996
Cheateau La Mission Haut-Brion (Pessac Leognan)
CT: 93
90
$299.99
$269.97
IN
2014
Lucia Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay
xtremely limited from the Pisoni Family
NA
12
$49.99
$44.97
IN
2014
Lucia Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
xtremely limited from the Pisoni Family
93 WS
12
$54.99
$44.97
IN
2013
Roar Rosella's Pinot Noir
95 points Robert Parker! Only 5cs to state!!
95 RP
12
$79.99
$69.97
IN
2010
Duluc de Branaire Ducru St Julien
2nd Label Branaire Ducru St Julien
89+ RP
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2012
Blason d'Issan Margaux
delivers gorgeous, even luxurious fruit levels
90 RP
12
$49.99
$44.97
IN
2012
Chateau D'Armailhac Pauillac
Part of the empire of the Chateau Mouton Rothschild
91 RP
6
$69.99
$59.97
IN
2012
Chateau Haut-Beychevelle de Gloria
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
6
$49.99
$39.97
IN
2013
Cheateau du Courneau Margaux
Lush and fruity with a gentle wrap of spicy oak
6
$39.99
$34.97
IN
2012
Chateau Artigues Pauillac
Adjacent to Mouton Rothschild .
6
$39.99
$29.97
IN
2012
Chateau Manoir de Gay Pomerol
The second wine of the tiny estate of Le Gay
88 RP
12
$39.99
$34.97
IN
2012
Chateau Haut Brisson St Emilion
(95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc)
91 RP
12
$34.99
$29.97
IN
2012
Chateau Dassault St Emilion
This is a beauty and a real crowd-pleaser
91 RP
12
$49.99
$44.97
IN
2010
Bodegas Lan "Culmen Reserva" Rioja
Spain International Trophy winner!! #1: Very limited!
91 WS
6
$79.99
$69.97
IN
2012
Bosquet des Papes Cheateauneuf-du-Pape chanteMerle
5 only Magnums In stock
97 WA
6
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2006
Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Grand Cru St Emilion
95 WA
6
$499.99
$399.97
IN
1996
Chateau D'Yquem:375 Sauterne
Bucket list wine! Current Vintages Double this!
96WA
12
$259.99
$219.97
IN
2005
Chateau Gloria
St Julien
90
12
$69.99
$59.97
IN
2009
Chateau Grand Bourdieu Pessac Leognan
Typical Graves delicacy and earthy finish:nice
95 C CT
12
$39.99
$34.97
IN
2009
Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Pessac Leognan
Superb Value: Needs Time
93 WA
12
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2010
Chateau Moulin Blanc Cuvee Prestige (Rouge)
Value! Gold Medal! Winning Petite Chateau!!
12
$14.99
$11.97
IN
2009
Chateau Talbot St Julien
Typical St Julien Big Juicy Cabernet
91 WA
12
$89.99
$79.97
IN
2014
Domaine de la Mordoree Dame Rousse Tavel Rose
Consistently among the top every year!
93 WA
12
$36.99
$31.97
IN
2009
Chateau La Gaffeliere St Emilion
Will be legendary: but needs time for an 09
95+ WA
12
$129.97
$119.97
IN
2012
Domiane Tempier Bandol
12
$54.99
$47.97
IN
2010
Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet
Great Wine! Great Vintage
94 V(AG)
6
$99.99
$89.97
IN
2011
JJ Prum Riesling Gracher Himmelreich Kabinett
Star of the Moselle In a great Vintage!
92 MFW
12
$34.99
$29.97
IN
2011
JJ Prum Riesling Gracher Himmelreich Auslese
94 WA Star of the Moselle In a great Vintage!
94 MWF
12
$59.99
$49.97
IN
2011
JJ Prum Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett
92 WA Star of the Moselle In a great Vintage!
91 MWF
12
$39.99
$36.97
IN
2011
JJ Prum Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese
93 WA Star of the Moselle In a great Vintage!
93+ MFW
12
$49.99
$44.97
IN
2010
Vincent Girardin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
94 Points Wine Enthusiast #82 in top 100
94 JS
12
$199.99
$179.97
IN
2012
Vincent Girardin Puligny Montrachet Combettes
Rare & Precious 2012 White Burgundy!
93+ AG
12
$149.99
$129.97
IN
2012
Vincent Girardin Puligny Montrachet Folatieres
Rare & Precious 2012 White Burgundy!
92 BH
12
$149.99
$129.97
IN
2012
Vincent Girardin Puligny Montrachet Perrieres
Rare & Precious 2012 White Burgundy!
92-94 ST
12
$129.99
$109.97
IN
30yr
Williams Humbert Amontillado
candied fruit, lovely salted caramel note
12
$79.99
$69.97
IN
20 yr
Williams Humbert Don Guido Dos Cortados
great nutty flavour with fine acidic tang. This is a classic.
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