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Updated October 16, 2018

  Red Blends have taken over the wine business!
Here's a couple zingers!

One shot drop 28 cases only! Yep! Randall Graham!
2014 Bonny Doone “A Proper Claret" Reg $17.99 Sale $9.97
2014: 90 Points, James Suckling ~ 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot, 22% Tannat, 9% Syrah, 7% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petite Sirah
Some cautionary words: Bonny Doon Vineyard is, as we all know or should know, a strictly cabernet-free zone, at least it has been for the last twenty-nine years. The last “Claret” nominally produced at Bonny Doon Vineyard was in 1985 from grapes grown at our late Estate in the eponymous hamlet of Bonny Doon. It was a blend of approximately equal parts of cabernet sauvignon, cab. franc, merlot and malbec, and against all expectation, was actually pretty damn good.
Winemaker Notes Now, as to the label. What can we say? We are just scandalized, sputteringly unable to countenance the opportunistic wine marketeers who would stoop to using lurid imagery merely to sell a bottle of wine. Has it really come to this? It is only because we enjoyed the wine so much that we are willing to put up with the tasteless monstrosity that is this label. “Proper” (!?!) Claret? Indeed.
Food Pairing Notes Proper (British) mutton, proper leg of lamb, (ideally served with proper Yorkshire pudding). All joking aside, this wine is delicious with a wild mushroom risotto, roasted turkey roulade, or smoked duck. As we head in the fall and winter months, this is absolutely the wine you'd want in your glass on a chilly evening by the fire. Production 6,500 cases

Two of the markets most powerful Cabernet's added to WineStreet Best in Class Everyday Values!
New! 2016 Louis Martini Cabernet “Sonoma” Reg $15.99 “WineStreet Best in class” $12.97
New! 2016 "CS" Cabernet Sauvignon 93pts Reg $16.99 “WineStreet Best in class” $12.97

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Warehouse Find! Kaesler “Stonehorse” Australian Value at it’s finest!
Limited to stock on hand
2012 Kaesler Stonehorse GSM Reg $21.99 Sale $14.97
94pts James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion: "An 80%Grenache/17%Shiraz/3%Mouvedre blend, fermented on skins for 7-10 days, then matured in used French barriques for 12 months. Has good colour; relatively early picking has invested the wine with spicy freshness and vibrant red fruits, way beyond most Barossa Valley blends of these varieties." Reviewed 11/25/2014
2012 Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz Reg $23.99 Sale $14.97
Wine Advocate 91 "Medium garnet colored with a hint of purple, the 2012 Shiraz Stonehorse gives a very pleasant nose of ripe blackberries, mulberries and baking spices with hints of incense and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and expressive, it packs a lot of flavors and character into this modest price point with ripe velvety tannins to texture the long finish."

New WineStreet "Powerplay"! Compare elsewhere from $19.99-$24.99! Great Juice from Sebastiani!
New! 2016 B Side North Coast Pinot Noir Reg $24.99 “Powerplay” $14.97

New! 2016 B Side North Coast Chardonnay Reg $24.99 “Powerplay” $14.97

New! 2016 B Side North Coast Cabernet Reg $24.99 “Powerplay” $14.97

Sadly our run with Patricia Green wines are coming to an end! We grabbed what little was left!
2016 Patricia Green Cellars "Oregon" Sauvignon Blanc Reg $27.99 Sale $19.97
Sourced from three different vineyards and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks. Bright, focused, slight palate heft to it but tons of acidity makes that feel like a good thing and not like a ponderous thing. Definite varietal character without being grassy or feral. Really quite delicious and easy going.
The Willamette bottling consists of fruit planted in 2001 and 2002 in Patricia Green's Estate Vineyard, fruit from Oak Grove Vineyard in the Eola-Amity AVA and fruit from Oster Vineyard east of Mt. Angel. This is brightly fruited Sauvignon Blanc leaning to the tropical side of things. There is a smooth mouthfeel that belies the mouthwatering level of acidity present to keep the wine focused and energetic. If you have enjoyed our their offerings of Sauvignon Blanc over the years this will certainly continue to be right up your alley!

2015 Patricia Green Cellars "Oregon" Muskat Ottonel Dry Reg $21.99 Sale $14.97
Be the proud owner of what is certainly one of the rare vineyard designated Dry Muscat Ottonels made, well, probably anywhere in the world. It is from vines planted in 1982 so it’s legit stuff. 10.7% alcohol makes it light on the palate while the older vines (and a little bit of Acacia wood aging) provides enough weight to make it interesting. Smells amazing. Fondly referred to at the winery as Breakfast Wine and Cucumber Water Wine.
Muscat Ottenol is one of the varieties of the (not kidding) couple hundred varieties of Muscat that are out there in the world. Moscato d’Asti (the lightly sparkling wine), Muscatel and Orange Muscat are probably the best known ones here in the States. They are almost always lightly sweet to very sweet to fortified and sweet. Muscat Ottenol is less “grapey” than many Muscat varieties and is made into sweet wines in some places but also dry wines in Alsace, Slovakia and Hungary. And, apparently, here in Oregon.

Vintage Closeout! Simple refreshing Pinot Grigio! Move out the 16 price
2016 Roccadoro Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Reg $9.99 Sale $6.97
Delle Venezie, a large growing area located in northeast Italy, has earned the IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) designation, meaning that its wines of are superior quality with true varietal character. In the case of Pinot Grigio, which loves the cool climate of Delle Venezie, that means a wine that is light, delicate and easy to love.A deft touch with Pinot Grigio, embracing a delicate and fruitful style with a refreshing mouthfeel. That makes it an outstanding pairing partner for food, and Trevisan suggests appetizers or fish-based dishes. It’s a wonderful taste of Delle Venezie from a quality-focused winery and a passionate vintner.

Right place:Right time! 42/6pks in stock & enroute!! This 95 pointer sets the new pace!
2016 Fess Parker Winery BIG EASY Red Blend Reg $35 Sale $24.97
95points Vinous!! "The 2016 The Big Easy is fabulous. Rich, powerful and flamboyant to its core the Big Easy hits the palate with tremendous fruit intensity. Super-ripe red cherry, raspberry jam, white chocolate, vanillin and new American oak shape this opulent Syrah/Petite Sirah/Grenache blend. Winemaker Blair Fox has dialed in a style that captures all the exuberance of past editions, but with more nuance than the Big Easy has ever shown. And I say that as someone who has never loved this wine. The 2016 is simply outrageously delicious." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous
With The Big Easy we wanted to pay homage to one of our favorite cities, a culinary mecca and great supporters of our wines, New Orleans.
This well-structured blend has the same characteristics you have come to expect from The Big Easy, rich dark fruit flavors with a touch of oak, and soft tannins that lead to a long lengthy finish.
TASTING NOTES COLOR: opaque purple AROMAS: blackberry, black cherry, plum, boysenberry, vanilla, baking spices, smoked chocolate, anise FLAVORS: blueberry, blackberry, dark chocolate, plum, smoked meat, vanilla BARREL AGING Aged 16 months in 61% new French & American oak VINEYARD SOURCE 70% Rodney's Vineyard, 30% Camp Four Vineyard both located in the Santa Ynez Valley WINE SPECS Composition 57% Syrah, 31% Petite Sirah, 12% Grenache Alcohol % 14.9 Acid 0.521 g/100ml pH 3.82 Appellation Santa Barbara County Production 5,582 cases

Tough to beat "WineStreet's Best In Class!" Everyday the WineStreet Way” Values to $20.00! WineStreet's Best In Class $12.97 New Mix & Match 12 $149.99/cs We do our homework so you don't have to! We search for the best available products in the most popular categories that normally retail between $15-$20. With intense scrutiny we select our favorites, buy them in whatever volume is necessary to be able to bring them to you at a super low super value price of $12.97 btl. We are confident you will agree with us that these products are worth every penny and then some!   Baby Rombauer!! Ridculous Quality for this price Our #1 Selling Wine Period! For good reason!! 2016 Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay Reg $19.99 “WineStreet Best in class” $12.97 The Wente family is one of California's pioneers in growing chardonnay grapes. Many vineyards in the state are planted with the Wente clone of chardonnay, and this fabulous single vineyard bottling showcases what they can craft. All of the grapes in this wine are sourced from the Riva Ranch Vineyard in Monterey's Arroyo Seco, where the family has been growing grapes since the 1960s. The wine is barrel fermented in 60 percent new and 40 percent second-used French and American oak. The wine has a brilliant golden color with awesome aromas of apple, pear, pineapple and baked custard notes. Rich flavors of tropical fruits, butter and hints of toast coat the palate with superb balance and finesse. Price: $20.99. Since Gallo Purchased this winery their Sonoma Cabernet has dominated the under $15 Cabernet Market! We give up and cut a deal!, it can't be beat at this price! New! 2016 Louis Martini Cabernet “Sonoma” Reg $19.99 “WineStreet Best in class” $12.97 92pts With fruit sourced from Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley, a plethora of perfectly ripe fruit is layered in this juicy red. Cherry liqueur and toffee-mocha-oak on the nose is luxurous, while blackberry and plum surge on the palate to jam with anise and mocha intertwining with snappy dry tannins. This has an Old World profile. Quickly becoming a force in the Cabernet under $15 wars! This Washington Cabernet has all the bells & whistles to end up on top! New! 2016 "CS" Cabernet Sauvignon 93pts Wine Advocate Reg $16.99 Sale $12.97 JD93 Jeb Dunnuck The largest production cuvée, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon was vinified in tank before being pressed to barrel where it went through malo. Aged 13 months in barrels, its vibrant purple color is followed by a terrific bouquet of blueberries, cassis, scorched earth, and spice. Deep, rich, full-bodied, and beautifully balanced, this is the real deal, ladies and gentlemen, and it's a no-brainer purchase. Just pretend you paid three times the price. RP92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Amazingly, there are 125,000 cases of the value-priced 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine offers up classic aromas of crushed cassis, loamy soil and pencil lead. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, layered and flavorful, with chewy but ripe tannins and succulent balancing acids, concluding with good length. Considering the scale of this cuvée and the pittance it commands, it's a remarkable achievement. Quickly giving Wente a run for our #1 selling wine. Try it You'll see why! Amazing Value New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc!! None compare at this price! 2017 Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough Reg $16.99 “WineStreet Best in class” $12.97 93pts Tastings.com Pale straw color. Citrusy, green aromas and flavors of green pepper, grapefruit and guava, grassy herbs, and white peppercorn with a silky, vibrant, fruity medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length green apple skin, yellow pepper, and mango finish with chewy, silky, fruit tannins and no oak. A luscious, tropical fruit driven sauvignon blanc with a fun peppery note. Pale straw color. Citrusy, green aromas and flavors of green pepper, grapefruit and guava, grassy herbs, and white peppercorn with a silky, vibrant, fruity medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length green apple skin, yellow pepper, and mango finish with chewy, silky, fruit tannins and no oak. A luscious, tropical fruit driven sauvignon blanc with a fun peppery note. Your best bet for a great Value Rose" In a sea of Rose's now, you will have a difficult time to match this beauty! New!! Chateau Pesquie 'Cuvee Terrasses' Rose 2017 Reg $15.99 “WineStreet Best in class” $12.97 Jeb Dunnuck 90 “The 2017 Terrasses Rosé sports a Provencal salmon color as well as terrific notes of orange blossom, hints of cherries, spices, and a distinct saltiness that keeps you coming back to the glass. Clean, beautifully made and vibrant, it’s an outstanding Rosé to drink over the coming 6-12 months We have always loved Ferrari Carano’s Fume Blanc. This classic Sauvignon Blanc is right in the middle of the spectrum of citrus & minerality. New! Fresh & Lively!! “2017” Ferrari Carano FUMÉ BLANC Reg $15.99 “WineStreet Best in class”$12.97 SONOMA COUNTY: One of the first two wines Ferrari‐Carano ever made over 35 years ago, this Fumé Blanc is comprised of Sauvignon Blanc grapes from Sonoma County. This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc grapes from various appellations in Sonoma County — Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys. When the grapes arrive at the winery, each lot is gently crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks for 48 hours of cold settling. The juice is either transferred to stainless steel tanks or older French oak barrels for fermentation. The wine in barrels is sur lie aged and stirred every other week for two months, then blended and bottled. The 2017 season began with much‐needed record rainfall during the winter months, followed by a mild but rainy spring. A warm summer followed, including a scorching hot Labor Day heat spike and unusual rain in September, before it finally cooled off into fall. The first Sauvignon Blanc grapes were picked August 28th and the last grapes on September 28th, making it a very fast harvest, but diligent attention in the vineyards led to the perfect blend of aromas and flavors that we desire in our wines. New Incredible Pinot Grigio made by Riccardo Cotarella 2016 Ca'Montini Pinot Grigio Terre di Valfredda Trentino Reg $17.99 “WineStreet Best in class” $12.97 What’s not to love about a delicious Pinot Grigio that comes in a really cool bottle? All the grapes used to make this beautiful Pinot come from the highly prized vineyard Terre di Valfredda in Trentino. The palate is crisp and refreshing. We recommend pairing this up with a lively spring salad. Ca’ Montini is a welcome surprise from the innocuous and uninteresting Pinot Grigio often found in the mainstream market. This single vineyard wine is crisp and vibrant with notes of apple and citrus on the nose and palate with nicely balanced fruit and acidity; the perfect Steakhouse white. $10. btl discount!! 92+ pts! Summer Classic!! One Shot Deal! So Refreshing, one of the great whites of Italy despite it's humble price tag. 2016 Pieropan 50th Anniversary!! Soave Classico Veneto Reg $22.99 “WineStreet Best in class” $12.97 WE92 Editors’ Choice Wine Enthusiast: Savory and fresh, this opens on alluring aromas of white flower, orchard fruit, citrus and a whiff of crushed rock while the palate offers creamy white peach, apple and lemon drop. A saline mineral note lingers on the finish. D92 Decanter Perhaps the most famous Soave producer, this is the 50th vintage for Nino Pieropan, and is a blend of 85% Garganega and 15% Trebbiano di Soave. The vines are cultivated on clay-basalt volcanic soil, giving flinty aromas on the nose, combined with stone fruit flavours and a long lasting, intense, mineral finish. TP90 Tasting Panel The Soave from the family’s estate in the Soave Classico zone—and a low ABV of 12%—showcases Nino Pieropan’s 50th vintage and perhaps one of the label’s finest. The aromatics are exceptional, with flint-inspired apricot and lemon curd. The palate is crisp and clean, further enhancing stone fruit and minerality. Compare this to Apothic, Menage..etc: you'll probably start laughing! Only 13.7 alc extremely well balanced! 2016 Runquist “1448” Red Blend Reg $17.99 “WineStreet Best in class” $12.97 47% Petite Sirah, 33% Petit Verdot, 7% Tannat, 4% Zinfandel, 3% Tempranillo, 1% Barbera, 2% Sangiovese, and 3% is a combination of our other red varietals! The flavors are big and dense, with plenty of deeply concentrated ripe fruit framed with smoky deeply toasted oak. The succulent fruits flavors flow into a smoky toasted oak background. Our house style is noted for mature tannins and this wine has plenty; enough that a bit of time in the bottle may reward the patient with some additional complexity. Big pedigree producer. None better at this price! 2015 Poppy S Lucia Monterey Pinot Noir Reg $15.99 “WineStreet Best in class” $12.97 Producer notes: "The grapes for this Pinot Noir are grown in a variety of acclaimed micro appellations located in cool climate of Monterey County. The vibrant aromas of raspberries with notes of strawberries, fermented cherries and a touch of macerated plum and mocha toast invite the senses into this enjoyable Pinot Noir. Pair this wine with a slow roasted lamb shank seasoned with rosemary and orange zest." Top Cru Beaujolais @ a zinger price! 2014 Chateau de la Chaize Brouilly Cru Beaujolais Reg $18.99 “WineStreet Best in Class” $12.97 The granitic ochre sand of the Brouilly hills allows perfect drainage. At La Chaize, 50% of the vineyard is older than 50 years, some plants even reaching 75-years old. Grape Varieties 100% Gamay Color Light ruby with purple tones. Bouquet Aromas of fresh strawberries and raspberries. Taste The palate has silky red fruits balanced by lively acidity. Alcohol Alc.: 12.5% Chateau de la Chaize is among the oldest, most historic estates in Burgundy’s Beaujolais region. Boasting over 250 acres of vineyards, it is also one of the largest. The property is currently owned and managed by the Marquise de Roussy de Sales family, who transformed Chateau de la Chaize into one of the most innovative and forward-thinking producers in the region. Among its many initiatives is the adoption of eco-friendly winemaking practices. Chateau de la Chaize is located in the Brouilly appellation, the largest of the Beaujolais Crus and where the predominant grape planted is Gamay. Great Value Chardonnay from a top vineyard site in the Macon! 2015 Reserve des Rochers Macon-Chaintre Reg $15.99 “WineStreet Best in Class” $12.97 Aromas of pear and golden delicious apples mingle with scents of wet stone. all-Chardonnay white Burgundy produced sur-lie in stainless steel. It's very fresh and full, with a clean minerally edge to its lovely citrus-apple flavors. Very versatile for pairing. One to scoop up in quantity! Rochers is named for the famous “rocks” or limestone cliffs of Solutre and Vergisson. Founded in 1928 on the site of a Gallo-Roman villa which was one of the most important wine estates in the region, the cellar of Chaintre is one of the oldest in France. Yields are kept low (45-50hl/h) by a combination of rigorous pruning and maintaining an average vine age of 35 to 40 years. Domaines des Rochers practices sustainable viticulture, without pesticides or herbicides. The wine is vinified in stainless steel and rests on their lees for up to 6 months to develop complexity and nuanced flavors. The vineyards site is second to none, based around the famous Clos Reyssier lieu-dit. Located in the heart of the Maconnais Crus region, Chaintre is predominantly a Jurassic era calcareous limestone base with some clay deposits. Soils are quite stony, with vineyards facing south and east. Classic Burgundian terroir. Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay Vinification Fermented in stainless steel, aged on its lees for a minimum of six months, Domaine des Rochers Macon Chaintre is bottled without any oak aging. Bouquet Aromas of pear and golden delicious apples mingle with scents of wet stone. Taste Full bodied, this Chardonnay is also fresh, crisp, and clean, with citrus acidity and an edge of minerality to complement its long finish. Alcohol 13% When Malbec is this good, you'd be a fool to pay less, or more! 2016 La Posta Fazzio Malbec Reg $17.99 “WineStreet Best in Class” $12.97 Critical Acclaim 92 pts James Suckling I love the perfume and freshness to this with flower and blackberry undertones. Medium body, fine tannins and an underlying firmness and balance. Drink it! A beautiful reddish purple color. The vibrant nose is of red and black cherries and ripe plums that combine with floral touches of violets and rose petals. It holds a nice tannic structure that is full on the palate. Vanilla, chocolate, and some spice appears to make it more complex. This is a fruit driven, fresh and well-structured wine that pairs great with meats like prosciutto or hard cheeses. Unique recipe ideas include Smoked Chicken and blueberry Salad with Almonds and Drunken Goat Cheese, Roast Pork Tenderloin with Medjool Date, Olive and Walnut Relish, or Slow-Roasted Salmon with Blood Oranges and Fennel. Mouthwatering!! 92+ pts! One Shot Deal! A passion for Riesling was the inspiration for a first ever joint venture between vintners from Germany and Italy. 2016 Weingut Dr. Fischer Steinbock Riesling Reg $15.99 “Best in Class” $12.97 In March of 2014, vintner Nik Weis from Weingut St. Urbans-Hof on the Mosel and Martin Foradori Hofstätter from Tenuta J. Hofstätter in Alto Adige grasped the welcome opportunity to launch their project on the Mosel. Vinous 92pts(04/01/2018) This wine, nicknamed Steinbock, originates in parts of the Bockstein deemed well-suited to neither Grosses Gewchs nor Kabinett. It’s another instance at this estate of a Riesling that signals stoniness on the nose, in this instance accompanied by a whiff of fusel oil as well as by intimations of apple, pear and lime that go on to dominate a glossy, satiny palate. The hint of sweetness is restrained but supportive, adding to the appeal of a buoyant, bell-clear, brightly persistent and infectiously juicy finish to which a mussel-like combination of maritime salinity and meatiness adds mouthwatering savor. (Incidentally, this harbors 9.3 grams acidity: no deficiency here!)

Really Good! 2015 Tuscan's are great! And few better than the New Amazing Value from Casanova de Neri!!
2015 Casanova di Neri “Irrosso” di Casanova di Neri Reg $25.99 Sale $17.97
75% Sangiovese 25% Colorino Appearance of medium ruby fading out to the edges. Aromas of luscious berry pie filling, ranging from red cherry and cranberry to blueberry. Spice notes and hints of forest floor and leather add complexity. With such ripe notes on the notes, the mouthfeel is surprisingly structured. The tannins and acidity provide a firm backbone, making this rosso welcome company at your dinner table.
This wine is born from the grapes of the "Cetine" vineyards to the south of Montalcino where our Brunello Tenuta Nuova and our Rosso di Montalcino come from. It is obtained from Sangiovese Grosso and Colorino grapes (the plants are reproductions of old varieties that we found in our oldest vineyards). We tried to produce a wine typical of our land and closely linked to it but with the style and characteristics of Casanova di Neri wines. It can be drunk at once or kept for some years giving even greater satisfaction. selection table for bunches, de-stemming, selection table for individual grapes. Vats filled by gravity. Fermentation without use of yeast additives and maceration in open conical vats at controlled temperatures for ¾ weeks Aged in oak barrels for around 15 months and 6 months in bottles.ntense ruby red, hints of wild cherry, violets and red fruits ample and easy to drink with excellent persistence. Serve at a temperature of 16° - 17° opening the bottle a few hours previously or decant delicately."

AG: "this may well be the best entry-level wine from Casanova di Neri that I have ever tasted." 4cas
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2013: Brunello di Montalcino Casanova di Neri (White Label) Reg $69.99 Super Sale $54.97
is characterized simply by its white label, to the point where it has now been renamed "White Label" on the American market. This "Etichetta bianca" is born in vineyards that look to Montalcino from the east, at an altitude which varies from 350 to 480 metres above sea level, very close to the cellar. The main characteristics of this wine are elegance, finesse, and longevity. It matures in large, used barrels for about 42-45 months and perfectly represents the estate's desire to express a product distinguished by character and tradition.
94 Points Vinous - Luminous deep red. Captivating aromas of sweet red berries, cinnamon, violet and licorice. Then also very fruity in the mouth; refined, juicy red plum and raspberry flavors linger brightly on the fresh back end. Has a delightful red fruit cocktail quality that makes it practically impossible to put the glass back down. And though it is simply bursting at the seams with early appeal, this truly lovely Brunello will also age well. Unless my memory fails me, this may well be the best entry-level wine from Casanova di Neri that I have ever tasted.
93 Points James Suckling - This is a typical 2013 with a sweetness of fruit and plums. Citrus undertones. Medium to full body, ultra-fine tannins and a lively finish.
93 Points Wine Advocate - It's that time of year: get your Neri on. This blockbuster Montalcino estate has released another fantastic collection of new wines, including the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino. Beautifully executed, the wine oozes forth from the glass with round, supple and velvety fruit. This Brunello Annata is luscious and deep, with millefoglie aromatic layering that peels back slowly and carefully. The mouthfeel is less elaborate compared to the estate's top expressions, but the bouquet does much to push this score into the low nineties. Some 80,000 bottles were produced.
93 Points Wine Spectator - This is focused, with a vivid structure driving the cherry, leather, spice and earth flavors. Dusty tannins follow up, while this remains fresh on the lingering finish. Best from 2020 through 2033.

Top Rated!!!! Bedrock "Sonoma's little darling"! 4cs left!
Rare 95pt Zinfandel Blend!! 2016 Bedrock Heritage Sonoma Reg $59.99 Sale $47.97 (limited)
The wine, a blend of the 27 varieties interplanted at the family’s vineyard is roughly 50% Zinfandel, 20% Carignan, 4% Mataro with the reminder being everything else found in the field. The rocky site yielded a small amount of dense and balanced fruit and as always this wine features the savory, spice-infused character of Sonoma Valley. This wine will last a long time and decanting is highly recommended if consuming in the next few years.
WS95 Wine Spectator A knockout red, focused and well-built but loaded with personality. Expressive blackberry and dark Asian spice notes lead to intense yet refined smoky plum, orange zest and smoky cracked pepper flavors. Zinfandel, Carignane, Mataro, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2027.
V95 Vinous The 2016 Bedrock Heritage Wine is powerful, dense and explosive. Swaths of dark, deep fruit flesh out as this ample wine shows off its beguiling personality. Earthy and savory notes add aromatic nuance. As good as the 2016 is today – and it is terrific – it is also very backward and much less overt than other vintages have been. Readers will have to be patient. The Bedrock is a field blend of 27 different grapes based on 50% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane and 4% Mataro, plus dollops of everything else. This compelling Heritage Wine will find its greatest admirers among readers who enjoy old-school, structured wines.

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4 incredible value 2015 Bordeaux(Great Vintage) that punch in way above their price point!
2015 Chateau Pas de Rauzan Bordeaux Supérieur Reg $14.99 Sale $9.97
90pts Wine Enthusiast!! Packed with fruit, this is going to be a generous wine. Certainly its tannins are very present, but the weight of the ripe berry fruits will come to dominate. There is a juicy crisp aftertaste. Drink this Maison Bouey wine

New!! 2015 Chateau Lestruelle Medoc Others to $29.99 Sale $16.97
91pts Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois annual tasting, the 2015 Lestruelle offers red plum and crushed strawberry on the nose, slightly diffuse at first but gaining harmony with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe red berry fruit, succulent in the mouth with lovely purity on the caressing finish, one that disguises the structure underneath. Don’t overlook this fine Médoc that is both approachable but will age with style. Tasted September 2017.

Only 6cs Left!! 2015 Chateau Paveil de Luze Margaux Cru Bourgeois Reg $39.99 Blitz Sale $29.97
With a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, De Luze, who is the president of the Alliance des Cru Bourgeois,
“93 points. “Wonderful fruit and brightness to this this Margaux. Full and silky textured. Flavorful finish.” –James Suckling
James Suckling 92 points - Aromas of blueberries, tar and blackberries. Hints of cassis bush. Full body, firm and dusty tannins and a flavorful finish. Savory and fruity at the same time. Give it

2015 Ch Paveil de Luze Petit Paveil Bordeaux 2015 Reg $17.99 Sale $15.97 $159.99cs
From a top Margaux estate, Ch Paveil de Luze, this is pretty much everything you'd hope for in a ready-to-drink 2015 Bordeaux. The main estate dates from the 17th Century, but this comes from a nearby vineyard not far from Margaux purchased in 2005. It's a 70/30 Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend - normal for AOC Bordeaux - that ages 10 months in French oak - unusual - about 25% of which are new - unheard of at this level!
The aromas, flavors, texture and complexity all punch well above this wine's modest price. Bold aromas of red currant, tobacco, raspberry, and spice lead to a ripe, generous, mouthful of red berry, currant, cedar, tobacco and more. The oak adds a lovely spice without getting in the way of 2015's generous fruit which keeps on pumping through a long, classically austere, finish. Drink now - 2023 with increasing pleasure!
3/2/2018 - 89 Points Nice fruit forward with red cherries at the opening medium to full bodied with good carry through for the finish. Good balance on the tannins so it would be food friendly. Might team up well within a pungent cheese. For a straight Bordeaux, rather than one of regions, it measures up nicely. Reasonable value for the price.
4/25/2017 Darker and more dep red cherry fruit than the Jacque. But given the price it makes sense. Doesn't have the minerality but is an easy drinker.